In addition to the non-profit activities, I enjoyed my visits to Tallahassee to speak with many of our legislators. It is very important for physicians to converse with our lawmakers in order that medicine and our patients are best represented, with the goal being excellent and affordable medical care. Without the DCMS and FMA, these opportunities would not be possible. Just thinkof the many benefits you get by joining. Some of the benefits you can count on include advocacy in the Florida legislature, intervention with government agencies, reimbursement assistance, legal advice, contract review, information and education resources, professional benefits and discounts, networking opportunities, service to your profession and charity work in our community.
Communication is very important.
The DCMS publishes a monthly journal, Jacksonville Medicine. In that journal you can read about many topics concerning physicians in the city of Jacksonville, and earn CME credits. In addition to Jacksonville Medicine , the DCMS is now on the web. On the web site, physicians can get assistance in legislative and marketing issues and practice information. The most important issue to many physicians is legislative representation.