Primary Care Enhancement Act of 2015

S. 1989, the Primary Care Enhancement Act, all provisions. Implementation of H.R.2 - Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015, all provisions. Issues pertaining to chronic disease prevention in Medicare. Issues pertaining to Health Savings Accounts.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $35,000

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE

S. 1989, the Primary Care Enhancement Act, all provisions. Implementation of H.R.2 - Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015, all provisions. Issues pertaining to chronic disease prevention in Medicare. Issues pertaining to Health Savings Accounts.

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

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE

S. 1989, the Primary Care Enhancement Act, all provisions. Implementation of H.R.2 - Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015, all provisions. Issues pertaining to chronic disease prevention in Medicare. Issues pertaining to Health Savings Accounts.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE

S. 1989, the Primary Care Enhancement Act, all provisions. Implementation of H.R.2 - Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015, all provisions. Issues pertaining to chronic disease prevention in Medicare. Issues pertaining to Health Savings Accounts.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE

S. 1989, the Primary Care Enhancement Act, all provisions. Implementation of H.R.2 - Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015, all provisions. Issues pertaining to chronic disease prevention in Medicare. Issues pertaining to Health Savings Accounts.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE

S. 1989, the Primary Care Enhancement Act, all provisions. Implementation of H.R.2 - Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015, all provisions. Issues pertaining to chronic disease prevention in Medicare. Issues pertaining to Health Savings Accounts.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $45,000

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE

S. 1989, the Primary Care Enhancement Act, all provisions. Implementation of H.R.2 - Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015, all provisions. Issues pertaining to chronic disease prevention in Medicare. Issues pertaining to Health Savings Accounts.

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

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE

S. 1989, the Primary Care Enhancement Act, all provisions. Implementation of H.R.2 - Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015, all provisions. Issues pertaining to chronic disease prevention in Medicare. Issues pertaining to Health Savings Accounts.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE

HR 2-Reauthorize Teaching Health Center GME Program Funding: maintain the sustainability of the THCGME program. HR 3309: Further Flexibility in HIT Reporting and Advancing Interoperability (FLEX-IT 2) Act: Recasting the meaningful use of HIT program to emphasize interoperability and vendor responsibility. S. 1893 - Mental Health Improvement and Awareness Act: Removing barriers to improved mental health services in primary care settings. S. 1989 - Primary Care Enhancement Act: Removing impediments to broader use of direct primary care. No Bill No.- Chronic Care Management: advocate for introduction of bill to eliminate the Part B coinsurance. No Bill No.-Health IT: Lobby to raise awareness of hardships created by implementation of Meaningful Use Program; advocate for a pause on stage 3, etc. No Bill No.-Graduate Medical Education: Advocate for introduction of a bill to require CMS to report data on residency positions; raise awareness of AAFP's policy proposals on GME. No Bill No. - Substance use disorders on youth athletes: Appropriate pain management, preventing opioid abuse. No Bill No.-Primary care forum: Achieving the triple aim in health care. No Bill No.-Innovative practices in Medication Assisted Treatment and Primary Care Coordination: Appropriate pain management, preventing opioid abuse. No Bill No.-Oppose Cuts to CMS in House draft FY16 bill: Competent administration of Medicare, Medicaid and CHIP. No Bill No. - CMS Program Management Funding: efficient federal health insurance programs. No Bill No. - CMS Innovation Center: Support heath care delivery forums for the triple aim. No Bill No. - Nominating FPs to govt agency committees: Getting FPs appointed to federal advisory committees. No Bill No. - FP's as specialists for inpatient settings: Asking for changes so that FPs can consult with other FPs in inpatient settings. No Bill No.-Improving the Meaningful Use Program - Asking for interoperability and other changes to the Meaningful Use/HIT program. No Bill No.-2016 proposed Medicare fee schedule: Commented on CMS proposed policy change for 2016; appropriate physician payment rules. No Bill No.-Advance Care Planning: Support for advance care planning code. No Bill No.-Medicaid Managed Care Policies: Commented on proposed changes to Medicaid managed care. No Bill No.-2016 proposed Medicare fee schedule: Commented on CMS proposed policy change for 2016; appropriate physician payment rules. No Bill No. Trade Preferences Extension Act: opposing the use of reduction in Medicare provider payments to offset the cost of the bill. No Bill No.-Chronic Disease Management reforms: Improving ways policies for Medicare beneficiaries with multiple chronic conditions. No Bill No.-Repeal of the Affordable Care Act's Independent Advisory Board: Supporting the reform of the IPAB. No Bill No.-Advanced Care Planning: Supporting CMS proposed rule to pay for advanced care planning. No Bill No.-Health IT: Urged support for the FLEX-IT2 Act; stage 3 delay and Meaningful Use flexibility. No Bill No.-Graduate Medical Education: Advocate for introduction of a bill to require CMS to report data on residency positions; raise awareness if AAFP's policy proposals on GME; support the GAO transparency letter.

