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Honoring Service Beyond the Uniform

See how MQA streamlines licensure for those who have sacrificed the most and explore veteran stories, military licensure trends, and more! Continue reading →

The MQA FY 23-24 Annual Report and Long-Range Plan is Here!

Check out the report on the MQA Reports and Publications page to see how MQA is advancing its mission to make Florida the healthiest state in the nation. Continue reading →

Hurricane Milton Early Prescription Refills Permitted Under State of Emergency

On October 5, 2024, Governor Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency to prepare for Hurricane Milton. Continue reading →

A New Licensure Experience for Health Care Practitioners

E-licensing demonstrates the commitment of the Department to expedite
licensure and verification processes. Learn more by clicking here! Continue reading →

2024 Bills Impacting Health Care Professions

Click here to view a full list of bill summaries from the 2024 Florida Legislative Session that may impact your profession. Continue reading →

Announcement

MQA Online Services will be unavailable from Friday, December 15, at 6:00 PM to December 17, at 12:00 PM EST. Continue reading →

Announcing the FY 2022-23 Annual Report and Long-Range Plan

An annual publication showcasing trends and information
about Florida’s health care regulatory landscape. Continue reading →

Hurricane Idalia: Early Prescription Refills Permitted Under State of Emergency

On August 26, 2023, Governor Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency to prepare for Hurricane Idalia. Continue reading →

Important Information on Fraudulent Emails to Practitioners

The Department of Health, Division of Medical Quality Assurance, is warning Florida health care practitioners about fraudulent emails that have been received by multiple licensees. Continue reading →

New Legislation Impacting Your Profession

Click here to view a full list of bill summaries from the 2023 Florida Legislative Session that may impact your profession. Continue reading →

A New Licensure Experience for Health Care Practitioners

e-Licensing demonstrates the commitment of the Department to expedite licensure and verification processes. Watch the webinar, download the toolkit, or learn more by clicking here! Continue reading →

2023 Annual Long-Range Planning Meeting

The Division of Medical Quality Assurance has announced the 2023 Annual Long-Range Planning meeting. Click here for more information. Continue reading →

Governor DeSantis declares State of Emergency for Subtropical Storm Nicole

On Monday, November 7, 2022, Governor Ron DeSantis declared a State of Emergency to prepare for Subtropical Storm Nicole. Continue reading →

2021-2022 Annual Report and Long-Range Plan Released 

The Annual Report and Long-Range Plan for Fiscal Year 2021-22 has been published. Click here for more information. Continue reading →

Hometown Heroes

The Florida Department of Health, Division of Medical Quality Assurance is proud to highlight the Florida Hometown Heroes Housing Program. Continue reading →

Governor DeSantis declares State of Emergency for Hurricane Ian

On Friday, September 23, 2022, Governor Ron DeSantis declared a State of Emergency to prepare for Hurricane Ian. Continue reading →

Fourth Quarter Performance Report

Released for the
2021 – 2022 Fiscal Year Continue reading →

Website Server Maintenance Notice

Please be aware of website server maintenance for MQA Websites beginning Friday, July 8th at 5:00PM EST. Click here for more information. Continue reading →

Third Quarter Performance Report

Released for the
2021 – 2022 Fiscal Year Continue reading →

New Legislation Impacting Your Profession

Click here to view a full list of bill summaries from the 2022 Florida Legislative Session that may impact your profession. Continue reading →

Meningococcal Disease and Vaccines

The Florida Department of Health (FDOH) is responding to an outbreak of meningococcal disease in some areas of Florida. Continue reading →

Second Quarter Performance Report

Released for the
2021 – 2022 Fiscal Year Continue reading →

Healthier You is a one-stop shop for Floridians to access resources to promote a healthy lifestyle. Please click here for more information. Continue reading →

First Quarter Performance Report

Released for the
2021 – 2022 Fiscal Year Continue reading →

The Annual Report and Long-Range Plan Released for Fiscal Year 2020-21

The Annual Report and Long-Range Plan for Fiscal Year 2020-21
is now online. Continue reading →

Fourth Quarter Performance Report

Released for the
2020-21 Fiscal Year Continue reading →

Newly Licensed Florida Practitioners Search Tool

Click here to access data on recently licensed Health Care Practitioners and Facilities
  Continue reading →

New Legislation Impacting Your Profession

Click here to view a full list of bill summaries from the 2021 Florida Legislative Session that may impact your profession. Continue reading →

Third Quarter Performance Report

Released for the
2020-21 Fiscal Year Continue reading →

Important Message Regarding License Expiration Dates

State Surgeon General Scott A. Rivkees issued Emergency Order 21-001 granting licensure renewal extensions Continue reading →

Welcome our new employee!

ELI is the new artificial intelligence system that will be transforming customer service through online chat. Continue reading →

Second Quarter Performance Report

Released for Fiscal Year
2020-2021 Continue reading →

First Quarter Performance Report

Released for Fiscal Year
2020-2021 Continue reading →

Potential Spam Alert

The Department of Health, Division of Medical Quality Assurance is warning Florida health care practitioners about fraudulent calls that have been received by multiple licensees. Continue reading →

The Annual Report and Long-Range Plan Released for Fiscal Year 2019-2020

The Annual Report and Long-Range Plan for Fiscal Year 2019-2020
is now online. Continue reading →

System Maintenance Notice

Please be aware of system maintenance beginning Friday, July 24th at 6:30PM EST until Monday, July 27 at 6:00AM EST. Click here for more information. Continue reading →

Reporting of COVID-19 for Health Care Providers and Facilities

COVID-19 positive patients and COVID-19 laboratory results are subject to mandatory reporting to the Florida Department of Health under Section 381.0031, Florida Statutes. Continue reading →

New Coronavirus: COVID-19

The Florida Department of Health (Department) is working closely with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to closely monitor the current outbreak of 2019 novel coronavirus. Continue reading →

First Quarterly Performance Report Released for the 2019-2020 Fiscal Year

The Quarterly Performance Report for the first quarter of the 2019-2020 fiscal year is now available online. Continue reading →

Hepatitis A Public Health Emergency

Florida, like other parts of the United States, is experiencing a Public Health Emergency as a result of Hepatitis A Virus (HAV). Click here for more information. Continue reading →

Annual Report & Long-Range Plan Released for the 2018-2019 Fiscal Year

The Annual Report & Long-Range Plan for the 2018-2019 Fiscal Year is now available to view online. Continue reading →

Scam Calls

Click here for more information regarding scam calls for license holders claiming to be with the Florida Board. Continue reading →

Fourth Quarterly Performance Report Released for the 2018-2019 Fiscal Year

The Quarterly Performance Report for the fourth quarter of the 2018-2019 fiscal year is now available online. Continue reading →

Third Quarterly Performance Report Released for the 2018-2019 Fiscal Year

The Quarterly Performance Report for the third quarter of the 2018-2019 fiscal year is now available online. Continue reading →

Board Chairs/Vice Chairs Annual Long-range Planning Meeting

The Annual Long Range Planning meeting has been scheduled for Friday, October 18, 2019. Please click here for more information. Continue reading →

New Legislation Impacting Your Profession

Click here to view a full list of bill summaries from the 2019 Florida Legislative Session that may impact your profession. Continue reading →

Manual Pretesting Procedures and Duties

Announcement: Rule Chapter 64B3-2.003(17), Florida Administrative Code will be discussed at the next board meeting held on May 29, 2019. Continue reading →

Temporary Delay in Printing of Licenses

We are currently experiencing a temporary delay in printing and mailing the hard copy of your license. Please click here for more information. Continue reading →

Rule 64B3-3

Please click here to read more information regarding the recent changes to the “General Requirements of Clinical Laboratory Personnel Training Programs.” Continue reading →

Annual Report & Long-Range Plan Released for the 2017-2018 Fiscal Year

The Annual Report & Long-Range Plan for the 2017-2018 Fiscal Year is now available to view online. Continue reading →

Fourth Quarterly Performance Report Released for the 2017-2018 Fiscal Year

The Quarterly Performance Report for the fourth quarter of the 2017-2018 fiscal year is now available online. Continue reading →

Third Quarterly Performance Report Released for the 2017-2018 Fiscal Year

The Quarterly Performance Report for the third quarter of the 2017-2018 fiscal year is now available online. Continue reading →

New Legislation Impacting Your Profession

Click here to view a full list of bill summaries from the 2018 Florida Legislative Session that may impact your profession. Continue reading →

First Quarterly Performance Report Released for the 2017-2018 Fiscal Year

The Quarterly Performance Report for the first quarter of the 2017-2018 fiscal year is now available online. Continue reading →

Fourth Quarterly Performance Report Released for the 2016-2017 Fiscal Year

The Quarterly Performance Report for the fourth quarter of the 2016-2017 fiscal year is now available online. Continue reading →

DEA Warns Public of Extortion Scam by DEA Special Agent Impersonators

The Drug Enforcement Administration is warning the public about criminals posing as DEA Special Agents or other law enforcement personnel as part of an international extortion scheme. Continue reading →

Board Chairs/Vice Chairs Annual Long-range Planning Meeting

The Annual Long Range Planning meeting has been rescheduled for Monday, April 23, 2018. Please click here for more information. Continue reading →

Healthiest Weight Webinar: Tuesday, November 14, 2017 at 10:00a.m.

Chronic Disease Prevention: A Public Health Perspective. Please click for details on how to register for this webinar. Continue reading →

Gov. Scott Declares State of Emergency to Prepare Florida for Hurricane Irma

Due to impacts from Hurricane Irma, Governor Scott has issued an executive order regarding the state of Florida Continue reading →

Third Quarterly Performance Report (QPR) Released

The QPR contains revenue, expenditure and performance measure information from the Department of Health. Continue reading →

2017 Legislation Impacting Your Profession

Click here to view a full list of bill summaries from the 2017 Florida Legislative Session that may impact your profession. Continue reading →

Telehealth

The use of telehealth technology by Florida licensed healthcare practitioners for the purpose of providing patient care within the state of Florida is not precluded by Florida law. Continue reading →

Important Notice Due to Hurricane Matthew

Due to impacts from Hurricane Matthew, Governor Scott has issued an executive order regarding the state of Florida Continue reading →

Board Chairs, Vice Chairs & Associations’ Meeting Announcement

The Florida Department of Health, Division of Medical Quality Assurance (MQA) announces the following meetings: Continue reading →

Important Renewal Notice

The Florida Department of Health has extended license expiration deadlines for Clinical Laboratory Personnel Continue reading →

A Tool to Report Health Care Provider Complaints

The Complaint Portal is a way for consumers to find the correct agency to submit health care complaints in an electronic and secure format. Continue reading →

FREE Webinars Now Available

Learn how to add your license to your Online Services Portal account or report your continuing education/continuing medical education (CE/CME) requirements. Continue reading →

New Legislation Impacting Your Profession

During the 2016 Legislative Session, HB 221 passed and was signed into law on April 14, 2016, as Chapter 2016-222, Laws of Florida. The bill prohibits an out-of-network provider from balance billing members of a preferred provider organization (PPO) or … Continue reading →

Board Mourns Tragedy in Orlando, Gives Thanks to Health Care Responders

As we mourn the tragic events that occurred in Orlando over the weekend, the Division of Medical Quality Assurance joins friends and colleagues in Central Florida and across the state to thank the dedicated health care professionals who have so … Continue reading →

New Legislation Impacting Your Profession

During the 2016 Legislative Session, HB 1175 passed and became law on April 14, 2016, as Chapter 2016-234, Laws of Florida. Starting July 1, 2016, health care practitioners are required to provide a good faith estimate of anticipated charges to … Continue reading →

Recognizing Depression among Health Care Practitioners

Recognize when every-day stressors lead to burnout or depression. Learn more about self-care strategies and how to get help by clicking here. Continue reading →

ANNOUNCEMENT: MQA Online Services

Services will be unavailable on Saturday, March 5, 2016 from 9 AM to 4 PM Eastern Standard Time for system upgrades. Continue reading →

A New and Improved Search Portal

The Florida Department of Health, Division of Medical Quality Assurance is excited to announce the launch of the new and improved MQA Search Services Portal. Continue reading →

MQA publishes latest quarterly report

The Department of Health’s Division of Medical Quality Assurance (MQA) remains committed to developing and implementing strategies to better serve health care practitioners, license applicants and serve health care consumers. In an effort to update MQA’s 22 health care provider … Continue reading →

Register and Add Your License to Your Online Services Account

We have updated our online services portal to give you more control to manage your license from your own user account. Continue reading →

Many Clinical Lab Personnel Facing Discipline Claim They Did Not Know

Not knowing does not alleviate accountability. Become familiar with the Grounds for Discipline found in Section 456.072(1), Florida Statutes (F.S.), and possible Disciplinary Actions… Continue reading →

Innovative Tool to Keep Adults on Schedule for Good Health

Adults are encouraged to discuss their health screenings and immunization schedule with their health care professionals Continue reading →

MQA publishes latest quarterly report

The Department of Health’s Division of Medical Quality Assurance (MQA) remains committed to developing and implementing strategies to better serve health care practitioners, license applicants and serve health care consumers. In an effort to update MQA’s 22 health care provider … Continue reading →

CE Broker Browser Compatibility with Internet Explorer

In March 2015, CE Broker updated their system to a newer technology that would make it faster and more secure. As a result however, some old internet browsers may not work as well with the new technology. Some users have … Continue reading →

Important Measles Update

Measles is a highly contagious disease, transmitted by respiratory aerosols when an infected person coughs or sneezes… Continue reading →

Record CE/CMEs before the deadline and be renewal ready.

The Department encourages you to log in to the tracking system before applying for renewal to ensure your information is complete and accurate. Continue reading →

Florida’s Healthy Promise Campaign

Healthy Promise is a campaign sponsored by the Florida Department of Health to encourage people in Florida to make more informed choices about healthy eating and active living this year. Continue reading →

Florida Veteran Health Heroes

The Florida Department of Health honors and supports veterans, members of the military and their families on Veterans Day. Continue reading →

Information on Ebola Virus Disease

The state of Florida is prepared to identify and treat patients who may have Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) Continue reading →

Board Chairs, Vice Chairs and Associations Annual Meeting

The Florida Department of Health, Division of Medical Quality Assurance announces the first combined Board Chairs, Vice Chairs and Associations annual meeting Continue reading →

Governor Rick Scott Appoints Two to Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel

Today, Governor Rick Scott announced the appointment of Beatriz Montoya and Steven Shelfer to the Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel. Montoya, 52, of Hollywood, is a medical technologist at Memorial Regional Hospital South. She fills a vacant seat and is … Continue reading →

Boards and Councils Liaison Meeting

This meeting includes a review of how the Health Care Boards and Councils
will each play an integral role in Florida’s Healthiest Weight Initiative Continue reading →

Does your CE/CME Provider report Course Completions?

The Department of Health has partnered with certain CE/CME providers using this seal to eliminate the need for licensees to self-report course completion. Continue reading →

Notice to Licensees About Fraudulent Documents

The Florida Department of Health (DOH) is aware that documents purportedly originating from DOH requesting information of a sensitive nature have been received by members of the public. These documents request licensees share information that may be used to commit fraud against … Continue reading →

The Board

The Florida Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel plays a leading role in the State’s ever-changing health care environment. This is accomplished through… Continue reading →

CE at Renewal – A New Approach to License Renewal

The Department of Health, Division of Medical Quality Assurance, will now review your continuing education records in the electronic tracking system… Continue reading →