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Medicare Cancer Patient Database and Coverage Act of 2009
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vs 6,490 other HR bills in the 111th — cohort avg 44d
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2010 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
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Support for legislation to rebase the Medicare physician payment formula to stabilize physician payments. Support for legislation to insure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law for radiation therapy services.Support for structural changes that lead to delivering high-quality care for patients while increasing efficiencies and promoting Medicare sustainability; oppose radiation oncology benefit managers. Support for Medicare and Medicaid Extenders Act of 2010 (H.R. 4994) to avoid a 25 percent cut to physicians' Medicare payments in 2012. Support for Comprehensive Cancer Care Improvement Act of 2009 (H.R.1844) to expand cancer care planning, comprehensive symptom management and to authorize demonstrations for hospice and palliative care for cancer patients. Support for Medicare Cancer Patient Database and Coverage Act of 2009 (H.R. 3095) to provide Medicare coverage for cancer patients. Support for Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act of 2010 (S. 3737, H.R. 3652).
Client expense: $140,044 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Energy, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Issues pertaining to the federal government's regulation and coverage of cancer care and treatments [Comprehensive Cancer Care Improvement Act (H.R. 1844) all provisions; Cancer Trial Coverage (S. 717) -- all provisions; Legislation eliminating the prompt-pay discount from the Medicare average sales price calculation (H.R. 1392; S. 1221); Medicare Cancer Patients Database and Coverage Act (H.R. 3095) -- all provisions; Eliminating Disparities in Breast Cancer Treatment Act (H.R. 2279) - all provisions] Health reform implementation issues pertaining to the regulation and coverage of cancer care and treatments; Reform of Medicare physician fee schedule and formula [Medicare and Medicaid Extenders Act (H.R. 4994)]
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Support for legislation to rebase the Medicare physician payment formula to stabilize physician payments. Support for legislation to insure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law for radiation therapy services. Support for structural changes that lead to delivering high-quality care for patients while increasing efficiencies and promoting Medicare sustainability; oppose radiation oncology benefit managers. Support for Medicare and Medicaid Extenders Act of 2010 (H.R. 4994) to avoid a 25 percent cut to physicians' Medicare payments in 2012. Support for Comprehensive Cancer Care Improvement Act of 2009 (H.R.1844) to expand cancer care planning, comprehensive symptom management and to authorize demonstrations for hospice and palliative care for cancer patients. Support for Medicare Cancer Patient Database and Coverage Act of 2009 (H.R. 3095) to provide Medicare coverage for cancer patients. Support for Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act of 2010 (S. 3737, H.R. 3652).
Client expense: $140,044 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Energy, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
H.R. 1392 and S. 1221- an act to ensure more appropriate payment for drugs under Medicaer Part B; seeking cosponsors Medicare Reimbursement for Chemotherapy Drugs H.R. 3095, Medicare Cancer Patient Database and Coverage Act, seeking cosponsors H.R. 4994, Medicare and Medicaid Extenders Act of 2010
Client expense: $21,825 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Support for legislation to rebase the Medicare physician payment formula to stabilize physician payments. Support for legislation to insure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law for radiation therapy services. Support for American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010 (H.R. 4213) to delay a 21% cut to physicians' Medicare payments until 2012. Support for Comprehensive Cancer Care Improvement Act of 2009 (H.R. 1844) to expand cancer care planning, comprehensive symptom management and to authorize demonstrations for hospice and palliative care for cancer patients. Support for structural changes that lead to delivering high-quality care for patients while increasing efficiencies and promoting Medicare sustainability; oppose radiation oncology benefit managers. Suppor for Medicare Cancer Patient Database and Coverage Act of 2009 (H.R. 3095) to provide Medicare coverage for cancer patients. Support for Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act of 2010 (S. 3737, H.R. 3652) for the credentialing of radiation therapy techologists.
Client expense: $75,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Energy, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), SENATE
2010 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Patents/Intellectual Property - Worked to reduce auto repair costs for consumers by supporting legislation permitting the use of repair parts that are not manufactured by the vehicle's original manufacturer. (H.R. 3095/S. 1368, "Access to Repair Parts Act").
Client expense: $560,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
2010 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Issues pertaining to the federal government's regulation and coverage of cancer care and treatments [Comprehensive Cancer Care Improvement Act (H.R. 1844) all provisions; Cancer Trial Coverage (S. 717) -- all provisions; Legislation eliminating the prompt-pay discount from the Medicare average sales price calculation (H.R. 1392; S. 1221); Medicare Cancer Patients Database and Coverage Act (H.R. 3095) -- all provisions; Eliminating Disparities in Breast Cancer Treatment Act (H.R. 2279) - all provisions] Health reform implementation issues pertaining to the regulation and coverage of cancer care and treatments
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2010 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
H.R. 1392 and S. 1221- an act to ensure more appropriate payment for drugs under Medicaer Part B; seeking cosponsors Medicare Reimbursement for Chemotherapy Drugs H.R. 3095, Medicare Cancer Patient Database and Coverage Act, seeking cosponsors SGR Repeal, advocacy for the repeal and temporary SGR extension (H.R. 3962, Preservation of Access to Care for Medicare Beneficiaries and Pension Relief Act of 2010)
Client expense: $30,656 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · second_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Support for legislation to rebase the Medicare physician payment formula to stabilize physician payments, including support for the Medicare Physician Fairness Act of 2009 (S. 1776) and the Medicare Physician Payment Reform Act (H.R. 3961). Support for American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010 (H.R. 4213) to delay a 21% cut to physicians' Medicare paymentsuntil 2012. Support for legislation to insure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law for radiation therapy services. Comprehensive Cancer Care Improvement Act of 2009 (H.R. 1844) to expand cancer care planning, comprehensive symptom management and to authorize demonstrations for hospice and palliative care for cancer patients. Support for structural changes that lead to delivering high-quality care for patients while increasing efficiencies and promoting Medicare sustainability; oppose radiation oncology benefit managers. Support for Medicare Cancer Patient Database and Coverage Act of 2009 (H.R. 3095) to provide Medicare coverage for cancer patients. Support for the Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act of 2009 (H.R. 3652) for the credentialing of radiation therapy technologists.
Client expense: $178,808 · Firm income: Not reported
2010 · second_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
H.R. 1392 and S. 1221- an act to ensure more appropriate payment for drugs under Medicaer Part B; seeking cosponsors Medicare Reimbursement for Chemotherapy Drugs H.R. 3095, Medicare Cancer Patient Database and Coverage Act, seeking cosponsors SGR Repeal, advocacy for the repeal and temporary SGR extensions (H.R. 4213, a bill to extend certain tax policies and stimulate job growth; H.R. 4581, the Continuing Extensions Act of 2010; and H.R. 3962, Preservation of Access to Care for Medicare Beneficiaries and Pension Relief Act of 2010.)
Client expense: $53,175 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2010 · first_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Support for legislation to rebase the Medicare physician payment formula to stabilize physician payments, including support for the Medicare Physician Fairness Act of 2009 (S. 1776) and the Medicare Physician Payment Reform Act (H.R. 3961). Support for legislation to insure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law for radiation therapy services. Comprehensive Cancer Care Improvement Act of 2009 (H.R. 1844) to expand cancer care planning, comprehensive symptom management and to authorize demonstrations for hospice and palliative care for cancer patients. Support for structural changes that lead to delivering high-quality care for patients while increasing efficiencies and promoting Medicare sustainability; oppose radiation oncology benefit managers. Support for Medicare Cancer Patient Database and Coverage Act of 2009 (H.R. 3095) to provide Medicare coverage for cancer patients. Oppose Gregg amendment to health care reform requiring public reporting of quality data. Support for the Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act of 2009 (H.R. 3652) for the credentialing of radiation therapy technologists.
Client expense: $240,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2010 · second_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Patents/Intellectual Property - Worked to reduce auto repair costs for consumers by supporting legislation permitting the use of repair parts that are not manufactured by the vehicle's original manufacturer. (H.R. 3095/S. 1368, "Access to Repair Parts Act").
Client expense: $640,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2010 · second_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Issues pertaining to the federal government's regulation and coverage of cancer care and treatments [Comprehensive Cancer Care Improvement Act (H.R. 1844) all provisions; Cancer Trial Coverage (S. 717) -- all provisions; Legislation eliminating the prompt-pay discount from the Medicare average sales price calculation (H.R. 1392; S. 1221); Medicare Cancer Patients Database and Coverage Act (H.R. 3095) -- all provisions; Eliminating Disparities in Breast Cancer Treatment Act (H.R. 2279) - all provisions] Health reform implementation issues pertaining to the regulation and coverage of cancer care and treatments
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2010 · first_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Issues pertaining to the federal governments regulation and coverage of cancer care and treatments [Comprehensive Cancer Care Improvement Act (H.R. 1844) all provisions; Cancer Trial Coverage (S. 717) -- all provisions; Legislation eliminating the prompt-pay discount from the Medicare average sales price calculation (H.R. 1392; S. 1221); Medicare Cancer Patients Database and Coverage Act (H.R. 3095) all provisions; con't. Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (H.R. 3590); Affordable Health Care for America Act (H.R. 3962); Eliminating Disparities in Breast Cancer Treatment Act (H.R. 2279) - all provisions]; H.R. 4872: Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2010 · first_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Support for legislation to rebase the Medicare physician payment formula to stabilize physician payments, including support for the Medicare Physician Fairness Act of 2009 (S. 1776) and the Medicare Physician Payment Reform Act (H.R. 3961). Support for legislation to insure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law for radiation therapy services. Comprehensive Cancer Care Improvement Act of 2009 (H.R. 1844) to expand cancer care planning, comprehensive symptom management and to authorize demonstrations for hospice and palliative care for cancer patients. Support for structural changes that lead to delivering high-quality care for patients while increasing efficiencies and promoting Medicare sustainability; oppose radiation oncology benefit managers. Support for Medicare Cancer Patient Database and Coverage Act of 2009 (H.R. 3095) to provide Medicare coverage for cancer patients. Oppose Gregg amendment to health care reform requiring public reporting of quality data. Support for the Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act of 2009 (H.R. 3652) for the credentialing of radiation therapy technologists.
Client expense: $240,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2010 · first_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Patents/Intellectual Property - Worked to reduce auto repair costs for consumers by supporting legislation permitting the use of repair parts that are not manufactured by the vehicle's original manufacturer. (H.R. 3095/S. 1368, "Access to Repair Parts Act")
Client expense: $1,540,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2010 · first_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
H.R. 1392 and S. 1221- an act to ensure more appropriate payment for drugs under Medicaer Part B; seeking cosponsors Medicare Reimbursement for Chemotherapy Drugs H.R. 3095, Medicare Cancer Patient Database and Coverage Act, seeking cosponsors H.R. 3961, Medicare Physician Payment Reform Act of 2009, SGR Repeal, advocacy for the repeal and temporary SGR extensions (H.R. 4213, a bill to extend certain tax policies and stimulate job growth; and H.R. 4581, the Continuing Extensions Act of 2010.)
Client expense: $13,089 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2009 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Issues pertaining to the federal governments regulation and coverage of cancer care and treatments [Comprehensive Cancer Care Improvement Act (H.R. 1844) all provisions; Cancer Trial Coverage (S. 717) -- all provisions; Legislation eliminating the prompt-pay discount from the Medicare average sales price calculation (H.R. 1392; S. 1221); Medicare Cancer Patients Database and Coverage Act (H.R. 3095) all provisions; con't. Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (H.R. 3590); Affordable Health Care for America Act (H.R. 3962); Eliminating Disparities in Breast Cancer Treatment Act (H.R. 2279) - all provisions].
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2009 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Support for legislation to rebase the Medicare physician payment formula to stabilize physician payments, including support for the Medicare Physician Fairness Act of 2009 (S. 1776) and the Medicare Physician Payment Reform Act (H.R. 3961). Advocacy to stop the 19 percent cut for radiation oncology services proposed by CMS in the 2010 proposed physician fee schedule. Support for legislation to insure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law for radiation therapy services. Comprehensive Cancer Care Improvement Act of 2009 (H.R. 1844) to expand cancer care planning, comprehensive symptom management and to authorize demonstrations for hospice and palliative care for cancer patients. Legislation to support structural changes that lead to delivering high-quality care for patients while increasing efficiencies and promoting Medicare sustainability; oppose radiation oncology benefit managers. Support for H.R. 3095 to provide Medicare coverage for cancer patients. Oppose Gregg amendment to health care reform requiring public reporting of quality data. Letter to CMS regarding provider enrollment issues.
Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2009 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
H.R. 1392 and S. 1221- To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure more appropriate payment amounts for drugs and biologicals under part B of the Medicare Program, seeking cosponsors Medicare Reimbursement for Chemotherapy Drugs H.R. 3095, Medicare Cancer Patient Database and Coverage Act, seeking cosponsors S. 1776, Medicare Physician Fairness Act of 2009/H.R. 3961, Medicare Physician Payment Reform Act of 2009, (SGR repeal) advocated for both bills
Client expense: $38,684 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2009 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Patents/Intellectual Property - Worked to reduce auto repair costs for consumers by supporting legislation permitting the use of repair parts that are not manufactured by the vehicle's original manufacturer. (H.R. 3095/S. 1368, "Access to Repair Parts Act")
Client expense: $720,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2009 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
H.R. 1392 and S. 1221- To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure more appropriate payment amounts for drugs and biologicals under part B of the Medicare Program, seeking cosponsors Medicare Reimbursement for Chemotherapy Drugs H.R. 3095, Medicare Cancer Patient Database and Coverage Act, seeking cosponsors S. 1776, Medicare Physician Fairness Act of 2009/H.R. 3961, Medicare Physician Payment Reform Act of 2009, (SGR repeal) advocated for both bills
Client expense: $38,684 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2009 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Support for legislation to rebase the Medicare physician payment formula to stabilize physician payments, including support for the Medicare Physician Fairness Act of 2009 (S. 1776). Advocacy to stop the 19 percent cut for radiation oncology services proposed by CMS in the 2010 proposed physician fee schedule. Support for legislation to insure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law for radiation therapy services. Comprehensive Cancer Care Improvement Act of 2009 (H.R. 1844) to expand cancer care planning, comprehensive symptom management and to authorize demonstrations for hospice and palliative care for cancer patients. Legislation to support structural changes that lead to delivering high-quality care for patients while increasing efficiencies and promoting Medicare sustainability; oppose radiation oncology benefit managers. Support for H.R. 3095 to provide Medicare coverage for cancer patients.
Client expense: $160,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2009 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Issues pertaining to the federal governments regulation and coverage of cancer care and treatments [Comprehensive Cancer Care Improvement Act (H.R. 1844) all provisions; Cancer Trial Coverage (S. 717) -- all provisions; Legislation eliminating the prompt-pay discount from the Medicare average sales price calculation (H.R. 1392; S. 1221); con't. Medicare Cancer Patients Database and Coverage Act (H.R. 3095) all provisions; America's Affordable Health Choices Act (H.R. 3200); Affordable Health Choices Act (S. 1679); Americas Healthy Future Act draft; Eliminating Disparities in Breast Cancer Treatment Act (H.R. 2279) - all provisions].
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2009 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
H.R. 1392 and S. 1221- To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure more appropriate payment amounts for drugs and biologicals under part B of the Medicare Program, seeking cosponsors Medicare Reimbursement for Chemotherapy Drugs H.R. 3095, Medicare Cancer Patient Database and Coverage Act, seeking cosponsors
Client expense: $56,747 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2009 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Patents/Intellectual Property - Worked to reduce auto repair costs for consumers by supporting legislation permitting the use of repair parts that are not manufactured by the vehicle's original manufacturer. (H.R. 3095/S. 1368 "Access to Repair Parts Act")
Client expense: $480,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Justice Statistics, Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2009 · second_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Issues pertaining to the federal governments regulation and coverage of cancer care and treatments [Comprehensive Cancer Care Improvement Act (H.R. 1844) all provisions; Cancer Trial Coverage (S. 717) -- all provisions; Legislation eliminating the prompt-pay discount from the Medicare average sales price calculation (H.R. 1392; S. 1221); con't. Medicare Cancer Patients Database and Coverage Act (H.R. 3095) all provisions; House and Senate draft comprehensive health reform legislation; Affordable Health Choices Act draft].
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2009 · second_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Support for legislation to reform the Medicare physician payment formulat to stabilize physician payments. Support for legislation to insure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law for radiation therapy services. Support for H.R. 3095 to provide Medicare coverage for cancer patients. Comprehensive Cancer Care Improvement Act of 2009 (HR 1844) to expand cancer care planning, comprehensive symptom management and to authorize demonstrations for hospice and palliative care for cancer patients. Legislation to support structural changes that lead to deliverying high-quality care for patients while increasing efficiencies and promoting Medicare sustainability; oppose radiation oncology benefit managers. Support for S1213 to provide funding for comparative effectiveness research.
Client expense: $220,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2009 · second_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
H.R. 1392, To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure more appropriate payment amounts for drugs and biologicals under part B of the Medicare Program, seeking cosponsors Medicare Reimbursement for Chemotherapy Drugs H.R. 3095, Medicare Cancer Patient Database and Coverage Act, general discussions on drafting of the legislation
Client expense: $17,190 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Energy, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), SENATE
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Energy, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), SENATE
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Energy, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), SENATE
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Energy, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Energy, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)