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Howell, Buchan & Strong's team can help you with your business or professional license.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....
Understanding Aggravating and Mitigating Factors in Florida Board of Psychology Cases
The Florida Board of Psychology plays a crucial role in ensuring psychologists adhere to the professional standards of conduct. When a licensee is found in violation of these standards, the....
Licensing Board Complaints 101: Defending Licensed Professionals in Florida, Focus on Psychologists
In the state of Florida, licensed professionals, particularly psychologists, face a unique set of challenges when it comes to maintaining their licensure. While you work hard to provide high-quality care....
New Florida Law Affects Healthcare Professionals Who Have a Criminal Past
I. Present Situation Current law requires certain health care employees to be screened for a history of criminal offenses. Similarly, where one works within the health care field, for example....
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....
Why a Local Presence Matters in Defending Your License
Location matters when Florida licensing agencies like the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), the Department of Health, or the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation are building a....
Sexual Misconduct in the Therapist-Client Relationship, Part II | Possible Penalties
If you are a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT), or Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who has been accused of sexual misconduct, you should....
Top 3 Trouble Spots for Psychologists and Therapists
Our firm sees a lot of psychologists and licensed therapists who are in trouble with the Florida Department of Health (DOH). In handling so many cases, some patterns start to....
Don’t Go Before Your Professional Board Without an Attorney!
I thought about not writing this blog. Some will think I’m just writing this to market our legal services. I’m not. This short article is just my thoughts on what....
Sexual Misconduct in the Psychologist-Client Relationship | Possible Penalties (Part 02)
Part Two of a Two-Part Series If you’re a licensed psychologist who has received an Administrative Complaint from the Florida Department of Health (DOH) alleging sexual misconduct with a client,....
Sexual Misconduct in the Psychologist-Client Relationship
Part One of a Two-part Series Receiving an Administrative Complaint from the Florida Department of Health (DOH) is never a pleasant experience. This is especially true when DOH is alleging....
Major Changes to Florida Psychology License Application Process
The year 2020 was full of changes, and one of those changes came in the form of House Bill 713, which amended 490.006 Florida Statutes. This bill made major alterations....
