Reimbursement policy and specialty society engagement for Surgical operating unit

Freelance and subcontracted healthcare consulting projects, specifically within the areas of market access, reimbursement, and strategy.Select engagements:- Developed a strategic partnership framework and program for a Fortune 11 healthcare distribution company- Advised Canadian health tech startup on U.S. healthcare system commercialization considerations- Conducted a deep dive into CPT code set to explore appropriate usage of codes for innovative product- Performed extensive coverage policy analysis to determine market receptivity of product class- Advised on MAC engagement strategy for mid-sized UK-based device company

-Served as account manager for 15-20 complex client accounts in the diagnostics, device, oncology, rare disease, and vaccine spaces on both retainer arrangements and ad hoc projects (i.e., reimbursement landscape assessments, coding applications, payment exercises, etc.), led project management efforts & provided subject matter expertise-Contributed to business development efforts - assisted with both new logo development and further development of existing accounts -Maintained knowledge of reimbursement space and vastly-changing rules and regulations to inform clients of potential implications via regular retainer call updates and rapid-response e-mail notifications when warranted-Provided maternity leave coverage for VP of Value, Access, and Pricing (10/2021-2/2022): assumed account management responsibilities and internal resource deployment for roughly two dozen diagnostics company clients — retained 100% of existing book of business and developed new client relationships-Oversaw client presentations, events, and provide expeditious feedback/strategy on hot topic issues (i.e., impact of recent CMS policies on client portfolios)-Managed direct report, provided mentorship to junior staff, and facilitated year-round intern program The ADVI team is a strong, cohesive and highly collaborative group proven at identifying, developing and realizing opportunities for transformational growth and managing crisis. Together, our people offer a unique combination of leadership, clinical, industry, and policy experience and time-worn relationships.

-Assisted life sciences clients with the development of customer engagement platforms (i.e., field team trainings, customer leave-behinds, etc.) to help them engage with key audiences.-Served as a project manager and was typically responsible for the management of 5-7 projects at any given time, acting as the day-to-day point of contact for clients and coordinating internal production of timelines and deliverables-Built foundational reimbursement (coverage, coding, and payment) subject matter expertise-Participated in Associate Immersion Program recruitment, provided mentorship to new Associates, and coordinated trainings for firm entry-level rotational programAvalere is a vibrant community of innovative thinkers dedicated to solving the challenges of the healthcare system. We know the only way to change healthcare is to look at it from every point of view. We dig deep into the complex layers and work closely with clients to develop a practical solution. As an Inovalon company, we prize insights and strategies driven by robust data to achieve meaningful results.

-Served as the project coordinator for a multi-million dollar contract.-Conducted weekly and monthly billing reports and audits, sent weekly and monthly progress/activity reports, and provided day-to-day support to client.-Conducted media monitoring for clients, summarizing the previous day's news in daily briefs.-Provided assistance for a major webinar series about CMS value-based and quality improvement initiatives.-Supported a MACRA speaking engagement program, coordinated engagements for CMS speakers and assisted with everything from logistics to presentation content development. -Assisted with the development of public-facing resources designed to educate the public on specific CMS programs and built out listservs that reach 100,000+ individuals.Ketchum Social Marketing is unique in its ability to shape complex, large-scale public education campaigns critical to the nation's well-being. Through analysis, careful audience segmentation and messaging, and a network of partner relationships, we have the skill and the experience to help organizations drive changes in societal attitudes and behaviors.

-Advised leadership in determining how to increase engagement and effectiveness of information in social media.-Provided analysis of previous social media posts to identify target audiences, needs of customer, appropriate messages, activities, and resources needed for effective communication and recommendations on how to increase reach.-Investigated the use of digital images, video, electronically produced graphics, and artwork to help increase engagement on social media.-Helped facilitate a strategic approach and to ensure consistency and compliance with FDA and HHS social media policies. -Supported FDA’s social media presence, prepared a newsletter of social media trends and updates with recommendations for application to help lead innovation and keep FDA on the cutting-edge.-Recommended specific approaches for managing special issues and findings.-Helped provide program metrics, quality improvement, operational planning, and strategic planning.

-Assisted in logistics and content planning for FasterCures’ annual event, Partnering for Cures.-Conducted desktop research for FasterCures staff to support the Patients Count and Collaboration 2.0 programs.-Monitored the work of patient advocacy organizations involved in TRAIN and other stakeholders in the biomedical ecosystem.-Summarized relevant articles and events, suggesting possible opportunities for FasterCures to elevate its profile.

-Served as a full-time staff member on the digital team, attending and taking notes at multiple weekly team meetings. -Assisted with the web team's efforts to present and promote results from completed PCORI-funded projects on the website, including translated summaries, abstracts of results, peer-reviewed final reports, and related materials.-Assisted social media team in tracking online conversations about PCORI-funded projects and crafted campaigns to increase the reach of these conversations.-Helped identify relevant social media influencers with whom PCORI should engage.-Researched social media advertising best practices and prepare recommendations for disseminating the results of PCORI studies.-Assisted web team with web site updates, including highlight messaging and graphics for featured content on the home page and other high traffic pages.-Assisted digital media team with transcribing, finalizing, analyzing, and promoting video content.-Assisted the web editorial and production assistant with a full-scale assessment of the site's accessibility (508 compliance) and made appropriate corrective actions.-Assisted digital media team with the curation and cataloging of photographs and data graphics for daily home page rotational schedule and with search engine optimization for the website and key content, including assisting with gathering analytics on web traffic patterns.

-Provided administrative support and coordination of conference planning for the 2017 National Anti-Hunger Policy Conference held March 5-7, 2017 in Washington, DC and attended by 1500+. -Oversaw extensive conference scholarship process, assisted in coordination of approximately 200 lobby day visits, fielded attendee questions and concerns.-Corresponded with Feeding America (conference co-partner) and other teams at FRAC (i.e., communications team) to ensure conference promotion and overall success.-Scheduled and assisted in the planning of activities for FRAC’s coalition meetings. -Provided general administrative support to the Legislative Unit.