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Course 3: Go-to-Market Strategy is the third and final course in the MEDTECH FUNDAMENTALS by NEMIC Virtual Classroom Certificate Program, and serves to explore critical market concepts within the highly-regulated MedTech commercial space. Course 3 contains 4 modules:

Know Your Market
Reimbursement Strategy
Pricing Strategy
Go-to-Market Strategy

Researched, developed, and delivered by industry professionals from some of the world's most admired and successful companies in Health Tech, Go-to-Market Strategy will examine critical components of the market positioning of a medical device.

In this course, NEMIC Advisors will guide you through a series of activities that will analyze the current market, and various market segments, understanding the payer pool, exploring and drilling-down to pricing your innovation, and more.

Come experience the most succinct, comprehensive MedTech education available.

What you'll learn

Know Your Market:

Market sizing
Market segmentation
Current market
Market entry points

Reimbursement Strategy:

How reimbursement interplays with commercial viability
CPT Codes
Identify proper coding
How to strategize proper coding acquisition

Pricing Strategy

How to calculate the value of your innovation
Role of value vs pricing vs sales
Consistency with your market strategy
Customer purchasing dynamics

Go-to-Market Strategy:

Value Proposition
Identify your "fit" within complexity
How to align strategy and goals
Maximize value to reach target markets

What's inside

Learning objectives

Market sizing
Market segmentation
Current market
Market entry points
How reimbursement interplays with commercial viability
Cpt codes
Identify proper coding
How to strategize proper coding acquisition

How to calculate the value of your innovation
Role of value vs pricing vs sales
Consistency with your market strategy
Customer purchasing dynamics
Value proposition
Identify your "fit" within complexity
How to align strategy and goals
Maximize value to reach target markets

Market sizing
Market segmentation
Current market
Market entry points
How reimbursement interplays with commercial viability
Cpt codes
Identify proper coding
How to strategize proper coding acquisition
How to calculate the value of your innovation
Role of value vs pricing vs sales
Consistency with your market strategy
Customer purchasing dynamics
Value proposition
Identify your "fit" within complexity
How to align strategy and goals
Maximize value to reach target markets

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Provides critical insights into the intricate market strategies present in the regulated MedTech commercial space

Instructors are NEMIC Advisors, industry professionals from successful Health Tech companies, offering real-world expertise

Covers crucial market analysis techniques, including market sizing, segmentation, and entry point identification

Examines reimbursement strategies, exploring the interplay with commercial viability, CPT Codes, and proper coding acquisition

Teaches pricing strategies, emphasizing value proposition, consistency with market strategy, and customer purchasing dynamics

Emphasizes the importance of value proposition, aligning strategy with goals, and maximizing value to target markets

Reviews summary

Medtech go-to-market essential strategies

According to learners, MedTech Go-To-Market Strategy is an invaluable and essential course for navigating the complex MedTech commercial space. Students widely praise the practical, real-world insights, especially regarding detailed reimbursement strategy and CPT codes, and market sizing and segmentation. The instructors' industry expertise and the logical, clear structure of the modules are consistently highlighted. While many found the content highly applicable, a few mentioned a desire for more hands-on exercises or interactive elements and some felt the delivery could be more engaging. It's considered ideal for professionals and startups, though potentially less suited for very advanced learners seeking niche strategies.

Content is logically organized and presented with impressive clarity.

"Fantastic overview... The structure is logical, and the insights... are gold."

"A dense topic but presented very clearly."

"The modules are well-structured, and the information is presented clearly."

Benefits from deep insights provided by seasoned industry professionals.

"The instructors clearly have real-world experience, making the lectures highly relevant."

"Insights from NEMIC advisors are gold... The coverage of reimbursement and pricing strategy is unparalleled."

"Instructors are experts and convey complex topics clearly."

Offers strategies immediately applicable to real-world scenarios.

"This course was invaluable! ...I can immediately apply these strategies to my startup."

"Absolutely essential for anyone in MedTech... truly prepares you for the realities of the market."

"I learned how to use practical tools and strategies that I could apply immediately to my work."

Some wished for more hands-on exercises or interactive elements.

"I felt there was a lack of truly hands-on exercises or case studies that allowed me to apply the concepts directly."

"I think it's a good foundation but needs more practical application."

"My only minor critique would be to include more interactive elements or workshops."

Ideal for those new or intermediate, less for highly advanced learners.

"I found this course somewhat basic for my experience level... Perhaps better suited for true beginners in MedTech strategy."

"Good for professionals, but perhaps not for those seeking advanced negotiation skills."

"Some parts felt a bit high-level... still a good starting point for understanding the landscape."

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in MedTech Go-To-Market Strategy with these activities:

Volunteer at a Healthcare Organization

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Gain firsthand experience in the healthcare industry by volunteering at a hospital or clinic, allowing you to better understand customer needs and perspectives.

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Identify healthcare organizations that offer volunteer opportunities.
Apply for a volunteer position that aligns with your interests.
Attend training and orientation programs.
Fulfill your volunteer hours as per the organization's requirements.

Review Market Research Techniques

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Reinforce your understanding of market research techniques to better assess the target market for your MedTech innovation.

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Review your course materials on market research.
Read articles and books on market research best practices.
Watch video tutorials on market research methods.
Attend a webinar or workshop on market research.

Engage in Discussions on Market Entry Strategies

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Collaborate with peers to discuss different market entry strategies for your MedTech innovation, considering target market, competitive landscape, and potential barriers.

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Prepare by reading course materials on market entry strategies.
Join or start a discussion group with classmates.
Participate in discussions, sharing insights and experiences.

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Explore Case Studies on Go-to-Market Strategies

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Gain insights from real-world examples by exploring case studies on successful go-to-market strategies in the MedTech industry.

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Identify relevant case studies on MedTech go-to-market strategies.
Analyze the strategies used in each case study.
Extract key learnings and best practices.

Develop a Market Segmentation Framework

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Create a framework to segment the market for your MedTech innovation, ensuring a focused and effective go-to-market strategy.

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Identify the relevant market characteristics for your innovation.
Conduct research to gather data on potential customer segments.
Develop criteria for segmenting the market.
Create a market segmentation framework.

Practice Calculating Reimbursement Rates

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Enhance your understanding of reimbursement strategies by practicing the calculation of reimbursement rates for your MedTech innovation.

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Review the different types of reimbursement models.
Learn how to identify the appropriate CPT codes for your innovation.
Calculate reimbursement rates based on different scenarios.

Develop a Pricing Strategy for Your Innovation

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Craft a comprehensive pricing strategy for your MedTech innovation, considering value proposition, market dynamics, and competitive landscape.

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Determine the value proposition of your innovation.
Analyze the market to understand pricing benchmarks.
Develop pricing models and scenarios.
Create a pricing strategy document.

Contribute to Open Source MedTech Projects

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Engage with the open source community by contributing to MedTech projects, fostering collaboration and expanding your knowledge base.

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Identify open source MedTech projects that align with your interests and skills.
Review the project documentation and codebase.
Identify areas where you can contribute.
Submit your contributions to the project.

Career center

Learners who complete MedTech Go-To-Market Strategy will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Medical Device Entrepreneur

A Medical Device Entrepreneur starts and runs a business that develops and sells medical devices. The MedTech Go-To-Market Strategy course can provide medical device entrepreneurs with an understanding of the medical device market and how to develop and launch a successful medical device company.

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Market Research Analyst

A Market Research Analyst conducts research to understand market trends and customer behavior. The MedTech Go-To-Market Strategy course can provide market research analysts with a deep understanding of the medical device market and how to conduct effective market research.

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Medical Device Marketing Manager

A Medical Device Marketing Manager is responsible for developing and executing marketing strategies for medical devices. The MedTech Go-To-Market Strategy course can help a person in this role understand the medical device market and develop effective marketing campaigns.

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Medical Sales Manager

A Medical Sales Manager leads and manages a team of medical device sales representatives. The MedTech Go-To-Market Strategy course can provide a person in this role with an understanding of the medical device market and how to develop and execute effective sales strategies.

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Product Marketing Manager

A Product Marketing Manager is responsible for developing and executing marketing strategies for products and services. The MedTech Go-To-Market Strategy course can help product marketing managers understand the medical device market and develop effective marketing strategies.

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Healthcare Consultant

A Healthcare Consultant provides advice and guidance to healthcare organizations on a variety of topics, including strategy, operations, and marketing. The MedTech Go-To-Market Strategy course may be useful for someone working as a healthcare consultant, as it provides a deep understanding of the medical device market.

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Medical Device Sales Representative

A Medical Device Sales Representative promotes and sells a variety of medical devices and equipment to hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare providers. The MedTech Go-To-Market Strategy course may be useful to a person in this career as it provides an understanding of the market for medical devices and how to position a product for success.

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Medical Device Design Engineer

A Medical Device Design Engineer designs and develops medical devices. The MedTech Go-To-Market Strategy course can provide a person in this role with an understanding of the market for medical devices and how to design devices that meet market needs.

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Medical Device Regulatory Affairs Specialist

A Medical Device Regulatory Affairs Specialist ensures that medical devices comply with regulatory requirements. The MedTech Go-To-Market Strategy course can be useful to someone working in medical device regulatory affairs, as it provides an understanding of the regulatory landscape for medical devices.

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Medical Device Quality Assurance Manager

A Medical Device Quality Assurance Manager is responsible for ensuring that medical devices are manufactured and tested to meet quality standards. The MedTech Go-To-Market Strategy course can help a person in this role understand the regulatory requirements for medical devices and how to develop and implement quality assurance systems.

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Health Policy Analyst

A Health Policy Analyst analyzes and develops policies related to healthcare. The MedTech Go-To-Market Strategy course can provide health policy analysts with an understanding of the medical device market and how policy decisions can affect the industry.

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Medical Writer

A Medical Writer creates and edits written content on medical and healthcare topics. The MedTech Go-To-Market Strategy course provides an understanding of the medical device market and reimbursement strategies, which can be beneficial to medical writers who focus on medical devices.

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Venture Capitalist

A Venture Capitalist invests in early-stage companies with high growth potential. The MedTech Go-To-Market Strategy course can provide venture capitalists with an understanding of the medical device market and how to identify and invest in promising medical device companies.

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Healthcare Administrator

A Healthcare Administrator manages the day-to-day operations of a healthcare organization. The MedTech Go-To-Market Strategy course can provide healthcare administrators with an understanding of the medical device market and how to make informed decisions about purchasing and using medical devices.

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Patent Attorney

A Patent Attorney helps clients obtain and protect patents for their inventions. The MedTech Go-To-Market Strategy course can provide patent attorneys with an understanding of the medical device market and how to develop and prosecute patent applications for medical devices.

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