Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act of 2019

Inclusion of allied health in HRSA education and workforce programs HRSA Workforce Model Support of allied health professions in federal programs Improving Inter-professional education IDEA - SISP Graduate Medical Education HR 2802/S. 970 Physical Therapist Workforce and Patient Access Act of 2019 HR 3637 Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act

Client expense: $236,490 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Social Security Administration (SSA), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office

CONNECT for Health Act of 2019 (S. 2741, H.R. 4932) Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act of 2019 (H.R. 3637, S.2747) H.R.6800 - The Heroes Act H.R. 925 - The Heroes Act The Health, Economic Assistance, Liability Protections & Schools (HEALS) Act S.178 - Delivering Immediate Relief to Americas Families, Schools and Small Businesses Act

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

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

Appropriations for the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act Appropriations for NIDCD and NIDILRR Various issues related to Block Grants, Essential Health Benefits, and STLD coverage Various issues related to non-discrimination legislation and regulation Various issues related to DOL and HHS actions surrounding the Summary of Benefits and Coverage FDA regulation of over-the-counter hearing aids H.R.3637/S.2747-Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act of 2019 H.R. 4932/S. 2741 - CONNECT for Health Act of 2019 Access to adequate personal protective equipment and policy changes to enhance safety during the COVID-19 pandemic, which also includes clear masks for people with hearing loss and other communication disorders Issues regarding hazard pay for frontline healthcare workers

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

HR 3637/S 2747 - The Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act of 2019: Support legislation to help increase the diversity of the occupational therapy workforce. HR 2781 - Educating Medical Professionals and Optimizing Workforce Efficiency and Readiness (EMPOWER) for Health Act of 2019: Advocated for inclusion of language of HR 3637, Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act; support passage. No bill number: Support funding for Mental Health workforce development programs at HRSA and support continued inclusion of occupational therapy in these programs. HR 2431/S 2500 - Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act of 2019: Support passage. No bill # - FY 2021 LHHS appropriations: Support funding for Mental Health workforce development programs at HRSA and support continued inclusion of occupational therapy in these programs (BHWET and MBHET). Support for funding for Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program. No Bill # - possible COVID 4 bill: Advocated for inclusion of healthcare providers in paid sick and family and medical leave benefits passed as part of HR 6201. HR 6365/3559 -Immediate Relief for Rural Facilities and Providers Act of 2020: Support passage. S 2248 - Heroes Entering Role of Education Service (HEROES) Act: Support passage. HR 6800 - Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions (HEROES) Act - Support inclusion of language allowing student loan forgiveness for frontline health workers. Advocated for inclusion of occupational therapy practitioners in legislation providing COVID-19 Hazard Pay, including HR 6484-Hazard Pay for the Frontlines During Health Emergencies Act and HR 6709-Coronavirus Frontline Workers Fair Pay Act. Supported provision of appropriate personal protective equipment for health care providers, including occupational therapy practitioners in any COVID-19 response legislation.

No bill # - FY 2021 LHHS appropriations: Support funding for Mental Health workforce development programs at HRSA and support continued inclusion of occupational therapy in these programs (BHWET and MBHET). Support for funding for Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program. Support for Heart and Lung Research. Support for Increased funding for SAMHSA and HRSA programs. No bill# - Support for Congressional attention to the issue of falls related injuries and falls prevention. HR 3165/S 1737 - Mental Health Parity Compliance Act: Support passage. HR 2781 - Educating Medical Professionals and Optimizing Workforce Efficiency and Readiness (EMPOWER) for Health Act of 2019: Advocated for inclusion of language of HR 3637, Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act; support passage. S 995 Lifespan Respite Care Reauthorization Act: Support passage HR 3208/S 1755 - REAADI Act - support passage Asked Congress to address the shortage of personal protective equipment and ensure access to appropriate PPE for healthcare providers - including funding the national strategic stockpile. HR 6365/3559 -Immediate Relief for Rural Facilities and Providers Act of 2020: Support passage. No bill # - possible COVID 4 bill: Educated and advocated for funding for early intervention services. HR 6720 - Student Loan Forgiveness for Frontline Health Workers Act: Supported passage and inclusion of similar language allowing student loan forgiveness for frontline health workers in HR 6800, HEROES Act. HR 6201 - Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Supported expansion to health care providers of Family Medical Leave Benefits included in the bill. Supported provision of appropriate personal protective equipment for health care providers, including occupational therapy practitioners in any COVID-19 response legislation. HR 8094 - Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act: Support.

No bill number. Support inclusion of specialized instructional support personnel into title 2 of Higher Education Act. HR 3637/S 2747 - The Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act of 2019: Support legislation to help increase the diversity of the occupational therapy workforce. HR 2781 - Educating Medical Professionals and Optimizing Workforce Efficiency and Readiness (EMPOWER) for Health Act of 2019: Advocated for inclusion of language of HR 3637, Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act: support passage. S. 2997 - Title VII Health Care Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2019: Advocated for inclusion of language of S 2747, Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act: support passage. S.2248 - HEROES Act: Support passage. HR 4107 - Funding Early Childhood is the Right IDEA Act: Support passage. HR 2431/S. 2500 - Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act of 2019: Support passage. No bill # - FY 2021 LHHS appropriations: Support funding for Mental Health workforce development programs at HRSA and support continued inclusion of occupational therapy in these programs (BHWET and MBHET). Support for funding for Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program. Support Full funding for IDEA and Title I funding. HR 4107 - Funding Early Childhood is the Right IDEA Act: support passage. HR 1878/S. 866 - IDEA Full Funding Bill: support passage Supported having a minimum six month freeze on student loan payment and resetting interest rates to zero during that time either through regulatory action or in HR 748 - CARES Act. HR 6201 - Families First Corona Virus Response Act: Supported Increased overall funding to IDEA and ESEA. HR 748 - Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act: Oppose additional IDEA and ESEA Waiver authority for Secretary in HR 748 or future legislation. Supported Increased overall funding to IDEA and ESEA No bill # - possible COVID 4 bill: Educated and advocated for funding for early intervention services, special education, and general education funding. No bill # - educated and advocated for action on Specialized Instructional Support Personnel (SISP) provider shortages during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. HR 6720 - Student Loan Forgiveness for Frontline Health Workers Act: Supported passage and inclusion of similar language allowing student loan forgiveness for frontline health workers in HR 6800, HEROES Act. No bill: Educated staff about the role of occupational therapy professionals in supporting return to school (in person and virtual) during COVID-19.

Inclusion of allied health in HRSA education and workforce programs HRSA Workforce Model Support of allied health professions in federal programs Improving Inter-professional education IDEA - SISP Graduate Medical Education HR 2802/S. 970 Physical Therapist Workforce and Patient Access Act of 2019 HR 3637 Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act

Client expense: $236,490 · Firm income: Not reported

CONNECT for Health Act of 2019 (S. 2741, H.R. 4932) Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act of 2019 (H.R. 3637, S.2747) H.R.6800 - The Heroes Act H.R. 925 - The Heroes Act The Health, Economic Assistance, Liability Protections & Schools (HEALS) Act S.178 - Delivering Immediate Relief to Americas Families, Schools and Small Businesses 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

H.R. 4056 and S. 2446-- bills that would amend Medicare to provide expanded beneficiary access to audiologist services and reduced barriers for patients through increased access and expanded coverage of audiologist services. HR 3637 --The Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act of 2019. This bill would authorize the HHS Secretary to issue grants to increase educational opportunities for eligible students in the professions of audiology, speech-language pathology, occupational therapy and physical therapy The Emergency COVID-19 Telehealth Response Act. This bill would allow certain allied healthcare professionals to provide telehealth services under Medicare during the COVID-19 health emergency H.R. 5485--Ally's Act. This bill would require private insurers to cover implantable hearing devices S.785--This Veteran's Mental Health Bill includes a section on the provision of hearing services in the VA

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

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 3637/S.2747-The Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act of 2019--Authorizes the HHS Secretary to issue grants to increase educational opportunities for eligible students in the professions of audiology, speech-language pathology, occupational therapy and physical therapy.

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

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 3637/S 2747 - The Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act of 2019: Support legislation to help increase the diversity of the occupational therapy workforce. HR 2781 - Educating Medical Professionals and Optimizing Workforce Efficiency and Readiness (EMPOWER) for Health Act of 2019: Advocated for inclusion of language of HR 3637, Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act; support passage. S. 2997 - Title VII Health Care Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2019: Advocated for inclusion of language of S 2747, Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act; support passage. No bill number: Support funding for Mental Health workforce development programs at HRSA and support continued inclusion of occupational therapy in these programs. HR 2431/S 2500 - Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act of 2019: Support passage. No bill # - FY 2021 LHHS appropriations: Support funding for Mental Health workforce development programs at HRSA and support continued inclusion of occupational therapy in these programs (BHWET and MBHET). Support for funding for Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program. COVID #2 was HR 6201 - Families First Corona Virus Response Act: Supported expanded unemployment benefits, include independent contractors as eligible for unemployment benefits. Supported inclusion of emergency paid sick leave, including independent contractors; opposed exemption of health care workers from these provisions. Supported inclusion of emergency paid family and medical leave, including for independent contractors. COVID #3 was HR 748 - Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act: Supported expanded unemployment benefits, include independent contractors as eligible for unemployment benefits. Supported inclusion of emergency paid sick leave, including independent contractors; opposed exemption of health care workers from these provisions. Supported inclusion of emergency paid family and medical leave, including for independent contractors. No Bill # - possible COVID 4 bill: Advocated for inclusion of healthcare providers in paid sick and family and medical leave benefits passed as part of HR 6201. HR 6365/3559 -Immediate Relief for Rural Facilities and Providers Act of 2020: Support passage. S 2248 - Heroes Entering Role of Education Service (HEROES) Act: Support passage. HR 6800 - Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions (HEROES) Act - Support inclusion of language allowing student loan forgiveness for frontline health workers. Advocated for inclusion of occupational therapy practitioners in legislation providing COVID-19 Hazard Pay, including HR 6484-Hazard Pay for the Frontlines During Health Emergencies Act and HR 6709-Coronavirus Frontline Workers Fair Pay Act. Supported provision of appropriate personal protective equipment for health care providers, including occupational therapy practitioners in any COVID-19 response legislation.

HR 2283/S.1126 - CHANGE Act of 2019: Support expansion of services for people with Alzheimers and related dementia. No bill # - FY 2021 LHHS appropriations: Support funding for Mental Health workforce development programs at HRSA and support continued inclusion of occupational therapy in these programs (BHWET and MBHET). Support for funding for Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program. Support for Heart and Lung Research. Support for Increased funding for SAMHSA and HRSA programs. No bill # - FY 2021 Department of Defense Appropriations: Support for designating a stand-alone arthritis program within the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program (CDMRP) at the Department of Defense, funded at $20 million. Support for extension and expansion of the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) demonstration program (no bill number). No bill# - Support for Congressional attention to the issue of falls related injuries and falls prevention. HR 3165/S 1737 - Mental Health Parity Compliance Act: Support passage. HR 2781 - Educating Medical Professionals and Optimizing Workforce Efficiency and Readiness (EMPOWER) for Health Act of 2019: Advocated for inclusion of language of HR 3637, Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act; support passage. S. 2997 - Title VII Health Care Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2019: Advocated for inclusion of language of S 2747, Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act; support passage. S 995 Lifespan Respite Care Reauthorization Act: Support passage HR 3208/S 1755 - REAADI Act - support passage Asked Congress to address the shortage of personal protective equipment and ensure access to appropriate PPE for healthcare providers - including funding the national strategic stockpile. HR 6365/3559 -Immediate Relief for Rural Facilities and Providers Act of 2020: Support passage. No bill # - possible COVID 4 bill: Educated and advocated for funding for early intervention services. HR 6720 - Student Loan Forgiveness for Frontline Health Workers Act: Supported passage and inclusion of similar language allowing student loan forgiveness for frontline health workers in HR 6800, HEROES Act. HR 6201 - Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Supported expansion to health care providers of Family Medical Leave Benefits included in the bill. Supported provision of appropriate personal protective equipment for health care providers, including occupational therapy practitioners in any COVID-19 response legislation.

No bill number. Support inclusion of specialized instructional support personnel into title 2 of Higher Education Act. HR 3637/S 2747 - The Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act of 2019: Support legislation to help increase the diversity of the occupational therapy workforce. HR 2781 - Educating Medical Professionals and Optimizing Workforce Efficiency and Readiness (EMPOWER) for Health Act of 2019: Advocated for inclusion of language of HR 3637, Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act: support passage. S. 2997 - Title VII Health Care Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2019: Advocated for inclusion of language of S 2747, Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act: support passage. S.2248 - HEROES Act: Support passage. HR 4107 - Funding Early Childhood is the Right IDEA Act: Support passage. HR 2431/S. 2500 - Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act of 2019: Support passage. No bill # - FY 2021 LHHS appropriations: Support funding for Mental Health workforce development programs at HRSA and support continued inclusion of occupational therapy in these programs (BHWET and MBHET). Support for funding for Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program. Support Full funding for IDEA and Title I funding. HR 4107 - Funding Early Childhood is the Right IDEA Act: support passage. HR 1878/S. 866 - IDEA Full Funding Bill: support passage Supported having a minimum six month freeze on student loan payment and resetting interest rates to zero during that time either through regulatory action or in HR 748 - CARES Act. HR 6201 - Families First Corona Virus Response Act: Supported Increased overall funding to IDEA and ESEA. HR 748 - Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act: Oppose additional IDEA and ESEA Waiver authority for Secretary in HR 748 or future legislation. Supported Increased overall funding to IDEA and ESEA No bill # - possible COVID 4 bill: Educated and advocated for funding for early intervention services, special education, and general education funding. No bill # - educated and advocated for action on Specialized Instructional Support Personnel (SISP) provider shortages during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. HR 6720 - Student Loan Forgiveness for Frontline Health Workers Act: Supported passage and inclusion of similar language allowing student loan forgiveness for frontline health workers in HR 6800, HEROES Act.

Appropriations for the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act Appropriations for NIDCD and NIDILRR Various issues related to Block Grants, Essential Health Benefits, and STLD coverage Various issues related to non-discrimination legislation and regulation Various issues related to DOL and HHS actions surrounding the Summary of Benefits and Coverage FDA regulation of over-the-counter hearing aids H.R.3637/S.2747-Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act of 2019 H.R. 4932/S. 2741 - CONNECT for Health Act of 2019 Access to adequate personal protective equipment and policy changes to enhance safety during the COVID-19 pandemic, which also includes clear masks for people with hearing loss and other communication disorders Issues regarding hazard pay for frontline healthcare workers

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

CONNECT for Health Act of 2019 (S. 2741, H.R. 4932) Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act of 2019 (H.R. 3637, S.2747) H.R.6800 - The HEROES 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

Inclusion of allied health in HRSA education and workforce programs HRSA Workforce Model Support of allied health professions in federal programs Improving Inter-professional education IDEA - SISP Graduate Medical Education HR 2802/S. 970 Physical Therapist Workforce and Patient Access Act of 2019 HR 3637 Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act

Client expense: $236,490 · Firm income: Not reported

Inclusion of allied health in HRSA education and workforce programs HRSA Workforce Model Support of allied health professions in federal programs Improving Inter-professional education IDEA - SISP Graduate Medical Education HR 2802/S. 970 Physical Therapist Workforce and Patient Access Act of 2019 HR 3637 Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act

Client expense: $236,490 · Firm income: Not reported

H.R. 4056 and S. 2446-- bills that would amend Medicare to provide expanded beneficiary access to audiologist services and reduced barriers for patients through increased access and expanded coverage of audiologist services. HR 3637 --The Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act of 2019. This bill would authorize the HHS Secretary to issue grants to increase educational opportunities for eligible students in the professions of audiology, speech-language pathology, occupational therapy and physical therapy The Emergency COVID-19 Telehealth Response Act. This bill would allow certain allied healthcare professionals to provide telehealth services under Medicare during the COVID-19 health emergency H.R. 5485--Ally's Act. This bill would require private insurers to cover implantable hearing devices

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

Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 3637/S.2747-The Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act of 2019--Authorizes the HHS Secretary to issue grants to increase educational opportunities for eligible students in the professions of audiology, speech-language pathology, occupational therapy and physical therapy.

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

Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Appropriations for the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act Appropriations for NIDCD and NIDILRR Various issues related to Block Grants, Essential Health Benefits, and STLD coverage Various issues related to non-discrimination legislation and regulation Various issues related to DOL and HHS actions surrounding the Summary of Benefits and Coverage FDA regulation of over-the-counter hearing aids H.R.3637/S.2747-Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act of 2019 H.R. 4932/S. 2741 - CONNECT for Health Act of 2019 Access to adequate personal protective equipment and policy changes to enhance safety during the COVID-19 pandemic

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

HR 3637/S 2747 - The Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act of 2019: Support legislation to help increase the diversity of the occupational therapy workforce. HR 2781 - Educating Medical Professionals and Optimizing Workforce Efficiency and Readiness (EMPOWER) for Health Act of 2019: Advocated for inclusion of language of HR 3637, Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act; support passage. S. 2997 - Title VII Health Care Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2019: Advocated for inclusion of language of S 2747, Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act; support passage. No bill number: Support funding for Mental Health workforce development programs at HRSA and support continued inclusion of occupational therapy in these programs. HR 2431/S 2500 - Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act of 2019: Support passage. No bill # - FY 2021 LHHS appropriations: Support funding for Mental Health workforce development programs at HRSA and support continued inclusion of occupational therapy in these programs (BHWET and MBHET). Support for funding for Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program. COVID #2 was HR 6201 - Families First Corona Virus Response Act: Supported expanded unemployment benefits, include independent contractors as eligible for unemployment benefits. Supported inclusion of emergency paid sick leave, including independent contractors; opposed exemption of health care workers from these provisions. Supported inclusion of emergency paid family and medical leave, including for independent contractors. COVID #3 was HR 748 - Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act: Supported expanded unemployment benefits, include independent contractors as eligible for unemployment benefits. Supported inclusion of emergency paid sick leave, including independent contractors; opposed exemption of health care workers from these provisions. Supported inclusion of emergency paid family and medical leave, including for independent contractors. HR 6365/3559 -Immediate Relief for Rural Facilities and Providers Act of 2020: Support passage. S 2248 - HEROs Act: Support passage.

HR 2283/S.1126 - CHANGE Act of 2019: Support expansion of services for people with Alzheimers and related dementia. No bill # - FY 2021 LHHS appropriations: Support funding for Mental Health workforce development programs at HRSA and support continued inclusion of occupational therapy in these programs (BHWET and MBHET). Support for funding for Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program. Support for Heart and Lung Research. Support for Increased funding for SAMHSA and HRSA programs. No bill # - FY 2021 Department of Defense Appropriations: Support for designating a stand-alone arthritis program within the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program (CDMRP) at the Department of Defense, funded at $20 million. Support for extension and expansion of the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) demonstration program (no bill number). No bill# - Support for Congressional attention to the issue of falls related injuries and falls prevention. HR 3165/S 1737 - Mental Health Parity Compliance Act: Support passage. HR 2781 - Educating Medical Professionals and Optimizing Workforce Efficiency and Readiness (EMPOWER) for Health Act of 2019: Advocated for inclusion of language of HR 3637, Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act; support passage. S. 2997 - Title VII Health Care Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2019: Advocated for inclusion of language of S 2747, Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act; support passage. HR 1109, Mental Health Services for Students Act: Support passage S. 1782 - The Improving Mental Health Access for Students Act: support passage HR 4564, Suicide Prevention Lifeline Improvement Act: Support passage HR 1767, Excellence in Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Expansion Act: Support passage HR 4861 Effective Suicide Screening and Assessment in the Emergency Department Act: Support passage HR 4309 Barriers to Suicide Act: Support passage S 995 Lifespan Respite Care Reauthorization Act: Support passage HR 3208/S 1755 - REAADI Act - support passage Asked Congress to address the shortage of personal protective equipment and ensure access to appropriate PPE for healthcare providers - including funding the national strategic stockpile. HR 6365/3559 -Immediate Relief for Rural Facilities and Providers Act of 2020: Support passage.

No bill number. Support inclusion of specialized instructional support personnel into title 2 of Higher Education Act. HR 1109: The Mental Health Services for Students Act of 2019: support passage. S. 1782 - The Improving Mental Health Access for Students Act: support passage. HR 3637/S 2747 - The Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act of 2019: Support legislation to help increase the diversity of the occupational therapy workforce. HR 2781 - Educating Medical Professionals and Optimizing Workforce Efficiency and Readiness (EMPOWER) for Health Act of 2019: Advocated for inclusion of language of HR 3637, Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act: support passage. S. 2997 - Title VII Health Care Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2019: Advocated for inclusion of language of S 2747, Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act: support passage. S.2248 - HEROES Act: Support passage. HR 4107 - Funding Early Childhood is the Right IDEA Act: Support passage. HR 2431/S. 2500 - Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act of 2019: Support passage. No bill # - FY 2021 LHHS appropriations: Support funding for Mental Health workforce development programs at HRSA and support continued inclusion of occupational therapy in these programs (BHWET and MBHET). Support for funding for Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program. Support Full funding for IDEA and Title I funding. HR 3070 - CAPABILITY Act of 2019: advocated to include specialized instruction support personnel in the bill. HR 4674 - College Affordability Act (Higher Education Act reauthorization): support bill and advocated about accreditation, graduate loans, public service loan forgiveness, especially as it relates to occupational therapy. HR 4107 - Funding Early Childhood is the Right IDEA Act: support passage. HR 1878/S. 866 - IDEA Full Funding Bill: support passage Supported having a minimum six month freeze on student loan payment and resetting interest rates to zero during that time either through regulatory action or in HR 748 - CARES Act. HR 6201 - Families First Corona Virus Response Act: Supported Increased overall funding to IDEA and ESEA. HR 748 - Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act: Oppose additional IDEA and ESEA Waiver authority for Secretary in HR 748 or future legislation. Supported Increased overall funding to IDEA and ESEA

H.R. 748, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act (P.L. 116-136) H.R. 6201, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act H.R. 6047, the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act CONNECT for Health Act of 2019 (S. 2741, H.R. 4932) Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018, (Public Law 115-123) - Medicare Part B cuts in OTA, PTA reimbursement H.R. 2781, Educating Medical Professionals and Optimizing Workforce Efficiency and Readiness for Health Act of 2019 S.2997, Title VII Health Care Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2019 (S.2997) Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act of 2019 (H.R. 3637, S.2747)

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

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

Inclusion of allied health in HRSA education and workforce programs HRSA Workforce Model Support of allied health professions in federal programs Improving Inter-professional education IDEA - SISP Graduate Medical Education HR 2802/S. 970 Physical Therapist Workforce and Patient Access Act of 2019 HR 3637 Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act

Client expense: $271,987 · Firm income: Not reported

H.R. 3637 Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act of 2019, Official Title as Introduced To amend title VII of the Public Health Service Act to authorize assistance for increasing workforce diversity in the professions of physical therapy, occupational therapy, audiology, and speech-language pathology, and for other purposes. HR 2781, Short Titles as Introduced EMPOWER for Health Act of 2019 Educating Medical Professionals and Optimizing Workforce Efficiency and Readiness for Health Act of 2019 To amend title VII of the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize certain programs relating to the health professions workforce, and for other purposes. HR 3127, Medicare Home Health Flexibility Act and S.1725-senate companion bill, would allow home health the flexibility to use the most clinically appropriate skilled services to open cases by conducting initial required comprehensive assessments

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

Appropriations for the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act Various issues related to Block Grants, Essential Health Benefits, and STLD coverage Various issues related to non-discrimination legislation and regulation Various issues related to DOL and HHS actions surrounding the Summary of Benefits and Coverage FDA regulation of over-the-counter hearing aids H.R.3637/S.2747-Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act of 2019 H.R. 4932/S. 2741 - CONNECT for Health Act of 2019

Client expense: $230,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Administration on Aging, Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), SENATE

Discussed potential for reintroduction of legislation (HR 2042 in the 115th Congress) to allow loan repayment to audiologists who provided service to shortage areas. HR 3637-The Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act of 2019--Authorizes the HHS Secretary to issue grants to increase educational opportunities for eligible students in the professions of audiology, speech-language pathology, occupational therapy and physical therapy.

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

Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 4056 and S. 2446-- bills that would amend Medicare to provide expanded beneficiary access to audiologist services and reduced barriers for patients through increased access and expanded coverage of audiologist services. HR 3637 --The Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act of 2019. This bill would authorize the HHS Secretary to issue grants to increase educational opportunities for eligible students in the professions of audiology, speech-language pathology, occupational therapy and physical therapy HR 4618--The Medicare Hearing Act of 2019. This bill would add a hearing aid benefit to the Medicare program

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

Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

No bill number. Support inclusion of specialized instructional support personnel into title 2 of Higher Education Act. HR 1109: The Mental Health Services for Students Act of 2019 - support passage. HR 3637/S 2747 - The Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act of 2019: Support legislation to help increase the diversity of the occupational therapy workforce. HR 2781 - Educating Medical Professionals and Optimizing Workforce Efficiency and Readiness (EMPOWER) for Health Act of 2019: Advocated for inclusion of language of HR 3637, Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act; support passage. S. 2997 - Title VII Health Care Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2019: Advocated for inclusion of language of S 2747, Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act; support passage. S.2248 - HEROES Act: Support passage. HR 4107 - Funding Early Childhood is the Right IDEA Act: Support passage. HR 2431/S. 2500 - Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act of 2019: Support passage. HR 2740 - Labor, HHS, Education, Defense, State, Foreign Operations and Energy and Water development Appropriations Act, 2020: Support for funding for Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program. Support Full funding for IDEA and Title I funding. HR 3070 - CAPABILITY Act of 2019: advocated to include specialized instruction support personnel in the bill. HR 4674 - College Affordability Act (Higher Education Act reauthorization): support bill and advocated about accreditation, graduate loans, public service loan forgiveness, especially as it relates to occupational therapy. HR 4107 - Funding Early Childhood is the Right IDEA Act: support passage.

Client expense: $180,000 · Firm income: Not reported

HR 2283/S.1126 - CHANGE Act of 2019: Support expansion of services for people with Alzheimers and related dementia. HR2740 - Labor, HHS, Education, Defense, State, Foreign Operations and Energy and Water development Appropriations Act, 2020: Support for Heart and Lung Research. HR 2968 - Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2020: Support for designating a stand-alone arthritis program within the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program (CDMRP) at the Department of Defense, funded at $20 million for FY 2020 Support for extension and expansion of the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) demonstration program (no bill number). No bill# - Support for Congressional attention to the issue of falls related injuries and falls prevention. HR 3165/S 1737 - Mental Health Parity Compliance Act: Support passage. HR 2781 - Educating Medical Professionals and Optimizing Workforce Efficiency and Readiness (EMPOWER) for Health Act of 2019: Advocated for inclusion of language of HR 3637, Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act; support passage. S. 2997 - Title VII Health Care Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2019: Advocated for inclusion of language of S 2747, Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act; support passage. HR 1109, Mental Health Services for Students Act: Support passage HR 4564, Suicide Prevention Lifeline Improvement Act: Support passage HR 1767, Excellence in Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Expansion Act: Support passage HR 4861 Effective Suicide Screening and Assessment in the Emergency Department Act: Support passage HR 4309 Barriers to Suicide Act: Support passage S 995 Lifespan Respite Care Reauthorization Act: Support passage

Client expense: $180,000 · Firm income: Not reported

HR 3637/S 2747 - The Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act of 2019: Support legislation to help increase the diversity of the occupational therapy workforce. HR 2781 - Educating Medical Professionals and Optimizing Workforce Efficiency and Readiness (EMPOWER) for Health Act of 2019: Advocated for inclusion of language of HR 3637, Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act; support passage. S. 2997 - Title VII Health Care Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2019: Advocated for inclusion of language of S 2747, Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act; support passage. Support funding for Mental Health workforce development programs at HRSA and support continued inclusion of occupational therapy in these programs (no bill number). HR 2431 - Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act of 2019: Support passage. HR 2740 - Labor, HHS, Education, Defense, State, Foreign Operations and Energy and Water development Appropriations Act, 2020: Support funding for Mental Health workforce development programs at HRSA and support continued inclusion of occupational therapy in these programs (BHWET and MBHET). Support for funding for Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program.

Client expense: $180,000 · Firm income: Not reported

- SUPPORT Act, Public Law 115-271, Pain Management - Chronic and Acute - CONNECT for Health Act of 2019 (S. 2741, H.R. 4932) - Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018, (Public Law 115-123) - Medicare Part B cuts in OTA, PTA reimbursement - Educating Medical Professionals and Optimizing Workforce Efficiency and Readiness for Health Act of 2019 (H.R. 2781) - Title VII Health Care Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2019 (S.2997) - Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act of 2019 (H.R. 3637, S.2747) - Medicare Part B reimbursement - Orthoses payment and coverage

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

Inclusion of allied health in HRSA education and workforce programs HRSA Workforce Model Support of allied health professions in federal programs Improving Inter-professional education IDEA - SISP Graduate Medical Education HR 2802/S. 970 Physical Therapist Workforce and Patient Access Act of 2019 HR 3637 Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act

Client expense: $262,000 · Firm income: Not reported

H.R. 3637 Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act of 2019, Official Title as Introduced To amend title VII of the Public Health Service Act to authorize assistance for increasing workforce diversity in the professions of physical therapy, occupational therapy, audiology, and speech-language pathology, and for other purposes. HR 2781, Short Titles as Introduced EMPOWER for Health Act of 2019 Educating Medical Professionals and Optimizing Workforce Efficiency and Readiness for Health Act of 2019 To amend title VII of the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize certain programs relating to the health professions workforce, and for other purposes. HR 3127, Medicare Home Health Flexibility Act and S.1725-senate companion bill, would allow home health the flexibility to use the most clinically appropriate skilled services to open cases by conducting initial required comprehensive assessments

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

Discussed potential for reintroduction of legislation (HR 2042 in the 115th Congress) to allow loan repayment to audiologists who provided service to shortage areas. HR 3637-The Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act of 2019--Authorizes the HHS Secretary to issue grants to increase educational opportunities for eligible students in the professions of audiology, speech-language pathology, occupational therapy and physical therapy.

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

Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 4056 and S. 2446-- bills that would amend Medicare to provide expanded beneficiary access to audiologist services and reduced barriers for patients through increased access and expanded coverage of audiologist services. HR 3637 --The Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act of 2019. This bill would authorize the HHS Secretary to issue grants to increase educational opportunities for eligible students in the professions of audiology, speech-language pathology, occupational therapy and physical therapy

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

Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Appropriations for the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act Various issues related to Block Grants, Essential Health Benefits, and STLD coverage Various issues related to non-discrimination legislation and regulation Various issues related to DOL and HHS actions surrounding the Summary of Benefits and Coverage FDA regulation of over-the-counter hearing aids H.R.3637-Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act of 2019

Client expense: $230,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Administration on Aging, Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), SENATE

HR 3637 - The Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act of 2019: Support legislation to help increase the diversity of the occupational therapy workforce. Advocated for introduction in Senate. No bill - Title VII of Public Health Service Act Reauthorization: advocate for Senate action to support. HR 2781 - EMPOWER for Health Act of 2019: Support passage. Support funding for Mental Health workforce development programs at HRSA and support continued inclusion of occupational therapy in these programs (no bill number). HR 2431 - Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act of 2019: Support passage. HR 2740 - Labor, HHS, Education, Defense, State, Foreign Operations and Energy and Water development Appropriations Act, 2020: Support funding for Mental Health workforce development programs at HRSA and support continued inclusion of occupational therapy in these programs (BHWET and MBHET). Support for funding for Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program. HR 2431 - Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act of 2019: Support passage.

Client expense: $170,000 · Firm income: Not reported

No bill number. Support inclusion of specialized instructional support personnel into title 2 of Higher Education Act. HR 1109: The Mental Health Services for Students Act of 2019 - support passage. HR 3637 - The Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act of 2019: Support legislation to help increase the diversity of the occupational therapy workforce. Advocated for introduction in Senate. HR 2781 - EMPOWER for Health Act of 2019: Support passage. S.2248 - HEROES Act: Support passage. HR 4107 - Funding Early Childhood is the Right IDEA Act: Support passage. HR 2431/S. 2500 - Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act of 2019: Support passage. HR 2740 - Labor, HHS, Education, Defense, State, Foreign Operations and Energy and Water development Appropriations Act, 2020: Support for funding for Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program. Support Full funding for IDEA and Title I funding. No bill - Title VII of Public Health Service Act Reauthorization: advocate for Senate action to support. Met with Bryan Williams, Unit Chief, Safe & Health Students, OSHS, Dept of Education. Advocated for data collection and Department activity for Title VI A grant program.

Client expense: $170,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Inclusion of allied health in HRSA education and workforce programs HRSA Workforce Model Support of allied health professions in federal programs Improving Inter-professional education IDEA - SISP Graduate Medical Education HR 2802/S. 970 Physical Therapist Workforce and Patient Access Act of 2019 HR 3637 Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act

Client expense: $246,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Social Security Administration (SSA), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office

SUPPORT Act, Public Law 115-271, Pain Management - Chronic and Acute Telehealth - Inclusion of occupational therapy, physical therapy as providers under the Medicare telehealth benefit Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018, (Public Law 115-123) - Medicare Part B cuts in OTA, PTA reimbursement The Educating Medical Professionals and Optimizing Workforce Efficiency and Readiness (EMPOWER) for Health Act of 2019 (H.R. 2781) Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act of 2019 (H.R. 3637) Medicare Part B reimbursement

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 3637 Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act of 2019, Official Title as Introduced To amend title VII of the Public Health Service Act to authorize assistance for increasing workforce diversity in the professions of physical therapy, occupational therapy, audiology, and speech-language pathology, and for other purposes. HR 2781, Short Titles as Introduced EMPOWER for Health Act of 2019 Educating Medical Professionals and Optimizing Workforce Efficiency and Readiness for Health Act of 2019 To amend title VII of the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize certain programs relating to the health professions workforce, and for other purposes.

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

HR 3637 - The Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act of 2019: Support legislation to help increase the diversity of the occupational therapy workforce. HR 2781 - EMPOWER for Health Act of 2019: Support passage. Support funding for Mental Health workforce development programs at HRSA and support continued inclusion of occupational therapy in these programs (no bill number). HR 2431 - Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act of 2019: Support passage. HR 2740 - Labor, HHS, Education, Defense, State, Foreign Operations and Energy and Water development Appropriations Act, 2020: Support funding for Mental Health workforce development programs at HRSA and support continued inclusion of occupational therapy in these programs. Support for Increased funding for SAMHSA and HRSA programs. HR 2431 - Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act of 2019: Support passage.

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

S. Res. 181/H. Res 298: Support a non-binding resolution to designate the week of April 8 - April 12 as National Specialized Instructional Support Personnel Appreciation Week. Support inclusion of specialized instructional support personnel into title 2 of Higher Education Act. No bill number. HR 1109: The Mental Health Services for Students Act of 2019 - support passage. Met with Laurie VanderPloeg, Director of Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP )and Ruth Ryder, Deputy Assistant Secretary at Office of Elementary and Secondary Education at Department of Education to advocate for Specialized Instructional Support Personnel (SISP) to be included in any policy changes to special education under the Department of Education's initiative "Rethinking Special Education," and to include members of the National Alliance of Specialized Instructional Support Personnel and SISP in discussions and development. Highlighted the role of Occupational Therapy in school-wide initiatives and support of students in both general education and special education. HR 3637 - The Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act of 2019: Support legislation to help increase the diversity of the occupational therapy workforce. HR 2781 - EMPOWER for Health Act of 2019: Support passage. HR 2431 - Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act of 2019: Support passage.

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

Discussed potential for reintroduction of legislation (HR 2042 in the 115th Congress) to allow loan repayment to audiologists who provided service to shortage areas. HR 3637-The Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act of 2019--Authorizes the HHS Secretary to issue grants to increase educational opportunities for eligible students in the professions of audiology, speech-language pathology, occupational therapy and physical therapy.

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

Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE