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Helpful tips: Florida Approved Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Basic Life Support Certification Required for Office Surgery Registration

Medical personnel in registered office surgery facilities in Florida are required to have either Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by a Board approved....
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The Impact of Your Law Enforcement Records on Your Application for an Insurance Adjuster License

When applying for a Florida insurance adjuster license with the Department of Financial Services, your law enforcement record can directly impact whether your application is approved or denied. Howell, Buchan....
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Office Surgery Facility Inspections: What does it mean? Part 5

Gluteal Fat Grafting Not all Florida registered office surgery facilities perform gluteal fat grafting procedures (Brazilian Butt Lift’s or BBL’s) in their facility, choosing instead to perform those procedures in....
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Office Surgery Facility Inspections: What does it mean? Part 4

Requirements for Level II Office Surgery Level II office surgery facilities in Florida are required to register with the Florida Department of Health (Department), Board of Medicine.  New facilities, regardless....
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The Importance of Legal Counsel for Your Florida MOBILE Application

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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Tips for Preparing Your Case for Presentation Before the Florida Board

Physicians and nurses in Florida may one day find themselves facing the Board of Medicine or the Board of Nursing. These cases usually begin when the Department of Health investigates....
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Welcome to Practice in Florida: A Compliance Guide for Newly Registered Office Surgery Facilities

Compliance Guide for New Florida Office Surgery Registrations At Howell, Buchan & Strong, we congratulate you on receiving your Florida Office Surgery Registration, a major milestone for any health care....
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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....
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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....
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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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Howell, Buchan & Strong and Your Professional Engineer Licensing Needs

As a professional engineer in the State of Florida, you are subject to many regulations in your profession. Professional engineers can encounter issues with their license that threaten their ability....
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The Importance of Job Offer When Applying for a Florida Medical License

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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