Article archive / November 1, 2009
Originally published: . Volume 1, No. 3. Source pages: 5.
The lobbying firm of Courson & Nickel, assist both the Louisiana Psychological Association and the Louisiana Academy of Medical Psychologists, based on lobbyist’s reports filed with the State Ethics Board.
Mr. Courson’s report for the period of January 1 this year through present, indicated that the pay category for LPA was $24,999 or less. The report gave the pay category for LAMP as between $25,000 and $49,999. Mr. Nickel’s report was the same. He reported the pay for LPA was $24,999 or less, and $25,000 to $49,999 for LAMP.
The reports also required a notation as to the subject matter. The lobbyists reported the subject for both LPA and LAMP was “Health care: pharmaceutical and medical devices; research; development; sales.”
In his yearly report, Chair of Legislative and Public Policy for LPA, Dr. Jim Quillin, indicated that for 2008, association concerns involved the review of pre-filed bills regarding medical malpractice and workers compensation. His 2009 report indicated the subject of concern was the LPC Board’s rule to allow LPCs to perform psychological testing.
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