Virginia Alverson Mimmack

• Regulatory advice including Stark, Anti-kickback Statute, and Medicare compliance
• Transactions related to the purchase and sale of hospital facilities, physician practice groups, and the creation of joint ventures
• Hospital operations and compliance
• Physician practice issues
• Physician employment issues
• Corporate Practice of Medicine
• Managed care contracting
• Corporate fiduciary duties
• Telemedicine
• Laboratory and Pharmacy Compliance
• Independent Physician Associations
• Healthcare startups (corporate formation, private offerings, and compliance)
• Creating clinically integrated networks

Corporate Transactions

• Represented a hospital in the acquisition of a Texas joint stock insurance company
• Represented an orthopedic surgeons group in connection with a sale of its practice, including its pharmacy, to a hospital. Also assisted those orthopedic surgeon in entering into employment agreements with the hospital
• Represented a hospital in several transactions, including the purchase of physician practice assets and physical therapy centers
• Represented cryotherapy company in a complex transaction that included the merger of several physician-owned entities with a larger cryotherapy provider
• Represented an entrepreneur in obtaining Series A funding for an urgent care center; assisted with the initial capital raise and offering as well as regulatory and corporate issues
• Represented physician-owned compounding pharmacy in initial offering
• Assisted with formation of independent physician associations and associated private offerings and provided representation in relation to a broad range of legal matters

Physician Representation

• Advised physicians in restructuring their corporate structure in connection with: (i) adding partners, (ii) removing partners, (iii) drafting employment agreements; and (iv) drafting medical director agreements
• Assisted physicians in starting a new practice including the formation of a PLLC or PA, and review of leases, vendor contracts, and hospital recruitment agreements
• Reviewed potential investment opportunities for physicians in ASCs and other healthcare businesses
• Helped physicians start concierge and private practices
• Drafted various physician agreements, including employment agreements, medical director agreements, and consulting agreements
• Represented various physician-owned entities, hospitals, and labs

Regulatory

• Advised telemedicine companies and providers on various regulatory issues
• Advised all types of healthcare providers on Stark and Anti-kickback matters
• Assisted facilities in obtaining provider-based status
• Assisted hospitals, home healthcare companies, LTACHS, and ASCs with obtaining initial licensure and with changes in ownership
• Represented clients in responding to Medicare audits
• Counseled and provided training to physician and nurse peer review committees
• Assisted with structuring of physician-owned compounding pharmacy to ensure conformity with appropriate safe harbors to federal and state Anti-kickback statutes

Other

• Obtained jury trial victory for Midland hospital in a sexual harassment and retaliation case brought by a former employee
• Advised dentist practices on various corporate and regulatory issues
• Assisted fertility clinics on various corporate and regulatory issues
• Assisted hospitals and physicians with managed care issues including out-of network and prompt payment matters
• Assisted in drafting legislation recently passed by the Texas Legislature allowing electronic signatures on advance directives
• Represented a company that contracts with hospitals and physicians to provide online scheduling services
• Assisted independent practice associations in contracting with Medicare Advantage Plans
• Assisted in forming new medical spas; provided corporate and regulatory guidance to existing medical spas
• Represented veterinary practices in connection with various corporate and employment matters

• Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business
  • Ranked for Healthcare – Texas, 2020-2022
  • Up and Coming in Healthcare – Texas, 2018-2019
• “Best Lawyers in Dallas,” D Magazine, 2012, 2018, 2019, 2021-2022
• Texas Rising Star, Super Lawyers by Thomson Reuters, 2008-2009, 2017
• Top Lawyers, H Texas magazine, 2010
• Houston Professionals on the Fast Track, H Texas magazine, 2007

Publications

• “HHS Takes Major Step to Expand COVID-19-Related Cross-Border Telehealth Access and Immunity,” Jackson Walker Insights (December 2020)
• “Telemedicine Fraud During COVID-19,” Jackson Walker Insights (July 2020)
• “HHS Issues Medicaid/CHIP Provider Relief Fund Payment Forms and Guidance,” Jackson Walker Insights (June 2020)
• “Telehealth: A Powerful Tool in Fighting COVID-19 Emergency-Driven Waivers and Payment Parity Requirements,” Jackson Walker Insights (March 2020)
• “Insurers May Not Terminate Physicians for Recommending Out-of-Network Providers” (October 2015)
• Co-Author, “Healthcare Law e-Brief — Accountable Care Organizations: Summary of CMS Proposed Rule” (April 2011)
• Co-Author, “CMS Issues New Stark Regulations” (August 2008)

Speaking Engagements

• Co-panelist, Health Law Fundamentals, Health Law Pre-Conference, UT Law CLE Health Law Conference (April 2022)
• “Trends in Health Care M&A: Before & After COVID-19,” American Health Law Association’s Health Care Transactions Program (April 2021)
• “What Does a Big Telehealth Consolidation Teach Us about Telehealth Transactions and Law?” UT Law CLE’s 32nd Annual Health Law Conference (April 2021)
• “What Health Care Providers and Facilities Should Know About the PREP Act’s ‘Covered Countermeasures’,” Jackson Walker Fast Takes podcast (February 2021)
  
• “Coverage for Telemedicine,” Jackson Walker Labor & Employment Law Symposium (October 2020)
• “Preparing Employers and Employees for 2021 Benefit Plans Decisions,” Jackson Walker & Lockton Dunning Benefits webinar (September 2020)
• Guest, Fast Facts at The Slate podcast (July 2020)
• “The 4 Rules Texas Medical Professionals Must Follow When Treating Patients,” Jackson Walker Fast Takes podcast (May 2020)
  
• “Update on Telemedicine and Telehealth Policies During COVID-19,” Jackson Walker Fast Takes Podcast (April 20, 2020)
  
• “Telemedicine & COVID-19 – What You Need to Know,” Jackson Walker webinar (March 2020)
• “Coronavirus, Your Business, and What You Need to Know,” Jackson Walker webinar (March 2020)
• Panel Moderator, Healthcare Cybersecurity Roundtable hosted by Jackson Walker and KPMG (January 2016)

In the News

• “SCOTX a la Mode: Rejects Emergency Challenge to Local COVID-19 Restrictions – Coronavirus Client Service: FAQ Edition,” The Texas Lawbook (May 5, 2020)
• “Rural Providers Get a Boost From Federal Broadband Stimulus,” D Magazine (April 22, 2020)

• American Health Lawyer Association
• Dallas Bar Association – Health Law Section
• Museum Council of the Perot Museum of Nature and Science
• Dallas Volunteer Lawyers Program
• Leadership Arts Institute of the North Texas Business for Culture and the Arts 2009-2010 class
• KPMG Executive Leadership Institute for Women 2014-2015 class
• University of Texas CLE Health Law Planning Committee