In the wake of Florida’s new SB 1580 bill, a burning question arises amongst Florida doctors and their patients: can a doctor refuse to treat a patient? Emerald Coast Medical Association seeks to shed light on this critical topic, as…
Discover Affordable Options for Medical Malpractice Insurance With the escalating number of medical malpractice lawsuits, doctors and healthcare providers often face overwhelming stress and uncertainty. At ECMA, we prioritize our members’ well-being by offering exclusive access to the ECMA Medical…
As healthcare consumers increasingly rely on the internet to find their medical providers, it’s essential for physicians and practices to establish a strong online presence to attract more patients. If you find yourself wondering how to get more patients, one…
As our community struggles to get back to some semblance of normal after the disaster of Michael, healthcare professionals find ourselves again wrestling with the chaos addressing basic healthcare needs. These are unprecedented times, and like our patients, many of…
Healthcare is best delivered by a team of professionals working together for the good of the patient. Each member is trained for a specific role, with specific training requirements commensurate with responsibility. Independent practice of Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners not…
By Michelle Flaat, Executive Director of the Emerald Coast Medical Association. It’s that time of year again…Open Enrollment for Individual Health Insurance plans. Confusing information and sometimes empty promises will be made by a multitude of insurance companies about their…
Some time ago, doctors would make house calls for patients who couldn’t get out of the house. This is still practiced for special cases, but this “old-fashioned” practice is dying off. Now, this practice has seen a new style of…
The decline in opioid prescriptions has been a major force for the drop in drug overdose deaths. This is also the first time that the number of fatalities has dropped since 1990. The amount of drug overdose deaths in the…
The families who are covered by TRICARE have reported worse access to healthcare than those with private plans and even people who are uninsured. A research team led by the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) analyzed nearly 85,000 children to…
The internet is used for everything (medically) nowadays. Looking up symptoms, scheduling doctor appointments, and even looking at reviews of medical professionals. We’ve heard of people writing bad restaurant reviews for the craziest reasons. Unfortunately, these fake and irrational reviews…
