FL S0486

Redefines "clinic" to clarify that health care services must be provided by an entity that receives remuneration for those services, with various exemptions for hospital-based entities, government-owned facilities, and certain professional practices.

Expands applicant screening requirements to prohibit clinic license applications from individuals with pending felony arrests or convictions for felonies or crimes punishable by one year or more imprisonment under state, federal, or foreign law.

Requires the Agency for Health Care Administration to deny clinic license applications or renewals for applicants previously found by regulatory agencies or courts to have committed acts resulting in suspension or revocation of a clinic license.

Imposes a $5,000 per day administrative fine on licensed clinics whose owners, medical directors, or clinic directors operate unlicensed clinics or when medical/clinic directors violate practitioner licensing requirements.

Exempts entities certified under federal regulations (42 C.F.R. part 485, subpart H) from Florida clinic licensure requirements to receive reimbursement under the Florida Motor Vehicle No-Fault Law.