Becky T.

About Becky T.

Results-oriented Compliance, Ethics and Operations professional with 20+ years of driving success in health care. Ensures alignment of compliance/ethics and overall corporate and business strategy, fostering a culture of integrity. Resourceful problem solver with a talent for identifying critical needs and presenting creative solutions. Key accomplishments:•Spearheaded a Vendor Risk Management System•Integrated new regulatory requirements into compliance program (Cures Act)•Developed and implemented policies and procedures based on ISO and NIST framework•Spearheaded vendor and client BAA review and re-contracting project•Implemented a risk assessment strategy across 3 organizations•Developed and completed operational integration of a compliance program within a highlyregulated environment•Established internal and external reporting and investigative system for enterpriseincidents involving customer complaints, HIPAA privacy, human resources, code of conductand ethics issues•Built implementation team that was able to execute medication therapy management services for3 large insurance carriers (total of 500,00 total lives) and 6 self-insured employer groups withinthe first half of the year•Negotiated key customer agreements totaling over 20 million dollarsCompliance and Ethics Leadership | Security and Risk Program Development | Vendor Management Program Development | Regulatory & Industry Compliance (HIPAA, HITECH, 21st Century Cures Act, Information Blocking, FTC, Meaningful Use, State Privacy Laws)| Incident Management | Audit & Risk Remediation | Contract Negotiation and Management | Contract Review and Compliance| Training Development & Administration

Experience

1. Compliance and Privacy Officer Senior Director of Compliance and Privacy

   Medhost

   Mar 2016 — Present · Franklin, TN, US

   Manage and oversee corporate Compliance and Ethics Program and ensure compliance with applicable healthcare laws and regulations and agency guidance, including, HIPAA, HITECH, 21st Century Cures Act, False-Claims Act, Stark, FTC /CAN-SPAM, Anti-Kickback, and FDA medical device (QMS).• Lead new employee orientation and ongoing work force training to ensure awareness of compliance program and policies and standards.• Partner with cross-functional teams throughout the product development life cycle to ensure application compliance.• Identify and report organizational and operational risk through a designed risk management and ranking tool, and assist in remediation efforts, partnering with operations to complete root cause analysis and determine resolution.• Facilitate incident investigation for compliance and ethics reports, privacy and security incidents, and product complaints.• Participate in key customer, vendor, and strategic partner contract negotiations (master agreements, BAAs, ISAs).• Ensure effective compliance controls with business operations to promote compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements relevant to the healthcare industry.

Education

• Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU)

  B.B.A., Marketing, Business Administration

  1993 — 1997

• Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU)

  MBA, Management, Marketing

  2000 — 2002