And we must ensure that employed or “aligned” physicians feel confident and secure in their recommendations to patients without threat of penalty so that they may stay true to their identity and purpose. Finally, I am here today as your president as a culmination of 22 years of service because I believe in my training, I believe in my profession, and I believe In you, the Louisiana State Medical Society, that together, we can heal not just ourselves but the people of Louisiana. Thank you.”
Resolutions to the House of Delegates The following actions were adopted during the Houses of Delegates for 2020. New language is bold and underlined and language deleted contains strike through marks.
RESOLUTION 101 – ADOPTED AS AMENDED SUBJECT: Councils recommendation regarding reaffirming policies as amended
RESOLVED, that the following LSMS policies be reaffirmed in lieu of sunsetting. 60.03 Emergency Medical Services - Expanded Emergency Medicine Training REAFFIRMED
The LSMS strongly believes emergency medicine is an essential service and supports the growth of emergency medicine residency programs in the state in order to provide a continuing supply of well-trained emergency physicians to care for the people of Louisiana.
91.04 Hospitals; Organized Medical Staff - Medical Staff Self-Governance REAFFIRMED
The LSMS supports laws which clearly establish the independent status of the medical staff and sets forth medical staff basic rights and responsibilities.
91.05 Hospitals; Organized Medical Staff - Age Limits on Active Medical Staffs REAFFIRMED
The LSMS opposes the practice of using age as a factor in determining hospital medical staff membership.
91.09 Hospitals; Organized Medical Staff - Medical Staff Leadership Positions REAFFIRMED
The LSMS supports as a requirement of a physician functioning as medical director or any other medical staff position in any licensed health care facility in Louisiana to maintain an unrestricted Louisiana license to practice medicine.
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