The 2026 House of Delegates is half-way through the Reference Committees. Please find several updates below.
New Reorganization FAQ Videos
MSMS has received many thoughtful questions regarding the reorganization efforts. New FAQ and affiliated videos are available for delegates and members on the Reorganization Plan and Recommendations to the House of Delegates.
- MSMS Task Force Reorganization FAQs: Overall Plan Video
- MSMS Task Force Reorganization FAQs: Financial Questions Video
As reported, the MSMS Task Force on Reorganization and the Board of Directors strongly believe changes are needed in order for MSMS to continue its current level of advocacy, service and activities for physicians. These recommendations are data and research driven. The changes have worked in other states and would position MSMS for long-term viability.
As these recommendations require Bylaws changes, they have been submitted to the House on April 18, 2026, for decision. They include:
- Eliminating mandatory dual membership and chartering of county medical societies
- Replacing the House of Delegates with an all-member, year-round policy forum
- Reducing the size of the MSMS Board of Directors from 36 to 13 members, focusing on skill-based rather than representational governance
- Eliminating the Judicial Commission and requirement that county medical societies maintain a peer review and ethics committee
Officer Speeches
Last week, delegates heard presentations from MSMS officers. Links to listen are provided below:
- Report from Chair of the Board – Paul D. Bozyk, MD
- Report from the Treasurer – John A. Waters, MD
- Address of the CEO – Tom M. George, MD
- Annual Financial Report – Lauchlin MacGregor, CFO
- Address of the President – Amit Ghose, MD
- Address of the President-Elect – Phillip G. Wise, MD
General Session and Delegate Instructions to Join
The general session of the 2026 House of Delegates will be held virtually on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at 8:00 am. The zoom room and credentialing will open at 7:00 am. Detailed instructions have been created for delegates and others.
Reference Committee Meetings
All Reference Committee meetings begin at 6:00 pm and will utilize the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85681480400?pwd=991BFkXaCwJ2QhfgjLPA9foHUEpdpu.1 .
The remaining schedule is as follows:
- Reference Committee on Payer and Legislative Advocacy (A and B) – Tuesday, March 31, 2026
- Reference Committee on Public Health and Education (D and E) – Monday, April 6, 2026
Handbook Material
The official handbook is available on the MSMS website and linked here.
Reference Committee Report (Blue Report)
The Reference Committee report will be distributed on April 10, 2025.
House of Delegates Resources
- House of Delegates Page
- Order of Business/Agenda
- House of Delegates Handbook
- Task Force’s Report and Recommendations
- Reorganization FAQs
- Recording of Member Forum on Reorganization
For any questions about the House of Delegates, please contact Rebecca Blake at 517-336-5729 or rblake@msms.org or Carrie Wheeler at cwheeler@msms.org or 517-336-5723.