Monica Patel
Summary
A legal professional that is passionate about leveraging legal expertise to drive innovation and ethical practices at the intersection of healthcare, technology, and artificial intelligence. Dedicated team player that is highly motivated and a self starter.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Contract Review Attorney
Children's National Hospital
Washington, DC, DC
01.2023 - Current
- Reviews and negotiates a wide variety of commercial contracts, including, but not limited to, Software as a Service (SaaS) agreements, license agreements, master agreements, nondisclosure agreements, and consulting agreements.
- Drafts Letters of Notifications and Letters of Determinations to the District of Columbia's State Health Planning and Development Agency.
- Collaborates with Information Security, Risk, Compliance, and other departments to ensure contracts are consistent with internal standards and the organization's risk profile.
- Collaborates with internal stakeholders to solve contractual and business conflicts across a variety of business initiatives.
- Sole point of contact attorney for technology-related initiatives the hospital is seeking to implement.
- Co-established and manages the Office of the General Counsel's externship program.
- Chair of the Office of the General Counsel's Research and Education Committee.
Law Clerk
Holt Law, LLC
09.2021 - 04.2022
- Researched issues related to mental health data privacy, regulations related to IV therapy clinics, and 21st Century Cures Act
- Conducted two HIPAA breaches from start to finish according to HHS' standards
- Drafted contracts related to telehealth, joint ventures, and hiring new providers
- Drafted Business Associate Agreements and Addendums
- Drafted client memorandums in regards to the No Surprises Act and federal vaccine mandates from CMS and OSHA
- Created a compliance program for clients that have a Home and Community Based Services waiver under Medicaid
Legal Intern
HealthPartners, Inc.
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Researched issues related to the ADA, current OSHA and FLSA guidance on hybrid work formats during COVID, reporting obligations of healthcare professionals and systems, insurance subrogation rights, rights related to fetal disposition, privacy issues in behavioral health and the FTC, and the enforceability of non-compete agreements.
- Analyzed marketing department initiatives to determine their impact on the Anti-Kickback Statute and compliance requirements.
- Drafted a resolution for the dissolution of a corporation and a written action for Board approval.
- Drafted a Stock Sale and Purchase Agreement, along with contracts related to care delivery.
Education
J.D. -
Mitchell Hamline School of Law
05-2022
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Virginia Commonwealth University
05-2018
Bar Admission
District of Columbia
Certification
- Health Law Certificate
- Health Care Compliance Certificate
Timeline
Contract Review Attorney
Children's National Hospital
01.2023 - Current
Law Clerk
Holt Law, LLC
09.2021 - 04.2022
Legal Intern
HealthPartners, Inc.
05.2021 - 08.2021
J.D. -
Mitchell Hamline School of Law
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Virginia Commonwealth University
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