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2026 Bills Impacting Health Care Professions — 2026 Bills Impacting Health Care Professions
Check the link above to view a full list of bill summaries from the 2026 Florida Legislative Session that may impact your profession.

Doctor giving eye drops to a patient — Notice regarding additions to the Formulary of Topical Ocular Pharmaceutical Agents
The Florida Board of Optometry approved acoltremon ophthalmic solution 0.003% and aceclidine 1.44% ophthalmic solution for addition to Rule 64B13-18.002, F.A.C..

Reports from the Division of MQA — MQA Reports and Publications
Explore the Florida Department of Health, Division of Medical Quality Assurance’s (MQA) Reports and Publications Library.

Cleared to Care—Don't delay, get screened today! — New Background Screening Requirements Now in Effect
Get details on the updated policy and related resources.

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.

Become a Volunteer — Become a Volunteer
Learn more about the Volunteer Health Care Provider Program.

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-License — 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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