Colon Cancer Screen for Life Act of 2007

S. 1164/H.R. 1926: Colon Cancer Screen for Life Act of 2007 CY2009 Physician Fee Schedule and SGR issues CMS-1517-F: Revised Payment System Policies for Services Furnished in Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs) Beginning CY 2008 (formula and adequacy for GI ASCs) CMS-1404-P: Medicare Program: Proposed Changes to the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System and CY 2009 Payment Rates; Proposed Changes to the Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment System and CY 2009 Payment Rates (Provisions affecting ASC payments) CMS-1392-FC: Final Changes to the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System and CY 2008 Payment Rates (Provisions affecting ASC payments) CMS-1403-P: Proposed Revision to Payment Policies under the Physician Fee Schedule, and other Revisions to Part B for CY 2009; and Revisions to the Amendment of the E-Prescribing Exemption for Computer Generated Facsimile Transmissions (Proposed rule) (Provisions relating to anti-mark-up rule, independent diagnostic testing facilities, pay-for-performance/reporting, physician update and Welcome-to-Medicare physical) CMS0013P: HIPAA Administrative Simplification: Modification to Medical Data Code Set Standards to Adopt ICD10CM and ICD10PCS (Proposed rule) CMS0009P: Health Insurance Reform; Modifications to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Electronic Transaction Standards (Proposed rule; timeframe for adoption of 5010 standard) H.R. 1823/ S. 2250 The Ambulatory Surgical Center Medicare Payment Modernization Act H.R. 3060, The Colorectal Cancer Screening and Detection Coverage Act of 2007 H.R. 3162: Childrens Health and Medicare Protection (CHAMP) Act (Provisions on physician reimbursement and preventive services) S. 2785: "Save Medicare Act of 2008 Infection control in the ambulatory setting H.R. 4879, "Virtual Screening for Cancer Act of 2007." S. 2785/H.R. 6091, "Save Medicare Act, Physician reimbursement S. 3118, Preserving Access to Medicare Act S. 3101/H.R. 6331/P.L. 110-275, "Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act (MIPPA) of 2008, CMS National Coverage Analysis on Screening Computed Tomography Colonography (CTC) for Colorectal Cancer FDA labeling and approval of sedation agents used in endoscopy HR 6357: Protecting Records, Optimizing Treatment, and Easing Communication through Healthcare Technology Act of 2008' or the `PRO(TECH)T Act of 2008'. S. 3343/H.R. 6821 The Medicare Imaging Disclosure Sunshine Act of 2008 H. Res. 1381, Expressing the sense of the House that there should be an increased Federal commitment prioritizing prevention and public health for all people in the United States S. 3584, Obesity Prevention, Treatment, and Research Act of 2008 Revisions to the National Cancer Act, focus on lethal cancers

Client expense: $250,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

P.L. 110-173: Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP Extension Act of 2007; S. 1164: Colon Cancer Screen for Life Act of 2007; H.R. 1926: Colon Cancer Screen for Life Act of 2007; CY2009 Physician Fee Schedule and SGR Issues; CY2009 Ambulatory Surgery Center payment issues; H.R. 3963: Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization of 2007; H.R. 6331: Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-275); H.R. 4879: Virtual Screening for Cancer Act of 2007; H.R. 6684: Medicare Prescription Drug Cost Equalization Act; issues regarding revisions to the National Cancer Act focusing on lethal cancers.

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

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

S. 1164/HR 1926; HR 1823/S 2250; HE 3060 -- lobbying related to medicare reimbursement for GI procedures and services, as well as ambulatory surgery centers (ACSs) and infection control in the ambulatory setting.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $22,500

Government targets: Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS)

S. 1164/H.R. 1926 Colon Cancer Screen for Life Act; S. 3101/H.R. 6331, Medicare Improvement for Patients and Providers Act of 2008; S. 3118, Preserving Access to Medicare Act of 2008; S. 2250/H.R. 1823, Ambulatory Surgical Center Medicare Payment Modernization Act of 2007; CMS National Coverage Analysis on Screening Computed Tomography Colonography (CTC) for Cancer.

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

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

H.R.1926/S.1164: Colon Cancer Screen for Life Act H.R.6331/S.3101: Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act Ambulatory Surgical Center Payments

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

P.L. 110-173: Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP Extension Act of 2007; S. 1164: Colon Cancer Screen for Life Act of 2007; H.R. 1926: Colon Cancer Screen for Life Act of 2007; CY2009 Physician Fee Schedule and SGR Issues; CY2009 Ambulatory Surgery Center payment issues; H.R. 3963: Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization of 2007; H.R. 6331: Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-275); H.R. 4879: Virtual Screening for Cancer Act of 2007; H.R. 6684: Medicare Prescription Drug Cost Equalization Act; Discussions regarding revisions to the National Cancer Act focusing on lethal cancers.

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

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

S. 1164/H.R. 1926: Colon Cancer Screen for Life Act of 2007 CY2009 Physician Fee Schedule and SGR issues CMS-1517-F: Revised Payment System Policies for Services Furnished in Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs) Beginning CY 2008 (formula and adequacy for GI ASCs) CMS-1404-P: Medicare Program: Proposed Changes to the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System and CY 2009 Payment Rates; Proposed Changes to the Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment System and CY 2009 Payment Rates (Provisions affecting ASC payments) CMS-1392-FC: Final Changes to the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System and CY 2008 Payment Rates (Provisions affecting ASC payments) CMS-1403-P: Proposed Revision to Payment Policies under the Physician Fee Schedule, and other Revisions to Part B for CY 2009; and Revisions to the Amendment of the E-Prescribing; Exemption for Computer Generated Facsimile Transmissions (Proposed rule) (Provisions relating to anti-mark-up rule, independent diagnostic testing facilities, pay-for-performance/ reporting, physician update and Welcome-to-Medicare physical) CMS0013P: HIPAA Administrative Simplification: Modification to Medical Data Code Set Standards to Adopt ICD10CM and ICD10PCS (Proposed rule) CMS0009P: Health Insurance Reform; Modifications to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Electronic Transaction Standards (Proposed rule; timeframe for adoption of 5010 standard) H.R. 1823/ S. 2250 The Ambulatory Surgical Center Medicare Payment Modernization Act H.R. 3060, The Colorectal Cancer Screening and Detection Coverage Act of 2007 H.R. 3162: Childrens Health and Medicare Protection (CHAMP) Act (Provisions on physician reimbursement and preventive services) S. 2785: "Save Medicare Act of 2008 Infection control in the ambulatory setting H.R. 4879, "Virtual Screening for Cancer Act of 2007." S. 2785/H.R. 6091, "Save Medicare Act, Physician reimbursement S. 3118, Preserving Access to Medicare Act S. 3101/H.R. 6331/P.L. 110-275, "Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act (MIPPA) of 2008, CMS National Coverage Analysis on Screening Computed Tomography Colonography (CTC) for Colorectal Cancer FDA labeling and approval of sedation agents used in endoscopy HR 6357: Protecting Records, Optimizing Treatment, and Easing Communication through Healthcare Technology Act of 2008' or the `PRO(TECH)T Act of 2008'. S. 3343/H.R. 6821 The Medicare Imaging Disclosure Sunshine Act of 2008 H. Res. 1381, Expressing the sense of the House that there should be an increased Federal commitment prioritizing prevention and public health for all people in the United States S. 3584, Obesity Prevention, Treatment, and Research Act of 2008 Revisions to the National Cancer Act, focus on lethal cancers FDA communications to physicians on product issues

S. 1164/H.R. 1926: Colon Cancer Screen for Life Act of 2007 CY2009 Physician Fee Schedule and SGR issues CMS-1517-F: Revised Payment System Policies for Services Furnished in Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs) Beginning CY 2008 (formula and adequacy for GI ASCs) CMS-1404-P: Medicare Program: Proposed Changes to the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System and CY 2009 Payment Rates; Proposed Changes to the Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment System and CY 2009 Payment Rates (Provisions affecting ASC payments) CMS-1392-FC: Final Changes to the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System and CY 2008 Payment Rates (Provisions affecting ASC payments) CMS-1403-P: Proposed Revision to Payment Policies under the Physician Fee Schedule, and other Revisions to Part B for CY 2009; and Revisions to the Amendment of the E-Prescribing, Exemption for Computer Generated Facsimile Transmissions (Proposed rule) (Provisions relating to anti-mark-up rule, independent diagnostic testing facilities, pay-for- performance/ reporting, physician update and Welcome-to-Medicare physical) CMS0013P: HIPAA Administrative Simplification: Modification to Medical Data Code Set Standards to Adopt ICD10CM and ICD10PCS (Proposed rule) CMS0009P: Health Insurance Reform; Modifications to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Electronic Transaction Standards (Proposed rule; timeframe for adoption of 5010 standard) H.R. 1823/ S. 2250 The Ambulatory Surgical Center Medicare Payment Modernization Act H.R. 3060, The Colorectal Cancer Screening and Detection Coverage Act of 2007 H.R. 3162: Childrens Health and Medicare Protection (CHAMP) Act (Provisions on physician reimbursement and preventive services) S. 2785: "Save Medicare Act of 2008 Infection control in the ambulatory setting H.R. 4879, "Virtual Screening for Cancer Act of 2007." S. 2785/H.R. 6091, "Save Medicare Act, Physician reimbursement S. 3118, Preserving Access to Medicare Act S. 3101/H.R. 6331/P.L. 110-275, "Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act (MIPPA) of 2008, CMS National Coverage Analysis on Screening Computed Tomography Colonography (CTC) for Colorectal Cancer FDA labeling and approval of sedation agents used in endoscopy HR 6357: Protecting Records, Optimizing Treatment, and Easing Communication through Healthcare Technology Act of 2008' or the `PRO(TECH)T Act of 2008'. S. 3343/H.R. 6821 The Medicare Imaging Disclosure Sunshine Act of 2008 H. Res. 1381, Expressing the sense of the House that there should be an increased Federal commitment prioritizing prevention and public health for all people in the United States S. 3584, Obesity Prevention, Treatment, and Research Act of 2008 Revisions to the National Cancer Act, focus on lethal cancers FDA communications to physicians on product issues

S. 1164/HR 1926, Colon Cancer Screen for Life Act; S. 3101/HR 6331, Medicare Improvement for Patients and Providers Act of 2008; S. 3118, Preserving Access to Medicare Act of 2008. S. 2250/HR 1823, Ambulatory Surgical Center Medicare Payment Modernization Act of 2007.

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

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

P.L. 110-173: Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP Extension Act of 2007; S. 1164: Colon Cancer Screen for Life Act of 2007; H.R. 1926: Colon Cancer Screen for Life Act of 2007; CY2009 Physician Fee Schedule and SGR Issues; CY2009 Ambulatory Surgery Center payment issues; H.R. 3963: Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization of 2007; H.R. 6331: Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008; H.R. 4879: Virtual Screening for Cancer Act of 2007.

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

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

S. 1164/H.R. 1926: Colon Cancer Screen for Life Act of 2007 CY2009 Physician Fee Schedule and SGR issues CMS-1517-F: Revised Payment System Policies for Services Furnished in Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs) Beginning CY 2008 (formula and adequacy for GI ASCs) CMS-1392-P: Proposed Changes to the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System and CY 2008 Payment Rates; Proposed Changes to the Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment System and CY 2008 Rates; Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Proposed Changes to Hospital Conditions of Participation (formula and payment adequacy for GI ASCs) CMS-1392-FC Final Changes to the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System and CY 2008 Payment Rates (Provisions affecting ASC payments) H.R. 1823/ S. 2250 The Ambulatory Surgical Center Medicare Payment Modernization Act H.R. 3060, The Colorectal Cancer Screening and Detection Coverage Act of 2007 H.R. 3162: Childrens Health and Medicare Protection (CHAMP) Act (Provisions on physician reimbursement and preventive services) S. 2785: "Save Medicare Act of 2008 Infection control in the ambulatory setting H. CON. RES.302: Supporting the observance of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and for other purposes. H.R. 4879, "Virtual Screening for Cancer Act of 2007." S. 2785/H.R. 6091, "Save Medicare Act, Physician reimbursement S. 3118, Preserving Access to Medicare Act S. 3101: Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 H.R. 6331, "Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 CMS National Coverage Analysis on Screening Computed Tomography Colonography (CTC) for Colorectal Cancer FDA labeling and approval of sedation agents used in endoscopy

Client expense: $210,000 · Firm income: Not reported

S. 1164/H.R. 1926: Colon Cancer Screen for Life Act of 2007 CY2009 Physician Fee Schedule and SGR issues CMS-1517-F: Revised Payment System Policies for Services Furnished in Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs) Beginning CY 2008 (formula and adequacy for GI ASCs) CMS-1392-P: Proposed Changes to the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System and CY 2008 Payment Rates; Proposed Changes to the Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment System and CY 2008 Rates; Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Proposed Changes to Hospital Conditions of Participation (formula and payment adequacy for GI ASCs) CMS-1392-FC Final Changes to the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System and CY 2008 Payment Rates (Provisions affecting ASC payments) H.R. 1823/ S. 2250 The Ambulatory Surgical Center Medicare Payment Modernization Act H.R. 3060, The Colorectal Cancer Screening and Detection Coverage Act of 2007 H.R. 3162: Childrens Health and Medicare Protection (CHAMP) Act (Provisions on physician reimbursement and preventive services) S. 2785: "Save Medicare Act of 2008 Infection control in the ambulatory setting H. CON. RES.302: Supporting the observance of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and for other purposes. H.R. 4879, "Virtual Screening for Cancer Act of 2007." S. 2785/H.R. 6091, "Save Medicare Act, Physician reimbursement S. 3118, Preserving Access to Medicare Act S. 3101: Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 H.R. 6331, "Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 CMS National Coverage Analysis on Screening Computed Tomography Colonography (CTC) for Colorectal Cancer FDA labeling and approval of sedation agents used in endoscopy

Client expense: $210,000 · Firm income: Not reported

H.R.1926/S.1164: Colon Cancer Screen for Life Act H.R.6331/S.3101: Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act Ambulatory Surgical Center Payments

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

S. 1164/H.R. 1926 -- Lobbying related to Medicare reimbursement for GI procedures and services, as well as ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) and infection control in the ambulatory setting.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $22,500

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

S. 1164/H.R. 1926 -- lobbying related to Medicare reimbursement for GI procedures and services, as well as ambulatory surgery centers (ACSs) and infection control in the ambulatory setting.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $225,000

Government targets: Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS)

P.L. 110-173: Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP Extension Act of 2007; S. 1164: Colon Cancer Screen for Life Act of 2007; H.R. 1926: Colon Cancer Screen for Life Act of 2007; CY2009 Physician Fee Schedule and SGR Issues; CY2009 Ambulatory Surgery Center payment issues; H.R. 3963: Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization of 2007

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

S 631 - Remote Monitoring Access Act of 2007. A bill to provide for coverage of remote patient management services for chronic health care conditions under the Medicare Program. [Julie Cohen, Seth Radus, David Nexon] HR 1321/S 2404 - Medicaid Advanced Laboratory Diagnostics Act of 2007. A bill to improve payments under the Medicare clinical laboratory fee schedule. [Julie Cohen, Seth Radus] S 736 - Laboratory Test Improvement Act [David Nexon, Amy Cunniffe] HR 1293 - Access to Medicare Imaging Act - A bill to provide for a 2-year moratorium on certain Medicare physician payment reductions for advanced diagnostic imaging services [Seth Radus, David Nexon, Amy Cunniffe] HR 1926 // S 1164 - Colon Cancer Screen for Life Act [David Nexon, Amy Cunniffe] HR 3162 - Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007 - A bill to extend and improve the children's health insurance program, to improve beneficiary protections under the Medicare, Medicaid, and the CHIP program. [Amy Cunniffe, David Nexon] S 2029 // HR 5605 - Physician Payments Sunshine Act of 2007 - a bill to provide transparency in the relationship between physicians and manufacturers of drugs, devices, or medical supplies for which payment is made under Medicare, Medicaid, or SCHIP (Also previous DeFazio bill) [Seth Radus, David Nexon, Julie Cohen, Amy Cunniffe] S 2221 - Transparency in Medical Device Pricing Act of 2007 - A bill to provide for the reporting of sales price data for implantable medical devices [Seth Radus, Julie Cohen, Amy Cunniffe, David Nexon] HR 3023 - Drug and Medical Device Company Gift Disclosure Act - A bill to require the manufacturers, packers, and distributors of prescription drugs and medical devices to disclose certain gifts provided in connection with detailing, promotional, or other marketing activities [Seth Radus, Julie Cohen, Amy Cunniffe, David Nexon]

S. 1164/H.R. 1926 -- lobbying related to Medicare reimbursement for GI procedures and services, as well as ambulatory surgery centers (ACSs) and infection control in the ambulatory setting.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $22,500

H.R.1926: Colon Cancer Screen for Life Act S.1164: Colon Cancer Screen for Life Act Physician Payment Update Ambulatory Surgical Center Payments

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

HHS OIG study of ambulatory surgery centers. S. 1164, the Colon Cancer Screen for Life Act. H.R. 3162, The Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act, provisions pertaining to Medicare sustainable growth rate, colon cancer prevention. Infection control in the ambulatory setting.

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

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

S. 1164/H.R. 1926: Colon Cancer Screen for Life Act of 2007 CY2009 Physician Fee Schedule and SGR issues CMS-1517-F: Revised Payment System Policies for Services Furnished in Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs) Beginning CY 2008 (formula and adequacy for GI ASCs) CMS-1392-P: Proposed Changes to the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System and CY 2008 Payment Rates; Proposed Changes to the Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment System and CY 2008 Rates; Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Proposed Changes to Hospital Conditions of Participation (formula and payment adequacy for GI ASCs) CMS-1392-FC Final Changes to the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System and CY 2008 Payment Rates (Provisions affecting ASC payments) H.R. 1823/ S. 2250 The Ambulatory Surgical Center Medicare Payment Modernization Act H.R. 3060, The Colorectal Cancer Screening and Detection Coverage Act of 2007 H.R. 3162: Childrens Health and Medicare Protection (CHAMP) Act (Provisions on physician reimbursement and preventive services) S. 2785: "Save Medicare Act of 2008 Infection control in the ambulatory setting H. CON. RES.302: Supporting the observance of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and for other purposes CMS-3887P: Conditions for Coverage (CfCs) for Ambulatory Surgery Centers Participation in the Medicare and Medicaid Programs

Client expense: $90,000 · Firm income: Not reported

H.R. 1932 & S. 1164, the Colon Cancer Screen for Life Act of 2007, provisions to improve patient access to, and utilization of, the colorectal cancer screening benefit under the Medicare Program. H.R.3060, Colorectal Cancer Screening and Detection Coverage Age of 2007, provisions that would require private health plans to cover colorectal cancer screening. Proposed and Final Rules for CY2008 Medicare Ambulatory Surgical Centers/Outpatient Prospective Payment System (ASC/OPPS Rules). H.R. 3162, The Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007, and S. 2499, Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP Extension Act of 2007, provisions pertaining to Medicare Sustainable Growth Rate, and Medicare payment reductions. H.R. 3042, the Medicare Early Detection of Cancer Promotion Act of 2007, provisions that would eliminate coinsurance for colon cancer screening. H.R. 1853 and S. 2250 , Ambulatory Surgical Center Medicare Payment Modernization Act of 2007, regarding improved Medicare payment of Ambulatory Surgical Centers.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $100,000

H.R. 1932 & S. 1164, the Colon Cancer Screen for Life Act of 2007, provisions to improve patient access to, and utilization of, the colorectal cancer screening benefit under the Medicare Program. H.R.3060, Colorectal Cancer Screening and Detection Coverage Age of 2007, provisions that would require private health plans to cover colorectal cancer screening. Proposed and Final Rules for CY2008 Medicare Ambulatory Surgical Centers/Outpatient Prospective Payment System (ASC/OPPS Rules). H.R. 3162, The Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007, and S. 2499, Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP Extension Act of 2007, provisions pertaining to Medicare Sustainable Growth Rate, and Medicare payment reductions. H.R. 3042, the Medicare Early Detection of Cancer Promotion Act of 2007, provisions that would eliminate coinsurance for colon cancer screening. H.R. 1853 and S. 2250 , Ambulatory Surgical Center Medicare Payment Modernization Act of 2007, regarding improved Medicare payment of Ambulatory Surgical Centers.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $100,000

S. 2499 (P.L. 110-173): Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP Extension Act of 2007 S. 1164: Colon Cancer Screen for Life Act of 2007 H.R. 1926: Colon Cancer Screen for Life Act of 2007 CY2009 Physician Fee Schedule and SGR issues CY2009 Ambulatory Surgery Center payment issues H.R. 3963: Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization of 2007

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $100,000

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

H.R.3162: Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007 S.2499: Medicare, Medicaid and SCIP Extension Act of 2007 Ambulatory Surgical Center reimbursement H.R.1926: Colon Cancer Screen for Life Act S.1164: Colon Cancer Screen for Life Act Physician Payment Update Ambulatory Surgical Center

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

S. 2499 (P.L. 110-173): Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP Extension Act of 2007 (Provisions relating to physician payment) S. 1164/H.R. 1926: "Colon Cancer Screen for Life Act of 2007" CY2009 Physician Fee Schedule and SGR issues

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

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

S. 2499 (P.L. 110-173): Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP Extension Act of 2007 (Provisions relating to physician payment) S. 1164/H.R. 1926: Colon Cancer Screen for Life Act of 2007 CY2009 Physician Fee Schedule and SGR issues

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

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

H.R. 1932 & S. 1164, the Colon Cancer Screen for Life Act of 2007, provisions to improve patient access to, and utilization of, the colorectal cancer screening benefit under the Medicare Program. H.R.3060, Colorectal Cancer Screening and Detection Coverage Age of 2007, provisions that would require private health plans to cover colorectal cancer screening.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $100,000

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

CMS-1385-P: CY 2008 Physician Fee Schedule SGR issues H.R. 1738 "Colorectal Cancer Prevention, Early Detection and Treatment Act of 2007" S. 1164/H.R. 1926 "Colon Cancer Screen for Life Act of 2007" H.R. 3162 "Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007"-- Medicare provisions CMS-1392-P: CY 2008 Ambulatory Surgery Center Proposed Payment Rates

Client expense: $240,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

HR 2184-Enhanced Health Care Value for All Act of 2007. Bill to expand comparative effectiveness research and to increase funding for such research to improve the value of health care. HR 4/ S. 3-Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act of 2007. Bills for comparative effectiveness research pertaining to medical devices on behalf of Medicare beneficiaries. S. 631-Remote Monitoring Access Act of 2007. Bill pertaining to coverage of remote patient monitoring services for chronic health care conditions under the Medicare program. HR 1321-Medicare Advanced Laboratory Diagnostics Act of 2007. Bill to improve payments under the Medicare clinical laboratory fee schedule. S. 736-Laboratory Test Improvement Act. Bill to provide for the regulation and oversight of laboratory tests. HR 1293-Access to Medicare Imaging Act of 2007. Bill to provide for 2-year moratorium on certain Medicare physician payment reductions for advanced diagnostic imaging services. S. 976-Genomics and Personalized Medicine Act of 2007. Bill to secure the promise of personalized medicine for all Americans by expanding and accelerating genomics research and initiatives to improve accuracy of disease diagnosis, and identify novel treat. HR 1926/ S. 1164-Colon Cancer Screen for Life Act of 2007. Bills to improve patient access to, and utilization of, colorectal cancer screening benefit under the Medical Program. HR 3162-Children’s Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007. SCHIP Medicare legislation to extend children’s health insurance program, to improve beneficiary protections under the Medicare, Medicaid, and the CHIP program as relates to medical devices, and for other purposes.

Client expense: $1,550,356 · Firm income: Not reported

S.1164/H.R.1926 - Colon Cancer Screen for Life Act of 2007 P.L. 109-171: Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 CMS-1392-P: CY2008 Ambulatory Surgery Center Proposed Payment Rates CMS-1385-P: CY2008 Physician Fee Schedule H.R. 3162: Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007 S. 1893: Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007 SGR Issues

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

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

S.1164/H.R.1926 - Colon Cancer Screen for Life Act of 2007 P.L. 109-171: Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 H.R. 3162: Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007 S. 1893: Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007 CMS-1392-P: CY2008 Ambulatory Surgery Center Proposed Payment Rates CMS-1385-P: CY2008 Physician Fee Schedule SGR Issues

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

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

HR1926 S1164 Physician Payment Update Ambulatory Surgical Center

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