The FMA is the largest professional association dedicated to helping physicians practice medicine in the state of Florida. As a member, you have access to expert advice, support and resources you won't find anywhere else. The FMA represents physicians legislatively, offers a variety of vendor discount programs, free state-mandated CME courses, assistance in reimbursement and coding issues with Medicare, Medicaid, and insurance companies, and much more. To catch a glimpse of what the FMA has to offer, please read through our member benefits overview.
We maintain a strong state legislative presence aimed at protecting and strengthening the economic viability of medical practices in Florida. We support policies that reinforce physicians’ positions as leaders in healthcare to ensure that physicians receive prompt and fair reimbursement for their services. Click here for more information or contact the Department of Governmental Affairs by phone 800.762.0233 or e-mail.
We work with regulatory agencies, such as the Department of Health and AHCA, to help physicians in executive and legislative arenas, and to reduce the administrative burdens on physicians and their office staff. For more information, please click here or contact the Department of Governmental Affairs by phone 800.762.0233 or e-mail.
We offer free online CME, including the state-mandated* courses for Florida allopathic licensure.
Prevention of Medical Errors Course* (Also appropriate for initial osteopathic license application only)
Domestic Violence Course* (Also appropriate for osteopathic license renewal)
HIV/AIDS Course* (Also appropriate for osteopathic license renewal)
End-of-Life Care Course
For more information regarding our online CME courses, click here or contact our Education Department by phone 800.762.0233 or e-mail.
We are available to provide you and your staff with practice management information regarding reimbursement issues and coding assistance. We stand ready to intervene on your behalf when a claim is delayed or denied by Medicaid, Medicare, insurance companies, and managed care organizations. For more information, click here or contact our Medical Economics Department by phone 800.762.0233.
The FMA saves physician members time and money through a variety of discount programs. From medical malpractice insurance to prescription notepads, the FMA finds ways to decrease your expenses while continuing to practice medicine. For a full list of our Vendor Discount Programs, click here.
The FMA’s Career Center is designed to help connect our job-seeking members with new employment opportunities and also provide a place for employers to post job openings. FMA members receive free jobseeker tools and discounted rates for job postings. For more information, click here or contact Shawn Winship by phone 800.762.0233 or e-mail.
Physician Leadership Academy
Working in conjunction with the Leadership Development Institute at the University of Florida, the FMA Foundation has developed a customized, 10-month emerging leader program designed specifically to train physicians on the fundamentals of leadership in an ever-changing medical environment. The purpose of this in-depth program is to enable physicians to enhance their leadership skills and provide physician members with training in core aptitudes to excel within the business world, organized medicine, medical staffs, group practices, and in the public policy arena. If you would like further information, please contact Colette Podgorski by phone 800.762.0233 or e-mail.
We keep our members informed about the changing landscape of medicine through our award-winning, quarterly publication, Florida Medical Magazine, the quarterly Bulletin, and electronic newsletters such as the President's Report, Legislative Update, and Member Connection. To view these publications, click here.
Questions regarding member benefits? Contact the FMA Membership Department at 800.762.0233 or membership@flmedical.org.