The proposed rule amendments are intended to incorporate the revised application forms and new application forms for licensure into the rule.

 

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Board of Medicine

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

64B8-4.009Applications

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The proposed rule amendments are intended to incorporate the revised application forms and new application forms for licensure into the rule.

SUMMARY: The proposed rule amendments incorporate the revised application forms and new applications for licensure into the rule. Specifically, the amendments clarify rule language in the applications for licensure, including the revised health history questions and other questions, and general substantial reformatting of application itself.

SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS AND LEGISLATIVE RATIFICATION:

The Agency has determined that this will not have an adverse impact on small business or likely increase directly or indirectly regulatory costs in excess of $200,000 in the aggregate within one year after the implementation of the rule. A SERC has not been prepared by the Agency.

The Agency has determined that the proposed rule is not expected to require legislative ratification based on the statement of estimated regulatory costs or if no SERC is required, the information expressly relied upon and described herein: During discussion of the economic impact of this rule at its Board meeting, the Board concluded that this rule change will not have any impact on licensees and their businesses or the businesses that employ them. The rule will not increase any fees, business costs, personnel costs, will not decrease profit opportunities, and will not require any specialized knowledge to comply. This change will not increase any direct or indirect regulatory costs. Hence, the Board determined that a Statement of Estimated Regulatory Costs (SERC) was not necessary and that the rule will not require ratification by the Legislature. No person or interested party submitted additional information regarding the economic impact at that time.

Any person who wishes to provide information regarding a statement of estimated regulatory costs, or provide a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative must do so in writing within 21 days of this notice.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 456.031, 456.033, 458.309, 458.311, 458.313, 458.3145, 458.3151, 458.345 FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 456.013(1), (13), 456.0135, 456.031, 456.033, 456.039, 456.049, 456.50, 456.0635, 458.311, 458.3124, 458.313, 458.3137, 458.3145, 458.315, 458.3151, 458.316, 458.3165, 458.317, 458.320, 458.345, 766.314 FS.

IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL BE SCHEDULED AND ANNOUNCED IN THE FAR.

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Claudia Kemp, J.D., Executive Director, Board of Medicine/MQA, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin # C03, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3253.

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

       64B8-4.009 Applications.

(1) All persons applying for licensure shall submit an application to the Department. The application shall be made on the applicable form set forth below, all of which are hereby adopted and incorporated by reference and can be obtained from the website at http://www.flhealthsource.gov/mqa-services. The application must be accompanied by the application fee.

(a) DH-MQA 1000, entitled “Florida Board of Medicine Medical Doctor Application for Licensure Application,” (12/20) (6/20), available from http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-           12136, or http://www.doh.state.fl.us/mqa/medical/me_applicant.html;

(b) DH-MQA 1008, entitled “Medical Doctor Application for Florida Board of Medicine Limited Licensure License Application,” (12/20) (6/20), available from http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-           12137, or http://www.doh.state.fl.us/mqa/medical/me_applicant.html;

(c) DH-MQA 1009, entitled “Florida Board of Medicine Temporary Certificate for Medical Doctors to Practice in an Area of Critical Need Application,” (12/20) (6/20), available from http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-           12138, or http://www.doh.state.fl.us/mqa/medical/me_applicant.html;

(d) DH-MQA 1032, entitled “Board of Medicine Application Materials for Initial Registration and Renewal of Intern/Resident/Fellow or and House Physician Initial or Renewal Registration,” (12/20) (6/20), http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-       12139;

(e) DH-MQA 1072, entitled “Application for Florida Board of Medicine Medical Faculty Certificate For Allopathic Physicians Licensure Application,” (12/20) (6/20), available from http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-            12140, or http://www.doh.state.fl.us/mqa/medical/me_applicant.html;

(f) DH-MQA 1079, entitled “Temporary Certificate For Visiting Physicians To Obtain Medical Privileges For Instructional Purposes In Conjunction With Plastic Surgery, Medical Or Surgical Training Programs and Educational Symposiums,” (12/20) (6/20), http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-            12141.

(g) DH-MQA 5001-MQA, entitled “Application Rear Admiral LeRoy Collins, Jr., Medical Doctor Application for Temporary Certificate to Practice in an Area of Critical Need for Active Duty Military and Veterans,” (12/20) (6/20), http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-           12142.

(h) DH-MQA 5055, entitled “Application for Public Health Certificate,” 12/20, http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-                           .

(i) DH-MQA 5056, entitled “Application for Public Psychiatry Certificate,” 12/20, http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-                           .

(j) DH-MQA 5058, entitled “Temporary Certificate for Visiting Physicians in Cancer Centers,” 12/20,  http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-                           .

(2) through (3)  No change.

Rulemaking Authority 456.013, 456.031, 456.033, 458.309, 458.311, 458.313, 458.3145, 458.3151, 458.345 FS. Law Implemented 456.013(1), (13), 456.0135, 456.031, 456.033, 456.039, 456.049, 456.50, 456.0635, 458.311, 458.3124, 458.313, 458.3137, 458.3145, 458.315, 458.3151, 458.316, 458.3165, 458.317, 458.320, 458.345, 766.314 FS. History–New 3-31-80, Amended 12-4-85, Formerly 21M-22.09, Amended 9-7-88, 3-13-89, 1-1-92, 2-21-93, Formerly 21M-22.009, Amended 11-4-93, Formerly 61F6-22.009, Amended 11-15-94, 2-15-96, Formerly 59R-4.009, Amended 7-10-01, 1-31-02, 5-10-04, 5-20-04, 6-13-06, 12-26-06, 1-18-09, 3-17-09, 10-7-09, 1-7-10, 5-18-10, 2-28-12, 1-27-13, 8-5-13, 11-10-13, 1-9-14, 7-15-14, 9-10-14, 12-2-14, 3-17-15, 5-19-15, 9-28-15, 11-11-15, 8-14-16, 9-26-16, 2-6-17, 11-6-17, 2-26-18, 3-3-19, 9-23-20,                  .

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Rules/Legislative Committee, Board of Medicine

NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Board of Medicine

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: December 4, 2020

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: December 23, 2020