Healthcare Attorney

Company Description Mednevo is transforming primary healthcare by combining advanced AI technology with a patient-first, human-centric approach. The company focuses on making care more accessible, engaging, and personalized through interactive consultations, education, and tailored health insights. Their offerings include 24/7 access via mobile, web, and in-person solutions, along with wellness programs that support mental health, fitness, and nutrition. Mednevo’s subscription model provides affordable access to AI-driven services alongside physician consultations, creating a holistic care experience. The organization is driven by a vision to empower patients with tools and insights that improve quality of life, one consultation at a time.
Role Description The Healthcare Attorney at Mednevo will provide legal counsel on matters related to healthcare regulation, digital health, AI-enabled services, and patient privacy. This part-time hybrid role is based in the Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area, with some work-from-home flexibility. Day-to-day responsibilities include reviewing and drafting contracts and subscription agreements, advising on compliance with federal and state healthcare laws, and supporting regulatory filings and risk assessments. The attorney will collaborate with product, operations, and clinical teams to ensure alignment with HIPAA, telehealth regulations, and AI governance standards, and will help develop internal policies and training related to legal and ethical use of health data. The role also involves monitoring regulatory changes, addressing legal questions from leadership, and supporting incident response and vendor due diligence.
Qualifications
Licensed attorney (JD) with active bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction; experience in healthcare law, health tech, or digital health strongly preferred.
Knowledge of healthcare regulatory frameworks, including HIPAA, HITECH, Stark Law, Anti-Kickback Statute, telehealth regulations, and relevant state privacy and licensing laws.
Experience drafting and negotiating contracts and policies, such as service agreements, business associate agreements (BAAs), subscription terms, consent forms, and data use agreements.
Familiarity with AI in healthcare, health data governance, and risk management related to digital health platforms, mobile apps, and remote monitoring tools.
Strong analytical, research, and written communication skills, with the ability to translate legal requirements into practical guidance for non-legal stakeholders.
Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional, fast-paced environment, balancing business needs with legal and ethical obligations.
Prior in-house experience at a healthcare provider, health tech startup, or payer organization is beneficial; experience with regulatory investigations or audits is a plus.
Commitment to patient-centered care, confidentiality, and equity in healthcare access; high professional integrity and sound judgment.

Work arrangement
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