Planning Actively for Cancer Treatment (PACT) Act of 2015

Pub. Law No. 111-148, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, matters related to the implementation of breast health education, research and clinical trials; S.1566/H.R.2722, Cancer Drug Coverage Parity Act, advocate to require insurance companies cover iv-administered and orally-administered anti-cancer drugs at the same cost to patients; H.R.1600, Patients' Access to Treatment Act, support amending the Public Health Service Act to establish cost-sharing limits for health plans that cover prescription drugs and use a formulary or other tiered cost-sharing structure and prohibits such a health plan from imposing higher cost-sharing requirements, including co-payment and co-insurance, for specialty drugs than for other prescription drugs in a non-preferred brand drug tier; H.R.1608, Lymphedema Treatment Act, support Medicare coverage of certain lymphedema compression treatment items as durable medical equipment; S.370/H.R.716, Breast Density and Mammography Reporting Act, issues related to the information provided to women and doctors on breast density and the potential impact it has on the detection of breast cancer and require the FDA to utilize up to date medical information and direct HHS to focus research on the best screening methods for breast tissue; H.R.1925, Dr. Balazs "Ernie" Bodai Congressional Gold Medal, support the presentation of a congressional gold medal to Dr. Balaz "Ernie" Bodai in recognition of his many outstanding contributions to the nation, including a tireless commitment to breast cancer research; H.R.6, 21st Century Cures Act, issues related to cancer prevention and research funding; S.620/H.R.1189, Preserving Employee Wellness Programs Act, issues related to the Genetic Information Act of 2008 and workplace wellness programs; H.R.2846, Planning Actively for Cancer Treatments Act, support coverage of cancer care planning and coordination services; S.91/H.R.4112, Mobile Mammography Promotion Act, issues related to excluding mobile mammography vehicles from the motor fuel excise tax; H.R.3119, Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act, support federal funding for research, training, education and awareness into palliative care; S.1488/H.R.2624, Part D Beneficiary Appeals Fairness Act, issues related to out-of-pocket costs for prescription drugs.

Client expense: $38,415 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE, White House Office

Planning Actively for Cancer Treatment Act, H.R 2846

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 2846, Planning Actively for Cancer Treatment Act

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. 524 Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act of 2016 Senate HELP Committee Innovations Package HR 6 21st Century Cures Act HR 1600 Patients Access to Treatment Act of 2015 HR 2739/S 1566 Cancer Drug Coverage Parity Act HR 3381/S 1883 Childhood Cancer STAR Act HR 3119 Palliative Care Hospice Education and Training Act S 2141 Transparent Ratings on Usability and Security to Transform Information Technology (TRUST IT) Act of 2015 H.R. 2846 Planning Actively for Cancer Treatment (PACT) Act of 2015 S. 2511 Improving Health Information Technology Act Reforms to the Best Pharmaceuticals for Children Act and the Pediatric Research Equity Act

Client expense: $169,982 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues relating to health disparities, health care reform, childhood cancer, quality of life and palliative care, federal health care programs, genetic information, cancer, nutrition, tanning beds, skin cancer, and wellness, including: H.R.3119 & S.2748, the Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act; H.R.716 & S.370, the Breast Density & Mammography Reporting Act; H.R.3381 & S.1883, Childhood Cancer STAR Act; and regulations relating to tanning beds. In addition, regulatory issues before the FDA relating to laboratory developed tests, and any legislation pertaining thereto, suncreens, colorectal cancer screening tests, electronic medical devices, H.R.2739/S.1566 - the Cancer Drug Coverage Parity Act, H.R.2846 - Planning Actively for Cancer Treatment Act, S.1014 - Personal Care Products Safety Act, H.R.1608 - Lymphedema Treatment Act, H.R.2191/S.1170 - the Breast Cancer Research Stamp Reauthorization Act, S.705 - Transportation Alternatives Act, S.540 - School Food Modernization Act, and H.R.644 - America Gives More Act, CDC opioid prescription guidelines, and legislation relating to opioid prescribing, addition and rehabilitation; H.R.5475, the Health Equity and Accountability Act; S.2787, the SAME Act and Senate Amendment 4369 to S.2943, the Senate Defense Authorization bill; and S.3136, H.R.5003 childhood nutrition bill; and H.R.2017 and S.2217, the Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act; and S.524 and H.R.953, the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act, and related bills and amendments, S.3077, the Marijuana Effective Drug Studies Act of 2016.

Client expense: $1,200,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Pub. Law No. 111-148, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, matters related to the implementation of breast health education, research and clinical trials; S.1566/H.R.2722, Cancer Drug Coverage Parity Act, advocate to require insurance companies cover iv-administered and orally-administered anti-cancer drugs at the same cost to patients; H.R.1600, Patients' Access to Treatment Act, support amending the Public Health Service Act to establish cost-sharing limits for health plans that cover prescription drugs and use a formulary or other tiered cost-sharing structure and prohibits such a health plan from imposing higher cost-sharing requirements, including co-payment and co-insurance, for specialty drugs than for other prescription drugs in a non-preferred brand drug tier; H.R.1608, Lymphedema Treatment Act, support Medicare coverage of certain lymphedema compression treatment items as durable medical equipment; S.370/H.R.716, Breast Density and Mammography Reporting Act, issues related to the information provided to women and doctors on breast density and the potential impact it has on the detection of breast cancer and require the FDA to utilize up to date medical information and direct HHS to focus research on the best screening methods for breast tissue; H.R.1925, Dr. Balazs "Ernie" Bodai Congressional Gold Medal, support the presentation of a congressional gold medal to Dr. Balaz "Ernie" Bodai in recognition of his many outstanding contributions to the nation, including a tireless commitment to breast cancer research; H.R.6, 21st Century Cures Act, issues related to cancer prevention and research funding; S.620/H.R.1189, Preserving Employee Wellness Programs Act, issues related to the Genetic Information Act of 2008 and workplace wellness programs; H.R.2846, Planning Actively for Cancer Treatments Act, support coverage of cancer care planning and coordination services; S.91/H.R.4112, Mobile Mammography Promotion Act, issues related to excluding mobile mammography vehicles from the motor fuel excise tax; H.R.3119, Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act, support federal funding for research, training, education and awareness into palliative care; S.1488/H.R.2624, Part D Beneficiary Appeals Fairness Act, issues related to out-of-pocket costs for prescription drugs.

HR 2846, PLANNING ACTIVELY FOR CANCER TREATMENT ACT

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues relating to health disparities, health care reform, childhood cancer, quality of life and palliative care, federal health care programs, genetic information, cancer, nutrition, tanning beds, skin cancer, and wellness, including: H.R.3119 & S.2748, the Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act; H.R.716 & S.370, the Breast Density & Mammography Reporting Act; H.R.3381 & S.1883, Childhood Cancer STAR Act; and regulations relating to tanning beds. In addition, regulatory issues before the FDA relating to laboratory developed tests, and any legislation pertaining thereto, suncreens, colorectal cancer screening tests, electronic medical devices, H.R.2739/S.1566 - the Cancer Drug Coverage Parity Act, H.R.2846 - Planning Actively for Cancer Treatment Act, S.1014 - Personal Care Products Safety Act, H.R.1608 - Lymphedema Treatment Act, H.R.2191/S.1170 - the Breast Cancer Research Stamp Reauthorization Act, S.705 - Transportation Alternatives Act, S.540 - School Food Modernization Act, and H.R.644 - America Gives More Act, CDC opioid prescription guidelines, and legislation relating to opiod prescribing, addition and rehabilitation; H.R.5475, the Health Equity and Accountability Act; S.2787, the SAME Act and Senate Amendment 4369 to S.2943, the Senate Defense Authorization bill; and S.3136, H.R.5003 childhood nutrition bill; and H.R.2017 and S.2217, the Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act; and S.524 and H.R.953, the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act, and related bills and amendments.

Client expense: $1,250,000 · Firm income: Not reported

S. 524 Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act of 2016 Senate HELP Committee Innovations Package HR 6 21st Century Cures Act HR 1600 Patients Access to Treatment Act of 2015 HR 2739/S 1566 Cancer Drug Coverage Parity Act HR 3381/S 1883 Childhood Cancer STAR Act HR 3119 Palliative Care Hospice Education and Training Act S 2141 Transparent Ratings on Usability and Security to Transform Information Technology (TRUST IT) Act of 2015 H.R. 2846 Planning Actively for Cancer Treatment (PACT) Act of 2015 S. 2511 Improving Health Information Technology Act Reforms to the Best Pharmaceuticals for Children Act and the Pediatric Research Equity Act

Client expense: $92,141 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Pub. Law No. 111-148, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, matters related to the implementation of breast health education, research and clinical trials; S.1566/H.R.2722, Cancer Drug Coverage Parity Act, advocate to require insurance companies cover iv-administered and orally-administered anti-cancer drugs at the same cost to patients; H.R.1600, Patients' Access to Treatment Act, support amending the Public Health Service Act to establish cost-sharing limits for health plans that cover prescription drugs and use a formulary or other tiered cost-sharing structure and prohibits such a health plan from imposing higher cost-sharing requirements, including co-payment and co-insurance, for specialty drugs than for other prescription drugs in a non-preferred brand drug tier; H.R.1608, Lymphedema Treatment Act, support Medicare coverage of certain lymphedema compression treatment items as durable medical equipment; S.370/H.R.716, Breast Density and Mammography Reporting Act, issues related to the information provided to women and doctors on breast density and the potential impact it has on the detection of breast cancer and require the FDA to utilize up to date medical information and direct HHS to focus research on the best screening methods for breast tissue; H.R.1925, Dr. Balazs "Ernie" Bodai Congressional Gold Medal, support the presentation of a congressional gold medal to Dr. Balaz "Ernie" Bodai in recognition of his many outstanding contributions to the nation, including a tireless commitment to breast cancer research; H.R.6, 21st Century Cures Act, issues related to cancer prevention and research funding; S.620/H.R.1189, Preserving Employee Wellness Programs Act, issues related to the Genetic Information Act of 2008 and workplace wellness programs; H.R.2846, Planning Actively for Cancer Treatments Act, support coverage of cancer care planning and coordination services; S.91/H.R.4112, Mobile Mammography Promotion Act, issues related to excluding mobile mammography vehicles from the motor fuel excise tax; H.R.3119, Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act, support federal funding for research, training, education and awareness into palliative care; S.1488/H.R.2624, Part D Beneficiary Appeals Fairness Act, issues related to out-of-pocket costs for prescription drugs.

HR 2846, Planning Actively for Cancer Treatment Act

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues relating to health disparities, health care reform, childhood cancer, quality of life and palliative care, federal health care programs, genetic information, cancer, nutrition, tanning beds, skin cancer, and wellness, including: H.R.3119, the Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act; H.R.716 & S.370, the Breast Density & Mammography Reporting Act; and regulations relating to tanning beds. In addition, regulatory issues before the F.D.A relating to laboratory developed tests, suncreens, colorectal cancer screening tests, electronic medical devices, H.R.2739/S.1566 - the Cancer Drug Coverage Parity Act, H.R.2846 - Planning Actively for Cancer Treatment Act, S.1014 - Personal Care Products Safety Act, H.R.1608 - Lymphedema Treatment Act, H.R.2191/S.1170 - the Breast Cancer Research Stamp Reauthorization Act, S.705 - Transportation Alternatives Act, S.540 - School Food Modernization Act, H.R.644 - America Gives More Act; and CDC opioid prescription guidelines.

Client expense: $760,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Issues relating to health disparities, health care reform, childhood cancer, quality of life and palliative care, federal health care programs, genetic information, cancer, nutrition, tanning beds, skin cancer, and wellness, including: H.R.3119, the Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act; H.R.716 & S.370, the Breast Density & Mammography Reporting Act; and regulations relating to tanning beds. In addition, regulatory issues before the F.D.A relating to laboratory developed tests, suncreens, colorectal cancer screening tests, electronic medical devices, H.R.2739/S.1566 - the Cancer Drug Coverage Parity Act, H.R.2846 - Planning Actively for Cancer Treatment Act, S.1014 - Personal Care Products Safety Act, H.R.1608 - Lymphedema Treatment Act, H.R.2191/S.1170 - the Breast Cancer Research Stamp Reauthorization Act, S.705 - Transportation Alternatives Act, S.540 - School Food Modernization Act, H.R.644 - America Gives More Act; and CDC opioid prescription guidelines.

Client expense: $760,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Senate HELP Committee Innovations Package HR 6 21st Century Cures Act HR 1600 Patients Access to Treatment Act of 2015 HR 2739/S 1566 Cancer Drug Coverage Parity Act HR 3381/S 1883 Childhood Cancer STAR Act HR 3119 Palliative Care Hospice Education and Training Act S 2141 Transparent Ratings on Usability and Security to Transform Information Technology (TRUST IT) Act of 2015 H.R. 2846 Planning Actively for Cancer Treatment (PACT) Act of 2015 S. 2511 Improving Health Information Technology Act S.524 Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act of 2016

Client expense: $98,340 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Pub. Law No. 111-148, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, matters related to the implementation of breast health education, research and clinical trials; S.1566/H.R.2722, Cancer Drug Coverage Parity Act, advocate to require insurance companies cover iv-administered and orally-administered anti-cancer drugs at the same cost to patients; H.R.1600, Patients' Access to Treatment Act, support amending the Public Health Service Act to establish cost-sharing limits for health plans that cover prescription drugs and use a formulary or other tiered cost-sharing structure and prohibits such a health plan from imposing higher cost-sharing requirements, including co-payment and co-insurance, for specialty drugs than for other prescription drugs in a non-preferred brand drug tier; H.R.1608, Lymphedema Treatment Act, support Medicare coverage of certain lymphedema compression treatment items as durable medical equipment; S.370/H.R.716, Breast Density and Mammography Reporting Act, issues related to the information provided to women and doctors on breast density and the potential impact it has on the detection of breast cancer and require the FDA to utilize up to date medical information and direct HHS to focus research on the best screening methods for breast tissue; H.R.1925, Dr. Balazs "Ernie" Bodai Congressional Gold Medal, support the presentation of a congressional gold medal to Dr. Balaz "Ernie" Bodai in recognition of his many outstanding contributions to the nation, including a tireless commitment to breast cancer research; S.1192/H.R.2540, Breast Cancer Patient Education Act, efforts to support creating an educational campaign to inform breast cancer patients anticipating surgery about the availability and coverage of breast reconstruction and prostheses; H.R.6, 21st Century Cures Act, issues related to cancer prevention and research funding; S.620/H.R.1189, Preserving Employee Wellness Programs Act, issues related to the Genetic Information Act of 2008 and workplace wellness programs; H.R.2846, Planning Actively for Cancer Treatments Act, support coverage of cancer care planning and coordination services; S.91/H.R.4112, Mobile Mammography Promotion Act, issues related to excluding mobile mammography vehicles from the motor fuel excise tax; H.R.3119, Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act, support federal funding for research, training, education and awareness into palliative care; S.1488/H.R.2624, Part D Beneficiary Appeals Fairness Act, issues related to out-of-pocket costs for prescription drugs.

Comments submitted (with the Cancer Leadership Council) to the Senate Finance Committee on the Policy Options Document of the Bipartisan Chronic Care Working Group, specifically about improved care management for those with cancer. HR 2846, the Planning Activity for Cancer Treatment (PACT) Act of 2015, to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage of cancer care planning and coordination under the Medicare program.

Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of the Vice President of the United States, SENATE, White House Office

HR 2846, the Planning Activity for Cancer Treatment (PACT) Act of 2015, to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage of cancer care planning and coordination under the Medicare program. Comment letter to CMS on Request for Information Regarding Implementation of the Merit-Based Incentive Payment System, Promotion of Alternative Payment Models, and Incentive Payments for Participation in Eligible Alternative Payment Models.(CMS-3321-NC) Comment letter to CMS on the Proposed Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2017 (modifications to the standards for qualified health plans and the operations of health insurance exchanges).

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

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of the Vice President of the United States, SENATE

Issues relating to health disparities, health care reform, childhood cancer, quality of life and palliative care, federal health care programs, genetic information, cancer, nutrition, tanning beds, skin cancer, and wellness, including: H.R.3119, the Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act; H.R.716 & S.370, the Breast Density & Mammography Reporting Act; and regulations relating to tanning beds. In addition, regulatory issues before the F.D.A relating to laboratory developed tests, suncreens, colorectal cancer screening tests, electronic medical devices, H.R.2739/S.1566 - the Cancer Drug Coverage Parity Act, H.R.2846 - Planning Actively for Cancer Treatment Act, S.1014 - Personal Care Products Safety Act, H.R.1608 - Lymphedema Treatment Act, H.R.2191/S.1170 - the Breast Cancer Research Stamp Reauthorization Act, S.705 - Transportation Alternatives Act, S.540 - School Food Modernization Act, H.R.644 - America Gives More Act; and CDC opioid prescription guidelines.

Client expense: $1,960,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Senate HELP Committee Innovations Package HR 6 21st Century Cures Act HR 1600 Patients Access to Treatment Act of 2015 HR 2739/S 1566 Cancer Drug Coverage Parity Act HR 3381/S 1883 Childhood Cancer STAR Act HR 3119 Palliative Care Hospice Education and Training Act S 2141 Transparent Ratings on Usability and Security to Transform Information Technology (TRUST IT) Act of 2015 H.R. 2846 Planning Actively for Cancer Treatment (PACT) Act of 2015

Client expense: $53,150 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues relating to health disparities, health care reform, childhood cancer, quality of life and palliative care, federal health care programs, genetic information, cancer, nutrition, tanning beds, skin cancer, and wellness, including: H.R.3119, the Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act; H.R.716 & S.370, the Breast Density & Mammography Reporting Act; and regulations relating to tanning beds. In addition, regulatory issues before the F.D.A relating to laboratory developed tests, suncreens, colorectal cancer screening tests, electronic medical devices, H.R.2739/S.1566 - the Cancer Drug Coverage Parity Act, H.R.2846 - Planning Actively for Cancer Treatment Act, S.1014 - Personal Care Products Safety Act, H.R.1608 - Lymphedema Treatment Act, H.R.2191/S.1170 - the Breast Cancer Research Stamp Reauthorization Act, S.705 - Transportation Alternatives Act, S.540 - School Food Modernization Act, H.R.644 - America Gives More Act; and CDC opioid prescription guidelines.

Client expense: $1,960,000 · Firm income: Not reported

H.R. 2846 - Planning Actively for Cancer Treatment (PACT) Act.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Pub. Law No. 111-148, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, matters related to the implementation of breast health education, research and clinical trials; S.1566/H.R.2722, Cancer Drug Coverage Parity Act, advocate to require insurance companies cover iv-administered and orally-administered anti-cancer drugs at the same cost to patients; H.R.1600, Patients' Access to Treatment Act, support amending the Public Health Service Act to establish cost-sharing limits for health plans that cover prescription drugs and use a formulary or other tiered cost-sharing structure and prohibits such a health plan from imposing higher cost-sharing requirements, including co-payment and co-insurance, for specialty drugs than for other prescription drugs in a non-preferred brand drug tier; H.R.1608, Lymphedema Treatment Act, support Medicare coverage of certain lymphedema compression treatment items as durable medical equipment; S.1170/H.R.2191, Breast Cancer Research Stamp Reauthorization Act, advocate for the reauthorization of the breast cancer research stamp; S.370/H.R.716, Breast Density and Mammography Reporting Act, issues related to the information provided to women and doctors on breast density and the potential impact it has on the detection of breast cancer and require the FDA to utilize up to date medical information and direct HHS to focus research on the best screening methods for breast tissue; H.R.1925, Dr. Balazs "Ernie" Bodai Congressional Gold Medal, support the presentation of a congressional gold medal to Dr. Balaz "Ernie" Bodai in recognition of his many outstanding contributions to the nation, including a tireless commitment to breast cancer research; S.1192/H.R.2540, Breast Cancer Patient Education Act, efforts to support creating an educational campaign to inform breast cancer patients anticipating surgery about the availability and coverage of breast reconstruction and prostheses; H.R.6, 21st Century Cures Act, issues related to cancer prevention and research funding; S.620/H.R.1189, Preserving Employee Wellness Programs Act, issues related to the Genetic Information Act of 2008 and workplace wellness programs; S.1926/H.R.3339, Protecting Access to Lifesaving Screenings Act, amends Title XVIII of the Social Security Act to protect coverage for screening mammography; H.R.2846, Planning Actively for Cancer Treatments Act, support coverage of cancer care planning and coordination services; S.91/H.R.4112, Mobile Mammography Promotion Act, issues related to excluding mobile mammography vehicles from the motor fuel excise tax; H.R.3119, Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act, support federal funding for research, training, education and awareness into palliative care.

H.R. 2 - Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 H.R. 6 - 21st Century Cures H.R. 1190 - Protecting Seniors' Access to Medicare Act of 2015 S. 258/H.R. 169 - Critical Access Hospital Relief Act of 2015 H.R. 3796 (113th) - Comprehensive Care Payment Innovation Act H.R. 648/S. 763 - Trauma Systems and Regionalization of Emergency Care Reauthorization Act H.R. 1070 (113th) - Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act of 2013 H.R. 33/S. 420 - Protecting Volunteer Firefighters and Emergency Responders Act/Standard of Care protection act H.R. 1462/S. 799 - Protecting Our Infants Act of 2015 H.R. 531 - Accelerating Biomedical Research Act H.R. 887 - Electronic Health Fairness Act of 2015 H.R. 865 - Good Samaritan health professionals act H.R. 1220 - Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act of 2015 S. 289 - American Cures Act H.R. 2603 /S. 1475 - Savings Lives, Saving Costs Act S. 884/H.R. 836 - the Health Care Safety Net Enhancement Act H.R. 647 - the Access to Life-Saving Trauma Care for All Americans Act S. 1148 - the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2015 H.R. 1707 - the Access to Frontline Health Care Act H.R. 1859 - Ensuring Childrens Access to Specialty Care Act H.R. 1934 - Cancer Care Payment Reform Act of 2015 H.R. 1936 - Improving the Integrity of Disability Evidence Act H.R. 1688 - To amend the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 to designate 20 graduate medical education residency positions specifically for the study of optometry. H.R. 3309 - Flex-IT 2 Act H.R. 3024 - Disproportionate Share Hospital bill H. Res 487 - Recognizing the importance of cancer program accreditation in ensuring comprehensive, high quality, patient-centered cancer care HR 2846 - Planning Actively for Cancer Treatment (PACT) Act of 2015 HR 3119 - Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act S. 1170 - Breast Cancer Research Stamp Reauthorization Act of 2015 GME Surgical Workforce Shortages/Issues ICD-10 HEALTH Act Response to Senate FDA report HPSA Surgical Incentive Program Cancer Program Accreditation IPAB Electronic Health Records Breast Cancer Research In-Office Ancillary Services Exception BETOS coding system Health Insurance Mergers Stark Law APMS Alternative Payment Models Meaningful Use Stage 3 Delay Firearm safety Primary Care Incentive Payment Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) implementation Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Quality and Payment Issues General Surgery, Rural Surgery Bonuses Chronic Care Issues Qualified clinical data registry (QCDR) and Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS)

H.R. 2 - Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 H.R. 6 - 21st Century Cures H.R. 1190 - Protecting Seniors' Access to Medicare Act of 2015 S. 258/H.R. 169 - Critical Access Hospital Relief Act of 2015 H.R. 3796 (113th) - Comprehensive Care Payment Innovation Act H.R. 648/S. 763 - Trauma Systems and Regionalization of Emergency Care Reauthorization Act H.R. 1070 (113th) - Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act of 2013 H.R. 33/S. 420 - Protecting Volunteer Firefighters and Emergency Responders Act/Standard of Care protection act H.R. 1462/S. 799 - Protecting Our Infants Act of 2015 H.R. 531 - Accelerating Biomedical Research Act H.R. 887 - Electronic Health Fairness Act of 2015 H.R. 865 - Good Samaritan health professionals act H.R. 1220 - Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act of 2015 S. 289 - American Cures Act H.R. 2603 /S. 1475 - Savings Lives, Saving Costs Act S. 884/H.R. 836 - the Health Care Safety Net Enhancement Act H.R. 647 - the Access to Life-Saving Trauma Care for All Americans Act S. 1148 - the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2015 H.R. 1707 - the Access to Frontline Health Care Act H.R. 1859 - Ensuring Childrens Access to Specialty Care Act H.R. 1934 - Cancer Care Payment Reform Act of 2015 H.R. 1936 - Improving the Integrity of Disability Evidence Act H.R. 1688 - To amend the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 to designate 20 graduate medical education residency positions specifically for the study of optometry. H.R. 3309 - Flex-IT 2 Act H.R. 3024 - Disproportionate Share Hospital bill H. Res 487 - Recognizing the importance of cancer program accreditation in ensuring comprehensive, high quality, patient-centered cancer care HR 2846 - Planning Actively for Cancer Treatment (PACT) Act of 2015 HR 3119 - Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act S. 1170 - Breast Cancer Research Stamp Reauthorization Act of 2015 GME Surgical Workforce Shortages/Issues ICD-10 HEALTH Act Response to Senate FDA report HPSA Surgical Incentive Program Cancer Program Accreditation IPAB Electronic Health Records Breast Cancer Research In-Office Ancillary Services Exception BETOS coding system Health Insurance Mergers Stark Law APMS Alternative Payment Models Meaningful Use Stage 3 Delay Firearm safety Primary Care Incentive Payment Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) implementation Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Quality and Payment Issues General Surgery, Rural Surgery Bonuses Chronic Care Issues Qualified clinical data registry (QCDR) and Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS)

H.R. 2 - Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 H.R. 6 - 21st Century Cures H.R. 1190 - Protecting Seniors' Access to Medicare Act of 2015 S. 258/H.R. 169 - Critical Access Hospital Relief Act of 2015 H.R. 3796 (113th) - Comprehensive Care Payment Innovation Act H.R. 648/S. 763 - Trauma Systems and Regionalization of Emergency Care Reauthorization Act H.R. 1070 (113th) - Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act of 2013 H.R. 33/S. 420 - Protecting Volunteer Firefighters and Emergency Responders Act/Standard of Care protection act H.R. 1462/S. 799 - Protecting Our Infants Act of 2015 H.R. 531 - Accelerating Biomedical Research Act H.R. 887 - Electronic Health Fairness Act of 2015 H.R. 865 - Good Samaritan health professionals act H.R. 1220 - Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act of 2015 S. 289 - American Cures Act H.R. 2603 /S. 1475 - Savings Lives, Saving Costs Act S. 884/H.R. 836 - the Health Care Safety Net Enhancement Act H.R. 647 - the Access to Life-Saving Trauma Care for All Americans Act S. 1148 - the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2015 H.R. 1707 - the Access to Frontline Health Care Act H.R. 1859 - Ensuring Childrens Access to Specialty Care Act H.R. 1934 - Cancer Care Payment Reform Act of 2015 H.R. 1936 - Improving the Integrity of Disability Evidence Act H.R. 1688 - To amend the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 to designate 20 graduate medical education residency positions specifically for the study of optometry. H.R. 3309 - Flex-IT 2 Act H.R. 3024 - Disproportionate Share Hospital bill H. Res 487 - Recognizing the importance of cancer program accreditation in ensuring comprehensive, high quality, patient-centered cancer care HR 2846 - Planning Actively for Cancer Treatment (PACT) Act of 2015 HR 3119 - Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act S. 1170 - Breast Cancer Research Stamp Reauthorization Act of 2015 GME Surgical Workforce Shortages/Issues ICD-10 HEALTH Act Response to Senate FDA report HPSA Surgical Incentive Program Cancer Program Accreditation IPAB Electronic Health Records Breast Cancer Research In-Office Ancillary Services Exception BETOS coding system Health Insurance Mergers Stark Law APMS Alternative Payment Models Meaningful Use Stage 3 Delay Firearm safety Primary Care Incentive Payment Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) implementation Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Quality and Payment Issues General Surgery, Rural Surgery Bonuses Chronic Care Issues Qualified clinical data registry (QCDR) and Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS)

H.R. 2 - Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 H.R. 6 - 21st Century Cures H.R. 1190 - Protecting Seniors' Access to Medicare Act of 2015 S. 258/H.R. 169 - Critical Access Hospital Relief Act of 2015 H.R. 3796 (113th) - Comprehensive Care Payment Innovation Act H.R. 648/S. 763 - Trauma Systems and Regionalization of Emergency Care Reauthorization Act H.R. 1070 (113th) - Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act of 2013 H.R. 33/S. 420 - Protecting Volunteer Firefighters and Emergency Responders Act/Standard of Care protection act H.R. 1462/S. 799 - Protecting Our Infants Act of 2015 H.R. 531 - Accelerating Biomedical Research Act H.R. 887 - Electronic Health Fairness Act of 2015 H.R. 865 - Good Samaritan health professionals act H.R. 1220 - Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act of 2015 S. 289 - American Cures Act H.R. 2603 /S. 1475 - Savings Lives, Saving Costs Act S. 884/H.R. 836 - the Health Care Safety Net Enhancement Act H.R. 647 - the Access to Life-Saving Trauma Care for All Americans Act S. 1148 - the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2015 H.R. 1707 - the Access to Frontline Health Care Act H.R. 1859 - Ensuring Childrens Access to Specialty Care Act H.R. 1934 - Cancer Care Payment Reform Act of 2015 H.R. 1936 - Improving the Integrity of Disability Evidence Act H.R. 1688 - To amend the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 to designate 20 graduate medical education residency positions specifically for the study of optometry. H.R. 3309 - Flex-IT 2 Act H.R. 3024 - Disproportionate Share Hospital bill H. Res 487 - Recognizing the importance of cancer program accreditation in ensuring comprehensive, high quality, patient-centered cancer care HR 2846 - Planning Actively for Cancer Treatment (PACT) Act of 2015 HR 3119 - Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act S. 1170 - Breast Cancer Research Stamp Reauthorization Act of 2015 GME Surgical Workforce Shortages/Issues ICD-10 HEALTH Act Response to Senate FDA report HPSA Surgical Incentive Program Cancer Program Accreditation IPAB Electronic Health Records Breast Cancer Research In-Office Ancillary Services Exception BETOS coding system Health Insurance Mergers Stark Law APMS Alternative Payment Models Meaningful Use Stage 3 Delay Firearm safety Primary Care Incentive Payment Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) implementation Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Quality and Payment Issues General Surgery, Rural Surgery Bonuses Chronic Care Issues Qualified clinical data registry (QCDR) and Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS)

Issues relating to health disparities, health care reform, childhood cancer, quality of life and palliative care, federal health care programs, genetic information, cancer, nutrition, tanning beds, skin cancer, and wellness, including H.R.3119, the Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act; H.R.716 & S.370, the Breast Density & Mammography Reporting Act, and regulations relating to tanning beds. In addition, regulatory issues before the F.D.A relating to laboratory developed tests, suncreens, colorectal cancer screening tests, electronic medical devices, H.R.2739/S.1566 - the Cancer Drug Coverage Parity Act, H.R.2846 - Planning Actively for Cancer Treatment Act, S.1014 - Personal Care Products Safety Act, H.R.1608 - Lymphedema Treatment Act, H.R.2191/S.1170 - the Breast Cancer Research Stamp Reauthorization Act, S.705 - Transportation Alternatives Act, S.540 - School Food Modernization Act, and H.R.644 - America Gives More Act; an issues before the CDC, including opioid prescription guidelines.

Client expense: $1,190,000 · Firm income: Not reported

HR 2846, the Planning Activity for Cancer Treatment (PACT) Act of 2015, to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage of cancer care planning and coordination under the Medicare program. Comment letter to CMS on proposed rule changes to Medicaid Managed Care, provisions related to quality cancer care (CMS-2390-P, Medicaid and Childrens Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Programs; Medicaid Managed Care, CHIP Delivered in Managed Care, Medicaid and CHIP Comprehensive Quality Strategies, and Revisions Related to Third Party Liability) Comment letter to CMS on proposed changes to Medicare physician fee schedule, provisions impacting care to cancer patients (CMS-1631-P, Medicare Program; Revisions to Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Revisions to Part B for CY 2016)

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

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE

H.R. 2846 - Planning Actively for Cancer Treatment (PACT) Act.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues relating to health disparities, health care reform, childhood cancer, quality of life and palliative care, federal health care programs, genetic information, cancer, nutrition, tanning beds, skin cancer, and wellness, including follow-on legislation to H.R.1666 & S.2800, the Patient Centered Quality Care for Life Act, and, H.R.1339 (IH) & S.641, the Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (113th Congress), H.R.716 & S.370, the Breast Density & Mammography Reporting Act, and regulations relating to tanning beds. In addition, regulatory issues before the F.D.A relating to laboratory developed tests, colorectal cancer screening tests, electronic medical devices, H.R.2739/S.1566 - the Cancer Drug Coverage Parity Act, H.R.2846 - Planning Actively for Cancer Treatment Act, S.1014 - Personal Care Products Safety Act, H.R.1608 - Lymphedema Treatment Act, H.R.2191/S.1170 - the Breast Cancer Research Stamp Reauthorization Act, S.705 - Transportation Alternatives Act, S.540 - School Food Modernization Act, and H.R.644 - America Gives More Act.

Client expense: $1,310,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Planning Actively for Cancer Treatment Act (HR 2846) and submission of comments to Senate Finance Committee regarding chronic care management in Medicare.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Planning Actively for Cancer Treatment (PACT) Act, HR 2846 and submission of comments to Senate Finance Committee in response to request for information on chronic care management in Medicare.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

PACT Act (H.R. 2846) and Senate Finance Committee request for feedback on chronic care management in the Medicare Program.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 1608, the Lymphedema Treatment Act, requesting that physician prescribed lymphedema compression supplies would be covered under the Medicare program. HR 2846, the Planning Activity for Cancer Treatment (PACT) Act of 2015, to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage of cancer care planning and coordination under the Medicare program. [General feedback/No bill introduced] - Urging the Senate Committee on Finance to include establishment of a Medicare cancer care planning service among the reforms it recommends to improve chronic care. [Comment letter to HHS] - Requesting Medicare reimbursement of advance care planning (ACP) services in CY 2016.

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

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE