AmeriCare Health Care Act of 2007
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2008 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Family Health Care Accessibility Act-H.R.1626; Protecting Every Health Center Act-H.R.2270; FTCA for Employees and Volunteers in Public Health Emergencies-H.R.870; Health Centers Renewal Act-H.R.-1343/S.901; Minority Health Improvement and Health Disparity Elimination Act-H.R. 3333/S.1576; Health Partnership Act-S.325; Health Care Safety Net Act of 2007-S.901; Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2007-H.R.3014; Deamontes Law-H.R.2371; U.S. Physician Shortage Elimination Act of 2007-H.R.410/S.896; Health Partnership Through Creative Federalism Act-H.R. 506; Inclusion of CHC Employees in Federal Health Benefits Program-H.R.1518; Americare Health Care Act of 2007-H.R. 1841; Community Health Centers Investment Act-S. 941; Ten Steps to Transform Health Care in America Act-S.1783; National Health Service Corps. and Loan Repayment Programs Reauthorization Act of 2007-H.R.4205; NHSC Scholarship and Loan Repayment Programs Reauthorization Act of 2007-H.R.2915; NHSC Improvement Act of 2007-H.R. 1884; Inclusion of Health Center Employees in Federal Health Benefits Program-S.2186; Wired for Health Care Quality Act-S.1693; Health Information Technology Act-S.1408; Craig Thomas Rural Hospital and Provider Equity Act of 2007-S.1605; Conrad State 30 Improvement Act. -S.2672-; Deamonte Drive Dental Care Access Improvement Act of 2008-S.2723/H.R.5549; Pro(TECH) T Act-H.R.6357; Health Center Safety Net Act of 2008-H.R.1343; Dental Health Improvement Act of 2008-S.3067; Access for All America Act-S.3412.
Client expense: $150,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB)
2008 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
H.R.15: To provide a program of national health insurance, and for other purposes. H.R.113: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require group health plans to provide coverage for reconstructive surgery following mastectomy, consistent with the Women's Health and Cancer Rights Act of 1998. H.R.119: To require that health plans provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for mastectomies, lumpectomies, and lymph node dissection for the treatment of breast cancer and coverage for secondary consultations. H.R.282: To amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require that group and individual health insurance coverage and group health plans provide coverage for second opinions. H.R.283: To amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require that group and individual health insurance coverage and group health plans permit enrollees direct access to services of obstetrical and gynecological physician services directly and without a referral. H.R.506: To provide for innovation in health care through State initiatives that expand coverage and access. H.R.676: To provide for comprehensive health insurance coverage for all United States residents, and for other purposes. H.R.758: To require that health plans provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for mastectomies, lumpectomies, and lymph node dissection for the treatment of breast cancer and coverage for secondary consultations. H.R.914: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow individuals a refundable credit against income tax for the purchase of private health insurance, and for other purposes. H.R.979: To amend title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to protect consumers in managed care plans and other health coverage. H.R.1076: To promote health care coverage parity for individuals participating in legal recreational activities or legal transportation activities. H.R.1367: To amend section 712 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, section 2705 of the Public Health Service Act, and section 9812 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require equity in the provision of mental health and substance-related disorder benefits under group health plans. H.R.1368: To establish a program to provide financial incentives to encourage the adoption and use of interactive personal health records. H.R.1424: To amend section 712 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, section 2705 of the Public Health Service Act, and section 9812 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require equity in the provision of mental health and substance-related disorder benefits under group health plans. H.R.1802: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a refundable tax credit to small businesses for the costs of qualified health insurance. H.R.1820: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the exclusion from gross income for employer-provided health coverage for employees' spouses and dependent children to coverage provided to other eligible designated beneficiaries of employees. H.R.1841: To amend the Social Security Act and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for an AmeriCare that assures the provision of health insurance coverage to all residents, and for other purposes. H.R. 2034: to provide quality, affordable health care for all Americans. H.R. 2132: to amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a small business health benefits program. H.R. 2302: to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a deduction for premiums for high deductible health plans required with respect to health savings accounts. H.R. 2633: to improve the health of Americans and reduce health care costs by reorienting the nation's health care system toward prevention, wellness, and self care. H.R. 2737: to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow previously uninsured individuals a refundable credit for health insurance costs and to provide tax incentives to encourage small business health plans.H.R.1111: To amend titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to ensure that every uninsured child in America has health insurance coverage, and for other purposes. H.R.2851: To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, the Public Health Service Act, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to ensure that dependent students who take a medically necessary leave of absence do not lose health insurance coverage, and for other purposes. H.R.3195: To restore the intent and protections of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. H.R. 3234: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve access to health care through expanded health savings accounts. H.R. 3306: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow amounts in a health flexible spending arrangement that are unused during a plan year to be carried over to subsequent plan years or deposited into certain health or retirement plans. H.R. 3584: To amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to extend funding for 18 months for the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP), and for other purposes. H.R. 3800: to advance the adoption of nationwide interoperable health information technology and to improve health care quality and reduce health care costs in the United States. H.R. 4222: to amend title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, and title XXII of the Public Health Service Act to extend COBRA benefits for certain TAA-eligible individuals and PBGC recipients. H.R. 4232: to improve mental and substance use health care. H.R. 4848: to extend for one year parity in the application of certain limits to mental health benefits, and for other purposes. H.R.5442: To provide individuals with access to health information of which they are a subject, to ensure personal privacy, security, and confidentiality with respect to health related information in promoting the development of a nationwide interoperable health information infrastructure, to impose criminal and civil penalties for unauthorized use of personal health information, to provide for the strong enforcement of these rights, to protect States' rights, and for other purposes. H.R.5449: To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, Public Health Service Act, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prohibit discrimination in group health coverage and individual health insurance coverage. H.R.6357:to amend the Public Health Service Act to promote the adoption of health information technology, and for other purposes. H.R. 6444: to provide affordable, guaranteed private health coverage that will make Americans healthier and can never be taken away. H.R.6357: To amend the Public Health Service Act to promote the adoption of health information technology, and for other purposes. H.R. 6699: to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to reform Medicare payments to physicians and certain other providers and improve Medicare benefits, to encourage the offering of health coverage by small businesses, to provide tax incentives for the purchase of health insurance by individuals, to increase access to health care for veterans, to address the nursing shortage. H.Res 1228: Ensuring access to affordable and quality health care without exacerbating the Federal budget or contributing to market inflation while providing greater choices for consumers. S.95: A bill to amend titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to ensure that every uninsured child in America has health insurance coverage, and for other purposes. S.99: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a refundable credit for small business employee health insurance expenses. S.243: A bill to improve patient access to health care services and provide improved medical care by reducing the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system. S.244: A bill to improve women's access to health care services and provide improved medical care by reducing the excessive burden the liability system places on the delivery of obstetrical and gynecological services. S.325: A bill to provide for innovation in health care through State initiatives that expand coverage and access and improve quality and efficiency in the health care system. S.400: A bill to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to ensure that dependent students who take a medically necessary leave of absence do not lose health insurance coverage, and for other purposes. S.459: A bill to require that health plans provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for mastectomies, lumpectomies, and lymph node dissection for the treatment of breast cancer and coverage for secondary consultations. S.558: A bill to provide parity between health insurance coverage of mental health benefits and benefits for medical and surgical services. S.616: A bill to promote health care coverage parity for individuals participating in legal recreational activities or legal transportation activities. S.733: A bill to promote the development of health care cooperatives that will help businesses to pool the health care purchasing power of employers, and for other purposes. S.1019: A bill to provide comprehensive reform of the health care system of the United States, and for other purposes. S.1198: to determine successful methods to provide protection from catastrophic health expenses for individuals who have exceeded health insurance lifetime limits, to provide catastrophic health insurance coverage for uninsured individuals, and for other purposes. S.1298: to amend the Social Security Act to establish a federal reinsurance program for catastrophic health care costs. S.1342: A bill to improve the health of Americans and reduce health care costs by reorienting the Nation's health care system toward prevention, wellness, and self care. S.1693: A bill to enhance the adoption of a nationwide interoperable health information technology system and to improve the quality and reduce the costs of health care in the United States. S.1753: to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a tax credit to employers for the costs of implementing wellness programs, and for other purposes. S.1754: A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for a workplace wellness education campaign and an evaluation of employer-based wellness programs, and for other purposes. S.1881: to amend the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 to restore the intent and protections of that law, and for other purposes. S. 2236: to amend title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide additional limitations on preexisting condition exclusions in group health plans and health insurance coverage in the group and individual markets. S. 2499: to amend titles XVIII, XIX, and XXI of the Social Security Act to extend provisions under the Medicare, Medicaid, and State Children's Health Insurance programs S. 2706: to impose a limitation on lifetime aggregate limits imposed by health plans S. 2748: to direct the secretary of health and human services to publish physical activity guidelines for the general public, and for other purposes S. 3321: to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide coordinated leadership in federal efforts to prevent and reduce overweight and obesity and to promote sound health and nutrition among Americans S. 3402: to provide information and education to consumers concerning health care services and health insurance coverage. S. 3406: to restore the intent and protections of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. S.3712: A bill to make a technical correction in the Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008.
2008 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
S 1455 National Health Information Technology & Provacy Advancement Act of 2007 HR 1841 AmeriCare Health Care Act of 2007 HR 6357 Protecting Records, Optimizing Treatment & Easing Communication through Healthcare Technology Act of 2008 HR 6898 Health-e Information Technology Act of 2008 S 1451 Quality, Reformm Expansion & Savings Act [health IT] S 1693 Wired for Health Care Quality Act [health IT]
Client expense: $184,875 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2008 · fourth_quarter · Insurance
S. 325: Health Partnership Act H.R.506: Health Partnership Through Creative Federalism Act S. 334: Healthy Americans Act S. 1198: Catastrophic Health Coverage Promotion Act H.R. 676: United States National Health Insurance Act S. 1242: To amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act and the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to establish a biofuel pilot program to offer crop insurance to producers of experimental biofuel crops and a program to make loans and loan guarantees to producers of experimental biofuel crops H.R. 1841: AmeriCare Health Care Act of 2007
Client expense: $280,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Insurance
H.R. 3912 - To provide for the transfer of naval vessels to certain foreign recipients. H.R. 976 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax relief for small businesses, and for other purposes. H.R.1841 - To amend the Social Security Act and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for an AmeriCare that assures the provision of health insurance coverage to all residents, and for other purposes. H.R. 819 - To expand access to preventive health care services that help reduce unintended pregnancy, reduce abortions, and improve access to women's health care. H.R. 3088 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that distributions from an individual retirement plan, a section 401(k) plan, a section 403(b) contract, or a section 457 plan shall not be includible in gross income to the extent used to pay long-term care insurance premiums. H.R. 3043 - Making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes. S. 334 - A bill to provide affordable, guaranteed private health coverage that will make Americans healthier and can never be taken away. S. 504 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish long-term care trust accounts and allow a refundable tax credit for contributions to such accounts, and for other purposes. S. 1019 - A bill to provide comprehensive reform of the health care system of the United States, and for other purposes. S. 1809 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to eliminate the in the home restriction for Medicare coverage of mobility devices for individuals with expected long-term needs. S. 1244 - A bill to amend the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 to expand coverage under the Act, to increase protections for whistleblowers, to increase penalties for certain violators, and for other purposes.
