Appalachian Healthcare Legal Consulting is a specialized legal practice dedicated to serving community health centers and health center look-alikes throughout the Appalachian region. Founded by Jenna Walker Misiti, an accomplished healthcare and compliance attorney with deep roots in West Virginia, the firm stands out for its exclusive focus on the unique regulatory and operational challenges faced by federally qualified health centers. Its mission-driven approach is informed by firsthand experience with the vital role these organizations play in providing care to underserved populations.
The firm offers a deeply personalized and proactive approach, leveraging nearly a decade of specialized experience in health center operations, compliance, and legal affairs. Jenna Walker Misiti previously served as in-house counsel and compliance officer for one of the largest community health centers in the region, providing her with practical insight into the daily legal and administrative demands of these institutions. Appalachian Healthcare Legal Consulting is designed to help health centers navigate complex federal and state requirements—enabling them to maintain compliance, mitigate risk, and focus on delivering quality patient care.
Services Offered
- Operational Site Visit (OSV) Preparation
- FTCA Deeming Applications & Audit Preparation
- Claims Management
- Professional Board Complaint Representation
- General Compliance & HIPAA
- 42 CFR Part 2 Compliance
- 340B Pharmacy Program Compliance
- Risk Management
- Quality Assurance & Improvement
- Contract Drafting and Review
The firm primarily serves community health centers and health center look-alikes across Appalachia, with particular emphasis on organizations facing federal compliance reviews, audits, or operational transitions. Jenna Walker Misiti is nationally certified healthcare compliance professional, published in “Compliance Today,” and serves as an adjunct professor at Marshall University, teaching the legal aspects of healthcare administration.
