2024 LSMS ANNUAL MEETING: FAMILIES, FUN, EDUCATION, POLICIES, AND SMORES, OH MY!
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On behalf of the entire LSMS team, I want to extend a warm thank you to everyone who attended our 2024 Annual Meeting on August 1, 2024 through August 3, 2024 in Destin, Florida at the Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort. There was a tremendous amount of work and even more moving parts that went into hosting a meeting in another state and we were thrilled to have you join us and we hope that you found the event valuable and informative. As this was our first meeting outside of Louisiana in our 146 years of existence, your presence made it all the more special and we are grateful for your support. We believe that the insights shared, and connections made will greatly benefit future events and/or attendees. Additionally, we are excited to see the positive impact that it has or will have on our organization. Watching physicians develop policy positions on key issues impacting them and their patients is nothing new to me as I have enjoyed that process now for almost twenty (20) years. However, getting to meet their spouses and children at our welcome reception, beach party, and smores by the fire (YES, even in 90-degree heat) was new and without a doubt was the highlight of the event for me. No one could stop talking about the “kids” owning the dance floor. Apparently, we really can mix business with pleasure! Again, thank you to those who were able to attend the event. We deeply appreciate your support, and we look forward to staying in touch. For those who could not make it this year, we hope to shortly announce that we will be back in Destin for 2025, and I anticipate everything will be bigger and even better. Mark your calendars now and save the dates – July 31, 2025 to August 2, 2025.
Lastly, I want to thank Terri, Lauren, Maria, Amy, Magan, Kristen, and Jeremy, also known as the greatest staff in the world. None of this, and so much more, would ever happen without them, they are rock stars. Also, a special shout out to all our fabulous presenters, wonderful exhibitors and sponsors, and to Katie Paganuzzi and Honey Creative for capturing all our work and fun across multiple social media channels (follow the LSMS on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter). ■
Sincerely, Jeff
Over the past year, LSMS has remained committed to supporting Louisiana physicians through our mission to be the trusted advocate for patients and physicians throughout the state. We worked to accomplish this through our tenants of: LSMS Working for you!
ADVOCACY – The LSMS works tirelessly for you! Our staff is engaged year-round on legislative and regulatory issues. We focus on protecting you and your practice so you can focus on your patients. Through the use of new events and better technology, we’ve made it easier than ever for you to interact with your legislators. Renew today to participate tomorrow! EDUCATION – The LSMS has continued to expand educational opportunities for our members. This year, we held our first Annual Meeting for physicians in Sandestin, FL which included CME, the House of Delegates & networking opportunities. Furthermore, the LSMS partnered with LAMMICO, The MSMA and Practice Management Institute to bring continuing education opportunities to our members at discounted rates.
COMMUNICATION - The LSMS is committed to keeping our members informed about the issues affecting your profession. Through our Capsules newsletters, The journal of the LSMS and timely emailed bulletins and calls to action, the LSMS ensures our members are up to date and informed. COLLABORATION – We continued our tradition of collaborating with partners to offer our members high quality benefits such as affordable healthcare benefits through the Advantage Physicians Healthcare Trust and a multiple employer 401K through Blue Chip Wealth Advisors. Find out more about your member benefits at LSMS.org.
If anyone has any questions, feedback, or suggestions, about this or any future meetings, please do not hesitate to reach out to us.
For more information about membership in the Louisiana State Medical Society, please contact Amy Tyrrell, Director of Membership at atyrrell@lsms.org J LA MED SOC | VOL 176 | FALL 2024
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