| Democratic |
| CA |
| Carolyn Kilpatrick | Democratic | MI |
| Charles B. Rangel | Democratic | NY |
| Corrine Brown | Democratic | FL |
| Donna M. Christensen | Democratic | VI |
| Ed Pastor | Democratic | AZ |
| Edolphus Towns | Democratic | NY |
| Eleanor Holmes Norton | Democratic | DC |
| George Miller | Democratic | CA |
| Henry A. Waxman | Democratic | CA |
| Janice D. Schakowsky | Democratic | IL |
| Jerrold Nadler | Democratic | NY |
| Jesse L. Jackson Jr. | Democratic | IL |
| John Conyers, Jr. | Democratic | MI |
| John Lewis | Democratic | GA |
| Julia Carson | Democratic | IN |
| Lois Capps | Democratic | CA |
| Louise McIntosh Slaughter | Democratic | NY |
| Lynn C. Woolsey | Democratic | CA |
| Maurice D. Hinchey | Democratic | NY |
| Michael McNulty | Democratic | NY |
| Neil Abercrombie | Democratic | HI |
| Peter Welch | Democratic | VT |
| Phil Hare | Democratic | IL |
| Raúl M. Grijalva | Democratic | AZ |
| Steve Cohen | Democratic | TN |
| Tammy Baldwin | Democratic | WI |
| Tom Lantos | Democratic | CA |
| Xavier Becerra | Democratic | CA |
Client expense: $515,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade & Development Agency (USTDA), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Client expense: $460,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
H.R.7128 - To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to improve the transparency of information on skilled nursing facilities and nursing facilities and to clarify and improve the targeting of the enforcement of requirements with respect to such facilities. H.R.7110 - Making supplemental appropriations for job creation and preservation, infrastructure investment, and economic and energy assistance for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes. H.R. 2807 - To intensify stem cell research showing evidence of substantial clinical benefit to patients, and for other purposes. H.R. 1783 - To amend the Social Security Act to enhance the social security of the Nation by ensuring adequate public-private infrastructure and to resolve to prevent, detect, treat, intervene in, and prosecute elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation, & for other purposes. H.R. 2521 - To provide loans and grants for fire sprinkler retrofitting in nursing facilities. H.R. 3025 - To amend title XVII of the Social Security Act to provide comprehensive improvements to the Medicare Prescription Drug Program, and for other purposes. H.R.1046 - To amend titles XI and XVIII of the Social Security Act to modernize the quality improvement organization (QIO) program. H.R.1841 - To amend the Social Security Act and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for an AmeriCare that assures the provision of health insurance coverage to all residents, and for other purposes. H.R.4082 - To improve the quality of, and access to, long-term care. H.R.3784 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve the quality of care in skilled nursing facilities under the Medicare Program through requiring the reporting of expenditures for nursing. H.R.976 - An act to amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to extend and improve the Children's Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes. H.R.4854 - To amend the provisions of title 31, United States Code, relating to false claims to clarify and make technical amendments to those provisions, and for other purposes. H.R.3453 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to repeal the Medicare competitive bidding demonstration project for clinical laboratory services. H.R.3180 - To amend title 31, United States Code, to clarify who is an original source for purposes of bringing a qui tam action. H.R. 5480 - To repond to a Medicare funding warning. H.R.6337 - To amend the Public Health Service Act to attract and retain trained health care professionals and direct care workers dedicated to providing quality care to the growing population of older Americans. H.R.5878 - To authorize programs to increase the number of nurses within the Armed Forces through assistance for service as nurse faculty or education as nurses, and for other purposes. H.R.2705 - To amend the Compact of Free Association Amendments Act of 2003, and for other purposes. H.R.6252 - To amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to delay and reform the Medicare competitive acquisition program for purchase of durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies. H.R. 5799 - To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to improve the transparency of information on skilled nursing facilities and nursing facilities and to clarify and improve the targeting of the enforcement of requirements with respect to such facilities. H.Res.1203 - Expressing support for designation of the week beginning May 11, 2008, as "National Nursing Home Week". S.Res.543 - A resolutioni designating the week beginning May 11, 2008, as "National Nursing Home Week". S. 2641 - A bill to amend title XVII and XIX of the Social Security Act to improve the transparenct of information on skilled nursing facilities and nursing facilities and to clarift and improce the targeting of the enforcement of requitements with respect to such facilities. S. 1980 - A bill to improve the quality of, and access to, long-term care. S. 2662 - A bill to respond to a Medicare funding warning. S. 2041 - A bill to amend the False Claims Act. S. 1693 - A bill to enhance the adoption of a nationwide interoperable health information technology system and to improce the quality and reduce the costs of health care in the United States. S. 1947 - A bill to amend title XI of the Social Security Act to improve the quality improvement organization (QIO) program. S. 2099 - A bill to amend title XVII of teh Social Security Act to repeal the medicare competitive bidding project for clinical laboratory services. S. 1070 - A bill to amend the Social Security Act to enhance the social security of the Nation by ensuring adequate public-private infrastructure and to resolve to prevent, detect, treat, intervene in, and prosecute elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation, and for other purposes. S. 1019 - A bill to provide comprehensive reform of the health care system of the United States, and for other purposes. S. 1814 - A bill to provide individuals with access to health information of which they are a subject, ensure personal privacy with respect to health related information, promote the use of non-identifiabel information for health research, impose criminal and civil penalties for unauthorized use of protected health information, to provide for the strong enforcement of these rights, and to protect States' rights. S. 1615 - A bill to provide loans and grants for fire sprinkler retrofitting in nursing facilities. S. 845 - A bill to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to expand and intensify programs with respect to research and related activities concerning elder falls. S. 334 - A bill to provide affordable, guaranteed private health coverage that will make Americans healthier and can never be taken away. S. 325 - A bill to provide for innovation in health care through State initiatives that expand coverage and access and improve quality and efficiency in the health care system. S. 1980 - A bill to improve the quality of, and access to, long-term care. S.2708 - A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to attract and retain trained health care professionals and direct care workers dedicated to providing quality care to the growing population of older Americans. S. 3144 - A bill to amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to delay and reform the Medicare competitive acquisition program for purchase of durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies. S.2603 - A bill to amend title XI and XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide increased civil and criminal penalties for acts involving fraud and abuse under the Medicare program and to increase the amount of the surety bond required for suppliers of durable medical equipment. S.2641- A bill to amend title XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to improve the transparency of information on skilled nursing facilities and nursing facilities and to clarify and improve the targeting of the enforcement of requirements with respect to such facilities. H.R.1424 - A bill to provide authority for the Federal Government to purchase and insure certain types of troubled assets for the purposes of providing stability to and preventing disruption in the economy and financial system and protecting taxpayers, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives for energy production and conservation, to extend certain expiring provisions, to provide individual income tax relief, and for other purposes. H.R. 5268 H.R. 5613 H.R. 6331 S. 2820
Client expense: $460,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 1424, Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008 (as included in the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008), provisions on mental health parity and physician-owned hospitals H.R. 6983, Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008, all provisions S. 558 Mental Health Parity Act of 2007, all provisions S. 3335, Jobs, Energy, Families, and Disaster Relief Act of 2008, provisions on mental health parity H.R. 6049, Energy and Tax Extenders Act of 2008, provisions on mental health parity H.R. 6357, PRO(TECH)T Act of 2008, all provisions H.R. 6898, Health-e Information Technology Act of 2008, all provisions S. 1693, Wired for Health Care Quality Act, provisions relating to data collection, quality, and performance reporting H.R. 6179, Promoting Health Information Technology Act of 2008, all provisions S. 3300, Rural Hospital Assistance Act of 2008, provisions on physician-owned hospitals and self-referral S. 334, Healthy Americans Act, all provisions H.R. 6569, Public Health Emergency Response Act of 2008, all provisions H.R. 1841, AmeriCare Health Care Act of 2007, all provisions H.R. 2357, MediKids Health Insurance Act of 2007, all provisions H.R. 5873, Family Leave Insurance Act of 2008, all provisions H.R. 5639, Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans Act of 2008, all provisions H.R. 3257, Fitness Integrated with Teaching Kids Act, all provisions S. 3575, Labeling Education and Nutrition Act of 2008 (LEAN Act of 2008), all provisions H.R. 2833, Preexisting Condition Exclusion Patient Protection Act of 2007, all provisions H.R. 2842, Children's Health Protection Act of 2007, all provisions H.R. 6845, Fair Copyright in Research Works Act, all provisions H.R. 3544, Catalyst to Better Diabetes Care Act of 2007, all provisions H.R. 1532, Comprehensive Tuberculosis Elimination Act of 2007, all provisions H.R. 2994, National Pain Care Policy Act of 2007, all provisions H.R. 1283, Arthritis Prevention, Control, and Cure Act of 2007, all provisions S. 2731, to improve the oversight and regulation of tissue banks and the tissue donation process, and for other purposes, all provisions S. 3040 and H.R. 6100, Kid-Safe Chemicals Act of 2008, all provisions H.R. 2464, to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide a means for continued improvement in emergency medical services for children, all provisions H.R. 7192, Preserving Patient Access to Primary Care Act, all provisions H.R. 758, Breast Cancer Patient Protection Act of 2008, all provisions S. 3354, Volunteer Healthcare Program Act of 2008, all provisions S. 3408, Comparative Effectiveness Research Act of 2008, all provisions H.R. 6752 and S. 3396, Independent Drug Education and Outreach Act of 2008, all provisions S. 1695, Biologics Price Competition and Innovation Act of 2007, all provisions H.R. 5620, Fresh Produce Safety Act, all provisions H.R. 1038 and S. 623, to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the licensing of comparable and interchangeable biological products, and for other purposes, all provisions H.R. 1956, Patient Protection and Innovative Biologic Medicines Act of 2007, all provisions S. 1505, Affordable Biologics for Consumers Act, all provisions H.R. 6498 and S. 976, Genomics and Personalized Medicine Act of 2008, all provisions H.R. 2823, Fair Balance Prescription Drug Advertisement Act of 2007, all provisions Health Disparities Inclusion of Minorities in Clinical Trials Health Savings Accounts Medical devices - standardization of expiration dates Disability Nondiscrimination (Americans with Disabilities Act/hearing interpreters) The Uninsured, AMA's Plan Childhood Obesity Social Security Administration Disability Claims Processing Blood and Blood Components Safety Pregnancy and Lactation Prescription Drug and Biological Products Labeling Children's Health Insurance Program Directive Post-marketing Surveillance of Prescription Drugs DEA - E-Prescribing Constraints E-Prescribing Incentive Program Provider Conscience Clause Home Stockpiling of Antivirals National Ambient Air Quality for Lead
Client expense: $4,260,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA)
2008 · third_quarter · Insurance
H.R. 3912 - To provide for the transfer of naval vessels to certain foreign recipients. H.R. 976 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax relief for small businesses, and for other purposes. H.R.1841 - To amend the Social Security Act and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for an AmeriCare that assures the provision of health insurance coverage to all residents, and for other purposes. H.R. 819 - To expand access to preventive health care services that help reduce unintended pregnancy, reduce abortions, and improve access to women's health care. H.R. 3088 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that distributions from an individual retirement plan, a section 401(k) plan, a section 403(b) contract, or a section 457 plan shall not be includible in gross income to the extent used to pay long-term care insurance premiums. H.R. 3043 - Making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes. S. 334 - A bill to provide affordable, guaranteed private health coverage that will make Americans healthier and can never be taken away. S. 504 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish long-term care trust accounts and allow a refundable tax credit for contributions to such accounts, and for other purposes. S. 1019 - A bill to provide comprehensive reform of the health care system of the United States, and for other purposes. S. 1809 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to eliminate the in the home restriction for Medicare coverage of mobility devices for individuals with expected long-term needs. S. 1244 - A bill to amend the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 to expand coverage under the Act, to increase protections for whistleblowers, to increase penalties for certain violators, and for other purposes.
Client expense: $390,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Health Issues
H.R.7128 - To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to improve the transparency of information on skilled nursing facilities and nursing facilities and to clarify and improve the targeting of the enforcement of requirements with respect to such facilities. H.R.7110 - Making supplemental appropriations for job creation and preservation, infrastructure investment, and economic and energy assistance for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes. H.R. 2807 - To intensify stem cell research showing evidence of substantial clinical benefit to patients, and for other purposes. H.R. 1783 - To amend the Social Security Act to enhance the social security of the Nation by ensuring adequate public-private infrastructure and to resolve to prevent, detect, treat, intervene in, and prosecute elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation, & for other purposes. H.R. 2521 - To provide loans and grants for fire sprinkler retrofitting in nursing facilities. H.R. 3025 - To amend title XVII of the Social Security Act to provide comprehensive improvements to the Medicare Prescription Drug Program, and for other purposes. H.R.1046 - To amend titles XI and XVIII of the Social Security Act to modernize the quality improvement organization (QIO) program. H.R.1841 - To amend the Social Security Act and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for an AmeriCare that assures the provision of health insurance coverage to all residents, and for other purposes. H.R.4082 - To improve the quality of, and access to, long-term care. H.R.3784 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve the quality of care in skilled nursing facilities under the Medicare Program through requiring the reporting of expenditures for nursing. H.R.976 - An act to amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to extend and improve the Children's Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes. H.R.4854 - To amend the provisions of title 31, United States Code, relating to false claims to clarify and make technical amendments to those provisions, and for other purposes. H.R.3453 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to repeal the Medicare competitive bidding demonstration project for clinical laboratory services. H.R.3180 - To amend title 31, United States Code, to clarify who is an original source for purposes of bringing a qui tam action. H.R. 5480 - To repond to a Medicare funding warning. H.R.6337 - To amend the Public Health Service Act to attract and retain trained health care professionals and direct care workers dedicated to providing quality care to the growing population of older Americans. H.R.5878 - To authorize programs to increase the number of nurses within the Armed Forces through assistance for service as nurse faculty or education as nurses, and for other purposes. H.R.2705 - To amend the Compact of Free Association Amendments Act of 2003, and for other purposes. H.R.6252 - To amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to delay and reform the Medicare competitive acquisition program for purchase of durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies. H.R. 5799 - To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to improve the transparency of information on skilled nursing facilities and nursing facilities and to clarify and improve the targeting of the enforcement of requirements with respect to such facilities. H.Res.1203 - Expressing support for designation of the week beginning May 11, 2008, as "National Nursing Home Week". S.Res.543 - A resolutioni designating the week beginning May 11, 2008, as "National Nursing Home Week". S. 2641 - A bill to amend title XVII and XIX of the Social Security Act to improve the transparenct of information on skilled nursing facilities and nursing facilities and to clarift and improce the targeting of the enforcement of requitements with respect to such facilities. S. 1980 - A bill to improve the quality of, and access to, long-term care. S. 2662 - A bill to respond to a Medicare funding warning. S. 2041 - A bill to amend the False Claims Act. S. 1693 - A bill to enhance the adoption of a nationwide interoperable health information technology system and to improce the quality and reduce the costs of health care in the United States. S. 1947 - A bill to amend title XI of the Social Security Act to improve the quality improvement organization (QIO) program. S. 2099 - A bill to amend title XVII of teh Social Security Act to repeal the medicare competitive bidding project for clinical laboratory services. S. 1070 - A bill to amend the Social Security Act to enhance the social security of the Nation by ensuring adequate public-private infrastructure and to resolve to prevent, detect, treat, intervene in, and prosecute elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation, and for other purposes. S. 1019 - A bill to provide comprehensive reform of the health care system of the United States, and for other purposes. S. 1814 - A bill to provide individuals with access to health information of which they are a subject, ensure personal privacy with respect to health related information, promote the use of non-identifiabel information for health research, impose criminal and civil penalties for unauthorized use of protected health information, to provide for the strong enforcement of these rights, and to protect States' rights. S. 1615 - A bill to provide loans and grants for fire sprinkler retrofitting in nursing facilities. S. 845 - A bill to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to expand and intensify programs with respect to research and related activities concerning elder falls. S. 334 - A bill to provide affordable, guaranteed private health coverage that will make Americans healthier and can never be taken away. S. 325 - A bill to provide for innovation in health care through State initiatives that expand coverage and access and improve quality and efficiency in the health care system. S. 1980 - A bill to improve the quality of, and access to, long-term care. S.2708 - A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to attract and retain trained health care professionals and direct care workers dedicated to providing quality care to the growing population of older Americans. S. 3144 - A bill to amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to delay and reform the Medicare competitive acquisition program for purchase of durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies. S.2603 - A bill to amend title XI and XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide increased civil and criminal penalties for acts involving fraud and abuse under the Medicare program and to increase the amount of the surety bond required for suppliers of durable medical equipment. S.2641- A bill to amend title XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to improve the transparency of information on skilled nursing facilities and nursing facilities and to clarify and improve the targeting of the enforcement of requirements with respect to such facilities. H.R.1424 - A bill to provide authority for the Federal Government to purchase and insure certain types of troubled assets for the purposes of providing stability to and preventing disruption in the economy and financial system and protecting taxpayers, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives for energy production and conservation, to extend certain expiring provisions, to provide individual income tax relief, and for other purposes.
Client expense: $390,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Health Issues
Family Health Care Accessibility Act-H.R.1626; Protecting Every Health Center Act-H.R.2270; FTCA for Employees and Volunteers in Public Health Emergencies-H.R.870; Health Centers Renewal Act-H.R.-1343/S.901; Minority Health Improvement and Health Disparity Elimination Act-H.R. 3333/S.1576; Health Partnership Act-S.325; Health Care Safety Net Act of 2008-S.901/H.R.1343; Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2007-H.R.3014; Deamontes Law-H.R.2371; U.S. Physician Shortage Elimination Act of 2007-H.R.410/S.896; Health Partnership Through Creative Federalism Act-H.R. 506; Inclusion of CHC Employees in Federal Health Benefits Program-H.R.1518; Americare Health Care Act of 2007-H.R. 1841; Community Health Centers Investment Act-S. 941; Ten Steps to Transform Health Care in America Act-S.1783; National Health Service Corps. and Loan Repayment Programs Reauthorization Act of 2007-H.R.4205; NHSC Scholarship and Loan Repayment Programs Reauthorization Act of 2007-H.R.2915; NHSC Improvement Act of 2007-H.R. 1884; Inclusion of Health Center Employees in Federal Health Benefits Program-S.2186; Wired for Health Care Quality Act-S.1693; Health Information Technology Act-S.1408; Craig Thomas Rural Hospital and Provider Equity Act of 2007-S.1605; Conrad State 30 Improvement Act. -S.2672-; Deamonte Drive Dental Care Access Improvement Act of 2008-S.2723/H.R.5549; Pro(TECH) T Act-H.R.6357; Dental Health Improvement Act of 2008-S.3067; Access for All America Act-S.3412.
Client expense: $160,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB)
2008 · third_quarter · Health Issues
H.R.15: To provide a program of national health insurance, and for other purposes. H.R.113: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require group health plans to provide coverage for reconstructive surgery following mastectomy, consistent with the Women's Health and Cancer Rights Act of 1998. H.R.119: To require that health plans provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for mastectomies, lumpectomies, and lymph node dissection for the treatment of breast cancer and coverage for secondary consultations. H.R.282: To amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require that group and individual health insurance coverage and group health plans provide coverage for second opinions. H.R.283: To amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require that group and individual health insurance coverage and group health plans permit enrollees direct access to services of obstetrical and gynecological physician services directly and without a referral. H.R.506: To provide for innovation in health care through State initiatives that expand coverage and access. H.R.676: To provide for comprehensive health insurance coverage for all United States residents, and for other purposes. H.R.758: To require that health plans provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for mastectomies, lumpectomies, and lymph node dissection for the treatment of breast cancer and coverage for secondary consultations. H.R.914: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow individuals a refundable credit against income tax for the purchase of private health insurance, and for other purposes. H.R.979: To amend title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to protect consumers in managed care plans and other health coverage. H.R.1076: To promote health care coverage parity for individuals participating in legal recreational activities or legal transportation activities. H.R.1367: To amend section 712 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, section 2705 of the Public Health Service Act, and section 9812 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require equity in the provision of mental health and substance-related disorder benefits under group health plans. H.R.1368: To establish a program to provide financial incentives to encourage the adoption and use of interactive personal health records. H.R.1424: To amend section 712 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, section 2705 of the Public Health Service Act, and section 9812 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require equity in the provision of mental health and substance-related disorder benefits under group health plans. H.R.1802: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a refundable tax credit to small businesses for the costs of qualified health insurance. H.R.1820: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the exclusion from gross income for employer-provided health coverage for employees' spouses and dependent children to coverage provided to other eligible designated beneficiaries of employees. H.R.1841: To amend the Social Security Act and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for an AmeriCare that assures the provision of health insurance coverage to all residents, and for other purposes. H.R. 2034: to provide quality, affordable health care for all Americans. H.R. 2132: to amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a small business health benefits program. H.R. 2302: to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a deduction for premiums for high deductible health plans required with respect to health savings accounts. H.R. 2633: to improve the health of Americans and reduce health care costs by reorienting the nation's health care system toward prevention, wellness, and self care. H.R. 2737: to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow previously uninsured individuals a refundable credit for health insurance costs and to provide tax incentives to encourage small business health plans.H.R.1111: To amend titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to ensure that every uninsured child in America has health insurance coverage, and for other purposes. H.R.2851: To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, the Public Health Service Act, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to ensure that dependent students who take a medically necessary leave of absence do not lose health insurance coverage, and for other purposes. H.R.3195: To restore the intent and protections of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. H.R. 3234: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve access to health care through expanded health savings accounts. H.R. 3306: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow amounts in a health flexible spending arrangement that are unused during a plan year to be carried over to subsequent plan years or deposited into certain health or retirement plans. H.R. 3584: To amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to extend funding for 18 months for the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP), and for other purposes. H.R. 3800: to advance the adoption of nationwide interoperable health information technology and to improve health care quality and reduce health care costs in the United States. H.R. 4222: to amend title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, and title XXII of the Public Health Service Act to extend COBRA benefits for certain TAA-eligible individuals and PBGC recipients. H.R. 4232: to improve mental and substance use health care. H.R. 4848: to extend for one year parity in the application of certain limits to mental health benefits, and for other purposes. H.R.5442: To provide individuals with access to health information of which they are a subject, to ensure personal privacy, security, and confidentiality with respect to health related information in promoting the development of a nationwide interoperable health information infrastructure, to impose criminal and civil penalties for unauthorized use of personal health information, to provide for the strong enforcement of these rights, to protect States' rights, and for other purposes. H.R.5449: To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, Public Health Service Act, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prohibit discrimination in group health coverage and individual health insurance coverage. H.R.6357:to amend the Public Health Service Act to promote the adoption of health information technology, and for other purposes. H.R. 6444: to provide affordable, guaranteed private health coverage that will make Americans healthier and can never be taken away. H.R.6357: To amend the Public Health Service Act to promote the adoption of health information technology, and for other purposes. H.R. 6699: to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to reform Medicare payments to physicians and certain other providers and improve Medicare benefits, to encourage the offering of health coverage by small businesses, to provide tax incentives for the purchase of health insurance by individuals, to increase access to health care for veterans, to address the nursing shortage. H.Res 1228: Ensuring access to affordable and quality health care without exacerbating the Federal budget or contributing to market inflation while providing greater choices for consumers. S.95: A bill to amend titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to ensure that every uninsured child in America has health insurance coverage, and for other purposes. S.99: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a refundable credit for small business employee health insurance expenses. S.243: A bill to improve patient access to health care services and provide improved medical care by reducing the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system. S.244: A bill to improve women's access to health care services and provide improved medical care by reducing the excessive burden the liability system places on the delivery of obstetrical and gynecological services. S.325: A bill to provide for innovation in health care through State initiatives that expand coverage and access and improve quality and efficiency in the health care system. S.400: A bill to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to ensure that dependent students who take a medically necessary leave of absence do not lose health insurance coverage, and for other purposes. S.459: A bill to require that health plans provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for mastectomies, lumpectomies, and lymph node dissection for the treatment of breast cancer and coverage for secondary consultations. S.558: A bill to provide parity between health insurance coverage of mental health benefits and benefits for medical and surgical services. S.616: A bill to promote health care coverage parity for individuals participating in legal recreational activities or legal transportation activities. S.733: A bill to promote the development of health care cooperatives that will help businesses to pool the health care purchasing power of employers, and for other purposes. S.1019: A bill to provide comprehensive reform of the health care system of the United States, and for other purposes. S.1198: to determine successful methods to provide protection from catastrophic health expenses for individuals who have exceeded health insurance lifetime limits, to provide catastrophic health insurance coverage for uninsured individuals, and for other purposes. S.1298: to amend the Social Security Act to establish a federal reinsurance program for catastrophic health care costs. S.1342: A bill to improve the health of Americans and reduce health care costs by reorienting the Nation's health care system toward prevention, wellness, and self care. S.1693: A bill to enhance the adoption of a nationwide interoperable health information technology system and to improve the quality and reduce the costs of health care in the United States. S.1753: to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a tax credit to employers for the costs of implementing wellness programs, and for other purposes. S.1754: A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for a workplace wellness education campaign and an evaluation of employer-based wellness programs, and for other purposes. S.1881: to amend the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 to restore the intent and protections of that law, and for other purposes. S. 2236: to amend title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide additional limitations on preexisting condition exclusions in group health plans and health insurance coverage in the group and individual markets. S. 2499: to amend titles XVIII, XIX, and XXI of the Social Security Act to extend provisions under the Medicare, Medicaid, and State Children's Health Insurance programs S. 2706: to impose a limitation on lifetime aggregate limits imposed by health plans S. 2748: to direct the secretary of health and human services to publish physical activity guidelines for the general public, and for other purposes S. 3321: to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide coordinated leadership in federal efforts to prevent and reduce overweight and obesity and to promote sound health and nutrition among Americans S. 3402: to provide information and education to consumers concerning health care services and health insurance coverage. S. 3406: to restore the intent and protections of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
Client expense: $470,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade & Development Agency (USTDA), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · third_quarter · Insurance
S. 325: Health Partnership Act H.R.506: Health Partnership Through Creative Federalism Act S. 334: Healthy Americans Act S. 1198: Catastrophic Health Coverage Promotion Act H.R. 676: United States National Health Insurance Act S. 1242: To amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act and the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to establish a biofuel pilot program to offer crop insurance to producers of experimental biofuel crops and a program to make loans and loan guarantees to producers of experimental biofuel crops H.R. 1841: AmeriCare Health Care Act of 2007
Client expense: $1,040,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · second_quarter · Health Issues
H.R.15: To provide a program of national health insurance, and for other purposes. H.R.113: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require group health plans to provide coverage for reconstructive surgery following mastectomy, consistent with the Women's Health and Cancer Rights Act of 1998. H.R.119: To require that health plans provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for mastectomies, lumpectomies, and lymph node dissection for the treatment of breast cancer and coverage for secondary consultations. H.R.282: To amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require that group and individual health insurance coverage and group health plans provide coverage for second opinions. H.R.283: To amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require that group and individual health insurance coverage and group health plans permit enrollees direct access to services of obstetrical and gynecological physician services directly and without a referral. H.R.506: To provide for innovation in health care through State initiatives that expand coverage and access. H.R.676: To provide for comprehensive health insurance coverage for all United States residents, and for other purposes. H.R.914: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow individuals a refundable credit against income tax for the purchase of private health insurance, and for other purposes. H.R.979: To amend title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to protect consumers in managed care plans and other health coverage. H.R.1076: To promote health care coverage parity for individuals participating in legal recreational activities or legal transportation activities. H.R.1368: To establish a program to provide financial incentives to encourage the adoption and use of interactive personal health records. H.R.1424: To amend section 712 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, section 2705 of the Public Health Service Act, and section 9812 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require equity in the provision of mental health and substance-related disorder benefits under group health plans. H.R.1802: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a refundable tax credit to small businesses for the costs of qualified health insurance. H.R.1820: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the exclusion from gross income for employer-provided health coverage for employees' spouses and dependent children to coverage provided to other eligible designated beneficiaries of employees. H.R.1841: To amend the Social Security Act and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for an AmeriCare that assures the provision of health insurance coverage to all residents, and for other purposes. H.R. 2034: to provide quality, affordable health care for all Americans. H.R. 2132: to amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a small business health benefits program. H.R. 2302: to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a deduction for premiums for high deductible health plans required with respect to health savings accounts. H.R. 2633: to improve the health of Americans and reduce health care costs by reorienting the nation's health care system toward prevention, wellness, and self care. H.R. 2737: to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow previously uninsured individuals a refundable credit for health insurance costs and to provide tax incentives to encourage small business health plans. H.R.1111: To amend titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to ensure that every uninsured child in America has health insurance coverage, and for other purposes. H.R.1367: To amend section 712 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, section 2705 of the Public Health Service Act, and section 9812 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require equity in the provision of mental health and substance-related disorder benefits under group health plans. H.R. 3234: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve access to health care through expanded health savings accounts. H.R. 3306: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow amounts in a health flexible spending arrangement that are unused during a plan year to be carried over to subsequent plan years or deposited into certain health or retirement plans. H.R. 3584: To amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to extend funding for 18 months for the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP), and for other purposes. H.R. 3800: to advance the adoption of nationwide interoperable health information technology and to improve health care quality and reduce health care costs in the United States. H.R. 4222: to amend title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, and title XXII of the Public Health Service Act to extend COBRA benefits for certain TAA-eligible individuals and PBGC recipients. H.R. 4232: to improve mental and substance use health care. H.R. 4848: to extend for one year parity in the application of certain limits to mental health benefits, and for other purposes. H.R.6357:to amend the Public Health Service Act to promote the adoption of health information technology, and for other purposes. S.95: A bill to amend titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to ensure that every uninsured child in America has health insurance coverage, and for other purposes. S.99: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a refundable credit for small business employee health insurance expenses. S.244: A bill to improve women's access to health care services and provide improved medical care by reducing the excessive burden the liability system places on the delivery of obstetrical and gynecological services. S.325: A bill to provide for innovation in health care through State initiatives that expand coverage and access and improve quality and efficiency in the health care system. S.400: A bill to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to ensure that dependent students who take a medically necessary leave of absence do not lose health insurance coverage, and for other purposes. S.459: A bill to require that health plans provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for mastectomies, lumpectomies, and lymph node dissection for the treatment of breast cancer and coverage for secondary consultations. S.558: A bill to provide parity between health insurance coverage of mental health benefits and benefits for medical and surgical services. S.616: A bill to promote health care coverage parity for individuals participating in legal recreational activities or legal transportation activities. S.733: A bill to promote the development of health care cooperatives that will help businesses to pool the health care purchasing power of employers, and for other purposes. S.243: A bill to improve patient access to health care services and provide improved medical care by reducing the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system. S.1019: A bill to provide comprehensive reform of the health care system of the United States, and for other purposes. S.1198: to determine successful methods to provide protection from catastrophic health expenses for individuals who have exceeded health insurance lifetime limits, to provide catastrophic health insurance coverage for uninsured individuals, and for other purposes. S.1298: to amend the Social Security Act to establish a federal reinsurance program for catastrophic health care costs. S.1342: A bill to improve the health of Americans and reduce health care costs by reorienting the Nation's health care system toward prevention, wellness, and self care. S.1693: A bill to enhance the adoption of a nationwide interoperable health information technology system and to improve the quality and reduce the costs of health care in the United States. S.1753: to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a tax credit to employers for the costs of implementing wellness programs, and for other purposes. S.1754: A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for a workplace wellness education campaign and an evaluation of employer-based wellness programs, and for other purposes. S.1881: to amend the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 to restore the intent and protections of that law, and for other purposes. S. 2236: to amend title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide additional limitations on preexisting condition exclusions in group health plans and health insurance coverage in the group and individual markets. S. 2499: to amend titles XVIII, XIX, and XXI of the Social Security Act to extend provisions under the Medicare, Medicaid, and State Children's Health Insurance programs S. 2706: to impose a limitation on lifetime aggregate limits imposed by health plans S. 2748: to direct the secretary of health and human services to publish physical activity guidelines for the general public, and for other purposes H.R.5442: To provide individuals with access to health information of which they are a subject, to ensure personal privacy, security, and confidentiality with respect to health related information in promoting the development of a nationwide interoperable health information infrastructure, to impose criminal and civil penalties for unauthorized use of personal health information, to provide for the strong enforcement of these rights, to protect States' rights, and for other purposes. H.R.5449: To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, Public Health Service Act, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prohibit discrimination in group health coverage and individual health insurance coverage. H.Res 1228: Ensuring access to affordable and quality health care without exacerbating the Federal budget or contributing to market inflation while providing greater choices for consumers.
Client expense: $540,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade & Development Agency (USTDA), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · second_quarter · Insurance
S. 325: Health Partnership Act H.R.506: Health Partnership Through Creative Federalism Act S. 334: Healthy Americans Act S. 1198: Catastrophic Health Coverage Promotion Act H.R. 676: United States National Health Insurance Act S. 1242: To amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act and the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to establish a biofuel pilot program to offer crop insurance to producers of experimental biofuel crops and a program to make loans and loan guarantees to producers of experimental biofuel crops H.R. 1841: AmeriCare Health Care Act of 2007
Client expense: $400,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · second_quarter · Health Issues
Family Health Care Accessibility Act-H.R.1626; Protecting Every Health Center Act-H.R.2270; FTCA for Employees and Volunteers in Public Health Emergencies-H.R.870; Health Centers Renewal Act-H.R.-1343/S.901; Minority Health Improvement and Health Disparity Elimination Act-H.R. 3333/S.1576; Health Partnership Act-S.325; Health Care Safety Net Act of 2007-S.901; Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2007-H.R.3014; Deamontes Law-H.R.2371; U.S. Physician Shortage Elimination Act of 2007-H.R.410/S.896; Health Partnership Through Creative Federalism Act-H.R. 506; Inclusion of CHC Employees in Federal Health Benefits Program-H.R.1518; Americare Health Care Act of 2007-H.R. 1841; Community Health Centers Investment Act-S. 941; Ten Steps to Transform Health Care in America Act-S.1783; National Health Service Corps. and Loan Repayment Programs Reauthorization Act of 2007-H.R.4205; NHSC Scholarship and Loan Repayment Programs Reauthorization Act of 2007-H.R.2915; NHSC Improvement Act of 2007-H.R. 1884; Inclusion of Health Center Employees in Federal Health Benefits Program-S.2186; Wired for Health Care Quality Act-S.1693; Health Information Technology Act-S.1408. Craig Thomas Rural Hospital and Provider Equity Act of 2007-S.1605; S.2672-Conrad State 30 Improvement Act. ; Deamonte Drive Dental Care Access Improvement Act of 2008-S.2723/H.R.5549; H.R.6357 Pro(TECH) T Act.
Client expense: $180,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB)
2008 · second_quarter · Health Issues
Family Health Care Accessibility Act-H.R.1626; Protecting Every Health Center Act-H.R.2270; FTCA for Employees and Volunteers in Public Health Emergencies-H.R.870; Health Centers Renewal Act-H.R.-1343/S.901; Minority Health Improvement and Health Disparity Elimination Act-H.R. 3333/S.1576; Health Partnership Act-S.325; Health Care Safety Net Act of 2007-S.901; Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2007-H.R.3014; Deamontes Law-H.R.2371; U.S. Physician Shortage Elimination Act of 2007-H.R.410/S.896; Health Partnership Through Creative Federalism Act-H.R. 506; Inclusion of CHC Employees in Federal Health Benefits Program-H.R.1518; Americare Health Care Act of 2007-H.R. 1841; Community Health Centers Investment Act-S. 941; Ten Steps to Transform Health Care in America Act-S.1783; National Health Service Corps. and Loan Repayment Programs Reauthorization Act of 2007-H.R.4205; NHSC Scholarship and Loan Repayment Programs Reauthorization Act of 2007-H.R.2915; NHSC Improvement Act of 2007-H.R. 1884; Inclusion of Health Center Employees in Federal Health Benefits Program-S.2186; Wired for Health Care Quality Act-S.1693; Health Information Technology Act-S.1408. Craig Thomas Rural Hospital and Provider Equity Act of 2007-S.1605; S.2672-Conrad State 30 Improvement Act. ; Deamonte Drive Dental Care Access Improvement Act of 2008-S.2723/H.R.5549; H.R.6357 Pro(TECH) T Act.
Client expense: $180,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB)
2008 · second_quarter · Health Issues
HR 2807 - To intensify stem cell research showing evidence of substantial clinical benefit to patients, and for other purposes. HR 1783 - To amend the Social Security Act to enhance the social security of the Nation by ensuring adequate public-private infrastructure and to resolve to prevent, detect, treat, intervene in, and prosecute elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation, & for other purposes. H.R.2521 - To provide loans and grants for fire sprinkler retrofitting in nursing facilities. H.R.3025 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide comprehensive improvements to the Medicare Prescription Drug Program, and for other purposes. H.R.1046 - To amend titles XI and XVIII of the Social Security Act to modernize the quality improvement organization (QIO) program. H.R.1841 - To amend the Social Security Act and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for an AmeriCare that assures the provision of health insurance coverage to all residents, and for other purposes. H.R.4082 - To improve the quality of, and access to, long-term care. H.R.976 - An act to amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to extend and improve the Children's Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes. H.R.3784 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve the quality of care in skilled nursing facilities under the Medicare Program through requiring the reporting of expenditures for nursing. H.R.3453 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to repeal the Medicare competitive bidding demonstration project for clinical laboratory services. H.R.4854 - To amend the provisions of title 31, United States Code, relating to false claims to clarify and make technical amendments to those provisions, and for other purposes. H.R.3180 - To amend title 31, United States Code, to clarify who is an original source for purposes of bringing a qui tam action. H.R.5480 - To respond to a Medicare funding warning. S.1980 - A bill to improve the quality of, and access to, long-term care. S.2662 - A bill to respond to a medicare funding warning. S.2041 - A bill to amend the False Claims Act. S.1693 - A bill to enhance the adoption of a nationwide interoperable health information technology system and to improve the quality and reduce the costs of health care in the United States. S.2641 - A bill to amend title XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to improve the transparency of information on skilled nursing facilities and nursing facilities and to clarify and improve the targeting of the enforcement of requirements with respect to such facilities. S.1947 - A bill to amend title XI of the Social Security Act to improve the quality improvement organization (QIO) program. S.2099 - A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to repeal the Medicare competitive bidding project for clinical laboratory services. S.1070 - A bill to amend the Social Security Act to enhance the social security of the Nation by ensuring adequate public-private infrastructure and to resolve to prevent, detect, treat, intervene in, and prosecute elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation, and for other purposes. S.1019 - A bill to provide comprehensive reform of the health care system of the United States, and for other purposes. S.1814 - A bill to provide individuals with access to health information of which they are a subject, ensure personal privacy with respect to health related information, promote the use of non-identifiable information for health research, impose criminal and civil penalties for unauthorized use of protected health information, to provide for the strong enforcement of these rights, and to protect States' rights. S.1615 - A bill to provide loans and grants for fire sprinkler retrofitting in nursing facilities. S.845 - A bill to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to expand and intensify programs with respect to research and related activities concerning elder falls. S.334 - A bill to provide affordable, guaranteed private health coverage that will make Americans healthier and can never be taken away. S.325 - A bill to provide for innovation in health care through State initiatives that expand coverage and access and improve quality and efficiency in the health care system. S.1980 - A bill to improve the quality of, and access to, long-term care. S.2708 - A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to attract and retain trained health care professionals and direct care workers dedicated to providing quality care to the growing population of older Americans. H.R.6337 - To amend the Public Health Service Act to attract and retain trained health care professionals and direct care workers dedicated to providing quality care to the growing population of older Americans. H.R.5878 - To authorize programs to increase the number of nurses within the Armed Forces through assistance for service as nurse faculty or education as nurses, and for other purposes. H.R.2705 - To amend the Compact of Free Association Amendments Act of 2003, and for other purposes. H.R.6252 - To amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to delay and reform the Medicare competitive acquisition program for purchase of durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies. S.3144 - A bill to amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to delay and reform the Medicare competitive acquisition program for purchase of durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies. S.2603 - A bill to amend title XI and XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide increased civil and criminal penalties for acts involving fraud and abuse under the Medicare program and to increase the amount of the surety bond required for suppliers of durable medical equipment. S.2641 - A bill to amend title XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to improve the transparency of information on skilled nursing facilities and nursing facilities and to clarify and improve the targeting of the enforcement of requirements with respect to such facilities. H.R.5799 - To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to improve the transparency of information on skilled nursing facilities and nursing facilities and to clarify and improve the targeting of the enforcement of requirements with respect to such facilities. S.RES.543 - A resolution designating the week beginning May 11, 2008, as "National Nursing Home Week". H.RES.1203 - Expressing support for designation of the week beginning May 11, 2008, as "National Nursing Home Week".
Client expense: $380,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2008 · second_quarter · Insurance
H.R.976 - An act to amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to extend and improve the Children's Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes. H.R.1841 - To amend the Social Security Act and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for an AmeriCare that assures the provision of health insurance coverage to all residents, and for other purposes. H.R.3912 - To provide for the transfer of naval vessels to certain foreign recipients. H.R.819 - To expand access to preventive health care services that help reduce unintended pregnancy, reduce abortions, and improve access to women's health care. H.R.3088 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that distributions from an individual retirement plan, a section 401(k) plan, a section 403(b) contract, or a section 457 plan shall not be includible in gross income to the extent used to pay long-term care insurance premiums. S.334 - A bill to provide affordable, guaranteed private health coverage that will make Americans healthier and can never be taken away. S.504 - A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish long-term care trust accounts and allow a refundable tax credit for contributions to such accounts, and for other purposes. S.1019 - A bill to provide comprehensive reform of the health care system of the United States, and for other purposes. S.1809 - A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that distributions from an individual retirement plan, a section 401(k) plan, a section 403(b) contract, or a section 457 plan shall not be includible in gross income to the extent used to pay long-term care insurance premiums. S.1244 - A bill to amend the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 to expand coverage under the Act, to increase protections for whistleblowers, to increase penalties for certain violators, and for other purposes. H.R.3043 - Making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes.
Client expense: $380,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2008 · second_quarter · Health Issues
H.R.15: To provide a program of national health insurance, and for other purposes. H.R.113: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require group health plans to provide coverage for reconstructive surgery following mastectomy, consistent with the Women's Health and Cancer Rights Act of 1998. H.R.119: To require that health plans provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for mastectomies, lumpectomies, and lymph node dissection for the treatment of breast cancer and coverage for secondary consultations. H.R.282: To amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require that group and individual health insurance coverage and group health plans provide coverage for second opinions. H.R.283: To amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require that group and individual health insurance coverage and group health plans permit enrollees direct access to services of obstetrical and gynecological physician services directly and without a referral. H.R.506: To provide for innovation in health care through State initiatives that expand coverage and access. H.R.676: To provide for comprehensive health insurance coverage for all United States residents, and for other purposes. H.R.914: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow individuals a refundable credit against income tax for the purchase of private health insurance, and for other purposes. H.R.979: To amend title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to protect consumers in managed care plans and other health coverage. H.R.1076: To promote health care coverage parity for individuals participating in legal recreational activities or legal transportation activities. H.R.1368: To establish a program to provide financial incentives to encourage the adoption and use of interactive personal health records. H.R.1424: To amend section 712 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, section 2705 of the Public Health Service Act, and section 9812 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require equity in the provision of mental health and substance-related disorder benefits under group health plans. H.R.1802: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a refundable tax credit to small businesses for the costs of qualified health insurance. H.R.1820: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the exclusion from gross income for employer-provided health coverage for employees' spouses and dependent children to coverage provided to other eligible designated beneficiaries of employees. H.R.1841: To amend the Social Security Act and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for an AmeriCare that assures the provision of health insurance coverage to all residents, and for other purposes. H.R. 2034: to provide quality, affordable health care for all Americans. H.R. 2132: to amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a small business health benefits program. H.R. 2302: to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a deduction for premiums for high deductible health plans required with respect to health savings accounts. H.R. 2633: to improve the health of Americans and reduce health care costs by reorienting the nation's health care system toward prevention, wellness, and self care. H.R. 2737: to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow previously uninsured individuals a refundable credit for health insurance costs and to provide tax incentives to encourage small business health plans. H.R.1111: To amend titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to ensure that every uninsured child in America has health insurance coverage, and for other purposes. H.R.1367: To amend section 712 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, section 2705 of the Public Health Service Act, and section 9812 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require equity in the provision of mental health and substance-related disorder benefits under group health plans. H.R. 3234: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve access to health care through expanded health savings accounts. H.R. 3306: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow amounts in a health flexible spending arrangement that are unused during a plan year to be carried over to subsequent plan years or deposited into certain health or retirement plans. H.R. 3584: To amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to extend funding for 18 months for the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP), and for other purposes. H.R. 3800: to advance the adoption of nationwide interoperable health information technology and to improve health care quality and reduce health care costs in the United States. H.R. 4222: to amend title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, and title XXII of the Public Health Service Act to extend COBRA benefits for certain TAA-eligible individuals and PBGC recipients. H.R. 4232: to improve mental and substance use health care. H.R. 4848: to extend for one year parity in the application of certain limits to mental health benefits, and for other purposes. H.R.6357:to amend the Public Health Service Act to promote the adoption of health information technology, and for other purposes. S.95: A bill to amend titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to ensure that every uninsured child in America has health insurance coverage, and for other purposes. S.99: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a refundable credit for small business employee health insurance expenses. S.244: A bill to improve women's access to health care services and provide improved medical care by reducing the excessive burden the liability system places on the delivery of obstetrical and gynecological services. S.325: A bill to provide for innovation in health care through State initiatives that expand coverage and access and improve quality and efficiency in the health care system. S.400: A bill to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to ensure that dependent students who take a medically necessary leave of absence do not lose health insurance coverage, and for other purposes. S.459: A bill to require that health plans provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for mastectomies, lumpectomies, and lymph node dissection for the treatment of breast cancer and coverage for secondary consultations. S.558: A bill to provide parity between health insurance coverage of mental health benefits and benefits for medical and surgical services. S.616: A bill to promote health care coverage parity for individuals participating in legal recreational activities or legal transportation activities. S.733: A bill to promote the development of health care cooperatives that will help businesses to pool the health care purchasing power of employers, and for other purposes. S.243: A bill to improve patient access to health care services and provide improved medical care by reducing the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system. S.1019: A bill to provide comprehensive reform of the health care system of the United States, and for other purposes. S.1198: to determine successful methods to provide protection from catastrophic health expenses for individuals who have exceeded health insurance lifetime limits, to provide catastrophic health insurance coverage for uninsured individuals, and for other purposes. S.1298: to amend the Social Security Act to establish a federal reinsurance program for catastrophic health care costs. S.1342: A bill to improve the health of Americans and reduce health care costs by reorienting the Nation's health care system toward prevention, wellness, and self care. S.1693: A bill to enhance the adoption of a nationwide interoperable health information technology system and to improve the quality and reduce the costs of health care in the United States. S.1753: to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a tax credit to employers for the costs of implementing wellness programs, and for other purposes. S.1754: A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for a workplace wellness education campaign and an evaluation of employer-based wellness programs, and for other purposes. S.1881: to amend the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 to restore the intent and protections of that law, and for other purposes. S. 2236: to amend title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide additional limitations on preexisting condition exclusions in group health plans and health insurance coverage in the group and individual markets. S. 2499: to amend titles XVIII, XIX, and XXI of the Social Security Act to extend provisions under the Medicare, Medicaid, and State Children's Health Insurance programs S. 2706: to impose a limitation on lifetime aggregate limits imposed by health plans S. 2748: to direct the secretary of health and human services to publish physical activity guidelines for the general public, and for other purposes H.R.5442: To provide individuals with access to health information of which they are a subject, to ensure personal privacy, security, and confidentiality with respect to health related information in promoting the development of a nationwide interoperable health information infrastructure, to impose criminal and civil penalties for unauthorized use of personal health information, to provide for the strong enforcement of these rights, to protect States' rights, and for other purposes. H.R.5449: To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, Public Health Service Act, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prohibit discrimination in group health coverage and individual health insurance coverage. H.Res 1228: Ensuring access to affordable and quality health care without exacerbating the Federal budget or contributing to market inflation while providing greater choices for consumers.
Client expense: $540,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade & Development Agency (USTDA), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · first_quarter · Health Issues
H.R.15: To provide a program of national health insurance, and for other purposes. H.R.113: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require group health plans to provide coverage for reconstructive surgery following mastectomy, consistent with the Women's Health and Cancer Rights Act of 1998. H.R.119: To require that health plans provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for mastectomies, lumpectomies, and lymph node dissection for the treatment of breast cancer and coverage for secondary consultations. H.R.282: To amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require that group and individual health insurance coverage and group health plans provide coverage for second opinions. H.R.283: To amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require that group and individual health insurance coverage and group health plans permit enrollees direct access to services of obstetrical and gynecological physician services directly and without a referral. H.R.506: To provide for innovation in health care through State initiatives that expand coverage and access. H.R.676: To provide for comprehensive health insurance coverage for all United States residents, and for other purposes. H.R.914: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow individuals a refundable credit against income tax for the purchase of private health insurance, and for other purposes. H.R.979: To amend title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to protect consumers in managed care plans and other health coverage. H.R.1076: To promote health care coverage parity for individuals participating in legal recreational activities or legal transportation activities. H.R.1368: To establish a program to provide financial incentives to encourage the adoption and use of interactive personal health records. H.R.1424: To amend section 712 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, section 2705 of the Public Health Service Act, and section 9812 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require equity in the provision of mental health and substance-related disorder benefits under group health plans. H.R.1802: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a refundable tax credit to small businesses for the costs of qualified health insurance. H.R.1820: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the exclusion from gross income for employer-provided health coverage for employees' spouses and dependent children to coverage provided to other eligible designated beneficiaries of employees. H.R.1841: To amend the Social Security Act and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for an AmeriCare that assures the provision of health insurance coverage to all residents, and for other purposes. H.R. 2034: to provide quality, affordable health care for all Americans. H.R. 2132: to amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a small business health benefits program. H.R. 2302: to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a deduction for premiums for high deductible health plans required with respect to health savings accounts. H.R. 2633: to improve the health of Americans and reduce health care costs by reorienting the nation's health care system toward prevention, wellness, and self care. H.R. 2737: to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow previously uninsured individuals a refundable credit for health insurance costs and to provide tax incentives to encourage small business health plans. H.R.1111: To amend titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to ensure that every uninsured child in America has health insurance coverage, and for other purposes. H.R.1367: To amend section 712 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, section 2705 of the Public Health Service Act, and section 9812 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require equity in the provision of mental health and substance-related disorder benefits under group health plans. H.R. 3234: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve access to health care through expanded health savings accounts. H.R. 3306: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow amounts in a health flexible spending arrangement that are unused during a plan year to be carried over to subsequent plan years or deposited into certain health or retirement plans. H.R. 3584: To amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to extend funding for 18 months for the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP), and for other purposes. H.R. 3800: to advance the adoption of nationwide interoperable health information technology and to improve health care quality and reduce health care costs in the United States. H.R. 4222: to amend title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, and title XXII of the Public Health Service Act to extend COBRA benefits for certain TAA-eligible individuals and PBGC recipients. H.R. 4232: to improve mental and substance use health care. H.R. 4848: to extend for one year parity in the application of certain limits to mental health benefits, and for other purposes. S.95: A bill to amend titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to ensure that every uninsured child in America has health insurance coverage, and for other purposes. S.99: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a refundable credit for small business employee health insurance expenses. S.244: A bill to improve women's access to health care services and provide improved medical care by reducing the excessive burden the liability system places on the delivery of obstetrical and gynecological services. S.325: A bill to provide for innovation in health care through State initiatives that expand coverage and access and improve quality and efficiency in the health care system. S.400: A bill to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to ensure that dependent students who take a medically necessary leave of absence do not lose health insurance coverage, and for other purposes. S.459: A bill to require that health plans provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for mastectomies, lumpectomies, and lymph node dissection for the treatment of breast cancer and coverage for secondary consultations. S.558: A bill to provide parity between health insurance coverage of mental health benefits and benefits for medical and surgical services. S.616: A bill to promote health care coverage parity for individuals participating in legal recreational activities or legal transportation activities. S.733: A bill to promote the development of health care cooperatives that will help businesses to pool the health care purchasing power of employers, and for other purposes. S.243: A bill to improve patient access to health care services and provide improved medical care by reducing the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system. S.1019: A bill to provide comprehensive reform of the health care system of the United States, and for other purposes. S.1198: to determine successful methods to provide protection from catastrophic health expenses for individuals who have exceeded health insurance lifetime limits, to provide catastrophic health insurance coverage for uninsured individuals, and for other purposes. S.1298: to amend the Social Security Act to establish a federal reinsurance program for catastrophic health care costs. S.1342: A bill to improve the health of Americans and reduce health care costs by reorienting the Nation's health care system toward prevention, wellness, and self care. S.1693: A bill to enhance the adoption of a nationwide interoperable health information technology system and to improve the quality and reduce the costs of health care in the United States. S.1753: to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a tax credit to employers for the costs of implementing wellness programs, and for other purposes. S.1754: A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for a workplace wellness education campaign and an evaluation of employer-based wellness programs, and for other purposes. S.1881: to amend the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 to restore the intent and protections of that law, and for other purposes. S. 2236: to amend title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide additional limitations on preexisting condition exclusions in group health plans and health insurance coverage in the group and individual markets. S. 2499: to amend titles XVIII, XIX, and XXI of the Social Security Act to extend provisions under the Medicare, Medicaid, and State Children's Health Insurance programs S. 2706: to impose a limitation on lifetime aggregate limits imposed by health plans S. 2748: to direct the secretary of health and human services to publish physical activity guidelines for the general public, and for other purposes H.R.5442: To provide individuals with access to health information of which they are a subject, to ensure personal privacy, security, and confidentiality with respect to health related information in promoting the development of a nationwide interoperable health information infrastructure, to impose criminal and civil penalties for unauthorized use of personal health information, to provide for the strong enforcement of these rights, to protect States' rights, and for other purposes. H.R.5449: To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, Public Health Service Act, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prohibit discrimination in group health coverage and individual health insurance coverage.
Client expense: $870,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade & Development Agency (USTDA), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · first_quarter · Insurance
H.R.976 - An act to amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to extend and improve the Children's Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes. H.R.1841 - To amend the Social Security Act and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for an AmeriCare that assures the provision of health insurance coverage to all residents, and for other purposes. H.R.3912 - To provide for the transfer of naval vessels to certain foreign recipients. H.R.819 - To expand access to preventive health care services that help reduce unintended pregnancy, reduce abortions, and improve access to women's health care. H.R.3088 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that distributions from an individual retirement plan, a section 401(k) plan, a section 403(b) contract, or a section 457 plan shall not be includible in gross income to the extent used to pay long-term care insurance premiums. S.334 - A bill to provide affordable, guaranteed private health coverage that will make Americans healthier and can never be taken away. S.504 - A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish long-term care trust accounts and allow a refundable tax credit for contributions to such accounts, and for other purposes. S.1019 - A bill to provide comprehensive reform of the health care system of the United States, and for other purposes. S.1809 - A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that distributions from an individual retirement plan, a section 401(k) plan, a section 403(b) contract, or a section 457 plan shall not be includible in gross income to the extent used to pay long-term care insurance premiums. S.1244 - A bill to amend the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 to expand coverage under the Act, to increase protections for whistleblowers, to increase penalties for certain violators, and for other purposes.
Client expense: $420,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2008 · first_quarter · Health Issues
HR 2807 - To intensify stem cell research showing evidence of substantial clinical benefit to patients, and for other purposes. HR 1783 - To amend the Social Security Act to enhance the social security of the Nation by ensuring adequate public-private infrastructure and to resolve to prevent, detect, treat, intervene in, and prosecute elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation, & for other purposes. H.R.2521 - To provide loans and grants for fire sprinkler retrofitting in nursing facilities. H.R.3025 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide comprehensive improvements to the Medicare Prescription Drug Program, and for other purposes. H.R.1046 - To amend titles XI and XVIII of the Social Security Act to modernize the quality improvement organization (QIO) program. H.R.1841 - To amend the Social Security Act and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for an AmeriCare that assures the provision of health insurance coverage to all residents, and for other purposes. H.R.4082 - To improve the quality of, and access to, long-term care. H.R.976 - An act to amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to extend and improve the Children's Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes. H.R.3784 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve the quality of care in skilled nursing facilities under the Medicare Program through requiring the reporting of expenditures for nursing. H.R.3453 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to repeal the Medicare competitive bidding demonstration project for clinical laboratory services. H.R.4854 - To amend the provisions of title 31, United States Code, relating to false claims to clarify and make technical amendments to those provisions, and for other purposes. H.R.3180 - To amend title 31, United States Code, to clarify who is an original source for purposes of bringing a qui tam action. H.R.5480 - To respond to a Medicare funding warning. S.1980 - A bill to improve the quality of, and access to, long-term care. S.2662 - A bill to respond to a medicare funding warning. S.2041 - A bill to amend the False Claims Act. S.1693 - A bill to enhance the adoption of a nationwide interoperable health information technology system and to improve the quality and reduce the costs of health care in the United States. S.2641 - A bill to amend title XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to improve the transparency of information on skilled nursing facilities and nursing facilities and to clarify and improve the targeting of the enforcement of requirements with respect to such facilities. S.1947 - A bill to amend title XI of the Social Security Act to improve the quality improvement organization (QIO) program. S.2099 - A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to repeal the Medicare competitive bidding project for clinical laboratory services. S.1070 - A bill to amend the Social Security Act to enhance the social security of the Nation by ensuring adequate public-private infrastructure and to resolve to prevent, detect, treat, intervene in, and prosecute elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation, and for other purposes. S.1019 - A bill to provide comprehensive reform of the health care system of the United States, and for other purposes. S.1814 - A bill to provide individuals with access to health information of which they are a subject, ensure personal privacy with respect to health related information, promote the use of non-identifiable information for health research, impose criminal and civil penalties for unauthorized use of protected health information, to provide for the strong enforcement of these rights, and to protect States' rights. S.1615 - A bill to provide loans and grants for fire sprinkler retrofitting in nursing facilities. S.845 - A bill to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to expand and intensify programs with respect to research and related activities concerning elder falls. S.334 - A bill to provide affordable, guaranteed private health coverage that will make Americans healthier and can never be taken away. S.325 - A bill to provide for innovation in health care through State initiatives that expand coverage and access and improve quality and efficiency in the health care system. S.1980 - A bill to improve the quality of, and access to, long-term care.
Client expense: $420,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2008 · first_quarter · Health Issues
Family Health Care Accessibility Act-H.R.1626; Protecting Every Health Center Act-H.R.2270; FTCA for Employees and Volunteers in Public Health Emergencies-H.R.870; Health Centers Renewal Act-H.R.-1343/S.901; Minority Health Improvement and Health Disparity Elimination Act-H.R. 3333/S.1576; Health Partnership Act-S.325; Health Care Safety Net Act of 2007-S.901; Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2007-H.R.3014; Deamontes Law-H.R.2371; U.S. Physician Shortage Elimination Act of 2007-H.R.410/S.896; Health Partnership Through Creative Federalism Act-H.R. 506; Inclusion of CHC Employees in Federal Health Benefits Program-H.R.1518; Americare Health Care Act of 2007-H.R. 1841; Community Health Centers Investment Act-S. 941; Ten Steps to Transform Health Care in America Act-S. 1783; National Health Service Corps. and Loan Repayment Programs Reauthorization Act of 2007-H.R.4205; NHSC Scholarship and Loan Repayment Programs Reauthorization Act of 2007-H.R.2915; NHSC Improvement Act of 2007-H.R. 1884; Inclusion of Health Center Employees in Federal Health Benefits Program-S.2186; Wired for Health Care Quality Act-S.1693; Health Information Technology Act-S.1408; Craig Thomas Rural Hospital and Provider Equity Act of 2007-S.1605; Conrad State 30 Improvement Act-S.2672; Deamonte Driver Dental Care Access Improvement Act of 2008-S2723/H.R.5549.
Client expense: $170,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB)
2008 · first_quarter · Insurance
H.R.976 - An act to amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to extend and improve the Children's Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes. H.R.1841 - To amend the Social Security Act and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for an AmeriCare that assures the provision of health insurance coverage to all residents, and for other purposes. H.R.3912 - To provide for the transfer of naval vessels to certain foreign recipients. H.R.819 - To expand access to preventive health care services that help reduce unintended pregnancy, reduce abortions, and improve access to women's health care. H.R.3088 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that distributions from an individual retirement plan, a section 401(k) plan, a section 403(b) contract, or a section 457 plan shall not be includible in gross income to the extent used to pay long-term care insurance premiums. S.334 - A bill to provide affordable, guaranteed private health coverage that will make Americans healthier and can never be taken away. S.504 - A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish long-term care trust accounts and allow a refundable tax credit for contributions to such accounts, and for other purposes. S.1019 - A bill to provide comprehensive reform of the health care system of the United States, and for other purposes. S.1809 - A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that distributions from an individual retirement plan, a section 401(k) plan, a section 403(b) contract, or a section 457 plan shall not be includible in gross income to the extent used to pay long-term care insurance premiums. S.1244 - A bill to amend the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 to expand coverage under the Act, to increase protections for whistleblowers, to increase penalties for certain violators, and for other purposes.
Client expense: $420,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2008 · first_quarter · Health Issues
H.R.2807 - To intensify stem cell research showing evidence of substantial clinical benefit to patients, and for other purposes. H.R.1783 - To amend the Social Security Act to enhance the social security of the Nation by ensuring adequate public-private infrastructure and to resolve to prevent, detect, treat, intervene in, and prosecute elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation, and for other purposes. H.R.2521 - To provide loans and grants for fire sprinkler retrofitting in nursing facilities. H.R.3025 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide comprehensive improvements to the Medicare Prescription Drug Program, and for other purposes. H.R.1046 - To amend titles XI and XVIII of the Social Security Act to modernize the quality improvement organization (QIO) program. H.R.1841 - To amend the Social Security Act and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for an AmeriCare that assures the provision of health insurance coverage to all residents, and for other purposes. H.R.4082 - To improve the quality of, and access to, long-term care. H.R.976 - An act to amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to extend and improve the Children's Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes. H.R.3784 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve the quality of care in skilled nursing facilities under the Medicare Program through requiring the reporting of expenditures for nursing. H.R.3453 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to repeal the Medicare competitive bidding demonstration project for clinical laboratory services. H.R.4854 - To amend the provisions of title 31, United States Code, relating to false claims to clarify and make technical amendments to those provisions, and for other purposes. H.R.3180 - To amend title 31, United States Code, to clarify who is an original source for purposes of bringing a qui tam action. H.R.5480 - To respond to a Medicare funding warning. S.1980 - A bill to improve the quality of, and access to, long-term care. S.2662 - A bill to respond to a Medicare funding warning. S.2041 - A bill to amend the False Claims Act. S.1693 - A bill to enhance the adoption of a nationwide interoperable health information technology system and to improve the quality and reduce the costs of health care in the United States. S.2641 - A bill to amend title XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to improve the transparency of information on skilled nursing facilities and nursing facilities and to clarify and improve the targeting of the enforcement of requirements with respect to such facilities. S.1947 - A bill to amend title XI of the Social Security Act to improve the quality improvement organization (QIO) program. S.2099 - A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to repeal the Medicare competitive bidding project for clinical laboratory services. S.1070 - A bill to amend the Social Security Act to enhance the social security of the Nation by ensuring adequate public-private infrastructure and to resolve to prevent, detect, treat, intervene in, and prosecute elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation, and for other purposes. S.1019 - A bill to provide comprehensive reform of the health care system of the United States, and for other purposes. S.1814 - A bill to provide individuals with access to health information of which they are a subject, ensure personal privacy with respect to health related information, promote the use of non-identifiable information for health research, impose criminal and civil penalties for unauthorized use of protected health information, to provide for the strong enforcement of these rights, and to protect States' rights. S.1615 - A bill to provide loans and grants for fire sprinkler retrofitting in nursing facilities. S.845 - A bill to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to expand and intensify programs with respect to research and related activities concerning elder falls. S.334 - A bill to provide affordable, guaranteed private health coverage that will make Americans healthier and can never be taken away. S.325 - A bill to provide for innovation in health care through State initiatives that expand coverage and access and improve quality and efficiency in the health care system. S.1980 - A bill to improve the quality of, and access to, long-term care.
Client expense: $420,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2008 · first_quarter · Insurance
S. 325: Health Partnership Act H.R.506: Health Partnership Through Creative Federalism Act S. 334: Healthy Americans Act S. 1198: Catastrophic Health Coverage Promotion Act H.R. 676: United States National Health Insurance Act S. 1242: To amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act and the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to establish a biofuel pilot program to offer crop insurance to producers of experimental biofuel crops and a program to make loans and loan guarantees to producers of experimental biofuel crops H.R. 1841: AmericCare Health Care Act of 2007
Client expense: $460,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · first_quarter · Insurance
S. 325: Health Partnership Act H.R.506: Health Partnership Through Creative Federalism Act S. 334: Healthy Americans Act S. 1198: Catastrophic Health Coverage Promotion Act H.R. 676: United States National Health Insurance Act S. 1242: To amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act and the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to establish a biofuel pilot program to offer crop insurance to producers of experimental biofuel crops and a program to make loans and loan guarantees to producers of experimental biofuel crops H.R. 1841: AmericCare Health Care Act of 2007
Client expense: $460,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · first_quarter · Insurance
S. 325: Health Partnership Act H.R.506: Health Partnership Through Creative Federalism Act S. 334: Healthy Americans Act S. 1198: Catastrophic Health Coverage Promotion Act H.R. 676: United States National Health Insurance Act S. 1242: To amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act and the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to establish a biofuel pilot program to offer crop insurance to producers of experimental biofuel crops and a program to make loans and loan guarantees to producers of experimental biofuel crops H.R. 1841: AmericCare Health Care Act of 2007
Client expense: $460,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · first_quarter · Health Issues
H.R.15: To provide a program of national health insurance, and for other purposes. H.R.113: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require group health plans to provide coverage for reconstructive surgery following mastectomy, consistent with the Women's Health and Cancer Rights Act of 1998. H.R.119: To require that health plans provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for mastectomies, lumpectomies, and lymph node dissection for the treatment of breast cancer and coverage for secondary consultations. H.R.282: To amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require that group and individual health insurance coverage and group health plans provide coverage for second opinions. H.R.283: To amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require that group and individual health insurance coverage and group health plans permit enrollees direct access to services of obstetrical and gynecological physician services directly and without a referral. H.R.506: To provide for innovation in health care through State initiatives that expand coverage and access. H.R.676: To provide for comprehensive health insurance coverage for all United States residents, and for other purposes. H.R.914: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow individuals a refundable credit against income tax for the purchase of private health insurance, and for other purposes. H.R.979: To amend title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to protect consumers in managed care plans and other health coverage. H.R.1076: To promote health care coverage parity for individuals participating in legal recreational activities or legal transportation activities. H.R.1368: To establish a program to provide financial incentives to encourage the adoption and use of interactive personal health records. H.R.1424: To amend section 712 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, section 2705 of the Public Health Service Act, and section 9812 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require equity in the provision of mental health and substance-related disorder benefits under group health plans. H.R.1802: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a refundable tax credit to small businesses for the costs of qualified health insurance. H.R.1820: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the exclusion from gross income for employer-provided health coverage for employees' spouses and dependent children to coverage provided to other eligible designated beneficiaries of employees. H.R.1841: To amend the Social Security Act and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for an AmeriCare that assures the provision of health insurance coverage to all residents, and for other purposes. H.R. 2034: to provide quality, affordable health care for all Americans. H.R. 2132: to amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a small business health benefits program. H.R. 2302: to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a deduction for premiums for high deductible health plans required with respect to health savings accounts. H.R. 2633: to improve the health of Americans and reduce health care costs by reorienting the nation's health care system toward prevention, wellness, and self care. H.R. 2737: to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow previously uninsured individuals a refundable credit for health insurance costs and to provide tax incentives to encourage small business health plans. H.R.1111: To amend titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to ensure that every uninsured child in America has health insurance coverage, and for other purposes. H.R.1367: To amend section 712 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, section 2705 of the Public Health Service Act, and section 9812 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require equity in the provision of mental health and substance-related disorder benefits under group health plans. H.R. 3234: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve access to health care through expanded health savings accounts. H.R. 3306: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow amounts in a health flexible spending arrangement that are unused during a plan year to be carried over to subsequent plan years or deposited into certain health or retirement plans. H.R. 3584: To amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to extend funding for 18 months for the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP), and for other purposes. H.R. 3800: to advance the adoption of nationwide interoperable health information technology and to improve health care quality and reduce health care costs in the United States. H.R. 4222: to amend title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, and title XXII of the Public Health Service Act to extend COBRA benefits for certain TAA-eligible individuals and PBGC recipients. H.R. 4232: to improve mental and substance use health care. H.R. 4848: to extend for one year parity in the application of certain limits to mental health benefits, and for other purposes. S.95: A bill to amend titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to ensure that every uninsured child in America has health insurance coverage, and for other purposes. S.99: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a refundable credit for small business employee health insurance expenses. S.244: A bill to improve women's access to health care services and provide improved medical care by reducing the excessive burden the liability system places on the delivery of obstetrical and gynecological services. S.325: A bill to provide for innovation in health care through State initiatives that expand coverage and access and improve quality and efficiency in the health care system. S.400: A bill to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to ensure that dependent students who take a medically necessary leave of absence do not lose health insurance coverage, and for other purposes. S.459: A bill to require that health plans provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for mastectomies, lumpectomies, and lymph node dissection for the treatment of breast cancer and coverage for secondary consultations. S.558: A bill to provide parity between health insurance coverage of mental health benefits and benefits for medical and surgical services. S.616: A bill to promote health care coverage parity for individuals participating in legal recreational activities or legal transportation activities. S.733: A bill to promote the development of health care cooperatives that will help businesses to pool the health care purchasing power of employers, and for other purposes. S.243: A bill to improve patient access to health care services and provide improved medical care by reducing the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system. S.1019: A bill to provide comprehensive reform of the health care system of the United States, and for other purposes. S.1198: to determine successful methods to provide protection from catastrophic health expenses for individuals who have exceeded health insurance lifetime limits, to provide catastrophic health insurance coverage for uninsured individuals, and for other purposes. S.1298: to amend the Social Security Act to establish a federal reinsurance program for catastrophic health care costs. S.1342: A bill to improve the health of Americans and reduce health care costs by reorienting the Nation's health care system toward prevention, wellness, and self care. S.1693: A bill to enhance the adoption of a nationwide interoperable health information technology system and to improve the quality and reduce the costs of health care in the United States. S.1753: to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a tax credit to employers for the costs of implementing wellness programs, and for other purposes. S.1754: A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for a workplace wellness education campaign and an evaluation of employer-based wellness programs, and for other purposes. S.1881: to amend the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 to restore the intent and protections of that law, and for other purposes. S. 2236: to amend title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide additional limitations on preexisting condition exclusions in group health plans and health insurance coverage in the group and individual markets. S. 2499: to amend titles XVIII, XIX, and XXI of the Social Security Act to extend provisions under the Medicare, Medicaid, and State Children's Health Insurance programs S. 2706: to impose a limitation on lifetime aggregate limits imposed by health plans S. 2748: to direct the secretary of health and human services to publish physical activity guidelines for the general public, and for other purposes H.R.5442: To provide individuals with access to health information of which they are a subject, to ensure personal privacy, security, and confidentiality with respect to health related information in promoting the development of a nationwide interoperable health information infrastructure, to impose criminal and civil penalties for unauthorized use of personal health information, to provide for the strong enforcement of these rights, to protect States' rights, and for other purposes. H.R.5449: To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, Public Health Service Act, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prohibit discrimination in group health coverage and individual health insurance coverage.
Client expense: $870,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade & Development Agency (USTDA), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · first_quarter · Health Issues
HR 3995 - Protecting the interests of residents of intermediate care facilities for the mentally retarded (ICF/MRs) S 2641 - Improving nursing home quality and staffing Pandemic Influenza and emergency preparedness S 1758, HR 3001 - Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act HR 2034, S 1218, HR 1841, HR 676 - Health Care Reform HR 3963, HR 3162, S 2499, HR 976 - State Children's Health Insurance Program HR 1638, HR 3543 - James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act (long term monitoring, treatment and compensation for workers made ill by work at Ground Zero in NYC) Health care coverage for early retirees HR 5268 - Federal Medicaid Assistance Act HR 5613 - Protecting the Medicaid Safety Net Act
Client expense: $480,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2007 · year_end · Health Issues
HR 3162, HR 976 - Children's Health & Medicare Protection Act of 2007 HR 3963, S 1893 - State Children's Health Insurance Program reauthorization and extension S 2499 - Medicare, Medicaid and SCHIP Extension Act of 2007 HR 3043 - Camp Amendment to Labor, HHS, Education Appropriations FY 2008 HR 2034, S 1218, HR 1841, HR 676 - Health Care Reform HR 3995 - Protecting the interests of residents of intermediate care facilities for the mentally retarded HR 2122, S 1842 - Safe Nursing and Patient Care Act of 2007 HR 1638, HR 3543 - James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act (Long-term monitoring, treatment and compensation for workers made ill by work at Ground Zero in NYC) Ensuring adequate planning to protect health care and emergency workers from exposure during public health emergencies S 2525 - MRSA Infection Prevention and Patient Protection Act S 2526 - Worker Infection Protection Act S 1693 - Wired for Health Care Quality Act S 1695 - Generic biotech drugs HR 3932, S 2219 - Medicare Prescription Drug Savings and Choice Act of 2007 HR 1424 - Paul Wellstone Mental Health and Addiction Equity Act of 2007
Client expense: $1,240,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, UNDETERMINED
2007 · mid_year · Health Issues
Paul Wellstone Mental Health and Addiction Equity Act of 2007 (HR 1424) Safe Nursing and Patient Care Act of 2007 (HR 2122) Pharmaceutical Market Access and Drug Safety Act of 2007 (HR 380) State Children's Health Insurance Program reauthorization funding for monitoring and treatment of World Trade Center workers Long term monitoring, treatment and compensation for workers made ill by work at Ground Zero in NYC (HR 1638) Children's Health Care legislation (HR 1535, S 895) Health Care Reform (HR 2034, S 1218, HR 1841, HR 676) Genetic Nondiscriminatin (HR 493, S 358) Wired for Health Care Quality Act (S 1693)
Client expense: $1,060,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2007 · year_end · Health Issues
H.R. 506: To provide for innovation in health care through State initiatives that expand coverage and access facilitate state health care reform proposals that could result in waivers of ERISA's broad preemption of state employee benefit plan regulation. H.R. 1841: To amend the Social Security Act and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for an AmeriCare that assures the provision of health insurance coverage to all residents, and for other purposes. H.R. 2034: To provide quality, affordable health care for all Americans by allowing all residents to enroll in Medicare. H.R. 3162: To extend and improve the children's health insurance program, to improve beneficiary protections under the Medicare, Medicaid, and the CHIP program, and extend the Medicare Single Payer period for End Stage Renal Disease H.R. 3800: To enhance the adoption of a nationwide interoperable health information technology system and to improve the quality and reduce the costs of health care in the United States. H.R. 4296: To require physician utilization of the Medicare electronic prescription drug program Other matters relating to importance of ERISA preemption to the ability of employers to provide multi-state, employee health benefit plans under uniform rules relating to extension of Trade Adjustment Assistance health care tax credit to certain pre-65 retirees S. 325: To provide for innovation in health care through State initiatives that expand coverage and access facilitate state health care reform proposals that could result in waivers of ERISA's broad preemption of state employee benefit plan regulation. S. 334: To replace the employment-based system with a restructured private insurance market administered through the states. S. 1019: To provide comprehensive reform of the health care system of the United States, and to overhaul existing health care system by giving consumers a more direct role in their health care decisions. S. 1218: To provide quality, affordable health care for all Americans by allowing all residents to enroll in Medicare. S. 1408: To improve quality in health care by providing incentives for adoption of modern information technology and to facilitate the adoption of health information technology (HIT) among health care providers. S. 1544: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve the quality and efficiency of health care, to provide the public with information on provider and supplier performance, and to enhance the education and awareness of consumers for evaluating health care services through the development and release of reports based on Medicare enrollment, claims, survey, and assessment data. S. 1693: To enhance the adoption of a nationwide interoperable health information technology system and to improve the quality and reduce the costs of health care in the United States. S. 1753: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a tax credit to employers for the costs of implementing wellness programs, and for other purposes. S. 1754: A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for a workplace wellness education campaign and an evaluation of employer-based wellness programs, and for other purposes. S. 2408: To require physician utilization of the Medicare electronic prescription drug program S. 2499: To extend provisions under the Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP programs, and for other purposes Other matters: relating to extension of Trade Adjustment Assistance health care tax credit to certain pre-65 retirees Health and Human Services relating to enhancing the adoption of a nationwide interoperable health information technology system relating to improving the quality and efficiency of health care, to provide the public with information on provider and supplier performance, and enhancing the education and awareness of consumers for evaluating health care services through the development and release of reports based on Medicare enrollment, claims, survey, and assessment data
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $15,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, UNDETERMINED
2007 · year_end · Insurance
HR 976 HR 3088 S 334 S 1244 HR 1841 S 504 HR 3912 S 1019 HR 819 S 1809
Client expense: $881,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2007 · year_end · Health Issues
HR 2807 HR 1046 HR 3784 S 1070 S 845 HR 1783 HR 1841 HR 3453 S 1019 S 334 HR 2521 HR 976 S 1947 S 1814 S 325 HR 3025 HR 4082 S 2099 S 1615 S 1980
Client expense: $881,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2007 · year_end · Health Issues
HR 2807 HR 1046 HR 3784 S 1070 S 845 HR 1783 HR 1841 HR 3453 S 1019 S 334 HR 2521 HR 976 S 1947 S 1814 S 325 HR 3025 HR 4082 S 2099 S 1615 S 1980
Client expense: $881,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2007 · year_end · Insurance
HR 976 HR 3088 S 334 S 1244 HR 1841 S 504 HR 3912 S 1019 HR 819 S 1809
Client expense: $881,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2007 · mid_year · Health Issues
S. 558: To build on the 1996 Mental Health Parity Act, a law that began the process of ending health insurance discrimination against people with mental illness by requiring health insurance plans that offer mental health coverage to provide that coverage on par with financial and treatment coverage offered for other physical illnesses. H.R. 1841: To amend the Social Security Act and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for an AmeriCare that assures the provision of health insurance coverage to all residents, and for other purposes. S. 1019: To provide comprehensive reform of the health care system of the United States, and to overhaul existing health care system by giving consumers a more direct role in their health care decisions. H.R. 2034/S. 1218: To provide quality, affordable health care for all Americans by allowing all residents to enroll in Medicare. S. 1408: To improve quality in health care by providing incentives for adoption of modern information technology and to facilitate the adoption of health information technology (HIT) among health care providers. S. 1544: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve the quality and efficiency of health care, to provide the public with information on provider and supplier performance, and to enhance the education and awareness of consumers for evaluating health care services through the development and release of reports based on Medicare enrollment, claims, survey, and assessment data. S. 1753: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a tax credit to employers for the costs of implementing wellness programs, and for other purposes. S. 1754: A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for a workplace wellness education campaign and an evaluation of employer-based wellness programs, and for other purposes. S. 623: To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the licensing of comparable and interchangeable biological products (generic prescription drugs), and for other purposes. H.R. 1820/S. 1556: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the exclusion from gross income for employer-provided health coverage for employees’ spouses and dependent children to coverage provided to other eligible designated beneficiaries of employees. H.R. 506: To provide for innovation in health care through State initiatives that expand coverage and access facilitate state health care reform proposals that could result in waivers of ERISA's broad preemption of state employee benefit plan regulation. S. 1695: To create a legal pathway for the FDA to approve more affordable generic versions of biopharmaceuticals. House of Representatives – relating to importance of ERISA preemption to the ability of employers to provide uniform national health plans for their employees. S. 325/H.R. 506: To provide for innovation in health care through State initiatives that expand coverage and access. S. 334: To replace the employment-based system with a restructured private insurance market administered through the states.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $313,950
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)
Children’s Health First Act, S. 895 Healthy Families Act, S. 910 Healthy Businesses, Healthy Workers Reinsurance Act of 2007 S. 1298 Nurse and Patient Safety & Protection Act of 2007, H.R. 378 Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2007 , H.R. 493 United States National Health Insurance Act, H.R. 676 Access to Life-Saving Medicine Act, H.R. 1038 9/11 Heroes Health Improvement Act of 2007, H.R. 1414 Paul Wellstone Mental Health and Addiction Equity Act of 2007, H.R. 1424 Children’s Health First Act, H.R. 1535 Healthy Families Act, H.R. 1542 James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act, H.R. 1638 AmeriCare Health Care Act of 2007, H.R. 1841 Access to Life-Saving Drugs Act (introduced in Senate) Discussions regarding various health-related topics Quality Measurement and Reporting in Health Care Funding for National Quality Forum Value Driven Health Care Initiative Funding for Hospital Quality Alliance and AQA Information Technology in Health Care Funding for Medicare Advantage Prescription Drug Utilization Fee Re-Authorization Healthy Americans Act, S. 334 Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2007, S. 358 Mental Health Parity Act of 2007, S. 558 Access to Life-Saving Medicine Act, S. 623
Client expense: $940,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Overseas Private Investment Corp (OPIC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2007 · mid_year · Insurance
S.325: Health Partnership Act H.R. 506: Health Partnership Through Creative Federalism Act S. 334: Healthy Americans Act S. 1198: Catastrophic Health Coverage Promotion Act H.R.2034: Medicare for All Act S.1218: Medicare for All Act H.R.1841: AmeriCare Health Care Act of 2007 H.R. 676: United States National Health Insurance Act (or the Expanded and Improved Medicare for All Act) S. 1242: To amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act and the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to establish a biofuel pilot program to offer crop insurance to producers of experimental biofuel crops and a program to make loans and loan guarantees to producers of experimental biofuel crops.
Client expense: $780,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2007 · mid_year · Health Issues
Paul Wellstone Mental Health and Addiction Equity Act of 2007 (HR 1424) Safe Nursing and Patient Care Act of 2007 (HR 2122) Pharmaceutical Market Access and Drug Safety Act of 2007 (HR 380) State Children's Health Insurance Program reauthorization funding for monitoring and treatment of World Trade Center workers Long term monitoring, treatment and compensation for workers made ill by work at Ground Zero in NYC (HR 1638) Children's Health Care legislation (HR 1535, S 895) Health Care Reform (HR 2034, S 1218, HR 1841, HR 676) Genetic Nondiscrimination (HR 493, S 358) Wired for Health Care Quality Act (S 1693)
Client expense: $1,060,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2007 · mid_year · Health Issues
S. 558, Mental Health Parity Act of 2007 S. 667, Education Begins at Home Act S. 1088, Lower PRICED Drugs Act S. 1169, State-Based Health Care Reform ACt S. 1408, Health Information Technology Act of 2007 H.R. 15, National Health Insurance Act H.R. 1367 and 1424, Paul Wellstone Mental Health and Addiction Equity Act H.R. 1368, Personalized Health Information Act of 2007 H.R. 1841, AmeriCare Health Care Act of 2007 H.R. 2351, HealthCARE Act of 2007 H.R. 3014, Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2007 Supported all provisions unless otherwise indicated S. 586, H.R. 1968, Community Health Workers Act of 2007 S. 1218, H.R. 2034, Medicare for All Act S. 334, Healthy Americans Act
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2007 · mid_year · Insurance
HR 976 HR 3088 S 334 S 1244 HR 1841 S 504 HR 3912 S 1019 HR 819 S 1809
Client expense: $860,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2007 · mid_year · Health Issues
HR 2807 HR 1046 S 1070 S 845 HR 1783 HR 1841 S 1019 S 334 HR 2521 HR 976 S 1814 S 325 HR 3025 S 1615
Client expense: $860,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2007 · mid_year · Health Issues
H.RES.13: Encouraging increased public awareness of eating disorders and expanded research for treatment and cures. H.R.15: To provide a program of national health insurance, and for other purposes. H.R.20: To provide for research on, and services for individuals with, postpartum depression and psychosis. H.R.63: To provide that the approved application under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act for the drug commonly known as RU-486 is deemed to have been withdrawn, to provide for the review by the Comptroller General of the United States of the process by which the Food and Drug Administration approved such drug, and for other purposes. H.R.113: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require group health plans to provide coverage for reconstructive surgery following mastectomy, consistent with the Women's Health and Cancer Rights Act of 1998. H.R.119: To require that health plans provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for mastectomies, lumpectomies, and lymph node dissection for the treatment of breast cancer and coverage for secondary consultations. H.R.152: To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act and title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to require that group and individual health insurance coverage and group health plans provide comprehensive coverage for childhood immunization. H.R.282: To amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require that group and individual health insurance coverage and group health plans provide coverage for second opinions. H.R.283: To amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require that group and individual health insurance coverage and group health plans permit enrollees direct access to services of obstetrical and gynecological physician services directly and without a referral. H.R.324: To increase the minimum wage, to provide access to health care coverage to employees of small businesses, and to preserve American jobs. H.R.506: To provide for innovation in health care through State initiatives that expand coverage and access. H.R.636: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve health care choice by providing for the tax deductibility of medical expenses by individuals. H.R.676: To provide for comprehensive health insurance coverage for all United States residents, and for other purposes. H.R.914: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow individuals a refundable credit against income tax for the purchase of private health insurance, and for other purposes. H.R.971: To ensure and foster continued patient safety and quality of care by making the antitrust laws apply to negotiations between groups of independent pharmacies and health plans and health insurance issuers (including health plans under parts C and D of the Medicare Program) in the same manner as such laws apply to protected activities under the National Labor Relations Act. H.R.979: To amend title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to protect consumers in managed care plans and other health coverage. H.R.1076: To promote health care coverage parity for individuals participating in legal recreational activities or legal transportation activities. H.R.1368: To establish a program to provide financial incentives to encourage the adoption and use of interactive personal health records. H.R.1424: To amend section 712 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, section 2705 of the Public Health Service Act, and section 9812 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require equity in the provision of mental health and substance-related disorder benefits under group health plans. H.R.1535: To amend titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to ensure that every child in the United States has access to affordable, quality health insurance coverage, and for other purposes. H.R.1666: To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide for increased price transparency of hospital information and to provide for additional research on consumer information on charges and out-of-pocket costs. H.R.1669: To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for integration of mental health services and mental health treatment outreach teams, and for other purposes. H.R.1802: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a refundable tax credit to small businesses for the costs of qualified health insurance. H.R.1820: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the exclusion from gross income for employer-provided health coverage for employees' spouses and dependent children to coverage provided to other eligible designated beneficiaries of employees. H.R.1841: To amend the Social Security Act and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for an AmeriCare that assures the provision of health insurance coverage to all residents, and for other purposes. H.R. 2034, to provide quality, affordable health care for all Americans. H.R. 2132: to amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a small business health benefits program. H.R. 2302: to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a deduction for premiums for high deductible health plans required with respect to health savings accounts. H.R. 2633: to improve the health of Americans and reduce health care costs by reorienting the nation's health care system toward prevention, wellness, and self care. H.R. 2626: to provide for incentives to encourage health insurance coverage, and for other purposes. H.R. 2737: to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow previously uninsured individuals a refundable credit for health insurance costs and to provide tax incentives to encourage small business health plans. H.R. 2842: To amend title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prohibit preexisting condition exclusions for children in group health plans and health insurance coverage in the group and individual markets. H.R. 2892: to amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, chapter 89 of title 5, U.S. Code, and title 10, U.S. Code, to require coverage for the treatment of infertility. H.R.1111: To amend titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to ensure that every uninsured child in America has health insurance coverage, and for other purposes. H.R.1367: To amend section 712 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, section 2705 of the Public Health Service Act, and section 9812 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require equity in the provision of mental health and substance-related disorder benefits under group health plans. S.46: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the permissible use of health savings accounts to include premiums for non-group high deductible health plan coverage. S.95: A bill to amend titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to ensure that every uninsured child in America has health insurance coverage, and for other purposes. S.99: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a refundable credit for small business employee health insurance expenses. S.158: A bill to expand access to affordable health care and to strengthen the health care safety net and make health care services more available in rural and underserved areas. S.244: A bill to improve women's access to health care services and provide improved medical care by reducing the excessive burden the liability system places on the delivery of obstetrical and gynecological services. S.325: A bill to provide for innovation in health care through State initiatives that expand coverage and access and improve quality and efficiency in the health care system. S.334: A bill to provide affordable, guaranteed private health coverage that will make Americans healthier and can never be taken away. S.397: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow individuals a refundable credit against income tax for the purchase of private health insurance, and for other purposes. S.400: A bill to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to ensure that dependent students who take a medically necessary leave of absence do not lose health insurance coverage, and for other purposes. S.459: A bill to require that health plans provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for mastectomies, lumpectomies, and lymph node dissection for the treatment of breast cancer and coverage for secondary consultations. S.558: A bill to provide parity between health insurance coverage of mental health benefits and benefits for medical and surgical services. S.616: A bill to promote health care coverage parity for individuals participating in legal recreational activities or legal transportation activities. S.651: A bill to help promote the national recommendation of physical activity to kids, families, and communities across the United States. S.655: A bill to amend the Congressional Charter of The American National Red Cross to modernize its governance structure, to enhance the ability of the board of governors of The American National Red Cross to support the critical mission of The American Red Cross in the 21st century, and for other purposes. S.733: A bill to promote the development of health care cooperatives that will help businesses to pool the health care purchasing power of employers, and for other purposes. S.895: A bill to amend titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to ensure that every child in the United States has access to affordable, quality health insurance coverage, and for other purposes. S.982: A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for integration of mental health services and mental health treatment outreach teams, and for other purposes. S.1019: A bill to provide comprehensive reform of the health care system of the United States, and for other purposes. S.1050: A bill to amend the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Public Health Service Act to set standards for medical diagnostic equipment and to establish a program for promoting good health, disease prevention, and wellness and for the prevention of secondary conditions for individuals with disabilities, and for other purposes. S. 1198: to determine successful methods to provide protection from catastrophic health expenses for individuals who have exceeded health insurance lifetime limits, to provide catastrophic health insurance coverage for uninsured individuals, and for other purposes. S. 1218: to provide quality, affordable health care for all Americans. S. 1298: to amend the Social Security Act to establish a federal reinsurance program for catastrophic health care costs. S.1342: A bill to improve the health of Americans and reduce health care costs by reorienting the Nation's health care system toward prevention, wellness, and self care. S.1693: A bill to enhance the adoption of a nationwide interoperable health information technology system and to improve the quality and reduce the costs of health care in the United States.
Client expense: $895,459 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
2007 · mid_year · Health Issues
HR 245 -Legislation for treating certain amounts paid for exercise equipment and physical fitness programs as amounts paid for medical treatment, for tax purposes. S 999/ HR 477 -Stroke Treatment and Ongoing Prevention (STOP) Act. HR 1283-Arthritis Prevention, Control, and Cure Act. HR 1418 - Expansion and improvement of traumatic brain injury programs. HR 2762-Amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the special diabetes programs for Type I diabetes and Indians under that Act. S 646 - Rural Nursing Promotion Act, includes provision to report on the source of newly licensed PTs in the US. HR 1368 - Provide financial incentives to adoption and use of interactive personal health records. HR 1952 - Financial incentives for purchase of Health IT by small health care providers and entities. S 638 - Grants for rural health IT development activities. S 1183 / HR 1727 - Christopher and Dana Reeve Paralysis Act. HR 15 - National Health Insurance Program. HR 241 - Small business health fairness Act association health plans. S 325 / HR 506- Program to foster innovation in health care through state initiatives. HR 636 - Tax deductibility of medical expenses. HR 676 - Comprehensive health coverage for all US residents. HR 1200- American Health Security Act. HR 1841 - AmeriCare universal health care program. S 46 - Expand HSA use. S 334 - Provide affordable guaranteed private health coverage for all Americans. S 733 - Provide grants to self insured businesses to form health care cooperatives. S 1019 - Universal Health Care Choice and Access Act. S 1198 - Determine successful methods to protect against catastrophic health care costs exceeding insurance. S 793 - Expansion and improvement of traumatic brain injury programs. S 845- Keeping Seniors Safe from Falls Act of 2007. S 0866 - Health Promotion Funding Integrated Research, Synthesis, and Training Act (Health Promotion FIRST Act). S 1050 - Establish a program for wellness and prevention of secondary conditions for individuals with disabilities. HR 979 - Patient bill of rights. HR 1134- NHSC Student Loan Repayment - Legislation to include physical therapists in the National Health Service Corps for the purpose of student loan repayment. HR 446 - Legislation to further research into paralysis and improve rehabilitation for sufferers. HCR 91- Resolution for further research into paralysis and improving quality of life for sufferers.
Client expense: $857,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2007 · mid_year · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R. 1841 - AmeriCare Health Care Act of 2007 To amend the Social Security Act and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for an AmeriCare that assures the provision of health insurance coverage to all residents, and for other purposes. H.R. 1023 To repeal the imposition of withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities.
Client expense: $1,160,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, White House Office
2007 · mid_year · Health Issues
Health Partnership Through Creative Federalism Act-H.R. 506; Inclusion of CHC employees in Federal Health Benefits Program-H.R.1518; Americare Health Care Act of 2007-H.R. 1841; Community Health Centers Investment Act-S. 941; Ten Steps to Transform Health Care in America Act-S. 1783; Physician Shortage Elimination Act of 2007-S. 896. Community Health Center Volunteer Protection Act-H.R.1626/S.1693; “Wired for Quality Act”-S.1408; “Health Information Technology Act of 2007” Protecting Every Health Center Act-H.R.2270; FTCA for Employees and Volunteers in Public Health Emergencies-H.R.870; FTCA for Volunteer Providers-S.1344; Health Centers Reauthorization Act-H.R.-1343/S.901; Minority Health Improvement and Health Disparity Elimination Act-S.1576; Health Partnership Act-S.325;
Client expense: $280,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), President of the U.S., SENATE
2007 · mid_year · Health Issues
Health Partnership Through Creative Federalism Act-H.R. 506; Inclusion of CHC employees in Federal Health Benefits Program-H.R.1518; Americare Health Care Act of 2007-H.R. 1841; Community Health Centers Investment Act-S. 941; Ten Steps to Transform Health Care in America Act-S. 1783; Physician Shortage Elimination Act of 2007-S. 896. Community Health Center Volunteer Protection Act-H.R.1626/S.1693; “Wired for Quality Act”-S.1408; “Health Information Technology Act of 2007” Protecting Every Health Center Act-H.R.2270; FTCA for Employees and Volunteers in Public Health Emergencies-H.R.870; FTCA for Volunteer Providers-S.1344; Health Centers Reauthorization Act-H.R.-1343/S.901; Minority Health Improvement and Health Disparity Elimination Act-S.1576; Health Partnership Act-S.325;
Client expense: $280,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), President of the U.S., SENATE