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To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure more appropriate payment amounts for drugs and biologicals under part B of the Medicare Program by excluding customary prompt pay discounts extended to wholesalers from the manufacturer's average sales price.
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2008 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
-H.R. 1190, "Community Cancer Care Preservation Act of 2007," regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to preserve access to community cancer care by Medicare beneficiaries; -Proposed Rule (CMS-1404-P), "CY 2009 Outpatient Prospective Payment System Rules". -H.R. 1321,Medicare Advanced Laboratory Diagnostics Act of 2007, regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve payments under the Medicare clinical laboratory fee schedule; -H.R. 1663, Medicare Mental Health Modernization Act of 2007, regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand and improve coverage of mental health services under the Medicare Program; -H.R. 1845 / S 1428, Medicare Durable Medical Equipment Access Act of 2007, regarding amending part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to assure access to durable medical equipment under the Medicare Program; -H.R. 2770, To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure more appropriate payment amounts for drugs and biologicals under part B of the Medicare Program by excluding customary prompt pay discounts extended to wholesalers from the manufacturer's average sales price, all provisions; -H.R. 3011, To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure adequate payment amounts for drugs and biologicals under part B of the Medicare Program, regarding all provisions; -H.R. 3061, Medicare Part D Drug Class Protection Act of 2007, regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require that Medicare prescription drug plans using formularies cover all drugs included in 6 specified therapeutic categories and to establish protective requirements for coverage determinations; -H.R. 4 / S 3, Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act of 2007, regarding amending part D of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to negotiate lower covered part D drug prices on behalf of Medicare beneficiaries; -H.R. 976 / S 1893, Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007; -H.R. 3162, Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007, regarding improving enrollment and retention of eligible children; -S. 1887, Medicare Access to Critical Medications Act of 2007, regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act in order to ensure access to critical medications under the Medicare part D prescription drug program; -S. 631, Remote Monitoring Access Act of 2007, regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage of remote patient management services for chronic health care conditions under the Medicare Program; -S. 860, Early Treatment for HIV Act of 2007, regarding amending title XIX of the Social Security Act to permit States the option to provide Medicaid coverage for low-income individuals infected with HIV; -CMS-1270-F, Medicare Program; Competitive Acquisition for Certain Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) and Other Issues, regarding a final rule establishing competitive bidding programs for certain Medicare Part B covered items of durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) throughout the United States in accordance with sections 1847(a) and (b) of the Social Security Act; issues regarding competitive bidding, demonstrations for clinical lab services and competitive Medicare payments for lab services; issues regarding Medicare national coverage determination for the use of erythropoiesis stimulating agents in cancer and related neoplastic conditions; -CMS-2238-FC, regarding the Medicaid program, and prescription drugs; -S. 2499, "Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP Extension Act of 2007," all provisions. -S. 2029, "Physician Payments Sunshine Act of 2007," regarding amending title XI of the Social Security Act to provide for transparency in the relationship between physicians and manufacturers of drugs, devices, or medical supplies for which payment is made under Medicare, Medicaid or SCHIP; -H.R. 5765 / S. 631, "Medicare Remote Monitoring Access Act of 2008," regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to cover remote patient management services for certain chronic health conditions under the Medicare Program; -H.R. 6252, "Medicare DMEPOS Competitive Acquisition Reform Act of 2008", 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, regarding all provisions; -S. 2404, "Medicare Advanced Laboratory Diagnostics Act of 2007", A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve payments under the Medicare clinical laboratory fee schedule, regarding all provisions; -H.R. 6331/ S. 3101, "Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008", A bill to amend titles XVIII and XI of the Social Security Act to extend expiring provisions under the Medicare program, to improve beneficiary access to preventive and mental health services, to enhance low-income benefit programs, and to maintain access to care in rural areas, including pharmacy access, and for other purposes, regarding all provisions; -H.R. 2770, "To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure more appropriate payment amounts for drugs and biologicals under part B of the Medicare Program by excluding customary prompt pay discounts extended to wholesalers from the manufacturer's average sales price", regarding all provisions.
Client expense: $1,440,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
-H.R. 1190, "Community Cancer Care Preservation Act of 2007," regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to preserve access to community cancer care by Medicare beneficiaries; -Proposed Rule (CMS-1404-P), "CY 2009 Outpatient Prospective Payment System Rules". -H.R. 1321,Medicare Advanced Laboratory Diagnostics Act of 2007, regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve payments under the Medicare clinical laboratory fee schedule; -H.R. 1663, Medicare Mental Health Modernization Act of 2007, regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand and improve coverage of mental health services under the Medicare Program; -H.R. 1845 / S 1428, Medicare Durable Medical Equipment Access Act of 2007, regarding amending part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to assure access to durable medical equipment under the Medicare Program; -H.R. 2770, To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure more appropriate payment amounts for drugs and biologicals under part B of the Medicare Program by excluding customary prompt pay discounts extended to wholesalers from the manufacturer's average sales price, all provisions; -H.R. 3011, To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure adequate payment amounts for drugs and biologicals under part B of the Medicare Program, regarding all provisions; -H.R. 3061, Medicare Part D Drug Class Protection Act of 2007, regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require that Medicare prescription drug plans using formularies cover all drugs included in 6 specified therapeutic categories and to establish protective requirements for coverage determinations; -H.R. 4 / S 3, Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act of 2007, regarding amending part D of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to negotiate lower covered part D drug prices on behalf of Medicare beneficiaries; -H.R. 976 / S 1893, Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007; -H.R. 3162, Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007, regarding improving enrollment and retention of eligible children; -S. 1887, Medicare Access to Critical Medications Act of 2007, regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act in order to ensure access to critical medications under the Medicare part D prescription drug program; -S. 631, Remote Monitoring Access Act of 2007, regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage of remote patient management services for chronic health care conditions under the Medicare Program; -S. 860, Early Treatment for HIV Act of 2007, regarding amending title XIX of the Social Security Act to permit States the option to provide Medicaid coverage for low-income individuals infected with HIV; -CMS-1270-F, Medicare Program; Competitive Acquisition for Certain Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) and Other Issues, regarding a final rule establishing competitive bidding programs for certain Medicare Part B covered items of durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) throughout the United States in accordance with sections 1847(a) and (b) of the Social Security Act; issues regarding competitive bidding, demonstrations for clinical lab services and competitive Medicare payments for lab services; issues regarding Medicare national coverage determination for the use of erythropoiesis stimulating agents in cancer and related neoplastic conditions; -CMS-2238-FC, regarding the Medicaid program, and prescription drugs; -S. 2499, "Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP Extension Act of 2007," all provisions. -S. 2029, "Physician Payments Sunshine Act of 2007," regarding amending title XI of the Social Security Act to provide for transparency in the relationship between physicians and manufacturers of drugs, devices, or medical supplies for which payment is made under Medicare, Medicaid or SCHIP; -H.R. 5765 / S. 631, "Medicare Remote Monitoring Access Act of 2008," regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to cover remote patient management services for certain chronic health conditions under the Medicare Program; -H.R. 6252, "Medicare DMEPOS Competitive Acquisition Reform Act of 2008", 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, regarding all provisions; -S. 2404, "Medicare Advanced Laboratory Diagnostics Act of 2007", A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve payments under the Medicare clinical laboratory fee schedule, regarding all provisions; -H.R. 6331/ S. 3101, "Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008", A bill to amend titles XVIII and XI of the Social Security Act to extend expiring provisions under the Medicare program, to improve beneficiary access to preventive and mental health services, to enhance low-income benefit programs, and to maintain access to care in rural areas, including pharmacy access, and for other purposes, regarding all provisions; -H.R. 2770, "To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure more appropriate payment amounts for drugs and biologicals under part B of the Medicare Program by excluding customary prompt pay discounts extended to wholesalers from the manufacturer's average sales price", regarding all provisions.
2008 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
H.R. 2770 - To ensure prompt payment for drugs and biologicals under Part B of the medicare program.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
2008 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
H.R. 2770 - To ensure prompt payment for drugs and biologicals under Part B of the medicare program.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
2008 · first_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
H.R. 2770 - Prompt-pay - to ensure appropriate payment amounts for drugs and biologicals under Part B of the Medicate program.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
2008 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Client expense: $1,440,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
Medicare payments to community oncology practices covered by Medicare Part B reimbursement. S. 1750, Community Cancer Care Preservation Act of 2007, all provisions. H. R. 1190, Community Cancer Care Preservation Act of 2007, all provisions. H.R. 2770, To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure more appropriate payment amounts for drugs and biologicals under part B of the Medicare Program by excluding customary prompt..., all provisions. Economic stimulus legislation, healthcare provisions.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
H.R. 1474, Fair and Speedy Treatment (FAST) of Medicare Prescription Drug Claims Act of 2007 S. 1544, Medicare Quality Enhancement Act of 2007 S. 1951, Fair Medicaid Drug Payment Act of 2007 H.R. 3700, Fair Medicaid Drug Payment Act of 2007 H.R. 2770, Legislation to ensure more appropriate payment amounts for drugs and biologics under Part B of the Medicare program by excluding customary prompt pay discounts. H.R. 6331, Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers S. 3101, Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers S. 3118, Preserving Access to Medicare Act of 2008 S. 1954, Pharmacy Access Improvement (PhAIm) Act of 2007 H.R. 6331, Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008
Client expense: $180,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Medicare Modernization Act and implementing regulations focusing on reimbursement issues; Deficit Reduction Act and implementing regulations, focusing on Medicaid Reform; S.2029 - The Physicians Payments Sunshine Act; H.R. 2770 - Prompt Pay Bill and H.R. 5605 - Physician Payments Sunshine Act of 2008. H.R. 6331, Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act.
