Florida Society of Rheumatology

What Florida Society of Rheumatology does

The Florida Society of Rheumatology (FSR) is a private, state-level nonprofit professional society representing physicians practicing rheumatology in Florida. It is aligned with the national American College of Rheumatology and serves practicing rheumatologists, practice administrators, fellows, residents, medical students, and—to a lesser degree—patients through educational resources. Core offerings include the FSR Annual Meeting (self-described as one of the largest annual rheumatology meetings in the U.S.), accredited continuing medical education (CME) courses including state-mandated training for D.O.'s and M.D.'s, the FSR Political Committee and PAC for state-level advocacy, an FSR Risk Purchasing Group for group insurance, an FSR Podcast series, and patient education resources. Advocacy successes include supporting a biomarker testing coverage law signed by Governor DeSantis and generating 245 legislator letters through its Action Center in a single 2023 quarter.

FSR generates revenue from four primary streams: recurring membership dues ($200/year for Active Physicians, with tiered categories for associates, fellows, residents, and students), annual meeting registration fees (tiered $0-$700 by member status and timing), CME program fees (free for members; $500 for non-members), and corporate sponsorships from pharmaceutical companies that fund dinner programs, product theaters, and exhibit hall presence. Marketing and distribution run through the FSR website (floridarheumatology.org), Constant Contact email campaigns, Facebook, LinkedIn, and the in-person annual meeting at resort venues. Leadership includes Dr. Michael Schweitz (President and President of ATAP), Dr. Robert Levin (Past President), and Dr. Vikas Majithia (Board Member). FSR's underlying technology is intentionally lightweight: the YourMembership.com association management platform handles membership, event registration, email marketing, and the member directory, with Zoom used for virtual CME delivery—no proprietary technology or AI capabilities are developed or claimed.

Name

Florida Society of Rheumatology

Legal name

Florida Society of Rheumatology

Website

https://floridarheumatology.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Florida Society of Rheumatology is a nonprofit professional society serving Florida rheumatologists through advocacy, accredited continuing medical education, an annual conference, and patient education resources, funded by membership dues, event fees, and pharmaceutical company sponsorships.

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Product category

Professional Medical Association Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910)

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Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

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PRIMARYHLAJACAF

Health Technology Assessment (HTA) & Reimbursement Policy Bodies

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Public Health, Government & Regulators/Health Policy, Regulation & Compliance Authorities

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Medical & Clinical Reference (Physicians, Nursing, Allied Health)

Education/Educational Publishing & Learning Content/Professional & Technical Reference Publishing

Keywords

• Professional medical society
• Rheumatology advocacy
• Continuing medical education
• Physician membership services
• Legislative political action

Headquarters

HQ city

Jacksonville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership dues from rheumatologists, health professionals, and related practitioners in Florida. Member categories include Active Physician (MD or DO), Associate Health Professionals (PA, APRN), Retired Physician, Rheumatology Fellows, Residents, and Medical Students.
2. Annual Meeting Registration: Registration fees from the annual meeting which offers CME credits. Registration rates vary by member status and time of registration (early, regular, late).
3. CME Program Fees: Continuing medical education courses including state-mandated CME for D.O.'s and M.D.'s. Members receive courses at no cost; non-members pay $500.
4. Corporate Sponsorships: Pharmaceutical companies sponsor dinner programs, product theaters, and exhibit hall opportunities during annual meetings.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Florida Society of Rheumatology is a private nonprofit professional society that sells memberships to rheumatologists and healthcare professionals in Florida and delivers continuing medical education, an annual conference, legislative advocacy, and patient education resources. Its core offerings are FSR Membership (annual dues), the FSR Annual Meeting, state-mandated CME courses, the FSR Political Committee for advocacy, patient education resources, and a Risk Purchasing Group for insurance-related group purchasing.

Product overview

Florida Society of Rheumatology operates as a professional society offering a unified membership program with interconnected services including annual conferences, advocacy through its Political Committee, patient education resources, risk management tools, and CME courses. The core offering centers on FSR Membership which provides access to the Annual Meeting (one of the largest rheumatology conferences in the U.S.), advocacy representation, educational content, and group purchasing benefits through the Risk Purchasing Group.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• FSR Membership Professional membership program offering educational, administrative, and legislative benefits to rheumatologists in Florida. Annual dues of $200 for Active Physicians (MD/DO) with categories including Associate Health Professionals, Retired Physicians, Fellows, Residents, and Medical Students.
• FSR Annual Meeting Annual conference providing CME opportunities and networking for rheumatology physicians, practice administrators, and clinical staff. Described as one of the largest annual rheumatology meetings in the U.S. Tiered registration pricing for members vs. non-members and early/regular/late periods.
• FSR Political Committee Separate, voluntary, non-partisan political committee comprised of FSR rheumatologists that supports physician-friendly candidates through member contributions, with Capitol Club recognition for donations exceeding $1,000.
• State Mandated CME Courses Virtual continuing medical education courses for D.O.'s and M.D.'s covering required topics including Prevention of Medical Errors, Domestic Violence, Florida Laws and Rules, and Opioids/Controlled Substances. Free for FSR members; $500 for non-members. Earn up to 7.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.
• Risk Purchasing Group Risk management resource for members providing group purchasing benefits for professional liability and practice insurance.
• Patient Education & Resources Educational materials and resources for patients regarding muscle, bone, or joint pain, and rheumatologist diagnosis and treatment information.
• FSR Podcast Audio content series providing updates and education for the rheumatology community.

Quantifiable outcome

• 245 letters sent to legislators through Action Center
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• RPPA (Rheumatology Private Practice Alliance)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 October 2026RPPA Growth Summit 2026 co-hosted/promoted by FSR. FSR members receive $150 off registration. Event designed for private practice rheumatologists offering practical strategies and networking.
• LillyminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 18 July 2026Sponsor of medical presentation at 2026 FSR Annual Meeting. Presentation: Ixekizumab with Tirzepatide Versus Ixekizumab Alone in Adults with Psoriatic Arthritis and Overweight or Obesity: Results from the TOGETHER-PsA Trial.
• TonixminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 18 July 2026Sponsor of dinner program at 2026 FSR Annual Meeting. Presentation: What the First FDA-Approved Treatment for Fibromyalgia in Over 15 Years Means for Your Adult Patients in Rheumatology Practice.
• AstraZenecaminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 17 July 2026Sponsor of dinner program at 2026 FSR Annual Meeting. Presentation: A Clinical Evidence Review of Saphnelo with DORIS Remission Data.
• Johnson & JohnsonminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 17 July 2026Sponsor of dinner program at 2026 FSR Annual Meeting. Presentation: Axial PsA vs axSpA: Why the Distinction Matters?
• NovartisminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 17 July 2026Sponsor of dinner program at 2026 FSR Annual Meeting. Presentation: From Paper to Practice: Perspectives on Clinical Trials and Real-World Data in PsA.
• SanofiminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 17 July 2026Sponsor of dinner program at 2026 FSR Annual Meeting. Presentation: From Guidelines to Practice: A Case-Based Update on PMR Management.
• ArgenxminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 16 July 2026Sponsor of lunch product theater at 2026 FSR Annual Meeting. Presentation on Autoantibodies in Myositis: From Pathogenesis to Investigational Targeted Approach with FcRn Blockade.
• AbbVieminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 16 July 2026Sponsor of dinner program at 2026 FSR Annual Meeting. Presentation: Changing Course SELECT-SWITCH with presenter Alan Brown, MD.
• Amgen (TAVNEOS)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 16 July 2026Sponsor of dinner program at 2026 FSR Annual Meeting. Presentation: Achieving and Sustaining Remission in Severe Active ANCA-Associated Vasculitis: GPA and MPA with presenter Adam Kilian, MD, FACP, FACR.
• Bristol Myers SquibbminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 16 July 2026Sponsor of two programs at 2026 FSR Annual Meeting. Presentations on Psoriatic Arthritis treatment and CAR T Cell Therapy for autoimmune diseases.
• GSKminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 16 July 2026Sponsor of dinner program at 2026 FSR Annual Meeting. Presentation: Shifting the Paradigm: Early Biologic Intervention for Lupus and Lupus Nephritis.
• UCBminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 16 July 2026Sponsor of dinner program at 2026 FSR Annual Meeting. Presentation: Unveiling New Evidence in PsA Joint Efficacy: Be Bold: A Head-to-Head Superiority Trial in PsA.
• American College of RheumatologycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFSR aligns with the goals of the American College of Rheumatology, the national professional organization for rheumatology.
• AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in HealthcarecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint accreditation partner for continuing medical education. AKH Inc. is jointly accredited by ACCME, ACPE, and ANCC to provide CE for the healthcare team.
• Miami-Dade County Medical AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccredited by the Florida Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians for state-mandated CME courses.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Florida Osteopathic Medical Association: Florida state society for osteopathic physicians providing CME, advocacy, and annual meeting. Comparable in scale and structure to FSR and serves an overlapping D.O. member base in Florida.
• Florida Academy of Family Physicians: Florida state chapter of the AAFP serving family physicians with CME, advocacy, and member services. Comparable state-society operating model to FSR but serving a different specialty; potential ally or competitor for member mindshare and advocacy bandwidth.

Broad incumbents

• American Medical Association: Largest U.S. physician membership organization providing CME, advocacy, and practice resources across all specialties. Competes with FSR for the attention of Florida physicians on advocacy and CME, though broader in scope.
• American College of Rheumatology: National professional society for rheumatologists with which FSR explicitly aligns. ACR offers overlapping CME, advocacy, and member services at a national scale, making it FSR's largest peer and the dominant umbrella organization.

Direct peers

• Florida Medical Association: State-level professional society for all Florida physicians that also provides CME accreditation and legislative advocacy. Directly comparable structure to FSR but with a broader physician base; FSR partners with FMA for state-mandated CME accreditation.
• Rheumatology Private Practice Alliance: Organization serving rheumatology private practitioners with growth and operational resources. Co-promoted the RPPA Growth Summit 2026 with FSR and serves overlapping membership.
• New York State Rheumatology Society: State-level rheumatology society serving New York physicians. Closely comparable to FSR in structure, governance by volunteer rheumatologists, and reliance on dues, events, and sponsorships.
• California Rheumatology Alliance: State-level professional society for California rheumatologists offering CME, advocacy, and member services. Comparable in mission and operating model to FSR, with parallel revenue mix of dues, meetings, and sponsorships.
• Alliance for Transparent and Affordable Prescriptions: Physician-led advocacy coalition on drug pricing and PBM reform. FSR's president (Dr. Schweitz) co-leads ATAP; the organizations share leadership and overlapping PBM/reimbursement advocacy priorities.
• Texas Rheumatology Society: State-level rheumatology society in another large state, offering annual meeting, CME, and advocacy for rheumatologists. Operates with the same model as FSR but in Texas, making it a near-direct structural peer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/floridarheums
• Facebookfacebook.com/FLSocietyRheumatology
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/florida-society-of-rheumatology-inc

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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