Charles E. Schneider Vice President, Reimbursement

As a seasoned professional with more than 20 years of experience as an accomplished industry leader and author in reimbursement, health economics and governmental affairs, Mr. Schneider directs MCRA’s reimbursement department for its clientele. Mr. Schneider is responsible for assisting companies in the preparation of a) coding applications, b) creating reimbursement pathways (Phase I through Phase IV), c) preparing submissions for use by commercial carriers (TriCare, Medicare, and  fiscal intermediaries), and to d) support national coverage determinations by CMS. Working with MCRA’s clinical and regulatory teams, the reimbursement division further supports client needs through coordination of health economic and utilization review outcomes and comparative effectiveness studies, whether it is within a FDA mandated or marketing study.

Mr. Schneider has held key positions with large and regional insurance carriers (Prudential, Blue Shield, Monarch), as well as holding to leadership positions within the medical device community (Cyberonics, Inc.). Furthermore, Mr. Schneider served as the former Chief Executive Officer of Provider Solutions, LLC, a diversified health care management consulting group. Mr. Schneider was the principle executive of Capital Claims Acquisition of America, a revenue cycle management consulting and patient account management firm representing providers throughout the United States.

Mr. Schneider has been an active participant within AdvaMed’s Payment & Policy Work Group as well as other national and regional trade organizations. Mr. Schneider maintains relationships with key payors including CMS and State Medicaid programs. Drawing upon his experience with major commercial carriers, Mr. Schneider has been highly effective in working with commercial carriers, technology assessment and value analysis committees. Further, Mr. Schneider has authored numerous publications including instructional guides regarding reimbursement; pre-paid health care and finance solutions; revenue cycle management; as well as design, certification and management of Centers of Excellence.

Mr. Schneider graduated from the University of Southern California with a bachelor degree in Political Science.