Hurricane Milton: Early Prescription Refills Permitted Under 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

Massage Establishment Inspection Workshop

We invite you to attend a Massage Establishment Workshop hosted by the Department of Health and Florida Board of Massage Therapy. 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

License Renewal Deadline Extensions

The S.S.G. Joseph A. Ladapo, MD, PhD, issued Department of Health Emergency Order 23-002 in support of Governor Ron DeSantis’ declared State of Emergency due to Hurricane Idalia. 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