Medicare Choices Empowerment and Protection Act

assist client with issues pertaining to medicare and medicaid. HR 6674 Medicare Crisis Program 2020; S3864 Medicare Mental Health Inpatient Equity Act of 2020; HR6811 WIC Act 2020; HR 4618 Medicare Hearing Act; S1114 Medicare Adv Quality Payment Relief Act; HR4665 Medicare Vision Act; HR913 Clinical Treatment Act 2019; HR1264 Payment Commission Data Act 2019; HR 1390 Mobile Health Record Act; HR1394 Medigap Consumer Protection 2019; HR1409 Transparency in all Healthcare Pricing Act 2019; HR1425 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Enhance Act; S.3 Keeping Insurance Affordable of 2019; S470 Medicaid at 50 Act; S773 Telelhealth Innovation and Improvement Act; S377 Medicare Negotiation and Competitive Licensing Act 2019; S618 Medicare Choices Empowerment and Protection Act;

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $15,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

assist client with issues pertaining to medicare and medicaid. HR6674 Medicare Crisis Program 2020; S3864 Medicare Mental Health Inpatient Equity Act of 2020; HR6811 WIC Act 2020; HR6445,S3563 Food Assistance for Kids and Families during COVID 2020.HR 6281, S3500 Medicare Wage Index Parity Act 2020; HR 4618 Medicare Hearing Act;HR913 Clinical Treatment Act 2019; HR1264 Payment Commission Data Act 2019; HR1390 Mobile Health Record Act; HR1394 Medigap Consumer Protection 2019; HR1409 Transparency in all Healthcare Pricing Act 2019; HR1425 Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act; S470 Medicaid at 50 Act; S773 Telehealth Innovation and Improvement Act; S377 Medicare Negotiation and Competitive Licensing Act 2019; S618 Medicare Choices Empowerment and Protection Act.; S1114 Medicare Adv Quality Payment Relief Act; H.R.2564 Medicare Enrollment Protection Act; H.R.275 Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act of 2019;H.R.884 Medicare Mental Health Access Act; H.R.3127 Medicare Home Health Flexibility Act; H.R.1384 Medicare for All Act of 2019.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $11,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Discussed importance of high-quality electronic advance medical directives for all adults over the age of 18 years that can be digitally accessed 24 hours/day, 7 days/week in the cloud by qualified medical health professionals, hospitals and other providers, and consumers anywhere in the world as part of a consumer's electronic medical record. Seeking consideration of ADs as a required, or at minimum strongly encouraged, added benefit to Medicare Advantage (MA) plans. Support proposals to incentivize Medicare/Medicaid beneficiaries and federal employees through FEHBP to create and store a digital AD. Endorsed legislation, the Medicare Choices Empowerment & Protection Act (S. 1503/HR 3181 last Congress), introduced by Senators Coons & Cassidy & Reps Black, Thompson, Welch, and Collins, to provide a one-time financial incentive to Medicare beneficiaries who voluntarily register an advance care plan. This bill has been reintroduced in the Senate (S. 618). Working to get advance care planning included as part of the Covid-19 stimulus legislation.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE

Discussed importance of high-quality electronic advance medical directives for all adults over the age of 18 years that can be digitally accessed 24 hours/day, 7 days/week in the cloud by qualified medical health professionals, hospitals and other providers, and consumers anywhere in the world as part of a consumer's electronic medical record. Seeking consideration of ADs as a required, or at minimum strongly encouraged, added benefit to Medicare Advantage (MA) plans. Support proposals to incentivize Medicare/Medicaid beneficiaries and federal employees through FEHBP to create and store a digital AD. Endorsed legislation, the Medicare Choices Empowerment & Protection Act (S. 1503/HR 3181 last Congress), introduced by Senators Coons & Cassidy & Reps Black, Thompson, Welch, and Collins, to provide a one-time financial incentive to Medicare beneficiaries who voluntarily register an advance care plan. This bill has been reintroduced in the Senate (S. 618). Working to get advance care planning included as part of the Covid-19 stimulus legislation.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $15,000

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE

assist client with issues pertaining to medicare and medicaid. HR 6674 Medicare Crisis Program 2020; S3864 Medicare Mental Health Inpatient Equity Act of 2020; HR6811 WIC Act 2020; HR 4618 Medicare Hearing Act; S1114 Medicare Adv Quality Payment Relief Act; HR4665 Medicare Vision Act; HR913 Clinical Treatment Act 2019; HR1264 Payment Commission Data Act 2019; HR 1390 Mobile Health Record Act; HR1394 Medigap Consumer Protection 2019; HR1409 Transparency in all Healthcare Pricing Act 2019; HR1425 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Enhance Act; S.3 Keeping Insurance Affordable of 2019; S470 Medicaid at 50 Act; S773 Telelhealth Innovation and Improvement Act; S377 Medicare Negotiation and Competitive Licensing Act 2019; S618 Medicare Choices Empowerment and Protection Act;

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

assist client with issues pertaining to medicare and medicaid. HR6674 Medicare Crisis Program 2020; S3864 Medicare Mental Health Inpatient Equity Act of 2020; HR6811 WIC Act 2020; HR6445,S3563 Food Assistance for Kids and Families during COVID 2020.HR 6281, S3500 Medicare Wage Index Parity Act 2020; HR 4618 Medicare Hearing Act;HR913 Clinical Treatment Act 2019; HR1264 Payment Commission Data Act 2019; HR1390 Mobile Health Record Act; HR1394 Medigap Consumer Protection 2019; HR1409 Transparency in all Healthcare Pricing Act 2019; HR1425 Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act; S470 Medicaid at 50 Act; S773 Telehealth Innovation and Improvement Act; S377 Medicare Negotiation and Competitive Licensing Act 2019; S618 Medicare Choices Empowerment and Protection Act.; S1114 Medicare Adv Quality Payment Relief Act; H.R.2564 Medicare Enrollment Protection Act; H.R.275 Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act of 2019;H.R.884 Medicare Mental Health Access Act; H.R.3127 Medicare Home Health Flexibility Act; H.R.1384 Medicare for All Act of 2019.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $11,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 647/S. 2080, Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act; S. 1993, Patient Rights Act; H.R. 5036/S. 2836, Put Patients First Act; H.R. 6800, The Heroes Act - related to telehealth; S. 618, Medicare Choices Empowerment and Protection Act

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

Government targets: SENATE

Price transparency, out-of-network reimbursement of emergency medical services, surprise medical bills Opioids, pain management Federal funding for Substance Use Disorder treatments Drug Shortages P.L.116-139-Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act P.L.116-142-Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 H.R.501-Poison Center Network Enhancement Act of 2019 H.R.861-End Surprise Billing Act of 2019 H.R.1301-Mental Health Telemedicine Expansion Act H.R.1309-Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act H.R.1418-Competitive Health Insurance Reform Act of 2019 H.R.1554-Resident Education Deferred Interest (REDI) Act H.R.1682-Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act of 2019 H.R.1767-Excellence in Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Expansion Act H.R.2281-Easy Medication Access and Treatment (MAT) for Opioid Addiction Act H.R.2328-Reauthorizing and Extending Americas Community Health Act H.R.2464-End the Cycle of Violence Act of 2019 H.R.2482-Mainstreaming Addiction Treatment Act of 2019 H.R.2519-Improving Mental Health Access from the Emergency Department Act of 2019 H.R.2550-Prevent Blood Loss with Emergency Equipment Devices Act of 2019 H.R.2569-Comprehensive Addiction Resources Emergency Act of 2019 H.R.3107-Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2019 H.R.3417-Beneficiary Education Tools, Telehealth, and Extenders Reauthorization Act of 2019 H.R.3502-Protecting People From Surprise Medical Bills Act H.R.3630-No Surprises Act H.R.3984-Health Care Safety Net Enhancement Act of 2019 H.R.4861-Effective Suicide Screening and Assessment in the Emergency Department Act of 2019 H.R.4932-Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies for Health Act of 2019 H.R.5800-Ban Surprise Billing Act H.R.5826-Consumer Protections Against Surprise Medical Bills Act of 2020 H.R.6800-Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions (HEROES) Act H.R.6910-Emergency Room Hero and Patient Safety Act H.R.7059-Coronavirus Provider Protection Act H.R.7255-Coronavirus Health Care Worker Wellness Act of 2020 S.289-Rural Physician Workforce Production Act of 2019 S.299-Geriatrics Workforce Improvement Act S.350-Competitive Health Insurance Reform Act of 2019 S.618-Medicare Choices Empowerment and Protection Act S.753-Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act of 2019 S.824-Excellence in Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Expansion Act S.851-Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act S.1199-Poison Center Network Enhancement Act of 2019 S.1266-Protecting Patients from Surprise Medical Bills Act S.1334-Improving Mental Health Access from the Emergency Department S.1350-Good Samaritan Health Professionals Act of 2019 S.1365-Comprehensive Addiction Resources Emergency Act of 2019 S.1531-Stopping The Outrageous Practice of Surprise Medical Bills Act of 2019 S.1895-Lower Health Care Costs Act S.2074-Mainstreaming Addiction Treatment Act of 2019 S.2741-Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2019 S.3006-Effective Suicide Screening and Assessment in the Emergency Department Act of 2019 S.3143-Magnet Injury Prevention Act S.3346-Prevent Blood Loss with Emergency Equipment Devices Act of 2020

H.R.861-End Surprise Billing Act of 2019 H.R.1301-Mental Health Telemedicine Expansion Act H.R.1682-Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act of 2019 H.R.3417-Beneficiary Education Tools, Telehealth, and Extenders Reauthorization Act of 2019 S.618-Medicare Choices Empowerment and Protection Act S.753-Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act of 2019

Client expense: $314,376 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R.861-End Surprise Billing Act of 2019 H.R.1301-Mental Health Telemedicine Expansion Act H.R.1682-Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act of 2019 H.R.3417-Beneficiary Education Tools, Telehealth, and Extenders Reauthorization Act of 2019 S.618-Medicare Choices Empowerment and Protection Act S.753-Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act of 2019

Client expense: $595,871 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Price transparency, out-of-network reimbursement of emergency medical services, surprise medical bills Opioids, pain management Federal funding for Substance Use Disorder treatments Drug Shortages H.R.501-Poison Center Network Enhancement Act of 2019 H.R.861-End Surprise Billing Act of 2019 H.R.1301-Mental Health Telemedicine Expansion Act H.R.1309-Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act H.R.1418-Competitive Health Insurance Reform Act of 2019 H.R.1554-Resident Education Deferred Interest (REDI) Act H.R.1682-Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act of 2019 H.R.1767-Excellence in Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Expansion Act H.R.2281-Easy Medication Access and Treatment (MAT) for Opioid Addiction Act H.R.2328-Reauthorizing and Extending Americas Community Health Act H.R.2464-End the Cycle of Violence Act of 2019 H.R.2482-Mainstreaming Addiction Treatment Act of 2019 H.R.2519-Improving Mental Health Access from the Emergency Department Act of 2019 H.R.2550-Prevent Blood Loss with Emergency Equipment Devices Act of 2019 H.R.2569-Comprehensive Addiction Resources Emergency Act of 2019 H.R.3107-Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2019 H.R.3417-Beneficiary Education Tools, Telehealth, and Extenders Reauthorization Act of 2019 H.R.3502-Protecting People From Surprise Medical Bills Act H.R.3630-No Surprises Act H.R.3984-Health Care Safety Net Enhancement Act of 2019 H.R.4861-Effective Suicide Screening and Assessment in the Emergency Department Act of 2019 H.R.4932-Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies for Health Act of 2019 H.R.5800-Ban Surprise Billing Act H.R.5826-Consumer Protections Against Surprise Medical Bills Act of 2020 S.289-Rural Physician Workforce Production Act of 2019 S.299-Geriatrics Workforce Improvement Act S.350-Competitive Health Insurance Reform Act of 2019 S.618-Medicare Choices Empowerment and Protection Act S.753-Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act of 2019 S.824-Excellence in Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Expansion Act S.851-Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act S.1199-Poison Center Network Enhancement Act of 2019 S.1266-Protecting Patients from Surprise Medical Bills Act S.1334-Improving Mental Health Access from the Emergency Department S.1350-Good Samaritan Health Professionals Act of 2019 S.1365-Comprehensive Addiction Resources Emergency Act of 2019 S.1531-Stopping The Outrageous Practice of Surprise Medical Bills Act of 2019 S.1895-Lower Health Care Costs Act S.2074-Mainstreaming Addiction Treatment Act of 2019 S.2741-Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2019 S.3006-Effective Suicide Screening and Assessment in the Emergency Department Act of 2019 S.3143-Magnet Injury Prevention Act S.3346-Prevent Blood Loss with Emergency Equipment Devices Act of 2020

assist client with issues pertaining to medicare and medicaid. HR 6674 Medicare Crisis Program 2020; S3864 Medicare Mental Health Inpatient Equity Act of 2020; HR6811 WIC Act 2020; HR 4618 Medicare Hearing Act; S1114 Medicare Adv Quality Payment Relief Act; HR4665 Medicare Vision Act; HR913 Clinical Treatment Act 2019; HR1264 Payment Commission Data Act 2019; HR 1390 Mobile Health Record Act; HR1394 Medigap Consumer Protection 2019; HR1409 Transparency in all Healthcare Pricing Act 2019; HR1425 State health Care Premium Reduction Act; S.3 Keeping Insurance Affordable of 2019; S470 Medicaid at 50 Act; S773 Telelhealth Innovation and Improvement Act; S377 Medicare Negotiation and Competitive Licensing Act 2019; S618 Medicare Choices Empowerment and Protection Act;

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

assist client with issues pertaining to medicare and medicaid. HR6674 Medicare Crisis Program 2020; S3864 Medicare Mental Health Inpatient Equity Act of 2020; HR6811 WIC Act 2020; HR6445,S3563 Food Assistance for Kids and Families during COVID 2020.HR 6281, S3500 Medicare Wage Index Parity Act 2020; HR 4618 Medicare Hearing Act;HR913 Clinical Treatment Act 2019; HR1264 Payment Commission Data Act 2019; HR1390 Mobile Health Record Act; HR1394 Medigap Consumer Protection 2019; HR1409 Transparency in all Healthcare Pricing Act 2019; HR1425 State Healthcare Premium Reduction Act; S470 Medicaid at 50 Act; S773 Telehealth Innovation and Improvement Act; S377 Medicare Negotiation and Competitive Licensing Act 2019; S618 Medicare Choices Empowerment and Protection Act.; S1114 Medicare Adv Quality Payment Relief Act; H.R.2564 Medicare Enrollment Protection Act; H.R.275 Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act of 2019;H.R.884 Medicare Mental Health Access Act; H.R.3127 Medicare Home Health Flexibility Act; H.R.1384 Medicare for All Act of 2019.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $11,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 647/S. 2080, Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act; S. 1993, Patient Rights Act; H.R. 5036/S. 2836, Put Patients First Act; H.R. 6800, The Heroes Act - related to telehealth; S. 618, Medicare Choices Empowerment and Protection Act

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

Government targets: SENATE

Discussed importance of high-quality electronic advance medical directives for all adults over the age of 18 years that can be digitally accessed 24 hours/day, 7 days/week in the cloud by qualified medical health professionals, hospitals and other providers, and consumers anywhere in the world as part of a consumer's electronic medical record. Seeking consideration of ADs as a required, or at minimum strongly encouraged, added benefit to Medicare Advantage (MA) plans. Support proposals to incentivize Medicare/Medicaid beneficiaries and federal employees through FEHBP to create and store a digital AD. Endorsed legislation, the Medicare Choices Empowerment & Protection Act (S. 1503/HR 3181 last Congress), introduced by Senators Coons & Cassidy & Reps Black, Thompson, Welch, and Collins, to provide a one-time financial incentive to Medicare beneficiaries who voluntarily register an advance care plan. This bill has been reintroduced in the Senate (S. 618). Working to get advance care planning included as part of the Covid-19 stimulus legislation.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $15,000

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE

assist client with issues pertaining to medicare and medicaid. HR 4618 Medicare Hearing Act; S1114 Medicare Adv Quality Payment Relief Act; HR4665 Medicare Vision Act; HR913 Clinical Treatment Act 2019; HR1264 Payment Commission Data Act 2019; HR 1390 Mobile Health Record Act; HR1394 Medigap Consumer Protection 2019; HR1409 Transparency in all Healthcare Pricing Act 2019; HR1425 State health Care Premium Reduction Act; S.3 Keeping Insurance Affordable of 2019; S470 Medicaid at 50 Act; S773 Telelhealth Innovation and Improvement Act; S377 Medicare Negotiation and Competitive Licensing Act 2019; S618 Medicare Choices Empowerment and Protection Act.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

assist client with issues pertaining to medicare and medicaid. HR 4618 Medicare Hearing Act;HR913 Clinical Treatment Act 2019; HR1264 Payment Commission Data Act 2019; HR1390 Mobile Health Record Act; HR1394 Medigap Consumer Protection 2019; HR1409 Transparency in all Healthcare Pricing Act 2019; HR1425 State Healthcare Premium Reduction Act; S470 Medicaid at 50 Act; S773 Telehealth Innovation and Improvement Act; S377 Medicare Negotiation and Competitive Licensing Act 2019; S618 Medicare Choices Empowerment and Protection Act.; S1114 Medicare Adv Quality Payment Relief Act; H.R.2564 Medicare Enrollment Protection Act; H.R.275 Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act of 2019;H.R.884 Medicare Mental Health Access Act; H.R.3127 Medicare Home Health Flexibility Act; H.R.1384 Medicare for All Act of 2019.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Discussed importance of high-quality electronic advance medical directives for all adults over the age of 18 years that can be digitally accessed 24 hours/day, 7 days/week in the cloud by qualified medical health professionals, hospitals and other providers, and consumers anywhere in the world as part of a consumer's electronic medical record. Seeking consideration of ADs as a required, or at minimum strongly encouraged, added benefit to Medicare Advantage (MA) plans. Support proposals to incentivize Medicare/Medicaid beneficiaries and federal employees through FEHBP to create and store a digital AD. Endorsed legislation, the Medicare Choices Empowerment & Protection Act (S. 1503/HR 3181 last Congress), introduced by Senators Coons & Cassidy & Reps Black, Thompson, Welch, and Collins, to provide a one-time financial incentive to Medicare beneficiaries who voluntarily register an advance care plan. This bill has been reintroduced in the Senate (S. 618)

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

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE

Discussed importance of high-quality electronic advance medical directives for all adults over the age of 18 years that can be digitally accessed 24 hours/day, 7 days/week in the cloud by qualified medical health professionals, hospitals and other providers, and consumers anywhere in the world as part of a consumer's electronic medical record. Seeking consideration of ADs as a required, or at minimum strongly encouraged, added benefit to Medicare Advantage (MA) plans. Support proposals to incentivize Medicare/Medicaid beneficiaries and federal employees through FEHBP to create and store a digital AD. Endorsed legislation, the Medicare Choices Empowerment & Protection Act (S. 1503/HR 3181 last Congress), introduced by Senators Coons & Cassidy & Reps Black, Thompson, Welch, and Collins, to provide a one-time financial incentive to Medicare beneficiaries who voluntarily register an advance care plan. This bill has been reintroduced in the Senate (S. 618)

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

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE

Discussed importance of high-quality electronic advance medical directives for all adults over the age of 18 years that can be digitally accessed 24 hours/day, 7 days/week in the cloud by qualified medical health professionals, hospitals and other providers, and consumers anywhere in the world as part of a consumer's electronic medical record. Seeking consideration of ADs as a required, or at minimum strongly encouraged, added benefit to Medicare Advantage (MA) plans. Support proposals to incentivize Medicare/Medicaid beneficiaries and federal employees through FEHBP to create and store a digital AD. Endorsed legislation, the Medicare Choices Empowerment & Protection Act (S. 1503/HR 3181 last Congress), introduced by Senators Coons & Cassidy & Reps Black, Thompson, Welch, and Collins, to provide a one-time financial incentive to Medicare beneficiaries who voluntarily register an advance care plan. This bill has been reintroduced in the Senate (S. 618).

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

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Discussed importance of high-quality electronic advance medical directives for all adults over the age of 18 years that can be digitally accessed 24 hours/day, 7 days/week in the cloud by qualified medical health professionals, hospitals and other providers, and consumers anywhere in the world as part of a consumer's electronic medical record. Seeking consideration of ADs as a required, or at minimum strongly encouraged, added benefit to Medicare Advantage (MA) plans. Support proposals to incentivize Medicare/Medicaid beneficiaries and federal employees through FEHBP to create and store a digital AD. Endorsed legislation, the Medicare Choices Empowerment & Protection Act (S. 1503/HR 3181 last Congress), introduced by Senators Coons & Cassidy & Reps Black, Thompson, Welch, and Collins, to provide a one-time financial incentive to Medicare beneficiaries who voluntarily register an advance care plan. This bill has been reintroduced in the Senate (S. 618)

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

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE

H.R.861-End Surprise Billing Act of 2019 H.R.1301-Mental Health Telemedicine Expansion Act H.R.1682-Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act of 2019 H.R.3417-Beneficiary Education Tools, Telehealth, and Extenders Reauthorization Act of 2019 S.618-Medicare Choices Empowerment and Protection Act S.753-Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act of 2019

Client expense: $861,628 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Price transparency, out-of-network reimbursement of emergency medical services, surprise medical bills Opioids, pain management Federal funding for Substance Use Disorder treatments Drug Shortages H.R.501-Poison Center Network Enhancement Act of 2019 H.R.861-End Surprise Billing Act of 2019 H.R.1301-Mental Health Telemedicine Expansion Act H.R.1309-Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act H.R.1418-Competitive Health Insurance Reform Act of 2019 H.R.1554-Resident Education Deferred Interest (REDI) Act H.R.1682-Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act of 2019 H.R.1767-Excellence in Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Expansion Act H.R.2281-Easy MAT for Opioid Addiction Act H.R.2328-Reauthorizing and Extending Americas Community Health Act H.R.2464-End the Cycle of Violence Act of 2019 H.R.2482-Mainstreaming Addiction Treatment Act of 2019 H.R.2519-Improving Mental Health Access from the Emergency Department Act of 2019 H.R.2550-Prevent Blood Loss with Emergency Equipment Devices Act of 2019 H.R.2569-Comprehensive Addiction Resources Emergency Act of 2019 H.R.3107-Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2019 H.R.3417-Beneficiary Education Tools, Telehealth, and Extenders Reauthorization Act of 2019 H.R.3502-Protecting People From Surprise Medical Bills Act H.R.3630-No Surprises Act H.R.3984-Health Care Safety Net Enhancement Act of 2019 H.R.4861-Effective Suicide Screening and Assessment in the Emergency Department Act of 2019 H.R.4932-Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies for Health Act of 2019 S.289-Rural Physician Workforce Production Act of 2019 S.299-Geriatrics Workforce Improvement Act S.350-Competitive Health Insurance Reform Act of 2019 S.618-Medicare Choices Empowerment and Protection Act S.753-Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act of 2019 S.824-Excellence in Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Expansion Act S.851-Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act S.1173-Emergency Medical Services for Children Program Reauthorization Act of 2019 S.1199-Poison Center Network Enhancement Act of 2019 S.1266-Protecting Patients from Surprise Medical Bills Act S.1334-Improving Mental Health Access from the Emergency Department S.1350-Good Samaritan Health Professionals Act of 2019 S.1365-Comprehensive Addiction Resources Emergency Act of 2019 S.1531-Stopping The Outrageous Practice of Surprise Medical Bills Act of 2019 S.1895-Lower Health Care Costs Act S.2074-Mainstreaming Addiction Treatment Act of 2019 S.2741-Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2019 S.3006-Effective Suicide Screening and Assessment in the Emergency Department Act of 2019 S.3143-Magnet Injury Prevention Act

Price transparency, out-of-network reimbursement of emergency medical services, surprise medical bills Opioids, pain management Federal funding for Substance Use Disorder treatments Drug Shortages H.R.501-Poison Center Network Enhancement Act of 2019 H.R.776-Emergency Medical Services for Children Program Reauthorization Act of 2019 H.R.861-End Surprise Billing Act of 2019 H.R.1301-Mental Health Telemedicine Expansion Act H.R.1309-Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act H.R.1418-Competitive Health Insurance Reform Act of 2019 H.R.1554-Resident Education Deferred Interest (REDI) Act H.R.1682-Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act of 2019 H.R.1767-Excellence in Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Expansion Act H.R.2281-Easy MAT for Opioid Addiction Act H.R.2328-Reauthorizing and Extending Americas Community Health Act H.R.2464-End the Cycle of Violence Act of 2019 H.R.2482-Mainstreaming Addiction Treatment Act of 2019 H.R.2519-Improving Mental Health Access from the Emergency Department Act of 2019 H.R.2550-Prevent Blood Loss with Emergency Equipment Devices Act of 2019 H.R.3107-Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2019 H.R.3417-Beneficiary Education Tools, Telehealth, and Extenders Reauthorization Act of 2019 H.R.3502-Protecting People From Surprise Medical Bills Act H.R.3630-No Surprises Act H.R.3984-Health Care Safety Net Enhancement Act of 2019 S.289-Rural Physician Workforce Production Act of 2019 S.299-Geriatrics Workforce Improvement Act S.350-Competitive Health Insurance Reform Act of 2019 S.618-Medicare Choices Empowerment and Protection Act S.753-Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act of 2019 S.824-Excellence in Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Expansion Act S.851-Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act S.1173-Emergency Medical Services for Children Program Reauthorization Act of 2019 S.1199-Poison Center Network Enhancement Act of 2019 S.1266-Protecting Patients from Surprise Medical Bills Act S.1334-Improving Mental Health Access from the Emergency Department S.1531-Stopping The Outrageous Practice of Surprise Medical Bills Act of 2019 S.1895-Lower Health Care Costs Act S.2074-Mainstreaming Addiction Treatment Act of 2019

H.R.861-End Surprise Billing Act of 2019 H.R.1301-Mental Health Telemedicine Expansion Act H.R.1682-Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act of 2019 H.R.3417-Beneficiary Education Tools, Telehealth, and Extenders Reauthorization Act of 2019 S.618-Medicare Choices Empowerment and Protection Act S.753-Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act of 2019

Client expense: $419,250 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

assist client with issues pertaining to medicare and medicaid. HR913 Clinical Treatment Act 2019; HR1264 Payment Commission Data Act 2019; HR 1390 Mobile Health Record Act; HR1394 Medigap Consumer Protection 2019; HR1409 Transparency in all Healthcare Pricing Act 2019; HR1425 State health Care Premium Reduction Act; S-3 Keeping Insurance Affordable of 2019; S470 Medicaid at 50 Act; S773 Telelhealth Innovation and Improvement Act; S377 Medicare Negotiation and Competitive Licensing Act 2019; S618 Medicare Choices Empowerment and Protection Act.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

assist client with issues pertaining to medicare and medicaid. HR913 Clinical Treatment Act 2019; HR1264 Payment Commission Data Act 2019; HR1390 Mobile Health Record Act; HR1394 Medigap Consumer Protection 2019; HR1409 Transparency in all Healthcare Pricing Act 2019; HR1425 State Healthcare Premium Reduction Act; S470 Medicaid at 50 Act; S773 Telehealth Innovation and Improvement Act; S377 Medicare Negotiation and Competitive Licensing Act 2019; S618 Medicare Choices Empowerment and Protection Act.; H.R.2564 Medicare Enrollment Protection Act; H.R.275 Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act of 2019;H.R.884 Medicare Mental Health Access Act; H.R.3127 Medicare Home Health Flexibility Act; H.R.1384 Medicare for All Act of 2019.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Insurance-related provisions pertaining to modifying PL 111-148 are reported on the HCR (Health Issues) page. Contacts regarding the Medicare Choices Empowerment and Protection Act (S. 618), to give beneficiaries and others online access to model advance directives that choose life-saving treatment, food and fluids equally with those that reject them in order to offset widespread efforts to nudge patients to agree to forego life-saving treatment. Contacts in support of eliminating "advance care planning services" from the CMS list of services in the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule payment rule. Contacts regarding administrative changes to Medicare part D requiring step therapy and drug price capping based on a look-back period as it would relate to the delay or denial of life-saving medication. Contacts regarding the Older Americans Act reauthorization as it would relate to the pressuring patients to reject treatment against their wishes. No position taken this quarter.

Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)

Discussed importance of high-quality electronic advance medical directives for all adults over the age of 18 years that can be digitally accessed 24 hours/day, 7 days/week in the cloud by qualified medical health professionals, hospitals and other providers, and consumers anywhere in the world as part of a consumer's electronic medical record. Seeking consideration of ADs as a required, or at minimum strongly encouraged, added benefit to Medicare Advantage (MA) plans. Support proposals to incentivize Medicare/Medicaid beneficiaries and federal employees through FEHBP to create and store a digital AD. Endorsed legislation, the Medicare Choices Empowerment & Protection Act (S. 1503/HR 3181 last Congress), introduced by Senators Coons & Cassidy & Reps Black, Thompson, Welch, and Collins, to provide a one-time financial incentive to Medicare beneficiaries who voluntarily register an advance care plan. This bill has been reintroduced in the Senate (S. 618)

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

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE

Insurance-related provisions pertaining to modifying PL 111-148 are reported on the HCR (Health Issues) page. Contacts regarding the Medicare Choices Empowerment and Protection Act (S. 618), to give beneficiaries and others online access to model advance directives that choose life-saving treatment, food and fluids equally with those that reject them in order to offset widespread efforts to nudge patients to agree to forego life-saving treatment. Contacts in support of eliminating "advance care planning services" from the CMS list of services in the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule payment rule. Contacts regarding administrative changes to Medicare part D requiring step therapy and drug price capping based on a look-back period as it would relate to the delay or denial of life-saving medication. Contacts regarding the Older Americans Act reauthorization as it would relate to the pressuring patients to reject treatment against their wishes. No position taken this quarter.

Client expense: $90,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)

assist client with issues pertaining to medicare and medicaid. HR913 Clinical Treatment Act 2019; HR1264 Payment Commission Data Act 2019; HR1390 Mobile Health Record Act; HR1394 Medigap Consumer Protection 2019; HR1409 Transparency in all Healthcare Pricing Act 2019; HR1425 State Healthcare Premium Reduction Act; S470 Medicaid at 50 Act; S773 Telehealth Innovation and Improvement Act; S377 Medicare Negotiation and Competitive Licensing Act 2019; S618 Medicare Choices Empowerment and Protection Act.; H.R.2564 Medicare Enrollment Protection Act; H.R.275 Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act of 2019;H.R.884 Medicare Mental Health Access Act; H.R.3127 Medicare Home Health Flexibility Act; H.R.1384 Medicare for All Act of 2019.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

assist client with issues pertaining to medicare and medicaid. HR913 Clinical Treatment Act 2019; HR1264 Payment Commission Data Act 2019; HR 1390 Mobile Health Record Act; HR1394 Medigap Consumer Protection 2019; HR1409 Transparency in all Healthcare Pricing Act 2019; HR1425 State health Care Premium Reduction Act; S-3 Keeping Insurance Affordable of 2019; S470 Medicaid at 50 Act; S773 Telelhealth Innovation and Improvement Act; S377 Medicare Negotiation and Competitive Licensing Act 2019; S618 Medicare Choices Empowerment and Protection Act.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Discussed importance of high-quality electronic advance medical directives for all adults over the age of 18 years that can be digitally accessed 24 hours/day, 7 days/week in the cloud by qualified medical health professionals, hospitals and other providers, and consumers anywhere in the world as part of a consumer's electronic medical record. Seeking consideration of ADs as a required, or at minimum strongly encouraged, added benefit to Medicare Advantage (MA) plans. Support proposals to incentivize Medicare/Medicaid beneficiaries and federal employees through FEHBP to create and store a digital AD. Endorsed legislation, the Medicare Choices Empowerment & Protection Act (S. 1503/HR 3181 last Congress), introduced by Senators Coons & Cassidy & Reps Black, Thompson, Welch, and Collins, to provide a one-time financial incentive to Medicare beneficiaries who voluntarily register an advance care plan. This bill has been reintroduced in the Senate (S. 618).

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

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

assist client with issues pertaining to medicare and medicaid. HR259 Medicaid Extender Act 2019; HR913 Clinical Treatment Act 2019; HR1264 Payment Commission Data Act 2019; HR 1390 Mobile Health Record Act; HR1394 Medigap Consumer Protection 2019; HR1409 Transparency in all Healthcare Pricing Act 2019; HR1425 State health Care Premium Reduction Act; S-3 Keeping Insurance Affordable of 2019; S470 Medicaid at 50 Act; S773 Telelhealth Innovation and Improvement Act; S377 Medicare Negotiation and Competitive Licensing Act 2019; S618 Medicare Choices Empowerment and Protection Act.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

assist client with issues pertaining to medicare and medicaid. HR 259 Medicaid Extender Act 2019; HR913 Clinical Treatment Act 2019; HR1264 Payment Commission Data Act 2019; HR1390 Mobile Health Record Act; HR1394 Medigap Consumer Protection 2019; HR1409 Transparency in all Healthcare Pricing Act 2019; HR1425 State Healthcare Premium Reduction Act; S470 Medicaid at 50 Act; S773 Telehealth Innovation and Improvement Act; S377 Medicare Negotiation and Competitive Licensing Act 2019; S618 Medicare Choices Empowerment and Protection Act.; H.R.2564 Medicare Enrollment Protection Act; H.R.275 Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act of 2019;H.R.884 Medicare Mental Health Access Act; H.R.3127 Medicare Home Health Flexibility Act; H.R.1384 Medicare for All Act of 2019.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Insurance-related provisions pertaining to modifying PL 111-148 are reported on the HCR (Health Issues) page. Contacts regarding the Medicare Choices Empowerment and Protection Act (S. 618), to give beneficiaries and others online access to model advance directives that choose life-saving treatment, food and fluids equally with those that reject them in order to offset widespread efforts to nudge patients to agree to forego life-saving treatment. Contacts in support of eliminating "advance care planning services" from the CMS list of services in the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule payment rule. Contacts regarding administrative changes to Medicare part D requiring step therapy and drug price capping based on a look-back period as it would relate to the delay or denial of life-saving medication.

Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)

H.R.861-End Surprise Billing Act of 2019 H.R.1301-Mental Health Telemedicine Expansion Act H.R.1682-Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act of 2019 H.R.3417-Beneficiary Education Tools, Telehealth, and Extenders Reauthorization Act of 2019 S.618-Medicare Choices Empowerment and Protection Act S.753-Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act of 2019

Client expense: $691,068 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Price transparency, out-of-network reimbursement of emergency medical services, surprise medical bills Opioids, pain management Federal funding for Substance Use Disorder treatments H.R.269-Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act of 2019 H.R.501-Poison Center Network Enhancement Act of 2019 H.R.776-Emergency Medical Services for Children Program Reauthorization Act of 2019 H.R.861-End Surprise Billing Act of 2019 H.R.1301-Mental Health Telemedicine Expansion Act H.R.1309-Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act H.R.1418-Competitive Health Insurance Reform Act of 2019 H.R.1554-Resident Education Deferred Interest (REDI) Act H.R.1682-Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act of 2019 H.R.1767-Excellence in Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Expansion Act H.R.2281-Easy MAT for Opioid Addiction Act H.R.2464-End the Cycle of Violence Act of 2019 H.R.2482-Mainstreaming Addiction Treatment Act of 2019 H.R.2519-Improving Mental Health Access from the Emergency Department Act of 2019 H.R.2550-Prevent Blood Loss with Emergency Equipment Devices Act of 2019 H.R.3417-Beneficiary Education Tools, Telehealth, and Extenders Reauthorization Act of 2019 H.R.3502-Protecting People From Surprise Medical Bills Act H.R.3630-No Surprises Act S.299-Geriatrics Workforce Improvement Act S.350-Competitive Health Insurance Reform Act of 2019 S.618-Medicare Choices Empowerment and Protection Act S.753-Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act of 2019 S.824-Excellence in Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Expansion Act S.851-Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act S.1173-Emergency Medical Services for Children Program Reauthorization Act of 2019 S.1199-Poison Center Network Enhancement Act of 2019 S.1266-Protecting Patients from Surprise Medical Bills Act S.1334-Improving Mental Health Access from the Emergency Department S.1531-Stopping The Outrageous Practice of Surprise Medical Bills Act of 2019 S.1895-Lower Health Care Costs Act

Price transparency, out-of-network reimbursement of emergency medical services, surprise medical bills Opioids, pain management Federal funding for Substance Use Disorder treatments H.R.269-Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act of 2019 H.R.501-Poison Center Network Enhancement Act of 2019 H.R.776-Emergency Medical Services for Children Program Reauthorization Act of 2019 H.R.861-End Surprise Billing Act of 2019 H.R.1309-Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act H.R.1418-Competitive Health Insurance Reform Act of 2019 H.R.1682-Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act of 2019 S.299-Geriatrics Workforce Improvement Act S.350-Competitive Health Insurance Reform Act of 2019 S.618-Medicare Choices Empowerment and Protection Act S.753-Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act of 2019 S.851-Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act

Client expense: $480,466 · Firm income: Not reported

H.R.861-End Surprise Billing Act of 2019 H.R.1682-Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act of 2019 S.618-Medicare Choices Empowerment and Protection Act S.753-Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act of 2019

Client expense: $480,466 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

assist client with issues pertaining to medicare and medicaid. HR 259 Medicaid Extender Act 2019; HR913 Clinical Treatment Act 2019; HR1264 Payment Commission Data Act 2019; HR1390 Mobile Health Record Act; HR1394 Medigap Consumer Protection 2019; HR1409 Transparency in all Healthcare Pricing Act 2019; HR1425 State Healthcare Premium Reduction Act; S470 Medicaid at 50 Act; S733 Telehealth Innovation and Improvement Act; S377 Medicare Negotiation and Competitive Licensing Act 2019; S618 Medicare Choices Empowerment and Protection Act.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

assist client with issues pertaining to medicare and medicaid. HR259 Medicaid Extender Act 2019; HR913 Clinical Treatment Act 2019; HR1264 Payment Commission Data Act 2019; HR 1390 Mobile Health Record Act;HR1394 Medigap Consumer Protection 2019; HR1409 Transparency in all Healthcare Pricing Act 2019; HR1425 State health Care Premium Reduction Act; S-3 Keeping Insurance Affordable of 2019; S470 Medicaid at 50 Act; S733 Telelhealth Innovation and Improvement Act; S377 Medicare Negotiation and Competitive Licensing Act 2019; S618 Medicare Choices Empowerment and Protection Act.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Insurance-related provisions pertaining to modifying PL 111-148 are reported on the HCR (Health Issues) page. Contacts regarding the Medicare Choices Empowerment and Protection Act (S. 618), to give beneficiaries and others online access to model advance directives that choose life-saving treatment, food and fluids equally with those that reject them in order to offset widespread efforts to nudge patients to agree to forego life-saving treatment. Contacts in support of eliminating "advance care planning services" from the CMS list of services in the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule payment rule.

Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE

Discussed importance of high-quality electronic advance medical directives for all adults over the age of 18 years that can be digitally accessed 24 hours/day, 7 days/week in the cloud by qualified medical health professionals, hospitals and other providers, and consumers anywhere in the world as part of a consumer's electronic medical record. Seeking consideration of ADs as a required, or at minimum strongly encouraged, added benefit to Medicare Advantage (MA) plans. Support proposals to incentivize Medicare/Medicaid beneficiaries and federal employees through FEHBP to create and store a digital AD. Endorsed legislation, the Medicare Choices Empowerment & Protection Act (S. 1503/HR 3181 last Congress), introduced by Senators Coons & Cassidy & Reps Black, Thompson, Welch, and Collins, to provide a one-time financial incentive to Medicare beneficiaries who voluntarily register an advance care plan. This bill has been reintroduced in the Senate (S. 618).

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE