Overdose Prevention and Patient Safety Act

Preserve Medicaid funding and Medicaid disproportionate share hospital payments. Support increased FY 2020 appropriations for Centers for Disease Control sexually transmitted disease prevention and control, Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Hospital Preparedness programs. Support easing the Medicaid IMD exclusion and the Medicaid inmate exclusion. Support amending 42 C.F.R Part 2 to align with HIPAA (H.R. 2062 and S. 1012). Support the Prevention and Public Health Fund, including HR 3447. Support medically assisted treatment , including H.R. 2482 and S. 2017. Support H.R. 2848 to address "Valley Fever." Support school based mental health programs, including H.R. 1109. Support women's cancer screenings, including H.R. 3129. Support TB elimination, including H.R. 3080 and S. 834. Support gun safety legislation from a public health perspective, including H.R. 8/S. 42, H.R 1186/S. 447, H.R. 1236/S. 506, H.R. 2708/S. 1462. Support a moratorium on the Medicaid Fiscal Accountability Regulation (MFAR), emergency public health funding, Medicaid federal medical assistance percentage increase, and funding for public hospitals in coronavirus relief legislation including the Heroes Act (H.R. 6800) and subsequent developing legislation. Support equitable distribution of Provider Relief Fund to public hospital systems.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000

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

Lower Health Care Costs Act (S.1895) Reauthorizing and Extending America's Community Health Act - REACH Act (H.R. 2328) Preserve Access to Affordable Generics and Biosimilars Act (S. 64/H.R. 2375) Protecting Jessica Grubbs Legacy Act (S. 1012) Overdose Prevention and Patient Safety Act (H.R. 2062) ACA Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) cuts Prescription Drug Price Transparency Act (H.R.1035) Improving Transparency and Accuracy in Medicare Part D Spending Act (H.R. 803) Short on Competition Act (S. 844) Resident Physician Shortage Act of 2019 (H.R. 1763/S. 348) FAST Generics Act (H.R. 985) The Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act of 2019 (H.R. 1499) The Fair and Immediate Release of Generic Drugs Act (H.R. 1506) The Bringing Low-cost Options and Competition while Keeping Incentives for New Generics Act of 2019 (H.R. 938) The Orange Book Transparency Act of 2019 (H.R. 1503) The Purple Book Continuity Act of 2019 (H.R. 1520) Home infusion: 50401 of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 (BBA) (Pub. L. 115-123) and section 5012 of the 21st Century Cures Act of 2016 (CURES) (Pub. L. 114-255) Phair Pricing Act (H.R. 1030) Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act of 2019 (H.R. 3107) The Mitigating Emergency Drug Shortages (MEDS) Act (S.2723) Accountable Care in Rural America Act (H.R. 5212) Rural ACO Improvement Act (S.2648) Helping Medicaid Offer Maternity Services (H.R. 4996) Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019 (S. 2543) Stop STALLING Act (H.R. 2374) Reforming Evergreening and Manipulation that Extends Drug Years Act (S. 1209) Preventing Drug Shortages Act (H.R. 6080) Protecting Jessica Grubb's Legacy Act (S. 3374) Preserving Patient Access to Home Infusion Act (H.R. 6218/S. 3457) Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act (H.R. 6074) Families First Coronavirus Response Act (H.R. 6201) Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (H.R. 748) The HEROES Act (HR 6800)

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Bill # H.R. 647 and S2080: Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act. Establishes Palliative Care and Hospice Education Centers to increase access to palliative care Bill # H.R. 728: Title VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act.To amend title VIII of the Public Health Service Act to extend advanced education nursing grants to support clinical nurse specialist programs Bill # H.R. 1767 and S824: Excellence in Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Expansion Act. To increase the number of states that may conduct Medicaid demonstration programs to improve access to community mental health services Bill # H.R. 2062 and S1012: Overdose Prevention and Patient Safety Act.Amends the Public Health Service Act to protect the confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records Bill # H.R. 2431 and S2500: Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act. Authorizes a loan repayment program for mental health professionals to relieve workforce shortages Bill #H.R. 2482 and S2074: Mainstreaming Addiction Treatment (MAT) Act. Loosens restrictions on doctors prescribing buprenorphine for addiction treatment Bill #H.R. 2895 and S948: Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act. Reauthorizes the Conrad 30 program through FY 2021 Bill #H.R. 3165 and S1737: Mental Health Parity Compliance Act. To achieve complete implementation of the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (federal parity law) Bill #H.R. 4004 and S2986: Social Determinants Accelerator Act. To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish an interagency council on social determinants of health Bill #H.R. 4468: Nursing Home Workforce Quality Act. To address the shortage of certified nursing assistants (CNAs) Bill #H.R. 4859: Protecting Older Americans from Social Isolation Act. To amend the Older Americans Act to reduce social isolation among older individuals Bill #H.R. 5242: Opioid Settlement Accountability Act. To ensure that opioid settlement funds are used to fight the opioid epidemic, including treatment, prevention, education and enforcement efforts. Bill # H.R. 945 and S286: Mental Health Access Improvement Act. To provide for the coverage of marriage and family therapist services and mental health counselor services under Medicare Bill # H.R. 986:Protecting Americans with Preexisting Conditions Act.To prevent the promotion of short-term, limited duration insurance plans and association health plans Bill #S1399:Title VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act.To amend title VIII of the Public Health Service Act to extend advanced education nursing grants to support clinical nurse specialist programs Bill #S1895 Lower Health Care Costs Act Bill # HR5640 and S3152:Data Mapping to Save Moms' Lives Act. To require the Federal Communications Commission to incorporate data on maternal health outcomes into its broadband health maps. Bill # S3374: Protecting Jessica Grubbs Legacy Act. Amends the Public Health Service Act to protect the confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records. Bill S3599 and HR6788 Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act to expand the number of immigrant visas available to nurses and physicians Bill # HR748 S3548: Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act provides financial relief and resources to individuals, families, and businesses impacted by the COVID-19 public health emergency. Bill # 7010 Paycheck protection program flexibility Bill #HR7292 Advanced Accelerated Payment Program forgiveness Bill HR 7077 and S3877 Community Solutions for COVID-19 Act grants to reduce or eliminate disparities HR 8200 Ending health disparities during COVID-19 Bill HR7838 and S4160 To enable certain hospitals participating in 340B drug discount program prior to COVID-19 public health emergency to maintain eligibility

Client expense: $210,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

Implementation of and funding for SUPPORT Act legislation related to addressing the opioid crisis and additional addiction issues, including H.R. 2482/S. 2074, H.R. 3734/S. 1448, and S. 1012/H.R. 2062 education re Shatterproof's Addiction Treatment Locator, Analysis, and Standards (ATLAS) tool addiction prevention and assistance efforts in the workplace and advise client regarding federal legislative and regulatory response to the COVID-19 Cares Act and other federal initiatives as they relate to the quality of, and access to substance use disorder treatment. Implementation of and funding for SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act (P.L. 115-271) legislation related to addressing the opioid crisis and additional addiction issues, including the Mainstreaming Addiction Treatment Act (H.R. 2482/S. 2074) Medication Access and Training Expansion Act (H.R. 2482); PDMPs Help Patients Act of 2019 (H.R. 3927); Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (H.R. 133).

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

(S. 3595/H.R. 6701) - Ensuring Understanding of Covid-19 to Protect Public Health Act - Expressed support for the Ensuring Understanding of Covid-19 to Protect Public Health Act. This legislation would authorize a longitudinal study of a diverse set of covid-19 patients to ensure that we are able to gain a full understanding of the disease, including long-term health impacts and the best options for treating it. Such an understanding will be essential to ensuring that health providers such as ours are able to best meet the needs of covid-19 survivors in the future. Urged the Senate to support S. 4160 - A bill to enable certain hospitals that were participating in or applied for the drug discount program under section 340B of the Public Health Service Act prior to the COVID-19 public health emergency to temporarily maintain eligibility for such program, and for other purposes. Urged the House to support H.R. 2271, the Scarlett's Sunshine on Sudden Unexpected Death Act which would strengthen existing efforts to better understand Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood (SUDC) and Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID), facilitate data collection and analysis to improve prevention efforts, and support children and families. Urged the House to support H.R. 2468, the School-Based Allergies and Asthma Management Program Act which would encourage schools receiving asthma-related grants to have trained personnel and a comprehensive school-based allergies and asthma management program. Urged the House to support H.R. 7539, the Strengthening Behavioral Parity Act contains numerous provisions to improve existing law, most notable prohibiting health insurance plans from imposing less favorable benefit limitations on mental and substance use disorder treatments than on medical and surgical benefits. Urged the House to support H.R. 1646, the Helping Emergency Responders Overcome (HERO) Act of 2019 which would support the mental health of our first responders by authorizing grants for peer support behavioral health and wellness programs within fire departments and emergency medical service agencies. Urged the House to support H.R. 4564, the Suicide Prevention Lifeline Improvement Act of 2019 which would significantly increase the funding levels for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline while also directing HHS to conduct research and analysis on best practices to ensure continued success of the program. Urged the House to support H.R. 4585, the Campaign to Prevent Suicide Act whick would direct HHS, in coordination with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), to carry out a national suicide prevention media campaign to advertise the new 9-8-8 number, when it becomes effective, raise awareness for suicide prevention resources, and cultivate a more effective discourse on how to prevent suicide. Urged the House to support H.R. 5619, the Suicide Prevention Act which would establish grant programs at the CDC and SAMHSA to prevent self-harm and suicide to be awarded to public health departments and to hospital emergency departments. Urged the House to support H.R. 4194, the National Suicide Hotline Designation Act of 2019 which amends the Communications Act to designate 9-8-8 as the universal dialing code for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. (S. 3721/ H.R. 6763) COVID-19 Racial and Ethnic Disparities Task Force Act - Expressed support for the COVID-19 Racial and Ethnic Disparities Task Force Act. This legislation would address the health disparities faced by minority communities during the pandemic and would establish a permanent Infectious Disease Racial Disparities task force to ensure that in future pandemics, our health care system and emergency response addresses the issues of racial and ethnic health disparities. (H.R. 6638) Reducing COVID-19 Disparities by Investing in Public Health Act - Expressed support for the Reducing COVID-19 Disparities by Investing in Public Health Act. This legislation would increase the annual funding for the Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Fund, the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities, and the various offices of Minority Health within the Office of the Secretary of HHS, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the Food and Drug Administration, the Health Resources and Services Administration, and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. These agencies play a major role in understanding racial and ethnic health disparities, while also engaging in policy solutions towards their elimination. (H.R 1425) Patient Protection and Affordable Care Enhancement Act - Urged House to vote for passage of this bill. This legislation provides several necessary additions and improvements to the landmark Affordable Care Act (ACA), ensuring that accessible and affordable care is available for all those who need it in our country. Senate Committee on Finance requested information and solutions for improving maternal health. Responded to the committee with ways to identify and implement high-quality and effective health care services and gave a specific example of a tool developed by a CHA member. Coronavirus Immigrant Families Protection Act (H.R. 6437) - Supports modifying immigration policies that would deter immigrants from seeking health services for the duration of the coronavirus emergency and for 60 days after the emergency ends, ensure that everyone has access to covid-19 testing, treatment, and vaccines, and provide $100 million for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to provide language access and public outreach. Improve Childrens Access to Care: Increase Funding for the Childrens Hospitals Graduate Medical Education (CHGME) Program - Requested Congress support for childrens health and provide $465 million in funding for CHGME for FY 2021. Urged the House to support H.R. 3398, the Pathways to Health Careers Act of 2019, which includes legislation that extends the current Health Profession Opportunity Grant (HPOG) demonstration grants and aims to increase the pipeline of the health care workforce, including in rural areas and the territories. No Surprises Act (H.R. 3630) - Opposed the establishment of a statutory payment rate. Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (H.R. 647, S.2080) - Urged Congress to support palliative care education for medical providers and reduce barriers to care for patients with serious or life-threatening illnesses. Protecting Americans with Pre-existing Conditions Act (H.R. 986) - Supported affordable health care coverage and consumer protections for patients with pre-existing conditions. Health Care Affordability Act of 2019 (H.R. 1868) - Supported reducing insurance premiums and out-of-pocket costs in the insurance marketplace for low-income families not eligible for tax credits. Strengthening Health Care and Lowering Prescription Drug Costs Act (H.R. 987) - Supported lowering prescription drug costs and strengthening the Affordable Care Act exchange market. Overdose Prevention and Safety Act (H.R. 2062) - Supported the alignment of substance use disorder health records with HIPAA protections. Supported the 340B outpatient drug pricing program for safety net hospitals. Lower Health Care Costs Act (S. 1895) - Opposed the proposed bill amendment which would reduce the scope and effectiveness of the 340B outpatient drug pricing program. Supported protection against surprise medical bills. Opposed a statue payment rate. The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2019 (H.R. 1763, S. 348) - Supported increased physician training in geriatric care and telemedicine to improve patient health care access.

Client expense: $196,341 · 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), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of the Vice President of the United States, President of the U.S., SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of

S. 4840 Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2020 HR 133 The Consolidated Appropriations Act HR 6800 the HEROES Act re COVID relief S. 4163 re COVID Testing (Gardner) S. 4329 Continuous Health Coverage for Workers Act (McSally) HR 7472 re contract tracing (Speier) S. 4230 Telehealth Expansion Act (Wyden) HR 6395, National Defense Authorization Act S. 4049, National Defense Authorization Act HR 6666, COVID 19 Testing, Reaching and Contacting Everyone Act (TRACE Act) HR 1425, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Enhancement Act HR 6514, Worker Health Coverage Protection Act HR 6568, Coverage for COVID 19 Treatment Act HR 5438, Cox, The End Valley Fever Now Act S. 2897, Warner, regarding the reauthorization of PCORI HR 5201, Matsui, regarding telehealth and behavioral health HR 2328, the No Surprises Act S. 1895, the Lower Health Care Costs Act HR 987 and S. 455, regarding outreach and education activities under the ACA HR 3439, regarding the reauthorization of PCORI House Resolution 271, regarding the Justice Departments position in Texas v. United States HR 2062 & S. 1012, regarding 42 CFR Part 2 and confidentiality of certain health information HR 1884, with provisions to stabilize and strengthen the ACA and the nongroup insurance market. S. 470, regarding a Medicare buy-in option for individuals aged 50-64 S. 489 and HR 1277, regarding a Medicaid buy-in option S. 1129, to establish a single payer system based on Medicare for All. HR 1384, to establish a single payer health care system HR 1425, regarding reinsurance funding under the ACA HR 986 and S. 466, regarding Section 1332 state waiver guidance. HR 1010, regarding Short Term Limited Duration Insurance policies HR 1143, regarding Short Term Limited Duration Insurance policies HR 861, regarding surprise billing

Client expense: $160,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

S. 1895 - Lower Health Care Costs Act - entire bill. H.R. 4004 - Social Determinants Accelerator Act - entire bill. H.R. 3630 - No Surprises Act - entire bill. H.R. 4996 - Helping Medicaid Offer Maternity Services Act of 2019 - entire bill. H.R. 2062/S. 1343 - Healthy MOMMIES Act - entire bill. H.R. 6201 Families First Coronavirus Response Act - entire bill. S. 3548/HR 748 CARES Act (P.L. 116-136) -entire bill. H.R. 6074 Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2020 - entire bill. H.R. 6800 - The HEROES Act - entire bill. H.R. 1865 - Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020 - entire bill. H.R. 133 (P.L. 116-260) Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 - entire bill.

Client expense: $300,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

Preserve Medicaid funding and Medicaid disproportionate share hospital payments. Support increased FY 2020 appropriations for Centers for Disease Control sexually transmitted disease prevention and control, Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Hospital Preparedness programs. Support easing the Medicaid IMD exclusion and the Medicaid inmate exclusion. Support amending 42 C.F.R Part 2 to align with HIPAA (H.R. 2062 and S. 1012). Support the Prevention and Public Health Fund, including HR 3447. Support medically assisted treatment , including H.R. 2482 and S. 2017. Support H.R. 2848 to address "Valley Fever." Support school based mental health programs, including H.R. 1109. Support women's cancer screenings, including H.R. 3129. Support TB elimination, including H.R. 3080 and S. 834. Support gun safety legislation from a public health perspective, including H.R. 8/S. 42, H.R 1186/S. 447, H.R. 1236/S. 506, H.R. 2708/S. 1462. Support a moratorium on the Medicaid Fiscal Accountability Regulation (MFAR), emergency public health funding, Medicaid federal medical assistance percentage increase, and funding for public hospitals in coronavirus relief legislation including the Heroes Act (H.R. 6800) and subsequent developing legislation. Support equitable distribution of Provider Relief Fund to public hospital systems.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000

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

Bill # H.R. 647 and S2080: Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act. Establishes Palliative Care and Hospice Education Centers to increase access to palliative care Bill # H.R. 728: Title VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act.To amend title VIII of the Public Health Service Act to extend advanced education nursing grants to support clinical nurse specialist programs Bill # H.R. 1767 and S824: Excellence in Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Expansion Act. To increase the number of states that may conduct Medicaid demonstration programs to improve access to community mental health services Bill # H.R. 2062 and S1012: Overdose Prevention and Patient Safety Act.Amends the Public Health Service Act to protect the confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records Bill # H.R. 2431 and S2500: Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act. Authorizes a loan repayment program for mental health professionals to relieve workforce shortages Bill #H.R. 2482 and S2074: Mainstreaming Addiction Treatment (MAT) Act. Loosens restrictions on doctors prescribing buprenorphine for addiction treatment Bill #H.R. 2895 and S948: Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act. Reauthorizes the Conrad 30 program through FY 2021 Bill #H.R. 3165 and S1737: Mental Health Parity Compliance Act. To achieve complete implementation of the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (federal parity law) Bill #H.R. 4004 and S2986: Social Determinants Accelerator Act. To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish an interagency council on social determinants of health Bill #H.R. 4468: Nursing Home Workforce Quality Act. To address the shortage of certified nursing assistants (CNAs) Bill #H.R. 4859: Protecting Older Americans from Social Isolation Act. To amend the Older Americans Act to reduce social isolation among older individuals Bill #H.R. 5242: Opioid Settlement Accountability Act. To ensure that opioid settlement funds are used to fight the opioid epidemic, including treatment, prevention, education and enforcement efforts. Bill # H.R. 945 and S286: Mental Health Access Improvement Act. To provide for the coverage of marriage and family therapist services and mental health counselor services under Medicare Bill # H.R. 986:Protecting Americans with Preexisting Conditions Act.To prevent the promotion of short-term, limited duration insurance plans and association health plans Bill #S1399:Title VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act.To amend title VIII of the Public Health Service Act to extend advanced education nursing grants to support clinical nurse specialist programs Bill #S1895 Lower Health Care Costs Act Bill # HR5640 and S3152:Data Mapping to Save Moms' Lives Act. To require the Federal Communications Commission to incorporate data on maternal health outcomes into its broadband health maps. Bill # S3374: Protecting Jessica Grubbs Legacy Act. Amends the Public Health Service Act to protect the confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records. Bill S3599 and HR6788 Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act to expand the number of immigrant visas available to nurses and physicians Bill # HR748 S3548: Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act provides financial relief and resources to individuals, families, and businesses impacted by the COVID-19 public health emergency. Bill # 7010 Paycheck protection program flexibility Bill #HR7292 Advanced Accelerated Payment Program forgiveness Bill HR 7077 and S3877 Community Solutions for COVID-19 Act grants to reduce or eliminate disparities HR 8200 Ending health disparities during COVID-19 Bill HR7838 and S4160 To enable certain hospitals participating in 340B drug discount program prior to COVID-19 public health emergency to maintain eligibility

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

Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Navy, Dept of, SENATE

Implementation of and funding for SUPPORT Act; legislation related to addressing the opioid crisis and additional addiction issues, including H.R. 2482/S. 2074, H.R. 3734/S. 1448, and S. 1012/H.R. 2062; education re Shatterproofs Addiction Treatment Locator, Analysis, and Standards (ATLAS) tool; addiction prevention and assistance efforts in the workplace; and advise client regarding federal legislative and regulatory response to the COVID-19 Cares Act and other federal initiatives as they relate to the quality of, and access to substance use disorder treatment.; Implementation of and funding for SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act (P.L. 115-271); legislation related to addressing the opioid crisis and additional addiction issues, including the Mainstreaming Addiction Treatment Act (H.R. 2482/S. 2074); Medication Access and Training Expansion Act (H.R. 2482); PDMPs Help Patients Act of 2019 (H.R. 3927).

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

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

Urged the Senate to support S. 4160 - A bill to enable certain hospitals that were participating in or applied for the drug discount program under section 340B of the Public Health Service Act prior to the COVID-19 public health emergency to temporarily maintain eligibility for such program, and for other purposes. Urged the House to support H.R. 2271, the Scarlett's Sunshine on Sudden Unexpected Death Act which would strengthen existing efforts to better understand Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood (SUDC) and Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID), facilitate data collection and analysis to improve prevention efforts, and support children and families. Urged the House to support H.R. 2468, the School-Based Allergies and Asthma Management Program Act which would encourage schools receiving asthma-related grants to have trained personnel and a comprehensive school-based allergies and asthma management program. Urged the House to support H.R. 7539, the Strengthening Behavioral Parity Act contains numerous provisions to improve existing law, most notable prohibiting health insurance plans from imposing less favorable benefit limitations on mental and substance use disorder treatments than on medical and surgical benefits. Urged the House to support H.R. 1646, the Helping Emergency Responders Overcome (HERO) Act of 2019 which would support the mental health of our first responders by authorizing grants for peer support behavioral health and wellness programs within fire departments and emergency medical service agencies. Urged the House to support H.R. 4564, the Suicide Prevention Lifeline Improvement Act of 2019 which would significantly increase the funding levels for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline while also directing HHS to conduct research and analysis on best practices to ensure continued success of the program. Urged the House to support H.R. 4585, the Campaign to Prevent Suicide Act whick would direct HHS, in coordination with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), to carry out a national suicide prevention media campaign to advertise the new 9-8-8 number, when it becomes effective, raise awareness for suicide prevention resources, and cultivate a more effective discourse on how to prevent suicide. Urged the House to support H.R. 5619, the Suicide Prevention Act which would establish grant programs at the CDC and SAMHSA to prevent self-harm and suicide to be awarded to public health departments and to hospital emergency departments. Urged the House to support H.R. 4194, the National Suicide Hotline Designation Act of 2019 which amends the Communications Act to designate 9-8-8 as the universal dialing code for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. (S. 3721/ H.R. 6763) COVID-19 Racial and Ethnic Disparities Task Force Act - Expressed support for the COVID-19 Racial and Ethnic Disparities Task Force Act. This legislation would address the health disparities faced by minority communities during the pandemic and would establish a permanent Infectious Disease Racial Disparities task force to ensure that in future pandemics, our health care system and emergency response addresses the issues of racial and ethnic health disparities. (H.R. 6638) Reducing COVID-19 Disparities by Investing in Public Health Act - Expressed support for the Reducing COVID-19 Disparities by Investing in Public Health Act. This legislation would increase the annual funding for the Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Fund, the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities, and the various offices of Minority Health within the Office of the Secretary of HHS, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the Food and Drug Administration, the Health Resources and Services Administration, and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. These agencies play a major role in understanding racial and ethnic health disparities, while also engaging in policy solutions towards their elimination. (H.R 1425) Patient Protection and Affordable Care Enhancement Act - Urged House to vote for passage of this bill. This legislation provides several necessary additions and improvements to the landmark Affordable Care Act (ACA), ensuring that accessible and affordable care is available for all those who need it in our country. Senate Committee on Finance requested information and solutions for improving maternal health. Responded to the committee with ways to identify and implement high-quality and effective health care services and gave a specific example of a tool developed by a CHA member. Coronavirus Immigrant Families Protection Act (H.R. 6437) - Supports modifying immigration policies that would deter immigrants from seeking health services for the duration of the coronavirus emergency and for 60 days after the emergency ends, ensure that everyone has access to covid-19 testing, treatment, and vaccines, and provide $100 million for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to provide language access and public outreach. Improve Childrens Access to Care: Increase Funding for the Childrens Hospitals Graduate Medical Education (CHGME) Program - Requested Congress support for childrens health and provide $465 million in funding for CHGME for FY 2021. Urged the House to support H.R. 3398, the Pathways to Health Careers Act of 2019, which includes legislation that extends the current Health Profession Opportunity Grant (HPOG) demonstration grants and aims to increase the pipeline of the health care workforce, including in rural areas and the territories. No Surprises Act (H.R. 3630) - Opposed the establishment of a statutory payment rate. Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (H.R. 647, S.2080) - Urged Congress to support palliative care education for medical providers and reduce barriers to care for patients with serious or life-threatening illnesses. Protecting Americans with Pre-existing Conditions Act (H.R. 986) - Supported affordable health care coverage and consumer protections for patients with pre-existing conditions. Health Care Affordability Act of 2019 (H.R. 1868) - Supported reducing insurance premiums and out-of-pocket costs in the insurance marketplace for low-income families not eligible for tax credits. Strengthening Health Care and Lowering Prescription Drug Costs Act (H.R. 987) - Supported lowering prescription drug costs and strengthening the Affordable Care Act exchange market. Overdose Prevention and Safety Act (H.R. 2062) - Supported the alignment of substance use disorder health records with HIPAA protections. Supported the 340B outpatient drug pricing program for safety net hospitals. Lower Health Care Costs Act (S. 1895) - Opposed the proposed bill amendment which would reduce the scope and effectiveness of the 340B outpatient drug pricing program. Supported protection against surprise medical bills. Opposed a statue payment rate. The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2019 (H.R. 1763, S. 348) - Supported increased physician training in geriatric care and telemedicine to improve patient health care access.

Client expense: $181,961 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of the Vice President of the United States, President of the U.S., SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of

Lower Health Care Costs Act (S.1895) Reauthorizing and Extending America's Community Health Act - REACH Act (H.R. 2328) Preserve Access to Affordable Generics and Biosimilars Act (S. 64/H.R. 2375) Protecting Jessica Grubbs Legacy Act (S. 1012) Overdose Prevention and Patient Safety Act (H.R. 2062) ACA Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) cuts Prescription Drug Price Transparency Act (H.R.1035) Improving Transparency and Accuracy in Medicare Part D Spending Act (H.R. 803) Short on Competition Act (S. 844) Resident Physician Shortage Act of 2019 (H.R. 1763/S. 348) FAST Generics Act (H.R. 985) The Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act of 2019 (H.R. 1499) The Fair and Immediate Release of Generic Drugs Act (H.R. 1506) The Bringing Low-cost Options and Competition while Keeping Incentives for New Generics Act of 2019 (H.R. 938) The Orange Book Transparency Act of 2019 (H.R. 1503) The Purple Book Continuity Act of 2019 (H.R. 1520) Home infusion: 50401 of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 (BBA) (Pub. L. 115-123) and section 5012 of the 21st Century Cures Act of 2016 (CURES) (Pub. L. 114-255) Phair Pricing Act (H.R. 1030) Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act of 2019 (H.R. 3107) The Mitigating Emergency Drug Shortages (MEDS) Act (S.2723) Accountable Care in Rural America Act (H.R. 5212) Rural ACO Improvement Act (S.2648) Helping Medicaid Offer Maternity Services (H.R. 4996) Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019 (S. 2543) Stop STALLING Act (H.R. 2374) Reforming Evergreening and Manipulation that Extends Drug Years Act (S. 1209) Preventing Drug Shortages Act (H.R. 6080) Protecting Jessica Grubb's Legacy Act (S. 3374) Preserving Patient Access to Home Infusion Act (H.R. 6218/S. 3457) Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act (H.R. 6074) Families First Coronavirus Response Act (H.R. 6201) Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (H.R. 748) The HEROES Act (HR 6800)

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 925, The Heroes Act, including provisions related to House Amendment to the Senate Amendments updated Heroes Act; specifically provisions related to provisions related to access to healthcare including FMAP, testing, protections for public health workers, and benefits to children and families impacted by the coronavirus, Federal Medical Assistance Percentages (FMAP) H.R. 2062, Overdose Prevention and Patient Safety Act, including provisions relating to 42 CFR Part 2 issues H.R. 3644/S. 1202, Independence at Home Act of 2019, including provisions relating to improve and provide for a permanent Independence at Home medical practice program under the Medicare program H.R. 4996, Helping Medicaid Offer Maternity Services (MOMS) Act H.R. 7659, Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2020, including provisions relating to (MA audio-only visits are currently not included in risk adjustment calculations H.R. 6800, Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions (HEROES) Act including provisions relating to Medicaid, Medicare issues H.R. 8337, Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021 and Other Extensions Act, including provisions included in the section titled, Money Follows the Person, Medicaid Spousal Impoverishment Protections S. 2012, Protecting Jessica Grubb's Legacy Act, including provisions relating to 42 CFR Part 2 issues S. 3013, Encouraging Innovative Benefit Design to Lower Costs for Seniors Act, including provisions relating to prescription drug plans under Medicare Part D (allows for additional drug plan offerings) Potential legislation titled Health, Education Assistance, Liability Protections, Schools Act (HEALS Act) including provisions relating to Medicaid Medicare issues Issues relating to, Medicaid Fiscal Accountability Regulation; Medicare Part D Issues; Medicare Advantage

Client expense: $1,100,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

HR 6800 the HEROES Act re COVID relief S. 4163 re COVID Testing (Gardner) S. 4329 Continuous Health Coverage for Workers Act (McSally) HR 7472 re contract tracing (Speier) S. 4230 Telehealth Expansion Act (Wyden) HR 6395, National Defense Authorization Act S. 4049, National Defense Authorization Act HR 6666, COVID 19 Testing, Reaching and Contacting Everyone Act (TRACE Act) HR 1425, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Enhancement Act HR 6514, Worker Health Coverage Protection Act HR 6568, Coverage for COVID 19 Treatment Act HR 6800, Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act (HEROES Act) HR 5438, Cox, The End Valley Fever Now Act S. 2897, Warner, regarding the reauthorization of PCORI HR 5201, Matsui, regarding telehealth and behavioral health HR 2328, the No Surprises Act S. 1895, the Lower Health Care Costs Act HR 987 and S. 455, regarding outreach and education activities under the ACA HR 3439, regarding the reauthorization of PCORI House Resolution 271, regarding the Justice Departments position in Texas v. United States HR 2062 & S. 1012, regarding 42 CFR Part 2 and confidentiality of certain health information HR 1884, with provisions to stabilize and strengthen the ACA and the nongroup insurance market. S. 470, regarding a Medicare buy-in option for individuals aged 50-64 S. 489 and HR 1277, regarding a Medicaid buy-in option S. 1129, to establish a single payer system based on Medicare for All. HR 1384, to establish a single payer health care system HR 1425, regarding reinsurance funding under the ACA HR 986 and S. 466, regarding Section 1332 state waiver guidance. HR 1010, regarding Short Term Limited Duration Insurance policies HR 1143, regarding Short Term Limited Duration Insurance policies HR 861, regarding surprise billing

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

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

S. 1895 - Lower Health Care Costs Act - entire bill. H.R. 4004 - Social Determinants Accelerator Act - entire bill. H.R. 3630 - No Surprises Act - entire bill. H.R. 4996 - Helping Medicaid Offer Maternity Services Act of 2019 - entire bill. H.R. 2062/S. 1343 - Healthy MOMMIES Act - entire bill. H.R. 6201 Families First Coronavirus Response Act - entire bill. S. 3548/HR 748 CARES Act (P.L. 116-136) -entire bill. H.R. 6074 Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2020 - entire bill. H.R. 6800 - The HEROES Act - entire bill.

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

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

HR 1010 Short Term Limited Duration Policies Oversight of ACA Implementation MHPAEA compliance and enforcement HR 2062 & S 1012 - Overdose Prevention Act HR 2279 - Safe Step Act

Client expense: $15,984 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)

HR 2062 and S. 1012 The Overdose Prevention and Safety Act (HR 2062) and Protecting Jessica Grubbs Legacy Act (S. 1012), provisions related to amending the Public Health Service Act to protect the confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records. S. 1895, Lower Health Care Costs Act of 2019, provisions related to PBM operations and mental health parity. S. 1227, Prescription Pricing for the People Act of 2019, provisions related to Federal Trade Commission study. S. 2543, Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019, provisions related to PBM operations drug manufacturer pricing. H.R. 2296, FAIR Accountability and Innovative Research Drug Pricing (FAIR Drug Pricing) Act of 2019, provisions related to PBM operations and transparency. H.R. 987, Strengthening Health Care and Lowering Prescription Drug Costs Act, provisions related to PBM operations and improving competition for generic drugs. H.R. 2113, Sunshine, Transparency, Accountability and Reporting (STAR) Act, provisions related to PBM operations and drug manufacturer cost increases. H.R. 3, Lower Drug Costs Now Act of 2019, provisions related to drug pricing and competition. H.R 6201 Families First Act, provisions related to increased FMAP for states to address the coronavirus pandemic. H.R. 748, Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Safety Act (CARES Act), provisions related to state aid, telehealth, sequestration, coverage of testing, and pharmacy refills and drug shortage issues. H.R. 6800, Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act (HEROES Act), provisions related to state aid, FMAP, telehealth, mental health, and prescription drug issues.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, White House Office

(S. 3721/ H.R. 6763) COVID-19 Racial and Ethnic Disparities Task Force Act - Expressed support for the COVID-19 Racial and Ethnic Disparities Task Force Act. This legislation would address the health disparities faced by minority communities during the pandemic and would establish a permanent Infectious Disease Racial Disparities task force to ensure that in future pandemics, our health care system and emergency response addresses the issues of racial and ethnic health disparities. (H.R. 6638) Reducing COVID-19 Disparities by Investing in Public Health Act - Expressed support for the Reducing COVID-19 Disparities by Investing in Public Health Act. This legislation would increase the annual funding for the Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Fund, the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities, and the various offices of Minority Health within the Office of the Secretary of HHS, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the Food and Drug Administration, the Health Resources and Services Administration, and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. These agencies play a major role in understanding racial and ethnic health disparities, while also engaging in policy solutions towards their elimination. (H.R 1425) Patient Protection and Affordable Care Enhancement Act - Urged House to vote for passage of this bill. This legislation provides several necessary additions and improvements to the landmark Affordable Care Act (ACA), ensuring that accessible and affordable care is available for all those who need it in our country. Senate Committee on Finance requested information and solutions for improving maternal health. Responded to the committee with ways to identify and implement high-quality and effective health care services and gave a specific example of a tool developed by a CHA member. Coronavirus Immigrant Families Protection Act (H.R. 6437) - Supports modifying immigration policies that would deter immigrants from seeking health services for the duration of the coronavirus emergency and for 60 days after the emergency ends, ensure that everyone has access to covid-19 testing, treatment, and vaccines, and provide $100 million for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to provide language access and public outreach. Improve Childrens Access to Care: Increase Funding for the Childrens Hospitals Graduate Medical Education (CHGME) Program - Requested Congress support for childrens health and provide $465 million in funding for CHGME for FY 2021. Urged the House to support H.R. 3398, the Pathways to Health Careers Act of 2019, which includes legislation that extends the current Health Profession Opportunity Grant (HPOG) demonstration grants and aims to increase the pipeline of the health care workforce, including in rural areas and the territories. No Surprises Act (H.R. 3630) - Opposed the establishment of a statutory payment rate. Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (H.R. 647, S.2080) - Urged Congress to support palliative care education for medical providers and reduce barriers to care for patients with serious or life-threatening illnesses. Protecting Americans with Pre-existing Conditions Act (H.R. 986) - Supported affordable health care coverage and consumer protections for patients with pre-existing conditions. Health Care Affordability Act of 2019 (H.R. 1868) - Supported reducing insurance premiums and out-of-pocket costs in the insurance marketplace for low-income families not eligible for tax credits. Strengthening Health Care and Lowering Prescription Drug Costs Act (H.R. 987) - Supported lowering prescription drug costs and strengthening the Affordable Care Act exchange market. Overdose Prevention and Safety Act (H.R. 2062) - Supported the alignment of substance use disorder health records with HIPAA protections. Supported the 340B outpatient drug pricing program for safety net hospitals. Lower Health Care Costs Act (S. 1895) - Opposed the proposed bill amendment which would reduce the scope and effectiveness of the 340B outpatient drug pricing program. Supported protection against surprise medical bills. Opposed a statue payment rate. The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2019 (H.R. 1763, S. 348) - Supported increased physician training in geriatric care and telemedicine to improve patient health care access.

Client expense: $256,610 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), President of the U.S., SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of

Implementation of and funding for SUPPORT Act; legislation related to addressing the opioid crisis and additional addiction issues, including H.R. 2482/S. 2074, H.R. 3734/S. 1448, and S. 1012/H.R. 2062; education re Shatterproofs Addiction Treatment Locator, Analysis, and Standards (ATLAS) tool; addiction prevention and assistance efforts in the workplace; and advise client regarding federal legislative and regulatory response to the COVID-19 Cares Act and other federal initiatives as they relate to the quality of, and access to substance use disorder treatment.; Implementation of and funding for SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act (P.L. 115-271); legislation related to addressing the opioid crisis and additional addiction issues, including the Mainstreaming Addiction Treatment Act (H.R. 2482/S. 2074); Medication Access and Training Expansion Act (H.R. 2482); PDMPs Help Patients Act of 2019 (H.R. 3927).

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

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

Preserve Medicaid funding and Medicaid disproportionate share hospital payments. Support increased FY 2020 appropriations for Centers for Disease Control sexually transmitted disease prevention and control, Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Hospital Preparedness programs. Support easing the Medicaid IMD exclusion and the Medicaid inmate exclusion. Support amending 42 C.F.R Part 2 to align with HIPAA (H.R. 2062 and S. 1012). Support the Prevention and Public Health Fund, including HR 3447. Support medically assisted treatment , including H.R. 2482 and S. 2017. Support H.R. 2848 to address "Valley Fever." Support school based mental health programs, including H.R. 1109. Support women's cancer screenings, including H.R. 3129. Support TB elimination, including H.R. 3080 and S. 834. Support gun safety legislation from a public health perspective, including H.R. 8/S. 42, H.R 1186/S. 447, H.R. 1236/S. 506, H.R. 2708/S. 1462. Support a moratorium on the Medicaid Fiscal Accountability Regulation (MFAR), emergency public health funding, Medicaid federal medical assistance percentage increase, and funding for public hospitals in coronavirus relief legislation including the Heroes Act (H.R. 6800) and subsequent developing legislation. Support equitable distribution of Provider Relief Fund to public hospital systems.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000

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

H. Res. 480, Acknowledging the racial disparities in diagnosing and treating mental health among youth in communities of color H.R. 1109, the Mental Health Services for Students Act of 2019 H.R. 1554, the Resident Education Deferred Interest Act H.R. 1763 / S. 348, the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2019 H.R. 2062 / S. 1012 (42 CFR Part 2) H.R. 2279/ S. 2546, the Safe Step Act H.R. 2482/ S. 2074, the Mainstreaming Addiction Treatment Act of 2019 H.R. 2734 / S. 1448, the Safer Prescribing of Controlled Substances Act H.R. 2862, the VACCINES Act of 2019 H.R. 3, Lower Drug Costs Now Act of 2019 H.R. 3180/ S. 1770, the RISE from Trauma Act H.R. 3239/ S. 2135, the Humanitarian Standards for Individuals in Customs and Border Protection Custody Act H.R. 3253, the Empowering Beneficiaries, Ensuring Access, and Strengthening Accountability Act H.R. 3414/ S. 2892, the Opioid Workforce Act H.R. 3417, BETTER Act of 2019 H.R. 4194, S. 2661, the National Suicide Hotline Designation Act of 2019 H.R. 4309, the Barriers to Suicide Act H.R. 4327, the Enhancing Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Through Campus Planning Act H.R. 4861/ S. 3006, the Effective Suicide Screening and Assessment in the Emergency Department Act H.R. 4932 / S. 2741, the CONNECT for Health Act H.R. 4995, the Maternal Health Quality Improvement Act of 2019 H.R. 4996, the Helping Medicaid Offer Maternity Services Act of 2019 H.R. 5, the Equality Act H.R. 5201, the Telemental Health Expansion Act of 2019 H.R. 5473, the Enhance Access to Support Essential Behavioral Health Services Act H.R.5469, the Pursuing Equity in Mental Health Act of 2019 H.R.5575, the Primary and Behavioral Health Care Access Act of 2020 Out of network billing legislation S. 1227, the Prescription Pricing for the People Act of 2019 S. 2443, the Investment in Tomorrow's Pediatric Health Care Workforce Act S. 824, the Excellence in Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Expansion Act S.1659, the Ensuring Childrens Access to Specialty Care Act of 2019 Title III Sec. 305 Timely Bills to Patients within the Lower Health Care Costs Act of 2019 (S. 1895) Cures 2.0 Suggestions related to addressing mental health in rural communities. Title X Family Planning Program Administration Rule Efforts related to psychiatric bed shortages. H.R. 6074, the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act H.R. 6201, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act H.R. 748, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act H.R. 2895, S. 948, the Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act H.R. 4996, the Helping Medicaid Offer Maternity Services (MOMS) Act, and Senate efforts. S. 311, the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act S. 3275, the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act H.R. 4056 and S. 2446, the Medicare Audiologist Access and Services Act of 2019 H.R. 5575, the Primary and Behavioral Health Care Access Act Telehealth provisions as related to Covid-19. H.R. 6644, the Health Care at Home Act H.R. 748, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), including the Payroll Protection Program (PPP), the Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund, the provider fund (for MH funding), and more. Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA) of 2015 and related Medicare and Medicaid payment updates. Emergency financial relief and stability funding for 501(c)(6) tax-exempt medical and dental trade associations impacted by the pandemic H.R.7078 , the Evaluating Disparities and Outcomes of Telehealth During the COVID-19 Emergency Act of 2020 (EDOT Act of 2020) H.R. 7255, the Coronavirus Health Care Worker Wellness Act of 2020 S.3919, Military Suicide Prevention in the 21st Century Act H.R. 7608, Legislative Vehicle for the Fiscal 2021 Four-Bill Appropriations Package H.R. 6788/S. 3599, Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act Recommendations on confidential mental health records sharing. H.R. 4564, the Suicide Prevention Lifeline Improvement Act of 2019 H.R. 5619, the Suicide Prevention Act H.R. 4585, the Campaign to Prevent Suicide Act H.R. 1646, the Helping Emergency Responders Overcome (HERO) Act of 2019 H.R.884/S. 2772, the Medicare Mental Health Access Act H.R. 2519, the Improving Mental Health Access from the Emergency Department Act of 2019 H.R. 7147, the Creating Resources to Improve Situations of Inherent Severity Act (CRISIS Act) H.R. 7159, the Crisis Care Improvement and Suicide Prevention Act of 2020 21st Century Cures Act, RE: Opioid State Targeted Response Grants S.4088, the Ensuring Access to Primary Care for Women & Children Act H.R. 6159, the KIDS Access to Primary Care Act S. 3741, the Health Care at Home Act S. 3792, the Tele-mental Health Improvement Act H.R. 6697, the Local Chamber, Tourism, and 501(c)(6) Protection Act

Client expense: $162,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of the Vice President of the United States, SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office

Access to Medicare and Medicaid claims; EHR meaningful use; telehealth; community health center funding; S.1842, Protecting Personal Health Data Act; H.R. 3439, Protecting Patient Access to Information for Effective and Necessary Treatment H.R. 2062, Overdose Prevention and Patient Safety Act; S.1012, Protecting Jessica Grubb's Legacy Act; S.773, Telehealth Innovation and Improvement Act of 2019; H.R. 3417, Beneficiary Education Tools, Telehealth, and Extenders Reauthorization Act of 2019. H.R. 5190, Specialty Treatment to Access and Referrals Act of 2019 (STAR Act).

Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

Access to Medicare and Medicaid claims; EHR meaningful use; telehealth; community health center funding; S.1842, Protecting Personal Health Data Act; H.R. 3439, Protecting Patient Access to Information for Effective and Necessary Treatment H.R. 2062, Overdose Prevention and Patient Safety Act; S.1012, Protecting Jessica Grubb's Legacy Act; S.773, Telehealth Innovation and Improvement Act of 2019; H.R. 3417, Beneficiary Education Tools, Telehealth, and Extenders Reauthorization Act of 2019. H.R. 5190, Specialty Treatment to Access and Referrals Act of 2019 (STAR Act).

Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

HR 6395, National Defense Authorization Act S. 4049, National Defense Authorization Act HR 6666, COVID 19 Testing, Reaching and Contacting Everyone Act (TRACE Act) HR 1425, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Enhancement Act HR 6514, Worker Health Coverage Protection Act HR 6568, Coverage for COVID 19 Treatment Act HR 6800, Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act (HEROES Act) HR 6074, Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act (CARES Act) HR 6201, The Families First Coronavirus Response Act HR 5438, Cox, The End Valley Fever Now Act S. 2897, Warner, regarding the reauthorization of PCORI HR 5201, Matsui, regarding telehealth and behavioral health HR 2328, PCORI Reauthorization HR 2328, the No Surprises Act S. 1895, the Lower Health Care Costs Act HR 987 and S. 455, regarding outreach and education activities under the ACA HR 3439, regarding the reauthorization of PCORI House Resolution 271, regarding the Justice Departments position in Texas v. United States HR 2062 & S. 1012, regarding 42 CFR Part 2 and confidentiality of certain health information HR 1884, with provisions to stabilize and strengthen the ACA and the nongroup insurance market. S. 470, regarding a Medicare buy-in option for individuals aged 50-64 S. 489 and HR 1277, regarding a Medicaid buy-in option S. 1129, to establish a single payer system based on Medicare for All. HR 1384, to establish a single payer health care system HR 1425, regarding reinsurance funding under the ACA HR 986 and S. 466, regarding Section 1332 state waiver guidance. HR 1010, regarding Short Term Limited Duration Insurance policies HR 1143, regarding Short Term Limited Duration Insurance policies HR 861, regarding surprise billing

Client expense: $160,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

Lower Health Care Costs Act (S.1895) Reauthorizing and Extending America's Community Health Act - REACH Act (H.R. 2328) Preserve Access to Affordable Generics and Biosimilars Act (S. 64/H.R. 2375) Protecting Jessica Grubbs Legacy Act (S. 1012) Overdose Prevention and Patient Safety Act (H.R. 2062) ACA Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) cuts Prescription Drug Price Transparency Act (H.R.1035) Improving Transparency and Accuracy in Medicare Part D Spending Act (H.R. 803) Short on Competition Act (S. 844) Resident Physician Shortage Act of 2019 (H.R. 1763/S. 348) FAST Generics Act (H.R. 985) The Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act of 2019 (H.R. 1499) The Fair and Immediate Release of Generic Drugs Act (H.R. 1506) The Bringing Low-cost Options and Competition while Keeping Incentives for New Generics Act of 2019 (H.R. 938) The Orange Book Transparency Act of 2019 (H.R. 1503) The Purple Book Continuity Act of 2019 (H.R. 1520) Home infusion: 50401 of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 (BBA) (Pub. L. 115-123) and section 5012 of the 21st Century Cures Act of 2016 (CURES) (Pub. L. 114-255) Phair Pricing Act (H.R. 1030) Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act of 2019 (H.R. 3107) The Mitigating Emergency Drug Shortages (MEDS) Act (S.2723) Accountable Care in Rural America Act (H.R. 5212) Rural ACO Improvement Act (S.2648) Helping Medicaid Offer Maternity Services (H.R. 4996) Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019 (S. 2543) Stop STALLING Act (H.R. 2374) Reforming Evergreening and Manipulation that Extends Drug Years Act (S. 1209) Preventing Drug Shortages Act (H.R. 6080) Protecting Jessica Grubb's Legacy Act (S. 3374) Preserving Patient Access to Home Infusion Act (H.R. 6218/S. 3457) Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act (H.R. 6074) Families First Coronavirus Response Act (H.R. 6201) Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (H.R. 748) The HEROES Act (HR 6800)

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 patient confidentiality reforms (H.R.2062/S.1012) Legislation related to the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency - the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act (H.R. 266, "Phase 3.5") and the Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act (H.R.6800, the "HEROES" Act). Issues included premium support for small businesses, establishing a federal reinsurance pool, risk corridors for the health insurance exchanges, the Health Coverage Tax Credits program, COBRA subsidies, opening a special enrollment period for federal exchanges. Lobbied Administration regarding further guidance and public funding for COVID-19 testing. Advocated for making COVID-19 related telehealth regulatory flexibilities permanent. Advocated for more prominent display of quality metrics on the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program plan comparison tool. Advocated for delaying the interoperability final rule compliance deadlines.

Client expense: $480,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE

Prescription Drug Costs ACA stabilization issues HR 2062 Overdose Prevention and Patient Safety Act (42 CFR Part2 issues) S 2012 Protecting Jessica Grubb's Legacy Act (42 CFR Part 2 issues) Medicare Advantage Medicare Part D Issues 6800 Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act (Marketplace, Commercial Market Issues.

Client expense: $860,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

S. 1895 - Lower Health Care Costs Act - entire bill. H.R. 4004 - Social Determinants Accelerator Act - entire bill. H.R. 3630 - No Surprises Act - entire bill. H.R. 4996 - Helping Medicaid Offer Maternity Services Act of 2019 - entire bill. H.R. 2062/S. 1343 - Healthy MOMMIES Act - entire bill. HR 6201 Families First Coronavirus Response Act - entire bill. S. 3548/HR 748 CARES Act (P.L. 116-136) -entire bill. HR 6074 Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2020 - entire bill. H.R. 6800 - The HEROES Act - entire bill.

Client expense: $250,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

21st Century Cures Act (P.L. 114-255) implementation and oversight; SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act (P.L. 115-271) implementation and oversight; Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2019 (S. 2741/HR 4932); Issues related to health data privacy; Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, Defense, State, Foreign Operations, and Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2020 (HR 2740) - issues related to unique patient identifier and patient matching; the Analyzing and Leveraging Existing Rx Transactions Act of 2019 (H.R. 1845); The Overdose Prevention and Patient Safety Act (HR 2062); the Protecting Jessica Grubbs Legacy Act (S. 1012 and S. 3374); The Mental Health Telemedicine Expansion Act (HR 1301); the Shop Rx Act (HR 3408); The Real-Time Beneficiary Drug Cost Bill (HR 3415); issues related to patient access to data; issues related to pharmacy real-time benefit transactions; issues related to Medicare coverage of telehealth services; issues relating to increased access to treatment for opioid misuse and abuse; issues relating to increased use of technology to combat opioid epidemic; Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act (S. 2543); Public Disclosure of Drug Discounts and Real-Time Beneficiary Drug Cost Act (H.R. 2115); issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic response; Issues around CDC and data infrastructure modernization: H.R. 748, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act, H.R. 6800, Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions (HEROES) Act. Issues related to telemental and telebehavioral health; issues related to remote patient monitoring; the Increasing Rural Health Access During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Act of 2020 (H.R. 7190/S. 3951); issues related to ERISA and telehealth; issues related to broadband and infrastructure development; the Protecting Access to Post-Covid-19 Telehealth Act.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000

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

Advocated for FY2021 Labor HHS Appropriations bill - appropriations related to strengthening the addiction services workforce, including full funding of the loan repayment program for the substance use disorder treatment workforce authorized in the SUPPORT Act, increase in funding for the mental and substance use disorders training demonstration program authorized in 21st Century Cures Act, funding for preventive medicine residency programs, and $8.8 billion for discretionary Health Resources and Services Administration programs. Supported HR 3414 (and prior versions)/ S. 2892 - Opioid Workforce Act of 2019 - bill increases the number of residency positions eligible for graduate medical education payments under Medicare for hospitals that have addiction or pain management programs, with an aggregate increase of 1,000 positions over a five-year period. Supported HR 3165 and S 1737 - Mental Health Parity Compliance Act - strengthen parity in mental health and substance use disorder benefits. Advocated for its inclusion in the Lower Health Care Costs Act of 2019. Supported S 873 and HR 1879 - Stabilize Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Act which would provide for 12 months of continuous enrollment in Medicaid and CHIP to ensure better access to care and reduce churn. This bill is not specific to mental health, but it would provide significant stability to those patients and providers. Supported H.R.1920 - Medicaid Bump Act - To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide a higher Federal matching rate for increased expenditures under Medicaid for mental and behavioral health services, and for other purposes. Supported H.R.1329 - Medicaid Reentry Act - This bill allows Medicaid payment for medical services furnished to an incarcerated individual during the 30-day period preceding the individual's release. Supported S 824/HR 1767 - Excellence in Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Expansion Act This legislation would extend and expand the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) demonstration, which is set to end in mid-2019. Supported the Parity Enforcement Act (HR 2848). This legislation would give the U.S. Department of Labor authority to levy civil monetary penalties against health insurers and plan sponsors for parity violations of the Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008. Supported S.1012/ HR 2062 Protecting Jessica Grubbs Legacy Act/ Overdose Prevention and Patient Safety Act to amend the Public Health Service Act to protect the confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records. Supported HR 4974: the MATE Act - to amend the Controlled Substances Act to require physicians and other prescribers of controlled substances to complete training on treating and managing patients with opioid and other substance use disorders (which shall also satisfy certain training required to receive a waiver for dispensing narcotic drugs for maintenance or detoxification treatment),and for other purposes. Supported a conditional endorsement of The Mainstreaming Addiction Treatment Act, which is contingent upon the elimination of DEA regulations on medications in Schedules III-V that are based on the prescribing intent to treat addiction and a requirement that all DEA controlled substance prescribers complete medical education on addiction. Supported the Humane Correctional Health Care Act , H.R. 4141/S. 2305, which would repeal the Medicaid Inmate Exclusion. The exclusion strips health coverage from Medicaid enrollees who are involved in the criminal justice system. Supported H.R. 3925, the Reducing Barriers to Substance Use Treatment Act, introduced by Representatives Paul Tonko (D-NY) and David McKinley (R-VA). The bill would prohibit state Medicaid programs, beginning in October 1, 2020, and ending September 30, 2025, from imposing prior authorizations or other types of utilization control policies or procedures on medications approved to treat OUD, including, with respect to the provision of those medications, counseling services and behavioral therapy. Supported the Reversing the Youth Tobacco Epidemic Act of 2019 (HR 2339) which would, among other things, amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the sale and marketing of tobacco products Supported HR 4742, Protecting American Lungs Act, a bill to impose a tax on nicotine used in e-cigarettes. Supported HR 5632, The FDA Accountability for Public Safety Act, which would require the FDA Commissioner to make the final decision on drug approvals if the advisory committee advises against approval, among other things. Advocated for the addiction of a Medicaid Provider Status requirement on any new State Opioid Response Grant funding Advocated for the use of audio-visual telehealth for initation of new OTP patients to be treated with methadone Advocated for an increase in the DATA 2000 waiver patient limit Advocated for telehealth buprenorphine initiation as an exception to Ryan Haight Advocated for addiction CMS guidance and coverage related to telehealth Advocated to allow Opioid Treatment Programs (OTPs) to operate mobile units without requiring them to obtain a separate registration as well as more flexibility regarding take-home medications dispensed from an OTP Advocated for $38.5B in emergency relief funds for mental health disorder and addiction treatment providers as a result of losses suffered due to COVID-19 Advocated for inclusion of provisions in HR 748 of the CARES Act, related to the Opioid Workforce Act, the Reducing Barriers to Substance Use Disorder Treatment, Medicaid Reentry, emergency health care provider relief funds, reform of 42 CFR Part 2, amont other ASAM priorities Advocated for eventual filing of the Telehealth Response for E-prescribing Addiction Therapy Services (TREATS) Act (S. 4103). For purposes of prescribing Schedule III and IV medications, including buprenorphine for the treatment of opioid use disorder, the TREATS Act would make permanent a new, audio-video, telehealth evaluation exception to the Ryan Haight Acts in-person exam requirement. The TREATS Act would also clarify Medicares continued ability, beyond the COVID-19 public health emergency, to reimburse for audio-only, substance use disorder telehealth services after an in-person or telehealth evaluation

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

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Natl Drug Control Policy (NDCP), SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

Advocated for FY2021 Labor HHS Appropriations bill - appropriations related to strengthening the addiction services workforce, including full funding of the loan repayment program for the substance use disorder treatment workforce authorized in the SUPPORT Act, increase in funding for the mental and substance use disorders training demonstration program authorized in 21st Century Cures Act, funding for preventive medicine residency programs, and $8.8 billion for discretionary Health Resources and Services Administration programs. Supported HR 3414 (and prior versions)/ S. 2892 - Opioid Workforce Act of 2019 - bill increases the number of residency positions eligible for graduate medical education payments under Medicare for hospitals that have addiction or pain management programs, with an aggregate increase of 1,000 positions over a five-year period. Supported HR 3165 and S 1737 - Mental Health Parity Compliance Act - strengthen parity in mental health and substance use disorder benefits. Advocated for its inclusion in the Lower Health Care Costs Act of 2019. Supported S 873 and HR 1879 - Stabilize Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Act which would provide for 12 months of continuous enrollment in Medicaid and CHIP to ensure better access to care and reduce churn. This bill is not specific to mental health, but it would provide significant stability to those patients and providers. Supported H.R.1920 - Medicaid Bump Act - To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide a higher Federal matching rate for increased expenditures under Medicaid for mental and behavioral health services, and for other purposes. Supported H.R.1329 - Medicaid Reentry Act - This bill allows Medicaid payment for medical services furnished to an incarcerated individual during the 30-day period preceding the individual's release. Supported S 824/HR 1767 - Excellence in Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Expansion Act This legislation would extend and expand the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) demonstration, which is set to end in mid-2019. Supported the Parity Enforcement Act (HR 2848). This legislation would give the U.S. Department of Labor authority to levy civil monetary penalties against health insurers and plan sponsors for parity violations of the Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008. Supported S.1012/ HR 2062 Protecting Jessica Grubbs Legacy Act/ Overdose Prevention and Patient Safety Act to amend the Public Health Service Act to protect the confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records. Supported HR 4974: the MATE Act - to amend the Controlled Substances Act to require physicians and other prescribers of controlled substances to complete training on treating and managing patients with opioid and other substance use disorders (which shall also satisfy certain training required to receive a waiver for dispensing narcotic drugs for maintenance or detoxification treatment),and for other purposes. Supported a conditional endorsement of The Mainstreaming Addiction Treatment Act, which is contingent upon the elimination of DEA regulations on medications in Schedules III-V that are based on the prescribing intent to treat addiction and a requirement that all DEA controlled substance prescribers complete medical education on addiction. Supported the Humane Correctional Health Care Act , H.R. 4141/S. 2305, which would repeal the Medicaid Inmate Exclusion. The exclusion strips health coverage from Medicaid enrollees who are involved in the criminal justice system. Supported H.R. 3925, the Reducing Barriers to Substance Use Treatment Act, introduced by Representatives Paul Tonko (D-NY) and David McKinley (R-VA). The bill would prohibit state Medicaid programs, beginning in October 1, 2020, and ending September 30, 2025, from imposing prior authorizations or other types of utilization control policies or procedures on medications approved to treat OUD, including, with respect to the provision of those medications, counseling services and behavioral therapy. Supported the Reversing the Youth Tobacco Epidemic Act of 2019 (HR 2339) which would, among other things, amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the sale and marketing of tobacco products Supported HR 4742, Protecting American Lungs Act, a bill to impose a tax on nicotine used in e-cigarettes. Supported HR 5632, The FDA Accountability for Public Safety Act, which would require the FDA Commissioner to make the final decision on drug approvals if the advisory committee advises against approval, among other things. Advocated for the addiction of a Medicaid Provider Status requirement on any new State Opioid Response Grant funding Advocated for the use of audio-visual telehealth for initation of new OTP patients to be treated with methadone Advocated for an increase in the DATA 2000 waiver patient limit Advocated for telehealth buprenorphine initiation as an exception to Ryan Haight Advocated for addiction CMS guidance and coverage related to telehealth Advocated to allow Opioid Treatment Programs (OTPs) to operate mobile units without requiring them to obtain a separate registration as well as more flexibility regarding take-home medications dispensed from an OTP Advocated for $38.5B in emergency relief funds for mental health disorder and addiction treatment providers as a result of losses suffered due to COVID-19 Advocated for inclusion of provisions in HR 748 of the CARES Act, related to the Opioid Workforce Act, the Reducing Barriers to Substance Use Disorder Treatment, Medicaid Reentry, emergency health care provider relief funds, reform of 42 CFR Part 2, amont other ASAM priorities Advocated for eventual filing of the Telehealth Response for E-prescribing Addiction Therapy Services (TREATS) Act (S. 4103). For purposes of prescribing Schedule III and IV medications, including buprenorphine for the treatment of opioid use disorder, the TREATS Act would make permanent a new, audio-video, telehealth evaluation exception to the Ryan Haight Acts in-person exam requirement. The TREATS Act would also clarify Medicares continued ability, beyond the COVID-19 public health emergency, to reimburse for audio-only, substance use disorder telehealth services after an in-person or telehealth evaluation

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

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Natl Drug Control Policy (NDCP), SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

Advocated for FY2021 Labor HHS Appropriations bill - appropriations related to strengthening the addiction services workforce, including full funding of the loan repayment program for the substance use disorder treatment workforce authorized in the SUPPORT Act, increase in funding for the mental and substance use disorders training demonstration program authorized in 21st Century Cures Act, funding for preventive medicine residency programs, and $8.8 billion for discretionary Health Resources and Services Administration programs. Supported HR 3414 (and prior versions)/ S. 2892 - Opioid Workforce Act of 2019 - bill increases the number of residency positions eligible for graduate medical education payments under Medicare for hospitals that have addiction or pain management programs, with an aggregate increase of 1,000 positions over a five-year period. Supported HR 3165 and S 1737 - Mental Health Parity Compliance Act - strengthen parity in mental health and substance use disorder benefits. Advocated for its inclusion in the Lower Health Care Costs Act of 2019. Supported S 873 and HR 1879 - Stabilize Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Act which would provide for 12 months of continuous enrollment in Medicaid and CHIP to ensure better access to care and reduce churn. This bill is not specific to mental health, but it would provide significant stability to those patients and providers. Supported H.R.1920 - Medicaid Bump Act - To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide a higher Federal matching rate for increased expenditures under Medicaid for mental and behavioral health services, and for other purposes. Supported H.R.1329 - Medicaid Reentry Act - This bill allows Medicaid payment for medical services furnished to an incarcerated individual during the 30-day period preceding the individual's release. Supported S 824/HR 1767 - Excellence in Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Expansion Act This legislation would extend and expand the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) demonstration, which is set to end in mid-2019. Supported the Parity Enforcement Act (HR 2848). This legislation would give the U.S. Department of Labor authority to levy civil monetary penalties against health insurers and plan sponsors for parity violations of the Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008. Supported S.1012/ HR 2062 Protecting Jessica Grubbs Legacy Act/ Overdose Prevention and Patient Safety Act to amend the Public Health Service Act to protect the confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records. Supported HR 4974: the MATE Act - to amend the Controlled Substances Act to require physicians and other prescribers of controlled substances to complete training on treating and managing patients with opioid and other substance use disorders (which shall also satisfy certain training required to receive a waiver for dispensing narcotic drugs for maintenance or detoxification treatment),and for other purposes. Supported a conditional endorsement of The Mainstreaming Addiction Treatment Act, which is contingent upon the elimination of DEA regulations on medications in Schedules III-V that are based on the prescribing intent to treat addiction and a requirement that all DEA controlled substance prescribers complete medical education on addiction. Supported the Humane Correctional Health Care Act , H.R. 4141/S. 2305, which would repeal the Medicaid Inmate Exclusion. The exclusion strips health coverage from Medicaid enrollees who are involved in the criminal justice system. Supported H.R. 3925, the Reducing Barriers to Substance Use Treatment Act, introduced by Representatives Paul Tonko (D-NY) and David McKinley (R-VA). The bill would prohibit state Medicaid programs, beginning in October 1, 2020, and ending September 30, 2025, from imposing prior authorizations or other types of utilization control policies or procedures on medications approved to treat OUD, including, with respect to the provision of those medications, counseling services and behavioral therapy. Supported the Reversing the Youth Tobacco Epidemic Act of 2019 (HR 2339) which would, among other things, amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the sale and marketing of tobacco products Supported HR 4742, Protecting American Lungs Act, a bill to impose a tax on nicotine used in e-cigarettes. Supported HR 5632, The FDA Accountability for Public Safety Act, which would require the FDA Commissioner to make the final decision on drug approvals if the advisory committee advises against approval, among other things. Advocated for the addiction of a Medicaid Provider Status requirement on any new State Opioid Response Grant funding Advocated for the use of audio-visual telehealth for initation of new OTP patients to be treated with methadone Advocated for an increase in the DATA 2000 waiver patient limit Advocated for telehealth buprenorphine initiation as an exception to Ryan Haight Advocated for addiction CMS guidance and coverage related to telehealth Advocated to allow Opioid Treatment Programs (OTPs) to operate mobile units without requiring them to obtain a separate registration as well as more flexibility regarding take-home medications dispensed from an OTP Advocated for $38.5B in emergency relief funds for mental health disorder and addiction treatment providers as a result of losses suffered due to COVID-19 Advocated for inclusion of provisions in HR 748 of the CARES Act, related to the Opioid Workforce Act, the Reducing Barriers to Substance Use Disorder Treatment, Medicaid Reentry, emergency health care provider relief funds, reform of 42 CFR Part 2, amont other ASAM priorities Advocated for eventual filing of the Telehealth Response for E-prescribing Addiction Therapy Services (TREATS) Act (S. 4103). For purposes of prescribing Schedule III and IV medications, including buprenorphine for the treatment of opioid use disorder, the TREATS Act would make permanent a new, audio-video, telehealth evaluation exception to the Ryan Haight Acts in-person exam requirement. The TREATS Act would also clarify Medicares continued ability, beyond the COVID-19 public health emergency, to reimburse for audio-only, substance use disorder telehealth services after an in-person or telehealth evaluation

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

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Natl Drug Control Policy (NDCP), SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

Advocated for FY2021 Labor HHS Appropriations bill - appropriations related to strengthening the addiction services workforce, including full funding of the loan repayment program for the substance use disorder treatment workforce authorized in the SUPPORT Act, increase in funding for the mental and substance use disorders training demonstration program authorized in 21st Century Cures Act, funding for preventive medicine residency programs, and $8.8 billion for discretionary Health Resources and Services Administration programs. Supported HR 3414 (and prior versions)/ S. 2892 - Opioid Workforce Act of 2019 - bill increases the number of residency positions eligible for graduate medical education payments under Medicare for hospitals that have addiction or pain management programs, with an aggregate increase of 1,000 positions over a five-year period. Supported HR 3165 and S 1737 - Mental Health Parity Compliance Act - strengthen parity in mental health and substance use disorder benefits. Advocated for its inclusion in the Lower Health Care Costs Act of 2019. Supported S 873 and HR 1879 - Stabilize Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Act which would provide for 12 months of continuous enrollment in Medicaid and CHIP to ensure better access to care and reduce churn. This bill is not specific to mental health, but it would provide significant stability to those patients and providers. Supported H.R.1920 - Medicaid Bump Act - To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide a higher Federal matching rate for increased expenditures under Medicaid for mental and behavioral health services, and for other purposes. Supported H.R.1329 - Medicaid Reentry Act - This bill allows Medicaid payment for medical services furnished to an incarcerated individual during the 30-day period preceding the individual's release. Supported S 824/HR 1767 - Excellence in Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Expansion Act This legislation would extend and expand the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) demonstration, which is set to end in mid-2019. Supported the Parity Enforcement Act (HR 2848). This legislation would give the U.S. Department of Labor authority to levy civil monetary penalties against health insurers and plan sponsors for parity violations of the Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008. Supported S.1012/ HR 2062 Protecting Jessica Grubbs Legacy Act/ Overdose Prevention and Patient Safety Act to amend the Public Health Service Act to protect the confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records. Supported HR 4974: the MATE Act - to amend the Controlled Substances Act to require physicians and other prescribers of controlled substances to complete training on treating and managing patients with opioid and other substance use disorders (which shall also satisfy certain training required to receive a waiver for dispensing narcotic drugs for maintenance or detoxification treatment),and for other purposes. Supported a conditional endorsement of The Mainstreaming Addiction Treatment Act, which is contingent upon the elimination of DEA regulations on medications in Schedules III-V that are based on the prescribing intent to treat addiction and a requirement that all DEA controlled substance prescribers complete medical education on addiction. Supported the Humane Correctional Health Care Act , H.R. 4141/S. 2305, which would repeal the Medicaid Inmate Exclusion. The exclusion strips health coverage from Medicaid enrollees who are involved in the criminal justice system. Supported H.R. 3925, the Reducing Barriers to Substance Use Treatment Act, introduced by Representatives Paul Tonko (D-NY) and David McKinley (R-VA). The bill would prohibit state Medicaid programs, beginning in October 1, 2020, and ending September 30, 2025, from imposing prior authorizations or other types of utilization control policies or procedures on medications approved to treat OUD, including, with respect to the provision of those medications, counseling services and behavioral therapy. Supported the Reversing the Youth Tobacco Epidemic Act of 2019 (HR 2339) which would, among other things, amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the sale and marketing of tobacco products Supported HR 4742, Protecting American Lungs Act, a bill to impose a tax on nicotine used in e-cigarettes. Supported HR 5632, The FDA Accountability for Public Safety Act, which would require the FDA Commissioner to make the final decision on drug approvals if the advisory committee advises against approval, among other things. Advocated for the addiction of a Medicaid Provider Status requirement on any new State Opioid Response Grant funding Advocated for the use of audio-visual telehealth for initation of new OTP patients to be treated with methadone Advocated for an increase in the DATA 2000 waiver patient limit Advocated for telehealth buprenorphine initiation as an exception to Ryan Haight Advocated for addiction CMS guidance and coverage related to telehealth Advocated to allow Opioid Treatment Programs (OTPs) to operate mobile units without requiring them to obtain a separate registration as well as more flexibility regarding take-home medications dispensed from an OTP Advocated for $38.5B in emergency relief funds for mental health disorder and addiction treatment providers as a result of losses suffered due to COVID-19 Advocated for inclusion of provisions in HR 748 of the CARES Act, related to the Opioid Workforce Act, the Reducing Barriers to Substance Use Disorder Treatment, Medicaid Reentry, emergency health care provider relief funds, reform of 42 CFR Part 2, amont other ASAM priorities Advocated for eventual filing of the Telehealth Response for E-prescribing Addiction Therapy Services (TREATS) Act (S. 4103). For purposes of prescribing Schedule III and IV medications, including buprenorphine for the treatment of opioid use disorder, the TREATS Act would make permanent a new, audio-video, telehealth evaluation exception to the Ryan Haight Acts in-person exam requirement. The TREATS Act would also clarify Medicares continued ability, beyond the COVID-19 public health emergency, to reimburse for audio-only, substance use disorder telehealth services after an in-person or telehealth evaluation

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

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Natl Drug Control Policy (NDCP), SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

Advocated for FY2021 Labor HHS Appropriations bill - appropriations related to strengthening the addiction services workforce, including full funding of the loan repayment program for the substance use disorder treatment workforce authorized in the SUPPORT Act, increase in funding for the mental and substance use disorders training demonstration program authorized in 21st Century Cures Act, funding for preventive medicine residency programs, and $8.8 billion for discretionary Health Resources and Services Administration programs. Supported HR 3414 (and prior versions)/ S. 2892 - Opioid Workforce Act of 2019 - bill increases the number of residency positions eligible for graduate medical education payments under Medicare for hospitals that have addiction or pain management programs, with an aggregate increase of 1,000 positions over a five-year period. Supported HR 3165 and S 1737 - Mental Health Parity Compliance Act - strengthen parity in mental health and substance use disorder benefits. Advocated for its inclusion in the Lower Health Care Costs Act of 2019. Supported S 873 and HR 1879 - Stabilize Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Act which would provide for 12 months of continuous enrollment in Medicaid and CHIP to ensure better access to care and reduce churn. This bill is not specific to mental health, but it would provide significant stability to those patients and providers. Supported H.R.1920 - Medicaid Bump Act - To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide a higher Federal matching rate for increased expenditures under Medicaid for mental and behavioral health services, and for other purposes. Supported H.R.1329 - Medicaid Reentry Act - This bill allows Medicaid payment for medical services furnished to an incarcerated individual during the 30-day period preceding the individual's release. Supported S 824/HR 1767 - Excellence in Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Expansion Act This legislation would extend and expand the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) demonstration, which is set to end in mid-2019. Supported the Parity Enforcement Act (HR 2848). This legislation would give the U.S. Department of Labor authority to levy civil monetary penalties against health insurers and plan sponsors for parity violations of the Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008. Supported S.1012/ HR 2062 Protecting Jessica Grubbs Legacy Act/ Overdose Prevention and Patient Safety Act to amend the Public Health Service Act to protect the confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records. Supported HR 4974: the MATE Act - to amend the Controlled Substances Act to require physicians and other prescribers of controlled substances to complete training on treating and managing patients with opioid and other substance use disorders (which shall also satisfy certain training required to receive a waiver for dispensing narcotic drugs for maintenance or detoxification treatment),and for other purposes. Supported a conditional endorsement of The Mainstreaming Addiction Treatment Act, which is contingent upon the elimination of DEA regulations on medications in Schedules III-V that are based on the prescribing intent to treat addiction and a requirement that all DEA controlled substance prescribers complete medical education on addiction. Supported the Humane Correctional Health Care Act , H.R. 4141/S. 2305, which would repeal the Medicaid Inmate Exclusion. The exclusion strips health coverage from Medicaid enrollees who are involved in the criminal justice system. Supported H.R. 3925, the Reducing Barriers to Substance Use Treatment Act, introduced by Representatives Paul Tonko (D-NY) and David McKinley (R-VA). The bill would prohibit state Medicaid programs, beginning in October 1, 2020, and ending September 30, 2025, from imposing prior authorizations or other types of utilization control policies or procedures on medications approved to treat OUD, including, with respect to the provision of those medications, counseling services and behavioral therapy. Supported the Reversing the Youth Tobacco Epidemic Act of 2019 (HR 2339) which would, among other things, amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the sale and marketing of tobacco products Supported HR 4742, Protecting American Lungs Act, a bill to impose a tax on nicotine used in e-cigarettes. Supported HR 5632, The FDA Accountability for Public Safety Act, which would require the FDA Commissioner to make the final decision on drug approvals if the advisory committee advises against approval, among other things. Advocated for the addiction of a Medicaid Provider Status requirement on any new State Opioid Response Grant funding Advocated for the use of audio-visual telehealth for initation of new OTP patients to be treated with methadone Advocated for an increase in the DATA 2000 waiver patient limit Advocated for telehealth buprenorphine initiation as an exception to Ryan Haight Advocated for addiction CMS guidance and coverage related to telehealth Advocated to allow Opioid Treatment Programs (OTPs) to operate mobile units without requiring them to obtain a separate registration as well as more flexibility regarding take-home medications dispensed from an OTP Advocated for $38.5B in emergency relief funds for mental health disorder and addiction treatment providers as a result of losses suffered due to COVID-19 Advocated for inclusion of provisions in HR 748 of the CARES Act, related to the Opioid Workforce Act, the Reducing Barriers to Substance Use Disorder Treatment, Medicaid Reentry, emergency health care provider relief funds, reform of 42 CFR Part 2, amont other ASAM priorities Advocated for eventual filing of the Telehealth Response for E-prescribing Addiction Therapy Services (TREATS) Act (S. 4103). For purposes of prescribing Schedule III and IV medications, including buprenorphine for the treatment of opioid use disorder, the TREATS Act would make permanent a new, audio-video, telehealth evaluation exception to the Ryan Haight Acts in-person exam requirement. The TREATS Act would also clarify Medicares continued ability, beyond the COVID-19 public health emergency, to reimburse for audio-only, substance use disorder telehealth services after an in-person or telehealth evaluation

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

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Natl Drug Control Policy (NDCP), SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

Advocated for FY2021 Labor HHS Appropriations bill - appropriations related to strengthening the addiction services workforce, including full funding of the loan repayment program for the substance use disorder treatment workforce authorized in the SUPPORT Act, increase in funding for the mental and substance use disorders training demonstration program authorized in 21st Century Cures Act, funding for preventive medicine residency programs, and $8.8 billion for discretionary Health Resources and Services Administration programs. Supported HR 3414 (and prior versions)/ S. 2892 - Opioid Workforce Act of 2019 - bill increases the number of residency positions eligible for graduate medical education payments under Medicare for hospitals that have addiction or pain management programs, with an aggregate increase of 1,000 positions over a five-year period. Supported HR 3165 and S 1737 - Mental Health Parity Compliance Act - strengthen parity in mental health and substance use disorder benefits. Advocated for its inclusion in the Lower Health Care Costs Act of 2019. Supported S 873 and HR 1879 - Stabilize Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Act which would provide for 12 months of continuous enrollment in Medicaid and CHIP to ensure better access to care and reduce churn. This bill is not specific to mental health, but it would provide significant stability to those patients and providers. Supported H.R.1920 - Medicaid Bump Act - To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide a higher Federal matching rate for increased expenditures under Medicaid for mental and behavioral health services, and for other purposes. Supported H.R.1329 - Medicaid Reentry Act - This bill allows Medicaid payment for medical services furnished to an incarcerated individual during the 30-day period preceding the individual's release. Supported S 824/HR 1767 - Excellence in Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Expansion Act This legislation would extend and expand the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) demonstration, which is set to end in mid-2019. Supported the Parity Enforcement Act (HR 2848). This legislation would give the U.S. Department of Labor authority to levy civil monetary penalties against health insurers and plan sponsors for parity violations of the Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008. Supported S.1012/ HR 2062 Protecting Jessica Grubbs Legacy Act/ Overdose Prevention and Patient Safety Act to amend the Public Health Service Act to protect the confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records. Supported HR 4974: the MATE Act - to amend the Controlled Substances Act to require physicians and other prescribers of controlled substances to complete training on treating and managing patients with opioid and other substance use disorders (which shall also satisfy certain training required to receive a waiver for dispensing narcotic drugs for maintenance or detoxification treatment),and for other purposes. Supported a conditional endorsement of The Mainstreaming Addiction Treatment Act, which is contingent upon the elimination of DEA regulations on medications in Schedules III-V that are based on the prescribing intent to treat addiction and a requirement that all DEA controlled substance prescribers complete medical education on addiction. Supported the Humane Correctional Health Care Act , H.R. 4141/S. 2305, which would repeal the Medicaid Inmate Exclusion. The exclusion strips health coverage from Medicaid enrollees who are involved in the criminal justice system. Supported H.R. 3925, the Reducing Barriers to Substance Use Treatment Act, introduced by Representatives Paul Tonko (D-NY) and David McKinley (R-VA). The bill would prohibit state Medicaid programs, beginning in October 1, 2020, and ending September 30, 2025, from imposing prior authorizations or other types of utilization control policies or procedures on medications approved to treat OUD, including, with respect to the provision of those medications, counseling services and behavioral therapy. Supported the Reversing the Youth Tobacco Epidemic Act of 2019 (HR 2339) which would, among other things, amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the sale and marketing of tobacco products Supported HR 4742, Protecting American Lungs Act, a bill to impose a tax on nicotine used in e-cigarettes. Supported HR 5632, The FDA Accountability for Public Safety Act, which would require the FDA Commissioner to make the final decision on drug approvals if the advisory committee advises against approval, among other things. Advocated for the addiction of a Medicaid Provider Status requirement on any new State Opioid Response Grant funding Advocated for the use of audio-visual telehealth for initation of new OTP patients to be treated with methadone Advocated for an increase in the DATA 2000 waiver patient limit Advocated for telehealth buprenorphine initiation as an exception to Ryan Haight Advocated for addiction CMS guidance and coverage related to telehealth Advocated to allow Opioid Treatment Programs (OTPs) to operate mobile units without requiring them to obtain a separate registration as well as more flexibility regarding take-home medications dispensed from an OTP Advocated for $38.5B in emergency relief funds for mental health disorder and addiction treatment providers as a result of losses suffered due to COVID-19 Advocated for inclusion of provisions in HR 748 of the CARES Act, related to the Opioid Workforce Act, the Reducing Barriers to Substance Use Disorder Treatment, Medicaid Reentry, emergency health care provider relief funds, reform of 42 CFR Part 2, amont other ASAM priorities Advocated for eventual filing of the Telehealth Response for E-prescribing Addiction Therapy Services (TREATS) Act (S. 4103). For purposes of prescribing Schedule III and IV medications, including buprenorphine for the treatment of opioid use disorder, the TREATS Act would make permanent a new, audio-video, telehealth evaluation exception to the Ryan Haight Acts in-person exam requirement. The TREATS Act would also clarify Medicares continued ability, beyond the COVID-19 public health emergency, to reimburse for audio-only, substance use disorder telehealth services after an in-person or telehealth evaluation

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

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Natl Drug Control Policy (NDCP), SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

Bill # H.R. 647 and S2080: Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act. Establishes Palliative Care and Hospice Education Centers to increase access to palliative care Bill # H.R. 728: Title VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act.To amend title VIII of the Public Health Service Act to extend advanced education nursing grants to support clinical nurse specialist programs Bill # H.R. 1767 and S824: Excellence in Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Expansion Act. To increase the number of states that may conduct Medicaid demonstration programs to improve access to community mental health services Bill # H.R. 2062 and S1012: Overdose Prevention and Patient Safety Act.Amends the Public Health Service Act to protect the confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records Bill # H.R. 2431 and S2500: Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act. Authorizes a loan repayment program for mental health professionals to relieve workforce shortages Bill #H.R. 2482 and S2074: Mainstreaming Addiction Treatment (MAT) Act. Loosens restrictions on doctors prescribing buprenorphine for addiction treatment Bill #H.R. 2895 and S948: Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act. Reauthorizes the Conrad 30 program through FY 2021 Bill #H.R. 3165 and S1737: Mental Health Parity Compliance Act. To achieve complete implementation of the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (federal parity law) Bill #H.R. 4004 and S2986: Social Determinants Accelerator Act. To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish an interagency council on social determinants of health Bill #H.R. 4468: Nursing Home Workforce Quality Act. To address the shortage of certified nursing assistants (CNAs) Bill #H.R. 4859: Protecting Older Americans from Social Isolation Act. To amend the Older Americans Act to reduce social isolation among older individuals Bill #H.R. 5242: Opioid Settlement Accountability Act. To ensure that opioid settlement funds are used to fight the opioid epidemic, including treatment, prevention, education and enforcement efforts. Bill # H.R. 945 and S286: Mental Health Access Improvement Act. To provide for the coverage of marriage and family therapist services and mental health counselor services under Medicare Bill # H.R. 986:Protecting Americans with Preexisting Conditions Act.To prevent the promotion of short-term, limited duration insurance plans and association health plans Bill #S1399:Title VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act.To amend title VIII of the Public Health Service Act to extend advanced education nursing grants to support clinical nurse specialist programs Bill #S1895 Lower Health Care Costs Act Bill # HR5640 and S3152:Data Mapping to Save Moms' Lives Act. To require the Federal Communications Commission to incorporate data on maternal health outcomes into its broadband health maps. Bill # S3374: Protecting Jessica Grubbs Legacy Act. Amends the Public Health Service Act to protect the confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records. Bill # HR748 S3548: Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act provides financial relief and resources to individuals, families, and businesses impacted by the COVID-19 public health emergency. Bill # 7010 Paycheck protection program flexibility Bill #HR7292 Advanced Accelerated Payment Program forgiveness

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

Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE

COVID-19 impact on mental health and addiction Relief for SUD treatment facilities and providers Telehealth Remote Recovery Support Medication Assisted Treatment SUD privacy standards (42 CFR Part 2) Public Health Workforce H.Res. 419, Resolution recognizing the contributions of the Addiction Profession workforce Improving Access to Remote Behavioral Health Treatment Act (S. 2244, H.R. 4131) Comprehensive Addiction Resources Emergency (CARE) Act (S. 1365, H.R. 2569) Parity Enforcement Act (H.R. 2848) Behavioral Health Coverage Transparency Act (H.R.2874, S.1576) Mental Health Parity Compliance Act (H.R.3165, S.1737) Medicaid Reentry Act (H.R. 1329) Addiction Treatment Access Act (S. 2412) Overdose Prevention and Patient Safety Act (H.R. 2062) USPS Opioid & Illicit Drug Strategy Act of 2019 (S.2974) SUD Loan Repayment Program: Section 7071 of the Substance Use-Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment (SUPPORT) for Patients and Communities Act (P.L. 115-271) HEROES Act (H.R. 6800) Mental Health Research Act (H.R. 6645) Health Care Protection Act (H.R. 6810) Mental Health Services for Students Act (H.R. 1109/ S. 1122)

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

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

Access to Medicare and Medicaid claims; EHR meaningful use; telehealth; community health center funding; S.1842, Protecting Personal Health Data Act; H.R. 3439, Protecting Patient Access to Information for Effective and Necessary Treatment H.R. 2062, Overdose Prevention and Patient Safety Act; S.1012, Protecting Jessica Grubb's Legacy Act; S.773, Telehealth Innovation and Improvement Act of 2019; H.R. 3417, Beneficiary Education Tools, Telehealth, and Extenders Reauthorization Act of 2019. H.R. 5190, Specialty Treatment to Access and Referrals Act of 2019 (STAR Act).

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000

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

Access to Medicare and Medicaid claims; EHR meaningful use; telehealth; community health center funding; S.1842, Protecting Personal Health Data Act; H.R. 3439, Protecting Patient Access to Information for Effective and Necessary Treatment H.R. 2062, Overdose Prevention and Patient Safety Act; S.1012, Protecting Jessica Grubb's Legacy Act; S.773, Telehealth Innovation and Improvement Act of 2019; H.R. 3417, Beneficiary Education Tools, Telehealth, and Extenders Reauthorization Act of 2019. H.R. 5190, Specialty Treatment to Access and Referrals Act of 2019 (STAR Act).

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000

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

Discussed with congressional staff removal of unique patient identifier language from FY2020 Labor-HHS, Education, Appropriations Bill. Also discussed HR 2062, Overdose Prevention and Patient Safety Act and S. 1012, the Protecting Jessica Grubb's Legacy Act.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Preserve Medicaid funding and Medicaid disproportionate share hospital payments. Support increased FY 2020 appropriations for Centers for Disease Control sexually transmitted disease prevention and control, Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Hospital Preparedness programs. Support easing the Medicaid IMD exclusion and the Medicaid inmate exclusion. Support amending 42 C.F.R Part 2 to align with HIPAA (H.R. 2062 and S. 1012). Support the Prevention and Public Health Fund, including HR 3447. Support medically assisted treatment , including H.R. 2482 and S. 2017. Support H.R. 2848 to address "Valley Fever." Support school based mental health programs, including H.R. 1109. Support women's cancer screenings, including H.R. 3129. Support TB elimination, including H.R. 3080 and S. 834. Support gun safety legislation from a public health perspective, including H.R. 8/S. 42, H.R 1186/S. 447, H.R. 1236/S. 506, H.R. 2708/S. 1462. Support a moratorium on the Medicaid Fiscal Accountability Regulation (MFAR), emergency public health funding, Medicaid federal medical assistance percentage increase, and funding for public hospitals in coronavirus relief legislation including the CARES Act (H.R. 748) and the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (H.R. 6201).

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000

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

HR 2062 and S. 1012, The Overdose Prevention and Safety Act (HR 2062) and Protecting Jessica Grubbs Legacy Act (S. 1012), provisions related to amending the Public Health Service Act to protect the confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records. S. 1895, Lower Health Care Costs Act of 2019, provisions related to PBM operations and mental health parity. S. 1227, Prescription Pricing for the People Act of 2019, provisions related to Federal Trade Commission study. S. 2543, Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019, provisions related to PBM operations drug manufacturer pricing. H.R. 2296, FAIR Accountability and Innovative Research Drug Pricing (FAIR Drug Pricing) Act of 2019, provisions related to PBM operations and transparency. H.R. 987, Strengthening Health Care and Lowering Prescription Drug Costs Act, provisions related to PBM operations and improving competition for generic drugs. H.R. 2113, Sunshine, Transparency, Accountability and Reporting (STAR) Act, provisions related to PBM operations and drug manufacturer cost increases. H.R. 3, Lower Drug Costs Now Act of 2019, provisions related to drug pricing and competition. H.R 6201, Families First Act, provisions related to increased FMAP for states to address coronavirus pandemic. H.R. 748, Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Safety Act (CARES Act), provisions related to state aid, telehealth, sequestration, coverage of testing, and pharmacy refills and drug shortage issues.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office

ACA stabilization issues, implementation of P.L. 111-148. Surprise medical billing. 42 CFR Part 2. S. 1012 Protecting Jessica Grubbs Legacy Act and HR 2062 Overdose Prevention and Patient Safety Act. Prescription Drug Price Reduction Act. Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act (Public Law 116-123), Families First Coronavirus Response Act (Public Law 116-127), S. 3548/HR 748 CARES Act (Public Law 116-136), Issues related to Commercial Paper Funding Facility

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

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

HR 2062 and S. 1012, The Overdose Prevention and Safety Act (HR 2062) and Protecting Jessica Grubbs Legacy Act (S. 1012), provisions related to amending the Public Health Service Act to protect the confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records. S. 1895, Lower Health Care Costs Act of 2019, provisions related to PBM operations and mental health parity. S. 1227, Prescription Pricing for the People Act of 2019, provisions related to Federal Trade Commission study. S. 2543, Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019, provisions related to PBM operations drug manufacturer pricing. H.R. 2296, FAIR Accountability and Innovative Research Drug Pricing (FAIR Drug Pricing) Act of 2019, provisions related to PBM operations and transparency. H.R. 987, Strengthening Health Care and Lowering Prescription Drug Costs Act, provisions related to PBM operations and improving competition for generic drugs. H.R. 2113, Sunshine, Transparency, Accountability and Reporting (STAR) Act, provisions related to PBM operations and drug manufacturer cost increases. H.R. 3, Lower Drug Costs Now Act of 2019, provisions related to drug pricing and competition. H.R 6201, Families First Act, provisions related to increased FMAP for states to address coronavirus pandemic. H.R. 748, Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Safety Act (CARES Act), provisions related to state aid, telehealth, sequestration, coverage of testing, and pharmacy refills and drug shortage issues.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office

Issues related to access to high-quality addiction treatment services, and promoting care coordination through the availability of patient substance abuse records by reforming 42 CFR Part 2, including the Overdose Prevention and Safety Act, HR 2062, and the Protecting Jessica Grubbs Legacy Act, S 1012

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000

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