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Obesity Prevention, Treatment, and Research Act of 2008
Legislative Progress
Introduced
September 25, 2008
Latest Action
September 25, 2008
Primary Sponsor
Jeff BingamanDemocratic(NM)
Momentum (last 30 days)
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0 actions · 0 new cosponsors · 0 votes
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vs 3,722 other S bills in the 110th — cohort avg 42d
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2008 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
S. 1164/H.R. 1926: Colon Cancer Screen for Life Act of 2007 CY2009 Physician Fee Schedule and SGR issues CMS-1517-F: Revised Payment System Policies for Services Furnished in Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs) Beginning CY 2008 (formula and adequacy for GI ASCs) CMS-1404-P: Medicare Program: Proposed Changes to the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System and CY 2009 Payment Rates; Proposed Changes to the Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment System and CY 2009 Payment Rates (Provisions affecting ASC payments) CMS-1392-FC: Final Changes to the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System and CY 2008 Payment Rates (Provisions affecting ASC payments) CMS-1403-P: Proposed Revision to Payment Policies under the Physician Fee Schedule, and other Revisions to Part B for CY 2009; and Revisions to the Amendment of the E-Prescribing Exemption for Computer Generated Facsimile Transmissions (Proposed rule) (Provisions relating to anti-mark-up rule, independent diagnostic testing facilities, pay-for-performance/reporting, physician update and Welcome-to-Medicare physical) CMS0013P: HIPAA Administrative Simplification: Modification to Medical Data Code Set Standards to Adopt ICD10CM and ICD10PCS (Proposed rule) CMS0009P: Health Insurance Reform; Modifications to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Electronic Transaction Standards (Proposed rule; timeframe for adoption of 5010 standard) H.R. 1823/ S. 2250 The Ambulatory Surgical Center Medicare Payment Modernization Act H.R. 3060, The Colorectal Cancer Screening and Detection Coverage Act of 2007 H.R. 3162: Childrens Health and Medicare Protection (CHAMP) Act (Provisions on physician reimbursement and preventive services) S. 2785: "Save Medicare Act of 2008 Infection control in the ambulatory setting H.R. 4879, "Virtual Screening for Cancer Act of 2007." S. 2785/H.R. 6091, "Save Medicare Act, Physician reimbursement S. 3118, Preserving Access to Medicare Act S. 3101/H.R. 6331/P.L. 110-275, "Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act (MIPPA) of 2008, CMS National Coverage Analysis on Screening Computed Tomography Colonography (CTC) for Colorectal Cancer FDA labeling and approval of sedation agents used in endoscopy HR 6357: Protecting Records, Optimizing Treatment, and Easing Communication through Healthcare Technology Act of 2008' or the `PRO(TECH)T Act of 2008'. S. 3343/H.R. 6821 The Medicare Imaging Disclosure Sunshine Act of 2008 H. Res. 1381, Expressing the sense of the House that there should be an increased Federal commitment prioritizing prevention and public health for all people in the United States S. 3584, Obesity Prevention, Treatment, and Research Act of 2008 Revisions to the National Cancer Act, focus on lethal cancers
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Client expense: $250,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
S. 1164/H.R. 1926: Colon Cancer Screen for Life Act of 2007 CY2009 Physician Fee Schedule and SGR issues CMS-1517-F: Revised Payment System Policies for Services Furnished in Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs) Beginning CY 2008 (formula and adequacy for GI ASCs) CMS-1404-P: Medicare Program: Proposed Changes to the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System and CY 2009 Payment Rates; Proposed Changes to the Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment System and CY 2009 Payment Rates (Provisions affecting ASC payments) CMS-1392-FC: Final Changes to the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System and CY 2008 Payment Rates (Provisions affecting ASC payments) CMS-1403-P: Proposed Revision to Payment Policies under the Physician Fee Schedule, and other Revisions to Part B for CY 2009; and Revisions to the Amendment of the E-Prescribing Exemption for Computer Generated Facsimile Transmissions (Proposed rule) (Provisions relating to anti-mark-up rule, independent diagnostic testing facilities, pay-for-performance/reporting, physician update and Welcome-to-Medicare physical) CMS0013P: HIPAA Administrative Simplification: Modification to Medical Data Code Set Standards to Adopt ICD10CM and ICD10PCS (Proposed rule) CMS0009P: Health Insurance Reform; Modifications to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Electronic Transaction Standards (Proposed rule; timeframe for adoption of 5010 standard) H.R. 1823/ S. 2250 The Ambulatory Surgical Center Medicare Payment Modernization Act H.R. 3060, The Colorectal Cancer Screening and Detection Coverage Act of 2007 H.R. 3162: Childrens Health and Medicare Protection (CHAMP) Act (Provisions on physician reimbursement and preventive services) S. 2785: "Save Medicare Act of 2008 Infection control in the ambulatory setting H.R. 4879, "Virtual Screening for Cancer Act of 2007." S. 2785/H.R. 6091, "Save Medicare Act, Physician reimbursement S. 3118, Preserving Access to Medicare Act S. 3101/H.R. 6331/P.L. 110-275, "Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act (MIPPA) of 2008, CMS National Coverage Analysis on Screening Computed Tomography Colonography (CTC) for Colorectal Cancer FDA labeling and approval of sedation agents used in endoscopy HR 6357: Protecting Records, Optimizing Treatment, and Easing Communication through Healthcare Technology Act of 2008' or the `PRO(TECH)T Act of 2008'. S. 3343/H.R. 6821 The Medicare Imaging Disclosure Sunshine Act of 2008 H. Res. 1381, Expressing the sense of the House that there should be an increased Federal commitment prioritizing prevention and public health for all people in the United States S. 3584, Obesity Prevention, Treatment, and Research Act of 2008 Revisions to the National Cancer Act, focus on lethal cancers
Client expense: $250,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
S. 3584 - Obesity Prevention, Treatment, and Research Act of 2008 Ryan White Treatment and Modernization Act S. 2748 - Physcial Activity Guidelines for Americans Act S. 1753 - Healthy Workforce Act of 2007
Client expense: $230,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
HR 1424 (PL 110-343) The Paul Wellstone Mental Health and Addiction Equity Act of 2007 - Supported improved coverage and advocated for an expanded role for occupational therapy. S. 558, Mental Health Parity Act of 2007 - Supported improved coverage and advocated for an expanded role for occupational therapy. S. 845 (PL 110-202), Safety of Seniors Act of 2007 - Supported passage and highlighted role of occupational therapy in preventing senior falls. HR 2260, Health Care Truth and Transparency Act of 2007 - Opposed legislation as it is an undue burden on non-physician health care providers and does not improve quality or patient safety. HR 2994, National Pain Care Policy Act of 2007 - Advocated for passage and role of occupational therapy. S. 626 and HR 1283, Arthritis Prevention, Control, and Cure Act of 2007 - Advocated for passage and role of occupational therapy. S. 999 and H.R. 477 - Stroke Treatment and Ongoing Prevention Act of 2007 - Advocated for passage and role of occupational therapy. No bill number: Advocated for and educated about the role of occupational therapy in mental health. No bill number: Advocated for and educated about the role of occupational therapy in Veteran's health care. S. 2162 and H.R. 4053 (PL 110-387) - Veterans' Mental Health and Other Care Improvements Act of 2008 - Advocated for inclusion of occupational therapy. S. 3584 - Obesity Prevention, Treatment and Research Act of 2008 - advocated for role and inclusion of occupational therapy. HRES 1381 - Expressing the sense of the House that theree should be an increased federal commitment prioritizing prevention and public health for all people in the U.S. - Advocated for role of occupational therapy in prevention and wellness, especially falls prevention. H.R. 5352 - Elder Abuse Victims Act of 2008 - Advocated for the role of occupational therapy. H.R. 6983 - Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008 - Advocated for passage and role of occupational therapy. HRES 1478 - Supporting the goals of "National Falls Prevention Awareness Day" to raise awareness and encourage the prevention of falls amoung older adults - Advocated role of occupational therapy in fall prevention and for passage.
Client expense: $90,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Medical/Disease Research/Clinical Labs
S. 999 and HR 477 - Stroke Treatment and Ongoing Prevention Act of 2007 - advocated for passage and role of occupational therapy. S. 626 and HR 1283, Arthritis Prevention, Control, and Cure Act of 2007 - Advocated for passage and role of occupational therapy. HR 2994, National Pain Care Policy Act of 2007 - Advocated for passage and role of occupational therapy. S. 999 and H.R. 477, Stroke Treatment and Ongoing Prevention Act of 2007 - advocated for passage (reserach for stroke protocols/best practices). HConRes 195, Designating a National Dysphagia Awareness Month - advocated for passage. S. 3584 - Obesity Prevention, Treatment and Research Act of 2008 - advocated for role and inclusion of occupational therapy.
