Fleur-De-Lis Connection Volume 28, Issue 3 | Page 2

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BOARD OF GOVERNORS ’ HIGHLIGHTS MARCH 10 , 2017

• Board Chair Robert Couch , MD , MBA , welcomed the Board of Governors to the new GLMS headquarters at 328 E . Main Street , saying “ I ’ m very impressed with the job Bert and the staff have done , and I ’ m really excited about the changes still to come .”
• GLMS Past-President Bruce Scott , MD , was presented with an exquisite original art piece created by Brook White , artist / owner of Flame Run , a locally owned glassblowing shop in downtown Louisville . “ Thank you Bruce for all you ’ ve done for GLMS and the work you continue to do at the national level ,” Dr . Couch said . ( See photo to right )
• Treasurer Frank Burns , MD , presented the 2016 financial report , explaining to the Board that GLMS saw an improvement of $ 48,000 . While revenues decreased by seven percent , expenses decreased nine percent over prior year ( 2015 ) operating financials .
• The Board approved $ 1,000 to help sponsor an AMA reception for Kim Moser , who was recently elected as President of the AMA Alliance . Moser is a past-president of the KMA Alliance and a nurse from Northern Kentucky . The event will be held in Chicago during the upcoming AMA meeting .
• Dr . Burns , chair of the Policy and Advocacy Team , gave an update on recent legislative progress . He noted a great turnout at the Angel ’ s Envy Distillery Legislative Reception with seven legislators and more than 40 GLMS members talking over craft cocktails and gourmet food from local restaurant Harvest . The event was sponsored by the GLMS Foundation .
• Dr . Burns turned his attention to the current health care legislation in both houses of the Kentucky Congress . Senate Bill 4 ( Medical Review Panels ) was recently signed by Governor Matt Bevin . SB 18 ( Peer Review Protection ) is less certain and has taken on amendments that hurt the bill . Dr . Burns encouraged members to call their legislator and urge them to pass the bill with no amendments . SB 89 ( Smoking Cessation ) has passed both houses and is awaiting signature from Governor Bevin .
• Discussion then turned to House Bill 333 ( Fentanyl Regulation and 3 Day Prescription Limit ). The bill , which was pushed by the governor , has drawn lots of discussion and debate for the ‘ 3-day with some exceptions ’ limit it would put on opioid prescriptions . However , some version of the bill is expected to pass in this legislative session so physicians are urged to stay aware of what changes are taking place on the legislation .
• GLMS CEO Bert Guinn , MBA , CAE , gave an update about the upcoming President ’ s Celebration which will welcome incoming President Robert Zaring , MD , MMM , and celebrate 125 years of GLMS . He informed the Board it will take place on Main Street on May 21 . The celebration will begin at the new GLMS Headquarters with local vendors providing food and drinks , then the event will move across the street to Slugger Field where attendees will be able to take in a baseball game for free before heading home . Families will be a focus this year with children eating free , and games / activities available for people of all ages . Please watch for an upcoming invitation for members and their families .
GLMS MISSION - Promote the science , art and profession of medicine ; Protect the integrity of the patient-physician 2 relationship ; Advocate for the health and well-being of the community ; Unite physicians regardless GLMS of practice NEWS MARCH setting to 2017 achieve these ends .