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Our 2021 Top 10
How 2020 lead us through 2021
After reviewing last year’s list, we were quick to note resilience and lessons learned from the pandemic by both our members and by us were irrefutably two themes from 2020 that continued through 2021. While those realities did not alter this year, much did for MMS and its members. Ultimately, having experienced and learned from these past two years, we are indeed stronger and more focused on building a better, brighter future.
2021 President’s Gala
The virtual event ended a challenging presidency in very unique times for Dr. Danielle Hassel. Her leadership was greatly appreciated and admired and I was honored to take the reins of our 144-yearold organization from her. Thank you again, Dr. Hassel, for your continued service.
What’s next?
Dr. Andrew Watson hands over the reins to our incoming president, Dr. Christopher Pokabla.
Project Access
The Society entered a partnership with the Tennessee Department of Health and our sister metro societies across the state to expand specialty care access for West Tennessee’s uninsured population.
What’s next?
We seek to effectively and efficiently grow this program and ask you to volunteer to see one patient each month. While there is good work occurring to meet this community need, it is time for our own physician community to get better organized and make an even greater impact to assist this vulnerable population. Please respond to this email for more information or call Nicole at 901-762-0200.
Our New Strategic Plan
Our board of directors took the initiative to create a strategic plan providing us with a vision of where we want our organization to go. * Increase membership to 1,100 dues-paying members. * Create a membership experience that is tailored to an individual physician’s needs. * Bring together the house of medicine through innovative solutions and strategic partnerships with healthcare stakeholders. * Create an inclusive medical community that supports and advocates for physicians, their practices, and their patients. * Reorganize governance and committee structure to grow and maintain physician engagement. * Grow MMS’s financial position to fund innovative programs through an endowment. * Utilize the talents of our members to improve the health of our communities. * Position MMS leaders in community leadership roles that have the greatest impact on community health.
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