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To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the non-application of Medicare competitive acquisition rates to complex rehabilitative manual wheelchairs and accessories.
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Introduced
September 11, 2017
Latest Action
September 15, 2017
Primary Sponsor
Lee M. ZeldinRepublican(NY)
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This bill amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to prohibit the application of Medicare competitive acquisition rates to complex, rehabilitative, manual wheelchairs and accessories. (A competitive bidding program has replaced the use of established fee schedule amounts to determine payments under Medicare for certain durable medical equipment such as wheelchairs.)
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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
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2019 · first_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
H.R. 750, Ensuring Access to Quality Complex Rehabilitation Technology Act of 2015; H.R. 3730 to Amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the non-application of Medicare competitive acquisition rates to complex rehabilitative wheelchairs and accessories; S. 486 Protecting Beneficiary Access to Complex Rehab Technology Act of 2017 and H.R. 1361 to Amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the non-application of Medicare competitive acquisition rates to complex rehabilitative manual wheelchairs and accessories; H.R. 4229 Protecting HOME Access Act of 2017.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $15,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2018 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
-H.R. 750, support passage of the Ensuring Access to Quality Complex Rehabilitation Technology Act. -H.R. 1361/S. 486/H.R. 3730, support passage to protect access to complex rehabilitative technology accessories. -HR 2575/S. 1909, Beneficiary Enrollment Notification and Eligibility Simplification (BENES) Act
Client expense: $59,856 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Other), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Bipartisan Health Care Stabilization Act, support bipartisan efforts led by Senators Alexander and Murray to stabilize and improve the individual health insurance market while protecting people with chronic conditions. -H.R. 2439/S. 1131, FAIR Drug Pricing Act, support passage. - H.R. 2212/ S. 974, Creating and Restoring Equal Access To Equivalent Samples Act of 2017 (CREATES Act), support passage. -H.R. 2077, Restoring Patients Voice Act, support passage. -S. 637, Creating Transparency to Have Drug Rebates Unlocked (C-THRU) Act, support passage. -H.R. 4841/S. 2908, Standardizing Electronic Prior Authorization for Safe Prescribing Act, support passage. - H.R. 2051, Fair Access for Safe and Timely Generics Act of 2017 (FAST Generics Act), support passage. -H.R. 750, support passage of the Ensuring Access to Quality Complex Rehabilitation Technology Act. -H.R. 1361/S. 486/H.R. 3730, support passage to protect access to complex rehabilitative technology accessories. -H.R. 2535/S. 1188, Lifespan Respite Care Reauthorization Act, support reauthorization of the Lifespan Respite Care Program. -HR 2575/S. 1909, Beneficiary Enrollment Notification and Eligibility Simplification (BENES) Act
Client expense: $59,856 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Other), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
1.) Passage of H.R. 750 to create a Separate Benefit Category for Complex Rehab Technology within the Medicare program. 2.) Passage of H.R 3730 to prevent CMS from using Competitive Bid Program pricing to set payment rates for Complex Rehab Technology manual wheelchairs within the Medicare program.
Client expense: $68,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Supports H.R. 750 The Ensuring Access to Quality Complex Rehabilitation Technology (CRT) Act. Supports S. 486 Protecting Beneficiary Access to Complex Rehab Technology Act of 2017 Supports H.R. 3730 (To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the non-application of Medicare competitive acquisition rates to complex rehabilitative manual wheelchairs and accessories) was introduced by Representatives Lee Zeldin (R-NY) and John Larson (D-CT) to stop CMS from using Competitive Bid pricing for accessories used with CRT manual wheelchairs. Discussed with CMS, the issue of power wheelchair standing and seat elevation devices and the need for appropriate coverage under Medicare. Discussed with CMS, the need for excluding ostomy and urology supplies from CMS' competitive bidding program. Sent letter to CMS re: the National Coverage Decision on Blood Pressure Monitoring to account for the specific needs of the SCI population. Sent letter to CMS on appropriate coding for powered orthotic and prosthetic devices for the SCI/D population. Spoke with CMS on the issue of catheter-associated UTIs and to ask CMS to look at the policy around removing indwelling catheters from individuals with SCI in a hospital setting. Removing catheters from SCI individuals is a very complex decision. Supported HR 7217 - the IMPROVE Act. Supported additional telehealth benefits in Medicare Advantage as United Spinal, and as a member of the Coalition, PCHAlliance. And provided comments to CMS on digital health and need the innovation to CMMI as part of PCHAlliance. Continued to provide comments on appropriate access to assistive technology and medical devices, as part of the ITEM Coalition on behalf of the SCI community and on appropriate rehabilitation as part of the Coalition to Preserve Rehabilitation.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Architectural & Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (ACCESS)
2018 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
H.R. 3730 H.R. 6505, the Medicare Negotiation and Competitive Licensing Act H.R. 7217, the IMPROVE Act Medicaid Block Grants Proposed Reductions in Medicaid Spending Commission on Long Term Care House Draft Bill on long-term care
Client expense: $65,208 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2018 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Bipartisan Health Care Stabilization Act, support bipartisan efforts led by Senators Alexander and Murray to stabilize and improve the individual health insurance market while protecting people with chronic conditions. -H.R. 2439/S. 1131, FAIR Drug Pricing Act, support passage. - H.R. 2212/ S. 974, Creating and Restoring Equal Access To Equivalent Samples Act of 2017 (CREATES Act), support passage. -H.R. 2077, Restoring Patients Voice Act, support passage. -S. 637, Creating Transparency to Have Drug Rebates Unlocked (C-THRU) Act, support passage. -H.R. 4841/S. 2908, Standardizing Electronic Prior Authorization for Safe Prescribing Act, support passage. - H.R. 2051, Fair Access for Safe and Timely Generics Act of 2017 (FAST Generics Act), support passage. -H.R. 750, support passage of the Ensuring Access to Quality Complex Rehabilitation Technology Act. -H.R. 1361/S. 486/H.R. 3730, support passage to protect access to complex rehabilitative technology accessories. -H.R. 2535/S. 1188, Lifespan Respite Care Reauthorization Act, support reauthorization of the Lifespan Respite Care Program. -HR 2575/S. 1909, Beneficiary Enrollment Notification and Eligibility Simplification (BENES) Act
Client expense: $59,856 · Firm income: Not reported
2018 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
-H.R. 750, support passage of the Ensuring Access to Quality Complex Rehabilitation Technology Act. -H.R. 1361/S. 486/H.R. 3730, support passage to protect access to complex rehabilitative technology accessories. -HR 2575/S. 1909, Beneficiary Enrollment Notification and Eligibility Simplification (BENES) Act
Client expense: $59,856 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Other), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
H.R. 750, Ensuring Access to Quality Complex Rehabilitation Technology Act of 2015; H.R. 3730 to Amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the non-application of Medicare competitive acquisition rates to complex rehabilitative wheelchairs and accessories; S. 486 Protecting Beneficiary Access to Complex Rehab Technology Act of 2017 and H.R. 1361 to Amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the non-application of Medicare competitive acquisition rates to complex rehabilitative manual wheelchairs and accessories; H.R. 4229 Protecting HOME Access Act of 2017.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $45,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2018 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Issues pertaining to durable medical equipment including: bidding, power wheelchairs, oxygen, diabetic supplies, negative pressure wound therapy, Medicare audits, sequestration; H.R. 750 - Ensuring Access to Quality Complex Rehabilitation Technology Act; H.R. 1361/S. 486/H.R. 3730 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the non-application of Medicare competitive acquisition rates to complex rehabilitative wheelchairs and accessories (Protecting Beneficiary Access to Complex Rehab Technology Act of 2017); The IMPROVE Act; H.R. 7217; Issues related to reimbursement cuts in noncompetitive bidding areas, all provisions; 21st Century Cures Act (H.R. 6/H.R. 34 in the 114th Congress), competitive bidding issues; Complex rehab technology accessories relating to competitive bidding; H.R. 2445 - the DMEPOS Access and Transparency Act of 2017 (DATA Act), all provisions; H.R. 4229 - Protecting HOME Access Act of 2017, all provisions; H.R. 2550 - Medicare Telehealth Parity Act of 2017, all provisions; H.R. 1625 - Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2018; issues pertaining to the Interim Final Rule (IFR) regarding non CB Area Relief for DME Items; Expanding and making permanent the Medicare power mobility device demonstration program; Audit and Appeal Fairness, Integrity, and Reforms in the Medicare Act, all provisions (S. 2368 in the 114th Congress); DME issues in the FY2019 President's Budget and CMS ESRD/DEMPOS proposed and final rules.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $45,000
2018 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Issues pertaining to durable medical equipment including: bidding, power wheelchairs, oxygen, diabetic supplies, negative pressure wound therapy, Medicare audits, sequestration; H.R. 750 - Ensuring Access to Quality Complex Rehabilitation Technology Act; H.R. 1361/S. 486/H.R. 3730 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the non-application of Medicare competitive acquisition rates to complex rehabilitative wheelchairs and accessories (Protecting Beneficiary Access to Complex Rehab Technology Act of 2017); H.R. 7217 - The IMPROVE Act, all provisions; Issues related to reimbursement cuts in noncompetitive bidding areas, all provisions; 21st Century Cures Act (H.R. 6/H.R. 34 in the 114th Congress), competitive bidding issues; Complex rehab technology accessories relating to competitive bidding; H.R. 2445 - the DMEPOS Access and Transparency Act of 2017 (DATA Act), all provisions; H.R. 4229 - Protecting HOME Access Act of 2017, all provisions; H.R. 2550 - Medicare Telehealth Parity Act of 2017, all provisions; H.R. 1625 - Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2018; issues pertaining to the Interim Final Rule (IFR) regarding non CB Area Relief for DME Items; Expanding and making permanent the Medicare power mobility device demonstration program; Audit and Appeal Fairness, Integrity, and Reforms in the Medicare Act, all provisions (S. 2368 in the 114th Congress); DME issues in the FY2019 President's Budget and CMS ESRD/DEMPOS proposed and final rules.
Client expense: $170,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2018 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Develop a legislative and regulatory strategy to lobby and obtain relief for the Complex Rehab Technology industry (H.R. 3730, H.R. 750). HR 7217.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $16,500
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
1.) Passage of H.R. 750 to create a Separate Benefit Category for Complex Rehab Technology within the Medicare program. 2.) Passage of H.R 3730 to prevent CMS from using Competitive Bid Program pricing to set payment rates for Complex Rehab Technology manual wheelchairs within the Medicare program.
Client expense: $68,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Develop a legislative and regulatory strategy to lobby and obtain relief for the Complex Rehab Technology industry (H.R. 3730, H.R. 750).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $16,500
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Supports H.R. 750 The Ensuring Access to Quality Complex Rehabilitation Technology (CRT) Act. Supports S. 486 Protecting Beneficiary Access to Complex Rehab Technology Act of 2017 Supports H.R. 3730 (To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the non-application of Medicare competitive acquisition rates to complex rehabilitative manual wheelchairs and accessories) was introduced by Representatives Lee Zeldin (R-NY) and John Larson (D-CT) to stop CMS from using Competitive Bid pricing for accessories used with CRT manual wheelchairs. Supports H.R. 626, the Access to Inpatient Rehabilitation Therapy Act of 2017, which would amend the Social Security Act to include recreational therapy among the therapy methods that can be considered part of an intensive rehabilitation therapy program in an inpatient rehabilitation hospital or unit. Myomos MyoPro support letter to CMS Policy staff, as members of United Spinal Association, wrote the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) in strong support of an application to CMS for a unique Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) code for the MyoPro device, created by the medical technology company, Myomo. Support of S. 2227/H.R.5306 Empower Care Act which reinstates the Money Follows the Person program and facilitates smooth transitions out of nursing facilities and into the community. Signed onto letters to Congress in support of including functional quality measures in rehabilitation metrics. United Spinal supports this letter but CCD Task Force co-chairs: The co-chairs of the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) Health, Long-Term Services and Supports, and Rights Task Forces write in opposition to proposals that expand coverage of institutional services in Medicaid without addressing gaps in Medicaid community services. CCD is the largest coalition of national organizations working together to advocate for Federal public policy that ensures the self-determination, independence, empowerment, integration and inclusion of children and adults with disabilities in all aspects of society.
2018 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
-H.R. 750, support passage of the Ensuring Access to Quality Complex Rehabilitation Technology Act. -H.R. 1361/S. 486/H.R. 3730, support passage to protect access to complex rehabilitative technology accessories. -HR 2575/S. 1909, Beneficiary Enrollment Notification and Eligibility Simplification (BENES) Act
Client expense: $105,700 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Other), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Health Issues
-Bipartisan Health Care Stabilization Act, support bipartisan efforts led by Senators Alexander and Murray to stabilize and improve the individual health insurance market while protecting people with chronic conditions. -H.R. 2439/S. 1131, FAIR Drug Pricing Act, support passage. - H.R. 2212/ S. 974, Creating and Restoring Equal Access To Equivalent Samples Act of 2017 (CREATES Act), support passage. -H.R. 2077, Restoring Patients Voice Act, support passage. -S. 637, Creating Transparency to Have Drug Rebates Unlocked (C-THRU) Act, support passage. -H.R. 4841/S. 2908, Standardizing Electronic Prior Authorization for Safe Prescribing Act, support passage. - H.R. 2051, Fair Access for Safe and Timely Generics Act of 2017 (FAST Generics Act), support passage. -H.R. 750, support passage of the Ensuring Access to Quality Complex Rehabilitation Technology Act. -H.R. 1361/S. 486/H.R. 3730, support passage to protect access to complex rehabilitative technology accessories. -H.R. 2535/S. 1188, Lifespan Respite Care Reauthorization Act, support reauthorization of the Lifespan Respite Care Program. -HR 2575/S. 1909, Beneficiary Enrollment Notification and Eligibility Simplification (BENES) Act
Client expense: $105,700 · Firm income: Not reported
2018 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
H.R. 3730 H.R. 6505, the Medicare Price Negotiation Act Medicaid Block Grants Proposed Reductions in Medicaid Spending Commission on Long Term Care House Draft Bill on Long-Term care
Client expense: $46,327 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2018 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Issues pertaining to durable medical equipment including: bidding, power wheelchairs, oxygen, diabetic supplies, negative pressure wound therapy, Medicare audits, sequestration; H.R. 750 - Ensuring Access to Quality Complex Rehabilitation Technology Act; H.R. 1361/S. 486/H.R. 3730 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the non-application of Medicare competitive acquisition rates to complex rehabilitative wheelchairs and accessories (Protecting Beneficiary Access to Complex Rehab Technology Act of 2017); Issues related to reimbursement cuts in noncompetitive bidding areas, all provisions; 21st Century Cures Act (H.R. 6/H.R. 34 in the 114th Congress), competitive bidding issues; Complex rehab technology accessories relating to competitive bidding; H.R. 2445 - the DMEPOS Access and Transparency Act of 2017 (DATA Act), all provisions; H.R. 4229 - Protecting HOME Access Act of 2017, all provisions; H.R. 2550 - Medicare Telehealth Parity Act of 2017, all provisions; H.R. 1625 - Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2018; issues pertaining to the Interim Final Rule (IFR) regarding non CB Area Relief for DME Items; Expanding and making permanent the Medicare power mobility device demonstration program; Audit and Appeal Fairness, Integrity, and Reforms in the Medicare Act, all provisions (S. 2368 in the 114th Congress) ; DME issues in the FY2019 President's Budget and ESRD/DEMPOS proposed rule.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $45,000
2018 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
H.R. 750, Ensuring Access to Quality Complex Rehabilitation Technology Act of 2015; H.R. 3730 to Amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the non-application of Medicare competitive acquisition rates to complex rehabilitative wheelchairs and accessories; S. 486 Protecting Beneficiary Access to Complex Rehab Technology Act of 2017 and H.R. 1361 to Amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the non-application of Medicare competitive acquisition rates to complex rehabilitative manual wheelchairs and accessories; H.R. 4229 Protecting HOME Access Act of 2017.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $45,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2018 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
H.R. 750, Ensuring Access to Quality Complex Rehabilitation Technology Act of 2015; H.R. 3730 to Amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the non-application of Medicare competitive acquisition rates to complex rehabilitative wheelchairs and accessories; S. 486 Protecting Beneficiary Access to Complex Rehab Technology Act of 2017 and H.R. 1361 to Amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the non-application of Medicare competitive acquisition rates to complex rehabilitative manual wheelchairs and accessories; H.R. 4229 Protecting HOME Access Act of 2017.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $15,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2018 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Issues pertaining to durable medical equipment including: bidding, power wheelchairs, oxygen, diabetic supplies, negative pressure wound therapy, Medicare audits, sequestration; H.R. 750 - Ensuring Access to Quality Complex Rehabilitation Technology Act; H.R. 1361/S. 486/H.R. 3730 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the non-application of Medicare competitive acquisition rates to complex rehabilitative wheelchairs and accessories (Protecting Beneficiary Access to Complex Rehab Technology Act of 2017); Issues related to reimbursement cuts in noncompetitive bidding areas, all provisions; 21st Century Cures Act (H.R. 6/H.R. 34 in the 114th Congress), competitive bidding issues; Complex rehab technology accessories relating to competitive bidding; H.R. 2445 - the DMEPOS Access and Transparency Act of 2017 (DATA Act), all provisions; H.R. 4229 - Protecting HOME Access Act of 2017, all provisions; H.R. 2550 - Medicare Telehealth Parity Act of 2017, all provisions; H.R. 1625 - Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2018; issues pertaining to the Interim Final Rule (IFR) regarding non CB Area Relief for DME Items; Expanding and making permanent the Medicare power mobility device demonstration program; Audit and Appeal Fairness, Integrity, and Reforms in the Medicare Act, all provisions (S. 2368 in the 114th Congress); DME issues in the FY2019 President's Budget and ESRD/DEMPOS proposed rule.
Client expense: $150,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2018 · second_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
1.) Passage of H.R. 750 to create a Separate Benefit Category for Complex Rehab Technology within the Medicare program. 2.) Passage of H.R 3730 to prevent CMS from using Competitive Bid Program pricing to set payment rates for Complex Rehab Technology manual wheelchairs within the Medicare program.
Client expense: $68,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · second_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Supports H.R. 750 The Ensuring Access to Quality Complex Rehabilitation Technology (CRT) Act. Supports S. 486 Protecting Beneficiary Access to Complex Rehab Technology Act of 2017 Supports H.R. 3730 (To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the non-application of Medicare competitive acquisition rates to complex rehabilitative manual wheelchairs and accessories) was introduced by Representatives Lee Zeldin (R-NY) and John Larson (D-CT) to stop CMS from using Competitive Bid pricing for accessories used with CRT manual wheelchairs. Supports H.R. 626, the Access to Inpatient Rehabilitation Therapy Act of 2017, which would amend the Social Security Act to include recreational therapy among the therapy methods that can be considered part of an intensive rehabilitation therapy program in an inpatient rehabilitation hospital or unit. Myomos MyoPro support letter to CMS Policy staff, as members of United Spinal Association, wrote the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) in strong support of an application to CMS for a unique Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) code for the MyoPro device, created by the medical technology company, Myomo. Support of S. 2227/H.R.5306 Empower Care Act which reinstates the Money Follows the Person program and facilitates smooth transitions out of nursing facilities and into the community. Signed onto letters to Congress in support of including functional quality measures in rehabilitation metrics. United Spinal supports this letter but CCD Task Force co-chairs: The co-chairs of the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) Health, Long-Term Services and Supports, and Rights Task Forces write in opposition to proposals that expand coverage of institutional services in Medicaid without addressing gaps in Medicaid community services. CCD is the largest coalition of national organizations working together to advocate for Federal public policy that ensures the self-determination, independence, empowerment, integration and inclusion of children and adults with disabilities in all aspects of society.
2018 · second_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Issues pertaining to durable medical equipment including: bidding, power wheelchairs, oxygen, diabetic supplies, negative pressure wound therapy, Medicare audits, sequestration; H.R. 750 - Ensuring Access to Quality Complex Rehabilitation Technology Act; H.R. 1361/S. 486/H.R. 3730 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the non-application of Medicare competitive acquisition rates to complex rehabilitative wheelchairs and accessories (Protecting Beneficiary Access to Complex Rehab Technology Act of 2017); Issues related to reimbursement cuts in noncompetitive bidding areas, all provisions; 21st Century Cures Act (H.R. 6/H.R. 34 in the 114th Congress), competitive bidding issues; Complex rehab technology accessories relating to competitive bidding; H.R. 2445 - the DMEPOS Access and Transparency Act of 2017 (DATA Act), all provisions; H.R. 4229 - Protecting HOME Access Act of 2017, all provisions; H.R. 2550 - Medicare Telehealth Parity Act of 2017, all provisions; H.R. 1625 - Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2018; issues pertaining to the Interim Final Rule (IFR) regarding non CB Area Relief for DME Items; Expanding and making permanent the Medicare power mobility device demonstration program; Audit and Appeal Fairness, Integrity, and Reforms in the Medicare Act, all provisions (S. 2368 in the 114th Congress); DME issues in the FY2019 President's Budget and ESRD/DEMPOS proposed rule.
Client expense: $170,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2018 · second_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Issues pertaining to durable medical equipment including: bidding, power wheelchairs, oxygen, diabetic supplies, negative pressure wound therapy, Medicare audits, sequestration; H.R. 750 - Ensuring Access to Quality Complex Rehabilitation Technology Act; H.R. 1361/S. 486/H.R. 3730 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the non-application of Medicare competitive acquisition rates to complex rehabilitative wheelchairs and accessories (Protecting Beneficiary Access to Complex Rehab Technology Act of 2017); Issues related to reimbursement cuts in noncompetitive bidding areas, all provisions; 21st Century Cures Act (H.R. 6/H.R. 34 in the 114th Congress), competitive bidding issues; Complex rehab technology accessories relating to competitive bidding; H.R. 2445 - the DMEPOS Access and Transparency Act of 2017 (DATA Act), all provisions; H.R. 4229 - Protecting HOME Access Act of 2017, all provisions; H.R. 2550 - Medicare Telehealth Parity Act of 2017, all provisions; H.R. 1625 - Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2018; issues pertaining to the Interim Final Rule (IFR) regarding non CB Area Relief for DME Items; Expanding and making permanent the Medicare power mobility device demonstration program; Audit and Appeal Fairness, Integrity, and Reforms in the Medicare Act, all provisions (S. 2368 in the 114th Congress) ; DME issues in the FY2019 President's Budget and ESRD/DEMPOS proposed rule.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $15,000
2018 · second_quarter · Health Issues
-Bipartisan Health Care Stabilization Act, support bipartisan efforts led by Senators Alexander and Murray to stabilize and improve the individual health insurance market while protecting people with chronic conditions. -H.R. 2439/S. 1131, FAIR Drug Pricing Act, support passage. - H.R. 2212/ S. 974, Creating and Restoring Equal Access To Equivalent Samples Act of 2017 (CREATES Act), support passage. -H.R. 2077, Restoring Patients Voice Act, support passage. -S. 637, Creating Transparency to Have Drug Rebates Unlocked (C-THRU) Act, support passage. -H.R. 4841/S. 2908, Standardizing Electronic Prior Authorization for Safe Prescribing Act, support passage. - H.R. 2051, Fair Access for Safe and Timely Generics Act of 2017 (FAST Generics Act), support passage. -H.R. 750, support passage of the Ensuring Access to Quality Complex Rehabilitation Technology Act. -H.R. 1361/S. 486/H.R. 3730, support passage to protect access to complex rehabilitative technology accessories. -H.R. 2535/S. 1188, Lifespan Respite Care Reauthorization Act, support reauthorization of the Lifespan Respite Care Program. -HR 2575/S. 1909, Beneficiary Enrollment Notification and Eligibility Simplification (BENES) Act
Client expense: $100,029 · Firm income: Not reported
2018 · second_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
-H.R. 750, support passage of the Ensuring Access to Quality Complex Rehabilitation Technology Act. -H.R. 1361/S. 486/H.R. 3730, support passage to protect access to complex rehabilitative technology accessories. -HR 2575/S. 1909, Beneficiary Enrollment Notification and Eligibility Simplification (BENES) Act
Client expense: $100,029 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · second_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
H.R. 750, Ensuring Access to Quality Complex Rehabilitation Technology Act of 2015; H.R. 3730 to Amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the non-application of Medicare competitive acquisition rates to complex rehabilitative wheelchairs and accessories; S. 486 Protecting Beneficiary Access to Complex Rehab Technology Act of 2017 and H.R. 1361 to Amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the non-application of Medicare competitive acquisition rates to complex rehabilitative manual wheelchairs and accessories; H.R. 4229 Protecting HOME Access Act of 2017.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $15,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2018 · second_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
H.R. 750, Ensuring Access to Quality Complex Rehabilitation Technology Act of 2015; H.R. 3730 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the non-application of Medicare competitive acquisition rates to complex rehabilitative wheelchairs and accessories; S. 486 Protecting Beneficiary Access to Complex Rehab Technology Act of 2017 and H.R. 1361 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the non-application of Medicare competitive acquisition rates to complex rehabilitative manual wheelchairs and accessories; H.R. 4229 Protecting HOME Access Act of 2017
Client expense: $77,160 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2018 · second_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Issues pertaining to durable medical equipment including: bidding, power wheelchairs, oxygen, diabetic supplies, negative pressure wound therapy, Medicare audits, sequestration; H.R. 750 - Ensuring Access to Quality Complex Rehabilitation Technology Act; H.R. 1361/S. 486/H.R. 3730 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the non-application of Medicare competitive acquisition rates to complex rehabilitative wheelchairs and accessories (Protecting Beneficiary Access to Complex Rehab Technology Act of 2017); Issues related to reimbursement cuts in noncompetitive bidding areas, all provisions; 21st Century Cures Act (H.R. 6/H.R. 34 in the 114th Congress), competitive bidding issues; Complex rehab technology accessories relating to competitive bidding; H.R. 2445 - the DMEPOS Access and Transparency Act of 2017 (DATA Act), all provisions; H.R. 4229 - Protecting HOME Access Act of 2017, all provisions; H.R. 2550 - Medicare Telehealth Parity Act of 2017, all provisions; H.R. 1625 - Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2018; issues pertaining to the Interim Final Rule (IFR) regarding non CB Area Relief for DME Items; Expanding and making permanent the Medicare power mobility device demonstration program; Audit and Appeal Fairness, Integrity, and Reforms in the Medicare Act, all provisions (S. 2368 in the 114th Congress); DME issues in the FY2019 President's Budget and ESRD/DEMPOS proposed rule.
Client expense: $170,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2018 · second_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Develop a legislative and regulatory strategy to lobby and obtain relief for the Complex Rehab Technology industry (H.R. 3730, H.R. 750).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $16,500
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · second_quarter · Government Issues
Medicare, DME bidding, audits; HR750 Ensuring Access to Quality Complex Rehab Technology Act HR1361/S486, HR3730 non-application of comp bidding rates to complex rehab accessories (Protecting Beneficiary Access to CRT Act of 2017); cuts in non-bid areas; Cures Act (HR6/HR34 114th Congress); complex rehab technology accessories comp bidding; HR2445 DMEPOS Access & Transparency Act of 2017; HR4229 Protecting HOME Access Act; HR2550 Medicare Telehealth Parity Act; HR1625 Appropriations Act of 2018; CMS IFR re non bid area relief for DME; expanding & making permanent Medicare power mobility device demo; Audit & Appeal Fairness, Integrity & Reforms in Medicare Act (S2368 114th Congress); DME issues in FY2019 Pres Budget
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
2018 · second_quarter · Health Issues
Medicare, DME bidding, audits; HR750 Ensuring Access to Quality Complex Rehab Technology Act HR1361/S486, HR3730 non-application of comp bidding rates to complex rehab accessories (Protecting Beneficiary Access to CRT Act of 2017); cuts in non-bid areas; Cures Act (HR6/HR34 114th Congress); complex rehab technology accessories comp bidding; HR2445 DMEPOS Access & Transparency Act of 2017; HR4229 Protecting HOME Access Act; HR2550 Medicare Telehealth Parity Act; HR1625 Appropriations Act of 2018; CMS IFR re non bid area relief for DME; expanding & making permanent Medicare power mobility device demo; Audit & Appeal Fairness, Integrity & Reforms in Medicare Act (S2368 114th Congress); DME issues in FY2019 Pres Budget
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
2018 · second_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Medicare, DME bidding, audits; HR750 Ensuring Access to Quality Complex Rehab Technology Act HR1361/S486, HR3730 non-application of comp bidding rates to complex rehab accessories (Protecting Beneficiary Access to CRT Act of 2017); cuts in non-bid areas; Cures Act (HR6/HR34 114th Congress); complex rehab technology accessories comp bidding; HR2445 DMEPOS Access & Transparency Act of 2017; HR4229 Protecting HOME Access Act; HR2550 Medicare Telehealth Parity Act; HR1625 Appropriations Act of 2018; CMS IFR re non bid area relief for DME; expanding & making permanent Medicare power mobility device demo; Audit & Appeal Fairness, Integrity & Reforms in Medicare Act (S2368 114th Congress); DME issues in FY2019 Pres Budget
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
2018 · second_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 750, Ensuring Access to Quality Complex Rehabilitation Technology Act of 2015; H.R. 3730 To Amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the non-application of Medicare competitive acquisition rates to complex rehabilitative wheelchairs and accessories; S. 486 Protecting Beneficiary Access to Complex Rehab Technology Act of 2017 and H.R. 1361 To Amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the non-application of Medicare competitive acquisition rates to complex rehabilitative manual wheelchairs and accessories; H.R. 4229 Protecting HOME Access Act of 2017.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
2018 · second_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
H.R. 750, Ensuring Access to Quality Complex Rehabilitation Technology Act of 2015; H.R. 3730 To Amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the non-application of Medicare competitive acquisition rates to complex rehabilitative wheelchairs and accessories; S. 486 Protecting Beneficiary Access to Complex Rehab Technology Act of 2017 and H.R. 1361 To Amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the non-application of Medicare competitive acquisition rates to complex rehabilitative manual wheelchairs and accessories; H.R. 4229 Protecting HOME Access Act of 2017.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
2018 · second_quarter · Government Issues
H.R. 750, Ensuring Access to Quality Complex Rehabilitation Technology Act of 2015; H.R. 3730 To Amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the non-application of Medicare competitive acquisition rates to complex rehabilitative wheelchairs and accessories; S. 486 Protecting Beneficiary Access to Complex Rehab Technology Act of 2017 and H.R. 1361 To Amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the non-application of Medicare competitive acquisition rates to complex rehabilitative manual wheelchairs and accessories; H.R. 4229 Protecting HOME Access Act of 2017.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
2018 · first_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
United Spinal, along with numerous other disability organizations, signed on to a Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) and a separate CCD letter to Congressional House and Senate leadership in support of H.R. 3730 to protect access to essential components of complex rehabilitation manual wheelchairs known as accessories for people with significant disabilities prior to the Federal governments funding agreements in January. Complex Rehabilitation Technology (CRT) are medically necessary, individually configured products such as manual and power wheelchairs, adaptive seating systems and alternative positioning systems that keep people with significant disabilities such as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis (MS) and muscular dystrophy healthy and independent. United Spinal was actively engaged with Congress, as part of the Therapy Cap Coalition, (and signed onto several letters) in opposing any limits to therapy visits for speech-language, occupational or physical therapy. United Spinal signed onto a letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services regarding the importance of balancing the goals of health plan flexibility with ensuring beneficiary protections. Department of Health and Human Services - Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) - Winter Outreach Call United Spinal attended a stakeholder meeting with CMS and a group of disability advocacy organizations who were invited by CMS and the Administration for Community Living (ACL) to participate in a Winter Outreach call to discuss competitive bidding complaints, the announcement of additional ombudsman positions and related updates, the issuance of new Medicare cards and other beneficiary issues. United Spinal signed onto a letter to CMS, facilitated by the American Urology Association, to eliminate the administrative barriers to patient access to medically necessary services that are imposed by Medicare Advantage plans increasing prior authorization requirements. United Spinal, as a member of the ITEM Coalition Steering Committee, signed on to and sent an ITEM letter to Congress in support of protecting CRT legislation and other device legislation to be included in Congress continual funding as they work to finalize FY 2018 budgets which have not yet been finalized from the supposed end of the fiscal year of September 30, 2017. United Spinal sent a letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) in support of an application for a unique Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) code for the MyoPro device, created by the medical technology company, Myomo. The MyoPro, is a custom fabricated arm brace, the only one of its kind, that uses safe, noninvasive myoelectric technology to enable individuals living with spinal cord injuries and other neurological conditions to retain functional mobility in their arms. United Spinal signed on to an American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPM&R) letter, to Congress, along with numerous rehabilitation and disability in strongly supporting H.R. 626, the Access to Inpatient Rehabilitation Therapy Act of 2017. United Spinal, along with numerous other disability organizations, signed on to a Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) letter opposing taking health care/Medicaid away from people who are unemployed. The letter expressed CCDs strong opposition to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) January 11, 2017 guidance authorizing states to implement unprecedented work requirements for the Medicaid program, and its subsequent approval of Kentuckys waiver application seeking to implement work requirements. ITEM Coalition Steering Committee As a member of the Steering Committee, United Spinal continues to advocate to protect access to medical devices and assistive technologies, in this changing healthcare landscape, through letters to both Congress and the Administration as well as meetings and conference calls. On a related issue, United Spinal sent in joint comments to the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) opposing any expansion of Medicares competitive bidding program on urology and ostomy supplies which restricts consumer access to medically necessary products and supplies. Coalition to Preserve Rehabilitation Steering Committee As a member of the Steering Committee, United Spinal continues to advocate for improved rehabilitation benefits for the disability community, in this changing healthcare landscape, through letters to both Congress and the Administration as well as meetings and conference calls; such as sending an opposition comment letter to the Department of Labor regarding Employer-Sponsored Association Health plans which can provide less comprehensive coverage and higher out-of-pocket costs. We believe that insurance coverage, whether through an employer, a plan purchased on the exchange, or an association health plan (AHP), must ensure access to timely, affordable, high-quality health care that meets the needs of individuals with disabilities.
2018 · first_quarter · Health Issues
-Bipartisan Health Care Stabilization Act, support bipartisan efforts led by Senators Alexander and Murray to stabilize and improve the individual health insurance market while protecting people with chronic conditions. -H.R. 807/S.253, Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Services Act, support passage. -H.R. 1892, Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018, support repeal of the Medicare therapy cap. -S. 1028/H.R. 3759, RAISE Family Caregivers Act, support passage. -H.R. 2439/S. 1131, FAIR Drug Pricing Act, support passage. - H.R. 2212/ S. 974, Creating and Restoring Equal Access To Equivalent Samples Act of 2017 (CREATES Act), support passage. -H.R. 2077, Restoring Patients Voice Act, support passage. -S. 637, Creating Transparency to Have Drug Rebates Unlocked (C-THRU) Act, support passage. - H.R. 2051, Fair Access for Safe and Timely Generics Act of 2017 (FAST Generics Act), support passage. -H.R. 750, support passage of the Ensuring Access to Quality Complex Rehabilitation Technology Act. -H.R. 1361/S. 486/H.R. 3730, support passage to protect access to complex rehabilitative technology accessories. -H.R. 2535/S. 1188, Lifespan Respite Care Reauthorization Act, support reauthorization of the Lifespan Respite Care Program. -HR 2575/S. 1909, Beneficiary Enrollment Notification and Eligibility Simplification (BENES) Act
Client expense: $149,531 · Firm income: Not reported
2018 · first_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
-H.R. 807/S.253, Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Services Act, support passage. -H.R. 1892, Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018, support repeal of the Medicare therapy cap. -H.R. 1361/S. 486/H.R. 3730, support passage to protect access to complex rehabilitative technology accessories. -HR 2575/S. 1909, Beneficiary Enrollment Notification and Eligibility Simplification (BENES) Act
Client expense: $149,531 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · first_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
H.R. 750, Ensuring Access to Quality Complex Rehabilitation Technology Act of 2015; H.R. 3730 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the non-application of Medicare competitive acquisition rates to complex rehabilitative wheelchairs and accessories; S. 486 Protecting Beneficiary Access to Complex Rehab Technology Act of 2017 and H.R. 1361 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the non-application of Medicare competitive acquisition rates to complex rehabilitative manual wheelchairs and accessories; H.R. 4229 Protecting HOME Access Act of 2017
Client expense: $120,582 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2018 · first_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Issues pertaining to durable medical equipment including: bidding, power wheelchairs, oxygen, diabetic supplies, negative pressure wound therapy, Medicare audits, sequestration; H.R. 750 - Ensuring Access to Quality Complex Rehabilitation Technology Act; H.R. 1361/S. 486/H.R. 3730 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the non-application of Medicare competitive acquisition rates to complex rehabilitative wheelchairs and accessories (Protecting Beneficiary Access to Complex Rehab Technology Act of 2017); Issues related to reimbursement cuts in noncompetitive bidding areas, all provisions; 21st Century Cures Act (H.R. 6/H.R. 34 in the 114th Congress), competitive bidding issues; Complex rehab technology accessories relating to competitive bidding; H.R. 2445 - the DMEPOS Access and Transparency Act of 2017 (DATA Act), all provisions; H.R. 4229 - Protecting HOME Access Act of 2017, all provisions; H.R. 2550 - Medicare Telehealth Parity Act of 2017, all provisions; H.R. 1625 - Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2018; issues pertaining to the Interim Final Rule (IFR) regarding non CB Area Relief for DME Items; Expanding and making permanent the Medicare power mobility device demonstration program; Audit and Appeal Fairness, Integrity, and Reforms in the Medicare Act, all provisions (S. 2368 in the 114th Congress) ; DME issues in the FY2019 President's Budget.
Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2018 · first_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Develop a legislative and regulatory strategy to lobby and obtain relief for the Complex Rehab Technology industry (H.R. 3730, H.R. 750).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $16,500
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · first_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
1.) Passage of H.R. 750 to create a Separate Benefit Category for Complex Rehab Technology within the Medicare program. 2.) Passage of H.R 3730 to prevent CMS from using Competitive Bid Program pricing to set payment rates for Complex Rehab Technology manual wheelchairs within the Medicare program.
Client expense: $68,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2017 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
1.) Passage of H.R. 750 to create a Separate Benefit Category for Complex Rehab Technology within the Medicare program. 2.) Passage of H.R 3730 to prevent CMS from using Competitive Bid Program pricing to set payment rates for Complex Rehab Technology manual wheelchairs within the Medicare program.
Client expense: $68,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2017 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 3730, bipartisan legislation from Representatives Lee Zeldin (R-NY) and John Larson (D-CT) to permanently exempt manual Complex Rehab Technology (CRT) wheelchair accessories and components for people with disabilities and chronic conditions from Medicares Competitive Bid Program (CBP). This important legislation will protect Medicare beneficiary access to manual complex rehab technology, as well as essential components known as wheelchair accessories. Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Services Act of 2017, S. 253, HR 807 Repeal therapy caps
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2017 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Support H.R. 750 The Ensuring Access to Quality Complex Rehabilitation Technology (CRT) Act will create a separate category for CRT within the Medicare DME benefit. Support H.R. 3730 - provides a permanent exemption from Medicare's competitive acquisition program for manual CRT and wheelchairs and related components(including endorsing a letter to Congress). Support S.486 - Protecting Beneficiary Access to Complex Rehab Technology Act of 2017 United Spinal and National Disability Leadership staff met with CMS' Office of Minority Health to discuss issues around the representation of disability professionals in the healthcare sector. Support S. 253/H.R 807 - Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Services Act of 2017. Also support therapy cap extenders to be included in CR government funding. Support improved payments at CMS for joint replacements and improving the quality of care for Medicare beneficiaries who use custom orthotic braces and prosthetic limbs. Met with MedPAC to discuss our opposition to including non-commodity items into Medicare's competitive bidding program. United Spinal signed onto a CMS comment letter: HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2019. This proposed rule sets forth benefit and payment parameters, provisions related to essential health benefits (EHBs), qualified health plans (QHPs), risk adjustment, and the operation of Federally-facilitated exchanges (FFEs) and State-based exchanges (SBEs), as well as many other policies implementing the Affordable Care Act (ACA). This comment letter focusses on key proposed provisions that relate to enrollees in need of medical rehabilitation and post-acute care, specifically rules related to the essential health benefit category of rehabilitation and habilitation services and devices, as well as provider network adequacy requirements.
2017 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
-H.R. 1, Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, oppose repeal of the individual mandate, preserve medical expense deduction, preserve the Disabled Tax Credit, protect entitlement programs, protect charitable giving by including a universal charitable giving deduction and protect tuition assistance and student loans. -H.R. 750, support passage of the Ensuring Access to Quality Complex Rehabilitation Technology Act. -H.R. 1361/S. 486/H.R. 3730, support passage to protect access to complex rehabilitative technology accessories. -H.R. 807/S.253, Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Services Act, support passage. -H.R. 2556/S. 1016 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2017 -S. 870 Creating High-Quality Results and Outcomes Necessary to Improve Chronic (CHRONIC) Care Act of 2017 -HR 2575/S. 1909, Beneficiary Enrollment Notification and Eligibility Simplification (BENES) Act
Client expense: $99,064 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2017 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
-Bipartisan Health Care Stabilization Act of 2017, support bipartisan efforts led by Senators Alexander and Murray to stabilize and improve the individual health insurance market while protecting people with chronic conditions. -H.R. 1, Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, oppose repeal of the individual mandate, preserve medical expense deduction, preserve the Disabled Tax Credit, protect entitlement programs, protect charitable giving by including a universal charitable giving deduction and protect tuition assistance and student loans. -H.R. 750, support passage of the Ensuring Access to Quality Complex Rehabilitation Technology Act. -H.R. 1361/S. 486/H.R. 3730, support passage to protect access to complex rehabilitative technology accessories. -H.R. 2535/S. 1188, Lifespan Respite Care Reauthorization Act, support reauthorization of the Lifespan Respite Care Program. -H.R. 807/S.253, Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Services Act, support passage. -H.R. 2439/S. 1131, FAIR Drug Pricing Act, support passage. - H.R. 2212/ S. 974, Creating and Restoring Equal Access To Equivalent Samples Act of 2017 (CREATES Act), support passage. - H.R. 2051, Fair Access for Safe and Timely Generics Act of 2017 (FAST Generics Act), support passage. -H.R. 2123/S. 925 Veterans E-Health and Telemedicine Support Act of 2017 -H.R. 2556/S. 1016 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2017 -S. 870 Creating High-Quality Results and Outcomes Necessary to Improve Chronic (CHRONIC) Care Act of 2017 -S. 1028/H.R. 3759, RAISE Family Caregivers Act, support passage. -HR 2575/S. 1909, Beneficiary Enrollment Notification and Eligibility Simplification (BENES) Act -(H.R. 3931 / S. 1950), Excellence in Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Expansion Act, support passage.
Client expense: $99,064 · Firm income: Not reported
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| Bill Johnson | Republican | OH |
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| Eleanor Holmes Norton | Democratic | DC |
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| Elizabeth H. Esty | Democratic | CT |
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| Henry C. "Hank" Johnson, Jr. | Democratic | GA |
| Jacky Rosen | Democratic | NV |
| James B. Renacci | Republican | OH |
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| James P. McGovern | Democratic | MA |
| James R. Langevin | Democratic | RI |
| Jamie Raskin | Democratic | MD |
| Jeff Denham | Republican | CA |
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| Joe Courtney | Democratic | CT |
| John A. Yarmuth | Democratic | KY |
| John B. Larson | Democratic | CT |
| John J. Duncan, Jr. | Republican | TN |
| John J. Faso | Republican | NY |
| John Katko | Republican | NY |
| John Lewis | Democratic | GA |
| Joseph Crowley | Democratic | NY |
| Joseph P. Kennedy III | Democratic | MA |
| Judy Chu | Democratic | CA |
| Kathleen M. Rice | Democratic | NY |
| Keith Ellison | Democratic | MN |
| Keith J. Rothfus | Republican | PA |
| Kevin Cramer | Republican | ND |
| Kevin Yoder | Republican | KS |
| Leonard Lance | Republican | NJ |
| Lloyd Doggett | Democratic | TX |
| Lou Barletta | Republican | PA |
| Louise McIntosh Slaughter | Democratic | NY |
| Lynn Jenkins | Republican | KS |
| Marcy Kaptur | Democratic | OH |
| Mark E. Amodei | Republican | NV |
| Mark Pocan | Democratic | WI |
| Mark Takano | Democratic | CA |
| Marsha Blackburn | Republican | TN |
| Martha McSally | Republican | AZ |
| Matt Cartwright | Democratic | PA |
| Michael F. Doyle | Democratic | PA |
| Michael R. Turner | Republican | OH |
| Michelle Lujan Grisham | Democratic | NM |
| Mike Bishop | Republican | MI |
| Mike Bost | Republican | IL |
| Mike Coffman | Republican | CO |
| Mike Kelly | Republican | PA |
| Niki Tsongas | Democratic | MA |
| Patrick J. Tiberi | Republican | OH |
| Paul Tonko | Democratic | NY |
| Pete Olson | Republican | TX |
| Peter A. DeFazio | Democratic | OR |
| Peter J. Visclosky | Democratic | IN |
| Peter T. King | Republican | NY |
| Pramila Jayapal | Democratic | WA |
| Robert E. Latta | Republican | OH |
| Rod Blum | Republican | IA |
| Rodney Davis | Republican | IL |
| Ron Kind | Democratic | WI |
| Rosa L. DeLauro | Democratic | CT |
| Ruben J. Kihuen | Democratic | NV |
| Scott R. Tipton | Republican | CO |
| Sean Patrick Maloney | Democratic | NY |
| Seth Moulton | Democratic | MA |
| Steve Cohen | Democratic | TN |
| Steve King | Republican | IA |
| Steven M. Palazzo | Republican | MS |
| Suzan K. DelBene | Democratic | WA |
| Suzanne Bonamici | Democratic | OR |
| Terri A. Sewell | Democratic | AL |
| Theodore E. Deutch | Democratic | FL |
| Thomas MacArthur | Republican | NJ |
| Tim Ryan | Democratic | OH |
| Timothy J. Walz | Democratic | MN |
| Tom Cole | Republican | OK |
| Tom Emmer | Republican | MN |
| Tom Graves | Republican | GA |
| Tom Marino | Republican | PA |
| Tom Reed | Republican | NY |
| William R. Keating | Democratic | MA |
| Yvette D. Clarke | Democratic | NY |
| Zoe Lofgren | Democratic | CA |
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Other), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $75,000
Government targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Other), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $150,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA)
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $75,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Natl Council on Disability, Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $75,000
Government targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE