My Journey and Experience

I started my legal career in Kansas where I worked in the healthcare practice for the largest firm in that state. There, I represented all types of providers, including hospitals, critical access hospitals, rural health clinics, behavioral health centers, medical groups, individual providers, and more. I handled a wide range of matters for these providers and developed a deep passion for the healthcare industry.

Most recently, I led the legal team for Walmart Health, the primary care venture of the world’s largest retailer. Walmart Health was a collection of independently owned medical and dental practices managed by a Management Services Organization. While primarily focused on taking on risk for the total cost of care for Medicare Advantage enrollees, Walmart Health was engaged in a number of value-based arrangement strategies. I led a team of attorneys who provided legal support for all of Walmart Health service lines, including primary care, telehealth, behavioral health, and dental. In that role, I reviewed vendor, employment, consulting, payor, and other contracts related to Walmart Health and provided critical guidance on patient safety and risk/litigation management. I worked closely with senior executives on value-based care arrangements, innovative service offerings, and strategic business initiatives. I also served as the corporate secretary of the Management Services Organization and provided corporate governance guidance and support to all the Walmart Health professional entities.