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Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act of 2021
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Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act of 2021 This bill provides for Medicare coverage and payment for multi-cancer early detection screening tests that are approved by the Food and Drug Administration and that are used to screen for cancer across many cancer types. The Government Accountability Office must report on the resulting utilization and effectiveness of such tests.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Introduced in Senate
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2023 · first_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Medicare issues as they relate to oncology and early multi-cancer detection, including diagnostics and screening; H.R.1946 - Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act of 2021; S. 1873 - Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act of 2021
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
2023 · first_quarter · Health Issues
Healthcare issues as they relate to oncology and early multi-cancer detection, including diagnostics and screening; H.R.1946 - Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act of 2021; S. 1873 - Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act of 2021
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Issues related to oncology and early multi-cancer detection, including diagnostics and screening Issues related to S.1873 / H.R.1946 (Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act of 2021)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE
Issues related to oncology and early multi-cancer detection, including diagnostics and screening Issues related to S.1873 / H.R.1946 (Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act of 2021)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
-Support Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act (HR 1946/S 1873) -Support Medicare Coverage of Innovative Technology -Support Coverage related to Colorectal Cancer Screening
Client expense: $480,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
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| Benjamin L. Cardin | Democratic | MD |
| Bill Cassidy | Republican | LA |
| Catherine Cortez Masto | Democratic | NV |
| Chris Van Hollen | Democratic | MD |
| Christopher A. Coons | Democratic | DE |
| Cindy Hyde-Smith | Republican | MS |
| Cory A. Booker | Democratic | NJ |
| Cynthia M. Lummis | Republican | WY |
| Debbie Stabenow | Democratic | MI |
| Dianne Feinstein | Democratic | CA |
| Gary C. Peters | Democratic | MI |
| Jack Reed | Democratic | RI |
| Jacky Rosen | Democratic | NV |
| James E. Risch | Republican | ID |
| James Lankford | Republican | OK |
| Jeanne Shaheen | Democratic | NH |
| Jerry Moran | Republican | KS |
| John Barrasso | Republican | WY |
| John Boozman | Republican | AR |
| John Kennedy | Republican | LA |
| John W. Hickenlooper | Democratic | CO |
| Jon Ossoff | Democratic | GA |
| Jon Tester | Democratic | MT |
| Kevin Cramer | Republican | ND |
| Kirsten E. Gillibrand | Democratic | NY |
| Kyrsten Sinema | Independent | AZ |
| Lisa Murkowski | Republican | AK |
| Marco Rubio | Republican | FL |
| Margaret Wood Hassan | Democratic | NH |
| Mark Kelly | Democratic | AZ |
| Martin Heinrich | Democratic | NM |
| Michael F. Bennet | Democratic | CO |
| Mike Braun | Republican | IN |
| Mike Rounds | Republican | SD |
| Richard Burr | Republican | NC |
| Rob Portman | Republican | OH |
| Robert P. Casey, Jr. | Democratic | PA |
| Roger F. Wicker | Republican | MS |
| Roger Marshall | Republican | KS |
| Roy Blunt | Republican | MO |
| Sheldon Whitehouse | Democratic | RI |
| Shelley Moore Capito | Republican | WV |
| Steve Daines | Republican | MT |
| Susan M. Collins | Republican | ME |
| Tammy Baldwin | Democratic | WI |
| Thom Tillis | Republican | NC |
| Thomas R. Carper | Democratic | DE |
| Tim Scott | Republican | SC |
| Tina Smith | Democratic | MN |
| Todd Young | Republican | IN |
2022 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
H.R. 469 - Comprehensive Breast Reconstruction Act of 2021; bill provides for Medicare, Medicaid, and private health insurance coverage of certain tattooing services in connection with post-mastectomy breast reconstruction, and aligns the scope of Medicare and Medicaid coverage of such breast reconstruction with that of private health insurance. H.R. 1946/S. 1873 -Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detections Screening and Coverage Act; bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for Medicare coverage of multi-cancer early detection screening test H.R. 3183/S. 1312 - Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act; bill to exempt individuals with metastatic breast cancer from certain waiting periods for disability insurance benefits under the Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance program and related Medicare coverage H.R. 2903/S. 1512 - CONNECT for Health Act; a bill to expand the use of telehealth and remote patient monitoring services in Medicare H.R. 3087/S. 2051 - Breast Cancer Patient Equity Act; a bill to provide for Medicare coverage of custom fabricated breast prostheses H.R. 3630/S. 1315 - Lymphedema Treatment Act; bill to include certain lymphedema compression treatment items as covered durable medical equipment under Medicare following the surgical removal of the breast (i.e., a mastectomy), including replacements of such prostheses H.R. 4110 - Reducing Hereditary Cancer Act of 2021; a bill to provide hereditary cancer genetic testing for individuals with a history of a hereditary cancer gene mutation in a blood relative or a personal or ancestral history suspicious for hereditary cancer, and to provide coverage of certain cancer screenings or preventive surgeries that would reduce the risk for individuals with a germline (inherited) mutation associated with a high risk of developing a preventable cancer H.R. 4612/S. 2412 - Protecting Access to Lifesaving Screenings Act of 2021; a bill to make a series of changes relating to health insurance coverage of screening mammography including preserving Medicare coverage for screening mammography, without a requirement for coinsurance, and expands the definition of screening mammography to include any digital modality of such a procedure S. 2327 - Seniors Prescription Drug Relief Act; a bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for a Medicare part D modernization redesign and to establish a monthly out-of-pocket cost sharing maximum for enrollees who incur a significant portion of costs towards the annual out-of-pocket threshold under Medicare part D H.R. 3173/S. 3018 - Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act; a bill which establishes several requirements and standards relating to prior authorization processes under Medicare Advantage (MA) plans H.R. 7213, Equitable Community Access to Pharmacist Services Act; a bill to provide pharmacy reimbursement for COVID-19-related and future emergency services. H.R. 9505, Find It Early Act; a bill to provide for health coverage with no cost-sharing additional breast screenings for certain individuals Comments regarding the temporary increase in federal medical assistance percentage (FMAP) in response to the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) (CMS-9912-N) Comments in response to the Medicaid Eligibility and Enrollment NPRM (CMS-2421-P) Comments in response to the RFI regarding National Directory of Healthcare Providers & Services (CMS-0058-NC) Comments in response to the RFI regarding accessing healthcare and related challenges, understanding provider experiences, advancing health equity, and assessing the impact of waivers and flexibilities provided in response to the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) Issues related to the upcoming Notice on Benefit and Payment Parameters for FY2024 Medicare coverage policy for drugs and drug pricing Medicare coverage policy for breast cancer treatments and services Proposed waivers under Sections 1115 and 1332 of the Social Security Act; policies related to work requirements, reinsurance and block grants in Medicaid Policies related to funding, state incentives, and federal efforts for for Medicaid expansion Coverage for telemedicine in Medicare
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2022 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Issues related to implementation of legislative or regulatory changes to Medicare and Medicaid, including: Advancing Telehealth Beyond COVID-19 Act of 2021, HR 4040 Patient Navigation Assistance Act (Soon to be introduced), Rep. DeSaulnier Cancer survivorship legislation, soon to be introduced, Rep. Wasserman Schultz The Inflation Reduction Act, HR 5376 - Medicaid Coverage Gap fix (not included in the legislation), cap on out-of-pocket expenses for Medicare Part D HR 1946/S 1873, Multi Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act S 464/HR 2163 Safe Step Act HR 2594, To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to eliminate the coinsurance requirement for certain colorectal cancer screening tests furnished under the Medicare program. Issues related to governance of state Medicaid programs, including work requirements and block grant proposals. Policy issues related to coverage for low-income populations in states that have not yet expanded their Medicaid programs (coverage gap) CONNECT Act (telehealth), S. 1512 Lymphedema Treatment Act, HR 3630, S. 1315 Bipartisan Seniors Prescription Drug Relief Act - Cassidy/Menendez Expanding Access to Affordable Prescription Drugs and Medical Devices Act - Rosen Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act, S. 1544/H.R. 3089 Regulations related to the Public Charge Rule & Medicaid - DHS Docket No. USCIS-2021-0013, the notice of proposed rulemaking, Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility Public Health Emergency Extension Advocacy around cost sharing for follow on colonoscopy after a positive at home test with CMS, related to Medicare coverage
Client expense: $1,990,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, White House Office
2022 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Issues related to oncology and early multi-cancer detection, including diagnostics and screening; S.1873 - The Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Issues related to oncology and early multi-cancer detection, including diagnostics and screening; S.1873 - The Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 483/S. 350 - Newborn Screening Saves Lives Act; H.R. 1730/S. 670- Speeding Therapy Access Today Act H.R. 1946, S. 1873. Cancer Moonshot Items related to the Administrations Cancer Moonshot initiative; H.R. 5030/ S. 2706 DIVERSE Trials Act HR 5376, Inflation Reduction Act reconciliation bill; Medicare price negotiation provision and Part D redesign; Preventative healthcare services and screenings; Issues related to preventative services and screenings for underrepresented communities H.R. 6000 Cures 2.0 Act; H.R. 6584 Diverse and Equitable Participation in Clinical Trials Act; H.R. 6963 - Accelerated Approval Integrity Act; H.R. 6996 Accelerating Access for Patients Act; H.R.7667 - Food and Drug Amendments of 2022; S. 1548, H.R. 3085/H.R. 7845. ENACT Act of 2021 S.4348 - FDASLA Act of 2022; General issues related to rare disease and orphan drugs; Reauthorization of the FDA User Fee Act; FDA modernization policy issues; Reauthorization of newborn screening programs; general issues related to health equity in rare disease and clinical trials; general issues related to diagnostics for patients with rare diseases; general issues related to pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs); general issues related to insurance coverage of specialty treatments Issues related to clinical trial diversity COVID-19; COVID-19 vaccine and therapy development Climate, sustainability, and environment; Sustainability & Zero Carbon; Items related to environmental sustainability (including eliminating GHG emissions from pMDIs) and our Ambition Zero Carbon efforts. E-Labeling EVUSHELD Issues related to repeal of the Medicaid AMP Cap. Issues related to drug pricing, IRA Drug Regulation, Approval, Clinical Trial Diversity and FDA User Fees;
Client expense: $1,170,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
H.R. 3 Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act; H.R. 19 - Lower Costs, More Cures Act; H.R. 1946, S. 1873. Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage; H.R. 2617-accelerated approval in the Omnibus year end H.R. 4065, S. 1971 (section 101), P.L. 117-328, H.R. 2617 Kidney disease screening, Expanding Medicare annual wellness benefit to include kidney disease screening. H.R. 5260 - Reduced Costs and Continued Cures Act; HR. 5376- Inflation Reduction Act; Build Back Better Act; CMS Comment Solicitation on Possible Mechanisms to Address Rare Diseases and Conditions Represented by Low Volumes within the MS-DRG Structure; Preventative healthcare services and screenings Issues related to preventative services and screenings for underrepresented communities IRA implementation, Pub. L. 117-169 Medicare Reform(s); Issues related to Medicare Part B and Part D pricing reform. General issues related to patient access to rare disease therapies, Part B and Part D drugs; issues related to home infusion for Part B patients; Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) policy issues; value-based payment arrangements; efforts to improve coding, coverage, and access for rare disease therapies; issues related to low volume Diagnosis Related Groups (DRGs) and rare therapies; general issues related to diagnostic reimbursement
Client expense: $1,170,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Medical/Disease Research/Clinical Labs
Drug Regulation, Approval, Clinical Trial Diversity and FDA User Fees; Cancer Moonshot Items related to the Administrations Cancer Moonshot initiative; H.R. 6000-CURES Act 2.0 H.R. 5030/ S. 2706- DIVERSE Trials Act H.R. 6584- DEPICT Act H.R. 3085/S. 1548- ENACT Act of 2021 H.R. 7845- NIH Clinical Trial Diversity Act of 2022 H.R. 1946/, S. 1873- Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act of 2021
Client expense: $1,170,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Draft, Hospital Competition Act of 2021 (no bill number) - procedural changes around The Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPEA) litigation H.R. 19 - Lower Costs, More Cures Act of 2021- Rep. McMorris, Rodgers - prescription drug prices for Medicare and Medicaid H.R. 340 - Incentivizing Medicaid Expansion Act of 2021 - Rep. Veasey, Marc - Medicaid expansion H.R. 379 - Improving Social Determinants of Health Act of 2021 - Rep. Barragan, Nanette Diaz - Social Determinants of Health H.R. 432 - Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2021- Rep. Thompson, Mike - mental health services under Medicare H.R. 778 - Secure Data and Privacy for Contact Tracing Act of 2021 - Rep. Speier, Jackie - digital contact tracing for COVID-19 H.R. 908 - MORE Health Education Act - Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa - federally facilitated exchanges H.R. 909 - Moms Matter Act - Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa - maternal mental health conditions and SUD H.R. 943 - Social Determinants for Moms Act - Rep. McBath, Lucy -SDOH and maternal health H.R. 959 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021 - Rep. Underwood, Lauren - maternal health including in Medicaid and CHIP H.R. 1212 - Kira Johnson Act - Rep. Adams, Alma - maternal health outcomes H.R. 1218 - Data Mapping to Save Moms Lives Act - Rep. Butterfield, G. K. -maternal health data H.R. 1268 - Building COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence Act of 2021 - Rep. Velazquez, Nydia - COVID-19 H.R. 1319 - American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 - Rep. Yarmuth, John - COVID-19 relief H.R. 1350 - Supporting Best Practices for Healthy Moms Act - Rep. Kelly, Robin - maternal health outcomes H.R. 1364 - Parity Enforcement Act of 2021 - Rep. Norcross, Donald - mental health and SUD H.R. 1400 - COVID-19 Health Disparities Action Act of 2021 - Rep. Cardenas, Tony -COVID-19 and health disparities H.R. 1406 - COVID-19 Emergency Telehealth Impact Reporting Act of 2021 - Rep. Curtis, John - telehealth and COVID-19 H.R. 1544 - Virtual Community Support Act of 2021 - Rep. Cardenas, Tony - mental health and SUD grants for community peer support H.R. 1647 - TREATS Act - Rep. McKinley, David - increase use of telehealth for SUD treatment H.R. 1721 - To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 to authorize additional funds for the Emergency Broadband Connectivity Fund, to provide grants to States and Tribal Entities to strengthen the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier, to provide for Federal coordination between the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier and the National Accuracy Clearinghouse - Rep. Veasey, Marc - Broadband H.R. 1835 - COVID Community Care Act - Rep. Lee, Barbara - COVID-19 response H.R. 1848 - LIFT America Act - Rep. Pallone, Frank, Jr. - broadband and public health infrastructure H.R. 1872 - MORE Health Education Act - Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa - Federal Exchange outreach and educational activities H.R. 1976 - Medicare for All Act of 2021 - Rep. Jayapal, Pramila - public option H.R. 1985 - Nursing Home Reform Modernization Act of 2021 - Rep. Pascrell, Bill, Jr. - quality and transparency H.R. 2010 - Public Option Deficit Reduction Act- Rep. DeFazio, Peter - public option H.R. 2163 - Safe Step Act - Rep. Ruiz, Raul - commercial plans and medication step-therapy requirements H.R. 2617 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 - Rep. Connolly, Gerald - continued Medicaid and Medicare provisions and funding for FY2023 H.R. 3173 - Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 - Rep. DelBene, Suzan - prior authorization in Medicare Advantage H.R. 3753 - Parity Implementation Assistance Act - Rep. Cardenas, Tony - mental health parity H.R. 4040 - Advancing Telehealth Beyond COVID-19 Act of 2021- Rep. Cheney, Liz - telehealth H.R. 4595 - Medicaid Saves Lives Act - Rep. Bourdeaux, Carolyn - Medicaid expansion H.R. 6833 - Continuing Appropriations and Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2023 - Rep. Craig, Angie - continued funding for Medicare and Medicaid H.R. 7236 - Strengthen Kids Mental Health Now Act of 2022 - Rep. Eshoo, Anna - mental health and Medicaid H.R. 7427 - To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to require CMI testing of incentive payments for behavioral health providers and certain other providers for adoption and use of certified electronic health record technology, and for other purposes. - Rep. Matsui, Doris - behavioral health and electronic health records H.R. 7512 - Protecting Patients from Deceptive Health Plans Act - Rep. Hayes, Jahana - excepted benefits coverage H.R. 7666 - Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022 - Rep. Pallone, Frank - reauthorization of several behavioral health programs H.R. 7667 - Food and Drug Amendments of 2022 - Rep. Eshoo, Anna - reauthorization of user fee programs H.R. 7780 - Mental Health Matters Act - Rep. DeSaulnier, Mark - changes to the procedure around MHPEA litigation H.R. 8152 - American Data Privacy and Protection Act - Rep. Pallone, Frank, Jr. - data privacy H.R. 8594 - Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act - Rep. Clarke, Yvette - reform of the Medicare Secondary Payer act H.R. 8876 - The Jackie Walorski Maternal and Child Home Visiting Reauthorization Act of 2022 - Rep. Davis, Danny - funding for maternal and early childhood health programs H.R. 8878 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure adequate coverage of outpatient mental health services under the Medicare program. - Rep. Chu, Judy - mental health and Medicare H.R. 8879 - Inpatient Psychiatric Facility Improvement Act - Rep. Evans, Dwight - mental health and Medicare H.R. 8881 - To amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to disclose the percentage of in-network participation for certain provider types, and for other purposes. - Rep. Horsford, Steven - commercial plans H.R. 8884 - To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide outreach and reporting on opioid use disorder treatment services furnished by opioid treatment programs under the Medicare program. - Rep. Kelly Mike - mental health and Medicare H.R. 8885 - Better Health Care Directories Act - Rep. Kildee, Daniel - commercial plans H.R. 8886 - Promoting Clarity in Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Treatment Act - Rep. Moore, Gwen - commercial plans H.R. 8889 - RICE Act - Rep. Plaskett, Stacey - commercial plans H.R. 8890 - Physician Wellness Program Act of 2022 - Rep. Ruiz, Raul - mental health and Medicare H.R. 8891 - No Surprises for Survivors Act of 2022 - Rep. Sanchez, Linda - requirements for group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to provide coverage for forensic medical exams with no cost sharing H.R. 8892 - To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a public outreach campaign to inform individuals covered under a group health plan or group or individual health insurance coverage of Federal requirements relating to mental health and substance use disorder crisis services, and for other purposes. - Rep. Sewell, Terri - commercial plans H.R. 8908 - Fighting Stimulant and other Substance Use Disorders Act - Rep. Estes, Ron - mental health and Medicare H.R. 8910 - Behavioral Health Integration Awareness Act of 2022 - Rep. Smith, Jason - mental health and Medicare S. 24 - Protecting Personal Health Data Act - Sen. Klobuchar, Amy - privacy S. 104 - Improving Social Determinants of Health Act of 2021- Sen. Smith, Tina - health disparities S. 199 - Secure Data and Privacy for Contact Tracing Act of 2021 - Sen. Schatz, Brian - digital contact tracing for COVID-19 S. 201 - Improving Access to Health Care in Rural and Underserved Areas Act - Sen. Rosen, Jacky - rural health S. 334 - IMPACT to Save Moms Act - Sen. Casey, Robert - maternal health S. 340 - TREATS Act - Sen. Portman, Rob - telehealth, SUD and mental health S. 345 - Maternal Vaccinations Act - Sen. Kaine, Tim - maternal health S. 346 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021 - Sen. Booker, Cory - maternal health and health disparities S. 347 - Data to Save Moms Act - Sen. Smith, Tina - maternal health data S. 352 - Health Care Improvement Act of 2021 - Sen. Warner, Mark - health care costs and coverage S. 408 - Supporting Best Practices for Healthy Moms Act - Sen. Toomey, Pat - maternal health S. 411 - MOMMAs Act - Sen. Durbin, Richard - maternal health S. 464 - Safe Step Act - Sen. Murkowski, Lisa - commercial plans and medication step-therapy requirements S. 512 - Equitable Data Collection and Disclosure on COVID-19 Act of 2021- Sen. Warren, Elizabeth - COVID-19 Data Collection S. 586 - NOPAIN Act - Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore - non-opioid treatment S. 674 - Public Health Infrastructure Saves Lives Act- Sen. Murray, Patty - public health infrastructure S. 708 - Preventing Mental Health and Substance Use Crises During Emergencies Act - Sen. Kelly, Mark - mental health and SUD national strategy S. 745 - Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act - Sen. Klobuchar, Amy - broadband S. 779 - Protecting Americans with Pre-Existing Conditions Act of 2021- Sen. Warner, Mark R. - state innovation waivers S. 782 - Nursing Home Reform Modernization Act of 2021- Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. - nursing home quality and transparency S. 783 - COVID Community Care Act - Sen. Warren, Elizabeth - COVID-19 response S. 851 - Social Determinants for Moms Act- Sen. Blumenthal, Richard - SDOH and maternal health S. 893 - Tech to Save Moms Act- Sen. Menendez, Robert - maternal health S. 983 - CHOICE Act - Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon - public option S. 987 - TREATS Act - Sen. Portman, Rob - SUD prevention and treatment S. 1010 - Turn the Tide Act - Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne - Substance Use Disorder S. 1042 - Kira Johnson Act - Sen. Warnock, Raphael - maternal health S. 1512 - CONNECT for Health Act of 2021 - Sen. Schatz, Brian - expansion of telehealth for Medicare S. 1873 - Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act of 2021 - Sen. Crapo, Mike - Cancer screening in Medicare S. 1962 - Parity Implementation Assistance Act - Sen. Murphy, Christopher - mental health parity S. 2164 - Lower Costs, More Cures Act of 2021 - Sen. Crapo, Mike - prescription drug prices for Medicare and Medicaid S. 2315 - Medicaid Saves Lives Act - Sen. Warnock, Raphael - Medicaid expansion S. 2499 - SAFE DATA Act - Sen. Wicker, Roger - consumer data privacy and data transparency and security S. 3018 - Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 - Sen. Marshall, Roger - prior authorization in Medicare Advantage S. 3195 - Consumer Online Privacy Rights Act - Sen. Cantwell, Maria - data privacy S. 3799 - Prevent Pandemics Act - Sen. Murray, Patty - pandemic preparedness S. 3983 - PATCH Act - Sen. Cassidy, Bill - data privacy S. 4264 - Advancing Integration in Medicare and Medicaid (AIM) Act - Sen. Scott, Tim - coordinating full-benefits for dual eligible individuals S. 4293 - Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2022 - Sen. Cantwell, Maria and Sen. Grassley, Chuck - scope of PBM practices S. 4306 - Improving Access to Behavioral Health Integration Act - Sen. Smith, Tina - behavioral health S. 4750 - Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act - Sen. Menendez, Robert - reform of MSP Regulatory Issues: HIPAA administrative simplification issues, including standards for privacy, security, and electronic transactions and code sets (including ICD-10), identifiers, enforcement; cybersecurity; issues related to Medicare Secondary Payer requirements; issues related to health care price transparency; issues related to all payor claims databases; issues related to implementation of the National Health Information Infrastructure; electronic health records, personal health records, and similar technologies; issues relating to market consolidation; issues related to hospital and provider consolidation; issues related to medical management; issues relating to quality improvement; issues relating to the national health data stewardship; issues relating to hospital outpatient measurement and reporting; issues relating to COVID-19, including testing, vaccines and therapeutics; issues related to the end of the public health emergency; issues related to health equity; issues related to vaccination; issues related to addressing the social determinants of health, including housing, transportation, nutrition, and educational opportunities; prescription drug pricing; telehealth; issues related to the cost of insulin, including price, copays, rebates, and medical management tools; rural health; issues related to behavioral health benefits; issues related to Managed Long Term Services and Supports (MLTSS); issues related to the collection of race and ethnicity data; issues related to medical loss ratios; reference pricing; review of rates for reasonableness; preexisting condition insurance plans; issues relating to antitrust; issues relating to surprise medical bills; accountable care organizations; provider non-discrimination; coverage of preventive services; contraceptive coverage and reproductive health; pre-existing condition exclusions; lifetime and annual dollar limits on benefits; patient protections; grandfathered health plan provisions; issues related to health insurance tax; health plan automatic enrollment requirements; issues related to qualified health plans including certification and rate filing templates; health insurance market rules; ACA risk adjustment; dependent coverage; summary of benefits and coverage disclosures; benefit and payment parameters; essential health benefits, actuarial value, and accreditation; NQF reauthorization; issues related to fraud, waste, abuse, Stark/Anti-Kickback laws and regulations; issues related to supplemental products; issues related to HIPAA excepted benefits; issues related to short term limited duration products; issues related to the federally-facilitated marketplaces (i.e., Exchanges/formerly referred to as the web portal); issues related to business continuity in relation to pandemics or natural events (e.g., hurricane, tornado, etc.); issues related to association health plans; issues related to cost-sharing reductions (CSRs); issues related to the refundable credit for coverage under a qualified health plan and enhancements included in the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA); issues related to Medicaid coverage gap; issues related to small employer group size; issues related to Certificate of Public Advantage; issues relating to veterans health care; issues relating to caregivers; and other issues relating to health care reform implementation.
Client expense: $2,470,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2022 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Issues related to lung disease treatment, prevention and research; Issues related to public health; Issues related asthma, COPD, influenza, lung cancer, pneumonia, pulmonary fibrosis, tuberculosis and other lung diseases; Issues related to tobacco cessation; Issues related to the Affordable Care Act; Issues related to the Childrens Health Insurance Program; Issues related to COVID-19 Response; Issues related to vaccines; Issues related to the SUNSET Rule; Issues related to infrastructure; Issues related to supplemental oxygen; Issues relating to the Presidents FY24 budget; Issues related to the implementation of the No Surprises Act; Issues related to Medicare sequestration; Issues related to FY23 appropriations bills; Issues related to Cancer Moonshot; Issues related to Implementation of ACA; Issues related to Short-Term Limited Duration Plans; Issues related to Healthy Future Taskforce, H.R. 8295 Labor HHS Appropriations bill; S. 4659 Labor HHS Appropriations bill; H.R.3173 Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act; H.R.107 Lung Cancer Screening Registry and Quality Improvement Act of 2021; H.R.1946 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for Medicare coverage of multi-cancer early detection screening tests; H.R.2140 To prioritize funding for an expanded and sustained national investment in basic science research; S.571 Public Health Funding Prevents Pandemics Act; S.961 A bill to prioritize funding for an expanded and sustained national investment in basic science research; S.962 A bill to prioritize funding for an expanded and sustained national investment in biomedical research; H.R.66 CARING for Kids Act; H.R.1390 CHIPPER Act; H.R.1583 To fully fund the Prevention and Public Health Fund and reaffirm the importance of prevention in the United States health care system; H.R.1738 To amend titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to provide for 12-month continuous enrollment of individuals under the Medicaid program and Childrens Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes; H.R.1791 To amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to permanently extend the Childrens Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes; S.245 SAME Act of 2021; S.1114 A bill to increase vaccination rates among pregnant women enrolled in Medicaid or CHIP, and for other purposes; H.R.2347 To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to ensure adequate access to vaccines under the Medicaid program and the Vaccines for Children program, and for other purposes; S.1117 A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to require Medicaid coverage of approved vaccines for pregnant women; S.368 Telehealth Modernization Act; H.R.2125 To amend title XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to provide coverage of comprehensive tobacco cessation services under such titles, and for other purposes; H.R.1978 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide information regarding vaccines for seniors as part of the Medicare & You handbook and to ensure that the treatment of cost sharing for vaccines under Medicare part D is consistent with the treatment of vaccines under Medicare part B, and for other purposes; H.R.2170 To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to improve access to adult vaccines under Medicaid; H.R.379 Improving Social Determinants of Health Act of 2021; H.R.526 Ensuring Coverage in Public Health Emergencies Act of 2021; H.R.1872 To amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to provide for Federal Exchange outreach and educational activities, and for other purposes; H.R.1874 To amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to provide for additional requirements with respect to the navigator program, and for other purposes; H.R.1875 To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to eliminate the short-term limited duration insurance exemption with respect to individual health insurance coverage; H.R.1878 To amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to establish a health insurance affordability fund, and for other purposes; H.R.1888 To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to require a Federal medical assistance percentage of 100 percent for Indian health care providers, and for other purposes; H.R.1890 To amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to require Exchanges to establish network adequacy standards for qualified health plans and amend the Public Health Service Act to provide protections for consumers against excessive, unjustified, or unfairly discriminatory increases in premium rates; S.104 Improving Social Determinants of Health Act of 2021; S.779 Protecting Americans with Pre-Existing Conditions Act of 2021; S.942 A bill to provide that the rule entitled "Short-Term, Limited Duration Insurance shall have no force or effect; H.R.1790 To amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to set forth a method of determining maximum out-of-pocket limits and annual updates to premium tax credit eligibility; H.R.550 Immunization Infrastructure Modernization Act of 2021; H.R.736 Community Immunity During COVID-19 Act of 202; H.R.791 Tracking COVID-19 Variants Act; H.R.1268 Building COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence Act of 2021; S.167 Community Immunity During COVID-19 Act of 2021; S.236 Tracking COVID-19 Variants Act; H.R.173 COVID-19 Prevention and Awareness Act of 2021;; H.R.959 Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021; H.R.3904 Reducing COVID-19 Disparities by Investing in Public Health Act; S.1314 Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2021; H.R.2786 Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2021; H.R.1800 Women and Lung Cancer Research and Preventive Services Act of 2021; S.699 Women and Lung Cancer Research and Preventive Services Act of 2021; H.R.1946 Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act of 2021; H.R.3749 Katherines Law for Lung Cancer Early Detection and Survival Act of 2021; H.R.3 Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act; H.R.1738 Stabilize Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Act; S.646 Stabilize Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Act of 2021; S.1114 Maternal Immunization Enhancement Act; S.1873 Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act of 2021; H.R.2125 Quit Because of COVID-19 Act; S.2622 Quit Because of COIVD-19 Act; H.R.2347 Strengthening the Vaccines for Children Program Act of 2021; S.1117 Maternal Immunization Coverage Act; H.R.3149 HEAL for Immigrant Families Act of 2021; H.R.3961 To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide for a demonstration project under the Medicaid program for political subdivisions of States to provide medical assistance for the expansion population under such program, and for other purposes; S.1660 HEAL for Immigrant Families Act of 2021; H.R.2903 CONNECT for Health Act of 2021; S.1512 CONNECT for Health Act of 2021; S.1424 Chronic Disease Management Act of 2021; H.R.3883 To amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit smoking on the premises of any facility of the Veterans Health Administration, and for other purposes; S.2043 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit smoking on the premises of any facility of the Veterans Health Administration, and for other purposes; S.2315 Medicaid Saves Lives Act; H.R.4595 Medicaid Saves Lives Act; S.Con.Res.14 A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2022 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2023 through 2031; H.R.5227 LIFT the BAR Act of 2021; S.674 Public Health Infrastructure Saves Lives Act; Health Equity and Accountability Act; H.R.5030 DIVERSE Trials Act; S.2706 DIVERSE Trials Act; H.R.6302 Protecting the Health of Americas Older Adults Act; S.J.Res.29 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing; Emergency Temporary Standard; S.Res.462 A resolution designating November 2021 as "National Lung Cancer Awareness Month and expressing support for early detection and treatment of lung cancer;; H.R.2909 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a one-time election for a qualified charitable distribution to a split-interest entity and to inflation adjust the limits for qualified charitable distributions.; H.R.2954 Securing a Strong retirement Act of 2021; H.R. 7055 Elijah E. Cummings Family Asthma Act; S. 3332 Let States Innovate Under Medicaid Act; S.4348 -FDASLA Act of 2022; H.R.7667 - Food and Drug Amendments of 2022, S.4535 -A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs, medical devices, generic drugs, and biosimilar biological products, and for other purposes; H.R. 7845 NIH Clinical Trial Diversity Act of 2022; H.R. 8885 Better Health Care Directories Act; S.Res.863 A resolution designating November 2022 as National Lung Cancer Awareness Month and expressing support for early detection and treatment of lung cancer; H.R. 9336 Increasing Access to Lung Cancer Screening Act; H.R. 9565 Comprehensive Cancer Survivorship Act; S. 5295 Comprehensive Cancer Survivorship Act; H.R. 2617 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023; S. Amdt.6552 to H.R.2617
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, White House Office
2022 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Issues related to lung disease treatment, prevention and research; Issues related to public health; Issues related to tobacco cessation; Issues related to health inequities; Issues related to Medicaid waivers; Issues related to the Affordable Care Act; Issues related to supplemental oxygen; Issues related to access to healthcare; Issues related to COVID-19 Response; Issues related to Medicaid coverage for immigrants; Issues related to the SUNSET Rule; Issues related to infrastructure; Issues related to health equity; Issues related to the implementation of the No Surprises Act; Issues related to Medicare sequestration; Issues related to FY23 appropriations bills; Issues relating to the Presidents FY24 budget;H.R. 8295 Labor HHS Appropriations bill; S. 4659 Labor HHS Appropriations bill; H.R.3173 Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act; H.R.66 CARING for Kids Act; H.R.1390 CHIPPER Act; H.R.1583 To fully fund the Prevention and Public Health Fund and reaffirm the importance of prevention in the United States health care system; H.R.1738 To amend titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to provide for 12-month continuous enrollment of individuals under the Medicaid program and Children's Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes; H.R.1791 To amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to permanently extend the Children's Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes; S.245 SAME Act of 2021; S.1114 A bill to increase vaccination rates among pregnant women enrolled in Medicaid or CHIP, and for other purposes; H.R.2347 To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to ensure adequate access to vaccines under the Medicaid program and the Vaccines for Children program, and for other purposes; S.1117 A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to require Medicaid coverage of approved vaccines for pregnant women; S.368 Telehealth Modernization Act; H.R.2125 To amend title XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to provide coverage of comprehensive tobacco cessation services under such titles, and for other purposes; H.R.1978 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide information regarding vaccines for seniors as part of the Medicare & You handbook and to ensure that the treatment of cost sharing for vaccines under Medicare part D is consistent with the treatment of vaccines under Medicare part B, and for other purposes; H.R.2170 To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to improve access to adult vaccines under Medicaid; H.R.1946 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for Medicare coverage of multi-cancer early detection screening tests; H.R.107 Lung Cancer Screening Registry and Quality Improvement Act of 2021; H.R.3 Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act; H.R.1738 Stabilize Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Act; S.646 Stabilize Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Act of 2021; S.1114 Maternal Immunization Enhancement Act; S.1873 Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act of 2021; H.R.2125 Quit Because of COVID-19 Act; S.2622 Quit Because of COIVD-19 Act; H.R.2347 Strengthening the Vaccines for Children Program Act of 2021; S.1117 Maternal Immunization Coverage Act; H.R.3149 HEAL for Immigrant Families Act of 2021; H.R.3961 To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide for a demonstration project under the Medicaid program for political subdivisions of States to provide medical assistance for the expansion population under such program, and for other purposes; S.1660 HEAL for Immigrant Families Act of 2021; H.R.2903 CONNECT for Health Act of 2021; S.1512 CONNECT for Health Act of 2021; H.R.1946 Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act of 2021; S.2315 Medicaid Saves Lives Act; H.R.4595 Medicaid Saves Lives Act; S.Con.Res.14 A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2022 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2023 through 2031; H.R.5227 LIFT the BAR Act of 2021;; S. 3332 Let States Innovate Under Medicaid Act; S.4348 -FDASLA Act of 2022; H.R.7667 - Food and Drug Amendments of 2022, S.4535 -A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs, medical devices, generic drugs, and biosimilar biological products, and for other purposes; H.R. 7845 NIH Clinical Trial Diversity Act of 2022; H.R. 9336 Increasing Access to Lung Cancer Screening Act;; H.R. 2617 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023; S. Amdt.6552 to H.R.2617
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, White House Office
2022 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Outreach and general introductions S.1873 - Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act H.R.1946 - Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act of 2021 Cancer Moonshot Multi-Cancer Early Detection
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, White House Office
2022 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Monitor issues related to cancer diagnostic testing, medicare coverage of cancer screening tests, and H.R. 1946/S.1873 Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
S.1873/H.R. 1946 Medicare Multi-Cancer Early detection Screening Coverage Act of 2021; H.R 5376 Build Back Better Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
S.1873/H.R. 1946 Medicare Multi-Cancer Early detection Screening Coverage Act of 2021; H.R 5376 Build Back Better Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 1946, Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act; S. 1873, Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act; S. 3819, Advanced Research Project Authority for Health (ARPA-H) Act; Issues related to the White House Cancer Moonshot initiative
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
H.R. 1946, Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act; S. 1873, Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Support HR 1946, S. 1873 Medicare coverage of multi-cancer early detection screening tests Support removing barriers to colorectal cancer screening S. 2149 the Colorectal Cancer Detection Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Support HR 1946, S. 1873 Medicare coverage of multi-cancer early detection screening tests Support removing barriers to colorectal cancer screening S. 2149 the Colorectal Cancer Detection Act HR. 2209 HR S.4128 Medical Device User Fee Act reauthorization HR.4128/S.2209 Verifying Accurate Leading-edge IVCT Development Act of 2021 S. 958/H.R. 5141, the Maximizing Outcomes through Better Investments in Lifesaving Equipment for (MOBILE) Health Care Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Issues related to oncology and multi cancer early detection, including diagnostics and screening, H.R. 1946- A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for Medicare coverage of multi-cancer early detection screening tests; S.1873-Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act of 2021
Client expense: $1,070,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Issues related to oncology and multi cancer early detection, including diagnostics and screening, H.R.1946- A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for Medicare coverage of multi-cancer early detection screening tests; S.1873-Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act of 2021
Client expense: $1,070,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act (S. 1312 / HR 3182) Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act (HR 1946/S 1873) Lymphedema Treatment Act (HR 3630/ S 1315) Breast Cancer Patient Equity Act (HR 3087/S 2051) Reducing Hereditary Cancer Act of 2021 (HR 4110) CONNECT for Health Act (S.1512/ H.R. 2903) Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act (H.R.3173) Comprehensive Breast Reconstruction Act of 2021 (H.R. 469) Seniors Prescription Drug Relief Act (S.2327) Medicare coverage policy for breast cancer treatments and services Radiation Oncology Alternative Payment Model Telehealth Policies related to funding, state incentives, and federal efforts for Medicaid expansion Issues related to 1115 and 1332 of the Social Security Act; policies related to work requirements, reinsurance and block grants in Medicaid Policies related to Medicare coverage for pharmacy services and the Equitable Community Access to Pharmacist Services Act (H.R.7213) Medicare coverage policy for drugs and drug pricing H.R. 9505 - Find It Early Act; a bill to provide for health coverage with no cost-sharing for additional breast screenings for certain individuals Comments regarding the temporary increase in federal medical assistance percentage (FMAP) in response to the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) (CMS-9912-N) Comments in response to the Medicaid Eligibility and Enrollment NPRM (CMS-2421-P) Comments in response to the RFI regarding National Directory of Healthcare Providers & Services (CMS-0058-NC) Comments in response to the RFI regarding accessing healthcare and related challenges, understanding provider experiences, advancing health equity, and assessing the impact of waivers and flexibilities provided in response to the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE)
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
2022 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Medicare issues as they relate to oncology and multi-cancer early detection, including diagnostics and screening, H.R. 1946 and S. 1873 - Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act of 2021.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
H.R.3: Reconciliation Build Back Better Act Co-Pay Accumulators H.R.7213, Equitable Community Access to Pharmacist Services Act H.R.6875, Right Drug Dose Now Act H.R. 1946/S. 1873, Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act of 2021
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Issues related to oncology and multi cancer early detection, including diagnostics and screening. H.R.1946- A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for Medicare coverage of multi-cancer early detection screening tests; S.1873-Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act of 2021.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 2617, FY23 Consolidated Appropriations Act H.R. 7776, James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 H.R. 7900, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 H.R. 1946/S. 1873, Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act H.R. 4148/S. 2236, Expanding Health Care Options for Early Retirees Act H.R. 2454/S. 2037, Protecting Access to Ground Ambulance Medical Services Act of 2021 S. 2700/H.R. 1480, HERO Act H.R. 4965/S. 2683, 9/11 Responder and Survivor Health Funding Correction Act Issues pertaining to reimbursements for ambulance service Issues pertaining to implementation of the No Surprises Act COVID Resources for fire fighters. Enforcement of the Ryan White Act. Supporting the National Fire fighter Cancer Registry Issues related to cancer screenings for fire fighters
Client expense: $126,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Issues pertaining to cancer screening H.R. 1946 and S. 1873 (Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act of 2021), all provisions S. 4348 (FDASLA Act of 2022), Title VIII, Subtitle C, regarding regulation of in vitro clinical tests H.R. 7667 (Food and Drug Amendments of 2022), all provisions
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Issues related to cancer diagnostic testing; Medicare coverage of cancer screening tests; H.R. 1946/S. 1873 Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage
Client expense: $220,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Healthcare issues as they relate to oncology and early multi-cancer detection, including diagnostics and screening; H.R.1946 - Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act of 2021; S. 1873 - Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act of 2021
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Medicare issues as they relate to oncology and early multi-cancer detection, including diagnostics and screening; H.R.1946 - Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act of 2021; S. 1873 - Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act of 2021
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
HR 315 - Medicare Sequester Moratorium Act - relief from Medicare sequester HR 1332/ S 368 -Telehealth Modernization Act - permanent repeal of Medicare geographic and originating site restrictions HR 1946/S 1873- Multi Cancer Early Detection Coverage and Screening Act - provide for Medicare coverage of multi-cancer early detection screening tests HR 1577/S 596 - Treat and Reduce Obesity Act of 2021 - expands Medicare coverage of intensive behavioral therapy for obesity HR 2347/S 2691 - Strengthening the Vaccines for Children Program Act of 2021 - ensure adequate access to vaccines under the Medicaid program and the Vaccines for Children program S 1287 - REFUND Act of 2021 - provide refunds for certain single dose vial drugs HR 2903/S 1512- CONNECT for Health Act of 2021 - expand access to telehealth services HR 3173/S 3018- Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021- establishes several requirements and standards relating to prior authorization processes under Medicare Advantage plans HR 3447 - Permanency for Audio-Only Telehealth Act- expand accessibility to certain telehealth services under Medicare HR 4110/S 3656- Reducing Hereditary Cancer Act- provide hereditary cancer genetic testing HR 3089/S 1544- Accelerating Kids' Access to Care Act- streamline enrollment under the Medicaid program of certain providers across State lines HR 1978/S 912- Protecting Seniors Through Immunization Act of 2021- improve Medicare coverage of vaccinations HR 7995- GOLD CARD Act of 2022- exempts qualifying physicians from prior authorization requirements in Medicare Advantage plans HR 5377- Cancer Patient Equity Act of 2021- provides coverage of cancer diagnostic and laboratory tests under Medicare, Medicaid, and CHIP Drug pricing- Inflation Reduction Act HR 8800- Supporting Medicare Providers Act of 2022- Medicare reimbursement HR 8487- Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2022- establishes several requirements and standards relating to prior authorization processes under Medicare Advantage plans Omnibus: PAYGO, sequestration, HR 8800, APM bonus HR 2410/S 5117- Medicare & You Handbook Improvement Act of 2021- requires the inclusion of information on prior authorization requirements and other utilization management techniques in the Medicare & You annual notice.
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Issues related to the Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act of 2021 (S. 1873 & H.R. 1946).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $70,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
HR1319; HR2547 (health related debt collection provisions); S1873; S1893; HR3671; S1024/HR2255; 340B general concerns; HR4390; HR5376; SAVE Act of 2022;
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
HR1868; HR1319; S1873; HR5376; HR1868;
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Issues related to implementation of legislative or regulatory changes to Medicare and Medicaid, including: Advancing Telehealth Beyond COVID-19 Act of 2021, HR 4040 Patient Navigation Assistance Act (Soon to be introduced), Rep. DeSaulnier Cancer survivorship legislation, soon to be introduced, Rep. Wasserman Schultz The Inflation Reduction Act, HR 5376 - Medicaid Coverage Gap fix (not included in the legislation), cap on out-of-pocket expenses for Medicare Part D HR 1946/S 1873, Multi Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act S 464/HR 2163 Safe Step Act HR 2594, To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to eliminate the coinsurance requirement for certain colorectal cancer screening tests furnished under the Medicare program. Issues related to governance of state Medicaid programs, including work requirements and block grant proposals. Policy issues related to coverage for low-income populations in states that have not yet expanded their Medicaid programs (coverage gap) CONNECT Act (telehealth), S. 1512 Lymphedema Treatment Act, HR 3630, S. 1315 Bipartisan Seniors Prescription Drug Relief Act - Cassidy/Menendez Expanding Access to Affordable Prescription Drugs and Medical Devices Act - Rosen Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act, S. 1544/H.R. 3089 Regulations related to the Public Charge Rule & Medicaid - DHS Docket No. USCIS-2021-0013, the notice of proposed rulemaking, Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility Public Health Emergency Extension Advocacy around cost sharing for follow on colonoscopy after a positive at home test with CMS, related to Medicare coverage
Client expense: $1,200,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, White House Office
2022 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
-Support Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act (HR 1946/S 1873) -Support Medicare Coverage of Innovative Technology -Support Coverage related to Colorectal Cancer Screening -Oppose HR 1655 and S 2149
Client expense: $405,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2022 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
H.R. 3 - Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act; H.R. 19 - Lower Costs, More Cures Act; H.R. 5260 - Reduced Costs and Continued Cures Act; H.R. 5376 - The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022; General issues related to patient access to rare disease therapies, Part B and Part D drugs; Issues related to home infusion for Part B patients; Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) policy issues; Value-based payment arrangements; Efforts to improve coding, coverage, and access for rare disease therapies; Issues related to low volume Diagnosis Related Groups (DRGs) and rare therapies; General issues related to diagnostic reimbursement S. 1873/H.R. 1946 - Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act of 2021 Issues related to preventative services and screenings for underrepresented communities H.R 4065/S. 1971 (Section 101) - Expanding Medicare annual wellness benefit to include kidney disease screening CMS Comment Solicitation on Possible Mechanisms to Address Rare Diseases and Conditions Represented by Low Volumes within the MS-DRG Structure General issues related to diagnostic reimbursement
Client expense: $930,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · third_quarter · Health Issues
HR1319; HR2547 (health related debt collection provisions); S1873; S1893; HR3671; S1024/HR2255; 340B general concerns; HR4390; HR5376; SAVE Act of 2022;
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
HR1868; HR1319; S1873; HR5376; HR1868;
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
H.R. 469 - Comprehensive Breast Reconstruction Act of 2021; bill provides for Medicare, Medicaid, and private health insurance coverage of certain tattooing services in connection with post-mastectomy breast reconstruction, and aligns the scope of Medicare and Medicaid coverage of such breast reconstruction with that of private health insurance. H.R. 1946/S. 1873 -Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detections Screening and Coverage Act; bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for Medicare coverage of multi-cancer early detection screening test H.R. 3183/S. 1312 - Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act; bill to exempt individuals with metastatic breast cancer from certain waiting periods for disability insurance benefits under the Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance program and related Medicare coverage H.R. 2903/S. 1512 - CONNECT for Health Act; a bill to expand the use of telehealth and remote patient monitoring services in Medicare H.R. 3087/S. 2051 - Breast Cancer Patient Equity Act; a bill to provide for Medicare coverage of custom fabricated breast prostheses H.R. 3630/S. 1315 - Lymphedema Treatment Act; bill to include certain lymphedema compression treatment items as covered durable medical equipment under Medicare following the surgical removal of the breast (i.e., a mastectomy), including replacements of such prostheses H.R. 4110 - Reducing Hereditary Cancer Act of 2021; a bill to provide hereditary cancer genetic testing for individuals with a history of a hereditary cancer gene mutation in a blood relative or a personal or ancestral history suspicious for hereditary cancer, and to provide coverage of certain cancer screenings or preventive surgeries that would reduce the risk for individuals with a germline (inherited) mutation associated with a high risk of developing a preventable cancer H.R. 4612/S. 2412 - Protecting Access to Lifesaving Screenings Act of 2021; a bill to make a series of changes relating to health insurance coverage of screening mammography including preserving Medicare coverage for screening mammography, without a requirement for coinsurance, and expands the definition of screening mammography to include any digital modality of such a procedure S. 2327 - Seniors Prescription Drug Relief Act; a bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for a Medicare part D modernization redesign and to establish a monthly out-of-pocket cost sharing maximum for enrollees who incur a significant portion of costs towards the annual out-of-pocket threshold under Medicare part D H.R. 3173/S. 3018 - Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act; a bill which establishes several requirements and standards relating to prior authorization processes under Medicare Advantage (MA) plans H.R. 5376 - Inflation Reduction Act of 2022; a budget reconciliation bill which included provisions to continue subsidies on private insurance premiums, address out of pocket costs in Medicare Part D, and more H.R. 7213, Equitable Community Access to Pharmacist Services Act; a bill to provide pharmacy reimbursement for COVID-19-related and future emergency services. Comments in response to CMS Proposed Rule on CY 2023 Medicare Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System and Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment System (CMS 1772-P) Comments in response to CMS Request for Information on Medicare Advantage (CMS-4203-NC ) Comments in response to CY2023 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (CMS-1770-P) Issues related to the upcoming Notice on Benefit and Payment Parameters for FY2024 Medicare coverage policy for drugs and drug pricing Medicare coverage policy for breast cancer treatments and services Proposed waivers under Sections 1115 and 1332 of the Social Security Act; policies related to work requirements, reinsurance and block grants in Medicaid Policies related to funding, state incentives, and federal efforts for for Medicaid expansion Coverage for telemedicine in Medicare
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2022 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Issues related to implementation of legislative or regulatory changes to Medicare and Medicaid, including: Advancing Telehealth Beyond COVID-19 Act of 2021, HR 4040 Patient Navigation Assistance Act (Soon to be introduced), Rep. DeSaulnier Cancer survivorship legislation, soon to be introduced, Rep. Wasserman Schultz The Inflation Reduction Act, HR 5376 - Medicaid Coverage Gap fix (not included in the legislation), cap on out-of-pocket expenses for Medicare Part D HR 1946/S 1873, Multi Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act S 464/HR 2163 Safe Step Act HR 2594, To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to eliminate the coinsurance requirement for certain colorectal cancer screening tests furnished under the Medicare program. Issues related to governance of state Medicaid programs, including work requirements and block grant proposals. Policy issues related to coverage for low-income populations in states that have not yet expanded their Medicaid programs (coverage gap) CONNECT Act (telehealth), S. 1512 Lymphedema Treatment Act, HR 3630, S. 1315 Bipartisan Seniors Prescription Drug Relief Act - Cassidy/Menendez Expanding Access to Affordable Prescription Drugs and Medical Devices Act - Rosen Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act, S. 1544/H.R. 3089 Regulations related to the Public Charge Rule & Medicaid - DHS Docket No. USCIS-2021-0013, the notice of proposed rulemaking, Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility Public Health Emergency Extension Advocacy around cost sharing for follow on colonoscopy after a positive at home test with CMS, related to Medicare coverage
Client expense: $1,200,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, White House Office
Issues related to oncology and early multi-cancer detection, including diagnostics and screening Issues related to S.1873 / H.R.1946 (Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act of 2021)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE
Issues related to oncology and early multi-cancer detection, including diagnostics and screening Issues related to S.1873 / H.R.1946 (Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act of 2021)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE
2022 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Issues related to oncology and early multi-cancer detection, including diagnostics and screening; S.1873 - The Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: SENATE
2022 · third_quarter · Health Issues
Issues related to oncology and early multi-cancer detection, including diagnostics and screening; S.1873 - The Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: SENATE
2022 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act (S. 1312 / HR 3182) Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act (HR 1946/S 1873) Lymphedema Treatment Act (HR 3630/ S 1315) Breast Cancer Patient Equity Act (HR 3087/S 2051) Reducing Hereditary Cancer Act of 2021 (HR 4110) CONNECT for Health Act (S.1512/ H.R. 2903) Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act (H.R.3173) Comprehensive Breast Reconstruction Act of 2021 (H.R. 469) Seniors Prescription Drug Relief Act (S.2327) Medicare coverage policy for breast cancer treatments and services Radiation Oncology Alternative Payment Model Telehealth Policies related to funding, state incentives, and federal efforts for Medicaid expansion Issues related to 1115 and 1332 of the Social Security Act; policies related to work requirements, reinsurance and block grants in Medicaid Policies related to Medicare coverage for pharmacy services and the Equitable Community Access to Pharmacist Services Act (H.R.7213) Issues related to the upcoming Notice on Benefit and Payment Parameters for FY2024 Medicare coverage policy for drugs and drug pricing H.R. 5376 - Inflation Reduction Act of 2022; a budget reconciliation bill which included provisions to continue subsidies on private insurance premiums, address out of pocket costs in Medicare Part D, and more Comments in response to CMS Proposed Rule on CY 2023 Medicare Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System and Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment System (CMS 1772-P) Comments in response to CMS Request for Information on Medicare Advantage (CMS-4203-NC) Comments in response to CY2023 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (CMS-1770-P)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $42,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE