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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, […]
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February 6, 2026
The 2026 Florida Reimbursement Assistance for Medical Education (FRAME) program application window will be open from March 1st – April 30th! The FRAME program supports qualified […]
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 27, 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 […]
May 23, 2025
Informing Boards, Councils, and Stakeholders on Key Licensure,
Enforcement, and Information Performance and Activities
April 22, 2025
Need assistance with repaying your student loans? FRAME participants may receive up to $150,000 for service in Florida’s underserved communities.
April 4, 2025
Complete your background screening early to avoid delays in licensure.
Click here to find out more!
February 26, 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 6, 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.
February 1, 2024
Need assistance with repaying your student loans? FRAME participants may receive up to $150,000 for service in Florida’s underserved communities.
January 1, 2024
Providing a summary of physician certification annual data submitted to the medical marijuana use registry.