Virginia B. Evans
About Virginia B. Evans
Virginia B. Evans is a Senior Legal Editor specializing in Health Care at Thomson Reuters, where she has worked since 2019. She has held various leadership roles in legal and compliance, including positions at KPMG, Ober|Kaler, and Centra Health Inc.
Current Role at Thomson Reuters
Virginia B. Evans serves as a Senior Legal Editor in the Health Care division of Practical Law at Thomson Reuters. She has been in this position since 2019, contributing her expertise in health care law from Charlottesville, Virginia. In her role, she focuses on providing legal insights and resources that assist legal professionals in navigating complex health care regulations and compliance issues.
Professional Experience
Virginia B. Evans has held several significant positions throughout her career. She worked as a Director at KPMG Advisory from 2005 to 2007, where she managed investigations related to Stark and Anti-Kickback allegations. She then served as a Partner at Ober|Kaler from 2010 to 2012, focusing on health care law in Baltimore and Washington, DC. From 2012 to 2015, she was Vice President and General Counsel at Centra Health Inc., where she developed compliance programs and assisted in the acquisition of a hospital and health insurance plan.
Education and Certifications
Virginia B. Evans holds a Juris Doctor (JD) from Tulane University Law School, where she studied from 1975 to 1978. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Art History from Lafayette College from 1971 to 1975. Additionally, she obtained a Master of Laws (LLM) in Taxation from New York University School of Law in 1987. She is certified in Healthcare Research Compliance and has provided expert testimony in compliance matters.
Compliance and Legal Expertise
Virginia B. Evans has extensive experience in compliance and legal matters within the health care sector. She provided compliance risk assessments for a multi-national pharmaceutical company and helped Centra Health create a compliance program that included policies and electronic contract management systems. Her role as Deputy Chief and Chief of the Civil Division in Maryland involved leading the Health Care Fraud Group, further highlighting her expertise in health care compliance.
Leadership and Contributions
Throughout her career, Virginia B. Evans has demonstrated leadership in various legal roles. At Centra Health, she served as Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer for a brief period in 2015. Her leadership in managing compliance investigations and her contributions to health care law have established her as a respected figure in the field.