MQA Quarterly Performance Report

MQA Q4 2018-2019 5 Performing regulated health care activities without proper licensing in Florida is a crime. Treatment by an unlicensed person is dangerous and could result in injury, disease, or even death. When practitioners pay their licensing fees, $5 is designated specifically for the enforcement of health care regulations to reduce and prevent unlicensed activity. From educating the public to conducting complex investigations and issuing cease and desist orders, the ULA program is dedicated to protecting the people of Florida and remaining at the forefront of health care regulation. Unlicensed activity Halt Unlicensed Activity Consumers are encouraged to verify the license of their health care provider by utilizing the www.FLHealthSource.gov/ula website, or calling 1-877-HALT-ULA, where they can speak directly with an investigator in the Consumer Services Unit. Tips of suspicious or potentially unlicensed activity may be emailed to HALTULA@FLHealth.gov . ORDERS TO CEASE AND DESIST Below is a comparison of the results from FY 2015-2016 to the fourth quarter of FY 2018-2019, highlighting each quarter. ORDERS TO CEASE AND DESIST (FY 15-16/FY 16-17/FY 17-18/FY 18-19) FY 15-16 FY 16-17 FY 17-18 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 FY 18-19 = 1st Quarter = 2nd Quarter = 3rd Quarter = 4th Quarter 133 172 167 131 138 136 110 172 118 146 179 120 146 164 156 119