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Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2015
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Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2015 Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to cover marriage and family therapist services and mental health counselor services under Medicare part B (Supplementary Medical Insurance), particularly those provided in rural health clinics, federally qualified health centers, and in hospice programs. Amends Medicare part E (Miscellaneous) to exclude such services from the skilled nursing facility prospective payment system. Authorizes marriage and family therapists and mental health counselors to develop discharge plans for post-hospital services.
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2016 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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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H. R. 2759, S1830 legislation that would allow Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists to become Medicare providers
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
H.R. 2759, S 1830 Allowing Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists to become Medicare providers
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2016 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Support H.R. 2759, the Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2015 and S. 1830, the Seniors Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2015.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2016 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Requested cosponsorships for following: oMental Health First Aid Act - HR 1877 / S 711 oSeniors Mental Health Improvement Act - HR 2759 / S 1830 oComprehensive Recovery and Addiction Act - HR 593 / S 524 Support mental health/addiction parity rule Advocated for expansion of Excellence in Mental Health Act Advocated in support of Medicaid funding for behavioral health services Preserve funding for SAMHSA Advocated for comprehensive mental health and addiction reform Advocated for passage of 21st Century Cures Act which included several hospital provisions
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $7,500
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Requested cosponsorships for following: oMental Health First Aid Act - HR 1877 / S 711 oSeniors Mental Health Improvement Act - HR 2759 / S 1830 oComprehensive Recovery and Addiction Act - HR 593 / S 524 Support mental health/addiction parity rule Advocated for expansion of Excellence in Mental Health Act Advocated in support of Medicaid funding for behavioral health services Preserve funding for SAMHSA Advocated for comprehensive mental health and addiction reform Advocated for passage of S. 524, , the Comprehensive Addiction Recovery Act of 2015 Advocated for passage of 21st Century Cures Act which included several hospital provisions
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Expand Excellence in Mental Health Act (S. 2525/ H.R. 4567), all provisions related to expanding the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic demonstration program to include all 24 planning grant states. The Mental Health Access Improvement Act (S. 1830/ H.R. 2759) all provisions related to allowing marriage and family therapists and mental health counselors to directly bill Medicare for their services. Medicare Coverage for Addiction Recovery Expansion Act (S.2605) all provisions related to expanding the number of residential substance use treatment facilities through Medicaid. The Craig Thomas Rural Hospital and Provider Equity Act (R-HoPE) (S.3545) all provisions related to expanding access to health care services in rural communities including allowing marriage and family therapists and mental health counselors to directly bill Medicare for their services.
Client expense: $41,553 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Support H. R. 2759, the Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2015 and S. 1830, the Seniors Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2015.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
Discussed structural changes to Medicaid. Discussed health care quality and measurement. Discussed changes to the Medicare benefit design, such as copays, premiums and deductibles. S. 1083, H.R.2005 - Discussed legislation to require drug manufacturers to provide rebates for drugs provided to Medicare Part D low-income subsidy beneficiaries, including those who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid. S. 1488, H.R. 2624, Part D Beneficiary Appeals Fairness Act - Discussed bill that would allow seniors to appeal the placement of their medications on a Medicare Part D specialty tier. Discussed Medicare Part D fraud and abuse legislation including lock-in provisions for high risk enrollees. Discussed legislation to require the addition of unique device identifier (UDI) of medical devices in health insurance claim forms. S. 624, H.R.1220, Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act - Discussed bill. S. 3040, H.R. 5926, H.R. 5325, Labor, Health and Human Services Appropriations bill, FY2017 - Lobbied in support of increased funding for CMS' state survey and certification program. Discussed the Medicare Part D prescription drug benefit program and changes needed to lower prescription drug costs and related agency proposed rule changes. H.R. 5122 - Discussed the Medicare Part B prescription drug demonstration proposal from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Discussed potential benefit and coverage improvements under Medicare and Medicare Savings Programs. Discussed Section 1115 Medicaid expansion demonstration waivers (HHS, CMS). H.R. 2759, Mental Health Access Improvement Act - Discussed support of bill. Discussed MACRA implementation. Discussed Medicare