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Helpful Tip: Continuing Medical Education – Attend a Board Meeting
Dec 11, 2025 | by Crystal SanfordThe Florida Board of Medicine requires licensed physicians to complete forty hours of continuing medical education (CME) for license renewal every two (2) years by January 31. There are specifically....
Office Surgery Facility Inspections: What does it mean? Part 5
Dec 09, 2025 | by Crystal SanfordGluteal Fat Grafting Not all Florida registered office surgery facilities perform gluteal fat grafting procedures (Brazilian Butt Lift’s or BBL’s) in their facility, choosing instead to perform those procedures in....
Understanding Negotiation and Case Preparation in Florida Administrative Actions
Dec 05, 2025 | by John WilsonHow Licensed Professionals Can Protect Their Careers Administrative law cases can feel overwhelming for healthcare professionals whose licenses and reputations are on the line. The process is unfamiliar, the stakes....
Year-End Compliance Guide for Florida Office Surgery Practices and OSRs
Dec 05, 2025 | by Crystal SanfordEnsuring Documentation, Protocols, and Standards Are Ready for 2026 As the year draws to a close, it’s a good time to ensure your office surgery practices are prepared for the....
Office Surgery Facility Inspections: What does it mean? Part 4
Dec 02, 2025 | by Crystal SanfordRequirements for Level II Office Surgery Level II office surgery facilities in Florida are required to register with the Florida Department of Health (Department), Board of Medicine. New facilities, regardless....
How Law Enforcement Records Affect Your Insurance Agent License
Nov 20, 2025 | by Michael G. Lawrence Jr.When applying for an insurance agent license with the Florida Department of Financial Services (DFS), your law enforcement record may affect your eligibility. It can result in the denial of....
Office Surgery Facility Inspections: What does it mean? Part 3
Nov 19, 2025 | by Crystal SanfordRequirements for Level I Office Surgery (Including Liposuction) If you are a registered office surgery facility in Florida performing Level I procedures and are not nationally accredited, the Department of....
Florida DFS 90-Day Denial: What Insurance Agents Should Know
Nov 14, 2025 | by Michael G. Lawrence Jr.Applying for an insurance agent license through the Florida Department of Financial Services (DFS) can be a detailed and highly scrutinized process. One of the most common reasons DFS denies....
Responding to a DFS Probe of Your Insurance Agent License
Nov 13, 2025 | by Michael G. Lawrence Jr.Facing an investigation by the Florida Department of Financial Services (DFS) can be daunting for licensed insurance agents. The process often begins with a letter notifying the agent that an....
Office Surgery Facility Inspections: What does it mean? Part 2
Nov 13, 2025 | by Crystal SanfordGeneral Requirements for Office Surgery The Florida Department of Health (DOH) regulates office surgery facilities in the state through its Office Surgery Registration and Inspection Program. This oversight ensures that....
Office Surgery Facility Inspections: What does it mean? Part 1
Nov 11, 2025 | by Crystal SanfordRequirements for Physician Office Registration Florida office surgery facilities that are not nationally accredited must undergo annual Department of Health (Department) inspections. All new office surgery facilities are required to....
Howell, Buchan & Strong’s Guide to Florida Board of Psychology Hearings
Oct 30, 2025 | by Jeff HowellFew situations are more stressful for a licensed psychologist than receiving notice to appear before the Florida Board of Psychology. Whether you’re an applicant whose file has been pulled for....
