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Reframing the future of health care for underserved Floridians

Reframing the future of health care for underserved Floridians

The 2026 Florida Reimbursement Assistance for Medical Education (FRAME) program application window will be open from March 1st – April 30th!

The 2025-26 Q1 MQA Quarterly Performance Report is Available Now!

The 2025-26 Q1 MQA Quarterly Performance Report is Available Now!

Explore the Florida Department of Health, Division of Medical Quality Assurance’s (MQA’s) Quarterly Performance Report for Q1.

2025 Florida Veteran Health Heroes Report–now available!

2025 Florida Veteran Health Heroes Report–now available!

This annual report is a tribute from the Department to our veterans, active-duty military members, and military spouses who double as health care practitioners.

The MQA FY 24-25 Annual Report and Long-Range Plan is Here!

The MQA FY 24-25 Annual Report and Long-Range Plan is Here!

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.

2025 Bills Impacting Health Care Professions

2025 Bills Impacting Health Care Professions

Check the link above to view a full list of bill summaries from the 2025 Florida Legislative Session that may impact your profession.

New Background Screening Requirements Now Effective

New Background Screening Requirements Now Effective

Cleared to Care Launched July 1!

Fraud Alert: Protect Your License

Fraud Alert: Protect Your License

Scammers are targeting Florida health care practitioners by impersonating MQA. Be aware of fake emails, spoofed websites, and phone calls demanding payment or personal info. Learn How to Report a Scam

Are You Cleared to Care?

Are You Cleared to Care?

Watch this webinar to guide you
through background screening requirements.

Florida Nursing Quarterly – Vol. 10 Issue 3

Florida Nursing Quarterly – Vol. 10 Issue 3

The latest issue of the Florida Nursing Quarterly is now available. View the full issue here.

Become a Volunteer

Become a Volunteer

Learn more about the Volunteer Health Care Provider Program.

 

A New Licensure Experience for Health Care Practitioners

A New Licensure Experience for Health Care Practitioners

The Division of Medical Quality Assurance is now issuing electronic licenses, which enables you to download a PDF copy of your license within two business days. The license can be retrieved in the License Documents menu of your MQA Online Services Portal account. To learn more, please visit the electronic licensing webpage at https://flhealthsource.gov/electronic-licensing/.

Florida is a Member of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)

Florida is a Member of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)

Nurse Licensure Compact: Multistate RN/LPN License Holders Can Work in Florida. Click here for Compact Information and a map of current Compact states.

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