Charles F. Manning

Charles Manning, J.D., R.Ph.

Civil & Healthcare Mediator | Attorney | Pharmacist | Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil Mediator | Complex Healthcare & Commercial Disputes

Florida | California | Michigan | Arkansas
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Overview

Charles Manning, J.D., R.Ph., is a Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil Mediator whose practice focuses on resolving complex healthcare, commercial, contract, and business disputes. His background is exceptionally rare—combining decades of executive leadership in healthcare with the professional credentials of both a licensed pharmacist and an attorney.

Throughout more than 20 years in healthcare, pharmacy, and regulated technology industries, Charles has negotiated high-value contracts, managed enterprise client relationships, built strategic partnerships, and advised organizations operating within highly regulated environments. His experience spans health systems, pharmacy benefit management (PBMs), employers, technology companies, healthcare vendors, and compliance-driven organizations, giving him firsthand insight into the operational, financial, legal, and regulatory issues that frequently underlie complex disputes.

Unlike mediators who approach healthcare matters solely from a legal perspective, Charles understands the clinical, operational, reimbursement, and contractual realities that shape negotiations. He has worked directly with providers, payers, pharmacies, executives, and legal teams, allowing him to quickly identify the practical interests behind each party's position and guide discussions toward durable, business-focused resolutions.

His mediation philosophy emphasizes preparation, structured analysis, and efficient communication. Whether resolving healthcare disputes, commercial litigation, partnership disagreements, contract matters, or regulatory conflicts, Charles helps parties move beyond positional bargaining to achieve informed and practical agreements.
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Professional Background

Before dedicating his practice to mediation, Charles built an accomplished career leading business development, strategic partnerships, client management, legal operations, and revenue growth for national healthcare organizations. His experience includes:
• More than 20 years in healthcare leadership and regulated industries.
• Scaling a healthcare services business from approximately $500,000 to more than $8.4 million in annual revenue.
• Negotiating complex enterprise agreements involving healthcare organizations, PBMs, employers, SaaS providers, and national vendors.
• Building HIPAA compliance and governance programs.
• Leading cross-functional initiatives involving legal, operations, compliance, product development, and executive leadership.
• Serving as Chief Growth Officer and In-House Counsel for MedVed, where he continues to work at the intersection of healthcare, law, and business strategy.

His multidisciplinary background enables him to understand not only legal issues, but also the business and operational consequences that often drive settlement decisions.
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Mediation Philosophy

Charles believes successful mediation requires more than facilitating conversation—it requires understanding the structure of the dispute itself.

His process is analytical, practical, and resolution-oriented, helping parties:
• Clarify legal and business risks.
• Identify operational realities affecting settlement.
• Improve communication between technical and legal stakeholders.
• Evaluate realistic settlement options.
• Preserve business relationships whenever possible.
• Reach durable, well-informed agreements.

Drawing on his combined legal, clinical, and executive experience, Charles assists parties in translating highly technical issues into practical negotiation strategies that promote informed decision-making.
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Professional Approach

Charles is known for combining legal analysis with real-world business experience. Parties value his ability to understand sophisticated healthcare and commercial disputes without requiring extensive education during mediation.

He offers both virtual and in-person mediations, including evening and weekend availability to accommodate healthcare professionals, executives, and business leaders with demanding schedules.

Charles is also the author of the forthcoming book Structural Healthcare Mediation, which reflects his structured methodology for resolving complex healthcare conflicts. In addition, he regularly publishes articles on mediation, healthcare disputes, negotiation strategy, and the evolving role of artificial intelligence in dispute resolution, demonstrating his commitment to advancing the profession.
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Why Clients Select Charles Manning

Clients choose Charles because he brings together perspectives rarely found in a single neutral:
• Attorney
• Pharmacist
• Healthcare executive
• Business strategist
• Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil Mediator

His unique combination of legal, clinical, operational, and executive experience enables him to understand the issues behind complex disputes quickly, communicate effectively with sophisticated stakeholders, and guide parties toward efficient, informed, and lasting resolutions.