Accelerating Kids’ Access to Care Act of 2025

Issues related to quality of life, survivorship and access for cancer patients including HR 1509/ S 752 the Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act, HR 1262 the Give Kids a Chance Act and HR 1300/S 297 the Prostate-Specific Antigen Screening for High-Risk Insured Men (PSA Screening for HIM) Act.

Client expense: $19,219 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 3514 / S 1816, the Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act; HR 5243, a bill to increase data transparency for supplemental benefits under Medicare Advantage; HR 8375 / S 4384, the Medicare Advantage Improvement Act; HR 9392, Medicare Advantage Cost Transparency Act; S 1105, No UPCODE Act; S 1629, Same Care, Lower Cost Act; S 1936, Improving Access to Transfusion Care for Patients Act; S 4886, Medicare Cost Cap Act; CMS Interim Final Rule on Medicaid Work Requirements; Regulatory and legislative proposals to expand site-neutral payment in Medicare; Implementation of the Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act (HR 1509, S 752) Regulatory proposals related to most-favored nation drug pricing; Issues related to the cost of care, including consolidation and anti-competitive contracting

Client expense: $120,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 1096: HOPE and Mental Wellbeing Act of 2025 mandates coverage of three annual primary care visits without cost-sharing under Medicare and Medicaid. H.R. 1867: Removes in-person requirements for mental health services under Medicare. H.R. 1598: Ensuring Access to Medicaid Buy-in Programs Act lifts the age cap for Medicaid buy-in programs for those with disabilities who choose to work S. 752/H.R. 1509: Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act expands Medicaid enrollment across state lines. S. 683: More Behavioral Health Providers Act of 2025 creates workforce incentives under Medicare. H.R. 2540: SSI Savings Penalty Elimination Act updates resource limits for SSI income eligibility. Reject cuts to Medicaid and other mental health and or substance use disorder programs in the reconciliation process. Support for state waivers for federal financial participation for services furnished to Medicaid members during short-term stays for acute care in psychiatric hospitals or residential treatment facilities that qualify as institutions for mental disease. -- H.R. 1: One Big Beautiful Bill Act reauthorizes and reforms major federal programs including Medicaid. H.R. 2590: Mental and Physical Health Care Comorbidities Act of 2025 establishes a Medicare demonstration program to promote collaborative treatment of mental and physical health comorbidities. S. 1264/H.R. 3320: Strengthening Medicaid for Serious Mental Illness Act increases federal Medicaid funding for states providing intensive community-based services for adults with serious mental illness. H.R. 4022: Increasing Behavioral Health Treatment Act removes the Medicaid exclusion for mental health services in institutions for mental diseases for patients under 65. S. 2011/H.R. 3884: Telemental Health Care Access Act removes the statutory requirement that Medicare beneficiaries be seen in-person within six months of being treated for mental and behavioral health services through telehealth. S. 2024/H.R. 3907: Expand Navigators Resources for Outreach, Learning, and Longevity (ENROLL) Act strengthens and expands the navigator program by increasing funding, broadening duties, and ensuring nonprofit participation. H.R. 2495: Nutrition CARE Act of 2025 provides Medicare coverage for medical nutrition therapy for individuals with eating disorders. H.R. 2263: Telehealth Coverage Act of 2025: permanently expands telehealth services under Medicare H.R. 3384 Telemental Health Care Access Act: Expands Medicaid to include both mental and behavioral health services provided by telehealth. H.R. 4037/S.2847: Occupational Therapy Mental Health parity Act: Clarifies that Medicare covers occupational therapy for mental health and substance use disorders HR 4619 Medicare Mental Health Impatient Equity Act of 2025: Removes the 190-day lifetime limit on Medicare coverage on inpatient Psychiatric hospital services. HR 5462: Michelle Alyssa Go Act: Would expand Medicaid coverage for mental health and substance use disorder treatment by increasing the facility size limit from 16 to 36 beds. S. 2401/H.R. 4745: Medicaid Bump Act: Increase federal Medicaid funds for certain mental health services S. 1797 Expanding Seniors Access to Mental Health Services Act: expands Medicaid coverage and reimbursement for clinical social workers to provide mental health services S.2050 ASSIST Act: Increases federal Medicaid funding for school-based behavioral health services S.2069/HR 4028: Stabilize Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Act: mandates 12-month continuous enrollment for all individuals in Medicaid and CHIP S.2037/H.R.4313 Hospital Inpatient Services Modernization Act: Extends Medicare's acute hospital care at home waiver flexibilities S.2709/ H.R.5081: Telehealth Modernization Act: Extends and expands Medicare telehealth flexibilities S.3300/H.R.6408: ANCHOR Act of 2025 allows states to expand Medicaid coverage to low income, uninsured individuals with serious mental illness or substance use disorders S.3486 Expand the Behavioral Health Workforce Now Act: Requires federal guidance to help states strengthen the behavioral health workforce in Medicaid and CHIP S. 3522 No Red Tape for Addiction Treatment Act: Requires State Medicaid programs to cover at least one formulation of each medication for opioid use disorder without prior Authorization H.R. 6096 NEST Act funds and distributes essential newborn supply kits to mothers. S.1816/ H.R. 3514: Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act: Streamlining prior authorization to increase timely access to care. Support for the extension of the enhanced advance premium tax credits (eAPTC) Support for an extension or permanent authorization of telehealth/telemental health flexibilities Support for continued access to Medicaid Ensuring that new community engagement requirements do not lead to individuals being unfairly removed from Medicaid. H.R. 7535: Second Chance Mental Health Access Act of 2026 requires Medicaid to cover 12 annual mental health telehealth visits for individuals transitioning from incarceration to home confinement. H.R. 5662: Improving Access to Institutional Mental Health Care Act removes the Medicaid exclusion for coverage of services provided to patients in mental health institutions. H.R. 6296: Advancing Access to Telehealth Act makes several telehealth flexibilities permanent under Medicare. H.R. 6727: Repealing the IMD Exclusion Act removes the Medicaid exclusion for mental health and substance use disorder treatment in institutions for mental diseases. H.R. 7324: More Behavioral Health Providers Act of 2026 expands Medicare bonus payments to a wider range of behavioral health practitioners. S. 2709: Telehealth Modernization Act extends and expands Medicare telehealth flexibilities. S. 3521/H.R. 6841: PEERS Act of 2025 expands Medicare to cover peer support services for mental health and substance use recovery. S. 3690: Ensuring Access to Medicaid Buy-in Programs Act of 2026 removes the age limit for working adults with disabilities to qualify for Medicaid buy-in programs. S. 3750: REAL Health Providers Act requires Medicare Advantage plans to maintain accurate provider directories. S. 4076: Removing Medicare Mental Health Inpatient Limitations Act of 2026 removes the 190-day lifetime limit on Medicare coverage for inpatient psychiatric hospital services. S. 4202: Mental Health Access and Provider Support Act of 2026 increases Medicare reimbursement rates for certain mental health providers. ___ H.R. 3514: Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2025 requires Medicare Advantage plans to implement electronic prior authorization, increase transparency, protect enrollees, and adhere to new response timeframes H.R. 5944: Restoring Inpatient Mental Health Access Act of 2025 allows federal Medicaid funding for inpatient mental health services in institutions for mental diseases H.R. 8081: Mental Health Access and Provider Support Act of 2026 increases Medicare reimbursement rates for certain mental health providers H.R. 8487: Ensuring Excellence in Mental Health Act expands and standardizes Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics under Medicaid and Medicare H.R.8261: Chronic Care Management Improvement Act of 2026 eliminates all cost-sharing for chronic care management services under Medicare Part B S. 4481: IMPACT to Save Moms Act demonstration project for states to test innovative Medicaid and CHIP payment models for maternity care __ Support for the continuation of the enhanced FMAP rate for mobile crisis response programs. H.R. 10240: Behavioral Health Crisis Services Expansion Act of 2026 requires Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, TRICARE, veterans health care, FEHB, and private health insurance to cover behavioral health crisis response services. H.R. 10270: Supporting 988 Crisis Stabilization Act revises Medicaid's IMD exclusion to expand coverage for crisis stabilization and urgent mental health care facilities. H.R. 10287: 988 Crisis Response Act increases funding and expands Medicaid coverage for mental health crisis response services. H.R. 8540: HCBS Access Act a comprehensive legislative proposal aimed at transforming the delivery and accessibility of Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) under Medicaid. H.R. 8891: Rural MOMS Act of 2026 amends Medicare regulations to exclude beds used solely for labor and delivery from the acute care inpatient bed count for critical access hospitals. H.R. 9488: Health Disparity Zones Act of 2026 establishes designated areas with significant health disparities and provides tax incentives, grants, loan repayment programs, and increased Medicare payments. H.R. 9538: Residential Recovery for Seniors Act establish Medicare coverage for residential substance use disorder services. H.R. 9847: Improving CARE for Youth Act requires Medicaid to cover and reimburse for mental health, substance use disorder, and primary care services provided to the same individual on the same day. H.R. 9867: Expand the Behavioral Health Workforce Now Act requires federal guidance to states on using Medicaid and CHIP to strengthen the behavioral health workforce. S. 5231: Equity in Pretrial Health Coverage Act removes federal restrictions that previously denied Medicaid, Medicare, CHIP, and VA health benefits to individuals in custody pending trial. S. 5236: Improving CARE for Youth Act requires Medicaid to cover both mental health and primary care services provided to an individual on the same day. S. 5321: HCBS Access Act expands and standardizes access to HCBS under Medicaid. S. 5428/H.R. 930 Stop the Wait Act eliminates the waiting periods for Social Security Disability Insurance and Medicare coverage.

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), SENATE, White House Office

Accelerating Kids' Access to Care Act (S. 752/H.R. 1509) and the Consolidated Appropriations Act; Implementation of Act via rulemaking process.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Alzheimers Screening and Prevention (ASAP) Act (H.R. 6130 / S. 3267) Implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, ORPHAN Cures Act (HR 946, S 1862), Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act (HR 1509, S 752), EPIC Act (HR 1492, S 832), One Big Beautiful Bill Act (HR 1), Issues related to protecting patient access to medicines in Medicare and Medicaid, Issues related to access to medicines for Parkinson's disease patients, Issues related to Antipsychotic use in Medicare, Issues related to most-favored-nation policies.

Client expense: $440,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, ORPHAN Cures Act (HR 946, S 1862), Mikaela Naylon Give Kids A Chance Act (HR 1262), Give Kids A Chance Act (S 932), Cameron's Law (HR 1414), Kids Access to Care Act (Accelerating HR 1509, S 752), Small Biotech Innovations Act (HR 3731, S 1930), EPIC Act (HR 1492, S 832), One Big Beautiful Bill Act (HR 1), BINSA Act, H.R. 9102, Issues related to protecting patient access to medicines in Medicare and Medicaid, Issues related to access to medicines for Parkinson's disease patients, Issues related to Antipsychotic use in Medicare, Issues related to most-favored-nation policies.

Client expense: $440,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Amputation Reduction and Compassion Act (no bill number) Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act of 2025 (H.R.1509/S. 752) Increasing Access to Quality Cardiac Rehabilitation Care Act of 2025 (S. 717/H.R. 6894) Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act(H.R. 1261/S. 4206) Telehealth Modernization Act (H.R. 5081/S. 2709) CONNECT For Health Act (H.R. 4206/S. 1261) Medically Tailored Home-Delivered Meals Program Pilot Act (H.R. 5439/S. 2834) Accountable Produce is Medicine Act (H.R. 8355/S. 5267) Medicaid Interim Final Rule

Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Medicaid program reforms Section 340B Drug Pricing program Juvenile mental and behavioral health legislation generally H.R. 2107 (Children's Hospital GME Support Reauthorization Act of 2025), all provisions Pediatric research generally Pediatric access to cell and gene therapies generally National Institutes of Health program reforms generally H.R. 1509/S. 752 (Accelerating Kids' Access to Care Act), all provisions Pediatric vaccine policy H.R. 1 (One Big Beautiful Bill Act) Infectious disease surveillance generally Pediatric telehealth policy generally Pediatric inclusion in the Hospital at Home program generally National Institutes of Health policy and structure generally Head Start program reforms Community Engagement Requirements Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards

Client expense: $220,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE

Research into spinal muscular atrophy, timely access to care, treatments, medical devices, and home and community-based services, Medicaid home care (paid family caregiving & self-directed care), Give Kids a Chance Act (H.R.1261/ S.932- FDA Pediatric Priority Review Voucher Program), DOD Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program & Peer-Reviewed Medical Research Program, Local Coverage Determination related to seat elevation in Group 2 standard power wheelchairs, Labor-Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations bill, Family Caregiver Awareness, Resources, and Education (CARE) Partnerships Act, Pediatric Palliative Care Homes, National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research funding, Seat Elevation in Group 2 Non-Complex Power Wheelchairs, Coverage of Standing Systems in Group 3 Power Wheelchair, Competitive Bidding for Tracheostomy, Ostomy and Urological Supplies; FDA Rare Disease Patient Listening Session, Coverage of Respiratory Assist Devices (RADs) and Home Mechanical Ventilators (HMVs), Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act (H.R. 1509/S. 752, National Institutes of Health grant management process & funding; Medicaid home and community-based services, Public Law 119-21 Medicaid Community Engagement Requirements - disability and medically frail definition; Ensuring Patient Access to Critical Breakthrough Products Act (H.R. 5343), Veterans STAND Act (H.R. 6835), Veterans SPORTS Act (S. 3138) Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026 (P.L. 119-75); Timely Access to Coverage Decisions Act (H.R. 8500); HCBS Access Act ( H.R.8540/ S.5321); Supporting Our Direct Care Workforce and Family Caregivers Act (S. 4889); Safe Step Act (H.R. 5509/ S. 2903), Recognizing the Role of Direct Support Professionals Act to establish a Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) for Direct Support Professionals (S.3211)

Client expense: $75,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE

Boston Childrens has advocated for the protection and preservation of the Medicaid system, with particular emphasis on maintaining benefits most impactful to children such as EPSDT. We have also supported policies to facilitate the ability of children on Medicaid or CHIP to receive care from out-of-state providers. This includes H.R. 1509 and S. 752, the Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act, included in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, and its implementation. In the current Congress, we raised concerns about HR1's impact on children and pediatric providers during both the legislative and implementation process.

Client expense: $180,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE

Amputation Reduction and Compassion Act (no bill number) Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act of 2025 (H.R.1509/S. 752) Increasing Access to Quality Cardiac Rehabilitation Care Act of 2025 (S. 717/H.R. 6894) Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act(H.R. 1261/S. 4206) Telehealth Modernization Act (H.R. 5081/S. 2709) CONNECT For Health Act (H.R. 4206/S. 1261) Medically Tailored Home-Delivered Meals Program Pilot Act (H.R. 5439/S. 2834) Medicaid Interim Final Rule

Client expense: $400,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues regarding childrens health care coverage and access to care under Medicaid, CHIP, the Exchanges, TRICARE, and private insurance Issues regarding childrens mental health and the national emergency in childrens mental health, including mental health parity, the mental health workforce, suicide and injury prevention, and related access issues. Issue regarding Medicaid supplemental payments and directed payments. Issues regarding the importance of Medicaid to children, including military and veteran families.  Issues regarding Medicaid support for providers caring for children on Medicaid, including DSH payments. Issues regarding Children's Hospitals Graduate Medical Education (CHGME) program and funding. Issues related to 340B Drug Pricing Program, the Prescription Drug User Fee Act, prescription drug pricing, drug shortages, drug compounding, high-cost drugs/therapies and pharmaceutical supply chain. Issues related to pediatric workforce, Medicare GME and the Pediatric Specialty Loan Repayment Program. Issues related to hospital financing. Issues regarding site neutrality, facility fees, and price transparency in health care.  Issues regarding pediatric pandemic and disaster preparedness and response and emergency preparedness, including work with the Pediatric Pandemic Network (PPN) and related to the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act (PAHPA). Issues related to Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC). Issues related to mental health services in schools Issues regarding Artificial Intelligence (AI). Issues regarding oversight and implementation of EPSDT. Issues involving pediatric medical research and funding, specifically including research at the National Institutes of Health. Issues involving gun violence prevention. Issues regarding health care innovation. Issues involving Making America Healthy Again. Issues involving Medical Device User Fee Authorization. Issues involving biomedical research policies. Issues involving the 988 Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Issues involving the Community Mental Health Services Block Grant. Issues involving the Pediatric Mental Health Care Access Program. Issues involving telehealth. Issues involving Appropriations for pediatric health care programs. Issues involving Hospital at Home. Issues involving the Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protections program. Issues involving National Provider Identifier. H.R. 5582/S.2355 Patients Deserve Price Tags Act H.R. 6396 Kid Providing Resources for Optimal Outcomes Against Fatalities (Kid PROOF) Act H.R.169/S.357 Prevent Family Fire Act H.R.4768/S.2448 Health Care Fairness for Military Families Act of 2025 H.R. 1509/S. 752 Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act H.R. 1735 / S. 779, The Early Action and Responsiveness Lifts Youth (EARLY) Minds Act H.R. 2587/S. 1266, Youth Mental Health Research Act H.R. 2483, SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act H.R.3255/S.1673, Mental Health Infrastructure Act Issues related Pub. L No. 119-21; specifically state direct payments. H.R. 3890, Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2025 H.R. 1262/S.932, Give Kids a Chance Act H.R. 3505, Barriers to Suicide Act H.R. 4262, To reauthorize programs related to health professions education, and for other purposes.

Client expense: $1,370,000 · 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), SENATE

Issues regarding childrens health care coverage and access to care under Medicaid and CHIP, including oversight and implementation of Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment (EPSDT) and guidance to states.   Issues related to implementation of aspects of childrens health coverage under Medicaid and CHIP. Issues regarding mental health parity and the mental health workforce. Issue regarding Medicaid supplemental payments, including Disproportionate Share Hospitals (DSH) and directed payments. Issues regarding out of state care for children enrolled in Medicaid. Issues related to Hospital at Home. H.R. 1262/S.932 Give Kids a Chance Act H.R. 1509/S. 752 Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act Issues related Pub. L No. 119-21; specifically state directed payments.

Client expense: $1,370,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE

HR 3514, Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act; HR 5243, a bill to increase data transparency for supplemental benefits under Medicare Advantage; HR 9392, Medicare Advantage Cost Transparency Act; S 1105, No UPCODE Act; S 1629, Same Care, Lower Cost Act; S 1936, Improving Access to Transfusion Care for Patients Act; S 4886, Medicare Cost Cap Act; CMS Interim Final Rule on Medicaid work requirements; Regulatory and legislative proposals to expand site-neutral payment in Medicare; Implementation of the Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act (HR 1509, S 752); Regulatory proposals related to most-favored-nation drug pricing;

Client expense: $590,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues related to quality of life, survivorship and access for cancer patients including HR 1509/ S 752 the Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act, HR 1262 the Give Kids a Chance Act and HR 1300/S 297 the Prostate-Specific Antigen Screening for High-Risk Insured Men (PSA Screening for HIM) Act.

Client expense: $36,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act (implementation) H.R. 1509 - Accelerating Kids' Access to Care Act of 2025 H.R. 2036 - Credit for Caring Act of 2025 H.R. 2079 - Insurance Fraud Accountability Act H.R. 2320 - Mobility Means Freedom Tax Credit Act H.R. 2560 - Lifespan Respite Care Reauthorization Act of 2025 H.R. 3417 - Websites and Software Applications Accessibility Act of 2025 H.R. 3514 - Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act of 2025 H.R. 3907 - ENROLL Act of 2025 H.R.4317 - PBM Reform Act of 2025 H.R.5081 - Telehealth Modernization Act H.R. 5940, the Seniors Deserve Streamlined Medical Approvals for Timely, Efficient, Recovery (SMARTER) Care Act of 2025 H.R.6183 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reform certain rules related to health savings accounts. H.R.6837 - To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to ensure that pharmacy benefit managers are considered fiduciaries, and for other purposes. H.R. 8270: Every Dollar Counts Act of 2026 S. 752 - Accelerating Kids' Access to Care Act S. 830 - Lifespan Respite Care Reauthorization Act of 2025 S. 925 - Credit for Caring Act of 2025 S. 976 - Insurance Fraud Accountability Act S. 1816 - Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act of 2025 S. 2024 - ENROLL Act of 2025 S. 3549 - PBM FAIR Act S. 3386 - Health Care Freedom for Patients Act of 2025 Submitted comments to Department of Labor on its proposed rule: Improving Transparency Into Pharmacy Benefit Manager Fee Disclosure. Submitted comments to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on the Impacts of Patient-Focused Drug Development Meetings. The comments emphasized the meetings are of critical importance for capturing meaningful, disease-specific patient input at scale.

Client expense: $66,189 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE

H.R. 1096: HOPE and Mental Wellbeing Act of 2025 mandates coverage of three annual primary care visits without cost-sharing under Medicare and Medicaid. H.R. 1867: Removes in-person requirements for mental health services under Medicare. H.R. 1598: Ensuring Access to Medicaid Buy-in Programs Act lifts the age cap for Medicaid buy-in programs for those with disabilities who choose to work S. 752/H.R. 1509: Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act expands Medicaid enrollment across state lines. S. 683: More Behavioral Health Providers Act of 2025 creates workforce incentives under Medicare. H.R. 2540: SSI Savings Penalty Elimination Act updates resource limits for SSI income eligibility. Reject cuts to Medicaid and other mental health and or substance use disorder programs in the reconciliation process. Support for state waivers for federal financial participation for services furnished to Medicaid members during short-term stays for acute care in psychiatric hospitals or residential treatment facilities that qualify as institutions for mental disease. -- H.R. 1: One Big Beautiful Bill Act reauthorizes and reforms major federal programs including Medicaid. H.R. 2590: Mental and Physical Health Care Comorbidities Act of 2025 establishes a Medicare demonstration program to promote collaborative treatment of mental and physical health comorbidities. S. 1264/H.R. 3320: Strengthening Medicaid for Serious Mental Illness Act increases federal Medicaid funding for states providing intensive community-based services for adults with serious mental illness. H.R. 4022: Increasing Behavioral Health Treatment Act removes the Medicaid exclusion for mental health services in institutions for mental diseases for patients under 65. S. 2011/H.R. 3884: Telemental Health Care Access Act removes the statutory requirement that Medicare beneficiaries be seen in-person within six months of being treated for mental and behavioral health services through telehealth. S. 2024/H.R. 3907: Expand Navigators Resources for Outreach, Learning, and Longevity (ENROLL) Act strengthens and expands the navigator program by increasing funding, broadening duties, and ensuring nonprofit participation. H.R. 2495: Nutrition CARE Act of 2025 provides Medicare coverage for medical nutrition therapy for individuals with eating disorders. H.R. 2263: Telehealth Coverage Act of 2025: permanently expands telehealth services under Medicare H.R. 3384 Telemental Health Care Access Act: Expands Medicaid to include both mental and behavioral health services provided by telehealth. H.R. 4037/S.2847: Occupational Therapy Mental Health parity Act: Clarifies that Medicare covers occupational therapy for mental health and substance use disorders HR 4619 Medicare Mental Health Impatient Equity Act of 2025: Removes the 190-day lifetime limit on Medicare coverage on inpatient Psychiatric hospital services. HR 5462: Michelle Alyssa Go Act: Would expand Medicaid coverage for mental health and substance use disorder treatment by increasing the facility size limit from 16 to 36 beds. S. 2401/H.R. 4745: Medicaid Bump Act: Increase federal Medicaid funds for certain mental health services S. 1797 Expanding Seniors Access to Mental Health Services Act: expands Medicaid coverage and reimbursement for clinical social workers to provide mental health services S.2050 ASSIST Act: Increases federal Medicaid funding for school-based behavioral health services S.2069/HR 4028: Stabilize Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Act: mandates 12-month continuous enrollment for all individuals in Medicaid and CHIP S.2037/H.R.4313 Hospital Inpatient Services Modernization Act: Extends Medicare's acute hospital care at home waiver flexibilities S.2709/ H.R.5081: Telehealth Modernization Act: Extends and expands Medicare telehealth flexibilities S.3300/H.R.6408: ANCHOR Act of 2025 allows states to expand Medicaid coverage to low income, uninsured individuals with serious mental illness or substance use disorders S.3486 Expand the Behavioral Health Workforce Now Act: Requires federal guidance to help states strengthen the behavioral health workforce in Medicaid and CHIP S. 3522 No Red Tape for Addiction Treatment Act: Requires State Medicaid programs to cover at least one formulation of each medication for opioid use disorder without prior Authorization H.R. 6096 NEST Act funds and distributes essential newborn supply kits to mothers. S.1816/ H.R. 3514: Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act: Streamlining prior authorization to increase timely access to care. Support for the extension of the enhanced advance premium tax credits (eAPTC) Support for an extension or permanent authorization of telehealth/telemental health flexibilities Support for continued access to Medicaid Ensuring that new community engagement requirements do not lead to individuals being unfairly removed from Medicaid. H.R. 7535: Second Chance Mental Health Access Act of 2026 requires Medicaid to cover 12 annual mental health telehealth visits for individuals transitioning from incarceration to home confinement. H.R. 5662: Improving Access to Institutional Mental Health Care Act removes the Medicaid exclusion for coverage of services provided to patients in mental health institutions. H.R. 6296: Advancing Access to Telehealth Act makes several telehealth flexibilities permanent under Medicare. H.R. 6727: Repealing the IMD Exclusion Act removes the Medicaid exclusion for mental health and substance use disorder treatment in institutions for mental diseases. H.R. 7324: More Behavioral Health Providers Act of 2026 expands Medicare bonus payments to a wider range of behavioral health practitioners. S. 2709: Telehealth Modernization Act extends and expands Medicare telehealth flexibilities. S. 3521/H.R. 6841: PEERS Act of 2025 expands Medicare to cover peer support services for mental health and substance use recovery. S. 3690: Ensuring Access to Medicaid Buy-in Programs Act of 2026 removes the age limit for working adults with disabilities to qualify for Medicaid buy-in programs. S. 3750: REAL Health Providers Act requires Medicare Advantage plans to maintain accurate provider directories. S. 4076: Removing Medicare Mental Health Inpatient Limitations Act of 2026 removes the 190-day lifetime limit on Medicare coverage for inpatient psychiatric hospital services. S. 4202: Mental Health Access and Provider Support Act of 2026 increases Medicare reimbursement rates for certain mental health providers. ___ H.R. 3514: Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2025 requires Medicare Advantage plans to implement electronic prior authorization, increase transparency, protect enrollees, and adhere to new response timeframes H.R. 5944: Restoring Inpatient Mental Health Access Act of 2025 allows federal Medicaid funding for inpatient mental health services in institutions for mental diseases H.R. 8081: Mental Health Access and Provider Support Act of 2026 increases Medicare reimbursement rates for certain mental health providers H.R. 8487: Ensuring Excellence in Mental Health Act expands and standardizes Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics under Medicaid and Medicare H.R.8261: Chronic Care Management Improvement Act of 2026 eliminates all cost-sharing for chronic care management services under Medicare Part B S. 4481: IMPACT to Save Moms Act demonstration project for states to test innovative Medicaid and CHIP payment models for maternity care

Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, White House Office

H.R. 1509 - Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act Patient Access Act Issues related to patient access to treatment

Client expense: $220,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, ORPHAN Cures Act (HR 946, S 1862), Mikaela Naylon Give Kids A Chance Act (HR 1262), Give Kids A Chance Act (S 932), Cameron's Law (HR 1414), Kids Access to Care Act (Accelerating HR 1509, S 752), Small Biotech Innovations Act (HR 3731, S 1930), EPIC Act (HR 1492, S 832), One Big Beautiful Bill Act (HR 1), BINSA Act, H.R. 9102, Issues related to protecting patient access to medicines in Medicare and Medicaid, Issues related to access to medicines for Parkinson's disease patients, Issues related to Antipsychotic use in Medicare, Issues related to most-favored-nation policies.

Client expense: $700,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Alzheimers Screening and Prevention (ASAP) Act (H.R. 6130 / S. 3267) Implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, ORPHAN Cures Act (HR 946, S 1862), Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act (HR 1509, S 752), EPIC Act (HR 1492, S 832), One Big Beautiful Bill Act (HR 1), Issues related to protecting patient access to medicines in Medicare and Medicaid, Issues related to access to medicines for Parkinson's disease patients, Issues related to Antipsychotic use in Medicare, Issues related to most-favored-nation policies.

Client expense: $700,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Medicaid program reforms Section 340B Drug Pricing program Drug pricing reforms generally Juvenile mental and behavioral health legislation generally H.R. 2107 (Childrens Hospital GME Support Reauthorization Act of 2025), all provisions Pediatric research generally Pediatric access to cell and gene therapies generally National Institutes of Health program reforms generally H.R. 1509 / S. 752 (Accelerating Kids' Access to Care Act), all provisions Pediatric vaccine policy H.R. 1 (One Big Beautiful Bill Act) Infectious disease surveillance generally Pediatric autism research and treatment generally Pediatric telehealth policy generally Pediatric inclusion in the Hospital at Home program generally

Client expense: $230,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Accelerating Kids' Access to Care Act (S. 752/H.R. 1509) and the Consolidated Appropriations Act; Implementation of Act via rulemaking process.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues relating to FY25 appropriations; Issues relating to the Presidents FY26 budget; Issues related to asthma, COPD, influenza, lung cancer, pneumonia, pulmonary fibrosis, tuberculosis and other lung diseases; Issues related to NIH reorganization; Issues related to agency restructuring; Issues related to lung disease treatment, prevention and research; Issues related to COVID-19; Issues related to telehealth; Issues related to infrastructure; Issues related to supplemental oxygen; Issues related to health equity; Issues related to Cancer Moonshot; Issues related to CDC public health workforce and data modernization; Issues related to regulatory reform; Issues related to Medicaid; H.R. 1509/S. 752, the Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act; H.Con.Res.14 Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034; S.Con.Res 7 An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034; S 1406 the Supplemental Oxygen Access Reform Act; HR 2902 the Supplemental Oxygen Access Reform Act; H.R. 783 Sustainable Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Services in the Home Act; S. 248 Sustainable Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Services in the Home Act; S 717 Increasing Access to Quality Cardiac Rehabilitation Care Act of 2025; S 77 Early Participation in Regulations Act; S 81 Guidance Clarity Act; HR 77 Midnight Rules Relief Act; H.R. 3521 Clinical Trial Modernization Act; ;; HR 4417 Mobile Cancer Screening Act; HR 5304 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026; S 2587 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026; HR 5278/S 2756 Affordable Inhalers and Nebulizers Act of 2025; HR 45448 Protecting Free Vaccines Act; HR 9260, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027

Client expense: $120,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE

H.R.1262/S.932, Give Kids a Chance Act H.R.1509/S.752, Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Newborn screening and pharmaceuticals. The Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act (H.R. 1509/S. 752).

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE

Research into spinal muscular atrophy, timely access to care, treatments, medical devices, and home and community-based services, Medicaid home care (paid family caregiving & self-directed care), Give Kids a Chance Act (H.R.1261/ S.932- FDA Pediatric Priority Review Voucher Program), DOD Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program & Peer-Reviewed Medical Research Program, Local Coverage Determination related to seat elevation in Group 2 standard power wheelchairs, Labor-Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations bill, Family Caregiver Awareness, Resources, and Education (CARE) Partnerships Act, Pediatric Palliative Care Homes, National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research funding, Seat Elevation in Group 2 Non-Complex Power Wheelchairs, Coverage of Standing Systems in Group 3 Power Wheelchair, Competitive Bidding for Tracheostomy, Ostomy and Urological Supplies; FDA Rare Disease Patient Listening Session, Coverage of Respiratory Assist Devices (RADs) and Home Mechanical Ventilators (HMVs), Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act (H.R. 1509/S. 752, National Institutes of Health grant management process & funding; Medicaid home and community-based services, Public Law 119-21 Medicaid Community Engagement Requirements - disability and medically frail definition; Ensuring Patient Access to Critical Breakthrough Products Act (H.R. 5343), Veterans STAND Act (H.R. 6835), Veterans SPORTS Act (S. 3138) Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026 (P.L. 119-75)

Client expense: $75,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE

Boston Childrens has advocated for the protection and preservation of the Medicaid system, with particular emphasis on maintaining benefits most impactful to children such as EPSDT. We have also supported policies to facilitate the ability of children on Medicaid or CHIP to receive care from out-of-state providers. This includes H.R. 1509 and S. 752, the Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act, included in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, and its implementation. In the current Congress, we raised concerns about HR1's impact on children and pediatric providers during both the legislative and implementation process.

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

FY26 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Bill: Pediatric Subspecialty Loan Repayment Program, Firearm Injury and Mortality Prevention Research, Pediatric Mental Health Care Access Program, Emergency Medical Services for Children, National Center for Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities, Global Immunization, Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, Antimicrobial Resistance, Maternal and Child Health, Newborn Screening Saves Lives Reauthorization Act Strengthening the Vaccines for Children Program Act FY26 National Defense Authorization Act IDEA Full Funding Act (H.R.2598) PREEMIE Reauthorization Act (H.R. 1197) Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act of 2025 (H.R.1909) Artificial Intelligence TRICARE Autism Maternal mental health/perinatal mental health Vaccines Lifespan Respite Care Reauthorization Act (S.830/H.R.2560) FASD Respect Act (S. 139) Family Vaccine Protection Act (H.R.3701) VACCINE Act HEADS UP Act (H.R.3409) Protecting Free Vaccines Act PREVENT HPV Cancers Act (H.R. 6561) Vaccine Transportation Access Act Innovation in Pediatric Drugs Act (S.705) & Policies to Strengthen Pediatric Research Equity Act Best Pharmaceuticals for Children Act Pediatric Research Equity Act Prescription Drug User Fee Amendments Pediatric Trials Network Artificial Intelligence Global Child Thrive Reauthorization Act Fiscal Year 2027 Appropriations bills (Labor HHS and SFOPS/NSRP) Protecting Sensitive Locations Act (H.R.5166 / S.455) Early Childhood Development programming Family Detention / DHS policies Unaccompanied Children's Program / Office of Refugee Resettlement PAHPA reauthorization Visas for International Medical Graduates Child passenger safety Appropriations for the Indian Health Service Appropriations for Environmental Programs (including EPA) Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program & Implementation Infant sleep product safety Lead exposure prevention Food safety Paid family and medical leave Regulation of high-powered magnet sets Vehicle emissions standards Button battery ingestions Early childhood education (including Head Start, Childcare) Child product safety and injury prevention, including drowning prevention Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA) Family First Prevention Services Act implementation Title IV-B Congregate care reform Mental health supports for foster youth/former foster youth Mercury and Air Toxics Standards, ozone and particulate matter NAAQS, EPA greenhouse gas regulation, Endangerment Finding QRTP/IMDs Firearm Injury and Violence Prevention (Including Research Funding; Background Checks; Safe/Secure Storage) Childcare Funding & Resources Native American Child Health Water Beads Vaccines Fluoride Child Welfare & Medicaid, Social Services Block Grant (SSBG), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Housing Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers who Deliver Infants Early (PREEMIE) Reauthorization Act Funding Newborn Screening Saves Lives Reauthorization Act (H.R. 4709) Donor Milk, Access to Donor Milk Act Title V Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Services Block Grant SSI Savings Penalty Elimination Act (S.1234/H.R.2590) Supplemental Security Income Equality Act (H.R. 2540) Autonomous Vehicles Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Data Collection Project Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) & Potential Changes Family Resource Centers Medicaid Payment Parity (including H.R. 1433 / S. 760 - Kids Access to Primary Care Act) Access to Care in Medicaid/CHIP Medicaid/CHIP federal funding Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act (H.R. 1509 / S. 752) H.R. 4641 - Keep Kids Covered Act S. 2287/H.R. 4425 - Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA) Telehealth - Medicare telehealth extension, CONNECT for Health Act (S. 1261) One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1) Hospital at Home Program Vaccines for Children Program Children and Teens Online Privacy Protection Act (H.R. 6291/S. 836) Kids Online Safety Act (H.R. 6484/S.1748) Artificial Intelligence and Child Health Legislation to Protect Young People Online Pediatric Specialty Loan Repayment Program Funding and Program Implementation EMPOWER for Health Act Tobacco Product Regulation/Enforcement Resources to Prevent Youth Vaping Act (S. 4257) Funding for Tobacco Control Programs Biomedical Research Funding (NIH, NICHD, AHRQ, etc.) LGBTQ Health Funding for Health Workforce Programs Funding for WIC SNAP/Farm Bill Mental Health for Children MODERN WIC Act/21st Century WIC Act Breastfeeding Peer Counseling Program Funding for HRSA Pediatric Mental Health Care Access Program Donor Milk Dietary Guidelines Suicide Prevention School Meal Standards WIC Food Packages Whole Milk Supporting Childrens Mental Health Care Access Nutrition Infant Formula Medicaid Immigration Child Welfare Vaccines Healthcare Workforce

Client expense: $320,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Indian Health Service, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)

Issues regarding childrens health care coverage and access to care under Medicaid and CHIP, including oversight and implementation of Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment (EPSDT) and guidance to states.   Issues related to implementation of aspects of childrens health coverage under Medicaid and CHIP. Issues regarding mental health parity and the mental health workforce. Issue regarding Medicaid supplemental payments, including Disproportionate Share Hospitals (DSH) and directed payments. Issues regarding out of state care for children enrolled in Medicaid. Issues related to Hospital at Home. Issues related to Make America Healthy Again. H.R. 1262/S.932 Give Kids a Chance Act H.R. 1509/S. 752 Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act Issues related Pub. L No. 119-21

Client expense: $1,440,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE

Issues regarding childrens health care coverage and access to care under Medicaid, CHIP, the Exchanges, TRICARE, and private insurance Issues regarding childrens mental health and the national emergency in childrens mental health, including mental health parity, the mental health workforce, suicide and injury prevention, and related access issues. Issue regarding Medicaid supplemental payments and directed payments. Issues regarding the importance of Medicaid to children, including military and veteran families.  Issues regarding Medicaid support for providers caring for children on Medicaid, including DSH payments. Issues regarding Children's Hospitals Graduate Medical Education (CHGME) program and funding. Issues related to 340B Drug Pricing Program, the Prescription Drug User Fee Act, prescription drug pricing, drug shortages, drug compounding, high-cost drugs/therapies and pharmaceutical supply chain. Issues related to pediatric workforce, Medicare GME and the Pediatric Specialty Loan Repayment Program. Issues related to hospital financing. Issues regarding site neutrality, facility fees, and price transparency in health care.  Issues regarding pediatric pandemic and disaster preparedness and response and emergency preparedness, including work with the Pediatric Pandemic Network (PPN) and related to the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act (PAHPA). Issues related to Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC). Issues related to mental health services in schools Issues regarding Artificial Intelligence (AI). Issues regarding oversight and implementation of EPSDT. Issues involving pediatric medical research and funding, specifically including research at the National Institutes of Health. Issues involving gun violence prevention. Issues regarding health care innovation. Issues involving Making America Healthy Again. Issues involving Medical Device User Fee Authorization. Issues involving biomedical research policies. Issues involving the 988 Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Issues involving the Community Mental Health Services Block Grant. Issues involving the Pediatric Mental Health Care Access Program. Issues involving telehealth. Issues involving Appropriations for pediatric health care programs. H.R.169/S.357 Prevent Family Fire Act H.R.4768/S.2448 Health Care Fairness for Military Families Act of 2025 H.R. 1509/S. 752 Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act H.R. 1735 / S. 779, The Early Action and Responsiveness Lifts Youth (EARLY) Minds Act H.R. 2587/S. 1266, Youth Mental Health Research Act H.R. 2483, SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act H.R.3255/S.1673, Mental Health Infrastructure Act Issues related Pub. L No. 119-21 H.R. 3890, Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2025 H.R. 1262/S.932, Give Kids a Chance Act H.R. 3505, Barriers to Suicide Act H.R. 4262, To reauthorize programs related to health professions education, and for other purposes.

Client expense: $1,440,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, White House Office

Issues regarding childrens health care coverage and access to care under Medicaid, CHIP, the Exchanges, TRICARE, and private insurance Issues regarding childrens mental health and the national emergency in childrens mental health, including mental health parity, the mental health workforce, suicide and injury prevention, and related access issues. Issue regarding Medicaid supplemental payments and directed payments. Issues regarding the importance of Medicaid to children, including military and veteran families.  Issues regarding Medicaid support for providers caring for children on Medicaid, including DSH payments. Issues regarding Children's Hospitals Graduate Medical Education (CHGME) program and funding. Issues related to 340B Drug Pricing Program, the Prescription Drug User Fee Act, prescription drug pricing, drug shortages, drug compounding, high-cost drugs/therapies and pharmaceutical supply chain. Issues related to pediatric workforce, Medicare GME and the Pediatric Specialty Loan Repayment Program. Issues related to hospital financing. Issues regarding site neutrality, facility fees, and price transparency in health care.  Issues regarding pediatric pandemic and disaster preparedness and response and emergency preparedness, including work with the Pediatric Pandemic Network (PPN) and related to the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act (PAHPA). Issues related to Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC). Issues related to mental health services in schools Issues regarding Artificial Intelligence (AI). Issues regarding oversight and implementation of EPSDT. Issues involving pediatric medical research and funding, specifically including research at the National Institutes of Health. Issues involving gun violence prevention. Issues regarding health care innovation. Issues involving Making America Healthy Again. Issues involving Medical Device User Fee Authorization. Issues involving biomedical research policies. Issues involving the 988 Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Issues involving the Community Mental Health Services Block Grant. Issues involving the Pediatric Mental Health Care Access Program. Issues involving telehealth. Issues involving Appropriations for pediatric health care programs. H.R.169/S.357 Prevent Family Fire Act H.R.4768/S.2448 Health Care Fairness for Military Families Act of 2025 H.R. 1509/S. 752 Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act H.R. 1735 / S. 779, The Early Action and Responsiveness Lifts Youth (EARLY) Minds Act H.R. 2587/S. 1266, Youth Mental Health Research Act H.R. 2483, SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act H.R.3255/S.1673, Mental Health Infrastructure Act Issues related Pub. L No. 119-21 H.R. 3890, Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2025 H.R. 1262/S.932, Give Kids a Chance Act H.R. 3505, Barriers to Suicide Act H.R. 4262, To reauthorize programs related to health professions education, and for other purposes.

Client expense: $1,440,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, White House Office

Issues regarding childrens health care coverage and access to care under Medicaid and CHIP, including oversight and implementation of Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment (EPSDT) and guidance to states.   Issues related to implementation of aspects of childrens health coverage under Medicaid and CHIP. Issues regarding mental health parity and the mental health workforce. Issue regarding Medicaid supplemental payments, including Disproportionate Share Hospitals (DSH) and directed payments. Issues regarding out of state care for children enrolled in Medicaid. Issues related to Hospital at Home. Issues related to Make America Healthy Again. H.R. 1262/S.932 Give Kids a Chance Act H.R. 1509/S. 752 Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act Issues related Pub. L No. 119-21

Client expense: $1,440,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE

-P.L. 119-21, Support policies and processes that reduce the impact of the cuts and changes to Medicaid on people with serious and chronic conditions, people with disabilities, and caregivers -S. 494/H.R. 1189, National Plan for Epilepsy Act, support passage -Requests to join the Congressional Epilepsy Caucus -S. 2903/H.R. 5509, Safe Step Act, support passage -S. 864/H.R. 6423, HELP Copays Act, support passage -S. 932/ H.R. 1262, Give Kids A Chance Act, support reauthorization of the Rare Pediatric Disease Review Voucher -WISeR Model, express concern with how it could impede access to some epilepsy treatments -PBM Reform, support passage and the inclusion of patient-centric policies -Medicare Part Ds Six Protected Classes policy, support coverage of and access to all epilepsy treatments and express concerns with the impact of the GUARD Model on the Six Protected Classes policy. -Enhanced Advance Premium Tax Credits, support reauthorization. -Medicare Part D out-of-pocket cap and the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan, support patient-centric implementation -ACA marketplace rule, express concerns that changes will decrease enrollment and increase costs -Telehealth, support extensions of telehealth flexibilities including the prescribing of epilepsy medications that are controlled substances -S. 1024/H.R. 2151, Seizure Awareness and Preparedness Act, support passage -S. 752/H.R. 1509, Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act, support passage -U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), support protecting the current structure of HHS and express concerns with HHS staffing changes and cuts -NIH, support the current structure, current facilities and administrative cost structure, and grantmaking process of the NIH; express concerns with leadership and staffing changes and an expansion of multiyear funding -Support programs that assist caregivers -Oppose legislative or regulatory policies that rely on metrics like Quality-Adjusted Life Years -Support rescheduling and safe and legal access to medical cannabis -S. 1816/ H.R. 3514, Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act, support passage -S. 455/H.R. 1061, Protecting Sensitive Locations Act, support passage -Oppose legislation that would weaken the Affordable Care Act protections, including H.R. 2528, Association Health Plans Act and H.R. 2571, Self-Insurance Protection Act -Express concerns with legislative and regulatory policies that would restrict the use of animals in research -Support legislation and policy preserving charitable giving including the Combined Federal Campaign -H.R. 6280, Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act, support passage -Support legislation and regulations that protect Medicaid Home- and Community-Based Services (HCBS) and increase access to these services

Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)

Amputation Reduction and Compassion Act (no bill number) Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act of 2025 (H.R.1509/S. 752) Increasing Access to Quality Cardiac Rehabilitation Care Act of 2025 (S. 717/H.R. 6894) Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act(H.R. 1261/S. 4206) Telehealth Modernization Act (H.R. 5081/S. 2709) CONNECT For Health Act (H.R. 4206/S. 1261)

Client expense: $290,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act H.R. 1509 - Accelerating Kids' Access to Care Act of 2025 H.R. 2036 - Credit for Caring Act of 2025 H.R. 2079 - Insurance Fraud Accountability Act H.R. 2320 - Mobility Means Freedom Tax Credit Act H.R. 2560 - Lifespan Respite Care Reauthorization Act of 2025 H.R. 3417 - Websites and Software Applications Accessibility Act of 2025 H.R. 3514 - Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act of 2025 H.R. 3907 - ENROLL Act of 2025 H.R.4317 - PBM Reform Act of 2025 H.R.5081 - Telehealth Modernization Act H.R. 5940, the Seniors Deserve Streamlined Medical Approvals for Timely, Efficient, Recovery (SMARTER) Care Act of 2025 H.R.6183 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reform certain rules related to health savings accounts. H.R.6837 - To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to ensure that pharmacy benefit managers are considered fiduciaries, and for other purposes. S. 752 - Accelerating Kids' Access to Care Act S. 830 - Lifespan Respite Care Reauthorization Act of 2025 S. 925 - Credit for Caring Act of 2025 S. 976 - Insurance Fraud Accountability Act S. 1816 - Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act of 2025 S. 2024 - ENROLL Act of 2025 S. 3549 - PBM FAIR Act S. 3386 - Health Care Freedom for Patients Act of 2025 Joined a coalition comment letter in response to the HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2027 proposed rule. These comments focused on key proposals related to enrollees in need of, the essential health benefit (EHB) category of rehabilitation and habilitation services and devices.

Client expense: $77,400 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE

Alleviating Barriers for Caregivers (House and Senate), S. 1227/H.R. 2491. Reauthorization of C.W. Bill Young Cell Transplantation Program (House and Senate), H.R. 5160/S. 4109. Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act (House and Senate), S. 752/H.R. 1509. Credit for Caring Act (House and Senate), S. 925/H.R. 2036. Sickle Cell Disease Comprehensive Care Act (House and Senate), H.R. 5178/S. 721. Lowering Costs for Caregives Act (House and Senate), S. 1565/H.R. 138.

Client expense: $320,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

General issues pertaining to finding treatments and cures for brain tumors, including funding at NIH, NCI, and DOD; Bolstering Research and Innovation Now (BRAIN) Act (H.R.2767 and S.1330); H.R.1262, Give Kids a Chance Act; H.R.1509, Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues related to quality of life, survivorship and access for cancer patients including HR 1509/ S 752 the Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act, HR 1262 the Give Kids a Chance Act and HR 1300/S 297 the Prostate-Specific Antigen Screening for High-Risk Insured Men (PSA Screening for HIM) Act.

Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Labor-HHS Appropriations Billing and Coding classifications CAR-T Therapy Clarifications Revaccination of Immunosuppressed Patients H.R. 1509/S. 752, The Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act H.R. 2491/S. 1227, Alleviating Barriers to Care Act H.R. 5160/S.4109, the Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Reauthorization Act of 2025 H.R.1262/S.932, the Give Kids a Chance Act

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $70,000

Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE

- CMS coding and billing clarity for CAR-T therapies - CMS engagement on MS-DRG 018 for CAR-T therapies - H.R. 1509/S. 752, the Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act - H.R. 2491/S. 1227, the Alleviating Barriers to Care Act

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $70,000

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE

Access to Care and Treatment Issues (step therapy, prior authorization, non-medical switching) Medicare Part D Protected Class Drugs, Part D coverage (including out of pocket maximum and smoothing mechanism implementation) Telehealth Coverage H.R. 3514/S. 1816- Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act H.R. 4206/S. 1261- Connect for Health Act of 2025 H.R. 1509/S. 752- Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act of 2025

Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Mental Health issues (incl. mental health parity, suicide prevention) General Health Care issues for people living with Tourette Syndrome or other Tic Disorders (preexisting coverage, Medicare/Medicaid) Medicare Part D Protected Class Drugs Coverage, Part D coverage Research, medical and scientific issues (including BRAIN initiative) Drug Pricing Broadly Telehealth (including HR 4206/ S 1261 - Connect for Health Act of 2025) H.R. 3514/S.1816- Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2025 H.R. 5509/S. 2903- Safe Step Act of 2025 H.R. 1509/S. 752- Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act of 2025 H.R. 1262/S. 932- Give Kids a Chance Act

Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE

Medicaid program reforms Section 340B Drug Pricing program Drug pricing reforms generally Juvenile mental and behavioral health legislation generally H.R. 2107 (Childrens Hospital GME Support Reauthorization Act of 2025), all provisions Pediatric research generally Pediatric access to cell and gene therapies generally National Institutes of Health program reforms generally H.R. 1509 / S. 752 (Accelerating Kids' Access to Care Act), all provisions Pediatric vaccine policy H.R. 1 (One Big Beautiful Bill Act) Infectious disease surveillance generally Pediatric autism research and treatment generally Pediatric telehealth policy generally

Client expense: $220,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Alzheimers Screening and Prevention (ASAP) Act (H.R. 6130 / S. 3267) Implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, ORPHAN Cures Act (HR 946, S 1862), Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act (HR 1509, S 752), EPIC Act (HR 1492, S 832), One Big Beautiful Bill Act (HR 1), Issues related to protecting patient access to medicines in Medicare and Medicaid, Issues related to access to medicines for Parkinson's disease patients, Issues related to Antipsychotic use in Medicare, Issues related to most-favored-nation policies.

Client expense: $600,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, ORPHAN Cures Act (HR 946, S 1862), Mikaela Naylon Give Kids A Chance Act (HR 1262), Give Kids A Chance Act (S 932), Cameron's Law (HR 1414), Kids Access to Care Act (Accelerating HR 1509, S 752), Small Biotech Innovations Act (HR 3731, S 1930), EPIC Act (HR 1492, S 832), One Big Beautiful Bill Act (HR 1), Issues related to protecting patient access to medicines in Medicare and Medicaid, Issues related to access to medicines for Parkinson's disease patients, Issues related to Antipsychotic use in Medicare, Issues related to most-favored-nation policies.

Client expense: $600,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE