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Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2016
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Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2016 TITLE I--ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE USE (Sec. 101) This bill amends the Public Health Service Act (PHSA) to rename the position of Administrator of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use. The bill revises the duties under this position, including to require the review and evaluation of programs related to mental illness and substance use disorders. (Sec. 102) The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation must: (1) evaluate programs related to mental illness and substance use disorders, (2) develop an evaluation strategy that identifies priority programs to be evaluated, and (3) make recommendations to improve evaluated programs. (Sec. 103) SAMHSA's Office of Policy, Planning, and Innovation is renamed the National Mental Health and Substance Use Policy Laboratory. The bill specifies responsibilities for the laboratory, including that the laboratory must: (1) facilitate the implementation of policy changes likely to have a significant effect on mental health; (2) collect information from SAMHSA grantees to evaluate and disseminate information on evidence-based practices; and (3) identify federal activities that are duplicative or that are not evidence-based, effective, or efficient. (Sec. 104) The Government Accountability Office (GAO) must study peer-support specialist programs that receive funding from SAMHSA to identify best practices for training and credential requirements. (Sec. 105) This bill amends the Protection and Advocacy for Individuals with Mental Illness Act to prohibit state protection and advocacy systems from using federal funds to lobby. (Sec. 106) State protection and advocacy systems must publish their annual reports. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) must include in its biennial reports detailed accounting for each system. (Sec. 107) HHS must establish a grievance procedure for clients and potential clients of state protection and advocacy systems. (Sec. 108) SAMHSA must establish a Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality to: (1) coordinate SAMHSA's integrated data strategy, (2) recommend measurement standards for SAMHSA grant programs, and (3) coordinate efforts to evaluate activities supported by SAMHSA. Every two years, the center must report on the quality of services furnished through SAMHSA grant programs. (Sec. 109) Every five years, SAMHSA must develop, publish, and carry out a strategic plan. (Sec. 110) The bill revises provisions regarding SAMHSA's Center for Mental Health Services and Center for Substance Abuse Treatment, including to require the centers to ensure consistent documentation of the application of grant criteria. (Sec. 111) The bill revises membership requirements for SAMHSA advisory councils. (Sec. 112) The bill revises membership requirements for SAMHSA peer review groups. TITLE II--MEDICAID MENTAL HEALTH COVERAGE (Sec. 201) The bill declares that current law allows a state Medicaid plan to pay for a primary care service and a mental health service furnished to an individual on the same day by providers at the same facility. (Sec. 202) The bill amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to provide for federal payment under Medicaid, under specified conditions, for capitated payments to Medicaid managed care organizations or prepaid inpatient health plans for individuals between 21 and 65 years old who are receiving inpatient treatment in institutions for mental diseases. (Sec. 203) The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) must report on Medicaid coverage of services provided through Medicaid managed care organizations or prepaid inpatient health plans to certain enrollees receiving treatment in institutions for mental diseases. (Sec. 204) The CMS must notify state Medicaid programs regarding opportunities to design innovative service delivery systems for individuals with serious mental illness or serious emotional disturbance. (Sec. 205) The CMS must collect and report specified information from states with Medicaid emergency psychiatric demonstration projects, including the extent to which there is a reduction in spending under demonstration projects. (Sec. 206) The bill provides for federal payment under Medicaid for early and periodic screening, diagnostic, and treatment services for children in inpatient psychiatric hospitals, effective January 1, 2019. (Sec. 207) Federal payment under Medicaid for in-home personal care services or home health care services is reduced for states that do not require the use of an electronic visit verification system for such services, effective January 1, 2019. The CMS must pay a specified share of state expenditures attributable to such a system. HHS must disseminate to states best practices for electronic visit verification systems, including training for users. TITLE III--INTERDEPARTMENTAL SERIOUS MENTAL ILLNESS COORDINATING COMMITTEE (Sec. 301) HHS must establish the Interdepartmental Serious Mental Illness Coordinating Committee to report on research, evaluate the effect of federal programs, provide a plan to improve outcomes for individuals, and recommend agency actions to better coordinate administration of mental health services. TITLE IV--COMPASSIONATE COMMUNICATION ON HIPAA (Sec. 402) After finalizing regulations on the confidentiality of alcohol and drug abuse patient records, HHS must convene stakeholders to determine the effect of the regulations on patient care, health outcomes, and patient privacy. (Sec. 403) HHS must promulgate regulations clarifying the circumstances under which an entity may disclose protected health information. (Sec. 404) HHS must develop and disseminate model programs and materials for training: (1) health care providers and legal professionals regarding disclosure of the protected health information of patients with a mental illness, and (2) patients and their families regarding their rights to protect and obtain such information. TITLE V--INCREASING ACCESS TO TREATMENT FOR SERIOUS MENTAL ILLNESS (Sec. 501) SAMHSA must award grants for assertive community treatment programs for individuals with serious mental illness. (Patients in assertive community treatment programs receive care in their community from a multidisciplinary team of providers.) (Sec. 502) SAMHSA must award grants to enhance community-based crisis response systems or for a database of available beds at inpatient psychiatric facilities, crisis stabilization units, and residential community mental health and residential substance use disorder treatment facilities. (Sec. 503) This bill amends the Protecting Access to Medicare Act of 2014 to extend through FY2022 a pilot program for assisted outpatient treatment programs for individuals with serious mental illness. (Sec. 504) A health professional volunteer providing primary health care to an individual at a community health center or through programs or events carried out by a center is deemed to be an employee of the Public Health Service for purposes of any civil action that may arise from providing services to patients. For a volunteer to be covered by this liability protection, HHS must approve the center's application to sponsor the volunteer. TITLE VI--SUPPORTING INNOVATIVE AND EVIDENCE-BASED PROGRAMS Subtitle A--Encouraging the Advancement, Incorporation, and Development of Evidence-Based Practices (Sec. 601) SAMHSA may award grants for the development of evidence-based interventions for mental illness, serious emotional disturbance, substance use disorders, and co-occurring illness or disorders. (Sec. 602) SAMHSA must review and publish information on evidence-based programs and practices. Subtitle B--Supporting the State Response to Mental Health Needs (Sec. 611) The bill revises block grants for community mental health services. States must use at least a specified amount of a block grant to support evidence-based programs for individuals with early serious mental illness. The bill revises the block grant requirement that a state maintain spending on community mental health services. Subtitle C--Strengthening Mental Health Care for Children and Adolescents (Sec. 621) The Health Resources and Services Administration must award grants to promote integration of behavioral health with pediatric primary care. (Sec. 622) HHS must award grants for infant and early childhood mental health promotion, intervention, and treatment programs. (Sec. 623) The bill revises and extends through FY2021 a grant program to address violence-related stress. The program must support the continued operation of the National Child Traumatic Stress Initiative (NCTSI). The NCTSI coordinating center must report on child treatment and outcomes and facilitate training in evidence-based and trauma-informed treatments, interventions, and practices. TITLE VII--GRANT PROGRAMS AND PROGRAM REAUTHORIZATION Subtitle A--Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Act Reauthorization (Sec. 701) The bill revises and extends through FY2021 a technical assistance resource center to prevent suicides. The center's focus is expanded from youth suicides to suicides among all ages, particularly among groups that are at high risk for suicide. (Sec. 702) A program to provide support for youth suicide early intervention and prevention strategies is also revised and extended through FY2021. (Sec. 703) The bill revises and extends through FY2021 SAMHSA grants for mental and behavioral health services at institutions of higher education. Subtitle B--Other Provisions (Sec. 711) SAMHSA must maintain the existing National Suicide Prevention Lifeline program. (Sec. 712) SAMHSA must publish a report on the adult and pediatric mental health and substance use disorder workforce. (Sec. 713) HHS must maintain a Minority Fellowship Program for mental and substance use treatment professionals to improve services for racial and ethnic minority populations. (Sec. 714) The bill repeals various expired SAMHSA programs. (Sec. 715) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is encouraged to improve the National Violent Death Reporting System. (Sec. 717) HHS must award grants to develop and sustain behavioral health paraprofessional training and education programs, including through tuition support. (Sec. 718) Pediatric mental health subspecialists are eligible for National Health Service Corps programs. (Sec. 719) SAMHSA must award grants for suicide prevention and intervention programs for adults. (Sec. 720) SAMHSA may award grants to: (1) train first responders to recognize and intervene with individuals with mental illness, and (2) establish collaborative law enforcement and mental health programs to provide services during mental health crises. (Sec. 721) SAMHSA may award grants to support the recruitment and training of health services psychology students, interns, and postdoctoral residents in community mental health settings. (Sec. 722) The bill extends through FY2022 a loan repayment program for health professionals who provide pediatric specialty care to underserved areas or populations. (Sec. 723) The bill reduces the authorization of appropriations for CDC facilities. TITLE VIII--MENTAL HEALTH PARITY (Sec. 801) HHS, the Department of Labor, and the Department of the Treasury must: (1) issue guidance to improve the compliance of group health plans and health insurance coverage with requirements for parity between mental health and substance use disorder benefits and medical and surgical benefits, and (2) audit the plan documents of group health plans and health insurers that repeatedly violate parity requirements. The bill amends the PHSA, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA), and the Internal Revenue Code to require health plan administrators to make available information, including the criteria used to make medical necessity determinations, to demonstrate compliance with parity requirements. (Sec. 802) HHS must convene stakeholders to produce an action plan for improved federal and state coordination regarding enforcement of parity requirements. (Sec. 803) The Employee Benefits Security Administration must report on closed federal investigations that found serious violations of parity requirements. (Sec. 804) The GAO must report on the extent to which group health plans, health insurance coverage, Medicaid managed care plans, and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) health plans comply with parity requirements. (Sec. 805) HHS may: (1) update published information on eating disorders, (2) incorporate public resources into its obesity prevention programs, and (3) advance public awareness of eating disorders. (Sec. 806) HHS may facilitate the identification of programs to educate and train health professionals regarding eating disorders. (Sec. 807) The GAO must report on federal oversight of group health plans, health insurance coverage, and Medicaid managed care plans regarding compliance with parity requirements. (Sec. 808) Eating disorder benefits under group health plans and health insurance coverage must be consistent with parity requirements.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Received in the Senate.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 422 - 2 (Roll no. 355). (text: CR H4301-4318)
HousePassed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 422 - 2 (Roll no. 355).(text: CR H4301-4318)
HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4333-4334)
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2646.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4301-4325)
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2019 · second_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
The Innovation Act (H.R. 9); Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act (H.R. 2646); Mental Health Reform Act of 2015 (H.R. 1945); Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act (S. 1893).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2019 · first_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
The Innovation Act (H.R. 9); Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act (H.R. 2646); Mental Health Reform Act of 2015 (H.R. 1945); Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act (S. 1893).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
The Innovation Act (H.R. 9); Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act (H.R. 2646); Mental Health Reform Act of 2015 (H.R. 1945); Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act (S. 1893).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 2646, the Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act; H.R. 2690, Strengthening Mental Health In Our Communities Act; H.R. 6, 21st Century Cures initiative; S. 481, Improving Regulatory Transparency for New Medical Therapies Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
HR 3762 "Occupational Therapy Mental Health Act," all provisions. S 1815 / HR 1037 The Occupational Therapy in Mental Health Act, all provisions. Issues relating to draft criteria to certify Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHC). HR 1761 "Occupational Therapy in Mental Health Act of 2015," all provisions. HR 2646 Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2015, all provisions. S 1893 Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act of 2015, all provisions. S 1945 Mental Health Reform Act of 2015, all provisions. HR 4435 "Comprehensive Behavioral Health Reform and Recovery Act of 2016," all provisions. S 2680 "Mental Health Reform Act of 2016," all provisions. Issues pertaining to FY 2018 Labor, HHS, Education (LHHS) appropriations. HR 3358 "Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018, all provisions pertaining to mental health. Issues pertaining to HR 1625, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 (P.L. 115-141). HR 6157 - Department of Defense and Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act, 2019 and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2019
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Mr. Murphy (PA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 517.
Committee on Education and the Workforce discharged.
Committee on Education and the Workforce discharged.
Committee on Ways and Means discharged.
Committee on Ways and Means discharged.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 114-667, Part I.
Congress.gov source codes: 5000, H12200
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 53 - 0.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 12 .
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4963)
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4166-4167)
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4008-4009)
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Congress.gov source codes: H11100, H11100-A
Introduced in House
Congress.gov source codes: 1000, Intro-H
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| Energy and Commerce Committee | House | Referred to | June 4, 2015 |
| Education and the Workforce Committee | House | Referred to | June 4, 2015 |
| Ways and Means Committee | House | Referred to | June 4, 2015 |
| July 6, 2016 |
| Introduced in House | June 4, 2015 |
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Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
The Innovation Act (H.R. 9); Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act (H.R. 2646); Mental Health Reform Act of 2015 (H.R. 1945); Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act (S. 1893).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 2646, the Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act; H.R. 2690, Strengthening Mental Health In Our Communities Act; H.R. 6, 21st Century Cures initiative; S. 481, Improving Regulatory Transparency for New Medical Therapies Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Health Issues
HR 3762 "Occupational Therapy Mental Health Act," all provisions. S 1815 / HR 1037 The Occupational Therapy in Mental Health Act, all provisions. Issues relating to draft criteria to certify Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHC). HR 1761 "Occupational Therapy in Mental Health Act of 2015," all provisions. HR 2646 Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2015, all provisions. S 1893 Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act of 2015, all provisions. S 1945 Mental Health Reform Act of 2015, all provisions. HR 4435 "Comprehensive Behavioral Health Reform and Recovery Act of 2016," all provisions. S 2680 "Mental Health Reform Act of 2016," all provisions. Issues pertaining to FY 2018 Labor, HHS, Education (LHHS) appropriations. HR 3358 "Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018, all provisions pertaining to mental health. Issues pertaining to HR 1625, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 (P.L. 115-141). HR 6157 - Department of Defense and Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act, 2019 and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2019
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · second_quarter · Health Issues
Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act HR2646. Opposed. Mental Health Reform Act S2680. Opposed. 21st Century Act HR34. Opposed bill signed into law Dec 2016.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of the Census, Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
2018 · second_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
The Innovation Act (H.R. 9); Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act (H.R. 2646); Mental Health Reform Act of 2015 (H.R. 1945); Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act (S. 1893).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · second_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 2646, the Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act; H.R. 2690, Strengthening Mental Health In Our Communities Act; H.R. 6, 21st Century Cures initiative; S. 481, Improving Regulatory Transparency for New Medical Therapies Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · second_quarter · Health Issues
HR 3762 "Occupational Therapy Mental Health Act," all provisions. S 1815 / HR 1037 The Occupational Therapy in Mental Health Act, all provisions. Issues relating to draft criteria to certify Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHC). HR 1761 "Occupational Therapy in Mental Health Act of 2015," all provisions. HR 2646 Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2015, all provisions. S 1893 Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act of 2015, all provisions. S 1945 Mental Health Reform Act of 2015, all provisions. HR 4435 "Comprehensive Behavioral Health Reform and Recovery Act of 2016," all provisions. S 2680 "Mental Health Reform Act of 2016," all provisions. Issues pertaining to FY 2018 Labor, HHS, Education (LHHS) appropriations. HR 3358 "Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018, all provisions pertaining to mental health. Issues pertaining to HR 1625, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 (P.L. 115-141).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · first_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
The Innovation Act (H.R. 9); Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act (H.R. 2646); Mental Health Reform Act of 2015 (H.R. 1945); Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act (S. 1893).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · first_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 2646, the Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act; H.R. 2690, Strengthening Mental Health In Our Communities Act; H.R. 6, 21st Century Cures initiative; S. 481, Improving Regulatory Transparency for New Medical Therapies Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · first_quarter · Health Issues
S 711 "Mental Health First Act of 2015," all provisions. HR 1877 "To amend section 520J of the Public Health Service Act to authorize grants for mental health first aid training programs," all provisions. HR 2646 Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2015, all provisions. S 1893 Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act of 2015, all provisions. S 1945 Mental Health Reform Act of 2015, all provisions. HR 4388 "Behavioral Health Care Integration Act of 2016," all provisions. HR 4435 "Comprehensive Behavioral Health Reform and Recovery Act of 2016," all provisions. S 2680 "Mental Health Reform Act of 2016," all provisions. S 2525 / HR 4567 "Expand Excellence in Mental Health Act of 2016," all provisions. HR 4569 "Extend Excellence in Mental Health Act of 2016," all provisions. HR 1628 "American Health Care Act," all provisions. Issues pertaining to the "Better Care Reconciliation Act," all provisions. Issues pertaining to FY 2018 Labor, HHS, Education (LHHS) appropriations. HR 3358 "Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018," all provisions pertaining to mental health.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · first_quarter · Health Issues
HR 3762 "Occupational Therapy Mental Health Act," all provisions. S 1815 / HR 1037 The Occupational Therapy in Mental Health Act, all provisions. Issues relating to draft criteria to certify Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHC). HR 1761 "Occupational Therapy in Mental Health Act of 2015," all provisions. HR 2646 Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2015, all provisions. S 1893 Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act of 2015, all provisions. S 1945 Mental Health Reform Act of 2015, all provisions. HR 4435 "Comprehensive Behavioral Health Reform and Recovery Act of 2016," all provisions. S 2680 "Mental Health Reform Act of 2016," all provisions. Issues pertaining to FY 2018 Labor, HHS, Education (LHHS) appropriations. HR 3358 "Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018, all provisions pertaining to mental health. Issues pertaining to HR 1625, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 (P.L. 115-141).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · first_quarter · Health Issues
Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act HR2646. Opposed. Mental Health Reform Act S2680. Opposed. 21st Century Act HR34. Opposed bill signed into law Dec 2016.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
2017 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act HR2646. Opposed. Mental Health Reform Act S2680. Opposed. 21st Century Act HR34. Opposed bill signed into law Dec 2016.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
2017 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
S 1517 / HR 2957 "Behavioral Health Information Technology Act," all provisions. S 1685 "Behavioral Health Information Technology Coordination Act of 2013," all provisions. HR 3717 "Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2013," all provisions. HR 4574 "Strengthening Mental Health in Our Communities Act of 2014," all provisions. HR 2646 Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2015,all provisions. S 1893 Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act of 2015,all provisions. S 1945 Mental Health Reform Act of 2015,all provisions. HR 6 21st Century Cures Act, all provisions. Issues pertaining to a Senate version of the 21st Century Cures Act. HR 4435 "Comprehensive Behavioral Health Reform and Recovery Act of 2016," all provisions. S 2680 "Mental Health Reform Act of 2016," all provisions. S 2691 "Integrating Behavioral Health Through Technology Act of 2016," all provisions. HR 3331/S 1732 "Improving Access to Behavioral Health Information Technology Act," all provisions. HR 1628 "American Health Care Act of 2017," all provisions.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2017 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
S 711 "Mental Health First Act of 2015," all provisions. HR 1877 "To amend section 520J of the Public Health Service Act to authorize grants for mental health first aid training programs," all provisions. HR 2646 Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2015, all provisions. S 1893 Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act of 2015, all provisions. S 1945 Mental Health Reform Act of 2015, all provisions. HR 4388 "Behavioral Health Care Integration Act of 2016," all provisions. HR 4435 "Comprehensive Behavioral Health Reform and Recovery Act of 2016," all provisions. S 2680 "Mental Health Reform Act of 2016," all provisions. S 2525 / HR 4567 "Expand Excellence in Mental Health Act of 2016," all provisions. HR 4569 "Extend Excellence in Mental Health Act of 2016," all provisions. HR 1628 "American Health Care Act," all provisions. Issues pertaining to the "Better Care Reconciliation Act," all provisions. Issues pertaining to FY 2018 Labor, HHS, Education (LHHS) appropriations. HR 3358 "Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018," all provisions pertaining to mental health.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2017 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
HR 3762 "Occupational Therapy Mental Health Act," all provisions. S 1815 / HR 1037 The Occupational Therapy in Mental Health Act, all provisions. Issues relating to draft criteria to certify Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHC). HR 1761 "Occupational Therapy in Mental Health Act of 2015," all provisions. HR 2646 Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2015, all provisions. S 1893 Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act of 2015, all provisions. S 1945 Mental Health Reform Act of 2015, all provisions. HR 4435 "Comprehensive Behavioral Health Reform and Recovery Act of 2016," all provisions. S 2680 "Mental Health Reform Act of 2016," all provisions. Issues pertaining to FY 2018 Labor, HHS, Education (LHHS) appropriations. HR 3358 "Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018, all provisions pertaining to mental health.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2017 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 2646, the Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act; H.R. 2690, Strengthening Mental Health In Our Communities Act; H.R. 6, 21st Century Cures initiative; S. 481, Improving Regulatory Transparency for New Medical Therapies Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2017 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
The Innovation Act (H.R. 9); Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act (H.R. 2646); Mental Health Reform Act of 2015 (H.R. 1945); Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act (S. 1893).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2017 · third_quarter · Health Issues
Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act HR2646. Opposed. Mental Health Reform Act S2680. Opposed. 21st Century Act HR34. Opposed bill signed into law Dec 2016.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2017 · second_quarter · Health Issues
Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act HR2646. Opposed. Mental Health Reform Act S2680. Opposed. 21st Century Act HR34. Opposed bill signed into law Dec 2016.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2017 · first_quarter · Health Issues
Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act HR2646. Opposed. Mental Health Reform Act S2680. Opposed. 21st Century Act HR34. Opposed bill signed into law Dec 2016.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2017 · third_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 2646, the Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act; H.R. 2690, Strengthening Mental Health In Our Communities Act; H.R. 6, 21st Century Cures initiative; S. 481, Improving Regulatory Transparency for New Medical Therapies Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2017 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
The Innovation Act (H.R. 9); Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act (H.R. 2646); Mental Health Reform Act of 2015 (H.R. 1945); Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act (S. 1893).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2017 · third_quarter · Health Issues
S 1517 / HR 2957 "Behavioral Health Information Technology Act," all provisions. S 1685 "Behavioral Health Information Technology Coordination Act of 2013," all provisions. HR 3717 "Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2013," all provisions. HR 4574 "Strengthening Mental Health in Our Communities Act of 2014," all provisions. HR 2646 Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2015,all provisions. S 1893 Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act of 2015,all provisions. S 1945 Mental Health Reform Act of 2015,all provisions. HR 6 21st Century Cures Act, all provisions. Issues pertaining to a Senate version of the 21st Century Cures Act. HR 4435 "Comprehensive Behavioral Health Reform and Recovery Act of 2016," all provisions. S 2680 "Mental Health Reform Act of 2016," all provisions. S 2691 "Integrating Behavioral Health Through Technology Act of 2016," all provisions. HR 3331/S 1732 "Improving Access to Behavioral Health Information Technology Act," all provisions.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2017 · third_quarter · Health Issues
S 711 "Mental Health First Act of 2015," all provisions. HR 1877 "To amend section 520J of the Public Health Service Act to authorize grants for mental health first aid training programs," all provisions. HR 2646 Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2015, all provisions. S 1893 Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act of 2015, all provisions. S 1945 Mental Health Reform Act of 2015, all provisions. HR 4388 "Behavioral Health Care Integration Act of 2016," all provisions. HR 4435 "Comprehensive Behavioral Health Reform and Recovery Act of 2016," all provisions. S 2680 "Mental Health Reform Act of 2016," all provisions. S 2525 / HR 4567 "Expand Excellence in Mental Health Act of 2016," all provisions. HR 4569 "Extend Excellence in Mental Health Act of 2016," all provisions. HR 1628 "American Health Care Act," all provisions. Issues pertaining to the "Better Care Reconciliation Act," all provisions. Issues pertaining to FY 2018 Labor, HHS, Education (LHHS) appropriations. HR 3358 "Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018," all provisions pertaining to mental health.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2017 · third_quarter · Health Issues
HR 3762 "Occupational Therapy Mental Health Act," all provisions. S 1815 / HR 1037 The Occupational Therapy in Mental Health Act, all provisions. Issues relating to draft criteria to certify Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHC). HR 1761 "Occupational Therapy in Mental Health Act of 2015," all provisions. HR 2646 Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2015, all provisions. S 1893 Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act of 2015, all provisions. S 1945 Mental Health Reform Act of 2015, all provisions. HR 4435 "Comprehensive Behavioral Health Reform and Recovery Act of 2016," all provisions. S 2680 "Mental Health Reform Act of 2016," all provisions. Issues pertaining to FY 2018 Labor, HHS, Education (LHHS) appropriations. HR 3358 "Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018, all provisions pertaining to mental health.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2017 · second_quarter · Health Issues
HR 3762 "Occupational Therapy Mental Health Act," all provisions. S 1815 / HR 1037 The Occupational Therapy in Mental Health Act,all provisions. Issues relating to draft criteria to certify Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHC). HR 1761 "Occupational Therapy in Mental Health Act of 2015," all provisions. HR 2646 Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2015,all provisions. S 1893 Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act of 2015,all provisions. S 1945 Mental Health Reform Act of 2015,all provisions. HR 4435 "Comprehensive Behavioral Health Reform and Recovery Act of 2016," all provisions. S 2680 "Mental Health Reform Act of 2016," all provisions. Issues pertaining to FY 2018 Labor, HHS, Education (LHHS) appropriations.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2017 · second_quarter · Health Issues
S 1517 / HR 2957 "Behavioral Health Information Technology Act," all provisions. S 1685 "Behavioral Health Information Technology Coordination Act of 2013," all provisions. HR 3717 "Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2013," all provisions. HR 4574 "Strengthening Mental Health in Our Communities Act of 2014," all provisions. HR 2646 Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2015,all provisions. S 1893 Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act of 2015,all provisions. S 1945 Mental Health Reform Act of 2015,all provisions. HR 6 21st Century Cures Act, all provisions. Issues pertaining to a Senate version of the 21st Century Cures Act. HR 4435 "Comprehensive Behavioral Health Reform and Recovery Act of 2016," all provisions. S 2680 "Mental Health Reform Act of 2016," all provisions. S 2691 "Integrating Behavioral Health Through Technology Act of 2016," all provisions.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2017 · second_quarter · Health Issues
S 711 "Mental Health First Act of 2015," all provisions. HR 1877 "To amend section 520J of the Public Health Service Act to authorize grants for mental health first aid training programs," all provisions. HR 2646 Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2015, all provisions. S 1893 Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act of 2015, all provisions. S 1945 Mental Health Reform Act of 2015, all provisions. HR 4388 "Behavioral Health Care Integration Act of 2016," all provisions. HR 4435 "Comprehensive Behavioral Health Reform and Recovery Act of 2016," all provisions. S 2680 "Mental Health Reform Act of 2016," all provisions. S 2525 / HR 4567 "Expand Excellence in Mental Health Act of 2016," all provisions. HR 4569 "Extend Excellence in Mental Health Act of 2016," all provisions. HR 1628 "American Health Care Act," all provisions. Issues pertaining to FY 2018 Labor, HHS, Education (LHHS) appropriations. Issues pertaining to the "Better Care Reconciliation Act," all provisions.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2017 · second_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
The Innovation Act (H.R. 9); Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act (H.R. 2646); Mental Health Reform Act of 2015 (H.R. 1945); Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act (S. 1893).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2017 · second_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 2646, the Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act; H.R. 2690, Strengthening Mental Health In Our Communities Act; H.R. 6, 21st Century Cures initiative; S. 481, Improving Regulatory Transparency for New Medical Therapies Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2017 · first_quarter · Health Issues
S 1517 / HR 2957 "Behavioral Health Information Technology Act," all provisions. S 1685 "Behavioral Health Information Technology Coordination Act of 2013," all provisions. HR 3717 "Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2013," all provisions. HR 4574 "Strengthening Mental Health in Our Communities Act of 2014," all provisions. HR 2646 Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2015,all provisions. S 1893 Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act of 2015,all provisions. S 1945 Mental Health Reform Act of 2015,all provisions. HR 6 21st Century Cures Act, all provisions. Issues pertaining to a Senate version of the 21st Century Cures Act. HR 4435 "Comprehensive Behavioral Health Reform and Recovery Act of 2016," all provisions. S 2680 "Mental Health Reform Act of 2016," all provisions. S 2691 "Integrating Behavioral Health Through Technology Act of 2016," all provisions.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2017 · first_quarter · Health Issues
HR 2515 / S 1865 Anna Westin Act of 2015, all provisions. HR 2646 Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2015, all provisions. S 1893 Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act of 2015, all provisions. S 1945 Mental Health Reform Act of 2015, all provisions. HR 4435 "Comprehensive Behavioral Health Reform and Recovery Act of 2016," all provisions. S 2680 "Mental Health Reform Act of 2016," all provisions. S 3000 / HR 5293 "Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2017," all provisions pertaining to mental health services. Issues relating to the Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Parity Task Force. HR 1628 "American Health Care Act," all provisions. Issues relating to the implementation of Public Law No: 114-255 "21st Century Cures Act," all provisions.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), White House Office
2017 · first_quarter · Health Issues
HR 3762 "Occupational Therapy Mental Health Act," all provisions. S 1815 / HR 1037 The Occupational Therapy in Mental Health Act,all provisions. Issues relating to draft criteria to certify Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHC). HR 1761 "Occupational Therapy in Mental Health Act of 2015," all provisions. HR 2646 Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2015,all provisions. S 1893 Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act of 2015,all provisions. S 1945 Mental Health Reform Act of 2015,all provisions. HR 4435 "Comprehensive Behavioral Health Reform and Recovery Act of 2016," all provisions. S 2680 "Mental Health Reform Act of 2016," all provisions. Issues pertaining to FY 2018 Labor, HHS, Education (LHHS) appropriations.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2017 · first_quarter · Health Issues
S 711 "Mental Health First Act of 2015," all provisions. HR 1877 "To amend section 520J of the Public Health Service Act to authorize grants for mental health first aid training programs," all provisions. HR 2646 Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2015, all provisions. S 1893 Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act of 2015, all provisions. S 1945 Mental Health Reform Act of 2015, all provisions. HR 4388 "Behavioral Health Care Integration Act of 2016," all provisions. HR 4435 "Comprehensive Behavioral Health Reform and Recovery Act of 2016," all provisions. S 2680 "Mental Health Reform Act of 2016," all provisions. S 2525 / HR 4567 "Expand Excellence in Mental Health Act of 2016," all provisions. HR 4569 "Extend Excellence in Mental Health Act of 2016," all provisions. HR 1628 "American Health Care Act," all provisions. Issues pertaining to FY 2018 Labor, HHS, Education (LHHS) appropriations.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2017 · first_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
The Innovation Act (H.R. 9); Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act (H.R. 2646); Mental Health Reform Act of 2015 (H.R. 1945); Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act (S. 1893).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2017 · first_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 2646, the Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act; H.R. 2690, Strengthening Mental Health In Our Communities Act; H.R. 6, 21st Century Cures initiative; S. 481, Improving Regulatory Transparency for New Medical Therapies Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · second_quarter · Health Issues
S.2860: Mental Health Reform Act of 2016, H.R. 2646: Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2015
Client expense: $220,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · second_quarter · Health Issues
S.2860: Mental Health Reform Act of 2016, H.R. 2646: Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2015
Client expense: $220,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · second_quarter · Pharmacy
Issues related to inclusion of prescription drugs within Essential Health Benefit; H.R. 2646, Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2015; S. 1945, Mental Health Reform Act of 2015; S. 2680, Mental Health Reform Act of 2016; and mental health coverage expansion
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
Legislative fixes to ensure P&A Access, regulations and legislation concerning what is home and community based living, and opposition to limiting P&A authorities. Also, we continue to work to ensure that the American with Disabilities Act is not limited in its authority and coverage for people with disabilities, specifically bills like the ADA Notification Act. Finally, we are looking to ensure that the civil rights of people with mental illness are protected and not rolled back by legislation, such as in H.R. 2646
Client expense: $11,419 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Administration on Aging, Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Justice Program, Office of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention, Office of the Vice President of the United States, President of the U.S., SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), State, Dept of (DOS), Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), Vice President of the U.S., White House Office
2016 · third_quarter · Medical/Disease Research/Clinical Labs
Cures (HR 6) and Mental Health Reform Bill (HR 2646); Support for health IT interoperability, mental health integration and mental health parity; Interest in Medicaid; and THC reauthorization. No Bill No. - Chronic Disease Bill: Support for eliminating the chronic care managemnt codes copayment. No Bill No. - Drug Pricing: Expressed interest in drug pricing generally.
Client expense: $749,400 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2016 · third_quarter · Education
S. 2956; HR 5926 - HHS FY 17 Appropriations priorities: AHRQ, HRSA, Title VII, NHSC, Title X, CARA: AAFP federal spending priorities for primary care training research and access. Cures (HR 6) and Mental Health Reform Bill (HR 2646); Support for health IT interoperability, mental health integration and mental health parity. Interest in Medicaid. No Bill No.-Graduate Medical Education: Advocate for introduction of a bill to fix problem caused by "rotators" who establish low caps and PRAs; Express AAFP's overall GME reform policies to Congress; Advocate for solution to VACAA Expansion slots - how to fill them with more family medicine residents; Advocate for the introduction of a bill to help resolve problems specific to the rural GME; Advocate for introduction of a Resolution to support stability in the Teaching Health Center GME program; Explain and advocate for AAFP's policy proposals on GME; Support for teaching Health Center Reauthorization. No Bill No. - FY2018 appropriations for HRSA Title VII 747: Primary Care Training and Enhancement Grants. No Bill No - Advisory Committee on Training in Primary Care Medicine and Dentistry. No Bill No. - Transforming Primary Care for 21st Century THC, GME and NHSC. No Bill N0. - Teaching Health Center Graduate Medical Education permanence: Increasing primary care workforce; maintain the sustainability of the THCGME program. No Bill No. - National Advisory Council on the National Health Service Corps: Medical student debt relief, improved access to primary care. No Bill No. - Coalition for Health Funding - AAFP Health is Primary booth: Raising awareness of AAFP and value of primary care; increasing primary care workforce. No Bill No - FY 2016 appropriations AHRQ, HRSA Title VII, NHSC: AAFP Federal spending priorities to support workforce, research. No Bill No. - Congressional Primary Care Caucus - Urge members to join the Caucus and support Primary Care to achieve the triple aim in health care.
Client expense: $749,400 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2016 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Cures (HR 6) and Mental Health Reform Bill (HR 2646); Support for health IT interoperability, mental health integration and mental health parity. No Bill No. - Graduate Medical Education - Explain and advocate for AAFP's policy proposals on GME. No Bill No.-Graduate Medical Education: Advocate for introduction of a bill to fix problem caused by "rotators" who establish low caps and PRAs. No Bill No. - Physician Payment Reform: Advocate for introduction of a House companion bill to allow HSA population access to direct primary care (DPC). No Bill No. - Physician Payment Reform: draft letter of support for permanence in the Independence at Home Demonstration model. No Bill No. - Congressional Primary Care Caucus - Urge members to join the Caucus and support Primary Care to achieve the triple aim in health care. No Bill No. - Coalition for Health Funding - AAFP Health is Primary booth: Raising awareness of AAFP and value of primary care; increasing primary care workforce. No Bill No. - Letter to CMS on patient satisfaction measures: Not using patient experience measures for opioids. No Bill No. - Letter to CMS on 2017 proposed Medicare physician fee schedule: Comments on the 2017 regulation. No Bill No. - Letter to CMS on ESRD payment models: Not replacing fragmented FFS with fragmented APMs. No Bill No. - Letter nominating FPs to MEDCAC: Medicare coverage. No Bill No. - Letter to HHS on opioid prescribing education: Required CME. No Bill No. - Letter to HHS on contraceptive services: Expanding the availability of contraceptives. No Bill No. - Teaching Health Center Graduate Medical Education permanence: Maintain the sustainability of the THCGME program. No Bill No. - Mental Health reform: Support mental health reform integration and mental health parity. No Bill No. - Chronic Disease Bill: Support for eliminating the chronic care managemnt codes copayment. No Bill No. - Drug Pricing: Expressed interest in drug pricing generally
Client expense: $749,400 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2016 · third_quarter · Health Issues
Cures (HR 6) and Mental Health Reform Bill (HR 2646); Support for health IT interoperability, mental health integration and mental health parity. Interest in Medicaid. S 2943 - Urge conferees on NDAA S 2943 to drop Tricare telehealth provision: Preserve state license-Physician is site of telehealth care. HR 2577, HR 5243 HR 4973 - Public Health/Emergency Funding: Funding for Zika emergency response: Public Health. Comprehensive Addiction & Recovery Act (CARA PL 114-198, S 524 HR 953 HR 1725 HR 4981 HR 4599 HR 3680 HR 4586 HR 4969 HR 4641 HR 5046:Support state prescription drug monitoring, treatment, naloxone, take-backs, partial fil & evidence based prescribing & treatment. HR 5325 Continuing Appropriations and Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, Appropriation Act, 2017 and Zika Response and Preparedness Act: Zika public health response funding in FY 2016 & FY 2017. S. 3040; HR 5926 - HHS FY 17 Appropriations priorities: AHRQ, HRSA, Title VII, NHSC, Title X, CARA: AAFP federal spending priorities for primary care training research and access. No Bill No. - Graduate Medical Education - Explain and advocate for AAFP's policy proposals on GME. No Bill No.-Graduate Medical Education: Pursue advancement of a bill to fix problem caused by "rotators" who establish low caps and PRAs. No Bill No. - Physician Payment Reform: Advocate for introduction of a House companion bill to allow HSA population access to direct primary care (DPC). No Bill No. - Physician Payment Reform: draft letter of support for permanence in the Independence at Home Demonstration model. No Bill No.-Graduate Medical Education: Advocate for solution to VACAA Expansion slots - how to fill them with more family medicine residents. No Bill No. - Graduate Medical Education: Advocate for the introduction of a bill to help resolve problems specific to the rural GME. No Bill No. - Graduate Medical Education: Advocate for introduction of a Resolution to support the stability in the Teaching Health Center GME program. No Bill No. - FY2018 appropriations for HRSA Title VII 747: Primary Care Training and Enhancement Grants. No Bill No. - Encourage House members to join Primary Care Caucus: Increase membership of the Primary Care Caucus. No Bill No. - Advisory Committee on Training in Primary Care Medicine and Dentistry: Increase support for Title VII. No Bill No. - Injury and Violence Prevention Network bfg: Preventing injury and death are key to public health. No Bill No. - Transforming Primary Care for 21st Century THC, GME and NHSC. No Bill N0. - Teaching Health Center Graduate Medical Education permanence: Increasing primary care workforce; maintain the sustainability of the THCGME program. No Bill No. - National Advisory Council on the National Health Service Corps: Medical student debt relief, improved access to primary care. No Bill No. - Coalition for Health Funding - AAFP Health is Primary booth: Raising awareness of AAFP and value of primary care; increasing primary care workforce. No Bill No. Medication Assisted Treatment for Opioid Use Disorders rule comments: Reduce administrative burden and increase MAT patient limit. No Bill No. - Letter to VA on APRNs re Concern with APRN expansion. No Bill No. - Letter to VA nominating FPs: Advisory Comm. on Women Veterans. No Bill No. - Letter to HHS nominating FPs: Advisory Comm. on Minority Health. No Bill No. - Letter to CDC nominating FPs: Advisory Comm. to the Director. No Bill No. - Letter to SAMHSA on opioid use: Opioid use disorder reporting. No Bill No. - Letter to CDC nominating FPs: Infection advisory committee. No Bill No. - Letter to CMS on patient relationship categories and codes: How to implement patient relationship categories and codes as required by MACRA. No Bill No. - Letter to CMS on 2017 proposed Medicare physician fee schedule: Comments on the 2017 regulation. No Bill No. - Letter to CMS on ESRD payment models: Not replacing fragmented FFS with fragmented APMs. No Bill No. - Letter nominating FPs to MEDCAC: Medicare coverage. No Bill No. - Letter to HHS on opioid prescribing education: Required CME. No Bill No. - Letter to HHS on contraceptive services: Expanding the availability of contraceptives. No Bill No. - Letter to VA on protected patient info: Support for allowing HIV and sickle cell negative results to be transmitted. Non Bill No. - Nominating FPs to CDC Committee: Health disparities subcommittee. No Bill No. - GME: Support for Teaching Health Center reauthorization; Maintain the sustainability of the THCGME program. No Bill No. - Health IT/Interoperability/Cures: Support for Health IT and interoperability legislation. No Bill No. - Mental Health reform: Support mental health reform integration and mental health parity. No Bill No. - Chronic Disease Bill: Support for eliminating the chronic care managemnt codes copayment. No Bill No. - Drug Pricing: Expressed interest in drug pricing generally. No Bill No - FY 2016 appropriations AHRQ, HRSA Title VII, NHSC: AAFP Federal spending priorities to support workforce, research. No Bill No. - Graduate Medical Education - Explain and advocate for AAFP's policy proposals on GME. No Bill No. - Congressional Primary Care Caucus - Urge members to join the Caucus and support Primary Care to achieve the triple aim in health care. No Bill No. - National Defense Authorization Act: Remove national licensure provisions in NDAA legislation health provisions. No Bill No. - Health Insurance Marketplace Issues and Provider Involvement with Patient Enrollment: Network Adequacy, Patient Enrollment in Marketplaces. No Bill No. - Children's Health Insurance: CHIP/Medicaid. No Bill No. - Medicaid: Medicaid alternative proposals.
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