Chronic Disease Management Act of 2018
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Chronic Disease Management Act of 2018 This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code, with respect to health savings accounts (HSAs), to allow the high deductible health plans required for an HSA to provide care for chronic conditions with no deductible. The bill covers care and prescription medicines related to the treatment of medically complex chronic conditions which: (1) are substantially disabling or life threatening, (2) have a high risk of hospitalization or other significant adverse health outcomes, and (3) require specialized delivery systems across domains of care.
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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Introduced in House
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2018 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
General diabetes prevention; medication affordability and access; H.R. 4978/S. 2410, Chronic Disease Management Act of 2018; National Obesity Care Week.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
S. 28, Health Savings Account Expansion Act (Flake) - HSA improvements S. 85, Restoring Access to Medications Act (Roberts) - paying for OTC products with HSA funds S. 403, Health Savings Act (Hatch) - HSA and FSA improvements S. 761, Health Care Options Act (Alexander) - using premiums for off-Exchange plans S. 1859, Healthcare Tax Relief Act (Gardner) - suspension of ACA health insurance tax S. 1978, Small Business and Family Health Tax Relief Act (Heitkamp) - suspension of ACA health insurance tax S. 2410, Chronic Disease Management Act (Thune) - flexibility for high-deductible health plans S. 3063, Health Insurance Tax Relief Act (Barrasso) - suspension of ACA health insurance tax H.R. 88, Retirement, Savings, and Other Tax Relief Act - relief from health insurance tax and Cadillac tax H.R. 246, Jobs and Premium Protection Act (Noem-Sinema) - repeal of ACA health insurance tax H.R. 247, Health Savings Account Expansion Act (Brat) - HSA improvements H.R. 394, Restoring Access to Medications Act (Jenkins) - paying for OTC products with HSA funds H.R. 1175, Health Savings Act (Paulsen) - HSA and FSA improvements H.R. 3798, Save American Workers Act (Walorski) - delay in Cadillac tax H.R. 4616 (Nunes) - delay in ACA excise tax on employer-provided health coverage H.R. 4618 (Jenkins) - use of HSA funds for OTC medications H.R. 4620, Protecting Families and Small Businesses Act (Noem) - relief from ACA health insurance tax H.R. 4894, Harmful Tax Prevention Act (Noem) - relief from ACA health insurance tax H.R. 4978, Chronic Disease Management Act (Black) - flexibility for high-deductible health plans H.R. 5138, Bipartisan HSA Improvement Act (Kelly) - HSA changes H.R. 5963, Health Insurance Premium Reduction Act (Noem) - suspension of ACA health insurance tax H.R. 6199, Restoring Access to Medication Act (Jenkins) - OTC medical products as qualified medical expense, HSA improvements H.R. 6301, Promoting High-Value Health Care Through Flexibility for High Deductible Health Plans Act (Roskam) - flexibility on first dollar coverage for HSA plans H.R. 6305, Bipartisan HSA Improvement Act (Kelly) - HSA flexibility; treatment of certain employment-related services; FSA and HRA conversions H.R. 6306, Health Care Security Act (Paulsen) - HSA contribution limits, spousal catch-up contributions, grace period for medical expenses H.R. 6309, Allowing Working Seniors to Keep Their Health Savings Accounts Act (Paulsen) - HSA contributions by Medicare-eligible individuals H.R. 6311, Increasing Access to Lower Premium Plans and Expanding HSAs Act (Roskam) - suspension of health insurance tax, HSA improvements H.R. 6312, Personal Health Investment Today Act (Smith) - medical care tax deduction for qualified sports and fitness expenses H.R. 6313, RAISE Health Benefits Act (Stivers) - Health FSA rollovers H.R. 6314, Health Savings Act (Burgess) - definition of high-deductible health plan H.R. 6317, Primary Care Enhancement Act (Paulsen) - participation by HSA-eligible individuals in direct primary care (DPC) arrangements Regulatory Issues: Annual insurer provider fees; issues concerning the patient-centered outcomes research fee; employer and individual coverage mandate; W-2 reporting requirements; health reimbursement accounts; deductibility limits for insurer compensation; health insurer and employer reporting of health coverage; issues related to implementation of health insurance tax; issues related to the refundable credit for coverage under a qualified health plan; issues related to coverage of chronic conditions in high deductible health plans; issues related to health savings accounts; issues related to the deductibility of employer-sponsored health coverage; issues related to enhancing tax treatment of long-term care insurance; issues related to qualified small employer health reimbursement accounts (QSEHRAs); issues related to implementation of the excise tax on high cost employer-sponsored health coverage; and other issues relating to health care reform implementation.
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
2018 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Expanding HSA-HDHP preventive care safe harbor to include chronic conditions -- Chronic Disease Management Act of 2018 (S.2410/HR 4978)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $15,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Insurance
H.R.1409/S.3742, Cancer Drug Parity Act of 2017, advocate for equitable coverage of cancer therapies; H.R.2999, Patients Access to Treatment Act, advocate for access to cancer therapies; H.R.4978, Chronic Disease Management Act of 2018; H.R.3388, Ensuring Coverage for Patients with Pre-Existing Conditions Act.
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE
| Democratic |
| OR |
| George Holding | Republican | NC |
| Marsha Blackburn | Republican | TN |
| Richard Hudson | Republican | NC |
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
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 · Health Issues
General diabetes prevention; medication affordability and access; H.R. 4978/S. 2410, Chronic Disease Management Act of 2018; National Obesity Care Week.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Chronic Disease Management Act (H.R. 4978/S. 2410) Diabetes prevention, generally Implementation of the Clinical Care Commission Act (Pub.L. 115-80) Growth Awareness Week 2018 Issues related to medication affordability and access, generally American Health Care Act/Better Care Reconciliation Act (H.R. 1628)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
S. 28, Health Savings Account Expansion Act (Flake) - HSA improvements S. 85, Restoring Access to Medications Act (Roberts) - paying for OTC products with HSA funds S. 403, Health Savings Act (Hatch) - HSA and FSA improvements S. 761, Health Care Options Act (Alexander) - using premiums for off-Exchange plans S. 1859, Healthcare Tax Relief Act (Gardner) - suspension of ACA health insurance tax S. 1978, Small Business and Family Health Tax Relief Act (Heitkamp) - suspension of ACA health insurance tax S. 2410, Chronic Disease Management Act (Thune) - flexibility for high-deductible health plans S. 3063, Health Insurance Tax Relief Act (Barrasso) - suspension of ACA health insurance tax H.R. 88, Retirement, Savings, and Other Tax Relief Act - relief from health insurance tax and Cadillac tax H.R. 246, Jobs and Premium Protection Act (Noem-Sinema) - repeal of ACA health insurance tax H.R. 247, Health Savings Account Expansion Act (Brat) - HSA improvements H.R. 394, Restoring Access to Medications Act (Jenkins) - paying for OTC products with HSA funds H.R. 1175, Health Savings Act (Paulsen) - HSA and FSA improvements H.R. 3798, Save American Workers Act (Walorski) - delay in Cadillac tax H.R. 4616 (Nunes) - delay in ACA excise tax on employer-provided health coverage H.R. 4618 (Jenkins) - use of HSA funds for OTC medications H.R. 4620, Protecting Families and Small Businesses Act (Noem) - relief from ACA health insurance tax H.R. 4894, Harmful Tax Prevention Act (Noem) - relief from ACA health insurance tax H.R. 4978, Chronic Disease Management Act (Black) - flexibility for high-deductible health plans H.R. 5138, Bipartisan HSA Improvement Act (Kelly) - HSA changes H.R. 5963, Health Insurance Premium Reduction Act (Noem) - suspension of ACA health insurance tax H.R. 6199, Restoring Access to Medication Act (Jenkins) - OTC medical products as qualified medical expense, HSA improvements H.R. 6301, Promoting High-Value Health Care Through Flexibility for High Deductible Health Plans Act (Roskam) - flexibility on first dollar coverage for HSA plans H.R. 6305, Bipartisan HSA Improvement Act (Kelly) - HSA flexibility; treatment of certain employment-related services; FSA and HRA conversions H.R. 6306, Health Care Security Act (Paulsen) - HSA contribution limits, spousal catch-up contributions, grace period for medical expenses H.R. 6309, Allowing Working Seniors to Keep Their Health Savings Accounts Act (Paulsen) - HSA contributions by Medicare-eligible individuals H.R. 6311, Increasing Access to Lower Premium Plans and Expanding HSAs Act (Roskam) - suspension of health insurance tax, HSA improvements H.R. 6312, Personal Health Investment Today Act (Smith) - medical care tax deduction for qualified sports and fitness expenses H.R. 6313, RAISE Health Benefits Act (Stivers) - Health FSA rollovers H.R. 6314, Health Savings Act (Burgess) - definition of high-deductible health plan H.R. 6317, Primary Care Enhancement Act (Paulsen) - participation by HSA-eligible individuals in direct primary care (DPC) arrangements Regulatory Issues: Annual insurer provider fees; issues concerning the patient-centered outcomes research fee; employer and individual coverage mandate; W-2 reporting requirements; health reimbursement accounts; deductibility limits for insurer compensation; health insurer and employer reporting of health coverage; issues related to implementation of health insurance tax; issues related to the refundable credit for coverage under a qualified health plan; issues related to coverage of chronic conditions in high deductible health plans; issues related to health savings accounts; issues related to the deductibility of employer-sponsored health coverage; issues related to enhancing tax treatment of long-term care insurance; issues related to qualified small employer health reimbursement accounts (QSEHRAs); issues related to implementation of the excise tax on high cost employer-sponsored health coverage; 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 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 6, Substance Use-Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment for Patients and Communities (SUPPORT) Act H.R. 35, Health Savings Act of 2017 H.R. 143, Health Insurance Industry Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2017 H.R. 173/S. 40/S. 58, Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2017 H.R. 184, Protect Medical Innovation Act of 2017 H.R. 195, Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, and for other purposes H.R. 246, To repeal the annual fee on health insurance providers enacted by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act H.R. 394/S. 85, Restoring Access to Medication Act of 2017 H.R. 620, ADA Education and Reform Act of 2017 H.R. 849/S. 260, Protecting Seniors Access to Medicare Act H.R. 1101, Small Business Health Fairness Act of 2017 H.R. 1175/S. 403, Health Savings Act of 2017 H.R. 1215, Protecting Access to Care Act of 2017 H.R. 1313, Preserving Employee Wellness Programs Act H.R. 1625, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 H.R. 1892, Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 H.R. 3331, To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to promote testing of incentive payments for behavioral health providers for adoption and use of certified electronic health record technology H.R. 3798, Save American Workers Act of 2017 H.R. 4284, Indexing Narcotics, Fentanyl, and Opioids (INFO) Act of 2018 H.R. 4616, To amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to provide for a temporary moratorium on the employer mandate and to provide for a delay in the implementation of the excise tax on high cost employer-sponsored health coverage H.R. 4617, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a temporary moratorium on the medical device excise tax H.R. 4618, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a temporary moratorium on certain taxes affecting purchases of prescription medication H.R. 4619, To amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to provide temporary relief from the annual fee imposed on health insurance providers, to the extent that such fee is due to Puerto Rican health insurance H.R. 4620, Protecting Families and Small Businesses Act of 2017 H.R. 4978/S. 2410, Chronic Disease Management Act of 2018 H.R. 5009, Jessies Law H.R. 5041, Safe Disposal of Unused Medication Act H.R. 5138, Bipartisan HSA Improvement Act of 2018 H.R. 5272, To provide additional guidance to grantees seeking funding to treat or prevent mental health or substance use disorders H.R. 5582, Abuse Deterrent Access Act of 2018 H.R. 5788, Synthetics Trafficking and Overdose Prevention (STOP) Act of 2018 H.R. 5892, To establish an Advisory Committee on Opioids and the Workplace to advise the Secretary of Labor on actions the Department of Labor can take to address the impact of opioid abuse on the workplace H.R. 6199, Restoring Access to Medication and Modernizing Health Savings Accounts Act of 2018 H.R. 6311, Increasing Access to Lower Premium Plans and Expanding Health Savings Accounts Act of 2018 S. 108, Medical Device Access and Innovation Protection Act S. 191, Patient Freedom Act of 2017 S. 222, Obamacare Replacement Act S. 251, Protecting Medicare from Executive Action Act of 2017 S. 974, Creating and Restoring Equal Access To Equivalent Samples (CREATES) Act of 2017 S. 1835, Lower Premiums Through Reinsurance Act of 2017 S. 1850, Protecting Jessica Grubb's Legacy Act S. 1859, Healthcare Tax Relief Act S. 1978, Small Business and Family Health Tax Relief Act of 2017 S. 2004, Combating the Opioid Epidemic Act S. 2164, To amend the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 respecting the scoring of preventive health savings S. 3057, Synthetics Trafficking and Overdose Prevention (STOP) Act of 2018 Draft legislation to stabilize individual market premiums for the 2018 and 2019 plan years and provide meaningful State flexibility (Alexander-Murray) Proposed regulation on health reimbursement arrangements and other account-based group health plans (83 Fed. Reg. 54,420-54,477, October 29, 2018) Final Regulation, definition of employer under Section 3(5) of ERISA - association health plans (83 Fed. Reg. 28912-28964, June 21, 2018) Various issues relating to Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148) and the Health Care and Education Affordability Reconciliation Act of 2010 (P.L. 111-152), including the employer-sponsored health care system, implementation of regulatory process, provider network adequacy, delivery system reform, health savings account (HSAs), health reimbursement account (HRAs), and flexible spending account (FSAs) changes, IPAB, employer mandate, reporting requirements for issuers and applicable large employers, premium stabilization programs, medical loss ratio, medical malpractice reform, exchanges, the impact on small business, the Small Business Tax Credit, section 1332 waivers, section 1557 on nondiscrimination, caps on compensation deductibility required under section 9014, incompleteness or inaccuracy of cost impact analysis, lack of quantified benefit analysis, and need for empirical data sources on which to base costs and benefits, the Cost Sharing Reduction (CSR) program, the section 9010 Health Insurance Providers Fee or Health Insurance Tax (HIT), 40% excise tax on high-cost employer-sponsored health coverage (Cadillac tax); medical device tax; protect Medicare Part D's Non-Interference Clause from repeal Public Health Services Act (P.L.78-410), Internal Revenue Code and the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) (P.L. 93-406), regarding regulatory process and legislative corrections to ERISA preemption, changes to Medicare Advantage and Parts B, C, and D, including rebates and non-interference with prescription drug prices, entitlement reform, health information technology, telemedicine services in Medicare, and coordination and disease management programs; House Republican Taskforce on Health Care report; A Better Way to Fix Health Care; association health plans; importation of foreign pharmaceuticals into the United States and preemptive authority of federal food and drug regulations; Executive Order 13813, Promoting Healthcare Choice and Competition; addressing the opioids crisis, including end-stage renal disease; balance or surprise billing; single-payer health care options; aligning 42 CFR Part 2 with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (P.L. 104-191) for the purposes of treatment, payment, and health car operation (TPO); inclusion of prescription drug pricing on 2019 congressional agenda; general advocacy for Congress to reach a working quorum for the board of the Export-Import Bank; section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974; U.N. Convention on the Assignment of Receivables in Int'l Trade
Client expense: $15,950,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Office of the Vice President of the United States, Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), Social Security Administration (SSA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2018 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Step Therapy Reform HR 2077 Labor HHS Appropriations - Alzheimer's Research & 21st Century Cures implementation, BOLD Act (S. 2076, H.R. 4256),CHANGE Act (S. 2387, H.R. 4957), Excellence in Mental Health Care Act (H.R. 3931, S. 1905), HDHP & HSA bills (HR 4978, S. 2410), Medicare Part D, 6 protected classes
Client expense: $150,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Legislative Opioids Crisis Response Act - S. 2680/H.R. 6 Health Care Reform - ongoing legislative and regulatory implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), Cadillac tax on health benefits Continuing Appropriations Act of 2018 - H.J. Res. 125 - two year delay of the Cadillac Tax Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2017 - S. 58/H.R. 173 Health Savings Act of 2017 - S. 403/H.R. 1175 Creating High Quality-Results and Outcomes Necessary to Improve Chronic (CHRONIC) Care Act - S. 870 Save American Workers Act - H.R. 3798 Chronic Disease Management Act of 2018 - S. 2410/H.R. 4978 Broader Options for Americans Act - H.R. 2579 Commonsense Reporting Act of 2017 - S. 1908/H.R. 3919 Workflex in the 21st Century Act - H.R. 4219 ACA Relief Legislation - H.R. 4616 Bipartisan HSA Improvements Act of 2018 - H.R. 5138 HSA Employer Flexibility Act - H.R. 6128 Restoring Access to Medication and Modernizing Health Savings Accounts Act - S. 6199 Increasing Access to Lower Premium Plans and Expanding Health Savings Accounts Act - H.R. 6311 Patient Right to Know Drug Prices Act - S. 2554 Paid Family Leave Pilot Extension Act of 2018 - S. 3412 Reducing Costs for Out-of-Network Service Act of 2018 - S. 3541 No More Surprise Medical Bills Act of 2018 - S. 3592 Retirement, Savings, and Other Tax Relief Act of 2018 Protecting Patients from Surprise Medical Bills Act - Legislative Discussion Draft The Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2018 Fiscal Year 2019 budget proposal - provisions affecting employer-sponsored benefits Cost transparency and out-of-network billing Regulatory and Other Cost transparency Association Health Plans (AHPs) Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRAs) - Proposed regulations to use HRAs to purchase health insurance on the individual markets High Deductible Health Plans (HDHPs) Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) Department of Health & Human Services - Blueprint to Lower Drug Prices and Reduce Out-of-Pocket Costs Federal disaster tax, filing and reporting relief for employers and individuals Presidential Executive Order: Reducing Regulation and Controlling Regulatory Cost Presidential Executive Order: Minimizing the Economic Burden of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Pending Repeal Presidential Executive Order Promoting Healthcare Choice and Competition Across the United States - STLDI Employer wellness programs - nondiscrimination rules: Americans with Disabilities ACT (ADA) & Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) - Final regulations Medicare Advantage Program State health care requirements affecting self-insured plans FAQs - proposed guidance regarding implementation the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008 (MHPAEA) - as amended by the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and the 21st Century Cures Act Electronic communication and disclosure of benefits information Paid leave proposals and issues
Client expense: $286,066 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2018 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
General diabetes prevention; H.R.4978/S.2410, Chronic Disease Management Act of 2018. Issues related to Growth Awareness Week.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Legislative and regulatory issues including: Health care reform Implementation of the Affordable Care Act -- PL 111-148 Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 -- H.R. 1892/PL 115-123 Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2017 - S. 58/H.R. 173 Save American Workers Act -- H.R. 3798 Restoring Access to Medication and Modernizing Health Savings Accounts Act (H.R. 6199) Increasing Access to Lower Premium Plans and Expanding Health Savings Accounts Act (H.R. 6311) Health Savings Act of 2017 - S. 403/H.R. 1175 Chronic Disease Management Act - S. 2410/H.R. 4978 Bipartisan HSA Improvement Act of 2018 - H.R. 5138/H.R. 6305 Mental Health Parity H.R. 6301, to provide high deductible health plans with first dollar coverage flexibility H.R. 6317, to provide that direct primary care service arrangements do not disqualify deductible health savings account contributions H.R. 6309, to allow individuals entitled to Medicare Part A by reason of being over age 65 to contribute to health savings accounts H.R. 6306, to increase the contribution limitation for health savings accounts, and for other purposes H.R. 4616, to provide for a temporary moratorium on the employer mandate and to provide for a delay in the implementation of the excise tax on high cost employer-sponsored health coverage H.R. 6, the Substance Use-Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment (SUPPORT) for Patients and Communities Act S. 2554, the Patient Right to Know Drug Prices Act S. 2553, the Know the Lowest Price Act HHS Blueprint to Lower Drug Prices and Reduce Out-of-Pocket Costs, RIN 0991-ZA49
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2018 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Legislative and regulatory issues including: Health care reform Implementation of the Affordable Care Act -- PL 111-148 Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 -- H.R. 1892/PL 115-123 Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2017 - S. 58/H.R. 173 Save American Workers Act -- H.R. 3798 Restoring Access to Medication and Modernizing Health Savings Accounts Act (H.R. 6199) Increasing Access to Lower Premium Plans and Expanding Health Savings Accounts Act (H.R. 6311) Health Savings Act of 2017 - S. 403/H.R. 1175 Chronic Disease Management Act - S. 2410/H.R. 4978 Bipartisan HSA Improvement Act of 2018 - H.R. 5138/H.R. 6305 Mental Health Parity H.R. 6301, to provide high deductible health plans with first dollar coverage flexibility H.R. 6317, to provide that direct primary care service arrangements do not disqualify deductible health savings account contributions H.R. 6309, to allow individuals entitled to Medicare Part A by reason of being over age 65 to contribute to health savings accounts H.R. 6306, to increase the contribution limitation for health savings accounts, and for other purposes H.R. 4616, to provide for a temporary moratorium on the employer mandate and to provide for a delay in the implementation of the excise tax on high cost employer-sponsored health coverage H.R. 6, the Substance Use-Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment (SUPPORT) for Patients and Communities Act S. 2554, the Patient Right to Know Drug Prices Act S. 2553, the Know the Lowest Price Act HHS Blueprint to Lower Drug Prices and Reduce Out-of-Pocket Costs, RIN 0991-ZA49
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2018 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Legislative and regulatory issues including: improvements to Health Savings Accounts coupled with high deductible health plans, Medicare and Medicare Advantage, payment reform, Food and Drug Administration, and wellness. Health Savings Act of 2017 - S. 403/H.R. 1175 H.R. 6199, Restoring Access to Medication and Modernizing Health Savings Accounts Act Chronic Disease Management Act - S.2410/H.R. 4978 Bipartisan HSA Improvement Act of 2018 - H.R. 5138 and H.R. 6305 H.R. 6301, to provide high deductible health plans with first dollar coverage flexibility HHS Blueprint to Lower Drug Prices and Reduce Out-of-Pocket Costs, RIN 0991-ZA49
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Economic Council (NEC), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2018 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Legislative and regulatory issues including: improvements to Health Savings Accounts coupled with high deductible health plans, Medicare and Medicare Advantage, payment reform, Food and Drug Administration, and wellness. Health Savings Act of 2017 - S. 403/H.R. 1175 H.R. 6199, Restoring Access to Medication and Modernizing Health Savings Accounts Act Chronic Disease Management Act - S.2410/H.R. 4978 Bipartisan HSA Improvement Act of 2018 - H.R. 5138 and H.R. 6305 H.R. 6301, to provide high deductible health plans with first dollar coverage flexibility HHS Blueprint to Lower Drug Prices and Reduce Out-of-Pocket Costs, RIN 0991-ZA49
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Economic Council (NEC), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2018 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Legislative and regulatory issues including: improvements to Health Savings Accounts coupled with high deductible health plans, Medicare and Medicare Advantage, payment reform, Food and Drug Administration, and wellness. Health Savings Act of 2017 - S. 403/H.R. 1175 H.R. 6199, Restoring Access to Medication and Modernizing Health Savings Accounts Act Chronic Disease Management Act - S.2410/H.R. 4978 Bipartisan HSA Improvement Act of 2018 - H.R. 5138 and H.R. 6305 H.R. 6301, to provide high deductible health plans with first dollar coverage flexibility HHS Blueprint to Lower Drug Prices and Reduce Out-of-Pocket Costs, RIN 0991-ZA49
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Economic Council (NEC), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2018 · fourth_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
Health Savings Act of 2017 - S. 403/H.R. 1175 Chronic Disease Management Act - S. 2410/H.R. 4978 Bipartisan HSA Improvement Act of 2018 - H.R. 5138/H.R. 6305 H.R. 6301, to provide high deductible health plans with first dollar coverage flexibility H.R. 6317, to provide that direct primary care service arrangements do not disqualify deductible health savings account contributions H.R. 6309, to allow individuals entitled to Medicare Part A by reason of being over age 65 to contribute to health savings accounts H.R. 6306, to increase the contribution limitation for health savings accounts, and for other purposes H.R. 6199, Restoring Access to Medication and Modernizing Health Savings Accounts Act H.R. 6311, Increasing Access to Lower Premium Plans and Expanding Health Savings Accounts Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Economic Council (NEC), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2018 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Health Savings Act of 2017 - S. 403/H.R. 1175 Chronic Disease Management Act - S. 2410/H.R. 4978 Bipartisan HSA Improvement Act of 2018 - H.R. 5138/H.R. 6305 H.R. 6301, to provide high deductible health plans with first dollar coverage flexibility H.R. 6317, to provide that direct primary care service arrangements do not disqualify deductible health savings account contributions H.R. 6309, to allow individuals entitled to Medicare Part A by reason of being over age 65 to contribute to health savings accounts H.R. 6306, to increase the contribution limitation for health savings accounts, and for other purposes H.R. 6199, Restoring Access to Medication and Modernizing Health Savings Accounts Act H.R. 6311, Increasing Access to Lower Premium Plans and Expanding Health Savings Accounts Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Economic Council (NEC), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2018 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
General diabetes prevention; medication affordability and access; implementation of P.L. 115-80 (H.R. 309/S. 920) Clinical Care Commission Act; H.R. 1628 American Health Care Act (AHCA) and Better Care Reconciliation Act of 2017; World Hemophilia Day; H.R.4978/S. 2410 Chronic Disease Management Act of 2018; Draft legislation related to "Medical Shared Savings for Citizens and Communities to Power Economic Development, Lower Health Care Costs and Expanded Insurance Coverage" i.e. Community Health Savings Accounts (HSAs); Growth Awareness Week 2018
Client expense: $870,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Economic Council (NEC), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2018 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 1 - Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (Reduces ACA individual mandate penalty.) H.R. 6 - Substance Use-Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment (SUPPORT) for Patients and Communities Act (Employer-sponsored plan Medicare secondary payer rules.) H.R. 1313 - The Preserving Employee Wellness Programs Act (Clarification of wellness programs.) H.R. 3798 - Save American Workers Act (Amends the ACA definition of full-time.) H.R. 5138 - Bipartisan HSA Improvement Act of 2018 (Expands the use of Health Savings Accounts.) H.R. 6128- HSA Employer Flexibility Act (Expansion of HSAs to include on-site employee clinics, retail clinics & telehealth services.) H.R. 173 and S. 58 - The Middle-Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act (Repeals the health care excise tax.) H.R. 3919 and S. 1908 - Commonsense Reporting Act (Clarifies the ACA employer reporting requirements.) H.R. 4978 / S. 2410 - Chronic Disease Management Act of 2018 (Expands HSA to provide care for chronic conditions with no deductible.) H.R. 6301 - Promoting High-Value Health Care Through Flexibility for High Deductible Health Plans Act (Expands the use of Health Savings Accounts.) H.R. 6305 - Bipartisan HSA Improvement Act (Expands the use of Health Savings Accounts.) H.R.6199 - Restoring Access to Medication Act (Expands the use of Flexible Spending Arrangements and Health Savings Accounts.) H.R. 6312- Personal Health Investment Today (PHIT) Act (Expands the use of Health Savings Accounts.) H.R. 4616 - Employer Relief Act (Repeals employer mandate penalty.) H.R. 6311 - Premium Plans and Expanding Health Savings Accounts Act (Expands the use of Health Savings Accounts.) H.J. Res 125 The Extension of Continuing Appropriations Act (Delayed the Cadillac Tax until 2022.) S. 1782 - Forty Hours is Full-Time Act (Amends the ACA definition of full-time.) Association Health Plans (DOL) Health Care Reform - White House ACA Employer Reporting Requirements - Treasury Department
