Florida Medical Association

Andrew Borom, MD, was elected FMA PAC President for the 2025-2026 election cycle during the FMA Board meeting in Gainesville this past weekend. Congratulations, Dr. Borom! Read more about this Tallahassee-based physician: https://buff.ly/3ENZims

On March 11 at 5:30 p.m. ET, the FMA, E-FORCSE®, and the Florida PDMP Foundation will host a live CME webinar, Pain Management: Prescribing Pearls for Clinicians with FMA Past President Joshua Lenchus, DO. Registration is free for all attendees (1.5 credits): https://buff.ly/41d1f4O

This Valentine's Day, let's show some love to a few FMA staff who make all our lives easier! ⚖️ Sarah Hickman, Vice President of Political Affairs, has her finger on the pulse of Florida elections. She works closely with the FMA Political Action Committee to advocate for medicine-friendly candidates. She has served Florida physicians for nearly 26 years! 💻 Adam Baust, Deputy Director of Operations, leads the organization by example, from training staff on organization procedures to integrating new software with our database. He has served Florida physicians for 15 years! 📞 Chandra Prine, Membership Coordinator, might be the voice you hear when you call the FMA to reset your login password. With her knowledge of all things membership and licensure-related, she ensures your voice is heard and your questions are answered. She has served Florida physicians for nearly 10 years! #HappyValentinesDay to all! Don't forget to show your appreciation to friends and close colleagues today. 💗

🗣️ SUPPORT NEEDED: Congress has finally released a bill – H.R. 879, the Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act – that would put an end to the 2.83% Medicare physician payment cut that went into effect last month. Additionally, H.R. 879 would institute a 2% payment increase to help offset some of the losses that physicians have incurred so far this year. Read our update for more information: https://buff.ly/4hwqJjp Please urge your congressional representative to co-sponsor the Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act: https://buff.ly/3EvCqIq

Register for our Feb. 26 CME webinar (noon ET) with board-certified psychiatrist Stacy Greeter, MD, for guidance on setting healthy boundaries, communicating unmet needs, and rekindling your passion for medicine. Participants can earn Participants can earn 1 credit. Save $50 by joining the FMA before registering: https://buff.ly/4hNQz1Z From Barely Surviving to Thriving is one of several educational webinars that originated from the FMA’s Women in Medicine Committee, which was created by our Board of Governors. Read more about the committee’s initiatives and previous CME webinars, as well as upcoming events focused on women in medicine: https://buff.ly/4jQs7im

Did you know? In the United States, heart disease is the leading cause of death for men, women, and people of most racial and ethnic groups. Only half of U.S. adults treated for high blood pressure take their medication as recommended. Learn methods to build trust with patients and understand their barriers. https://buff.ly/417FuTX ❤️🩹 #HeartMonth

Join us tomorrow for Strategies for Private Practice Launches, a webinar that will provide valuable insights into clinical, operational, and financial considerations for starting and growing your practice. Register today! https://buff.ly/4gfRKpL Privia Health Panacea Financial

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Launching a private practice? This February 11 webinar will provide valuable insights into clinical, operational, and financial considerations for starting and growing your practice. Register today! https://buff.ly/4gfRKpL Privia Health Panacea Financial

Save the date for the 2025 FMA Annual Meeting in Orlando, Florida - July 24-27. Registration and hotel information coming soon!