12/17/2025
From December 8-10, physician leaders and delegates from the Miami-Dade County Medical Association (MDCMA) traveled to Tallahassee for the annual Legislative Fly-In, engaging directly with Florida legislators to advocate for policies that protect patients, support physicians, and preserve the integrity of the physician-led healthcare system.
During a series of productive meetings at the Capitol, MDCMA delegates focused on key priority issues critical to the practice of medicine and the physician-patient relationship.
Among these was the need for human review of health insurance denials. MDCMA strongly supports HB 527 and SB 202, which would require that medical necessity determinations be reviewed by qualified healthcare professionals rather than automated systems. Delegates emphasized that coverage decisions should be made by humans, not algorithms, to ensure timely, appropriate care for patients.
Delegates also advocated for payment certainty to benefit patients and physicians, supporting the issue outlined in pending legislation to be filed by Representative Dean Black. Ensuring fair, predictable reimbursement is essential to maintaining patient access to care and sustaining physician practices across Florida.
In addition, MDCMA expressed strong opposition to HB 6003, legislation related to medical liability lawsuits. Delegates underscored concerns that this bill could lead to skyrocketing medical malpractice costs, increased defensive medicine, and reduced access to care for patients.
Finally, MDCMA reaffirmed its opposition to the expansion of scope of practice and strongly advocated for physician-led, team-based care.
Delegates emphasized that patient safety and quality outcomes are best achieved when care teams are led by physicians with the education and training necessary to manage complex medical decision-making.
MDCMA extends its sincere gratitude to our dedicated leadership and physician delegates who took time away from their practices to represent Miami-Dade physicians and patients in Tallahassee. Their advocacy and commitment are vital to advancing our shared priorities.
Advocacy efforts like the Tallahassee Fly-In are made possible through the support of the MDCMA Political Action Committee (PAC). We encourage members to support the MDCMA PAC to help amplify our voice, strengthen our advocacy efforts, and ensure that physicians remain at the table when healthcare policy decisions are made. Click on the link to donate to the PAC: https://miamimed.com/page/Advocacy
