Advocacy
FPMA Advocacy Resources
Developing relationships early with a candidate or incumbent through a meet and greet can be a real help in influencing future public policy decisions. Since a strong personal relationship with policymakers is essential to successful grassroots advocacy, this forum remains an effective tool in building long-term relationships. In addition, a platform such as FPMA's Meet the Candidates Forum can help participants evaluate candidates for elective office as well as serve as an opportunity for candidates to deliver their political messages, policy positions, and increase their visibility.
This event was held in conjunction with the FPMA Fall Board Meeting September 13 - 14, 2024 in Tampa, Florida.
Click HERE to view information about invited candidate guests.
Meet the Candidates Video
Information About the 2024 Florida Legislative Session
FPMA Key Legislative Contacts
| If you are interested in becoming an FPMA Key Legislative Contact, please email the FPMA Governmental & Legislative Affairs committee co-chair, Dr. Andre Williams, at importantinfo@fpma.com or call FPMA CEO/Executive Director Karen Lambert directly at 850.224.4085. |
The Florida Podiatry Political Committee (FPPC) is the Florida state recognized independent arm of FPMA, created to provide financial support to bipartisan candidates for the Florida House and Senate. These officials decide how Podiatric Medicine is practiced in Florida. To find out more about Florida Podiatry PC, click here.
FPPC Legislative Goals
- Continue to protect the current Podiatry Practice Act - F.S. 461
- Support "Any Willing Provider" legislation and sponsors
- Explore legislative support for "Physician Payment Parity" bill
- Lobbying defense against adverse practice legislation
- Provide campaign assistance to ProPodiatry legislators
The Florida Podiatry PC created a Podiatric Fact Sheet, which is supplied to all of the candidates FPMA supports so when they are faced with medical legislation, Florida Podiatry will be included. Click here to access the Florida Podiatry PC Fact Sheet.
FPPC Victories
- Expanded Practice act for surgery to the tibial tubercle and defeated legislation reducing practice scope to "Foot and Ankle"
- Changed Florida Statutes from Podiatry to Podiatric Physician
- Insurance Statutes - Direct Podiatry access without referral
- Successfully kept Podiatrists included in the Medicaid budget
- 90% success rate in electing PAC supported candidates
How You Can Contribute to FPPC
FPPC protects your practice rights and is involved in:
- Legislative Advocacy
- Insurance Advocacy
- Regulatory Advocacy
- Legislator DPM Education
- Podiatry Statute Defense
There are now four ways you can make a contribution to FPPC:
- FPMA members can include a contribution to FPPC when they are making their annual dues payment (a voluntary contribution amount of $125.00 is listed on the dues invoice and can be included with the dues payment).
- Text "podiatrypac" to (800) 500-5858.
- Donate online by clicking HERE.
- Donate by scanning the following QR code.
| State of Florida Advocacy Links |  |
FPMA Office Visit Request Sample Letter
Online Sunshine (Official Internet Site of the Florida Legislature)
List of Florida Senators (by County)
List of Representatives of the Florida House (by County)
| APMA Advocacy Resources |  |
The American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) Legislative Advocacy department and Legislative Committee provide members with current information about federal legislative issues. Click on the links below for more information.
APMA Federal Advocacy Information
The APMA State Advocacy program area was established to assist APMA state components and members in their legislative efforts as well as to advance the priorities of Podiatric Medicine through legal and regulatory advocacy. Check out the links below for more information on APMA state advocacy.
APMA State Advocacy Information
Information About Grassroots Advocacy