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Compliance with Disciplinary Final Orders: What happens if I fail to comply?

May 27, 2026 | by Joseph V. DeFelice
The Florida Department of Health (DOH) and their professional regulatory Boards have authority over health care practitioners and facility licenses in Florida. This includes taking disciplinary action against those licenses....
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Timelines for Submitting a Medical Application for Licensure Using the MOBILE Application

Mar 04, 2026 | by Joseph V. DeFelice
The Department of Health (DOH) licenses health care providers in Florida, from physicians to nurses and more.  It is their job to issue licenses to qualified candidates.  DOH has online....
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Timelines for Submitting a Medical Application for Licensure Using the Examination Application

Mar 02, 2026 | by Joseph V. DeFelice
The Department of Health (DOH) licenses health care providers in Florida, from physicians to nurses and more and it’s their job to issue licenses to qualified candidates.  There are two....
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New Changes to Florida’s Officer Surgery Rules: Failed Inspections and the Impact on Your Practice

Feb 26, 2026 | by Joseph V. DeFelice
Our office continuously monitors Florida Board of Medicine activities for changes in Florida’s office surgery laws and rules. We always recommend that office surgery facility owners, designated physicians, and surgeons....
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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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Common Mistakes Physicians Make that are Avoidable: How to Avoid an Administrative Complaint

Oct 20, 2025 | by Joseph V. DeFelice
In a medical practice, you are busy with your patients and rightfully so.  As a result, sometimes physicians forget about their obligations to their medical license and that can result....
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The Importance of Legal Counsel for Your Florida MOBILE Application

Sep 29, 2025 | by Joseph V. DeFelice
Applying for a Florida medical license is one of the most important milestones in a physician’s career. For many doctors, particularly those who are already licensed in another state, a....
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Background Screening Issues? How to Get Your Florida Medical License

Jul 15, 2025 | by Joseph V. DeFelice
Applying for a Florida medical license is a major milestone in a health care provider’s career, but if you have background screening issues, the process can quickly become overwhelming. Whether....
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The Importance of Job Offer When Applying for a Florida Medical License

Jun 16, 2025 | by Joseph V. DeFelice
If you are applying for a Florida Medical License, you must understand the significance of obtaining an offer for employment as a physician prior to appearing in front of the....
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Fraud Alert: Protect Your Professional License from Scams

Jun 13, 2025 | by Joseph V. DeFelice
At Howell, Buchan & Strong, we remain committed to protecting the rights and professional standing of Florida’s licensed health care practitioners. Recently, a wave of fraudulent activity targeting licensees has....
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Florida’s New Health Law Opens Licensing Pathway for Physicians with NPDB Reports

Jun 11, 2025 | by Joseph V. DeFelice
What House Bill 1299 Means for Medical Professionals in Florida Howell, Buchan & Strong is committed to helping health care professionals navigate Florida’s complex and evolving licensing landscape. One of....
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Helpful Tips: Being Prepared for Your Appearance Before a Licensing Board

May 29, 2025 | by Joseph V. DeFelice
Appearing before a licensing board can be a very intimidating experience. The members of the licensing board have your livelihood in their hands and it means everything to you. First....
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