ACTIONS OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS December 13, 2023 The Louisiana State Medical Society (LSMS) Board of Governors met in Baton Rouge on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at the City Club. The bulleted points below highlight the actions taken by the board. Draft minutes are maintained in the office of the Executive Vice President until such time they are approved by the board, signed by the secretary/treasurer, and appended to the LSMS Website.
Approved the minutes of the September 13, 2023 board meeting.
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Leaving annual dues amounts unchanged from 2023 levels
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z Reviewed unaudited financial statements for the LSMS, and its subsidiaries, through October 31, 2023. Total assets for the LSMS and its subsidiaries totaled $4M.
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Setting first and second year in practice dues at 50% and 75% of regular dues amounts, and
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• Acquire practical skills for your medical practice
Reviewed the quarterly membership report for September through December 2023.
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• Stay updated on healthcare policies • Expand your professional network • Relish the sun and sea in beautiful Sandestin • Create lasting memories with your family
Setting the non-deductible percentage of dues at 100%
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Received updates and/or formal reports on:
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Approved Blue Chip Wealth Advisors as the administrator for the LSMS multi- employer 401K retirement plan.
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The possible acquisition of BCBSLA by Elevance Health
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Pending 2024 cuts to physician Medicare reimbursement
Reviewed and made decisions on seven (7) proposals received via the Membership Virtual Engagement Portal (MVEP) to include:
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LAMPAC election results from October primary and November general elections.
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Voted not to support mandatory physician participation in the state’s Medicaid program.
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Katherine Williams, MD Hormone Replacement Therapy: Marketing vs. Science Confirmed Speakers
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z Voted to seek an advisory opinion from the LSBME on whether use of Iovera cryoanalgesia and/or cryoablation should be limited to physicians only.
Approved a six-month contract with the Honey Creative Group to manage social media content and channels.
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Kenneth Rhea, MD Cyber Security and Your Medical Practice & A.I. in Medicine: Assistant or Adversary
Senator Thomas Pressley and Representative Jeremy Lacombe Grassroots Advocacy: How to talk to your local legislators
Voted not to support a total ban on the prior authorization process
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Stephen T. Jones, MD How to build a successful private practice
z Updated the interim code of conduct policy to include a review process prior to any action being taken.
Laura McCrary, Ed.D The future of Health Information Exchanges and your role
Conrad Meyer, JD Negligent Credentialing
Patricia M. Williams, PhD, DABT Forensic Toxicology in Clinical Practice
Voted to refer possible legislation on patient transfer of care and the licensing of anesthesia assistants to the LSMS Council on Legislation.
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Matthew Giglia, MD and Conrad Meyer, JD Physician Employment Contracts & Payment Models
Nominated Luis Alvarado, MD to continue serving in one of the seats dedicated to physicians on the Louisiana Patients Compensation (PCF) Oversight Board.
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“Beau” Haynes, Jr., JD, Matthew Harrell, JD, MPH, Courtney Hurtig, JD, MHSA 2024 Hot Topics in Healthcare Enforcement
Eric Williams, JD, Jack Saux, MD, and Katherine Williams, MD Environmental Cancers & Birth Defects in LA
Voted not to promote member hosted events to the entire membership.
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z Approved the 2024 recommendations of the LSMS Budget and Finance Committee, which included:
Voted not to support changes to the recommended vaccines list from the CDC.
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