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Active Advocacy in the Sunshine State: Florida Society Presses for Legislative Changes to Protect Patient Access to Medications

Susan Bernstein  |  May 17, 2017

“We’re fortunate to be able to provide what we do for our membership, including services that are truly state specific,” says Dr. Levin.


Susan Bernstein is a freelance journalist based in Atlanta.

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