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Mistakes to Avoid in Florida Medical Business Acquisitions | Change of Ownership

Feb 25, 2026 | by Rick Strong
Are you thinking about acquiring a medical business in Florida? Before you move forward, it is critical to understand the legal requirements involved in an AHCA Change of Ownership. Failing....
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Helpful tips: Signs and Information Required in Physician Offices

Feb 24, 2026 | by Joseph V. DeFelice
Physicians in the State of Florida are required, by the Department of Health, to post certain signs in their office.  The Legislature passed laws requiring certain signs and information to....
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What are the basic benefits for an employee under Florida’s Workers Compensation Law?

Feb 20, 2026 | by Jeff Howell
Generally speaking, Florida law allows for the recovery of medical benefits for conditions related to your on the job accident and if you are taken off of work, depending upon....
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What to do when you are injured on the job in Florida

Feb 20, 2026 | by Jeff Howell
Florida law requires that an employee report an on the job injury or accident to his or her employer within 30 days of the accident.  Waiting and delaying the report....
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How Should a Florida Psychologist Respond to a Letter of Investigation from the Department of Health?

Jan 20, 2026 | by Jeff Howell
Receiving a Letter of Investigation (LOI) from the Florida Department of Health (DOH) is one of the most stressful moments a psychologist can experience professionally. It can feel personal. It....
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Questions from a Florida Nurse to a Healthcare Defense Attorney

Jan 12, 2026 | by Jeff Howell
I decided to write this blog in a different format.  Recently, I contacted a high school classmate who is a nurse in a large metropolitan hospital in Florida and ask....
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Helpful tips: Florida Approved Office Surgery Accrediting Organizations

Jan 07, 2026 | by Crystal Sanford
Registered office surgery facilities in Florida are required to undergo an annual inspection by Department of Health Inspectors or be accredited by an approved national accrediting organization.  The Florida Boards....
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Helpful tips: Florida Approved Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Basic Life Support Certification Required for Office Surgery Registration

Dec 30, 2025 | by Crystal Sanford
Medical personnel in registered office surgery facilities in Florida are required to have either Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by a Board approved....
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Office Surgery Facility Inspections: What does it mean? Part 6

Dec 16, 2025 | by Crystal Sanford
Requirements for Level III Office Surgery Office surgery facilities in Florida must comply with detailed laws and rules established by the Florida Boards of Medicine and Osteopathic Medicine. These regulations....
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DFS 90-Day Denial of Your Florida Insurance Adjuster License Application

Dec 12, 2025 | by Michael G. Lawrence Jr.
When applying for a Florida insurance adjuster license through the Department of Financial Services, failing to disclose your law enforcement record can lead to an immediate denial of your application.....
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Responding to a DFS Probe of Your Florida Insurance Adjuster License

Dec 12, 2025 | by Michael G. Lawrence Jr.
Facing an investigation by the Florida Department of Financial Services can be unsettling for any Florida insurance adjuster. The process typically begins when DFS sends a letter informing the adjuster....
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The Impact of Your Law Enforcement Records on Your Application for an Insurance Adjuster License

Dec 12, 2025 | by Michael G. Lawrence Jr.
When applying for a Florida insurance adjuster license with the Department of Financial Services, your law enforcement record can directly impact whether your application is approved or denied. Howell, Buchan....
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