SAMHSA Modernization Act of 2010

Reauthorization of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (Anti-discrimination language), incl. the SAMHSA Modernization Act of 2010 (H.R. 5466)

Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Education, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, White House Office

Public Law 110-343, Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, Regulations implementation; and Mental health and addiction parity. Health care reform, Mental health and addiction parity. Add to #17 below: National Institute of Drug Abuse (NIDA); and Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT). Public Law 111-152, Public Law 111-152, Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010, Addiction treatment issues. Public Law 111-148, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Access to addiction treatment services, and parity issues. H.R.5466, SAMHSA Modernization Act of 2010, SAMHSA Reauthorization issues. H.R.5392, Council on Integration of Health Care Education Act of 2010, Addiction Medicine Education issues.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Natl Drug Control Policy (NDCP), SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

Public Law 111-152, Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010, Addiction treatment issues. Addition to #17 below: National Institute of Drug Abuse (NIDA); Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT) Public Law 110-343, Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, Regulations implementation, Mental health and addiction parity President's Budget, Addiction treatment issues Health care reform regarding Addiction treatment and workforce issues. S.714, National Criminal Justice Commission Act of 2009, Decriminalization of addiction related issues. S.754, Methadone Treatment and Protection Act of 2009, Methadone Treatment related issues. H.R.2369, Improving the Quality of Mental and Substance Use Health Care Act of 2009, Institute of Medicine related issues. Public Law 111-148, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Addiction treatment issues. H.R.5466, SAMHSA Modernization Act of 2010, SAMHSA Reauthorization issues. H.R.5392, Council on Integration of Health Care Education Act of 2010, Addiction Medicine Education issues.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Natl Drug Control Policy (NDCP), SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

Draft, Department of Interior, Environment and Related Agencies FY 2011 H.R. 5466, SAMHSA Modernization Act of 2010 H.R. 3082, Continuing Appropriations and Surface Transportation Extensions Act, 2011

Client expense: $118,190 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Indian Health Service, SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA)

H.R. 1708/S. 700, Ending the Medicare Disability Waiting Period Act of 2009 H.R. 1086, Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-cost, Timely Healthcare (HEALTH) Act of 2009 H.R. 1468, Medical Justice Act of 2009 S. 45, Medical Care Access Protection Act of 2009 or the MCAP Act S. 1136/H.R. 3065, Mental Illness Chronic Care Improvement Act H.R. 5025, HITECH Extension for Behavioral Health Services Act of 2010 S.3709, HITECH Extension for Behavioral Health Services Act of 2010 H.R. 5466, SAMHSA Modernization Act of 2010 H.R. 5636, Community Mental Health and Addiction Safety Net Equity Act of 2010 H.R. 5712, Veterans, Seniors, and Childrens Health Technical Corrections Act of 2010 H.R. 5295, Healthcare Truth and Transparency Act of 2010 H.R. 4985, Medicare Decisions Accountability Act of 2010 S. 3425, Embedded Mental Health Providers for Reserves Act of 2010 H.R. 5392, Council on Integration of Health Care Education Act of 2010 H.R. 6147, To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for treatment of clinical psychologists as physicians for purposes of furnishing clinical psychologist services under the Medicare Program. H.R.6143, Medicare Mental Health Inpatient Equity Act HR 847, James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act of 2010 S 4043, Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Reauthorization Act S 4035, Community-Based Mental Health Infrastructure Improvements Act H.R.5712, The Physician Payment and Therapy Relief Act of 2010 CMS-1503-FC Medicare Program; Revisions to Payment Policies Under the Physician Payment Schedule and Other Revisions to Part B for CY 2011; Final Rule Medicare Program; Request for Information Regarding Accountable Care Organizations and the Medicare Shared Savings Program; 75 Fed. Reg. 70,165 (November 17, 2010); CMS-1345-NC. SSA20070101; Revised Medical Criteria for Evaluating Mental Disorders; Proposed Rule; RIN 0960AF69; 75 Federal Register 51336 (August 19, 2010).

H.R. 5466, SAMHSA Modernization Act of 2010 H.R. 5636, Community Mental Health and Addiction Safety Net Equity Act of 2010 S. 3425, Embedded Mental Health Providers for Reserves Act of 2010 H.R. 5392, Council on Integration of Health Care Education Act of 2010 H.R.6143 and S. 3028, Medicare Mental Health Inpatient Equity Act

Client expense: $118,190 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Indian Health Service, SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA)

S. 1136/H.R. 3065, Mental Illness Chronic Care Improvement Act of 2009 H.R. 5025, HITECH Extension for Behavioral Health Services Act of 2010 H.R. 5466, SAMHSA Modernization Act of 2010 H.R. 5636, Community Mental Health and Addiction Safety Net Equity Act of 2010 H.R. 5690, Meaningful End to Defensive Medicine & Aimless Lawsuits (MedMal) Act of 2010 H.R. 5295, Healthcare Truth and Transparency Act of 2010 H.R. 4985, Medicare Decisions Accountability Act of 2010 S. 3425, Embedded Mental Health Providers for Reserves Act of 2010 S.3709, HITECH Extension for Behavioral Health Services Act of 2010 H.R. 5392, Council on Integration of Health Care Education Act of 2010 H.R. 6147, To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for treatment of clinical psychologists as physicians for purposes of furnishing clinical psychologist services under the Medicare Program. H.R.6143, Medicare Mental Health Inpatient Equity Act H.R.5712, The Physician Payment and Therapy Relief Act of 2010

Client expense: $118,190 · Firm income: Not reported

Draft, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies FY2011 H.R. 5466, SAMHSA Modernization Act of 2010 H.R. 5295, Healthcare Truth and Transparency Act of 2010 H.R. 5290, More Doctors, More Choices Act of 2010

Client expense: $118,190 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Indian Health Service, SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA)

H.R. 5466, SAMHSA Modernization Act of 2010 H.R. 5690, Meaningful End to Defensive Medicine & Aimless Lawsuits (MedMal) Act of 2010 H.R. 5295, Healthcare Truth and Transparency Act of 2010 H.R. 4985, Medicare Decisions Accountability Act of 2010

Client expense: $118,190 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Indian Health Service, SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA)

S. 678, Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 2009 S. 714, National Criminal Justice Commission Act H.R. 2289, Juvenile Justice Accountability and Improvement Act H.R. 5466, SAMHSA Modernization Act of 2010 H.R. 5690, Meaningful End to Defensive Medicine & Aimless Lawsuits (MedMal) Act of 2010 H.R. 5295, Healthcare Truth and Transparency Act of 2010

Client expense: $118,190 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Indian Health Service, SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA)

S.3686 and House Draft, Labor, Health and Human Services and Related Institutions FY 2011 H.R. 5822 and S.3615, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs FY 2011 S.3606 and House Draft, Department of Agriculture, Rural Development and FDA Appropriations FY 2011 Draft, Department of Interior, Environment and Related Agencies FY2011 H.J.Res. 1493, Budget Enforcement Resolution H.R. 4899, FY2010 Supplemental Spending Act H.R. 5466, SAMHSA Modernization Act of 2010 H.R. 5712, Veterans, Seniors, and Childrens Health Technical Corrections Act of 2010 H.R. 3881, Fiscal 2011 Continuing Appropriations Measure H.R.5712, The Physician Payment and Therapy Relief Act of 2010 H.R. 3082, Continuing Appropriations and Surface Transportation Extensions Act, 2011 Draft, Senate Omnibus FY 2011

Client expense: $118,190 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Indian Health Service, SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA)

H.R. 5466, SAMHSA Modernization Act of 2010 H.R. 5636, Community Mental Health and Addiction Safety Net Equity Act of 2010 H.R. 5712, Veterans', Seniors', and Children's Health Technical Corrections Act of 2010 H.R. 4985, Medicare Decisions Accountability Act of 2010 S. 3425, Embedded Mental Health Providers for Reserves Act of 2010 H.R.5712, The Physician Payment and Therapy Relief Act of 2010

Client expense: $118,190 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Indian Health Service, SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA)

H.R. 5466, SAMHSA Modernization Act of 2010 H.R. 5636, Community Mental Health and Addiction Safety Net Equity Act of 2010 H.R. 5690, Meaningful End to Defensive Medicine & Aimless Lawsuits (MedMal) Act of 2010 H.R. 5295, Healthcare Truth and Transparency Act of 2010 H.R. 5290, More Doctors, More Choices Act of 2010

Client expense: $118,190 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Indian Health Service, SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA)

1. S. 750, the "Caring for an Aging America Act of 2009," a bill to provide for the establishment of a new geriatric and gerontology loan repayment program. Support all provisions. 2. S. 245/H.R. 468, the "Retooling the Health Care Workforce for an Aging American Act of 2009". This bill addresses the current and future shortage of health care personnel who are trained to care for older adults. Support all provisions. 3. S. 682, the "Mental Health on Campus Improvement Act," to amend the Public Health Service Act to improve mental and behavioral services on college campuses. Support all provisions. 4. S. 697, the "Community Living Assistance Supports and Services Act (CLASS Act)," to amend the Public Health Service Act to help individuals with functional impairments and their families pay for services and supports that they need to maximize their functionality and independence and have choices about community participation, education, and employment. Support all provisions. Support inclusion of provisions of this bill in healht care reform legislation (H.R. 3590). 5. H.R. 1457, the "Geriatrics Loan Forgiveness Act of 2009," to amend the Public Health Service Act to deem certain geriatric health training to be obligated service for purposes of the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program, which provides up to $50,000 to repay student loans in exchange for working for two years in a high-need Health Professional Shortage Area. Support all provisions. 6. Discussed with House and Senate staff the need to include older adults in clinical trials. 7. Support comparative effectiveness research focused specifically on treatments for older adults and mental illness. 8. Support programs to reverse the declining numbers of geriatric specialists. 9. Support legislation to make mental health services for older adults an integral part of primary care services in community settings and to extend them to other settings where older adults reside and receive services. 10. Support H.R. 1932/S. 999, the "Child Health Care Crisis Relief Act," to address the national shortage of children's mental health professionals, including school-based professionals, by encouraging more individuals to enter these critical fields. 11. S. 678, "Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Reauthorization Act of 2009". Support all provisions, but especially those that strengthen protections for those in the criminal and juvenile justices systems with needs related to mental health and substance abuse. 12. Support H.R. 2901, "Healthy Transitions Act," to provide access to knowledge, skills, and supports that are necessary for a successful transition to adulthood for young adults with mental health disorders. The bill would provide technical and monetary assistance to states as they implement plans to develop a coordinated service delivery system in order to maximize continuity of care and access to services. The bill would also establish planning and implementation grants to assist peer support programs and programs promoting independent living, life skills, employment, and education. 13. Support H.R. 1193, the "Federal Response to Eliminate Easting Disorders Act" (H.R. 1193/S. 3260), to create Centers of Excellence dedicated to research collaboration, create a Center of Epidemiology to study the prevalence, economic impact and related morbidity and mortality rates of eating disorders, provide for evidence-based standards of care, establish education and prevention grant programs for training of health professionals and schools at all levels, provide public service announcements, and enhance access to care for those who suffer from eating disorders. 14. Support H.R. 2531, the "Mental Health in Schools Act of 2009," to authorize competitive grants to local school districts to assist them in early mental health interventions and referrals for treatment, to provide supports for students and their families, and to allow for staff training to be culturally and linguistically appropriate. 15. H. R. 3191 and S. 3698, the "Positive Aging Act," to make mental health services for older adults an integral part of primary care services in community settings and to extend them to other settings where older adults reside and receive services. Support all provisions. 16. Support S. 1857 and H. R. 4204, to establish national centers of excellence for the treatment of depression and bipolar disorders. 17. Support S. 2928, to include direct care workers as a priority for the National Health Care Workforce Commission. 18. Support efforts to strengthen existing Title VII geriatric health professions education programs. 19. Support H.R. 5466, the "SAMHSA Modernization Act of 2010," to reauthorize programs administered by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Support provisions to improve the accessibility and quality of mental heatlh services for the elderly. 20. Support H.R. 5040, the "Health Information Technology Extension for Behavioral Health Sciences Act of 2010," to extend the meaningful use incentives established through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to mental health and substance abuse providers and facilities, including psychiatric hospitals, community mental health centers, mental health treatment facilities, clinical psychologists and social workers.

H.R. 2220, the Essential Oral Health Care Act of 2009; H.R. 903, Dental Emergency Responder Act; H.R. 1671/S. 450, Meth Mouth Prevention and Community Recovery Act; H.R. 2, Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009; H.R. 3109, Health Access and Health Professions Supply Act of 2009; S. 616/H.R. 855, Enhancing Safety in Medicine Utilizing Leading Advanced Simulation Technologies to Improve Outcomes Now Act; Medical/Dental Coding Issues; H.Res. 648, Expressing the need for enhanced public awareness of potential health effects posed by mercury; H.R. 4615, Consumers Have Options for Molar Protection Act of 2009; H.R. 4731, Medicaid Options for Dental Fillings Act of 2010; Comparative Effectiveness regarding Dental Quality Alliance; Health Information Technology (HIT) Regulations; H.R. 870, the Medicare Medically Necessary Dental Care Act; H.R. 1339, the Children's Access to Reconstructive and Evaluative Surgery "CARES" Act, specific to dental surgery; H.R. 1430, to permit physical therapy services to be furnished under the Medicare Program to individuals under the care of a dentist; H.R. 1253, Health Insurance Restrictions and Limitations Clarification Act of 2009, a bill to require that limitations and restrictions on coverage under group health plans be timely disclosed to group health plan sponsors and timely communicated to participants and beneficiaries under such plans in a form that is easily understandable H.R. 2400 Strategies to Address Anti-microbial Resistance (STARR) Act, a bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to enhance efforts to address anti-microbial resistance; S. 1790, Senate Health Care Reform Bill; S. 1679, Affordable Health Choices Act, a health care reform bill; H.R. 3200, H.R. 3962, H.R. 3590, H.R. 4872, House Health Care Reform Bill; H.R. 5364, Special Care Dentistry Act of 2010 H.R. 5000, Dental Coverage Value and Transparency Act of 2010 H.R. 5466, SAMHSA Modernization Act of 2010; H.R. 5678, Universal Access to Methamphetamine Treatment Act of 2010; H.R. 2818, Methamphetamine Education, Treatment, and Hope Act of 2010; H.R. 1745, Family Health care Accessibility Act of 2010; HHS - Secretary's Advisory Committee on National Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Objectives for 2020; HHS - Health People 2020; HHS - Comments on planning and establishment of state level exchanges; HHS - Comments on 45 CFR Part 147; Interim final rule for group health plans and health insurance issuers relating to coverage of preventative services under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; SAMHSA - National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month.

HR 2454 and HR 2998 - American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 S 1733 Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act S 1462 American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009 HR 3017 Employment Non-Discrimination Act HR 5466 - SAMHSA Modernization Act of 2010 S 4046 - Workplace Religious Freedom Act of 2010 S 3960 - Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act of 2010

Client expense: $100,556 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 2220, the Essential Oral Health Care Act of 2009; H.R. 903, Dental Emergency Responder Act; H.R. 1671/S. 450, Meth Mouth Prevention and Community Recovery Act; H.R. 2, Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009: Working with CMS on implementation; H.R. 3109, Health Access and Health Professions Supply Act of 2009; S. 616/H.R. 855, Enhancing Safety in Medicine Utilizing Leading Advanced Simulation Technologies to Improve Outcomes Now Act; Medical/Dental Coding Issues; H.Res. 648, Expressing the need for enhanced public awareness of potential health effects posed by mercury; H.R. 4615, Consumers Have Options for Molar Protection Act of 2009; H.R. 4731, Medicaid Options for Dental Fillings Act of 2010; Comparative Effectiveness regarding Dental Quality Alliance; Health Information Technology (HIT) Regulations; H.R. 870, the Medicare Medically Necessary Dental Care Act; H.R. 1339, the Children's Access to Reconstructive and Evaluative Surgery "CARES" Act, specific to dental surgery; H.R. 1430, to permit physical therapy services to be furnished under the Medicare Program to individuals under the care of a dentist; H.R. 1253, Health Insurance Restrictions and Limitations Clarification Act of 2009, a bill to require that limitations and restrictions on coverage under group health plans be timely disclosed to group health plan sponsors and timely communicated to participants and beneficiaries under such plans in a form that is easily understandable H.R. 2400 Strategies to Address Anti-microbial Resistance (STARR) Act, a bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to enhance efforts to address anti-microbial resistance; S. 1790, Senate Health Care Reform Bill; S. 1679, Affordable Health Choices Act, a health care reform bill; H.R. 3200, H.R. 3962, H.R. 3590, H.R. 4872, House Health Care Reform Bill; H.R. 5364, Special Care Dentistry Act of 2010 H.R. 5000, Dental Coverage Value and Transparency Act of 2010 H.R. 5466, SAMHSA Modernization Act of 2010; H.R. 5678, Universal Access to Methamphetamine Treatment Act of 2010; H.R. 2818, Methamphetamine Education, Treatment, and Hope Act of 2010; H.R. 1745, Family Health care Accessibility Act of 2010; HHS - Secretary's Advisory Committee on National Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Objectives for 2020; HHS - Health People 2020; SAMHSA - National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month.

Public Law 110-343, Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, Regulations implementation; and Mental health and addiction parity. Health care reform, Mental health and addiction parity. Add to #17 below: National Institute of Drug Abuse (NIDA); and Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT). Public Law 111-152, Public Law 111-152, Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010, Addiction treatment issues. Public Law 111-148, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Access to addiction treatment services, and parity issues. H.R.5466, SAMHSA Modernization Act of 2010, SAMHSA Reauthorization issues. H.R.5392, Council on Integration of Health Care Education Act of 2010, Addiction Medicine Education issues.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Natl Drug Control Policy (NDCP), SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

Public Law 111-152, Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010, Addiction treatment issues. Addition to #17 below: National Institute of Drug Abuse (NIDA); Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT) Public Law 110-343, Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, Regulations implementation, Mental health and addiction parity President's Budget, Addiction treatment issues Health care reform regarding Addiction treatment and workforce issues. S.714, National Criminal Justice Commission Act of 2009, Decriminalization of addiction related issues. S.754, Methadone Treatment and Protection Act of 2009, Methadone Treatment related issues. H.R.2369, Improving the Quality of Mental and Substance Use Health Care Act of 2009, Institute of Medicine related issues. Public Law 111-148, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Addiction treatment issues. H.R.5466, SAMHSA Modernization Act of 2010, SAMHSA Reauthorization issues. H.R.5392, Council on Integration of Health Care Education Act of 2010, Addiction Medicine Education issues.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Natl Drug Control Policy (NDCP), SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations (S. 3686) Health Information Technology Extension for Behavioral Health Services Act of 2010 (H.R. 5040, S. 3709) Mental Health in Schools Act of 2009 (HR 2531) Medicaid Funding Extensions Bill (1586) SAMHSA Modernization Act of 2010 (H.R. 5466) Small Business Jobs and Credit Act (H.R. 5297), an amendment to strip the Prvention and Public Health Fund

Client expense: $12,515 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE

H.R.1283/S.3065, Military Readiness Enhancement Act, in support of prohibiting discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation in our nations armed forces; H.R.3017/S.1584, Employment Non-Discrimination Act, in support of protecting individuals from discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity; H.R.3567, Respect for Marriage Act, in support of the repeal of the Defense of Marriage Act; H.R.4114/S.2736, Justice for Survivors of Sexual Assault, in support of reducing the rape kit backlog; Civil Rights Act of 2009, in support of ensuring that federal funds are not used to subsidize discrimination, that employers are held accountable for age and wage discrimination, and that there is real accountability when civil rights, students rights and workers rights are violated; restore longstanding religious liberty protections in faith based partnerships; H.R.5466, SAMHSA Modernization Act of 2010, in support of removing charitable choice from federal programs.

Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported

H.R. 1708/S. 700, Ending the Medicare Disability Waiting Period Act of 2009 H.R. 1086, Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-cost, Timely Healthcare (HEALTH) Act of 2009 (medical malpractice reform) H.R. 1468, Medical Justice Act of 2009 (medical malpractice reform) S. 45, Medical Care Access Protection Act of 2009 or the MCAP Act (medical malpractice reform) S. 1136/H.R. 3065, Mental Illness Chronic Care Improvement Act H.R. 667, the Heroes at Home Act H.R. 2505, the Reaching Rural Veterans Through Telehealth Act H.R. 5025, HITECH Extension for Behavioral Health Services Act of 2010 S.3709, HITECH Extension for Behavioral Health Services Act of 2010 H.R. 5466, SAMHSA Modernization Act of 2010 H.R. 5636, Community Mental Health and Addiction Safety Net Equity Act of 2010 H.R. 5712, Veterans, Seniors, and Childrens Health Technical Corrections Act of 2010 H.R. 5295, Healthcare Truth and Transparency Act of 2010 H.R. 4985, Medicare Decisions Accountability Act of 2010 (repeal IPAB) S. 3425, Embedded Mental Health Providers for Reserves Act of 2010 H.R. 5392, Council on Integration of Health Care Education Act of 2010 H.R. 6147, to treat psychologists as physicians under Medicare H.R.6143, Medicare Mental Health Inpatient Equity Act CMS-1504-P: Medicare Program: Proposed Changes to the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System and CY 2011 Payment Rates (August 3, 2010). Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Revisions to Part B for CY 2011; Proposed Rule; CMS-1503-P; 75 Federal Register 40,040 (July 13, 2010).

Client expense: $102,791 · Firm income: Not reported

H.R. 5466, SAMHSA Modernization Act of 2010 H.R. 5636, Community Mental Health and Addiction Safety Net Equity Act of 2010 S. 3425, Embedded Mental Health Providers for Reserves Act of 2010 H.R. 5392, Council on Integration of Health Care Education Act of 2010 H.R.6143, Medicare Mental Health Inpatient Equity Act

Client expense: $102,791 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Indian Health Service, SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)

H.R. 5466, SAMHSA Modernization Act of 2010 H.R. 5636, Community Mental Health and Addiction Safety Net Equity Act of 2010 H.R. 5690, Meaningful End to Defensive Medicine & Aimless Lawsuits (MedMal) Act of 2010 H.R. 5295, Healthcare Truth and Transparency Act of 2010 H.R. 5290, More Doctors, More Choices Act of 2010

Client expense: $102,791 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Indian Health Service, SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)

S.3686 and House Draft, Labor, Health and Human Services and Related Institutions FY 2011 H.R. 5822 and s.3615, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs FY 2011 S.3606 and House Draft, Department of Agriculture, Rural Development and FDA Appropriations FY 2011 Draft, Department of Interior, Environment and Related Agencies FY2011 H.J.Res. 1493, Budget Enforcement Resolution H.R. 4899, FY2010 Supplemental Spending Act H.R. 5466, SAMHSA Modernization Act of 2010 H.R. 5712, Veterans, Seniors, and Childrens Health Technical Corrections Act of 2010 H.R. 3881, Fiscal 2011 Continuing Appropriations Measure

Client expense: $102,791 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Indian Health Service, SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)

S. 1136/H.R. 3065, Mental Illness Chronic Care Improvement Act of 2009 H.R. 5025, HITECH Extension for Behavioral Health Services Act of 2010 H.R. 5466, SAMHSA Modernization Act of 2010 H.R. 5636, Community Mental Health and Addiction Safety Net Equity Act of 2010 H.R. 5690, Meaningful End to Defensive Medicine & Aimless Lawsuits (MedMal) Act of 2010 H.R. 5295, Healthcare Truth and Transparency Act of 2010 H.R. 4985, Medicare Decisions Accountability Act of 2010 S. 3425, Embedded Mental Health Providers for Reserves Act of 2010 S.3709, HITECH Extension for Behavioral Health Services Act of 2010 H.R. 5392, Council on Integration of Health Care Education Act of 2010 H.R. 6147, to treat psychologists as physicians under Medicare H.R.6143, Medicare Mental Health Inpatient Equity Act

Client expense: $102,791 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Indian Health Service, SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)

H.R. 5466, SAMHSA Modernization Act of 2010 H.R. 5690, Meaningful End to Defensive Medicine & Aimless Lawsuits (MedMal) Act of 2010 H.R. 5295, Healthcare Truth and Transparency Act of 2010 H.R. 4985, Medicare Decisions Accountability Act of 2010

Client expense: $102,791 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Indian Health Service, SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)

Draft, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies FY2011 H.R. 5466, SAMHSA Modernization Act of 2010 H.R. 5295, Healthcare Truth and Transparency Act of 2010 H.R. 5290, More Doctors, More Choices Act of 2010

Client expense: $102,791 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Indian Health Service, SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)

S. 678, Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 2009 H.R. 2289, Juvenile Justice Accountability and Improvement Act H.R. 5466, SAMHSA Modernization Act of 2010 H.R. 5690, Meaningful End to Defensive Medicine & Aimless Lawsuits (MedMal) Act of 2010 H.R. 5295, Healthcare Truth and Transparency Act of 2010

Client expense: $102,791 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Indian Health Service, SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)

H.R. 5466, SAMHSA Modernization Act of 2010 H.R. 5636, Community Mental Health and Addiction Safety Net Equity Act of 2010 H.R. 5712, Veterans', Seniors', and Children's Health Technical Corrections Act of 2010 H.R. 4985, Medicare Decisions Accountability Act of 2010 (repeal IPAB) S. 3425, Embedded Mental Health Providers for Reserves Act of 2010

Client expense: $102,791 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Indian Health Service, SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)

Draft, Department of Interior, Environment and Related Agencies FY 2011 H.R. 5466, SAMHSA Modernization Act of 2010

Client expense: $102,791 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Indian Health Service, SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)

HR 2454 and HR 2998 - American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 S 1733 - Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act S 1462 - American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009 HR 3017 - Employment Non-Discrimination Act HR 5466 - SAMHSA Modernization Act of 2010 HR 5136 - Fiscal 2011 Defense Authorization HR 1964 - National Black Clergy for the Elimination of HIV/AIDS Act of 2009 HR 5456 - National Farm to School Act of 2010 The Nomination of Elena Kagan to the United States Supreme Court

Client expense: $99,238 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

1. S. 750, the "Caring for an Aging America Act of 2009," a bill to provide for the establishment of a new geriatric and gerontology loan repayment program. Support all provisions. 2. S. 245/H.R. 468, the "Retooling the Health Care Workforce for an Aging American Act of 2009". This bill addresses the current and future shortage of health care personnel who are trained to care for older adults. Support all provisions. 3. S. 682, the "Mental Health on Campus Improvement Act," to amend the Public Health Service Act to improve mental and behavioral services on college campuses. Support all provisions. 4. S. 697, the "Community Living Assistance Supports and Services Act (CLASS Act)," to amend the Public Health Service Act to help individuals with functional impairments and their families pay for services and supports that they need to maximize their functionality and independence and have choices about community participation, education, and employment. Support all provisions. Support inclusion of provisions of this bill in healht care reform legislation (H.R. 3590). 5. H.R. 1457, the "Geriatrics Loan Forgiveness Act of 2009," to amend the Public Health Service Act to deem certain geriatric health training to be obligated service for purposes of the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program, which provides up to $50,000 to repay student loans in exchange for working for two years in a high-need Health Professional Shortage Area. Support all provisions. 6. Discussed with House and Senate staff the need to include older adults in clinical trials. 7. Support comparative effectiveness research focused specifically on treatments for older adults and mental illness. 8. Support programs to reverse the declining numbers of geriatric specialists. 9. Support legislation to make mental health services for older adults an integral part of primary care services in community settings and to extend them to other settings where older adults reside and receive services. 10. Support H.R. 1932/S. 999, the "Child Health Care Crisis Relief Act," to address the national shortage of children's mental health professionals, including school-based professionals, by encouraging more individuals to enter these critical fields. 11. S. 678, "Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Reauthorization Act of 2009". Support all provisions, but especially those that strengthen protections for those in the criminal and juvenile justices systems with needs related to mental health and substance abuse. 12. Support H.R. 2901, "Healthy Transitions Act," to provide access to knowledge, skills, and supports that are necessary for a successful transition to adulthood for young adults with mental health disorders. The bill would provide technical and monetary assistance to states as they implement plans to develop a coordinated service delivery system in order to maximize continuity of care and access to services. The bill would also establish planning and implementation grants to assist peer support programs and programs promoting independent living, life skills, employment, and education. 13. Support H.R. 1193, the "Federal Response to Eliminate Easting Disorders Act" (H.R. 1193/S. 3260), to create Centers of Excellence dedicated to research collaboration, create a Center of Epidemiology to study the prevalence, economic impact and related morbidity and mortality rates of eating disorders, provide for evidence-based standards of care, establish education and prevention grant programs for training of health professionals and schools at all levels, provide public service announcements, and enhance access to care for those who suffer from eating disorders. 14. Support H.R. 2531, the "Mental Health in Schools Act of 2009," to authorize competitive grants to local school districts to assist them in early mental health interventions and referrals for treatment, to provide supports for students and their families, and to allow for staff training to be culturally and linguistically appropriate. 15. H. R. 3191 and S. 3698, the "Positive Aging Act," to make mental health services for older adults an integral part of primary care services in community settings and to extend them to other settings where older adults reside and receive services. Support all provisions. 16. Support S. 1857 and H. R. 4204, to establish national centers of excellence for the treatment of depression and bipolar disorders. 17. Support S. 2928, to include direct care workers as a priority for the National Health Care Workforce Commission. 18. Support efforts to strengthen existing Title VII geriatric health professions education programs. 19. Support H.R. 5466, the "SAMHSA Modernization Act of 2010," to reauthorize programs administered by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Support provisions to improve the accessibility and quality of mental heatlh services for the elderly. 20. Support H.R. 5040, the "Health Information Technology Extension for Behavioral Health Sciences Act of 2010," to extend the meaningful use incentives established through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to mental health and substance abuse providers and facilities, including psychiatric hospitals, community mental health centers, mental health treatment facilities, clinical psychologists and social workers.

H.R. 1700 & S. 2129 National Women's History Museum Act of 2009 H.R. 1826/6116 & S. 752 Fair Elections Now Act S. 2959 American Elections Act of 2010 H.R. 4537/4790 Shareholder Protection Act of 2010 Uniting American Families Act of 2009 (H.R. 1024 and S. 424) and its possible inclusion in the Comprehensive Immigration Reform for America's Security and Prosperity Act (incl. H.R. 4321), S. 3932, and other comprehensive immigration reform measures (incl. Schumer-Graham discussion, Senate Democratic framework, and Menendez draft), as well as LGBT-inclusion generally (regarding immigration) Reauthorization of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (Anti-discrimination language), incl. the SAMHSA Modernization Act of 2010 (H.R. 5466) H.R. 12, S. 182/3772 Paycheck Fairness Act H.R. 157 & S. 160 District of Columbia House Voting Rights Act of 2009 Immigration reform proposals, incl. Comprehensive Immigration Reform for Americas Security and Prosperity Act (incl. H.R. 4321), S. 3932, and other comprehensive immigration reform measures (incl. Schumer-Graham discussion, Senate Democratic framework, and Menendez draft) Implementation of the Dont Ask, Dont Tell provisions in Public Law No: 103-160, Title V, Subtitle G, Section 571, incl. the Military Readiness Enhancement Act (H.R. 1283 & S. 3065), the Honest and Open Testimony Act (H.R. 4180), H.Res. 1090, and FY11 Defense Authorization (House: H.R. 5136 Amdt 672 and Rules Cmte #43; Senate: S. 3454 Armed Services Cmte Amdt) Marriage equality and implementation of the Defense of Marriage Act (Public Law No: 104-99), incl. the Respect for Marriage Act of 2009 (H.R. 3567) Marriage rights in the state of California H.R. 4540 Preventing Foreign Influence in our Elections Act H.R. 5175 & S. 3295/3628 Democracy is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections (DISCLOSE) Act Constitutional amendments related to the Supreme Courts ruling in the Citizens United case, incl. H.J.Res. 68, H.J.Res. 74, H.J.Res. 82, H.J.Res. 84, S.J.Res. 28 & S.J.Res. 36 Campaign finance reform and implementation of the Federal Election Campaign Act (Public Law No: 92-225, see especially Section 441b) and the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act (Public Law No: 107-155, especially as it relates to FECA Section 441b), as well as congressional response to the Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission decision (reversed Austin v. Michigan Chamber of Commerce), incl. legislation and constitutional amendments not mentioned herein Faith-based initiatives and other government-related religion proposals, incl. funding and grant-making practices Pigford claims related to racial discrimination by the Department of Agriculture, implementation of applicable provisions in the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (H.R. 6124 enacted as Public Law No: 110-246, Title XIV, Subtitle A, Section 14012), and related USDA and DOJ action, incl. H.R. 3623 and S. 972, as well as consideration (or potential consideration) of Pigford-related provisions in legislation incl. the Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2010 (H.R. 4213) and the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2010 (H.R. 4899)

Reauthorization of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (Anti-discrimination language), incl. the SAMHSA Modernization Act of 2010 (H.R. 5466)

Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of the Vice President of the United States, SENATE, Vice President of the U.S., White House Office

Education provisions in FY11 Defense Authorization, incl. S 3454 Armed Services Cmte Amdt regarding special education voucher program for military dependents Reauthorization of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (Anti-discrimination language), incl. the SAMHSA Modernization Act of 2010 (H.R. 5466) Faith-based initiatives and other government-related religion proposals, incl. funding and grant-making practices

Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of the Vice President of the United States, SENATE, Vice President of the U.S., White House Office

Reproductive healthcare provisions in FY11 Defense Authorization, incl. S. 3454 Armed Services Cmte Amdt regarding use of private funds for abortion services Compassionate Assistance for Rape Emergencies Act (potential Gillibrand introduction) Reauthorization of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (Anti-discrimination language), incl. the SAMHSA Modernization Act of 2010 (H.R. 5466) Family planning (Title V and Title X); sex education (incl. comprehensive and abstinence-only programs, as well as medical accuracy language); and adolescent health and teen pregnancy prevention programs and their funding, incl: Administration-proposed initiatives and the FY10, FY11, and FY12 Administration Budgets; and applicable provisions in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (H.R. 3590 enacted as Public Law No: 111-148)

Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of the Vice President of the United States, SENATE, Vice President of the U.S., White House Office

Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations (S. 3686) Health Information Technology Extension for Behavioral Health Services Act of 2010 (H.R. 5040, S. 3709) Mental Health in Schools Act of 2009 (HR 2531) Medicaid Funding Extensions Bill (1586) SAMHSA Modernization Act of 2010 (H.R. 5466) Small Business Jobs and Credit Act (H.R. 5297), an amendment to strip the Prvention and Public Health Fund

Client expense: $17,800 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE

Reauthorization of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (Anti-discrimination language), incl. the SAMHSA Modernization Act of 2010 (H.R. 5466)

Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, White House Office

Universal Right to Vote by Mail Act of 2009 (incl. H.R. 1604 and S. 3299) H.R. 2510 - Absentee Ballot Track, Receive, and Confirm Act Uniting American Families Act of 2009 (H.R. 1024 and S. 424) and its possible inclusion in the Comprehensive Immigration Reform for America's Security and Prosperity Act (incl. H.R. 4321) and other comprehensive immigration reform measures (incl. previous Schumer-Graham discussion and new Senate Democratic framework), as well as LGBT-inclusion generally (regarding immigration) Reauthorization of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (Anti-discrimination language), incl. the SAMHSA Modernization Act of 2010 (H.R. 5466) H.R. 12 & S. 182 Paycheck Fairness Act H.R. 157 & S. 160 District of Columbia House Voting Rights Act of 2009 Immigration reform proposals, incl. Comprehensive Immigration Reform for Americas Security and Prosperity Act (incl. H.R. 4321) and other comprehensive immigration reform measures (incl. previous Schumer-Graham discussion and new Senate Democratic framework) AZ SB 1070 Immigration; law enforcement; safe neighborhoods Implementation of the Dont Ask, Dont Tell provisions in Public Law No: 103-160, Title V, Subtitle G, Section 571, incl. the Military Readiness Enhancement Act (H.R. 1283 & S. 3065), the Honest and Open Testimony Act (H.R. 4180), H.Res. 1090, and FY11 Defense Authorization (House: H.R. 5136 Amdt 672 and Rules Cmte #43; Senate: S. 3454 Armed Services Cmte Amdt) Campaign finance reform and implementation of the Federal Election Campaign Act (Public Law No: 92-225, see especially Section 441b) and the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act (Public Law No: 107-155, especially as it relates to FECA Section 441b), as well as congressional response to the Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission decision (reversed Austin v. Michigan Chamber of Commerce), incl. legislation (incl. Fair Elections Now Act (H.R. 1826 & S. 752), American Elections Act of 2010 (S. 2959), Shareholder Protection Act of 2010 (H.R. 4537 & H.R. 4790), Prevent Foreign Influence in our Elections Act (H.R. 4540), and DISCLOSE Act (H.R. 5175 & S. 3295)) and constitutional amendments (incl. H.J.Res. 68, H.J.Res. 74, H.J.Res. 82, H.J.Res. 84 & S.J.Res. 28) H.R. 3017 & S. 1584 - Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009 H.R. 4820 Fair and Inclusive Housing Rights Act of 2010 Faith-based initiatives and other government-related religion proposals, incl. funding and grant-making practices Codification and expansion of the "public safety exception" to Miranda v. Arizona, which was created by New York v. Quarles

Reproductive healthcare provisions in FY11 Defense Authorization, incl. S. 3454 Armed Services Cmte Amdt regarding use of private funds for abortion services Reauthorization of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (Anti-discrimination language), incl. the SAMHSA Modernization Act of 2010 (H.R. 5466)

Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, White House Office

Reauthorization of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (Anti-discrimination language), incl. the SAMHSA Modernization Act of 2010 (H.R. 5466) Faith-based initiatives and other government-related religion proposals, incl. funding and grant-making practices

Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, White House Office

H.R.1283/S.3065, Military Readiness Enhancement Act, in support of prohibiting discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation in our nations armed forces; H.R.3017/S.1584, Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA), in support of protecting individuals from discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity; H.R.3567, Respect for Marriage Act, in support of the repeal of the Defense of Marriage Act; H.R.4114/S.2736, Justice for Survivors of Sexual Assault, in support of reducing the rape kit backlog; Civil Rights Act of 2009, in support of ensuring that federal funds are not used to subsidize discrimination, that employers are held accountable for age and wage discrimination, and that there is real accountability when civil rights, students rights and workers rights are violated; restore longstanding religious liberty protections in faith based partnerships; H.R.5466, SAMHSA Modernization Act of 2010, in support of removing charitable choice provisions from federal programs.

Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported

H.R. 2220, the Essential Oral Health Care Act of 2009; H.R. 903, Dental Emergency Responder Act; H.R. 1671/S. 450, Meth Mouth Prevention and Community Recovery Act; H.R. 2, Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009: Working with CMS on implementation; H.R. 3109, Health Access and Health Professions Supply Act of 2009; S. 616/H.R. 855, Enhancing Safety in Medicine Utilizing Leading Advanced Simulation Technologies to Improve Outcomes Now Act; Medical/Dental Coding Issues; H.Res. 648, Expressing the need for enhanced public awareness of potential health effects posed by mercury; H.R. 4615, Consumers Have Options for Molar Protection Act of 2009; H.R. 4731, Medicaid Options for Dental Fillings Act of 2010; Comparative Effectiveness regarding Dental Quality Alliance; Health Information Technology (HIT) Regulations; H.R. 870, the Medicare Medically Necessary Dental Care Act; H.R. 1339, the Children's Access to Reconstructive and Evaluative Surgery "CARES" Act, specific to dental surgery; H.R. 1430, to permit physical therapy services to be furnished under the Medicare Program to individuals under the care of a dentist; H.R. 1253, Health Insurance Restrictions and Limitations Clarification Act of 2009, a bill to require that limitations and restrictions on coverage under group health plans be timely disclosed to group health plan sponsors and timely communicated to participants and beneficiaries under such plans in a form that is easily understandable H.R. 2400 Strategies to Address Anti-microbial Resistance (STARR) Act, a bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to enhance efforts to address anti-microbial resistance; S. 1790, Senate Health Care Reform Bill; S. 1679, Affordable Health Choices Act, a health care reform bill; H.R. 3200, H.R. 3962, H.R. 3590, H.R. 4872, House Health Care Reform Bill; H.R. 5364, Special Care Dentistry Act of 2010 H.R. 5000, Dental Coverage Value and Transparency Act of 2010 H.R. 5466, SAMHSA Modernization Act of 2010; HHS - Secretary's Advisory Committee on National Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Objectives for 2020 HHS - Health People 2020 SAMHSA - National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month

Public Law 110-343, Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, Regulations implementation; and Mental health and addiction parity. Health care reform, Mental health and addiction parity. Add to #17 below: National Institute of Drug Abuse (NIDA); and Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT). Public Law 111-152, Public Law 111-152, Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010, Addiction treatment issues. Public Law 111-148, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Access to addiction treatment services, and parity issues. H.R.5466, SAMHSA Modernization Act of 2010, SAMHSA Reauthorization issues. H.R.5392, Council on Integration of Health Care Education Act of 2010, Addiction Medicine Education issues.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Natl Drug Control Policy (NDCP), SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

Public Law 111-152, Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010, Addiction treatment issues. Addition to #17 below: National Institute of Drug Abuse (NIDA); Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT) Public Law 110-343, Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, Regulations implementation, Mental health and addiction parity President's Budget, Addiction treatment issues Health care reform regarding Addiction treatment and workforce issues. S.714, National Criminal Justice Commission Act of 2009, Decriminalization of addiction related issues. S.754, Methadone Treatment and Protection Act of 2009, Methadone Treatment related issues. H.R.2369, Improving the Quality of Mental and Substance Use Health Care Act of 2009, Institute of Medicine related issues. Public Law 111-148, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Addiction treatment issues. H.R.5466, SAMHSA Modernization Act of 2010, SAMHSA Reauthorization issues. H.R.5392, Council on Integration of Health Care Education Act of 2010, Addiction Medicine Education issues.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Natl Drug Control Policy (NDCP), SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)