501(c)(6): Business League / Trade Association. TO HELP PHYSICIANS PRACTICE MEDICINE. THEIR GOALS ARE PUBLIC POLICY ADVOCACY, BEING THE VOICE OF MEDICINE, INCREASING VALUE, & OPTIMIZING EFFECTIVENESS.
501(c)(6): Business League / Trade Association. TO HELP PHYSICIANS PRACTICE MEDICINE. THEIR GOALS ARE PUBLIC POLICY ADVOCACY, BEING THE VOICE OF MEDICINE, INCREASING VALUE, & OPTIMIZING EFFECTIVENESS.

November 5, 2025
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released the final rule for the 2026 Physician Fee Schedule, which includes changes to payment rates and telehealth policies.
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October 25, 2025
Kristina Mirabeau-Beale, MD, MPH, a member of the Florida Medical Association (FMA), has dedicated her career to radiation oncology with a focus on patient-centered care. Dr. Mirabeau-Beale is the co-chair of the U.S. Breast Cancer Research Group...
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October 22, 2025
Cigna has announced a new reimbursement policy, “Evaluation & Management Coding and Accuracy (R49),” which will take effect for services provided on or after October 1, 2025.
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October 15, 2025
Karen Ching-Tismal, MD, FACS, a breast surgical oncologist at Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center in Jacksonville, Florida, emphasizes the importance of building strong relationships with her patients.
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October 14, 2025
The federal government entered a shutdown at midnight on September 30 after Congress did not pass a funding bill or temporary resolution for 2026.
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September 26, 2025
A new federal regulation from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will take effect on October 1, 2025, aiming to reduce the use of fax machines in medical offices by updating health information technology systems.
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August 20, 2025
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.
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August 8, 2025
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.
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August 8, 2025
The Florida Medical Association (FMA) is calling on physicians to participate in a national advocacy campaign aimed at addressing Medicare payment issues.
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August 8, 2025
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.
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