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Florida’s physician shortage: It’s not just primary care and rural areas

WEBAs noted previously in FMA News, a report from IHS Markit commissioned by the Florida Safety Net Hospital Alliance and the Florida Hospital Association projects a shortfall of …

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What ‘right of medical conscience’ means under state law

WEBThis Legislature coupled this “right of medical conscience” with a provision protecting the “use of free speech by a health care practitioner” to create a …

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Telehealth Under Medicare in 2023 and Beyond

WEBUnder current law, most flexibilities will expire 151 days after the end of the PHE, which is currently set to end on Jan. 11, 2023. However, it appears likely that the …

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An Overview of Telehealth and Controlled Substance Prescribing …

WEB1 Rules 64B15-14.008 and 64B8-9.014, Florida Administrative Code, respectively. 2 Rules 64B8-9.0141 and 64B15-14.0081, Florida Administrative Code, did …

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Florida’s physician workforce in 2023

WEBSurvey results indicated that 98.11% of physicians work in urban counties while 1.89% work in Florida’s 31 rural counties. In all of the rural counties, at least 20% of physicians are …

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Acceptable Types Florida Medical Association Career Center

WEBAcceptable Types | Florida Medical Association Career Center Career website

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Physicians get relief from potential legal risks in giving minors

WEBHB 817 was drafted to remove the hospital/college health service limitation and ensure that physicians can provide emergency care to minors in any situation without fear of criminal …

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Physician Loan Assistance Program Launches Feb. 1

WEBTo contact FRAME Program administrators, email [email protected] or call (850) 245-4009. If you are an FMA member with questions or concerns regarding …

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On the Horizon: Significant Debt Relief for Florida Physicians

WEBBy Mary Thomas, FMA Assistance General Counsel | Updated June 16, 2022. In a huge victory for Florida physicians with outstanding medical education loans, …

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What physicians need to know about SB 252

WEBSB 252 has 10 sections, the first six of which potentially affect physicians and will be summarized below. Section 1. This section substantially amends section …

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Florida’s New Immigration Law: What Physician Employers Should …

WEBSB 1718, signed into law by Gov. Ron DeSantis on May 10, 2023, amends various state statutes to address provisions related to individuals in Florida who may be …

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Joshua Lenchus Profile

WEBFrom the outset as a pre-pharmacy student attending community college, FMA President and Broward Health Medical Center Chief Medical Officer Joshua Lenchus, DO, RPh, …

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The 21st Century Cures Act’s Information Blocking Provision

WEBFlorida Medical Association 1430 Piedmont Drive East Tallahassee, FL 3230 00.762.0233 www.FLmedical.org FLRIA MEICAL ASSCIATIN Penalties for violation of the …

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In Effect: Dosing and Supply Limits for Medical Marijuana

WEBIf you are an FMA member who has questions regarding Emergency Rule 64ER22-8, please contact our Legal Department at [email protected] or (850) 224-6496. In …

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Florida’s New E-FORCSE Consultation Requirement: Q&A

WEBThe FMA General Counsel’s office has received numerous calls and emails regarding the new requirement in HB 21 to check the E-FORCSE database prior to prescribing a …

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FRAME program 2023

WEBThe state Department of Health is now accepting applications for the the Florida Reimbursement Assistance for Medical Education (FRAME) Program to assist eligible …

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FMA Installs Joshua Lenchus, DO as its 146 President

WEBLenchus is Chief Medical Officer for Broward Health, a health system with more than 30 locations throughout Broward County. “As a practicing physician and an …

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Analysis of Florida’s New Law Regarding Pelvic Examinations

WEBSB 698 defines “pelvic examination” as the “series of tasks that comprise an examination of the vagina, cervix, uterus, fallo- pian tubes, ovaries, rectum, or external pelvic tissue or …

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