Expertise:
Facilitating the reimbursement of medical technologies to ensure patient access
Hobbies/Sports:
Running; Attending the opera; Spending time with her husband and two stepdaughters
Education Degrees:
JD, Washington College of Law, American University (1999); Master's Degree in Health Law, Loyola University (1995)
Affiliations Awards:
American Health Lawyers Association; Society for Women's Health Research; ABA; AORN, Inc.
Charity:
Community Services Committee, Reed Smith; Susan G. Komen for the Cure
Number Of Years In Profession:
26
Number Of Years In Current Position:
12
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to being involved in nursing concepts and taking care of others since an early age.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession after gaining experience working in the emergency room as a nurse. She found that on occasion, patients were being denied access to treatment because insurance companies were labeling it experimental.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Daubert has creatively resolved issues related to Medicare reimbursement of new medical technology for firms and assisted clients with Medicare coverage issues, working directly with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Coverage Analysis Group and Durable Medical Equipment Regional Carriers. She has worked to ensure public access to automatic external defibrillators and medical imaging.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Obtaining reimbursement; Securing patient access to valuable new medical technology; Providing legal, regulatory and legislative counsel to a variety of professional associations and manufacturers of pharmaceutical drug products and medical devices
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Daubert plans to continue in her career, helping small companies that are on the cutting edge of innovation bring their technologies to patients.