Client expense: $90,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
SCHIP Reauthorization, various bills (H.R. 976, H.R. 3963) Health Equity and Accountability Act (H.R. 3014) Community Health Workers Act (S. 586, H.R. 1968) Healthy Children and Families Act (S. 1052) Legal Immigrant Childrens Health Improvement Act (S. 764, H.R. 1308) State Child Well-Being Research Act (S. 1482, H.R. 2477) Childrens Dental Health Improvement Act (S. 739) Childrens Health First Act (S.895, H.R. 1535) Children's Express Lane to Health Coverage Act (S. 1214) Healthy Schools Act (S. 1669) Healthy Kids Act (H.R. 2147, S. 1364) Indian Healthcare Improvement Act (S. 1200) Healthy Start Reauthorization Act (S. 1760, H.R. 3267) Family-Based Meth Treatment Access Act of 2007 (S. 884/HR 405) Tribal Foster Care and Adoption Access Act of 2007 (S. 1956/HR 4688) Kinship Caregiver Support Act (S. 661/HR 2188) Keeping Families Together Act of 2007 (S. 382/HR 687) State Children Well-Being Research Act (H.R. 2477) The Children's Health Protection Act (H.R. 2842) Healthy Transition Act of 2008 (H.R. 6375 & S. 3195) Family Fairness Act of 2008 (H.R. 6029) Lead Poisoning Reduction Act of 2007 (S. 1811) BPA-Free Kids Act of 2008 (S. 2928) Family Leave Insurance Act of 2008 (H.R. 5873) Lead-Safe Housing for Kids Act of 2008 (H.R. 6309) Obesity Prevention, Treatment and Research Act of 2008 (S. 3584)
Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2008 · third_quarter · Health Issues
SCHIP Reauthorization, various bills (H.R. 976, H.R. 3963) Health Equity and Accountability Act (H.R. 3014) Community Health Workers Act (S. 586, H.R. 1968) Healthy Children and Families Act (S. 1052) Legal Immigrant Childrens Health Improvement Act (S. 764, H.R. 1308) State Child Well-Being Research Act (S. 1482, H.R. 2477) Childrens Dental Health Improvement Act (S. 739) Childrens Health First Act (S.895, H.R. 1535) Children's Express Lane to Health Coverage Act (S. 1214) Healthy Schools Act (S. 1669) Healthy Kids Act (H.R. 2147, S. 1364) Indian Healthcare Improvement Act (S. 1200) Healthy Start Reauthorization Act (S. 1760, H.R. 3267) Family-Based Meth Treatment Access Act of 2007 (S. 884/HR 405) Tribal Foster Care and Adoption Access Act of 2007 (S. 1956/HR 4688) Kinship Caregiver Support Act (S. 661/HR 2188) Keeping Families Together Act of 2007 (S. 382/HR 687) State Children Well-Being Research Act (H.R. 2477) The Children's Health Protection Act (H.R. 2842) Healthy Transition Act of 2008 (H.R. 6375 & S. 3195) Family Fairness Act of 2008 (H.R. 6029) Lead Poisoning Reduction Act of 2007 (S. 1811) BPA-Free Kids Act of 2008 (S. 2928) Family Leave Insurance Act of 2008 (H.R. 5873) Lead-Safe Housing for Kids Act of 2008 (H.R. 6309) Obesity Prevention, Treatment and Research Act of 2008 (S. 3584)
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2008 · third_quarter · Medical/Disease Research/Clinical Labs
S. 845 (PL 110-202) Safety of Seniors Act of 2007 - Supported passage and highlighted the role of occupational therapy in preventing senior falls. S. 999 and HR 477 - Stroke Treatment and Ongoing Prevention Act of 2007 - advocated for passage and role of occupational therapy. S. 626 and HR 1283, Arthritis Prevention, Control, and Cure Act of 2007 - Advocated for passage and role of occupational therapy. HR 2994, National Pain Care Policy Act of 2007 - Advocated for passage and role of occupational therapy. S. 999 and H.R. 477, Stroke Treatment and Ongoing Prevention Act of 2007 - advocated for passage (reserach for stroke protocols/best practices). HConRes 195, Designating a National Dysphagia Awareness Month - advocated for passage. S. 3584 - Obesity Prevention, Treatment and Research Act of 2008 - advocated for role and inclusion of occupational therapy.
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Health Issues
HR 1424, The Paul Wellstone Mental Health and Addiction Equity Act of 2007 - Supported improved coverage and advocated for an expanded role for occupational therapy. S. 558, Mental Health Parity Act of 2007 - Supported improved coverage and advocated for an expanded role for occupational therapy. S. 845 (PL 110-202), Safety of Seniors Act of 2007 - Supported passage and highlighted role of occupational therapy in preventing senior falls. HR 2260, Health Care Truth and Transparency Act of 2007 - Opposed legislation as it is an undue burden on non-physician health care providers and does not improve quality or patient safety. S. 358 and HR 493 (PL 110-233), Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2007 - Support passage to help prevent discrimination in regard to insurance for heatlh care coverage. HR 2994, National Pain Care Policy Act of 2007 - Advocated for passage and role of occupational therapy. S. 626 and HR 1283, Arthritis Prevention, Control, and Cure Act of 2007 - Advocated for passage and role of occupational therapy. S. 999 and H.R. 477 - Stroke Treatment and Ongoing Prevention Act of 2007 - Advocated for passage and role of occupational therapy. No bill number: Advocated for and educated about the role of occupational therapy in mental health. No bill number: Advocated for and educated about the role of occupational therapy in Veteran's health care. S. 2162 and H.R. 4053 - Veterans' Mental Health and Other Care Improvements Act of 2008 - Advocated for inclusion of occupational therapy. S. 3584 - Obesity Prevention, Treatment and Research Act of 2008 - advocated for role and inclusion of occupational therapy. HRES 1381 - Expressing the sense of the House that theree should be an increased federal commitment prioritizing prevention and public health for all people in the U.S. - Advocated for role of occupational therapy in prevention and wellness, especially falls prevention. H.R. 5352 - Elder Abuse Victims Act of 2008 - Advocated for the role of occupational therapy. H.R. 6983 - Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008 - Advocated for passage and role of occupational therapy. HRES 1478 - Supportin gthe goals of "National Falls Prevention Awareness Day" to raise awareness and encourage the prevention of falls amoung older adults - Advocated role of occupational therapy in fall prevention and for passage. S. 3406 and H.R. 3195 (PL 110-325) - ADA Amendments Act of 2008 - advocated for passage and role of occupational therapy. H.R. 2608 and S. 821 (PL 110-328) - SSI Extension for Elderly and Disabled Refugees Act - advocated for passage.
2008 · third_quarter · Health Issues
S. 3584 - Obesity Prevention, Treatment, and Research Act of 2008 Ryan White Treatment and Modernization Act S. 2748 - Physcial Activity Guidelines for Americans Act
Client expense: $230,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
S. 1164/H.R. 1926: Colon Cancer Screen for Life Act of 2007 CY2009 Physician Fee Schedule and SGR issues CMS-1517-F: Revised Payment System Policies for Services Furnished in Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs) Beginning CY 2008 (formula and adequacy for GI ASCs) CMS-1404-P: Medicare Program: Proposed Changes to the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System and CY 2009 Payment Rates; Proposed Changes to the Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment System and CY 2009 Payment Rates (Provisions affecting ASC payments) CMS-1392-FC: Final Changes to the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System and CY 2008 Payment Rates (Provisions affecting ASC payments) CMS-1403-P: Proposed Revision to Payment Policies under the Physician Fee Schedule, and other Revisions to Part B for CY 2009; and Revisions to the Amendment of the E-Prescribing; Exemption for Computer Generated Facsimile Transmissions (Proposed rule) (Provisions relating to anti-mark-up rule, independent diagnostic testing facilities, pay-for-performance/ reporting, physician update and Welcome-to-Medicare physical) CMS0013P: HIPAA Administrative Simplification: Modification to Medical Data Code Set Standards to Adopt ICD10CM and ICD10PCS (Proposed rule) CMS0009P: Health Insurance Reform; Modifications to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Electronic Transaction Standards (Proposed rule; timeframe for adoption of 5010 standard) H.R. 1823/ S. 2250 The Ambulatory Surgical Center Medicare Payment Modernization Act H.R. 3060, The Colorectal Cancer Screening and Detection Coverage Act of 2007 H.R. 3162: Childrens Health and Medicare Protection (CHAMP) Act (Provisions on physician reimbursement and preventive services) S. 2785: "Save Medicare Act of 2008 Infection control in the ambulatory setting H.R. 4879, "Virtual Screening for Cancer Act of 2007." S. 2785/H.R. 6091, "Save Medicare Act, Physician reimbursement S. 3118, Preserving Access to Medicare Act S. 3101/H.R. 6331/P.L. 110-275, "Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act (MIPPA) of 2008, CMS National Coverage Analysis on Screening Computed Tomography Colonography (CTC) for Colorectal Cancer FDA labeling and approval of sedation agents used in endoscopy HR 6357: Protecting Records, Optimizing Treatment, and Easing Communication through Healthcare Technology Act of 2008' or the `PRO(TECH)T Act of 2008'. S. 3343/H.R. 6821 The Medicare Imaging Disclosure Sunshine Act of 2008 H. Res. 1381, Expressing the sense of the House that there should be an increased Federal commitment prioritizing prevention and public health for all people in the United States S. 3584, Obesity Prevention, Treatment, and Research Act of 2008 Revisions to the National Cancer Act, focus on lethal cancers FDA communications to physicians on product issues
2008 · third_quarter · Health Issues
S. 1164/H.R. 1926: Colon Cancer Screen for Life Act of 2007 CY2009 Physician Fee Schedule and SGR issues CMS-1517-F: Revised Payment System Policies for Services Furnished in Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs) Beginning CY 2008 (formula and adequacy for GI ASCs) CMS-1404-P: Medicare Program: Proposed Changes to the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System and CY 2009 Payment Rates; Proposed Changes to the Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment System and CY 2009 Payment Rates (Provisions affecting ASC payments) CMS-1392-FC: Final Changes to the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System and CY 2008 Payment Rates (Provisions affecting ASC payments) CMS-1403-P: Proposed Revision to Payment Policies under the Physician Fee Schedule, and other Revisions to Part B for CY 2009; and Revisions to the Amendment of the E-Prescribing, Exemption for Computer Generated Facsimile Transmissions (Proposed rule) (Provisions relating to anti-mark-up rule, independent diagnostic testing facilities, pay-for- performance/ reporting, physician update and Welcome-to-Medicare physical) CMS0013P: HIPAA Administrative Simplification: Modification to Medical Data Code Set Standards to Adopt ICD10CM and ICD10PCS (Proposed rule) CMS0009P: Health Insurance Reform; Modifications to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Electronic Transaction Standards (Proposed rule; timeframe for adoption of 5010 standard) H.R. 1823/ S. 2250 The Ambulatory Surgical Center Medicare Payment Modernization Act H.R. 3060, The Colorectal Cancer Screening and Detection Coverage Act of 2007 H.R. 3162: Childrens Health and Medicare Protection (CHAMP) Act (Provisions on physician reimbursement and preventive services) S. 2785: "Save Medicare Act of 2008 Infection control in the ambulatory setting H.R. 4879, "Virtual Screening for Cancer Act of 2007." S. 2785/H.R. 6091, "Save Medicare Act, Physician reimbursement S. 3118, Preserving Access to Medicare Act S. 3101/H.R. 6331/P.L. 110-275, "Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act (MIPPA) of 2008, CMS National Coverage Analysis on Screening Computed Tomography Colonography (CTC) for Colorectal Cancer FDA labeling and approval of sedation agents used in endoscopy HR 6357: Protecting Records, Optimizing Treatment, and Easing Communication through Healthcare Technology Act of 2008' or the `PRO(TECH)T Act of 2008'. S. 3343/H.R. 6821 The Medicare Imaging Disclosure Sunshine Act of 2008 H. Res. 1381, Expressing the sense of the House that there should be an increased Federal commitment prioritizing prevention and public health for all people in the United States S. 3584, Obesity Prevention, Treatment, and Research Act of 2008 Revisions to the National Cancer Act, focus on lethal cancers FDA communications to physicians on product issues
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
Client expense: $200,000 · 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
Client expense: $200,000 · 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