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New Background Screening Requirements for Florida Health Care Practitioners Starting July 1, 2025

What You Need to Know About House Bill 975 and How to Prepare The Florida Department of Health (DOH) will soon require fingerprint retention and background screenings for nearly all....
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Why You Need an Experienced Health Care Attorney Against the Florida Department of Health

When a letter arrives from the Florida Department of Health (DOH), it’s rarely routine, and it should never be taken lightly. Whether it’s a complaint, an investigation notice, or an....
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What Every Florida Psychologist Should Know About Board Investigations and Legal Defense

For Florida psychologists, maintaining professional boundaries, accurate documentation, and ethical clarity is essential, but even the most thoughtful and diligent provider can find themselves on the receiving end of a....
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Understanding Florida Department of Health License Allegations

Healthcare professionals in Florida operate under strict regulations enforced by the Florida Department of Health (DOH). When a complaint or allegations arise, it is not just a letter—it is a....
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Understanding the Value of Legal Expertise When Navigating the Florida Department of Health

There’s value in hiring experts. As a Florida health care professional – or if you have plans to become one – you may face complex legal matters or application delays....
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Why You Need an Attorney to Safeguard Your Professional License

Licensed professionals in Florida are well aware of the stringent requirements and standards set by the Department of Health (DOH) and various professional boards. These regulations are meant to safeguard....
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Defending Your Florida Professional Healthcare License: A Comprehensive Guide

Essential Strategies and Legal Guidance As a licensed health care professional in Florida, maintaining your license is not only essential for your livelihood but also for the trust and safety....
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Protecting Your Florida Healthcare License: Why Seek Experienced Legal Representation?

If you’re a health care professional in the State of Florida, you’re working in a fast-paced and highly regulated world…and protecting your professional license is crucial to your livelihood. When....
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Responding to a DOH Probe of Your Health Care License

Navigating an investigation by the Florida Department of Health (DOH) can be daunting for licensed health care professionals. The initial query often arrives as a letter from a Medical Quality....
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How to Survive After Receiving a Department of Business and Professional Regulation Complaint or Denial

When the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) issues an administrative complaint or denial of your professional renewal license, you need to know how to keep working. The DBPR....
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Protecting Your Healthcare License in Florida: Navigating Your Administrative Complaint in 5 Steps

The moment you receive an administrative complaint against your health care license in Florida can be unsettling but protecting your license means understanding your options and risks. Honestly, a complaint....
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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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