Charmaine T. M. Chiu

Charmaine T. M. Chiu is a seasoned attorney focused on healthcare law, corporate transactions, and regulatory matters. As a board-certified specialist in health law by The Florida Bar since 2012, she brings more than a decade of experience advising hospitals, health systems, physicians, and networks across Florida and New York. Her work spans both transactional and compliance-focused legal services.

Charmaine holds a Bachelor of Arts, cum laude, from Harvard University and earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Notre Dame School of Law. She is admitted to practice law in both Florida and New York, bringing a multi-jurisdictional approach to complex regulatory and business challenges in the healthcare sector.

Charmaine advises healthcare providers on forming and expanding medical facilities, including surgery centers, pharmacies, imaging centers, and labs. She guides clients through licensing with Florida’s Agency for Healthcare Administration, ensuring they meet all compliance standards. She is known for shaping strong provider networks and clinically integrated organizations.

Charmaine’s work includes drafting and negotiating key contracts, handling Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement issues, and supporting credentialing and peer review processes. She also advises on state and federal fraud and abuse laws, including the Stark Law and anti-kickback rules. Her regulatory insight helps clients navigate audits and investigations smoothly.

Charmaine’s leadership roles include past chair positions with The Florida Bar Health Law Section and its Certification Committee. She has also been recognized as a Woman of Influence, Ultimate Attorney, and 2023 Lawyer of the Year in Securities Regulation. Charmaine’s community involvement includes board roles with local arts and child advocacy organizations.

Charmaine T. M. Chiu, with a deep understanding of healthcare regulations and a practical, problem-solving mindset, has helped organizations form multi-physician practices, manage high-value acquisitions, and secure Medicare approvals. Her expertise supports healthcare growth while protecting legal and ethical standards.

Law Office Affiliations

• Shareholder, Smith Hulsey & Busey
• Member, American Health Lawyers Association
• Board of Trustees, The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens
• Member, The Florida Bar, Health Law Section
• Board of Directors, Jacksonville Civic Orchestra

Licensed State

• Florida
• New York

Education

• University of Notre Dame School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Harvard University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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