Stroke Treatment and Ongoing Prevention Act

S. 999 and HR 477 - Stroke Treatment and Ongoing Prevention 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. HR 2994, National Pain Care Policy 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 (reserach for stroke protocols/best practices). HConRes 195, Designating a National Dysphagia Awareness Month - advocated for passage. S. 3584 - Obesity Prevention, Treatment and Research Act of 2008 - advocated for role and inclusion of occupational therapy.

Client expense: $90,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. 999 & H.R. 477- Stop Stroke Act; S. 2029 & H.R. 5605, Physician Payments Sunshine Act of 2007; H.R. 3610- Food and Drug Importation Safety Act; H.R. 5839- Safeguarding America's Pharmaceuticals Act

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Promoting Health Information Technology Act (H.R. 3800) Personalized Health Information Act (H.R. 1368) Health Information Technology Act (S. 1408) PRO(TECH)T Act of 2008 (h.r. 6357) Michelle's Law (S. 400) PLAY Every Day Act (S. 651/H.R. 2045) Stroke Treatment and Ongoing Prevention Act (STOP Stroke Act) (S. 999/H.R. 477) National Childhood Stroke Awareness Day (S.RES. 184) Heart Disease Education, Analysis and Research, and Treatment for Women Act (HEART for Women Act) (S. 573/H.R. 1014) Indian Health Care Improvement Act (S. 1200/H.R. 1328) Minority Health Improvement and Health Disparity Elimination Act (S. 1576/H.R. 3333) Health Equity and Accountability Act (H.R. 3014) Wired for Health Care Quality Act (S. 1693) Prescription Drug User Fee Amendments of 2007 (PDUFA) (S. 1082) National CPR-AED Awareness Week (S.CON.RES. 54/H.CON.RES. 215) Josh Miller HEARTS Act (H.R. 4926) Resolution for American Heart Month (H.CON.RES. 972) Workplace Wellness Resolution (S.RES. 673/H.CON.RES. 405) Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Resolution (S.CON.RES 93/H.CON.RES. 393) Advancing America's Priorities Act (S. 3297)

Client expense: $411,823 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE

S. 845 (PL 110-202) Safety of Seniors Act of 2007 - Supported passage and highlighted the role of occupational therapy in preventing senior falls. S. 999 and HR 477 - Stroke Treatment and Ongoing Prevention 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. HR 2994, National Pain Care Policy 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 (reserach for stroke protocols/best practices). HConRes 195, Designating a National Dysphagia Awareness Month - advocated for passage. S. 3584 - Obesity Prevention, Treatment and Research Act of 2008 - advocated for role and inclusion 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

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

H.R. 1459/S. 543, H.R. 477/S. 999, H.R. 2384, H.R. 2621, H.R. 2201, S. 1349, H.R. 2199, S. 1233, S.793/H.R. 1418, H.R. 2179, H.R. 1944, S. 1113/H.R. 2098

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), 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)

H.R. 1424 - Paul Wellstone Mental Health and Addiction Equity Act of 2007 S. 558 - Mental Health Parity Act of 2007 H.R. 1233 - Mitigating the Impact of Uncompensated Service and Time Act H.R. 477/ S. 999 - STOP Stroke Act H.R. 6652 - Nurses Higher Education and Loan Repayment Act

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 477 - Stroke Treatment and Ongoing prevention Act S. 325/H.R. 506 - Health Partnership Act H.R. 1424- Mental health and Addiction Equity Act of 2007 State Child Health Insurance Program Issues Physician reimbursement and othe rmedicare/medicaid related legislation pending FY09 Labor/Health and Human Services and Education Appropriations Act (NIH, CDC, Title VII, HRSA, Ryan White AIDS funding)

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. 999 & H.R. 477, Stop Stroke Act; S. 2029 & H.R. 5605, Physician Payments Sunshine Act of 2007; H.R. 3610, Food and Drug Importation Safety Act; H.R. 5839, Safeguarding America's Pharmaceuticals Act; S. 3297, Advancing America's Priorities Act; H.R. 6432, Annual Drug User Fee Amendments of 2008

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Promoting Health Information Technology Act (H.R. 3800) Personalized Health Information Act (H.R. 1368) Health Information Technology Act (S. 1408) PRO(TECH)T Act of 2008 (HR 6357) Michelle's Law (S. 400) PLAY Every Day Act (S. 651/H.R. 2045) Stroke Treatment and Ongoing Prevention Act (STOP Stroke Act) (S. 999/H.R. 477) National Childhood Stroke Awareness Day (S. Res. 184) Heart disease Education, Analysis and Research, and Treatment for Women Act (HEART for Women Act) (S. 573/H.R. 1014) Indian Health Care Improvement Act (S. 1200/H.R. 1328) Minority Health Improvement and Health Disparity Elimination Act (S. 1576/H.R. 3333) Health Equity and Accountability Act (H.R. 3014) Wired for Health Care Quality Act (S. 1693) Prescription Drug User Fee Amendments of 2007 (PDUFA) (S. 1082) "National CPR - AED Awareness Week" (S.Con.Res. 54/H.Con.Res. 215) Josh Miller HEARTS Act (H.R. 4926) Resolution for American Heart Month (H.Res.972) FDA Food Labeling: Revision of Reference Values and Mandatory Nutrients (2006N-0168) FDA Cardiovascular Assessment in the Pre-approval and Post-approval Settings for Drugs and Biologics for the Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus SSA Revised Medical Criteria for Evaluating Cardiovascular Disorders (SSA-2007-0102)

Client expense: $453,031 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), 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

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)

H.R. 1459/S. 543, H.R. 477/S. 999, H.R. 2384, H.R. 2621, H.R. 2201, S. 1349, H.R. 2199, S. 1233, S.793/H.R. 1418, H.R. 2179, H.R. 1944, S. 1113/H.R. 2098

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), SENATE

H.R. 477 - Stroke Treatment and Ongoing Prevention Act S.325/H.R. 506 - Health Partnership Act H.R. 1424 - Mental Health and Addiction Equity Act of 2007 State Children Health Insurance Program issues Physician reimbursement and other medicare/medicaid related legislation pending FY09 Labor/ Health and Human Services and Education Appropriations Act (NIH, CDC, Title VII, HRSA, Ryan White AIDS funding) Generic Biologics legislation

Client expense: $72,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Promoting Health Information Technology Act (H.R. 3800) Personalized Health Information Act (H.R. 1368) Health Information Technology Act (S. 1408) PRO(TECH)T Act of 2008 (HR 6357) Michelle's Law (S. 400) PLAY Every Day Act (S. 651/H.R. 2045) Stroke Treatment and Ongoing Prevention Act (STOP Stroke Act) (S. 999/H.R. 477) National Childhood Stroke Awareness Day (S. Res. 184) Heart disease Education, Analysis and Research, and Treatment for Women Act (HEART for Women Act) (S. 573/H.R. 1014) Indian Health Care Improvement Act (S. 1200/H.R. 1328) Minority Health Improvement and Health Disparity Elimination Act (S. 1576/H.R. 3333) Health Equity and Accountability Act (H.R. 3014) Wired for Health Care Quality Act (S. 1693) Prescription Drug User Fee Amendments of 2007 (PDUFA) (S. 1082) "National CPR - AED Awareness Week" (S.Con.Res. 54/H.Con.Res. 215) Josh Miller HEARTS Act (H.R. 4926) Resolution for American Heart Month (H.Res.972) FDA Food Labeling: Revision of Reference Values and Mandatory Nutrients (2006N-0168) FDA Cardiovascular Assessment in the Pre-approval and Post-approval Settings for Drugs and Biologics for the Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus SSA Revised Medical Criteria for Evaluating Cardiovascular Disorders (SSA-2007-0102)

Client expense: $453,031 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE

- Regulatory and Reimbursement Issues for Medical Devices in Medicare. - Implementation of Coverage, Coding and Reimbursement under 2003 Medicare Prescription Drug Improvement and Modernization Act. - HR 3162 Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007 - HR 976, Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2007 - Medicare Coverage of Intracranial Angioplasty and Stenting - Medicare Payment of Inpatient Hospital Services - S. 631 Remote Monitoring Access Act of 2007 - HR 5765 Medicare Remote Monitoring Access Act - Medicare Clinical Research Policy - S. 2029 Physican Payments Sunshine Act -HR 5605 Physican Payments Sunshine Act - S. 2221 Transparency Medical Device Pricing Act - HR 2994 National Pain Care Policy Act - Medicare Coverage of Renal Stenting - Comparative Effectiveness research - S. 999 Stop Stroke - HR 477 Stroke Treatment & Prevention Act

Client expense: $400,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)

H.R. 477 & S. 999, Stop Stroke Act S. 2029 & H.R. 5605, Physicians Payments Sunshine Act of 2007 H.R. 3610, Food and Drug Import Safety Act H.R. 5839, Safeguarding America's Pharmaceuticals Act

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. 845 (PL 110-202) Safety of Seniors Act of 2007 - Supported passage and highlighted the role of occupational therapy in preventing senior falls. S. 999 and HR 477 - Stroke Treatment and Ongoing Prevention 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. HR 2994, National Pain Care Policy 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 (reserach for stroke protocols/best practices). HconRes 195, Designating a National Dysphagia Awareness Month - advocated for passage.

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

Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

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

- HR 6331 Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008, possible inclusion of remote monitoring provisions - HR 5765 Medicare Remote Monitoring Access Act, a bill to provide Medicare reimbursement for doctors who remotely monitor chronically ill patients. - HR 2994 National Pain Care Policy Act, a bill to promote greater access to chronic pain therapies. - S. 631 Remote Monitoring Access Act of 2007a bill to provide Medicare reimbursement for doctors who remotely monitor chronically ill patients. - S. 2029 Physican Payments Sunshine Act, a bill that would require disclosure of the relationships between physicians and the manufacturers of drugs and devices - HR 5605 Physican Payments Sunshine Act, a bill that would require disclosure of the relationships between physicians and the manufacturers of drugs and devices - S. 2221 Transparency Medical Device Pricing Act, a bill that would require thedislosure of pricing for medical devices. - S. 999 Stop Stroke, a bill to improve stroke prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation. - HR 477 Stroke Treatment & Prevention Act, a bill to improve stroke prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation - HR 3162 Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007, a bill to extend and improve the children's health insurance program. - HR 976, Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2007, a bill to extend and improve the Children's Health Insurance Program. - Medicare Coverage of Intracranial Angioplasty and Stenting - Medicare Payment of Inpatient Hospital Services - Medicare Coverage of Renal Stenting - Comparative Effectiveness research - Medicare Coverage of Carotid Stenting - Regulatory and Reimbursement Issues for Medical Devices in Medicare

Client expense: $400,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Congressional Budget Office (CBO), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)

H.R. 477 & S. 999, Stop Stroke Act S. 2029 & H.R. 5605, Physicians Payments Sunshine Act of 2007 H.R. 3610, Food and Drug Import Safety Act H.R. 5839, Safeguarding America's Pharmaceuticals Act and to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to improve the safety of drugs S. 2731, Tom Lantos and Henry J. Hyde United States Global Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Reauthorization Act of 2008.

Client expense: $300,619 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of

State Children's Health Insurance (SCHIP) Reauthorization H.R. 477 - Stroke Treatment and Ongoing Prevention Act S.325/H.R. 506 - Health Partnership Act H.R. 1424 - Mental Health and Addiction Equity Act of 2007 Physician reimbursement and other medicare/medicaid related legislation pending FY09 Labor/ Health and Human Services and Education Appropriations Act (NIH, CDC, Title VII, HRSA, Ryan White AIDS funding)

Client expense: $115,500 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Health Information Technology Act (S. 1693/H.R. 3800) Personalized Health Information Act (H.R. 1368) Michelle's Law (S. 400) PLAY Every Day Act (S. 651/H.R. 2045) Stroke Treatment and Ongoing Prevention Act (STOP Stroke Act) (S. 999/H.R. 477) National Childhood Stroke Awareness Day (S. Res. 184) Heart disease Education, Analysis and Research, and Treatment for Women Act (HEART for Women Act) (S. 573/H.R. 1014) Indian Health Care Improvement Act (S. 1200/H.R. 1328) Minority Health Improvement and Health Disparity Elimination Act (S. 1576/H.R. 3333) Health Equity and Accountability Act (H.R. 3014) Wired for Health Care Quality Act (S. 1693) Prescription Drug User Fee Amendments of 2007 (PDUFA) (S. 1082) "National CPR - AED Awareness Week" (S.Con.Res. 54/H.Con.Res. 215) Josh Miller HEARTS Act (H.R. 4926) FDA Food Labeling: Nutrient Content Claims; Alpha-Linolenic Acid, Eicosapentaenoic Acid, and Docoshahexaenoic Acid Omega-3 Fatty Acids(2004N-0217, 2005P-0189, 20069-0137) FDA Health Claims and Qualified Health Claims; Dietary Lipids and Cancer, Soy Protein and Coronary Heart Disease, Antioxidant Vitamins and Certain Cancers, and Selenium and Certain Cancers (2007N-0464) Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans Act of 2008 (S. 2748/H.R. 5639)

Client expense: $157,992 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), 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. 477 & S. 999, Stop Stroke Act S. 2029 & H.R. 5605, Physicians Payments Sunshine Act of 2007 H.R. 3610, Food and Drug Import Safety Act Issues related to drug pedigrees

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

- Regulatory and Reimbursement Issues for Medical Devices in Medicare. - Implementation of Coverage, Coding and Reimbursement under 2003 Medicare Prescription Drug Improvement and Modernization Act. - HR 3162 Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007 - HR 976, Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2007 - Medicare Coverage of Intracranial Angioplasty and Stenting - Medicare Payment of Inpatient Hospital Services - S. 631 Remote Monitoring Access Act of 2007 - HR 5765 Medicare Remote Monitoring Access Act - Medicare Clinical Research Policy - S. 2029 Physican Payments Sunshine Act -HR 5605 Physican Payments Sunshine Act - S. 2221 Transparency Medical Device Pricing Act - HR 2994 National Pain Care Policy Act - Medicare Coverage of Renal Stenting - Comparative Effectiveness research - S. 999 Stop Stroke - HR 477 Stroke Treatment & Prevention Act

Client expense: $400,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)

S. 845 Safety of Seniors Act of 2007 - Supported passage and highlighted the role of occupational therapy in preventing senior falls. S. 999 and HR 477 - Stroke Treatment and Ongoing Prevention 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. HR 2994, National Pain Care Policy 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 (reserach for stroke protocols/best practices).

Client expense: $130,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

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

H.R. 1459/S. 543, H.R. 477/S. 999, H.R. 2384, H.R. 2621, H.R. 2201, S. 1349, H.R. 2199, S. 1233, S.793/H.R. 1418, H.R. 2179, H.R. 1944, S. 1113/H.R. 2098

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 1, HR477, HR882, HR976,HR1093,HR1655,HR2050,HR2164,HR2580,HR2583,HR2584,HR2626,HR2669,HR2749,HR2764,HR2900 HR3043,HR3074,HR3162,HR3173,HR3344,HR3495,HR3533,HR3963,PL 110-53,PL110-84 & PL110-161, S4, S60,S243,S244,S588,S999,S1003,S1082,S1310,S1408,S1519,S1588,S1642,S1644,S1710,S1789,S1873,S1893,S1970,S2319 S2499

Client expense: $1,129,163 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S.1082, FDA Revitalization Act HR 2900, The FDA Amendments Act of 2007 S. 623 and HR 1038, Access to Life Saving Medicines Act S. 1695, Biologics Price Completion and Innovation Act of 2007 Issues relating to Medicaid drug pricing fraud HR 477 and S 999, Stop Stroke Act Issues relating to prevention of diversion and abuse of controlled substances Issues relating to pharmaceutical compounding Issues relating to Montreal Protocol

Client expense: $514,512 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, UNDETERMINED

S. 845 Safety of Seniors Act of 2007 - Supported passage and highlighted the role of occupational therapy in preventing senior falls. S. 999 and HR 477 - Stroke Treatment and Ongoing Prevention 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. HR 2994, National Pain Care Policy Act of 2007 - Advocated for passage and role of occupational therapy.

Client expense: $280,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, UNDETERMINED

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

S. 1710 / H.R. 3043 - Labor, HHS and Education Appropriations Bill State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) Reauthorization H.R. 477 - Stroke Treatment and Ongoing Prevention Act National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program Reauthorization Act

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 477 & S 999, Stroke Treatment and Ongoing Prevention Act

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. 845 Safety of Seniors Act of 2007 - Supported passage and highlighted the role of occupational therapy in preventing senior falls. S. 999 and HR 477 - Stroke Treatment and Ongoing Prevention Act of 2007 - advocated for passage and role of occupational therapy.

Client expense: $280,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 477 and S 999, Stop Stroke Act; Issues Relating to Prevention of Diversion and Abuse of a Controlled Substance; HR 3580, FDA Amendments Act of 2007; HR 3610, Food and Drug Import Safety Act; Issues Relating to Chlorofluorocarbon-propelled Metered Dose Inhalers

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)

Stroke Treatment and Ongoing Prevention Act (STOP Stroke Act) (S. 999/H.R. 477) National Childhood Stroke Awareness Day (S. Res. 184) Heart disease Education, Analysis and Research, and Treatment for Women Act (HEART for Women Act) (S. 573/H.R. 1014) Indian Health Care Improvement Act (S. 1200/H.R. 1328) Minority Health Improvement and Health Disparity Elimination Act (S. 1576) Wired for Health Care Quality Act (S. 1693) Prescription Drug User Fee Amendments of 2007 (PDUFA) (S. 1082) FDA Prescription Drug User Fee Act (2007N-0005) FDA Patent Foreman Ovale Closure Devices Intended to Prevent Recurrent Stroke Medical Device User Fee and Modernization Act (2007N-0068) FDA Conventional Foods Being Marketed as "Functional Foods" (2002P-0122) Health Information Technology Act (S. 1408) Personalized Health Information Act (H.R. 1368) Michelle's Law (S. 400) PLAY Every Day Act (S. 651/H.R. 2045)

Client expense: $615,790 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE

H.R. 477 - Stroke Treatment and Ongoing Prevention Act National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program Reauthorization Act S. 325 /H.R. 506 - Health Partnership Act H.R. 727 / S. 657 - Trauma Care Systems and Development Act H. R. 1424 - Mental Health and Addiction Equity Act of 2007 Ryan White AIDS CARE Act S. 1710 / H.R. 3043 - Labor, HHS, and Education Appropriations Bill H. J. Res.20 - FY07 Continuing Appropriations Bill S. 5 - Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) Reauthorization

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 245 -Legislation for treating certain amounts paid for exercise equipment and physical fitness programs as amounts paid for medical treatment, for tax purposes. S 999/ HR 477 -Stroke Treatment and Ongoing Prevention (STOP) Act. HR 1283-Arthritis Prevention, Control, and Cure Act. HR 1418 - Expansion and improvement of traumatic brain injury programs. HR 2762-Amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the special diabetes programs for Type I diabetes and Indians under that Act. S 646 - Rural Nursing Promotion Act, includes provision to report on the source of newly licensed PTs in the US. HR 1368 - Provide financial incentives to adoption and use of interactive personal health records. HR 1952 - Financial incentives for purchase of Health IT by small health care providers and entities. S 638 - Grants for rural health IT development activities. S 1183 / HR 1727 - Christopher and Dana Reeve Paralysis Act. HR 15 - National Health Insurance Program. HR 241 - Small business health fairness Act association health plans. S 325 / HR 506- Program to foster innovation in health care through state initiatives. HR 636 - Tax deductibility of medical expenses. HR 676 - Comprehensive health coverage for all US residents. HR 1200- American Health Security Act. HR 1841 - AmeriCare universal health care program. S 46 - Expand HSA use. S 334 - Provide affordable guaranteed private health coverage for all Americans. S 733 - Provide grants to self insured businesses to form health care cooperatives. S 1019 - Universal Health Care Choice and Access Act. S 1198 - Determine successful methods to protect against catastrophic health care costs exceeding insurance. S 793 - Expansion and improvement of traumatic brain injury programs. S 845- Keeping Seniors Safe from Falls Act of 2007. S 0866 - Health Promotion Funding Integrated Research, Synthesis, and Training Act (Health Promotion FIRST Act). S 1050 - Establish a program for wellness and prevention of secondary conditions for individuals with disabilities. HR 979 - Patient bill of rights. HR 1134- NHSC Student Loan Repayment - Legislation to include physical therapists in the National Health Service Corps for the purpose of student loan repayment. HR 446 - Legislation to further research into paralysis and improve rehabilitation for sufferers. HCR 91- Resolution for further research into paralysis and improving quality of life for sufferers.

Client expense: $857,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)

H.R. 477, the Stroke Treatment and Ongoing Prevention Act – authorization to fund stroke prevention and treatment programs H. R. 727, the Trauma Care Systems Planning and Development Act of 2007– reauthorize trauma care systems grant program H.R. 2052, Shaken Baby Syndrome Prevention Act of 2007 – authorization of funds for public awareness and prevention of shaken baby syndrome H.R. 2184, the Enhanced Health Care Value for All Act – establishes new center for comparative effectiveness research H.R. 2464, the Wakefield Act -- to reauthorize the Emergency Medical Services for Children program H.R. 2580, the Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-cost, Timely Healthcare (HEALTH) Act of 2007 – medical liability reform H.R. 2626, the Comprehensive HealthCARE Act of 2007 – antitrust relief for physicians, Medicare payment reform, EMTALA reform, medical liability reform H.R. 2497, Fair and Reliable Medical Justice Act – demonstration programs for alternative medical liability reform systems S. 60, the Wakefield Act -- to reauthorize the Emergency Medical Services for Children program S. 243, the Medical Care Access Protection Act – medical liability reform S. 657, Trauma Care Systems Planning and Development Act of 2007 – reauthorize trauma care systems grant program S. 793, Reauthorization of the Traumatic Brain Injury Act – expand and improve traumatic brain injury programs S. 999, STOP Stroke Act – authorization to fund stroke prevention and treatment programs S.1066, Medical Education Affordability Act – allows physicians to defer repayment of student loans S. 1082, the Prescription Drug User Fee Amendments of 2007 – FDA advisory panel requirements S.1204, Shaken Baby Syndrome Prevention Act of 2007 – authorization of funds for public awareness and prevention of shaken baby syndrome S. 1481, Fair and Reliable Medical Justice Act – demonstration programs for alternative medical liability reform systems S. 1693, the Wired for Health Care Act – standards for health information technology

Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues relating to Medicaid drug pricing fraud HR 477 and S 999, Stop Stroke Act Issues relating to prevention of diversion and abuse of controlled substances Issues relating to pharmaceutical compounding Issues relating to the Montreal Protocol S. 1082, FDA Revitalization Act HR 2900, The FDA Amendments Act of 2007 S. 623 and HR 1038, Access to Life Saving Medicines Act S. 1695, Biologics Price Completion and Innovation Act of 2007

Client expense: $922,753 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of

HR 477 & S 999, Stroke Treament and Ongoing Prevention Act

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. Con. Res. 21, 2008 Federal Budget Resolution, Budget resolutions would include funding for Medicare payments to physicians, Children’s health insurance program and Health Professions Grants for Family Medicine Training. S. 290, Rural Physicians’ Relief Act, The bill would provide primary care physicians with a $1000 tax credit for each month she provided services in a designated “frontier” area. S. 334, Healthy Americans Act, The bill would create tax credits for health insurance. S. 358, Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act, The bill would prohibit genetic discrimination by employers and health insurance providers. S. 498, Rural Medicare Equity Act, The bill would provide additional support payments for physicians in rural areas. S. 558, Paul Wellstone Mental Health Equitable Treatment Act , The bill would require insurers offering mental health coverage impose financial requirements for mental health benefits that are no more restrictive than those applied to other medical benefits. S. 624, National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program Reauthorization Act, The bill would reauthorize programs for subsidized mammography exams, PAP tests, and other screenings. S. 625, Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act, The bill would allow the Food and Drug Administration to regulate tobacco products. AAFP supports this from a public health perspective. S. 634, Newborn Screening Saves Lives Act of 2007, Authorize HRSA grants for education and training in newborn screening for congenital, genetic, and metabolic disorders. S. 657, Trauma Care Systems Planning and Development Act, The bill would authorize several emergency services and trauma care programs. S. 1066, Medical Education Affordability Act, Medical student loan debt relief. S. 1218, Medicare for All, The bill would extend Medicare coverage to all Americans who are not otherwise covered by health insurance. S. 1224, Children’s Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act, The bill extends the Children’s Health Insurance Program; the House version should include Medicare physician payment provisions. S. 1481, Fair and Reliable Medical Justice Act, Medical liability reform. S. 1693, Wired for Health Care Quality Act, The bill would provide grants to physician practices to implement health information technology. S. 1710, 2008 Labor, HHS, and Education Appropriations Act, The bill would fund grants for health professions development programs and the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. H. Con. Res. 99, 2008 Federal Budget Resolution, Budget resolutions would include funding for Medicare payments to physicians, Children’s health insurance program and Health Professions Grants for Family Medicine Training. HR 140, US. Physician Shortage Elimination Act, The bill would provide scholarships and tuition assistance for family medicine students and grants for physicians who practice in community health centers. HR 477, Stroke Treatment and Ongoing Prevention Act, The bill would authorize several programs related to education, prevention and treatment of stroke and to encourage the use of telemedicine. HR 493, Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act, The bill would prohibit genetic discrimination by employers and health insurance providers. HR 727 (PL110-23), Trauma Care Systems Planning and Development Act, The bill would authorize several emergency services and trauma care programs. HR 1108, Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act, The bill would allow the Food and Drug Administration to regulate tobacco products. AAFP supports this from a public health perspective. HR 1132 (PL110-18), National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program Reauthorization Act, The bill would reauthorize programs for subsidized mammography exams, PAP tests, and other screenings. HR 1332, Small Business Lending Improvements Act, The bill would provide special loan incentives to encourage medical professionals to locate in designated shortage areas. HR 1368, Personalized Health Information Act, The bill would require HHS to establish a program to provide financial incentives for the establishment of interactive personal health records for Medicare beneficiaries. HR 1424, Paul Wellstone Mental Health Equitable Treatment Act , The bill would require insurers offering mental health coverage impose financial requirements for mental health benefits that are no more restrictive than those applied to other medical benefits. HR 1591, FY 2007 Supplemental Spending Act, The bill would provide funding to cover the SCHIP shortfall, delay proposed Medicaid rules on GME and IGTs, require the use of tamper-proof prescription pads, and fund flu pandemic preparation and response efforts. HR 1781, Children’s Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act, The bill extends the Children’s Health Insurance Program; the House version should include Medicare physician payment provisions. HR 2034, Medicare for All, The bill would extend Medicare coverage to all Americans who are not otherwise covered by health insurance. HR 2206, FY 2007 Supplemental Spending Act, The bill would provide funding to cover the SCHIP shortfall, delay proposed Medicaid rules on GME and IGTs, require the use of tamper-proof prescription pads, and fund flu pandemic preparation and response efforts. HR 2497, Fair and Reliable Medical Justice Act, Medical liability reform. HR 2580, Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-Cost, Timely Healthcare Act, The bill would cap non-economic damages that could be recovered in a medical malpractice lawsuits. HR 3043, 2008 Labor, HHS, and Education Appropriations Act, The bill would fund grants for health professions development programs and the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. No Bill Number, Title VII health professions programs reauthorization, Enhance Family Medicine training programs administered by the Health Resources and Services Administration. No Bill Number, Medicare physician payment reforms, Repeal Medicare Sustainable Growth Rate and provide positive annual updates of Medicare physician payment. No Bill Number, Medical Home, Place patient-centered medical home in legislation.

Client expense: $1,250,381 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE

S. Con. Res. 21, 2008 Federal Budget Resolution, Budget resolutions would include funding for Medicare payments to physicians, Children’s health insurance program and Health Professions Grants for Family Medicine Training. S 1066, Medical Education Affordability Act, Medical student loan debt relief. S. 1710, 2008 Labor, HHS, and Education Appropriations Act, The bill would fund grants for health professions development programs and the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. H. Con. Res. 99, 2008 Federal Budget Resolution, Budget resolutions would include funding for Medicare payments to physicians, Children’s health insurance program and Health Professions Grants for Family Medicine Training. HR 140, US. Physician Shortage Elimination Act, The bill would provide scholarships and tuition assistance for family medicine students and grants for physicians who practice in community health centers. HR 477, Stroke Treatment and Ongoing Prevention Act, The bill would authorize several programs related to education, prevention and treatment of stroke and to encourage the use of telemedicine. HR 1132 (PL110-18), National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program Reauthorization Act, The bill would reauthorize programs for subsidized mammography exams, PAP tests, and other screenings. HR 3043, 2008 Labor, HHS, and Education Appropriations Act, The bill would fund grants for health professions development programs and the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. No Bill, No Bill Title, CMS issued a final rule for Graduate Medical Education policy for payments to teaching hospitals when residents are being trained in a non-hospital site (like a family doctor’s office). No Bill, No Bill Title, CMS proposed a rule to eliminate Graduate Medical Education Funding through Medicaid. No Bill, VII Health Professions Programs Reauthorization, Enhance Family Medicine training programs administered by the Health Resources and Services Administration.

Client expense: $1,250,381 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE