Assistant General Counsel Health Care

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Assistant General Counsel (Health Care)
The candidate will assist General Counsel in providing general legal services and counsel to the administration of the University, with a focus on the School of Medicine (SOM). Will meet regularly with the General Counsel to insure consistent application of System of Higher Education (NSHE) and University policies and procedures and to inform the General Counsel of any litigation or significant legal matters that arise. Scope of the role includes litigation, administrative and regulatory matters in the courts of both the State of Nevada and the United States and in all federal and state administrative agencies. Will play a critical role in establishing the Faculty Clinical Practice Plan; conduct legal research and advise SOM leadership on matters pertaining to compliance with state and federal laws affecting SOM with particular emphasis on litigation, contracts, business and healthcare law, tort law, employment law, dispute resolution, student rights, and public/private partnerships. Under the general direction and supervision of the General Counsel, the Assistant General Counsel is responsible for providing legal advice and services in support of the operation of the University School of Medicine. Provide legal services addressing a variety of healthcare-related matters, including federal and state legal and regulatory issues governing the provision of health care, privacy of medical information, risk management, health care staff issues and employment law for both faculty and staff, including Stark and Anti-Kickback, HIPAA, the federal and state False Claims Act, fraud and abuse laws, and laws related to Medicare/Medicaid. Negotiate, draft and implement a wide variety of complex, multi-party agreements, including agreements with hospitals, physicians, vendors, equipment manufacturers, software companies, managed care companies, third party payers and employees. Manage litigation and disputes, including professional liability, employment, workers' compensation and general liability cases; interact and coordinate with outside counsel, as appropriate. Coordinate responses to governmental compliance inquiries, charges and complaints; respond to audits and records requests in response to subpoenas, court orders, attorney requests and public records requests. Provide significant support in establishing the legal framework and governing documents for the medical faculty practice plan, and serve as a supplemental legal resource to the practice plan. Provide advice regarding enforcement of disciplinary standards and policies for faculty, staff and students, including: (a) recruitment, hiring and discharge of employees; licensing and credentialing of healthcare professionals; and matters of appointment, reappointment and tenure; (b) conduct and academic integrity matters involving students. Provide legal research and analysis relating to contracting and regulatory requirements related to basic, clinical and translational research, including conflicts of interest, export control, IRB, IACUC and research misconduct. Interpret state and federal laws and regulations; Board of Regents' Handbook; Nevada System of Higher Education Procedures & Guidelines Manual; and University, college and unit bylaws and polices, including those related to shared governance. Coordinate with other attorneys within the Office of General Counsel to provide legal advice and counsel to University and medical administrators on strategic business matters, including issues relating to real estate matters, affiliations, service agreements, space and equipment leases and other corporate transactions. Stay abreast of legislation, trends, issues and best practices pertaining to assigned areas; review court decisions, proposed legislation and proposed programs/policies.

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