The Louisiana State Medical Society (LSMS) can trace its history to the late 1800’s and is the only member organization in Louisiana that represents all physicians – regardless of specialty or location. With more than 6,000 members, LSMS is a strong advocate focused on protecting physicians and their right to practice medicine so they can focus on providing quality healthcare to the citizens of this state. You focus on patients. We focus on you! The primary focus for all physicians is their ability to provide quality healthcare to patients. Access to care, for both insured and uninsured patients, is an ongoing issue that presents itself in every year. Healthcare policy issues are numerous, diverse, and shaped by all branches of government. The LSMS continually advocates on behalf of physicians on the following issues: • Protecting the Cap – A ordable medical malpractice insurance • Protecting patient safety by ensuring the right professional is providing the right care permitted by his or her education, training, and skills • Making Medicaid sustainable and engaging providers • Ensuring an adequate healthcare workforce • Ensuring fair and transparent insurance markets for patients, employers, and physicians • Preserving the integrity of the practice of medicine • Understanding the impacts prescriptions have on the practice of medicine
• Reducing red tape, regulations, and the hassle factor • Utilizing technology to treat and care for patients
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