Florida marks Fentanyl Awareness Day after legislature establishes new observance
The Florida Department of Health marked Fentanyl Awareness and Education Day by highlighting the dangers associated with fentanyl use.
Health Care
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Florida requires all physicians to complete electronic fingerprinting for license renewal
Effective July 1, 2025, all Florida-licensed physicians will be required to complete electronic fingerprinting prior to their next license renewal.
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Florida Medical Association addresses new regulations impacting physician practice and training
Recent changes by the Florida Board of Medicine and state lawmakers are impacting how physicians in Florida practice, train, and enter the workforce.
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Insurers announce new effort to reduce burdens of prior authorization
On Monday, the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, AHIP, and 48 insurance carriers announced a new plan aimed at reducing the administrative burden of prior authorization over the next two years.
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Florida Medical Association seeks physician support against insurer payment practices
The Florida Medical Association (FMA) has announced plans to pursue legislation aimed at stopping insurance practices that it says can reduce physicians’ revenue.
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Florida Medical Association hosts medical students and residents at annual Capitol event
The Florida Medical Association (FMA) hosted medical students and residents from around the state at its Tallahassee office on Tuesday for the annual Days at the Capitol event.
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Florida Medical Association calls for action on Medicare physician payment reform
The Florida Medical Association (FMA) is urging physicians to participate in a national advocacy campaign aimed at addressing Medicare payment rates for doctors.
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Florida Medical Association announces recipients of 2025 annual awards
Michael Patete, MD, an otolaryngologist from Venice, has been honored with the Award of Distinguished Service at the 2025 Florida Medical Association (FMA) Annual Meeting. Dr. Patete has spent more than three decades in private practice and is…
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Florida Medical Association details legislative wins and ongoing priorities as session extends
The 2025 Florida Legislative Session saw the introduction of 1,982 bills, with only 254 passing both chambers.
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Women leaders discuss work-life balance at Jacksonville medical 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.
