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Medicare Part B Improvement Act of 2017
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Medicare Part B Improvement Act of 2017 TITLE I--IMPROVEMENTS IN PROVISION OF HOME INFUSION THERAPY (Sec. 101) This bill amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to temporarily provide for transitional Medicare payment with respect to certain home infusion services furnished on or after January 1, 2019. Under current law, the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is required to establish a permanent payment system with respect to such services furnished on or after January 1, 2021. (Sec. 102) The bill extends the Medicare Intravenous Immune Globulin demonstration project through 2020, subject to the availability of funds. A Medicare beneficiary who is enrolled in the project on September 30, 2017, shall be automatically reenrolled, subject to an existing cap on project participants. (Sec. 103) Documentation created by an orthotist or prosthetist shall be considered part of a Medicare beneficiary's medical record for purposes of determining the reasonableness and medical necessity of orthotics and prosthetics. TITLE II--IMPROVEMENTS IN DIALYSIS SERVICES (Sec. 201) The bill allows renal dialysis facilities to be accredited by a CMS-approved accreditation body for participation in the Medicare program. The bill also establishes a time frame with respect to initial surveys of renal dialysis facilities. (Sec. 202) A Medicare beneficiary who has end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and is receiving home dialysis may choose to receive monthly ESRD-related visits via telehealth, provided that the beneficiary also receives face-to-face visits periodically. Specified facility fees and geographic requirements shall not apply with respect to the provision of such services via telehealth. The Government Accountability Office must study and report to Congress on the further expansion of Medicare coverage of renal dialysis services furnished via telehealth. TITLE III--IMPROVEMENTS IN APPLICATION OF STARK RULE (Sec. 301) The bill codifies certain CMS rules regarding signature requirements and holdover arrangements as they relate to prohibitions against physician self-referrals. (Sec. 302) The bill reduces annual funding available to the Medicare Improvement Fund beginning in FY2021.
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6233-6235)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H6233-6235)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3178.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6233-6239)
Mr. Brady (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 115-254, Part I.
Congress.gov source codes: 5000, H12200
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Bills with similar content found using semantic analysis.
Sources: Congress.gov
2018 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Legislation and policies related to: Physician/nurse practitioner reimbursement Provisions of the Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148) Implementation of the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA) of 2015 (P.L. 114-10) including policies related to the Quality Payment Program Adoption of recommendations of the Institute of Medicine report, The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health Medicare Shared Savings Program beneficiary assignment requirements Medicare-Medicaid hospital conditions of participation Evaluation of the Medicare Graduate Nurse Education demonstration Medicare-Medicaid Program Integrity policies Medicaid maintenance of effort requirements Medicaid eligibility expansion and state options Medicaid waiver application procedures Medicaid per capita cap policy options H.R. 1160 - ACO Assignment Improvement Act of 2017 H.R. 3178 - Medicare Part B Improvement Act of 2017 H.R. 3635 - Local Coverage Determination Clarification Act of 2017 H.R. 5306/S. 2227 - Ensuring Medicaid Provides Opportunities for Widespread Equity, Resources (EMPOWER) and Care Act H.R. 7217 - Improving Medicaid Programs and Opportunities for Eligible Beneficiaries (IMPROVE) Act S. 445/H.R. 1825 - Home Health Care Planning Improvement Act of 2017 S. 428/H.R. 3325 - Advancing Care for Exceptional Kids (ACE Kids) Act S. 870 - Creating High-Quality Results and Outcomes Necessary to Improve Chronic (CHRONIC) Care Act of 2017 S. 1227/H.R. 2628 - Stabilize Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Act of 2017 S. 3067/H.R. 1617 - Promoting Access to Diabetic Shoes Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $23,450
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2018 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
H.R. 3178, "Medicare Part B Improvement Act of 2017", regarding all provisions. H.R. 2644/S. 1890, "Chronic Kidney Disease Improvement Research & Treatment Act", regarding all provisions. S. 870, "Creating High-Quality Results & Outcomes Necessary to Improve Chronic (CHRONIC) Care Act", regarding all provisions.
Client expense: $480,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Medical/Disease Research/Clinical Labs
Issues related to patient infusion therapy, medical device tax, Medicare reimbursements for tracheotomy tubes, and medical device technology related to the opioid epidemic. Implementation of 21st Century Cures Act (P.L.114-255). S.1738, Medicare Home Infusion Therapy Access Act of 2017. H.R.3178, Medicare Part B Improvement Act of 2017. Implementation of H.R.3163, Medicare Part B Home Infusion Services Temporary Transitional Payment Act.
