Michael L. Smith is board certified in health law by The Florida Bar. He represents physicians and other health care providers in business, corporate, transactional, regulatory and administrative health law matters. His practice includes the defense of professional licenses, defense of Medicare and Medicaid audits and investigations, preparation and negotiation of contracts, representation in the sale or purchase of physician practices, legal opinions on complex health care transactions, and a myriad of other health care legal issues. His clients include physicians, nurses, dentists, independent diagnostic testing facilities (IDTFs), durable medical equipment (DME) companies, home health agencies, temporary nursing agencies, nursing homes, medical staffing companies, medical clinics, and other health care providers. Mr. Smith previously worked as a litigation attorney in a large insurance defense firm in Tampa. Mr. Smith has been a registered respiratory therapist since 1981, and still maintains an active license in Florida as a Registered Respiratory Therapist. Mr. Smith served on the Board of Directors for the Mental Health Association of Central Florida, Inc., from 2003 through 2009, and the Executive Committee from 2006 through 2009.
- Business Law
- Health Care Law
- Employment Law
- Arbitration & Mediation
- Florida
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- Florida
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- English: Spoken, Written
- Senior Attorney
- The Health Law Firm
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- Health Law specialist representing health care providers and suppliers in matters involving practice formation, acquisition, ancillary services, employment agreements and non competition agreements. Litigation and arbitration of disputes involving health care contracting including but not limited to practice management, employment agreements and reimbursement issues. Representation before state and federal agencies, including Medicare and Medicaid investigations and audits, Department of Health investigations and complaints, licensing, credentialing and peer review proceedings.
- Attorney
- LAW OFFICE OF MICHAEL L. SMITH, P.A.,
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- General practice in the areas of personal injury, real estate, corporate and business law for profit and not for profit corporations, will, trusts, probate, and guardianship.
- Stetson University College of Law
- J.D. (1998) | Juris Doctor
- Honors: William F. Blews Pro Bono Service Award Civil Government Law Clinic Certificate of Merit
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- Nova Southeastern University
- B.S. (1994) | Professional Management
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- Pro Bono Champion
- American Health Lawyers Association (AHLA)
- The Florida Bar
- Board Certified in Health Law
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- The American Association of Respiratory Care
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- The Florida Society of Respiratory Care
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- The Orange County Bar Association
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- The Seminole County Bar Association
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- American Bar Association
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- The American Health Lawyers Association
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- National Board of Respiratory Care
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- The Florida Bar
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- Mental Health Association of Central Florida, Inc.
- Executive Committee
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- Mental Health Association of Central Florida, Inc.
- Board of Directors
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- Stopping Improper Payments
- Advance for Respiratory Care and Sleep Medicine
- Fit for Duty Healthcare provider fatigue may lead to patient neglect, injuries or even death.
- Advance for Respiratory Care and Sleep Medicine
- Telehealth in Respiratory Care Reducing the cost of healthcare services without decreasing the quality.
- Advance for Respiratory Care and Sleep Medicine
- CDC Guidelines for Proper Handling of Ebola
- Advance for Respiratory Care and Sleep Medicine
- Board Certified in Health Law
- The Florida Bar
