Bipartisan Market Stabilization and Innovation Act of 2017
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Bipartisan Market Stabilization and Innovation Act of 2017 This bill makes a series of changes relating to health insurance coverage and costs. Among other things, the bill establishes a specific fund to support state initiatives that reduce costs and terminates the medical device excise tax.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Introduced in House
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2018 · fourth_quarter · Insurance
Bipartisan Health Care Stabilization Act (Alexander-Murray) - funding for cost sharing reduction benefits, stabilization of individual market Bipartisan Health Care Stabilization Act; updated version (Alexander-Walden-Collins-Costello) - funding for cost sharing reduction benefits and reinsurance, stabilization of individual market S. 147, Obamacare Taxpayer Bailout Prevention Act (Rubio) - ACA risk corridors program S. 581, Jessies Law (Manchin-Capito) - patient history of opioid use disorder S. 1201, Health Care Options for All Act (McCaskill) - coverage options in bare counties S. 1354, Individual Health Insurance Marketplace Improvement Act (Carper-Kaine) - individual market reinsurance fund, outreach and enrollment activities S. 1462, Marketplace Certainty Act (Shaheen) - funding for cost-sharing reduction benefits S. 1516, Coverage Across State Lines (Heller) S. 1667, Protecting Consumers from Unreasonable Rates Act (Feinstein) - rate review S. 1835, Lower Premiums Through Reinsurance Act (Collins-Nelson) - invisible high risk pool and reinsurance programs S. 1976, Increasing Access to Care Act (Scott) - copper plan S. 1985, Protect Access to Birth Control Act (Murray) - coverage of contraceptive services S. 2052, Healthcare Market Certainty and Mandate Relief Act (Hatch) - funding for cost sharing reduction benefits, HSA improvements, ACA individual mandate S. 2241 (King) - fees on excepted benefits and standalone dental plans S. 2303, Access to Independent Health Insurance Advisors Act (Isakson-Coons) - calculation of medical loss ratios S. 3388, Ensuring Coverage for Patients with Pre-Existing Conditions Act (Tillis) - protections for individuals with pre-existing conditions S. 3541, Reducing Costs for Out-of-Network Services Act (Shaheen) -cost-sharing for out-of-network services S. 3592, No More Surprise Medical Bills Act (Hassan) - surprise medical bills S. 3742, Cancer Drug Parity Act (Smith) - cost sharing for cancer drugs H.R. 2, Agriculture and Nutrition Act (Conaway) - agricultural association health plans H.R. 314, Health Care Choice Act (Blackburn) - selling insurance across state lines H.R. 372, Competitive Health Insurance Reform Act (Gosar) - McCarran-Ferguson Act H.R. 421, Allowing Greater Access to Safe and Effective Contraception Act (Love) - non-prescription contraceptives, HSA flexibility H.R. 706, Plan Verification and Fairness Act (Blackburn) - verifying eligibility for special enrollment periods H.R. 708, State Age Rating Flexibility Act (Buchson) - age rating bands H.R. 710, Health Coverage State Flexibility Act (Flores) - grace period for premium payments H.R. 1101, Small Business Health Fairness Act (Johnson) - association health plans H.R. 1121, Pre-existing Conditions Protection Act (Walden) - protections for patients with pre-existing conditions H.R. 1304, Self-Insurance Protection Act (Roe) - medical stop-loss insurance H.R. 1409, Cancer Drug Parity Act (Lance) - coverage of oral anti-cancer drugs H.R. 1606, DOC Access Act (Carter) - reimbursement for dental and vision providers H.R. 3450, Protecting Consumers from Unreasonable Rates Act (Schakowsky) - rate review H.R. 3545, Overdose Prevention and Patient Safety Act (Murphy- Blumenauer) -- confidentiality of drug and alcohol treatment and prevention records H.R. 3976, Access to Marketplace Insurance Act (Cramer) - third party payments H.R. 4082, Protect Access to Birth Control Act (DeGette) - coverage of contraceptive services H.R. 4200, Healthcare Market Certainty and Mandate Relief Act (Brady) - funding for cost sharing reduction benefits, HSA improvements H.R. 4225 (Hudson) - fees on excepted benefits and standalone dental plans H.R. 4575, Access to Independent Health Insurance Advisors Act (Long-Schrader) - calculation of medical loss ratios H.R. 4666, Premium Relief Act (Costello) - Patient and State Stability Fund H.R. 4695, Bipartisan Market Stabilization and Innovation Act (Schrader) - stabilization of individual market H.R. 6311, Increasing Access to Lower Premium Plans and Expanding Health Savings Accounts Act (Roskam) - access to catastrophic plans, definition of qualified health plans H.R. 6314, Health Savings Act (Burgess) - definition of high-deductible health plan H.R. 6496, Continuing Coverage for Preexisting Conditions Act (Joyce) - protections for individuals with pre-existing conditions H.R. 7003, Federal Invisible Risk Sharing Program (Schweikert) Regulatory Issues: Insurance regulatory reform; issues related to the coordination of private and public disability income benefits; disability risk management; disability income insurance enrollment and awareness; issues related to encouraging impaired workers to stay in/return to the workforce; issues related to expanding long-term care insurance coverage; issues relating to the coordination of benefits between private health insurance plans and Medicaid; Medigap claims processing and crossover fees; Medigap cross-over claim issues, Medigap coverage, implementation of Medigap standardized plan offerings; Medigap carrier recoveries related to CMS fraud and abuse enforcement activities, and issues related to Medigap educational materials, and other Medigap issues; fraud and abuse issues affecting public and private insurance coverage; issues relating to antitrust; implementation of the Mental Health Parity Act requirements; implementation of the 21st Century Cures Act requirements; summary of benefits and coverage disclosures; pre-existing condition insurance plans; accountable care organizations; coverage of preventive services; preexisting condition exclusions; lifetime and annual dollar limits on benefits; patient protections; grandfathered health plan provisions; health reimbursement accounts; dependent coverage; treatment of expatriate plans; issues related to all payor claims databases; issues related to association health plans; issues related to fraud, waste, abuse, Stark/Anti-Kickback laws and regulations, non-discriminatory wellness programs; issues related to supplemental products; issues relating to dental coverage; issues relating to proposals for single-payer and Medicare/Medicaid buy-in options; issues related to implementation of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act; issues relating to third party payment of premiums; issues related to cost-sharing reductions (CSRs); issues relating to the individual market; and other issues relating to health care reform implementation.
Client expense: $1,550,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Congressional Budget Office (CBO), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2018 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Legislation and policies relating to: Provisions of the Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148) Reauthorization of funding for the Childrens Health Insurance Program Reauthorization of the Child Nutrition Act Section 2706 of the ACA regarding provider non-discrimination Policies related to health insurance market stabilization Policies affecting nurse practitioner education and workforce Definition, evaluation and enforcement of essential health benefits and provider network adequacy Health information technology and electronic health records Mental health services and violence prevention Human and child trafficking H.R. 315/S. 783 - Improving Access to Maternity Care Act H.R. 767/S. 256 - Stop, Observe, Ask, and Respond (SOAR) to Health and Wellness Act of 2017 H.R. 772/S. 261 - Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act H.R. 959/S. 1109 - Title VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2017 H.R. 1168 - United States Cadet Nurse Corps Equity Act H.R. 1174/S. 1497 - Fairness For Breastfeeding Mothers Act of 2017 H.R. 1215 - Protecting Access to Care Act of 2017 H.R. 1318 - Preventing Maternal Deaths Act of 2017 H.R. 1865 - Allow States and Victims to Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act of 2017 H.R. 2742/S. 1257 - Modernizing the Interstate Placement of Children in Foster Care Act H.R. 2824 - Increasing Opportunity through Evidence-Based Home Visiting Act H.R. 2857 - Supporting Families in Substance Abuse Treatment Act H.R. 2834 - Partnership Grants to Strengthen Families Affected by Parental Substance Abuse Act H.R. 2866 - Reducing Barriers for Relative Foster Parents Act H.R. 2847 - Improving Services for Older Youth in Foster Care Act H.R. 3192 - CHIP Mental Health Parity Act H.R. 3291 - Alleviating Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) Act H.R. 3387 - Drinking Water System Improvement Act of 2017 H.R. 3525 - Home Visiting Works Act of 2017 H.R. 3728 - Educating Medical Professionals and Optimizing Workforce Efficiency and Readiness (EMPOWER) Act of 2017 H.R. 3921 - Helping Ensure Access for Little Ones, Toddlers, and Hopeful Youth by Keeping Insurance Delivery Stable (HEALTHY KIDS) Act H.R. 3922 - Continuing Community Health And Medical Professional Programs to Improve Our Nation, Increase National Gains, and Help Ensure Access for Little Ones, Toddlers, and Hopeful Youth by Keeping Insurance Delivery Stable (CHAMPIONING HEALTHY KIDS) Act of 2017 H.R. 3928 - Truth in Healthcare Marketing Act of 2017 H.R. 4695 - Bipartisan Market Stabilization and Innovation Act of 2017 H.R. 4978/S. 2410 - Chronic Disease Management Act of 2018 H.R. 4998 - Health Insurance for Former Foster Youth Act H.R. 5385/S. 2597 - Childrens Hospital GME Support Reauthorization Act of 2018 H.R. 5425/S. 2647 - Food Labeling Modernization Act of 2018 H.R. 5977 - Mothers and Offspring Mortality and Morbidity Awareness (MOMMAs) Act H.R. 6199 - Restoring Access to Medication and Modernizing Health Savings Accounts Act of 2018 H.R. 6560 - ChiPACC Act of 2018 H.R. 7141 - Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act S. 761/H.R. 1933 - Health Care Options Act of 2017 S. 920 - National Clinical Care Commission Act S. 1016/H.R. 2556 - Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2017 S. 1028 - Recognize, Assist, Include, Support, and Engage (RAISE) Family Caregivers Act S. 1091/H.R. 3105 - Supporting Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Act S. 1112 - Maternal Health Accountability Act of 2017 S. 1268 - Child Protection and Family Support Act of 2017 S. 1377 - Reaching Underserved Rural Areas to Lead on Telehealth Act S. 1441/H.R. 3059 - Community Health Center and Primary Care Workforce Expansion Act of 2017 S. 1522/H.R. 3186 - Every Kid Outdoors Act S. 1630/H.R. 3381 - Child Poverty Reduction Act of 2017 S. 1693 - Stop Enabling Sex Traffickers Act of 2017 S. 1827 - Keeping Kids Insurance Dependable and Secure (KIDS) Act S. 1829 - Strong Families Act of 2017 S. 2415 - Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act S. 2582 - Consumer Health Insurance Protection Act of 2018 S. 2852/H.R. 3678 - Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act of 2018 S. 3029 - Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers who deliver Infants Early (PREEMIE) Reauthorization Act of 2018 S. 3074 - Focus on Children Act S. 3075 - Childrens Budget Act S. 3319 - Stopping Appealing Flavors in E-Cigarettes (SAFE) for Kids Act S. 3388 - Ensuring Coverage for Patients with Pre-Existing Conditions Act S. 3482/H.R. 6748 - Emergency Medical Services for Children Program Reauthorization Act of 2018 S. 3685 - Nursing Where It's Needed (Nurse WIN) Act S. 3729 - United States Cadet Nurse Corps Service Recognition Act of 2018 S. J. Res. 63 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Secretary of the Treasury, Secretary of Labor, and Secretary of Health and Human Services relating to Short-Term, Limited Duration Insurance
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
Issues related to lung disease treatment, prevention and research; public health; Issues related to tobacco cessation; Issues related to the President's Budget; Issues related to Medicaid waivers; Issues related to the Affordable Care Act; Issues related to oxygen; Issues related to access to healthcare; H.R.2550, Medicare Telehealth Parity Act of 2017; H.R.4229, Protecting HOME Access Act of 2017;H.R.4667, H.R.4695, Bipartisan Market Stabilization and Innovation Act of 2017
Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Postal Regulatory Commission, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2018 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Issues related to lung disease treatment, prevention and research; public health; Issues related asthma; COPD; influenza; lung cancer; pneumonia; tuberculosis and other lung diseases; Issues related to tobacco cessation; Issues related to the Affordable Care Act; Issues related to the Childrens Health Insurance Program; Issues related to the President's Budget; H.R.774 Medicaid Coverage of Tobacco Cessation Nonprescription Drugs Act H.R.1121 Pre-existing Conditions Protection Act of 2017; H.R.2550 Medicare Telehealth Parity Act of 2017; H.R.4695 Bipartisan Market Stabilization and Innovation Act of 2017; H.R.4897 Women and Lung Cancer Research and Preventive Services Act of 2018; S.974 CREATES Act of 2017; S.1462 Marketplace Certainty Act; S.2494 Fair Care Act; S.2507 Improving Choices in Health Care Coverage Act; S. 2507, Improving Choices in Health Care Coverage Act (Codification of Short Term Limited Duration Health Plans); H.Con.Res.128 - Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2019 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2020 through 2028 H.R.2 Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018; S.3388 - Ensuring Coverage for Patients with Pre-Existing Conditions Act; H.R.4229 - Protecting HOME Access Act of 2017; S.J.Res.63 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Secretary of the Treasury, Secretary of Labor, and Secretary of Health and Human Services relating to "Short-Term, Limited Duration Insurance
Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Postal Regulatory Commission, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2018 · fourth_quarter · Insurance
Bipartisan Health Care Stabilization Act (Alexander-Murray) - funding for cost sharing reduction benefits, stabilization of individual market Bipartisan Health Care Stabilization Act; updated version (Alexander-Walden-Collins-Costello) - funding for cost sharing reduction benefits and reinsurance, stabilization of individual market S. 147, Obamacare Taxpayer Bailout Prevention Act (Rubio) - ACA risk corridors program S. 581, Jessies Law (Manchin-Capito) - patient history of opioid use disorder S. 1201, Health Care Options for All Act (McCaskill) - coverage options in bare counties S. 1354, Individual Health Insurance Marketplace Improvement Act (Carper-Kaine) - individual market reinsurance fund, outreach and enrollment activities S. 1462, Marketplace Certainty Act (Shaheen) - funding for cost-sharing reduction benefits S. 1516, Coverage Across State Lines (Heller) S. 1667, Protecting Consumers from Unreasonable Rates Act (Feinstein) - rate review S. 1835, Lower Premiums Through Reinsurance Act (Collins-Nelson) - invisible high risk pool and reinsurance programs S. 1976, Increasing Access to Care Act (Scott) - copper plan S. 1985, Protect Access to Birth Control Act (Murray) - coverage of contraceptive services S. 2052, Healthcare Market Certainty and Mandate Relief Act (Hatch) - funding for cost sharing reduction benefits, HSA improvements, ACA individual mandate S. 2241 (King) - fees on excepted benefits and standalone dental plans S. 2303, Access to Independent Health Insurance Advisors Act (Isakson-Coons) - calculation of medical loss ratios S. 3388, Ensuring Coverage for Patients with Pre-Existing Conditions Act (Tillis) - protections for individuals with pre-existing conditions S. 3541, Reducing Costs for Out-of-Network Services Act (Shaheen) -cost-sharing for out-of-network services S. 3592, No More Surprise Medical Bills Act (Hassan) - surprise medical bills S. 3742, Cancer Drug Parity Act (Smith) - cost sharing for cancer drugs H.R. 2, Agriculture and Nutrition Act (Conaway) - agricultural association health plans H.R. 314, Health Care Choice Act (Blackburn) - selling insurance across state lines H.R. 372, Competitive Health Insurance Reform Act (Gosar) - McCarran-Ferguson Act H.R. 421, Allowing Greater Access to Safe and Effective Contraception Act (Love) - non-prescription contraceptives, HSA flexibility H.R. 706, Plan Verification and Fairness Act (Blackburn) - verifying eligibility for special enrollment periods H.R. 708, State Age Rating Flexibility Act (Buchson) - age rating bands H.R. 710, Health Coverage State Flexibility Act (Flores) - grace period for premium payments H.R. 1101, Small Business Health Fairness Act (Johnson) - association health plans H.R. 1121, Pre-existing Conditions Protection Act (Walden) - protections for patients with pre-existing conditions H.R. 1304, Self-Insurance Protection Act (Roe) - medical stop-loss insurance H.R. 1409, Cancer Drug Parity Act (Lance) - coverage of oral anti-cancer drugs H.R. 1606, DOC Access Act (Carter) - reimbursement for dental and vision providers H.R. 3450, Protecting Consumers from Unreasonable Rates Act (Schakowsky) - rate review H.R. 3545, Overdose Prevention and Patient Safety Act (Murphy- Blumenauer) -- confidentiality of drug and alcohol treatment and prevention records H.R. 3976, Access to Marketplace Insurance Act (Cramer) - third party payments H.R. 4082, Protect Access to Birth Control Act (DeGette) - coverage of contraceptive services H.R. 4200, Healthcare Market Certainty and Mandate Relief Act (Brady) - funding for cost sharing reduction benefits, HSA improvements H.R. 4225 (Hudson) - fees on excepted benefits and standalone dental plans H.R. 4575, Access to Independent Health Insurance Advisors Act (Long-Schrader) - calculation of medical loss ratios H.R. 4666, Premium Relief Act (Costello) - Patient and State Stability Fund H.R. 4695, Bipartisan Market Stabilization and Innovation Act (Schrader) - stabilization of individual market H.R. 6311, Increasing Access to Lower Premium Plans and Expanding Health Savings Accounts Act (Roskam) - access to catastrophic plans, definition of qualified health plans H.R. 6314, Health Savings Act (Burgess) - definition of high-deductible health plan H.R. 6496, Continuing Coverage for Preexisting Conditions Act (Joyce) - protections for individuals with pre-existing conditions H.R. 7003, Federal Invisible Risk Sharing Program (Schweikert) Regulatory Issues: Insurance regulatory reform; issues related to the coordination of private and public disability income benefits; disability risk management; disability income insurance enrollment and awareness; issues related to encouraging impaired workers to stay in/return to the workforce; issues related to expanding long-term care insurance coverage; issues relating to the coordination of benefits between private health insurance plans and Medicaid; Medigap claims processing and crossover fees; Medigap cross-over claim issues, Medigap coverage, implementation of Medigap standardized plan offerings; Medigap carrier recoveries related to CMS fraud and abuse enforcement activities, and issues related to Medigap educational materials, and other Medigap issues; fraud and abuse issues affecting public and private insurance coverage; issues relating to antitrust; implementation of the Mental Health Parity Act requirements; implementation of the 21st Century Cures Act requirements; summary of benefits and coverage disclosures; pre-existing condition insurance plans; accountable care organizations; coverage of preventive services; preexisting condition exclusions; lifetime and annual dollar limits on benefits; patient protections; grandfathered health plan provisions; health reimbursement accounts; dependent coverage; treatment of expatriate plans; issues related to all payor claims databases; issues related to association health plans; issues related to fraud, waste, abuse, Stark/Anti-Kickback laws and regulations, non-discriminatory wellness programs; issues related to supplemental products; issues relating to dental coverage; issues relating to proposals for single-payer and Medicare/Medicaid buy-in options; issues related to implementation of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act; issues relating to third party payment of premiums; issues related to cost-sharing reductions (CSRs); issues relating to the individual market; and other issues relating to health care reform implementation.
Client expense: $1,540,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Congressional Budget Office (CBO), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2018 · third_quarter · Health Issues
Legislation and policies relating to: Provisions of the Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148) Reauthorization of funding for the Childrens Health Insurance Program Reauthorization of the Child Nutrition Act Section 2706 of the ACA regarding provider non-discrimination Policies related to health insurance market stabilization Policies affecting nurse practitioner education and workforce Definition, evaluation and enforcement of essential health benefits and provider network adequacy Health information technology and electronic health records Mental health services and violence prevention Human and child trafficking H.R. 315/S. 783 - Improving Access to Maternity Care Act H.R. 767/S. 256 - Stop, Observe, Ask, and Respond (SOAR) to Health and Wellness Act of 2017 H.R. 772/S. 261 - Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act H.R. 959/S. 1109 - Title VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2017 H.R. 1174/S. 1497 - Fairness For Breastfeeding Mothers Act of 2017 H.R. 1215 - Protecting Access to Care Act of 2017 H.R. 1318 - Preventing Maternal Deaths Act of 2017 H.R. 1865 - Allow States and Victims to Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act of 2017 H.R. 2742/S. 1257 - Modernizing the Interstate Placement of Children in Foster Care Act H.R. 2824 - Increasing Opportunity through Evidence-Based Home Visiting Act H.R. 2857 - Supporting Families in Substance Abuse Treatment Act H.R. 2834 - Partnership Grants to Strengthen Families Affected by Parental Substance Abuse Act H.R. 2866 - Reducing Barriers for Relative Foster Parents Act H.R. 2847 - Improving Services for Older Youth in Foster Care Act H.R. 3192 - CHIP Mental Health Parity Act H.R. 3291 - Alleviating Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) Act H.R. 3387 - Drinking Water System Improvement Act of 2017 H.R. 3525 - Home Visiting Works Act of 2017 H.R. 3728 - Educating Medical Professionals and Optimizing Workforce Efficiency and Readiness (EMPOWER) Act of 2017 H.R. 3921 - Helping Ensure Access for Little Ones, Toddlers, and Hopeful Youth by Keeping Insurance Delivery Stable (HEALTHY KIDS) Act H.R. 3922 - Continuing Community Health And Medical Professional Programs to Improve Our Nation, Increase National Gains, and Help Ensure Access for Little Ones, Toddlers, and Hopeful Youth by Keeping Insurance Delivery Stable (CHAMPIONING HEALTHY KIDS) Act of 2017 H.R. 3928 - Truth in Healthcare Marketing Act of 2017 H.R. 4695 - Bipartisan Market Stabilization and Innovation Act of 2017 H.R. 4978/S. 2410 - Chronic Disease Management Act of 2018 H.R. 4998 - Health Insurance for Former Foster Youth Act H.R. 5385/S. 2597 - Childrens Hospital GME Support Reauthorization Act of 2018 H.R. 5425/S. 2647 - Food Labeling Modernization Act of 2018 H.R. 5977 - Mothers and Offspring Mortality and Morbidity Awareness (MOMMAs) Act H.R. 6199 - Restoring Access to Medication and Modernizing Health Savings Accounts Act of 2018 H.R. 6560 - ChiPACC Act of 2018 S. 761/H.R. 1933 - Health Care Options Act of 2017 S. 920 - National Clinical Care Commission Act S. 1016/H.R. 2556 - Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2017 S. 1028 - Recognize, Assist, Include, Support, and Engage (RAISE) Family Caregivers Act S. 1091/H.R. 3105 - Supporting Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Act S. 1112 - Maternal Health Accountability Act of 2017 S. 1268 - Child Protection and Family Support Act of 2017 S.1377 - Reaching Underserved Rural Areas to Lead on Telehealth Act S. 1441/H.R. 3059 - Community Health Center and Primary Care Workforce Expansion Act of 2017 S. 1693 - Stop Enabling Sex Traffickers Act of 2017 S. 1827 - Keeping Kids Insurance Dependable and Secure (KIDS) Act S. 1829 - Strong Families Act of 2017 S. 2415 - Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act S. 2852/H.R. 3678 - Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act of 2018 S. 3029 - Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers who deliver Infants Early (PREEMIE) Reauthorization Act of 2018 S. 3319 - Stopping Appealing Flavors in E-Cigarettes (SAFE) for Kids Act S. 3388 - Ensuring Coverage for Patients with Pre-Existing Conditions Act S. J. Res. 63 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Secretary of the Treasury, Secretary of Labor, and Secretary of Health and Human Services relating to Short-Term, Limited Duration Insurance"
2018 · third_quarter · Health Issues
Issues related to lung disease treatment, prevention and research; public health; Issues related asthma; COPD; influenza; lung cancer; pneumonia; tuberculosis and other lung diseases; Issues related to tobacco cessation; Issues related to the Affordable Care Act; Issues related to the Childrens Health Insurance Program; Issues related to the President's Budget; H.R.774 Medicaid Coverage of Tobacco Cessation Nonprescription Drugs Act H.R.1121 Pre-existing Conditions Protection Act of 2017; H.R.2550 Medicare Telehealth Parity Act of 2017; H.R.4695 Bipartisan Market Stabilization and Innovation Act of 2017; H.R.4897 Women and Lung Cancer Research and Preventive Services Act of 2018; H.RES.827 Expressing support for the designation of April 2018 as "National Donate Life Month"; S.974 CREATES Act of 2017; S.1462 Marketplace Certainty Act; S.2494 Fair Care Act; S.2507 Improving Choices in Health Care Coverage Act;S. 2507, Improving Choices in Health Care Coverage Act (Codification of Short Term Limited Duration Health Plans); House Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019; S.3158 - Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019; H.Con.Res.128 - Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2019 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2020 through 2028H.R.6157 - Department of Defense and Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act, 2019 and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2019; H.R.2 Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018; S.3388 - Ensuring Coverage for Patients with Pre-Existing Conditions Act; S.J.Res.63 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Secretary of the Treasury, Secretary of Labor, and Secretary of Health and Human Services relating to "Short-Term, Limited Duration Insurance
2018 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Issues related to lung disease treatment, prevention and research; public health; Issues related to tobacco cessation; Issues related to the President's Budget; Issues related to Medicaid waivers; Issues related to the Affordable Care Act; Issues related to oxygen; Issues related to access to healthcare; H.R.2550, Medicare Telehealth Parity Act of 2017; H.R.4229, Protecting HOME Access Act of 2017;H.R.4667, H.R.4695, Bipartisan Market Stabilization and Innovation Act of 2017 S.3158, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019; House Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019;
Client expense: $90,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Postal Regulatory Commission, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2018 · third_quarter · Insurance
Bipartisan Health Care Stabilization Act (Alexander-Murray) - funding for cost sharing reduction benefits, stabilization of individual market Bipartisan Health Care Stabilization Act; updated version (Alexander-Walden-Collins-Costello) - funding for cost sharing reduction benefits and reinsurance, stabilization of individual market S. 147, Obamacare Taxpayer Bailout Prevention Act (Rubio) - ACA risk corridors program S. 581, Jessies Law (Manchin-Capito) - patient history of opioid use disorder S. 1201, Health Care Options for All Act (McCaskill) - coverage options in bare counties S. 1354, Individual Health Insurance Marketplace Improvement Act (Carper-Kaine) - individual market reinsurance fund, outreach and enrollment activities S. 1462, Marketplace Certainty Act (Shaheen) - funding for cost-sharing reduction benefits S. 1516, Coverage Across State Lines (Heller) S. 1667, Protecting Consumers from Unreasonable Rates Act (Feinstein) - rate review S. 1835, Lower Premiums Through Reinsurance Act (Collins-Nelson) - invisible high risk pool and reinsurance programs S. 1850, Legacy Act (Manchin-Capito) -- confidentiality of drug and alcohol treatment and prevention records S. 1976, Increasing Access to Care Act (Scott) - copper plan S. 1985, Protect Access to Birth Control Act (Murray) - coverage of contraceptive services S. 2052, Healthcare Market Certainty and Mandate Relief Act (Hatch) - funding for cost sharing reduction benefits, HSA improvements, ACA individual mandate S. 2241 (King) - fees on excepted benefits and standalone dental plans S. 2303, Access to Independent Health Insurance Advisors Act (Isakson-Coons) - calculation of medical loss ratios S. 3388, Ensuring Coverage for Patients with Pre-Existing Conditions Act (Tillis) - protections for individuals with pre-existing conditions H.R. 2, Agriculture and Nutrition Act (Conaway) - agricultural association health plans H.R. 314, Health Care Choice Act (Blackburn) - selling insurance across state lines H.R. 372, Competitive Health Insurance Reform Act (Gosar) - McCarran-Ferguson Act H.R. 421, Allowing Greater Access to Safe and Effective Contraception Act (Love) - non-prescription contraceptives, HSA flexibility H.R. 706, Plan Verification and Fairness Act (Blackburn) - verifying eligibility for special enrollment periods H.R. 708, State Age Rating Flexibility Act (Buchson) - age rating bands H.R. 710, Health Coverage State Flexibility Act (Flores) - grace period for premium payments H.R. 1101, Small Business Health Fairness Act (Johnson) - association health plans H.R. 1121, Pre-existing Conditions Protection Act (Walden) - protections for patients with pre-existing conditions H.R. 1304, Self-Insurance Protection Act (Roe) - medical stop-loss insurance H.R. 1409, Cancer Drug Parity Act (Lance) - coverage of oral anti-cancer drugs H.R. 1606, DOC Access Act (Carter) - reimbursement for dental and vision providers H.R. 3450, Protecting Consumers from Unreasonable Rates Act (Schakowsky) - rate review H.R. 3545, Overdose Prevention and Patient Safety Act (Murphy- Blumenauer) -- confidentiality of drug and alcohol treatment and prevention records H.R. 3976, Access to Marketplace Insurance Act (Cramer) - third party payments H.R. 4082, Protect Access to Birth Control Act (DeGette) - coverage of contraceptive services H.R. 4200, Healthcare Market Certainty and Mandate Relief Act (Brady) - funding for cost sharing reduction benefits, HSA improvements H.R. 4225 (Hudson) - fees on excepted benefits and standalone dental plans H.R. 4575, Access to Independent Health Insurance Advisors Act (Long-Schrader) - calculation of medical loss ratios H.R. 4666, Premium Relief Act (Costello) - Patient and State Stability Fund H.R. 4695, Bipartisan Market Stabilization and Innovation Act (Schrader) - stabilization of individual market H.R. 6311, Increasing Access to Lower Premium Plans and Expanding Health Savings Accounts Act (Roskam) - access to catastrophic plans, definition of qualified health plans H.R. 6314, Health Savings Act (Burgess) - definition of high-deductible health plan H.R. 6496, Continuing Coverage for Preexisting Conditions Act (Joyce) - protections for individuals with pre-existing conditions H.R. 7003, Federal Invisible Risk Sharing Program (Schweikert) Regulatory Issues: Insurance regulatory reform; issues related to the coordination of private and public disability income benefits; disability risk management; disability income insurance enrollment and awareness; issues related to encouraging impaired workers to stay in/return to the workforce; issues related to expanding long-term care insurance coverage; issues relating to the coordination of benefits between private health insurance plans and Medicaid; Medigap claims processing and crossover fees; Medigap cross-over claim issues, Medigap coverage, implementation of Medigap standardized plan offerings; Medigap carrier recoveries related to CMS fraud and abuse enforcement activities, and issues related to Medigap educational materials, and other Medigap issues; fraud and abuse issues affecting public and private insurance coverage; issues relating to antitrust; implementation of the Mental Health Parity Act requirements; implementation of the 21st Century Cures Act requirements; summary of benefits and coverage disclosures; pre-existing condition insurance plans; accountable care organizations; coverage of preventive services; preexisting condition exclusions; lifetime and annual dollar limits on benefits; patient protections; grandfathered health plan provisions; dependent coverage; treatment of expatriate plans; issues related to all payor claims databases; issues related to association health plans; issues related to fraud, waste, abuse, Stark/Anti-Kickback laws and regulations, non-discriminatory wellness programs; issues related to supplemental products; issues relating to dental coverage; issues relating to proposals for single-payer and Medicare/Medicaid buy-in options; issues related to implementation of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act; issues relating to third party payment of premiums; issues related to cost-sharing reductions (CSRs); issues relating to the individual market; and other issues relating to health care reform implementation.
2018 · second_quarter · Insurance
Bipartisan Health Care Stabilization Act (Alexander-Murray) - funding for cost sharing reduction benefits, stabilization of individual market Bipartisan Health Care Stabilization Act; updated version (Alexander-Walden-Collins-Costello) - funding for cost sharing reduction benefits and reinsurance, stabilization of individual market S. 147, Obamacare Taxpayer Bailout Prevention Act (Rubio) - ACA risk corridors program S. 581, Jessies Law (Manchin-Capito) - patient history of opioid use disorder S. 1201, Health Care Options for All Act (McCaskill) - coverage options in bare counties S. 1354, Individual Health Insurance Marketplace Improvement Act (Carper-Kaine) - individual market reinsurance fund, outreach and enrollment activities S. 1405, FAA Reauthorization Act (Thune) - air ambulance issues S. 1462, Marketplace Certainty Act (Shaheen) - funding for cost-sharing reduction benefits S. 1516, Coverage Across State Lines (Heller) S. 1667, Protecting Consumers from Unreasonable Rates Act (Feinstein) - rate review S. 1835, Lower Premiums Through Reinsurance Act (Collins-Nelson) - invisible high risk pool and reinsurance programs S. 1850, Legacy Act (Manchin-Capito) -- confidentiality of drug and alcohol treatment and prevention records S. 1976, Increasing Access to Care Act (Scott) - copper plan S. 1985, Protect Access to Birth Control Act (Murray) - coverage of contraceptive services S. 2052, Healthcare Market Certainty and Mandate Relief Act (Hatch) - funding for cost sharing reduction benefits, HSA improvements, ACA individual mandate S. 2241 (King) - fees on excepted benefits and standalone dental plans S. 2303, Access to Independent Health Insurance Advisors Act (Isakson-Coons) - calculation of medical loss ratios H.R. 2, Agriculture and Nutrition Act (Conaway) - agricultural association health plans H.R. 4, FAA Reauthorization Act (Shuster) - air ambulance issues H.R. 314, Health Care Choice Act (Blackburn) - selling insurance across state lines H.R. 372, Competitive Health Insurance Reform Act (Gosar) - McCarran-Ferguson Act H.R. 421, Allowing Greater Access to Safe and Effective Contraception Act (Love) - non-prescription contraceptives, HSA flexibility H.R. 706, Plan Verification and Fairness Act (Blackburn) - verifying eligibility for special enrollment periods H.R. 708, State Age Rating Flexibility Act (Buchson) - age rating bands H.R. 710, Health Coverage State Flexibility Act (Flores) - grace period for premium payments H.R. 1101, Small Business Health Fairness Act (Johnson) - association health plans H.R. 1121, Pre-existing Conditions Protection Act (Walden) - protections for patients with pre-existing conditions H.R. 1304, Self-Insurance Protection Act (Roe) - medical stop-loss insurance H.R. 1409, Cancer Drug Parity Act (Lance) - coverage of oral anti-cancer drugs H.R. 3450, Protecting Consumers from Unreasonable Rates Act (Schakowsky) - rate review H.R. 3545, Overdose Prevention and Patient Safety Act (Murphy- Blumenauer) -- confidentiality of drug and alcohol treatment and prevention records H.R. 3922, CHAMPION Act (Walden) - extension of federal CHIP funding, ACA grace periods, community health center funding H.R. 3976, Access to Marketplace Insurance Act (Cramer) - third party payments H.R. 4082, Protect Access to Birth Control Act (DeGette) - coverage of contraceptive services H.R. 4200, Healthcare Market Certainty and Mandate Relief Act (Brady) - funding for cost sharing reduction benefits, HSA improvements H.R. 4225 (Hudson) - fees on excepted benefits and standalone dental plans H.R. 4575, Access to Independent Health Insurance Advisors Act (Long-Schrader) - calculation of medical loss ratios H.R. 4666, Premium Relief Act (Costello) - Patient and State Stability Fund H.R. 4695, Bipartisan Market Stabilization and Innovation Act (Schrader) - stabilization of individual market H.R. 6314, Health Savings Act (Burgess) - definition of high-deductible health plan Regulatory Issues: Insurance regulatory reform; issues related to the coordination of private and public disability income benefits; disability risk management; disability income insurance enrollment and awareness; issues related to encouraging impaired workers to stay in/return to the workforce; issues relating to the coordination of benefits between private health insurance plans and Medicaid; Medigap claims processing and crossover fees; Medigap cross-over claim issues, Medigap coverage, implementation of Medigap standardized plan offerings; Medigap carrier recoveries related to CMS fraud and abuse enforcement activities, and issues related to Medigap educational materials, and other Medigap issues; fraud and abuse issues affecting public and private insurance coverage; issues relating to antitrust; implementation of the Mental Health Parity Act requirements; implementation of the 21st Century Cures Act requirements; summary of benefits and coverage disclosures; pre-existing condition insurance plans; accountable care organizations; coverage of preventive services; preexisting condition exclusions; lifetime and annual dollar limits on benefits; patient protections; grandfathered health plan provisions; dependent coverage; treatment of expatriate plans; issues related to all payor claims databases; issues related to association health plans; issues related to fraud, waste, abuse, Stark/Anti-Kickback laws and regulations, non-discriminatory wellness programs; issues related to supplemental products; issues relating to dental coverage; issues relating to proposals for single-payer and Medicare/Medicaid buy-in options; issues related to implementation of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act; issues relating to third party payment of premiums; issues related to cost-sharing reductions (CSRs); issues relating to the individual market; and other issues relating to health care reform implementation.
2018 · second_quarter · Health Issues
Issues related to lung disease treatment, prevention and research; public health; Issues related asthma; COPD; influenza; lung cancer; pneumonia; tuberculosis and other lung diseases; Issues related to tobacco cessation; Issues related to the Affordable Care Act; Issues related to the Childrens Health Insurance Program; Issues related to the President's Budget; H.R.774 Medicaid Coverage of Tobacco Cessation Nonprescription Drugs Act H.R.1121 Pre-existing Conditions Protection Act of 2017; H.R.2550 Medicare Telehealth Parity Act of 2017; H.R.4695 Bipartisan Market Stabilization and Innovation Act of 2017; H.R.4897 Women and Lung Cancer Research and Preventive Services Act of 2018; H.RES.827 Expressing support for the designation of April 2018 as "National Donate Life Month"; S.974 CREATES Act of 2017; S.1462 Marketplace Certainty Act; S.2494 Fair Care Act; S.2507 Improving Choices in Health Care Coverage Act; S.RES.152 A resolution expressing support for the designation of April 2017 as "National Donate Life Month";S. 2507, Improving Choices in Health Care Coverage Act (Codification of Short Term Limited Duration Health Plans); S.204 - Trickett Wendler, Frank Mongiello, Jordan McLinn, and Matthew Bellina Right to Try Act of 2017; H.R.878 - Right to Try Act of 2017; House Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019; S.3158 - Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019; H.Con.Res.128 - Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2019 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2020 through 2028
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2018 · second_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Issues related to lung disease treatment, prevention and research; public health; Issues related to tobacco cessation; Issues related to the President's Budget; Issues related to Medicaid waivers; Issues related to the Affordable Care Act; H.R.2550, Medicare Telehealth Parity Act of 2017; H.R.4229, Protecting HOME Access Act of 2017;H.R.4667, H.R.4695, Bipartisan Market Stabilization and Innovation Act of 2017 S.1835, Lower Premiums Through Reinsurance Act of 2017; S.3158, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019; House Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019;
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Postal Regulatory Commission, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2018 · second_quarter · Health Issues
Legislation and policies relating to: Provisions of the Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148) Reauthorization of funding for the Childrens Health Insurance Program Reauthorization of the Child Nutrition Act Section 2706 of the ACA regarding provider non-discrimination Policies related to health insurance market stabilization Policies affecting nurse practitioner education and workforce Definition, evaluation and enforcement of essential health benefits and provider network adequacy Health information technology and electronic health records Mental health services and violence prevention Human and child trafficking H.R. 251 - Family First Prevention Services Act of 2017 H.R. 315/S. 783 - Improving Access to Maternity Care Act H.R. 767/S. 256 - Stop, Observe, Ask, and Respond (SOAR) to Health and Wellness Act of 2017 H.R. 772/S. 261 - Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act H.R. 959/S. 1109 - Title VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2017 H.R. 1174/S. 1497 - Fairness For Breastfeeding Mothers Act of 2017 H.R. 1215 - Protecting Access to Care Act of 2017 H.R. 1318 - Preventing Maternal Deaths Act of 2017 H.R. 1865 - Allow States and Victims to Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act of 2017 H.R. 2742/S. 1257 - Modernizing the Interstate Placement of Children in Foster Care Act H.R. 2824 - Increasing Opportunity through Evidence-Based Home Visiting Act H.R. 2857 - Supporting Families in Substance Abuse Treatment Act H.R. 2834 - Partnership Grants to Strengthen Families Affected by Parental Substance Abuse Act H.R. 2866 - Reducing Barriers for Relative Foster Parents Act H.R. 2847 - Improving Services for Older Youth in Foster Care Act H.R. 3192 - CHIP Mental Health Parity Act H.R. 3291 - Alleviating Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) Act H.R. 3387 - Drinking Water System Improvement Act of 2017 H.R. 3525 - Home Visiting Works Act of 2017 H.R. 3728 - Educating Medical Professionals and Optimizing Workforce Efficiency and Readiness (EMPOWER) Act of 2017 H.R. 3921 - Helping Ensure Access for Little Ones, Toddlers, and Hopeful Youth by Keeping Insurance Delivery Stable (HEALTHY KIDS) Act H.R. 3922 - Continuing Community Health And Medical Professional Programs to Improve Our Nation, Increase National Gains, and Help Ensure Access for Little Ones, Toddlers, and Hopeful Youth by Keeping Insurance Delivery Stable (CHAMPIONING HEALTHY KIDS) Act of 2017 H.R. 3928 - Truth in Healthcare Marketing Act of 2017 H.R. 4695 - Bipartisan Market Stabilization and Innovation Act of 2017 H.R. 4998 - Health Insurance for Former Foster Youth Act H.R. 5385/S. 2597 - Childrens Hospital GME Support Reauthorization Act of 2018 H.R. 5425/S. 2647 - Food Labeling Modernization Act of 2018 S. 761/H.R. 1933 - Health Care Options Act of 2017 S. 920 - National Clinical Care Commission Act S. 1016/H.R. 2556 - Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2017 S. 1028 - Recognize, Assist, Include, Support, and Engage (RAISE) Family Caregivers Act S. 1091/H.R. 3105 - Supporting Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Act S. 1112 - Maternal Health Accountability Act of 2017 S. 1268 - Child Protection and Family Support Act of 2017 S.1377 - Reaching Underserved Rural Areas to Lead on Telehealth Act S. 1441/H.R. 3059 - Community Health Center and Primary Care Workforce Expansion Act of 2017 S. 1693 - Stop Enabling Sex Traffickers Act of 2017 S. 1827 - Keeping Kids Insurance Dependable and Secure (KIDS) Act S. 1829 - Strong Families Act of 2017 S. 2852/H.R. 3678 - Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act of 2018 S. 3029 - Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers who deliver Infants Early (PREEMIE) Reauthorization Act of 2018
2018 · second_quarter · Insurance
Bipartisan Health Care Stabilization Act (Alexander-Murray) - funding for cost sharing reduction benefits, stabilization of individual market Bipartisan Health Care Stabilization Act; updated version (Alexander-Walden-Collins-Costello) - funding for cost sharing reduction benefits and reinsurance, stabilization of individual market S. 147, Obamacare Taxpayer Bailout Prevention Act (Rubio) - ACA risk corridors program S. 581, Jessies Law (Manchin-Capito) - patient history of opioid use disorder S. 1201, Health Care Options for All Act (McCaskill) - coverage options in bare counties S. 1354, Individual Health Insurance Marketplace Improvement Act (Carper-Kaine) - individual market reinsurance fund, outreach and enrollment activities S. 1405, FAA Reauthorization Act (Thune) - air ambulance issues S. 1462, Marketplace Certainty Act (Shaheen) - funding for cost-sharing reduction benefits S. 1516, Coverage Across State Lines (Heller) S. 1667, Protecting Consumers from Unreasonable Rates Act (Feinstein) - rate review S. 1835, Lower Premiums Through Reinsurance Act (Collins-Nelson) - invisible high risk pool and reinsurance programs S. 1850, Legacy Act (Manchin-Capito) -- confidentiality of drug and alcohol treatment and prevention records S. 1976, Increasing Access to Care Act (Scott) - copper plan S. 1985, Protect Access to Birth Control Act (Murray) - coverage of contraceptive services S. 2052, Healthcare Market Certainty and Mandate Relief Act (Hatch) - funding for cost sharing reduction benefits, HSA improvements, ACA individual mandate S. 2241 (King) - fees on excepted benefits and standalone dental plans S. 2303, Access to Independent Health Insurance Advisors Act (Isakson-Coons) - calculation of medical loss ratios H.R. 2, Agriculture and Nutrition Act (Conaway) - agricultural association health plans H.R. 4, FAA Reauthorization Act (Shuster) - air ambulance issues H.R. 314, Health Care Choice Act (Blackburn) - selling insurance across state lines H.R. 372, Competitive Health Insurance Reform Act (Gosar) - McCarran-Ferguson Act H.R. 421, Allowing Greater Access to Safe and Effective Contraception Act (Love) - non-prescription contraceptives, HSA flexibility H.R. 706, Plan Verification and Fairness Act (Blackburn) - verifying eligibility for special enrollment periods H.R. 708, State Age Rating Flexibility Act (Buchson) - age rating bands H.R. 710, Health Coverage State Flexibility Act (Flores) - grace period for premium payments H.R. 1101, Small Business Health Fairness Act (Johnson) - association health plans H.R. 1121, Pre-existing Conditions Protection Act (Walden) - protections for patients with pre-existing conditions H.R. 1304, Self-Insurance Protection Act (Roe) - medical stop-loss insurance H.R. 1409, Cancer Drug Parity Act (Lance) - coverage of oral anti-cancer drugs H.R. 3450, Protecting Consumers from Unreasonable Rates Act (Schakowsky) - rate review H.R. 3545, Overdose Prevention and Patient Safety Act (Murphy- Blumenauer) -- confidentiality of drug and alcohol treatment and prevention records H.R. 3922, CHAMPION Act (Walden) - extension of federal CHIP funding, ACA grace periods, community health center funding H.R. 3976, Access to Marketplace Insurance Act (Cramer) - third party payments H.R. 4082, Protect Access to Birth Control Act (DeGette) - coverage of contraceptive services H.R. 4200, Healthcare Market Certainty and Mandate Relief Act (Brady) - funding for cost sharing reduction benefits, HSA improvements H.R. 4225 (Hudson) - fees on excepted benefits and standalone dental plans H.R. 4575, Access to Independent Health Insurance Advisors Act (Long-Schrader) - calculation of medical loss ratios H.R. 4666, Premium Relief Act (Costello) - Patient and State Stability Fund H.R. 4695, Bipartisan Market Stabilization and Innovation Act (Schrader) - stabilization of individual market H.R. 6314, Health Savings Act (Burgess) - definition of high-deductible health plan Regulatory Issues: Insurance regulatory reform; issues related to the coordination of private and public disability income benefits; disability risk management; disability income insurance enrollment and awareness; issues related to encouraging impaired workers to stay in/return to the workforce; issues relating to the coordination of benefits between private health insurance plans and Medicaid; Medigap claims processing and crossover fees; Medigap cross-over claim issues, Medigap coverage, implementation of Medigap standardized plan offerings; Medigap carrier recoveries related to CMS fraud and abuse enforcement activities, and issues related to Medigap educational materials, and other Medigap issues; fraud and abuse issues affecting public and private insurance coverage; issues relating to antitrust; implementation of the Mental Health Parity Act requirements; implementation of the 21st Century Cures Act requirements; summary of benefits and coverage disclosures; pre-existing condition insurance plans; accountable care organizations; coverage of preventive services; preexisting condition exclusions; lifetime and annual dollar limits on benefits; patient protections; grandfathered health plan provisions; dependent coverage; treatment of expatriate plans; issues related to all payor claims databases; issues related to association health plans; issues related to fraud, waste, abuse, Stark/Anti-Kickback laws and regulations, non-discriminatory wellness programs; issues related to supplemental products; issues relating to dental coverage; issues relating to proposals for single-payer and Medicare/Medicaid buy-in options; issues related to implementation of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act; issues relating to third party payment of premiums; issues related to cost-sharing reductions (CSRs); issues relating to the individual market; and other issues relating to health care reform implementation.
2018 · first_quarter · Health Issues
Issues related to lung disease treatment, prevention and research; public health; Issues related asthma; COPD; influenza; lung cancer; pneumonia; tuberculosis and other lung diseases; Issues related to tobacco cessation; Issues related to the Affordable Care Act; Issues related to the Childrens Health Insurance Program; Issues related to the President's Budget; Issues related to FY 2019 Appropriations;H.J.RES.123, Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2018, and for other purposes; H.R.878, Right to Try Act of 2017; H.R.1121, Pre-existing Conditions Protection Act of 2017; H.R.1625, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018; H.R.2368, Right to Try Act; H.R.2550, Medicare Telehealth Parity Act of 2017; H.R.2810, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018; H.R.3258, Marketplace Certainty Act; H.R.3267, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018; H.R.3358, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018; H.R.3362, Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2018; H.R.4667, Making further supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, for disaster assistance for Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria, and calendar year 2017 wildfires, and for other purposes.; H.R.4695, Bipartisan Market Stabilization and Innovation Act of 2017; H.R.4897, Women and Lung Cancer Research and Preventive Services Act of 2018; H.RES.827, Expressing support for the designation of April 2018 as "National Donate Life Month".; S.204, Trickett Wendler, Frank Mongiello, Jordan McLinn, and Matthew Bellina Right to Try Act of 2017; S.974, CREATES Act of 2017; S.1462, Marketplace Certainty Act; S.1519, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018; S.1557, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018; S.1662, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018; S.1771, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018; S.1780, Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2018; S. 1835, Lower Premiums Through Reinsurance Act of 2017; S.2494, Fair Care Act; S.2507, Improving Choices in Health Care Coverage Act; S.RES.152, A resolution expressing support for the designation of April 2017 as "National Donate Life Month".;  
2018 · first_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Issues related to lung disease treatment, prevention and research; public health; Issues related to tobacco cessation; Issues related to the President's Budget; Issues related to Medicaid waivers; Issues related to the Affordable Care Act; H.R.2550, Medicare Telehealth Parity Act of 2017; H.R.4229, Protecting HOME Access Act of 2017; H.R.4695, Bipartisan Market Stabilization and Innovation Act of 2017; S.1827, KIDS Act of 2017; S.1835, Lower Premiums Through Reinsurance Act of 2017;.
Client expense: $260,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Postal Regulatory Commission, SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2018 · first_quarter · Health Issues
Public Law 111-48, "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act" and "Public Law 111-52, "Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act 2010"-monitored implementation of key Medicaid and health insurance market provisions. Also advocated for cash sharing reduction funding stability. HR 246, Jobs and Premium Protection Act. Market place stabilization provisions (cost-sharing reductions and reinsurance and waiver reforms) in bills: -S___ (no bill number) Alexander/Murray Bipartisan Health Care Stabilization Act of 2017. -HR 4695, Bipartisan Market Stabilization and Innovation Act of 2017. -HR 4200/S 2052, Health Care Market Certainty and Mandate Relief Act of 2017. -S 1835, Lower Premiums Through Reinsurance Act of 2017. -HR 1625, Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2018 passed 3/22/18. -HR 195, Extension of Continuing Appropriations of 2018 passed 1/22/18. -HR 1892, Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 passed 2/9/18. -HR 4666, The Premium Relief Act of 2017. (Rep. Costello). Issues related to the opioid epidemic.
Client expense: $680,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · first_quarter · Health Issues
Legislation and policies relating to: Provisions of the Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148) Reauthorization of funding for the Childrens Health Insurance Program Reauthorization of the Child Nutrition Act Section 2706 of the ACA regarding provider non-discrimination Policies related to health insurance market stabilization Policies affecting nurse practitioner education and workforce Definition, evaluation and enforcement of essential health benefits and provider network adequacy Health information technology and electronic health records Mental health services and violence prevention Human and child trafficking H.R. 251 - Family First Prevention Services Act of 2017 H.R. 315/S. 783 - Improving Access to Maternity Care Act H.R. 767/S. 256 - Stop, Observe, Ask, and Respond (SOAR) to Health and Wellness Act of 2017 H.R. 772/S. 261 - Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act H.R. 959/S. 1109 - Title VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2017 H.R. 1174/S. 1497 - Fairness For Breastfeeding Mothers Act of 2017 H.R. 1215 - Protecting Access to Care Act of 2017 H.R. 1318 - Preventing Maternal Deaths Act of 2017 H.R. 1865 - Allow States and Victims to Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act of 2017 H.R. 2742/S. 1257 - Modernizing the Interstate Placement of Children in Foster Care Act H.R. 2824 - Increasing Opportunity through Evidence-Based Home Visiting Act H.R. 2857 - Supporting Families in Substance Abuse Treatment Act H.R. 2834 - Partnership Grants to Strengthen Families Affected by Parental Substance Abuse Act H.R. 2866 - Reducing Barriers for Relative Foster Parents Act H.R. 2847 - Improving Services for Older Youth in Foster Care Act H.R. 3291 - Alleviating Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) Act H.R. 3387 - Drinking Water System Improvement Act of 2017 H.R. 3525 - Home Visiting Works Act of 2017 H.R. 3728 - Educating Medical Professionals and Optimizing Workforce Efficiency and Readiness (EMPOWER) Act of 2017 H.R. 3921 - Helping Ensure Access for Little Ones, Toddlers, and Hopeful Youth by Keeping Insurance Delivery Stable (HEALTHY KIDS) Act H.R. 3922 - Continuing Community Health And Medical Professional Programs to Improve Our Nation, Increase National Gains, and Help Ensure Access for Little Ones, Toddlers, and Hopeful Youth by Keeping Insurance Delivery Stable (CHAMPIONING HEALTHY KIDS) Act of 2017 H.R. 3928 - Truth in Healthcare Marketing Act of 2017 H.R. 4695 - Bipartisan Market Stabilization and Innovation Act of 2017 S. 761/H.R. 1933 - Health Care Options Act of 2017 S. 920 - National Clinical Care Commission Act S. 1016/H.R. 2556 - Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2017 S. 1028 - Recognize, Assist, Include, Support, and Engage (RAISE) Family Caregivers Act S. 1091/H.R. 3105 - Supporting Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Act S. 1112 - Maternal Health Accountability Act of 2017 S. 1268 - Child Protection and Family Support Act of 2017 S. 1377 - Reaching Underserved Rural Areas to Lead on Telehealth Act S. 1441/H.R. 3059 - Community Health Center and Primary Care Workforce Expansion Act of 2017 S. 1693 - Stop Enabling Sex Traffickers Act of 2017 S. 1827 - Keeping Kids Insurance Dependable and Secure (KIDS) Act S. 1829 - Strong Families Act of 2017
2018 · first_quarter · Insurance
Bipartisan Health Care Stabilization Act (Alexander-Murray) - funding for cost sharing reduction benefits, stabilization of individual market Bipartisan Health Care Stabilization Act; updated version (Alexander-Walden-Collins-Costello) - funding for cost sharing reduction benefits and reinsurance, stabilization of individual market S. 147, Obamacare Taxpayer Bailout Prevention Act (Rubio) - ACA risk corridors program S. 581, Jessies Law (Manchin-Capito) - patient history of opioid use disorder S. 1201, Health Care Options for All Act (McCaskill) - coverage options in bare counties S. 1354, Individual Health Insurance Marketplace Improvement Act (Carper-Kaine) - individual market reinsurance fund, outreach and enrollment activities S. 1462, Marketplace Certainty Act (Shaheen) - funding for cost-sharing reduction benefits S. 1516, Coverage Across State Lines (Heller) S. 1667, Protecting Consumers from Unreasonable Rates Act (Feinstein) - rate review S. 1771, FY 2018 Labor-HHS Appropriations Act (Blunt) - risk corridors and other ACA issues, funding for HHS programs and agencies S. 1835, Lower Premiums Through Reinsurance Act (Collins-Nelson) - invisible high risk pool and reinsurance programs S. 1850, Legacy Act (Manchin-Capito) -- confidentiality of drug and alcohol treatment and prevention records S. 1976, Increasing Access to Care Act (Scott) - copper plan S. 1985, Protect Access to Birth Control Act (Murray) - coverage of contraceptive services S. 2052, Healthcare Market Certainty and Mandate Relief Act (Hatch) - funding for cost sharing reduction benefits, HSA improvements, ACA individual mandate S. 2241 (King) - fees on excepted benefits and standalone dental plans S. 2303, Access to Independent Health Insurance Advisors Act (Isakson-Coons) - calculation of medical loss ratios S. 2410, Chronic Disease Management Act (Thune) - flexibility for high-deductible health plans H.R. 314, Health Care Choice Act (Blackburn) - selling insurance across state lines H.R. 372, Competitive Health Insurance Reform Act (Gosar) - McCarran-Ferguson Act H.R. 421, Allowing Greater Access to Safe and Effective Contraception Act (Love) - non-prescription contraceptives, HSA flexibility H.R. 706, Plan Verification and Fairness Act (Blackburn) - verifying eligibility for special enrollment periods H.R. 708, State Age Rating Flexibility Act (Buchson) - age rating bands H.R. 710, Health Coverage State Flexibility Act (Flores) - grace period for premium payments H.R. 1101, Small Business Health Fairness Act (Johnson) - association health plans H.R. 1121, Pre-existing Conditions Protection Act (Walden) - protections for patients with pre-existing conditions H.R. 1304, Self-Insurance Protection Act (Roe) - medical stop-loss insurance H.R. 1409, Cancer Drug Parity Act (Lance) - coverage of oral anti-cancer drugs H.R. 3354, FY 2018 Appropriations Act (Calvert) - risk corridors and other ACA issues, funding for HHS programs and agencies H.R. 3358, FY 2018 Labor-HHS Appropriations Act (Cole) - risk corridors and other ACA issues, funding for HHS programs and agencies H.R. 3450, Protecting Consumers from Unreasonable Rates Act (Schakowsky) - rate review H.R. 3545, Overdose Prevention and Patient Safety Act (Murphy- Blumenauer) -- confidentiality of drug and alcohol treatment and prevention records H.R. 3922, CHAMPION Act (Walden) - extension of federal CHIP funding, ACA grace periods, community health center funding H.R. 3976, Access to Marketplace Insurance Act (Cramer) - third party payments H.R. 4082, Protect Access to Birth Control Act (DeGette) - coverage of contraceptive services H.R. 4200, Healthcare Market Certainty and Mandate Relief Act (Brady) - funding for cost sharing reduction benefits, HSA improvements H.R. 4225 (Hudson) - fees on excepted benefits and standalone dental plans H.R. 4575, Access to Independent Health Insurance Advisors Act (Long-Schrader) - calculation of medical loss ratios H.R. 4666, Premium Relief Act (Costello) - Patient and State Stability Fund H.R. 4695, Bipartisan Market Stabilization and Innovation Act (Schrader) - stabilization of individual market H.R. 4978, Chronic Disease Management Act (Black) - flexibility for high-deductible health plans Regulatory Issues: Insurance regulatory reform; issues related to the coordination of private and public disability income benefits; disability risk management; disability income insurance enrollment and awareness; issues related to encouraging impaired workers to stay in/return to the workforce; issues relating to the coordination of benefits between private health insurance plans and Medicaid; Medigap claims processing and crossover fees; Medigap cross-over claim issues, Medigap coverage, implementation of Medigap standardized plan offerings; Medigap carrier recoveries related to CMS fraud and abuse enforcement activities, and issues related to Medigap educational materials, and other Medigap issues; fraud and abuse issues affecting public and private insurance coverage; issues relating to antitrust; implementation of the Mental Health Parity Act requirements; implementation of the 21st Century Cures Act requirements; summary of benefits and coverage disclosures; pre-existing condition insurance plans; accountable care organizations; coverage of preventive services; preexisting condition exclusions; lifetime and annual dollar limits on benefits; patient protections; grandfathered health plan provisions; dependent coverage; treatment of expatriate plans; issues related to all payor claims databases; issues related to association health plans; issues related to fraud, waste, abuse, Stark/Anti-Kickback laws and regulations, non-discriminatory wellness programs; issues related to supplemental products; issues relating to dental coverage; issues relating to proposals for single-payer and Medicare/Medicaid buy-in options; issues related to implementation of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act; issues relating to third party payment of premiums; issues related to cost-sharing reductions (CSRs); issues relating to the individual market; and other issues relating to health care reform implementation.
2017 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 1: An Act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to titles II and V of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2018; provisions related to individual mandate repeal, Orphan Drug Tax Credit, Medical Expenses Deduction H.R. 1628: American Health Care Act of 2017/Better Care Reconciliation Act (Senate); and Graham-Cassidy-Heller-Johnson proposed amendment (S. Amdt. 1030); all provisions H.R. 3922: CHAMPIONING HEALTHY KIDS Act; all provisions H.R. 4200: Healthcare Market Certainty and Mandate Relief Act of 2017; all provisions H.R. 4695: Bipartisan Market Stabilization and Innovation Act of 2017; all provisions S. 1: An original bill to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2018; provisions related to individual mandate repeal, Orphan Drug Tax Credit, Medical Expenses Deduction S. 1827: Keep Kids' Insurance Dependable and Secure (KIDS) Act of 2017; all provisions S. 1835: Lower Premiums Through Reinsurance Act of 2017; all provisions S. 2052: Health Care Market Certainty and Mandate Relief Act of 2017; all provisions No Bill Yet Introduced: Bipartisan Health Care Stabilization Act of 2017; all provisions General discussions regarding reauthorizing the Childrens Health Insurance Program (CHIP); all provisions
Client expense: $130,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2017 · fourth_quarter · Insurance
H.R. 1: An Act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to titles II and V of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2018; provisions related to individual mandate repeal, Orphan Drug Tax Credit, Medical Expenses Deduction H.R. 3922: CHAMPIONING HEALTHY KIDS Act; all provisions H.R. 4200: Healthcare Market Certainty and Mandate Relief Act of 2017; all provisions H.R. 4695: Bipartisan Market Stabilization and Innovation Act of 2017; all provisions S. 1: An original bill to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2018; provisions related to individual mandate repeal, Orphan Drug Tax Credit, Medical Expenses Deduction S. 1827: Keep Kids' Insurance Dependable and Secure (KIDS) Act of 2017; all provisions S. 1835: Lower Premiums Through Reinsurance Act of 2017; all provisions S. 2052: Health Care Market Certainty and Mandate Relief Act of 2017; all provisions No Bill Yet Introduced: Bipartisan Health Care Stabilization Act of 2017; all provisions
Client expense: $130,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2017 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Legislative monitoring and outreach on issues related to Healthcare Reform Health IT ERISA. H.R. 1, An Act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to titles II and V of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2018. H.R. 277, American Health Care Reform Act of 2017. H.R. 1628, American Healthcare Act of 2017. H.R. 4695, Bipartisan Market Stabilization and Innovation Act of 2017. S. 191, Patient Freedom Act of 2017. S. 1804, Medicare for All Act of 2017.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2017 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Legislative monitoring and outreach on issues related to Medicare SCHIP Health Care Reform. H.R. 1, An Act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to titles II and V of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2018. H.R. 277, American Health Care Reform Act of 2017. H.R. 1628, American Healthcare Act of 2017. H.R. 4695, Bipartisan Market Stabilization and Innovation Act of 2017. S. 191, Patient Freedom Act of 2017. S. 1804, Medicare for All Act of 2017.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2017 · fourth_quarter · Insurance
Bipartisan Health Care Stabilization Act (Alexander-Murray) - funding for cost sharing reduction benefits, stabilization of individual market Better Care Reconciliation Act (Enzi) - ACA repeal and replace issues; coverage provisions; market stabilization; McConnell Substitute Amendment; Cruz Consumer Freedom Option; Portman Medicaid Option for Cost Sharing; Paul Repeal Only Amendment; Graham-Cassidy-Heller-Johnson Block Grant Amendment S. 147, Obamacare Taxpayer Bailout Prevention Act (Rubio) - ACA risk corridors program S. 581, Jessies Law (Manchin-Capito) - patient history of opioid use disorder S. 1201, Health Care Options for All Act (McCaskill) - coverage options in bare counties S. 1354, Individual Health Insurance Marketplace Improvement Act (Carper-Kaine) - individual market reinsurance fund, outreach and enrollment activities S. 1462, Marketplace Certainty Act (Shaheen) - funding for cost-sharing reduction benefits S. 1516, Coverage Across State Lines (Heller) S. 1667, Protecting Consumers from Unreasonable Rates Act (Feinstein) - rate review S. 1749, American Liberty Restoration Act (Hatch) - ACA individual coverage requirement S. 1771, FY 2018 Labor-HHS Appropriations Act (Blunt) - risk corridors and other ACA issues, funding for HHS programs and agencies S. 1835, Lower Premiums Through Reinsurance Act (Collins-Nelson) - invisible high risk pool and reinsurance programs S. 1850, Legacy Act (Manchin-Capito) -- confidentiality of drug and alcohol treatment and prevention records S. 1898 (Daines) - ACA individual coverage requirement S. 1976, Increasing Access to Care Act (Scott) - copper plan S. 1985, Protect Access to Birth Control Act (Murray) - coverage of contraceptive services S. 2052, Healthcare Market Certainty and Mandate Relief Act (Hatch) - funding for cost sharing reduction benefits, HSA improvements, ACA individual mandate S. 2241 (King) - fees on excepted benefits and standalone dental plans H.R. 314, Health Care Choice Act (Blackburn) - selling insurance across state lines H.R. 372, Competitive Health Insurance Reform Act (Gosar) - McCarran-Ferguson Act H.R. 421, Allowing Greater Access to Safe and Effective Contraception Act (Love) - non-prescription contraceptives, HSA flexibility H.R. 706, Plan Verification and Fairness Act (Blackburn) - verifying eligibility for special enrollment periods H.R. 708, State Age Rating Flexibility Act (Buchson) - age rating bands H.R. 710, Health Coverage State Flexibility Act (Flores) - grace period for premium payments H.R. 1101, Small Business Health Fairness Act (Johnson) - association health plans H.R. 1121, Pre-existing Conditions Protection Act (Walden) - protections for patients with pre-existing conditions H.R. 1304, Self-Insurance Protection Act (Roe) - medical stop-loss insurance H.R. 1409, Cancer Drug Parity Act (Lance) - coverage of oral anti-cancer drugs H.R. 1628, American Health Care Act (Black) - ACA repeal and replace issues; coverage provisions; market stabilization H.R. 2086, No Coverage, No Penalty Act (Blackburn) - waiving ACA individual mandate in areas with no QHPs H.R. 2516, Freedom from the ACA Tax Penalty Act (Young) - waiving ACA individual mandate in areas with no QHPs H.R. 3280, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act (Graves) - enforcement of ACA individual mandate H.R. 3354, FY 2018 Appropriations Act (Calvert) - risk corridors and other ACA issues, funding for HHS programs and agencies H.R. 3358, FY 2018 Labor-HHS Appropriations Act (Cole) - risk corridors and other ACA issues, funding for HHS programs and agencies H.R. 3450, Protecting Consumers from Unreasonable Rates Act (Schakowsky) - rate review H.R. 3545, Overdose Prevention and Patient Safety Act (Murphy- Blumenauer) -- confidentiality of drug and alcohol treatment and prevention records H.R. 3725, (Tiberi-Burgess) - ACA individual coverage requirement H.R. 3922, CHAMPION Act (Walden) - extension of federal CHIP funding, ACA grace periods, community health center funding H.R. 3976, Access to Marketplace Insurance Act (Cramer) - third party payments H.R. 4082, Protect Access to Birth Control Act (DeGette) - coverage of contraceptive services H.R. 4200, Healthcare Market Certainty and Mandate Relief Act (Brady) - funding for cost sharing reduction benefits, HSA improvements, ACA individual mandate H.R. 4225 (Hudson) - fees on excepted benefits and standalone dental plans H.R. 4575, Access to Independent Health Insurance Advisors Act (Long-Schrader) - calculation of medical loss ratios H.R. 4666, Premium Relief Act (Costello) - Patient and State Stability Fund H.R. 4695, Bipartisan Market Stabilization and Innovation Act (Schrader) - stabilization of individual market H.Con.Res. 71, Budget Resolution for FY 2018 (Black) - funding for federal health programs Regulatory Issues: Insurance regulatory reform; issues related to the coordination of private and public disability income benefits; disability risk management; disability income insurance enrollment and awareness; issues related to encouraging impaired workers to stay in/return to the workforce; issues relating to the coordination of benefits between private health insurance plans and Medicaid; Medigap claims processing and crossover fees; Medigap cross-over claim issues, Medigap coverage, implementation of Medigap standardized plan offerings; Medigap carrier recoveries related to CMS fraud and abuse enforcement activities, and issues related to Medigap educational materials, and other Medigap issues; fraud and abuse issues affecting public and private insurance coverage; issues relating to antitrust; implementation of the Mental Health Parity Act requirements; implementation of the 21st Century Cures Act requirements; summary of benefits and coverage disclosures; pre-existing condition insurance plans; accountable care organizations; coverage of preventive services; preexisting condition exclusions; lifetime and annual dollar limits on benefits; patient protections; grandfathered health plan provisions; dependent coverage; treatment of expatriate plans; issues related to all payor claims databases; issues related to association health plans; issues related to fraud, waste, abuse, Stark/Anti-Kickback laws and regulations, non-discriminatory wellness programs; issues related to supplemental products; issues relating to dental coverage; issues relating to proposals for single-payer and Medicare/Medicaid buy-in options; issues related to implementation of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act; issues relating to third party payment of premiums; issues related to cost-sharing reductions (CSRs); issues relating to the individual market; and other issues relating to health care reform implementation.
2017 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Alexander-Murray Health Care Proposal HR 4695 - Bipartisan Market Stabilization and Innovation Act HR 2430/S 934 - FDA Reauthorization Act (implementation) -Patient Engagement -Real-World Evidence
Client expense: Not reported · 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
2017 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Public Law 111-48, "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act" and "Public Law 111-52, "Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act 2010"-monitored implementation of key Medicaid and health insurance market provisions. Also advocated for cash sharing reduction funding stability. HR 246, Jobs and Premium Protection Act. HR 1, Tax Cut and Jobs Act of 2017 (ACA individual mandate; ACA Health Insurer Fee). Market place stabilization provisions (cost-sharing reductions and reinsurance and waiver reforms) in bills: -S___ (no bill number) Alexander/Murray Bipartisan Health Care Stabilization Act of 2017. -HR 4695, Bipartisan Market Stabilization and Innovation Act of 2017. -HR 4200/S 2052, Health Care Market Certainty and Mandate Relief Act of 2017. -S 1835, Lower Premiums Through Reinsurance Act of 2017. HR 4620, The Protecting Families and Small Businesses Act of 2017 (ACA Annual health insurer fee suspension).
Client expense: $850,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2017 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Legislation and policies relating to: Provisions of the Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148) Reauthorization of funding for the Childrens Health Insurance Program Reauthorization of the Child Nutrition Act Section 2706 of the ACA regarding provider non-discrimination Policies related to health insurance market stabilization Policies affecting nurse practitioner education and workforce Definition, evaluation and enforcement of essential health benefits and provider network adequacy Health information technology and electronic health records Mental health services and violence prevention Human and child trafficking H.R. 251 - Family First Prevention Services Act of 2017 H.R. 315/S. 783 - Improving Access to Maternity Care Act H.R. 767/S. 256 - Stop, Observe, Ask, and Respond (SOAR) to Health and Wellness Act of 2017 H.R. 772/S. 261 - Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act H.R. 959/S. 1109 - Title VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2017 H.R. 1174/S. 1497 - Fairness For Breastfeeding Mothers Act of 2017 H.R. 1215 - Protecting Access to Care Act of 2017 H.R. 1865 - Allow States and Victims to Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act of 2017 H.R. 2200 - Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Reauthorization Act of 2017 H.R. 2742/S. 1257 - Modernizing the Interstate Placement of Children in Foster Care Act H.R. 2824 - Increasing Opportunity through Evidence-Based Home Visiting Act H.R. 2857 - Supporting Families in Substance Abuse Treatment Act H.R. 2834 - Partnership Grants to Strengthen Families Affected by Parental Substance Abuse Act H.R. 2866 - Reducing Barriers for Relative Foster Parents Act H.R. 2847 - Improving Services for Older Youth in Foster Care Act H.R. 3291 - Alleviating Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) Act H.R. 3387 - Drinking Water System Improvement Act of 2017 H.R. 3525 - Home Visiting Works Act of 2017 H.R. 3728 - Educating Medical Professionals and Optimizing Workforce Efficiency and Readiness (EMPOWER) Act of 2017 H.R. 3921 - Helping Ensure Access for Little Ones, Toddlers, and Hopeful Youth by Keeping Insurance Delivery Stable (HEALTHY KIDS) Act H.R. 3922 - Continuing Community Health And Medical Professional Programs to Improve Our Nation, Increase National Gains, and Help Ensure Access for Little Ones, Toddlers, and Hopeful Youth by Keeping Insurance Delivery Stable (CHAMPIONING HEALTHY KIDS) Act of 2017 H.R. 3928 - Truth in Healthcare Marketing Act of 2017 H.R. 4695 - Bipartisan Market Stabilization and Innovation Act of 2017 S. 761/H.R. 1933 - Health Care Options Act of 2017 S. 920 - National Clinical Care Commission Act S. 1016/H.R. 2556 - Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2017 S. 1028 - Recognize, Assist, Include, Support, and Engage (RAISE) Family Caregivers Act S. 1091/H.R. 3105 - Supporting Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Act S. 1268 - Child Protection and Family Support Act of 2017 S. 1377 - Reaching Underserved Rural Areas to Lead on Telehealth Act S. 1441/H.R. 3059 - Community Health Center and Primary Care Workforce Expansion Act of 2017 S. 1693 - Stop Enabling Sex Traffickers Act of 2017 S. 1827 - Keeping Kids Insurance Dependable and Secure (KIDS) Act S. 1829 - Strong Families Act of 2017
S. 2076/H.R. 4256, Building Our Largest Dementia (BOLD) Infrastructure for Alzheimers Act - Discussed bill, home and community-based services, and nursing home quality. Shared AARPs comment letter to CMS on the CMMI RFI (no bill number). H.R. 3778, Direct Creation, Advancement, and Retention of Employment (CARE) Opportunity Act - Discussed feedback on the bill. S. 1977/H.R. 3590, Seniors Tax Hike Prevention Act of 2017 - Discussed passage and importance of 7.5% threshold for medical expense deductions. Discussed implications and importance of Alexander/Murray stabilization proposal on health insurance markets. S. 1835, Lower Premiums Through Reinsurance Act of 2017 - Discussed reinsurance legislation and impact on health insurance enrollee premiums and markets. H.R. 4695, Bipartisan Market Stabilization and Innovation Act of 2017 - Discussed implications on older Americans with bill sponsor. Discussed general strategies and proposals to improve and build upon the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Discussed nutrition programs including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). H.R. 3354, Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2018, H.R. 1370, H.J.R. 123, Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018, H.J. Res. 99 (P.L. 115-30), H.R.244, Consolidated Appropriations Act 2017 (P.L. 115-31), (H.R. 3358 & S. 1771) Labor-HHS Appropriations bill for FY 2018 and Transportation-HUD Appropriations bill for FY 2018 - Lobbied in support of increased funding for CMS' state survey and certification program and opposition to hostile policy riders re: Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, and various related medical care research and supportive services.
Client expense: $3,020,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2017 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
S. 1976 - Increasing Access to Care Act H.R. 4200 - Healthcare Market Certainty and Mandate Relief Act of 2017 H.R. 3928 - Truth in Healthcare Marketing Act of 2017 S. 2001 - State Public Option Act H.R. 4129 - State Public Option Act H.R. 4128 - Health Care Choice and Affordability Act H.R. 4695 - Bipartisan Market Stabilization and Innovation Act of 2017 S. 2256 - Tax Extender Act of 2017 S. 2253 - CHIP Mental Health Parity Act H.R. 4666 - Premium Relief Act of 2017 H.R. 4620 - Protecting Families and Small Businesses Act of 2017 H.R. 4613 - Ensuring Patient Access to Healthcare Records Act of 2017 H.R. 4575 - Access to Independent Health Insurance Advisors Act of 2017 H.R. 4579 - Creating High-Quality Results and Outcomes Necessary to Improve Chronic (CHRONIC) Care Act of 2017 S. 2021 - Health Care Choice Act of 2017 H.R. 3921 - HEALTHY KIDS Act S. 1970 - Medicare-X Choice Act of 2017 H.R. 4094 - Medicare-X Choice Act of 2017 H.R. 4733 - Opioids and STOP Pain Initiative Act S. 2260 - Opioids and STOP Pain Initiative Act S. 2183 - CHIP Stability Act H.R. 4541 - CHAMPION KIDS Act of 2017 H.R. 4613 - Ensuring Patient Access to Healthcare Records Act of 2017 H.R. 4482 - Opioid Abuse Deterrence, Research and Recovery Act of 2017 H.R. 4515 - To amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to provide for a special rule during the first quarter of fiscal year 2018 for the redistribution of certain Childrens Health Insurance Program allocations for certain shortfall States. S. 2172 - Medical Innovation Act of 2017 H.R. 4456 - Health Care Sharing Fairness Act S. 2157 - Drug-Price Transparency in Communications Act H.R. 4408 - Opioid Addiction Prevention Act of 2017 H.R. 4404 - State CHIP Flexibility Act of 2017 S. 2132 - Family Coverage Act H.R. 4394 - Bare County Buy-in Act of 2017 S. 2121 - Ensuring Access to Air Ambulance Services Act of 2017 H.R. 4206 - Medicare Care Coordination Improvement Act of 2017 S. 2052 - Health Care Market Certainty and Mandate Relief Act S. 2051 - Medicare Care Coordination Improvement Act of 2017 S. 2050 - Health Care Market Certainty and Mandate Relief Act H.R. 4116 - Transparent Drug Pricing Act of 2017 S. 1978 - Small Business and Family Health Tax Relief Act of 2017 H.R. 4004 - To amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to require employees of the White House to enroll in Obamacare, and for other purposes. H.R. 3976 - Access to Marketplace Insurance Act H.R. 3964 - Opioid Addiction Prevention Act of 2017 H.R. 3927 - To amend title XXI to allow for the blending of risk pools of childrens health insurance buy-in programs with the risk pools of State child health plans under such title, and for other purposes H.R. 3919 - Commonsense Reporting Act of 2017 S. 1909 - BENES Act of 2017 S. 1908 - Commonsense Reporting Act of 2017 H.R. 1319 - Local and Municipal Health Care Choice Act of 2017 H.R. 3798- Save American Workers Act of 2017
| Republican |
| FL |
| Charles W. Dent | Republican | PA |
| Daniel Lipinski | Democratic | IL |
| Darren Soto | Democratic | FL |
| David A. Trott | Republican | MI |
| Elizabeth H. Esty | Democratic | CT |
| Glenn Thompson | Republican | PA |
| Jim Costa | Democratic | CA |
| Jimmy Panetta | Democratic | CA |
| John J. Faso | Republican | NY |
| John Katko | Republican | NY |
| Josh Gottheimer | Democratic | NJ |
| Kyrsten Sinema | Independent | AZ |
| Leonard Lance | Republican | NJ |
| Peter Welch | Democratic | VT |
| Richard M. Nolan | Democratic | MN |
| Ryan A. Costello | Republican | PA |
| Scott H. Peters | Democratic | CA |
| Stephanie N. Murphy | Democratic | FL |
| Thomas R. Suozzi | Democratic | NY |
| Tom O’Halleran | Democratic | AZ |
| Tom Reed | Republican | NY |
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)
Client expense: $90,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Postal Regulatory Commission, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
Client expense: $1,500,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
Client expense: $1,410,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Government targets: Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Postal Regulatory Commission, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
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)
Client expense: $1,410,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Client expense: $260,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Postal Regulatory Commission, SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
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)
Client expense: $2,280,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Congressional Budget Office (CBO), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $1,710,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Natl Drug Control Policy (NDCP), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $23,450
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), 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)
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
Client expense: $330,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Congressional Budget Office (CBO), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office