A bill to provide for the extension of a certain hydroelectric project located in the State of West Virginia.

Issues relating to biologics, S. 959 "Pharmaceutical Compounding Quality and Accounting Act, HR 1416 "Cancer Patient Protection Act of 2013", S.957, "Drug Supply Chain Security", HR 1919 "Safeguarding America's Pharmaceuticals Act, proposed cuts to Part B reimbursement. 340b reimbursement policy, Issues related to the treatment of biologics in international health programs, Public Law 111-148, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act - Implementation issues related to Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement for biotherapeutics, comparative effectiveness research, and FDA approval of follow-on biologics. Public Law 111-152, the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 - Implementation issues related to Medicare and Medicaid payment for biotherapeutics, the 340B program, and the Medicare drug benefit.; Legislation on public health preparedness and response related to pandemic influenza. Influenza Pandemic Preparedness federal, state and local levels. Legislation on screening, care and treatment for hepatitis.

Client expense: $836,600 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Health Reform Implementation The Affordable Care Act enacted comprehensive reform of the health care delivery and payments systems in the United States. Specifically, FAH is advocating on implementation issues related to delivery reform affecting hospitals and insurance reform. HITECH Act - Implementation of meaningful use and privacy and security provisions in HITECH Act of 2009. Group Purchasing Organization Regulations Monitor policy proposals that would result in additional federal regulation of Group Purchasing Organizations. Pharmaceutical Compounding Follow Congressional and Administration efforts to address pharmaceutical compounding and its impact on hospitals. H.R. 2186--To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to provide for the compounding of drug products and S. 959--To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to compounding drugs. H.R. 1473, the Standard of Care Protection Act, supports legislation to prevent certain Federal health care laws from establishing health care provider standards of care in medical malpractice cases. Realignment educate policymakers on the driving factors, benefits and implications of hospital realignment.

Client expense: $880,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, White House Office