Paulette Thomas has more than 25 years of legal experience, with an emphasis on HIPAA privacy and security. She has an expansive comprehension of healthcare operations, having worked with hospital systems for her entire career, including serving as in house counsel with two systems, and practicing as a registered nurse prior to becoming an attorney. Paulette has in depth knowledge of the regulatory climate in which healthcare providers operate.

Paulette is a frequent speaker at national conferences on a host of topics, including Medicare conditions of participation, Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA) compliance, research, and HIPAA compliance.