Joanneke Brentjens

Assistant General Counsel Healthcare Compliance Attorney: Proven track record of providing legal

advice and services.

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Summary

ASSISTANT GENERAL COUNSEL / HEALTHCARE COMPLIANCE ATTORNEY

I have over 10 years of experience as an Attorney and a proven track record of providing legal advice and

services for complex healthcare transactions that ensure legal, statutory, and regulatory compliance.

Experience spans healthcare law, insurance defense/litigation, federal courts, and surrogate practice.

My background includes Assistant General Counsel at Vidant Health where I successfully advised healthcare

corporate entities and affiliates on relevant legal issues including state and federal laws, statutes, regulations,

corporate policies and practices, licensing and credentialing, and medical staff legal matters. Equally strong

providing general counsel to support human resources on employment matters, including ADA, FMLA, EEOC,

and personnel issues.

I am particularly strong in partnering with stakeholders to translate complex issues into actions, minimize risk

and favorably resolve issues.

Recognized for expert organizational and legal research skills, articulate and compelling communications, and

persistent drive toward positive outcomes.

Bar admissions include:

New York State Bar

North Carolina State Bar, Pending

United States District Court of Western New York

United States Bankruptcy Court of Western New York

Core Competencies Include:

* Healthcare Law: HIPAA, EMTALA, STARK

* Employment Law: ADA, FMLA, EEOC

* Physician/Staff Credentialing & Licensure

* Compliance & Risk Management Policies

* Healthcare Transaction Negotiations

* Compliance Investigations & Resolutions

* Contract Drafting & Review

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* Legal, Statutory & Regulatory Compliance

Experience

Assistant General Counsel at Vidant Health

2011 - 2013 (2 years)

VIDANT HEALTH CORP.; GREENVILLE, NC

2011–2013

Assistant General Counsel

Advised all corporate entities and affiliates (HR, Occupational Health, Chowan Hospital, Albemarle Hospital,

contract attorneys, physician practices) on legal issues including state and federal laws, statutes, regulations,

corporate policies and practices, licensing and credentialing, and medical staff legal matters.

* Supported corporate HR by providing legal counsel on employment matters, including ADA, FMLA,

EEOC, and personnel issues.

* Oversaw daily legal operations and worked with litigation to oversee internal investigations, provide legal

services for non-medical malpractice cases, and manage corporate subpoenas.

* Conducted legal due diligence on corporate initiatives.

* Optimized contract attorney performance by developing and implementing tracking system to measure

quality and quantity of contributions.

* Educated all corporate entities on legal issues and legislative changes that impacted health system, such as

employment, construction, billing and reimbursement, HIPAA, EMTALA, STARK, fraud and abuse, and

Civil Monetary Penalties laws.

* Played key role in transaction negotiations by drafting, reviewing, and providing legal advice on medical

director agreements, physician/provider contracts, affiliation agreements, financing documents, and leases.

Solo Practitioner, Attorney at LAW OFFICES OF JOANNEKE K.M. BRENTJENS

2010 - 2011 (1 year)

Represented clients in probate and guardianship proceedings, litigated estate cases, and negotiated

settlements. Consulted with clients to provide estate and Medicare/Medicaid planning, as well as draft wills

and estate planning documents. Prepared Special Needs Trusts and final estate accountings.

Associate at BENDER, CRAWFORD & BENDER, LLP

2006 - 2009 (3 years)

Managed litigation from inception to trial readiness involving discovery, summary judgment motions, witness

examination, and settlement negotiations. Researched, drafted, and argued briefs before Appellate Division,

Fourth Department and NYS Court of Appeals.

* Represented clients at administrative hearings before NYS Department of Labor and NYS Division of

Human Rights.

1 recommendation available upon request

Associate at Gorlick Kravitz & Listhaus P.C.

2004 - 2006 (2 years)

Represented clients in ERISA and HIPAA cases in Federal Court.

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* Supervised and represented multi-employer funds in benefit and fiduciary matters.

Associate at KENNEY, SHELTON, LIPTAK & NOWAK, LLP

2001 - 2004 (3 years)

Managed litigation cases, conducted extensive legal research, negotiated scope of discovery requests and

settlements, and defended depositions.

* Represented clients at administrative hearings before NYS Department of Labor and NYS Division of

Human Rights.

Languages

Dutch (Native or bilingual proficiency)

Skills & Expertise

Litigation

Healthcare Law

STARK

Commercial Litigation

Employment Law

Contract Law

Insurance

Legal Research

Fraud and Abuse law

Appeals

Personal Injury

Civil Litigation

Product Liability

Corporate Law

Legal Writing

Toxic Tort

Class Actions

Certifications

Bar Admissions

New York State; North Carolina State Bar, Pending; United States District Court of Western New York United

States Bankruptcy Court of Western New York

Education

UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO LAW SCHOOL, SUNY

J.D. and LL.M Criminal Law, Health Law; Criminal Law, 1996 - 2000

The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)

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International Economics Program, Completed One of Two Years, International Economics, 1990 - 1991

Davidson College

B.A., Economics, 1984 - 1988

Activities and Societies: One-Year Study Abroad at London School of Economics

Interests

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Edenton Chowan Partnership (ECP) for Economic Development

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Joanneke Brentjens

Assistant General Counsel Healthcare Compliance Attorney: Proven track record of providing legal

advice and services.

acd346@r.postjobfree.com

1 person has recommended Joanneke

"Joanneke Has a wonderful way with her clients. Her extensive education has made her very knowledgeable

in both the legal and health care field."

Sharon Rizzo, was Joanneke's client

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