Client expense: $445,840 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2018 · fourth_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
Americans with Disabilities Act Tailored Regulation H.J.Res.111/S.J.Res.47 S.J.Res.57 H.R. 394/S.85, Restoring Access to Medication Act of 2017 H.R.35, Health Savings Act of 2017 H.R.1476, The Native American Health Savings Improvement Act H.R.1457, MOBILE Act of 2017 H.R. 1175/ S. 403, The Health Savings Act of 2017 H.R. 4028, PROTECT Act of 2017 H.R. 4978 / S. 2410, Chronic Disease Management Act of 2018 H.R. 6199, Restoring Access to Medication and Modernizing Health Savings Accounts Act of 2018 H.R. 6311, Increasing Access to Lower Premium Plans and Expanding Health Savings Accounts Act of 2018 H.R. 6743, Consumer Information Notification Requirement Act Arbitration Clauses in Financial Contracts Fair Lending Laws Small Dollar Lending Military Lending Act
Client expense: $2,130,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2018 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
H.R.6261 - Improving Choices in Health Care Coverage Act S.3095 - Building a Health Care Workforce for the Future Act H.R.6128 - HSA Employer Flexibility Act H.R.6110 - Dr. Todd Graham Pain Management, Treatment, and Recovery Act of 2018 H.R.6098 - Family Medical Leave Modernization Act H.R.6097 - State-Based Universal Health Care Act of 2018 H.R.6082 - Overdose Prevention and Patient Safety Act H.R.6 - SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act S.3063 - Health Insurance Tax Relief Act of 2018 H.R.6071 - SERV Communities Act S.3053 - CHIP Mental Health and Addiction Parity Act S.3048 - Examining Opioid Treatment Infrastructure Act of 2018 H.R.6050 - Increasing Access to Care Act S.3016 - Action for Dental Health Act of 2018 S.3000 - Patient Advocacy Transparency Act H.R.5997 - Ensuring Patient Access to Critical Breakthrough Products Act of 2018 H.Res.915 - Expressing the sense of the Congress in support of protecting patients' access to medically appropriate, evidence-based healthcare and information, and the ethical and professional obligations of healthcare professionals to provide that care and information H.R.5966 - Women Veterans Access to Quality Care Act of 2018 H.R.5965 - Access to Infertility Treatment and Care Act H.R.5963 - To delay the reimposition of the annual fee on health insurance providers until after 2020 S.2960 - Access to Infertility Treatment and Care Act S.Res.526 - A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that politicians should not interfere with a woman's personal health care decisions or attempt to prevent providers from offering their full medical recommendations to their patients H.R.5942 - Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2018 H.R.5933 - Substance Abuse Prevention Act of 2018 H.R.5932 - Increasing Access to Mental Health in Schools Act H.R.5925 - CRISIS Act S.2934 - Increasing Access to Mental Health in Schools Act H.R.5917 - Professional's Access to Health Workforce Integration Act of 2018 H.R.5914 - To require a study and report on policy and regulatory changes that may have contributed to the opioid epidemic S.2920 - Commit to Opioid Medical Prescriber Accountability and Safety for Seniors Act of 2018 S.2912 - Opioid Addiction Treatment Programs Enhancement Act H.R.6144 - Know the Lowest Price Act of 2018 S.204 - Trickett Wendler, Frank Mongiello, Jordan McLinn, and Matthew Bellina Right to Try Act of 2017 S.2680 - Opioid Crisis Response Act of 2018 H.R.5511 - Healthy Communities Act of 2018 H.R.5491 - Rural Health Insurance Act of 2018 H.R.5455 - Accelerating Biomedical Research Act H.R.5641 - State Offices of Rural Health Reauthorization Act of 2018 H.R.5625 - Easy Enrollment Act of 2018 H.R.5624 - Pathway to Universal Coverage Act of 2018 H.R.5603 - Access to Telehealth Services for Substance Use Disorders Act S.2732 - Defending Access to Mental Health Care Act H.R.5699 - HOST Act of 2018 S.2802 - Responsible Additions and Increases to Sustain Employee Health Benefits Act of 2018 H.R.5725 - BEST Act S.2902 - Better Data Sharing to Combat the Opioid Crisis Act S.2901 - eTREAT Act H.R.5892 - To establish an Advisory Committee on Opioids and the Workplace to advise the Secretary of Labor on actions the Department of Labor can take to address the impact of opioid abuse on the workplace H.R.5858 - Primary Care Patient Protection Act of 2018 S.2875 - COMBAT Act of 2018 H.R.5795 - Overdose Prevention and Patient Safety Act S.2851 - Regional Health Care Emergency Preparedness and Response Systems Act H.R.5775 - Providing Reliable Options for Patients and Educational Resources Act of 2018 H.R.5769 - Expanding Access to Treatment Act S. 2608 - Reducing Opioid Risk Act S. 2589 - Comprehensive Opioid Recovery Centers Act of 2018 S. 2582 - Consumer Health Insurance Protection Act of 2018 S. 2554 - Patient Right to Know Drug Prices Act H.R. 5258 - Affordable Health Insurance for the Middle Class Act H.R. 5254 - To direct the Secretary of HHS to conduct a study on the feasibility of expanding eligibility for enrollment in Medicare Advantage plans to individuals enrolled under the Medicaid program or enrolled under a group health plan H.R. 5223 - Health Care Workplace Violence Prevention Act S. 2507 - Improving Choice in Health Care Coverage Act H.R. 5155 - Undo Sabotage and Expand Affordability of Health Insurance Act of 2018 S. 2496 - Small Business Health Account Act of 2018 S. 2494 - Fair Care Act H.R. 5138 - Bipartisan HSA Improvement Act of 2018 H.R. 5124 - Community Action Opioid Response Act of 2018 H.R. 5097 - PAVE Act of 2018 H.R. 5080 - COMBAT Act of 2018 H.R. 5062 - Advancing Access to Precision Medicine Act H.R. 5047 - VA Community Care Enhancement Act S. 2437 - Opioid Response Enhancement Act S. 2415 - Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act H.R. 4978 - Chronic Disease Management Act of 2018 S. 2410 - Chronic Disease Management Act of 2018 H.R. 4952 - To direct the Secretary of HHS to conduct a study and submit a report on the effects of the inclusion of quality increases in the determination of blended benchmark amounts under part C of the Medicare program H.R. 4938 - Respond NOW Act H.R. 4894 - Harmful Tax Prevention Act H.R. 4841 - Standardizing Electronic Prior Authorization for Safe Prescribing Act of 2018 H.R. 4831 - Healthcare Tax Relief Act H.R. 4820 - ASK Act S. 2315 - Over-the-Counter Drug Safety, Innovation, and Reform Act H.R. 4808 - Transparent Health Care Pricing Act of 2018 S. 2312 - HELP Act H.R. 4784 - ACA OUTREACH Act H.R. 4778 - Behavioral Health Coverage Transparency Act of 2018 S. 2302 - Access to Independent Health Insurance Advisors Act of 2018 S. 2301 - Behavioral Health Coverage Transparency Act of 2018 H.R. 4575 - A bill to amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to preserve consumer and employer access to licensed independent insurance producers. S. 2303 - A bill to amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to preserve consumer and employer access to licensed independent insurance producers. H.R. 1625 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 S. 2553 - Know the Lowest Price Act of 2018 H.R. 5343 - Prescription Transparency Act of 2018 H.R. 5150 - Protecting Medicare from Excessive Price Increases Act of 2018 H.R. 4874 - End The Shutdown Act of 2018 H.R. 4872 - End The Shutdown Act of 2018 H.R. 5104 - A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for a special enrollment period under Medicare for individuals enrolled in COBRA continuation coverage, and for other purposes H.R. 6 - SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act S. 2554 - Patient Right to Know Drug Prices Act S. 2553 - Know the Lowest Price Act of 2018 H.R. 302 - FAA Re authorization Act of 2018 H. R. 6662 - Empowering Seniors Enrollment Decision Act of 2018 H.R. 6305 - Bipartisan HSA Improvement Act of 2018 H.R. 6312 - Personal Health Investment Today (PHIT) Act H.R. 6309 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow individuals entitled to Medicare Part A by reason of being over age 65 to contribute to health savings accounts H.R. 4616 - To amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to provide for a temporary moratorium on the employer mandate and to provide for a delay in the implementation of the excise tax on high cost employer-sponsored health coverage H.R. 6311 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to modify the definition of qualified health plan for purposes of the health insurance premium tax credit and to allow individuals purchasing health insurance in the individual market to purchase a lower premium copper plan
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
2018 · fourth_quarter · Insurance
H.R. 1409 Cancer Drug Parity Act of 2017 H.R. 4978 Chronic Disease Management Act of 2018 S. 3388 Ensuring Coverage for Patients with Pre-Existing Conditions Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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"
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $23,450
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2018 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Expanding HSA-HDHP preventive care safe harbor to include chronic conditions -- Chronic Disease Management Act of 2018 (S.2410/HR 4978)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $15,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Insurance
H.R.1409, Cancer Drug Parity Act of 2017, advocate for equitable coverage of cancer therapies; H.R.2999, Patients Access to Treatment Act, advocate for access to cancer therapies; H.R.4978, Chronic Disease Management Act of 2018; H.R.3388, Ensuring Coverage for Patients with Pre-Existing Conditions Act.
Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Chronic Disease Management Act (H.R. 4978/S. 2410)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 1 - Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (Reduces ACA individual mandate penalty.) H.R. 6 - Substance Use-Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment (SUPPORT) for Patients and Communities Act (Employer-sponsored plan Medicare secondary payer rules.) H.R. 1313 - The Preserving Employee Wellness Programs Act (Clarification of wellness programs.) H.R. 3798 - Save American Workers Act (Amends the ACA definition of full-time.) H.R. 5138 - Bipartisan HSA Improvement Act of 2018 (Expands the use of Health Savings Accounts.) H.R. 6128- HSA Employer Flexibility Act (Expansion of HSAs to include on-site employee clinics, retail clinics & telehealth services.) H.J. Res 125 The Extension of Continuing Appropriations Act (Delayed the Cadillac Tax until 2022.) H.R. 6301 - Promoting High-Value Health Care Through Flexibility for High Deductible Health Plans Act (Expands the use of Health Savings Accounts.) H.R. 6305 - Bipartisan HSA Improvement Act (Expands the use of Health Savings Accounts.) H.R.6199 - Restoring Access to Medication Act (Expands the use of Flexible Spending Arrangements and Health Savings Accounts.) H.R. 6312- Personal Health Investment Today (PHIT) Act (Expands the use of Health Savings Accounts.) H.R. 4616 - Employer Relief Act (Repeals employer mandate penalty.) H.R. 6311 - Premium Plans and Expanding Health Savings Accounts Act (Expands the use of Health Savings Accounts.) H.R. 173 and S. 58 - The Middle-Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act (Repeals the health care excise tax.) H.R. 3919 and S. 1908 - Commonsense Reporting Act (Clarifies the ACA employer reporting requirements.) H.R. 4978 / S. 2410 - Chronic Disease Management Act of 2018 (Expands HSA to provide care for chronic conditions with no deductible.) S. 1782 - Forty Hours is Full-Time Act (Amends the ACA definition of full-time.) Association Health Plans (DOL) Health Care Reform - White House
Client expense: $723,049 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), White House Office
2018 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
S. 28, Health Savings Account Expansion Act (Flake) - HSA improvements S. 85, Restoring Access to Medications Act (Roberts) - paying for OTC products with HSA funds S. 403, Health Savings Act (Hatch) - HSA and FSA improvements S. 761, Health Care Options Act (Alexander) - using premiums for off-Exchange plans S. 1859, Healthcare Tax Relief Act (Gardner) - suspension of ACA health insurance tax S. 1978, Small Business and Family Health Tax Relief Act (Heitkamp) - suspension of ACA health insurance tax S. 2410, Chronic Disease Management Act (Thune) - flexibility for high-deductible health plans S. 3063, Health Insurance Tax Relief Act (Barrasso) - suspension of ACA health insurance tax H.R. 246, Jobs and Premium Protection Act (Noem-Sinema) - repeal of ACA health insurance tax H.R. 247, Health Savings Account Expansion Act (Brat) - HSA improvements H.R. 394, Restoring Access to Medications Act (Jenkins) - paying for OTC products with HSA funds H.R. 1175, Health Savings Act (Paulsen) - HSA and FSA improvements H.R. 3798, Save American Workers Act (Walorski) - delay in Cadillac tax H.R. 4616 (Nunes) - delay in ACA excise tax on employer-provided health coverage H.R. 4618 (Jenkins) - use of HSA funds for OTC medications H.R. 4620, Protecting Families and Small Businesses Act (Noem) - relief from ACA health insurance tax H.R. 4894, Harmful Tax Prevention Act (Noem) - relief from ACA health insurance tax H.R. 4978, Chronic Disease Management Act (Black) - flexibility for high-deductible health plans H.R. 5138, Bipartisan HSA Improvement Act (Kelly) - HSA changes H.R. 5963, Health Insurance Premium Reduction Act (Noem) - suspension of ACA health insurance tax H.R. 6199, Restoring Access to Medication Act (Jenkins) - OTC medical products as qualified medical expense, HSA improvements H.R. 6301, Promoting High-Value Health Care Through Flexibility for High Deductible Health Plans Act (Roskam) - flexibility on first dollar coverage for HSA plans H.R. 6305, Bipartisan HSA Improvement Act (Kelly) - HSA flexibility; treatment of certain employment-related services; FSA and HRA conversions H.R. 6306, Health Care Security Act (Paulsen) - HSA contribution limits, spousal catch-up contributions, grace period for medical expenses H.R. 6309, Allowing Working Seniors to Keep Their Health Savings Accounts Act (Paulsen) - HSA contributions by Medicare-eligible individuals H.R. 6311, Increasing Access to Lower Premium Plans and Expanding HSAs Act (Roskam) - suspension of health insurance tax, HSA improvements H.R. 6312, Personal Health Investment Today Act (Smith) - medical care tax deduction for qualified sports and fitness expenses H.R. 6313, RAISE Health Benefits Act (Stivers) - Health FSA rollovers H.R. 6314, Health Savings Act (Burgess) - definition of high-deductible health plan H.R. 6317, Primary Care Enhancement Act (Paulsen) - participation by HSA-eligible individuals in direct primary care (DPC) arrangements Regulatory Issues: Annual insurer provider fees; issues concerning the patient-centered outcomes research fee; employer and individual coverage mandate; W-2 reporting requirements; health reimbursement accounts; deductibility limits for insurer compensation; health insurer and employer reporting of health coverage; issues related to implementation of health insurance tax; issues related to the refundable credit for coverage under a qualified health plan; issues related to coverage of chronic conditions in high deductible health plans; issues related to health savings accounts; issues related to the deductibility of employer-sponsored health coverage; issues related to enhancing tax treatment of long-term care insurance; issues related to qualified small employer health reimbursement accounts (QSEHRAs); issues related to implementation of the excise tax on high cost employer-sponsored health coverage; and other issues relating to health care reform implementation.
Client expense: $1,500,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2018 · second_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
S. 28, Health Savings Account Expansion Act (Flake) - HSA improvements S. 85, Restoring Access to Medications Act (Roberts) - paying for OTC products with HSA funds S. 403, Health Savings Act (Hatch) - HSA and FSA improvements S. 761, Health Care Options Act (Alexander) - using premiums for off-Exchange plans S. 1859, Healthcare Tax Relief Act (Gardner) - suspension of ACA health insurance tax S. 1978, Small Business and Family Health Tax Relief Act (Heitkamp) - suspension of ACA health insurance tax S. 2410, Chronic Disease Management Act (Thune) - flexibility for high-deductible health plans S. 3063, Health Insurance Tax Relief Act (Barrasso) - suspension of ACA health insurance tax H.R. 195, Extension of Continuing Appropriations Act - one-year suspension of ACA health insurance tax, two-year delay in ACA excise tax on employer-sponsored health plans H.R. 246, Jobs and Premium Protection Act (Noem-Sinema) - repeal of ACA health insurance tax H.R. 247, Health Savings Account Expansion Act (Brat) - HSA improvements H.R. 394, Restoring Access to Medications Act (Jenkins) - paying for OTC products with HSA funds H.R. 1175, Health Savings Act (Paulsen) - HSA and FSA improvements H.R. 4616 (Nunes) - delay in ACA excise tax on employer-provided health coverage H.R. 4618 (Jenkins) - use of HSA funds for OTC medications H.R. 4620, Protecting Families and Small Businesses Act (Noem) - relief from ACA health insurance tax H.R. 4894, Harmful Tax Prevention Act (Noem) - relief from ACA health insurance tax H.R. 4978, Chronic Disease Management Act (Black) - flexibility for high-deductible health plans H.R. 5138, Bipartisan HSA Improvement Act (Kelly) - HSA changes H.R. 5963, Health Insurance Premium Reduction Act (Noem) - suspension of ACA health insurance tax H.R. 6199, Restoring Access to Medication Act (Jenkins) -- OTC medical products as qualified medical expense H.R. 6301, Promoting High-Value Health Care Through Flexibility for High Deductible Health Plans Act (Roskam) - flexibility on first dollar coverage for HSA plans H.R. 6305, Bipartisan HSA Improvement Act (Kelly) - HSA flexibility H.R. 6314, Health Savings Act (Burgess) - definition of high-deductible health plan Regulatory Issues: Annual insurer provider fees; issues concerning the patient-centered outcomes research fee; employer and individual coverage mandate; W-2 reporting requirements; health reimbursement accounts; deductibility limits for insurer compensation; health insurer and employer reporting of health coverage; issues related to implementation of health insurance tax; issues related to the refundable credit for coverage under a qualified health plan; issues related to coverage of chronic conditions in high deductible health plans; issues related to health savings accounts; issues related to the deductibility of employer-sponsored health coverage; issues related to qualified small employer health reimbursement accounts (QSEHRAs); issues related to implementation of the excise tax on high cost employer-sponsored health coverage; and other issues relating to health care reform implementation.
Client expense: $1,410,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2018 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Legislation related to the taxation of employer-provided health benefits: Health Savings Act of 2017 - S. 403/H.R. 1175 Chronic Disease Management Act - S. 2410/H.R. 4978 Bipartisan HSA Improvement Act of 2018 - H.R. 5138/H.R. 6305 H.R. 6301, to provide high deductible health plans with first dollar coverage flexibility H.R. 6317, to provide that direct primary care service arrangements do not disqualify deductible health savings account contributions H.R. 6309, to allow individuals entitled to Medicare Part A by reason of being over age 65 to contribute to health savings accounts H.R. 6306, to increase the contribution limitation for health savings accounts, and for other purposes H.R. 6199, Restoring Access to Medication and Modernizing Health Savings Accounts Act H.R. 6311, Increasing Access to Lower Premium Plans and Expanding Health Savings Accounts Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Economic Council (NEC), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2018 · third_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
Legislation related to the taxation of employer-provided health benefits: Health Savings Act of 2017 - S. 403/H.R. 1175 Chronic Disease Management Act - S. 2410/H.R. 4978 Bipartisan HSA Improvement Act of 2018 - H.R. 5138/H.R. 6305 H.R. 6301, to provide high deductible health plans with first dollar coverage flexibility H.R. 6317, to provide that direct primary care service arrangements do not disqualify deductible health savings account contributions H.R. 6309, to allow individuals entitled to Medicare Part A by reason of being over age 65 to contribute to health savings accounts H.R. 6306, to increase the contribution limitation for health savings accounts, and for other purposes H.R. 6199, Restoring Access to Medication and Modernizing Health Savings Accounts Act H.R. 6311, Increasing Access to Lower Premium Plans and Expanding Health Savings Accounts Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Economic Council (NEC), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2018 · third_quarter · Health Issues
Legislative and regulatory issues including: improvements to Health Savings Accounts coupled with high deductible health plans, Medicare and Medicare Advantage, payment reform, Food and Drug Administration, and wellness. Health Savings Act of 2017 - S. 403/H.R. 1175 H.R. 6199, Restoring Access to Medication and Modernizing Health Savings Accounts Act Chronic Disease Management Act - S.2410/H.R. 4978 Bipartisan HSA Improvement Act of 2018 - H.R. 5138 and H.R. 6305 H.R. 6301, to provide high deductible health plans with first dollar coverage flexibility HHS Blueprint to Lower Drug Prices and Reduce Out-of-Pocket Costs, RIN 0991-ZA49
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Economic Council (NEC), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2018 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Legislative and regulatory issues including: improvements to Health Savings Accounts coupled with high deductible health plans, Medicare and Medicare Advantage, payment reform, Food and Drug Administration, and wellness. Health Savings Act of 2017 - S. 403/H.R. 1175 H.R. 6199, Restoring Access to Medication and Modernizing Health Savings Accounts Act Chronic Disease Management Act - S.2410/H.R. 4978 Bipartisan HSA Improvement Act of 2018 - H.R. 5138 and H.R. 6305 H.R. 6301, to provide high deductible health plans with first dollar coverage flexibility HHS Blueprint to Lower Drug Prices and Reduce Out-of-Pocket Costs, RIN 0991-ZA49
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Economic Council (NEC), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2018 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Legislative and regulatory issues including: improvements to Health Savings Accounts coupled with high deductible health plans, Medicare and Medicare Advantage, payment reform, Food and Drug Administration, and wellness. Health Savings Act of 2017 - S. 403/H.R. 1175 H.R. 6199, Restoring Access to Medication and Modernizing Health Savings Accounts Act Chronic Disease Management Act - S.2410/H.R. 4978 Bipartisan HSA Improvement Act of 2018 - H.R. 5138 and H.R. 6305 H.R. 6301, to provide high deductible health plans with first dollar coverage flexibility HHS Blueprint to Lower Drug Prices and Reduce Out-of-Pocket Costs, RIN 0991-ZA49
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Economic Council (NEC), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2018 · third_quarter · Health Issues
Legislative and regulatory issues including: Health care reform Implementation of the Affordable Care Act -- PL 111-148 Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 -- H.R. 1892/PL 115-123 Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2017 - S. 58/H.R. 173 Save American Workers Act -- H.R. 3798 Restoring Access to Medication and Modernizing Health Savings Accounts Act (H.R. 6199) Increasing Access to Lower Premium Plans and Expanding Health Savings Accounts Act (H.R. 6311) Health Savings Act of 2017 - S. 403/H.R. 1175 Chronic Disease Management Act - S. 2410/H.R. 4978 Bipartisan HSA Improvement Act of 2018 - H.R. 5138/H.R. 6305 Mental Health Parity H.R. 6301, to provide high deductible health plans with first dollar coverage flexibility H.R. 6317, to provide that direct primary care service arrangements do not disqualify deductible health savings account contributions H.R. 6309, to allow individuals entitled to Medicare Part A by reason of being over age 65 to contribute to health savings accounts H.R. 6306, to increase the contribution limitation for health savings accounts, and for other purposes H.R. 4616, to provide for a temporary moratorium on the employer mandate and to provide for a delay in the implementation of the excise tax on high cost employer-sponsored health coverage H.R. 6, the Substance Use-Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment (SUPPORT) for Patients and Communities Act S. 2554, the Patient Right to Know Drug Prices Act S. 2553, the Know the Lowest Price Act HHS Blueprint to Lower Drug Prices and Reduce Out-of-Pocket Costs, RIN 0991-ZA49
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Economic Council (NEC), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2018 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Legislative and regulatory issues including: Health care reform Implementation of the Affordable Care Act -- PL 111-148 Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 -- H.R. 1892/PL 115-123 Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2017 - S. 58/H.R. 173 Save American Workers Act -- H.R. 3798 Restoring Access to Medication and Modernizing Health Savings Accounts Act (H.R. 6199) Increasing Access to Lower Premium Plans and Expanding Health Savings Accounts Act (H.R. 6311) Health Savings Act of 2017 - S. 403/H.R. 1175 Chronic Disease Management Act - S. 2410/H.R. 4978 Bipartisan HSA Improvement Act of 2018 - H.R. 5138/H.R. 6305 Mental Health Parity H.R. 6301, to provide high deductible health plans with first dollar coverage flexibility H.R. 6317, to provide that direct primary care service arrangements do not disqualify deductible health savings account contributions H.R. 6309, to allow individuals entitled to Medicare Part A by reason of being over age 65 to contribute to health savings accounts H.R. 6306, to increase the contribution limitation for health savings accounts, and for other purposes H.R. 4616, to provide for a temporary moratorium on the employer mandate and to provide for a delay in the implementation of the excise tax on high cost employer-sponsored health coverage H.R. 6, the Substance Use-Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment (SUPPORT) for Patients and Communities Act S. 2554, the Patient Right to Know Drug Prices Act S. 2553, the Know the Lowest Price Act HHS Blueprint to Lower Drug Prices and Reduce Out-of-Pocket Costs, RIN 0991-ZA49
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Economic Council (NEC), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2018 · third_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 6, Substance Use-Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment for Patients and Communities (SUPPORT) Act H.R. 35, Health Savings Act of 2017 H.R. 143, Health Insurance Industry Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2017 H.R. 173/S. 40/S. 58, Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2017 H.R. 184, Protect Medical Innovation Act of 2017 H.R. 195, Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, and for other purposes H.R. 246, To repeal the annual fee on health insurance providers enacted by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act H.R. 394/S. 85, Restoring Access to Medication Act of 2017 H.R. 620, ADA Education and Reform Act of 2017 H.R. 849/S. 260, Protecting Seniors Access to Medicare Act H.R. 1101, Small Business Health Fairness Act of 2017 H.R. 1175/S. 403, Health Savings Act of 2017 H.R. 1215, Protecting Access to Care Act of 2017 H.R. 1313, Preserving Employee Wellness Programs Act H.R. 1625, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 H.R. 1892, Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 H.R. 3331, To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to promote testing of incentive payments for behavioral health providers for adoption and use of certified electronic health record technology H.R. 3798, Save American Workers Act of 2017 H.R. 4284, Indexing Narcotics, Fentanyl, and Opioids (INFO) Act of 2018 H.R. 4616, To amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to provide for a temporary moratorium on the employer mandate and to provide for a delay in the implementation of the excise tax on high cost employer-sponsored health coverage H.R. 4617, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a temporary moratorium on the medical device excise tax H.R. 4618, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a temporary moratorium on certain taxes affecting purchases of prescription medication H.R. 4619, To amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to provide temporary relief from the annual fee imposed on health insurance providers, to the extent that such fee is due to Puerto Rican health insurance H.R. 4620, Protecting Families and Small Businesses Act of 2017 H.R. 4978/S. 2410, Chronic Disease Management Act of 2018 H.R. 5009, Jessies Law H.R. 5041, Safe Disposal of Unused Medication Act H.R. 5138, Bipartisan HSA Improvement Act of 2018 H.R. 5272, To provide additional guidance to grantees seeking funding to treat or prevent mental health or substance use disorders H.R. 5582, Abuse Deterrent Access Act of 2018 H.R. 5788, Synthetics Trafficking and Overdose Prevention (STOP) Act of 2018 H.R. 5892, To establish an Advisory Committee on Opioids and the Workplace to advise the Secretary of Labor on actions the Department of Labor can take to address the impact of opioid abuse on the workplace H.R. 6199, Restoring Access to Medication and Modernizing Health Savings Accounts Act of 2018 H.R. 6311, Increasing Access to Lower Premium Plans and Expanding Health Savings Accounts Act of 2018 S. 108, Medical Device Access and Innovation Protection Act S. 191, Patient Freedom Act of 2017 S. 222, Obamacare Replacement Act S. 251, Protecting Medicare from Executive Action Act of 2017 S. 974, Creating and Restoring Equal Access To Equivalent Samples (CREATES) Act of 2017 S. 1835, Lower Premiums Through Reinsurance Act of 2017 S. 1850, Protecting Jessica Grubb's Legacy Act S. 1859, Healthcare Tax Relief Act S. 1978, Small Business and Family Health Tax Relief Act of 2017 S. 2004, Combating the Opioid Epidemic Act S. 2164, To amend the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 respecting the scoring of preventive health savings S. 3057, Synthetics Trafficking and Overdose Prevention (STOP) Act of 2018 Draft legislation to stabilize individual market premiums for the 2018 and 2019 plan years and provide meaningful State flexibility (Alexander-Murray) Proposed regulations on definition of employer under section 3(5) of ERISA-association health plans (83 Fed. Reg. 614-636, January 5, 2018) Various issues relating to Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148) and the Health Care and Education Affordability Reconciliation Act of 2010 (P.L. 111-152), including the employer-sponsored health care system, implementation of regulatory process, provider network adequacy, delivery system reform, health savings account (HSAs), health reimbursement account (HRAs), and flexible spending account (FSAs) changes, IPAB, employer mandate, reporting requirements for issuers and applicable large employers, premium stabilization programs, medical loss ratio, medical malpractice reform, exchanges, the impact on small business, the Small Business Tax Credit, section 1332 waivers, section 1557 on nondiscrimination, caps on compensation deductibility required under section 9014, incompleteness or inaccuracy of cost impact analysis, lack of quantified benefit analysis, and need for empirical data sources on which to base costs and benefits, the Cost Sharing Reduction (CSR) program, the section 9010 Health Insurance Providers Fee or Health Insurance Tax (HIT), 40% excise tax on high-cost employer-sponsored health coverage (Cadillac tax); Public Health Services Act (P.L.78-410), Internal Revenue Code and the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) (P.L. 93-406), regarding regulatory process and legislative corrections to ERISA preemption, changes to Medicare Advantage and Parts B, C, and D, including rebates and non-interference with prescription drug prices, entitlement reform, health information technology, telemedicine services in Medicare, and coordination and disease management programs; House Republican Taskforce on Health Care report, A Better Way to Fix Health Care; association health plans; importation of foreign pharmaceuticals into the United States and preemptive authority of federal food and drug regulations; Executive Order 13813, Promoting Healthcare Choice and Competition; addressing the opioids crisis, including end-stage renal disease; balance or surprise billing; single-payer health care options
Client expense: $17,560,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agency for Toxic Substances & Disease Registry, Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Office of the Vice President of the United States, Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), Social Security Administration (SSA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2018 · third_quarter · Insurance
H.R. 1409 Cancer Drug Parity Act of 2017 H.R. 4978 Chronic Disease Management Act of 2018 S. 3388 Ensuring Coverage for Patients with Pre-Existing Conditions Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Health Issues
Legislative Opioids Crisis Response Act - S. 2680/H.R. 6 Health Care Reform - ongoing legislative and regulatory implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), Cadillac tax on health benefits Continuing Appropriations Act of 2018 - H.J. Res. 125 - two year delay of the Cadillac Tax Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2017 - S. 58/H.R. 173 Health Savings Act of 2017 - S. 403/H.R. 1175 Creating High Quality-Results and Outcomes Necessary to Improve Chronic (CHRONIC) Care Act - S. 870 Save American Workers Act - H.R. 3798 Chronic Disease Management Act of 2018 - S. 2410/H.R. 4978 Broader Options for Americans Act - H.R. 2579 Commonsense Reporting Act of 2017 - S. 1908/H.R. 3919 Workflex in the 21st Century Act - H.R. 4219 ACA Relief Legislation - H.R. 4616 Bipartisan HSA Improvements Act of 2018 - H.R. 5138 HSA Employer Flexibility Act - H.R. 6128 Restoring Access to Medication and Modernizing Health Savings Accounts Act - S. 6199 Increasing Access to Lower Premium Plans and Expanding Health Savings Accounts Act - H.R. 6311 Graham-Cassidy-Heller-Johnson (GCHJ) health care reform proposal The Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2018 Fiscal Year 2019 budget proposal - provisions affecting employer-sponsored benefits Cost transparency and out-of-network billing Regulatory and Other Association Health Plans (AHPs) Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRAs) High Deductible Health Plans (HDHPs) Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) Department of Health & Human Services - Blueprint to Lower Drug Prices and Reduce Out-of-Pocket Costs Federal disaster tax, filing and reporting relief for employers and individuals Presidential Executive Order: Reducing Regulation and Controlling Regulatory Cost Presidential Executive Order: Minimizing the Economic Burden of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Pending Repeal Presidential Executive Order Promoting Healthcare Choice and Competition Across the United States - STLDI Employer wellness programs - nondiscrimination rules: Americans with Disabilities ACT (ADA) & Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) - Final regulations Medicare Advantage Program State health care requirements affecting self-insured plans FAQs - proposed guidance regarding implementation the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008 (MHPAEA) - as amended by the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and the 21st Century Cures Act Electronic communication and disclosure of benefits information Paid leave proposals and issues
Client expense: $311,131 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2018 · third_quarter · Health Issues
General diabetes prevention; H.R.4978/S.2410, Chronic Disease Management Act of 2018. Issues related to Growth Awareness Week.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Health Issues
H.R.6261 - Improving Choices in Health Care Coverage Act S.3095 - Building a Health Care Workforce for the Future Act H.R.6128 - HSA Employer Flexibility Act H.R.6110 - Dr. Todd Graham Pain Management, Treatment, and Recovery Act of 2018 H.R.6098 - Family Medical Leave Modernization Act H.R.6097 - State-Based Universal Health Care Act of 2018 H.R.6082 - Overdose Prevention and Patient Safety Act H.R.6 - SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act S.3063 - Health Insurance Tax Relief Act of 2018 H.R.6071 - SERV Communities Act S.3053 - CHIP Mental Health and Addiction Parity Act S.3048 - Examining Opioid Treatment Infrastructure Act of 2018 H.R.6050 - Increasing Access to Care Act S.3016 - Action for Dental Health Act of 2018 S.3000 - Patient Advocacy Transparency Act H.R.5997 - Ensuring Patient Access to Critical Breakthrough Products Act of 2018 H.Res.915 - Expressing the sense of the Congress in support of protecting patients' access to medically appropriate, evidence-based healthcare and information, and the ethical and professional obligations of healthcare professionals to provide that care and information H.R.5966 - Women Veterans Access to Quality Care Act of 2018 H.R.5965 - Access to Infertility Treatment and Care Act H.R.5963 - To delay the reimposition of the annual fee on health insurance providers until after 2020 S.2960 - Access to Infertility Treatment and Care Act S.Res.526 - A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that politicians should not interfere with a woman's personal health care decisions or attempt to prevent providers from offering their full medical recommendations to their patients H.R.5942 - Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2018 H.R.5933 - Substance Abuse Prevention Act of 2018 H.R.5932 - Increasing Access to Mental Health in Schools Act H.R.5925 - CRISIS Act S.2934 - Increasing Access to Mental Health in Schools Act H.R.5917 - Professional's Access to Health Workforce Integration Act of 2018 H.R.5914 - To require a study and report on policy and regulatory changes that may have contributed to the opioid epidemic S.2920 - Commit to Opioid Medical Prescriber Accountability and Safety for Seniors Act of 2018 S.2912 - Opioid Addiction Treatment Programs Enhancement Act H.R.6144 - Know the Lowest Price Act of 2018 S.204 - Trickett Wendler, Frank Mongiello, Jordan McLinn, and Matthew Bellina Right to Try Act of 2017 S.2680 - Opioid Crisis Response Act of 2018 H.R.5511 - Healthy Communities Act of 2018 H.R.5491 - Rural Health Insurance Act of 2018 H.R.5455 - Accelerating Biomedical Research Act H.R.5641 - State Offices of Rural Health Reauthorization Act of 2018 H.R.5625 - Easy Enrollment Act of 2018 H.R.5624 - Pathway to Universal Coverage Act of 2018 H.R.5603 - Access to Telehealth Services for Substance Use Disorders Act S.2732 - Defending Access to Mental Health Care Act H.R.5699 - HOST Act of 2018 S.2802 - Responsible Additions and Increases to Sustain Employee Health Benefits Act of 2018 H.R.5725 - BEST Act S.2902 - Better Data Sharing to Combat the Opioid Crisis Act S.2901 - eTREAT Act H.R.5892 - To establish an Advisory Committee on Opioids and the Workplace to advise the Secretary of Labor on actions the Department of Labor can take to address the impact of opioid abuse on the workplace H.R.5858 - Primary Care Patient Protection Act of 2018 S.2875 - COMBAT Act of 2018 H.R.5795 - Overdose Prevention and Patient Safety Act S.2851 - Regional Health Care Emergency Preparedness and Response Systems Act H.R.5775 - Providing Reliable Options for Patients and Educational Resources Act of 2018 H.R.5769 - Expanding Access to Treatment Act S. 2608 - Reducing Opioid Risk Act S. 2589 - Comprehensive Opioid Recovery Centers Act of 2018 S. 2582 - Consumer Health Insurance Protection Act of 2018 S. 2554 - Patient Right to Know Drug Prices Act H.R. 5258 - Affordable Health Insurance for the Middle Class Act H.R. 5254 - To direct the Secretary of HHS to conduct a study on the feasibility of expanding eligibility for enrollment in Medicare Advantage plans to individuals enrolled under the Medicaid program or enrolled under a group health plan H.R. 5223 - Health Care Workplace Violence Prevention Act S. 2507 - Improving Choice in Health Care Coverage Act H.R. 5155 - Undo Sabotage and Expand Affordability of Health Insurance Act of 2018 S. 2496 - Small Business Health Account Act of 2018 S. 2494 - Fair Care Act H.R. 5138 - Bipartisan HSA Improvement Act of 2018 H.R. 5124 - Community Action Opioid Response Act of 2018 H.R. 5097 - PAVE Act of 2018 H.R. 5080 - COMBAT Act of 2018 H.R. 5062 - Advancing Access to Precision Medicine Act H.R. 5047 - VA Community Care Enhancement Act S. 2437 - Opioid Response Enhancement Act S. 2415 - Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act H.R. 4978 - Chronic Disease Management Act of 2018 S. 2410 - Chronic Disease Management Act of 2018 H.R. 4952 - To direct the Secretary of HHS to conduct a study and submit a report on the effects of the inclusion of quality increases in the determination of blended benchmark amounts under part C of the Medicare program H.R. 4938 - Respond NOW Act H.R. 4894 - Harmful Tax Prevention Act H.R. 4841 - Standardizing Electronic Prior Authorization for Safe Prescribing Act of 2018 H.R. 4831 - Healthcare Tax Relief Act H.R. 4820 - ASK Act S. 2315 - Over-the-Counter Drug Safety, Innovation, and Reform Act H.R. 4808 - Transparent Health Care Pricing Act of 2018 S. 2312 - HELP Act H.R. 4784 - ACA OUTREACH Act H.R. 4778 - Behavioral Health Coverage Transparency Act of 2018 S. 2302 - Access to Independent Health Insurance Advisors Act of 2018 S. 2301 - Behavioral Health Coverage Transparency Act of 2018 H.R. 4575 - A bill to amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to preserve consumer and employer access to licensed independent insurance producers. S. 2303 - A bill to amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to preserve consumer and employer access to licensed independent insurance producers. H.R. 1625 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 S. 2553 - Know the Lowest Price Act of 2018 H.R. 5343 - Prescription Transparency Act of 2018 H.R. 5150 - Protecting Medicare from Excessive Price Increases Act of 2018 H.R. 4874 - End The Shutdown Act of 2018 H.R. 4872 - End The Shutdown Act of 2018 H.R. 5104 - A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for a special enrollment period under Medicare for individuals enrolled in COBRA continuation coverage, and for other purposes H.R. 6 - SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act S. 2554 - Patient Right to Know Drug Prices Act S. 2553 - Know the Lowest Price Act of 2018 H.R. 302 - FAA Re authorization Act of 2018 H. R. 6662 - Empowering Seniors Enrollment Decision Act of 2018 H.R. 6305 - Bipartisan HSA Improvement Act of 2018 H.R. 6312 - Personal Health Investment Today (PHIT) Act H.R. 6309 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow individuals entitled to Medicare Part A by reason of being over age 65 to contribute to health savings accounts H.R. 4616 - To amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to provide for a temporary moratorium on the employer mandate and to provide for a delay in the implementation of the excise tax on high cost employer-sponsored health coverage H.R. 6311 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to modify the definition of qualified health plan for purposes of the health insurance premium tax credit and to allow individuals purchasing health insurance in the individual market to purchase a lower premium copper plan
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
2018 · third_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
Americans with Disabilities Act Tailored Regulation H.J.Res.111/S.J.Res.47 S.J.Res.57 H.R. 394/S.85, Restoring Access to Medication Act of 2017 H.R.35, Health Savings Act of 2017 H.R.1476, The Native American Health Savings Improvement Act H.R.1457, MOBILE Act of 2017 H.R. 1175/ S. 403, The Health Savings Act of 2017 H.R. 4028, PROTECT Act of 2017 H.R. 4978 / S. 2410, Chronic Disease Management Act of 2018 H.R. 6199, Restoring Access to Medication and Modernizing Health Savings Accounts Act of 2018 H.R. 6311, Increasing Access to Lower Premium Plans and Expanding Health Savings Accounts Act of 2018 H.R. 6743, Consumer Information Notification Requirement Act Arbitration Clauses in Financial Contracts Fair Lending Laws Small Dollar Lending Military Lending Act
Client expense: $2,130,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2018 · third_quarter · Health Issues
Step Therapy Reform HR 2077 Labor HHS Appropriations - Alzheimer's Research & 21st Century Cures implementation, BOLD Act (S. 2076, H.R. 4256),CHANGE Act (S. 2387, H.R. 4957), Excellence in Mental Health Care Act (H.R. 3931, S. 1905), HDHP & HSA bills (HR 4978, S. 2410), Medicare Part D, 6 protected classes
Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Health Issues
General diabetes prevention; medication affordability and access; implementation of P.L. 115-80 (H.R. 309/S. 920) Clinical Care Commission Act; H.R. 1628 American Health Care Act (AHCA) and Better Care Reconciliation Act of 2017; World Hemophilia Day; H.R.4978/S. 2410 Chronic Disease Management Act of 2018; Draft legislation related to "Medical Shared Savings for Citizens and Communities to Power Economic Development, Lower Health Care Costs and Expanded Insurance Coverage" i.e. Community Health Savings Accounts (HSAs); Growth Awareness Week 2018
Client expense: $700,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Economic Council (NEC), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2018 · second_quarter · Insurance
H.R.1409, Cancer Drug Parity Act of 2017, advocate for equitable coverage of cancer therapies; H.R.2999, Patients Access to Treatment Act, advocate for access to cancer therapies; H.R.4978, Chronic Disease Management Act of 2018.
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE
2018 · second_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Expanding HSA-HDHP preventive care safe harbor to include chronic conditions -- Chronic Disease Management Act of 2018 (S.2410/HR 4978)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · second_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Expanding HSA-HDHP preventive care safe harbor to include chronic conditions -- Chronic Disease Management Act of 2018 (S.2410/HR 4978)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · second_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 1 - Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (Reduces ACA individual mandate penalty.) H.R. 6 - Substance Use-Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment (SUPPORT) for Patients and Communities Act (Employer-sponsored plan Medicare secondary payer rules.) H.R. 1313 - The Preserving Employee Wellness Programs Act (Clarification of wellness programs.) H.R. 3798 - Save American Workers Act (Amends the ACA definition of full-time.) H.R. 5138 - Bipartisan HSA Improvement Act of 2018 (Expands the use of Health Savings Accounts.) H.R. 6128- HSA Employer Flexibility Act (Expansion of HSAs to include on-site employee clinics, retail clinics & telehealth services.) H.R. 173 and S. 58 - The Middle-Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act (Repeals the health care excise tax.) H.R. 3919 and S. 1908 - Commonsense Reporting Act (Clarifies the ACA employer reporting requirements.) S. 1782 - Forty Hours is Full-Time Act (Amends the ACA definition of full-time.) H.R. 4978 / S. 2410 - Chronic Disease Management Act of 2018 (Expands HSA to provide care for chronic conditions with no deductible.) H.J. Res 125 The Extension of Continuing Appropriations Act (Delayed the Cadillac Tax until 2022.) Association Health Plans (DOL) Health Care Reform - White House
Client expense: $586,124 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), White House Office