LHP Hospital Group

Joe Johnson is a problem solver. Working for nearly fifteen years on behalf of healthcare providers as an in-house lawyer and compliance officer, Joe developed unique insight into workplace safety, patient safety, claims management, litigation, and litigation prevention. Leading Risk Management and Compliance departments simultaneously gave Joe a d... istinct perspective on how business is conducted, problems are managed, company reputation is enhanced, and value is created. Joes passion for his work was fueled by his previous role representing injured individuals. Joe is uniquely qualified to handle investigations, company culture development, case valuation, litigation prevention, litigation management, staff and Board education, insurance management, compliance training and compliance investigations. Joes unique background and common-sense approach makes him valuable to any organization. He has a keen sense of how to solve problems in a direct and respectful manner that results in building reputation and increased company value. James D. (Denny) Shelton, CEO and Board Chairman of Triad Hospitals, Inc. and Founder, Chairman of the Board of LHP Hospital Group In 2004, Joe joined Triad Hospitals as the Vice President of Legal Affairs where he oversaw prelitigation and litigation matters for the Fortune 400 company including 54 hospitals in 19 states. Because of changes in litigation philosophy and processes initiated by Joe the number of litigated cases were reduced by 75% in less than three years and processes were put in place that significantly reduced injuries in the hospitals. Joe was a founding member, Vice-President of Legal Affairs and Chief Compliance Officer for LHP Hospital Group, a start-up company that owned six hospitals in four states between 2007 and 2017. He oversaw Risk Management and Compliance equipped with his vast experience as a problem solver human resources, compliance, litigation, medical staff management, insurance, patient and workplace safety. Before becoming an in-house lawyer for ...Read More