ACTIONS OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS June 8, 2022
The Louisiana State Medical Society (LSMS) Board of Governors met on Wednesday, June 8, 2022, at the Seed Center in Lake Charles and on Friday, August 5, 2022 at the Hilton Capital Center in Baton Rouge. The bulleted points below highlight the actions taken by the board. Draft minutes are maintained in the office of the Executive Vice President until such time they are approved by the board, signed by the secretary/treasurer, and appended to the LSMS Website. • Approved the minutes of the last LSMS Board of Governors meeting, which was held on March 16, 2022. • Approved the minutes of the LSMS Executive Committee from May 6, 2022. • Reviewed unaudited financial statements for the LSMS, and its subsidiaries, through April 30, 2022.
Medical Examiners.
• Approved submitting a series of resolutions to the LSMS House of Delegates intended to strengthen the Louisiana Delegation, to the American Medical Association, and its adherence to LSMS directives and policies. • Approved submitting a resolution at the 2022 LSMS House of Delegates adding one delegate representative from the Edward Via College of Medicine to the House. • Approved submitting a resolution at the 2022 LSMS House of Delegates asking to dissolve the Senior Physician Section. • Created an ad hoc committee to look at how to get physicians to practice in rural areas. • Created an ad hoc committee to review and make recommendations related to revising the state’s position on the corporate practice of medicine. • Created an ad hoc committee to proactively look at potential medical malpractice reform and any associated cost savings. • Approved the Budget and Finance Committee’s recommendation to ask the 2022 House of Delegates for a $50 per year dues increase for Active members. August 5, 2022 • Appointed Luis Arencibia, MD to fill the remaining vacant term as the 2nd District Councilor on the Board of Governors. • Approved submitting a series of late resolutions to the LSMS House of Delegates revising current LSMS policies related to abortion, which resulted from the reversal of Roe v Wade in June 2022. • Approved the society purchasing a membership to the Baton Rouge City Club. • Approved future meeting dates of the board for 2023 - March 8, June 7, August 4, September 13, and December 13.
• Reviewed the 2nd quarter membership report for 2022.
• Received updates and/or formal reports on the recent activities of:
• Corporate Counseling Associates’ peer-to-peer wellness program
• Advantage Physicians Healthcare Trust
• 2022 Legislative Session Wrap Up
• Washington, DC Mardi Gras for 2023
• Approved canceling a management contract with Covalent Logic and hiring an in-house communication staff. • Approved the engagement agreement with LA Champagne for 2021 financial audits and tax filings. • Directed executive staff to issue a request for proposals for the 2022 audits and tax filings and present them at the December 14, 2022 board meeting for consideration. • Approved setting LSMS Medical/Dental affiliate dues at 50% of Active Member dues. • Approved nominating Roderick Clark, MD to one additional and final term on the Louisiana State Board of
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