Patients' Access to Treatments Act of 2017

Monitor implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148). Monitor federal and legislative activity related to Medicare Reimbursement. Monitor federal issues and legislation associated with health care policy. Monitor implementation of Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (P.L. 114-10). Monitor implementation of 21st Century Cures Act (P.L. 114-255). H.J. Res. 143, Continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2019. (P.L. 115-298) H.R. 6, SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act. (P.L. 115-271) H.R. 849, Protecting Seniors' Access to Medicare Act of 2017. H.R. 1038, Improving Transparency and Accuracy in Medicare Part D Spending Act. H.R. 1316, Prescription Drug Price Transparency Act. H.R. 1628, American Health Care Act of 2017. H.R. 1703, Medical Product Communications Act of 2017. H.R. 1898, To improve access to, and utilization of, bone mass measurement benefits. H.R. 1920, 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.2077, Restoring the Patient's Voice Act of 2017. H.R. 2141, Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act. H.R. 2267, Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2017. H.R. 2641, Promoting Life-Saving New Therapies for Neonates Act of 2017. H.R. 2999, Patients' Access to Treatments Act of 2017. H.R. 3635, Local Coverage Determination Clarification Act of 2017. H.R. 3728, EMPOWER Act of 2017. H.R. 3767, Ensuring Children's Access to Specialty Care Act of 2017. H.R. 4841, Standardizing Electronic Prior Authorization for Safe Prescribing Act of 2018. H.R. 5150, Protecting Medicare from Excessive Price Increases Act of 2018. H.R.6157, Defense and Labor, Health and Human Services Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2019. (P.L. 115-245) H.R. 6470, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019. S. 251, Protecting Medicare from Executive Action Act of 2017. S. 260, Protecting Seniors' Access to Medicare Act of 2017. S. 637, Creating Transparency to Have Drug Rebates Unlocked (C-THRU) Act of 2017. S. 794, Local Coverage Determination Clarification Act of 2017. S. 898, Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act. S. 989, Ensuring Children's Access to Specialty Care Act of 2017. S. 1301, Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2017. S. 1304, A bill 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. S. 2553, Know the Lowest Price Act of 2018 (P.L. 115-262). S. 2554, Patient Right to Know Drug Prices Act (P.L. 115-263). S. 2908, To provide for electronic prior authorization under Medicare part D for covered part D drugs, and for other purposes. S. 3158, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019. S. 3159, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2019. S. 3160, To improve access to, and utilization of, bone mass measurement benefits.

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

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

Sickle Cell Disease Research, Surveillance, Prevention, and Treatment Act of 2017 (H.R. 2410) Sickle Cell Disease Research, Surveillance, Prevention, and Treatment Act of 2018/Sickle Cell Disease and Other Heritable Blood Disorders Research, Surveillance, Prevention, and Treatment Act of 2018 (S. 2465) Cancer Drug Parity Act (H.R. 1409/S. 3742) Patients Access to Treatment Act (H.R. 2999) Implementation of Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148) Repeal of Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148) Hematology and Oncology Drug Research and Approval Issues Implementation of the Food and Drug Administration Safety and Innovation Act (FDASIA) (P.L. 112-144) Clinical trials regulations and coverage Issues impacting coverage for hematologic diseases and conditions Reimbursement for CAR-T and immunotherapies Issues impacting opioid access/use for patients with hematologic diseases and disorders

Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

S. 297, Increasing Competition in Pharmaceuticals Act (Collins-McCaskill) - prescription drug costs S. 974, CREATES Act (Leahy-Grassley) - access to generic drugs and biosimilars S. 1115, Making Pharmaceutical Markets More Competitive Act (Collins-McCaskill) - accelerated approval of generic therapies S. 1131, FAIR Drug Pricing Act (Baldwin-McCain) - transparency in prescription drug pricing S. 2553, Know the Lowest Price Act (Stabenow) - pharmacist-patient communications S. 2554, Patient Right to Know Drug Prices Act (Collins) - pharmacist-patient communications, reporting of biosimilar pay-for-delay settlements S. 3194, Capping Prescription Costs Act (Warren) - capping prescription copays S. 3738, Hatch-Waxman Integrity Act (Hatch) - inter partes review process S. 3792, Preserve Access to Affordable Generics and Biosimilars Act (Klobuchar-Grassley) - pay-for-delay settlements H.R. 749, Lower Drug Costs Through Competition Act (Schrader-Bilirakis) - prescription drug costs H.R. 1703, Medical Product Communication Act (Griffith) - off-label exchange of information H.R. 2026, Pharmaceutical Information Exchange Act (Guthrie) - pre-approval health care economic information to payors H.R. 2051, Fair Access for Safe and Timely Generics Act (McKinley-Welch) - access to generic drugs H.R. 2212, CREATES Act (Marino-Cicilline) - access to generic drugs and biosimilars H.R. 2439, FAIR Drug Pricing Act (Schakowsky) - transparency in prescription drug pricing H.R. 2562, Making Pharmaceutical Markets More Competitive Act (Kelly) - accelerated approval of generic therapies H.R. 2999, Patients' Access to Treatments Act (McKinley) - limiting cost sharing in specialty drug tiers H.R. 5247, Right to Try Act (Fitzpatrick) - use of unapproved investigational drugs by patients with life-threatening conditions H.R. 6142, Reducing Drug Waste Act (Doggett) - packaging of medications H.R. 6157, Defense-Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations Act (Granger) -pharmaceutical price transparency in DTC advertising H.R. 6340, Capping Prescription Costs Act (Rosen) - capping prescription copays H.R. 6478, Biosimilars Competition Act (Sarbanes) - reporting of pay-for-delay settlements H.R. 6576, Drug-Price Transparency in Communications Act (Schakowsky) - disclosure of drug prices in DTC advertising H.R. 6733, Know the Cost Act (Carter) - pharmacist-patient communications H.R. 7251, Hatch-Waxman Integrity Act (Flores) - inter partes review process Regulatory Issues: Issues relating to long term safety and effectiveness of medical devices and drugs, including registries; issues relating to post-market surveillance of drugs and medical devices; issues relating to price of drugs and biologics; issues related to pharmacy benefit managers; issues related to biosimilars; issues related to approval of drugs and biologics; issues relating to opioids; issues relating to prescription drug rebates; issues relating to prescription drug price blueprint; direct-to-consumer advertising for prescription drugs; issues relating to access for investigational drugs; and other issues relating to health care reform implementation.

Client expense: $1,540,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Congressional Budget Office (CBO), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office

Lobby members of Congress to conduct oversight of implementation of Public Law 113-54, the Drug Quality and Security Act and to protect and preserve the use of compounded pharmaceuticals in the physician office prior to receipt of a patient prescription. Lobby members of Congress to direct the FDA to issue rulemaking pertaining to physicians access to compounded medications for use in the physician office setting. Lobby members of Congress regarding issues related to telemedicine. Advocate for increased transparency regarding drug pricing. Lobby members of the House to join the Congressional Skin Cancer Caucus. Lobby members of Congress to support H. Res. 282 to encourage proper sun safety practices for youth under care of schools and camps. Advocate for adequate and accurate network coverage for dermatologic care within health insurance exchange networks. Support H.R. 2871, Preserving Patient Access to Compounded Medications Act. Support H.R. 2077, Restoring Patients Voice Act. Support H.R. 1316, Prescription Drug Price Transparency Act. Support H.R. 2051, Fair Access for Safe and Timely Generics Act. Support H.R. 2212/S. 974, Creating and Restoring Equal Access to Equivalent Samples Act. Support H.R. 2999, Patients Access to Treatments Act. Support H.R. 3928, the Truth in Healthcare Marketing Act of 2017. Support S. 637, C-THRU Act. Support S. 989, Ensuring Childrens Access to Specialty Care Act. Support H.R. 5958, Phair Pricing Act. Support H.R. 6689/S. 3368, Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act. Advocate for relief for from prior authorization requirements under Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D plans. Support H.R. 4841/H.R. 5773/Section 6062 of H.R. 6 (SUPPORT for Patients & Communities Act), Standardizing Electronic Prior Authorization for Safe Prescribing Act and S. 2908, Electronic Prior Authorization in Medicare Part D Act. Support sunscreen related provisions in S. 2315, OTC Drug Safety, Innovation & Reform Act/H.R. 5333, OTC Monograph Safety, Innovation, & Reform Act. Support pediatric subspecialty loan repayment in any reauthorization of the Title VII programs. Advocate for access to dermatological procedures for veterans through the Veterans Choice Program. Advocate for the continued funding of Community Health Centers. Advocate against including physician advocacy and membership organization in the Physician Payment Sunshine Act requirements as originally included in S. 3000; advocated against inclusion in S. Amendment 4013 to H.R. 6.

Client expense: $360,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

Monitor implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148). Monitor federal and legislative activity related to Medicare Reimbursement. Monitor federal issues and legislation associated with health care policy. Monitor implementation of Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (P.L. 114-10). Monitor implementation of 21st Century Cures Act (P.L. 114-255). H.J. Res. 143, Continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2019. (P.L. 115-298) H.R. 6, SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act. (P.L. 115-271) H.R. 849, Protecting Seniors' Access to Medicare Act of 2017. H.R. 1038, Improving Transparency and Accuracy in Medicare Part D Spending Act. H.R. 1316, Prescription Drug Price Transparency Act. H.R. 1628, American Health Care Act of 2017. H.R. 1703, Medical Product Communications Act of 2017. H.R. 1898, To improve access to, and utilization of, bone mass measurement benefits. H.R. 1920, 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.2077, Restoring the Patient's Voice Act of 2017. H.R. 2141, Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act. H.R. 2267, Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2017. H.R. 2641, Promoting Life-Saving New Therapies for Neonates Act of 2017. H.R. 2999, Patients' Access to Treatments Act of 2017. H.R. 3635, Local Coverage Determination Clarification Act of 2017. H.R. 3728, EMPOWER Act of 2017. H.R. 3767, Ensuring Children's Access to Specialty Care Act of 2017. H.R. 4841, Standardizing Electronic Prior Authorization for Safe Prescribing Act of 2018. H.R. 5150, Protecting Medicare from Excessive Price Increases Act of 2018. H.R.6157, Defense and Labor, Health and Human Services Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2019. (P.L. 115-245) H.R. 6470, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019. S. 251, Protecting Medicare from Executive Action Act of 2017. S. 260, Protecting Seniors' Access to Medicare Act of 2017. S. 637, Creating Transparency to Have Drug Rebates Unlocked (C-THRU) Act of 2017. S. 794, Local Coverage Determination Clarification Act of 2017. S. 898, Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act. S. 989, Ensuring Children's Access to Specialty Care Act of 2017. S. 1301, Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2017. S. 1304, A bill 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. S. 2553, Know the Lowest Price Act of 2018 (P.L. 115-262). S. 2554, Patient Right to Know Drug Prices Act (P.L. 115-263). S. 2908, To provide for electronic prior authorization under Medicare part D for covered part D drugs, and for other purposes. S. 3158, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019. S. 3159, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2019. S. 3160, To improve access to, and utilization of, bone mass measurement benefits.

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

Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE

Monitor implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148). Monitor federal and legislative activity related to Medicare Reimbursement. Monitor federal issues and legislation associated with health care policy. Monitor implementation of Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (P.L. 114-10). Monitor implementation of 21st Century Cures Act (P.L. 114-255). H.J. Res. 143, Continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2019. (P.L. 115-298) H.R. 6, SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act. (P.L. 115-271) H.R. 849, Protecting Seniors' Access to Medicare Act of 2017. H.R. 1038, Improving Transparency and Accuracy in Medicare Part D Spending Act. H.R. 1316, Prescription Drug Price Transparency Act. H.R. 1628, American Health Care Act of 2017. H.R. 1703, Medical Product Communications Act of 2017. H.R. 1898, To improve access to, and utilization of, bone mass measurement benefits. H.R. 1920, 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.2077, Restoring the Patient's Voice Act of 2017. H.R. 2141, Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act. H.R. 2267, Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2017. H.R. 2641, Promoting Life-Saving New Therapies for Neonates Act of 2017. H.R. 2999, Patients' Access to Treatments Act of 2017. H.R. 3635, Local Coverage Determination Clarification Act of 2017. H.R. 3728, EMPOWER Act of 2017. H.R. 3767, Ensuring Children's Access to Specialty Care Act of 2017. H.R. 4841, Standardizing Electronic Prior Authorization for Safe Prescribing Act of 2018. H.R. 5150, Protecting Medicare from Excessive Price Increases Act of 2018. H.R.6157, Defense and Labor, Health and Human Services Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2019. (P.L. 115-245) H.R. 6470, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019. S. 251, Protecting Medicare from Executive Action Act of 2017. S. 260, Protecting Seniors' Access to Medicare Act of 2017. S. 637, Creating Transparency to Have Drug Rebates Unlocked (C-THRU) Act of 2017. S. 794, Local Coverage Determination Clarification Act of 2017. S. 898, Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act. S. 989, Ensuring Children's Access to Specialty Care Act of 2017. S. 1301, Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2017. S. 1304, A bill 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. S. 2553, Know the Lowest Price Act of 2018 (P.L. 115-262). S. 2554, Patient Right to Know Drug Prices Act (P.L. 115-263). S. 2908, To provide for electronic prior authorization under Medicare part D for covered part D drugs, and for other purposes. S. 3158, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019. S. 3159, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2019. S. 3160, To improve access to, and utilization of, bone mass measurement benefits.

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

Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE

H.R. 3767 / S. 989 Ensuring Childrens Access to Specialty Care Act H.R. 2999 Patients' Access to Treatments Act H.R. 2077 Restoring the Patients Voice Act S. 2554, Patient Right to Know Drug Prices Act Title VII, Public Health Service Act Health Savings Accounts Biosimilars

Client expense: $75,000 · 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, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)

H.R.1409, Cancer Drug Parity Act of 2017, advocate for equitable coverage of cancer therapies; H.R.2999, Patients Access to Treatment Act, advocate for access to cancer therapies; H.R.4978, Chronic Disease Management Act of 2018; H.R.3388, Ensuring Coverage for Patients with Pre-Existing Conditions Act.

Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

Monitor implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148). Monitor federal and legislative activity related to Medicare Reimbursement. Monitor federal issues and legislation associated with health care policy. Monitor implementation of Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (P.L. 114-10). Monitor implementation of 21st Century Cures Act (P.L. 114-255). H.R. 6, SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act. H.R. 849, Protecting Seniors' Access to Medicare Act of 2017. H.R. 1038, Improving Transparency and Accuracy in Medicare Part D Spending Act. H.R. 1316, Prescription Drug Price Transparency Act. H.R. 1628, American Health Care Act of 2017. H.R. 1703, Medical Product Communications Act of 2017. H.R. 1898, To improve access to, and utilization of, bone mass measurement benefits. H.R. 1920, 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.2077, Restoring the Patient's Voice Act of 2017. H.R. 2141, Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act. H.R. 2267, Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2017. H.R. 2641, Promoting Life-Saving New Therapies for Neonates Act of 2017. H.R. 2999, Patients' Access to Treatments Act of 2017. H.R. 3635, Local Coverage Determination Clarification Act of 2017. H.R. 3728, EMPOWER Act of 2017. H.R. 3767, Ensuring Children's Access to Specialty Care Act of 2017. H.R. 4841, Standardizing Electronic Prior Authorization for Safe Prescribing Act of 2018. H.R. 5150, Protecting Medicare from Excessive Price Increases Act of 2018. H.R.6157, Defense and Labor, Health and Human Services Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2019. H.R. 6470, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019. S. 251, Protecting Medicare from Executive Action Act of 2017. S. 260, Protecting Seniors' Access to Medicare Act of 2017. S. 637, Creating Transparency to Have Drug Rebates Unlocked (C-THRU) Act of 2017. S. 794, Local Coverage Determination Clarification Act of 2017. S. 898, Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act. S. 989, Ensuring Children's Access to Specialty Care Act of 2017. S. 1301, Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2017. S. 1304, A bill 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. S. 2553, Know the Lowest Price Act of 2018 (P.L. 115-262). S. 2554, Patient Right to Know Drug Prices Act (P.L. 115-263). S. 2908, To provide for electronic prior authorization under Medicare part D for covered part D drugs, and for other purposes. S. 3158, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019. S. 3159, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2019. S. 3160, To improve access to, and utilization of, bone mass measurement benefits.

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

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

Monitor implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148). Monitor federal and legislative activity related to Medicare Reimbursement. Monitor federal issues and legislation associated with health care policy. Monitor implementation of Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (P.L. 114-10). Monitor implementation of 21st Century Cures Act (P.L. 114-255). H.R. 6, SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act. H.R. 849, Protecting Seniors' Access to Medicare Act of 2017. H.R. 1038, Improving Transparency and Accuracy in Medicare Part D Spending Act. H.R. 1316, Prescription Drug Price Transparency Act. H.R. 1628, American Health Care Act of 2017. H.R. 1703, Medical Product Communications Act of 2017. H.R. 1898, To improve access to, and utilization of, bone mass measurement benefits. H.R. 1920, 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.2077, Restoring the Patient's Voice Act of 2017. H.R. 2141, Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act. H.R. 2267, Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2017. H.R. 2641, Promoting Life-Saving New Therapies for Neonates Act of 2017. H.R. 2999, Patients' Access to Treatments Act of 2017. H.R. 3635, Local Coverage Determination Clarification Act of 2017. H.R. 3728, EMPOWER Act of 2017. H.R. 3767, Ensuring Children's Access to Specialty Care Act of 2017. H.R. 4841, Standardizing Electronic Prior Authorization for Safe Prescribing Act of 2018. H.R. 5150, Protecting Medicare from Excessive Price Increases Act of 2018. H.R.6157, Defense and Labor, Health and Human Services Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2019. H.R. 6470, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019. S. 251, Protecting Medicare from Executive Action Act of 2017. S. 260, Protecting Seniors' Access to Medicare Act of 2017. S. 637, Creating Transparency to Have Drug Rebates Unlocked (C-THRU) Act of 2017. S. 794, Local Coverage Determination Clarification Act of 2017. S. 898, Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act. S. 989, Ensuring Children's Access to Specialty Care Act of 2017. S. 1301, Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2017. S. 1304, A bill 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. S. 2553, Know the Lowest Price Act of 2018 (P.L. 115-262). S. 2554, Patient Right to Know Drug Prices Act (P.L. 115-263). S. 2908, To provide for electronic prior authorization under Medicare part D for covered part D drugs, and for other purposes. S. 3158, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019. S. 3159, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2019. S. 3160, To improve access to, and utilization of, bone mass measurement benefits.

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

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

Monitor implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148). Monitor federal and legislative activity related to Medicare Reimbursement. Monitor federal issues and legislation associated with health care policy. Monitor implementation of Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (P.L. 114-10). Monitor implementation of 21st Century Cures Act (P.L. 114-255). H.R. 6, SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act. H.R. 849, Protecting Seniors' Access to Medicare Act of 2017. H.R. 1038, Improving Transparency and Accuracy in Medicare Part D Spending Act. H.R. 1316, Prescription Drug Price Transparency Act. H.R. 1628, American Health Care Act of 2017. H.R. 1703, Medical Product Communications Act of 2017. H.R. 1898, To improve access to, and utilization of, bone mass measurement benefits. H.R. 1920, 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.2077, Restoring the Patient's Voice Act of 2017. H.R. 2141, Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act. H.R. 2267, Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2017. H.R. 2641, Promoting Life-Saving New Therapies for Neonates Act of 2017. H.R. 2999, Patients' Access to Treatments Act of 2017. H.R. 3635, Local Coverage Determination Clarification Act of 2017. H.R. 3728, EMPOWER Act of 2017. H.R. 3767, Ensuring Children's Access to Specialty Care Act of 2017. H.R. 4841, Standardizing Electronic Prior Authorization for Safe Prescribing Act of 2018. H.R. 5150, Protecting Medicare from Excessive Price Increases Act of 2018. H.R.6157, Defense and Labor, Health and Human Services Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2019. H.R. 6470, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019. S. 251, Protecting Medicare from Executive Action Act of 2017. S. 260, Protecting Seniors' Access to Medicare Act of 2017. S. 637, Creating Transparency to Have Drug Rebates Unlocked (C-THRU) Act of 2017. S. 794, Local Coverage Determination Clarification Act of 2017. S. 898, Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act. S. 989, Ensuring Children's Access to Specialty Care Act of 2017. S. 1301, Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2017. S. 1304, A bill 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. S. 2553, Know the Lowest Price Act of 2018 (P.L. 115-262). S. 2554, Patient Right to Know Drug Prices Act (P.L. 115-263). S. 2908, To provide for electronic prior authorization under Medicare part D for covered part D drugs, and for other purposes. S. 3158, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019. S. 3159, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2019. S. 3160, To improve access to, and utilization of, bone mass measurement benefits.

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

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

S. 297, Increasing Competition in Pharmaceuticals Act (Collins-McCaskill) - prescription drug costs S. 974, CREATES Act (Leahy-Grassley) - access to generic drugs and biosimilars S. 1115, Making Pharmaceutical Markets More Competitive Act (Collins-McCaskill) - accelerated approval of generic therapies S. 1131, FAIR Drug Pricing Act (Baldwin-McCain) - transparency in prescription drug pricing S. 2553, Know the Lowest Price Act (Stabenow) - pharmacist-patient communications, S. 2554, Patient Right to Know Drug Prices Act (Collins) - pharmacist-patient communications, reporting of biosimilar pay-for-delay settlements S. 3194, Capping Prescription Costs Act (Warren) - capping prescription copays H.R. 749, Lower Drug Costs Through Competition Act (Schrader-Bilirakis) - prescription drug costs H.R. 1703, Medical Product Communication Act (Griffith) - off-label exchange of information H.R. 2026, Pharmaceutical Information Exchange Act (Guthrie) - pre-approval health care economic information to payors H.R. 2051, Fair Access for Safe and Timely Generics Act (McKinley-Welch) - access to generic drugs H.R. 2212, CREATES Act (Marino-Cicilline) - access to generic drugs and biosimilars H.R. 2439, FAIR Drug Pricing Act (Schakowsky) - transparency in prescription drug pricing H.R. 2562, Making Pharmaceutical Markets More Competitive Act (Kelly) - accelerated approval of generic therapies H.R. 2999, Patients' Access to Treatments Act (McKinley) - limiting cost sharing in specialty drug tiers H.R. 5247, Right to Try Act (Fitzpatrick) - use of unapproved investigational drugs by patients with life-threatening conditions H.R. 6142, Reducing Drug Waste Act (Doggett) - packaging of medications H.R. 6157, Defense-Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations Act (Granger) -pharmaceutical price transparency in DTC advertising H.R. 6340, Capping Prescription Costs Act (Rosen) - capping prescription copays H.R. 6478, Biosimilars Competition Act (Sarbanes) - reporting of pay-for-delay settlements H.R. 6576, Drug-Price Transparency in Communications Act (Schakowsky) - disclosure of drug prices in DTC advertising H.R. 6733, Know the Cost Act (Carter) - pharmacist-patient communications Regulatory Issues: Issues relating to long term safety and effectiveness of medical devices and drugs, including registries; issues relating to post-market surveillance of drugs and medical devices; issues relating to price of drugs and biologics; issues relating to opioids; issues relating to prescription drug price blueprint; issues relating to access for investigational drugs; and other issues relating to health care reform implementation.

Client expense: $1,500,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of

S. 297, Increasing Competition in Pharmaceuticals Act (Collins-McCaskill) - prescription drug costs S. 974, CREATES Act (Leahy-Grassley) - access to generic drugs and biosimilars S. 1115, Making Pharmaceutical Markets More Competitive Act (Collins-McCaskill) - accelerated approval of generic therapies S. 1131, FAIR Drug Pricing Act (Baldwin-McCain) - transparency in prescription drug pricing S. 2553, Know the Lowest Price Act (Stabenow) - information on drug prices S. 2554, Patient Right to Know Drug Prices Act (Collins) - information on drug prices H.R. 749, Lower Drug Costs Through Competition Act (Schrader-Bilirakis) - prescription drug costs H.R. 1703, Medical Product Communication Act (Griffith) - off-label exchange of information H.R. 2026, Pharmaceutical Information Exchange Act (Guthrie) - pre-approval health care economic information to payors H.R. 2051, Fair Access for Safe and Timely Generics Act (McKinley-Welch) - access to generic drugs H.R. 2212, CREATES Act (Marino-Cicilline) - access to generic drugs and biosimilars H.R. 2439, FAIR Drug Pricing Act (Schakowsky) - transparency in prescription drug pricing H.R. 2562, Making Pharmaceutical Markets More Competitive Act (Kelly) - accelerated approval of generic therapies H.R. 2999, Patients' Access to Treatments Act (McKinley) - limiting cost sharing in specialty drug tiers H.R. 5247, Right to Try Act (Fitzpatrick) - use of unapproved investigational drugs by patients with life-threatening conditions H.R. 6142, Reducing Drug Waste Act (Doggett) - packaging of medications Regulatory Issues: Issues relating to long term safety and effectiveness of medical devices and drugs, including registries; issues relating to post-market surveillance of drugs and medical devices; issues relating to price of drugs and biologics; issues relating to opioids; issues relating to prescription drug price blueprint; issues relating to access for investigational drugs; and other issues relating to health care reform implementation.

Client expense: $1,410,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office

Urge Congress to support efforts that increase access to care for individuals living with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis by supporting the Restoring the Patient's Voice Act (HR 2077). The bill reforms step therapy insurance protocols to ensure patients and providers have access to a clear exemption process. It establishes a patient and provider friendly step therapy guidelines in ERISA regulated health insurance plans. Urge Congress to support efforts that increase access to care for individuals living with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis by supporting the Patients' Access to Treatments Act (HR 2999). This bill limits copayments, coinsurance and other cost-sharing and out of pocket expenses for so-called specialty tier drugs. This bill will help ensure that people with psoriasis and other chronic conditions have access to the therapy that their health care provider determines is most appropriate for them.

Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE

Lobby members of Congress to conduct oversight of implementation of Public Law 113-54, the Drug Quality and Security Act and to protect and preserve the use of compounded pharmaceuticals in the physician office prior to receipt of a patient prescription. Lobby members of Congress to direct the FDA to issue rulemaking pertaining to physicians access to compounded medications for use in the physician office setting. Lobby members of Congress regarding issues related to telemedicine. Advocate for increased transparency regarding drug pricing. Lobby members of the House to join the Congressional Skin Cancer Caucus. Lobby members of Congress to support H. Res. 282 to encourage proper sun safety practices for youth under care of schools and camps. Advocate for adequate and accurate network coverage for dermatologic care within health insurance exchange networks. Support H.R. 2871, Preserving Patient Access to Compounded Medications Act. Support H.R. 2077, Restoring Patients Voice Act. Support H.R. 1316, Prescription Drug Price Transparency Act. Support H.R. 2051, Fair Access for Safe and Timely Generics Act. Support H.R. 2212/S. 974, Creating and Restoring Equal Access to Equivalent Samples Act. Support H.R. 2999, Patients Access to Treatments Act. Support H.R. 3928, the Truth in Healthcare Marketing Act of 2017. Support S. 637, C-THRU Act. Support S. 989, Ensuring Childrens Access to Specialty Care Act. Support S. 2553, Know the Lowest Prices Act. Support S. 2554, Patient Right to Know Drug Prices Act. Support H.R. 5958, Phair Pricing Act. Support H.R. 5343, Prescription Transparency Act. Support H.R. 6689/S. 3368, Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act. Advocate for relief for from prior authorization requirements under Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D plans. Support H.R. 4841/H.R. 5773/Section 6062 of H.R. 6 (SUPPORT for Patients & Communities Act), Standardizing Electronic Prior Authorization for Safe Prescribing Act and S. 2908, Electronic Prior Authorization in Medicare Part D Act. Support sunscreen related provisions in S. 2315, OTC Drug Safety, Innovation & Reform Act/H.R. 5333, OTC Monograph Safety, Innovation, & Reform Act. Support pediatric subspecialty loan repayment in any reauthorization of the Title VII programs. Advocate for access to dermatological procedures for veterans through the Veterans Choice Program. Advocate for the continued funding of Community Health Centers. Advocate against including physician advocacy and membership organization in the Physician Payment Sunshine Act requirements as originally included in S. 3000; advocated against inclusion in S. Amendment 4013 to H.R. 6.

Client expense: $500,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

H.R. 3767 / S. 989 Ensuring Childrens Access to Specialty Care Act H.R. 2999 Patients' Access to Treatments Act H.R. 2077 Restoring the Patients Voice Act S. 2554, Patient Right to Know Drug Prices Act Health Savings Accounts Biosimilars

Client expense: $75,000 · 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, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)

Cancer Drug Parity Act (HR 1409); the Right to Try Act (S 204, HR 878); the Trickett Wendler, Frank Mongiello, Jordan McLinn, and Matthew Bellina Right to Try Act of 2018 (HR 5247); Patients' Access to Treatments Act of 2017 (HR 2999); Childhood Cancer STAR Act (HR 820/S 292); RxCAP Act of 2017 (S 1347); the FAIR Care Act (S 2494); Patient Advocacy Transparency Act (S. 3000); insurance plan benefit design related to high-cost prescription drugs; Affordable Care Act market stabilization negotiations; pediatric cancer research

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

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

Sickle Cell Disease Research, Surveillance, Prevention, and Treatment Act of 2017 (H.R. 2410) Sickle Cell Disease Research, Surveillance, Prevention, and Treatment Act of 2018 (S. 2465) Resolution designating September 2018 as "Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month" (S.Res. 661) Cancer Drug Parity Act (H.R. 1409) Patients Access to Treatment Act (H.R. 2999) Implementation of Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148) Repeal of Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148) Hematology and Oncology Drug Research and Approval Issues Implementation of the Food and Drug Administration Safety and Innovation Act (FDASIA) (P.L. 112-144) Clinical Trials Regulations and Coverage Issues Impacting Coverage for Hematologic Diseases and Conditions Reimbursement for CAR-T Issues impacting opioid access/use for patients with hematologic diseases and disorders

Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

Monitor implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148). Monitor federal and legislative activity related to Medicare Reimbursement. Monitor federal issues and legislation associated with health care policy. Monitor implementation of Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (P.L. 114-10). Monitor implementation of 21st Century Cures Act (P.L. 114-255). H.R. 6, SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act. H.R. 849, Protecting Seniors' Access to Medicare Act of 2017. H.R. 1038, Improving Transparency and Accuracy in Medicare Part D Spending Act. H.R. 1316, Prescription Drug Price Transparency Act. H.R. 1628, American Health Care Act of 2017. H.R. 1703, Medical Product Communications Act of 2017. H.R. 1898, To improve access to, and utilization of, bone mass measurement benefits. H.R. 1920, 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.2077, Restoring the Patient's Voice Act of 2017. H.R. 2141, Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act. H.R. 2267, Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2017. H.R. 2641, Promoting Life-Saving New Therapies for Neonates Act of 2017. H.R. 2999, Patients' Access to Treatments Act of 2017. H.R. 3635, Local Coverage Determination Clarification Act of 2017. H.R. 3728, EMPOWER Act of 2017. H.R. 3767, Ensuring Children's Access to Specialty Care Act of 2017. H.R. 4841, Standardizing Electronic Prior Authorization for Safe Prescribing Act of 2018. H.R. 5150, Protecting Medicare from Excessive Price Increases Act of 2018. H.R.6157, Defense and Labor, Health and Human Services Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2019. H.R. 6470, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019. S. 251, Protecting Medicare from Executive Action Act of 2017. S. 260, Protecting Seniors' Access to Medicare Act of 2017. S. 637, Creating Transparency to Have Drug Rebates Unlocked (C-THRU) Act of 2017. S. 794, Local Coverage Determination Clarification Act of 2017. S. 898, Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act. S. 989, Ensuring Children's Access to Specialty Care Act of 2017. S. 1301, Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2017. S. 1304, A bill 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. S. 2553, Know the Lowest Price Act of 2018 (P.L. 115-262). S. 2554, Patient Right to Know Drug Prices Act (P.L. 115-263). S. 2908, To provide for electronic prior authorization under Medicare part D for covered part D drugs, and for other purposes. S. 3158, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019. S. 3159, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2019. S. 3160, To improve access to, and utilization of, bone mass measurement benefits.

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

Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)

Monitor implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148). Monitor federal and legislative activity related to Medicare Reimbursement. Monitor federal issues and legislation associated with health care policy. Monitor implementation of Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (P.L. 114-10). Monitor implementation of 21st Century Cures Act (P.L. 114-255). H.R. 6, SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act. H.R. 849, Protecting Seniors' Access to Medicare Act of 2017. H.R. 1038, Improving Transparency and Accuracy in Medicare Part D Spending Act. H.R. 1316, Prescription Drug Price Transparency Act. H.R. 1628, American Health Care Act of 2017. H.R. 1703, Medical Product Communications Act of 2017. H.R. 1898, To improve access to, and utilization of, bone mass measurement benefits. H.R. 1920, 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.2077, Restoring the Patient's Voice Act of 2017. H.R. 2141, Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act. H.R. 2267, Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2017. H.R. 2641, Promoting Life-Saving New Therapies for Neonates Act of 2017. H.R. 2999, Patients' Access to Treatments Act of 2017. H.R. 3635, Local Coverage Determination Clarification Act of 2017. H.R. 3728, EMPOWER Act of 2017. H.R. 3767, Ensuring Children's Access to Specialty Care Act of 2017. H.R. 4841, Standardizing Electronic Prior Authorization for Safe Prescribing Act of 2018. H.R. 5150, Protecting Medicare from Excessive Price Increases Act of 2018. H.R.6157, Defense and Labor, Health and Human Services Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2019. H.R. 6470, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019. S. 251, Protecting Medicare from Executive Action Act of 2017. S. 260, Protecting Seniors' Access to Medicare Act of 2017. S. 637, Creating Transparency to Have Drug Rebates Unlocked (C-THRU) Act of 2017. S. 794, Local Coverage Determination Clarification Act of 2017. S. 898, Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act. S. 989, Ensuring Children's Access to Specialty Care Act of 2017. S. 1301, Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2017. S. 1304, A bill 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. S. 2553, Know the Lowest Price Act of 2018 (P.L. 115-262). S. 2554, Patient Right to Know Drug Prices Act (P.L. 115-263). S. 2908, To provide for electronic prior authorization under Medicare part D for covered part D drugs, and for other purposes. S. 3158, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019. S. 3159, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2019. S. 3160, To improve access to, and utilization of, bone mass measurement benefits.

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

Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)

H.R.1409, Cancer Drug Parity Act of 2017, advocate for equitable coverage of cancer therapies; H.R.2999, Patients Access to Treatment Act, advocate for access to cancer therapies; H.R.4978, Chronic Disease Management Act of 2018.

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

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

H.R. 3767 / S. 989 Ensuring Childrens Access to Specialty Care Act H.R. 2999 Patients' Access to Treatments Act H.R. 2077 Restoring the Patients Voice Act H. R. 5343, Prescription Transparency Act of 2018 S. 2554, Patient Right to Know Drug Prices Act H.R. 620, ADA Education and Reform Act Health Savings Accounts Biosimilars

Client expense: $75,000 · 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, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)

Cancer Drug Parity Act (HR 1409); the Right to Try Act (S 204, HR 878); the Trickett Wendler, Frank Mongiello, Jordan McLinn, and Matthew Bellina Right to Try Act of 2018 (HR 5247); Patients' Access to Treatments Act of 2017 (HR 2999); Childhood Cancer STAR Act (HR 820/S 292); RxCAP Act of 2017 (S 1347); the FAIR Care Act (S 2494); Patient Advocacy Transparency Act (S. 3000); insurance plan benefit design related to high-cost prescription drugs; Affordable Care Act market stabilization negotiations; pediatric cancer research

Client expense: $180,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

Monitor implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148). Monitor federal and legislative activity related to Medicare Reimbursement. Monitor federal issues and legislation associated with health care policy. Monitor implementation of Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (P.L. 114-10). Monitor implementation of 21st Century Cures Act (P.L. 114-255). House Draft, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019. H.R. 6, SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act. H.R. 849, Protecting Seniors' Access to Medicare Act of 2017. H.R. 1038, Improving Transparency and Accuracy in Medicare Part D Spending Act. H.R. 1316, Prescription Drug Price Transparency Act. H.R. 1628, American Health Care Act of 2017. H.R. 1703, Medical Product Communications Act of 2017. H.R. 1898, To improve access to, and utilization of, bone mass measurement benefits. H.R. 1920, 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.2077, Restoring the Patient's Voice Act of 2017. H.R. 2141, Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act. H.R. 2267, Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2017. H.R. 2641, Promoting Life-Saving New Therapies for Neonates Act of 2017. H.R. 2999, Patients' Access to Treatments Act of 2017. H.R. 3635, Local Coverage Determination Clarification Act of 2017. H.R. 3728, EMPOWER Act of 2017. H.R. 3767, Ensuring Children's Access to Specialty Care Act of 2017. H.R. 4841, Standardizing Electronic Prior Authorization for Safe Prescribing Act of 2018. H.R. 5150, Protecting Medicare from Excessive Price Increases Act of 2018. H.R. 6157, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2019. S. 251, Protecting Medicare from Executive Action Act of 2017. S. 260, Protecting Seniors' Access to Medicare Act of 2017. S. 637, Creating Transparency to Have Drug Rebates Unlocked (C-THRU) Act of 2017. S. 794, Local Coverage Determination Clarification Act of 2017. S. 898, Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act. S. 989, Ensuring Children's Access to Specialty Care Act of 2017. S. 1301, Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2017. S. 1304, A bill 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. S. 2553, Know the Lowest Price Act of 2018. S. 2554, Patient Right to Know Drug Prices Act. S. 2908, To provide for electronic prior authorization under Medicare part D for covered part D drugs, and for other purposes. S. 3158, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019. S. 3159, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2019. S. 3160, To improve access to, and utilization of, bone mass measurement benefits.

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

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

Monitor implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148). Monitor federal and legislative activity related to Medicare Reimbursement. Monitor federal issues and legislation associated with health care policy. Monitor implementation of Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (P.L. 114-10). Monitor implementation of 21st Century Cures Act (P.L. 114-255). House Draft, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019. H.R. 6, SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act. H.R. 849, Protecting Seniors' Access to Medicare Act of 2017. H.R. 1038, Improving Transparency and Accuracy in Medicare Part D Spending Act. H.R. 1316, Prescription Drug Price Transparency Act. H.R. 1628, American Health Care Act of 2017. H.R. 1703, Medical Product Communications Act of 2017. H.R. 1898, To improve access to, and utilization of, bone mass measurement benefits. H.R. 1920, 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.2077, Restoring the Patient's Voice Act of 2017. H.R. 2141, Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act. H.R. 2267, Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2017. H.R. 2641, Promoting Life-Saving New Therapies for Neonates Act of 2017. H.R. 2999, Patients' Access to Treatments Act of 2017. H.R. 3635, Local Coverage Determination Clarification Act of 2017. H.R. 3728, EMPOWER Act of 2017. H.R. 3767, Ensuring Children's Access to Specialty Care Act of 2017. H.R. 4841, Standardizing Electronic Prior Authorization for Safe Prescribing Act of 2018. H.R. 5150, Protecting Medicare from Excessive Price Increases Act of 2018. H.R. 6157, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2019. S. 251, Protecting Medicare from Executive Action Act of 2017. S. 260, Protecting Seniors' Access to Medicare Act of 2017. S. 637, Creating Transparency to Have Drug Rebates Unlocked (C-THRU) Act of 2017. S. 794, Local Coverage Determination Clarification Act of 2017. S. 898, Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act. S. 989, Ensuring Children's Access to Specialty Care Act of 2017. S. 1301, Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2017. S. 1304, A bill 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. S. 2553, Know the Lowest Price Act of 2018. S. 2554, Patient Right to Know Drug Prices Act. S. 2908, To provide for electronic prior authorization under Medicare part D for covered part D drugs, and for other purposes. S. 3158, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019. S. 3159, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2019. S. 3160, To improve access to, and utilization of, bone mass measurement benefits.

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

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

Monitor implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148). Monitor federal and legislative activity related to Medicare Reimbursement. Monitor federal issues and legislation associated with health care policy. Monitor implementation of Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (P.L. 114-10). Monitor implementation of 21st Century Cures Act (P.L. 114-255). House Draft, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019. H.R. 6, SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act. H.R. 849, Protecting Seniors' Access to Medicare Act of 2017. H.R. 1038, Improving Transparency and Accuracy in Medicare Part D Spending Act. H.R. 1316, Prescription Drug Price Transparency Act. H.R. 1628, American Health Care Act of 2017. H.R. 1703, Medical Product Communications Act of 2017. H.R. 1898, To improve access to, and utilization of, bone mass measurement benefits. H.R. 1920, 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.2077, Restoring the Patient's Voice Act of 2017. H.R. 2141, Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act. H.R. 2267, Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2017. H.R. 2641, Promoting Life-Saving New Therapies for Neonates Act of 2017. H.R. 2999, Patients' Access to Treatments Act of 2017. H.R. 3635, Local Coverage Determination Clarification Act of 2017. H.R. 3728, EMPOWER Act of 2017. H.R. 3767, Ensuring Children's Access to Specialty Care Act of 2017. H.R. 4841, Standardizing Electronic Prior Authorization for Safe Prescribing Act of 2018. H.R. 5150, Protecting Medicare from Excessive Price Increases Act of 2018. H.R. 6157, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2019. S. 251, Protecting Medicare from Executive Action Act of 2017. S. 260, Protecting Seniors' Access to Medicare Act of 2017. S. 637, Creating Transparency to Have Drug Rebates Unlocked (C-THRU) Act of 2017. S. 794, Local Coverage Determination Clarification Act of 2017. S. 898, Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act. S. 989, Ensuring Children's Access to Specialty Care Act of 2017. S. 1301, Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2017. S. 1304, A bill 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. S. 2553, Know the Lowest Price Act of 2018. S. 2554, Patient Right to Know Drug Prices Act. S. 2908, To provide for electronic prior authorization under Medicare part D for covered part D drugs, and for other purposes. S. 3158, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019. S. 3159, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2019. S. 3160, To improve access to, and utilization of, bone mass measurement benefits.

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

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

Urge Congress to support efforts that increase access to care for individuals living with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis by supporting the Restoring the Patient's Voice Act (HR 2077). The bill reforms step therapy insurance protocols to ensure patients and providers have access to a clear exemption process. It establishes a patient and provider friendly step therapy guidelines in ERISA regulated health insurance plans. Urge Congress to support efforts that increase access to care for individuals living with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis by supporting the Patients' Access to Treatments Act (HR 2999). This bill limits copayments, coinsurance and other cost-sharing and out of pocket expenses for so-called specialty tier drugs. This bill will help ensure that people with psoriasis and other chronic conditions have access to the therapy that their health care provider determines is most appropriate for them.

Client expense: $90,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE

Sickle Cell Disease Research, Surveillance, Prevention, and Treatment Act of 2017 (H.R. 2410) Sickle Cell Disease Research, Surveillance, Prevention, and Treatment Act of 2018 (S. 2465) Cancer Drug Parity Act (H.R. 1409) Patients Access to Treatment Act (H.R. 2999) Implementation of Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148) Repeal of Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148) Hematology and Oncology Drug Research and Approval Issues Implementation of the Food and Drug Administration Safety and Innovation Act (FDASIA) (P.L. 112-144) Clinical Trials Regulations and Coverage Issues Impacting Coverage for Hematologic Diseases and Conditions Reimbursement for CAR-T Issues impacting opioid access/use for patients with hematologic diseases and disorders

Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

Lobby members of Congress to conduct oversight of implementation of Public Law 113-54, the Drug Quality and Security Act and to protect and preserve the use of compounded pharmaceuticals in the physician office prior to receipt of a patient prescription. Lobby members of Congress to direct the FDA to issue rulemaking pertaining to physicians access to compounded medications for use in the physician office setting. Lobby members of Congress regarding issues related to telemedicine. Advocate for increased transparency regarding drug pricing. Lobby members of the House to join the Congressional Skin Cancer Caucus. Lobby members of Congress to support H. Res. 282 to encourage proper sun safety practices for youth under care of schools and camps. Advocate for adequate and accurate network coverage for dermatologic care within health insurance exchange networks. Support H.R. 2871, Preserving Patient Access to Compounded Medications Act. Support H.R. 2077, Restoring Patients Voice Act. Support H.R. 1316, Prescription Drug Price Transparency Act. Support H.R. 2051, Fair Access for Safe and Timely Generics Act. Support H.R. 2212/S. 974, Creating and Restoring Equal Access to Equivalent Samples Act. Support H.R. 2999, Patients Access to Treatments Act. Support H.R. 3928, the Truth in Healthcare Marketing Act of 2017. Support S. 637, C-THRU Act. Support S. 989, Ensuring Childrens Access to Specialty Care Act Support S. 2553, Know the Lowest Prices Act Support S. 2554, Patient Right to Know Drug Prices Act Support H.R. 5958, Phair Pricing Act Advocate for relief for from pior authorization requirements under Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D plans. Support H.R. 4841/H.R. 5773/Section 6062 of H.R. 6 (SUPPORT for Patients & Communities Act), Standardizing Electronic Prior Authorization for Safe Prescribing Act and S. 2908, Electronic Prior Authorization in Medicare Part D Act Support sunscreen related provisions in S. 2315, OTC Drug Safety, Innovation & Reform Act/H.R. 5333, OTC Monograph Safety, Innovation, & Reform Act Support pediatric subspecialty loan repayment in any reauthorization of the Title VII programs. Advocate for access to dermatological procedures for veterans through the Veterans Choice Program. Advocate for the continued funding of Community Health Centers.

Client expense: $400,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Monitor implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148). Monitor federal and legislative activity related to Medicare Reimbursement. Monitor federal issues and legislation associated with health care policy. Monitor implementation of Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (P.L. 114-10). Monitor implementation of 21st Century Cures Act (P.L. 114-255). House Draft, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019. H.R. 6, SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act. H.R. 849, Protecting Seniors' Access to Medicare Act of 2017. H.R. 1038, Improving Transparency and Accuracy in Medicare Part D Spending Act. H.R. 1316, Prescription Drug Price Transparency Act. H.R. 1628, American Health Care Act of 2017. H.R. 1703, Medical Product Communications Act of 2017. H.R. 1898, To improve access to, and utilization of, bone mass measurement benefits. H.R. 1920, 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.2077, Restoring the Patient's Voice Act of 2017. H.R. 2141, Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act. H.R. 2267, Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2017. H.R. 2641, Promoting Life-Saving New Therapies for Neonates Act of 2017. H.R. 2999, Patients' Access to Treatments Act of 2017. H.R. 3635, Local Coverage Determination Clarification Act of 2017. H.R. 3728, EMPOWER Act of 2017. H.R. 3767, Ensuring Children's Access to Specialty Care Act of 2017. H.R. 4841, Standardizing Electronic Prior Authorization for Safe Prescribing Act of 2018. H.R. 5150, Protecting Medicare from Excessive Price Increases Act of 2018. H.R. 6157, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2019. S. 251, Protecting Medicare from Executive Action Act of 2017. S. 260, Protecting Seniors' Access to Medicare Act of 2017. S. 637, Creating Transparency to Have Drug Rebates Unlocked (C-THRU) Act of 2017. S. 794, Local Coverage Determination Clarification Act of 2017. S. 898, Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act. S. 989, Ensuring Children's Access to Specialty Care Act of 2017. S. 1301, Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2017. S. 1304, A bill 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. S. 2553, Know the Lowest Price Act of 2018. S. 2554, Patient Right to Know Drug Prices Act. S. 2908, To provide for electronic prior authorization under Medicare part D for covered part D drugs, and for other purposes. S. 3158, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019. S. 3159, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2019. S. 3160, To improve access to, and utilization of, bone mass measurement benefits.

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

Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)

Monitor implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148). Monitor federal and legislative activity related to Medicare Reimbursement. Monitor federal issues and legislation associated with health care policy. Monitor implementation of Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (P.L. 114-10). Monitor implementation of 21st Century Cures Act (P.L. 114-255). House Draft, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019. H.R. 6, SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act. H.R. 849, Protecting Seniors' Access to Medicare Act of 2017. H.R. 1038, Improving Transparency and Accuracy in Medicare Part D Spending Act. H.R. 1316, Prescription Drug Price Transparency Act. H.R. 1628, American Health Care Act of 2017. H.R. 1703, Medical Product Communications Act of 2017. H.R. 1898, To improve access to, and utilization of, bone mass measurement benefits. H.R. 1920, 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.2077, Restoring the Patient's Voice Act of 2017. H.R. 2141, Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act. H.R. 2267, Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2017. H.R. 2641, Promoting Life-Saving New Therapies for Neonates Act of 2017. H.R. 2999, Patients' Access to Treatments Act of 2017. H.R. 3635, Local Coverage Determination Clarification Act of 2017. H.R. 3728, EMPOWER Act of 2017. H.R. 3767, Ensuring Children's Access to Specialty Care Act of 2017. H.R. 4841, Standardizing Electronic Prior Authorization for Safe Prescribing Act of 2018. H.R. 5150, Protecting Medicare from Excessive Price Increases Act of 2018. H.R. 6157, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2019. S. 251, Protecting Medicare from Executive Action Act of 2017. S. 260, Protecting Seniors' Access to Medicare Act of 2017. S. 637, Creating Transparency to Have Drug Rebates Unlocked (C-THRU) Act of 2017. S. 794, Local Coverage Determination Clarification Act of 2017. S. 898, Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act. S. 989, Ensuring Children's Access to Specialty Care Act of 2017. S. 1301, Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2017. S. 1304, A bill 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. S. 2553, Know the Lowest Price Act of 2018. S. 2554, Patient Right to Know Drug Prices Act. S. 2908, To provide for electronic prior authorization under Medicare part D for covered part D drugs, and for other purposes. S. 3158, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019. S. 3159, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2019. S. 3160, To improve access to, and utilization of, bone mass measurement benefits.

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

Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)

S. 297, Increasing Competition in Pharmaceuticals Act (Collins-McCaskill) - prescription drug costs S. 974, CREATES Act (Leahy-Grassley) - access to generic drugs and biosimilars S. 1115, Making Pharmaceutical Markets More Competitive Act (Collins-McCaskill) - accelerated approval of generic therapies S. 1131, FAIR Drug Pricing Act (Baldwin-McCain) - transparency in prescription drug pricing S. 2553, Know the Lowest Price Act (Stabenow) - information on drug prices S. 2554, Patient Right to Know Drug Prices Act (Collins) - information on drug prices H.R. 749, Lower Drug Costs Through Competition Act (Schrader-Bilirakis) - prescription drug costs H.R. 1703, Medical Product Communication Act (Griffith) - off-label exchange of information H.R. 2026, Pharmaceutical Information Exchange Act (Guthrie) - pre-approval health care economic information to payors H.R. 2051, Fair Access for Safe and Timely Generics Act (McKinley-Welch) - access to generic drugs H.R. 2212, CREATES Act (Marino-Cicilline) - access to generic drugs and biosimilars H.R. 2439, FAIR Drug Pricing Act (Schakowsky) - transparency in prescription drug pricing H.R. 2562, Making Pharmaceutical Markets More Competitive Act (Kelly) - accelerated approval of generic therapies H.R. 2999, Patients' Access to Treatments Act (McKinley) - limiting cost sharing in specialty drug tiers H.R. 5247, Right to Try Act (Fitzpatrick) - use of unapproved investigational drugs by patients with life-threatening conditions H.R. 6142, Reducing Drug Waste Act (Doggett) - packaging of medications Regulatory Issues: Issues relating to long term safety and effectiveness of medical devices and drugs, including registries; issues relating to post-market surveillance of drugs and medical devices; issues relating to price of drugs and biologics; issues relating to opioids; issues relating to prescription drug price blueprint; issues relating to access for investigational drugs; and other issues relating to health care reform implementation.

Client expense: $1,410,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office

Lobby members of Congress to conduct oversight of implementation of Public Law 113-54, the Drug Quality and Security Act and to protect and preserve the use of compounded pharmaceuticals in the physician office prior to receipt of a patient prescription. Lobby members of Congress to direct the FDA to issue rulemaking pertaining to physicians access to compounded medications for use in the physician office setting. Lobby members of Congress regarding issues related to telemedicine. Advocate for increased transparency regarding drug pricing. Lobby members of the House to join the Congressional Skin Cancer Caucus. Lobby members of Congress to support H. Res. 282 to encourage proper sun safety practices for youth under care of schools and camps. Advocate for adequate and accurate network coverage for dermatologic care within health insurance exchange networks. Support H.R. 2871, Preserving Patient Access to Compounded Medications Act. Support H.R. 2077, Restoring Patients Voice Act. Support H.R. 1316, Prescription Drug Price Transparency Act. Support H.R. 2051, Fair Access for Safe and Timely Generics Act. Support H.R. 2212/S. 974, Creating and Restoring Equal Access to Equivalent Samples Act. Support H.R. 2999, Patients Access to Treatments Act. Support H.R. 3928, the Truth in Healthcare Marketing Act of 2017. Support S. 637, C-THRU Act. Support S. 989, Ensuring Childrens Access to Specialty Care Act Support S. 2553, Know the Lowest Prices Act Support S. 2554, Patient Right to Know Drug Prices Act Advocate for relief for from prior authorization requirements under Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D plans. Support H.R. 4841, Standardizing Electronic Prior Authorization for Safe Prescribing Act Support sunscreen related provisions in S. 2315, OTC Drug Safety, Innovation & Reform Act/H.R. 5333, OTC Monograph Safety, Innovation, & Reform Act Support pediatric subspecialty loan repayment in any reauthorization of the Title VII programs. Advocate for access to dermatological procedures for veterans through the Veterans Choice Program. Advocate for the continued funding of Community Health Centers. Advocate for funding the Community Health Center Fund in 2018 and 2019 in the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018, H.R. 1892. Support maintaining the Prevention and Public Health Fund (PPHF); opposed provisions to reducing PPHF in H.R.1892.

Client expense: $470,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Urge Congress to support efforts that increase access to care for individuals living with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis by supporting the Restoring the Patient's Voice Act (HR 2077). The bill reforms step therapy insurance protocols to ensure patients and providers have access to a clear exemption process. It establishes a patient and provider friendly step therapy guidelines in ERISA regulated health insurance plans. Urge Congress to support efforts that increase access to care for individuals living with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis by supporting the Patients' Access to Treatments Act (HR 2999). This bill limits copayments, coinsurance and other cost-sharing and out of pocket expenses for so-called specialty tier drugs. This bill will help ensure that people with psoriasis and other chronic conditions have access to the therapy that their health care provider determines is most appropriate for them.

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

Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Monitor implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148). Monitor federal and legislative activity related to Medicare Reimbursement. Monitor federal issues and legislation associated with health care policy. Monitor implementation of Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (P.L. 114-10). Monitor implementation of 21st Century Cures Act (P.L. 114-255). Monitor the implementation of the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2017, P.L. 115-31. Draft, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019. Draft, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2019 Draft, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019 H. J. Res. 123, Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2018, and for other purposes (P.L. 115-90). H.R. 195, Extension of Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 (P.L. 115-120). H.R. 601, Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 and Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief Requirements Act, 2017 (P.L. 115-56). H.R. 849, Protecting Seniors' Access to Medicare Act of 2017. H.R. 1038, Improving Transparency and Accuracy in Medicare Part D Spending Act. H.R. 1316, Prescription Drug Price Transparency Act. H.R. 1370, Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 (P.L. 115-96). H.R. 1625, Consolidated Omnibus Appropriations 2018 (P.L. 115-124). H.R. 1628, American Health Care Act of 2017. H.R. 1703, Medical Product Communications Act of 2017. H.R. 1892, Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 (P.L. 115-123). H.R. 1920, 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.2077, Restoring the Patient's Voice Act of 2017. H.R. 2267, Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2017. H.R. 2641, Promoting Life-Saving New Therapies for Neonates Act of 2017. H.R. 2999, Patients' Access to Treatments Act of 2017. H.R. 3635, Local Coverage Determination Clarification Act of 2017. H.R. 3728, EMPOWER Act of 2017. S. 251, Protecting Medicare from Executive Action Act of 2017. S. 260, Protecting Seniors' Access to Medicare Act of 2017. S. 637, Creating Transparency to Have Drug Rebates Unlocked (C-THRU) Act of 2017. S. 794, Local Coverage Determination Clarification Act of 2017. S. 989, Ensuring Children's Access to Specialty Care Act of 2017. S. 1301, Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2017. S. 1304, A bill 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. S.2553, Know the Lowest Price Act of 2018. S.2554, Patient Right to Know Drug Prices Act.

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

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

Monitor implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148). Monitor federal and legislative activity related to Medicare Reimbursement. Monitor federal issues and legislation associated with health care policy. Monitor implementation of Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (P.L. 114-10). Monitor implementation of 21st Century Cures Act (P.L. 114-255). Monitor the implementation of the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2017, P.L. 115-31. Draft, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019. Draft, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2019 Draft, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019 H. J. Res. 123, Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2018, and for other purposes (P.L. 115-90). H.R. 195, Extension of Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 (P.L. 115-120). H.R. 601, Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 and Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief Requirements Act, 2017 (P.L. 115-56). H.R. 849, Protecting Seniors' Access to Medicare Act of 2017. H.R. 1038, Improving Transparency and Accuracy in Medicare Part D Spending Act. H.R. 1316, Prescription Drug Price Transparency Act. H.R. 1370, Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 (P.L. 115-96). H.R. 1625, Consolidated Omnibus Appropriations 2018 (P.L. 115-124). H.R. 1628, American Health Care Act of 2017. H.R. 1703, Medical Product Communications Act of 2017. H.R. 1892, Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 (P.L. 115-123). H.R. 1920, 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.2077, Restoring the Patient's Voice Act of 2017. H.R. 2267, Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2017. H.R. 2641, Promoting Life-Saving New Therapies for Neonates Act of 2017. H.R. 2999, Patients' Access to Treatments Act of 2017. H.R. 3635, Local Coverage Determination Clarification Act of 2017. H.R. 3728, EMPOWER Act of 2017. S. 251, Protecting Medicare from Executive Action Act of 2017. S. 260, Protecting Seniors' Access to Medicare Act of 2017. S. 637, Creating Transparency to Have Drug Rebates Unlocked (C-THRU) Act of 2017. S. 794, Local Coverage Determination Clarification Act of 2017. S. 989, Ensuring Children's Access to Specialty Care Act of 2017. S. 1301, Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2017. S. 1304, A bill 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. S.2553, Know the Lowest Price Act of 2018. S.2554, Patient Right to Know Drug Prices Act.

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

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

Monitor implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148). Monitor federal and legislative activity related to Medicare Reimbursement. Monitor federal issues and legislation associated with health care policy. Monitor implementation of Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (P.L. 114-10). Monitor implementation of 21st Century Cures Act (P.L. 114-255). Monitor the implementation of the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2017, P.L. 115-31. Draft, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019. Draft, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2019 Draft, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019 H. J. Res. 123, Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2018, and for other purposes (P.L. 115-90). H.R. 195, Extension of Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 (P.L. 115-120). H.R. 601, Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 and Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief Requirements Act, 2017 (P.L. 115-56). H.R. 849, Protecting Seniors' Access to Medicare Act of 2017. H.R. 1038, Improving Transparency and Accuracy in Medicare Part D Spending Act. H.R. 1316, Prescription Drug Price Transparency Act. H.R. 1370, Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 (P.L. 115-96). H.R. 1625, Consolidated Omnibus Appropriations 2018 (P.L. 115-124). H.R. 1628, American Health Care Act of 2017. H.R. 1703, Medical Product Communications Act of 2017. H.R. 1892, Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 (P.L. 115-123). H.R. 1920, 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.2077, Restoring the Patient's Voice Act of 2017. H.R. 2267, Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2017. H.R. 2641, Promoting Life-Saving New Therapies for Neonates Act of 2017. H.R. 2999, Patients' Access to Treatments Act of 2017. H.R. 3635, Local Coverage Determination Clarification Act of 2017. H.R. 3728, EMPOWER Act of 2017. S. 251, Protecting Medicare from Executive Action Act of 2017. S. 260, Protecting Seniors' Access to Medicare Act of 2017. S. 637, Creating Transparency to Have Drug Rebates Unlocked (C-THRU) Act of 2017. S. 794, Local Coverage Determination Clarification Act of 2017. S. 989, Ensuring Children's Access to Specialty Care Act of 2017. S. 1301, Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2017. S. 1304, A bill 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. S.2553, Know the Lowest Price Act of 2018. S.2554, Patient Right to Know Drug Prices Act.

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

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

Monitor implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148). Monitor federal and legislative activity related to Medicare Reimbursement. Monitor federal issues and legislation associated with health care policy. Monitor implementation of Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (P.L. 114-10). Monitor implementation of 21st Century Cures Act (P.L. 114-255). Monitor the implementation of the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2017, P.L. 115-31. Draft, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019. Draft, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2019 Draft, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019 H. J. Res. 123, Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2018, and for other purposes (P.L. 115-90). H.R. 195, Extension of Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 (P.L. 115-120). H.R. 601, Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 and Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief Requirements Act, 2017 (P.L. 115-56). H.R. 849, Protecting Seniors' Access to Medicare Act of 2017. H.R. 1038, Improving Transparency and Accuracy in Medicare Part D Spending Act. H.R. 1316, Prescription Drug Price Transparency Act. H.R. 1370, Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 (P.L. 115-96). H.R. 1625, Consolidated Omnibus Appropriations 2018 (P.L. 115-124). H.R. 1628, American Health Care Act of 2017. H.R. 1703, Medical Product Communications Act of 2017. H.R. 1892, Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 (P.L. 115-123). H.R. 1920, 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.2077, Restoring the Patient's Voice Act of 2017. H.R. 2267, Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2017. H.R. 2641, Promoting Life-Saving New Therapies for Neonates Act of 2017. H.R. 2999, Patients' Access to Treatments Act of 2017. H.R. 3635, Local Coverage Determination Clarification Act of 2017. H.R. 3728, EMPOWER Act of 2017. S. 251, Protecting Medicare from Executive Action Act of 2017. S. 260, Protecting Seniors' Access to Medicare Act of 2017. S. 637, Creating Transparency to Have Drug Rebates Unlocked (C-THRU) Act of 2017. S. 794, Local Coverage Determination Clarification Act of 2017. S. 989, Ensuring Children's Access to Specialty Care Act of 2017. S. 1301, Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2017. S. 1304, A bill 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. S.2553, Know the Lowest Price Act of 2018. S.2554, Patient Right to Know Drug Prices Act.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Monitor implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148). Monitor federal and legislative activity related to Medicare Reimbursement. Monitor federal issues and legislation associated with health care policy. Monitor implementation of Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (P.L. 114-10). Monitor implementation of 21st Century Cures Act (P.L. 114-255). Monitor the implementation of the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2017, P.L. 115-31. Draft, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019. Draft, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2019 Draft, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019 H. J. Res. 123, Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2018, and for other purposes (P.L. 115-90). H.R. 195, Extension of Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 (P.L. 115-120). H.R. 601, Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 and Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief Requirements Act, 2017 (P.L. 115-56). H.R. 849, Protecting Seniors' Access to Medicare Act of 2017. H.R. 1038, Improving Transparency and Accuracy in Medicare Part D Spending Act. H.R. 1316, Prescription Drug Price Transparency Act. H.R. 1370, Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 (P.L. 115-96). H.R. 1625, Consolidated Omnibus Appropriations 2018 (P.L. 115-124). H.R. 1628, American Health Care Act of 2017. H.R. 1703, Medical Product Communications Act of 2017. H.R. 1892, Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 (P.L. 115-123). H.R. 1920, 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.2077, Restoring the Patient's Voice Act of 2017. H.R. 2267, Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2017. H.R. 2641, Promoting Life-Saving New Therapies for Neonates Act of 2017. H.R. 2999, Patients' Access to Treatments Act of 2017. H.R. 3635, Local Coverage Determination Clarification Act of 2017. H.R. 3728, EMPOWER Act of 2017. S. 251, Protecting Medicare from Executive Action Act of 2017. S. 260, Protecting Seniors' Access to Medicare Act of 2017. S. 637, Creating Transparency to Have Drug Rebates Unlocked (C-THRU) Act of 2017. S. 794, Local Coverage Determination Clarification Act of 2017. S. 989, Ensuring Children's Access to Specialty Care Act of 2017. S. 1301, Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2017. S. 1304, A bill 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. S.2553, Know the Lowest Price Act of 2018. S.2554, Patient Right to Know Drug Prices Act.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Lobby members of Congress to conduct oversight of implementation of Public Law 113-54, the Drug Quality and Security Act and to protect and preserve the use of compounded pharmaceuticals in the physician office prior to receipt of a patient prescription. Lobby members of Congress to direct the FDA to issue rulemaking pertaining to physicians access to compounded medications for use in the physician office setting. Lobby members of Congress regarding issues related to telemedicine. Advocate for increased transparency regarding drug pricing. Lobby members of the House to join the Congressional Skin Cancer Caucus. Lobby members of Congress to support H. Res. 282 to encourage proper sun safety practices for youth under care of schools and camps. Advocate for adequate and accurate network coverage for dermatologic care within health insurance exchange networks. Support H.R. 2871, Preserving Patient Access to Compounded Medications Act. Support H.R. 2077, Restoring Patients Voice Act. Support H.R. 1316, Prescription Drug Price Transparency Act. Support H.R. 2051, Fair Access for Safe and Timely Generics Act. Support H.R. 2212/S. 974, Creating and Restoring Equal Access to Equivalent Samples Act. Support H.R. 2999, Patients Access to Treatments Act. Support H.R. 3928, the Truth in Healthcare Marketing Act of 2017. Support S. 637, C-THRU Act. Support S. 989, Ensuring Childrens Access to Specialty Care Act Support S. 2553, Know the Lowest Prices Act Support S. 2554, Patient Right to Know Drug Prices Act Advocate for relief for from prior authorization requirements under Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D plans. Support H.R. 4841, Standardizing Electronic Prior Authorization for Safe Prescribing Act Support sunscreen related provisions in S. 2315, OTC Drug Safety, Innovation & Reform Act/H.R. 5333, OTC Monograph Safety, Innovation, & Reform Act Support pediatric subspecialty loan repayment in any reauthorization of the Title VII programs. Advocate for access to dermatological procedures for veterans through the Veterans Choice Program. Advocate for the continued funding of Community Health Centers. Advocate for funding the Community Health Center Fund in 2018 and 2019 in the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018, H.R. 1892. Support maintaining the Prevention and Public Health Fund (PPHF); opposed provisions to reducing PPHF in H.R.1892.

Client expense: $470,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. 297, Increasing Competition in Pharmaceuticals Act (Collins-McCaskill) - prescription drug costs S. 974, CREATES Act (Leahy-Grassley) - access to generic drugs and biosimilars S. 1115, Making Pharmaceutical Markets More Competitive Act (Collins-McCaskill) - accelerated approval of generic therapies S. 1131, FAIR Drug Pricing Act (Baldwin-McCain) - transparency in prescription drug pricing S. 2553, Know the Lowest Price Act (Stabenow) - information on drug prices S. 2554, Patient Right to Know Drug Prices Act (Collins) - information on drug prices H.R. 749, Lower Drug Costs Through Competition Act (Schrader-Bilirakis) - prescription drug costs H.R. 1703, Medical Product Communication Act (Griffith) - off-label exchange of information H.R. 2026, Pharmaceutical Information Exchange Act (Guthrie) - pre-approval health care economic information to payors H.R. 2051, Fair Access for Safe and Timely Generics Act (McKinley-Welch) - access to generic drugs H.R. 2212, CREATES Act (Marino-Cicilline) - access to generic drugs and biosimilars H.R. 2439, FAIR Drug Pricing Act (Schakowsky) - transparency in prescription drug pricing H.R. 2562, Making Pharmaceutical Markets More Competitive Act (Kelly) - accelerated approval of generic therapies H.R. 2999, Patients' Access to Treatments Act (McKinley) - limiting cost sharing in specialty drug tiers H.R. 5247, Right to Try Act (Fitzpatrick) - use of unapproved investigational drugs by patients with life-threatening conditions Regulatory Issues: Issues relating to long term safety and effectiveness of medical devices and drugs, including registries; issues relating to post-market surveillance of drugs and medical devices; issues relating to price of drugs and biologics; issues relating to opioids; issues relating to access for investigational drugs; and other issues relating to health care reform implementation.

Client expense: $2,280,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Congressional Budget Office (CBO), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office

Sickle Cell Disease Research, Surveillance, Prevention, and Treatment Act of 2017 (H.R. 2410) Sickle Cell Disease Research, Surveillance, Prevention, and Treatment Act of 2018 (S. 2465) Cancer Drug Parity Act (H.R. 1409) Patients Access to Treatment Act (H.R. 2999) Implementation of Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148) Repeal of Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148) Hematology and Oncology Drug Research and Approval Issues Implementation of the Food and Drug Administration Safety and Innovation Act (FDASIA) (P.L. 112-144) Clinical Trials Regulations and Coverage Issues Impacting Coverage for Hematologic Diseases and Conditions

Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

H.R. 3767 / S. 989 Ensuring Childrens Access to Specialty Care Act H.R. 2999 Patients' Access to Treatments Act H.R. 2077 Restoring the Patients Voice Act

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

Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)

Cancer Drug Parity Act (HR 1409, Senate bill not yet introduced); the Right to Try Act (S 204, HR 878); the Trickett Wendler, Frank Mongiello, Jordan McLinn, and Matthew Bellina Right to Try Act of 2018 (HR 5247); Patients' Access to Treatments Act of 2017 (HR 2999); Childhood Cancer STAR Act (HR 820/S 292); RxCAP Act of 2017 (S 1347); insurance plan benefit design related to high-cost prescription drugs; Affordable Care Act market stabilization negotiations; pediatric cancer research

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

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

H.R.1409, 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.930/S.497, Lymphedema Treatment Act, support Medicare coverage of certain lymphedema compression treatment items as durable medical equipment; H.R.1676/S.693, Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act, support federal funding for research, training, education and awareness into palliative care; H.R.2307, Protecting Access to Lifesaving Screenings Act (PALS Act), advocate for continued access to and coverage for screening mammography; H.R.2999, Patients Access to Treatment Act, advocate for access to cancer therapies; H.R.4122/S.2006, 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; S.1045, Save Womens Preventive Care Act, and S.689, Invest in Womens Health Act, protecting access to breast cancer screenings. S.91, Mobile Mammography Promotion Act, advocate for mobile mammography units to purchase fuel without the federal excise tax.

Client expense: $130,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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