Basic Functions:
At Payer Compass, we’re focused on solving the two most challenging problems facing healthcare today: spiraling costs and a lack of price transparency.
We work with self-funded organizations and health plans to provide the data and insight needed to make smarter decisions about the way they pay for care.
As the healthcare cost-control experts, we deliver the solutions you need to regain control of your costs and pay with confidence.
- Work cross-functionally to identify, investigate, and manage risks across the business
- Draft, negotiate, review, and manage a wide range of commercial agreements, including NDAs, HIPAA Business Associate agreements, client contracts (internal and external), and vendor contracts among others
- Work cross-functionally to help develop and de-risk new product offerings and client communications
- Advise business teams on a variety of legal and operational issues, including related to privacy, cybersecurity, and intellectual property
- Monitor regulatory and legislative changes that present new product and market opportunities as well as operational and compliance challenges
- Act as the go-to person for legal and regulatory issues related to market acquisition and expansion
- Assist in managing corporate matters and M&As, as needed
- Manage required state licenses and registrations
- Manage outside counsel regarding any litigation or outside regulatory matters
- Communicate with the Company’s Board of Directors and ownership regarding various business and legal issues, as needed
- Communicate and coordinate with business partners regarding shared legal concerns
- Contribute to the continued development and improvement of our Data Privacy and Information Security policies, practices, and procedures
- Assist with various compliance projects and audits such as SOC 1, SOC 2, HITRUST, and HIPAA Risk Assessments
Education and Work Experience:
- 5+ years of legal experience gained ideally through a combination of law firm and in-house roles
- Member in good standing of the State Bar of Texas
Knowledge, Skills and Key Competencies:
- Have exceptional organizational and communication skills
- Have excellent strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
- Have the ability to work independently, juggle multiple priorities, and meet important deadlines
- Have experience in technology and private equity-backed organizations
- Have experience in the health care industry, specifically organizations serving the self-funded market
- Have experience providing guidance on regulatory issues
- Are a team-player with the ability to work collaboratively across various functions and with colleagues at all levels
