Safety of Seniors Act of 2008

HR 3701/S. 3530 Josh Miller HEARTS Act; Senate Aging Cmte. re hearing on Older Adult Falls; Inclusion of injury prevention in future health care reform legislation; H. Con. Res. 405 Workplace Wellness Resolution.

Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE

S 999 - Stroke Treatment and Ongoing Prevention (STOP) Act HR 477 - Stroke Treatment and Ongoing Prevention (STOP) Act Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (`COPD') research funding HR 3701 - Keeping Seniors Safe from Falls Act/ Safety of Senior Act S 845 - Keeping Seniors Safe from Falls HR 4188 - IDEA Fairness Restoration Act S 626 - A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for arthritis research and public health, and for other purposes HR 1283 - To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for arthritis research and public health, and for other purposes Enhancing funding for Rehabilitation Research HR 3195 - ADA Amendments Act of 2008 HHS Physical Activity Guidelines HR 6748 - Access to America's Orthopedic Services Act HR 2994 - National Pain Care Policy Act of 2008 HR 1014/ S 573 - HEART for Women Act

Client expense: $355,739 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ), Army, Dept of (Other), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)

S 2795/HR 5918 Small Business Health Options Program Act of 2008 - Discussed concerns on small business health insurance coverage. Discussed proposal for health insurance reinsurance. S 334 Healthy Americans Act - Discussed Senator Wyden's health care reform bill. Stakeholder meeting on health care quality. HR 3701/S 845 Keeping Seniors Safe from Falls Act of 2007- Lobbied for all provisions to direct the Secretary of HHS to conduct public and professional education, research, and demonstration grants to prevent falls among the elderly. SCR 70 - Lobbied in favor of Medicare premium protection language in the budget and for reserve funds for health. Divided We Fail, an initiative to give voice to millions of Americans who are tired of letting Washington gridlock stand in the way of affordable, quality health care and long-term financial security - the most pressing domestic issues facing our nation. Lobbied for spending levels for Rx comparative effectiveness, nursing education, NIH research, Falls Prevention and other similar accounts. Discussed the need for bipartisan action on health care reform legislation, and how AARP could be helpful in vetting such proposals with its members. Expressed concern about proposed regulation regarding reduction of annual reassignment of LIS population in Medicare Part D. HR 3800/S 1693 - Wired for Health Act/Promotion of Health Information Technology Act - Strongly promoted enactment of this legislation to promote adoption of health information technology. S 2408/HR 4296 Medicare Electronic Medication and Safety Protection (E-Meds) Act of 2007- Supported this legislation to require e-prescribing in Medicare Part D, at first by providing incentive payments to providers who do and after 2011 lower payments to providers who do not. Lobbied for legislation to promote Health IT. Lobbied on structure of Health IT standard-setting body.

S 999 - Stroke Treatment and Ongoing Prevention (STOP) Act HR 477 - Stroke Treatment and Ongoing Prevention (STOP) Act Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (`COPD') research funding HR 3701 - Keeping Seniors Safe from Falls Act/ Safety of Senior Act S 845 - Keeping Seniors Safe from Falls HR 4188 - IDEA Fairness Restoration Act S 626 - A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for arthritis research and public health, and for other purposes HR 1283 - To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for arthritis research and public health, and for other purposes Enhancing funding for Rehabilitation Research HR 3195 - ADA Amendments Act of 2008

Client expense: $566,146 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ), Army, Dept of (Other), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)

HR 3701- Safety of Seniors Act 2008; HR4926 "Josh Miller HEARTS Act", H. Res. 648 Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Day Res.; H. Res. 1225 "National Safety Month"; Congressional briefing re issue of Prevention of Older Adult Falls.

Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 1032, the "Alzheimer's Treatment and Caregiver Support Act"; S. 845 and H.R. 3701, the "Safety of Seniors Act"; S. 2641, the "Nursing Home Transparancy and Improvement Act of 2008"; and S. 358 and H.R. 493, the "Genetic Information Non-Discrimination Act"

