Background checks now required for all Florida-licensed physicians under new law
Florida’s background screening requirements for physicians will now apply to all licensed practitioners in the state, including those who were previously exempt.
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Florida marks Fentanyl Awareness Day following new law establishing annual observance
The Florida Department of Health is marking Fentanyl Awareness and Education Day to highlight the risks associated with fentanyl use.
Florida medical regulators clarify PA prescribing rules; address GME committee elimination
Recent decisions by the Florida Board of Medicine and state lawmakers are changing how physicians and physician assistants operate in the state.
Florida medical boards update rules on licensure and regulation after new legislation
The Florida Board of Medicine and Board of Osteopathic Medicine have been working to implement several healthcare-related bills passed during the 2024 Legislative Session, while also addressing routine matters.
Florida Medical Association opens nominations for reference committee service
The Florida Medical Association (FMA) is seeking nominations from county and specialty medical societies for physicians to serve on its reference committees.
Women leaders discuss work-life balance at annual medicine conference
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.
Florida Medical Association hosts students, residents at annual Days at the Capitol
The Florida Medical Association (FMA) hosted medical students and residents from around the state at its Tallahassee office for its annual Days at the Capitol event on Tuesday.
Florida Medical Association highlights new programs and events for women physicians
The Florida Medical Association (FMA) has announced a series of upcoming initiatives and events aimed at supporting women in the medical profession.
Florida Medical Association urges support for bill reversing Medicare physician pay cuts
A new bill introduced in Congress, H.R. 879, the Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act, aims to reverse a 2.83% cut to Medicare physician payments that began in January.
Florida Medical Association honors leaders at annual meeting
Michael Patete, MD, an otolaryngologist from Venice, has been recognized with the Award of Distinguished Service at the 2025 Florida Medical Association (FMA) Annual Meeting. Dr. Patete has worked in…
Florida Medical Association urges action on Medicare physician payment reform
The Florida Medical Association (FMA) has called for participation in a national advocacy campaign aimed at addressing Medicare physician payment issues.
Florida Medical Association seeks legislative action on insurer payment practices
The Florida Medical Association (FMA) has announced plans to pursue new legislation aimed at curbing insurance practices that it says are unfair to physicians.
Florida Legislature extends session as health policy bills see mixed outcomes
The 2025 session of the Florida Legislature has seen significant legislative activity, with nearly 2,000 bills filed and only 254 passing both chambers.
Florida Department of Health issues warning after illnesses linked to raw milk
The Florida Department of Health has issued an update on the availability and safety concerns of raw milk in Northeast and Central Florida.