Gary Williams Email & Phone Number

Irving, Texas, United States

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States

Dallas, TX

• Supported the Chief Privacy Officer and the Chief Compliance Officer in managing the Privacy & Information Security Programs with adherence to Children’s Health System of Texas (CHST) policies & procedures and Code of.
• Researched & analyzed federal, state and local healthcare regulations and laws to assist in ensuring compliance with the OIG, CMS, and HIPAA regulations.
• Collaborated with all hospital departments to promote HIPAA privacy & compliance initiatives.
• Conducted Privacy & Information Security walk-through audits throughout hospitals and clinics to monitor compliance with HIPAA Privacy & Information Security regulations governing protected health information (PHI) or.
• Promoted awareness of THR privacy & information security policies & procedures by conducting presentations at departmental staff meetings and other employee training workshops.

• Assisted Chief Compliance Officer in establishing the Business Ethics, Compliance & Privacy Programs and operationalizing the core functions of the Privacy Office and Information Security Programs.
• Worked with Business Operations Management, Human Resources, Legal, and Information Technology on privacy program implementation and incident response.
• Developed Policies and Procedures pertaining to Compliance Program, HIPAA Privacy & Security Rules.
• Distributed Notice of Privacy Practices, Business Associates Agreements, Privacy Directives and Consent forms pertaining to access controls and provisioning of protected health information. Authorized release protocols.
• Reviewed and responded to records retrieval and release of information requests.
• Co-chaired the IT Security and Privacy Committee.

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

• Assisted the THPG Director of Compliance & Privacy and the THR Chief Compliance Officer in carrying out the core elements of the THPG Compliance Program on a daily basis.
• Researched and analyzed Federal, state and local healthcare regulations and laws to assist in ensuring compliance with the OIG, CMS, and HIPAA rules and regulations, and adherence to the THR Code of Business Ethics.
• Assisted with development of business ethics, privacy, information security and related training content. Presented information in monthly new employee and physician orientations. Assisted with corporate communications.
• Implementation, facilitation, and monitoring for timely completion of mandatory company-wide compliance and privacy education programs. Worked with other entity Compliance Officers in support of THR System Compliance.
• Investigation, follow-up, resolution, and documentation of compliance questions and/or concerns. Assisted with internal investigation of alleged misconduct or violation of laws and/or corporate regulations.
• Performed research and data analysis, preparation of compliance department reports, quarterly performance dashboards, and annual compliance work plan for Compliance Committees, THPG and THR Board of Directors.

Dallas, TX

• Managed project on behalf of Texas Health Physicians Group to oversee programs for federal incentives payments for demonstrating “Meaningful Use” of EHR technologies (CMS -Medicare & Medicaid Services).
• Assisted THPG practices and providers with program administration, outreach, education, and compliance for federal and state CMS EHR incentives programs.
• Assisted over 100 physicians demonstrating "Meaningful Use" of certified EHR technology to collect incentive payments.
• Collaborated directly with the North Texas Regional Extension Center (NTREC) and DFW Hospital Council/Administration and Contractors in outreach, education, policy and procedures related to EHR “Meaningful Use” project.
• Established Sub-Contractor relationship with NTREC/DFWHC to provide services to providers and provide program management and feedback to stakeholders.
• Worked directly with State and Federal agencies including Texas Medicaid Health Care Partnership, Department of State Health Services, CMS Regional office to provide feedback and establish protocols and procedures for.

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

• Evaluated and managed business and finance procedures to ensure effectiveness
• Managed administrative support staff and facilities management
• Participated in strategic company planning decisions
• Assisted in implementing I.T. infrastructure and telecommunications plan
• Managed lease negotiations and office finish-out/remodeling projects; Organized two office relocations
• Conducted business development activities as needed

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Area

• Provided key financial operations support for independent school district
• Prepared and analyzed financial statements and treasury reports for board of education
• Managed investments of district funds and participated in budget meetings
• Responsible for district accounts payable; processed requisitions and issued purchase orders/vendor liaison

Bachelors Of Applied Arts And Sciences, Applied Technologies And Performance Improvement (144 Hrs. Completed- 3 Hrs. Needed To Graduate), Cum. Gpa: 3.8

German Language & Cultural Immersion Program