Home Health Care Access Protection Act of 2007

H.R. 1, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (as enrolled and agreed to by both House and Senate) -- sections 3000 - 3018, 4301, and 5001; also made contact regarding potential inclusion of home health rural add-on as amendment S. 2181/H.R.3865: The Home Health Care Access Protection Act - All sections H.R. 2860, The Health Care Access and Rural Equity Act of 2007 -- sections 305 and 309 S. 457, Fostering Independence Through Technology Act of 2009 -- All sections S. 1605, Craig Thomas Rural Hospital and Provider Equity Act of 2007 -- sections 11, 14 and 18 S. 1678, Home Health Care Planning Improvement Act of 2007 -- All sections H.R. 6163, Medicare Telehealth Enhancement Act of 2008 -- sections 104, 105, and 106 S. 3613/H.R. 7114, The Independence at Home Act of 2008 -- All sections S. 1340, The Geriatric Assessment and Chronic Care Coordination Act of 2007 -- All sections S. 3484/H.R. 6873 -- The Medicare Hospice Protection Act of 2008 -- All sections S. 421 Hospice Protection Act (2008) -- All sections S. 631 -- The Patient Safety and Abuse Prevention Act of 2009 -- All sections S. 1123The Medicare Rural Home Health Preservation Act All sections S. 697/H.R. 1721 Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS Act) All sections

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

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

H.R. 1, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (as enrolled and agreed to by both House and Senate) -- sections 3000 - 3018, 4301, and 5001; also made contact regarding potential inclusion of home health rural add-on as amendment S. 2181/H.R.3865: The Home Health Care Access Protection Act - All sections H.R. 2860, The Health Care Access and Rural Equity Act of 2007 -- sections 305 and 309 S. 457, Fostering Independence Through Technology Act of 2009 -- All sections S. 1605, Craig Thomas Rural Hospital and Provider Equity Act of 2007 -- sections 11, 14 and 18 S. 1678, Home Health Care Planning Improvement Act of 2007 -- All sections H.R. 6163, Medicare Telehealth Enhancement Act of 2008 -- sections 104, 105, and 106 S. 3613/H.R. 7114, The Independence at Home Act of 2008 -- All sections S. 1340, The Geriatric Assessment and Chronic Care Coordination Act of 2007 -- All sections S. 3484/H.R. 6873 -- The Medicare Hospice Protection Act of 2008 -- All sections S. 421 Hospice Protection Act (2008) -- All sections S. 631 -- The Patient Safety and Abuse Prevention Act of 2009 -- All sections

Client expense: $160,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act 2008 (H.R. 6331; S. 3101); CMS Proposed Rule for FY 2009 Hospice Payments; Home Health Access Protection Act 2007 (H.R. 3865; S. 2181); Medicare Hospice Protection Act 2008 (H.R. 6873; S. 3484); Independence At Home (S. 3613; H.R. 7114); Medicare Home Health Rural Add-on in CR

Client expense: $34,786 · Firm income: Not reported

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

Issues related to Medicare home health reimbursement, including market basket adjustment, rural add-on, and telemedicine reimbursement. Home Health Access and Protection Act of 2007 (HR 3865/S2181) all aspects. (HR 6331/S3101) Medicare Improvements for Patients & Providers Act of 2008--home care related issues. S3689,S3604, HR7110FMAP increase -- increases the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) for New York State Medicaid programs

Client expense: $25,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues related to home and hospice care, rural health, telehealth, medicare and state's health insurance program legislation (H.R. 6331); The Health Care Access and Rural Equity Act of 2007 (H.R. 2860); Craig Thomas Rural Hospital and Provider Equity Act of 2007 (S. 1605); Home Health Care Planning Improvement Act of 2007 (S. 1678); The Fair Home Health Care Act (S. 2181/H.R. 3865) Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 (S. 3101); Preserving Access to Medicare Act of 2008 (S. 3118); The Medicare Hospice Protection Act (S. 3484/H.R. 6873); The Home Health Care Planning Improvement Act (S. 1628/H.R. 6826)

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

H.R. 2860, The Health Care Access and Rural Equity Act of 2007 -- sections 305 and 309 S. 321, Fostering Independence Through Technology Act of 2007 -- All sections S. 1605, Craig Thomas Rural Hospital and Provider Equity Act of 2007 -- sections 14 and 18 S. 1678, Home Health Care Planning Improvement Act of 2007 -- All sections S. 2181/H.R. 3865, The Fair Home Health Care Act -- All sections H.R. 6331, Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 -- effort to include home health rural add-on as amendment S. 3101, Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 --effort to include home health rural add-on as amendment S. 3118, Preserving Access to Medicare Act of 2008 -- section 112 H.R. 5613/S. 2819, Protecting the Medicaid Safety Net Act of 2008 -- All sections H.R. 2642, Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008 -- Title VII Medicaid H.R. 6163, Medicare Telehealth Enhancement Act of 2008 -- sections 104, 105, and 106 S. 3613/H.R. 7114, The Independence at Home Act -- All sections S. 1340, The Geriatric Assessment and Chronic Care Coordination Act of 2007 -- All sections S. 3484/H.R. 6873 -- The Medicare Hospice Protection Act -- All sections S. 1628/H.R. 6826 -- The Home Health Care Planning Improvement Act -- All sections S. 1577/H.R. 3078 -- The Patient Safety and Abuse Prevention Act -- All sections

Client expense: $170,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act 2008 (H.R. 6331; S. 3101); CMS Proposed Rule for FY 2009 Hospice Payments; Home Health Access Protection Act 2007 (H.R. 3865; S. 2181); Medicare Hospice Protection Act 2008 (H.R. 6873; S. 3484); Independence At Home (S. 3613; H.R. 7114); Medicare Home Health Rural Add-on in CR

Client expense: $34,768 · Firm income: Not reported

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

Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act 2008 (H.R. 6331; S. 3101); CMS Proposed Rule for FY 2009 Hospice Payments; Home Health Access Protection Act 2007 (H.R. 3865; S. 2181); Medicare Hospice Protection Act 2008 (H.R. 6873; S. 3484); Independence At Home (S. 3613; H.R. 7114); Medicare Home Health Rural Add-on in CR

Client expense: $34,768 · Firm income: Not reported

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

S. 2181 "America's Climate Security Act of 2007". Specifically, how recycling can help to reduce carbon emissions and other greenhouse gases.

Client expense: $140,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues related to Medicare home health reimbursement, including market basket adjustment, rural add-on, and telemedicine reimbursement. Home Health Access and Protection Act of 2007 (HR 3865/S2181) all aspects. (HR 6331/S3101) Medicare Improvements for Patients & Providers Act of 2008--home care related issues. Fostering Independence through Technology Act (S321)-telehealth utilization provisions. Dual-Eligible Third Party Liability Demonstration. State Plan flexibility re:personal assist. HR 7110--Unemployment and Job Creation Relief Act--Advocated for increased Federal Medicaid Assistance Percentage funds; HR 5613 Medicaid Regulation Moratorium; HR 6331/S 3101 Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008--sustained funding for home care and restoration of rural add-on.

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

H.R. 2860, The Health Care Access and Rural Equity Act of 2007 -- sections 305 and 309 S. 321, Fostering Independence Through Technology Act of 2007 -- All sections S. 1605, Craig Thomas Rural Hospital and Provider Equity Act of 2007 -- sections 14 and 18 S. 1678, Home Health Care Planning Improvement Act of 2007 -- All sections S. 2181/H.R. 3865, The Fair Home Health Care Act -- All sections H.R. 6331, Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 -- effort to include home health rural add-on as amendment S. 3101, Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 --effort to include home health rural add-on as amendment S. 3118, Preserving Access to Medicare Act of 2008 -- section 112 H.R. 5613/S. 2819, Protecting the Medicaid Safety Net Act of 2008 -- All sections H.R. 2642, Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008 -- Title VII Medicaid H.R. 6163, Medicare Telehealth Enhancement Act of 2008 -- sections 104, 105, and 106 S. 3613/H.R. 7114, The Independence at Home Act -- All sections S. 1340, The Geriatric Assessment and Chronic Care Coordination Act of 2007 -- All sections S. 3484/H.R. 6873 -- The Medicare Hospice Protection Act -- All sections S. 1628/H.R. 6826 -- The Home Health Care Planning Improvement Act -- All sections S. 1577/H.R. 3078 -- The Patient Safety and Abuse Prevention Act -- All sections

Client expense: $92,550 · Firm income: Not reported

H.R. 2860, The Health Care Access and Rural Equity Act of 2007 -- sections 305 and 309 S. 321, Fostering Independence Through Technology Act of 2007 -- All sections S. 1605, Craig Thomas Rural Hospital and Provider Equity Act of 2007 -- sections 14 and 18 S. 1678, Home Health Care Planning Improvement Act of 2007 -- All sections S. 2181/H.R. 3865, The Fair Home Health Care Act -- All sections H.R. 6331, Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 -- effort to include home health rural add-on as amendment S. 3101, Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 --effort to include home health rural add-on as amendment S. 3118, Preserving Access to Medicare Act of 2008 -- section 112 H.R. 5613/S. 2819, Protecting the Medicaid Safety Net Act of 2008 -- All sections H.R. 2642, Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008 -- Title VII Medicaid H.R. 6163, Medicare Telehealth Enhancement Act of 2008 -- sections 104, 105, and 106

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

H.R. 2860, sections 305 and 309; S. 321, All sections; S. 1605, sections 14 and 18; S. 1678, All sections; H.R. 2642, Title VII Medicaid; H.R. 6163, sections 104, 105, and 106; S. 3118, section 112; H.R. 5613/S. 2819, All sections; S. 3101 and H.R. 6331, rural add-on amendment effort; S. 2181/H.R. 3865, All sections

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

S. 2181 "America's Climate Security Act of 2007". Specifically, how recycling can help to reduce carbon emissions and other greenhouse gases.

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

Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Medicare Hospice Conditions of Participation CMS Hospice Wage Index Rule, CMS Reference #CMS-1548-P Home Health Care Access Protection Act (S. 2181/H.R. 3865) Draft OIG Supplemental Compliance Program Guidance for Nursing Facilities, File Code OIG-126-PN Medicare Hospice Caps Medicare Hospice Market Basket Medicare Home Health Market Basket Medicare Therapy Caps Medicare Improvement for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 (H.R. 6331)

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

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

Issues related to Medicare home health reimbursement, including market basket adjustment, rural add-on, and telemedicine reimbursement. Home Health Access and Protection Act of 2007 (HR 3865/S2181) all aspects. (HR 6331/S3101) Medicare Improvements for Patients & Providers Act of 2008--home care related issues. Fostering Independence through Technology Act (S321)-tlelhealth utilization provisions

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

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

H.R. 2860, The Health Care Access and Rural Equity Act of 2007 -- sections 305 and 309 S. 321, Fostering Independence Through Technology Act of 2007 -- All sections S. 1605, Craig Thomas Rural Hospital and Provider Equity Act of 2007 -- sections 14 and 18 S. 1678, Home Health Care Planning Improvement Act of 2007 -- All sections S. 2181/H.R. 3865, The Fair Home Health Care Act -- All sections H.R. 6331, Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 -- effort to include home health rural add-on as amendment S. 3101, Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 --effort to include home health rural add-on as amendment S. 3118, Preserving Access to Medicare Act of 2008 -- section 112 H.R. 5613/S. 2819, Protecting the Medicaid Safety Net Act of 2008 -- All sections H.R. 2642, Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008 -- Title VII Medicaid H.R. 6163, Medicare Telehealth Enhancement Act of 2008 -- sections 104, 105, and 106

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

S. 2181 "America's Climate Security Act of 2007". Specifically, how recycling can help to reduce carbon emissions and other greenhouse gases.

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

H.R. 2860 -- The Health Care Access and Rural Equity Act of 2007: Sections 305 and 309 H.R. 3162 -- The Children's Health and Medicare Act of 2007: Sections 412, 701, 702, 706, and 707 S. 321 -- Fostering Independence Through Technoogy Act of 2007: All sections S. 1605 -- Craig Thomas Rural Hospital and Provider Equity Act of 2007: Sections 14 and 18 S. 1678 -- Home Health Care Planning Improvement Act of 2007: All sections S. 2181/H.R. 3865 -- The Home Health Care Access Protection Act: All sections H.R. 3582 -- The Fair Home Health Care Act: All sections

Client expense: $170,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Issues related to Medicare home health reimbursement, including market basket adjustment, rural add-on, and telemedicine reimbursement. Home Health Access and Protection Act of 2007 (HR 3865/S2181) all aspects.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Medicare home health reimbursement; continuation of the home care rural add-on; market basket update; Home Health Access Protection Act of 2007 (HR 3865/S 2181); telehealth/health information technology (HR 1952, HR 2174/S 1032, S 321, S 716); pay for performance in home care; Medicaid reform; labor HHS (HJRes 20); home care coverage (HR 2567/S 870); long-term care (HR 2244/S. 1340); health care coverage/safety/quality (HR 1651, S 1052, S 1605, HR 378, HR 2122, HR 1621/S 799, S 1577)

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. 1678 -- Home Health Care Planning Improvement Act of 2007: All sections S. 2181/H.R. 3865 -- The Home Health Care Access Protection Act: All sections H.R. 3582 -- The Fair Home Health Care Act: All sections H.R. 2860 -- The Health Care Access and Rural Equity Act of 2007: Sections 305 and 309 H.R. 3162 -- The Children's Health and Medicare Act of 2007: Sections 412, 701, 702, 706, and 707 S. 321 -- Fostering Independence Through Technoogy Act of 2007: All sections S. 1605 -- Craig Thomas Rural Hospital and Provider Equity Act of 2007: Sections 14 and 18

Client expense: $487,210 · Firm income: Not reported