Over the years, Jeff has amassed extensive experience in various roles and projects aimed at making an impact on healthcare outcomes. Jeff’s work has included the following:
/ Exemplary Press:
- Proov Raises $10MM Series A
- Denver Business Journal Names Proov a “Fast 50” Company
- TranS1 Receives Multiple Patents
- TranS1 Innovative Products and Partnerships
- Fusing Innovation to the Spinal Implant Sector
- TranS1 Behind Spinal Fusion Tech
- Proov Wall Street Journal Mention
/ General Counsel for Multi-Hospital Health System Focused on Rural Health
• Led as General Counsel during a critical period of acquisition for a health system, which involved incorporating multiple hospitals into the network, expanding access to quality care in rural areas.
• Navigated complex legal landscapes to ensure compliance and smooth integration of the acquired hospitals, while preserving their unique identities and community-focused approach.
/ Negotiating Complex Equity Agreements for Medical Practices
• Spearheaded and negotiated the formation of multiple medical practices, each with intricate equity agreements, optimizing ownership structures to foster collaboration and growth.
• Ensured all agreements adhered to legal guidelines, mitigating potential disputes and paving the way for long-term success.
/ Navigating the Anti-Kickback Statute and Stark Law
• Provided expert advice on matters pertaining to the anti-kickback statute and the Stark Law, guiding healthcare organizations to operate ethically and transparently.
• Implemented compliance measures to protect against fraud and abuse allegations, safeguarding the integrity of medical practices.
/ Facilitating Acquisition of Physician Practices and Ventures
• Advised and advocated the formation, merger and acquisition of multiple physician practices, ensuring seamless transitions and continuity of patient care.
• Facilitated thorough due diligence to identify potential risks and opportunities in various such activities, resulting in the optimal outcomes for all parties involved.
/ Securing State-Mandated Certificates of Need for Vital Modalities
• Successfully led efforts to acquire state-mandated Michigan certificates of need for crucial modalities, including ambulatory surgery center (ASC) services, MRI, and CT Scans.
• Championed the expansion of healthcare services in underserved regions, enhancing access to advanced medical technologies.
/ Negotiating with Medical Device Companies and Hospitals
• Spearheaded negotiations between medical device companies and hospitals, fostering mutually beneficial partnerships while adhering to compliance standards.
• Advised on compliance activities, ensuring all interactions and agreements complied with healthcare regulations.
/ CEO of a Surgical Implant Company
• Served as the CEO of surgical implant company TranS1, overseeing operations and strategic direction.
• Drove innovation in the medical device sector leading to over 50 patents, contributing to advancements in surgical techniques and patient outcomes.
/ Part of the Founding Team of the Michigan Health Information Alliance
• Played a pivotal role as a founding member on the Board of Directors of the Michigan Health Information Alliance, advocating for interoperability and secure health information exchange.
• Fostered collaboration among healthcare stakeholders, leading to more efficient and patient-centered care.
• Notably, Jeff contributes a unique health technology background stemming from involvement in multiple health tech and med tech ventures, and his graduate degree in Medical Informatics from Northwestern University.
/ Empowering Health Information/Medical Informatics Startups
• Provided strategic advice and guidance to multiple health information and medical informatics startups, supporting their growth and market entry.
• Contributed to the development of groundbreaking technologies that improved healthcare data management and patient engagement.
/ Championing Intellectual Property in Medical Device and Health Tech Startups
• Led patent asset formation for numerous medical device and health tech startups, safeguarding their innovations and ensuring a competitive edge in the market.
• Facilitated partnerships with investors and stakeholders to fuel the growth of promising ventures.
/ Fractional “Chief Intellectual Property Officer” for Medical Device and Health Tech Ventures
• Engaged as a fractional “Chief Intellectual Property Officer” and director in various medical device and health tech ventures, aligning IP strategies with business objectives.
• Played a pivotal role in driving innovation and commercialization efforts, turning ideas into tangible solutions.
Jeff also occasionally lectures at the University of Colorado on topics related to health law and bioentrepreneurship. He is committed to driving positive change, advancing medical innovation, and ultimately improving healthcare outcomes for individuals and communities alike.
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