Christopher and Dana Reeve Paralysis Act

H.R. 724 - America's Partnership for Nursing Education Act; H.R. 1460/S. 1022 - Nurses' Higher Education and Loan Repayment Act; H.R. 1494 - Nursing Home Emergency Assistance Act; S. 179 - Health Information Technology Act; S. 497/H.R. 2043 - Nurse Education, Expansion, and Development Act; H.R. 2350 - Preserving Patient Access to Primary Care Act; Health Reform; H.R. 2381 - Nurse and Health Care Worker Protection Act; H.R. 3962 - Affordable Health Care for America Act; H.R. 3590 - Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; H.R. 307 - Christopher and Dana Reeve Paralysis Act; H.R. 868 - Direct Support Professional Fairness and Security Act; H.R. 2575 - Prosthetic and Custom Orthotic Parity Act; H.R. 4872 - Reconciliation Act of 2010.

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

HR 1032/S422 - HEART for Women Act HR 1210 - Arthritis Prevention, Control and Cure Act HR 307 - Christopher and Dana Reeve Paralysis Act S 22 - Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 Prevention Initiatives HR 3200- Affordable Health Choices Act Senate Legislation- Affordable Health Choices Act S 697- Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act HR 2345- A bill to Amend the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act of 2003 HR 3014- Health Information Technology Financing Act of 2009 Comparative Effectiveness

Client expense: $207,222 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)

HR 1032/S422 - HEART for Women Act HR 1210 - Arthritis Prevention, Control and Cure Act HR 307 - Christopher and Dana Reeve Paralysis Act S 22 - Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 Prevention Initiatives

Client expense: $215,218 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)

HR 1032/S422 - HEART for Women Act HR 1210 - Arthritis Prevention, Control and Cure Act HR 307 - Christopher and Dana Reeve Paralysis Act S 22 - Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 Prevention Initiatives HR 3200- Affordable Health Choices Act Senate Legislation- Affordable Health Choices Act S 697- Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act HR 2345- A bill to Amend the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act of 2003 HR 3014- Health Information Technology Financing Act of 2009 Comparative Effectiveness

Client expense: $207,222 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)

HR 1032/S422 - HEART for Women Act HR 1210 - Arthritis Prevention, Control and Cure Act HR 307 - Christopher and Dana Reeve Paralysis Act S 22 - Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 Prevention Initiatives HR 3200- Affordable Health Choices Act Senate Legislation- Affordable Health Choices Act S 697- Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act HR 2345- A bill to Amend the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act of 2003 HR 3014- Health Information Technology Financing Act of 2009 Comparative Effectiveness

Client expense: $207,222 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)

HR 1032/S422 - HEART for Women Act HR 1210 - Arthritis Prevention, Control and Cure Act HR 307 - Christopher and Dana Reeve Paralysis Act S 22 - Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 Prevention Initiatives

Client expense: $215,218 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)

H.R. 724 - America's Partnership for Nursing Education Act; H.R. 1460/S. 1022 - Nurses' Higher Education and Loan Repayment Act; H.R. 1494 - Nursing Home Emergency Assistance Act; S. 179 - Health Information Technology Act; S. 497/H.R. 2043 - Nurse Education, Expansion, and Development Act; H.R. 2350 - Preserving Patient Access to Primary Care Act; Health Reform; H.R. 2381 - Nurse and Health Care Worker Protection Act; H.R. 3962 - Affordable Health Care for America Act; H.R. 3590 - Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; H.R. 307 - Christopher and Dana Reeve Paralysis Act; H.R. 868 - Direct Support Professional Fairness and Security Act; H.R. 2575 - Prosthetic and Custom Orthotic Parity Act.

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. 1032/S422 - HEART for Women Act H.R. 1210 - Arthritis Prevention, Control and Cure Act H.R. 307 - Christopher and Dana Reeve Paralysis Act S. 22 - Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 Prevention Initiatives H.R. 3200- Affordable Health Choices Act Senate Legislation- Affordable Health Choices Act S. 697- Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act H.R. 2345- A bill to Amend the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act of 2003 H.R. 3014- Health Information Technology Financing Act of 2009 Comparative Effectiveness S. Res. 276- A resolution designating September 22, 2009, as "National Falls Prevention Awareness Day" Physical Therapy involvement on President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports Healthy People 2010 Healthy People 2020 Rehabilitation as an essential benefit in Health Care Reform

Client expense: $245,657 · Firm income: Not reported

HR 1032/S422 - HEART for Women Act HR 1210 - Arthritis Prevention, Control and Cure Act HR 307 - Christopher and Dana Reeve Paralysis Act S 22 - Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 Prevention Initiatives HR 3200- Affordable Health Choices Act Senate Legislation- Affordable Health Choices Act S 697- Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act HR 2345- A bill to Amend the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act of 2003 HR 3014- Health Information Technology Financing Act of 2009 Comparative Effectiveness

Client expense: $207,222 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)

HR 1032/S422 - HEART for Women Act HR 1210 - Arthritis Prevention, Control and Cure Act HR 307 - Christopher and Dana Reeve Paralysis Act S 22 - Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 Prevention Initiatives

Client expense: $215,218 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)

Christopher & Dana Reeve Paralysis Act (S. 22/H.R 146, and HR 307) which became law in March 2009 The act authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services to direct research on paralysis. It would also authorize up to $25 million per year through 2011.Stem Cell Research Improvement Act of 2009 allows for federal funding of embryonic stem cell research (HR 873 and S. 487). We also support President Obama's Executive Order allowing such research. Advocated for Biomedical and Behavioral Research: Maintaining a vigorous portfolio of investigator-initiated basic research and pivotal translational and clinical studies to address the myriad health challenges that confront the American people and to develop a stable pool of talented new investigators whose ideas and fresh perspectives are vital to invigorating the research enterprise; Disease Prevention and Health Promotion: Improving community-based prevention and early intervention activities that address costly chronic diseases, infectious diseases, including those that are becoming increasingly drug-resistant, strengthening public health capacity and ensuring those with disabilities reach their highest potential in function and health; Access to Safety Net Health Care Services: Assuring access to basic and targeted health care services for the rapidly growing numbers of Americans who lack health insurance as recession-related unemployment increases; Health Professions Education: Assuring that there is a well-trained, diverse health and public health workforce to serve as the foundation for the nations health care system; Mental Health and Substance Abuse: Assuring access to needed mental health and substance abuse services for hundreds of thousands who must wait months for care, including Veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan; reducing the 15-20 year lag from bench to bedside of promising new treatments; Health Services Research: Building the evidence needed to ensure patients get the right care at the right time, every time; providing decision makers with information that will help control unsustainable costs; Health care for American Indians and Alaska Natives: Reversing current health disparities for this population that now suffers a life expectancy that is four years lower than the general population; Food and Drug Safety: Assuring the nation has a safe food supply and a safe and effective supply of drugs and medical devices.