BarkerGilmore is a premier executive search firm specializing in legal and compliance leadership for health systems. We work with hospitals, academic medical centers, integrated delivery networks (IDNs), and other complex healthcare organizations to recruit proven executives who can guide strategy, manage risk, and ensure regulatory compliance in a highly dynamic and scrutinized environment.
As trusted health systems executive recruiters, we understand the unique demands of this industry, from navigating value-based care and Stark Law compliance to managing multi-state operations, patient privacy regulations, and large-scale M&A. Whether your organization is expanding its network, transitioning to new care delivery models, or preparing for growth, BarkerGilmore helps you secure legal leaders who combine deep healthcare expertise with strong business acumen.
Why Health Systems Partner with BarkerGilmore
Life Sciences and Healthcare Expertise — Our consultants bring years of experience working with health systems, enabling a tailored approach to each search.
Curated Talent Network — We maintain direct relationships with high-performing legal and compliance professionals across the healthcare delivery ecosystem.
Proven Success Across Organizational Sizes — We’ve placed GCs, CCOs, and legal leaders in community hospitals, regional health networks, and national systems.
Strategic & Discreet Execution — Our confidential and consultative search process ensures seamless alignment with your mission, values, and long-term vision.
BarkerGilmore partners with a wide range of healthcare organizations, including nonprofit, academic, and for-profit systems. Our clients rely on us to identify legal and compliance leaders who:
- Manage healthcare regulations, including HIPAA, Stark Law, Anti-Kickback Statute, and CMS requirements
- Guide corporate governance, risk management, and complex contracting across multi-entity networks
- Lead M&A and joint ventures, partnerships with physician groups, and payer negotiations
- Build enterprise-wide compliance programs that evolve with changing healthcare delivery models and federal oversight
Beyond recruitment, BarkerGilmore offers coaching and strategic advisory services tailored to health system legal and compliance executives, ensuring they thrive in high-pressure, rapidly changing environments. Our services include:
- Supporting GCs and compliance leaders in navigating multi-stakeholder environments and complex board dynamics
- Strengthening leadership presence for executive teams, governing boards, and external partnerships
- Providing ongoing counsel to anticipate regulatory shifts, manage litigation risk, and oversee large-scale operational changes
For General Counsel: Legal Leadership for Complex Health Systems
The General Counsel within a health system must balance operational, clinical, and financial priorities while ensuring compliance with a broad and evolving regulatory landscape. From overseeing provider agreements and patient data security to managing litigation risk and advising on strategic alliances, GCs in health systems must be highly collaborative and forward-thinking.
BarkerGilmore’s proven methodology as health systems executive recruiters ensures we identify and place General Counsel with the experience, judgment, and leadership skills to guide your organization effectively.
Partner with Health Systems Executive Recruiters You Can Trust
At BarkerGilmore, we understand that every health system is unique, but all require exceptional legal and compliance leadership to thrive in today’s complex healthcare environment. Whether your organization is consolidating operations, implementing new care models, or expanding market reach, our team delivers the talent and insights you need for long-term success.
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