Generating Antibiotic Incentives Now Act of 2010
Legislative Progress
Introduced
September 29, 2010
Latest Action
September 29, 2010
Primary Sponsor
Phil GingreyRepublican(GA)
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2012 · first_quarter · Health Issues
General health care coverage and reimbursement; implementation issues regarding H.R. 3590, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; H.R. 6331, the Generating Antibiotic Incentives Now (GAIN) Act; and the Food and Drugs Administration legislative and regulatory issues.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2012 · first_quarter · Health Issues
General health care coverage and reimbursement; implementation issues regarding H.R. 3590, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; H.R. 6331, the Generating Antibiotic Incentives Now (GAIN) Act; and the Food and Drugs Administration legislative and regulatory issues.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2011 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
General health care coverage and reimbursement; implementation issues regarding H.R. 3590, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; H.R. 6331, the Generating Antibiotic Incentives Now (GAIN) Act; and the Food and Drugs Administration legislative and regulatory issues.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $36,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2011 · third_quarter · Health Issues
General health care coverage and reimbursement; implementation issues regarding H.R. 3590, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; H.R. 6331, the Generating Antibiotic Incentives Now (GAIN) Act; and the Food and Drugs Administration legislative and regulatory issues.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $36,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2011 · second_quarter · Health Issues
Issues relating to antibiotics and antimicrobial resistance FDA legislation and regulatory implementation issues H.R. 2182, Generating Antibiotic Incentives Now (GAIN) Act H.R. 6331; Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 (Pub. L. 111-148) Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (Pub. L. 111-152) General Health Care Coverage and Reimbursement Implementation Issues regarding H.R. 3590
Client expense: $270,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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2011 · second_quarter · Health Issues
General health care coverage and reimbursement; implementation issues regarding H.R. 3590, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; H.R. 6331, the Generating Antibiotic Incentives Now (GAIN) Act; and the Food and Drugs Administration legislative and regulatory issues.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $36,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2011 · first_quarter · Health Issues
General health care coverage and reimbursement; implementation issues regarding H.R. 3590, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; H.R. 6331, the Generating Antibiotic Incentives Now (GAIN) Act; and the Food and Drugs Administration legislative and regulatory issues.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $36,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2010 · third_quarter · Pharmacy
Medical Research Prescription Drug/Federal Drug Admin/Center for Disease Control/Health and Human Services Issues Antibiotic Resistance Issues H.R. 2400 Strategies to Address Antimicrobial Resistance Act (STAAR) H.R. 2937 MRSA Infection Prevention and Patient Protection Act S. 369 Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act of 2009 H.R. 6331 Generating Antibiotic Incentives Now Act of 2010 S. 3686 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act, 2011(Infectious Disease Provisions)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $90,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2010 · third_quarter · Health Issues
Medical Research Antibiotic Resistance issues P.L. 111-148 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act P.L. 111-152 Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 H.R. 6331 Generating Antibiotic Incentives Now Act of 2010 H.R. 3081 Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011 (340B Provisions) S. 11 To restore the application of the 340B drug discount program to orphan drugs with respect to childrens hospitals
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $90,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2010 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
HR 3590, S 1790, HR 4872 (as enacted into PL 111-148 and PL 111-152) - issues related to healthcare reform legislation and implementation, including the newly-created Independent Payment Advisory Board, evidence-based medicine, and health information technology HR 6331 - issues related to antibiotic development legislation Monitoring and discussing issues under discussion by the President's Deficit Commission, including recommendations regarding the Independent Payment Advisory Board and Medicare Part D rebates (unassigned) Monitoring implementation of existing legislative and regulatory proposals and possible future legislative developments regarding Health Information Technology and Personal Health Records (unassigned) Participate in executive branch discussions regarding pharmaceutical pricing and reimbursement regimes in foreign countries
Client expense: $660,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
2010 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
HR 525 & S 406 - Association Health Plans. NAIFA opposes exempting AHP's from state benefit, regulatory oversight and solvency laws. S. 1995 allows AHP's to offer only issued plans that are subject to state solvency standards. Some regulatory oversight and an "average" of state mandated coverages. S. 725, HR 1470 - would amend IRC of 1986 to allow self emloyed individuals to deduct health insurance costs in computing self-employment taxes. NAIFA supports. S 207 - Amend the IRC of 1986 to allow deduction for health insurance premiums. NAIFA supports. HR 176 & HR 1177 - would allow unused flexible spending arrangement funds to be carried over to the next year. NAIFA & AHIA favors this option. HR 27 - An "Above the line" deduction for "higher deductible" health plans coupled with HSA's. NAIFA supports. HR 37, S. 978, HR 1872, HR 2063, HR 3873 creates Health Savings Accounts. NAIFA supports. HR 3511, S. 1569. NAIFA supports allowing states to establish LTC partnerships. HR 6331 - Would cut funding for Medicare Advantage - NAIFA opposes. HR 2096 & S. 702 - The Long-Term Care Affordability and Security Act of 2009 expands the authority under IRC Sectioin 125 that allows individuals to pay for certain benefits offered through cafeteria plans and/or flexible spending arrangement s with pre-tax dollars. AHIA & NAIFA support. HR 897 - Allows for Long Term Care insurance to be offered through cafeteria plans and/or FSA's as well as creates an above the line deduction for LTC premiums and provides a tax credit for caregivers. NAIFA & AHIA support. S.82 - A bill to amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to reauthorize the State Children's Health Insurance Program, to limit income eligibility expansions under that program until the lowest income eligible individuals are enrolled, and for other purposes. NAIFA supports. HR 1468 - To provide health care liability reform, and for other purposes. NAIFA supports. HR 1413 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow certain public employees a deductioin for distributions from governmental plans for health and long-term care insurance,and for other purposes. NAIFA supports. HR 1279 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the contribution limits to dependent care flexible spending accounts and to provide for a carryover of unused dependent care benefits. NAIFA supports. S. 1177 - Confidence in Long Term Care Insurance Act would instruct the Health and Human Services Department to ask the NAIC to collect data and also create a website called "LTC Insurance Compare" to help consumers research long term care insurance. NAIFA supports. HR 563 - To amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to require States to provide priority under the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) to children in families with gross income below 200 percent of the Federal poverty level. NAIFA supports. HR 542 - To amend titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to permit States to rely on findings from an express plan agency to conduct simplified eligibility determinations under Medicaid and the State Children's Health Insurance Program. NAIFA supports. HR 198 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a deduction for amounts paid for health insurance and prescription drug costs of individuals. NAIFA supports. HR 194 - To amend the Social Security Act to guarantee comprehensive health care coverage for all children born after 2009, and for other purposes. NAIFA opposes. HR 2 - To amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to extend and improve the Children's Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes. NAIFA opposes. S 94 - A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a nonrefundable tax credit for long-term care insurance premiums. NAIFA supports. HR 1891 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow an above-the-line deduction for half of an individual's long-term care insruance premiums. NAIFA supports. HR 897 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow individuals a deduction for qualified long-term care insurance premiums, use of such insurance under cafeteria plans and flexible spending arrangements, and a credit for individuals with long-term care needs. NAIFA supports. HR 3590, HR 4872 - Enacts the "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act." NAIFA opposes certain provisions.
Client expense: $315,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
2010 · fourth_quarter · Pharmacy
Medical Research Prescription Drug/Federal Drug Admin/Center for Disease Control/Health and Human Services Issues Antibiotic Resistance Issues H.R. 2400 Strategies to Address Antimicrobial Resistance Act (STAAR) H.R. 2937 MRSA Infection Prevention and Patient Protection Act S. 369 Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act of 2009 H.R. 6331 Generating Antibiotic Incentives Now Act of 2010 S. 3686 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act, 2011(Infectious Disease Provisions)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $90,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Medical Research Antibiotic Resistance issues P.L. 111-148 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act implementation P.L. 111-152 Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 implementation H.R. 6331 Generating Antibiotic Incentives Now Act of 2010 H.R. 3081 Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011 (340B Provisions) S. 11 To restore the application of the 340B drug discount program to orphan drugs with respect to childrens hospitals H.R. 4994, Medicare and Medicaid Extenders Act of 2010; P.L. 111-309 (340B provisions) H.R. 5712, The Physician Payment and Therapy Relief Act of 2010; P.L. 111-286 (340B provisions)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $90,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Pharmacy
Medical Research Prescription Drug/Federal Drug Admin/Center for Disease Control/Health and Human Services Issues Antibiotic Resistance Issues H.R.2400 Strategies to Address Antimicrobial Resistance Act (STAAR) H.R.2937 MRSA Infection Prevention and Patient Protection Act S.369 Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act of 2009 H.R. 6331 Generating Antibiotic Incentives Now Act of 2010 S.3686 Labor, Health, and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act, 2011(Infectious Disease Provisions)
Client expense: $210,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2010 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Medical Research Antibiotic Resistance issues P.L. 111-148 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act implementation P.L. 111-152 Health Car and Education Reconcilliation Act of 2010 implementation H.R. 6331 Generating Antibiotic Incentives Now Act of 2010 H.R. 3081 Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011 (340B Provisions) S.11 To restore the application of the 340B drug discount program to orphan drugs with respect to children's hospitals H.R. 4994 Medicare and Medicaid Extenders Act of 2010; P.L.111-309 (340B provisions) H.R. 5712 The Physician Payment and Therapy Relief Act of 2010; P.L. 111-286 (340B provisions) H.R. 759 Food and Drug Administration Globalization Act of 2009 S.882 The Drug and Device Accountability Act of 2009 H.R. 5740 To provide for the mandatory recall of adulterated or misbranded drugs S.369 Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act H.R. 1706 Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act H.R.573 Fair Prescription Drug Competition Act S.501 Fair Prescription Drug Competition Act Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 (Pub. L. 111-148) Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (Pub. L. 111-152) H.R. 4213 American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholds Act of 2010
Client expense: $210,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2010 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 1458/S. 565, Comprehensive Immunosuppressive Drug Coverage for Kidney Transplant Patients Act of 2009. Incentives for companies to develop anti-biotics/anti-infectives. H.R. 6331, Generating Antibiotic Incentives Now Act of 2010. Issues pertaining to community and hospital acquired infections (HAC). 340b program. Biosimilars. H.R. 2400, the Strategies to Address Antimicrobial Resistance Act. H.R.4213, American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010: 340b provisions.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
HR 3590, S 1790, HR 4872 (as enacted into PL 111-148 and PL 111-152) - issues related to healthcare reform legislation and implementation, including the newly-created Independent Payment Advisory Board, evidence-based medicine, and health information technology HR 6331 - issues related to antibiotic development legislation Monitoring and discussing issues under discussion by the President's Deficit Commission, including recommendations regarding the Independent Payment Advisory Board and Medicare Part D rebates (unassigned) Monitoring implementation of existing legislative and regulatory proposals and possible future legislative developments regarding Health Information Technology and Personal Health Records (unassigned) Participate in executive branch discussions regarding pharmaceutical pricing and reimbursement regimes in foreign countries
Client expense: $660,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
2010 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
HR 1346/S.540 Medical Device Safety Act of 2009 - To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to liability under State and local requirements respecting devices. [Elizabeth Sharp, Brett Loper, Elizabeth Kegler] Issues related to the 510(k) process for medical devices. [Elizabeth Sharp, Brett Loper, Elizabeth Kegler, Julie Cohen] HR 5440 (Rep. Patrick Kennedy) - To secure the promise of personalized medicine for all Americans by expanding and accelerating genomics research and initiatives to improve the accuracy of disease diagnosis, increase the safety of drugs, and identify novel treatments and for other purposes. [Elizabeth Sharp] Sen. Orrin Hatch draft BETTER Patient Care Act. To restructure how the FDA regulates certain advanced diagnostics [Brett Loper, Elizabeth Sharp] Issues related to the competitiveness of the medical technology industry and the impact of Federal policies. [Julie Cohen, Elizabeth Sharp] Issues related to international standards involving small bore connectors [Elizabeth Sharp] HR 6331 Generating Antibiotic Incentives Now Act of 2010 [Elizabeth Sharp]
Client expense: $359,565 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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. 759, "To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to improve the safety of food, drugs, devices, and cosmetics in the global market, and for other purposes", regarding all provisions. - H.R. 3962, "To provide affordable, quality health care for all Americans and reduce the growth in health care spending, and for other purposes.", regarding all provisions. - H.R. 1296, "To achieve access to comprehensive primary health care services for all Americans and to reform the organization of primary care delivery through an expansion of the Community Health Center and National Health Service Corps programs", regarding all provisions. - S. 3397, "An Act to Amend the Controlled Substances Act to provide for take-back Disposal of Controlled Substances in certain instances and for other purposes", regarding all provisions. - H.R. 6331, "Generating Antibiotic Incentives Now Act of 2010", regarding all provisions.
Client expense: $850,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2010 · fourth_quarter · Medical/Disease Research/Clinical Labs
- S. 301, "A bill to amend title XI of the Social Security Act to provide for transparency in the relationship between physicians and manufacturers of drugs, devices, biologicals, or medical supplies for which payment is made under Medicare, Medicaid, or SCHIP", regarding all provisions. - H.R. 3790, "To amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act to repeal the Medicare competitive acquision program for durable medical equipment and prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) in a budget neutral manner. - H.R. 5440, "The Genomics and Personalized Medicine Act of 2010", regarding all provisions. - H. R. 6331, "Generating Antibiotic Incentives Act of 2010", regarding all provisions.
Client expense: $850,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2010 · fourth_quarter · Medical/Disease Research/Clinical Labs
H.R. 1402 Catalyst to Better Diabetes Care Act of 2009 S. 1473 Catalyst to Better Diabetes Care Act of 2009 H.R. 1995 Eliminating Disparities in Diabetes Prevention Access and Care Act of 2010 S. 844 Eliminating Disparities in Diabetes Prevention Access and Care Act of 2009 H.R. 2590 Preventing Diabetes in Medicare Act of 2009 Obesity/Diabetes Issues P.L. 111-148 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act implementation P.L. 111-152 Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 implementation H.R. 6012 To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to review utilization of diabetes screening benefits and make recommendations on outreach programs with respect to such benefits, and for other purposes H.R. 5354, Gestational Diabetes Act of 2010 H.R. 6012, Diabetes Screening bill S. 844, Elimination Disparities in Diabetes Prevention Access and Care Act of 2009 S. 3397, Secure and Responsible Drug Disposal Act of 2010, PL 111-273 H.R. 6331, Generating Antibiotic Incentives Now Act of 2010
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Defense
Support defense and homeland security authorization and appropriations legislation relating to the development of technologies for use against biological and chemical contamination--Congressional contacts on FDA issues in HR 6331
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $100,000
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Support authorization and appropriations legislation pertaining to the delivery of regional health services-HR 6331
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Issues pertaining to antimicrobial resistance (the Strategies to Address Antimicrobial Resistance Act (HR 2400)). Issues pertaining to community and healthcare associated infections. Issues pertaining to medical isotopes (the American Medical Isotopes Production Act of 2009 (HR 3276)). Issues related to the 340B program, follow-on biologics (the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (HR 3590); the Affordable Health Care for America Act (HR 3962); and the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (HR 4872)). Issues related to oncology coverage (the Comprehensive Cancer Care Improvement Act of 2009 (HR 1844)). Issues related to oral cancer parity (the Cancer Drug Coverage Parity Act of 2009 (HR 2366)). Issues related to 340B (the American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010 (HR 4213)). Issues related to development incentives for infectious disease products (HR 6331)). Issues related to prostate cancer awareness (the PROSTATE Act of 2010 (S 3775)).
Client expense: $380,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
HR 525 & S 406 - Association Health Plans. NAIFA opposes exempting AHP's from state benefit, regulatory oversight and solvency laws. S. 1995 allows AHP's to offer only issued plans that are subject to state solvency standards. Some regulatory oversight and an "average" of state mandated coverages. S. 725, HR 1470 - would amend IRC of 1986 to allow self emloyed individuals to deduct health insurance costs in computing self-employment taxes. NAIFA supports. S 207 - Amend the IRC of 1986 to allow deduction for health insurance premiums. NAIFA supports. HR 176 & HR 1177 - would allow unused flexible spending arrangement funds to be carried over to the next year. NAIFA & AHIA favors this option. HR 27 - An "Above the line" deduction for "higher deductible" health plans coupled with HSA's. NAIFA supports. HR 37, S. 978, HR 1872, HR 2063, HR 3873 creates Health Savings Accounts. NAIFA supports. HR 3511, S. 1569. NAIFA supports allowing states to establish LTC partnerships. HR 6331 - Would cut funding for Medicare Advantage - NAIFA opposes. HR 2096 & S. 702 - The Long-Term Care Affordability and Security Act of 2009 expands the authority under IRC Sectioin 125 that allows individuals to pay for certain benefits offered through cafeteria plans and/or flexible spending arrangement s with pre-tax dollars. AHIA & NAIFA support. HR 897 - Allows for Long Term Care insurance to be offered through cafeteria plans and/or FSA's as well as creates an above the line deduction for LTC premiums and provides a tax credit for caregivers. NAIFA & AHIA support. S.82 - A bill to amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to reauthorize the State Children's Health Insurance Program, to limit income eligibility expansions under that program until the lowest income eligible individuals are enrolled, and for other purposes. NAIFA supports. HR 1468 - To provide health care liability reform, and for other purposes. NAIFA supports. HR 1413 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow certain public employees a deductioin for distributions from governmental plans for health and long-term care insurance,and for other purposes. NAIFA supports. HR 1279 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the contribution limits to dependent care flexible spending accounts and to provide for a carryover of unused dependent care benefits. NAIFA supports. S. 1177 - Confidence in Long Term Care Insurance Act would instruct the Health and Human Services Department to ask the NAIC to collect data and also create a website called "LTC Insurance Compare" to help consumers research long term care insurance. NAIFA supports. HR 563 - To amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to require States to provide priority under the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) to children in families with gross income below 200 percent of the Federal poverty level. NAIFA supports. HR 542 - To amend titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to permit States to rely on findings from an express plan agency to conduct simplified eligibility determinations under Medicaid and the State Children's Health Insurance Program. NAIFA supports. HR 198 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a deduction for amounts paid for health insurance and prescription drug costs of individuals. NAIFA supports. HR 194 - To amend the Social Security Act to guarantee comprehensive health care coverage for all children born after 2009, and for other purposes. NAIFA opposes. HR 2 - To amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to extend and improve the Children's Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes. NAIFA opposes. S 94 - A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a nonrefundable tax credit for long-term care insurance premiums. NAIFA supports. HR 1891 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow an above-the-line deduction for half of an individual's long-term care insruance premiums. NAIFA supports. HR 897 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow individuals a deduction for qualified long-term care insurance premiums, use of such insurance under cafeteria plans and flexible spending arrangements, and a credit for individuals with long-term care needs. NAIFA supports. HR 3590, HR 4872 - Enacts the "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act." NAIFA opposes certain provisions.
Client expense: $315,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
2010 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
H. R. 2400, Strategies to Address Antimicrobial Resistance (STARR) Act; H. R. 6331, GAIN Act; Issues pertaining to the development of new antibiotics; H. R. 3276, American Medical Isotope Production Act; H. R. 6224, 21st Century ALERT Act; Issues pertaining to the orphan drug exemption to the 340 (B) program.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
General health care coverage and reimbursement; implementation issues regarding H.R. 3590, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; H.R. 6331, the Generating Antibiotic Incentives Now (GAIN) Act; and the Food and Drugs Administration legislative and regulatory issues.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $36,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
See page three HR 1 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 HR 805 / S 1028 Strengthening America's Public Health System Act H.R. 1105 FY 2009 Omnibus Appropriations Act HR 1321 Healthy Americans Act HR 1452 Medicare Clinical Diagnostic Laboratory Fee Schedule Modernization Act of 2009 HR 1699 / S 1220 Patient Access to Critical Lab Tests Act HR 2400 Strategies to Address Antimicrobial Resistance Act HR 2502 Comparative Effectiveness Research Act of 2009 HR 2824 Doctor-Patient Relationship and Research Protection Act HR 2937/ S 1305 MRSA Infection Prevention and Patient Protection Act HR 3104 Healthy Hospitals Act of 2009 HR 3002 / S 1259 PATIENTS Act of 2009 HR 3200 America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009 HR 3590 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act HR 3962 Affordable Health Care for America Act HR 6331 Generating Antibiotic Incentives Now Act S 1208 Strengthening America's Public Health System Act S 1213 Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Act of 2009 S 1220 Patient Access to Critical Lab Tests Act S 1299 Worker Infection Protection Act S. 1679 Affordable Health Choices Act S. 1796 America's Healthy Future Act of 2009
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE
See page five HR 1 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 HR 805 / S 1028 Strengthening America's Public Health System Act H.R. 1105 FY 2009 Omnibus Appropriations Act HR 1321 Healthy Americans Act HR 1452 Medicare Clinical Diagnostic Laboratory Fee Schedule Modernization Act of 2009 HR 1699 / S 1220 Patient Access to Critical Lab Tests Act HR 2400 Strategies to Address Antimicrobial Resistance Act HR 2502 Comparative Effectiveness Research Act of 2009 HR 2824 Doctor-Patient Relationship and Research Protection Act HR 2937/ S 1305 MRSA Infection Prevention and Patient Protection Act HR 3104 Healthy Hospitals Act of 2009 HR 3002 / S 1259 PATIENTS Act of 2009 HR 3200 America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009 HR 3590 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act HR 3962 Affordable Health Care for America Act HR 6331 Generating Antibiotic Incentives Now Act S 1208 Strengthening America's Public Health System Act S 1213 Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Act of 2009 S 1220 Patient Access to Critical Lab Tests Act S 1299 Worker Infection Protection Act S. 1679 Affordable Health Choices Act S. 1796 America's Healthy Future Act of 2009
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE
2010 · third_quarter · Health Issues
Medical Research Antibiotic Resistance issues P.L. 111-148 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act P.L. 111-152 Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 H.R. 6331 Generating Antibiotic Incentives Now Act of 2010 H.R. 3081 Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011 (340B Provisions) S. 11 To restore the application of the 340B drug discount program to orphan drugs with respect to childrens hospitals
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $90,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2010 · third_quarter · Pharmacy
Medical Research Prescription Drug/Federal Drug Admin/Center for Disease Control/Health and Human Services Issues Antibiotic Resistance Issues H.R. 2400 Strategies to Address Antimicrobial Resistance Act (STAAR) H.R. 2937 MRSA Infection Prevention and Patient Protection Act S. 369 Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act of 2009 H.R. 6331 Generating Antibiotic Incentives Now Act of 2010 S. 3686 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act, 2011(Infectious Disease Provisions)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $90,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2010 · third_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: $4,150,000 · 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 · third_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 1458/S. 565, Comprehensive Immunosuppressive Drug Coverage for Kidney Transplant Patients Act of 2009. Incentives for companies to develop anti-biotics/anti-infectives. H.R. 6331, Generating Antibiotic Incentives Now Act of 2010. Issues pertaining to community and hospital acquired infections (HAC). 340b program. Biosimilars. H.R. 2400, the Strategies to Address Antimicrobial Resistance Act. H.R.4213, American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010: 340b provisions.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · third_quarter · Health Issues
Medical Research Antibiotic Resistance issues P.L. 111-148 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) - funding of PPACA programs and provisions P.L. 111-152 Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 PDUFA Reauthorization - The Prescription Drug User Fee Act is due for reauthorization in 2012 and discussions in anticipation of that reauthorization have begun H.R. 5712 Health Care Technical Corrections - This bill would repeal a provision of the health care reform bill that would extend debarring to all parts of a corporate family when any part of that corporate family settles an investigation of misconduct with the government HR 759 Food and Drug Administration Globalization Act of 2009 S. 882 The Drug and Device Accountability Act of 2009 H.R.5740 - To provide for the mandatory recall of adulterated or misbranded drugs S. 369 Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act H.R. 1706 Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act H.R. 573 Fair Prescription Drug Competition Act S. 501 Fair Prescription Drug Competition Act H.R. 6331 Generating Antibiotic Incentives Now Act of 2010 H.R. 3081 Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011 (340B Provisions) - changes to the 340B Drug Discount Program. S. 11 To restore the application of the 340B drug discount program to orphan drugs with respect to childrens hospitals
Client expense: $220,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2010 · third_quarter · Pharmacy
Medical Research Prescription Drug/Federal Drug Admin/Center for Disease Control/Health and Human Services Issues Antibiotic Resistance Issues H.R. 2400 Strategies to Address Antimicrobial Resistance Act (STAAR) H.R. 2937 Methicillin Resistant Staph Aureus (MRSA) Infection Prevention and Patient Protection Act S. 369 Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act of 2009 H.R. 6331 Generating Antibiotic Incentives Now Act of 2010 S. 3686 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act, 2011(Infectious Disease Provisions)
Client expense: $220,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2010 · third_quarter · Medical/Disease Research/Clinical Labs
- S. 301, "A bill to amend title XI of the Social Security Act to provide for transparency in the relationship between physicians and manufacturers of drugs, devices, biologicals, or medical supplies for which payment is made under Medicare, Medicaid, or SCHIP", regarding all provisions. - H.R. 3790, "To amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act to repeal the Medicare competitive acquision program for durable medical equipment and prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) in a budget neutral manner. - H.R. 5440, "The Genomics and Personalized Medicine Act of 2010", regarding all provisions. - H. R. 6331, "Generating Antibiotic Incentives Act of 2010", regarding all provisions.
Client expense: $2,410,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2010 · third_quarter · Health Issues
HR 525 & S 406 - Association Health Plans. NAIFA opposes exempting AHP's from state benefit, regulatory oversight and solvency laws. S. 1995 allows AHP's to offer only issued plans that are subject to state solvency standards. Some regulatory oversight and an "average" of state mandated coverages. S. 725, HR 1470 - would amend IRC of 1986 to allow self emloyed individuals to deduct health insurance costs in computing self-employment taxes. NAIFA supports. S 207 - Amend the IRC of 1986 to allow deduction for health insurance premiums. NAIFA supports. HR 176 & HR 1177 - would allow unused flexible spending arrangement funds to be carried over to the next year. NAIFA & AHIA favors this option. HR 27 - An "Above the line" deduction for "higher deductible" health plans coupled with HSA's. NAIFA supports. HR 37, S. 978, HR 1872, HR 2063, HR 3873 creates Health Savings Accounts. NAIFA supports. HR 3511, S. 1569. NAIFA supports allowing states to establish LTC partnerships. HR 6331 - Would cut funding for Medicare Advantage - NAIFA opposes. HR 2096 & S. 702 - The Long-Term Care Affordability and Security Act of 2009 expands the authority under IRC Sectioin 125 that allows individuals to pay for certain benefits offered through cafeteria plans and/or flexible spending arrangement s with pre-tax dollars. AHIA & NAIFA support. HR 897 - Allows for Long Term Care insurance to be offered through cafeteria plans and/or FSA's as well as creates an above the line deduction for LTC premiums and provides a tax credit for caregivers. NAIFA & AHIA support. S.82 - A bill to amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to reauthorize the State Children's Health Insurance Program, to limit income eligibility expansions under that program until the lowest income eligible individuals are enrolled, and for other purposes. NAIFA supports. HR 1468 - To provide health care liability reform, and for other purposes. NAIFA supports. HR 1413 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow certain public employees a deductioin for distributions from governmental plans for health and long-term care insurance,and for other purposes. NAIFA supports. HR 1279 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the contribution limits to dependent care flexible spending accounts and to provide for a carryover of unused dependent care benefits. NAIFA supports. S. 1177 - Confidence in Long Term Care Insurance Act would instruct the Health and Human Services Department to ask the NAIC to collect data and also create a website called "LTC Insurance Compare" to help consumers research long term care insurance. NAIFA supports. HR 563 - To amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to require States to provide priority under the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) to children in families with gross income below 200 percent of the Federal poverty level. NAIFA supports. HR 542 - To amend titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to permit States to rely on findings from an express plan agency to conduct simplified eligibility determinations under Medicaid and the State Children's Health Insurance Program. NAIFA supports. HR 198 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a deduction for amounts paid for health insurance and prescription drug costs of individuals. NAIFA supports. HR 194 - To amend the Social Security Act to guarantee comprehensive health care coverage for all children born after 2009, and for other purposes. NAIFA opposes. HR 2 - To amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to extend and improve the Children's Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes. NAIFA opposes. S 94 - A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a nonrefundable tax credit for long-term care insurance premiums. NAIFA supports. HR 1891 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow an above-the-line deduction for half of an individual's long-term care insruance premiums. NAIFA supports. HR 897 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow individuals a deduction for qualified long-term care insurance premiums, use of such insurance under cafeteria plans and flexible spending arrangements, and a credit for individuals with long-term care needs. NAIFA supports. HR 3590, HR 4872 - Enacts the "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act." NAIFA opposes certain provisions.
Client expense: $315,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
2010 · third_quarter · Defense
Support defense and homeland security authorization and appropriations legislation relating to the development of technologies for use against biological and chemical contamination--Congressional contacts on FDA issues in HR 6331
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $70,000
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · third_quarter · Health Issues
Support authorization and appropriations legislation pertaining to the delivery of regional health services-HR 6331
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · third_quarter · Health Issues
Issues pertaining to antimicrobial resistance (the Strategies to Address Antimicrobial Resistance Act (HR 2400)). Issues pertaining to community and healthcare associated infections. Issues pertaining to medical isotopes (the American Medical Isotopes Production Act of 2009 (HR 3276)). Issues related to the 340B program, follow-on biologics (the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (HR 3590); the Affordable Health Care for America Act (HR 3962); and the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (HR 4872)). Issues related to oncology coverage (the Comprehensive Cancer Care Improvement Act of 2009 (HR 1844)). Issues related to oral cancer parity (the Cancer Drug Coverage Parity Act of 2009 (HR 2366)). Issues related to 340B (the American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010 (HR 4213)). Issues related to development incentives for infectious disease products (HR 6331)). Issues related to prostate cancer awareness (the PROSTATE Act of 2010 (S 3775)).
Client expense: $440,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · third_quarter · Health Issues
H. R. 2400, Strategies to Address Antimicrobial Resistance (STARR) Act; H. R. 6331, GAIN Act; Issues pertaining to the development of new antibiotics; H. R. 3276, American Medical Isotope Production Act; H. R. 6224, 21st Century ALERT Act; Issues pertaining to the orphan drug exemption to the 340 (B) program; H. R. 6389, issues pertaining to prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment; Issues pertaining to overactive bladder syndrome..
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · second_quarter · Health Issues
HR 525 & S 406 - Association Health Plans. NAIFA opposes exempting AHP's from state benefit, regulatory oversight and solvency laws. S. 1995 allows AHP's to offer only issued plans that are subject to state solvency standards. Some regulatory oversight and an "average" of state mandated coverages. S. 725, HR 1470 - would amend IRC of 1986 to allow self emloyed individuals to deduct health insurance costs in computing self-employment taxes. NAIFA supports. S 207 - Amend the IRC of 1986 to allow deduction for health insurance premiums. NAIFA supports. HR 176 & HR 1177 - would allow unused flexible spending arrangement funds to be carried over to the next year. NAIFA & AHIA favors this option. HR 27 - An "Above the line" deduction for "higher deductible" health plans coupled with HSA's. NAIFA supports. HR 37, S. 978, HR 1872, HR 2063, HR 3873 creates Health Savings Accounts. NAIFA supports. HR 3511, S. 1569. NAIFA supports allowing states to establish LTC partnerships. HR 6331 - Would cut funding for Medicare Advantage - NAIFA opposes. HR 2096 & S. 702 - The Long-Term Care Affordability and Security Act of 2009 expands the authority under IRC Sectioin 125 that allows individuals to pay for certain benefits offered through cafeteria plans and/or flexible spending arrangement s with pre-tax dollars. AHIA & NAIFA support. HR 897 - Allows for Long Term Care insurance to be offered through cafeteria plans and/or FSA's as well as creates an above the line deduction for LTC premiums and provides a tax credit for caregivers. NAIFA & AHIA support. S.82 - A bill to amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to reauthorize the State Children's Health Insurance Program, to limit income eligibility expansions under that program until the lowest income eligible individuals are enrolled, and for other purposes. NAIFA supports. HR 1468 - To provide health care liability reform, and for other purposes. NAIFA supports. HR 1413 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow certain public employees a deductioin for distributions from governmental plans for health and long-term care insurance,and for other purposes. NAIFA supports. HR 1279 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the contribution limits to dependent care flexible spending accounts and to provide for a carryover of unused dependent care benefits. NAIFA supports. S. 1177 - Confidence in Long Term Care Insurance Act would instruct the Health and Human Services Department to ask the NAIC to collect data and also create a website called "LTC Insurance Compare" to help consumers research long term care insurance. NAIFA supports. HR 563 - To amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to require States to provide priority under the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) to children in families with gross income below 200 percent of the Federal poverty level. NAIFA supports. HR 542 - To amend titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to permit States to rely on findings from an express plan agency to conduct simplified eligibility determinations under Medicaid and the State Children's Health Insurance Program. NAIFA supports. HR 198 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a deduction for amounts paid for health insurance and prescription drug costs of individuals. NAIFA supports. HR 194 - To amend the Social Security Act to guarantee comprehensive health care coverage for all children born after 2009, and for other purposes. NAIFA opposes. HR 2 - To amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to extend and improve the Children's Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes. NAIFA opposes. S 94 - A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a nonrefundable tax credit for long-term care insurance premiums. NAIFA supports. HR 1891 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow an above-the-line deduction for half of an individual's long-term care insruance premiums. NAIFA supports. HR 897 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow individuals a deduction for qualified long-term care insurance premiums, use of such insurance under cafeteria plans and flexible spending arrangements, and a credit for individuals with long-term care needs. NAIFA supports. HR 3590, HR 4872 - To enact the "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act." NAIFA opposes certain provisions.
Client expense: $315,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
2010 · second_quarter · Defense
Support defense and homeland security authorization and appropriations legislation relating to the development of technologies for use against biological and chemical contamination--Congressional contacts on FDA issues in HR 6331
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $90,000
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · second_quarter · Health Issues
Support authorization and appropriations legislation pertaining to the delivery of regional health services-HR 6331
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · first_quarter · Health Issues
Seeking assistance for funding, grants for hospital building needs following tornado-HR 6331
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · first_quarter · Health Issues
HR 525 & S 406 - Association Health Plans. NAIFA opposes exempting AHP's from state benefit, regulatory oversight and solvency laws. S. 1995 allows AHP's to offer only issued plans that are subject to state solvency standards. Some regulatory oversight and an "average" of state mandated coverages. S. 725, HR 1470 - would amend IRC of 1986 to allow self emloyed individuals to deduct health insurance costs in computing self-employment taxes. NAIFA supports. HR 3590 - Provides health care for most americans, controls costs and enhances health care system quality. NAIFA remains concerned that this proposal will increase costs to families and businesses. HR 1558, S. 623, HR 1092 - Amends title I of ERISA, title XXVII of the Public Service Act & IRC of 1986 to prohibit preexisting condition exclusions in group health plans and in health coverage in the group and individual markets. NAIFA opposes. S 207 - Amend the IRC of 1986 to allow deduction for health insurance premiums. NAIFA supports. HR 176 & HR 1177 - would allow unused flexible spending arrangement funds to be carried over to the next year. NAIFA & AHIA favors this option. HR 27 - An "Above the line" deduction for "higher deductible" health plans coupled with HSA's. NAIFA supports. S.4 the Health American Act. NAIFA supports many provisions but concerned over the bills support for AHPs. HR 37, S. 978, HR 1872, HR 2063, HR 3873 creates Health Savings Accounts. NAIFA supports. HR 3511, S. 1569. NAIFA supports allowing states to establish LTC partnerships. HR 6331 - Would cut funding for Medicare Advantage - NAIFA opposes. HR 2096 & S. 702 - The Long-Term Care Affordability and Security Act of 2009 expands the authority under IRC Sectioin 125 that allows individuals to pay for certain benefits offered through cafeteria plans and/or flexible spending arrangement s with pre-tax dollars. AHIA & NAIFA support. HR 897 - Allows for Long Term Care insurance to be offered through cafeteria plans and/or FSA's as well as creates an above the line deduction for LTC premiums and provides a tax credit for caregivers. NAIFA & AHIA support. S. 93 - A bill to provide quality affordable health insurance for small employers and individuals. S.82 - A bill to amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to reauthorize the State Children's Health Insurance Program, to limit income eligibility expansions under that program until the lowest income eligible individuals are enrolled, and for other purposes. NAIFA supports. S. 45 - A bill to improve patient access to health care services and provide improved medical care by reducing the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system. NAIFA supports. HR 1468 - To provide health care liability reform, and for other purposes. NAIFA supports. HR 1413 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow certain public employees a deductioin for distributions from governmental plans for health and long-term care insurance,and for other purposes. NAIFA supports. HR 1279 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the contribution limits to dependent care flexible spending accounts and to provide for a carryover of unused dependent care benefits. NAIFA supports. S. 1177 - Confidence in Long Term Care Insurance Act would instruct the Health and Human Services Department to ask the NAIC to collect data and also create a website called "LTC Insurance Compare" to help consumers research long term care insurance. NAIFA supports. HR 563 - To amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to require States to provide priority under the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) to children in families with gross income below 200 percent of the Federal poverty level. NAIFA supports. HR 542 - To amend titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to permit States to rely on findings from an express plan agency to conduct simplified eligibility determinations under Medicaid and the State Children's Health Insurance Program. NAIFA supports. HR 198 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a deduction for amounts paid for health insurance and prescription drug costs of individuals. NAIFA supports. HR 194 - To amend the Social Security Act to guarantee comprehensive health care coverage for all children born after 2009, and for other purposes. NAIFA opposes. HR 109 - To provide for the offering of Health Benefit Plans to individuals, to increase funding for State high risk health insurance pools, and to promote best practice protocols for State high risk pools. NAIFA supports. HR 15 - To provide a program of national health insurance, and for other purposes. NAIFA opposes. HR 2 - To amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to extend and improve the Children's Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes. NAIFA opposes. S 94 - A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a nonrefundable tax credit for long-term care insurance premiums. NAIFA supports. HR 1891 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow an above-the-line deduction for half of an individual's long-term care insruance premiums. NAIFA supports. HR 897 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow individuals a deduction for qualified long-term care insurance premiums, use of such insurance under cafeteria plans and flexible spending arrangements, and a credit for individuals with long-term care needs. NAIFA supports. HR 3590, HR 4872 - To enact the "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act." NAIFA opposes certain provisions.
Client expense: $315,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
2010 · first_quarter · Defense
Support defense and homeland security authorization and appropriations legislation relating to the development of technologies for use against biological and chemical contamination--Congressional contacts on FDA issues in HR 6331
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $90,000
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · first_quarter · Health Issues
Support authorization and appropriations legislation pertaining to the delivery of regional health services-HR 6331
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2009 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Seeking assistance for funding, grants for hospital building needs following tornado-HR 6331
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE