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May 1, 2026
Rulemaking Notice Details Title of Rules: Proposed Chapter 5 ASLP-IC Rule on Dispute Resolution Proposed Chapter 6 ASLP-IC Rule on Joint Investigations Proposed Chapter 7 ASLP-IC […]
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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 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 21, 2025
These are summaries of legislation passed during the 2025 legislative session which affects Florida’s health care professions. Select a bill from the list to view a […]
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 30, 2025
May 23, 2025
Informing Boards, Councils, and Stakeholders on Key Licensure,
Enforcement, and Information Performance and Activities
March 20, 2025
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.
February 26, 2025
Announcing MQA’s FY 2024-25
Performance Report for Quarter Two
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.
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.
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
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.
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 14, 2022
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
November 1, 2021
The Annual Report and Long-Range Plan for Fiscal Year 2020-21
is now online.
is now online.
October 14, 2021
July 29, 2021
Click here to access data on recently licensed Health Care Practitioners and Facilities
June 9, 2021
March 8, 2021
ELI is the artificial intelligence system
transforming customer service through online chat
March 4, 2021
December 29, 2020
November 18, 2020
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.
October 30, 2020
The Annual Report and Long-Range Plan for Fiscal Year 2019-2020
is now online.
is now online.
October 2, 2020
The Governor’s Appointments Office is currently accepting applications for appointments to the Florida Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology.
July 14, 2020
Please be aware of system downtime for DOHMQA beginning Friday July 24th 6:30PM(EST) until Monday July 27th 6:00AM(EST). Click here for more information.
December 16, 2019
The Quarterly Performance Report for the first quarter of the 2019-2020 fiscal year is now available online.
December 3, 2019
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.
October 29, 2019
The Annual Report & Long-Range Plan for the 2018-2019 Fiscal Year is now available to view online.
September 25, 2019
Click here for more information regarding scam calls for license holders claiming to be with the Florida Board.
August 23, 2019
The Quarterly Performance Report for the fourth quarter of the 2018-2019 fiscal year is now available online.
July 1, 2019
Click here for information on the new law that sets standards of practice and authorizes out-of-state health care practitioners to perform telehealth services for patients in Florida.
June 14, 2019
The Quarterly Performance Report for the third quarter of the 2018-2019 fiscal year is now available online.
June 12, 2019
The Annual Long Range Planning meeting has been scheduled for Friday, October 18, 2019. Please click here for more information.
May 16, 2019
Click here to view a full list of bill summaries from the 2019 Florida Legislative Session that may impact your profession.
January 22, 2019
We are currently experiencing a temporary delay in printing and mailing the hard copy of your license. Please click here for more information.
December 14, 2018
Do you know, or are you aware of, a licensee practicing in violation of the Speech-Language, Pathology & Audiology Practice Act? Are you unsure what to do with that knowledge? Click Here
November 1, 2018
The Annual Report & Long-Range Plan for the 2017-2018 Fiscal Year is now available to view online.
October 1, 2018
The Quarterly Performance Report for the fourth quarter of the 2017-2018 fiscal year is now available online.
June 8, 2018
The Quarterly Performance Report for the third quarter of the 2017-2018 fiscal year is now available online.
April 17, 2018
Click here to view a full list of bill summaries from the 2018 Florida Legislative Session that may impact your profession.
April 15, 2018
The Quarterly Performance Report for the first quarter of the 2017-2018 fiscal year is now available online.
March 14, 2018
The Quarterly Performance Report for the fourth quarter of the 2016-2017 fiscal year is now available online.
January 29, 2018
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.
January 10, 2018
The Annual Long Range Planning meeting has been rescheduled for Monday, April 23, 2018. Please click here for more information.
November 3, 2017
Chronic Disease Prevention: A Public Health Perspective. Please click for details on how to register for this webinar.
September 13, 2017
Due to impacts from Hurricane Irma, Governor Scott has issued an executive order regarding the state of Florida
August 2, 2017
The QPR contains revenue, expenditure and performance measure information from the Department of Health.
July 20, 2017
Click here to view a full list of bill summaries from the 2017 Florida Legislative Session that may impact your profession.
July 18, 2017
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.
October 5, 2016
Due to impacts from Hurricane Matthew, Governor Scott has issued an executive order regarding the state of Florida
September 9, 2016
The Florida Department of Health, Division of Medical Quality Assurance (MQA) announces the following meetings:
July 20, 2016
Learn how to add your license to your Online Services Portal account or report your continuing education/continuing medical education (CE/CME) requirements.
July 20, 2016
The Complaint Portal is a way for consumers to find the correct agency to submit health care complaints in an electronic and secure format.
July 12, 2016
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 […]
June 17, 2016
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 […]
June 9, 2016
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 […]
February 26, 2016
Recognize when every-day stressors lead to burnout or depression. Learn more about self-care strategies and how to get help by clicking here.
February 25, 2016
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.
February 25, 2016
Services will be unavailable on Saturday, March 5, 2016 from 9 AM to 4 PM Eastern Standard Time for system upgrades.
February 25, 2016
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 […]
February 23, 2016
Learn more about the new quick reporting feature to report all of your CE/CME hours completed with the same approved organization at one time.
January 6, 2016
Adults are encouraged to discuss their health screenings and immunization schedule with their health care professionals
June 9, 2015
The Florida Department of Health, Division of Medical Quality Assurance announces its annual Board Chairs, Vice Chairs and Associations’ meeting.
May 28, 2015
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 […]
February 27, 2015
Measles is a highly contagious disease, transmitted by respiratory aerosols when an infected person coughs or sneezes...
February 9, 2015
Roughly 86 million American adults have prediabetes and 9 out of 10 people with prediabetes don't know they have it.
January 14, 2015
The Department encourages you to log in to the tracking system before applying for renewal to ensure your information is complete and accurate.
December 29, 2014
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.
November 10, 2014
The Florida Department of Health honors and supports veterans, members of the military and their families on Veterans Day.
October 17, 2014
The state of Florida is prepared to identify and treat patients who may have Ebola Virus Disease (EVD).
July 15, 2014
The Florida Department of Health, Division of Medical Quality Assurance announces the first combined Board Chairs, Vice Chairs and Associations annual meeting
June 13, 2014
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
April 4, 2014
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.
December 6, 2013
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. […]
May 31, 2013
The Department of Health, Division of Medical Quality Assurance, will now review your continuing education records in the electronic tracking system...