Sharp and dedicated Management Executive eager to contribute strong legal background

toward supporting a dynamic health care organization in fortifying compliance, cost control, and bottom-line performance.  

 

 

         Advanced knowledge of laws relating to Medicaid and employee benefits including American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act, Social Security Act, HIPAA, Illinois Public Aid Code, Illinois Insurance Code, Illinois HMO Act, Illinois Healthcare Reimbursement Act, Illinois Revenue Code, and Freedom of Information Act.

         Recruited new talent and restructured Office of General Counsel for Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services to increase efficiency, productivity, accountability, and accessibility.

         Well-versed in federal/state statutory and regulatory requirements specific to health care plans.

         Proactively promote, foster and maintain ethical work environment by educating and clarifying ethical principles through training programs and Employee Handbook.

         Display a collaborative work approach, adaptability, decisiveness, and sound judgment.

         Adept at analyzing and editing contracts, assessing legal risk, and communicating complex legal concepts in a clear manner.

         Persuasive, confident and perceptive with highly creative problem solving abilities.

         Appreciated for consummate integrity and commitment to maintaining confidentiality.

 

 

Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services, Chicago, IL, 2004 to Present

General Counsel and Ethics Officer      (2009 to Present)

• Awarded promotion to drive legal oversight, compliance, and policy implementation for Agency with $18B budget and 2,000 employees, consistently striving to decrease costs, bolster revenue, elevate quality, and streamline processes and procedures.
• Monitor administration of Medicaid coverage to 2.5 million adults and children, child support collection services totaling $1.3B, and employee health benefits spanning 400,000 individuals.
• Review, assess, and introduce legislation and rules, manage litigation, renew and procure services, and identify and respond to potential areas of legal vulnerability and risk.
• Effectively coordinate cohesive efforts among Governor s Office, Attorney General s Office, State Legislators, and internal Agency divisions such as Audits, Finance, Procurements, Medicaid, Healthcare Purchasing, and Child Support.
• Ensure and enforce stringent adherence by Agency personnel to legal and regulatory requirements.
• Spearhead activities within Office of General Counsel comprised of 34 attorneys, administrative law judges, hearing officers, and support personnel. 
• Provide critical counsel to Agency Director and Executive Staff, vital to ensuring consistent compliance and risk management.

 

Continued

 

 

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Professional Experience (Dept of Healthcare and Family Services) continued

 

Assistant General Counsel       (2004 to 2009)

• Counseled management in all facets of health, dental, pharmaceutical, and mental health benefit plan designs, expertly negotiated and drafted contracts, and performed litigation to generate considerable cost savings and improve health outcomes for plan beneficiaries.
• Enforced provider compliance with Medicaid program through Federal class actions alleging off-label marketing of drugs, whistleblower cases regarding Medicaid third-party liability law, and State lawsuit against multi-pharmaceutical defendants claiming fraud in pharmaceutical pricing.
• Exhibited proficiency in developing trial strategies and case theories, reviewing motions, orders, settlement agreements, and privilege issues, and coordinating mass e-mails and documents.
• Achieved multiple successful settlements which produced revenue, enhanced delivery of healthcare, and heightened quality of patient care.

 

East West University, Chicago, Illinois, 2005 to 2006

Adjunct Professor

• Merged excellent communication and presentation skills to administer courses such as  Labor Law, Business Law, Business Ethics, Corporate Social Responsibility, and Public Relations.

 

Private Practice, Chicago, Illinois, 2002 to 2004

Attorney

• Established cooperative client relationships, demonstrating impressive talents in case management to manage general law practice.                             

 

Klafter And Burke, Chicago, Illinois, 1992 to 1993 & 1996 to 2002

Associate Attorney

• Proficiently litigated real estate tax valuations for hundreds of residential, commercial, and industrial properties ranging in value between $100K and $30M.
• Appreciated for capturing substantial savings for clients and displaying outstanding leadership capabilities in supervising attorneys and support personnel.

 

Prior background:

 

Assistant State s Attorney, Criminal Div., The Cook County State s Attorney, Chicago, IL, 1993 to 1996

Law Clerk, Magistrate Gottschall, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, Chicago, IL, 1991

 

 

Juris Doctor, Loyola University Of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, 1992

 

Bachelor Of Arts, History, University Of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, 1989

 

 

State of Illinois

United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois

Member, Illinois Association of Healthcare Attorneys

Member, Chicago Bar Association

Member, American Bar Association

 

 

 

 

 

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I am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity in a <INSERT JOB TITLE/POSITION> capacity and am submitting my resume for your review.  In advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

I bring to an extensive legal background most recently encompassing regulatory compliance, government agency ethics management, and providing counsel to executive staff. My talents in litigation, contract administration, and policy development would be invaluable to your organization, combined with over seven years experience in overseeing legal and ethical elements of Medicaid programs and employee benefit plans. To complement these qualifications, I offer excellent organizational, critical thinking, decision-making and communication skills which are paramount as a <INSERT JOB TITLE/POSITION>.    

 

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Jeanette Badrov

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Dear _______________________________:

 

I would like to thank you for providing me the opportunity to interview with you and discuss the exciting (TITLE OF POSITION APPLYING FOR) position currently available with your company.  Having gained a deeper insight into the job requirements and your objectives, I am confident you will find me a valuable asset in achieving your goals.

 

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Should you have any additional questions, or to discuss future employment opportunities, please feel free to contact me at your earliest convenience.  Again, thank you for the enlightening interview.  I look forward to your response.

 

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