David Ojeda joins Baptist Health Cancer Care as oral medicine specialist
Board-certified oral medicine specialist David Ojeda, DDS, has joined Baptist Health Cancer Care.
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Baptist Health appoints Dr. Anastasia Tousimis to key cancer care leadership roles
Breast surgical oncologist Anastasia Tousimis, M.D., MBA, has joined Baptist Health Cancer Care in several leadership roles. Dr. Tousimis will serve as deputy director of Baptist Health Cancer Care, chief…
Dennis Orkoulas-Razis joins Baptist Health Miami Cancer Institute as hematologist oncologist
Dennis Orkoulas-Razis, M.D., MHS, has joined Baptist Health Miami Cancer Institute as a board-certified hematologist oncologist.
Florida observes first Fentanyl Awareness Day following new state law
The Florida Department of Health marked Fentanyl Awareness and Education Day, an event created to highlight the risks associated with fentanyl use.
Florida requires all physicians to undergo electronic fingerprinting under new law
As of July 1, 2025, all physicians licensed in Florida are required to complete electronic fingerprinting for background screening prior to their next license renewal.
Bill seeks reversal of Medicare physician payment cuts impacting Florida
Congress has introduced H.R. 879, known as the Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act, which aims to reverse a 2.83% cut to Medicare physician payments that began in January.
Florida Medical Association urges action on proposed changes to Medicare physician payments
The Florida Medical Association (FMA) is calling on physicians to participate in a national advocacy campaign aimed at addressing Medicare payment issues.
Insurers announce new plan to reduce burden 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 for healthcare providers.
Florida Medical Association hosts students and residents for legislative visit day
The Florida Medical Association (FMA) hosted medical students and residents from around the state at its downtown Tallahassee office on Tuesday for the annual Days at the Capitol event.
Florida Medical Association details legislative wins and ongoing priorities
The 2025 Florida Legislative Session saw a significant number of bills filed, but only a small portion passed both chambers.
Florida medical boards address new regulations on medspas, physician assistants, and licensure
The Florida Board of Medicine and Board of Osteopathic Medicine have been implementing several healthcare-related bills passed during the 2024 Legislative Session, alongside their regular regulatory duties.
Florida medical regulation update covers PA prescribing limits, GME changes
Recent regulatory changes by the Florida Board of Medicine and state policymakers are altering several aspects of medical practice in the state.
Florida Medical Association honors five physicians at annual meeting
Five Florida physicians were recognized for their contributions to medicine at the 2025 Florida Medical Association (FMA) Annual Meeting.
Florida Medical Association co-sponsors leadership event focusing on women in medicine
Physicians from across 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 opens nominations for reference committee positions
The Florida Medical Association (FMA) has announced that county and specialty medical societies can now nominate eligible physicians to serve on its reference committees.
Florida Medical Association seeks legislative action on insurer payment practices
The Florida Medical Association (FMA) announced plans to seek legislative action addressing certain insurance practices that, according to the organization, can result in financial losses for physicians.