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Maria T. Santi
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Biography
Legal advocate for Patients and Consumers for Physician Directed Healthcare in Florida. Helping patients and doctors navigate the healthcare and legal system to protect their rights and patient health. Experienced Litigation Attorney with a demonstrated history of working in the law practice industry. Legal practice focused on (i) Medical Bill Disputes & Negotiation (ii) Medical Coverage and Health Insurance Denials (iii) Medicaid Fair Hearings (iv) Life Insurance Denials and (v) Legal Consulting for Health Law Advocacy Groups and Non Profit Organizations focused on Patient Rights. Skilled in Litigation Management, Legal Compliance, Legal Document Preparation, Legal Writing, and Trials. Strong legal professional and humanitarian with a Doctor of Law (J.D.) focused in Health Law.
Ayudamos a pacientes y consumidores en la Florida a navegar el sistema de salud y medicina y el sistema legal para proteger sus derechos y su salud. Nuestra Práctica legal se enfoca en (i) negociación y disputa de facturas médicas (ii) Negación de cobertura médica (iii) Negaciones y Audiencias de Medicaid (vi) Medicare (vii) Consultoría legal para grupos de defensa de la ley de salud y organizaciones sin fines de lucro centradas en los derechos del paciente.
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Licensed in Florida for 10 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2015
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Health and Medicine Law Firm
8950 SW 74th Court, Suite #2201, Miami, FL, 33156
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Posted by anonymous | February 19, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
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Maria was able to put together an effective case and help get a settlement we could accept. Her responsiveness, compassion and understanding was reassuring and refreshing. We love Maria she is godsend.
Posted by Lydia | January 29, 2018 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Excellent Attorney with the highest ethical standards.
I had and have the pleasure of working with Ms. Santi. This highly professional attorney will defend you in court and will be by your side step by step. Calm, collected, and aggressive if needs to be she will defend you in whatever legal needs you have.
Maria Santi
Replied last January 29, 2018Thank you, Lydia!
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"Maria is an excellent advocate for her clients. I highly recommend her."
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"I absolutely recommend Maria for legal matters involving Health Care, Patients' Rights, Health Insurance dispute matters. Maria handles these matters professionally and efficiently, and I know she gets great results for her Clients."
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Experience
Honors
2015
Larry Kalevitch Service Award, Nova Southeastern Shepard Broad College of Law
2014
Larry Kalevitch Service Award, Nova Southeastern Shepard Broad College of Law
2014
Student Life Achievement Award for Public Interest Law, Nova Southeastern Shepard Broad College of Law
Work Experience
2018 - Present
Founder and Managing Attorney, Health and Medicine Law Firm
2015 - 2018
Litigation Attorney, Kelley Kronenberg Gilmartin Fichtel & Wander, PA
2007 - 2015
Trusts & Estates Litigation Paralegal, Stokes McMillan Antunez PA
Associations
2020 - Present
Florida Bar, Health Law SectionChair of Diversity and Inclusion Committee
2015 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2014 - Present
American Health Lawyers AssociationMember
2014 - Present
Dade County Bar AssociationMember
2014 - Present
Broward County Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Q.H. v. Sunshine State Health Plan, 307 So.3d 1 (Fla. 4th DCA 2020)
AHCA order was reversed and remanded and Sunshine State Health Plan and Medicaid had to cover growth hormone treatment for the child.
A.W. v. Humana Medical Plan, Inc., 270 So.3d 400 (2019)
AHCA and Humana violated due process. AHCA order was reversed.
Medically Necessary Prescriptions Authorized within 24 Hours
We obtained the necessary authorization within twenty four hours of the insurance company's receipt of our request.
Outrageous Medical Bill
Reduced medical bill to ZERO dollars and saved patient thousands of dollars and prevented the initiation of collection activities against the patient.
Necessary Medical Treatment Authorized after Health Insurance Denied Appeal
We overturned the appeal denial and obtained the necessary medical coverage for the patient. We saved the patient thousands of dollars and prevented delay in the patient obtaining necessary medical services.
Patient Obtains Necessary Medical Care
We prevented the patient from suffering major medical injury and possibly death by causing the hospital to provide necessary medical care.
Continuation of Care for Elderly Woman covered by Medicare
Coverage was afforded for continuation of care
Medical Coverage Denial
Coverage was afforded for the medical equipment
Medical Bills Discharged for Bone fracture treatment
Medical bills were discharged
Medical Bills Discharged for Percentage Due Under Health Insurance Contract
Medical bills were discharged
Medical Bills from Out of Network Anesthethiologist Post Surgery
Medical Bills from Anesthethiologist Discharged Post Surgery for Balance Billing
Education
2015
Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center
JD - Juris Doctor
2002
Florida International University College of Law
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Publications
2017
Insurance Journal
The Intersection of Humanity & Law in Dealing with Hurricane Irma Claims
2015
Florida Bar, Health Law Section
Health Law Updates: Governor Rick Scott to File Suit Against the Federal Government
2014
Florida Bar, Health Law Section
Health Law Updates: New Telemedicine Rule
2014
The Florida Public Interest Law Journal, Fall 2014, Vol. 4, Issue 1
Medical-Legal Fellowship Awarded to Anne Swerlick in Florida
Languages
English
French
Portuguese
Spanish
Activity
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Q&A
Can I request medical records on the opposing party in a family case?
23 May 2018
Q&A
How can i successfully dispute $11,000 er visit bill?
23 May 2018
Q&A
Orthopedic surgeon won’t tell me what happened with my surgery?
16 Apr 2018