Enhancing the Stature and Visibility of Medical Rehabilitation Research at NIH Act

Implementation of S.800/H.R. 1631, Enhancing the Structure and Visibility of Medical Rehabilitation Research at the NIH Act; NIH rehab issues; appropriations for rehabilitation research.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

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

Implementation of S.800/H.R. 1631, Enhancing the Structure and Visibility of Medical Rehabilitation Research at the NIH Act; NIH rehab issues; appropriations for rehabilitation research.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

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

Implementation of S.800/H.R. 1631, Enhancing the Structure and Visibility of Medical Rehabilitation Research at the NIH Act; NIH rehab issues; appropriations for rehabilitation research.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

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

Implementation of S.800/H.R. 1631, Enhancing the Structure and Visibility of Medical Rehabilitation Research at the NIH Act; NIH rehab issues; appropriations for rehabilitation research.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

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

Implementation of S.800/H.R.1631, Enhancing the Stature and Visibility of Medical Rehabilitation Research at the NIH Act; NIH rehab issues; appropriations for rehabilitation research.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

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

Implementation of S.800/H.R.1631, Enhancing the Stature and Visibility of Medical Rehabilitation Research at the NIH Act; NIH rehab issues; appropriations for rehabilitation research.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000

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

Implementation of S.800/H.R.1631, Enhancing the Stature and Visibility of Medical Rehabilitation Research at the NIH Act; NIH rehab issues; appropriations for rehabilitation research.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000

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

Implementation of S.800/H.R.1631, Enhancing the Stature and Visibility of Medical Rehabilitation Research at the NIH Act; NIH rehab issues; appropriations for rehabilitation research.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

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

Implementation of S.800/H.R.1631, Enhancing the Stature and Visibility of Medical Rehabilitation Research at the NIH Act; NIH rehab issues; appropriations for rehabilitation research.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

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

Implementation of S.800/H.R.1631, Enhancing the Stature and Visibility of Medical Rehabilitation Research at the NIH Act; NIH rehab issues; appropriations for rehabilitation research.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

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

Implementation of S.800/H.R.1631, Enhancing the Stature and Visibility of Medical Rehabilitation Research at the NIH Act; NIH rehab issues; appropriations for rehabilitation research.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

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

Implementation of S.800/H.R.1631, Enhancing the Stature and Visibility of Medical Rehabilitation Research at the NIH Act; NIH rehab issues; appropriations for rehabilitation research.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

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

Implementation of S.800/H.R.1631, Enhancing the Stature and Visibility of Medical Rehabilitation Research at the NIH Act; NIH rehab issues; appropriations for rehabilitation research.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

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

Access to Better Care Act(H.R.5652) ACE Kids Act (S.298/H.R.546) Advancing NIH Strategic Planning and Representation in Medical Research Act(S.2745) Advancing Research for Neurological Diseases Act(S.849/H.R.292) American Heart Month Resolution(S.Res.365) 21st Century Cures Act(H.R.6) Common Sense Savings Act (H.R.4725) Community Parks Revitalization Act (H.R.201) Community Prevention Grants Congenital Heart Futures Reauthorization Act of 2015(S.2248/H.R.3952) Credit for Caring Act(H.R.4708/S.2759) End of Life Care Legislation End Surprise Billing Act(H.R.3770) Enhancing the Stature and Visibility of Medical Rehabilitation Research at NIH Act(H.R.1631/S.800) Indian Health Service Health Professions Tax Fairness Act (H.R.1842/S.536) Menu Labeling (ACA Section 4205) No Child Left Inside Act(H.R.882/S.492) Physical Activity Recommendations for Americans (H.R.1499/S.1793) Prevention and Public Health Fund (ACA Section 4002) Personal Health Investment Today Act (PHIT) (H.R.1218/ S.2218) Public Lands Service Corps Act (H.R.2167/S.1160) RAISE Family Caregivers Act (S.1719/H.R.3099) Reducing Obesity in Youth Act(S.3194) Health Equity and Accountability Act (H.R.5475)

Client expense: $166,728 · Firm income: Not reported

H.R.235, Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act. H.R.297, Stop Tax Haven Abuse Act HR 1631, Digital Goods and Services Tax Fairness Act of 2015 HR 1700, Freedom from Internet Tax Act HR 2303, Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification Act of 2015 H.R.4068 -- Promote Startups Act of 2015 H.R.4962, The Multi-State Worker Tax Fairness Act of 2016 H.R.5754, S Corporation Modernization Act of 2016 H.R.5830 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to apply payroll taxes to remuneration and earnings from self-employment up to the contribution and benefit base and to remuneration in excess of $250,000. S.698, Marketplace Fairness Act of 2015 S.2813, The Multi-State Worker Tax Fairness Act of 2016 S.3181, S Corporation Modernization Act of 2016

Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. 800 & H.R 1631 Enhancing the Stature and Visibility of Medical Rehabilitation Research at NIH Act

Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R.235, Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act. H.R.297, Stop Tax Haven Abuse Act HR 1631, Digital Goods and Services Tax Fairness Act of 2015 HR 1700, Freedom from Internet Tax Act HR 2303, Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification Act of 2015 HR 4068, Promote Startups Act of 2015 HR 4962, The Multi-State Worker Tax Fairness Act of 2016 HR 5754, S Corporation Modernization Act of 2016 HR 5830, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to apply payroll taxes to remuneration and earnings from self-employment up to the contribution and benefit base and to remuneration in excess of $250,000. HR 5754, S Corporation Modernization Act of 2016 HR 6439, Tax Technical Corrections Act of 2016 S.698, Marketplace Fairness Act of 2015 S.2813, The Multi-State Worker Tax Fairness Act of 2016 S.3181, S Corporation Modernization Act of 2016 S.3506, Tax Technical Corrections Act of 2016 S.3181, S Corporation Modernization Act of 2016

Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R.235, Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act. H.R.297, Stop Tax Haven Abuse Act HR 1631, Digital Goods and Services Tax Fairness Act of 2015 HR 1700, Freedom from Internet Tax Act HR 2303, Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification Act of 2015 HR 4068 Promote Startups Act of 2015 HR 4962, The Multi-State Worker Tax Fairness Act of 2016 HR 5754, S Corporation Modernization Act of 2016 HR 5830 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to apply payroll taxes to remuneration and earnings from self-employment up to the contribution and benefit base and to remuneration in excess of $250,000. S.698, Marketplace Fairness Act of 2015 S.2813, The Multi-State Worker Tax Fairness Act of 2016 S.3181, S Corporation Modernization Act of 2016

Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Access to Better Care Act(H.R.5652) ACE Kids Act (S.298/H.R.546) Advancing NIH Strategic Planning and Representation in Medical Research Act(S.2745) Advancing Research for Neurological Diseases Act(S.849/H.R.292) American Heart Month Resolution(S.Res.365) 21st Century Cures Act(H.R.6) Common Sense Savings Act (H.R.4725) Community Parks Revitalization Act (H.R.201) Community Prevention Grants Congenital Heart Futures Reauthorization Act of 2015(S.2248/H.R.3952) Credit for Caring Act(H.R.4708/S.2759) End of Life Care Legislation End Surprise Billing Act(H.R.3770) Enhancing the Stature and Visibility of Medical Rehabilitation Research at NIH Act(H.R.1631/S.800) Indian Health Service Health Professions Tax Fairness Act (H.R.1842/S.536) Menu Labeling (ACA Section 4205) No Child Left Inside Act(H.R.882/S.492) Physical Activity Recommendations for Americans (H.R.1499/S.1793) Prevention and Public Health Fund (ACA Section 4002) Personal Health Investment Today Act (PHIT) (H.R.1218/ S.2218) Public Lands Service Corps Act (H.R.2167/S.1160) RAISE Family Caregivers Act (S.1719/H.R.3099) Reducing Obesity in Youth Act(S.3194) Health Equity and Accountability Act (H.R.5475)

Client expense: $175,017 · Firm income: Not reported

Signed letter to Senate members urging the passing of Senate Resolution 703 designation of November 2016 as National Bladder Health Month in the United States. Sent letter to members of House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health and Senate HELP committee voicing opposition to delays by FDA on key patient safety guidance on biosimilars. Advocated on H.R.6/H.R. 34 - 21st Century Cures Act including: supporting S.849, Advancing Research for Neurological Diseases Act of 2015 that would create a centralized data collection system and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to track and collect data on the epidemiology of neurological diseases. Supports S. 800 / H.R. 1631, Enhancing the Stature and Visibility of Medical Rehabilitation. Research at the NIH Act. Discussed quality measures for the SCI/D community and those living with Parkinson's, spina bifida, multiple sclerosis. Supports S.3252 / H.R. 5779 Automatic Voter Registration Act of 2016. Discussed some concerns with S. 2689 - REGROW Act.

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

HR 1761 - Occupational Therapy Mental Health Act: advocate passage to make occupational therapists eligible to participate in the National Health Service Corps' scholarship and loan repayment program as behavioral and mental health professionals. Advocate in the Senate for introduction of the Occupational Therapy Mental Health Act (companion to HR 1761. HR 691 - Telehealth Modernization Act of 2015: Educate about how occupational therapy can be utilized in telehealth. HR 1707 - Access to Frontline Health Care Act: Support passage of bill including loan forgiveness for occupational therapy practitioners practicing in shortage areas. HR 6 - 21st Century Cures Act: Advocated to improve research under the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and inclusion of the Occupational Therapy Mental Health Act (HR 1761)language and inclusion of occupational therapy in the SAMHSA strategic plan. HR2646 - Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis: Inclusion of H.R. 1761 language in manager's amendment and inclusion of occupational therapy in the SAMHSA strategic plan. S. 1494/HR. 2632 - Children's Recovery From Trauma Act: Advocate for inclusion of occupational therapy services and support passage. H.Res. 297 - Resolution to designate the first full week of May as "National Mental Health No Stigma Week:" Support passage. No bill: Educate about the role of occupational therapy services in elder falls prevention. S. 2680 - Mental Health Reform Act: Advocate for inclusion of occupational therapy as eligible for Mental and Behavioral Health Training grants run by HRSA; and for Sec. 735 allied health training programs to remain in final bill, and inclusion of occupational therapy workforce provisions. HR 4435 - Comprehensive Behavioral Health Reform and Recovery Act: Advocated for inclusion of occupational therapy as mental health professional under the National Health Service Corps. No bill: Advocate for inclusion of occupational therapy services in legislation addressing the needs of those with chronic conditions. S. 800/ HR 1631 - Enhancing the Stature and Visability of Medical Rehabilitation Research at NIH: Support passage in Senate HELP Committee and passage in full Senate.

HR 1631/S 800 - Enhancing the Stature and Visibility of Medical Rehabilitation Research at NIH Act: Advocate to improve coordination and enhance rehabilitation research at the National Institutes of Health. Support passage. HR 6 - 21st Century Cures Act: Advocated to improve research under the National Institutes of Health (NIH)and inclusion of the Occupational Therapy Mental Health Act (HR 1761)language and inclusion of occupational therapy in the SAMHSA strategic plan.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S.800/H.R. 1631, Enhancing the Stature and Visibility of Medical Rehabilitation Research at the NIH Act; NIH rehab issues; appropriations for rehabilitation research.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

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

NIH and NIDILRR appropriations and research structure; S. 800/H.R. 1631, Enhancing the Stature and Visibility of Medical Rehabilitation Research at the NIH Act. R&D research programs within federal agencies; access to rehabilitation services and devices; Enhancing access to rehab services and devices.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE

Medicare physician payment implementation; Medicare inpatient rehab; Medicare payment quality measurement and Value Based Purchasing legislation; Medicare bundling; Medicare Audits and Appeals legislation; Medicare therapy cap; Medicaid regulations; appropriations and policy re disability and rehabilitation research; S. 800/H.R. 1631, Enhancing the Stature and Visibility of Medical Rehabilitation Research at the NIH Act; essential health benefits regulations; Affordable Care Act regulations; Fraud and Abuse legislation.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

NIH Rehab issues H.R. 1631/S. 800 A bill to improve, coordinate and enhance rehabilitation research at NIH APTA role with NIH Traumatic brain injury research Support of work done at CDC Injury Center on elder adult falls, TBI, youth sports concussions The American Cures Act NIH Research and Development funding H.R. 1420 National Traumatic Brain Injury Research and Treatment Improvement Act Comments on 'Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Common Data Element (CDE) Public Review Package AHRQ Quality measure development panel for hip fracture patients and fall risk in PAC Comments on Behavioral Counseling to Promote a Healthy Diet and Physical Activity for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention in Adults with Known Risk Factors PT role in childhood obesity Relocate TBI State Grant Program to ACL HR.1271 Concussion Awareness & Education Act H.R. 829/S.436 SAFE PLAY Act

Client expense: $258,406 · 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, 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

Implementation/Expansion of CDC Falls Program Implementation of Affordable Care Act - provisions pertaining to Essential Health Benefits & Health Insurance Exchanges AHRQ provisions pertaining to PT H.R. 582/S. 307 ConTACT Act H.R. 1383 Medicare Adult Day Services Act H.R. 263 Adult Day Care Enhancement Act H.R. 1707 Access to Frontline Healthcare Act H.R. 395/S. 536 Indian Health Service Health Professionals Tax Fairness Act H.R. 2 SGR Repeal Physician self-referra/Stark Law American Cures Act H.R. 1608/S. 2373 Lymphadema Treatment Act Health Information Technology Nominations to PCORI Methodology Committees H.R. 1190/S. 141 IPAB repeal H.R. 1741 Truth In Healthcare Marketing Act Medicaid Expansion HR. 2342/S. 1426 Physical Therapist Workforce & Patient Access Act Physician owned distributerships H.R. 921/S. 689 Sports Medicine Licensure Clarity Act S. 2364 Medicare Home Health Flexibility Act MACRA/MIPS APMS IMPACT/PAC reform Network adequacy Insurance Benefit parameters H.R. 4641 To provide for the establishment of an inter-agency task force to review, modify, and update best practices for pain management and prescribing pain medication, and for other purposes. S. 524/H.R. 953 Comprehensive Addiction & Recovery Act of 2015 H.R. 5088 PIMA H.R. 5045 Preserving Access to Modern Prosthetic Limbs Act of 2016 H.R. 4266 Nurse & Health Care Worker Protection Act H.R. 1516 Ensuring Access to Quality CRT H.R. 1530 Medicare O&P Improvement Act H.R. 1420 National TBI Research & Treatment Improvement Act H.R. 2948 Medicare Telehealth Parity Act of 2015 S. 800/H.R. 1631 Enhancing the Stature and Visibility of Medicare Research at NIH Act

Client expense: $258,406 · Firm income: Not reported

S. 800 & H.R 1631 Enhancing the Stature and Visibility of Medical Rehabilitation Research at NIH Act

Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Testified at the Food and Drug Administration July 12th Arthritis Advisory Committee to oppose the biologics license application 761024, for ABP 501, a proposed biosimilar to AbbVie Inc.'s HUMIRA (adalimumab), submitted by Amgen, Inc. Read testimony at the Food and Drug Administration July 13th Arthritis Advisory Committee to oppose biologics license application 761042, for GP2015, a proposed biosimilar to Amgen Inc.s ENBREL (etanercept) submitted by Sandoz, Inc. Support H.R. 1631/S. 800 Enhancing the Stature and Visibility of Medical Rehabilitation Research at NIH Act: To improve, coordinate, and enhance rehabilitation research at the National Institutes of Health. Support S.849, Advancing Research for Neurological Diseases Act of 2015 that would create a centralized data collection system and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to track and collect data on the epidemiology of neurological diseases. United Spinal Association signed onto a bill, introduced by Sen. Ed Markey (D-MA), Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX), Sen. Rob Portman (R-OH), and Sen. Michael Bennet (D-CO), S. 3130, legislation which establishes an independence at home medical practice program. This program would be directed by physicians, nurse practitioners, or physician assistants; and emphasize home-based care that is designed to reduce expenditures and improve health outcomes in the provision of items and services to applicable beneficiaries. The goal of the legislation is to garner support for the concept of converting the successful Independence at Home (IAH) demonstration into a nationwide program.

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

Access to Better Care Act(H.R.5652) ACE Kids Act (S.298/H.R.546) Advancing NIH Strategic Planning and Representation in Medical Research Act(S.2745) Advancing Research for Neurological Diseases Act(S.849/H.R.292) American Heart Month Resolution(S.Res.365) 21st Century Cures Act(H.R.6) Common Sense Savings Act (H.R.4725) Community Parks Revitalization Act (H.R.201) Community Prevention Grants Congenital Heart Futures Reauthorization Act of 2015(S.2248/H.R.3952) Credit for Caring Act(H.R.4708/S.2759) End of Life Care Legislation End Surprise Billing Act(H.R.3770) Enhancing the Stature and Visibility of Medical Rehabilitation Research at NIH Act(H.R.1631/S.800) Indian Health Service Health Professions Tax Fairness Act (H.R.1842/S.536) Menu Labeling (ACA Section 4205) No Child Left Inside Act(H.R.882/S.492) Physical Activity Recommendations for Americans (H.R.1499/S.1793) Prevention and Public Health Fund (ACA Section 4002) Personal Health Investment Today Act (PHIT) (H.R.1218/ S.2218) Public Lands Service Corps Act (H.R.2167/S.1160) RAISE Family Caregivers Act (S.1719/H.R.3099) Reducing Obesity in Youth Act(S.3194) Health Equity and Accountability Act (H.R.5475)

Client expense: $166,728 · Firm income: Not reported

S.800/H.R. 1631, Enhancing the Stature and Visibility of Medical Rehabilitation Research at the NIH Act; NIH rehab issues; appropriations for rehabilitation research.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

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

NIH and NIDILRR appropriations and research structure; S. 800/H.R. 1631, Enhancing the Stature and Visibility of Medical Rehabilitation Research at the NIH Act. R&D research programs within federal agencies; access to rehabilitation services and devices; Enhancing access to rehab services and devices.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE

Medicare physician payment implementation; Medicare inpatient rehab; Medicare payment quality measurement and Value Based Purchasing legislation; Medicare bundling; Medicare Audits and Appeals legislation; Medicare therapy cap; Medicaid regulations; appropriations and policy re disability and rehabilitation research; S. 800/H.R. 1631, Enhancing the Stature and Visibility of Medical Rehabilitation Research at the NIH Act; essential health benefits regulations; Affordable Care Act regulations; Fraud and Abuse legislation.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

NIH Rehab issues H.R. 1631/S. 800 A bill to improve, coordinate and enhance rehabilitation research at NIH APTA role with NIH Traumatic brain injury research Support of work done at CDC Injury Center on elder adult falls, TBI, youth sports concussions The American Cures Act NIH Research and Development funding H.R. 1420 National Traumatic Brain Injury Research and Treatment Improvement Act Comments on 'Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Common Data Element (CDE) Public Review Package AHRQ Quality measure development panel for hip fracture patients and fall risk in PAC Comments on Behavioral Counseling to Promote a Healthy Diet and Physical Activity for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention in Adults with Known Risk Factors PT role in childhood obesity Relocate TBI State Grant Program to ACL HR.1271 Concussion Awareness & Education Act

Client expense: $258,406 · 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, 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

Implementation/Expansion of CDC Falls Program Implementation of Affordable Care Act - provisions pertaining to Essential Health Benefits & Health Insurance Exchanges AHRQ provisions pertaining to PT H.R. 582/S. 307 ConTACT Act H.R. 1383 Medicare Adult Day Services Act H.R. 263 Adult Day Care Enhancement Act H.R. 1707 Access to Frontline Healthcare Act H.R. 395/S. 536 Indian Health Service Health Professionals Tax Fairness Act H.R. 2 SGR Repeal Physician self-referra/Stark Law American Cures Act H.R. 1608/S. 2373 Lymphadema Treatment Act Health Information Technology Nominations to PCORI Methodology Committees H.R. 1190/S. 141 IPAB repeal H.R. 1741 Truth In Healthcare Marketing Act Medicaid Expansion HR. 2342/S. 1426 Physical Therapist Workforce & Patient Access Act Physician owned distributerships H.R. 921/S. 689 Sports Medicine Licensure Clarity Act S. 2364 Medicare Home Health Flexibility Act MACRA/MIPS APMS IMPACT/PAC reform Network adequacy Insurance Benefit parameters H.R. 4641 To provide for the establishment of an inter-agency task force to review, modify, and update best practices for pain management and prescribing pain medication, and for other purposes. S. 524/H.R. 953 Comprehensive Addiction & Recovery Act of 2015 H.R. 5088 PIMA H.R. 5045 Preserving Access to Modern Prosthetic Limbs Act of 2016 H.R. 4266 Nurse & Health Care Worker Protection Act H.R. 1516 Ensuring Access to Quality CRT H.R. 1530 Medicare O&P Improvement Act H.R. 1420 National TBI Research & Treatment Improvement Act H.R. 2948 Medicare Telehealth Parity Act of 2015 S. 800/H.R. 1631 Enhancing the Stature and Visibility of Medicare Research at NIH Act

Client expense: $258,406 · Firm income: Not reported

HR 1631/S 800 - Enhancing the Stature and Visibility of Medical Rehabilitation Research at NIH Act: Advocate to improve coordination and enhance rehabilitation research at the National Institutes of Health. Support passage. HR 6 - 21st Century Cures Act: Advocated to improve research under the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 1761 - Occupational Therapy Mental Health Act: advocate passage to make occupational therapists eligible to participate in the National Health Service Corps' scholarship and loan repayment program as behavioral and mental health professionals. Advocate in the Senate for introduction of the Occupational Therapy Mental Health Act (companion to HR 1761. HR 691 - Telehealth Modernization Act of 2015: Educate about how occupational therapy can be utilized in telehealth. HR 1707 - Access to Frontline Health Care Act: Support passage of bill including loan forgiveness for occupational therapy practitioners practicing in shortage areas. HR 6 - 21st Century Cures Act: Advocated to improve research under the National Institutes of Health (NIH). HR2646 - Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis: Inclusion of H.R. 1761 language in manager's amendment and inclusion of occupational therapy in the SAMHSA strategic plan. S. 1494/HR. 2632 - Children's Recovery From Trauma Act: Advocate for inclusion of occupational therapy services and support passage. H.Res. 297 - Resolution to designate the first full week of May as "National Mental Health No Stigma Week:" Support passage. No bill: Educate about the role of occupational therapy services in elder falls prevention. S. 2680 - Mental Health Reform Act: Advocate for inclusion of occupational therapy as eligible for Mental and Behavioral Health Training grants run by HRSA; and for Sec. 735 allied health training programs to remain in final bill, and inclusion of occupational therapy workforce provisions. HR 4435 - Comprehensive Behavioral Health Reform and Recovery Act: Advocated for inclusion of occupational therapy as mental health professional under the National Health Service Corps. No bill: Advocate for inclusion of occupational therapy services in legislation addressing the needs of those with chronic conditions. S. 800/ HR 1631 - Enhancing the Stature and Visability of Medical Rehabilitation Research at NIH: Support passage in Senate HELP Committee and passage in full Senate.

H.R.235, Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act. H.R.297, Stop Tax Haven Abuse Act HR 1631, Digital Goods and Services Tax Fairness Act of 2015 HR 1700, Freedom from Internet Tax Act HR 2303, Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification Act of 2015 H.R.4068 -- Promote Startups Act of 2015 H.R.4962, The Multi-State Worker Tax Fairness Act of 2016 H.R.5754, S Corporation Modernization Act of 2016 H.R.5830 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to apply payroll taxes to remuneration and earnings from self-employment up to the contribution and benefit base and to remuneration in excess of $250,000. S.698, Marketplace Fairness Act of 2015 S.2813, The Multi-State Worker Tax Fairness Act of 2016 S.3181, S Corporation Modernization Act of 2016

Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. 800 & H.R 1631 Enhancing the Stature and Visibility of Medical Rehabilitation Research at NIH Act

Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Access to Better Care Act(H.R.5652) ACE Kids Act (S.298/H.R.546) Advancing NIH Strategic Planning and Representation in Medical Research Act(S.2745) Advancing Research for Neurological Diseases Act(S.849/H.R.292) American Heart Month Resolution(S.Res.365) 21st Century Cures Act(H.R.6) Common Sense Savings Act (H.R.4725) Community Parks Revitalization Act (H.R.201) Community Prevention Grants Congenital Heart Futures Reauthorization Act of 2015(S.2248/H.R.3952) Credit for Caring Act(H.R.4708/S.2759) End of Life Care Legislation End Surprise Billing Act(H.R.3770) Enhancing the Stature and Visibility of Medical Rehabilitation Research at NIH Act(H.R.1631/S.800) Indian Health Service Health Professions Tax Fairness Act (H.R.1842/S.536) Menu Labeling (ACA Section 4205) Meeting with HHS Secretary-Precision Medicine, ACA, Workplace Wellness, and Sodium No Child Left Inside Act(H.R.882/S.492) Physical Activity Recommendations for Americans (H.R.1499/S.1793) Prevention and Public Health Fund (ACA Section 4002) Personal Health Investment Today Act (PHIT) (H.R.1218/ S.2218) Public Lands Service Corps Act (H.R.2167/S.1160) RAISE Family Caregivers Act (S.1719/H.R.3099)

Client expense: $159,620 · Firm income: Not reported

HR 1761 - Occupational Therapy Mental Health Act: advocate passage to make occupational therapists eligible to participate in the National Health Service Corps' scholarship and loan repayment program as behavioral and mental health professionals. Advocate in the Senate for introduction of the Occupational Therapy Mental Health Act (companion to HR 1761. HR 691 - Telehealth Modernization Act of 2015: Educate about how occupational therapy can be utilized in telehealth. HR 1707 - Access to Frontline Health Care Act: Support passage of bill including loan forgiveness for occupational therapy practitioners practicing in shortage areas. HR 6 - 21st Century Cures Act: Advocated to improve research under the National Institutes of Health (NIH). HR2646 - Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis: Inclusion of H.R. 1761 language in manager's amendment and inclusion of occupational therapy in the SAMHSA strategic plan. S. 1494/HR. 2632 - Children's Recovery From Trauma Act: Advocate for inclusion of occupational therapy services and support passage. H.Res. 297 - Resolution to designate the first full week of May as "National Mental Health No Stigma Week:" Support passage. No bill: Educate about the role of occupational therapy services in elder falls prevention. S. 2680 - Mental Health Reform Act: Advocate for inclusion of occupational therapy as eligible for Mental and Behavioral Health Training grants run by HRSA; and for Sec. 735 allied health training programs to remain in final bill, and inclusion of occupational therapy workforce provisions. HR 4435 - Comprehensive Behavioral Health Reform and Recovery Act: Advocated for inclusion of occupational therapy as mental health professional under the National Health Service Corps. No bill: Advocate for inclusion of occupational therapy services in legislation addressing the needs of those with chronic conditions. S. 800/ HR 1631 - Enhancing the Stature and Visability of Medical Rehabilitation Research at NIH: Support passage in Senate HELP Committee and passage in full Senate.

HR 1631/S 800 - Enhancing the Stature and Visibility of Medical Rehabilitation Research at NIH Act: Advocate to improve coordination and enhance rehabilitation research at the National Institutes of Health. Support passage. HR 6 - 21st Century Cures Act: Advocated to improve research under the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

United Spinal supports H.R. 292/S.849 - Advancing Research for Neurological Diseases Act of 2015. This bill will mandate that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention track the incidence and prevalence of neurological diseases. United Spinal supports S. 800/H.R. 1631 - Enhancing the Stature and Visibility of Medical Rehabilitation Research at the NIH Act which better coordinates rehabilitation and disability research at the NIH. S. 2689 REGROW Act: Met and worked with Sen. Mark Kirks office on language edits to this bill. Participated in a roundtable discussion with Sen. Kirks office along with several other organizations regarding the REGROW Act which sets up an expedited process to get therapies to market. United Spinal, along with the Disability Research and Rehabilitation Coalition, have identified some gaps in the Interagency Committee on Disability Research (ICDR), defining the need for a comprehensive government wide strategic plan for disability, independent living, and rehabilitation research and has shared these comments with appropriate government officials at NIH (including the NIH Research Plan on Rehabilitation) and NIDILRR. As a member of Patients for Biologics Safety and Access, United Spinal is working to educate Congress on the needs for patient protections on pharmaceuticals and better guidance from the Food and Drug Administration on patient use of biosimilars. HR 5009 - Ensuring Patient Access to Critical Breakthrough Products Act of 2016 United Spinal endorses this legislation and signed on to a Congressional House letter in support. This bill provides prompt access to breakthrough diagnostics and treatments. United Spinal Association submitted comments to FDA regarding biologics license application 761024, for ABP 501 (Humira).

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $150,000

S.800/H.R. 1631, Enhancing the Stature and Visibility of Medical Rehabilitation Research at the NIH Act; NIH rehab issues; appropriations for research.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000

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

NIH and NIDILRR appropriations and research structure; S. 800/H.R. 1631, Enhancing the Stature and Visibility of Medical Rehabilitation Research at the NIH Act. R&D research programs within federal agencies; access to rehabilitation services and devices.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE

Medicare physician payment implementation; Medicare inpatient rehab; Medicare payment quality measurement legislation; Medicare bundling; Medicare Audits and Appeals legislation; Medicare therapy cap; Medicaid regulations; appropriations and policy re disability and rehabilitation research; S. 800/H.R. 1631, Enhancing the Stature and Visibility of Medical Rehabilitation Research at the NIH Act; essential health benefits regulations; Affordable Care Act regulations; Fraud and Abuse legislation.

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

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE