Experienced health care attorney providing advice and solutions for the legal complexities of the US healthcare delivery system. I collaborate with clients to see, “the forest for the trees” of the integrated healthcare delivery system to enhance value for providers, payors, and the consumers they serve. For over 20 years I have worked in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors, helping entities understand and improve healthcare delivery. Nationally recognized speaker, instructor, and author on healthcare-related topics.Legal Services | Public Policy Counsel | Regulatory AdvocatePlease contact me at (503) 530-0189 to discuss your challenging public policy, regulatory, or legal issue so I can help.What I can do for any organization or business providing health care services includes:• Analysis and application of laws and regulations for planning and structuring operating and compliance initiatives, including state licensure laws, Anti-kickback, Medicare & Medicaid regulation, managed care, and the Affordable Care Act.• Client advocacy with state and federal regulators managing regulatory enforcement inquiries.• Advice and counsel on operational risk management.• Regulatory advocacy and assistance with influencing the public agency rulemaking process.• Legislative advocacy and drafting for entities seeking to influence the policy process at either the state or federal legislative level.• Administrative law appeals. Assisting businesses and individuals with the right to challenge government orders and actions affecting vital rights, duties, and privileges.• Assistance with legal entity formation and ongoing counsel and assistance for corporate entities and nonprofits, including management of board governance.• Contract drafting, management agreements, and transaction counsel to healthcare entities. I thrive at the intersection of law and public policy, helping clients maximize their odds for success by understanding how all elements of our system of laws and government will impact operations in the healthcare system. I have testified before the Oregon Legislative Assembly and local government entities and assist clients with state and federal legislation and regulatory enactments. When I'm not at work I am volunteering in public service which currently includes a role as a member of a state-appointed commission. Previously I served as a city councilor.
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