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Designated Physicians: Responsibilities and Required Forms for Office Surgery Facilities

May 15, 2025 | by Crystal Sanford
Designated 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,....
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Florida Legislators Consider New Regulations for Office Surgeries

May 02, 2025 | by Joseph V. DeFelice
There 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,....
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How to Get a Florida Osteopathic Medical License

May 01, 2025 | by Joseph V. DeFelice
Becoming 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....
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Understanding Florida Department of Health License Allegations

Apr 15, 2025 | by John Terrel
Healthcare 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....
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Changes Coming to Background Screening Requirements for Health Care Practitioners

Apr 01, 2025 | by John Wilson
The 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....
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Understanding the Value of Legal Expertise When Navigating the Florida Department of Health

Apr 01, 2025 | by John Wilson
There’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....
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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....
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Optical Establishments: Why You Might Need a License and How to Avoid Discipline

Mar 18, 2025 | by John Wilson
The 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....
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New 2025 Legislation that May Affect Health Care Practices and Professionals in Florida

Mar 12, 2025 | by Joseph V. DeFelice
The 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....
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Helpful Tips: Office Surgery Inspections

Feb 10, 2025 | by Crystal Sanford
In 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....
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Helpful Tips – Florida’s Office Surgery Registration and Inspection Program Updates

Jan 29, 2025 | by Crystal Sanford
The 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....
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Helpful Tip: National Practitioner Data Bank

Jan 21, 2025 | by Crystal Sanford
The 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. ....
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