Mike Meeks, JD, Rn
About Mike Meeks, JD, Rn
Mike Meeks, JD, RN, serves as Division Senior Corporate Counsel at CommonSpirit Health, where he has worked since 2019. With over nineteen years of healthcare experience and a background in both nursing and law, he specializes in legal compliance and provider operations.
Work at CommonSpirit Health
Mike Meeks currently serves as Division Senior Corporate Counsel at CommonSpirit Health, previously known as Catholic Health Initiatives. He has held this position since 2019, contributing to the organization for five years in Englewood, Colorado. In his role, he provides legal support to a network that encompasses four hospitals and a state-wide network of physician clinics in Arkansas. His responsibilities include guiding the development of joint ventures and acquisitions of physician practices.
Previous Experience at Catholic Health Initiatives
Prior to his current role, Mike Meeks worked at Catholic Health Initiatives in various legal capacities. He served as Senior Corporate Counsel for Legal Compliance and Provider Operations for two months in 2019. From 2011 to 2019, he held the position of Corporate Counsel III focusing on Provider Operations and Legal Compliance. He also worked as Director of CHI Compliance Reporting from 2010 to 2011 and as Corporate Responsibility Officer and Administrative Director of Risk Management from 2007 to 2010 at CHI St. Vincent Health System.
Education and Expertise
Mike Meeks holds a Juris Doctor (JD) from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, where he studied law from 2003 to 2007. He also participated in a summer abroad program at the University of the Pacific in Salzburg, Austria, taking courses toward his JD in 2006. Additionally, he earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from The University of Texas at Arlington, studying from 1994 to 1996. His educational background complements his extensive experience in healthcare, legal compliance, and nursing.
Healthcare Experience
With over nineteen years of healthcare experience, Mike Meeks has worked in various roles that include administration, hospital operations, and compliance. His career began in nursing, where he served as a Nursing Shift Supervisor at CHI St. Vincent Health System from 2003 to 2007. His unique combination of legal, compliance, and nursing experience enhances his ability to provide sound legal healthcare advice and evaluate compliance issues effectively.
Legal and Compliance Responsibilities
In his current role and previous positions, Mike Meeks has been responsible for coordinating litigation with outside counsel and evaluating compliance issues to ensure regulatory adherence. His expertise in legal compliance and healthcare operations allows him to guide appropriate actions within the organization, ensuring that all practices align with regulatory standards.