enrollment and coverage issues such as: provider access, direct billing and penalties. Discussed DOJ investigation regarding Olmstead and ADA violations by South Dakota (DOJ, ACL) and related public events. Discussed Olmstead enforcement and older adults at roundtable discussion. S. 3096, Removing Barriers to Person-Centered Care Act of 2016 - Discussed and provided feedback. Discussed possible hearing witnesses. Responded to inquiry regarding MACRA rules and value modifier. H.R. 3298, Post Acute Care Value Based Purchasing Act - Discussed and provided feedback. Discussed arbitration provision in LTC facility requirements proposed rule (OMB, CMS, HHS). Responded to inquiry on Virtual Caregiving Fair. PL 111-148 - Discussed ACA Medicaid HCBS spousal impoverishment provisions. Responded to inquiry on state nursing home legislation. Discussed Medicaid assisted living, HCBS setting rule and follow-up (GAO). Discussed Medicare home health (CMS). Urged support for family caregivers in Medicare and Medicaid and testing modeling. Signed letter to CMS regarding arbitration in LTC facility requirements rule. Discussed family caregiver assessment guidance (CMS). Attended PPI home health roundtable with staff from HHS. Responded to a question about a scorecard and letters to CMS. Responded to an inquiry regarding an arbitration regulatory provision. Responded to an inquiry regarding personal needs allowances. Discussed Medicaid functional assessment tools, family caregiver assessment, and follow-up(GAO). Responded to inquiries regarding Medicaid managed long-term services and supports, best practices, and state ombuds programs. S. 3130, Independence at Home Act - Discussed and sent AARP endorsement letter for bill
2016 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Expand Excellence in Mental Health Act (S. 2525/ H.R. 4567), all provisions related to expanding the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic demonstration program to include all 24 planning grant states. The Mental Health Access Improvement Act (S. 1830/ H.R. 2759) all provisions related to allowing marriage and family therapists and mental health counselors to directly bill Medicare for their services. Medicare Coverage for Addiction Recovery Expansion Act (S.2605) all provisions related to expanding the number of residential substance use treatment facilities through Medicaid. The Craig Thomas Rural Hospital and Provider Equity Act (R-HoPE) (S.3545) all provisions related to expanding access to health care services in rural communities including allowing marriage and family therapists and mental health counselors to directly bill Medicare for their services.
Client expense: $62,698 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Health Issues
Requested cosponsorships for following: oMental Health First Aid Act - HR 1877 / S 711 oSeniors Mental Health Improvement Act - HR 2759 / S 1830 oComprehensive Recovery and Addiction Act - HR 593 / S 524 Support mental health/addiction parity rule Advocated for expansion of Excellence in Mental Health Act Advocated in support of Medicaid funding for behavioral health services Preserve funding for SAMHSA Advocated for comprehensive mental health and addiction reform
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $7,500
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Health Issues
Requested cosponsorships for following: oMental Health First Aid Act - HR 1877 / S 711 oSeniors Mental Health Improvement Act - HR 2759 / S 1830 oComprehensive Recovery and Addiction Act - HR 593 / S 524 Support mental health/addiction parity rule Advocated for expansion of Excellence in Mental Health Act Advocated in support of Medicaid funding for behavioral health services Preserve funding for SAMHSA Advocated for comprehensive mental health and addiction reform Advocated for passage of S. 524, , the Comprehensive Addiction Recovery Act of 2015
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
H. R. 2759, S1830 legislation that would allow Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists to become Medicare providers
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
H.R. 2759, S 1830 Allowing Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists to become Medicare providers
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2016 · second_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
H. R. 2759, S1830 legislation that would allow Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists to become Medicare providers
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · second_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
H.R. 2759, S 1830 Allowing Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists to become Medicare providers
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2016 · second_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Support H. R. 2759, the Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2015 and S. 1830, the Seniors Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2015.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
Responded to inquiry regarding in-home supportive services programs. S. 1549, Care Planning Act - Discussed the bill and urged cosponsorship. Discussed structural changes to Medicaid. Discussed health care quality and measurement. Discussed changes to the Medicare benefit design, such as copays, premiums and deductibles. H.R.1571, Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act - Discussed bill. S.578, Home Health Planning Improvement Act - Discussed bill and urged cosponsorship. Discussed the Medicare Part D prescription drug benefit program and changes needed to lower prescription drug costs and related agency proposed rule changes. S. 1083, H.R.2005 - Discussed legislation to require drug manufacturers to provide rebates for drugs provided to Medicare Part D low-income subsidy beneficiaries, including those who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid. S. 1488, H.R. 2624, Part D Beneficiary Appeals Fairness Act - Discussed bill that would allow seniors to appeal the placement of their medications on a Medicare Part D specialty tier. Discussed Medicare Part D fraud and abuse legislation including lock-in provisions for high risk enrollees. Discussed legislation to require the addition of unique device identifier (UDI) of medical devices in health insurance claim forms. Discussed the Medicare Part B prescription drug demonstration proposal from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. S. 624, H.R.1220,Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act - Discussed bill. S. 3040, Labor, Health and Human Services,FY2017 - Lobbied in support of increased funding for CMS' state survey and certification program. S. 1549 - Discussed support of Care Planning Act. Discussed the Medicare Part B prescription drug benefit program and changes needed to lower prescription drug costs and related agency proposed rule changes. H.R. 5122 - Discussed the Medicare Part B prescription drug demonstration proposal. Discussed potential benefit and coverage improvements under Medicare and Medicaid Savings Programs. H.R. 2759, Mental Health Access Improvement Act - Discussed support of bill. Discussed MACRA implementation. Discussed Medicare enrollment and coverage issues such as: provider access, direct billing and penalties. S. 1719, H.R. 3099, RAISE Act - Discussed CMS' efforts regarding family caregiving. Provided feedback on advanced directive registry bill. (no bill #) Discussed independence at home legislation. S. 2961, Compassionate Care Act - Discussed our position and provided feedback. Discussed DOJ investigation regarding Olmstead and ADA violations by South Dakota and provided feedback (DOJ). Responded to inquiry regarding roundtable (ACL). S. 3096, Removing Barriers to Person-Centered Care Act of 2016 - Discussed and provided feedback. Discussed possible hearing witnesses. Discussed Medicaid HCBS spousal impoverishment bill. (no bill #) Responded to inquiry regarding MACRA rules and value modifier. Discussed Medicare's 180-day coverage of skilled nursing facility care. S. 2836, H.R. 5036, Protecting Families with Disabilities Act - Signed letter in support of bill.
2016 · second_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Expand Excellence in Mental Health Act (S. 2525/ H.R. 4567), all provisions related to expanding the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic demonstration program to include all 24 planning grant states. The Mental Health Access Improvement Act (S. 1830/ H.R. 2759) all provisions related to allowing marriage and family therapists and mental health counselors to directly bill Medicare for their services. Medicare Coverage for Addiction Recovery Expansion Act (S.2605) all provisions related to expanding the number of residential substance use treatment facilities through Medicaid.
Client expense: $73,749 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · second_quarter · Health Issues
Requested cosponsorships for following: Mental Health First Aid Act - HR1877 / S711 Seniors Mental Health Improvement Act - HR2759 / S1830 Comprehensive Recovery and Addiction Act - HR593 / S524 Support mental health/addiction parity rule Advocated for expansion of Excellence in Mental Health Act Advocated in support of Medicaid funding for behavioral health services Preserve funding for SAMHSA Advocated for comprehensive mental health and addiction reform Advocated for passage of S. 524, , the Comprehensive Addiction Recovery Act of 2015
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · second_quarter · Health Issues
Requested cosponsorships for following: Mental Health First Aid Act - HR 1877 / S 711 Seniors Mental Health Improvement Act - HR 2759 / S 1830 Comprehensive Recovery and Addiction Act - HR 593 / S 524 Support mental health/addiction parity rule Advocated for expansion of Excellence in Mental Health Act Advocated in support of Medicaid funding for behavioral health services Preserve funding for SAMHSA Advocated for comprehensive mental health and addiction reform
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $7,500
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · first_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
H. R. 2759, S1830 legislation that would allow Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists to become Medicare providers
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · first_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
H.R. 2759, S 1830 Allowing Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists to become Medicare providers
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2016 · first_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
The Expand Excellence in Mental Health Act (S. 2525/ H.R. 4567) all provisions related to expanding the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic demonstration program from eight (8) states to twenty-four (24). Medicare Formulary Improvement Act (S. 648), all provisions related to the codification of an open access requirement requiring Medicare Part D formularies to cover all or substantially all drugs within six classes. The Breaking Addiction Act (H.R. 1988), all provisions related to the approval of state applications for Medicaid 1115 waivers to cover services in certain residential settings, including expanding Americans access to care by allowing states to pay for residential substance use care in facilities of 60 or fewer beds. The Mental Health Access Improvement Act (S. 1830/ H.R. 2759) all provisions related to allowing marriage and family therapists and mental health counselors to directly bill Medicare for their services. Medicare Coverage for Addiction Recovery Expansion Act (S.2605) all provisions related to expanding the number of residential substance use treatment facilities through Medicaid.
Client expense: $77,164 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · first_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
The Expand Excellence in Mental Health Act (S. 2525/ H.R. 4567) all provisions related to expanding the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic demonstration program from eight (8) states to twenty-four (24). Medicare Formulary Improvement Act (S. 648), all provisions related to the codification of an open access requirement requiring Medicare Part D formularies to cover all or substantially all drugs within six classes. The Breaking Addiction Act (H.R. 1988), all provisions related to the approval of state applications for Medicaid 1115 waivers to cover services in certain residential settings, including expanding Americans access to care by allowing states to pay for residential substance use care in facilities of 60 or fewer beds. The Mental Health Access Improvement Act (S. 1830/ H.R. 2759) all provisions related to allowing marriage and family therapists and mental health counselors to directly bill Medicare for their services. Medicare Coverage for Addiction Recovery Expansion Act (S.2605) all provisions related to expanding the number of residential substance use treatment facilities through Medicaid.
Client expense: $56,585 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · first_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Support H. R. 2759, the Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2015 and S. 1830, the Seniors Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2015.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2016 · first_quarter · Health Issues
Requested cosponsorships for following: Mental Health First Aid Act - HR 1877 / S 711 Seniors Mental Health Improvement Act - HR 2759 / S 1830 Comprehensive Recovery and Addiction Act - HR 593 / S 524 Support mental health/addiction parity rule Advocated for expansion of Excellence in Mental Health Act Advocated in support of Medicaid funding for behavioral health services Preserve funding for SAMHSA Advocated for comprehensive mental health and addiction reform
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $7,500
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · first_quarter · Health Issues
Requested cosponsorships for following: Mental Health First Aid Act - HR1877 / S711 Seniors Mental Health Improvement Act - HR2759 / S1830 Comprehensive Recovery and Addiction Act - HR593 / S524 Support mental health/addiction parity rule Advocated for expansion of Excellence in Mental Health Act Advocated in support of Medicaid funding for behavioral health services Preserve funding for SAMHSA Advocated for comprehensive mental health and addiction reform Advocated for passage of S. 524, , the Comprehensive Addiction Recovery Act of 2015
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2015 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
H. R. 2759, S1830 legislation that would allow Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists to become Medicare providers
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2015 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
H.R. 2759, S 1830 Allowing Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists to become Medicare providers
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2015 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Support H. R. 2759, the Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2015 and S. 1830, the Seniors Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2015.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2015 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization (H.R. 2), all provisions related to the repeal of the Medicare physician payment formula (sustainable growth rate) and the extension of CHIP funding through fiscal year 2017 and the extension of the 23 percent fiscal 2016 CHIP match increased authorized under the Affordable Care Act. Medicare Formulary Improvement Act (S. 648), all provisions related to the codification of an open access requirement requiring Medicare Part D formularies to cover all or substantially all drugs within six classes. The Breaking Addiction Act (H.R. 1988), all provisions related to the approval of state applications for Medicaid 1115 waivers to cover services in certain residential settings, including expanding Americans access to care by allowing states to pay for residential substance use care in facilities of 60 or fewer beds. The Mental Health Access Improvement Act (S. 1830/ H.R. 2759) all provisions related to allowing marriage and family therapists and mental health counselors to directly bill Medicare for their services.
Client expense: $72,255 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2015 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Requested cosponsorships for following: Mental Health First Aid Act - HR 1877 / S 711 Seniors Mental Health Improvement Act - HR 2759 / S 1830 Comprehensive Recovery and Addiction Act - HR 593 / S 524 Support mental health/addiction parity rule Advocated for expansion of Excellence in Mental Health Act Advocated in support of Medicaid funding for behavioral health services Preserve funding for SAMHSA Advocated for comprehensive mental health and addiction reform
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $7,500
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2015 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Requested cosponsorships for following: Mental Health First Aid Act - HR1877 / S711 Seniors Mental Health Improvement Act - HR2759 / S1830 Comprehensive Recovery and Addiction Act - HR593 / S524 Support mental health/addiction parity rule Advocated for expansion of Excellence in Mental Health Act Advocated in support of Medicaid funding for behavioral health services Preserve funding for SAMHSA Advocated for comprehensive mental health and addiction reform
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2015 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
H. R. 2759, legislation that would allow Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists to become Medicare providers
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2015 · third_quarter · Health Issues
Requested cosponsorships for following: Mental Health First Aid Act - HR 1877 / S 711 Seniors Mental Health Improvement Act - HR 2759 / S 1830 Comprehensive Recovery and Addiction Act - HR 593 / S 524 Support mental health/addiction parity rule Advocated for expansion of Excellence in Mental Health Act Advocated in support of Medicaid funding for behavioral health services Preserve funding for SAMHSA Advocated for comprehensive mental health and addiction reform
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $7,500
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2015 · third_quarter · Health Issues
Requested cosponsorships for following: Mental Health First Aid Act - HR1877 / S711 Seniors Mental Health Improvement Act - HR2759 / S1830 Comprehensive Recovery and Addiction Act - HR593 / S524 Support mental health/addiction parity rule Advocated for expansion of Excellence in Mental Health Act Advocated in support of Medicaid funding for behavioral health services Preserve funding for SAMHSA Advocated for comprehensive mental health and addiction reform
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2015 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization (H.R. 2), all provisions related to the repeal of the Medicare physician payment formula (sustainable growth rate) and the extension of CHIP funding through fiscal year 2017 and the extension of the 23 percent fiscal 2016 CHIP match increased authorized under the Affordable Care Act. Medicare Formulary Improvement Act (S. 648), all provisions related to the codification of an open access requirement requiring Medicare Part D formularies to cover all or substantially all drugs within six classes. The Breaking Addiction Act (H.R. 1988), all provisions related to the approval of state applications for Medicaid 1115 waivers to cover services in certain residential settings, including expanding Americans access to care by allowing states to pay for residential substance use care in facilities of 60 or fewer beds. The Mental Health Access Improvement Act (S. 1830/ H.R. 2759) all provisions related to allowing marriage and family therapists and mental health counselors to directly bill Medicare for their services.
Client expense: $71,834 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2015 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Support H. R. 2759, the Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2015 and S. 1830, the Seniors Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2015.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2015 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
H.R. 2759 Allowing Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists to become Medicare providers
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2015 · second_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
H.R. 2759 Allowing Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists to become Medicare providers
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2015 · second_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Support H.R. 2759, the Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2015.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
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| AZ |
| Ann M. Kuster | Democratic | NH |
| Anna G. Eshoo | Democratic | CA |
| Brad Ashford | Democratic | NE |
| Brenda L. Lawrence | Democratic | MI |
| Bruce Poliquin | Republican | ME |
| Chellie Pingree | Democratic | ME |
| Chris Collins | Republican | NY |
| Collin C. Peterson | Democratic | MN |
| Daniel M. Donovan, Jr. | Republican | NY |
| David N. Cicilline | Democratic | RI |
| David Scott | Democratic | GA |
| Derek Kilmer | Democratic | WA |
| Doris O. Matsui | Democratic | CA |
| Earl Blumenauer | Democratic | OR |
| Eleanor Holmes Norton | Democratic | DC |
| Elise M. Stefanik | Republican | NY |
| Eric Swalwell | Democratic | CA |
| Gerald E. Connolly | Democratic | VA |
| Grace F. Napolitano | Democratic | CA |
| Janice D. Schakowsky | Democratic | IL |
| Jared Huffman | Democratic | CA |
| Jeff Fortenberry | Republican | NE |
| John Katko | Republican | NY |
| John Shimkus | Republican | IL |
| Joseph J. Heck | Republican | NV |
| Joyce Beatty | Democratic | OH |
| Judy Chu | Democratic | CA |
| Julia Brownley | Democratic | CA |
| Kyrsten Sinema | Independent | AZ |
| Lloyd Doggett | Democratic | TX |
| Lucille Roybal-Allard | Democratic | CA |
| Mark DeSaulnier | Democratic | CA |
| Mark Pocan | Democratic | WI |
| Matt Cartwright | Democratic | PA |
| Michael M. Honda | Democratic | CA |
| Mike Coffman | Republican | CO |
| Mike Thompson | Democratic | CA |
| Paul Cook | Republican | CA |
| Pete Aguilar | Democratic | CA |
| Peter A. DeFazio | Democratic | OR |
| Peter T. King | Republican | NY |
| Raul Ruiz | Democratic | CA |
| Raúl M. Grijalva | Democratic | AZ |
| Richard L. Hanna | Republican | NY |
| Richard M. Nolan | Democratic | MN |
| Ron Kind | Democratic | WI |
| Rosa L. DeLauro | Democratic | CT |
| Sam Farr | Democratic | CA |
| Ted Lieu | Democratic | CA |
| Tim Ryan | Democratic | OH |
| Timothy J. Walz | Democratic | MN |
| Zoe Lofgren | Democratic | CA |
Client expense: $2,290,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Congressional Budget Office (CBO), Federal Transit Administration (FTA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Social Security Administration (SSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
Client expense: $2,060,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Congressional Budget Office (CBO), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Transit Administration (FTA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Social Security Administration (SSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office