Sharon S. Kamowitz Email & Phone Number

With over twenty-five years’ experience in healthcare and insurance, and over two decades of work developing privacy and compliance programs, Sharon Kamowitz Privacy & Compliance Consulting provides the benefit of in-house services on an as-needed basis and at reasonable rates. Providing easy-to understand policies & procedures, dynamic training presentations, and practical advice based on individual business needs.

Colorado, Us

Advise on privacy & security, transactional matters, publications, and business operations for a leading producer of antiquarian/rare book, ephemera and antique fairs and other consumer events, and innovative developer of a licensed online platform.

San Francisco, Ca, Us

Bad Homburg, Frankfurt, De

Advised on privacy issues arising in clinical healthcare, integrated disease management programs, medical device operations, and pharmaceutical distribution. Comprehensively revised all HIPAA Privacy Rule policies, procedures and forms to clarify and streamline requirements. Developed and advised on policies addressing HIPAA Security and Breach Rules, GDPR, Privacy Shield, state law and other privacy requirements. Created dynamic live and online privacy/security training programs for diverse audiences. Managed breach investigations and government reporting and participated in global initiatives.

Boston, Ma, Us

Provided legal advice and solutions regarding strategic initiatives, business operations, compliance and corporate governance for a multistate provider of medical professional liability insurance, risk management services and healthcare provider education. As director of the department, managed legal aspects of mergers and acquisitions, along with other contract development and review. Advised on privacy and security, including HIPAA, GLB, and state law. Responsible for legal advice regarding all corporate functions including, executive, finance, compliance, operations, information technology, human resources, marketing, underwriting, claims, medical risk management, and healthcare provider education. Oversaw corporate litigation and intellectual property. Supervised government affairs, insurance regulatory, and publication review functions. Performed corporate secretarial duties. Actively participated in the development of a strategic charitable contribution program.

Boston, Ma, Us

Developed and implemented a comprehensive corporate compliance program. Created and presented general compliance and privacy training. Drafted and reviewed policies and procedures, and collaborated with business units to ensure compliance. Established company approach to federal and state privacy and security requirements, including HIPAA and GLB. Drafted and implemented policies and procedures. Developed and negotiated agreements with outside parties. Conducted privacy training across the organization Managed legal aspects of mergers and acquisitions. Advised all business areas, and drafted and negotiated contracts. Managed corporate litigation and intellectual property matters. Reviewed all corporate communications including marketing collateral and continuing medical education materials. Performed corporate secretarial duties.

Presided over and issued final decisions on complex administrative hearings involving statewide insurance rates, insurance company reorganization, and other matters. Drafted and issued final agency decisions. Conferred with Assistant Attorneys General on appeals from agency decisions. Drafted administrative regulations.

Advised lay municipal board on issues of administrative, municipal, and landlord-tenant law. Litigated appeals of board decisions before Massachusetts Court of Appeals, Superior and District Courts. Conducted adjudicatory hearings. Drafted decisions. Supervised, trained, and advised hearing examiners.

Drafted and oversaw completion of briefs, motions, and research memoranda for various law firms in the areas of general civil practice, employment law, and civil rights litigation.

Represented hospital, university, public sector and construction company clients of AV-rated firm specializing in labor and employment law, civil rights, and general business practice. Litigated matters in judicial and administrative proceedings.

J.D., Law

B.A., History