Sickle Cell Disease Comprehensive Care Act

S.3389/ H.R.6216 - Sickle Cell Disease Comprehensive Care Act H.R. 2617 - Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 - Medicare provisions to eliminate cuts in physician payment and Medicaid provisions related to inclusion of S.3389/HR 6216. Making permanent Medicare telehealth expansions allowed during Public Health Emergency Legislation to eliminate CMS planned reductions to Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Conversion Factor and other payment reductions in Medicare proposed for 2022 The Improving Access to Transfusion Care for Hospice Patients Act of 2021 (S. 2566) Need for expert panel to advise CMS on improving values for evaluation and management services National Coverage Determination on myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) Request for a Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation demonstration program for sickle cell disease

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $45,000

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

Sickle Cell Disease Comprehensive Care Act (S. 3389/ H.R. 6216) MARCH for Military Servicemembers Act (S.4354/ H.R.7945) the Stop Anti-Abortion Disinformation Act (SAD Act) (S.4469/ H. R. 8210) Access to Infertility Treatment and Care Act (S. 2352/H.R. 4450) Veterans Infertility Treatment Act of 2021 (H.R. 1957) Robin Danielson Menstrual Product and Intimate Care Product Safety Act (H.R.3865) Protecting Families from Fertility Fraud Act (H.R.8600) The Access to Reproductive Care for Servicemembers Act (H.R. 8916) The Comprehensive Cancer Survivorship Act (S.5295/ H.R.9565) The Right to Build Families Act of 2022 (S.5276)

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H. RES. 1330 H.R. 6216/S. 3389, the Sickle Cell Disease Comprehensive Care Act H.R. 8855/S. 4866, the Sickle Cell Disease Treatment Centers Act of 2022 S. 1644/H.R. 3761, the Promising Pathway Act S. 373/H.R. 4472, the BENEFIT Act of 2021 H.R.2623, Camerons Law

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

RAINN Hotline bill, H.R. 4229, Rep. Annie Kuster Project Safe Childhood Modernization Act; Sens. John Cornyn and Jon Ossoff; not introduced TVPRA of 2022 S. 3949; Sen. Dianne Feinstein; Sen. Chuck Grassley Abolish Human Trafficking Reauthorization Act; S. 3946Sen. Amy Klobuchar; Sen John Cornyn Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention Reauthorizations Act of 2021; Rep. Chris Smith Protect Our Children Act reauthorization; Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz; Sen. John Cornyn Child Rescue Act H.R. 5884; Rep. Abigail Spanberger; Rep. Ben Cline E-Safey Bill; not yet introduced Eliminating Limits to Justice for Child Sex Abuse Victims Act; S.3103; Sen. Dick Durbin Eliminating Limits to Justice for Child Sex Abuse Victims Act; H.R. 8061; Rep. Eric Swalwell and Rep. Deborah Ross Backlog Justice Act of 2022; H.R. 8264; Rep. Emmanuel Cleaver Stop Sexual Assault and Harassment in Transportation Act; H.R. 5706; Rep. Peter DeFazio End Sexual Exploitation of Children Act; H.R. 1198; Rep. Anthony Gonzalez American Data Privacy and Protection Act; H.R. 8152; Rep. Frank Pallone White House Gender Policy Council, Rosie Hidalgo; Listening Session on Obstacles in Addressing Child Sexual Exploitation Digital Services Oversight and Safety Act; H.R. 6796; Rep. Lori Trahan Data Protection Act of 2021; S. 2134; Sen. Kristen Gillibrand Eliminating Abusive and Rampant Neglect of Interactive Technologies (EARN IT) Act of 2020; S.3389 (Sen. Graham and Blumenthal); H.R. 6544; Rep. Ann Wagner; Rep. Sylvia Garcia Eliminating Abusive and Rampant Neglect of Interactive Technologies (EARN IT) Act of 2020 H.R. 8454 (Rep. Garcia and Wagner); S.3538; Sen. Richard Blumenthal; Sen. Lindsey Graham Kids Online Safety Act; S. 3663; Sen. Richard Blumenthal Kids Online Safety Act; H.R. 5439; Rep. Kathy Castor Justice for All Act; not yet introduced; Sen. John Cornyn Protect Our Minors Act; Sen. Chuck Grassley Speak Out; Sen. Marsha Blackburn, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand Stopping Harmful Image Exploitation and Limiting Distribution Act of 2022; HR 6998 Rep. Jackie Speier SASIDA; Sen. John Cornyn Respect for Child Survivors Act (S 4926); Sen John Cornyn and Sen. Amy Klobuchar The Debbie Smith Reauthorization Act, not introduced Carla Walker Act, not introduced Restoring Law and Order Act; S.4875; Sen. Marsha Blackburn and Sen Bill Hagerty The Campus Accountability and Safety Act (CASA); Rep. Carolyn Maloney; Senators Grassley and Kirsten Gillibrand Stop Human Trafficking in School Zones Act; HR 7546; Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee Trafficking Survivors Relief Act of 2022; HR 8672; Rep. Burgess Owens

S.3389/ H.R.6216 - Sickle Cell Disease Comprehensive Care Act Making permanent Medicare telehealth expansions allowed during Public Health Emergency Legislation to eliminate CMS planned reductions to Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Conversion Factor and other payment reductions in Medicare proposed for 2022 The Improving Access to Transfusion Care for Hospice Patients Act of 2021 (S. 2566) Need for expert panel to advise CMS on improving values for evaluation and management services Medicare Program; Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment Systems for Acute Care Hospitals and the Long-Term Care Hospital Prospective Payment System and Proposed Policy Changes and Fiscal Year 2023 Rates Comments in response to CY2023 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (CMS-1770-P) National Coverage Determination on myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) Issues related to Medicare coverage of childhood vaccines for patients post-stem cell transplant

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $45,000

Coverage of blood transfusions under Medicare Hospice Benefit Improving Access to Transfusion Care for Hospice Patients Act of 2021 (S. 2566) Issues related to CAR-T/cellular and gene therapies Implementation of the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act pf 2015 (P.L. 114-10) Implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148) CMS national coverage determinations Medicaid coverage for sickle cell disease Issues impacting opioid access/use for patients with hematologic disease and disorders Issues related to implementation of Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act (P.L. 116-136) Issues related to health equity/disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on minority populations Issues related to telemedicine/telehealth COVID-19 vaccination policies/prioritization Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (H.R. 2256/S. 834) Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act (H.R. 2255/S. 1024) Cures 2.0 Act (H.R. 6000) Sickle cell disease/trait issues Sickle Cell Disease Comprehensive Care Act (H.R. 6216 / S.3389) Prior authorization Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act (H.R. 3173/S. 3018) Advancing Telehealth Beyond COVID Act (H.R. 4040)

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

Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (H.R. 2256/S. 834) Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act (H.R. 2255/S. 1024) Implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148) Hematology/oncology drug research and approval issues Implementation of the Food and Drug Administration Safety and Innovation Act (FDASIA) (P.L. 112-144) Clinical trials regulations and coverage Issues impacting coverage for hematologic diseases and conditions Issues related to CAR-T/cellular and gene therapies Issues impacting opioid access/use for patients with hematologic disease and disorders Issues impacting blood supply shortages/safety Issues related to convalescent plasma Issues related to health equity/disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on minority populations Issues related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in hematology research, practice, and training Cures 2.0 Act (H.R. 6000) Implementation of No Surprises Act (P.L. 116-260) Cancer Patient Equity Act of 2021 (H.R.5377) HELP Copays Act (H.R. 5801) Cancer Drug Parity Act of 2021 (H.R. 4385 / S. 3080) Sickle cell disease/trait issues Sickle Cell Disease Comprehensive Care Act (H.R. 6216 / S.3389) Impact of climate change on health Resolution expressing support for healthcare personnel and condemning assaults on healthcare personnel as the U.S. healthcare system faces unprecedented staffing shortages and increased workplace-related stressors (H.Res. 909) Sickle Cell Care Expansion Act (H.R. 7177/S.4425) Women's Health Protection Act (S. 1975/ H.R. 3755/S. 4132) Newborn Screening Saves Lives Reauthorization Act (H.R. 482/S. 350) Prior authorization Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act (H.R. 3173/S. 3018) Health Equity and Accountability Act (H.R. 7585) Issues related to maternal health care and abortion access Verifying Accurate Leading-edge IVCT Development (VALID) Act (H.R. 4128/S. 2209) Food and Drug Administration Safety and Landmark Advancements (FDASLA) Act (S. 4348) Affordability of employer coverage for family members/"family glitch Sickle Cell Disease Treatment Centers Act of 2022 (S. 4866/ H.R. 8855) Advancing Telehealth Beyond COVID Act (H.R. 4040) Resolution supporting the designation of September 2022 as "Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month" (H.Res.1330)

