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Healthcare Truth and Transparency Act of 2007
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2008 · second_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
HR 2012, To amend the Fairness to Contact Lens Consumers Act to require contact lens sellers to provide a toll-free telephone number and a dedicated email address for the purpose of receiving communications from prescribers, sections as it relates to optometry and health care. HR 2260, To prohibit misleading and deceptive advertising or representation in the provision of health care services, and to require the identification of the license of certain health care providers, sections as it relates to optometry and health care.
Client expense: $608,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · second_quarter · Health Issues
HR 507, To establish a grant program to provide vision care to children, and for other purposes, sections as it relates to optometry and health care. HR1343 , To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide additional authorizations of appropriations for the health centers program under section 330 of such Act, and for other purposes, sections as it relates to optometry and health care. HR 1931, The Currency for All Act, sections as it relates to optometry and health care. HR 1884 , To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the participation of optometrists in the National Health Service Corps scholarship and loan repayment programs, and for other purposes, sections as it relates to optometry and health care. HR 2012, Contact Lens Consumer Health Protection Act, sections as it relates to optometry and health care. HR 2260, The Health Care Truth and Transparency Act of 2007, sections as it relates to optometry and health care. HR 2915, To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the National Health Service Corps Scholarship and Loan Repayment Programs, sections as it relates to optometry and health care. S 1117, A bill to establish a grant program to provide vision care to children, and for other purposes, sections as it relates to optometry and health care. S 1693, Wired for Health Care Quality Act, sections as it relates to optometry and health care. S 2408/HR 4296, Medicare Electronic Medication and Safety Protection (E-MEDS) Act, sections as it relates to optometry and health 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, sections as it relates to optometry and health care. S 2795, Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP) Act, sections as it relates to optometry and health care.
2008 · fourth_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
H.R. 2260, Healthcare Truth and Transparency Act of 2007 S. 1814, the Health Information Privacy and Security Act S. 1693, the Wired for Health Care Quality Act H.R. 1368, the Personalized Health Information Act of 2007 H.R. 2991, Independent Health Record Trust Act of 2007 H.R. 2626, Comprehensive HealthCARE Act of 2007 (Price Healthcare Bill) S. 1814, Health Information Privacy and Security Act H.R. 2406, Healthcare Information Technology Enterprise Integration Act H.R. 5442, Technologies for Restoring Users' Security and Trust in Health Information Act (TRUST Act) S. 1693/ H.R. 3800, the Wired for Health Care Quality Act S. 358/H.R. 493, Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2007 H.R. 2260, Healthcare Truth and Transparency Act of 2007 H.R. 1368, the Personalized Health Information Act of 2007 H.R. 2991, Independent Health Record Trust Act of 2007 S. 2408/H.R. 4296, E-MEDS Act of 2007 H.R. 6357, PRO(TECH)T Act of 2008
Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Indian Health Service, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2008 · fourth_quarter · Government Issues
H.R. 493, Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2007 S. 1693/ H.R. 3800, the Wired for Health Care Quality Act S. 358/H.R. 493, Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2007 H.R. 2260, Healthcare Truth and Transparency Act of 2007 H.R. 1368, the Personalized Health Information Act of 2007 H.R. 2991, Independent Health Record Trust Act of 2007 S. 2408/H.R. 4296, E-MEDS Act of 2007 S. 1814, Health Information Privacy and Security Act H.R. 2406, Healthcare Information Technology Enterprise Integration Act H.R. 5442, Technologies for Restoring Users' Security and Trust in Health Information Act (TRUST Act) H.R. 6357, PRO(TECH)T Act of 2008
Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Indian Health Service, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2008 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 1571, Seniors Access to Mental Health Act of 2007 (Medicare parity) H.R. 1663, Medicare Mental Health Modernization Act of 2007 H.R. 2626, Comprehensive HealthCARE Act of 2007 (Price Healthcare Bill) H.R. 3162, Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007 H.R. 2585, Ensuring the Future Physician Workforce Act of 2007 (Burgess SGR Bill) H.R. 3025, Medicare Prescription Drug Savings for Our Seniors (Medicare Prescription Drug SOS) Act of 2007 H.R. 3061, Medicare Part D Drug Class Protection Act of 2007 (Six Classes Bill) H.R. 820, Seniors Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2007 (MFTs/MHCs) H.R. 1588, Seniors Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2007 (MFTs/MHCs) H.R. 1424, Paul Wellstone Mental Health Equitable Treatment Act of 2007 S. 558, Mental Health Parity Act of 2007 H.R. 2580, Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-cost, Timely Healthcare (HEALTH) Act of 2007 S. 382/H.R. 687, Keeping Families Together Act, S. 1572/H.R. 2073, Child Health Care Crisis Relief Act of 2007, S. 1893/HR 976, Childrens Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007 S. 1337, Childrens Mental Health Parity Act S. 2086, SCHIP Extension Act of 2007 S. 2499, Medicare, Medicaid and SCHIP extension of 2007 S. 1814, Health Information Privacy and Security Act H.R. 2406, Healthcare Information Technology Enterprise Integration Act H.R. 5442, Technologies for Restoring Users' Security and Trust in Health Information Act (TRUST Act) H.R. 493, Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2007 S. 1693/ H.R. 3800, the Wired for Health Care Quality Act S. 358/H.R. 493, Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2007 H.R. 2260, Healthcare Truth and Transparency Act of 2007 H.R. 1368, the Personalized Health Information Act of 2007 H.R. 2991, Independent Health Record Trust Act of 2007 S. 2408/H.R. 4296, E-MEDS Act of 2007 H.R. 6331, Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 S. 3101, Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 H.R. 6357, PRO(TECH)T Act of 2008 H.R. 1424, Emergency Economic Stabilization Act (including mental health parity)
| Republican |
| NY |
| Jim McDermott | Democratic | WA |
| John Shadegg | Republican | AZ |
| Joseph R. Pitts | Republican | PA |
| Pete Sessions | Republican | TX |
| Zach Wamp | Republican | TN |
Client expense: $608,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Indian Health Service, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2008 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
HR 507, Vision Care for Kids Act of 2007, all provisions. HR 1884, National Health Service Corps Improvement Act, all provisions. HR 1931, The Currency for All Act, all provision. HR 2012, Contact Lens Consumer Health Protection Act, all provisions. HR 2260, The Health Care Truth and Transparency Act, all provisions. HR 2638, Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2009, all provisions. HR 2642, Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008, all provisions. HR 2764, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2008, all provisions. HR 2915, National Health Service Corps Scholarship and Loan Repayment Programs Reauthorization Act of 2007, all provisions. HR 3043, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008, all provisions. HR 6357, National Health Service Corps Scholarship and Loan Repayment Programs Reauthorization Act of 2007, all provisions. S 1117, Vision Care for Kids Act of 2007, all provisions. S 3297, Advancing America's Priorities Act, all provisions. S 3354, Volunteer Healthcare Program Act of 2008, all provisions. Medical Home educating offices on Capitol Hill regarding inclusion of optometrists in medical home interdisciplinary team
Client expense: $310,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
HR 2012, Contact Lens Consumer Health Protection Act, all provisions. HR 2260, Healthcare Truth and Transparency Act of 2007, all provisions.
Client expense: $310,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Insurance
H.R. 1424 and H.R. 1367 (PL 110-343), The Paul Wellstone Mental Health and AddictionEquity Act of 2007 - Supported improved coverage and advocated for an expanded role for occupational therapy. S. 558, Mental Health Parity Act of 2007 - Supported improved coverage and advocated for an expanded role for occupational therapy. HR 2260, Health Care Truth and Transparency Act of 2007 - Opposed legislation as it is an undue burden on non-physician health care providers and does not improve quality or patient safety. S. 2795 and HR 6210, Small Business Health Options Program Act - Advocated to ensure appropriate inclusion of occupational therapy services. No bill number, Small Business Choice Act - Advocated for state mandate laws. H.R. 6983 - Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008 - Advocated for passage and role of occupational therapy.
Client expense: $90,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
HR 1424 (PL 110-343) The Paul Wellstone Mental Health and Addiction Equity Act of 2007 - Supported improved coverage and advocated for an expanded role for occupational therapy. S. 558, Mental Health Parity Act of 2007 - Supported improved coverage and advocated for an expanded role for occupational therapy. S. 845 (PL 110-202), Safety of Seniors Act of 2007 - Supported passage and highlighted role of occupational therapy in preventing senior falls. HR 2260, Health Care Truth and Transparency Act of 2007 - Opposed legislation as it is an undue burden on non-physician health care providers and does not improve quality or patient safety. HR 2994, National Pain Care Policy Act of 2007 - Advocated for passage and role of occupational therapy. S. 626 and HR 1283, Arthritis Prevention, Control, and Cure Act of 2007 - Advocated for passage and role of occupational therapy. S. 999 and H.R. 477 - Stroke Treatment and Ongoing Prevention Act of 2007 - Advocated for passage and role of occupational therapy. No bill number: Advocated for and educated about the role of occupational therapy in mental health. No bill number: Advocated for and educated about the role of occupational therapy in Veteran's health care. S. 2162 and H.R. 4053 (PL 110-387) - Veterans' Mental Health and Other Care Improvements Act of 2008 - Advocated for inclusion of occupational therapy. S. 3584 - Obesity Prevention, Treatment and Research Act of 2008 - advocated for role and inclusion of occupational therapy. HRES 1381 - Expressing the sense of the House that theree should be an increased federal commitment prioritizing prevention and public health for all people in the U.S. - Advocated for role of occupational therapy in prevention and wellness, especially falls prevention. H.R. 5352 - Elder Abuse Victims Act of 2008 - Advocated for the role of occupational therapy. H.R. 6983 - Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008 - Advocated for passage and role of occupational therapy. HRES 1478 - Supporting the goals of "National Falls Prevention Awareness Day" to raise awareness and encourage the prevention of falls amoung older adults - Advocated role of occupational therapy in fall prevention and for passage.
Client expense: $90,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 2260, Healthcare Truth and Transparency Act of 2007 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. 2994, National Pain Care Policy Act H.R. 5465, Military Pain Care Act S. 3163, Healthy Americans Act Patient Safety Organizations FDA Fospropofol FDA Ethicon Endo-Surgery SEDASYS System FDA Droperidol FDA CAPS DEA-E-Prescribing DEA Fospropofol FTC Red Flag Rules
Client expense: $250,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), 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), SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
HR 2260- Healthcare Truth and Transparency Act of 2007, all provisions. HR 3173/S 1873- Improving Emergency Medical Care and Response Act of 2007, all provisions. Coverage of hearing benefits in the Federal Employees Health Benefits program. Public outreach on hearing loss. H. Con Res. 195 - Creation of National Dysphasia Month
Client expense: $98,648 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Health Issues
HR 2260- Healthcare Truth and Transparency Act of 2007, all provisions. HR 3173/S 1873- Improving Emergency Medical Care and Response Act of 2007, all provisions. Coverage of hearing benefits in the Federal Employees Health Benefits program. Public outreach on hearing loss. H. Con Res. 195 - Creation of National Dysphasia Month
Client expense: $90,262 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Insurance
H.R. 1424 and H.R. 1367, The Paul Wellstone Mental Health and AddictionEquity Act of 2007 - Supported improved coverage and advocated for an expanded role for occupational therapy. S. 558, Mental Health Parity Act of 2007 - Supported improved coverage and advocated for an expanded role for occupational therapy. HR 2260, Health Care Truth and Transparency Act of 2007 - Opposed legislation as it is an undue burden on non-physician health care providers and does not improve quality or patient safety. S. 358 and HR 493 (PL 110-233), Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2007 - Supported passage to help prevent discrimination in regard to insurance for health care coverage. S. 2795 and HR 6210, Small Business Health Options Program Act - Advocated to ensure appropriate inclusion of occupational therapy services. No bill number, Small Business Choice Act - Advocated for state mandate laws. H.R. 6983 - Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008 - Advocated for passage and role of occupational therapy.
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Health Issues
HR 1424, The Paul Wellstone Mental Health and Addiction Equity Act of 2007 - Supported improved coverage and advocated for an expanded role for occupational therapy. S. 558, Mental Health Parity Act of 2007 - Supported improved coverage and advocated for an expanded role for occupational therapy. S. 845 (PL 110-202), Safety of Seniors Act of 2007 - Supported passage and highlighted role of occupational therapy in preventing senior falls. HR 2260, Health Care Truth and Transparency Act of 2007 - Opposed legislation as it is an undue burden on non-physician health care providers and does not improve quality or patient safety. S. 358 and HR 493 (PL 110-233), Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2007 - Support passage to help prevent discrimination in regard to insurance for heatlh care coverage. HR 2994, National Pain Care Policy Act of 2007 - Advocated for passage and role of occupational therapy. S. 626 and HR 1283, Arthritis Prevention, Control, and Cure Act of 2007 - Advocated for passage and role of occupational therapy. S. 999 and H.R. 477 - Stroke Treatment and Ongoing Prevention Act of 2007 - Advocated for passage and role of occupational therapy. No bill number: Advocated for and educated about the role of occupational therapy in mental health. No bill number: Advocated for and educated about the role of occupational therapy in Veteran's health care. S. 2162 and H.R. 4053 - Veterans' Mental Health and Other Care Improvements Act of 2008 - Advocated for inclusion of occupational therapy. S. 3584 - Obesity Prevention, Treatment and Research Act of 2008 - advocated for role and inclusion of occupational therapy. HRES 1381 - Expressing the sense of the House that theree should be an increased federal commitment prioritizing prevention and public health for all people in the U.S. - Advocated for role of occupational therapy in prevention and wellness, especially falls prevention. H.R. 5352 - Elder Abuse Victims Act of 2008 - Advocated for the role of occupational therapy. H.R. 6983 - Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008 - Advocated for passage and role of occupational therapy. HRES 1478 - Supportin gthe goals of "National Falls Prevention Awareness Day" to raise awareness and encourage the prevention of falls amoung older adults - Advocated role of occupational therapy in fall prevention and for passage. S. 3406 and H.R. 3195 (PL 110-325) - ADA Amendments Act of 2008 - advocated for passage and role of occupational therapy. H.R. 2608 and S. 821 (PL 110-328) - SSI Extension for Elderly and Disabled Refugees Act - advocated for passage.
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Health Issues
HR 1884 - National Health Service Corps Improvement Act, all sections S. 1117 - Vision Care for Kids Act, all sections S. 1693 - Wired for Health Care Quality Act, all sections HR 2012 - Contact Lens Consumer Health Protection Act, all sections HR 2260 - The Health Care Truth and Transparency Act of 2007, all sections
Client expense: $147,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2008 · third_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 1571, Seniors Access to Mental Health Act of 2007 (Medicare parity) H.R. 1663, Medicare Mental Health Modernization Act of 2007 H.R. 2626, Comprehensive HealthCARE Act of 2007 (Price Healthcare Bill) H.R. 3162, Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007 H.R. 2585, Ensuring the Future Physician Workforce Act of 2007 (Burgess SGR Bill) H.R. 3025, Medicare Prescription Drug Savings for Our Seniors (Medicare Prescription Drug SOS) Act of 2007 H.R. 3061, Medicare Part D Drug Class Protection Act of 2007 (Six Classes Bill) H.R. 820, Seniors Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2007 (MFTs/MHCs) H.R. 1588, Seniors Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2007 (MFTs/MHCs) H.R. 1424, Paul Wellstone Mental Health Equitable Treatment Act of 2007 S. 558, Mental Health Parity Act of 2007 H.R. 2580, Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-cost, Timely Healthcare (HEALTH) Act of 2007 S. 382/H.R. 687, Keeping Families Together Act, S. 1572/H.R. 2073, Child Health Care Crisis Relief Act of 2007, S. 1893/HR 976, Childrens Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007 S. 1337, Childrens Mental Health Parity Act S. 2086, SCHIP Extension Act of 2007 S. 2499, Medicare, Medicaid and SCHIP extension of 2007 S. 1814, Health Information Privacy and Security Act H.R. 2406, Healthcare Information Technology Enterprise Integration Act H.R. 5442, Technologies for Restoring Users' Security and Trust in Health Information Act (TRUST Act) H.R. 493, Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2007 S. 1693/ H.R. 3800, the Wired for Health Care Quality Act S. 358/H.R. 493, Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2007 H.R. 2260, Healthcare Truth and Transparency Act of 2007 H.R. 1368, the Personalized Health Information Act of 2007 H.R. 2991, Independent Health Record Trust Act of 2007 S. 2408/H.R. 4296, E-MEDS Act of 2007 H.R. 6331, Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 S. 3101, Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 H.R. 6357, PRO(TECH)T Act of 2008 H.R. 1424, Emergency Economic Stabilization Act (including mental health parity)
Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Prisons (BOP), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Indian Health Service, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2008 · third_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
H.R. 2260, Healthcare Truth and Transparency Act of 2007 S. 1814, the Health Information Privacy and Security Act S. 1693, the Wired for Health Care Quality Act H.R. 1368, the Personalized Health Information Act of 2007 H.R. 2991, Independent Health Record Trust Act of 2007 H.R. 2626, Comprehensive HealthCARE Act of 2007 (Price Healthcare Bill) S. 1814, Health Information Privacy and Security Act H.R. 2406, Healthcare Information Technology Enterprise Integration Act H.R. 5442, Technologies for Restoring Users' Security and Trust in Health Information Act (TRUST Act) S. 1693/ H.R. 3800, the Wired for Health Care Quality Act S. 358/H.R. 493, Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2007 H.R. 2260, Healthcare Truth and Transparency Act of 2007 H.R. 1368, the Personalized Health Information Act of 2007 H.R. 2991, Independent Health Record Trust Act of 2007 S. 2408/H.R. 4296, E-MEDS Act of 2007 H.R. 6357, PRO(TECH)T Act of 2008
Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Prisons (BOP), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Indian Health Service, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2008 · third_quarter · Government Issues
H.R. 493, Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2007 S. 1693/ H.R. 3800, the Wired for Health Care Quality Act S. 358/H.R. 493, Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2007 H.R. 2260, Healthcare Truth and Transparency Act of 2007 H.R. 1368, the Personalized Health Information Act of 2007 H.R. 2991, Independent Health Record Trust Act of 2007 S. 2408/H.R. 4296, E-MEDS Act of 2007 S. 1814, Health Information Privacy and Security Act H.R. 2406, Healthcare Information Technology Enterprise Integration Act H.R. 5442, Technologies for Restoring Users' Security and Trust in Health Information Act (TRUST Act) H.R. 6357, PRO(TECH)T Act of 2008 Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in State and Local Government Services; Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations and in Commercial Facilities
Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Prisons (BOP), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Indian Health Service, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2008 · third_quarter · Health Issues
HR 507, Vision Care for Kids Act of 2007, all provisions. HR 1343, Health Centers Renewal Act, all provisions. HR 1884, National Health Service Corps Improvement Act, sections 1 and 2. HR 2012, Contact Lens Consumer Health Protection Act, all provisions. HR 2260, The Health Care Truth and Transparency Act, sections 2, 3, and 4. HR 2915, To amend the Public Health Service Act, sections 1 and 2. HR 3750/S. 3534, Vision Preservation Act of 2008, all provisions. HR 6357, To amend the Public Health Service Act, Title I, II, and III. S 901, A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act, sections 2, 3 and 4. S 1117, Vision Care for Kids Act of 2007, all provisions. S 2795, Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP) Act, sections 2, 3 and 4. S 3297, A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act, Title I. S 3354, Volunteer Healthcare Program Act of 2008, Section 3. Medical Home educating offices on Capitol Hill regarding inclusion of optometrists in medical home interdisciplinary team.
Client expense: $170,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
HR 2012, Contact Lens Consumer Health Protection Act, all provision. HR 2260, Healthcare Truth and Transparency Act of 2007, sections 2, 3, and 4.
Client expense: $170,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 2260, Healthcare Truth and Transparency Act of 2007 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. 2994, National Pain Care Policy Act H.R. 5465, Military Pain Care Act S. 3163, Healthy Americans Act Patient Safety Organizations FDA Fospropofol FDA Ethicon Endo-Surgery SEDASYS System FDA Droperidol FDA CAPS DEA-E-Prescribing
Client expense: $430,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE
2008 · second_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
H.R. 2260, Healthcare Truth and Transparency Act of 2007 S. 1814, the Health Information Privacy and Security Act S. 1693, the Wired for Health Care Quality Act H.R. 1368, the Personalized Health Information Act of 2007 H.R. 2991, Independent Health Record Trust Act of 2007 H.R. 2626, Comprehensive HealthCARE Act of 2007 (Price Healthcare Bill) S. 1814, Health Information Privacy and Security Act H.R. 2406, Healthcare Information Technology Enterprise Integration Act H.R. 5442, Technologies for Restoring Users' Security and Trust in Health Information Act (TRUST Act) S. 1693/ H.R. 3800, the Wired for Health Care Quality Act S. 358/H.R. 493, Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2007 H.R. 2260, Healthcare Truth and Transparency Act of 2007 H.R. 1368, the Personalized Health Information Act of 2007 H.R. 2991, Independent Health Record Trust Act of 2007 S. 2408/H.R. 4296, E-MEDS Act of 2007 H.R. 6357, PRO(TECH)T Act of 2008
Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Indian Health Service, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2008 · second_quarter · Government Issues
H.R. 493, Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2007 S. 1693/ H.R. 3800, the Wired for Health Care Quality Act S. 358/H.R. 493, Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2007 H.R. 2260, Healthcare Truth and Transparency Act of 2007 H.R. 1368, the Personalized Health Information Act of 2007 H.R. 2991, Independent Health Record Trust Act of 2007 S. 2408/H.R. 4296, E-MEDS Act of 2007 S. 1814, Health Information Privacy and Security Act H.R. 2406, Healthcare Information Technology Enterprise Integration Act H.R. 5442, Technologies for Restoring Users' Security and Trust in Health Information Act (TRUST Act) H.R. 6357, PRO(TECH)T Act of 2008
Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Indian Health Service, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2008 · second_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 1571, Seniors Access to Mental Health Act of 2007 (Medicare parity) H.R. 1663, Medicare Mental Health Modernization Act of 2007 H.R. 2626, Comprehensive HealthCARE Act of 2007 (Price Healthcare Bill) H.R. 3162, Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007 H.R. 2585, Ensuring the Future Physician Workforce Act of 2007 (Burgess SGR Bill) H.R. 3025, Medicare Prescription Drug Savings for Our Seniors (Medicare Prescription Drug SOS) Act of 2007 H.R. 3061, Medicare Part D Drug Class Protection Act of 2007 (Six Classes Bill) H.R. 820, Seniors Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2007 (MFTs/MHCs) H.R. 1588, Seniors Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2007 (MFTs/MHCs) H.R. 1424, Paul Wellstone Mental Health Equitable Treatment Act of 2007 S. 558, Mental Health Parity Act of 2007 H.R. 2580, Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-cost, Timely Healthcare (HEALTH) Act of 2007 S. 382/H.R. 687, Keeping Families Together Act, S. 1572/H.R. 2073, Child Health Care Crisis Relief Act of 2007, S. 1893/HR 976, Childrens Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007 S. 1337, Childrens Mental Health Parity Act S. 2086, SCHIP Extension Act of 2007 S. 2499, Medicare, Medicaid and SCHIP extension of 2007 S. 1814, Health Information Privacy and Security Act H.R. 2406, Healthcare Information Technology Enterprise Integration Act H.R. 5442, Technologies for Restoring Users' Security and Trust in Health Information Act (TRUST Act) H.R. 493, Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2007 S. 1693/ H.R. 3800, the Wired for Health Care Quality Act S. 358/H.R. 493, Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2007 H.R. 2260, Healthcare Truth and Transparency Act of 2007 H.R. 1368, the Personalized Health Information Act of 2007 H.R. 2991, Independent Health Record Trust Act of 2007 S. 2408/H.R. 4296, E-MEDS Act of 2007 H.R. 6331, Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 S. 3101, Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 H.R. 6357, PRO(TECH)T Act of 2008 Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: Designation of Medically Underserved Populations and Health Professional Shortage Areas
Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Indian Health Service, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2008 · second_quarter · Government Issues
H.R. 493, Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2007 S. 1693/ H.R. 3800, the Wired for Health Care Quality Act S. 358/H.R. 493, Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2007 H.R. 2260, Healthcare Truth and Transparency Act of 2007 H.R. 1368, the Personalized Health Information Act of 2007 H.R. 2991, Independent Health Record Trust Act of 2007 S. 2408/H.R. 4296, E-MEDS Act of 2007 S. 1814, Health Information Privacy and Security Act H.R. 2406, Healthcare Information Technology Enterprise Integration Act H.R. 5442, Technologies for Restoring Users' Security and Trust in Health Information Act (TRUST Act) H.R. 6357, PRO(TECH)T Act of 2008
Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Indian Health Service, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2008 · second_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 1571, Seniors Access to Mental Health Act of 2007 (Medicare parity) H.R. 1663, Medicare Mental Health Modernization Act of 2007 H.R. 2626, Comprehensive HealthCARE Act of 2007 (Price Healthcare Bill) H.R. 3162, Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007 H.R. 2585, Ensuring the Future Physician Workforce Act of 2007 (Burgess SGR Bill) H.R. 3025, Medicare Prescription Drug Savings for Our Seniors (Medicare Prescription Drug SOS) Act of 2007 H.R. 3061, Medicare Part D Drug Class Protection Act of 2007 (Six Classes Bill) H.R. 820, Seniors Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2007 (MFTs/MHCs) H.R. 1588, Seniors Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2007 (MFTs/MHCs) H.R. 1424, Paul Wellstone Mental Health Equitable Treatment Act of 2007 S. 558, Mental Health Parity Act of 2007 H.R. 2580, Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-cost, Timely Healthcare (HEALTH) Act of 2007 S. 382/H.R. 687, Keeping Families Together Act, S. 1572/H.R. 2073, Child Health Care Crisis Relief Act of 2007, S. 1893/HR 976, Childrens Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007 S. 1337, Childrens Mental Health Parity Act S. 2086, SCHIP Extension Act of 2007 S. 2499, Medicare, Medicaid and SCHIP extension of 2007 S. 1814, Health Information Privacy and Security Act H.R. 2406, Healthcare Information Technology Enterprise Integration Act H.R. 5442, Technologies for Restoring Users' Security and Trust in Health Information Act (TRUST Act) H.R. 493, Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2007 S. 1693/ H.R. 3800, the Wired for Health Care Quality Act S. 358/H.R. 493, Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2007 H.R. 2260, Healthcare Truth and Transparency Act of 2007 H.R. 1368, the Personalized Health Information Act of 2007 H.R. 2991, Independent Health Record Trust Act of 2007 S. 2408/H.R. 4296, E-MEDS Act of 2007 H.R. 6331, Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 S. 3101, Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 H.R. 6357, PRO(TECH)T Act of 2008 Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: Designation of Medically Underserved Populations and Health Professional Shortage Areas
Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Indian Health Service, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2008 · second_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
H.R. 2260, Healthcare Truth and Transparency Act of 2007 S. 1814, the Health Information Privacy and Security Act S. 1693, the Wired for Health Care Quality Act H.R. 1368, the Personalized Health Information Act of 2007 H.R. 2991, Independent Health Record Trust Act of 2007 H.R. 2626, Comprehensive HealthCARE Act of 2007 (Price Healthcare Bill) S. 1814, Health Information Privacy and Security Act H.R. 2406, Healthcare Information Technology Enterprise Integration Act H.R. 5442, Technologies for Restoring Users' Security and Trust in Health Information Act (TRUST Act) S. 1693/ H.R. 3800, the Wired for Health Care Quality Act S. 358/H.R. 493, Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2007 H.R. 2260, Healthcare Truth and Transparency Act of 2007 H.R. 1368, the Personalized Health Information Act of 2007 H.R. 2991, Independent Health Record Trust Act of 2007 S. 2408/H.R. 4296, E-MEDS Act of 2007 H.R. 6357, PRO(TECH)T Act of 2008
Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Indian Health Service, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2008 · second_quarter · Health Issues
HR 1424, The Paul Wellstone Mental Health and Addiction Equity Act of 2007 - Supported improved coverage and advocated for an expanded role for occupational therapy. S. 558, Mental Health Parity Act of 2007 - Supported improved coverage and advocated for an expanded role for occupational therapy. S. 845 (PL 110-202), Safety of Seniors Act of 2007 - Supported passage and highlighted role of occupational therapy in preventing senior falls. HR 2260, Health Care Truth and Transparency Act of 2007 - Opposed legislation as it is an undue burden on non-physician health care providers and does not improve quality or patient safety. S. 358 and HR 493 (PL 110-233), Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2007 - Support passage to help prevent discrimination in regard to insurance for heatlh care coverage. HR 2994, National Pain Care Policy Act of 2007 - Advocated for passage and role of occupational therapy. S. 626 and HR 1283, Arthritis Prevention, Control, and Cure Act of 2007 - Advocated for passage and role of occupational therapy. S. 999 and H.R. 477 - Stroke Treatment and Ongoing Prevention Act of 2007 - Advocated for passage and role of occupational therapy. No bill number: Advocated for and educated about the role of occupational therapy in mental health. No bill number: Advocated for and educated about the role of occupational therapy in Veteran's health care. Centers for Disease Control, Director of Center for Inuury Prevention and Control, Ileana Arias - Advocated for working together on their initiative to prevent falls among seniors.
Client expense: $140,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · second_quarter · Insurance
H.R. 1424 and H.R. 1367, The Paul Wellstone Mental Health and AddictionEquity Act of 2007 - Supported improved coverage and advocated for an expanded role for occupational therapy. S. 558, Mental Health Parity Act of 2007 - Supported improved coverage and advocated for an expanded role for occupational therapy. HR 2260, Health Care Truth and Transparency Act of 2007 - Opposed legislation as it is an undue burden on non-physician health care providers and does not improve quality or patient safety. S. 358 and HR 493 (PL 110-233), Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2007 - Supported passage to help prevent discrimination in regard to insurance for health care coverage. S. 2795 and HR 6210, Small Business Health Options Program Act - Advocated to ensure appropriate inclusion of occupational therapy services. No bill number, Small Business Choice Act - Advocated for state mandate laws.
Client expense: $140,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · second_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 2260, Healthcare Truth and Transparency Act of 2007 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. 2994, National Pain Care Policy Act H.R. 5465, Military Pain Care Act S. 3163, Healthy Americans Act S. 2160, Veterans Pain Care Act of 2007 Patient Safety Organizations FDA Fospropofol FDA Ethicon Endo-Surgery SEDASYS System
Client expense: $400,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE
2008 · second_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
HR 2012, To amend the Fairness to Contact Lens Consumers Act to require contact lens sellers to provide a toll-free telephone number and a dedicated email address for the purpose of receiving communications from prescribers, sections as it relates to optometry and health care. HR 2260, To prohibit misleading and deceptive advertising or representation in the provision of health care services, and to require the identification of the license of certain health care providers, sections as it relates to optometry and health care.
Client expense: $608,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · second_quarter · Health Issues
HR 507, To establish a grant program to provide vision care to children, and for other purposes, sections as it relates to optometry and health care. HR1343 , To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide additional authorizations of appropriations for the health centers program under section 330 of such Act, and for other purposes, sections as it relates to optometry and health care. HR 1931, The Currency for All Act, sections as it relates to optometry and health care. HR 1884 , To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the participation of optometrists in the National Health Service Corps scholarship and loan repayment programs, and for other purposes, sections as it relates to optometry and health care. HR 2012, Contact Lens Consumer Health Protection Act, sections as it relates to optometry and health care. HR 2260, The Health Care Truth and Transparency Act of 2007, sections as it relates to optometry and health care. HR 2915, To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the National Health Service Corps Scholarship and Loan Repayment Programs, sections as it relates to optometry and health care. S 1117, A bill to establish a grant program to provide vision care to children, and for other purposes, sections as it relates to optometry and health care. S 1693, Wired for Health Care Quality Act, sections as it relates to optometry and health care. S 2408/HR 4296, Medicare Electronic Medication and Safety Protection (E-MEDS) Act, sections as it relates to optometry and health 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, sections as it relates to optometry and health care. S 2795, Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP) Act, sections as it relates to optometry and health care.
Client expense: $608,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · second_quarter · Health Issues
HR 2260- Healthcare Truth and Transparency Act of 2007, all provisions. HR 3173/S 1873- Improving Emergency Medical Care and Response Act of 2007, all provisions. Coverage of hearing benefits in the Federal Employees Health Benefits program. Public outreach on hearing loss.
Client expense: $78,500 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE
2008 · first_quarter · Health Issues
HR 507, Vision Care for Kids Act of 2007, all provisions. HR 1343, Health Centers Renewal Act of 2007, all provisions. HR 1884, National Health Service Corps Improvement Act of 2007, all provisionsHR 2012, Contact Lens Consumer Health Protection Act, all provisions. HR 2012, Contact Lens Consumer Health Protection Act, all provisions. HR 2260, The Health Care Truth and Transparency Act of 2007, all provisions. HR 3005, Glaucoma Screening Act of 2007, all provisions. HR 4230, School-Based Health Clinic Act of 2007, all provisions. HR 4296, Medicare Electronic Medication and Safety Protection (E-MEDS) Act, all provisions. S 600, School-Based Health Clinic Establishment Act of 2007, all provisions. S 901, Health Centers Renewal Act of 2007, all provisions. S 1117, Vision Care for Kids Act of 2007, all provisions. S 1693, Wired for Health Care Quality Act, all provisions. S 2350, Glaucoma Screening Act of 2007, all provisions. S 2408, Medicare Electronic Medication and Safety Protection (E-MEDS) Act, all provisions. S 2795, Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP) Act, all provisions. Medical Home educating offices on Capitol Hill regarding inclusion of optometrists in medical home interdisciplinary team.
Client expense: $300,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · first_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
H.R. 2260, Healthcare Truth and Transparency Act of 2007 S. 1814, the Health Information Privacy and Security Act S. 1693, the Wired for Health Care Quality Act S. 358/H.R. 493, Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2007 H.R. 1368, the Personalized Health Information Act of 2007 H.R. 2991, Independent Health Record Trust Act of 2007 H.R. 2626, Comprehensive HealthCARE Act of 2007 (Price Healthcare Bill) S. 1814, Health Information Privacy and Security Act H.R. 2406, Healthcare Information Technology Enterprise Integration Act H.R. 5442, Technologies for Restoring Users' Security and Trust in Health Information Act (TRUST Act) H.R. 493, Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2007 S. 1693/ H.R. 3800, the Wired for Health Care Quality Act S. 358/H.R. 493, Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2007 H.R. 2260, Healthcare Truth and Transparency Act of 2007 H.R. 1368, the Personalized Health Information Act of 2007 H.R. 2991, Independent Health Record Trust Act of 2007 S. 2408/H.R. 4296, E-MEDS Act of 2007
Client expense: $127,101 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Indian Health Service, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2008 · first_quarter · Government Issues
H.R. 493, Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2007 S. 1693/ H.R. 3800, the Wired for Health Care Quality Act S. 358/H.R. 493, Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2007 H.R. 2260, Healthcare Truth and Transparency Act of 2007 H.R. 1368, the Personalized Health Information Act of 2007 H.R. 2991, Independent Health Record Trust Act of 2007 S. 2408/H.R. 4296, E-MEDS Act of 2007 S. 1814, Health Information Privacy and Security Act H.R. 2406, Healthcare Information Technology Enterprise Integration Act H.R. 5442, Technologies for Restoring Users' Security and Trust in Health Information Act (TRUST Act)
Client expense: $127,101 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Indian Health Service, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2008 · first_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 1571, Seniors Access to Mental Health Act of 2007 (Medicare parity) H.R. 1663, Medicare Mental Health Modernization Act of 2007 H.R. 2626, Comprehensive HealthCARE Act of 2007 (Price Healthcare Bill) H.R. 3162, Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007 H.R. 2585, Ensuring the Future Physician Workforce Act of 2007 (Burgess SGR Bill) H.R. 3025, Medicare Prescription Drug Savings for Our Seniors (Medicare Prescription Drug SOS) Act of 2007 H.R. 3061, Medicare Part D Drug Class Protection Act of 2007 (Six Classes Bill) H.R. 820, Seniors Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2007 (MFTs/MHCs) H.R. 1588, Seniors Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2007 (MFTs/MHCs) H.R. 1424, Paul Wellstone Mental Health Equitable Treatment Act of 2007 S. 558, Mental Health Parity Act of 2007 H.R. 2580, Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-cost, Timely Healthcare (HEALTH) Act of 2007 S. 382/H.R. 687, Keeping Families Together Act, S. 1572/H.R. 2073, Child Health Care Crisis Relief Act of 2007, S. 1893/HR 976, Childrens Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007 S. 1337, Childrens Mental Health Parity Act S. 2086, SCHIP Extension Act of 2007 S. 2499, Medicare, Medicaid and SCHIP extension of 2007 S. 1814, Health Information Privacy and Security Act H.R. 2406, Healthcare Information Technology Enterprise Integration Act H.R. 5442, Technologies for Restoring Users' Security and Trust in Health Information Act (TRUST Act) H.R. 493, Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2007 S. 1693/ H.R. 3800, the Wired for Health Care Quality Act S. 358/H.R. 493, Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2007 H.R. 2260, Healthcare Truth and Transparency Act of 2007 H.R. 1368, the Personalized Health Information Act of 2007 H.R. 2991, Independent Health Record Trust Act of 2007 S. 2408/H.R. 4296, E-MEDS Act of 2007
Client expense: $127,101 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Indian Health Service, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2008 · first_quarter · Insurance
H.R. 1424 and H.R. 1367, The Paul Wellstone Mental Health and AddictionEquity Act of 2007 - Supported improved coverage and advocated for an expanded role for occupational therapy. S. 558, Mental Health Parity Act of 2007 - Supported improved coverage and advocated for an expanded role for occupational therapy. HR 2260, Health Care Truth and Transparency Act of 2007 - Opposed legislation as it is an undue burden on non-physician health care providers and does not improve quality or patient safety. S. 358 and HR 493 (appended to HR 1424), Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2007 - Supported passage to help prevent discrimination in regard to insurance for health care coverage. S. 2795, Small Business Health Options Program Act - Advocated to ensure appropriate inclusion of occupational therapy services.
Client expense: $130,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · first_quarter · Health Issues
HR 1424, The Paul Wellstone Mental Health and Addiction Equity Act of 2007 - Supported improved coverage and advocated for an expanded role for occupational therapy. S. 558, Mental Health Parity Act of 2007 - Supported improved coverage and advocated for an expanded role for occupational therapy. S. 845, Safety of Seniors Act of 2007 - Supported passage and highlighted role of occupational therapy in preventing senior falls. HR 2260, Health Care Truth and Transparency Act of 2007 - Opposed legislation as it is an undue burden on non-physician health care providers and does not improve quality or patient safety. S. 358 and HR 493 (appended to HR 1424), Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2007 - Support passage to help prevent discrimination in regard to insurance for heatlh care coverage. HR 2994, National Pain Care Policy Act of 2007 - Advocated for passage and role of occupational therapy. S. 626 and HR 1283, Arthritis Prevention, Control, and Cure Act of 2007 - Advocated for passage and role of occupational therapy. S. 999 and H.R. 477 - Stroke Treatment and Ongoing Prevention Act of 2007 - Advocated for passage and role of occupational therapy. No bill number: Advocated for and educated about the role of occupational therapy in mental health. No bill number: Advocated for and educated about the role of occupational therapy in Veteran's health care. Centers for Disease Control, Director of Center for Inuury Prevention and Control, Ileana Arias - Advocated for working together on their initiative to prevent falls among seniors.
Client expense: $130,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · first_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 2260, Healthcare Truth and Transparency Act of 2007 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. 2994, National Pain Care Policy Act H.R. 5465, Military Pain Care Act Patient Safety Organizations FDA Fospropofol
Client expense: $190,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE
2008 · first_quarter · Health Issues
HR 2260- Healthcare Truth and Transparency Act of 2007, all provisions. HR 3173/S 1873- Improving Emergency Medical Care and Response Act of 2007, all provisions.
Client expense: $78,500 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE
2007 · year_end · Insurance
Healthcare Truth & Transparency Act: HR 2260 Interstate Selling of Individual Insurance: HR 4460, S 2477
Client expense: $317,163 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, UNDETERMINED
2007 · year_end · Health Issues
HR 1424 and HR 1367, The Paul Wellstone Mental Health and Addiction Equity Act of 2007 - Supported improved coverage and advocated for an expanded role for occupational therapy. S. 558, Mental Health Parity Act of 2007 - Supported improved coverage and advocated for an expanded role for occupational therapy. S. 845, Safety of Seniors Act of 2007 - Supported passage and highlighted role of occupational therapy in preventing senior falls. HR 2260, Health Care Truth and Transparency Act of 2007 - Opposed legislation as it is an undue burden on non-physician health care providers and does not improve quality or patient safety. S. 358 and HR 493, Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2007 - Support passage to help prevent discrimination in regard to insurance for heatlh care coverage. HR 2994, National Pain Care Policy Act of 2007 - Advocated for passage and role of occupational therapy. S. 626 and HR 1283, Arthritis Prevention, Control, and Cure Act of 2007 - Advocated for passage and role of occupational therapy. S. 999 and H.R. 477 - Stroke Treatment and Ongoing Prevention Act of 2007 - Advocated for passage and role of occupational therapy. No bill number: Advocated for and educated about the role of occupational therapy in mental health. No bill number: Advocated for and educated about the role of occupational therapy in Veteran's health care. Centers for Disease Control, Director of Center for Inuury Prevention and Control, Ileana Arias - Advocated for working together on their initiative to prevent falls among seniors.
Client expense: $280,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, UNDETERMINED
2007 · year_end · Insurance
HR 1424 and HR 1367, The Paul Wellstone Mental Health and Addiction Equity Act of 2007 - Supported improved coverage and advocated for an expanded role for occupational therapy. S. 558, Mental Health Parity Act of 2007 - Supported improved coverage and advocated for an expanded role for occupational therapy. HR 2260, Health Care Truth and Transparency Act of 2007 - Opposed legislation as it is an undue burden on non-physician health care providers and does not improve quality or patient safety. S. 358 and HR 493, Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2007 - Supported passage to help prevent discrimination in regard to insurance for health care coverage.
Client expense: $280,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, UNDETERMINED
2007 · year_end · Health Issues
HR 3800/S 1693 - Wired for Health Care Quality Act, all provisons. HR 2260 - Healthcare Truth and Transparency Act of 2007, all provisions.
Client expense: $155,295 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2007 · year_end · Health Issues
HR 507, HR 979, HR 1343, HR 1884, HR 1952, HR 2260, HR 2406, HR 3005, HR 3750 and HR 4230 S 600, S 901, S 1117, S 1693 and S 2350
Client expense: $549,302 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2007 · year_end · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
H.R. 2260, Healthcare Truth and Transparency Act of 2007 S. 1814, the Health Information Privacy and Security Act S. 1693, the Wired for Health Care Quality Act
Client expense: $258,636 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Indian Health Service, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2007 · year_end · Health Issues
H.R. 3162 (Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act) and S. 2499 (Medicare, Medicaid & SCHIP Extension Act of 2007), SCHIP reauthorization H.R. 2260 (Healthcare Truth and Transparency Act of 2007), disclosure of healthcare professionals' credentials Medicare and Medicaid reimbursements pertaining to nurse practitioners
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2007 · year_end · Health Issues
H.R. 2915: National Health Service Corps Scholarship and Loan Repayment Programs Reauthorization Act of 2007: Provisions related to set asides for specific health care practitioners. S. 1642: Higher Education Authorization Act of 2007; Provisions related to a capitation program for schools of nursing. H.R. 2260: The Health Care Truth and Transparency Act of 2007.
Client expense: $481,723 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2007 · year_end · Health Issues
* Funding for chiropractic programs within the budget of the Department of HHS. Regulatory issues relating to Medical Records Privacy (HIPAA). Regulatory issues to Ergonomic standards, H.R. 2260. Legislation to allow doctors of chiropractic to be eligible to participate in the student loan program of the National Health Services Corps. Regulatory issues to Ergonomic standards, H.R. 2260. Legislation to allow doctors of chiropractic to be eligible to participate in the student loan program of the National Health Services Corps.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)