Office of Veteran Licensure Services In 2023, Governor Ron DeSantis signed House Bill 139, establishing the Office of Veteran Licensure Services (OVLS) within MQA to assist veterans, active-duty military members, and their spouses with the health care licensure process. In partnership with Veterans Florida, OVLS facilitates a referral program to assist veterans and their spouses with obtaining training, education, and employment in Florida’s health care professions. By implementing special fee waivers and expedited licensing, the Department can better support service members as they advance in their career, practice while stationed in their state, or settle in Florida after their service. For more information about licensing for veterans, active-duty military members, and spouses, visit FLHealthSource.gov/OVLS. Prescription Drug Monitoring Program The Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP), also known as E-FORCSE®, facilitates the collection, storage, maintenance, and analysis of controlled substance dispensing data reported by pharmacies and dispensing health care practitioners. For more information about the PDMP, visit FLHealthSource.gov/FloridaTakeControl/ PDMP. Unlicensed Activity Program The Unlicensed Activity (ULA) Program protects Florida residents and visitors from the potentially serious and dangerous consequences of receiving medical and health care services from an unlicensed person. MQA investigates and refers for prosecution all unlicensed health care activity complaints and allegations. To learn more about the signs of unlicensed activity and the ULA Program, visit FLHealthSource.gov/ULA. Program Areas MQA’s programmatic activities provide value by supporting regulatory work and ensuring that high standards of performance are maintained. MQA Annual Report and Long-Range Plan | FY 2023-24 11
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