To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to require CMI testing of incentive payments for behavioral health providers and certain other providers for adoption and use of certified electronic health record technology, and for other purposes.
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This bill prohibits behavioral health providers from receiving Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Innovation Center incentive payments for testing certified electronic health record technology unless the provider has acquired health information systems that meet specified information technology standards and rules for interoperability and patient access.
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2022 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Introduced in House
Congress.gov source codes: 1000, Intro-H
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HELP Act of 2021 (S. 1570), all provisions related to the accessibility and coordination of 211 services and 988 services. Temporary Reciprocity to Ensure Access to Treatment (TREAT) Act (H.R. 708/S. 168), all provisions related to temporary authorization of in-person and telehealth services. Behavioral Health Crisis Services Expansion Act (S. 1902), all provisions related to empowering communities to establish a continuum of care for individuals experiencing a behavioral health crisis. Preventing Overdoses and Saving Lives Act of 2021 (H.R. 5442), all provisions related to authorizing grants to develop strategic response plans with respect to the opioid crisis, and to require practitioners prescribing an opioid for certain patients to also prescribe an opioid overdose reversal drug. Coronavirus Mental Health and Addiction Assistance Act of 2021 (H.R. 593/S. 135), all provisions related to providing grants to entities that provide mental health and substance use disorder programs during the COVID-19 pandemic. Mental Health Services for Students Act of 2021 (H.R. 721/S. 1841), all provisions related to school-based mental health services. Stopping the Mental Health Pandemic Act (H.R. 7080/S. 4059), all provisions related to grants to support behavioral health treatment and services during the COVID-19 pandemic. Emergency Support for Substance Use Disorders Act (S. 4058), all provisions related to grants for harm reduction activities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Elementary and Secondary School Counseling Act (H.R. 6214/S. 3356), all provisions related to awarding grants to increase access to school-based, mental health services. 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Into the Light for MMH and SUD Act of 2022 (H.R. 7073), all provisions related to reauthorizing a grant program for screening, assessment, and treatment services for maternal mental health and substance use disorders, and for other purposes. Anna Westin Legacy Act (H.R. 7249/S. 3686), all provisions related to providing education and training on eating disorders for health care providers and communities, and for other purposes. Behavioral Health Information Technology Act, (H.R.7427), all provisions related to CMI testing of incentive payments for behavioral health providers and certain other providers for adoption and use of certified electronic health record technology, and for other purposes Safe Step Act (H.R. 2163/S. 464), all provisions related to creating an exception for medication step-therapy. 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Client expense: $130,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Draft, Hospital Competition Act of 2021 (no bill number) - procedural changes around The Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPEA) litigation H.R. 19 - Lower Costs, More Cures Act of 2021- Rep. McMorris, Rodgers - prescription drug prices for Medicare and Medicaid H.R. 340 - Incentivizing Medicaid Expansion Act of 2021 - Rep. Veasey, Marc - Medicaid expansion H.R. 379 - Improving Social Determinants of Health Act of 2021 - Rep. Barragan, Nanette Diaz - Social Determinants of Health H.R. 432 - Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2021- Rep. Thompson, Mike - mental health services under Medicare H.R. 778 - Secure Data and Privacy for Contact Tracing Act of 2021 - Rep. Speier, Jackie - digital contact tracing for COVID-19 H.R. 908 - MORE Health Education Act - Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa - federally facilitated exchanges H.R. 909 - Moms Matter Act - Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa - maternal mental health conditions and SUD H.R. 943 - Social Determinants for Moms Act - Rep. McBath, Lucy -SDOH and maternal health H.R. 959 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021 - Rep. Underwood, Lauren - maternal health including in Medicaid and CHIP H.R. 1212 - Kira Johnson Act - Rep. Adams, Alma - maternal health outcomes H.R. 1218 - Data Mapping to Save Moms Lives Act - Rep. Butterfield, G. K. -maternal health data H.R. 1268 - Building COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence Act of 2021 - Rep. Velazquez, Nydia - COVID-19 H.R. 1319 - American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 - Rep. Yarmuth, John - COVID-19 relief H.R. 1350 - Supporting Best Practices for Healthy Moms Act - Rep. Kelly, Robin - maternal health outcomes H.R. 1364 - Parity Enforcement Act of 2021 - Rep. Norcross, Donald - mental health and SUD H.R. 1400 - COVID-19 Health Disparities Action Act of 2021 - Rep. Cardenas, Tony -COVID-19 and health disparities H.R. 1406 - COVID-19 Emergency Telehealth Impact Reporting Act of 2021 - Rep. Curtis, John - telehealth and COVID-19 H.R. 1544 - Virtual Community Support Act of 2021 - Rep. Cardenas, Tony - mental health and SUD grants for community peer support H.R. 1647 - TREATS Act - Rep. McKinley, David - increase use of telehealth for SUD treatment H.R. 1721 - To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 to authorize additional funds for the Emergency Broadband Connectivity Fund, to provide grants to States and Tribal Entities to strengthen the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier, to provide for Federal coordination between the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier and the National Accuracy Clearinghouse - Rep. Veasey, Marc - Broadband H.R. 1835 - COVID Community Care Act - Rep. Lee, Barbara - COVID-19 response H.R. 1848 - LIFT America Act - Rep. Pallone, Frank, Jr. - broadband and public health infrastructure H.R. 1872 - MORE Health Education Act - Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa - Federal Exchange outreach and educational activities H.R. 1976 - Medicare for All Act of 2021 - Rep. Jayapal, Pramila - public option H.R. 1985 - Nursing Home Reform Modernization Act of 2021 - Rep. Pascrell, Bill, Jr. - quality and transparency H.R. 2010 - Public Option Deficit Reduction Act- Rep. DeFazio, Peter - public option H.R. 2163 - Safe Step Act - Rep. Ruiz, Raul - commercial plans and medication step-therapy requirements H.R. 2617 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 - Rep. Connolly, Gerald - continued Medicaid and Medicare provisions and funding for FY2023 H.R. 3173 - Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 - Rep. DelBene, Suzan - prior authorization in Medicare Advantage H.R. 3753 - Parity Implementation Assistance Act - Rep. Cardenas, Tony - mental health parity H.R. 4040 - Advancing Telehealth Beyond COVID-19 Act of 2021- Rep. Cheney, Liz - telehealth H.R. 4595 - Medicaid Saves Lives Act - Rep. Bourdeaux, Carolyn - Medicaid expansion H.R. 6833 - Continuing Appropriations and Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2023 - Rep. Craig, Angie - continued funding for Medicare and Medicaid H.R. 7236 - Strengthen Kids Mental Health Now Act of 2022 - Rep. Eshoo, Anna - mental health and Medicaid H.R. 7427 - To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to require CMI testing of incentive payments for behavioral health providers and certain other providers for adoption and use of certified electronic health record technology, and for other purposes. - Rep. Matsui, Doris - behavioral health and electronic health records H.R. 7512 - Protecting Patients from Deceptive Health Plans Act - Rep. Hayes, Jahana - excepted benefits coverage H.R. 7666 - Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022 - Rep. Pallone, Frank - reauthorization of several behavioral health programs H.R. 7667 - Food and Drug Amendments of 2022 - Rep. Eshoo, Anna - reauthorization of user fee programs H.R. 7780 - Mental Health Matters Act - Rep. DeSaulnier, Mark - changes to the procedure around MHPEA litigation H.R. 8152 - American Data Privacy and Protection Act - Rep. Pallone, Frank, Jr. - data privacy H.R. 8594 - Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act - Rep. Clarke, Yvette - reform of the Medicare Secondary Payer act H.R. 8876 - The Jackie Walorski Maternal and Child Home Visiting Reauthorization Act of 2022 - Rep. Davis, Danny - funding for maternal and early childhood health programs H.R. 8878 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure adequate coverage of outpatient mental health services under the Medicare program. - Rep. Chu, Judy - mental health and Medicare H.R. 8879 - Inpatient Psychiatric Facility Improvement Act - Rep. Evans, Dwight - mental health and Medicare H.R. 8881 - To amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to disclose the percentage of in-network participation for certain provider types, and for other purposes. - Rep. Horsford, Steven - commercial plans H.R. 8884 - To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide outreach and reporting on opioid use disorder treatment services furnished by opioid treatment programs under the Medicare program. - Rep. Kelly Mike - mental health and Medicare H.R. 8885 - Better Health Care Directories Act - Rep. Kildee, Daniel - commercial plans H.R. 8886 - Promoting Clarity in Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Treatment Act - Rep. Moore, Gwen - commercial plans H.R. 8889 - RICE Act - Rep. Plaskett, Stacey - commercial plans H.R. 8890 - Physician Wellness Program Act of 2022 - Rep. Ruiz, Raul - mental health and Medicare H.R. 8891 - No Surprises for Survivors Act of 2022 - Rep. Sanchez, Linda - requirements for group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to provide coverage for forensic medical exams with no cost sharing H.R. 8892 - To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a public outreach campaign to inform individuals covered under a group health plan or group or individual health insurance coverage of Federal requirements relating to mental health and substance use disorder crisis services, and for other purposes. - Rep. Sewell, Terri - commercial plans H.R. 8908 - Fighting Stimulant and other Substance Use Disorders Act - Rep. Estes, Ron - mental health and Medicare H.R. 8910 - Behavioral Health Integration Awareness Act of 2022 - Rep. Smith, Jason - mental health and Medicare S. 24 - Protecting Personal Health Data Act - Sen. Klobuchar, Amy - privacy S. 104 - Improving Social Determinants of Health Act of 2021- Sen. Smith, Tina - health disparities S. 199 - Secure Data and Privacy for Contact Tracing Act of 2021 - Sen. Schatz, Brian - digital contact tracing for COVID-19 S. 201 - Improving Access to Health Care in Rural and Underserved Areas Act - Sen. Rosen, Jacky - rural health S. 334 - IMPACT to Save Moms Act - Sen. Casey, Robert - maternal health S. 340 - TREATS Act - Sen. Portman, Rob - telehealth, SUD and mental health S. 345 - Maternal Vaccinations Act - Sen. Kaine, Tim - maternal health S. 346 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021 - Sen. Booker, Cory - maternal health and health disparities S. 347 - Data to Save Moms Act - Sen. Smith, Tina - maternal health data S. 352 - Health Care Improvement Act of 2021 - Sen. Warner, Mark - health care costs and coverage S. 408 - Supporting Best Practices for Healthy Moms Act - Sen. Toomey, Pat - maternal health S. 411 - MOMMAs Act - Sen. Durbin, Richard - maternal health S. 464 - Safe Step Act - Sen. Murkowski, Lisa - commercial plans and medication step-therapy requirements S. 512 - Equitable Data Collection and Disclosure on COVID-19 Act of 2021- Sen. Warren, Elizabeth - COVID-19 Data Collection S. 586 - NOPAIN Act - Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore - non-opioid treatment S. 674 - Public Health Infrastructure Saves Lives Act- Sen. Murray, Patty - public health infrastructure S. 708 - Preventing Mental Health and Substance Use Crises During Emergencies Act - Sen. Kelly, Mark - mental health and SUD national strategy S. 745 - Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act - Sen. Klobuchar, Amy - broadband S. 779 - Protecting Americans with Pre-Existing Conditions Act of 2021- Sen. Warner, Mark R. - state innovation waivers S. 782 - Nursing Home Reform Modernization Act of 2021- Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. - nursing home quality and transparency S. 783 - COVID Community Care Act - Sen. Warren, Elizabeth - COVID-19 response S. 851 - Social Determinants for Moms Act- Sen. Blumenthal, Richard - SDOH and maternal health S. 893 - Tech to Save Moms Act- Sen. Menendez, Robert - maternal health S. 983 - CHOICE Act - Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon - public option S. 987 - TREATS Act - Sen. Portman, Rob - SUD prevention and treatment S. 1010 - Turn the Tide Act - Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne - Substance Use Disorder S. 1042 - Kira Johnson Act - Sen. Warnock, Raphael - maternal health S. 1512 - CONNECT for Health Act of 2021 - Sen. Schatz, Brian - expansion of telehealth for Medicare S. 1873 - Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act of 2021 - Sen. Crapo, Mike - Cancer screening in Medicare S. 1962 - Parity Implementation Assistance Act - Sen. Murphy, Christopher - mental health parity S. 2164 - Lower Costs, More Cures Act of 2021 - Sen. Crapo, Mike - prescription drug prices for Medicare and Medicaid S. 2315 - Medicaid Saves Lives Act - Sen. Warnock, Raphael - Medicaid expansion S. 2499 - SAFE DATA Act - Sen. Wicker, Roger - consumer data privacy and data transparency and security S. 3018 - Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 - Sen. Marshall, Roger - prior authorization in Medicare Advantage S. 3195 - Consumer Online Privacy Rights Act - Sen. Cantwell, Maria - data privacy S. 3799 - Prevent Pandemics Act - Sen. Murray, Patty - pandemic preparedness S. 3983 - PATCH Act - Sen. Cassidy, Bill - data privacy S. 4264 - Advancing Integration in Medicare and Medicaid (AIM) Act - Sen. Scott, Tim - coordinating full-benefits for dual eligible individuals S. 4293 - Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2022 - Sen. Cantwell, Maria and Sen. Grassley, Chuck - scope of PBM practices S. 4306 - Improving Access to Behavioral Health Integration Act - Sen. Smith, Tina - behavioral health S. 4750 - Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act - Sen. Menendez, Robert - reform of MSP Regulatory Issues: HIPAA administrative simplification issues, including standards for privacy, security, and electronic transactions and code sets (including ICD-10), identifiers, enforcement; cybersecurity; issues related to Medicare Secondary Payer requirements; issues related to health care price transparency; issues related to all payor claims databases; issues related to implementation of the National Health Information Infrastructure; electronic health records, personal health records, and similar technologies; issues relating to market consolidation; issues related to hospital and provider consolidation; issues related to medical management; issues relating to quality improvement; issues relating to the national health data stewardship; issues relating to hospital outpatient measurement and reporting; issues relating to COVID-19, including testing, vaccines and therapeutics; issues related to the end of the public health emergency; issues related to health equity; issues related to vaccination; issues related to addressing the social determinants of health, including housing, transportation, nutrition, and educational opportunities; prescription drug pricing; telehealth; issues related to the cost of insulin, including price, copays, rebates, and medical management tools; rural health; issues related to behavioral health benefits; issues related to Managed Long Term Services and Supports (MLTSS); issues related to the collection of race and ethnicity data; issues related to medical loss ratios; reference pricing; review of rates for reasonableness; preexisting condition insurance plans; issues relating to antitrust; issues relating to surprise medical bills; accountable care organizations; provider non-discrimination; coverage of preventive services; contraceptive coverage and reproductive health; pre-existing condition exclusions; lifetime and annual dollar limits on benefits; patient protections; grandfathered health plan provisions; issues related to health insurance tax; health plan automatic enrollment requirements; issues related to qualified health plans including certification and rate filing templates; health insurance market rules; ACA risk adjustment; dependent coverage; summary of benefits and coverage disclosures; benefit and payment parameters; essential health benefits, actuarial value, and accreditation; NQF reauthorization; issues related to fraud, waste, abuse, Stark/Anti-Kickback laws and regulations; issues related to supplemental products; issues related to HIPAA excepted benefits; issues related to short term limited duration products; issues related to the federally-facilitated marketplaces (i.e., Exchanges/formerly referred to as the web portal); issues related to business continuity in relation to pandemics or natural events (e.g., hurricane, tornado, etc.); issues related to association health plans; issues related to cost-sharing reductions (CSRs); issues related to the refundable credit for coverage under a qualified health plan and enhancements included in the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA); issues related to Medicaid coverage gap; issues related to small employer group size; issues related to Certificate of Public Advantage; issues relating to veterans health care; issues relating to caregivers; and other issues relating to health care reform implementation.
Client expense: $2,470,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2022 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
H.R.8581, Preserving Access to Home Health Act of 2022/S.4605, Preserving Access to Home Health Act of 2022; H.R.5514, Choose Home Care Act 2021/S.2562, Choose Home Care Act of 2021; H.R.7427, Behavioral Health Information Technology Now Act/S.987, CARA 3.0 Act of 2021 (provisions related to behavioral health); issues related to Medicare reimbursement in the home and mental health and behavioral health services, generally
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $70,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, H.R.1319; Home Health Emergency Access to Telehealth, S.1309; Excellence in Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Act of 2021, S.2069; BHIT Now Act, H.R.7427; Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, S.2938; 2023 Consolidated Appropriations Act, H.R.2617
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · third_quarter · Health Issues
Draft, Hospital Competition Act of 2021 (no bill number) - procedural changes around The Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPEA) litigation H.R. 19 - Lower Costs, More Cures Act of 2021- Rep. McMorris, Rodgers - prescription drug prices for Medicare and Medicaid H.R. 340 - Incentivizing Medicaid Expansion Act of 2021 - Rep. Veasey, Marc - Medicaid expansion H.R. 379 - Improving Social Determinants of Health Act of 2021 - Rep. Barragan, Nanette Diaz - Social Determinants of Health H.R. 432 - Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2021- Rep. Thompson, Mike - mental health services under Medicare H.R. 778 - Secure Data and Privacy for Contact Tracing Act of 2021 - Rep. Speier, Jackie - digital contact tracing for COVID-19 H.R. 908 - MORE Health Education Act - Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa - federally facilitated exchanges H.R. 909 - Moms Matter Act - Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa - maternal mental health conditions and SUD H.R. 943 - Social Determinants for Moms Act - Rep. McBath, Lucy -SDOH and maternal health H.R. 959 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021 - Rep. Underwood, Lauren - maternal health including in Medicaid and CHIP H.R. 1212 - Kira Johnson Act - Rep. Adams, Alma - maternal health outcomes H.R. 1218 - Data Mapping to Save Moms Lives Act - Rep. Butterfield, G. K. -maternal health data H.R. 1268 - Building COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence Act of 2021 - Rep. Velazquez, Nydia - COVID-19 H.R. 1319 - American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 - Rep. Yarmuth, John - COVID-19 relief H.R. 1350 - Supporting Best Practices for Healthy Moms Act - Rep. Kelly, Robin - maternal health outcomes H.R. 1364 - Parity Enforcement Act of 2021 - Rep. Norcross, Donald - mental health and SUD H.R. 1400 - COVID-19 Health Disparities Action Act of 2021 - Rep. Cardenas, Tony -COVID-19 and health disparities H.R. 1406 - COVID-19 Emergency Telehealth Impact Reporting Act of 2021 - Rep. Curtis, John - telehealth and COVID-19 H.R. 1544 - Virtual Community Support Act of 2021 - Rep. Cardenas, Tony - mental health and SUD grants for community peer support H.R. 1647 - TREATS Act - Rep. McKinley, David - increase use of telehealth for SUD treatment H.R. 1721 - To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 to authorize additional funds for the Emergency Broadband Connectivity Fund, to provide grants to States and Tribal Entities to strengthen the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier, to provide for Federal coordination between the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier and the National Accuracy Clearinghouse - Rep. Veasey, Marc - Broadband H.R. 1835 - COVID Community Care Act - Rep. Lee, Barbara - COVID-19 response H.R. 1848 - LIFT America Act - Rep. Pallone, Frank, Jr. - broadband and public health infrastructure H.R. 1872 - MORE Health Education Act - Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa - Federal Exchange outreach and educational activities H.R. 1976 - Medicare for All Act of 2021 - Rep. Jayapal, Pramila - public option H.R. 1985 - Nursing Home Reform Modernization Act of 2021 - Rep. Pascrell, Bill, Jr. - quality and transparency H.R. 2010 - Public Option Deficit Reduction Act- Rep. DeFazio, Peter - public option H.R. 2163 - Safe Step Act - Rep. Ruiz, Raul - commercial plans and medication step-therapy requirements H.R. 3173 - Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 - Rep. DelBene, Suzan - prior authorization in Medicare Advantage H.R. 3753 - Parity Implementation Assistance Act - Rep. Cardenas, Tony - mental health parity H.R. 4040 - Advancing Telehealth Beyond COVID-19 Act of 2021- Rep. Cheney, Liz - telehealth H.R. 4595 - Medicaid Saves Lives Act - Rep. Bourdeaux, Carolyn - Medicaid expansion H.R. 7236 - Strengthen Kids Mental Health Now Act of 2022 - Rep. Eshoo, Anna - mental health and Medicaid H.R. 7427 - To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to require CMI testing of incentive payments for behavioral health providers and certain other providers for adoption and use of certified electronic health record technology, and for other purposes. - Rep. Matsui, Doris - behavioral health and electronic health records H.R. 7512 - Protecting Patients from Deceptive Health Plans Act - Rep. Hayes, Jahana - excepted benefits coverage H.R. 7666 - Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022 - Rep. Pallone, Frank - reauthorization of several behavioral health programs H.R. 7667 - Food and Drug Amendments of 2022 - Rep. Eshoo, Anna - reauthorization of user fee programs H.R. 7780 - Mental Health Matters Act - Rep. DeSaulnier, Mark - changes to the procedure around MHPEA litigation H.R. 8152 - American Data Privacy and Protection Act - Rep. Pallone, Frank, Jr. - data privacy H.R. 8594 - Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act - Rep. Clarke, Yvette - reform of the Medicare Secondary Payer act H.R. 8876 - The Jackie Walorski Maternal and Child Home Visiting Reauthorization Act of 2022 - Rep. Davis, Danny - funding for maternal and early childhood health programs H.R. 8878 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure adequate coverage of outpatient mental health services under the Medicare program. - Rep. Chu, Judy - mental health and Medicare H.R. 8879 - Inpatient Psychiatric Facility Improvement Act - Rep. Evans, Dwight - mental health and Medicare H.R. 8881 - To amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to disclose the percentage of in-network participation for certain provider types, and for other purposes. - Rep. Horsford, Steven - commercial plans H.R. 8884 - To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide outreach and reporting on opioid use disorder treatment services furnished by opioid treatment programs under the Medicare program. - Rep. Kelly, Mike - mental health and Medicare H.R. 8885 - Better Health Care Directories Act - Rep. Kildee, Daniel - commercial plans H.R. 8886 - Promoting Clarity in Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Treatment Act - Rep. Moore, Gwen - commercial plans H.R. 8889 - RICE Act - Rep. Plaskett, Stacey - commercial plans H.R. 8890 - Physician Wellness Program Act of 2022 - Rep. Ruiz, Raul - mental health and Medicare H.R. 8891 - No Surprises for Survivors Act of 2022 - Rep. Sanchez, Linda - requirements for group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to provide coverage for forensic medical exams with no cost sharing H.R. 8892 - To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a public outreach campaign to inform individuals covered under a group health plan or group or individual health insurance coverage of Federal requirements relating to mental health and substance use disorder crisis services, and for other purposes. - Rep. Sewell, Terri - commercial plans H.R. 8908 - Fighting Stimulant and other Substance Use Disorders Act - Rep. Estes, Ron - mental health and Medicare H.R. 8910 - Behavioral Health Integration Awareness Act of 2022 - Rep. Smith, Jason - mental health and Medicare S. 24 - Protecting Personal Health Data Act - Sen. Klobuchar, Amy - privacy S. 104 - Improving Social Determinants of Health Act of 2021- Sen. Smith, Tina - health disparities S. 199 - Secure Data and Privacy for Contact Tracing Act of 2021 - Sen. Schatz, Brian - digital contact tracing for COVID-19 S. 201 - Improving Access to Health Care in Rural and Underserved Areas Act - Sen. Rosen, Jacky - rural health S. 334 - IMPACT to Save Moms Act - Sen. Casey, Robert - maternal health S. 340 - TREATS Act - Sen. Portman, Rob - telehealth, SUD and mental health S. 345 - Maternal Vaccinations Act - Sen. Kaine, Tim - maternal health S. 346 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021 - Sen. Booker, Cory - maternal health and health disparities S. 347 - Data to Save Moms Act - Sen. Smith, Tina - maternal health data S. 352 - Health Care Improvement Act of 2021 - Sen. Warner, Mark - health care costs and coverage S. 408 - Supporting Best Practices for Healthy Moms Act - Sen. Toomey, Pat - maternal health S. 411 - MOMMAs Act - Sen. Durbin, Richard - maternal health S. 464 - Safe Step Act - Sen. Murkowski, Lisa - commercial plans and medication step-therapy requirements S. 512 - Equitable Data Collection and Disclosure on COVID-19 Act of 2021- Sen. Warren, Elizabeth - COVID-19 Data Collection S. 586 - NOPAIN Act - Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore - non-opioid treatment S. 674 - Public Health Infrastructure Saves Lives Act- Sen. Murray, Patty - public health infrastructure S. 708 - Preventing Mental Health and Substance Use Crises During Emergencies Act - Sen. Kelly, Mark - mental health and SUD national strategy S. 745 - Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act - Sen. Klobuchar, Amy - broadband S. 779 - Protecting Americans with Pre-Existing Conditions Act of 2021- Sen. Warner, Mark R. - state innovation waivers S. 782 - Nursing Home Reform Modernization Act of 2021- Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. - nursing home quality and transparency S. 783 - COVID Community Care Act - Sen. Warren, Elizabeth - COVID-19 response S. 851 - Social Determinants for Moms Act- Sen. Blumenthal, Richard - SDOH and maternal health S. 893 - Tech to Save Moms Act- Sen. Menendez, Robert - maternal health S. 983 - CHOICE Act - Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon - public option S. 987 - TREATS Act - Sen. Portman, Rob - SUD prevention and treatment S. 1010 - Turn the Tide Act - Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne - Substance Use Disorder S. 1042 - Kira Johnson Act - Sen. Warnock, Raphael - maternal health S. 1512 - CONNECT for Health Act of 2021 - Sen. Schatz, Brian - expansion of telehealth for Medicare S. 1873 - Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act of 2021 - Sen. Crapo, Mike - Cancer screening in Medicare S. 1962 - Parity Implementation Assistance Act - Sen. Murphy, Christopher - mental health parity S. 2164 - Lower Costs, More Cures Act of 2021 - Sen. Crapo, Mike - prescription drug prices for Medicare and Medicaid S. 2315 - Medicaid Saves Lives Act - Sen. Warnock, Raphael - Medicaid expansion S. 2499 - SAFE DATA Act - Sen. Wicker, Roger - consumer data privacy and data transparency and security S. 3018 - Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 - Sen. Marshall, Roger - prior authorization in Medicare Advantage S. 3195 - Consumer Online Privacy Rights Act - Sen. Cantwell, Maria - data privacy S. 3799 - Prevent Pandemics Act - Sen. Murray, Patty - pandemic preparedness S. 3983 - PATCH Act - Sen. Cassidy, Bill - data privacy S. 4264 - Advancing Integration in Medicare and Medicaid (AIM) Act - Sen. Scott, Tim - coordinating full-benefits for dual eligible individuals S. 4293 - Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2022 - Sen. Cantwell, Maria and Sen. Grassley, Chuck - scope of PBM practices S. 4306 - Improving Access to Behavioral Health Integration Act - Sen. Smith, Tina - behavioral health S. 4750 - Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act - Sen. Menendez, Robert - reform of MSP Regulatory Issues: HIPAA administrative simplification issues, including standards for privacy, security, and electronic transactions and code sets (including ICD-10), identifiers, enforcement; cybersecurity; issues related to Medicare Secondary Payer requirements; issues related to health care price transparency; issues related to all payor claims databases; issues related to implementation of the National Health Information Infrastructure; electronic health records, personal health records, and similar technologies; issues relating to market consolidation; issues related to hospital and provider consolidation; issues related to medical management; issues relating to quality improvement; issues relating to the national health data stewardship; issues relating to hospital outpatient measurement and reporting; issues relating to COVID-19, including testing, vaccines and therapeutics; issues related to the end of the public health emergency; issues related to health equity; issues related to vaccination; issues related to addressing the social determinants of health, including housing, transportation, nutrition, and educational opportunities; prescription drug pricing; telehealth; issues related to the cost of insulin, including price, copays, rebates, and medical management tools; rural health; issues related to behavioral health benefits; issues related to Managed Long Term Services and Supports (MLTSS); issues related to the collection of race and ethnicity data; issues related to medical loss ratios; reference pricing; review of rates for reasonableness; preexisting condition insurance plans; issues relating to antitrust; issues relating to surprise medical bills; accountable care organizations; provider non-discrimination; coverage of preventive services; contraceptive coverage and reproductive health; pre-existing condition exclusions; lifetime and annual dollar limits on benefits; patient protections; grandfathered health plan provisions; issues related to health insurance tax; health plan automatic enrollment requirements; issues related to qualified health plans including certification and rate filing templates; health insurance market rules; reinsurance, risk corridors, and risk adjustment; dependent coverage; summary of benefits and coverage disclosures; benefit and payment parameters; essential health benefits, actuarial value, and accreditation; NQF reauthorization; issues related to fraud, waste, abuse, Stark/Anti-Kickback laws and regulations; issues related to supplemental products; issues related to HIPAA excepted benefits; issues related to short term limited duration products; issues related to the federally-facilitated marketplaces (i.e., Exchanges/formerly referred to as the web portal); issues related to business continuity in relation to pandemics or natural events (e.g., hurricane, tornado, etc.); issues related to association health plans; issues related to cost-sharing reductions (CSRs); issues related to the refundable credit for coverage under a qualified health plan and enhancements included in the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA); issues related to Medicaid coverage gap; issues related to small employer group size; issues related to Certificate of Public Advantage; issues relating to veterans health care; issues relating to caregivers; and other issues relating to health care reform implementation.
Client expense: $3,230,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2022 · third_quarter · Health Issues
American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (H.R. 1319), all provisions related to relief to address the continued impact of COVID-19. Mainstreaming Addiction Treatment Act (S. 445/H.R. 1384), all provisions related to removing the waiver requirement for health care providers to prescribe buprenorphine for opioid use disorder. Improving Access to Remote Behavioral Health Treatment Act of 2019, all provisions related to amending regulations for the Ryan Haight Online Pharmacy Consumer Protection Act of 2008 and allowing community mental health centers to register to practice telemedicine. Medication Access and Training Expansion Act (H.R. 2067), all provisions related to requiring physicians and other prescribers of controlled substances to complete training on treating and managing patients with substance use disorders. CONNECT for Health Act of 2021 (H.R. 2903/S. 1512), all provisions related to expanding access to telehealth services. Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2021 (S. 2061), all provisions related to ensuring coverage of mental health services furnished through telehealth. HELP Act of 2021 (S. 1570), all provisions related to the accessibility and coordination of 211 services and 988 services. Temporary Reciprocity to Ensure Access to Treatment (TREAT) Act (H.R. 708/S. 168), all provisions related to temporary authorization of in-person and telehealth services. Behavioral Health Crisis Services Expansion Act (S. 1902), all provisions related to empowering communities to establish a continuum of care for individuals experiencing a behavioral health crisis. Preventing Overdoses and Saving Lives Act of 2021 (H.R. 5442), all provisions related to authorizing grants to develop strategic response plans with respect to the opioid crisis, and to require practitioners prescribing an opioid for certain patients to also prescribe an opioid overdose reversal drug. Coronavirus Mental Health and Addiction Assistance Act of 2021 (H.R. 593/S. 135), all provisions related to providing grants to entities that provide mental health and substance use disorder programs during the COVID-19 pandemic. Mental Health Services for Students Act of 2021 (H.R. 721/S. 1841), all provisions related to school-based mental health services. Stopping the Mental Health Pandemic Act (H.R. 7080/S. 4059), all provisions related to grants to support behavioral health treatment and services during the COVID-19 pandemic. Emergency Support for Substance Use Disorders Act (S. 4058), all provisions related to grants for harm reduction activities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Elementary and Secondary School Counseling Act (H.R. 6214/S. 3356), all provisions related to awarding grants to increase access to school-based, mental health services. Campus Prevention and Recovery Services for Students Act of 2019 (H.R. 3591), all provisions related to expanding the illicit drug and alcohol abuse prevention program to include campus efforts to prevent substance misuse. Opioid Treatment Access Act of 2022 (H.R. 6279), all provisions related to authorizing a study on certain exemptions for treatment of opioid use disorder through opioid treatment programs. 9-8-8 Implementation Act of 2022 (H.R. 7116), all provisions related to providing for improvements in the implementation of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, and for other purposes. 9-8-8 and Parity Assistance Act of 2022 (H.R.7232), all provisions related to providing for improvements in the implementation of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, and for other purposes. Into the Light for MMH and SUD Act of 2022 (H.R. 7073), all provisions related to reauthorizing a grant program for screening, assessment, and treatment services for maternal mental health and substance use disorders, and for other purposes. Anna Westin Legacy Act (H.R. 7249/S. 3686), all provisions related to providing education and training on eating disorders for health care providers and communities, and for other purposes. Behavioral Health Information Technology Act, (H.R.7427), all provisions related to CMI testing of incentive payments for behavioral health providers and certain other providers for adoption and use of certified electronic health record technology, and for other purposes Safe Step Act (H.R. 2163/S. 464), all provisions related to creating an exception for medication step-therapy. Non-Opioids Prevent Addiction in the Nation (NOPAIN) Act (S. 586), all provisions related to establishing separate payments for certain non-opioid treatments under the Medicare prospective payment system for hospital outpatient department services and the payment system for ambulatory surgical center services Food and Drug Administration Safety and Landmark Advancements Act of 2022 (S.4348), all provisions related to addressing substance use disorders and the safe disposal of opioids. Telemental Health Access to Care Act (S.2061/H.R. 4058), all provisions related to intended to increase access to tele-mental health care and telehealth. Stop Pills That Kill Act (S.4151), all provisions related to penalizing the manufacture and/or facilitation of manufacturing counterfeit pills that contain fentanyl, an analogue of fentanyl, or a counterfeit substance. Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022 (H.R. 7666), all provisions related to reauthorizations, expansions, and modifications of programs, grants, and activities that focus on mental and behavioral health. CONNECT Act of 2022 (H.R.8391), all provisions related to awarding grants for crisis centers to provide follow-up services to individuals receiving suicide prevention and crisis intervention services. BENEFIT Act of 2021 (H.R.4472), all provisions related to strengthen the use of patient-experience data within the benefit-risk framework for approval of new drugs. Advancing Telehealth Beyond COVID-19 Act of 2021 (H.R.4040), all provisions related to extending telehealth flexibilities under the Medicare program
2022 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
H.R.8581, Preserving Access to Home Health Act of 2022/S.4605, Preserving Access to Home Health Act of 2022; H.R.5514, Choose Home Care Act 2021/S.2562, Choose Home Care Act of 2021; H.R. 7427, Behavioral Health Information Technology Now Act/S.987, CARA 3.0 Act of 2021 (provisions related to behavioral health); issues related to Medicare reimbursement in the home and mental health and behavioral health services, generally
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · third_quarter · Health Issues
American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, H.R.1319; Home Health Emergency Access to Telehealth, S.1309; Excellence in Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Act of 2021, S.2069; BHIT Now Act, H.R.7427; Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, S.2938
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · second_quarter · Health Issues
American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, H.R.1319; Home Health Emergency Access to Telehealth, S.1309; Excellence in Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Act of 2021, S.2069; BHIT Now Act, H.R.7427; Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, S.2938
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · second_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 379 - Improving Social Determinants of Health Act of 2021 - Rep. Barragan, Nanette Diaz - Social Determinants of Health H.R. 778 - Secure Data and Privacy for Contact Tracing Act of 2021 - Rep. Speier, Jackie - digital contact tracing for COVID-19 H.R. 908 - MORE Health Education Act - Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa - federally facilitated exchanges H.R. 909 - Moms Matter Act - Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa - maternal mental health conditions and SUD H.R. 943 - Social Determinants for Moms Act - Rep. McBath, Lucy -SDOH and maternal health H.R. 1212 - Kira Johnson Act - Rep. Adams, Alma - maternal health outcomes H.R. 1218 - Data Mapping to Save Moms Lives Act - Rep. Butterfield, G. K. -maternal health data H.R. 1268 - Building COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence Act of 2021 - Rep. Velazquez, Nydia - COVID-19 H.R. 1319 - American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 - Rep. Yarmuth, John - COVID-19 relief H.R. 1350 - Supporting Best Practices for Healthy Moms Act - Rep. Kelly, Robin - maternal health outcomes H.R. 1364 - Parity Enforcement Act of 2021 - Rep. Norcross, Donald - mental health and SUD H.R. 1400 - COVID-19 Health Disparities Action Act of 2021 - Rep. Cardenas, Tony -COVID-19 and health disparities H.R. 1406 - COVID-19 Emergency Telehealth Impact Reporting Act of 2021 - Rep. Curtis, John - telehealth and COVID-19 H.R. 1544 - Virtual Community Support Act of 2021 - Rep. Cardenas, Tony - mental health and SUD grants for community peer support H.R. 1647 - TREATS Act - Rep. McKinley, David - increase use of telehealth for SUD treatment H.R. 1721 - To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 to authorize additional funds for the Emergency Broadband Connectivity Fund, to provide grants to States and Tribal Entities to strengthen the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier, to provide for Federal coordination between the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier and the National Accuracy Clearinghouse - Rep. Veasey, Marc - Broadband H.R. 1835 - COVID Community Care Act - Rep. Lee, Barbara - COVID-19 response H.R. 1848 - LIFT America Act - Rep. Pallone, Frank, Jr. - broadband and public health infrastructure H.R. 1872 - MORE Health Education Act - Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa - Federal Exchange outreach and educational activities H.R. 1976 - Medicare for All Act of 2021 - Rep. Jayapal, Pramila - public option H.R. 1985 - Nursing Home Reform Modernization Act of 2021 - Rep. Pascrell, Bill, Jr. - quality and transparency H.R. 2010 - Public Option Deficit Reduction Act- Rep. DeFazio, Peter - public option H.R. 7427 - To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to require CMI testing of incentive payments for behavioral health providers and certain other providers for adoption and use of certified electronic health record technology, and for other purposes. - Rep. Matsui, Doris - behavioral health and electronic health records H.R. 7512 - Protecting Patients from Deceptive Health Plans Act - Rep. Hayes, Jahana - excepted benefits coverage H.R. 7666 - Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022 - Rep. Pallone, Frank - reauthorization of behavioral health programs H.R. 7667 - Food and Drug Amendments of 2022 - Rep. Eshoo, Anna - reauthorization of user fee programs H.R. 7780 - Mental Health Matters Act - Rep. DeSaulnier, Mark - behavioral health programs for early schooling S. 24 - Protecting Personal Health Data Act - Sen. Klobuchar, Amy - privacy S. 104 - Improving Social Determinants of Health Act of 2021- Sen. Smith, Tina - health disparities S. 199 - Secure Data and Privacy for Contact Tracing Act of 2021 - Sen. Schatz, Brian - digital contact tracing for COVID-19 S. 201 - Improving Access to Health Care in Rural and Underserved Areas Act - Sen. Rosen, Jacky - rural health S. 334 - IMPACT to Save Moms Act - Sen. Casey, Robert - maternal health S. 340 - TREATS Act - Sen. Portman, Rob - telehealth, SUD and mental health S. 345 - Maternal Vaccinations Act - Sen. Kaine, Tim - maternal health S. 346 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021 - Sen. Booker, Cory - maternal health and health disparities S. 347 - Data to Save Moms Act - Sen. Smith, Tina - maternal health data S. 352 - Health Care Improvement Act of 2021 - Sen. Warner, Mark - health care costs and coverage S. 408 - Supporting Best Practices for Healthy Moms Act - Sen. Toomey, Pat - maternal health S. 411 - MOMMAs Act - Sen. Durbin, Richard - maternal health S. 512 - Equitable Data Collection and Disclosure on COVID-19 Act of 2021- Sen. Warren, Elizabeth - COVID-19 Data Collection S. 586 - NOPAIN Act - Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore - non-opioid treatment S. 674 - Public Health Infrastructure Saves Lives Act- Sen. Murray, Patty - public health infrastructure S. 708 - Preventing Mental Health and Substance Use Crises During Emergencies Act - Sen. Kelly, Mark - mental health and SUD national strategy S. 745 - Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act - Sen. Klobuchar, Amy - broadband S. 779 - Protecting Americans with Pre-Existing Conditions Act of 2021- Sen. Warner, Mark R. - state innovation waivers S. 782 - Nursing Home Reform Modernization Act of 2021- Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. - nursing home quality and transparency S. 783 - COVID Community Care Act - Sen. Warren, Elizabeth - COVID-19 response S. 851 - Social Determinants for Moms Act- Sen. Blumenthal, Richard - SDOH and maternal health S. 893 - Tech to Save Moms Act- Sen. Menendez, Robert - maternal health S. 983 - CHOICE Act - Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon - public option S. 987 - TREATS Act - Sen. Portman, Rob - SUD prevention and treatment S. 1010 - Turn the Tide Act - Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne - Substance Use Disorder S. 1042 - Kira Johnson Act - Sen. Warnock, Raphael - maternal health S. 3799 - Prevent Pandemics Act - Sen. Murray, Patty - pandemic preparedness S. 4264 - Advancing Integration in Medicare and Medicaid (AIM) Act - Sen. Scott, Tim - coordinating full-benefits for dual eligible individuals S. 4293 - Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2022 - Sen. Cantwell, Maria and Sen. Grassley, Chuck - scope of PBM practices S. 4306 - Improving Access to Behavioral Health Integration Act - Sen. Smith, Tina - behavioral health Regulatory Issues: HIPAA administrative simplification issues, including standards for privacy, security, and electronic transactions and code sets (including ICD-10), identifiers, enforcement; cybersecurity; FEHBP enrollment data clearinghouse initiative, the enrollment reconciliation process, and a related OPM reimbursement factor for records that cannot be reconciled; issues relating to health insurance plan participation in FEHBP, including contract requirements; issues related to Medicare Secondary Payer requirements; issues related to health care price transparency; issues related to all payor claims databases; issues related to implementation of the National Health Information Infrastructure; electronic health records, personal health records, and similar technologies; issues relating to market consolidation; issues related to hospital and provider consolidation; issues related to trauma-informed care; issues related to medical management; issues relating to quality improvement; issues relating to the national health data stewardship; issues relating to hospital outpatient measurement and reporting; issues relating to COVID-19, including testing, vaccines and therapeutics; issues related to the end of the public health emergency; issues related to health equity; issues related to vaccination; issues related to addressing the social determinants of health, including housing, transportation, nutrition, and educational opportunities; prescription drug pricing; telehealth; issues related to the cost of insulin, including price, copays, rebates, and medical management tools; rural health; issues related to behavioral health benefits; issues related to Managed Long Term Services and Supports (MLTSS); issues related to the collection of race and ethnicity data; issues related to medical loss ratios; reference pricing; review of rates for reasonableness; preexisting condition insurance plans; issues relating to antitrust; issues related to repeal of the antitrust-related portions of the McCarran-Ferguson Act; issues relating to surprise medical bills; accountable care organizations; provider non-discrimination; coverage of preventive services; contraceptive coverage and reproductive health; pre-existing condition exclusions; lifetime and annual dollar limits on benefits; patient protections; grandfathered health plan provisions; issues related to health insurance tax; health plan automatic enrollment requirements; issues related to qualified health plans including certification and rate filing templates; health insurance market rules; reinsurance, risk corridors, and risk adjustment; dependent coverage; summary of benefits and coverage disclosures; benefit and payment parameters; essential health benefits, actuarial value, and accreditation; NQF reauthorization; issues related to fraud, waste, abuse, Stark/Anti-Kickback laws and regulations; issues related to supplemental products; issues related to HIPAA excepted benefits; issues related to short term limited duration products; issues related to the federally-facilitated marketplaces (i.e., Exchanges/formerly referred to as the web portal); issues related to business continuity in relation to pandemics or natural events (e.g., hurricane, tornado, etc.); issues related to association health plans; issues related to cost-sharing reductions (CSRs); issues related to the refundable credit for coverage under a qualified health plan and enhancements included in the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA); issues related to Medicaid coverage gap; issues related to small employer group size; issues related to Certificate of Public Advantage; issues relating to veterans health care; issues relating to caregivers; and other issues relating to health care reform implementation.
2022 · second_quarter · Health Issues
H.Res. 1141 - Educator Mental Health Awareness Week Resolution H.Res. 1191 - Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4176) to improve Federal population surveys by requiring the collection of voluntary, self-disclosed information on sexual orientation and gender identity in certain surveys, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5585) to establish the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Health, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7666) to amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize certain programs relating to mental health and substance use disorders, and for other purposes; and for other purposes. H.R. 623 - Gabriella Miller Kids First Research Act 2.0 H.R. 909 / S. 484 - Moms Matter Act H.R. 1384 / S. 445 - Mainstreaming Addiction Treatment (MAT) Act H.R. 1475/ S. 1795 - Pursuing Equity in Mental Health Act H.R. 2067 - MATE Act H.R. 2256/ S. 834 - Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2021 H.R. 2377 - Federal Extreme Risk Protection Order Act of 2021 H.R. 2376 - Excellence in Recovery Housing Act H.R. 2929 - Virtual Peer Support Act H.R. 3173/ S. 3018 - Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 H.R. 3407/ S. 411 - MOMMAS Act H.R. 3447 - Permanency for Audio-Only Telehealth Act H.R. 3450/ S. 1727 - Medicaid Bump Act H.R. 3753/ S. 1962 - Parity Implementation Assistance Act H.R. 3771 - South Asian Heart Health Awareness Act of 2021 H.R. 4058/ S. 2061 - Telemental Health Care Access Act. H.R. 4122 / S. 3658 - Resident Education Deferred Interest (REDI) Act H.R. 4217 / S. 2779 - TRIUMPH for New Moms Act H.R. 4770 - Evaluating Disparities and Outcomes of Telehealth (EDOT) Act of 2021 H.R. 4944 - Helping Kids Cope Act of 2021 H.R. 5218 - Collaborate in an Orderly and Cohesive Manner Act H.R. 5585 - Advanced Research Project Agency-Health Act H.R. 6943 / S. 3635 - Public Safety Officer Support Act H.R. 7073 - Into the Light for Maternal Mental Health Act H.R. 7076 - Supporting Childrens Mental Health Care Access Act of 2022 H.R. 7116 - 988 Implementation Act of 2022 H.R. 7232 - 988 and Parity Assistance Act of 2022 H.R. 7233 - Keeping Incarceration Discharges Streamlined for Children and Accommodating Resources in Education Act or the KIDS CARES Act H.R. 7234 - Summer Barrow Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery Act H.R. 7235 / S.4301 - Substance Use Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery Services Block Grant Act of 2022 H.R. 7236 - Strengthen Kids Mental Health Now Act of 2022 H.R. 7237 - Reauthorizing Evidence-based and Crisis Help Initiatives Needed to Generate Improved Mental Health Outcomes for Patients Act of 2022 or the REACHING Improved Mental Health Outcomes for Patients Act of 2022 H.R. 7238 - Timely Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder Act of 2022 H.R. 7241 - Community Mental Health Services Block Grant Reauthorization Act H.R. 7248 - Continuing Systems of Care for Children Act H.R. 7249 / S. 3686 - Anna Westin Legacy Act of 2022 H.R. 7254 - Mental Health Justice and Parity Act of 2022 H.R. 7255 / S. 4271 - Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Reauthorization Act H.R. 7427 - To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to require CMI testing of incentive payments for behavioral health providers and certain other providers for adoption and use of certified electronic health record technology, and for other purposes. H.R. 7565 - NIH Improve Act H.R. 7649 - To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to open a public docket for the submission of public comments regarding factors that should be taken into consideration when reviewing a proposed modification to an approved risk evaluation and mitigation strategy, and for other purposes. H.R. 7666 - Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022 H.R. 7667 - Food and Drug Amendments of 2022 H.R. 7740 - Employee and Retiree Access to Justice Act of 2022 H.R. 7767 - Strengthening Behavioral Health Benefits Act H.R. 7845 - NIH Clinical Trial Diversity Act H.R. 7857 - Minority Fellowship Program Reauthorization Act of 2022 H.R. 7910 - Protecting Our Kids Act H.R. 8180 - Undertaking Needed Investments in Therapy, Education, and De-Escalation Act of 2022 H.R. 8229 - Telemental Health Parity Act S. 2938 - Bipartisan Safer Communities Act S. 4132 - Womens Health Protection Act S. 4170 - Mental Health Reform Reauthorization Act of 2022 S. 4306 - Improving Access to Behavioral Health Integration Act S. 4348 - Food and Drug Administration Safety and Landmark Advancements S. 4461 - Expanding Access to Mental Health Training Act S. 4448 - Suicide Prevention Act No legislation - Implementation of new REMS regulations
2022 · second_quarter · Health Issues
American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (H.R. 1319), all provisions related to relief to address the continued impact of COVID-19. Mainstreaming Addiction Treatment Act (S. 445/H.R. 1384), all provisions related to removing the waiver requirement for health care providers to prescribe buprenorphine for opioid use disorder. Improving Access to Remote Behavioral Health Treatment Act of 2019, all provisions related to amending regulations for the Ryan Haight Online Pharmacy Consumer Protection Act of 2008 and allowing community mental health centers to register to practice telemedicine. Medication Access and Training Expansion Act (H.R. 2067), all provisions related to requiring physicians and other prescribers of controlled substances to complete training on treating and managing patients with substance use disorders. CONNECT for Health Act of 2021 (H.R. 2903/S. 1512), all provisions related to expanding access to telehealth services. Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2021 (S. 2061), all provisions related to ensuring coverage of mental health services furnished through telehealth. HELP Act of 2021 (S. 1570), all provisions related to the accessibility and coordination of 211 services and 988 services. Temporary Reciprocity to Ensure Access to Treatment (TREAT) Act (H.R. 708/S. 168), all provisions related to temporary authorization of in-person and telehealth services. Behavioral Health Crisis Services Expansion Act (S. 1902), all provisions related to empowering communities to establish a continuum of care for individuals experiencing a behavioral health crisis. Ensuring Medicaid Continuity for Children in Foster Care Act of 2021 (H.R. 5414/S. 2689), all provisions related to ensuring children in foster care who are placed in a qualified residential treatment program are eligible for Medicaid. Preventing Overdoses and Saving Lives Act of 2021 (H.R. 5442), all provisions related to authorizing grants to develop strategic response plans with respect to the opioid crisis, and to require practitioners prescribing an opioid for certain patients to also prescribe an opioid overdose reversal drug. Coronavirus Mental Health and Addiction Assistance Act of 2021 (H.R. 593/S. 135), all provisions related to providing grants to entities that provide mental health and substance use disorder programs during the COVID-19 pandemic. Mental Health Services for Students Act of 2021 (H.R. 721/S. 1841), all provisions related to school-based mental health services. Stopping the Mental Health Pandemic Act (H.R. 7080/S. 4059), all provisions related to grants to support behavioral health treatment and services during the COVID-19 pandemic. Emergency Support for Substance Use Disorders Act (S. 4058), all provisions related to grants for harm reduction activities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Elementary and Secondary School Counseling Act (H.R. 6214/S. 3356), all provisions related to awarding grants to increase access to school-based, mental health services. Campus Prevention and Recovery Services for Students Act of 2019 (H.R. 3591), all provisions related to expanding the illicit drug and alcohol abuse prevention program to include campus efforts to prevent substance misuse. Opioid Treatment Access Act of 2022 (H.R. 6279), all provisions related to authorizing a study on certain exemptions for treatment of opioid use disorder through opioid treatment programs. 9-8-8 Implementation Act of 2022 (H.R. 7116), all provisions related to providing for improvements in the implementation of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, and for other purposes. 9-8-8 and Parity Assistance Act of 2022 (H.R.7232), all provisions related to providing for improvements in the implementation of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, and for other purposes. Into the Light for MMH and SUD Act of 2022 (H.R. 7073), all provisions related to reauthorizing a grant program for screening, assessment, and treatment services for maternal mental health and substance use disorders, and for other purposes. Anna Westin Legacy Act (H.R. 7249/S. 3686), all provisions related to providing education and training on eating disorders for health care providers and communities, and for other purposes. Behavioral Health Information Technology Act, (H.R.7427), all provisions related to CMI testing of incentive payments for behavioral health providers and certain other providers for adoption and use of certified electronic health record technology, and for other purposes Safe Step Act (H.R. 2163/S. 464), all provisions related to creating an exception for medication step-therapy. Non-Opioids Prevent Addiction in the Nation (NOPAIN) Act (S. 586), all provisions related to establishing separate payments for certain non-opioid treatments under the Medicare prospective payment system for hospital outpatient department services and the payment system for ambulatory surgical center services Food and Drug Administration Safety and Landmark Advancements Act of 2022 (S.4348), all provisions related to addressing substance use disorders and the safe disposal of opioids. Telemental Health Access to Care Act (S.2061/H.R. 4058), all provisions related to intended to increase access to tele-mental health care and telehealth. Stop Pills That Kill Act (S.4151), all provisions related to penalizing the manufacture and/or facilitation of manufacturing counterfeit pills that contain fentanyl, an analogue of fentanyl, or a counterfeit substance. Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022 (H.R. 7666), all provisions related to reauthorizations, expansions, and modifications of programs, grants, and activities that focus on mental and behavioral health.
2022 · first_quarter · Health Issues
American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, H.R.1319; Home Health Emergency Access to Telehealth, S.1309; Excellence in Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Act of 2021, S.2069; BHIT Now Act, H.R.7427
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
| Republican |
| KS |
| Sharice Davids | Democratic | KS |
| Tracey Mann | Republican | KS |
Client expense: $150,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Reserve System, 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), 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: $181,613 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
Client expense: $140,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE