Prosthetics Parity Act of 2008

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.

Client expense: $158,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Administration on Aging, Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Indian Health Service, Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office

Prosthetic Parity (HR 5615, S 3517), Medicare 2-year waiting period, In-home restrictions (HR 1809), Competitive bidding, State Children's Health Insurance Programs (SCHIP).

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Prosthetic Parity (HR 5615, S 3517), Medicare 2-year waiting period, In-home restrictions (HR 1809), Competitive bidding, State Children's Health Insurance Programs (SCHIP).

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Prosthetic Parity (HR 5615, S 3517), Medicare 2-year waiting period, In-home restrictions (HR 1809), Competitive bidding, State Children's Health Insurance Programs (SCHIP).

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Prosthetic Parity (HR 5615, S 3517), Medicare 2-year waiting period, In-home restrictions (HR 1809), Competitive bidding, State Children's Health Insurance Programs (SCHIP).

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Prosthetic Parity (HR 5615, S 3517), Medicare 2-year waiting period, In-home restrictions (HR 1809), Competitive bidding, State Children's Health Insurance Programs (SCHIP).

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Prosthetic Parity (HR 5615, S 3517), Medicare 2-year waiting period, In-home restrictions (HR 1809), Competitive bidding, State Children's Health Insurance Programs (SCHIP).

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

HR 3248/S 1283: Managed Care Reform/Patients' rights legislation; HR 3248/S 1283: Lifespan Respite Care Act of 2005; HR 4281: Small Business Health Fairness Act; S 558: Mental Health Parity Legislation; HR 1367: Paul Wellstone Mental Health & Addiction Equity Act of 2007; PL 109-365: Older Americans Act Amendments of 2006; S 845: Safety of Seniors Act of 2007; HR 6331/S 3101: Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 HR 3267/S 1760: Health Start Reauthorization Act of 2007; HR 2642: Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriation Act of 2008; HR 1017/S 578: Protecting Children's Health in Schools Act; HR 6111: Tax Relief and Health Care Act of 2006; S 543: Preserving Access to Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospitals Act of 2007; HR 748/S 450: Medicare Access to Rehabilitative Services Act; HR 3043/S 1710: FY2008 Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations; H. Con. Res 99/S. Con. Res. 21: FY2009 Budget Resolution; HR 5613: Protecting the Medicaid Safety Net Act of 2008; HR 3014: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2007; Combating Autism Act; HR 1881/S 937: Expanding the Promise for Individuals with Autism Act; S 3230: FY2009 Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations; HR 5615/S 3517: Group Health Plan Prosthetic Parity Act of 2007; HR 1134/S 2485: Physical Therapy Student Loan Repayment Eligibility Act of 2007; HR 1424: Emergency Economic Stabilization Act (HR 6983: Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity & Addiction Equity Act of 2008).

Client expense: $115,423 · Firm income: Not reported

Patients' Rights Legislation; HR 748/S 450: Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Services Act; PL 108-173: Medicare Prescription Drug and Modernization Act of 2003; S 558: Mental Health Parity legislation; HR 1367: Paul Wellstone Mental Health & Addiction Equity Act of 2007; HR 1017/S 578: Protecting Children's Health in Schools Act; HR 3001/S 1758: Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act (CLASS) Act; HR 2820: Reconstructive Surgery Act of 2008 S 400: Michelle's Law; HR 5617/S 3517: Group Health Plan Prosthetics Parity Act of 2007; HR 1424: Emergency Economic Stabilization Act (HR 6983: Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity & Addiction Equity Act of 2008).

Client expense: $115,423 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Council on Disability, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Architectural & Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (ACCESS), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office

Prosthetic Parity Act (HR 5615) Prosthetic Parity Act (S 3517) While we are registered to work on a variety of issues, during this reporting period we worked solely on the Prosthetic Parity Act (HR 5615 and S 3517). NOTE: In the Report year section, the online form would not allow me to type "2008", so in order to complete the form and meet the deadline, I put "2007".

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE