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Howell, Buchan & Strong Welcomes Paralegal, Shaila Washington to the Team

Jun 04, 2026 | by Jeff Howell
At Howell, Buchan & Strong, we understand that navigating healthcare licensing, compliance, and regulatory matters requires more than legal knowledge alone. It requires insight into how the system truly works behind....
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Florida Hospitals & Healthcare Employers: What Happens When Background Checks and Licensure Verification Fail?

May 28, 2026 | by Jeff Howell
Healthcare employers across Florida operate under strict regulatory obligations designed to protect vulnerable patients and maintain public trust. When hiring systems fail, however, the consequences can quickly escalate beyond internal....
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What if my Employer refuses to let me see a doctor when I’ve been injured on the job in Florida?

Mar 04, 2026 | by Jeff Howell
Then you really need an experienced Florida Workers Compensation attorney to help you.  This is because you need an advocate to bring a claim against the employer or convince their....
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What medical benefits can I get under Florida’s Workers Compensation Law?

Feb 27, 2026 | by Jeff Howell
In a nutshell, the employer and their workers’ compensation insurance company is responsible for all care that is causally related to the on the job accident.  Neither the employer nor....
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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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Florida’s Health Care Workforce at a Crossroads: A Strategic Look at the 2022 to 2037 Nursing Projections

Dec 12, 2025 | by Jeff Howell
Florida is standing on the brink of a health care workforce transformation, and the latest Florida Health Care Workforce Projections 2022 to 2037 report from the Florida Center for Nursing....
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Howell, Buchan & Strong’s Guide to Florida Board of Psychology Hearings

Oct 30, 2025 | by Jeff Howell
Few 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....
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Howell, Buchan & Strong Welcomes Associate Attorney Max Cook to the Orlando Office

Sep 22, 2025 | by Jeff Howell
Howell, Buchan & Strong is proud to announce the addition of Max Cook as an Associate Attorney in our Orlando office. Max first joined the firm in 2023 as a....
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5 Stumbling Blocks for Florida Licensed Psychologists

Aug 15, 2025 | by Jeff Howell
It often starts with a disgruntled patient In Florida, many complaints against psychologists do not come from fellow professionals or the Board itself; instead, they start with patients who are....
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