Laboratory Test Improvement Act

H.R. 3453, Community Clinical Laboratory Fairness in Competition Act of 2007 Reimbursement for clinical lab services under Medicare H.R. 1321 "Medicare Advanced Laboratory Diagnostics Act"; S.2404 "The Medicare Advanced Laboratory Diagnostic Act of 2007" S.976 "Genomics & Personalized Medicine Act of 2007" Competitive bidding for lab tests S.736, "The Laboratory Test Improvement Act"

Client expense: $658,000 · 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

H.R. 853, to promote preventive health care for Americans. S. 558, to provide parity between health insurance coverage of mental health benefits and benefits for medical and surgical services. S. 736, to provide for the regulation and oversight of laboratory tests. S. 1753: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a tax credit to employers for the costs of implementing wellness programs, and for other purposes. S. 1754: To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for a workplace wellness education campaign and an evaluation of employer-based wellness programs, and for other purposes. H.R. 5442, to provide individuals with access to health information of which they are a subject, to ensure personal privacy, security, and confidentiality with respect to health related information in promoting the development of a nationwide interoperable health information infrastructure, to impose criminal and civil penalties for unauthorized use of personal health information, to provide for the strong enforcement of these rights, to protect states' rights, and for other purposes; jointly to Energy & Commerce; Ways & Means; Education & Labor; and Financial Services.

Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

H.R. 853, to promote preventive health care for Americans. S. 558, to provide parity between health insurance coverage of mental health benefits and benefits for medical and surgical services. S. 736, to provide for the regulation and oversight of laboratory tests. S. 1753: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a tax credit to employers for the costs of implementing wellness programs, and for other purposes. S. 1754: To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for a workplace wellness education campaign and an evaluation of employer-based wellness programs, and for other purposes. H.R. 5442, to provide individuals with access to health information of which they are a subject, to ensure personal privacy, security, and confidentiality with respect to health related information in promoting the development of a nationwide interoperable health information infrastructure, to impose criminal and civil penalties for unauthorized use of personal health information, to provide for the strong enforcement of these rights, to protect states' rights, and for other purposes; jointly to Energy & Commerce; Ways & Means; Education & Labor; and Financial Services.

Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

Regulation of laboratory-developed tests S. 736, Labaratory Test Improvement Act. S. 976, Geonomics and Personalized Medicare Act FDA Globalization Act, HR3610, S 3409 Medicare Improvement Patients and Providers Act - HR 6331

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Regulation of laboratory-developed tests S. 736, Labaratory Test Improvement Act. S. 976, Geonomics and Personalized Medicare Act FDA Globalization Act, HR3610, S 3409 Medicare Improvement Patients and Providers Act - HR 6331

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

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

HR 3162,Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007; S 976 Genomics and Personalized Medicine Act of 2007; S. 736 Laboratory Test Improvement Act ; S 605 the Allied Health Reinvestment Act, HR 1237 and S. 2510 Cytology Proficiency Improvement Act of 2007; HR 6331, the Medicare Improvement for Patients and Providers Act of 2008; Stark Related Provisions in Medicare

Client expense: $30,293 · Firm income: Not reported

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

HR 3162,Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007; S 976 Genomics and Personalized Medicine Act of 2007; S. 736 Laboratory Test Improvement Act ; , HR 1237 and S. 2510 Cytology Proficiency Improvement Act of 2007;S. 2099 Preserving Access to Laboratory Services Act of 2007; CPT Coding; Physician Self-Referral Provisions; HR 3453, Community Clinical Laboratory Fairness in Competition Act of 2007

Client expense: $30,293 · Firm income: Not reported

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

Cytology Proficiency Testing- Support legislation that would modernize and improve an outdated federal proficiency test required by pathologists who examine Pap test to screen for cervical cancer. (H.R. 1237 and S 2510 both named The Cytology Proficiency Improvement Act of 2007); Regulation of Genetic Testing- The CAP supports continued regulation of genetic testing through existing CLIA law (S. 976, Genomics and Personalized Medicine Act of 2007 and S. 736 the Laboratory Test Improvement Act); Genetic Discrimination- Support legislation banning employers from discrimination based on genetic information. (H.R. 483 and S. 358, both titled the Genetic Information Non Discrimination Act of 2007 and signed into law in spring 2008) Gene Patents- Support legislation that prohibits gene patents or exempts lab based personnel from patent violations when performing laboratory developed tests. (H.R. 977, the Genomic Research and Accessibility Act)

Client expense: $323,257 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Regulation of laboratory-developed tests S. 736, Labaratory Test Improvement Act. S. 976, Geonomics and Personalized Medicare Act FDA Globalization Act, HR 3610, S 3409 Medicare Improvement Patients and Providers Act - HR 6331

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

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

H.R. 3453, Community Clinical Laboratory Fairness in Competition Act of 2007 Reimbursement for clinical lab services under Medicare H.R. 1321 "Medicare Advanced Laboratory Diagnostics Act"; S.2404 "The Medicare Advanced Laboratory Diagnostic Act of 2007" S.976 "Genomics & Personalized Medicine Act of 2007" Competitive bidding for lab tests S.736, "The Laboratory Test Improvement Act"

Client expense: $770,000 · 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

H.R. 853, to promote preventive health care for Americans. S. 558, to provide parity between health insurance coverage of mental health benefits and benefits for medical and surgical services. S. 736, to provide for the regulation and oversight of laboratory tests. S. 1753: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a tax credit to employers for the costs of implementing wellness programs, and for other purposes. S. 1754: To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for a workplace wellness education campaign and an evaluation of employer-based wellness programs, and for other purposes. H.R. 5442, to provide individuals with access to health information of which they are a subject, to ensure personal privacy, security, and confidentiality with respect to health related information in promoting the development of a nationwide interoperable health information infrastructure, to impose criminal and civil penalties for unauthorized use of personal health information, to provide for the strong enforcement of these rights, to protect states' rights, and for other purposes; jointly to Energy & Commerce; Ways & Means; Education & Labor; and Financial Services.

Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

HR 3162,Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007; S 976 Genomics and Personalized Medicine Act of 2007; S. 736 Laboratory Test Improvement Act ; S 605 the Allied Health Reinvestment Act, HR 1237 and S. 2510 Cytology Proficiency Improvement Act of 2007; HR 6331, the Medicare Improvement for Patients and Providers Act of 2008; Stark Related Provisions in Medicare

Client expense: $52,740 · Firm income: Not reported

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

HR 3162,Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007; S 976 Genomics and Personalized Medicine Act of 2007; S. 736 Laboratory Test Improvement Act ; , HR 1237 and S. 2510 Cytology Proficiency Improvement Act of 2007;S. 2099 Preserving Access to Laboratory Services Act of 2007; CPT Coding; Physician Self-Referral Provisions; HR 3453, Community Clinical Laboratory Fairness in Competition Act of 2007

Client expense: $52,740 · Firm income: Not reported

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

H.R. 853, to promote preventive health care for Americans. S. 558, to provide parity between health insurance coverage of mental health benefits and benefits for medical and surgical services. S. 736, to provide for the regulation and oversight of laboratory tests. S. 1753: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a tax credit to employers for the costs of implementing wellness programs, and for other purposes. S. 1754: To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for a workplace wellness education campaign and an evaluation of employer-based wellness programs, and for other purposes. H.R. 5442, to provide individuals with access to health information of which they are a subject, to ensure personal privacy, security, and confidentiality with respect to health related information in promoting the development of a nationwide interoperable health information infrastructure, to impose criminal and civil penalties for unauthorized use of personal health information, to provide for the strong enforcement of these rights, to protect states' rights, and for other purposes; jointly to Energy & Commerce; Ways & Means; Education & Labor; and Financial Services.

Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

Regulation of laboratory-developed tests S. 736, Labaratory Test Improvement Act. S. 976, Geonomics and Personalized Medicare Act FDA Globalization Act, HR_, S.__ Medicare Improvement Patients and Providers Act - HR 6331

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

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

H.R. 3453, Community Clinical Laboratory Fairness in Competition Act of 2007 Reimbursement for clinical lab services under Medicare H.R. 1321 "Medicare Advanced Laboratory Diagnostics Act"; S.2404 "The Medicare Advanced Laboratory Diagnostic Act of 2007" S.976 "Genomics & Personalized Medicine Act of 2007" Competitive bidding for lab tests S.736, "The Laboratory Test Improvement Act"

Client expense: $668,115 · 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), SENATE

S 631 - Remote Monitoring Access Act of 2007 - a bill to provide for coverage of remote patient management services for chronic health care conditions under the Medicare program. [Julie Cohen, Seth Radus, Brett Loper, Madeleine Smith] HR 1321/S 2404 - Medicaid Advanced Laboratory Diagnostics Act of 2007 - a bill to improve payments under the Medicare clinical laboratory fee schedule [Julie Cohen, Seth Radus, Brett Loper] S 736 - Laboratory Test Improvement Act [David Nexon] HR 1293/S 1338- Access to Medicare Imaging Act - a bill to provide for a 2-year moratorium on certain Medicare physician payment reductions for advanced diagnostic imaging service [Seth Radus, Madeleine Smith] HR 3162 - Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007 - a bill to extend and improve the children's health insurance program, to improve beneficiary protections under the Medicare, Medicaid, and the CHIP program. [Julie Cohen, Seth Radus, David Nexon] S 2029- Physician Payments Sunshine Act of 2007 - a bill to provide transparency in the relationship between physicians and manufacturers of drugs, devices, or medical supplies for which payment is made under Medicare, Medicaid, or SCHIP. [Seth Radus, Julie Cohen, Brett Loper, David Nexon] HR 5605 - Physician Payments Sunshine Act of 2008 - A bill to amendment title XI of the Social Security Act to provide for transparency in the relationship between physicians and manufacturers of drugs, devices, or medical supplies for which payment is made under Medicare, Medicaid, or SCHIP, and for other purposes [Julie Cohen, Seth Radus, David Nexon] S 2221 - Transparency in Medical Device Pricing Act of 2007 - a bill to provide for the reporting of sales price data for implantable medical devices [ Seth Radus, Julie Cohen, David Nexon, Brett Loper, Madeleine Smith, David Nexon] HR 3023 - Drug and Medical Device Company Gift Disclosure Act - a bill to require the manufacturers, and distributors of prescription drugs and medical devices to disclosre certain gifts provided in connection with detailing, promotional, or other marketing activities. [Seth Radus, Julie Cohen, David Nexon] HR 6381 - to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to liability under State and local requirements respecting devices. [Seth Radus, Julie Cohen] S. 3010/HR 6331 - Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008. A bill to amend title XVIII (medicare) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to provide for coverage of additional preventive services [Julie Cohen, Brett Loper, Seth Radus, David Nexon] HR 6252 - Medicare DMEPOS Competitive Acquisition Reform Act. A bill to amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to delay and reform the Medicare competitive acquisition program for purchase of durable medical equipment, prosthtics, orthotics, and supplies [Julie Cohen, David Nexon, Madeleine Smith]

Client expense: $924,074 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), White House Office

S 976 - Genomics and Personalized Medicine Act [Seth Radus] S 736 - Laboratory Test Improvement Act - A bill to provide for the regulation and oversight of laboratory tests [Seth Radus]

Client expense: $924,074 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), White House Office

HR 3162,Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007; S 976 Genomics and Personalized Medicine Act of 2007; S. 736 Laboratory Test Improvement Act ; , HR 1237 and S. 2510 Cytology Proficiency Improvement Act of 2007;S. 2099 Preserving Access to Laboratory Services Act of 2007; CPT Coding; Physician Self-Referral Provisions; HR 3453, Community Clinical Laboratory Fairness in Competition Act of 2007

Client expense: $95,110 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE

HR 3162,Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007; S 976 Genomics and Personalized Medicine Act of 2007; S. 736 Laboratory Test Improvement Act ; S 605 the Allied Health Reinvestment Act, HR 1237 and S. 2510 Cytology Proficiency Improvement Act of 2007; HR 6331, the Medicare Improvement for Patients and Providers Act of 2008; Stark Related Provisions in Medicare

Client expense: $95,110 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE

S. 736 - The Clinical Lab Improvements Act

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. 736 - The Clinical Lab Improvements Act

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $15,000

H.R. 853, to promote preventive health care for Americans. S. 558, to provide parity between health insurance coverage of mental health benefits and benefits for medical and surgical services. S. 736, to provide for the regulation and oversight of laboratory tests. S. 1753: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a tax credit to employers for the costs of implementing wellness programs, and for other purposes. S. 1754: To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for a workplace wellness education campaign and an evaluation of employer-based wellness programs, and for other purposes. H.R. 5442, to provide individuals with access to health information of which they are a subject, to ensure personal privacy, security, and confidentiality with respect to health related information in promoting the development of a nationwide interoperable health information infrastructure, to impose criminal and civil penalties for unauthorized use of personal health information, to provide for the strong enforcement of these rights, to protect states' rights, and for other purposes; jointly to Energy & Commerce; Ways & Means; Education & Labor; and Financial Services.

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

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

HR 2419 - Farm Bill Extension Act of 2007: A bill to provide for the continuation of agricultural programs through fiscal year 2012. Main concern is on the animal testing mentioned in bill. [Seth Radus, Amy Cunniffe, David Nexon] HR 1280 - Pet Safety and Protection Act of 2007 (Introduced in House) - A bill to amend the Animal Welfare Act to ensure that all dogs and cats used by research facilities are obtained legally [Seth Radus, Amy Cunniffe, David Nexon] S 736 - Laboratory Test Improvement Act (Introduced in Senate) - A bill to provide for the regulation and oversight of laboratory tests [Seth Radus, David Nexon, Amy Cunniffe]

Client expense: $666,550 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Administration on Aging, Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), White House Office

S 631 - Remote Monitoring Access Act of 2007. A bill to provide for coverage of remote patient management services for chronic health care conditions under the Medicare Program. [Julie Cohen, Seth Radus, David Nexon] HR 1321/S 2404 - Medicaid Advanced Laboratory Diagnostics Act of 2007. A bill to improve payments under the Medicare clinical laboratory fee schedule. [Julie Cohen, Seth Radus] S 736 - Laboratory Test Improvement Act [David Nexon, Amy Cunniffe] HR 1293 - Access to Medicare Imaging Act - A bill to provide for a 2-year moratorium on certain Medicare physician payment reductions for advanced diagnostic imaging services [Seth Radus, David Nexon, Amy Cunniffe] HR 1926 // S 1164 - Colon Cancer Screen for Life Act [David Nexon, Amy Cunniffe] HR 3162 - Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007 - A bill to extend and improve the children's health insurance program, to improve beneficiary protections under the Medicare, Medicaid, and the CHIP program. [Amy Cunniffe, David Nexon] S 2029 // HR 5605 - Physician Payments Sunshine Act of 2007 - a bill to provide transparency in the relationship between physicians and manufacturers of drugs, devices, or medical supplies for which payment is made under Medicare, Medicaid, or SCHIP (Also previous DeFazio bill) [Seth Radus, David Nexon, Julie Cohen, Amy Cunniffe] S 2221 - Transparency in Medical Device Pricing Act of 2007 - A bill to provide for the reporting of sales price data for implantable medical devices [Seth Radus, Julie Cohen, Amy Cunniffe, David Nexon] HR 3023 - Drug and Medical Device Company Gift Disclosure Act - A bill to require the manufacturers, packers, and distributors of prescription drugs and medical devices to disclose certain gifts provided in connection with detailing, promotional, or other marketing activities [Seth Radus, Julie Cohen, Amy Cunniffe, David Nexon]

Client expense: $666,550 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Administration on Aging, Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), White House Office

Regulation of laboratory-developed tests S. 976, S. 736, FDA Amendments Act of 2007, S 1082, HR 2900, HR 3580

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

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

Regulation of laboratory-developed tests S. 976, S. 736, FDA Amendments Act of 2007, S 1082, HR 2900, HR 3580

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

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

HR 3162,Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007; S 976 Genomics and Personalized Medicine Act of 2007; S. 736 Laboratory Test Improvement Act ; S 605 the Allied Health Reinvestment Act, HR 1237 and S. 2510 Cytology Proficiency Improvement Act of 2007

Client expense: $60,272 · Firm income: Not reported

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

HR 3162,Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007; S 976 Genomics and Personalized Medicine Act of 2007; S. 736 Laboratory Test Improvement Act ; , HR 1237 and S. 2510 Cytology Proficiency Improvement Act of 2007;S. 2099 Preserving Access to Laboratory Services Act of 2007; CPT Coding; Physician Self-Referral Provisions; HR 3453, Community Clinical Laboratory Fairness in Competition Act of 2007

Client expense: $60,272 · Firm income: Not reported

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

H.R. 3453, Community Clinical Laboratory Fairness in Competition Act of 2007 Reimbursement for clinical lab services under Medicare H.R. 1321 "Medicare Advanced Laboratory Diagnostics Act"; S.2404 "The Medicare Advanced Laboratory Diagnostic Act of 2007" S.976 "Genomics & Personalized Medicine Act of 2007" Competitive bidding for lab tests S.736, "The Laboratory Test Improvement Act"

Client expense: $640,000 · 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), SENATE

H.R. 977- Genomic Research and Accessibility Act; S. 976- Genomics and Personalized Medicine Act of 2007; S. 736- Laboratory Test Improvement Act- MED; S. 624- National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program Reauthorization Act of 2007; H.R. 1132 - National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program Reauthorization Act of 2007 (Received in Senate from House); H.R. 2626- Comprehensive HealthCARE (Coverage and Reform Enhancement) Act; H.R. 493- Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2007; S.358- Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2007

