Heather Lovelace
About Heather Lovelace
Heather Lovelace serves as the Corporate Responsibility Officer at CommonSpirit Health, bringing over a decade of experience in compliance roles within the healthcare sector. She has a strong background in HIPAA compliance and physician relations, having previously worked at St. Mary's Medical Center in various compliance positions for nine years.
Work at CommonSpirit Health
Heather Lovelace has been serving as the Corporate Responsibility Officer at CommonSpirit Health since 2013. In this role, she focuses on ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and fostering strong relationships within the healthcare community. Her position emphasizes the importance of corporate responsibility in promoting ethical practices and accountability within the organization.
Previous Experience at St. Mary's Medical Center
Heather Lovelace held multiple compliance roles at St. Mary's Medical Center in Huntington, WV, from 2002 to 2013. She began as a Compliance Assistant from 2002 to 2004, then progressed to Compliance Coordinator from 2004 to 2007, and finally served as Compliance Officer from 2007 to 2013. Over these nine years, she developed extensive experience in compliance, which contributed to her professional growth in the healthcare sector.
Education and Expertise
Heather Lovelace earned her MBA in International Business from Long Island University, where she studied from 2000 to 2001. Prior to that, she obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration, Bible, and History from Kentucky Christian University, studying from 1996 to 2000. Her educational background provides a solid foundation for her expertise in compliance, particularly in relation to HIPAA regulations.
Compliance and Physician Relations
Heather Lovelace possesses extensive knowledge in HIPAA compliance, which is essential for her work in the healthcare industry. Her role as Corporate Responsibility Officer includes a strong focus on physician relations, highlighting her commitment to fostering collaboration and communication between healthcare providers and the organization.