NEW LSMS STAFF MEMBERS We are pleased to introduce the newest additions to the LSMS membership team, Kristen Broussard and Magan Alfred.
PRIVATE & EMPLOYED SECTION UPDATE To better serve our members and the physicians of Louisiana, the LSMS recently created two new sections to exclusively represent the diverse views and needs of both private and employed physicians. Internally, we define private practice as a MD or DO who is financially and administratively responsible for maintaining and managing their practice. Conversely, an employed physician is defined as a MD or DO who practices medicine in a setting which is controlled externally by a corporation, health system or larger entity and the physician maintains no ownership or partnership within the corporation, health system or larger entity. The LSMS’ Private Practice Physician Section and its Employed Physician Section each met twice during the 4th quarter of 2022 and thus far, each section has identified several issues for the Society to potentially address as they impact or hinder a physician’s ability to practice medicine. A summary of each section is provided below.
KRISTEN BROUSSARD Manager, Medical Group Engagement
MAGAN ALFRED Coordinator, Membership
Kristen is a graduate from UL of Lafayette with a degree in Marketing and Business. Over the past 13 years, her previous roles have given her diverse experience in sales and marketing to hospitals, physicians, orthotic & prosthetic clinics, and legal firms across the state of Louisiana. Throughout her career, her biggest accomplishment so far is being awarded Presidents Club Winner and Duraseal “Play of the Month”. Kristen’s main objective is increasing revenue and market share for respected and established organizations while always striving to help make a difference in physician and patients’ lives. In her spare time, she loves traveling, being in the gym, spending time with family and friends and watching LSU and Saints football. Kristen will be responsible for group practice retention and sales. She will work closely with Amy Tyrrell, Director of Membership in developing strategies for segmented groups and market territories. Kristen can be reached at kbroussard@lsms.org or 337.296.7878
Magan, a native of Abbeville, has been living in Baton Rouge for the last 20 plus years enjoying life with her husband, two children, and wonderful dogs. In her past role, she was point of contact for doctors, attorneys, healthcare organizations, and patients ensuring operations were running efficiently. Magan has also had the opportunity in previous roles to conduct financial audits on companies in the state of Louisiana for their insurance carriers. This gave her the opportunity to showcase her people skills during what could be an uncomfortable time for business owners. She prides herself in delivering the utmost level of customer service and unique problem solving skills. Magan now looks forward to showing what she can contribute to the Louisiana State Medical Society and its wonderful members in the great state of Louisiana. Magan will support both Kristen and Amy through her administrative and membership marketing efforts. She can be reached at malfred@lsms.org or 225.763.2310.
Private Practice Physician Section Steering Committee members include Katherine Williams, MD, Chair; Matthew Bernard, MD; Adrienne Breaux, MD; Degan Dansereau, MD; Kayla Fontenot, MD; Albert Gros, MD; Karl Hansen, MD; Adham Al Hariri, MD; Myriam Hutchinson, MD; Amberly Nunez, MD; Ralph Armstrong, MD; Terry Hemelt, MD; Elliott Scott, MD; and Devan Szczepanski, MD. • Resources on contract negotiations • Louisiana specific salary and benefit information for employees • Association group health insurance plan • 401k plan savings • Scope of practice changes • Non-compete agreements • Billing difficulties (too manual, cumbersome, staff shortages) • Difficulties recruiting and/or retaining new physicians or partners. • Managing increasing workloads and expectations • Direct Primary Care as an option • Residency Outreach (to capture new docs before they sign a contract) • “Private Practice University” website where docs get the step-by-step process to start their own thing • Create a Private Practice Network
Employed Physician Section Steering Committee members: John Bruchhaus, MD, Chair; Lauren Barfield, MD; Charlotte Hutton, MD; Ashley Ingolia, MD; Fawad Khan, MD; Myra Kleinpeter, MD; Tyler Perrin- Bellelo, MD; Chris Foret, MD; Michael Friel, MD; and Daryl Marx, MD. • Placing limitations on, or eliminating, non-compete agreements • A prep to practice primer provided to new members that focuses on the integration of activities of employed physicians • Survey the membership regarding resources may be helpful. • Reliance on the administration to adequately staff the clinic – nurses and medical assistants • Lack of autonomy to define relevant performance metrics. • Indemnifying physicians if the billing information they submitted for a patient encounter is changed by employer prior to billing the patient/insurer. • Inefficiencies and unfair utilization reviews and on-going legal consultations. If you are interested in learning more about either section or participating in future steering committee meetings, please contact Amy Tyrrell at atyrrell@lsms.org.
CENTURY CLUB: Thank you to the following Century Club members who have continued their commitment to the LSMS for the 2023 membership year. If your practice would like to be included, contact LSMS Medical Group Engagement Manager, Kristen Broussard, kbroussard@lsms.org or 337.296.7878. Azar Instruments The Woman’s Clinic Dermatology Associates of SWLA Houma Radiology Total Radiology Solutions Childrens Clinic of Southwest LA Imperial Health Access Radiology Associates – Lake Charles Lake Charles Anesthesiology New Orleans Nephrology Associates Orthopedic Specialists of LA Baldone Reima Dermatology Culicchia Neurological Clinic Acadiana Women’s Health Group Diagnostic Imaging Associates Northeast Louisiana Kidney Specialists Northlake Gastroenterology Associates The Pathology Laboratory Jefferson Radiology Associates Southern Radiology Consultants Dermatology & Skin Surgery NW LA Nephrology Affinity Health Acadiana Renal Physicians Drs. Schwartzenburg, Lafranca, Guidry & Chapman The Dermatology Clinic Metropolitan Gastroenterology Associates Gulf Coast Orthopedics Acadian ENT
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