Spectrum Health Medical Group Names General Counsel

Spectrum Health Medical Group has named Thomas J. McGraw, as its new general counsel.

“This is a vital position in our organization and we are extremely pleased to have someone of Tom’s caliber and reputation accept this role,” said James M. Tucci, MD, MMM, president, Spectrum Health Medical Group. “His extensive experience in all areas of health care law makes him uniquely qualified for this position.”

McGraw’s responsibilities include Spectrum Health Medical Group transactions, policy development, compliance, contract negotiations and governance. McGraw, who assumes his new role on April 18, comes to Grand Rapids from Dykema Gossett Health Care Practice Group in Detroit.

McGraw has over 25 years of legal experience, earning his bachelor’s degree from Michigan State University and his Doctor of Jurisprudence from Wayne State University School of Law. McGraw served on the legal Subcommittee of Governor Jennifer Granholm’s Detroit Heath Care Stabilization Workgroup. He is a member of the American Bar Association, the American Health Lawyers Association and the State Bar of Michigan. He is currently chairperson of the Substantive Law Committee and a member of the governing council of the State Bar of Michigan, Health Care Law Section.

McGraw has received several honors, including being named among the top lawyers in the state and nation.

The Spectrum Health Medical Group employs more than 90 physicians and mid-level providers, such as nurse practitioners and physician assistants.

Spectrum Health is a not-for-profit health system in West Michigan that offers a full continuum of care through the Spectrum Health Hospital Group, a collection of seven hospitals and more than 140 service sites; the Spectrum Health Medical Group, mmpc® and West Michigan Heart-physician groups totaling more than 400 providers; and Priority Health, a health plan with nearly 550,000 members. Spectrum Health’s 16,000 employees, 1,500 medical staff members and 2,000 volunteers are committed to delivering the highest quality care. The organization provided $111.1 million in community benefit during its 2008 fiscal year. As a system, Spectrum Health has earned more than 100 awards since it was formed in 1997.