Newborn Screening Saves Lives Act of 2007

P.L. 108-173, Medicare Prescription Drug Modernization act of 2003, implementation of provisions for dual eligibles. P.L. 108-171, Deficit Reduction Act of 2005, implementation of provisions dealing with Medicaid, TANF, other human services. Implemetation of the Health Insurance Flexibilityi and Accountability Waiver. Implementation of Family Caregivers Support Act. Family Support Act of 2007, provisions dealing with buying into Medicaid. Funding for Lifespan Respite Care Act, provisions that address respite care services for family caregivers of individuals with special needs. H.Con.Res 99 and S.Con.Res.21, FY 2008 Budget Resolution, provisions dealing with reserve funds for SCHIP and the reabilitation option. H.R. 1459 and S. 543, Preserving Access to In Patient Rehabilitation Hospital Act of 2007. S. 1050 and H.R. 3294, Promoting Wellness for Individuals with Disabilities Act of 2007. Legislative proposals to reauthorize the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP). S. 558. Mental Health Parity Act of 2007. S. 634 and H.R. 1634, Newborn Screening Saves Lives Act. Moratorium for Medicaid's regulations on rehabilitation, school-based administration and transportationi services, and case management.

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

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Education, Dept of, Election Assistance Commission (EAC), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Council on Disability, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office

HR 1634, S. 634, S. 1858 Newborn Screening Saves Lives Act of 2007 HR 5629 Pathway for Biosimilars Act

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Generic Biologics (S. 634; s. 1695; H.R. 1038); Genetic non-discrimination (H.R. 493; S. 358); Health system/insurance reform (H.R. 676; H.R. 2034; H.R.R 3163; S. 334; S. 1783; S. 1019; S. 2818; S. 1886; ERISA); health cost savings (comparative effectiveness; H.R. 2184; H.R. 3162); health IT (S. 1693; H.R. 5442) high risk pools (H. Con. Res. 312; S. Con. Res. 70, Labor HHS Appropriations); incentives for health/wellness programs (S. 1342; S. 1753; S 1754; H.R. 3717; H.R.2633); Medicare, Medicare Advantage, electronic prescribing - H.R. 3162; H.R. 4296; S. 2408; medical liability reform (S. 243; S. 2662; H.R. 2580; H.R 5480); mental health parity (H.R. 1424; S. 558); optional federal charter (S. 40); long-term care (S. 2337; H.R. 3363); SCHIP reauthorization (H.R. 3162; H.R. 976; H.R. 3963); tax treatment of health insurance - health savings accounts, flexible spending arrangements, health reimbursement accounts; trade adjustment assistance reauthorization/health coverage tax credit (H.R. 3920; H.R. 3943; H.R. 4341; S. 1739; S. 1848)

Client expense: $250,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of

Generic Biologics (S. 634; S. 1695; H.R. 1038); Genetic non-discrimination (H.R. 493; S 358); Health system/insurance reform (H.R. 676; H.R. 2034; H.R. 3163; S.334; S. 1783; S. 1019; S.2818; S. 1886; ERISA); health cost savings (comparative effectiveness; H.R. 2184; H.R. 3162); health IT (1693; H.R. 5442); high risk pools (H.Con.Res. 312; S.con.Res. 70, Labor HHS Appropriations); incentives for health/wellness programs (S. 1342; S. 1753; S. 1754; H.R. 3717; H.R. 2633); Medicare (Medicare Advantage, electronic prescribing - H.R. 3162; H.R. 4296; s. 2408; medical liability reform (S. 243; S. 2662; H.R. 2580; H.R. 5480); mental health parity (H.R. 1424; S. 558); Optional Federal Charter (S. 40); long-term care (S. 2337; H.R. 3363); SCHIP reauthorization (H.R. 3162; H.R. 976; H.R. 3963); tax treatment of health insurance - health savings accounts, flexible spending arrangements, health reimbursement accounts; trade adjustment assistance reauthorization/health coverage tax credit (H.R. 3920; H.R. 3943; H.R. 4341; S. 1739; S. 1848)

Client expense: $250,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of

Funding for Lifespan Respite Care Act, provisions that address respite care services for family caregivers of individuals with special needs. H.Con.Res 99 and S.Con.Res.21, FY 2008 Budget Resolution, provisions dealing with reserve funds for SCHIP and the rehabilitation option. H.R. 1459 and S. 543, Preserving Access to In Patient Rehabilitation Hospital Act of 2007. S. 1050 and H.R. 3294, Promoting Wellness for Individuals with Disabilities Act of 2007. Legislative proposals to reauthorize the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP). S. 558. Mental Health Parity Act of 2007. S. 634 and H.R. 1634, Newborn Screening Saves Lives Act. Moratorium for Medicaid's regulations on rehabilitation, school-based administration and transportation services, and case management.

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

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Education, Dept of, Election Assistance Commission (EAC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Council on Disability, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office

P.L. 108-173, Medicare Prescription Drug Modernization act of 2003, implementation of provisions for dual eligibles. P.L. 108-171, Deficit Reduction Act of 2005, implementation of provisions dealing with Medicaid, TANF, other human services. Implemetation of the Health Insurance Flexibilityi and Accountability Waiver. Implementation of Family Caregivers Support Act. Family Support Act of 2007, provisions dealing with buying into Medicaid. Funding for Lifespan Respite Care Act, provisions that address respite care services for family caregivers of individuals with special needs. H.Con.Res 99 and S.Con.Res.21, FY 2008 Budget Resolution, provisions dealing with reserve funds for SCHIP and the reabilitation option. H.R. 1459 and S. 543, Preserving Access to In Patient Rehabilitation Hospital Act of 2007. S. 1050 and H.R. 3294, Promoting Wellness for Individuals with Disabilities Act of 2007. Legislative proposals to reauthorize the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP). S. 558. Mental Health Parity Act of 2007. S. 634 and H.R. 1634, Newborn Screening Saves Lives Act. Moratorium for Medicaid's regulations on rehabilitation, school-based administration and transportationi services, and case management.

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

Generic Biologics (S. 634; S. 1695; H.R. 1038); Genetic non-discrimination (H.R. 493; S 358); Health system/insurance reform (H.R. 676; H.R. 2034; H.R. 3163; S.334; S. 1783; S. 1019; S.2818; S. 1886; ERISA); health cost savings (comparative effectiveness; H.R. 2184; H.R. 3162); health IT (1693; H.R. 5442); high risk pools (H.Con.Res. 312; S.con.Res. 70, Labor HHS Appropriations); incentives for health/wellness programs (S. 1342; S. 1753; S. 1754; H.R. 3717; H.R. 2633); Medicare (Medicare Advantage, electronic prescribing - H.R. 3162; H.R. 4296; s. 2408; medical liability reform (S. 243; S. 2662; H.R. 2580; H.R. 5480); mental health parity (H.R. 1424; S. 558); Optional Federal Charter (S. 40); long-term care (S. 2337; H.R. 3363); SCHIP reauthorization (H.R. 3162; H.R. 976; H.R. 3963); tax treatment of health insurance - health savings accounts, flexible spending arrangements, health reimbursement accounts; trade adjustment assistance reauthorization/health coverage tax credit (H.R. 3920; H.R. 3943; H.R. 4341; S. 1739; S. 1848)

Client expense: $250,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of

HR 1634, S. 634, S. 1858 Newborn Screening Saves Lives Act of 2007 HR 5629 Pathway for Biosimilars Act

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

S. 558, Mental Health Parity Act, The bill includes provisions listed in the House version, but limits state requirements that might be more comprehensive. S. 625, Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act, The bill would allow the Food and Drug Administration to regulate tobacco products. AAFP supports this from a public health perspective. S. 634, Newborn Screening Saves Lives Act , The measure would reauthorize the Childrens Health Act and would provide as much as $55 million to enhance the capacity of states to expand and improve their newborn screening programs. S. 1693, Wired for Health Care Act, Electronic Health Records; quality initiatives. S. 1710, Departments of Labor, HHS and Education Appropriations Act, FY 2008, Adequate funding for Title VII Health Professions Grants, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, and Rural Health Programs. S. 1858, Newborn Screening Saves Lives Act , Authorize grants to educate parents, train health care providers about newborn screening, improve follow-up care for infants and help states expand and improve newborn screening programs. S. 2408, Medicare Electronic and Safety Protection (E-MEDS) Act, It would require physician utilization of the Medicare electronic prescription drug program. S. 2499, Medicare, Medicaid and SCHIP Extension Act, The measure increases the Medicare physician payment rate by 0.5 percent until July 1, 2008. H.R. 20, Melanie Blocker-Stokes Postpartum Depression Research and Care Act, It would direct NIH to expand and intensify research and related activities on postpartum depression and postpartum psychosis. H.R. 976, Childrens Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act, The bill, which was vetoed, would have increased SCHIP coverage by 10 million. H.R. 1108, Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act, The bill would allow the Food and Drug Administration to regulate tobacco products. AAFP supports this from a public health perspective. H.R. 1368, Health Information Technology, Electronically network patients with their fps and other medical home providers. H.R. 1424, Paul Wellstone Mental Health and Addiction Equity Act, The bill would require health plans to ensure that any financial requirements applied to mental health and addiction benefits are no more restrictive or costly than those applied to substantially all comparable medical and surgical benefits that the plan covers. H.R. 1634, Newborn Screening Saves Lives Act, The measure would reauthorize the Childrens Health Act and would provide as much as $55 million to enhance the capacity of states to expand and improve their newborn screening programs. H.R. 2406, Healthcare Information Technology Enterprise Integration Act, The bill authorizes the National Institute of Standards and Technology to increase its efforts in support of the integration of healthcare information. H.R. 2669, College Cost Reduction Act , The Senate-passed bill includes a section to provide student loan deferment for the entire length of a medical or dental residency. Currently, debt can be deferred only up to three years while in residency. H.R. 2764, Consolidated FY 2008 Appropriations bill, Adequate funding for Title VII Health Professions Grants, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, and Rural Health Programs. H.R. 3043, Appropriations for Depts. Of Labor, HHS, Education and Related Agencies, The FY 2008 spending bill included an across-the-board cut of 1.75 percent which reduces the Title VII Training in Primary Care Medicine account by $853,000 below the FY 2007 level. H.R. 3162, The Childrens Health and Medicare Protection Act, It would provide a definite annual update of 0.5 percent for 2008 and 2009. In addition, it would repeal the SGR and replace it with a new formula that would create six categories of expenditure targets each of which would have its conversion factor. H.R. 3825, Newborn Screening Saves Lives Act, Authorize grants to educate parents, train health care providers about newborn screening, improve follow-up care for infants and help states expand and improve newborn screening programs. H.R. 3963, Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act, The second bill, which was vetoed, would have increased SCHIP coverage by 10 million. H.R. 4296, Medicare Electronic and Safety Protection (E-MEDS) Act, It would require physician utilization of the Medicare electronic prescription drug program. No bill, Appropriations, Physician workforce and payment; geographic practice cost index; physician incentives to practice in underserved areas; electronic medical records; graduate medical education; Medicare Advantage; primary care and the Patient-centered Medical Home. No bill, Medical Home, Place patient-centered medical home in legislation. No bill, Title VII Health Professions Program Reauthorization, Promote Title VII Health Professions Grants for Primary Care Training programs. No bill, No title, Physician payment reform to include 1. expanded patient centered medical home demonstration; 2. revision of CMS implementation of budget neutrality in applying revised physician work values.

P.L. 108-173, Medicare Prescription Drug Modernization ACt of 2003, implementation of provisions for dual eligibles. P.L. 108-171, Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 implementation provisions dealing with Medicaid, TANF, other human services issues. Implementation of the Health Insurance Flexibility and Accountability Waiver. Implementation of Family Caregiver Support Act. Family Opportunity Act of 2007, provisions dealing with buying into Medicaid. Funding for Lifespan Respite Care Act, provisions that address respite care services for family caregivers of individuals with special needs. H.Con.Res 99 and S.Con.Res. 21, FY 2008 Budget Resolution, provisions dealing with reserve funds for SCHIP and the rehabilitation option. H..R. 1459 and S. 543, Preserving Access to In Patient Rehabilitation Hospital Act of 2007. S. 1050, Promoting Wellness for Individuals with Disabilities Act of 2007. Legislative proposals to reauthorize the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP). S. 558, Mental Health Parity Act of 2007. S.634 and H.R. 1634, Newborn Screening Saves Lives Act.

Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported

P.L. 108-173, Medicare Prescription Drug Modernization ACt of 2003, implementation of provisions for dual eligibles. P.L. 108-171, Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 implementation provisions dealing with Medicaid, TANF, other human services issues. Implementation of the Health Insurance Flexibility and Accountability Waiver. Implementation of Family Caregiver Support Act. Family Opportunity Act of 2007, provisions dealing with buying into Medicaid. Funding for Lifespan Respite Care Act, provisions that address respite care services for family caregivers of individuals with special needs. H.Con.Res 99 and S.Con.Res. 21, FY 2008 Budget Resolution, provisions dealing with reserve funds for SCHIP and the rehabilitation option. H..R. 1459 and S. 543, Preserving Access to In Patient Rehabilitation Hospital Act of 2007. S. 1050, Promoting Wellness for Individuals with Disabilities Act of 2007. Legislative proposals to reauthorize the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP). S. 558, Mental Health Parity Act of 2007. S.634 and H.R. 1634, Newborn Screening Saves Lives Act.

Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported

S. 1082, Food and Drug Administration Revitalization Act, Title IV H.R. 2464/S. 60 Wakefield Act H.Con.Res 163 Expressing the sense of Congress in support of further research and activities to increase public awareness, professional education, diagnosis, and treatment of Dandy-Walker syndrome S. 634/H.R. 1634, Newborn Screening Saves Lives Act S. 1712/H.R. 2889, SHINE Act S. 625/H.R. 1108, Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act H.R. 2900, Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007, Title IV, V

Client expense: $240,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of

S. 1082, HR 2900 Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007 S. 623, HR 1038 Access to Life-Saving Medicine Act HR 2889, S. 1712 SHINE Act HR 1634, S. 634, S. 1858 Newborn Screening Saves Lives Act of 2007

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. 634 The Newborn Screening Saves Lives Act; General Awareness of Spinal Muscualar Atrophy; Institute Universal Newborn Screen for Spinal Muscular Atrophy; Improve Onsite Care for the Disabled and their Families

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE

3. AACC endorsed H.R.1634 and S.634, the Newborn Screening Saves Lives Act of 2007, which would provide federal funding to expand newborn education and outreach efforts and improve the coordination of follow-up care. 4. AACC joined a Friends of AHRQ coalition letter expressing support for comparative effectiveness research, particularly in regards to maintaining AHRQ's prominent role in this field. 5. AACC endorsed S.1693, the Wired for Health Care Quality Act, which proposes a variety of stimuli to create interactive electronic medical record (EMR) networks that can be used by health care providers to improve patient care. 6. AACC endorsed H.R.2184, the Enhanced Health Care Value for All Act of 2007, which would significantly increase federal funding for comparative effectiveness research. 1. AACC endorsed S.358, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act, which would bar health insurers and employers from discriminating against individuals solely on the basis of genetic information. 2. AACC endorsed S.605, the Allied Health Professions Reinvestment Act, which would provide additional federal assistance to reduce the shortage of allied health personnel.

Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

3. AACC endorsed H.R.1634 and S.634, the Newborn Screening Saves Lives Act of 2007, which would provide federal funding to expand newborn education and outreach efforts and improve the coordination of follow-up care. 4. AACC joined a Friends of AHRQ coalition letter expressing support for comparative effectiveness research, particularly in regards to maintaining AHRQ's prominent role in this field. 5. AACC endorsed S.1693, the Wired for Health Care Quality Act, which proposes a variety of stimuli to create interactive electronic medical record (EMR) networks that can be used by health care providers to improve patient care. 6. AACC endorsed H.R.2184, the Enhanced Health Care Value for All Act of 2007, which would significantly increase federal funding for comparative effectiveness research. 1. AACC endorsed S.358, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act, which would bar health insurers and employers from discriminating against individuals solely on the basis of genetic information. 2. AACC endorsed S.605, the Allied Health Professions Reinvestment Act, which would provide additional federal assistance to reduce the shortage of allied health personnel.

Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. Con. Res. 21, 2008 Federal Budget Resolution, Budget resolutions would include funding for Medicare payments to physicians, Children’s health insurance program and Health Professions Grants for Family Medicine Training. S. 290, Rural Physicians’ Relief Act, The bill would provide primary care physicians with a $1000 tax credit for each month she provided services in a designated “frontier” area. S. 334, Healthy Americans Act, The bill would create tax credits for health insurance. S. 358, Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act, The bill would prohibit genetic discrimination by employers and health insurance providers. S. 498, Rural Medicare Equity Act, The bill would provide additional support payments for physicians in rural areas. S. 558, Paul Wellstone Mental Health Equitable Treatment Act , The bill would require insurers offering mental health coverage impose financial requirements for mental health benefits that are no more restrictive than those applied to other medical benefits. S. 624, National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program Reauthorization Act, The bill would reauthorize programs for subsidized mammography exams, PAP tests, and other screenings. S. 625, Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act, The bill would allow the Food and Drug Administration to regulate tobacco products. AAFP supports this from a public health perspective. S. 634, Newborn Screening Saves Lives Act of 2007, Authorize HRSA grants for education and training in newborn screening for congenital, genetic, and metabolic disorders. S. 657, Trauma Care Systems Planning and Development Act, The bill would authorize several emergency services and trauma care programs. S. 1066, Medical Education Affordability Act, Medical student loan debt relief. S. 1218, Medicare for All, The bill would extend Medicare coverage to all Americans who are not otherwise covered by health insurance. S. 1224, Children’s Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act, The bill extends the Children’s Health Insurance Program; the House version should include Medicare physician payment provisions. S. 1481, Fair and Reliable Medical Justice Act, Medical liability reform. S. 1693, Wired for Health Care Quality Act, The bill would provide grants to physician practices to implement health information technology. S. 1710, 2008 Labor, HHS, and Education Appropriations Act, The bill would fund grants for health professions development programs and the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. H. Con. Res. 99, 2008 Federal Budget Resolution, Budget resolutions would include funding for Medicare payments to physicians, Children’s health insurance program and Health Professions Grants for Family Medicine Training. HR 140, US. Physician Shortage Elimination Act, The bill would provide scholarships and tuition assistance for family medicine students and grants for physicians who practice in community health centers. HR 477, Stroke Treatment and Ongoing Prevention Act, The bill would authorize several programs related to education, prevention and treatment of stroke and to encourage the use of telemedicine. HR 493, Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act, The bill would prohibit genetic discrimination by employers and health insurance providers. HR 727 (PL110-23), Trauma Care Systems Planning and Development Act, The bill would authorize several emergency services and trauma care programs. HR 1108, Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act, The bill would allow the Food and Drug Administration to regulate tobacco products. AAFP supports this from a public health perspective. HR 1132 (PL110-18), National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program Reauthorization Act, The bill would reauthorize programs for subsidized mammography exams, PAP tests, and other screenings. HR 1332, Small Business Lending Improvements Act, The bill would provide special loan incentives to encourage medical professionals to locate in designated shortage areas. HR 1368, Personalized Health Information Act, The bill would require HHS to establish a program to provide financial incentives for the establishment of interactive personal health records for Medicare beneficiaries. HR 1424, Paul Wellstone Mental Health Equitable Treatment Act , The bill would require insurers offering mental health coverage impose financial requirements for mental health benefits that are no more restrictive than those applied to other medical benefits. HR 1591, FY 2007 Supplemental Spending Act, The bill would provide funding to cover the SCHIP shortfall, delay proposed Medicaid rules on GME and IGTs, require the use of tamper-proof prescription pads, and fund flu pandemic preparation and response efforts. HR 1781, Children’s Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act, The bill extends the Children’s Health Insurance Program; the House version should include Medicare physician payment provisions. HR 2034, Medicare for All, The bill would extend Medicare coverage to all Americans who are not otherwise covered by health insurance. HR 2206, FY 2007 Supplemental Spending Act, The bill would provide funding to cover the SCHIP shortfall, delay proposed Medicaid rules on GME and IGTs, require the use of tamper-proof prescription pads, and fund flu pandemic preparation and response efforts. HR 2497, Fair and Reliable Medical Justice Act, Medical liability reform. HR 2580, Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-Cost, Timely Healthcare Act, The bill would cap non-economic damages that could be recovered in a medical malpractice lawsuits. HR 3043, 2008 Labor, HHS, and Education Appropriations Act, The bill would fund grants for health professions development programs and the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. No Bill Number, Title VII health professions programs reauthorization, Enhance Family Medicine training programs administered by the Health Resources and Services Administration. No Bill Number, Medicare physician payment reforms, Repeal Medicare Sustainable Growth Rate and provide positive annual updates of Medicare physician payment. No Bill Number, Medical Home, Place patient-centered medical home in legislation.

S. 634, Newborn Screening Saves Lives Act of 2007, Authorize HRSA grants for education and training in newborn screening for congenital, genetic, and metabolic disorders. S. 1224, Children’s Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act, The bill extends the Children’s Health Insurance Program; the House version should include Medicare physician payment provisions. S. 1710, 2008 Labor, HHS, and Education Appropriations Act, The bill would fund grants for health professions development programs and the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. H. Con. Res. 99, 2008 Federal Budget Resolution, Budget resolutions would include funding for Medicare payments to physicians, Children’s health insurance program and Health Professions Grants for Family Medicine Training. HR 1591, FY 2007 Supplemental Spending Act, The bill would provide funding to cover the SCHIP shortfall, delay proposed Medicaid rules on GME and IGTs, require the use of tamper-proof prescription pads, and fund flu pandemic preparation and response efforts. HR 1781, Children’s Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act, The bill extends the Children’s Health Insurance Program; the House version should include Medicare physician payment provisions. HR 2206, FY 2007 Supplemental Spending Act, The bill would provide funding to cover the SCHIP shortfall, delay proposed Medicaid rules on GME and IGTs, require the use of tamper-proof prescription pads, and fund flu pandemic preparation and response efforts. HR 3043, 2008 Labor, HHS, and Education Appropriations Act, The bill would fund grants for health professions development programs and the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. No Bill, No Title, CMS issued a final rule for Graduate Medical Education policy for payments to teaching hospitals when residents are being trained in a non-hospital site (like a family doctor’s office). No Bill, No Title, CMS proposed a rule to eliminate Graduate Medical Education Funding through Medicaid. S. Con. Res. 21, 2008 Federal Budget Resolution, Budget resolutions would include funding for Medicare payments to physicians, Children’s health insurance program and Health Professions Grants for Family Medicine Training.