Healthcare - Florida
What the team is known for
Smith Hulsey & Busey undertakes notable work on behalf of large health systems across Florida. The team represents physician groups and clinics in a broad array of matters, such as complex joint ventures, Medicaid reimbursements and the regulatory issues around hospital expansions and healthcare sector transactions. The firm is also well versed in data protection matters, billing issues and medical malpractice cases.
Strengths
"Smith Hulsey & Busey's partners are cognizant of important commercial issues facing the healthcare industry. They provide quality work with a quick turnaround."
"Smith Hulsey & Busey responded quickly, thoroughly and with attention to detail."
"Smith Hulsey & Busey are a very comprehensive firm for today's multifaceted and evolving risk environment. They have a very deep bench."
Work highlights
Smith Hulsey & Busey served as outside general counsel for Flagler Health+ during its affiliation with UF Health.
Notable practitioners
Charmaine Chiu is noted for handling a range of issues, including the regulatory aspects of acquisitions, joint ventures and hospital development projects. She also advises on data protection matters and contractual issues. "Charmaine is an outstanding and sophisticated lawyer who is dedicated to providing excellent client service." "Charmaine is very easy to work with. She hears our needs and looks at situations from all aspects and gives legal opinions of any question we ask for." "She is so intelligent, I highly recommend her."
Jeanne Helton is commended for her work across a range of matters including healthcare M&A, misbilling litigation and allegations of medical malpractice. "Jeanne Helton is friendly and collaborative."
