Mental Health professionals facing discipline by the board claim they did not know
Not knowing does not alleviate accountability. Become familiar with the Grounds for Discipline found in Section 456.072(1), Florida Statutes (F.S.), and… Continue reading
Where would I file an appeal if I am disciplined by my licensing board?
At the following address: Department of Health MQA Agency Clerk’s Office 4052 Bald Cypress Way Bin CO1 Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3251
What type of documentation do I need to submit in support of my application if I have a prior criminal record or licensure discipline?
If you have a criminal record, you must submit certified official court documents related to your criminal record, showing the date(s) and circumstance(s) surrounding your arrest(s)/conviction(s), sections of the law violated, and disposition of the case(s). Documents would normally consist … Continue reading
What crimes or license discipline must be reported on the application?
All convictions, guilty pleas, and nolo contendere pleas must be reported, except for minor traffic violations not related to the use of drugs or alcohol. This includes misdemeanors, felonies, “driving while intoxicated (DWI)” and “driving under the influence (DUI).” Crimes … 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
New Legislation Impacting Your Profession
Click here to view a full list of bill summaries from the 2023 Florida Legislative Session that may impact your profession. Continue reading
New Legislation Impacting Your Profession
Click here to view a full list of bill summaries from the 2021 Florida Legislative Session that may impact your profession. Continue reading
Out-of-State Telehealth Provider Registration
Requirements: The out-of-state telehealth provider registration is for health care practitioners licensed outside of Florida ONLY. Florida licensees can already provide telehealth services to patients in Florida that they can treat in person. Health care practitioners with an out-of-state license … Continue reading
New Legislation Impacting Your Profession
Click here to view a full list of bill summaries from the 2016 Florida Legislative Session that may impact your profession. Continue reading
New Legislation Impacting Your Profession
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 an out-of-network provider from balance billing members of a preferred provider organization (PPO) or … Continue reading
