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Howell, Buchan & Strong's team can help you with your business or professional license.Physician Non-Compete Agreements in Florida
Florida law permits physician non-compete agreements, provided they satisfy specific statutory conditions. The enforceability of such agreements is primarily governed by Fla. Stat. § 542.335, which establishes general requirements for non-compete....
Collateral Consequences: Why your Criminal Defense Attorney May Need to Consult a Health Law Expert
If you have a license from the Department of Health (DOH) and you have been arrested, there’s a good chance a DOH investigation was opened against you before you saw....
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....
Fraud Alert: Protect Your Professional License from Scams
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....
Florida’s New Health Law Opens Licensing Pathway for Physicians with NPDB Reports
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....
Florida Legislators Consider New Regulations for Office Surgeries
There are two (2) bills being presented in the 2025 Florida Legislative Session that may affect office surgery facilities in Florida: House Bill (HB) 309 and Senate Bill (SB) 424,....
Optical Establishments: Why You Might Need a License and How to Avoid Discipline
The Department of Health (DOH) regulates roughly 1,500 Optical Establishments throughout the State of Florida. DOH is also responsible for discovering and stopping anyone from offering eyeglasses and contacts for....
New 2025 Legislation that May Affect Health Care Practices and Professionals in Florida
The Florida Department of Health is responsible for licensing health care providers in Florida. Legislative changes can affect the laws relating to practicing your profession. Being unaware of these new....
Helpful Tips – Florida’s Office Surgery Registration and Inspection Program Updates
The Florida Office Surgery Registration and Inspection Program is now being administered by the Florida Board of Medicine instead of the Florida Department of Health. You can find information about....
Helpful Tip: National Practitioner Data Bank
The Florida Board of Medicine and the Florida Board of Osteopathic Medicine requires that an applicant for licensure submit a National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB) Report to their appropriate Board. ....
Hanging a Shingle? Things to Keep in Mind When Starting a Solo Practice & AHCA License Exemptions
Becoming a licensed medical practice in Florida involves key steps to ensure compliance with state regulations and standards of care. Providers often must thoroughly review the licensing requirements outlined by....
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....
