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A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to add standards for drug compendia for physician use for purposes of Medicaid payment for certain drugs, and for other purposes.
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This bill amends titles XVIII (Medicare) and XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to add standards for drug compendia used by physicians with respect to payment for certain drugs under the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Specifically, such compendia shall include compendia that, as determined by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: (1) are used by health care providers and utilized nationwide by the health insurance industry; (2) have a publicly available policy on disclosures of conflicts of interest; (3) use an international, widely recognized standard to evaluate clinical evidence for inclusion; and (4) are accepted by at least one state board of pharmacy or equivalent licensing body.
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2016 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Introduced in Senate
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Medicare Program; Part B Drug Payment Model, Proposed rule, CMS-1670-P (March 11, 2016) - Provisions related to the Medicare Part B Drug Payment Model Medicaid Program: Covered Outpatient Drugs (CMS-2345-FC) - Provisions related to line extension drug definition, effective date and other issues Medicare Program; Revisions to Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule (CMS-1654-P) - Expansion of Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program Model S. 31: Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act of 2015 - Provisions related to Secretary negotiation authority in Part D program S. 141: Protecting Seniors' Access to Medicare Act of 2015 - Provisions related to Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB) repeal S. 648: Medicare Formulary Improvement Act of 2015 - Provisions related to codification of six protected classes in Part D program S. 1083: Medicare Drug Savings Act of 2015 - Provisions related to drug rebates in Medicare Part D S. 2023: Prescription Drug Affordability Act of 2015 - Provisions related to Secretary negotiation authority in Part D program, Medicare and Medicaid rebates, resolution of government enforcement actions, and reporting of certain drug manufacturer expenditures S. 2981: A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to add standards for drug compendia for physician use for purposes of Medicaid payment for certain drugs, and for other purposes H.R. 22: FAST Act - Medicare related offsets to the biopharmaceutical industry H.R. 1190: Protecting Seniors Access to Medicare Act of 2015 - Provisions related to IPAB repeal H.R. 2005: Medicare Drug Savings Act of 2015 - Provisions related to changes to Part D rebates H.R. 3513: Prescription Drug Affordability Act of 2015 - Provisions related to Secretary negotiation authority in Part D program, Medicare and Medicaid rebates, resolution of government enforcement actions, and reporting of certain drug manufacturer expenditures H.R. 5122: To prohibit further action on the proposed rule regarding testing of Medicare part B prescription drug models - Suspending the Part B Drug Payment Model Proposed Medicare hospital outpatient prospective payment system (OPPS) rule for 2016 (CMS-1656-P) Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) delivery system reform issues and regulatory barriers to innovation Medicare Part B Average Sales Price (ASP) policy issues Medicare Part D rebates policy issues Drug cost and pricing policy issues Transparency policy issues Alternative payment models policy issues Value-based arrangements policy issues Coding and reimbursement policy issues including for biologics Prescription drug abuse policy issues Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) transparency and other policy issues MedPAC June Report - Part B and D policy issues Medicaid rebates/reformulations policy issues Non-interference policy issues
Client expense: $492,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2016 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
S. 2978 - Protect Continuing Physician Education and Patient Care Act S. 2981 - A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to add standards for drug compendia for physician use for purposes of Medicaid payment for certain drugs, and for other purposes.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
Issues related to scientific, technical and medical publications. Issues related to fraud prevention in Medicare and Medicaid programs. HR 293, amending Title XI of the Social Security Act to include provisions on medical textbooks and journal article reprints under the reporting exclusion in the Physician Payments Sunshine Act. HR 1477 / S 779, Fair Access to Science and Technology Research Act, provisions related to scientific, technical and medical publications. HR 34 / HR 6, 21st Century Cures Act, provisions related to medical publications and clinical software. Issues related to CMS recognized compendia for off-label indications. S 2981, a bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to add standards for drug compendia for physician use for purposes of Medicaid payment for certain drugs, and for other purposes, all provisions. S 2978, Protect Continuing Physician Education and Patient Care Act, all provisions. S 3084, American Innovation & Competitiveness Act, provisions related to science, technical and medical publications.
Client expense: $410,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Health Issues
S. 2978 - Protect Continuing Physician Education and Patient Care Act S. 2981 - A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to add standards for drug compendia for physician use for purposes of Medicaid payment for certain drugs, and for other purposes.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Medicare Program; Part B Drug Payment Model, Proposed rule, CMS-1670-P (March 11, 2016) - Provisions related to the Medicare Part B Drug Payment Model Medicaid Program: Covered Outpatient Drugs (CMS-2345-FC) - Provisions related to line extension drug definition, effective date and other issues S. 31: Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act of 2015 - Provisions related to Secretary negotiation authority in Part D program S. 141: Protecting Seniors' Access to Medicare Act of 2015 - Provisions related to Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB) repeal S. 480: National All Schedules Prescription Electronic Reporting Reauthorization Act of 2016 - Provisions related to the reauthorization of the national controlled substance monitoring program S. 648: Medicare Formulary Improvement Act of 2015 - Provisions related to codification of six protected classes in Part D program S. 1083: Medicare Drug Savings Act of 2015 - Provisions related to drug rebates in Medicare Part D S. 1913: Stopping Medication Abuse and Protecting Seniors Act of 2015 - Provisions related to programs to prevent prescription drug abuse under the Medicare program S. 2023: Prescription Drug Affordability Act of 2015 - Provisions related to Secretary negotiation authority in Part D program, Medicare and Medicaid rebates, resolution of government enforcement actions, and reporting of certain drug manufacturer expenditures S. 2981: A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to add standards for drug compendia for physician use for purposes of Medicaid payment for certain drugs, and for other purposes H.R. 22: FAST Act - Medicare related offsets to the biopharmaceutical industry H.R. 512: The DISARM Act of 2015 H.R. 1190: Protecting Seniors Access to Medicare Act of 2015 - Provisions related to IPAB repeal H.R. 2005: Medicare Drug Savings Act of 2015 - Provisions related to changes to Part D rebates H.R. 2298: Medicare Patient Safety and Drug Abuse Prevention Act - Provisions related to the design of a Part D Lock-in program H.R. 3513: Prescription Drug Affordability Act of 2015 - Provisions related to Secretary negotiation authority in Part D program, Medicare and Medicaid rebates, resolution of government enforcement actions, and reporting of certain drug manufacturer expenditures H.R. 5122: To prohibit further action on the proposed rule regarding testing of Medicare part B prescription drug models - Suspending the Part B Drug Payment Model Medicaid and Childrens Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Programs; Medicaid Managed Care, CHIP Delivered in Managed Care, and Revisions Related to Third Party Liability; Final rule [CMS-2390-F] - Provisions related to Medicaid Proposed Medicare hospital outpatient prospective payment system (OPPS) rule for 2016 (CMS-1633-P) Other: - Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) delivery system reform issues and regulatory barriers to innovation - Medicare Part B Average Sales Price (ASP) policy issues - Medicare Part D rebates policy issues - Drug cost and pricing policy issues - Transparency policy issues - Medication adherence policy issues - Alternative payment models policy issues - Value-based arrangements policy issues - Coding and reimbursement policy issues including for biologics - Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) transparency policy issues - MedPAC June Report - Part B and D policy issues - Medicaid rebates/reformulations policy issues - Non-interference policy issues - Prescription drug abuse policy issues
Client expense: $640,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Vice President of the U.S.
2016 · third_quarter · Health Issues
S. 2978 - Protect Continuing Physician Education and Patient Care Act S. 2981 - A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to add standards for drug compendia for physician use for purposes of Medicaid payment for certain drugs, and for other purposes.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
2016 · second_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Medicare Program; Part B Drug Payment Model, Proposed rule, CMS-1670-P (March 11, 2016) - Provisions related to the Medicare Part B Drug Payment Model Medicaid Program: Covered Outpatient Drugs (CMS-2345-FC) - Provisions related to line extension drug definition, effective date and other issues S. 31: Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act of 2015 - Provisions related to Secretary negotiation authority in Part D program S. 141: Protecting Seniors' Access to Medicare Act of 2015 - Provisions related to Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB) repeal S. 480: National All Schedules Prescription Electronic Reporting Reauthorization Act of 2015 - Provisions related to the reauthorization of the national controlled substance monitoring program S. 648: Medicare Formulary Improvement Act of 2015 - Provisions related to codification of six protected classes in Part D program S. 1083: Medicare Drug Savings Act of 2015 - Provisions related to drug rebates in Medicare Part D S. 1913: Stopping Medication Abuse and Protecting Seniors Act of 2015 - Provisions related to programs to prevent prescription drug abuse under the Medicare program S. 2023: Prescription Drug Affordability Act of 2015 - Provisions related to Secretary negotiation authority in Part D program, Medicare and Medicaid rebates, resolution of government enforcement actions, and reporting of certain drug manufacturer expenditures S. 2646: Veterans Choice Improvement Act of 2016 - Provisions related to TRICARE drug pricing S. 2981: A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to add standards for drug compendia for physician use for purposes of Medicaid payment for certain drugs, and for other purposes H.R. 22: FAST Act - Medicare related offsets to the biopharmaceutical industry H.R. 1190: Protecting Seniors Access to Medicare Act of 2015 - Provisions related to IPAB repeal H.R. 2005: Medicare Drug Savings Act of 2015 - Provisions related to changes to Part D rebates H.R. 2298: Medicare Patient Safety and Drug Abuse Prevention Act - Provisions related to the design of a Part D Lock-in program H.R. 3513: Prescription Drug Affordability Act of 2015 - Provisions related to Secretary negotiation authority in Part D program, Medicare and Medicaid rebates, resolution of government enforcement actions, and reporting of certain drug manufacturer expenditures H.R. 5122: To prohibit further action on the proposed rule regarding testing of Medicare part B prescription drug models - Suspending the Part B Drug Payment Model H.R. 5273: Helping Hospitals Improve Patient Care Act of 2016 - Provisions related to exemption of hospitals that had off-site facilities under development Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Programs; Medicaid Managed Care, CHIP Delivered in Managed Care, and Revisions Related to Third Party Liability; Final rule [CMS-2390-F] - Provisions related to Medicaid Proposed Medicare hospital outpatient prospective payment system (OPPS) rule for 2016 (CMS-1633-P) Proposed Medicare physician fee schedule (MPFS) rule for 2016 (CMS-1631-P) Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) delivery system reform issues and regulatory barriers to innovation Medicare Part B Average Sales Price (ASP) policy issues Medicare Part D rebates policy issues Drug cost and pricing policy issues Transparency policy issues Medication adherence policy issues Alternative payment models policy issues Value-based arrangements policy issues Coding and reimbursement policy issues including for biologics Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) transparency policy issues MedPAC June Report - Part B and D policy issues Medicaid rebates/reformulations policy issues Non-interference policy issues
Issues related to scientific, technical and medical publications. Issues related to fraud prevention in Medicare and Medicaid programs. HR 293, amending Title XI of the Social Security Act to include provisions on medical textbooks and journal article reprints under the reporting exclusion in the Physician Payments Sunshine Act. HR 1426, Public Access to Public Science Act, all provisions. HR 1477 / S 779, Fair Access to Science and Technology Research Act, provisions related to scientific, technical and medical publications. HR 6, 21st Century Cures Act, provisions related to medical publications and clinical software. Issues related to CMS recognized compendia for off-label indications. S 2981, a bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to add standards for drug compendia for physician use for purposes of Medicaid payment for certain drugs, and for other purposes, all provisions. S 2978, Protect Continuing Physician Education and Patient Care Act, all provisions.
Client expense: $380,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Medicare Program; Part B Drug Payment Model, Proposed rule, CMS-1670-P (March 11, 2016) - Provisions related to the Medicare Part B Drug Payment Model Medicaid Program: Covered Outpatient Drugs (CMS-2345-FC) - Provisions related to line extension drug definition, effective date and other issues S. 31: Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act of 2015 - Provisions related to Secretary negotiation authority in Part D program S. 141: Protecting Seniors' Access to Medicare Act of 2015 - Provisions related to Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB) repeal S. 480: National All Schedules Prescription Electronic Reporting Reauthorization Act of 2016 - Provisions related to the reauthorization of the national controlled substance monitoring program S. 648: Medicare Formulary Improvement Act of 2015 - Provisions related to codification of six protected classes in Part D program S. 1083: Medicare Drug Savings Act of 2015 - Provisions related to drug rebates in Medicare Part D S. 1913: Stopping Medication Abuse and Protecting Seniors Act of 2015 - Provisions related to programs to prevent prescription drug abuse under the Medicare program S. 2023: Prescription Drug Affordability Act of 2015 - Provisions related to Secretary negotiation authority in Part D program, Medicare and Medicaid rebates, resolution of government enforcement actions, and reporting of certain drug manufacturer expenditures S. 2981: A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to add standards for drug compendia for physician use for purposes of Medicaid payment for certain drugs, and for other purposes H.R. 22: FAST Act - Medicare related offsets to the biopharmaceutical industry H.R. 1190: Protecting Seniors Access to Medicare Act of 2015 - Provisions related to IPAB repeal H.R. 2005: Medicare Drug Savings Act of 2015 - Provisions related to changes to Part D rebates H.R. 2298: Medicare Patient Safety and Drug Abuse Prevention Act - Provisions related to the design of a Part D Lock-in program H.R. 3513: Prescription Drug Affordability Act of 2015 - Provisions related to Secretary negotiation authority in Part D program, Medicare and Medicaid rebates, resolution of government enforcement actions, and reporting of certain drug manufacturer expenditures H.R. 5122: To prohibit further action on the proposed rule regarding testing of Medicare part B prescription drug models - Suspending the Part B Drug Payment Model Medicaid and Childrens Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Programs; Medicaid Managed Care, CHIP Delivered in Managed Care, and Revisions Related to Third Party Liability; Final rule [CMS-2390-F] - Provisions related to Medicaid Proposed Medicare hospital outpatient prospective payment system (OPPS) rule for 2016 (CMS-1633-P) Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) delivery system reform issues and regulatory barriers to innovation Medicare Part B Average Sales Price (ASP) policy issues Medicare Part D rebates policy issues Drug cost and pricing policy issues Transparency policy issues Medication adherence policy issues Alternative payment models policy issues Value-based arrangements policy issues Coding and reimbursement policy issues including for biologics Prescription drug abuse policy issues Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) transparency policy issues MedPAC June Report - Part B and D policy issues Medicaid rebates/reformulations policy issues Non-interference policy issues
2016 · second_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Medicare Program; Part B Drug Payment Model, Proposed rule, CMS-1670-P (March 11, 2016) - Provisions related to the Medicare Part B Drug Payment Model Medicaid Program: Covered Outpatient Drugs (CMS-2345-FC) - Provisions related to line extension drug definition, effective date and other issues S. 31: Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act of 2015 - Provisions related to Secretary negotiation authority in Part D program S. 141: Protecting Seniors' Access to Medicare Act of 2015 - Provisions related to Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB) repeal S. 480: National All Schedules Prescription Electronic Reporting Reauthorization Act of 2015 - Provisions related to the reauthorization of the national controlled substance monitoring program S. 648: Medicare Formulary Improvement Act of 2015 - Provisions related to codification of six protected classes in Part D program S. 1083: Medicare Drug Savings Act of 2015 - Provisions related to drug rebates in Medicare Part D S. 1913: Stopping Medication Abuse and Protecting Seniors Act of 2015 - Provisions related to programs to prevent prescription drug abuse under the Medicare program S. 2023: Prescription Drug Affordability Act of 2015 - Provisions related to Secretary negotiation authority in Part D program, Medicare and Medicaid rebates, resolution of government enforcement actions, and reporting of certain drug manufacturer expenditures S. 2646: Veterans Choice Improvement Act of 2016 - Provisions related to TRICARE drug pricing S. 2981: A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to add standards for drug compendia for physician use for purposes of Medicaid payment for certain drugs, and for other purposes H.R. 22: FAST Act - Medicare related offsets to the biopharmaceutical industry HR. 512 - the Developing an Innovative Strategy for Antimicrobial Resistant Microorganisms Act of 2014 H.R. 1190: Protecting Seniors Access to Medicare Act of 2015 - Provisions related to IPAB repeal H.R. 2005: Medicare Drug Savings Act of 2015 - Provisions related to changes to Part D rebates H.R. 2298: Medicare Patient Safety and Drug Abuse Prevention Act - Provisions related to the design of a Part D Lock-in program H.R. 3513: Prescription Drug Affordability Act of 2015 - Provisions related to Secretary negotiation authority in Part D program, Medicare and Medicaid rebates, resolution of government enforcement actions, and reporting of certain drug manufacturer expenditures H.R. 5122: To prohibit further action on the proposed rule regarding testing of Medicare part B prescription drug models - Suspending the Part B Drug Payment Model H.R. 5273: Helping Hospitals Improve Patient Care Act of 2016 - Provisions related to exemption of hospitals that had off-site facilities under development Other: - Medicaid Managed Care, CHIP Delivered in Managed Care, Medicaid and CHIP Comprehensive Quality Strategies, and Revisions Related to Third Party Liability; Proposed rules [CMS-2390-P] - Provisions related to Medicaid - Proposed Medicare hospital outpatient prospective payment system (OPPS) rule for 2016 (CMS-1633-P) - Proposed Medicare physician fee schedule (MPFS) rule for 2016 (CMS-1631-P) - Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) delivery system reform issues and regulatory barriers to innovation - Medicare Part B Average Sales Price (ASP) policy issues - Medicare Part D rebates policy issues - Drug cost and pricing policy issues - Transparency policy issues - Medication adherence policy issues - Alternative payment models policy issues - Value-based arrangements policy issues - Coding and reimbursement policy issues including for biologics - Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) transparency policy issues - MedPAC June Report - Part B and D policy issues - Medicaid rebates/reformulations policy issues - Non-interference policy issues
2016 · second_quarter · Health Issues
PL 112-144 - The Food and Drug Administration Safety and Innovation Act, implementation H.R. 3204 - The Drug Quality and Security Act, implementation H.R. 6 - Cures - 340b S. 2981 - Medicaid Compendia ***, no specific bill, Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) and associated policies, 340B, innovation for healthier Americans
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · second_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Medicare Program; Part B Drug Payment Model, Proposed rule, CMS-1670-P (March 11, 2016) - Provisions related to the Medicare Part B Drug Payment Model Medicaid Program: Covered Outpatient Drugs (CMS-2345-FC) - Provisions related to line extension drug definition, effective date and other issues S. 31: Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act of 2015 - Provisions related to Secretary negotiation authority in Part D program S. 141: Protecting Seniors' Access to Medicare Act of 2015 - Provisions related to Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB) repeal S. 480: National All Schedules Prescription Electronic Reporting Reauthorization Act of 2015 - Provisions related to the reauthorization of the national controlled substance monitoring program S. 648: Medicare Formulary Improvement Act of 2015 - Provisions related to codification of six protected classes in Part D program S. 1083: Medicare Drug Savings Act of 2015 - Provisions related to drug rebates in Medicare Part D S. 1913: Stopping Medication Abuse and Protecting Seniors Act of 2015 - Provisions related to programs to prevent prescription drug abuse under the Medicare program S. 2023: Prescription Drug Affordability Act of 2015 - Provisions related to Secretary negotiation authority in Part D program, Medicare and Medicaid rebates, resolution of government enforcement actions, and reporting of certain drug manufacturer expenditures S. 2646: Veterans Choice Improvement Act of 2016 - Provisions related to TRICARE drug pricing S. 2981: A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to add standards for drug compendia for physician use for purposes of Medicaid payment for certain drugs, and for other purposes H.R. 22: FAST Act - Medicare related offsets to the biopharmaceutical industry H.R. 1190: Protecting Seniors Access to Medicare Act of 2015 - Provisions related to IPAB repeal H.R. 2005: Medicare Drug Savings Act of 2015 - Provisions related to changes to Part D rebates H.R. 2298: Medicare Patient Safety and Drug Abuse Prevention Act - Provisions related to the design of a Part D Lock-in program H.R. 3513: Prescription Drug Affordability Act of 2015 - Provisions related to Secretary negotiation authority in Part D program, Medicare and Medicaid rebates, resolution of government enforcement actions, and reporting of certain drug manufacturer expenditures H.R. 5122: To prohibit further action on the proposed rule regarding testing of Medicare part B prescription drug models - Suspending the Part B Drug Payment Model H.R. 5273: Helping Hospitals Improve Patient Care Act of 2016 - Provisions related to exemption of hospitals that had off-site facilities under development Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Programs; Medicaid Managed Care, CHIP Delivered in Managed Care, and Revisions Related to Third Party Liability; Final rule [CMS-2390-F] - Provisions related to Medicaid Proposed Medicare hospital outpatient prospective payment system (OPPS) rule for 2016 (CMS-1633-P) Proposed Medicare physician fee schedule (MPFS) rule for 2016 (CMS-1631-P) Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) delivery system reform issues and regulatory barriers to innovation Medicare Part B Average Sales Price (ASP) policy issues Medicare Part D rebates policy issues Drug cost and pricing policy issues Transparency policy issues Medication adherence policy issues Alternative payment models policy issues Value-based arrangements policy issues Coding and reimbursement policy issues including for biologics Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) transparency policy issues MedPAC June Report - Part B and D policy issues Medicaid rebates/reformulations policy issues Non-interference policy issues
Issues related to scientific, technical and medical publications. Issues related to fraud prevention in Medicare and Medicaid programs. HR 293, amending Title XI of the Social Security Act to include provisions on medical textbooks and journal article reprints under the reporting exclusion in the Physician Payments Sunshine Act. HR 1426, Public Access to Public Science Act, all provisions. HR 1477 / S 779, Fair Access to Science and Technology Research Act, provisions related to scientific, technical and medical publications. Issues related to Death Master File. HR 6, 21st Century Cures Act, provisions related to medical publications and clinical software. Issues related to CMS recognized compendia for off-label indications. S 2981, a bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to add standards for drug compendia for physician use for purposes of Medicaid payment for certain drugs, and for other purposes, all provisions. S 2978, Protect Continuing Physician Education and Patient Care Act, all provisions.
Client expense: $400,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2015 · second_quarter · Education
Higher Education Federal Regulatory Compliance issues, Reauthorization of the Higher Education Act, etc The Financial Aid Simplification and Transparency (FAST) Act, S. 85, amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to establish a simplified income-driven repayment plan, and for other purposes. S. 1334 - To establish new federal Student Loan interest rates tied to a market based interest rate. S. 2981 - To limit federal overreach in postsecondary academic affairs, eliminating three regulations affecting colleges and universities. The three regulations repealed under H.R. 2637 include state authorization requirements, the federal definition of a credit hour, and gainful employment requirements. H.R. 3047 The borrower of a loan under the William D. Ford Federal Direct Program may modify the interest rate of the loan to be equal to the interest rate that would be applicable to such loan if loan were first disbursed (or first applied for) on the date which the borrower elects to modify the interest rate of such loan. Interest rate elected under this clause will be fixed for the life of the loan. H.R. 5031, STEM Act of 2014, defines STEM education to include computer science as a discipline H.R. 3136, Advancing Competency-Based Education Demonstration Project Act, Would streamline the amount of information currently available to students and their families regarding estimated college costs, loan options, and potential repayment plans on a consumer-tested College Dashboard. H.R. 4984, Empowering Students Through Enhanced Financial Counseling Act, Would increase financial aid counseling for students and families entering the college-application process. DRAFT of Chairman Harkin's HEA Reauthorization S. 2506, Correctly Recognizing Educational Achievements To Empower Graduates Act, A bill to award grants to States to support efforts at institutions of higher education to increase degree attainment, and for other purposes. H.R. 5100, Standardization of Collegiate Oversight of Revenues and Expenditures (SCORE) Act, A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require institutions of higher education to report revenue generated by each sports team, and for other purposes. H.R. 4582, S. 2292, S. 2463, Bank on Students Emergency Loan Refinancing Act Simplifying Federal Financial Aid (both on the House and Senate side) particular focus on a one-grant, one-loan, one-tax credit system. Costs and institutional compliance requirements associated with Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) Higher Education Accreditation President Obamas Higher Education Proposals Rating System/College Scorecard Tax Credit Expansions Race to the Top for college affordability and compliance oFinancial Aid Shopping Sheet S. 2692, Campus Accountability and Safety Act,
2015 · third_quarter · Education
Higher Education Federal Regulatory Compliance issues, Reauthorization of the Higher Education Act The Financial Aid Simplification and Transparency (FAST) Act, S. 85, amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to establish a simplified income-driven repayment plan, and for other purposes. S. 1334 - To establish new federal Student Loan interest rates tied to a market based interest rate. S. 2981 - To limit federal overreach in postsecondary academic affairs, eliminating three regulations affecting colleges and universities. The three regulations repealed under H.R. 2637 include state authorization requirements, the federal definition of a credit hour, and gainful employment requirements. H.R. 3047 The borrower of a loan under the William D. Ford Federal Direct Program may modify the interest rate of the loan to be equal to the interest rate that would be applicable to such loan if loan were first disbursed (or first applied for) on the date which the borrower elects to modify the interest rate of such loan. Interest rate elected under this clause will be fixed for the life of the loan. H.R. 5031, STEM Act of 2014, defines STEM education to include computer science as a discipline H.R. 3136, Advancing Competency-Based Education Demonstration Project Act, Would streamline the amount of information currently available to students and their families regarding estimated college costs, loan options, and potential repayment plans on a consumer-tested College Dashboard. H.R. 4984, Empowering Students Through Enhanced Financial Counseling Act, Would increase financial aid counseling for students and families entering the college-application process. DRAFT of Chairman Harkin's HEA Reauthorization S. 2506, Correctly Recognizing Educational Achievements To Empower Graduates Act, A bill to award grants to States to support efforts at institutions of higher education to increase degree attainment, and for other purposes. H.R. 5100, Standardization of Collegiate Oversight of Revenues and Expenditures (SCORE) Act, A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require institutions of higher education to report revenue generated by each sports team, and for other purposes. H.R. 4582, S. 2292, S. 2463, Bank on Students Emergency Loan Refinancing Act Simplifying Federal Financial Aid (both on the House and Senate side) particular focus on a one-grant, one-loan, one-tax credit system. Costs and institutional compliance requirements associated with Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) S. 590, Campus Accountability and Safety Act S. 355, Teach Safe Relationships Act H.R. 5269, HALT Campus Sexual Violence Act
2015 · second_quarter · Education
Higher Education Federal Regulatory Compliance issues, Reauthorization of the Higher Education Act, etc The Financial Aid Simplification and Transparency (FAST) Act, S. 85, amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to establish a simplified income-driven repayment plan, and for other purposes. S. 1334 - To establish new federal Student Loan interest rates tied to a market based interest rate. S. 2981 - To limit federal overreach in postsecondary academic affairs, eliminating three regulations affecting colleges and universities. The three regulations repealed under H.R. 2637 include state authorization requirements, the federal definition of a credit hour, and gainful employment requirements. H.R. 3047 The borrower of a loan under the William D. Ford Federal Direct Program may modify the interest rate of the loan to be equal to the interest rate that would be applicable to such loan if loan were first disbursed (or first applied for) on the date which the borrower elects to modify the interest rate of such loan. Interest rate elected under this clause will be fixed for the life of the loan. H.R. 5031, STEM Act of 2014, defines STEM education to include computer science as a discipline H.R. 3136, Advancing Competency-Based Education Demonstration Project Act, Would streamline the amount of information currently available to students and their families regarding estimated college costs, loan options, and potential repayment plans on a consumer-tested College Dashboard. H.R. 4984, Empowering Students Through Enhanced Financial Counseling Act, Would increase financial aid counseling for students and families entering the college-application process. DRAFT of Chairman Harkin's HEA Reauthorization S. 2506, Correctly Recognizing Educational Achievements To Empower Graduates Act, A bill to award grants to States to support efforts at institutions of higher education to increase degree attainment, and for other purposes. H.R. 5100, Standardization of Collegiate Oversight of Revenues and Expenditures (SCORE) Act, A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require institutions of higher education to report revenue generated by each sports team, and for other purposes. H.R. 4582, S. 2292, S. 2463, Bank on Students Emergency Loan Refinancing Act Simplifying Federal Financial Aid (both on the House and Senate side) particular focus on a one-grant, one-loan, one-tax credit system. Costs and institutional compliance requirements associated with Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) Higher Education Accreditation President Obamas Higher Education Proposals Rating System/College Scorecard Tax Credit Expansions Race to the Top for college affordability and compliance oFinancial Aid Shopping Sheet S. 2692, Campus Accountability and Safety Act,
2015 · second_quarter · Health Issues
P.L. 111-148/H.R. 3590, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; P.L. 111-152, Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010; S. 2981/H.R. 546, ACE Kids Act; 340B issues
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $100,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2015 · first_quarter · Education
Reauthorization of the Higher Education Act, etc The Financial Aid Simplification and Transparency (FAST) Act, S. 85, amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to establish a simplified income-driven repayment plan, and for other purposes. S. 1334 - To establish new federal Student Loan interest rates tied to a market based interest rate. S. 2981 - To limit federal overreach in postsecondary academic affairs, eliminating three regulations affecting colleges and universities. The three regulations repealed under H.R. 2637 include state authorization requirements, the federal definition of a credit hour, and gainful employment requirements. H.R. 3047 The borrower of a loan under the William D. Ford Federal Direct Program may modify the interest rate of the loan to be equal to the interest rate that would be applicable to such loan if loan were first disbursed (or first applied for) on the date which the borrower elects to modify the interest rate of such loan. Interest rate elected under this clause will be fixed for the life of the loan. H.R. 5031, STEM Act of 2014, defines STEM education to include computer science as a discipline H.R. 3136, Advancing Competency-Based Education Demonstration Project Act, Would streamline the amount of information currently available to students and their families regarding estimated college costs, loan options, and potential repayment plans on a consumer-tested College Dashboard. H.R. 4984, Empowering Students Through Enhanced Financial Counseling Act, Would increase financial aid counseling for students and families entering the college-application process. DRAFT of Chairman Harkin's HEA Reauthorization S. 2506, Correctly Recognizing Educational Achievements To Empower Graduates Act, A bill to award grants to States to support efforts at institutions of higher education to increase degree attainment, and for other purposes. H.R. 5100, Standardization of Collegiate Oversight of Revenues and Expenditures (SCORE) Act, A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require institutions of higher education to report revenue generated by each sports team, and for other purposes. H.R. 4582, S. 2292, S. 2463, Bank on Students Emergency Loan Refinancing Act Simplifying Federal Financial Aid (both on the House and Senate side) particular focus on a one-grant, one-loan, one-tax credit system. Costs and institutional compliance requirements associated with Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) Higher Education Accreditation President Obamas Higher Education Proposals Rating System/College Scorecard Tax Credit Expansions Race to the Top for college affordability and compliance oFinancial Aid Shopping Sheet S. 2692, Campus Accountability and Safety Act,
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
Client expense: $4,550,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of the Vice President of the United States, Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Client expense: $4,130,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Vice President of the United States, Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Client expense: $1,070,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Client expense: $5,820,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of the Vice President of the United States, Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Government targets: Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $53,270
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $53,520
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $53,271
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $53,271
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE