Cancer Patient Equity Act of 2021
Legislative Progress
Introduced
September 27, 2021
Latest Action
September 28, 2021
Primary Sponsor
G. K. ButterfieldDemocratic(NC)
Momentum (last 30 days)
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0 actions · 0 new cosponsors · 0 votes
Speed vs cohort
43pct
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vs 9,698 other HR bills in the 117th — cohort avg 63d
Cancer Patient Equity Act of 2021 This bill provides for coverage of certain cancer diagnostic and laboratory tests under Medicare, Medicaid, and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Specifically, the bill provides for coverage of microarray analysis, DNA and RNA sequencing, whole-exome sequencing, and other next-generation sequencing for individuals diagnosed with cancer. Additionally, the Department of Health and Human Services must establish an education and awareness program for physicians and the public about genomic testing and the role of genetic counselors.
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2025 · second_quarter · Health Issues
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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- Coverage and reimbursement of biomarker testing, including the Cancer Patient Equity Act of 2021(H.R.5377) - Diagnostic regulatory reforms, including the Verifying Accurate Leading-edge IVCT Development Act of 2023 (H.R.2369) and the pilot program for Oncology Drug Products Used with Certain In Vitro Diagnostic Tests - Price transparency for clinical laboratory diagnostic tests, including the Promoting Access to Treatments and Increasing Extremely Needed Transparency Act of 2023 (H.R.3561) - Import of biological specimens for testing in a clinical laboratory
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2023 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Coverage and reimbursement of biomarker testing, including the Cancer Patient Equity Act of 2021(H.R.5377)
Client expense: $90,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
2022 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (H.R. 2256/S. 834) Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act (H.R. 2255/S. 1024) Implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148) Hematology/oncology drug research and approval issues Implementation of the Food and Drug Administration Safety and Innovation Act (FDASIA) (P.L. 112-144) Clinical trials regulations and coverage Issues impacting coverage for hematologic diseases and conditions Issues related to CAR-T/cellular and gene therapies Issues impacting opioid access/use for patients with hematologic disease and disorders Issues impacting blood supply shortages/safety Issues related to convalescent plasma Issues related to health equity/disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on minority populations Issues related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in hematology research, practice, and training Cures 2.0 Act (H.R. 6000) Implementation of No Surprises Act (P.L. 116-260) Cancer Patient Equity Act of 2021 (H.R.5377) HELP Copays Act (H.R. 5801) Cancer Drug Parity Act of 2021 (H.R. 4385 / S. 3080) Sickle cell disease/trait issues Sickle Cell Disease Comprehensive Care Act (H.R. 6216 / S.3389) Impact of climate change on health Resolution expressing support for healthcare personnel and condemning assaults on healthcare personnel as the U.S. healthcare system faces unprecedented staffing shortages and increased workplace-related stressors (H.Res. 909) Sickle Cell Care Expansion Act (H.R. 7177/S.4425) Women's Health Protection Act (S. 1975/ H.R. 3755/S. 4132) Newborn Screening Saves Lives Reauthorization Act (H.R. 482/S. 350) Prior authorization Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act (H.R. 3173/S. 3018) Health Equity and Accountability Act (H.R. 7585) Issues related to maternal health care and abortion access Verifying Accurate Leading-edge IVCT Development (VALID) Act (H.R. 4128/S. 2209) Food and Drug Administration Safety and Landmark Advancements (FDASLA) Act (S. 4348) Affordability of employer coverage for family members/"family glitch Sickle Cell Disease Treatment Centers Act of 2022 (S. 4866/ H.R. 8855) Advancing Telehealth Beyond COVID Act (H.R. 4040) Resolution supporting the designation of September 2022 as "Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month" (H.Res.1330/S.Res.868) Let Doctors Provide Reproductive Health Care Act (S. 4723/H.R. 8650) FY2023 Consolidated Appropriations Act (H.R. 2617)
Client expense: $30,000 · 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), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 1260 - The Bipartisan Solution to Cyclical Violence Act of 2021 H.R. 8/S. 529 - The Bipartisan Background Checks Act/Background Check Expansion Act H.R. 2256/S. 834 - The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act Public Law No. 117-105/S. 610/H.R. 1667 - Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act H.R. 1319/PL 117-2 - American Rescue Plan Act H.R. 315 - Medicare Sequester COVID Moratorium Act H.R. 3173/S. 3018 - Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act S. 1593/H.R. 5149 - Ensuring Access to General Surgery Act H.R. 1025 - Kids Access to Primary Care Act of 2021 H.R. 5239/S. 2941 - Good Samaritan Health Professionals Act of 2021 H.R. 5305, the Extending Government Funding and Delivering Emergency Assistance Act. H.R. 4502 - Labor HHS Appropriations H.R. 4350 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 H.R. 2903/S. 1512 - CONNECT for Health Act H.R. 1332/S. 368 - Telehealth Modernization Act S. 2565 - Expanding Access to Palliative Care H.R. 5377 - Cancer Patient Equity Act H.R. 6020 the Supporting Medicare Providers Act of 2021 H.R.2256 - Build Back Better Act S. 3799 - PREVENT Pandemics Act H. Res 951/S. Res 532 - Recognizing 100 Years of the COT H. Res 997/S. Res 566 - ACS CoC anniversary resolution PL 109-417 - Pandemic and All Hazards Preparedness Act Reauthorization H.R. 7995 - Gold Card Act of 2022 S. 4269/H.R. 7850 - Prevent BLEEDing Act S. 4330 - SPARC Act S. 3658/H.R. 4122 - REDI Act S. 2938 - Bipartisan Safer Communities Act H.R. 2163/S. 464 - Safe Step Act H.R. 8163 - Improving Trauma Systems and Emergency Care Act H.R. 8800 - Supporting Medicare Providers Act of 2022 Department of Veterans Affairs Supremacy Project VA Scope of Practice Stop the Bleed training/program Rural health and equity NSA good faith estimate rule Global Surgery/Rare Surgery Commission on Cancer Legislative Agenda Appropriate Use Criteria (AUC) Firearms injury prevention, safety & research ACS Quality legislative proposal Local Coverage Determinations/Carrier Advisory Committees No Surprises Act Implementation Scope of Practice issues National Trauma and Emergency Preparedness System (NTEPS) Public Health Preparedness CY2022 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act NO PAIN Act COVID-19 Vaccines and Mental Health Maternal and gender disparities in health care The role of immigrant physicians in the U.S. Healthcare system Local Coverage Determinations/Carrier Access Committee Issues New Hernia Repair CPT Codes for 2023 Regional medical operations centers (RMOCs) Remote Patient Monitoring Social Determinants of Health Sequestration relief Ocular Regional Clinical Centers of Excellence (RCOEs) 21st Century Cures 2.0 Act Price Transparency Legislation Medicare Physician Payment Cuts MACRA Improvements National Trauma Systems Legislation Mission Zero Funding Prior Authorization Unique Patient Identifier/Appropriations Surgical Workforce Shortages ACA coverage expansion Global Surgical Codes Graduate Medical Education (GME) Alternative Payment Models
Client expense: $23,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
H.R. 1260 - The Bipartisan Solution to Cyclical Violence Act of 2021 H.R. 8/S. 529 - The Bipartisan Background Checks Act/Background Check Expansion Act H.R. 2256/S. 834 - The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act Public Law No. 117-105/S. 610/H.R. 1667 - Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act H.R. 1319/PL 117-2 - American Rescue Plan Act H.R. 315 - Medicare Sequester COVID Moratorium Act H.R. 3173/S. 3018 - Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act S. 1593/H.R. 5149 - Ensuring Access to General Surgery Act H.R. 1025 - Kids Access to Primary Care Act of 2021 H.R. 5239/S. 2941 - Good Samaritan Health Professionals Act of 2021 H.R. 5305, the Extending Government Funding and Delivering Emergency Assistance Act. H.R. 4502 - Labor HHS Appropriations H.R. 4350 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 H.R. 2903/S. 1512 - CONNECT for Health Act H.R. 1332/S. 368 - Telehealth Modernization Act S. 2565 - Expanding Access to Palliative Care H.R. 5377 - Cancer Patient Equity Act H.R. 6020 the Supporting Medicare Providers Act of 2021 H.R.2256 - Build Back Better Act S. 3799 - PREVENT Pandemics Act H. Res 951/S. Res 532 - Recognizing 100 Years of the COT H. Res 997/S. Res 566 - ACS CoC anniversary resolution PL 109-417 - Pandemic and All Hazards Preparedness Act Reauthorization H.R. 7995 - Gold Card Act of 2022 S. 4269/H.R. 7850 - Prevent BLEEDing Act S. 4330 - SPARC Act S. 3658/H.R. 4122 - REDI Act S. 2938 - Bipartisan Safer Communities Act H.R. 2163/S. 464 - Safe Step Act H.R. 8163 - Improving Trauma Systems and Emergency Care Act H.R. 8800 - Supporting Medicare Providers Act of 2022 Department of Veterans Affairs Supremacy Project VA Scope of Practice Stop the Bleed training/program Rural health and equity NSA good faith estimate rule Global Surgery/Rare Surgery Commission on Cancer Legislative Agenda Appropriate Use Criteria (AUC) Firearms injury prevention, safety & research ACS Quality legislative proposal Local Coverage Determinations/Carrier Advisory Committees No Surprises Act Implementation Scope of Practice issues National Trauma and Emergency Preparedness System (NTEPS) Public Health Preparedness CY2022 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act NO PAIN Act COVID-19 Vaccines and Mental Health Maternal and gender disparities in health care The role of immigrant physicians in the U.S. Healthcare system Local Coverage Determinations/Carrier Access Committee Issues New Hernia Repair CPT Codes for 2023 Regional medical operations centers (RMOCs) Remote Patient Monitoring Social Determinants of Health Sequestration relief Ocular Regional Clinical Centers of Excellence (RCOEs) 21st Century Cures 2.0 Act Price Transparency Legislation Medicare Physician Payment Cuts MACRA Improvements National Trauma Systems Legislation Mission Zero Funding Prior Authorization Unique Patient Identifier/Appropriations Surgical Workforce Shortages ACA coverage expansion Global Surgical Codes Graduate Medical Education (GME) Alternative Payment Models
Client expense: $23,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
H.R. 1260 - The Bipartisan Solution to Cyclical Violence Act of 2021 H.R. 8/S. 529 - The Bipartisan Background Checks Act/Background Check Expansion Act H.R. 2256/S. 834 - The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act Public Law No. 117-105/S. 610/H.R. 1667 - Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act H.R. 1319/PL 117-2 - American Rescue Plan Act H.R. 315 - Medicare Sequester COVID Moratorium Act H.R. 3173/S. 3018 - Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act S. 1593/H.R. 5149 - Ensuring Access to General Surgery Act H.R. 1025 - Kids Access to Primary Care Act of 2021 H.R. 5239/S. 2941 - Good Samaritan Health Professionals Act of 2021 H.R. 5305, the Extending Government Funding and Delivering Emergency Assistance Act. H.R. 4502 - Labor HHS Appropriations H.R. 4350 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 H.R. 2903/S. 1512 - CONNECT for Health Act H.R. 1332/S. 368 - Telehealth Modernization Act S. 2565 - Expanding Access to Palliative Care H.R. 5377 - Cancer Patient Equity Act H.R. 6020 the Supporting Medicare Providers Act of 2021 H.R.2256 - Build Back Better Act S. 3799 - PREVENT Pandemics Act H. Res 951/S. Res 532 - Recognizing 100 Years of the COT H. Res 997/S. Res 566 - ACS CoC anniversary resolution PL 109-417 - Pandemic and All Hazards Preparedness Act Reauthorization H.R. 7995 - Gold Card Act of 2022 S. 4269/H.R. 7850 - Prevent BLEEDing Act S. 4330 - SPARC Act S. 3658/H.R. 4122 - REDI Act S. 2938 - Bipartisan Safer Communities Act H.R. 2163/S. 464 - Safe Step Act H.R. 8163 - Improving Trauma Systems and Emergency Care Act H.R. 8800 - Supporting Medicare Providers Act of 2022 Department of Veterans Affairs Supremacy Project VA Scope of Practice Stop the Bleed training/program Rural health and equity NSA good faith estimate rule Global Surgery/Rare Surgery Commission on Cancer Legislative Agenda Appropriate Use Criteria (AUC) Firearms injury prevention, safety & research ACS Quality legislative proposal Local Coverage Determinations/Carrier Advisory Committees No Surprises Act Implementation Scope of Practice issues National Trauma and Emergency Preparedness System (NTEPS) Public Health Preparedness CY2022 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act NO PAIN Act COVID-19 Vaccines and Mental Health Maternal and gender disparities in health care The role of immigrant physicians in the U.S. Healthcare system Local Coverage Determinations/Carrier Access Committee Issues New Hernia Repair CPT Codes for 2023 Regional medical operations centers (RMOCs) Remote Patient Monitoring Social Determinants of Health Sequestration relief Ocular Regional Clinical Centers of Excellence (RCOEs) 21st Century Cures 2.0 Act Price Transparency Legislation Medicare Physician Payment Cuts MACRA Improvements National Trauma Systems Legislation Mission Zero Funding Prior Authorization Unique Patient Identifier/Appropriations Surgical Workforce Shortages ACA coverage expansion Global Surgical Codes Graduate Medical Education (GME) Alternative Payment Models
2022 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 1260 - The Bipartisan Solution to Cyclical Violence Act of 2021 H.R. 8/S. 529 - The Bipartisan Background Checks Act/Background Check Expansion Act H.R. 2256/S. 834 - The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act Public Law No. 117-105/S. 610/H.R. 1667 - Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act H.R. 1319/PL 117-2 - American Rescue Plan Act H.R. 315 - Medicare Sequester COVID Moratorium Act H.R. 3173/S. 3018 - Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act S. 1593/H.R. 5149 - Ensuring Access to General Surgery Act H.R. 1025 - Kids Access to Primary Care Act of 2021 H.R. 5239/S. 2941 - Good Samaritan Health Professionals Act of 2021 H.R. 5305, the Extending Government Funding and Delivering Emergency Assistance Act. H.R. 4502 - Labor HHS Appropriations H.R. 4350 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 H.R. 2903/S. 1512 - CONNECT for Health Act H.R. 1332/S. 368 - Telehealth Modernization Act S. 2565 - Expanding Access to Palliative Care H.R. 5377 - Cancer Patient Equity Act H.R. 6020 the Supporting Medicare Providers Act of 2021 H.R.2256 - Build Back Better Act S. 3799 - PREVENT Pandemics Act H. Res 951/S. Res 532 - Recognizing 100 Years of the COT H. Res 997/S. Res 566 - ACS CoC anniversary resolution PL 109-417 - Pandemic and All Hazards Preparedness Act Reauthorization H.R. 7995 - Gold Card Act of 2022 S. 4269/H.R. 7850 - Prevent BLEEDing Act S. 4330 - SPARC Act S. 3658/H.R. 4122 - REDI Act S. 2938 - Bipartisan Safer Communities Act H.R. 2163/S. 464 - Safe Step Act H.R. 8163 - Improving Trauma Systems and Emergency Care Act H.R. 8800 - Supporting Medicare Providers Act of 2022 Department of Veterans Affairs Supremacy Project VA Scope of Practice Stop the Bleed training/program Rural health and equity NSA good faith estimate rule Global Surgery/Rare Surgery Commission on Cancer Legislative Agenda Appropriate Use Criteria (AUC) Firearms injury prevention, safety & research ACS Quality legislative proposal Local Coverage Determinations/Carrier Advisory Committees No Surprises Act Implementation Scope of Practice issues National Trauma and Emergency Preparedness System (NTEPS) Public Health Preparedness CY2022 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act NO PAIN Act COVID-19 Vaccines and Mental Health Maternal and gender disparities in health care The role of immigrant physicians in the U.S. Healthcare system Local Coverage Determinations/Carrier Access Committee Issues New Hernia Repair CPT Codes for 2023 Regional medical operations centers (RMOCs) Remote Patient Monitoring Social Determinants of Health Sequestration relief Ocular Regional Clinical Centers of Excellence (RCOEs) 21st Century Cures 2.0 Act Price Transparency Legislation Medicare Physician Payment Cuts MACRA Improvements National Trauma Systems Legislation Mission Zero Funding Prior Authorization Unique Patient Identifier/Appropriations Surgical Workforce Shortages ACA coverage expansion Global Surgical Codes Graduate Medical Education (GME) Alternative Payment Models
2022 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
HR 315 - Medicare Sequester Moratorium Act - relief from Medicare sequester HR 1332/ S 368 -Telehealth Modernization Act - permanent repeal of Medicare geographic and originating site restrictions HR 1946/S 1873- Multi Cancer Early Detection Coverage and Screening Act - provide for Medicare coverage of multi-cancer early detection screening tests HR 1577/S 596 - Treat and Reduce Obesity Act of 2021 - expands Medicare coverage of intensive behavioral therapy for obesity HR 2347/S 2691 - Strengthening the Vaccines for Children Program Act of 2021 - ensure adequate access to vaccines under the Medicaid program and the Vaccines for Children program S 1287 - REFUND Act of 2021 - provide refunds for certain single dose vial drugs HR 2903/S 1512- CONNECT for Health Act of 2021 - expand access to telehealth services HR 3173/S 3018- Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021- establishes several requirements and standards relating to prior authorization processes under Medicare Advantage plans HR 3447 - Permanency for Audio-Only Telehealth Act- expand accessibility to certain telehealth services under Medicare HR 4110/S 3656- Reducing Hereditary Cancer Act- provide hereditary cancer genetic testing HR 3089/S 1544- Accelerating Kids' Access to Care Act- streamline enrollment under the Medicaid program of certain providers across State lines HR 1978/S 912- Protecting Seniors Through Immunization Act of 2021- improve Medicare coverage of vaccinations HR 7995- GOLD CARD Act of 2022- exempts qualifying physicians from prior authorization requirements in Medicare Advantage plans HR 5377- Cancer Patient Equity Act of 2021- provides coverage of cancer diagnostic and laboratory tests under Medicare, Medicaid, and CHIP Drug pricing- Inflation Reduction Act HR 8800- Supporting Medicare Providers Act of 2022- Medicare reimbursement HR 8487- Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2022- establishes several requirements and standards relating to prior authorization processes under Medicare Advantage plans Omnibus: PAYGO, sequestration, HR 8800, APM bonus HR 2410/S 5117- Medicare & You Handbook Improvement Act of 2021- requires the inclusion of information on prior authorization requirements and other utilization management techniques in the Medicare & You annual notice.
2022 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 1550 - PREVENT HPV Cancers Act H.R. 1557 - Treat and Reduce Obesity Act H.R. 2144 - Access to Genetic Counseling Act H.R. 5377 - Cancer Patient Equity Act
Client expense: $130,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
HR 315 - Medicare Sequester Moratorium Act - relief from Medicare sequester HR 1332/ S 368 -Telehealth Modernization Act - permanent repeal of Medicare geographic and originating site restrictions HR 1946/S 1873- Multi Cancer Early Detection Coverage and Screening Act - provide for Medicare coverage of multi-cancer early detection screening tests HR 1577/S 596 - Treat and Reduce Obesity Act of 2021 - expands Medicare coverage of intensive behavioral therapy for obesity HR 2347/S 2691 - Strengthening the Vaccines for Children Program Act of 2021 - ensure adequate access to vaccines under the Medicaid program and the Vaccines for Children program S 1287 - REFUND Act of 2021 - provide refunds for certain single dose vial drugs HR 2903/S 1512- CONNECT for Health Act of 2021 - expand access to telehealth services HR 3173/S 3018- Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021- stablishes several requirements and standards relating to prior authorization processes under Medicare Advantage plans HR 3447 - Permanency for Audio-Only Telehealth Act- expand accessibility to certain telehealth services under Medicare HR 4110/S 3656- Reducing Hereditary Cancer Act- provide hereditary cancer genetic testing HR 3089/S 1544- Accelerating Kids' Access to Care Act- streamline enrollment under the Medicaid program of certain providers across State lines HR 1978/S 912- Protecting Seniors Through Immunization Act of 2021- improve Medicare coverage of vaccinations HR 7995- GOLD CARD Act of 2022- exempts qualifying physicians from prior authorization requirements in Medicare Advantage plans HR 5377- Cancer Patient Equity Act of 2021- provides coverage of cancer diagnostic and laboratory tests under Medicare, Medicaid, and CHIP Drug pricing- Inflation Reduction Act HR 8800- Supporting Medicare Providers Act of 2022- Medicare reimbursement HR 8487- Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2022- establishes several requirements and standards relating to prior authorization processes under Medicare Advantage plans
2022 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
- Coverage and reimbursement of biomarker testing, including the Cancer Patient Equity Act of 2021(H.R.5377)
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · third_quarter · Health Issues
Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (H.R. 2256/S. 834) Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act (H.R. 2255/S. 1024) Implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148) Hematology/oncology drug research and approval issues Implementation of the Food and Drug Administration Safety and Innovation Act (FDASIA) (P.L. 112-144) Clinical trials regulations and coverage Issues impacting coverage for hematologic diseases and conditions Issues related to CAR-T/cellular and gene therapies Issues impacting opioid access/use for patients with hematologic disease and disorders Issues impacting blood supply shortages/safety Issues related to convalescent plasma Issues related to health equity/disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on minority populations Issues related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in hematology research, practice, and training Cures 2.0 Act (H.R. 6000) Implementation of No Surprises Act (P.L. 116-260) Cancer Patient Equity Act of 2021 (H.R.5377) HELP Copays Act (H.R. 5801) Cancer Drug Parity Act of 2021 (H.R. 4385 / S. 3080) Sickle cell disease/trait issues Sickle Cell Disease Comprehensive Care Act (H.R. 6216 / S.3389) Impact of climate change on health Resolution expressing support for healthcare personnel and condemning assaults on healthcare personnel as the U.S. healthcare system faces unprecedented staffing shortages and increased workplace-related stressors (H.Res. 909) Sickle Cell Care Expansion Act (H.R. 7177/S.4425) Women's Health Protection Act (S. 1975/ H.R. 3755/S. 4132) Newborn Screening Saves Lives Reauthorization Act (H.R. 482/S. 350) Prior authorization Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act (H.R. 3173/S. 3018) Health Equity and Accountability Act (H.R. 7585) Issues related to maternal health care and abortion access Verifying Accurate Leading-edge IVCT Development (VALID) Act (H.R. 4128/S. 2209) Food and Drug Administration Safety and Landmark Advancements (FDASLA) Act (S. 4348) Affordability of employer coverage for family members/"family glitch Sickle Cell Disease Treatment Centers Act of 2022 (S. 4866/ H.R. 8855) Advancing Telehealth Beyond COVID Act (H.R. 4040) Resolution supporting the designation of September 2022 as "Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month" (H.Res.1330)
2022 · third_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 1260 - The Bipartisan Solution to Cyclical Violence Act of 2021 H.R. 8/S. 529 - The Bipartisan Background Checks Act/Background Check Expansion Act H.R. 2256/S. 834 - The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act Public Law No. 117-105/S. 610/H.R. 1667 - Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act H.R. 1319/PL 117-2 - American Rescue Plan Act H.R. 315 - Medicare Sequester COVID Moratorium Act H.R. 3173/S. 3018 - Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act S. 1593/H.R. 5149 - Ensuring Access to General Surgery Act H.R. 1025 - Kids Access to Primary Care Act of 2021 H.R. 5239/S. 2941 - Good Samaritan Health Professionals Act of 2021 H.R. 5305, the Extending Government Funding and Delivering Emergency Assistance Act. H.R. 4502 - Labor HHS Appropriations H.R. 4350 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 H.R. 2903/S. 1512 - CONNECT for Health Act H.R. 1332/S. 368 - Telehealth Modernization Act S. 2565 - Expanding Access to Palliative Care H.R. 5377 - Cancer Patient Equity Act H.R. 6020 the Supporting Medicare Providers Act of 2021 H.R.2256 - Build Back Better Act S. 3799 - PREVENT Pandemics Act H. Res 951/S. Res 532 - Recognizing 100 Years of the COT H. Res 997/S. Res 566 - ACS CoC anniversary resolution PL 109-417 - Pandemic and All Hazards Preparedness Act Reauthorization H.R. 7995 - Gold Card Act of 2022 S. 4269/H.R. 7850 - Prevent BLEEDing Act S. 4330 - SPARC Act S. 3658/H.R. 4122 - REDI Act S. 2938 - Bipartisan Safer Communities Act H.R. 2163/S. 464 - Safe Step Act H.R. 8163 - Improving Trauma Systems and Emergency Care Act H.R. 8800 - Supporting Medicare Providers Act of 2022 NSA good faith estimate rule Global Surgery/Rare Surgery Commission on Cancer Legislative Agenda Appropriate Use Criteria (AUC) Firearms injury prevention, safety & research ACS Quality legislative proposal Local Coverage Determinations/Carrier Advisory Committees No Surprises Act Implementation Scope of Practice issues National Trauma and Emergency Preparedness System (NTEPS) Public Health Preparedness CY2022 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act NO PAIN Act COVID-19 Vaccines and Mental Health Maternal and gender disparities in health care The role of immigrant physicians in the U.S. Healthcare system Local Coverage Determinations/Carrier Access Committee Issues New Hernia Repair CPT Codes for 2023 Regional medical operations centers (RMOCs) Remote Patient Monitoring Social Determinants of Health Sequestration relief Ocular Regional Clinical Centers of Excellence (RCOEs) 21st Century Cures 2.0 Act Price Transparency Legislation Medicare Physician Payment Cuts MACRA Improvements National Trauma Systems Legislation Mission Zero Funding Prior Authorization Unique Patient Identifier/Appropriations Surgical Workforce Shortages ACA coverage expansion Global Surgical Codes Graduate Medical Education (GME) Alternative Payment Models
2022 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
H.R. 1260 - The Bipartisan Solution to Cyclical Violence Act of 2021 H.R. 8/S. 529 - The Bipartisan Background Checks Act/Background Check Expansion Act H.R. 2256/S. 834 - The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act Public Law No. 117-105/S. 610/H.R. 1667 - Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act H.R. 1319/PL 117-2 - American Rescue Plan Act H.R. 315 - Medicare Sequester COVID Moratorium Act H.R. 3173/S. 3018 - Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act S. 1593/H.R. 5149 - Ensuring Access to General Surgery Act H.R. 1025 - Kids Access to Primary Care Act of 2021 H.R. 5239/S. 2941 - Good Samaritan Health Professionals Act of 2021 H.R. 5305, the Extending Government Funding and Delivering Emergency Assistance Act. H.R. 4502 - Labor HHS Appropriations H.R. 4350 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 H.R. 2903/S. 1512 - CONNECT for Health Act H.R. 1332/S. 368 - Telehealth Modernization Act S. 2565 - Expanding Access to Palliative Care H.R. 5377 - Cancer Patient Equity Act H.R. 6020 the Supporting Medicare Providers Act of 2021 H.R.2256 - Build Back Better Act S. 3799 - PREVENT Pandemics Act H. Res 951/S. Res 532 - Recognizing 100 Years of the COT H. Res 997/S. Res 566 - ACS CoC anniversary resolution PL 109-417 - Pandemic and All Hazards Preparedness Act Reauthorization H.R. 7995 - Gold Card Act of 2022 S. 4269/H.R. 7850 - Prevent BLEEDing Act S. 4330 - SPARC Act S. 3658/H.R. 4122 - REDI Act S. 2938 - Bipartisan Safer Communities Act H.R. 2163/S. 464 - Safe Step Act H.R. 8163 - Improving Trauma Systems and Emergency Care Act H.R. 8800 - Supporting Medicare Providers Act of 2022 NSA good faith estimate rule Global Surgery/Rare Surgery Commission on Cancer Legislative Agenda Appropriate Use Criteria (AUC) Firearms injury prevention, safety & research ACS Quality legislative proposal Local Coverage Determinations/Carrier Advisory Committees No Surprises Act Implementation Scope of Practice issues National Trauma and Emergency Preparedness System (NTEPS) Public Health Preparedness CY2022 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act NO PAIN Act COVID-19 Vaccines and Mental Health Maternal and gender disparities in health care The role of immigrant physicians in the U.S. Healthcare system Local Coverage Determinations/Carrier Access Committee Issues New Hernia Repair CPT Codes for 2023 Regional medical operations centers (RMOCs) Remote Patient Monitoring Social Determinants of Health Sequestration relief Ocular Regional Clinical Centers of Excellence (RCOEs) 21st Century Cures 2.0 Act Price Transparency Legislation Medicare Physician Payment Cuts MACRA Improvements National Trauma Systems Legislation Mission Zero Funding Prior Authorization Unique Patient Identifier/Appropriations Surgical Workforce Shortages ACA coverage expansion Global Surgical Codes Graduate Medical Education (GME) Alternative Payment Models
2022 · third_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 1260 - The Bipartisan Solution to Cyclical Violence Act of 2021 H.R. 8/S. 529 - The Bipartisan Background Checks Act/Background Check Expansion Act H.R. 2256/S. 834 - The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act Public Law No. 117-105/S. 610/H.R. 1667 - Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act H.R. 1319/PL 117-2 - American Rescue Plan Act H.R. 315 - Medicare Sequester COVID Moratorium Act H.R. 3173/S. 3018 - Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act S. 1593/H.R. 5149 - Ensuring Access to General Surgery Act H.R. 1025 - Kids Access to Primary Care Act of 2021 H.R. 5239/S. 2941 - Good Samaritan Health Professionals Act of 2021 H.R. 5305, the Extending Government Funding and Delivering Emergency Assistance Act. H.R. 4502 - Labor HHS Appropriations H.R. 4350 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 H.R. 2903/S. 1512 - CONNECT for Health Act H.R. 1332/S. 368 - Telehealth Modernization Act S. 2565 - Expanding Access to Palliative Care H.R. 5377 - Cancer Patient Equity Act H.R. 6020 the Supporting Medicare Providers Act of 2021 H.R.2256 - Build Back Better Act S. 3799 - PREVENT Pandemics Act H. Res 951/S. Res 532 - Recognizing 100 Years of the COT H. Res 997/S. Res 566 - ACS CoC anniversary resolution PL 109-417 - Pandemic and All Hazards Preparedness Act Reauthorization H.R. 7995 - Gold Card Act of 2022 S. 4269/H.R. 7850 - Prevent BLEEDing Act S. 4330 - SPARC Act S. 3658/H.R. 4122 - REDI Act S. 2938 - Bipartisan Safer Communities Act H.R. 2163/S. 464 - Safe Step Act H.R. 8163 - Improving Trauma Systems and Emergency Care Act H.R. 8800 - Supporting Medicare Providers Act of 2022 NSA good faith estimate rule Global Surgery/Rare Surgery Commission on Cancer Legislative Agenda Appropriate Use Criteria (AUC) Firearms injury prevention, safety & research ACS Quality legislative proposal Local Coverage Determinations/Carrier Advisory Committees No Surprises Act Implementation Scope of Practice issues National Trauma and Emergency Preparedness System (NTEPS) Public Health Preparedness CY2022 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act NO PAIN Act COVID-19 Vaccines and Mental Health Maternal and gender disparities in health care The role of immigrant physicians in the U.S. Healthcare system Local Coverage Determinations/Carrier Access Committee Issues New Hernia Repair CPT Codes for 2023 Regional medical operations centers (RMOCs) Remote Patient Monitoring Social Determinants of Health Sequestration relief Ocular Regional Clinical Centers of Excellence (RCOEs) 21st Century Cures 2.0 Act Price Transparency Legislation Medicare Physician Payment Cuts MACRA Improvements National Trauma Systems Legislation Mission Zero Funding Prior Authorization Unique Patient Identifier/Appropriations Surgical Workforce Shortages ACA coverage expansion Global Surgical Codes Graduate Medical Education (GME) Alternative Payment Models
2022 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
H.R. 1260 - The Bipartisan Solution to Cyclical Violence Act of 2021 H.R. 8/S. 529 - The Bipartisan Background Checks Act/Background Check Expansion Act H.R. 2256/S. 834 - The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act Public Law No. 117-105/S. 610/H.R. 1667 - Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act H.R. 1319/PL 117-2 - American Rescue Plan Act H.R. 315 - Medicare Sequester COVID Moratorium Act H.R. 3173/S. 3018 - Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act S. 1593/H.R. 5149 - Ensuring Access to General Surgery Act H.R. 1025 - Kids Access to Primary Care Act of 2021 H.R. 5239/S. 2941 - Good Samaritan Health Professionals Act of 2021 H.R. 5305, the Extending Government Funding and Delivering Emergency Assistance Act. H.R. 4502 - Labor HHS Appropriations H.R. 4350 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 H.R. 2903/S. 1512 - CONNECT for Health Act H.R. 1332/S. 368 - Telehealth Modernization Act S. 2565 - Expanding Access to Palliative Care H.R. 5377 - Cancer Patient Equity Act H.R. 6020 the Supporting Medicare Providers Act of 2021 H.R.2256 - Build Back Better Act S. 3799 - PREVENT Pandemics Act H. Res 951/S. Res 532 - Recognizing 100 Years of the COT H. Res 997/S. Res 566 - ACS CoC anniversary resolution PL 109-417 - Pandemic and All Hazards Preparedness Act Reauthorization H.R. 7995 - Gold Card Act of 2022 S. 4269/H.R. 7850 - Prevent BLEEDing Act S. 4330 - SPARC Act S. 3658/H.R. 4122 - REDI Act S. 2938 - Bipartisan Safer Communities Act H.R. 2163/S. 464 - Safe Step Act H.R. 8163 - Improving Trauma Systems and Emergency Care Act H.R. 8800 - Supporting Medicare Providers Act of 2022 NSA good faith estimate rule Global Surgery/Rare Surgery Commission on Cancer Legislative Agenda Appropriate Use Criteria (AUC) Firearms injury prevention, safety & research ACS Quality legislative proposal Local Coverage Determinations/Carrier Advisory Committees No Surprises Act Implementation Scope of Practice issues National Trauma and Emergency Preparedness System (NTEPS) Public Health Preparedness CY2022 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act NO PAIN Act COVID-19 Vaccines and Mental Health Maternal and gender disparities in health care The role of immigrant physicians in the U.S. Healthcare system Local Coverage Determinations/Carrier Access Committee Issues New Hernia Repair CPT Codes for 2023 Regional medical operations centers (RMOCs) Remote Patient Monitoring Social Determinants of Health Sequestration relief Ocular Regional Clinical Centers of Excellence (RCOEs) 21st Century Cures 2.0 Act Price Transparency Legislation Medicare Physician Payment Cuts MACRA Improvements National Trauma Systems Legislation Mission Zero Funding Prior Authorization Unique Patient Identifier/Appropriations Surgical Workforce Shortages ACA coverage expansion Global Surgical Codes Graduate Medical Education (GME) Alternative Payment Models
2022 · third_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 1550 - PREVENT HPV Cancers Act H.R. 1557 - Treat and Reduce Obesity Act H.R. 2144 - Access to Genetic Counseling Act H.R. 5377 - Cancer Patient Equity Act
Client expense: $130,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · second_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Coverage and reimbursement of biomarker testing, including the Cancer Patient Equity Act of 2021(H.R.5377)
Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · second_quarter · Health Issues
Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (H.R. 2256/S. 834) Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act (H.R. 2255/S. 1024) Implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148) Hematology/oncology drug research and approval issues Implementation of the Food and Drug Administration Safety and Innovation Act (FDASIA) (P.L. 112-144) Clinical trials regulations and coverage Issues impacting coverage for hematologic diseases and conditions Issues related to CAR-T/cellular and gene therapies Issues impacting opioid access/use for patients with hematologic disease and disorders Issues impacting blood supply shortages/safety Issues related to convalescent plasma Issues related to health equity/disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on minority populations Issues related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in hematology research, practice, and training Cures 2.0 Act (H.R. 6000) Implementation of No Surprises Act (P.L. 116-260) Cancer Patient Equity Act of 2021 (H.R.5377) HELP Copays Act (H.R. 5801) Cancer Drug Parity Act of 2021 (H.R. 4385 / S. 3080) Sickle cell disease/trait issues Sickle Cell Disease Comprehensive Care Act (H.R. 6216 / S.3389) Impact of climate change on health Resolution expressing support for healthcare personnel and condemning assaults on healthcare personnel as the U.S. healthcare system faces unprecedented staffing shortages and increased workplace-related stressors (H.Res. 909) Sickle Cell Care Expansion Act (H.R. 7177/S.4425) Women's Health Protection Act (S. 1975/ H.R. 3755/S. 4132) Newborn Screening Saves Lives Reauthorization Act (H.R. 482/S. 350) Prior authorization Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act (H.R. 3173/S. 3018) Health Equity and Accountability Act (H.R. 7585) Issues related to maternal health care and abortion access Verifying Accurate Leading-edge IVCT Development (VALID) Act (H.R. 4128/S. 2209) Food and Drug Administration Safety and Landmark Advancements (FDASLA) Act (S. 4348) Affordability of employer coverage for family members/"family glitch
2022 · second_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
HR 315 - Medicare Sequester Moratorium Act - relief from Medicare sequester HR 1332/ S 368 -Telehealth Modernization Act - permanent repeal of Medicare geographic and originating site restrictions HR 1946/S 1873- Multi Cancer Early Detection Coverage and Screening Act - provide for Medicare coverage of multi-cancer early detection screening tests HR 1577/S 596 - Treat and Reduce Obesity Act of 2021 - expands Medicare coverage of intensive behavioral therapy for obesity HR 2347/S 2691 - Strengthening the Vaccines for Children Program Act of 2021 - ensure adequate access to vaccines under the Medicaid program and the Vaccines for Children program S 1287 - REFUND Act of 2021 - provide refunds for certain single dose vial drugs HR 2903/S 1512- CONNECT for Health Act of 2021 - expand access to telehealth services HR 3173/S 3018- Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021- stablishes several requirements and standards relating to prior authorization processes under Medicare Advantage plans HR 3447 - Permanency for Audio-Only Telehealth Act- expand accessibility to certain telehealth services under Medicare HR 4110/S 3656- Reducing Hereditary Cancer Act- provide hereditary cancer genetic testing HR 3089/S 1544- Accelerating Kids' Access to Care Act- streamline enrollment under the Medicaid program of certain providers across State lines HR 1978/S 912- Protecting Seniors Through Immunization Act of 2021- improve Medicare coverage of vaccinations HR 7995- GOLD CARD Act of 2022- exempts qualifying physicians from prior authorization requirements in Medicare Advantage plans HR 5377- Cancer Patient Equity Act of 2021- provides coverage of cancer diagnostic and laboratory tests under Medicare, Medicaid, and CHIP Drug pricing
Client expense: $155,610 · Firm income: Not reported
2022 · second_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 1260 - The Bipartisan Solution to Cyclical Violence Act of 2021 H.R. 8/S. 529 - The Bipartisan Background Checks Act/Background Check Expansion Act H.R. 2256/S. 834 - The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act Public Law No. 117-105/S. 610/H.R. 1667 - Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act H.R. 1319/PL 117-2 - American Rescue Plan Act H.R. 315 - Medicare Sequester COVID Moratorium Act H.R. 3173/S. 3018 - Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act S. 1593/H.R. 5149 - Ensuring Access to General Surgery Act H.R. 1025 - Kids Access to Primary Care Act of 2021 H.R. 5239/S. 2941 - Good Samaritan Health Professionals Act of 2021 H.R. 5305, the Extending Government Funding and Delivering Emergency Assistance Act. H.R. 4502 - Labor HHS Appropriations H.R. 4350 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 H.R. 2903/S. 1512 - CONNECT for Health Act H.R. 1332/S. 368 - Telehealth Modernization Act S. 2565 - Expanding Access to Palliative Care H.R. 5377 - Cancer Patient Equity Act H.R. 6020 the Supporting Medicare Providers Act of 2021 H.R.2256 - Build Back Better Act S. 3799 - PREVENT Pandemics Act H. Res 951/S. Res 532 - Recognizing 100 Years of the COT H. Res 997/S. Res 566 - ACS CoC anniversary resolution PL 109-417 - Pandemic and All Hazards Preparedness Act Reauthorization H.R. 7995 - Gold Card Act of 2022 S. 4269/H.R. 7850 - Prevent BLEEDing Act S. 4330 - SPARC Act S. 3658/H.R. 4122 - REDI Act S. 2938 - Bipartisan Safer Communities Act H.R. 2163/S. 464 - Safe Step Act H.R. 8163 - Improving Trauma Systems and Emergency Care Act NSA good faith estimate rule Global Surgery/Rare Surgery Commission on Cancer Legislative Agenda Appropriate Use Criteria (AUC) Firearms injury prevention, safety & research ACS Quality legislative proposal Local Coverage Determinations/Carrier Advisory Committees No Surprises Act Implementation Scope of Practice issues National Trauma and Emergency Preparedness System (NTEPS) Public Health Preparedness CY2022 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act NO PAIN Act COVID-19 Vaccines and Mental Health Maternal and gender disparities in health care The role of immigrant physicians in the U.S. Healthcare system Local Coverage Determinations/Carrier Access Committee Issues New Hernia Repair CPT Codes for 2023 Regional medical operations centers (RMOCs) Remote Patient Monitoring Social Determinants of Health Sequestration relief Ocular Regional Clinical Centers of Excellence (RCOEs) 21st Century Cures 2.0 Act Price Transparency Legislation Medicare Physician Payment Cuts MACRA Improvements National Trauma Systems Legislation Mission Zero Funding Prior Authorization Unique Patient Identifier/Appropriations Surgical Workforce Shortages ACA coverage expansion Global Surgical Codes Graduate Medical Education (GME) Alternative Payment Models
2022 · second_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
H.R. 1260 - The Bipartisan Solution to Cyclical Violence Act of 2021 H.R. 8/S. 529 - The Bipartisan Background Checks Act/Background Check Expansion Act H.R. 2256/S. 834 - The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act Public Law No. 117-105/S. 610/H.R. 1667 - Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act H.R. 1319/PL 117-2 - American Rescue Plan Act H.R. 315 - Medicare Sequester COVID Moratorium Act H.R. 3173/S. 3018 - Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act S. 1593/H.R. 5149 - Ensuring Access to General Surgery Act H.R. 1025 - Kids Access to Primary Care Act of 2021 H.R. 5239/S. 2941 - Good Samaritan Health Professionals Act of 2021 H.R. 5305, the Extending Government Funding and Delivering Emergency Assistance Act. H.R. 4502 - Labor HHS Appropriations H.R. 4350 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 H.R. 2903/S. 1512 - CONNECT for Health Act H.R. 1332/S. 368 - Telehealth Modernization Act S. 2565 - Expanding Access to Palliative Care H.R. 5377 - Cancer Patient Equity Act H.R. 6020 the Supporting Medicare Providers Act of 2021 H.R.2256 - Build Back Better Act S. 3799 - PREVENT Pandemics Act H. Res 951/S. Res 532 - Recognizing 100 Years of the COT H. Res 997/S. Res 566 - ACS CoC anniversary resolution PL 109-417 - Pandemic and All Hazards Preparedness Act Reauthorization H.R. 7995 - Gold Card Act of 2022 S. 4269/H.R. 7850 - Prevent BLEEDing Act S. 4330 - SPARC Act S. 3658/H.R. 4122 - REDI Act S. 2938 - Bipartisan Safer Communities Act H.R. 2163/S. 464 - Safe Step Act H.R. 8163 - Improving Trauma Systems and Emergency Care Act NSA good faith estimate rule Global Surgery/Rare Surgery Commission on Cancer Legislative Agenda Appropriate Use Criteria (AUC) Firearms injury prevention, safety & research ACS Quality legislative proposal Local Coverage Determinations/Carrier Advisory Committees No Surprises Act Implementation Scope of Practice issues National Trauma and Emergency Preparedness System (NTEPS) Public Health Preparedness CY2022 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act NO PAIN Act COVID-19 Vaccines and Mental Health Maternal and gender disparities in health care The role of immigrant physicians in the U.S. Healthcare system Local Coverage Determinations/Carrier Access Committee Issues New Hernia Repair CPT Codes for 2023 Regional medical operations centers (RMOCs) Remote Patient Monitoring Social Determinants of Health Sequestration relief Ocular Regional Clinical Centers of Excellence (RCOEs) 21st Century Cures 2.0 Act Price Transparency Legislation Medicare Physician Payment Cuts MACRA Improvements National Trauma Systems Legislation Mission Zero Funding Prior Authorization Unique Patient Identifier/Appropriations Surgical Workforce Shortages ACA coverage expansion Global Surgical Codes Graduate Medical Education (GME) Alternative Payment Models
2022 · second_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 1260 - The Bipartisan Solution to Cyclical Violence Act of 2021 H.R. 8/S. 529 - The Bipartisan Background Checks Act/Background Check Expansion Act H.R. 2256/S. 834 - The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act Public Law No. 117-105/S. 610/H.R. 1667 - Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act H.R. 1319/PL 117-2 - American Rescue Plan Act H.R. 315 - Medicare Sequester COVID Moratorium Act H.R. 3173/S. 3018 - Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act S. 1593/H.R. 5149 - Ensuring Access to General Surgery Act H.R. 1025 - Kids Access to Primary Care Act of 2021 H.R. 5239/S. 2941 - Good Samaritan Health Professionals Act of 2021 H.R. 5305, the Extending Government Funding and Delivering Emergency Assistance Act. H.R. 4502 - Labor HHS Appropriations H.R. 4350 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 H.R. 2903/S. 1512 - CONNECT for Health Act H.R. 1332/S. 368 - Telehealth Modernization Act S. 2565 - Expanding Access to Palliative Care H.R. 5377 - Cancer Patient Equity Act H.R. 6020 the Supporting Medicare Providers Act of 2021 H.R.2256 - Build Back Better Act S. 3799 - PREVENT Pandemics Act H. Res 951/S. Res 532 - Recognizing 100 Years of the COT H. Res 997/S. Res 566 - ACS CoC anniversary resolution PL 109-417 - Pandemic and All Hazards Preparedness Act Reauthorization H.R. 7995 - Gold Card Act of 2022 S. 4269/H.R. 7850 - Prevent BLEEDing Act S. 4330 - SPARC Act S. 3658/H.R. 4122 - REDI Act S. 2938 - Bipartisan Safer Communities Act H.R. 2163/S. 464 - Safe Step Act H.R. 8163 - Improving Trauma Systems and Emergency Care Act NSA good faith estimate rule Global Surgery/Rare Surgery Commission on Cancer Legislative Agenda Appropriate Use Criteria (AUC) Firearms injury prevention, safety & research ACS Quality legislative proposal Local Coverage Determinations/Carrier Advisory Committees No Surprises Act Implementation Scope of Practice issues National Trauma and Emergency Preparedness System (NTEPS) Public Health Preparedness CY2022 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act NO PAIN Act COVID-19 Vaccines and Mental Health Maternal and gender disparities in health care The role of immigrant physicians in the U.S. Healthcare system Local Coverage Determinations/Carrier Access Committee Issues New Hernia Repair CPT Codes for 2023 Regional medical operations centers (RMOCs) Remote Patient Monitoring Social Determinants of Health Sequestration relief Ocular Regional Clinical Centers of Excellence (RCOEs) 21st Century Cures 2.0 Act Price Transparency Legislation Medicare Physician Payment Cuts MACRA Improvements National Trauma Systems Legislation Mission Zero Funding Prior Authorization Unique Patient Identifier/Appropriations Surgical Workforce Shortages ACA coverage expansion Global Surgical Codes Graduate Medical Education (GME) Alternative Payment Models
2022 · second_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
H.R. 1260 - The Bipartisan Solution to Cyclical Violence Act of 2021 H.R. 8/S. 529 - The Bipartisan Background Checks Act/Background Check Expansion Act H.R. 2256/S. 834 - The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act Public Law No. 117-105/S. 610/H.R. 1667 - Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act H.R. 1319/PL 117-2 - American Rescue Plan Act H.R. 315 - Medicare Sequester COVID Moratorium Act H.R. 3173/S. 3018 - Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act S. 1593/H.R. 5149 - Ensuring Access to General Surgery Act H.R. 1025 - Kids Access to Primary Care Act of 2021 H.R. 5239/S. 2941 - Good Samaritan Health Professionals Act of 2021 H.R. 5305, the Extending Government Funding and Delivering Emergency Assistance Act. H.R. 4502 - Labor HHS Appropriations H.R. 4350 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 H.R. 2903/S. 1512 - CONNECT for Health Act H.R. 1332/S. 368 - Telehealth Modernization Act S. 2565 - Expanding Access to Palliative Care H.R. 5377 - Cancer Patient Equity Act H.R. 6020 the Supporting Medicare Providers Act of 2021 H.R.2256 - Build Back Better Act S. 3799 - PREVENT Pandemics Act H. Res 951/S. Res 532 - Recognizing 100 Years of the COT H. Res 997/S. Res 566 - ACS CoC anniversary resolution PL 109-417 - Pandemic and All Hazards Preparedness Act Reauthorization H.R. 7995 - Gold Card Act of 2022 S. 4269/H.R. 7850 - Prevent BLEEDing Act S. 4330 - SPARC Act S. 3658/H.R. 4122 - REDI Act S. 2938 - Bipartisan Safer Communities Act H.R. 2163/S. 464 - Safe Step Act H.R. 8163 - Improving Trauma Systems and Emergency Care Act NSA good faith estimate rule Global Surgery/Rare Surgery Commission on Cancer Legislative Agenda Appropriate Use Criteria (AUC) Firearms injury prevention, safety & research ACS Quality legislative proposal Local Coverage Determinations/Carrier Advisory Committees No Surprises Act Implementation Scope of Practice issues National Trauma and Emergency Preparedness System (NTEPS) Public Health Preparedness CY2022 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act NO PAIN Act COVID-19 Vaccines and Mental Health Maternal and gender disparities in health care The role of immigrant physicians in the U.S. Healthcare system Local Coverage Determinations/Carrier Access Committee Issues New Hernia Repair CPT Codes for 2023 Regional medical operations centers (RMOCs) Remote Patient Monitoring Social Determinants of Health Sequestration relief Ocular Regional Clinical Centers of Excellence (RCOEs) 21st Century Cures 2.0 Act Price Transparency Legislation Medicare Physician Payment Cuts MACRA Improvements National Trauma Systems Legislation Mission Zero Funding Prior Authorization Unique Patient Identifier/Appropriations Surgical Workforce Shortages ACA coverage expansion Global Surgical Codes Graduate Medical Education (GME) Alternative Payment Models
2022 · second_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 1550 - PREVENT HPV Cancers Act H.R. 1557 - Treat and Reduce Obesity Act H.R. 2144 - Access to Genetic Counseling Act H.R. 5377 - Cancer Patient Equity Act
Client expense: $120,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · first_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
H.R. 1260 - The Bipartisan Solution to Cyclical Violence Act of 2021 H.R. 8/S. 529 - The Bipartisan Background Checks Act/Background Check Expansion Act H.R. 2256/S. 834 - The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act Public Law No. 117-105/S. 610/H.R. 1667 - Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act H.R. 1319/PL 117-2 - American Rescue Plan Act H.R. 315 - Medicare Sequester COVID Moratorium Act H.R. 3173/S. 3018 - Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act S. 1593/H.R. 5149 - Ensuring Access to General Surgery Act H.R. 1025 - Kids Access to Primary Care Act of 2021 H.R. 5239/S. 2941 - Good Samaritan Health Professionals Act of 2021 H.R. 5305, the Extending Government Funding and Delivering Emergency Assistance Act. H.R. 4502 - Labor HHS Appropriations H.R. 4350 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 H.R. 2903/S. 1512 - CONNECT for Health Act H.R. 1332/S. 368 - Telehealth Modernization Act S. 2565 - Expanding Access to Palliative Care H.R. 5377 - Cancer Patient Equity Act H.R. 6020 the Supporting Medicare Providers Act of 2021 H.R.2256 - Build Back Better Act S. 3799 - PREVENT Pandemics Act H. Res 951/S. Res 532 - Recognizing 100 Years of the COT H. Res 997/S. Res 566 - ACS CoC anniversary resolution No Surprises Act Implementation Scope of Practice issues National Trauma and Emergency Preparedness System (NTEPS) Public Health Preparedness CY2022 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act NO PAIN Act COVID-19 Vaccines and Mental Health Maternal and gender disparities in health care The role of immigrant physicians in the U.S. Healthcare system Gold Card Act Local Coverage Determinations/Carrier Access Committee Issues New Hernia Repair CPT Codes for 2023 Regional medical operations centers (RMOCs) Remote Patient Monitoring Social Determinants of Health Sequestration relief Ocular Regional Clinical Centers of Excellence (RCOEs) 21st Century Cures 2.0 Act Prevent BLEEDing Act Price Transparency Legislation Medicare Physician Payment Cuts MACRA Improvements National Trauma Systems Legislation Mission Zero Funding Prior Authorization Unique Patient Identifier/Appropriations Surgical Workforce Shortages Firearm Research Funding ACA coverage expansion Global Surgical Codes Graduate Medical Education (GME) Alternative Payment Models
2022 · first_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 1260 - The Bipartisan Solution to Cyclical Violence Act of 2021 H.R. 8/S. 529 - The Bipartisan Background Checks Act/Background Check Expansion Act H.R. 2256/S. 834 - The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act Public Law No. 117-105/S. 610/H.R. 1667 - Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act H.R. 1319/PL 117-2 - American Rescue Plan Act H.R. 315 - Medicare Sequester COVID Moratorium Act H.R. 3173/S. 3018 - Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act S. 1593/H.R. 5149 - Ensuring Access to General Surgery Act H.R. 1025 - Kids Access to Primary Care Act of 2021 H.R. 5239/S. 2941 - Good Samaritan Health Professionals Act of 2021 H.R. 5305, the Extending Government Funding and Delivering Emergency Assistance Act. H.R. 4502 - Labor HHS Appropriations H.R. 4350 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 H.R. 2903/S. 1512 - CONNECT for Health Act H.R. 1332/S. 368 - Telehealth Modernization Act S. 2565 - Expanding Access to Palliative Care H.R. 5377 - Cancer Patient Equity Act H.R. 6020 the Supporting Medicare Providers Act of 2021 H.R.2256 - Build Back Better Act S. 3799 - PREVENT Pandemics Act H. Res 951/S. Res 532 - Recognizing 100 Years of the COT H. Res 997/S. Res 566 - ACS CoC anniversary resolution No Surprises Act Implementation Scope of Practice issues National Trauma and Emergency Preparedness System (NTEPS) Public Health Preparedness CY2022 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act NO PAIN Act COVID-19 Vaccines and Mental Health Maternal and gender disparities in health care The role of immigrant physicians in the U.S. Healthcare system Gold Card Act Local Coverage Determinations/Carrier Access Committee Issues New Hernia Repair CPT Codes for 2023 Regional medical operations centers (RMOCs) Remote Patient Monitoring Social Determinants of Health Sequestration relief Ocular Regional Clinical Centers of Excellence (RCOEs) 21st Century Cures 2.0 Act Prevent BLEEDing Act Price Transparency Legislation Medicare Physician Payment Cuts MACRA Improvements National Trauma Systems Legislation Mission Zero Funding Prior Authorization Unique Patient Identifier/Appropriations Surgical Workforce Shortages Firearm Research Funding ACA coverage expansion Global Surgical Codes Graduate Medical Education (GME) Alternative Payment Models
2022 · first_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 1260 - The Bipartisan Solution to Cyclical Violence Act of 2021 H.R. 8/S. 529 - The Bipartisan Background Checks Act/Background Check Expansion Act H.R. 2256/S. 834 - The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act Public Law No. 117-105/S. 610/H.R. 1667 - Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act H.R. 1319/PL 117-2 - American Rescue Plan Act H.R. 315 - Medicare Sequester COVID Moratorium Act H.R. 3173/S. 3018 - Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act S. 1593/H.R. 5149 - Ensuring Access to General Surgery Act H.R. 1025 - Kids Access to Primary Care Act of 2021 H.R. 5239/S. 2941 - Good Samaritan Health Professionals Act of 2021 H.R. 5305, the Extending Government Funding and Delivering Emergency Assistance Act. H.R. 4502 - Labor HHS Appropriations H.R. 4350 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 H.R. 2903/S. 1512 - CONNECT for Health Act H.R. 1332/S. 368 - Telehealth Modernization Act S. 2565 - Expanding Access to Palliative Care H.R. 5377 - Cancer Patient Equity Act H.R. 6020 the Supporting Medicare Providers Act of 2021 H.R.2256 - Build Back Better Act S. 3799 - PREVENT Pandemics Act H. Res 951/S. Res 532 - Recognizing 100 Years of the COT H. Res 997/S. Res 566 - ACS CoC anniversary resolution No Surprises Act Implementation Scope of Practice issues National Trauma and Emergency Preparedness System (NTEPS) Public Health Preparedness CY2022 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act NO PAIN Act COVID-19 Vaccines and Mental Health Maternal and gender disparities in health care The role of immigrant physicians in the U.S. Healthcare system Gold Card Act Local Coverage Determinations/Carrier Access Committee Issues New Hernia Repair CPT Codes for 2023 Regional medical operations centers (RMOCs) Remote Patient Monitoring Social Determinants of Health Sequestration relief Ocular Regional Clinical Centers of Excellence (RCOEs) 21st Century Cures 2.0 Act Prevent BLEEDing Act Price Transparency Legislation Medicare Physician Payment Cuts MACRA Improvements National Trauma Systems Legislation Mission Zero Funding Prior Authorization Unique Patient Identifier/Appropriations Surgical Workforce Shortages Firearm Research Funding ACA coverage expansion Global Surgical Codes Graduate Medical Education (GME) Alternative Payment Models
2022 · first_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
H.R. 1260 - The Bipartisan Solution to Cyclical Violence Act of 2021 H.R. 8/S. 529 - The Bipartisan Background Checks Act/Background Check Expansion Act H.R. 2256/S. 834 - The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act Public Law No. 117-105/S. 610/H.R. 1667 - Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act H.R. 1319/PL 117-2 - American Rescue Plan Act H.R. 315 - Medicare Sequester COVID Moratorium Act H.R. 3173/S. 3018 - Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act S. 1593/H.R. 5149 - Ensuring Access to General Surgery Act H.R. 1025 - Kids Access to Primary Care Act of 2021 H.R. 5239/S. 2941 - Good Samaritan Health Professionals Act of 2021 H.R. 5305, the Extending Government Funding and Delivering Emergency Assistance Act. H.R. 4502 - Labor HHS Appropriations H.R. 4350 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 H.R. 2903/S. 1512 - CONNECT for Health Act H.R. 1332/S. 368 - Telehealth Modernization Act S. 2565 - Expanding Access to Palliative Care H.R. 5377 - Cancer Patient Equity Act H.R. 6020 the Supporting Medicare Providers Act of 2021 H.R.2256 - Build Back Better Act S. 3799 - PREVENT Pandemics Act H. Res 951/S. Res 532 - Recognizing 100 Years of the COT H. Res 997/S. Res 566 - ACS CoC anniversary resolution No Surprises Act Implementation Scope of Practice issues National Trauma and Emergency Preparedness System (NTEPS) Public Health Preparedness CY2022 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act NO PAIN Act COVID-19 Vaccines and Mental Health Maternal and gender disparities in health care The role of immigrant physicians in the U.S. Healthcare system Gold Card Act Local Coverage Determinations/Carrier Access Committee Issues New Hernia Repair CPT Codes for 2023 Regional medical operations centers (RMOCs) Remote Patient Monitoring Social Determinants of Health Sequestration relief Ocular Regional Clinical Centers of Excellence (RCOEs) 21st Century Cures 2.0 Act Prevent BLEEDing Act Price Transparency Legislation Medicare Physician Payment Cuts MACRA Improvements National Trauma Systems Legislation Mission Zero Funding Prior Authorization Unique Patient Identifier/Appropriations Surgical Workforce Shortages Firearm Research Funding ACA coverage expansion Global Surgical Codes Graduate Medical Education (GME) Alternative Payment Models
2022 · first_quarter · Health Issues
Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (H.R. 2256/S. 834) Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act (H.R. 2255/S. 1024) Implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148) Hematology/oncology drug research and approval issues Implementation of the Food and Drug Administration Safety and Innovation Act (FDASIA) (P.L. 112-144) Clinical trials regulations and coverage Issues impacting coverage for hematologic diseases and conditions Issues related to CAR-T/cellular and gene therapies Issues impacting opioid access/use for patients with hematologic disease and disorders Issues impacting blood supply shortages/safety Issues related to convalescent plasma Issues related to health equity/disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on minority populations Issues related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in hematology research, practice, and training Cures 2.0 Act (H.R. 6000) Implementation of No Surprises Act (P.L. 116-260) Cancer Patient Equity Act of 2021 (H.R.5377) HELP Copays Act (H.R. 5801) Cancer Drug Parity Act of 2021 (H.R. 4385 / S. 3080) Sickle cell disease/trait issues Sickle Cell Disease Comprehensive Care Act (H.R. 6216 / S.3389) Impact of climate change on health Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act (H.R. 1667/S. 610) Resolution expressing support for healthcare personnel and condemning assaults on healthcare personnel as the U.S. healthcare system faces unprecedented staffing shortages and increased workplace-related stressors (H.Res. 909) Sickle Cell Care Expansion Act (H.R. 7177) Women's Health Protection Act (S. 1975/ H.R. 3755) Newborn Screening Saves Lives Reauthorization Act (H.R. 482/S. 350) Prior authorization Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act (H.R. 3173/S. 3018)
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2022 · first_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
oBiomarker Testing Coverage Policies oCancer Patient Equity Act of 2021 (H.R. 5377) Other proposed policies that could affect the coverage, reimbursement, regulation of diagnostic tests or the operations of clinical laboratories.
Client expense: $120,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · first_quarter · Health Issues
oIssues related to the reauthorization of the FDA drug and device user fee programs oIssues related to data privacy and security oGovernment response to COVID-19, including liability reforms and supply chain issues oDiagnostic regulatory reforms, including the Verifying Accurate Leading-edge IVCT Development Act of 2021 (S.2209, H.R. 4128) oCancer Patient Equity Act of 2021 (H.R. 5377) oBiomarker Testing Coverage Policies Other proposed policies that could affect the coverage, reimbursement, regulation of diagnostic tests or the operations of clinical laboratories.
Client expense: $120,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE, White House Office
2022 · first_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 1550 - PREVENT HPV Cancers Act H.R. 1557 - Treat and Reduce Obesity Act H.R. 2144 - Access to Genetic Counseling Act H.R. 5377 - Cancer Patient Equity Act
Client expense: $120,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2021 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 1260 - The Bipartisan Solution to Cyclical Violence Act of 2021 H.R. 8/S. 529 - The Bipartisan Background Checks Act/Background Check Expansion Act H.R. 2256/S. 834 - The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act S. 610/H.R. 1667 - Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act H.R. 1319/PL 117-2 - American Rescue Plan Act H.R. 315 - Medicare Sequester COVID Moratorium Act H.R. 3173 - Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act S. 1593/H.R. 5149 - Ensuring Access to General Surgery Act H.R. 1025 - Kids Access to Primary Care Act of 2021 H.R. 5239/S. 2941 - Good Samaritan Health Professionals Act of 2021 H.R. 5305, the Extending Government Funding and Delivering Emergency Assistance Act. H.R. 4502 - Labor HHS Appropriations H.R. 4350 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 H.R. 2903/S. 1512 - CONNECT for Health Act H.R. 1332/S. 368 - Telehealth Modernization Act S. 2565 - Expanding Access to Palliative Care H.R. 5377 - Cancer Patient Equity Act H.R. 6020 the Supporting Medicare Providers Act of 2021 H.R.2256 - Build Back Better Act No Surprises Act Implementation Scope of Practice issues National Trauma and Emergency Preparedness System (NTEPS) Public Health Preparedness CY2022 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act NO PAIN Act COVID-19 Vaccines and Mental Health Maternal health disparities Remote Patient Monitoring Social Determinants of Health Sequestration relief Ocular Regional Clinical Centers of Excellence (RCOEs) 21st Century Cures 2.0 Act Prevent BLEEDing Act Price Transparency Legislation Medicare Physician Payment Cuts MACRA Improvements National Trauma Systems Legislation Mission Zero Funding Prior Authorization Unique Patient Identifier/Appropriations Surgical Workforce Shortages Firearm Research Funding ACA coverage expansion Global Surgical Codes Graduate Medical Education (GME) Alternative Payment Models
2021 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
H.R. 1260 - The Bipartisan Solution to Cyclical Violence Act of 2021 H.R. 8/S. 529 - The Bipartisan Background Checks Act/Background Check Expansion Act H.R. 2256/S. 834 - The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act S. 610/H.R. 1667 - Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act H.R. 1319/PL 117-2 - American Rescue Plan Act H.R. 315 - Medicare Sequester COVID Moratorium Act H.R. 3173 - Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act S. 1593/H.R. 5149 - Ensuring Access to General Surgery Act H.R. 1025 - Kids Access to Primary Care Act of 2021 H.R. 5239/S. 2941 - Good Samaritan Health Professionals Act of 2021 H.R. 5305, the Extending Government Funding and Delivering Emergency Assistance Act. H.R. 4502 - Labor HHS Appropriations H.R. 4350 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 H.R. 2903/S. 1512 - CONNECT for Health Act H.R. 1332/S. 368 - Telehealth Modernization Act S. 2565 - Expanding Access to Palliative Care H.R. 5377 - Cancer Patient Equity Act H.R. 6020 the Supporting Medicare Providers Act of 2021 H.R.2256 - Build Back Better Act No Surprises Act Implementation Scope of Practice issues National Trauma and Emergency Preparedness System (NTEPS) Public Health Preparedness CY2022 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act NO PAIN Act COVID-19 Vaccines and Mental Health Maternal health disparities Remote Patient Monitoring Social Determinants of Health Sequestration relief Ocular Regional Clinical Centers of Excellence (RCOEs) 21st Century Cures 2.0 Act Prevent BLEEDing Act Price Transparency Legislation Medicare Physician Payment Cuts MACRA Improvements National Trauma Systems Legislation Mission Zero Funding Prior Authorization Unique Patient Identifier/Appropriations Surgical Workforce Shortages Firearm Research Funding ACA coverage expansion Global Surgical Codes Graduate Medical Education (GME) Alternative Payment Models
2021 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
H.R. 1260 - The Bipartisan Solution to Cyclical Violence Act of 2021 H.R. 8/S. 529 - The Bipartisan Background Checks Act/Background Check Expansion Act H.R. 2256/S. 834 - The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act S. 610/H.R. 1667 - Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act H.R. 1319/PL 117-2 - American Rescue Plan Act H.R. 315 - Medicare Sequester COVID Moratorium Act H.R. 3173 - Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act S. 1593/H.R. 5149 - Ensuring Access to General Surgery Act H.R. 1025 - Kids Access to Primary Care Act of 2021 H.R. 5239/S. 2941 - Good Samaritan Health Professionals Act of 2021 H.R. 5305, the Extending Government Funding and Delivering Emergency Assistance Act. H.R. 4502 - Labor HHS Appropriations H.R. 4350 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 H.R. 2903/S. 1512 - CONNECT for Health Act H.R. 1332/S. 368 - Telehealth Modernization Act S. 2565 - Expanding Access to Palliative Care H.R. 5377 - Cancer Patient Equity Act H.R. 6020 the Supporting Medicare Providers Act of 2021 H.R.2256 - Build Back Better Act No Surprises Act Implementation Scope of Practice issues National Trauma and Emergency Preparedness System (NTEPS) Public Health Preparedness CY2022 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act NO PAIN Act COVID-19 Vaccines and Mental Health Maternal health disparities Remote Patient Monitoring Social Determinants of Health Sequestration relief Ocular Regional Clinical Centers of Excellence (RCOEs) 21st Century Cures 2.0 Act Prevent BLEEDing Act Price Transparency Legislation Medicare Physician Payment Cuts MACRA Improvements National Trauma Systems Legislation Mission Zero Funding Prior Authorization Unique Patient Identifier/Appropriations Surgical Workforce Shortages Firearm Research Funding ACA coverage expansion Global Surgical Codes Graduate Medical Education (GME) Alternative Payment Models
2021 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 1260 - The Bipartisan Solution to Cyclical Violence Act of 2021 H.R. 8/S. 529 - The Bipartisan Background Checks Act/Background Check Expansion Act H.R. 2256/S. 834 - The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act S. 610/H.R. 1667 - Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act H.R. 1319/PL 117-2 - American Rescue Plan Act H.R. 315 - Medicare Sequester COVID Moratorium Act H.R. 3173 - Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act S. 1593/H.R. 5149 - Ensuring Access to General Surgery Act H.R. 1025 - Kids Access to Primary Care Act of 2021 H.R. 5239/S. 2941 - Good Samaritan Health Professionals Act of 2021 H.R. 5305, the Extending Government Funding and Delivering Emergency Assistance Act. H.R. 4502 - Labor HHS Appropriations H.R. 4350 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 H.R. 2903/S. 1512 - CONNECT for Health Act H.R. 1332/S. 368 - Telehealth Modernization Act S. 2565 - Expanding Access to Palliative Care H.R. 5377 - Cancer Patient Equity Act H.R. 6020 the Supporting Medicare Providers Act of 2021 H.R.2256 - Build Back Better Act No Surprises Act Implementation Scope of Practice issues National Trauma and Emergency Preparedness System (NTEPS) Public Health Preparedness CY2022 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act NO PAIN Act COVID-19 Vaccines and Mental Health Maternal health disparities Remote Patient Monitoring Social Determinants of Health Sequestration relief Ocular Regional Clinical Centers of Excellence (RCOEs) 21st Century Cures 2.0 Act Prevent BLEEDing Act Price Transparency Legislation Medicare Physician Payment Cuts MACRA Improvements National Trauma Systems Legislation Mission Zero Funding Prior Authorization Unique Patient Identifier/Appropriations Surgical Workforce Shortages Firearm Research Funding ACA coverage expansion Global Surgical Codes Graduate Medical Education (GME) Alternative Payment Models
2021 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (H.R. 2256/S. 834) Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act (H.R. 2255/S. 1024) Implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148) Hematology/oncology drug research and approval issues Implementation of the Food and Drug Administration Safety and Innovation Act (FDASIA) (P.L. 112-144) Clinical trials regulations and coverage Issues impacting coverage for hematologic diseases and conditions Reimbursement for CAR-T/cellular and gene therapies Issues impacting opioid access/use for patients with hematologic disease and disorders Issues impacting blood supply shortages/safety Issues related to convalescent plasma Issues related to health equity/disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on minority populations Issues related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in hematology research, practice, and training Cures 2.0 Act (H.R. 6000) Implementation of No Surprises Act (P.L. 116-260) Cancer Patient Equity Act of 2021 (H.R.5377) HELP Copays Act (H.R. 5801) Cancer Drug Parity Act of 2021 (H.R. 4385 / S. 3080) Sickle cell disease/trait issues Sickle Cell Disease Comprehensive Care Act (H.R. 6216 / S.3389)
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2021 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Biomarker Testing Coverage Policies Cancer Patient Equity Act of 2021 (H.R. 5377) Government response to COVID-19, including liability reforms and supply chain issues Issues related to data privacy and security Issues related to the reauthorization of the FDA drug and device user fee programs No Surprises Act (H.R. 133) Verifying Accurate Leading-edge IVCT Development Act of 2021 (S.2209, H.R. 4128)
Client expense: $130,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2021 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 1550 - PREVENT HPV Cancers Act H.R. 1557 - Treat and Reduce Obesity Act H.R. 2144 - Access to Genetic Counseling Act H.R. 5377 - Cancer Patient Equity Act
Client expense: $120,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2021 · third_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 1550 - PREVENT HPV Cancers Act H.R. 1557 - Treat and Reduce Obesity Act H.R. 2144 - Access to Genetic Counseling Act H.R. 5377 - Cancer Patient Equity Act
Client expense: $120,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
| Democratic |
| PA |
| Debbie Wasserman Schultz | Democratic | FL |
| Dina Titus | Democratic | NV |
| Don Bacon | Republican | NE |
| Gus M. Bilirakis | Republican | FL |
| Jake Auchincloss | Democratic | MA |
| Joe Neguse | Democratic | CO |
| Kevin Hern | Republican | OK |
| Lori Trahan | Democratic | MA |
| Marc A. Veasey | Democratic | TX |
| Mark DeSaulnier | Democratic | CA |
| Michael F. Doyle | Democratic | PA |
| Michael F. Q. San Nicolas | Democratic | GU |
| Pete Aguilar | Democratic | CA |
| Raúl M. Grijalva | Democratic | AZ |
| Susan Wild | Democratic | PA |
Client expense: $236,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
Client expense: $236,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $125,406 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $30,000 · 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), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE
Client expense: $23,100 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
Client expense: $23,100 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
Client expense: $229,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
Client expense: $229,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
Client expense: $30,000 · 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), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $10,400 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
Client expense: $10,400 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
Client expense: $239,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
Client expense: $239,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
Client expense: $7,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
Client expense: $7,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
Client expense: $242,200 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
Client expense: $242,200 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
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), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE
Client expense: $9,500 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
Client expense: $9,500 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
Client expense: $257,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
Client expense: $257,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), President of the U.S., SENATE