Introduction
Meredith represents for-profit and nonprofit entities, as well as investment and management firms, across the healthcare sphere, with their regulatory and transactional needs. She also assists healthcare providers and business associates in HIPAA and HITECH Act compliance. Meredith is a Certified Information Privacy Professional/United States (CIPP/US), the preeminent credential in the field of privacy.
My focus
Prior to practicing law, I spent several years in sales and customer relations. Because of this, I take a multi-faceted approach to transactions. Providing clients with the best experience requires that we not only protect them from a legal standpoint, but also that we provide top-notch customer service while achieving their business objectives.
Healthcare Transactions
I support healthcare providers, private equity firms, and management service organization as they navigate the complexities of joint ventures, mergers, acquisitions, and contractual arrangements. I also advise clients on regulatory issues associated with transactions, such as licensure requirements, fraud and abuse risks, change in ownership implications, corporate practice considerations, and scope of practice determinations.
HIPAA/Health Information Privacy and Security
I advise healthcare entities and their business associates on meeting the compliance requirements of HIPAA, the HITECH Act, and any other state or federal confidentiality laws related to health information. I also assist in the development of policies and procedures, as well as breach analysis and notification investigations with the Office for Civil Rights.
Looking ahead
With the rise in hacking incidents and ransomware attacks in the healthcare space, it is imperative that healthcare entities implement sufficient safeguards to protect their internal infrastructure from potential harm. Incorporating comprehensive policies and procedures, properly training workforces, and employing adequate cybersecurity measures are essential to keeping operations online and protecting patient information in the event of an attack.
/Insights
- "Behavioral Health 101 – Discussion of Legal and Compliance Considerations Related to Behavioral Health Delivery and Operations, including AI," Compliatric Webinar, July 9, 2025
- "Final HIPAA Privacy Rule to support reproductive health care privacy is released", Privacy & Cybersecurity Law Report, July 29, 2024
- "OCR releases proposed modifications to HIPAA Privacy Rule to provide increased privacy protections for reproductive healthcare information," American Health Law Association, April 25, 2023
- "Data privacy in the post-Roe era," Journal of Compensation and Benefits, December 19, 2022
In the news
- The Deal
Welsh Carson funds Constitution Surgery Alliance
June 18, 2025This article mentions NP for representing Constitution Surgery Alliance in its strategic investment from Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe LP. The NP team is led by Managing Partner and CEO Steve Zubiago, and Healthcare partners Michael Schnipper of Long Island and Jéna Grady of New York City. The team also included Boston partner and Labor & Employment practice group leader Jeff Gilbreth, Corporate partners Isaac Figueras of Rochester, Shahzad Malik of Los Angeles and Damian Myers of Washington, DC, and Chicago Global Finance partner Joshua Scarborough; Healthcare counsel Scott Simpson of Rochester and Ashley Mistretta of Long Island; and Healthcare associates Meredith LaMaster and Grace Connelly of Chicago, Meghan Hopkins of Providence and Marissa Espinoza Icochea of Long Island; and Washington, DC Corporate associates Brian Kenney and Annie Zhang.
Admitted to practice
Illinois
Education
DePaul University College of Law, J.D., Health Law Certificate, DePaul Law Review Assistant Executive Editor
Miami University, B.S.
Recognition
- CALI Excellence for the Future Award Recipient
- Michael and Mary Jaharis Health Law Institute Fellow
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