Beth L. Roberts

On behalf of associations and individual clients, drafted amendments to most of the major Medicare and Medicaid legislation over the past two decades.

Obtained drug and device pass-through payments, new technology APCs, and NTAPs for several new drugs, devices, and procedures.

Secured continued Medicare coverage for osseointegrated implants after CMS proposed to reclassify them as non-covered hearing aids.

Successfully lobbied for a provider association and a major trade association for statutory language for more favorable Medicare reimbursement.

Enabled an implantable device manufacturer to commercialize its core product by obtaining appropriate Medicare reimbursement for its category B device.

Helped secure a statutory mandate for Medicare coverage and adequate payment rates for a breakthrough new technology by a small medical device company.

Gained a retroactive reimbursement increase for a lifesaving therapy by working with a biotechnology company to articulate legal basis for its action.

Facilitated coverage and reimbursement for a client's new medical procedure by successfully obtaining a Category I CPT code.

Gained a retroactive reimbursement increase for a lifesaving therapy by working with a biotechnology company to articulate legal basis for it's action.