JENNIFER CROSS, Attorney

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

  • 20 years of practice in a wide variety of health care, civil, criminal, and personal injury litigation

  • Significant experience as prior Director of Risk Management, Patient Safety, Ethics and Compliance at Research Medical Center, HCA

  • Helped create, implement and manage emergency protocols on behalf of hospital in response to Covid-19 pandemic

  • Experience practicing at boutique health care litigation firm handling medical malpractice defense and probate matters

  • J.D. Washburn University, 2003

  • B.A. Graceland University, 2001, cum laude

AREAS OF PRACTICE

  • Advocating for appointment of guardians and conservators for patients in need

  • Creation of policies and compliance programs

  • Risk management evaluation and support for hospitals and health care systems

  • Admitted in Missouri (2004), Kansas (2004)

Representative matters

  • Manage wide variety of claims and litigation both internally and as outside legal counsel

  • Support compliance with hospital statutory and regulatory requirements

  • Facilitate and participate in risk assessments and facility-wide patient safety programs

  • Work closely with medical staff office to facilitate staff peer review and compliance

  • Advocate for guardians and conservators on behalf of hospital patients

GET IN TOUCH

Jennifer was born and raised in Kansas City. She is a trained musician and a proud swim and cheer mom. When she is not on the sidelines or audience supporting her two kids, Jennifer and her husband love travel (especially the beach), good food, and live music.

Phone Number: 816-512-9383

Email: jennifer@beckmanllc.com