Laws Approved by Governor with July 1, 2025 Effective Date

Fraser Cobbe and Joe Daraskevich continue the series with a look at some of the bills that have now been signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis and what sort of changes can be expected in the medical community starting July 1. The first topic they dive into is a new law that covers student athletes in Florida high schools. The new mandate requires ECGs for student athletes starting in the 2026 school year. They switch topics to discuss new limits to non-FDA approved use of stem cells. The three types of medicine covered in this expansion are orthopedics, wound care and pain management. Fraser and Joe bring the conversation back to schools with a look at expanding disease-specific research opportunities and some new tools. Things will happen quickly as legislators prepare for the 2026 Legislative Session, so feel free to reach out to Fraser or Joe if you're looking to get more involved.

2025 Florida Healthcare Laws Effective July 1st

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Health Care Headlines You Need to Know

May 6, 2025

Fraser Cobbe and Joe Daraskevich break down the final days of the scheduled 2025 Legislative Session and explain why the excitement isn't over in Tallahassee. Legislators left town without a budget deal in place, so they will return to the Florida State Capitol for more negotiating later this month. One of the hottest topics in the medical field this Session was the wrongful death legislation. Fraser talks about the latest with that bill and why the governor has the final say. Fraser has a list of bills that should still be watched closely in the Special Session, including some priorities in the rural areas of the state. As always, leave a comment below if there's unfinished business you would like to know more about.

April 29, 2025

As the 2025 Legislative Session in Tallahassee gets closer to the finish line, Fraser Cobbe and Joe Daraskevich discuss the remaining priorities for physicians in the state and what has to happen for those bills to become law. Fraser starts the episode by breaking down a shift in leadership in the Democratic Party, now that Jason Pizzo has switched to No Party Affiliation. That's just the latest headline in a Session that's featured plenty of drama within parties and across the aisle. The likelihood of a Special Session gets stronger and stronger each day as budget discussions continue. It appears legislators are struggling to agree on top line items, meaning there's a long way to go before all the spending is approved. Fraser also explains the latest in the wrongful death legislation and why Wednesday (4/30) will be a busy day in the House and the Senate. Drop a comment below if you have any thoughts on the final days of Session!

April 21, 2025

Fraser Cobbe and Joe Daraskevich start the episode by addressing the mass shooting at Florida State University and the impact it had on people across the state. They point out available resources and previous legislation that could be helpful in the aftermath of the violence. From there, Fraser addresses some good news in the fight against the Fentanyl crisis in a bill with bipartisan support amid a contentious couple weeks between political opponents in the House and Senate. Fraser and Joe also discuss fluoride in Florida water and tort measures across the state. As a reminder, PAC donors are invited to a special VIP episode Wednesday night where Fraser and Joe plan to answer questions and offer a full breakdown of the bills they've been following throughout the 2025 Legislative Session.

April 14, 2025

Before Fraser Cobbe and Joe Daraskevich jump into the weekly headlines from Tallahassee, they take a moment to acknowledge Fraser picking the correct winner in the 2025 Masters. Congratulations to Fraser and Rory McIlroy.   Focusing back on the 2025 Legislative Session, Fraser and Joe discuss the ongoing drama between the House and Gov. Ron DeSantis. Fraser explains the budget negotiations have some people worried that priorities from last year's Live Healthy initiative could see some financial cuts. They also discuss paper prescriptions and access to medical records.

April 7, 2025

Fraser Cobbe and Joe Daraskevich talk a little golf to kick off 2025 Masters week. While the golf world is focused on Augusta, Ga., plenty of eyes are watching Tallahassee, where lawmakers on opposite sides of the aisle continue to butt heads. In this episode, Fraser explains why some bills may get all the way to the governor's desk before they fizzle out. Joe and Fraser also track the progress of a bill related to CRNA autonomous practice and why that piece of legislation has a long way to go despite passing in the House. The second half of the 2025 Legislative Session will see the number of bills dwindle as stakeholders focus on priorities that can potentially become law. The clock is ticking with each passing day, creating a sense of pressure for legislators in Florida. Tune in to find out which golfers Fraser and Joe pick to win the Masters!

March 31, 2025

The fourth week of the 2025 Legislative Session involved some hot topics in Tallahassee. Fraser Cobbe and Joe Daraskevich talk about some of the things that should be top of mind for physicians in Florida, including the House teeing up the largest sales tax break in history and what that could mean for some important healthcare initiatives. They also break down the continued momentum in the House for a bill looking to enable autonomous practice for psychiatric nurses and where that stands in the Senate. The discussion wraps up with Joe's musical selection of the week, as he points out the correct spelling of an artist's name can be very important when going to see a concert. As always, viewers are encouraged to leave their comments below because there is a lot more to come in the remaining weeks of the Legislative Session and it's important to cover the topics that matter most to physicians.

March 24, 2025

Fraser Cobbe and Joe Daraskevich try to bring listeners a little good news since March 20 was the International Day of Happiness, but not everything went the way physicians hoped in the third week of the 2025 Legislative Session. There's some good news regarding a bill filed by Rep. Dean Black (R) from Jacksonville that touches on retroactive denials. The bill is alive after passing through a committee on the House side as the attention turns to the Senate.  Physicians won't be as happy to hear about movement on a bill that covers sovereign immunity and another one that focuses on wrongful death. Joe closes out the episode with a musical selection that is sure to make people happy again, so give that a listen and focus on the positive things happening in Tallahassee!

March 17, 2025

Fraser Cobbe and Joe Daraskevich sit down on St. Patrick's Day to talk about the second week of the 2025 Legislative Session in Tallahassee. The discussion starts off with a time-sensitive request for help documenting the impact of retroactive denials and credit card payments from insurers. Please reach out to Fraser or Joe if you have examples you'd like to share with legislators. They also talk about a House committee weighing the expansion of access vs. patient safety in regards to a bill that looks to enable psychiatric nurses to practice independently.

March 7, 2025

Fraser Cobbe and Joe Daraskevich explain what happened in the first week of the 2025 Legislative Session in Tallahassee, specifically some noteworthy nuggets for the medical community. With the Department of Government Efficiency getting a lot of attention at the national level, Fraser breaks down how a similar initiative in Florida could mean some changes for physicians. Fraser and Joe also focus on some bills with early momentum and why doctors need to follow those closely in the weeks ahead.

February 25, 2025

Fraser Cobbe and Joe Daraskevich both spent time in Tallahassee with Florida physicians recently to discuss proposed bills and important issues for the medical community. In this episodes, they talk about some of the hot topics that moved the needle during their legislative visits, including scope of practice and the "free kill" bill.

February 13, 2025

Three Health Care Headlines You Need to Know: Post Super Bowl Legislative Session Kickoff Program

Fraser Cobbe and Joe Daraskevich preview some of the hot topics ahead of the 2025 legislative session in Tallahassee. The headlines include some fireworks on social media, potential relief from insurance companies for patients and physicians, and the movement that's drawing the most attention as lawmakers start to settle in. Join Fraser and Joe each week during Session as they breakdown all the biggest developments.
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