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Stand Up for Your Profession — Join MSMS Advocacy Day on March 11
Physicians across Michigan are invited to gather in Lansing on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, for the Michigan State Medical Society (MSMS) Advocacy Day — a powerful, hands-on opportunity to influence health care policy in our state. Register today and ensure your voice is part of shaping the future of medicine.
Why Your Voice Matters Now
State lawmakers are making critical decisions that directly impact how you practice medicine and how your patients receive care. From proposed changes to scope of practice and Continuing Medical Education reform to reimbursement policies that affect your bottom line, the legislative landscape in 2026 presents both challenges and opportunities for physicians.
Physicians bring frontline experience and credibility that no lobbyist can replicate. When legislators hear directly from the doctors in their communities — the people who diagnose, treat, and care for patients every day — it elevates the quality of policy discussions and outcomes.
What to Expect at Advocacy Day
MSMS Advocacy Day is designed to be impactful whether you’re new to advocacy or a seasoned participant:
- Morning briefing on priority health care issues and the current legislative environment.
- Pre-scheduled meetings with state legislators, allowing you to share your firsthand perspective on how proposed policies affect patient care and medical practice.
- Logistical support, talking points, and issue briefs provided by MSMS to ensure meaningful, productive conversations.
Make Your Advocacy Count
Your participation sends a clear message: Michigan physicians are engaged, informed, and ready to collaborate with policymakers to protect patients and strengthen the health care system. In recent years, physician advocacy has helped defend key medical liability reforms — tangible proof that unified physician voices make a difference in Lansing.
Whether you’re passionate about patient access, physician workforce retention, regulatory burdens, or reimbursement fairness, Advocacy Day gives you a platform to be heard.
Legislators respond when they meet constituents face-to-face — and there’s no stronger advocate for patients than a practicing physician.
Event Details at a Glance
- Date: Wednesday, March 11, 2026
- Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM (EST)
- Location: DoubleTree by Hilton Lansing — 111 North Grand Avenue, Lansing, MI 48933
Spaces are limited. Click here to register and secure your spot on March 11 — and bring a colleague with you. The more physicians who stand together, the stronger our collective impact. If you have questions about Advocacy Day, contact Kate Dorsey at kdorsey@msms.org.