Steven Grigas
Administrative / Regulatory Law
Administrative / Regulatory Law
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A former interim Medicaid Director, Assistant Deputy Secretary, Deputy General Counsel, and Chief Medicaid Counsel for the State of Florida, Steven Grigas has presided over the State of Florida’s $15 billion Medicaid program with particular focus in managed care, disease management, pharmacy services, long term care, and hospital services.Steven is well-versed in Medicaid policies and procedures, reimbursement issues, program integrity, and fraud control. His deep healthcare sector knowledge is widely recognized, and he frequently conducts presentations at both the state and federal level. Steven is also an accomplished litigator with considerable experience in administrative, state, and federal courts. In addition to his legal education, he holds an MBA from the University of Miami, and has worked in various capacities in both federal and state government. A former interim Medicaid Director, Assistant Deputy Secretary, Deputy General Counsel, and Chief Medicaid Counsel for the State of Florida, Steven Grigas has presided over the State of Florida’s $15 billion Medicaid program with particular focus in managed care, disease management, pharmacy services, long term care, and hospital services.Steven is well-versed in Medicaid policies and procedures, reimbursement issues, program integrity, and fraud control. His deep healthcare sector knowledge is widely recognized, and he frequently conducts presentations at both the state and federal level. Steven is also an accomplished litigator with considerable experience in administrative, state, and federal courts. In addition to his legal education, he holds an MBA from the University of Miami, and has worked in various capacities in both federal and state government. A former interim Medicaid Director, Assistant Deputy Secretary, Deputy General Counsel, and Chief Medicaid Counsel for the State of Florida, Steven Grigas has presided over the State of Florida’s $15 billion Medicaid program with particular focus in managed care, disease management, pharmacy services, long term care, and hospital services. Steven is well-versed in Medicaid policies and procedures, reimbursement issues, program integrity, and fraud control. His deep healthcare sector knowledge is widely recognized, and he frequently conducts presentations at both the state and federal level. Steven is also an accomplished litigator with considerable experience in administrative, state, and federal courts. In addition to his legal education, he holds an MBA from the University of Miami, and has worked in various capacities in both federal and state government.
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Larry Torres
I engaged Steven Grigas at Akerman for guidance on a complex healthcare regulatory compliance matter for my small clinic. His deep expertise was immediately apparent. His background as a former interim Medicaid Director for the State of Florida gave him an insider's perspective that was invaluable when navigating state agency interactions. He clearly knows the administrative and healthcare law landscape inside and out, which aligns with his recognized accolades. The strategic advice he provided on our specific issue was sound and ultimately helped us avoid a significant penalty. However, the experience was somewhat mixed on the service front. While his analysis was thorough, there were periods where communication lagged, and responses to follow-up emails took longer than expected. At times, I felt I had to re-explain context that I believed was already established. For the premium rate, I expected a more seamless and proactive communication flow. He is undoubtedly a highly competent attorney with a formidable resume, but the client service execution felt just adequate for my needs.