Health Savings and Affordability Act of 2011
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2012 · third_quarter · Health Issues
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HR 2: Repealing the Job Killing Health Care Law Act; HR 5: Protecting Access to Healthcare Act; HR 369: Health Savings and Affordability Act of 2011; HR 436: Protect Medical Innovation Act of 2011; HR 605: Patients Freedom to Choose Act; HR 1206: Access to Professional Health Insurance Advisors Act; HR 1580: Medicare Beneficary Preservation of Choice Act of 2011; HR 1744: American Job Protection Act; HR 2010: Family and Retirement Health Investment Act of 2011;
Client expense: $330,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2012 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R.369, Health Savings and Affordability Act (Austria) - HSA improvements, H.R. 436, Health Care Cost Reduction Act (Paulsen) - HSA, HRA, FSA provisions, ACA provisions, H.R. 450, Restoring Assistance for Families' and Seniors' Health Expenses Act (Reichert) - repeal of HSA and FSA restrictions, H.R. 524, Restoring Consumer-driven Health Care Act (Quayle) - repeal of HSA restrictions, H.R. 605, Patients' Freedom to Choose Act (Paulsen) - repeal of HSA and FSA restrictions, H.R. 1004, Health Flexible Spending Arrangements Improvements Act (Boustany) -- distribution of unused amounts from a Health FSA, H.R. 1370, Repeal of ACA Premium Tax (Boustany), H.R. 2010, Family and Retirement Health Investment Act (Paulsen) - HSA and FSA improvements, H.R. 2529, Restoring Access to Medication Act (Jenkins) - use of HSA funds and FSA funds to purchase OTC medications, H.R. 5842, Restoring Access to Medication Act (Jenkins) - use of HSA, HRA, and FSA funds for over-the-counter medications, H.R. 5858, Health Savings Accounts Improvements Act (Herger) - HSA provisions, H.R. 6005, Long-Term Care and Retirement Security Act (Courtney) - tax incentives for purchase of LTC insurance, consumer protections, H.R. 6088, Repeal of the Unfair Taxes on Health Care Act (Schweikert) - repeal of ACA premium tax and restrictions on HSAs / FSAs, H.R. 6137, Helping Save Americans' Health Care Choices Act (Fleming) - HSA and FSA provisions, H.R. 6162, Ensuring Women's Access to Free-Market Healthcare Act (Cassidy) - pregnancy-related coverage by HSA plans, S. 312, Patients' Freedom to Choose Act (Hutchison) - repeal of HSA and FSA restrictions, S. 1098, Family and Retirement Health Investment Act (Hatch) - HSA and FSA improvements, S. 1368, Restoring Access to Medication Act (Roberts) - use of HSA funds and FSA funds to purchase OTC medications, S. 1880, Jobs and Premium Protection Act (Barrasso) - repeal of health insurance premium tax, S. 2237, Small Business Jobs and Tax Relief Act (Reid) - amendment to repeal ACA premium tax, S. 2516, the FDA Safety and Innovation Act (Harkin) - pharmaceutical, medical device issues, S. 3187, the FDA Safety and Innovation Act (Harkin) - pharmaceutical, medical device issues.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R.369, Health Savings and Affordability Act (Austria) HSA improvements 16. Specific Lobbying Issues (continued): H.R. 436, Health Care Cost Reduction Act (Paulsen) HSA, HRA, FSA provisions, ACA provisions H.R. 450, Restoring Assistance for Families' and Seniors' Health Expenses Act (Reichert) repeal of HSA and FSA restrictions H.R. 524, Restoring Consumer-driven Health Care Act (Quayle) repeal of HSA restrictions H.R. 605, Patients' Freedom to Choose Act (Paulsen) repeal of HSA and FSA restrictions H.R. 1004, Health Flexible Spending Arrangements Improvements Act (Boustany) -- distribution of unused amounts from a Health FSA H.R. 1370, Repeal of ACA Premium Tax (Boustany) H.R. 2010, Family and Retirement Health Investment Act (Paulsen) HSA and FSA improvements H.R. 2529, Restoring Access to Medication Act (Jenkins) use of HSA funds and FSA funds to purchase OTC medications H.R. 5842, Restoring Access to Medication Act (Jenkins) use of HSA, HRA, and FSA funds for over-the-counter medications H.R. 5858, Health Savings Accounts Improvements Act (Herger) HSA provisions H.R. 6005, Long-Term Care and Retirement Security Act (Courtney) tax incentives for purchase of LTC insurance, consumer protections H.R. 6088, Repeal of the Unfair Taxes on Health Care Act (Schweikert) repeal of ACA premium tax and restrictions on HSAs / FSAs H.R. 6137, Helping Save Americans' Health Care Choices Act (Fleming) HSA and FSA provisions H.R. 6162, Ensuring Women's Access to Free-Market Healthcare Act (Cassidy) pregnancy-related coverage by HSA plans S. 312, Patients' Freedom to Choose Act (Hutchison) repeal of HSA and FSA restrictions S. 1098, Family and Retirement Health Investment Act (Hatch) HSA and FSA improvements S. 1368, Restoring Access to Medication Act (Roberts) use of HSA funds and FSA funds to purchase OTC medications S. 1880, Jobs and Premium Protection Act (Barrasso) repeal of health insurance premium tax S. 2237, Small Business Jobs and Tax Relief Act (Reid) amendment to repeal ACA premium tax S. 2516, the FDA Safety and Innovation Act (Harkin) pharmaceutical, medical device issues S. 3187, the FDA Safety and Innovation Act (Harkin) pharmaceutical, medical device issues Regulatory Issues: Annual insurer provider fees; issues concerning the patient-centered outcomes research fee; employer coverage mandate, W-2 reporting requirements, health insurer fee, and other issues relating to health care reform implementation.
Client expense: $2,020,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Pension & Welfare Benefits Administration, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2012 · fourth_quarter · Veterans
H.R. 369 TBI Treatment Act Residencies in the VA for Physical Therapists FY 2012 Appropriations for VA H.R. 1154/S. 769 Veterans Equal Treatment for Service Dogs Act Role of PT/PTA in Home Health H.R. 4238 TBI Act Joining Forces Initiative
Client expense: $478,000 · 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), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Federal Election Commission (FEC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2012 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
HR 2: Repealing the Job Killing Health Care Law Act; HR 5: Protecting Access to Healthcare Act; HR 369: Health Savings and Affordability Act of 2011; HR 436: Protect Medical Innovation Act of 2011; HR 605: Patients Freedom to Choose Act; HR 1206: Access to Professional Health Insurance Advisors Act; HR 1580: Medicare Beneficary Preservation of Choice Act of 2011; HR 1744: American Job Protection Act; HR 2010: Family and Retirement Health Investment Act of 2011; HR 2077: MLR Repeal Act of 2011; HR 3239: SAFE Medicate Patient Act; HR 3586: The Good Samaritan Medical Professionals Act; S 20: American Job Protection Act; S 312: Patient Freedom to Choose Act; S 720: Repeal the CLASS Entilement Act; S 2068: Access to Independent Health Insurance Advisors Act; S 2288 Access to Independent Health Insurance Advisors Act.
Client expense: $330,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2012 · fourth_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
S. 968 - Preventing Real Online Threats to Economic Creativity and Theft of Intellectual Property Act Potential FDA reauthorization, health, and fitness legislation H.R. 369 - Health Savings and Affordability Act S.174 - Healthy Lifestyles and Prevention America Act H.R. 2010 - Family and Retirement Health Investment Act H.R. 2649 - Personal Health Investment Today Act S. 2243 - Medicare Better Health Rewards Program
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R.369, Health Savings and Affordability Act (Austria) - HSA improvements. H.R. 436, Health Care Cost Reduction Act (Paulsen) - HSA, HRA, FSA provisions, ACA provisions. H.R. 450, Restoring Assistance for Families' and Seniors' Health Expenses Act (Reichert) - repeal of HSA and FSA restrictions. H.R. 524, Restoring Consumer-driven Health Care Act (Quayle) - repeal of HSA restrictions. H.R. 605, Patients' Freedom to Choose Act (Paulsen) - repeal of HSA and FSA restrictions. H.R. 1004, Health Flexible Spending Arrangements Improvements Act (Boustany) -- distribution of unused amounts from a Health FSA. H.R. 1370, Repeal of ACA Premium Tax (Boustany). H.R. 2010, Family and Retirement Health Investment Act (Paulsen) - HSA and FSA improvements. H.R. 2529, Restoring Access to Medication Act (Jenkins) - use of HSA funds and FSA funds to purchase OTC medications. H.R. 5842, Restoring Access to Medication Act (Jenkins) - use of HSA, HRA, and FSA funds for over-the-counter medications. H.R. 5858, Health Savings Accounts Improvements Act (Herger) - HSA provisions. H.R. 6005, Long-Term Care and Retirement Security Act (Courtney) - tax incentives for purchase of LTC insurance, consumer protections. H.R. 6088, Repeal of the Unfair Taxes on Health Care Act (Schweikert) - repeal of ACA premium tax and restrictions on HSAs / FSAs. H.R. 6137, Helping Save Americans' Health Care Choices Act (Fleming) - HSA and FSA provisions. H.R. 6162, Ensuring Women's Access to Free-Market Healthcare Act (Cassidy) - pregnancy-related coverage by HSA plans. S. 312, Patients' Freedom to Choose Act (Hutchison) - repeal of HSA and FSA restrictions. S. 1098, Family and Retirement Health Investment Act (Hatch) - HSA and FSA improvements. S. 1368, Restoring Access to Medication Act (Roberts) - use of HSA funds and FSA funds to purchase OTC medications. S. 1880, Jobs and Premium Protection Act (Barrasso) - repeal of health insurance premium tax. S. 2237, Small Business Jobs and Tax Relief Act (Reid) - amendment to repeal ACA premium tax. S. 2516, the FDA Safety and Innovation Act (Harkin) - pharmaceutical, medical device issues. S. 3187, the FDA Safety and Innovation Act (Harkin) - pharmaceutical, medical device issues.
2012 · third_quarter · Health Issues
HR 2: Repealing the Job Killing Health Care Law Act; HR 5: Protecting Access to Healthcare Act; HR 369: Health Savings and Affordability Act of 2011; HR 436: Protect Medical Innovation Act of 2011; HR 605: Patients Freedom to Choose Act; HR 1206: Access to Professional Health Insurance Advisors Act; HR 1580: Medicare Beneficary preservation of Choice Act of 2011; HR 1744: American Job Protection Act; HR 2010: Family and Retirement Health Investment Act of 2011; HR 2077: MLR Repeal Act of 2011; HR 3239: SAFE Medicate Patient Act; HR 3586: The Good Samaritan Medical Professionals Act; S 20: American Job Protection Act; S 312: Patients Freedom to Choose Act; S 720: Repeal the CLASS Entitlement Act; S 2068: Access to Independent Health Insurance Advisors Act; S 2288: Access to Independent Health Insurance Advisors Act.
Client expense: $330,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2012 · third_quarter · Veterans
H.R. 369 TBI Treatment Act Residencies in the VA for Physical Therapists FY 2012 Appropriations for VA H.R. 1154/S. 769 Veterans Equal Treatment for Service Dogs Act Role of PT/PTA in Home Health H.R. 4238 TBI Act Joining Forces Initiative
Client expense: $428,000 · 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), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Federal Election Commission (FEC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2012 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R.369, Health Savings and Affordability Act (Austria) HSA improvements 16. Specific Lobbying Issues (continued): H.R. 436, Health Care Cost Reduction Act (Paulsen) HSA, HRA, FSA provisions, ACA provisions H.R. 450, Restoring Assistance for Families' and Seniors' Health Expenses Act (Reichert) repeal of HSA and FSA restrictions H.R. 524, Restoring Consumer-driven Health Care Act (Quayle) repeal of HSA restrictions H.R. 605, Patients' Freedom to Choose Act (Paulsen) repeal of HSA and FSA restrictions H.R. 1004, Health Flexible Spending Arrangements Improvements Act (Boustany) -- distribution of unused amounts from a Health FSA H.R. 1370, Repeal of ACA Premium Tax (Boustany) H.R. 2010, Family and Retirement Health Investment Act (Paulsen) HSA and FSA improvements H.R. 2529, Restoring Access to Medication Act (Jenkins) use of HSA funds and FSA funds to purchase OTC medications H.R. 5842, Restoring Access to Medication Act (Jenkins) use of HSA, HRA, and FSA funds for over-the-counter medications H.R. 5858, Health Savings Accounts Improvements Act (Herger) HSA provisions H.R. 6005, Long-Term Care and Retirement Security Act (Courtney) tax incentives for purchase of LTC insurance, consumer protections H.R. 6088, Repeal of the Unfair Taxes on Health Care Act (Schweikert) repeal of ACA premium tax and restrictions on HSAs / FSAs H.R. 6137, Helping Save Americans' Health Care Choices Act (Fleming) HSA and FSA provisions H.R. 6162, Ensuring Women's Access to Free-Market Healthcare Act (Cassidy) pregnancy-related coverage by HSA plans S. 312, Patients' Freedom to Choose Act (Hutchison) repeal of HSA and FSA restrictions S. 1098, Family and Retirement Health Investment Act (Hatch) HSA and FSA improvements S. 1368, Restoring Access to Medication Act (Roberts) use of HSA funds and FSA funds to purchase OTC medications S. 1880, Jobs and Premium Protection Act (Barrasso) repeal of health insurance premium tax S. 2237, Small Business Jobs and Tax Relief Act (Reid) amendment to repeal ACA premium tax S. 2516, the FDA Safety and Innovation Act (Harkin) pharmaceutical, medical device issues S. 3187, the FDA Safety and Innovation Act (Harkin) pharmaceutical, medical device issues Regulatory Issues: Annual insurer provider fees; issues concerning the patient-centered outcomes research fee; employer coverage mandate, W-2 reporting requirements, and other issues relating to health care reform implementation.
2012 · third_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
S. 968 - Preventing Real Online Threats to Economic Creativity and Theft of Intellectual Property Act Potential FDA reauthorization, health, and fitness legislation H.R. 369 - Health Savings and Affordability Act S.174 - Healthy Lifestyles and Prevention America Act H.R. 2010 - Family and Retirement Health Investment Act H.R. 2649 - Personal Health Investment Today Act S. 2243 - Medicare Better Health Rewards Program
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · second_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R.369, Health Savings and Affordability Act (Austria) HSA improvements H.R. 436, Health Care Cost Reduction Act (Paulsen) HSA, HRA, FSA provisions, ACA provisions H.R. 450, Restoring Assistance for Families' and Seniors' Health Expenses Act (Reichert) repeal of HSA and FSA restrictions 16. Specific Lobbying Issues (continued): H.R. 524, Restoring Consumer-driven Health Care Act (Quayle) repeal of HSA restrictions H.R. 605, Patients' Freedom to Choose Act (Paulsen) repeal of HSA and FSA restrictions H.R. 1004, Health Flexible Spending Arrangements Improvements Act (Boustany) -- distribution of unused amounts from a Health FSA H.R. 1370, Repeal of ACA Premium Tax (Boustany) H.R. 2010, Family and Retirement Health Investment Act (Paulsen) HSA and FSA improvements H.R. 2529, Restoring Access to Medication Act (Jenkins) use of HSA funds and FSA funds to purchase OTC medications H.R. 5842, Restoring Access to Medication Act (Jenkins) use of HSA, HRA, and FSA funds for over-the-counter medications H.R. 5858, Health Savings Accounts Improvements Act (Herger) HSA provisions H.R. 6005, Long-Term Care and Retirement Security Act (Courtney) tax incentives for purchase of LTC insurance, consumer protections H.R. 5651, FDA Reform Act (Upton) pharmaceutical, medical device issues S. 312, Patients' Freedom to Choose Act (Hutchison) repeal of HSA and FSA restrictions S. 1098, Family and Retirement Health Investment Act (Hatch) HSA and FSA improvements S. 1368, Restoring Access to Medication Act (Roberts) use of HSA funds and FSA funds to purchase OTC medications S. 1880, Jobs and Premium Protection Act (Barrasso) repeal of health insurance premium tax S. 2516, the FDA Safety and Innovation Act (Harkin) pharmaceutical, medical device issues S. 3187, the FDA Safety and Innovation Act (Harkin) pharmaceutical, medical device issues Regulatory Issues: Annual insurer provider fees; issues concerning the patient-centered outcomes research fee; employer coverage mandate, W-2 reporting requirements, and other issues relating to health care reform implementation.
2012 · second_quarter · Veterans
H.R. 369 TBI Treatment Act Residencies in the VA for Physical Therapists FY 2012 Appropriations for VA H.R. 1154/S. 769 Veterans Equal Treatment for Service Dogs Act Role of PT/PTA in Home Health H.R. 4238 TBI Act Joining Forces Initiative
Client expense: $430,000 · 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), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Federal Election Commission (FEC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2012 · second_quarter · Health Issues
HR 2: Repealing the Job Killing Health Care Law Act; HR 5: Protecting Access to Healthcare Act; HR 369: Health Savings and Affordability Act of 2011; HR 436: Protect Medical Innovation Act of 2011; HR 605: Patients Freedom to Choose Act; HR 1206: Access to Professional Health Insurance Advisors Act; HR 1580: Medicare Beneficiary Preservation of Choice Act of 2011; HR 1744: American Job Protection Act; HR 2010: Family and Retirement Health Investment Act of 2011; HR 2077: MLR Repeal Act of 2011; HR 3239: SAFE Medicate Patient Act; HR 3586: The Good Samaritan Medical Professionals Act; S 20: American Job Protection Act; S 312: Patients Freedom to Choose Act; S 720: Repeal the CLASS Entitlement Act; S 2068: Access to Independent Health Insurance Advisors Act; S 2288: Access to Independent Health Insurance Advisors Act
Client expense: $330,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2012 · second_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R.369, Health Savings and Affordability Act (Austria) - HSA improvements H.R. 436, Health Care Cost Reduction Act (Paulsen) - HSA, HRA, FSA provisions, ACA provisions H.R. 450, Restoring Assistance for Families' and Seniors' Health Expenses Act (Reichert) - repeal of HSA and FSA restrictions H.R. 524, Restoring Consumer-driven Health Care Act (Quayle) - repeal of HSA restrictions H.R. 605, Patients' Freedom to Choose Act (Paulsen) - repeal of HSA and FSA restrictions H.R. 1004, Health Flexible Spending Arrangements Improvements Act (Boustany) -- distribution of unused amounts from a Health FSA H.R. 1370, Repeal of ACA Premium Tax (Boustany) H.R. 2010, Family and Retirement Health Investment Act (Paulsen) - HSA and FSA improvements H.R. 2529, Restoring Access to Medication Act (Jenkins) - use of HSA funds and FSA funds to purchase OTC medications H.R. 5842, Restoring Access to Medication Act (Jenkins) - use of HSA, HRA, and FSA funds for over-the-counter medications H.R. 5858, Health Savings Accounts Improvements Act (Herger) - HSA provisions H.R. 6005, Long-Term Care and Retirement Security Act (Courtney) - tax incentives for purchase of LTC insurance, consumer protections H.R. 5651, FDA Reform Act (Upton) - pharmaceutical, medical device issues S. 312, Patients' Freedom to Choose Act (Hutchison) - repeal of HSA and FSA restrictions S. 1098, Family and Retirement Health Investment Act (Hatch) - HSA and FSA improvements S. 1368, Restoring Access to Medication Act (Roberts) - use of HSA funds and FSA funds to purchase OTC medications S. 1880, Jobs and Premium Protection Act (Barrasso) - repeal of health insurance premium tax S. 2516, the FDA Safety and Innovation Act (Harkin) - pharmaceutical, medical device issues S. 3187, the FDA Safety and Innovation Act (Harkin) - pharmaceutical, medical device issues
2012 · second_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Annual fee on health insurance providers enacted by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act - HR 1370, To repeal the annual fee on health insurance providers enacted by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. *HSA improvements - HR 369, Health Savings and Affordability Act of 2011. *Repeal of HSA restrictions - HR 524, Restoring Consumer-driven Health Care Act of 2011. *Repeal of HSA and FSA restrictions - HR 450, Restoring Assistance for Families' and Seniors' Health Expenses Act of 2011; HR 605, Patients' Freedom to Choose Act; S 312, Patients' Freedom to Choose Act. *HSA and FSA improvements - HR 2010, Family and Retirement Health Investment Act of 2011; S 1098, Family and Retirement Health Investment Act of 2011. *Use of HSA and FSA funds to purchase OTC medications - HR 2529, Restoring Access to Medication Act; S 1368, Restoring Access to Medication Act; HR 5842, Restoring Access to Medication Act of 2012. *Health insurance premium tax - S 1880, Jobs and Premium Protection Act. *HSA, HRA, FSA provisions, ACA provisions - HR 436, Health Care Cost Reduction Act of 2012. *Distribution of unused amounts from a health FSA - HR 1004, Health Flexible Spending Arrangements Improvements Act of 2012. *HSA provisions - HR 5858, Health Savings Accounts Improvements Act of 2012. *Tax incentives for purchase of LTC insurance, consumer protections - HR 6005, Long-Term Care and Retirement Security Act of 2012.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $100,000
2012 · second_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
S. 968 - Preventing Real Online Threats to Economic Creativity and Theft of Intellectual Property Act Potential FDA reauthorization, health, and fitness legislation H.R. 369 - Health Savings and Affordability Act S.174 - Healthy Lifestyles and Prevention America Act H.R. 2010 - Family and Retirement Health Investment Act H.R. 2649 - Personal Health Investment Today Act S. 2243 - Medicare Better Health Rewards Program
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · first_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R.369, Health Savings and Affordability Act (Austria) HSA improvements H.R. 450, Restoring Assistance for Families' and Seniors' Health Expenses Act (Reichert) repeal of HSA and FSA restrictions H.R. 524, Restoring Consumer-driven Health Care Act (Quayle) repeal of HSA restrictions 16. Specific Lobbying Issues (continued): H.R. 605, Patients' Freedom to Choose Act (Paulsen) repeal of HSA and FSA restrictions H.R. 1370, Repeal of ACA Premium Tax (Boustany) H.R. 2010, Family and Retirement Health Investment Act (Paulsen) HSA and FSA improvements H.R. 2529, Restoring Access to Medication Act (Jenkins) use of HSA funds and FSA funds to purchase OTC medications S. 312, Patients' Freedom to Choose Act (Hutchison) repeal of HSA and FSA restrictions S. 1098, Family and Retirement Health Investment Act (Hatch) HSA and FSA improvements S. 1368, Restoring Access to Medication Act (Roberts) use of HSA funds and FSA funds to purchase OTC medications S. 1880, Jobs and Premium Protection Act (Barrasso) health insurance premium tax Regulatory Issues: Annual insurer provider fees; issues concerning the patient-centered outcomes research fee; employer coverage mandate, W-2 reporting requirements, and other issues relating to health care reform implementation. 18. Lobbyists (continued): K. Callahan: Ross (March 2005- January 2012); Research Assistant, Senator Tim Johnson (October 2001 March 2005). G. Gierer: Legislative Correspondent, Senator Dodd (May 1997 - December 1999); Staff Assistant, Representative DeLauro (March 1996-May 1997).
Client expense: $2,450,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2012 · first_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
*HSA improvements - HR 369, Health Savings and Affordability Act of 2011. *Repeal of HSA restrictions - HR 524, Restoring Consumer-driven Health Care Act of 2011. *Repeal of HSA and FSA restrictions - HR 450, Restoring Assistance for Families' and Seniors' Health Expenses Act of 2011; HR 605, Patients' Freedom to Choose Act; S 312, Patients' Freedom to Choose Act. *HSA and FSA improvements - HR 2010, Family and Retirement Health Investment Act of 2011; S 1098, Family and Retirement Health Investment Act of 2011. *Healthcare reform, including premium tax repeal - HR 1370, To repeal the annual fee on health insurance providers enacted by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. *Use of HSA and FSA funds to purchase OTC medications - HR 2529, Restoring Access to Medication Act; S 1368, Restoring Access to Medication Act. *Health insurance premium tax - S 1880, Jobs and Premium Protection Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $100,000
2012 · first_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R.369, Health Savings and Affordability Act (Austria) - HSA improvements. H.R. 450, Restoring Assistance for Families' and Seniors' Health Expenses Act (Reichert) - repeal of HSA and FSA restrictions. H.R. 524, Restoring Consumer-driven Health Care Act (Quayle) - repeal of HSA restrictions. H.R. 605, Patients' Freedom to Choose Act (Paulsen) - repeal of HSA and FSA restrictions. H.R. 1370, Repeal of ACA Premium Tax (Boustany). H.R. 2010, Family and Retirement Health Investment Act (Paulsen) - HSA and FSA improvements. H.R. 2529, Restoring Access to Medication Act (Jenkins) - use of HSA funds and FSA funds to purchase OTC medications. S. 312, Patients' Freedom to Choose Act (Hutchison) - repeal of HSA and FSA restrictions. S. 1098, Family and Retirement Health Investment Act (Hatch) - HSA and FSA improvements. S. 1368, Restoring Access to Medication Act (Roberts) - use of HSA funds and FSA funds to purchase OTC medications. S. 1880, Jobs and Premium Protection Act (Barrasso) - health insurance premium tax.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
2012 · first_quarter · Health Issues
HR 5, Protecting Access to Healthcare Act; HR 436 Protecting Medical Innovation Act of 2011; HR 3239 SAFE Medicare Patient Act; HR 3586 The Good Samaritan Medical Professionals Act; HR 369 Health Savings and Affordability Act of 2011; HR 2010 Family and Retirement Health Investment Act of 2011; S 720 Fiscal Responsibility and Retirement Security Act of 2011; S 1479 Medicare Beneficiary Preservation of Choice Act of 2011; S 2068 Access to Independent Health Insurance Advisors Act of 2012.
Client expense: $330,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2012 · first_quarter · Veterans
H.R. 369 TBI Treatment Act Residencies in the VA for Physical Therapists FY 2012 Appropriations for VA H.R. 1154/S. 769 Veterans Equal Treatment for Service Dogs Act Role of PT/PTA in Home Health H.R. 4238 TBI Act Joining Forces Initiative
Client expense: $360,000 · 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), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2012 · first_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
S. 968 - Preventing Real Online Threats to Economic Creativity and Theft of Intellectual Property Act Potential FDA reauthorization, health, and fitness legislation H.R. 369 - Health Savings and Affordability Act S.174 - Healthy Lifestyles and Prevention America Act H.R. 2010 - Family and Retirement Health Investment Act H.R. 2649 - Personal Health Investment Today Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2011 · first_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R.369, Health Savings and Affordability Act (Austria) HSA improvements; H.R. 450, Restoring Assistance for Families' and Seniors' Health Expenses Act (Reichert) repeal of HSA and FSA restrictions (cont.) H.R. 524, Restoring Consumer-driven Health Care Act (Quayle) repeal of HSA restrictionsl; H.R. 605, Patients' Freedom to Choose Act (Paulsen) repeal of HSA and FSA restrictions; S. 312, Patients' Freedom to Choose Act (Hutchison) repeal of HSA and FSA restrictions TAX (Regulatory) Issues relating to Health Savings Accounts; issues regarding payment for OTC drugs from a health account; issues regarding deduction for remuneration for insurance services; issues concerning small employer tax credits and retiree coverage reinsurance; issues regarding application of the nondiscrimination rules to insured group health coverage; issues relating to withholding of government contract payments; pre-existing condition insurance plans, internal claims and appeals and external review processes, coverage of preventive services; pre-existing condition exclusions, lifetime and annual dollar limits on benefits, rescissions, and patient protections; grandfathered health plan provisions; dependent coverage; issues relating to IRC Sec 162(m) reporting; issues relating to the annual fee on health insurance providers; employer reporting of health coverage; determination of COBRA premium values; and other issues relating to health care reform implementation. Komendant (con't): Altmire: 01-2007 to 04-2009; Blue Dog Coalition (Shared Employee) 04-2009 to 02-2011; Full list available at : http://www.legistorm.com/person/Erik_Komendant/33059.html.
Client expense: $2,430,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2011 · fourth_quarter · Veterans
H.R. 369 TBI Treatment Act Residencies in the VA for Physical Therapists FY 2012 Appropriations for VA H.R. 1154/S. 769 Veterans Equal Treatment for Service Dogs Act Role of PT/PTA in Home Health
Client expense: $470,000 · 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), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2011 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
*HSA improvements - HR 369, Health Savings and Affordability Act of 2011. *Repeal of HSA restrictions - HR 524, Restoring Consumer-driven Health Care Act of 2011. *Repeal of HSA and FSA restrictions - HR 450, Restoring Assistance for Families' and Seniors' Health Expenses Act of 2011; HR 605, Patients' Freedom to Choose Act; S 312, Patients' Freedom to Choose Act. *HSA and FSA improvements - HR 2010, Family and Retirement Health Investment Act of 2011; S 1098, Family and Retirement Health Investment Act of 2011. *Healthcare reform, including premium tax repeal - HR 1370, To repeal the annual fee on health insurance providers enacted by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. *Use of HSA and FSA funds to purchase OTC medications - HR 2529, Restoring Access to Medication Act; S 1368, Restoring Access to Medication Act. *TAA health coverage tax credits - HR 2832, To extend the Generalized System of Preferences, and for other purposes. *Health insurance premium tax - S 1880, Jobs and Premium Protection Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $100,000
2011 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R.369, Health Savings and Affordability Act (Austria) - HSA improvements, H.R. 450, Restoring Assistance for Families' and Seniors' Health Expenses Act (Reichert) - repeal of HSA and FSA restrictions, H.R. 524, Restoring Consumer-driven Health Care Act (Quayle) - repeal of HSA restrictions, H.R. 605, Patients' Freedom to Choose Act (Paulsen) - repeal of HSA and FSA restrictions, H.R. 1370, Repeal of ACA Premium Tax (Boustany), H.R. 2010, Family and Retirement Health 16. Specific Lobbying Issues (con't): Investment Act (Paulsen) HSA and FSA improvements H.R. 2529, Restoring Access to Medication Act (Jenkins) use of HSA funds and FSA funds to purchase OTC medications H.R. 2832, Trade Adjustment Assistance Extension Act (Camp) TAA health coverage tax credits S. 312, Patients' Freedom to Choose Act (Hutchison) repeal of HSA and FSA restrictions S. 1098, Family and Retirement Health Investment Act (Hatch) HSA and FSA improvements S. 1368, Restoring Access to Medication Act (Roberts) use of HSA funds and FSA funds to purchase OTC medications S. 1880, Jobs and Premium Protection Act (Barrasso) health insurance premium tax H.R. 674, Three Percent Withholding Repeal and Job Creation Act (Herger) - repeal of the 3% withholding requirements on government contracts TAX (Regulatory Issues): Issues relating to withholding of government contract payments; issues relating to IRC Sec 162(m) reporting; issues regarding annual insurer provider fees; issues concerning the patient-centered outcomes research fee; employer coverage mandate, W-2 reporting requirements, and other issues relating to health care reform implementation.
Client expense: $2,750,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2011 · fourth_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
S. 968 - Preventing Real Online Threats to Economic Creativity and Theft of Intellectual Property Act Potential FDA reauthorization, health, and fitness legislation H.R. 369 - Health Savings and Affordability Act S.174 - Healthy Lifestyles and Prevention America Act H.R. 2010 - Family and Retirement Health Investment Act H.R. 2649 - Personal Health Investment Today Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2011 · second_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R.369, Health Savings and Affordability Act (Austria) HSA improvements (cont.) H.R. 450, Restoring Assistance for Families' and Seniors' Health Expenses Act (Reichert) repeal of HSA and FSA restrictions; H.R. 524, Restoring Consumer-driven Health Care Act (Quayle) repeal of HSA restrictions; H.R. 605, Patients' Freedom to Choose Act (Paulsen) repeal of HSA and FSA restrictions; H.R. 1370, Repeal of ACA Premium Tax (Boustany); H.R. 2010, Family and Retirement Health Investment Act (Paulsen) HSA and FSA improvements; S. 312, Patients' Freedom to Choose Act (Hutchison) repeal of HSA and FSA restrictions; S. 1098, Family and Retirement Health Investment Act (Hatch) HSA and FSA improvements. TAX (Regulatory) Issues relating to Health Savings Accounts; issues relating to withholding of government contract payments; pre-existing condition insurance plans, internal claims and appeals and external review processes, coverage of preventive services; pre-existing condition exclusions, lifetime and annual dollar limits on benefits, rescissions, and patient protections; grandfathered health plan provisions; dependent coverage; reporting the value of employer-sponsored coverage; collection of insurer fees; operation of health insurance exchanges; reporting of medical loss ratio rebates; issues relating to IRC Sec 162(m) reporting; and other issues relating to health care reform implementation. Durham (con't): the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation, Washington, DC, 2001-2005: Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for Health Policy (8/034/04 and 1/054/05); Deputy to the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Health Policy (7/02 4/05); Senior Advisor for Health Policy (12/01-7/02). SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (SSA), Washington, DC, 1998-2001: Acting Associate Commissioner for Retirement Policy (9/00-12/01); Deputy Associate Commissioner for Retirement Policy (7/98-12/01); OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, Washington, DC, 1987-1989: Policy Analyst, Health and Income Maintenance Division.
2011 · first_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R.369, Health Savings and Affordability Act (Austria) HSA improvements; H.R. 450, Restoring Assistance for Families' and Seniors' Health Expenses Act (Reichert) repeal of HSA and FSA restrictions (cont.) H.R. 524, Restoring Consumer-driven Health Care Act (Quayle) repeal of HSA restrictionsl; H.R. 605, Patients' Freedom to Choose Act (Paulsen) repeal of HSA and FSA restrictions; S. 312, Patients' Freedom to Choose Act (Hutchison) repeal of HSA and FSA restrictions TAX (Regulatory) Issues relating to Health Savings Accounts; issues regarding payment for OTC drugs from a health account; issues regarding deduction for remuneration for insurance services; issues concerning small employer tax credits and retiree coverage reinsurance; issues regarding application of the nondiscrimination rules to insured group health coverage; issues relating to withholding of government contract payments; pre-existing condition insurance plans, internal claims and appeals and external review processes, coverage of preventive services; pre-existing condition exclusions, lifetime and annual dollar limits on benefits, rescissions, and patient protections; grandfathered health plan provisions; dependent coverage; issues relating to IRC Sec 162(m) reporting; issues relating to the annual fee on health insurance providers; employer reporting of health coverage; determination of COBRA premium values; and other issues relating to health care reform implementation. Komendant (con't): Altmire: 01-2007 to 04-2009; Blue Dog Coalition (Shared Employee) 04-2009 to 02-2011; Full list available at : http://www.legistorm.com/person/Erik_Komendant/33059.html.
Client expense: $2,330,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2011 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R.369, Health Savings and Affordability Act (Austria) HSA improvements H.R. 450, Restoring Assistance for Families' and Seniors' Health Expenses Act (Reichert) repeal of HSA and FSA restrictions H.R. 524, Restoring Consumer-driven Health Care Act (Quayle) repeal of HSA restrictions H.R. 605, Patients' Freedom to Choose Act (Paulsen) repeal of HSA and FSA restrictions H.R. 1370, Repeal of ACA Premium Tax (Boustany) H.R. 2010, Family and Retirement Health Investment Act (Paulsen) HSA and FSA improvements H.R. 2529, Restoring Access to Medication Act (Jenkins) use of HSA funds and FSA funds to purchase OTC medications H.R. 2832, Trade Adjustment Assistance Extension Act (Camp) TAA health coverage tax credits S. 312, Patients' Freedom to Choose Act (Hutchison) repeal of HSA and FSA restrictions S. 1098, Family and Retirement Health Investment Act (Hatch) HSA and FSA improvements S. 1368, Restoring Access to Medication Act (Roberts) use of HSA funds and FSA funds to purchase OTC medications TAX (Regulatory): Issues relating to withholding of government contract payments; issues relating to IRC Sec 162(m) reporting; issues regarding annual insurer provider fees; issues concerning the patient-centered outcomes research fee; and other issues relating to health care reform implementation.
Client expense: $2,350,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2011 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
*HSA improvements - HR 369, Health Savings and Affordability Act of 2011. *Repeal of HSA restrictions - HR 524, Restoring Consumer-driven Health Care Act of 2011. *Repeal of HSA and FSA restrictions - HR 450, Restoring Assistance for Families' and Seniors' Health Expenses Act of 2011; HR 605, Patients' Freedom to Choose Act; S 312, Patients' Freedom to Choose Act. *HSA and FSA improvements - HR 2010, Family and Retirement Health Investment Act of 2011; S 1098, Family and Retirement Health Investment Act of 2011. *Healthcare reform, including premium tax repeal - HR 1370, To repeal the annual fee on health insurance providers enacted by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Use of HSA and FSA funds to purchase OTC medications - HR 2529, Restoring Access to Medication Act; S 1368, Restoring Access to Medication Act. *TAA health coverage tax credits - HR 2832, To extend the Generalized System of Preferences, and for other purposes.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $100,000
2011 · third_quarter · Veterans
H.R. 369 TBI Treatment Act Residencies in the VA for Physical Therapists FY 2012 Appropriations for VA H.R. 1154/S. 769 Veterans Equal Treatment for Service Dogs Act Role of PT/PTA in Home Health
Client expense: $330,000 · 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), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2011 · third_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
S. 968 - Preventing Real Online Threats to Economic Creativity and Theft of Intellectual Property Act Potential health and fitness legislation H.R. 369 - Health Savings and Affordability Act S.174 - Healthy Lifestyles and Prevention America Act H.R. 2010 - Family and Retirement Health Investment Act H.R. 2649 - Personal Health Investment Today Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2011 · second_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Healthcare reform, including premium tax repeal - HR 1370, To repeal the annual fee on health insurance providers enacted by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. *HSA improvements - HR 369, Health Savings and Affordability Act of 2011. *Repeal of HSA restrictions - HR 524, Restoring Consumer-driven Health Care Act of 2011. *Repeal of HSA and FSA restrictions - HR 450, Restoring Assistance for Families' and Seniors' Health Expenses Act of 2011; HR 605, Patients' Freedom to Choose Act; S 312, Patients' Freedom to Choose Act. *HSA and FSA improvements - HR 2010, Family and Retirement Health Investment Act of 2011; S 1098, Family and Retirement Health Investment Act of 2011.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $100,000
2011 · second_quarter · Veterans
H.R. 369 TBI Treatment Act Residencies in the VA for Physical Therapists FY 2012 Appropriations for VA H.R. 1154/S. 769 Veterans Equal Treatment for Service Dogs Act Role of PT/PTA in Home Health
Client expense: $330,000 · 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), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2011 · second_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R.369, Health Savings and Affordability Act (Austria) HSA improvements (cont.) H.R. 450, Restoring Assistance for Families' and Seniors' Health Expenses Act (Reichert) repeal of HSA and FSA restrictions; H.R. 524, Restoring Consumer-driven Health Care Act (Quayle) repeal of HSA restrictions; H.R. 605, Patients' Freedom to Choose Act (Paulsen) repeal of HSA and FSA restrictions; H.R. 1370, Repeal of ACA Premium Tax (Boustany); H.R. 2010, Family and Retirement Health Investment Act (Paulsen) HSA and FSA improvements; S. 312, Patients' Freedom to Choose Act (Hutchison) repeal of HSA and FSA restrictions; S. 1098, Family and Retirement Health Investment Act (Hatch) HSA and FSA improvements. TAX (Regulatory) Issues relating to Health Savings Accounts; issues relating to withholding of government contract payments; pre-existing condition insurance plans, internal claims and appeals and external review processes, coverage of preventive services; pre-existing condition exclusions, lifetime and annual dollar limits on benefits, rescissions, and patient protections; grandfathered health plan provisions; dependent coverage; reporting the value of employer-sponsored coverage; collection of insurer fees; operation of health insurance exchanges; reporting of medical loss ratio rebates; issues relating to IRC Sec 162(m) reporting; and other issues relating to health care reform implementation. Durham (con't): the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation, Washington, DC, 2001-2005: Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for Health Policy (8/034/04 and 1/054/05); Deputy to the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Health Policy (7/02 4/05); Senior Advisor for Health Policy (12/01-7/02). SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (SSA), Washington, DC, 1998-2001: Acting Associate Commissioner for Retirement Policy (9/00-12/01); Deputy Associate Commissioner for Retirement Policy (7/98-12/01); OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, Washington, DC, 1987-1989: Policy Analyst, Health and Income Maintenance Division.
2011 · second_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
S. 968 - Preventing Real Online Threats to Economic Creativity and Theft of Intellectual Property Act Potential health and fitness legislation H.R. 369 - Health Savings and Affordability Act S.174 - Healthy Lifestyles and Prevention America Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2011 · second_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
S. 968 - Preventing Real Online Threats to Economic Creativity and Theft of Intellectual Property Act Potential health and fitness legislation H.R. 369 - Health Savings and Affordability Act S.174 - Healthy Lifestyles and Prevention America Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2011 · first_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
*HSA improvements - HR 369, Health Savings and Affordability Act of 2011. *Repeal of HSA restrictions - HR 524, Restoring Consumer-driven Health Care Act of 2011. *Repeal of HSA and FSA restrictions - HR 450, Restoring Assistance for Families' and Seniors' Health Expenses Act of 2011; HR 605, Patients' Freedom to Choose Act; S 312, Patients' Freedom to Choose Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $100,000
2011 · first_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R.369, Health Savings and Affordability Act (Austria) HSA improvements; H.R. 450, Restoring Assistance for Families' and Seniors' Health Expenses Act (Reichert) repeal of HSA and FSA restrictions (cont.) H.R. 524, Restoring Consumer-driven Health Care Act (Quayle) repeal of HSA restrictionsl; H.R. 605, Patients' Freedom to Choose Act (Paulsen) repeal of HSA and FSA restrictions; S. 312, Patients' Freedom to Choose Act (Hutchison) repeal of HSA and FSA restrictions TAX (Regulatory) Issues relating to Health Savings Accounts; issues regarding payment for OTC drugs from a health account; issues regarding deduction for remuneration for insurance services; issues concerning small employer tax credits and retiree coverage reinsurance; issues regarding application of the nondiscrimination rules to insured group health coverage; issues relating to withholding of government contract payments; pre-existing condition insurance plans, internal claims and appeals and external review processes, coverage of preventive services; pre-existing condition exclusions, lifetime and annual dollar limits on benefits, rescissions, and patient protections; grandfathered health plan provisions; dependent coverage; issues relating to IRC Sec 162(m) reporting; issues relating to the annual fee on health insurance providers; employer reporting of health coverage; determination of COBRA premium values; and other issues relating to health care reform implementation.
Client expense: $2,330,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2011 · first_quarter · Veterans
H.R. 369 TBI Treatment Act Residencies in the VA for Physical Therapists FY 2012 Appropriations for VA
Client expense: $250,000 · 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), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
| Republican |
| VA |
| Dan Burton | Republican | IN |
| Dennis A. Ross | Republican | FL |
| Donald A. Manzullo | Republican | IL |
| Glenn Thompson | Republican | PA |
| Jack Kingston | Republican | GA |
| Lynn A. Westmoreland | Republican | GA |
| Michele Bachmann | Republican | MN |
| Mike Coffman | Republican | CO |
| Mike Pence | Republican | IN |
| Patrick J. Tiberi | Republican | OH |
| Pete Sessions | Republican | TX |
| Randy Neugebauer | Republican | TX |
| Renee L. Ellmers | Republican | NC |
| Ron Paul | Republican | TX |
| Stevan Pearce | Republican | NM |
| W. Todd Akin | Republican | MO |
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Client expense: $2,630,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Pension & Welfare Benefits Administration, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Client expense: $2,240,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Pension & Welfare Benefits Administration, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Government targets: Administration on Aging, Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Pension & Welfare Benefits Administration, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Government targets: Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), Treasury, Dept of
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Government targets: Administration on Aging, Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Pension & Welfare Benefits Administration, SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Client expense: $2,230,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), Treasury, Dept of
Government targets: Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), Treasury, Dept of
Government targets: Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Pension & Welfare Benefits Administration, SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $2,180,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), Treasury, Dept of
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Government targets: Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), Treasury, Dept of