Earlier this month, Drs. Shane Barton, Mike Leddy, Claude Williams and Ricardo Rodriguez, members of the Louisiana Orthopaedic Association executive council, traveled to Washington DC to attend the … [Read More...]
The Louisiana Orthopaedic Association (LOA) is the state society of orthopaedic surgeons in Louisiana. The LOA is an affiliated state society of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
Orthopaedic surgeons are concerned with the diagnosis, care, and treatment of musculoskeletal disorders. The orthopaedic surgeon’s scope of practice includes disorders of the body's bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and tendons.
LOA members have completed four years of medical school and at least five years of an approved "residency" in orthopaedics. In addition, they must pass a comprehensive oral and written examination to be certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
There are several categories for membership. Active members are board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
Legislative News
Online Opioid Prescribing Education Program
LOA, in collaboration with LAMMICO and Medical Interactive Community (MI), present an Online Opioid Education Program. This course is offered free of charge for LAMMICO insureds and to LOA members at … [Read More...]
Advocacy
Below are links to sign up as a key legislative contact. To get more involved in LOA's legislative agenda, email Cindy.Bishop@checkmate-strategies.com Key contact for Acadiana … [Read More...]
LA State Senate
Revised February 29, 2016 The following is a list of Louisiana State Senate. You may skip to a particular District by using the links in the sidebar. Senate Switchboard: 225-342-2040 Louisiana … [Read More...]
State Representatives 2016-2019
Revised February 29, 2016 The following is a list of Louisiana State Representatives. You may skip to a particular District by using the links in the sidebar. House Switchboard: … [Read More...]
Worker’s Compensation Medical Guidelines
OWCA medical treatment guidelines for the treatment of injured workers are now in effect following District Judge Michael Caldwell’s denial of a preliminary injunction sought by the Louisiana … [Read More...]
National News
AAOS Comments on Medicare/Medicaid Reimbursement
On behalf of the more than 18,000 board-certified orthopaedic surgeons who comprise the membership of the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) as well as the orthopaedic sub-specialty … [Read More...]
Affordable Care Act
The American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) believes healthcare policy, including ACA implementation, should empower patients to control and decide how their healthcare dollars are spent, … [Read More...]
Board Adopts Position Statement on Impact of Obesity
Two patient safety information statements also approved During its meeting on Monday, March 23, the AAOS Board of Directors appointed the chair of the 2016 Nominating Committee, endorsed a … [Read More...]