Our Mission
The Calcasieu Parish Medical Society is a service organization of physicians dedicated to the ideal of a community that is mutually beneficial to physicians and their patients.

AUTONOMY
Ensure professional autonomy
Patients must come first
Potentially employer/physician conflict

ACCOUNTABILITY
Ensure accountability to our profession
Ensure accountability to our patients
Accountability to employers and insurance companies

TRANSPARENCY
Prior authorization process / gold card exclusion
Clear identification of professional status
Ensure professional communication

BENEFITS TO MEMBERSHIP
A voice at the table
Numbers count — be part of a professional organization
Get to know your colleagues
Have active input into your future