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One of the pivotal moments in its history is that we have chapters and our chapter network is strong and vibrant. As ACC celebrates its 75th Anniversary, we were able to look back on our chapter and its role - click below to read the article in Cardiology Magazine. And cheers to us for the past while we continue to forge ahead and be your cardiology home!

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President's Message

december 2024


The dust hasn’t yet settled after the recent election as the political ‘domino effect’ continues to impact the makeup of Florida’s state and federal elected offices. We anticipate a series of changes as state lawmakers and cabinet members announce their desire to seek federal office after the recent appointments by the President-Elect involving Florida’s congressional officials.  And while all that plays out, the Chapter’s advocacy efforts MUST continue.   


Our D.C. Government Relations Team is fully engaged and ready to seize upon opportunities under the second Trump administration.  At the state level, the newly elected legislature will be holding Interim Committee meetings in December to prepare for Florida’s 60-day Legislative Session beginning March 4th.

 

Like it or not…legislative advocacy is an important part of our ability to provide top-notch patient care, free from burdensome restrictions as supported by special interests.  As Cardiologists we must engage in the legislative process to help guide and educate lawmakers as they make decisions that will have lasting impacts on how we practice medicine and provide patient care.  As I often state, “when it comes to political advocacy, if you are not at the table, you are on the menu."

 

Defending our interests in Tallahassee and helping direct our advocacy efforts is Johnson & Blanton, our State Government Affairs team. Marnie George, our point-of-contact at Team JB will continue to work closely with the Chapter’s Advocacy Committee, now guided by Chair Dr. Alan Ackermann. With your help, we will be able to quickly analyze legislative proposals and provide appropriate responses to help protect our patients and the intricate details about our practice.  

 

While advocacy may be new to many of you, an effective way to engage with lawmakers is to be a ‘Doctor of the Day’ in Tallahassee during the Regular Legislative Session (March 4 – May 2, 2025). This program is open to any Florida medical doctor to volunteer for one day in the Legislative Clinic.  While there, our lobbyists will give you a full legislative briefing to start your day.  You will also be able to meet with your legislator, visit legislative committee meetings and join your legislator inside the House or Senate Chamber during their Floor proceedings.  Last Session, the FCACC sent four Cardiologists to Tallahassee for this program – I challenge you to help double that number in 2025!  Be on the look-out for more details once the 2025 Doctor of the Day application is available.  

 

The FCACC works hand-in-hand with the Florida Medical Association and the other medical specialties to fend off scope-of-practice efforts and to support legislation that improves access to medical care.  We are seeking opportunities to secure some significant wins for organized medicine this Session and look forward to providing more details in the weeks ahead once the House and Senate committee structure takes shape.  In the meantime, we need your engagement in our Advocacy efforts to support Dr. Ackermann, as he leads us forward. Consider volunteering today.

 

Sincerely,

David Kenigsberg, MD, FACC, FHRS

President-elect, Florida Chapter ACC 


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