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DJP Update May 2- 2007--Sad news: Death of Dr. Ron
Bangasser
Some sad news I just received. This note below from CMA was sent to me by
the Louisiana State Medical Society.
Ron was a wonderful person. He will be missed greatly.
Sincere condolences to his family.
Donald
Donald J. Palmisano, MD, JD
Intrepid Resources / The Medical Risk Manager Company
5000 West Esplanade Ave., #432
Metairie, LA 70006
504-455-4895 office
504-455-9392 fax
312-560-0180 cell
DJP@intrepidresources.com
www.intrepidresources.com
To: Medical Executives Conference; ALLCMA_dl; President's Forum;
State Medical Associations
Subject: Dr. Ron Bangasser
It is with great sadness that we inform you that CMA today lost a very dear
member of our extended family. Ronald P. Bangasser, M.D., who served as our
president in 2003-2004, passed away this morning in Redlands after his
struggles with cancer. He was 57. Ron, a family practitioner, was
always an example of what a doctor should be, operating his wound care
clinic, his practice, treating patients in the hospital, all the while
serving his patients and colleagues through his advocacy for the CMA.
Ron had practiced medicine since 1975. He had been active in state and
national medical societies for nearly 30 years, serving as speaker and vice
speaker of the CMA House of Delegates and as past president of the San
Bernardino County Medical Society. He served on the CMA Board of Trustees
for eight years before taking office as president. He also served
energetically in multiple AMA leadership roles.
Ron continued to be active in CMA and AMA after his presidency, and fought
his illness all the way, even conducting a live radio interview on
pay-for-performance from his hospital bed a few weeks ago. Ron, an
accomplished scuba diver and instructor, relished such experiences until his
untimely death. Our prayers and thoughts go out to his wife, Susan,
and their daughters Sandi and Debra, who were so often by his side as
he traveled the United States on CMA’s behalf.
We will keep you informed as memorial service plans become available.
Dr. Anmol S. Mahal, president, CMA
Joe Dunn, CEO
Sent by/
Karen Nikos
CMA Media Relations Manager
916-551-2069
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