The bill amends various sections of Florida Statutes to enhance the regulation of health care practitioners, particularly concerning the use of specialist titles and designations. It establishes that health care practitioners not licensed as physicians or osteopathic physicians are prohibited from using specific titles that imply specialization unless they are authorized to do so. Violations of this provision will be considered unlicensed practice of medicine, allowing the Department to pursue remedies. Additionally, the bill specifies the titles and abbreviations that licensed practitioners may use, ensuring that they accurately represent their qualifications and areas of practice.

Furthermore, the bill revises the notification requirements for health maintenance organizations regarding adverse determinations, mandating that notifications include a disclosure stating that the determination was made by a licensed physician. It also clarifies that the Boards of Medicine and Osteopathic Medicine retain jurisdiction over their licensees while not extending regulatory authority over the organizations themselves. The effective date for these changes is set for July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
H 1341 Filed: 456.003, 456.072, 458.3312, 459.0152
H 1341 c1: 456.003, 458.3312, 459.0152, 641.51
H 1341 c2: 456.003, 458.3312, 459.0152, 641.51