Florida Health Care Plans Announces Folusho E. Ogunfiditimi President and Chair of the Board of Directors for the American Academy of Physician Associates

DAYTONA BEACH, FL (July 2023)– Florida Health Care Plans (FHCP) is pleased to announce that Folusho Ogunfiditimi, DM, MPH, PA-C, DFAAPA, will serve as President and Chair of the Board for the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA). Ogunfiditimi currently serves as Administrator of Practice Management for FHCP.

Since joining AAPA's Student Academy as a PA student more than 20 years ago, Ogunfiditimi has embodied how PAs Go Beyond for their patients and communities every day. Growing up in Nigeria, Ogunfiditimi saw firsthand how challenging it can be to access high-quality healthcare. His experiences significantly influenced his decision to pursue a career in medicine to help improve access to high-quality, patient-centered care. Over the last 23 years, Ogunfiditimi has served as a healthcare administrator and a practicing PA in urology. Ogunfiditimi is the Administrator of Practice Management at Florida Health Care Plans. In addition, he’s held numerous volunteer leadership positions, including serving on several AAPA committees. He hopes his journey will empower other PAs to become bold leaders who continue to advocate for their patients and the profession.

“I truly believe there has never been a better time to be a PA in America. I am honored and humbled to serve as AAPA president and Chair of the Board of Directors during a time when PAs are poised to lead innovation in healthcare that will bring about significant improvements in patient care,” Ogunfiditimi said.

“I am excited to support AAPA’s mission of advocating on behalf of the more than 168,300 PAs nationwide to ensure that PAs can practice to the fullest extent of their training, education, and experience. As a researcher and board-certified PA, I am confident that together we can make great strides during the coming year to improve our healthcare system and ensure that patients have access to the high-quality healthcare they deserve.”

A graduate of Howard University in Washington, DC, he earned a Master’s in Public Health from the Medical College of Ohio and a Doctor of Management in Organizational Leadership from the University of Phoenix. Ogunfiditimi brings global experience to the leadership teams of both FHCP and AAPA.

About the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA)

AAPA is the national membership organization for all PAs. PAs are medical professionals who diagnose illness, develop, and manage treatment plans, prescribe medications, and often serve as a patient’s principal healthcare provider.

Florida Health Care Plans (FHCP) was founded in Volusia County in 1974 and is an Independent Licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. Today the organization serves over 100,000 Members in Volusia, Flagler, St. Johns, Brevard, and Seminole counties. FHCP is honored to be considered a healthcare leader and is committed to providing unsurpassed healthcare delivered by professionals who are dedicated to wellness and optimal health.