Kent County Medical Society

2024 MSMS House of Delegates (1 Day)
Saturday, May 11, 2024

Crowne Plaza, Lansing, Michigan

Government policies affect virtually every aspect of the practice of medicine, making political advocacy one of the most important activities the Kent County Medical Society (KCMS) engages in on behalf of physicians and patients.

Government policies affect how physicians staff and equip medical offices, how they bill for services, how much physicians get paid for services, the cost of professional liability insurance, the manner in which health plans treat patients and physicians, the availability of health care resources in our community, and the affordability of health care insurance, among many others.

As a KCMS member, you are in a unique position to offer advice to lawmakers about specific legislation affecting the medical profession. You can also help increase patient access to the important services that physicians provide. It is not only the right thing to do, so that your patients’ interests are best served, but it is also good for the stability of the medical profession.

The Michigan State Medical Society House of Delegates (MSMS HOD) resolutions allow all MSMS/KCMS members to shape policy. Shape the next generation of MSMS policy by submitting your resolution today!

To represent Kent County Medical Society in the House of Delegates of the Michigan State Medical Society, please contact KCMS Executive Director Patricia Dalton at 616-458-4157 or patricia@kcms.org.

Instructions: How to Write a Resolution to the MSMS House of Delegates

MSMS Resolution Archive: Click here to review all resolutions submitted 2005 and beyond.

MSMS Policy Manual: Click here to review the current MSMS Policy Manual.

Resolutions must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on March 1 or the next business day if March 1 falls on a Saturday or Sunday. To submit your resolution, please fill out the online form below and click the “Submit” button when finished.
Note: Fields denoted by an asterisk* are required.

Original Author
Include all contact information for the original author, as MSMS staff may need to contact him or her for additional information or clarification.
Name*
First Last Suffix
Email*
Phone*
Organization
County*
Resolution Information
Resolutions are presented to the MSMS House of Delegates by voting delegates on behalf of their county delegation, specialty society, ethnic medical society, MSMS membership section, or as individual delegates. Indicate the delegate who is introducing the resolution and upon whose behalf the resolution is being introduced. Original authors are encouraged to work with their respective county society, specialty society, or sections to introduce resolutions.
Title*
Introduced By*
Introduced For*
- Region 8 - Kent County Delegation
- Region 8 - Ottawa County Delegation
- Region 8 - Muskegon County Delegation
'Whereas' Section(s)
"Whereas" statements explain why the resolution is needed, provide documentation in support of the resolution (i.e., data, statistics, references), and contribute to the general understanding of the subject matter. It is important to determine whether the topic of the resolution is existing MSMS and/or AMA policy prior to submission. Resolutions that address existing policy will be placed on the "Reaffirmation Calendar". MSMS and AMA policy can be found at their respective Websites. You may have up to 15 “Whereas” statements, the form will continue to automatically add fields for you.
Whereas,
'Resolved' Section(s)
"Resolved" sections define the "ask" or intent of the resolution (e.g., the author's desired action). Because the House only adopts the "resolved" sections, each "resolved" section must be able to stand independent of the "whereas" statements. You may have up to 5 “RESOLVED” statements, the form will continue to automatically add fields for you.
RESOLVED:
Fiscal Note
If there are cost implications to the proposed policy, program, or action, select an estimated cost range.
Estimated Fiscal Note (If Applicable)
Endnotes
If you would like footnotes or sources documented, please enter them here.
Endnotes
AMA Membership Attestation
Pursuant to adopted HOD Resolution 65-14, any resolutions "submitted to the MSMS House of Delegates that require action by the AMA may only be submitted by MSMS members that are also members of the AMA."
I am a current member of the American Medical Association.
- Yes
- No
House of Delegates Conflict of Interest Policy
Excerpt from the MSMS Policy Manual:

All members of the Michigan State Medical Society House of Delegates should declare any conflict of interest to the House of Delegates and its Reference Committees prior to testimony.

The MSMS House of Delegates considers a potential conflict of interest to exist when a Delegate, Alternate Delegate, other physician member or non-member testifying on the floor of the House of Delegate or in Reference Committee has a relationship, or engages in any activity, or has any personal financial or commercial interest that might impair his or her independence or judgment or inappropriately influence his or her decisions or actions concerning MSMS matters. (Board Action Report #4, 2000 HOD, re Res10-99A & Res13-99A)
Disclosure
- I have no conflict of interest to disclose
- I have the following conflict of interest to disclose
Disclosure
Late Resolution Information
If you are submitting a resolution after the stated deadline, it is considered a late resolution and will be referred to the Committee on Rules and Order of Business at the House of Delegates. The Committee reviews any late resolutions to determine if it meets the following criteria to be accepted for consideration at the HOD:
Late Submission
- This is a Late Submission

Original Author

Resolution Information

'Whereas' Section(s)

'Resolved' Section(s)

Fiscal Note

Endnotes

AMA Membership Attestation

House of Delegates Conflict of Interest Policy

Late Resolution Information