Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act of 2021
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Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act of 2021 This bill requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to negotiate with pharmaceutical companies regarding prices for drugs covered under the Medicare prescription drug benefit. Current law prohibits the CMS from doing so.
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2024 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
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 Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Introduced in House
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S. 368 / H.R. 1332: Telehealth Modernization Act S. 833 / H.R. 2071: Empowering Medicare Seniors to Negotiate Drug Prices Act S. 1512 / H.R. 2903: CONNECT for Health Act of 2021 H.R. 2474: Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act Engagement with CMS regarding National Coverage Analysis (NCA) of monoclonal antibodies directed at amyloid beta plaque for the treatment of Alzheimers Disease. Support for a permanent expansion of telehealth in Medicare, including eliminating on originating site and geographic restrictions. Support for policies to address prescription drug costs, including supporting direct negotiation in Medicare, improving drug pricing transparency, and capping beneficiary out-of-pocket costs in Medicare Part D. Expressing concerns with Medicare physician payment Expressing concerns related to prior authorization Improvements in the National Coverage Determination (NCD) process related to treatment for Alzheimer's disease Support for access to innovative treatments in the field of neurology that are both safe and effective Support for implementation of proposed G2211 complexity add-on code in the MPFS Urging support for continued authority to prescribe medications through telehealth
Client expense: $200,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
S. 368 / H.R. 1332: Telehealth Modernization Act S. 833 / H.R. 2071: Empowering Medicare Seniors to Negotiate Drug Prices Act S. 1512 / H.R. 2903: CONNECT for Health Act of 2021 H.R. 2474: Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act Engagement with CMS regarding National Coverage Analysis (NCA) of monoclonal antibodies directed at amyloid beta plaque for the treatment of Alzheimers Disease. Support for a permanent expansion of telehealth in Medicare, including eliminating on originating site and geographic restrictions. Support for policies to address prescription drug costs, including supporting direct negotiation in Medicare, improving drug pricing transparency, and capping beneficiary out-of-pocket costs in Medicare Part D. Expressing concerns with Medicare physician payment Expressing concerns related to prior authorization Improvements in the National Coverage Determination (NCD) process related to treatment for Alzheimer's disease Support for access to innovative treatments in the field of neurology that are both safe and effective Support for implementation of proposed G2211 complexity add-on code in the MPFS Urging support for continued authority to prescribe medications through telehealth
Client expense: $160,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · second_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
S. 368 / H.R. 1332: Telehealth Modernization Act S. 833 / H.R. 2071: Empowering Medicare Seniors to Negotiate Drug Prices Act S. 1512 / H.R. 2903: CONNECT for Health Act of 2021 H.R. 2474: Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act Engagement with CMS regarding National Coverage Analysis (NCA) of monoclonal antibodies directed at amyloid beta plaque for the treatment of Alzheimers Disease. Support for a permanent expansion of telehealth in Medicare, including eliminating on originating site and geographic restrictions. Support for policies to address prescription drug costs, including supporting direct negotiation in Medicare, improving drug pricing transparency, and capping beneficiary out-of-pocket costs in Medicare Part D. Expressing concerns with Medicare physician payment Expressing concerns related to prior authorization Improvements in the National Coverage Determination (NCD) process related to treatment for Alzheimer's disease Support for access to innovative treatments in the field of neurology that are both safe and effective Support for implementation of proposed G2211 complexity add-on code in the MPFS
Client expense: $450,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · first_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
S. 368 / H.R. 1332: Telehealth Modernization Act S. 833 / H.R. 2071: Empowering Medicare Seniors to Negotiate Drug Prices Act S. 1512 / H.R. 2903: CONNECT for Health Act of 2021 H.R. 2474: Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act Engagement with CMS regarding National Coverage Analysis (NCA) of monoclonal antibodies directed at amyloid beta plaque for the treatment of Alzheimers Disease. Support for a permanent expansion of telehealth in Medicare, including eliminating on originating site and geographic restrictions. Support for policies to address prescription drug costs, including supporting direct negotiation in Medicare, improving drug pricing transparency, and capping beneficiary out-of-pocket costs in Medicare Part D. Expressing concerns with Medicare physician payment Expressing concerns related to prior authorization Improvements in the National Coverage Determination (NCD) process related to treatment for Alzheimer's disease Support for access to innovative treatments in the field of neurology that are both safe and effective Support for implementation of proposed G2211 complexity add-on code in the MPFS
Client expense: $540,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2023 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
S. 368 / H.R. 1332: Telehealth Modernization Act S. 833 / H.R. 2071: Empowering Medicare Seniors to Negotiate Drug Prices Act S. 1512 / H.R. 2903: CONNECT for Health Act of 2021 H.R. 2474: Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act Engagement with CMS regarding National Coverage Analysis (NCA) of monoclonal antibodies directed at amyloid beta plaque for the treatment of Alzheimers Disease. Support for a permanent expansion of telehealth in Medicare, including eliminating on originating site and geographic restrictions. Support for policies to address prescription drug costs, including supporting direct negotiation in Medicare, improving drug pricing transparency, and capping beneficiary out-of-pocket costs in Medicare Part D. Expressing concerns with Medicare physician payment Expressing concerns related to prior authorization Improvements in the National Coverage Determination (NCD) process related to treatment for Alzheimer's disease Support for access to innovative treatments in the field of neurology that are both safe and effective Support for implementation of proposed G2211 complexity add-on code in the MPFS
Client expense: $180,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2023 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
S. 368 / H.R. 1332: Telehealth Modernization Act S. 833 / H.R. 2071: Empowering Medicare Seniors to Negotiate Drug Prices Act S. 1512 / H.R. 2903: CONNECT for Health Act of 2021 H.R. 2474: Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act Engagement with CMS regarding National Coverage Analysis (NCA) of monoclonal antibodies directed at amyloid beta plaque for the treatment of Alzheimers Disease. Support for a permanent expansion of telehealth in Medicare, including eliminating on originating site and geographic restrictions. Support for policies to address prescription drug costs, including supporting direct negotiation in Medicare, improving drug pricing transparency, and capping beneficiary out-of-pocket costs in Medicare Part D. Expressing concerns with Medicare physician payment Expressing concerns related to prior authorization Improvements in the National Coverage Determination (NCD) process related to treatment for Alzheimer's disease Support for access to innovative treatments in the field of neurology that are both safe and effective Support for implementation of proposed G2211 complexity add-on code in the MPFS
Client expense: $160,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2023 · second_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
S. 368 / H.R. 1332: Telehealth Modernization Act S. 833 / H.R. 2071: Empowering Medicare Seniors to Negotiate Drug Prices Act S. 1512 / H.R. 2903: CONNECT for Health Act of 2021 H.R. 2474: Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act Engagement with CMS regarding National Coverage Analysis (NCA) of monoclonal antibodies directed at amyloid beta plaque for the treatment of Alzheimers Disease. Support for a permanent expansion of telehealth in Medicare, including eliminating on originating site and geographic restrictions. Support for policies to address prescription drug costs, including supporting direct negotiation in Medicare, improving drug pricing transparency, and capping beneficiary out-of-pocket costs in Medicare Part D. Expressing concerns with Medicare physician payment Expressing concerns related to prior authorization Improvements in the National Coverage Determination (NCD) process related to treatment for Alzheimer's disease Support for access to innovative treatments in the field of neurology that are both safe and effective
Client expense: $380,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2023 · first_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
S. 368 / H.R. 1332: Telehealth Modernization Act S. 833 / H.R. 2071: Empowering Medicare Seniors to Negotiate Drug Prices Act S. 1512 / H.R. 2903: CONNECT for Health Act of 2021 H.R. 2474: Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act Engagement with CMS regarding National Coverage Analysis (NCA) of monoclonal antibodies directed at amyloid beta plaque for the treatment of Alzheimers Disease. Support for a permanent expansion of telehealth in Medicare, including eliminating on originating site and geographic restrictions. Support for policies to address prescription drug costs, including supporting direct negotiation in Medicare, improving drug pricing transparency, and capping beneficiary out-of-pocket costs in Medicare Part D. Expressing concerns with Medicare physician payment Expressing concerns related to prior authorization
Client expense: $130,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Pharmacy
H.R. 153 - Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act of 2021- Rep. Rush, Bobby - patent infringement settlements H.R. 1829 - Pharmacy Benefit Manager Accountability Study Act of 2021 - Rep. Harshbarger, Diana - GAO study of PBMs H.R. 2071 - Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act of 2021 - Rep. Welch, Peter - Medicare drug prices H.R. 2139 - Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Act - Rep. Doggett, Lloyd - Drug Prices H.R. 6833 - Affordable Insulin Now Act - Rep. Craig, Angie - Insulin copay caps S. 250 - Fairness in Orphan Drug Exclusivity Act - Sen. Cassidy, Bill - orphan drugs S. 298 - Pharmacy Benefit Manager Accountability Study Act of 2021 - Sen. Blackburn, Marsha - PBMs and pharmaceutical supply chain S. 833 - Empowering Medicare Seniors to Negotiate Drug Prices Act of 2021 - Sen. Klobuchar, Amy -Medicare drug prices S. 908 - Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Act - Sen. Sanders, Bernard - Medicare Drug prices S. 3700 - Affordable Insulin Now Act- Sen. Warnock, Raphael - insulin pricing and cost sharing Regulatory Issues: Issues relating to long term safety and effectiveness of medical devices and drugs, including registries; issues relating to post-market surveillance of drugs and medical devices; issues relating to price of drugs and biologics and proposals to limit high prices; issues related to prescription drug coupons and discount programs; contraceptive coverage; issues relating to vaccines; issues related to health equity; issues related to vaccination; potential Medicare NCD relating to monoclonal antibodies for treatment of Alzheimers disease; issues related to coverage of EUA drugs under Medicare Part D; issues related to drug patents and market exclusivity; issues related to pharmacy benefit managers; issues related to biosimilars; issues related to approval of drugs and biologics; issues relating to opioids; issues relating to COVID-19, including testing, vaccines and therapeutics; issues related to health care price transparency; issues relating to prescription drug rebates; direct-to-consumer advertising for prescription drugs; issues related to proposed changes to removal of safe harbor protection for rebates (proposed rule); issues relating to access for investigational drugs; and other issues relating to health care reform implementation.
2022 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
S. 368/ H.R. 1332: Telehealth Modernization Act S. 833/ H.R. 2071: Empowering Medicare Seniors to Negotiate Drug Prices Act S. 1512/ H.R. 2903: CONNECT for Health Act of 2021 H.R. 3173: Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act H.R.8800 - Supporting Medicare Providers Act of 2022 Engagement with CMS regarding National Coverage Analysis (NCA) of Aduhelm and other monoclonal antibodies directed at amyloid beta plaque for the treatment of Alzheimers Disease. Support for the elimination of the Medicare Appropriate Use Criteria (AUC) Program for advanced diagnostic imaging. Support for policies to address the COVID-19 pandemic, including extending temporary relief for Medicare Physician Fee Schedule payments and postponing Medicare sequestration cuts beyond 2021. Support for a permanent expansion of telehealth in Medicare, including eliminating on originating site and geographic restrictions. Support for policies to address prescription drug costs, including supporting direct negotiation in Medicare, improving drug pricing transparency, and capping beneficiary out-of-pocket costs in Medicare Part D. Expressing concerns with changes finalized in the 2022 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule redefining the substantive portion of a split (or shared) visit starting in 2023
Client expense: $140,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2022 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
21st Century Cures Act 2.0 ---H.R.6000: Cures 2.0 Act 340B Drug Discount Program ---Executive Order on Access to Affordable Life-Saving Medications ---Program Implementation & Oversight Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic ---S.2327: Seniors Prescription Drug Relief Act ---COVID-19 Pricing-Related Provisions ---Patient Cost-Sharing and Smoothing Data Privacy ---H.R.8152: American Data Privacy and Protection Act Drug Pricing ---H.R.3: Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act ---H.R.19/S.2164: Lower Costs, More Cures Act of 2021 ---H.R.2071: Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act of 2021 ---H.R.2139/S.908: Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Act ---H.R.2148/S.909: Prescription Drug Price Relief Act ---H.R.2617: Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 ---H.R.7667: The Food and Drug Amendments of 2022 ---H.R.9127: Mandating Exclusive Review of Individual Treatments (MERIT) Act ---H.R.9358: Access to Innovative Treatments Act of 2022 ---S.1388: Prescription Pricing for the People Act of 2021 ---S.1435: Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Act of 2021 ---S.4293: Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2022 ---S.4348: Food and Drug Administration Safety and Landmark Advancements Act of 2022 ---CMMI Authority ---COVID-19 Pricing-Related Provisions ---Implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022 ---National Coverage Determination Medicaid ---H.R.3: Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act ---H.R.2139/S.908: Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Act ---H.R.5125: Strengthening Innovation in Medicare and Medicaid Act ---H.R.7389: Medicaid VBPs for Patients (MVP) Act of 2022 ---S.3013: Encouraging Innovation Benefit Design to Lower Costs for Seniors Act of 2019 ---S.4293: Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2022 ---Alternative Payment Arrangements for Gene Therapies ---Coverage of Accelerated Approval Products ---Drug Benefit Design ---Pricing and Rebates Reimbursement and Coverage of Innovative Products ---H.R.3: Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act ---H.R.19/S.2164: Lower Costs, More Cures Act of 2021 ---H.R.2071: Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act of 2021 ---H.R.2139/S.908: Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Act ---H.R.2148/S.909: Prescription Drug Price Relief Act ---H.R.9127: Mandating Exclusive Review of Individual Treatments (MERIT) Act ---H.R.9358: Access to Innovative Treatments Act of 2022 ---S.2327: Seniors Prescription Drug Relief Act ---S.2416: New Opportunities for Value that Extend Lives (NOVEL) Act of 2021 ---Administration Rebate Rule ---CMMI Authority ---Implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022 ---Medicare Part B Physician-Administered Products ---National Coverage Determination ---Patient Cost-Sharing and Smoothing ---Step Therapy Vaccines and Infectious Diseases ---H.R.1978/S.912: Protecting Seniors through Immunizations Act ---H.R.2170/S.581: Helping Adults Protect Immunity (HAPI) Act of 2021 ---H.R.2617: Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 ---H.R.4127: DISARM Act ---H.R.9127: Mandating Exclusive Review of Individual Treatments (MERIT) Act ---H.R.9358: Access to Innovative Treatments Act of 2022 ---S.4348: Food and Drug Administration Safety and Landmark Advancements Act of 2022 ---National Coverage Determination
2022 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
21st Century Cures Act 2.0 ---H.R.6000: Cures 2.0 Act 340B Drug Discount Program ---Executive Order on Access to Affordable Life-Saving Medications ---Program Implementation & Oversight Biodefense Research, Development and Procurement Issues (Non-Funding) ---Executive Order on Modernizing Influenza Vaccines ---Implementation of the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act for FY 2020 ---Implementation of Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation (PAHPAI) Act of 2019 ---Reauthorization of PAHPA ---White House National Biodefense Strategy Biosimilars ---BSUFA Negotiations ---Implementation and Reauthorization of the Biosimilar User Fee Act of 2022 ---Reimbursement Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic ---H.R.834: Pandemics Require Evaluating, Planning, And Responding Effectively (PREPARE) Act ---H.R.2617: Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 ---S.2327: Seniors Prescription Drug Relief Act ---S.3799: Prepare for and Respond to Existing Viruses, Emerging New Threats and (PREVENT) Pandemics Act ---COVID-19 Lessons Learned ---COVID-19 Pricing-Related Provisions ---COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution ---Drug Supply Chain Management ---Healthcare Disparities ---Medicare Reimbursement Policies ---Monoclonal Antibody Coverage and Utilization ---Patient Cost-Sharing and Smoothing ---PREP Act COVID-19 Declaration Coverage for Private Sector Procurement ---R&D Funding for Medical Countermeasures ---Restrictions on Intellectual Property Rights ---Senate HELP Pandemic Preparedness White Paper ---Supply Chain Issues ---Temporarily Refundable R&D Credit ---TRIPS Waiver Climate Change ---H.R.2617: Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 ---Implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022 Data Privacy ---H.R.8152: American Data Privacy and Protection Act Diagnostics and Personalized Medicine Regulation and Oversight ---H.R.4128/S.2209: VALID Act Diversity & Inclusion ---H.R.3085: Equity in Neuroscience and Alzheimer's Clinical Trials (ENACT) Act of 2021 ---H.R.5030: Diversifying Investigations Via Equitable Research Studies for Everyone (DIVERSE) Trials Act ---H.R.6584: Diverse and Equitable Participation in Clinical Trials (DEPICT) Act ---S.3799: Prepare for and Respond to Existing Viruses, Emerging New Threats and (PREVENT) Pandemics Act ---S.4348: Food and Drug Administration Safety and Landmark Advancements Act of 2022 ---Clinical Trial Diversity Drug Evaluation and Review ---H.R.2617: Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 ---H.R.6963: Accelerated Approval Integrity Act ---H.R.6972/S.4215: Give Kids a Chance Act of 2022 ---H.R.6996: Accelerating Approval for Patients Act ---H.R.7008: The Pre-Approval Information Exchange Act ---S.1644: Promising Pathway Act ---S.1645: Accelerated Drug Approval for Prescription Therapies (ADAPT) Act ---S.4185: Retaining Access and Restoring Exclusivity (RARE) Act ---S.4348: Food and Drug Administration Safety and Landmark Advancements Act of 2022 ---COVID-19 Lessons Learned ---Compassionate Use/Expanded Access ---Expedited Pathways ---Innovation Incentives ---Patient-Focused Drug Development ---Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) VII Priorities ---Priority Review Voucher Programs ---Reforms to the Accelerated Approval Pathway ---Regulatory Reform & Modernization ---Use of Real-World Evidence Drug Importation ---S.920: A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to allow for the importation of affordable and safe drugs by wholesale distributors, pharmacies, and individuals ---S.4348: Food and Drug Administration Safety and Landmark Advancements Act of 2022 Drug Manufacturing, Quality & Distribution ---H.R.3927/S.2082: Manufacturing API, Drugs, and Excipients (MADE) in America Act ---H.R.6988: Drug Manufacturing Innovation Act ---H.R.7006: Improving the Nations Safe Pharmaceuticals and Excipients by Creating Tools for Inspecting and overseeing Needed Supplies (INSPECTIONS) Act ---H.R.7667: The Food and Drug Amendments of 2022 ---S.4348: Food and Drug Administration Safety and Landmark Advancements Act of 2022 ---Advanced Manufacturing ---Counterfeiting ---Drug Shortages ---Supply Chain Integrity and Traceability Drug Patenting ---H.R.153: Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act of 2021 ---H.R.2873: Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Through Promoting Competition Act of 2021 ---H.R.2883/S.1485: Stop Stalling Access to Affordable Medications ---H.R.2884: Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Through Improvements to Patent Litigation Act of 2021 ---H.R.2891/S.1428: Preserve Access to Affordable Generics and Biosimilars Act ---S.1435: Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Act of 2021 ---S.4430: Interagency Patent Coordination and Improvement Act of 2022 ---Restrictions on Intellectual Property Rights Drug Pricing ---H.R.2617: Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 ---H.R.3: Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act ---H.R.19/S.2164: Lower Costs, More Cures Act of 2021 ---H.R.2139/S.908: Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Act ---H.R.2148/S.909: Prescription Drug Price Relief Act ---H.R.7667: The Food and Drug Amendments of 2022 ---H.R.9127: Mandating Exclusive Review of Individual Treatments (MERIT) Act ---H.R.9358: Access to Innovative Treatments Act of 2022 ---S.1388: Prescription Pricing for the People Act of 2021 ---S.1435: Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Act of 2021 ---S.4293: Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2022 ---S.4348: Food and Drug Administration Safety and Landmark Advancements Act of 2022 ---CMMI Authority ---COVID-19 Pricing-Related Provisions ---Implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022 ---National Coverage Determination Foreign Drug Data Protection Laws ---Regulatory Harmonization Funding for Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Programs ---H.R.2617: Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 ---H.R.3932/S.2076: Pioneering Antimicrobial Subscriptions to End Upsurging Resistance (PASTEUR) ---H.R.4127: DISARM Act ---H.R.7900: National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2023 ---S.4543: James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2023 ---Implementation of the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act for FY 2020 Funding for Biodefense/Biomedical/Emergency Preparedness Research, Development and Procurement ---H.R.2617: Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 ---Funding for Strategic National Stockpile ---Health Defense Operations Funding Designation ---Implementation of the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act for FY 2020 ---Implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022 ---Reauthorization of PAHPA Funding for FDA ---H.R.2617: Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 ---H.R.7667: The Food and Drug Amendments of 2022 ---H.R.8239: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act ---S.4348: Food and Drug Administration Safety and Landmark Advancements Act of 2022 ---Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) VII Priorities Funding for Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) ---H.R.2617: Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 Funding for National Institutes of Health ---H.R.2617: Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 ---H.R.5585: Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) Act Funding for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Vaccine Programs ---H.R.2617: Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 ---Funding for 2022-2023 Influenza Season Preparedness and Response ---Funding for Routine Immunization Infrastructure during Pandemic ---Implementation of the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act for FY 2020 Funding for the HHS Office of Infectious Disease and HIV/AIDS Policy ---H.R.2617: Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 Generic Drug Entry ---H.R.2853: Bringing Low-cost Options and Competition while Keeping Incentives for New Generics (BLOCKING) Act of 2021 ---H.R.2883: Stop Stalling Access to Affordable Medications Act ---S.4351/H.R. 6973: Enhanced Access to Affordable Medicines Act ---S.4338/H.R. 7032: Increasing Transparency in Generic Drug Applications Act ---S.4348: Food and Drug Administration Safety and Landmark Advancements Act of 2022 ---Incentives for Generic Entry Medicaid ---H.R.3: Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act ---H.R.2139/S.908: Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Act ---H.R.5125: Strengthening Innovation in Medicare and Medicaid Act ---H.R.7389: Medicaid VBPs for Patients (MVP) Act of 2022 ---S.3013: Encouraging Innovation Benefit Design to Lower Costs for Seniors Act of 2019 ---S.4293: Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2022 ---Alternative Payment Arrangements for Gene Therapies ---Coverage of Accelerated Approval Products ---Drug Benefit Design ---Pricing and Rebates Opioid Crisis ---Non-Opioid Analgesics Orphan Drug Issues ---H.R.5566: Finding Orphan-Disease Remedies with Antifungal Research and Development (FORWARD) Act ---S.4185: Retaining Access and Restoring Exclusivity (RARE) Act ---Implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022 ---Orphan Drug Tax Credit Rare Pediatric Disease Priority Review ---H.R.6888/S.4071: Helping Experts Accelerate Rare Treatments (HEART) Act ---H.R.6972/S.4215: Give Kids a Chance Act of 2022 Reimbursement and Coverage of Innovative Products ---H.R.3: Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act ---H.R.19/S.2164: Lower Costs, More Cures Act of 2021 ---H.R.2071: Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act of 2021 ---H.R.2139/S.908: Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Act ---H.R.2148/S.909: Prescription Drug Price Relief Act ---H.R.9127: Mandating Exclusive Review of Individual Treatments (MERIT) Act ---H.R.9358: Access to Innovative Treatments Act of 2022 ---S.2327: Seniors Prescription Drug Relief Act ---S.2416: New Opportunities for Value that Extend Lives (NOVEL) Act of 2021 ---Administration Rebate Rule ---CMMI Authority ---Implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022 ---Medicare Part B Physician-Administered Products ---National Coverage Determination ---Patient Cost-Sharing and Smoothing ---Step Therapy Vaccines and Infectious Diseases ---H.R.951/H.R.959/S.345/S.346: Maternal Vaccinations Act of 2021 ---H.R.1978/S.912: Protecting Seniors through Immunizations Act of 2021 ---H.R.2170/S.581: Helping Adults Protect Immunity (HAPI) Act of 2021 ---H.R.2347/S.2691: Strengthening the Vaccines for Children Program Act of 2021 ---H.R.2617: Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 ---H.R.3655: Vaccine Injury Compensation Modernization Act of 2021 ---H.R.3932/S.2076: Pioneering Antimicrobial Subscriptions to End Upsurging Resistance (PASTEUR) ---H.R.4127: DISARM Act ---H.R.9127: Mandating Exclusive Review of Individual Treatments (MERIT) Act ---H.R.9358: Access to Innovative Treatments Act of 2022 ---S.4348: Food and Drug Administration Safety and Landmark Advancements Act of 2022 ---S.4509 Vaccine and Coverage Certainty (VACC) Act ---Adult Immunization ---Maternal Immunization ---MCM Manufacturing & Capacity ---MCM R&D Incentives ---Monoclonal Antibody Coverage and Utilization ---National Coverage Determination ---Vaccine and Antimicrobial Resistance Product Development and Incentives ---Vaccine Injury Compensation Program ---Vaccine Safety Vaccine Injury Compensation Program ---H.R.2617: Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 ---H.R.3655: Vaccine Injury Compensation Modernization Act of 2021 ---H.R.3656: Vaccine Access Improvement Act of 2021 ---S.3087: Vaccine Access Improvement Act of 2021 ---S.3810: Countermeasure Injury Compensation Fund Amendment Act ---VICP CICP (Discussion Draft)
2022 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
H.R. 3: Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act - Provisions related to prescription drug pricing, non-interference, and intellectual property H.R. 19: Lower Costs, More Cures Act of 2021 - Provisions related to prescription drugs H.R. 1976: Medicare for All Act of 2021 - Provisions related to Part D and non-interference H.R. 2071: Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act of 2021 - Provisions related to Part D and non-interference H.R. 2139: Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Act - Provisions related to Part D and non-interference H.R. 5376: Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (P.L. 117-169) S. 2164: Lower Costs, More Cures Act - Provisions related to prescription drug pricing and access S. 2327: Seniors Prescription Drug Relief Act - Provisions related to Part D, prescription drug access and pricing S. 4293: Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2022 S. 2416: NOVEL Act of 2021 - Provisions related to novel medical products Part D redesign and policy issues including non-interference and rebates policy issues Part B policy issues Drug cost and pricing policy issues Rebate policy issues Transparency policy issues Alternative payment models policy issues Value-based purchasing arrangements policy issues Anti-Kickback Statute policy issues Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) policy issues Medicaid rebates and waiver policy issues Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters (NBPP) Provisions related to Medicare's noninterference clause
Client expense: $1,390,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2022 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
S. 368/ H.R. 1332: Telehealth Modernization Act S. 833/ H.R. 2071: Empowering Medicare Seniors to Negotiate Drug Prices Act S. 1512/ H.R. 2903: CONNECT for Health Act of 2021 H.R. 3173: Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act H.R.8800 - Supporting Medicare Providers Act of 2022 H.R. 5376: Inflation Reduction Act of 2022; Subtitle B Engagement with CMS regarding National Coverage Analysis (NCA) of Aduhelm and other monoclonal antibodies directed at amyloid beta plaque for the treatment of Alzheimers Disease. Support for the elimination of the Medicare Appropriate Use Criteria (AUC) Program for advanced diagnostic imaging. Support for policies to address the COVID-19 pandemic, including extending temporary relief for Medicare Physician Fee Schedule payments and postponing Medicare sequestration cuts beyond 2021. Support for a permanent expansion of telehealth in Medicare, including eliminating on originating site and geographic restrictions. Support for policies to address prescription drug costs, including supporting direct negotiation in Medicare, improving drug pricing transparency, and capping beneficiary out-of-pocket costs in Medicare Part D. Expressing concerns with changes finalized in the 2022 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule redefining the substantive portion of a split (or shared) visit starting in 2023
Client expense: $250,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2022 · third_quarter · Pharmacy
H.R. 153 - Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act of 2021- Rep. Rush, Bobby - patent infringement settlements H.R. 1829 - Pharmacy Benefit Manager Accountability Study Act of 2021 - Rep. Harshbarger, Diana - GAO study of PBMs H.R. 2071 - Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act of 2021 - Rep. Welch, Peter - Medicare drug prices H.R. 2139 - Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Act - Rep. Doggett, Lloyd - Drug Prices H.R. 6833 - Affordable Insulin Now Act - Rep. Craig, Angie - Insulin copay caps S. 250 - Fairness in Orphan Drug Exclusivity Act - Sen. Cassidy, Bill - orphan drugs S. 298 - Pharmacy Benefit Manager Accountability Study Act of 2021 - Sen. Blackburn, Marsha - PBMs and pharmaceutical supply chain S. 833 - Empowering Medicare Seniors to Negotiate Drug Prices Act of 2021 - Sen. Klobuchar, Amy -Medicare drug prices S. 908 - Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Act - Sen. Sanders, Bernard - Medicare Drug prices S. 3700 - Affordable Insulin Now Act- Sen. Warnock, Raphael - insulin pricing and cost sharing Regulatory Issues: Issues relating to long term safety and effectiveness of medical devices and drugs, including registries; issues relating to post-market surveillance of drugs and medical devices; issues relating to price of drugs and biologics and proposals to limit high prices; issues related to prescription drug coupons and discount programs; contraceptive coverage; issues relating to vaccines; issues related to health equity; issues related to vaccination; potential Medicare NCD relating to monoclonal antibodies for treatment of Alzheimers disease; issues related to drug patents and market exclusivity; issues related to pharmacy benefit managers; issues related to biosimilars; issues related to approval of drugs and biologics; issues relating to opioids; issues relating to COVID-19, including testing, vaccines and therapeutics; issues related to health care price transparency; issues relating to prescription drug rebates; direct-to-consumer advertising for prescription drugs; issues related to proposed changes to removal of safe harbor protection for rebates (proposed rule); issues relating to access for investigational drugs; and other issues relating to health care reform implementation.
2022 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
CMS National Coverage Determination (NCD) covering Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved monoclonal antibodies that target amyloid for the treatment of Alzheimers disease through coverage with evidence development (CED) H.R. 3: Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act - Provisions related to prescription drug pricing, non-interference, and intellectual property H.R. 19: Lower Costs, More Cures Act of 2021 - Provisions related to prescription drugs H.R. 1976: Medicare for All Act of 2021 - Provisions related to Part D and non-interference H.R. 2071: Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act of 2021 - Provisions related to Part D and non-interference H.R. 2139: Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Act - Provisions related to Part D and non-interference H.R. 5376: Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (P.L. 117-169) H.R. 5623: The Insulin Cost Reduction Act - Provisions related to prescription drug pricing and Medicaid H.R. 6833: Affordable Insulin Now Act S. 2164: Lower Costs, More Cures Act - Provisions related to prescription drug pricing and access S. 2327: Seniors Prescription Drug Relief Act - Provisions related to Part D, prescription drug access and pricing S. 2815: Seniors Saving on Insulin Act - Provisions related to Part D and insulin pricing S. 3700: Affordable Insulin Now Act S. 4293: Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2022 S. 2416: NOVEL Act of 2021 - Provisions related to medical products Part D redesign and policy issues including non-interference and rebates policy issues Part B policy issues Drug cost and pricing policy issues Rebate policy issues Insulin policy issues Transparency policy issues Alternative payment models policy issues Value-based purchasing arrangements policy issues Anti-Kickback Statute policy issues Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) policy issues Medicaid rebates and waiver policy issues Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters (NBPP)
2022 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
21st Century Cures Act 2.0 ---H.R.6000: Cures 2.0 Act 340B Drug Discount Program ---Program Implementation & Oversight Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic ---H.R.550: Immunization Infrastructure Modernization Act of 2021 ---S.2327: Seniors Prescription Drug Relief Act ---COVID-19 Pricing-Related Provisions ---Patient Cost-Sharing and Smoothing Data Privacy ---H.R.8152: American Data Privacy and Protection Act Drug Pricing ---FY 2023 Appropriations ---H.R.3: Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act ---H.R.19/S.2164: Lower Costs, More Cures Act of 2021 ---H.R.2071: Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act of 2021 ---H.R.2139/S.908: Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Act ---H.R.2148/S.909: Prescription Drug Price Relief Act ---H.R.4811: Medicare Negotiation and Competitive Licensing Act ---H.R.5125: Strengthening Innovation in Medicare and Medicaid Act ---H.R.5376: Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 ---H.R.7389: Medicaid VBPs for Patients (MVP) Act of 2022 ---H.R.7667: The Food and Drug Amendments of 2022 ---H.R.9127: A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to clarify the use of the national coverage determination process under the Medicare program. ---S.1388: Prescription Pricing for the People Act of 2021 ---S.1435: Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Act of 2021 ---S.4293: Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2022 ---S.4348: Food and Drug Administration Safety and Landmark Advancements Act of 2022 ---CMMI Authority ---COVID-19 Pricing-Related Provisions ---Drug Pricing Provisions ---Implementation of the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act for FY 2020 Medicaid ---H.R.3: Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act ---H.R.2139/S.908: Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Act ---H.R.5125: Strengthening Innovation in Medicare and Medicaid Act ---H.R.7389: Medicaid VBPs for Patients (MVP) Act of 2022 ---S.4293: Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2022 ---Alternative Payment Arrangements for Gene Therapies ---Average Manufacturer Price Calculations ---Coverage of Accelerated Approval Products ---Drug Benefit Design ---Pricing and Rebates ---Value-Based Purchasing (VBP) Rule Reimbursement and Coverage of Innovative Products ---H.R.3: Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act ---H.R.19/S.2164: Lower Costs, More Cures Act of 2021 ---H.R.2071: Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act of 2021 ---H.R.2139/S.908: Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Act ---H.R.2148/S.909: Prescription Drug Price Relief Act ---H.R.5125: Strengthening Innovation in Medicare and Medicaid Act ---H.R.5237/H.R.5260: Reduced Costs and Continued Cures Act ---H.R.5376: Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 ---H.R.9127: A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to clarify the use of the national coverage determination process under the Medicare program. ---S.2327: Seniors Prescription Drug Relief Act ---S.2416: New Opportunities for Value that Extend Lives (NOVEL) Act of 2021 ---Administration Rebate Rule ---CMMI Authority ---Drug Pricing Provisions ---Medicare Part B Physician-Administered Products ---Patient Cost-Sharing and Smoothing ---Protected Classes ---Step Therapy ---Support of Patient Premiums and Cost-Sharing Obligations Vaccines and Infectious Diseases ---FY 2023 Appropriations ---H.R.1978/S.912: Protecting Seniors through Immunizations Act ---H.R.2170/S.581: Helping Adults Protect Immunity (HAPI) Act of 2021 ---H.R.4127: DISARM Act ---H.R.9127: A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to clarify the use of the national coverage determination process under the Medicare program. ---S.4348: Food and Drug Administration Safety and Landmark Advancements Act of 2022
2022 · third_quarter · Health Issues
21st Century Cures Act 2.0 ---H.R.6000: Cures 2.0 Act 340B Drug Discount Program ---Program Implementation & Oversight Biodefense Research, Development and Procurement Issues (Non-Funding) ---Executive Order on Modernizing Influenza Vaccines ---Implementation of the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act for FY 2020 ---Implementation of Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation (PAHPAI) Act of 2019 ---Reauthorization of PAHPA ---White House National Biodefense Strategy Biosimilars ---H.R.7047: A bill to Amend title III of PHSA re: determination re: biosimilar application elements ---Biosimilar Copay ---BSUFA Negotiations ---Implementation and Reauthorization of the Biosimilar User Fee Act of 2017 ---Reimbursement Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic ---FY 2022 Continuing Resolution ---H.R.550: Immunization Infrastructure Modernization Act of 2021 ---H.R.834: Pandemics Require Evaluating, Planning, And Responding Effectively (PREPARE) Act ---S.2327: Seniors Prescription Drug Relief Act ---S.3799: Prepare for and Respond to Existing Viruses, Emerging New Threats and (PREVENT) Pandemics Act ---COVID-19 Lessons Learned ---COVID-19 Pricing-Related Provisions ---COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution ---Drug Supply Chain Management ---Healthcare Disparities --- In-Home Administration of Part B Drugs ---Medicare Reimbursement Policies ---Monoclonal Antibody Coverage and Utilization ---Patient Cost-Sharing and Smoothing ---PREP Act COVID-19 Declaration Coverage for Private Sector Procurement ---R&D Funding for Medical Countermeasures ---Restrictions on Intellectual Property Rights ---Senate HELP Pandemic Preparedness White Paper ---Small Business Loans ---Supply Chain Issues ---Temporarily Refundable R&D Credit ---TRIPS Waiver Climate Change ---FY 2023 Appropriations Data Privacy ---H.R.8152: American Data Privacy and Protection Act Diagnostics and Personalized Medicine Regulation and Oversight ---H.R.4128/S.2209: VALID Act Diversity & Inclusion ---H.R.729: Strength in Diversity Act of 2021 ---H.R.3085: Equity in Neuroscience and Alzheimer's Clinical Trials (ENACT) Act of 2021 ---H.R.5030: Diversifying Investigations Via Equitable Research Studies for Everyone (DIVERSE) Trials Act ---H.R.6584: Diverse and Equitable Participation in Clinical Trials (DEPICT) Act ---S.3799: Prepare for and Respond to Existing Viruses, Emerging New Threats and (PREVENT) Pandemics Act ---S.4348: Food and Drug Administration Safety and Landmark Advancements Act of 2022 ---Clinical Trial Diversity Drug Evaluation and Review ---H.R.6963: Accelerated Approval Integrity Act ---H.R.6972/S.4215: Give Kids a Chance Act of 2022 ---H.R.6996: Accelerating Approval for Patients Act ---H.R.7008: The Pre-Approval Information Exchange Act ---S.1644: Promising Pathway Act ---S.1645: Accelerated Drug Approval for Prescription Therapies (ADAPT) Act ---S.4185: Retaining Access and Restoring Exclusivity (RARE) Act ---S.4348: Food and Drug Administration Safety and Landmark Advancements Act of 2022 ---COVID-19 Lessons Learned ---Compassionate Use/Expanded Access ---Expedited Pathways ---Implementation of the Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) VI ---Innovation Incentives ---Patient-Focused Drug Development ---Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) VII Priorities ---Reforms to the Accelerated Approval Pathway ---Regulatory Reform & Modernization ---Use of Real-World Evidence Drug Importation ---S.920: A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to allow for the importation of affordable and safe drugs by wholesale distributors, pharmacies, and individuals ---S.4348: Food and Drug Administration Safety and Landmark Advancements Act of 2022 Drug Manufacturing, Quality & Distribution ---H.R.3927/S.2082: Manufacturing API, Drugs, and Excipients (MADE) in America Act ---H.R.6988: Drug Manufacturing Innovation Act ---H.R.7006: Improving the Nations Safe Pharmaceuticals and Excipients by Creating Tools for Inspecting and overseeing Needed Supplies (INSPECTIONS) Act ---H.R.7767: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for credits against tax for domestic medical and drug manufacturing and advanced medical manufacturing equipment. ---S.4348: Food and Drug Administration Safety and Landmark Advancements Act of 2022 ---A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for credits against tax for domestic medical and drug manufacturing and advanced medical manufacturing equipment (Discussion Draft) ---Advanced Manufacturing ---Counterfeiting ---Drug Shortages ---Executive Order on Advancing Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing Innovation for a Sustainable, Safe, and Secure American Bioeconomy ---Supply Chain Integrity and Traceability Drug Patenting ---H.R.153: Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act of 2021 ---H.R.2873: Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Through Promoting Competition Act of 2021 ---H.R.2883/S.1485: Stop Stalling Access to Affordable Medications ---H.R.2884: Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Through Improvements to Patent Litigation Act of 2021 ---H.R.2891/S.1428: Preserve Access to Affordable Generics and Biosimilars Act ---H.R.4811: Medicare Negotiation and Competitive Licensing Act ---S.1435: Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Act of 2021 ---S.2774: Pride in Patent Ownership Act ---S.2891: Restoring the America Invents Act ---S.4430: Interagency Patent Coordination and Improvement Act of 2022 ---Restrictions on Intellectual Property Rights Drug Pricing ---FY 2023 Appropriations ---H.R.3: Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act ---H.R.19/S.2164: Lower Costs, More Cures Act of 2021 ---H.R.153: Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act of 2021 ---H.R.2139/S.908: Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Act ---H.R.2148/S.909: Prescription Drug Price Relief Act ---H.R.4811: Medicare Negotiation and Competitive Licensing Act ---H.R.5125: Strengthening Innovation in Medicare and Medicaid Act ---H.R.5376: Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 ---H.R.7389: Medicaid VBPs for Patients (MVP) Act of 2022 ---H.R.7667: The Food and Drug Amendments of 2022 ---H.R.9127: A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to clarify the use of the national coverage determination process under the Medicare program. ---S.1388: Prescription Pricing for the People Act of 2021 ---S.1435: Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Act of 2021 ---S.4293: Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2022 ---S.4348: Food and Drug Administration Safety and Landmark Advancements Act of 2022 ---CMMI Authority ---COVID-19 Pricing-Related Provisions ---Drug Pricing Provisions ---Implementation of the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act for FY 2020 Funding for Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Programs ---FY 2023 Appropriations ---H.R.3932/S.2076: Pioneering Antimicrobial Subscriptions to End Upsurging Resistance (PASTEUR) ---H.R.4127: DISARM Act ---H.R.7900: National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2023 ---S.4543: James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2023 ---Implementation of the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act for FY 2020 Funding for Biodefense/Biomedical/Emergency Preparedness Research, Development and Procurement ---FY 2022 Continuing Resolution ---FY 2023 Appropriations ---H.R.4521: COMPETES Act ---H.R.5376: Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 ---Funding for Strategic National Stockpile ---Health Defense Operations Funding Designation ---Reauthorization of PAHPA Funding for FDA ---FY 2023 Appropriations ---H.R.7667: The Food and Drug Amendments of 2022 ---H.R.8239: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act ---S.4348: Food and Drug Administration Safety and Landmark Advancements Act of 2022 ---Implementation of the Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) VI ---Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) VII Priorities Funding for Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) ---FY 2022 Continuing Resolution ---FY 2023 Appropriations Funding for National Institutes of Health ---FY 2023 Appropriations ---H.R.623: Gabriella Miller Kids First Research Act 2.0 ---H.R.5585: Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) Act ---Implementation of the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act for FY 2020 Funding for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Vaccine Programs ---FY 2023 Appropriations ---Funding for 2022-2023 Influenza Season Preparedness and Response ---Funding for Routine Immunization Infrastructure during Pandemic Funding for the HHS Office of Infectious Disease and HIV/AIDS Policy ---FY 2023 Appropriations Generic Drug Entry ---H.R.153: Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act of 2021 ---H.R.6973/S.4351: Enhanced Access to Affordable Medicines Act ---H.R.7032/S.4338: Increasing Transparency in Generic Drug Applications Act ---H.R.7667: The Food and Drug Amendments of 2022 ---S.4348: Food and Drug Administration Safety and Landmark Advancements Act of 2022 ---Generic Drug Application Review Reforms ---Incentives for Generic Entry Medicaid ---H.R.3: Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act ---H.R.2139/S.908: Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Act ---H.R.5125: Strengthening Innovation in Medicare and Medicaid Act ---H.R.7389: Medicaid VBPs for Patients (MVP) Act of 2022 ---S.4293: Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2022 ---Alternative Payment Arrangements for Gene Therapies ---Average Manufacturer Price Calculations ---Coverage of Accelerated Approval Products ---Drug Benefit Design ---Pricing and Rebates ---Value-Based Purchasing (VBP) Rule Opioid Crisis ---Coverage and Reimbursement ---FDA Reforms ---Implementation of the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act of 2018 ---Non-Opioid Analgesics ---Transparency Orphan Drug Issues ---H.R.5376: Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 ---H.R.5566 Finding Orphan-Disease Remedies with Antifungal Research and Development (FORWARD) Act ---S.4185: Retaining Access and Restoring Exclusivity (RARE) Act ---Orphan Drug Tax Credit Precision Medicine Initiative Rare Pediatric Disease Priority Review ---H.R.1730: Speeding Therapy Access Today (STAT) Act ---H.R.6888/S.4071: Helping Experts Accelerate Rare Treatments (HEART) Act ---H.R.6972/S.4215: Give Kids a Chance Act of 2022 Reimbursement and Coverage of Innovative Products ---H.R.3: Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act ---H.R.19/S.2164: Lower Costs, More Cures Act of 2021 ---H.R.2071: Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act of 2021 ---H.R.2139/S.908: Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Act ---H.R.2148/S.909: Prescription Drug Price Relief Act ---H.R.5125: Strengthening Innovation in Medicare and Medicaid Act ---H.R.5237/H.R.5260: Reduced Costs and Continued Cures Act ---H.R.5376: Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 ---H.R.9127: A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to clarify the use of the national coverage determination process under the Medicare program. ---S.2327: Seniors Prescription Drug Relief Act ---S.2416: New Opportunities for Value that Extend Lives (NOVEL) Act of 2021 ---Administration Rebate Rule ---CMMI Authority ---Drug Pricing Provisions ---Medicare Part B Physician-Administered Products ---Patient Cost-Sharing and Smoothing ---Protected Classes ---Step Therapy ---Support of Patient Premiums and Cost-Sharing Obligations Vaccines and Infectious Diseases ---FY 2023 Appropriations ---H.R.951/H.R.959/S.345/S.346: Maternal Vaccinations Act of 2021 ---H.R.1978/S.912: Protecting Seniors through Immunizations Act of 2021 ---H.R.2170/S.581: Helping Adults Protect Immunity (HAPI) Act of 2021 ---H.R.2347/S.2691: Strengthening the Vaccines for Children Program Act of 2021 ---H.R.3655: Vaccine Injury Compensation Modernization Act of 2021 ---H.R.3932/S.2076: Pioneering Antimicrobial Subscriptions to End Upsurging Resistance (PASTEUR) ---H.R.4127: DISARM Act ---H.R.9127: A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to clarify the use of the national coverage determination process under the Medicare program. ---S.4348: Food and Drug Administration Safety and Landmark Advancements Act of 2022 ---Adult Immunization ---MCM Manufacturing & Capacity ---MCM R&D Incentives ---Vaccine and Antimicrobial Resistance Product Development and Incentives ---Vaccine Injury Compensation Program Vaccine Injury Compensation Program ---FY 2023 Appropriations ---H.R.3655: Vaccine Injury Compensation Modernization Act of 2021 ---H.R.3656: Vaccine Access Improvement Act of 2021 ---Implementation of the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act for FY 2020 ---VICP CICP (Discussion Draft)
2022 · second_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
S. 368/ H.R. 1332: Telehealth Modernization Act S. 833/ H.R. 2071: Empowering Medicare Seniors to Negotiate Drug Prices Act S. 1512/ H.R. 2903: CONNECT for Health Act of 2021 H.R. 3173: Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act Engagement with CMS regarding National Coverage Analysis (NCA) of Aduhelm and other monoclonal antibodies directed at amyloid beta plaque for the treatment of Alzheimers Disease. Support for the elimination of the Medicare Appropriate Use Criteria (AUC) Program for advanced diagnostic imaging. Support for policies to address the COVID-19 pandemic, including extending temporary relief for Medicare Physician Fee Schedule payments and postponing Medicare sequestration cuts beyond 2021. Support for a permanent expansion of telehealth in Medicare, including eliminating on originating site and geographic restrictions. Support for policies to address prescription drug costs, including supporting direct negotiation in Medicare, improving drug pricing transparency, and capping beneficiary out-of-pocket costs in Medicare Part D. Expressing concerns with changes finalized in the 2022 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule redefining the substantive portion of a split (or shared) visit starting in 2023
Client expense: $450,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2022 · second_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
H.R. 3: Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act - Provisions related to prescription drug pricing, non-interference, and intellectual property H.R. 19: Lower Costs, More Cures Act of 2021 - Provisions related to prescription drugs H.R. 1976: Medicare for All Act of 2021 - Provisions related to Part D and non-interference H.R. 2071: Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act of 2021 - Provisions related to Part D and non-interference H.R. 2139: Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Act - Provisions related to Part D and non-interference Senate Amendment to H.R. 3684, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, provisions related to Medicare Part B and drug rebates H.R. 4417: Capping Drug Costs for Seniors Act of 2021 - Provisions related to Part D and prescription drug pricing S. 581/H.R. 2170: HAPI Act; Medicaid financial barriers S. 2164: Lower Costs, More Cures Act - Provisions related to prescription drug pricing and access S. 2327: Seniors Prescription Drug Relief Act - Provisions related to Part D, prescription drug access and pricing S. 4293: Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2022 Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) drug policy issues and regulatory policy issues Part D redesign and policy issues including non-interference and rebates policy issues Part B policy issues Drug cost and pricing policy issues Rebate policy issues VA drug pricing policy issues Transparency policy issues Alternative payment models policy issues Value-based purchasing arrangements policy issues Anti-Kickback Statute policy issues Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) policy issues Medicaid rebates and waiver policy issues Medicare prescription drug payments cards and related policy issues Part B Discarded Units Refund policy issues Final Rule; Medicaid Program; Establishing Minimum Standards in Medicaid State Drug Utilization Review (DUR) and Supporting Value-Based Purchasing (VBP) for Drugs Covered in Medicaid, Revising Medicaid Drug Rebate and Third Party Liability (TPL) Requirements
2022 · second_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
CMS National Coverage Determination (NCD) covering Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved monoclonal antibodies that target amyloid for the treatment of Alzheimers disease through coverage with evidence development (CED) H.R. 3: Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act - Provisions related to prescription drug pricing, non-interference, and intellectual property H.R. 19: Lower Costs, More Cures Act of 2021 - Provisions related to prescription drugs H.R. 1976: Medicare for All Act of 2021 - Provisions related to Part D and non-interference H.R. 2071: Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act of 2021 - Provisions related to Part D and non-interference H.R. 2139: Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Act - Provisions related to Part D and non-interference H.R. 4417: Capping Drug Costs for Seniors Act of 2021 - Provisions related to Part D and prescription drug pricing H.R. 5623: The Insulin Cost Reduction Act - Provisions related to prescription drug pricing and Medicaid H.R. 6833: Affordable Insulin Now Act S. 2164: Lower Costs, More Cures Act - Provisions related to prescription drug pricing and access S. 2327: Seniors Prescription Drug Relief Act - Provisions related to Part D, prescription drug access and pricing S. 2815: Seniors Saving on Insulin Act - Provisions related to Part D and insulin pricing S. 3700: Affordable Insulin Now Act S. 4293: Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2022 Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) drug policy issues and regulatory policy issues Part D redesign and policy issues including non-interference and rebates policy issues Part B policy issues Drug cost and pricing policy issues Rebate policy issues Insulin policy issues VA drug pricing policy issues Transparency policy issues Alternative payment models policy issues Value-based purchasing arrangements policy issues Anti-Kickback Statute policy issues Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) policy issues Medicaid rebates and waiver policy issues Medicare prescription drug payments cards and related policy issues Part B Discarded Units Refund policy issues Final Rule; Medicaid Program; Establishing Minimum Standards in Medicaid State Drug Utilization Review (DUR) and Supporting Value-Based Purchasing (VBP) for Drugs Covered in Medicaid, Revising Medicaid Drug Rebate and Third Party Liability (TPL) Requirements
2022 · second_quarter · Pharmacy
H.R. 153 - Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act of 2021- Rep. Rush, Bobby - patent infringement settlements H.R. 1829 - Pharmacy Benefit Manager Accountability Study Act of 2021 - Rep. Harshbarger, Diana - GAO study of PBMs H.R. 2071 - Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act of 2021 - Rep. Welch, Peter - Medicare drug prices H.R. 2139 - Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Act - Rep. Doggett, Lloyd - Drug Prices H.R. 6833 - Affordable Insulin Now Act - Rep. Craig, Angie - Insulin copay caps S. 250 - Fairness in Orphan Drug Exclusivity Act - Sen. Cassidy, Bill - orphan drugs S. 298 - Pharmacy Benefit Manager Accountability Study Act of 2021 - Sen. Blackburn, Marsha - PBMs and pharmaceutical supply chain S. 833 - Empowering Medicare Seniors to Negotiate Drug Prices Act of 2021 - Sen. Klobuchar, Amy -Medicare drug prices S. 908 - Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Act - Sen. Sanders, Bernard - Medicare Drug prices S. 3700 - Affordable Insulin Now Act- Sen. Warnock, Raphael - insulin pricing and cost sharing Regulatory Issues: Issues relating to long term safety and effectiveness of medical devices and drugs, including registries; issues relating to post-market surveillance of drugs and medical devices; issues relating to price of drugs and biologics and proposals to limit high prices; issues related to prescription drug coupons and discount programs; contraceptive coverage; issues relating to vaccines; issues related to health equity; issues related to vaccination; potential Medicare NCD relating to monoclonal antibodies for treatment of Alzheimers disease; Executive Orders relating to international pricing, Part D rebates, insulin costs, and importation; issues related to drug patents and market exclusivity; issues related to pharmacy benefit managers; issues related to biosimilars; issues related to approval of drugs and biologics; issues relating to opioids; issues relating to COVID-19, including testing, vaccines and therapeutics; issues related to health care price transparency; issues relating to prescription drug rebates; direct-to-consumer advertising for prescription drugs; issues related to proposed changes to removal of safe harbor protection for rebates (proposed rule); issues relating to access for investigational drugs; and other issues relating to health care reform implementation.
2022 · second_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
21st Century Cures Act 2.0 ---H.R.6000: Cures 2.0 Act 340B Drug Discount Program ---Program Implementation & Oversight Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic ---H.R.550: Immunization Information Systems ---S.2327: Seniors Prescription Drug Relief Act ---COVID-19 Pricing-Related Provisions ---Implementation of Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act of 2020 ---Patient Cost-Sharing and Smoothing Data Privacy ---H.R.8152: American Data Privacy and Protection Act Drug Pricing ---FY 2023 Appropriations ---H.R.3: Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act ---H.R.19/S.2164: Lower Costs, More Cures Act of 2021 ---H.R.2071: Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act of 2021 ---H.R.2139/S.908: Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Act ---H.R.2148/S.909: Prescription Drug Price Relief Act ---H.R.4811: Medicare Negotiation and Competitive Licensing Act ---H.R.5125: Strengthening Innovation in Medicare and Medicaid Act ---H.R.5376: Build Back Better Act of 2021 ---H.R.7667: The Food and Drug Amendments of 2022 ---S.1388: Prescription Pricing for the People Act of 2021 ---S.1435: Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Act of 2021 ---S.2327: Seniors Prescription Drug Relief Act ---S.4348: Food and Drug Administration Safety and Landmark Advancements Act of 2022 ---Build Back Better Act (Discussion Draft Senate) ---CMMI Authority ---COVID-19 Pricing-Related Provisions ---Implementation of Consolidated Appropriations Act for FY 2021 ---National Coverage Determination Medicaid ---H.R.3: Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act ---H.R.2139/S.908: Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Act ---H.R.5125: Strengthening Innovation in Medicare and Medicaid Act ---S.3013: Encouraging Innovation Benefit Design to Lower Costs for Seniors Act of 2019 ---S.4293: Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2022 ---Alternative Payment Arrangements for Gene Therapies ---Coverage of Accelerated Approval Products ---Drug Benefit Design ---Implementation of Consolidated Appropriations Act for FY 2021 ---Pricing and Rebates Reimbursement and Coverage of Innovative Products ---H.R.3: Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act ---H.R.19/S.2164: Lower Costs, More Cures Act of 2021 ---H.R.2139/S.908: Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Act ---H.R.2148/S.909: Prescription Drug Price Relief Act ---H.R.5376: Build Back Better Act of 2021 ---S.2327: Seniors Prescription Drug Relief Act ---S.2416: New Opportunities for Value that Extend Lives (NOVEL) Act of 2021 ---S.3018: Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 ---Administration Rebate Rule ---Build Back Better Act (Discussion Draft Senate) ---CMMI Authority ---Implementation of Consolidated Appropriations Act for FY 2021 ---Medicare 2023 IPPS Proposed Rule Comment Letter ---Medicare Part B Physician-Administered Products ---National Coverage Determination ---Patient Cost-Sharing and Smoothing ---Step Therapy ---Support of Patient Premiums and Cost-Sharing Obligations Vaccines and Infectious Diseases ---FY 2023 Appropriations ---H.R.1978/S.912: Protecting Seniors through Immunizations Act ---H.R.2170/S.581: Helping Adults Protect Immunity (HAPI) Act of 2021 ---H.R.4127: DISARM Act ---Separate Payment Mechanism for Innovative Antimicrobials Products
2022 · first_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
H.R. 3: Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act - Provisions related to prescription drug pricing, non-interference, and intellectual property H.R. 19: Lower Costs, More Cures Act of 2021 - Provisions related to prescription drugs H.R. 1976: Medicare for All Act of 2021 - Provisions related to Part D and non-interference H.R. 2071: Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act of 2021 - Provisions related to Part D and non-interference H.R. 2139: Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Act - Provisions related to Part D and non-interference H.R. 2873, Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Through Promoting Competition Act of 2021, provisions related to patents H.R. 4121, PRO Seniors Act, provisions related to drug rebates H.R. 5801 HELP Copays Act, provisions related to patient assistance H.R. 4417: Capping Drug Costs for Seniors Act of 2021 - Provisions related to Part D and prescription drug pricing H.R. 5260: Reduced Costs and Continued Cures Act - Provisions related to prescription drug pricing and access S. 581/H.R. 2170: HAPI Act; Medicaid financial barriers S. 908: Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Act - Provisions related to prescription drug pricing and non-interference S. 2164: Lower Costs, More Cures Act - Provisions related to prescription drug pricing and access S. 2327: Seniors Prescription Drug Relief Act - Provisions related to Part D, prescription drug access and pricing Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) drug policy issues and regulatory policy issues Part D redesign and policy issues including non-interference and rebates policy issues Part B policy issues Drug cost and pricing policy issues Alternative payment models policy issues Value-based purchasing arrangements policy issues Anti-Kickback Statute policy issues Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) policy issues Medicaid rebates and waiver policy issues Medicare prescription drug payments cards and related policy issues
2022 · first_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
S. 368/ H.R. 1332: Telehealth Modernization Act S. 833/ H.R. 2071: Empowering Medicare Seniors to Negotiate Drug Prices Act S. 1512/ H.R. 2903: CONNECT for Health Act of 2021 H.R. 3173: Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act Engagement with CMS regarding National Coverage Analysis (NCA) of Aduhelm and other monoclonal antibodies directed at amyloid beta plaque for the treatment of Alzheimers Disease. Support for the elimination of the Medicare Appropriate Use Criteria (AUC) Program for advanced diagnostic imaging. Support for policies to address the COVID-19 pandemic, including extending temporary relief for Medicare Physician Fee Schedule payments and postponing Medicare sequestration cuts beyond 2021. Support for a permanent expansion of telehealth in Medicare, including eliminating on originating site and geographic restrictions. Support for policies to address prescription drug costs, including supporting direct negotiation in Medicare, improving drug pricing transparency, and capping beneficiary out-of-pocket costs in Medicare Part D. Expressing concerns with changes finalized in the 2022 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule redefining the substantive portion of a split (or shared) visit starting in 2023
Client expense: $120,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2022 · first_quarter · Pharmacy
H.R. 153 - Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act of 2021- Rep. Rush, Bobby - patent infringement settlements H.R. 1829 - Pharmacy Benefit Manager Accountability Study Act of 2021 - Rep. Harshbarger, Diana - GAO study of PBMs H.R. 2071 - Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act of 2021 - Rep. Welch, Peter - Medicare drug prices H.R. 2139 - Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Act - Rep. Doggett, Lloyd - Drug Prices H.R. 6833 - Affordable Insulin Now Act - Rep. Craig, Angie - Insulin copay caps S. 250 - Fairness in Orphan Drug Exclusivity Act - Sen. Cassidy, Bill - orphan drugs S. 298 - Pharmacy Benefit Manager Accountability Study Act of 2021 - Sen. Blackburn, Marsha - PBMs and pharmaceutical supply chain S. 833 - Empowering Medicare Seniors to Negotiate Drug Prices Act of 2021 - Sen. Klobuchar, Amy -Medicare drug prices S. 908 - Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Act - Sen. Sanders, Bernard - Medicare Drug prices S. 3700 - Affordable Insulin Now Act- Sen. Warnock, Raphael - insulin pricing and cost sharing Regulatory Issues: Issues relating to long term safety and effectiveness of medical devices and drugs, including registries; issues relating to post-market surveillance of drugs and medical devices; issues relating to price of drugs and biologics and proposals to limit high prices; issues related to prescription drug coupons and discount programs; issues relating to vaccines; issues related to health equity; issues related to vaccination; potential Medicare NCD relating to monoclonal antibodies for treatment of Alzheimers disease; Executive Orders relating to international pricing, Part D rebates, insulin costs, and importation; issues related to drug patents and market exclusivity; issues related to pharmacy benefit managers; issues related to biosimilars; issues related to approval of drugs and biologics; issues relating to opioids; issues relating to COVID-19, including testing, vaccines and therapeutics; issues related to health care price transparency; issues relating to prescription drug rebates; direct-to-consumer advertising for prescription drugs; issues related to proposed changes to removal of safe harbor protection for rebates (proposed rule); issues relating to access for investigational drugs; and other issues relating to health care reform implementation.
2022 · first_quarter · Health Issues
21st Century Cures Act 2.0 ---H.R.6000: Cures 2.0 Act 340B Drug Discount Program ---H.R.5376: Build Back Better Act of 2021 ---Program Implementation & Oversight Biodefense Research, Development and Procurement Issues (Non-Funding) ---S.3799: PREVENT Pandemics Act ---American Pandemic Preparedness Plan (AP3) ---Executive Order on Modernizing Influenza Vaccines ---Implementation of 21st Century Cures Act of 2016 ---Implementation of Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation (PAHPAI) Act of 2019 ---White House National Biodefense Strategy ---Tropical Disease Priority Review (PRV) Program Biosimilars ---H.R.153: Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act of 2021 ---H.R. 7035: Biologics Market Transparency Act ---H.R.2815: BIO SIM Act ---H.R.5376: Build Back Better Act of 2021 ---Biosimilar Copay ---BSUFA Negotiations ---BSUFA III Discussion Draft ---Interchangeability and Pharmacy Substitution ---Implementation and Reauthorization of the Biosimilar User Fee Act of 2017 Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic ---H.R.133: Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 ---H.R.834: Pandemics Require Evaluating, Planning, And Responding Effectively (PREPARE) Act ---H.R.5237/H.R.5260: Reduced Costs and Continued Cures Act ---H.R.5376: Build Back Better Act of 2021 ---H.R.6119: Further Extending Government Funding Act ---S.2327: Seniors Prescription Drug Relief Act ---S.3799: PREVENT Pandemics Act ---Coronavirus Supplemental Appropriations ---COVID-19 Lessons Learned ---COVID-19 Pricing-Related Provisions ---COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution ---Defense Production Act (DPA) ---Drug Supply Chain Management ---Healthcare Disparities ---Implementation of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act of 2020 ---Implementation of the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act for FY 2020 ---In-Home Administration of Part B Drugs ---Medicare Reimbursement Policies ---Monoclonal Antibody Coverage and Utilization ---Patient Cost-Sharing and Smoothing ---PREP Act COVID-19 Declaration Coverage for Private Sector Procurement ---R&D Funding for Medical Countermeasures ---Temporarily Refundable R&D Credit ---Restrictions on Intellectual Property Rights ---Senate HELP Pandemic Preparedness White Paper ---Supply Chain Issues ---TRIPS IP Waiver Diagnostics and Personalized Medicine Regulation and Oversight ---VALID Act (Draft Discussion) Diversity & Inclusion ---H.R. 5030: Diversifying Investigations Via Equitable Research Studies for Everyone (DIVERSE) Trials Act ---H.R. 6584: Diverse and Equitable Participation in Clinical Trials (DEPICT) Act ---H.R.729: Strength in Diversity Act of 2021 ---H.R.3085: Equity in Neuroscience and Alzheimer's Clinical Trials (ENACT) Act of 2021 ---Clinical Trial Diversity Drug Evaluation and Review ---H.R. 4472: Better Empowerment Now To Enhance Framework and Improve Treatments Act ( BENEFIT Act) ---H.R. 4511: FDA Advancing Collection of Transformative Science (FACTS) Act ---H.R. 6963: Accelerated Approval Integrity Act ---H.R. 6996: Accelerating Approval for Patients Act ---H.R. 7008: The Pre-Approval Information Exchange Act ---S.1644 Promising Pathway Act ---COVID-19 Lessons Learned ---Compassionate Use/Expanded Access ---Expedited Pathways ---Implementation of the Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) VI ---Innovation Incentives ---Patient-Focused Drug Development ---Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) VII Priorities ---Priority Review Voucher Programs ---Regulatory Reform & Modernization ---Use of Real-World Evidence ---FDA Hiring Flexibility ---FDA Management and Financial Accountability Drug Importation ---H.R.4811: Medicare Negotiation and Competitive Licensing Act ---S.920: A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to allow for the importation of affordable and safe drugs by wholesale distributors, pharmacies, and individuals Drug Manufacturing, Quality & Distribution ---H.R.7767: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for credits against tax for domestic medical and drug manufacturing and advanced medical manufacturing equipment. ---H.R. 3927: Manufacturing API, Drugs, & Excipients in America (MADE in America) Act ---H.R. 7006: Improving the Nations Safe Pharmaceuticals and Excipients by Creating Tools for Inspecting and overseeing Needed Supplies Act (INSPECTIONS Act) ---Executive Order on Buy American ---Supply Chain Integrity and Traceability Drug Patenting ---H.R.153: Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act of 2021 ---H.R.2873/S.1435: Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Through Promoting Competition Act of 2021 ---H.R.2883/S.1485: Stop Stalling Access to Affordable Medications ---H.R.2884/S.1435: Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Through Improvements to Patent Litigation Act of 2021 ---H.R.2891/S.1428: Preserve Access to Affordable Generics and Biosimilars Act ---H.R.4811: Medicare Negotiation and Competitive Licensing Act ---S.1435: Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Act of 2021 ---Restrictions on Intellectual Property Rights Drug Pricing ---H.R.3: Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act ---H.R.19/S.2164: Lower Costs, More Cures Act of 2021 ---H.R.2071: Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act of 2021 ---H.R.2139/S.908: Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Act ---H.R.2148/S.909: Prescription Drug Price Relief Act ---H.R.4811: Medicare Negotiation and Competitive Licensing Act ---H.R.5376: Build Back Better Act of 2021 ---S.1388: Prescription Pricing for the People Act of 2021 ---S.1435: Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Act of 2021 ---H.R.6833/S.3700: Affordable Insulin Now Act ---CMMI Authority ---COVID-19 Pricing-Related Provisions ---Senate Finance Committee Drug Pricing Provisions Foreign Drug Data Protection Laws ---Regulatory Harmonization Funding for Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Programs ---FY 2023 Appropriations ---H.R.133: Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 ---H.R. 2471: Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022 ---H.R.6119: Further Extending Government Funding Act ---H.R.3932/S.2076: Pioneering Antimicrobial Subscriptions to End Upsurging Resistance (PASTEUR) ---H.R.4127: DISARM Act ---Implementation of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act of 2020 Funding for Biodefense/Biomedical/Emergency Preparedness Research, Development and Procurement ---FY 2023 Appropriations ---H.R.133: Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 ---H.R. 2471: Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022 ---H.R.5376: Build Back Better Act of 2021 ---H.R.6119: Further Extending Government Funding Act ---S.3799: PREVENT Pandemics Act ---Funding for Strategic National Stockpile ---Health Defense Operations Funding Designation ---Implementation of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act of 2020 Funding for FDA ---FY 2023 Appropriations ---H.R.133: Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 ---H.R. 2471: Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022 ---H.R.6119: Further Extending Government Funding Act ---Implementation of the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act for FY 2020 ---Implementation of the Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) VI ---Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) VII Priorities Funding for Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) ---FY 2023 Appropriations ---H.R.133: Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 ---H.R. 2471: Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022 ---H.R.6119: Further Extending Government Funding Act Funding for National Institutes of Health ---FY 2023 Appropriations ---H.R.133: Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 ---H.R. 2471: Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022 ---H.R.6119: Further Extending Government Funding Act ---H.R.5585: Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) Act Funding for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Vaccine Programs ---FY 2023 Appropriations ---H.R.133: Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 ---H.R. 2471: Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022 ---H.R.6119: Further Extending Government Funding Act ---S.3799: PREVENT Pandemics Act ---Funding for 2022-2023 Influenza Season Preparedness and Response ---Funding for Routine Immunization Infrastructure during Pandemic ---Implementation of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act of 2020 Funding for the HHS Office of Infectious Disease and HIV/AIDS Policy ---FY 2023 Appropriations ---H.R. 2471: Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022 ---H.R.6119: Further Extending Government Funding Act Generic Drug Entry ---H.R. 7032: Increasing Transparency in Generic Drug Applications Act ---H.R.2883: Stop Stalling Access to Affordable Medications Act ---H.R.2853: Bringing Low-cost Options and Competition while Keeping Incentives for New Generics (BLOCKING) Act of 2021 Medicaid ---H.R.3: Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act ---H.R.2139/S.908: Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Act ---H.R.2170/S.581: Helping Adults Protect Immunity (HAPI) Act of 2021 ---H.R.5125: Strengthening Innovation in Medicare and Medicaid Act ---H.R.5376: Build Back Better Act of 2021 ---H.R.6833/S.3700: Affordable Insulin Now Act ---Oregon 1115 Medicaid Waiver ---Alternative Payment Arrangements for Gene Therapies ---Average Manufacturer Price Calculations ---Drug Benefit Design ---Pricing and Rebates ---Value-Based Purchasing (VBP) Rule Opioid Crisis ---FDA Reforms Orphan Drug Issues ---H.R.1629: Fairness in Orphan Drug Exclusivity Act ---H.R.5376: Build Back Better Act of 2021 ---H.R. 5566 Finding Orphan-Disease Remedies With Antifungal Research and Development (FORWARD) Act ---H.R.133: Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 ---H.R. 2471: Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022 ---H.R. 6888: Helping Experts Accelerate Rare Treatments (HEART) Act ---H.R. 1730: Speeding Therapy Access Today (STAT) Act ---Orphan Drug Act Reforms ---Tax Credit Reimbursement and Coverage of Innovative Products ---H.R.3: Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act ---H.R.19/S.2164: Lower Costs, More Cures Act of 2021 ---H.R.133: Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 ---H.R.2471: Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022 ---H.R.6119: Further Extending Government Funding Act ---H.R.2071: Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act of 2021 ---H.R.2139/S.908: Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Act ---H.R.2148/S.909: Prescription Drug Price Relief Act ---H.R.5237/H.R.5260: Reduced Costs and Continued Cures Act ---H.R.5376: Build Back Better Act of 2021 ---S.2327: Seniors Prescription Drug Relief Act ---Coronavirus Supplemental Appropriations ---Administration Rebate Rule ---CMMI Authority ---Patient Cost-Sharing and Smoothing ---Value-Based Purchasing (VBP) Rule Vaccines and Infectious Diseases ---FY 2023 Appropriations ---H.R. 2471: Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022 ---H.R.6119: Further Extending Government Funding Act ---H.R.951/H.R.959/S.345/S.346: Maternal Vaccinations Act of 2021 ---H.R.1978/S.912: Protecting Seniors through Immunizations Act of 2021 ---H.R.2170/S.581: Helping Adults Protect Immunity (HAPI) Act of 2021 ---H.R.2347/S.2691: Strengthening the Vaccines for Children Program Act of 2021 ---H.R.3655: Vaccine Injury Compensation Modernization Act of 2021 ---H.R.3932/S.2076: Pioneering Antimicrobial Subscriptions to End Upsurging Resistance (PASTEUR) ---H.R.4127: DISARM Act ---H.R.5376: Build Back Better Act of 2021 ---S.4509: Vaccine and Coverage Certainty (VACC) Act ---S.581: Helping Adults Protect Immunity (HAPI) Act of 2021 ---S.3799: PREVENT Pandemics Act ---Coronavirus Supplemental Appropriations ---Adult Immunization ---MCM Manufacturing & Capacity ---MCM R&D Incentives ---Monoclonal Antibody Coverage and Utilization ---Vaccine and Antimicrobial Resistance Product Development and Incentives ---Vaccine Injury Compensation Program Vaccine Injury Compensation Program ---FY 2023 Appropriations ---H.R. 2471: Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022 ---H.R.6119: Further Extending Government Funding Act ---H.R.3656: Vaccine Access Improvement Act of 2021 ---S.3087: Vaccine Access Improvement Act of 2021
2022 · first_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
21st Century Cures Act 2.0 ---H.R.6000: Cures 2.0 Act 340B Drug Discount Program ---H.R.5376: Build Back Better Act of 2021 ---Program Implementation & Oversight Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic ---H.R.5237/H.R.5260: Reduced Costs and Continued Cures Act ---S.2327: Seniors Prescription Drug Relief Act ---S.3799: PREVENT Pandemics Act ---Coronavirus Supplemental Appropriations ---Patient Cost-Sharing and Smoothing ---COVID-19 Pricing-Related Provisions ---Immunization Information Systems Drug Pricing ---H.R.3: Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act ---H.R.19/S.2164: Lower Costs, More Cures Act of 2021 ---H.R.133: Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 ---H.R.2071: Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act of 2021 ---H.R.2139/S.908: Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Act ---H.R.2148/S.909: Prescription Drug Price Relief Act ---H.R.4811: Medicare Negotiation and Competitive Licensing Act ---H.R.5125: Strengthening Innovation in Medicare and Medicaid Act ---H.R.5376: Build Back Better Act of 2021 ---H.R.6119: Further Extending Government Funding Act ---H.R.6833/S.3700: Affordable Insulin Now Act ---CMMI Authority ---COVID-19 Pricing-Related Provisions Medicaid ---H.R.3: Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act ---H.R.2139/S.908: Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Act ---H.R.2170/S.581: Helping Adults Protect Immunity (HAPI) Act of 2021 ---H.R.5125: Strengthening Innovation in Medicare and Medicaid Act ---H.R.5376: Build Back Better Act of 2021 ---H.R.6833/S.3700: Affordable Insulin Now Act ---Oregon 1115 Medicaid Waiver ---Alternative Payment Arrangements for Gene Therapies ---Average Manufacturer Price Calculations ---Drug Benefit Design ---Pricing and Rebates ---Value-Based Purchasing (VBP) Rule Reimbursement and Coverage of Innovative Products ---H.R.3: Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act ---H.R.19/S.2164: Lower Costs, More Cures Act of 2021 ---H.R.133: Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 ---H.R.2471: Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022 ---H.R.6119: Further Extending Government Funding Act ---H.R.2071: Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act of 2021 ---H.R.2139/S.908: Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Act ---H.R.2148/S.909: Prescription Drug Price Relief Act ---H.R.5237/H.R.5260: Reduced Costs and Continued Cures Act ---H.R.5376: Build Back Better Act of 2021 ---S.2327: Seniors Prescription Drug Relief Act ---Coronavirus Supplemental Appropriations ---Administration Rebate Rule ---CMMI Authority ---Patient Cost-Sharing and Smoothing ---Value-Based Purchasing (VBP) Rule Vaccines and Infectious Diseases ---FY 2023 Appropriations ---H.R. 2471: Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022 ---H.R.6119: Further Extending Government Funding Act ---H.R.1978/S.912: Protecting Seniors through Immunizations Act ---H.R.2170/S.581: Helping Adults Protect Immunity (HAPI) Act of 2021 ---H.R3932/S.2076: Pioneering Antimicrobial Subscriptions to End Upsurging Resistance (PASTEUR) ---H.R.4127: DISARM Act ---H.R.5376: Build Back Better Act of 2021 ---S.3799: PREVENT Pandemics Act ---Coronavirus Supplemental Appropriations
2022 · first_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
H.R. 3: Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act - Provisions related to prescription drug pricing, non-interference, and intellectual property H.R. 19: Lower Costs, More Cures Act of 2021 - Provisions related to prescription drugs H.R. 1976: Medicare for All Act of 2021 - Provisions related to Part D and non-interference H.R. 2071: Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act of 2021 - Provisions related to Part D and non-interference H.R. 2139: Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Act - Provisions related to Part D and non-interference H.R. 2873, Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Through Promoting Competition Act of 2021, provisions related to patents H.R. 4121, PRO Seniors Act, provisions related to drug rebates H.R. 5801 HELP Copays Act, provisions related to patient assistance H.R. 4417: Capping Drug Costs for Seniors Act of 2021 - Provisions related to Part D and prescription drug pricing H.R. 5260: Reduced Costs and Continued Cures Act - Provisions related to prescription drug pricing and access S. 581/H.R. 2170: HAPI Act; Medicaid financial barriers S. 908: Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Act - Provisions related to prescription drug pricing and non-interference S. 2164: Lower Costs, More Cures Act - Provisions related to prescription drug pricing and access S. 2327: Seniors Prescription Drug Relief Act - Provisions related to Part D, prescription drug access and pricing Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) drug policy issues and regulatory policy issues Part D redesign and policy issues including non-interference and rebates policy issues Part B policy issues Drug cost and pricing policy issues Alternative payment models policy issues Value-based purchasing arrangements policy issues Anti-Kickback Statute policy issues Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) policy issues Medicaid rebates and waiver policy issues Medicare prescription drug payments cards and related policy issues
2022 · first_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
H.R 2071 - To amend Part D of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require the Secretary of health and Human Services to negotiate covered Part D drug prices on behalf of Medicare beneficiaries - regarding all bio-pharmaceutical related provisions. S.908/H.R 2139 - A bill to amend title XVII of the Social Security Act to provide for the negotiation of lower covered Part D drug prices on behalf of Medicare beneficiaries and the establishment and application of a formulary by the Secretary of Health and Human Services under Medicare Part D, and for other purposes - regarding all bio-pharmaceutical related provisions. H.R 5376, the Build Back Better Act - regarding all bio-pharmaceutical related provisions and corporate tax provisions.
Client expense: $2,300,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2022 · first_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
H.R. 3: Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act - Provisions related to prescription drug pricing, non-interference, and intellectual property H.R. 19: Lower Costs, More Cures Act of 2021 - Provisions related to prescription drugs H.R. 1976: Medicare for All Act of 2021 - Provisions related to Part D and non-interference H.R. 2071: Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act of 2021 - Provisions related to Part D and non-interference H.R. 2139: Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Act - Provisions related to Part D and non-interference H.R. 2179: Affordable Insulin for the COVID-19 Emergency Act - Provisions related to Part D and insulin H.R. 4417: Capping Drug Costs for Seniors Act of 2021 - Provisions related to Part D and prescription drug pricing H.R. 5260: Reduced Costs and Continued Cures Act - Provisions related to prescription drug pricing and access H.R. 5623: The Insulin Cost Reduction Act - Provisions related to prescription drug pricing and Medicaid H.R. 6833: Affordable Insulin Now Act S. 908: Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Act - Provisions related to prescription drug pricing and non-interference S. 2164: Lower Costs, More Cures Act - Provisions related to prescription drug pricing and access S. 2327: Seniors Prescription Drug Relief Act - Provisions related to Part D, prescription drug access and pricing S. 2815: Seniors Saving on Insulin Act - Provisions related to Part D and insulin pricing S. 3700: Affordable Insulin Now Act CMS National Coverage Determination (NCD) covering Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved monoclonal antibodies that target amyloid for the treatment of Alzheimers disease through coverage with evidence development (CED) Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) drug policy issues and regulatory policy issues Part D redesign and policy issues including non-interference and rebates policy issues Part B policy issues Drug cost and pricing policy issues Insulin policy issues Alternative payment models policy issues Value-based purchasing arrangements policy issues Anti-Kickback Statute policy issues Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) policy issues Medicaid rebates and waiver policy issues Medicare prescription drug payments cards and related policy issues
2021 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
H.R. 3: Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act - Provisions related to prescription drug pricing, non-interference, and intellectual property H.R. 19: Lower Costs, More Cures Act of 2021 - Provisions related to prescription drugs H.R. 1227: Medicare-X Choice Act of 2021 - Provisions related to Part D and non-interference H.R. 1976: Medicare for All Act of 2021 - Provisions related to Part D and non-interference H.R. 2071: Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act of 2021 - Provisions related to Part D and non-interference H.R. 2139: Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Act - Provisions related to Part D and non-interference H.R. 5030: DIVERSE Trials Act - To improve diversity in clinical trials and data collection for COVID-19 and future public health threats to address social determinants of health H.R. 5260: Reduced Costs and Continued Cures Act - Provisions related to prescription drug pricing and access H.R. 5416: Give Kids a Chance Act - To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to establish additional authorities of the Food and Drug Administration regarding the conduct of pediatric investigations of molecularly targeted drugs to treat cancer, and for other purposes S. 4864/H.R. 8725: HAPI Act; Medicaid financial barriers Senate Amendment to H.R. 3684, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, provisions related to Medicare Part B and drug rebates S. 386: Medicare-X Choice Act of 2021 - Provisions related to Part D and non-interference S. 833: Empowering Medicare Seniors to Negotiate Drug Prices Act of 2021 - Provisions related to Part D and non-interference S. 908: Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Act - Provisions related to prescription drug pricing and non-interference S. 983: CHOICE Act - Provisions related to Part D and non-interference S. 1123: PING Act - Provisions related to Part D and non-interference S. 2164: Lower Costs, More Cures Act - Provisions related to prescription drug pricing and access S. 2815: Seniors Saving on Insulin Act - Provisions related to Part D and insulin pricing Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) drug policy issues and regulatory policy issues Part D redesign and policy issues including non-interference and rebates policy issues Part B policy issues Drug cost and pricing policy issues Inflation penalty policy issues VA drug pricing policy issues Transparency policy issues Alternative payment models policy issues Value-based purchasing arrangements policy issues Anti-Kickback Statute policy issues Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) policy issues Medicaid rebates and waiver policy issues Medicare prescription drug payments cards and related policy issues Tenncare III 1115 Medicaid Demonstration - regarding closed formulary Calendar Year (CY) 2022 Request for Applications (RFA) for the Part D payment Modernization Model - Part D Formulary Flexibility Medicare Benefit for Oral Health Provisions related to Medicare's noninterference clause Final Rule; Medicaid Program; Establishing Minimum Standards in Medicaid State Drug Utilization Review (DUR) and Supporting Value-Based Purchasing (VBP) for Drugs Covered in Medicaid, Revising Medicaid Drug Rebate and Third Party Liability (TPL) Requirements
2021 · first_quarter · Health Issues
HR 1319 - American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 - regarding all bio-pharmaceutical related provisions S.464 - Safe Step Act - regarding all bio-pharmaceutical related provisions H.R. 2163 To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act to require a group health plan or health insurance coverage offered in connection with such a plan to provide an exceptions process for an medication step therapy protocol, and for other purposes -regarding all bio-pharmaceutical related provisions. H.R 2071 - To amend Part D of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require the Secretary of health and Human Services to negotiate covered Part D drug prices on behalf of Medicare beneficiaries - regarding all bio-pharmaceutical related provisions. S.908/H.R 2139 - A bill to amend title XVII of the Social Security Act to provide for the negotiation of lower covered Part D drug prices on behalf of Medicare beneficiaries and the establishment and application of a formulary by the Secretary of Health and Human Services under Medicare Part D, and for other purposes - regarding all bio-pharmaceutical related provisions. International Reference Pricing/Most Favored Nation - regarding all bio-pharmaceutical related issues. No bill number. Issues related to the six protected classes of medicines under Medicare Part D - regarding all bio-pharmaceutical related issues. No bill number. H.R 1319 - The American Rescue Plan - regarding all bio-pharmaceutical related provisions. Cancer Drug Parity Act/Oral Parity - regarding all bio-pharmaceutical related provisions. No bill number. Issues related to the 340B Drug Pricing Program - regarding all bio-pharmaceutical related provisions. No bill number. Issues related to access and reimbursement of Chimeric Antigen Receptor Therapy (CAR T). No bill number. Essential Medicines/Buy American - regarding all bio-pharmaceutical related provisions. No bill number.
2021 · first_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
H.R. 2163 To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act to require a group health plan or health insurance coverage offered in connection with such a plan to provide an exceptions process for an medication step therapy protocol, and for other purposes regarding all bio-pharmaceutical related provisions. H.R 2071 - To amend Part D of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require the Secretary of health and Human Services to negotiate covered Part D drug prices on behalf of Medicare beneficiaries regarding all bio-pharmaceutical related provisions. S.908/H.R 2139 - A bill to amend title XVII of the Social Security Act to provide for the negotiation of lower covered Part D drug prices on behalf of Medicare beneficiaries and the establishment and application of a formulary by the Secretary of Health and Human Services under Medicare Part D, and for other purposes regarding all bio-pharmaceutical related provisions. International Reference Pricing/Most Favored Nation regarding all bio-pharmaceutical related issues. No bill number. Issues related to the six protected classes of medicines under Medicare Part D regarding all bio-pharmaceutical related issues. No bill number. H.R 1319 - The American Rescue Plan regarding all bio-pharmaceutical related provisions. Cancer Drug Parity Act/Oral Parity regarding all bio-pharmaceutical related provisions. No bill number. Issues related to the 340B Drug Pricing Program regarding all bio-pharmaceutical related provisions. No bill number. Issues related to access and reimbursement of Chimeric Antigen Receptor Therapy (CAR T). No bill number.
Client expense: $730,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2021 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
S. 368/ H.R. 1332: Telehealth Modernization Act S. 754/ H.R. 1916: Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act S. 833/ H.R. 2071: Empowering Medicare Seniors to Negotiate Drug Prices Act S. 1512/ H.R. 2903: CONNECT for Health Act of 2021 S. 1988/H.R. 5425: Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act H.R. 366: Protecting Access to Post-COVID-19 Telehealth Act H.R. 3173: Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act H.R. 3447: Permanency for Audio-Only Telehealth Act H.R. 4040: Advancing Telehealth Beyond Covid-19 Act S. 610: Protecting Medicare and American Farmers from Sequester Cuts Act S. 1731: Medicare Audiologist Access and Services Act Engagement with CMS regarding National Coverage Analysis (NCA) of Aduhelm and other monoclonal antibodies directed at amyloid beta plaque for the treatment of Alzheimers Disease Support for the elimination of the Medicare Appropriate Use Criteria (AUC) Program for advanced diagnostic imaging. Support for policies to address the COVID-19 pandemic, including extending temporary relief for Medicare Physician Fee Schedule payments and postponing Medicare sequestration cuts beyond 2021. Support for a permanent expansion of telehealth in Medicare, including eliminating on originating site and geographic restrictions. Support for policies to address prescription drug costs, including supporting direct negotiation in Medicare, improving drug pricing transparency, and capping beneficiary out-of-pocket costs in Medicare Part D.
Client expense: $140,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2021 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
H.R. 3: Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act - Provisions related to prescription drug pricing, non-interference, and intellectual property H.R. 19: Lower Costs, More Cures Act of 2021 - Provisions related to prescription drugs H.R. 1227: Medicare-X Choice Act of 2021 - Provisions related to Part D and non-interference H.R. 1976: Medicare for All Act of 2021 - Provisions related to Part D and non-interference H.R. 2071: Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act of 2021 - Provisions related to Part D and non-interference H.R. 2139: Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Act - Provisions related to Part D and non-interference H.R. 5030: DIVERSE Trials Act - To improve diversity in clinical trials and data collection for COVID-19 and future public health threats to address social determinants of health H.R. 5260: Reduced Costs and Continued Cures Act - Provisions related to prescription drug pricing and access H.R. 5416: Give Kids a Chance Act - To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to establish additional authorities of the Food and Drug Administration regarding the conduct of pediatric investigations of molecularly targeted drugs to treat cancer, and for other purposes S. 4864/H.R. 8725: HAPI Act; Medicaid financial barriers Senate Amendment to H.R. 3684, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, provisions related to Medicare Part B and drug rebates S. 386: Medicare-X Choice Act of 2021 - Provisions related to Part D and non-interference S. 833: Empowering Medicare Seniors to Negotiate Drug Prices Act of 2021 - Provisions related to Part D and non-interference S. 908: Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Act - Provisions related to prescription drug pricing and non-interference S. 983: CHOICE Act - Provisions related to Part D and non-interference S. 1123: PING Act - Provisions related to Part D and non-interference S. 2164: Lower Costs, More Cures Act - Provisions related to prescription drug pricing and access S. 2815: Seniors Saving on Insulin Act - Provisions related to Part D and insulin pricing Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) drug policy issues and regulatory policy issues Part D redesign and policy issues including non-interference and rebates policy issues Part B policy issues Drug cost and pricing policy issues Inflation penalty policy issues VA drug pricing policy issues Transparency policy issues Alternative payment models policy issues Value-based purchasing arrangements policy issues Anti-Kickback Statute policy issues Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) policy issues Medicaid rebates and waiver policy issues Medicare prescription drug payments cards and related policy issues Tenncare III 1115 Medicaid Demonstration - regarding closed formulary Calendar Year (CY) 2022 Request for Applications (RFA) for the Part D payment Modernization Model - Part D Formulary Flexibility Medicare Benefit for Oral Health Provisions related to Medicare's noninterference clause Final Rule; Medicaid Program; Establishing Minimum Standards in Medicaid State Drug Utilization Review (DUR) and Supporting Value-Based Purchasing (VBP) for Drugs Covered in Medicaid, Revising Medicaid Drug Rebate and Third Party Liability (TPL) Requirements
2021 · fourth_quarter · Pharmacy
H.R. 3 - Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act - Rep. Pallone, Frank, Jr. [D-NJ-6] - drug pricing H.R. 153 - Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act of 2021 - Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1] - generic drugs H.R. 1829 - Pharmacy Benefit Manager Accountability Study Act of 2021 - Rep. Harshbarger, Diana [R-TN-1] - PBMs H.R. 1873 - Advancing Education on Biosimilars Act of 2021 - Rep. Bucshon, Larry [R-IN-8] - drug education H.R. 2071 - Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act of 2021 - Rep. Welch, Peter [D-VT-At Large] - Part D price negotiation H.R. 2139 - Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Act - Rep. Doggett, Lloyd [D-TX-35] - Part D price negotiation H.R. 2148 - Prescription Drug Price Relief Act of 2021 - Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17] - excessive drug pricing H.R. 2608 - Ensuring Seniors Access to Local Pharmacies Act of 2021 - Rep. Welch, Peter [D-VT-At Large] - rural health H.R. 2829 - End Price Gouging for Medications Act - Rep. Welch, Peter [D-VT-At Large] - reference prices H.R. 2846 - Ensuring Access to Lower-Cost Medicines for Seniors Act of 2021 - Rep. McKinley, David B. [R-WV-1] - biosimilar drugs H.R. 2855 - Star Rating for Biosimilars Act - Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20] - biosimilar drugs H.R. 2891 - Preserve Access to Affordable Generics and Biosimilars Act - Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-10] - biosimilar drugs H.R. 3831 - Seniors Securing Access to Vital and Essential Prescription Drugs Act - Rep. Lee, Susie [D-NV-3] - Part D H.R. 4121 - PRO Seniors Act - Rep. Arrington, Jodey C. [R-TX-19] - drug rebates H.R. 4417 - Capping Drug Costs for Seniors Act of 2021 - Rep. Horsford, Steven [D-NV-4] - reduces out of pocket spending H.R. 4418 - SPIKE Act - Rep. Horsford, Steven [D-NV-4] - Medicare drug price threshold H.R. 5623 - The Insulin Cost Reduction Act - Rep. Grothman, Glenn [R-WI-6] - insulin prices under part D H.R. 6000 - Cures 2.0 Act - Rep. DeGette, Diana [D-CO-1] - drug development H.R. 6228 - To limit cost sharing for prescription drugs - Rep. Manning, Kathy E. [D-NC-6] - cost sharing S. 298 - Pharmacy Benefit Manager Accountability Study Act of 2021 - Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN] - PBMs S. 833 - Empowering Medicare Seniors to Negotiate Drug Prices Act of 2021 - Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN] - Part D price negotiation S. 898 - Fair Accountability and Innovative Research Drug Pricing Act of 2021 - Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI] - reporting price increases S. 908 - Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Act - Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT] - Part D price negotiation S. 1123 - PING Act - Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN] - Part D non-interference S. 1323 - End Price Gouging for Medications Act - Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] - reference prices S. 1428 - Preserve Access to Affordable Generics and Biosimilars Act - Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN] - biosimilar drugs S. 2257 - Expanding Access to Affordable Prescription Drugs and Medical Devices Act - Sen. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV] - drug shortages and costs S. 2304 - DTC Act of 2021- Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL] - drug pricing S. 2327 - Seniors Prescription Drug Relief Act - Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA] - Medicare part D modernization redesign and reduces out of pocket spending S. 2815 - Seniors Saving on Insulin Act - Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA] - Part D Senior Savings model S. 3339 - A bill to limit cost sharing for prescription drugs - Sen. Warnock, Raphael G. [D-GA] - cost sharing Regulatory Issues: Issues relating to long term safety and effectiveness of medical devices and drugs, including registries; issues relating to post-market surveillance of drugs and medical devices; issues relating to price of drugs and biologics and proposals to limit high prices; issues related to prescription drug coupons and discount programs; issues relating to vaccines; issues related to health equity; issues related to vaccination; potential Medicare NCD relating to monoclonal antibodies for treatment of Alzheimers disease; Executive Orders relating to international pricing, Part D rebates, insulin costs, and importation; issues related to drug patents and market exclusivity; issues related to pharmacy benefit managers; issues related to biosimilars; issues related to approval of drugs and biologics; issues relating to opioids; issues relating to COVID-19, including vaccines and therapeutics; issues related to health care price transparency; issues relating to prescription drug rebates; direct-to-consumer advertising for prescription drugs; issues related to proposed changes to removal of safe harbor protection for rebates (proposed rule); issues relating to access for investigational drugs; and other issues relating to health care reform implementation.
2021 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
H.R. 2163 - To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act to require a group health plan or health insurance coverage offered in connection with such a plan to provide an exceptions process for an medication step therapy protocol, and for other purpose - regarding all bio-pharmaceutical related provisions. H.R 2071 - To amend Part D of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require the Secretary of health and Human Services to negotiate covered Part D drug prices on behalf of Medicare beneficiaries - regarding all bio-pharmaceutical related provisions. S.908/H.R 2139 - A bill to amend title XVII of the Social Security Act to provide for the negotiation of lower covered Part D drug prices on behalf of Medicare beneficiaries and the establishment and application of a formulary by the Secretary of Health and Human Services under Medicare Part D, and for other purpose - regarding all bio-pharmaceutical related provisions. International Reference Pricing/Most Favored Nation - regarding all bio-pharmaceutical related issues. No bill number. Issues related to the six protected classes of medicines under Medicare Part D - regarding all bio-pharmaceutical related issues. No bill number. H.R 1319 - The American Rescue Plan - regarding all bio-pharmaceutical related provisions. H.R 4385 - Cancer Drug Parity Act/Oral Parity - regarding all bio-pharmaceutical related provisions. Issues related to the 340B Drug Pricing Program - regarding all bio-pharmaceutical related provisions. No bill number. Issues related to access and reimbursement of Chimeric Antigen Receptor Therapy (CAR T). No bill number. H.R.3 - Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act - Establishes several programs and requirements relating to the prices of prescription drugs, health care coverage and costs, and public health - regarding all bio-pharmaceutical related provisions H.R. 19 - Lower Cost, More Cures Act of 2021 - To provide for certain reforms with respect to the Medicare program under title XVIII of the Social Security Act, the Medicaid program under title XIX of such Act, the Food and Drug Administration, and for other purpose - regarding all bio-pharmaceutical related provisions H.R 5237 - To amend titles XI, XVIII, and XIX of the Social Security Act to lower prescription drug prices in the Medicare and Medicaid programs, to improve transparency related to pharmaceutical prices and transactions, to lower patients' out-of-pocket costs, and to ensure accountability to taxpayers, and for other purposes - regarding all bio-pharmaceutical related provisions. H.R 5376 the Build Back Better Act - regarding all bio-pharmaceutical related provision.
2021 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
HR 1319 - American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 - regarding all bio-pharmaceutical related provisions S.464 - Safe Step Act - regarding all bio-pharmaceutical related provisions H.R 2071 - To amend Part D of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require the Secretary of health and Human Services to negotiate covered Part D drug prices on behalf of Medicare beneficiaries - regarding all bio-pharmaceutical related provisions. S.908/H.R 2139 - A bill to amend title XVII of the Social Security Act to provide for the negotiation of lower covered Part D drug prices on behalf of Medicare beneficiaries and the establishment and application of a formulary by the Secretary of Health and Human Services under Medicare Part D, and for other purposes - regarding all bio-pharmaceutical related provisions. International Reference Pricing/Most Favored Nation - regarding all bio-pharmaceutical related issues. No bill number. Issues related to the six protected classes of medicines under Medicare Part D - regarding all bio-pharmaceutical related issues. No bill number. H.R 1319 - The American Rescue Plan - regarding all bio-pharmaceutical related provisions. Cancer Drug Parity Act/Oral Parity - regarding all bio-pharmaceutical related provisions. No bill number. Issues related to the 340B Drug Pricing Program - regarding all bio-pharmaceutical related provisions. No bill number. Issues related to access and reimbursement of Chimeric Antigen Receptor Therapy (CAR T). No bill number. Essential Medicines/Buy American - regarding all bio-pharmaceutical related provisions. No bill number. H.R 5237 - To amend titles XI, XVIII, and XIX of the Social Security Act to lower prescription drug prices in the Medicare and Medicaid programs, to improve transparency related to pharmaceutical prices and transactions, to lower patients' out-of-pocket costs, and to ensure accountability to taxpayers, and for other purposes - regarding all bio-pharmaceutical related provisions. H.R 5376, the Build Back Better Act - regarding all bio-pharmaceutical related provisions.
2021 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
H.R. 3: Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act - Provisions related to prescription drug pricing, non-interference, and intellectual property H.R. 19: Lower Costs, More Cures Act of 2021 - Provisions related to prescription drugs H.R. 1227: Medicare-X Choice Act of 2021 - Provisions related to Part D and non-interference H.R. 1976: Medicare for All Act of 2021 - Provisions related to Part D and non-interference H.R. 2071: Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act of 2021 - Provisions related to Part D and non-interference H.R. 2139: Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Act - Provisions related to Part D and non-interference H.R. 5030: DIVERSE Trials Act - To improve diversity in clinical trials and data collection for COVID-19 and future public health threats to address social determinants of health H.R. 5260: Reduced Costs and Continued Cures Act - Provisions related to prescription drug pricing and access H.R. 5416: Give Kids a Chance Act - To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to establish additional authorities of the Food and Drug Administration regarding the conduct of pediatric investigations of molecularly targeted drugs to treat cancer, and for other purposes S. 386: Medicare-X Choice Act of 2021 - Provisions related to Part D and non-interference S. 833: Empowering Medicare Seniors to Negotiate Drug Prices Act of 2021 - Provisions related to Part D and non-interference S. 908: Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Act - Provisions related to prescription drug pricing and non-interference S. 983: CHOICE Act - Provisions related to Part D and non-interference S. 1123: PING Act - Provisions related to Part D and non-interference S. 2164: Lower Costs, More Cures Act - Provisions related to prescription drug pricing and access S. 2815: Seniors Saving on Insulin Act - Provisions related to Part D and insulin pricing Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) drug policy issues and regulatory policy issues Part D redesign and policy issues including non-interference and rebates policy issues Part B policy issues Drug cost and pricing policy issues Inflation penalty policy issues VA drug pricing policy issues Transparency policy issues Alternative payment models policy issues Value-based purchasing arrangements policy issues Anti-Kickback Statute policy issues Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) policy issues Medicaid rebates and waiver policy issues Medicare prescription drug payments cards and related policy issues Tenncare III 1115 Medicaid Demonstration - regarding closed formulary Calendar Year (CY) 2022 Request for Applications (RFA) for the Part D payment Modernization Model - Part D Formulary Flexibility Final Rule; Medicaid Program; Establishing Minimum Standards in Medicaid State Drug Utilization Review (DUR) and Supporting Value-Based Purchasing (VBP) for Drugs Covered in Medicaid, Revising Medicaid Drug Rebate and Third Party Liability (TPL) Requirements
2021 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
21st Century Cures Act 2.0 ---H.R.6000: Cures 2.0 Act 340B Drug Discount Program ---H.R.5376: Build Back Better Act of 2021 ---Program Implementation & Oversight Biodefense Research, Development and Procurement Issues (Non-Funding) ---American Pandemic Preparedness Plan (AP3) ---Executive Order on Modernizing Influenza Vaccines ---Implementation of 21st Century Cures Act of 2016 ---Implementation of Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation (PAHPAI) Act of 2019 ---White House National Biodefense Strategy Biosimilars ---H.R.2815: BIO SIM Act ---H.R.5376: Build Back Better Act of 2021 ---Biosimilar Copay ---BSUFA Negotiations ---Reimbursement Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic ---H.R.133: Consolidated Appropriations Act for FY 2021 ---H.R.834: Pandemics Require Evaluating, Planning, And Responding Effectively (PREPARE) Act ---H.R.5237/H.R.5260: Reduced Costs and Continued Cures Act ---H.R.6119: Further Extending Government Funding Act ---S.2327: Seniors Prescription Drug Relief Act ---COVID-19 Lessons Learned ---COVID-19 Pricing-Related Provisions ---COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution ---Defense Production Act (DPA) ---Drug Supply Chain Management ---Healthcare Disparities ---Implementation of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act of 2020 ---In-Home Administration of Part B Drugs ---Medicare Reimbursement Policies ---Monoclonal Antibody Coverage and Utilization ---Patient Cost-Sharing and Smoothing ---PREP Act COVID-19 Declaration Coverage for Private Sector Procurement ---R&D Funding for Medical Countermeasures ---Restrictions on Intellectual Property Rights ---Senate HELP Pandemic Preparedness White Paper ---Supply Chain Issues ---TRIPS IP Waiver Diversity & Inclusion ---H.R.729: Strength in Diversity Act of 2021 ---H.R.3085: Equity in Neuroscience and Alzheimer's Clinical Trials (ENACT) Act of 2021 ---Clinical Trial Diversity ---Diverse and Equitable Participation in Clinical Trials (DEPICT) Act (Discussion Draft) Drug Evaluation and Review ---S.1644: Promising Pathway Act ---COVID-19 Lessons Learned ---Compassionate Use/Expanded Access ---Expedited Pathways ---Implementation of the Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) VI ---Innovation Incentives ---Patient-Focused Drug Development ---Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) VII Priorities ---Priority Review Voucher Programs ---Regulatory Reform & Modernization ---Use of Real-World Evidence Drug Importation ---H.R.4811: Medicare Negotiation and Competitive Licensing Act Drug Manufacturing, Quality & Distribution ---H.R.7767: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for credits against tax for domestic medical and drug manufacturing and advanced medical manufacturing equipment. ---Drug Shortages ---Executive Order on Buy American ---Inspections ---Pharmacy Compounding & Oversight ---Supply Chain Integrity and Traceability Drug Patenting ---H.R.153: Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act of 2021 ---H.R.2873/S.1435: Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Through Promoting Competition Act of 2021 ---H.R.2883/S.1485: Stop Stalling Access to Affordable Medications ---H.R.2884/S.1435: Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Through Improvements to Patent Litigation Act of 2021 ---H.R.2891/S.1428: Preserve Access to Affordable Generics and Biosimilars Act ---H.R.4811: Medicare Negotiation and Competitive Licensing Act ---S.1435: Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Act of 2021 ---Restrictions on Intellectual Property Rights Drug Pricing ---H.R.3: Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act ---H.R.19/S.2164: Lower Costs, More Cures Act of 2021 ---H.R.2071: Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act of 2021 ---H.R.2139/S.908: Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Act ---H.R.2148/S.909: Prescription Drug Price Relief Act ---H.R.4811: Medicare Negotiation and Competitive Licensing Act ---H.R.5376: Build Back Better Act of 2021 ---S.1388: Prescription Pricing for the People Act of 2021 ---S.1435: Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Act of 2021 ---CMMI Authority ---COVID-19 Pricing-Related Provisions ---Senate Finance Committee Drug Pricing Principles Funding for Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Programs ---FY 2022 Appropriations ---H.R.133: Consolidated Appropriations Act for FY 2021 ---H.R.3932/S.2076: Pioneering Antimicrobial Subscriptions to End Upsurging Resistance (PASTEUR) ---H.R.4127: DISARM Act ---H.R.6119: Further Extending Government Funding Act ---Implementation of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act of 2020 Funding for Biodefense/Biomedical/Emergency Preparedness Research, Development and Procurement ---FY 2022 Appropriations ---H.R.133: Consolidated Appropriations Act for FY 2021 ---H.R.5376: Build Back Better Act of 2021 ---H.R.6119: Further Extending Government Funding Act ---Funding for Strategic National Stockpile ---Implementation of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act of 2020 Funding for FDA ---FY 2022 Appropriations ---H.R.133: Consolidated Appropriations Act for FY 2021 ---H.R.6119: Further Extending Government Funding Act ---Implementation of the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act for FY 2020 ---Implementation of the Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) VI ---Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) VII Priorities Funding for Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) ---FY 2022 Appropriations ---H.R.133: Consolidated Appropriations Act for FY 2021 ---H.R.6119: Further Extending Government Funding Act Funding for National Institutes of Health ---FY 2022 Appropriations ---H.R.133: Consolidated Appropriations Act for FY 2021 ---H.R.6119: Further Extending Government Funding Act ---Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) Funding for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Vaccine Programs ---FY 2022 Appropriations ---H.R.133: Consolidated Appropriations Act for FY 2021 ---H.R.6119: Further Extending Government Funding Act ---Funding for 2022-2023 Influenza Season Preparedness and Response ---Funding for Routine Immunization Infrastructure during Pandemic ---Implementation of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act of 2020 Funding for the HHS Office of Infectious Disease and HIV/AIDS Policy ---FY 2022 Appropriations Generic Drug Entry ---H.R.2883: Stop Stalling Access to Affordable Medications Act Medicaid ---H.R.3: Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act ---H.R.2139/S.908: Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Act ---H.R.2170/S.581: Helping Adults Protect Immunity (HAPI) Act of 2021 ---H.R.5125: Strengthening Innovation in Medicare and Medicaid Act ---H.R.5376: Build Back Better Act of 2021 ---Alternative Payment Arrangements for Gene Therapies ---Average Manufacturer Price Calculations ---Drug Benefit Design ---Pricing and Rebates ---Value-Based Purchasing (VBP) Rule Opioid Crisis ---FDA Reforms Orphan Drug Issues ---H.R.1629: Fairness in Orphan Drug Exclusivity Act ---H.R.5376: Build Back Better Act of 2021 ---Tax Credit Reimbursement and Coverage of Innovative Products ---H.R.3: Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act ---H.R.19/S.2164: Lower Costs, More Cures Act of 2021 ---H.R.133: Consolidated Appropriations Act for FY 2021 ---H.R.6119: Further Extending Government Funding Act ---H.R.2071: Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act of 2021 ---H.R.2139/S.908: Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Act ---H.R.2148/S.909: Prescription Drug Price Relief Act ---H.R.5237/H.R.5260: Reduced Costs and Continued Cures Act ---H.R.5376: Build Back Better Act of 2021 ---S.2327: Seniors Prescription Drug Relief Act ---Administration Rebate Rule ---CMMI Authority ---Patient Cost-Sharing and Smoothing ---Value-Based Purchasing (VBP) Rule Vaccines and Infectious Diseases ---FY 2022 Appropriations ---H.R.951/H.R.959/S.345/S.346: Maternal Vaccinations Act of 2021 ---H.R.1978/S.912: Protecting Seniors through Immunizations Act of 2021 ---H.R.2170/S.581: Helping Adults Protect Immunity (HAPI) Act of 2021 ---H.R.2347/S.2691: Strengthening the Vaccines for Children Program Act of 2021 ---H.R.3655: Vaccine Injury Compensation Modernization Act of 2021 ---H.R.3932/S.2076: Pioneering Antimicrobial Subscriptions to End Upsurging Resistance (PASTEUR) ---H.R.4127: DISARM Act ---H.R.5376: Build Back Better Act of 2021 ---S.4509: Vaccine and Coverage Certainty (VACC) Act ---Adult Immunization ---MCM Manufacturing & Capacity ---MCM R&D Incentives ---Monoclonal Antibody Coverage and Utilization ---Vaccine and Antimicrobial Resistance Product Development and Incentives ---Vaccine Injury Compensation Program Vaccine Injury Compensation Program ---FY 2022 Appropriations ---H.R.3656: Vaccine Access Improvement Act of 2021 ---S.3087: Vaccine Access Improvement Act of 2021 ---Implementation of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act of 2020 ---Implementation of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act of 2020
2021 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
21st Century Cures Act 2.0 ---H.R.6000: Cures 2.0 Act 340B Drug Discount Program ---H.R.5376: Build Back Better Act of 2021 ---Program Implementation & Oversight Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic ---H.R.5237/H.R.5260: Reduced Costs and Continued Cures Act ---S.2327: Seniors Prescription Drug Relief Act ---Patient Cost-Sharing and Smoothing Drug Pricing ---H.R.3: Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act ---H.R.19/S.2164: Lower Costs, More Cures Act of 2021 ---H.R.133: Consolidated Appropriations Act for FY 2021 ---H.R.2071: Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act of 2021 ---H.R.2139/S.908: Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Act ---H.R.2148/S.909: Prescription Drug Price Relief Act ---H.R.4811: Medicare Negotiation and Competitive Licensing Act;H.R.5376 ---H.R.5376: Build Back Better Act of 2021 ---H.R.6119: Further Extending Government Funding Act ---CMMI Authority ---COVID-19 Pricing-Related Provisions Medicaid ---H.R.3: Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act ---H.R.2139/S.908: Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Act ---H.R.2170/S.581: Helping Adults Protect Immunity (HAPI) Act of 2021 ---H.R.5125: Strengthening Innovation in Medicare and Medicaid Act ---H.R.5376: Build Back Better Act of 2021 ---Alternative Payment Arrangements for Gene Therapies ---Average Manufacturer Price Calculations ---Drug Benefit Design ---Pricing and Rebates ---Value-Based Purchasing (VBP) Rule Reimbursement and Coverage of Innovative Products ---H.R.3: Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act ---H.R.19/S.2164: Lower Costs, More Cures Act of 2021 ---H.R.2071: Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act of 2021 ---H.R.2139/S.908: Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Act ---H.R.2148/S.909: Prescription Drug Price Relief Act ---H.R.5237/H.R.5260: Reduced Costs and Continued Cures Act ---S.2327: Seniors Prescription Drug Relief Act ---Administration Rebate Rule ---CMMI Authority ---Drug Pricing Provisions ---Patient Cost-Sharing and Smoothing ---Value-Based Purchasing (VBP) Rule Vaccines and Infectious Diseases ---FY 2022 Appropriations ---H.R.1978/S.912: Protecting Seniors through Immunizations Act ---H.R.2170/S.581: Helping Adults Protect Immunity (HAPI) Act of 2021 ---H.R.3932/S.2076: Pioneering Antimicrobial Subscriptions to End Upsurging Resistance (PASTEUR) ---H.R.4127: DISARM Act ---H.R.5376: Build Back Better Act of 2021
2021 · third_quarter · Pharmacy
H.R. 3 - Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act - Rep. Pallone, Frank, Jr. [D-NJ-6] - drug pricing H.R. 153 - Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act of 2021 - Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1] - generic drugs H.R. 1829 - Pharmacy Benefit Manager Accountability Study Act of 2021 - Rep. Harshbarger, Diana [R-TN-1] - PBMs H.R. 1873 - Advancing Education on Biosimilars Act of 2021 - Rep. Bucshon, Larry [R-IN-8] - drug education H.R. 2071 - Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act of 2021 - Rep. Welch, Peter [D-VT-At Large] - Part D price negotiation H.R. 2139 - Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Act - Rep. Doggett, Lloyd [D-TX-35] - Part D price negotiation H.R. 2148 - Prescription Drug Price Relief Act of 2021 - Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17] - excessive drug pricing H.R. 2608 - Ensuring Seniors Access to Local Pharmacies Act of 2021 - Rep. Welch, Peter [D-VT-At Large] - rural health H.R. 2829 - End Price Gouging for Medications Act - Rep. Welch, Peter [D-VT-At Large] - reference prices H.R. 2846 - Ensuring Access to Lower-Cost Medicines for Seniors Act of 2021 - Rep. McKinley, David B. [R-WV-1] - biosimilar drugs H.R. 2855 - Star Rating for Biosimilars Act - Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20] - biosimilar drugs H.R. 2891 - Preserve Access to Affordable Generics and Biosimilars Act - Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-10] - biosimilar drugs H.R. 3831 - Seniors Securing Access to Vital and Essential Prescription Drugs Act - Rep. Lee, Susie [D-NV-3] - Part D H.R. 4121 - PRO Seniors Act - Rep. Arrington, Jodey C. [R-TX-19] - drug rebates H.R. 4417 - Capping Drug Costs for Seniors Act of 2021 - Rep. Horsford, Steven [D-NV-4] - reduces out of pocket spending H.R. 4418 - SPIKE Act - Rep. Horsford, Steven [D-NV-4] - Medicare drug price threshold S. 298 - Pharmacy Benefit Manager Accountability Study Act of 2021 - Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN] - PBMs S. 833 - Empowering Medicare Seniors to Negotiate Drug Prices Act of 2021 - Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN] - Part D price negotiation S. 898 - Fair Accountability and Innovative Research Drug Pricing Act of 2021 - Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI] - reporting price increases S. 908 - Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Act - Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT] - Part D price negotiation S. 1123 - PING Act - Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN] - Part D non-interference S. 1323 - End Price Gouging for Medications Act - Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] - reference prices S. 1428 - Preserve Access to Affordable Generics and Biosimilars Act - Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN] - biosimilar drugs S. 2257 - Expanding Access to Affordable Prescription Drugs and Medical Devices Act - Sen. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV] - drug shortages and costs S. 2304 - DTC Act of 2021- Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL] - drug pricing S. 2327 - Seniors Prescription Drug Relief Act - Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA] - Medicare part D modernization redesign and reduces out of pocket spending S. 2815 - Seniors Saving on Insulin Act - Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA] - Part D Senior Savings model Regulatory Issues: Issues relating to long term safety and effectiveness of medical devices and drugs, including registries; issues relating to post-market surveillance of drugs and medical devices; issues relating to price of drugs and biologics and proposals to limit high prices; issues related to prescription drug coupons and discount programs; issues relating to vaccines; issues related to health equity; issues related to vaccination; potential Medicare NCD relating to monoclonal antibodies for treatment of Alzheimers disease; Executive Orders relating to international pricing, Part D rebates, insulin costs, and importation; issues related to drug patents and market exclusivity; issues related to pharmacy benefit managers; issues related to biosimilars; issues related to approval of drugs and biologics; issues relating to opioids; issues relating to COVID-19, including vaccines and therapeutics; issues related to health care price transparency; issues relating to prescription drug rebates; direct-to-consumer advertising for prescription drugs; issues related to proposed changes to removal of safe harbor protection for rebates (proposed rule); issues relating to access for investigational drugs; and other issues relating to health care reform implementation.
2021 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
H.R. 3: Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act - Provisions related to prescription drug pricing, non-interference, and intellectual property H.R. 19: Lower Costs, More Cures Act of 2021 - Provisions related to prescription drugs H.R. 550: Immunization Infrastructure Modernization Act H.R.3684 - Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act - provisions related to vial size wastage policy H.R.5260 - Reduced Costs and Continued Cures Act H.R. 7614: Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2021 H.R. 7616: Defense, Commerce, Justice, Science, Energy and Water Development, Financial Services and General Government, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2021 H.R. 4100/S. 1712: DISARM Act of 2019 a Provisions related to antimicrobial drug development H.R. 6222: Ensuring Affordable COVID-19 Preventive Care Act of 2020 Provisions related to prescription drug pricing and access H.R. 1227: Medicare-X Choice Act of 2021 - Provisions related to Part D and non-interference H.R. 1976: Medicare for All Act of 2021 - Provisions related to Part D and non-interference H.R. 2010: Public Option Deficit Reduction Act - Provisions related to Part D and non-interference H.R. 2071: Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act of 2021 - Provisions related to Part D and non-interference H.R. 2139: Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Act - Provisions related to Part D and non-interference H.R. 5260: Reduced Costs and Continued Cures Act - Provisions related to prescription drug pricing and access H.R. 5463: Drug Pricing Transparency and Accountability Act - To increase reporting requirements and transparency requirements in the 340B Drug Pricing Program, and for other purposes S. 386: Medicare-X Choice Act of 2021 - Provisions related to Part D and non-interference S. 833: Empowering Medicare Seniors to Negotiate Drug Prices Act of 2021 - Provisions related to Part D and non-interference S. 908: Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Act - Provisions related to prescription drug pricing and non-interference S. 983: CHOICE Act - Provisions related to Part D and non-interference S. 1619/H.R. 2862: VACCINES Act S. 1872/H.R. 5075: Protecting Seniors Through Immunization Act S. 2304: Strategies To Address Antibiotic Resistance Act a Provisions related to antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and other issues S. 4320: Coronavirus Response Additional Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020 S. 4760/H.R. 8920: PASTEUR Act (AMR) S. 4864/H.R. 8725: HAP Act; Medicaid financial barriers S. 1123: PING Act - Provisions related to Part D and non-interference S. 1287: REFUND Act of 2021 - Provisions related to Part B and vial sizes S. 1773: Prescription Drug Pricing Dashboard Act - Provisions related to Medicare, Medicaid and prescription drug pricing transparency S. 1898: Affordable Medications Act - Provisions related to prescription drug pricing, Part D, non-interference, Part B, and intellectual property S. 2164: Lower Costs, More Cures Act - Provisions related to prescription drug pricing and access S. 2327: Seniors Prescription Drug Relief Act - Provisions related to Part D, prescription drug access and pricing Part D redesign and policy issues including non-interference and rebates policy issues Part B policy issues Drug cost and pricing policy issues VA drug pricing policy issues Transparency policy issues Alternative payment models policy issues Value-based purchasing arrangements policy issues Anti-Kickback Statute policy issues Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) policy issues Medicaid rebates and waiver policy issues Medicare prescription drug payments cards and related policy issues ___ Tenncare III 1115 Medicaid Demonstration - regarding closed formulary Final Rule; Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2021; Notice Requirement for Non-Federal Governmental Plans Final Rule; Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2022; Updates to State Innovation Waiver (Section 1332 Waiver) Implementing Regulations Final Rule; Fraud and Abuse; Removal of Safe Harbor Protection for Rebates Involving Prescription Pharmaceuticals and Creation of New Safe Harbor Protection for Certain Point-of-Sale Reductions in Price on Prescription Pharmaceuticals and Certain Pharmacy Benefit Manager Service Fees
2021 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
H.R. 2163 - To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act to require a group health plan or health insurance coverage offered in connection with such a plan to provide an exceptions process for an medication step therapy protocol, and for other purposes regarding all bio-pharmaceutical related provisions. H.R 2071 - To amend Part D of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require the Secretary of health and Human Services to negotiate covered Part D drug prices on behalf of Medicare beneficiaries regarding all bio-pharmaceutical related provisions. S.908/H.R 2139 - A bill to amend title XVII of the Social Security Act to provide for the negotiation of lower covered Part D drug prices on behalf of Medicare beneficiaries and the establishment and application of a formulary by the Secretary of Health and Human Services under Medicare Part D, and for other purposes regarding all bio-pharmaceutical related provisions. International Reference Pricing/Most Favored Nation regarding all bio-pharmaceutical related issues. No bill number. Issues related to the six protected classes of medicines under Medicare Part D regarding all bio-pharmaceutical related issues. No bill number. H.R 1319 - The American Rescue Plan regarding all bio-pharmaceutical related provisions. H.R 4385 - Cancer Drug Parity Act/Oral Parity regarding all bio-pharmaceutical related provisions. Issues related to the 340B Drug Pricing Program regarding all bio-pharmaceutical related provisions. No bill number. Issues related to access and reimbursement of Chimeric Antigen Receptor Therapy (CAR T). No bill number. H.R.3 - Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act - Establishes several programs and requirements relating to the prices of prescription drugs, health care coverage and costs, and public health regarding all bio-pharmaceutical related provisions H.R. 19 - Lower Cost, More Cures Act of 2021 - To provide for certain reforms with respect to the Medicare program under title XVIII of the Social Security Act, the Medicaid program under title XIX of such Act, the Food and Drug Administration, and for other purposes regarding all bio-pharmaceutical related provisions H.R 5237 - To amend titles XI, XVIII, and XIX of the Social Security Act to lower prescription drug prices in the Medicare and Medicaid programs, to improve transparency related to pharmaceutical prices and transactions, to lower patients' out-of-pocket costs, and to ensure accountability to taxpayers, and for other purposes - regarding all bio-pharmaceutical related provisions.
2021 · third_quarter · Health Issues
HR 1319 - American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 - regarding all bio-pharmaceutical related provisions S.464 - Safe Step Act - regarding all bio-pharmaceutical related provisions H.R 2071 - To amend Part D of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require the Secretary of health and Human Services to negotiate covered Part D drug prices on behalf of Medicare beneficiaries - regarding all bio-pharmaceutical related provisions. S.908/H.R 2139 - A bill to amend title XVII of the Social Security Act to provide for the negotiation of lower covered Part D drug prices on behalf of Medicare beneficiaries and the establishment and application of a formulary by the Secretary of Health and Human Services under Medicare Part D, and for other purposes - regarding all bio-pharmaceutical related provisions. International Reference Pricing/Most Favored Nation - regarding all bio-pharmaceutical related issues. No bill number. Issues related to the six protected classes of medicines under Medicare Part D - regarding all bio-pharmaceutical related issues. No bill number. H.R 1319 - The American Rescue Plan - regarding all bio-pharmaceutical related provisions. Cancer Drug Parity Act/Oral Parity - regarding all bio-pharmaceutical related provisions. No bill number. Issues related to the 340B Drug Pricing Program - regarding all bio-pharmaceutical related provisions. No bill number. Issues related to access and reimbursement of Chimeric Antigen Receptor Therapy (CAR T). No bill number. Essential Medicines/Buy American - regarding all bio-pharmaceutical related provisions. No bill number. H.R 5237 - To amend titles XI, XVIII, and XIX of the Social Security Act to lower prescription drug prices in the Medicare and Medicaid programs, to improve transparency related to pharmaceutical prices and transactions, to lower patients' out-of-pocket costs, and to ensure accountability to taxpayers, and for other purposes - regarding all bio-pharmaceutical related provisions.
2021 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
S. 368/ H.R. 1332: Telehealth Modernization Act S. 754/ H.R. 1916: Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act S. 833/ H.R. 2071: Empowering Medicare Seniors to Negotiate Drug Prices Act S. 1512/ H.R. 2903: CONNECT for Health Act of 2021 S. 1988/H.R. 5425: Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act H.R. 366: Protecting Access to Post-COVID-19 Telehealth Act H.R. 3173: Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act H.R. 3447: Permanency for Audio-Only Telehealth Act H.R. 4040: Advancing Telehealth Beyond Covid-19 Act S. 1731: Medicare Audiologist Access and Services Act Support for the elimination of the Medicare Appropriate Use Criteria (AUC) Program for advanced diagnostic imaging. Support for policies to address the COVID-19 pandemic, including extending temporary relief for Medicare Physician Fee Schedule payments and postponing Medicare sequestration cuts beyond 2021. Support for a permanent expansion of telehealth in Medicare, including eliminating on originating site and geographic restrictions. Support for policies to address prescription drug costs, including supporting direct negotiation in Medicare, improving drug pricing transparency, and capping beneficiary out-of-pocket costs in Medicare Part D.
Client expense: $200,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2021 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
H.R. 3: Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act - Provisions related to prescription drug pricing, non-interference, and intellectual property H.R. 19: Lower Costs, More Cures Act of 2021 - Provisions related to prescription drugs H.R. 1227: Medicare-X Choice Act of 2021 - Provisions related to Part D and non-interference H.R. 1976: Medicare for All Act of 2021 - Provisions related to Part D and non-interference H.R. 2010: Public Option Deficit Reduction Act - Provisions related to Part D and non-interference H.R. 2071: Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act of 2021 - Provisions related to Part D and non-interference H.R. 2139: Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Act - Provisions related to Part D and non-interference H.R. 5260: Reduced Costs and Continued Cures Act - Provisions related to prescription drug pricing and access H.R. 5463: Drug Pricing Transparency and Accountability Act - To increase reporting requirements and transparency requirements in the 340B Drug Pricing Program, and for other purposes S. 386: Medicare-X Choice Act of 2021 - Provisions related to Part D and non-interference S. 833: Empowering Medicare Seniors to Negotiate Drug Prices Act of 2021 - Provisions related to Part D and non-interference S. 908: Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Act - Provisions related to prescription drug pricing and non-interference S. 983: CHOICE Act - Provisions related to Part D and non-interference S. 1123: PING Act - Provisions related to Part D and non-interference S. 1287: REFUND Act of 2021 - Provisions related to Part B and vial sizes S. 1773: Prescription Drug Pricing Dashboard Act - Provisions related to Medicare, Medicaid and prescription drug pricing transparency S. 1898: Affordable Medications Act - Provisions related to prescription drug pricing, Part D, non-interference, Part B, and intellectual property S. 2164: Lower Costs, More Cures Act - Provisions related to prescription drug pricing and access S. 2327: Seniors Prescription Drug Relief Act - Provisions related to Part D, prescription drug access and pricing S. 2815: Seniors Saving on Insulin Act - Provisions related to Part D and insulin pricing Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) drug policy issues and regulatory policy issues Part D redesign and policy issues including non-interference and rebates policy issues Part B policy issues Drug cost and pricing policy issues VA drug pricing policy issues Transparency policy issues Alternative payment models policy issues Value-based purchasing arrangements policy issues Anti-Kickback Statute policy issues Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) policy issues Medicaid rebates and waiver policy issues Medicare prescription drug payments cards and related policy issues Tenncare III 1115 Medicaid Demonstration - regarding closed formulary Final Rule; Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2021; Notice Requirement for Non-Federal Governmental Plans Final Rule; Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2022; Updates to State Innovation Waiver (Section 1332 Waiver) Implementing Regulations Final Rule; Fraud and Abuse; Removal of Safe Harbor Protection for Rebates Involving Prescription Pharmaceuticals and Creation of New Safe Harbor Protection for Certain Point-of-Sale Reductions in Price on Prescription Pharmaceuticals and Certain Pharmacy Benefit Manager Service Fees
2021 · second_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
S. 368/ H.R. 1332: Telehealth Modernization Act S. 748: Medicare Sequester Relief Act S. 754/ H.R. 1916: Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act S. 833/ H.R. 2071: Empowering Medicare Seniors to Negotiate Drug Prices Act S. 1512/ H.R. 2903: CONNECT for Health Act of 2021 H.R. 366: Protecting Access to Post-COVID-19 Telehealth Act H.R. 3173: Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act Support extension of 3.75% increase to Medicare Physician Fee Schedule payments Support for the elimination of the Medicare Appropriate Use Criteria (AUC) Program for advanced diagnostic imaging. Support for policies to address the COVID-19 pandemic, including extending temporary relief for Medicare Physician Fee Schedule payments, postponing Medicare sequestration cuts beyond 2021, and retaining telemedicine. Support for a permanent expansion of telehealth in Medicare, including eliminating on originating site and geographic restrictions. Support for policies to address prescription drug costs, including supporting direct negotiation in Medicare, improving drug pricing transparency, and capping beneficiary out-of-pocket costs in Medicare Part D.
Client expense: $230,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2021 · second_quarter · Pharmacy
H.R. 3 - Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act - Rep. Pallone, Frank, Jr. [D-NJ-6] - drug pricing H.R. 153 - Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act of 2021 - Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1] - generic drugs H.R. 1829 - To require the Government Accountability Office to study the role pharmaceutical benefit managers play in the pharmaceutical supply chain and provide Congress with appropriate policy recommendations, and for other purposes - Rep. Harshbarger, Diana [R-TN-1] - PBMs H.R. 1873 - To educate health care providers and the public on biosimilar biological products, and for other purposes - Rep. Bucshon, Larry [R-IN-8] - drug education H.R. 2071 - To amend part D of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to negotiate covered part D drug prices on behalf of Medicare beneficiaries - Rep. Welch, Peter [D-VT-At Large] - Part D price negotiation H.R. 2139 - Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Act - Rep. Doggett, Lloyd [D-TX-35] - Part D price negotiation H.R. 2148 - Prescription Drug Price Relief Act of 2021 - Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17] - excessive drug pricing H.R. 2608 - Ensuring Seniors Access to Local Pharmacies Act of 2021 - Rep. Welch, Peter [D-VT-At Large] - rural health H.R. 2829 - To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish reference prices for prescription drugs for purposes of Federal health programs - Rep. Welch, Peter [D-VT-At Large] - reference prices H.R. 2846 - Ensuring Access to Lower-Cost Medicines for Seniors Act of 2021 - Rep. McKinley, David B. [R-WV-1] - biosimilar drugs H.R. 2855 - Star Rating for Biosimilars Act - Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20] - biosimilar drugs H.R. 2891 - Preserve Access to Affordable Generics and Biosimilars Act - Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-10] - biosimilar drugs H.R. 3831 - Seniors Securing Access to Vital and Essential Prescription Drugs Act - Rep. Lee, Susie [D-NV-3] - Part D H.R. 4121 - To codify a final rule issued by the Secretary of Health and Human Services relating to fraud and abuse and the removal of safe harbor protection for certain drug rebates - Rep. Arrington, Jodey C. [R-TX-19] - drug rebates S. 298 - Pharmacy Benefit Manager Accountability Study Act of 2021 - Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN] - PBMs S. 833 - A bill to amend XVIII of the Social Security Act to allow the Secretary of Health and Human Services to negotiate fair prescription drug prices under part D of the Medicare program - Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN] - Part D price negotiation S. 898 - Fair Accountability and Innovative Research Drug Pricing Act of 2021 - Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI] - reporting price increases S. 908 - Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Act - Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT] - Part D price negotiation S. 1123 - PING Act - Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN] - Part D non-interference S. 1132 - A bill to establish a cap on out-of-pocket costs for insulin - Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA] - out-of-pocket costs S. 1323 - A bill to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish reference prices for prescription drugs for purposes of Federal health programs - Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] - reference prices S. 1428 - Preserve Access to Affordable Generics and Biosimilars Act - Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN] - biosimilar drugs S. 2257 - A bill to provide Federal support for nonprofit generic and essential medicine and device manufacturers to increase the availability of drugs and devices in order to reduce drug or device shortages and drug and device costs - Sen. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV] - drug shortages and costs S. 2304 - A bill to amend title XI of the Social Security Act to require that direct-to-consumer advertisements for prescription drugs and biological products include an appropriate disclosure of pricing information - Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL] - drug pricing Regulatory Issues: Issues relating to long term safety and effectiveness of medical devices and drugs, including registries; issues relating to post-market surveillance of drugs and medical devices; issues relating to price of drugs and biologics and proposals to limit high prices; issues related to prescription drug coupons and discount programs; issues relating to vaccines; issues related to health equity; issues related to vaccination; potential Medicare NCD relating to monoclonal antibodies for treatment of Alzheimers disease; Executive Orders relating to international pricing, Part D rebates, insulin costs, and importation; issues related to drug patents and market exclusivity; issues related to pharmacy benefit managers; issues related to biosimilars; issues related to approval of drugs and biologics; issues relating to opioids; issues relating to COVID-19, including vaccines and therapeutics; issues related to health care price transparency; issues relating to prescription drug rebates; direct-to-consumer advertising for prescription drugs; issues related to proposed changes to removal of safe harbor protection for rebates (proposed rule); issues relating to access for investigational drugs; and other issues relating to health care reform implementation.
| Democratic |
| ME |
| David N. Cicilline | Democratic | RI |
| Debbie Wasserman Schultz | Democratic | FL |
| Kathy Castor | Democratic | FL |
| Mark Pocan | Democratic | WI |
| Raul Ruiz | Democratic | CA |
| Raúl M. Grijalva | Democratic | AZ |
| Ruben Gallego | Democratic | AZ |
| Stephen F. Lynch | Democratic | MA |
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, 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), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $3,740,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, White House Office
Client expense: $3,740,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $3,230,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, White House Office
Client expense: $7,270,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $3,220,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, White House Office
Client expense: $3,220,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, White House Office
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $1,110,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
Client expense: $6,340,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Congressional Budget Office (CBO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $2,890,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Client expense: $3,120,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, White House Office
Client expense: $1,100,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $4,680,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
Client expense: $3,170,000 · 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), SENATE, White House Office
Client expense: $3,170,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, White House Office
Client expense: $830,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
Client expense: $8,070,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $1,000,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
Client expense: $730,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
Client expense: $1,000,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Client expense: $2,630,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Congressional Budget Office (CBO), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Client expense: $710,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Client expense: $710,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Client expense: $7,160,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE
Client expense: $3,370,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Client expense: $3,370,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Client expense: $2,250,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Client expense: $1,200,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Client expense: $1,740,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Client expense: $1,740,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $7,440,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $2,510,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Congressional Budget Office (CBO), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office