Healthcare Regulatory Lawyer

We are currently seeking an experienced regulatory lawyer with extensive healthcare expertise to work with a nationally-ranked hospital system, providing practical advice on fraud and abuse, privacy, and other related state and federal rules and regulations impacting the practice of medicine. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a sophisticated and well-respected organization on matters greatly impacting the underprivileged community.

Responsibilities:

• Advise a sophisticated and established healthcare system on a range of regulatory matters, including but not limited to: fraud and abuse, Medicare and Medicaid, investigations management, and accreditation and licensing matters.
• Review transactions, policies, and playbooks for compliance with false claims acts, self-referral and anti-kickback laws, corporate practice of medicine regulations, and state and federal health information privacy laws.
• Counsel internal teams on cybersecurity and health information privacy in connection with the rollout of new technologies and methods of health service/information delivery.
• Provide guidance on regulatory trends and developments at both state and federal levels, and offer advice on clinical research, including conflicts of interest, grants and funding, and research misconduct.

Qualifications: 

• 8 – 15+ years of expertise in healthcare law with deep knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations surrounding payor processes, privacy, fraud and abuse monitoring, and accreditation and licensing.
• Strong practical understanding of false claims acts, self-referral and anti-kickback limitations, corporate practice of medicine, and health information privacy laws.
• Working knowledge of Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH), the European Union Data Protection Directive and other state laws governing privacy of personal medical information.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with proven experience in relationship building and partnering.
• Must be willing to work on-site in Los Angeles. A transition period may be possible for exceptional candidates. 

Compensation, Benefits & Location:

This role offers a range of competitive compensation starting at $195,000 and a highly competitive benefits package in the alternative legal services marketplace that includes health benefits, 401K and more.  Axiomites also get access to professional development resources and learning and development programs. Axiomites predominately work remotely, with the exception that some clients require on-site presence.

Axiom is the global leader in high-caliber, on-demand legal talent. Covering North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC, we enable legal departments to drive efficiency and growth and meet the demands of today’s business landscape with best in breed alterative legal services.

Axiom is a leader in diversity, inclusion, and social engagement. Diversity is core to our values and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be named a best place to work for LGBTQ+ Equality, earning top marks in the 2021 Corporate Equality Index for the second consecutive year. Axiom’s legal department is Mansfield certified and is committed to considering at least 50% diverse candidates for leadership roles and outside counsel representation.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Equal Opportunity Employer: Axiom ensures equal employment opportunity in recruitment and employment, without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religious creed or belief, political opinion, sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, age, disability, alienage or citizenship status, marital (or civil or other partnership recognized by law) status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Axiom prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment.

Accommodation for Individuals with Disabilities: Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Axiom will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities who require an accommodation to participate in each stage of the recruitment process. To request an accommodation to complete the application form, please contact us at benefits@axiomlaw.com and include “Applicant Accommodation” in the subject line. 

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Employment with Axiom may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check, providing proof of identity, and possessing the necessary legal authorization to work.

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