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Howell, Buchan & Strong's team can help you with your business or professional license.Understanding Florida Department of Health License Allegations
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....
Changes Coming to Background Screening Requirements for Health Care Practitioners
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....
Understanding the Value of Legal Expertise When Navigating the Florida Department of Health
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....
Optical Establishments: Why You Might Need a License and How to Avoid Discipline
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....
New 2025 Legislation that May Affect Health Care Practices and Professionals in Florida
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....
Helpful Tips: Office Surgery Inspections
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....
Helpful Tips – Florida’s Office Surgery Registration and Inspection Program Updates
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....
Helpful Tip: National Practitioner Data Bank
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. ....
The New Requirements and Effects of Florida’s “Live Healthy” Initiative on Medical Doctors and Foreign Medical Graduates
The Florida Department of Health’s (DOH’s) Board of Medicine has always had the authority to grant a license by examination under conditions or restrictions to a physician who meets the....
Hanging a Shingle? Things to Keep in Mind When Starting a Solo Practice & AHCA License Exemptions
Becoming a licensed medical practice in Florida involves key steps to ensure compliance with state regulations and standards of care. Providers often must thoroughly review the licensing requirements outlined by....
Common Problems with Licensure Applications: Resumes and Curriculum Vitae
Most professionals prepare a resume or curriculum vitae (CV), and they use it for various purposes. They may be used to apply for licenses, employment, education, professional associations, presentations and....
Why You Need an Attorney to Safeguard Your Professional License
Licensed professionals in Florida are well aware of the stringent requirements and standards set by the Department of Health (DOH) and various professional boards. These regulations are meant to safeguard....
