Elisa Mineck Harris

Elisa Mineck Harris

Partner

Elisa Harris believes in transforming complex healthcare regulations into strategic advantages for her clients. Drawing from over a decade of in-house experience with Nashville-based healthcare systems, Elisa guides both innovative startups and established organizations through the intricate maze of healthcare law with a dedication to ensuring they not only comply but thrive in this rapidly evolving industry.

Elisa's unique blend of legal acumen and practical business insight proves invaluable to healthcare providers navigating today's challenges. She crafts tailored solutions for Medicare Advantage programs, managed care contracting, and value-based initiatives – with the goal of empowering clients to focus on patient care while staying ahead of regulatory hurdles.

In the high-stakes world of healthcare startups, Elisa is committed to continuously earning her reputation as a smart and trusted adviser. Her experience steering an emerging innovative company from its early days to a successful exit equips her with firsthand knowledge of the legal pitfalls and opportunities that define this sector. This perspective allows Elisa to offer guidance that's both innovative and grounded in real-world scenarios.

Beyond traditional healthcare law, Elisa tackles the cutting-edge issues shaping the industry's future. She advises on risk-based initiatives, accountable care organizations and clinically integrated networks, health insurance exchanges, and self-funded plans. Elisa also helps clients adapt to new payment models and care delivery systems. Her comprehensive approach to problem-solving ensures that legal strategy aligns seamlessly with operational goals.

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In healthcare, legal and business strategy are inseparable. My role is to bridge that gap, decoding esoteric laws and regulations to help business leaders determine the best pathways for advancement."
Credentials

Education

  • Christian Theological Seminary, M.Div., 1998
  • Culver-Stockton College, B.S., mathematics, 1995
  • Culver-Stockton College, B.A., English, 1995
  • Vanderbilt University Law School, J.D., 2007

Bar Admissions

  • Tennessee
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