Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Introduced in House
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2025 · first_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 661, MIRACLE Medical Technology Act of 2025 H.R. 1650/S. 763, Telehealth Expansion Act of 2025 Potential legislation similar to H.R. 1843/S. 1001, Telehealth Expansion Act of 2023 Potential legislation similar to H.R. 2868, Association Health Plans Act Potential legislation similar to H.R. 3800, Chronic Disease Flexible Coverage Act Potential legislation similar to H.R. 4307/S. 2115, Medical Supply Chain Resiliency Act Potential legislation similar to H.R. 6363, Further Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act of 2024, and issues pertaining to H.R. 1843/S. 1001, The Telehealth Expansion Act of 2023 Potential legislation similar to H.R. 6860, Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act Potential legislation similar to H.R. 9029, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025 Potential legislation similar to S. 142, Preserve Access to Affordable Generics and Biosimilars Act Potential legislation similar to S. 150, Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Act of 2023 Potential legislation similar to S. 1067, Ensuring Timely Access to Generics Act of 2023 Potential legislation similar to S. 1114, Expanding Access to Low-Cost Generics Act of 2023 Potential legislation similar to S. 2624, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024 Potential legislation similar to S. 2780, The Medication Affordability and Patent Integrity Act Final Rule, Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (89 Fed. Reg. 77,586-77,751, September 23, 2024) Various issues relating to the employer-sponsored health care system, implementation of regulatory process, provider network adequacy, health savings account (HSAs), health reimbursement account (HRAs), employer mandate; implementation of the American Rescue Plan Act (P.L. 117-2); implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act (P.L. 117-169); balance or surprise billing and related issues; single-payer health care options; health reimbursement arrangements and other account-based group health plans; Health and Human Services international pricing index (IPI) model; mental health parity; drug pricing; COBRA subsidies; Federal Trade Commissions multilateral pharmaceutical merger taskforce; telehealth, including coverage of telehealth under High Deductible Health Plans (HDHPs) and expanding telehealth options for employees; impact of Pharmacy Benefit Managers Practices; FTC-2022-0015; petition to HHS to grant march-in rights for the patents on the drug Xtandi; legislative proposals to tax employer-provided health care coverage; artificial price caps on providing insulin; Reasonable Price Clause in reauthorization draft of the Pandemic and All Hazards Preparedness Act (PAHPA, P.L. 109-417); ERISA preemption protections including information on constructive changes/modifications to ERISA; efforts to reform the World Health Organizations (WHO) engagement with private sector; continued U.S. membership to the World Health Organization (WHO); support for necessary market conditions to incentivize health sector investment from private sector; support for private sector involvement in health systems strengthening; promote greater harmonization of standards and investment in digital health; health-related policy issues in the G20/G7 forums and other multilateral forums; support for improving access to health products and technologies globally, including via regulatory alignment, addressing trade barriers, strengthening the global supply chain, and raising awareness on potential pitfalls of local manufacturing; combatting anti-microbial resistance; support for continued and reformed U.S. foreign assistance, including in global health; Advance Notice of Methodological Changes for Calendar Year (CY) 2025 for Medicare Advantage (MA) Capitation Rates and Part C and Part D Payment Policies, U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (2025 Advance Notice, January 31, 2024)
Client expense: $19,340,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. Trade & Development Agency (USTDA), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2024 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Issues related to Medicare policies impacting ESRD; Medicare Secondary Payer Act - H.R. 6860/S.5018; ESRD Prospective Payment System; value-based care and alternative payment models; home dialysis
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Insurance
Signed on to Health Task Force letter from the Consortium of Constituents with Disabilities that supports the Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act (S.5018 / H.R. 6860) which requires employer-sponsored private insurance to cover treatment for ESRD (e.g., dialysis)
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Payment innovation models; transplant issues; H.R. 6860, "Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act"; IOTA Proposed rule
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 6860, "Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act"
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
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| NH |
| August Pfluger | Republican | TX |
| Beth Van Duyne | Republican | TX |
| Bill Pascrell, Jr. | Democratic | NJ |
| Brittany Pettersen | Democratic | CO |
| Chris Pappas | Democratic | NH |
| Cliff Bentz | Republican | OR |
| Cory Mills | Republican | FL |
| Danny K. Davis | Democratic | IL |
| Darren Soto | Democratic | FL |
| David G. Valadao | Republican | CA |
| Dean Phillips | Democratic | MN |
| Debbie Wasserman Schultz | Democratic | FL |
| Derrick Van Orden | Republican | WI |
| Diana DeGette | Democratic | CO |
| Donald M. Payne, Jr. | Democratic | NJ |
| Gabe Vasquez | Democratic | NM |
| Greg Landsman | Democratic | OH |
| Jake LaTurner | Republican | KS |
| Jason Crow | Democratic | CO |
| Jennifer A. Kiggans | Republican | VA |
| Jimmy Panetta | Democratic | CA |
| Joe Neguse | Democratic | CO |
| John H. Rutherford | Republican | FL |
| John Joyce | Republican | PA |
| John R. Moolenaar | Republican | MI |
| Joseph D. Morelle | Democratic | NY |
| LaMonica McIver | Democratic | NJ |
| Lori Trahan | Democratic | MA |
| Neal P. Dunn | Republican | FL |
| Nick LaLota | Republican | NY |
| Nicole Malliotakis | Republican | NY |
| Paul Tonko | Democratic | NY |
| Randy K. Weber, Sr. | Republican | TX |
| Rashida Tlaib | Democratic | MI |
| Raul Ruiz | Democratic | CA |
| Raúl M. Grijalva | Democratic | AZ |
| Salud O. Carbajal | Democratic | CA |
| Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick | Democratic | FL |
| Steve Cohen | Democratic | TN |
| Sydney Kamlager-Dove | Democratic | CA |
| Ted Lieu | Democratic | CA |
| Terri A. Sewell | Democratic | AL |
| Tom Cole | Republican | OK |
| Tracey Mann | Republican | KS |
| Troy A. Carter | Democratic | LA |
| William R. Keating | Democratic | MA |
| Yadira Caraveo | Democratic | CO |
| Young Kim | Republican | CA |
| Yvette D. Clarke | Democratic | NY |
Issues relating to ESRD policies and reimbursement. Issues related to the Medicare Secondary Payer Act. HR 6860 - Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act S. 5018 - Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Issues related to Medicare payment for End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD); Issues related to H.R.6860, Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), 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 · 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 · Medicare/Medicaid
H.R. 5027/S. 4469 - The Kidney Disease Improvement in Research and Treatment Act H.R. 6860/S. 5018 - Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act H.R. 5074/S. 4510 - Kidney PATIENT Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 4366, Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2024, including provisions relating to health care H.R. 5027/S. 4469, Chronic Kidney Disease Improvement in Research and Treatment Act of 2023 H.R. 6860, Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act H.R. 7085, BIOSECURE Act S. 3558, to prohibit contracting with certain biotechnology providers, and for other purposes Implementation of P.L. 118-14, Continuing Appropriations Act, 2024 and Other Extensions Act, including provisions related to Title III, Health and Human Services. Implications of Supreme Court Decision on Marietta v. DaVita on Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP) statute and commercial group health insurance FY 2025 Appropriations for the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) Implementation of P.L. 118-158, the American Relief Act of 2025, including provisions relating to health care
Client expense: $240,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Issues relating to End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) and Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD); H.R. 6860/S. 5018, Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act; Adjustment of the Prospective Payment System (PPS) payment rate after the Transitional Drug Add-on Payment Adjustment (TDAPA) period ends for new drugs and biological products CMS determines are within an existing End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) functional category; Creation of incentives to adopt innovation for patients enrolled in Medicare Advantage plans; H.R. 5074/S. 4510, Kidney PATIENT Act of 2023; H.R. 5027/S. 4469, Chronic Kidney Disease Improvement in Research and Treatment Act of 2023; H.R. 10545, American Relief Act, 2025; Medicare Program; End-Stage Renal Disease Prospective Payment System, Payment for Renal Dialysis Services Furnished to Individuals With Acute Kidney Injury, End-Stage Renal Disease Quality Incentive Program, and End-Stage Renal Disease Treatment Choices Model (11/6/23)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $70,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Issues related to End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) and Chronic Kidney Disease; H.R. 6860/S. 5018, the Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act; H.R. 5027/S. 4469, Chronic Kidney Disease Improvement in Research and Treatment Act of 2023; H.R. 5074/S. 4510, Kidney PATIENT Act of 2023; H.R. 10545, American Relief Act, 2025
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Same-day billing restrictions in Medicaid; Medicare Advantage & MA Rate Notice H.R. 6860, Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to clarify and preserve the breadth of the protections under the Medicare Secondary Payer Act. H.R. 5380 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to increase data transparency for supplemental benefits under Medicare Advantage. To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to increase data transparency for supplemental benefits under Medicare Advantage. S. 127 - Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2023 To prevent unfair and deceptive acts or practices and the dissemination of false information related to pharmacy benefit management services for prescription drugs, and for other purposes. S.1339 - Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform Act
Client expense: $730,000 · 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
Issues related to the Medicare Secondary Payer Act, including HR 6860 and S. 5018, Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act; Kidney Patient Access to Technologically Innovative and Essential Nephrology Treatments (PATIENT) Act, H.R. 5074/S. 4510; issues related to home dialysis.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Same-day billing restrictions in Medicaid; Medicare Advantage & MA Rate Notice S.1378 - Connecting Our Medical Providers with Links to Expand Tailored and Effective Care (COMPLETE Care Act) To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide incentives for behavioral health integration under the Medicare program. Sponsor: Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV] H.R.5819 - Connecting Our Medical Providers with Links to Expand Tailored and Effective Care Act To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide incentives for behavioral health integration under the Medicare program. Sponsor: Rep. Steel, Michelle [R-CA-45] H.R. 7149, Equal Access to Specialty Care Everywhere (EASE) Act of 2024 To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to require the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation to test a model to improve access to specialty health services for certain Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries. Sponsor: Rep. Steel, Michelle [R-CA-45] S.4078 - EASE Act of 2024 To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to require the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation to test a model to improve access to specialty health services for certain Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries. Sponsor: Sen. Mullin, Markwayne [R-OK] H.R. 8532, Connected MOM Act (House only) To identify and address barriers to coverage of remote physiologic devices under State Medicaid programs to improve maternal and child health outcomes for pregnant and postpartum women Sponsor: Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA] S.712 - Connected MOM Act To identify and address barriers to coverage of remote physiologic devices under State Medicaid programs to improve maternal and child health outcomes for pregnant and postpartum women. Sponsor: Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA] H.R.5746 - Addressing Whole Health in Medicare Advantage Act To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand the availability of supplemental benefits to certain Medicare Advantage enrollees. Sponsor: Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12] H.R.4758 - Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to streamline enrollment under the Medicaid program of certain providers across State lines, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Trahan, Lori [D-MA-3] H.R. 4605, Healthy Moms and Babies Act To amend titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to improve maternal health coverage under Medicaid and CHIP, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1] S.948 - Healthy Moms and Babies Act To amend titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to improve maternal health coverage under Medicaid and CHIP, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA] H.R. 6860, Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to clarify and preserve the breadth of the protections under the Medicare Secondary Payer Act. Sponsor: Rep. Kelly, Mike [R-PA-16] H.R. 7623, Telehealth Modernization Act To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to make permanent certain telehealth flexibilities under the Medicare program. Sponsor: Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1] H.R. 7996, Improving CARE for Youth Act To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to ensure Medicaid coverage of mental health services and primary care services furnished on the same day. Sponsor: Rep. Dunn, Neal P. [R-FL-2] S.2556 - Improving CARE for Youth Act To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to ensure Medicaid coverage of mental health services and primary care services furnished on the same day. Sponsor: Sen. Carper, Thomas R. [D-DE] H.R. 5380 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to increase data transparency for supplemental benefits under Medicare Advantage. To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to increase data transparency for supplemental benefits under Medicare Advantage. Sponsor: Rep. Sarbanes, John P. [D-MD-3] H.R. 5388 - Supporting Innovation for Seniors Act To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide coverage of certain technologies and medical devices under the Medicare program. Sponsor: Rep. Balderson, Troy [R-OH-12] H.R. 8561 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to address significant under projection of MA local area growth due to wage index reclassification To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to address significant under projection of MA local area growth due to wage index reclassification. Sponsor: Rep. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-24]
Client expense: $1,760,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Building support among disability and minority organizations in support of /H.R. 6860 and senate companion.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
H.R. 6860/S. 5018, Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act Issues related to End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Perspective Payment System (PPS) Issues related to nursing shortages CMS regulations pertaining to the Medicare Advantage program Issues related to home dialysis Issues related to chronic kidney disease (CKD) and prevention Issues related to access to kidney transplantation for ESRD patients ESRD Treatment Choices (ETC) mandatory demonstration Kidney Care Choices (KCC) Model and the Comprehensive Kidney Care Contracting (CKCC) voluntary payment options ESRD facilities serving as originating sites for telehealth services under the Medicare program H.R. 5074/S. 4510, the Kidney Patient Access to Technologically Innovative and Essential Nephrology Treatments (PATIENT) Act H.R. 5027/S. 4469, Chronic Kidney Disease Improvement in Research and Treatment Act
Client expense: $1,060,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 6860/S. 5018, Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act Issues related to End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Perspective Payment System (PPS) Issues related to nursing shortages CMS regulations pertaining to the Medicare Advantage program Issues related to home dialysis Issues related to chronic kidney disease (CKD) and prevention Issues related to access to kidney transplantation for ESRD patients ESRD Treatment Choices (ETC) mandatory demonstration Kidney Care Choices (KCC) Model and the Comprehensive Kidney Care Contracting (CKCC) voluntary payment options ESRD facilities serving as originating sites for telehealth services under the Medicare program H.R. 5074/S. 4510, the Kidney Patient Access to Technologically Innovative and Essential Nephrology Treatments (PATIENT) Act H.R. 5027/S. 4469, Chronic Kidney Disease Improvement in Research and Treatment Act
Client expense: $1,060,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 1264, Commonsense Reporting Act of 2023 H.R. 2813, Self-Insurance Protection Act H.R. 2868, Association Health Plans Act H.R. 3800, Chronic Disease Flexible Coverage Act H.R. 4307/S. 2115, Medical Supply Chain Resiliency Act H.R. 6363, Further Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act of 2024, and issues pertaining to H.R. 1843/S. 1001, The Telehealth Expansion Act of 2023 H.R. 6860, Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act H.R. 9029, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025 S. 127, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2023 S. 142, Preserve Access to Affordable Generics and Biosimilars Act S. 148, Stop Significant and Time-wasting Abuse Limiting Legitimate Innovation of New Generics (Stop STALLING) Act S. 150, Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Act of 2023 S. 1067, Ensuring Timely Access to Generics Act of 2023 S. 1114, Expanding Access to Low-Cost Generics Act of 2023 S. 1214, Retaining Access and Restoring Exclusivity (RARE) Act S. 1339, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform Act S. 2624, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024 S. 2780, The Medication Affordability and Patent Integrity Act Proposed Rule, Internal Revenue Service, the Employee Benefits Security Administration, and the Health and Human Services Department; Requirements Related to the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (88 Fed. Reg. 51,552-51,669, August 3, 2023) Proposed Rule, Employee Benefits Security Administration, Department of Labor; Definition of Employer-Association Health Plans (88 Fed. Reg. 87,968-87,981, December 20, 2023) Various issues relating to the employer-sponsored health care system, implementation of regulatory process, provider network adequacy, health savings account (HSAs), health reimbursement account (HRAs), employer mandate; Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program: Initial Memorandum, Implementation of Sections 1191 - 1198 of the Social Security Act for Initial Price Applicability Year 2026, and Solicitation of Comments; implementation of the American Rescue Plan Act (P.L. 117-2); implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act (P.L. 117-169); balance or surprise billing and related issues; single-payer health care options; health reimbursement arrangements and other account-based group health plans; Health and Human Services international pricing index (IPI) model; mental health parity; drug pricing; COBRA subsidies; Federal Trade Commissions multilateral pharmaceutical merger taskforce; telehealth, including coverage of telehealth under High Deductible Health Plans (HDHPs) and expanding telehealth options for employees; impact of Pharmacy Benefit Managers Practices; FTC-2022-0015; petition to HHS to grant march-in rights for the patents on the drug Xtandi; legislative proposals to tax employer-provided health care coverage; artificial price caps on providing insulin; Reasonable Price Clause in reauthorization draft of the Pandemic and All Hazards Preparedness Act (PAHPA, P.L. 109-417); over-the-counter preventive services; ERISA preemption protections including information on constructive changes/modifications to ERISA; efforts to reform the World Health Organizations (WHO) engagement with private sector; support for necessary market conditions to incentivize health sector investment from private sector; support for private sector involvement in health systems strengthening; promote greater harmonization of standards and investment in digital health; health-related policy issues in the G20/G7 forums and other multilateral forums; support for improving access to health products and technologies globally, including via regulatory alignment, addressing trade barriers, strengthening the global supply chain, and raising awareness on potential pitfalls of local manufacturing; combatting anti-microbial resistance; Advance Notice of Methodological Changes for Calendar Year (CY) 2025 for Medicare Advantage (MA) Capitation Rates and Part C and Part D Payment Policies, U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (2025 Advance Notice, January 31, 2024)
Client expense: $22,410,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. Trade & Development Agency (USTDA), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2024 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
H.R. 5067/S. 4469, Chronic Kidney Disease Improvement in Research and Training Act; H.R. 6860/S. 5018, Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act; H.R. 5074/S.4510, Kidney Patient Act; issues related to CY 2025 End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Proposed Payment Systems (PPS) final rule
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 5067/S. 4469, Chronic Kidney Disease Improvement in Research and Training Act; H.R. 6860/S. 5018, Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act; H.R. 5074/S.4510, Kidney Patient Act; issues related to CY 2025 End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Proposed Payment Systems (PPS) final rule
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 5027/S. 4469, Chronic Kidney Disease Improvement in Research and Training Act; CMS 1782, CY 2024 Changes to the End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Prospective Payment Systems (PPS) and Quality Incentive Program (QIP) proposed rule; H.R. 6860/S. 5018, Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act; H.R. 5074 Kidney Patient Act of 2024, issues related to CY 2025 CMS final rule for ESRD PPS and Quality Improvement Program.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
H.R. 5027/S. 4469, Chronic Kidney Disease Improvement in Research and Training Act; CMS 1782, CY 2024 Changes to the End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Prospective Payment Systems (PPS) and Quality Incentive Program (QIP) proposed rule; H.R. 6860/S. 5018, Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act; H.R. 5074 Kidney Patient Act of 2024, issues related to CY 2025 CMS final rule for ESRD PPS and Quality Improvement Program.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Living Donor Protection Act (H.R. 2923 / S. 1384) Chronic Kidney Disease Improvement in Research and Treatment Act of 2023 (H.R. 5027/S.4469) Honor Our Living Donors Act (H.R. 6020) Medigap Expansion Act Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act (H.R. 6860, S.5081) Expressing support for the designation of the last Tuesday of April each year as "APOL1-Mediated Kidney Disease (AMKD) Awareness Day" (H.Res.1124) Kidney Patient Access to Technologically Innovative and Essential Nephrology Treatments Act of 2023 (H.R. 5074, S. 4510) PASTEUR Act (H.R. 2940/S. 1355) Appropriations-NIH, NIDDK, Kidney Research The New Era for Preventing End-Stage Kidney Disease Act of 2023 The Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act of 2023 (H.R. 3876/S. 2323) The CARING for Social Determinants Act of 2023 (H.R. 1066) End-Stage Renal Disease Prospective Payment System, Payment for Renal Dialysis Services Furnished to Individuals With Acute Kidney Injury, End-Stage Renal Disease Quality Incentive Program, and End-Stage Renal Disease Treatment Choices Model
Client expense: $140,000 · 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.6860/ S. 5018 Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act H.R. 5074/S. 4510, Kidney Patient Act of 2023 H.R. 8594 - Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act, all provisions S. 4750 - Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act, all provisions H.R.5027 - Chronic Kidney Disease Improvement in Research and Treatment Act of 2023
Client expense: $1,500,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Issues related to Medicare ESRD payments and policy, including Medicare Advantage. Medicare reimbursement and Medicare Secondary Payer policies, including H.R. 6860. Issues surrounding Medicare reimbursement of oral ESRD drugs.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Issues related to the home care workforce. Issues related to nursing home staffing. Issues related to dialysis. H.R.6860/S.5018 - Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act. CMS final rule: Minimum Staffing Standards for Long Term Care Facilities and Medicaid Institutional Payment Transparency Reporting. Congressional Review Act resolution to overturn minimum staffing standards for long term care facilities final rule.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $140,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
H.R. 6860/S. 5018, Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act H.R. 5074/S. 4510, the Kidney Patient Access to Technologically Innovative and Essential Nephrology Treatments (PATIENT) Act Issues related to reimbursement for treatment of End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · third_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 6860/S.5018, Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act H.R. 5074/S.4510, the Kidney Patient Access to Technologically Innovative and Essential Nephrology Treatments (PATIENT) Act Issues related to access to treatment for End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 6860/S.5018, Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act H.R. 5074/S.4510, the Kidney Patient Access to Technologically Innovative and Essential Nephrology Treatments (PATIENT) Act Issues related to access to treatment for End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
H.R. 6860/S. 5018, Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act H.R. 5074/S. 4510, the Kidney Patient Access to Technologically Innovative and Essential Nephrology Treatments (PATIENT) Act Issues related to reimbursement for treatment of End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Urge Congress to provide access to Medigap for all ESRD patients under 65 years of age; Protect organ donors by urging passage of the living donor legislation; Protect dialysis patient access to charitable premium assistance; Support ESRD care coordination; Encourage support for improved kidney research and treatment; Support increased oversight of Organ Procurement Organizations; Support H.R. 5027/S. 4469 the Chronic Kidney Disease Improvement in Research and Treatment Act; Assist the Administration about prioritizing prevention of kidney disease and home dialysis; Support H.R. 6860/S. 5018 - The Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act to protect access to private insurance; Urge the Administration to provide adequate reimbursement to address the ongoing staffing shortages at dialysis centers; and Urge the Administration to provide appropriate reimbursement to increase dialysis patient access to new and innovative therapies. Support efforts to delay moving Xphozah into the ESRD bundle.
Client expense: $250,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, White House Office
2024 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Meetings, Letters, and Briefings in House and Senate on CMS Nursing Home Staffing Rule, and sharing SEIU strong Opposition to HR 5796, H.R. 7513, S. 3410, H.J. Res. 139 and S.J. Res. 91 that would prohibit the rule. Sent letter and held meetings with several House and Senate individual officers and Committee Staff of House Energy and Commerce, House Ways and Means and Senate Finance in Opposition to HR 6860/S.5018, the Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act (RPDPA).
Client expense: $220,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
ERISA preemption Health care cost transparency, prescription drugs and PBM cost transparency and hospital cost transparency; Lower Costs More Transparency Act (H.R. 5378); telehealth extension and transparency (H.R. 9457); medical management; PBM Reform Act (S. 1339) medical management Tax treatment of employer-sponsored health benefit plans End-stage renal disease and Medicare secondary payer standards; Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act (H.R. 6860, S. 5018) Hospital consolidation and billing practices, site neutral payment reform; SITE Act (H.R. 1869) Healthy Competition for Better Care Act (H.R. 3120, S. 1451), Transparent Telehealth Act (H.R. 9457) Health Savings Accounts and High-Deductible Health Plans Paid leave; draft interstate Paid Leave Action Network Act, draft Family Leave Public-Private Partnership Act Mental health parity final regulations Voluntary Employee Beneficiary Associations (VEBAs) Guidance related to the definition of essential health benefits under the Affordable Care Act Guidance related to coverage of preventive services and the definition of cost-sharing under the Affordable Care Act Guidance related to the definition of cost-sharing under the Affordable Care Act 340B Prescription Drug Program proposed legislation Chronic Disease Flexible Coverage Act (H.R. 3800) Surprise Medical Billing, Enhanced Enforcement of Health Coverage Act (H.R. 9572)
Client expense: $377,907 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
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 · Health Issues
S. 260/H.R. 704 - Promoting Access to Diabetic Shoes Act H.R. 2583/S. 3481 - Increasing Access to Quality Cardiac Rehabilitation Care Act H.R. 2713/S. 2418 - Improving Care and Access to Nurses (ICAN) Act S. 3939/H.R. 7665 - ACO Assignment Improvement Act of 2024 H.R. 7266/S. 3770 - Future Advancement of Academic Nursing (FAAN) Act H.R. 7153/S. 3679 - Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Reauthorization Act H.R. 7623/S. 3967 - Telehealth Modernization Act H.R. 7002/S. 2815 - Nurse Faculty Shortage Reduction Act H.R. 5163/ S. 3193 - Telehealth Response for E-prescribing Addiction Therapy Services (TREATS) Act H.R. 4534/S. 2245 - the Women and Lung Cancer Research and Preventive Services Act H.R. 5829 - Health Care Practitioner Disaster Protection Act S. 923 - Better Mental Health Care for Americans Act H.R. 3768/S. 1851 - Midwives for MOMs Act H.R. 3305/S. 1606 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act H.R. 2411/S. 1150 - National Nursing Workforce Center Act of 2023 H.R. 2663/S. 1176 - Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act H.R. 3523/S. 1710 - Perinatal Workforce Act S. 2085 - A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for Medicare coverage of multi-cancer early detection screening tests H.R 2407 - the Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act S. 2016 - CONNECT for Health Act S. 1869 - Site-based Invoicing and Transparency Enhancement Act (SITE) Act H.R. 3355 - Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program Reauthorization Act of 2023 S. 1627 - Providing Real-World Education and Clinical Experience by Precepting Tomorrows Nurses Act (PRECEPT) Nurses Act H.R. 3623/S. 1586 - Educating Future Nurses Act H.R. 3730/S. 198 - Rural Health Clinic Burden Reduction Act H.R. 2829 - Chronic Care Management Improvement Act of 2023 H.R. 2400/S. 1165 - Reentry Act of 2023 S. 1378 - Connecting Our Medical Providers with Links to Expand Tailored and Effective Care (COMPLETE Care) Act H.Con.Res.42 - Honoring Mary Eliza Mahoney, America's first professionally trained Black nurse. S.Res.201/H.Res.375 - A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Nurses Week, to be observed from May 6 through May 12, 2023. H.R. 4822 - Health Care Price Transparency Act of 2023 H.R. 4779 - Breast Cancer Patient Equity Act Primary Care and Health Workforce Expansion Act S. 2840 - Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act S. 3297/H.R. 6407 - Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of 2023 Support funding for the National Health Service Corps S. 862 - Restoring Americas Health Care Workforce and Readiness Act S. 1976/H.R. 4104 - Preserving Patient Access to Home Infusion Act S. 3430 - Better Mental Health Care, Lower-Cost Drugs, and Extenders Act of 2023 S.Res. 676/H.Res. 1208 - a resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Nurses Week, to be observed from May 6 through May 12, 2024 S. 4338 - Pay PCPs Act of 2024 H.R. 9133/S. 4835 - Primary and Behavioral Health Care Access Act H.R. 6860/S. 5018 - the Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act H.R. 10280 - Strengthening Pathways to Health Professions Act Issues related to Medicare Part B reform Issues related to enhancing access to care at home in rural and underserved communities Support for the creation of the Office of Caregiver Health Support a final rule prohibiting menthol cigarettes and cigars Support implementation of Medicare code G2211 Extending COVID-19 waivers related to nurse practitioners and critical access hospitals Skilled nursing facility admitting examination and assessment requirements Health plan coverage and program requirements, including provider non-discrimination, network adequacy and prior authorization Nursing faculty and workforce shortage Nursing education Include nurses, APRNs, and nursing students in all national public health plans Public health and nursing workforce infrastructure Rural health care issues, including rural workforce, COVID-19 vaccination, and reimbursement Addressing health equity Medication-Assisted Treatment (MATs) Issues relating to the mental and substance use disorder workforce Opioid epidemic COVID-19 Pandemic, including funding, personal protective equipment, testing and vaccines Provide resources to support nurses, APRNs, and nursing students mental health needs, especially for those responding to the pandemic Extension of CMS waivers beyond the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Use of telehealth to prescribe controlled substances under the Ryan Haight Online Pharmacy Consumer Protection Act of 2008 [Public Law No: 110-425] Site specific restrictions on providers under DEA controlled substances policy Implementation of the Medication Access and Training Expansion (MATE) Act Telehealth, remote patient monitoring and other forms of health technology Reducing regulatory burdens, including those relating to Medicare Conditions of Participation Medicare provider reimbursement Primary care payment reform Documentation of medical records Inclusion of NPs in the HPSA bonus program for clinicians practicing in primary care HPSAs Framework reform of the National Institutes of Health and the National Institute of Nursing Research Optimizing the Food and Drug Administration's Use of and Processes for Advisory Committees
Client expense: $470,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2024 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Medicare Advantage & MA Rate Notice S.1378 - Connecting Our Medical Providers with Links to Expand Tailored and Effective Care (COMPLETE Care Act) To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide incentives for behavioral health integration under the Medicare program. Sponsor: Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV] H.R.5819 - Connecting Our Medical Providers with Links to Expand Tailored and Effective Care Act To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide incentives for behavioral health integration under the Medicare program. Sponsor: Rep. Steel, Michelle [R-CA-45] H.R. 7149, Equal Access to Specialty Care Everywhere (EASE) Act of 2024 To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to require the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation to test a model to improve access to specialty health services for certain Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries. Sponsor: Rep. Steel, Michelle [R-CA-45] S.4078 - EASE Act of 2024 To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to require the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation to test a model to improve access to specialty health services for certain Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries. Sponsor: Sen. Mullin, Markwayne [R-OK] H.R.5746 - Addressing Whole Health in Medicare Advantage Act To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand the availability of supplemental benefits to certain Medicare Advantage enrollees. Sponsor: Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12] H.R. 6860, Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to clarify and preserve the breadth of the protections under the Medicare Secondary Payer Act. Sponsor: Rep. Kelly, Mike [R-PA-16] H.R. 7623, Telehealth Modernization Act To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to make permanent certain telehealth flexibilities under the Medicare program. Sponsor: Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1] H.R. 5380 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to increase data transparency for supplemental benefits under Medicare Advantage. To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to increase data transparency for supplemental benefits under Medicare Advantage. Sponsor: Rep. Sarbanes, John P. [D-MD-3] H.R. 5388 - Supporting Innovation for Seniors Act To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide coverage of certain technologies and medical devices under the Medicare program. Sponsor: Rep. Balderson, Troy [R-OH-12] H.R. 8561 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to address significant under projection of MA local area growth due to wage index reclassification To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to address significant under projection of MA local area growth due to wage index reclassification. Sponsor: Rep. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-24]
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Medicare Advantage & MA Rate Notice S.1378 - Connecting Our Medical Providers with Links to Expand Tailored and Effective Care (COMPLETE Care Act) To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide incentives for behavioral health integration under the Medicare program. Sponsor: Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV] H.R.5819 - Connecting Our Medical Providers with Links to Expand Tailored and Effective Care Act To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide incentives for behavioral health integration under the Medicare program. Sponsor: Rep. Steel, Michelle [R-CA-45] H.R. 7149, Equal Access to Specialty Care Everywhere (EASE) Act of 2024 To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to require the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation to test a model to improve access to specialty health services for certain Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries. Sponsor: Rep. Steel, Michelle [R-CA-45] S.4078 - EASE Act of 2024 To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to require the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation to test a model to improve access to specialty health services for certain Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries. Sponsor: Sen. Mullin, Markwayne [R-OK] H.R.5746 - Addressing Whole Health in Medicare Advantage Act To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand the availability of supplemental benefits to certain Medicare Advantage enrollees. Sponsor: Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12] H.R. 6860, Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to clarify and preserve the breadth of the protections under the Medicare Secondary Payer Act. Sponsor: Rep. Kelly, Mike [R-PA-16] H.R. 7623, Telehealth Modernization Act To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to make permanent certain telehealth flexibilities under the Medicare program. Sponsor: Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1] H.R. 5380 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to increase data transparency for supplemental benefits under Medicare Advantage. To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to increase data transparency for supplemental benefits under Medicare Advantage. Sponsor: Rep. Sarbanes, John P. [D-MD-3] H.R. 5388 - Supporting Innovation for Seniors Act To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide coverage of certain technologies and medical devices under the Medicare program. Sponsor: Rep. Balderson, Troy [R-OH-12] H.R. 8561 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to address significant under projection of MA local area growth due to wage index reclassification To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to address significant under projection of MA local area growth due to wage index reclassification. Sponsor: Rep. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-24]
Client expense: $140,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Issues related to Medicare policies impacting ESRD; Medicare Secondary Payer Act - H.R. 6860/S.5018; ESRD Prospective Payment System; value-based care and alternative payment models; home dialysis
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Issues related to End-Stage Renal Disease, dialysis treatment, and coordinated care, including H.R.6860, Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act, and S.4469, The Chronic Kidney Disease Improvement in Research and Treatment Act, and S.4510, the Kidney PATIENT Act of 2024.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Health care reform Employer Reporting under ACA (H.R. 3801) Employer-sponsored coverage ERISA Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform Insulin copay caps End stage renal disease Mental Health Parity HSA Reform Site neutral payments Transparency H.R. 6860, Dialysis
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $12,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2024 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Issues relating to employer sponsored insurance, ERISA Preemption, HSA Modernization, H.R.3029 - Primary Care Enhancement Act of 2023, S.628 - Primary Care Enhancement Act of 2023, Telehealth Issues, H.R.1843 - Telehealth Expansion Act of 2023, S.1001 - Telehealth Expansion Act of 2023, H.R.6860 - Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act, S.5018 - Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act, Tax Treatment of Employer Sponsored Care, H.R.3836 - Medicaid Primary Care Improvement Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
H.R. 10545 - The Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 Issues related to funding government departments and agencies responsible for administering programs that support Medicare, Medicaid and Marketplace health care coverage for people with ESRD. Rules and Regulations focused on the inclusion of certain oral medications in the ESRD Medicare bundle. H.R. 6860 - Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act of 2023 - Support for policies that allow people with ESRD and their families to more readily maintain their dialysis and health care coverage through their employers. Support for CMS guidance encouraging innovative models to advance health care coverage for people living with ESRD. Issues related to health care workforce shortages impacting the ability to support the care of people living with End Stage Renal Disease. Issues related to the treatment of medications necessary for dialysis patients.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $70,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 10545 - The Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 Issues related to funding government departments and agencies responsible for administering programs that support Medicare Medicaid, Marketplace health care coverage for people living with ESRD. CMS Rules and Regulations focused on the promulgation of including certain oral medications in the ESRD bundle. Issues related to Medicare Advantage stars and other quality ratings. H.R. 6860 Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act of 2023 - Support for policies that allow people with ESRD and their families to more readily maintain their dialysis and health care coverage through their employers. Rules, regulations and guidance related to encouraging innovative models to support the health care of people with ESRD. Issues related to health care workforce shortages impacting the ability to support the care of people living with End Stage Renal Disease. Issues related to the treatment of necessary medications for dialysis patients.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $70,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2024 · third_quarter · Health Issues
FY 25 Congressional appropriations: -Increase funding for Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Organ Transplantation Program -Increase NIH funds, including proportional increase for NIDDK to support kidney research -Provide $25 million to KidneyX to continue development of an artificial kidney and other innovations innovative kidney therapeutics and technologies -Support CDC Chronic Kidney Disease Initiative -Increase funding Veterans Health Administration Kidney Health Program -Address the implementation of the retrospective trend adjustment in the CKCC model Legislation: Explore the establishment of an Officer of Kidney Health and Transplantation at HHS Support implementation of the Securing the U.S. Organ Procurement and Transplantation Act (H.R. 2544/S. 1668), including clarifying HRSA's ability to use OPTN patient waitlist registration fees Increase support for living donors including through the Honor Our Living Donors Act, The Living Organ Donor Tax Credit Act (H.R. 6171), and the Living Donor Protection Act (H.R. 2923/S. 1384) Increase patient choice by passing the Kidney PATIENT Act (H.R. 5074), the Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act (H.R. 6860), the Chronic Kidney Disease Research and Treatment Act, (H.R. 5027/S. 4469), and the Providing Relief and Stability for Medicare Patients Act of 2023 (H.R. 3674) Bolster the kidney health care workforce, including by passing the Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act (H.R. 6205/S. 3211), the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (HR 2474), The Specialty Physicians Advancing Rural Care Act (S. 705/ H.R. 2761), and the Resident Physician Shortage Act (HR 2389/S. 1302) Regulatory: Increase kidney health coordination, innovation, and reimbursement through ESRD PPS/QIP, PFS, and ESRD-QIP Measure Set Review Improve transparency and accountability in transplant system to maximize access to kidney transplant, including through the HRSA OPTN Modernization Initiative Establish a federal screening recommendation for kidney diseases
Client expense: $90,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE
2024 · third_quarter · Health Issues
Health care reform Employer Reporting under ACA (H.R. 3801) Employer-sponsored coverage ERISA Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform Insulin copay caps End stage renal disease Mental Health Parity HSA Reform Site neutral payments Transparency H.R. 6860, Dialysis
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $21,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2024 · third_quarter · Health Issues
Payment innovation models; transplant issues; H.R. 6860, "Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act"; IOTA Proposed rule
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), SENATE
2024 · third_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 6860, "Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act"
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Issues relating to ESRD policies and reimbursement. Issues related to the Medicare Secondary Payer Act. HR 6860 - Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act S. 5018 - Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE