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Improving Access to Behavioral Health Information Technology Act
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Improving Access to Behavioral Health Information Technology Act (Sec. 2) This bill specifies that the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation may test models to provide incentive payments to behavioral health providers for: (1) adopting electronic health records technology, and (2) using that technology to improve the quality and coordination of care.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Received in the House.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S2528)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S2528)
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S2528)
Senate Committee on Finance discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Senate Committee on Finance discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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2018 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
S. 448/H.R. 1173 Medicare Mental Health Access Act S. 874 At-Risk Youth Medicaid Protection Act S. 1905/H.R. 3931 Excellence in Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Expansion Act S. 1169/H.R. 2687 Medicaid Coverage for Addiction Recovery Expansion Act S. 1732/H.R. 3331 To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to promote testing of incentive payments for behavioral health providers for adoption and use of certified electronic health record technology H.R. 6 Support for Patients and Communities Act H.R. 2337: To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide for a State Medicaid option to enhance administrative matching funds to support statewide behavioral health access program activities for children under 21 years of age, and for other purposes H.R. 2509 Medicare Mental Health Inpatient Inequity Act H.R. 7217 IMPROVE Act
Client expense: $120,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
2018 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
S. 448/H.R. 1173 Medicare Mental Health Access Act S. 874 At-Risk Youth Medicaid Protection Act S. 1905/H.R. 3931 Excellence in Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Expansion Act S. 1169/H.R. 2687 Medicaid Coverage for Addiction Recovery Expansion Act S. 1732/H.R. 3331 To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to promote testing of incentive payments for behavioral health providers for adoption and use of certified electronic health record technology H.R. 6 Support for Patients and Communities Act H.R. 2337: To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide for a State Medicaid option to enhance administrative matching funds to support statewide behavioral health access program activities for children under 21 years of age, and for other purposes H.R. 2509 Medicare Mental Health Inpatient Inequity Act H.R. 7217 IMPROVE Act
Client expense: $120,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
2018 · fourth_quarter · Alcohol and Drug Abuse
National Drug Abuse Crisis and related bills. Specifically H.R. 6, SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act. 42 CFR Part 2 - advocating to align 42 CFR Part 2 (substance use privacy regulations) with HIPAA to allow appropriate access to patient information that is essential for providing whole-person care. Advocating for the passage of the Overdose Prevention and Patient Safety Act, H.R. 6082, or the Protecting Jessica Grubb's Legacy Act, S. 1850, in the Senate. Behavioral Health Information Technology, extending health information technology assistance eligibility to more mental health and substance use disorder professionals and facilities. Specifically H.R. 3331 and S. 1732, the Improving Access to Behavioral Health Information Technology Act. Telehealth, reforming barriers to Medicare reimbursement. Specifically, the CONNECT for Health Act, S. 1016/H.R. 2556. Medicare coverage of Mental Health Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists - the Mental Health Access Improvement Act, H.R. 3032, and the Seniors Mental Health Access Improvement Act, S. 1879. Mental Health Parity Behavioral Health
Client expense: $37,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2018 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
National Drug Abuse Crisis and related bills. Specifically H.R. 6, SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act. 42 CFR Part 2 - advocating to align 42 CFR Part 2 (substance use privacy regulations) with HIPAA to allow appropriate access to patient information that is essential for providing whole-person care. Advocating for the passage of the Overdose Prevention and Patient Safety Act, H.R. 6082, or the Protecting Jessica Grubb's Legacy Act, S. 1850, in the Senate. Behavioral Health Information Technology, extending health information technology assistance eligibility to more mental health and substance use disorder professionals and facilities. Specifically H.R. 3331 and S. 1732, the Improving Access to Behavioral Health Information Technology Act. Telehealth, reforming barriers to Medicare reimbursement. Specifically, the CONNECT for Health Act, S. 1016/H.R. 2556. Medicare coverage of Mental Health Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists - the Mental Health Access Improvement Act, H.R. 3032, and the Seniors Mental Health Access Improvement Act, S. 1879. Mental Health Parity Behavioral Health
Client expense: $37,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2018 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
National Drug Abuse Crisis and related bills. Specifically H.R. 6, SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act. 42 CFR Part 2 - advocating to align 42 CFR Part 2 (substance use privacy regulations) with HIPAA to allow appropriate access to patient information that is essential for providing whole-person care. Advocating for the passage of the Overdose Prevention and Patient Safety Act, H.R. 6082, or the Protecting Jessica Grubb's Legacy Act, S. 1850, in the Senate. Behavioral Health Information Technology, extending health information technology assistance eligibility to more mental health and substance use disorder professionals and facilities. Specifically H.R. 3331 and S. 1732, the Improving Access to Behavioral Health Information Technology Act. Telehealth, reforming barriers to Medicare reimbursement. Specifically, the CONNECT for Health Act, S. 1016/H.R. 2556. Medicare coverage of Mental Health Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists - the Mental Health Access Improvement Act, H.R. 3032, and the Seniors Mental Health Access Improvement Act, S. 1879. Mental Health Parity Behavioral Health
Client expense: $37,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Introduced in Senate
| Referred to |
| August 3, 2017 |
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Natl Drug Control Policy (NDCP), SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Natl Drug Control Policy (NDCP), SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Natl Drug Control Policy (NDCP), SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2018 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
S. 448/H.R. 1173 Medicare Mental Health Access Act S. 874 At-Risk Youth Medicaid Protection Act S. 1905/H.R. 3931 Excellence in Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Expansion Act S. 1169/H.R. 2687 Medicaid Coverage for Addiction Recovery Expansion Act S. 1732/H.R. 3331 To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to promote testing of incentive payments for behavioral health providers for adoption and use of certified electronic health record technology H.R. 6 Support for Patients and Communities Act H.R. 2337: To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide for a State Medicaid option to enhance administrative matching funds to support statewide behavioral health access program activities for children under 21 years of age, and for other purposes H.R. 2509 Medicare Mental Health Inpatient Inequity Act H.R. 7217 IMPROVE Act
Client expense: $120,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
2018 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
H.R. 1173: Medicare Mental Health Access Act. Legislation to amend Medicares Physician Definition, to provide for treatment of clinical psychologists as physicians for purposes of furnishing clinical psychologist services under the Medicare Program S. 448: Medicare Mental Health Access Act. Legislation to amend Medicares Physician Definition, to provide for treatment of clinical psychologists as physicians for purposes of furnishing clinical psychologist services under the Medicare Program H.R. 2509: Medicare Mental Health Inpatient Equity Act of 2017. Legislation To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to eliminate the 190-day lifetime limit on inpatient psychiatric hospital services under the Medicare Program S.1169: Medicaid Coverage for Addiction Recovery Expansion Act. A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide States with an option to provide medical assistance to individuals between the ages of 22 and 64 for inpatient services to treat substance use disorders at certain facilities, and for other purposes H.R. 1953: Treat and Reduce Obesity Act of 2017. To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the coordination of programs to prevent and treat obesity, and for other purposes S. 3797, H.R. 6781: Mental Health Telemedicine Expansion Act S. 830: Treat and Reduce Obesity Act of 2017. To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the coordination of programs to prevent and treat obesity, and for other purposes H.R. 3331: To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to promote testing of incentive payments for behavioral health providers for adoption and use of certified electronic health record technology S. 1732: Improving Access to Behavioral Health Information Technology Act H.R. 2337: To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide for a State Medicaid option to enhance administrative matching funds to support statewide behavioral health access program activities for children under 21 years of age, and for other purposes S. 1905, HR 3931: Excellence in Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Expansion Act. To increase the number of States that may conduct Medicaid demonstration programs to improve access to community mental health services S. 1169, H.R. 2687: Medicaid Coverage for Addiction Recovery Expansion Act. A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide States with an option to provide medical assistance to individuals between the ages of 22 and 64 for inpatient services to treat substance use disorders at certain facilities, and for other purposes S. 3383, H.R. 5477: Rural DOCS Act. To provide incentives for state Medicaid expenditures related to the expansion of substance-use treatment and recovery services targeting provider capacity S. 428, H.R. 3325: Advancing Care for Exceptional Kids Act
Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 1289 - Dorothy I. Height and Whitney M. Young, Jr., Social Work Reinvestment Act S. 1188/H.R.2535 - Lifespan Respite Care Reauthorization Act of 2017 H.R. 6 [P.L. No: 115-271] - SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act S.2524/H.R. 5102 - Substance Use Disorder Workforce Loan Repayment Act of 2018 H.Res.1099 - Providing for the concurrence by the House in the Senate amendment to H.R. 6, with an amendment H.R.3331 - To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to promote testing of incentive payments for behavioral health providers for adoption and use of certified electronic health record technology. S.1732 - Improving Access to Behavioral Health Information Technology Act S. 1905/ H.R.3931 - Excellence in Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Expansion Act S.1016/H.R. 2556 - CONNECT for Health Act of 2017 S.2120/H.R. 5034 - International Violence Against Women Act of 2017 S.2164/H.R.2953 - To amend the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 respecting the scoring of preventive health savings. S.1334/H.R.2797 - Patient Choice and Quality Care Act of 2017 H.R.620 - ADA Education and Reform Act of 2017 S.Res.427 - A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Social Work Month during March 2018 and World Social Work Day on March 20, 2018. H.Res.770 - Supporting the goals and ideals of Social Work Month during March 2018 and World Social Work Day on March 20, 2018. H.R.3713 - Geriatrics Workforce and Caregiver Enhancement Act S. 2456/H.R. 5311 - CARA 2.0 Act of 2018 S.2301/H.R. 4778- Behavioral Health Coverage Transparency Act of 2018 S. 1015/H.R.2345 [P.L. No: 115-233] - National Suicide Hotline Improvement Act of 2017 H.R.4704 - Nursing Home CARE Act S.2227/H.R. 5306 - EMPOWER Care Act S.2076/H.R. 4256 [P.L. No: 115-406] - BOLD Infrastructure for Alzheimer's Act S.2680 - Opioid Crisis Response Act of 2018 Improving Parity for Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Coverage. H.R. 5942 - Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2018 Preserve ACA Essential Health Benefits, cost sharing subsidies, state waivers, and funding for navigators and assisters. Health care access Reduce Gun Violence: Comprehensive Legislative Solutions to firearm-related injuries and fatalities Opioid Epidemic 340B drug pricing issues Section 1115 waiver approval issues Medicare Part D program issues Medicaid non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) issues H.R.6597 - Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act of 2018 H.R.5202/S.916 - Ensuring Patient Access to Substance Use Disorder Treatments Act of 2018 S.1370/H.R.2913 - Mental Health in Schools Act of 2017 S.3337 - Mental Health Services for Students Act of 2018
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
2018 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
S.445/H.R.1825 - Home Health Care Planning Improvement Act of 2017 H.R.1617/S.3067 - Promoting Access to Diabetic Shoes Act S.1109/H.R.959 - Title VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2017 H.R.1160 - ACO Assignment Improvement Act of 2017 H.R. 1155 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to allow physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and clinical nurse specialists to supervise cardiac, intensive cardiac, and pulmonary rehabilitation programs. S.1361 - Improving Access to Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Act of 2017 S.783/H.R.315 [P.L. No: 115-320] - Improving Access to Maternity Care Act H.R.3692 - Addiction Treatment Access Improvement Act of 2017 S. 2317 - Addiction Treatment Access Improvement Act of 2018 S.2004 / H.R. 4501- Combating the Opioid Epidemic Act S. 2456/H.R. 5311 - CARA 2.0 Act of 2018 S.2524/H.R. 5102 - Substance Use Disorder Workforce Loan Repayment Act of 2018 H.R. 3922 - CHAMPIONING HEALTHY KIDS Act S. 1827: KIDS Act of 2017 Alexander-Murray Bipartisan Health Care Stabilization Act of 2017 S.1835 - Lower Premiums Through Reinsurance Act of 2017 H.R. 1478 - Gun Violence Research Act Graham-Cassidy-Heller-Johnson Amendment in the nature of a substitute to H.R. 1628 - American Health Care Act of 2017 H.R. 1628 - American Health Care Act of 2017 Better Care Reconciliation Act Discussion Draft S. 222 - Obamacare Replacement Act H.R. 372 - Competitive Health Insurance Reform Act of 2017 S. 934 - FDA Reauthorization Act of 2017 S. 870 - Creating High-Quality Results and Outcomes Necessary to Improve Chronic (CHRONIC) Care Act of 2017 H.R. 449 - The Synthetic Drug Awareness Act of 2017 S. 191 - Patient Freedom Act of 2017 S. 403 - Health Savings Act of 2017 H.R. 1136 - FDA Deeming Authority Clarification Act of 2017 S.2680 - Opioid Crisis Response Act of 2018 S. 2891 - Fighting the Opioid Epidemic with Sunshine Act of 2018 H.R. 6 [P.L. No: 115-271] - SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act H.R. 5605 - Advancing High Quality Treatment for Opioid Use Disorders in Medicare Act H.R. 3331/S.1732 - To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to promote testing of incentive payments for behavioral health providers for adoption and use of certified electronic health record technology H.R. 5002/S.2406 - Advancing Cutting-Edge (ACE) Research Act H.R. 5796 - Responsible Education Achieves Care and Healthy Outcomes for Users Treatment Act H.R. 5798 - Opioid Screening and Chronic Pain Management Alternatives for Seniors Act S.3120 - Helping to End Addiction and Lessen (HEAL) Substance Use Disorders Act of 2018 H.Res 1099 - Providing for the concurrence by the House in the Senate amendment to H.R. 6, with an amendment H.R. 6310/H.R. 6317 - Primary Care Enhancement Act of 2018 H.R. 6199 - Restoring Access to Medication and Modernizing Health Savings Accounts Act of 2018 H.R. 6502 - Reducing Unnecessary Senior Hospitalizations Act of 2018 Medical Record Documentation Medicare Extenders Home Infusion Therapy Medication-Assisted Therapies (MATs) Opioid Abuse Epidemic Medicare Carrier Advisory Committees Reducing Regulatory Burdens
Client expense: $206,455 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2018 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
HR 3331/S 1732 "Improving Access to Behavioral Health Information Technology Act," all provisions. HR 1628 "American Health Care Act of 2017," all provisions. HR 3545/S. 1850, "Protecting Jessica Grubb's Legacy Act". HR 6082, Overdose Prevention and Patient Safety Act. HR 6 - SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Strengthening the Addiction Treatment Workforce Act (S. 1453), all provisions related to making addiction treatment centers eligible participating sites in the National Health Service Corps program. Improving Access to Mental Health Services Act (S. 2533), all provisions relating to allowing National Health Service Corps mental health professionals to deliver service in various community-based settings. Substance Use Disorder Workforce Loan Repayment Act (S. 2524/H.R. 5102), all provisions related to creating a federal student loan forgiveness program dedicated specifically to substance use disorder treatment professionals. Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act of 2018 (H.R.6597), all provisions related to establishing a loan repayment program for mental health care providers in designated high-needs communities. The Special Registration for Telemedicine Clarification Act (H.R. 5483), all provisions related to establishing a special registration process with the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) for certain providers that wish to prescribe controlled substances via telemedicine. The Improving Access to Remote Behavioral Health Treatment Act of 2018 (H.R. 5594), all provision related to permitting community behavioral health care providers and Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics to prescribe medications via telemedicine. Substance Use-Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment for Patients and Communities Act or the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act (H.R. 6), all provisions related to the expansion and/or enhancement of education, prevention, treatment and recovery supports services for substance use disorders and behavioral health providers operations. Improving Access to Behavioral Health Information Technology Act (S. 1732/H.R. 3331), all provisions related to tasking the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) with creating a demonstration project to incentivize the use of EHR systems in various settings, including mental health and addiction treatment organizations. CHIP Mental Health Parity Act (H.R. 3192), all provisions related to ensuring equitable treatment coverage of mental illness and substance use disorder under the Childrens Health Insurance Program. Addiction Treatment Access Improvement Act (H.R. 3692/S. 2317), all provisions relating to what provider types would be allowed to prescribe buprenorphine and buprenorphine prescribing patient caps. National Suicide Prevention Hotline Improvement Act of 2017 (S. 1015/H.R. 2345), all provisions relating to the creation of three-digit code to assist individual experiencing mental health or substance use-related crises.
Client expense: $71,486 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Medicaid block grant/per capita caps; Medicaid Funding Threats/Reform; ABLE Age Adjustment Act (H.R. 1874/S. 817); Extension of Money Follows the Person Rebalancing Demonstration Project and support for the Ensuring Medicaid Provides Opportunities for Widespread Equity, Resources, and Care Act (also known as the EMPOWER Care Act, S.2227/H.R. 5306); Spousal Impoverishment Protections in the IMPROVE Act (H.R. 7217); Improving Access to Behavioral Health Information Technology Act (S. 1732/H.R. 3331) as included in H.R. 6, the Opioid package (the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act); Administration efforts regarding Opioid Use; Medicaid 1115 Waiver Applications to the Department of Health & Human Services; and Disabled Access Credit Expansion Act (S. 3469), Disability Employment Incentive Act (S. 3260).
Client expense: $192,770 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Administration on Aging, Education, Dept of, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2018 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
National Drug Abuse Crisis and related bills. Specifically H.R. 6, SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act. 42 CFR Part 2 - advocating to align 42 CFR Part 2 (substance use privacy regulations) with HIPAA to allow appropriate access to patient information that is essential for providing whole-person care. Advocating for the passage of the Overdose Prevention and Patient Safety Act, H.R. 6082, or the Protecting Jessica Grubb's Legacy Act, S. 1850, in the Senate. Behavioral Health Information Technology, extending health information technology assistance eligibility to more mental health and substance use disorder professionals and facilities. Specifically H.R. 3331 and S. 1732, the Improving Access to Behavioral Health Information Technology Act. Telehealth, reforming barriers to Medicare reimbursement. Specifically, the CONNECT for Health Act, S. 1016/H.R. 2556. Medicare coverage of Mental Health Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists - the Mental Health Access Improvement Act, H.R. 3032, and the Seniors Mental Health Access Improvement Act, S. 1879. Mental Health Parity Behavioral Health
Client expense: $125,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Natl Drug Control Policy (NDCP), SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2018 · third_quarter · Health Issues
National Drug Abuse Crisis and related bills. Specifically H.R. 6, SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act. 42 CFR Part 2 - advocating to align 42 CFR Part 2 (substance use privacy regulations) with HIPAA to allow appropriate access to patient information that is essential for providing whole-person care. Advocating for the passage of the Overdose Prevention and Patient Safety Act, H.R. 6082, or the Protecting Jessica Grubb's Legacy Act, S. 1850, in the Senate. Behavioral Health Information Technology, extending health information technology assistance eligibility to more mental health and substance use disorder professionals and facilities. Specifically H.R. 3331 and S. 1732, the Improving Access to Behavioral Health Information Technology Act. Telehealth, reforming barriers to Medicare reimbursement. Specifically, the CONNECT for Health Act, S. 1016/H.R. 2556. Medicare coverage of Mental Health Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists - the Mental Health Access Improvement Act, H.R. 3032, and the Seniors Mental Health Access Improvement Act, S. 1879. Mental Health Parity Behavioral Health
Client expense: $125,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Natl Drug Control Policy (NDCP), SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2018 · third_quarter · Alcohol and Drug Abuse
National Drug Abuse Crisis and related bills. Specifically H.R. 6, SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act. 42 CFR Part 2 - advocating to align 42 CFR Part 2 (substance use privacy regulations) with HIPAA to allow appropriate access to patient information that is essential for providing whole-person care. Advocating for the passage of the Overdose Prevention and Patient Safety Act, H.R. 6082, or the Protecting Jessica Grubb's Legacy Act, S. 1850, in the Senate. Behavioral Health Information Technology, extending health information technology assistance eligibility to more mental health and substance use disorder professionals and facilities. Specifically H.R. 3331 and S. 1732, the Improving Access to Behavioral Health Information Technology Act. Telehealth, reforming barriers to Medicare reimbursement. Specifically, the CONNECT for Health Act, S. 1016/H.R. 2556. Medicare coverage of Mental Health Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists - the Mental Health Access Improvement Act, H.R. 3032, and the Seniors Mental Health Access Improvement Act, S. 1879. Mental Health Parity Behavioral Health
Client expense: $125,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Natl Drug Control Policy (NDCP), SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2018 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
S 1905/HR 3931 - Excellence in Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Expansion Act; S 1879/HR 3032 - Mental Health Access Improvement Act; HR 3192 - CHIP Mental Health Parity Act; S 1732/HR 3331 - Improving Access to Behavioral Health Information Technology Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Health Issues
Strengthening the Addiction Treatment Workforce Act (S. 1453), all provisions related to making addiction treatment centers eligible participating sites in the National Health Service Corps program. Improving Access to Mental Health Services Act (S. 2533), all provisions relating to allowing National Health Service Corps mental health professionals to deliver service in various community-based settings. Substance Use Disorder Workforce Loan Repayment Act (S. 2524/H.R. 5102), all provisions related to creating a federal student loan forgiveness program dedicated specifically to substance use disorder treatment professionals. Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act of 2018 (H.R.6597), all provisions related to establishing a loan repayment program for mental health care providers in designated high-needs communities. The Special Registration for Telemedicine Clarification Act (H.R. 5483), all provisions related to establishing a special registration process with the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) for certain providers that wish to prescribe controlled substances via telemedicine. The Improving Access to Remote Behavioral Health Treatment Act of 2018 (H.R. 5594), all provision related to permitting community behavioral health care providers and Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics to prescribe medications via telemedicine. Substance Use-Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment for Patients and Communities Act or the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act (H.R. 6), all provisions related to the expansion and/or enhancement of education, prevention, treatment and recovery supports services for substance use disorders and behavioral health providers operations. Opioid Crisis Response Act of 2018 (S. 2680), all provisions related to the expansion and/or enhancement of education, prevention, treatment and recovery supports services for substance use disorders. Improving Access to Behavioral Health Information Technology Act (S. 1732/H.R. 3331), all provisions related to tasking the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) with creating a demonstration project to incentivize the use of EHR systems in various settings, including mental health and addiction treatment organizations. CHIP Mental Health Parity Act (H.R. 3192), all provisions related to ensuring equitable treatment coverage of mental illness and substance use disorder under the Childrens Health Insurance Program. Addiction Treatment Access Improvement Act (H.R. 3692/S. 2317), all provisions relating to what provider types would be allowed to prescribe buprenorphine and buprenorphine prescribing patient caps. Substance Abuse Prevention Act (S. 2789), all provisions relating to drug policy grant programs, including those administered by the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) and the Department of Justice. National Suicide Prevention Hotline Improvement Act of 2017 (S. 1015/H.R. 2345), all provisions relating to the creation of three-digit code to assist individual experiencing mental health or substance use-related crises.
Client expense: $116,648 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Health Issues
Medicaid block grant/per capita caps; Medicaid Funding Threats/Reform; ABLE Age Adjustment Act (H.R. 1874/S. 817); Extension of Money Follows the Person Demonstration Project and support for the Ensuring Medicaid Provides Opportunities for Widespread Equity, Resources, and Care Act (also known as the EMPOWER Care Act, S.2227/H.R. 5306); Improving Access to Behavioral Health Information Technology Act (S. 1732/H.R. 3331) as included in H.R. 6, the Opioid package (the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act); Administration efforts regarding Opioid Use; Medicaid 1115 Waiver Applications to the Department of Health & Human Services; and Disabled Access Credit Expansion Act (S. 3469), Disability Employment Incentive Act (S. 3260).
Client expense: $203,078 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Administration on Aging, Education, Dept of, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2018 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
H.R. 1173: Medicare Mental Health Access Act. Legislation to amend Medicares Physician Definition, to provide for treatment of clinical psychologists as physicians for purposes of furnishing clinical psychologist services under the Medicare Program. S. 448: Medicare Mental Health Access Act. Legislation to amend Medicares Physician Definition, to provide for treatment of clinical psychologists as physicians for purposes of furnishing clinical psychologist services under the Medicare Program. H.R. 2509: Medicare Mental Health Inpatient Equity Act of 2017. Legislation To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to eliminate the 190-day lifetime limit on inpatient psychiatric hospital services under the Medicare Program. S.1169: Medicaid Coverage for Addiction Recovery Expansion Act. A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide States with an option to provide medical assistance to individuals between the ages of 22 and 64 for inpatient services to treat substance use disorders at certain facilities, and for other purposes. H.R. 1953: Treat and Reduce Obesity Act of 2017. To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the coordination of programs to prevent and treat obesity, and for other purposes. S. 830: Treat and Reduce Obesity Act of 2017. To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the coordination of programs to prevent and treat obesity, and for other purposes. H.R. 3331: To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to promote testing of incentive payments for behavioral health providers for adoption and use of certified electronic health record technology. S. 1732: Improving Access to Behavioral Health Information Technology Act H.R. 2337: To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide for a State Medicaid option to enhance administrative matching funds to support statewide behavioral health access program activities for children under 21 years of age, and for other purposes. S. 1905, HR 3931: Excellence in Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Expansion Act. To increase the number of States that may conduct Medicaid demonstration programs to improve access to community mental health services. S. 1169, H.R. 2687: Medicaid Coverage for Addiction Recovery Expansion Act. A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide States with an option to provide medical assistance to individuals between the ages of 22 and 64 for inpatient services to treat substance use disorders at certain facilities, and for other purposes. S. 3383, H.R. 5477: Rural DOCS Act. To provide incentives for state Medicaid expenditures related to the expansion of substance-use treatment and recovery services targeting provider capacity.
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Health Issues
S.445/H.R.1825 - Home Health Care Planning Improvement Act of 2017 H.R.1617/S.3067 - Promoting Access to Diabetic Shoes Act S.1109/H.R.959 - Title VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2017 H.R.1160 - ACO Assignment Improvement Act of 2017 H.R. 1155 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to allow physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and clinical nurse specialists to supervise cardiac, intensive cardiac, and pulmonary rehabilitation programs. S.1361 - Improving Access to Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Act of 2017 S.783/H.R.315 - Improving Access to Maternity Care Act H.R.3692 - Addiction Treatment Access Improvement Act of 2017 S. 2317 - Addiction Treatment Access Improvement Act of 2018 S.2004 / H.R. 4501- Combating the Opioid Epidemic Act S. 2456/H.R. 5311 - CARA 2.0 Act of 2018 S.2524/H.R. 5102 - Substance Use Disorder Workforce Loan Repayment Act of 2018 H.R. 3922 - CHAMPIONING HEALTHY KIDS Act S. 1827: KIDS Act of 2017 Alexander-Murray Bipartisan Health Care Stabilization Act of 2017 S.1835 - Lower Premiums Through Reinsurance Act of 2017 H.R. 1478 - Gun Violence Research Act Graham-Cassidy-Heller-Johnson Amendment in the nature of a substitute to H.R. 1628 - American Health Care Act of 2017 H.R. 1628 - American Health Care Act of 2017 Better Care Reconciliation Act Discussion Draft S. 222 - Obamacare Replacement Act H.R. 372 - Competitive Health Insurance Reform Act of 2017 S. 934 - FDA Reauthorization Act of 2017 S. 870 - Creating High-Quality Results and Outcomes Necessary to Improve Chronic (CHRONIC) Care Act of 2017 H.R. 449 - The Synthetic Drug Awareness Act of 2017 S. 191 - Patient Freedom Act of 2017 S. 403 - Health Savings Act of 2017 H.R. 1136 - FDA Deeming Authority Clarification Act of 2017 S.2680 - Opioid Crisis Response Act of 2018 S. 2891 - Fighting the Opioid Epidemic with Sunshine Act of 2018 H.R. 6 - SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act H.R. 5605 - Advancing High Quality Treatment for Opioid Use Disorders in Medicare Act H.R. 3331/S.1732 - To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to promote testing of incentive payments for behavioral health providers for adoption and use of certified electronic health record technology H.R. 5002/S.2406 - Advancing Cutting-Edge (ACE) Research Act H.R. 5796 - Responsible Education Achieves Care and Healthy Outcomes for Users Treatment Act H.R. 5798 - Opioid Screening and Chronic Pain Management Alternatives for Seniors Act S.3120 - Helping to End Addiction and Lessen (HEAL) Substance Use Disorders Act of 2018 H.Res 1099 - Providing for the concurrence by the House in the Senate amendment to H.R. 6, with an amendment H.R. 6310/H.R. 6317 - Primary Care Enhancement Act of 2018 H.R. 6199 - Restoring Access to Medication and Modernizing Health Savings Accounts Act of 2018 Medical Record Documentation Medicare Extenders Home Infusion Therapy Medication-Assisted Therapies (MATs) Opioid Abuse Epidemic Medicare Carrier Advisory Committees Reducing Regulatory Burdens
Client expense: $167,141 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2018 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
S. 448/H.R. 1173 Medicare Mental Health Access Act S. 874 At-Risk Youth Medicaid Protection Act S. 1905/H.R. 3931 Excellence in Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Expansion Act S. 1169/H.R. 2687 Medicaid Coverage for Addiction Recovery Expansion Act S. 1732/H.R. 3331 To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to promote testing of incentive payments for behavioral health providers for adoption and use of certified electronic health record technology H.R. 6 Support for Patients and Communities Act H.R. 2337: To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide for a State Medicaid option to enhance administrative matching funds to support statewide behavioral health access program activities for children under 21 years of age, and for other purposes H.R. 2509 Medicare Mental Health Inpatient Inequity Act
Client expense: $160,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
2018 · third_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 1289 - Dorothy I. Height and Whitney M. Young, Jr., Social Work Reinvestment Act S. 1188/H.R.2535 - Lifespan Respite Care Reauthorization Act of 2017 H.R. 6 - SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act S.2524/H.R. 5102 - Substance Use Disorder Workforce Loan Repayment Act of 2018 H.Res.1099 - Providing for the concurrence by the House in the Senate amendment to H.R. 6, with an amendment H.R.3331 - To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to promote testing of incentive payments for behavioral health providers for adoption and use of certified electronic health record technology. S.1732 - Improving Access to Behavioral Health Information Technology Act S. 1905/ H.R.3931 - Excellence in Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Expansion Act S.1016/H.R. 2556 - CONNECT for Health Act of 2017 S.2120/H.R. 5034 - International Violence Against Women Act of 2017 S.2164/H.R.2953 - To amend the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 respecting the scoring of preventive health savings. S.1334/H.R.2797 - Patient Choice and Quality Care Act of 2017 H.R.620 - ADA Education and Reform Act of 2017 S.Res.427 - A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Social Work Month during March 2018 and World Social Work Day on March 20, 2018. H.Res.770 - Supporting the goals and ideals of Social Work Month during March 2018 and World Social Work Day on March 20, 2018. H.R.3713 - Geriatrics Workforce and Caregiver Enhancement Act S. 2456/H.R. 5311 - CARA 2.0 Act of 2018 S.2301/H.R. 4778- Behavioral Health Coverage Transparency Act of 2018 S. 1015/H.R.2345 [P.L. No: 115-233] - National Suicide Hotline Improvement Act of 2017 H.R.4704 - Nursing Home CARE Act S.2227/H.R. 5306 - EMPOWER Care Act S.2076/H.R. 4256 - BOLD Infrastructure for Alzheimer's Act S.2680 - Opioid Crisis Response Act of 2018 Improving Parity for Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Coverage. H.R. 5942 - Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2018 Preserve ACA Essential Health Benefits, cost sharing subsidies, state waivers, and funding for navigators and assisters. Reduce Gun Violence: Comprehensive Legislative Solutions to firearm-related injuries and fatalities Opioid Epidemic 340B drug pricing issues Section 1115 waiver approval issues Medicare Part D program issues Medicaid non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) issues H.R.6597 - Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act of 2018 H.R.5202/S.916 - Ensuring Patient Access to Substance Use Disorder Treatments Act of 2018 S.1370/H.R.2913 - Mental Health in Schools Act of 2017 S.3337 - Mental Health Services for Students Act of 2018
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
2018 · third_quarter · Health Issues
HR 3331/S 1732 "Improving Access to Behavioral Health Information Technology Act," all provisions. HR 1628 "American Health Care Act of 2017," all provisions. HR 3545/S. 1850, "Protecting Jessica Grubb's Legacy Act". HR 6082, Overdose Prevention and Patient Safety Act. HR 6 - SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2018 · second_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
National Drug Abuse Crisis and related bills. 42 CFR Part 2 - advocating to align 42 CFR Part 2 (substance use privacy regulations) with HIPAA to allow appropriate access to patient information that is essential for providing whole-person care. Advocating for the introduction of House and Senate legislation - the Overdose Prevention and Patient Safety Act, H.R. 3545, H.R. 5795, and H.R. 6082 and the Protecting Jessica Grubb's Legacy Act, S. 1850. Behavioral Health Information Technology, extending health information technology assistance eligibility to more mental health and substance use disorder professionals and facilities. Specifically H.R. 3331 and S. 1732, the Improving Access to Behavioral Health Information Technology Act. Telehealth, reforming barriers to Medicare reimbursement. Specifically, the CONNECT for Health Act, S. 1016/H.R. 2556. Medicare coverage of Mental Health Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists - the Mental Health Access Improvement Act, H.R. 3032, and the Seniors Mental Health Access Improvement Act, S. 1879. Mental Health Parity Behavioral Health
Client expense: $158,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Natl Drug Control Policy (NDCP), SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2018 · second_quarter · Alcohol and Drug Abuse
National Drug Abuse Crisis and related bills. 42 CFR Part 2 - advocating to align 42 CFR Part 2 (substance use privacy regulations) with HIPAA to allow appropriate access to patient information that is essential for providing whole-person care. Advocating for the introduction of House and Senate legislation - the Overdose Prevention and Patient Safety Act, H.R. 3545, H.R. 5795, and H.R. 6082 and the Protecting Jessica Grubb's Legacy Act, S. 1850. Behavioral Health Information Technology, extending health information technology assistance eligibility to more mental health and substance use disorder professionals and facilities. Specifically H.R. 3331 and S. 1732, the Improving Access to Behavioral Health Information Technology Act. Telehealth, reforming barriers to Medicare reimbursement. Specifically, the CONNECT for Health Act, S. 1016/H.R. 2556. Medicare coverage of Mental Health Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists - the Mental Health Access Improvement Act, H.R. 3032, and the Seniors Mental Health Access Improvement Act, S. 1879. Mental Health Parity Behavioral Health
Client expense: $158,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Natl Drug Control Policy (NDCP), SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2018 · second_quarter · Health Issues
National Drug Abuse Crisis and related bills. 42 CFR Part 2 - advocating to align 42 CFR Part 2 (substance use privacy regulations) with HIPAA to allow appropriate access to patient information that is essential for providing whole-person care. Advocating for the introduction of House and Senate legislation - the Overdose Prevention and Patient Safety Act, H.R. 3545, H.R. 5795, and H.R. 6082 and the Protecting Jessica Grubb's Legacy Act, S. 1850. Behavioral Health Information Technology, extending health information technology assistance eligibility to more mental health and substance use disorder professionals and facilities. Specifically H.R. 3331 and S. 1732, the Improving Access to Behavioral Health Information Technology Act. Telehealth, reforming barriers to Medicare reimbursement. Specifically, the CONNECT for Health Act, S. 1016/H.R. 2556. Medicare coverage of Mental Health Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists - the Mental Health Access Improvement Act, H.R. 3032, and the Seniors Mental Health Access Improvement Act, S. 1879. Mental Health Parity Behavioral Health
Client expense: $158,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Natl Drug Control Policy (NDCP), SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2018 · second_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
H.R. 3331, To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to promote testing of incentive payments for behavioral health providers for adoption and use of certified electronic health record technology, all provisions S. 1732, Improving Access to Behavioral Health Information Technology Act, all provisions S. 2904, Medicaid Substance Use Disorder Treatment via Telehealth Act, all provisions S. 2910, Telehealth for Children's Access to Services and Treatment (TeleCAST) Act, all provisions S. 2707, Informing Seniors about Opioids Act of 2018, all provisions S. 2900, Comprehensive Screenings for Seniors Act of 201, all provisions H.R. 3528, Every Prescription Conveyed Securely Act, all provisions S. 2460, Every Prescription Conveyed Securely Act, all provisions S. 2908, A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for electronic prior authorization under Medicare part D for covered part D drugs, and for other purposes, all provisions S. 2920, Commit to Opioid Medical Prescriber Accountability and Safety for Seniors Act of 2018, all provisions H.R. 4552, Advancing Medical Resident Training in Community Hospitals Act of 2017, all provisions S. 1291, Advancing Medical Resident Training in Community Hospitals Act of 2017, all provisions H.R. 284, Advancing Medical Resident Training in Community Hospitals Act of 2017, all provisions H.R. 5605, Advancing High Quality Treatment for Opioid Use Disorders in Medicare Act, all provisions H.R. 5801, Medicaid Providers Are Required To Note Experiences in Record Systems to Help In-need Patients (PARTNERSHIP) Act, all provisions H.R. 5797, Individuals in Medicaid Deserve Care that is Appropriate and Responsible in its Execution (IMD CARE) Act, all provisions H.R. 5800, Medicaid Institutes for Mental Disease Are Decisive in Delivering Inpatient Treatment for Individuals but Opportunities for Needed Access are Limited without Information Needed about Facility Obligations (IMD ADDITIONAL INFO) Act, all provisions H.R. 5799, Medicaid Drug Review, Utilization, Good Governance (DRUG) Improvement Act, all provisions H.R. 4841, Standardizing Electronic Prior Authorization for Safe Prescribing Act of 2018, all provisions H.R. 5603, Access to Telehealth Services for Substance Use Disorders Act, all provisions H.R. 5808, Medicaid Pharmaceutical Home Act of 2018, all provisions H.R. 5685, Medicare Opioid Safety Education Act of 2018, all provisions H.R. 5675, To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require prescription drug plan sponsors under the Medicare program to establish drug management programs for at-risk beneficiaries, all provisions H.R. 1925, At-Risk Youth Medicaid Protection Act of 2018, all provisions H.R. 3192, CHIP Mental Health Parity Act, all provisions H.R. 4005, Medicaid Reentry Act, all provisions H.R. 4998, Health Insurance for Former Foster Youth Act, all provisions H.R. 5477, Rural Development of Opioid Capacity Services (DOCS) Act, all provisions H.R. 5582, Abuse Deterrent Access Act of 2018, all provisions H.R. 5583, To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to require States to annually report on certain adult health quality measures, and for other purposes, all provisions H.R. 5684, Protecting Seniors From Opioid Abuse Act, all provisions H.R. 5776, Medicare and Opioid Safe Treatment (MOST) Act, all provisions H.R. 5789, To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide for Medicaid coverage protections for pregnant and post-partum women while receiving inpatient treatment for a substance use disorder, and for other purposes, all provisions H.R. 5810, Medicaid Health Homes for Opioid-Use-Disorder Medicaid Enrollees Encouraged (HOME) Act, all provisions H.R. 5716, Commit to Opioid Medical Prescriber Accountability and Safety for Seniors (COMPASS) Act, all provisions H.R. 5773, Preventing Addiction for Susceptible Seniors (PASS) Act of 2018, all provisions H.R. 5775, Providing Reliable Options for Patients and Educational Resources (PROPER) Act of 2018, all provisions H.R. 5798, Opioid Screening and Chronic Pain Management Alternatives for Seniors Act, all provisions H.R. 5686, Medicare Clear Health Options in Care for Enrollees (CHOICE) Act of 2018, all provisions H.R. 6138, Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) Payment Transparency Act of 2018, all provisions H.R. 5774, Combating Opioid Abuse for Care in Hospitals (COACH) Act of 2018, all provisions H.R. 4206, Medicare Care Coordination Improvement Act of 2017, all provisions S. 2051, Medicare Care Coordination Improvement Act of 2017, all provisions H.R. 4143, Dialysis Patient Access To Integrated-care, Empowerment, Nephrologists, Treatment, and Services (PATIENTS) Demonstration Act of 2017, all provisions H.R. 4554, Medicare Common Access Card Act of 2017, all provisions H.R. 2788, Health Equity and Access under the Law (HEAL) for Immigrant Women and Families Act of 2017, all provisions H.R. 2687, Medicaid Coverage for Addiction Recovery Expansion Act, all provisions S. 1169, Medicaid Coverage for Addiction Recovery Expansion Act, all provisions S. 1291, Advancing Medical Resident Training in Community Hospitals Act of 2017, all provisions Medicare program: Draft legislation relating to the prescribing of opioids for individuals eligible for Medicare Part A & B Medicare program: Creating Access to Residency Education Act (draft bill) Medicare program: Medicare Access and Chip Reauthorization (MACRA) implementation Medicare program: Quality Payment Program Medicare program: Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS)/quality, cost, interoperability, improvement activities Medicare program: MIPS quality measure reporting period Medicare program: Protecting Access to Medicare Act (PAMA)/clinical testing reimbursement Medicare program: Alternative Payment Models (APMs) Medicare program: APMs/PTAC Medicare program: Medicare Shared Savings Program Medicare program: Graduate Medical Education (GME) Medicare program: Electronic prescribing of controlled substances Medicare program: Regulatory Relief Medicare program: Self-referral Medicare program: Anti-kickback Medicare program: Program Integrity - Recovery Audit Contractors (RACs) Medicare program: Regulatory Relief - E & M Guidelines Medicare program: Virtual Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP)/Telehealth/remote patient monitoring Medicare program: Drug pricing transparency Medicare program: Coding Medicare program: Prior authorization Medicare program: Documentation errors Medicare program: Health Information Technology burdens Medicare program: Cybersecurity Medicare program: Interoperability Medicare program: Group Purchasing Organizations/Stark Laws Medicare program: Substance abuse disorder/quality, research Medicare program: Electronic payments Medicare program: Electronic clinical attachments Medicare program: Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring Medicare program: Physician billing/MACs Medicare program: Open Payments Medicare program: PECOS/Medicare Enrollment/Revocations/Revalidations Medicare program: Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program Medicare program: Misvalued codes Medicare program: Pharmacy Benefits Manager
Client expense: $4,300,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), 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), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2018 · second_quarter · Health Issues
Strengthening the Addiction Treatment Workforce Act (S. 1453), all provisions related to making addiction treatment centers eligible participating sites in the National Health Service Corps program. Improving Access to Mental Health Services Act (S. 2533), all provisions relating to allowing National Health Service Corps mental health professionals to deliver service in various community-based settings. Substance Use Disorder Workforce Loan Repayment Act (S. 2524/H.R. 5102), all provisions related to creating a federal student loan forgiveness program dedicated specifically to substance use disorder treatment professionals. The Special Registration for Telemedicine Clarification Act (H.R. 5483), all provisions related to establishing a special registration process with the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) for certain providers that wish to prescribe controlled substances via telemedicine. The Improving Access to Remote Behavioral Health Treatment Act of 2018 (H.R. 5594), all provision related to permitting community behavioral health care providers and Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics to prescribe medications via telemedicine. Helping to End Addiction and Lessen Substance Use Disorders Act (HEAL Act) of 2018 (S. 3120), all provisions related to the expansion and/or enhancement of education, prevention, treatment and recovery supports services for substance use disorders. Substance Use-Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment for Patients and Communities Act or the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act (H.R. 6), all provisions related to the expansion and/or enhancement of education, prevention, treatment and recovery supports services for substance use disorders. Opioid Crisis Response Act of 2018 (S. 2680), all provisions related to the expansion and/or enhancement of education, prevention, treatment and recovery supports services for substance use disorders. Improving Access to Behavioral Health Information Technology Act (S. 1732/H.R. 3331), all provisions related to tasking the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) with creating a demonstration project to incentivize the use of EHR systems in various settings, including mental health and addiction treatment organizations. CHIP Mental Health Parity Act (H.R. 3192), all provisions related to ensuring equitable treatment coverage of mental illness and substance use disorder under the Childrens Health Insurance Program. Addiction Treatment Access Improvement Act (H.R. 3692/S. 2317), select provisions relating to what provider types would be allowed to prescribe buprenorphine up the 275 patient cap. Mental Health in Schools Act (S. 1370/H.R. 2913), all provisions related to the implementation evidence-based programs for youth and young adults within the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). Substance Abuse Prevention Act (S. 2789), all provisions relating to drug policy grant programs, including those administered by the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) and the Department of Justice. Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) 2.0 of 2018 (S. 2456/ H.R. 5311), all provisions related to prevention, treatment, recovery, law enforcement, criminal justice and overdose reversal grant programs.
Client expense: $119,574 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · second_quarter · Health Issues
Medicaid block grant/per capita caps; Medicaid Funding Threats/Reform; opposition to the ADA Education and Reform Act (H.R. 620); ABLE Age Adjustment Act (H.R. 1874/S. 817); Extension of Money Follows the Person Demonstration Project and support for the Ensuring Medicaid Provides Opportunities for Widespread Equity, Resources, and Care Act (also known as the EMPOWER Care Act, S.2227/H.R. 5306);; Improving Access to Behavioral Health Information Technology Act (S. 1732/H.R. 3331) and CONNECT for Health Act (S. 1016/H.R. 2556); Administration Efforts regarding Opioid Use; Medicaid 1115 Waiver Applications to the Department of Health & Human Services; and Funding for the Children's Health Insurance Program
Client expense: $184,521 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Administration on Aging, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2018 · second_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
S 1905/HR 3931 - Excellence in Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Expansion Act; S 1879/HR 3032 - Mental Health Access Improvement Act; HR 3192 - CHIP Mental Health Parity Act; S 1732/HR 3331 - Improving Access to Behavioral Health Information Technology Act. H.R. 3931 - Excellence in Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Expansion Act (McGovern, Kennedy and Moulton also on this one; it would expand the pilot program for a behavioral health equivalent to FQHCs to include MA.)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · second_quarter · Health Issues
S.445/H.R.1825 - Home Health Care Planning Improvement Act of 2017 H.R.1617/S.3067 - Promoting Access to Diabetic Shoes Act S.1109/H.R.959 - Title VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2017 H.R.1160 - ACO Assignment Improvement Act of 2017 H.R. 1155 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to allow physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and clinical nurse specialists to supervise cardiac, intensive cardiac, and pulmonary rehabilitation programs. S.1361 - Improving Access to Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Act of 2017 S.783/H.R.315 - Improving Access to Maternity Care Act H.R.3692 - Addiction Treatment Access Improvement Act of 2017 S. 2317 - Addiction Treatment Access Improvement Act of 2018 S.2004 / H.R. 4501- Combating the Opioid Epidemic Act S. 2456/H.R. 5311 - CARA 2.0 Act of 2018 S.2524/H.R. 5102 - Substance Use Disorder Workforce Loan Repayment Act of 2018 H.R. 3922 - CHAMPIONING HEALTHY KIDS Act S. 1827: KIDS Act of 2017 Alexander-Murray Bipartisan Health Care Stabilization Act of 2017 S.1835 - Lower Premiums Through Reinsurance Act of 2017 H.R. 1478 - Gun Violence Research Act Graham-Cassidy-Heller-Johnson Amendment in the nature of a substitute to H.R. 1628 - American Health Care Act of 2017 H.R. 1628 - American Health Care Act of 2017 Better Care Reconciliation Act Discussion Draft S. 222 - Obamacare Replacement Act H.R. 372 - Competitive Health Insurance Reform Act of 2017 S. 934 - FDA Reauthorization Act of 2017 S. 870 - Creating High-Quality Results and Outcomes Necessary to Improve Chronic (CHRONIC) Care Act of 2017 H.R. 449 - The Synthetic Drug Awareness Act of 2017 S. 191 - Patient Freedom Act of 2017 S. 403 - Health Savings Act of 2017 H.R. 1136 - FDA Deeming Authority Clarification Act of 2017 S.2680 - Opioid Crisis Response Act of 2018 S. 2891 - Fighting the Opioid Epidemic with Sunshine Act of 2018 H.R. 6 - SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act H.R. 5605 - Advancing High Quality Treatment for Opioid Use Disorders in Medicare Act H.R. 3331/S.1732 - To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to promote testing of incentive payments for behavioral health providers for adoption and use of certified electronic health record technology H.R. 5002/S.2406 - Advancing Cutting-Edge (ACE) Research Act H.R. 5796 - Responsible Education Achieves Care and Healthy Outcomes for Users Treatment Act H.R. 5798 - Opioid Screening and Chronic Pain Management Alternatives for Seniors Act S.3120 - Helping to End Addiction and Lessen (HEAL) Substance Use Disorders Act of 2018 Medicare Extenders Home Infusion Therapy Medication-Assisted Therapies (MATs) Opioid Abuse Epidemic Medicare Carrier Advisory Committees Reducing Regulatory Burdens
Client expense: $171,580 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2018 · second_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
H.R. 1173: Medicare Mental Health Access Act. Legislation to amend Medicares Physician Definition, to provide for treatment of clinical psychologists as physicians for purposes of furnishing clinical psychologist services under the Medicare Program. S. 448: Medicare Mental Health Access Act. Legislation to amend Medicares Physician Definition, to provide for treatment of clinical psychologists as physicians for purposes of furnishing clinical psychologist services under the Medicare Program. H.R. 2509: Medicare Mental Health Inpatient Equity Act of 2017. Legislation To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to eliminate the 190-day lifetime limit on inpatient psychiatric hospital services under the Medicare Program. S.1169: Medicaid Coverage for Addiction Recovery Expansion Act. A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide States with an option to provide medical assistance to individuals between the ages of 22 and 64 for inpatient services to treat substance use disorders at certain facilities, and for other purposes. H.R. 1953: Treat and Reduce Obesity Act of 2017. To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the coordination of programs to prevent and treat obesity, and for other purposes. S. 830: Treat and Reduce Obesity Act of 2017. To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the coordination of programs to prevent and treat obesity, and for other purposes. H.R. 3331: To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to promote testing of incentive payments for behavioral health providers for adoption and use of certified electronic health record technology. S. 1732: Improving Access to Behavioral Health Information Technology Act H.R. 2337: To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide for a State Medicaid option to enhance administrative matching funds to support statewide behavioral health access program activities for children under 21 years of age, and for other purposes. S. 1905, HR 3931: Excellence in Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Expansion Act. To increase the number of States that may conduct Medicaid demonstration programs to improve access to community mental health services. S. 1169, H.R. 2687: Medicaid Coverage for Addiction Recovery Expansion Act. A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide States with an option to provide medical assistance to individuals between the ages of 22 and 64 for inpatient services to treat substance use disorders at certain facilities, and for other purposes. H.R. 5477: Rural DOCS Act. To provide incentives for state Medicaid expenditures related to the expansion of substance-use treatment and recovery services targeting provider capacity.
Client expense: $275,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · second_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
S. 448/H.R. 1173 Medicare Mental Health Access Act S. 874 At-Risk Youth Medicaid Protection Act S. 1905/H.R. 3931 Excellence in Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Expansion Act S. 1169/H.R. 2687 Medicaid Coverage for Addiction Recovery Expansion Act S. 1732/H.R. 3331 To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to promote testing of incentive payments for behavioral health providers for adoption and use of certified electronic health record technology H.R. 2337: To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide for a State Medicaid option to enhance administrative matching funds to support statewide behavioral health access program activities for children under 21 years of age, and for other purposes H.R. 2509 Medicare Mental Health Inpatient Inequity Act
Client expense: $260,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
2018 · second_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 1289 - Dorothy I. Height and Whitney M. Young, Jr., Social Work Reinvestment Act S.870 Creating High-Quality Results and Outcomes Necessary to Improve Chronic (CHRONIC) Care Act of 2017 Public Law No: 115-119 (S.1028/H.R. 3759) RAISE Family Caregivers Act S. 1188/H.R.2535 - Lifespan Respite Care Reauthorization Act of 2017 S.670/H.R. 1652 - Over-the-Counter Hearing Aid Act H.R. 6 - SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act H.R.3331 - To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to promote testing of incentive payments for behavioral health providers for adoption and use of certified electronic health record technology. S.1732 - Improving Access to Behavioral Health Information Technology Act S. 1905/ H.R.3931 - Excellence in Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Expansion Act S.1016/H.R. 2556 - CONNECT for Health Act of 2017 S.2120/H.R. 5034 - International Violence Against Women Act of 2017 S.2164/H.R.2953 - To amend the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 respecting the scoring of preventive health savings. S.1334/H.R.2797 - Patient Choice and Quality Care Act of 2017 H.R.620 - ADA Education and Reform Act of 2017 S.Res.427 - A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Social Work Month during March 2018 and World Social Work Day on March 20, 2018. H.Res.770 - Supporting the goals and ideals of Social Work Month during March 2018 and World Social Work Day on March 20, 2018. H.R.3713 - Geriatrics Workforce and Caregiver Enhancement Act S. 2456/H.R. 5311 - CARA 2.0 Act of 2018 S.2301/H.R. 4778- Behavioral Health Coverage Transparency Act of 2018 S. 1015/H.R.2345 - National Suicide Hotline Improvement Act of 2017 H.R.4704 - Nursing Home CARE Act S.2227/H.R. 5306 - EMPOWER Care Act S.2076/H.R. 4256 - BOLD Infrastructure for Alzheimer's Act S.2680 - Opioid Crisis Response Act of 2018 Improving Parity for Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Coverage. H.R. 5942 - Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2018 Preserve ACA Essential Health Benefits, cost sharing subsidies, state waivers, and funding for navigators and assisters. Reduce Gun Violence: Comprehensive Legislative Solutions to firearm-related injuries and fatalities Opioid Epidemic 340B drug pricing issues Section 1115 waiver approval issues Medicare Part D program issues Medicaid non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) issues
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
2018 · second_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 5138 "Bipartisan Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) Improvement Act" H.R. 5625 "Easy Enrollment Act" H.R. 1876 "Good Samaritan Health Professionals Act" S. 2278 "State Offices of Rural Health Reathorization Act" H.R. 5674 "VA Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks (MISSION) Act" H.R. 5102 "Substance Use Disorder Workforce Loan Repayment Act" H.R. 5261 "Treatment, Education, and Community Help to Combat Addiction Act" S. 2680 "Opioid Crisis Response Act" which included S. 1850 "Jessie's Law" S. 2597 "Children's Hospital GME Support Reauthorization Act" S. 2852 "Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act" S. 204 "Right to Try Act" H.R. 2026 "Pharmaceutical Information Exchange (PIE) Act" H.R. 5795 "Overdose Prevention and Patient Safety Act" H.R. 3545 "Overdose Prevention and Patient Safety Act" H.R. 6082 "Overdose Prevention and Patient Safety Act" H.R. 4613 "Ensuring Access to Patient Healthcare Records Act" S. 1732 "Improving Access to Behavioral Health Information Technology Act" H.R. 5603 "Access to Telehealth Services for Opioid Use Disorder Act" H.R. 5483 "Special Registration for Telemedicine Clarification Act" H.R. 2 "Agricultural and Nutrition Act" S. 925 "Veterans in E-Health and Telemedicine Support Act" (H.R. 2123) S. 2315 "Over-the-Counter Drug Safety, Innovation, and Reform Act" H.R. 2953 / S. 2164 a bill to amend the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 respecting the scoring of preventive health savings S. 1028 RAISE Family Caregivers Act (P.L. 115-119) S. 445 "home Health Planning Improvement Act" H.R. 1617 "Promoting Access to Diabetic Shoes Act" H.R. 5385 "Children's Hospital GME Support Reauthorization Act" S. 2483 "Opioid Workforce Act" H.R. 5176 "Preventing Overdoses while in Emergency Rooms (POWER) Act of 2018" H.R. 5327 "Comprehensive Opioid Recovery Centers (CORC) Act of 2018" H.R. 5261 "Training, Education, and Community Help (TEACH) to Combat Addiction Act of 2018" H.R. 5695 "Emmett's Law" H.R. 5735 "Transitional Housing for Recovery in Viable Environments (THRIVE) Act" H.R. 5041 "Safe Disposal of Unused Medication Act" H.R. 4684 "Ensuring Access to Quality Sober Living Act of 2018" H.R. 5587 "Peer Support Communities of Recovery Act" H.R. 449 "Synthetic Drug Awareness Act" H.R. 4275 "Empowering Pharmacists in the Fight Against Opioid Abuse Act" H.R. 5197 "Alternatives to Opioids (ALTO) in the Emergency Department Act" H.R. 6 "Support for Patients and Communities Act" H.R. 1565 "Saving Lives, Saving Costs Act" S. 1850 "Protecting Jessica Grubb's Legacy Act" P.L. 115-141 omnibus appropriations
Client expense: $210,000 · 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 · second_quarter · Health Issues
HR 3331/S 1732 "Improving Access to Behavioral Health Information Technology Act," all provisions. HR 1628 "American Health Care Act of 2017," all provisions. HR 3545/S. 1850, "Protecting Jessica Grubb's Legacy Act". HR 6082, Overdose Prevention and Patient Safety Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2018 · first_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
S. 448/H.R. 1173 Medicare Mental Health Access Act S. 1905/H.R. 3931 Excellence in Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Expansion Act S. 1169/H.R. 2687 Medicaid Coverage for Addiction Recovery Expansion Act S. 1732/H.R. 3331 To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to promote testing of incentive payments for behavioral health providers for adoption and use of certified electronic health record technology H.R. 2337: To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide for a State Medicaid option to enhance administrative matching funds to support statewide behavioral health access program activities for children under 21 years of age, and for other purposes H.R. 2509 Medicare Mental Health Inpatient Inequity Act
Client expense: $140,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
2018 · first_quarter · Health Issues
Medicaid block grant/per capita caps; Medicaid Funding Threats/Reform; opposition to the ADA Education and Reform Act (H.R 620); ABLE Age Adjustment Act (H.R. 1874); ABLE to Work Act (H.R 1896); ABLE Financial Planning Act (H.R. 1897/S. 816); Able Age Adjustment Act (S. 817); Disability Integration Act (H.R. 2472/S. 910); Extension of Money Follows the Person Demonstration Project and support for the Ensuring Medicaid Provides Opportunities for Widespread Equity, Resources, and Care Act (also known as the EMPOWER Care Act, S.2227/H.R. 5306); RAISE Family Caregiver Act (S. 1028/ H.R. 3759); Improving Access to Behavioral Health Information Technology Act (S. 1732/H.R. 3331) and CONNECT for Health Act (S. 1732/H.R. 2556); Administration Efforts regarding Opioid Use; Disproportionate Share Hospital Funding; Disability Integration Act (S. 910 /HR 2472); and other Extender Issues (Medicare Therapy Caps, Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program; DSH Cut Delay).
Client expense: $196,828 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Administration on Aging, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2018 · first_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
S. 448/H.R. 1173 Medicare Mental Health Access Act S. 1905/H.R. 3931 Excellence in Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Expansion Act S. 1169/H.R. 2687 Medicaid Coverage for Addiction Recovery Expansion Act S. 1732/H.R. 3331 To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to promote testing of incentive payments for behavioral health providers for adoption and use of certified electronic health record technology H.R. 2337: To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide for a State Medicaid option to enhance administrative matching funds to support statewide behavioral health access program activities for children under 21 years of age, and for other purposes H.R. 2509 Medicare Mental Health Inpatient Inequity Act
Client expense: $140,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
2018 · first_quarter · Health Issues
"H.R. 1289 - Dorothy I. Height and Whitney M. Young, Jr., Social Work Reinvestment Act "S.870 Creating High-Quality Results and Outcomes Necessary to Improve Chronic (CHRONIC) Care Act of 2017 "Public Law No: 115-119 (S.1028/H.R. 3759) RAISE Family Caregivers Act "S. 1188/H.R.2535 - Lifespan Respite Care Reauthorization Act of 2017 "S.670/H.R. 1652 - Over-the-Counter Hearing Aid Act "H.R.3331 - To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to promote testing of incentive payments for behavioral health providers for adoption and use of certified electronic health record technology. "S.1732 - Improving Access to Behavioral Health Information Technology Act "S. 1905/ H.R.3931 - Excellence in Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Expansion Act "S.1016/H.R. 2556 - CONNECT for Health Act of 2017 "S.2120/H.R. 5034 - International Violence Against Women Act of 2017 "S.2164/H.R.2953 - To amend the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 respecting the scoring of preventive health savings. "S.1334/H.R.2797 - Patient Choice and Quality Care Act of 2017 "H.R.620 - ADA Education and Reform Act of 2017 "S.Res.427 - A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Social Work Month during March 2018 and World Social Work Day on March 20, 2018. "H.Res.770 - Supporting the goals and ideals of Social Work Month during March 2018 and World Social Work Day on March 20, 2018. "H.R.3713 - Geriatrics Workforce and Caregiver Enhancement Act "S. 2456/H.R. 5311 - CARA 2.0 Act of 2018 "S.2301/H.R. 4778- Behavioral Health Coverage Transparency Act of 2018 "S. 1015/H.R.2345 - National Suicide Hotline Improvement Act of 2017 "H.R.4704 - Nursing Home CARE Act "S.2227/H.R. 5306 - EMPOWER Care Act "S.2076/H.R. 4256 - BOLD Infrastructure for Alzheimer's Act "Improving Parity for Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Coverage. "Preserve ACA Essential Health Benefits, cost sharing subsidies, state waivers, and funding for navigators and assisters. "Reduce Gun Violence: Comprehensive Legislative Solutions to firearm-related injuries and fatalities "Opioid Epidemic
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
2018 · first_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 5102 and S. 2524 -- Substance Use Disorder Workforce Loan Repayment Act; H.R. 3331 and S. 1732 - Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA 2.0); Issue and policies related to mental health and substance use disorders.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · first_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
H.R. 1173: Medicare Mental Health Access Act. Legislation to amend Medicares Physician Definition, to provide for treatment of clinical psychologists as physicians for purposes of furnishing clinical psychologist services under the Medicare Program. S. 448: Medicare Mental Health Access Act. Legislation to amend Medicares Physician Definition, to provide for treatment of clinical psychologists as physicians for purposes of furnishing clinical psychologist services under the Medicare Program. H.R. 2509: Medicare Mental Health Inpatient Equity Act of 2017. Legislation To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to eliminate the 190-day lifetime limit on inpatient psychiatric hospital services under the Medicare Program. S.1169: Medicaid Coverage for Addiction Recovery Expansion Act. A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide States with an option to provide medical assistance to individuals between the ages of 22 and 64 for inpatient services to treat substance use disorders at certain facilities, and for other purposes. H.R. 1953: Treat and Reduce Obesity Act of 2017. To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the coordination of programs to prevent and treat obesity, and for other purposes. S. 830: Treat and Reduce Obesity Act of 2017. To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the coordination of programs to prevent and treat obesity, and for other purposes. H.R. 3331: To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to promote testing of incentive payments for behavioral health providers for adoption and use of certified electronic health record technology. S. 1732: Improving Access to Behavioral Health Information Technology Act H.R. 2337: To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide for a State Medicaid option to enhance administrative matching funds to support statewide behavioral health access program activities for children under 21 years of age, and for other purposes. S. 1905, HR 3931: Excellence in Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Expansion Act. To increase the number of States that may conduct Medicaid demonstration programs to improve access to community mental health services. S. 1169, H.R. 2687: Medicaid Coverage for Addiction Recovery Expansion Act. A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide States with an option to provide medical assistance to individuals between the ages of 22 and 64 for inpatient services to treat substance use disorders at certain facilities, and for other purposes.
Client expense: $46,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · first_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Excellence in Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Expansion Act (S. 1905/ H.R.3931), all provisions related to expanding and extending the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic demonstration program by one year and eight states. Medicaid CARE Act (S. 1169), all provisions related to expanding the number of residential substance use treatment facilities through Medicaid. Mental Health Access Improvement Act (S. 1879/H.R. 3032), all provisions related to allowing marriage and family therapists and mental health counselors to directly bill Medicare for their services. CHIP Mental Health Parity Act (H.R. 3192), all provisions related to ensuring equitable treatment coverage of mental illness and substance use disorder under the Childrens Health Insurance Program. Medicaid Reentry Act (H.R. 4005), all provisions related to allowing states the flexibility to restart Medicaid coverage for incarcerated individuals up to 30 days prior to their release. Improving Access to Behavioral Health Information Technology Act (S. 1732/H.R.3331), all provisions related to tasking the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) with creating a demonstration project to incentivize the use of EHR systems in various settings, including mental health and addiction treatment organizations.
Client expense: $127,014 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · first_quarter · Health Issues
Mental Health in Schools Act (S. 1370/H.R. 2913), all provisions related to the implementation evidence-based programs for youth and young adults within the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). Strengthening the Addiction Treatment Workforce Act (S. 1453), all provisions related to making addiction treatment centers eligible participating sites in the National Health Service Corps program. Improving Access to Mental Health Services Act (S. 2533), all provisions relating to allowing National Health Service Corps mental health professionals to deliver service in various community-based settings. Substance Use Disorder Workforce Loan Repayment Act (S. 2524/H.R.5102), all provisions related to creating a federal student loan forgiveness program dedicated specifically to substance use disorder treatment professionals. Addiction Treatment Access Improvement Act (H.R. 3692/S.2317), select provisions relating to what provider types would be allowed to prescribe buprenorphine up the 275 patient cap. Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA 2.0) (S. 1732/H.R.3331), all provisions related to prevention, treatment, recovery, law enforcement, criminal justice and overdose reversal grant programs.
Client expense: $127,014 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · first_quarter · Health Issues
HR 3331/S 1732 "Improving Access to Behavioral Health Information Technology Act," all provisions. HR 1628 "American Health Care Act of 2017," all provisions. HR 3545/S. 1850, "Protecting Jessica Grubb's Legacy Act".
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2018 · first_quarter · Alcohol and Drug Abuse
National Drug Abuse Crisis and related bills. 42 CFR Part 2 - advocating to align 42 CFR Part 2 (substance use privacy regulations) with HIPAA to allow appropriate access to patient information that is essential for providing whole-person care. Advocating for the introduction of House and Senate legislation - the Overdose Prevention and Patient Safety Act, H.R. 3545, and the Protecting Jessica Grubb's Legacy Act, S. 1850. Behavioral Health Information Technology, extending health information technology assistance eligibility to more mental health and substance use disorder professionals and facilities. Specifically H.R. 3331 and S. 1732, the Improving Access to Behavioral Health Information Technology Act. Telehealth, reforming barriers to Medicare reimbursement. Specifically, the CONNECT for Health Act, S. 1016/H.R. 2556. Medicare coverage of Mental Health Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists - the Mental Health Access Improvement Act, H.R. 3032, and the Seniors Mental Health Access Improvement Act, S. 1879. Mental Health Parity Behavioral Health Senate Finance Committee Chronic Care Reform in Medicare - S. 870, Creating High-Quality Results and Outcomes Necessary to Improve (CHRONIC) Care Act of 2017.
Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Natl Drug Control Policy (NDCP), SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2018 · first_quarter · Health Issues
National Drug Abuse Crisis and related bills. 42 CFR Part 2 - advocating to align 42 CFR Part 2 (substance use privacy regulations) with HIPAA to allow appropriate access to patient information that is essential for providing whole-person care. Advocating for the introduction of House and Senate legislation - the Overdose Prevention and Patient Safety Act, H.R. 3545, and the Protecting Jessica Grubb's Legacy Act, S. 1850. Behavioral Health Information Technology, extending health information technology assistance eligibility to more mental health and substance use disorder professionals and facilities. Specifically H.R. 3331 and S. 1732, the Improving Access to Behavioral Health Information Technology Act. Telehealth, reforming barriers to Medicare reimbursement. Specifically, the CONNECT for Health Act, S. 1016/H.R. 2556. Medicare coverage of Mental Health Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists - the Mental Health Access Improvement Act, H.R. 3032, and the Seniors Mental Health Access Improvement Act, S. 1879. Mental Health Parity Behavioral Health Senate Finance Committee Chronic Care Reform in Medicare - S. 870, Creating High-Quality Results and Outcomes Necessary to Improve (CHRONIC) Care Act of 2017.
Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Natl Drug Control Policy (NDCP), SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2018 · first_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
National Drug Abuse Crisis and related bills. 42 CFR Part 2 - advocating to align 42 CFR Part 2 (substance use privacy regulations) with HIPAA to allow appropriate access to patient information that is essential for providing whole-person care. Advocating for the introduction of House and Senate legislation - the Overdose Prevention and Patient Safety Act, H.R. 3545, and the Protecting Jessica Grubb's Legacy Act, S. 1850. Behavioral Health Information Technology, extending health information technology assistance eligibility to more mental health and substance use disorder professionals and facilities. Specifically H.R. 3331 and S. 1732, the Improving Access to Behavioral Health Information Technology Act. Telehealth, reforming barriers to Medicare reimbursement. Specifically, the CONNECT for Health Act, S. 1016/H.R. 2556. Medicare coverage of Mental Health Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists - the Mental Health Access Improvement Act, H.R. 3032, and the Seniors Mental Health Access Improvement Act, S. 1879. Mental Health Parity Behavioral Health Senate Finance Committee Chronic Care Reform in Medicare - S. 870, Creating High-Quality Results and Outcomes Necessary to Improve (CHRONIC) Care Act of 2017.
Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Natl Drug Control Policy (NDCP), SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2017 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
S 1517 / HR 2957 "Behavioral Health Information Technology Act," all provisions. S 1685 "Behavioral Health Information Technology Coordination Act of 2013," all provisions. HR 3717 "Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2013," all provisions. HR 4574 "Strengthening Mental Health in Our Communities Act of 2014," all provisions. HR 2646 Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2015,all provisions. S 1893 Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act of 2015,all provisions. S 1945 Mental Health Reform Act of 2015,all provisions. HR 6 21st Century Cures Act, all provisions. Issues pertaining to a Senate version of the 21st Century Cures Act. HR 4435 "Comprehensive Behavioral Health Reform and Recovery Act of 2016," all provisions. S 2680 "Mental Health Reform Act of 2016," all provisions. S 2691 "Integrating Behavioral Health Through Technology Act of 2016," all provisions. HR 3331/S 1732 "Improving Access to Behavioral Health Information Technology Act," all provisions. HR 1628 "American Health Care Act of 2017," all provisions.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2017 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Excellence in Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Expansion Act (S. 1905/ H.R.3931), all provisions related to expanding and extending the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic demonstration program by one year and eight states. Improving Access to Behavioral Health Information Technology Act (S. 1732/H.R.3331), all provisions related to tasking the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) with creating a demonstration project to incentivize the use of EHR systems in various settings, including mental health and addiction treatment organizations. Medicaid CARE Act (S. 1169), all provisions related to expanding the number of residential substance use treatment facilities through Medicaid. Mental Health Access Improvement Act (S. 1879/H.R. 3032) all provisions related to allowing marriage and family therapists and mental health counselors to directly bill Medicare for their services CHIP Mental Health Parity Act (H.R. 3192) all provisions related to ensuring equitable treatment coverage of mental illness and substance use disorder under the Childrens Health Insurance Program. Breaking Addiction Act (H.R. 2239), all provisions related to allowing state Medicaid programs to cover residential addiction treatment in facilities of 16 or more beds. Medicaid Reentry Act (H.R. 4005) All provisions related to allowing states the flexibility to restart Medicaid coverage for incarcerated individuals up to 30 days prior to their release.
Client expense: $51,019 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE