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Seniors Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2015
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Seniors Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2015 This bill amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to: (1) cover marriage and family therapist services and mental health counselor services under Medicare, (2) exclude such services from the skilled nursing facility prospective payment system, and (3) authorize marriage and family therapists and mental health counselors to develop discharge plans for post-hospital services.
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2017 · first_quarter · Alcohol and Drug Abuse
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Introduced in Senate
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Health care reform - advocating for continued coverage, including comprehensive behavioral health benefits, for individuals currently eligible for Medicaid and Medicaid expansion; including mental health and substance use disorders as a covered benefit; requiring financial and treatment limits to be comparable between behavioral and physical health in any health care reform legislation. Specifically the American Health Care Act. National Drug Abuse Crisis and related bills, including encouraging funding for the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act. 42 CFR Part 2 - advocating to align 42 CFR Part 2 (substance use privacy regulations) with HIPAA to allow appropriate access to patient information that is essential for providing whole-person care. Behavioral Health Information Technology, extending health information technology assistance eligibility to more mental health and substance use disorder professionals and facilities. Telehealth, reforming barriers to Medicare reimbursement. Specifically, the CONNECT for Health Act, S. 2484/H.R. 4442 (in 114th Congress). Medicare coverage of Mental Health Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists - S. 1830, the Seniors Mental Health Access Improvement Act (in 114th Congress). Mental Health Parity Behavioral Health Senate Finance Committee Chronic Care Reform in Medicare - S. 870, Creating High-Quality Results and Outcomes Necessary to Improve (CHRONIC) Care Act of 2017.
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), Office of Natl Drug Control Policy (NDCP), SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2017 · first_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Health care reform - advocating for continued coverage, including comprehensive behavioral health benefits, for individuals currently eligible for Medicaid and Medicaid expansion; including mental health and substance use disorders as a covered benefit; requiring financial and treatment limits to be comparable between behavioral and physical health in any health care reform legislation. Specifically the American Health Care Act. National Drug Abuse Crisis and related bills, including encouraging funding for the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act. 42 CFR Part 2 - advocating to align 42 CFR Part 2 (substance use privacy regulations) with HIPAA to allow appropriate access to patient information that is essential for providing whole-person care. Behavioral Health Information Technology, extending health information technology assistance eligibility to more mental health and substance use disorder professionals and facilities. Telehealth, reforming barriers to Medicare reimbursement. Specifically, the CONNECT for Health Act, S. 2484/H.R. 4442 (in 114th Congress). Medicare coverage of Mental Health Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists - S. 1830, the Seniors Mental Health Access Improvement Act (in 114th Congress). Mental Health Parity Behavioral Health Senate Finance Committee Chronic Care Reform in Medicare - S. 870, Creating High-Quality Results and Outcomes Necessary to Improve (CHRONIC) Care Act of 2017.
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), Office of Natl Drug Control Policy (NDCP), SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2017 · first_quarter · Health Issues
Health care reform - advocating for continued coverage, including comprehensive behavioral health benefits, for individuals currently eligible for Medicaid and Medicaid expansion; including mental health and substance use disorders as a covered benefit; requiring financial and treatment limits to be comparable between behavioral and physical health in any health care reform legislation. Specifically the American Health Care Act. National Drug Abuse Crisis and related bills, including encouraging funding for the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act. 42 CFR Part 2 - advocating to align 42 CFR Part 2 (substance use privacy regulations) with HIPAA to allow appropriate access to patient information that is essential for providing whole-person care. Behavioral Health Information Technology, extending health information technology assistance eligibility to more mental health and substance use disorder professionals and facilities. Telehealth, reforming barriers to Medicare reimbursement. Specifically, the CONNECT for Health Act, S. 2484/H.R. 4442 (in 114th Congress). Medicare coverage of Mental Health Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists - S. 1830, the Seniors Mental Health Access Improvement Act (in 114th Congress). Mental Health Parity Behavioral Health Senate Finance Committee Chronic Care Reform in Medicare - S. 870, Creating High-Quality Results and Outcomes Necessary to Improve (CHRONIC) Care Act of 2017.
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), Office of Natl Drug Control Policy (NDCP), SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2017 · first_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Health care reform - advocating for continued coverage, including comprehensive behavioral health benefits, for individuals currently eligible for Medicaid and Medicaid expansion; including mental health and substance use disorders as a covered benefit; requiring financial and treatment limits to be comparable between behavioral and physical health in any health care reform legislation. Specifically the American Health Care Act. National Drug Abuse Crisis and related bills, including encouraging funding for the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act. 42 CFR Part 2 - advocating to align 42 CFR Part 2 (substance use privacy regulations) with HIPAA to allow appropriate access to patient information that is essential for providing whole-person care. Behavioral Health Information Technology, extending health information technology assistance eligibility to more mental health and substance use disorder professionals and facilities. Telehealth, reforming barriers to Medicare reimbursement. Specifically, the CONNECT for Health Act, S. 2484/H.R. 4442 (in 114th Congress). Medicare coverage of Mental Health Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists - S. 1830, the Seniors Mental Health Access Improvement Act (in 114th Congress). Mental Health Parity Behavioral Health Senate Finance Committee Chronic Care Reform in Medicare - S. 870, Creating High-Quality Results and Outcomes Necessary to Improve (CHRONIC) Care Act of 2017.
Client expense: $800,000 · 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), Office of Natl Drug Control Policy (NDCP), SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2017 · first_quarter · Alcohol and Drug Abuse
Health care reform - advocating for continued coverage, including comprehensive behavioral health benefits, for individuals currently eligible for Medicaid and Medicaid expansion; including mental health and substance use disorders as a covered benefit; requiring financial and treatment limits to be comparable between behavioral and physical health in any health care reform legislation. Specifically the American Health Care Act. National Drug Abuse Crisis and related bills, including encouraging funding for the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act. 42 CFR Part 2 - advocating to align 42 CFR Part 2 (substance use privacy regulations) with HIPAA to allow appropriate access to patient information that is essential for providing whole-person care. Behavioral Health Information Technology, extending health information technology assistance eligibility to more mental health and substance use disorder professionals and facilities. Telehealth, reforming barriers to Medicare reimbursement. Specifically, the CONNECT for Health Act, S. 2484/H.R. 4442 (in 114th Congress). Medicare coverage of Mental Health Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists - S. 1830, the Seniors Mental Health Access Improvement Act (in 114th Congress). Mental Health Parity Behavioral Health Senate Finance Committee Chronic Care Reform in Medicare - S. 870, Creating High-Quality Results and Outcomes Necessary to Improve (CHRONIC) Care Act of 2017.
Client expense: $800,000 · 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), Office of Natl Drug Control Policy (NDCP), SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2017 · first_quarter · Health Issues
Health care reform - advocating for continued coverage, including comprehensive behavioral health benefits, for individuals currently eligible for Medicaid and Medicaid expansion; including mental health and substance use disorders as a covered benefit; requiring financial and treatment limits to be comparable between behavioral and physical health in any health care reform legislation. Specifically the American Health Care Act. National Drug Abuse Crisis and related bills, including encouraging funding for the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act. 42 CFR Part 2 - advocating to align 42 CFR Part 2 (substance use privacy regulations) with HIPAA to allow appropriate access to patient information that is essential for providing whole-person care. Behavioral Health Information Technology, extending health information technology assistance eligibility to more mental health and substance use disorder professionals and facilities. Telehealth, reforming barriers to Medicare reimbursement. Specifically, the CONNECT for Health Act, S. 2484/H.R. 4442 (in 114th Congress). Medicare coverage of Mental Health Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists - S. 1830, the Seniors Mental Health Access Improvement Act (in 114th Congress). Mental Health Parity Behavioral Health Senate Finance Committee Chronic Care Reform in Medicare - S. 870, Creating High-Quality Results and Outcomes Necessary to Improve (CHRONIC) Care Act of 2017.
Client expense: $800,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2016 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
H. R. 2759, S1830 legislation that would allow Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists to become Medicare providers
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
H.R. 2759, S 1830 Allowing Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists to become Medicare providers
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2016 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Medicare Part B independent practice coverage of Marriage and Family Therapists (S.R. 2759 and S. 1830)
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2016 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Support H.R. 2759, the Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2015 and S. 1830, the Seniors Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2015.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2016 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Requested cosponsorships for following: oMental Health First Aid Act - HR 1877 / S 711 oSeniors Mental Health Improvement Act - HR 2759 / S 1830 oComprehensive Recovery and Addiction Act - HR 593 / S 524 Support mental health/addiction parity rule Advocated for expansion of Excellence in Mental Health Act Advocated in support of Medicaid funding for behavioral health services Preserve funding for SAMHSA Advocated for comprehensive mental health and addiction reform Advocated for passage of 21st Century Cures Act which included several hospital provisions
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $7,500
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Requested cosponsorships for following: oMental Health First Aid Act - HR 1877 / S 711 oSeniors Mental Health Improvement Act - HR 2759 / S 1830 oComprehensive Recovery and Addiction Act - HR 593 / S 524 Support mental health/addiction parity rule Advocated for expansion of Excellence in Mental Health Act Advocated in support of Medicaid funding for behavioral health services Preserve funding for SAMHSA Advocated for comprehensive mental health and addiction reform Advocated for passage of S. 524, , the Comprehensive Addiction Recovery Act of 2015 Advocated for passage of 21st Century Cures Act which included several hospital provisions
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Mental Health Reform Legislation - encouraging passage of comprehensive mental health reform that addresses 42 CFR Part 2, expansion of telehealth, parity implementation without going too far in adding increased parity requirements. Specific bills lobbied on include S. 2680, the Mental Health Reform Act of 2016; H.R. 2646, the Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act; S. 1945, the Mental Health Reform Act; S. 1893, the Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act; H.R. 34, the 21st Century Cures Act. 42 CFR Part 2 - advocating to align 42 CFR Part 2 (substance use privacy regulations) with HIPAA to allow appropriate access to patient information that is essential for providing whole-person care. Behavioral Health Information Technology, extending health information technology assistance eligibility to more mental health and substance use disorder professionals and facilities. Telehealth, reforming barriers to Medicare reimbursement; provisions in the 21st Century Cures bill. Specifically, the CONNECT for Health Act, S. 2484/H.R. 4442 and the ECHO Act, S.2873/H.R. 5395. Medicare coverage of Mental Health Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists - S. 1830, the Seniors Mental Health Access Improvement Act Mental Health Parity, White House Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Parity Task Force Behavioral Health Creating High-Quality Results and Outcomes Necessary to Improve Chronic (CHRONIC) Care Act of 2016, S. 3504
Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2016 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Mental Health Reform Legislation - encouraging passage of comprehensive mental health reform that addresses 42 CFR Part 2, expansion of telehealth, parity implementation without going too far in adding increased parity requirements. Specific bills lobbied on include S. 2680, the Mental Health Reform Act of 2016; H.R. 2646, the Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act; S. 1945, the Mental Health Reform Act; S. 1893, the Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act; H.R. 34, the 21st Century Cures Act. Behavioral Health Information Technology, extending health information technology assistance eligibility to more mental health and substance use disorder professionals and facilities. Telehealth, reforming barriers to Medicare reimbursement; provisions in the 21st Century Cures bill. Specifically, the CONNECT for Health Act, S. 2484/H.R. 4442 and the ECHO Act, S.2873/H.R. 5395. Medicare coverage of Mental Health Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists - S. 1830, the Seniors Mental Health Access Improvement Act Creating High-Quality Results and Outcomes Necessary to Improve Chronic (CHRONIC) Care Act of 2016, S. 3504 National Drug Abuse Crisis and related bills, including encouraging the passage of the conference report to S. 524, the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act. 42 CFR Part 2 - advocating to align 42 CFR Part 2 (substance use privacy regulations) with HIPAA to allow appropriate access to patient information that is essential for providing whole-person care. Mental Health Parity, White House Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Parity Task Force Behavioral Health
Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2016 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Expand Excellence in Mental Health Act (S. 2525/ H.R. 4567), all provisions related to expanding the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic demonstration program to include all 24 planning grant states. The Mental Health Access Improvement Act (S. 1830/ H.R. 2759) all provisions related to allowing marriage and family therapists and mental health counselors to directly bill Medicare for their services. Medicare Coverage for Addiction Recovery Expansion Act (S.2605) all provisions related to expanding the number of residential substance use treatment facilities through Medicaid. The Craig Thomas Rural Hospital and Provider Equity Act (R-HoPE) (S.3545) all provisions related to expanding access to health care services in rural communities including allowing marriage and family therapists and mental health counselors to directly bill Medicare for their services.
Client expense: $41,553 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Support H. R. 2759, the Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2015 and S. 1830, the Seniors Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2015.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2016 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Mental Health Reform Legislation - encouraging passage of comprehensive mental health reform that addresses 42 CFR Part 2, expansion of telehealth, parity implementation without going too far in adding increased parity requirements. Specific bills lobbied on include S. 2680, the Mental Health Reform Act of 2016; H.R. 2646, the Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act; S. 1945, the Mental Health Reform Act; S. 1893, the Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act. Behavioral Health Information Technology, extending health information technology assistance eligibility to more mental health and substance use disorder professionals and facilities. Telehealth, reforming barriers to Medicare reimbursement; provisions in the 21st Century Cures bill. Specifically, the CONNECT for Health Act, S. 2484/H.R. 4442. Medicare coverage of Mental Health Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists - S. 1830, the Seniors Mental Health Access Improvement Act Senate Finance Committee Chronic Care Reform in Medicare National Drug Abuse Crisis and related bills, including encouraging the passage of the conference report to S. 524, the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act. 42 CFR Part 2 - advocating to align 42 CFR Part 2 (substance use privacy regulations) with HIPAA to allow appropriate access to patient information that is essential for providing whole-person care. Demonstration Program to Improve Community Mental Health Services (Section 223 of the Protecting Access to Medicare Act of 2014) Mental Health Parity, White House Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Parity Task Force Behavioral Health
Client expense: $111,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2016 · third_quarter · Health Issues
Mental Health Reform Legislation - encouraging passage of comprehensive mental health reform that addresses 42 CFR Part 2, expansion of telehealth, parity implementation without going too far in adding increased parity requirements. Specific bills lobbied on include S. 2680, the Mental Health Reform Act of 2016; H.R. 2646, the Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act; S. 1945, the Mental Health Reform Act; S. 1893, the Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act. 42 CFR Part 2 - advocating to align 42 CFR Part 2 (substance use privacy regulations) with HIPAA to allow appropriate access to patient information that is essential for providing whole-person care. Behavioral Health Information Technology, extending health information technology assistance eligibility to more mental health and substance use disorder professionals and facilities. Telehealth, reforming barriers to Medicare reimbursement; provisions in the 21st Century Cures bill. Specifically, the CONNECT for Health Act, S. 2484/H.R. 4442. Medicare coverage of Mental Health Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists - S. 1830, the Seniors Mental Health Access Improvement Act Mental Health Parity, White House Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Parity Task Force Demonstration Program to Improve Community Mental Health Services (Section 223 of the Protecting Access to Medicare Act of 2014) Behavioral Health Senate Finance Committee Chronic Care Reform in Medicare
Client expense: $111,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2016 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Medicare Part B independent practice coverage of Marriage and Family Therapists (S.R. 2759 and S. 1830)
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Expand Excellence in Mental Health Act (S. 2525/ H.R. 4567), all provisions related to expanding the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic demonstration program to include all 24 planning grant states. The Mental Health Access Improvement Act (S. 1830/ H.R. 2759) all provisions related to allowing marriage and family therapists and mental health counselors to directly bill Medicare for their services. Medicare Coverage for Addiction Recovery Expansion Act (S.2605) all provisions related to expanding the number of residential substance use treatment facilities through Medicaid. The Craig Thomas Rural Hospital and Provider Equity Act (R-HoPE) (S.3545) all provisions related to expanding access to health care services in rural communities including allowing marriage and family therapists and mental health counselors to directly bill Medicare for their services.
Client expense: $62,698 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Health Issues
Requested cosponsorships for following: oMental Health First Aid Act - HR 1877 / S 711 oSeniors Mental Health Improvement Act - HR 2759 / S 1830 oComprehensive Recovery and Addiction Act - HR 593 / S 524 Support mental health/addiction parity rule Advocated for expansion of Excellence in Mental Health Act Advocated in support of Medicaid funding for behavioral health services Preserve funding for SAMHSA Advocated for comprehensive mental health and addiction reform
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $7,500
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Health Issues
Requested cosponsorships for following: oMental Health First Aid Act - HR 1877 / S 711 oSeniors Mental Health Improvement Act - HR 2759 / S 1830 oComprehensive Recovery and Addiction Act - HR 593 / S 524 Support mental health/addiction parity rule Advocated for expansion of Excellence in Mental Health Act Advocated in support of Medicaid funding for behavioral health services Preserve funding for SAMHSA Advocated for comprehensive mental health and addiction reform Advocated for passage of S. 524, , the Comprehensive Addiction Recovery Act of 2015
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
H. R. 2759, S1830 legislation that would allow Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists to become Medicare providers
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
H.R. 2759, S 1830 Allowing Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists to become Medicare providers
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2016 · second_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
H. R. 2759, S1830 legislation that would allow Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists to become Medicare providers
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · second_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
H.R. 2759, S 1830 Allowing Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists to become Medicare providers
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2016 · second_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Support H. R. 2759, the Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2015 and S. 1830, the Seniors Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2015.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2016 · second_quarter · Health Issues
Mental Health Reform Legislation - encouraging passage of comprehensive mental health reform that addresses 42 CFR Part 2, expansion of telehealth, parity implementation without going too far in adding increased parity requirements. Specific bills lobbied on include S. 2680, the Mental Health Reform Act of 2016; H.R. 2646, the Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act; S. 1945, the Mental Health Reform Act; S. 1893, the Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act. 42 CFR Part 2 - advocating to align 42 CFR Part 2 (substance use privacy regulations) with HIPAA to allow appropriate access to patient information that is essential for providing whole-person care. Behavioral Health Information Technology, extending health information technology assistance eligibility to more mental health and substance use disorder professionals and facilities. Telehealth, reforming barriers to Medicare reimbursement; provisions in the 21st Century Cures bill. Specifically, the CONNECT for Health Act, S. 2484/H.R. 4442. Medicare coverage of Mental Health Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists - S. 1830, the Seniors Mental Health Access Improvement Act Mental Health Parity Demonstration Program to Improve Community Mental Health Services (Section 223 of the Protecting Access to Medicare Act of 2014) Behavioral Health Senate Finance Committee Chronic Care Reform in Medicare
Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2016 · second_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Mental Health Reform Legislation - encouraging passage of comprehensive mental health reform that addresses 42 CFR Part 2, expansion of telehealth, parity implementation without going too far in adding increased parity requirements. Specific bills lobbied on include S. 2680, the Mental Health Reform Act of 2016; H.R. 2646, the Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act; S. 1945, the Mental Health Reform Act; S. 1893, the Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act. Behavioral Health Information Technology, extending health information technology assistance eligibility to more mental health and substance use disorder professionals and facilities. Telehealth, reforming barriers to Medicare reimbursement; provisions in the 21st Century Cures bill. Specifically, the CONNECT for Health Act, S. 2484/H.R. 4442. Medicare coverage of Mental Health Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists - S. 1830, the Seniors Mental Health Access Improvement Act Senate Finance Committee Chronic Care Reform in Medicare National Drug Abuse Crisis and related bills, including encouraging the passage of the conference report to S. 524, the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act. 42 CFR Part 2 - advocating to align 42 CFR Part 2 (substance use privacy regulations) with HIPAA to allow appropriate access to patient information that is essential for providing whole-person care. Demonstration Program to Improve Community Mental Health Services (Section 223 of the Protecting Access to Medicare Act of 2014) Mental Health Parity Behavioral Health
Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2016 · second_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Expand Excellence in Mental Health Act (S. 2525/ H.R. 4567), all provisions related to expanding the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic demonstration program to include all 24 planning grant states. The Mental Health Access Improvement Act (S. 1830/ H.R. 2759) all provisions related to allowing marriage and family therapists and mental health counselors to directly bill Medicare for their services. Medicare Coverage for Addiction Recovery Expansion Act (S.2605) all provisions related to expanding the number of residential substance use treatment facilities through Medicaid.
Client expense: $73,749 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · second_quarter · Health Issues
Requested cosponsorships for following: Mental Health First Aid Act - HR1877 / S711 Seniors Mental Health Improvement Act - HR2759 / S1830 Comprehensive Recovery and Addiction Act - HR593 / S524 Support mental health/addiction parity rule Advocated for expansion of Excellence in Mental Health Act Advocated in support of Medicaid funding for behavioral health services Preserve funding for SAMHSA Advocated for comprehensive mental health and addiction reform Advocated for passage of S. 524, , the Comprehensive Addiction Recovery Act of 2015
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · second_quarter · Health Issues
Requested cosponsorships for following: Mental Health First Aid Act - HR 1877 / S 711 Seniors Mental Health Improvement Act - HR 2759 / S 1830 Comprehensive Recovery and Addiction Act - HR 593 / S 524 Support mental health/addiction parity rule Advocated for expansion of Excellence in Mental Health Act Advocated in support of Medicaid funding for behavioral health services Preserve funding for SAMHSA Advocated for comprehensive mental health and addiction reform
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $7,500
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · first_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
H. R. 2759, S1830 legislation that would allow Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists to become Medicare providers
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · first_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
H.R. 2759, S 1830 Allowing Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists to become Medicare providers
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2016 · first_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
The Expand Excellence in Mental Health Act (S. 2525/ H.R. 4567) all provisions related to expanding the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic demonstration program from eight (8) states to twenty-four (24). Medicare Formulary Improvement Act (S. 648), all provisions related to the codification of an open access requirement requiring Medicare Part D formularies to cover all or substantially all drugs within six classes. The Breaking Addiction Act (H.R. 1988), all provisions related to the approval of state applications for Medicaid 1115 waivers to cover services in certain residential settings, including expanding Americans access to care by allowing states to pay for residential substance use care in facilities of 60 or fewer beds. The Mental Health Access Improvement Act (S. 1830/ H.R. 2759) all provisions related to allowing marriage and family therapists and mental health counselors to directly bill Medicare for their services. Medicare Coverage for Addiction Recovery Expansion Act (S.2605) all provisions related to expanding the number of residential substance use treatment facilities through Medicaid.
Client expense: $77,164 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · first_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
The Expand Excellence in Mental Health Act (S. 2525/ H.R. 4567) all provisions related to expanding the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic demonstration program from eight (8) states to twenty-four (24). Medicare Formulary Improvement Act (S. 648), all provisions related to the codification of an open access requirement requiring Medicare Part D formularies to cover all or substantially all drugs within six classes. The Breaking Addiction Act (H.R. 1988), all provisions related to the approval of state applications for Medicaid 1115 waivers to cover services in certain residential settings, including expanding Americans access to care by allowing states to pay for residential substance use care in facilities of 60 or fewer beds. The Mental Health Access Improvement Act (S. 1830/ H.R. 2759) all provisions related to allowing marriage and family therapists and mental health counselors to directly bill Medicare for their services. Medicare Coverage for Addiction Recovery Expansion Act (S.2605) all provisions related to expanding the number of residential substance use treatment facilities through Medicaid.
Client expense: $56,585 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · first_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Support H. R. 2759, the Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2015 and S. 1830, the Seniors Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2015.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2016 · first_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Mental Health Reform Legislation - encouraging passage of comprehensive mental health reform that addresses 42 CFR Part 2, expansion of telehealth, parity implementation without going too far in adding increased parity requirements. Specific bills lobbied on include S. 2680, the Mental Health Reform Act of 2016; H.R. 2646, the Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act; S. 1945, the Mental Health Reform Act; S. 1893, the Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act. Behavioral Health Information Technology, extending health information technology assistance eligibility to more mental health and substance use disorder professionals and facilities. Telehealth, reforming barriers to Medicare reimbursement. Medicare coverage of Mental Health Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists - S. 1830, the Seniors Mental Health Access Improvement Act Mental Health Parity 42 CFR Part 2 Behavioral Health Senate Finance Committee Chronic Care Reform in Medicare
Client expense: $100,000 · 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
2016 · first_quarter · Health Issues
Mental Health Reform Legislation - encouraging passage of comprehensive mental health reform that addresses 42 CFR Part 2, expansion of telehealth, parity implementation without going too far in adding increased parity requirements. Specific bills lobbied on include S. 2680, the Mental Health Reform Act of 2016; H.R. 2646, the Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act; S. 1945, the Mental Health Reform Act; S. 1893, the Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act. Behavioral Health Information Technology, extending health information technology assistance eligibility to more mental health and substance use disorder professionals and facilities. Telehealth, reforming barriers to Medicare reimbursement; provisions in the 21st Century Cures bill. Specifically, the CONNECT for Health Act, S. 2484/H.R. 4442. Medicare coverage of Mental Health Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists - S. 1830, the Seniors Mental Health Access Improvement Act Mental Health Parity Duals Demonstrations 42 CFR Part 2 Demonstration Program to Improve Community Mental Health Services (Section 223 of the Protecting Access to Medicare Act of 2014) Behavioral Health Senate Finance Committee Chronic Care Reform in Medicare
Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2016 · first_quarter · Health Issues
Requested cosponsorships for following: Mental Health First Aid Act - HR 1877 / S 711 Seniors Mental Health Improvement Act - HR 2759 / S 1830 Comprehensive Recovery and Addiction Act - HR 593 / S 524 Support mental health/addiction parity rule Advocated for expansion of Excellence in Mental Health Act Advocated in support of Medicaid funding for behavioral health services Preserve funding for SAMHSA Advocated for comprehensive mental health and addiction reform
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $7,500
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · first_quarter · Health Issues
Requested cosponsorships for following: Mental Health First Aid Act - HR1877 / S711 Seniors Mental Health Improvement Act - HR2759 / S1830 Comprehensive Recovery and Addiction Act - HR593 / S524 Support mental health/addiction parity rule Advocated for expansion of Excellence in Mental Health Act Advocated in support of Medicaid funding for behavioral health services Preserve funding for SAMHSA Advocated for comprehensive mental health and addiction reform Advocated for passage of S. 524, , the Comprehensive Addiction Recovery Act of 2015
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2015 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
H. R. 2759, S1830 legislation that would allow Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists to become Medicare providers
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2015 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
H.R. 2759, S 1830 Allowing Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists to become Medicare providers
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2015 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Support H. R. 2759, the Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2015 and S. 1830, the Seniors Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2015.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2015 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Mental Health Reform Legislation - encouraging passage of comprehensive mental health reform that addresses 42 CFR Part 2, expansion of telehealth, parity implementation without going too far in adding increased parity requirements. Specific bills lobbied on include H.R. 2646, the Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act; S. 1945, the Mental Health Reform Act; S. 1893, the Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act. Behavioral Health Information Technology, extending health information technology assistance eligibility to more mental health and substance use disorder professionals and facilities. Telehealth, reforming barriers to Medicare reimbursement. Medicare coverage of Mental Health Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists - S. 1830, the Seniors Mental Health Access Improvement Act Mental Health Parity 42 CFR Part 2 Demonstration Program to Improve Community Mental Health Services (Section 223 of the Protecting Access to Medicare Act of 2014) Behavioral Health Senate Finance Committee Chronic Care Reform in Medicare
Client expense: $90,000 · 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
2015 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Mental Health Reform Legislation - encouraging passage of comprehensive mental health reform that addresses 42 CFR Part 2, expansion of telehealth, parity implementation without going too far in adding increased parity requirements. Specific bills lobbied on include H.R. 2646, the Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act; S. 1945, the Mental Health Reform Act; S. 1893, the Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act. Behavioral Health Information Technology, extending health information technology assistance eligibility to more mental health and substance use disorder professionals and facilities. Telehealth, reforming barriers to Medicare reimbursement; provisions in the 21st Century Cures bill. Medicare coverage of Mental Health Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists - S. 1830, the Seniors Mental Health Access Improvement Act Mental Health Parity Duals Demonstrations 42 CFR Part 2 Demonstration Program to Improve Community Mental Health Services (Section 223 of the Protecting Access to Medicare Act of 2014) Behavioral Health Senate Finance Committee Chronic Care Reform in Medicare
Client expense: $90,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2015 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization (H.R. 2), all provisions related to the repeal of the Medicare physician payment formula (sustainable growth rate) and the extension of CHIP funding through fiscal year 2017 and the extension of the 23 percent fiscal 2016 CHIP match increased authorized under the Affordable Care Act. Medicare Formulary Improvement Act (S. 648), all provisions related to the codification of an open access requirement requiring Medicare Part D formularies to cover all or substantially all drugs within six classes. The Breaking Addiction Act (H.R. 1988), all provisions related to the approval of state applications for Medicaid 1115 waivers to cover services in certain residential settings, including expanding Americans access to care by allowing states to pay for residential substance use care in facilities of 60 or fewer beds. The Mental Health Access Improvement Act (S. 1830/ H.R. 2759) all provisions related to allowing marriage and family therapists and mental health counselors to directly bill Medicare for their services.
Client expense: $72,255 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2015 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Requested cosponsorships for following: Mental Health First Aid Act - HR 1877 / S 711 Seniors Mental Health Improvement Act - HR 2759 / S 1830 Comprehensive Recovery and Addiction Act - HR 593 / S 524 Support mental health/addiction parity rule Advocated for expansion of Excellence in Mental Health Act Advocated in support of Medicaid funding for behavioral health services Preserve funding for SAMHSA Advocated for comprehensive mental health and addiction reform
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $7,500
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2015 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Requested cosponsorships for following: Mental Health First Aid Act - HR1877 / S711 Seniors Mental Health Improvement Act - HR2759 / S1830 Comprehensive Recovery and Addiction Act - HR593 / S524 Support mental health/addiction parity rule Advocated for expansion of Excellence in Mental Health Act Advocated in support of Medicaid funding for behavioral health services Preserve funding for SAMHSA Advocated for comprehensive mental health and addiction reform
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2015 · third_quarter · Health Issues
Requested cosponsorships for following: Mental Health First Aid Act - HR 1877 / S 711 Seniors Mental Health Improvement Act - HR 2759 / S 1830 Comprehensive Recovery and Addiction Act - HR 593 / S 524 Support mental health/addiction parity rule Advocated for expansion of Excellence in Mental Health Act Advocated in support of Medicaid funding for behavioral health services Preserve funding for SAMHSA Advocated for comprehensive mental health and addiction reform
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $7,500
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
| Democratic |
| NY |
| Debbie Stabenow | Democratic | MI |
| Jeanne Shaheen | Democratic | NH |
| Jon Tester | Democratic | MT |
| Kelly Ayotte | Republican | NH |
| Kirsten E. Gillibrand | Democratic | NY |
| Michael F. Bennet | Democratic | CO |
| Richard Blumenthal | Democratic | CT |
| Sheldon Whitehouse | Democratic | RI |
| Sherrod Brown | Democratic | OH |
| Susan M. Collins | Republican | ME |
| Thomas R. Carper | Democratic | DE |
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Natl Drug Control Policy (NDCP), SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Natl Drug Control Policy (NDCP), SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Natl Drug Control Policy (NDCP), SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Natl Drug Control Policy (NDCP), SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Natl Drug Control Policy (NDCP), SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Natl Drug Control Policy (NDCP), SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Treasury, Dept of
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Natl Drug Control Policy (NDCP), SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Treasury, Dept of
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
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