Smith Moore Leatherwood Partner Allyson Labban Receives Certification in Health Care Privacy Compliance

Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP is pleased to announce Allyson Labban, partner in the Greensboro office, recently obtained her Certification in Health Care Privacy Compliance (CHPC^®) by the Compliance Certification Board.

This certification signifies knowledge of relevant regulations and proficiency in compliance processes sufficient to assist the health care industry in understanding and addressing legal obligations, as well as the promotion of organizational integrity through the operation of effective compliance programs. The certification is valid for two years and is affiliated with the Health Care Compliance Association.

Allyson Labban

Labban works with hospitals and other health care providers to identify, respond to and resolve compliance issues and keep their businesses running. A large part of her practice focuses on state and federal regulatory compliance and fraud and abuse issues and response to OCR and OIG investigations and inquiries.

As a member of a local hospital system’s ethics committee, Labban assists providers and staff in navigating complex patient care and communication issues within the framework of the law and ethical considerations.  She also provides education and training on research ethics and compliance to researchers in the university and private health care settings.

Labban is a graduate of Wofford College with degrees in history and Spanish, and received her law degree from Duke University.