Indian Country Economic Development Act

H.R. 1, "Full Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011", regarding All provisions. H.R. 1599, "Department of Labor, Health and Human Services and Related Agencies Act of 2012", regarding all provisions. S. 3070, "Department of Labor, Health and Human Services and Related Agencies Act of 2012", regarding all provisions.

Client expense: $190,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 2055 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, HR 2112 - Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, S 1572 - Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, HR 2219 - Department of Defense Appropriations Act, HR 2354 - Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, HR 2017 - Continuing Appropriations Act; HR 3070 - Making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes; HR 1599; S 1601 - Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act; S 1596 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; issues related to Homeland Security, Transportation Security, Cybersecurity; issues related to funding for university based research and outreach.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 1, "Full Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011", regarding All provisions. H.R. 1599, "Department of Labor, Health and Human Services and Related Agencies Act of 2012", regarding all provisions. S.3070, "Department of Labor, Health and Human Services and Related Agencies Act of 2012", regarding all provisions.

Client expense: $270,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R.1599, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations, FY2012, Provisions relating to Community Health Centers Public Law 112-74, Consolidated Appropriations Act, FY2012, Provisions relating to Community Health Centers Monitor the following: Public Law 112-33, Continuing Appropriations Act, 2012 (through 10/4/11) Public Law 112-36, Continuing Appropriations Act, 2012 (through 11/18/11) Public Law 112-67, 4th FY2012 Continuing Resolution (through December 17, 2011) Public Law 112-68, 5th FY2012 Continuing Resolution (through December 23, 2011) Public Law 112-25, Budget Control Act of 2011 Public Law 111-148, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, provisions relating to Community Health Centers Public Law 111-152, Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010, provisions relating to Community Health Centers.

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

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

Grants prospecting/support services for at-risk youth/anti-obesity purposes; FY12 Labor/HHS/Education Appropriations (H.R. 1599); FY12 Commerce/Justice/Science Appropriations (H.R. 2596, S. 1572), FY12 Minibus (H.R. 2112), Consolidated Appropriations Act (H.R. 2055, H.R. 3671)

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $21,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 1599, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services and Education Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012, all provisions relating to hospital and health care programs. H.R. 1596, Departments of Transportation and Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012, all provisions relating to economic development initiatives. Oppose debt reduction proposals that adversely affect Medicare and Medicaid.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Provided information on the need for nursing education capacity and the retention of newer and older nurses in the workplace. (no bill) Discussed barriers to care that can result from language differences between providers and patients and/or lack of translation services. (no bill) H.J.Res 44, H.R. 1599, H.J. Res.79, H.R. 2068, H.R. 2017Labor-Health & Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations bill for FY2012 - Lobbied for funding for LIHEAP. Sent letters to House and Senate LHHS Subcommittees on funding for SSA Administration, Older Americans Act nutrition, health care delivery reform, CLASS, LIHEAP, Older Americans Act caregiver programs and Medicaid. Pub. Law 111-148 & 111-152 - Discussed implementation of health disparities data collection provisions of the Affordable Care Act. Pub. Law 111-148 & 111-152 - Discussed implementation of health care legislation that would reform the health care system to provide affordable quality health care and expand access to long term care services. Lobbied in support of comparative effectiveness research. (no bill) Discussed need to increase health information technology quality measurements and access to qualified systems. (no bill) S. 1019, Hearing Aid Assistance Tax Credit Act - Discussed Hearing Aid Assistance Tax Credit Act which would provide a $500 credit to people of all ages. H.R. 217, To repeal the Prevention and Public Health Fund - Lobbied against the repeal the Prevention and Public Health Trust Fund. This fund is an important component in state and community efforts to prevent illness and promote health. Discussed Pre-existing Condition Insurance Program. (no bill) Discussed Accountable Care Organization and Medical Shared savings. (no bill) Discussed Rate Review. (no bill) Discussed Internal Appeals and External Review Process. (no bill) Discussed Medicare reimbursement issues. Lobbied in support of Medicare physician payment reform. Discussed legislation to make prescription drugs more affordable to older Americans. S. 159, The Confidence in Long-Term Care Insurance Act - Discussed the Long-Term Insurance Act which improves the consumer protections of LTC insurance policies and make more and better information available to consumers to help them make informed decisions about such policies. H.R. 63, The Long-Term Care Insurance Reform Act - Discussed the Long Term Care Insurance Act which improves the consumer protections of LTC insurance policies and make more and better information available to consumers to help them make informed decisions about such policies. S. 1416/H.R. 2645, Medigap Medical Loss Ratio Improvement Act - Lobbied for bill introduction and helped with crafting. Discussed Internal Claims, Appeals and external Review Process. (no bill) Discussed HIPAA Privacy Rule Accounting under HITECH Act. (no bill) Discussed coverage for screening depression and screening and counseling for alcohol misuse. (no bill) Discussed consumer operated and oriented plan programs. (no bill) Discussed standards related to risk adjustment, reinsurance, and risk mitigation as they relate to exchanges. (no bill) H.R.2077, MLR Repeal Act of 2011 - Expressed opposition to the elimination of provision in the Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148)Discussed opposition to draft legislation regarding the elimination of grandfathered status. (no bill) Discussed association health plans with DOL, HHS and DOT. (no bill) Discussed quality and care coordination with HHS. (no bill)

Provided information on the need for nursing education capacity and the retention of newer and older nurses in the workplace. (no bill) Discussed barriers to care that can result from language differences between providers and patients and/or lack of translation services. (no bill) H.J.Res 44, H.R. 1599, H.J. Res.79, H.R. 2068, H.R. 2017Labor-Health & Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations bill for FY2012 - Lobbied for funding for LIHEAP. Sent letters to House and Senate LHHS Subcommittees on funding for SSA Administration, Older Americans Act nutrition, health care delivery reform, CLASS, LIHEAP, Older Americans Act caregiver programs and Medicaid. Pub. Law 111-148 & 111-152 - Discussed implementation of health disparities data collection provisions of the Affordable Care Act. Pub. Law 111-148 & 111-152 - Discussed implementation of health care legislation that would reform the health care system to provide affordable quality health care and expand access to long term care services. Lobbied in support of comparative effectiveness research. (no bill) Discussed need to increase health information technology quality measurements and access to qualified systems. (no bill) S. 1019, Hearing Aid Assistance Tax Credit Act - Discussed Hearing Aid Assistance Tax Credit Act which would provide a $500 credit to people of all ages. H.R. 217, To repeal the Prevention and Public Health Fund - Lobbied against the repeal the Prevention and Public Health Trust Fund. This fund is an important component in state and community efforts to prevent illness and promote health. Discussed Pre-existing Condition Insurance Program. (no bill) Discussed Accountable Care Organization and Medical Shared savings. (no bill) Discussed Rate Review. (no bill) Discussed Internal Appeals and External Review Process. (no bill) Discussed Medicare reimbursement issues. Lobbied in support of Medicare physician payment reform. Discussed legislation to make prescription drugs more affordable to older Americans. S. 159, The Confidence in Long-Term Care Insurance Act - Discussed the Long-Term Insurance Act which improves the consumer protections of LTC insurance policies and make more and better information available to consumers to help them make informed decisions about such policies. H.R. 63, The Long-Term Care Insurance Reform Act - Discussed the Long Term Care Insurance Act which improves the consumer protections of LTC insurance policies and make more and better information available to consumers to help them make informed decisions about such policies. S. 1416/H.R. 2645, Medigap Medical Loss Ratio Improvement Act - Lobbied for bill introduction and helped with crafting. Discussed Internal Claims, Appeals and external Review Process. (no bill) Discussed HIPAA Privacy Rule Accounting under HITECH Act. (no bill) Discussed coverage for screening depression and screening and counseling for alcohol misuse. (no bill) Discussed consumer operated and oriented plan programs. (no bill) Discussed standards related to risk adjustment, reinsurance, and risk mitigation as they relate to exchanges. (no bill) H.R.2077, MLR Repeal Act of 2011 - Expressed opposition to the elimination of provision in the Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148)Discussed opposition to draft legislation regarding the elimination of grandfathered status. (no bill) Discussed association health plans with DOL, HHS and DOT. (no bill) Discussed quality and care coordination with HHS. (no bill)

Diabetes research issues. Monitor debt ceiling negotiations. H.R. 1599, Labor-HHS Appropriations.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 2219, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2012, all provisions relating to hospital, medical programs, and medical research. H.R. 1599, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012, Title II, all provisions relating to hospitals, medical programs and medical research.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R.1599, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations, FY2012, Provisions relating to Community Health Centers Monitor the following: H.R.2017, Continuing Appropriations Act, FY2012 H.R.2608, Continuing Appropriations Act, FY2012 Public Law 112-25, Budget Control Act of 2011 Public Law 111-148, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, provisions relating to Community Health Centers Public Law 111-152, Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010, provisions relating to Community Health Centers.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000

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

Grants prospecting/support services for at-risk youth/anti-obesity purposes; FY12 Labor/HHS/Education Appropriations (H.R. 1599); FY12 Commerce/Justice/Science Appropriations (H.R. 2596, S. 1572)

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $21,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE