Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2023
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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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2026 · third_quarter · Health Issues
Regulatory and legislative healthcare issues related to pharmaceutical development, approval, reimbursement, and patient access. Issues related to the screening, diagnosis, and treatment of Tardive Dyskinesia. Issues related to telehealth including the Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2023, H.R. 3432, and the Telehealth Modernization Act of 2024, H.R. 7623. Issues related to the Rare Pediatric Priority Review Voucher Program.
Client expense: $940,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · second_quarter · Health Issues
Regulatory and legislative healthcare issues related to pharmaceutical development, approval, reimbursement, and patient access. Issues related to the screening, diagnosis, and treatment of Tardive Dyskinesia. Issues related to telehealth including the Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2023, H.R. 3432, and the Telehealth Modernization Act of 2024, H.R. 7623. Issues related to the Rare Pediatric Priority Review Voucher Program.
Client expense: $940,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · first_quarter · Health Issues
Regulatory and legislative healthcare issues related to pharmaceutical development, approval, reimbursement, and patient access. Issues related to the screening, diagnosis, and treatment of Tardive Dyskinesia. Issues related to telehealth including the Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2023, H.R. 3432, and the Telehealth Modernization Act of 2024, H.R. 7623. Issues related to the Rare Pediatric Priority Review Voucher Program.
Client expense: $940,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · first_quarter · Health Issues
Support for telehealth (HR 1650/S 763), CONNECT for Health Act (HR 4206/S 1261), Telemental Health Care Access Act (HR 3432/S3651; Telehealth Modernization Act (HR 508/S 2709).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · first_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Support for telehealth (HR 1650/S 763), CONNECT for Health Act (HR 4206/S 1261), Telemental Health Care Access Act (HR 3432/S3651; Telehealth Modernization Act (HR 508/S 2709).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
| Republican |
| OH |
| Brian K. Fitzpatrick | Republican | PA |
| C. A. Dutch Ruppersberger | Democratic | MD |
| Daniel S. Goldman | Democratic | NY |
| David G. Valadao | Republican | CA |
| David J. Trone | Democratic | MD |
| Dean Phillips | Democratic | MN |
| Debbie Dingell | Democratic | MI |
| Debbie Lesko | Republican | AZ |
| Deborah K. Ross | Democratic | NC |
| Don Bacon | Republican | NE |
| Ed Case | Democratic | HI |
| Eleanor Holmes Norton | Democratic | DC |
| Grace F. Napolitano | Democratic | CA |
| Grace Meng | Democratic | NY |
| Gus M. Bilirakis | Republican | FL |
| Jamaal Bowman | Democratic | NY |
| Jamie Raskin | Democratic | MD |
| Jill N. Tokuda | Democratic | HI |
| Jim Costa | Democratic | CA |
| Kathy E. Manning | Democratic | NC |
| Madeleine Dean | Democratic | PA |
| Marcus J. Molinaro | Republican | NY |
| Mark Pocan | Democratic | WI |
| Mark Takano | Democratic | CA |
| Mary Sattler Peltola | Democratic | AK |
| Melanie A. Stansbury | Democratic | NM |
| Michael Lawler | Republican | NY |
| Paul Tonko | Democratic | NY |
| Rashida Tlaib | Democratic | MI |
| Salud O. Carbajal | Democratic | CA |
| Shri Thanedar | Democratic | MI |
| Steve Cohen | Democratic | TN |
| Susan Wild | Democratic | PA |
| Tony Cárdenas | Democratic | CA |
| Troy Balderson | Republican | OH |
| Valerie P. Foushee | Democratic | NC |
| Yadira Caraveo | Democratic | CO |
| Yvette D. Clarke | Democratic | NY |
| Zoe Lofgren | Democratic | CA |
2025 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Regulatory and legislative healthcare issues related to pharmaceutical development, approval, reimbursement, and patient access. Issues related to the screening, diagnosis, and treatment of Tardive Dyskinesia. Issues related to telehealth including the Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2023, H.R. 3432, and the Telehealth Modernization Act of 2024, H.R. 7623. Issues related to the Rare Pediatric Priority Review Voucher Program.
Client expense: $900,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2025 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Support for telehealth (HR 1650/S 763), CONNECT for Health Act (HR 4206/S 1261), Telemental Health Care Access Act (HR 3432/S3651; Telehealth Modernization Act (HR 508/S 2709).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2025 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Support for telehealth (HR 1650/S 763), CONNECT for Health Act (HR 4206/S 1261), Telemental Health Care Access Act (HR 3432/S3651; Telehealth Modernization Act (HR 508/S 2709).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2025 · third_quarter · Health Issues
Regulatory and legislative healthcare issues related to pharmaceutical development, approval, reimbursement, and patient access. Issues related to the screening, diagnosis, and treatment of Tardive Dyskinesia. Issues related to telehealth including the Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2023, H.R. 3432, and the Telehealth Modernization Act of 2024, H.R. 7623. Issues related to the Rare Pediatric Priority Review Voucher Program.
Client expense: $900,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2025 · third_quarter · Health Issues
Support for telehealth (HR 1650/S 763), CONNECT for Health Act (HR 4206/S 1261), Telemental Health Care Access Act (HR 3432/S3651; Telehealth Modernization Act (HR 508/S 2709).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2025 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Support for telehealth (HR 1650/S 763), CONNECT for Health Act (HR 4206/S 1261), Telemental Health Care Access Act (HR 3432/S3651; Telehealth Modernization Act (HR 508/S 2709).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2025 · second_quarter · Health Issues
Regulatory and legislative healthcare issues related to pharmaceutical development, approval, reimbursement, and patient access. Issues related to the screening, diagnosis, and treatment of Tardive Dyskinesia. Issues related to telehealth including the Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2023, H.R. 3432, and the Telehealth Modernization Act of 2024, H.R. 7623. Issues related to the Rare Pediatric Priority Review Voucher Program.
Client expense: $890,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2025 · first_quarter · Health Issues
Regulatory and legislative healthcare issues related to pharmaceutical development, approval, reimbursement, and patient access. Issues related to the screening, diagnosis, and treatment of Tardive Dyskinesia. Issues related to telehealth including the Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2023, H.R. 3432, and the Telehealth Modernization Act of 2024, H.R. 7623. Issues related to the Rare Pediatric Priority Review Voucher Program.
Client expense: $910,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · second_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
- Telehealth, reforming barriers to Medicare reimbursement and access to services. CONNECT Act S. 2016/H.R. 4189 - Telemental Health Care Access Act, H.R. 3432/S. 3651 - Promoting Effective and Empowering Recovery Services (PEERS) in Medicare Act, S.3498/ H.R. 6748 - Coverage of peer support specialists services
Client expense: $49,450 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2024 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
S.2016/H.R. 4189 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023; S.3967/H.R. 7263 Telehealth Modernization Act of 2024; S.3651/H.R. 3432 Telehealth Health Care Access Act; S.2880/H.R. 3875 Expanded Telehealth Access Act; H.R. 5541 Temporary Reciprocity to Ensure Access to Treatment (TREAT) Act; S.1001/H.R.1843 - Telehealth Expansion Act of 2023; H.R.1310 - SHARE Act; S.3651/H.R.3432 - Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2023
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $200,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
S.2016/H.R. 4189 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023; S.3967/H.R. 7263 Telehealth Modernization Act of 2024; S.3651/H.R. 3432 Telehealth Health Care Access Act; S.2880/H.R. 3875 Expanded Telehealth Access Act; H.R. 5541 Temporary Reciprocity to Ensure Access to Treatment (TREAT) Act; S.1001/H.R.1843 - Telehealth Expansion Act of 2023; H.R.1310 - SHARE Act; S.3651/H.R.3432 - Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2023
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $200,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Legislation and policies related to: Physician/nurse practitioner reimbursement Provisions of the Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148) Adoption of recommendations of the National Academy of Medicine report, The Future of Nursing 2020-2030: Charting a Path to Achieve Health Equity Extension of Medicare and Medicaid waivers beyond the COVID-19 public health emergency Medicare and Medicaid restrictions related to telehealth services Medicaid maintenance of effort requirements Medicaid eligibility expansion and state options Medicaid waiver application procedures H.R. 704/S. 260, Promoting Access to Diabetic Shoes Act H.R. 2583/S. 3481, Increasing Access to Quality Cardiac Rehabilitation Care Act of 2023 H.R. 3432/S. 3651, Telemental Health Care Access Act H.R. 7623/S. 3967, Telehealth Modernization Act H.R. 7711, Advancing Access to Telehealth Act H.R. 10073, Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act of 2024 S. 198, Rural Health Clinic Burden Reduction Act S. 2016/H.R. 4189, Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 S. 1586/H.R. 3623, Educating Future Nurses Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $27,400
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Legislation and policies related to: Physician/nurse practitioner reimbursement Provisions of the Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148) Adoption of recommendations of the National Academy of Medicine report, The Future of Nursing 2020-2030: Charting a Path to Achieve Health Equity Extension of Medicare and Medicaid waivers beyond the COVID-19 public health emergency Medicare and Medicaid restrictions related to telehealth services Medicaid maintenance of effort requirements Medicaid eligibility expansion and state options Medicaid waiver application procedures H.R. 704/S.260, Promoting Access to Diabetic Shoes Act H.R. 2583/S. 3481, Increasing Access to Quality Cardiac Rehabilitation Care Act of 2023 H.R. 2474, Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act H.R. 3432/S. 3651, Telemental Health Care Access Act H.R. 3836, Medicaid Primary Care Improvement Act H.R. 5434/S. 3138, Stabilize Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Act H.R. 7623/S. 3967, Telehealth Modernization Act H.R. 7711, Advancing Access to Telehealth Act H.R. 10073, Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act of 2024 S. 198, Rural Health Clinic Burden Reduction Act S. 2016/H.R. 4189, Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 S. 1586/H.R. 3623, Educating Future Nurses Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $24,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Comprehensive Opioid Recovery Centers Reauthorization Act, H.R.1502. SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act, H.R. 4531/ S.2433. Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024, S.2624/ House Version. Veterans Mental Health & Addiction Therapy Quality of Care Act, S. 3546. Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024, P.L. 118-47. Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2023 (HR 3432/S. 3651). Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025 (S. 4942/HR 9029).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
H.R. 10515 - American Relief Act - Re: Site Neutral and Hospital Price Transparency H.R. 3173/ S.5044 - "Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act" - Re: Medicare Advantage Prior Authorization provisions H.R. 6430/ S.1110 - "The Assistance for Rural Community Hospitals (ARCH) Act" - Re: Discussions around Medicare rural extenders (LVH/MDH) H.R. 8246 - Second Chances for Rural Hospitals Act; S.4322 "Rural Emergency Hospital Designation Improvement Act" Re: discussions on protecting access to rural hospitals Payment delays and denials - Re: Medicare Advantage coverage requirements Discussions around Medicaid DSH funding - Re: Medicaid DSH cut delay H.R. 7623/ S. 3967 - "Telehealth Modernization Act of 2024"; H.R. 8261 Preserving Telehealth, Hospital, and Ambulance Access Act; H.R. 4189/S. 2016 - "CONNECT for Health Act of 2023"; H.R. 3432/ S. 3651 - "Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2023" - Re: Telehealth flexibilities S. 5026 - SEPSIS Act re: sepsis prevention Discussions re: post-acute reimbursement and network adequacy
Client expense: $680,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Regulatory and legislative healthcare issues related to pharmaceutical development, approval, reimbursement, and patient access. Issues related to the diagnosis and treatment of Tardive Dyskinesia. Issues related to telehealth including the Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2023, H.R. 3432, and the Telehealth Modernization Act of 2024, H.R. 7623. H.R. 7085 - BIOSECURE Act.
Client expense: $830,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Issues related to Direct-to-Consumer Prescription Drug Advertisements; Issues related to Cybersecurity; Health care issues related to P.L. 118-42, the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2024, and P.L. 118-47, the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act 2024; Issues related to P.L. 117-328, the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2023; Issues related to P.L. 117-169, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, including enhanced advance premium tax credits (APTCs) and Medicare Part D redesign; Issues related to P.L. 93-406, Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA), preemption; S. 727, Insulin for All Act of 2023; S. 1269, Improving Needed Safeguards for Users of Lifesaving Insulin Now (INSULIN) Act of 2023; S. 146, Cap Insulin Prices Act; S. 954, Affordable Insulin Now Act of 2023; H.R. 1488, Affordable Insulin Now Act; H.R. 1587, Making Insulin Affordable for All Children Act; H.R. 1485, Insulin for all Act of 2023; H.R. 3290, To amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to ensure transparency and oversight of the 340B drug discount program; S. 464/H.R. 2630, the Safe Step Act; H.R. 1843/S. 1001, Telehealth Expansion Act; H.R. 824, Telehealth Benefit Expansion for Workers Act of 2023; Issues related to mental health coverage, workforce, and mental health parity; Issues related to surprise billing law and regulation; Issues related to artificial intelligence and health care issues; Issues related to removing barriers to biosimilar medicine access; H.R. 4189/S. 2016, The Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023; H.R. 3432/S.3651, Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2023; H.R. 1692, The Health Care Affordability Act; H.R. 8152, the American Privacy Rights Act (APRA) of 2024; P.L. No: 118-158 and draft FY2025 Continuing Resolution, issues related to telehealth.
Client expense: $1,420,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 824 - Telehealth Benefit Expansion for Workers Act of 2023 H.R. 1202 / S. 704 - Resident Education Deferred Interest (REDI) Act H.R. 2389 - Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2023 H.R. 2400 / S. 1165 - Reentry Act of 2023 H.R. 2474 - Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act H.R. 3073 / S. 1452 - Community Mental Wellness and Resilience Act H.R. 3432 / S. 3651 - Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2023 H.R. 3946/S. 1800 - FASD Respect Act H.R. 4189 / S. 2016 - CONNECT for Health Act of 2023 H.R. 4892 / S. 3921 - Medicaid Bump Act H.R. 4933 / S. 462 - Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act H.R. 4942 / S. 665 - Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act H.R. 5116 / S. 2688 - Behavioral Health Information Technology (BHIT) Coordination Act H.R. 5819 / S. 1378 - COMPLETE Care Act H.R. 6683 - Preserving Seniors Access to Physicians Act of 2023 H.R. 7153 / S. 3679 - Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protections Reauthorization Act H.R. 3305 / S. 1606 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act H.R. 3226 / S. 1573 - Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers who deliver Infants Early (PREEMIE) Reauthorization Act of 2023 H.R. 3312 / S. 1602 - Moms Matter Act H.R. 3838 / S. 2415 - Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act of 2023 H.R. 7024 - Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024 H.R. 8458 / S. 669- Increasing Mental Health Options Act of 2024 H.R. 8543 / S. 2993 - To amend the Social Security Act and the Public Health Service Act to permanently authorize certified community behavioral health clinics, and for other purposes H.R. 8680 - To authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use, to award grants to train community mental wellness workers H.R. 8702/ S .4532 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish requirements with respect to the use of prior authorization under Medicare Advantage plans H.R.8767 - To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to remove the exclusion from medical assistance under the Medicaid program of items and services for patients in an institution for mental diseases S. 1339 - Pharmacy Benefit Reform Manager Act H.R. 7891 / S. 1409 - Kids Online Safety Act H.R. 7890 / S. 1418 - Children and Teens Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA 2.0) H.R. 4531 / S. 3106 - SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act H.R. 6663 / S. 3364 - Kid PROOF Act of 2023 S. 3430 - Better Mental Health Care, Lower-Cost Drugs, and Health Extenders Act S. 3157 - More Behavioral Health Providers Act of 2023 H.R. 7619 / S. 3158 - Expand the Behavioral Health Workforce Now Act H.R.6928 - CONNECT Act of 2024 H.R.6961 / S. 3010 - Nutrition CARE Act of 2024 H.R. 6982 / S. 3579 - Gambling Addiction, Recovery, Investment, and Treatment Act H.R. 7050 - Substance Use Disorder Workforce Act of 2024 H.Res. 1089 / S.Res.567 - Health Workforce Well-being Day of Awareness Resolution S. 2556 - Improving Coordination and Access to Resources Equitably (CARE) for Youth Act H.R. 5408 / S. 2767 - SSI Savings Penalty Elimination Act H.R.7301 - Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic Expansion Act of 2024 H.R. 7808 - EARLY Minds Act H.R. 7265 / S. 3779 - Child Suicide Prevention and Lethal Means Act S. 3638 - Dependent Controlled Substance Transparency Act H.R. 7265 / S. 3379 Child Suicide Prevention & Lethal Means Safety Act H.R.7708 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require MA organizations offering network-based plans to maintain an accurate provider directory, and for other purposes H.R.8575 - Michelle Alyssa Go Act H.R. 7258 / S. 3968 - A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide community-based training opportunities for medical students in rural areas and medically under-served communities, and for other purposes S.4023 - Behavioral Health Network and Directory Improvement Act S.4358 - Preventing and Treating Substance Use Disorders Among Older Adults Act Sent letter to the FDA on reducing the scope of the Clozapine REMS in preparation for the Joint Committees Meeting Meeting with FDA on continued Stimulant Shortage APA met with DOL, HHS, and Treasury to Discuss Parity APA sent letter to ONC on Health Data, Technology, and Interoperability: Patient Engagement, Information Sharing, and Public Health Interoperability (HTI-2) proposed rule Signed onto AMA letter on Medicare physician payment reform S.4935- Physician Fee Stabilization Act H.R. 6371 - the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act H.R. 2474 - Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act H.R. 5013 / S. 3503 - Value in Health Care (VALUE) Act H.R. 1770 / S. 2477 - Equitable Community Access to Pharmacist Services Act. Signed AMA letter in opposition H.R.6664 / S. 4905- Innovation in Pediatric Drugs Act of 2023 H.R.9133 / S. 4835- The Primary and Behavioral Health Care Access Act H.R. 2630 / S. 652 - the Safe Step Act H.R. 9581 - STAR Plus Scholarship Act H.R. 8715 - NEST Act H.R. 9577- Stabilization to Prevent (STOP) Suicide Act H.R. 9656 - Career and Technical Education (CTE) Student Mental Health and Wellness Act S. 5146- Medical Graduate Investment Act of 2024 H.R. 9688 - Keep Kids Covered Act H.R. 9886/S.5271 - Broadening Utilization of Proven and Effective Treatment for Recovery Act H.R. 7858 - Telehealth Enhancement for Mental Health Act of 2024 Cover Our Care Act H.R. 3503 - NIH Clinical Trial Diversity Act of 2023 H.R. 9422 - Recovery Act H.R. 10073 - Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act of 2024 H.R. 9457 - Transparent Telehealth Bills Act of 2024 H.R. 3838/S. 2415 - Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act of 2023 S.5524 - Parity Enforcement Act of 2024 H.R. 10085 - Saving Lives on Campuses Act of 2024 H.R. 10280 - Strengthening Pathways to Health Professions Act
Client expense: $269,642 · 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), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2024 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 3432 /S. 3651, "Telemental Health Care Access Act," all provisions. H.R. 7623/S.3967, "Telehealth Modernization Act," all provisions. H.R. 9029/S. 4942, "Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025," all provisions. Issues pertaining to access to eating disorders treatment.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
2024 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
HR 824 - "Telehealth Benefit Expansion for Workers Act of 2023"; HR 4189 "CONNECT for Health Act of 2023"; S. 2016 "CONNECT for Health Act of 2023"; HR 1843 - "Telehealth Expansion Act of 2023"; S. 1001 - "Telehealth Expansion Act of 2023"; HR 3432 - "Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2023"; HR 5163 "Telehealth Response for E-prescribing Addiction Therapy Services Act"; S. 3193 - "TREATS Act" Implementation of the Ryan Haight Act/DEA rulemaking on telemedicine. Advocate for the DEA to act in a timely manner to extend flexibilities for telemedicine prescribing of controlled substances.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
HR 824 - "Telehealth Benefit Expansion for Workers Act of 2023"; HR 4189 "CONNECT for Health Act of 2023"; S. 2016 "CONNECT for Health Act of 2023"; HR 1843 - "Telehealth Expansion Act of 2023"; S. 1001 - "Telehealth Expansion Act of 2023"; HR 3432 - "Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2023"; HR 5163 "Telehealth Response for E-prescribing Addiction Therapy Services Act"; S. 3193 - "TREATS Act" Implementation of the Ryan Haight Act/DEA rulemaking on telemedicine. Advocate for the DEA to act in a timely manner to extend flexibilities for telemedicine prescribing of controlled substances.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Protect the current FSA/HSA list of products and support expanding the list of allowable products for FSA/HSA. Monitor FSA/HSA legislation. Lobby for legislation that would expand the definition of prevention for FSA/HSA. Support the inclusion of vitamins and supplements in FSA/HSAs. Support legislation that would make diapers FSA/HSA eligible. Support legislation that would make exercise expenses eligible. S.786 - A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat certain amounts paid for physical activity, fitness, and exercise as amounts paid for medical care. H.R.1582 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat certain amounts paid for physical activity, fitness, and exercise as amounts paid for medical care. S. 371: Telehealth HSA Act OF 2023. S.655 - Chronic Disease Management Act of 2023. S.628 - Primary Care Enhancement Act of 2023. H.R.1795 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow qualified distributions from health savings accounts for certain home care expenses. H.R.478 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow for the inclusion of additional expenses in dependent care FSAs, and for other purposes. HR 4794 - "Dietary Supplements Access Act" HR 6279 - "WEAR IT Act" HR 824 - "Telehealth Benefit Expansion for Workers Act of 2023" Support legislation that would make oral care products FSA and HSA eligible. HR 5688 - "Bipartisan HSA Improvement Act of 2023" HR 5687 - "HSA Modernization Act of 2023" HR 824 - "Telehealth Benefit Expansion for Workers Act of 2023"; HR 4189 "CONNECT for Health Act of 2023"; S. 2016 "CONNECT for Health Act of 2023"; HR 1843 - "Telehealth Expansion Act of 2023"; S. 1001 - "Telehealth Expansion Act of 2023"; HR 3432 - "Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2023"; H.R.1582 - Personal Health Investment Today Act of 2023 (PHIT ACT). HR 8599 "To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to include over-the-counter oral healthcare products as qualified medical expenses which can be purchased with HSA and FSA funds." Advocate for legislation that would allow for the FSA/HSA product eligibility list to be updated on a regular basis.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2024 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Protect the current FSA/HSA list of products and support expanding the list of allowable products for FSA/HSA. Monitor FSA/HSA legislation. Lobby for legislation that would expand the definition of prevention for FSA/HSA. Support the inclusion of vitamins and supplements in FSA/HSAs. Support legislation that would make diapers FSA/HSA eligible. Support legislation that would make exercise expenses eligible. S.786 - A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat certain amounts paid for physical activity, fitness, and exercise as amounts paid for medical care. H.R.1582 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat certain amounts paid for physical activity, fitness, and exercise as amounts paid for medical care. S. 371: Telehealth HSA Act OF 2023. S.655 - Chronic Disease Management Act of 2023. S.628 - Primary Care Enhancement Act of 2023. H.R.1795 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow qualified distributions from health savings accounts for certain home care expenses. H.R.478 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow for the inclusion of additional expenses in dependent care FSAs, and for other purposes. HR 4794 - "Dietary Supplements Access Act" HR 6279 - "WEAR IT Act" HR 824 - "Telehealth Benefit Expansion for Workers Act of 2023" Support legislation that would make oral care products FSA and HSA eligible. HR 5688 - "Bipartisan HSA Improvement Act of 2023" HR 5687 - "HSA Modernization Act of 2023" HR 824 - "Telehealth Benefit Expansion for Workers Act of 2023"; HR 4189 "CONNECT for Health Act of 2023"; S. 2016 "CONNECT for Health Act of 2023"; HR 1843 - "Telehealth Expansion Act of 2023"; S. 1001 - "Telehealth Expansion Act of 2023"; HR 3432 - "Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2023"; H.R.1582 - Personal Health Investment Today Act of 2023 (PHIT ACT). HR 8599 "To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to include over-the-counter oral healthcare products as qualified medical expenses which can be purchased with HSA and FSA funds." Advocate for legislation that would allow for the FSA/HSA product eligibility list to be updated on a regular basis.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2024 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
H.R.2365/S.1064 - National Plan to End Parkinson's Act: A bill to create an advisory council comprising members of federal agencies that support research, care, and services for Parkinson's disease, as well as patients, care partners, researchers, clinicians, and other non-federal experts, to ensure efficient and effective coordination among all federal entities responsible for managing, treating, and curing Parkinson's disease. General Parkinson's Disease Information: Covers symptoms, triggers, health coverage, health costs, social determinants of health, data collection, research, environmental risks, and health access for underserved communities, particularly through the CDC's National Neurological Conditions Surveillance System (NNCSS). H.R.2630/S.652/S.1339 - Safe Step Act: Requires group health plans to provide an exception process for any medication step therapy protocol to ensure that individuals living with Parkinson's disease can access treatments safely and efficiently. Establishing Parkinson's Disease ICD-10-CM Codes: Aims to assist in the coordination of care for Parkinson's patients who experience OFF episodes and to allow researchers to gather data to study disease progression. S.1544/H.R.1199 - Facilitating Innovative Nuclear Diagnostics Act of 2023: A bill to establish separate payment requirements for diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals, including DaTscans, which aid in confirming a Parkinson's diagnosis under the Medicare prospective payment system for hospital outpatient services. H.R.3432 - Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2023: Permanently removes Medicare's originating site requirements for mental health services furnished via telehealth. Parkinson's non-motor symptoms include mental health conditions, and many people with Parkinson's are Medicare beneficiaries who may face barriers due to in-person requirements. H.R.830/S.1375 - Help Ensure Lower Patient Copays Act: A bill requiring health insurance plans to apply certain payments, including third-party payments, financial assistance, and product vouchers, toward a plan's cost-sharing requirements. This helps Parkinson's patients afford medications for managing symptoms. The Medicare Part D Six Protected Classes Policy: Requires Part D plans to cover all drugs in six protected classes, including antidepressants and antipsychotics. For individuals with Parkinson's disease, these medications are crucial for managing non-motor symptoms such as depression and psychosis. H.R.4752/S.2379 - CHANGE Act of 2023: A bill to improve early screening, detection, and diagnosis of Alzheimer's and related dementias, including Parkinson's disease dementia, during Medicare wellness visits. H.R.4942/S.655 - Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act: Reauthorizes the Conrad State 30 program and improves policies to address health care provider shortages, supporting neurological care for Parkinson's patients. H.R.8702/S.4532 - Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act: Establishes requirements regarding the use of prior authorization under Medicare Advantage plans. H.R.9233/S.- The HEALTHY Brains Act: Draft legislation to create a Centers of Excellence grant program within the National Institutes of Health to focus on the intersection between environmental risk factors and neurodegenerative diseases. H.R.8331/S. 4280 - Essential Caregivers Act of 2024: To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to require skilled nursing facilities, nursing facilities, intermediate care facilities for the intellectually disabled, and inpatient rehabilitation facilities to permit essential caregivers access during any period in which regular visitation is restricted. General Outreach for Establishing an ""Office of Caregiver Health"": Supports the creation of an Office of Caregiver Health within the Department of Health and Human Services to address the needs of caregivers, particularly in relation to Parkinson's disease care.
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), President of the U.S., SENATE, White House Office
2024 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
S 462 Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act: increasing the mental health workforce HR 1423 911 Community Crisis Responders Act- Increasing the number of unarmed mental health crisis response teams S 853 & HR 1639 VA Zero Suicide Demonstration Project Act of 2023: Resources to end veteran suicide S. 923 Better Mental Health Care for Americans Act- Enforcing and Strengthening the Mental Health Parity Law S. 652 & H.R.2630 Safe Step Act -Creates an exception to medication step-therapy protocol HR 1201 Increasing Behavioral Health Treatment Act: ending the IMD exclusion HR 498 988 Lifeline Cybersecurity Responsibility Act: protecting the 9-8-8 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline from cybersecurity threats HR 3011 To Establish a taskforce at the DOD on Mental Health: To help promote the mental health of service members. S. 923 Better Mental Health Care for Americans Act: Provisions to enforce mental health parity, end ghost networks, and improve mental health care. H.R. 3432 & S.3651 Telemental Health Care Access Act: Making it easier for individuals to access telemental health services. HR 3548 S 1700 Pursuing Equity in Mental Health Care Act: Providing mental health resources to historically underserved communities HR 3850 The Pride in Mental Health Care Act: Mental health resources for LGBTQI+ youth HR 824: the Telehealth Benefit Expansion for Workers Act of 2023: Expands telehealth options for certain workers without the protections of the ACA. HR 4531 & S. 3393 The Support for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act: Reauthorization of numerous SUD & MH programs from the original SUPPORT Act. HR 2412 Helping Kids Cope Act: Increasing access to pediatric behavioral health service at children's hospitals S 1452 HR 3073 Community Mental Wellness and Resilience Act: Provides technical and financial support for community resilience program Stating our support for the Office of Recovery at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) S. 24444 H.R. 4830: The Attain Mental Health Act: To create an online dashboards to list available mental health grants H.R. 4851: The 988 Implementation Act: To increase resources for 988 and mental health crisis response H.R. 5804: Mental Health Infrastructure Improvement Act: Loan guarantees for the construction or renovation of pediatric or adult mental health treatment facilities H.R. 485 Protecting Health Care for all Patients Act: prohibits a health care programs from using prices that are based on quality-adjusted life years S. 1378 Complete Care Act: Incentivizes primary care providers to include behavioral health providers in their practice S.1769/H.R.3805: Kids Health Act of 2023: Promoting the whole child health model H.R.6663/S.3364 Kid Proof Act: Preventing youth suicide and overdoses * S. 3430 Better Mental Health Care, Lower-Cost Drugs, and Extenders Act of 2023: Reauthorization of existing Mental Health and SUD programs S.3453 - Peer-to-Peer Mental Health Support Act: Enhancing Peer support services in our nation's schools H.R.5594 - Enhancing the Community Health Workforce Act: Using community health workers to enhance mental health. S. 2733 & H.R. 7212 PEER Support Act- addresses the behavioral health workforce shortages through support for peer support specialists H.R. 7069 Peer Support for Firefighters Act: To increase mental health resources to firefighters H.R. 7140 Mental Health Transparency Act: To require the disclose of percentage of in-network participation for certain provider types H.R. 7924 To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to support graduate programs in mental and behavioral health professions at minority-serving institutions and for other purposes: To help increase the diversity of the mental health workforce. H.R. 7153 & S.3679 Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Act: To provide mental health resources for health care providers H.R. 6982 & S.3579: The Gambling Addiction, Recovery, Investment, and Treatment (GRIT) Act: Federal funds to research gambling addiction and treatment H.R. 4880 PACE Act: the ability to waive sovereign immunity in certain circumstances where jurisdictions prohibit monetary bail H.R. 6928 Connect Act: grants to certain crisis centers for providing follow-up care to individuals who receive suicide prevention and crisis intervention services. H.R. 8377 Youth Suicide Prevention Research Act: Research to decrease youth suicide H.R. 8375 Strengthening our Pediatric Mental Health Workforce: Using Medicaid and CHIP to increase pediatric mental and behavioral health opportunities H.R. 8376 Latino Youth Mental Health Empowerment Act: Awareness campaign regarding Latino youth mental health H.Res 385/S.Res 205: Supporting the designation of May 10, 2023, as "National Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Mental Health Day: Raising MH awareness in AANHPI communities H.R. 7808 Early Minds Act: Supporting funding for early interventions and prevention mental health services. H.R. 8680 To authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use, to award grants to train community mental wellness workers: To increase the mental health workforce S. 5112 Crisis Care Access Act: Payment for crisis stabilization services S. 4812 Strengthen Supourt for Youth Act: Funding for research on youth mental health S.4835/H.R.9133 The Primary and Behavioral Health Care Access Act: Access to mental health care without cost sharing. H.R.3432/S.3651 The Telemental Health Care Access Act: Ensuring Coverage of telemental health H.R.9422 The Recovery Act: Increase substance use disorder access to care in Medicaid H.R. 9581: STAR Plus Scholarship Act: Increasing the Mental Health Workforce H.R. 9577 Stop Suicide Act: Increase mental health stabilization services H.R. 9796 CHIERS Act: Transportation services for those with SUD S.5182 UNDERSTAND Health Act: Data on social determents of health Support for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid to strengthen maternal health care proposals in the CY 25 hospital outpatient prospective payment system proposed rule. Support for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid to finalize CY 25 Medicare outpatient prospective payment system proposals rule to improve access to Medicare for people on parole, probation, and other status groups Support for CMS to cover digital Mental health treatment the CY 2025 Physician fee schedule proposed rule Support for the final rule to strengthen the mental health parity enforcement provisions of the federal Mental Health and Addiction Equity Act. H.R. 10047 Closing the Substance Use Care Gap: Increase community resources for those dealing with substance use disorder H.R. 3838/S.2415 Preventing Maternal Death Reauthorization Act: Additional resources to prevent maternal mortality H.R. 8543/ S.2933 Ensuring Excellence in Mental Health Act: Additional supourt and permanent re-authorization of certified community behavioral health clinics H.R. 9577: The Stabilization to Prevent (STOP) Suicide Act: Additional resources for community suicide prevention programs H.R. 10419: To Amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish a Medicare demonstration program related to crisis response services: Additional resources for community crisis response Expressed support to the Food and Drug Administration to allow patients to opt out of Clozapine Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) programs after the conclusion of the initial high-risk period
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), President of the U.S., SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
2024 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
(H.R. 1638/S. 838) Improving Access to Mental Health Act Extension of CMS waivers beyond public health emergency (H.R.3432/S.3651) Telemental Health Care Access Act (H.R.4638) Integrating Social Workers Across Health Care Settings Act Issues surrounding 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule Issues surrounding facilitating care across state lines (S. 3430) Better Mental Health Care, Lower-Cost Drugs, and Extenders Act Gaps in substance use disorder services (H.R.10445) Further Continuing Appropriations and Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2025 (H.R.10545) American Relief Act, 2025 (H.R.10515) American Relief Act, 2025
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Legislation and regulation related to health care delivery and health insurance coverage, mental health and substance use disorder care and coverage, the transition out of the COVID-19 pandemic and electronic health information/technology. H.R. 4527 Health DATA Act S. 3679, Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Reauthorization Act H.R. 5378 the Lower Costs, More Transparency Act S.3548 - Health Care Prices Revealed and Information to Consumers Explained Transparency Act S.3430 - An original bill to amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to expand the mental health care workforce and services, reduce prescription drug costs, and extend certain expiring provisions under Medicare and Medicaid, and for other purposes. HR 3305 & S. 1606 Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act HR 4822 Health Care Price Transparency Act HR 3284 Providers and Payers COMPETE Act HR 2840 Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act HR 4818 Treat and Reduce Obesity Act of 2023 S. 2333 Pandemic and All Hazards Preparedness and Response Act H.R. 4421 Preparing for All Hazards and Pathogens Reauthorization Act H.R. 3561, PATIENT Act of 2023 H.R. 3281, the Transparent PRICE Act H.R. 3262, To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to increase transparency of certain health-related ownership information H.R. 2868 Association Health Plans Act H.R. 2813 Self-Insurance Protection Act H.R. 3799 CHOICE Arrangement Act H.R. 3432, Telemental Health Care Access Act H.R.824, Telehealth Benefit Expansion for Workers Act of 2023 H.R. 4189, S. 2016, CONNECT for Health Act S. 923, Better Mental Health Care for Americans Act H.R. 3120, Healthy Competition for Better Care Act H.R. 1843 Telehealth Expansion Act of 2023 S.954 - 118th Congress (2023-2024)A bill to provide for appropriate cost-sharing for insulin products covered under private health plans, and to establish a program to support health care providers and pharmacies in providing discounted insulin products to uninsured individuals. H.R.10445 - Further Continuing Appropriations and Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2025 H.R.10515 - American Relief Act, 2025 H.R.10545 - American Relief Act, 2025 H.R. 9774 & S. 5194 - Health Care Affordability Act of 2024 H.R. 3120 & S. 1451 - Healthy Competition for Better Care Act
Client expense: $220,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
CONNECT for Health Act of 2023 (H.R. 4189 / S. 2106), all provisions related to expanding access to telehealth services. Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2023 (H.R. 3432), all provisions related to ensuring coverage of mental health services furnished through telehealth. Modernizing Opioid Treatment Access Act of 2023 (H.R. 1359/S. 644), all provisions related to authorizing a study on certain exemptions for treatment of opioid use disorder through opioid treatment programs. 988 Implementation Act (H.R. 4851), all provisions related to authorizing and growing funding and support for the 988 suicide and crisis lifeline Protecting Kids on Social Media Act (H.R. 6149/S.1291), all provisions related to authorizing certain safeguards to protect mental health for children when using social media platforms Ryan Haight Act, all provisions related to the extension of COVID-19 telemedicine flexibilities for prescription of controlled medication The PEER Mental Health Act of 2023 (H.R. 2642 / S.3498), all provisions related to award grants to build capacity for peer support programs for individuals experiencing mental health and substance use challenges Helping Kids Cope Act of 2023 (H.R. 2412), all provisions related to awarding grants to build the capacity of the pediatric behavioral health services Strengthening Community Care Act of 2023 (H.R. 2559) all provisions related to reauthorization of the Community Health Center Fund for three years, ending in 2026. Improving Access to Mental Health Act (H.R.1638 / S.838), all provisions related to the incentivizing of mental health professionals to practice in Mental Health Professional Shortage areas. SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act (H.R. 4531/S. 3393) all provisions relating to the continued bolstered funding for substance use disorder treatment and recovery. Local 9-8-8 Response Act (H.R. 4974 / S. 3444), all provisions relating to the continued bolstering of 9-8-8 crisis services and requiring that 9-8-8 calls be routed to their nearest call center as opposed to the call center matching the area code of the phone originating the call. CONNECT Act (H.R. 6928), all provisions related to awarding grants to certain crisis centers for providing follow-up care to individuals who receive suicide prevention and crisis intervention services. Improving Mental Health and Wellness in Schools Act (H.R.3331/ S.754), all provisions related to expanding mental health education and health promotion in existing school education programs Kickstarting Innovative Demonstrations Supporting Health Act (H.R.3805/ S.1769), all provisions relating to improving the health and wellbeing of children by addressing nonmedical factors that determine health outcomes. Connecting Our Medical Providers with Links to Expand Tailored and Effective Care Act (S.1378), all provisions related to incentivizing primary care to implement integrated care models to improve access to behavioral health care treatments. Better Mental Health Care for Americans Act (S.923), all provisions relating to parity enforcement and improving access to mental health care for Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries. Mental Health Student Loan Forgiveness Act (H.R. 4933/S. 462), all provisions relating to expanding the Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program and expanding eligibility to include individuals who agree to work in mental health professional shortage areas for a period of time. Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (H.R.2389/ S.1302), all provisions relating to adding additional residency positions for improved access to behavioral health care in physician shortage areas as defined by SAMHSA Stop Overdose in Schools Act (H.R.5652), all provisions related to setting aside funds for opioid reversal agent administration training for schools and the expansion of opioid education programs in education. Mental Health Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2023 (H.R.5804), all provisions relating to authorizing the Secretary of Health and Human Services to make loans and loan guarantees for the betterment of pediatric and adult mental health and substance use treatment facilities. Advancing Lifesaving Efforts with Rapid Test strips for Communities Act ALERT Communities Act (S.2919), all provisions related to expanding access to fentanyl and xylazine test strips. H.R. 7545, all provisions related to expansion grant funding for CCBHCs, childrens clinic grant funding, and CCBHC certification processes. STAR Plus Scholarship Act (H.R. 9851), all provisions related to creating a scholarship program for substance use treatment providers. Community Mental Wellness Worker Training Act (H.R. 8680), all provisions related to creating a grant program for behavioral health organizations to train mental wellness workers in communities. Elementary and Secondary School Counseling Act (H.R. 8524/S. 4407), all provisions related to establishing five-year renewable grant programs to help elementary and secondary schools to hire additional school-based mental health providers such as counselors, psychologists and social workers. Kid PROOF Act of 2023 (H.R. 6663/S. 3364), all provisions related to allowing health care providers to purchase and distribute lethal means safety supplies for children at risk of overdose or suicide. Telehealth Access for Tribal Communities Act of 2024 (H.R. 9271), all sections related to expanding telehealth access for tribal communities. Campus Prevention and Recovery Services for Students Act of 2024 (H.R. 9214), all provisions related to helping higher education institutions implement programs to prevent alcohol and substance misuse on campus and support those with substance use disorders. Recognizing the Role of Direct Support Professionals Act (H.R. 2941/S. 1332), all provisions related to requiring the Office of Management and Budget to establish a separate category within the Standard Occupational Classification system for direct support professionals for data reporting purposes. American Relief Act (H.R. 10545), all provisions relating to extension of Medicare telehealth flexibilities. SAMHSA Notice of CCBHC-E Data Collection, submitted comment to SAMHSA regarding the request for clearance for eleven data collection instruments and forms related to the implementation and impact studies to be conducted as part of an evaluation of the 2022 CCBHC-Expansion grant cohorts. SAMHSA Notice of Patient-Level Data Collection, submitted comment SAMHSA regarding the proposed SAMHSA Unified Client-level Performance Reporting Tool (SUPRT) to modify the existing Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT) and Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS) Client-Level Performance Instruments into a streamlined, multi-component SAMHSA Client-Level Performance Tool. CMS Draft FAQ on Provider Enrollment and TPL for Dual Eligibles, submitted comment on CMSs draft FAQ related to providing services for dual eligible individuals. SAMHSA Crisis definitions and guidelines draft documents, submitted comments on SAMHSAs drafted coordinated crisis care services definitions and guidelines. SAMHSA Satellite Definition, submitted comment on SAMHSAs proposed update to Satellite Facility for purposes of CCBHC payment exclusion.
Client expense: $112,806 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
- Telehealth, reforming barriers to access to services. Extending flexibilities and repealing the 6-month in person visit requirement. - Telemental Health Care Access Act, H.R. 3432/S. 3651 - Promoting Effective and Empowering Recovery Services (PEERS) in Medicare Act, S.3498/ H.R. 6748 - Coverage of peer support specialists services
Client expense: $84,902 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2024 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
S. 838/H.R. 1638 Improving Access to Mental Health Act Issues regarding social worker reimbursement and scope of practice S. 3651/H.R. 3432 Telemental Healthcare Access Act H.R. 4638 Integrating Social Workers Across Healthcare Settings Act Issues surrounding extension of CMS waivers beyond the public health emergency Issues surrounding 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule Issues surrounding facilitating care across state lines S. 3430 Better Mental Health Care, Lower-Cost Drugs and Extenders Act Gaps in substance use disorder services
Client expense: $21,698 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2024 · third_quarter · Health Issues
CONNECT for Health Act of 2023 (H.R. 4189 / S. 2106), all provisions related to expanding access to telehealth services. Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2023 (H.R. 3432), all provisions related to ensuring coverage of mental health services furnished through telehealth. Modernizing Opioid Treatment Access Act of 2023 (H.R. 1359/S. 644), all provisions related to authorizing a study on certain exemptions for treatment of opioid use disorder through opioid treatment programs. 988 Implementation Act (H.R. 4851), all provisions related to authorizing and growing funding and support for the 988 suicide and crisis lifeline Protecting Kids on Social Media Act (H.R. 6149/S.1291), all provisions related to authorizing certain safeguards to protect mental health for children when using social media platforms Ryan Haight Act, all provisions related to the extension of COVID-19 telemedicine flexibilities for prescription of controlled medication The PEER Mental Health Act of 2023 (H.R. 2642 / S.3498), all provisions related to award grants to build capacity for peer support programs for individuals experiencing mental health and substance use challenges Helping Kids Cope Act of 2023 (H.R. 2412), all provisions related to awarding grants to build the capacity of the pediatric behavioral health services Strengthening Community Care Act of 2023 (H.R. 2559) all provisions related to reauthorization of the Community Health Center Fund for three years, ending in 2026. Improving Access to Mental Health Act (H.R.1638 / S.838), all provisions related to the incentivizing of mental health professionals to practice in Mental Health Professional Shortage areas. SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act (H.R. 4531/S. 3393) all provisions relating to the continued bolstered funding for substance use disorder treatment and recovery. Local 9-8-8 Response Act (H.R. 4974 / S. 3444), all provisions relating to the continued bolstering of 9-8-8 crisis services and requiring that 9-8-8 calls be routed to their nearest call center as opposed to the call center matching the area code of the phone originating the call. CONNECT Act (H.R. 6928), all provisions related to awarding grants to certain crisis centers for providing follow-up care to individuals who receive suicide prevention and crisis intervention services. Improving Mental Health and Wellness in Schools Act (H.R.3331/ S.754), all provisions related to expanding mental health education and health promotion in existing school education programs Kickstarting Innovative Demonstrations Supporting Health Act (H.R.3805/ S.1769), all provisions relating to improving the health and wellbeing of children by addressing nonmedical factors that determine health outcomes. Connecting Our Medical Providers with Links to Expand Tailored and Effective Care Act (S.1378), all provisions related to incentivizing primary care to implement integrated care models to improve access to behavioral health care treatments. Better Mental Health Care for Americans Act (S.923), all provisions relating to parity enforcement and improving access to mental health care for Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries. Mental Health Student Loan Forgiveness Act (H.R. 4933/S. 462), all provisions relating to expanding the Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program and expanding eligibility to include individuals who agree to work in mental health professional shortage areas for a period of time. Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (H.R.2389/ S.1302), all provisions relating to adding additional residency positions for improved access to behavioral health care in physician shortage areas as defined by SAMHSA Stop Overdose in Schools Act (H.R.5652), all provisions related to setting aside funds for opioid reversal agent administration training for schools and the expansion of opioid education programs in education. Mental Health Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2023 (H.R.5804), all provisions relating to authorizing the Secretary of Health and Human Services to make loans and loan guarantees for the betterment of pediatric and adult mental health and substance use treatment facilities. Advancing Lifesaving Efforts with Rapid Test strips for Communities Act ALERT Communities Act (S.2919), all provisions related to expanding access to fentanyl and xylazine test strips. H.R. 7545, all provisions related to expansion grant funding for CCBHCs, childrens clinic grant funding, and CCBHC certification processes. STAR Plus Scholarship Act (H.R. 9851), all provisions related to creating a scholarship program for substance use treatment providers. Community Mental Wellness Worker Training Act (H.R. 8680), all provisions related to creating a grant program for behavioral health organizations to train mental wellness workers in communities. Elementary and Secondary School Counseling Act (H.R. 8524/S. 4407), all provisions related to establishing five-year renewable grant programs to help elementary and secondary schools to hire additional school-based mental health providers such as counselors, psychologists and social workers. Kid PROOF Act of 2023 (H.R. 6663/S. 3364), all provisions related to allowing health care providers to purchase and distribute lethal means safety supplies for children at risk of overdose or suicide. Telehealth Access for Tribal Communities Act of 2024 (H.R. 9271), all sections related to expanding telehealth access for tribal communities. Campus Prevention and Recovery Services for Students Act of 2024 (H.R. 9214), all provisions related to helping higher education institutions implement programs to prevent alcohol and substance misuse on campus and support those with substance use disorders. Recognizing the Role of Direct Support Professionals Act (H.R. 2941/S. 1332), all provisions related to requiring the Office of Management and Budget to establish a separate category within the Standard Occupational Classification system for direct support professionals for data reporting purposes. 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule, submitted comments to the administration regarding proposed provisions related to mental health and substance use services under Medicare. 2025 Outpatient Prospective Payment System Proposed Rule, submitted comments to the administration regarding proposed provisions related to mental health and substance use services. Congressional RFI on Pay PCP Act, submitted comment in response to request for comment from Senators Cassidy and Whitehouse regarding Medicare primary care provider payment and the importance of integration with behavioral health care. Marijuana Rescheduling Proposed Rule, submitted comment to the DEA in response to the proposed rule recognizing the importance of research, substance use prevention, and access to care. Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2028 Update, signed on to an organization sign-on letter regarding peer support specialists under the OMB SOC manual update.
Client expense: $154,891 · 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
2024 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
CCBHCs (S.2993 - Ensuring Excellence in Mental Health Act), Workforce, Telehealth Extension, H.R.3432 - Telemental Health Care Access Act, Fy25 Appropriations (988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, Community Mental Health Center Grants, Community Crisis Response/mobile crisis, CCBHCs, Comprehensive Opioid Recovery Centers), SUPPORT Act Reauthorization of 2023, Comprehensive Opioid Recovery Center Act of 2023
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Legislation and policies related to: Physician/nurse practitioner reimbursement Provisions of the Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148) Adoption of recommendations of the National Academy of Medicine report, The Future of Nursing 2020-2030: Charting a Path to Achieve Health Equity Extension of Medicare and Medicaid waivers beyond the COVID-19 public health emergency Medicare and Medicaid restrictions related to telehealth services Medicaid maintenance of effort requirements Medicaid eligibility expansion and state options Medicaid waiver application procedures H.R. 704/S.260, Promoting Access to Diabetic Shoes Act H.R. 2583/S. 3481, Increasing Access to Quality Cardiac Rehabilitation Care Act of 2023 H.R. 3432/S. 3651, Telemental Health Care Access Act H.R. 7623/S. 3967, Telehealth Modernization Act H.R. 7711, Advancing Access to Telehealth Act S. 198, Rural Health Clinic Burden Reduction Act S. 2016/H.R. 4189, Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 S. 1586/H.R. 3623, Educating Future Nurses Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $27,400
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2024 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Legislation and policies related to: Physician/nurse practitioner reimbursement Provisions of the Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148) Adoption of recommendations of the National Academy of Medicine report, The Future of Nursing 2020-2030: Charting a Path to Achieve Health Equity Extension of Medicare and Medicaid waivers beyond the COVID-19 public health emergency Medicare and Medicaid restrictions related to telehealth services Medicaid maintenance of effort requirements Medicaid eligibility expansion and state options Medicaid waiver application procedures H.R. 704/S.260, Promoting Access to Diabetic Shoes Act H.R. 2583/S. 3481, Increasing Access to Quality Cardiac Rehabilitation Care Act of 2023 H.R. 2724, Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act H.R. 3432/S. 3651, Telemental Health Care Access Act H.R. 3836, Medicaid Primary Care Improvement Act H.R. 5434/S. 3138, Stabilize Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Act H.R. 6371, Provider Reimbursement Stability Act H.R. 6683, Preserving Seniors Access to Physicians Act of 2023 H.R. 7623/S. 3967, Telehealth Modernization Act H.R. 7711, Advancing Access to Telehealth Act S. 198, Rural Health Clinic Burden Reduction Act S. 2016/H.R. 4189, Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 S. 1586/H.R. 3623, Educating Future Nurses Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $24,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2024 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
H.R. 5378 - Lower Costs, More Transparency Act - Re: Site Neutral and Hospital Price Transparency H.R. 3173/ S.5044 - "Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act" - Re: Medicare Advantage Prior Authorization provisions H.R. 6430/ S.1110 - "The Assistance for Rural Community Hospitals (ARCH) Act" - Re: Discussions around Medicare rural extenders (LVH/MDH) H.R. 8246 - Second Chances for Rural Hospitals Act; S.4322 "Rural Emergency Hospital Designation Improvement Act" Re: discussions on protecting access to rural hospitals Payment delays and denials - Re: Medicare Advantage coverage requirements H.R. 8113 - "Transparency into State Directed Payments Act of 2024" - Re: Discussed importance of Medicaid payment adequacy Discussions around Medicaid DSH funding - Re: Medicaid DSH cut delay H.R. 7623/ S. 3967 - "Telehealth Modernization Act of 2024"; H.R. 8261 Preserving Telehealth, Hospital, and Ambulance Access Act; H.R. 4189/ S. 2016 - "CONNECT for Health Act of 2023"; H.R. 3432/ S. 3651 - "Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2023" - Re: Telehealth flexibilities CMMI Models - Re: Mandatory participation S. 5026 - SEPSIS Act re: sepsis prevention Discussions re: post-acute reimbursement and network adequacy
Client expense: $570,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · third_quarter · Health Issues
Regulatory and legislative healthcare issues related to pharmaceutical development, approval, reimbursement, and patient access. Issues related to the diagnosis and treatment of Tardive Dyskinesia. Issues related to telehealth including the Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2023, H.R. 3432, and the Telehealth Modernization Act of 2024, H.R. 7623. H.R. 7085 - BIOSECURE Act.
Client expense: $830,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · third_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 4527 Health DATA Act S. 3679, Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Reauthorization Act H.R. 5378 the Lower Costs, More Transparency Act S.3548 - Health Care Prices Revealed and Information to Consumers Explained Transparency Act S.3430 - An original bill to amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to expand the mental health care workforce and services, reduce prescription drug costs, and extend certain expiring provisions under Medicare and Medicaid, and for other purposes. HR 3305 & S. 1606 Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act HR 4822 Health Care Price Transparency Act HR 3284 Providers and Payers COMPETE Act HR 2840 Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act HR 4818 Treat and Reduce Obesity Act of 2023 S. 2333 Pandemic and All Hazards Preparedness and Response Act H.R. 4421 Preparing for All Hazards and Pathogens Reauthorization Act H.R. 3561, PATIENT Act of 2023 H.R. 3281, the Transparent PRICE Act H.R. 3262, To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to increase transparency of certain health-related ownership information H.R. 2868 Association Health Plans Act H.R. 2813 Self-Insurance Protection Act H.R. 3799 CHOICE Arrangement Act H.R. 3432, Telemental Health Care Access Act H.R.824, Telehealth Benefit Expansion for Workers Act of 2023 H.R. 4189, S. 2016, CONNECT for Health Act S. 923, Better Mental Health Care for Americans Act H.R. 3120, Healthy Competition for Better Care Act H.R. 1843 Telehealth Expansion Act of 2023 Legislation and regulation related to health care delivery and health insurance coverage, mental health and substance use disorder care and coverage, the transition out of the COVID-19 pandemic and electronic health information/technology. S.954 - 118th Congress (2023-2024)A bill to provide for appropriate cost-sharing for insulin products covered under private health plans, and to establish a program to support health care providers and pharmacies in providing discounted insulin products to uninsured individuals. a
Client expense: $210,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2024 · third_quarter · Health Issues
Issues related to Direct-to-Consumer Prescription Drug Advertisements; Issues related to Cybersecurity; Health care issues related to P.L. 118-42, the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2024, and P.L. 118-47, the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act 2024; Issues related to P.L. 117-328, the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2023; Issues related to P.L. 117-169, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, including enhanced advance premium tax credits (APTCs) and Medicare Part D redesign; Issues related to P.L. 93-406, Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA), preemption; S. 727, Insulin for All Act of 2023; S. 1269, Improving Needed Safeguards for Users of Lifesaving Insulin Now (INSULIN) Act of 2023; S. 146, Cap Insulin Prices Act; S 954, Affordable Insulin Now Act of 2023; HR 1488, Affordable Insulin Now Act; HR 1587, Making Insulin Affordable for All Children Act; HR 1485, Insulin for all Act of 2023; H.R. 3290, To amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to ensure transparency and oversight of the 340B drug discount program; S. 464/ H.R. 2630, the Safe Step Act; H.R. 5688, the Bipartisan HSA Improvement Act of 2023; H.R. 5687, the HSA Modernization Act of 2023; H.R. 1843/S. 1001, Telehealth Expansion Act; H.R. 824, Telehealth Benefit Expansion for Workers Act of 2023; Issues related to mental health coverage, workforce, and mental health parity; Issues related to surprise billing law and regulation; Issues related to artificial intelligence and health care issues; Issues related to removing barriers to biosimilar medicine access; H.R. 4189/S. 2016, The Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023; H.R. 3432/S.3651, Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2023; H.R. 1692, The Health Care Affordability Act; H.R. 8152, the American Privacy Rights Act (APRA) of 2024.
Client expense: $1,720,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2024 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
H.R.5378, Lower Costs, More Transparency Act, Issues related to site neutral payment cuts, hospital price transparency, unique health identifier, 340B Program; H.R. 3173 / S. 4532, Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care, all provisions; S.4350 / H.R. 8260, Hospital Inpatient Services Modernization Act of 2024, all provisions; Draft Bill, Issues pertaining to proposed changes to the Medicare Graduate Medical Education program and solutions to address workforce shortages in rural areas; S.4338, the Pay PCPs Act , Feedback to improve physician reimbursement and value-based primary care; S. 1110, the Rural Hospital Support Act, all provisions; H.R. 6430, Assistance for Rural Community Hospitals (ARCH)Act, all provisions; H.R. 7711, Advancing Access to Telehealth Act,all provisions; H.R. 3432, Telemental Health Care Access Act, all provisions; H.R. 3875, the Expanded Telehealth Access Act, all provisions; H.R. 5611, Helping Ensure Access to Local Telehealth (HEALTH) Act of 2023, all provisions; H.R. 6033, Supporting Patient Education and Knowledge (SPEAK) Act of 2023, all provisions; Draft Bill, To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to adjust long-term care hospital payment rates under the Medicare program, Issues related to LTCH payment policy reforms; S. 5236, A bill to amend titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to enhance financial support for rural and safety net hospitals providing maternity, labor, and delivery services to vulnerable populations, and for other purposes, Reimbursements to rural and safety net hospitals providing maternity, labor, and delivery services; H.R. 7623, Telehealth Modernization Act, Issues pertaining to Telehealth, Hospital at Home, Unique Health Identifier; H. Jes Res 139 / S.J. Res 91, A joint resolution for congressional disapproval of a rule relating to "Medicare and Medicaid Programs, Minimum Staffing Standards for Long-Term Care Facilities and Medicaid Institutional Payment Transparency Reporting", All provisions; S. 2016/ H.R. 4189, The CONNECT for Health Act of 2023, Specifically telehealth waivers, geographic restrictions, originating site requirements, in person requirement behavioral health, RHCs and FQHCs access; H.R. 1110, KEEP Telehealth Option Act, All provisions; H.R. 5541, the Temporary Reciprocity to Ensure Access to Treatment (TREAT) Act, All provisions; HR 2389/ S. 1302, Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2023, All provisions; H.R. 977/S. 470, Patient Access to Higher Quality Care Act, all provisions; Draft Bill, Obstetric care in Critical Access Hospitals (CAH); Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program Draft Guidance, Issues pertaining to the implementation of the Medicare drug price negotiation program; Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Program; Alternative Payment Model Updates and the Increasing Organ Transplant Access (IOTA) Model, Issues pertaining to Value Based Care and feedback on proposed IOTA model; Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), FY 2025 Inpatient Prospective Payment Systems for Acute Care Hospitals; Disproportionate Share Hospital Payments, Issues pertaining to the FY2025 Inpatient Prospective Payment Systems Rule and Disproportionate Share Hospital Payments Changes in FY25 IPPS Rule; Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), 2025 Priorities, Issues pertaining to 340B Drug Pricing Program, inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) payments, the physician fee schedule (PFS) and telehealth in the new cycle; Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Calendar Year (CY) 2025 Home Health Prospective; Payment System (HH PPS) Rate Update, Issues pertaining to the CY25 Home Health Proposed Rule; Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Physician fee schedule (PFS) proposed rule for calendar year (CY) 2025, Issues pertaining to physician fee schedule; Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) Proposed rule for Calendar Year (CY2025), Issues pertaining to outpatient and ambulatory surgery center prospective payment system, conditions of participation for maternal health; Health & Human Services (HHS), Letter to HHS, Medicare Advantage Organizations' Use of Prior Authorization for Post-Acute Care; Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Significant, Anomalous and Highly Suspect (SAHS) billing in Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP) in Calendar Year 2023, Issues pertaining to proposed rule to mitigate the impact of significant, anomalous and highly suspect (SAHS) billing activity within the Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP) in calendar year (CY) 2023; Site Neutral Payments, Issues related to site neutral payment cuts for drug administration; Provider Reimbursements, Issues related to provider reimbursement, site neutral payment cuts, Medicare/Medicaid program funding, facility fees, DSH cuts; Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) program, Medicaid DSH program; LTCH High Cost Outlier Threshold, SFC / W&M Meeting / CMS Meeting , Issues concerning High Cost Outlier in LTCH payment policy; National Provider Identifier (NPI), Included in E&C markup statement in September , Unique identifiers for off-campus Hospital Outpatient Departments (HOPDs); Access to inpatient rehabilitation care, Letter to CMS / Supported Hill Led Effort, Access to inpatient rehabilitation care for MA enrollees; Rural Hospitals, Issues pertaining to the sustainability of MDHS, CAHs, SCHs, and REHs; Physician Payments, Issues pertaining to proposed solutions to improve MACRA, alternative payment models, mental health of workforce; Health Plan Accountability, Issues specific to prior authorization, patient access to care, adequate provider networks, inappropriate denials, reducing account receivables, prompt pay and cost-based reimbursement for critical access hospitals under Medicare Advantage.
Client expense: $5,450,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), SENATE
2024 · third_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 3432 /S. 3651, "Telemental Health Care Access Act," all provisions. H.R. 7623/S.3967, "Telehealth Modernization Act," all provisions. H.R. 9029/S. 4942, "Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025," all provisions. Issues pertaining to telehealth.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · third_quarter · Health Issues
Womens Health Protection Act Mental Health Workforce Shortages Meeting with various administrative agencies on expanding access to mental health care in rural areas Forthcoming House bill on capital investments in rural mental health Federal policies affecting access to contingency management services for substance use disorders H. R. 498 / S.1493, 9-8-8 Lifeline Cybersecurity Responsibility Act H.R. 501 Block, Report, And Suspend Suspicious Shipments Act H.R. 773/S. 3165, Homelessness and Behavioral Health Care Coordination Act of 2023 H.R. 1359/S. 644 Modernizing Opioid Treatment Access Act H.R. 1423 911 Community Crisis Responders Act of 2023 H.R. 1502 Comprehensive Opioid Recovery Centers Reauthorization Act of 2023 H.R. 2474 - The Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act H.R.2577/S.1137,DHS Suicide Prevention and Resiliency for Law Enforcement Act H.R. 3074/S. 971 The Due Process Continuity of Care Act HR 3305 Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act H.R. 3375 STOP Fentanyl Overdoses Act H.R. 3752 Parity Enforcement Act of 2023 H.R.4310/S.2233, Youth Poisoning Protection Act H.R. 4531 / S. 2433, SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act of 2023 H.R. 4851, 9-8-8 Implementation Act of 2023 H.R. 4884 /S. 2476 Mental Health for Latinos Act of 2023 H.R.4974, Local 988 Response Act H.R. 5866, Substance Use Disorder and Family Engagement (SAFE) in Recovery Act H.R. 6284/S. 3260 Improving Measurements for Loneliness and Isolation Act of 2023 H.R. 6475 Health Disparity Zones Act of 2023 H.R.6928 CONNECT Act of 2024 H.R. 7301 Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic Expansion Act of 2024 H.R. 8390 Mental Health and MAMA Act of 2024 H.R. 8503 Integrated Care for Dual Eligibles H.R. 9577 STOP Suicide Act S.669/H.R. 8458 Increasing Mental Health Options Act of 2023 S. 923 Better Mental Health Care for Americans Act S. 1378/ H.R 5819 COMPLETE Care Act S.2350, National Strategy for Social Connection Act Reintroduction of The Behavioral Health Coverage Transparency Act Reintroduction of The Parity Enforcement Act of 2023 H.R. 5804, The Mental Health Infrastructure Improvement Act Reintroduction of The Comprehensive Addiction Resources Emergency Act Reintroduction of The Stop Online Suicide Assistance Forums Act S.2511, the ADAPT Act S. 2688 / H.R. 5116, the Behavioral Health IT Coordination Act S. 2733, PEER Support Act H.R. 7808, EARLY Minds Act H.R. 6407 / S. 3297, Medical Nutrition Therapy Act S.3364, Kids Providing Resources for Optimal Outcomes Against Fatalities Act of 2024 (KID Proof Act) S.3085, Preventing Adverse Childhood Experiences Act (PACE Act) S. 3393 SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act S.3498 Promoting Effective and Empowering Recovery Services in Medicare Act of 2023S. 3557 Public Health Impact of Opioid Drugs S. 3769, Alternative Pathways to Child Abuse Prevention Act S. 4312 United States Senate Commission on Mental Health Act of 2024 S. 4338 Pay PCPs Act of 2024 Dear Colleague letter to CMS re: coverage of digital therapeutics Reauthorization of the Older Americans Act Caregiving for older adults Title IV-B of the Social Security Act H.R. 3432/S. 3651, Telemental Health Care Access Act Mental Health Parity Final Rule Meeting with the Tri-Departments (DOL, HHS and Treasury) H.R 3312, S. 1602, Moms Matter Act S.4811, Prevention Services for Youth Act S.4812, Strengthening Supports for Youth Act H.R.9875, Child Safety and Well-Being Act Response to RFI re: 21st Century Cures 2.0 Response to RFI regarding regulation of cannabis and hemp products Research regarding the safety and efficacy of psychedelic-assisted therapy Flexibility to prescribe certain controlled medications via telehealth for the treatment of mental health and substance use disorders Support of the proposed rule on georouting solutions for the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (988 Lifeline) Medicare coverage policies regarding mental health and substance use disorder services
Client expense: $400,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), 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), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Faith-Based & Community Initiatives, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2024 · third_quarter · Health Issues
S.2016/H.R. 4189 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023; S.3967/H.R. 7263 Telehealth Modernization Act of 2024; S.3651/H.R. 3432 Telehealth Health Care Access Act; S.2880/H.R. 3875 Expanded Telehealth Access Act; H.R. 5541 Temporary Reciprocity to Ensure Access to Treatment (TREAT) Act; S.1001/H.R.1843 - Telehealth Expansion Act of 2023; H.R.1310 - SHARE Act; S.3651/H.R.3432 - Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2023
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $200,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
S.2016/H.R. 4189 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023; S.3967/H.R. 7263 Telehealth Modernization Act of 2024; S.3651/H.R. 3432 Telehealth Health Care Access Act; S.2880/H.R. 3875 Expanded Telehealth Access Act; H.R. 5541 Temporary Reciprocity to Ensure Access to Treatment (TREAT) Act; S.1001/H.R.1843 - Telehealth Expansion Act of 2023; H.R.1310 - SHARE Act; S.3651/H.R.3432 - Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2023
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $200,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · third_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 824 - Telehealth Benefit Expansion for Workers Act of 2023 H.R. 1202 / S. 704 - Resident Education Deferred Interest (REDI) Act H.R. 2389 - Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2023 H.R. 2400 / S. 1165 - Reentry Act of 2023 H.R. 2474 - Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act H.R. 3073 / S. 1452 - Community Mental Wellness and Resilience Act H.R. 3432 / S. 3651 - Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2023 H.R. 3946/S. 1800 - FASD Respect Act H.R. 4189 / S. 2016 - CONNECT for Health Act of 2023 H.R. 4892 / S. 3921 - Medicaid Bump Act H.R. 4933 / S. 462 - Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act H.R. 4942 / S. 665 - Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act H.R. 5116 / S. 2688 - Behavioral Health Information Technology (BHIT) Coordination Act H.R. 5819 / S. 1378 - COMPLETE Care Act H.R. 6683 - Preserving Seniors Access to Physicians Act of 2023 H.R. 7153 / S. 3679 - Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protections Reauthorization Act H.R. 3305 / S. 1606 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act H.R. 3226 / S. 1573 - Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers who deliver Infants Early (PREEMIE) Reauthorization Act of 2023 H.R. 3312 / S. 1602 - Moms Matter Act H.R. 3838 / S. 2415 - Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act of 2023 H.R. 7024 - Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024 H.R. 8458 / S. 669- Increasing Mental Health Options Act of 2024 H.R. 8543 / S. 2993 - To amend the Social Security Act and the Public Health Service Act to permanently authorize certified community behavioral health clinics, and for other purposes H.R. 8680 - To authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use, to award grants to train community mental wellness workers H.R. 8702/ S .4532 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish requirements with respect to the use of prior authorization under Medicare Advantage plans H.R.8767 - To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to remove the exclusion from medical assistance under the Medicaid program of items and services for patients in an institution for mental diseases S. 1339 - Pharmacy Benefit Reform Manager Act H.R. 7891 / S. 1409 - Kids Online Safety Act H.R. 7890 / S. 1418 - Children and Teens Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA 2.0) H.R. 4531 / S. 3106 - SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act H.R. 6663 / S. 3364 - Kid PROOF Act of 2023 S. 3430 - Better Mental Health Care, Lower-Cost Drugs, and Health Extenders Act S. 3157 - More Behavioral Health Providers Act of 2023 H.R. 7619 / S. 3158 - Expand the Behavioral Health Workforce Now Act H.R.6928 - CONNECT Act of 2024 H.R.6961 / S. 3010 - Nutrition CARE Act of 2024 H.R. 6982 / S. 3579 - Gambling Addiction, Recovery, Investment, and Treatment Act H.R. 7050 - Substance Use Disorder Workforce Act of 2024 H.Res. 1089 / S.Res.567 - Health Workforce Well-being Day of Awareness Resolution S. 2556 - Improving Coordination and Access to Resources Equitably (CARE) for Youth Act H.R. 5408 / S. 2767 - SSI Savings Penalty Elimination Act H.R.7301 - Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic Expansion Act of 2024 H.R. 7808 - EARLY Minds Act H.R. 7265 / S. 3779 - Child Suicide Prevention and Lethal Means Act S. 3638 - Dependent Controlled Substance Transparency Act H.R. 7265 / S. 3379 Child Suicide Prevention & Lethal Means Safety Act H.R.7708 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require MA organizations offering network-based plans to maintain an accurate provider directory, and for other purposes H.R.8575 - Michelle Alyssa Go Act H.R. 7258 / S. 3968 - A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide community-based training opportunities for medical students in rural areas and medically under-served communities, and for other purposes S.4023 - Behavioral Health Network and Directory Improvement Act S.4358 - Preventing and Treating Substance Use Disorders Among Older Adults Act APA engaged with SAMHSA on Harm Reduction strategies and agency framework Sent letter to the FDA on the planning of the Clozapine REMS re-evaluation meeting FDA engagement through APAs involvement with the FDA Total Product Life Cycle Advisory Program Meeting with SAMHSA and FDA on continued Stimulant Shortage APA met with DOL, HHS, and Treasury to Discuss Parity APA meeting with ONC on priorities impacting Mental Health Integration and AI APA meeting with CDC on workplace mental health and wellness Signed onto AMA letter on Medicare physician payment reform S.4935- Physician Fee Stabilization Act H.R. 6371 - the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act H.R. 2474 - Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act H.R. 5013 / S. 3503 - Value in Health Care (VALUE) Act H.R. 1770 / S. 2477 - Equitable Community Access to Pharmacist Services Act. Signed AMA letter in opposition H.R.6664 / S. 4905- Innovation in Pediatric Drugs Act of 2023 H.R.9133 / S. 4835- The Primary and Behavioral Health Care Access Act H.R. 2630 / S. 652 - the Safe Step Act H.R. 9581 - STAR Plus Scholarship Act H.R. 8715 - NEST Act H.R. 9577- Stabilization to Prevent (STOP) Suicide Act H.R. 9656 - Career and Technical Education (CTE) Student Mental Health and Wellness Act S. 5146- Medical Graduate Investment Act of 2024 H.R. 9688 - Keep Kids Covered Act
Client expense: $244,222 · 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), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2024 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
S. 838/H.R. 1638 Improving Access to Mental Health Act Issues regarding social worker reimbursement and scope of practice S. 3651/H.R. 3432 Telemental Healthcare Access Act H.R. 4638 Integrating Social Workers Across Healthcare Settings Act Issues surrounding extension of CMS waivers beyond the public health emergency Issues surrounding 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule Issues surrounding facilitating care across state lines S. 3430 Better Mental Health Care, Lower-Cost Drugs and Extenders Act Gaps in substance use disorder services
Client expense: $15,724 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE