Founded in 1980, the Florida Society of Rheumatology works for the betterment of rheumatology practices and patients throughout Florida through educational, administrative, and legislative efforts.

Society Mission

The mission of the Florida Society of Rheumatology is to:

• Represent the interests of physicians practicing rheumatology in Florida and serve as the professional society for the specialty.
• Further the goals of the American College of Rheumatology.
• Provide education for rheumatologists, physicians in other specialties, allied health professionals, patients, and the community.
• Monitor and address economic issues impacting the practice of medicine.
• Educate third-party payors on treatments for chronic diseases and the complexity of rheumatologic care.
• Represent rheumatology in negotiations with governmental and private payors.
• Promote recognition of rheumatologists as the providers of choice for arthritis, chronic pain, osteoporosis, and musculoskeletal disease.
• Promote diversity within leadership and membership.