LSMS ADVOCACY IN ACTION LEGISLATIVE RECEPTION AND WHITE COAT WEDNESDAY
On the evening of Tuesday, May 16 the LSMS in partnership with the Physician Coalition of Louisiana hosted a very successful legislative reception at the City Club in Baton Rouge for physician leaders and legislators. A special thanks to Mark Abraham, Roy Daryl Adams, Lawrence “Larry” Bagley, Stewart Cathey, Jr., Mary duBuisson, Franklin Foil, Barry Milligan, “Jay” Morris, Chuck Owens, Robert “Bob” Owens, Barrow Peacock, Thomas Pressly, IV, Mike Reece, Larry Selders, Jeremy Stine and Christopher “Chris” Turner for taking the time to meet with our members.
The next morning physicians, legislators and advocates once again gathered at the Louisiana State Capitol for the annual White Coat Wednesday physician’s day of advocacy. The 2023 event was the largest so far with over 125 physicians converging on the state capitol to meet with legislators, attend committee meetings and have their voices heard. After a briefing and breakfast at the Lt. Governor’s residence, physicians then filled the hallways and committee rooms of the capitol. This year’s day of advocacy coincided with the Senate Committee on Insurance’s vote on HB468, a bill requested by LSMS, that aims to implement new guidelines
regarding prior authorizations. Those attending were able to hear strong and impassioned testimony from their peers and see the legislative process in motion as the bill reported out of the senate committee and is now headed for final vote on the senate floor. White Coat Wednesday is an important day of grassroots advocacy where individual physicians are able to make an impact on current and future legislative efforts that benefit both their profession and their patients. The fact that this event continues to grow each year is a testament to the importance of getting involved and proof that physician voices are stronger when united.
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