FMA Backs Rick Scott, Three GOP Officials in the Florida Cabinet

The Florida Medical Association PAC (FMA PAC) announced on Monday it was backing Gov. Rick Scott and the three Republicans serving in the Florida Cabinet -- Attorney General Pam Bondi, state CFO Jeff Atwater and Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam -- for second terms.

Florida leads the country in the caliber of elected leaders we enjoy at the statewide level, said Dr. Ralph Nobo, the president of the FMA on Monday. To have the leadership, commitment and vision in taking Florida to the next level not only in economic recovery, but also in championing our health-care issues, is truly a path we must continue over the next four years. We strongly support the governor, attorney general, chief financial officer and agriculture commissioner for re-election in 2014.

I want to thank the Florida Medical Associations PAC for their endorsement and for their work in keeping Floridians healthy, Scott said. I look forward to working with them for four more years to make sure medical professionals continue to grow and thrive in the Sunshine State."

Having worked closely with leaders in the medical profession in the fight against pill mills and prescription drug abuse, I am thrilled to receive the endorsement of the states premiere medical organization, said Bondi. I look forward to our continued efforts in keeping Floridians safe.

I am honored to, once again, earn the support of more than 20,000 physicians represented by the Florida Medical Association, Atwater said. I remain committed to working with patients and physicians so Floridians have a health-care marketplace that ensures the highest quality of care and greatest access to services, while protecting the physician-patient relationship.

Through the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services wellness program, we are working with medical professionals in developing wellness programs and school policies in local school districts, said Putnam. Thank you to the FMA PAC for their endorsement of my re-election bid and for supporting a healthy Florida.