Florida S1480 allows temporary certificates for healthcare practitioners to continue practice in areas no longer designated as critical need.

Florida S1480 amends the state statutes to allow certain healthcare practitioners with temporary certificates to continue practicing in areas that lose their critical need designation, provided they have an active primary care treatment relationship with patients in that area as of January 1, 2026. The State Surgeon General must determine that the critical need remains for the state. The board reviews certificateholders annually to ensure compliance with minimum requirements.

Florida S1480 allows temporary certificates for healthcare practitioners to continue practice in areas no longer designated as critical need.

Florida S1480 amends the state statutes to allow certain healthcare practitioners with temporary certificates to continue practicing in areas that lose their critical need designation, provided they have an active primary care treatment relationship with patients in that area as of January 1, 2026. The State Surgeon General must determine that the critical need remains for the state. The board reviews certificateholders annually to ensure compliance with minimum requirements.