Loading…
Behavioral Health Information Technology Act of 2013
Legislative Progress
Introduced
September 18, 2013
Latest Action
September 18, 2013
Primary Sponsor
Sheldon WhitehouseDemocratic(RI)
Momentum (last 30 days)
0
score
0 actions · 0 new cosponsors · 0 votes
Speed vs cohort
0pct
0d open
vs 3,002 other S bills in the 113th — cohort avg 39d
No CRS summary is available for this bill yet. The source title, actions, sponsors, and text versions below come from Congress.gov.
These links require the bill number to appear in the filing's source-reported specific issue text. Client expenses and lobbying-firm income are separate disclosure fields.
Filing registrants (14)
Bills with similar content found using semantic analysis.
Sources: Congress.gov
2017 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
S 1517 / HR 2957 "Behavioral Health Information Technology Act," all provisions. S 1685 "Behavioral Health Information Technology Coordination Act of 2013," all provisions. HR 3717 "Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2013," all provisions. HR 4574 "Strengthening Mental Health in Our Communities Act of 2014," all provisions. HR 2646 Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2015,all provisions. S 1893 Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act of 2015,all provisions. S 1945 Mental Health Reform Act of 2015,all provisions. HR 6 21st Century Cures Act, all provisions. Issues pertaining to a Senate version of the 21st Century Cures Act. HR 4435 "Comprehensive Behavioral Health Reform and Recovery Act of 2016," all provisions. S 2680 "Mental Health Reform Act of 2016," all provisions. S 2691 "Integrating Behavioral Health Through Technology Act of 2016," all provisions. HR 3331/S 1732 "Improving Access to Behavioral Health Information Technology Act," all provisions. HR 1628 "American Health Care Act of 2017," all provisions.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2017 · third_quarter · Health Issues
S 1517 / HR 2957 "Behavioral Health Information Technology Act," all provisions. S 1685 "Behavioral Health Information Technology Coordination Act of 2013," all provisions. HR 3717 "Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2013," all provisions. HR 4574 "Strengthening Mental Health in Our Communities Act of 2014," all provisions. HR 2646 Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2015,all provisions. S 1893 Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act of 2015,all provisions. S 1945 Mental Health Reform Act of 2015,all provisions. HR 6 21st Century Cures Act, all provisions. Issues pertaining to a Senate version of the 21st Century Cures Act. HR 4435 "Comprehensive Behavioral Health Reform and Recovery Act of 2016," all provisions. S 2680 "Mental Health Reform Act of 2016," all provisions. S 2691 "Integrating Behavioral Health Through Technology Act of 2016," all provisions. HR 3331/S 1732 "Improving Access to Behavioral Health Information Technology Act," all provisions.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
2017 · second_quarter · Health Issues
S 1517 / HR 2957 "Behavioral Health Information Technology Act," all provisions. S 1685 "Behavioral Health Information Technology Coordination Act of 2013," all provisions. HR 3717 "Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2013," all provisions. HR 4574 "Strengthening Mental Health in Our Communities Act of 2014," all provisions. HR 2646 Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2015,all provisions. S 1893 Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act of 2015,all provisions. S 1945 Mental Health Reform Act of 2015,all provisions. HR 6 21st Century Cures Act, all provisions. Issues pertaining to a Senate version of the 21st Century Cures Act. HR 4435 "Comprehensive Behavioral Health Reform and Recovery Act of 2016," all provisions. S 2680 "Mental Health Reform Act of 2016," all provisions. S 2691 "Integrating Behavioral Health Through Technology Act of 2016," all provisions.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2017 · first_quarter · Health Issues
S 1517 / HR 2957 "Behavioral Health Information Technology Act," all provisions. S 1685 "Behavioral Health Information Technology Coordination Act of 2013," all provisions. HR 3717 "Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2013," all provisions. HR 4574 "Strengthening Mental Health in Our Communities Act of 2014," all provisions. HR 2646 Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2015,all provisions. S 1893 Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act of 2015,all provisions. S 1945 Mental Health Reform Act of 2015,all provisions. HR 6 21st Century Cures Act, all provisions. Issues pertaining to a Senate version of the 21st Century Cures Act. HR 4435 "Comprehensive Behavioral Health Reform and Recovery Act of 2016," all provisions. S 2680 "Mental Health Reform Act of 2016," all provisions. S 2691 "Integrating Behavioral Health Through Technology Act of 2016," all provisions.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
S 1517 / HR 2957 "Behavioral Health Information Technology Act," all provisions. S 1685 "Behavioral Health Information Technology Coordination Act of 2013," all provisions. HR 3717 "Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2013," all provisions. HR 4574 "Strengthening Mental Health in Our Communities Act of 2014," all provisions. HR 2646 Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2015, all provisions. S 1893 Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act of 2015, all provisions. S 1945 Mental Health Reform Act of 2015, all provisions. HR 6 21st Century Cures Act, all provisions. Issues pertaining to a Senate version of the 21st Century Cures Act. HR 4435 "Comprehensive Behavioral Health Reform and Recovery Act of 2016," all provisions. S 2680 "Mental Health Reform Act of 2016," all provisions. S 2691 "Integrating Behavioral Health Through Technology Act of 2016," all provisions. HR 34 / PL 114-255 "21st Century Cures Act," all provisions.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
| Democratic |
| NY |
| Jeanne Shaheen | Democratic | NH |
| John D. Rockefeller, IV | Democratic | WV |
| Mark Begich | Democratic | AK |
| Susan M. Collins | Republican | ME |
| Tim Johnson | Democratic | SD |
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Health Issues
S 1517 / HR 2957 "Behavioral Health Information Technology Act," all provisions. S 1685 "Behavioral Health Information Technology Coordination Act of 2013," all provisions. HR 3717 "Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2013," all provisions. HR 4574 "Strengthening Mental Health in Our Communities Act of 2014," all provisions. HR 2646 Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2015, all provisions. S 1893 Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act of 2015, all provisions. S 1945 Mental Health Reform Act of 2015, all provisions. HR 6 21st Century Cures Act, all provisions. Issues pertaining to a Senate version of the 21st Century Cures Act. HR 4435 "Comprehensive Behavioral Health Reform and Recovery Act of 2016," all provisions. S 2680 "Mental Health Reform Act of 2016," all provisions. S 2691 "Integrating Behavioral Health Through Technology Act of 2016," all provisions.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2016 · second_quarter · Health Issues
S 1517 / HR 2957 "Behavioral Health Information Technology Act," all provisions. S 1685 "Behavioral Health Information Technology Coordination Act of 2013," all provisions. HR 3717 "Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2013," all provisions. HR 4574 "Strengthening Mental Health in Our Communities Act of 2014," all provisions. HR 2646 Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2015, all provisions. S 1893 Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act of 2015, all provisions. S 1945 Mental Health Reform Act of 2015, all provisions. HR 6 21st Century Cures Act, all provisions. Issues pertaining to a Senate version of the 21st Century Cures Act. HR 4435 "Comprehensive Behavioral Health Reform and Recovery Act of 2016," all provisions. S 2680 "Mental Health Reform Act of 2016," all provisions. S 2691 "Integrating Behavioral Health Through Technology Act of 2016," all provisions.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2016 · first_quarter · Health Issues
S 1517 / HR 2957 "Behavioral Health Information Technology Act," all provisions. S 1685 "Behavioral Health Information Technology Coordination Act of 2013," all provisions. HR 3717 "Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2013," all provisions. HR 4574 "Strengthening Mental Health in Our Communities Act of 2014," all provisions. HR 2646 Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2015, all provisions. S 1893 Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act of 2015, all provisions. S 1945 Mental Health Reform Act of 2015, all provisions. HR 6 21st Century Cures Act, all provisions. Issues pertaining to a Senate version of the 21st Century Cures Act. HR 4435 "Comprehensive Behavioral Health Reform and Recovery Act of 2016," all provisions. S 2680 "Mental Health Reform Act of 2016," all provisions. S 2691 "Integrating Behavioral Health Through Technology Act of 2016," all provisions.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2015 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
S 1517 / HR 2957 "Behavioral Health Information Technology Act," all provisions. S 1685 "Behavioral Health Information Technology Coordination Act of 2013," all provisions. HR 3717 "Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2013," all provisions. HR 4574 "Strengthening Mental Health in Our Communities Act of 2014," all provisions. HR 2646 Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2015, all provisions. S 1893 Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act of 2015, all provisions. S 1945 Mental Health Reform Act of 2015, all provisions. HR 6 21st Century Cures Act, all provisions. Issues pertaining to a Senate version of the 21st Century Cures Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2015 · third_quarter · Health Issues
S 1517 / HR 2957 "Behavioral Health Information Technology Act," all provisions. S 1685 "Behavioral Health Information Technology Coordination Act of 2013," all provisions. HR 3717 "Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2013," all provisions. HR 4574 "Strengthening Mental Health in Our Communities Act of 2014," all provisions. HR 2646 Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2015, all provisions. S 1893 Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act of 2015, all provisions. S 1945 Mental Health Reform Act of 2015, all provisions. HR 6 21st Century Cures Act, all provisions. Issues pertaining to a Senate version of the 21st Century Cures Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2015 · second_quarter · Health Issues
S 1517 / HR 2957 "Behavioral Health Information Technology Act," all provisions. S 1685 "Behavioral Health Information Technology Coordination Act of 2013," all provisions. HR 3717 "Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2013," all provisions. HR 4574 "Strengthening Mental Health in Our Communities Act of 2014," all provisions. HR 2646 Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2015, all provisions. HR 6 21st Century Cures Act, all provisions.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2015 · first_quarter · Health Issues
S 539 "The Behavioral Health Information Technology Act," all provisions. HR 6043 "Behavioral Health Information Technology Act of 2012," all provisions. S 689 The Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act," all provisions. S 1517 / HR 2957 "Behavioral Health Information Technology Act," all provisions. S 1685 "Behavioral Health Information Technology Coordination Act of 2013," all provisions. HR 3717 "Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2013," all provisions. HR 4574 "Strengthening Mental Health in Our Communities Act of 2014," all provisions.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
HR 1037/S 1815 - Occupational Therapy in Mental Health Act: Advocate passage to make occupational therapists eligible to participate in the National Health Services Corps' scholarship and loan repayment program as behavioral and mental health professionals. HR 1098 - Brain Injury Reauthorization Act of 2013: Support passage. HR 1236 - a bill to require inclusion of behavioral health professions on any physical evaluation board that considers issues of post-traumatic stress disorder; traumatic brain injury, or other mental health conditions: Support passage HR 3717/S 1517 - Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2013: advocated for inclusion of occupational therapy services and including provisions of the Occupational Therapy in Mental Health Act (HR 1037/S 1815). HR 3306 - The Telehealth Enhancement Act of 2013: Educate about how occupational Therapy can be utilized in telehealth. HR 3750 - Telehealth Modernization Act of 2013: Educate about how occupational therapy an be utilized in telehealth. HR 4631/S 2449 - Combating Autism Reauthorization Act/Autism CARES: Support reauthorization before provisions expire. HR 4574 - Strengthening Mental Health in our Communities Act: Advocated for inclusion of occupational therapy services and including provisions of the Occupational Therapy Mental Health Act (HR 1037/S 1815). HR 702 - Access to Frontline Health Act: Support passage of bill including loan forgiveness for occupational therapy practitioners practicing in shortage areas. No bill# - Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: Support Senate ratification of the convention. Met with Paolo Del Vecchio, Deputy Administrator for Mental Health at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration (SAMHSA), Cynthia Kemp, Chief of Community Support Programs Branch, as well as other staff from SAMHSA, to discuss the inclusion of occupational therapy services in forthcoming regulations that will establish the criteria for federally recognized and funded Community Behavioral Health Centers (CCBHC) (Sect. 223 of PL 113-93). Discussed the distinct value of occupational therapy in providing recovery-oriented mental and behavioral health services and why occupational therapy practitioners should be a required part of the interdisciplinary staff at the newly created CCDBHCs. Met with White House, Executive office of the President: Christen Linke Young, Adviser, Domestic Policy Council - discussed rehabilitation/habilitation benefit as it relates to ACA qualified health plans. Met with HHS, Administration for Community Living - Vikki Gottlich, Director of the Center for Policy and Evaluation: discussed rehabilitation/habilitation benefit as it relates to ACA qualified health plans.
Client expense: $200,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), White House Office
2014 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Behavioral Health Information Technology, extending health information technology assistance eligibility to more mental health and substance use disorder professionals and facilities: specifically S. 1685, Behavioral Health Information Technology Act of 2014; S. 1517, the Behavioral Health Information Technology Act; and H.R. 2957, the Behavioral Health Information Technology Act of 2013. Telehealth, reforming barriers to Medicare reimbursement. Medicare coverage of Mental Health Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists: specifically H.R. 3662, the Mental Health Access Improvement Act, and S. 562, the Seniors Mental HEalth Access Improvement Act. Mental Health Parity Duals Demonstrations 42 CFR Part 2 Behavioral Health
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Treasury, Dept of
2014 · fourth_quarter · Alcohol and Drug Abuse
Behavioral Health Information Technology, extending health information technology assistance eligibility to more mental health and substance use disorder professionals and facilities: specifically S. 1685, Behavioral Health Information Technology Act of 2014; S. 1517, the Behavioral Health Information Technology Act; and H.R. 2957, the Behavioral Health Information Technology Act of 2013. Telehealth, reforming barriers to Medicare reimbursement. Mental Health Parity Duals Demonstrations 42 CFR Part 2 Behavioral Health
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Treasury, Dept of
2014 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Behavioral Health Information Technology, extending health information technology assistance eligibility to more mental health and substance use disorder professionals and facilities: specifically S. 1685, Behavioral Health Information Technology Act of 2014; S. 1517, the Behavioral Health Information Technology Act; and H.R. 2957, the Behavioral Health Information Technology Act of 2013. Telehealth, reforming barriers to Medicare reimbursement. Medicare coverage of Mental Health Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists: specifically H.R. 3662, the Mental Health Access Improvement Act, and S. 562, the Seniors Mental HEalth Access Improvement Act. Duals Demonstrations Behavioral Health Criteria and Prospective Payment System for the certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics 223 Demonstration Program, as outlined in the Protecting Access to Medicare Act, P.L. 113-93, Section 223.
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Treasury, Dept of
2014 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Issues relating to community behavioral health centers, issues relating to behavioral healthcare; H.R. 1263 & S. 264 - Excellence in Mental Health Act; S. 153 & H.R. 274 - Mental Health First Aid Higher Education Act; H.R. 2957 & S. 1517 - Behavioral Health Information Technology Act of 2013; H.R. 4574 - Strengthening Mental Health in Our Communities Act of 2014
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
S. 689 - The Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act of 2013 S.649 - The Safe Communities, Safe Schools Act of 2013 H.R. 2957 - Behavioral Health Information Technology Act of 2013 S. 1517 - Behavioral Health Information Technology Act of 2013 S.1685 - Behavioral Health Information Technology Coordination Act of 2013 H.R. 3547 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2014 H.R.3717 - Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2013 H.Con.Res.96 - Establishing the budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2015 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2016 through 2024. S. 1871 - SGR Repeal and Medicare Beneficiary Access Act of 2013 H.R. 2810 - SGR Repeal and Medicare Beneficiary Access Act of 2013 H.R. 4015 - SGR Repeal and Medicare Provider Payment Modernization Act of 2014 H.R. 4209 - SGR Repeal and Medicare Provider Payment Modernization Act of 2014 S. 2000 - SGR Repeal and Medicare Provider Payment Modernization Act of 2014 S. 2110 - Medicare SGR Repeal and Beneficiary Access Improvement Act of 2014 S. 2122 - Responsible Medicare SGR Repeal and Beneficiary Access Improvement Act of 2014 S. 2157 - Commonsense Medicare SGR Repeal and Beneficiary Access Improvement Act of 2014 H.R. 4302 - Protecting Access to Medicare Act of 2014 H.J. Res. 124 - Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2015 H.R. 83 - Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 H.J. Res. 130 - Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2015, and for other purposes.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Congressional Budget Office (CBO), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
S. 689 - The Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act of 2013 S.649 - The Safe Communities, Safe Schools Act of 2013 H.R. 2957 - Behavioral Health Information Technology Act of 2013 S. 1517 - Behavioral Health Information Technology Act of 2013 S.1685 - Behavioral Health Information Technology Coordination Act of 2013 H.R. 3547 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2014 H.R.3717 - Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2013 H.Con.Res.96 - Establishing the budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2015 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2016 through 2024. S. 1871 - SGR Repeal and Medicare Beneficiary Access Act of 2013 H.R. 2810 - SGR Repeal and Medicare Beneficiary Access Act of 2013 H.R. 4015 - SGR Repeal and Medicare Provider Payment Modernization Act of 2014 H.R. 4209 - SGR Repeal and Medicare Provider Payment Modernization Act of 2014 S. 2000 - SGR Repeal and Medicare Provider Payment Modernization Act of 2014 S. 2110 - Medicare SGR Repeal and Beneficiary Access Improvement Act of 2014 S. 2122 - Responsible Medicare SGR Repeal and Beneficiary Access Improvement Act of 2014 S. 2157 - Commonsense Medicare SGR Repeal and Beneficiary Access Improvement Act of 2014 H.R. 4302 - Protecting Access to Medicare Act of 2014 H.J. Res. 124 - Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2015 H.R. 83 - Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 H.J. Res. 130 - Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2015, and for other purposes.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Congressional Budget Office (CBO), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Mental Health in Schools Act (S. 195/H.R. 628) Excellence in Mental Health Act (S. 264/ H.R. 1263) Mental Health First Aid Act (S. 153/H.R. 274) Pediatric Subspecialty and Mental Health Workforce Reauthorization Act (H.R. 1827) Student Support Act (H.R. 320) Childrens Trauma Recovery Act (S. 380) Mental Health on Campus Act (H.R. 1100) Behavioral Health IT Act (S.1685/H.R. 2957) and Behavioral Health IT Coordination Act (S.1517) Fiscal Year 2015 Omnibus Appropriations Bill (HR 83) Achieving a Better Life Experience Act of 2014 or the ABLE Act of 2014 - (H.R.647) Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2014 (H.R. 5294)
Client expense: $5,347 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
2014 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Mental Health in Schools Act (S. 195/H.R. 628) Excellence in Mental Health Act (S. 264/ H.R. 1263) Mental Health First Aid Act (S. 153/H.R. 274) Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Act Reauthorization of 2013 (S.116/H.R. 2734) Pediatric Subspecialty and Mental Health Workforce Reauthorization Act (H.R. 1827) Student Support Act (H.R. 320) Childrens Trauma Recovery Act (S. 380) Mental Health on Campus Act (H.R. 1100) Behavioral Health IT Act (S.1685/H.R. 2957) and Behavioral Health IT Coordination Act (S.1517) Fiscal Year 2015 Omnibus Appropriations Bill (HR 83) Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Act of 2013 (MIOTCRA; S. 162/H.R. 401) Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act (H.R. 3717) Strengthening Mental Health in our Communities Act (H.R 4574) Medical Evaluation Parity for Servicemembers (MEP) Act (H.R 4305) Promoting Health Minds for Safer Communities Act of 2014 (H.R 4783) Keeping All Students Safe Act (H.R. 1893, S. 2036) Caring for Americas Heros Act (H.R. 4656/S. 2276 ) The Second Chance Reauthorization Act of 2013 (S. 1690/H.R. 346) Achieving a Better Life Experience Act of 2014 or the ABLE Act of 2014 - (H.R.647) Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2014 (H.R. 5294) The Social Impact Bond Act (HR 4885) Caring for Americas Heroes Act (HR 4656)
Client expense: $5,347 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
2014 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
S 539 "The Behavioral Health Information Technology Act," all provisions. HR 6043 "Behavioral Health Information Technology Act of 2012," all provisions. S 689 The Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act," all provisions. S 1517/HR 2957 "Behavioral Health Information Technology Act," all provisions. S 1685 "Behavioral Health Information Technology Coordination Act of 2013,"all provisions. HR 3717 "Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2013," all provisions. HR 4574 "Strengthening Mental Health in Our Communities Act of 2014," all provisions.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Pediatric Subspeciality and Mental Health Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2013 (HR 1827) Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act (HR 3717) Strengthening Mental Health in Our Communities Act of 2014 (HR 4574) Excellence in Mental Health Act (S 264, HR 1263) Community-Based Mental Health Infrastructure Improvements Act (S 265) Mental Health First Act of 2013 (HR 274, S 153) Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act of 2013 (HR 672) Healthy Families Act (S 631) Native American Psychiatric and Mental Health Care Improvement Act (HR 2037) AGE-IN Act (S 1259) Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Act Reauthorization of 2013 (HR 2734) Behavioral Health Information Technology Act of 2013 (HR 2957, S 1517) Telehealth Modernization Act of 2013 (HR 3750) Youth Mental Health Research Act (HR 4170) To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for treatment of clinical psychologists as physicians for purposes of furnishing clinical psychologist services under the Medicare Program (HR 794, S 1064) House & Senate HHS Appropriation Bills for FY15 (Pediatric Subspecialty Loan Repayment, BRAIN Initiative, National Mental Health Policy Laboratory, the Garrett Lee Smith Program, Children's Health GME funding) Autism Cares Act (HR 4631, S 2449) Caring for America's Hero's Act (HR 4656, S 2276) Health plan network adequacy for child and adolescent psychiatrists Funding for greater youth involvement to erase stigma
Client expense: $43,400 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Natl Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention, Office of Natl Drug Control Policy (NDCP), Office of the Vice President of the United States, SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
2014 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
HEALTH CARE Mental Health First Aid Act of 2013 (S. 153/H.R. 274), all provisions related to authorizing a demonstration program to train college faculty and staff in Mental Health First Aid, a community education program that helps people identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental illnesses and addictions and deal with psychiatric crises Behavioral Health Information Technology Act (S. 1517/S. 1685/H.R. 2957), all provisions related to expanding federal incentive payments for the adoption and meaningful use of electronic health records to behavioral health providers and facilities Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2013 (H.R. 3717), all provisions related to authorizing healthcare providers to bill Medicaid for mental health and primary care services provided to the same patient on the same day, the reauthorization of the Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Act, the reauthorization of MIOTCRA, enactment of a demonstration program based on the Excellence in Mental Health Act, and strengthening the six protected classes language in Medicare Part D. Strengthening Mental Health in Our Communities Act of 2014 (H.R. 4574), all provisions related to the inclusion of the Mental Health First Aid Act, the reauthorization of important Justice Department initiatives as well as critical SAMHSA programs including the National Suicide Prevention Hotline [1-800-273-TALK], the Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Act suicide prevention programs and the Primary Care Behavioral Health Integration Grants. Caring for Americas Heroes Act (S.2276/H.R. 4656), all provisions related to eliminating the limit on the number of days each year impatient mental health services may be provided to military dependents under the Department of Defense TRICARE program. Caring for Military Children with Developmental Disabilities Act of 2014 (H.R. 4630/S. 2333), all provisions related to including in the treatment of military dependents' developmental disabilities under the Department of Defense TRICARE program behavioral health treatment, including applied behavior analysis, that is prescribed by a physician or psychologist. Craig Thomas Rural Hospital and Provider Equity Act of 2014 (S. 2359), all provisions related to ensuring that residents of rural and frontier communities should have access to affordable, quality health care. Restoring Veterans Trust Act of 2014 (S. 2413), all provisions related to including a new project, the Community Mental Health Partnership Pilot Program, which would connect medical centers of the Department of Veterans Affairs with surrounding community mental health and substance use treatment providers to increase access to services, improve health outcomes, and ensure veterans receive behavioral healthcare that meets the minimum clinical mental health guidelines endorsed by the Veterans Health Administration. H. Res. 572, all provisions related to expressing support for designation of the first full week of May as "National Mental Health No Stigma Week". Opioid Overdose Reduction Act of 2014 (S. 2092/H.R. 4288), all provisions related to exempting from liability for harm caused by the emergency administration of an opioid overdose drug. Opioid Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (H.R.5587) all provisions related to new grants deterring prescription drug abuse and assisting individuals who are receiving addiction treatment. Overdose Prevention Act (S. 2755) all provisions related to the funding of overdose prevention programming and research efforts to reduce opioid overdose deaths, creation of a task force to recommend a national public health campaign and funding of research and testing of new treatment and prevention methods. Breaking Addictions Act (H.R. 5136), all provisions related to establishing a five-year demonstration project for 8-10 states in which federal reimbursement would be permitted for Medicaid services provided in certain residential settings known as Institutes for Mental Disease. Health Equity and Accountability Act (H.R. 5294) all provisions related to the addition of mental and behavioral health social workers to existing loan repayment programs to bolster the behavioral health workforce. Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (S. 2839/H.R. 5845) all provisions related to a series of resources and incentives to help states and local governments expand drug treatment, prevention and recovery efforts. ABLE Act (H.R. 647) all provisions related to allowing families to establish savings accounts for the qualified expenses of people with blindness or physical or mental disabilities who incurred the disabilities before the age of 26.
Client expense: $71,600 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
S. 1517: Behavioral Health Information Technology Act, to amend the Public Health Services Act and the Social Security Act to extend health information technology assistance eligibility to behavioral health, mental health, and substance abuse professionals and facilities. H.R. 2957: Behavioral Health Information Technology Act, to amend the Public Health Services Act and the Social Security Act to extend health information technology assistance eligibility to behavioral health, mental health, and substance abuse professionals and facilities. S. 1685: Behavioral Health Information Coordination Act, to amend the Public Health Services Act and the Social Security Act to extend health information technology assistance eligibility to behavioral health, mental health, and substance abuse professionals and facilities. S. 153, H.R. 274: Mental Health First Aid, to amend section 520J of the Public Health Service Act to authorize grants for mental health first aid training programs. H.R. 3717: Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2013, to amend various federal programs and services to ensure psychiatric care for patients and families most in need of services. S. 689: Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act, legislation amending the Elementary and Secondary Education Act and Public Health Services Act concerning the mental health of children and adolescents and other purposes. H.R. 4574: Strengthening Mental Health in Our Communities Act, to amend various federal programs and services to improve community mental health care for patients. H.R. 4656, S. 2276: Caring for America's Heroes Act, to improve access to mental health services under the TRICARE program.
Client expense: $250,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Adding psychologists to the Medicare Physician Definition (H.R. 794; S. 1064). Making psychologists eligible for the Medicare incentive payments to adopt electronic health records (H.R. 2957; S. 1517; S. 1685)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · third_quarter · Alcohol and Drug Abuse
Behavioral Health Information Technology, extending health information technology assistance eligibility to more mental health and substance use disorder professionals and facilities: specifically S. 1685, Behavioral Health Information Technology Act of 2014; S. 1517, the Behavioral Health Information Technology Act; and H.R. 2957, the Behavioral Health Information Technology Act of 2013. Telehealth, reforming barriers to Medicare reimbursement. Mental Health Parity Duals Demonstrations 42 CFR Part 2 Behavioral Health
Client expense: $81,936 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Treasury, Dept of
2014 · third_quarter · Health Issues
Behavioral Health Information Technology, extending health information technology assistance eligibility to more mental health and substance use disorder professionals and facilities: specifically S. 1685, Behavioral Health Information Technology Act of 2014; S. 1517, the Behavioral Health Information Technology Act; and H.R. 2957, the Behavioral Health Information Technology Act of 2013. Telehealth, reforming barriers to Medicare reimbursement. Medicare coverage of Mental Health Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists: specifically H.R. 3662, the Mental Health Access Improvement Act, and S. 562, the Seniors Mental Health Access Improvement Act. Mental Health Parity Duals Demonstrations 42 CFR Part 2 Behavioral Health
Client expense: $81,936 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Treasury, Dept of
2014 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Behavioral Health Information Technology, extending health information technology assistance eligibility to more mental health and substance use disorder professionals and facilities: specifically S. 1685, Behavioral Health Information Technology Act of 2014; S. 1517, the Behavioral Health Information Technology Act; and H.R. 2957, the Behavioral Health Information Technology Act of 2013. Telehealth, reforming barriers to Medicare reimbursement. Medicare coverage of Mental Health Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists: specifically H.R. 3662, the Mental Health Access Improvement Act, and S. 562, the Seniors Mental Health Access Improvement Act. Duals Demonstrations Behavioral Health
Client expense: $81,936 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Treasury, Dept of
2014 · third_quarter · Health Issues
HR1037/S 1815 - Occupational Therapy in Mental Health Act: Advocate passage to make occupational therapists eligible to participate in the Natl. Health Services Corps scholarship and loan repayment program as behavioral and mental health professionals. HR 1098 - Brain Injury Reauthorization Act of 2013: Support passage. HR 1236 - a bill to require inclusion of behavioral health professions on any physical evaluation board that considers issues of post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury, or other mental health conditions: Support passage. HR 3717/S1517 - Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2013. Advocated for inclusion of occupational therapy services and including provisions of the Occupational Therapy in Mental Health Act (HR 1037/S 1815). HR 3306 - The Telehealth Enhancement Act of 2013: Educate about how occupational therapy can be utilized in telehealth. HR 3750 - Telehealth Modernization Act of 2013: Educate about how occupational therapy can be utilized in telehealth. HR 4631/S 2449 - Combatting Autism Reauthorization Act/Autism CARES: Supported reauthorization before provisions expired. HR 4574 - Strengthening Mental Health in our Communities Act: Advocated for inclusion of occupational therapy services and including provisions of the Occupational Therapy Mental Health Act (HR 1037/S 1815). HR 702 - Access to Frontline Health Act: Support passage of bill including loan forgiveness for occupational therapy practitioners practicing in shortage areas. No bill#: Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: Support Senate ratification of the convention.
Client expense: $170,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE
2014 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
S. 689 - The Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act of 2013 S.649 - The Safe Communities, Safe Schools Act of 2013 H.R. 2957 - Behavioral Health Information Technology Act of 2013 S. 1517 - Behavioral Health Information Technology Act of 2013 S.1685 - Behavioral Health Information Technology Coordination Act of 2013 H.R. 3547 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2014 H.R.3717 - Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2013 H.Con.Res.96 - Establishing the budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2015 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2016 through 2024. S. 1871 - SGR Repeal and Medicare Beneficiary Access Act of 2013 H.R. 2810 - SGR Repeal and Medicare Beneficiary Access Act of 2013 H.R. 4015 - SGR Repeal and Medicare Provider Payment Modernization Act of 2014 H.R. 4209 - SGR Repeal and Medicare Provider Payment Modernization Act of 2014 S. 2000 - SGR Repeal and Medicare Provider Payment Modernization Act of 2014 S. 2110 - Medicare SGR Repeal and Beneficiary Access Improvement Act of 2014 S. 2122 - Responsible Medicare SGR Repeal and Beneficiary Access Improvement Act of 2014 S. 2157 - Commonsense Medicare SGR Repeal and Beneficiary Access Improvement Act of 2014 H.R. 4302 - Protecting Access to Medicare Act of 2014 H.J. Res. 124 - Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2015
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Congressional Budget Office (CBO), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2014 · third_quarter · Health Issues
S. 689 - The Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act of 2013 S.649 - The Safe Communities, Safe Schools Act of 2013 H.R. 2957 - Behavioral Health Information Technology Act of 2013 S. 1517 - Behavioral Health Information Technology Act of 2013 S.1685 - Behavioral Health Information Technology Coordination Act of 2013 H.R. 3547 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2014 H.R.3717 - Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2013 H.Con.Res.96 - Establishing the budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2015 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2016 through 2024. S. 1871 - SGR Repeal and Medicare Beneficiary Access Act of 2013 H.R. 2810 - SGR Repeal and Medicare Beneficiary Access Act of 2013 H.R. 4015 - SGR Repeal and Medicare Provider Payment Modernization Act of 2014 H.R. 4209 - SGR Repeal and Medicare Provider Payment Modernization Act of 2014 S. 2000 - SGR Repeal and Medicare Provider Payment Modernization Act of 2014 S. 2110 - Medicare SGR Repeal and Beneficiary Access Improvement Act of 2014 S. 2122 - Responsible Medicare SGR Repeal and Beneficiary Access Improvement Act of 2014 S. 2157 - Commonsense Medicare SGR Repeal and Beneficiary Access Improvement Act of 2014 H.R. 4302 - Protecting Access to Medicare Act of 2014 H.J. Res. 124 - Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2015
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Congressional Budget Office (CBO), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2014 · third_quarter · Health Issues
Mental Health First Aid Act of 2013 (S. 153/H.R. 274), all provisions related to authorizing a demonstration program to train college faculty and staff in Mental Health First Aid, a community education program that helps people identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental illnesses and addictions and deal with psychiatric crises Behavioral Health Information Technology Act (S. 1517/S. 1685/H.R. 2957), all provisions related to expanding federal incentive payments for the adoption and meaningful use of electronic health records to behavioral health providers and facilities Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2013 (H.R. 3717), all provisions related to authorizing healthcare providers to bill Medicaid for mental health and primary care services provided to the same patient on the same day, the reauthorization of the Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Act, the reauthorization of MIOTCRA, enactment of a demonstration program based on the Excellence in Mental Health Act, and strengthening the six protected classes language in Medicare Part D. Strengthening Mental Health in Our Communities Act of 2014 (H.R. 4574), all provisions related to the inclusion of the Mental Health First Aid Act, the reauthorization of important Justice Department initiatives as well as critical SAMHSA programs including the National Suicide Prevention Hotline [1-800-273-TALK], the Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Act suicide prevention programs and the Primary Care Behavioral Health Integration Grants. Caring for Americas Heroes Act (S.2276/H.R. 4656), all provisions related to eliminating the limit on the number of days each year impatient mental health services may be provided to military dependents under the Department of Defense TRICARE program. Caring for Military Children with Developmental Disabilities Act of 2014 (H.R. 4630/S. 2333), all provisions related to including in the treatment of military dependents' developmental disabilities under the Department of Defense TRICARE program behavioral health treatment, including applied behavior analysis, that is prescribed by a physician or psychologist. Craig Thomas Rural Hospital and Provider Equity Act of 2014 (S. 2359), all provisions related to ensuring that residents of rural and frontier communities should have access to affordable, quality health care. Restoring Veterans Trust Act of 2014 (S. 2413), all provisions related to including a new project, the Community Mental Health Partnership Pilot Program, which would connect medical centers of the Department of Veterans Affairs with surrounding community mental health and substance use treatment providers to increase access to services, improve health outcomes, and ensure veterans receive behavioral healthcare that meets the minimum clinical mental health guidelines endorsed by the Veterans Health Administration. H. Res. 572, all provisions related to expressing support for designation of the first full week of May as "National Mental Health No Stigma Week". Opioid Overdose Reduction Act of 2014 (S. 2092/H.R. 4288), all provisions related to exempting from liability for harm caused by the emergency administration of an opioid overdose drug. Opioid Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (H.R.5587) all provisions related to new grants deterring prescription drug abuse and assisting individuals who are receiving addiction treatment. Overdose Prevention Act (S. 2755) all provisions related to the funding of overdose prevention programming and research efforts to reduce opioid overdose deaths, creation of a task force to recommend a national public health campaign and funding of research and testing of new treatment and prevention methods. Breaking Addictions Act (H.R. 5136), all provisions related to establishing a five-year demonstration project for 8-10 states in which federal reimbursement would be permitted for Medicaid services provided in certain residential settings known as Institutes for Mental Disease. Health Equity and Accountability Act (H.R. 5294) all provisions related to the addition of mental and behavioral health social workers to existing loan repayment programs to bolster the behavioral health workforce. Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (S. 2839) all provision related to a series of resources and incentives to help states and local governments expand drug treatment, prevention and recovery efforts.
Client expense: $96,323 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · third_quarter · Health Issues
Issues relating to community behavioral health centers, issues relating to behavioral healthcare; H.R. 1263 & S. 264 - Excellence in Mental Health Act; S. 153 & H.R. 274 - Mental Health First Aid Higher Education Act; H.R. 2957 & S. 1517 - Behavioral Health Information Technology Act of 2013; H.R. 4574 - Strengthening Mental Health in Our Communities Act of 2014
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Mental Health in Schools Act (S. 195/H.R. 628) Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act (S. 689) Childrens Trauma Recovery Act (S. 380) Medicare Part D Excellence in Mental Health Act (S. 264/ H.R. 1263) Mental Health First Aid Act (S. 153) Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Act Reauthorization of 2013 (S.116/H.R. 2734) Pediatric Subspecialty and Mental Health Workforce Reauthorization Act (H.R. 1827) Student Support Act (H.R. 320) Mental Health on Campus Act (H.R. 1100) Behavioral Health IT Act (S.1685/H.R. 2957) and Behavioral Health IT Coordination Act (S.1517) FY 2014 Appropriations Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act (H.R. 3717) Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Act of 2013 (S. 162/H.R. 401) Strengthening Mental Health in our Communities Act (H.R 4574) Medical Evaluation Parity for Servicemembers (MEP) Act (H.R 4305) Promoting Health Minds for Safer Communities Act of 2014 (H.R 4783) Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act (S. 689) Keeping All Students Safe Act (H.R. 1893, S. 2036)
Client expense: $6,333 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2014 · third_quarter · Health Issues
Mental Health in Schools Act (S. 195/H.R. 628) Excellence in Mental Health Act (S. 264/ H.R. 1263) Mental Health First Aid Act (S. 153/H.R. 274) Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Act Reauthorization of 2013 (S.116/H.R. 2734) Pediatric Subspecialty and Mental Health Workforce Reauthorization Act (H.R. 1827) Student Support Act (H.R. 320) Childrens Trauma Recovery Act (S. 380) Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act (S. 689) Mental Health on Campus Act (H.R. 1100) Behavioral Health IT Act (S.1685/H.R. 2957) and Behavioral Health IT Coordination Act (S.1517) FY 2014 Appropriations Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Act of 2013 (MIOTCRA; S. 162/H.R. 401) Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act (H.R. 3717) Strengthening Mental Health in our Communities Act (H.R 4574) Medical Evaluation Parity for Servicemembers (MEP) Act (H.R 4305) Promoting Health Minds for Safer Communities Act of 2014 (H.R 4783) Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act (S. 689) Keeping All Students Safe Act (H.R. 1893, S. 2036) Caring for Americas Heros Act (H.R. 4656/S. 2276 ) The Second Chance Reauthorization Act of 2013 (S. 1690/H.R. 346) Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2014 (H.R. 5294)
Client expense: $6,333 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2014 · third_quarter · Health Issues
S. 1517: Behavioral Health Information Technology Act, to amend the Public Health Services Act and the Social Security Act to extend health information technology assistance eligibility to behavioral health, mental health, and substance abuse professionals and facilities. H.R. 2957: Behavioral Health Information Technology Act, to amend the Public Health Services Act and the Social Security Act to extend health information technology assistance eligibility to behavioral health, mental health, and substance abuse professionals and facilities. S. 1685: Behavioral Health Information Coordination Act, to amend the Public Health Services Act and the Social Security Act to extend health information technology assistance eligibility to behavioral health, mental health, and substance abuse professionals and facilities. S. 153, H.R. 274: Mental Health First Aid, to amend section 520J of the Public Health Service Act to authorize grants for mental health first aid training programs. H.R. 3717: Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2013, to amend various federal programs and services to ensure psychiatric care for patients and families most in need of services. S. 689: Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act, legislation amending the Elementary and Secondary Education Act and Public Health Services Act concerning the mental health of children and adolescents and other purposes. H.R. 4574: Strengthening Mental Health in Our Communities Act, to amend various federal programs and services to improve community mental health care for patients.
Client expense: $166,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · third_quarter · Health Issues
S 539 "The Behavioral Health Information Technology Act," all provisions. HR 6043 "Behavioral Health Information Technology Act of 2012," all provisions. S 689 The Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act," all provisions. S 1517/HR 2957 "Behavioral Health Information Technology Act," all provisions. S 1685 "Behavioral Health Information Technology Coordination Act of 2013," all provisions. HR 3717 "Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2013," all provisions. HR 4574 "Strengthening Mental Health in Our Communities Act of 2014," all provisions.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · third_quarter · Health Issues
Adding psychologists to the Medicare Physician Definition (H.R. 794; S. 1064). Making psychologists eligible for the Medicare incentive payments to adopt electronic health records (H.R. 2957; S. 1517; S. 1685)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · third_quarter · Health Issues
Pediatric Subspeciality and Mental Health Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2013 (HR 1827) Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act (HR 3717) Strengthening Mental Health in Our Communities Act of 2014 (HR 4574) Excellence in Mental Health Act (S 264, HR 1263)Community-Based Mental Health Infrastructure Improvements Act (S 265) Mental Health First Act of 2013 (HR 274, S 153) Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act of 2013 (HR 672) Healthy Families Act (S 631) Native American Psychiatric and Mental Health Care Improvement Act (HR 2037) AGE-IN Act (S 1259) Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Act Reauthorization of 2013 (HR 2734) Behavioral Health Information Technology Act of 2013 (HR 2957, S 1517) Telehealth Modernization Act of 2013 (HR 3750) Youth Mental Health Research Act (HR 4170) To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for treatment of clinical psychologists as physicians for purposes of furnishing clinical psychologist services under the Medicare Program (HR 794, S 1064) House & Senate HHS Appropriation Bills for FY15 (Pediatric Subspecialty Loan Repayment, BRAIN Initiative, National Mental Health Policy Laboratory, the Garrett Lee Smith Program, Chidlren's Health GME funding) Autism Cares Act (HR 4631, S 2449) Caring for America's Hero's Act (HR 4656, S 2276) Health plan network adequacy for child and adolescent psychiatrists
Client expense: $74,200 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Natl Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), Office of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention, Office of Natl Drug Control Policy (NDCP), Office of the Vice President of the United States, SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
2014 · second_quarter · Health Issues
Implementation of H.R. 3590, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Sections (P.L. 111-148) Title III - Improving the Quality and Efficiency of Health Care, and H.R. 3590 provisions relating to Health Information Technology; Implementation of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, (P.L. 111-5) Title XIII the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH Act); H.R. 2957/S. 1517, Behavioral Health Information Technology Act of 2013, all provisions; H.R. 4015/S.2000 SGR Repeal and Medicare Provider Payment Modernization Act of 2014, all provisions.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2014 · second_quarter · Health Issues
S. 689 - The Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act of 2013 S.649 - The Safe Communities, Safe Schools Act of 2013 H.R. 2957 - Behavioral Health Information Technology Act of 2013 S. 1517 - Behavioral Health Information Technology Act of 2013 S.1685 - Behavioral Health Information Technology Coordination Act of 2013 H.R. 3547 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2014 H.R.3717 - Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2013 H.Con.Res.96 - Establishing the budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2015 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2016 through 2024. S. 1871 - SGR Repeal and Medicare Beneficiary Access Act of 2013 H.R. 2810 - SGR Repeal and Medicare Beneficiary Access Act of 2013 H.R. 4015 - SGR Repeal and Medicare Provider Payment Modernization Act of 2014 H.R. 4209 - SGR Repeal and Medicare Provider Payment Modernization Act of 2014 S. 2000 - SGR Repeal and Medicare Provider Payment Modernization Act of 2014 S. 2110 - Medicare SGR Repeal and Beneficiary Access Improvement Act of 2014 S. 2122 - Responsible Medicare SGR Repeal and Beneficiary Access Improvement Act of 2014 S. 2157 - Commonsense Medicare SGR Repeal and Beneficiary Access Improvement Act of 2014 H.R. 4302 - Protecting Access to Medicare Act of 2014
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Congressional Budget Office (CBO), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2014 · second_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
S. 689 - The Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act of 2013 S.649 - The Safe Communities, Safe Schools Act of 2013 H.R. 2957 - Behavioral Health Information Technology Act of 2013 S. 1517 - Behavioral Health Information Technology Act of 2013 S.1685 - Behavioral Health Information Technology Coordination Act of 2013 H.R. 3547 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2014 H.R.3717 - Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2013 H.Con.Res.96 - Establishing the budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2015 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2016 through 2024. S. 1871 - SGR Repeal and Medicare Beneficiary Access Act of 2013 H.R. 2810 - SGR Repeal and Medicare Beneficiary Access Act of 2013 H.R. 4015 - SGR Repeal and Medicare Provider Payment Modernization Act of 2014 H.R. 4209 - SGR Repeal and Medicare Provider Payment Modernization Act of 2014 S. 2000 - SGR Repeal and Medicare Provider Payment Modernization Act of 2014 S. 2110 - Medicare SGR Repeal and Beneficiary Access Improvement Act of 2014 S. 2122 - Responsible Medicare SGR Repeal and Beneficiary Access Improvement Act of 2014 S. 2157 - Commonsense Medicare SGR Repeal and Beneficiary Access Improvement Act of 2014 H.R. 4302 - Protecting Access to Medicare Act of 2014
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Congressional Budget Office (CBO), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2014 · second_quarter · Health Issues
S. 1517: Behavioral Health Information Technology Act, to amend the Public Health Services Act and the Social Security Act to extend health information technology assistance eligibility to behavioral health, mental health, and substance abuse professionals and facilities.H.R. 2957: Behavioral Health Information Technology Act, to amend the Public Health Services Act and the Social Security Act to extend health information technology assistance eligibility to behavioral health, mental health, and substance abuse professionals and facilities. S. 1685: Behavioral Health Information Coordination Act, to amend the Public Health Services Act and the Social Security Act to extend health information technology assistance eligibility to behavioral health, mental health, and substance abuse professionals and facilities. S. 264, H.R. 1263: Excellence in Mental Health Act, sponsored by Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI)--to expand access to community mental health centers and improve the quality of mental health care for all Americans. S. 153, H.R. 274: Mental Health First Aid, to amend section 520J of the Public Health Service Act to authorize grants for mental health first aid training programs. H.R. 3717: Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2013, to amend various federal programs and services to ensure psychiatric care for patients and families most in need of services. S. 689: Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act, legislation amending the Elementary and Secondary Education Act and Public Health Services Act concerning the mental health of children and adolescents and other purposes.
Client expense: $170,800 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · second_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Mental Health in Schools Act (S. 195/H.R. 628) Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act (S. 689) Childrens Trauma Recovery Act (S. 380) Medicare Part DMental Health in Schools Act (S. 195/H.R. 628) Excellence in Mental Health Act (S. 264/ H.R. 1263) Mental Health First Aid Act (S. 153/H.R. 274) Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Act Reauthorization of 2013 (S.116/H.R. 2734) Pediatric Subspecialty and Mental Health Workforce Reauthorization Act (H.R. 1827) Student Support Act (H.R. 320) Childrens Trauma Recovery Act (S. 380) Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act (S. 689) Mental Health on Campus Act (H.R. 1100) Behavioral Health IT Act (S.1685/H.R. 2957) and Behavioral Health IT Coordination Act (S.1517) Mental health First Aid Act (S. 153/H.R. 274) FY 2014 Appropriations Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act (H.R. 3717) Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Act of 2013 (MIOTCRA; S. 162/H.R. 401) Strengthening Mental Health in our Communities Act (H.R 4574) Medical Evaluation Parity for Servicemembers (MEP) Act (H.R 4305) Promoting Health Minds for Safer Communities Act of 2014 (H.R 4783) Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act (S. 689) Keeping All Students Safe Act (H.R. 1893, S. 2036)
Client expense: $7,729 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · second_quarter · Health Issues
Mental Health in Schools Act (S. 195/H.R. 628) Excellence in Mental Health Act (S. 264/ H.R. 1263) Mental Health First Aid Act (S. 153/H.R. 274) Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Act Reauthorization of 2013 (S.116/H.R. 2734)Pediatric Subspecialty and Mental Health Workforce Reauthorization Act (H.R. 1827) Student Support Act (H.R. 320) Childrens Trauma Recovery Act (S. 380) Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act (S. 689) Mental Health on Campus Act (H.R. 1100) Behavioral Health IT Act (S.1685/H.R. 2957) and Behavioral Health IT Coordination Act (S.1517) FY 2014 Appropriations Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Act of 2013 (MIOTCRA; S. 162/H.R. 401) Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act (H.R. 3717) Strengthening Mental Health in our Communities Act (H.R 4574) Medical Evaluation Parity for Servicemembers (MEP) Act (H.R 4305) Promoting Health Minds for Safer Communities Act of 2014 (H.R 4783) Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act (S. 689) Keeping All Students Safe Act (H.R. 1893, S. 2036)
Client expense: $7,729 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · second_quarter · Health Issues
Issues relating to community behavioral health centers, issues relating to behavioral healthcare; HR 1263 & S. 264- Excellence in Mental Health Act; S. 153 & HR 274 - Mental Health First Aid Higher Education Act; H.R. 2957 & S. 1517 - Behavioral Health Information Technology Act of 2013; H.R. 4574 Strengthening Mental Health In Our Communities Act of 2014
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · second_quarter · Health Issues
Mental Health First Aid Act of 2013 (S. 153/H.R. 274), all provisions related to authorizing a demonstration program to train college faculty and staff in Mental Health First Aid, a community education program that helps people identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental illnesses and addictions and deal with psychiatric crisesBehavioral Health Information Technology Act (S. 1517/S. 1685/H.R. 2957), all provisions related to expanding federal incentive payments for the adoption and meaningful use of electronic health records to behavioral health providers and facilities Recidivism Reduction and Public Safety Act of 2014 (S. 1675), all provisions related to amending the federal criminal code to direct the Bureau of Prisons to offer evidence-based recidivism reduction programs to prisoners who have been assessed to need to participate in such programs. Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2013 (H.R. 3717), all provisions related to authorizing healthcare providers to bill Medicaid for mental health and primary care services provided to the same patient on the same day, the reauthorization of the Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Act, the reauthorization of MIOTCRA, enactment of a demonstration program based on the Excellence in Mental Health Act, and strengthening the six protected classes language in Medicare Part D. Strengthening Mental Health in Our Communities Act of 2014 (H.R. 4574), all provisions related to the inclusion of the Mental Health First Aid Act, the reauthorization of important Justice Department initiatives as well as critical SAMHSA programs including the National Suicide Prevention Hotline [1-800-273-TALK], the Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Act suicide prevention programs and the Primary Care Behavioral Health Integration Grants. Caring for Americas Heroes Act (S.2276/H.R. 4656), all provisions related to eliminating the limit on the number of days each year impatient mental health services may be provided to military dependents under the Department of Defense TRICARE program. Caring for Military Children with Developmental Disabilities Act of 2014 (H.R. 4630/S. 2333), all provisions related to including in the treatment of military dependents' developmental disabilities under the Department of Defense TRICARE program behavioral health treatment, including applied behavior analysis, that is prescribed by a physician or psychologist. Craig Thomas Rural Hospital and Provider Equity Act of 2014 (S. 2359), all provisions related to ensuring that residents of rural and frontier communities should have access to affordable, quality health care. Restoring Veterans Trust Act of 2014 (S. 2413), all provisions related to including a new project, the Community Mental Health Partnership Pilot Program, which would connect medical centers of the Department of Veterans Affairs with surrounding community mental health and substance use treatment providers to increase access to services, improve health outcomes, and ensure veterans receive behavioral healthcare that meets the minimum clinical mental health guidelines endorsed by the Veterans Health Administration. H. Res. 572, all provisions related to expressing support for designation of the first full week of May as "National Mental Health No Stigma Week". Opioid Overdose Reduction Act of 2014 (S. 2092/H.R. 4288), all provisions related to exempting from liability for harm caused by the emergency administration of an opioid overdose drug.
Client expense: $65,014 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · second_quarter · Health Issues
S 539 "The Behavioral Health Information Technology Act," all provisions. HR 6043 "Behavioral Health Information Technology Act of 2012," all provisions. S 689 The Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act," all provisions. S 1517/HR 2957 "Behavioral Health Information Technology Act," all provisions. S 1685 "Behavioral Health Information Technology Coordination Act of 2013," all provisions. HR 3717 "Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2013," all provisions.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · second_quarter · Health Issues
Pediatric Subspeciality and Mental Health Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2013 (HR 1827) Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act (HR 3717) Strengthening Mental Health in Our Communities Act of 2014 (HR 4574) Excellence in Mental Health Act (S 264, HR 1263)Community-Based Mental Health Infrastructure Improvements Act (S 265) Mental Health First Act of 2013 (HR 274, S 153) Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act of 2013 (HR 672) Healthy Families Act (S 631) Native American Psychiatric and Mental Health Care Improvement Act (HR 2037) AGE-IN Act (S 1259) Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Act Reauthorization of 2013 (HR 2734) Behavioral Health Information Technology Act of 2013 (HR 2957, S 1517) Telehealth Modernization Act of 2013 (HR 3750) Youth Mental Health Research Act (HR 4170) To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for treatment of clinical psychologists as physicians for purposes of furnishing clinical psychologist services under the Medicare Program (HR 794, S 1064) House & Senate HHS Appropriation Bills for FY15 (Pediatric Subspecialty Loan Repayment, BRAIN Initiative, National Mental Health Policy Laboratory, the Garrett Lee Smith Program, Chidlren's Health GME funding)
Client expense: $89,300 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Natl Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), Office of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention, Office of Natl Drug Control Policy (NDCP), Office of the Vice President of the United States, SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)