Perspectives on Medical Reimbursement By JR Associates Recently, our VP of Global Health Policy, Jo Ellen Slurzberg moderated a compelling roundtable discussion at MDG Boston, a leading member-based community for medical device and technology professionals. This session focused on one of the industry’s most formidable issues: U.S. Healthcare Economics – Innovating Our Way Out of a…
Perspectives on Medical Reimbursement By JR Associates Over the years, our consultants have developed strong, productive working relationships with many influential medical and biotech industry associations, including the Medical Device Manufacturers Association (MDMA). One of the highlights of MDMA’s annual events calendar is its Coverage, Reimbursement and Health Policy Conference, where our leaders have participated as featured…
Perspectives on Medical Reimbursement By JR Associates “Will my device be reimbursed?” This is one of the most important questions life sciences entrepreneurs must consider when developing new medical technology. But in today’s dynamic and complex healthcare environment, clear answers can be elusive. Harvard Innovation Lab recently invited our VP of Global Health Policy, Jo Ellen Slurzberg, to help clarify…
Perspectives on Medical Reimbursement By JR Associates Coverage. Coding. Payment. These three factors deeply influence reimbursement for every new medical technology product. But there are no “cookie cutter” solutions. Because the reimbursement landscape is so complex and time consuming, it’s smart to start preparing for reimbursement as early as possible in the business planning and product development process. But…
Perspectives on Medical Reimbursement By JR Associates When medical technology companies develop reimbursement strategies for the U.S. market, it’s a smart business move to look beyond this country’s borders. That’s the advice JR Associates VP of Global Health Policy, Jo Ellen Slurzberg shared in a recent interview with Medical Device Daily. Jo Ellen acknowledged that planning…
Perspectives on Medical Reimbursement By JR Associates Recently, the trade press and mainstream news have been paying a lot of attention to bundled payments. Stories have focused primarily on how this shift in medical reimbursement will affect patients, providers and payers. Payers and provider networks are creating internal systems to identify the cost of treating…
Perspectives on Medical Reimbursement Issues By JR Associates Whitepaper: Impact of ICD-10 on Coding and Reimbursement for Cardiac Rhythm Management Procedures Authors: • Beth Bontemps, MSN, RN, NP, CCS Senior Consultant, JR Associates, Inc. • Rayellen Gilles, Customer Experience, Wolters Kluwer Law & Business Summary: By October 1, 2013, all U.S. healthcare providers are required to…
Perspectives on Medical Reimbursement By JR Associates The path to advancements in disease detection and treatment is notoriously complex, circuitous and costly. However, even after FDA approval, there are no guarantees of reimbursement through CMS coverage. This is an essential lesson in the case of Eli Lilly’s Amyvid PET scan imaging agent, which is used…
