Florida Orthopaedic Society

03/17/2026

In this episode of Health Care Headlines You Need to Know from Tallahassee, FOS 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, FOS 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. ...

03/06/2026

Are you ready to transform compliance from a checkbox to a cornerstone of success?

Join us at FL OrthoCon this June! Sean Weiss will be leading a dynamic session for attendees on the Practice Management Track featuring proven strategies for cultivating a resilient compliance culture in your orthopedic organization.

Learn more & view the preliminary agenda: https://floridaorthopaedicsociety.org/event/FLOrthoCon

03/03/2026

As the 2026 Florida Legislative Session continues, FOS 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...

02/25/2026

The submission window has officially opened for the FOS Injured Worker Inspiration Awards!

The award was created to recognize the achievements of injured workers & their orthopaedic surgeons and to recognize the advances of musculoskeletal science.

Learn more: https://floridaorthopaedicsociety.org/page/FOSIWIA

02/23/2026

As the 2026 Florida Legislative Session moves past the 40-day mark, FOS 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.

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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

FOS 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

FOS 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...

01/28/2026

We’re excited to highlight one of our upcoming speakers for FL OrthoCon!

Dr. Justin Smith will be exploring the role of artificial intelligence in orthopaedic medicine and review real-world applications of AI.

Learn more & register today: https://floridaorthopaedicsociety.org/event/FLOrthoCon

01/26/2026

After a frantic first week of the 2026 Florida Legislative Session, politicians settled into a groove during the second week.

In the latest episode of Three Health Care Headlines You Need to Know from Tallahassee, FOS Executive Director Fraser Cobbe and staff member Joe Daraskevich look at the big picture when it comes to organized medicine and advocacy:

After a frantic first week of the 2026 legislative session, politicians settled into a groove during the second week. There was still plenty of action in Tal...

01/20/2026

A lot happened in the first week of the 2026 Florida Legislative Session!

FOS Executive Director Fraser Cobbe and staff member Joe Daraskevich open this episode by explaining why it was a busy first week in Tallahassee. Fraser breaks down which priorities in the House and Senate will impact the medical community and why many of the hot topics will sound very familiar to doctors:

A lot happened in the first week of the 2026 legislative session, which started earlier than the previous year because it is an election year in Florida. The...

12/08/2025

Dive into our latest “Three Health Care Headlines You Need to Know from Tallahassee”!

FOS Executive Director Fraser Cobbe and staff member Joe Daraskevich get in the holiday spirit ahead of a week where members of multiple medical societies will be meeting with legislators in Tallahassee.

This episode touches on some important issues that will be top of mind as the doctors sit down with state Senators and Representatives:

Fraser Cobbe and Joe Daraskevich get in the holiday spirit ahead of a week where members of multiple medical societies will be meeting with legislators in Ta...