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Introduction of JPMS’ 2016 Physician Leaders & Installation

Dinner-DanceIn January, JPMS welcomed

a new Board of Directors at the Installation Dinner-Dance held at Metairie Country Club.

JPMS presented third-year medical student at LSU New Orleans, Christine Settoon the medical student scholarship. En-tertainment by Lost in the Sixties made for a memorable night for guests who filled the dance floor and sang with the band to some Beatles tunes. Crowd favorites included “Can’t Buy Me Love’ and “Twist and Shout.”

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Vol. 49, No.1 Summer 2016

Gregory N. Sossaman, M.D., President

Progress NotesOFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF JEFFERSON MEDICAL SOCIETY, INC.

JPMS Board of DirectorsL-R: Drs. Eric Ehrensing, Tanya Busenlener, Gabriel Rodriguez-Rivera, Pablo Labadie, Gregory SossamanNot Pictured: Drs. Ralph Katz, Robert McCord, Mark Rice, John Wales

Incoming President Dr. Gregory Sossaman accepts the gavel from Outgoing President Dr. Ralph Katz

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2016 Legislative SessionLSMS Governmental Affairs tracked a total of 157 pieces of legislation for the

2016 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature. The Council on Legislation took a support position on 28 bills, an oppose position on 38 bills and a neutral position on 91 bills.

Of special note, Senate Bill 187 which would have expanded the scope of practice for APRN’s, removing the requirement to maintain a collaborative practice agree-ment with a physician was resubmitted. LSMS had an overwhelming response from members in response to the call to action, with over 2000 emails over the course of the legislative session on this particular bill. After several delays and stalling tactics, physi-cians were victorious at stopping this bill, proving that physicians must stand united and become involved on these issues that impact their patients.

2016 LSMSHouse of

DelegatesIn January, JPMS was well represented at the Louisiana State Medical Society House of Delegates in Shreveport, LA and welcomed Luis Alvarado, MD as

the 2016-2017 President of LSMS.

JPMS DelegatesDavid Broussard, MDRobert Brousse, MD

Robert Chugden, MDPablo Labadie, MD

Owen Leftwich, MDWilliam Long, MDHerbert Marks, MDHarold Miller, MD

Gabriel Rivera-Rodriguez, MDS. Kendrick Smith, III, MD

Barton Wax, MD

JPMS Special OfficersDaniel Johnson, Jr., MDDolleen Licciardi, MDRobert McCord, MDRichad Paddock, MD

Gregory Sossaman, MD

JPMS/OPMS Physician Forum with Speaker Dr. Rebekah Gee, Physician Forum Reactor Panel: left to right, Drs. John Wales, Josh Lowentritt, Floyd Buras with Speaker Dr. Rebekah Gee and moderator Dr. Dean Yount

House of Delegates

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— PRACTICE MATTERS —Have you added a new physician to your practice? Contact JPMS (504-455-8282 or email@jpms.org) to request a new mem-ber application. If you prefer, retrieve an application under the Membership tab on the JPMS website www.jpms.org. Physi-cians in the 1st or 2nd year of practice receive a dues discount. LAMMICO will cover the membership dues of new physicians insured by LAMMICO.

Is your Office Manager a member of the Medical Group Management Associa-tion - Greater New Orleans Chapter? This valuable organization was formed in 1995 to further the personal and professional devel-opment and improve the medical practices of practice managers in our area. Annual dues are $75 that includes bi-monthly educational luncheons and 1 to 2 workshops. The JPMS office can email or fax application informa-tion to you or visit www.mgma-nola.org

Hurricane Season Prep: The JPMS website (www.jpms.org) has tips for preparing your practice for hurricane season.

Violence In The Workplace: Check out the JPMS website (www.jpms.org) for tips on Violence in the Workplace.

JPMS is ONLINEJPMS Website: Visit www.jpms.org for information on upcoming events and to link to member benefits. Check the accuracy of your listing in the “Physician Directory” section. Contact the JPMS office (455-8282 or email@jpms.org) with changes or complete an “Update Your Information” form under the Member-ship tab and fax it to JPMS at 504-455-7388.

Renew Your JPMS-LSMS Membership online: To renew your membership online, visit the JPMS web-site, www.jpms.org and locate the green box which notes Pay Dues Online at the upper right corner of the JPMS home page. Thanks to those who have already renewed your JPMS membership.

Follow JPMS on Facebook and Twitter: Don’t miss the latest postings by JPMS on Facebook and Twitter. Go to www.jpms.org where you can easily like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.

JPMS Members enjoy the night, left to right, Drs. Robert Chugden, Ralph Katz, Rick Paddock

Dr. Ralph Katz presents Christene Settoon the JPMS medical student scholarship award.

JPMS Past Presidents with Current PresidentTop, left to right, Drs. Robert Chugden, Raoul Rodriguez, Harry Vorhaben, Gregory Sossaman, Ralph Katz, Robert Brousse, bottom, left to right, Drs. Beau Raymond, Kate Sullivan, Rick Paddock, Mohammad Suleman, Dolleen Licciardi, Bart Farris

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In partnership with Jefferson Parish Medical Society,the Jefferson Physicians’ Foundation proudly coordinates volunteers to addresshealth disparities and emergency preparedness in our community.

I would like to support the Jefferson Physicians’ Foundation by:n Volunteering my time and talents n Donating in-kind items and services n Making a monetary donationName: _______________________________________________________________________________________Address: ______________________________________________________________________________________Phone: _________________________________ E-mail: _______________________________________________

Checks payable to:Jefferson Physicians’ Foundation4937 Hearst Street, Suite 2B • Metairie, LA 70001

You will receive a letter acknowledging your tax-deductible donation (Tax I.D. #47-0954038)

PLEDGE CARD

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JPF expands its humanitarian mission to the States of North Carolina and South Carolina

The Jefferson Physicians’ Foundation (JPF) is a nationally well-known, trusted, and established nonprofit that is led by the vision of Dr. Carlos Rodriguez-Fierro. “With the belief that the role of a physician is to promote and facilitate their patients’ sus-tainable well-being, we strive to focus on treatment as much as prevention for every single public health intervention we invest on.” Furthermore, “given that research has shown the cost-effec-tiveness of investing in prevention efforts, I encourage individu-als and families to get vaccinated against influenza, to talk openly with their physicians about other ways of prevention, and to follow healthful lifestyles that include nutrition and exercise.”

Joining Dr. Rodriguez-Fierro in the leadership are Dr. Neil Wolfson serving as Vice President, Dr. Mohammed Suleman as Secretary-Treasurer, and Dr. Robert McCord as Executive Director. Members at Large are: Dr. Gregory N. Sossaman, JPMS President; Dr. Pablo J. Labadie, JPMS Vice President; Dr. Ralph P. Katz, JPMS Immediate Past President; Dr. Robert J. Chugden, Rufus P. Cressend, CPA, Armand “A.J.” Duvio, Jr., and David R. Sherman, J.D.

JPF conducts health promotion initiatives targeting indi-viduals and families that often do not have access to quality healthcare due to language barriers, lack of health insurance, and inability to qualify for government sponsored programs. In light of these health inequities, JPF programs provide bilingual, multicultural healthcare education, advocacy, referrals, and counseling.

JPF congratulates Dr. Robert McCord as its new elected Executive Director. Also, appreciates and wishes the best for Ana De la Garza, MBA, who worked with JPF since 2007 and became the Executive Director in 2014. As a public health economist her career has focused on the power of social math combining cost-benefit analyses and return on investment. Therefore, she has led the Foundation to become a multi-cultural and bilingual pro-gram providing integrated health services that are empowering and sustainable for the community. She maximized the power of radio and social media outlets to raise awareness, dispel myths, and promote health. Under her leadership, the Foundation was able to expand the number of communities served through a network of new partnerships. Collaborations were developed to effectively and efficiently coordinate clinics in underserved areas with uninsured populations. In theory and in practice, Ana believes that “a holistic effort in prevention is needed in every activity that involves public health in order to achieve health eq-uity. Raising awareness, educating and learning from communi-ties, and bringing access to services to vulnerable populations is the most cost-effective way to bridge the gap between surviving and thriving at the same time as we eliminate intergenerational health disparities.”

The JPF excellent work would not be possible without the

hard work of a passionate Board of Directors, the help of a dedicated team of physician volunteers, and over 30 organiza-tions including the American Red Cross, the American Cancer Society, CDC, JPMS, and HAMAL. During 2015 and 2016, JPF has expanded services and locations of our cancer awareness programs and support group activities by holding meetings at churches to meet the needs of individuals in Louisiana (New Orleans, Algiers, Marrero, Metairie, and Ken-ner), South Carolina (Greenwood), and North Carolina (Ashe-ville, Hendersonville, and Weaverville).JPF is pleased to collaborate once again with the CDC and HMA promoting uptake of the influenza vaccination during the 2016-2017 flu season. We are proud to report the results during the 2015-2016 flu campaign: • In collaboration with our Louisiana community partners, JPF

conducted 6 health fairs in the Metropolitan area of New Or-leans where we delivered over 500 flu vaccines. As in previous years, the Verbo Church Annual Health Fair, was the main flu clinic. Other locations included the Consulate of Honduras and other churches concerned with the wellbeing of their congregations.

• Additionally, JPF developed a new network of partners in the States of North Carolina and South Carolina, delivering over 200 flu vaccines.

JPMS members, potential members, medical students, and other providers are invited to become involved with the Jefferson Physicians’ Foundation.• Volunteer in the JPF program regularly or just once to experi-

ence what one physician volunteer states “allows you to just treat appreciative patients.”

• Donate in-kind items and services.• Serve on the JPF Board of Directors.• Make a monetary donation (your donation is tax-deductible).

We look forward to having more physicians join our team in the future. For more information call (504) 444-5883.

Progress NotesPublication of the Jefferson Parish Medical Society

K. Barton Farris, M.D., EditorJodi T. Schwing, Associate Editor

4937 Hearst St., Suite 2B • Metairie, LA 70001504-455-8282

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Dr. Tanya Busenlener, Jim Busenlener, Rene Labadie, Dr. Patrick Breaux

Drs. Gregory Sossaman and Dean Yount at Wine Tasting Barbie McCord and Dr. Bob McCord at Wine Tasting

Drs. Ed Soll and Rick Paddock at Rock ‘N Bowl

JPMS MembershipService/Value

• Advocacy for physicians in political, regulatory and economic arenas.

• Networking through special activities and meetings, members network with colleagues in every specialty and practice setting.

• Referral Resources for patients seeking assistance in selecting a physician.

• Pictorial Directories provided to members. Also available on the JPMS website.

• Discounts and Benefits offered to members for Audubon Nature Institute, AAA, Corporate Shopping, Absolute Document Destruction, TSYS Merchant Solutions, Office Depot, Louisiana Drug Card, DocBookMD and Latter & Blum.

If your business is interested in offering discounts to JPMS members, please contact the JPMS office at email@jpms.org or (504) 455-8282

Thank You to our 2016 SponsorsBlue Williams LLP

Eagle Capital ManagementLAMMICO

Ochsner Health System

Practice Protection FundRegions Bank

TSYS Merchant Solutions

In MemoriamJPMS notes with sadness the passing of the respected

colleagues listed below

Dr. Elbert H. “Bert” Goodier, III1941-2016

JPMS Member since 1975

Dr. Anthony N. Scalco1931-2016

JPMS Member since 1967

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Membership Application

Because we are unified at the state and local level, membership in the parish society in which you live or maintain your principle office is required by the LSMS.

PERSONAL INFORMATION Degree Birthplace Date of Birth Gender

___________________________ __________________________ ____ ______ ________________ ____/____/____ ____ Last Name (as shown on medical license) First Name MI MD/DO mm / dd / yy M/F

_______________________________________________________ ___________________________ _____ ______________ Home Address City State Zip

(_____)______________ (_____)___________________ ____________________________ ______ __________________ Telephone Fax E-mail Address Marital Status Spouse’s Name PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE INFORMATION (IF APPLICABLE)

____________________ __________________________ ___________________________ Preferred Mailing Address Louisiana License Number Other State Licenses ME # (if known-optional) Office Home

______________________________________ ____ ____________________________ ______________________________ Practice Name or Group (If Applicable) Primary Specialty Subspecialty _______________________________________________ ________________________________________ _______ _____________ Primary Practice Address City State Zip

(____)_____________ (_____)___________ ____________________________ ____________________________ Telephone Fax E-mail Address Website EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION From To __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Undergraduate College Degree Address, City, State, Zip Month/Year Month/Year _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Medical School Address, City, State, Zip Month/Year Month/Year __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Internship (Hospital) Specialty Address, City, State, Zip Month/Year Month/Year __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Residency (Hospital) Specialty Address, City, State, Zip Month/Year Month/Year __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Fellowship Specialty Address, City, State, Zip Month/Year Month/Year

MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION AND QUALIFICATION QUESTIONS

Members abide by the LSMS Principals of Medical Ethics and the bylaws of the LSMS and parish society. If you are applying to the AMA, members abide by the AMA Principles of Medical Ethics. To assist us in upholding these standards, please provide answers to the following questions, sign and date. If you answer yes to any of these questions, please attach full information.

Yes No Have you ever been convicted of fraud or a felony? Has any action, in any jurisdiction, ever been taken regarding your

license to practice medicine? This includes actions involving revocation, suspension, limitation, probation, or any imposed sanctions or conditions.

Have you ever been the subject of any disciplinary action by any medical society or hospital medical staff?

I am aware that information submitted in this application will be verified. I hereby authorize other organizations having information relating to this application, including governmental and regulatory entities, to release any and all such information. I understand that any false or misleading statement made on my application may be grounds for denial of membership or probation or censure by, or suspension or expulsion from the medical society(ies). The foregoing information is true and complete. ___________________________________________________ _________ Signature Date

INVOICE

Total $650.00 [JPMS ($250)/ LSMS ($400)] Method of Payment:

Check (Made payable to Jefferson Parish Medical Society) Credit Card Master Care Discover Visa

________________________________________________ Expiration Date: ____/____/____ (Required) _________ Security Code mm /dd /yy

Signature: ____________________________________________________________

Louisiana State Medical Society & Jefferson Parish Medical Society

Physicians Committed to Quality in Medical Care

Please return with payment to: Jefferson Parish Medical Society 4937 Hearst Street, Suite 2B Metairie, LA 70001 (504)455-8282 email@jpms.org

EDITORIAL OFFICE4937 Hearst St., Suite 2B

Metairie, LA 70001

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Free your mind to think about something other than med-mal.

NEW DIRECTORYDon’t miss out on having your photo and practice information

listed in the NEW JPMS Pictorial Directory which will be published in October 2016. Send your updated practice address, phone and fax along with your updated digital photo to email@

jpms.org. Call Jodi at (504) 455-8282 for more information.

JPMS EventsJanuary 22 & 23: LSMS House of Delegates in Shreveport, LAJanuary 8: JPMS President and Board of Directors Installation

Dinner-Dance at Metairie Country ClubJanuary 12: JPMS Delegates Caucus Dinner at Ralph’s On the

ParkFebruary 24: Legally Mine CME at Andy’s BistroMay 15: JPMS/OPMS Rock ‘N Bowl June 4: JPMS/OPMS Wine Tasting at Pearl Wine Co.June 7: JPSO Workplace Violence Presentation for physicians

at WJMCJune 16: JPSO Workplace Violence Presentation for physicians

at EJGHJune 20: JPMS/OPMS Physician Forum with Dr. Rebekah Gee

of DHH at CHNOLAJune 22: Simply Speaking HIV CME Presentation at Morton’s

Steakhouse