Nassau County Medical Society

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.

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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

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...

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, NCMS 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!

NCMS 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...

12/17/2025

It was great celebrating with you!

Thank you to everyone who attended the NCMS Holiday Party this month at the Golf Club of Amelia Island. We hope you enjoyed the festive evening and the opportunity to connect with your colleagues. We're looking forward to 2026!

12/08/2025

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

NCMS 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...

10/21/2025

Enjoy good food, great company, and festive cheer at the NCMS Holiday Party!

Make plans to join us December 4th at the Golf Club of Amelia Island to celebrate the year’s successes and welcome new providers to the society.

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