Todd Kruger, MBA, JD

Experience

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  WVU Medicine Camden Clark Medical Center

  Mar 1998 - Mar 2022

  Vice President and General Counsel | Chief Legal and Compliance Officer

  Stepping into the legal landscape of one of the state's largest health systems, including a hospital and large multi-specialty physician practice and ambulatory surgery center, I embraced the challenge of being the inaugural General Counsel, creating the legal framework from the ground up. My journey evolved with the growing complexity of healthcare law, positioning me as a pivotal figure in the hospital’s expansion and strategic initiatives.Navigating the complexities of healthcare legislation and hospital administration, I tackled key challenges from compliance frameworks to complex mergers and affiliations. My strategy centered on proactive legal stewardship, ensuring the hospital's seamless adaptation to the ever-changing healthcare environment while safeguarding its interests in high-stakes transactions.During my tenure, there are many milestones I’m proud of, including:- Conceptualized and developed the hospital's first legal department, establishing a solid foundation for legal and compliance excellence.- Significantly reducing the hospital’s legal expenses, demonstrating my ability to deliver cost-effective legal solutions while enhancing operational efficiency.- Managed and resolved hundreds legal claims and investigations, effectively mitigated risks, and protected the hospital's reputation.One standout project was orchestrating the hospital's acquisition of its chief hospital competitor and integration into a larger health system, a transformative move that required meticulous legal guidance and strategic foresight. This endeavor not only expanded our service reach but also reinforced our commitment to patient care excellence.My role demanded more than legal acumen; it required a visionary approach to foresee the hospital's future challenges and opportunities. It was a platform for growth, allowing me to hone my expertise in healthcare law and contribute significantly to the hospital's success story and their focus on patient care quality. Show less

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  Kruger Health Care Law

  Sept 2023 - now

  Founder & Principal Attorney | Concierge Healthcare General Counsel

  After decades of impactful service in a large health system, I founded Kruger Health Care Law to directly address the nuanced legal needs of small to mid-sized healthcare providers. This venture represents a culmination of my extensive experience, channeled into a practice that prioritizes personalized, expert legal guidance in the healthcare sector.By leveraging an in-depth knowledge of healthcare law, I’ve built a firm specializing in the specific legal challenges faced by healthcare providers, exclusively serving solo practitioners, small physician groups, and mid-size healthcare organizationsServices Offered:- General Counsel Engagements- General Healthcare Consultations- Provider Employment Matters- Compensation Matters- Healthcare Transactions- Risk Management- Regulatory & Compliance- Practice SalesWe focus on your legal needs so you can focus on your patient and practice needs. Visit us at www.krugerhealthcarelaw.com to set up your initial consultation. Show less