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BOARD OF GOVERNORS’ HIGHLIGHTS
DECEMBER 11, 2015
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As of November 2015,
active GLMS membership
numbered 1,959, which is
79 percent of physicians
practicing in Jefferson
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Larry Judd, CPA, of Judd & Judd PLLC, presented the GLMS audit report and financial
statement. No issues were found. Speaking
to the Board, Judd said, “Like usual, our audit went pretty smooth. We get information
requested in a timely manner, and it’s easy to
work with folks here at the Society.” Results of
the audit were approved by the Board.
The Board approved formalizing a relationship between GLMS and Surgery on Sunday
Louisville including services such as credentialing, communications and meeting space
provided by GLMS. “My board is very excited
to formally partner with GLMS. Free outpatient surgery for the uninsured and underinsured was a definite need in our community,”
said Erica Sutton, MD, Executive Director of
Surgery on Sunday Louisville. GLMS Board
Chair Bruce Scott, MD, agreed, “This is right
down the mainstream of our mission to promote the science and profession of medicine.
Congratulations to you, Erica, and your team.
You’ve done some great work.”
The Board approved supporting a policy statement from the GLMS Environmental Medicine
Committee recommending the local smoking
ordinance include hookah bars. Sarah Moyer,
MD, of the Department of Public Health and
Wellness, thanked the Board saying the policy
statement would be a great help.
The GLMS Physician Wellness Program committee met with psychologists for contract
discussions. GLMS President Robert Couch,
MD, MBA, announced the team is planning
for a February 1 start date. Look for more
information about the program coming soon.
Dr. Scott encouraged board members to extend invitations for Advocacy Day in Frankfort
on February 10. “We want to get a critical
mass of people there in Frankfort and that includes students and residents,” said Dr. Scott.
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On January 12 The Louisville Bar Association
will train a group of physician residents on the
basics of advocacy and lobbying, with GLMS
partnering for communications and coverage.
“I think education is a big thing we’re missing.
I didn’t know what to do when I started, and
so I think these type of activities are vital,”
said GLMS Treasurer Frank Burns, MD. The
Bar Association will provide a lunch speaker
and the session will be captured on video for
future education purposes.
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(Pictured above) GLMS Foundation President
K. Thomas Reichard, MD, presented University of Louisville Medical School Dean Toni
Ganzel, MD, with a check for $28,000 for six
scholarships from the GLMS Foundation 2015
Golf Outing. This includes the Lelan K. Woodmansee Medical Scholarship and a $3,000
from the GLMS Alliance.
Physicians, mark your calendars. The next
KMA annual meeting will be held at the Marriott East in Louisville on the weekend of Friday, Sept. 9.
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GLMS MISSION - Promote the science, art and profession of medicine; Protect the integrity of the patient-physician
relationship; Advocate for the health and well-being of the community; Unite physicians regardless
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