Missouri State Medical Association - MSMA

10/28/2025

An exam room can be a vulnerable space.

The trusted relationships physicians build with patients are crucial. Physicians understand that quality time spent in conversation with patients is essential to providing quality care.

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10/19/2025

10/18/2025

MSMA/MAOPS Advocacy Training Mock Session! New “Senators” take their oath of office in the Senate at Missouri’s State Capitol!

10/18/2025

Missouri doctors in the Capitol for Advocacy Training! Learning how to advocate on behalf of your patients and practice!

10/13/2025

October 15th closes Hispanic Heritage Month, which is a time to celebrate Missouri's and America's Hispanic physicians who are committed to providing compassionate care to their patients.

We say "¡Feliz Mes de la Herencia Hispana 2025!" to all our physicians, patients, and neighbors who celebrate!

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10/08/2025

"At the heart of physician training is care of the individual in front of us and finding the root cause of their concern. The core of my joy as a physician is doing just that - listening to a patient’s concern, diagnosing the underlying issue, creating a treatment plan that aligns with his or her values, and helping every patient get to his or her health goals."

- Dr. Joanne Loethen, Kansas City

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10/07/2025

Students across Missouri have returned to campus for another year of medical school and are readying themselves for the important role of the patient-physician relationship.

Students are preparing to be caring, trusted healers, and advocates for their patients, their communities, and their profession.

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10/06/2025

Physicians play a key role in supporting healthy aging by establishing trusted relationships with patients that lead to better outcomes.

“Healthy aging means avoiding illness as much as possible and dealing with illness when it occurs. We need to pay attention to this because how we age matters.” - Dr. Ratcliff, New Haven MO

Happy , Missouri!

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10/02/2025

"Healthy aging means avoiding illness as much as possible and dealing
with illness when it occurs. We need to pay attention to this because
how we age matters."

- Keith Ratcliff, MD, New Haven, Missouri

Learn more: MSMA.org/advocacy

10/02/2025

85% of patients agree the bond physicians form with their patients is central to health care.

Physicians choose medicine because they want to treat patients, to understand their health care needs and how to best help them, and to provide the care they need to get better.

That’s why physicians prioritize time spent with patients, building trusted relationships that lead to effective care and treatment.

Learn more: MSMA.org/advocacy

10/01/2025

The Missouri State Medical Association is launching "Your Care is At Our Core," a new statewide campaign with the American Medical Association to protect what matters most: the physician-patient relationship.

Missouri physicians are speaking out against growing barriers like prior authorization, insurance interference, and administrative overload that take time away from patient care.

📊 89% of patients agree the doctor-patient relationship is central to health care.
📊 79% say bureaucracy makes it harder for doctors to provide the best care.

This campaign is a call to action: less red tape, more trust, more time with your physician.

Join us in restoring physician-led, patient-centered care in Missouri: MSMA.org/advocacy

09/19/2025

ARGGHHHHHH! Penmanship is important! Wishing our MSMA members a Happy National Talk Like a Pirate Day!