Catalyst to Better Diabetes Care Act of 2007

Improve the care and treatment of people with diabetes in H.R. 4836 and S. 2742, the National Diabetes Coordinator Act; H.R. 3544 and S. 2479, Catalyst for Better Diabetes Care Act; H.R. 2922 and S. 1302 (partial), the Preventing Diabetes in Medicare Act; H.R. 2762 and H.R. 1494, Reauthorize Special Diabetes Programs

Client expense: $300,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE

Diabetes issues H.R. 1424, Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 S. 1576, Minority Health Improvement and Health Disparity Elimination Act S. 2479, Catalyst for Better Diabetes Care Act of 2007 S. 2742, National Diabetes Coordinator Act of 2008 S. 2983, Diabetes Prevention Access and Care Act of 2008 S. 1494, Reauthorization for special diabetes programs for Type I diabetes and Indians H.R. 2210, Diabetes Prevention Access and Care Act of 2007 H.R. 2762, Reauthorization for special diabetes programs for Type I diabetes and Indians H.R. 3544, Catalyst for Better Diabetes Care Act of 2007 H.R. 4836, National Diabetes Coordinator Act of 2008 H.R. 2922, Preventing Diabetes in Medicare Act of 2007 H.R. 3014, Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2007

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

See next page for H.R. 2210/S. 2893; H.R. 1544/S. 907; H.R. 2241/S.1343; S.755; H.R. 3257/S. 2173; H.R. 1363/S. 771; H.R. 5918/S. 2795; H.R. 3544/S. 2479; H.R. 5615/S. 3517 H.R. 2210/S. 2893, The Diabetes Prevention Access and Care Act of 2007/2008 Support entire bill: Would expand resources at NIH and CDC to promote research, treatment, and education regarding diabetes in minority populations. (Lobbyists used: Abby Bownas, Meghan Riley) H.R. 1544/S. 907, The Gestational Diabetes Act (GeDi Act) - Support entire bill; Legislation expands screening, diagnosis, data collection and treatment of gestation diabetes and the children born from women with gestational diabetes. (Lobbyists used: Abby Bownas, Kathryn Murray) H.R. 2241/S. 1343, The Diabetes Treatment and Prevention Act of 2007 Support entire bill; Amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to establish the Division of Diabetes Translation to eliminate diabetes, allocates funding for the Division of Diabetes Translation, and provides for pilot programs for diabetes. (Lobbyists used: Abby Bownas, Meghan Riley) S. 755, The Diabetes Screening and Medicaid Savings Act of 2007 Support the entire bill; Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to require states to provide diabetes screening tests under the Medicaid program for adult enrollees with diabetes risk factors and provides a comprehensive package for individuals with diabetes. (Lobbyist used: Abby Bownas, Kathryn Murray) H.R. 3257/S. 2173, The Fitness Integrated with Teaching Kids Act of 2007 Support entire bill; Amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to improve standards for physical education. (Lobbyists used: Abby Bownas, Meghan Riley) H.R.1363/S. 771, the Child Nutrition Promotion and School Lunch Protection Act of 2007'. Support entire bill; To amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to improve the nutrition and health of schoolchildren by updating the definition of `food of minimal nutritional value' to conform to current nutrition science and to protect the Federal investment in the national school lunch and breakfast programs. (Lobbyists used: Abby Bownas, Meghan Riley) H.R. 5918/S. 2795, the Small Business Health Options Program Act of 2008 (SHOP Act). Neutral but continue conversations about possible changes; To amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a nationwide health insurance purchasing pool for small businesses and the self employed that would offer a choice of private health plans and make health coverage more affordable, predictable, and accessible. (Lobbyist used: Kathryn Murray, Abby Bownas, Ken Van Pool, Jim Schlicht) H.R. 3544/S. 2479, the Catalyst to Better Diabetes Care Act of 2007 Support the entire bill; to catalyze change in the care and treatment of diabetes in the United States. (Lobbyists used: Abby Bownas) H.R. 5615/S. 3517, the Group Health Plans Prosthetic Parity Act of 2007 Support the entire bill; to ensure equal treatment for patients who have suffered limb loss. (Lobbyist used: Abby Bownas, Meghan Riley) Issues worked on the Hill not yet reflected in legislation: Small Business Health Insurance Reform; ADA is interested in following the creation of small business health insurance reform legislation and has spoken with offices about legislation not yet introduced. Lobbyist used: Abby Bownas, Kathryn Murray, Ken Van Pool. Health Care Reform; ADA is interested in any reform of the health care system and has spoken with offices about legislation not yet introduced. Lobbyist used: Jim Schlicht, Abby Bownas, Kathryn Murray, Meghan Riley, Ken Van Pool, Jane Loewenson, Lisa Foster. Transportation Reauthorization; ADA is interested in the drafting of the successor to SAFETEA-LU transportation reauthorization legislation. Support developing performance based outcomes related to public health for the next transportation bill, including physical activity and Safe Routes to School.

H.R. 6357, Protecting Records, Optimizing Treatment and Easing Communication through Healthcare Technology Act [PRO(TECH)] S. 1081, FDA Revitalization Act H.R. 6983, Mental Health Parity bill Integrated Care in the Workplace Health Savings Accounts ERISA benefits H.R. 3963, H.R. 976, S. 2193, State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) H.R. 1542, S. 910, Healthy Family Acts H.R. 3800, Promoting Health Information Technology Act H.R. 5442, TRUST in Health Information Act of 2008 S. 1963, Wired for Health Care Quality Act Health IT - general H.R. 1322, Emergency Retiree Health Benefits Protection Act of 2007 H.R. 6898, Health-e Information Technology Act of 2008 H.R. 1424, Wellstone Mental Health and Addiction Equity Act of 2007 S. 334, Healthy Americans Act H.R. 6582, Cooperative for Healthcare Options to Improve Coverage for Employees (CHOICE) Act of 2008 Americans Health Benefits Programs Act H.R. 3544, S. 2479, Catalyst to Better Diabetes Care Act of 2007

Client expense: $1,330,000 · Firm income: Not reported

See Next Page for H.R. 2210/S. 2893, H.R. 1544/S. 907, H.R. 2241/S. 1343, S. 755, H.R. 3257/S. 2173, H.R.1363/S. 771, S. 2795/H.R. 5918, and H.R. 3544/S. 2479. H.R. 2210/S. 2893, The Diabetes Prevention Access and Care Act of 2007/2008 Support entire bill: Would expand resources at NIH and CDC to promote research, treatment, and education regarding diabetes in minority populations. (Lobbyists used: Abby Bownas, Meghan Riley) H.R. 1544/S. 907, The Gestational Diabetes Act (GeDi Act) - Support entire bill; Legislation expands screening, diagnosis, data collection and treatment of gestation diabetes and the children born from women with gestational diabetes. (Lobbyists used: Abby Bownas, Meghan Riley, Kathryn Murray) H.R. 2241/S. 1343, The Diabetes Treatment and Prevention Act of 2007 Support entire bill; Amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to establish the Division of Diabetes Translation to eliminate diabetes, allocates funding for the Division of Diabetes Translation, and provides for pilot programs for diabetes. (Lobbyists used: Abby Bownas, Candice Ngo, Meghan Riley) S. 755, The Diabetes Screening and Medicaid Savings Act of 2007 Support the entire bill; Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to require states to provide diabetes screening tests under the Medicaid program for adult enrollees with diabetes risk factors and provides a comprehensive package for individuals with diabetes. (Lobbyist used: Abby Bownas, Kathryn Murray) H.R. 3257/S. 2173, The Fitness Integrated with Teaching Kids Act of 2007 Support entire bill; Amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to improve standards for physical education. (Lobbyists used: Abby Bownas, Meghan Riley) H.R.1363/S. 771, the Child Nutrition Promotion and School Lunch Protection Act of 2007'. Support entire bill; To amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to improve the nutrition and health of schoolchildren by updating the definition of `food of minimal nutritional value' to conform to current nutrition science and to protect the Federal investment in the national school lunch and breakfast programs. (Lobbyists used: Abby Bownas, Meghan Riley) S. 2795/H.R. 5918, the Small Business Health Options Program Act of 2008 (SHOP Act). Neutral but continue conversations about possible changes; To amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a nationwide health insurance purchasing pool for small businesses and the self employed that would offer a choice of private health plans and make health coverage more affordable, predictable, and accessible. (Lobbyist used: Kathryn Murray, Abby Bownas, Ken Van Pool) H.R. 3544/S. 2479, The Catalyst to Better Diabetes Care Act of 2007 Support the entire bill; To catalyze change in the care and treatment of diabetes in the United States. (Lobbyists used: Abby Bownas, Candice Ngo) Issues worked on the Hill not yet reflected in legislation: Small Business Health Insurance Reform; ADA is interested in following the creation of small business health insurance reform legislation and has spoken with offices about legislation not yet introduced. (Lobbyist used: Abby Bownas, Kathryn Murray, Ken Van Pool.) Health Care Reform; ADA is interested in any reform of the health care system and has spoken with offices about legislation not yet introduced. ( Lobbyist used: Abby Bownas, Kathryn Murray, Ken Van Pool, Jane Loewenson (NVG), Lisa Foster (NVG). ) Commercial Drivers Licenses for people with diabetes: ADA is interested in the result of regulations currently being processed by the Department of Transportation regarding commercial drivers incenses for people with diabetes. No legislation has been introduced at this time. ( Lobbyist used: Abby Bownas, Candice Ngo.) *Staff lobbyists: James P. Schlicht Executive VP, Government Affairs and Advocacy Abby Bownas- Director, Federal Government Affairs Candice Ngo Manager, Federal Government Affairs (until 9/22/08) Kathryn Murray Manager, Federal Government Affairs Meghan Riley Manager, Federal Government Affairs For Policy Guidance: Kendall Van Pool-Associate Director, Policy and Strategic Alliances

Diabetes issues H.R. 1424, Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 S. 1576, Minority Health Improvement and Health Disparity Elimination Act S. 2479, Catalyst for Better Diabetes Care Act of 2007 S. 2742, National Diabetes Coordinator Act of 2008 S. 2983, Diabetes Prevention Access and Care Act of 2008 S. 1494, Reauthorization for special diabetes programs for Type I diabetes and Indians H.R. 2210, Diabetes Prevention Access and Care Act of 2007 H.R. 2762, Reauthorization for special diabetes programs for Type I diabetes and Indians H.R. 3544, Catalyst for Better Diabetes Care Act of 2007 H.R. 4836, National Diabetes Coordinator Act of 2008 H.R. 2922, Preventing Diabetes in Medicare Act of 2007 H.R. 3014, Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2007

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

Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE

Improve the care and treatment of people with diabetes in H.R. 4836 and S. 2742, the National Diabetes Coordinator Act; H.R. 3544 and S. 2479, Catalyst for Better Diabetes Care Act; H.R. 2922 and S. 1302 (partial), the Preventing Diabetes in Medicare Act; H.R. 2762 and H.R. 1494, Reauthorize Special Diabetes Programs

Client expense: $300,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE

S 1343, HR 2241, S 2479, HR 3373, HR 3544, S 755 - supporting diabetes treatment and prevention; HR 1952, HR 2377, HR 3800, S 1693, HR 6357, S 1408, S 1814 - supporting development of HIT and infrastructure; HR 2580, HR 5480, S 2662 - seeking professional liability reform; HR 5559, HR 5543, HR 6110, S 158, S 2050 - ensuring parity for podiatric physicians in statutory definitions of physician and services; HR 3163, S 334 - supporting national health care reform

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

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

Diabetes issues S. 1576, Minority Health Improvement and Health Disparity Elimination Act S. 2479, Catalyst for Better Diabetes Care Act of 2007 S. 2742, National Diabetes Coordinator Act of 2008 S. 2983, Diabetes Prevention Access and Care Act of 2008 S. 1494, Reauthorization for special diabetes programs for Type I diabetes and Indians H.R. 2210, Diabetes Prevention Access and Care Act of 2007 H.R. 2762, Reauthorization for special diabetes programs for Type I diabetes and Indians H.R. 3544, Catalyst for Better Diabetes Care Act of 2007 H.R. 4836, National Diabetes Coordinator Act of 2008 H.R. 2922, Preventing Diabetes in Medicare Act of 2007 H.R. 3014, Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2007

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

Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE

S 1343, HR 2241, S 2479, HR 3373, HR 3544, S 755 - supporting diabetes treatment and prevention; HR 1952, HR 2377, HR 3800, S 1693, HR 6357, S 1408, S 1814 - supporting development of HIT and infrastructure; HR 2580, HR 5480, S 2662 - seeking professional liability reform; HR 5559, HR 5543, HR 6110, S 158, S 2050 - ensuring parity for podiatric physicians in statutory definitions of physician and services; HR 3163, S 334 - supporting national health care reform

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

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

Improve the care and treatment of people with diabetes in H.R. 4836 and S. 2742, the National Diabetes Coordinator Act; H.R. 3544 and S. 2479, Catalyst for Better Diabetes Care Act; H.R. 2922 and S. 1302 (partial), the Preventing Diabetes in Medicare Act; H.R. 2762 and H.R. 1494, Reauthorize Special Diabetes Programs

Client expense: $350,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE

See next page for H.R. 1544/S. 907, H.R. 2241/S. 1343, S. 755, H.R. 3544/S. 2479, H.R. 3257/S. 2173, H.R. 1363/S. 771, H.R. 2419, S. 2795/H.R. 5918, S. Res. 549, H.R. 2210/S. 2893 H.R. 1544/S. 907, The Gestational Diabetes Act (GeDi Act) Support entire bill; Legislation expands screening, diagnosis, data collection and treatment of gestational diabetes and the children born from women with gestational diabetes. H.R. 2241/S. 1343, The Diabetes Treatment and Prevention Act of 2007 Support entire bill; Amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Preventions (CDC) to establish the division of Diabetes Translation, and provides for pilot programs for diabetes. S. 755, The Diabetes Screening and Medicaid Savings Act of 2007 Support entire bill; Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to require states to provide diabetes screening tests under the Medicaid program for adult enrollees with diabetes risk factors and provides a comprehensive package for individuals with diabetes. H.R. 3544/S. 2479, The Catalyst to Better Diabetes Care act of 2007 Support entire bill; To catalyze change in the care and treatment of diabetes in the United States. H.R. 3257/S. 2173, The Fitness Integrated with Teaching Kids Act of 2007 Support entire bill; Amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to improve standards for physical education. H.R. 1363/S. 771, The Child Nutrition Promotion and School Lunch Protection Act of 2007 Support entire bill; To amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to improve the nutrition and health of schoolchildren by updating the definition of 'food of minimal nutritional value' to conform to current nutrition science and to protect the Federal investment in the national school lunch and breakfast programs. H.R. 2149, to provide for the continuation of agricultural programs throughout fiscal year 2012, and for other purposes. Support only the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable provisions included in the Senate bill which expands the program to $225 million per year through 2012. S. 2795/H.R. 5918, the Small Business Health Options Program of 2008 (SHOP Act) Nuetral but weighed in with recommendations; To amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a nationwide health insurance purchasing pool for small businesses and self employed that would offer a choice of private health plans and make health coverage more affordable, predictable, and accessible. S. Res. 546, Designating May 2008 as 'National Physical Fitness and Sports Month' and the week of May 1 through May 7, 2008 as 'National Physcial Education and Sports Week' Supported resolution designating National Physical Fitness and Sports Month. H.R. 2210/S. 2893, The Diabetes Prevention Access and Care Act of 2007/2008- Support entire bill: Would expand resources at NIH and CDC to promote research, treatment, and education regarding diabetes in minority populations. Issues worked on the Hill not yet reflected in legislation: -Small Business Health Insurance Reform; ADA is interested in following the creation of small business health insurance reform legislation and has spoken with offices about legislation not yet introduced. -Health Care Reform; ADA is interested in any reform of the health care system and has spoken with offices about legislation not yet introduced

See next page for H.R. 2210, H.R. 1544/S. 907, H.R. 2241/S. 1343 and S. 755, H.R. 3544/S. 2479, H.R. 3257/S. 2173, H.R. 1363/S. 771, H.R. 2419/S. 2302 H.R. 2210, The Diabetes Prevention Access and Care Act of 2007 Support entire bill: Would expand resources at NIH and CDC to promote research, treatment, and education regarding diabetes in minority populations H.R. 1544/S. 907, The Gestational Diabetes Act (GeDi Act) - Support entire bill; Legislation expands screening, diagnosis, data collection and treatment of gestation diabetes and the children born from women with gestational diabetes. H.R. 2241/S. 1343, The Diabetes Treatment and Prevention Act of 2007 Support entire bill; Amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to establish the Division of Diabetes Translation to eliminate diabetes, allocates funding for the Division of Diabetes Translation, and provides for pilot programs for diabetes. S. 755, The Diabetes Screening and Medicaid Savings Act of 2007 Support the entire bill; Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to require states to provide diabetes screening tests under the Medicaid program for adult enrollees with diabetes risk factors and provides a comprehensive package for individuals with diabetes H.R. 3544/S. 2479, The Catalyst to Better Diabetes Care Act of 2007 Support the entire bill; To catalyze change in the care and treatment of diabetes in the United States. H.R. 3257/S. 2173, The Fitness Integrated with Teaching Kids Act of 2007 Support entire bill; Amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to improve standards for physical education. H.R.1363/S. 771, the Child Nutrition Promotion and School Lunch Protection Act of 2007'. Support entire bill; To amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to improve the nutrition and health of schoolchildren by updating the definition of `food of minimal nutritional value' to conform to current nutrition science and to protect the Federal investment in the national school lunch and breakfast programs. S. 2302/H.R. 2419, to provide for the continuation of agricultural programs through fiscal year 2012, and for other purposes. Support only the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable provisions included in the Senate bill which expand the program to $225 million per year through 2012. Small Business Health Insurance Reform; ADA is interested in following the creation of small business health insurance reform legislation and has spoken with offices about legislation not yet introduced.

Improve the care and treatment of people with diabetes in H.R. 4836 and S. 2742, the National Diabetes Coordinator Act; H.R. 3544 and S. 2479, Catalyst for Better Diabetes Care Act; H.R. 2922 and S. 1302 (partial), the Preventing Diabetes in Medicare Act; H.R. 2762 and H.R. 1494, Reauthorize Special Diabetes Programs

Client expense: $330,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE