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Rural Health Care Access Act of 2025
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2026 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Physician payment reform Counting observation stays as satisfying Medicare three-day inpatient stay prerequisite for skilled nursing facility (SNF) coverage H.R. 1-One Big Beautiful Bill Act, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14 H.R. 539-Chiropractic Medicare Coverage Modernization Act of 2025, to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide Medicare coverage for all physicians services furnished by doctors of chiropractic within the scope of their license, and for other purposes. H.R. 771-Rural Health Care Access Act of 2025, to eliminate the 35-mile requirement to qualify as a critical access hospital H.R. 772-Rural ER Access Act, to require the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to repeal the 35-mile requirement for off-campus facilities H.R. 879- Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act of 2025, to address the 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule cuts and increaser support for physicians and other practitioners in adjusting to Medicare payment changes H.R.1968-Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, to provide appropriations for federal departments and agencies and to provide an increase for the calendar year 2024 physician fee schedule conversion factor H.R. 2433-Reducing Unnecessary Medical Delays in Care Act of 2025, to ensure that prior authorization medical decisions under Medicare are determined by physicians. H.R. 3164-Ensuring Community Access to Pharmacist Services Act (ECAPS) Act, to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide pharmacy payment of certain services H.R. 4206-CONNECT for Health Act, to expand access to telehealth services H.R. 6160-Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act, provide for an update to a single conversion factor under the Medicare physician fee schedule that is based on the Medicare economic index H.R. 6721-Medicare Advance Planning for Care Act, to encourage Medicare beneficiaries to voluntarily adopt advance directives guiding the medical care they receive H.R. 7520-Efficiency Adjustment Delay Act, to delay the implementation of an efficiency adjustment to work relative value units under the Medicare physician fee schedule H.R. 8163-Provider Reimbursement Stability Act, ensure stability for provider payments under the Medicare program H.R. 8500-Timely Access to Coverage Decisions Act of 2026, to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure timely review of local coverage determination requests under the Medicare program H.R. 8622-Medicare Data-driven Performance Payment System Act of 2026, to transform the Merit-based Incentive Payment System into the Data-driven Performance Payment System under the Medicare physician fee schedule H.R. 9693-Patients First Act of 2026, to modify certain physician payments under the Medicare program S. 106-Chiropractic Medicare Coverage Modernization Act of 2025, to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide Medicare coverage for all physicians services furnished by doctors of chiropractic within the scope of their license, and for other purposes. S.1261-CONNECT for Health Act, to expand access to telehealth services S. 1640- Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act of 2025, to address the 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule cuts and increaser support for physicians and other practitioners in adjusting to Medicare payment changes S. 2426-Ensuring Community Access to Pharmacist Services Act (ECAPS) Act, to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide pharmacy payment of certain services S. 3473-Medicare Advance Planning for Care Act, to encourage Medicare beneficiaries to voluntarily adopt advance directives guiding the medical care they receive S. 4927-Rural Hospital Emergency Room Guarantee Act, to establish a guaranteed funding stream to keep existing emergency rooms at America's rural hospitals open.
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Introduced in House
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Client expense: $393,240 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Connect for Health Act - S.1261 - Fixes telehealth reimbursement for RHCs Seeking to create a reimbursement benefit for RHCs vis a vis Medicare Advantage Informing Members of Congress of the impacts of Medicaid cut proposals on RHCs H.R. 1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act - Opposing cuts to Medicaid Strengthening Pathways to Health Professions Act (H.R.593) Provides tax relief for certain health professional scholarships and loan payments intended to increase availability of health care services in underserved or health professional shortage areas. Rural Health Care Access Act of 2025 (H.R.771) Removes the requirement that prevents hospitals from pursuing a Critical Access Hospital (CAH) designation if it falls within 35-miles of another CAH. Improving Care and Access to Nurses Act (H.R.1317) Under Medicare and Medicaid, this act removes various barriers to practice for several RHC professionals, including NPs, certified nurse-midwives, and advanced practice registered nurses. Reducing Medically Unnecessary Delays in Care Act of 2025 (H.R.2433) Requires Medicare, Medicare Advantage, and Part D prior authorization decisions to be made by physicians in the same specialty as the requesting provider Medicare Audiology Access Improvement Act of 2025 (H.R.2757) This bill adds audiologists as Medicare-covered providers in RHCs. Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2025 (S.1816) Streamlines the prior authorization process to reduce administrative burden on providers and improve access to care for seniors enrolled in Medicare Advantage (MA) plans. Registered Nurses (RNs) for Rural Health Act (H.R.3878) Allows RNs at RHCs to conduct Annual Wellness Visits (AWVs) and receive reimbursement from Medicare. Critical Access for Veterans Care Act (S.1868) Removes prior authorization and referral requirements for covered veterans seeking care under the Veterans Community Care Program at provider-based RHCs affiliated with CAHs. CONNECT for Health Act of 2025 (S.1261 and H.R. 4206) Includes the language necessary to achieve reimbursement parity for RHC telehealth visits. Save America's Rural Hospitals Act (H.R.3684) Includes the language necessary to achieve reimbursement parity for RHC telehealth visits. Prompt and Fair Pay Act (H.R.4559) Requires MA plans to provide reimbursement comparable to traditional Medicare. Telehealth Modernization Act (H.R.5081 and S.2709) Extends Medicare telehealth flexibilities through FY 27 and includes language necessary to achieve reimbursement parity for RHC telehealth visits. Helping Ensure Access to Local TeleHealth Act (H.R.5496) Allows RHCs to permanently receive Medicare reimbursement for telehealth services. Physical Therapist Workforce and Patient Access Act of 2025 (H.R.5621) Expands Medicare coverage for Physical Therapy services at RHCs.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $100,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2026 · second_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Physician payment reform Counting observation stays as satisfying Medicare three-day inpatient stay prerequisite for skilled nursing facility (SNF) coverage H.R. 1-One Big Beautiful Bill Act, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14 H.R. 539-Chiropractic Medicare Coverage Modernization Act of 2025, to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide Medicare coverage for all physicians services furnished by doctors of chiropractic within the scope of their license, and for other purposes. H.R. 771-Rural Health Care Access Act of 2025, to eliminate the 35-mile requirement to qualify as a critical access hospital H.R. 772-Rural ER Access Act, to require the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to repeal the 35-mile requirement for off-campus facilities H.R. 879- Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act of 2025, to address the 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule cuts and increaser support for physicians and other practitioners in adjusting to Medicare payment changes H.R.1968-Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, to provide appropriations for federal departments and agencies and to provide an increase for the calendar year 2024 physician fee schedule conversion factor H.R. 2433-Reducing Unnecessary Medical Delays in Care Act of 2025, to ensure that prior authorization medical decisions under Medicare are determined by physicians. H.R. 3164-Ensuring Community Access to Pharmacist Services Act (ECAPS) Act, to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide pharmacy payment of certain services H.R. 4206-CONNECT for Health Act, to expand access to telehealth services H.R. 6160-Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act, provide for an update to a single conversion factor under the Medicare physician fee schedule that is based on the Medicare economic index H.R. 6721-Medicare Advance Planning for Care Act, to encourage Medicare beneficiaries to voluntarily adopt advance directives guiding the medical care they receive H.R. 7520-Efficiency Adjustment Delay Act, to delay the implementation of an efficiency adjustment to work relative value units under the Medicare physician fee schedule H.R. 8163-Provider Reimbursement Stability Act, ensure stability for provider payments under the Medicare program H.R. 8622-Medicare Data-driven Performance Payment System Act of 2026, to transform the Merit-based Incentive Payment System into the Data-driven Performance Payment System under the Medicare physician fee schedule S. 106-Chiropractic Medicare Coverage Modernization Act of 2025, to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide Medicare coverage for all physicians services furnished by doctors of chiropractic within the scope of their license, and for other purposes. S.1261-CONNECT for Health Act, to expand access to telehealth services S. 1640- Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act of 2025, to address the 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule cuts and increaser support for physicians and other practitioners in adjusting to Medicare payment changes S. 2426-Ensuring Community Access to Pharmacist Services Act (ECAPS) Act, to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide pharmacy payment of certain services S. 3473-Medicare Advance Planning for Care Act, to encourage Medicare beneficiaries to voluntarily adopt advance directives guiding the medical care they receive S. 4927-Rural Hospital Emergency Room Guarantee Act, to establish a guaranteed funding stream to keep existing emergency rooms at America's rural hospitals open.
