Maine Medical Association

Maine Medical Association Where Maine Physicians Belong — Standing Together Since 1853.

Supporting 4,300+ physicians statewide to advance medicine and promote the health of all Maine people.

The legislative session may be over, but decisions shaping the future of health care in Maine continue.MMA’s Gubernatori...
04/24/2026

The legislative session may be over, but decisions shaping the future of health care in Maine continue.

MMA’s Gubernatorial Healthcare Platform Series is designed to provide Maine physicians and the public with a clearer understanding of where candidates stand on key health care issues.

This week’s installment features Wessels for Maine Governor, a candidate in the Republican primary, sharing his perspective on issues impacting physicians and patients across Maine.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3OFrYUc

Physician leadership extends beyond the exam room.In this episode of the MMA Center for Quality Improvement (CQI) podcas...
04/21/2026

Physician leadership extends beyond the exam room.

In this episode of the MMA Center for Quality Improvement (CQI) podcast, MMA President Dr. James Jarvis shares his insight on the role of advocacy in strengthening healthcare, supporting patients, and advancing quality care in Maine.

Join the conversation on the power of physician voices in shaping policy and care. Listen to the full episode here: https://bit.ly/4mEFrYS

This week in MMA advocacy:As the Second Session of the 132nd Legislature comes to a close, we want to recognize the impa...
04/17/2026

This week in MMA advocacy:

As the Second Session of the 132nd Legislature comes to a close, we want to recognize the impact and dedication of Maine’s physician community.

Physicians advocated throughout the session to improve patient care and strengthen health standards. To all MMA and MOA members, your voice and perspective continue to shape policy and ensure clinical insight is part of the conversation.

This work was made possible through collaboration across the medical community. Thank you to all who showed up, shared their perspective, and stayed engaged throughout the session.

We invite you to take a brief survey to share your perspective and help inform priorities for the 133rd Legislature beginning January 2027.

Help shape what comes next: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/9T87VY2

Maine Osteopathic Association

Partnerships advancing outcomes across Maine and beyond.The Maine Medical Association’s Center for Quality Improvement, ...
04/15/2026

Partnerships advancing outcomes across Maine and beyond.

The Maine Medical Association’s Center for Quality Improvement, in partnership with the Maine Bureau of Veterans' Services, Health Affiliates Maine, Maine Crisis Line, and VA Maine Healthcare System, developed the SSG Fox Veteran Su***de Prevention Toolkit to support health care professionals in addressing the mental health needs of Veterans and Service Members.

This resource has recently been featured in a national publication from SAMHSA, highlighting its value for Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs) and organizations serving military-connected populations.

This recognition reflects the impact of collaborative efforts across Maine to strengthen behavioral health support for those who have served.

To access the toolkit, visit: https://tinyurl.com/4mzcd4cw

To learn more about the SAMHSA toolkit, visit: https://tinyurl.com/37x26scc

MMA Leadership In Action MMA’s Board of Directors met this weekend for our annual retreat, focusing on key priorities sh...
04/13/2026

MMA Leadership In Action

MMA’s Board of Directors met this weekend for our annual retreat, focusing on key priorities shaping care and the physician experience across Maine.

Through presentations, workshops, and discussion, the group explored advocacy, member engagement, and how MMA can continue to support physicians and the communities they serve.

We also made time for collaboration and connection, strengthening the relationships that support our work.

We’re grateful for our team’s leadership and commitment as we continue this work on behalf of physicians across Maine.

This week in MMA advocacy: ACOG 75th Anniversary: We were proud to join the Maine Section of the American College of Obs...
04/10/2026

This week in MMA advocacy:

ACOG 75th Anniversary: We were proud to join the Maine Section of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists at the State House for a Joint Resolution recognizing this milestone and their longstanding commitment to clinical excellence.

Public Health Advocacy: Thank you to our partners at the Maine Public Health Association for their leadership in support of LD 1847 and ongoing efforts to strengthen patient safety and public health standards in Maine.

Physician Engagement: We're grateful to physicians Elizabeth Pearce, MD, and Kendra Paradis, DO, for their engagement in the legislative process this week, in coordination with Representative Art Bell, Senator Teresa S. Pierce, Representative Richard Campbell, and Senator David Haggan.

American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists - ACOG Pearcemd

We’re proud to recognize our partners at the Maine Chapter ACS, as they celebrate their 50th Anniversary.For five decade...
04/07/2026

We’re proud to recognize our partners at the Maine Chapter ACS, as they celebrate their 50th Anniversary.

For five decades, the Chapter has brought surgeons together to advance education, champion quality improvement, and elevate patient care across the state. Last month, surgeons from across Maine came together for the Chapter’s Annual Meeting, an opportunity to connect, learn, and continue this important work.

Congratulations on this milestone, and thank you for your continued partnership and impact across Maine!

American College of Surgeons

This week in MMA advocacy:The Maine Medical Association joined the Maine Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons and part...
04/03/2026

This week in MMA advocacy:

The Maine Medical Association joined the Maine Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons and partners to support safe, high-quality patient care and share clinical perspectives on pending legislation.

We’re grateful to physicians Linda Schumacher-Feero, MD, and Michelle Harris, MD, for their leadership and for raising clinical concerns related to LD 1803, An Act to Amend the Laws Governing Optometric Practice, informed by their training and experience.

We encourage our physician community to stay engaged by connecting with legislators and sharing their clinical experience in support of patient safety. You can find our full advocacy resources at mainephysicians.org.

For additional context, view the coverage from NEWS CENTER Maine: https://bit.ly/4masFBe

Drummond Woodsum

What is your experience with access to care and health equity in practice?The Maine Medical Association, in collaboratio...
04/02/2026

What is your experience with access to care and health equity in practice?

The Maine Medical Association, in collaboration with the Hanley Center for Health Leadership & Education, invites members of Maine’s health care community to share their input through a short, 5-question survey.

Your perspective and experience will help identify opportunities to better support care teams, practices, and organizations in improving access and outcomes for all patients.

Take the survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/equityMMA

Today, on National Doctors' Day, we recognize the care and commitment of Maine’s physicians and the essential role they ...
03/30/2026

Today, on National Doctors' Day, we recognize the care and commitment of Maine’s physicians and the essential role they play in supporting the health and well-being of patients and communities across our state.

This year, we’re proud to highlight a few physician perspectives that speak to what it means to practice medicine in Maine.

Thank you to our physician community for the work you do each day. We sincerely appreciate your expertise, compassion, and dedication to the people of Maine.

Read more: https://bit.ly/3Q9cBU8

This week in MMA advocacy:Advocacy Resources for Physicians: MMA offers practical tools to support your involvement in a...
03/27/2026

This week in MMA advocacy:

Advocacy Resources for Physicians: MMA offers practical tools to support your involvement in advocacy at every level. Current topics include: Maine Advocacy How-To, Writing LTEs and Op-Eds, and Legislative “Floor Fights”

View the resources: https://tinyurl.com/mwrh4yxd

Gubernatorial Healthcare Platform Series: Nirav Shah, MD, JD, former Director of the Maine CDC and candidate for Governor, is featured in our ongoing series providing Maine physicians and the public with a clearer understanding of where candidates stand on key issues

Read Dr. Shah's entry here: https://lnkd.in/dyFHne48

MMA’s Center for Quality Improvement is preparing for the 2026 series of the Maine Maternal Mobile Health Unit project a...
03/24/2026

MMA’s Center for Quality Improvement is preparing for the 2026 series of the Maine Maternal Mobile Health Unit project and looks forward to expanding access to high-quality care across Maine this year!

The spring schedule now includes 18 events across the state, nearly a 40 percent increase from 2025.

We are grateful to the many partners helping strengthen access to care for families across Maine.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4bwpOyV

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