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Quarterly Performance Report 3 — The 2025-26 Q3 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 Q3.

2025 Veteran Health Heroes Report — 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.

2024-2025 Annual Report — 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.

Cleared to Care - July 1, 2025 — New Background Screening Requirements Now Effective
Cleared to Care Launched July 1!

Florida Department of Health Notification — Learn How to Report a Scam
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.

Cleared to Care webinar — Are You Cleared to Care?
Watch this webinar to guide you through background screening requirements.

Volunteer with Florida Department of Health — 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.

ELI the virtual agent is ready to help — Virtual agent provides answers, options.
ELI is the artificial intelligence system transforming customer service through online chat

We are listening — A Tool to Report Health Care Provider Complaints
The Complaint Portal is a way for consumers to find the correct agency to submit health care complaints in an electronic and secure format.

Medical e-Licensing — 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!

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