Florida Orthopaedic Society

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...

01/05/2026

Registration is now open for FL OrthoCon, bringing together orthopaedic surgeons, allied health professionals, administrators, and executives for one collaborative event in Orlando.

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

12/17/2025

Final weeks to submit your abstract!

We’re calling on orthopaedic residents, surgical fellows, and FOS members to submit their latest research for presentation at FL OrthoCon, a combined Florida Orthopaedic Society Annual Scientific Meeting and FAOE Annual Meeting.

Get started: https://site.pheedloop.com/portal/event/EVEVVMDOYDBMV/submission/CALFH9UK0CJEGZJ/application

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...

10/22/2025

Stay on top of the latest coding updates!

Register yourself and your team for the 2025 FAOE & FOS Coding Conference and take advantage of our group hotel rate at the Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista. The cut-off date for rooms in our block is November 3, 2025.

Learn more: https://floridaorthopaedicsociety.org/event/2025Coding

10/10/2025

We’re inviting orthopaedic residents, surgical fellows, and FOS members to submit their latest research for presentation at the 2026 FOS Annual Scientific Meeting.

This is your chance to share your findings, help contribute to the future of , and engage with seasoned specialists in a collegial setting.

Get started: https://site.pheedloop.com/portal/event/EVEVVMDOYDBMV/submission/CALFH9UK0CJEGZJ/application

09/17/2025

A big thank you to our FOS delegation members!

The delegation has been making the rounds in Washington, D.C., as part of the 2025 Combined /Fall Meeting to represent and champion the interests of musculoskeletal patients and surgeons in Florida.

09/16/2025

Mark your calendar!

The 2026 FOS Annual Scientific Meeting is set for June 4-7, 2026, in Orlando, featuring dynamic speakers, cutting-edge research, networking opportunities, and more.

Stay tuned for updates: https://floridaorthopaedicsociety.org/page/AnnualScientificMeeting

09/09/2025

Reminder: Effective July 1, 2025, HB 975 (2024) requires all physicians to complete electronic fingerprinting prior to their next license renewal.

Check out this article from the Florida Medical Association for more information: https://www.flmedical.org/florida/Florida_Public/News/2025/Background-screening-requirements-2025.aspx