Florida Department of Health marks Fentanyl Awareness Day after new law passes
The Florida Department of Health is observing Fentanyl Awareness and Education Day, following the passage of House Bill 259 by the Florida Legislature on May 23, 2025.
The Florida Department of Health is observing Fentanyl Awareness and Education Day, following the passage of House Bill 259 by the Florida Legislature on May 23, 2025.
Starting July 1, 2025, all Florida-licensed physicians will be required to complete electronic fingerprinting for background screening before renewing their licenses.
Physicians from around Florida gathered in Jacksonville on April 4 for the University of Florida College of Medicine-Jacksonville’s Women in Medicine and Science (WIMS) Leadership Conference.
The Florida Medical Association (FMA) is continuing its efforts to support women physicians through a series of educational webinars and events developed by its Women in Medicine Committee.
Medical students and residents from across Florida gathered in Tallahassee this week for the annual Days at the Capitol event organized by the Florida Medical Association (FMA).
The Florida Medical Association (FMA) has announced plans to seek legislative changes aimed at addressing insurance practices that it says negatively affect physicians’ revenue.
Michael Patete, MD, an otolaryngologist based in Venice, has been recognized with the Award of Distinguished Service at the 2025 Florida Medical Association (FMA) Annual Meeting. Dr. Patete has worked…
County and specialty medical societies are being asked to nominate eligible physicians for service on the Florida Medical Association’s (FMA) reference committees.
Congress has introduced H.R. 879, known as the Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act, which aims to reverse a 2.83% cut in Medicare physician payments that began in January.
The 2025 Florida Legislative Session saw the introduction of 1,982 bills, with only 254 passing both chambers.
The Florida Medical Association (FMA) is urging physicians to participate in a national advocacy campaign aimed at addressing Medicare payment issues.
On Monday, the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, AHIP, and 48 insurance carriers announced a plan to reduce the challenges related to prior authorization over the next two years.
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