FEHBP Prescription Drug Integrity, Transparency, and Cost Savings Act
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2012 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
AFGE is part of a coalition of 28 health organizations and labor unions urging support of Health and Human Services's funding request to appropriate $2 billion for research, vaccine purchases, and related activities. HR 4489, The FEHBP Prescription Drug Integrity, Transparency, and Cost Savings Act - support of bill and use of Pharmacy Benefit Managers to ensure fairness to taxpayers and enrollees.
Client expense: $420,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Air Force, Dept of, Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Army, Dept of (Other), Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Defense Commissary Agency, Defense Finance & Accounting Service (DFAS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Merit Systems Protection Board, Natl Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), Navy, Dept of, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Marines, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2012 · second_quarter · Health Issues
AFGE is part of a coalition of 28 health organizations and labor unions urging support of Health and Human Services's funding request to appropriate $2 billion for research, vaccine purchases, and related activities. HR 4489, The FEHBP Prescription Drug Integrity, Transparency, and Cost Savings Act - support of bill and use of Pharmacy Benefit Managers to ensure fairness to taxpayers and enrollees.
Client expense: $390,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2010 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Establishing a regulatory approval pathway for biogeneric drugs - H.R. 1427/S726 - Promoting Innovation and Access to Life Saving Medicine Act and H.R. 1548 - Pathway for Biosimilars Act Items related to the application of drug benenfits to public plans and health exchange, including PBM disclosure in H.R. 3000, S169 - America's Health Future Act, H.R. 3962, H.R. 3950 - Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. H.R. 4872 - Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 H.R. 4199 - Patient Health and Real Medication Access Cost Savings Act of 2009 H.R. 4813 - To provide for insurance reform (including health insurance reform) amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act to reform medicare Advantage and reduce disparities in the Medicare Program, regulate the importation of prescription drugs, and for other purposes. H.R. 4489 - FEHBP Prescription Drug Integrity, Transparency, and Cost Savings Act
Client expense: $525,828 · Firm income: Not reported
2010 · fourth_quarter · Pharmacy
H.R. 1204 - Community Pharmacy Fairness Act, Electronic Prescribing, Mail Order and Pharmacy Chronic Care Management H.R. 1706, S369 relating to settlement payments between brand and generic manufacturers, issues related to oversight of pharmacy benefits for federal employee health benefits program, items related to the application of drug benefits to public plans and health exchange, including PBM disclosure in H.R. 3200, S11679 America's Health Future Act, issues related to generic dispensing and study of the impact of state 'carve-out" laws on generic utilization. H.R. 4199 - Patients Health and Real Medication Access Cost Savings Act. H.R. 5234 - PBM Audit Reform and Transparency Act H.R. 4872 - Health Care and Education and Reconciliation Act of 2010 H.R. 4813 - To provide for insurance reform (including health insurance reform) amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act to reform Medicare Advantage and reduce disparities in the Medicare Program, regulate the importation of prescription drugs, and for other purposes. H.R. 4489 - FEHBP Prescription Drug Integrity, Transparency, and Cost Savings Act H.R. 3950 - Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
Client expense: $525,828 · Firm income: Not reported
2010 · third_quarter · Pharmacy
HR 4489, "To amend Chapter 89 of Title 5, United States Code, to ensure program integrity, transparency, and cost savings in the pricing and contracting of prescription drug benefits under the Federal Employees Health Benefit Program", regarding provisions related to pharmacy antitrust issues. - Issues related to comparative effectiveness and medication safety.
Client expense: $140,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, White House Office
| Democratic |
| DC |
| Elijah E. Cummings | Democratic | MD |
| Gerald E. Connolly | Democratic | VA |
| James Marshall | Democratic | GA |
| James P. Moran | Democratic | VA |
| Judy Chu | Democratic | CA |
| Linda T. Sánchez | Democratic | CA |
| Lloyd Doggett | Democratic | TX |
| Paul Hodes | Democratic | NH |
| Peter J. Visclosky | Democratic | IN |
| Steve Driehaus | Democratic | OH |
| William Delahunt | Democratic | MA |
| Wm. Lacy Clay | Democratic | MO |
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Air Force, Dept of, Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Army, Dept of (Other), Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Defense Commissary Agency, Defense Finance & Accounting Service (DFAS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Merit Systems Protection Board, Natl Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), Navy, Dept of, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Marines, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Election Commission (FEC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Election Commission (FEC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2010 · second_quarter · Pharmacy
HR 4489, "To amend Chapter 89 of Title 5, United States Code, to ensure program integirty, transparency, and cost savings in the pricing and contracting of prescription drug benefits under the Federal Employees Health Benefit Program", regarding provisions related to pharmacy antitrust issues.
Client expense: $140,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · first_quarter · Pharmacy
HR 4489, "To amend Chapter 89 of Title 5, United States Code, to ensure program integirty, transparency, and cost savings in the pricing and contracting of prescription drug benefits under the Federal Employees Health Benefit Program", regarding all provisions.
Client expense: $250,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · first_quarter · Pharmacy
HR 4489, "To amend Chapter 89 of Title 5, United States Code, to ensure program integirty, transparency, and cost savings in the pricing and contracting of prescription drug benefits under the Federal Employees Health Benefit Program", regarding all provisions.
Client expense: $250,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · third_quarter · Health Issues
H.R.4489, To amend chapter 89 of title 5, United States Code, to ensure program integrity, transparency, and cost savings in the pricing and contracting of prescription drug benefits under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program. H.R.626, Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave Act, to allow federal employees to substitute any available paid leave for any leave without pay available for either the: (1) birth of a child; or (2) placement of a child with the employee for either adoption or foster care. Makes available for any of the 12 weeks of leave an employee is entitled to for such purposes: (1) four administrative weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth or placement involved; and (2) any accumulated annual or sick leave. S.354, Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave Act, to allow federal employees to substitute any available paid leave for any leave without pay available for either the: (1) birth of a child; or (2) placement of a child with the employee for either adoption or foster care. Makes available for any of the 12 weeks of leave an employee is entitled to for such purposes: (1) four administrative weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth or placement involved; and (2) any accumulated annual or sick leave. H.R.1203, Federal and Military Retiree Health Care Equity Act, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow civilian and military retirees to pay health premiums on a pretax basis. S.491, Federal and Military Retiree Health Care Equity Act, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis. H.R.5200, Federal Employee Health Benefits Program Dependent Coverage Extension Act, to extend eligibility for coverage under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program with respect to certain adult dependents of federal employees and annuitants, in conformance with amendments made by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. S.3341, Federal Employee Health Benefits Program Dependent Coverage Extension Act, to extend eligibility for coverage under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program with respect to certain adult dependents of federal employees and annuitants, in conformance with amendments made by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. H.R.5179, to amend title 5, United States Code, to make clear that family coverage under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program remains available with respect to an otherwise eligible child of a Federal employee or annuitant until that child attains 26 years of age.
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
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 · second_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 1203 & S. 491: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow Federal Civilian and military retiress to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis and to allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental premiums. H.R. 3631: Amend title XVIII to provide for the application of a consistent Medicare Part B premium for all Medicare beneficiaries in a budget neutral manner for 2010. H.R. 4489: To amend chapter 89 of title 5, United States Code, to ensure program integrity, transparency, and cost savings in the pricing and contracting of prescription drug benefits under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program. H.R. 5200 and S. 3341: To amend title 5, United States Code, to extend eligibility for coverage under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program with respect to certain adult dependents of Federal employees and annuitants, in conformance with amendments made by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. H.R. 4213: American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010. Supported including Medicaid Federal Medical Assistance Percentages (FMAP) Payments.
Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · second_quarter · Government Issues
H.R. 235 & S. 484: To amend title II of the Social Security Act to repeal the Government Pension Offset and Windfall Elimination Provisions. H.R. 2145: To amend title II of the Social Security Act to restrict the application of the windfall elimination provision to individuals whose combined monthly income from benefits under such title and other monthly periodic payments exceeds a minimum COLA-adjusted amount of $2,500 and to provide for a graduated implementation of such provision on amounts above such minimum amount. H.R. 626 and S. 354: To provide that 4 of the 12 weeks of parental leave made available to a Federal employee shall be paid leave, and for other purposes. H.R. 2517 and S. 1102: A bill to provide benefits to domestic partners of Federal employees. H.R. 4979: To amend chapters 83 and 84 of title 5, United States Code, to provide for the indexation of deferred annuities; to provide that a survivor annuity be provided to the widow or widower of a former employee who dies after separating from Government service with title to a deferred annuity under the Civil Service Retirement System but before establishing a valid claim therefor. H.R. 3264: Federal Internship Improvement Act. H.R. 4865: Federal Employees and Uniformed Services Retirement Equity Act of 2010. H.R. 1722: Telework Improvements Act of 2010. H.R. 4489: To amend chapter 89 of title 5, United States Code, to ensure program integrity, transparency, and cost savings in the pricing and contracting of prescription drug benefits under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program. Opposed amendments to the following bills that would have denied federal workers a pay raise in 2010: H.R. 4213: American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010. H.R. 5136: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011. H.R. 4899: Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2010.
Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Government Issues
HR 1409, HR 1, HR 1804, HR 1266, HR 626, HR 2978, Hr 958, HR 958, HR 1256, HR 673, HR 2647, HR 2847, HR 3183, HR 3326, HR 3170, HR 2996, HR 3082, HR 2736, HT 235, HT 949, HT 413, HR 3509, HR3962, HT 3182, HR5200, HR 3200, HR 4213, HR 4899, HR1722, s 560, s 1390, s507, s 354, s 1436, s1432, s 1407, s 924, s 484, s362, s 252, fiscal 2011 budget res, Hr 4489, HR 4865, s 3341, s 1611, s 167, HR 1139, S 132, HR 1022, HR 970, S 714, HR 3695, HR 4104, S 1132, HR 242
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Government Issues
HR 1409, HR 1, HR 1804, HR 1266, HR 626, HR 2978, HR 958, HR 1256, HR 673, HR 2647, HR 2847, HR 3183, HR 3186, HR 3326, HR 3170, HR 2996, HR 3082, HR 2736, HR 413, HR 235, HR 949, HR 1105, HR 673, HR 1404, HR 3590, HR 3962, HR 5200, HR 3200, HR 4213, HR 1722, HR 4489, HR 4865, S 560, S 1390, S 1436, S 1432, S 1407, S 924, S 507, S 354, S 484, S 362, S 561, S 3341, FY11 Budget Resolution
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Government Issues
HR 1409, HR 1; HR 1804; HR 1266; HR 626; HR 2978; HR 958; HR 1256; HR 673; HR 2647; HR 2847; HR 3183; HR 3326; HR 3170; HR 2996; HR 3082; HR 2736; HR 235; HR 949; HR 413; HR 3590; HR 3962; HR 3186, HR 5200, HR 3200, HR 4213, HR 4899, HR 1722, S 560; S 1390; S 507; S 354; S 1436; S 1432; S 1407; S 924; S 484; S 362; S 252; Fiscal 2011 Budget Resolution, HR 4489, HR 4865, S 3341, S1611, S 167, HR 1139, S 132, HR 1022, HR 970, S 714, HR 3695, HR 4104, S 1132, HR 242
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Legislation concerning privacy regarding inadvertent disclosure of protected health information; HR 5777 (Rush Privacy bill); S. 3742 - Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2010. Legislation concerning pharmacy benefit management issues, drug safety and tracking drug suppliers; S.3397, HR 1359, HR 5710. (et al., HR 4199, HR 5234, HR 4489, HR 4213).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
AFGE is part of a coalition of 28 health organizations and labor unions urging support of Health and Human Services's funding request to appropriate $2 billion for research, vaccine purchases, and related activities. HR 4489, The FEHBP Prescription Drug Integrity, Transparency, and Cost Savings Act - support of bill and use of Pharmacy Benefit Managers to ensure fairness to taxpayers and enrollees.
Client expense: $310,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Air Force, Dept of, Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Army, Dept of (Other), Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Defense Commissary Agency, Defense Finance & Accounting Service (DFAS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Merit Systems Protection Board, Natl Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), Navy, Dept of, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Marines, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2010 · fourth_quarter · Pharmacy
FY 2011 Appropriations for the Departments of Labor, HHS, Ed and Related Agencies. Specifically for implementation of medication therapy management services program established in Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Also generally related to oversight of pharmacy benefits within Federal federally impacted health benefits programs. H.R. 4489, FEHBP Prescription Drug Integrity, Transparency and Cost Savings Act. S.3987, specifically to assure appropriate treatment of pharmacists.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
S. 3686, FY 2011 Appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies. Specifically for implementation of medication therapy management services program established in Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Also for review of pharmaceutical benefit management activities within Federal and federally-impacted health benefits programs. H.R. 4489, FEHBP Prescription Drug Integrity and Transparency Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Pharmacy
Healthcare reform; antitrust exemptions for independent pharmacists; PBM auditing rules; mail order pharmacy; federal employee health benefits program H.R. 1204 - Community Pharmacy Fairness Act of 2009; all sections H.R. 4489 - The FEHBP Prescription Drug Integrity, Transparency, and Cost Savings Act of 2010; all sections H.R. 5234 - PBM Audit Reform and Transparency Act of 2010; all sections H.R. 4199 - Patient Health and Reinvestment Act of 2009; all sections H.R. 1 - American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009; Title XIII - Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act or the HITECH Act; all sections
Client expense: $470,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Postal Rate Commission, Postal Regulatory Commission, SENATE, U.S. Postal Service (USPS)
2010 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Issues related to comprehensive health care reform: Health Information Technology; ARRA Privacy and Security Rules; Generic Biologics; Comparative Effectiveness; Importation of Prescription Drugs; Competitive Bidding; Chronic Care Management; Healthcare Reform; and Healthcare Implementation H.R. 1 - American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009; Title VIII Department of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies; Healthcare Research and Quality and Title XIII - Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act or the HITECH Act; all sections H.R. 1321 and S. 391 - Healthy Americans Act; all sections H.R. 1427 and S. 726 - Promoting Innovation and Access to Life-Saving Medicine Act; all sections H.R. 1548- Pathway for Biosimilars Act; all sections H.R. 3200 - America's Affordable Health Choices Act; all sections H.R. 3596 - Health Insurance Industry Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2009; all sections H.R. 3962 - Affordable Healthcare for America Act; all sections Public Law 111-148 - Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; all sections (formerly H.R. 3590) H.R. 4199 - Patient Health and Real Medication Access Cost Savings Act; all sections Public Law 111-152 - Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010; all sections (formerly H.R. 4872 and S. Con. Res. 13) H.R. 4489 - The FEHBP Prescription Drug Integrity, Transparency, and Cost Savings Act of 2010; all sections H.R. 5235 - The Medicare Access to Diabetes Supplies Act; all sections H.R. 3790 - To Amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act to repeal the Medicare Competitive Acquisition program for durable medical equipment and prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS); all sections Public Law 104-191 - Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA); Title II H.R. 5440 - Genomics and Personalized Medicine Act of 2010; all sections
Client expense: $470,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Postal Rate Commission, Postal Regulatory Commission, SENATE, U.S. Postal Service (USPS)
2010 · fourth_quarter · Pharmacy
H.R. 1204, Community Pharmacy Fairness Act (Weiner) antitrust exemption for pharmacies; (cont.) H.R. 1706, Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act (Rush) generic drugs; H.R. 3590, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Reid) generic biologics; H.R. 4489, FEHBP Prescription Drug Integrity, Transparency, and Cost Savings Act (Lynch); H.R. 4899, Supplemental Appropriations Act (Obey) generic drugs; S. 369, Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act (Kohl) generic drugs; S. 1630, Affordable Access to Prescription Medications Act (Rockefeller) prescription drug co-pays and formularies; and S. 3677, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act (Durbin) generic drugs. PHA (Regulatory): Issues relating to long term safety and effectiveness of medical devices and drugs, including registries; issues relating to post-market surveillance of drugs and medical devices; and issues relating to access for investigational drugs.
Client expense: $1,980,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), Treasury, Dept of
2010 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Issues related to anti-PBM legislation, disclosure of proprietary pricing and contracting information. Other issues included health care delivery system reforms, cost containment, restrictions on PBM cost saving tools like mail order, and generics, restrictions on PBM audit practices and new rules around IRS Form 1099. HR 4199 Patient Health and Real Medication Access Cost Savings Act of 2009 HR 5234 PBM Audit Reform and Transparency Act of 2010 HR 4489 - FEHBP Prescription Drug Integrity, Transparency and Cost Savings Act
Client expense: $2,189,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Government Issues
H.R. 235 & S. 484: To amend title II of the Social Security Act to repeal the Government Pension Offset and Windfall Elimination Provisions. H.R. 2145: To amend title II of the Social Security Act to restrict the application of the windfall elimination provision to individuals whose combined monthly income from benefits under such title and other monthly periodic payments exceeds a minimum COLA-adjusted amount of $2,500 and to provide for a graduated implementation of such provision on amounts above such minimum amount. H.R. 4979: To amend chapters 83 and 84 of title 5, United States Code, to provide for the indexation of deferred annuities; to provide that a survivor annuity be provided to the widow or widower of a former employee who dies after separating from Government service with title to a deferred annuity under the Civil Service Retirement System, but before establishing a valid claim therefor. H.R. 4865: Federal Employees and Uniformed Services Retirement Equity Act of 2010. H.R. 1722 & S. 707: Telework Enhancement Act of 2010 H.R. 4489: To amend chapter 89 of title 5, United States Code, to ensure program integrity, transparanecy, and cost savings in the pricing and contracting of prescription drug benefits under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program. H.R. 6175: Federal Life Insurance Transparency.
Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 1203 & S. 491: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow Federal Civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis and to allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental premiums. H.R. 4489: To amend chapter 89 of title 5, United States Code, to ensure program integrity, transparency, and cost savings in the pricing and contracting of prescription drug benefits under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program. H.R. 5200 and S. 3341: To amend title 5, United States Code, to extend eligibility for coverage under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program with respect to certain adult dependents of Federal employees and annuitants, in conformance with amendments made by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 422, Heart Disease Education, Analysis Research, and Treatment for Women Act: R&D tax credit provisions H.R. 1032, Heart Disease Education, Analysis Research, and Treatment for Women Act: clinical trial data reporting issues H.R. 1298, Pharmaceutical Market Access and Drug Safety Act of 2009: importation H.R. 2502, Comparative Effectiveness Research Act of 2009: comparative effectiveness H.R. 2751, FDA Food Safety Modernization Act: importation H.R. 2824, Doctor-Patient Relationship and Research Protection Act: comparative effectiveness H.R. 3590, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: comparative effectiveness, 340B program issues, health reform fee, Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB) and other health reform implementation issues H.R. 4213, American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010: 340B program issues H.R. 4489, FEHBP Prescription Drug Integrity, Transparency, and Cost Savings Act: transparency of drug pricing H.R. 4872, Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010: health reform fee issues H.R. 4994, Medicare and Medicaid Extenders Act of 2010: 340B program and other health care issues H.R. 5710, National All Schedules Prescription Electronic Reporting Reauthorization Act of 2010: controlled substance monitoring H.R. 5809, Safe Drug Disposal Act of 2010: disposal of controlled substances S. 510, FDA Food Safety Modernization Act: importation S. 525, Pharmaceutical Market Access and Drug Safety Act of 2009: importation S. 1203, Grow Research Opportunities With Taxcredits' Help Act: R&D tax credit provisions S. 1213, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Act of 2009: comparative effectiveness S. 1232, Pharmaceutical Market Access and Drug Safety Act of 2009: importation S. 1679, Affordable Health Choices Act: importation, and other health reform implementation issues S. 3397, Secure and Responsible Drug Disposal Act of 2010: disposal of controlled substances General FDA advocacy Biopharmaceutical innovation policy issues
Client expense: $4,900,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), 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), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Natl Drug Control Policy (NDCP), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2010 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Health Reform Comparative Effectiveness Research Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) Follow on Biologics Medicare Part D Health Care Reform H.R. 1549 The Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act H.R. 2400 - Strategies to Address Antimicrobial Resistance Act H.R. 4213 - Tax Extenders Act H.R. 4489 FEHBP Priscription Drug Integrity, Transparency and Cost Savings Act H.R. 6331 Generating Antibiotic Incentives Now Act of 2010
Client expense: $2,590,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
2010 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 4489 Prescription Drug Reform. H.R. 5200, S. 3341. FEHBP Dependent Coverage Extension.
Client expense: $170,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2010 · fourth_quarter · Pharmacy
Items related to reverse settlement payments between manufacturers--HR 1706, S 369; Policies related to the Federal Employees Health Benefit program's pharmacy benefit program--HR 4489; Regulatory design and coverage of pharmacy benefits in health reform legislation as well as PBM disclosure requirements; Policies related to restricting PBMS' ability to manage prescription drug benefits-- HR 4199; PBM Audit Reform & Transparency Act--HR 5234.
Client expense: $440,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Congressional Budget Office (CBO), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, White House Office
2010 · fourth_quarter · Pharmacy
H.R. 4489, the FEHBP Prescription Integrity, Transparency and Cost Savings Act of 2010; H.R. 5234, the PBM Audit Reform and Transparency Act of 2010 and working on Senate companion; working with Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions on a potential hearing; working with House Committee on Energy and Commerce (health subcommittee) on a potential hearing; H.R. 5235, the Medicare Access to Diabetes Supplies Act of 2010 and working on Senate companion; H.R. 4853, the Tax Re Relief and Job Creation Act of 2010-worked to get provisions related to Part B DME competitive bidding program included in the legislation; H.R. 6523, the National Defense Authoirzation Act for 2011, includes funding for the Department of Defense and covers the TRICARE pharmacy program; worked with Senate offices to gain support for the implementation of an authorized grant program for MTM services; worked with Senate Aging Committee on the issues of nurses-as-agents in long term care facilities and submitted questions for the nomination hearing of Drug Enforcement Agency Acting Administrator Michele Leonhart; worked with Congressional offices on the issue of Medicare Part B recoupment by CMS; sought Congressional support for the FTC investigation of the merger of between a major retail pharmacy chain and a national pharmacy benefit manager (PBM); worked with Congressional offices seeking clarification from the Department of Treasury regarding the new "over the counter" rules with Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
Client expense: $130,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), 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), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2010 · fourth_quarter · Pharmacy
Implementation of healthcare reform laws - Executive Branch actions re PL 111-148 and PL 111-152. Repeal Patient Protection and Affordable Health Care Acts (PL 111-148/PL 111-152) - HR 4901, To repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; HR 4903, To repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; HR 4910, To repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and enact the Empowering Patients First Act in order to provide incentives to encourage health insurance coverage; HR 4919, To repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; HR 4972, To repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; HR 5005, To repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; HR 5073, To repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 and enact the OPTION Act of 2009; HR 5216, To repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; HR 5421, To repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010, repeal the 7.5 percent threshold on the deduction for medical expenses, provide for increased funding for high-risk pools, allow acquiring health insurance across State lines, and allow for the creation of association health plans; HR 5424, Reform Americans Can Afford Act of 2010 ; HR 5444, Private Option Health Care Act; HR 6355, STAT Act of 2010; S 3147, Patient Choice Restoration Act; S 3152, A bill to repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. *Federal Employee Health Benefit Program prescription drugs - HR 4489, FEHBP Prescription Drug Integrity, Transparency, and Cost Savings Act. *Prescription drug co-pays and formularies - S 1630, Affordable Access to Prescription Medications Act of 2009. *Generic drugs - HR 1706, Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act of 2009; HR 4899, Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2010; S 369, Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act; S 3677, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2011. *Antitrust exemption for pharmacies - HR 1204, Community Pharmacy Fairness Act of 2009. *Implementation of healthcare reform legislation; generic biologics - HR 3590, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $100,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Pharmacy
**see addendum page Importation of prescription drugs (S.525/H.R. 1298) RX Pedigree Methamphetamine/Pseudoephedrine Regulation (S. 256/H.R. 2923) Pharmacy Benefit Management Issues (H.R. 4489) Drug Disposal (S. 3397, H.R. 5809) PDMP Funding/NASPER reauthorization (H.R. 5710) Drug Safety Enhancement Act (H.R. 6543)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Pharmacy
Performance Based Pharmacy Reimbursement/Medication Therapy Management proposal; Postal Service - discussions around 5-day mail delivery; Competitive bidding; HR 1204, Community Pharmacy Fairness Act - antitrust exemption for pharmacies; HR 4489, FEHBP Prescription Drug Integrity, Transparency and Cost Savings Act; S. 369, Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act; S. 1630, Affordable Access to Prescription Medications Act prescription drug copays and formularies; HR 5597, To establish a Medicare patient IVIG access demonstration project; HR 3790, Repeal of DMEPOS competitive bidding program;
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
H.R.4489, To amend chapter 89 of title 5, United States Code, to ensure program integrity, transparency, and cost savings in the pricing and contracting of prescription drug benefits under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program. H.R.626, Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave Act, to allow federal employees to substitute any available paid leave for any leave without pay available for either the: (1) birth of a child; or (2) placement of a child with the employee for either adoption or foster care. Makes available for any of the 12 weeks of leave an employee is entitled to for such purposes: (1) four administrative weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth or placement involved; and (2) any accumulated annual or sick leave. S.354, Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave Act, to allow federal employees to substitute any available paid leave for any leave without pay available for either the: (1) birth of a child; or (2) placement of a child with the employee for either adoption or foster care. Makes available for any of the 12 weeks of leave an employee is entitled to for such purposes: (1) four administrative weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth or placement involved; and (2) any accumulated annual or sick leave. H.R.1203, Federal and Military Retiree Health Care Equity Act, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow civilian and military retirees to pay health premiums on a pretax basis. S.491, Federal and Military Retiree Health Care Equity Act, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis.
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2010 · fourth_quarter · Pharmacy
Importation of prescription drugs (S. 525/H.R. 1298); Drug Safety Enhancement Act (H.R. 6543); Rx Pedigree; Methamphetamine/Pseudoephedrine Regulation (S. 256/H.R. 2923); Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) issues (H.R. 4489); Drug Disposal (S. 3397, H.R. 5809); PDMP Funding/NASPER Reauthorization (H.R. 5710)
Client expense: $214,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 1203, Federal and Military Health Care Equity Act S. 491, Federal and Military Retiree Health Care Equity Act S. 1102, the Domestic Partner Benefits and Obligations Act H.R. 2517, the Domestic Partner Benefits and Obligations Act H.R. 2978, FEHBP Dependent Coverage Cap H.R. 3962, National Health Care Reform H.R. 3590, Patient Care and Affordable Care Act H.R. 2831, Extension of Dependent Health Insurance Coverage H.R. 3631, the Medicare Premium Fairness Act H.R. 4872, Health Reconciliation Bill H.R. 4489, FEHBP Prescription Drug Integrity, Transparency, and Cost Savings Act H.R. 5200, FEHBP Dependent Coverage Extension Act S. 3341, FEHBP Dependent Coverage Extension Act H.R. 5179, Extension of Family Coverage Under FEHBP H.R. 6368, Federal Employees Disability Insurance Act of 2010 S. 3950, Medicare Premium Fairness Act
Client expense: $196,136 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Election Commission (FEC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2010 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Establishing a regulatory approval pathway for biogeneric drugs - H.R. 1427/S726 - Promoting Innovation and Access to Life Saving Medicine Act and H.R. 1548 - Pathway for Biosimilars Act Items related to the application of drug benenfits to public plans and health exchange, including PBM disclosure in H.R. 3000, S169 - America's Health Future Act, H.R. 3962, H.R. 3950 - Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. H.R. 4872 - Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 H.R. 4199 - Patient Health and Real Medication Access Cost Savings Act of 2009 H.R. 4813 - To provide for insurance reform (including health insurance reform) amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act to reform medicare Advantage and reduce disparities in the Medicare Program, regulate the importation of prescription drugs, and for other purposes. H.R. 4489 - FEHBP Prescription Drug Integrity, Transparency, and Cost Savings Act
Client expense: $525,828 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Election Commission (FEC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Pharmacy
H.R. 1204 - Community Pharmacy Fairness Act, Electronic Prescribing, Mail Order and Pharmacy Chronic Care Management H.R. 1706, S369 relating to settlement payments between brand and generic manufacturers, issues related to oversight of pharmacy benefits for federal employee health benefits program, items related to the application of drug benefits to public plans and health exchange, including PBM disclosure in H.R. 3200, S11679 America's Health Future Act, issues related to generic dispensing and study of the impact of state 'carve-out" laws on generic utilization. H.R. 4199 - Patients Health and Real Medication Access Cost Savings Act. H.R. 5234 - PBM Audit Reform and Transparency Act H.R. 4872 - Health Care and Education and Reconciliation Act of 2010 H.R. 4813 - To provide for insurance reform (including health insurance reform) amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act to reform Medicare Advantage and reduce disparities in the Medicare Program, regulate the importation of prescription drugs, and for other purposes. H.R. 4489 - FEHBP Prescription Drug Integrity, Transparency, and Cost Savings Act H.R. 3950 - Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
Client expense: $525,828 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Election Commission (FEC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Pharmacy
H.R.3590, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act H.R.4872, Reconciliation Act of 2010 H.R.616/S.511, Access to Durable Medical Equipment Act, related to the exemption of pharmacies from Medicare accreditation requirements. S.525, Pharmaceutical Market Access Act S.1232, Pharmaceutical Market Access and Drug Safety Act H.R.1970/S.956, Preserve Patient Access to Reputable DMEPOS Providers Act of 2009, as related to pharmacy exemption from Medicare Part B regulations. H.R.3108, the Medication Therapy Management Benefits Act, as related to expanded MTM services in the Medicare Part D program. H.R.3663, as related to the delay of pharmacy accreditation requirements under the Medicare DME program. H.R.3962, Affordable Health Care for America Act, as related to the role of pharmacy in healthcare reform, specifically in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. S.256, Combat Methamphetamine Enhancement Act of 2009, as related to the abuse of methamphetamine. S.1490, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2009, as related to provider privacy requirements. H.R.2221, Data Accountability and rust Act, as related to provider privacy requirements. H.R.4489, The Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHBP) Prescription Drug Integrity, Transparency, and Cost Savings Act, as related to pharmacy participation, reimbursement, and disclosure requirements in the FEHBP. S.3000, A bill to extend the increase in the FMAP provided in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 for an additional 6 months, as related to the increase in federal Medicaid matching funds. S.3543, The Medication Therapy Management, MTM, Expanded Benefits Act of 2010. H.R.5136, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011. S.3454, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011. H.R.5235, Medicare Access to Diabetes Supplies Act. S.80, Pharmaceutical Market Access Act of 2009. S.511, Access to Durable Medical Equipment Act. S.956, Preserve Patient Access to Reputable DMEPOS Providers Act of 2009.
Client expense: $360,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2010 · third_quarter · Health Issues
H.R.4489, To amend chapter 89 of title 5, United States Code, to ensure program integrity, transparency, and cost savings in the pricing and contracting of prescription drug benefits under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program. H.R.626, Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave Act, to allow federal employees to substitute any available paid leave for any leave without pay available for either the: (1) birth of a child; or (2) placement of a child with the employee for either adoption or foster care. Makes available for any of the 12 weeks of leave an employee is entitled to for such purposes: (1) four administrative weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth or placement involved; and (2) any accumulated annual or sick leave. S.354, Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave Act, to allow federal employees to substitute any available paid leave for any leave without pay available for either the: (1) birth of a child; or (2) placement of a child with the employee for either adoption or foster care. Makes available for any of the 12 weeks of leave an employee is entitled to for such purposes: (1) four administrative weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth or placement involved; and (2) any accumulated annual or sick leave. H.R.1203, Federal and Military Retiree Health Care Equity Act, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow civilian and military retirees to pay health premiums on a pretax basis. S.491, Federal and Military Retiree Health Care Equity Act, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis. H.R.5200, Federal Employee Health Benefits Program Dependent Coverage Extension Act, to extend eligibility for coverage under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program with respect to certain adult dependents of federal employees and annuitants, in conformance with amendments made by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. S.3341, Federal Employee Health Benefits Program Dependent Coverage Extension Act, to extend eligibility for coverage under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program with respect to certain adult dependents of federal employees and annuitants, in conformance with amendments made by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. H.R.5179, to amend title 5, United States Code, to make clear that family coverage under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program remains available with respect to an otherwise eligible child of a Federal employee or annuitant until that child attains 26 years of age.
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2010 · second_quarter · Health Issues
H.R.4489, To amend chapter 89 of title 5, United States Code, to ensure program integrity, transparency, and cost savings in the pricing and contracting of prescription drug benefits under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program. H.R.626, Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave Act, to allow federal employees to substitute any available paid leave for any leave without pay available for either the: (1) birth of a child; or (2) placement of a child with the employee for either adoption or foster care. Makes available for any of the 12 weeks of leave an employee is entitled to for such purposes: (1) four administrative weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth or placement involved; and (2) any accumulated annual or sick leave. S.354, Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave Act, to allow federal employees to substitute any available paid leave for any leave without pay available for either the: (1) birth of a child; or (2) placement of a child with the employee for either adoption or foster care. Makes available for any of the 12 weeks of leave an employee is entitled to for such purposes: (1) four administrative weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth or placement involved; and (2) any accumulated annual or sick leave. H.R.1203, Federal and Military Retiree Health Care Equity Act, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow civilian and military retirees to pay health premiums on a pretax basis. S.491, Federal and Military Retiree Health Care Equity Act, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis. H.R.5200, Federal Employee Health Benefits Program Dependent Coverage Extension Act, to extend eligibility for coverage under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program with respect to certain adult dependents of federal employees and annuitants, in conformance with amendments made by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. S.3341, Federal Employee Health Benefits Program Dependent Coverage Extension Act, to extend eligibility for coverage under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program with respect to certain adult dependents of federal employees and annuitants, in conformance with amendments made by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2010 · first_quarter · Health Issues
H.R.4489, To amend chapter 89 of title 5, United States Code, to ensure program integrity, transparency, and cost savings in the pricing and contracting of prescription drug benefits under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program. H.R.626, Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave Act, to allow federal employees to substitute any available paid leave for any leave without pay available for either the: (1) birth of a child; or (2) placement of a child with the employee for either adoption or foster care. Makes available for any of the 12 weeks of leave an employee is entitled to for such purposes: (1) four administrative weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth or placement involved; and (2) any accumulated annual or sick leave. S.354, Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave Act, to allow federal employees to substitute any available paid leave for any leave without pay available for either the: (1) birth of a child; or (2) placement of a child with the employee for either adoption or foster care. Makes available for any of the 12 weeks of leave an employee is entitled to for such purposes: (1) four administrative weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth or placement involved; and (2) any accumulated annual or sick leave. H.R.1203, Federal and Military Retiree Health Care Equity Act, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow civilian and military retirees to pay health premiums on a pretax basis. S.491, Federal and Military Retiree Health Care Equity Act, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis. H.R.3590, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, seeks to lower health care costs and provide quality, affordable health care coverage by setting forth provisions governing health insurance plans.
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2010 · third_quarter · Government Issues
HR 1409, HR 1, HR 1804, HR 1266, HR 626, HR 2978, HR 958, HR 1256, HR 673, HR 2647, HR 2847, HR 3183, HR 3186, HR 3326, HR 3170, HR 2996, HR 3082, HR 2736, HR 413, HR 235, HR 949, HR 1105, HR 673, HR 1404, HR 3590, HR 3962, HR 5200, HR 3200, HR 4213, HR 1722, HR 4489, HR 4865, S 560, S 1390, S 1436, S 1432, S 1407, S 924, S 507, S 354, S 484, S 362, S 561, S 3341, FY11 Budget Resolution
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · third_quarter · Government Issues
HR 1409, HR 1; HR 1804; HR 1266; HR 626; HR 2978; HR 958; HR 1256; HR 673; HR 2647; HR 2847; HR 3183; HR 3326; HR 3170; HR 2996; HR 3082; HR 2736; HR 235; HR 949; HR 413; HR 3590; HR 3962; HR 3186, HR 5200, HR 3200, HR 4213, HR 4899, HR 1722, S 560; S 1390; S 507; S 354; S 1436; S 1432; S 1407; S 924; S 484; S 362; S 252; Fiscal 2011 Budget Resolution, HR 4489, HR 4865, S 3341, S1611, S 167, HR 1139, S 132, HR 1022, HR 970, S 714, HR 3695, HR 4104, S 1132, HR 242
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · third_quarter · Government Issues
H.R. 235 & S. 484: To amend title II of the Social Security Act to repeal the Government Pension Offset and Windfall Elimination Provisions. H.R. 2145: To amend title II of the Social Security Act to restrict the application of the windfall elimination provision to individuals whose combined monthly income from benefits under such title and other monthly periodic payments exceeds a minimum COLA-adjusted amount of $2,500 and to provide for a graduated implementation of such provision on amounts above such minimum amount. H.R. 2517 and S. 1102: A bill to provide benefits to domestic partners of Federal employees. H.R. 4979: To amend chapters 83 and 84 of title 5, United States Code, to provide for the indexation of deferred annuities; to provide that a survivor annuity be provided to the widow or widower of a former employee who dies after separating from Government service with title to a deferred annuity under the Civil Service Retirement System, but before establishing a valid claim therefor. H.R. 3264: Federal Internship Improvement Act. H.R. 4865: Federal Employees and Uniformed Services Retirement Equity Act of 2010. H.R. 1722 & S. 707: Telework Enhancement Act of 2010 H.R. 4489: To amend chapter 89 of title 5, United States Code, to ensure program integrity, transparanecy, and cost savings in the pricing and contracting of prescription drug benefits under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program. H.R. 6175: Federal Life Insurance Transparency.
Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · third_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 1203 & S. 491: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow Federal Civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis and to allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental premiums. H.R. 4489: To amend chapter 89 of title 5, United States Code, to ensure program integrity, transparency, and cost savings in the pricing and contracting of prescription drug benefits under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program. H.R. 5200 and S. 3341: To amend title 5, United States Code, to extend eligibility for coverage under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program with respect to certain adult dependents of Federal employees and annuitants, in conformance with amendments made by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Supported including Medicaid Federal Medical Assistance Percentages (FMAP) Payments in the following bills: H.R. 4213: American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010 H.R. 1586: FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvements Act of 2010
Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · second_quarter · Government Issues
H.R. 235 & S. 484: To amend title II of the Social Security Act to repeal the Government Pension Offset and Windfall Elimination Provisions. H.R. 2145: To amend title II of the Social Security Act to restrict the application of the windfall elimination provision to individuals whose combined monthly income from benefits under such title and other monthly periodic payments exceeds a minimum COLA-adjusted amount of $2,500 and to provide for a graduated implementation of such provision on amounts above such minimum amount. H.R. 2517 and S. 1102: A bill to provide benefits to domestic partners of Federal employees. H.R. 4979: To amend chapters 83 and 84 of title 5, United States Code, to provide for the indexation of deferred annuities; to provide that a survivor annuity be provided to the widow or widower of a former employee who dies after separating from Government service with title to a deferred annuity under the Civil Service Retirement System, but before establishing a valid claim therefor. H.R. 3264: Federal Internship Improvement Act. H.R. 4865: Federal Employees and Uniformed Services Retirement Equity Act of 2010. H.R. 1722 & S. 707: Telework Enhancement Act of 2010 H.R. 4489: To amend chapter 89 of title 5, United States Code, to ensure program integrity, transparanecy, and cost savings in the pricing and contracting of prescription drug benefits under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program. H.R. 6175: Federal Life Insurance Transparency.
Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · second_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 1203 & S. 491: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow Federal Civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis and to allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental premiums. H.R. 4489: To amend chapter 89 of title 5, United States Code, to ensure program integrity, transparency, and cost savings in the pricing and contracting of prescription drug benefits under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program. H.R. 5200 and S. 3341: To amend title 5, United States Code, to extend eligibility for coverage under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program with respect to certain adult dependents of Federal employees and annuitants, in conformance with amendments made by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Supported including Medicaid Federal Medical Assistance Percentages (FMAP) Payments in the following bills: H.R. 4213: American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010 H.R. 1586: FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvements Act of 2010
Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · third_quarter · Pharmacy
Performance Based Pharmacy Reimbursement/Medication Therapy Management proposal; Postal Service - discussions around 5-day mail delivery; Competitive bidding; HR 1204, Community Pharmacy Fairness Act - antitrust exemption for pharmacies; HR 4489, FEHBP Prescription Drug Integrity, Transparency and Cost Savings Act; S. 369, Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act; S. 1630, Affordable Access to Prescription Medications Act prescription drug copays and formularies; HR 5597, To establish a Medicare patient IVIG access demonstration project; HR 3790, Repeal of DMEPOS competitive bidding program;
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE