Craig Patrick Email & Phone Number

Hudson, Wi, Us

Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Us

Bloomington, Minnesota, Us

Watford, Hertfordshire, Gb

Implementation of Company field reimbursement strategy and execution of reimbursement initiatives.▪ Serve as subject matter expert on all things related to billing, coding and reimbursement by remaining current on relevant information.▪ Act as a consultant for reimbursement issues for the Company, resolving issues, answering questions, and assisting as required.▪ Serve as a consultant for educating new customers on billing, coding and reimbursement information. Provide claim reviews, coding information, review Billing Guide as needed.▪ Train new sales reps and RAMs on reimbursement for the Company’s unique products.▪ Review IVRs for proper coding and coverage reporting for the relevant health plans.▪ Work with Field Managers and Training Dept to execute field-based reimbursement training.▪ Collaborate with Credit and Collections department and RAMs to facilitate resolution ofreimbursement issues that cause aging accounts receivables.▪ Work closely with the RAMs and Reimbursement Hotline to ensure Osiris has the latestcoding information, coverage policies and treatment guidelines.

Specializing Life Sciences Market Access, Health Policy and Reimbursement

Marlborough, Ma, Us

" Recruit, hire and train Market Access /Reimbursement Team that drives acceptance of pain management and neurostimulation products by payers. " Oversee and enhance sales Market Access / Reimbursement training for all levels of sales management and field representatives." Manage a team of Market Access /Reimbursement Regional Managers supporting a 200+ member pain management sales organization." Develop and implement national and regional private and public payer strategy to secure policy and coverage." Responsible for the development of Market Access /Reimbursement educational tools." Manage the development of a national CEU program for nurse case managers" Primary relationship responsibility for third party biller organizations" Responsible for team goals and budget.

Us

" Develop and execute strategic plans to improve coverage and reimbursement." Work directly with Medicare and private payer Medical Directors to ensure positive policy and reimbursement and further market access." Meet with large key accounts within the U.S. to gain further market access. Hospitals and large Health Systems." Support our field sales group with direct account contact to clear reimbursement hurdles." Surgeon reimbursement training and champion development.

" Develop national and regional reimbursement strategies for new and existing medical technology for clients. " Responsible for monitoring payer policies and fostering payer relations nationwide." Successfully overturned negative coverage policies with major commercial payers through strategic planning and tactical implementation for a minimally invasive procedure to treat morbid obesity. Established first local Medicare policy for this technology." Analyzed and developed strategic plans to gain coverage and adequate payment for pain management therapy with workers' compensation systems nationwide." Expand payer knowledge of client technology and disease-state by presenting CE approved program." Leveraged unique relationships with Medicare medical directors to benefit client, allowing client to proactively react on unanticipated policy development for their technology, resulting in positive coverage criteria." Identified Medicaid health policy criteria for biotechnology agent pre-FDA approval. Ensured appropriate Medicaid payment and coverage for biotechnology agent post-FDA approval." Worked closely with Blue Cross Blue Shield Tec (Evidence Street) on assessment for bariatric surgery. " Partner with client's field sales team to fully develop their individual territories by gaining positive medical policies at the regional level. I also worked extensively with the large hospitals and individual physician practices to develop local physician advocates and build grass roots support for any potential payer issues.

Princeton, New Jersey, Us

" Direct a team of Market Access Health Economics Managers in their efforts to secure adequate reimbursement and positive medical policies for biotechnology, pharmaceutical and medical device companies" Develop strategic plans for new clients to best position their products for positive coverage and reimbursement" Facilitate and develop reimbursement strategies for Medicare, Medicaid and private payers, which maximizes reimbursement potential for pharmaceuticals and devices pre and post launch." Build and foster relationships with Medicare, Medicaid, legislative leaders and key associations" Develop strategies and tactics that respond to regulatory proposals. " Client manager. Establish process for reporting and updating clients. Ensure work by Market Access Health Economic Managers is completed by deadlines." Assist clients with development of company positions regarding regulatory proposals.