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Office surgery regulation in Florida is complex, and for good reason. The stakes are high when procedures are performed outside of licensed hospitals or ambulatory surgical centers. To protect patient....

Compliance Guide for New Florida Office Surgery Registrations At Howell, Buchan & Strong, we congratulate you on receiving your Florida Office Surgery Registration, a major milestone for any health care....

In Florida, all applicants for office surgery registration must undergo a pre-registration inspection by the Department of Health (DOH), regardless of whether the office is nationally accredited.  Once you are....

Designated physicians (DPs) in Office Surgery Facilities play a critical role in ensuring the safety, compliance, and efficiency of operations within their facility. From initial registration to reporting adverse incidents,....

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....

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. ....

Understanding and adhering to office surgery rules in Florida is paramount for health care professionals committed to ensuring patient safety and legal compliance. Howell, Buchan & Strong prepared this blog....

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....