Legislative Progress
Introduced
February 16, 2006
Latest Action
February 27, 2006
Primary Sponsor
Debbie StabenowDemocratic(MI)
Momentum (last 30 days)
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0 actions · 0 new cosponsors · 0 votes
Speed vs cohort
81pct
11d open
vs 4,105 other S bills in the 109th — cohort avg 35d
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2008 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
HR. 1432, Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act (settlements) 3/07 S. 316, Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act (settlements) 3/07 HR 1902, Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act (4/07) S 2300, Lower PRICED Drugs Act, legislation pediatric exclusivity, citizens petitions HR 6022, Lower PRICED Drugs Act, legislation on pediatric exclusivity, citizens petitions S 3695, To Amend the Federal Food, Drug & Cosmetic Act to prohibit the marketing of authorized generic drugs, authorized generics HR 5993, To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to prohibit the marketing of authorized generic drugs HR 5120, To Amend Title 35, United States Code, to confirm certain filing provisions within the Patent and Trademark Office. HR 5418, To establish a pilot program in certain United States district courts to encourage enhancement of expertise in patent cases among district judges S 438, Fair Prescription Drug Competition Act (ban authorized generics) 1/07 HR 780, Counterfeit Drug Prevention Act of 2007 3/07 HR 1908, Patent Reform Act of 2007 S 1145, Patent Reform Act of 2007 S 623, Access to Life-Saving Medication Act (FOBS) 2/07 HR 1038, Access to Life-Saving Medication Act HR 5629, Pathway For Biosimilars Act S. 1145, Patent Reform Act (4/07) HR 1908, Patent Reform Act S. 3325, PL-110-403 (10/13/08) Intellectual Property Enforcement Act
Client expense: $3,250,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2008 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
HR. 1432, Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act (settlements) 3/07 S. 316, Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act (settlements) 3/07 HR 1902, Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act (4/07) S 2300, Lower PRICED Drugs Act, legislation pediatric exclusivity, citizens petitions HR 6022, Lower PRICED Drugs Act, legislation on pediatric exclusivity, citizens petitions S 3695, To Amend the Federal Food, Drug & Cosmetic Act to prohibit the marketing of authorized generic drugs, authorized generics HR 5993, To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to prohibit the marketing of authorized generic drugs HR 5120, To Amend Title 35, United States Code, to confirm certain filing provisions within the Patent and Trademark Office. HR 5418, To establish a pilot program in certain United States district courts to encourage enhancement of expertise in patent cases among district judges S 438, Fair Prescription Drug Competition Act (ban authorized generics) 1/07 HR 780, Counterfeit Drug Prevention Act of 2007 3/07 HR 1908, Patent Reform Act of 2007 S 1145, Patent Reform Act of 2007 S 623, Access to Life-Saving Medication Act (FOBS) 2/07 HR 1038, Access to Life-Saving Medication Act HR 5629, Pathway For Biosimilars Act S. 1145, Patent Reform Act (4/07) HR 1908, Patent Reform Act
Client expense: $3,070,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2008 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
HR. 1432, Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act (settlements) 3/07 S. 316, Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act (settlements) 3/07 HR 1902, Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act (4/07) S 2300, Lower PRICED Drugs Act, legislation pediatric exclusivity, citizens petitions HR 6022, Lower PRICED Drugs Act, legislation on pediatric exclusivity, citizens petitions S 3695, To Amend the Federal Food, Drug & Cosmetic Act to prohibit the marketing of authorized generic drugs, authorized generics HR 5993, To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to prohibit the marketing of authorized generic drugs HR 5120, To Amend Title 35, United States Code, to confirm certain filing provisions within the Patent and Trademark Office. HR 5418, To establish a pilot program in certain United States district courts to encourage enhancement of expertise in patent cases among district judges S 438, Fair Prescription Drug Competition Act (ban authorized generics) 1/07 HR 780, Counterfeit Drug Prevention Act of 2007 3/07 HR 1908, Patent Reform Act of 2007 S 1145, Patent Reform Act of 2007 S 623, Access to Life-Saving Medication Act (FOBS) 2/07 HR 1038, Access to Life-Saving Medication Act HR 5629, Pathway For Biosimilars Act S. 1145, Patent Reform Act (4/07) HR 1908, Patent Reform Act
Client expense: $3,060,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2008 · second_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
HR. 1432, Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act (settlements) 3/07 S. 316, Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act (settlements) 3/07 HR 1902, Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act (4/07) S 2300, Lower PRICED Drugs Act, legislation pediatric exclusivity, citizens petitions HR 6022, Lower PRICED Drugs Act, legislation on pediatric exclusivity, citizens petitions S 3695, To Amend the Federal Food, Drug & Cosmetic Act to prohibit the marketing of authorized generic drugs, authorized generics HR 5993, To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to prohibit the marketing of authorized generic drugs HR 5120, To Amend Title 35, United States Code, to confirm certain filing provisions within the Patent and Trademark Office. HR 5418, To establish a pilot program in certain United States district courts to encourage enhancement of expertise in patent cases among district judges S 438, Fair Prescription Drug Competition Act (ban authorized generics) 1/07 HR 780, Counterfeit Drug Prevention Act of 2007 3/07 HR 1908, Patent Reform Act of 2007 S 1145, Patent Reform Act of 2007 S 623, Access to Life-Saving Medication Act (FOBS) 2/07 HR 1038, Access to Life-Saving Medication Act HR 5629, Pathway For Biosimilars Act S. 1145, Patent Reform Act (4/07) HR 1908, Patent Reform Act
Client expense: $3,060,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2008 · first_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
HR. 1432, Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act (settlements) 3/07 S. 316, Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act (settlements) 3/07 S. 445, Patent Reform Act HR 1908, Patent Reform Act S 2300, Lower PRICED Drugs Act, legislation pediatric exclusivity, citizens petitions HR 6022, Lower PRICED Drugs Act, legislation on pediatric exclusivity, citizens petitions S 3695, To Amend the Federal Food, Drug & Cosmetic Act to prohibit the marketing of authorized generic drugs, authorized generics HR 5993, To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to prohibit the marketing of authorized generic drugs HR 5120, To Amend Title 35, United States Code, to confirm certain filing provisions within the Patent and Trademark Office. HR 5418, To establish a pilot program in certain United States district courts to encourage enhancement of expertise in patent cases among district judges S 438, Fair Prescription Drug Competition Act (ban authorized generics) 1/07 HR 780, Counterfeit Drug Prevention Act of 2007 3/07 HR 1908, Patent Reform Act of 2007 S 1145, Patent Reform Act of 2007 S 623, Access to Life-Saving Medication Act (FOBS) 2/07 HR 1038, Access to Life-Saving Medication Act HR 5629, Pathway For Biosimilars Act
Client expense: $2,800,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2007 · mid_year · Health Issues
See attached list S.2300, Lower PRICED Drugs Act S.1893/H.R.976, Childrens Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007 S.358, Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act S.910, Healthy Families Act S.885, Community Pharmacy Fairness Act of 2007 S.628, Critical Access to Health Information Technology Correction Act S.558, Mental Health Parity Act of 2007 S.495, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2007 S.400, Michelles Law S.397, Tax Equity and Affordability Act of 2007 S.3585, HSA Improvement and Expansion Ac of 2006 S.358, Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2007 S.3488, Tax-free Healthcare Savings, Access, and Portability Act S.334, Healthy Americans Act S.325/H.R. 506, Health Partnership Act of 2007 S.273, Prescription Drug Health Improvement Act of 2007 S.2601/H.R.4551, Health Care Choices for Seniors Act S.2549, Health Savings Account Affordability Act S.1753, Healthy Workforce Act of 2007 S.1739, TAA Health Coverage Improvement Act of 2007 S.1693, Wired for Health Care Quality Act S.1690, Small Business Health Insurance Options Act of 2007 S.158, Access to Affordable Health Care Act S.1576, Minority Health Improvement and Health Disparity Elimination Act of 2007 S.1556, Tax Equity for Domestic Partner and Health Plan Beneficiaries Act S.1507, Access to Medicare Data Act of 2007 S.1503, Healthy America Act of 2005 S.1455, National Health Information Technology and Privacy Advancement Act of 2007 S.1408, Health Information Technology Act of 2007 S.1342, Healthy Lifestyles and Prevention (HeLP) America Act S.1224, Childrens Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Reauthorization Act of 2007 S.1223.IS, Information Technology for Health Care Quality Act S.1221, Countdown to Coverage Act of 2007 S.1178, Securing Access, Value, and Equality in Health Care Act S.1169, State-Based Health Care Reform Act S.1082, Prescription Drug User Fee Amendments of 2007 S.1067, Healthy Places Act of 2007 S.1050, Promoting Wellness for Individuals with Disabilities Act of 2007 S.1023, A bill to eliminate the remainder of funding shortfalls for the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) for fiscal 2007 S.1022, A bill to eliminate the remainder of funding shortfalls for the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) for fiscal 2007 S.1019, Universal Health Care Choice and Access Act S.099, Small Business Health Care Tax Credit Act S.004, Healthy America Act 2005 S.1218, Medicare for All Act H.R.914, Tax Equity and Affordability Act of 2007 H.R.847, Healthcare Disclosure Act H.R.2737, Health Care Relief Act of 2007 H.R.2639, Promoting Health for Future Generations Act of 2007 H.R.2633, Healthy Lifestyles and Prevention (HeLP) America Act H.R.2412, Equity in Prescription Insurance and Contraceptive Coverage Act of 2007 H.R.2351, Health Coverage, Affordability, Responsibility, and Equity (Health CARE) Act of 2007 H.R.2302, Health Insurance Affordability Act of 2007 H.R.227, Health Care Tax deduction Act of 2007 H.R.2184, Enhanced Health Care Value for All Act of 2007 H.R.2132, Small Business Health Plans Act of 2007 H.R.2089, Securing Access, Value, and Equality in Health Care Act H.R.2047, Health Insurance for Life Act of 2007 H.R.1952, National Health Information Act of 2007 H.R.1820, Tax Equity for Health Plan Beneficiaries Act of 2007 H.R.1666, Health Care Price Transparency Promotion Act of 2007 H.R.1542, Healthy Families Act H.R.1489, A bill to eliminate the remainder of the funding shortfalls in the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) for fiscal year 2007 H.R.1368, Personalized Health Information Act of 2007 H.R.1367, Paul Wellstone Mental Health and Addiction Equity Act of 2007 H.R.1329, Guaranteed Access for SCHIPs Target Population Act of 2007 H.R.1012, Small Business Growth Act of 2007 H.R.015, National Health Insurance Act H.R.4511, Flexible Health Savings Account Act H.R.4505, Health Care Incentive Act H.R.298, Flexible Spending Accounts Growth and Opportunities Act of 2007 H.R.636, HC Freedom of Choice Act H.R. 3162.IH, Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007
Client expense: $460,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Congressional Budget Office (CBO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), UNDETERMINED, White House Office
2007 · mid_year · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
HR 1432, Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act (settlements) S 316, Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act (settlements) S 2300, Lower PRICED Drugs Act, legislation pediatric exclusivity, citizens petitions HR 6022, Lower PRICED Drugs Act, legislation on pediatric exclusivity, citizens petitions S 3695, To Amend the Federal Food, Drug & Cosmetic Act to prohibit the marketing of authorized generic drugs, authorized generics HR 5993, To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to prohibit the marketing of authorized generic drugs HR 5120, To Amend Title 35, United States Code, to confirm certain filing provisions within the Patent and Trademark Office. HR 5418, To establish a pilot program in certain United States district courts to encourage enhancement of expertise in patent cases among district judges S 438, Fair Prescription Drug Competition Act (ban authorized generics) HR 780, Counterfeit Drug Prevention Act of 2007 HR 1908, Patent Reform Act of 2007 S 1145, Patent Reform Act of 2007 S 623, Access to Life-Saving Medication Act (FOBS) HR 1038, Access to Life-Saving Medication Act
Client expense: $7,220,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2007 · mid_year · Health Issues
H.R.914, Tax Equity and Affordability Act of 2007 H.R.847, Healthcare Disclosure Act H.R.2737, Health Care Relief Act of 2007 H.R.2639, Promoting Health for Future Generations Act of 2007 H.R.2633, Healthy Lifestyles and Prevention (HeLP) America Act H.R.2412, Equity in Prescription Insurance and Contraceptive Coverage Act of 2007 H.R.2351, Health Coverage, Affordability, Responsibility, and Equity (Health CARE) Act of 2007 H.R.2302, Health Insurance Affordability Act of 2007 H.R.227, Health Care Tax deduction Act of 2007 H.R.2184, Enhanced Health Care Value for All Act of 2007 H.R.2132, Small Business Health Plans Act of 2007 H.R.2089, Securing Access, Value, and Equality in Health Care Act H.R.2047, Health Insurance for Life Act of 2007 H.R.1952, National Health Information Act of 2007 H.R.1820, Tax Equity for Health Plan Beneficiaries Act of 2007 H.R.1666, Health Care Price Transparency Promotion Act of 2007 H.R.1542, Healthy Families Act H.R.1489, A bill to eliminate the remainder of the funding shortfalls in the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) for fiscal year 2007 H.R.1368, Personalized Health Information Act of 2007 H.R.1367, Paul Wellstone Mental Health and Addiction Equity Act of 2007 H.R.1329, Guaranteed Access for SCHIP’s Target Population Act of 2007 H.R.1012, Small Business Growth Act of 2007 H.R.015, National Health Insurance Act H.R.4511, Flexible Health Savings Account Act H.R.4505, Health Care Incentive Act H.R.298, Flexible Spending Accounts Growth and Opportunities Act of 2007 H.R.636, HC Freedom of Choice Act S.2300, Lower PRICED Drugs Act S.1893/H.R.976, Children’s Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007 S.358, Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act S.910, Healthy Families Act S.885, Community Pharmacy Fairness Act of 2007 S.628, Critical Access to Health Information Technology Correction Act S.558, Mental Health Parity Act of 2007 S.495, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2007 S.400, Michelle’s Law S.397, Tax Equity and Affordability Act of 2007 S.3585, HSA Improvement and Expansion Ac of 2006 S.358, Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2007 S.3488, Tax-free Healthcare Savings, Access, and Portability Act S.334, Healthy Americans Act S.325/H.R. 506, Health Partnership Act of 2007 S.273, Prescription Drug Health Improvement Act of 2007 S.2601/H.R.4551, Health Care Choices for Seniors Act S.2549, Health Savings Account Affordability Act S.1753, Healthy Workforce Act of 2007 S.1739, TAA Health Coverage Improvement Act of 2007 S.1693, Wired for Health Care Quality Act S.1690, Small Business Health Insurance Options Act of 2007 S.158, Access to Affordable Health Care Act S.1576, Minority Health Improvement and Health Disparity Elimination Act of 2007 S.1556, Tax Equity for Domestic Partner and Health Plan Beneficiaries Act S.1507, Access to Medicare Data Act of 2007 S.1503, Healthy America Act of 2005 S.1455, National Health Information Technology and Privacy Advancement Act of 2007 S.1408, Health Information Technology Act of 2007 S.1342, Healthy Lifestyles and Prevention (HeLP) America Act S.1224, Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Reauthorization Act of 2007 S.1223.IS, Information Technology for Health Care Quality Act S.1221, Countdown to Coverage Act of 2007 S.1178, Securing Access, Value, and Equality in Health Care Act S.1169, State-Based Health Care Reform Act S.1082, Prescription Drug User Fee Amendments of 2007 S.1067, Healthy Places Act of 2007 S.1050, Promoting Wellness for Individuals with Disabilities Act of 2007 S.1023, A bill to eliminate the remainder of funding shortfalls for the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) for fiscal 2007 S.1022, A bill to eliminate the remainder of funding shortfalls for the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) for fiscal 2007 S.1019, Universal Health Care Choice and Access Act S.099, Small Business Health Care Tax Credit Act S.004, Healthy America Act 2005 S.1218, Medicare for All Act See attached list
Client expense: $460,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Congressional Budget Office (CBO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
2006 · year_end · Health Issues
HCR (Legislative Issues): H.R. 5: "HEALTH Act" (Gingrey); H.R. 1227: "Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act" (Biggert); H.R. 1402: "Mental Health Equitable Treatment Act" (Kennedy-Ramstad); H.R. 2259: "Patients' Bill of Rights Act" (Dingell) (continued) H.R. 2650: "Patient Protection Act" (Norwood); H.R. 3204: "State High Risk Pool Funding Extension Act" (Shadegg); H.R. 4157: "Health Information Technology Promotion Act" (Johnson); H.R. 4519: "State High Risk Pool Funding Extension Act" (Shadegg); H.R. 4859: "Federal Family Health Information Technology Act" (Porter); H.R. 5559: "Independent Health Record Bank Act"; H.R. 6053: "Health Care Price Transparency Act" (Burgess); S. 4: "Healthy America Act" (Frist); S. 22: "Medical Care Access Protection Act" (Ensign); S. 23: "Healthy Mothers and Healthy Babies Access to Care Act" (Santorum); S. 288: "State High Risk Pool Funding Extension Act" (Gregg); S. 306: "Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act" (Snowe); S. 1012: "Patients' Bill of Rights Act" (Kennedy); S. 1262: "Health Technology to Enhance Quality Act" (Frist-Clinton); S. 1337: "Fair and Reliable Medical Justice Act" (Enzi-Baucus); S. 1355: "Health Information Technology Quality and Improvement Act" (Enzi-Kennedy); S. 1418: "Wired for Health Care Quality Act" (Enzi); S. 2300: "Lower Prices Reduced with Increased Competition and Efficient Development of Drugs Act" (Stabenow-Lott); S. 2772: "Health Partnership Act" (Voinovich-Bingaman); S. 3454: "Independent Health Record Bank Act" (Brownback); S. 3582: "Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act" (Kohl); S. 3701 "Catastrophic Health Coverage Promotion Act" (Smith-Wyden); S. 3776 "State-Based Health Care Reform Act" (Feingold); and S. 3846 "Federal Employees Electronic Personal Health Records Act" (Carper). HCR (Regulatory Issues): HIPAA administrative simplification issues, including privacy, security, and electronic transactions and code sets; FEHBP enrollment data clearinghouse initiative; FEHBP community rating policies, including similarly sized subscriber group (SSSG) requirements; health plan compliance with Executive Order 13224; implementation of the health savings account provisions of the Medicare Act; issues related to implementation of the National Health Information Infrastructure; implementation of the National Provider Identifier (NPI) standards; issues relating to market consolidation; issues relating to quality improvement; issues related to potential priority research topics for the effective health care program; and ERISA requirements for benefit plan reporting.
Client expense: $3,700,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), Treasury, Dept of, UNDETERMINED
2006 · mid_year · Health Issues
S 109, Pharmaceutical Market Access Act of 2005, pharmaceutical countefeiting, importation S 334, Pharmaceutical Market Access and Drug Safety Act of 2005, pharmaceutical counterfeiting, importation, patent issues HR 3010, Department of Labor, Health and Human Service, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006, access to prescription drugs HR 3971, Social Services Emergency Relief and Recovery Act of 2005, access to prescription drugs HR 5993, Authorized Generics Prohibition, authorized generics S 3695, Authorized Generics Prohibition, authorized generics HR 4157, Better Health Information System Act, health information technology HR 4642, Wired for Health Act, health information technology S 1418, Wired for Health Act, health information technology S 2300, Lower Priced Drug Act, generic drug access HR 5005, Ryan White Care Act, reauthorization S 2339, Ryan White Care Act, reauthorization HR 328, Pharmaceutical Market Access Act of 2005, pharmaceutical counterfeiting, importation HR 700, Pharmaceutical Market Access and Drug Safety Act of 2005, pharmaceutical counterfeiting, importation, patent issues
Client expense: $6,000,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2006 · year_end · Health Issues
S 109, Pharmaceutical Market Access Act of 2005, pharmaceutical counterfeiting, importation S 334, Pharmaceutical Market Access and Drug Safety Act of 2005, pharmaceutical counterfeiting, importation, patent issues HR 3010, Department of Labor, Health and Human Service, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006, access to prescription drugs HR 3971, Social Services Emergency Relief and Recovery Act of 2005, access to prescription drugs HR 5993, Authorized Generics Prohibition, authorized generics S 3695, Authorized Generics Prohibition, authorized generics HR 4157, Better Health Information System Act, health information technology S 2300, Lower PRICED Drug Act, generic drug access, legislation on pediatric exclusivity, citizens petitions HR 6134, Ryan White Care Act, reauthorization S 2339, Ryan White Care Act, reauthorization HR 5975, Prescription Drug Comparative Effectiveness Act, drug prescriptions S 1355, Better Healthcare Through Information Technology Act, health information technology HR 6289, Personalized Health Information Act of 2006, health information technology HR 328, Pharmaceutical Market Access Act of 2005, pharmaceutical counterfeiting, importation HR 700, Pharmaceutical Market Access and Drug Safety Act of 2005, pharmaceutical counterfeiting, importation, patent issues
Client expense: $5,800,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2006 · year_end · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
HR 328, Pharmaceutical Market Access Act of 2005, pharmaceutical counterfeiting, importation HR 700, Pharmaceutical Market Access and Drug Safety Act of 2005, pharmaceutical counterfeiting, imporation, patent issues S 109, Pharmaceutical Market Access Act of 2005, pharmaceutical counterfeiting, importation S 334, Pharmaceutical Market Access and Drug Safety Act of 2005, pharmaceutical counterfeiting, importation, patent issues S 2300, Lower PRICED Drugs Act, legislation on pediatric exclusivity, citizens petitions HR 6022, Lower PRICED Drugs Act, legislation on pediatric exclusivity, citizens petitions S 3695, To Amend the Federal Food, Drug & Cosmetic Act to prohibit the marketing of authorized generic drugs, authorized generics HR 5993, To Amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to prohibit the marketing of authorized generic drugs HR 5120, To amend title 35, United States Code, to conform certain filing provisions within the Patent and Trademark Office. HR 5418, To establish a pilot program in certain United States district courts to encourage enhancement of expertise in patent cases among district judges S 3818, Patent Reform Act of 2006 S 3175, Life-Saving Medicines Export Act of 2006, compulsory licensing S 3834, Online Pharmacy Consumer Protection Act of 2006, prescription drugs S 1903, Generic Prescription Drug Fairness Act of 2005, authorized generics and rebates
Client expense: $5,800,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2006 · year_end · Health Issues
Patient Assistance Program Prescription Drug User Fee Act Pediatric Exclusivity S2300 International Aids Program
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2006 · year_end · Pharmacy
H.R. 4157, S. 1418, H.R. 5945, S. 3852, S. 2300, H.R. 5993, H.R. 3074, H.R. 5166, H.R. 5182, S. 2563, S. 2551, S. 2665, H.R. 5979, H.R. 1671, H.R. 3997, S. 1326, S. 1408, S. 1789, H.R. 412, S. 975, S. 873, S. 2313
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $467,113
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, White House Office
2006 · year_end · Health Issues
H.R. 4157, S. 1418, H.R. 5945, S. 3852, S. 2300, H.R. 5993, H.R. 3074, H.R. 5166, H.R. 5182, S. 2563, S. 2551, S. 2665, H.R. 5979, H.R. 1671, H.R. 3997, S. 1326, S. 1408, S. 1789, H.R. 412, S. 975, S. 873, S. 2313
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $467,113
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, White House Office
2006 · year_end · Insurance
H.R. 4157, S. 1418, H.R. 5945, S. 3852, S. 2300, H.R. 5993, H.R. 3074, H.R. 5166, H.R. 5182, S. 2563, S. 2551, S. 2665, H.R. 5979, H.R. 1671, H.R. 3997, S. 1326, S. 1408, S. 1789, H.R. 412, S. 975, S. 873, S. 2313
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $467,113
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, White House Office
2006 · year_end · Medicare/Medicaid
H.R. 4157, S. 1418, H.R. 5945, S. 3852, S. 2300, H.R. 5993, H.R. 3074, H.R. 5166, H.R. 5182, S. 2563, S. 2551, S. 2665, H.R. 5979, H.R. 1671, H.R. 3997, S. 1326, S. 1408, S. 1789, H.R. 412, S. 975, S. 873, S. 2313
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $467,113
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, White House Office
2006 · year_end · Medical/Disease Research/Clinical Labs
H.R. 4157, S. 1418, H.R. 5945, S. 3852, S. 2300, H.R. 5993, H.R. 3074, H.R. 5166, H.R. 5182, S. 2563, S. 2551, S. 2665, H.R. 5979, H.R. 1671, H.R. 3997, S. 1326, S. 1408, S. 1789, H.R. 412, S. 975, S. 873, S. 2313
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $467,113
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, White House Office
2006 · year_end · Health Issues
S 109, Pharmaceutical Market Access Act of 2005, pharmaceutical counterfeiting, importation S 334, Pharmaceutical Market Access and Drug Safety Act of 2005, pharmaceutical counterfeiting, importation, patent issues HR 3010, Department of Labor, Health and Human Service, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006, access to prescription drugs HR 3971, Social Services Emergency Relief and Recovery Act of 2005, access to prescription drugs HR 5993, Authorized Generics Prohibition, authorized generics S 3695, Authorized Generics Prohibition, authorized generics HR 4157, Better Health Information System Act, health information technology S 2300, Lower PRICED Drug Act, generic drug access, legislation on pediatric exclusivity, citizens petitions HR 6134, Ryan White Care Act, reauthorization S 2339, Ryan White Care Act, reauthorization HR 5975, Prescription Drug Comparative Effectiveness Act, drug prescriptions S 1355, Better Healthcare Through Information Technology Act, health information technology HR 6289, Personalized Health Information Act of 2006, health information technology HR 328, Pharmaceutical Market Access Act of 2005, pharmaceutical counterfeiting, importation HR 700, Pharmaceutical Market Access and Drug Safety Act of 2005, pharmaceutical counterfeiting, importation, patent issues
Client expense: $7,720,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2006 · year_end · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
HR 328, Pharmaceutical Market Access Act of 2005, pharmaceutical counterfeiting, importation HR 700, Pharmaceutical Market Access and Drug Safety Act of 2005, pharmaceutical counterfeiting, imporation, patent issues S 109, Pharmaceutical Market Access Act of 2005, pharmaceutical counterfeiting, importation S 334, Pharmaceutical Market Access and Drug Safety Act of 2005, pharmaceutical counterfeiting, importation, patent issues S 2300, Lower PRICED Drugs Act, legislation on pediatric exclusivity, citizens petitions HR 6022, Lower PRICED Drugs Act, legislation on pediatric exclusivity, citizens petitions S 3695, To Amend the Federal Food, Drug & Cosmetic Act to prohibit the marketing of authorized generic drugs, authorized generics HR 5993, To Amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to prohibit the marketing of authorized generic drugs HR 5120, To amend title 35, United States Code, to conform certain filing provisions within the Patent and Trademark Office. HR 5418, To establish a pilot program in certain United States district courts to encourage enhancement of expertise in patent cases among district judges S 3818, Patent Reform Act of 2006 S 3175, Life-Saving Medicines Export Act of 2006, compulsory licensing S 3834, Online Pharmacy Consumer Protection Act of 2006, prescription drugs S 1903, Generic Prescription Drug Fairness Act of 2005, authorized generics and rebates
Client expense: $7,720,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2006 · year_end · Pharmacy
H.R. 5122-Defense Authorization Bill-re price control issues. S.2766-Defense Authorization Bill- re price control issues. Prescription Drug User Fee Act issues. S.3695, Food, Drug, & Cosmetic Act amendments, provisions regarding authorized generic drugs and the 180 day exclusivity period; S.2300,Lower Priced Drug Act, provisions relating to 180 day exclusivity regarding period pediatric studies.
Client expense: $1,380,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2006 · year_end · Health Issues
H.R. 2345 Counterfeit Drug Enforcement Act of 2005 H.R. 4829 Reducing Fruadulant and Imitation Drug Act of 2005: S. 2300 Lower PRICED Drug Act. Meetings with Members of Congress regarding generic biologics and Food and Drug Administration regulatory activity of interest to the Registrant. Various bills regarding the importation of prescription drugs including: H.R. 328, S. 109, H.R. 700, S. 334. H.R. 753, and S. 184. H.R. 5993, S. 3695: legislation to prohibit the marketing of authorized generic drugs.
Client expense: $440,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2006 · year_end · Pharmacy
S. 3175, Life-Saving Medicines Export Act of 2006. H.R. 6257, Access to Life-Saving Medicine Act. S. 4016, Access to Life-Saving Medicine Act. Matters relating to the Best Pharmaceuticals for Children Act reauthorization and Pediatric Research Equity Act reauthorization. Matters relating to the Prescription Drug User Fee Act reauthorization. S. 3695, A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to prohibit the marketing of authorized generic drugs. H.R. 5993, To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to prohibit the marketing of authorized generic drugs. S. 3981, Citizen Petition Fairness and Accuracy Act of 2006. S. 2300, Lower PRICED Drugs Act. H.R. 6022, Lower PRICED Drugs Act. H.R. 5533, Biodefense and Pandemic Vaccine and Drug Development Act of 2006. S. 2564, Biodefense and Pandemic Vaccine and Drug Development Act of 2006, Sec. 5.
Client expense: $680,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2006 · year_end · Medicare/Medicaid
including generic access and comparative effectiveness (including H.R. 6257, S. 4016 and H.R. 6022, S. 2300) and policies that promote competition in the pharmaceutical marketplace -Advocated for value-based health care purchasing, including pay-for-performance legislation and health information technology -Advocated for policies promoting broad health coverage reform, including support for initiatives designed to reform retiree health liabilities that undermine competitiveness -Advocated for pharmaceutical cost-containment policies
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2006 · year_end · Health Issues
including generic access and comparative effectiveness (including H.R. 6257, S. 4016 and H.R. 6022, S. 2300) and policies that promote competition in the pharmaceutical marketplace -Advocated for value-based health care purchasing, including pay-for-performance legislation and health information technology -Advocated for policies promoting broad health coverage reform, including support for initiatives designed to reform retiree health liabilities that undermine competitiveness -Advocated for pharmaceutical cost containment issues
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2006 · year_end · Pharmacy
including generic access and comparative effectiveness (including H.R. 6257, S. 4016 and H.R. 6022, S. 2300) and policies that promote competition in the pharmaceutical marketplace -Advocated for value-based health care purchasing, including pay-for-performance legislation and health information technology -Advocated for policies promoting broad health coverage reform, including support for initiatives designed to reform retiree health liabilities that undermine competitiveness -Advocated for pharmaceutical cost containment issues
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2006 · year_end · Health Issues
Generic Biologics (HR 6257, S 4016) The Lower Priced Drugs Act (S 2300, HR 6022) Release of Medicare Claims Database (Medicare Quality Enhancement Act, S 3900) Medicare Implementation issues Office of Generic Drug funding (HR 5384, FY 2007 Agriculture Appropriations) Transparency of Price and Quality Standards Bioshield/Biodefense legislation (S 1873, HR 5533, S 2564, S 3678) Comparative Effectiveness (HR 5647, S 3708, Labor-HHS FY 2007 Appropriations) Health Information Technology (S 1418, HR 4157) Health Savings Accounts (HR 4511, S 3585, HR 5743, HR 6111)
Client expense: $4,000,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Security Council (NSC), Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Overseas Private Investment Corp (OPIC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2006 · year_end · Pharmacy
S. 3981, the Citizen Petition Fairness and Accuracy Act Abbreviated New Drug Application No. 76-396 for calcitonin-salmon nasal spray Hatch-Waxman Amendments S. 3582, the Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act S. 3695, HR. 5993, to prohibit Authorized Generics during 180 day exclusivity HR 6257 & S. 4016, the Access to Life Saving Medicines Act S. 2300 & HR 6022, the Lower Priced Drugs Act
Client expense: $102,200 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2006 · year_end · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
S 3582, Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act, patent issues HR 2795, Patent Reform Act of 2005, patent issues HR 5416, pilot program on patent cases S 2300, Lower Priced Drugs Act, patent issues S 3818, Patent Reform Act of 2006, patent issues
Client expense: $8,840,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2006 · year_end · Health Issues
H.R. 2650: “Patient Protection Act” (Norwood); H.R. 3204: “State High Risk Pool Funding Extension Act” (Shadegg); H.R. 4157: “Health Information Technology Promotion Act” (Johnson); H.R. 4519: “State High Risk Pool Funding Extension Act” (Shadegg); H.R. 4859: “Federal Family Health Information Technology Act” (Porter); H.R. 5559: “Independent Health Record Bank Act”; H.R. 6053: "Health Care Price Transparency Act" (Burgess); S. 4: “Healthy America Act” (Frist); S. 22: “Medical Care Access Protection Act” (Ensign); S. 23: “Healthy Mothers and Healthy Babies Access to Care Act” (Santorum); S. 288: “State High Risk Pool Funding Extension Act” (Gregg); S. 306: “Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act” (Snowe); S. 1012: “Patients’ Bill of Rights Act” (Kennedy); S. 1262: “Health Technology to Enhance Quality Act” (Frist-Clinton); S. 1337: “Fair and Reliable Medical Justice Act” (Enzi-Baucus); S. 1355: “Health Information Technology Quality and Improvement Act” (Enzi-Kennedy); S. 1418: “Wired for Health Care Quality Act” (Enzi); S. 2300: “Lower Prices Reduced with Increased Competition and Efficient Development of Drugs Act” (Stabenow-Lott); S. 2772: “Health Partnership Act” (Voinovich-Bingaman); S. 3454: “Independent Health Record Bank Act” (Brownback); S. 3582: "Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act" (Kohl); S. 3701 "Catastrophic Health Coverage Promotion Act" (Smith-Wyden); S. 3776 "State-Based Health Care Reform Act" (Feingold); and S. 3846 "Federal Employees Electronic Personal Health Records Act" (Carper). HCR (Regulatory Issues): HIPAA administrative simplification issues, including privacy, security, and electronic transactions and code sets; FEHBP enrollment data clearinghouse initiative; FEHBP community rating policies, including similarly sized subscriber group (SSSG) requirements; health plan compliance with Executive Order 13224; implementation of the health savings account provisions of the Medicare Act; issues related to implementation of the National Health Information Infrastructure; implementation of the National Provider Identifier (NPI) standards; issues relating to market consolidation; issues relating to quality improvement; issues related to potential priority research topics for the effective health care program; and ERISA requirements for benefit plan reporting. HCR (Legislative Issues): H.R. 5: “HEALTH Act” (Gingrey); H.R. 1227: “Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act” (Biggert); H.R. 1402: “Mental Health Equitable Treatment Act” (Kennedy-Ramstad); H.R. 2259: “Patients’ Bill of Rights Act” (Dingell) (continued)
Client expense: $3,700,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), Treasury, Dept of
2006 · year_end · Pharmacy
"Conscience Clause" Bills (HR1539/HR1652/S809); Generic Drugs (S1903/S2300/S3582); Prescription Drug Importation; Counterfeit Drugs
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2006 · year_end · Health Issues
S 366 - 'Healthy Mothers & Healthy Babies Access to Care Act of 2005' All provisions pertaining to the bill. S 367 - 'Pregnancy & Trauma Care Access Protection Act of 2005' All provisions pertaining to the bill. S 406 - 'H.E.A.L.T.H. (Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-Cost, Timely Health Care) Act' All provisions pertaining to the bill. S544 - 'Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act' All provisions pertaining to the bill. S 723 - 'SIMPLE Cafeteria Plan Act' All provisions pertaining to the bill. S 978 - 'Health Care Tax Relief for the Uninsured Act of 2005 ' All provisions pertaining to the bill. S 1015 - 'Health Care Choice Act' All provisions pertaining to the bill. S 1244 - 'Long-Term Care & Retirement Security Act of 2005' All provisions pertaining to the bill. S 1418 - 'Wired for Health Care Quality Act' All provisions pertaining to the bill. S 1569 - 'State Long Term Care Partnership Act of 2005' All provisions pertaining to the bill. S 1602 - 'Long-Term Care Choices Act of 2005' All provisions pertaining to the bill. S 1659 - 'State Long-Term Care Partnership Act of 2005' All provisions pertaining to the bill. S 1932 - 'Deficit Reduction Act of 2005' All provisions pertaining to long-term care and Medicaid reform. S 1955 - 'Health Insurance Marketplace Modernization & Affordability Act of 2005' All provisions pertaining to small group reform. S 2300 - 'Lower PRICED Drugs Act' All provisions pertaining to the bill. HR 525/994 - 'Small Business Health Fairness Act': all provisions related to the allowance of federal, civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pre-tax basis, and allowing tax deductions for TRICARE supplemental premiums. HR 534 - 'Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-Cost, Timely Healthcare ("HEALTH") Act All provisions related to the bill HR 976 - 'Long-Term Care Act of 2005' All provisions related to the bill. HR 1227 - 'Genetic Information Non-Discrimination Act' All provisions related to the bill. HR 1872 - 'Health Coverage for the Uninsured Act' All provisions related to the bill. HR 2071 - 'Family Care Act' All provisions related to the bill. HR 2355 - 'Health Care Choice Act' All provisions related to the bill. HR 2682 - 'Long Term Care and Retirement Security Act' All provisions related to the bill. HR 2830 - 'Pension Protection Act' All provisions related to the bill. HR 3204 - 'State High Risk Pool Funding Extension Act of 2005' All provisions related to the bill. HR 3511 - 'Medicaid State Long Term Care Partnership Program Act of 2005' All provisions related to the bill. HR 4157 - 'Health Information Technology Promotion Act' All provisions related to the bill. HR 4241 - 'Budget Reconciliation' All provisions related to health care or similar budget amounts. HR 4511 - 'Flex Saving Accounts Act of 2005' All provisions related to the bill. HR 5262 - 'Tax Free Health Savings Act of 2006' All provisions pertaining to the bill. HR 5384 - 'Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007' All provisions related to additional emergency funding to aid FDA backlog. S 4 - 'Healthy America Act of 2005' All provisions pertaining to the bill. S 5 - 'Class Action Fairness' All provisions pertaining to the bill. S 109 - 'Pharmaceutical Market Access Act' All provisions pertaining to the bill. S 160 - 'S.A.V.E. Act' All provisions pertaining to the bill. S 184 - 'Safe Import Act' All provisions pertaining to the bill. S 288 - 'State High Rick Poll Funding Extension Act' All provisions pertaining to the bill. S 306 - 'Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act' All provisions pertaining to the bill. S 309 - which proposes to amend the IRS Code of 1986 to provide for the disposition of unused health benefits in cafeteria and flexible spending arrangements. All provisions pertaining to the bill. S 354 - 'The Long Term Care and Retirement Security Act of 2003' All provisions pertaining to the bill. HR 218 - 'Health Care Tax Deduction Act' All provisions related to the bill.
Client expense: $250,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Administration on Aging, Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
HEALTH CARE QUALITY H.R.5399 HEALTH CARE QUALITY H.R.5399 HEALTH CARE QUALITY H.R.5399 HEALTH CARE QUALITY S.3678 HEALTH CARE QUALITY S.3678 HEALTH CARE INSURANCE S.1955 HEALTH CARE INSURANCE S.1955 HEALTH CARE INSURANCE S.1955 HEALTH ISSUES HEALTH ISSUES S.2300 HEALTH ISSUES S.334 HEALTH ISSUES S.2300 HEALTH ISSUES S.334 HEALTH ISSUES S.2300 HEALTH ISSUES S.334 HEALTH CARE QUALITY HEALTH CARE QUALITY H.R.5399 HEALTH CARE QUALITY H.R.5399 HEALTH CARE QUALITY H.R.5399
Client expense: $11,040,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Reserve System, Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Social Security Administration (SSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of
S.2383, S.2307, S.15, HR3751, S.2657, S.2710, HR1308, HR3204, S.2283, S.2300, HR2863, HR4579, S.4, HR2355, S.1015, S.577 Health care and managed care. Patient's Bill of Rights; AHPs; Generic Drugs; Confidentiality; Health Mandates; Patient Safety; Drug Importation. S/637, HR1955, HR525/S.406, HR2259, S.1012, HR2650, HR1402, S.486, HR1849, S.1225, HR1120, S.544, HR2862, HR2744, S.344, HR700, HR1562, HR3751, S.2493,
Client expense: $1,323,170 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
Medicare Payment and operational issues. HR 1, S.1, HR2427, S.1225, PL108-173, HR4337, S.2413, HR4304, S.2343, S.2339/HR4195, S.2810, S.2354, HR5156, S.2255, HR3617, S.2664, S.2665, S.2300, S.2357, S.2234, S.2130, S.2053, S.2076, S.1995, HR3767, HR3711, S.2563, HJ Resolution 107, S.1356, HR1932
Client expense: $1,323,170 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2006 · year_end · Pharmacy
Issues related to pharmacists being able to collectively bargain/HR 1669; Regulation of PBMs/HR 5384; Fully funding the FDA's OGD/HR 5384; Closing Rx patent loop-holes/S2300; generic biologics HR 6257
Client expense: $370,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, White House Office
2006 · year_end · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
S.2300, Federal Food Drug & Cosmetic Act, Lobbied to preserve exclusivity of innovative prescription drugs. H.R.2795, Patent Act of 2005, Lobbied to ensure strong IP protections for prescriptions drugs. H.R.5672, Science, State, Justice, Commerce, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007,Lobbied to maintain the ability of the U.S. Trade Representative to negotiate intellectual property issues.
Client expense: $2,980,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2006 · year_end · Health Issues
Lobbied to prevent provisions adverse to prescription drug approval process.H.R.5647, Department of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007, Lobbied for increased funding for AIDS Drug Assistance Program. H.R.328, Pharmaceutical Market Access Act of 2005, Lobbied to ensure safety of prescription drugs. H.R.700, Pharmaceutical Market Access Act of 2005, Lobbied to ensure safety of prescription drugs. H.R.870, Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, Lobbied to ensure safety of prescription drugs. H.R.898, Stroke Treatment and Ongoing Prevention Act, Lobbied for passage of the bill. H.R.4550, The National Hepatitis B Awareness Act, Lobbied to raise awareness about Hepatitis B and for passage of the bill. H.R.3559, Medicare DME Access Act, Lobbied to ensure access to medical devices and DME services. H.R. 6143, Ryan White Care Act Reauthorization, Lobbied to ensure safe access to prescription drugs. S.1064, Stroke Treatment and Ongoing Prevention Act, Lobbied for passage of the bill. S.2300, Lower Priced Drugs Act of 2006, Lobbied to preserve incentives for R&D for pediatric populations. S.3558, The National Hepatitis B Awareness Act, Lobbied to raise awareness about Hepatitis B and for passage of the bill. S.3582, to prohibit brand name drug companies from compensating generic drug companies to delay the entry of a generic drug into the market, Lobbied to ensure the orderly transition of drugs from "innovation" to "generic" status. S.3650, Helping Fill the Medicare Rx Gap Act, Lobbied to ensure safe access to prescription drugs. WIC (no bill), Lobbied for improved nutrition and funding sources for the Supplemental Feeding Program for Women, Infants, and Children. S.Res 556, Lobbied to raise awareness of P.A.D. and for passage of the bill. H.Res 982, Lobbied to raise awareness of P.A.D. and for passage of the bill. H.Con.Res.130, Expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to the awareness, prevention, early detection, and effective treatment of viral hepatitis, and for other purposes. Lobbied for awareness of Hepatitis B. H.R.2090, Food and Drug Administration Improvement Act of 2005.
Client expense: $2,980,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2006 · year_end · Pharmacy
43. H.R. 1539, a bill to amend the Public Health Service Act with respect to the responsibilities of a pharmacy when a pharmacist employed by the pharmacy refuses to fill a valid prescription for a drug 44. S. 338, the Bipartisan Commission on Medicaid Act of 2005 45. H.R. 985, the Bipartisan Commission on Medicaid Act of 2005 46. S. Con.Res.18, Budget FY2006 Appropriations resolution 47. H. Con.Res.95, 18, Budget FY2006 Appropriations resolution 48. S. 1262, the Health Technology to Enhance Quality Act of 2005 49. S.3678, the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act 50. S.2564, the Biodefense and Pandemic Vaccine and Drug Development Act of 2006 51. H.R. 5533, the Biodefense and Pandemic Vaccine and Drug Development Act 52. H.R. 5262, Tax Free Savings Act of 2006 53. S. 3546, the Dietary Supplement and Nonprescription Drug Consumer Protection Act 54. H.R. 4157, the Health Information Technology Promotion Act of 2006 55. S. 2766, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007 56. H.R.5122, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007 57. S.2810, the Medicare Late Enrollment Assistance Act of 2006 58. H.R.5399, the Medicare Drug Benefit Enrollment Fairness Act of 2006 59. H.R. 5182, the Fair and Speedy Treatment (FAST) of Medicare Prescription Drug Claims Act of 2006 60. S. 2563, the Pharmacist Access and Recognition in Medicare (PhARM) Act of 2006 61. S. 2664, the Pharmacy Access Improvement (PhAIm) Act of 2006 62. H.R. 4769, the Prescription Drug Elimination Act of 2006 63. S. 2300, the Lower Prices With Increased Competition and Efficient Development of Drugs Act (the Lower Priced Drugs Act) 64. H.R. 5166 – The Independent Pharmacy Protection Act of 2006 65. S. 2181, the Medicare State Reimbursement Act 66. S. 2183, the Requiring Emergency Pharmaceutical Access for Individual Relief (REPAIR) Act 67. H.R. 4297, the Tax Relief Extension Reconciliation Act 68. H.R. 5384, the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007 69. H.R.5441, the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2007 70. S. 2020, Tax Relief Act of 2005 71. HR 5122 - FY2007 National Defense Authorization Act (joint project with the National Community Pharmacists Association for Coalition for Community Pharmacy Action) 72. HR 5182 - Fair and Speedy Treatment (FAST) of Medicare Prescription Drug Claims Act of 2006 (joint project with the National Community Pharmacists Association for Coalition for Community Pharmacy Action) 73. S. 2563 - Pharmacist Access and Recognition in Medicare (PHARM) Act of 2006 (joint project with the National Community Pharmacists Association for Coalition for Community Pharmacy Action) 74. S. 1932 - Deficit Reduction Act (joint project with the National Community Pharmacists Association for Coalition for Community Pharmacy Action) 1. H.R. 4241, the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 2. S. 1932, the Senate Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 3. H.R. 6111, the Tax Relief and Health Care Act of 2006 4. H.R. 5280, the Dextromethorphan Distribution Act of 2006 5. S.3807. the Enhancing Drug Safety and Innovation Act of 2006 6. H.R. 6257, the Access to Life-Saving Medicine Act 7. H.R. 5970, the Estate Tax and Extension of Tax Relief Act of 2006 8. S. 1716, Emergency Health Care Relief Act of 2005 9. H.R. 4297, the Tax Relief Extension Reconciliation Act 10. H.R. 3010, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006 11. S. 544, the Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act of 2005 12. H.R. 3205, the Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act of 2005 13. H.R. 1132, the National All Schedules Prescription Electronic Reporting Act of 2005 14. S. 518, the National All Schedules Prescription Electronic Reporting Act of 2005 15. S. 1392, the Federal Trade Commission Reauthorization Act of 2005 16. S. 334, the Pharmaceutical Market Access and Drug Safety Act 17. H.R. 700, the Pharmaceutical Market Access and Drug Safety Act of 2005 18. S. 309, the Pharmaceutical Market Access Act 19. H.R. 328, the Pharmaceutical Market Access Act 20. H.R. 3010, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006 21. H.R. 1808, the Safe Online Drug Act of 2005 22. S. 399, the Ryan Haight Internet Pharmacy Consumer Protection Act of 2005 23. H.R. 840, the Ryan Haight Internet Pharmacy Consumer Protection Act of 2005 24. S. 14, the Fair Wage, Competition, and Investment Act of 2005 25. S. 534, the Health Efficient, Accessible, Low-Cost, Timely Healthcare Act of 2005 26. H.R. 5, the Health Efficient, Accessible, Low-Cost, Timely Healthcare Act of 2005 27. H.R. 1669, the Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2005 28. H.R. 1671, the Community Pharmacy Fairness Act of 2005 29. S. 103, the Combat Meth Act of 2005 30. H.R. 314, the Combat Meth Act of 2005 31. S. 102, the Exile Meth Act 32. H.R. 313, the Exile Meth Act 33. H.R. 3889, Meth Epidemic Elimination Act 34. H.R. 1378, the Ephedrine Alkaloids Regulation Act of 2005 35. H.R. 2829, the Office of National Drug Control Policy Reauthorization Act of 2005 36. H.R. 3617, the Medicare Value-Based Purchasing for Physicians' Services Act of 2005 37. S. 1356, the Medicare Value Purchasing Act of 2005 38. S. 1408, the Identity Theft Protection Act 39. S. 1332, the Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2005 40. S. 930, the Food and Drug Administration Safety Act of 2005 41. H.R. 1652, the Access to Legal Pharmaceuticals Act 42. S. 809, the Access to Legal Pharmaceuticals Act See addendum
Client expense: $300,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, White House Office
2006 · year_end · Health Issues
S 1262, Health Technology to Enhance Quality Act of 2005. State high-risk health insurance pools - HR 4519, State High Risk Pool Funding Extension Act of 2005. Association health plans - HR 525, Small Business Health Fairness Act of 2005; HR 1872, Health Coverage for the Uninsured Act of 2005; HR 5288, Small Business Health Plans Act of 2006; HR 5262, Tax Free Health Savings Act of 2006; HR 6134, Health Opportunity Patient Empowerment Act of 2006; S 406, Small Business Health Fairness Act of 2005; S 1955, Health Insurance Marketplace Modernization and Affordability Act of 2005; S 2510, Small Employers Health Benefits Program Act of 2006 HR 5, HEALTH Act; HR 1227, Genetic Information Non discrimination Act; HR 1402, Mental Health Equitable Treatment Act; HR 2259, Patients' Bill of Rights Act; HR 2650, Patient Protection Act; HR 3204, State High Risk Pool Funding Extension Act; HR 4859, Federal Family Health Information Technology Act; HR 5559, Independent Health Record Bank Act; HR 6053, Health Care Price Transparency Promotion Act; S 4, Healthy America Act; S 22, Medical Care Access Protection Act; S 23, Healthy Mothers and Healthy Babies Access to Care Act; S 288, State high Risk Pool Extension Act; S 306, Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act; S 1012, Patients' Bill of Rights Act; S 1337, Fair and Reliable Medical Justice Act; S 2300 Lower Prices Reduced with Increased Competition and Efficient Development of Drugs Act; S 2772, Health Partnership Act; S 3454, Independent Health Record Act; S 3582, Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act; S 3701, Catastrophic Health Coverage Promotion Act; S 3776, State-based Health Care Reform Act; S 3846, Federal Employees Electronic Personal Health Records Act Healthcare for the uninsured - Legislative proposal concerning this issue. Health information technology - HR 4157, Health Information Technology Promotion Act of 2005; S 1418, Wired for Health Care Quality Act; S 1355, Better Healthcare Through Information Technology Act;
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $180,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
2006 · year_end · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Contacted members of the House and Senate to encourage their opposition to S2300/HR6200, a bill which would require an abbreviated application for a new drug containing certain antibiotics where patent infringement cases are involved.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2006 · mid_year · Pharmacy
-Issues relating to pharmacists being able to collectively bargain-HR 1671 -Regulation of pharmacy benefit managers-HR 1669 -Fully funding the FDA's Office of Generic Drugs - HR 5384 -Lower Priced Drug Act, S. 2300
Client expense: $380,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2006 · mid_year · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
H.R.2795, Patent Act of 2005, Lobbied to ensure strong IP protections for prescriptions drugs. H.R.5672, Science, State, Justice, Commerce, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007, Lobbied to maintain the ability of the U.S. Trade Representative to negotiate intellectual property issues. S.2300, Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, Lobbied to preserve the exclusivity of innovative prescription drugs.
Client expense: $2,760,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2006 · mid_year · Pharmacy
1. H.R. 4241, House Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 2. S. 1932, Senate Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 3. H.R. 3199, USA Patriot Act Reauthorization 4. S. 1716, Emergency Health Care Relief Act of 2005 5. H.R. 4297, the Tax Relief Extension Reconciliation Act 6. H.R. 3010, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006 7. S. 544, the Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act of 2005 8. H.R. 3205, the Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act of 2005 9. H.R. 1132, the National All Schedules Prescription Electronic Reporting Act of 2005 10. S. 518, the National All Schedules Prescription Electronic Reporting Act of 2005 11. S. 1392, the Federal Trade Commission Reauthorization Act of 2005 12. S. 334, the Pharmaceutical Market Access and Drug Safety Act 13. H.R. 700, the Pharmaceutical Market Access and Drug Safety Act of 2005 14. S. 309, the Pharmaceutical Market Access Act 15. H.R. 328, the Pharmaceutical Market Access Act 16. S.3, the Protecting America in the War on Terror Act of 2005 17. H.R. 3010, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006 18. H.R. 1808, the Safe Online Drug Act of 2005 19. S. 399, the Ryan Haight Internet Pharmacy Consumer Protection Act of 2005 20. H.R. 840, the Ryan Haight Internet Pharmacy Consumer Protection Act of 2005 21. S. 14, the Fair Wage, Competition, and Investment Act of 2005 22. S. 534, the Health Efficient, Accessible, Low-Cost, Timely Healthcare Act of 2005 23. H.R. 5, the Health Efficient, Accessible, Low-Cost, Timely Healthcare Act of 2005 24. H.R. 1669, the Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2005 25. H.R. 1671, the Community Pharmacy Fairness Act of 2005 26. S. 103, the Combat Meth Act of 2005 27. H.R. 314, the Combat Meth Act of 2005 28. S. 102, the Exile Meth Act 29. H.R. 313, the Exile Meth Act 30. H.R. 3889, Meth Epidemic Elimination Act 31. H.R. 1446, the Methamphetamine Abuse Prevention Act of 2005 32. H.R. 1055, the Comprehensive Methamphetamine Response Act 33. H.R. 1056, the Methamphetamine Precursor Control Act of 2005 34. H.R. 1378, the Ephedrine Alkaloids Regulation Act of 2005 35. H.R. 2829, the Office of National Drug Control Policy Reauthorization Act of 2005 36. H.R. 3617, the Medicare Value-Based Purchasing for Physicians' Services Act of 2005 37. S. 1356, the Medicare Value Purchasing Act of 2005 38. S. 1408, the Identity Theft Protection Act 39. S. 1332, the Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2005 40. S. 930, the Food and Drug Administration Safety Act of 2005 41. H.R. 1652, the Access to Legal Pharmaceuticals Act 42. S. 809, the Access to Legal Pharmaceuticals Act 43. H.R. 1539, a bill to amend the Public Health Service Act with respect to the responsibilities of a pharmacy when a pharmacist employed by the pharmacy refuses to fill a valid prescription for a drug 44. S. 338, the Bipartisan Commission on Medicaid Act of 2005 45. H.R. 985, the Bipartisan Commission on Medicaid Act of 2005 46. S. Con.Res.18, Budget FY2006 Appropriations resolution 47. H. Con.Res.95, 18, Budget FY2006 Appropriations resolution 48. S. 1262, the Health Technology to Enhance Quality Act of 2005 49. S.3678, the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act 50. S.2564, the Biodefense and Pandemic Vaccine and Drug Development Act of 2006 51. H.R. 5533, the Biodefense and Pandemic Vaccine and Drug Development Act 52. H.R. 5262, Tax Free Savings Act of 2006 53. S. 3546, the Dietary Supplement and Nonprescription Drug Consumer Protection Act 54. H.R. 4157, the Health Information Technology Promotion Act of 2005 55. S. 2766, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007 56. S.2810, the Medicare Late Enrollment Assistance Act of 2006 57. H.R.5399, the Medicare Drug Benefit Enrollment Fairness Act of 2006 58. H.R. 5182, the Fair and Speedy Treatment (FAST) of Medicare Prescription Drug Claims Act of 2006 59. S. 2563, the Pharmacist Access and Recognition in Medicare (PhARM) Act of 2006 60. S. 2664, the Pharmacy Access Improvement (PhAIm) Act of 2006 61. H.R. 4769, the Prescription Drug Elimination Act of 2006 62. S. 2300, the Lower Prices With Increased Competition and Efficient Development of Drugs Act (the Lower Priced Drugs Act) 63. H.R. 5166 – The Independent Pharmacy Protection Act of 2006 64. S. 2181, the Medicare State Reimbursement Act 65. S. 2183, the Requiring Emergency Pharmaceutical Access for Individual Relief (REPAIR) Act 66. H.R. 4297, the Tax Relief Extension Reconciliation Act 67. H.R. 5384, the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007 68. H.R.5441, the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2007 69. S. 2020, Tax Relief Act of 2005
Client expense: $460,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Administration on Aging, Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, White House Office