- Assisted in the investigation and HIPAA individual and substitute notice process for the largest health care data breach in history.
- Guided clients through all aspects of health care transactions across the industry, including deal structure, due diligence, negotiation of purchase agreements, and preparation and submission of state and federal regulatory filings. Her experience also includes health care licensing and change of ownership issues.
- Guided clients through IT-related transactions, including analysis of arrangements in alignment with client business goals and risk profile, as well as negotiation of data use agreements, license agreements, SaaS agreements, service level agreements, information security agreements, end user license agreements, and terms and conditions.
- Advised health care entities on a multitude of federal and state regulatory and compliance issues, including Medicare and Medicaid conditions of participation, Medicare and Medicaid billing and reimbursement, corporate practice of medicine, licensure, and ACA Section 1557.
- Provided strategic guidance to health care providers on the integration and application of artificial intelligence technologies, and to developers of artificial intelligence technologies.
- Drafted and negotiated physician services agreements, ensuring compliance with federal and state fraud and abuse laws.
- Phone: +1 202 239 3476
- Email: jennifer.pike@alston.com
Jennifer Pike has cultivated a dynamic legal practice at the intersection of health care regulation, privacy and cybersecurity, and technology contracting. She is a trusted legal advisor and is dedicated to supporting providers, health plans, technology vendors, and investors as they navigate the complex landscape of health care data protection and regulatory compliance.
Jen advises clients on health care data sharing initiatives, and the integration of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence. She leads HIPAA security risk assessments, develops privacy policies, and counsels organizations on data monetization and technology adoption. Jennifer’s approach is proactive and collaborative, helping health care clients stay ahead of regulatory changes and leverage innovation for strategic growth.
Jen is also highly experienced in health care data breach response, offering strategic guidance on HIPAA reporting obligations, risk assessment, notification strategies, and regulatory investigations.
Jen leverages advanced AI tools to enhance efficiency and deliver high-quality service, making her a valuable partner for health care organizations seeking practical, forward-thinking legal counsel in a rapidly evolving industry.
Before joining private practice, Jen was a policy analyst for the American Podiatric Medical Association. She graduated, cum laude, from the University of Maryland School of Law, and earned her bachelor of science, with honors, at the University of Maryland, College Park.
Bar Admissions
- District of Columbia
- Maryland
Education
- University of Maryland (J.D., 2011)
- University of Maryland (B.S., 2008)
Healthy Byte | A Checklist for Deploying Vendor-Provided AI Solutions into Your Health Care Organization’s Workflow
March 27, 2025
Sean Sullivan, Jen Pike, and Dorian Simmons discuss the steps you should take when deploying AI technologies in health care. They cover how to identify your organization’s goals with AI, how to evaluate vendors, key contract terms, and ongoing auditing processes.
Healthy Byte | What to Make of the RFI from Congress's Privacy Working Group and Why You Should Comment
March 26, 2025
Jen Pike, Jennifer Everett, and Evan Collier assess the focus of the Privacy Working Group based off the RFI. They discuss potential HIPAA exemptions, private rights of action, and increased responsibility to protect Americans’ personal information. They also discuss the RFI’s focus on how data security standards can improve, how the federal regulation could complement state artificial intelligence requirements, and the process for getting data privacy legislation passed. The deadline for RFI response is April 7, 2025.
- Health Care
- HIPAA/Health Information Privacy, Security & Breach Response
- Privacy, Cyber & Data Strategy
- Health Care Regulatory Counseling and Fraud & Abuse
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Corporate Health Care Transactions
- Private Equity
- Technology
- Hospitals & Hospital Systems
- Digital Health Care
- Electronic Health Records, Interoperability & Health IT
- Remote Patient Monitoring
- Technology-Enabled Behavioral Health
- Telehealth Program Development & Compliance Considerations