Charles F. Manning, JD, R.Ph.
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Charles F. Manning, JD, R.Ph.

Florida Supreme Court Certified Civil Mediator | Healthcare, Pharmacy & Medical Malpractice ADR

Charles F. Manning, JD, BS Pharm, RPh, is a Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil Mediator, attorney, and registered pharmacist whose practice is focused on healthcare, pharmacy, civil, and commercial dispute resolution.

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Biography

Charles F. Manning, JD, BS Pharm, RPh, is a Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil Mediator, attorney, and registered pharmacist whose practice is focused on healthcare, pharmacy, civil, and commercial dispute resolution. Through Structural Dispute Resolution, LLC, he mediates and arbitrates matters involving payer-provider and pharmacy benefit manager contracting, medical malpractice, facility liability, No Surprises Act and balance-billing disputes, specialty medication, pharmacy operations, HIPAA and privacy, health IT/SaaS, and healthcare commercial conflicts. His firm describes more than twenty-eight years of experience at the intersection of healthcare, pharmacy, and law, including pharmacy operations, healthcare contracting, vendor management, risk management, and HIPAA compliance. Mr. Manning holds a J.D. from Stetson University College of Law and a B.S. in Pharmacy from the University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy. He is also listed as an AHLA Panel Mediator, Florida Department of Financial Services mediator, Florida court-qualified arbitrator, and licensed pharmacist in Florida and California.

Editorial scope

Areas Of Editorial Expertise

  • Florida Healthcare Mediation
  • Healthcare Commercial Mediation
  • Healthcare Compliance & HIPAA
  • Health IT & SaaS Disputes
  • Medical Malpractice & Facility Liability
  • No Surprises Act & Balance-Billing Disputes
  • Payer-Provider & PBM Contract Disputes
  • Pharmacy Operations & Specialty Medication Disputes
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Editorial Responsibilities

Charles reviews Florida healthcare, pharmacy, medical malpractice, payer-provider, health technology, and healthcare commercial dispute resolution content for factual clarity and practical relevance. His editorial role is limited to subjects within his stated experience and does not create an attorney-client relationship or constitute individualized legal advice.

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Verified Credentials

AHLA Panel Mediator American Health Law Association Verify credential
Attorney admitted to The Florida Bar The Florida Bar Verify credential
Florida Court-Qualified Arbitrator Florida Courts Verify credential
Florida Department of Financial Services Mediator Florida Department of Financial Services Verify credential
Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil Mediator Florida Supreme Court Verify credential
Registered Pharmacist (RPh), Florida and California State pharmacy licensure reported by Structural Dispute Resolution Verify credential
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What kinds of pharmacy and PBM disputes arise, and can they be mediated?

Pharmacy disputes frequently involve pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) — the intermediaries that administer prescription drug benefits — and can include disagreements over contract terms, reimbursement rates, audits and...

Published August 28, 2026 Last reviewed August 28, 2026
FloridaPharmacy & Payer-Provider Disputes
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What is the No Surprises Act, and what disputes does it create?

The federal No Surprises Act, enacted as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021, protects patients from many surprise out-of-network medical bills — for example, for emergency services, for care from...

Published August 28, 2026 Last reviewed August 28, 2026
FloridaNo Surprises Act & Billing Disputes
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Charles's editorial profile reflects information publicly available on his Lawsuit.com profile and the Structural Dispute Resolution website. Editorial review is independent of any consumer's choice of mediator or attorney. Readers should consult a qualified professional for advice about their individual circumstances.

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