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Florida Legislators Consider New Regulations for Office Surgeries

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

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

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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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....
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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....
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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....
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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....
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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. ....
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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....
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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....
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Florida’s Live Healthy Plan | New Law for Physicians

Will the State of Florida have enough physicians to provide care to its citizens in the future? Results from the 2023 Physician Workforce Survey Report, suggest the answer may be....
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What Happens After the Florida Department of Health Issues a License?

There have been big changes to how the Florida Department of Health issues licenses granted to practitioners in Florida. If you are a Florida physician, nurse, dentist, psychologist, pharmacist, or....
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