Nassau County Medical Society

08/14/2026

Have questions about the recent childhood vaccine executive order?

FMA General Counsel Jeff Scott, Esq., shared an update on what Florida physicians should know: https://www.flmedical.org/florida/Florida_Public/News/2026/Trump-vaccine-order.aspx

05/13/2026

We had a great time together last month at the April Membership Meeting and Dinner!

Thank you to everyone who came out to David's Restaurant & Lounge in Fernandina Beach as we enjoyed an evening of networking, dinner, and learning.

05/04/2026

A recent statewide update from the Florida Medical Association (FMA) highlights several regulatory developments physicians should be aware of: https://www.flmedical.org/florida/Florida_Public/News/2026/State_regulatory_update_04_20.aspx

03/30/2026

Happy National Doctors’ Day from the NCMS!

Thank you for the daily sacrifices you make to provide quality and compassionate care in our community.

03/17/2026

In this episode of Health Care Headlines You Need to Know from Tallahassee, NCMS Executive Director Fraser Cobbe and staff member Joe Daraskevich wrap a bow on the 2026 Florida Legislative Session.

Fraser breaks down a handful of bills that will not pass in 2026 because the budget is the only thing left to be ironed out. But, some familiar topics are bound to come back in 2027:

Fraser Cobbe and Joe Daraskevich wrap a bow on the 2026 legislative session on the Tuesday following the final day, which happens to be Saint Patrick's Day. ...

03/09/2026

In this episode of Health Care Headlines You Need to Know from Tallahassee, NCMS Executive Director Fraser Cobbe and staff member Joe Daraskevich provide a quick update on the state budget. It doesn't look like legislators will agree on the budget by the time the session comes to a close, and Fraser explains why and what that means for an already busy election year.

Fraser spends some time giving an update on vaccine legislation and some other hot medical topics that don't stand much of a chance since they need to pass in both chambers, although there's always a chance in the final week:

Fraser Cobbe and Joe Daraskevich flip the script a little bit this week by introducing the musical selection first before jumping into the weekly headlines. ...

03/03/2026

As the 2026 Florida Legislative Session continues, NCMS Executive Director Fraser Cobbe and staff member Joe Daraskevich are focused on which pieces of legislation have a chance to cross the finish line and which bills seem to be losing momentum:

Fraser Cobbe and Joe Daraskevich are focused on which pieces of legislation have a chance to cross the finish line and which bills seem to be losing momentum...

02/23/2026

As the 2026 Florida Legislative Session moves past the 40-day mark, NCMS Executive Director Fraser Cobbe and staff member Joe Daraskevich talk with special guest Toni Large, a lobbyist focused on healthcare policy, to give fresh insight from Tallahassee.

Tune in:

Fraser Cobbe and Joe Daraskevich bring on special guest Toni Large to give fresh insight from Tallahassee as the 2026 legislative session moves past the 40-d...

02/17/2026

NCMS Executive Director Fraser Cobbe and staff member Joe Daraskevich take a look back at the first half of the 2026 Legislative Session in Tallahassee. Fraser dives in with a breakdown of why this session has been more about process than progress so far.

It's hard to say whether that's good or bad for organized medicine, since physicians are in favor of some of the bills stuck in the logjam and opposed to some of the other bills:

Fraser Cobbe and Joe Daraskevich take a look back at the first half of the 2026 legislative session in Tallahassee. Fraser dives in with a breakdown of why t...

02/02/2026

NCMS Executive Director Fraser Cobbe and staff member Joe Daraskevich bundle up for this week's episode as they try to stay warm amid a frigid cold front in the third week of the 2026 Florida Legislative Session.

Fraser spends time breaking down a bill that focuses on surgery suites and some potential regulatory changes. Fraser also gives the latest update on the Big Beautiful Healthcare Frontier Act and what sort of chances the legislation has in the Senate:

Fraser Cobbe and Joe Daraskevich bundle up for this week's episode as they try to stay warm amid a frigid cold front in the third week of the 2026 legislativ...