Description: The Florida Medical Association (FMA) is the statewide professional association representing physicians, residents and medical students in Florida. It works to advance the science and art of medicine, promote public health and patient safety, provide continuing medical education and professional resources, and represent physician and patient interests before the Florida Legislature and state regulatory agencies. Type: Non-profit professional association (state medical society) Policies: Typically pursues health-care policy and regulatory issues including Medicaid and Medicare reimbursement, insurance access and coverage, physician payment and reimbursement reform, scope-of-practice and licensing, medical liability and tort reform, public health and preventive care initiatives, telemedicine and health information policy, medical education and workforce development. Funding: Primarily funded by member dues and fees, continuing medical education and conference revenues, publications and advertising, corporate sponsorships and program grants; also supports political advocacy through an affiliated PAC. Affiliates: County medical societies across Florida, the American Medical Association (AMA) as its national affiliate, affiliated political action committee and collaborations with Florida medical schools and specialty societies.
