HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital earns national awards for stroke care quality
HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital has been recognized by the American Heart Association with the Get With The Guidelines – Stroke Gold Plus quality achievement award.
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Florida Department of Health marks Fentanyl Awareness Day with focus on prevention
The Florida Department of Health is observing Fentanyl Awareness and Education Day, a new state special observance created by House Bill 259, which was passed by the Florida Legislature on…
Florida updates background check rules for all licensed physicians
Effective July 1, 2025, all Florida-licensed physicians will be required to complete electronic fingerprinting as part of the state’s background screening process prior to their next license renewal.
Florida medical boards update rules and licenses after new healthcare laws
The Florida Board of Medicine and Board of Osteopathic Medicine have been implementing healthcare-related legislation passed during the 2024 Legislative Session, as well as attending to their ongoing regulatory duties.
Florida Medical Association reviews legislative session as lawmakers extend deadline on state budget
The 2025 session of the Florida Legislature saw significant activity, with 1,982 bills filed and only 254 passing both chambers.
Bill aims to reverse medicare cuts impacting Florida physicians
Congress has introduced H.R. 879, known as the Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act, to address a recent 2.83% reduction in Medicare physician payments that began in January following…
Florida Medical Association seeks legislative action against insurer payment practices
The Florida Medical Association (FMA) has announced plans to pursue legislation aimed at addressing what it describes as unfair insurance practices affecting physicians’ revenue.
Florida Medical Association honors five physicians at annual meeting
Five physicians were recognized at the 2025 Florida Medical Association (FMA) Annual Meeting for their contributions to medicine and their communities.
Florida Medical Association seeks nominations for reference committees ahead of annual meeting
Nominations are now open for physicians interested in serving on the Florida Medical Association’s (FMA) reference committees.
Insurers announce new effort to reform prior authorization processes
On Monday, the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, AHIP—a trade organization representing insurers—and 48 carriers announced a plan to reduce the administrative challenges of prior authorization over the next two…
Florida Medical Association co-sponsors Women in Medicine Leadership 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 and residents for annual Days at the Capitol
The Florida Medical Association (FMA) hosted its annual Days at the Capitol event on Tuesday, welcoming medical students and residents from across the state to its downtown Tallahassee office.
Florida Medical Association announces new initiatives for women physicians
The Florida Medical Association (FMA) is expanding its support for women physicians through a series of educational initiatives and events.
Florida Medical Association urges action on Medicare physician payment reform
The Florida Medical Association (FMA) has announced its participation in a national advocacy effort aimed at reforming Medicare physician payment.
Florida Department of Health warns about illnesses linked to raw milk from Keely Farms Dairy
The Florida Department of Health has issued an update on raw milk availability in the Northeast and Central Florida regions, highlighting recent public health concerns linked to its consumption.