Mental Health on Campus Improvement Act

HR 1704/S. 682, The Mental Health on Campus Improvement Act, entire bill. HR 872, Stem Cell Research Improvement Act of 2009, entire bill. HR 873/S. 487, Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act of 2009, entire bill. S. 973/HR 2251, Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act, entire bill.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

P.L. 111-148 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Toxic Controlled Substances Act P.L. 108-355 - Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Act Bureau of Health Professions Reauthorization & Appropriations (including the Graduate Psychology Education Program) National Health Service Corps Graduate Psychology Education Program House NIST Health IT Bill Childrens Mental Health Health and Health Care Disparities Ryan White Act NIH Appropriations S. 682/ HR 1704 Mental Health on Campus Improvement Act S. 3054 Comparative Effectiveness Research Act of 2008 HR.1193 Federal Response to Eliminate Eating Disorders Act Prevention of obesity and unhealthy weight control behaviors in children and youth H.R. 3191/ S.3698 Positive Aging Act of 2009 S. 1404 - the Supporting Child Maltreatment Prevention Efforts in Community Health Centers Act of 2009 SAMHSA Reauthorization and Appropriations HR 3001 Minority Fellowship Program Ending Health Disparities for LGBT Americans Act Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization Johanns Amendment (S.AMDT 4596) to H.R. 5297 - Small Business Jobs and Credit Act S.3671 - The Robert C. Byrd Mine and Workplace Safety and Health Act of 2010 Distracted Driving Research Plan

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1. S. 750, the "Caring for an Aging America Act of 2009," a bill to provide for the establishment of a new geriatric and gerontology loan repayment program. Support all provisions. 2. S. 245/H.R. 468, the "Retooling the Health Care Workforce for an Aging American Act of 2009". This bill addresses the current and future shortage of health care personnel who are trained to care for older adults. Support all provisions. 3. S. 682, the "Mental Health on Campus Improvement Act," to amend the Public Health Service Act to improve mental and behavioral services on college campuses. Support all provisions. 4. S. 697, the "Community Living Assistance Supports and Services Act (CLASS Act)," to amend the Public Health Service Act to help individuals with functional impairments and their families pay for services and supports that they need to maximize their functionality and independence and have choices about community participation, education, and employment. Support all provisions. Support inclusion of provisions of this bill in healht care reform legislation (H.R. 3590). 5. H.R. 1457, the "Geriatrics Loan Forgiveness Act of 2009," to amend the Public Health Service Act to deem certain geriatric health training to be obligated service for purposes of the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program, which provides up to $50,000 to repay student loans in exchange for working for two years in a high-need Health Professional Shortage Area. Support all provisions. 6. Discussed with House and Senate staff the need to include older adults in clinical trials. 7. Support comparative effectiveness research focused specifically on treatments for older adults and mental illness. 8. Support programs to reverse the declining numbers of geriatric specialists. 9. Support legislation to make mental health services for older adults an integral part of primary care services in community settings and to extend them to other settings where older adults reside and receive services. 10. Support H.R. 1932/S. 999, the "Child Health Care Crisis Relief Act," to address the national shortage of children's mental health professionals, including school-based professionals, by encouraging more individuals to enter these critical fields. 11. S. 678, "Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Reauthorization Act of 2009". Support all provisions, but especially those that strengthen protections for those in the criminal and juvenile justices systems with needs related to mental health and substance abuse. 12. Support H.R. 2901, "Healthy Transitions Act," to provide access to knowledge, skills, and supports that are necessary for a successful transition to adulthood for young adults with mental health disorders. The bill would provide technical and monetary assistance to states as they implement plans to develop a coordinated service delivery system in order to maximize continuity of care and access to services. The bill would also establish planning and implementation grants to assist peer support programs and programs promoting independent living, life skills, employment, and education. 13. Support H.R. 1193, the "Federal Response to Eliminate Easting Disorders Act" (H.R. 1193/S. 3260), to create Centers of Excellence dedicated to research collaboration, create a Center of Epidemiology to study the prevalence, economic impact and related morbidity and mortality rates of eating disorders, provide for evidence-based standards of care, establish education and prevention grant programs for training of health professionals and schools at all levels, provide public service announcements, and enhance access to care for those who suffer from eating disorders. 14. Support H.R. 2531, the "Mental Health in Schools Act of 2009," to authorize competitive grants to local school districts to assist them in early mental health interventions and referrals for treatment, to provide supports for students and their families, and to allow for staff training to be culturally and linguistically appropriate. 15. H. R. 3191 and S. 3698, the "Positive Aging Act," to make mental health services for older adults an integral part of primary care services in community settings and to extend them to other settings where older adults reside and receive services. Support all provisions. 16. Support S. 1857 and H. R. 4204, to establish national centers of excellence for the treatment of depression and bipolar disorders. 17. Support S. 2928, to include direct care workers as a priority for the National Health Care Workforce Commission. 18. Support efforts to strengthen existing Title VII geriatric health professions education programs. 19. Support H.R. 5466, the "SAMHSA Modernization Act of 2010," to reauthorize programs administered by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Support provisions to improve the accessibility and quality of mental heatlh services for the elderly. 20. Support H.R. 5040, the "Health Information Technology Extension for Behavioral Health Sciences Act of 2010," to extend the meaningful use incentives established through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to mental health and substance abuse providers and facilities, including psychiatric hospitals, community mental health centers, mental health treatment facilities, clinical psychologists and social workers.

Community Mental Health Services Improvement Act (HR 1011/S 1188), all provisions of bill relating to community mental health services improvement Mental Health in Schools Act of 2009 (H.R. 2531), all provisions related to providing grant funding for licensed mental health professionals to work with students with mental disorders. Child Health Care Crisis Relief Act of 2009 (S.999/ H.R. 1932), all provisions related to creating incentives to help recruit and retain child mental health professionals providing direct clinical care, and to improve, expand, or help create programs to train child mental health professionals Student Support Act (H.R. 1338), all provisions related to the hiring of additional school-based mental health and student service providers. Mental Health on Campus Improvement Act (S. 682/H.R. 1704), all provisions related to expanding the mental and behavioral health services available on college campuses around the country. Health Information Technology Extension for Behavioral Health Services Act (H.R. 5040), all provisions related to expanding federal incentive payments for the adoption and meaningful use of electronic health records to behavioral health providers and facilities. Mental Health and Addictions Safety Net Equity Act (H.R. 5636), all provisions related to the creation of Federally Qualified Behavioral Health Centers. SAMHSA Modernization Act (H.R. 5466), all provisions related to reauthorizing the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Improving the Quality of Mental and Substance Use Health Care Act (H.R. 2369), all provisions related to promoting the use of evidence-based practices in MH/SUD treatment and streamlining/improving federal financing for these services. Positive Aging Act (H.R. 3191), all provisions related to establishing grants for demonstration programs that integrate mental health services for older adults into primary care settings and support the establishment and maintenance of interdisciplinary geriatric mental health outreach teams in community settings. Methamphetamine Education, Treatment, and Hope Act (H.R. 2818), all provisions related to requiring the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment to collaborate with professionals in the addiction field and primary healthcare providers to raise awareness among providers about recognition of the signs of substance use disorders and apply evidence-based practices for the screening and treatment of individuals who have or might develop those types of conditions. Rural Preventive Health Care Training Act (S. 113), all provisions related to establishing grants and contracts for preventive healthcare training of rural practitioners. Indian Youth Suicide Prevention Act (S. 1635), all provisions related to providing telemental health services to American Indian youths who have expressed suicidal ideas, have attempted suicide, or have mental health conditions that increase or could increase their risk for suicide. Autonomy for Psychologists and Social Workers Act (S. 56), all provisions related to removing a restriction under current law that clinical psychologists or clinical social workers can provide services in a comprehensive outpatient rehabilitation facility only to patients under the care of a physician. Childrens Hospitals Education Equity Act (S. 830/H.R. 2003), all provisions related to including certain freestanding childrens psychiatric hospitals under the program of federal payments to childrens hospitals that operate graduate medical residency training programs.

1. S. 750, the "Caring for an Aging America Act of 2009," a bill to provide for the establishment of a new geriatric and gerontology loan repayment program. Support all provisions. 2. S. 245/H.R. 468, the "Retooling the Health Care Workforce for an Aging American Act of 2009". This bill addresses the current and future shortage of health care personnel who are trained to care for older adults. Support all provisions. 3. S. 682, the "Mental Health on Campus Improvement Act," to amend the Public Health Service Act to improve mental and behavioral services on college campuses. Support all provisions. 4. S. 697, the "Community Living Assistance Supports and Services Act (CLASS Act)," to amend the Public Health Service Act to help individuals with functional impairments and their families pay for services and supports that they need to maximize their functionality and independence and have choices about community participation, education, and employment. Support all provisions. Support inclusion of provisions of this bill in healht care reform legislation (H.R. 3590). 5. H.R. 1457, the "Geriatrics Loan Forgiveness Act of 2009," to amend the Public Health Service Act to deem certain geriatric health training to be obligated service for purposes of the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program, which provides up to $50,000 to repay student loans in exchange for working for two years in a high-need Health Professional Shortage Area. Support all provisions. 6. Discussed with House and Senate staff the need to include older adults in clinical trials. 7. Support comparative effectiveness research focused specifically on treatments for older adults and mental illness. 8. Support programs to reverse the declining numbers of geriatric specialists. 9. Support legislation to make mental health services for older adults an integral part of primary care services in community settings and to extend them to other settings where older adults reside and receive services. 10. Support H.R. 1932/S. 999, the "Child Health Care Crisis Relief Act," to address the national shortage of children's mental health professionals, including school-based professionals, by encouraging more individuals to enter these critical fields. 11. S. 678, "Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Reauthorization Act of 2009". Support all provisions, but especially those that strengthen protections for those in the criminal and juvenile justices systems with needs related to mental health and substance abuse. 12. Support H.R. 2901, "Healthy Transitions Act," to provide access to knowledge, skills, and supports that are necessary for a successful transition to adulthood for young adults with mental health disorders. The bill would provide technical and monetary assistance to states as they implement plans to develop a coordinated service delivery system in order to maximize continuity of care and access to services. The bill would also establish planning and implementation grants to assist peer support programs and programs promoting independent living, life skills, employment, and education. 13. Support H.R. 1193, the "Federal Response to Eliminate Easting Disorders Act" (H.R. 1193/S. 3260), to create Centers of Excellence dedicated to research collaboration, create a Center of Epidemiology to study the prevalence, economic impact and related morbidity and mortality rates of eating disorders, provide for evidence-based standards of care, establish education and prevention grant programs for training of health professionals and schools at all levels, provide public service announcements, and enhance access to care for those who suffer from eating disorders. 14. Support H.R. 2531, the "Mental Health in Schools Act of 2009," to authorize competitive grants to local school districts to assist them in early mental health interventions and referrals for treatment, to provide supports for students and their families, and to allow for staff training to be culturally and linguistically appropriate. 15. H. R. 3191, the "Positive Aging Act," to make mental health services for older adults an integral part of primary care services in community settings and to extend them to other settings where older adults reside and receive services. Support all provisions. 16. Support S. 1857 and H. R. 4204, to establish national centers of excellence for the treatment of depression and bipolar disorders. 17. Support S. 2928, to include direct care workers as a priority for the National Health Care Workforce Commission. 18. Support efforts to strengthen existing Title VII geriatric health professions education programs. 19. Support H.R. 5466, the "SAMHSA Modernization Act of 2010," to reauthorize programs administered by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Support provisions to improve the accessibility and quality of mental heatlh services for the elderly. 20. Support H.R. 5040, the "Health Information Technology Extension for Behavioral Health Sciences Act of 2010," to extend the meaningful use incentives established through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to mental health and substance abuse providers and facilities, including psychiatric hospitals, community mental health centers, mental health treatment facilities, clinical psychologists and social workers.

H.R. 1704/S. 682, The Mental Health on Campus Improvement Act, entire bill H.R. 872, Stem Cell Research Improvement Act of 2009, entire bill H.R. 873/S. 487, Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act of 2009, entire bill S. 973/H.R. 2251, Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act, entire bill H.R. 3200, America's Affordable Health Choices Act, Title III, Subtitle B, Title IV, Title III, Promoting Primary Care; Title IV - Quality, Subtitle A, Subtitle D, Title V - Medicare Graduate Medical Education S. 1679, Affordable Health Choices Act, Title XXXI, Part VIII, Subtitle G - Health IT; Title II - Improving the Quality and Efficiency of Health Care; Title XXXIII, Part T - Employer-Based Wellness Program, Title IV - Health Care Workforce, Sec. 423; Title IV, Subtitle D; Title VI - Improving access to innovative medical therapies H.R. 3590, Patient Protection and Affordable Health Care Act, entire bill H.R. 3692, Affordable Health Care for America Act, entire bill H. Res. 1004/S. Res. 394 - Congratulating the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine for its 150 years of commitment to advancing science and improving health H.R. 4851, Continuing Extension Act of 2010, provision addressing Medicare physician payment cuts H.R. 3962, to provide affordable, quality health care for all Americans and reduce the growth in health care spending, Medicare physician payment cuts provision

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

P.L. 111-148 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Toxic Controlled Substances Act P.L. 108-355 - Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Act Bureau of Health Professions Reauthorization & Appropriations (including the Graduate Psychology Education Program) National Health Service Corps Graduate Psychology Education Program Health Equity and Accountability Act House NIST Health IT Bill Childrens Mental Health Health and Health Care Disparities Ryan White Act H.R. 4232 Improving the Quality of Mental and Substance Use Health Care Act of 2007 NIH Appropriations S. 682/ HR 1704 Mental Health on Campus Improvement Act S. 3054 Comparative Effectiveness Research Act of 2008 HR.1193 Federal Response to Eliminate Eating Disorders Act S. 1001, H.R. 2354 Health Promotion FIRST Prevention of obesity and unhealthy weight control behaviors in children and youth H.R. 3191 Positive Aging Act of 2009 FY11 Department of Veterans Affairs appropriations bills S. 1404 - the Supporting Child Maltreatment Prevention Efforts in Community Health Centers Act of 2009 SAMHSA Reauthorization and Appropriations Minority Fellowship Program Ending Health Disparities for LGBT Americans Act Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization

Client expense: $176,792 · Firm income: Not reported

Affordable Health Care for America Act Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Other Earlier Health Care Reform Legislation Toxic Controlled Substances Act P.L. 108355 - Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Act Bureau of Health Professions Reauthorization and Appropriations (including the Graduate Psychology Education Program) Health Equity and Accountability Act House NIST Health IT Bill Childrens Mental Health Health and Health Care Disparities Ryan White Act H.R. 4232 - Improving the Quality of Mental and Substance Use Health Care Act of 2007 NIH Appropriations S. 682/H.R. 1704 - Mental Health on Campus Improvement Act S. 3054 - Comparative Effectiveness Research Act of 2008 H.R. 1193 - Federal Response to Eliminate Eating Disorders Act H. Con. Res. 120 and S. Res. 144 - National Womens Health Week S. 1001/ H.R. 2354 - Health Promotion FIRST Prevention of obesity and unhealthy weight control behaviors in children and youth H.R. 2066/S. 811 - Graduate Student Psychology Education Act of 2009 S. 1213 - Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Act of 2009 H.R. 3191 - Positive Aging Act of 2009 FY11 Department of Veterans Affairs appropriations bills S. 1404 - Supporting Child Maltreatment Prevention Efforts in Community Health Centers Act of 2009 SAMHSA Reauthorization Minority Fellowship Program Ending Health Disparities for LGBT Americans Act

Client expense: $133,400 · Firm income: Not reported

H.R. 1704/S. 682, The Mental Health on Campus Improvement Act, entire bill H.R. 872, Stem Cell Research Improvement Act of 2009, entire bill H.R. 873/S. 487, Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act of 2009, entire bill S. 973/H.R. 2251, Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act, entire bill H.R. 3200, America's Affordable Health Choices Act, Title III, Subtitle B, Title IV, Title III, Promoting Primary Care; Title IV - Quality, Subtitle A, Subtitle D, Title V - Medicare Graduate Medical Education S. 1679, Affordable Health Choices Act, Title XXXI, Part VIII, Subtitle G - Health IT; Title II - Improving the Quality and Efficiency of Health Care; Title XXXIII, Part T - Employer-Based Wellness Program, Title IV - Health Care Workforce, Sec. 423; Title IV, Subtitle D; Title VI - Improving access to innovative medical therapies H.R. 3590, Patient Protection and Affordable Health Care Act, entire bill H.R. 3962, Affordable Health Care for America Act, entire bill H.Res. 1004/S.Res. 394 - Congratulating the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine for its 150 years of commitment to advancing science and improving health

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

1. S. 750, the "Caring for an Aging America Act of 2009," a bill to provide for the establishment of a new geriatric and gerontology loan repayment program. Support all provisions. 2. S. 245/H.R. 468, the "Retooling the Health Care Workforce for an Aging American Act of 2009". This bill addresses the current and future shortage of health care personnel who are trained to care for older adults. Support all provisions. 3. S. 682, the "Mental Health on Campus Improvement Act," to amend the Public Health Service Act to improve mental and behavioral services on college campuses. Support all provisions. 4. S. 697, the "Community Living Assistance Supports and Services Act (CLASS Act)," to amend the Public Health Service Act to help individuals with functional impairments and their families pay for services and supports that they need to maximize their functionality and independence and have choices about community participation, education, and employment. Support all provisions. Support inclusion of provisions of this bill in healht care reform legislation (H.R. 3590). 5. H.R. 1457, the "Geriatrics Loan Forgiveness Act of 2009," to amend the Public Health Service Act to deem certain geriatric health training to be obligated service for purposes of the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program, which provides up to $50,000 to repay student loans in exchange for working for two years in a high-need Health Professional Shortage Area. Support all provisions. 6 Discussed with House and Senate staff the need to include older adults in clinical trials. 7. Support comparative effectiveness research focused specifically on treatments for older adults and mental illness. 8 Support programs to reverse the declining numbers of geriatric specialists. 9. Support adoption of a 2:1 cap on age rating in health insurance systems in health care reform legislation (H.R. 3590). 10. Support legislation to make mental health services for older adults an integral part of primary care services in community settings and to extend them to other settings where older adults reside and receive services. 11. H.R. 1932/S. 999, the "Child Health Care Crisis Relief Act," to address the national shortage of children's mental health professionals, including school-based professionals, by encouraging more individuals to enter these critical fields. 12. S. 678, "Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Reauthorization Act of 2009". Support all provisions, but especially those that strengthen protections for those in the criminal and juvenile justices systems with needs related to mental health and substance abuse. 13. H.R. 2901, "Healthy Transitions Act," to provide access to knowledge, skills, and supports that are necessary for a successful transition to adulthood for young adults with mental health disorders. The bill would provide technical and monetary assistance to states as they implement plans to develop a coordinated service delivery system in order to maximize continuity of care and access to services. The bill would also establish planning and implementation grants to assist peer support programs and programs promoting independent living, life skills, employment, and education. 14. H.R. 1193, the "Federal Response to Eliminate Easting Disorders Act," to create Centers of Excellence dedicated to research collaboration, create a Center of Epidemiology to study the prevalence, economic impact and related morbidity and mortality rates of eating disorders, provide for evidence-based standards of care, establish education and prevention grant programs for training of health professionals and schools at all levels, provide public service announcements, and enhance access to care for those who suffer from eating disorders. 15. H.R. 2531, the "Mental Health in Schools Act of 2009," to authorize competitive grants to local school districts to assist them in early mental health interventions and referrals for treatment, to provide supports for students and their families, and to allow for staff training to be culturally and linguistically appropriate. 16. H. R. 3191, the "Positive Aging Act," to make mental health services for older adults an integral part of primary care services in community settings and to extend them to other settings where older adults reside and receive services. Support all provisions. 17. Support language in the health care reform bills (H.R. 3590) to ensure coverage of critical services and supplies in a federal benefit standard and to require a fully open, transparent, and inclusive process for development of the standard that ensures full engagement of consumers, patients, workers and providers. 18. Support S. 1857 and H. R. 4204, to establish national centers of excellence for the treatment of depression and bipolar disorders. Support inclusion of that language in the health care reform bill (H.R. 3590). 19. Support H. R. 3590, the health care overhaul bill (the "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act") and H. R. 4872, the reconciliation bill (the "Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010") to modify the healht care overhaul bill. 20. Support S. 2928, to include direct care workers as a priority for the National Health Care Workforce Commission and support inclusion of that language in the health care reform bill (H. R. 3590). 25. Support provisions in H.R. 3590, the "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act," to strengthen existing Title VII geriatric health professions education programs. 26. Support reauthorization of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.

Community Mental Health Services Improvement Act (HR 1011/S 1188), all provisions of bill relating to community mental health services improvement Affordable Health Care for America Act (HR 3962), all provisions related to the coverage of mental health and substance use disorder services and health information technology investments Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (HR 3590), all provisions related to the coverage of mental health and substance use disorder services and health information technology investments. Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (HR 4872), all provisions related to the coverage of mental health and substance use disorder services and health information technology investments. Mental Health in Schools Act of 2009 (H.R. 2531), all provisions related to providing grant funding for licensed mental health professionals to work with students with mental disorders. School-Based Health Clinic Establishment Act of 2007 (H.R. 4230), all provisions related to authorizing a grant-based program for the operation and development of school-based health clinics Healthy Schools Act of 2009 (S. 1034/H.R. 2840), all provisions related to establishing a mechanism for States to certify school based health centers to be recognized under Medicaid and the State Childrens Health Insurance Program for Medicaid and SCHIP-enrolled school children and adolescents. Child Health Care Crisis Relief Act of 2009 (S.999/ H.R. 1932), all provisions related to creating incentives to help recruit and retain child mental health professionals providing direct clinical care, and to improve, expand, or help create programs to train child mental health professionals Healthy Transitions Act (H.R. 2691), all provisions related to establishing a planning grant program that would allow States to implement effective transition-age mental health services and supports. Student Support Act (H.R. 1338), all provisions related to the hiring of additional school-based mental health and student service providers. Full-Service Community Schools Act of 2009 (H.R. 3545/S. 1655), all provisions related to mental health counseling, mentoring, and other youth health and development services. Mental Health on Campus Improvement Act (S. 682/H.R. 1704), all provisions related to expanding the mental and behavioral health services available on college campuses around the country.

H.R. 1704/S. 682, The Mental Health on Campus Improvement Act, entire bill H.R. 872, Stem Cell Research Improvement Act of 2009, entire bill H.R. 873/S. 487, Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act of 2009, entire bill S. 973/H.R. 2251, Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act, entire bill H.R. 3200, America's Affordable Health Choices Act, Title III, Subtitle B, Title IV, Title III, Promoting Primary Care; Title IV - Quality, Subtitle A, Subtitle D, Title V - Medicare Graduate Medical Education S. 1679, Affordable Health Choices Act, Title XXXI, Part VIII, Subtitle G - Health IT; Title II - Improving the Quality and Efficiency of Health Care; Title XXXIII, Part T - Employer-Based Wellness Program; Title IV - Health Care Workforce, Sec. 423; Title IV, Subtitle D; Title VI - Improving access to innovative medical therapies H.R. 3590, Patient Protection and Affordable Health Care Act, entire bill H.R. 3962, Affordable Health Care for America Act, entire bill

Client expense: $150,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 3962 - Affordable Health Care for America Act HR 3590- Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Other Earlier Health Care Reform Legislation Toxic Controlled Substances Act H.R. 20 Melanie Blocker-Stokes Postpartum Depression Research and Care Act S. 324 MOTHERS Act S. 3297 - Advancing Americas Priorities Act P.L. 108-355 - Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Act Bureau of Health Professions Reauthorization and Appropriations (including the Graduate Psychology Education Program) Health Equity and Accountability Act House NIST Health IT Bill Childrens Mental Health Health and Health Care Disparities Ryan White Act H.R. 4232 Improving the Quality of Mental and Substance Use Health Care Act of 2007 NIH Appropriations S. 682/ HR 1704 Mental Health on Campus Improvement Act S. 3054 Comparative Effectiveness Research Act of 2008 HR.1193 Federal Response to Eliminate Eating Disorders Act H.Con.Res 120 and S. Res. 144-National Womens Health Week S. 1001, H.R. 2354 Health Promotion FIRST Prevention of obesity and unhealthy weight control behaviors in children and youth HR 2066, S 811 Graduate Student Psychology Education Act of 2009 S. 1213 Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Act of 2009 H.R. 3191 Positive Aging Act of 2009 H.R. 3082 and S.1407 Department of Veterans Affairs appropriations bills S. 1404 - the Supporting Child Maltreatment Prevention Efforts in Community Health Centers Act of 2009

Client expense: $230,000 · Firm income: Not reported

1. Discussed with House staff the need for additonal health care professionals trained in geriatrics and the need for a study on the mental health care workforce that will be needed to treat older adults with mental disorders over the next three decades. S. S. 750, the "Caring for an Aging America Act of 2009," a bill to provide for the establishment of a new geriatric and gerontology loan repayment program. Support all provisions. 3. S. 245/H.R. 468, the "Retooling the Health Care Workforce for an Aging America Act of 2009". This bill addresses the current and future shortage of health care personnel who are trained to care for older adults. Support all provisions. 4. S. 682, the "Mental Health on Campus Improvement Act," to amend the Public Health Service Act to improve mental and behavioral services on college campuses. Support all provisions. 5. S. 697, the "Community Living Assistance Supports and Services Act (CLASS Act)," to amend the Public Health Service Act to help individuals with functional impairments and their families pay for services and supports that they need to maximize their functionality and independence and have choices about community participation, education, and employment. Support all provisions. Support inclusion of provisions of this bill in healht care reform legislation (H.R. 3590). 6. H.R. 1457, the "Geriatrics Loan Forgiveness Act of 2009," to amend the Public Health Service Act to deem certain geriatric health training to be obligated service for purposes of the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program, which provides up to $50,000 to repay student loans in exchange for working for two years in a high-need Health Professional Shortage Area. Support all provisions. 7. Discussed with House and Senate staff the need to include older adults in clinical trials. 8. Support involvement of geriatric specialists in development of medical homes. 9. Support patient privacy protections for health information systems. 10. Support comparative effectiveness research focused specifically on treatments for older adults and mental illness. 11. Support programs to reverse the declining numbers of geriatric specialists. 12. Oppose permitting age discrimination in insurance ratings in private or public health insurance systems. 13. Support legislation to make mental health services for older adults an integral part of primary care services in community settings and to extend them to other settings where older adults reside and receive services. 14. Request Senate hearing to discuss opportunities within health reform to ameliorate and eliminate disparities in health status and health services. 15. H.R. 1932/S. 999, the "Child Health Care Crisis Relief Act," to address the national shortage of children's mental health professionals, including school-based professionals, by encouraging more individuals to enter these critical fields. 16. S. 678, "Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Reauthorization Act of 2009". Support all provisions, but especially those that strengthen protections for those in the criminal and juvenile justices systems with needs related to mental health and substance abuse. 17. H.R. 2901, "Health Transitions Act," to provide access to knowledge, skills, and supports that are necessary for a successful transition to adulthood for young adults with mental health disorders. The bill would provide technical and monetary assistance to states as they implement plans to develop a coordinated service delivery system in order to maximize continuity of care and access to services. The bill would also establish planning and implementation grants to assist peer support programs and programs promoting independent living, life skills, employment, and education. 18. H.R. 1193, the "Federal Response to Eliminate Easting Disorders Act," to create Centers of Excellence dedicated to research collaboration, create a Center of Epidemiology to study the prevalence, economic impact and related morbidity and mortality rates of eating disorders, provide for evidence-based standards of care, establish education and prevention grant programs for training of health professionals and schools at all levels, provide public service announcements, and enhance access to care for those who suffer from easting disorders. 19. H.R. 2531, the "Mental Health in Schools Act of 2009," to authorize competitive grants to local school districts to assist them in early mental health interventions and referrals for treatment, to provide supports for students and their families, and to allow for staff training to be culturally and linguistically appropriate. 20. H.R. 3191, the "Positive Aging Act", to make mental health services for older adults an integral part of primary care services in community settings and to extend them to other settings where older adults reside and receive services. Support all provisions. 21. Support language in House and Senate health care reform bills (H.R. 3962/H.R. 3590) to ensure coverage of critical services and supplies in a federal benefit standard and to require a fully open, transparent, and inclusive process for development of the standard that ensures full engagement of consumers, patients, workers and providers. 22. Support S. 1857 and H. R. 4204, to establish national centers of excellence for the treatment of depression and bipolar disorders. Support inclusion of that language in Senate health care reform bill (H.R. 3590). 23. Support H. R. 3962, the "Affordable Health Care for American Act," health care reform bill approved by the House of Representatives. 24. Support S. 2928, to include direct care workers as a priority for the National health Care Workforce Commission and support inclusion of that language in the Senate health care reform bill (h.R. 3590). 25. Support provisions in H.R. 3590, the "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act," to strengthen existing Title VII geriatric health professions education programs.

1. Discussed with House staff the need for additonal health care professionals trained in geriatrics and the need for a study on the mental health care workforce that will be needed to treat older adults with mental disorders over the next three decades. S. S. 750, the "Caring for an Aging America Act of 2009," a bill to provide for the establishment of a new geriatric and gerontology loan repayment program. Support all provisions. 3. S. 245/H.R. 468, the "Retooling the Health Care Workforce for an Aging America Act of 2009". This bill addresses the current and future shortage of health care personnel who are trained to care for older adults. Support all provisions. 4. S. 682, the "Mental Health on Campus Improvement Act," to amend the Public Health Service Act to improve mental and behavioral services on college campuses. Support all provisions. 5. S. 697, the "Community Living Assistance Supports and Services Act (CLASS Act)," to amend the Public Health Service Act to help individuals with functional impairments and their families pay for services and supports that they need to maximize their functionality and independence and have choices about community participation, education, and employment. Support all provisions. 6. H.R. 1457, the "Geriatrics Loan Forgiveness Act of 2009," to amend the Public Health Service Act to deem certain geriatric health training to be obligated service for purposes of the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program, which provides up to $50,000 to repay student loans in exchange for working for two years in a high-need Health Professional Shortage Area. Support all provisions. 7. Discussed with House and Senate staff the need to include older adults in clinical trials. 8. Support involvement of geriatric specialists in development of medical homes. 9. Support patient privacy protections for health information systems. 10. Support comparative effectiveness research focused specifically on treatments for older adults and mental illness. 11. Support programs to reverse the declining numbers of geriatric specialists. 12. Oppose permitting age discrimination in insurance ratings in private or public health insurance systems. 13. Support legislation to make mental health services for older adults an integral part of primary care services in community settings and to extend them to other settings where older adults reside and receive services. 14. Request Senate hearing to discuss opportunities within health reform to ameliorate and eliminate disparities in health status and health services. 15. H.R. 1932/S. 999, the "Child Health Care Crisis Relief Act," to address the national shortage of children's mental health professionals, including school-based professionals, by encouraging more individuals to enter these critical fields. 16. S. 678, "Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Reauthorization Act of 2009". Support all provisions, but especially those that strengthen protections for those in the criminal and juvenile justices systems with needs related to mental health and substance abuse. 17. H.R. 2901, "Health Transitions Act," to provide access to knowledge, skills, and supports that are necessary for a successful transition to adulthood for young adults with mental health disorders. The bill would provide technical and monetary assistance to states as they implement plans to develop a coordinated service delivery system in order to maximize continuity of care and access to services. The bill would also establish planning and implementation grants to assist peer support programs and programs promoting independent living, life skills, employment, and education. 18. H.R. 1193, the "Federal Response to Eliminate Easting Disorders Act," to create Centers of Excellence dedicated to research collaboration, create a Center of Epidemiology to study the prevalence, economic impact and related morbidity and mortality rates of eating disorders, provide for evidence-based standards of care, establish education and prevention grant programs for training of health professionals and schools at all levels, provide public service announcements, and enhance access to care for those who suffer from easting disorders. 19. H.R. 2531, the "Mental Health in Schools Act of 2009," to authorize competitive grants to local school districts to assist them in early mental health interventions and referrals for treatment, to provide supports for students and their families, and to allow for staff training to be culturally and linguistically appropriate. 20. H.R. 3191, the "Positive Aging Act", to make mental health services for older adults an integral part of primary care services in community settings and to extend them to other settings where older adults reside and receive services. Support all provisions. 21. Support language in House and Senate health care reform bills (H.R. 3200/S. 1679/draft Senate bill) to ensure coverage of critical services and supplies in a federal benefit standard and to require a fully open, transparent, and inclusive process for development of the standard that ensures full engagement of consumers, patients, workers and providers.

S. 1679 Affordable Health Choices Act America's Healthy Future Act of 2009 and H.R. 3200 America's Affordable Health Choices Act American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Child Health Care Crisis Relief Act H.R. 20 Melanie Blocker-Stokes Postpartum Depression Research and Care Act S. 324 MOTHERS Act S. 3297 - Advancing Americas Priorities Act P.L. 108-355 - Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Act Bureau of Health Professions Reauthorization and Appropriations (including the Graduate Psychology Education Program) SAMHSA Reauthorization Minority Health Improvement and Health Disparity Elimination Act Health Equity and Accountability Act House NIST Health IT Bill Childrens Mental Health Health and Health Care Disparities Ryan White Act Stop AIDS in Prison Act H.R. 4232 Improving the Quality of Mental and Substance Use Health Care Act of 2007 NIH Appropriations S. 682/ HR 1704 Mental Health on Campus Improvement Act S. 3054 Comparative Effectiveness Research Act of 2008 HR.1193 Federal Response to Eliminate Eating Disorders Act H.Con.Res 120 and S. Res. 144-National Womens Health Week S. 1001, H.R. 2354 Health Promotion FIRST Prevention of obesity and unhealthy weight control behaviors in children and youth HR 2066, S 811 Graduate Student Psychology Education Act of 2009 S. 1213 Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Act of 2009 H.R. 3191 Positive Aging Act of 2009 H.R. 3082 and S.1407 Department of Veterans Affairs appropriations bills

Client expense: $154,056 · Firm income: Not reported

H.R. 1704/S. 682, The Mental Health on Campus Improvement Act, entire bill H.R. 872, Stem Cell Research Improvement Act of 2009, entire bill H.R. 873/S. 487, Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act of 2009, entire bill S. 973/H.R. 2251, Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act, entire bill H.R. 3200, America's Affordable Health Choices Act, Title III, Subtitle B, Title IV, Title III, Promoting Primary Care; Title IV - Quality, Subtitle A, Subtitle D, Title V - Medicare Graduate Medical Education S. 1679, Affordable Health Choices Act, Title XXXI, Part VIII, Subtitle G - Health IT; Title II - Improving the Quality and Efficiency of Health Care; Title XXXIII, Part T - Employer-Based Wellness Program; Title IV - Health Care Workforce, Sec. 423; Title IV, Subtitle D; Title VI - Improving access to innovative medical therapies

Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 1704/S. 682, The Mental Health on Campus Improvement Act, entire bill H.R. 872, Stem Cell Research Improvement Act of 2009, entire bill H.R. 873/S. 487, Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act of 2009, entire bill S. 973/H.R. 2251, Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act, entire bill (no bill #) Affordable Health Choices Act, workforce provisions

Client expense: $150,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

1. Discussed with House staff the need for additonal health care professionals trained in geriatrics and the need for a study on the mental health care workforce that will be needed to treat older adults with mental disorders over the next three decades. S. S. 750, the "Caring for an Aging America Act of 2009," a bill to provide for the establishment of a new geriatric and gerontology loan repayment program. Support all provisions. 3. S. 245/H.R. 468, the "Retooling the Health Care Workforce for an Aging America Act of 2009". This bill addresses the current and future shortage of health care personnel who are trained to care for older adults. Support all provisions. 4. S. 682, the "Mental Health on Campus Improvement Act," to amend the Public Health Service Act to improve mental and behavioral services on college campuses. Support all provisions. 5. S. 697, the "Community Living Assistance Supports and Services Act (CLASS Act)," to amend the Public Health Service Act to help individuals with functional impairments and their families pay for services and supports that they need to maximize their functionality and independence and have choices about community participation, education, and employment. Support all provisions. 6. H.R. 1457, the "Geriatrics Loan Forgiveness Act of 2009," to amend the Public Health Service Act to deem certain geriatric health training to be obligated service for purposes of the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program, which provides up to $50,000 to repay student loans in exchange for working for two years in a high-need Health Professional Shortage Area. Support all provisions. 7. Discussed with House and Senate staff the need to include older adults in clinical trials. 8. Support involvement of geriatric specialists in development of medical homes. 9. Support patient privacy protections for health information systems. 10. Support comparative effectiveness research focused specifically on treatments for older adults and mental illness. 11. Support programs to reverse the declining numbers of geriatric specialists. 12. Oppose permitting age discrimination in insurance ratings in private or public health insurance systems. 13. Support legislation to make mental health services for older adults an integral part of primary care services in community settings and to extend them to other settings where older adults reside and receive services. 14. Request Senate hearing to discuss opportunities within health reform to ameliorate and eliminate disparities in health status and health services. 15. H.R. 1932/S. 999, the "Child Health Care Crisis Relief Act," to address the national shortage of children's mental health professionals, including school-based professionals, by encouraging more individuals to enter these critical fields. 16. S. 678, "Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Reauthorization Act of 2009". Support all provisions, but especially those that strengthen protections for those in the criminal and juvenile justices systems with needs related to mental health and substance abuse. 17. H.R. 2901, "Health Transitions Act," to provide access to knowledge, skills, and supports that are necessary for a successful transition to adulthood for young adults with mental health disorders. The bill would provide technical and monetary assistance to states as they implement plans to develop a coordinated service delivery system in order to maximize continuity of care and access to services. The bill would also establish planning and implementation grants to assist peer support programs and programs promoting independent living, life skills, employment, and education. 18. H.R. 1193, the "Federal Response to Eliminate Easting Disorders Act," to create Centers of Excellence dedicated to research collaboration, create a Center of Epidemiology to study the prevalence, economic impact and related morbidity and mortality rates of eating disorders, provide for evidence-based standards of care, establish education and prevention grant programs for training of health professionals and schools at all levels, provide public service announcements, and enhance access to care for those who suffer from easting disorders. 19. H.R. 2531, the "Mental Health in Schools Act of 2009," to authorize competitive grants to local school districts to assist them in early mental health interventions and referrals for treatment, to provide supports for students and their families, and to allow for staff training to be culturally and linguistically appropriate. 20. Support provisions in House and Senate draft health care reform bills to ensure coverage of critical services and supplies in a federal benefit standard and to require a fully open, transparent, and inclusive process for development of the standard that ensures full engagement of consumers, patients, workers and providers. 21. Support legislation to make mental health services for older adults an integral part of primary care services in community settings and to extend them to other settings where older adults reside and receive services.

Affordable Health Choices Act American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Health Care Reform Child Health Care Crisis Relief Act H.R. 20 Melanie Blocker-Stokes Postpartum Depression Research and Care Act S. 324 MOTHERS Act S. 3297 - Advancing Americas Priorities Act H.R. 1669 /S. 982 Positive Aging Act of 2007 P.L. 108-355 - Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Act Bureau of Health Professions Reauthorization and Appropriations (including the Graduate Psychology Education Program) SAMHSA Reauthorization S. 1050 Promoting Wellness for Individuals with Disabilities Act of 2007 S. 651 Play Every Day Minority Health Improvement and Health Disparity Elimination Act Health Equity and Accountability Act House NIST Health IT Bill Transition for Youth with Serious Mental Illness Childrens Mental Health Health and Health Care Disparities Ryan White Act Stop AIDS in Prison Act H.R. 4232 Improving the Quality of Mental and Substance Use Health Care Act of 2007 NIH Appropriations S. 682/ HR 1704 Mental Health on Campus Improvement Act S. 3054 Comparative Effectiveness Research Act of 2008 HR.1193 Federal Response to Eliminate Eating Disorders Act H.Con.Res 120 and S. Res. 144-National Womens Health Week S. 1001, H.R. 2354 Health Promotion FIRST Prevention of obesity and unhealthy weight control behaviors in children and youth HR 2066, S 811 Graduate Student Psychology Education Act of 2009 S. 1213 Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Act of 2009

Client expense: $200,751 · Firm income: Not reported

Medicare Part D; Medicaid - American Reinvestment and Recovery Act of 2009 (HR 1); Comparative Effectiveness Research - ARRA (HR1); Health Information Technology - ARRA (HR1); Health Care Reform; Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act (H.R. 2); Mental Health on Campus Improvement Act (S. 682/HR 1704); Melanie Blocker Stokes MOTHERS Act Melanie Blocker Stokes MOTHERS Act (HR 20/S. 324); Child Health Care Crisis Relief Act of 2009 (HR 1932); Stop Child Abuse in Residential Programs for Teens Act of 2009 (HR 911); Juvenile Crime Reduction Act (HR 1931); Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Reauthorization Act of 2009 (S. 678); Community Mental Health Services Improvement Act (HR 1011); Youth PROMISE Act (HR 1064/S. 435); Prevention of mental health disorders

Client expense: $17,507 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office

Mental Health on Campus Improvement Act (S. 682/HR 1704)

Client expense: $17,507 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office

H.R. 1704/S. 682, The Mental Health on Campus Improvement Act, entire bill H.R. 872, Stem Cell Research Improvement Act of 2009, entire bill H.R. 873/S. 487, Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act of 2009, entire bill

Client expense: $150,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Community Mental Health Services Improvement Act (HR 1011), all provisions of bill relating to community mental health services improvement Melanie Blocker Stokes Mom's Opportunity to Access Health, Education, Research, and Support for Postpartum Depression Act (HR 20/S 324), all provisions related to funding education and outreach activities to help providers identify women suffering from postpartum depression (PPD) and providing grant funding to increase access to needed care. State Childrens Health Insurance Plan Reauthorization Act of 2009 (HR 2), all provisions of bill pertaining to the reauthorization of CHIP and inclusion of parity in CHIP. Mental Health on Campus Act of 2009 (HR 1704, S 682), all provisions related to strengthening the availability of behavioral health services on college and university campuses and creating a national public education campaign on behavioral health issues. Birth Parent Assistance Act (HR 1505), all provisions related to providing counseling and other support services to assist the mothers post adoption transition and to train professionals involved in this process Stop Child Abuse in Residential Programs for Teens Act of 2009 (HR 911), all provisions related to the types of facilities included in the bill

Client expense: $64,327 · Firm income: Not reported

1. Discussed with House staff the need for additonal health care professionals trained in geriatrics and the need for a study on the mental health care workforce that will be needed to treat older adults with mental disorders over the next three decades. S. S. 750, the "Caring for an Aging America Act of 2009," a bill to provide for the establishment of a new geriatric and gerontology loan repayment program. Support all provisions. 3. S. 245/H.R. 468, the "Retooling the Health care workforce for an Aging America Act of 2009". This bill addresses the current and future shortage of health care personnel who are trained to care for older adults. Support all provisions. 4. S. 682, the "Mental Health on Campus Improvement Act," to amend the Public Health Service Act to improve mental and behavioral services on college campuses. Support all provisions. 5. S. 697, the "Community Living Assistance Supports and Services Act (CLASS Act)," to amend the Public Health Service Act to help individuals with functional impairments and their families pay for services and supports that they need to maximize their functionality and independence and have choices about community participation, education, and employment. Support all provisions. 6. H.R. 1457, the "Geriatrics Loan Forgiveness Act of 2009," to amend the Public Health Service Act to deem certain geriatric health training to be obligaged service for purposes of the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program, which provides up to $50,000 to repay student loans in exchange for working for two years in a high-need Health Professional Shortage Area. Support all provisions. 7. H.R. 1, the "American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009". Support inclusion of language to: expand Titles VII and VIII of the Public Health Service Act pertaining to geriatric health professions education programs; provide loan forgiveness programs for geriatric health professions training; provide funding for young scientists to pursue careers in late life mental health research and for geriatric mental health research at NIH and at AHRQ; request an Institute of Medicine (IOM) report on the mental health workforce needed to meet the needs of an aging population; and request a GAO study to examine NIH spending on conditions and illnesses that disproportionately impact the health of older adults. 8. Discussed with House and Senate staff the need to include older adults in clinical trials.

Improving Education Results for Children with Disabilities/IDEA reauthorization implementation; H.R. 3043/S. 1710 - FY08 Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations; FY10 Science/Justice/Commerce Appropriations Bills (including NSF); Higher Education Act Reauthorization; Child Health Care Crisis Relief Act; P.L. 108-355 Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Act; Mental Health in Schools Act; P.L. 107-110 No Child Left Behind Act Reauthorization; H.R. 3438 The Bullying & Gang Reduction for Improved Education Act H.Res. 762 Supporting the Goals of National Bullying Prevention Awareness Week Threat Assessment S. 2708 Caring for an Aging America Act of 2008 S. 3708/H.R. 7302 Health Professions & Primary Care Reinvestment Act S.245/HR. 468 Retooling the Health Care Workforce for an Aging America Act of 2009 HR. 1457 Geriatrics Loan Forgiveness Act of 2009 Cyberbullying legislation Sexualization of Girls S. 3364/H.R. 6654 - Increased Student Achievement Through Increased Student Support Act ESEA Title III NPRI Elementary & Secondary Education Act H.R. 2792 Family & Medical Leave Inclusion Act S. Res. 710 National Teen Dating Violence Awareness & Prevention Week Resolution S 682/HR 1704 Mental Health on Campus Improvement Act

Client expense: $190,918 · Firm income: Not reported