RSL ANNUAL MEETING On Saturday, October 30th, LSMS Executive Vice President, Jeff Williams, and Vice President of Governmental Affairs, Maria Bowen spoke at the 2021 annual meeting of the Radiological Society of Louisiana. They discussed topics which included reimbursement and scope of practice, both
THOMAS PRESSLEY FUNDRAISER LAMPAC, in coordination with other Physician Coalition members, hosted a Shreveport fundraiser for Rep. Thomas Pressly. Pressly has been a significant supporter of physicians
of which are negatively affecting Radiologists. Attendees were asked to participate in an open dialogue relating to how legislative and regulatory actions are impacting them, their practice and their patients.
and their patients since taking office two years ago. The fundraiser was held at the home of LSMS contract lobbyist, Sherri Buffington.
MEMBERS OF THE HOST COMMITTEE
ST. TAMMANY PARISH MEDICAL SOCIETY MEETING
LSMS Vice President of Governmental Affairs, Maria Bowen, and LSMS Vice President of Administration and Member Services, Terri Watson, attended the St. Tammany Parish Medical Society meeting on November 3rd. Maria reviewed the 2021 legislative session and discussed LSMS regulatory efforts. She also shared with attendees her thoughts on what physicians could be facing in the 2022 legislative session and asked for feedback on how LSMS can help them. Attendees discussed various legislative
issues and shared experiences about attending White Coat Wednesday and the legislative reception. Chris Foret, MD, LSMS appointee and chair of the Patients Compensation Fund, shared additional information on the PCF and encouraged members to get engaged. Terri ended themeetingwith an update on the development of the LSMS Multiple Employer Welfare Arrangement which will utilize the most popular plans offered by BCBSLA, the newly designed Capsules and the Group Purchasing Plan.
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