Health Care Clinics

Jack Plagge, Unit Manager
Hospital & Outpatient Services Unit

Bureau of Health Facility Regulation
2727 Mahan Drive - Mail Stop #31
Tallahassee, FL 32308
(850) 412-4549
Florida Relay Service (TDD): (800) 955-8771
Fax: (850) 488-5897
Email: hospitals@ahca.myflorida.com

The Hospital & Outpatient Services Unit licenses entities where health care services are provided to individuals and which tender charges for reimbursement for such services, including a mobile clinic and a portable equipment provider.

Notices/Updates

Online Applications – In addition to submitting license renewal applications online, licensees may also submit changes during the licensure period. Changes to the fictitious name, address, personnel, and controlling interest less than 51% can be submitted by going to the online portal and creating a new application. Contact the licensure unit for additional information.

Frequently Asked Questions [21KB, DOCX]

Frequently Asked Questions Specific to Behavior Analysis Providers [19KB, DOCX]

Statute/Rule Authority

Florida Statutes

Chapter 400, Part X: Health Care Clinic Act
Chapter 408, Part II: Health Care Licensing: General Provisions

Florida Administrative Code

Rules: Chapter 59A-33: Health Care Clinic Licensure Rules
Rules: Chapter 59A-35: Health Care Licensing: General Provisions Rules

Requirements and Applications

Health Care Clinic Licensure

Certificate of Exemption from Health Care Clinic Licensure

Find a Health Care Clinic

Florida Health Finder: Facility Locator, Inspection Reports, and Final Orders

Helpful Links

PIP (Auto Insurance) Regulation
Pain Management Registration - Department of Health
Health Care Clinic Establishment Permit - Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation (Drugs, Devices, and Cosmetics Program Office )