Medicare Access to Radiology Care Act of 2011

Advocated for Congress to consider HR 3032, which would recognize radiologists assistants as a Medicare provider. This legislation impacts the UMDNJ-School of Health Related Professions. Advocated for Congress to consider the isues that are contributing to pharmaceutical drug shortages in the nation, including many critical oncology-related drugs. This issue impacts The Cancer Institute of New Jersey and University Hospital.

Client expense: $76,205 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Medicare Access to Radiology Care Act (H.R. 3032 -- all provisions) -- Issues related to Medicare coverage of medical imaging services performed by radiologist assistants; Issues related to the status of radiologist assistants

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

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), SENATE

HR 2104 and S 3338 - the Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility and Excellence (CARE) in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy bill; HR 3032 - the Medicare Access to Radiology Care Act; and other issues related to Medicare policy for technical component reimbursement for medical imaging and radiation therapy technologists.

Client expense: $57,900 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Indian Health Service, SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)

Advocated for Congress to consider HR 3032 which would recognize radiologists assistants as a Medicare provider. This legislation impacts the UMDNJ-School of Health Related Professions. Advocated for Congress to consider the issues that are contributing to pharmaceutical drug shortages in the nation, including many critical oncology-related drugs. This issue impacts The Cancer Institute of New Jersey, and University Hospital.

Client expense: $66,896 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Medicare Access to Radiology Care Act (H.R. 3032 -- all provisions) -- Issues related to Medicare coverage of medical imaging services performed by radiologist assistants; Issues related to the status of radiologist assistants

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

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), SENATE

HR 3032 - The Medicare Access to Radiology Care Act and bills related to Medicare reimbursement for services provided by radiologist assistants. Medicare reimbursement policy for medical imaging and radiation therapy services.

Client expense: $42,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Advocated for Congress to consider HR 3032 which would recognize radiologists assistants as a Medicare provider. This legislation impacts the UMDNJ-School of Health Related Professions. Advocated for Congress to consider the issues that are contributing to pharmaceutical drug shortages in the nation, including many critical oncology-related drugs. This issue impacts The Cancer Institute of New Jersey, and University Hospital. Advocated for Congress to consider the Stillbirth and SUID Prevention, Education and Awareness Act of 2011 which would advance the prevention of stillbirths and sudden unexplained infant deaths. The UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School jointly administers the NJ SUID center with Hackensack University Hospital. Urged Senator Lautenberg and Senator Menendez to support the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Reauthorization Act of 2011, including those components of the pending Bill providing potential funding support for the nation's network of Poison Control Centers. The pending legislation would potentially impact the NJ Poison Information and Education System (NJPIES), which is located at the UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School.

Client expense: $100,342 · Firm income: Not reported

Medicare Access to Radiology Care Act (H.R. 3032 -- all provisions) -- Issues related to Medicare coverage of medical imaging services performed by radiologist assistants; Issues related to the status of radiologist assistants

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

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), SENATE

HR 3032 - The Medicare Access to Radiology Care Act and bills related to Medicare reimbursement for services provided by radiologist assistants. Medicare reimbursement policy for medical imaging and radiation therapy services.

Client expense: $48,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Advocated for Congress to consider HR 3032 which would recognize radiologists assistants as a Medicare provider. This legislation impacts the UMDNJ-School of Health Related Professions. Advocated for Congress to consider the issues that are contributing to pharmaceutical drug shortages in the nation, includiing many critical oncology-related drugs. This issue impacts The Cancer Institute of New Jersey, and University Hospital. Advocated for Congress to consider the Stillbirth and SUID Prevention, Education and Awareness Act of 2011 which would advance the prevention of stillbirths and sudden unexplained infant deaths. The UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School jointly administers the NJ SUID center with Hackensack University Hospital. Urged Senator Lautenberg and Senator Menendez to support the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Reauthorization Act of 2011, including those components of the pending Bill providing potential funding support for the nations network of Poison Control Centers. The pending legislation would potentially impact the NJ Poison Information and Education System (NJPIES), which is located at the UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School. Urged Congress to support the passage of the Combatting Autism Reauthorization Act of 2011. Grant funded programs which have been re-authorized under the 2011 Bill are of potential interest to the Elizabeth Boggs Center at UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, and to the NJMS Autism Center.

Client expense: $70,252 · Firm income: Not reported

Medicare Access to Radiology Care Act (H.R. 3032 -- all provisions) -- Issues related to Medicare coverage of medical imaging services performed by radiologist assistants; Issues related to the status of radiologist assistants

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

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), SENATE

Advocated for adequate funding levels for several programs important to UMDNJ within the FY2012 Labor/HHS/Education Appropriations bill (S. 1599 and un-numbered House bill). These included the National Institutes of Health, Community Health Centers, Centers for Disease Control, Poison Control Centers program, the HRSA Health Professions Training programs, and the NIOSH Eduation and Research Centers which provides the UMDNJ-School of Public Health with resources to address work related injuries and illnesses. Advocated for the introduction of congressional legislation, H.R. 3032, to recognize radiologist assistants as a Medicare provider. This legislation impacts the UMDNJ-School of Health Related Professions. Advocated for Congress to consider the issues that are contributing to pharmaceutical drug shortages in the nation, including many critical oncology-related drugs. This issue impacts The Cancer Institute of New Jersey, and University Hospital. Advocated for adequate funding levels for the National Cancer Institute within the FY 2012 Labor/HHS/Education appropriations bill.

Client expense: $87,272 · Firm income: Not reported

HR 3032 - the Medicare Access to Radiology Care Act and other bills dealing with Medicare requirements for radiologist assistants.

Client expense: $47,960 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE