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Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act of 2019
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Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act of 2019 This bill provides for coverage under Medicare of genetic counseling services that are furnished by genetic counselors. Covered services include those services, as well as incidental services and supplies, that would otherwise be covered under Medicare if provided by a physician.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Introduced in House
Congress.gov source codes: 1000, Intro-H
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2020 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Issues related to implementation of legislative or regulatory changes to Medicare and Medicaid, including: HR 6800, Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act or The HEROES Act HR 1948, Lymphedema Treatment Act; HR 1570 and S. 668, the Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act, and regulatory issues related to the Medicare coinsurance issue in these bills; HR 913, The CLINICAL TREATMENT Act, Medicaid covering routine care costs for beneficiaries who participate in an approved clinical trials; Senate introduction (no bill number just yet); Issues related to Medicaid Non-Emergency Medical Transportation; and Issues related to Chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy and reimbursement. HR 2477, Beneficiary Enrollment Notification and Eligibility Simplification Act (BENES) Regulatory issues related to Medicaid and value-based payment HR 7663, Protecting Access to Post COVID 19 Telehealth Act of 2020 The Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act of 2019, HR 3235 Advocacy w. CMS related to state Medicaid 1115 waiver approvals Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act of 2020, HR 8845
Client expense: $490,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2020 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Issues related to implementation of legislative or regulatory changes to Medicare and Medicaid, including: HR 6800, Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act or The HEROES Act HR 1948, Lymphedema Treatment Act; HR 1570 and S. 668, the Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act, and regulatory issues related to the Medicare coinsurance issue in these bills; HR 913, The CLINICAL TREATMENT Act, Medicaid covering routine care costs for beneficiaries who participate in an approved clinical trials; Senate introduction (no bill number just yet); Issues related to Medicaid Non-Emergency Medical Transportation; and Issues related to Chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy and reimbursement. HR 2477, Beneficiary Enrollment Notification and Eligibility Simplification Act (BENES) Regulatory issues related to Medicaid and value-based payment HR 7663, Protecting Access to Post COVID 19 Telehealth Act of 2020 The Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act of 2019, HR 3235 Advocacy w. CMS related to state Medicaid 1115 waiver approvals Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act of 2020, HR 8845
Client expense: $490,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2020 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Health care issues affecting individuals with neuromuscular disease including therapy development, newborn screening, screening and diagnosis, adequate insurance coverage, and access to care. Advocated for passage of H.R. 4393, the Advancing Access to Precision Medicine Act, provide for a State option under the State Medicaid plan to provide DNA sequencing clinical services for certain children. Advocated for funding for the FDA Orphan Products Grants Program. Advocated for passage of H.R. 3235, the Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act of 2019, to provide for expanded coverage of services provided by genetic counselors. Advocated for the passage of the Newborn Screening Saves Lives Reauthorization Act, H.R. 2507 / S. 2158, to encourage investment in the national newborn screening program in order to detect more neuromuscular conditions early to speed appropriate interventions for patients. Advocated for robust funding of the national newborn screening program. Advocated for increased funding for National Institutes of Health, Food and Drug Administration, Health Resources and Services Administration, and other health agencies that conduct research on neuromuscular disease and provide services to those with these conditions. Advocated for adequate, affordable, accessible health coverage for individuals with neuromuscular conditions. Issues related to surprise medical billing, including HR 3630, the No Surprises Act; S 1895, the Lower Health Care Costs Act; S 1531, the Stopping the Outrageous Practice of Surprise Medical Bills Act of 2019. Advocated for maintaining strong incentives for rare disease drug development included within the Orphan Drug Act (PL 97-414) Advocated on the Promising Pathway Act (S.3872) and the ACT for ALS Act (H.R.7071). Advocated for access to healthcare via telemedicine/telehealth throughout and after the COVID-19 public health emergency. H.R. 6800, HEROES Act and related COVID-19 packages, support various provisions relevant to people with NMDs including increased federal support for state Medicaid programs; Medicaid maintenance of effort provisions; nationwide reopening of Marketplace special enrollment period; expansion of paid sick leave and paid family and medical leave; making permanent flexibilities to allow Medicare beneficiaries to continue accessing healthcare through telehealth; more resources to enhance testing and contact tracing in underserved communities; opposing waivers from IDEA and the Rehab Act; and better data collection on the impact of COVID-19 on people with disabilities. Continuing to support passage of legislation and proposals to protect patients from surprise medical billing and hold patients harmless.
2020 · fourth_quarter · Insurance
Advocated for passage of the ALS Disability Insurance Act (HR 1407, S 578) which would eliminate the five month waiting period for individuals with ALS to obtain Social Security disability insurance. Advocated for passage of H.R. 4393, the Advancing Access to Precision Medicine Act, provide for a State option under the State Medicaid plan to provide DNA sequencing clinical services for certain children. Advocated for passage of H.R. 3235, the Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act of 2019, to provide for expanded coverage of services provided by genetic counselors. Advocated for adequate, affordable, accessible health coverage for individuals with neuromuscular conditions. Issues related to surprise medical billing.
Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2020 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Advocacy on health care issues related to genetics and genetic testing, including H.R. 3235 - Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act of 2019; H.R.4393 - Advancing Access to Precision Medicine Act; and S. 3404/HR 6102 - Verifying Accurate Leading-edge IVCT Development (VALID) Act of 2020
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
| Democratic |
| IA |
| David E. Price | Democratic | NC |
| David P. Joyce | Republican | OH |
| Derek Kilmer | Democratic | WA |
| Eric Swalwell | Democratic | CA |
| Grace F. Napolitano | Democratic | CA |
| Harley Rouda | Democratic | CA |
| John H. Rutherford | Republican | FL |
| Lisa Blunt Rochester | Democratic | DE |
| Mike Kelly | Republican | PA |
| Peter T. King | Republican | NY |
| Peter Welch | Democratic | VT |
| Stephanie N. Murphy | Democratic | FL |
| Steve Stivers | Republican | OH |
| Terri A. Sewell | Democratic | AL |
| Trey Hollingsworth | Republican | IN |
| Zoe Lofgren | Democratic | CA |
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2020 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Enhance Medicare beneficiary access to genetic counseling services, including related provisions in H.R. 3235, the Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act, regarding Medicare Part B coverage of services furnished by genetic counselors. Coronavirus response efforts, including support for health care providers and patients, and related provisions in H.R. 6800, the HEROES Act; H.R. 8406, the Heroes Act; S. 4318, the American Workers, Families, and Employers Assistance Act; S. 4320, the Coronavirus Response Additional Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020; S. 4322, the Safely Back to School and Back to Work Act; and H.R. 133, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 - P.L. 116-260.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
H.R. 1763: Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act, entire bill. H.R. 3235: Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act, entire bill. H.R. 3414: Opioid Workforce Act of 2019, entire bill. H.R. 1897 and S. 916: Mothers and Offspring Mortality and Morbidity Awareness (MOMMA's) Act, entire bill. Issues related to GME, including for specialized fields such as oncofertility.
Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Legislative proposals affecting Medicare and Medicaid hospital reimbursement policies Health Information Technology Medicare Graduate Medical Education payments H.R. 1763/S. 348, "Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act" - provisions related to increasing the number of Medicare-funded residency positions H.R. 3414, "Opioid Workforce Act" - provisions related to expanding Medicare funding for opioid or pain management residency programs Site-neutral payment policies H.R. 1384/S. 1129, Medicare for all and other public option alternative proposals H.R. 2452, Medicare for America Act of 2010 - provisions related to establishment of a Medicare for America health program to provide for comprehensive health coverage for all Americans H.R. 2463/S. 1261, Choose Medicare Act - provisions related to the establishment of Medicare part E public health plans H.R. 2000/S. 981, Medicare-X Choice Act of 2019 - provisions related to the establishment of a public health plan H.R. 2085/S. 1033, CHOICE Act - provisions amending the Public Health Service Act to establish a public health insurance option S. 470, Medicare at 50 Act - provisions related to amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for an option for any citizen or permanent resident of the United States age 50 to 64 to buy into Medicare H.R. 1346, Medicare Buy-In and Health Care Stabilization Act of 2019 - provisions related to providing for an option for individuals who are ages 50 to 64 to buy into Medicare and to provide for health insurance market stabilization H.R. 3, "Lower Drug Costs Now Act" S. 2543, "the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act" H.R. 3235, "Access to Genetic Counseling Act" H.R. 925, Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act (HEROS Act 2.0) H.R. 133, "Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021" - provisions related to increasing the number of Medicare-funded residency positions, to Medicare, Medicaid, and COVID response Legislative proposals aimed at combating coronavirus impacting Medicare and Medicaid programs
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $110,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Legislative proposals affecting Medicare and Medicaid hospital reimbursement policies Health Information Technology Medicare Graduate Medical Education payments H.R. 1763/S. 348, "Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act" - provisions related to increasing the number of Medicare-funded residency positions H.R. 3414, "Opioid Workforce Act" - provisions related to expanding Medicare funding for opioid or pain management residency programs Site-neutral payment policies H.R. 1384/S. 1129, Medicare for all and other public option alternative proposals H.R. 2452, Medicare for America Act of 2010 provisions related to establishment of a Medicare for America health program to provide for comprehensive health coverage for all Americans H.R. 2463/S. 1261, Choose Medicare Act - provisions related to the establishment of Medicare part E public health plans H.R. 2000/S. 981, Medicare-X Choice Act of 2019 - provisions related to the establishment of a public health plan H.R. 2085/S. 1033, CHOICE Act - provisions amending the Public Health Service Act to establish a public health insurance option S. 470, Medicare at 50 Act - provisions related to amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for an option for any citizen or permanent resident of the United States age 50 to 64 to buy into Medicare H.R. 1346, Medicare Buy-In and Health Care Stabilization Act of 2019 - provisions related to providing for an option for individuals who are ages 50 to 64 to buy into Medicare and to provide for health insurance market stabilization H.R. 3, "Lower Drug Costs Now Act" H.R. 3235, "Access to Genetic Counseling Act"
Client expense: $398,118 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2020 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Issues related to implementation of legislative or regulatory changes to Medicare and Medicaid, including: HR 6800, Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act or The HEROES Act HR 1948, Lymphedema Treatment Act; HR 1570 and S. 668, the Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act, and regulatory issues related to the Medicare coinsurance issue in these bills; HR 913, The CLINICAL TREATMENT Act, Medicaid covering routine care costs for beneficiaries who participate in an approved clinical trials; Senate introduction (no bill number just yet); Issues related to Medicaid Non-Emergency Medical Transportation; and Issues related to Chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy and reimbursement. HR 2477, Beneficiary Enrollment Notification and Eligibility Simplification Act (BENES) Regulatory issues related to Medicaid and value-based payment HR 7663, Protecting Access to Post COVID 19 Telehealth Act of 2020 The Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act of 2019, HR 3235 Advocacy w. CMS related to state Medicaid 1115 waiver approvals Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act of 2020, HR 8845
Client expense: $490,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2020 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Advocate for Medicare reimbursement for genetic counselors. H.R.3235, the Access to Genetic Counselors Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Advocate for Medicare reimbursement for genetic counselors. H.R.3235, the Access to Genetic Counselors Act Section 1135 Waiver
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
H.R.4393 - Advancing Access to Precision Medicine Act H.R.3235 - Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act of 2019 S. 2741/H.R. 4932 CONNECT for Health Act Scope of practice for non-physician providers Coding practices for molecular diagnostics
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $65,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2020 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Legislative proposals affecting Medicare and Medicaid hospital reimbursement policies Health Information Technology Medicare Graduate Medical Education payments H.R. 1763/S. 348, "Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act" - provisions related to increasing the number of Medicare-funded residency positions H.R. 3414, "Opioid Workforce Act" - provisions related to expanding Medicare funding for opioid or pain management residency programs Site-neutral payment policies H.R. 1384/S. 1129, Medicare for all and other public option alternative proposals H.R. 2452, Medicare for America Act of 2010 - provisions related to establishment of a Medicare for America health program to provide for comprehensive health coverage for all Americans H.R. 2463/S. 1261, Choose Medicare Act - provisions related to the establishment of Medicare part E public health plans H.R. 2000/S. 981, Medicare-X Choice Act of 2019 - provisions related to the establishment of a public health plan H.R. 2085/S. 1033, CHOICE Act - provisions amending the Public Health Service Act to establish a public health insurance option S. 470, Medicare at 50 Act - provisions related to amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for an option for any citizen or permanent resident of the United States age 50 to 64 to buy into Medicare H.R. 1346, Medicare Buy-In and Health Care Stabilization Act of 2019 - provisions related to providing for an option for individuals who are ages 50 to 64 to buy into Medicare and to provide for health insurance market stabilization H.R. 3, "Lower Drug Costs Now Act" S. 2543, "the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act" H.R. 3235, "Access to Genetic Counseling Act" H.R. 748, "Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act" (CARES Act) - provisions related to Medicare Senate Health, Economic Assistance, Liability Protections and Schools (HEALS) Act H.R. 925, Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act (HEROS Act 2.0) Legislative proposals aimed at combating coronavirus impacting Medicare and Medicaid programs
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $110,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · third_quarter · Health Issues
Advocacy on health care issues related to genetics and genetic testing, including H.R.3235 - Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act of 2019 and H.R.7059 - Coronavirus Provider Protection Act and S.4249 - A bill to ensure the protection of human genetic information collected as a result of diagnostic testing for COVID-19.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · third_quarter · Insurance
Advocated for passage of the ALS Disability Insurance Act (HR 1407, S 578) which would eliminate the five month waiting period for individuals with ALS to obtain Social Security disability insurance. Advocated for passage of H.R. 4393, the Advancing Access to Precision Medicine Act, provide for a State option under the State Medicaid plan to provide DNA sequencing clinical services for certain children. Advocated for passage of H.R. 3235, the Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act of 2019, to provide for expanded coverage of services provided by genetic counselors. Advocated for adequate, affordable, accessible health coverage for individuals with neuromuscular conditions. Issues related to surprise medical billing.
Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2020 · third_quarter · Health Issues
Health care issues affecting individuals with neuromuscular disease including therapy development, newborn screening, screening and diagnosis, adequate insurance coverage, and access to care. Advocated for passage of H.R. 4393, the Advancing Access to Precision Medicine Act, provide for a State option under the State Medicaid plan to provide DNA sequencing clinical services for certain children. Advocated for funding for the FDA Orphan Products Grants Program. Advocated for passage of H.R. 3235, the Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act of 2019, to provide for expanded coverage of services provided by genetic counselors. Advocated for the passage of the Newborn Screening Saves Lives Reauthorization Act, H.R. 2507 / S. 2158, to encourage investment in the national newborn screening program in order to detect more neuromuscular conditions early to speed appropriate interventions for patients. Advocated for robust funding of the national newborn screening program. Advocated for increased funding for National Institutes of Health, Food and Drug Administration, Health Resources and Services Administration, and other health agencies that conduct research on neuromuscular disease and provide services to those with these conditions. Advocated for adequate, affordable, accessible health coverage for individuals with neuromuscular conditions. Issues related to surprise medical billing, including HR 3630, the No Surprises Act; S 1895, the Lower Health Care Costs Act; S 1531, the Stopping the Outrageous Practice of Surprise Medical Bills Act of 2019. Advocated for maintaining strong incentives for rare disease drug development included within the Orphan Drug Act (PL 97-414) Advocated on the Promising Pathway Act (S.3872) and the ACT for ALS Act (H.R.7071). Advocated for access to healthcare via telemedicine/telehealth throughout and after the COVID-19 public health emergency. H.R. 6800, HEROES Act and related COVID-19 packages, support various provisions relevant to people with NMDs including increased federal support for state Medicaid programs; Medicaid maintenance of effort provisions; nationwide reopening of Marketplace special enrollment period; expansion of paid sick leave and paid family and medical leave; making permanent flexibilities to allow Medicare beneficiaries to continue accessing healthcare through telehealth; more resources to enhance testing and contact tracing in underserved communities; opposing waivers from IDEA and the Rehab Act; and better data collection on the impact of COVID-19 on people with disabilities. Continuing to support passage of legislation and proposals to protect patients from surprise medical billing and hold patients harmless.
Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2020 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
H.R. 1763: Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act, entire bill. H.R. 3235: Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act, entire bill. H.R. 3414: Opioid Workforce Act of 2019, entire bill. H.R. 1897 and S. 916: Mothers and Offspring Mortality and Morbidity Awareness (MOMMA's) Act, entire bill. Issues related to GME, including for specialized fields such as oncofertility.
Client expense: $98,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
H.R.4393 - Advancing Access to Precision Medicine Act H.R.3235 - Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act of 2019 S. 2741/H.R. 4932 CONNECT for Health Act Scope of practice for non-physician providers
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2020 · third_quarter · Health Issues
Support for robust funding in FY 21 appropriations for CDC, NIH, SAMHSA, NIOSH, Public Health Training Centers, Injury Control Research Centers, and all federal health research agencies Support for robust funding and economic relief for hospitals and healthcare workers in COVID-19 response legislation, including the HEROS Act (HR 6800) and the CARES Act (S. 3548) Implementation of the Provider Relief Fund in the CARES Act (S.3548) Concerns with UNOS liver allocation policy Implementation of the IMPACT Act of 2014 Support of Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act of 2019 (HR 3235)
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE
2020 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Legislative proposals affecting Medicare and Medicaid hospital reimbursement policies Health Information Technology Medicare Graduate Medical Education payments H.R. 1763/S. 348, "Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act" - provisions related to increasing the number of Medicare-funded residency positions H.R. 3414, "Opioid Workforce Act" - provisions related to expanding Medicare funding for opioid or pain management residency programs Site-neutral payment policies H.R. 1384/S. 1129, Medicare for all and other public option alternative proposals H.R. 2452, Medicare for America Act of 2010 provisions related to establishment of a Medicare for America health program to provide for comprehensive health coverage for all Americans H.R. 2463/S. 1261, Choose Medicare Act - provisions related to the establishment of Medicare part E public health plans H.R. 2000/S. 981, Medicare-X Choice Act of 2019 - provisions related to the establishment of a public health plan H.R. 2085/S. 1033, CHOICE Act - provisions amending the Public Health Service Act to establish a public health insurance option S. 470, Medicare at 50 Act - provisions related to amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for an option for any citizen or permanent resident of the United States age 50 to 64 to buy into Medicare H.R. 1346, Medicare Buy-In and Health Care Stabilization Act of 2019 - provisions related to providing for an option for individuals who are ages 50 to 64 to buy into Medicare and to provide for health insurance market stabilization H.R. 3, "Lower Drug Costs Now Act" H.R. 3235, "Access to Genetic Counseling Act"
Client expense: $201,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2020 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Advocate for Medicare reimbursement for genetic counselors. H.R.3235, the Access to Genetic Counselors Act Section 1135 Waiver
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · third_quarter · Health Issues
Advocate for Medicare reimbursement for genetic counselors. H.R.3235, the Access to Genetic Counselors Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Enhance Medicare beneficiary access to genetic counseling services, including related provisions in H.R. 3235, the Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act, regarding Medicare Part B coverage of services furnished by genetic counselors. Coronavirus response efforts, including support for health care providers and patients, and related provisions in H.R. 6800, the HEROES Act; H.R. 8406, the Heroes Act; S. 4318, the American Workers, Families, and Employers Assistance Act; S. 4320, the Coronavirus Response Additional Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020; and S. 4322, the Safely Back to School and Back to Work Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · second_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Legislative proposals affecting Medicare and Medicaid hospital reimbursement policies Health Information Technology Medicare Graduate Medical Education payments H.R. 1763/S. 348, "Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act" - provisions related to increasing the number of Medicare-funded residency positions H.R. 3414, "Opioid Workforce Act" - provisions related to expanding Medicare funding for opioid or pain management residency programs Site-neutral payment policies H.R. 1384/S. 1129, Medicare for all and other public option alternative proposals H.R. 2452, Medicare for America Act of 2010 - provisions related to establishment of a Medicare for America health program to provide for comprehensive health coverage for all Americans H.R. 2463/S. 1261, Choose Medicare Act - provisions related to the establishment of Medicare part E public health plans H.R. 2000/S. 981, Medicare-X Choice Act of 2019 - provisions related to the establishment of a public health plan H.R. 2085/S. 1033, CHOICE Act - provisions amending the Public Health Service Act to establish a public health insurance option S. 470, Medicare at 50 Act - provisions related to amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for an option for any citizen or permanent resident of the United States age 50 to 64 to buy into Medicare H.R. 1346, Medicare Buy-In and Health Care Stabilization Act of 2019 - provisions related to providing for an option for individuals who are ages 50 to 64 to buy into Medicare and to provide for health insurance market stabilization H.R. 3, "Lower Drug Costs Now Act" S. 2543, "the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act" H.R. 3235, "Access to Genetic Counseling Act" H.R. 6201, "Families First Coronavirus Response Act" - provisions related to Medicaid and Medicare H.R. 748, "Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act" (CARES Act) - provisions related to Medicare H.R. 6800, "HEROES Act" Legislative proposals aimed at combating coronavirus impacting Medicare and Medicaid programs
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $110,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · second_quarter · Health Issues
Health care issues affecting individuals with neuromuscular disease including therapy development, newborn screening, screening and diagnosis, adequate insurance coverage, and access to care. Advocated for passage of H.R. 4393, the Advancing Access to Precision Medicine Act, provide for a State option under the State Medicaid plan to provide DNA sequencing clinical services for certain children. Advocated for funding for the FDA Orphan Products Grants Program. Advocated for passage of H.R. 3235, the Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act of 2019, to provide for expanded coverage of services provided by genetic counselors. Advocated for the passage of the Newborn Screening Saves Lives Reauthorization Act, H.R. 2507 / S. 2158, to encourage investment in the national newborn screening program in order to detect more neuromuscular conditions early to speed appropriate interventions for patients. Advocated for increased funding for National Institutes of Health, Food and Drug Administration, Health Resources and Services Administration, and other health agencies that conduct research on neuromuscular disease and provide services to those with these conditions. Advocated for adequate, affordable, accessible health coverage for individuals with neuromuscular conditions. Issues related to surprise medical billing, including HR 3630, the No Surprises Act; S 1895, the Lower Health Care Costs Act; S 1531, the Stopping the Outrageous Practice of Surprise Medical Bills Act of 2019. Advocated for maintaining strong incentives for rare disease drug development included within the Orphan Drug Act (PL 97-414) Advocated on the Promising Pathway Act (S.3872) and the ACT for ALS Act (H.R.7071). Advocated for access to healthcare via telemedicine/telehealth throughout and after the COVID-19 public health emergency. H.R. 6800, HEROES Act and Senate-led COVID-19 package, support various provisions relevant to people with NMDs including increased federal support for state Medicaid programs; Medicaid maintenance of effort provisions; nationwide reopening of Marketplace special enrollment period; expansion of paid sick leave and paid family and medical leave; making permanent flexibilities to allow Medicare beneficiaries to continue accessing healthcare through telehealth; more resources to enhance testing and contact tracing in underserved communities; opposing waivers from IDEA and the Rehab Act; and better data collection on the impact of COVID-19 on people with disabilities. H.R. 6420/S. 3652 All Dependents Count Act, support passage. H.R. 3630, No Surprises Act; S. 1895, Lower Health Care Costs Act; S. 1531, the Stopping the Outrageous Practice of Surprise Medical Bills Act of 2019; H.R. 5800, Ban Surprise Billing Act; H.R. 5826 Consumer Protections Against Surprise Medical Bills Act, support passage of legislation to protect patients from surprise medical billing that holds patients harmless H.R. 127, Compassionate Access, Research Expansion and Respect States (CARERS) Act, support passage
Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2020 · second_quarter · Insurance
Advocated for passage of the ALS Disability Insurance Act (HR 1407, S 578) which would eliminate the five month waiting period for individuals with ALS to obtain Social Security disability insurance. Advocated for passage of H.R. 4393, the Advancing Access to Precision Medicine Act, provide for a State option under the State Medicaid plan to provide DNA sequencing clinical services for certain children. Advocated for passage of H.R. 3235, the Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act of 2019, to provide for expanded coverage of services provided by genetic counselors. Advocated for adequate, affordable, accessible health coverage for individuals with neuromuscular conditions. Issues related to surprise medical billing, including HR 3630, the No Surprises Act; S 1895, the Lower Health Care Costs Act; S 1531, the Stopping the Outrageous Practice of Surprise Medical Bills Act of 2019.
Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2020 · second_quarter · Health Issues
Advocacy on health care issues related to genetics and genetic testing, including H.R.3235 - Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act of 2019 and H.R.7059 - Coronavirus Provider Protection Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · second_quarter · Health Issues
Advocate for Medicare reimbursement for genetic counselors. H.R.3235, the Access to Genetic Counselors Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $70,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · second_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Advocate for Medicare reimbursement for genetic counselors. H.R.3235, the Access to Genetic Counselors Act Section 1135 Waiver
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $70,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · second_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
H.R.4393 - Advancing Access to Precision Medicine Act H.R.3235 - Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act of 2019 S. 2741/H.R. 4932 CONNECT for Health Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2020 · second_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Enhance Medicare beneficiary access to genetic counseling services, including related provisions in H.R. 3235, the Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act, regarding Medicare Part B coverage of services furnished by genetic counselors. Coronavirus response efforts, including support for health care providers and patients, and related provisions in H.R. 6800, the HEROES Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · second_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
H.R. 1763: Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act, entire bill. H.R. 3235: Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act, entire bill. H.R. 3414: Opioid Workforce Act of 2019, entire bill. H.R. 1897 and S. 916: Mothers and Offspring Mortality and Morbidity Awareness (MOMMA's) Act, entire bill. Issues related to GME, including for specialized fields such as oncofertility.
Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · second_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Legislative proposals affecting Medicare and Medicaid hospital reimbursement policies Health Information Technology Medicare Graduate Medical Education payments H.R. 1763/S. 348, "Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act" - provisions related to increasing the number of Medicare-funded residency positions H.R. 3414, "Opioid Workforce Act" - provisions related to expanding Medicare funding for opioid or pain management residency programs Site-neutral payment policies H.R. 1384/S. 1129, Medicare for all and other public option alternative proposals H.R. 2452, Medicare for America Act of 2010 provisions related to establishment of a Medicare for America health program to provide for comprehensive health coverage for all Americans H.R. 2463/S. 1261, Choose Medicare Act - provisions related to the establishment of Medicare part E public health plans H.R. 2000/S. 981, Medicare-X Choice Act of 2019 - provisions related to the establishment of a public health plan H.R. 2085/S. 1033, CHOICE Act - provisions amending the Public Health Service Act to establish a public health insurance option S. 470, Medicare at 50 Act - provisions related to amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for an option for any citizen or permanent resident of the United States age 50 to 64 to buy into Medicare H.R. 1346, Medicare Buy-In and Health Care Stabilization Act of 2019 - provisions related to providing for an option for individuals who are ages 50 to 64 to buy into Medicare and to provide for health insurance market stabilization H.R. 3, "Lower Drug Costs Now Act" H.R. 3235, "Access to Genetic Counseling Act"
Client expense: $201,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2020 · second_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Legislative proposals affecting Medicare and Medicaid hospital reimbursement policies Health Information Technology Medicare Graduate Medical Education payments H.R. 1763/S. 348, "Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act" - provisions related to increasing the number of Medicare-funded residency positions H.R. 3414, "Opioid Workforce Act" - provisions related to expanding Medicare funding for opioid or pain management residency programs Site-neutral payment policies H.R. 1384/S. 1129, Medicare for all and other public option alternative proposals H.R. 2452, Medicare for America Act of 2010 provisions related to establishment of a Medicare for America health program to provide for comprehensive health coverage for all Americans H.R. 2463/S. 1261, Choose Medicare Act - provisions related to the establishment of Medicare part E public health plans H.R. 2000/S. 981, Medicare-X Choice Act of 2019 - provisions related to the establishment of a public health plan H.R. 2085/S. 1033, CHOICE Act - provisions amending the Public Health Service Act to establish a public health insurance option S. 470, Medicare at 50 Act - provisions related to amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for an option for any citizen or permanent resident of the United States age 50 to 64 to buy into Medicare H.R. 1346, Medicare Buy-In and Health Care Stabilization Act of 2019 - provisions related to providing for an option for individuals who are ages 50 to 64 to buy into Medicare and to provide for health insurance market stabilization H.R. 3, "Lower Drug Costs Now Act" H.R. 3235, "Access to Genetic Counseling Act"
Client expense: $201,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2020 · first_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Legislative proposals affecting Medicare and Medicaid hospital reimbursement policies Health Information Technology Medicare Graduate Medical Education payments H.R. 1763/S. 348, "Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act" - provisions related to increasing the number of Medicare-funded residency positions H.R. 3414, "Opioid Workforce Act" - provisions related to expanding Medicare funding for opioid or pain management residency programs Site-neutral payment policies H.R. 1384/S. 1129, Medicare for all and other public option alternative proposals H.R. 2452, Medicare for America Act of 2010 provisions related to establishment of a Medicare for America health program to provide for comprehensive health coverage for all Americans H.R. 2463/S. 1261, Choose Medicare Act - provisions related to the establishment of Medicare part E public health plans H.R. 2000/S. 981, Medicare-X Choice Act of 2019 - provisions related to the establishment of a public health plan H.R. 2085/S. 1033, CHOICE Act - provisions amending the Public Health Service Act to establish a public health insurance option S. 470, Medicare at 50 Act - provisions related to amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for an option for any citizen or permanent resident of the United States age 50 to 64 to buy into Medicare H.R. 1346, Medicare Buy-In and Health Care Stabilization Act of 2019 - provisions related to providing for an option for individuals who are ages 50 to 64 to buy into Medicare and to provide for health insurance market stabilization H.R. 3, "Lower Drug Costs Now Act" H.R. 3235, "Access to Genetic Counseling Act"
Client expense: $129,472 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · first_quarter · Health Issues
Health care issues affecting individuals with neuromuscular disease including therapy development, newborn screening, screening and diagnosis, adequate insurance coverage, and access to care. Advocated for passage of H.R. 4393, the Advancing Access to Precision Medicine Act, provide for a State option under the State Medicaid plan to provide DNA sequencing clinical services for certain children. Advocated for funding for the FDA Orphan Products Grants Program. Advocated for passage of the Medical Nutrition Equity Act (H.R.2501). Advocated for Members to join the Rare Disease Caucus and the ALS Caucus. Advocated for passage of H.R. 3235, the Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act of 2019, to provide for expanded coverage of services provided by genetic counselors. Advocated for the passage of the Newborn Screening Saves Lives Reauthorization Act, H.R. 2507 / S. 2158, to encourage investment in the national newborn screening program in order to detect more neuromuscular conditions early to speed appropriate interventions for patients. Advocated for increased funding for National Institutes of Health, Food and Drug Administration, Health Resources and Services Administration, and other health agencies that conduct research on neuromuscular disease and provide services to those with these conditions. Advocated for adequate, affordable, accessible health coverage for individuals with neuromuscular conditions. Issues related to surprise medical billing, including HR 3630, the No Surprises Act; S 1895, the Lower Health Care Costs Act; S 1531, the Stopping the Outrageous Practice of Surprise Medical Bills Act of 2019. Advocated for maintaining strong incentives for rare disease drug development included within the Orphan Drug Act (PL 97-414) Advocated for the continuance of the Rare Pediatric Disease Priority Review Voucher Program within the context of the Creating Hope Reauthorization Act (H.R.4439) Advocated for passage of Families First Coronavirus Response Act (HR 6201) and Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act (HR 6704). Advocated for a joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Secretary of the Treasury and the Secretary of Health and Human Services relating to "State Relief and Empowerment Waivers" (H.J. Res. 74 / S.J. Res. 52).
Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2020 · first_quarter · Insurance
Advocated for passage of the ALS Disability Insurance Act (HR 1407, S 578) which would eliminate the five month waiting period for individuals with ALS to obtain Social Security disability insurance. Advocated for passage of H.R. 4393, the Advancing Access to Precision Medicine Act, provide for a State option under the State Medicaid plan to provide DNA sequencing clinical services for certain children. Advocated for passage of H.R. 3235, the Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act of 2019, to provide for expanded coverage of services provided by genetic counselors. Advocated for adequate, affordable, accessible health coverage for individuals with neuromuscular conditions. Issues related to surprise medical billing, including HR 3630, the No Surprises Act; S 1895, the Lower Health Care Costs Act; S 1531, the Stopping the Outrageous Practice of Surprise Medical Bills Act of 2019. Advocated for passage of Families First Coronavirus Response Act (HR 6201). Advocated for a joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Secretary of the Treasury and the Secretary of Health and Human Services relating to "State Relief and Empowerment Waivers" (H.J. Res. 74 / S.J. Res. 52).
Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2020 · first_quarter · Health Issues
Advocacy on health care issues related to genetics and genetic testing, including H.R.3235 - Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act of 2019.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · first_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Enhance Medicare beneficiary access to genetic counseling services, including related provisions in H.R. 3235, the Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act, regarding Medicare Part B coverage of services furnished by genetic counselors. Coronavirus response efforts, including support for health care providers and patients, and related provisions in: (1) H.R. 6074, the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act; (2) H.R. 6201, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act; and (3) H.R. 748, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · first_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Advocate for Medicare reimbursement for genetic counselors. H.R.3235, the Access to Genetic Counselors Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · first_quarter · Health Issues
Advocate for Medicare reimbursement for genetic counselors. H.R.3235, the Access to Genetic Counselors Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · first_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Legislative proposals affecting Medicare and Medicaid hospital reimbursement policies Health Information Technology Medicare Graduate Medical Education payments H.R. 1763/S. 348, "Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act" - provisions related to increasing the number of Medicare-funded residency positions H.R. 3414, "Opioid Workforce Act" - provisions related to expanding Medicare funding for opioid or pain management residency programs Site-neutral payment policies H.R. 1384/S. 1129, Medicare for all and other public option alternative proposals H.R. 2452, Medicare for America Act of 2010 - provisions related to establishment of a Medicare for America health program to provide for comprehensive health coverage for all Americans H.R. 2463/S. 1261, Choose Medicare Act - provisions related to the establishment of Medicare part E public health plans H.R. 2000/S. 981, Medicare-X Choice Act of 2019 - provisions related to the establishment of a public health plan H.R. 2085/S. 1033, CHOICE Act - provisions amending the Public Health Service Act to establish a public health insurance option S. 470, Medicare at 50 Act - provisions related to amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for an option for any citizen or permanent resident of the United States age 50 to 64 to buy into Medicare H.R. 1346, Medicare Buy-In and Health Care Stabilization Act of 2019 - provisions related to providing for an option for individuals who are ages 50 to 64 to buy into Medicare and to provide for health insurance market stabilization H.R. 3, "Lower Drug Costs Now Act" S. 2543, "the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act" H.R. 3235, "Access to Genetic Counseling Act" H.R. 6201, "Families First Coronavirus Response Act" - provisions related to Medicaid and Medicare H.R. 748, "Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act" (CARES Act) - provisions related to Medicare Legislative proposals aimed at combating coronavirus impacting Medicare and Medicaid programs
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $110,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · first_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
H.R.4393 - Advancing Access to Precision Medicine Act H.R.3235 - Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act of 2019
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · first_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
H.R. 1763: Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act, entire bill. H.R. 3235: Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act, entire bill. H.R. 3414: Opioid Workforce Act of 2019, entire bill. H.R. 1897 and S. 916: Mothers and Offspring Mortality and Morbidity Awareness (MOMMA's) Act, entire bill. Issues related to GME, including for specialized fields such as oncofertility.
Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2019 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Health care issues affecting individuals with neuromuscular disease including therapy development, newborn screening, screening and diagnosis, adequate insurance coverage, and access to care. Advocated for passage of H.R. 4393, the Advancing Access to Precision Medicine Act, provide for a State option under the State Medicaid plan to provide DNA sequencing clinical services for certain children. Advocated for passage of H.R. 3235, the Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act of 2019, to provide for expanded coverage of services provided by genetic counselors. Advocated for the passage of the Newborn Screening Saves Lives Reauthorization Act, H.R. 2507 / S. 2158, to encourage investment in the national newborn screening program in order to detect more neuromuscular conditions early to speed appropriate interventions for patients. Advocated for increased funding for National Institutes of Health, Food and Drug Administration, Health Resources and Services Administration, and other health agencies that conduct research on neuromuscular disease and provide services to those with these conditions. Advocated for adequate, affordable, accessible health coverage for individuals with neuromuscular conditions. Advocated for passage of H.R. 986, the Protecting Americans with Preexisting Conditions Act of 2019, which would require the Administration to rescind its Section 1332 State Relief and Empowerment Waivers Guidance, released on October 22, 2018 (1332 guidance). The guidance would allow states to let individuals use advanced premium tax credits to purchase non-compliant short-term, limited duration insurance plans-which could further draw younger, healthier people out of the risk pool for comprehensive insurance and drive up premiums for those who need comprehensive coverage, such as individuals with neuromuscular conditions. Also advocated for the passage of H.R. 1010, legislation to provide that the rule entitled Short-Term, Limited Duration Insurance shall have no force or effect. Issues related to surprise medical billing, including HR 3630, the No Surprises Act; S 1895, the Lower Health Care Costs Act; S 1531, the Stopping the Outrageous Practice of Surprise Medical Bills Act of 2019. Advocated for maintaining strong incentives for rare disease drug development included within the Orphan Drug Act (PL 97-414) Advocated for the continuance of the Rare Pediatric Disease Priority Review Voucher Program within the context of the Creating Hope Reauthorization Act (H.R.4439)
Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2019 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Legislative proposals affecting Medicare and Medicaid hospital reimbursement policies Health Information Technology Medicare Graduate Medical Education payments H.R. 1763/S. 348, "Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act" - provisions related to increasing the number of Medicare-funded residency positions H.R. 3414, "Opioid Workforce Act" - provisions related to expanding Medicare funding for opioid or pain management residency programs Site-neutral payment policies H.R. 1384/S. 1129, Medicare for all and other public option alternative proposals H.R. 2452, Medicare for America Act of 2010 - provisions related to establishment of a Medicare for America health program to provide for comprehensive health coverage for all Americans H.R. 2463/S. 1261, Choose Medicare Act - provisions related to the establishment of Medicare part E public health plans H.R. 2000/S. 981, Medicare-X Choice Act of 2019 - provisions related to the establishment of a public health plan H.R. 2085/S. 1033, CHOICE Act - provisions amending the Public Health Service Act to establish a public health insurance option S. 470, Medicare at 50 Act - provisions related to amending title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for an option for any citizen or permanent resident of the United States age 50 to 64 to buy into Medicare H.R. 1346, Medicare Buy-In and Health Care Stabilization Act of 2019 - provisions related to providing for an option for individuals who are ages 50 to 64 to buy into Medicare and to provide for health insurance market stabilization H.R. 3, "Lower Drug Costs Now Act" S. 2543, the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act H.R. 3235, "Access to Genetic Counseling Act"
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $110,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2019 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Advocate for Medicare reimbursement for genetic counselors. H.R.3235, the Access to Genetic Counselors Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2019 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Advocate for Medicare reimbursement for genetic counselors. H.R.3235, the Access to Genetic Counselors Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2019 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
H.R. 1763: Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act, entire bill. H.R. 3235: Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act, entire bill. H.R. 3414: Opioid Workforce Act of 2019, entire bill. H.R. 1897 and S. 916: Mothers and Offspring Mortality and Morbidity Awareness (MOMMA's) Act, entire bill.
Client expense: $120,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE