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How to Dispute a Citation from the Florida Department of Health DOH
Receiving a citation from the Florida Department of Health (DOH) can be one of the most stressful moments in a medical professional’s career. Whether you are a nurse, dentist, physician, therapist, or another licensed healthcare provider, a DOH citation often...
Medical Doctor – Administrative Complaint – DOH – F.S. 458.331(1)(m) or (nn)
Receiving an administrative complaint from the Florida Department of Health (DOH) can be a life-altering event for any licensed physician. Whether you’re a board-certified plastic surgeon, general practitioner, or specialist, a DOH complaint threatens not just your medical license but...
What Is a Uniform Unlicensed Activity Citation
A Uniform Unlicensed Activity Citation is increasingly significant for Florida-based health professionals. It represents a formal notice issued by the Florida Department of Health (DOH) when regulated activities are conducted without the required licensure. Understanding this citation, especially in the...
Cosmetologist – Administrative Complaint – DBPR – F.S. 477.0265(1)(a)
If you are a licensed cosmetologist—or even an aspiring one operating in Florida—and you’ve recently received an administrative complaint from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR), you are likely overwhelmed. These complaints are serious and can put...
Florida Board of Massage Therapy – Roles and Responsibilities
If you’re a licensed massage therapist in Florida, your professional license is your livelihood. But what happens when that license comes under threat due to a complaint, investigation, or disciplinary action from the Florida Department of Health (DOH)? To protect...
Construction Contractors – Administrative Complaint – DBPR – F.S. 489.129(1)(D)
If you’re a Construction Contractor in Florida and you’ve received a DBPR administrative complaint, your professional license and your future could be at risk. These complaints often cite violations of Florida Statute 489.129(1)(d), which addresses obtaining a license through fraud...
How the Florida Board of Osteopathic Medicine Handles Discipline
The Florida Board of Osteopathic Medicine discipline process can have a serious impact on an osteopathic physician’s license, reputation, and livelihood. If you are a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine practicing in Florida and you’ve received a complaint from the Florida...
Legal Help for AHCA Exemptions: Why It Matters More Than You Think
Navigating Florida’s regulatory environment can be daunting, especially when your facility or personnel face AHCA disqualification issues. At Elevate Legal Services, PLLC, we specialize in providing Legal Help for AHCA Exemptions, defending health care providers in AHCA exemption matters, DOH...
2025 AHCA Rule Changes for Florida Providers | Compliance & Legal Guide
Florida’s healthcare providers operate in a rapidly evolving regulatory environment, with the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) introducing critical rule changes in 2025 that reshape compliance and enforcement. These updates, ranging from Medicaid managed care reforms to new memory-care...
Florida Board of Acupuncture: How to Respond to a DOH Complaint
Receiving a Complaint from the Florida Department of Health (DOH) can be one of the most stressful and professionally threatening events an acupuncturist will face. If you are a licensed acupuncture physician in Florida and have received an administrative complaint...