Karen A. Putnal
Partner | Tallahassee Officekputnal@phrd.com
T: (850) 681-0191
F: (850) 681-9493
F: (850) 681-9493
Practice Group
Services
- JCAHO Accreditation
- Medical Staff Privileges Disputes
- Medicare and Medicaid Reimbursement Audits and Appeals
- Regulatory Litigation and Advice (Federal and State)
- Certificate of Need and Licensure
Education
- University of Utah - (B.S., cum laude, 1989)
- Harvard Law School - (J.D., 1993)
Admitted to Practice
- Florida
About Karen
Karen's practice focuses primarily on health care regulatory issues, including Medicare certification, facility and professional licensure, certificate of need, HIPAA compliance, contracts, and related civil and administrative litigation. Karen has successfully represented hospitals, medical professionals, managed care organizations, and individuals in regulatory and litigation matters.
Professional and Civic Involvement
- The Florida Bar (Member, Administrative Law Section, Health Law Section and Alternative Dispute Resolution Section)
- American Health Lawyers Association Member
- Florida Hospital Association / Florida Academy of Healthcare Attorneys
- Florida Association for Women Lawyers
- Tallahassee Women Lawyers Association
- Member, Downtown Tallahassee Merchants and Business Association
- Volunteer, Girl Scout Council
Publications and Presentations
- Article: Florida Supreme Court Affirms Agency Power to Issue Administrative Declaratory Statements, Analysis of Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering v. Investment Corp. of Palm Beach, 747 So.2d 374 (Fla., 1999), Florida Bar Administrative Law Section Newsletter, Spring 2000
- Seminar: How to Stop Worrying and Learn to Love HIPAA, Health & Information Technology Industry Seminar, Tallahassee, Florida, August 2001