Treat and Reduce Obesity Act of 2023
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Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 118-959, Part I.
Congress.gov source codes: 5000, H12200
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 36 - 4.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
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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2026 · first_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Issues related to drug pricing; Issues related to reimbursement of insulin products; H.R. 4818/S. 2407 - Treat and Reduce Obesity Act of 2023, Issues related to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (PL 119-21), most favored nation pricing polices.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2025 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Issues related to drug pricing; Issues related to reimbursement of insulin products; H.R. 4818/S. 2407 - Treat and Reduce Obesity Act of 2023, Issues related to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (PL 119-21), most favored nation pricing polices.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2025 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Issues related to drug pricing; Issues related to reimbursement of insulin products; H.R. 4818/S. 2407 - Treat and Reduce Obesity Act of 2023, Issues related to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (PL 119-21), most favored nation pricing polices.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2025 · second_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Issues related to CMS coverage of anti-obesity medications, including the Treat and Reduce Obesity Act of 2023 (H.R. 4818 / S. 2407, 118th Congress).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $70,000
2025 · first_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Issues related to CMS coverage of anti-obesity medications, including the Treat and Reduce Obesity Act of 2023 (H.R. 4818 / S. 2407, 118th Congress).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
| Referred To |
| July 20, 2023 |
| Democratic |
| MN |
| Bill Foster | Democratic | IL |
| Bill Johnson | Republican | OH |
| Bill Pascrell, Jr. | Democratic | NJ |
| Bonnie Watson Coleman | Democratic | NJ |
| Brendan F. Boyle | Democratic | PA |
| Brian K. Fitzpatrick | Republican | PA |
| Brittany Pettersen | Democratic | CO |
| C. A. Dutch Ruppersberger | Democratic | MD |
| Carol D. Miller | Republican | WV |
| Chellie Pingree | Democratic | ME |
| Chris Pappas | Democratic | NH |
| Claudia Tenney | Republican | NY |
| Cori Bush | Democratic | MO |
| Daniel S. Goldman | Democratic | NY |
| Darren Soto | Democratic | FL |
| David G. Valadao | Republican | CA |
| David J. Trone | Democratic | MD |
| David Kustoff | Republican | TN |
| David Rouzer | Republican | NC |
| David Schweikert | Republican | AZ |
| Deborah K. Ross | Democratic | NC |
| Derek Kilmer | Democratic | WA |
| Diana DeGette | Democratic | CO |
| Don Bacon | Republican | NE |
| Donald G. Davis | Democratic | NC |
| Donald M. Payne, Jr. | Democratic | NJ |
| Donald S. Beyer, Jr. | Democratic | VA |
| Doris O. Matsui | Democratic | CA |
| Eleanor Holmes Norton | Democratic | DC |
| Emanuel Cleaver | Democratic | MO |
| Eric Swalwell | Democratic | CA |
| Frank J. Mrvan | Democratic | IN |
| Garret Graves | Republican | LA |
| Gerald E. Connolly | Democratic | VA |
| Glenn Ivey | Democratic | MD |
| Glenn Thompson | Republican | PA |
| Grace Meng | Democratic | NY |
| Greg Pence | Republican | IN |
| Gus M. Bilirakis | Republican | FL |
| Gwen Moore | Democratic | WI |
| Henry Cuellar | Democratic | TX |
| Hillary J. Scholten | Democratic | MI |
| James A. Himes | Democratic | CT |
| James P. McGovern | Democratic | MA |
| Jason Crow | Democratic | CO |
| Jerrold Nadler | Democratic | NY |
| Jill N. Tokuda | Democratic | HI |
| Jim Banks | Republican | IN |
| Jim Costa | Democratic | CA |
| Jimmy Gomez | Democratic | CA |
| Jimmy Panetta | Democratic | CA |
| Joe Neguse | Democratic | CO |
| John B. Larson | Democratic | CT |
| Joseph D. Morelle | Democratic | NY |
| Josh Gottheimer | Democratic | NJ |
| Josh Harder | Democratic | CA |
| Joyce Beatty | Democratic | OH |
| Judy Chu | Democratic | CA |
| Julia Brownley | Democratic | CA |
| Katie Porter | Democratic | CA |
| Kevin Hern | Republican | OK |
| Larry Bucshon | Republican | IN |
| Lauren Underwood | Democratic | IL |
| Linda T. Sánchez | Democratic | CA |
| Lizzie Fletcher | Democratic | TX |
| Marc A. Veasey | Democratic | TX |
| Mariannette Miller-Meeks | Republican | IA |
| Mark E. Amodei | Republican | NV |
| Mark E. Green | Republican | TN |
| Mark Pocan | Democratic | WI |
| Mark Takano | Democratic | CA |
| Matt Cartwright | Democratic | PA |
| Michael Lawler | Republican | NY |
| Michael Waltz | Republican | FL |
| Mike Carey | Republican | OH |
| Mike Kelly | Republican | PA |
| Mike Quigley | Democratic | IL |
| Mike Thompson | Democratic | CA |
| Monica De La Cruz | Republican | TX |
| Nanette Diaz Barragán | Democratic | CA |
| Nikema Williams | Democratic | GA |
| Nikki Budzinski | Democratic | IL |
| Norma J. Torres | Democratic | CA |
| Raja Krishnamoorthi | Democratic | IL |
| Rashida Tlaib | Democratic | MI |
| Raul Ruiz | Democratic | CA |
| Raúl M. Grijalva | Democratic | AZ |
| Richard Hudson | Republican | NC |
| Ritchie Torres | Democratic | NY |
| Robert J. Wittman | Republican | VA |
| Robin L. Kelly | Democratic | IL |
| Rudy Yakym III | Republican | IN |
| Salud O. Carbajal | Democratic | CA |
| Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. | Democratic | GA |
| Seth Moulton | Democratic | MA |
| Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick | Democratic | FL |
| Sheila Jackson Lee | Democratic | TX |
| Shri Thanedar | Democratic | MI |
| Stacey E. Plaskett | Democratic | VI |
| Stephen F. Lynch | Democratic | MA |
| Steve Cohen | Democratic | TN |
| Steven Horsford | Democratic | NV |
| Susan Wild | Democratic | PA |
| Suzan K. DelBene | Democratic | WA |
| Suzanne Bonamici | Democratic | OR |
| Terri A. Sewell | Democratic | AL |
| Thomas H. Kean, Jr. | Republican | NJ |
| Thomas R. Suozzi | Democratic | NY |
| Tom Cole | Republican | OK |
| Tony Cárdenas | Democratic | CA |
| Troy A. Carter | Democratic | LA |
| Valerie P. Foushee | Democratic | NC |
| Wiley Nickel | Democratic | NC |
| Yadira Caraveo | Democratic | CO |
| Yvette D. Clarke | Democratic | NY |
| Zoe Lofgren | Democratic | CA |
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2025 · first_quarter · Health Issues
Issues related to drug pricing; Issues related to reimbursement of insulin products; H.R. 4818/S. 2407 - Treat and Reduce Obesity Act of 2023.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2025 · first_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Issues regarding the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services National Coverage Decision (NCD) on Monoclonal Antibodies Directed Against Amyloid for the Treatment of Alzheimer's Disease; Issues related to H.R. 4818/S. 2407 the Treat and Reduce Obesity Act of 2023.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2025 · first_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Medical Nutrition Therapy Act (H.R. 6407/S. 3297) Medicare/Medicaid -- Access to MNT; IBT National Coverage Determination Reconsideration Telehealth Treat and Reduce Obesity Act (H.R. 4818/S.2407)
Client expense: $95,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Healthy Equity and Health Disparities HR5520/S4592 Health Equity Innovation Act HR4818/S2407 Treat and reduce obesity act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Treat and Reduce Obesity Act and obesity treatment in COVID-19 relief; Medication affordability and access; general diabetes prevention; "Inflation Reduction Act of 2022" (PL 117-169). Pharmacy benefit manager reform proposals. H.R. 4818, S. 2407. Public Law 118-47. American Relief Act (P.L. 118-158).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Treat and Reduce Obesity Act and obesity treatment in COVID-19 relief; Medication affordability and access; general diabetes prevention; "Inflation Reduction Act of 2022" (PL 117-169). Pharmacy benefit manager reform proposals. H.R. 4818, S. 2407. Public Law 118-47. American Relief Act (P.L. 118-158).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
General education about policies impacting pharmaceutical development, approval and reimbursement. Policies impacting pharmaceutical research, development, and approval. Policies impacting public health preparedness and prevention and U.S. address to the Covid-19 pandemic, 340B Program. "Inflation Reduction Act of 2022" (PL 117-169). Accelerated Approval pathway; Alzheimers diagnostics policies. Pharmacy benefit manager reform proposals. Treat and Reduce Obesity Act of 2023, H.R. 4818, S. 2407. Public Law 118-47. American Relief Act (P.L. 118-158).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Policies impacting Medicare Part D and Part B reimbursement policies. Policies impacting pharmaceutical research, development, and approval. Policies impacting public health preparedness and prevention and U.S. address to the Covid-19 pandemic, "Inflation Reduction Act of 2022" (PL 117-169). Pharmacy benefit manager reform proposals. Treat and Reduce Obesity Act of 2023, H.R. 4818, S. 2407. Public Law 118-47. American Relief Act (P.L. 118-158).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Issues related to obesity; H.R. 4818/S. 2407, Treat and Reduce Obesity Act of 2023
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Issues related to obesity H.R. 4818/S. 2407, Treat and Reduce Obesity Act of 2023
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Treat and Reduce Obesity Act (H.R. 4818 / S. 4207) Home dialysis/home therapies issues Improving Access to Dialysis Act (H.R. 8075) Living Donor Protection Act (H.R. 2923/S. 1384) FY 2025 appropriations funding for nursing workforce development programs and National Institute of Nursing Research FY 2025 funding kidney disease research at NIDDK at NIH Funding for Kidney X program at HHS Funding for AHRQ at HHS in FY 2025 Securing the U.S. Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network Act (H.R. 2544/S. 1668) National Nursing Workforce Center Act (H.R. 2411/S. 1150) Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act (H.R. 2663/S. 1176) Living Donor Protection Act (H.R. 2923/S. 1384) Chronic Kidney Disease Improvement in Research and Treatment Act (H.R. 5027) Kidney Patient Access to Technology Innovative and Essential Nephrology Treatments (Kidney Patient) Act (H.R. 5074) Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act (H.R. 6860) Living Organ Donor Tax Credit Act (H.R. 6171) Honor Our Living Donors Act (H.R. 6020) Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act (H.R. 6205 / S. 3211) Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act (H.R. 6860) Future Advancement of Academic Nursing Act (H.R. 7266 / S. 3770) Organ Donation Referral Improvement Act (H.R. 9939) U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps Service Recognition Act (H.R. 3428 / S.1633) Expanding Support for Living Donors Act (H.R. 10282/S. 5504)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Draft, Medicare Compare Website (no bill number) - Rep. Guthrie, Brett - improvements to CMS Medicare compare website H.R. 3875 - Expanded Telehealth Access Act - Rep. Sherrill, Mikie - Medicare payment for telehealth services H.R. 4411 - Medicare Advantage Integrity Act - Resident Commissioner Gonzalez-Colon, Jenniffer - disparity in MA benchmark rates H.R. 4818 - Treat and Reduce Obesity Act of 2023 - Rep. Wenstrup, Brad - Medicare Coverage of weight loss treatment H.R. 5526 - Seniors' Access to Critical Medications Act of 2023 - Rep. Harshbarger, Diana - exception for physician self-referral H.R. 5746 - Addressing Whole Health in Medicare Advantage Act - Rep. Bilirakis, Gus - Medicare Advantage supplemental benefits H.R. 5854 - Medicare Advantage Consumer Protection and Transparency Act - Rep. Porter, Katie - Medicare Advantage organization reporting H.R. 6400 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to extend eligibility for certain payment increases for biosimilar biological products under the Medicare program - Rep. Cardenas, Tony - Medicare payment increase for biosimilars H.R. 7148 - Medicare Home Health Accessibility Act - Rep. Smucker, Lloyd - occupational therapy eligibility for home health coverage under Medicare H.R. 7512 - Real-Time Benefit Tool Implementation Act - Rep. Arrington, Jodey - implementation of real-time benefit tools under part D of under Medicare H.R. 7623 - Telehealth Modernization Act of 2024 - Rep. Carter, Earl L. Buddy - makes certain telehealth flexibilities permanent under Medicare and adds requirements for Part D plan contracts with PBMs including reporting and delinking provisions H.R. 7996 - Improving CARE for Youth Act - Rep. Dunn, Neal - allows for same-day billing for mental health services for youth Medicaid beneficiaries who are being seen for a primary care service H.R. 8064 - Help Extend Auditory Relief Act of 2024- Rep. Cartwright, Matt - Medicare coverage of hearing aids H.R. 8075 - Improving Access to Home Dialysis Act of 2024- Rep. Miller, Carol - Medicare coverage of home dialysis H.R. 8115 - To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to allow for the deferral or disallowance of portions of payments for certain managed care violations under Medicaid- Rep. Sarbanes, John - Medicaid managed care payment deferral H.R. 8261 - Preserving Telehealth, Hospital, and Ambulance Access Act- Rep. Schweikert, David - extend flexibilities and payment for Medicare H.R. 8702 - Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act - Rep. Mike Kelly - prior authorization, transparency, MA S. 838 - Improving Access to Mental Health Act - Sen. Stabenow, Debbie - mental health services in Medicare S. 948 - Healthy Moms and Babies Act - Sen. Grassley, Chuck - establishes programs and requirements to support maternal health services under Medicaid and CHIP S. 1002 - No UPCODE Act - Sen. Cassidy, Bill - modifies certain factors that are used to determine Medicare Advantage (MA) payments, particularly relating to health status and related data S. 2880 - Expanded Telehealth Access Act - Sen. Daines, Steve - Medicare payment for telehealth services S. 3573 - Medicare Advantage Supplemental Benefits Transparency Act- Sen. Warner, Mike - MA, data transparency, supplemental benefits S. 3578 - Protect Medicaid Act - Sen. Cassidy, Bill - prohibits federal payments under Medicaid for noncitizens, requires reporting to HHS of states that provide such health benefits S. 3630 - Medicare Transaction Fraud Prevention Act- Sen. Braun, Mike- pilot program for predictive risk-scoring algorithm, oversight, Medicare S. 3651 - Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2024- Sen. Cassidy, Bill - Medicare, mental health services, telehealth S. 3882 - Helping States Integrate Medicare and Medicaid Act- Sen. Casey, Robert - dual eligibles, quality measures, access, enrollment S. 3934 - Increasing Access to Biosimilars Act of 2023- Sen. Cornyn, John - Medicare drug access S. 3950 - Delivering Unified Access to Lifesaving Services Act of 2024 - Sen. Cassidy, Bill - reforming Integrated Medicare/Medicaid Care Programs for Dually Eligible Individuals S. 4532 - Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act - Sen. Marshall, Roger - prior authorization, transparency, MA S. 4767 - Insurance Fraud Accountability Act - Sen. Wyden, Ron - reduces fraudulent enrollments in qualified health plans Issues related to mental health and Medicare; Medicare and Medicaid funding; Medicaid expansion; State innovation waivers; Medicaid and CHIP; Medicaid FMAP; Medicare Supplement Coverage; Medicare Transparency in Coverage; Medicaid Access Final Rule; Medicaid Redeterminations; Medicaid rate actuarial soundness; value of Medicaid Managed Care; Medicare Advantage Health Risk Assessment and chart reviews; Medicare Advantage supplemental benefits and Social Determinants of health; CBO estimates of MA and FFS costs; coverage of weight loss drugs; and Inflation Reduction Act implementation.
Client expense: $2,610,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Congressional Budget Office (CBO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Insurance
Draft, Allowing Stand-Alone Supplemental Insurance Products to Be Sold on the ACA Individual Market (no bill number) - Sen. Wicker, Roger - supplement product insurance H.R. 4818 - Treat and Reduce Obesity Act - Rep. Wenstrup, Brad - weight loss coverage H.R. 6860 - Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act - Rep. Kelly, Mike - ESRD coverage H.R. 9572 - Enhanced Enforcement of Health Coverage Act - Rep. Murphy, Gregory F. - penalties for group health plans and health insurance issuers for practices that violate balance billing requirements H.R. 9643 - Right to IVF Act - Rep. Wild, Susan - protecting right to fertility treatment H.R. 9708 - Bridge to Medicaid Act of 2024 - Rep. Sewell, Teri - temporary private insurance option in non-Medicaid expansion states S. 655 - Chronic Disease Management Act of 2023 - Sen. Thune, John - increase the flexibility of HSA-HDHPs to cover chronic disease services on pre-deductible basis S. 1001 - Telehealth Expansion Act of 2023 - Sen. Daines, Steve - exemption of high deductible health plans from the requirement of a deductible for telehealth and other remote care services S. 2407 - Treat and Reduce Obesity Act - Sen. Carper, Tom - weight loss coverage S. 2771 - Increasing Access to Dental Insurance Act - Sen. Hassan, Maggie - permits individuals to enroll in a dental benefits plan on a health insurance exchange without also enrolling in a qualified health plan S. 4445 - Right to IVF Act- Sen. Duckworth, Tammy - protecting right to fertility treatment S. 4767 - Insurance Fraud Accountability Act - Sen. Wyden, Ron - reduces fraudulent enrollments in qualified health plans S. 5018 - Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act - Sen. Cassidy, Bill - ESRD coverage S. 5218 - Health Infrastructure Security and Accountability Act of 2024 - Sen. Wyden, Ron - cyber security standards Issues related to implementation rule implementing the No Suprises Act prohibiting surprise medical bills; parity in mental health benefits; ERISA preemption; paperless delivery for health plan disclosures; Unauthorized Enrollments/Unauthorized Plan Switching; ACA Tax Credits (Inflation Reduction Act); pending rulemaking related to insurance requirements under the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act; final rule on Section 1557 of the ACA and its impact on Medigap plans; ACA Marketplace Enrollment and Agents and Brokers; Vaccine Coverage; Preventative Services Coverage; the Advanced Explanation of Benefits; and coverage of weight loss drugs.
Client expense: $2,610,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Pharmacy
H.R. 1613 - Drug Price Transparency in Medicaid Act of 2023 - Rep. Carter, Earl - spread-pricing by PBMs for Medicaid H.R. 2880 - Protecting Patients Against PBM Abuses Act - Rep. Carter, Earl - PBM transparency H.R. 4818 - Treat and Reduce Obesity Act - Rep. Wenstrup, Brad - weight loss coverage H.R. 5372 - Expanding Seniors Access to Lower Cost Medicines Act of 2023 - Rep. Joyce, John - generic drugs, biosimilars cost H.R. 5378 - Lower Costs, More Transparency Act - Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy - PBM transparency H.R. 5385 - Medicare PBM Accountability Act - Rep. Landsman, Greg McMorris - PBM transparency H.R. 6283 - DRUG Act - Rep. Miller-Meeks, Mariannette - PBM contracts H.R. 10445 - Further Continuing Appropriations and Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2025 - Rep. Cole, Tom - PBM regulation S. 79 - Interagency Patent Coordination and Improvement Act of 2023 - Sen. Durbin, Richard - prescription drug patenting S. 113 - Prescription Pricing for the People Act of 2023 - Sen. Grassley, Chuck - PBM transparency S. 127 - Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2023 - Sen. Cantwell, Maria - PBM transparency S. 142 - Preserve Access to Affordable Generics and Biosimilars Act - Sen. Klobuchar, Amy - pharmacy and biosimilar prescription drugs S. 148 - Stop STALLING Act - Sen. Klobuchar, Amy - pharmacy market approval processes S. 150 - Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Act of 2023 - Sen. Cornyn, John - pharmacy and prescription drug prices, prevent patent thickets S. 574 - Increasing Prescription Drug Competition Act - Sen. Hassan, Maggie - closure of pharmaceutical patent loophole S. 652 - Safe Step Act - Sen. Murkowski, Lisa - medication step therapy protocol S. 954 - Affordable Insulin Now Act of 2023 - Sen. Warnock, Raphael - insulin pricing and cost sharing S. 1269 - INSULIN Act of 2023 - Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne - insulin pricing S. 1339 - Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform Act - Sen. Sanders, Bernie - PBM transparency S. 1542 - DRUG Act - Sen. Marshall, Roger - PBM regulation S. 2973 - Modernizing and Ensuring PBM Accountability Act - Sen. Wyden, Ron - Plan implementation S. 3934 - Increasing Access to Biosimilars Act of 2023- Sen. Cornyn, John - Medicare drug access Issues related to the implementation of Inflation Reduction Act - Medicare negotiation; coverage of weight loss drugs; high priced drugs; patent reforms; Pharmacy Benefit Managers; and copay coupons.
Client expense: $2,610,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 198: Drug Pricing Transparency and Accountability Act - Provisions related to the 340B Program H.R. 456: Fairness in Orphan Drug Exclusivity Act H.R. 766: Dr. Michael C. Burgess Preventive Health Savings Act H.R. 830: HELP Copays Act - To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to apply additional payments, discounts, and other financial assistance towards the cost-sharing requirements of health insurance plans, and for other purposes H.R. 1613: Drug Price Transparency in Medicaid Act of 2023 H.R. 1790: Biologics Competition Act of 2023 - To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to evaluate the extent to which the substitution of interchangeable biological products is impacted by differences between the system for determining a biological product to be interchangeable and the system for assigning therapeutic equivalence ratings to drugs, and for other purposes H.R. 2534: PROTECT 340B Act of 2023 - Provisions related to the 340B program H.R. 2679: Pharmacy Benefits Manager Accountability Act H.R. 2707: MADE in America Act H.R. 2816: Pharmacy Benefit Manager Sunshine and Accountability Act H.R. 2880: Protecting Patients Against PBM Abuses Act H.R. 3290: To amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to ensure transparency and oversight of the 340B drug discount program H.R. 3433: Give Kids a Chance Act of 2024 H.R. 3561: Promoting Access to Treatments and Increasing Extremely Needed Transparency Act of 2023 or PATIENT Act of 2023 H.R. 3839: To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to increase transparency in generic drug applications H.R. 4421: Preparing for All Hazards and Pathogens Reauthorization Act H.R. 4818: Treat and Reduce Obesity Act of 2023 H.R. 4895: Lowering Drug Costs for American Families Act - Provisions related to drug pricing H.R. 4988: Modern Authentication of Pharmaceuticals Act of 2023 H.R. 5376: Share the Savings with Seniors Act H.R. 5378: Lower Costs, More Transparency Act H.R. 5391: Protecting Patient Access to Cancer and Complex Therapies Act H.R. 5539: ORPHAN Cures Act H.R. 6283: Delinking Revenue from Unfair Gouging or DRUG Act H.R. 6664: Innovation in Pediatric Drugs Act of 2023 H.R. 7024 Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024 H.R. 7174: Ensuring Pathways to Innovative Cures (EPIC) Act: To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to equalize the negotiation period between small-molecule and biologic candidates under the Drug Price Negotiation Program H.R. 7248: FDA Modernization Act 3.0 H.R. 7623: Telehealth Modernization Act of 2024 H.R. 7635: The 340B PATIENTS Act of 2024 H.R. 8574: 340B Affording Care for Communities and Ensuring a Strong Safety-net (ACCESS) Act H.R. 9096: Pharmacists Fight Back Act S. 113: Prescription Pricing for the People Act of 2023 - Provisions related to PBMs S. 127: Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2023 - Provisions related to PBMs S. 148: Stop STALLING Act - Provisions related to citizen petitions S. 1067: Ensuring Timely Access to Generics Act of 2023 S. 1130: Health Care PRICE Transparency Act S. 1264: SMART Prices Act - Provisions related to drug pricing reform S. 1339: Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform Act - Provisions related to PBMs S. 1375: HELP Copays Act - To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to apply additional payments, discounts, and other financial assistance towards the cost-sharing requirements of health insurance plans, and for other purposes S. 1542: Delinking Revenue from Unfair Gouging Act or DRUG Act - Provisions related to PBMs S. 1589: Safeguarding Patients and Taxpayers Act S. 1967: PBM Act S. 2305: Biosimilar Red Tape Elimination Act S. 2333: Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Response Act S. 2474: Share the Savings with Seniors Act S. 2477: Equitable Community Access to Pharmacist Services Act S. 2973: Modernizing and Ensuring PBM Accountability Act (MEPA) S. 3393: SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act S. 3430: Mental Health Care, Lower-Cost Drugs, and Extenders Act of 2023 S. 5021: 340B PATIENTS Act of 2024 S. 5040: Protecting Patients from Deceptive Drugs Online Act S. 5459: Biosimilars Access and Affordability Act BioCompete Act (draft) Executive Order of February 28, 2024, Preventing Access to Americans' Bulk Sensitive Personal Data and United States Government-Related Data by Countries of Concern Supporting Underserved and Strengthening Transparency, Accountability, and Integrity Now and for the Future (SUSTAIN) 340B Act (draft) User fee policy issues Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (P.L. 117-169) IRA price negotiation expansion policy issues Pharmacy Benefit Manager reform and policy issues Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Reauthorization Act (PAHPRA) Cancer Moonshot Initiative 21st Century Cures 2.0 Drug cost and pricing policy issues Principles for drug pricing reform Drug importation policy issues Accelerated approval policy issues FDA regulatory approval authority policy issues Competition policy issues Orphan Drug Act policy issues Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) policy issues Supply chain policy issues Clinical trial diversity policy issues 340B drug discount program policy issues Patient assistance program policy issues Biosimilar approval and reimbursement policy issues Drug shortages policy issues Pandemic preparedness policy issues Artificial intelligence policy issues Vaccine provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act Policy issues related to vaccines
Client expense: $920,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Issues related to drug pricing reform Changes to Public law 117-1769 Inflation Reduction Act Awareness of implications to patients and research and development of Public law 117-1769 Inflation Reduction Act S. 113 Prescription Pricing for the People Act of 2023 S.127 Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act HR 830/ S 1375 HELP Copays Act HR 485 Protecting Health Care for All Patients Act HR 5378 Lower Costs, More Transparency Act R 2534 PROTECT 340B Act of 2023 HR 3561 the PATIENT Act S. 1542 DRUG Act S. 1967 PBM Act HR 3503 The NIH Clinical Trials Diversity Act Issues related to cardiovascular disease awareness and treatment Issues related to Federal Trade Commission FDA issues Issues related to patient affordability issues, including copay cards, copay accumulators, copay maximizers, National Benefit Payment Parameters Biosimilars reimbursement issues, no specific bill Supply Chain Issues, no specific bill Issues related to 340B Issues related to pharmacy benefit managers Proposed rule: Medicaid Program; Misclassification of Drugs, Program Administration and Program Integrity Updates Under the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program HR 4818/ S. 2407 Treat and Reduce Obesity Act S. 2305 Biosimilar Red Tape Elimination Act S. 2129 Ensuring Access to Lower-Cost Medicines for Seniors Act Issues related to PAHPA reauthorization Modernizing and Ensuring PBM Accountability Act (Finance Committee) S. 652/ HR2630 SAFE Step Act S 2474/ HR 5376 Share the Savings with Seniors Act S 2456 Protecting Seniors from High Drug Costs Act HR4881 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to limit cost sharing for drugs under the Medicare program HR 3281 Protecting Patients Against PBM Abuses Act HR 4822 Health Care Price Transparency Act of 2023 S 1339 Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform Act HR 2679 Pharmacy Benefits Manager Accountability Act HR 4507 Transparency in Coverage Act of 2023 HR 1352 Increasing Access to Biosimilars Act of 2023 HR 2880 Protecting Patients Against PBM Abuses Act Issues pertaining to the implementation of PL 97-414 "Orphan Drug Act," all provisions. HR 5539 Orphan Cures Act HR 5547 Maintaining Investments in New Innovation Act S 3558 BIOSECURE Act HR 7174 Ensuring Pathways to Innovative Cures (EPIC Act) S Res 566 Cholesterol Education Month 2024 HR 7635 340B PATIENTS Act of 2024 H.R. 5391 / S. 2764 The Protecting Patient Access to Cancer and Complex Therapies Act H.R.8574 - 340B Affording Care for Communities and Ensuring a Strong Safety-net Act. HR 5376 Share the Savings With Seniors Act S 3430 Mental Health, Lower Cost Drugs and Extenders Package. BIOCOMPETE (no bill number)- Issues related to prohibiting the export of biotechnology to certain foreign entities HR 8412 Clinical Trial Modernization Act S 5573 Skinny Labels, Big Savings Act HR 10515 American Relief Act
Client expense: $2,780,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Issues related to drug pricing reform Changes to Public law 117-1769 Inflation Reduction Act Awareness of implications to patients and research and development of Public law 117-1769 Inflation Reduction Act S. 113 Prescription Pricing for the People Act of 2023 S.127 Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act HR 485 Protecting Health Care for All Patients Act HR 5378 Lower Costs, More Transparency Act HR 2534 PROTECT 340B act of 2023 HR 3561 the PATIENT act Issues related to cardiovascular disease awareness and treatment Issues related to ESRD Issues related to asthma and self-administered drug list Issues related to reimbursement for biologics/biosimilars Proposed rule: Medicaid Program; Misclassification of Drugs, Program Administration and Program Integrity Updates Under the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program HR 4818/ S2407 Treat and Reduce Obesity Act S. 2129 Ensuring Access to Lower-Cost Medicines for Seniors Act Issues related to PAHPA reauthorization Modernizing and Ensuring PBM Accountability Act (Finance Committee) S. 1542/HR 6283 DRUG Act S652 SAFE Step Act HR 3281 Protecting Patients Against PBM Abuses Act HR 4822 Health Care Price Transparency Act of 2023 S 1339 Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform Act HR 2679 Pharmacy Benefits Manager Accountability Act HR 4507 Transparency in Coverage Act of 2023 S 2474/HR 5376 Share the Savings with Seniors Act S 2456 Protecting Seniors from High Drug Costs Act HR4881 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to limit cost sharing for drugs under the Medicare program HR 1352 Increasing Access to Biosimilars Act of 2023 HR 2880 Protecting Patients Against PBM Abuses Act HR 5547 Maintaining Investments in New Innovation Act HR 7174 Ensuring Pathways to Innovative Cures (EPIC Act) HR 7635 340B PATIENTS Act of 2024 H.R. 5391 / S. 2764 The Protecting Patient Access to Cancer and Complex Therapies Act H.R.8574 - 340B Affording Care for Communities and Ensuring a Strong Safety-net Act. HR 5376 Share the Savings With Seniors Act. S 3430 Mental Health, Lower Cost Drugs and Extenders Package HR 5539 Orphan Cures Act HR 10515 American Relief Act
Client expense: $2,780,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
HR 830/S 1375 - HELP Copays Act S 127 - Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act HR 2630/ S 652 - Safe Step Act HR 1770/S 2477 - Equitable Community Access to Pharmacist Services Act HR 2407/S 2085 - Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act S 1246/HR 4895 - SMART Prices Act HR 4818/S 2407 - Treat and Reduce Obesity Act of 2023 Continuation of the Inflation Reduction Act Discussions regarding Health ACCESS Act (Health Accelerating Consumers Care by Expediting Self-Scheduling)
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Access to care and improving cardiovascular health Continuing Resolution, H.R.10545 The Treat and Reduce Obesity Act (TROA), H.R. 4818 / S. 240T7 The HEARTS Act, H.R. 6829
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
2024 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 198: Drug Pricing Transparency and Accountability Act - Provisions related to the 340B Program H.R. 456: Fairness in Orphan Drug Exclusivity Act H.R. 830: HELP Copays Act - To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to apply additional payments, discounts, and other financial assistance towards the cost-sharing requirements of health insurance plans, and for other purposes H.R. 1613: Drug Price Transparency in Medicaid Act of 2023 H.R. 1790: Biologics Competition Act of 2023 - To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to evaluate the extent to which the substitution of interchangeable biological products is impacted by differences between the system for determining a biological product to be interchangeable and the system for assigning therapeutic equivalence ratings to drugs, and for other purposes H.R. 2534: PROTECT 340B Act of 2023 - Provisions related to the 340B program H.R. 2679: Pharmacy Benefits Manager Accountability Act H.R. 2707: MADE in America Act H.R. 2816: Pharmacy Benefit Manager Sunshine and Accountability Act H.R. 2880: Protecting Patients Against PBM Abuses Act H.R. 3290: To amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to ensure transparency and oversight of the 340B drug discount program H.R. 3433: Give Kids a Chance Act of 2024 H.R. 3561: Promoting Access to Treatments and Increasing Extremely Needed Transparency Act of 2023 or PATIENT Act of 2023 H.R. 3839: To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to increase transparency in generic drug applications H.R. 4421: Preparing for All Hazards and Pathogens Reauthorization Act H.R. 4818: Treat and Reduce Obesity Act of 2023 H.R. 4895: Lowering Drug Costs for American Families Act - Provisions related to drug pricing H.R. 4988: Modern Authentication of Pharmaceuticals Act of 2023 H.R. 5376: Share the Savings with Seniors Act H.R. 5378: Lower Costs, More Transparency Act H.R. 5391: Protecting Patient Access to Cancer and Complex Therapies Act H.R. 5539: ORPHAN Cures Act H.R. 6283: Delinking Revenue from Unfair Gouging or DRUG Act H.R. 6664: Innovation in Pediatric Drugs Act of 2023 H.R. 7174: Ensuring Pathways to Innovative Cures (EPIC) Act: To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to equalize the negotiation period between small-molecule and biologic candidates under the Drug Price Negotiation Program H.R. 7248: FDA Modernization Act 3.0 H.R. 7623: Telehealth Modernization Act of 2024 H.R. 7635: The 340B PATIENTS Act of 2024 H.R. 8574: 340B Affording Care for Communities and Ensuring a Strong Safety-net (ACCESS) Act H.R. 9096: Pharmacists Fight Back Act S. 113: Prescription Pricing for the People Act of 2023 - Provisions related to PBMs S. 127: Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2023 - Provisions related to PBMs S. 148: Stop STALLING Act - Provisions related to citizen petitions S. 1067: Ensuring Timely Access to Generics Act of 2023 S. 1130: Health Care PRICE Transparency Act S. 1264: SMART Prices Act - Provisions related to drug pricing reform S. 1339: Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform Act - Provisions related to PBMs S. 1375: HELP Copays Act - To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to apply additional payments, discounts, and other financial assistance towards the cost-sharing requirements of health insurance plans, and for other purposes S. 1497: Emergency Access to Insulin Act of 2023 S. 1542: Delinking Revenue from Unfair Gouging Act or DRUG Act - Provisions related to PBMs S. 1589: Safeguarding Patients and Taxpayers Act S. 1967: PBM Act S. 2305: Biosimilar Red Tape Elimination Act S. 2333: Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Response Act S. 2474: Share the Savings with Seniors Act S. 2973: Modernizing and Ensuring PBM Accountability Act S. 3393: SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act S. 3430: Mental Health Care, Lower-Cost Drugs, and Extenders Act of 2023 S. 5021: 340B PATIENTS Act of 2024 S. 5040: Protecting Patients from Deceptive Drugs Online Act S. 5459: Biosimilars Access and Affordability Act BioCompete Act (draft) Executive Order of February 28, 2024, Preventing Access to Americans' Bulk Sensitive Personal Data and United States Government-Related Data by Countries of Concern Supporting Underserved and Strengthening Transparency, Accountability, and Integrity Now and for the Future (SUSTAIN) 340B Act (draft) User fee policy issues Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (P.L. 117-169) IRA price negotiation expansion policy issues Pharmacy Benefit Manager reform and policy issues Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Reauthorization Act (PAHPRA) Cancer Moonshot Initiative 21st Century Cures 2.0 Drug cost and pricing policy issues Principles for drug pricing reform Drug importation policy issues Accelerated approval policy issues FDA regulatory approval authority policy issues Competition policy issues Orphan Drug Act policy issues Compounding policy issues Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) policy issues Supply chain policy issues Clinical trial diversity policy issues 340B drug discount program policy issues Patient assistance program policy issues Biosimilar approval and reimbursement policy issues Drug shortages policy issues Pandemic preparedness policy issues Artificial intelligence policy issues
Client expense: $7,560,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Pharmacy
Legislative and regulatory policies and proposals related to obesity treatment, including H.R. 4818/S. 2408, the Treat and Reduce Obesity Act of 2023. Article 20 pharmacovigilance proceedings before the European Commission.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $70,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Affordable Care Act (ACA), ACA subsidies and tax credits; Telehealth/ telehealth flexibilities; Mental Health Care; Youth Mental Health; Site neutral payment reform; hospital billing; Transparency in coverage; Surprise Billing; Prior Authorization; Hospital Consolidation; Health Equity Index reward factor; Employer-provided health coverage; Cyber attack & Cybersecurity; Provider Directories; Artificial Intelligence; Health Equity; Maternal Health; ACA fraud; 2025 Proposed NBPP/Individual Market/ACA exchanges; Rural healthcare; CMS Transforming Maternal Health (TMaH) model; Data Equity; No surprises enforcement S. 3548 Health Care PRICE Transparency Act To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for hospital and insurer price transparency. Sponsor: Sen. Braun, Mike [R-IN] H.R. 4818, Treat and Reduce Obesity Act To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the coordination of programs to prevent and treat obesity, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Wenstrup, Brad R. [R-OH-2] S.2407 - Treat and Reduce Obesity Act of 2023 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the coordination of programs to prevent and treat obesity, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Carper, Thomas R. [D-DE] H.R.2630 - Safe Step Act To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to require a group health plan or health insurance coverage offered in connection with such a plan to provide an exceptions process for any medication step therapy protocol, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Wenstrup, Brad R. [R-OH-2] S.652 - Safe Step Act To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to require a group health plan or health insurance coverage offered in connection with such a plan to provide an exceptions process for any medication step therapy protocol, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK] S. 1001 Telehealth Expansion Act of 2023 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the exemption for telehealth services from certain high deductible health plan rules. Sponsor: Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT] H.R. 1843 - Telehealth Expansion Act To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the exemption for telehealth services from certain high deductible health plan rules. Sponsor: Rep. Steel, Michelle [R-CA-45] H.R. 4093, Remote Opioid Monitoring Act (House only) To provide for a study on the effects of remote monitoring on individuals who are prescribed opioids. Sponsor: Rep. Balderson, Troy [R-OH-12] H.R. 3305, Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act To end preventable maternal mortality, severe maternal morbidity, and maternal health disparities in the United States, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Underwood, Lauren [D-IL-14] S.1606 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act To end preventable maternal mortality, severe maternal morbidity, and maternal health disparities in the United States, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ] H.R.3226 - PREEMIE Reauthorization Act of 2023 To reauthorize the Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers who deliver Infants Early Act. Sponsor: Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-16] H.R.3838 - Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act of 2023 To amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize Federal support of States in their work to save and sustain the health of mothers during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period, to eliminate disparities in maternal health outcomes for pregnancy-related and pregnancy-associated deaths, to identify solutions to improve health care quality and health outcomes for mothers, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Burgess, Michael C. [R-TX-26] S.2415 - Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act of 2023 To amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize Federal support of States in their work to save and sustain the health of mothers during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period, to eliminate disparities in maternal health outcomes for pregnancy-related and pregnancy-associated deaths, to identify solutions to improve health care quality and health outcomes for mothers, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV] S.1869 - SITE Act To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act and title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to ensure fair billing practice for items and services furnished by off-campus hospital locations, to amend such title XVIII to provide for payments for graduate nursing education costs, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Braun, Mike [R-IN] H.R.3417 - FAIR Act To ensure fair billing practices for items and services furnished by off-campus outpatient departments of a provider. Sponsor: Rep. Hern, Kevin [R-OK-1] H.R. 5378 Lower Costs, More Transparency Act To promote price transparency in the health care sector, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy [R-WA-5] H.R.4531 - Support for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act To reauthorize certain programs that provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Guthrie, Brett [R-KY-2] S.3393 - SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act To reauthorize the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT] H.R.3630 - No Surprises Act To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to protect health care consumers from surprise billing practices, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Pallone, Frank, Jr. [D-NJ-6] S.2016 - CONNECT for Health Act of 2023 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand access to telehealth services, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI] H.R. 4189, CONNECT for Health Act To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand access to telehealth services, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Thompson, Mike [D-CA-4] H.R. 6033, SPEAK Act To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a task force to improve access to health care information technology for non-English speakers. Sponsor: Rep. Steel, Michelle [R-CA-45] S. 3430, Better Mental Health Care, Lower Cost Drugs, and Extenders Act 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. Sponsor: Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR] H.R. 5066, Tech to Save Moms Act To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize grants to evaluate, develop, and expand the use of technology-enabled collaborative learning and capacity building models to improve maternal health outcomes, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Williams, Nikema [D-GA-5] S. 1384 - Living Donor Protection Act of 2023 To promote and protect from discrimination living organ donors. Sponsor: Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY] H.R. 2923 - Living Donor Protection Act of 2023 To promote and protect from discrimination living organ donors. Sponsor: Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-12] H.R. 10545, American Relief Act, 2025 Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Cole, Tom [R-OK-4] H.R. 5163 TREATS Act To amend the Controlled Substances Act to allow for the use of telehealth in substance use disorder treatment, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Trone, David J. [D-MD-6] S.3193 - TREATS Act To amend the Controlled Substances Act to allow for the use of telehealth in substance use disorder treatment, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI] H.R. 4366, Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2024 This act provides FY2024 appropriations for several federal departments and agencies. It also extends several expiring programs and authorities, including various public health programs. Sponsor: Rep. Carter, John R. [R-TX-31]
Client expense: $269,075 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Affordable Care Act (ACA), ACA subsidies and tax credits; Telehealth/ telehealth flexibilities; Mental Health Care; Youth Mental Health; Site neutral payment reform; hospital billing; Transparency in coverage; Surprise Billing; Prior Authorization; Hospital Consolidation; Health Equity Index reward factor; Employer-provided health coverage; Cyber attack & Cybersecurity; Provider Directories; Artificial Intelligence; Health Equity; Maternal Health; ACA fraud; 2025 Proposed NBPP/Individual Market/ACA exchanges; Rural healthcare; CMS Transforming Maternal Health (TMaH) model; Data Equity; No surprises enforcement H.R. 7153 - Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Reauthorization Act To reauthorize the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Wild, Susan [D-PA-7] S.3679 - Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Reauthorization Act To reauthorize the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA] S. 1451 Healthy Competition for Better Care Act To ban anticompetitive terms in facility and insurance contracts that limit access to higher quality, lower cost care. Sponsor: Sen. Braun, Mike [R-IN] H.R.3120 - Healthy Competition for Better Care Act To ban anticompetitive terms in facility and insurance contracts that limit access to higher quality, lower cost care. Sponsor: Rep. Steel, Michelle [R-CA-45] S. 3548 Health Care PRICE Transparency Act To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for hospital and insurer price transparency. Sponsor: Sen. Braun, Mike [R-IN] H.R. 4818, Treat and Reduce Obesity Act To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the coordination of programs to prevent and treat obesity, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Wenstrup, Brad R. [R-OH-2] S.2407 - Treat and Reduce Obesity Act of 2023 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the coordination of programs to prevent and treat obesity, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Carper, Thomas R. [D-DE] H.R.2630 - Safe Step Act To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to require a group health plan or health insurance coverage offered in connection with such a plan to provide an exceptions process for any medication step therapy protocol, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Wenstrup, Brad R. [R-OH-2] S.652 - Safe Step Act To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to require a group health plan or health insurance coverage offered in connection with such a plan to provide an exceptions process for any medication step therapy protocol, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK] S. 1001 Telehealth Expansion Act of 2023 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the exemption for telehealth services from certain high deductible health plan rules. Sponsor: Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT] H.R. 1843 - Telehealth Expansion Act To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the exemption for telehealth services from certain high deductible health plan rules. Sponsor: Rep. Steel, Michelle [R-CA-45] H.R. 4093, Remote Opioid Monitoring Act (House only) To provide for a study on the effects of remote monitoring on individuals who are prescribed opioids. Sponsor: Rep. Balderson, Troy [R-OH-12] H.R. 3305, Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act To end preventable maternal mortality, severe maternal morbidity, and maternal health disparities in the United States, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Underwood, Lauren [D-IL-14] S.1606 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act To end preventable maternal mortality, severe maternal morbidity, and maternal health disparities in the United States, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ] H.R.3226 - PREEMIE Reauthorization Act of 2023 To reauthorize the Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers who deliver Infants Early Act. Sponsor: Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-16] H.R.3838 - Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act of 2023 To amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize Federal support of States in their work to save and sustain the health of mothers during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period, to eliminate disparities in maternal health outcomes for pregnancy-related and pregnancy-associated deaths, to identify solutions to improve health care quality and health outcomes for mothers, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Burgess, Michael C. [R-TX-26] S.2415 - Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act of 2023 To amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize Federal support of States in their work to save and sustain the health of mothers during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period, to eliminate disparities in maternal health outcomes for pregnancy-related and pregnancy-associated deaths, to identify solutions to improve health care quality and health outcomes for mothers, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV] S.1869 - SITE Act To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act and title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to ensure fair billing practice for items and services furnished by off-campus hospital locations, to amend such title XVIII to provide for payments for graduate nursing education costs, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Braun, Mike [R-IN] H.R.3417 - FAIR Act To ensure fair billing practices for items and services furnished by off-campus outpatient departments of a provider. Sponsor: Rep. Hern, Kevin [R-OK-1] H.R. 5378 Lower Costs, More Transparency Act To promote price transparency in the health care sector, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy [R-WA-5] H.R.4531 - Support for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act To reauthorize certain programs that provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Guthrie, Brett [R-KY-2] S.3393 - SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act To reauthorize the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT] H.R.3630 - No Surprises Act To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to protect health care consumers from surprise billing practices, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Pallone, Frank, Jr. [D-NJ-6] S.2016 - CONNECT for Health Act of 2023 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand access to telehealth services, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI] H.R. 4189, CONNECT for Health Act To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand access to telehealth services, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Thompson, Mike [D-CA-4] H.R. 5012, SHINE for Autumn Act To improve research and data collection on stillbirths, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Kim, Young [R-CA-40] S.2647 - SHINE for Autumn Act of 2023 To improve research and data collection on stillbirths, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ] H.R. 6033, SPEAK Act To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a task force to improve access to health care information technology for non-English speakers. Sponsor: Rep. Steel, Michelle [R-CA-45] H.R. 4581, Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act To amend title V of the Social Security Act to support stillbirth prevention and research, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Hinson, Ashley [R-IA-2] S. 3430, Better Mental Health Care, Lower Cost Drugs, and Extenders Act 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. Sponsor: Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR] H.R. 5066, Tech to Save Moms Act To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize grants to evaluate, develop, and expand the use of technology-enabled collaborative learning and capacity building models to improve maternal health outcomes, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Williams, Nikema [D-GA-5] S. 1384 - Living Donor Protection Act of 2023 To promote and protect from discrimination living organ donors. Sponsor: Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY] H.R. 2923 - Living Donor Protection Act of 2023 To promote and protect from discrimination living organ donors. Sponsor: Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-12] S. 1573 - PREEMIE Reauthorization Act of 2023 To reauthorize the Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers who deliver Infants Early Act. Sponsor: Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO] H.R. 10545, American Relief Act, 2025 Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Cole, Tom [R-OK-4] H.R. 5163 TREATS Act To amend the Controlled Substances Act to allow for the use of telehealth in substance use disorder treatment, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Trone, David J. [D-MD-6] S.3193 - TREATS Act To amend the Controlled Substances Act to allow for the use of telehealth in substance use disorder treatment, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI] H.R. 4366, Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2024 This act provides FY2024 appropriations for several federal departments and agencies. It also extends several expiring programs and authorities, including various public health programs. Sponsor: Rep. Carter, John R. [R-TX-31]
Client expense: $1,760,000 · 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, White House Office
2024 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Medicare Advantage (star ratings, risk adjustment, Health Equity Index, supplemental benefits), Medicare Prior Authorization and electronic Prior Authorization (S. 4532, H.R. 8702), Provider Directories (S. 3430), Transparency & PBMs (H.R. 3561, H.R. 5378, H.R. 4822, H.R. 2880), Site Neutrality & Provider Billing (S. 1869, H.R. 3417, H.R. 5378), Medicare Coverage & Obesity (H.R. 4818 & S. 2407)
Client expense: $640,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Affordable Care Act (ACA), ACA subsidies and tax credits; Telehealth/ telehealth flexibilities; Mental Health Care; Youth Mental Health; Site neutral payment reform; hospital billing; Transparency in coverage; Surprise Billing; Prior Authorization; Hospital Consolidation; Employer-provided health coverage; Cyber attack & Cybersecurity; Provider Directories; Artificial Intelligence; Maternal Health; ; 2026 Proposed NBPP/Individual Market/ACA exchanges; Rural healthcare; CMS Transforming Maternal Health (TMaH) model; No surprises enforcement S. 3548 Health Care PRICE Transparency Act To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for hospital and insurer price transparency. Sponsor: Sen. Braun, Mike [R-IN] H.R. 4818, Treat and Reduce Obesity Act To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the coordination of programs to prevent and treat obesity, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Wenstrup, Brad R. [R-OH-2] S.2407 - Treat and Reduce Obesity Act of 2023 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the coordination of programs to prevent and treat obesity, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Carper, Thomas R. [D-DE] H.R.2630 - Safe Step Act To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to require a group health plan or health insurance coverage offered in connection with such a plan to provide an exceptions process for any medication step therapy protocol, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Wenstrup, Brad R. [R-OH-2] S.652 - Safe Step Act To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to require a group health plan or health insurance coverage offered in connection with such a plan to provide an exceptions process for any medication step therapy protocol, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK] S. 1001 Telehealth Expansion Act of 2023 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the exemption for telehealth services from certain high deductible health plan rules. Sponsor: Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT] H.R. 1843 - Telehealth Expansion Act To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the exemption for telehealth services from certain high deductible health plan rules. Sponsor: Rep. Steel, Michelle [R-CA-45] H.R. 3305, Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act To end preventable maternal mortality, severe maternal morbidity, and maternal health disparities in the United States, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Underwood, Lauren [D-IL-14] S.1606 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act To end preventable maternal mortality, severe maternal morbidity, and maternal health disparities in the United States, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ] H.R.3226 - PREEMIE Reauthorization Act of 2023 To reauthorize the Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers who deliver Infants Early Act. Sponsor: Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-16] H.R.3838 - Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act of 2023 To amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize Federal support of States in their work to save and sustain the health of mothers during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period, to eliminate disparities in maternal health outcomes for pregnancy-related and pregnancy-associated deaths, to identify solutions to improve health care quality and health outcomes for mothers, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Burgess, Michael C. [R-TX-26] S.2415 - Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act of 2023 To amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize Federal support of States in their work to save and sustain the health of mothers during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period, to eliminate disparities in maternal health outcomes for pregnancy-related and pregnancy-associated deaths, to identify solutions to improve health care quality and health outcomes for mothers, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV] S.1869 - SITE Act To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act and title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to ensure fair billing practice for items and services furnished by off-campus hospital locations, to amend such title XVIII to provide for payments for graduate nursing education costs, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Braun, Mike [R-IN] H.R.3417 - FAIR Act To ensure fair billing practices for items and services furnished by off-campus outpatient departments of a provider. Sponsor: Rep. Hern, Kevin [R-OK-1] H.R. 5378 Lower Costs, More Transparency Act To promote price transparency in the health care sector, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy [R-WA-5] H.R.4531 - Support for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act To reauthorize certain programs that provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Guthrie, Brett [R-KY-2] S.3393 - SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act To reauthorize the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT] H.R.3630 - No Surprises Act To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to protect health care consumers from surprise billing practices, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Pallone, Frank, Jr. [D-NJ-6] H.R. 5012, SHINE for Autumn Act To improve research and data collection on stillbirths, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Kim, Young [R-CA-40] S. 3430, Better Mental Health Care, Lower Cost Drugs, and Extenders Act 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. Sponsor: Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR] S. 1573 - PREEMIE Reauthorization Act of 2023 To reauthorize the Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers who deliver Infants Early Act. Sponsor: Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO] H.R. 10545, American Relief Act, 2025 Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Cole, Tom [R-OK-4] H.R. 5163 TREATS Act To amend the Controlled Substances Act to allow for the use of telehealth in substance use disorder treatment, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Trone, David J. [D-MD-6] S.3193 - TREATS Act To amend the Controlled Substances Act to allow for the use of telehealth in substance use disorder treatment, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI] H.R. 4366, Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2024 This act provides FY2024 appropriations for several federal departments and agencies. It also extends several expiring programs and authorities, including various public health programs. Sponsor: Rep. Carter, John R. [R-TX-31]
Client expense: $5,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Issues related to Medicare Part D redesign Rebate reform Medicaid Drug Rebate Program (MDRP), including value-based purchasing (VBP) arrangements and line extensions Issues related to Biosimilars Issues regarding implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act Issues related to the Treat and Reduce Obesity Act (H.R. 4818/S.2407) The Access to Prescription Digital Therapeutic Act of 2023 (S. 723/H.R. 1458)
Client expense: $850,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Issues related to Medicare coverage of Anti Obesity Medicines. H.R.4818 / S. 2407 - Treat and Reduce Obesity Act of 2023.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Issues related to coverage for anti-obesity agents under Medicare Part D. H.R.4818 / S.2407 - Treat and Reduce Obesity Act of 2023.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
2024 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
H.R.4818 / S.2407 - Treat and Reduce Obesity Act (TROA) of 2023.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Pharmacy
Issues related to the pharmaceutical industry Issues related to Inflation Reduction Act Implementation H.R. 4818 Treat and Reduce Obesity Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $90,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Issues related to drug pricing; Issues related to reimbursement of insulin products; H.R.4818/S.2407 - Treat and Reduce Obesity Act of 2023.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Issues related to chronic care and the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule. Issues related to patient access to prescription drugs. S. 2085/H.R. 2407, the Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act. S. 2477/H.R. 1770, the Equitable Community Access to Pharmacists Act. Issues related to Pharmacy Benefit Managers. H.R. 4818/S. 2407, the Treat and Reduce Obesity Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Issues regarding the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services National Coverage Decision (NCD) on Monoclonal Antibodies Directed Against Amyloid for the Treatment of Alzheimer's Disease; Issues related to H.R. 4818/S. 2407 the Treat and Reduce Obesity Act of 2023.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
H.R. 8075, Improving Access to Home Dialysis Act. S. 2407, H.R. 4818, the "Treat and Reduce Obesity Act" S. 1832, H.R. 3842, "Expanding Access to Diabetes Self-Management Training Act" H.R. 5074, S. 4510 "Kidney PATIENT Act of 2023" H.R. 6860, S. 5018 "Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act." H.R. 7856, S. 4094, "PREVENT Diabetes Act." Inflation Reduction Act Medicare drug pricing, including Medicare Part D Redesign Program Guidance. Support for Medicare Part D Protected Classes coverage. Kidney patient health and management under Medicare Advantage. Medicare activities and coverage for COVID-19 patients. Protect Medicaid eligibility. Activities regarding implementation of HHS Advancing American Kidney Health Initiative. Activities to address rural health access and quality. Comments on Medicare $2 Drug List Model RFI.
Client expense: $95,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
H.R. 2474, the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act H.R. 8503 Integrated Care for Dual Eligibles S. 1378/ H.R 5819 COMPLETE Care Act S.669 / H.R. 8458 - The Increasing Mental Health Options Act of 2023 S.2511 / H.R. 9138, the Accelerating the Development of Advanced Psychological Trainees (ADAPT) Act H.R. 10073 Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act of 2024\Medicare coverage and payment policies affecting access to psychological services under the physician fee schedule Medicare coverage and payment policies related to integrated primary and behavioral health care service delivery, chronic and complex care services, and access to care for dual eligibles Move CMS to encourage innovation of and expand access to non-opioids for Medicare Part D beneficiaries Respond to CMS proposed rule concerning Medicare Inpatient Psychiatric Facilities Prospective Payment System S. 2407 / H.R. 4818 - The Treat and Reduce Obesity Act S.3430 Better Mental Health Care, Lower-Cost Drugs, and Extenders Act of 2023 Response to CMS Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System proposed rule Letter to House Ways and Means re: inclusion of Treat and Reduce Obesity Act and COMPLETE Care Act in year-end package Stakeholder letter to Congressional leadership re: continuation of current Medicare telehealth coverage flexibilities
Client expense: $350,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Issues and legislation related to (1) Medicare coverage of anti-obesity medications, (2) the 340B drug pricing program, and (3) Medicare Part D coverage of anti-obesity medications; and other specific legislation Passage of Treat and Reduce Obesity Act (TROA) through the House Ways and Means Committee ; S.596 - Treat and Reduce Obesity Act of 2021 and H.R.4818 - Treat and Reduce Obesity Act of 2023
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $90,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Issues and legislation related to (1) Medicare coverage of anti-obesity medications, (2) the 340B drug pricing program, and (3) Medicare Part D coverage of anti-obesity medications; and other specific legislation Passage of Treat and Reduce Obesity Act (TROA) through the House Ways and Means Committee ; S.596 - Treat and Reduce Obesity Act of 2021 and H.R.4818 - Treat and Reduce Obesity Act of 2023
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $90,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Affordable Care Act (ACA), ACA subsidies and tax credits; Telehealth/ telehealth flexibilities; Mental Health Care; Youth Mental Health; Site neutral payment reform; hospital billing; Transparency in coverage; Surprise Billing; Prior Authorization; Hospital Consolidation; Health Equity Index reward factor; Employer-provided health coverage; Cyber attack & Cybersecurity; Provider Directories; Artificial Intelligence; Health Equity; Maternal Health; ACA fraud; 2025 Proposed NBPP/Individual Market/ACA exchanges; Rural healthcare; CMS Transforming Maternal Health (TMaH) model; Data Equity; No surprises enforcement S. 1451 Healthy Competition for Better Care Act To ban anticompetitive terms in facility and insurance contracts that limit access to higher quality, lower cost care. Sponsor: Sen. Braun, Mike [R-IN] H.R.3120 - Healthy Competition for Better Care Act To ban anticompetitive terms in facility and insurance contracts that limit access to higher quality, lower cost care. Sponsor: Rep. Steel, Michelle [R-CA-45] S. 3548 Health Care PRICE Transparency Act To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for hospital and insurer price transparency. Sponsor: Sen. Braun, Mike [R-IN] H.R. 4818, Treat and Reduce Obesity Act To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the coordination of programs to prevent and treat obesity, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Wenstrup, Brad R. [R-OH-2] S.2407 - Treat and Reduce Obesity Act of 2023 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the coordination of programs to prevent and treat obesity, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Carper, Thomas R. [D-DE] H.R.2630 - Safe Step Act To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to require a group health plan or health insurance coverage offered in connection with such a plan to provide an exceptions process for any medication step therapy protocol, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Wenstrup, Brad R. [R-OH-2] S.652 - Safe Step Act To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to require a group health plan or health insurance coverage offered in connection with such a plan to provide an exceptions process for any medication step therapy protocol, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK] S. 1001 Telehealth Expansion Act of 2023 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the exemption for telehealth services from certain high deductible health plan rules. Sponsor: Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT] H.R. 1843 - Telehealth Expansion Act To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the exemption for telehealth services from certain high deductible health plan rules. Sponsor: Rep. Steel, Michelle [R-CA-45] H.R. 4093, Remote Opioid Monitoring Act (House only) To provide for a study on the effects of remote monitoring on individuals who are prescribed opioids. Sponsor: Rep. Balderson, Troy [R-OH-12] H.R. 3305, Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act To end preventable maternal mortality, severe maternal morbidity, and maternal health disparities in the United States, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Underwood, Lauren [D-IL-14] S.1606 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act To end preventable maternal mortality, severe maternal morbidity, and maternal health disparities in the United States, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ] H.R.3226 - PREEMIE Reauthorization Act of 2023 To reauthorize the Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers who deliver Infants Early Act. Sponsor: Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-16] H.R.3838 - Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act of 2023 To amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize Federal support of States in their work to save and sustain the health of mothers during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period, to eliminate disparities in maternal health outcomes for pregnancy-related and pregnancy-associated deaths, to identify solutions to improve health care quality and health outcomes for mothers, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Burgess, Michael C. [R-TX-26] S.2415 - Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act of 2023 To amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize Federal support of States in their work to save and sustain the health of mothers during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period, to eliminate disparities in maternal health outcomes for pregnancy-related and pregnancy-associated deaths, to identify solutions to improve health care quality and health outcomes for mothers, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV] S.1869 - SITE Act To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act and title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to ensure fair billing practice for items and services furnished by off-campus hospital locations, to amend such title XVIII to provide for payments for graduate nursing education costs, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Braun, Mike [R-IN] H.R.3417 - FAIR Act To ensure fair billing practices for items and services furnished by off-campus outpatient departments of a provider. Sponsor: Rep. Hern, Kevin [R-OK-1] H.R. 5378 Lower Costs, More Transparency Act To promote price transparency in the health care sector, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy [R-WA-5] H.R.4531 - Support for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act To reauthorize certain programs that provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Guthrie, Brett [R-KY-2] S.3393 - SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act To reauthorize the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT] H.R.3630 - No Surprises Act To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to protect health care consumers from surprise billing practices, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Pallone, Frank, Jr. [D-NJ-6] S.2016 - CONNECT for Health Act of 2023 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand access to telehealth services, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI] H.R. 4189, CONNECT for Health Act To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand access to telehealth services, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Thompson, Mike [D-CA-4] H.R. 5012, SHINE for Autumn Act To improve research and data collection on stillbirths, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Kim, Young [R-CA-40] S.2647 - SHINE for Autumn Act of 2023 To improve research and data collection on stillbirths, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ] H.R. 6033, SPEAK Act To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a task force to improve access to health care information technology for non-English speakers. Sponsor: Rep. Steel, Michelle [R-CA-45] H.R. 4581, Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act To amend title V of the Social Security Act to support stillbirth prevention and research, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Hinson, Ashley [R-IA-2] S. 3430, Better Mental Health Care, Lower Cost Drugs, and Extenders Act 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. Sponsor: Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR] H.R. 5066, Tech to Save Moms Act To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize grants to evaluate, develop, and expand the use of technology-enabled collaborative learning and capacity building models to improve maternal health outcomes, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Williams, Nikema [D-GA-5] S. 1384 - Living Donor Protection Act of 2023 To promote and protect from discrimination living organ donors. Sponsor: Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY] H.R. 2923 - Living Donor Protection Act of 2023 To promote and protect from discrimination living organ donors. Sponsor: Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-12] S. 1573 - PREEMIE Reauthorization Act of 2023 To reauthorize the Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers who deliver Infants Early Act. Sponsor: Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO] H.R. 10545, American Relief Act, 2025 Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Cole, Tom [R-OK-4] H.R. 5163 TREATS Act To amend the Controlled Substances Act to allow for the use of telehealth in substance use disorder treatment, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Trone, David J. [D-MD-6] S.3193 - TREATS Act To amend the Controlled Substances Act to allow for the use of telehealth in substance use disorder treatment, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI] H.R. 4366, Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2024 This act provides FY2024 appropriations for several federal departments and agencies. It also extends several expiring programs and authorities, including various public health programs. Sponsor: Rep. Carter, John R. [R-TX-31]
Client expense: $140,000 · 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, White House Office
2024 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
S 765/HR 1526: Reducing Hereditary Cancer Act of 2023- provide hereditary cancer genetic testing Increasing access to telehealth S 2016/HR 4189: CONNECT for Health Act- expands access to telehealth services Medicare physician payment reforms HR 2474: Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act- physician reimbursement HR 5013: Value in Health Care Act of 2023 - provides a multi-year commitment to reforming care delivery by extending MACRA's 5 percent advanced APM incentives for an additional two years. S 3503: Value in Health Care Act of 2023 - A bill to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to revise certain regulations in relation to the Medicare shared savings program and other alternative payment arrangements to encourage participation in such program, and for other purposes HR 6371: Provider Reimbursement Stability Act of 2023 - To provide for certain adjustments to the physician fee schedule under the Medicare program. H.R. 6369: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to extend incentive payments for participation in eligible alternative payment models - Extend incentive payments for participation in alternative payment models HR 3674: Providing Relief and Stability for Medicare Patients Act of 2023 - increase the nonfacility practice expense relative value units for specified services furnished under the Medicare program Reducing burdens caused by prior authorization requirements HR 4968: GOLD CARD Act of 2023 - exempt qualifying providers from prior authorization requirements under Medicare Advantage plans S 2372/HR 4758: Accelerating Kids' Access to Care Act - improve childrens access to needed out-of-state health care by streamlining Medicaid provider screening and enrollment processes. HR 6364: Medicare Telehealth Privacy Act of 2023 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to maintain certain telehealth flexibilities relating to provider privacy under the Medicare program S 2764/HR 5391: Protecting Patient Access to Cancer and Complex Therapies Act of 2023 - ensures patients will be able to access critical medications and providers will be reimbursed fairly, unaffected by drug pricing negotiations between Medicare and drug manufacturers. S 2345/HR 4714: Pediatricians Accelerate Childhood Therapies Act of 2023 - requires the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to make awards to support early-career pediatric researchers. It also provides statutory authority for the NIH Pediatric Research Consortium to coordinate pediatric research across national health research institutions. S 3967/HR 7623: Telehealth Modernization Act of 2024 - permanently extends telehealth flexibilities for Medicare beneficiaries. S 4518/HR 8702: To Amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish requirements with respect to the use of prior authorization under Medicare Advantage plans - prior authorization HR 7384: Creating Hope Reauthorization Act of 2024 - This bill extends until FY2029 a Food and Drug Administration program that awards priority review vouchers to manufacturers of drugs that treat rare pediatric diseases. HR 8412: Clinical Trial Modernization Act - To modernize clinical trials and remove barriers for participation in clinical trials, and for other purposes. S 2407/HR 4818: Treat and Reduce Obesity Act of 2023 - Expands Medicare coverage of intensive behavioral therapy for obesity. HR 6545: Physician Fee Schedule Update and Improvements Act - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to make improvements to the physician fee schedule under the Medicare program. HR 6683: Preserving Seniors' Access to Physicians Act of 2023 - This bill increases payments under the Medicare physician fee schedule for 2024. S 4935: Physician Fee Stabilization Act - A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to update the budget neutrality threshold under the Medicare physician fee schedule. S. 4905: Innovation in Pediatric Drugs Act of 2024 - Ensure that children with rare diseases can benefit from new and innovative treatments. H.R. 6664: Innovation in Pediatric Drugs Act of 2023 - To encourage innovation in the development of pediatric drugs, and for other purposes. S. 4349: Electronic Prior Authorization for Prescription Drugs Act - A bill to require private health plans to provide for secure electronic transmission of prior authorization requests for prescription drugs.
Client expense: $90,000 · Firm income: Not reported
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 · Medicare/Medicaid
H.R.4818 - Treat and Reduce Obesity Act of 2023 Medicare & Medicaid payments and coverage issues, Medicare Part D, Medicare Part B, 340B
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Issues related to CMS coverage of anti-obesity medications, including the Treat and Reduce Obesity Act of 2023 (H.R. 4818 / S. 2407, 118th Congress).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $70,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Issues related to Medicare Advantage payment rates and policies - no specific legislation. Issues related to Medicaid payment rates and policies - no specific legislation. S. 127 - Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act - entire bill. H.R. 3561 - PATIENT Act - entire bill. HR 5378 - Lower Costs, More Transparency Act. H.R. 4818 - Treat and Reduce Obesity Act of 2023. H.R. 7623 - Telehealth Modernization Act of 2024. S. 3950 - DUALS Act of 2024.
Client expense: $220,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Generally promoting awareness of the biopharmaceutical and medical technology sectors. Generally opposing the imposition of price controls in the Medicare Part D program or elsewhere. Generally supporting intellectual property rights. Generally opposing various legislative and executive efforts to impose an international price index. Generally promoting awareness of increasing antimicrobial/antifungal resistance. Opposing CMS and CMMI Part D Payment Modernization Model amendments to Medicare's Six Protected Classes. Supporting the extension of the SBIR program. Generally supporting changes to the 340B program. Generally supporting efforts to require pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) to pass on rebates to patients. Raising awareness within Congressional offices about Ethylene Oxide and EPA proposed regulations. Opposing proposed FTC changes to non-compete clauses. Generally promoting awareness of concerns regarding the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) National Coverage Determination (NCD) and Coverage with Evidence Development (CED) policies that restrict patient access. Supporting the restoration of the orphan drug tax credit (Cameron's Law, H.R. 1350). Supporting the modernization of prescribing information to allow digital in lieu of printed information (H.R. 1503 and S. 2916). Supporting Ensuring Patient Access to Critical Breakthrough Products Act/MCET (H.R. 1691). Supporting the Verifying Accurate Leading-edge IVCT Development (VALID) Act (H.R. 2369). Supporting the Saving Access to Laboratory Services (SALSA) Act (H.R. 2377). Supporting the Protecting Patients Against PBM Abuses Act (H.R. 2880). Supporting the PASTEUR Act (H.R. 2940 and S. 1355). Supporting the Treat And Reduce Obesity Act (H.R. 4818, S. 2407). Supporting the Protecting Patient Access to Cancer and Complex Therapies Act (H.R. 5391 and S. 2764). Supporting the ORPHAN CURES Act (H.R. 5539). Supporting the Maintaining Investments in New Innovation (MINI) Act (H.R. 5547). Supporting the Delinking Revenue from Unfair Gouging (DRUG) Act (H.R. 6283). Supporting changes to the small molecule portions of the Inflation Reduction Act (H.R. 7174). Supporting "cap and smooth" efforts within the Inflation Reduction Act's cap on out-of-pocket expenses. Supporting CMS proposed rule, CMS-1809-P, to include separate payment for diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals in CY2025.
Client expense: $53,142 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Diabetes Prevention Program Expanding Access to DSMT (H.R. 3842/S. 1832) Federal Employee Benefits for Medical Nutrition Therapy Medical Nutrition Therapy Act (H.R. 6407/S. 3297) Medicare/Medicaid -- Access to MNT; IBT National Coverage Determination Reconsideration Medicaid -- Maternal Mortality and Access to Care Medically Tailored Meals/Food as Medicine - Coverage for OAA programs and Service Medically Tailored Home-Delivered Meals Demonstration Pilot Act (H.R.6780/S. 2133) Nutrition Care Act (H.R. 6961) Preventive Health Savings Act (H.R 766/S.114) Senior Nutrition (S. 2360, S. 2361, S. 1036) Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2474) Telehealth Treat and Reduce Obesity Act (H.R. 4818/S.2407)
Client expense: $15,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Administration on Aging, Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE