PODCAST - August 26, 2025 - Click Here for the Link to the Podcast

Episode: What Florida’s Certified Medical Director Law Means for Nursing Homes

Host: Diane Sanders-Cepeda, DO, CMD

Guest(s): Shark Bird, MD, CMD - President, The Florida Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine (FMDA); Deborah Franklin, MHA - Senior Director of Quality Affairs, Florida Health Care Association

In This Episode:
Diane Sanders-Cepeda, DO, CMD, welcomes Shark Bird, MD, CMD, and Deborah Franklin, MHA, to discuss Florida’s new legislation requiring certified medical directors in nursing homes. The conversation highlights certification pathways, compliance considerations, and how the change supports better outcomes for residents.