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Common Mistakes Physicians Make that are Avoidable: How to Avoid an Administrative Complaint

Oct 20, 2025 | by Joseph V. DeFelice
In 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....
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The Importance of Job Offer When Applying for a Florida Medical License

Jun 16, 2025 | by Joseph V. DeFelice
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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Helpful Tips: Being Prepared for Your Appearance Before a Licensing Board

May 29, 2025 | by Joseph V. DeFelice
Appearing 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....
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Helpful Tips: Office Surgery Inspections

May 20, 2025 | by Crystal Sanford
In 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....
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Optical Establishments: Why You Might Need a License and How to Avoid Discipline

Mar 18, 2025 | by John Wilson
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....
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Helpful Tips – Florida’s Office Surgery Registration and Inspection Program Updates

Jan 29, 2025 | by Crystal Sanford
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....
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The New Requirements and Effects of Florida’s “Live Healthy” Initiative on Medical Doctors and Foreign Medical Graduates

Dec 03, 2024 | by Joseph V. DeFelice
The 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....
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Hanging a Shingle? Things to Keep in Mind When Starting a Solo Practice & AHCA License Exemptions

Nov 26, 2024 | by Joseph V. DeFelice
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....
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Common Problems with Licensure Applications: Resumes and Curriculum Vitae

Nov 18, 2024 | by Joseph V. DeFelice
Most professionals prepare a resume or curriculum vitae (CV), and they use it for various purposes.  They may be used to apply for licenses, employment, education, professional associations, presentations and....
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Defending Your Florida Professional Healthcare License: A Comprehensive Guide

Jun 26, 2024 | by Joseph V. DeFelice
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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Florida’s Live Healthy Plan | New Law for Physicians

Apr 22, 2024 | by Crystal Sanford
Will the State of Florida have enough physicians to provide care to its citizens in the future? Results from the 2023 Physician Workforce Survey Report, suggest the answer may be....
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Can an Office Surgery Registration be Disciplined? How it works and what to expect.

Sep 28, 2023 | by Joseph V. DeFelice
If you are a Florida physician who owns a registered office surgery center or if you are a designated physician for an office surgery center, and you are facing discipline....
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