Lesley Anne M. Durant, JD
About Lesley Anne M. Durant, JD
Lesley Anne M. Durant, JD, serves as the Chief Privacy Officer at Privia Health and has extensive experience in compliance and regulatory affairs within the healthcare sector. She has held various roles, including Senior Corporate Counsel at United Surgical Partners International and Vice President of Compliance and Privacy at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance Health System.
Work at Privia Health
Lesley Anne M. Durant serves as Chief Privacy Officer at Privia Health, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she focuses on ensuring compliance with privacy regulations and implementing effective privacy policies within the organization. Her responsibilities include overseeing the management of patient data and ensuring adherence to HIPAA regulations. Durant's expertise in privacy and compliance is integral to the organization's mission of providing quality healthcare services.
Current Role at United Surgical Partners International, Inc.
Since 2020, Lesley Anne M. Durant has worked as Senior Corporate Counsel - Regulatory at United Surgical Partners International, Inc. in Dallas, Texas. In this position, she develops and implements compliance programs and policies tailored for healthcare providers. Her role involves navigating complex regulatory environments and ensuring that the organization meets all legal requirements related to healthcare operations.
Education and Expertise
Lesley Anne M. Durant earned her Juris Doctor from Michigan State University College of Law, where she studied from 2004 to 2008. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in History from Central Michigan University, completed from 1995 to 2003. Additionally, she studied at Michigan State University in the School of Labor and Industrial Relations from 2003 to 2004. Durant possesses extensive knowledge of healthcare compliance, HIPAA privacy and security regulations, and organizational structures within provider networks.
Previous Experience in Healthcare Compliance
Before her current roles, Lesley Anne M. Durant worked at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance Health System as Vice President - Chief Compliance & Privacy Officer from 2016 to 2020. She also served as Associate Compliance Officer/HIPAA Privacy Officer at Promise Healthcare for nine months in 2016. Her experience includes developing compliance programs, training staff on HIPAA regulations, and managing privacy-related issues within healthcare organizations.
Knowledge of Healthcare Reimbursement Models
Lesley Anne M. Durant has experience with various healthcare reimbursement models, including pay for performance contracts and fee-for-service reimbursement. She is knowledgeable about accountable care organization principles and clinical integration models, which are essential for improving healthcare delivery and managing costs within integrated health systems.