معرفی
Thomas P. Hughes serves as a Lecturer in Regulatory Science & Medical Device Development at the University of St. Thomas, bringing 25 years of medical technology industry experience with specialization in medical device reimbursement systems. He concurrently holds the position of Senior Principal Advisor, Health Economics and Reimbursement, at the Regulatory and Clinical Research Institute, Inc. (RCRI) in Minneapolis.
Education:
- JD from William Mitchell College of Law
- BA in Political Science from the University of Minnesota
Research Expertise: His scholarly focus centers on navigating reimbursement frameworks for medical devices, including coverage determination, coding protocols, and payment mechanisms. He investigates health economic methodologies for clinical trial design and policy strategies to demonstrate value for emerging medical technologies. His work bridges legal, economic, and regulatory dimensions of healthcare innovation through extensive industry engagement with firms like Encore Medical Corporation and Hill-Rom, Inc.
Professional Narrative: Prior to medical technology leadership roles, Hughes practiced healthcare law at a major Minneapolis firm. His career demonstrates consistent advocacy before federal and state decision-makers while building reimbursement infrastructure for medical device companies. Though currently not teaching scheduled courses, his academic contribution focuses on translating real-world regulatory challenges into educational frameworks for future medical device professionals.
