FSOMA is in our second year of attempting to get the update to Chapter 457 (the statute governing us) passed. This is not a “one and done project”, but a multi-year initiative. It is not unusual for it to take 3-5 years.
Last year we spent $75,000 in political contributions and anticipate that much will still be needed in the coming year.
We need you to continue donating to the Fl Health Alliance PC, any amount will help.
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If every active licensed AP practicing in Florida (there are 2,200 currently on the BOA site) donated $50 we would have $110,000 which would really help for the next 2 years. Take into account that only one in five APs are involved in FSOMA and adjust your contribution accordingly as you are able. (Ask your friends to join and to contribute)
We are stronger together
- Definition of direct supervision. Definition of Eastern medicine includes AIT and manual therapy.
- New definition for the practice of acupuncture includes use of anatomy and physiology
- use of evaluation and management
- use of prescriptive rights.
Prescriptive rights includes use of sterile injectable products for AIT, including herbs homeopathics and nutritional supplements and sterile form, which includes vitamins minerals lipids sugars carbohydrates amino acids natural compounds natural substances and local anesthetics,
Under practice of Eastern medicine and prescriptive rights we included ordering clinical laboratory and diagnostic imaging testing - Exemption for licensure in Florida for out of state licensees teaching at a board approved CEU…. Inclusion of new CEU category “PRACTICE MANAGEMENT”
Here is a brief AI description of the cost of putting forth legislation in Florida,
It includes various factors:
- Drafting Costs: Hiring experts or legal professionals to draft the bill if needed.
- Lobbying: Expenses for lobbying efforts to gain support from legislators. This includes paying lobbyists and contributions to legislators.
- Advocacy and Awareness: Costs for campaigns, public relations, or community outreach to gather public and legislative backing.
- Filing Fees: A nominal fee may be required to file the bill.
- Legislative Process: Staff time, committee hearings, and other procedural costs absorbed by the state legislature.
Timeline to Pass Legislation in Florida
The legislative process typically takes several months:
- The Florida Legislature meets annually for 60 days starting in March.
- A bill must go through several stages, including committee reviews, debates, and votes in both the House and Senate.
- If approved, it is sent to the governor, who has 7 days to sign, veto, or let it become law without signing if the Legislature is in session (or 15 days if not).
Some bills take longer if they are complex, face opposition, or need additional hearings, which can extend the process into multiple sessions.
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