MQA Quarterly Performance Report

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MQA Q4 2015 - 2016
UNLICENSED ACTIVITY
INCREASED SUCCESS
Over the past two years, the ULA
program has seen a steady increase in
cease and desists issued. Below is a
comparison of the last two fiscal years.
INVESTIGATIVE SPOTLIGHT
The Unlicensed Activity (ULA) Unit’s Miami Office
announced that their joint investigation with the city of
Miami-Dade Police Department has led to the arrest
of Angel Nolasco and Andres Nolasco for the alleged
unlicensed practice of dentistry, which is a felony in the
third degree and punishable by up to one year in jail.
The joint operation was conducted at a dental lab
located at 2540 NW 7th Street Miami 33125, where an
undercover Department of Health Investigator was offered
dental services. The Department also received a written
statement from a victim who received dentistry services
from Angel Nolasco and Andres Nolasco. As a result
of the Department’s investigation on April 5, 2016, the
city of Miami Police Department arrested Angel Nolasco
and Andres Nolasco for practicing dentistry without a
license. The Department of Health issued Angel Nolasco
and Andres Nolasco Notices to Cease and Desist from
practicing dentistry without a license.
UNLICENSED ACTIVITY OUTREACH
During the fourth quarter, personnel from the Investigative
Services Unit attended the following conferences in
order to promote the unlicensed activity program and
make, maintain and foster working relationships with law
enforcement, other agencies and the public:
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The Florida Department of Health’s Unlicensed Activity (ULA)
program is dedicated to protecting the people of Florida and
remaining at the forefront of health care regulation.
Florida Sheriffs Association Executive
Leadership Conference, Naples, May 2016
31st National Conference on Preventing Crime in the
Black Community, Miami, May 2016
5th Annual International Association of Human
Trafficking Investigators Conference, Clearwater,
June 2016
24th Fighting Insurance Fraud Education Committee
Conference (FIFEC), Orlando, June 2016
2016 Florida Massage Convention and Trade Show,
Orlando, June 2016
Consumers are encouraged to verify the
license of their health care provider by
utilizing the www.FLHealthSource.gov
website, or calling 1-877-HALT-ULA where
they can speak directly with an investigator
in the Consumer Services Unit. Suspicious
or potentially unlicensed activity tips can
also be emailed to
NOTICES TO CEASE & DESIST
(FY 14-15/FY15-16 COMPARED)
FY 14-15 FY 15-16