Speaking Engagements

Speaking Engagements

Our consultants are often featured speakers at industry forums. The list below indicates where we’re taking the stage soon, and where we’ve previously appeared.

To include our president Judy Rosenbloom or another reimbursement expert from JR Associates as a speaker at your business or industry event, please Contact Us.


 

UPCOMING PRESENTATION

Nov 13 – Washington D.C.
Medical Device Manufacturers Association
MDMA
Reimbursement & Health Policy Conference
Join our principals to discuss practical insights and trends that are shaping medical device reimbursement:
“Coverage and Reimbursement for Investigational Device Exemption Studies”
See the full agenda

PAST PRESENTATIONS — Partial List
Apr 2024 American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine
AIUM
UltraCon 2024
1) “Demystifying the Relationship Between CPT, ICD-10 Coding and the Report”
2) “CPT Codes: What’s New and How’d We Get Here?”
See the full agenda
Nov 2023 Medical Device Manufacturers Association
MDMA

Reimbursement & Health Policy Conference
1) “AI, SaaS and Digital Health”
2) “Managing Prior Authorization and Appeals”
See the full agenda
May 2023 WEBINAR REPLAY
Johns Hopkins Business School
Innovations for Substance Use Disorders Program

Featuring VP Global Health Policy, Jo Ellen Slurzberg
Winning with a Reimbursement Strategy
Jan 2023 University of Southern California (USC)
Department of Regulatory + Quality Sciences
Lectures by our President, Judy Rosenbloom:
1) “Reimbursement and Product Development Cycle”
2) “Coverage, Codes and Payment”
Nov 2022 Medical Device Manufacturers Association
MDMA

Reimbursement & Health Policy Conference
Panel with our principals + regulatory leaders
“Takeaways from the New BCD/HCPCS Process”
See the full agenda
Jun 2022 Epilepsy Pipeline Conference
“Reimbursement Opportunities and Risks”
With our VP Global Health Policy, Jo Ellen Slurzberg
See the full agenda
Feb 2022 The Boston Entrepreneurs’ Network – ENET
“Advanced Strategic Planning for Life Science & MedTech Startups”
Our VP Global Health Policy, Jo Ellen Slurzberg, moderated an expert panel at this virtual event
Apr 2021 Office Hours – LifeX Ventures
Our principals answered life sciences product reimbursement questions from members of the LifeX Labs venture community during a series of private online sessions.
Nov 2020 Medical Device Manufacturers Association
MDMA
Reimbursement & Health Policy Online Conference
Panel Discussion with CMS leaders
“Update From New Office of Technology Coding & Pricing”
See the full agenda
Apr 2020 Virtual Roundtable
Host: Device Access UK Ltd
“What Should MedTech Innovators Expect Beyond Covid-19?”
See our summary notes and replay this webinar:
“Post-Covid-19 MedTech Market Access Engagement”
Apr 2020 Office Hours – LifeX Ventures
Our principals answered medtech reimbursement questions from members of the LifeX Labs entrepreneurial community at this online meeting.
Nov 2019 Medical Device Manufacturers Association
MDMA
Coverage, Reimbursement & Health Policy Conference
1) “Reimbursement Challenges, Cases, Strategic Planning”
2) “CMS Update/Coverage Reforms Industry Panel”
3) “Navigating CPT & RUC”
Washington D.C.
See the full agenda
Apr 2019 Medical Development Group Boston Forum
MDG Boston

“U.S. Healthcare Economics: Innovating Our Way Out of a Crisis”
Boston, MA
Nov 2018 Medical Device Manufacturers Association
MDMA
Coverage, Reimbursement & Health Policy Conference
1) “Reimbursement Strategic Planning; Challenges and Cases”
2) “Shifting From Volume to Value”
3) “Navigating CPT & RUC; Implications for Access”
Washington, D.C.
See the full agenda
Oct 2018 Global Educators Network for Health Innovation Education (GENiE) Annual Conference
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Learn more about GENiE
Copenhagen, Denmark
Read our notes from this forum
Nov 2017 Medical Device Manufacturers Association (MDMA)
Coverage, Reimbursement & Health Policy Conference
1) “Practical Application of Reimbursement:
Case Studies & Real-World Examples”
2) “Narrowing the Gap Between Regulatory & Reimbursement”
Baltimore, MD
Read our notes from these sessions
Oct 2017 University of Southern California (USC)
Department of Biomedical Engineering Guest Lecture
“Medical Product Development, Reimbursement and Marketing”
Los Angeles, CA
Apr 2017 Regulatory Guidance for Academic Research of Drugs and Devices (ReGARDD)
“Medical Device Reimbursement Life Cycle: Strategic Reimbursement Planning, From Clinical Development to Commercialization”
Duke University, Durham, NC
Read our notes from this session
Nov 2016 Medical Device Manufacturers Association (MDMA)
Coverage, Reimbursement & Health Policy Conference
1) “Reimbursement and the Product Development Cycle: Inception Through Commercialization”
2) “On the Horizon: Reimbursement and Telehealth”
Baltimore, MD
Read our notes from these sessions
May 2016 Society of Women in Urology
SWIU at AUA
Topic: “Shifting Reimbursement: One Size Does Not Fit All”
San Diego, CA
Apr 2016 Harvard Chan School of Public Health
Women In Leadership Conference Panels
Topic: “Building Partnerships & Accelerating Change to Improve Lives”
Boston, MA
Mar 2016 University of Southern California (USC)
Department of Biomedical Engineering Guest Lecture
Development & Regulations of Medical Products
Topic: “Reimbursement for Medical Devices”
Los Angeles, CA
Feb 2016 The Capital Network
Life Science Venture Fast Track Forum
Topic: “Reimbursement for Medtech Startups”
Boston, MA
Nov 2015 Medical Device Manufacturers Association (MDMA)
Coverage, Reimbursement & Health Policy Conference
1) “An Introduction to Reimbursement”
2) “Demonstrating Value to Providers”
Palo Alto, CA
Read our notes from these sessions
Mar 2015 Harvard Innovation Lab
Topic: “Understanding Reimbursement for Health
and Life Sciences Startups”
Boston, MA
See the video from this session
Mar 2015 Autism Investment Conference 2015
Topic: “Diagnosis and Risk Assessment”
Boston, MA
Read our notes from this panel discussion
Mar 2015 University of Southern California (USC)
Department of Biomedical Engineering Guest Lecture
Development & Regulations of Medical Products
Topic: “Reimbursement for Medical Devices”
Los Angeles, CA
Nov 2014 Medical Device Manufacturers Association (MDMA)
Coverage, Reimbursement & Health Policy Conference
Topic: “An Introduction to Reimbursement:
Getting Paid for Your Medical Device”
Baltimore, MD
Jul 2014 VilCap VentureWell: Health 2014
“Early Stage Reimbursement Planning
For Life Science Ventures”
Boston, MA
Jun 2014 ASE 25th Annual Scientific Sessions
American Society of Echocardiography
Portland OR, June 20-24
1) “Coding: Get What You’ve Earned”
2) “Advocacy Update: Reimbursement Changes and the ACA”
Apr 2014 University of Southern California (USC)
Department of Biomedical Engineering Guest Lecture
Development & Regulations of Medical Products
Topic: “Reimbursement for Medical Devices”
Los Angeles, CA
Mar 2014 MSDU Spring Seminar
Midwest Society of Diagnostic Ultrasound
1) “Reimbursement in the Ultrasound Field”
2) “What’s Happening in Ultrasound/Midwest Perspective”
Minneapolis, MN
Nov 2013 ISPOR 16th Annual European Congress
1) “Choosing a 1st Tier Continent for Medical Devices”
2) “Combination Products – New Reimbursement Issues”
Dublin, Ireland
Nov 2013 Medical Device Manufacturers Association (MDMA)
Coverage, Reimbursement & Health Policy Conference
Topic: “Paradigm Shift: Obtaining Coverage for IDE Trials”
Baltimore, MD
Oct 2013 OCTANe Medical Device & Investor Forum
Topic: “CMS Strategies To Secure Reimbursement”
Irvine, CA
Apr 2013 University of Southern California (USC)
Medical Development Device Facility
Topic: “Reimbursement in the Development and Regulation of Medical Products”
Los Angeles, CA
Feb 2013 American Society of Echocardiography (ASE)
Webinar (recording)
Topic: “Latest Changes to Cardiovascular Ultrasound
Reimbursement – and Its Impact on You”
Nov 2012 Medical Device Manufacturers Association (MDMA)
Coverage, Reimbursement & Health Policy Conference
Topic: “Evidence Development: How Much is Enough?”
Waltham, MA
Oct 2012 OCTANe Medical Device & Investor Forum
Topic: “Reimbursement”
Irvine, CA
Jun 2012 American Society of Echocardiography (ASE)
Annual Scientific Sessions
Medical Product Development Workshop
1) “Healthcare Reform & Echocardiography”
2) “CV Coding: Tips & Pitfalls”
National Harbor, MD
Apr 2012 American Assn of Neurological Surgeons (AANS)
Annual Scientific Meeting
