Over twenty years of experience leading clinical trials to obtain FDA clearance or approvals for new devices/drugs leveraging clinical evidence to support new coding and payment for drugs and devices across imaging, radiology, interventional radiology, cardiology, vascular surgery, neurology, orthopedics and wound care. Presented at the 2009 SAWC on the importance of randomized controlled clinical trials to produce statistically significant clinical evidence upon which new treatment protocols may advance improved wound outcomes. Provided a framework to demonstrate improved outcomes to achieve payment for wound care and advanced therapies. She applies her solid foundation in science – Professor of Microbiology, Research Associate Div of Pharmacology- Cardiology, Director of Microbiology at Mallinckrodt Medical, Global Director of Health Economics at Mallinckrodt Medical and Zimmer, to drive solutions that enhance the delivery of quality medical care. Success has been achieved through forming goal oriented collaboration across healthcare providers, payers and manufacturers in the interest of improving patient outcomes, while bringing treatment efficiencies to manage complex patients. Frequently adds insight to upcoming healthcare policies. Obtained many new AMA HCPCS/CPT Codes for medically necessary procedures and novel products, along with reimbursement to allow providers to deliver the procedure, device, or drug. Reimbursement includes payment for all relevant places of service to enable patient access to innovative medical solutions focused on cost effective management of chronic disease. Negotiates payment with notable U.S. payers in support of improving the healthcare system to enable appropriate treatment to patients across all minorities and socioeconomic status. Provides denial management services to physicians and hospitals through training on appropriate coding, billing and financial management of the business entity. When not working she may be found at the beach, attending a play/concert, dancing, or enjoying time with friends and family.