Stroke Treatment and Ongoing Prevention Act of 2008

Support of S. 999, the STOP Stroke Act.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 477/S. 999, To Amend the Public Health Service Act to strenghen education, prevention, and treatment programs relating to stroke, and for other purposes; H.R. 2384, To create a pilot program to increase the number of graduate educated nurse faculty to meet the future need for qualified nurses, and for other purposes; H.R. 2621, To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to to provide a loan forgiveness program for nurses, and for other purposes; H.R. 1418/S.793, To provide for the expansion and improvement of traumatic brain injury programs.

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

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), 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

S. 999 and HR 477 - Stroke Treatment and Ongoing Prevention Act of 2007 - advocated for passage and role of occupational therapy. S. 626 and HR 1283, Arthritis Prevention, Control, and Cure Act of 2007 - Advocated for passage and role of occupational therapy. HR 2994, National Pain Care Policy Act of 2007 - Advocated for passage and role of occupational therapy. S. 999 and H.R. 477, Stroke Treatment and Ongoing Prevention Act of 2007 - advocated for passage (reserach for stroke protocols/best practices). HConRes 195, Designating a National Dysphagia Awareness Month - advocated for passage. S. 3584 - Obesity Prevention, Treatment and Research Act of 2008 - advocated for role and inclusion of occupational therapy.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. 999 & H.R. 477- Stop Stroke Act; S. 2029 & H.R. 5605, Physician Payments Sunshine Act of 2007; H.R. 3610- Food and Drug Importation Safety Act; H.R. 5839- Safeguarding America's Pharmaceuticals Act

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Promoting Health Information Technology Act (H.R. 3800) Personalized Health Information Act (H.R. 1368) Health Information Technology Act (S. 1408) PRO(TECH)T Act of 2008 (h.r. 6357) Michelle's Law (S. 400) PLAY Every Day Act (S. 651/H.R. 2045) Stroke Treatment and Ongoing Prevention Act (STOP Stroke Act) (S. 999/H.R. 477) National Childhood Stroke Awareness Day (S.RES. 184) Heart Disease Education, Analysis and Research, and Treatment for Women Act (HEART for Women Act) (S. 573/H.R. 1014) Indian Health Care Improvement Act (S. 1200/H.R. 1328) Minority Health Improvement and Health Disparity Elimination Act (S. 1576/H.R. 3333) Health Equity and Accountability Act (H.R. 3014) Wired for Health Care Quality Act (S. 1693) Prescription Drug User Fee Amendments of 2007 (PDUFA) (S. 1082) National CPR-AED Awareness Week (S.CON.RES. 54/H.CON.RES. 215) Josh Miller HEARTS Act (H.R. 4926) Resolution for American Heart Month (H.CON.RES. 972) Workplace Wellness Resolution (S.RES. 673/H.CON.RES. 405) Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Resolution (S.CON.RES 93/H.CON.RES. 393) Advancing America's Priorities Act (S. 3297)

Client expense: $411,823 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), 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. 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

H.R. 1459/S. 543, H.R. 477/S. 999, H.R. 2384, H.R. 2621, H.R. 2201, S. 1349, H.R. 2199, S. 1233, S.793/H.R. 1418, H.R. 2179, H.R. 1944, S. 1113/H.R. 2098

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

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), 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)

S.999/HR474 Stop Stroke ACt creating statewide stroke systems, education, and grant programs. NIH - advocate increased federal funding

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 1424 - Paul Wellstone Mental Health and Addiction Equity Act of 2007 S. 558 - Mental Health Parity Act of 2007 H.R. 1233 - Mitigating the Impact of Uncompensated Service and Time Act H.R. 477/ S. 999 - STOP Stroke Act H.R. 6652 - Nurses Higher Education and Loan Repayment Act

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. 999 & H.R. 477, Stop Stroke Act; S. 2029 & H.R. 5605, Physician Payments Sunshine Act of 2007; H.R. 3610, Food and Drug Importation Safety Act; H.R. 5839, Safeguarding America's Pharmaceuticals Act; S. 3297, Advancing America's Priorities Act; H.R. 6432, Annual Drug User Fee Amendments of 2008

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 5629/S. 1695, Biologics Price Competition & Innovation Act. Lobbied Members of Congress in support of an FDA pathway for biosimilar products, patient safety, and data exclusivity. H.R. 1424, The Paul Wellstone Mental Health and Addiction Equity Act. Lobbied Members of Congress in support of mental health parity and against increased Medicaid rebates. Labor, HHS Appropriations Bill. Lobbied to ensure patient access to HIV/AIDS medicines through ADAP S. 2731/ H.R. 5501, Tom Lantos and Henry J. Hyde United States Global Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Reauthorization Act. Lobbied Members of Congress in support of reauthorization of the Presidents Emergency Program for AIDS Relief. H.R. 5839, Safeguarding America's Pharmaceuticals Act. Lobbied to educate Members of Congress about safety of the prescription drug supply chain. H.R. 3610, Food and Drug Import Safety Act of 2007. Lobbied to ensure safety and access to prescription drugs S. 999, The STOP Stroke Act. Lobbied for passage of bill. NO BILL, Pharmaceuticals in The environment. Lobbied to educate Members of Congress on the issue of pharmaceuticals in the environment.

Client expense: $840,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Promoting Health Information Technology Act (H.R. 3800) Personalized Health Information Act (H.R. 1368) Health Information Technology Act (S. 1408) PRO(TECH)T Act of 2008 (HR 6357) Michelle's Law (S. 400) PLAY Every Day Act (S. 651/H.R. 2045) Stroke Treatment and Ongoing Prevention Act (STOP Stroke Act) (S. 999/H.R. 477) National Childhood Stroke Awareness Day (S. Res. 184) Heart disease Education, Analysis and Research, and Treatment for Women Act (HEART for Women Act) (S. 573/H.R. 1014) Indian Health Care Improvement Act (S. 1200/H.R. 1328) Minority Health Improvement and Health Disparity Elimination Act (S. 1576/H.R. 3333) Health Equity and Accountability Act (H.R. 3014) Wired for Health Care Quality Act (S. 1693) Prescription Drug User Fee Amendments of 2007 (PDUFA) (S. 1082) "National CPR - AED Awareness Week" (S.Con.Res. 54/H.Con.Res. 215) Josh Miller HEARTS Act (H.R. 4926) Resolution for American Heart Month (H.Res.972) FDA Food Labeling: Revision of Reference Values and Mandatory Nutrients (2006N-0168) FDA Cardiovascular Assessment in the Pre-approval and Post-approval Settings for Drugs and Biologics for the Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus SSA Revised Medical Criteria for Evaluating Cardiovascular Disorders (SSA-2007-0102)

Client expense: $453,031 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), 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), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), 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

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)

H.R. 1459/S. 543, H.R. 477/S. 999, H.R. 2384, H.R. 2621, H.R. 2201, S. 1349, H.R. 2199, S. 1233, S.793/H.R. 1418, H.R. 2179, H.R. 1944, S. 1113/H.R. 2098

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

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), SENATE

H.R. 5629/S. 1695, Biologics Price Competition & Innovation Act. Lobbied Members of Congress in support of an FDA pathway for biosimilar products, patient safety, and data exclusivity. H.R. 1424, The Paul Wellstone Mental Health and Addiction Equity Act. Lobbied Members of Congress in support of mental health parity and against increased Medicaid rebates. S. 2731/ H.R. 5501, Tom Lantos and Henry J. Hyde United States Global Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Reauthorization Act of 2008. Lobbied Members of Congress in support of reauthorization of the Presidents Emergency Program for AIDS Relief. H.R. 5629/ S. 1695, Pathway for Biosimilars Act. Lobbied Members of Congress in support of an FDA pathway for biosimilar products, patient safety and data exclusivity. H.R. 3610, Food and Drug Import Safety Act of 2007. Lobbied to ensure safety and access to prescription drugs S. 999, The STOP Stroke Act. Lobbied for passage of bill H.R. 5839, Safeguarding Americas Pharmaceuticals Act of 2008. Lobbied for passage of bill. S. 2320 NO Bill Number, Pharmaceuticals in The environment. Lobbied to educate Members of Congress on the issue of pharmaceuticals in the environment. No Bill Number, Labor, HHS Appropriations Bill. Lobbied to ensure patient access to HIV/AIDS medicines through ADAP.

Client expense: $830,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

Promoting Health Information Technology Act (H.R. 3800) Personalized Health Information Act (H.R. 1368) Health Information Technology Act (S. 1408) PRO(TECH)T Act of 2008 (HR 6357) Michelle's Law (S. 400) PLAY Every Day Act (S. 651/H.R. 2045) Stroke Treatment and Ongoing Prevention Act (STOP Stroke Act) (S. 999/H.R. 477) National Childhood Stroke Awareness Day (S. Res. 184) Heart disease Education, Analysis and Research, and Treatment for Women Act (HEART for Women Act) (S. 573/H.R. 1014) Indian Health Care Improvement Act (S. 1200/H.R. 1328) Minority Health Improvement and Health Disparity Elimination Act (S. 1576/H.R. 3333) Health Equity and Accountability Act (H.R. 3014) Wired for Health Care Quality Act (S. 1693) Prescription Drug User Fee Amendments of 2007 (PDUFA) (S. 1082) "National CPR - AED Awareness Week" (S.Con.Res. 54/H.Con.Res. 215) Josh Miller HEARTS Act (H.R. 4926) Resolution for American Heart Month (H.Res.972) FDA Food Labeling: Revision of Reference Values and Mandatory Nutrients (2006N-0168) FDA Cardiovascular Assessment in the Pre-approval and Post-approval Settings for Drugs and Biologics for the Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus SSA Revised Medical Criteria for Evaluating Cardiovascular Disorders (SSA-2007-0102)

Client expense: $453,031 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), 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), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE

- Regulatory and Reimbursement Issues for Medical Devices in Medicare. - Implementation of Coverage, Coding and Reimbursement under 2003 Medicare Prescription Drug Improvement and Modernization Act. - HR 3162 Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007 - HR 976, Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2007 - Medicare Coverage of Intracranial Angioplasty and Stenting - Medicare Payment of Inpatient Hospital Services - S. 631 Remote Monitoring Access Act of 2007 - HR 5765 Medicare Remote Monitoring Access Act - Medicare Clinical Research Policy - S. 2029 Physican Payments Sunshine Act -HR 5605 Physican Payments Sunshine Act - S. 2221 Transparency Medical Device Pricing Act - HR 2994 National Pain Care Policy Act - Medicare Coverage of Renal Stenting - Comparative Effectiveness research - S. 999 Stop Stroke - HR 477 Stroke Treatment & Prevention Act

Client expense: $400,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)

S. 999/HR 474 Stop Stroke Act creating statewide stroke systems, education, and grant programs NIH - advocate increased funding S. 1568 Support Newborn Screening for genetic issues S. 358/HR493 Support Genetic Nondiscrimination Act to protect those vulnerable to discrimination.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 477 & S. 999, Stop Stroke Act S. 2029 & H.R. 5605, Physicians Payments Sunshine Act of 2007 H.R. 3610, Food and Drug Import Safety Act H.R. 5839, Safeguarding America's Pharmaceuticals Act

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

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

- HR 6331 Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008, possible inclusion of remote monitoring provisions - HR 5765 Medicare Remote Monitoring Access Act, a bill to provide Medicare reimbursement for doctors who remotely monitor chronically ill patients. - HR 2994 National Pain Care Policy Act, a bill to promote greater access to chronic pain therapies. - S. 631 Remote Monitoring Access Act of 2007a bill to provide Medicare reimbursement for doctors who remotely monitor chronically ill patients. - S. 2029 Physican Payments Sunshine Act, a bill that would require disclosure of the relationships between physicians and the manufacturers of drugs and devices - HR 5605 Physican Payments Sunshine Act, a bill that would require disclosure of the relationships between physicians and the manufacturers of drugs and devices - S. 2221 Transparency Medical Device Pricing Act, a bill that would require thedislosure of pricing for medical devices. - S. 999 Stop Stroke, a bill to improve stroke prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation. - HR 477 Stroke Treatment & Prevention Act, a bill to improve stroke prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation - HR 3162 Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007, a bill to extend and improve the children's health insurance program. - HR 976, Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2007, a bill to extend and improve the Children's Health Insurance Program. - Medicare Coverage of Intracranial Angioplasty and Stenting - Medicare Payment of Inpatient Hospital Services - Medicare Coverage of Renal Stenting - Comparative Effectiveness research - Medicare Coverage of Carotid Stenting - Regulatory and Reimbursement Issues for Medical Devices in Medicare

Client expense: $400,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Congressional Budget Office (CBO), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)

H.R. 477 & S. 999, Stop Stroke Act S. 2029 & H.R. 5605, Physicians Payments Sunshine Act of 2007 H.R. 3610, Food and Drug Import Safety Act H.R. 5839, Safeguarding America's Pharmaceuticals Act and to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to improve the safety of drugs S. 2731, Tom Lantos and Henry J. Hyde United States Global Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Reauthorization Act of 2008.

Client expense: $300,619 · Firm income: Not reported

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

Health Information Technology Act (S. 1693/H.R. 3800) Personalized Health Information Act (H.R. 1368) Michelle's Law (S. 400) PLAY Every Day Act (S. 651/H.R. 2045) Stroke Treatment and Ongoing Prevention Act (STOP Stroke Act) (S. 999/H.R. 477) National Childhood Stroke Awareness Day (S. Res. 184) Heart disease Education, Analysis and Research, and Treatment for Women Act (HEART for Women Act) (S. 573/H.R. 1014) Indian Health Care Improvement Act (S. 1200/H.R. 1328) Minority Health Improvement and Health Disparity Elimination Act (S. 1576/H.R. 3333) Health Equity and Accountability Act (H.R. 3014) Wired for Health Care Quality Act (S. 1693) Prescription Drug User Fee Amendments of 2007 (PDUFA) (S. 1082) "National CPR - AED Awareness Week" (S.Con.Res. 54/H.Con.Res. 215) Josh Miller HEARTS Act (H.R. 4926) FDA Food Labeling: Nutrient Content Claims; Alpha-Linolenic Acid, Eicosapentaenoic Acid, and Docoshahexaenoic Acid Omega-3 Fatty Acids(2004N-0217, 2005P-0189, 20069-0137) FDA Health Claims and Qualified Health Claims; Dietary Lipids and Cancer, Soy Protein and Coronary Heart Disease, Antioxidant Vitamins and Certain Cancers, and Selenium and Certain Cancers (2007N-0464) Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans Act of 2008 (S. 2748/H.R. 5639)

Client expense: $157,992 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), 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), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), 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 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)

H.R. 5629, Pathway for Biosimilars Act. Lobbied Members of Congress in support of an FDA pathway for biosimilar products, patient safety, and data exclusivity. H.R. 1424, The Paul Wellstone Mental Health and Addiction Equity Act. Lobbied Members of Congress in support of mental health parity and against increased Medicaid rebates. S. 2731/ H.R. 5501, Tom Lantos and Henry J. Hyde United States Global Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Reauthorization Act of 2008. Lobbied Members of Congress in support of reauthorization of the Presidents Emergency Program for AIDS Relief. S. 558, Mental Health Parity Act. Lobbied Members of Congress in support of mental health parity and against increased Medicaid rebates. H.R. 1038/S. 623, Access to Life-Saving Medicine Act. Lobbied to protect incentives to innovate new biologic drugs and to ensure appropriate safeguards for follow-ons. H.R. 1956, Patient Protection and Innovative Biologic Medicines Act. Lobbied to protect incentives to innovate new biologic drugs and to ensure appropriate safeguards for follow-ons. H.R. 5629, Pathway for Biosimilars Act. Lobbied to protect incentives to innovate new biologic drugs and to ensure appropriate safeguards for follow-ons. S. 1505, Affordable Biologics for Consumers Act. Lobbied to protect incentives to innovate new biologic drugs and to ensure appropriate safeguards for follow-ons. H.R. 3610, Food and Drug Import Safety Act of 2007. Lobbied to ensure safety and access to prescription drugs. S. 999, The STOP Stroke Act. Lobbied for passage of bill. Labor, HHS Appropriations bill(No Bill Number Yet). Lobbied to ensure patient access to HIV drugs through the ADAP program.

Client expense: $840,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

H.R. 477 & S. 999, Stop Stroke Act S. 2029 & H.R. 5605, Physicians Payments Sunshine Act of 2007 H.R. 3610, Food and Drug Import Safety Act Issues related to drug pedigrees

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

- Regulatory and Reimbursement Issues for Medical Devices in Medicare. - Implementation of Coverage, Coding and Reimbursement under 2003 Medicare Prescription Drug Improvement and Modernization Act. - HR 3162 Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007 - HR 976, Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2007 - Medicare Coverage of Intracranial Angioplasty and Stenting - Medicare Payment of Inpatient Hospital Services - S. 631 Remote Monitoring Access Act of 2007 - HR 5765 Medicare Remote Monitoring Access Act - Medicare Clinical Research Policy - S. 2029 Physican Payments Sunshine Act -HR 5605 Physican Payments Sunshine Act - S. 2221 Transparency Medical Device Pricing Act - HR 2994 National Pain Care Policy Act - Medicare Coverage of Renal Stenting - Comparative Effectiveness research - S. 999 Stop Stroke - HR 477 Stroke Treatment & Prevention Act

Client expense: $400,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)

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

H.R. 1459/S. 543, H.R. 477/S. 999, H.R. 2384, H.R. 2621, H.R. 2201, S. 1349, H.R. 2199, S. 1233, S.793/H.R. 1418, H.R. 2179, H.R. 1944, S. 1113/H.R. 2098

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. 999/HR 474 Stop Stroke Act creating statewide stroke systems education and grant programs. NIH - advocate increased funding S. 1568 Support the Newborn Screening for genetic issues S. 358/HR493 Support Genetic Nondiscrimination Act to protect those vulnerable to discrimination.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 1, HR477, HR882, HR976,HR1093,HR1655,HR2050,HR2164,HR2580,HR2583,HR2584,HR2626,HR2669,HR2749,HR2764,HR2900 HR3043,HR3074,HR3162,HR3173,HR3344,HR3495,HR3533,HR3963,PL 110-53,PL110-84 & PL110-161, S4, S60,S243,S244,S588,S999,S1003,S1082,S1310,S1408,S1519,S1588,S1642,S1644,S1710,S1789,S1873,S1893,S1970,S2319 S2499

Client expense: $1,129,163 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S.1082, FDA Revitalization Act HR 2900, The FDA Amendments Act of 2007 S. 623 and HR 1038, Access to Life Saving Medicines Act S. 1695, Biologics Price Completion and Innovation Act of 2007 Issues relating to Medicaid drug pricing fraud HR 477 and S 999, Stop Stroke Act Issues relating to prevention of diversion and abuse of controlled substances Issues relating to pharmaceutical compounding Issues relating to Montreal Protocol

Client expense: $514,512 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, 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

H.R. 2900, Food and Drug Administration Amendments, Lobbied for adequate funding for FDA and related issues. S. 1082, Prescription Drug User Fee Amendments of 2007, Lobbied for adequate funding for FDA and related issues. H. Res. 433, Supporting the goals and ideals of National Peripheral Arterial Disease Awareness Month, Lobbied for passage of resolution. S. Res. 221, A resolution supporting National Peripheral Arterial Disease Awareness Month and efforts to educate people about peripheral arterial disease, Lobbied for passage of resolution. H.R. 583/S. 1042, Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act of 2007, Lobbied for passage of bills. H.R. 380/S. 242, Pharmaceutical Market Access and Drug Safety Act of 2007, Lobbied to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the importation of prescription drugs, and for other purposes, to ensure safety of drugs and access for patients. H.R. 1956, Patient Protection and Innovative Biologic Medicines Act of 2007, Lobbied to protect incentives to innovate new biologic drugs and to ensure appropriate safeguards for follow-ons. H.R. 1038/S. 623, Access to Life-Saving Medicine Act,Lobbied to protect incentives to innovate new biologic drugs and to ensure appropriate safeguards for follow-ons. S.1505, Affordable Biologics for Consumers Act, Lobbied to protect incentives to innovate new biologic drugs and to ensure appropriate safeguards for follow-ons. H.R. 3610, Food and Drug Import Safety Act of 2007, Lobbied to ensure safety and access to prescription drugs S. 999, The STOP Stroke Act, Lobbied for passage of bill. H.R. 2589, Improving Pharmaceuticals for Children Act, Lobbied for passage of bill. S. 1082, Prescription Drug User Fee Amendments of 2007, Lobbied for adequate funding for FDA and related issues. H.R. 3610, Food and Drug Import Safety Act of 2007, Lobbied to ensure safety and access to prescription drugs. H.R. 1585, Defense Authorization Bill, Lobbied to maintain safety and access to prescription drugs. S. 1710, Labor, HHS Appropriations bill, Lobbied to ensure patient access to HIV drugs through the ADAP program.

Client expense: $2,660,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

S. 999, STOP Stroke Act - authorization to fund stroke prevention and treatment programs S. 1003, the Access to Emergency Medical Services Act of 2007 - Improving access to, and payment for, emergency health care services

Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. 999, STOP Stroke Act - authorization to fund stroke prevention and treatment programs S. 1003, the Access to Emergency Medical Services Act of 2007 - Improving access to, and payment for, emergency health care services

Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. 999/HR 474 Stop Stroke Act creating statewide stroke systems NIH - advocate for increased funding

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 477 & S 999, Stroke Treatment and Ongoing Prevention Act

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

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.

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

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