Description: The Florida Osteopathic Medical Association (FOMA) is the professional association representing osteopathic physicians (DOs) in Florida. It advances the practice of osteopathic medicine through advocacy, physician education, professional development, and programs that support public health and access to care for Floridians. Type: Non-profit professional medical association Policies: Advocacy for physician licensure and scope of practice protections for DOs, reimbursement and payment parity (Medicaid/Medicare/private insurers), support for graduate medical education and residency funding, public health initiatives, telemedicine policy, workforce and rural health access, regulatory and tort reform affecting medical practice. Funding: Primarily funded by member dues and professional membership fees, continuing medical education (CME) and conference revenues, sponsorships and exhibitor fees, and charitable contributions to affiliated foundations. Affiliates: American Osteopathic Association (national), county and regional Florida osteopathic societies, the FOMA-affiliated charitable/educational foundation, and clinical/academic partners in Florida's osteopathic medical education community.
