Jessica is a Principal of Market Access advisory services practice with extensive experience partnering with life sciences organizations to drive strategic initiatives focused on healthcare transformation.
At Avalere Health, Jessica leads the annual dissection of the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS), where she specializes in coverage, coding, regulatory, and economics—always with a strong focus on physician net cost recovery and enhancing the patient experience.
Throughout her career, Jessica has been deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). As a former member of the DEI council at Avalere Health and a mentor through a global program called Connections Mentoring at Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMS), she's had the privilege of supporting colleagues across seven different time zones, guiding their development and fostering a collaborative environment. She has been described as a compassionate, intelligent leader and mentor with a strong focus on collaboration and supporting the growth of others.
In previous roles, she played a pivotal part in transforming healthcare systems. At US Bioservices, she co-led the reimbursement department and oversaw the successful lift and shift to Inovalon's ScriptMed pharmacy operating system, streamlining operations across a national network of specialty pharmacies. Her efforts significantly enhanced both patient experiences and provider satisfaction. At BMS, she supported healthcare providers in gaining and maintaining access to the company's products, launching five major drugs, and breaking down financial barriers to ensure patients received essential medications.
She brings specialized knowledge as a Certified Professional Biller (CPB), with expertise in Medicare Part A, Part B, Part B durable medical equipment, and Part D drug reimbursement. She also has extensive experience managing physician buy-and-bill processes and pharmacy revenue cycle functions, particularly in therapeutic areas such as oncology, rheumatology, organ transplant, hepatitis C, IgG, and rare and orphan indications.
She holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology, is a CPB through the AAPC, a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and has prior experience as an EMT and Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPHT). Jessica's diverse background reflects her passion for advancing healthcare systems that benefit providers and patients.