HR 2-Reauthorize Teaching Health Center GME Program Funding: maintain the sustainability of the THCGME program to US. HR 758- Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act - Reducing frivolous lawsuits. HR 1725-National All Schedules Prescription Electronic Reporting (NASPER) Reauthorization Act: Supporting prescription drug monitoring. HR 2709-Brfing on Professional's Access to Health Workforce Integration Act: Pathway to licensure for health professionals immigrating to US. HR 3020/S. 1695 - FY 2016 appropriations increases for AHRQ, HRSA Title VII medicine training grants, NHSC: Federal spending priorities to support workforce, research. HR 3099/S. 1719: Recognize, Assist, Include, Support and Engage (RAISE) Family Caregivers Act: Creating and advisory board at HHS to develop a strategy to support family caregivers. HR 3309: Further Flexibility in HIT Reporting and Advancing Interoperability (FLEX-IT 2) Act: Recasting the meaningful use of HIT program to emphasize interoperability and vendor responsibility. HR 3656/S 2100-Tobacco to 21 Act: Raising the minimum age for buying tobacco to 21. S. 1532-Affordability is Access Act: Supporting making over-the-counter contraceptives covered by insurance health plans. S. 1893 - Mental Health Improvement Awareness Act: Removing barriers to improved mental health services in primary care settings. S. 1989: Primary Care Enhancement Act: Removing impediments to broader use of Direct Primary Care. No Bill No. - Chronic Care Management: advocate for introduction of bill to eliminate the Part B coinsurance. No Bill No.- Health IT: Lobby to raise awareness of hardships created by implementation of Meaningful Use program; advocate for a pause on Stage 3, etc. No Bill No.-Graduate Medical Education: Advocate for introduction of a bill to require CMS to report data on residency positions; raise awareness if AAFP's policy proposals on GME; support the GAO transparency letter. No Bill No. - Health Resources and Services Administration HRSA FY 16 & 17 Budget: Primary care practice-based research, patient safety, HIT. No Bill No. - Substance use disorders on youth athletes: Appropriate pain management, preventing opioid abuse. No Bill No.-Primary care forum: Achieving the triple aim in health care. No Bill No.-Advisory Committee on Training in Primary Care Medicine and Dentistry: Federal support for family medicine education and training. No Bill No.-Innovative practices in Medication Assisted Treatment and Primary Care Coordination: Appropriate pain management, preventing opioid abuse. No Bill No.-Oppose House draft FY16 bill to eliminate AHRQ: primary care practice-based research, patient safety, HIT. No Bill No.-Reestablish annual appropriations for NHSC to address Health Professional Shortage Areas: Physician workforce shortages, Medical student debt. No Bill No.-Robust investment in HRSA Title VII primary care physician training: primary care workforce. No Bill No.-Title X, Family Planning Grants: access to women's health care. No Bill No.-CMS Innovation Center: support health care delivery reforms for the triple aim. No Bill No. - FP's as specialists for inpatient settings: Asking for changes so that FPs can consult with other FPs in inpatient settings. No Bill No. - Health Insurer Mergers-Concern over mergers. No Bill No.-Improving the Meaningful Use Program - Asking for interoperability and other changes to the Meaningful Use/HIT program. No Bill No.-Tobacco Control: nicotine warning labels and child resistant packaging. No Bill No.-HRSA Childhood vaccines: Nominated and FP to serve on a committee. No Bill No.-EHRs: 2015 CEHRT proposal. No Bill No.-Vaccines: Urge coverage of shingles and Tdap. No Bill No.-Insulin Pen Availability: Insulin pens at same formulary level as injectable insulin. No Bill No.-2016 proposed Medicare fee schedule: Commented on CMS proposed policy change for 2016; appropriate physician payment rules. No Bill No.-Advance Care Planning: Support for advance care planning code. No Bill No.-Medicaid Managed Care Policies: Commented on proposed changes to Medicaid managed care. No Bill No.-Agricultural Appropriations Bill: retaining the Feb. 2007 date for FDA authority over tobacco products. No Bill No. Trade Preferences Extension Act: opposing the use of reduction in Medicare provider payments to offset the cost of the bill. No Bill No.-Chronic Disease Management reforms: Improving ways policies for Medicare beneficiaries with multiple chronic conditions. No Bill No.-Repeal of the Affordable Care Act's Independent Advisory Board: Supporting the reform of the IPAB. No Bill No.-Advanced Care Planning: Supporting CMS proposed rule to pay for advanced care planning. No Bill No.-Consolidation of Health Insurance Plans: Expressing caution about proposed mergers of major insurance providers. No Bill No.-Prescription Drug Abuse: Prioritizing prevention of prescription drug abuse. No Bill No. - Tobacco Advertising: Asking for enforcement action against tobacco company that advertises "all Natural" cigarettes. No Bill No.-Liquid Nicotine Packaging: Recommending FDA require child-proof packaging for liquid nicotine packages. No Bill No.-Mental Health Reform: Advocated to eliminate insurance mental health carve outs. No Bill No.-Health IT: Urged support for the FLEX-IT2 Act; stage 3 delay and Meaningful Use flexibility. No Bill No.-Chronic Care Management Codes: Lobbying for potential legislation to eliminate patient co-pays associates with the CCMC. No Bill No.-Health Insurance Marketplace Issues & Provider Involvement with Patient Enrollment: Network Adequacy, Patient Enrollment in Marketplaces. No Bill No. - Children's Health Insurance - CHIP Program. No Bill No. - Health Market Consolidation - Health Insurance consolidation, provider consolidation, hospital consolidation.

HR 1600, Patient Access to Treatment Act; HR 1801 Cancer Drug Coverage Parity Act/S. 1989 Cancer Treatment Parity Act

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000

Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE