HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital earns national honors for stroke care
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 highlights dangers of fentanyl on awareness day
The Florida Department of Health is marking Fentanyl Awareness and Education Day, following the passage of House Bill 259 by the Florida Legislature on May 23, 2025.
Background checks now required for all Florida-licensed physicians under new law
As of July 1, 2025, all Florida-licensed physicians are required to complete electronic fingerprinting as part of the state’s background screening process before their next license renewal.
Florida Medical Association seeks physician input on insurance payment reform efforts
The Florida Medical Association (FMA) has announced plans to advocate for new legislation aimed at addressing certain insurance practices that the organization says can negatively impact physicians’ revenue.
Florida Medical Association opens nominations for reference committee positions
The Florida Medical Association (FMA) is seeking nominations from county and specialty medical societies for physicians to serve on its reference committees.
Florida Medical Association hosts students and residents for Days at the Capitol
The Florida Medical Association (FMA) hosted medical students and residents from around the state at its downtown Tallahassee office for the annual Days at the Capitol event.
Florida Board of Medicine updates rules on PA prescribing authority and medical licensure
Recent changes in Florida’s medical regulations are affecting how physicians and physician assistants (PAs) operate, train, and become licensed.
Medicare payment bill seeks relief for Florida physicians
A 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 urges 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 issues.
Women physicians discuss leadership growth 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 health officials report illnesses linked to unpasteurized milk from Volusia County dairy
The Florida Department of Health has issued an update on the availability and safety of raw milk in Northeast and Central Florida, following a series of severe illness cases linked…