Navigate Medical Device Market Access with Confidence
From Concept to Commercialization
Navigate Medical Device Market Access with Confidence
From Concept to Commercialization
About Welch Healthcare Consulting LLC
Welch Healthcare Consulting Mission
Welch Healthcare Consulting is committed to delivering outstanding solutions to meet the needs of our clients, with the aim of helping companies effectively market innovative technologies and provide access to patients. We are here to support you at every stage of the process, whether you are in the initial planning phase, exploring reimbursement options or obstacles, or expanding coverage after your product has been launched for patients.
Rhonda Welch
Rhonda Welch is the Founder and Principal of Welch Healthcare Consulting LLC. She is an expert in reimbursement strategy and market access for medical device companies, with over 25 years of industry experience. Rhonda has held senior management positions in health economics, reimbursement, market access, and product development at Fortune 100 companies. She has developed effective reimbursement strategies for clients in various areas, including cardiovascular treatment and diagnosis, burn/skin substitutes, and sleep diagnosis. Rhonda holds a Master's degree from the University of Notre Dame and a CPC license from the AAPC.
The Welch Healthcare Consulting Team
Our team of experienced consultants has a diverse range of expertise, from medical device reimbursement strategy to market access communications. Depending on the client need we can scale projects to include health economists or brand strategists. We work together to develop customized solutions for each client, based on their unique needs and goals.
Welch Healthcare Consulting Service Offering
We work with clients to develop comprehensive plans that address all aspects of their reimbursement and market access needs including:
PRODUCT CONCEPT / DEVELOPMENT
- Reimbursement landscape assessments
- Reimbursement/market access strategy and development
- Coverage opportunities and barriers
- Medical Director interviews
- Value dossiers
PRODUCT LAUNCH / COMMERCIALIZATION
- Payer engagement and coverage submissions
- Reimbursement training
- Customer facing materials including coding/billing guides, FAQs for providers, and appeal letters
- Value Analysis Committee (VAC) and payer value briefs