Government Affairs Committee
The Government Affairs Committee makes recommendations on legislative and regulatory issues affecting emergency care and health care public policies. Duties include:
- monitor legislative bills and amendments to determine impact on emergency medicine
- provide written analysis of legislation as needed
- plan FCEP’s annual Emergency Medicine Days event in Tallahassee
Next Committee Meetings:
March 13, 2020
9:00-1:00 pm
EMLRC in Orlando, FL
Dr. Damian CaraballoLatest News
Spring 2020: Gov’t Affairs
This year’s legislative session had a very heavy focus on healthcare, as this was a priority of Speaker of the House, Rep. Jose Oliva, who is in his final year of his position. Below are some of the key bills affecting the specialty of emergency medicine: FAILED TO PASS: SB 378/HB 771: Motor Vehicle Insurance This would have replaced the PIP...
Winter 2020: Government Affairs: Legislative Session Preview
2020 will be an early Legislative Session in Tallahassee. FCEP will be holding its annual advocacy meeting, Emergency Medicine (EM) Days, on January 27-29. This year looks like it will reignite many of the battles we have been fighting over the past several years. At the forefront will be scope of practice bills. There will be another push to...
Fall 2019: Gov Affairs: It’s Time to Speak Up
It's time to speak up. Balance billing legislation is the biggest threat to emergency medicine. Imagine if someone told you certain groups were lobbying in Washington D.C. to cut your salary 30-40% in order to pad health insurance company income statements. Would it motivate you to do something to stop it? In an effort to end balance billing (now...
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Emergency Medicine Days
FCEP's premier advocacy event during Florida Session