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Designated Physicians: Responsibilities and Required Forms for Office Surgery Facilities
May 15, 2025 | by Crystal SanfordDesignated physicians (DPs) in Office Surgery Facilities play a critical role in ensuring the safety, compliance, and efficiency of operations within their facility. From initial registration to reporting adverse incidents,....
Florida Legislators Consider New Regulations for Office Surgeries
May 02, 2025 | by Joseph V. DeFeliceThere are two (2) bills being presented in the 2025 Florida Legislative Session that may affect office surgery facilities in Florida: House Bill (HB) 309 and Senate Bill (SB) 424,....
How to Get a Florida Osteopathic Medical License
May 01, 2025 | by Joseph V. DeFeliceBecoming a licensed osteopathic physician in Florida is a rewarding yet complex process. The Florida Board of Osteopathic Medicine (under the Department of Health) regulates licensing requirements to ensure that....
Understanding Florida Department of Health License Allegations
Apr 15, 2025 | by John TerrelHealthcare professionals in Florida operate under strict regulations enforced by the Florida Department of Health (DOH). When a complaint or allegations arise, it is not just a letter—it is a....
Changes Coming to Background Screening Requirements for Health Care Practitioners
Apr 01, 2025 | by John WilsonThe Department of Health (DOH) will soon require fingerprint retention and background screenings for nearly all healthcare practitioners. A new law will take effect on July 1, 2025, requiring all....
Understanding the Value of Legal Expertise When Navigating the Florida Department of Health
Apr 01, 2025 | by John WilsonThere’s value in hiring experts. As a Florida health care professional – or if you have plans to become one – you may face complex legal matters or application delays....
Howell, Buchan & Strong and Your Architecture and Interior Design Licensing Needs
Mar 25, 2025 | by Michael G. Lawrence Jr.As a licensed architect or registered interior designer in the State of Florida, you are subject to many regulations in your profession. Architects and interior designers can encounter issues with....
Optical Establishments: Why You Might Need a License and How to Avoid Discipline
Mar 18, 2025 | by John WilsonThe Department of Health (DOH) regulates roughly 1,500 Optical Establishments throughout the State of Florida. DOH is also responsible for discovering and stopping anyone from offering eyeglasses and contacts for....
New 2025 Legislation that May Affect Health Care Practices and Professionals in Florida
Mar 12, 2025 | by Joseph V. DeFeliceThe Florida Department of Health is responsible for licensing health care providers in Florida. Legislative changes can affect the laws relating to practicing your profession. Being unaware of these new....
Helpful Tips: Office Surgery Inspections
Feb 10, 2025 | by Crystal SanfordIn Florida, all applicants for office surgery registration must undergo a pre-registration inspection by the Department of Health (DOH) regardless of if the office is nationally accredited. Once you are....

Helpful Tips – Florida’s Office Surgery Registration and Inspection Program Updates
Jan 29, 2025 | by Crystal SanfordThe Florida Office Surgery Registration and Inspection Program is now being administered by the Florida Board of Medicine instead of the Florida Department of Health. You can find information about....

Helpful Tip: National Practitioner Data Bank
Jan 21, 2025 | by Crystal SanfordThe Florida Board of Medicine and the Florida Board of Osteopathic Medicine requires that an applicant for licensure submit a National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB) Report to their appropriate Board. ....