Medical Product Development Workshop
Topic: “Reimbursement Strategy – What, When & How”
Miami, FL
Mar 2012 University of Southern California (USC)
School of Pharmacy, Regulatory Science Program
Topic: “Marketing & Reimbursement in the Development & Regulation of Medical Products”
Los Angeles, CA
Dec 2011 Southern California Biomedical Council
Topic: “Reimbursement Strategies in a Changing Health System”
Irvine, CA
Nov 2011 Southern California Biomedical Council
Topic: “Reimbursement Strategies in a Changing Health System”
Camarillo, CA
Oct 2011 Medical Device Manufacturers Association (MDMA)
Coverage, Reimbursement & Health Policy Conference
Topic: “Reimbursement Basics”
Palo Alto, CA
Sep 2011 British Embassy
U.S. Healthcare Market Access Briefing
Topic: “Strategies for Companies seeking U.S. Reimbursement”
Washington, DC
Sep 2011 Fire, Ice & Beyond
The Future of Ablation Therapies
Topic: “Reimbursement”
Las Vegas, NV
Jun 2011 American Society of Echocardiography (ASE)
Annual Scientific Sessions
Topic: “Ultrasound Reimbursement”
Montreal, Canada
Apr 2011 University of Southern California (USC)
Regulatory Science Program
Topic: “Development & Regulation of Medical Products”
Los Angeles, CA
Dec 2010 Informa Life Sciences
Device Reimbursement Conference
Topic: “Pricing & Reimbursement for Medical Devices & IVDs”
London, England
Nov 2010 Medical Device Manufacturers Association (MDMA)
Coverage, Reimbursement & Health Policy Conference
Topic: “Reimbursement Primer”
Washington, DC
Dec 2009 Informa Life Sciences
Device Reimbursement Conference
Topic: “Gaining Market Access in the U.S.”
London, England
Jun 2009 American Society of Echocardiography (ASE)
Annual Scientific Sessions
Topic: “Strategies for Contrast Coding & Reimbursement”
Washington, DC
Apr 2009 University of Southern California (USC)
Regulatory Science Program
Topic: “Medical Product Development & Regulation”
Los Angeles, CA
Feb 2009 Fire & Ice & Beyond
State of the Art for Interventional Oncology
Topic: “Accreditation Council for CMEs –
Standards for Commercial Support”
Las Vegas, NV
Nov 2008 Medical Device Manufacturers Association (MDMA)
Coverage, Reimbursement & Health Policy Conference
Topic: “Updates in Coding Issues & Barriers to Entry”
Washington, DC
Feb 2008 University of Southern California (USC)
Regulatory Science Program
Topic: “Reimbursement for Medical Devices
How Providers Get Paid & Why it Matters”
Los Angeles, CA
Jan 2008 Medical Design & Manufacturing West
Topic: “Planning for Innovation: Reimbursement’s Role in Defining the Commercial Opportunity”
Anaheim, CA
Nov 2007 Medical Device Manufacturers Association (MDMA)
Coverage, Reimbursement & Health Policy Conference
Topic: “Private Sector Influencers in Reimbursement Processes – Issues for the Small to Mid-Size Companies”
Washington, DC
Apr 2007 University of Southern California (USC)
Regulatory Science Program
Topic: “Marketing Requirements & Reimbursement Strategy”
Los Angeles, CA
Mar 2007 Management Forum
Topic: “Medical Device Reimbursement in the U.S.”
London, England
Dec 2006 Informa Life Sciences
Funding & Reimbursement for Medical Devices
Topic: “USA: Restructuring the Hospital DRG System”
Brussels, Belgium
Nov 2006 Medical Device Manufacturers Association (MDMA)
Coverage, Reimbursement & Health Policy Conference
Topic: “Integrating Coverage, Coding & Payment”
Washington, DC
Oct 2006 Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
Annual Cardiovascular Ultrasound Conference
Topic: “Coding & Reimbursement – All You Want to Know & More”
Phoenix, AZ
Apr 2006 Management Forum
Topic: “Medical Device Reimbursement in the U.S.”
London, England
Nov 2005 Medical Device Manufacturers Association (MDMA)
Medicare Coverage & Reimbursement Conference
Topic: “Coding Workshop”
Washington, DC
Oct 2005 Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
Annual Echocardiography Conference
Topic: “Coding & Reimbursement”
Phoenix, AZ
Apr 2005 Utah Medical Marketing Association
Topic: “Medical Device Reimbursement Strategies –
Opportunities & Barriers”
Salt Lake City, UT
Apr 2005 Management Forum
Topic: “Beyond FDA Approval – Achieving Reimbursement for Medical Devices in the U.S.”
London, England
Nov 2004 Medical Device Manufacturers Association (MDMA)
Medicare Coverage & Reimbursement Conference
Topic: “Coding Workshop”
Washington, DC
Oct 2004 Management Forum
Topic: “Successful U.S. Reimbursement Strategies for Medical Devices – Penetrating the Medical Device Market Beyond FDA Approval”
London, England
Jul 2004 University of Southern California (USC)
Regulatory Science Program
Topic: “Reimbursement – Regulation of Medical Devices & Diagnostics”
Los Angeles, CA
Apr 2004 Washington Biotechnology & Biomedical Association
Topic: “Reimbursement 101 – Focus on Evidence”
Seattle, WA
Oct 2003 Society for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (SDMS)
Topic: “Fitting the Pieces Into the Reimbursement Puzzle –
Echo & Vascular”
Dallas, TX
Jun 2003 University of Southern California (USC)
Regulatory Science Program
Topic: “Reimbursement – If You Build It, Will It Be Paid?”
Los Angeles, CA
Apr 2003 GE Medical Systems
Topic: “Linking the Pieces of the Reimbursement Puzzle”
Milwaukee, WI