August 5, 2016

OVER 100 PHYSICIAN PRACTICES IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY

HAVE RECEIVED UPWARDS OF 30% OF THEIR WORKERS’ COMPENSATION PREMIUM BACK

THANKS TO THEIR MEMBERSHIP IN THE DADE COUNTY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION!

ARE YOU ONE OF THEM?

Workers Compensation insurance rates are set by the State of Florida; all companies charge the same rate.   You have nothing to lose and potentially 30% of your premium to gain by taking advantage of this DCMA program for members.    To date this program has returned a dividend for 12 straight years, with over $5 million over the past five years to DCMA and other county medical association members:  $600,000 of that to DCMA members.

The difference with the DCMA program through AmTrust North America is you receive a dividend. What is the $$$$$$ amount of return on workers’ compensation premium you could receive?  Below are random samples of the $$$$$$ several physicians received. (Physician or practice initials only are used to ensure privacy).

Doctors FCA received $11,605.16
        Doctors LF&G received $3,361.39    

                     Doctors MPS received $2,323.89              

                              Doctors ORN received $1,821.43

                                    

This plan offers premium refunds for favorable claim experience – as much as 30%!  The plan is written by AmTrust North America – an AmTrust Financial Company.   (“A” rated!).

How to participate:

·        Contact  Bill Gompers @ 888 777-7173 or Tom Murphy @ 800-966-2120; at Danna-Gracey, Inc  - It’s that simple!

Changes in the law for Physician Assistants - HB 375

May 3, 2016

Dear Physicians – Note the changes to the law as it relates to Physician Assistants (PA).   Effective date is July 1, 2016.  Thanks.  Patricia

Physician Assistants

Effective Date: July 1, 2016

Governor Scott signed HB 375 into law on Monday, March 28, 2016.  It relates to Physician Assistants (PA) and includes the following changes to the law: 

·       At renewal, PA must acknowledge that he/she has completed a minimum of ten (10) hours continuing medical education in the specialty practice in which the PA has prescriptive privileges. A signed affidavit is no longer required. 

·       PA may perform services delegated by the supervising physician in the PA’s practice in accordance with his/her education and training unless expressly prohibited under Chapter 458, Florida Statutes or the rules adopted by the Board of Medicine or Chapter 459, Florida Statutes or the rules adopted by the Board of Osteopathic Medicine.

·       Prescriptions may be written in paper or electronic form but must comply with sections 456.0392(1) and 456.42(1), Florida Statutes.

·       Changes to requirements for licensure:

o   No longer need two letters of recommendation;

o   No longer required to submit a sworn, notarized statement regarding criminal history; and  

o   Deletes obsolete provisions related to administering a licensure examination for certain foreign-trained PA applicants.

These changes effect PA’s that practice with allopathic physicians and osteopathic physicians. 

To read the entire bill, go to  http://www.flhealthsource.gov/2016-bills     

Click on 375 Physician Assistants.

Patricia C. Handler

Executive Vice President  

Dade County Medical Association

1501 NW North River Drive - 2nd floor

Miami, Florida   33125

305 324-8717

305 325-1316 – fax

E-mail: Phandler@miamimed.com

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