Client expense: $261,875 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Pharmaceutical distribution reimbursement HR 2770-- excluding customary prompt pay discounts from ASP
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $15,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Implementation of Average Sales Price (ASP) Methodology and Competitive Acquisition Program; Implementation of AMP; exclusion of prompt pay discounts from ASP; H.R.2770
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Medicare Modernization Act and implementing regulations focusing on reimbursement issues; Deficit Reduction Act and implementing regulations, focusing on Medicaid Reform; S.2029 - The Physicians Payments Sunshine Act; H.R.2770 - Prompt Pay Bill; and H.R.5605 - Physician Payments Sunshine Act of 2008. H.R.6331, the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
-H.R. 1190, "Community Cancer Care Preservation Act of 2007," regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to preserve access to community cancer care by Medicare beneficiaries; -Proposed Rule (CMS-1404-P), "CY 2009 Outpatient Prospective Payment System Rules". -H.R. 1321,Medicare Advanced Laboratory Diagnostics Act of 2007, regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve payments under the Medicare clinical laboratory fee schedule; -H.R. 1663, Medicare Mental Health Modernization Act of 2007, regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand and improve coverage of mental health services under the Medicare Program; -H.R. 1845 / S 1428, Medicare Durable Medical Equipment Access Act of 2007, regarding amending part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to assure access to durable medical equipment under the Medicare Program; -H.R. 2770, To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure more appropriate payment amounts for drugs and biologicals under part B of the Medicare Program by excluding customary prompt pay discounts extended to wholesalers from the manufacturer's average sales price, all provisions; -H.R. 3011, To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure adequate payment amounts for drugs and biologicals under part B of the Medicare Program, regarding all provisions; -H.R. 3061, Medicare Part D Drug Class Protection Act of 2007, regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require that Medicare prescription drug plans using formularies cover all drugs included in 6 specified therapeutic categories and to establish protective requirements for coverage determinations; -H.R. 4 / S 3, Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act of 2007, regarding amending part D of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to negotiate lower covered part D drug prices on behalf of Medicare beneficiaries; -H.R. 976 / S 1893, Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007; -H.R. 3162, Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007, regarding improving enrollment and retention of eligible children; -S. 1887, Medicare Access to Critical Medications Act of 2007, regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act in order to ensure access to critical medications under the Medicare part D prescription drug program; -S. 631, Remote Monitoring Access Act of 2007, regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage of remote patient management services for chronic health care conditions under the Medicare Program; -S. 860, Early Treatment for HIV Act of 2007, regarding amending title XIX of the Social Security Act to permit States the option to provide Medicaid coverage for low-income individuals infected with HIV; -CMS-1270-F, Medicare Program; Competitive Acquisition for Certain Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) and Other Issues, regarding a final rule establishing competitive bidding programs for certain Medicare Part B covered items of durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) throughout the United States in accordance with sections 1847(a) and (b) of the Social Security Act; issues regarding competitive bidding, demonstrations for clinical lab services and competitive Medicare payments for lab services; issues regarding Medicare national coverage determination for the use of erythropoiesis stimulating agents in cancer and related neoplastic conditions; -CMS-2238-FC, regarding the Medicaid program, and prescription drugs; -S. 2499, "Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP Extension Act of 2007," all provisions. -S. 2029, "Physician Payments Sunshine Act of 2007," regarding amending title XI of the Social Security Act to provide for transparency in the relationship between physicians and manufacturers of drugs, devices, or medical supplies for which payment is made under Medicare, Medicaid or SCHIP; -H.R. 5765 / S. 631, "Medicare Remote Monitoring Access Act of 2008," regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to cover remote patient management services for certain chronic health conditions under the Medicare Program; -H.R. 6252, "Medicare DMEPOS Competitive Acquisition Reform Act of 2008", 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, regarding all provisions; -S. 2404, "Medicare Advanced Laboratory Diagnostics Act of 2007", A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve payments under the Medicare clinical laboratory fee schedule, regarding all provisions; -H.R. 6331/ S. 3101, "Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008", A bill to amend titles XVIII and XI of the Social Security Act to extend expiring provisions under the Medicare program, to improve beneficiary access to preventive and mental health services, to enhance low-income benefit programs, and to maintain access to care in rural areas, including pharmacy access, and for other purposes, regarding all provisions; -H.R. 2770, "To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure more appropriate payment amounts for drugs and biologicals under part B of the Medicare Program by excluding customary prompt pay discounts extended to wholesalers from the manufacturer's average sales price", regarding all provisions.
Client expense: $1,440,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Medicare Part D: prompt pay/EFT for pharmacies (HR 6331/MIPAA), changes to Part D benefit (HR 3162/HR 6331), Electronic prescribing & eRx for controlled substances (HR 63331, agency), access to Medicare Data (HR 6331/MIPAA), various regulatory issues related to Part D benefit. Medicare Part B: changes to the competitive acquisition program for biologics (regulatory) and prompt pay exclusion for specialty distributors (HR 2770), AMP changes (HR 6331 & MIPAA)
Client expense: $430,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Congressional Budget Office (CBO), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Legal Services Corporation, Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
HR. 2914: Medicare IVIG Access Act / HR. 2770: Medicare Part B Prompt-Pay exclusion from Average Sales Price Medicare/Medicaid coverage and reimbursement for Intravenous Immune Globulin (IVIG) S. 2990: Medicare IVIG Access Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Reimbursement for prescription drugs (S. 1951) (H.R. 3700) (H.R. 2770)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, White House Office
2008 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Reimbursement for prescription drugs (S. 1951) (H.R. 3700) (H.R. 2770)
Client expense: $160,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Medicare prescription drug benefit implementation. Medicaid reform. H.R. 2770, To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure more appropriate payment amounts for drugs and biologicals under part B of the Medicare Program by excluding customary prompt pay discounts extended to wholesalers from the manufacturer's average sales price.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2008 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
H.R. 1474, Fair and Speedy Treatment (FAST) of Medicare Prescription Drug Claims Act of 2007 S. 1544, Medicare Quality Enhancement Act of 2007 S. 1951, Fair Medicaid Drug Payment Act of 2007 H.R. 3700, Fair Medicaid Drug Payment Act of 2007 H.R. 2770, Legislation to ensure more appropriate payment amounts for drugs and biologics under Part B of the Medicare program by excluding customary prompt pay discounts. H.R. 6331, Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers S. 3101, Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers S. 3118, Preserving Access to Medicare Act of 2008 S. 1954, Pharmacy Access Improvement (PhAIm) Act of 2007 H.R. 6331, Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Medicare Modernization Act and implementing regulations focusing on reimbursement issues; Deficit Reduction Act and implementing regulations, focusing on Medicaid Reform; S.2029 - The Physicians Payments Sunshine Act; H.R. 2770 - Prompt Pay Bill and H.R. 5605 - Physician Payments Sunshine Act of 2008. H.R. 6331, Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act.
Client expense: $261,875 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
H.R. 1474, Fair and Speedy Treatment (FAST) of Medicare Prescription Drug Claims Act of 2007 S. 1544, Medicare Quality Enhancement Act of 2007 S. 1951, Fair Medicaid Drug Payment Act of 2007 H.R. 3700, Fair Medicaid Drug Payment Act of 2007 H.R. 2770, Legislation to ensure more appropriate payment amounts for drugs and biologics under Part B of the Medicare program by excluding customary prompt pay discounts. H.R. 6331, Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers S. 3101, Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers S. 3118, Preserving Access to Medicare Act of 2008 S. 1954, Pharmacy Access Improvement (PhAIm) Act of 2007 H.R. 6331, Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008
Client expense: $205,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Implementation of Average Sales Price (ASP) Methodology and Competitive Acquisition Program; Implementation of AMP; exclusion of prompt pay discounts from ASP; H.R.2770
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Medicare Modernization Act and implementing regulations focusing on reimbursement issues; Deficit Reduction Act and implementing regulations, focusing on Medicaid Reform; S.2029 - The Physicians Payments Sunshine Act; H.R.2770 - Prompt Pay Bill; and H.R.5605 - Physician Payments Sunshine Act of 2008. H.R.6331, the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
-H.R. 1190, "Community Cancer Care Preservation Act of 2007," regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to preserve access to community cancer care by Medicare beneficiaries; -Proposed Rule (CMS-1404-P), "CY 2009 Outpatient Prospective Payment System Rules". -H.R. 1321,Medicare Advanced Laboratory Diagnostics Act of 2007, regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve payments under the Medicare clinical laboratory fee schedule; -H.R. 1663, Medicare Mental Health Modernization Act of 2007, regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand and improve coverage of mental health services under the Medicare Program; -H.R. 1845 / S 1428, Medicare Durable Medical Equipment Access Act of 2007, regarding amending part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to assure access to durable medical equipment under the Medicare Program; -H.R. 2770, To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure more appropriate payment amounts for drugs and biologicals under part B of the Medicare Program by excluding customary prompt pay discounts extended to wholesalers from the manufacturer's average sales price, all provisions; -H.R. 3011, To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure adequate payment amounts for drugs and biologicals under part B of the Medicare Program, regarding all provisions; -H.R. 3061, Medicare Part D Drug Class Protection Act of 2007, regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require that Medicare prescription drug plans using formularies cover all drugs included in 6 specified therapeutic categories and to establish protective requirements for coverage determinations; -H.R. 4 / S 3, Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act of 2007, regarding amending part D of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to negotiate lower covered part D drug prices on behalf of Medicare beneficiaries; -H.R. 976 / S 1893, Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007; -H.R. 3162, Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007, regarding improving enrollment and retention of eligible children; -S. 1887, Medicare Access to Critical Medications Act of 2007, regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act in order to ensure access to critical medications under the Medicare part D prescription drug program; -S. 631, Remote Monitoring Access Act of 2007, regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage of remote patient management services for chronic health care conditions under the Medicare Program; -S. 860, Early Treatment for HIV Act of 2007, regarding amending title XIX of the Social Security Act to permit States the option to provide Medicaid coverage for low-income individuals infected with HIV; -CMS-1270-F, Medicare Program; Competitive Acquisition for Certain Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) and Other Issues, regarding a final rule establishing competitive bidding programs for certain Medicare Part B covered items of durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) throughout the United States in accordance with sections 1847(a) and (b) of the Social Security Act; issues regarding competitive bidding, demonstrations for clinical lab services and competitive Medicare payments for lab services; issues regarding Medicare national coverage determination for the use of erythropoiesis stimulating agents in cancer and related neoplastic conditions; -CMS-2238-FC, regarding the Medicaid program, and prescription drugs; -S. 2499, "Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP Extension Act of 2007," all provisions. -S. 2029, "Physician Payments Sunshine Act of 2007," regarding amending title XI of the Social Security Act to provide for transparency in the relationship between physicians and manufacturers of drugs, devices, or medical supplies for which payment is made under Medicare, Medicaid or SCHIP; -H.R. 5765 / S. 631, "Medicare Remote Monitoring Access Act of 2008," regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to cover remote patient management services for certain chronic health conditions under the Medicare Program; -H.R. 6252, "Medicare DMEPOS Competitive Acquisition Reform Act of 2008", 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, regarding all provisions; -S. 2404, "Medicare Advanced Laboratory Diagnostics Act of 2007", A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve payments under the Medicare clinical laboratory fee schedule, regarding all provisions; -H.R. 6331/ S. 3101, "Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008", A bill to amend titles XVIII and XI of the Social Security Act to extend expiring provisions under the Medicare program, to improve beneficiary access to preventive and mental health services, to enhance low-income benefit programs, and to maintain access to care in rural areas, including pharmacy access, and for other purposes, regarding all provisions; -H.R. 2770, "To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure more appropriate payment amounts for drugs and biologicals under part B of the Medicare Program by excluding customary prompt pay discounts extended to wholesalers from the manufacturer's average sales price", regarding all provisions.
Client expense: $1,500,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
HR. 2914: Medicare IVIG Access Act/ HR. 2770: Medicare Part B Prompt-Pay exclusion from Average Sales Price Medicare/Medicaid coverage and reimbursement for Intravenous Immune Globulin (IVIG) S. 2990: Medicare IVIG Access Act HR. 6331: Medicare Improvement for Patients and Providers Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Pharmaceutical distribution reimbursement HR2770-- excluding customary prompt pay discounts from ASP
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $15,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
**see addendum page Reimbursement for prescription drugs (S. 1951) (H.R. 3700) (H.R. 2770) (S. 3101) (H.R. 6331)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, White House Office
2008 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
H.R. 1474, Fair and Speedy Treatment (FAST) of Medicare Prescription Drug Claims Act of 2007 S. 1544, Medicare Quality Enhancement Act of 2007 S. 1951, Fair Medicaid Drug Payment Act of 2007 H.R. 3700, Fair Medicaid Drug Payment Act of 2007 H.R. 2770, Legislation to ensure more appropriate payment amounts for drugs and biologics under Part B of the Medicare program by excluding customary prompt pay discounts. H.R. 6331, Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers S. 3101, Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers S. 3118, Preserving Access to Medicare Act of 2008 S. 1954, Pharmacy Access Improvement (PhAIm) Act of 2007 H.R. 6331, Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Reimbursement for prescription drugs (S. 1951) (H.R. 3700) (H.R. 2770) (S.3101) (H.R. 6331) (S.3118)
Client expense: $140,673 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Medicare Part D: prompt pay/EFT for pharmacies (HR 1474/S 1827/S 1954/HR 6331), Changes to the part D benefit (HR 3162/S 2499/HR 6331), Electronic prescribing and eRx for controlled substances (HR 4296/S 2408/HR 6331), access to Medicare Data (HR 6388/S 1507/HR 6331), various regulatory issues related to Part D benefit. Medicare Part B: Changes to the competitive acquisition program for biologics (HR 3162) and prompt pay exclusion for distribution (HR 2770); AMP changes (HR 6331)
Client expense: $240,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Congressional Budget Office (CBO), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Medicare prescription drug benefit implementation. Medicaid reform. H.R. 2770, To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure more appropriate payment amounts for drugs and biologicals under part B of the Medicare Program by excluding customary prompt pay discounts extended to wholesalers from the manufacturer's average sales price.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2008 · second_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
H.R. 2770 - To ensure proper payment amounts for drugs and biologicals under Part B of the Medicare Program.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Congressional Budget Office (CBO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
2008 · second_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Medicare Modernization Act and implementing regulations focusing on reimbursement issues; Deficit Reducation Act and implementing regulations, focusing on Medicaid Reform; S.2029 -- The Physicians Payments Sunshine Act; H.R. 2770 -- Prompt Pay Bill and H.R. 5605 -- Physician Payments Sunshine Act of 2008
Client expense: $261,875 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Congressional Budget Office (CBO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · second_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
H.R. 1474, Fair and Speedy Treatment (FAST) of Medicare Prescription Drug Claims Act of 2007 S. 1544, Medicare Quality Enhancement Act of 2007 S. 1951, Fair Medicaid Drug Payment Act of 2007 H.R. 3700, Fair Medicaid Drug Payment Act of 2007 H.R. 2770, Legislation to ensure more appropriate payment amounts for drugs and biologics under Part B of the Medicare program by excluding customary prompt pay discounts. H.R. 6331, Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers S. 3101, Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers S. 3118, Preserving Access to Medicare Act of 2008 S. 1954, Pharmacy Access Improvement (PhAIm) Act of 2007
Client expense: $205,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2008 · second_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Medicare Modernization Act and implementing regulations focusing on reimbursement issues; Deficit Reduction Act and implementing regulations, focusing on Medicaid Reform; S.2029 - The Physicians Payments Sunshine Act; H.R.2770 - Prompt Pay Bill; and H.R.5605 - Physician Payments Sunshine Act of 2008. H.R.6331, the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · second_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
H.R. 1474, Fair and Speedy Treatment (FAST) of Medicare Prescription Drug Claims Act of 2007 S. 1544, Medicare Quality Enhancement Act of 2007 S. 1951, Fair Medicaid Drug Payment Act of 2007 H.R. 3700, Fair Medicaid Drug Payment Act of 2007 H.R. 2770, Legislation to ensure more appropriate payment amounts for drugs and biologics under Part B of the Medicare program by excluding customary prompt pay discounts. H.R. 6331, Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers S. 3101, Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers S. 3118, Preserving Access to Medicare Act of 2008 S. 1954, Pharmacy Access Improvement (PhAIm) Act of 2007
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2008 · second_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Medicare Part D: prompt pay/EFT for pharmacies (HR 1474/S 1827/ S 1954/HR 6331), changes to the Part D benefit (HR 3162/S 2499/HR 6331), electronic prescribing (H.R. 4296/S 2408/ HR 6331), Access to Medicare Data (H.R. 6388/S 1507), various regulatory issues related to implementing the Medicare Part D benefit. Medicare Part B: Changes to the competitive acquisition program (HR 3162); prompt pay exculsion from Part B (HR 2770) Items related to the definition of Medicaid Average Manufacture Price (AMP) as espoused by the 2005 Deficit Reduction Act. (HR 3700/HR 6331)
Client expense: $210,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Congressional Budget Office (CBO), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), SENATE, White House Office
2008 · second_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Medicare prescription drug benefit implementation. Medicaid reform. H.R. 2770, To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure more appropriate payment amounts for drugs and biologicals under part B of the Medicare Program by excluding customary prompt pay discounts extended to wholesalers from the manufacturer's average sales price.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2008 · second_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
H.R. 1190, "Community Cancer Care Preservation Act of 2007," regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to preserve access to community cancer care by Medicare beneficiaries; HR 1321,Medicare Advanced Laboratory Diagnostics Act of 2007, regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve payments under the Medicare clinical laboratory fee schedule; HR 1663, Medicare Mental Health Modernization Act of 2007, regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand and improve coverage of mental health services under the Medicare Program; HR 1845 / S 1428, Medicare Durable Medical Equipment Access Act of 2007, regarding amending part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to assure access to durable medical equipment under the Medicare Program; HR 2770, To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure more appropriate payment amounts for drugs and biologicals under part B of the Medicare Program by excluding customary prompt pay discounts extended to wholesalers from the manufacturer's average sales price, all provisions; HR 3011, To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure adequate payment amounts for drugs and biologicals under part B of the Medicare Program, regarding all provisions; HR 3061, Medicare Part D Drug Class Protection Act of 2007, regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require that Medicare prescription drug plans using formularies cover all drugs included in 6 specified therapeutic categories and to establish protective requirements for coverage determinations; HR 4 / S 3, Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act of 2007, regarding amending part D of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to negotiate lower covered part D drug prices on behalf of Medicare beneficiaries; HR 976 / S 1893, Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007; HR 3162, Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007, regarding improving enrollment and retention of eligible children; S 1887, Medicare Access to Critical Medications Act of 2007, regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act in order to ensure access to critical medications under the Medicare part D prescription drug program; S 631, Remote Monitoring Access Act of 2007, regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage of remote patient management services for chronic health care conditions under the Medicare Program; S 860, Early Treatment for HIV Act of 2007, regarding amending title XIX of the Social Security Act to permit States the option to provide Medicaid coverage for low-income individuals infected with HIV; CMS-1270-F, Medicare Program; Competitive Acquisition for Certain Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) and Other Issues, regarding a final rule establishing competitive bidding programs for certain Medicare Part B covered items of durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) throughout the United States in accordance with sections 1847(a) and (b) of the Social Security Act; issues regarding competitive bidding, demonstrations for clinical lab services and competitive Medicare payments for lab services; issues regarding Medicare national coverage determination for the use of erythropoiesis stimulating agents in cancer and related neoplastic conditions; CMS-2238-FC, regarding the Medicaid program, and prescription drugs; S 2499, "Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP Extension Act of 2007," all provisions. S. 2029, "Physician Payments Sunshine Act of 2007," regarding amending title XI of the Social Security Act to provide for transparency in the relationship between physicians and manufacturers of drugs, devices, or medical supplies for which payment is made under Medicare, Medicaid or SCHIP; H.R. 5765 / S. 631, "Medicare Remote Monitoring Access Act of 2008," regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to cover remote patient management services for certain chronic health conditions under the Medicare Program; 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", regarding all provisions; S. 2404, "A bill to amend title SVIII of the Social Security Act to improve payments under the Medicare clinical laboratory fee schedule", regarding all provisions; H.R. 6331/ S. 3101, "A bill to amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to extend expiring provisions under the Medicare program, to improve beneficiary access to preventive and mental health services, to enhance low-income benefit programs, and to maintain access to care in rural areas, including pharmacy access, and for other purposes", regarding all provisions.
Client expense: $1,700,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · second_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Medicare payments to community oncology practices covered by Medicare Part B reimbursement. S. 1750, Community Cancer Care Preservation Act of 2007, all provisions. H.R. 1190, Community Cancer Care Preservation Act of 2007, all provisions. H.R. 2770, To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure more appropriate payment amounts for drugs and biologicals under part B of the Medicare Program by excluding customary prompt, all provisions. Medicare reimbursement to community oncologists H.R. 6331, Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008, provisions pertaining to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), SENATE
2008 · second_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Medicare payments to community oncology practices covered by Medicare Part B reimbursement. S. 1750, Community Cancer Care Preservation Act of 2007, all provisions. H.R. 1190, Community Cancer Care Preservation Act of 2007, all provisions. H.R. 2770, To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure more appropriate payment amounts for drugs and biologicals under part B of the Medicare Program by excluding customary prompt, all provisions. Medicare reimbursement to community oncologists H.R. 6331, Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008, provisions pertaining to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), SENATE
2008 · second_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
**see addendum page Reimbursement for prescription drugs (S. 1951) (H.R. 3700) (H.R. 6331) (H.R. 2770)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, White House Office
2008 · second_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Pharmaceutical distribution reimbursement and pricing HR 2770-- excluding customary prompt pay discounts from ASP HR 6331-- Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $15,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2008 · second_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Reimbursement for prescription drugs (S.1951) (H.R. 3700) (H.R. 6331) (H.R. 2770)
Client expense: $235,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · second_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Reimbursement for prescription drugs (S.1951) (H.R. 3700) (H.R. 6331) (H.R. 2770)
Client expense: $235,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · first_quarter · Pharmacy
H.R. 2770 - To ensure appropriate payment amounts for drugs and biologicals under part B of the Medicare Program.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
2008 · first_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
H.R. 2770 - To ensure appropriate payment amounts for drugs and biologicals under part B of the Medicare Program.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
2008 · first_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
H.R. 1190, "Community Cancer Care Preservation Act of 2007," regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to preserve access to community cancer care by Medicare beneficiaries; HR 1321,Medicare Advanced Laboratory Diagnostics Act of 2007, regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve payments under the Medicare clinical laboratory fee schedule; HR 1663, Medicare Mental Health Modernization Act of 2007, regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand and improve coverage of mental health services under the Medicare Program; HR 1845 / S 1428, Medicare Durable Medical Equipment Access Act of 2007, regarding amending part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to assure access to durable medical equipment under the Medicare Program; HR 2770, To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure more appropriate payment amounts for drugs and biologicals under part B of the Medicare Program by excluding customary prompt pay discounts extended to wholesalers from the manufacturer's average sales price, all provisions; HR 3011, To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure adequate payment amounts for drugs and biologicals under part B of the Medicare Program, regarding all provisions; HR 3061, Medicare Part D Drug Class Protection Act of 2007, regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require that Medicare prescription drug plans using formularies cover all drugs included in 6 specified therapeutic categories and to establish protective requirements for coverage determinations; HR 4 / S 3, Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act of 2007, regarding amending part D of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to negotiate lower covered part D drug prices on behalf of Medicare beneficiaries; HR 976 / S 1893, Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007; HR 3162, Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007, regarding improving enrollment and retention of eligible children; S 1887, Medicare Access to Critical Medications Act of 2007, regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act in order to ensure access to critical medications under the Medicare part D prescription drug program; S 631, Remote Monitoring Access Act of 2007, regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage of remote patient management services for chronic health care conditions under the Medicare Program; S 860, Early Treatment for HIV Act of 2007, regarding amending title XIX of the Social Security Act to permit States the option to provide Medicaid coverage for low-income individuals infected with HIV; CMS-1270-F, Medicare Program; Competitive Acquisition for Certain Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) and Other Issues, regarding a final rule establishing competitive bidding programs for certain Medicare Part B covered items of durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) throughout the United States in accordance with sections 1847(a) and (b) of the Social Security Act; issues regarding competitive bidding, demonstrations for clinical lab services and competitive Medicare payments for lab services; issues regarding Medicare national coverage determination for the use of erythropoiesis stimulating agents in cancer and related neoplastic conditions; CMS-2238-FC, regarding the Medicaid program, and prescription drugs; S 2499, "Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP Extension Act of 2007," all provisions. S. 2029, "Physician Payments Sunshine Act of 2007," regarding amending title XI of the Social Security Act to provide for transparency in the relationship between physicians and manufacturers of drugs, devices, or medical supplies for which payment is made under Medicare, Medicaid or SCHIP; H.R. 5765 / S. 631, "Medicare Remote Monitoring Access Act of 2008," regarding amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to cover remote patient management services for certain chronic health conditions under the Medicare Program.
Client expense: $1,440,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · first_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Medicare Modernization Act and implementing regulations focusing on reimbursement issues; Deficit Reduction Act and implementing regulations, focusing on Medicaid Reform; S.2029 - The Physicians Payments Sunshine Act; H.R.2770 - Prompt Pay Bill; and H.R.5605 - Physician Payments Sunshine Act of 2008.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · first_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Medicare Modernization Act and implementing regulations focusing on reimbursement issues; Deficit Reduction Act and implementing regulations, focusing on Medicaid Reform; S.2029 - The Physicians Payments Sunshine Act; H.R. 2770 - Prompt Pay Bill and H.R. 5605 - Physician Payments Sunshine Act of 2008.
Client expense: $261,875 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · first_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Pharmaceutical distribution reimbursement and pricing HR 2770-- excluding customary prompt pay discounts from ASP
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $15,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE