Elizabeth Henry
Counsel
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OFC: 713-426-3923
Office: Houston
Biography
Education
University of Kansas, B.A.
St. Mary's University School of Law, J.D.
Experience
TRANSPERFECT LEGAL SOLUTIONS, Document Reviewer (October 2019 – present)
LAW OFFICE OF ELIZABETH J. HENRY (June 2008- present)
- Review and drafting of contracts for physician practices and hospitals, including clinical trial agreements
- Research legal issues, draft, and review of documents on special projects for hospitals on medical staff
and hospital governance issues
METHODIST HEALTHCARE SYSTEM OF SAN ANTONIO, LTD., L.L.P. (May 1995-May 2008)
General Counsel (2002-2008)
- Provided ongoing legal support and advice to hospital management and governing board
- Superintended corporate ethics and compliance program as part of Corporate Integrity Agreement,
including document retention program - Reviewed, revised, drafted, and negotiated a large volume of contracts
- Oversaw large litigation docket, including a large class action case and all medical malpractice claims
- Provided administrative support to Ethics and Compliance Committee of the Board of Governors
- Served as Corporate Secretary and provide legal support to 5.01(a) Non-Profit Health Organizations
- Provided ongoing training, including education on Hospital-Physician relationships, EMTALA, HIPAA,
union activity and antitrust matters - Supplied legal support to medical staff on wide range of sensitive issues
- Drafted/reviewed/revised policies affecting all aspects of hospital operations, notably creating a process
to ensure all vendors with physician ownership were identified during contracting process
Associate General Counsel, Assistant General Counsel, Assistant to the General Counsel (1995-2002)
- Audited and reviewed contracts for compliance with federal and state regulations
- Participated in all compliance-related initiatives directed to issues such as billing and employee training
- Served as officer and legal counsel for four affiliate corporations (5.01a Non-Profit Health Organizations)
- Developed standard contract templates resulting in streamlined contract review process
- Recipient, Columbia Caregiver Award, 1996, an award given to employees who demonstrate an
exceptional commitment to the mission of the hospital
