FIREARM SAFETY EDUCATION In accordance with Resolution 301 from the 2023 LSMS House of Delegates, we are sharing existing patient education and CME opportunities with the membership.
SAFETY FIREARM
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LOUISIANA HEALTHCARE CONNECTIONS PARTNERS WITH LOUISIANA STATE MEDICAL SOCIETY TO EMPOWER INDEPENDENT MEDICAL PRACTICES
opportunities to improve quality outcomes for their patients, at a reduced cost. This important partnership will strengthen the practice of medicine for those physicians desiring to remain independent. Ultimately, this means better care for Louisiana’s Medicaid members.” The Louisiana State Medical Society’s Health Information Exchange (HIE), HealthSYNC, plays a pivotal role in this collaboration. By partnering with Louisiana Healthcare Connections, the HIE aims to enhance interoperability for independent primary care practices across the state. This breakthrough initiative enables small independent practices in Louisiana to participate in value- based payment models for Medicaid members, thus improving healthcare quality and outcomes. “The Louisiana State Medical Society is proud to partner with KONZA National Network to develop, implement, and operationalize HealthSYNC statewide,” said Jeremy Lapeyrouse, Director of HealthSYNC for LSMS. “This collaboration ensures that our members have a simple, streamlined solution to access national and state health information exchanges, comply with government quality program measures, gain deeper insights, and utilize powerful analytic tools. This work aligns with our vision of promoting excellence in the practice of medicine.”
Baton Rouge, La. (November 1, 2023) – In a strategic move to enhance healthcare accessibility and quality for independent medical practices in Louisiana, Louisiana Healthcare Connections is joining forces with the Louisiana State Medical Society (LSMS). This collaborative initiative aims to extend value-based payments and quality incentives to independent practitioners, enabling them to harness the benefits of economies of scale. Additionally, a $1 million investment is being made by Louisiana Healthcare Connections to enable participating practices to implement electronic medical records. Stewart T. Gordon, M.D., FAAP, Chief Medical Officer for Louisiana Healthcare Connections, expressed his enthusiasm for this groundbreaking partnership, stating, “As a physician deeply committed to improving the Louisiana system of healthcare, I am excited about the possibilities this collaboration between LSMS and Louisiana Healthcare Connections offers to independent medical practices. By pooling together to participate in value-based payment models, independent practices gain
For more information or a copy of the full press release, please contact Jeremy Lapeyrouse: jeremy@lsms.org ■
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