Hannah D. Kimball
Garfield,WA
Summary
Transactional attorney licensed in Washington and Idaho with a focus on healthcare and real property law. Known for leading clients through complex legal matters with an approachable and friendly demeanor that puts them at ease while providing sensible, practical advice and timely solutions. Passionate about healthcare policy and dedicated to supporting rural hospitals by providing legal guidance that promotes their long-term viability and success.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Attorney
McGuire, DeWulf, Kragt & Johnson, P.S.
Colfax, Washington
11.2024 - Current
- Serve as General Counsel for area Critical Access Hospitals, including attending Board of Commissioners meetings; advising on the Open Public Meetings Act and Public Records Act; assisting with physician contracting arrangements; advising on the hiring, firing, and contracting of CEOs; advising on licensure options for Critical Access Hospitals; drafting resolutions and various agreements; and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations, including CMS Conditions of Participation.
- Serve as City Prosecutor for a local Municipal Court and as City Attorney for multiple municipalities.
- Facilitate complex real estate transactions, including quiet title actions, easements, title issues, partitions, large lot subdivisions, deeds, and closings.
- Guide clients through estate planning processes, drafting wills and trusts while addressing Medicaid and tax implications.
- Advise clients on the creation of business entities, maintain corporate minutes, complete ownership transfers, and transfer assets into and out of entities.
- Direct clients through probate processes, drafting TEDRA agreements and managing property deeding.
- Advise farmers and ranchers on agricultural aspects of transactional work, including estate planning, business law, water law, and related matters.
Legal Intern
McGuire, DeWulf, Kragt & Johnson, P.S.
Colfax, Washington
05.2022 - 10.2024
- Began taking on clients, including hospitals, with a limited license.
- Attend client meetings, conduct legal research, and draft legal documents under attorney supervision.
- Attend partner meetings, all-staff events, community events, and other educational opportunities.
Safety and Emergency Management Coordinator
Pullman Regional Hospital
Pullman, Washington
08.2021 - 04.2023
- Lead COVID Emergency Response, Safety Committee, Workplace Violence Prevention Committee, and Hazardous Material Spill Response Team.
- Maintained relationships and response plans with local municipalities, county departments, and area hospitals to facilitate smooth planning and coordination of emergency response.
Corporate Compliance, HIPAA & Safety Coordinator
Pullman Regional Hospital
Pullman, Washington
05.2017 - 07.2021
- In-depth knowledge and experience in HIPAA, Stark Law, Anti-Kickback Regulations, False Claim Act, and more.
- Led Safety, HIPAA & Compliance Committees and was a member of Quality Improvement Committee and Ethics Committee.
Owner/Regulatory Compliance Consultant
Rural Healthcare Compliance LLC.
Pullman, Washington
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Created side-business to assist rural hospitals, clinics, counties, and EMS agencies to be successful in regulatory compliance.
- Assisted entities with HIPAA & Compliance training, risk assessments, policies, and audit programs.
Compliance Intern
Cancer Care Northwest
Spokane Valley, Washington
09.2016 - 05.2017
- Developed and implemented compliance program with internal auditing system.
Registration Representative
Pullman Regional Hospital
Pullman, Washington
08.2015 - 05.2017
- Registered new and existing patients in all departments of the hospital, worked collaboratively with clinical staff.
Administration Intern
Pullman Regional Hospital
Pullman, Washington
05.2016 - 07.2016
- Rotations with CEO, CFO, CNO, CDQO, and CDO.
Education
J.D. -
University of Idaho
Moscow, ID05-2024
Master of Science - Healthcare Policy & Administration
Washington State University
Spokane, WA12-2017
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Washington State University
Pullman, WA12-2015
University of Montana
Missoula, MT12-2011
Skills
- Risk management
- Team collaboration
- Client representation
- Compliance analysis
- Health law expertise
- Estate planning
- Real property law
- Regulatory compliance
Awards
Entrepreneurship Competition Winner, Palouse Knowledge Corridor, 2018
Timeline
Attorney
McGuire, DeWulf, Kragt & Johnson, P.S.
11.2024 - Current
Legal Intern
McGuire, DeWulf, Kragt & Johnson, P.S.
05.2022 - 10.2024
Safety and Emergency Management Coordinator
Pullman Regional Hospital
08.2021 - 04.2023
Owner/Regulatory Compliance Consultant
Rural Healthcare Compliance LLC.
01.2019 - 01.2021
Corporate Compliance, HIPAA & Safety Coordinator
Pullman Regional Hospital
05.2017 - 07.2021
Compliance Intern
Cancer Care Northwest
09.2016 - 05.2017
Administration Intern
Pullman Regional Hospital
05.2016 - 07.2016
Registration Representative
Pullman Regional Hospital
08.2015 - 05.2017
J.D. -
University of Idaho
Master of Science - Healthcare Policy & Administration
Washington State University
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Washington State University
University of Montana