Client expense: $22,500 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE

S 2795 - Discussed concerns on small business health insurance coverage. Discussed proposal for health insurance reinsurance. S 334 - Discussed Senator Wyden's health care reform bill and possible Senate hearing with staff. Stakeholder meeting on health care quality. HR 3701/S 845 - Lobbied for all provisions to direct the Secretary of HHS to conduct public and professional education, research, and demonstration grants to prevent falls among the elderly. SCR 70 - Lobbied in favor of Medicare premium protection language in the budget and for reserve funds for health. Divided We Fail, an initiative to give voice to millions of Americans who are tired of letting Washington gridlock stand in the way of affordable, quality health care and long-term financial security - the most pressing domestic issues facing our nation. Lobbied for spending levels for Rx comparative effectiveness, nursing education, NIH research, and other similar accounts. Prepared LHHS Subcommittee FY 2009 request letter asking for funding of SSA Admin., respite care programs, supportive services and nutrition programs, energy assistance, drug and medical research and falls prevention. Discussed the need for bipartisan action on health care reform legislation, and how AARP could be helpful in vetting such proposals with its members. Expressed concern about proposed regulation regarding reduction of annual reassignment of LIS population in Part D. HR 3800/S 1693 - Strongly promoted enactment of this legislation to promote adoption of health information technology. S 2408/HR 4296 - Supported this legislation to require e-prescribing in Part D, at first by providing incentive payments to providers who do and after 2011 lower payments to providers who do not.

Client expense: $7,220,000 · Firm income: Not reported

S 2795 - Discussed concerns on small business health insurance coverage. Discussed proposal for health insurance reinsurance. S 334 - Discussed Senator Wyden's health care reform bill and possible Senate hearing with staff. Stakeholder meeting on health care quality. HR 3701/S 845 - Lobbied for all provisions to direct the Secretary of HHS to conduct public and professional education, research, and demonstration grants to prevent falls among the elderly. SCR 70 - Lobbied in favor of Medicare premium protection language in the budget and for reserve funds for health. Divided We Fail, an initiative to give voice to millions of Americans who are tired of letting Washington gridlock stand in the way of affordable, quality health care and long-term financial security - the most pressing domestic issues facing our nation. Lobbied for spending levels for Rx comparative effectiveness, nursing education, NIH research, Falls Prevention and other similar accounts. Prepared LHHS Subcommittee FY 2009 request letter asking for funding of SSA Admin., respite care programs, supportive services and nutrition programs, energy assistance, drug and medical research and falls prevention. Discussed the need for bipartisan action on health care reform legislation, and how AARP could be helpful in vetting such proposals with its members. Health IT - Proposed legislation to reduce annual reassignment of LIS population in Part D and discussed notice and comment rulemaking proceeding re annual LIS population reassignment. HR 3800/S 1693 - Strongly promoted enactment of this legislation to promote adoption of health information technology. S 2408/HR 4296 - Support this legislation to require e-prescribing in Part D, at first by providing incentive payments to providers who do and after 2011 lower payments to providers who do not.

Client expense: $7,220,000 · Firm income: Not reported

HEALTH INSURANCE (HOUSE) - Discussed proposal for health insurance reinsurance. HEALTH INSURANCE S 2795 - Discussed concerns on small business health insurance coverage HEALTH INSURANCE S 334 - Discussed Senator Wyden's health care reform bill and possible Senate hearing with staff HEALTH INSURANCE (HOUSE) - Discussed proposal for health insurance reinsurance. HEALTH INSURANCE S 2795 - Discussed concerns on small business health insurance coverage HEALTH INSURANCE S 334 - Discussed Senator Wyden's health care reform bill and possible Senate hearing with staff HEALTH INSURANCE (HOUSE) - Discussed proposal for health insurance reinsurance. HEALTH INSURANCE S 2795 - Discussed concerns on small business health insurance coverage HEALTH INSURANCE S 334 - Discussed Senator Wyden's health care reform bill and possible Senate hearing with staff HEALTH INSURANCE (HOUSE) - Discussed proposal for health insurance reinsurance with Velaquez's staff HEALTH INSURANCE (SENATE) - Stakeholder meeting on health care quality in health care. HEALTH INSURANCE S 2795 - Discussed concerns on small business health insurance coverage HEALTH INSURANCE S 334 - Discussed Senator Wyden's health care reform bill and possible Senate hearing with staff HEALTH ISSUES HR 3701/S 845 - Keeping Seniors Safe From Falls Act of 2007 HR3701/S845 lobbied for all provisions to direct the Secretary of HHS to conduct public and professional education, research, and demonstration grants to prevent falls among the elderly. HEALTH ISSUES SCR 70 - Lobbied in favor of Medicare premium protection language in the budget and for reserve funds for health. HEALTH ISSUES HR 3701/S 845 - Keeping Seniors Safe From Falls Act of 2007 HR3701/S845 lobbied for all provisions to direct the Secretary of HHS to conduct public and professional education, research, and demonstration grants to prevent falls among the elderly. HEALTH ISSUES SCR 70 - Lobbied in favor of Medicare premium protection language in the budget and for reserve funds for health. HEALTH ISSUES HR 3701/S 845 - Keeping Seniors Safe From Falls Act of 2007 HR3701/S845 lobbied for all provisions to direct the Secretary of HHS to conduct public and professional education, research, and demonstration grants to prevent falls among the elderly. HEALTH ISSUES (HOUSE) - Divided We Fail, an initiative to give voice to millions of Americans who are tired of letting Washington gridlock stand in the way of affordable, quality health care and long-term financial security the most pressing domestic issues facing our nation. HEALTH ISSUES (HOUSE) - Divided We Fail, an initiative to give voice to millions of Americans who are tired of letting Washington gridlock stand in the way of affordable, quality health care and long-term financial security the most pressing domestic issues facing our nation. HEALTH ISSUES (SENATE) - Lobbying for spending levels for Rx comparative effectiveness, nursing education, NIH research, Falls Prevention and other similar accounts. HEALTH ISSUES (HOUSE) - Lobbying for spending levels for Rx comparative effectiveness, nursing education, NIH research, Falls Prevention and other similar accounts. HEALTH ISSUES (SENATE) - Prepared LHHS Subcommittee FY 2009 request letter asking for funding of SSA Admin., respite care programs, supportive services and nutrition programs, energy assistance, drug and medical research and falls prevention. HEALTH ISSUES (HOUSE) - Prepared LHHS Subcommittee FY 2009 request letter asking for funding of SSA Admin., respite care programs, supportive services and nutrition programs, energy assistance, drug and medical research and falls prevention. HEALTH ISSUES (SENATE) - Discussed the need for bipartisan action on health care reform legislation, and how AARP could be helpful in vetting such proposals with its members. HEALTH ISSUES (HOUSE) - Divided We Fail, an initiative to give voice to millions of Americans who are tired of letting Washington gridlock stand in the way of affordable, quality health care and long-term financial security the most pressing domestic issues facing our nation. HEALTH ISSUES (SENATE) - Divided We Fail, an initiative to give voice to millions of Americans who are tired of letting Washington gridlock stand in the way of affordable, quality health care and long-term financial security the most pressing domestic issues facing our nation. HEALTH IT (DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES) - (Proposed regulation to reduce annual reassignment of LIS population in Part D) Administrator called Bill to give him a heads up that CMS would be publishing an NPRM to reduce the annual reassignment of the LIS population in Part D, and asked for AARP to review and comment on the proposal. Bill assured him that we would and expressed concern about the disruption caused by the annual reassignment. HEALTH IT HR 3800 (HOUSE) - S 1693/HR 3800 Wired for Health Care Act/ Promotion of Health Information Technology Act strongly promoted enactment of this legislation to promote adoption of health information technology. HEALTH IT S 1693 (SENATE) - S 1693/HR 3800 Wired for Health Care Act/ Promotion of Health Information Technology Act strongly promoted enactment of this legislation to promote adoption of health information technology. HEALTH IT S 2408/H.R.4296 (HOUSE) - S. 2408/HR4296 - Medicare Electronic Medication and Safety Protection (E-MEDS) Act of 2007 support this legislation to require e-prescribing in Part D, at first by providing incentive payments to providers who do and after 2011 lower payments to providers who do not. HEALTH IT S 2408/H.R.4296 (SENATE) - S. 2408/HR4296 - Medicare Electronic Medication and Safety Protection (E-MEDS) Act of 2007 support this legislation to require e-prescribing in Part D, at first by providing incentive payments to providers who do and after 2011 lower payments to providers who do not. HEALTH IT (DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES) - (Proposed regulation to reduce annual reassignment of LIS population in Part D) Administrator called Bill to give him a heads up that CMS would be publishing an NPRM to reduce the annual reassignment of the LIS population in Part D, and asked for AARP to review and comment on the proposal. Bill assured him that we would and expressed concern about the disruption caused by the annual reassignment. HEALTH IT S 1693 (SENATE) - S 1693/HR 3800 Wired for Health Care Act/ Promotion of Health Information Technology Act strongly promoted enactment of this legislation to promote adoption of health information technology. HEALTH IT S 2408/H.R.4296 (SENATE) - S. 2408/HR4296 - Medicare Electronic Medication and Safety Protection (E-MEDS) Act of 2007 support this legislation to require e-prescribing in Part D, at first by providing incentive payments to providers who do and after 2011 lower payments to providers who do not. HEALTH IT S 2408/H.R.4296 (HOUSE) - S. 2408/HR4296 - Medicare Electronic Medication and Safety Protection (E-MEDS) Act of 2007 support this legislation to require e-prescribing in Part D, at first by providing incentive payments to providers who do and after 2011 lower payments to providers who do not. HEALTH IT HR 3800 (HOUSE) - S. 1693/HR 3800 Wired for Health Care Act/ Promotion of Health Information Technology Act strongly promoted enactment of this legislation to promote adoption of health information technology. HEALTH IT S 1693 (SENATE) - S 1693/HR 3800 Wired for Health Care Act/ Promotion of Health Information Technology Act strongly promoted enactment of this legislation to promote adoption of health information technology. HEALTH IT S 1693 (HOUSE) - S 1693/HR 3800 Wired for Health Care Act/ Promotion of Health Information Technology Act strongly promoted enactment of this legislation to promote adoption of health information technology. HEALTH IT S 2408/H.R.4296 (HOUSE) - S. 2408/HR4296 - Medicare Electronic Medication and Safety Protection (E-MEDS) Act of 2007 support this legislation to require e-prescribing in Part D, at first by providing incentive payments to providers who do and after 2011 lower payments to providers who do not. HEALTH IT HR 3800 (HOUSE) - S. 1693/HR 3800 Wired for Health Care Act/ Promotion of Health Information Technology Act strongly promoted enactment of this legislation to promote adoption of health information technology. HEALTH IT S 1693 (SENATE) - S 1693/HR 3800 Wired for Health Care Act/ Promotion of Health Information Technology Act strongly promoted enactment of this legislation to promote adoption of health information technology. HEALTH IT S 1693 (HOUSE) - S 1693/HR 3800 Wired for Health Care Act/ Promotion of Health Information Technology Act strongly promoted enactment of this legislation to promote adoption of health information technology. HEALTH IT S 2408/H.R.4296 (HOUSE) - S. 2408/HR4296 - Medicare Electronic Medication and Safety Protection (E-MEDS) Act of 2007 support this legislation to require e-prescribing in Part D, at first by providing incentive payments to providers who do and after 2011 lower payments to providers who do not. HEALTH IT S 2408/H.R.4296 (SENATE) - S. 2408/HR4296 - Medicare Electronic Medication and Safety Protection (E-MEDS) Act of 2007 support this legislation to require e-prescribing in Part D, at first by providing incentive payments to providers who do and after 2011 lower payments to providers who do not. HEALTH IT (DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES) - (Proposed regulation to reduce annual reassignment of LIS population in Part D) Administrator called Bill to give him a heads up that CMS would be publishing an NPRM to reduce the annual reassignment of the LIS population in Part D, and asked for AARP to review and comment on the proposal. Bill assured him that we would and expressed concern about the disruption caused by the annual reassignment.

HR 3701, Safety of Seniors Act; HR 4926 "Josh Miller HEARTS Act", H Res 648 Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Day Res.; proposed House resolution to celebrate National Safety Month; request for rooms to brief the Senate and the House about prevention of elderly falls; discussion with CDC executives about issue of distracted teen drivers.

Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE

S 999 - Stroke Treatment and Ongoing Prevention (STOP) Act HR 477 - Stroke Treatment and Ongoing Prevention (STOP) Act Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (`COPD') research funding HR 3701 - Keeping Seniors Safe from Falls Act S 845 - Keeping Seniors Safe from Falls HR 4188 - IDEA Fairness Restoration Act S 626 - A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for arthritis research and public health, and for other purposes HR 1283 - To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for arthritis research and public health, and for other purposes Enhancing funding for Rehabilitation Research

Client expense: $330,575 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ), Army, Dept of (Other), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)

H.R. 1032, the "Alzheimer's Treatment and Caregiver Support Act"; S. 845 and H.R. 3701, the "Safety of Seniors Act"; S. 2641, the "Nursing Home Transparancy and Improvement Act of 2008"

Client expense: $21,250 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE

S. 845, H.R. 3701, Safety of seniors Act, elder falls prevention, supported passage.

Client expense: $28,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, UNDETERMINED

HR 3701 , Safety of Seniors Act of 2007, S. Con. Res. 54 and H.Con. Res. 215, "National CPR/AED Week", Suppliers of CPR/AED Training.

Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, UNDETERMINED

CONSUMER FRAUD CONSUMER ISSUES, GENERAL CONSUMER ISSUES, GENERAL HR 3701 LEGAL SERVICE PROGRAMS S 1710

Client expense: $12,140,000 · Firm income: Not reported

HR 3701, Safety of Seniors Act of 2007, S. Con. Res. 54 and H. Con. Res. 215 , "National CPR/AED Week," Suppliers of CPR/AED Training.

Client expense: $120,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE