Philpot to Focus on Growing & Diversifying the Firm’s Health Care Practice
Tallahassee, Fla. – Floridian Partners today announced that Toby Philpot will join the firm on September 15, 2022. Philpot, a health care policy expert and veteran political strategist, will focus on growing and diversifying the firm’s health care practice.
“We are excited to add Toby’s policy and political experience to our team at Floridian Partners,” said Charles Dudley, managing partner at Floridian Partners. “Toby builds on our firm’s mission of providing our clients comprehensive representation before state agencies and elected officials at the executive and legislative branches.”
“Toby’s deep understanding of health care policy, political acumen and strong work ethic will serve our clients well,” said Jorge Chamizo, partner at Floridian Partners. “We are excited to welcome him to the team.”
Philpot comes to Floridian Partners from the Florida Health Care Association (FHCA) where he has served as chief lobbyist since September 2020 and was named Runner-Up In-House Lobbyist of the Year by INFLUENCE Magazine for his successful stewardship of the association’s legislative agenda during the 2021 legislative session. He delivered once again in the 2022 legislative session by leading FHCA’s efforts to secure a historic 7.8% ($293 million) increase in Medicaid funding for nursing center care and worked to ensure successful passage of House Bill 1239 to modernize Florida’s staffing standards.
“Toby’s extensive knowledge and experience in the health care sector made a positive impact on the members of the Florida Health Care Association,” said FHCA CEO Emmett Reed. “It comes as no surprise that this rising star wants to share his gift with others. We look forward to working closely with Toby on other projects that continue supporting Florida’s commitment to quality long term care.”
“I’m thrilled for Toby as he takes this next step in his career,” said State Senator Ben Albritton (R-Wauchula). “Toby’s experience working inside government agencies and alongside members of the legislature makes him an asset to any team. He has a keen understanding of the issues and how policy impacts the residents of Florida.”
Prior to joining the FHCA, Philpot served for five years as chief of staff for the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), where he served under three AHCA secretaries. Additionally, Philpot is a former chief of staff at the Florida Lottery; a former political director for former Senate President Mike Haridopolos; and a former deputy legislative affairs director for the Florida Department of Transportation.
At Floridian Partners, Philpot will join a roster of professionals who provide a comprehensive practice focused on legislative and executive branch lobbying across a wide variety of business sectors including insurance and financial services, health care, transportation, technology, and regulated industries In 2013, Philpot was named one of Florida Politics’ “30 under 30” rising stars of Florida politics.
