Stephen H. Siegel
Palmetto Bay,Floroda
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented Health Law professional with a proven track record in Health Law. Adept at managing multiple tasks and projects with a keen eye for detail. Experienced in negotiating, drafting, and reviewing complex contracts (ex., SaaS, managed care, and provider agreements), regulatory (ex., HIPAA and FIPA) and fraud and abuse issues, with strong communication and interpersonal skills. Committed to delivering high-quality work and contributing to team success.
Legal professional with strong foundation in corporate law and regulatory compliance, ready to deliver impactful legal strategies. Proven ability to navigate complex legal landscapes while fostering collaborative team environments. Known for keen analytical skills and adaptability to evolving legal challenges.
Experienced legal professional prepared for role with strong focus on achieving results. Proficient in corporate law, regulatory compliance, and risk management. Recognized for team collaboration and adaptability, ensuring reliable support and effective problem-solving. Skilled in contract negotiation, policy development, and litigation strategy. Experienced with guiding complex legal matters and providing strategic counsel. Utilizes in-depth knowledge of regulatory compliance to effectively manage risks and ensure corporate governance. Track record of fostering collaboration and delivering clear, actionable legal advice.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate General Counsel
Memorial Healthcare System
Hollywood, Florida
01.2021 - Current
- Drafted and reviewed contracts, ensuring alignment with organizational policies and legal standards.
- Led risk management initiatives, identifying potential legal exposures and mitigating strategies.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop policies that enhance operational efficiency and compliance.
- Provided training sessions for staff on legal issues related to healthcare practices and patient rights.
- Negotiated agreements with external partners, optimizing terms while safeguarding organizational interests.
- Mentored junior attorneys, fostering professional development and enhancing team performance in legal matters.
- Advised on corporate governance matters, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
- Oversaw outside counsel relationships to ensure cost-effective representation while maintaining high-quality results.
- Safeguarded intellectual property rights through diligent monitoring and enforcement actions.
- Enhanced legal compliance by developing and implementing company policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with government agencies and regulators to maintain open lines of communication and facilitate smooth resolution of any regulatory inquiries or investigations.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to address legal challenges and protect company interests.
- Developed strategies for addressing emerging legal trends, positioning the organization to proactively adapt to changes in the regulatory environment.
- Ensured data privacy compliance by creating protocols surrounding information handling practices across the organization.
- Streamlined contract negotiation processes for increased efficiency and reduced risks.
- Provided expert legal advice to executive leadership, supporting informed decisionmaking.
- Drafted reviewed, and negotiated a wide range of contracts to support business objectives and minimize risks.
- Promoted a culture of strong ethical behavior by serving as an accessible resource for employees seeking guidance on legal issues.
- Researched and interpreted laws, rulings and regulations to advise clients on business and legal transactions.
- Provided legal counsel to clients on diverse business, financial and civil matters.
- Drafted and reviewed contracts and other legal documents to support client needs.
- Developed strategies and arguments for hearings, trials and appeals.
- Conducted legal research and conferred with colleagues with subject matter expertise to develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
- Researched and wrote contracts, agreements and proposals.
- Created and finalized contracts and other legal documents for clients.
- Counseled clients on potential outcomes of legal matters.
- Negotiated settlements with opposing counsel.
- Minimized risk exposure through careful advice on business operations and strategic plans.
- Reviewed and analyzed pertinent state and federal laws and legal precedent
Shareholder
Lubell/Rosen
Coral Gables, Florida
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Of Counsel
Broad and Cassel
Miami, Florida
01.2011 - 01.2018
- - Member of Firm’s Health Law and White Collar Practice Groups.
- - Provide compliance, regulatory and transactional guidance for healthcare providers and professionals.
- - Advise clients regarding structuring business arrangements and compensation formulae.
- - Advise clients in HIPAA-HITECH and state privacy law issues.
- - Represent oncologists involved in largest healthcare False Claims Act settlement in Florida, as of that date.
- - Represent physicians, hospitals and other health care providers under investigation by a Florida or federal agency.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Florida State University
Tallahassee, Florida01.1973
J.D. -
Georgetown University Law Center
Washington, D.C.05.1985
Skills
- Contract drafting
- Legal research
- Legal writing
- Data privacy
- Ethics management
- Healthcare law
- Transactional law
- Legal analysis
- Evaluating contracts
- Document review
- Document preparation
- Legal advisory
- Investigation skills
- Reviewing documents
- Drafting contracts and government responses
- Client counseling
- Business law
- Legal compliance
- Negotiation
- Corporate and business legal issues
- Strategy development
- Contract negotiation
- Corporate transactions
- Client representation
- Corporate law
- Evaluating documents
- Business transaction analysis
- Client advising
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
Accomplishments
- Chair of Florida Bar Health Law Section and member of statewide committee addressing health law issues for the State of Florida.
- Chair of Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce Healthcare Committee addressing healthcare issues for Miami-Dade County, Florida.
- Trustee, Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce addressing business issues in Miami-Dade County, Florida.
- Trustee, Arts & Business Council of Miami, Inc. supporting the development of arts organizations in Miami-Dade County, Florida.
- Successfully represented several potential defendants in a qui tam lawsuit and potential state licensure action.
Affiliations
- - American Health Lawyers Association, 1983- present.
- - Florida Bar, Health Law Section, 1991- present.
- - Health Care Compliance Association, 2013 – present..
- - Miami-Dade County, Health Facilities Authority, Member, 2007- 2017
- - Miami-Dade County Economic Development Community Planning Team, Member 2008- 2009
- - Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce Chair, Healthcare Committee, 2016 – present (Vice Chair, 2014- 2015) Chair, Creative Industries Committee, 2008- 2010 (Vice Chair 2006- 2008) Trustee, Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, 2007- 2011, 2015- 2017
- - Trustee, Arts & Business Council of Miami, Inc., 2007- 2017
Certification
- - Licensed to practice law in Florida, District of Columbia, and Pennsylvania (inactive).
- - Florida Bar, Board Certified in Health Law; 1995 - present.
- - Health Care Compliance Association, Certified in Healthcare Compliance; 2014 - present.
Timeline
Associate General Counsel
Memorial Healthcare System
01.2021 - Current
Shareholder
Lubell/Rosen
01.2019 - 01.2020
Of Counsel
Broad and Cassel
01.2011 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Florida State University
J.D. -
Georgetown University Law Center
Professional Honors and Awards
- Florida’s Super Lawyers 2012, 2013 – Healthcare Law, - Corporate Counsel Top Rated Lawyers – Healthcare Law, 2012, 2013, - Best Lawyers in America, Health Care Law – 2012 – 2016, inclusive, - Top Attorneys in Florida, South Florida Legal Guide, 2007 and 2008, - South Florida’s Best Lawyers, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, - Florida Bar Health Law Section Chair 1999- 2000, Vice Chair 1998- 1999, - Department of Health and Human Services, Health Care Financing Administration Special Achievement Award – 1984
Presentations (2010 – Present)
- Siegel, Stephen, H., Panelist, “How a Risk Assessment can Financially Benefit a Healthcare Organization”, Healthcare Financial Management Association – Florida Chapter, Southern Regional Education Event (October 13, 2015).
- Siegel, Stephen H., Panelist, “Privacy Training”, Clearwater Compliance “Clearwater Information Risk Management Boot Camp”, (October 8, 2015).
- Siegel, Stephen H., Panel Moderator, “Telemedicine”, Broad & Cassel 5th Annual Health Care Forum (October 2, 2015).
- Siegel, Stephen H. and Sutton, William, “Voluntary Disclosure: Disclose or Not Disclose, That is the Question”, Florida Society of Healthcare Risk Management and Patient Safety – Annual Meeting (August 13, 2015).
- Siegel, Stephen H., “The Marijuana Dilemma”, South Florida Hospital and Healthcare Association (June 24, 2015).
- Adorno, Nurka and Siegel, Stephen H., "HIPAA & HITECH Privacy and Security", 2015 San Juan Regional Conference, Health Care Compliance Association (April 30, 2015).
- Siegel, Stephen H., "Florida's Stealth Privacy Law: Florida Information Protection Act of 2014", Healthcare Security & Compliance, South Florida Hospital and Healthcare Association (April 24, 2015).
- Siegel, Stephen H. and Homchick, Robert, "ACO Waivers: are they a Trap for the Unwary, or a Get out Of Jail Free Card?" 2015 American Health Lawyers Association Transactions Conference (April 16-17, 2015).
- Siegel, Stephen H., "Protecting Patient Privacy in Florida, Challenges and Risks", Miami Dade College Medical Campus (April 13, 2015).
- Siegel, Stephen H., "Voluntary Disclosure," 2015 American Health Lawyers Association – Long Term Care and the Law (February 23-25, 2015)
- Siegel, Stephen H., "Physician Compensation in an Era of Increased Scrutiny and Changing Incentives," South Florida Medical Group Management Association (February 19, 2015)
- Siegel, Stephen H., "HIPAA-HITECH and Other IT Security Concerns for Physician Groups," Your Road Map to Survival in Health Care Today and Tomorrow - South Florida Medical Group Management Association (September 20, 2014)
- Siegel, Stephen H., "Healthcare Contract Issues", 2014 Advanced Health Law Topics and Certification Review – Florida Bar, Health Law Section (March 7, 2014)
- Siegel, Stephen H., Stephens, T. Reed, "Physician-Hospital Relations in Light of Recent FCA/Stark/Kickback Developments", 2014 American Health Lawyers Association – Physicians and Hospitals Law Institute (February 5-7, 2014)
- Siegel, Stephen H., “Healthcare Contract Issues”, 2013 Advanced Health Law Topics and Certification Review – Florida Bar, Health Law Section (March 9, 2013).
- Siegel, Stephen H., “Preparing for Unprecedented Fraud & Abuse Scrutiny in the Long Term Care Setting Post-Healthcare Reform”, American Conference Institute 3rd Annual Forum on Preventing and Defending Long Term Care Litigation (January 23, 2013).
- Siegel, Stephen H., “RACs, MACs and Other Revenue Threatening Regulations That Keep Us up at Night”, South Florida Hospital and Healthcare Association’s 2012 Annual Summit (June 8, 2012).
- Siegel, Stephen H., "The Legal Basis of ACOs, CER, and Health Care Quality Initiatives", Accountable Care Organizations: Implications on Health Care Quality, Cost & Effectiveness, 2012, University of Florida College of Pharmacy - Department of Pharmaceutical Outcomes and Policy (March 3, 2012).
- Siegel, Stephen H., “Federal Anti-Markup and Physician Self-Referral Restrictions”, 2010 Advanced Health Law Topics and Certification Review – Florida Bar, Health Law Section (3/5/10).
- Siegel, Stephen, and DeMuro, Paul, “Health Information Technology”, E-Health Privacy and Security Law (2nd edition), 2015 Cumulative Supplement, W. Andrew H. Grant, III, Editor-in-Chief, American Bar Association-Health Law Section.
- Siegel, Stephen, and Imperato, Gabriel, "Understanding the Internal Investigation Process", South Florida Hospital and Healthcare Report, March 2015.
- Siegel, Stephen, and Boxer, Joshua, "Legalizing Marijuana: Creating a dilemma for healthcare providers", Compliance Today, vol. 17 no. 2. February 2015.
- Siegel, Stephen, "Issues for Considering as You Move Into Next Year: HIPAA-HITECH", South Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report, January 2014.
- Siegel, Stephen, "The Evolution of Physician Compensation", South Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report, November 2013.
- Segal, Mike, Siegel, Heather Miller, Siegel, Stephen H., and Segal, Fred, “Medicare Certified Accountable Care Organizations”, 2013 Health Law and Compliance Update (John Steiner, Editor), Wolters Kluwer (2013).
- Siegel, Stephen, “HIPAA Violations: State Law May Provide Relief for Parties Injured by Unauthorized Disclosures”, South Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report, December 2012 (Vol. 9 Issue 6).
- Segal, Fredrick and Siegel, Stephen, “Deciphering ACO Exclusivity Issues for Specialist Physicians”, Physician Organizations, American Health Lawyers Organization, June 2012 (Vol. 15 Issue 1).
- Siegel, Stephen H., “Healthcare Reform: 2012 is Going to be a Busy Year”, South Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report, February 2012 (Vol. 8 Issue 8).