Hurricane Milton: Florida Governor DeSantis issued a State of Emergency

On October 6, 2024, Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order (EO) 24-215, Emergency Management Continue reading

Become a Volunteer

Volunteers are vital to the Florida Department of Health’s mission to protect, promote, and improve the health of all people in Florida through community efforts. Continue reading

Reframing the future of health care for underserved Floridians

Need assistance with repaying your student loans? FRAME participants may receive up to $75,000 for service in Florida’s underserved communities. 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

Board Website Re-Design Survey

MQA is planning to revamp the board websites. Please take the survey to give us your recommendations by clicking the survey icon below. Survey closing Friday, 2/2/2024 at 4:30 PM ET 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

PSYPACT Proposed Rules out for Public Comment

The Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT) Commission has published Proposed Rules for consideration and comment.  The Proposed Rules can be found HERE. These Proposed Rules are open for a period of 60 days for public comment for those stakeholders interested in … Continue reading