Volunteer Health Care Provider Program Licensed health care professionals are responding to the needs of individuals who may not have access to quality care by volunteering […]

Explore the Florida Department of Health’s Division of Medical Quality Assurance (MQA) commitment to health care quality and safety in Florida. This comprehensive report, required by […]

The Florida Department of Health’s Division of Medical Quality Assurance (MQA) is proud to announce the release of the FY 2024-25 Quarterly Performance Report for Quarter […]

We have seen a recent surge in fraudulent emails and phone calls targeting Florida health care practitioners by impersonating the Department of Health or Division of […]

As of July 1, 2025, health care practitioners must comply with background screening requirements when applying for initial licensure or renewing their license.  For more information […]

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

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.

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