Client expense: $498,299 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · second_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Connect for Health Act - S.1261 - Fixes telehealth reimbursement for RHCs Seeking to create a reimbursement benefit for RHCs vis a vis Medicare Advantage Informing Members of Congress of the impacts of Medicaid cut proposals on RHCs H.R. 1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act - Opposing cuts to Medicaid Strengthening Pathways to Health Professions Act (H.R.593) Provides tax relief for certain health professional scholarships and loan payments intended to increase availability of health care services in underserved or health professional shortage areas. Rural Health Care Access Act of 2025 (H.R.771) Removes the requirement that prevents hospitals from pursuing a Critical Access Hospital (CAH) designation if it falls within 35-miles of another CAH. Improving Care and Access to Nurses Act (H.R.1317) Under Medicare and Medicaid, this act removes various barriers to practice for several RHC professionals, including NPs, certified nurse-midwives, and advanced practice registered nurses. Reducing Medically Unnecessary Delays in Care Act of 2025 (H.R.2433) Requires Medicare, Medicare Advantage, and Part D prior authorization decisions to be made by physicians in the same specialty as the requesting provider Medicare Audiology Access Improvement Act of 2025 (H.R.2757) This bill adds audiologists as Medicare-covered providers in RHCs. Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2025 (S.1816) Streamlines the prior authorization process to reduce administrative burden on providers and improve access to care for seniors enrolled in Medicare Advantage (MA) plans. Registered Nurses (RNs) for Rural Health Act (H.R.3878) Allows RNs at RHCs to conduct Annual Wellness Visits (AWVs) and receive reimbursement from Medicare. Critical Access for Veterans Care Act (S.1868) Removes prior authorization and referral requirements for covered veterans seeking care under the Veterans Community Care Program at provider-based RHCs affiliated with CAHs. CONNECT for Health Act of 2025 (S.1261 and H.R. 4206) Includes the language necessary to achieve reimbursement parity for RHC telehealth visits. Save America's Rural Hospitals Act (H.R.3684) Includes the language necessary to achieve reimbursement parity for RHC telehealth visits. Prompt and Fair Pay Act (H.R.4559) Requires MA plans to provide reimbursement comparable to traditional Medicare. Telehealth Modernization Act (H.R.5081 and S.2709) Extends Medicare telehealth flexibilities through FY 27 and includes language necessary to achieve reimbursement parity for RHC telehealth visits. Helping Ensure Access to Local TeleHealth Act (H.R.5496) Allows RHCs to permanently receive Medicare reimbursement for telehealth services. Physical Therapist Workforce and Patient Access Act of 2025 (H.R.5621) Expands Medicare coverage for Physical Therapy services at RHCs.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $100,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2026 · first_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Physician payment reform Counting observation stays as satisfying Medicare three-day inpatient stay prerequisite for skilled nursing facility (SNF) coverage H.R. 1-One Big Beautiful Bill Act, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14 H.R. 539-Chiropractic Medicare Coverage Modernization Act of 2025, to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide Medicare coverage for all physicians services furnished by doctors of chiropractic within the scope of their license, and for other purposes. H.R. 771-Rural Health Care Access Act of 2025, to eliminate the 35-mile requirement to qualify as a critical access hospital H.R. 772-Rural ER Access Act, to require the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to repeal the 35-mile requirement for off-campus facilities H.R. 879- Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act of 2025, to address the 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule cuts and increaser support for physicians and other practitioners in adjusting to Medicare payment changes H.R.1968-Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, to provide appropriations for federal departments and agencies and to provide an increase for the calendar year 2024 physician fee schedule conversion factor H.R. 2433-Reducing Unnecessary Medical Delays in Care Act of 2025, to ensure that prior authorization medical decisions under Medicare are determined by physicians. H.R. 3164-Ensuring Community Access to Pharmacist Services Act (ECAPS) Act, to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide pharmacy payment of certain services H.R. 4206-CONNECT for Health Act, to expand access to telehealth services H.R. 6160-Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act, provide for an update to a single conversion factor under the Medicare physician fee schedule that is based on the Medicare economic index H.R. 6721-Medicare Advance Planning for Care Act, to encourage Medicare beneficiaries to voluntarily adopt advance directives guiding the medical care they receive H.R. 7520-Efficiency Adjustment Delay Act, to delay the implementation of an efficiency adjustment to work relative value units under the Medicare physician fee schedule H.R. 8163-Provider Reimbursement Stability Act, ensure stability for provider payments under the Medicare program S. 106-Chiropractic Medicare Coverage Modernization Act of 2025, to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide Medicare coverage for all physicians services furnished by doctors of chiropractic within the scope of their license, and for other purposes. S.1261-CONNECT for Health Act, to expand access to telehealth services S. 1640- Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act of 2025, to address the 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule cuts and increaser support for physicians and other practitioners in adjusting to Medicare payment changes S. 2426-Ensuring Community Access to Pharmacist Services Act (ECAPS) Act, to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide pharmacy payment of certain services S. 3473-Medicare Advance Planning for Care Act, to encourage Medicare beneficiaries to voluntarily adopt advance directives guiding the medical care they receive
Client expense: $468,727 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · first_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Connect for Health Act - S.1261 - Fixes telehealth reimbursement for RHCs Seeking to create a reimbursement benefit for RHCs vis a vis Medicare Advantage Informing Members of Congress of the impacts of Medicaid cut proposals on RHCs H.R. 1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act - Opposing cuts to Medicaid Strengthening Pathways to Health Professions Act (H.R.593) Provides tax relief for certain health professional scholarships and loan payments intended to increase availability of health care services in underserved or health professional shortage areas. Rural Health Care Access Act of 2025 (H.R.771) Removes the requirement that prevents hospitals from pursuing a Critical Access Hospital (CAH) designation if it falls within 35-miles of another CAH. Improving Care and Access to Nurses Act (H.R.1317) Under Medicare and Medicaid, this act removes various barriers to practice for several RHC professionals, including NPs, certified nurse-midwives, and advanced practice registered nurses. Reducing Medically Unnecessary Delays in Care Act of 2025 (H.R.2433) Requires Medicare, Medicare Advantage, and Part D prior authorization decisions to be made by physicians in the same specialty as the requesting provider Medicare Audiology Access Improvement Act of 2025 (H.R.2757) This bill adds audiologists as Medicare-covered providers in RHCs. Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2025 (S.1816) Streamlines the prior authorization process to reduce administrative burden on providers and improve access to care for seniors enrolled in Medicare Advantage (MA) plans. Registered Nurses (RNs) for Rural Health Act (H.R.3878) Allows RNs at RHCs to conduct Annual Wellness Visits (AWVs) and receive reimbursement from Medicare. Critical Access for Veterans Care Act (S.1868) Removes prior authorization and referral requirements for covered veterans seeking care under the Veterans Community Care Program at provider-based RHCs affiliated with CAHs. CONNECT for Health Act of 2025 (S.1261 and H.R. 4206) Includes the language necessary to achieve reimbursement parity for RHC telehealth visits. Save America's Rural Hospitals Act (H.R.3684) Includes the language necessary to achieve reimbursement parity for RHC telehealth visits. Prompt and Fair Pay Act (H.R.4559) Requires MA plans to provide reimbursement comparable to traditional Medicare. Telehealth Modernization Act (H.R.5081 and S.2709) Extends Medicare telehealth flexibilities through FY 27 and includes language necessary to achieve reimbursement parity for RHC telehealth visits. Helping Ensure Access to Local TeleHealth Act (H.R.5496) Allows RHCs to permanently receive Medicare reimbursement for telehealth services. Physical Therapist Workforce and Patient Access Act of 2025 (H.R.5621) Expands Medicare coverage for Physical Therapy services at RHCs.
2026 · first_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Connect for Health Act - S.1261 - Fixes telehealth reimbursement for RHCs Seeking to create a reimbursement benefit for RHCs vis a vis Medicare Advantage Informing Members of Congress of the impacts of Medicaid cut proposals on RHCs H.R. 1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act - Opposing cuts to Medicaid Strengthening Pathways to Health Professions Act (H.R.593) Provides tax relief for certain health professional scholarships and loan payments intended to increase availability of health care services in underserved or health professional shortage areas. Rural Health Care Access Act of 2025 (H.R.771) Removes the requirement that prevents hospitals from pursuing a Critical Access Hospital (CAH) designation if it falls within 35-miles of another CAH. Improving Care and Access to Nurses Act (H.R.1317) Under Medicare and Medicaid, this act removes various barriers to practice for several RHC professionals, including NPs, certified nurse-midwives, and advanced practice registered nurses. Reducing Medically Unnecessary Delays in Care Act of 2025 (H.R.2433) Requires Medicare, Medicare Advantage, and Part D prior authorization decisions to be made by physicians in the same specialty as the requesting provider Medicare Audiology Access Improvement Act of 2025 (H.R.2757) This bill adds audiologists as Medicare-covered providers in RHCs. Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2025 (S.1816) Streamlines the prior authorization process to reduce administrative burden on providers and improve access to care for seniors enrolled in Medicare Advantage (MA) plans. Registered Nurses (RNs) for Rural Health Act (H.R.3878) Allows RNs at RHCs to conduct Annual Wellness Visits (AWVs) and receive reimbursement from Medicare. Critical Access for Veterans Care Act (S.1868) Removes prior authorization and referral requirements for covered veterans seeking care under the Veterans Community Care Program at provider-based RHCs affiliated with CAHs. CONNECT for Health Act of 2025 (S.1261 and H.R. 4206) Includes the language necessary to achieve reimbursement parity for RHC telehealth visits. Save America's Rural Hospitals Act (H.R.3684) Includes the language necessary to achieve reimbursement parity for RHC telehealth visits. Prompt and Fair Pay Act (H.R.4559) Requires MA plans to provide reimbursement comparable to traditional Medicare. Telehealth Modernization Act (H.R.5081 and S.2709) Extends Medicare telehealth flexibilities through FY 27 and includes language necessary to achieve reimbursement parity for RHC telehealth visits. Helping Ensure Access to Local TeleHealth Act (H.R.5496) Allows RHCs to permanently receive Medicare reimbursement for telehealth services. Physical Therapist Workforce and Patient Access Act of 2025 (H.R.5621) Expands Medicare coverage for Physical Therapy services at RHCs.
2025 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Connect for Health Act - S.1261 - Fixes telehealth reimbursement for RHCs Seeking to create a reimbursement benefit for RHCs vis a vis Medicare Advantage Informing Members of Congress of the impacts of Medicaid cut proposals on RHCs H.R. 1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act - Opposing cuts to Medicaid Strengthening Pathways to Health Professions Act (H.R.593) Provides tax relief for certain health professional scholarships and loan payments intended to increase availability of health care services in underserved or health professional shortage areas. Rural Health Care Access Act of 2025 (H.R.771) Removes the requirement that prevents hospitals from pursuing a Critical Access Hospital (CAH) designation if it falls within 35-miles of another CAH. Improving Care and Access to Nurses Act (H.R.1317) Under Medicare and Medicaid, this act removes various barriers to practice for several RHC professionals, including NPs, certified nurse-midwives, and advanced practice registered nurses. Reducing Medically Unnecessary Delays in Care Act of 2025 (H.R.2433) Requires Medicare, Medicare Advantage, and Part D prior authorization decisions to be made by physicians in the same specialty as the requesting provider Medicare Audiology Access Improvement Act of 2025 (H.R.2757) This bill adds audiologists as Medicare-covered providers in RHCs. Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2025 (S.1816) Streamlines the prior authorization process to reduce administrative burden on providers and improve access to care for seniors enrolled in Medicare Advantage (MA) plans. Registered Nurses (RNs) for Rural Health Act (H.R.3878) Allows RNs at RHCs to conduct Annual Wellness Visits (AWVs) and receive reimbursement from Medicare. Critical Access for Veterans Care Act (S.1868) Removes prior authorization and referral requirements for covered veterans seeking care under the Veterans Community Care Program at provider-based RHCs affiliated with CAHs. CONNECT for Health Act of 2025 (S.1261 and H.R. 4206) Includes the language necessary to achieve reimbursement parity for RHC telehealth visits. Save America's Rural Hospitals Act (H.R.3684) Includes the language necessary to achieve reimbursement parity for RHC telehealth visits. Prompt and Fair Pay Act (H.R.4559) Requires MA plans to provide reimbursement comparable to traditional Medicare. Telehealth Modernization Act (H.R.5081 and S.2709) Extends Medicare telehealth flexibilities through FY 27 and includes language necessary to achieve reimbursement parity for RHC telehealth visits. Helping Ensure Access to Local TeleHealth Act (H.R.5496) Allows RHCs to permanently receive Medicare reimbursement for telehealth services. Physical Therapist Workforce and Patient Access Act of 2025 (H.R.5621) Expands Medicare coverage for Physical Therapy services at RHCs.
2025 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Physician payment reform Counting observation stays as satisfying Medicare three-day inpatient stay prerequisite for skilled nursing facility (SNF) coverage H.R. 1-One Big Beautiful Bill Act, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14 H.R. 539-Chiropractic Medicare Coverage Modernization Act of 2025, to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide Medicare coverage for all physicians services furnished by doctors of chiropractic within the scope of their license, and for other purposes. H.R. 771-Rural Health Care Access Act of 2025, to eliminate the 35-mile requirement to qualify as a critical access hospital H.R. 772-Rural ER Access Act, to require the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to repeal the 35-mile requirement for off-campus facilities H.R. 879- Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act of 2025, to address the 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule cuts and increaser support for physicians and other practitioners in adjusting to Medicare payment changes H.R.1968-Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, to provide appropriations for federal departments and agencies and to provide an increase for the calendar year 2024 physician fee schedule conversion factor H.R. 2433-Reducing Unnecessary Medical Delays in Care Act of 2025, to ensure that prior authorization medical decisions under Medicare are determined by physicians. H.R. 3164-Ensuring Community Access to Pharmacist Services Act (ECAPS) Act, to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide pharmacy payment of certain services H.R. 4206-CONNECT for Health Act, to expand access to telehealth services H.R. 6721-Medicare Choices Empowerment and Protection Act, to encourage Medicare beneficiaries to voluntarily adopt advance directives guiding the medical care they receive S. 106-Chiropractic Medicare Coverage Modernization Act of 2025, to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide Medicare coverage for all physicians services furnished by doctors of chiropractic within the scope of their license, and for other purposes. S.1261-CONNECT for Health Act, to expand access to telehealth services S. 1640- Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act of 2025, to address the 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule cuts and increaser support for physicians and other practitioners in adjusting to Medicare payment changes S. 2426-Ensuring Community Access to Pharmacist Services Act (ECAPS) Act, to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide pharmacy payment of certain services S. 3473- Medicare Choices Empowerment and Protection Act, to encourage Medicare beneficiaries to voluntarily adopt advance directives guiding the medical care they receive
2025 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Physician payment reform Counting observation stays as satisfying Medicare three-day inpatient stay prerequisite for skilled nursing facility (SNF) coverage H.R. 1-One Big Beautiful Bill Act, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14 H.R. 539-Chiropractic Medicare Coverage Modernization Act of 2025, to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide Medicare coverage for all physicians services furnished by doctors of chiropractic within the scope of their license, and for other purposes. H.R. 771-Rural Health Care Access Act of 2025, to eliminate the 35-mile requirement to qualify as a critical access hospital H.R. 772-Rural ER Access Act, to require the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to repeal the 35-mile requirement for off-campus facilities H.R. 879- Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act of 2025, to address the 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule cuts and increaser support for physicians and other practitioners in adjusting to Medicare payment changes H.R.1968-Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, to provide appropriations for federal departments and agencies and to provide an increase for the calendar year 2024 physician fee schedule conversion factor H.R. 2433-Reducing Unnecessary Medical Delays in Care Act of 2025, to ensure that prior authorization medical decisions under Medicare are determined by physicians. H.R. 3164-Ensuring Community Access to Pharmacist Services Act (ECAPS) Act, to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide pharmacy payment of certain services S. 106-Chiropractic Medicare Coverage Modernization Act of 2025, to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide Medicare coverage for all physicians services furnished by doctors of chiropractic within the scope of their license, and for other purposes. S.1261-CONNECT for Health Act, to expand access to telehealth services S. 1640- Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act of 2025, to address the 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule cuts and increaser support for physicians and other practitioners in adjusting to Medicare payment changes
2025 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Connect for Health Act - S.1261 - Fixes telehealth reimbursement for RHCs Seeking to create a reimbursement benefit for RHCs vis a vis Medicare Advantage Informing Members of Congress of the impacts of Medicaid cut proposals on RHCs H.R. 1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act - Opposing cuts to Medicaid Strengthening Pathways to Health Professions Act (H.R.593) Provides tax relief for certain health professional scholarships and loan payments intended to increase availability of health care services in underserved or health professional shortage areas. Rural Health Care Access Act of 2025 (H.R.771) Removes the requirement that prevents hospitals from pursuing a Critical Access Hospital (CAH) designation if it falls within 35-miles of another CAH. Improving Care and Access to Nurses Act (H.R.1317) Under Medicare and Medicaid, this act removes various barriers to practice for several RHC professionals, including NPs, certified nurse-midwives, and advanced practice registered nurses. Reducing Medically Unnecessary Delays in Care Act of 2025 (H.R.2433) Requires Medicare, Medicare Advantage, and Part D prior authorization decisions to be made by physicians in the same specialty as the requesting provider Medicare Audiology Access Improvement Act of 2025 (H.R.2757) This bill adds audiologists as Medicare-covered providers in RHCs. Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2025 (S.1816) Streamlines the prior authorization process to reduce administrative burden on providers and improve access to care for seniors enrolled in Medicare Advantage (MA) plans. Registered Nurses (RNs) for Rural Health Act (H.R.3878) Allows RNs at RHCs to conduct Annual Wellness Visits (AWVs) and receive reimbursement from Medicare. Critical Access for Veterans Care Act (S.1868) Removes prior authorization and referral requirements for covered veterans seeking care under the Veterans Community Care Program at provider-based RHCs affiliated with CAHs. CONNECT for Health Act of 2025 (S.1261 and H.R. 4206) Includes the language necessary to achieve reimbursement parity for RHC telehealth visits. Save America's Rural Hospitals Act (H.R.3684) Includes the language necessary to achieve reimbursement parity for RHC telehealth visits. Prompt and Fair Pay Act (H.R.4559) Requires MA plans to provide reimbursement comparable to traditional Medicare. Telehealth Modernization Act (H.R.5081 and S.2709) Extends Medicare telehealth flexibilities through FY 27 and includes language necessary to achieve reimbursement parity for RHC telehealth visits. Helping Ensure Access to Local TeleHealth Act (H.R.5496) Allows RHCs to permanently receive Medicare reimbursement for telehealth services. Physical Therapist Workforce and Patient Access Act of 2025 (H.R.5621) Expands Medicare coverage for Physical Therapy services at RHCs.
2025 · second_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
S.1834Supporting Healthy Moms and Babies Act , all provisions; S. 1261 / H.R. 4206, CONNECT for Health Act of 2025, all provisions; DRAFT, Hospital Inpatient Services Modernization Act of 2025, all provisions; H.R. 2191, Physician Led and Rural Access to Quality Care Act, all provisions; S. 335, Rural Hospital Support Act, all provisions; H.R. 1683, Protecting America's Seniors Access to Care Act, all provisions; H.R. 1805, Assistance for Rural Community Hospitals (ARCH) Act, all provisions; H.R. 1924, Securing Access to Care for Seniors in Critical Condition Act of 2025, all provisions; S.1816 / H.R.3514, Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act, all provisions; S. 502, Rural Hospital Closure Relief Act, all provisions; DRAFT Bill, Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act, all provisions; Draft Bill, Issues pertaining to proposed changes to the Medicare Graduate Medical Education program and solutions to address workforce shortages in rural areas; H.R. 771, Rural Health Care Access Act of 2025, all provisions; Draft Bill, Clarifying that Rural Emergency Hospitals are eligible for Medicaid hospital reimbursement; S. Amdt. 2554 to S. Amdt. 2360 to H.R.1, Scott, Crapo, Johnson, Lee, Lummis Amendment, all provisions; H.R. 538, Critical Access Hospital Relief Act of 2025, all provisions; H.R.2232, Protecting Access to Ground Ambulance; Medical Services Act of 2025, all provisions; H.R. 2191/ S. 1390, the Physician Led and Rural Access to Quality Care Act, all provisions; H.R. 1, The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), Title VII - Committee on Finance; Subtitle B - Health Care: Issues pertaining to Medicaid, Medicare, Health tax, and Protecting Rural Hospitals and Providers; Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Comments on physician fee schedule payments; Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; Marketplace Integrity and Affordability, Inappropriate enrollment in the Health Insurance Marketplace and provider impact; Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Request for Information: Deregulation, Comments on how to eliminate burdensome and wasteful administrative requirements for hospitals and health systems; Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Request for Information; Health Technology Ecosystem, Comments on ways to reduce barriers for data interoperability and fostering innovation for better health outcomes; Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, LTCH Fy26 Proposed Payment Rule, Issues pertaining to the Long-Term Care Hospitals prospective payment system proposed rule; Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, SNF FY26 Proposed Payment Rule, Issues pertaining to the skilled nursing facilities prospective payment system proposed rule; Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, IRF FY26 Proposed Payment Rule, Issues pertaining to the inpatient rehabilitation facilities prospective payment system proposed rule; Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, IPPS Fy26 Proposed Payment Rule, Issues pertaining to the inpatient prospective payment system proposed rule; Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, IPF FY26 Propose Payment Rule, Issues pertaining to the inpatient psychiatric facilities prospective payment system proposed rule; Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, TEAM Payment Model in FY26 IPPS rule, Issues pertaining to the TEAM payment model included within the inpatient prospective payment system proposed rule; Medicaid Program, Issues pertaining to Medicaid program and how states finance programs, reimburse providers, and determine beneficiary eligibility; Site Neutral Payments, Issues related to site neutral payment cuts; Rural Hospitals, Issues pertaining to the sustainability of MDHS, CAHs, SCHs, REH's; Physician Payments, Issues pertaining to alternative payment models, mental health of workforce, physician reimbursement cuts for 2025; Health Plan Accountability, Issues specific to prior authorization, patient access to care, adequate provider networks, inappropriate denials, reducing account receivables, prompt pay and cost-based reimbursement for critical access hospitals under Medicare Advantage; Provider Reimbursements, Issues related to provider reimbursement, site neutral payment cuts, Medicare/Medicaid program funding, facility fees, DSH cuts.
2025 · second_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Physician payment reform Counting observation stays as satisfying Medicare three-day inpatient stay prerequisite for skilled nursing facility (SNF) coverage H.R. 1-One Big Beautiful Bill Act, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14 H.R. 539-Chiropractic Medicare Coverage Modernization Act of 2025, to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide Medicare coverage for all physicians services furnished by doctors of chiropractic within the scope of their license, and for other purposes. H.R. 771-Rural Health Care Access Act of 2025, to eliminate the 35-mile requirement to qualify as a critical access hospital H.R. 772-Rural ER Access Act, to require the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to repeal the 35-mile requirement for off-campus facilities H.R. 879- Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act of 2025, to address the 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule cuts and increaser support for physicians and other practitioners in adjusting to Medicare payment changes H.R.1968-Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, to provide appropriations for federal departments and agencies and to provide an increase for the calendar year 2024 physician fee schedule conversion factor H.R. 2433-Reducing Unnecessary Medical Delays in Care Act of 2025, to ensure that prior authorization medical decisions under Medicare are determined by physicians. H.R. 3164-Ensuring Community Access to Pharmacist Services Act (ECAPS) Act, to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide pharmacy payment of certain services S. 106-Chiropractic Medicare Coverage Modernization Act of 2025, to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide Medicare coverage for all physicians services furnished by doctors of chiropractic within the scope of their license, and for other purposes. S.1261-CONNECT for Health Act, to expand access to telehealth services S. 1640- Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act of 2025, to address the 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule cuts and increaser support for physicians and other practitioners in adjusting to Medicare payment changes
2025 · second_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Connect for Health Act - S.1261 - Fixes telehealth reimbursement for RHCs Seeking to create a reimbursement benefit for RHCs vis a vis Medicare Advantage Informing Members of Congress of the impacts of Medicaid cut proposals on RHCs H.R. 1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act - Opposing cuts to Medicaid Strengthening Pathways to Health Professions Act (H.R.593) Provides tax relief for certain health professional scholarships and loan payments intended to increase availability of health care services in underserved or health professional shortage areas. Rural Health Care Access Act of 2025 (H.R.771) Removes the requirement that prevents hospitals from pursuing a Critical Access Hospital (CAH) designation if it falls within 35-miles of another CAH. Improving Care and Access to Nurses Act (H.R.1317) Under Medicare and Medicaid, this act removes various barriers to practice for several RHC professionals, including NPs, certified nurse-midwives, and advanced practice registered nurses. Reducing Medically Unnecessary Delays in Care Act of 2025 (H.R.2433) Requires Medicare, Medicare Advantage, and Part D prior authorization decisions to be made by physicians in the same specialty as the requesting provider Medicare Audiology Access Improvement Act of 2025 (H.R.2757) This bill adds audiologists as Medicare-covered providers in RHCs. Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2025 (S.1816) Streamlines the prior authorization process to reduce administrative burden on providers and improve access to care for seniors enrolled in Medicare Advantage (MA) plans. Registered Nurses (RNs) for Rural Health Act (H.R.3878) Allows RNs at RHCs to conduct Annual Wellness Visits (AWVs) and receive reimbursement from Medicare. Critical Access for Veterans Care Act (S.1868) Removes prior authorization and referral requirements for covered veterans seeking care under the Veterans Community Care Program at provider-based RHCs affiliated with CAHs. CONNECT for Health Act of 2025 (S.1261 and H.R. 4206) Includes the language necessary to achieve reimbursement parity for RHC telehealth visits. Save America's Rural Hospitals Act (H.R.3684) Includes the language necessary to achieve reimbursement parity for RHC telehealth visits.
2025 · first_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Physician payment reform Counting observation stays as satisfying Medicare three-day inpatient stay prerequisite for skilled nursing facility (SNF) coverage Eliminating prior authorization requirements in Medicare Advantage H.R. 771-Rural Health Care Access Act of 2025, to eliminate the 35-mile requirement to qualify as a critical access hospital H.R. 772-Rural ER Access Act, to require the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to repeal the 35-mile requirement for off-campus facilities H.R. 879- Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act of 2025, to address the 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule cuts and increaser support for physicians and other practitioners in adjusting to Medicare payment changes H.R.1968-Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, to provide appropriations for federal departments and agencies and to provide an increase for the calendar year 2024 physician fee schedule conversion factor H.R. 2433-Reducing Unnecessary Medical Delays in Care Act of 2025, to ensure that prior authorization medical decisions under Medicare are determined by physicians. S.1261-CONNECT for Health Act, to expand access to telehealth services
Client expense: $498,834 · Firm income: Not reported
2025 · first_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
S. 1261, CONNECT for Health Act, All provisions; H.R. 2191, To amend title XVII of the Social Security Act to revise certain physician self-referral exemptions relating to physician-owned hospitals, All provisions; DRAFT Bill, Hospital Inpatient Services Modernization Act of 2025, all provisions; S. 335, Rural Hospital Support Act, all provisions; H.R. 1683, Protecting America's Seniors Access to Care Act, All provisions; DRAFT Bill, Clarifying that Rural Emergency Hospitals are eligible for Medicaid hospital reimbursement; Draft Bill, Issues pertaining to proposed changes to the Medicare Graduate Medical Education program and solutions to address workforce shortages in rural areas; DRAFT Bill, Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act, All provisions; H.R. 1805, Assistance for Rural Community Hospitals (ARCH) Act, All provisions; H.R. 1924, Securing Access to Care for Seniors in Critical Condition Act of 2025, All provisions; H.R. 771, Rural Health Care Access Act of 2025, All provisions; DRAFT Bill, Supporting Healthy Moms and Babies Act, All provisions; S. 502, Rural Hospital Closure Relief Act of 2025, All provisions; Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), 2026 Medicare Advantage and Part D CY 2026 proposed rule, Insights on proposed policies that would increase oversight of Medicare Advantage plans and better align coverage and access under MA with Traditional Medicare; Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) January meeting, Inpatient and outpatient prospective payment systems (PPS), inpatient rehabilitation facilities (IRFs), hospital-based skilled nursing facilities (SNFs), and home health (HH) agencies, and physician reimbursement; Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Medicare beneficiary cost-sharing in rural facilities; Site Neutral Payments, Issues related to site neutral payment cuts; Provider Reimbursements, Issues related to provider reimbursement, site neutral payment cuts, Medicare/Medicaid program funding, facility fees, DSH cuts; Expiring Health Care Provisions, Issues pertaining to Telehealth, Hospital at Home, MDH/LVA, Medicaid DSH Program; Health Plan Accountability, Issues specific to prior authorization, patient access to care, adequate provider networks, inappropriate denials, reducing account receivables, prompt pay and cost-based reimbursement for critical access hospitals under Medicare Advantage; Physician Payments, Issues pertaining to alternative payment models, mental health of workforce, physician reimbursement cuts for 2025; Rural Hospitals, Issues pertaining to the sustainability of MDHS, CAHs, SCHs, REH's; Medicaid Program, Issues pertaining to Medicaid program.
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Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $100,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $100,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $100,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
Client expense: $501,071 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $408,597 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $100,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
Client expense: $6,150,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
Client expense: $387,539 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $100,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $7,030,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), SENATE