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June 30, 2026
These are summaries of legislation passed during the 2026 Legislative Session which affects Florida’s health care professions. Select a bill from the list to view a […]
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April 29, 2026
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!
March 2, 2026
The Florida Department of Health’s Division of Medical Quality Assurance (MQA) is proud to announce the release of the FY 2025-26 Quarterly Performance Report for Quarter Two, […]
January 15, 2026
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 […]
January 7, 2026
The Florida Department of Health’s Division of Medical Quality Assurance (MQA) is proud to announce the release of the FY 2025-26 Quarterly Performance Report for Quarter One, […]
November 11, 2025
Proudly Serving Those Who Have Served. This annual report is a tribute from the Department to our veterans, active-duty military members, and military spouses who double […]
November 4, 2025
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 […]
October 9, 2025
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 […]
August 11, 2025
Your gateway to multistate health care practice is described in this newly released MQA Compacts Guide and corresponding webpage. Combined these two items serves as a one-stop shop to comparing similarities and differences between […]
June 27, 2025
Cleared to Care Launched July 1! As of July 1, 2025, all health care practitioners in Florida must comply with new background screening requirements when applying […]
June 18, 2025
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 […]
June 18, 2025
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 […]
June 6, 2025
Scammers are targeting Florida health care practitioners by impersonating MQA.
Learn How to Report a Scam.
May 23, 2025
Informing Boards, Councils, and Stakeholders on Key Licensure,
Enforcement, and Information Performance and Activities
April 24, 2025
Cleared to Care Marketing Campaign Launches to Inform Health Care Practitioners of New Background Screening Requirements Beginning July 1, 2025, all health care practitioners in Florida […]
February 27, 2025
Announcing MQA’s FY 2024-25
Performance Report for Quarter Two
February 3, 2025
Announcing MQA's FY 2024-2025
Performance Report for Quarter One
November 19, 2024
See how MQA streamlines licensure for those who have sacrificed the most and explore veteran stories, military licensure trends, and more!
November 1, 2024
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.
October 16, 2024
On October 5, 2024, Governor Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency to prepare for Hurricane Milton.
September 9, 2024
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.
May 15, 2024
E-licensing demonstrates the commitment of the Department to expedite
licensure and verification processes. Learn more by clicking here!
May 1, 2024
Click here to view a full list of bill summaries from the 2024 Florida Legislative Session that may impact your profession.
January 1, 2024
Providing a summary of physician certification annual data submitted to the medical marijuana use registry.
December 14, 2023
MQA Online Services will be unavailable from Friday, December 15, at 6:00 PM to December 17, at 12:00 PM EST.
November 15, 2023
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
November 1, 2023
An annual publication showcasing trends and information about Florida’s health care regulatory landscape.
August 27, 2023
On August 26, 2023, Governor Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency to prepare for Hurricane Idalia.
August 1, 2023
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.
June 28, 2023
Click here to view a full list of bill summaries from the 2023 Florida Legislative Session that may impact your profession.
December 21, 2022
The Division of Medical Quality Assurance has announced the 2023 Annual Long-Range Planning meeting. Click here for more information.
November 7, 2022
On Monday, November 7, 2022, Governor Ron DeSantis declared a State of Emergency to prepare for Subtropical Storm Nicole.
October 31, 2022
The Annual Report and Long-Range Plan for Fiscal Year 2021-22 has been published. Click here for more information.
October 12, 2022
The Florida Department of Health, Division of Medical Quality Assurance is proud to highlight the Florida Hometown Heroes Housing Program.
September 23, 2022
On Friday, September 23, 2022, Governor Ron DeSantis declared a State of Emergency to prepare for Hurricane Ian.
September 2, 2022
July 5, 2022
Please be aware of website server maintenance for MQA Websites beginning Friday, July 8th at 5:00PM EST. Click here for more information.
June 16, 2022
The rule related to the standard of care for GLUTEAL FAT GRAFTING PROCEDURES has been amended. Click here for details.
June 14, 2022
April 15, 2022
Click here to view a full list of bill summaries from the 2022 Florida Legislative Session that may impact your profession.
April 14, 2022
The Florida Department of Health (FDOH) is responding to an outbreak of meningococcal disease in some areas of Florida.
April 12, 2022
