Dear Physicians - The 2013 legislative session concluded on Friday, May 3, 2013. Of the nearly 1,850 bills filed, only 286 of them passed....

Dear Physicians – Please read this important message from the Florida Department of Health.  Patricia

World Meningitis Day - 24 April 2013

World Meningitis Day is held every year on April 24th to raise the global profile of meningitis, emphasize the importance of vaccination, and provide support for those dealing with the consequences of the disease.  This year’s event will mark the fifth anniversary of World Meningitis Day with the focus to promote the important role of vaccinations in preventing the most deadly forms of the disease....

The Dade County Medical Association is proud to announce a special benefit program for member physicians. 

Members of the DCMA are eligible for up to a 25% discount on an individual guaranteed issue disability product. 

The product features are listed below.

Updated Recommendations for Use of Tetanus Toxoid, Reduced Diphtheria Toxoid, and Acellular Pertussis Vaccine (Tdap) in Pregnant Women
Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), 2012

The Immunization Program is pleased to share the following ACIP Recommendation with our immunization partners.  On February 22, 2012, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released Updated Recommendations for ......

Dear Physicians – Following is an article from today’s The New York Times advising that the Obama administration has said states can cut Medicaid payments to many doctors and other health care providers to hold down costs.  This will be a major issue if this comes up during the 2013 session of the Florida Legislature.  DCMA leadership, specifically the Key Contact Physician program, stands ready to meet with Miami-Dade County legislators to vehemently oppose any cut in Medicaid payments.  Patricia

February 12, 2013

Important: Supply Delays for Pentacel Vaccine Update

The Immunization Program wants to update all immunization providers about the following vaccine supply information.

February 5, 2013

Dear Physicians – FYI.  Patricia

Companies consider healthcare cost strategies

South Florida businesses are busy hiring advisers, hearing from experts and crunching numbers to analyze the looming costs of health insurance reform.

Dear Physicians -

First Coast Service Options (First Coast), your Medicare contractor in Florida, invites you to attend our 18^th annual Medifest 2013 in Fort Lauderdale, Tampa and Tallahassee. Medifest is First Coast’s signature, face-to-face educational event for Medicare Part A and Part B providers/suppliers in Florida. Best of all, providers can earn continuing education units

Dear Physicians – the below article may be of interest to you.  Patricia

7 Trends in Hospital-Employed Physician Compensation

Written by Bob Herman | January 25, 2013

Salaries and compensation packages of hospital-employed physicians have become a burning topic in recent years, mostly due to the upsurge in hospitals acquiring physician practices and subsequent employment of physicians.