THE INDEPENDENT PHYSICIAN IS ENDANGERED. THE LATEST STATISTICS SUGGEST 75% OF US ARE EMPLOYED
The independent physician is endangered. The latest statistics suggest 75% of us are employed. Whether employed or independent, we must support and preserve independent practice everywhere. Once we lose our option of practicing independently, we lose tremendous bargaining power as a profession. As physicians, we must do everything we can to support one another. I caution against trying to be all things to all people. We cannot and should not try to solve all of the world’s problems. As the tattoo artist in the ATT commercial says, “Stay in your lane, bro.” We must reject the distraction of esoteric issues and commit to fixing kitchen table issues that affect every physician in the state. We must tirelessly fight and advocate for two things: patient safety and the preservation of our profession. We must never, ever give up. Finally, I want to thank our staff for being so supportive over the past several years. We are blessed to have such a highly talented and productive team. I would also like to thank my colleagues on
PODCAST PARTNERSHIP The LSMS has partnered with the law firm of Chehardy Sherman Williams to promote the LSMS agenda and policies. The Health Law Talk podcast focuses on the expansive area of healthcare law. Each episode addresses various legal issues and current events surrounding healthcare topics. I’m also thrilled to announce that we are very close to making our health information exchange, HealthSync, even more valuable, with hopefully some exciting news this weekend. During this meeting, there will be much discussion about the modernization of this Society. For us to continue to grow, we must change with the times. Technology and transportation afford us opportunities that were never possible decades ago.
ELECTIONS: THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS WERE ELECTED TO SERVE: BOARD OF GOVERNORS Position Name Term President-Elect Roderick Clark, MD 2023 Speaker, House of Delegates Thomas Trawick, Jr., MD 2023 Vice Speaker, House of Delegates Robert Newsome, MD 2023 Secretary- Treasurer Amberly Nunez, MD 2023 Chair, Council on Legislation Matthew Giglia, MD 2023 Medical Student Member Madison Thornton 2023 Resident Member Omar Leonards, MD 2023 Young Physician Member Ken Ehrhardt, MD 2023 Employed Physician Member John Bruchhaus, MD 2023 Private Practice Physician Section Katherine Williams, MD 2023
AMA DELEGATION Position
Name
Term
Delegate Delegate Delegate
William Freeman, MD Luis Alvarado, MD Kamel Brakta, MD Deborah Fletcher, MD
2023-2025 2023-2025 2023-2025 2023-2025 2023-2025
Alternate Delegate Alternate Delegate
Clay Runfalo, MD
COUNCIL ON LEGISLATION Position
Name
Term 2023 2023 2023 2023 2023
Medical Student Member
Paige Wilson
Resident Member
Omar Leonards, MD Lindsey Fauveau, MD Matthew Bernard, MD
Young Physician Member
Private Practice Physician Member Employed Physician Member
Clay Runfalo, MD
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