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Preserving Access to Laboratory Services Act of 2007
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2008 · first_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Medicare coverage of and reimbursement for pharmaceuticals in Parts B&D, including oncology, rheumatoid arthritis adn ESRD; Medicare durable medical equipment reimbursement and policy Medicare laboratory reimbursement and policy, including provisions in: H.R. 1321/S.2404, the Medicare Advance Laboratory Diagnostics Act of 2007; H.R> 3453/S.2099 (to repeal the Medicare competitive bidding project for clinical; laboratory services); comparative effectiveness policies, including provisions in H.R.3162 the Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007; Medicare coverage policy for blood glucose monitors and test strips; Medicare payments for diagnostic tests; Emergency preparedness for influenza pandemic; DACC/Competitive Bidding; lobbied activities of the PST Coalition. The PST Coalition lobbied Congress and CMS on matters related to reimbursement for and coverage of home prothrombin time testing.
Client expense: $1,332,417 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
H.R. 2606, 340B Program Improvement and Integrity Act of 2007, 340B drug price expansion H.R. 3162, Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007 H.R. 4, Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act, Medicare noninterference provisions H.R. 5480 Medicare Funding Warning Response Act of 2008 S. 1376, 340B Program Improvement and Integrity Act of 2007, 340B Drug price expansion S. 2029, Physician Payments Sunshine Act of 2007 S. 2662, Medicare Funding Warning Response Act of 2008 S. 3, Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act, Medicare noninterference provision Comparative Effectiveness S. 2099 "Preserving Access to Laboratory Services Act of 2007" Repeal of Competitive bidding demo ESRD "bundling issues" and ESRD drug reimbursement issues Medicare prescription drug benefit H.R. 1321 "Medicare Advanced Laboratory Diagnostic Act of 2007" S. 691/H.R. 1193 The Kidney Care Quality and Education Act CPT Coding decisions and HCPCS coding decisions Reimbursement for Part B Drugs administered in hospital out patient departments, dialysis centers and physician officers Physicians fee schedule payment rates for lab tests. Medicaid rebates H.R. 2184, The Enhanced health Care Value for All Act H.R. 6331 "Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008" S. 3101, "Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008" MIPPA Technical Connections H.R. 1472 Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008
Client expense: $658,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2008 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
S.3656, H.R. 7241 - Preserving Access to Healthcare (PATH) Act S. 2499 - Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP Extension Act of 2007 H.R. 2606 - The 340B Program Improvement and Integrity Act of 2007 S. 1376 - The 340B Program Improvement and Integrity Act of 2007 H.R. 3453 The Community Clinical Laboratory Fairness in Competition Act of 2007 HR 5613 - Protecting the Medicaid Safety Net Act of 2007 S.543 - Preserving Patient Access to Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospitals Act of 2007 S. 2099 - the Preserving Access to Laboratory Services Act of 2007 H.R. 6331/S.3101 - Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008
Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Medical/Disease Research/Clinical Labs
S.2099, Preserving Access to Laboratory Services Act of 2007 H.R.6761, Medicare Clinical Diagnostic Laboratory Fee Schedule Modernization Act of 2008 H.R.6331, Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 S.3101, Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008; Medicare: Date of Service S.3118, Preserving Access to Medicare Act of 2008 H.R.3162, Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007 S.1893, Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007 H.R.1321, Medicare Advanced Laboratory Diagnostics Act of 2007 S.2404, Medicare Advanced Laboratory Diagnostics Act of 2007 H.R.3453, Community Clinical Laboratory Fairness in Competition Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
2008 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
S.2099, Preserving Access to Laboratory Services Act of 2007 H.R.6761, Medicare Clinical Diagnostic Laboratory Fee Schedule Modernization Act of 2008 H.R.6331, Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 S.3101, Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 S.3118, Preserving Access to Medicare Act of 2008 H.R.3162, Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007 S.1893, Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007 H.R.1321, Medicare Advanced Laboratory Diagnostics Act of 2007 S.2404, Medicare Advanced Laboratory Diagnostics Act of 2007 H.R.3453, Community Clinical Laboratory Fairness in Competition Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
| Democratic |
| CA |
| Kent Conrad | Democratic | ND |
| Maria Cantwell | Democratic | WA |
| Mary L. Landrieu | Democratic | LA |
| Norm Coleman | Republican | MN |
| Pat Roberts | Republican | KS |
| Tim Johnson | Democratic | SD |
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
H.R. 1501, Medicare Lab. Services Access Act of 2007; Medicare Reimburs. for Clinical Laboratories; Implementation of the Medicare Modernization Act Provs. Related to Competitive Bidding for Lab Services; H.R. 3453, Community Clinical Laboratory Fairness in Competition Act; S. 2099, Preserving Access to Laboratories Services Act of 2007; H.R. 6331, Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act; H.R. 6761, Medicare Clinical Dignostic Laboratory Fee Schedule Modernization Act of 2008
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
2008 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
H.R.7128 - To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to improve the transparency of information on skilled nursing facilities and nursing facilities and to clarify and improve the targeting of the enforcement of requirements with respect to such facilities. H.R.7110 - Making supplemental appropriations for job creation and preservation, infrastructure investment, and economic and energy assistance for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes. H.R. 2807 - To intensify stem cell research showing evidence of substantial clinical benefit to patients, and for other purposes. H.R. 1783 - To amend the Social Security Act to enhance the social security of the Nation by ensuring adequate public-private infrastructure and to resolve to prevent, detect, treat, intervene in, and prosecute elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation, & for other purposes. H.R. 2521 - To provide loans and grants for fire sprinkler retrofitting in nursing facilities. H.R. 3025 - To amend title XVII of the Social Security Act to provide comprehensive improvements to the Medicare Prescription Drug Program, and for other purposes. H.R.1046 - To amend titles XI and XVIII of the Social Security Act to modernize the quality improvement organization (QIO) program. H.R.1841 - To amend the Social Security Act and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for an AmeriCare that assures the provision of health insurance coverage to all residents, and for other purposes. H.R.4082 - To improve the quality of, and access to, long-term care. H.R.3784 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve the quality of care in skilled nursing facilities under the Medicare Program through requiring the reporting of expenditures for nursing. H.R.976 - An act to amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to extend and improve the Children's Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes. H.R.4854 - To amend the provisions of title 31, United States Code, relating to false claims to clarify and make technical amendments to those provisions, and for other purposes. H.R.3453 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to repeal the Medicare competitive bidding demonstration project for clinical laboratory services. H.R.3180 - To amend title 31, United States Code, to clarify who is an original source for purposes of bringing a qui tam action. H.R. 5480 - To repond to a Medicare funding warning. H.R.6337 - To amend the Public Health Service Act to attract and retain trained health care professionals and direct care workers dedicated to providing quality care to the growing population of older Americans. H.R.5878 - To authorize programs to increase the number of nurses within the Armed Forces through assistance for service as nurse faculty or education as nurses, and for other purposes. H.R.2705 - To amend the Compact of Free Association Amendments Act of 2003, and for other purposes. H.R.6252 - To amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to delay and reform the Medicare competitive acquisition program for purchase of durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies. H.R. 5799 - To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to improve the transparency of information on skilled nursing facilities and nursing facilities and to clarify and improve the targeting of the enforcement of requirements with respect to such facilities. H.Res.1203 - Expressing support for designation of the week beginning May 11, 2008, as "National Nursing Home Week". S.Res.543 - A resolutioni designating the week beginning May 11, 2008, as "National Nursing Home Week". S. 2641 - A bill to amend title XVII and XIX of the Social Security Act to improve the transparenct of information on skilled nursing facilities and nursing facilities and to clarift and improce the targeting of the enforcement of requitements with respect to such facilities. S. 1980 - A bill to improve the quality of, and access to, long-term care. S. 2662 - A bill to respond to a Medicare funding warning. S. 2041 - A bill to amend the False Claims Act. S. 1693 - A bill to enhance the adoption of a nationwide interoperable health information technology system and to improce the quality and reduce the costs of health care in the United States. S. 1947 - A bill to amend title XI of the Social Security Act to improve the quality improvement organization (QIO) program. S. 2099 - A bill to amend title XVII of teh Social Security Act to repeal the medicare competitive bidding project for clinical laboratory services. S. 1070 - A bill to amend the Social Security Act to enhance the social security of the Nation by ensuring adequate public-private infrastructure and to resolve to prevent, detect, treat, intervene in, and prosecute elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation, and for other purposes. S. 1019 - A bill to provide comprehensive reform of the health care system of the United States, and for other purposes. S. 1814 - A bill to provide individuals with access to health information of which they are a subject, ensure personal privacy with respect to health related information, promote the use of non-identifiabel information for health research, impose criminal and civil penalties for unauthorized use of protected health information, to provide for the strong enforcement of these rights, and to protect States' rights. S. 1615 - A bill to provide loans and grants for fire sprinkler retrofitting in nursing facilities. S. 845 - A bill to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to expand and intensify programs with respect to research and related activities concerning elder falls. S. 334 - A bill to provide affordable, guaranteed private health coverage that will make Americans healthier and can never be taken away. S. 325 - A bill to provide for innovation in health care through State initiatives that expand coverage and access and improve quality and efficiency in the health care system. S. 1980 - A bill to improve the quality of, and access to, long-term care. S.2708 - A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to attract and retain trained health care professionals and direct care workers dedicated to providing quality care to the growing population of older Americans. S. 3144 - A bill to amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to delay and reform the Medicare competitive acquisition program for purchase of durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies. S.2603 - A bill to amend title XI and XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide increased civil and criminal penalties for acts involving fraud and abuse under the Medicare program and to increase the amount of the surety bond required for suppliers of durable medical equipment. S.2641- A bill to amend title XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to improve the transparency of information on skilled nursing facilities and nursing facilities and to clarify and improve the targeting of the enforcement of requirements with respect to such facilities. H.R.1424 - A bill to provide authority for the Federal Government to purchase and insure certain types of troubled assets for the purposes of providing stability to and preventing disruption in the economy and financial system and protecting taxpayers, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives for energy production and conservation, to extend certain expiring provisions, to provide individual income tax relief, and for other purposes. H.R. 5268 H.R. 5613 H.R. 6331 S. 2820
Client expense: $460,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
HR 1237 and S. 2510 Cytology Proficiency Improvement Act of 2007;S. 2099 Preserving Access to Laboratory Services Act of 2007; CPT Coding; Physician Self-Referral Provisions; HR 3453, Community Clinical Laboratory Fairness in Competition Act of 2007; MUE; SGR Reform; anti mark-up regulatory reform; HR 6331, the Medicare Improvement for Patients and Providers Act of 2008; Stark Related Provisions in Medicare
Client expense: $30,293 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Medical/Disease Research/Clinical Labs
HR 3162,Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007; S 976 Genomics and Personalized Medicine Act of 2007; S. 736 Laboratory Test Improvement Act ; , HR 1237 and S. 2510 Cytology Proficiency Improvement Act of 2007;S. 2099 Preserving Access to Laboratory Services Act of 2007; CPT Coding; Physician Self-Referral Provisions; HR 3453, Community Clinical Laboratory Fairness in Competition Act of 2007
Client expense: $30,293 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2008 · first_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Medicare coverage of and reimbursement for pharmaceuticals in Parts B&D, including oncology, rheumatoid arthritis and ESRD; Medicare durable medical equipment reimbursement and policy Medicare laboratory reimbursement and policy, including provisions in: H.R. 1321/S.2404, the Medicare Advance Laboratory Dianostics Act of 2007; H.R. 3453/S.2099 (to repeal the Medicare competitive bidding project for clinical; laboratory services); comparative effectiveness policies, including provisions in H.R. 3162 the Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007; Medicare coverage policy for blood glucose monitors and test strips; Medicare payments for diagnostic tests; Emergency preparedness for influenza pandemic; DACC/ Competitive Bidding; lobbied activities of the PST Coalition. The PST Coalition lobbied Cngress and CMS on matters related to reimbursement for and coverage of home prothrombin time testing.
Client expense: $1,332,417 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Sustainable Growth Rate- Support legislation that would halt Medicare physician payment cuts and support a permanent replacement for the current sustainable growth rate (SGR) that reflects current medical costs. (H.R. 6331 Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008, H.R. 2626, the Comprehensive HealthCARE act of 2007, S.2785, the Save Medicare Act of 2008); Technical Component Grandfather Support legislation that provides a permanent grandfather provision allowing independent laboratories to bill Medicare directly for certain physician pathology services. (H.R. 6331 Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008, H.R. 1105 and S. 458 the Physician Pathology Services Continuity Act of 2007) Competitive Bidding Demonstration Project- Support legislation that would repeal the Medicare Laboratory Competitive Bidding Demonstration project for diagnostic laboratory services. (H.R. 6331 Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008, H.R. 3453, the Community Clinical Laboratory Fairness in Competition Act of 2007, S 2099, the Preserving Access to Laboratory Services Act of 2007) Relative Value Update Reform- Oppose efforts to replace the current relative value review process with a federal advisory committee. Pay for Performance/Physician Quality Reporting Initiative (PQRI)- Ensure pathologists continue to have the option to participate in PQRI program and monitor for any potential harm. Support legislation that establishes and continues a bonus payment program under the PQRI. (H.R. 6331, Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008)
Client expense: $323,257 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
H.R. 2606, 340B Program Improvement and Integrity Act of 2007, 340B drug price expansion H.R. 3162, Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007 H.R. 4, Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act, Medicare noninterference provisions H.R. 5480 Medicare Funding Warning Response Act of 2008 S. 1376, 340B Program Improvement and Integrity Act of 2007, 340B Drug price expansion S. 2029, Physician Payments Sunshine Act of 2007 S. 2662, Medicare Funding Warning Response Act of 2008 S. 3, Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act, Medicare noninterference provision Comparative Effectiveness S. 2099 "Preserving Access to Laboratory Services Act of 2007" Repeal of Competitive bidding demo ESRD "bundling issues" and ESRD drug reimbursement issues Medicare prescription drug benefit H.R. 1321 "Medicare Advanced Laboratory Diagnostic Act of 2007" S. 691/H.R. 1193 The Kidney Care Quality and Education Act CPT Coding decisions and HCPCS coding decisions Reimbursement for Part B Drugs administered in hospital out patient departments, dialysis centers and physician officers Physicians fee schedule payment rates for lab tests. Medicaid rebates H.R. 2184, The Enhanced health Care Value for All Act H.R. 6331 "Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008" S. 3101, "Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008" MIPPA Technical Connections H.R. 1472 Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008
Client expense: $770,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
H.R. 1501, Medicare Lab. Services Access Act of 2007; Medicare Reimburs. for Clinical Laboratories; Implementation of the Medicare Modernization Act Provs. Related to Competitive Bidding for Lab Services; H.R. 3453, Community Clinical Laboratory Fairness in Competition Act; S. 2099, Preserving Access to Laboratories Services Act of 2007; H.R. 6331, Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act; H.R. 6761, Medicare Clinical Dignostic Laboratory Fee Schedule Modernization Act of 2008
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
2008 · third_quarter · Health Issues
H.R.7128 - To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to improve the transparency of information on skilled nursing facilities and nursing facilities and to clarify and improve the targeting of the enforcement of requirements with respect to such facilities. H.R.7110 - Making supplemental appropriations for job creation and preservation, infrastructure investment, and economic and energy assistance for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes. H.R. 2807 - To intensify stem cell research showing evidence of substantial clinical benefit to patients, and for other purposes. H.R. 1783 - To amend the Social Security Act to enhance the social security of the Nation by ensuring adequate public-private infrastructure and to resolve to prevent, detect, treat, intervene in, and prosecute elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation, & for other purposes. H.R. 2521 - To provide loans and grants for fire sprinkler retrofitting in nursing facilities. H.R. 3025 - To amend title XVII of the Social Security Act to provide comprehensive improvements to the Medicare Prescription Drug Program, and for other purposes. H.R.1046 - To amend titles XI and XVIII of the Social Security Act to modernize the quality improvement organization (QIO) program. H.R.1841 - To amend the Social Security Act and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for an AmeriCare that assures the provision of health insurance coverage to all residents, and for other purposes. H.R.4082 - To improve the quality of, and access to, long-term care. H.R.3784 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve the quality of care in skilled nursing facilities under the Medicare Program through requiring the reporting of expenditures for nursing. H.R.976 - An act to amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to extend and improve the Children's Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes. H.R.4854 - To amend the provisions of title 31, United States Code, relating to false claims to clarify and make technical amendments to those provisions, and for other purposes. H.R.3453 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to repeal the Medicare competitive bidding demonstration project for clinical laboratory services. H.R.3180 - To amend title 31, United States Code, to clarify who is an original source for purposes of bringing a qui tam action. H.R. 5480 - To repond to a Medicare funding warning. H.R.6337 - To amend the Public Health Service Act to attract and retain trained health care professionals and direct care workers dedicated to providing quality care to the growing population of older Americans. H.R.5878 - To authorize programs to increase the number of nurses within the Armed Forces through assistance for service as nurse faculty or education as nurses, and for other purposes. H.R.2705 - To amend the Compact of Free Association Amendments Act of 2003, and for other purposes. H.R.6252 - To amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to delay and reform the Medicare competitive acquisition program for purchase of durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies. H.R. 5799 - To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to improve the transparency of information on skilled nursing facilities and nursing facilities and to clarify and improve the targeting of the enforcement of requirements with respect to such facilities. H.Res.1203 - Expressing support for designation of the week beginning May 11, 2008, as "National Nursing Home Week". S.Res.543 - A resolutioni designating the week beginning May 11, 2008, as "National Nursing Home Week". S. 2641 - A bill to amend title XVII and XIX of the Social Security Act to improve the transparenct of information on skilled nursing facilities and nursing facilities and to clarift and improce the targeting of the enforcement of requitements with respect to such facilities. S. 1980 - A bill to improve the quality of, and access to, long-term care. S. 2662 - A bill to respond to a Medicare funding warning. S. 2041 - A bill to amend the False Claims Act. S. 1693 - A bill to enhance the adoption of a nationwide interoperable health information technology system and to improce the quality and reduce the costs of health care in the United States. S. 1947 - A bill to amend title XI of the Social Security Act to improve the quality improvement organization (QIO) program. S. 2099 - A bill to amend title XVII of teh Social Security Act to repeal the medicare competitive bidding project for clinical laboratory services. S. 1070 - A bill to amend the Social Security Act to enhance the social security of the Nation by ensuring adequate public-private infrastructure and to resolve to prevent, detect, treat, intervene in, and prosecute elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation, and for other purposes. S. 1019 - A bill to provide comprehensive reform of the health care system of the United States, and for other purposes. S. 1814 - A bill to provide individuals with access to health information of which they are a subject, ensure personal privacy with respect to health related information, promote the use of non-identifiabel information for health research, impose criminal and civil penalties for unauthorized use of protected health information, to provide for the strong enforcement of these rights, and to protect States' rights. S. 1615 - A bill to provide loans and grants for fire sprinkler retrofitting in nursing facilities. S. 845 - A bill to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to expand and intensify programs with respect to research and related activities concerning elder falls. S. 334 - A bill to provide affordable, guaranteed private health coverage that will make Americans healthier and can never be taken away. S. 325 - A bill to provide for innovation in health care through State initiatives that expand coverage and access and improve quality and efficiency in the health care system. S. 1980 - A bill to improve the quality of, and access to, long-term care. S.2708 - A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to attract and retain trained health care professionals and direct care workers dedicated to providing quality care to the growing population of older Americans. S. 3144 - A bill to amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to delay and reform the Medicare competitive acquisition program for purchase of durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies. S.2603 - A bill to amend title XI and XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide increased civil and criminal penalties for acts involving fraud and abuse under the Medicare program and to increase the amount of the surety bond required for suppliers of durable medical equipment. S.2641- A bill to amend title XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to improve the transparency of information on skilled nursing facilities and nursing facilities and to clarify and improve the targeting of the enforcement of requirements with respect to such facilities. H.R.1424 - A bill to provide authority for the Federal Government to purchase and insure certain types of troubled assets for the purposes of providing stability to and preventing disruption in the economy and financial system and protecting taxpayers, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives for energy production and conservation, to extend certain expiring provisions, to provide individual income tax relief, and for other purposes.
Client expense: $390,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
S.3656, H.R. 7241 - Preserving Access to Healthcare (PATH) Act S. 2499 - Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP Extension Act of 2007 H.R. 2606 - The 340B Program Improvement and Integrity Act of 2007 S. 1376 - The 340B Program Improvement and Integrity Act of 2007 H.R. 3453 The Community Clinical Laboratory Fairness in Competition Act of 2007 HR 5613 - Protecting the Medicaid Safety Net Act of 2007 S.543 - Preserving Patient Access to Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospitals Act of 2007 S. 2099 - the Preserving Access to Laboratory Services Act of 2007 H.R. 6331/S.3101 - Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008
Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
S.2099, Preserving Access to Laboratory Services Act of 2007 H.R.6761, Medicare Clinical Diagnostic Laboratory Fee Schedule Modernization Act of 2008 H.R.6331, Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 S.3101, Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 S.3118, Preserving Access to Medicare Act of 2008 H.R.3162, Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007 S.1893, Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007 H.R.1321, Medicare Advanced Laboratory Diagnostics Act of 2007 S.2404, Medicare Advanced Laboratory Diagnostics Act of 2007 H.R.3453, Community Clinical Laboratory Fairness in Competition Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Medical/Disease Research/Clinical Labs
S.2099, Preserving Access to Laboratory Services Act of 2007 H.R.6761, Medicare Clinical Diagnostic Laboratory Fee Schedule Modernization Act of 2008 H.R.6331, Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 S.3101, Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 S.3118, Preserving Access to Medicare Act of 2008 H.R.3162, Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007 S.1893, Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007 H.R.1321, Medicare Advanced Laboratory Diagnostics Act of 2007 S.2404, Medicare Advanced Laboratory Diagnostics Act of 2007 H.R.3453, Community Clinical Laboratory Fairness in Competition Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
HR 1237 and S. 2510 Cytology Proficiency Improvement Act of 2007;S. 2099 Preserving Access to Laboratory Services Act of 2007; CPT Coding; Physician Self-Referral Provisions; HR 3453, Community Clinical Laboratory Fairness in Competition Act of 2007; MUE; SGR Reform; anti mark-up regulatory reform; HR 6331, the Medicare Improvement for Patients and Providers Act of 2008; Stark Related Provisions in Medicare
Client expense: $52,740 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Medical/Disease Research/Clinical Labs
HR 3162,Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007; S 976 Genomics and Personalized Medicine Act of 2007; S. 736 Laboratory Test Improvement Act ; , HR 1237 and S. 2510 Cytology Proficiency Improvement Act of 2007;S. 2099 Preserving Access to Laboratory Services Act of 2007; CPT Coding; Physician Self-Referral Provisions; HR 3453, Community Clinical Laboratory Fairness in Competition Act of 2007
Client expense: $52,740 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2008 · second_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Support Medicare physician payment increase and quality reporting improvements HR 6331 Support repeal of Medicare competitive bidding demonstration for clinical lab services HR3453 and S2099
Client expense: $130,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · second_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Support Medicare physician payment increase and quality reporting improvements HR 6331 Support repeal of clinical lab Medicare competitive bidding demonstration project HR 3453, S 2099
Client expense: $130,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · second_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
H.R.1640, Energy Policy Act of 2005 - Nuclear Waste Fund Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2009 [S.3258]Nuclear Waste Fund Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2008[S.1751] Nuclear Waste Fund H.R.6, Energy Policy Act of 2005 - Nuclear Waste matters (Title VI) H.R.2419 : H.R.4538 : To amend the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 to require commercial nuclear utilities to transfer spent nuclear fuel pools into spent nuclear fuel dry casks and convey to the Secretary of Energy title to all spent nuclear fuel thus safely stored. Nuclear Waste Fund. S.2099 : A bill to amend the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 to require commercial nuclear utilities to transfer spent nuclear fuel from spent nuclear fuel pools into spent nuclear fuel dry casks and convey to the Secretary of Energy title to all spent nuclear fuel thus safely stored. Nuclear Waste Fund. H.R.5427 AMDT.197 to H.R.2419 Amendment sought to reduce funding for reprocessing and nuclear waste management by $15 million and reallocate those funds to energy efficiency programs. Nuclear Waste Fund. Nuclear Power Licensing Reform Act of 2007 [H.R.2162.IH] To provide certain requirements for the licensing of commercial nuclear facilities. Nuclear Waste Fund.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · second_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
H.R. 2606, 340B Program Improvement and Integrity Act of 2007, 340B drug price expansion H.R. 3162, Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007 H.R. 4, Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act, Medicare noninterference provisions H.R. 5480m Medicare Funding Warning Response Act of 2008 S. 1376, 340B Program Improvement and Integrity Act of 2007, 340B Drug price expansion S. 2029, Physician Payments Sunshine Act of 2007 S. 2662, Medicare Funding Warning Response Act of 2008 S. 3, Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act, Medicare noninterference provision Comparative Effectiveness S. 2099 "Preserving Access to Laboratory Services Act of 2007" Repeal of competitive bidding demo ESRD "bundling issues" and ESRD drug reimbursement issues Medicare prescription drug benefit H.R. 1321 "Medicare Advanced Laboratory Diagnostic Act of 2007" S.2404 "The Medicare Advanced Laboratory Diagnostic Act of 2007" S. 691/H.R. 1193 The Kidney Care Quality and Education Act CPT Coding decisions and HCPCS coding decisions Reimbursement for Part B Drugs administered in hospital outpatient departments, dialysis centers and physician officers Physicians fee schedule payment rates for lab tests. Medicaid rebates H.R. 2184, the Enhanced health Care Value for All Act H.R. 6331 "Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008" S.3101, "Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008"
Client expense: $668,115 · 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), SENATE
2008 · second_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
H.R. 1501, Medicare Laboratory Services Access Act of 2007; Medicare Reimbursement for Clinical Laboratories; Implementation of the Medicare Modernization Act Provisions Related to Competitive Bidding for Lab Services; H.R. 3453, Community Clinical Laboratory Fairness in Competition Act; S. 2099, Preserving Access to Laboratories Services Act of 2007; H.R. 6331, Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act.
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
2008 · second_quarter · Health Issues
HR 2807 - To intensify stem cell research showing evidence of substantial clinical benefit to patients, and for other purposes. HR 1783 - To amend the Social Security Act to enhance the social security of the Nation by ensuring adequate public-private infrastructure and to resolve to prevent, detect, treat, intervene in, and prosecute elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation, & for other purposes. H.R.2521 - To provide loans and grants for fire sprinkler retrofitting in nursing facilities. H.R.3025 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide comprehensive improvements to the Medicare Prescription Drug Program, and for other purposes. H.R.1046 - To amend titles XI and XVIII of the Social Security Act to modernize the quality improvement organization (QIO) program. H.R.1841 - To amend the Social Security Act and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for an AmeriCare that assures the provision of health insurance coverage to all residents, and for other purposes. H.R.4082 - To improve the quality of, and access to, long-term care. H.R.976 - An act to amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to extend and improve the Children's Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes. H.R.3784 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve the quality of care in skilled nursing facilities under the Medicare Program through requiring the reporting of expenditures for nursing. H.R.3453 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to repeal the Medicare competitive bidding demonstration project for clinical laboratory services. H.R.4854 - To amend the provisions of title 31, United States Code, relating to false claims to clarify and make technical amendments to those provisions, and for other purposes. H.R.3180 - To amend title 31, United States Code, to clarify who is an original source for purposes of bringing a qui tam action. H.R.5480 - To respond to a Medicare funding warning. S.1980 - A bill to improve the quality of, and access to, long-term care. S.2662 - A bill to respond to a medicare funding warning. S.2041 - A bill to amend the False Claims Act. S.1693 - A bill to enhance the adoption of a nationwide interoperable health information technology system and to improve the quality and reduce the costs of health care in the United States. S.2641 - A bill to amend title XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to improve the transparency of information on skilled nursing facilities and nursing facilities and to clarify and improve the targeting of the enforcement of requirements with respect to such facilities. S.1947 - A bill to amend title XI of the Social Security Act to improve the quality improvement organization (QIO) program. S.2099 - A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to repeal the Medicare competitive bidding project for clinical laboratory services. S.1070 - A bill to amend the Social Security Act to enhance the social security of the Nation by ensuring adequate public-private infrastructure and to resolve to prevent, detect, treat, intervene in, and prosecute elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation, and for other purposes. S.1019 - A bill to provide comprehensive reform of the health care system of the United States, and for other purposes. S.1814 - A bill to provide individuals with access to health information of which they are a subject, ensure personal privacy with respect to health related information, promote the use of non-identifiable information for health research, impose criminal and civil penalties for unauthorized use of protected health information, to provide for the strong enforcement of these rights, and to protect States' rights. S.1615 - A bill to provide loans and grants for fire sprinkler retrofitting in nursing facilities. S.845 - A bill to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to expand and intensify programs with respect to research and related activities concerning elder falls. S.334 - A bill to provide affordable, guaranteed private health coverage that will make Americans healthier and can never be taken away. S.325 - A bill to provide for innovation in health care through State initiatives that expand coverage and access and improve quality and efficiency in the health care system. S.1980 - A bill to improve the quality of, and access to, long-term care. S.2708 - A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to attract and retain trained health care professionals and direct care workers dedicated to providing quality care to the growing population of older Americans. H.R.6337 - To amend the Public Health Service Act to attract and retain trained health care professionals and direct care workers dedicated to providing quality care to the growing population of older Americans. H.R.5878 - To authorize programs to increase the number of nurses within the Armed Forces through assistance for service as nurse faculty or education as nurses, and for other purposes. H.R.2705 - To amend the Compact of Free Association Amendments Act of 2003, and for other purposes. H.R.6252 - To amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to delay and reform the Medicare competitive acquisition program for purchase of durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies. S.3144 - A bill to amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to delay and reform the Medicare competitive acquisition program for purchase of durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies. S.2603 - A bill to amend title XI and XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide increased civil and criminal penalties for acts involving fraud and abuse under the Medicare program and to increase the amount of the surety bond required for suppliers of durable medical equipment. S.2641 - A bill to amend title XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to improve the transparency of information on skilled nursing facilities and nursing facilities and to clarify and improve the targeting of the enforcement of requirements with respect to such facilities. H.R.5799 - To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to improve the transparency of information on skilled nursing facilities and nursing facilities and to clarify and improve the targeting of the enforcement of requirements with respect to such facilities. S.RES.543 - A resolution designating the week beginning May 11, 2008, as "National Nursing Home Week". H.RES.1203 - Expressing support for designation of the week beginning May 11, 2008, as "National Nursing Home Week".
Client expense: $380,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2008 · second_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Medicare durable medical equipment reimbursement and policy Medicare laboratory reimbursement and policy, including provisions in: H.R. 1321/S. 2404, the Medicare Advanced Laboratory Diagnostics Act of 2007 H.R. 3453/S. 2099 (to repeal the Medicare competitive bidding project for clinical laboratory services)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · second_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
S. 3101, S. 3118, H.R. 6331, H.R. 3162, S. 2404, H.R. 1321, H.R. 3453, S. 2099
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $45,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · second_quarter · Medical/Disease Research/Clinical Labs
S. 3101, S. 3118, H.R. 6331, H.R. 3162, S. 2404, H.R. 1321, H.R. 3453, S. 2099
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $45,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · second_quarter · Medical/Disease Research/Clinical Labs
HR 3162,Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007; S 976 Genomics and Personalized Medicine Act of 2007; S. 736 Laboratory Test Improvement Act ; , HR 1237 and S. 2510 Cytology Proficiency Improvement Act of 2007;S. 2099 Preserving Access to Laboratory Services Act of 2007; CPT Coding; Physician Self-Referral Provisions; HR 3453, Community Clinical Laboratory Fairness in Competition Act of 2007
Client expense: $95,110 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2008 · second_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
HR 1237 and S. 2510 Cytology Proficiency Improvement Act of 2007;S. 2099 Preserving Access to Laboratory Services Act of 2007; CPT Coding; Physician Self-Referral Provisions; HR 3453, Community Clinical Laboratory Fairness in Competition Act of 2007; MUE; SGR Reform; anti mark-up regulatory reform; HR 6331, the Medicare Improvement for Patients and Providers Act of 2008; Stark Related Provisions in Medicare
Client expense: $95,110 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2008 · second_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Concerned with the details of the implementation of the Medicare Competitive Bidding demonstration project for Part B clinical laboratory services mandated by the MMA. Have contacted Members of Congress regarding slowing down or repealing the program. Participated on lobbying visits in support of legislation that would repeal the competive bidding demonstration project mentioned above (HR 3453 & S 2099), and in support of HR 6331. Support inflation adjustment to Medicare specimen collection fee under Sec (h) (3) (a) of the Social Security Act. Advocated and secured cosponsors for the Medicare Labratory Services Act - HR 1501
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · second_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Medicare Physician Payments HR 6331 Repeal Clinical Lab Competitive Bidding HR 3453, S 2099
Client expense: $130,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · second_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Repeal of clinical laboratory reimbursement demonstration program (H.R. 3453, S. 2099, S. 3101, H.R. 6331) Potential inclusion of renal-related drugs in bundled payments for End-Stage Renal Disease reimbursement (S. 3101, H.R. 6331) Follow-on biologics legislation (H.R. 1038, H.R. 5629, S. 1695)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · second_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
S. 2499 - Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP Extension Act of 2007 H.R. 2606 - The 340B Program Improvement and Integrity Act of 2007 S. 1376 - The 340B Program Improvement and Integrity Act of 2007 H.R. 3453 - The Community Clinical Laboratory Fairness in Competition Act of 2007 HR 5613 - Protecting the Medicaid Safety Net Act of 2007 S.543 - Preserving Patient Access to Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospitals Act of 2007 S. 2099 - the Preserving Access to Laboratory Services Act of 2007 H.R. 6331/S.3101 - Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008
Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · second_quarter · Health Issues
HR 3453-Community Clinical Laboratory Fairness in Competition Act S 2099 - Preserving Access to Laboratory Services Act of 2007
Client expense: $150,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · second_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Competitive Bidding for Laboratory Services in Medicare PL 108-173 S 2099 HR 3453
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
2008 · first_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Support Medicare physician payment update and related amendments to Medicare reimbursement; support repeal of clinical lab competitive bidding demonstration (HR 3453, S 2099)
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · first_quarter · Health Issues
HR 2807 - To intensify stem cell research showing evidence of substantial clinical benefit to patients, and for other purposes. HR 1783 - To amend the Social Security Act to enhance the social security of the Nation by ensuring adequate public-private infrastructure and to resolve to prevent, detect, treat, intervene in, and prosecute elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation, & for other purposes. H.R.2521 - To provide loans and grants for fire sprinkler retrofitting in nursing facilities. H.R.3025 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide comprehensive improvements to the Medicare Prescription Drug Program, and for other purposes. H.R.1046 - To amend titles XI and XVIII of the Social Security Act to modernize the quality improvement organization (QIO) program. H.R.1841 - To amend the Social Security Act and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for an AmeriCare that assures the provision of health insurance coverage to all residents, and for other purposes. H.R.4082 - To improve the quality of, and access to, long-term care. H.R.976 - An act to amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to extend and improve the Children's Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes. H.R.3784 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve the quality of care in skilled nursing facilities under the Medicare Program through requiring the reporting of expenditures for nursing. H.R.3453 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to repeal the Medicare competitive bidding demonstration project for clinical laboratory services. H.R.4854 - To amend the provisions of title 31, United States Code, relating to false claims to clarify and make technical amendments to those provisions, and for other purposes. H.R.3180 - To amend title 31, United States Code, to clarify who is an original source for purposes of bringing a qui tam action. H.R.5480 - To respond to a Medicare funding warning. S.1980 - A bill to improve the quality of, and access to, long-term care. S.2662 - A bill to respond to a medicare funding warning. S.2041 - A bill to amend the False Claims Act. S.1693 - A bill to enhance the adoption of a nationwide interoperable health information technology system and to improve the quality and reduce the costs of health care in the United States. S.2641 - A bill to amend title XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to improve the transparency of information on skilled nursing facilities and nursing facilities and to clarify and improve the targeting of the enforcement of requirements with respect to such facilities. S.1947 - A bill to amend title XI of the Social Security Act to improve the quality improvement organization (QIO) program. S.2099 - A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to repeal the Medicare competitive bidding project for clinical laboratory services. S.1070 - A bill to amend the Social Security Act to enhance the social security of the Nation by ensuring adequate public-private infrastructure and to resolve to prevent, detect, treat, intervene in, and prosecute elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation, and for other purposes. S.1019 - A bill to provide comprehensive reform of the health care system of the United States, and for other purposes. S.1814 - A bill to provide individuals with access to health information of which they are a subject, ensure personal privacy with respect to health related information, promote the use of non-identifiable information for health research, impose criminal and civil penalties for unauthorized use of protected health information, to provide for the strong enforcement of these rights, and to protect States' rights. S.1615 - A bill to provide loans and grants for fire sprinkler retrofitting in nursing facilities. S.845 - A bill to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to expand and intensify programs with respect to research and related activities concerning elder falls. S.334 - A bill to provide affordable, guaranteed private health coverage that will make Americans healthier and can never be taken away. S.325 - A bill to provide for innovation in health care through State initiatives that expand coverage and access and improve quality and efficiency in the health care system. S.1980 - A bill to improve the quality of, and access to, long-term care.
Client expense: $420,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2008 · first_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
H.R.1640, Energy Policy Act of 2005 - Nuclear Waste Fund H.R. 2419, Making Appropriations for energy and water development for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2006 and for other purposes. - Nuclear Waste Fund S. 1751: Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2008 -Nuclear Waste Fund Nuclear Waste Fund. H.R.4538 : To amend the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 to require commercial nuclear utilities to transfer spent nuclear fuel pools into spent nuclear fuel dry casks and convey to the Secretary of Energy title to all spent nuclear fuel thus safely stored. Nuclear Waste Fund. H.R.5427 : Making appropriations for energy and water development for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, and for other purposes. Nuclear Waste Fund. S.2099 : A bill to amend the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 to require commercial nuclear utilities to transfer spent nuclear fuel from spent nuclear fuel pools into spent nuclear fuel dry casks and convey to the Secretary of Energy title to all spent nuclear fuel thus safely stored. Nuclear Waste Fund. H.R.5427 : Making appropriations for energy and water development for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, and for other purposes. Nuclear Waste Fund. H.AMDT.197 to H.R.2419 Amendment sought to reduce funding for reprocessing and nuclear waste management by $15 million and reallocate those funds to energy efficiency programs. Nuclear Waste Fund. Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2007 [H.R.5427.RS ] Nuclear Waste Fund. Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 [H.R.2641.RH] Making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes. Nuclear Waste Fund. Nuclear Power Licensing Reform Act of 2007 [H.R.2162.IH] To provide certain requirements for the licensing of commercial nuclear facilities. Nuclear Waste Fund.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
2008 · first_quarter · Health Issues
H.R.2807 - To intensify stem cell research showing evidence of substantial clinical benefit to patients, and for other purposes. H.R.1783 - To amend the Social Security Act to enhance the social security of the Nation by ensuring adequate public-private infrastructure and to resolve to prevent, detect, treat, intervene in, and prosecute elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation, and for other purposes. H.R.2521 - To provide loans and grants for fire sprinkler retrofitting in nursing facilities. H.R.3025 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide comprehensive improvements to the Medicare Prescription Drug Program, and for other purposes. H.R.1046 - To amend titles XI and XVIII of the Social Security Act to modernize the quality improvement organization (QIO) program. H.R.1841 - To amend the Social Security Act and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for an AmeriCare that assures the provision of health insurance coverage to all residents, and for other purposes. H.R.4082 - To improve the quality of, and access to, long-term care. H.R.976 - An act to amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to extend and improve the Children's Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes. H.R.3784 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve the quality of care in skilled nursing facilities under the Medicare Program through requiring the reporting of expenditures for nursing. H.R.3453 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to repeal the Medicare competitive bidding demonstration project for clinical laboratory services. H.R.4854 - To amend the provisions of title 31, United States Code, relating to false claims to clarify and make technical amendments to those provisions, and for other purposes. H.R.3180 - To amend title 31, United States Code, to clarify who is an original source for purposes of bringing a qui tam action. H.R.5480 - To respond to a Medicare funding warning. S.1980 - A bill to improve the quality of, and access to, long-term care. S.2662 - A bill to respond to a Medicare funding warning. S.2041 - A bill to amend the False Claims Act. S.1693 - A bill to enhance the adoption of a nationwide interoperable health information technology system and to improve the quality and reduce the costs of health care in the United States. S.2641 - A bill to amend title XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to improve the transparency of information on skilled nursing facilities and nursing facilities and to clarify and improve the targeting of the enforcement of requirements with respect to such facilities. S.1947 - A bill to amend title XI of the Social Security Act to improve the quality improvement organization (QIO) program. S.2099 - A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to repeal the Medicare competitive bidding project for clinical laboratory services. S.1070 - A bill to amend the Social Security Act to enhance the social security of the Nation by ensuring adequate public-private infrastructure and to resolve to prevent, detect, treat, intervene in, and prosecute elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation, and for other purposes. S.1019 - A bill to provide comprehensive reform of the health care system of the United States, and for other purposes. S.1814 - A bill to provide individuals with access to health information of which they are a subject, ensure personal privacy with respect to health related information, promote the use of non-identifiable information for health research, impose criminal and civil penalties for unauthorized use of protected health information, to provide for the strong enforcement of these rights, and to protect States' rights. S.1615 - A bill to provide loans and grants for fire sprinkler retrofitting in nursing facilities. S.845 - A bill to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to expand and intensify programs with respect to research and related activities concerning elder falls. S.334 - A bill to provide affordable, guaranteed private health coverage that will make Americans healthier and can never be taken away. S.325 - A bill to provide for innovation in health care through State initiatives that expand coverage and access and improve quality and efficiency in the health care system. S.1980 - A bill to improve the quality of, and access to, long-term care.
Client expense: $420,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2008 · first_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Support Medicare physician payment update and related amendments to Medicar reimbursement, support repeal of clinical lab competitive bidding (HR 3453, S 2099)
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · first_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Medicare coverage of and reimbursement for pharmaceuticals in Parts B&D, including oncology, rheumatoid arthritis and ESRD; Medicare durable medical equipment reimbursement and policy Medicare laboratory reimbursement and policy, including provisions in: H.R. 1321/S.2404, the Medicare Advance Laboratory Dianostics Act of 2007; H.R. 3453/S.2099 (to repeal the Medicare competitive bidding project for clinical; laboratory services); comparative effectiveness policies, including provisions in H.R. 3162 the Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007; Medicare coverage policy for blood glucose monitors and test strips; Medicare payments for diagnostic tests; Emergency preparedness for influenza pandemic; DACC/ Competitive Bidding; lobbied activities of the PST Coalition. The PST Coalition lobbied Cngress and CMS on matters related to reimbursement for and coverage of home prothrombin time testing.
Client expense: $1,296,417 · Firm income: Not reported
2008 · first_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Medicare durable medical equipment reimbursement and policy Medicare laboratory reimbursement and policy, including provisions in: H.R. 1321/S. 2404, the Medicare Advanced Laboratory Diagnostics Act of 2007 H.R. 3453/S. 2099 (to repeal the Medicare competitive bidding project for clinical laboratory services)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · first_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
HR 1237 and S. 2510 Cytology Proficiency Improvement Act of 2007;S. 2099 Preserving Access to Laboratory Services Act of 2007; CPT Coding; Physician Self-Referral Provisions; HR 3453, Community Clinical Laboratory Fairness in Competition Act of 2007; MUE; SGR Reform; anti mark-up regulatory reform
Client expense: $60,272 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2008 · first_quarter · Medical/Disease Research/Clinical Labs
HR 3162,Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007; S 976 Genomics and Personalized Medicine Act of 2007; S. 736 Laboratory Test Improvement Act ; , HR 1237 and S. 2510 Cytology Proficiency Improvement Act of 2007;S. 2099 Preserving Access to Laboratory Services Act of 2007; CPT Coding; Physician Self-Referral Provisions; HR 3453, Community Clinical Laboratory Fairness in Competition Act of 2007
Client expense: $60,272 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2008 · first_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
H.R. 2606, 340B Program Improvement and Integrity Act of 2007, 340 B drug price expansion H.R. 3162, Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007 H.R. 4, Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act, Medicare noninterference provisions H.R. 5480, Medicare Funding Warning Response Act of 2008 S. 1376, 340B Program Improvement and Integrity Act of 2007, 340 B Drug price expansion S. 2029, Physician Payments Sunshine Act of 2007 S. 2662, Medicare Funding Warning Response Act of 2008 S. 3, Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act, Medicare noninterference provision Comparative Effectiveness S. 2099 "Preserving Access to Laboratory Services Act of 2007" Repeal of competitive bidding demo Bundling payment system for dialysis centers Medicare prescription drug benefit H.R. 1321 "Medicare Advanced Laboratory Diagnostics Act of 2007" S.2404 "The Medicare Advanced Laboratory Diagnostic Act of 2007" S.691/H.R. 1193 The Kidney Care Quality and Education Act CPT Coding decisions and HCPCS coding decisions Reimbursement for Part B Drugs administered in hospital outpatient departments, dialysis centers and physician officers. Physicians fee schedule payment rates for lab tests. Medicaid rebates H.R. 2184, the Enhanced Health Care Value for All Act
Client expense: $640,000 · 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), SENATE
2008 · first_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
S.2099: A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to repeal the Medicare competitive bidding project for clinical laboratory services. Issues related to development of legislation to provide an update for physician payments under Medicare, including appropriate payment for clinical laboratory services.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · first_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 3453 - Community Clinical Laboratory Fairness in Competition Act of 2007 S. 2099 - Preserving Access to Laboratory Services Act of 2007
Client expense: $90,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · first_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
H.R. 1501, Medicare Laboratory Services Access Act of 2007; Medicare Reimbursement for Clinical Laboratories; Implementation of the Medicare Modernization Act Provisions Related to Competitive Bidding for Lab Services; H.R. 3453, Community Clinical Laboratory Fairness in Competition Act; S. 2099, Preserving Access to Laboratories Services 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
2008 · first_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Concerned with the details of the implementation of the Medicare Competitive Bidding demonstration project for Part B clinical laboratory services mandated by the MMA. Have contacted Members of Congress regarding slowing down or repealing the program. Participated on lobbying visits in support of legislation that would repeal the competitive bidding demonstration project mentioned above (HR 3453 & S 2099). Oppose any efforts to extend the CPI freeze to clinical laboratory fee schedules mandated by MMA. Oppose MedPac recommendations to require submission of lab results with every Medicare claim for laboratory services. Support inflation adjustment to Medicare specimen collection fee under Sec. (h) (3) (a) of the Social Security Act. Advocated and secured cosponsors for the Medicare Laboratory Services Act - HR 1501
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE