Joel Sommer

About Joel Sommer

As a Director of Network Development at AposHealth, I work with a team of account managers and business development specialists to expand the network of physical therapy providers and partners in the Northeast region. With over nine years of work experience in the field of physical therapy and health technology, I have developed strong skills in outpatient orthopedics, sales management, implementation and partner solutions. I am passionate about improving the quality of life and mobility of patients with chronic musculoskeletal conditions, and I leverage my clinical and business knowledge to deliver innovative and evidence-based solutions. I enjoy collaborating with a diverse and talented team of professionals at AposHealth, and I am always eager to learn from their perspectives and experiences. My goal is to contribute to the growth and success of AposHealth, and to make a positive impact on the health and wellness of our communities.

Experience

1. Senior Manager Reimbursement & Market Access

   Stryker

   May 2025 — Present · New York, NY, US

   Instruments, IVS Reimbursement expert- Responsible for reimbursement and access for Stryker Products- Internal and external coding, coverage, reimbursement strategies, education, tools and support- Execution of health economic and reimbursement strategies to ensure appropriate reimbursement of Stryker products from both government and private payor health care organizations- Lead, advise and communicate the reimbursement and economic value messaging with confidence for Stryker products by providing health economic and reimbursement support for internal (i.e. Sales, Marketing, etc.) and external customers (i.e. physicians, billing staff, etc.). Support the sales force and customers- Provide proactive, timely support and education on reimbursement related processes and issues - Develop and customize reimbursement guides, educational presentations, tools, dossiers and economic models to address internal and external customer needs- Develop educational tools, programs, and messages that support reimbursement and market access for Stryker therapies- Provide analysis in development of health economic, value messaging, reimbursement and coverage strategies- Develop training material and tools, gathering data for health economic studies, collecting and distributing reimbursement information that describes coverage, coding, and payment- Create educational tools, programs, and messages that support reimbursement, healthcare economics and market access for Stryker therapies- Lead regular tracking and reporting on project status, timelines, and findings, highlight successes, and measure the contribution of HEOR outputs to the business unit- Anticipate change, analyze potential market access and reimbursement issues and opportunities in the healthcare landscape impacting Stryker products- Implement and develop communication projects to keep Stryker regularly informed about coding/coverage/reimbursement issues affecting the company and its customers

Education

• University of Delaware

  Bachelor's degree, Neuroscience

• Rutgers School of Health Professions

  Doctor of Physical Therapy , Physical Therapy/Therapist

Skills

• Hospitals
• Clinical Research
• Public Speaking
• Orthopedics
• Management
• Manual Therapy
• Neuroscience
• Sports Medicine
• Cosmetics
• Medicine
• Healthcare Management
• Cpr Certified
• Rehabilitation
• Treatment
• Customer Service
• Research
• Microsoft Office
• Healthcare
• Science
• Powerpoint
• Physical Therapy
• Product Development