Client expense: $320,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Other), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Office of Policy Development, SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2018 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
S. 870 - Chronic Care H.R. 3168 - Special Needs Plans Reauthorization H.R. 3178 - Medicare Part B Improvement Act H.R. 3921 - Healthy Kids Act S. 1827 - Kids Act of 2017 H.R. 6 - SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act ***, no specific bill(s), Medicare, Medicare Fraud, Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, Electronic Prescribing, Health Care Reform Implementation, Medigap reform, Physician Payment Reform, Delivery System Reform, medical review, Benefit design, prescription drug safety, Regional PPOs, chronic care, CHIP Reform, Medicare Advantage Payment Shift Offset, call letter, Puerto Rico and Medicare Advantage, ESRD, risk adjustment, opioids, interoperability
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $100,000
2018 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
PL 111-148 - The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, implementation S. 870 - Chronic Care H.R. 3168 - Special Needs Plans Reauthorization H.R. 3178 - Medicare Part B Improvement Act H.R. 3921 - Healthy Kids Act S. 1827 - Kids Act of 2017 ***, no specific bill(s), Medicare, and Medicaid Fraud, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Part D, Medicaid, Medicaid expansion, Electronic Prescribing, Dual Eligibles, Medigap reform, claims resolution, risk adjustment, Delivery System Reform, Special Needs Plans, Star Ratings, call letter, program integrity, Alzheimer's care, telehealth, chronic care, coding intensity, Medicaid per capita caps, block grant, long term services and supports, prescription drugs, and value based purchasing
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $90,000
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Introduced in House
Congress.gov source codes: 1000, Intro-H
| Referred to |
| July 11, 2017 |
| Energy and Commerce Committee | House | Referred to | July 11, 2017 |
| Republican |
| OR |
| Gregg Harper | Republican | MS |
| Michael C. Burgess | Republican | TX |
| Patrick J. Tiberi | Republican | OH |
| Pete Sessions | Republican | TX |
| Richard E. Neal | Democratic | MA |
| Sander M. Levin | Democratic | MI |
| HR 3171 |
115th |
| Related bill |
| HR 3166 | 115th | Related bill |
| HR 3164 | 115th | Related bill |
| HR 3163 | 115th | Related bill |
| HR 1892 | 115th | Related bill |
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, White House Office
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, White House Office
2018 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
FAST Genetics Act of 2017 (H.R. 2051) CREATES Act of 2017 (H.R. 2212/S. 974) Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act (S. 124) 340B PAUSE ACT (H.R. 4710) Legislation to place a moratorium on the 340B drug payment cuts in the CY 2018 Outpatient Prospective Payment System Rule (H.R. 4392) Protecting Jessica Grubbs Legacy Act (S. 1850) Overdose Prevention and Patient Safety Act (H.R. 3545, 5795, 6082) ACA Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) cuts Childrens Health Insurance Program (CHIP) funding ACO Improvement Act of 2017 (H.R. 4580) Medicare Home Infusion Therapy Access Act of 2017 (S. 1738)/ Section 101 of Medicare Part B Improvement Act of 2017 (H.R. 3178) Prescription Drug Price Transparency Act (MAC bill) (H.R.1316) Improving Transparency and Accuracy in Medicare Part D Spending Act (H.R.1038/S.413) Ensuring Seniors Access to Local Pharmacies Act of 2017 (H.R.1939/S.1044) Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act (H.R.592/S.109) CARA 2.0 Act of 2018 (H.R.5311/S.2456) Biosimilars Competition Act of 2018 (H.R. 6478) Know the Lowest Price Act of 2018 (S.2553) Patient Right to Know Drug Prices Act (S.2554) SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act (H.R. 6)
Client expense: $400,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Medicare reimbursement telehealth; telehealth mental health. H.R. 3178 - Medicare Part B Improvement Act of 2017. Implementation of Medicare Advantage coverage of telehealth.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Medicare reimbursement telehealth; telehealth mental health. H.R. 3178 - Medicare Part B Improvement Act of 2017. Implementation of Medicare Advantage coverage of telehealth; CMS proposed rule.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
The ESRD Seamless Care Organization (ESCO); Chronic Care; Acute Kidney Injury; Integrated Kidney Care; Kidney Care Delay issues. H.R. 2644 - Chronic Kidney Disease Improvement in Research and Treatment Act of 2017. H.R. 3178 - Medicare Part B Improvement Act of 2017. H.R. 4143/S. 2065 - Dialysis PATIENTS Demonstration Act of 2017. H.R. 3166/S. 1729 - Dialysis Access Improvement Act of 2017.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
CMS Proposed Updates to Policies and Payment Rates for End-Stage Renal Disease Prospective Payment System, Quality Incentive Program, and Payment for Renal Dialysis Services Furnished to Individuals with Acute Kidney Injury (CMS 1674-P) Issues related to survey and certification of dialysis facilities under sub-regulatory guidance issued by the CMS Centers for Clinical Standards and Quality Issues related to charitable premium assistance for individuals with ESRD H.R. 3976, The Protecting Access to Marketplace Insurance Act of 2017 H.R. 5942 PATIENTs Act (114th Congress) S. 870, CHRONIC Act of 2017 H.R. 3178, Medicare Part B Improvement Act (includes H.R. 3166, dialysis facility accreditation legislation) of 2017 H.R. 2644, CKD Improvement in Research and Treatment Act of 2017 ESRD Prospective Payment System CY 2018 and Quality Incentive Program PY 2019-21 Proposed Rule ESRD Five Star Program charitable premium assistance Issues related to End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) program and Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) S.870, CHRONIC Care Act of 2017 SNP reauthorization H.R. 2644/S. 1890, Chronic Kidney Disease Improvement in Research and Treatment Act of 2017 Medicare extenders package H.R. 3178, Medicare Part B Improvement Act of 2017 Issues related to healthcare discussions/offsets for budget deal and healthcare extender policies H.R. 1892 / PL 115-123, Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 H.R. 1625 / PL 115-141, Omnibus/Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2018
Client expense: $210,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
CMS Proposed Updates to Policies and Payment Rates for End-Stage Renal Disease Prospective Payment System, Quality Incentive Program, and Payment for Renal Dialysis Services Furnished to Individuals with Acute Kidney Injury (CMS 1674-P); Issues related to survey and certification of dialysis facilities under sub-regulatory guidance issued by the CMS Centers for Clinical Standards and Quality, Survey and Certification Group; Issues related to charitable premium assistance for individuals with ESRD; H.R. 3976, The Protecting Access to Marketplace Insurance Act of 2017; H.R. 5942 PATIENTs Act (114th Congress); S. 870, CHRONIC Act of 2017; H.R. 3178, Medicare Part B Improvement Act (includes H.R. 3166, dialysis facility accreditation legislation) of 2017; H.R. 2644, CKD Improvement in Research and Treatment Act of 2017; Issues related to End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) program and Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD); H.R. 2644/S. 1890, Chronic Kidney Disease Improvement in Research and Treatment Act of 2017; Issues related to opioid policies and offsets - H.R. 6, SUBSTANCE USE-DISORDER PREVENTION THAT PROMOTES OPIOID RECOVERY AND TREATMENT (SUPPORT) FOR PATIENTS AND COMMUNITIES ACTS. 3120: Helping to End Addiction and Lessen (HEAL) Substance Use Disorders Act of 2018 S.2680 - Opioid Crisis Response Act of 2018; ESRD Prospective Payment System CY 2018 and Quality Incentive Program PY 2019-21 Proposed Rule; ESRD Five Star Program; charitable premium assistance; Skilled Nursing Facility Proposed rule (issues related to hospital discharge information)
Client expense: $210,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Health Issues
CMS Proposed Updates to Policies and Payment Rates for End-Stage Renal Disease Prospective Payment System, Quality Incentive Program, and Payment for Renal Dialysis Services Furnished to Individuals with Acute Kidney Injury (CMS 1674-P); Issues related to survey and certification of dialysis facilities under sub-regulatory guidance issued by the CMS Centers for Clinical Standards and Quality, Survey and Certification Group; Issues related to charitable premium assistance for individuals with ESRD; H.R. 3976, The Protecting Access to Marketplace Insurance Act of 2017; H.R. 5942 PATIENTs Act (114th Congress); S. 870, CHRONIC Act of 2017; H.R. 3178, Medicare Part B Improvement Act (includes H.R. 3166, dialysis facility accreditation legislation) of 2017; H.R. 2644, CKD Improvement in Research and Treatment Act of 2017; Issues related to End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) program and Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD); H.R. 2644/S. 1890, Chronic Kidney Disease Improvement in Research and Treatment Act of 2017; Issues related to opioid policies and offsets - H.R. 6, SUBSTANCE USE-DISORDER PREVENTION THAT PROMOTES OPIOID RECOVERY AND TREATMENT (SUPPORT) FOR PATIENTS AND COMMUNITIES ACTS. 3120: Helping to End Addiction and Lessen (HEAL) Substance Use Disorders Act of 2018 S.2680 - Opioid Crisis Response Act of 2018; ESRD Prospective Payment System CY 2018 and Quality Incentive Program PY 2019-21 Proposed Rule; ESRD Five Star Program; charitable premium assistance; Skilled Nursing Facility Proposed rule (issues related to hospital discharge information)
Client expense: $210,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
CMS Proposed Updates to Policies and Payment Rates for End-Stage Renal Disease Prospective Payment System, Quality Incentive Program, and Payment for Renal Dialysis Services Furnished to Individuals with Acute Kidney Injury (CMS 1674-P) Issues related to survey and certification of dialysis facilities under sub-regulatory guidance issued by the CMS Centers for Clinical Standards and Quality Issues related to charitable premium assistance for individuals with ESRD H.R. 3976, The Protecting Access to Marketplace Insurance Act of 2017 H.R. 5942 PATIENTs Act (114th Congress) S. 870, CHRONIC Act of 2017 H.R. 3178, Medicare Part B Improvement Act (includes H.R. 3166, dialysis facility accreditation legislation) of 2017 H.R. 2644, CKD Improvement in Research and Treatment Act of 2017 ESRD Prospective Payment System CY 2018 and Quality Incentive Program PY 2019-21 Proposed Rule ESRD Five Star Program charitable premium assistance Issues related to End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) program and Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) S.870, CHRONIC Care Act of 2017 SNP reauthorization H.R. 2644/S. 1890, Chronic Kidney Disease Improvement in Research and Treatment Act of 2017 Medicare extenders package H.R. 3178, Medicare Part B Improvement Act of 2017 Issues related to healthcare discussions/offsets for budget deal and healthcare extender policies H.R. 1892 / PL 115-123, Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 H.R. 1625 / PL 115-141, Omnibus/Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2018
Client expense: $210,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Medicare reimbursement telehealth; telehealth mental health. H.R. 3178 - Medicare Part B Improvement Act of 2017. Implementation of Medicare Advantage coverage of telehealth.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
The ESRD Seamless Care Organization (ESCO); Chronic Care; Acute Kidney Injury; Integrated Kidney Care; Kidney Care Delay issues. H.R. 2644 - Chronic Kidney Disease Improvement in Research and Treatment Act of 2017. H.R. 3178 - Medicare Part B Improvement Act of 2017. H.R. 4143/S. 2065 - Dialysis PATIENTS Demonstration Act of 2017. H.R. 3166/S. 1729 - Dialysis Access Improvement Act of 2017.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Legislation and policies related to: Physician/nurse practitioner reimbursement Provisions of the Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148) Implementation of the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA) of 2015 (P.L. 114-10) including policies related to the Quality Payment Program Adoption of recommendations of the Institute of Medicine report, The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health Medicare Shared Savings Program beneficiary assignment requirements Medicare-Medicaid hospital conditions of participation Evaluation of the Medicare Graduate Nurse Education demonstration Medicare-Medicaid Program Integrity policies Medicaid maintenance of effort requirements Medicaid eligibility expansion and state options Medicaid waiver application procedures Medicaid per capita cap policy options H.R. 1160 - ACO Assignment Improvement Act of 2017 H.R. 3178 - Medicare Part B Improvement Act of 2017 H.R. 3635 - Local Coverage Determination Clarification Act of 2017 H.R. 5306/S. 2227 - Ensuring Medicaid Provides Opportunities for Widespread Equity, Resources (EMPOWER) and Care Act S. 445/H.R. 1825 - Home Health Care Planning Improvement Act of 2017 S. 428/H.R. 3325 - Advancing Care for Exceptional Kids (ACE Kids) Act S. 870 - Creating High-Quality Results and Outcomes Necessary to Improve Chronic (CHRONIC) Care Act of 2017 S. 1227/H.R. 2628 - Stabilize Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Act of 2017 S. 3067/H.R. 1617 - Promoting Access to Diabetic Shoes Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $23,450
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2018 · third_quarter · Medical/Disease Research/Clinical Labs
Issues related to patient infusion therapy, medical device tax, Medicare reimbursements for tracheotomy tubes, and medical device technology related to the opioid epidemic. Implementation of 21st Century Cures Act (P.L.114-255). S.1738, Medicare Home Infusion Therapy Access Act of 2017. H.R.3178, Medicare Part B Improvement Act of 2017. Implementation of H.R.3163, Medicare Part B Home Infusion Services Temporary Transitional Payment Act.
Client expense: $420,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Other), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Office of Policy Development, SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2018 · third_quarter · Health Issues
FAST Genetics Act of 2017 (H.R. 2051) CREATES Act of 2017 (H.R. 2212/S. 974) Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act (S. 124) 340B PAUSE ACT (H.R. 4710) Legislation to place a moratorium on the 340B drug payment cuts in the CY 2018 Outpatient Prospective Payment System Rule (H.R. 4392) Protecting Jessica Grubbs Legacy Act (S. 1850) Overdose Prevention and Patient Safety Act (H.R. 3545, 5795, 6082) ACA Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) cuts Childrens Health Insurance Program (CHIP) funding ACO Improvement Act of 2017 (H.R. 4580) Medicare Home Infusion Therapy Access Act of 2017 (S. 1738)/ Section 101 of Medicare Part B Improvement Act of 2017 (H.R. 3178) Prescription Drug Price Transparency Act (MAC bill) (H.R.1316) Improving Transparency and Accuracy in Medicare Part D Spending Act (H.R.1038/S.413) Ensuring Seniors Access to Local Pharmacies Act of 2017 (H.R.1939/S.1044) Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act (H.R.592/S.109) CARA 2.0 Act of 2018 (H.R.5311/S.2456) Biosimilars Competition Act of 2018 (H.R. 6478) Know the Lowest Price Act of 2018 (S.2553) Patient Right to Know Drug Prices Act (S.2554) SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act (H.R. 6)
Client expense: $310,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
S. 870, "Creating High-Quality Results and Outcomes Necessary to Improve Chronic (CHRONIC) Care Act of 2017", regarding all provisions. H.R. 3178, "Medicare Part B Improvement Act of 2017", regarding all provisions. H.R. 2644/S. 1890, " "Chronic Kidney Disease Improvement Research & Treatment Act", regarding all provisions.
Client expense: $470,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
PL 111-148 - The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, implementation S. 870 - Chronic Care H.R. 3168 - Special Needs Plans Reauthorization H.R. 3178 - Medicare Part B Improvement Act H.R. 3921 - Healthy Kids Act S. 1827 - Kids Act of 2017 ***, no specific bill(s), Medicare, and Medicaid Fraud, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Part D, Medicaid, Medicaid expansion, Electronic Prescribing, Dual Eligibles, Medigap reform, claims resolution, risk adjustment, Delivery System Reform, Special Needs Plans, Star Ratings, call letter, program integrity, Alzheimer's care, telehealth, chronic care, coding intensity, Medicaid per capita caps, block grant, long term services and supports, prescription drugs, and value based purchasing
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $90,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, White House Office
2018 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
S. 870 - Chronic Care H.R. 3168 - Special Needs Plans Reauthorization H.R. 3178 - Medicare Part B Improvement Act H.R. 3921 - Healthy Kids Act S. 1827 - Kids Act of 2017 H.R. 6 - SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act ***, no specific bill(s), Medicare, Medicare Fraud, Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, Electronic Prescribing, Health Care Reform Implementation, Medigap reform, Physician Payment Reform, Delivery System Reform, medical review, Benefit design, prescription drug safety, Regional PPOs, chronic care, CHIP Reform, Medicare Advantage Payment Shift Offset, call letter, Puerto Rico and Medicare Advantage, ESRD, risk adjustment, opioids
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $100,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, White House Office
2018 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
The ESRD Seamless Care Organization (ESCO); Chronic Care; Acute Kidney Injury; Integrated Kidney Care; Kidney Care Delay issues. H.R. 2644 - Chronic Kidney Disease Improvement in Research and Treatment Act of 2017. H.R. 3178 - Medicare Part B Improvement Act of 2017. H.R. 4143/S. 2065 - Dialysis PATIENTS Demonstration Act of 2017. H.R. 3166/S. 1729 - Dialysis Access Improvement Act of 2017.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Medicare reimbursement telehealth; telehealth mental health. H.R. 3178 - Medicare Part B Improvement Act of 2017. Implementation of Medicare Advantage coverage of telehealth.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2018 · second_quarter · Health Issues
CMS Proposed Updates to Policies and Payment Rates for End-Stage Renal Disease Prospective Payment System, Quality Incentive Program, and Payment for Renal Dialysis Services Furnished to Individuals with Acute Kidney Injury (CMS 1674-P); Issues related to survey and certification of dialysis facilities under sub-regulatory guidance issued by the CMS Centers for Clinical Standards and Quality, Survey and Certification Group; Issues related to charitable premium assistance for individuals with ESRD; H.R. 3976, The Protecting Access to Marketplace Insurance Act of 2017; H.R. 5942 PATIENTs Act (114th Congress); S. 870, CHRONIC Act of 2017; H.R. 3178, Medicare Part B Improvement Act (includes H.R. 3166, dialysis facility accreditation legislation) of 2017; H.R. 2644, CKD Improvement in Research and Treatment Act of 2017; Issues related to End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) program and Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD); H.R. 2644/S. 1890, Chronic Kidney Disease Improvement in Research and Treatment Act of 2017; Issues related to opioid policies and offsets - H.R. 6, SUBSTANCE USE-DISORDER PREVENTION THAT PROMOTES OPIOID RECOVERY AND TREATMENT (SUPPORT) FOR PATIENTS AND COMMUNITIES ACTS. 3120: Helping to End Addiction and Lessen (HEAL) Substance Use Disorders Act of 2018 S.2680 - Opioid Crisis Response Act of 2018; ESRD Prospective Payment System CY 2018 and Quality Incentive Program PY 2019-21 Proposed Rule; ESRD Five Star Program; charitable premium assistance; Skilled Nursing Facility Proposed rule (issues related to hospital discharge information)
Client expense: $210,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · second_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
CMS Proposed Updates to Policies and Payment Rates for End-Stage Renal Disease Prospective Payment System, Quality Incentive Program, and Payment for Renal Dialysis Services Furnished to Individuals with Acute Kidney Injury (CMS 1674-P) Issues related to survey and certification of dialysis facilities under sub-regulatory guidance issued by the CMS Centers for Clinical Standards and Quality Issues related to charitable premium assistance for individuals with ESRD H.R. 3976, The Protecting Access to Marketplace Insurance Act of 2017 H.R. 5942 PATIENTs Act (114th Congress) S. 870, CHRONIC Act of 2017 H.R. 3178, Medicare Part B Improvement Act (includes H.R. 3166, dialysis facility accreditation legislation) of 2017 H.R. 2644, CKD Improvement in Research and Treatment Act of 2017 ESRD Prospective Payment System CY 2018 and Quality Incentive Program PY 2019-21 Proposed Rule ESRD Five Star Program charitable premium assistance Issues related to End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) program and Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) S.870, CHRONIC Care Act of 2017 SNP reauthorization H.R. 2644/S. 1890, Chronic Kidney Disease Improvement in Research and Treatment Act of 2017 Medicare extenders package H.R. 3178, Medicare Part B Improvement Act of 2017 Issues related to healthcare discussions/offsets for budget deal and healthcare extender policies H.R. 1892 / PL 115-123, Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 H.R. 1625 / PL 115-141, Omnibus/Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2018
Client expense: $210,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · second_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
HR 1892 - Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018. Larson (D-CT) HR 849 - Protecting Seniors' Access to Medicare Act of 2017: To repeal the provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act providing for the Independent Payment Advisory Board. Roe (R-TN). HR 1148 - Furthering Access to Stroke Telemedicine Act of 2017: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand access to telehealth-eligible stroke services under the Medicare program. Griffith (R-VA) H.R.3178 - Medicare Part B Improvement Act of 2017: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve the delivery of home infusion therapy and dialysis and the application of the Stark rule under the Medicare program, and for other purposes. Brady (R-TX) HR 3727 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to include additional telehealth services for purposes of MA organization bids, and for other purposes. Black (R-TN). HR 242 and S 41 - Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act of 2017: To amend part D of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to negotiate covered part D drug prices on behalf of Medicare beneficiaries. Welch (D-VT) & Klobuchar (D-MN). HR 908 - Medicare Advantage Quality Payment Relief Act of 2017: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to eliminate a provision under the Medicare Advantage program that inadvertently penalizes Medicare Advantage plans for providing high quality care to Medicare beneficiaries. Kelly (R-PA) HR 1995 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security to provide for national testing of a model of Medicare Advantage value-based insurance design to meet the needs of chronically ill Medicare Advantage enrollees. Black (R-TN) S 870 - Creating High Quality Results and Outcomes Necessary to Improve Chronic Care Act of 2017: A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to implement Medicare payment policies designed to improve management of chronic disease, streamline care coordination, and improve quality outcomes without adding to the deficit. No Sponsor Listed
Client expense: $200,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2018 · second_quarter · Health Issues
FAST Genetics Act of 2017 (H.R. 2051) CREATES Act of 2017 (H.R. 2212/S. 974) Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act (S. 124) 340B PAUSE ACT (H.R. 4710) Legislation to place a moratorium on the 340B drug payment cuts in the CY 2018 Outpatient Prospective Payment System Rule (H.R. 4392) Protecting Jessica Grubbs Legacy Act (S. 1850) Overdose Prevention and Patient Safety Act (H.R. 3545, 5795, 6082) ACA Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) cuts Childrens Health Insurance Program (CHIP) funding ACO Improvement Act of 2017 (H.R. 4580) Medicare Home Infusion Therapy Access Act of 2017 (S. 1738)/ Section 101 of Medicare Part B Improvement Act of 2017 (H.R. 3178) Prescription Drug Price Transparency Act (MAC bill) (H.R.1316) Improving Transparency and Accuracy in Medicare Part D Spending Act (H.R.1038/S.413) Ensuring Seniors Access to Local Pharmacies Act of 2017 (H.R.1939/S.1044) Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act (H.R.592/S.109) CARA 2.0 Act of 2018 (H.R.5311/S.2456).
Client expense: $350,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · second_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
S. 598 / H.R. 1130, "Chronic Kidney Disease Improvement in Research and Treatment Act of 2015", regarding all provisions. S. 870, "Creating High-Quality Results and Outcomes Necessary to Improve Chronic (CHRONIC) Care Act of 2017", regarding all provisions. H.R. 3178, "Medicare Part B Improvement Act of 2017", regarding all provisions.
Client expense: $900,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE
2018 · second_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Legislation and policies related to: Physician/nurse practitioner reimbursement Provisions of the Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148) Implementation of the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA) of 2015 (P.L. 114-10) including policies related to the Quality Payment Program Reauthorization of funding for the Childrens Health Insurance Program Adoption of recommendations of the Institute of Medicine report, The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health Medicare Shared Savings Program beneficiary assignment requirements Medicare-Medicaid hospital conditions of participation Evaluation of the Medicare Graduate Nurse Education demonstration Medicare-Medicaid Program Integrity policies Medicaid maintenance of effort requirements Medicaid eligibility expansion and state options Medicaid waiver application procedures Medicaid per capita cap policy options H.R. 1160 - ACO Assignment Improvement Act of 2017 H.R. 1617 - Promoting Access to Diabetic Shoes Act H.R. 3178 - Medicare Part B Improvement Act of 2017 S. 445/H.R. 1825 - Home Health Care Planning Improvement Act of 2017 S. 428 - Advancing Care for Exceptional Kids (ACE Kids) Act S. 870 - Creating High-Quality Results and Outcomes Necessary to Improve Chronic (CHRONIC) Care Act of 2017 S. 1227/H.R. 2628 - Stabilize Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Act of 2017 S. 3067/H.R. 1617 - Promoting Access to Diabetic Shoes Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $23,450
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2018 · second_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Medicare reimbursement telehealth; telehealth mental health. H.R. 3178 - Medicare Part B Improvement Act of 2017. Implementation of Medicare Advantage coverage of telehealth.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2018 · second_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
PL 111-148 - The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, implementation S. 870 - Chronic Care H.R. 3168 - Special Needs Plans Reauthorization H.R. 3178 - Medicare Part B Improvement Act H.R. 3921 - Healthy Kids Act S. 1827 - Kids Act of 2017 ***, no specific bill(s), Medicare, and Medicaid Fraud, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Part D, Medicaid, Medicaid expansion, Electronic Prescribing, Dual Eligibles, Medigap reform, claims resolution, risk adjustment, Delivery System Reform, Special Needs Plans, Star Ratings, call letter, program integrity, Alzheimer's care, telehealth, chronic care, coding intensity, Medicaid per capita caps, block grant, long term services and supports, prescription drugs
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $90,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, White House Office
2018 · second_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
S. 870 - Chronic Care H.R. 3168 - Special Needs Plans Reauthorization H.R. 3178 - Medicare Part B Improvement Act H.R. 3921 - Healthy Kids Act S. 1827 - Kids Act of 2017 ***, no specific bill(s), Medicare, Medicare Fraud, Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, Electronic Prescribing, Health Care Reform Implementation, Medigap reform, Physician Payment Reform, Delivery System Reform, medical review, Benefit design, prescription drug safety, Regional PPOs, chronic care, CHIP Reform, Medicare Advantage Payment Shift Offset, call letter, Puerto Rico and Medicare Advantage, ESRD, risk adjustment
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $100,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, White House Office
2018 · second_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
CMS Proposed Updates to Policies and Payment Rates for End-Stage Renal Disease Prospective Payment System, Quality Incentive Program, and Payment for Renal Dialysis Services Furnished to Individuals with Acute Kidney Injury (CMS 1674-P) Issues related to survey and certification of dialysis facilities under sub-regulatory guidance issued by the CMS Centers for Clinical Standards and Quality Issues related to charitable premium assistance for individuals with ESRD H.R. 3976, The Protecting Access to Marketplace Insurance Act of 2017 H.R. 5942 PATIENTs Act (114th Congress) S. 870, CHRONIC Act of 2017 H.R. 3178, Medicare Part B Improvement Act (includes H.R. 3166, dialysis facility accreditation legislation) of 2017 H.R. 2644, CKD Improvement in Research and Treatment Act of 2017
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · second_quarter · Health Issues
CMS Proposed Updates to Policies and Payment Rates for End-Stage Renal Disease Prospective Payment System, Quality Incentive Program, and Payment for Renal Dialysis Services Furnished to Individuals with Acute Kidney Injury (CMS 1674-P) Issues related to survey and certification of dialysis facilities under sub-regulatory guidance issued by the CMS Centers for Clinical Standards and Quality Issues related to charitable premium assistance for individuals with ESRD H.R. 3976, The Protecting Access to Marketplace Insurance Act of 2017 H.R. 5942 PATIENTs Act (114th Congress) S. 870, CHRONIC Act of 2017 H.R. 3178, Medicare Part B Improvement Act (includes H.R. 3166, dialysis facility accreditation legislation) of 2017 H.R. 2644, CKD Improvement in Research and Treatment Act of 2017
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · second_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
114th Congress HR 605/S. 275 - Reintroduction of The Medicare Home Infusion Site of Care Act HR 3178, S. 1738, HR 3163, HR 1892 - lobbied House and Senate, CMS on proper implementation of the legislation. H.R.4724 - Medicare IVIG Access Enhancement Act, technical assistance
Client expense: $80,000 · 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
2018 · second_quarter · Medical/Disease Research/Clinical Labs
Issues related to patient infusion therapy, medical device tax, Medicare reimbursements for tracheotomy tubes, and medical device technology related to the opioid epidemic. Implementation of 21st Century Cures Act (P.L.114-255). S.1738, Medicare Home Infusion Therapy Access Act of 2017. H.R.3178, Medicare Part B Improvement Act of 2017. H.R.3163, Medicare Part B Home Infusion Services Temporary Transitional Payment Act. S.3120, An original bill to amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to help end addictions and lessen substance abuse disorders, and for other purposes. H.R.6, SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act.
Client expense: $410,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Other), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Office of Policy Development, SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2018 · second_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Patient infusion therapy and reimbursement/policy issues related to non-opioid acute pain management. S.1738, Medicare Home Infusion Therapy Access Act of 2017. H.R.3178, Medicare Part B Improvement Act of 2017. H.R.3163, Medicare Part B Home Infusion Services Temporary Transitional Payment Act. S.3120, An original bill to amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to help end addictions and lessen substance abuse disorders, and for other purposes. H.R.6, SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act.
Client expense: $410,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Other), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Office of Policy Development, SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2018 · second_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
The ESRD Seamless Care Organization (ESCO); Chronic Care; Acute Kidney Injury; Integrated Kidney Care; Kidney Care Delay issues. H.R. 2644 - Chronic Kidney Disease Improvement in Research and Treatment Act of 2017. H.R. 3178 - Medicare Part B Improvement Act of 2017. H.R. 4143/S. 2065 - Dialysis PATIENTS Demonstration Act of 2017. H.R. 3166/S. 1729 - Dialysis Access Improvement Act of 2017.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · second_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 4143/S. 2065, Dialysis PATIENTS Demonstration Act of 2017, all provisions CMS-3317-IFC, Conditions for Coverage for End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Facilities-Third Party Payment CMS regulations pertaining to reimbursement rates for ESRD-related services H.R. 2644/S. 1890, Chronic Kidney Disease Improvement in Research and Treatment Act, all provisions H.R. 2556/S. 1016, Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act, all provisions H.R. 3178, Medicare Part B Improvement Act, all provisions S. 1729, Dialysis Access Improvement Act of 2017, all provisions H.R. 3976, Access to Marketplace Insurance Act, all provisions
Client expense: $1,180,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2018 · second_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
H.R. 4143/S. 2065 Dialysis PATIENTS Demonstration Act of 2017, all provisions CMS-3317-IFC, Conditions for Coverage for End-Stage Renal Disease Facilities-Third Party Payment H.R. 2644/S. 1890, Chronic Kidney Disease Improvement in Research and Treatment Act, all provisions H.R. 2556/S. 1016, Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act, all provisions H.R. 3178, Medicare Part B Improvement Act, all provisions S. 1729, Dialysis Access Improvement Act of 2017, all provisions H.R. 3976, Access to Marketplace Insurance Act, all provisions
Client expense: $1,180,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2018 · first_quarter · Health Issues
CMS Proposed Updates to Policies and Payment Rates for End-Stage Renal Disease Prospective Payment System, Quality Incentive Program, and Payment for Renal Dialysis Services Furnished to Individuals with Acute Kidney Injury (CMS 1674-P) Issues related to survey and certification of dialysis facilities under sub-regulatory guidance issued by the CMS Centers for Clinical Standards and Quality Issues related to charitable premium assistance for individuals with ESRD H.R. 3976, The Protecting Access to Marketplace Insurance Act of 2017 H.R. 5942 PATIENTs Act (114th Congress) S. 870, CHRONIC Act of 2017 H.R. 3178, Medicare Part B Improvement Act (includes H.R. 3166, dialysis facility accreditation legislation) of 2017 H.R. 2644, CKD Improvement in Research and Treatment Act of 2017 ESRD Prospective Payment System CY 2018 and Quality Incentive Program PY 2019-21 Proposed Rule ESRD Five Star Program charitable premium assistance Issues related to End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) program and Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) S.870, CHRONIC Care Act of 2017 SNP reauthorization H.R. 2644/S. 1890, Chronic Kidney Disease Improvement in Research and Treatment Act of 2017 Medicare extenders package H.R. 3178, Medicare Part B Improvement Act of 2017 Issues related to healthcare discussions/offsets for budget deal and healthcare extender policies H.R. 1892 / PL 115-123, Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 H.R. 1625 / PL 115-141, Omnibus/Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2018
Client expense: $310,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · first_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
CMS Proposed Updates to Policies and Payment Rates for End-Stage Renal Disease Prospective Payment System, Quality Incentive Program, and Payment for Renal Dialysis Services Furnished to Individuals with Acute Kidney Injury (CMS 1674-P) Issues related to survey and certification of dialysis facilities under sub-regulatory guidance issued by the CMS Centers for Clinical Standards and Quality Issues related to charitable premium assistance for individuals with ESRD H.R. 3976, The Protecting Access to Marketplace Insurance Act of 2017 H.R. 5942 PATIENTs Act (114th Congress) S. 870, CHRONIC Act of 2017 H.R. 3178, Medicare Part B Improvement Act (includes H.R. 3166, dialysis facility accreditation legislation) of 2017 H.R. 2644, CKD Improvement in Research and Treatment Act of 2017 ESRD Prospective Payment System CY 2018 and Quality Incentive Program PY 2019-21 Proposed Rule ESRD Five Star Program charitable premium assistance Issues related to End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) program and Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) S.870, CHRONIC Care Act of 2017 SNP reauthorization H.R. 2644/S. 1890, Chronic Kidney Disease Improvement in Research and Treatment Act of 2017 Medicare extenders package H.R. 3178, Medicare Part B Improvement Act of 2017 Issues related to healthcare discussions/offsets for budget deal and healthcare extender policies H.R. 1892 / PL 115-123, Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 H.R. 1625 / PL 115-141, Omnibus/Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2018
Client expense: $310,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · first_quarter · Health Issues
Advocated in support of Living Donor Protection Act of 2017 (HR1270) Supported several telehealth bills to permit home dialysis patients to interface with nephrologist including the CHRONIC Care Act (S. 870) and the Medicare Part B Improvement Act of 2017 (H.R.3178) Discussed concerns with Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) proposed Local Coverage Decisions (LCD) to limit dialysis more than 3 times per week and advocated for HR (HR 5721), a bill that would require more transparency on LCD decisions Proposed new care delivery models for comprehensive kidney care Supported allowing veterans in the VA healthcare system to receive transplants at non-VA facilities (VCTA bill, draft form)
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2018 · first_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Issues related to prescription drug abuse, Medicare Part D, and Medicare payment for home infusion. S.413/H.R. 1039, The Improving Transparency and Accuracy in Medicare Part D Spending Act of 2017 H.R.1316, The Prescription Drug Price Transparency Act of 2017 S. 2460/H.R. 3528, The Every Prescription Conveyed Safely Act of 2017 S. 1738/H.R. 3163, The Medicare Home Infusion Therapy Act of 2017 H.R. 3178, The Medicare Part B Improvement Act of 2017 S. 2553, The Know the Lowest Price Act of 2018 H.R. 4841, The Standardizing Electronic Prior Authorization for Safe Prescribing Act
Client expense: $1,803,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2018 · first_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
CMS Proposed Updates to Policies and Payment Rates for End-Stage Renal Disease Prospective Payment System, Quality Incentive Program, and Payment for Renal Dialysis Services Furnished to Individuals with Acute Kidney Injury (CMS 1674-P) Issues related to survey and certification of dialysis facilities under sub-regulatory guidance issued by the CMS Centers for Clinical Standards and Quality Issues related to charitable premium assistance for individuals with ESRD H.R. 3976, The Protecting Access to Marketplace Insurance Act of 2017 H.R. 5942 PATIENTs Act (114th Congress) S. 870, CHRONIC Act of 2017 H.R. 3178, Medicare Part B Improvement Act (includes H.R. 3166, dialysis facility accreditation legislation) of 2017 H.R. 2644, CKD Improvement in Research and Treatment Act of 2017
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · first_quarter · Health Issues
CMS Proposed Updates to Policies and Payment Rates for End-Stage Renal Disease Prospective Payment System, Quality Incentive Program, and Payment for Renal Dialysis Services Furnished to Individuals with Acute Kidney Injury (CMS 1674-P) Issues related to survey and certification of dialysis facilities under sub-regulatory guidance issued by the CMS Centers for Clinical Standards and Quality Issues related to charitable premium assistance for individuals with ESRD H.R. 3976, The Protecting Access to Marketplace Insurance Act of 2017 H.R. 5942 PATIENTs Act (114th Congress) S. 870, CHRONIC Act of 2017 H.R. 3178, Medicare Part B Improvement Act (includes H.R. 3166, dialysis facility accreditation legislation) of 2017 H.R. 2644, CKD Improvement in Research and Treatment Act of 2017
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · first_quarter · Health Issues
FAST Genetics Act of 2017 (H.R. 2051) CREATES Act of 2017 (H.R. 2212/S. 974) Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act (S. 124) 340B PAUSE ACT (H.R. 4710) Legislation to place a moratorium on the 340B drug payment cuts in the CY 2018 Outpatient Prospective Payment System Rule (H.R. 4392) Protecting Jessica Grubbs Legacy Act (S. 1850) Overdose Prevention and Patient Safety Act (H.R. 3545) ACA Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) cuts Childrens Health Insurance Program (CHIP) funding ACO Improvement Act of 2017 (H.R. 4580) Medicare Home Infusion Therapy Access Act of 2017 (S. 1738)/ Section 101 of Medicare Part B Improvement Act of 2017 (H.R. 3178) Prescription Drug Price Transparency Act (MAC bill) (H.R.1316) Improving Transparency and Accuracy in Medicare Part D Spending Act (H.R.1038/S.413) Ensuring Seniors Access to Local Pharmacies Act of 2017 (H.R.1939/S.1044) Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act (H.R.592/S.109)
Client expense: $630,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · first_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Policies impacting managed Medicaid plans in H.R. 3178, The Medicare Part B Improvement Act, S. 870, The CHRONIC Care Act, and P.L. 115-123, the Balanced Budget Act of 2018; proposals related to dual eligibles at CMMI.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · first_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Legislation and policies related to: Physician/nurse practitioner reimbursement Provisions of the Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148) Implementation of the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA) of 2015 (P.L. 114-10) including policies related to the Quality Payment Program Reauthorization of funding for the Childrens Health Insurance Program Adoption of recommendations of the Institute of Medicine report, The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health Medicare Shared Savings Program beneficiary assignment requirements Medicare-Medicaid hospital conditions of participation Evaluation of the Medicare Graduate Nurse Education demonstration Medicare-Medicaid Program Integrity policies Medicaid maintenance of effort requirements Medicaid eligibility expansion and state options Medicaid waiver application procedures Medicaid per capita cap policy options H.R. 1160 - ACO Assignment Improvement Act of 2017 H.R. 1617 - Promoting Access to Diabetic Shoes Act H.R. 3178 - Medicare Part B Improvement Act of 2017 S. 445/H.R. 1825 - Home Health Care Planning Improvement Act of 2017 S. 428 - Advancing Care for Exceptional Kids (ACE Kids) Act S. 870 - Creating High-Quality Results and Outcomes Necessary to Improve Chronic (CHRONIC) Care Act of 2017 S. 1227/H.R. 2628 - Stabilize Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Act of 2017
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $23,450
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2018 · first_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
S.1738, Medicare Home Infusion Therapy Access Act of 2017; H.R.3178, Medicare Part B Improvement Act of 2017; H.R.3163, Medicare Part B Home Infusion Services Temporary Transitional Payment Act; issues related to patient infusion therapy. Reimbursement and policy issues related to non-opioid acute pain management.
Client expense: $510,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Other), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Office of Policy Development, SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)