Howell, Buchan & Strong, Attorneys at Law

06/02/2026

For Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs) in Florida, few regulatory provisions carry as much weight or as much potential for misunderstanding as the so-called “2-year rule.”

Read more: https://howellbuchanandstrong.com/2026/05/florida-rule-64b4-10-003-the-2-year-rule-and-patient-relationships-for-lcsws/

Learn how Florida Rule 64B4-10.003 governs former client relationships for LCSWs and why violating the 2-year rule can jeopardize your license.

06/02/2026

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05/28/2026

I was recently asked to weigh in on a Florida healthcare compliance issue that has received significant media attention.

Situations like this serve as an important reminder that strong hiring, screening, and licensure verification processes help protect both patients and healthcare organizations.

Learn more: https://howellbuchanandstrong.com/2026/05/florida-hospitals-healthcare-employers-what-happens-when-background-checks-and-licensure-verification-fail/

Florida healthcare employers face strict screening and licensure verification requirements. Learn how AHCA compliance failures can create legal and regulatory exposure.

05/27/2026

The Florida Department of Health and their professional regulatory Boards have authority over health care practitioners and facility licenses in Florida. This includes taking disciplinary action against those licenses when necessary.

Learn more: https://howellbuchanandstrong.com/2026/05/compliance-with-disciplinary-final-orders-what-happens-if-i-fail-to-comply/

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 when necessary.

05/20/2026

Our Firm is honored to be presenting sponsors of the Capital Medical Society (CMS) in Tallahassee where our headquarters is located. One of the Firm’s health care attorneys, John Wilson, gave a presentation at last night’s membership meeting on “The Legal Dangers of Prescribing Controlled Substances.”

Read more: https://howellbuchanandstrong.com/2026/05/presentation-to-the-capital-medical-society-the-legal-dangers-of-prescribing-controlled-substances/

05/18/2026

When a health care practitioner has been disciplined by their Board or the Department of Health the action is public record. Not only will the health care practitioner’s license reflect the disciplinary action, but the Final Order imposing discipline, including the Administrative Complaint, are also available to the public.

Read more: https://howellbuchanandstrong.com/2026/05/can-the-disciplinary-action-taken-against-my-health-care-license-be-expunged-or-sealed/

We are often asked by our clients, “Will my Florida disciplinary action ever go away?”

05/17/2026

HBS is a proud sponsor of the Volusia Flagler Advanced Practice Nursing Council's annual Nursing Conference in Daytona Beach. Senior Partner Rickey Strong presented "Staying within the scope your Nurse Practitioner License" and the potential legal consequences. Rickey was also awarded the Community Partner of the year by the Council.

05/13/2026

📣 Rick Strong, one of the Firm’s Partner’s, was selected to present to the health care professionals and leaders at the Home Care Association of Florida (HCAF) Annual Meeting and Trade Show, set for July 21-24, 2026 at the Hilton Orlando Buena Vista Palace! 📣

Read more: https://howellbuchanandstrong.com/2026/04/upcoming-speaking-engagement/

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The attorneys at Howell, Buchan & Strong often give presentations throughout Florida for various health care associations. Our goal is to introduce ourselves and educate health care professionals about Florida health care laws. Recently, Rick Strong, one of the Firm’s Partner’s, was selected to ...

05/08/2026

Happy Birthday to Attorney Jeff Howell and paralegal Elspeth Newsome!

Wishing you the very best this upcoming year! 🧁🎉

05/05/2026

May 6-12 is National Nurses Week!

We’re proud to represent and support nurses and the essential work they do every day. Thank you for your dedication and commitment to patient care. 💙