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Howell, Buchan & Strong's team can help you with your business or professional license.Meet the Attorneys at Howell Buchan and Strong
Meet the Attorneys at Howell Buchan and Strong: Series 1 – Rickey Strong This is the first in a series of blogs introducing the licensed and experienced professional attorneys at....
Hard Card Fingerprinting
To become licensed in Florida, all healthcare practitioners must be fingerprinted and undergo a criminal background check. For healthcare practitioners who live in the United States, this is not a....
In Case You Missed Us: Florida Assisted Living Association 2026 Conference and Trade Show
Howell, Buchan, & Strong Invited Howell, Buchan, & Strong has been an affiliated member of FALA for nine (9) years. This year was our 8th invitation to sponsor their 2026....
What’s Next: Upcoming Capital Medical Society Presentation
As I mentioned in my last blog, we are continuing our relationship with leadership and members of the Capital Medical Society (CMS) in Tallahassee, Florida, where our headquarters is located.....
Compliance in Focus: Mastering Florida’s Regulatory Landscape
Recently, Attorney Rick Strong with Howell, Buchan and Strong was invited to present before the Home Health Care Association of Florida at their annual conference and trade show, July 21-24,....
Don’t Miss Rick Strong’s Upcoming Speaking Event at HomeCareCon 2026
If you are a home health professional or interested in home health regulations and insight, you won’t want to miss Rick Strong’s exciting presentation on Compliance in Focus: Mastering Florida’s....
Florida Statute 456.072(1)(a): Making Misleading or Deceptive Statements in Practice
For licensed professionals in Florida, few allegations can damage a reputation more quickly than accusations involving dishonesty or misrepresentation. One of the most frequently cited disciplinary provisions across numerous licensed....
Florida ABA Clinics and Medicaid Providers: Is Your Health Care Clinic Exemption at Risk?
Many healthcare providers throughout Florida rely on a Health Care Clinic Exemption Certificate to operate without obtaining a Health Care Clinic License through the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration....
Florida Hospitals & Healthcare Employers: What Happens When Background Checks and Licensure Verification Fail?
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....
Upcoming Speaking Engagement!
The attorneys at Howell, Buchan & Strong often give presentations throughout Florida for various health care associations. Our goal is to introduce ourselves and educate health care professionals about Florida....
Inside the AHCA Change of Ownership Process: Mistakes Florida Buyers Make
Thinking about acquiring a medical business in Florida? One of the most misunderstood steps in the transaction is the AHCA Change of Ownership process. Buyers often assume the regulatory piece....
Can You Operate While Your AHCA Change of Ownership Is Pending? Mistakes to Avoid in Florida Business Acquisitions
If you are acquiring a medical business in Florida, one of the most dangerous assumptions you can make is believing you can simply take over operations while your AHCA Change....