Client expense: $237,777 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Cytology Proficiency Testing- Support legislation that would modernize and improve an outdated federal proficiency test required by pathologists who examine Pap test to screen for cervical cancer. (H.R. 1237 and S 2510 both named The Cytology Proficiency Improvement Act of 2007); Regulation of Genetic Testing- The CAP supports continued regulation of genetic testing through existing CLIA law (S. 976, Genomics and Personalized Medicine Act of 2007 and S. 736 the Laboratory Test Improvement Act); Genetic Discrimination- Support legislation banning employers from discrimination based on genetic information. (H.R. 483 and S. 358, both titled the Genetic Information Non Discrimination Act of 2007 and signed into law in spring 2008) Gene Patents- Support legislation that prohibits gene patents or exempts lab based personnel from patent violations when performing laboratory developed tests. (H.R. 977, the Genomic Research and Accessibility Act)

Client expense: $239,500 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Regulation of laboratory-developed tests S. 976, S. 736, FDA Amendments Act of 2007, S 1082, HR 2900, HR 3580

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

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

H.R. 853, to promote preventive health care for Americans. S. 558, to provide parity between health insurance coverage of mental health benefits and benefits for medical and surgical services. S. 736, to provide for the regulation and oversight of laboratory tests.

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

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, UNDETERMINED

H.R. 977-Genomic Research and Accessibility Act; S. 976-Genomics and Personalized Medicine Act of 2007; S. 736-Laboratory Test Improvement Act- MED; H.R. 2626-Comprehensive HealthCARE (Coverage and Reform Enhancement) Act; H.R. 493-Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2007; S.358-Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2007; H.R. 3453-Community Clinical Laboratory Fairness in Competition Act of 2007; S. 2099-Preserving Access to Laboratory Services of 2007;

Client expense: $439,684 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 3162,Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007; S 976 Genomics and Personalized Medicine Act of 2007; S. 736 Laboratory Test Improvement Act ; S 605 the Allied Health Reinvestment Act, HR 1237 and S. 2510 Cytology Proficiency Improvement Act of 2007

Client expense: $250,978 · Firm income: Not reported

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

HR 3162,Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007; S 976 Genomics and Personalized Medicine Act of 2007; S. 736 Laboratory Test Improvement Act ; , HR 1237 and S. 2510 Cytology Proficiency Improvement Act of 2007;S. 2099 Preserving Access to Laboratory Services Act of 2007; CPT Coding; Physician Self-Referral Provisions; HR 3453, Community Clinical Laboratory Fairness in Competition Act of 2007

Client expense: $250,978 · Firm income: Not reported

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

S 736 - Laboratory Test Improvement Act

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: SENATE

S. 736 - Laboratory Test Improvement Act

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

HR 2762 / S 1494, “To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the special diabetes programs for Type I diabetes and Indians under that Act,” all provisions; S 976, "Genomics and Personalized Medicine Act of 2007," all provisions; S 736, "Laboratory Test Improvement Act," all provisions.

Client expense: $3,820,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE

H.R. 493- Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2007; S.358- Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2007 H.R. 977- Genomic Research and Accessibility Act; S. 976- Genomics and Personalized Medicine Act of 2007; S. 736- Laboratory Test Improvement Act- MED; S. 624- National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program Reauthorization Act of 2007; H.R. 1132 - National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program Reauthorization Act of 2007 (Received in Senate from House); H.R. 2626- Comprehensive HealthCARE (Coverage and Reform Enhancement) Act;

Client expense: $564,670 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. 736, Laboratory Test Improvement Act S. 1695, Biologics Price Competition and Innovation Act of 2007 H.R. 1038, S. 623, Access to Life-Saving Medicine Act H.R. 1956, Patient Protection and Innovative Biologic Medicines Act of 2007 S. 1505, Affordable Biologics for Consumers Act H.R. 2900, S.1082, Food and Drug Administration Revitalization Act S. 976, Genomics and Personalized Medicine Act of 2007

Client expense: $2,380,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

H.R1892, National Amniotic and Placental Stem Cell Bank Act of 2007, To promote establishment of a national amniotic and placental stem cell bank. S.736, Laboratory Test Improvement Act, To establish new regulatory pathway for laboratory-developed tests. S.976, Genomics and Personalized Medicine Act of 2007, To establish new regulatory pathway for laboratory-developed tests.

Client expense: $526,616 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

H.R.2900, Food and Drug Administration Revitalization Act, To reauthorize FDA device user fee program and address other FDA issues S.736, Laboratory Test Improvement Act, To establish new regulatory pathway for laboratory-developed tests. S.976, Genomics and Personalized Medicine Act of 2007, To establish new regulatory pathway for laboratory-developed tests. H.R1174, Health Hospitals Act of 2007, To require reporting of hospital-associated infections. S.1082, Food and Drug Administration Revitalization Act, To reauthorize FDA device user fee program and address other FDA issues

Client expense: $526,616 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)