It has been a long, hot summer with legislators fully getting to enjoy the sultry Tallahassee weather.

We had a special session on redistricting of congressional maps, August 10 – 21, with no agreement and are waiting to see how the courts intend to resolve the maps. A special session is called for October 19 – November 6

Legislative Update The Legislature is about to enter the fourth week of the Legislative Session and the Florida House has continued its assault on the House of medicine and the hospital industry. Rep. Dr. Pigman has filed his scope of practice expansion bill which would allow independent practice for PA’s and APRN’s. This bill is […]

Legislative Update On January 14th the Florida Legislature will convene for their annual 60 day Legislative Session. The continuation of legislation expanding physician extenders is anticipated to be pushed by the Florida House. The balanced billing issue is still being discussed on the national level and it remains to be seen if legislation will be […]