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Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act This bill requires private health insurance plans to cover diagnosis and treatment of congenital anomalies and birth defects, such as reconstructive services and items. Coverage must include services and items that functionally improve, repair, or restore any body part that is medically necessary for normal bodily functions or appearance, as determined by the treating physician. Coverage limits and cost-sharing requirements for such services and items may not be more restrictive than those applicable to all medical and surgical benefits under the plan.
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 310 - 110 (Roll no. 109). (text: CR H4140-4141)
HousePassed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 310 - 110 (Roll no. 109).(text: CR H4140-4141)
HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4145-4146)
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4140-4144)
Ms. Eshoo moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1916.
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Sources: Congress.gov · House Clerk roll-call votes
| house |
| On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended |
Passed |
| April 4, 2022 |
2022 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health Act (H.R. 5585) Resident Education Deferred Interest Act (S. 3658/H.R. 4122) Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act (S. 754/H.R. 1916) Oral Health Literacy and Awareness Act (H.R. 4555) Cures 2.0 (H.R. 6000)
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Issues surrounding the enactment or repeal of the Affordable Care Act. Medicare reimbursement reform for providers including the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA). Medicare Part B Drug Reimbursement. FDA issues. The Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act. Draft legislation to reform the FDA's regulation of cosmetics. Legislation to address physician workforce shortage (HR 2256/S.834). Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act (HR 1916/S. 754). Improving Seniors Access to Timely Care Act, HR 3173, Safe Step Act, HR 2163/S.464. Financial relief and policy and regulatory changes for the provider community in COVID-19 legislation including the CARES Act. Regulation of Organ Procurement Networks (OPOs). The Food and Drug Amendments of 2022 (FDA22).Inflation Reduction Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
P.L. 111-148 Affordable Care Act, modifications Prior authorization utilization policies Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (P.L. 114-10) Medicare Physician Payment Reform Issues Medicare sequestration cuts Drug Pricing and Shortages Issues Medicare Part B Drug Price Issues Expansion of Telehealth Services Vision Research Funding Implementation of No Surprise Act HR 3173/S 3018, the Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act HR 2163/S 464, Safe Step Act HR 1916/S 754, Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act Medicare Coverage for Low Vision Devices HR 4187, the Medicare Vision Act HR 869/S 289, Research Investment to Spark the Economy (RISE) Act HR 366, Protecting Access to Post-COVID 19 Telehealth Act HR3662, Patient Access to Urgent-Use Pharmacy Compounding Act of 2021 HR 3353, the Contact Lens Prescription Verification Modernization Act HR4122, Resident Education Deferred Interest (REDI) Act HR 5376, the Build Back Better Act HR 6000, Cures 2.0 Act S. 4333, the CLEAR Act S. 4348, Food and Drug Administration Safety & Landmark Advancements (FDASLA) Act
Client expense: $406,636 · Firm income: Not reported
2022 · fourth_quarter · Insurance
H.R. 145 - Continuing Coverage for Preexisting Conditions Act of 2021 - Rep. Joyce, David P. - preexisting conditions H.R. 526 - Ensuring Coverage in Public Health Emergencies Act of 2021 - Rep. Doggett, Lloyd - SEP H.R. 533 - Stop COVID-19 Test Surprise Medical Bills Act of 2021 - Rep. Fletcher, Lizzie - COVID-19 diagnostic testing H.R. 689 - Premium Relief Act of 2021 - Rep. Burgess, Michael - Patient and State Stability Fund H.R. 796 - Coverage for COVID-19 Treatment Act of 2021 - Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa - COVID-19 H.R. 892 - Pre-existing Conditions Protection Act of 2021 - Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy - preexisting conditions H.R. 898 - Care for COVID-19 Act of 2021 - Rep. Ruiz, Raul - COVID-19 H.R. 1790 - Fair Indexing for Health Care Affordability Act - Rep. Axne, Cynthia - MOOP & premium tax credit eligibility H.R. 1795 - Expanded Coverage for Former Foster Youth Act - Rep. Bass, Karen - coverage for foster youth H.R. 1796 - Health Care Enrollment Innovation Act- Rep. Bera, Ami - state innovations and insurance coverage H.R. 1806 - ENROLL Act of 2021- Rep. Castor, Kathy - navigator program H.R. 1874 - Expand Navigators Resources for Outreach, Learning, and Longevity Act of 2021 - Rep. Castor, Kathy - navigator program H.R. 1875 - To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to eliminate the short-term limited duration insurance exemption with respect to individual health insurance coverage - Rep. Castor, Kathy - short-term limited duration insurance H.R. 1878 - State Health Care Premium Reduction Act of 2021 - Rep. Craig, Angie - affordability H.R. 1916 - Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act - Rep. Eshoo, Anna G - diagnosis and treatment of a congenital anomaly or birth defect H.R. 2264 - Tele-Mental Health Improvement Act - Rep. Trone, David - mental health and SUD H.R. 5376 - Inflation Reduction Act - Rep. Yarmuth, John A. - ACA premium tax credits, Medicaid redeterminations, PHE phase down H.R. 5981 - Telehealth Expansion Act - Rep. Steel, Michelle - treatment of telehealth services under a high deductible plan H.R. 6851 - No Surprises for COVID-19 Tests Act - Rep. Pallone, Frank, Jr. - COVID-19 test coverage S. 263 - Worker Health Coverage Protection Act - Sen. Durbin, Richard - coverage continuity & COBRA S. 380 - Health Savings Act of 2021 - Sen. Rubio, Marco - HSAs S. 499 - Improving Health Insurance Affordability Act of 2021 - Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne - cost-sharing subsidies S. 660 - Tele-Mental Health Improvement Act - Sen. Smith, Tina - telehealth parity in mental health and SUD coverage S. 756 - Continuing Coverage for Preexisting Conditions Act of 2021 - Sen. Kennedy, John -preexisting conditions S. 934 - Strengthening Rural Health Clinics Act of 2021 - Sen. Warner, Mark - rural health clinic payments S. 942 - No Junks Plans Act - Sen. Baldwin, Tammy - Short-Term, Limited Duration Insurance S. 1704 - Telehealth Expansion Act of 2021 - Sen. Daines, Steve - treatment of telehealth services under a high deductible plan Regulatory Issues: Insurance regulatory reform; issues related to the coordination of private and public disability income benefits; disability risk management; disability income insurance enrollment and awareness; issues related to COBRA continuation coverage; issues related to the expiration of Medicaid continuous eligibility and transitions in coverage; issues related to child and maternal health; benefit and payment parameters; issues related to behavioral health benefits; issues related to encouraging impaired workers to stay in/return to the workforce; issues related to expanding long-term care insurance coverage; issues relating to COVID-19, including testing, vaccines and therapeutics; issues related to the cost of insulin, including price, copays, rebates, and medical management tools; issues related to health equity; issues related to vaccination; issues related to coverage in non-Medicaid Expansion States (e.g., Gap Population); issues related to the No Surprises Act, enacted as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act in December 2020, including disclosure of agent broker compensation (Section 202c); issues related to addressing the social determinants of health, including housing, transportation, nutrition, and educational opportunities; issues related to changes to prior authorization regulations, electronic documentation, and related issues; issues related to specialty infant formula; issues related to coverage of crisis services; issues related to kidney dialysis; issues relating to Medicaid best price; issues relating to the coordination of benefits between private health insurance plans and Medicaid; Medigap claims processing and crossover fees; Medigap cross-over claim issues, Medigap coverage, implementation of Medigap standardized plan offerings; Medigap carrier recoveries related to CMS fraud and abuse enforcement activities, and issues related to Medigap educational materials, and other Medigap issues; fraud and abuse issues affecting public and private insurance coverage; issues relating to antitrust; implementation of the Mental Health Parity Act requirements; implementation of the 21st Century Cures Act requirements; summary of benefits and coverage disclosures; prior authorization; accountable care organizations; coverage of preventive services; contraceptive coverage and reproductive health; preexisting condition exclusions; lifetime and annual dollar limits on benefits; patient protections; grandfathered health plan provisions; health reimbursement accounts; dependent coverage; treatment of expatriate plans; issues related to surprise medical bills; issues related to all payor claims databases; issues related to association health plans; issues related to substance abuse and provider treatment records (42 CFR Part 2); issues related to medical management; issues related to fraud, waste, abuse, Stark/Anti-Kickback laws and regulations, non-discriminatory wellness programs; issues related to supplemental products; issues relating to dental coverage; issues relating to proposals for single-payer and Medicare/Medicaid buy-in options; issues related to implementation of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act; issues relating to third party payment of premiums; issues related to cost-sharing reductions (CSRs); issues related to interoperability and price transparency; issues related to the employer market; issues relating to the individual market; and other issues relating to health care reform implementation.
2022 · fourth_quarter · Insurance
In support of the Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act (S 754/HR 1916) In support of the DOC Access Act (HR 3461/S 1793) Comments re: EOBs and GFEs stemming from the No Surprises Act
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
The Chair announced the Speaker's designation, pursuant to clause 7(a)(1) of rule 15, of H.R. 1916 as the measure on the Consensus Calendar to be considered this week.
Assigned to the Consensus Calendar, Calendar No. 1.
Motion to place bill on Consensus Calendar filed by Ms. Eshoo.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Education and Labor, 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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| C. A. Dutch Ruppersberger | Democratic | MD |
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| Don Bacon | Republican | NE |
| Don Young | Republican | AK |
| Donald M. Payne, Jr. | Democratic | NJ |
| Donald Norcross | Democratic | NJ |
| Donald S. Beyer, Jr. | Democratic | VA |
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| Eleanor Holmes Norton | Democratic | DC |
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| Glenn Thompson | Republican | PA |
| Grace F. Napolitano | Democratic | CA |
| Grace Meng | Democratic | NY |
| Greg Stanton | Democratic | AZ |
| Gregorio Kilili Camacho Sablan | Democratic | MP |
| Gregory F. Murphy | Republican | NC |
| Gregory W. Meeks | Democratic | NY |
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| Hakeem S. Jeffries | Democratic | NY |
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| Henry C. "Hank" Johnson, Jr. | Democratic | GA |
| Ilhan Omar | Democratic | MN |
| J. Luis Correa | Democratic | CA |
| Jack Bergman | Republican | MI |
| Jackie Speier | Democratic | CA |
| Jackie Walorski | Republican | IN |
| Jahana Hayes | Democratic | CT |
| Jake Auchincloss | Democratic | MA |
| Jake LaTurner | Republican | KS |
| Jamaal Bowman | Democratic | NY |
| James A. Himes | Democratic | CT |
| James P. McGovern | Democratic | MA |
| James R. Langevin | Democratic | RI |
| Jamie Raskin | Democratic | MD |
| Janice D. Schakowsky | Democratic | IL |
| Jared Huffman | Democratic | CA |
| Jason Crow | Democratic | CO |
| Jefferson Van Drew | Republican | NJ |
| Jennifer Wexton | Democratic | VA |
| Jenniffer González-Colón | Republican | PR |
| Jerrold Nadler | Democratic | NY |
| Jerry McNerney | Democratic | CA |
| Jesús G. "Chuy" García | Democratic | IL |
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| Jim Hagedorn | Republican | MN |
| Jimmy Gomez | Democratic | CA |
| Jimmy Panetta | Democratic | CA |
| Joaquin Castro | Democratic | TX |
| Jody B. Hice | Republican | GA |
| Joe Courtney | Democratic | CT |
| Joe Neguse | Democratic | CO |
| Joe Wilson | Republican | SC |
| John A. Yarmuth | Democratic | KY |
| John B. Larson | Democratic | CT |
| John Garamendi | Democratic | CA |
| John H. Rutherford | Republican | FL |
| John Joyce | Republican | PA |
| John Katko | Republican | NY |
| John P. Sarbanes | Democratic | MD |
| John R. Moolenaar | Republican | MI |
| John W. Rose | Republican | TN |
| Joseph D. Morelle | Democratic | NY |
| Josh Gottheimer | Democratic | NJ |
| Josh Harder | Democratic | CA |
| Joyce Beatty | Democratic | OH |
| Judy Chu | Democratic | CA |
| Julia Brownley | Democratic | CA |
| Kaiali’i Kahele | Democratic | HI |
| Karen Bass | Democratic | CA |
| Katherine M. Clark | Democratic | MA |
| Kathleen M. Rice | Democratic | NY |
| Kathy Castor | Democratic | FL |
| Kathy E. Manning | Democratic | NC |
| Katie Porter | Democratic | CA |
| Ken Calvert | Republican | CA |
| Kim Schrier | Democratic | WA |
| Kweisi Mfume | Democratic | MD |
| Lauren Underwood | Democratic | IL |
| Linda T. Sánchez | Democratic | CA |
| Lisa Blunt Rochester | Democratic | DE |
| Lizzie Fletcher | Democratic | TX |
| Lloyd Smucker | Republican | PA |
| Lori Trahan | Democratic | MA |
| Louie Gohmert | Republican | TX |
| Lucille Roybal-Allard | Democratic | CA |
| Lucy McBath | Democratic | GA |
| Madeleine Dean | Democratic | PA |
| Marcy Kaptur | Democratic | OH |
| Maria Elvira Salazar | Republican | FL |
| Mariannette Miller-Meeks | Republican | IA |
| Marie Newman | Democratic | IL |
| Marilyn Strickland | Democratic | WA |
| Mark DeSaulnier | Democratic | CA |
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| Mark E. Green | Republican | TN |
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| Maxine Waters | Democratic | CA |
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| Michael F. Doyle | Democratic | PA |
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| Michael K. Simpson | Republican | ID |
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| Michael Waltz | Republican | FL |
| Michelle Fischbach | Republican | MN |
| Michelle Steel | Republican | CA |
| Mike Bost | Republican | IL |
| Mike Gallagher | Republican | WI |
| Mike Kelly | Republican | PA |
| Mike Levin | Democratic | CA |
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| Mike Rogers | Republican | AL |
| Mike Thompson | Democratic | CA |
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| Mondaire Jones | Democratic | NY |
| Nancy Mace | Republican | SC |
| Nanette Diaz Barragán | Democratic | CA |
| Neal P. Dunn | Republican | FL |
| Nicole Malliotakis | Republican | NY |
| Nikema Williams | Democratic | GA |
| Norma J. Torres | Democratic | CA |
| Nydia M. Velázquez | Democratic | NY |
| Paul A. Gosar | Republican | AZ |
| Paul Tonko | Democratic | NY |
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| Pete Sessions | Republican | TX |
| Pete Stauber | Republican | MN |
| Peter A. DeFazio | Democratic | OR |
| Peter Meijer | Republican | MI |
| Peter Welch | Democratic | VT |
| Pramila Jayapal | Democratic | WA |
| Raja Krishnamoorthi | Democratic | IL |
| Ralph Norman | Republican | SC |
| Randy Feenstra | Republican | IA |
| Rashida Tlaib | Democratic | MI |
| Raul Ruiz | Democratic | CA |
| Raúl M. Grijalva | Democratic | AZ |
| Rick Larsen | Democratic | WA |
| Rick W. Allen | Republican | GA |
| Ritchie Torres | Democratic | NY |
| Ro Khanna | Democratic | CA |
| Robert B. Aderholt | Republican | AL |
| Robert J. Wittman | Republican | VA |
| Robin L. Kelly | Democratic | IL |
| Rodney Davis | Republican | IL |
| Roger Williams | Republican | TX |
| Ron Kind | Democratic | WI |
| Ronny Jackson | Republican | TX |
| Rosa L. DeLauro | Democratic | CT |
| Ruben Gallego | Democratic | AZ |
| Salud O. Carbajal | Democratic | CA |
| Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. | Democratic | GA |
| Sara Jacobs | Democratic | CA |
| Scott DesJarlais | Republican | TN |
| Scott Fitzgerald | Republican | WI |
| Scott H. Peters | Democratic | CA |
| Sean Casten | Democratic | IL |
| Sean Patrick Maloney | Democratic | NY |
| Seth Moulton | Democratic | MA |
| Sharice Davids | Democratic | KS |
| Sheila Jackson Lee | Democratic | TX |
| Stephanie N. Murphy | Democratic | FL |
| Stephen F. Lynch | Democratic | MA |
| Steve Chabot | Republican | OH |
| Steve Cohen | Democratic | TN |
| Steve Stivers | Republican | OH |
| Steven Horsford | Democratic | NV |
| Steven M. Palazzo | Republican | MS |
| Susan Wild | Democratic | PA |
| Suzan K. DelBene | Democratic | WA |
| Suzanne Bonamici | Democratic | OR |
| Sylvia R. Garcia | Democratic | TX |
| Ted Lieu | Democratic | CA |
| Teresa Leger Fernandez | Democratic | NM |
| Terri A. Sewell | Democratic | AL |
| Theodore E. Deutch | Democratic | FL |
| Thomas P. Tiffany | Republican | WI |
| Thomas R. Suozzi | Democratic | NY |
| Tim Burchett | Republican | TN |
| Tim Ryan | Democratic | OH |
| Tom Cole | Republican | OK |
| Tom Emmer | Republican | MN |
| Tom Malinowski | Democratic | NJ |
| Tom O’Halleran | Democratic | AZ |
| Tom Reed | Republican | NY |
| Tom Rice | Republican | SC |
| Tony Cárdenas | Democratic | CA |
| Tracey Mann | Republican | KS |
| Trent Kelly | Republican | MS |
| Trey Hollingsworth | Republican | IN |
| Van Taylor | Republican | TX |
| Veronica Escobar | Democratic | TX |
| Vicente Gonzalez | Democratic | TX |
| Vicky Hartzler | Republican | MO |
| William R. Keating | Democratic | MA |
| William R. Timmons IV | Republican | SC |
| Young Kim | Republican | CA |
| Yvette D. Clarke | Democratic | NY |
| Zoe Lofgren | Democratic | CA |
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
Client expense: $2,470,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2022 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Issues regarding access to dental services. Monitored implementation of P.L.116-20, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021, as it relates to surprise billing. Issues concerning workforce shortages. Monitored H.R. 1916 / S. 754, Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Maternal and child health including Medicaid postpartum coverage provisions, public health, maternal therapeutics, vaccination, and other health-related bills. Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021 (H.R. 959/S. 346), Mothers and Offspring Mortality and Morbidity Awareness Act or the MOMMA'S Act (S. 411), Rural Maternal and Obstetric Modernization of Services Act or the Rural MOMS Act (H.R. 769), Newborn Screening Saving Lives Reauthorization Act of 2021 (H.R. 482/S. 350), Maternal Immunization Enhancement Act, Maternal Immunization Coverage Act, The Strengthening the Vaccines for Children Program Act (H.R. 2347), Improving Social Determinants of Health Act of 2021 (H.R. 379/S.104), the Public Health Infrastructure Saves Lives Act (S. 674), the Promoting Resources to Expand Vaccination, Education and New Treatments for HPV Cancers Act of 2021 (H.R. 1550), Data Mapping to Save Moms Act of 2021 (H.R. 1218/S. 198), The Taskforce Recommending Improvements for Unaddressed Mental Perinatal and Postpartum Health (TRIUMPH for New Moms Act of 2021) for New Mothers Act (H.R. 4217/ S. 2779), Stillbirth Health Improvement and Education for Autumn Act of 2021 or SHINE for Autumn Act (H.R. 5487), Improving the Health of Children Act (H.R. 5551), Lead Poisoning Prevention Act of 2021 (H.R. 5552), Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act of 2021 (H.R. 5561), Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act (H.R. 7011), Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act (H.R. 1916/S. 754), Into the Light for Maternal Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders Act (H.R. 7073/S.3824), Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022 (H.R. 7666), PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act (H.R. 3110/S. 1658, PREVENT Pandemics Act of 2022 (S. 3799),the BABES Enhancement Act (H.R. 8695/S.4880), the Healthy Meals, Healthy Kids Act of 2022 (H.R. 8450), the Jackie Walorski Maternal and Child Home Visiting Reauthorization Act of 2022 (H.R. 8876), and Advancing Safe Medications for Moms and Babies Act of 2022 (H.R. 9487).
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
HR 5- Equality Act HR 366- Protecting Access to Post-COVID-19 Telehealth Act of 2021 HR 1319- American Rescue Act of 2021 HR 1677- To Direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission... S 620 Keep Telehealth Options Act of 2021 HR 4502- Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act... S. 1544- Accelerating Kids' Access to Care Act HR 3089- Accelerating Kids' Access to Care Act HR 4943- The Children's Mental Health Infrastructure Act of 2021 HR 4944- The Helping Kids Cope Act of 2021 HR 4390- The PROTECT 340B Act HR 1916- Lasting Smiles Act HR 1397- The Telehealth Improvement for Kids' Essential Services HR 3783- Medical Nutrition Equity Act S 2013- Medical Nutrition Equity Act S 2691- Strengthening the Vaccines for Children Program Act of 2021 HR 2347- Strengthening the Vaccines for Children Program Act of 2021 HR 7236 Strengthen Kids' Mental Health Now Act HR 8295 Labor HHS FY23 Appropriations HR 6833 Continuing Appropriations Act of 2023 S 4747 Investing in Kids Mental Health Now Act S 4472 Health Care Capacity for Pediatric Mental Health HR 2617 Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 General issues regarding mental health, physical health, Medicaid, CHIP, and DSH.
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
HR 5- Equality Act HR 366- Protecting Access to Post-COVID-19 Telehealth Act of 2021 HR 1319- American Rescue Act of 2021 HR 1677- To Direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission... S 620 Keep Telehealth Options Act of 2021 HR 4502- Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act... S. 1544- Accelerating Kids' Access to Care Act HR 3089- Accelerating Kids' Access to Care Act HR 4943- The Children's Mental Health Infrastructure Act of 2021 HR 4944- The Helping Kids Cope Act of 2021 HR 4390- The PROTECT 340B Act HR 1916- Lasting Smiles Act HR 1397- The Telehealth Improvement for Kids' Essential Services HR 3783- Medical Nutrition Equity Act S 2013- Medical Nutrition Equity Act S 2691- Strengthening the Vaccines for Children Program Act of 2021 HR 2347- Strengthening the Vaccines for Children Program Act of 2021 HR 7236 Strengthen Kids' Mental Health Now Act HR 8295 Labor HHS FY23 Appropriations HR 6833 Continuing Appropriations Act of 2023 S 4747 Investing in Kids Mental Health Now Act S 4472 Health Care Capacity for Pediatric Mental Health HR 2617 Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 General issues regarding mental health, physical health, Medicaid, CHIP, and DSH.
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Lobby members of Congress regarding issues related to telemedicine. Advocate for increased transparency regarding drug pricing. Advocate for reducing barriers to entry of generic drugs into the marketplace. Advocate for transparency on the part of pharmaceutical benefit managers. Advocate for patient access to compounded medications. Advocate for reducing the burdens of utilization management tools, including step therapy and prior authorization for pharmaceuticals and services. Advocate for a stable supply of medications and mitigate drug shortages. Lobby members of the House to join the Congressional Skin Cancer Caucus. Advocate for adequate and accurate network coverage for dermatologic care within health insurance exchange networks. Support H. Res 436, sense of the House supporting state, local and community initiatives to curb incidences of skin cancer beginning with childhood skin cancer. Support H. Res 718, designating October 17, 2021 as National Vitiligo Awareness Day Support H.R. 2163/S. 464, Safe Step Act. Support S. 989, Ensuring Childrens Access to Specialty Care Act Support H.R. 153, Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act Support S. 898, Fair Accountability & Innovative Research (FAIR) Drug Pricing Act Support H.R. 3662, Patient Access to Urgent-Use Pharmacy Compounding Act Support H.R. 1916/S. 754, Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act Advocate for relief from prior authorization requirements under Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D plans. Advocate for the continued and increased funding of Community Health Centers. Advocate for implementation of surprise medical billing legislation (enacted as part of P.L. 116-260, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, H.R. 133) as intended by Congress. Support H.R. 1677/S. 620, the KEEP Telehealth Options Act. Support H.R. 2903/S. 1512 the CONNECT for Health Act of 2021 Support the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act (S. 610/H.R. 1667). Support H.R. 3173/S. 3018, Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 Support H.R. 8437, the Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2022 Support H.R. 4122/S. 3645, Resident Education Deferred Interest Act or the REDI Act Support the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 834/H.R. 2256) Advocate for the FDA to implement the 2015 rule, General and Plastic Surgery Devices: Restricted Sale, Distribution, and Use of Sunlamp Products; and the Sunlamp Products Proposed; Amendment to Performance Standard, which would ban minors under the age of 18 from using tanning beds. Support H.R. 5054, Keep Physicians Serving Patients Act Support H.R. 5394, the Meaningful Access to Federal Health Plan Claims Data Act Advocate for legislative solution to access problems to iPLEDGE/REMS program for isotretinoin (H.R. 7667, Food and Drug Amendments of 2022/S. 4348 FDASLA Act of 2022, H.R. 2617, Consolidated Appropriations Act). Support H.R. 7649, a bill to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to open a public docket for the submission of public comments regarding factors that should be taken into consideration when reviewing a proposed modification to an approved risk evaluation and mitigation strategy, and for other purposes. Support H.R. 5030/S. 2706, the Diversifying Investigations and Equitable Research Studies for Everyone (DIVERSE) Trials Act Support H.R. 7995, GOLD CARD Act of 2022 Advocate to provide relief from the 2% Medicare sequester, replace scheduled and anticipated cuts in payments with positive, inflationary-based updates, eliminate the nearly 4.5% conversion factor cut in the CMS proposed rule for the 2023 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) associated with budget neutrality adjustments tied to Evaluation & Management (E/M) Code MPFS policy changes, and waive the 4% PAYGO sequester to Medicare physician payment reimbursement due to enactment of H.R. 1319, American Recovery Act, P.L. 117-2 (H.R. 2617, Consolidated Appropriations Act). Support H.R. 8800, Supporting Medicare Providers Act of 2022 Advocate against H.R 6708, Improving Access to Workers Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act, which expands the role of nurse practitioners and physician assistants in providing services to injured federal workers under the federal workers' compensation program. Oppose H.R. 8812, the Improving Care & Access to Nurses Act (I CAN Act)
Client expense: $410,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Medicaid program reforms, including telemedicine Section 340B Drug Pricing Program Sickle Cell Disease research funding generally Drug pricing reforms generally Reauthorization of Children's Hospital Graduate Medical Education program Mental and behavioral health legislation generally H.R. 4943 (Children's Mental Health Infrastructure Act of 2021), all provisions H.R. 4944 (Helping Kids Cope Act of 2021), all provisions H.R. 5585 (Advanced Research Project Agency-Health Act), all provisions H.R. 7236 (Strengthen Kids' Mental Health Now Act of 2022), all provisions H.R. 7666 (Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022), all provisions H.R. 6972 (Give Kids a Chance Act of 2022), all provisions H.R. 7667 (Food and Drug Amendments of 2022), all provisions H.R. 5131 and S. 2762 (PATCH Act), all provisions H.R. 1916 (Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act), all provisions S. 4348 (FDASLA Act of 2022), Title VIII, Subtitle C, regarding regulation of in vitro clinical tests S. 4472 (Health Care Capacity for Pediatric Mental Health) S. 4747 (Investing in Kids Mental Health Now Act) Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), regarding continuous elgibility
Client expense: $118,118 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Authority for dental-related programs to operate, caries prevention and oral health promotion, access to dental care, dental research, oral and craniofacial defects, filling Chief Dental Officer positions at CMS, prescribing practices (e.g., opioid prescribing), etc. Affordable Care Act Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters S. 754/H.R. 1916, Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act (ELSA) S. 1793/H.R. 3461, Dental and Optometric Care Access Act of 2021 (DOC Access Act) Dental care coverage during pandemic H.R. 4510 Health Enterprise Zones Act Oral health initiatives Allowing dental practices to apply for Telehealth Program Funds regardless of size, location, or non-profit status Action for Dental Health Implementation CDC COVID-19 reopening guidance Health Profession Shortage Areas Access to personal protective equipment for dental offices Provider Relief Fund Including dental benefits in child support orders S. 54 Strengthening Americas Health Care Readiness Act House Energy and Commerce Committee Investigation into Dental Insurers NTP fluoride monograph Dentists and Dental Team Members Getting COVID Vaccine HHS PREP Act declaration for dentists, dental assistants to administer COVID-19 vaccines Public Option S. 958/H.R.5141, the Maximizing Outcomes through Better Investments in Lifesaving Equipment for Health Care Act (MOBILE Health Care Act) H.R. 379, Improving Social Determinants of Health Act H.R. 1550, PREVENT HPV Cancers Act S. 560, Oral Health for Moms Act H.R. 4555 Oral Health Literacy and Awareness Act Interoperability VA Community Care Program OSHA ETS on Vaccine Mandate CMS Vaccine Mandate Proposed 2022 CDC Clinical Practice Guideline for Prescribing Opioids National Toxicology Program state-of-the-science report on fluoride H.R. 6000 Cures 2.0 Act H.R. 1667 Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act H.R. 2067, MATE Act of 2021 S. 2235, MATE Act of 2021 H.R. 7666, the Restoring Hope For Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022 2023 Payment Policies under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part B Payment Policies. ERISA reform Access to dental care for people with disabilities Provider directories
Client expense: $650,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Indian Health Service, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 1916, Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act (all sections of full text)(support). S. 754, Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act (all sections of full text)(support). HR 3461 DOC Access Act of 2021 (all sections of full text)(support). S 1793 DOC Access Act of 2021 (all sections of full text)(support). S. 3166, Medicaid Dental Benefit Act of 2021 (all sectionsof full text) Discussions pertaining to the cost of dental care in America. Discussions pertaining to proposals for expansion of Medicare benefits. Monitored HR 3173, Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act. Monitored S. 3018, Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act. Monitored HR 2607, Medication Access and Training Expansion (MATE) Act. Monitored S. 2235, Medication Access and Training Expansion (MATE) Act. Monitored surprise billing rulemaking process. Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
OSHA and CDC COVID regulations; Consumer protection; S754/HR1916 - Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act and HR 1860 - RAISE Health Benefits Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Insurance
S.448 & H.R.1792 - Ensuring Kids Have Access to Medically Necessary Dental Care Act S.754 & H.R.1916 - Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act S.1793 & H.R.3461 - DOC Access Act of 2021
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2022 · third_quarter · Health Issues
Issues surrounding the enactment or repeal of the Affordable Care Act. Medicare reimbursement reform for providers including the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA). Medicare Part B Drug Reimbursement. FDA issues. The Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act. Draft legislation to reform the FDA's regulation of cosmetics. Legislation to address physician workforce shortage (HR 2256/S.834). Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act (HR 1916/S. 754). Improving Seniors Access to Timely Care Act, HR 3173, Safe Step Act, HR 2163/S.464. Financial relief and policy and regulatory changes for the provider community in COVID-19 legislation including the CARES Act. Regulation of Organ Procurement Networks (OPOs). The Food and Drug Amendments of 2022 (FDA22).Inflation Reduction Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · third_quarter · Insurance
S.448 & H.R.1792 - Ensuring Kids Have Access to Medically Necessary Dental Care Act S.754 & H.R.1916 - Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act S.1793 & H.R.3461 - DOC Access Act of 2021
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2022 · third_quarter · Health Issues
Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health Act (H.R. 5585) Resident Education Deferred Interest Act (S. 3658/H.R. 4122) Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act (S. 754/H.R. 1916) Oral Health Literacy and Awareness Act (H.R. 4555)
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · third_quarter · Health Issues
Authority for dental-related programs to operate, caries prevention and oral health promotion, access to dental care, dental research, oral and craniofacial defects, filling Chief Dental Officer positions at CMS, prescribing practices (e.g., opioid prescribing), etc. Affordable Care Act Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters S. 754/H.R. 1916, Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act (ELSA) S. 1793/H.R. 3461, Dental and Optometric Care Access Act of 2021 (DOC Access Act) Dental care coverage during pandemic H.R. 4510 Health Enterprise Zones Act Oral health initiatives Allowing dental practices to apply for Telehealth Program Funds regardless of size, location, or non-profit status Action for Dental Health Implementation CDC COVID-19 reopening guidance Health Profession Shortage Areas Access to personal protective equipment for dental offices Provider Relief Fund Including dental benefits in child support orders S. 54 Strengthening Americas Health Care Readiness Act House Energy and Commerce Committee Investigation into Dental Insurers NTP fluoride monograph Dentists and Dental Team Members Getting COVID Vaccine HHS PREP Act declaration for dentists, dental assistants to administer COVID-19 vaccines Public Option S. 958/H.R.5141, the Maximizing Outcomes through Better Investments in Lifesaving Equipment for Health Care Act (MOBILE Health Care Act) H.R. 379, Improving Social Determinants of Health Act H.R. 1550, PREVENT HPV Cancers Act S. 560, Oral Health for Moms Act H.R. 4555 Oral Health Literacy and Awareness Act Interoperability VA Community Care Program OSHA ETS on Vaccine Mandate CMS Vaccine Mandate Proposed 2022 CDC Clinical Practice Guideline for Prescribing Opioids National Toxicology Program state-of-the-science report on fluoride H.R. 6000 Cures 2.0 Act H.R. 1667 Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act H.R. 2067, MATE Act of 2021 S. 2235, MATE Act of 2021 H.R. 7666, the Restoring Hope For Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022 2023 Payment Policies under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part B Payment Policies. Section 1557 Access to dental care for people with disabilities
Client expense: $600,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Indian Health Service, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE
2022 · third_quarter · Health Issues
Maternal and child health including Medicaid postpartum coverage provisions, public health, maternal therapeutics, vaccination, and other health-related bills. Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021 (H.R. 959/S. 346), Mothers and Offspring Mortality and Morbidity Awareness Act or the MOMMA'S Act (S. 411), Rural Maternal and Obstetric Modernization of Services Act or the Rural MOMS Act (H.R. 769), Newborn Screening Saving Lives Reauthorization Act of 2021 (H.R. 482/S. 350), Maternal Immunization Enhancement Act, Maternal Immunization Coverage Act, The Strengthening the Vaccines for Children Program Act (H.R. 2347), Improving Social Determinants of Health Act of 2021 (H.R. 379/S.104), the Public Health Infrastructure Saves Lives Act (S. 674), the Promoting Resources to Expand Vaccination, Education and New Treatments for HPV Cancers Act of 2021 (H.R. 1550), Maternal Health Quality Improvement Act of 2021 (H.R. 4787/S. 1675), Data Mapping to Save Moms Act of 2021 (H.R. 1218/S. 198), The Taskforce Recommending Improvements for Unaddressed Mental Perinatal and Postpartum Health (TRIUMPH for New Moms Act of 2021) for New Mothers Act (H.R. 4217/ S. 2779), Stillbirth Health Improvement and Education for Autumn Act of 2021 or SHINE for Autumn Act (H.R. 5487), Improving the Health of Children Act (H.R. 5551), Lead Poisoning Prevention Act of 2021 (H.R. 5552), Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act of 2021 (H.R. 5561), Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act (H.R. 7011), Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act (H.R. 1916/S. 754), Into the Light for Maternal Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders Act (H.R. 7073/S.3824), Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022 (H.R. 7666), PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act (H.R. 3110/S. 1658, PREVENT Pandemics Act of 2022 (S. 3799),Cures 2.0 Act of 2022 (H.R. 6000),the BABES Enhancement Act (H.R. 8695/S.4880), the Healthy Meals, Healthy Kids Act of 2022 (H.R. 8450), and the Jackie Walorski Maternal and Child Home Visiting Reauthorization Act of 2022 (H.R. 8876).
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE
2022 · third_quarter · Insurance
H.R. 145 - Continuing Coverage for Preexisting Conditions Act of 2021 - Rep. Joyce, David P. - preexisting conditions H.R. 526 - Ensuring Coverage in Public Health Emergencies Act of 2021 - Rep. Doggett, Lloyd - SEP H.R. 533 - Stop COVID-19 Test Surprise Medical Bills Act of 2021 - Rep. Fletcher, Lizzie - COVID-19 diagnostic testing H.R. 689 - Premium Relief Act of 2021 - Rep. Burgess, Michael - Patient and State Stability Fund H.R. 796 - Coverage for COVID-19 Treatment Act of 2021 - Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa - COVID-19 H.R. 892 - Pre-existing Conditions Protection Act of 2021 - Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy - preexisting conditions H.R. 898 - Care for COVID-19 Act of 2021 - Rep. Ruiz, Raul - COVID-19 H.R. 1790 - Fair Indexing for Health Care Affordability Act - Rep. Axne, Cynthia - MOOP & premium tax credit eligibility H.R. 1795 - Expanded Coverage for Former Foster Youth Act - Rep. Bass, Karen - coverage for foster youth H.R. 1796 - Health Care Enrollment Innovation Act- Rep. Bera, Ami - state innovations and insurance coverage H.R. 1806 - ENROLL Act of 2021- Rep. Castor, Kathy - navigator program H.R. 1874 - Expand Navigators Resources for Outreach, Learning, and Longevity Act of 2021 - Rep. Castor, Kathy - navigator program H.R. 1875 - To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to eliminate the short-term limited duration insurance exemption with respect to individual health insurance coverage - Rep. Castor, Kathy - short-term limited duration insurance H.R. 1878 - State Health Care Premium Reduction Act of 2021 - Rep. Craig, Angie - affordability H.R. 1916 - Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act - Rep. Eshoo, Anna G - diagnosis and treatment of a congenital anomaly or birth defect H.R. 2264 - Tele-Mental Health Improvement Act - Rep. Trone, David - mental health and SUD H.R. 5376 - Inflation Reduction Act - Rep. Yarmuth, John A. - ACA premium tax credits, Medicaid redeterminations, PHE phase down H.R. 5981 - Telehealth Expansion Act - Rep. Steel, Michelle - treatment of telehealth services under a high deductible plan H.R. 6851 - No Surprises for COVID-19 Tests Act - Rep. Pallone, Frank, Jr. - COVID-19 test coverage S. 263 - Worker Health Coverage Protection Act - Sen. Durbin, Richard - coverage continuity & COBRA S. 380 - Health Savings Act of 2021 - Sen. Rubio, Marco - HSAs S. 499 - Improving Health Insurance Affordability Act of 2021 - Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne - cost-sharing subsidies S. 660 - Tele-Mental Health Improvement Act - Sen. Smith, Tina - telehealth parity in mental health and SUD coverage S. 756 - Continuing Coverage for Preexisting Conditions Act of 2021 - Sen. Kennedy, John -preexisting conditions S. 934 - Strengthening Rural Health Clinics Act of 2021 - Sen. Warner, Mark - rural health clinic payments S. 942 - No Junks Plans Act - Sen. Baldwin, Tammy - Short-Term, Limited Duration Insurance S. 1704 - Telehealth Expansion Act of 2021 - Sen. Daines, Steve - treatment of telehealth services under a high deductible plan Regulatory Issues: Insurance regulatory reform; issues related to the coordination of private and public disability income benefits; disability risk management; disability income insurance enrollment and awareness; issues related to COBRA continuation coverage; issues related to behavioral health benefits; issues related to encouraging impaired workers to stay in/return to the workforce; issues related to expanding long-term care insurance coverage; issues relating to COVID-19, including testing, vaccines and therapeutics; issues related to the cost of insulin, including price, copays, rebates, and medical management tools; issues related to health equity; issues related to vaccination; issues related to coverage in non-Medicaid Expansion States (e.g., Gap Population); issues related to the No Surprises Act, enacted as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act in December 2020, including disclosure of agent broker compensation (Section 202c); issues related to addressing the social determinants of health, including housing, transportation, nutrition, and educational opportunities; issues related to changes to prior authorization regulations, electronic documentation, and related issues; issues related to specialty infant formula; issues related to coverage of crisis services; issues related to kidney dialysis; issues relating to Medicaid best price; issues relating to the coordination of benefits between private health insurance plans and Medicaid; Medigap claims processing and crossover fees; Medigap cross-over claim issues, Medigap coverage, implementation of Medigap standardized plan offerings; Medigap carrier recoveries related to CMS fraud and abuse enforcement activities, and issues related to Medigap educational materials, and other Medigap issues; fraud and abuse issues affecting public and private insurance coverage; issues relating to antitrust; implementation of the Mental Health Parity Act requirements; implementation of the 21st Century Cures Act requirements; summary of benefits and coverage disclosures; prior authorization; accountable care organizations; coverage of preventive services; contraceptive coverage and reproductive health; preexisting condition exclusions; lifetime and annual dollar limits on benefits; patient protections; grandfathered health plan provisions; health reimbursement accounts; dependent coverage; treatment of expatriate plans; issues related to surprise medical bills; issues related to all payor claims databases; issues related to association health plans; issues related to substance abuse and provider treatment records (42 CFR Part 2); issues related to medical management; issues related to fraud, waste, abuse, Stark/Anti-Kickback laws and regulations, non-discriminatory wellness programs; issues related to supplemental products; issues relating to dental coverage; issues relating to proposals for single-payer and Medicare/Medicaid buy-in options; issues related to implementation of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act; issues relating to third party payment of premiums; issues related to cost-sharing reductions (CSRs); issues related to interoperability and price transparency; issues related to the employer market; issues relating to the individual market; and other issues relating to health care reform implementation.
Client expense: $3,230,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Congressional Budget Office (CBO), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2022 · third_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 1916, Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act (all sections of full text)(support). S. 754, Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act (all sections of full text)(support). HR 3461 DOC Access Act of 2021 (all sections of full text)(support). S 1793 DOC Access Act of 2021 (all sections of full text)(support). Discussions pertaining to S. 3166, Medicaid Dental Benefit Act of 2021. Discussions pertaining to the cost of dental care in America. Discussions pertaining to proposals for expansion of Medicare benefits. Monitored HR 3173, Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act. Monitored S. 3018, Improving Senior's Timely Access to Care Act. Monitored HR 2607, Medication Access and Training Expansion (MATE) Act. Monitored S. 2235, Medication Access and Training Expansion (MATE) Act. Monitored surprise billing rulemaking process. Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2022 · third_quarter · Health Issues
P.L. 111-148 Affordable Care Act, modifications Prior authorization utilization policies Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (P.L. 114-10) Medicare Physician Payment Reform Issues Medicare sequestration cuts Drug Pricing and Shortages Issues Medicare Part B Drug Price Issues Expansion of Telehealth Services Vision Research Funding Implementation of No Surprise Act HR 3173/S 3018, the Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act HR 2163/S 464, Safe Step Act HR 1916/S 754, Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act Medicare Coverage for Low Vision Devices HR 4187, the Medicare Vision Act HR 869/S 289, Research Investment to Spark the Economy (RISE) Act HR 366, Protecting Access to Post-COVID 19 Telehealth Act HR3662, Patient Access to Urgent-Use Pharmacy Compounding Act of 2021 HR 3353, the Contact Lens Prescription Verification Modernization Act HR4122, Resident Education Deferred Interest (REDI) Act HR 5376, the Build Back Better Act HR 6000, Cures 2.0 Act S. 4333, the CLEAR Act S. 4348, Food and Drug Administration Safety & Landmark Advancements (FDASLA) Act
Client expense: $295,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2022 · third_quarter · Health Issues
HR 5- Equality Act HR 366- Protecting Access to Post-COVID-19 Telehealth Act of 2021 HR 1319- American Rescue Act of 2021 HR 1677- To Direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission... S 620 Keep Telehealth Options Act of 2021 HR 4502- Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act... S. 1544- Accelerating Kids' Access to Care Act HR 3089- Accelerating Kids' Access to Care Act HR 4943- The Children's Mental Health Infrastructure Act of 2021 HR 4944- The Helping Kids Cope Act of 2021 HR 4390- The PROTECT 340B Act HR 1916- Lasting Smiles Act HR 1397- The Telehealth Improvement for Kids' Essential Services HR 3783- Medical Nutrition Equity Act S 2013- Medical Nutrition Equity Act S 2691- Strengthening the Vaccines for Children Program Act of 2021 HR 2347- Strengthening the Vaccines for Children Program Act of 2021 HR 7236 Strengthen Kids' Mental Health Now Act HR 8295 Labor HHS FY23 Appropriations HR 6833 Continuing Appropriations Act of 2023 S 4747 Investing in Kids Mental Health Now Act S 4472 Health Care Capacity for Pediatric Mental Health General issues regarding mental health, physical health, Medicaid, CHIP, and DSH.
Client expense: $37,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2022 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
HR 5- Equality Act HR 366- Protecting Access to Post-COVID-19 Telehealth Act of 2021 HR 1319- American Rescue Act of 2021 HR 1677- To Direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission... S 620 Keep Telehealth Options Act of 2021 HR 4502- Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act... S. 1544- Accelerating Kids' Access to Care Act HR 3089- Accelerating Kids' Access to Care Act HR 4943- The Children's Mental Health Infrastructure Act of 2021 HR 4944- The Helping Kids Cope Act of 2021 HR 4390- The PROTECT 340B Act HR 1916- Lasting Smiles Act HR 1397- The Telehealth Improvement for Kids' Essential Services HR 3783- Medical Nutrition Equity Act S 2013- Medical Nutrition Equity Act S 2691- Strengthening the Vaccines for Children Program Act of 2021 HR 2347- Strengthening the Vaccines for Children Program Act of 2021 HR 7236 Strengthen Kids' Mental Health Now Act HR 8295 Labor HHS FY23 Appropriations HR 6833 Continuing Appropriations Act of 2023 S 4747 Investing in Kids Mental Health Now Act S 4472 Health Care Capacity for Pediatric Mental Health General issues regarding mental health, physical health, Medicaid, CHIP, and DSH.
Client expense: $37,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2022 · third_quarter · Health Issues
Issues regarding access to dental services. Monitored implementation of P.L. 117-2, the American Rescue Plan, as it relates to the provider relief fund. Monitored implementation of P.L.116-20, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021, as it relates to surprise billing. Issues concerning workforce shortages. Monitored H.R. 1916 / S. 754, Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2022 · third_quarter · Health Issues
Lobby members of Congress regarding issues related to telemedicine. Advocate for increased transparency regarding drug pricing. Advocate for reducing barriers to entry of generic drugs into the marketplace. Advocate for transparency on the part of pharmaceutical benefit managers. Advocate for patient access to compounded medications. Advocate for reducing the burdens of utilization management tools, including step therapy and prior authorization for pharmaceuticals and services. Advocate for a stable supply of medications and mitigate drug shortages. Lobby members of the House to join the Congressional Skin Cancer Caucus. Advocate for adequate and accurate network coverage for dermatologic care within health insurance exchange networks. Support H. Res 436, sense of the House supporting state, local and community initiatives to curb incidences of skin cancer beginning with childhood skin cancer. Support H. Res 718, designating October 17, 2021 as National Vitiligo Awareness Day Support H.R. 2163/S. 464, Safe Step Act. Support S. 989, Ensuring Childrens Access to Specialty Care Act Support H.R. 153, Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act Support S. 898, Fair Accountability & Innovative Research (FAIR) Drug Pricing Act Support H.R. 3662, Patient Access to Urgent-Use Pharmacy Compounding Act Support H.R. 1916/S. 754, Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act Advocate for relief from prior authorization requirements under Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D plans. Advocate for the continued and increased funding of Community Health Centers. Advocate for implementation of surprise medical billing legislation (enacted as part of P.L. 116-260, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, H.R. 133) as intended by Congress. Advocate for congressional action to hold health care professionals harmless from any cuts related to CMS Evaluation and Management Code proposals in any forthcoming legislation. (S. 610) Support H.R. 1677/S. 620, the KEEP Telehealth Options Act. Support H.R. 2903/S. 1512 the CONNECT for Health Act of 2021 Support the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act (S. 610/H.R. 1667). Support H.R. 3173/S. 3018, Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 Support H.R. 8437, the Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2022 Support H.R. 4122/S. 3645, Resident Education Deferred Interest Act or the REDI Act Support the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 834/H.R. 2256) Advocate for the FDA to implement the 2015 rule, General and Plastic Surgery Devices: Restricted Sale, Distribution, and Use of Sunlamp Products; and the Sunlamp Products Proposed; Amendment to Performance Standard, which would ban minors under the age of 18 from using tanning beds. Support H.R. 5054, Keep Physicians Serving Patients Act Advocate to support extension of moratorium on 2% Medicare sequester as well as waiving PAYGO and mitigating anticipated additional 4% cuts to Medicare physician payment reimbursement due to enactment of H.R. 1319, American Recovery Act, P.L. 117-2. Support H.R. 5394, the Meaningful Access to Federal Health Plan Claims Data Act Advocate for legislative solution to access problems to iPLEDGE/REMS program for isotretinoin (H.R. 7667, Food and Drug Amendments of 2022/S. 4348 FDASLA Act of 2022). Support H.R. 7649, a bill to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to open a public docket for the submission of public comments regarding factors that should be taken into consideration when reviewing a proposed modification to an approved risk evaluation and mitigation strategy, and for other purposes. Support H.R. 5030/S. 2706, the Diversifying Investigations and Equitable Research Studies for Everyone (DIVERSE) Trials Act Support H.R. 7995, GOLD CARD Act of 2022 Advocate to support extension of moratorium on 2% Medicare sequester, replace scheduled and anticipated cuts in payments with positive, inflationary-based updates, eliminate the nearly 4.5% conversion factor cut in the CMS proposed rule for the 2023 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) associated with budget neutrality adjustments tied to Evaluation & Management (E/M) Code MPFS policy changes, and waive the 4% PAYGO sequester to Medicare physician payment reimbursement due to enactment of H.R. 1319, American Recovery Act, P.L. 117-2. Support H.R. 8800, Supporting Medicare Providers Act of 2022 Advocate against H.R 6708, Improving Access to Workers Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act, which expands the role of nurse practitioners and physician assistants in providing services to injured federal workers under the federal workers' compensation program.
Client expense: $570,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · third_quarter · Insurance
In support of the Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act (S 754/HR 1916) In support of the DOC Access Act (HR 3461/S 1793) Concerns regarding implementation of the No Surprises Act and related Interim Final Rules
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2022 · third_quarter · Health Issues
OSHA and CDC COVID regulations; Consumer protection; S754/HR1916 - Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act and HR 1860 - RAISE Health Benefits Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · second_quarter · Health Issues
Issues surrounding the enactment or repeal of the Affordable Care Act. Medicare reimbursement reform for providers including the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA). Medicare Part B Drug Reimbursement. FDA issues. The Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act. Draft legislation to reform the FDA's regulation of cosmetics. Legislation to address physician workforce shortage (HR 2256/S.834). Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act (HR 1916/S. 754). Improving Seniors Access to Timely Care Act, HR 3173, Safe Step Act, HR 2163/S.464. Financial relief and policy and regulatory changes for the provider community in COVID-19 legislation including the CARES Act. Regulation of Organ Procurement Networks (OPOs). The Food and Drug Amendments of 2022 (FDA22).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · second_quarter · Health Issues
Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health Act (H.R. 5585) Resident Education Deferred Interest Act (S. 3658/H.R. 4122) Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act (S. 754/H.R. 1916) Oral Health Literacy and Awareness Act (H.R. 4555)
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · second_quarter · Insurance
S.448 & H.R.1792 - Ensuring Kids Have Access to Medically Necessary Dental Care Act S.754 & H.R.1916 - Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act S.1793 & H.R.3461 - DOC Access Act of 2021
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2022 · second_quarter · Health Issues
Lobby members of Congress regarding issues related to telemedicine. Advocate for increased transparency regarding drug pricing. Advocate for reducing barriers to entry of generic drugs into the marketplace. Advocate for transparency on the part of pharmaceutical benefit managers. Advocate for patient access to compounded medications. Advocate for reducing the burdens of utilization management tools, including step therapy and prior authorization for pharmaceuticals and services. Advocate for a stable supply of medications and mitigate drug shortages. Lobby members of the House to join the Congressional Skin Cancer Caucus. Advocate for adequate and accurate network coverage for dermatologic care within health insurance exchange networks. Support H. Res 436, sense of the House supporting state, local and community initiatives to curb incidences of skin cancer beginning with childhood skin cancer. Support H. Res 718, designating October 17, 2021 as National Vitiligo Awareness Day Support H.R. 2163/S. 464, Safe Step Act. Support S. 989, Ensuring Childrens Access to Specialty Care Act Support H.R. 153, Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act Support S. 898, Fair Accountability & Innovative Research (FAIR) Drug Pricing Act Support H.R. 3662, Patient Access to Urgent-Use Pharmacy Compounding Act Support H.R. 1916/S. 754, Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act Advocate for relief from prior authorization requirements under Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D plans. Advocate for the continued and increased funding of Community Health Centers. Advocate for implementation of surprise medical billing legislation (enacted as part of P.L. 116-260, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, H.R. 133) as intended by Congress. Advocate for congressional action to hold health care professionals harmless from any cuts related to CMS Evaluation and Management Code proposals in any forthcoming legislation. (S. 610) Support H.R. 1677/S. 620, the KEEP Telehealth Options Act. Support H.R. 2903/S. 1512 the CONNECT for Health Act of 2021 Support the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act (S. 610/H.R. 1667). Support H.R. 3173/S. 3018, Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act Support H.R. 4122/S. 3645, Resident Education Deferred Interest Act or the REDI Act Support the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 834/H.R. 2256) Advocate for the FDA to implement the 2015 rule, General and Plastic Surgery Devices: Restricted Sale, Distribution, and Use of Sunlamp Products; and the Sunlamp Products Proposed; Amendment to Performance Standard, which would ban minors under the age of 18 from using tanning beds. Support H.R. 5054, Keep Physicians Serving Patients Act Advocate to support extension of moratorium on 2% Medicare sequester as well as waiving PAYGO and mitigating anticipated additional 4% cuts to Medicare physician payment reimbursement due to enactment of H.R. 1319, American Recovery Act, P.L. 117-2. Support H.R. 6020, the Supporting Medicare Providers Act Support H.R. 5394, the Meaningful Access to Federal Health Plan Claims Data Act Advocate for legislative solution to access problems to iPLEDGE/REMS program for isotretinoin (H.R. 7667, Food and Drug Amendments of 2022/S. 4348 FDASLA Act of 2022). Support H.R. 7649, a bill to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to open a public docket for the submission of public comments regarding factors that should be taken into consideration when reviewing a proposed modification to an approved risk evaluation and mitigation strategy, and for other purposes. Support H.R. 5030/S. 2706, the Diversifying Investigations and Equitable Research Studies for Everyone (DIVERSE) Trials Act Support H.R. 7995, GOLD CARD Act of 2022 Advocate to support extension of moratorium on 2% Medicare sequester, replace scheduled and anticipated cuts in payments with positive, inflationary-based updates, extend the congressionally-enacted 3% temporary increase in the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) conversion factor to avoid cuts associated with budget neutrality adjustments tied to Evaluation & Management (E/M) Code MPFS policy changes, and waive the 4% PAYGO sequester to Medicare physician payment reimbursement due to enactment of H.R. 1319, American Recovery Act, P.L. 117-2. Advocate against H.R 6708, Improving Access to Workers Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act, which expands the role of nurse practitioners and physician assistants in providing services to injured federal workers under the federal workers' compensation program.
Client expense: $360,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · second_quarter · Health Issues
Maternal and child health including Medicaid postpartum coverage provisions, public health, maternal therapeutics, vaccination, and other health-related bills. Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021 (H.R. 959/S. 346), Mothers and Offspring Mortality and Morbidity Awareness Act or the MOMMA'S Act (S. 411), Rural Maternal and Obstetric Modernization of Services Act or the Rural MOMS Act (H.R. 769), Newborn Screening Saving Lives Reauthorization Act of 2021 (H.R. 482/S. 350), Maternal Immunization Enhancement Act, Maternal Immunization Coverage Act, The Strengthening the Vaccines for Children Program Act (H.R. 2347), Improving Social Determinants of Health Act of 2021 (H.R. 379/S.104), the Public Health Infrastructure Saves Lives Act (S. 674), the Promoting Resources to Expand Vaccination, Education and New Treatments for HPV Cancers Act of 2021 (H.R. 1550), Maternal Health Quality Improvement Act of 2021 (H.R. 4787/S. 1675), Data Mapping to Save Moms Act of 2021 (H.R. 1218/S. 198), The Taskforce Recommending Improvements for Unaddressed Mental Perinatal and Postpartum Health (TRIUMPH for New Moms Act of 2021) for New Mothers Act (H.R. 4217/ S. 2779), Stillbirth Health Improvement and Education for Autumn Act of 2021 or SHINE for Autumn Act (H.R. 5487), Improving the Health of Children Act (H.R. 5551), Lead Poisoning Prevention Act of 2021 (H.R. 5552), Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act of 2021 (H.R. 5561), Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act (H.R. 7011), Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act (H.R. 1916/S. 754), Into the Light for Maternal Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders Act (H.R. 7073/S.3824), Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022 (H.R. 7666), PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act (H.R. 3110/S. 1658, PREVENT Pandemics Act of 2022 (S. 3799),and Cures 2.0 Act of 2022 (H.R. 6000).
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE
2022 · second_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 1916, Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act (all sections of full text)(support). S. 754, Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act (all sections of full text)(support). HR 3461 DOC Access Act of 2021 (all sections of full text)(support). S 1793 DOC Access Act of 2021 (all sections of full text)(support). Discussions pertaining to S. 3166, Medicaid Dental Benefit Act of 2021. Discussions pertaining to the cost of dental care in America. Discussions pertaining to proposals for expansion of Medicare benefits. Monitored surprise billing rulemaking process. Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2022 · second_quarter · Health Issues
Authority for dental-related programs to operate, caries prevention and oral health promotion, access to dental care, dental research, oral and craniofacial defects, filling Chief Dental Officer positions at CMS, prescribing practices (e.g., opioid prescribing), etc. Affordable Care Act Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters S. 754/H.R. 1916, Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act (ELSA) S. 1793/H.R. 3461, Dental and Optometric Care Access Act of 2021 (DOC Access Act) Dental care coverage during pandemic H.R. 4510 Health Enterprise Zones Act Oral health initiatives Allowing dental practices to apply for Telehealth Program Funds regardless of size, location, or non-profit status Action for Dental Health Implementation CDC COVID-19 reopening guidance Health Profession Shortage Areas Access to personal protective equipment for dental offices Provider Relief Fund Including dental benefits in child support orders S. 54 Strengthening Americas Health Care Readiness Act House Energy and Commerce Committee Investigation into Dental Insurers NTP fluoride monograph Dentists and Dental Team Members Getting COVID Vaccine HHS PREP Act declaration for dentists, dental assistants to administer COVID-19 vaccines Public Option S. 958, the Maximizing Outcomes through Better Investments in Lifesaving Equipment for Health Care Act (MOBILE Health Care Act) H.R. 379, Improving Social Determinants of Health Act H.R. 1550, PREVENT HPV Cancers Act S. 560, Oral Health for Moms Act H.R. 4555 Oral Health Literacy and Awareness Act VA Community Care Program OSHA ETS on Vaccine Mandate CMS Vaccine Mandate Proposed 2022 CDC Clinical Practice Guideline for Prescribing Opioids National Toxicology Program state-of-the-science report on fluoride H.R. 6000 Cures 2.0 Act H.R. 1667 Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act H.R. 2067, MATE Act of 2021 S. 2235, MATE Act of 2021 H.R. 7666, the Restoring Hope For Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022 2023 Payment Policies under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part B Payment Policies.
Client expense: $470,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Indian Health Service, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE
2022 · second_quarter · Insurance
H.R. 145 - Continuing Coverage for Preexisting Conditions Act of 2021 - Rep. Joyce, David P. - preexisting conditions H.R. 526 - Ensuring Coverage in Public Health Emergencies Act of 2021 - Rep. Doggett, Lloyd - SEP H.R. 533 - Stop COVID-19 Test Surprise Medical Bills Act of 2021 - Rep. Fletcher, Lizzie - COVID-19 diagnostic testing H.R. 689 - Premium Relief Act of 2021 - Rep. Burgess, Michael - Patient and State Stability Fund H.R. 796 - Coverage for COVID-19 Treatment Act of 2021 - Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa - COVID-19 H.R. 892 - Pre-existing Conditions Protection Act of 2021 - Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy - preexisting conditions H.R. 898 - Care for COVID-19 Act of 2021 - Rep. Ruiz, Raul - COVID-19 H.R. 1790 - Fair Indexing for Health Care Affordability Act - Rep. Axne, Cynthia - MOOP & premium tax credit eligibility H.R. 1795 - Expanded Coverage for Former Foster Youth Act - Rep. Bass, Karen - coverage for foster youth H.R. 1796 - Health Care Enrollment Innovation Act- Rep. Bera, Ami - state innovations and insurance coverage H.R. 1806 - ENROLL Act of 2021- Rep. Castor, Kathy - navigator program H.R. 1874 - Expand Navigators Resources for Outreach, Learning, and Longevity Act of 2021 - Rep. Castor, Kathy - navigator program H.R. 1875 - To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to eliminate the short-term limited duration insurance exemption with respect to individual health insurance coverage - Rep. Castor, Kathy - short-term limited duration insurance H.R. 1878 - State Health Care Premium Reduction Act of 2021 - Rep. Craig, Angie - affordability H.R. 1916 - Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act - Rep. Eshoo, Anna G - diagnosis and treatment of a congenital anomaly or birth defect H.R. 2264 - Tele-Mental Health Improvement Act - Rep. Trone, David - mental health and SUD H.R. 5376 - Build Back Better Act - Rep. Yarmuth, John A. - ACA premium tax credits, Medicaid redeterminations, PHE phase down H.R. 5981 - Telehealth Expansion Act - Rep. Steel, Michelle - treatment of telehealth services under a high deductible plan H.R. 6851 - No Surprises for COVID-19 Tests Act - Rep. Pallone, Frank, Jr. - COVID-19 test coverage S. 263 - Worker Health Coverage Protection Act - Sen. Durbin, Richard - coverage continuity & COBRA S. 380 - Health Savings Act of 2021 - Sen. Rubio, Marco - HSAs S. 499 - Improving Health Insurance Affordability Act of 2021 - Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne - cost-sharing subsidies S. 660 - Tele-Mental Health Improvement Act - Sen. Smith, Tina - telehealth parity in mental health and SUD coverage S. 756 - Continuing Coverage for Preexisting Conditions Act of 2021 - Sen. Kennedy, John - preexisting conditions S. 934 - Strengthening Rural Health Clinics Act of 2021 - Sen. Warner, Mark - rural health clinic payments S. 942 - No Junks Plans Act - Sen. Baldwin, Tammy - Short-Term, Limited Duration Insurance S. 1704 - Telehealth Expansion Act of 2021 - Sen. Daines, Steve - treatment of telehealth services under a high deductible plan Regulatory Issues: Insurance regulatory reform; issues related to the coordination of private and public disability income benefits; disability risk management; disability income insurance enrollment and awareness; issues related to COBRA continuation coverage; issues related to behavioral health benefits; issues related to encouraging impaired workers to stay in/return to the workforce; issues related to expanding long-term care insurance coverage; issues relating to COVID-19, including testing, vaccines and therapeutics; issues related to the cost of insulin, including price, copays, rebates, and medical management tools; issues related to health equity; issues related to vaccination; issues related to coverage in non-Medicaid Expansion States (e.g., Gap Population); issues related to the No Surprises Act, enacted as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act in December 2020, including disclosure of agent broker compensation (Section 202c); issues related to addressing the social determinants of health, including housing, transportation, nutrition, and educational opportunities; issues related to changes to prior authorization regulations, electronic documentation, and related issues; issues relating to Medicaid best price; issues relating to the coordination of benefits between private health insurance plans and Medicaid; Medigap claims processing and crossover fees; Medigap cross-over claim issues, Medigap coverage, implementation of Medigap standardized plan offerings; Medigap carrier recoveries related to CMS fraud and abuse enforcement activities, and issues related to Medigap educational materials, and other Medigap issues; fraud and abuse issues affecting public and private insurance coverage; issues relating to antitrust; issues related to repeal of the antitrust-related portions of the McCarran-Ferguson Act; implementation of the Mental Health Parity Act requirements; implementation of the 21st Century Cures Act requirements; summary of benefits and coverage disclosures; prior authorization; accountable care organizations; coverage of preventive services; contraceptive coverage and reproductive health; preexisting condition exclusions; lifetime and annual dollar limits on benefits; patient protections; grandfathered health plan provisions; health reimbursement accounts; dependent coverage; treatment of expatriate plans; issues related to surprise medical bills; issues related to all payor claims databases; issues related to association health plans; issues related to substance abuse and provider treatment records (42 CFR Part 2); issues related to medical management; issues related to fraud, waste, abuse, Stark/Anti-Kickback laws and regulations, non-discriminatory wellness programs; issues related to supplemental products; issues relating to dental coverage; issues relating to proposals for single-payer and Medicare/Medicaid buy-in options; issues related to implementation of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act; issues relating to third party payment of premiums; issues related to cost-sharing reductions (CSRs); issues related to interoperability and price transparency; issues related to the employer market; issues relating to the individual market; and other issues relating to health care reform implementation.
Client expense: $2,890,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2022 · second_quarter · Health Issues
Shared position on H.R. 1916, Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act, with House offices Lobbied House and Senate offices for greater transparency on the NIH projects performed as well as restrictions on the gain-of-function research in S.1260 U.S. Innovation and Competition Act/H.R.4521 America COMPETES Act Lobbied House and Senate offices H.R.8384 to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to furnish tailored information to expecting mothers, and for other purposes Suggested questions for the record for a hearing featuring Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Becerra before the House Education and Labor Committee Suggested for a Senate office questions for the record for Sec. Becerra in his appearance before the Senate Appropriations Committee related to gender procedures for minors Suggested for House offices questions for the record related to Title IX for Ed Sec Cardona in his appearance before a House Ed and Labor Committee Hearing
Client expense: $13,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · second_quarter · Health Issues
P.L. 111-148 Affordable Care Act, modifications Prior authorization utilization policies Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (P.L. 114-10) Implementation Issues Medicare Physician Payment Issues HR 315, Medicare Sequester COVID Moratorium Act Drug Pricing and Shortages Issues Medicare Part B Drug Price Issues Expansion of Telehealth Services Vision Research Funding Implementation of No Surprise Act HR 3173/S 3018, the Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act HR 2163/S 464, Safe Step Act HR 1916/S 754, Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act Medicare Coverage for Vision Services Medicare Coverage for Low Vision Devices HR 4187, the Medicare Vision Act Coronavirus Pandemic Relief Measures HR 869/S 289, Research Investment to Spark the Economy (RISE) Act HR 366, Protecting Access to Post-COVID 19 Telehealth Act HR3662, Patient Access to Urgent-Use Pharmacy Compounding Act of 2021 HR 3353, the Contact Lens Prescription Verification Modernization Act HR4122, Resident Education Deferred Interest (REDI) Act HR 5376, the Build Back Better Act HR 6000, Cures 2.0 Act S. 4333, the CLEAR Act S. 4348, Food and Drug Administration Safety & Landmark Advancements (FDASLA) Act
Client expense: $250,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2022 · second_quarter · Government Issues
H.R. 5376, the Build Back Better Act, as it relates to dental services in Medicare. Issues related to expansion of dental services in Medicaid. Monitored issues involving mandatory COVID vaccines for health care providers. Issues concerning workforce shortages. H.R. 1916, Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS)
2022 · second_quarter · Health Issues
Issues regarding access to dental services. Monitored S. 2493/H.R. 4735 The Provider Relief Fund Deadline Extension Act. Issues concerning provider relief fund disbursements. Monitored implementation of P.L. 117-2, the American Rescue Plan, as it relates to the provider relief fund. Monitored implementation of P.L.116-20, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021, as it relates to surprise billing. Issues concerning workforce shortages. H.R. 1916 / S. 754, Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2022 · second_quarter · Insurance
HR 1916- Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act
Client expense: $510,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
2022 · second_quarter · Health Issues
OSHA and CDC COVID regulations; Consumer protection; S754/HR1916 - Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act and HR 1860 - RAISE Health Benefits Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · second_quarter · Insurance
In support of the Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act (S 754/HR 1916) In support of the DOC Access Act (HR 3461/S 1793) Concerns regarding implementation of the No Surprises Act and related Interim Final Rules
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2022 · second_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
HR 5- Equality Act HR 366- Protecting Access to Post-COVID-19 Telehealth Act of 2021 HR 1319- American Rescue Act of 2021 HR 1677- To Direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission... S 620 Keep Telehealth Options Act of 2021 HR 4502- Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act... S. 1544- Accelerating Kids' Access to Care Act HR 3089- Accelerating Kids' Access to Care Act HR 4943- The Children's Mental Health Infrastructure Act of 2021 HR 4944- The Helping Kids Cope Act of 2021 HR 4390- The PROTECT 340B Act HR 1916- Lasting Smiles Act HR 1397- The Telehealth Improvement for Kids' Essential Services HR 3783- Medical Nutrition Equity Act S 2013- Medical Nutrition Equity Act S 2691- Strengthening the Vaccines for Children Program Act of 2021 HR 2347- Strengthening the Vaccines for Children Program Act of 2021 HR 7236 Strengthen Kids' Mental Health Now Act HR 8295 Labor HHS FY23 Appropriations General issues regarding mental health, physical health, Medicaid, CHIP, and DSH.
Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2022 · second_quarter · Health Issues
HR 5- Equality Act HR 366- Protecting Access to Post-COVID-19 Telehealth Act of 2021 HR 1319- American Rescue Act of 2021 HR 1677- To Direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission... S 620 Keep Telehealth Options Act of 2021 HR 4502- Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act... S. 1544- Accelerating Kids' Access to Care Act HR 3089- Accelerating Kids' Access to Care Act HR 4943- The Children's Mental Health Infrastructure Act of 2021 HR 4944- The Helping Kids Cope Act of 2021 HR 4390- The PROTECT 340B Act HR 1916- Lasting Smiles Act HR 1397- The Telehealth Improvement for Kids' Essential Services HR 3783- Medical Nutrition Equity Act S 2013- Medical Nutrition Equity Act S 2691- Strengthening the Vaccines for Children Program Act of 2021 HR 2347- Strengthening the Vaccines for Children Program Act of 2021 HR 7236 Strengthen Kids' Mental Health Now Act HR 8295 Labor HHS FY23 Appropriations General issues regarding mental health, physical health, Medicaid, CHIP, and DSH.
Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2022 · first_quarter · Health Issues
Issues surrounding the enactment or repeal of the Affordable Care Act. Medicare reimbursement reform for providers including the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA). Medicare Part B Drug Reimbursement. FDA issues. The Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act. Draft legislation to reform the FDA's regulation of cosmetics. Legislation to address physician workforce shortage (HR 2256/S.834). Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act (HR 1916/S. 754). Improving Seniors Access to Timely Care Act, HR 3173, Safe Step Act, HR 2163/S.464. Financial relief and policy and regulatory changes for the provider community in COVID-19 legislation including the CARES Act. Regulation of Organ Procurement Networks (OPOs). The Food and Drug Amendments of 2022 (FDA22).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · first_quarter · Insurance
S.448 & H.R.1792 - Ensuring Kids Have Access to Medically Necessary Dental Care Act S.754 & H.R.1916 - Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act S.1793 & H.R.3461 - DOC Access Act of 2021
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2022 · first_quarter · Insurance
H.R. 145 - Continuing Coverage for Preexisting Conditions Act of 2021 - Rep. Joyce, David P. - preexisting conditions H.R. 526 - Ensuring Coverage in Public Health Emergencies Act of 2021 - Rep. Doggett, Lloyd - SEP H.R. 533 - Stop COVID-19 Test Surprise Medical Bills Act of 2021 - Rep. Fletcher, Lizzie - COVID-19 diagnostic testing H.R. 689 - Premium Relief Act of 2021 - Rep. Burgess, Michael - Patient and State Stability Fund H.R. 796 - Coverage for COVID-19 Treatment Act of 2021 - Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa - COVID-19 H.R. 892 - Pre-existing Conditions Protection Act of 2021 - Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy - preexisting conditions H.R. 898 - Care for COVID-19 Act of 2021 - Rep. Ruiz, Raul - COVID-19 H.R. 1790 - Fair Indexing for Health Care Affordability Act - Rep. Axne, Cynthia - MOOP & premium tax credit eligibility H.R. 1795 - Expanded Coverage for Former Foster Youth Act - Rep. Bass, Karen - coverage for foster youth H.R. 1796 - Health Care Enrollment Innovation Act- Rep. Bera, Ami - state innovations and insurance coverage H.R. 1806 - ENROLL Act of 2021- Rep. Castor, Kathy - navigator program H.R. 1874 - Expand Navigators Resources for Outreach, Learning, and Longevity Act of 2021 - Rep. Castor, Kathy - navigator program H.R. 1875 - To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to eliminate the short-term limited duration insurance exemption with respect to individual health insurance coverage - Rep. Castor, Kathy - short-term limited duration insurance H.R. 1878 - State Health Care Premium Reduction Act of 2021 - Rep. Craig, Angie - affordability H.R. 1916 - Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act - Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. - diagnosis and treatment of a congenital anomaly or birth defect H.R. 2264 - Tele-Mental Health Improvement Act - Rep. Trone, David - mental health and SUD H.R. 5981 -Telehealth Expansion Act - Rep. Steel, Michelle - treatment of telehealth services under a high deductible plan H.R. 6851 - No Surprises for COVID-19 Tests Act - Rep. Pallone, Frank, Jr. - COVID-19 test coverage S. 263 - Worker Health Coverage Protection Act - Sen. Durbin, Richard - coverage continuity & COBRA S. 380 - Health Savings Act of 2021 - Sen. Rubio, Marco - HSAs S. 499 - Improving Health Insurance Affordability Act of 2021 - Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne - cost-sharing subsidies S. 660 - Tele-Mental Health Improvement Act - Sen. Smith, Tina - telehealth parity in mental health and SUD coverage S. 756 - Continuing Coverage for Preexisting Conditions Act of 2021 - Sen. Kennedy, John -preexisting conditions S. 934 - Strengthening Rural Health Clinics Act of 2021 - Sen. Warner, Mark - rural health clinic payments S. 942 - No Junks Plans Act - Sen. Baldwin, Tammy - Short-Term, Limited Duration Insurance S. 1704 - Telehealth Expansion Act of 2021 - Sen. Daines, Steve - treatment of telehealth services under a high deductible plan Regulatory Issues: Insurance regulatory reform; issues related to the coordination of private and public disability income benefits; disability risk management; disability income insurance enrollment and awareness; issues related to COBRA continuation coverage; issues related to behavioral health benefits; issues related to encouraging impaired workers to stay in/return to the workforce; issues related to expanding long-term care insurance coverage; issues relating to COVID-19, including testing, vaccines and therapeutics; issues related to the cost of insulin, including price, copays, rebates, and medical management tools; issues related to health equity; issues related to vaccination; issues related to coverage in non-Medicaid Expansion States (e.g., Gap Population); issues related to the No Surprises Act, enacted as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act in December 2020, including disclosure of agent broker compensation (Section 202c); issues related to addressing the social determinants of health, including housing, transportation, nutrition, and educational opportunities; issues related to changes to prior authorization regulations, electronic documentation, and related issues; issues relating to Medicaid best price; issues relating to the coordination of benefits between private health insurance plans and Medicaid; Medigap claims processing and crossover fees; Medigap cross-over claim issues, Medigap coverage, implementation of Medigap standardized plan offerings; Medigap carrier recoveries related to CMS fraud and abuse enforcement activities, and issues related to Medigap educational materials, and other Medigap issues; fraud and abuse issues affecting public and private insurance coverage; issues relating to antitrust; issues related to repeal of the antitrust-related portions of the McCarran-Ferguson Act; implementation of the Mental Health Parity Act requirements; implementation of the 21st Century Cures Act requirements; summary of benefits and coverage disclosures; prior authorization; accountable care organizations; coverage of preventive services; preexisting condition exclusions; lifetime and annual dollar limits on benefits; patient protections; grandfathered health plan provisions; health reimbursement accounts; dependent coverage; treatment of expatriate plans; issues related to surprise medical bills; issues related to all payor claims databases; issues related to association health plans; issues related to substance abuse and provider treatment records (42 CFR Part 2); issues related to medical management; issues related to fraud, waste, abuse, Stark/Anti-Kickback laws and regulations, non-discriminatory wellness programs; issues related to supplemental products; issues relating to dental coverage; issues relating to proposals for single-payer and Medicare/Medicaid buy-in options; issues related to implementation of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act; issues relating to third party payment of premiums; issues related to cost-sharing reductions (CSRs); issues related to interoperability and price transparency; issues related to the employer market; issues relating to the individual market; and other issues relating to health care reform implementation.
Client expense: $4,680,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2022 · first_quarter · Health Issues
Maternal and child health including Medicaid postpartum coverage provisions, public health, maternal therapeutics, vaccination, and other health-related bills. Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021 (H.R. 959/S. 346), Mothers and Offspring Mortality and Morbidity Awareness Act or the MOMMA'S Act (S. 411), Rural Maternal and Obstetric Modernization of Services Act or the Rural MOMS Act (H.R. 769), Newborn Screening Saving Lives Reauthorization Act of 2021 (H.R. 482/S. 350), Maternal Immunization Enhancement Act, Maternal Immunization Coverage Act, The Strengthening the Vaccines for Children Program Act (H.R. 2347), Improving Social Determinants of Health Act of 2021 (H.R. 379/S.104), the Public Health Infrastructure Saves Lives Act (S. 674), the Promoting Resources to Expand Vaccination, Education and New Treatments for HPV Cancers Act of 2021 (H.R. 1550), Maternal Health Quality Improvement Act of 2021 (H.R. 4787/S. 1675), Data Mapping to Save Moms Act of 2021 (H.R. 1218/S. 198), The Taskforce Recommending Improvements for Unaddressed Mental Perinatal and Postpartum Health (TRIUMPH for New Moms Act of 2021) for New Mothers Act (H.R. 4217/ S. 2779), Stillbirth Health Improvement and Education for Autumn Act of 2021 or SHINE for Autumn Act (H.R. 5487), Improving the Health of Children Act (H.R. 5551), Lead Poisoning Prevention Act of 2021 (H.R. 5552), Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act of 2021 (H.R. 5561), Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act (H.R. 7011), Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act (H.R. 1916/S. 754), Into the Light for Maternal Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders Act (H.R. 7073/S.3824), PREVENT Pandemics Act of 2022 (S. 3799),and Cures 2.0 Act of 2022 (H.R. 6000).
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE