Heather Delgado

Heather F. Delgado

Partner, Director of Health Law Resources and Risk Management

Heather Delgado is dedicated to transforming complex healthcare regulations into practical legal solutions for providers across the healthcare sector. She believes in tackling obstacles to progress head-on so that hospitals, health systems, and medical practices can navigate the intricate landscape of healthcare law with confidence and compliance.

Clients benefit from Heather's responsive approach to client service and deep understanding of the healthcare industry and healthcare law. Her ability to apply nuanced legal knowledge to real-world organizational practices helps healthcare entities thrive in a challenging regulatory environment. From mergers and acquisitions to comprehensive compliance plans, Heather's guidance is invaluable in shaping successful healthcare operations and realizing the right result.

In the realm of hospital-physician relationships, Heather excels at structuring arrangements that comply with the Anti-Kickback Statute and Stark laws. She drafts and negotiates numerous varied agreements for healthcare providers and conducts thorough internal audits that focus on safeguarding client interests. Her work extends to advising on medical staff bylaws, clinical trial agreements and issues to ensure healthcare providers operate on solid legal ground.

Heather's experience also encompasses the critical area of patient privacy. She develops and implements Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) policies, conducts audits, and trains both covered entities and business associates on best practices. Her multifaceted approach to problem-solving and unwavering diligence helps clients maintain the highest standards of patient confidentiality and regulatory compliance.

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My goal is to clear legal hurdles so healthcare providers can focus on what truly matters-patient care."
Credentials

Education

  • DePauw University, B.A., 1993
  • Indiana University School of Law-Indianapolis, J.D., 1996

Bar Admissions

  • Illinois
  • Indiana
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