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Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008
Legislative Progress
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0 actions · 0 new cosponsors · 0 votes
Speed vs cohort
67pct
25d open
vs 7,255 other HR bills in the 110th — cohort avg 47d
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Yes
197
No
96
Present
0
Not Voting
7
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Sources: Congress.gov · House Clerk roll-call votes
| #177 | senate | On Overriding the Veto | Veto Overridden (70-26, 2/3 majority required) | July 15, 2008 |
| #169 | senate | On the Cloture Motion | Cloture Motion Agreed to (69-30, 3/5 majority required) | July 9, 2008 |
| #160 | senate | On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed | Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (58-40, 3/5 majority required) | June 26, 2008 |
2011 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Medicare reimbursement H.R.6331/S.3101, Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008, Medicare payments to physicians. Public Law No. 111-148, Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act, Medicare reimbursement issues, Comparative Effectiveness related issues and initiatives; and Minority Health issues. H.R. 4899, Supplemental Appropriations Act, FY2010, Tax extenders (Section 508 Medicare status)
Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2011 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Medicare Reimbursement H.R.6331/S.3101, Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008, Medicare payments to physicians. Public Law 111-148, Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act, Medicare reimbursement issues, Comparative Effectiveness related issues and initiatives; and Minority Health issues. H.R.4899, Supplemental Appropriations Act, FY2010, Tax extenders (Section 508 Medicare status)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2011 · third_quarter · Health Issues
Medicare Reimbursement H.R.6331/S.3101, Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008, Medicare payments to physicians. Public Law 111-148, Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act, Medicare reimbursement issues, Comparative Effectiveness related issues and initiatives; and Minority Health issues. H.R.4899, Supplemental Appropriations Act, FY2010, Tax extenders (Section 508 Medicare status)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2011 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Health Care Reform H.R. 3200: America's Affordable Health Choices Act H.R. 6331: Medicare Improvement for Patients and Providers Act State Health Access Program (SHAP)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2011 · third_quarter · Health Issues
Health Care Reform; Health Insurance Market Reform Issues H.R. 3200: America's Affordable Health Choices Act H.R. 6331: Medicare Improvement for Patients and Providers Act State Health Access Program (SHAP)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2011 · third_quarter · Health Issues
Medicare reimbursement H.R.6331/S.3101, Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008, Medicare Payments to physicians. Public Law 111-148, Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act, Medicare reimbursement issues, Comparative Effectiveness related issues and iniatiatives; and Minority Health issues. H.R. 4899, Supplemental Appropriations Act, FY 2010, Tax extenders (Section 508 Medicare status)
Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2011 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Implementation of The Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 (H.R. 6331, P.L. 110-275).
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), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2011 · second_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Implementation of The Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 (H.R. 6331, P.L. 110-275).
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), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2011 · second_quarter · Health Issues
Medicare Reimbursement H.R.6331/S.3101, Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008, Medicare payments to physicians. Public Law 111-148, Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act, Hospital construction and Medicare reimbursement issues, and Comparative Effectiveness related issues and initiatives; and Minority Health issues. H.R.4899, Supplemental Appropriations Act, FY2010, Tax extenders (Section 508 Medicare status).
Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2011 · second_quarter · Health Issues
Health Care Reform; Health Insurance Market Reform Issues H.R. 3200: America's Affordable Health Choices Act H.R. 6331: Medicare Improvement for Patients and Providers Act State Health Access Program (SHAP)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2011 · second_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Health Care Reform H.R. 3200: America's Affordable Health Choices Act H.R. 6331: Medicare Improvement for Patients and Providers Act State Health Access Program (SHAP)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2011 · second_quarter · Health Issues
Medicare Reimbursement H.R.6331/S.3101, Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008, Medicare payments to physicians. Public Law 111-148, Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act, Hospital construction and Medicare reimbursement issues, and Comparative Effectiveness related issues and initiatives; and Minority Health issues. H.R.4899, Supplemental Appropriations Act, FY2010, Tax extenders (Section 508 Medicare status)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2011 · first_quarter · Health Issues
Medicare Reimbursement H.R.6331/S.3101, Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008, Medicare payments to physicians. Public Law 111-148, Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act, Hospital construction and Medicare reimbursement issues, and Comparative Effectiveness related issues and initiatives; and Minority Health issues. H.R.4899, Supplemental Appropriations Act, FY2010, Tax extenders (Section 508 Medicare status)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), SENATE
2011 · first_quarter · Health Issues
Health Care Reform; Health Insurance Market Reform Issues H.R. 3200: America's Affordable Health Choices Act H.R. 6331: Medicare Improvement for Patients and Providers Act State Health Access Program (SHAP)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2011 · first_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Health Care Reform H.R. 3200: America's Affordable Health Choices Act H.R. 6331: Medicare Improvement for Patients and Providers Act State Health Access Program (SHAP)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2011 · first_quarter · Health Issues
Medicare Reimbursement. H.R.6331/S.3101, Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008, Medicare payments to physicians. Public Law 111-148, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Hospital construction and Medicare reimbursement issues, and Comparative Effectiveness related issues and initiatives; and Minority Health issues. H.R. 4899, Supplemental Appropriations Act, FY2010, Tax extenders (Section 508 Medicare status)
Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), SENATE
2011 · first_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Implementation of The Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 (H.R. 6331, P.L. 110-275).
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), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2010 · second_quarter · Pharmacy
H.R. 1204, the Community Pharmacy Fairness Act of 2009 and S. 2191, the Community Pharmacy Fairness Act from the 110th Congress; H.R. 4489, the FEHBP Prescription Drug Integrity, Transparency and Cost Savings Act of 2010 and working on Senate companion; H.R. 5234, the PBM Audit Reform and Transparency Act of 2010 and working on Senate companion; H.R. 6331 (110th Congress), the Medicare Improvement for Patients and Providers Act of 2008-Sec. 172 related to the implementation of the Medciare Part D prompt pay requirements and submission of claims by pharmacies located in or contracting with long-term care facilities; H.R. 5235, the Medicare Access to Diabetic Supplies Act of 2010 and working on Senate companion; H.R. 3790, legislation to eliminate the Medicare Part B DME competitive bidding program; H.R. 4213, the American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010-advocated for inclusion of the extension of the Federal Medicaid Matching Rate (FMAP) and limiting access to 340b drugs in outpatient settings to only eligible individuals in both House bill and Senate amendment; H.R. 5839 (110th Congress) the Safeguarding America's Pharmaceuticals Act of 2008, provisions related to pedigree and track and trace requirements-no bill introduced in the current Congress; H.R. 5136 and S. 3454, the FY11 National Defense Authorization Act , includes funding for the Department of Defense FY11 budget and covers the TRICARE pharmacy program; H.R. 3108 and S. 3543, the Medication Therapy Management Expanded Benefit Act; H.R. 2923, the Combat Meth Act of 2009; S. 1383, the Dextromethorphan Abuse Reduction Act of 2009; submitted comments to Senate Committee on Aging on prescription drug disposal and the role of nurses as agents in long-term care facilities; sought Congressional support to stop exclusion of certain retail pharmacies from "employee prescription drug plans;" worked with Congressional offices to request the FTC review the 180 day generic drug marketing exclusivity policies of certain generic manufacturers; sought Congressional support for the FTC investigation of the merger between a major retail pharmacy chain and a national pharmacy benefit manager (PBM); submitted comments to Senate Judiciary Committee regarding the FTC and DOJ antitrust oversight; submitted comments to Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee regarding a HHS OIG report, "Invalid Prescriber Identifiers on Medicare Part D Drug Claims;" FSA debit card program-seeking Congressional support to amend IRS guidance (no legislation).
Client expense: $106,568 · 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), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of
2010 · second_quarter · Pharmacy
H.R. 1204, the Community Pharmacy Fairness Act of 2009 and S. 2191, the Community Pharmacy Fairness Act from the 110th Congress; H.R. 4489, the FEHBP Prescription Drug Integrity, Transparency and Cost Savings Act of 2010 and working on Senate companion; H.R. 5234, the PBM Audit Reform and Transparency Act of 2010 and working on Senate companion; H.R. 6331 (110th Congress), the Medicare Improvement for Patients and Providers Act of 2008-Sec. 172 related to the implementation of the Medciare Part D prompt pay requirements and submission of claims by pharmacies located in or contracting with long-term care facilities; H.R. 5235, the Medicare Access to Diabetic Supplies Act of 2010 and working on Senate companion; H.R. 3790, legislation to eliminate the Medicare Part B DME competitive bidding program; H.R. 4213, the American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010-advocated for inclusion of the extension of the Federal Medicaid Matching Rate (FMAP) and limiting access to 340b drugs in outpatient settings to only eligible individuals in both House bill and Senate amendment; H.R. 5839 (110th Congress) the Safeguarding America's Pharmaceuticals Act of 2008, provisions related to pedigree and track and trace requirements-no bill introduced in the current Congress; H.R. 5136 and S. 3454, the FY11 National Defense Authorization Act , includes funding for the Department of Defense FY11 budget and covers the TRICARE pharmacy program; H.R. 3108 and S. 3543, the Medication Therapy Management Expanded Benefit Act; H.R. 2923, the Combat Meth Act of 2009; S. 1383, the Dextromethorphan Abuse Reduction Act of 2009; submitted comments to Senate Committee on Aging on prescription drug disposal and the role of nurses as agents in long-term care facilities; sought Congressional support to stop exclusion of certain retail pharmacies from "employee prescription drug plans;" worked with Congressional offices to request the FTC review the 180 day generic drug marketing exclusivity policies of certain generic manufacturers; sought Congressional support for the FTC investigation of the merger between a major retail pharmacy chain and a national pharmacy benefit manager (PBM); submitted comments to Senate Judiciary Committee regarding the FTC and DOJ antitrust oversight; submitted comments to Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee regarding a HHS OIG report, "Invalid Prescriber Identifiers on Medicare Part D Drug Claims;" FSA debit card program-seeking Congressional support to amend IRS guidance (no legislation).
Client expense: $106,568 · 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), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of
2010 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Medicare Reimbursement H.R.6331/S.3101, Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008, Medicare payments to physicians. Public Law No. 111-148, Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act, Hospital construction and Medicare reimbursement issues, and Comparative Effectiveness related issues and initiatives. H.R. 4899, Supplemental Appropriations Act, FY2010, Tax extenders (Section 508 Medicare status)
Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA)
2010 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Medicare Reimbursement H.R.6331/S.3101, Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008, Medicare payments to physicians. Public Law 111-148, Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act, Hospital construction and Medicare reimbursement issues, and Comparative Effectiveness related issues and initiatives. H.R.4899, Supplemental Appropriations Act, FY2010, Tax extenders (Section 508 Medicare status)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA)
2010 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Implementation of The Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 (H.R. 6331, P.L. 110-275).
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), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Health Care Reform; Health Insurance Market Reform Issues H.R. 3200: America's Affordable Health Choices Act H.R. 6331: Medicare Improvement for Patients and Providers Act State Health Access Program (SHAP)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Health Care Reform H.R. 3200: America's Affordable Health Choices Act H.R. 6331: Medicare Improvement for Patients and Providers Act State Health Access Program (SHAP)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2010 · second_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
H.R. 6331/S. 3101 Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008, implementation of sections 153, 154
Client expense: $650,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2010 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
H.R. 6331/S.3101 Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008, implementation of sections 153, 154 PL-110-275 Implementation of Medicare DMEPOS Competitive Acquisition Program
Client expense: $910,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE
2010 · third_quarter · Health Issues
Medicare Reimbursement H.R.6331/S.3101, Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008, Medicare payments to physicians. Public Law 111-148, Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act, Hospital construction and Medicare reimbursement issues, and Comparative Effectiveness related issues and initiatives. H.R.4899, Supplemental Appropriations Act, FY2010, Tax extenders (Section 508 Medicare status)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA)
2010 · third_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 759, the FDA Globalization Act, as it relates to drug safety and pedigree. H.R. 4213: American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010, provisions relating to 340B 340B drug discount program 510(k) approval for medical devicesDrug and device marketing and promotion Drug and biological product pricing and reimbursement Follow-on biologics Healthcare-acquired infections Health insurance reform Implementation of bundling provisions in H.R. 6331(110th Congress) Issues regarding 340B Medical product safety Prescription drug pedigree and anti-counterfeiting policy
Client expense: $930,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Economic Council (NEC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
2010 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Implementation of The Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 (H.R. 6331, P.L. 110-275).
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), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2010 · third_quarter · Health Issues
Medicare Reimbursement H.R.6331/S.3101, Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008, Medicare payments to physicians. Public Law 111-148, Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act, Hospital construction and Medicare reimbursement issues, and Comparative Effectiveness related issues and initiatives. H.R. 4899, Supplemental Appropriations Act, FY2010, Tax extenders (Section 508 Medicare status)
Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA)
2010 · third_quarter · Health Issues
Health Care Reform; Health Insurance Market Reform Issues H.R. 3200: America's Affordable Health Choices Act H.R. 6331: Medicare Improvement for Patients and Providers Act State Health Access Program (SHAP)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), SENATE
2010 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Health Care Reform H.R. 3200: America's Affordable Health Choices Act H.R. 6331: Medicare Improvement for Patients and Providers Act State Health Access Program (SHAP)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), SENATE
2010 · second_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
H.R. 6331/S. 3101 Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008, implementation of sections 153, 154
Client expense: $620,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2010 · second_quarter · Health Issues
Health Care Reform H.R. 3200: America's Affordable Health Choices Act H.R. 6331: Medicare Improvement for Patients and Providers Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · second_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Health Care Reform H.R. 3200: America's Affordable Health Choices Act H.R. 6331: Medicare Improvement for Patients and Providers Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · second_quarter · Pharmacy
H.R. 1204, the Community Pharmacy Fairness Act of 2009 and S. 2191, the Community Pharmacy Fairness Act from the 110th Congress; H.R. 4489, the FEHBP Prescription Drug Integrity, Transparency and Cost Savings Act of 2010 and working on Senate companion; H.R. 5234, the PBM Audit Reform and Transparency Act of 2010 and working on Senate companion; H.R. 6331 (110th Congress), the Medicare Improvement for Patients and Providers Act of 2008-Sec. 172 related to the implementation of the Medciare Part D prompt pay requirements and submission of claims by pharmacies located in or contracting with long-term care facilities; H.R. 5235, the Medicare Access to Diabetic Supplies Act of 2010 and working on Senate companion; H.R. 3790, legislation to eliminate the Medicare Part B DME competitive bidding program; H.R. 4213, the American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010-advocated for inclusion of the extension of the Federal Medicaid Matching Rate (FMAP) and limiting access to 340b drugs in outpatient settings to only eligible individuals in both House bill and Senate amendment; H.R. 5839 (110th Congress) the Safeguarding America's Pharmaceuticals Act of 2008, provisions related to pedigree and track and trace requirements-no bill introduced in the current Congress; H.R. 5136 and S. 3454, the FY11 National Defense Authorization Act , includes funding for the Department of Defense FY11 budget and covers the TRICARE pharmacy program; H.R. 3108 and S. 3543, the Medication Therapy Management Expanded Benefit Act; H.R. 2923, the Combat Meth Act of 2009; S. 1383, the Dextromethorphan Abuse Reduction Act of 2009; submitted comments to Senate Committee on Aging on prescription drug disposal and the role of nurses as agents in long-term care facilities; sought Congressional support to stop exclusion of certain retail pharmacies from "employee prescription drug plans;" worked with Congressional offices to request the FTC review the 180 day generic drug marketing exclusivity policies of certain generic manufacturers; sought Congressional support for the FTC investigation of the merger between a major retail pharmacy chain and a national pharmacy benefit manager (PBM); submitted comments to Senate Judiciary Committee regarding the FTC and DOJ antitrust oversight; submitted comments to Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee regarding a HHS OIG report, "Invalid Prescriber Identifiers on Medicare Part D Drug Claims;" FSA debit card program-seeking Congressional support to amend IRS guidance (no legislation).
Client expense: $106,568 · 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), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of
2010 · second_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Medicare reimbursement; End stage renal disease payment reforms; Special Needs Plan; implementation of Medicare Improvement for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 6331); implementation of health care reform
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2010 · second_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Implementation of The Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 (H.R. 6331, P.L. 110-275).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · second_quarter · Health Issues
Medicare Reimbursement H.R.6331/S.3101, Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008, Medicare payments to physicians. Public Law 111-148, Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act, Hospital construction and Medicare reimbursement issues, and Comparative Effectiveness related issues and initiatives. H.R.4899, Supplemental Appropriations Act, FY2010, Tax extenders (Section 508 Medicare status)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA)
2010 · second_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 3200/S. 1796: To provide affordable, quality health care for all Americand and reduce the growth in health care spending. H.R. 3590: The Patient Protection Affordable Care Act. H.R. 4872: The Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act. H.R. 3962: To provide affordable, quality health care for all Americans and reduce the growth in health care spending, and for other purposes. H.R. 2726: To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to increase criminal penalties for the sale or trade of prescription drugs knowingly caused to be adulterated or misbranded, to modify requirements for maintaining records of the chain-of-custody of prescription drugs, to establish recall authority regarding drugs, and for other purposes. H.R. 4899: Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2010, specific focus on Health and Human Services Funding H.R. 759, the FDA Globalization Act, as it relates to drug safety and pedigree. 340B drug discount program Drug and device marketing and promotion Drug and biological product pricing and reimbursement Follow-on biologics Healthcare-acquired infections Health insurance reform Implementation of bundling provisions in H.R. 6331(110th Congress) Issues regarding 340B Medical product safety Prescription drug pedigree and anti-counterfeiting policy
Client expense: $950,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Economic Council (NEC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
2010 · second_quarter · Health Issues
Medicare Reimbursement H.R.6331/S.3101, Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008, Medicare payments to physicians. H.R.3590 Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act, Hospital construction and Medicare reimbursement issues, and Comparative Effectiveness related issues and initiatives. H.R.4899, Supplemental Appropriations Act, FY2010, Tax extenders (Section 508 Medicare status)
Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA)
2010 · second_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Health Care Reform H.R. 3200: America's Affordable Health Choices Act H.R. 6331: Medicare Improvement for Patients and Providers Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · second_quarter · Health Issues
Health Care Reform H.R. 3200: America's Affordable Health Choices Act H.R. 6331: Medicare Improvement for Patients and Providers Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · first_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Medicare reimbursement; End stage renal disease payment reforms; Special Needs Plan; implementation of Medicare Improvement for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 6331); HR 3590; HR 4872
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2010 · first_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 3200/S. 1796: To provide affordable, quality health care for all Americand and reduce the growth in health care spending. H.R. 3590: The Patient Protection Affordable Care Act. H.R. 4872: The Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act. H.R. 3962: To provide affordable, quality health care for all Americans and reduce the growth in health care spending, and for other purposes. H.R. 2726: To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to increase criminal penalties for the sale or trade of prescription drugs knowingly caused to be adulterated or misbranded, to modify requirements for maintaining records of the chain-of-custody of prescription drugs, to establish recall authority regarding drugs, and for other purposes. H.R. 759, the FDA Globalization Act, as it relates to drug safety and pedigree. 340B drug discount program Drug and device marketing and promotion Drug and biological product pricing and reimbursement Follow-on biologics Healthcare-acquired infections Health insurance reform Implementation of bundling provisions in H.R. 6331(110th Congress) Issues regarding 340B Medical product safety Prescription drug pedigree and anti-counterfeiting policy
Client expense: $970,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Economic Council (NEC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
2010 · first_quarter · Health Issues
Medicare Reimbursement H.R.6331/S.3101, Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008, Medicare payments to physicians. Health Care Reform legislation, Medicare Reimbursement and Comparative Effectiveness related issues and initiatives. H.R.3590 Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act, Hospital construction and Medicare reimbursement issues.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA)
2010 · first_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Implementation of The Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 (H.R. 6331, P.L. 110-275).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · first_quarter · Pharmacy
H.R. 1204, the "Community Pharmacy Fairness Act of 2009", and S. 2161 Community Pharmacy Fairness Act from the 110th Congress; H.R. 616 and S. 511, the "Access to Durable Medical Equipment Act of 2009"; H.R. 1970 and S. 956, the "Preserve Patient Access to Reputable DMEPOS Providers Act of 2009"; H.R. 6331 (110th Congress), the "Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008." Sec. 154 related to Medicare DMEPOS competitive acquisition program; and Sec. 172, related to submission of claims by pharmacies located in or contracting with long-term care facilities; Sec. 203, related to pharmacy payment under Medicaid; H.R. 1, "American Recovery and Reinvestment Act - P.L. 111-5 -- provisions related to Health Information Technology and HIPPA requirements; H.R. 5839 of the 110th Congress, the "Safeguarding America's Pharmaceuticals Act of 2008", provision relating to pedigree and track and trace requirements; H.R. 1427, the "Promoting Innovation and Life Savings Medicines Act of 2009"; H.R. 2647 and S. 1390, National Defense Authorization Act for 2010-Provides for the funding for the Department of Defense for fiscal year 2010-including the Tricare pharmacy program; H.R. 3108, the "Medication Therapy Benefits Act of 2009"; S. 1649, the "Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) Prevention and Preparednesss Act of 2009, pharmacy provider provisions; S. 1383, the "Dextromethorphan Abuse Reduction Act; H.R.3663: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to delay the date on which the accreditation requirement under the Medicare Program applies to suppliers of durable medical equipment that are pharmacies; H.R. 2891, the "Access to Frontline Health Care Act of 2009"; H.R. 3200, the "America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009"; the draft Senate HELP Committee's "Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009"; Senate Finance Committee draft health care reform bill, all provisions related to Medicaid AMP pharmacy reimbursement, Medicare Part B DMEPOS accreditation and surety bond requirements, medication therapy management, public plan option and pharmacy benefit manager transparency requirements; H.R.3590: An act entitled The Patient Protection and Affordable Care ActDME Accreditation, AMP Fix, PBM Transparency, MTM Expansion, OPM PBA v. PBM; Senator Akaka Amendment to Senate version of H.R. 3590 to establish automatic enrollment into a Medicare Part D "chronic care management" program for targeted individuals; Senator Brown amendment to H.R. 3590 eliminating DMEPOS surety bond requirement for retail pharmacies; Senator Dorgan Drug Reimportation amendment to H.R. 3590; FSA Debit Card Programseeking Congressional support to amend IRS guidance (no legislation). P.L. 110-275, the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008, implementation of Part D prompt payment and Part B DMEPOS provisions; H.R. 4213, American Workers, State, and Business Relief Act of 2010, section 213, Medicare Part B DMEPOS accreditation requirements; H.R. 4872 and substitute amendment to H.R. 4872, the Health Care and Education Affordability Reconciliation Act of 2010, section 1101, the Medicare Part D "donut hole", section 1305, oversight of DMEPOS suppliers.
Client expense: $130,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Congressional Budget Office (CBO), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of
2010 · first_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Comprehensive Health Care Reform including HR 3590, The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, HR 3962, and HR 4872, The Reconciliation Act of 2010, including provisions regarding issues related to medical imaging reimbursement;Medicare Advisory Committee; Comparative Effectiveness & health information technology; Physician Payment Sunshine issues; proposals to create an independent payment advisory board & implementation of HR 6331, Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
2010 · first_quarter · Health Issues
Medicare Reimbursement. H.R.6331/S.3101, Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008, Medicare payments to physicians. Health Care Reform legislation, Medicare Reimbursement and Comparative Effectiveness related issues and initiatives. H.R.3590 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Hospital construction and Medicare reimbursement issues.
Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA)