Safety of Seniors Act of 2007

FY09 Labor HHS approps bill, Congressionally directed appropriation for elder falls prevention program. S. 845 and H.R. 3701, Safety of Seniors Act, supported passage. H.R. 3495, Children in Disasters Act, supported passage.

Client expense: $12,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

FY09 Labor HHS approps bill, Congressionally directed appropriation for elder falls prevention program. S. 845 and H.R. 3701, Safety of Seniors Act, supported passage. H.R. 3495, Children in Disasters Act, supported passage.

Client expense: $22,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

FY09 Labor HHS approps bill, Congressionally directed appropriation for elder falls prevention program. S.845 and H.R. 3701 - the Safety of Seniors Act, supported passage H.R. 3495 - The Children in Disasters Act, supported passage

Client expense: $22,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations Bill, S845, Safety of Seniors Act of 2007 (now P.L. 110-202), and H.Res. 1478 and S. Res. 674 designating National Falls Prevention Awareness Day.

Client expense: $123,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S 999 - Stroke Treatment and Ongoing Prevention (STOP) Act HR 477 - Stroke Treatment and Ongoing Prevention (STOP) Act Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (`COPD') research funding HR 3701 - Keeping Seniors Safe from Falls Act/ Safety of Senior Act S 845 - Keeping Seniors Safe from Falls HR 4188 - IDEA Fairness Restoration Act S 626 - A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for arthritis research and public health, and for other purposes HR 1283 - To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for arthritis research and public health, and for other purposes Enhancing funding for Rehabilitation Research HR 3195 - ADA Amendments Act of 2008 HHS Physical Activity Guidelines HR 6748 - Access to America's Orthopedic Services Act HR 2994 - National Pain Care Policy Act of 2008 HR 1014/ S 573 - HEART for Women Act

Client expense: $378,766 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ), Army, Dept of (Other), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)

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; Health care reform policy 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 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); HR 3690: Miltary Family Autism Equity Act.

Client expense: $78,906 · 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

Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations Bill, S.845, Safety of Seniors Act of 2007 (now P.L. 110-202), and H.Res 1478 and S. Res 674 designating National Falls Prevention Awareness Day.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $120,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R.7128 - To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to improve the transparency of information on skilled nursing facilities and nursing facilities and to clarify and improve the targeting of the enforcement of requirements with respect to such facilities. H.R.7110 - Making supplemental appropriations for job creation and preservation, infrastructure investment, and economic and energy assistance for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes. H.R. 2807 - To intensify stem cell research showing evidence of substantial clinical benefit to patients, and for other purposes. H.R. 1783 - To amend the Social Security Act to enhance the social security of the Nation by ensuring adequate public-private infrastructure and to resolve to prevent, detect, treat, intervene in, and prosecute elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation, & for other purposes. H.R. 2521 - To provide loans and grants for fire sprinkler retrofitting in nursing facilities. H.R. 3025 - To amend title XVII of the Social Security Act to provide comprehensive improvements to the Medicare Prescription Drug Program, and for other purposes. H.R.1046 - To amend titles XI and XVIII of the Social Security Act to modernize the quality improvement organization (QIO) program. H.R.1841 - To amend the Social Security Act and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for an AmeriCare that assures the provision of health insurance coverage to all residents, and for other purposes. H.R.4082 - To improve the quality of, and access to, long-term care. H.R.3784 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve the quality of care in skilled nursing facilities under the Medicare Program through requiring the reporting of expenditures for nursing. H.R.976 - An act to amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to extend and improve the Children's Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes. H.R.4854 - To amend the provisions of title 31, United States Code, relating to false claims to clarify and make technical amendments to those provisions, and for other purposes. H.R.3453 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to repeal the Medicare competitive bidding demonstration project for clinical laboratory services. H.R.3180 - To amend title 31, United States Code, to clarify who is an original source for purposes of bringing a qui tam action. H.R. 5480 - To repond to a Medicare funding warning. H.R.6337 - To amend the Public Health Service Act to attract and retain trained health care professionals and direct care workers dedicated to providing quality care to the growing population of older Americans. H.R.5878 - To authorize programs to increase the number of nurses within the Armed Forces through assistance for service as nurse faculty or education as nurses, and for other purposes. H.R.2705 - To amend the Compact of Free Association Amendments Act of 2003, and for other purposes. H.R.6252 - 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, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies. H.R. 5799 - To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to improve the transparency of information on skilled nursing facilities and nursing facilities and to clarify and improve the targeting of the enforcement of requirements with respect to such facilities. H.Res.1203 - Expressing support for designation of the week beginning May 11, 2008, as "National Nursing Home Week". S.Res.543 - A resolutioni designating the week beginning May 11, 2008, as "National Nursing Home Week". S. 2641 - A bill to amend title XVII and XIX of the Social Security Act to improve the transparenct of information on skilled nursing facilities and nursing facilities and to clarift and improce the targeting of the enforcement of requitements with respect to such facilities. S. 1980 - A bill to improve the quality of, and access to, long-term care. S. 2662 - A bill to respond to a Medicare funding warning. S. 2041 - A bill to amend the False Claims Act. S. 1693 - A bill to enhance the adoption of a nationwide interoperable health information technology system and to improce the quality and reduce the costs of health care in the United States. S. 1947 - A bill to amend title XI of the Social Security Act to improve the quality improvement organization (QIO) program. S. 2099 - A bill to amend title XVII of teh Social Security Act to repeal the medicare competitive bidding project for clinical laboratory services. S. 1070 - A bill to amend the Social Security Act to enhance the social security of the Nation by ensuring adequate public-private infrastructure and to resolve to prevent, detect, treat, intervene in, and prosecute elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation, and for other purposes. S. 1019 - A bill to provide comprehensive reform of the health care system of the United States, and for other purposes. S. 1814 - A bill to provide individuals with access to health information of which they are a subject, ensure personal privacy with respect to health related information, promote the use of non-identifiabel information for health research, impose criminal and civil penalties for unauthorized use of protected health information, to provide for the strong enforcement of these rights, and to protect States' rights. S. 1615 - A bill to provide loans and grants for fire sprinkler retrofitting in nursing facilities. S. 845 - A bill to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to expand and intensify programs with respect to research and related activities concerning elder falls. S. 334 - A bill to provide affordable, guaranteed private health coverage that will make Americans healthier and can never be taken away. S. 325 - A bill to provide for innovation in health care through State initiatives that expand coverage and access and improve quality and efficiency in the health care system. S. 1980 - A bill to improve the quality of, and access to, long-term care. S.2708 - A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to attract and retain trained health care professionals and direct care workers dedicated to providing quality care to the growing population of older Americans. S. 3144 - 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, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies. S.2603 - A bill to amend title XI and XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide increased civil and criminal penalties for acts involving fraud and abuse under the Medicare program and to increase the amount of the surety bond required for suppliers of durable medical equipment. S.2641- A bill to amend title XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to improve the transparency of information on skilled nursing facilities and nursing facilities and to clarify and improve the targeting of the enforcement of requirements with respect to such facilities. H.R.1424 - A bill to provide authority for the Federal Government to purchase and insure certain types of troubled assets for the purposes of providing stability to and preventing disruption in the economy and financial system and protecting taxpayers, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives for energy production and conservation, to extend certain expiring provisions, to provide individual income tax relief, and for other purposes. H.R. 5268 H.R. 5613 H.R. 6331 S. 2820

Client expense: $460,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE

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

Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations Bill, S.845, Safety of Seniors Act of 2007 (now P.L. 110-202); and H.Res. 1478 and S. Res. 674 desginating National Falls Prevention Awareness Day.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

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

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

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

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.

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

Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE

S 999 - Stroke Treatment and Ongoing Prevention (STOP) Act HR 477 - Stroke Treatment and Ongoing Prevention (STOP) Act Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (`COPD') research funding HR 3701 - Keeping Seniors Safe from Falls Act/ Safety of Senior Act S 845 - Keeping Seniors Safe from Falls HR 4188 - IDEA Fairness Restoration Act S 626 - A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for arthritis research and public health, and for other purposes HR 1283 - To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for arthritis research and public health, and for other purposes Enhancing funding for Rehabilitation Research HR 3195 - ADA Amendments Act of 2008 HHS Physical Activity Guidelines HR 6748 - Access to America's Orthopedic Services Act HR 2994 - National Pain Care Policy Act of 2008 HR 1014/ S 573 - HEART for Women Act

Client expense: $355,739 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ), Army, Dept of (Other), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)

H.R.7128 - To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to improve the transparency of information on skilled nursing facilities and nursing facilities and to clarify and improve the targeting of the enforcement of requirements with respect to such facilities. H.R.7110 - Making supplemental appropriations for job creation and preservation, infrastructure investment, and economic and energy assistance for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes. H.R. 2807 - To intensify stem cell research showing evidence of substantial clinical benefit to patients, and for other purposes. H.R. 1783 - To amend the Social Security Act to enhance the social security of the Nation by ensuring adequate public-private infrastructure and to resolve to prevent, detect, treat, intervene in, and prosecute elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation, & for other purposes. H.R. 2521 - To provide loans and grants for fire sprinkler retrofitting in nursing facilities. H.R. 3025 - To amend title XVII of the Social Security Act to provide comprehensive improvements to the Medicare Prescription Drug Program, and for other purposes. H.R.1046 - To amend titles XI and XVIII of the Social Security Act to modernize the quality improvement organization (QIO) program. H.R.1841 - To amend the Social Security Act and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for an AmeriCare that assures the provision of health insurance coverage to all residents, and for other purposes. H.R.4082 - To improve the quality of, and access to, long-term care. H.R.3784 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve the quality of care in skilled nursing facilities under the Medicare Program through requiring the reporting of expenditures for nursing. H.R.976 - An act to amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to extend and improve the Children's Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes. H.R.4854 - To amend the provisions of title 31, United States Code, relating to false claims to clarify and make technical amendments to those provisions, and for other purposes. H.R.3453 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to repeal the Medicare competitive bidding demonstration project for clinical laboratory services. H.R.3180 - To amend title 31, United States Code, to clarify who is an original source for purposes of bringing a qui tam action. H.R. 5480 - To repond to a Medicare funding warning. H.R.6337 - To amend the Public Health Service Act to attract and retain trained health care professionals and direct care workers dedicated to providing quality care to the growing population of older Americans. H.R.5878 - To authorize programs to increase the number of nurses within the Armed Forces through assistance for service as nurse faculty or education as nurses, and for other purposes. H.R.2705 - To amend the Compact of Free Association Amendments Act of 2003, and for other purposes. H.R.6252 - 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, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies. H.R. 5799 - To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to improve the transparency of information on skilled nursing facilities and nursing facilities and to clarify and improve the targeting of the enforcement of requirements with respect to such facilities. H.Res.1203 - Expressing support for designation of the week beginning May 11, 2008, as "National Nursing Home Week". S.Res.543 - A resolutioni designating the week beginning May 11, 2008, as "National Nursing Home Week". S. 2641 - A bill to amend title XVII and XIX of the Social Security Act to improve the transparenct of information on skilled nursing facilities and nursing facilities and to clarift and improce the targeting of the enforcement of requitements with respect to such facilities. S. 1980 - A bill to improve the quality of, and access to, long-term care. S. 2662 - A bill to respond to a Medicare funding warning. S. 2041 - A bill to amend the False Claims Act. S. 1693 - A bill to enhance the adoption of a nationwide interoperable health information technology system and to improce the quality and reduce the costs of health care in the United States. S. 1947 - A bill to amend title XI of the Social Security Act to improve the quality improvement organization (QIO) program. S. 2099 - A bill to amend title XVII of teh Social Security Act to repeal the medicare competitive bidding project for clinical laboratory services. S. 1070 - A bill to amend the Social Security Act to enhance the social security of the Nation by ensuring adequate public-private infrastructure and to resolve to prevent, detect, treat, intervene in, and prosecute elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation, and for other purposes. S. 1019 - A bill to provide comprehensive reform of the health care system of the United States, and for other purposes. S. 1814 - A bill to provide individuals with access to health information of which they are a subject, ensure personal privacy with respect to health related information, promote the use of non-identifiabel information for health research, impose criminal and civil penalties for unauthorized use of protected health information, to provide for the strong enforcement of these rights, and to protect States' rights. S. 1615 - A bill to provide loans and grants for fire sprinkler retrofitting in nursing facilities. S. 845 - A bill to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to expand and intensify programs with respect to research and related activities concerning elder falls. S. 334 - A bill to provide affordable, guaranteed private health coverage that will make Americans healthier and can never be taken away. S. 325 - A bill to provide for innovation in health care through State initiatives that expand coverage and access and improve quality and efficiency in the health care system. S. 1980 - A bill to improve the quality of, and access to, long-term care. S.2708 - A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to attract and retain trained health care professionals and direct care workers dedicated to providing quality care to the growing population of older Americans. S. 3144 - 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, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies. S.2603 - A bill to amend title XI and XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide increased civil and criminal penalties for acts involving fraud and abuse under the Medicare program and to increase the amount of the surety bond required for suppliers of durable medical equipment. S.2641- A bill to amend title XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to improve the transparency of information on skilled nursing facilities and nursing facilities and to clarify and improve the targeting of the enforcement of requirements with respect to such facilities. H.R.1424 - A bill to provide authority for the Federal Government to purchase and insure certain types of troubled assets for the purposes of providing stability to and preventing disruption in the economy and financial system and protecting taxpayers, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives for energy production and conservation, to extend certain expiring provisions, to provide individual income tax relief, and for other purposes.

Client expense: $390,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE

Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations Bill, S.845, Safety of Seniors Act of 2007(now P.L. 110-202), and H.Res 1478 and S. Res 674 designating National Falls Prevention Awareness Day.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 582/ HR 1742 Fire Sprinkler Incentive Act HR 4137 The College Opportunity Affordability Act S845 Keeping Seniors Safe from Falls S 1642 Higher Education Amendment of 2007 S354/HR 592 Campus Fire Safety Right to Know

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S 2795/HR 5918 Small Business Health Options Program Act of 2008 - Discussed concerns on small business health insurance coverage. Discussed proposal for health insurance reinsurance. S 334 Healthy Americans Act - Discussed Senator Wyden's health care reform bill. Stakeholder meeting on health care quality. HR 3701/S 845 Keeping Seniors Safe from Falls Act of 2007- Lobbied for all provisions to direct the Secretary of HHS to conduct public and professional education, research, and demonstration grants to prevent falls among the elderly. SCR 70 - Lobbied in favor of Medicare premium protection language in the budget and for reserve funds for health. Divided We Fail, an initiative to give voice to millions of Americans who are tired of letting Washington gridlock stand in the way of affordable, quality health care and long-term financial security - the most pressing domestic issues facing our nation. Lobbied for spending levels for Rx comparative effectiveness, nursing education, NIH research, Falls Prevention and other similar accounts. Discussed the need for bipartisan action on health care reform legislation, and how AARP could be helpful in vetting such proposals with its members. Expressed concern about proposed regulation regarding reduction of annual reassignment of LIS population in Medicare Part D. HR 3800/S 1693 - Wired for Health Act/Promotion of Health Information Technology Act - Strongly promoted enactment of this legislation to promote adoption of health information technology. S 2408/HR 4296 Medicare Electronic Medication and Safety Protection (E-Meds) Act of 2007- Supported this legislation to require e-prescribing in Medicare Part D, at first by providing incentive payments to providers who do and after 2011 lower payments to providers who do not. Lobbied for legislation to promote Health IT. Lobbied on structure of Health IT standard-setting body.

Client expense: $6,480,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Administration on Aging, Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office

S 999 - Stroke Treatment and Ongoing Prevention (STOP) Act HR 477 - Stroke Treatment and Ongoing Prevention (STOP) Act Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (`COPD') research funding HR 3701 - Keeping Seniors Safe from Falls Act/ Safety of Senior Act S 845 - Keeping Seniors Safe from Falls HR 4188 - IDEA Fairness Restoration Act S 626 - A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for arthritis research and public health, and for other purposes HR 1283 - To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for arthritis research and public health, and for other purposes Enhancing funding for Rehabilitation Research HR 3195 - ADA Amendments Act of 2008

Client expense: $566,146 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ), Army, Dept of (Other), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)

HR 2807 - To intensify stem cell research showing evidence of substantial clinical benefit to patients, and for other purposes. HR 1783 - To amend the Social Security Act to enhance the social security of the Nation by ensuring adequate public-private infrastructure and to resolve to prevent, detect, treat, intervene in, and prosecute elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation, & for other purposes. H.R.2521 - To provide loans and grants for fire sprinkler retrofitting in nursing facilities. H.R.3025 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide comprehensive improvements to the Medicare Prescription Drug Program, and for other purposes. H.R.1046 - To amend titles XI and XVIII of the Social Security Act to modernize the quality improvement organization (QIO) program. H.R.1841 - To amend the Social Security Act and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for an AmeriCare that assures the provision of health insurance coverage to all residents, and for other purposes. H.R.4082 - To improve the quality of, and access to, long-term care. H.R.976 - An act to amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to extend and improve the Children's Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes. H.R.3784 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve the quality of care in skilled nursing facilities under the Medicare Program through requiring the reporting of expenditures for nursing. H.R.3453 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to repeal the Medicare competitive bidding demonstration project for clinical laboratory services. H.R.4854 - To amend the provisions of title 31, United States Code, relating to false claims to clarify and make technical amendments to those provisions, and for other purposes. H.R.3180 - To amend title 31, United States Code, to clarify who is an original source for purposes of bringing a qui tam action. H.R.5480 - To respond to a Medicare funding warning. S.1980 - A bill to improve the quality of, and access to, long-term care. S.2662 - A bill to respond to a medicare funding warning. S.2041 - A bill to amend the False Claims Act. S.1693 - A bill to enhance the adoption of a nationwide interoperable health information technology system and to improve the quality and reduce the costs of health care in the United States. S.2641 - A bill to amend title XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to improve the transparency of information on skilled nursing facilities and nursing facilities and to clarify and improve the targeting of the enforcement of requirements with respect to such facilities. S.1947 - A bill to amend title XI of the Social Security Act to improve the quality improvement organization (QIO) program. S.2099 - A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to repeal the Medicare competitive bidding project for clinical laboratory services. S.1070 - A bill to amend the Social Security Act to enhance the social security of the Nation by ensuring adequate public-private infrastructure and to resolve to prevent, detect, treat, intervene in, and prosecute elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation, and for other purposes. S.1019 - A bill to provide comprehensive reform of the health care system of the United States, and for other purposes. S.1814 - A bill to provide individuals with access to health information of which they are a subject, ensure personal privacy with respect to health related information, promote the use of non-identifiable information for health research, impose criminal and civil penalties for unauthorized use of protected health information, to provide for the strong enforcement of these rights, and to protect States' rights. S.1615 - A bill to provide loans and grants for fire sprinkler retrofitting in nursing facilities. S.845 - A bill to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to expand and intensify programs with respect to research and related activities concerning elder falls. S.334 - A bill to provide affordable, guaranteed private health coverage that will make Americans healthier and can never be taken away. S.325 - A bill to provide for innovation in health care through State initiatives that expand coverage and access and improve quality and efficiency in the health care system. S.1980 - A bill to improve the quality of, and access to, long-term care. S.2708 - A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to attract and retain trained health care professionals and direct care workers dedicated to providing quality care to the growing population of older Americans. H.R.6337 - To amend the Public Health Service Act to attract and retain trained health care professionals and direct care workers dedicated to providing quality care to the growing population of older Americans. H.R.5878 - To authorize programs to increase the number of nurses within the Armed Forces through assistance for service as nurse faculty or education as nurses, and for other purposes. H.R.2705 - To amend the Compact of Free Association Amendments Act of 2003, and for other purposes. H.R.6252 - 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, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies. S.3144 - 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, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies. S.2603 - A bill to amend title XI and XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide increased civil and criminal penalties for acts involving fraud and abuse under the Medicare program and to increase the amount of the surety bond required for suppliers of durable medical equipment. S.2641 - A bill to amend title XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to improve the transparency of information on skilled nursing facilities and nursing facilities and to clarify and improve the targeting of the enforcement of requirements with respect to such facilities. H.R.5799 - To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to improve the transparency of information on skilled nursing facilities and nursing facilities and to clarify and improve the targeting of the enforcement of requirements with respect to such facilities. S.RES.543 - A resolution designating the week beginning May 11, 2008, as "National Nursing Home Week". H.RES.1203 - Expressing support for designation of the week beginning May 11, 2008, as "National Nursing Home Week".

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

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

Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations Bill, and S.845, Safety of Seniors Act of 2007.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

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.

Client expense: $140,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

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. Centers for Disease Control, Director of Center for Inuury Prevention and Control, Ileana Arias - Advocated for working together on their initiative to prevent falls among seniors.

Client expense: $140,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 1032, the "Alzheimer's Treatment and Caregiver Support Act"; S. 845 and H.R. 3701, the "Safety of Seniors Act"; S. 2641, the "Nursing Home Transparancy and Improvement Act of 2008"; and S. 358 and H.R. 493, the "Genetic Information Non-Discrimination Act"

Client expense: $22,500 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE

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 1424: Paul Wellstone Mental Health & Addiction Equality 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 5748: Ryan Dant Health Care Opportunity Act of 2008; HR 2642: Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriation Act of 2008; HR 1017/S 578: Protecting Children's Health in Schools Act; HR 5399/S 2810: Medicare Late Enrollment Assistance Act of 2006; 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 3825/S 1858 Newborn Screening Saves Lives Act of 2007; HR 3014: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2007; Combating Autism Act; HR 1881/S 937 Expanding the Promise for Individuals with Autism Act; FY2009 Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations.

Client expense: $121,956 · 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, U.S. Architectural & Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (ACCESS), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office

S 2795 - Discussed concerns on small business health insurance coverage. Discussed proposal for health insurance reinsurance. S 334 - Discussed Senator Wyden's health care reform bill and possible Senate hearing with staff. Stakeholder meeting on health care quality. HR 3701/S 845 - Lobbied for all provisions to direct the Secretary of HHS to conduct public and professional education, research, and demonstration grants to prevent falls among the elderly. SCR 70 - Lobbied in favor of Medicare premium protection language in the budget and for reserve funds for health. Divided We Fail, an initiative to give voice to millions of Americans who are tired of letting Washington gridlock stand in the way of affordable, quality health care and long-term financial security - the most pressing domestic issues facing our nation. Lobbied for spending levels for Rx comparative effectiveness, nursing education, NIH research, and other similar accounts. Prepared LHHS Subcommittee FY 2009 request letter asking for funding of SSA Admin., respite care programs, supportive services and nutrition programs, energy assistance, drug and medical research and falls prevention. Discussed the need for bipartisan action on health care reform legislation, and how AARP could be helpful in vetting such proposals with its members. Expressed concern about proposed regulation regarding reduction of annual reassignment of LIS population in Part D. HR 3800/S 1693 - Strongly promoted enactment of this legislation to promote adoption of health information technology. S 2408/HR 4296 - Supported this legislation to require e-prescribing in Part D, at first by providing incentive payments to providers who do and after 2011 lower payments to providers who do not.

Client expense: $7,220,000 · Firm income: Not reported

S 2795 - Discussed concerns on small business health insurance coverage. Discussed proposal for health insurance reinsurance. S 334 - Discussed Senator Wyden's health care reform bill and possible Senate hearing with staff. Stakeholder meeting on health care quality. HR 3701/S 845 - Lobbied for all provisions to direct the Secretary of HHS to conduct public and professional education, research, and demonstration grants to prevent falls among the elderly. SCR 70 - Lobbied in favor of Medicare premium protection language in the budget and for reserve funds for health. Divided We Fail, an initiative to give voice to millions of Americans who are tired of letting Washington gridlock stand in the way of affordable, quality health care and long-term financial security - the most pressing domestic issues facing our nation. Lobbied for spending levels for Rx comparative effectiveness, nursing education, NIH research, Falls Prevention and other similar accounts. Prepared LHHS Subcommittee FY 2009 request letter asking for funding of SSA Admin., respite care programs, supportive services and nutrition programs, energy assistance, drug and medical research and falls prevention. Discussed the need for bipartisan action on health care reform legislation, and how AARP could be helpful in vetting such proposals with its members. Health IT - Proposed legislation to reduce annual reassignment of LIS population in Part D and discussed notice and comment rulemaking proceeding re annual LIS population reassignment. HR 3800/S 1693 - Strongly promoted enactment of this legislation to promote adoption of health information technology. S 2408/HR 4296 - Support this legislation to require e-prescribing in Part D, at first by providing incentive payments to providers who do and after 2011 lower payments to providers who do not.

Client expense: $7,220,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

HEALTH INSURANCE (HOUSE) - Discussed proposal for health insurance reinsurance. HEALTH INSURANCE S 2795 - Discussed concerns on small business health insurance coverage HEALTH INSURANCE S 334 - Discussed Senator Wyden's health care reform bill and possible Senate hearing with staff HEALTH INSURANCE (HOUSE) - Discussed proposal for health insurance reinsurance. HEALTH INSURANCE S 2795 - Discussed concerns on small business health insurance coverage HEALTH INSURANCE S 334 - Discussed Senator Wyden's health care reform bill and possible Senate hearing with staff HEALTH INSURANCE (HOUSE) - Discussed proposal for health insurance reinsurance. HEALTH INSURANCE S 2795 - Discussed concerns on small business health insurance coverage HEALTH INSURANCE S 334 - Discussed Senator Wyden's health care reform bill and possible Senate hearing with staff HEALTH INSURANCE (HOUSE) - Discussed proposal for health insurance reinsurance with Velaquez's staff HEALTH INSURANCE (SENATE) - Stakeholder meeting on health care quality in health care. HEALTH INSURANCE S 2795 - Discussed concerns on small business health insurance coverage HEALTH INSURANCE S 334 - Discussed Senator Wyden's health care reform bill and possible Senate hearing with staff HEALTH ISSUES HR 3701/S 845 - Keeping Seniors Safe From Falls Act of 2007 HR3701/S845 lobbied for all provisions to direct the Secretary of HHS to conduct public and professional education, research, and demonstration grants to prevent falls among the elderly. HEALTH ISSUES SCR 70 - Lobbied in favor of Medicare premium protection language in the budget and for reserve funds for health. HEALTH ISSUES HR 3701/S 845 - Keeping Seniors Safe From Falls Act of 2007 HR3701/S845 lobbied for all provisions to direct the Secretary of HHS to conduct public and professional education, research, and demonstration grants to prevent falls among the elderly. HEALTH ISSUES SCR 70 - Lobbied in favor of Medicare premium protection language in the budget and for reserve funds for health. HEALTH ISSUES HR 3701/S 845 - Keeping Seniors Safe From Falls Act of 2007 HR3701/S845 lobbied for all provisions to direct the Secretary of HHS to conduct public and professional education, research, and demonstration grants to prevent falls among the elderly. HEALTH ISSUES (HOUSE) - Divided We Fail, an initiative to give voice to millions of Americans who are tired of letting Washington gridlock stand in the way of affordable, quality health care and long-term financial security the most pressing domestic issues facing our nation. HEALTH ISSUES (HOUSE) - Divided We Fail, an initiative to give voice to millions of Americans who are tired of letting Washington gridlock stand in the way of affordable, quality health care and long-term financial security the most pressing domestic issues facing our nation. HEALTH ISSUES (SENATE) - Lobbying for spending levels for Rx comparative effectiveness, nursing education, NIH research, Falls Prevention and other similar accounts. HEALTH ISSUES (HOUSE) - Lobbying for spending levels for Rx comparative effectiveness, nursing education, NIH research, Falls Prevention and other similar accounts. HEALTH ISSUES (SENATE) - Prepared LHHS Subcommittee FY 2009 request letter asking for funding of SSA Admin., respite care programs, supportive services and nutrition programs, energy assistance, drug and medical research and falls prevention. HEALTH ISSUES (HOUSE) - Prepared LHHS Subcommittee FY 2009 request letter asking for funding of SSA Admin., respite care programs, supportive services and nutrition programs, energy assistance, drug and medical research and falls prevention. HEALTH ISSUES (SENATE) - Discussed the need for bipartisan action on health care reform legislation, and how AARP could be helpful in vetting such proposals with its members. HEALTH ISSUES (HOUSE) - Divided We Fail, an initiative to give voice to millions of Americans who are tired of letting Washington gridlock stand in the way of affordable, quality health care and long-term financial security the most pressing domestic issues facing our nation. HEALTH ISSUES (SENATE) - Divided We Fail, an initiative to give voice to millions of Americans who are tired of letting Washington gridlock stand in the way of affordable, quality health care and long-term financial security the most pressing domestic issues facing our nation. HEALTH IT (DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES) - (Proposed regulation to reduce annual reassignment of LIS population in Part D) Administrator called Bill to give him a heads up that CMS would be publishing an NPRM to reduce the annual reassignment of the LIS population in Part D, and asked for AARP to review and comment on the proposal. Bill assured him that we would and expressed concern about the disruption caused by the annual reassignment. HEALTH IT HR 3800 (HOUSE) - S 1693/HR 3800 Wired for Health Care Act/ Promotion of Health Information Technology Act strongly promoted enactment of this legislation to promote adoption of health information technology. HEALTH IT S 1693 (SENATE) - S 1693/HR 3800 Wired for Health Care Act/ Promotion of Health Information Technology Act strongly promoted enactment of this legislation to promote adoption of health information technology. HEALTH IT S 2408/H.R.4296 (HOUSE) - S. 2408/HR4296 - Medicare Electronic Medication and Safety Protection (E-MEDS) Act of 2007 support this legislation to require e-prescribing in Part D, at first by providing incentive payments to providers who do and after 2011 lower payments to providers who do not. HEALTH IT S 2408/H.R.4296 (SENATE) - S. 2408/HR4296 - Medicare Electronic Medication and Safety Protection (E-MEDS) Act of 2007 support this legislation to require e-prescribing in Part D, at first by providing incentive payments to providers who do and after 2011 lower payments to providers who do not. HEALTH IT (DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES) - (Proposed regulation to reduce annual reassignment of LIS population in Part D) Administrator called Bill to give him a heads up that CMS would be publishing an NPRM to reduce the annual reassignment of the LIS population in Part D, and asked for AARP to review and comment on the proposal. Bill assured him that we would and expressed concern about the disruption caused by the annual reassignment. HEALTH IT S 1693 (SENATE) - S 1693/HR 3800 Wired for Health Care Act/ Promotion of Health Information Technology Act strongly promoted enactment of this legislation to promote adoption of health information technology. HEALTH IT S 2408/H.R.4296 (SENATE) - S. 2408/HR4296 - Medicare Electronic Medication and Safety Protection (E-MEDS) Act of 2007 support this legislation to require e-prescribing in Part D, at first by providing incentive payments to providers who do and after 2011 lower payments to providers who do not. HEALTH IT S 2408/H.R.4296 (HOUSE) - S. 2408/HR4296 - Medicare Electronic Medication and Safety Protection (E-MEDS) Act of 2007 support this legislation to require e-prescribing in Part D, at first by providing incentive payments to providers who do and after 2011 lower payments to providers who do not. HEALTH IT HR 3800 (HOUSE) - S. 1693/HR 3800 Wired for Health Care Act/ Promotion of Health Information Technology Act strongly promoted enactment of this legislation to promote adoption of health information technology. HEALTH IT S 1693 (SENATE) - S 1693/HR 3800 Wired for Health Care Act/ Promotion of Health Information Technology Act strongly promoted enactment of this legislation to promote adoption of health information technology. HEALTH IT S 1693 (HOUSE) - S 1693/HR 3800 Wired for Health Care Act/ Promotion of Health Information Technology Act strongly promoted enactment of this legislation to promote adoption of health information technology. HEALTH IT S 2408/H.R.4296 (HOUSE) - S. 2408/HR4296 - Medicare Electronic Medication and Safety Protection (E-MEDS) Act of 2007 support this legislation to require e-prescribing in Part D, at first by providing incentive payments to providers who do and after 2011 lower payments to providers who do not. HEALTH IT HR 3800 (HOUSE) - S. 1693/HR 3800 Wired for Health Care Act/ Promotion of Health Information Technology Act strongly promoted enactment of this legislation to promote adoption of health information technology. HEALTH IT S 1693 (SENATE) - S 1693/HR 3800 Wired for Health Care Act/ Promotion of Health Information Technology Act strongly promoted enactment of this legislation to promote adoption of health information technology. HEALTH IT S 1693 (HOUSE) - S 1693/HR 3800 Wired for Health Care Act/ Promotion of Health Information Technology Act strongly promoted enactment of this legislation to promote adoption of health information technology. HEALTH IT S 2408/H.R.4296 (HOUSE) - S. 2408/HR4296 - Medicare Electronic Medication and Safety Protection (E-MEDS) Act of 2007 support this legislation to require e-prescribing in Part D, at first by providing incentive payments to providers who do and after 2011 lower payments to providers who do not. HEALTH IT S 2408/H.R.4296 (SENATE) - S. 2408/HR4296 - Medicare Electronic Medication and Safety Protection (E-MEDS) Act of 2007 support this legislation to require e-prescribing in Part D, at first by providing incentive payments to providers who do and after 2011 lower payments to providers who do not. HEALTH IT (DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES) - (Proposed regulation to reduce annual reassignment of LIS population in Part D) Administrator called Bill to give him a heads up that CMS would be publishing an NPRM to reduce the annual reassignment of the LIS population in Part D, and asked for AARP to review and comment on the proposal. Bill assured him that we would and expressed concern about the disruption caused by the annual reassignment.

Client expense: $7,220,000 · Firm income: Not reported

HR 2807 - To intensify stem cell research showing evidence of substantial clinical benefit to patients, and for other purposes. HR 1783 - To amend the Social Security Act to enhance the social security of the Nation by ensuring adequate public-private infrastructure and to resolve to prevent, detect, treat, intervene in, and prosecute elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation, & for other purposes. H.R.2521 - To provide loans and grants for fire sprinkler retrofitting in nursing facilities. H.R.3025 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide comprehensive improvements to the Medicare Prescription Drug Program, and for other purposes. H.R.1046 - To amend titles XI and XVIII of the Social Security Act to modernize the quality improvement organization (QIO) program. H.R.1841 - To amend the Social Security Act and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for an AmeriCare that assures the provision of health insurance coverage to all residents, and for other purposes. H.R.4082 - To improve the quality of, and access to, long-term care. H.R.976 - An act to amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to extend and improve the Children's Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes. H.R.3784 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve the quality of care in skilled nursing facilities under the Medicare Program through requiring the reporting of expenditures for nursing. H.R.3453 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to repeal the Medicare competitive bidding demonstration project for clinical laboratory services. H.R.4854 - To amend the provisions of title 31, United States Code, relating to false claims to clarify and make technical amendments to those provisions, and for other purposes. H.R.3180 - To amend title 31, United States Code, to clarify who is an original source for purposes of bringing a qui tam action. H.R.5480 - To respond to a Medicare funding warning. S.1980 - A bill to improve the quality of, and access to, long-term care. S.2662 - A bill to respond to a medicare funding warning. S.2041 - A bill to amend the False Claims Act. S.1693 - A bill to enhance the adoption of a nationwide interoperable health information technology system and to improve the quality and reduce the costs of health care in the United States. S.2641 - A bill to amend title XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to improve the transparency of information on skilled nursing facilities and nursing facilities and to clarify and improve the targeting of the enforcement of requirements with respect to such facilities. S.1947 - A bill to amend title XI of the Social Security Act to improve the quality improvement organization (QIO) program. S.2099 - A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to repeal the Medicare competitive bidding project for clinical laboratory services. S.1070 - A bill to amend the Social Security Act to enhance the social security of the Nation by ensuring adequate public-private infrastructure and to resolve to prevent, detect, treat, intervene in, and prosecute elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation, and for other purposes. S.1019 - A bill to provide comprehensive reform of the health care system of the United States, and for other purposes. S.1814 - A bill to provide individuals with access to health information of which they are a subject, ensure personal privacy with respect to health related information, promote the use of non-identifiable information for health research, impose criminal and civil penalties for unauthorized use of protected health information, to provide for the strong enforcement of these rights, and to protect States' rights. S.1615 - A bill to provide loans and grants for fire sprinkler retrofitting in nursing facilities. S.845 - A bill to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to expand and intensify programs with respect to research and related activities concerning elder falls. S.334 - A bill to provide affordable, guaranteed private health coverage that will make Americans healthier and can never be taken away. S.325 - A bill to provide for innovation in health care through State initiatives that expand coverage and access and improve quality and efficiency in the health care system. S.1980 - A bill to improve the quality of, and access to, long-term care.

Client expense: $420,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

H.R.2807 - To intensify stem cell research showing evidence of substantial clinical benefit to patients, and for other purposes. H.R.1783 - To amend the Social Security Act to enhance the social security of the Nation by ensuring adequate public-private infrastructure and to resolve to prevent, detect, treat, intervene in, and prosecute elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation, and for other purposes. H.R.2521 - To provide loans and grants for fire sprinkler retrofitting in nursing facilities. H.R.3025 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide comprehensive improvements to the Medicare Prescription Drug Program, and for other purposes. H.R.1046 - To amend titles XI and XVIII of the Social Security Act to modernize the quality improvement organization (QIO) program. H.R.1841 - To amend the Social Security Act and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for an AmeriCare that assures the provision of health insurance coverage to all residents, and for other purposes. H.R.4082 - To improve the quality of, and access to, long-term care. H.R.976 - An act to amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to extend and improve the Children's Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes. H.R.3784 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve the quality of care in skilled nursing facilities under the Medicare Program through requiring the reporting of expenditures for nursing. H.R.3453 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to repeal the Medicare competitive bidding demonstration project for clinical laboratory services. H.R.4854 - To amend the provisions of title 31, United States Code, relating to false claims to clarify and make technical amendments to those provisions, and for other purposes. H.R.3180 - To amend title 31, United States Code, to clarify who is an original source for purposes of bringing a qui tam action. H.R.5480 - To respond to a Medicare funding warning. S.1980 - A bill to improve the quality of, and access to, long-term care. S.2662 - A bill to respond to a Medicare funding warning. S.2041 - A bill to amend the False Claims Act. S.1693 - A bill to enhance the adoption of a nationwide interoperable health information technology system and to improve the quality and reduce the costs of health care in the United States. S.2641 - A bill to amend title XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to improve the transparency of information on skilled nursing facilities and nursing facilities and to clarify and improve the targeting of the enforcement of requirements with respect to such facilities. S.1947 - A bill to amend title XI of the Social Security Act to improve the quality improvement organization (QIO) program. S.2099 - A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to repeal the Medicare competitive bidding project for clinical laboratory services. S.1070 - A bill to amend the Social Security Act to enhance the social security of the Nation by ensuring adequate public-private infrastructure and to resolve to prevent, detect, treat, intervene in, and prosecute elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation, and for other purposes. S.1019 - A bill to provide comprehensive reform of the health care system of the United States, and for other purposes. S.1814 - A bill to provide individuals with access to health information of which they are a subject, ensure personal privacy with respect to health related information, promote the use of non-identifiable information for health research, impose criminal and civil penalties for unauthorized use of protected health information, to provide for the strong enforcement of these rights, and to protect States' rights. S.1615 - A bill to provide loans and grants for fire sprinkler retrofitting in nursing facilities. S.845 - A bill to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to expand and intensify programs with respect to research and related activities concerning elder falls. S.334 - A bill to provide affordable, guaranteed private health coverage that will make Americans healthier and can never be taken away. S.325 - A bill to provide for innovation in health care through State initiatives that expand coverage and access and improve quality and efficiency in the health care system. S.1980 - A bill to improve the quality of, and access to, long-term care.

Client expense: $420,000 · Firm income: Not reported

S 999 - Stroke Treatment and Ongoing Prevention (STOP) Act HR 477 - Stroke Treatment and Ongoing Prevention (STOP) Act Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (`COPD') research funding HR 3701 - Keeping Seniors Safe from Falls Act S 845 - Keeping Seniors Safe from Falls HR 4188 - IDEA Fairness Restoration Act S 626 - A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for arthritis research and public health, and for other purposes HR 1283 - To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for arthritis research and public health, and for other purposes Enhancing funding for Rehabilitation Research

Client expense: $330,575 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ), Army, Dept of (Other), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)

Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations Bill, and S.845, Safety of Seniors Act of 2007.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. 845 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).

Client expense: $130,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

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, 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 (appended to HR 1424), 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. Centers for Disease Control, Director of Center for Inuury Prevention and Control, Ileana Arias - Advocated for working together on their initiative to prevent falls among seniors.

Client expense: $130,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S.845, Keeping Seniors Safe From Falls Act of 2007, issues related to government employee benefits.

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

Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 1032, the "Alzheimer's Treatment and Caregiver Support Act"; S. 845 and H.R. 3701, the "Safety of Seniors Act"; S. 2641, the "Nursing Home Transparancy and Improvement Act of 2008"

Client expense: $21,250 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE

S. 845, H.R. 3701, Safety of seniors Act, elder falls prevention, supported passage.

Client expense: $28,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, UNDETERMINED

S. 845 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.

Client expense: $280,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, UNDETERMINED

HR 1424 and HR 1367, 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, 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, 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. Centers for Disease Control, Director of Center for Inuury Prevention and Control, Ileana Arias - Advocated for working together on their initiative to prevent falls among seniors.

Client expense: $280,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, UNDETERMINED

HR 2807 HR 1046 HR 3784 S 1070 S 845 HR 1783 HR 1841 HR 3453 S 1019 S 334 HR 2521 HR 976 S 1947 S 1814 S 325 HR 3025 HR 4082 S 2099 S 1615 S 1980

Client expense: $881,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

S.845, Keeping Seniors Safe From Falls Act of 2007, issues related to government employee benefits.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $120,000

Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 2807 HR 1046 HR 3784 S 1070 S 845 HR 1783 HR 1841 HR 3453 S 1019 S 334 HR 2521 HR 976 S 1947 S 1814 S 325 HR 3025 HR 4082 S 2099 S 1615 S 1980

Client expense: $881,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

S. 845 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.

Client expense: $280,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Eligibility of Legal Immigrant Children for Medicaid and CHIP-S.845/ H.R.1689; Undocumented Alien Emergency Medical Assistance Amendments-H.R.3722; The Federal Responsibility for Immigrant Health Act-S.2449; Improving Women's Health Act-S.1238. Border Protection, Antiterrorism and Illegal Immigration Control Act-H.R.4437, S.2454, S.2611, S.2612.

Client expense: $280,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

S. 845, Safety of Seniors Act of 2007. - Supported passage and highllighted the role of occupational therapy in preventing senior falls.

Client expense: $280,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE