State Legislative Agenda

PBCMS coordinates with Florida Medical Association, American Medical Association, and other organizations to fight for legislation that protects patients and safeguards physicians’ ability to practice medicine. We are committed to the passage of laws that improve medicine, and to the defeat of proposals that would undermine physicians and harm patients.

The 2018 FMA Annual Meeting is scheduled for August 3-5, 2018 at Loews Sapphire Falls Resort at Universal Orlando. Preparations are currently underway for the business of the House of Delegates and other aspects of the meeting. Updates will be posted on the FMA Annual Meeting website as they become available, including an announcement when registration becomes open.

HOTEL INFORMATION
Loews Sapphire Falls Resort at Universal Orlando is located at 6601 Adventure Way. The room rate for a standard/double room is $205 and reservations can be made by calling group reservations at 866-360-7395 or by clicking here. The group cut-off date is July 2, 2018. One night’s room deposit is required when making a reservation. Cancellation of guaranteed reservations must be received five (5) days prior to arrival to avoid one night’s room/taxes. Check in is at 4:00 pm and checkout is at 11am. The Resort Kid’s Camp at adjoining Royal Pacific offers supervised children’s activity center (4-14 years of age). Open 5 pm to midnight on Fridays and Saturdays. Call 407-503-3200 or click here.

2018 FMA Bill Watch List

2018 Legislative Report
The 2018 Florida Legislative Session concluded on Sunday, March 11, with only 200 bills passed by both chambers and sent to Gov. Rick Scott. PBCMS Council on Advocacy and Legislation were actively engaged in advocacy efforts including testifying on Opioid Legislation. For a complete summary click here.