As a former hospital administrator, Jenny Givens understands the challenges faced by healthcare providers. Jenny is a trusted advisor for a broad range of healthcare providers, including health systems, hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, pharmacies, laboratories, physicians and others. From physician self-referral laws and Antikickback Statute to HIPAA and other privacy laws, she helps providers navigate the complex regulatory frameworks impacting their businesses. She has extensive experience developing compliance programs to prevent and detect fraud and abuse and implementing corrective measures when necessary. Jenny also serves as outside general counsel to providers, guiding them through a variety of issues such as licensure and certification, provider employment, billing and reimbursement matters, payor disputes and privacy and security matters.
Prior to joining private practice, Jenny held in-house positions at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children and City of Hope National Medical Center in Pasadena, California. She also served as an assistant administrator for a community hospital in Los Angeles before entering law school, where she was responsible for strategic planning, service quality, licensing and accreditation activities, as well as the day-to-day operations of the hospital's ancillary services.
Jenny's in-house and administrator experience provides her with a unique viewpoint when developing solutions and strategies that have practical applications in the workplace. She approaches matters with an insider's mindset and a deep understanding of the impact decisions will have on operations, budget, management and an institution's reputation.
Jenny is Board Certified in Health Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and Certified in Healthcare Compliance by the Compliance Certification Board.