HJNO Jul/Aug 2026

HEALTHCARE JOURNAL OF NEW ORLEANS I  JUL / AUG 2026 61 Harold Miller, MD, FACP MASELA President have revised malpractice procedures and recoverable damages, including propos- als to increase Louisiana’s longstanding malpractice cap. Although these measures generated significant discussion during the 2026 regular session, none were enacted. A sincere thank-you to all of those who called, texted, and emailed your legislators. White Coat Wednesday demonstrated the value of ensuring that the physician voice remains active, informed, and en- gaged in legislative discussions that direct- ly affect our profession and our patients. Because membership recruitment and retention are vital to the future of our so- cieties, I have communicated with past presidents of MASELA, the president-elect of MASELA, and the current presidents of both the Orleans Parish Medical Soci- ety and Jefferson Parish Medical Society. Across all of these conversations, one mes- sage is clear: Our organizations only con- To join MASELA, go to masela.org/join. tinue to thrive when physicians remain en- gaged. We must continue examining within our own individual souls the purpose of today and stay committed to strengthening our societies and supporting the physi- cians who will follow us. As part of that continued growth and modernization, we are proud to announce the launch of new websites for both the Orleans Parish Medical Society and the Jefferson Parish Medical Society. These websites will serve as valuable resources for members by providing updates on meetings, advocacy efforts, membership information, and upcoming events. They are: orleansparishmedicalsociety.org jeffersonparishmedicalsociety.org OPMS, JPMS, and MASELA will host our annual joint membership meeting on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. Scan the QR code for details and registration. I encourage every physician to remain informed, involved, and connected through organized medicine. Whether through ad- vocacy, mentorship, committee participa- tion, or simply maintaining membership, each physician contributes to the contin- ued strength and relevance of our societies. Together, we can continue advancing orga- nized medicine in Louisiana with purpose, professionalism, and a unified voice for both physicians and patients. n William Davis, MD, Jamie Kuo, MD, Genevieve Krajewski, MD, and Harold Miller, MD, visited with Rep. Sidney Barthelemy II in the capitol rotunda during White Coat Wednesday. MASELA Executive Director Tara Winton and President Harold Miller, MD, met with Rep. Polly Thomas in the state capitol during White Coat Wednesday.