Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act
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Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act This bill amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to provide for Medicare coverage and payment with respect to certain pharmacist services that: (1) are furnished by a pharmacist in a health-professional shortage area, and (2) would otherwise be covered under Medicare if furnished by a physician.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Introduced in Senate
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2019 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
H.R. 592/S. 109, Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act. H.R. 6, SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act. H.R. 5684, Protecting Seniors from Opioid Abuse Act. H.R. 3528/S. 2460, Every Prescription Conveyed Securely Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2019 · first_quarter · Family issues/Abortion/Adoption
H.R. 20/S. 109, No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act of 2018; H.R. 962/H. Res. 102/S. 311, Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act; H.R. 21, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2019; H.R. 1425, State Healthcare Premium Reduction Act; H.R. 1386, Expand Navigators' Resource for Outreach, Learning, and Longevity; Mexico City and UNFPA; Bioethics - embryos, fetal tissue; Conscience Protections; Abortion Funding; Funding for Abortion Providers; Abortion Drugs; Title X Program.
Client expense: $270,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
2019 · first_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
H.R. 20/S. 109, No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act of 2018.
Client expense: $270,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
2019 · first_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
S. 109/H.R. 592 - Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act
Client expense: $27,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Indian Health Service, Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
S. 109/H.R. 592 - Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act
Client expense: $19,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Indian Health Service, Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
| Democratic |
| MD |
| Bill Nelson | Democratic | FL |
| Chris Van Hollen | Democratic | MD |
| Christopher A. Coons | Democratic | DE |
| Cindy Hyde-Smith | Republican | MS |
| Cory Gardner | Republican | CO |
| Debbie Stabenow | Democratic | MI |
| Doug Jones | Democratic | AL |
| Edward J. Markey | Democratic | MA |
| Elizabeth Warren | Democratic | MA |
| Gary C. Peters | Democratic | MI |
| Heidi Heitkamp | Democratic | ND |
| Jeanne Shaheen | Democratic | NH |
| Jeff Merkley | Democratic | OR |
| Jerry Moran | Republican | KS |
| Joe Donnelly | Democratic | IN |
| Joe Manchin, III | Independent | WV |
| John Barrasso | Republican | WY |
| John Boozman | Republican | AR |
| John Hoeven | Republican | ND |
| John Kennedy | Republican | LA |
| John Thune | Republican | SD |
| Jon Tester | Democratic | MT |
| Joni Ernst | Republican | IA |
| Kirsten E. Gillibrand | Democratic | NY |
| Luther Strange | Republican | AL |
| Margaret Wood Hassan | Democratic | NH |
| Maria Cantwell | Democratic | WA |
| Martin Heinrich | Democratic | NM |
| Mazie K. Hirono | Democratic | HI |
| Michael B. Enzi | Republican | WY |
| Michael F. Bennet | Democratic | CO |
| Mike Rounds | Republican | SD |
| Pat Roberts | Republican | KS |
| Richard Blumenthal | Democratic | CT |
| Richard Burr | Republican | NC |
| Robert P. Casey, Jr. | Democratic | PA |
| Roger F. Wicker | Republican | MS |
| Roy Blunt | Republican | MO |
| Shelley Moore Capito | Republican | WV |
| Sherrod Brown | Democratic | OH |
| Steve Daines | Republican | MT |
| Susan M. Collins | Republican | ME |
| Tammy Baldwin | Democratic | WI |
| Tammy Duckworth | Democratic | IL |
| Thad Cochran | Republican | MS |
| Thom Tillis | Republican | NC |
| Tim Scott | Republican | SC |
| Tina Smith | Democratic | MN |
| Todd Young | Republican | IN |
| Tom Cotton | Republican | AR |
| Tom Udall | Democratic | NM |
2018 · fourth_quarter · Pharmacy
Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act (S. 109 and HR 592), to amend Title IIX of the Social Security Act to allow pharmacists to be reimbursed under Medicare Part B for services provided to patients in medically underserved areas; issues related to opioids.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Pharmacy
H.R. 592 - Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act Opioid disposal S.109 - Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act Provider status for medicaid reimbursement
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $120,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Economic Council (NEC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, Vice President of the U.S.
2018 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Monitor legislative and administrative action related to health care policy; Monitor legislative activity related to H.R. 1628, the American Health Care Act; H.R. 592 and S. 109, The Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act; H.R. 3528 and S. 2460, Every Prescription Conveyed Securely Act; H.R. 6 SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act; and H.R. 4190, House Provider Status Bill.
Client expense: $90,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2018 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Health profession shortages, support for residency program, graduate medical education, support for school-based health clinics. Support H.R. 592/S.109, the Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act, support expansion of grandfather of non-campus hospital facility under the current Medicare Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) reimbursement system. Support reduction in regulatory burdens.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
H.R. 1316, Prescription Drug Price Transparency Act; H.R. 1038, Improving Transparency and Accuracy in Medicare Part D Spending Act; S. 413, Improving Transparency and Accuracy in Medicare Part D Spending Act; H.R. 592, Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act; S. 109, Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act; H.R.1939 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure equal access of Medicare beneficiaries to community pharmacies in underserved areas as network pharmacies under Medicare prescription drug coverage, and for other purposes; S.637 Creating Transparency to Have Drug Rebates Unlocked (C-THRU) Act of 2017; HR 394/ S 85, Restoring Access to Medication Act; HR 3921/S 1827, KIDS Act of 2017; HR 3271, Protecting Access to Diabetes Supplies Act of 2017; S. 870, Creating High-Quality Results and Outcomes Necessary to Improve Chronic (CHRONIC) Care Act of 2017; Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Proposed Rule for the 2019 Medicare Part D Plan Year, pharmacy provisions; S.2553 / H.R. 6144, Know the Lowest Price Act of 2018; S.2554 / H.R. 6143, Patient Right to Know Drug Prices Act; H.R. 5343, Prescription Transparency Act of 2018; H.R. 5958, Phair Pricing Act of 2018; CMS Call Letter for 2019 Medicare Part D and Medicare Advantage Plans; H.R. 6733, Know the Cost Act of 2018; H.R. 6641, COST Act; H.R. 7339, Medicare for America Act of 2018; Proposed Rule, "Modernizing Part D and Medicare Advantage to Lower Drug Prices and Reduce Out-of-Pocket Expenses, CMS-4180-P"
Client expense: $240,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Natl Drug Control Policy (NDCP), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), White House Office
2018 · fourth_quarter · Pharmacy
H.R. 592/S. 109, The Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act, all provisions. H.R. 1038/S. 413, Improving Transparency and Accuracy in Medicare Part D Spending Act, all provisions. H.R. 6 - Support for Patients and Communities Act, provisions related to pharmacy operations S. 2460/H.R. 3528, Every Prescription Conveyed Securely Act, all provisions. H.R. 6199 - Restoring Access to Medication and Modernizing Health Savings Accounts Act of 2018, provisions related to over-the-counter medications Implementation of 2017 NDAA Tricare Pilot. CMS Medicare Part D Final Rule, provisions related to DIR fees.
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
The Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act - S109/HR592
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Pharmacy
H.R. 592 / S. 109 - The Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act, all provisions related to amending the Social Security Act to allow pharmacists to be reimbursed under Medicare Part B for services provided to patients in medically underserved communities, consistent with state scope of practice laws. H.R. 3528 / S. 2460 and H.R. 6 - These bills would amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require e-prescribing under Part D of the Medicare program of prescription drugs that are controlled substances. Issues related to American Patients First: The Trump Administration Blueprint to Lower Drug Prices and Reduce Out-of-Pocket Costs; no legislation.
Client expense: $560,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 4616, the Employer Relief Act of 2018 H.R. 1038/S. 413 - Improving Transparency and Accuracy in Medicare Part D Spending Act H.R.592/S. 109 - Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act H.R. 1313 - The Preserving Employee Wellness Programs Act H.R. 3919/S. 1908 - Commonsense Reporting Act of 2017 H.R. 3798 - Save American Workers Act of 2017 H.R. 6199 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to include certain over-the-counter medical products as qualified medical expenses HIT delay
Client expense: $160,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Pharmacy
H.R. 1038/S. 413 - Improving Transparency and Accuracy in Medicare Part D Spending Act H.R.592/S. 109 - Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act H.R. 1316 - Prescription Drug Price Transparency Act H.R. 623 - Fairness to Pet Owners Act Letter to HHS/CMS on direct and indirect remuneration (DIR) fees Discussions with House committees on pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) H.R.6 - SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act - FDA Guidelines Section 3004 Letter S. 2680 - Opioid Crisis Response Act of 2018 H.R. 6733, Know the Cost Act of 2018 S. 2553, Know the Lowest Price Act S. 2554, the Patient Right to Know Drug Prices Act H.R. 5333, the Over-the-Counter Monograph Safety, Innovation, and Reform Act of 2018
Client expense: $160,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
H.R. 592/S. 109, Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act. H.R. 6, SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act. H.R. 5684, Protecting Seniors from Opioid Abuse Act. H.R. 3528/S. 2460, Every Prescription Conveyed Securely Act.
Client expense: $440,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2018 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
FAST Genetics Act of 2017 (H.R. 2051) CREATES Act of 2017 (H.R. 2212/S. 974) Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act (S. 124) 340B PAUSE ACT (H.R. 4710) Legislation to place a moratorium on the 340B drug payment cuts in the CY 2018 Outpatient Prospective Payment System Rule (H.R. 4392) Protecting Jessica Grubbs Legacy Act (S. 1850) Overdose Prevention and Patient Safety Act (H.R. 3545, 5795, 6082) ACA Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) cuts Childrens Health Insurance Program (CHIP) funding ACO Improvement Act of 2017 (H.R. 4580) Medicare Home Infusion Therapy Access Act of 2017 (S. 1738)/ Section 101 of Medicare Part B Improvement Act of 2017 (H.R. 3178) Prescription Drug Price Transparency Act (MAC bill) (H.R.1316) Improving Transparency and Accuracy in Medicare Part D Spending Act (H.R.1038/S.413) Ensuring Seniors Access to Local Pharmacies Act of 2017 (H.R.1939/S.1044) Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act (H.R.592/S.109) CARA 2.0 Act of 2018 (H.R.5311/S.2456) Biosimilars Competition Act of 2018 (H.R. 6478) Know the Lowest Price Act of 2018 (S.2553) Patient Right to Know Drug Prices Act (S.2554) SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act (H.R. 6)
Client expense: $400,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
S.109/H.R. 592 - Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Communication with Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services regarding Innovation Center, direct reimbursement under Medicare Program, annual payment updates, and PBM transparency. Support for H.R. 592/S. 109, Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Enhancement Act, legislation that would amend title 18 of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage of pharmacist services under the Medicare Program. Discussion with House and Senate about increased prescription drug pricing. Communication on Direct and Indirect Remuneration fees (DIR) under Medicare Part D. Support for H.R. 4392, nullifying a rule finalized by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services that modifies payment under Medicare for certain drugs purchased through the 340B discount program. Support for S. 2553, Know the Lowest Price Act of 2018, which would ban "gag clauses" in contracts between Part D plans and pharmacies.
Client expense: $240,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
H.R. 1776/S. 771 - Improving Access To Affordable Prescription Drugs Act H.R. 592/S. 109 - Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act H.R. 394/S. 85 - Restoring Access to Medication Act H.R.3528 - Every Prescription Conveyed Securely Act S.2460- Every Prescription Conveyed Securely Act H.R. 5799, Medicaid DRUG Improvement Act H.R. 5801, Medicaid PARTNERSHIP Act H.R. 5808, Medicaid Pharmaceutical Home Act of 2018 H.R. 3325 - Advancing Care for Exceptional (ACE) Kids Act
Client expense: $640,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Pharmacy
Support S. 2553, the Know the Lowest Price Act of 2018, and S. 2554, the Patient Right to Know Drug Prices Act, which give community pharmacists more flexibility in informing patients they could pay less out of pocket for a prescription than by using their health insurance. Medicare CONTRACT YEAR 2019 POLICY AND TECHNICAL CHANGES comments. Support all drug price concessions at the point of sale. Support S. 109/H.R. 592, the Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act Support S.413/H.R. 1038, the "Improving Transparency and Accuracy in Medicare Part D Drug Spending Act.
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
S. 109/H.R. 592 The Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
HR 1316 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for pharmacy benefits manager standards under the Medicare prescription drug program and Medicare Advantage program to further transparency of payment methodologies to pharmacies, and for other purposes. HR 1939 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure equal access of Medicare beneficiaries to community pharmacies in underserved areas as network pharmacies under Medicare prescription drug coverage, and for other purposes. HR 592, S 109 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage under the Medicare program of pharmacist services. HR 3528/S 2460 Every Prescription Conveyed Securely Act -- To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require e-prescribing for coverage under part D of the Medicare program of prescription drugs that are controlled substances. HR 7083 This Act may be cited as the Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act of 2018. To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for expanded coverage of services furnished by genetic counselors under part B of the Medicare program, and for other purposes.
Client expense: $34,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
HR 592/S 109 Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act HR 7083 - Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act of 2018. To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for expanded coverage of services furnished by genetic counselors under part B of the Medicare program, and for other purposes.
Client expense: $34,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Pharmacy
HR 1038, S 413 Improving Transparency and Accuracy in Medicare Part D Spending Act HR 1939 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure equal access of Medicare beneficiaries to community pharmacies in underserved areas as network pharmacies under Medicare prescription drug coverage, and for other purposes. HR 592/S 109 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage under the Medicare program of pharmacist services. HR 2871 Preserving Patient Access to Compounded Medications Act of 2017 HR 1939/S 1044 Ensuring Seniors Access to Local Pharmacies Act of 2017 HR 3528/S 2460 Every Prescription Conveyed Securely Act HR 6 Substance Use-Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment for Patients and Communities Act HR 4275 To provide for the development and dissemination of programs and materials for training pharmacists, health care providers, and patients on indicators that a prescription is fraudulent, forged, or otherwise indicative of abuse or diversion, and for other purposes. S 3120 Helping to End Addiction and Lessen Substance Use Disorders Act of 2018
Client expense: $34,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Medicare and Medicaid eligibility and reimbursement; Tricare; Provider Status; Drug Importation: Pharmaceutical products and services; H.R. 592 and S. 109 Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Medicare and Medicaid eligibility and reimbursement; Tricare; Provider Status; Drug Importation: Pharmaceutical products and services; H.R. 592 and S. 109 Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
H.R. 592/S. 109, Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act. H.R. 6, SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act. H.R. 5684, Protecting Seniors from Opioid Abuse Act. H.R. 5773, Preventing Addiction for Susceptible Seniors Act of 2018. H.R. 5801, Medicaid PARTNERSHIP Act. S. 3120, Helping End Addiction and Lessen Substance Use Disorders Act of 2018. H.R. 6733, Know the Cost Act. S. 2553, Know the Lowest Price Act. S. 2554, Patient Right to Know Prices Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Health Issues
Monitor legislative and administrative action related to health care policy; Monitor legislative activity related to H.R. 1628, the American Health Care Act; H.R. 592 and S. 109, The Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act; H.R. 3528 and S. 2460, Every Prescription Conveyed Securely Act; H.R. 6 SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act; and H.R. 4190, House Provider Status Bill.
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2018 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
S. 109/H.R. 592 - Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act
Client expense: $19,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Pharmacy
H.R. 592 / S. 109 - The Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act, all provisions related to amending the Social Security Act to allow pharmacists to be reimbursed under Medicare Part B for services provided to patients in medically underserved communities, consistent with state scope of practice laws. H.R. 3528 / S. 2460 and H.R. 6 - These bills would amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require e-prescribing under Part D of the Medicare program of prescription drugs that are controlled substances. Issues related to American Patients First: The Trump Administration Blueprint to Lower Drug Prices and Reduce Out-of-Pocket Costs; no legislation.
Client expense: $470,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Health Issues
The Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act - S109/HR592
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Pharmacy
H.R. 1038/S. 413 - Improving Transparency and Accuracy in Medicare Part D Spending Act H.R.592/S. 109 - Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act H.R. 1316 - Prescription Drug Price Transparency Act H.R. 623 - Fairness to Pet Owners Act Letter to HHS/CMS on direct and indirect remuneration (DIR) fees Discussions with House committees on pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) H.R.6 - SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act - FDA Guidelines Section 3004 Letter S. 2680 - Opioid Crisis Response Act of 2018 H.R. 6733, Know the Cost Act of 2018 S. 2553, Know the Lowest Price Act S. 2554, the Patient Right to Know Drug Prices Act H.R. 5333, the Over-the-Counter Monograph Safety, Innovation, and Reform Act of 2018
Client expense: $180,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 4616, the Employer Relief Act of 2018 H.R. 1038/S. 413 - Improving Transparency and Accuracy in Medicare Part D Spending Act H.R.592/S. 109 - Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act H.R. 1313 - The Preserving Employee Wellness Programs Act H.R. 3919/S. 1908 - Commonsense Reporting Act of 2017 H.R. 3798 - Save American Workers Act of 2017 H.R. 6199 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to include certain over-the-counter medical products as qualified medical expenses HIT delay
Client expense: $180,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Pharmacy
H.R. 592 - Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act Opioid disposal S.109 - Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act Provider status for medicaid reimbursement
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $90,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Economic Council (NEC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, Vice President of the U.S.
2018 · third_quarter · Health Issues
Health profession shortages, support for residency program, graduate medical education, support for school-based health clinics. Support H.R. 592/S.109, the Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act, support expansion of grandfather of non-campus hospital facility under the current Medicare Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) reimbursement system. Support reduction in regulatory burdens.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Health Issues
FAST Genetics Act of 2017 (H.R. 2051) CREATES Act of 2017 (H.R. 2212/S. 974) Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act (S. 124) 340B PAUSE ACT (H.R. 4710) Legislation to place a moratorium on the 340B drug payment cuts in the CY 2018 Outpatient Prospective Payment System Rule (H.R. 4392) Protecting Jessica Grubbs Legacy Act (S. 1850) Overdose Prevention and Patient Safety Act (H.R. 3545, 5795, 6082) ACA Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) cuts Childrens Health Insurance Program (CHIP) funding ACO Improvement Act of 2017 (H.R. 4580) Medicare Home Infusion Therapy Access Act of 2017 (S. 1738)/ Section 101 of Medicare Part B Improvement Act of 2017 (H.R. 3178) Prescription Drug Price Transparency Act (MAC bill) (H.R.1316) Improving Transparency and Accuracy in Medicare Part D Spending Act (H.R.1038/S.413) Ensuring Seniors Access to Local Pharmacies Act of 2017 (H.R.1939/S.1044) Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act (H.R.592/S.109) CARA 2.0 Act of 2018 (H.R.5311/S.2456) Biosimilars Competition Act of 2018 (H.R. 6478) Know the Lowest Price Act of 2018 (S.2553) Patient Right to Know Drug Prices Act (S.2554) SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act (H.R. 6)
Client expense: $310,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Pharmacy
Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act (S. 109 and HR 592), to amend Title IIX of the Social Security Act to allow pharmacists to be reimbursed under Medicare Part B for services provided to patients in medically underserved areas; issues related to opioids.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Pharmacy
H.R. 592/S. 109, The Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act, all provisions. H.R. 1038/S. 413, Improving Transparency and Accuracy in Medicare Part D Spending Act, all provisions. H.R. 6 - Support Patients and Communities Act, provisions related to pharmacy operations S. 2460/H.R. 3528, Every Prescription Conveyed Securely Act, all provisions. H.R. 6199 - Restoring Access to Medication and Modernizing Health Savings Accounts Act of 2018, provisions related to over-the-counter medications Implementation of 2017 NDAA Tricare Pilot. CMS Medicare Part D Final Rule, provisions related to DIR fees.
Client expense: $90,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Health Issues
HR 592/S 109 Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act S 469 Affordable and Safe Prescription Drug Importation Act
Client expense: $34,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Pharmacy
HR 1038, S 413 Improving Transparency and Accuracy in Medicare Part D Spending Act HR 1939 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure equal access of Medicare beneficiaries to community pharmacies in underserved areas as network pharmacies under Medicare prescription drug coverage, and for other purposes. HR 592, S 109 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage under the Medicare program of pharmacist services. HR 1480 Safe and Affordable Drugs from Canada Act of 2017 S 778 Prescription Drug Monitoring Act of 2017 HR 934 Personal Drug Importation Fairness Act of 2017 HR 2871 Preserving Patient Access to Compounded Medications Act of 2017 HR 1939/S 1044 Ensuring Seniors Access to Local Pharmacies Act of 2017 S 469 Affordable and Safe Prescription Drug Importation Act HR 3528/S 2460 Every Prescription Conveyed Securely Act HR 6 Substance Use-Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment for Patients and Communities Act HR 4275 To provide for the development and dissemination of programs and materials for training pharmacists, health care providers, and patients on indicators that a prescription is fraudulent, forged, or otherwise indicative of abuse or diversion, and for other purposes. S 3120 Helping to End Addiction and Lessen Substance Use Disorders Act of 2018
Client expense: $34,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
HR 1316 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for pharmacy benefits manager standards under the Medicare prescription drug program and Medicare Advantage program to further transparency of payment methodologies to pharmacies, and for other purposes. HR 1038, S 413 Improving Transparency and Accuracy in Medicare Part D Spending Act HR 1939 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure equal access of Medicare beneficiaries to community pharmacies in underserved areas as network pharmacies under Medicare prescription drug coverage, and for other purposes. HR 592, S 109 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage under the Medicare program of pharmacist services. HR 3528/S 2460 Every Prescription Conveyed Securely Act -- To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require e-prescribing for coverage under part D of the Medicare program of prescription drugs that are controlled substances.
Client expense: $34,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Health Issues
Medicare and Medicaid eligibility and reimbursement; Tricare; Provider Status; Drug Importation: Pharmaceutical products and services; H.R. 592 and S. 109 Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
H.R. 592/S. 109, Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act. H.R. 6, SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act. H.R. 5684, Protecting Seniors from Opioid Abuse Act. H.R. 5773, Preventing Addiction for Susceptible Seniors Act of 2018. H.R. 5801, Medicaid PARTNERSHIP Act. S. 3120, Helping End Addiction and Lessen Substance Use Disorders Act of 2018. H.R. 6733, Know the Cost Act. S. 2553, Know the Lowest Price Act. S. 2554, Patient Right to Know Prices Act.
Client expense: $160,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2018 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
S.1016, the CONNECT for Health Act S. 445, the Home Health Planning Improvement Act H.R. 592 the Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act S. 109, the Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act H.R. 6, the Substance Use-Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment (SUPPORT) for Patients and Communities Act H.R. 6082, the Overdose Prevention and Patient Safety (OPPS) Act S. 1850, the Protecting Jessica Grubbs Legacy Act (The Legacy Act) H.R. 5483, the Special Registration for Telemedicine Clarification Act H.R. 6378, the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act (PAHPA) of 2018 H.R. 1822, the Good Samaritan Health Professionals Act H.R. 4952, the Improving Seniors Access to Quality Benefits Act H.R. 6311, the Increasing Access to Lower Premium Plans and Expanding Health Savings Accounts Act, H.R. 6199, the Restoring Access to Medication and Modernizing Health Savings Accounts Act H.R. 6312, the Personal Health Investment Today (PHIT) Act H.R. 1267, the PHIT Act S. 2901, the Expanding Telehealth Response to Ensure Addiction Treatment Act (eTREAT) H.R. 1953 , the Treat and Reduce Obesity Act S. 830, the Treat and Reduce Obesity Act H.R. 2953, the Preventive Health Savings Act H.R. 4006, the Community-Based Independence for Seniors Act of 2017 H.R. 1565, the Saving Lives, Saving Costs Act H.R. 959, the Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act H.R. 1676, the Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act H.R. 5385, the Childrens Hospital GME Support Reauthorization Act H.R. 3728, the Education Medical Professionals and Optimizing Workforce Efficiency Readiness (EMPOWER) Act H.R. 676, the Expanded and Improved Medicare for All Act
Client expense: $160,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Congressional Budget Office (CBO), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Health Issues
S.1016, the CONNECT for Health Act S. 445, the Home Health Planning Improvement Act H.R. 592 the Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act S. 109, the Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act H.R. 6, the Substance Use-Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment (SUPPORT) for Patients and Communities Act H.R. 6082, the Overdose Prevention and Patient Safety (OPPS) Act S. 1850, the Protecting Jessica Grubbs Legacy Act (The Legacy Act) H.R. 5483, the Special Registration for Telemedicine Clarification Act H.R. 6378, the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act (PAHPA) of 2018 H.R. 1822, the Good Samaritan Health Professionals Act H.R. 4952, the Improving Seniors Access to Quality Benefits Act H.R. 6311, the Increasing Access to Lower Premium Plans and Expanding Health Savings Accounts Act, H.R. 6199, the Restoring Access to Medication and Modernizing Health Savings Accounts Act H.R. 6312, the Personal Health Investment Today (PHIT) Act H.R. 1267, the PHIT Act S. 2901, the Expanding Telehealth Response to Ensure Addiction Treatment Act (eTREAT) H.R. 1953 , the Treat and Reduce Obesity Act S. 830, the Treat and Reduce Obesity Act H.R. 2953, the Preventive Health Savings Act H.R. 4006, the Community-Based Independence for Seniors Act of 2017 H.R. 1565, the Saving Lives, Saving Costs Act H.R. 959, the Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act H.R. 1676, the Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act H.R. 5385, the Childrens Hospital GME Support Reauthorization Act H.R. 3728, the Education Medical Professionals and Optimizing Workforce Efficiency Readiness (EMPOWER) Act H.R. 676, the Expanded and Improved Medicare for All Act
Client expense: $160,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Congressional Budget Office (CBO), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
H.R. 1316, Prescription Drug Price Transparency Act; H.R. 1038, Improving Transparency and Accuracy in Medicare Part D Spending Act; S. 413, Improving Transparency and Accuracy in Medicare Part D Spending Act; H.R. 592, Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act; S. 109, Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act; H.R.1939 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure equal access of Medicare beneficiaries to community pharmacies in underserved areas as network pharmacies under Medicare prescription drug coverage, and for other purposes; S.637 Creating Transparency to Have Drug Rebates Unlocked (C-THRU) Act of 2017; HR 394/ S 85, Restoring Access to Medication Act; HR 3921/S 1827, KIDS Act of 2017; HR 3271, Protecting Access to Diabetes Supplies Act of 2017; S. 870, Creating High-Quality Results and Outcomes Necessary to Improve Chronic (CHRONIC) Care Act of 2017; Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Proposed Rule for the 2019 Medicare Part D Plan Year, pharmacy provisions; S.2553 / H.R. 6144, Know the Lowest Price Act of 2018; S.2554 / H.R. 6143, Patient Right to Know Drug Prices Act; H.R. 5343, Prescription Transparency Act of 2018; H.R. 5958, Phair Pricing Act of 2018; CMS Call Letter for 2019 Medicare Part D and Medicare Advantage Plans; H.R. 6733, Know the Cost Act of 2018; H.R. 6641, COST Act
Client expense: $290,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Natl Drug Control Policy (NDCP), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), White House Office
2018 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Communication with Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services regarding Innovation Center, direct reimbursement under Medicare Program, annual payment updates, and PBM transparency. Support for H.R. 592/S. 109, Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Enhancement Act, legislation that would amend title 18 of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage of pharmacist services under the Medicare Program. Discussion with House and Senate about increased prescription drug pricing. Communication on Direct and Indirect Remuneration fees (DIR) under Medicare Part D. Support for H.R. 4392, nullfying a rule finalized by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services that modifies payment under Medicare for certain drugs purchased through the 340B discount program. Support for S. 2553, Know the Lowest Price Act of 2018, which would ban "gag clauses" in contracts between Part D plans and pharmacies.
Client expense: $290,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Pharmacy
Support S. 2553, the Know the Lowest Price Act of 2018, and S. 2554, the Patient Right to Know Drug Prices Act, which give community pharmacists more flexibility in informing patients they could pay less out of pocket for a prescription than by using their health insurance. Medicare CONTRACT YEAR 2019 POLICY AND TECHNICAL CHANGES comments. Support all drug price concessions at the point of sale. Support S. 109/H.R. 592, the Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act Support S.413/H.R. 1038, the "Improving Transparency and Accuracy in Medicare Part D Drug Spending Act. Ensure patient choice in Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act of 2016 lock-in provision. Support S. 413 / H.R. 1038 the "Improving Transparency and Accuracy in Medicare Part D Drug Spending Act"
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
H.R. 1776/S. 771 - Improving Access To Affordable Prescription Drugs Act H.R. 592/S. 109 - Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act H.R. 394/S. 85 - Restoring Access to Medication Act H.R.3528 - Every Prescription Conveyed Securely Act S.2460- Every Prescription Conveyed Securely Act H.R. 5799, Medicaid DRUG Improvement Act H.R. 5801, Medicaid PARTNERSHIP Act H.R. 5808, Medicaid Pharmaceutical Home Act of 2018 H.R. 3325 - Advancing Care for Exceptional (ACE) Kids Act
Client expense: $440,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE