WHY JOIN LSMS?
WHO WE ARE
Jeff Williams Executive Vice President & CEO jeff@lsms.org Lauren Bailey Vice President, Legal Affairs lbailey@lsms.org
The primary focus for all physicians is the ability to provide quality care to patients. Access to care, for both insured and uninsured patients, is an ongoing issue that presents itself in the legislature in a variety of ways. 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:
• Preserving the integrity of the Practice of Medicine
Maria Bowen Vice President, Governmental Affairs mbowen@lsms.org Terri Watson Vice President, Administration & Member Services terri@lsms.org
• Protecting patient safety by ensuring the right professional is providing the right care permitted by his or her education, training, and skills
• Protecting the Cap - medical liability insurance
• Ensuring an adequate healthcare workforce
• Stabilizing Louisiana’s Medicaid Program by Engaging Providers
Jeremy Lapeyrouse Director, HealthSYNC jeremy@lsms.org
• Ensuring fair and transparent insurance markets for patients, employers, and physicians
Sarah Vidrine Manager, Operations & Special Projects svidrine@lsms.org Amy Tyrrell Manager, Membership & Marketing atyrrell@lsms.org
• Reducing red tape, regulations, and the hassle factor
• Making Medicaid Sustainable
BENEFITS Membership in The Louisiana State Medical Society allows physicians and physicians- in-training an opportunity to shape and impact their profession. LSMS members represent the entire state, all specialties, and diverse group of practice settings within the healthcare community. As a member of LSMS, we encourage your involvement to extend far beyond simply paying dues. Get the most out of your LSMS membership by taking advantage of many benefits, such as countless leadership opportunities, valuable resources, exclusive publications, and professional development tools.
Kathy Luttrell Coordinator, Accounting kathy@lsms.org
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