Judith L. Kares, JD
In that capacity, Judith has been involved in the following:
- Development of comprehensive compliance programs
- Initial and follow-up risk assessments
- Development and implementation of compliance training programs
- Compliance audits and internal investigations
- Research/advice regarding specific risk areas
- Development of corrective action programs
Prior to beginning her current legal/consulting practice, Judith spent a number of years in private law practice, representing hospitals and other health care clients, and then as in-house legal counsel. In that capacity, she served first as Assistant General Counsel and Director of the Legal Department for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Arizona (BCBSAZ) and then as Deputy General Counsel, Regulatory and Contract Compliance, with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of the National Capital Area (BCBSNCA) in Washington, D.C.
In both in-house positions, Judith had primary responsibility for contracting and regulatory compliance. The latter included oversight of federal and state health care programs. BCBSAZ was a fiscal intermediary, a Medicare risk and AHCCCS (Arizona's managed care alternative to traditional Medicaid) contractor, as well as a participating contractor under the national Blue Cross/Blue Shield Federal Employee Program.
Judith is also an adjunct faculty member at the University of Phoenix, where she teaches courses in business and health care law and ethics. She is an advocate for the use of alternatives to traditional dispute resolution, having participated in the volunteer mediation program in the Justice Courts of Maricopa County, Arizona. Judith is a frequent speaker at healthcare-related seminars. In addition to her membership in the State Bar of Arizona and the Tennessee Bar Association, Judith is a member of the American Health Lawyers Association, the Health Care Compliance Association, and the Arizona Association of Health Care Lawyers.
Judith earned her Juris Doctor degree (with high distinction) from The University of Iowa, College of Law and her B.A. (with highest distinction) from Purdue University.
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