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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,....

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,....

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....

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....

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....

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....

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....

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....

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....

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....

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....

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. ....