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Joel Segar

Joel Segar

Director, Regulatory Affairs & Payer RelationsComfort Medical

Joel Segar currenty serves as the Director of Regulatory Affairs and Payer Relations for Comfort Medical.  Prior to joining Comfort Medical, Mr. Segar, using his many years of national DME senior leadership experience, provided consulting services to approximately 40 hospital IDN based DME divisions across the US.

Mon Mar 022:15 PM – 3:15 PM126 A-C

MC02: From Code Activation to Access: Overcoming Delays in Payor Adoption

Overview of the new intermittent catheter (IC) HCPCS codes and the implications of them for suppliers, payors, and patients; explain implementation la…Overview of the new intermittent catheter (IC) HCPCS codes and the implications of them for suppliers, payors, and patients; explain implementation lag and factors driving the lag; highlight the real-world impact we have experienced when payors do no…Overview of the new intermittent catheter (IC) HCPCS codes and the implications of them for suppliers, payors, and patients; explain implementation lag and factors driving the lag; highlight the real-world impact we have experienced when payors do not implement on time, proactive strategies and tools for manufacturers and suppliers to consider to minimize disruption. Session will include a brief lecture followed by a panel discussion with time fo…Overview of the new intermittent catheter (IC) HCPCS codes and the implications of them for suppliers, payors, and patients; explain implementation lag and factors driving the lag; highlight the real-world impact we have experienced when payors do not implement on time, proactive strategies and tools for manufacturers and suppliers to consider to minimize disruption. Session will include a brief lecture followed by a panel discussion with time for audience Q&As; panel representation will include panelists from Coloplast, an IC manufacturer, and Comfort Medical, an IC supplier. Show MoreClick the title to see all detailsShow More

Panel (3 or more speakers; 90 min)Session TypeManaged CareSession Track
Kathryn Vaughn
Joel Segar
Jon Hanczaryk
Kathryn Vaughn
Kathryn VaughnMarket Access Director, Coloplast
Joel Segar
Joel SegarDirector, Regulatory Affairs & Payer Relations, Comfort Medical
Jon Hanczaryk
Jon HanczarykSenior Manager of Reimbursement, Payors & Evidence Team, Coloplast
Kathryn Vaughn
Kathryn VaughnMarket Access Director, Coloplast
Joel Segar
Joel SegarDirector, Regulatory Affairs & Payer Relations, Comfort Medical
Jon Hanczaryk
Jon HanczarykSenior Manager of Reimbursement, Payors & Evidence Team, Coloplast
Allow Registration:No
Capacity Unlimited:Yes
Do you feel as though there is a topic missing?:No
If yes, who would you recommend as your fellow panelist?:Joel Segar from Comfort Medical
Please include five learning objectives::1) Understand structure/ purpose of new IC codes; 2) Analyze implications of coding changes across stakeholders; 3) Identify key drivers and impact of code implementation lag; 4) apply real-world lessons; 5) develop strategies to navigate code transitions