Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act of 2015

Advocate for improved access to cochlear implants; Medicare Coverage; Advocate for EHDI Legislation, H.R. 1344.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)

Support H.R. 1344, S. 2424, the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act- To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize a program for early detection, diagnosis, and treatment regarding deaf and hard-of-hearing newborns, infants, and young children.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Support for Hearing aid tax credit assistance act, H.R. 1882/S. 315 Support for Early Hearing Detection and Identification Act, S. 2424/H.R. 1344 Oppose S. 9, Over the Counter Hearing Aid Act

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 1344/S. 2424, "the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act of 2015," all provisions. Reauthorization of NASPER, the federal program providing support for state Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) funding request for 2017. Funding for Graduate Medical Education, in general. Funding for NIH and medical research, in general. Funding to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) Office on Smoking and Health (OSH) for tobacco cessation intervention and preventive services. Approval of the authorized level of user fees for the Food and Drug Administrations (FDA) oversight of tobacco products and to oppose any effort to limit the authority that Congress granted the FDA under the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (TCA). Funding for the Pediatric Device Consortia for 2017. Funding for Human Temporal Bone Laboratories in the US. Opposition to policy riders in the House/Senate Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies appropriations bill for Fiscal Year 2017 that would weaken FDA's authority to regulate tobacco products.

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

Advocate for improved access to cochlear implants; Medicare Coverage; Advocate for EHDI Legislation, H.R. 1344.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)

S. 315, Hearing Aid Assistance Tax Credit Act 2015, as related to approval of a tax credit for the purchase of hearing aids. H.R. 353, to amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the qualifications of hearing aid specialists of the Veterans Health Administration of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes as related to hearing aid specialists independently providing hearing aid evaluations, fittings and orientation, verification and clinical outcomes measurements, and customary after care services. H.R. 1344, the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act of 2015, to amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize a program for early detection, diagnosis, and treatment regarding deaf and hard-of-hearing newborns, infants, and young children. Various issues related to the Congressional Hearing Health Caucus regarding advising on issues and legislation concerning hearing health. Various issues at the Federal Communications Commission related to speech and communications. Various issues related to the Food and Drug Administrations draft guidance on Personal Sound Amplification Products (PSAPs). Various issues related to section 2706(A) of the Public Health Service Act regarding nondiscrimination legislation. Various issues related to DOL actions surrounding employer sponsored wrap-around coverage to eligible employees. Various issues related to DOL and HHS actions surrounding the Summary of Benefits and Coverage and Uniform Glossary document used by qualified health plans.

Client expense: $280,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Support H.R. 1344, S. 2424, the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act- To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize a program for early detection, diagnosis, and treatment regarding deaf and hard-of-hearing newborns, infants, and young children.

Client expense: $32,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Support for Hearing aid tax credit assistance act, H.R. 1882/S. 315 Support for Early Hearing Detection and Identification Act, S. 2424/H.R. 1344

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 1344/S. 2424, "the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act of 2015," all provisions. Reauthorization of NASPER, the federal program providing support for state Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) funding request for 2017. Funding for Graduate Medical Education, in general. Funding for NIH and medical research, in general. Funding to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) Office on Smoking and Health (OSH) for tobacco cessation intervention and preventive services. Approval of the authorized level of user fees for the Food and Drug Administrations (FDA) oversight of tobacco products and to oppose any effort to limit the authority that Congress granted the FDA under the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (TCA). Funding for the Pediatric Device Consortia for 2017. Funding for Human Temporal Bone Laboratories in the US. Opposition to policy riders in the House/Senate Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies appropriations bill for Fiscal Year 2017 that would weaken FDA's authority to regulate tobacco products.

Client expense: $130,000 · Firm income: Not reported

S. 315, Hearing Aid Assistance Tax Credit Act 2015, as related to approval of a tax credit for the purchase of hearing aids. H.R. 353, to amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the qualifications of hearing aid specialists of the Veterans Health Administration of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes as related to hearing aid specialists independently providing hearing aid evaluations, fittings and orientation, verification and clinical outcomes measurements, and customary after care services. H.R. 1344, the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act of 2015, to amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize a program for early detection, diagnosis, and treatment regarding deaf and hard-of-hearing newborns, infants, and young children. Various issues related to the Congressional Hearing Health Caucus regarding advising on issues and legislation concerning hearing health. Various issues at the Federal Communications Commission related to speech and communications. Various issues related to the Food and Drug Administrations draft guidance on Personal Sound Amplification Products (PSAPs). Various issues related to section 2706(A) of the Public Health Service Act regarding nondiscrimination legislation. Various issues related to DOL actions surrounding employer sponsored wrap-around coverage to eligible employees. Various issues related to DOL and HHS actions surrounding the Summary of Benefits and Coverage and Uniform Glossary document used by qualified health plans.

Client expense: $240,000 · Firm income: Not reported

S. 315, Hearing Aid Assistance Tax Credit Act 2015, as related to approval of a tax credit for the purchase of hearing aids. H.R. 353, to amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the qualifications of hearing aid specialists of the Veterans Health Administration of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes as related to hearing aid specialists independently providing hearing aid evaluations, fittings and orientation, verification and clinical outcomes measurements, and customary after care services. H.R. 1344, the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act of 2015, to amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize a program for early detection, diagnosis, and treatment regarding deaf and hard-of-hearing newborns, infants, and young children. Various issues related to the Congressional Hearing Health Caucus regarding advising on issues and legislation concerning hearing health. Various issues at the Federal Communications Commission related to speech and communications. Various issues related to the Food and Drug Administrations draft guidance on Personal Sound Amplification Products (PSAPs). Various issues related to section 2706(A) of the Public Health Service Act regarding nondiscrimination legislation. Various issues related to DOL actions surrounding employer sponsored wrap-around coverage to eligible employees. Various issues related to DOL and HHS actions surrounding the Summary of Benefits and Coverage and Uniform Glossary document used by qualified health plans.

Client expense: $290,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Advocates for improved access to cochlear implants; Medicare Coverage; Advocate for EHDI Legislation, H.R. 1344.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)

Support for Hearing aid tax credit assistance act, H.R. 1882/S. 315 Support for Early Hearing Detection and Identification Act, S. 2424/H.R. 1344 Support for World Health Organization hearing related resolution via the Centers for Disease Control Advocacy regarding the regulation of hearing aids via the Food and Drug Administration

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

Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Support H.R. 1344, S. 2424, the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act- To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize a program for early detection, diagnosis, and treatment regarding deaf and hard-of-hearing newborns, infants, and young children.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 1344/S. 2424, the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act of 2015, all provisions. Reauthorization of NASPER, the federal program providing support for state Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) funding request for 2017. Funding for Graduate Medical Education, in general. Funding for NIH and medical research, in general. Funding to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) Office on Smoking and Health (OSH) for tobacco cessation intervention and preventive services. Approval of the authorized level of user fees for the Food and Drug Administrations (FDA) oversight of tobacco products and to oppose any effort to limit the authority that Congress granted the FDA under the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (TCA). Funding for the Pediatric Device Consortia for 2017. Funding for Human Temporal Bone Laboratories in the US.

Client expense: $130,000 · Firm income: Not reported

H.R. 1344, the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act of 2015

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. 315, Hearing Aid Assistance Tax Credit Act 2015, as related to approval of a tax credit for the purchase of hearing aids. H.R. 353, to amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the qualifications of hearing aid specialists of the Veterans Health Administration of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes as related to hearing aid specialists independently providing hearing aid evaluations, fittings and orientation, verification and clinical outcomes measurements, and customary after care services. H.R. 1344, the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act of 2015, to amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize a program for early detection, diagnosis, and treatment regarding deaf and hard-of-hearing newborns, infants, and young children. Various issues related to the Congressional Hearing Health Caucus regarding advising on issues and legislation concerning hearing health. Various issues at the Federal Communications Commission related to speech and communications. Various issues related to the Food and Drug Administrations draft guidance on Personal Sound Amplification Products (PSAPs). Various issues related to section 2706(A) of the Public Health Service Act regarding nondiscrimination legislation. Various issues related to DOL actions surrounding employer sponsored wrap-around coverage to eligible employees. Various issues related to DOL and HHS actions surrounding the Summary of Benefits and Coverage and Uniform Glossary document used by qualified health plans.

Client expense: $210,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Advocates for improved access to cochlear implants; Medicare Coverage; Advocate for EHDI Legislation, H.R. 1344.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)

Support H.R. 1344, the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act- To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize a program for early detection, diagnosis, and treatment regarding deaf and hard-of-hearing newborns, infants, and young children.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Public Law 111-148, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act - Implementation issues related to Medicaid reimbursement for neonatologists and pediatric cardiologists, Medicare evaluation and management coding practices, qualifying neonatologists as primary care practioners for purposes of program eligibility, public insurance plan provider participation and payment issues, Medicare reimbursement for anesthesiology services. Public Law 111-152, the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act - Implementation issues related to Medicaid reimbursement for neonatologists and pediatric cardiologists, Medicare evaluation and management coding practices, qualifying neonatologists as primary care practioners for purposes of program eligibility, public insurance plan provider participation and payment issues, Medicare reimbursement for anesthesiology services. Public Law 112-144, the Food and Drug Administration Safety and Innovation Act - Implementation issues related to drug shortage issues. Public Law 113-146, Veterans' Access to Care through Choice, Accountability, and Transparency Act of 2014 - Implementation issues related to physician contracting and reimbursement issues. Public Law 114-113, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016, provisions relating to Medicare, Medicaid and the Meaningful Use program. Public Law 114-74, Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015, provisions relating to Medicare, Medicaid and health care generally. H.R. 1462 and S. 799 Protecting Our Infants Act of 2015, all provisions. HR. 1344, Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act of 2015, all provisions.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $75,000

H.R. 1344, the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act of 2015

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. 315, Hearing Aid Assistance Tax Credit Act 2015, as related to approval of a tax credit for the purchase of hearing aids. H.R. 353, to amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the qualifications of hearing aid specialists of the Veterans Health Administration of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes as related to hearing aid specialists independently providing hearing aid evaluations, fittings and orientation, verification and clinical outcomes measurements, and customary after care services. H.R. 1344, the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act of 2015, to amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize a program for early detection, diagnosis, and treatment regarding deaf and hard-of-hearing newborns, infants, and young children. Various issues related to the Congressional Hearing Health Caucus regarding advising on issues and legislation concerning hearing health. Various issues at the Federal Communications Commission related to speech and communications. Various issues related to the Food and Drug Administrations draft guidance on Personal Sound Amplification Products (PSAPs). Various issues related to section 2706(A) of the Public Health Service Act regarding nondiscrimination legislation. Various issues related to DOL actions surrounding employer sponsored wrap-around coverage to eligible employees. Various issues related to DOL and HHS actions surrounding the Summary of Benefits and Coverage and Uniform Glossary document used by qualified health plans.

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

Advocates for improved access to cochlear implants; Medicare Coverage; Advocate for EHDI Legislation, H.R. 1344.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)

Funding for NIH and medical research; in general. Funding for Graduate Medical Education, in general. FY 2016 budgets; in general. Funding in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2016 Agriculture, Rural Development, and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) appropriations bill for the Pediatric Device Consortia (PDC) Grant Program at the Office of Orphan Products Development (OOPD) at FDA. H.R. 1344, the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act of 2015; all provisions. H.R. 1859, the Ensuring Childrens Access to Specialty Care Act of 2015; all provisions. Opposition to Section 747 of the House Agriculture Appropriations Bill with regards to FDAs authority under the Tobacco Control Act. Opposition to provisions in the FY 2016 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies appropriations bill to eliminate, or reduce, funding for the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ). Opposition to language in the FY16 House Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies (LHHS) Appropriations bill that would cut funding for tobacco prevention at the CDC Office on Smoking and Health by 50 percent. Opposition to proposed "rider" language in the FY 16 House Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill that changes the so-called grandfather date for e-cigarettes, cigars and other unregulated products and exempts these products from an important review requirement in the Tobacco Control Act (TCA). S. 2424, Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act of 2015; all provisions.

Client expense: $210,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Support H.R. 1344, the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act- To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize a program for early detection, diagnosis, and treatment regarding deaf and hard-of-hearing newborns, infants, and young children.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 1344, the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act of 2015

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Funding for NIH and medical research; in general. Funding for Graduate Medical Education, in general. FY 2016 budgets; in general. Funding in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2016 Agriculture, Rural Development, and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) appropriations bill for the Pediatric Device Consortia (PDC) Grant Program at the Office of Orphan Products Development (OOPD) at FDA. H.R. 1344, the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act of 2015; all provisions. H.R. 1859, the Ensuring Childrens Access to Specialty Care Act of 2015; all provisions. Opposition to Section 747 of the House Agriculture Appropriations Bill with regards to FDAs authority under the Tobacco Control Act. Opposition to provisions in the FY 2016 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies appropriations bill to eliminate funding for the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ). Opposition to language in the FY16 House Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies (LHHS) Appropriations bill that would cut funding for tobacco prevention at the CDC Office on Smoking and Health by 50 percent. Opposition to proposed "rider" language in the FY 16 House Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill that changes the so-called grandfather date for e-cigarettes, cigars and other unregulated products and exempts these products from an important review requirement in the Tobacco Control Act (TCA).

Client expense: $220,000 · Firm income: Not reported

S. 315, Hearing Aid Assistance Tax Credit Act 2015, as related to approval of a tax credit for the purchase of hearing aids. H.R. 353, to amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the qualifications of hearing aid specialists of the Veterans Health Administration of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes as related to hearing aid specialists independently providing hearing aid evaluations, fittings and orientation, verification and clinical outcomes measurements, and customary after care services. H.R. 1344, the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act of 2015, to amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize a program for early detection, diagnosis, and treatment regarding deaf and hard-of-hearing newborns, infants, and young children. Various issues related to the Congressional Hearing Health Caucus regarding advising on issues and legislation concerning hearing health. Various issues at the Federal Communications Commission related to speech and communications. Various issues related to the Food and Drug Administrations draft guidance on Personal Sound Amplification Products (PSAPs). Various issues related to section 2706(A) of the Public Health Service Act regarding nondiscrimination legislation. Various issues related to DOL actions surrounding employer sponsored wrap-around coverage to eligible employees. Various issues related to DOL and HHS actions surrounding the Summary of Benefits and Coverage and Uniform Glossary document used by qualified health plans.

Client expense: $200,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Support H.R. 1344, the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act- To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize a program for early detection, diagnosis, and treatment regarding deaf and hard-of-hearing newborns, infants, and young children.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Advocates for improved access to cochlear implants; Medicare Coverage; Advocate for EHDI Legislation, H.R. 1344.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)

S. 315, Hearing Aid Assistance Tax Credit Act 2015, as related to approval of a tax credit for the purchase of hearing aids. H.R. 353, to amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the qualifications of hearing aid specialists of the Veterans Health Administration of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes as related to hearing aid specialists independently providing hearing aid evaluations, fittings and orientation, verification and clinical outcomes measurements, and customary after care services. H.R. 1344, the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act of 2015, to amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize a program for early detection, diagnosis, and treatment regarding deaf and hard-of-hearing newborns, infants, and young children. Various issues related to the Congressional Hearing Health Caucus regarding advising on issues and legislation concerning hearing health. Various issues at the Federal Communications Commission related to speech and communications. Various issues related to the Food and Drug Administrations draft guidance on Personal Sound Amplification Products (PSAPs). Various issues related to section 2706(A) of the Public Health Service Act regarding nondiscrimination legislation. Various issues related to DOL actions surrounding employer sponsored wrap-around coverage to eligible employees. Various issues related to DOL and HHS actions surrounding the Summary of Benefits and Coverage and Uniform Glossary document used by qualified health plans.

Client expense: $280,000 · Firm income: Not reported

H.R. 1344, the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act of 2015

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Support H.R. 1344, the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act- To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize a program for early detection, diagnosis, and treatment regarding deaf and hard-of-hearing newborns, infants, and young children.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Funding for NIH and medical research; in general. Funding for Graduate Medical Education, in general. FY 2016 budgets; in general. Funding in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2016 Agriculture, Rural Development, and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) appropriations bill for the Pediatric Device Consortia (PDC) Grant Program at the Office of Orphan Products Development (OOPD) at FDA. H.R. 1344, the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act of 2015; all provisions. H.R. 1859, the Ensuring Childrens Access to Specialty Care Act of 2015; all provisions. Opposition to Section 747 of the House Agriculture Appropriations Bill with regards to FDAs authority under the Tobacco Control Act. Opposition to provisions in the FY 2016 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies appropriations bill to eliminate funding for the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ).

Client expense: $170,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)

Advocates for improved access to cochlear implants; Medicare Coverage; Advocate for EHDI Legislation, H.R. 1344.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)

Health care quality and safety; antimicrobial use in food animal production; ophthalmology injected device policy; clinical research on antimicrobial resistance; early childhood hearing detection, H.R. 1344 Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act; Lyme disease; nursing policy issues; alternatives to animal toxicity testing; physician self referral

Client expense: $120,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

S. 315, Hearing Aid Assistance Tax Credit Act 2015, as related to approval of a tax credit for the purchase of hearing aids. H.R. 353, to amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the qualifications of hearing aid specialists of the Veterans Health Administration of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes as related to hearing aid specialists independently providing hearing aid evaluations, fittings and orientation, verification and clinical outcomes measurements, and customary after care services. H.R. 1344, the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act of 2015, to amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize a program for early detection, diagnosis, and treatment regarding deaf and hard-of-hearing newborns, infants, and young children. Various issues related to the Congressional Hearing Health Caucus regarding advising on issues and legislation concerning hearing health. Various issues at the Federal Communications Commission related to speech and communications. Various issues related to the Food and Drug Administrations draft guidance on Personal Sound Amplification Products (PSAPs). Various issues related to section 2706(A) of the Public Health Service Act regarding nondiscrimination legislation. Various issues related to DOL actions surrounding employer sponsored wrap-around coverage to eligible employees. Various issues related to DOL and HHS actions surrounding the Summary of Benefits and Coverage and Uniform Glossary document used by qualified health plans.

Client expense: $280,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Funding for NIH and medical research; in general. Funding for Graduate Medical Education, in general. FY 2016 budgets; in general. Funding in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2016 Agriculture, Rural Development, and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) appropriations bill for the Pediatric Device Consortia (PDC) Grant Program at the Office of Orphan Products Development (OOPD) at FDA. H.R. 1344, the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act of 2015; all provisions.

Client expense: $180,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE

S. 315, Hearing Aid Assistance Tax Credit Act 2015, as related to approval of a tax credit for the purchase of hearing aids. H.R. 353, to amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the qualifications of hearing aid specialists of the Veterans Health Administration of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes as related to hearing aid specialists independently providing hearing aid evaluations, fittings and orientation, verification and clinical outcomes measurements, and customary after care services. H.R. 1344, the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act of 2015, to amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize a program for early detection, diagnosis, and treatment regarding deaf and hard-of-hearing newborns, infants, and young children. Various issues related to the Congressional Hearing Health Caucus regarding advising on issues and legislation concerning hearing health. Various issues at the Federal Communications Commission related to speech and communications. Various issues related to the Food and Drug Administrations draft guidance on Personal Sound Amplification Products (PSAPs). Various issues related to section 2706(A) of the Public Health Service Act regarding nondiscrimination legislation. Various issues related to DOL actions surrounding employer sponsored wrap-around coverage to eligible employees. Various issues related to DOL and HHS actions surrounding the Summary of Benefits and Coverage and Uniform Glossary document used by qualified health plans.

Client expense: $200,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Support H.R. 1344, the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act- To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize a program for early detection, diagnosis, and treatment regarding deaf and hard-of-hearing newborns, infants, and young children.

Client expense: $85,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Opposition to H.R. 353/S. 564 Veterans' Access to Hearing Health Act of 2015- Authorizes the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to appoint licensed hearing aid specialists in the Veterans Health Administrator. Opposition to H.R. 1116 Medicare Audiology Services Enhancement Act of 2015 Support of S. 315 and House activities related to the Hearing Aid Assistance Tax Credit Act. This bill Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a tax credit of up to $500 in a taxable year for the purchase of a hearing aid Support of H.R. 1344- Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Opposition to H.R. 353/S. 564 Veterans' Access to Hearing Health Act of 2015- Authorizes the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to appoint licensed hearing aid specialists in the Veterans Health Administrator. Opposition to H.R. 1116 Medicare Audiology Services Enhancement Act of 2015 Support of S. 315 and House activities related to the Hearing Aid Assistance Tax Credit Act. This bill Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a tax credit of up to $500 in a taxable year for the purchase of a hearing aid Support of H.R. 1344- Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported