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Mandatory Online License Renewals for Health Care Providers

As an owner and operator of a health care facility in Florida, you are likely familiar with the licensing renewal process with the Agency for Healthcare Administration (“AHCA”), which is....
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New Florida Law Affects Healthcare Professionals Who Have a Criminal Past

I. Present Situation Current law requires certain health care employees to be screened for a history of criminal offenses. Similarly, where one works within the health care field, for example....
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Should You Go Before a Professional Licensing Board Alone?

If you’ve received an administrative complaint against your professional, health care, or facility license and are considering representing yourself before these state licensing boards, you should watch this video first.....
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Commonly Cited Deficiencies Against Assisted Living Facilities

The Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) licenses, oversees, and governs Assisted Living Facilities (ALFs) and their operations. AHCA regularly inspects licensed assisted living facilities. During inspection, AHCA inspectors....
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Congratulations to Attorney Rickey Strong: ALF Administrator Certification!

Rickey L. Strong, Esquire....
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Free Guide to Florida Law for Assisted Living Facilities

Annually, Howell, Buchan & Strong develops this helpful guide for Assisted Living Facilities that provides an at-your-fingertips resource to Florida Statutes. Access a digital version of the FALA Guide here.....
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Obtaining an Initial AHCA Facility License? What You Need to Know.

Obtaining an initial AHCA Facility License in the State of Florida can be a lengthy process. Leaning on a professional team, including an attorney, can improve your chances of getting....
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Jeff Howell Presents Virtual Seminar on ALF Regulation and Liability

This month Jeff Howell presented a webinar to the Florida Assisted Living Association 2020 Virtual Summit on ALF Regulation and Liability.   The seminar covered AHCA, DOH, and Federal regulation and....
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My Florida Medical License Renewal Application Expired? Now What?

Not filing on time the AHCA License Application Renewal can put your organization in jeopardy. We work with owners and operators who fail to file their application to renew their....
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Healthcare Professionals and the Winding Down of Covid-19

Florida health care providers should consider legal risks as the Covid-19 pandemic lessens in intensity.....
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Considerations for Health Care Association Executives on Hiring outside Counsel

This article is intended for association executives and board members particularly in the health care and professional fields.....
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Rickey Strong Guest Speaker on the Topic of Medical Marijuana at FALA Jacksonville

Rickey L. Strong, Esquire, spoke today at the Jacksonville Chapter of Florida Assisted Living Association on the topic of Medical Marijuana and Health Care Providers.   We represent owners and....
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