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Akron
Children’ s Hospital
recognizes the tension between caution and progress. Growth requires decisions made with uncertainty.“ Lawyers are very risk-averse, and that can feel uncomfortable, but business teams have to take on some risk to get things done.” So, legal professionals in hospitals must strike a workable balance.“ It really is getting comfortable with some level of risk to be able to let the reins go a little bit so the organization can grow and develop.”
Grounded in purpose
As Akron continues to expand its reach and services, regulatory uncertainty doesn’ t let up. Forewarned is forearmed:“ Being informed and figuring out how these changes impact our organization is very important, because then we can help in the planning process if we know what is coming.”
The work continues through transactions, partnerships, and new initiatives tied to patient access and care delivery. That focus has gained recognition beyond the organization: Akron’ s legal team was recently
nominated among the top corporate legal departments globally, placing it among a small group of children’ s hospitals recognized for legal, compliance, and risk integration.
For Kim, the role is about the people around her and the mission that brings them in every day.“ I have an excellent team of attorneys and compliance / risk professionals who are here because of the mission to do great things for pediatric care.” As Akron continues to grow, that mission drives how Kim leads legal and how the hospital moves forward. ■
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