Independent Physicians

Legislature Takes Action to Address Controlled Substances

May 25, 2017 at 05:48 pm by Staff

Fraser Cobbe Orange County Medical Society Seminole County Medical Society The Florida Legislature spent considerable time during the 2017 Legislative Session debating.... Read More

Legislature Expands Prescription Drug Price Transparency

May 18, 2017 at 11:34 am by Staff

Fraser Cobbe Orange County Medical Society Seminole County Medical Society While our organization reflects on some of the missed opportunities related to health care polic.... Read More

OCMS/SCMS Final Look at 2017 Regular Legislative Session

May 11, 2017 at 10:48 am by Staff

The 2017 Legislative Session came to a dramatic conclusion on Friday night with many health policy issues remaining undecided and failing to advance. The Legislature is due.... Read More

Life Expectancy of African Americans Rising and More Help Could be on the Way

May 03, 2017 at 07:22 pm by Staff

Fraser Cobbe Orange County Medical Society Seminole County Medical Society Wednesday's edition of the AMA Morning Rounds included a series of media reports delivering good.... Read More

OCMS and SCMS 2017 Legislative Update

Apr 25, 2017 at 06:01 pm by Staff

Supported Bills: Ambulatory Surgery Centers - (SB 222 & HB 145) Summary: Bill extends length of stay in an ASC to 24 hours from the start of the procedure. Creates li.... Read More

Patients and Physicians Alerted to Medical Marijuana Scam

Apr 20, 2017 at 02:28 pm by Staff

Fraser Cobbe Orange County Medical Society Seminole County Medical Society The Orange County Medical Society Board of Directors has been alerted to a scam that attempts t.... Read More

The OCMS and SCMS are Looking for Representatives to This Year's FMA House of Delegates

Apr 17, 2017 at 02:50 pm by Staff

The Florida Medical Association Annual Meeting is taking place August 4-6, 2017 at Loews Sapphire Falls Resort at Universal Orlando. The deadline to submit our list of deleg.... Read More

2017 Florida Legislative Session Update

Apr 14, 2017 at 09:05 am by Staff

The Orange County Medical Society is extremely active in the ongoing 2017 Florida Legislative Session addressing issues of importance for our members. We are proud to relea.... Read More

Harnessing the Enthusiasm of Emerging Leaders

Apr 13, 2017 at 05:37 pm by Staff

Fraser Cobbe Orange County Medical Society Seminole County Medical Society When you consider the speed of change and advance of technology it is probably more important t.... Read More

Does Proposed Opioid Prescribing Legislation Go Too Far?

Apr 06, 2017 at 07:28 pm by Staff

Fraser Cobbe Orange County Medical Society Seminole County Medical Society In recent years, physician organizations, community treatment centers, elected officials, law en.... Read More

Organized Medicine Legislative Priorities Advance

Mar 30, 2017 at 06:05 pm by Staff

Fraser Cobbe Orange County Medical Society Seminole County Medical Society As we quickly close the door on the fourth week of the 2017 Florida Legislative Session, there are.... Read More

Dr. Charles Chase to Lead OCMS Delegation

Mar 23, 2017 at 08:47 am by Staff

Fraser Cobbe Orange County Medical Society The Orange County Medical Society is pleased to announce the appointment of Charles Chase, D.O. as the chair of the OCMS Delegatio.... Read More

Orange County Medical Society Announces Career Center

Feb 14, 2017 at 10:26 am by Staff

The Orange County Medical Society (OCMS) is proud to announce its new OCMS Career Center, the premier resource to connect career opportunities with highly qualified healthcare.... Read More

Legislation Advances that will Protect Patients from Formulary Changes

Feb 09, 2017 at 03:21 pm by Staff

Fraser Cobbe Orange County Medical Society Seminole County Medical Society One of the most significant considerations for individuals and employers when analyzing.... Read More

Department of Health Enables Physician Designees to Query Drug Database

Feb 01, 2017 at 10:53 am by Staff

Fraser Cobbe Orange County Medical Society Seminole County Medical Society The Florida Department of Health has finalized a rule that will enable physicians to use designees t.... Read More

AMA Advocacy Protects Physicians from Reporting Penalties

Jan 19, 2017 at 09:39 am by Staff

Fraser Cobbe Orange County Medical Society Seminole County Medical Society The American Medical Association released an important update last week on potential quality r.... Read More

Dr. Brian A. Nobie Sworn in as 106th President of OCMS

Jan 11, 2017 at 08:57 pm by Staff

Fraser Cobbe Orange County Medical Society Over 100 local physicians were present Wednesday evening during the OCMS Annual Meeting for the swearing in of the 106th President.... Read More

Physicians Urged to be Patient with Implementation of Medical Marijuana

Jan 04, 2017 at 10:48 pm by Staff

Fraser Cobbe Orange County Medical Society Seminole County Medical Society Health News Florida published a good story this week of the challenges physicians and patients face.... Read More

Patients Need Solutions for Covering their Cost of Care

Dec 07, 2016 at 09:37 pm by Staff

Fraser Cobbe Orange County Medical Society Seminole County Medical Society One of the greatest fortunes I have received in my life is the advice I received from my insurance a.... Read More