Jill K.
About Jill K.
Jill K. is the Manager of Healthcare Economics & Market Access at Boston Scientific and the Managing Director at Atlanta Healthcare Consulting, Inc., with extensive experience in healthcare regulatory policy, coding, and payment strategies.
Title and Current Role
Jill K. holds the position of Manager, Healthcare Economics & Market Access at Boston Scientific. In this role since 2019, Jill focuses on regulatory policy, coding, and payment, leveraging her expertise to build key relationships with industry trade associations. Additionally, she provides collaborative device reimbursement strategies to achieve Medicare DRG/APC payment differentials and Medicare coverage at product launch.
Previous Experience
Jill K. has a diverse background in healthcare management roles. She worked as a Reimbursement Manager at Guidant from 2002 to 2005, and from 2000 to 2004 at Boston Scientific/Guidant. Earlier, she served as a Coding Manager at Emory Healthcare from 2000 to 2003, and as a Compliance Manager at the University of Virginia Healthcare System from 1996 to 1999. Jill's wide-ranging experience also includes her current role as Managing Director at Atlanta Healthcare Consulting, Inc.
Education
Jill K. pursued her studies at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, where she specialized in Healthcare and earned a Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management (BS HIM). Her education provided a strong foundation for a career in healthcare management and economics.
Expertise in Regulatory and Reimbursement Strategies
Jill K. offers specialized services in regulatory policy, coding, and payment through her strategic relationships with industry trade associations. She excels in providing device reimbursement strategies aimed at achieving Medicare DRG/APC payment differentials and securing Medicare coverage at product launch. This expertise is vital for ensuring financial viability and compliance in the healthcare industry.
Focus Areas in Healthcare Operations
Jill K.'s work emphasizes operational revenue cycle management in various healthcare settings. This includes university and community hospitals, physician practices, ambulatory surgery centers, and office-based labs. Her comprehensive focus extends to university hospital corporate compliance programs, ensuring efficiency and compliance across different healthcare operations.
Specialization in Medical Devices
Jill K. specializes in the medical device fields, particularly in electrophysiology, cardiovascular interventions, and interventional radiology. Her in-depth knowledge and experience in these areas make her a valuable asset in developing and implementing reimbursement strategies for medical devices.