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Lisa Taylor

Director

Healthcare Compliance

JD, CCEP, CHPC

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Career Highlights

 

  • Certified in Healthcare Privacy Compliance (CHPC)
  • Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP)

Lisa Taylor, JD, CCEP, CHPC, is a Director with SunHawk Consulting and has over 25 years of experience specializing in the strategic development and implementation of robust compliance programs, risk management, and legal strategies within the healthcare and manufacturing sectors. Lisa brings deep expertise in regulatory strategy, including HIPAA and government program requirements, with a strong command of the seven elements of an effective compliance program.

Lisa served as the Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer for UC Health, which includes University of Cincinnati, the academic medical center in Cincinnati, Ohio, West Chester Hospital, Daniel Drake Center for Post-Acute Care and the University of Cincinnati Physicians Company.  She was responsible for and worked alongside a team of 13 employees, ensuring an overall effective and efficient compliance and ethics program that included compliance and business ethics, privacy compliance, and billing compliance.

Lisa also served as an Assistant Manager in corporate compliance for Toyota Motor Engineering and Manufacturing North America (TEMA), where she implemented a compliance and ethics program and which has given her a background in LEAN principles, and as the Corporate Compliance Officer for Children’s Medical Center Dallas (CMCD), where she was responsible for the overall compliance and ethics program. Lisa began her compliance career with Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center assisting with the overall development of the compliance and HIPAA privacy program.

Lisa has managed and directed experienced teams in the preparation for and participation in numerous regulatory audits performed by governmental agencies including the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the Office of Inspector General and the Office for Civil Rights. She has negotiated settlement agreements and has provided reports in response to governmental requests.

She has developed and managed full Corporate, Medicare and Medicaid compliance programs, performed Compliance Effectiveness Measurement Assessments and implemented Corporate Compliance Programs. She has undertaken many internal investigations into potential fraud, waste and abuse and has worked with external counsel on several of these investigations.

Lisa collaborates with highly regulated sectors within organizations to ensure comprehensive compliance. Her work encompasses engaging with departments like Revenue Cycle, Health Information Management, Information Systems, and Medical Staff to uphold standards in billing, finance, privileging, and credentialing.

In addition to executive leadership, Lisa serves as an adjunct professor at Xavier University and is a national speaker for the Health Care Compliance Association, presenting on privacy and breach notification. She is recognized for building high-performing teams, driving continuous improvement, and translating regulatory requirements into actionable business practices.

Testimonials

"SunHawk demonstrated a commendable commitment to precision and compliance throughout our engagement. Their expertise in navigating complex healthcare regulations was evident, providing us with a thorough and insightful audit. We required assistance with a complex billing audit that required statistical analysis. As a smaller healthcare system, SunHawk provided us a level of audit expertise that we are not able to staff in-house. The team’s responsiveness and industry knowledge make them a valuable partner for healthcare organizations seeking rigorous and reliable auditing services."

Sara Coverstone

Chief Compliance & Privacy Officer
Northern Arizona Healthcare

"SunHawk was an outstanding partner in the provision of interim leadership in compliance and internal audit for our organization.  They provided seamless coverage and advancement of our compliance and internal audit functions.  As CEO, I had no concerns or worries during our engagement.  They were true partners for us!"

Alfred E. Pilong

President and CEO
Garnet Health

"James and the SunHawk team have been an invaluable resource for our Compliance Office - they are a reliable, well experienced, trusted and knowledgeable team of professionals who at a moment’s notice will take your calls or respond to your emails.

Their advice helped us navigate the ever evolving, highly regulated healthcare industry!  Whether it’s discussing report methodology or determining appropriate repayment, SunHawk provides the reassurance and confidence that you are doing the right thing!

We are honored to have partnered with SunHawk and will continue to do so in the future!"

Natasha Cogdill

Vice President/Chief Ethics, Compliance and Privacy Officer
Community Health System

"SunHawk’s professionals are leaders in the compliance and risk industries. Over the years I have worked with a number of their professionals on a series of projects/issues and learned SunHawk’s professionals are problem/solution-oriented and great coalition builders. 

SunHawk Professionals get the job done and are a pleasure to work with. Commitment, Experience, Professionalism, and Integrity; that's what SunHawk Professionals brings to the table."

Gerry Roy

Vice President/Chief Ethics, Compliance and Privacy Officer
Phoenix Children's Hospital

"Jim Rough is among the most conscientious professionals I have encountered. When he says he is going to do something -- he does it. Jim has a broad range of experience gained over decades in leading organizations.

Now as the founder of his own firm, Jim will be enabled to provide the same high-quality service to his clients in a setting that allows greater customization to his clients' financial circumstances."

Frank M. Placenti

Chair, US Corporate Governance & Securities Regulation
Practice, Squire Patton Boggs

"SunHawk Consulting's HIPAA Check Program provided us with an invaluable third-party review of our HIPAA policies and practices. The tracking tool SunHawk includes with the Program has become an integral part of our continued monitoring for HIPAA compliance.

Jan Elezian's extensive hands-on compliance experience was evident during site visits and staff interviews as she translated difficult subject matter into practical use scenarios and provided quality feedback. Thank you SunHawk team!"

Nancy Lipman

Vice President, Compliance
Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc.

"SunHawk provides an array of dynamic professionals, each with significant subject matter expertise and a problem-solver approach. Beyond their knowledge and conscientious work ethic, however, is a team of caring individuals who strive to furnish individualized, tailored assistance with a personal touch. 

Jim Rough's dedication to the success of SunHawk clients is evidenced by his strategic and prospective thinking complemented by his ability to truly anticipate the needs of a company in the midst of the complicated compliance climate. I highly recommend SunHawk for companies of any size seeking actionable solutions and measurable results."

Michelle Missal

Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer
Paragon 28, Inc.

“Sunhawk Consulting has proven to be a trusted partner with the ability to deliver results. We have consistently been impressed with their expertise, professionalism, and commitment to customer service.  Sunhawk Consulting has supported our enterprise-wide risk assessment, risk management activities, and the configuration of our Governance, Risk and Compliance software tool.

Sunhawk Consulting’s leadership and consultative services have helped us to successfully navigate through the complexities of SOC, HIPAA, NIST and FedRAMP audits this year.  The knowledgeable team of Sunhawk professionals has been and continues to be an invaluable resource for us, ensuring we are positioned for success in all our audits and assessment activities.”

Zachary Fain

Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
Signature Performance

“The team at SunHawk Consulting helped our private equity backed company establish consistent auditing processes for our patient charts and shared easily digestible data that we could take back to our clinical teams to help drive improvements and consistency around their clinical documentation. We highly recommend utilizing SunHawk Consulting to help your company ensure compliance is top of mind for your clinical teams.

Lauren Gerdin, DDS

Chief Dental Officer
Cherry Tree Dental

“SunHawk’s healthcare compliance, privacy, and security consulting team embodies the principles of integrity, responsibility, quality, and collaboration in both interaction and product. Their in-house buffet of expertise allows for uninterrupted service, no matter the subject. I am pleased to recommend SunHawk Consulting to any organization seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable consultant.

Rosali Delgado-Steffen

Compliance Manager/ Privacy Officer 
Northern Valley Indian Health

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