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Representing Our Clients Before the Florida Board of Nursing

Aug 12, 2026 | by Crystal Sanford
The Florida Department of Health (DOH), Board of Nursing (Board) is the regulatory agency with authority to license and discipline nurses in Florida. Recently three (3) health care attorneys from....
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In Case You Missed Us: Florida Assisted Living Association 2026 Conference and Trade Show

Aug 06, 2026 | by Crystal Sanford
Howell, Buchan, & Strong Invited Howell, Buchan, & Strong has been an affiliated member of FALA for nine (9) years.  This year was our 8th invitation to sponsor their 2026....
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What’s Next: Upcoming Capital Medical Society Presentation

Aug 04, 2026 | by Crystal Sanford
As I mentioned in my last blog, we are continuing our relationship with leadership and members of the Capital Medical Society (CMS) in Tallahassee, Florida, where our headquarters is located.....
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Compliance in Focus: Mastering Florida’s Regulatory Landscape

Jul 29, 2026 | by Crystal Sanford
Recently, Attorney Rick Strong with Howell, Buchan and Strong was invited to present before the Home Health Care Association of Florida at their annual conference and trade show, July 21-24,....
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What’s Next: Upcoming Capital Medical Society Presentation

Jul 15, 2026 | by Crystal Sanford
Our Firm is continuing our relationship with leadership and members of the Capital Medical Society (CMS) in Tallahassee, Florida, where our headquarters is located. We are enjoying time spent meeting....
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Don’t Miss Rick Strong’s Upcoming Speaking Event at HomeCareCon 2026

Jul 07, 2026 | by Crystal Sanford
If you are a home health professional or interested in home health regulations and insight, you won’t want to miss Rick Strong’s exciting presentation on Compliance in Focus: Mastering Florida’s....
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Compliance with Disciplinary Final Orders: What happens if I fail to comply?

May 27, 2026 | by Joseph V. DeFelice
The Florida Department of Health (DOH) and their professional regulatory Boards have authority over health care practitioners and facility licenses in Florida. This includes taking disciplinary action against those licenses....
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Can the Disciplinary Action Taken Against My Health Care License be Expunged or Sealed?

May 13, 2026 | by Crystal Sanford
We are often asked by our clients, “Will my Florida disciplinary action ever go away?”  When a health care practitioner has been disciplined by their Board or the Department of....
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Upcoming Sponsorship Event: Capital Medical Society

Apr 14, 2026 | by Crystal Sanford
The attorneys at Howell, Buchan & Strong are pleased and honored to be a sponsor of the Capital Medical Society (CMS), here in Tallahassee, Florida where our Firm is headquartered. ....
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Office Surgery Facility Inspections: What does it mean? Part 3

Nov 19, 2025 | by Crystal Sanford
Requirements for Level I Office Surgery (Including Liposuction) If you are a registered office surgery facility in Florida performing Level I procedures and are not nationally accredited, the Department of....
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Howell, Buchan & Strong and Your Veterinary Medicine Licensing Needs

Jun 17, 2025 | by Michael G. Lawrence Jr.
As a licensed doctor of veterinary medicine in the State of Florida, you are subject to many regulations in your profession. Veterinarians can encounter issues with their license that threaten....
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Change of Ownership Applications for Health Care Facility Licenses in Florida

Aug 14, 2020 | by Jeff Howell
Whether you are buying or selling a health care facility in Florida it’s important to understand that there’s more involved than simply signing a buy/sell agreement. The State of Florida....
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