Michael R. Lowe, Esq. is board certified in health care law by The Florida Bar. His practice focuses on all aspects of business, corporate, transactional, litigation, regulatory, operational and administrative matters in the health care law arena. Emphasizing the representation of physicians and physician group practices, Mr. Lowe regularly represents clients in litigation, medical records and HIPAA privacy regulations issues, managed care contracting and reimbursement matters, the preparation, review and negotiation of physician employment agreements, Medicare/Medicaid fraud and abuse prevention, federal Stark Law matters and analysis, defense and reimbursement issues, ACA matters, medical staff privilege cases, professional licensure and disciplinary actions, voluntary self-disclosure cases, physician-hospital contracts, compliance plan development, and health care regulatory analysis and counseling matters. Mr. Lowe’s practice also includes the representation of hospital medical staffs, IPAs, ambulatory surgery centers, durable medical equipment providers, diagnostic imaging centers, hospitals, long-term care facilities and other health care professionals and providers. Licensed in both Florida and Georgia, Mr. Lowe is a member of the health law sections of the Florida Bar, GeorgiaBar and American Bar Associations. Additionally, he is a member of the American Health Lawyers Association. He received his B.S. degree in history from the United States Naval Academy and his M.A. degree in national security studies from Georgetown University, and is a former naval aviator and Desert Storm veteran. Mr. Lowe graduated summa cum laude from the University of Alabama School of Law, where he earned his J.D. degree. He is a frequent lecturer on various health care law topics.
Attorney Michael R. Lowe has defended approximately sixty-five (65) medical malpractice cases in his career. Of those cases, Attorney Lowe has tried six medical malpractice cases to verdicts as a first chair trial counsel since 2009. Attorney Lowe has tried eight other medical malpractice cases as second chair during his career.
Practice areas
Professional licensure and facility/entity licensure defense in disciplinary and administrative matters involving DOH, DBPR/DDC, HHS/OCR and AHCA investigations and/or complaints • HIPAA compliance, enforcement, audits and breach notification • Hospital medical staff and health care facility credentialing, privileges, and peer review • Medical malpractice defense • Medicare, Medicaid and fraud and abuse compliance and defense • Stark Law compliance and advisory opinions
24 years
Professional licensure and facility/entity licensure defense in disciplinary and administrative matters involving DOH, DBPR/DDC, HHS/OCR and AHCA investigations and/or complaints
24 years
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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FL | Member in Good Standing | 1997 | 12/20/2020 |
GA | Active Member in Good Standing | 1996 | 12/21/2020 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2016 |
High Ethical Standing Endorsement | Martindale-Hubbell | 2016 |
Board Certification in Health Law | Florida Bar, Health Law | 2014 |
Board Certification in Health Law | Florida Bar, Health Law | 2009 |
Board Certification in Health Law | Florida Bar, Health Law | 2004 |
Graduated Summa Cum Laude | The University of Alabama School of Law | 1996 |
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Order of the Coif | The University of Alabama School of Law | 1996 |
Graduated with Honors | Georgetown University | 1989 |
Graduated with Distinction | United States Naval Academy | 1988 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Managing Shareholder- Health Care Law Attorney | Michael R. Lowe, P.A. | 2005 - 2016 |
Shareholder - Health Care Law Attorney | Ruden McClosky, P.A. (Orlando, FL) | 2004 - 2005 |
Of Counsel - Health Care Law Attorney | Greenberg, Traurig, LLP (Orlando, FL) | 2001 - 2003 |
Of Counsel-Health Care Law Attorney | Akerman Senterfitt | 1999 - 2001 |
Health Care Law Associate | Unger, Swartwood, Latham & Indest, P.A. | 1998 - 1999 |
Health Care Law Associate | Rumberger Kirk & Caldwell, P.A | 1997 - 1998 |
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Health Care Law Associate | Jones Day Reavis & Pogue | 1996 - 1997 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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University of Central Florida/College of Health & Public Affairs | Dean's Advisory Council Member | 2003 - Present |
United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida | Admitted to Practice | 1997 - Present |
American Bar Association | Member | 1996 - Present |
American Health Lawyers Association | Member | 1996 - Present |
Coaches4Education, Inc. | Board Member and Coach | 2011 - 2015 |
American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) Physician Practice Counsel | Member | 2008 - 2009 |
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Lighthouse Central Florida | Board Member | 2007 - 2009 |
University of Central Florida | Adjunct Professor | 2006 - 2010 |
Central Florida Regional Health Information Organization of the Florida Health Care Coalition | Board Member | 2005 - 2007 |
Florida Emergency Medicine & Learning Resource Center | Board Member | 2004 - 2007 |
The Florida College of Emergency Physicians | Counsel | 2004 - 2006 |
American Cancer Society/Central Florida Chapter | Board Member | 2002 - 2003 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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FMA Featured Story- May | Medical Malpractice Caps Overturned by Supreme Court- How Does This Impact You? | 2014 |
FMA Featured Story - October | Business Associate Agreements and Compliance under HIPAA & HITECH- Not just for breakfast anymore | 2014 |
FMA Featured Story - September | HIPAA Security Risks Assessments - Are you ready? | 2014 |
BC Advantage - June | EHR and E-Prescribing: Navigating Through the CMS and OIG Exceptions and Safe Harbors | 2009 |
BC Advantage - April/May | Proper Incident-to Billing: Avoiding Pitfalls that could paralyze your practice | 2009 |
Dermatology Nursing - March/April | Medical Director Agreements: Doctor Beware | 2008 |
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A+ Marketing: Proven Tactics for Success- MGMA- Chapter 10, pages 214-228 | Legal Aspects of Retail Medicine | 2008 |
M.D. News Central Florida Edition - October | Medical Spas - Legal Considerations for Physicians | 2007 |
Florida Medical Business - April | Incident-to Billing: Small mistakes can lead to Big problems | 2007 |
EMpulse, Florida College of Emergency Physicians - November/December | CMS & OIG Release Final EHR & E-Prescribing Rules | 2006 |
Florida College of Emergency Physicians | A Pocket Guide: Legal Issues Impacting Emergency Medicine | 2005 |
The Biggest Legal Mistakes Physicians Make...and How to Avoid Them- Chapter 5.5 | The 10 Biggest Legal Mistakes Physicians Make That May Lead to a Violation of Privacy | 2005 |
The Biggest Legal Mistakes Physicians Make...and How to Avoid Them - CHapter 10.9 | The 10 Biggest Legal Mistakes Physicians Make After They are Terminated | 2005 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of Alabama School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1996 |
Georgetown University | MA - Masters | 1989 |
United States Naval Academy | BS - Bachelor of Science | 1988 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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FSDS Practice Managers Workshop | Hot Topics in Health Law - What your practice needs to know about Compliance Plans, Stark Amendments, Fraud & Abuse, the Overpayment Rule and Provider Compensation | 2016 |
CFMGMA Meeting | Complaince, Technology, and Cybersecurity: Are you Covered? | 2016 |
Oak Hill Hospital Continuing Education | Intersection of Social Media and Health Care | 2016 |
Toes in the Sand 2015 - PBCPMA | Laws and Rules | 2015 |
Martin Health System- Continuing Education | Key Considerations and Legal Aspects of Medical Director Relationships and Contracts | 2015 |
Martin Health System Continuing Education | Legal Issues Surrounding Medical Records and HIPAA | 2014 |
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ORMC- Resident Education Program | Physician Employment Agreements | 2014 |
FSIPP- Practice Management Workshop | HIPAA Megarules, Avoiding Violations and Cybersituations | 2014 |
Oak Hill Hospital Continuing Education | Medical Record Law, Rules and Regulations in the time of the EHR | 2013 |
2-Day Educational Seminar | Educational Seminar for Primary Partners, on HIPAA, HITECH and Florida Medical Records Release, Privacy and Security Laws | 2013 |
MGMA- Practice Management Meeting | HIPAA Breach Notification- Responding to and Preventing Them and Avoiding the Legal Pitfalls of Using Social Media in Marketing | 2012 |
2-Day HIPAA Workshop | Staying Afloat in the New Sea of HIPAA Enforcement | 2011 |
ORMC- Resident Education Program | Medical Malpractice Education & Financial Responsibility | 2010 |
PBCPMA- Practice Seminars and Workshops | Laws and Rules | 2010 |
MGPO- General Physicians Seminars | 2011- The Year of the Audit | 2010 |
AHIMA- Health Information Workshop | ARRA Workshop | 2010 |
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