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Common Mistakes Physicians Make that are Avoidable: How to Avoid an Administrative Complaint
Oct 20, 2025 | by Joseph V. DeFeliceIn a medical practice, you are busy with your patients and rightfully so. As a result, sometimes physicians forget about their obligations to their medical license and that can result....
Physician Non-Compete Agreements in Florida
Jul 15, 2025 | by Jeff GreenbergFlorida 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
Jul 15, 2025 | by John WilsonIf 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....
The Importance of Job Offer When Applying for a Florida Medical License
Jun 16, 2025 | by Joseph V. DeFeliceIf 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....
Helpful Tips: Being Prepared for Your Appearance Before a Licensing Board
May 29, 2025 | by Joseph V. DeFeliceAppearing before a licensing board can be a very intimidating experience. The members of the licensing board have your livelihood in their hands and it means everything to you. First....
Helpful Tips: Office Surgery Inspections
May 20, 2025 | by Crystal SanfordIn Florida, all applicants for office surgery registration must undergo a pre-registration inspection by the Department of Health (DOH), regardless of whether the office is nationally accredited. Once you are....
Florida Legislators Consider New Regulations for Office Surgeries
May 02, 2025 | by Joseph V. DeFeliceThere 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
Mar 18, 2025 | by John WilsonThe 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
Mar 12, 2025 | by Joseph V. DeFeliceThe 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
Jan 29, 2025 | by Crystal SanfordThe 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....
The New Requirements and Effects of Florida’s “Live Healthy” Initiative on Medical Doctors and Foreign Medical Graduates
Dec 03, 2024 | by Joseph V. DeFeliceThe Florida Department of Health’s (DOH’s) Board of Medicine has always had the authority to grant a license by examination under conditions or restrictions to a physician who meets the....
Defending Your Florida Professional Healthcare License: A Comprehensive Guide
Jun 26, 2024 | by Joseph V. DeFeliceEssential 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....
