To amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to exclude customary prompt pay discounts from manufacturers to wholesalers from the average sales price for drugs and biologicals under Medicare, and for other purposes.
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Amends part B (Supplementary Medical Insurance) of title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to exclude from the average sales price in calculating Medicare payments for drugs and biologicals any customary prompt pay discounts from manufacturers to wholesalers.
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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.
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2016 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Part D drug coverage and patient access issues and policy ESRD bundling and drug reimbursement issues HCPCS coding and reimbursement decisions Implementation of Patient Protection & Affordable Health Care Act (P.L. 111-148) and Implementation of Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act (P.L. 111-152) Least costly alternative (LCA) policy Changes re: Medicare Part B and Average Sales Price Medicare secondary payor for ESRD services Extension of rebates on Medicare Part D drugs Performance measures for bone and mineral metabolism for ESRD program Implementation of American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 H.R. 1416, Cancer Patient Protection Act of 2015 21st Century Cures/Innovation initiatives, including H.R. 6, 21st Century Cures Act S. 506, To amend Part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to exclude customary prompt pay discounts from manufacturers to wholesalers from the average sales price for drugs and biologicals under Medicare, and for other purposes H.R. 696, To amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to exclude customary prompt pay discounts from manufacturers to wholesalers from the average sales price for drugs and biologicals under Medicare, and for other purposes Medicaid drug rebate, drug coverage and patient access to therapies issues and policy S. 31, Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act of 2015 H.R. 1130, Chronic Kidney Disease Improvement in Research and Treatment Act of 2015 S. 598, Chronic Kidney Disease Improvement in Research and Treatment Act of 2015 S. 648, Medicare Formulary Improvement Act of 2015 H.R. 2, Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 H.R.2570, Strengthening Medicare Advantage through Innovation and Transparency for Seniors of 2015 H.R. 5122, To prohibit further action on the proposed rule regarding testing of Medicare Part B Prescription Drug Models
Client expense: $260,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Physician and pharmacy reimbursement issues H.R. 696 To amend Part B of title XVII of the Social Security Act to exclude customary prompt pay discounts from manufacturers to wholesalers from the average sales price for drugs and biological under Medicare H.R. 1416 Cancer Patient Protection Act of 2015 H.R. 2895, the Medicare Patient Access to Cancer Treatment Act H.R. 1314, Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 Medicare Part B Drug Payment Model Proposed Rule
Client expense: $340,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; issues related to Medicare drug reimbursement; H.R. 696; S. 506
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
- S. 506/H.R. 696(Medicare Prompt Pay Discount Exclusion), legislation to ensure more appropriate general payment amount for drugs and biologics under Part B of the Medicare Program by excluding customary prompt-pay discounts extended to wholesalers from the manufacturer's average sales price. Average Sales Price (ASP), generally including CMS' proposed Part B Drug payment demonstration rule. Sequestration cuts to cancer care - H.R. 1416 (Cancer Patient Protection Act of 2013) legislation to exclude cancer drugs from sequestration cuts
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
H.R. 696 & S. 506 (Medicare Prompt Pay Discount Exclusion), legislation to ensure more appropriate general payment amount for drugs and biologicals under Part B of the Medicare Program by excluding customary prompt-pay discounts extended to wholesalers from the manufacturer's average sales price. Average Sales Price (ASP) Generally (in the context of Deficit Reduction). H.R. 1416 legislation to exclude cancer drugs from sequestration cuts. H.R. 1934, The Cancer Care Payment Reform Act of 2015. H.R.5122 - To prohibit further action on the proposed Medicare Part B Provider Reimbursement Demonstration Project through CMS/CMMI, Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA) implementation.
Client expense: $610,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
| Republican |
| GA |
| Gene Green | Democratic | TX |
| John Shimkus | Republican | IL |
| Matt Cartwright | Democratic | PA |
| Patrick J. Tiberi | Republican | OH |
| Patrick Meehan | Republican | PA |
| Peter T. King | Republican | NY |
| Ron Kind | Democratic | WI |
| Steve Israel | Democratic | NY |
| Vern Buchanan | Republican | FL |
2016 · fourth_quarter · Pharmacy
(H.R. 696/S. 506) Medicare Prompt Pay Discount Exclusion,legislation to ensure more appropriate general payment amount for drugs & biologicals under Part B of the Medicare Program by excluding customary prompt-pay discounts extended to wholesalers from the manufacturer's average sales price. Legislation to exclude cancer drugs from sequestration cuts. HR471/S483 Ensuring Patient Access and Effective Drug Enforcement Act of 2015; Medicare Program Part B Drug Payment Model.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
(H.R.696/S.506) legislation to ensure more appropriate general payment amount for drugs and biologicals under Part B of the Medicare Program by excluding customary prompt-pay discounts extended to wholesalers from the manufacturer's average sales price (ASP) generally (in the context of deficit reduction); Medicare Program Part B Drug Payment Model.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Average Sales Price (H.R. 696, S. 506); PPACA Implementation (PL 111-148); Sustainable Growth Rate (H.R. 2); Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (AMP and NADAC); Part B Demonstration Proposal
Client expense: $268,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Average Sales Price (H.R. 696, S. 506) PPACA Implementation (PL 111-148) SGR (H.R. 2) Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (AMP and NADAC) Part B demonstration (H.R. 5122)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Pharmaceutical distribution management ASP reimbursement policy under Medicare Part B S.506/H.R.696- A bill to exclude prompt pay discount from calculation of ASP Part B drug payment demonstration
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Legislation to reform Medicare payment for oncology: Cancer Care Payment Reform Act (H.R. 1934; S. 3211). Legislation to exclude manufacturer-to-distributor prompt pay discounts from the calculation of ASP-based Medicare Part B drug reimbursement rates (H.R. 696, S. 506). Misc. discussions (no legislation) to address 340B drug discount program, site-of-service payment parity, and Medicare reimbursement for cancer care. General discussion on the CMS/CMMI Medicare Part B Payment Model to cut Medicare Part B drug reimbursement. Specific legislation to stop the Medicare Part B Drug Payment Model (H.R. 5122). Topics related to pharmaceutical benefit managers (PBMs)
Client expense: $112,500 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
The Medicare Patient Access to Cancer Treatment Act (H.R. 2895) The Preserve Community Care Cancer Act (H.R. 696 / S. 506)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,500
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Part D drug coverage and patient access issues and policy ESRD bundling and drug reimbursement issues HCPCS coding and reimbursement decisions Implementation of Patient Protection & Affordable Health Care Act (P.L. 111-148) and Implementation of Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act (P.L. 111-152) Least costly alternative (LCA) policy Changes re: Medicare Part B and Average Sales Price Medicare secondary payor for ESRD services Extension of rebates on Medicare Part D drugs Performance measures for bone and mineral metabolism for ESRD program Implementation of American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 H.R. 1416, Cancer Patient Protection Act of 2015 21st Century Cures/Innovation initiatives, including H.R. 6, 21st Century Cures Act S. 506, To amend Part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to exclude customary prompt pay discounts from manufacturers to wholesalers from the average sales price for drugs and biologicals under Medicare, and for other purposes H.R. 696, To amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to exclude customary prompt pay discounts from manufacturers to wholesalers from the average sales price for drugs and biologicals under Medicare, and for other purposes Medicaid drug rebate, drug coverage and patient access to therapies issues and policy S. 31, Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act of 2015 H.R. 1130, Chronic Kidney Disease Improvement in Research and Treatment Act of 2015 S. 598, Chronic Kidney Disease Improvement in Research and Treatment Act of 2015 S. 648, Medicare Formulary Improvement Act of 2015 H.R. 2, Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 H.R.2570, Strengthening Medicare Advantage through Innovation and Transparency for Seniors of 2015 H.R. 5122, To prohibit further action on the proposed rule regarding testing of Medicare Part B Prescription Drug Models
Client expense: $270,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Physician and pharmacy reimbursement issues H.R. 696 To amend Part B of title XVII of the Social Security Act to exclude customary prompt pay discounts from manufacturers to wholesalers from the average sales price for drugs and biological under Medicare H.R. 1416 Cancer Patient Protection Act of 2015 H.R. 2895, the Medicare Patient Access to Cancer Treatment Act H.R. 1314, Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 Medicare Part B Drug Payment Model Proposed Rule
Client expense: $220,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
H.R. 696 & S. 506 (Medicare Prompt Pay Discount Exclusion), legislation to ensure more appropriate general payment amount for drugs and biologicals under Part B of the Medicare Program by excluding customary prompt-pay discounts extended to wholesalers from the manufacturer's average sales price. Average Sales Price (ASP) Generally (in the context of Deficit Reduction). H.R. 1416 legislation to exclude cancer drugs from sequestration cuts. H.R. 1934, The Cancer Care Payment Reform Act of 2015. H.R.5122 - To prohibit further action on the proposed Medicare Part B Provider Reimbursement Demonstration Project through CMS/CMMI, Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA) implementation.
Client expense: $310,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
- S. 506/H.R. 696(Medicare Prompt Pay Discount Exclusion), legislation to ensure more appropriate general payment amount for drugs and biologics under Part B of the Medicare Program by excluding customary prompt-pay discounts extended to wholesalers from the manufacturer's average sales price. Average Sales Price (ASP), generally including CMS' proposed Part B Drug payment demonstration rule. Sequestration cuts to cancer care. - H.R. 1416 (Cancer Patient Protection Act of 2013) legislation to exclude cancer drugs from sequestration cuts.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Legislation to reform Medicare payment for oncology: Cancer Care Payment Reform Act (H.R. 1934; S. 3211). Legislation to exclude manufacturer-to-distributor prompt pay discounts from the calculation of ASP-based Medicare Part B drug reimbursement rates (H.R. 696, S. 506). Misc. discussions (no legislation) to address 340B drug discount program, site-of-service payment parity, and Medicare reimbursement for cancer care. General discussion on the CMS/CMMI Medicare Part B Payment Model to cut Medicare Part B drug reimbursement. Specific legislation to stop the Medicare Part B Drug Payment Model (H.R. 5122).
Client expense: $174,500 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Pharmacy
(H.R. 696/S. 506) Medicare Prompt Pay Discount Exclusion,legislation to ensure more appropriate general payment amount for drugs & biologicals under Part B of the Medicare Program by excluding customary prompt-pay discounts extended to wholesalers from the manufacturer's average sales price. Legislation to exclude cancer drugs from sequestration cuts. HR471/S483 Ensuring Patient Access and Effective Drug Enforcement Act of 2015; Medicare Program Part B Drug Payment Model.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
(H.R.696/S.506) legislation to ensure more appropriate general payment amount for drugs and biologicals under Part B of the Medicare Program by excluding customary prompt-pay discounts extended to wholesalers from the manufacturer's average sales price (ASP) generally (in the context of deficit reduction); Medicare Program Part B Drug Payment Model.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Average Sales Price (H.R. 696, S. 506) PPACA Implementation (PL 111-148) SGR (H.R. 2) Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (AMP and NADAC) Part B demonstration (H.R. 5122)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Average Sales Price (H.R. 696, S. 506); PPACA Implementation (PL 111-148); Sustainable Growth Rate (H.R. 2); Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (AMP and NADAC); Part B Demonstration Proposal
Client expense: $267,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; issues related to Medicare drug reimbursement; H.R. 696; S. 506
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Pharmaceutical distribution management ASP reimbursement policy under Medicare Part B S.506/H.R.696- A bill to exclude prompt pay discount from calculation of ASP Part B drug payment demonstration
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · second_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
- Medicare Patient Access to Cancer Treatment Act (H.R. 2895) - Prompt pay discount legislation, (HR 696 / S 506) - H.R. 1416 The Cancer Patient Protection Act of 2015 - site neutrality for ambulatory oncology services - Oppose proposed Medicare Part B drug payment demonstration (no specific bill)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,500
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · first_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
- Medicare Patient Access to Cancer Treatment Act (H.R. 2895) - Prompt pay discount legislation, (HR 696 / S 506) - H.R. 1416 The Cancer Patient Protection Act of 2015 - site neutrality for ambulatory oncology services
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,500
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · second_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Part D drug coverage and patient access issues and policy ESRD bundling and drug reimbursement issues HCPCS coding and reimbursement decisions Implementation of Patient Protection & Affordable Health Care Act (P.L. 111-148) and Implementation of Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act (P.L. 111-152) Least costly alternative (LCA) policy Changes re: Medicare Part B and Average Sales Price Medicare secondary payor for ESRD services Extension of rebates on Medicare Part D drugs Performance measures for bone and mineral metabolism for ESRD program Implementation of American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 H.R. 1416, Cancer Patient Protection Act of 2015 21st Century Cures/Innovation initiatives, including H.R. 6, 21st Century Cures Act S. 506, To amend Part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to exclude customary prompt pay discounts from manufacturers to wholesalers from the average sales price for drugs and biologicals under Medicare, and for other purposes H.R. 696, To amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to exclude customary prompt pay discounts from manufacturers to wholesalers from the average sales price for drugs and biologicals under Medicare, and for other purposes Medicaid drug rebate, drug coverage and patient access to therapies issues and policy S. 31, Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act of 2015 H.R. 1130, Chronic Kidney Disease Improvement in Research and Treatment Act of 2015 S. 598, Chronic Kidney Disease Improvement in Research and Treatment Act of 2015 S. 648, Medicare Formulary Improvement Act of 2015 H.R. 2, Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 H.R.2570, Strengthening Medicare Advantage through Innovation and Transparency for Seniors of 2015 H.R. 5122, To prohibit further action on the proposed rule regarding testing of Medicare Part B Prescription Drug Models
Client expense: $280,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · second_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Physician and pharmacy reimbursement issues H.R. 696 To amend Part B of title XVII of the Social Security Act to exclude customary prompt pay discounts from manufacturers to wholesalers from the average sales price for drugs and biological under Medicare H.R. 1416 Cancer Patient Protection Act of 2015 H.R. 2895, the Medicare Patient Access to Cancer Treatment Act H.R. 1314, Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 Medicare Part B Drug Payment Model Proposed Rule
Client expense: $220,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · second_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
S. 506/H.R. 696(Medicare Prompt Pay Discount Exclusion), legislation to ensure more appropriate general payment amount for drugs and biologics under Part B of the Medicare Program by excluding customary prompt-pay discounts extended to wholesalers from the manufacturer's average sales price. Average Sales Price (ASP), generally including CMS' proposed Part B Drug payment demonstration rule. Sequestration cuts to cancer care. H.R. 1416 (Cancer Patient Protection Act of 2013) legislation to exclude cancer drugs from sequestration cuts.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · second_quarter · Pharmacy
(H.R. 696/S. 506) Medicare Prompt Pay Discount Exclusion,legislation to ensure more appropriate general payment amount for drugs & biologicals under Part B of the Medicare Program by excluding customary prompt-pay discounts extended to wholesalers from the manufacturer's average sales price. Legislation to exclude cancer drugs from sequestration cuts. HR471/S483 Ensuring Patient Access and Effective Drug Enforcement Act of 2015; Medicare Program Part B Drug Payment Model.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · second_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
(H.R.696/S.506) legislation to ensure more appropriate general payment amount for drugs and biologicals under Part B of the Medicare Program by excluding customary prompt-pay discounts extended to wholesalers from the manufacturer's average sales price (ASP) generally (in the context of deficit reduction); Medicare Program Part B Drug Payment Model.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · second_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; issues related to Medicare drug reimbursement; H.R. 696; S. 506
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · second_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Average Sales Price (H.R. 696, S. 506) PPACA Implementation (PL 111-148) SGR (H.R. 2) Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (AMP and NADAC) Part B demonstration (H.R. 5122)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · second_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
H.R. 696 & S. 506 (Medicare Prompt Pay Discount Exclusion), legislation to ensure more appropriate general payment amount for drugs and biologicals under Part B of the Medicare Program by excluding customary prompt-pay discounts extended to wholesalers from the manufacturer's average sales price. Average Sales Price (ASP) Generally (in the context of Deficit Reduction). H.R. 1416 legislation to exclude cancer drugs from sequestration cuts. CMS Medicare Part B Drug Payment Model. H.R. 1934, The Cancer Care Payment Reform Act of 2015.
Client expense: $300,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · second_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Pharmaceutical distribution management ASP reimbursement policy under Medicare Part B S.506/H.R.696- A bill to exclude prompt pay discount from calculation of ASP Part B drug payment demonstration
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · second_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Average Sales Price (H.R. 696, S. 506); PPACA Implementation (PL 111-148); Sustainable Growth Rate (H.R. 2); Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (AMP and NADAC); Part B Demonstration Proposal
Client expense: $306,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2016 · second_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Legislation to reform Medicare payment for oncology: Cancer Care Payment Reform Act (H.R. 1934) and possible Senate companion bill. Legislation to stop CMS from applying the sequester cut to Medicare Part B drugs (H.R. 1416). Legislation to exclude manufacturer-to-distributor prompt pay discounts from the calculation of ASP-based Medicare Part B drug reimbursement rates (H.R. 696, S. 506). Misc. discussions (no legislation) to address 340B drug discount program, site-of-service payment parity, and Medicare reimbursement for cancer care. CMS/CMMI Medicare Part B Payment Model to cut Medicare Part B drug reimbursement.
Client expense: $186,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · first_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Legislation to reform Medicare payment for oncology: Cancer Care Payment Reform Act (H.R. 1934) and possible Senate companion bill. Legislation to stop CMS from applying the sequester cut to Medicare Part B drugs (H.R. 1416). Legislation to exclude manufacturer-to-distributor prompt pay discounts from the calculation of ASP-based Medicare Part B drug reimbursement rates (H.R. 696, S. 506). Misc. discussions (no legislation) to address 340B drug discount program, site-of-service payment parity, Medicare 14-day rule, and Medicare reimbursement for cancer care. CMS/CMMI Medicare Part B Payment Model to cut Medicare Part B drug reimbursement.
Client expense: $92,700 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · first_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Physician and pharmacy reimbursement issues and implementation of the Affordable Care Act. H.R. 696 To amend Part B of title XVII of the Social Security Act to exclude customary prompt pay discounts from manufacturers to wholesalers from the average sales price for drugs and biological under Medicare H.R. 1416 Cancer Patient Protection Act of 2015 H.R. 2895, the Medicare Patient Access to Cancer Treatment Act H.R. 1314, Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 Medicare Part B Drug Payment Model Proposed Rule
Client expense: $515,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · first_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
S. 506/H.R. 696(Medicare Prompt Pay Discount Exclusion), legislation to ensure more appropriate general payment amount for drugs and biologics under Part B of the Medicare Program by excluding customary prompt-pay discounts extended to wholesalers from the manufacturer's average sales price. Average Sales Price (ASP), generally including CMS' proposed Part B Drug payment demonstration rule. Sequestration cuts to cancer care. H.R. 1416 (Cancer Patient Protection Act of 2013) legislation to exclude cancer drugs from sequestration cuts.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · first_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Part D drug coverage and patient access issues and policy ESRD bundling and drug reimbursement issues HCPCS coding and reimbursement decisions Implementation of Patient Protection & Affordable Health Care Act (P.L. 111-148) and Implementation of Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act (P.L. 111-152) Least costly alternative (LCA) policy Changes re: Medicare Part B and Average Sales Price Medicare secondary payor for ESRD services Extension of rebates on Medicare Part D drugs Performance measures for bone and mineral metabolism for ESRD program Implementation of American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 H.R. 1416, Cancer Patient Protection Act of 2015 21st Century Cures/Innovation initiatives, including H.R. 6, 21st Century Cures Act S. 506, To amend Part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to exclude customary prompt pay discounts from manufacturers to wholesalers from the average sales price for drugs and biologicals under Medicare, and for other purposes H.R. 696, To amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to exclude customary prompt pay discounts from manufacturers to wholesalers from the average sales price for drugs and biologicals under Medicare, and for other purposes Medicaid drug rebate, drug coverage and patient access to therapies issues and policy S. 31, Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act of 2015 H.R. 1130, Chronic Kidney Disease Improvement in Research and Treatment Act of 2015 S. 598, Chronic Kidney Disease Improvement in Research and Treatment Act of 2015 S. 648, Medicare Formulary Improvement Act of 2015 H.R. 2, Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 H.R.2570, Strengthening Medicare Advantage through Innovation and Transparency for Seniors of 2015
Client expense: $290,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · first_quarter · Pharmacy
(H.R. 696/S. 506) Medicare Prompt Pay Discount Exclusion,legislation to ensure more appropriate general payment amount for drugs & biologicals under Part B of the Medicare Program by excluding customary prompt-pay discounts extended to wholesalers from the manufacturer's average sales price. Legislation to exclude cancer drugs from sequestration cuts. HR471/S483 Ensuring Patient Access and Effective Drug Enforcement Act of 2015.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · first_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
(H.R.696/S.506) legislation to ensure more appropriate general payment amount for drugs and biologicals under Part B of the Medicare Program by excluding customary prompt-pay discounts extended to wholesalers from the manufacturer's average sales price (ASP) generally (in the context of deficit reduction).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · first_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; issues related to Medicare drug reimbursement; H.R. 696; S. 506
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · first_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
H.R. 696 & S. 506 (Medicare Prompt Pay Discount Exclusion), legislation to ensure more appropriate general payment amount for drugs and biologicals under Part B of the Medicare Program by excluding customary prompt-pay discounts extended to wholesalers from the manufacturer's average sales price. Average Sales Price (ASP) Generally (in the context of Deficit Reduction). H.R. 1416 legislation to exclude cancer drugs from sequestration cuts. CMS Medicare Part B Drug Payment Model. H.R. 1934, The Cancer Care Payment Reform Act of 2015.
Client expense: $370,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · first_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Average Sales Price (H.R. 696, S. 506) PPACA Implementation (PL 111-148) SGR (H.R. 2) Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (AMP and NADAC) Part B demonstration
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · first_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Pharmaceutical distribution management ASP reimbursement policy under Medicare Part B S.506/H.R.696- A bill to exclude prompt pay discount from calculation of ASP
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · first_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Average Sales Price (H.R. 696, S. 506); PPACA Implementation (PL 111-148); Sustainable Growth Rate (H.R. 2); Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (AMP and NADAC); Part B Demonstration Proposal
Client expense: $314,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2015 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Cancer Drug Coverage Parity Act of 2015 (HR 2739/S 1566) To amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to exclude customary prompt pay discounts from manufacturers to wholesalers from the average sales price for drugs and biologicals under Medicare, and for other purposes (HR 696)
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), SENATE
2015 · second_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Oncology Care Model (OCM) CMS proposed Medicaid Managed Care rule Eliminating the prompt pay discount in Medicare reimbursement (HR 696)
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2015 · first_quarter · Health Issues
Permanent Repeal of the Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) - H.R. 2, the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act Prompt Pay Discount (H.R. 696 - To amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to exclude customary prompt pay discounts from manufacturers to wholesalers from the average sales price (ASP) for drugs and biologicals under Medicare.) Oral Parity legislation (no bill number yet - last year, H.R. 1801/S. 1879
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