HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital receives national recognition for stroke care quality
HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital has been recognized by the American Heart Association for its efforts in providing high-quality stroke care.
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Florida now requires background screening for all licensed physicians
Effective July 1, 2025, all Florida-licensed physicians will be required to complete electronic fingerprinting before their next license renewal.
Florida observes Fentanyl Awareness Day after new law highlights growing opioid risks
The Florida Department of Health marked Fentanyl Awareness and Education Day, an annual observance established by House Bill 259, which was passed by the Florida Legislature on May 23, 2025.
Florida updates rules on PA prescribing rights, licensure changes under MOBILE Act
Recent changes in Florida’s medical regulations are affecting how physicians and physician assistants (PAs) practice, train, and enter the workforce.
Women physicians discuss leadership and work-life balance at Jacksonville 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 seeks nominations for reference committees ahead of annual meeting
County and specialty medical societies have been invited to nominate physicians for positions on the Florida Medical Association’s (FMA) reference committees.
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.
Insurers announce new plan to reform prior authorization process
On Monday, the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, AHIP, and 48 insurance carriers announced a new plan to address ongoing concerns with prior authorization requirements.
Florida legislative session extended as budget remains unresolved
The 2025 Florida Legislative Session saw the introduction of 1,982 bills, with only 254 passing both chambers.
Florida Medical Association announces new initiatives and events for women physicians
The Florida Medical Association (FMA) is expanding its support for women physicians through a series of initiatives and events developed by its Women in Medicine Committee.
Florida Medical Association seeks legislative action against insurer payment practices
The Florida Medical Association (FMA) announced plans to advocate for legislative changes aimed at stopping insurance practices that it says negatively affect physicians’ revenue.
Florida Medical Association hosts medical students at annual legislative visit day
Medical students and residents from various parts of Florida gathered in Tallahassee this week to participate in the Florida Medical Association’s (FMA) annual Days at the Capitol event.
Florida Medical Association urges action on Medicare physician payment reforms
The Florida Medical Association (FMA) has called on its members and the wider physician community to join a national advocacy campaign aimed at reforming Medicare physician payments.
Bill aims to reverse Medicare physician pay cuts and boost payments
A new bill introduced in Congress, H.R. 879, known as the Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act, seeks to reverse a 2.83% cut to Medicare physician payments that took…
Florida health officials report illnesses linked to raw milk from Volusia County dairy
The Florida Department of Health has issued an update regarding the availability and risks associated with raw milk in Northeast and Central Florida.