Christopher M. Aguiar

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About Christopher M. Aguiar

As VP and Senior Legal Counsel, I work in close partnership with business leaders to advise on the full scope of contracts, agreements, and compliance, balance legal issues with business objectives, uncover risks while building targeted mitigation strategies, and develop focused litigation activities. Tenured in the healthcare landscape, I offer experience across Employee Benefits, Self-Funded Health Benefits, Stop Loss Insurance, Fully-Insured Health Insurance, Commercial Insurance, Property & Casualty Insurance, Subrogation, and other general Cost Containmaint and Payment Integrity strategies. My strength lies in my ability to navigate through crises and stressful situations. I am quick to think on my feet and manage the situation's complexities. I work seamlessly across teams, leaders, clients, and vendors while addressing legal challenges and changes. I steer negotiations and agreements while breaking down communication barriers and ensuring I understand the needs and concerns of all parties involved to build a strategic legal plan of action. Healthcare Laws Medicare Secondary Payer Act (“MSPA”) Employee Retirement Income Securities Act (“ERISA”) Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (“HIPAA”) Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (“COBRA”) Affordable Care Act (“ACA”) Consolidated Appropriations Act (“CAA”) KEY ACHIEVEMENTS Spearheaded formation of Stop Loss Recovery Services Division to open revenue streams and promote expansion into new market. Directed all litigation activity across all 50-states and federal jurisdictions. Led as partner to senior executives and clients, advising across complex case management, legal standards, litigation strategies, and service agreements. Oversaw tens of thousands of cases for insurers located in every U.S. jurisdiction. Advanced legal practices and processes, analyzing and drafting contracts, steering negotiation, and anticipating potential issues. Recognized in multiple industry publications, including “The Self Insurer,” “Benefits Pro,” & “Money, Inc.” Electedas a Board Member for industry associations.