Optometric Equity in Medicaid Act of 2009

HR 557, Vision Care for Kids Act, all sections relating to vision. HR 1884, National Health Service Corps Improvement Act of 2009, all sections relating to vision. HR 2697, To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to require Medicaid coverage of professional services of optometrists that are otherwise covered when furnished by a physician, all sections relating to vision.. HR 3962, Preservation of Access to Care for Medicare Beneficiaries and Pension Relief Act of 2010, all sections relating to vision. HR 5295, Healthcare Truth and Transparency Act of 2010, all sections relating to vision. HR 5424, Reform Americans Can Afford Act of 2010, all sections relating to vision. HR 6290, To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to require Medicaid coverage of optometrists, all sections relating to vision. H.Res. 1226. Commending EyeCare America for its work over the last 25 years, all sections relating to vision. S. 259, Vision Care for Kids Act of 2009, all sections relating to vision.

Client expense: $254,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 2697, To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to require Medicaid coverage of professional services of optometrists that are otherwise covered when furnished by a physician, all sections relating to vision. HR 3962, Preservation of Access to Care for Medicare Beneficiaries and Pension Relief Act of 2010, all sections relating to vision. HR 4213, American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010, all sections relating to vision. HR 4371, To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to continue using 2009 Medicare practice expense relative value units for certain cardiology services, all sections relating to vision. HR 5424, Reform Americans Can Afford Act of 2010, all sections relating to vision. HR 6290, To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to require Medicaid coverage of optometrists, all sections relating to vision.

Client expense: $254,000 · Firm income: Not reported

HR 2697, To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to require Medicaid coverage of professional services of optometrists that are otherwise covered when furnished by a physician, all sections relating to vision. HR 3590, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act , all sections relating to vision. HR 3962, Preservation of Access to Care for Medicare Beneficiaries and Pension Relief Act of 2010, all sections relating to vision. HR 4213, American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010, all sections relating to vision. HR 4371, To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to continue using 2009 Medicare practice expense relative value units for certain cardiology services, all sections relating to vision. HR 4851, Continuing Extension Act of 2010, all sections relating to vision. HR 5424, Reform Americans Can Afford Act of 2010, all sections relating to vision.

Client expense: $332,000 · Firm income: Not reported

HR 186 Glaucoma Screening Act of 2009, all sections relating to vision. HR 228 To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a scholarship program for students seeking a degree or certificate in the areas of visual impairment and orientation and mobility, all sections relating to vision. HR 577 Vision Care for Kids Act of 2009, all sections relating to vision. HR1402,Catalyst to Better Diabetes Care Act of 2009, all sections relating to vision. HR 1884, National Health Service Corps Improvement Act of 2009, all sections relating to vision. H.R.2350, Preserving Patient Access to Primary Care Act, all sections relating to vision. HR 2697, To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to require Medicaid coverage of professional services of optometrists that are otherwise covered when furnished by a physician, all sections relating to vision. HR 3961, Medicare Physician Payment Reform Act of 2009, all sections relating to vision. HR 3962, Preservation of Access to Care for Medicare Beneficiaries and Pension Relief Act of 2010, all sections relating to vision. HR 3590, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, all sections relating to vision. HR 4371, To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to continue using 2009 Medicare practice expense relative value units for certain cardiology services, all sections relating to vision. HR 5295, Healthcare Truth and Transparency Act of 2010, all sections relating to vision. HR 5424, Reform Americans Can Afford Act of 2010, all sections relating to vision. H.Res. 1226. Commending EyeCare America for its work over the last 25 years, all sections relating to vision. S. 259, Vision Care for Kids Act of 2009, all sections relating to vision. S.Res.557, A resolution commending EyeCare America for its volunteerism and efforts to preserve eyesight throughout the previous 25 years, all sections relating to vision.

HR 2697 Optometric Equity in Medicaid Act of 2009, all sections relating to vision. HR 3961 Medicare Physician Payment Reform Act of 2009, all sections relating to vision.

Client expense: $332,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 2697 - Optometric Equity in Medicaid Act of 2009, Federal mandates for Medicaid of optometric medical & surgical coverage, all sections SGR - HR 3961, Medicare Physician Payment Reform Act, all sections HR 3590 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act HR 3962 Affordable Health Care for America Act HR 4371, to amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act, all sections H ReS. 1226, Resolution recognizing 25th Anniversary of Eye Care America Program HR 577/S 259 - Vision Care for Kids Act of 2009, provide vision care to children, and for other purposes, all sections HR 3590, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act

Client expense: $270,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)

HR 2697 Optometric Equity in Medicaid Act of 2009. HR 3590 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. HR 3961 Medicare Physician Payment Reform Act of 2009. HR 3962 Affordable Health Care for America Act. HR 4213 Tax Extenders Act of 2009. HR 4371 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to continue using 2009 Medicare practice expense relative value units for certain cardiology services. HR 4851 Continuing Extension Act of 2010. HR 4872 Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010.

Client expense: $450,000 · Firm income: Not reported

HR 186 Glaucoma Screening Act of 2009. HR 228 To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a scholarship program for students seeking a degree or certificate in the areas of visual impairment and orientation and mobility. HR 577 Vision Care for Kids Act of 2009. HR1402 Catalyst to Better Diabetes Care Act of 2009. HR 1884 National Health Service Corps. HR 2697 Optometric Equity in Medicaid Act of 2009. HR 2350 Preserving Patient Access to Primary Care Act of 2009. HR 3590 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. HR 3961 Medicare Physician Payment Reform Act of 2009. HR 3962 Affordable Health Care for America Act. HR 4371 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to continue using 2009 Medicare practice expense relative value units for certain cardiology services. HR 4872 Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010. S 259 Vision Care for Kids Act of 2009.

Client expense: $450,000 · Firm income: Not reported

HR 2697 Optometric Equity in Medicaid Act of 2009. HR 3590 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. HR 3961 Medicare Physician Payment Reform Act of 2009. HR 3962 Affordable Health Care for America Act.

Client expense: $450,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 2697 Optometric Equity in Medicaid HR 1884 National Health Services Corps Improvement Act HR 577/S 259 Vision Care for Kids, Health Reform, non-discrimination

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

HR 2697 Optometric Equity in Medicaid HR 1884 National Health Service Corps Improvement Act HR 577/S 259 Vision Care for Kids Act, Health Reform, non-discrimination

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

HR 2697, Optometric Equity in Medicaid Act of 2009, all provisions HR 3326, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2010, all provisions. HR 3590 Service Members Home Ownership Tax Act of 2009, all provisions. HR 3961 Medicare Physician Payment Reform Act of 2009, all provisions. HR 3962 Affordable Health Care for America Act, all provisions. HR 4371, To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act , all provisions

Client expense: $446,000 · Firm income: Not reported

HR 186, Glaucoma Screening Act of 2009, all provisions HR 228, VA to establish a scholarship program for students, all provisions HR 577, Vision Care for Kids Act of 2009, all provisions. HR 1402, Catalyst to Better Diabetes Care Act of 2009, all provisions. HR 1884, National Health Service Corps Improvement Act, all provisions. HR 2350, Preserving Patient Access to Primary Care Act of 2009, all provisions. HR 2697, Optometric Equity in Medicaid Act of 2009, all provisions HR 3293, Department of Education Appropriations Act, 2010, all provisions. HR 3326, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2010, all provisions. HR 3590 Service Members Home Ownership Tax Act of 2009, all provisions. HR 3961 Medicare Physician Payment Reform Act of 2009, all provisions. HR 3962 Affordable Health Care for America Act, all provisions. HR 4371, To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act , all provisions S 256, Combat Methamphetamine Enhancement Act of 2009, all provisions.

Client expense: $446,000 · Firm income: Not reported

HR 2697, Optometric Equity in Medicaid Act of 2009, all provisions HR 3326, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2010, all provisions. HR 3961 Medicare Physician Payment Reform Act of 2009, all provisions. HR 3962 Affordable Health Care for America Act, all provisions.

Client expense: $446,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 2697 - Optometric Equity in Medicaid Act of 2009, all provisions. HR 3200 - America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009, all provisions. Medical Home educating offices on Capitol Hill regarding inclusion of optometrists in medical home interdisciplinary team.

Client expense: $390,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 1884: National Health Service Corps Improvement Act of 2009 H.R. 2697: Optometric Equity in Medicaid Act of 2009 HR 577/S 259 Vision Care for Kids Act, Health Reform, non-discrimination

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $25,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 2697 Optometric Equity in Medicaid HR 1884 National Health Service Corps Improvement Act HR 577/S 259 Vision Care for Kids Act, Health Reform, non-discrimination

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $24,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 2520, Patients' Choice Act, all provisions S. 1099, Patients' Choice Act, all provisions H.R. 1324, Child Nutrition Promotion and School Lunch Protection Act of 2009, all provisions H.R. 756, National Pain Care Policy Act of 2009, all provisions S. 660, National Pain Care Policy Act of 2009, all provisions H.R. 3002, Preserving Access to Targeted, Individualized, and Effective New Treatments and Services (PATIENTS) Act of 2009, all provisions S. 1259, Preserving Access to Targeted, Individualized, and Effective New Treatments and Services (PATIENTS) Act of 2009, all provisions H.R. 1859, Independent Drug Education and Outreach Act of 2009, all provisions S. 767, Independent Drug Education and Outreach Act of 2009, all provisions H.R. 1549, Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act of 2009, all provisions S. 619, Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act of 2009, all provisions H.R. 2427, Informed Consumer Choices in Health Care Act of 2009, provisions on transparency and accountability H.R. 2502, Comparative Effectiveness Research Act of 2009, all provisions H.R. 2697, Optometric Equity in Medicaid Act of 2009, provision on scope of practice Medical Rights and Reform Act, all provisions Health System Reform - Senate Affordable Health Choices Act, all provisions Health System Reform - Senate Finance Committee Option Papers, all provisions Health System Reform - House Tri-Committee Health Care Reform Discussion Draft, all provisions Health System Reform - AMA principles Health System Reform - Alternatives to current use of housing/rental data to determine physician office costs Health System Reform - Public Plan Option Health System Reform - Insurance Market Reforms AMA Healthy Lifestyles - banning use of artificial trans fats Health Care Quality Improvement - PQRI/AMA Physician Consortium for Performance Improvement (PCPI) Patient Safety FTC Red Flag Rules FTC Breach Notification Requirements for Personal Health Records Mental Health Parity E-prescribing for controlled substances RVS Update Committee (RUC)/Resource-Based Relative Value Scale (RBRVS) Comparative Effectiveness Research HIV/AIDS - Needle Exchange Programs National Health Service Corp - Attracting physicians to serve in underserved areas Health Information Technology - Meaningful Use Health Care Disparities Health Insurance Reform Usual, customary and reasonable fees (UCR) Scope of Practice Opioid drugs - Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy Coverage for the Uninsured Physician-owned Hospitals Rescission of final Provider Conscience Regulation Administrative Simplification - HIPAA/Health System Reform ERISA Preemption of State Prompt Pay Laws

HR 2697, The Optometric Equity in Medicaid Act--all provisions. Medical Home educating offices on Capitol Hill regarding inclusion of optometrists in medical home interdisciplinary team.

Client expense: $207,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S 259, Vision Care for Kids Act, all provisions. HR 186, Glaucoma Screening Act of 2009, all provisions. HR 228, VA to establish a scholarship program for students, all provisions. HR 577, Vision Care for Kids Act of 2009, all provisions. HR 1402, Catalyst to Better Diabetes Care Act of 2009, all provisions. HR 1884, National Health Service Corps Improvement Act, all provisions. HR 2350, Preserving Patient Access to Primary Care Act, all provisions HR 2697, Optometric Equity in Medicaid Act, all provisions HR 2891, Access to Frontline Health Care Act of 2009, all provisions. Medical Home educating offices on Capitol Hill regarding inclusion of optometrists in medical home interdisciplinary team. InfantSEE educating office on Capitol Hill regarding InfantSEE outreach opportunities in designated states.

Client expense: $207,000 · Firm income: Not reported