BEYOND MEMBERSHIP! Have you renewed your LSMS Membership?
HEALTH LAW TALK PODCAST The Health Law Talk podcast, presented by Chehardy Sherman Williams, one of the largest full service law firms in the Greater New Orleans area, is a regular podcast focusing on the expansive area of healthcare law. Each episode, hosted by Rory Bellina, Conrad Meyer and George Mueller, will address various legal issues and current events surrounding healthcare topics. The attorneys are here to answer your legal questions, create a discussion on various healthcare topics, as well as bring in subject matter experts and guests to join the conversation.
Affairs, Maria Bowen provided the group with a detailed legislative update. In this episode, discover the key efforts made by LSMS to establish a fair balance between providers and payors, focusing specifically on prior authorization standards for utilization review processes and transparency requirements for health plans. Gain a comprehensive understanding of Act 312 and Act 333, the groundbreaking laws signed by Governor Edwards after the 2023 legislative session, and their profound impact on providers. In February, LSMS Past President, Katherine Williams, MD visited with Rory and Conrad to discuss vendor agreements. Dr. Williams is a board certified OBGYN who practices in Covington, LA.
To continue to serve and advocate for Louisiana physicians, we need the support of engaged members like you! Renew your membership today to continue investing in your future and the future of your profession. For more information or help renewing your membership, please contact Amy Tyrrell, Director of Membership at atyrrell@lsms.org .
The LSMS remains committed to supporting Louisiana Physicians through our tenants of Advocacy, Education, Communication & Collaboration. We strive to provide a membership that connects you with peers, shares best practices, provides education to help you better serve your patients, provides access to information and resources, and helps you navigate the administrative responsibilities associated with practicing medicine. The benefits of membership continue to grow and in 2023, we have been proud to expand benefits to our members to include medical benefits through the Advantage Physician s Healthcare Trust, discounted CME opportunities, a Business of Medicine seminar & increased membership options for groups!
Two of their latest podcasts feature the LSMS. Most recently, Representative Thomas Pressly and LSMS VP Governmental
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REP. THOMAS PRESSLY
MARIA BOWEN
KATHERINE WILLIAMS, MD
Health Law Talk Interviews State Representative Thomas Pressly And Lsms’ Maria Bowen
Health Law Talk Interviews Dr. Katherine Williams
The Eye Clinic is Southwest Louisiana’s leading provider of comprehensive eye care, with six locations, 18 certified staff members, and a history of providing visionary care for over 65 years. Since the day we were founded in 1959, our goal has been to deliver excellence in eye care for patients of all ages by combining medical expertise and advanced technology with a commitment to personal attention and customer service. The experience and expertise of The Eye Clinic physicians are unsurpassed anywhere in the state of Louisiana. Our commitment to excellence through education is evident
in our credentials and also in the support staff they have assembled to assist them in patient care. We have 18 certified staff members working with our physicians, a percentage significantly higher than most ophthalmology practices across the country. Our physicians specialize in a range of ophthalmology services, from the special eye care needs of premature infants to basic vision problems, from customized LASIK laser vision correction to the ongoing treatment of diabetic eye disease, macular degeneration, the latest techniques in cataract surgery, corneal transplants and much more.
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