The Florida Medical Association has selected The Doctors Company/FPIC as the exclusively endorsed medical professional liability insurer for our members. The Doctors Company/FPIC provides Florida physicians with local claims, underwriting and patient safety services. Florida Medical Association members qualify for a five (5) percent premium discount which can be combined with additional loss free discounts for even greater savings. Founded in 1976, The Doctors Company/FPIC is relentlessly committed to advancing, protecting, and rewarding the practice of good medicine. With 71,000 physicians and $4 billion in assets, The Doctors Company/FPIC is the largest national insurer of physician and surgeon medical liability. The Doctors Company/FPIC places great value in the long-lasting relationships it builds with its members, and it recognizes and rewards that loyalty. Eligible members participate in the Tribute® Plan, an innovative benefit that rewards doctors for their loyalty to The Doctors Company/FPIC, and for their commitment to outstanding patient care. We encourage you to find out how you can benefit by securing coverage with The Doctors Company/FPIC. Contact Shelly Hakes, Director of Society Relations, at 800.741.3742, ext. 3294 or email SHakes@thedoctors.com.

Maximizing the buying power potential of the FMA membership by providing benefits to members and groups of all sizes, not usually obtainable by individuals or small groups. Products and services are available through leading insurance and service providers. Special pricing, enhanced benefits, underwriting concessions, and other exclusive benefits are negotiated for most plans. Visit www.memberbenefits.com/fma or call 1.800.282.8626 to speak with a program specialist.

Plans for Individuals & Groups
Health Insurance Package – Individuals and employer groups may apply. Our unique hybrid healthplan package combines high-deductible major medical coverage with our exclusive association group Medical expense indemnity coverage offered through Transamerica, thus offering a unique health insurance package. This hybrid plan results in comparable plan benefits as lower deductible plans, but often at significant premium cost savings. State law underwriting limitations apply.
Disability Insurance – Instant Online quoting, Specialty Own Occupation, competitive group rates
Term Life – Simplified Underwriting, Group rates
Long Term Care – Association premium discount
Auto Insurance – Association group premium discount up to 15%
Pet Insurance – Association premium discount of 5% through VPI
International/Travel Medical - A full-service approach to providing international medical insurance products includes servicing vacationers, those working or living abroad for short or extended periods, people traveling frequently between countries, and those who maintain multiple countries of residence.

OptaComp

: Provides an exclusive workers' compensation program that pays dividends to its participants. Contact Sandi Pinckard at 888.207.4215 or 904.828.7032, send email to Sandra.Pinckard@bcbsfl.com.

Rogers, Gunter, Vaughn Insurance, Inc. provides Group Disability Insurance (7% discount for FMA members) and Group Term Life Insurance (with guaranteed issue coverage up to $100,000) through The Hartford. To learn more about our program, click here for an introductory letter or click here for a detailed brochure. For additional information, please contact Shara Falstrom at 800.893.7242 or by email.

Regions Bank: At Regions, we give you freedom. You've followed a calling to help others. And we believe that helping you achieve financial freedom means helping you focus on your noble mission. That is why we have partnered with the Florida Medical Association to offer you, as a member, a banking relationship that meets your personal needs and those of your practice - so you can direct your attention to what matters most. To learn about our Strength and Stability, click here. For additional information visit www.regions.com. Contact Eddie Knowles at 850.523.4634, send email to Edward.Knowles@Regions.com or Darrell Fowler at 850.523.4648, email Darrell.Fowler@Regions.com.

Bank of America Merchant Services: Provides both debit and credit card processing for FMA members. For more information call 800.429.9521 or visit www.bankofamerica.com.

Mercer Global Advisors: Non-commissioned financial consulting firm serving health care professionals. Please call 805.565.2518 for more details.

Unique financial products for FMA members and medical practices. Products and services are available through leading financial service providers with special negotiated association pricing. Visit www.memberbenefits.com/fma or call 1-800-282-8626 to speak with a program specialist.

401(k) Retirement Plans for Medical Practices - Employee Benefit for Medical Practices. Special association program developed with reduced fees through leading 401k provider.
Mortgage Insiders Program - Members receive a check for $500 after closing. Quicken Loans assigns their highest graded service representatives to work with members in this program. Quicken Loans is ranked "Highest in Customer Satisfaction for Primary Mortgage Origination, Two Years in a Row" by J.D. Power and Associates.
Medical Office Utilities Consulting - Are your electricity, phone, and other utility bills hurting your bottom line? This unique, cost-saving service provides a no-cost, no-obligation, utilities consultation, which often results in savings for the medical practice.

Intelligent Collections since 1938:
I.C. System has been a Preferred Vendor of the FMA since 1988 and has ethically and effectively collected for medical clients for DECADES. Last year, 10,000+ practices Nationwide submitted debts to I.C. System. Many programs available based on your collection philosophy, your internal collection practices, and more. "Soft" collections promote payments and debtor communications to you and "intensive" collections utilize ACA-CERTIFIED, healthcare-experienced, bilingual collectors and optional services: Credit Reporting to all four national bureaus, Bankruptcy Proof of Claim Filing, Settlement Authority, Non-Litigation Attorney Referral (non-suit), and Litigation Referral. Ask about the 10X PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE. Visit www.icmemberbenefits.com or call 800.279.3511 to learn about services and your member benefits. Request your FREE BOOKLET – THE IN$IDE FACT$: Things Most Collection Agencies Won't Tell You.

MORE MONEY, FASTER, FOR LESS!
NCSPlus Incorporated: FMA is proud to introduce NCSPlus Inc. to all FMA members with delinquent accounts. NCSPLUS specializes in Medical collections with a diplomatic "AUDIT" approach which maintains the dialogue between you and your patient rather than alienating them. NCSPLUS's systematic approach which includes; Phone Calls (by bi-lingual Spanish/English collectors), Letters, Mailgrams, Employment Verifications, Attorney Letters, Thank You Letters and most importantly, Credit Bureau Reporting. Typically for less than 10%, NCSPlus not only collects twice the national average, but also remains virtually complaint free and 100% FDCPA compliant. NCSPlus confidently Guarantees their performance! To find out more about FMA's debt collection along with the special benefits you will receive as an FMA member, please call Harve Platig at 321.332.7578 or send email to hplatig@ncsplus.com.

MyOfficeProducts is the Fifth largest office supply company in the US, representing over 35,000 office consumable items. The product categories offered include: office supplies, desktop accessories, dated goods, toner and ink, paper products, writing instruments, and information technology supplies. Additionally, we provide a furniture offering including systems furniture, case goods, seating, design services and space-planning. Our product offering also includes custom printing, ad specialty products, janitorial supplies and office coffee and breakroom services. We provide next day delivery of items ordered from one of our numerous distribution centers located throughout Florida. To visit our website click here. Or, contact Darlene Marcewicz by email or by phone at 850.510.7543.

HIE Networks LLC provides a full suite of HIE services that allows a community or provider to go from start up to full operation with minimal effort and in a significantly shortened timeframe. These services include practice consultation, social architecture, legal structure, software implementation, networking, integration, training and support. HIE Networks has the experience and expertise to provide high quality HIT services as a membership benefit. FMA members receive special pricing that includes: a one-time fee of $1,000 which covers setup, user credentialing, and training; the health information exchange side of the electronic health record interface for no charge; and $20 per provider per month discount on recurring software license and support. For more details contact Allen Byington by email at allen@hienetworks.com or by phone at 850.702.0365 or visit our website at www.hienetworks.com.

Medical Justice: As a FMA Member Benefit Program, Medical Justice® is a membership-based organization that offers affordable, patented services to: (1) Deter frivolous malpractice claims; (2) Address unwarranted demands for refunds; (3) Provide proven strategies for successful counterclaims; and (4) Prevent Internet defamation. With this partnership, we bring FMA members preferred membership discounts. For more information on Medical Justice and to learn about the additional substantial savings for full Medical Justice Membership, call Medical Justice at 877-MED-JUST (877.633.5878) or send email to info@medicaljustice.com.

Landrum Human Resources: Landrum is very excited to join the FMA Preferred Vendor and Member Benefit Programs. Partnering with Landrum gives FMA members the ability to focus on growing their business while knowing their employment and human resources needs are protected. Landrum is a full-service human resource management company providing expert services in Human Resources, Payroll, Benefits Administration, and Risk Management/Workers' Compensation Administration. Landrum was the first Florida Professional Employer Organization (PEO) fully accredited by the Employer Services Assurance Corporation (ESAC), providing financial assurance for over $30 billion dollars in annual employee wages (view video). FMA members, who sign up with Landrum in 2012, qualify for a 10% discount off Landrum PEO services. For more information contact Jerold Hall at 850.266.6165 or by email JBHall@LandrumHR.com, visit www.LandrumHR.com.

FPP Health Solutions: FPP helps physicians dispense prescription medications in their offices to their cash, Medicare, private insurance, Worker's Comp and PIP patients, for patient convenience, better medication compliance, and to add physician revenue. For additional information, contact us by phone 407.261.3030 or by email at info@fpphealthsolutions.com.

United Parcel Service (UPS): Providing FMA members with everyday shipment needs utilizing all UPS shipping methods. Discounts available up to 33% based on weekly usage. Click here to view complete discount chart. For additional information, contact UPS at 800.325.7000.

Rx Security: The FMA is pleased to announce that it has partnered with Rx Security Inc to provide FMA members with Medicaid compliant secure prescription pads for as low as $67.88. Rx Security has been a leading supplier of counterfeit-resistant prescription pads since 1989. With over 30,000 clients across North America, Rx Security's focus is to design, develop and supply products that will assist medical professionals in protecting their patients against prescription drug abuse. Products include: Single part prescription pads; Two part prescription pads; Standard 8 1/2" x 5.5" 2-up EMR printer paper; Perforated 4" x 5.5" 4-up EMR printer paper. For more details, call us at 800.667.9723.

AVIS: The FMA is excited to announce a new member benefit from Avis Rental Car. As an FMA member, you will receive discounts of up to 25 percent, coupons, and other deals when you book through the FMA's Avis site.

Subscription Services: The Florida Medical Association Magazine Program saves you up to 67% off the usual subscription rates on hundreds of the most popular magazines. Subscriptions for both office and personal use are available at discounted prices through this membership program. The same low rates apply to new subscriptions and renewals. Renewals are available no matter how your subscriptions were originally ordered. (If you ever find a lower advertised price for any magazine offered through this program, simply send in the promotional offer with your order and pay the lower amount.) This program also provides a convenient way for you to give gifts to family, friends and clients. A free gift card, with your personalized message, is included with each gift subscription. For more information on this FMA member benefit, visit our website or contact us at: 800.289.6247.