Sickle Cell Disease Comprehensive Care Act (S. 3389/ H.R. 6216) MARCH for Military Servicemembers Act (S.4354/ H.R.7945) the Stop Anti-Abortion Disinformation Act (SAD Act) (S.4469/ H. R. 8210) Access to Infertility Treatment and Care Act (S. 2352/H.R. 4450) Veterans Infertility Treatment Act of 2021 (H.R. 1957) Robin Danielson Menstrual Product and Intimate Care Product Safety Act (H.R.3865) Protecting Families from Fertility Fraud Act (H.R.8600)

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

12-Month Continuous Eligibility for Children in Medicaid/CHIP Easy Enrollment in Health Care Act of 2021 Provider Relief Fund Reporting Requirements Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act (H.R. 3089/S. 1544) Connect for Health Act of 2021 Medicaid Payment Parity Coronavirus Medicaid Response Act (S. 4108) H.R. 2347, Strengthening the Vaccines for Children Program Act HR 1025, the Kids Access to Primary Care Act S. 1833 The Ensuring Access to Primary Care for Women and Children Act of 2021 Medicaid Maintenance of Effort (MOE) Protections Comprehensive Access to Robust Insurance Now Guaranteed (CARING) for Kids Act (H.R.66) H.R. 1791 Childrens Health Insurance Program Permanency (CHIPP) Act Stabilize Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Act (H.R. 1738) Permanent CHIP Funding Extension Permanent Extension of Express Lane Eligibility Option Pediatrics Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) in Medicaid Medicaid Reentry Act Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act Expanding Medicaid HCBS Services for Children Access to Care in Medicaid/CHIP Maternal Health H.R. 4996 Helping Moms Act H.R.4995 - Maternal Health Quality Improvement Act of 2020 Postpartum Medicaid Extension and Maternal Health Improvements Closing the Medicaid Coverage Gap Adult Medicaid Vaccine Access Increased Funding for Childrens Hospitals Graduate Medical Education COVID-19 Response Medicaid/CHIP Eligibility Redeterminations post PHE Build Back Better Act Payment for COVID-19 Vaccine Counseling Coding Changes for COVID-19 Counseling Payment Standards in CBP Custody Standards in ICE Family Detention Standards in ORR Custody Licensure of ORR Shelters Emergency Intake Sites Public Charge Child Nutrition Reauthorization/WIC SNAP Mental Health for Children H.R. 6, DREAM Act Family Separation and Detention Medical Nutrition Equity Act Build Back Better Act Lift the Bar Act CARE for Families Act HR 3107 WIC Act Keep Families Together Act Breastfeeding Peer Counseling Program Public Health Preparedness and Response Research for Pregnant and Lactating Women Funding for Pediatric Device Consortia Funding for Emergency Medical Services for Children Program Funding for HRSA Pediatric Mental Health Care Access Program PUMP Act DEMAND Act Dietary Guidelines Child Poverty Coronavirus Response Legislation Asylum Child Poverty Reduction Act Suicide Prevention CBP Medical Services Contract Child Nutrition Waivers School Meal Standards Universal School Meals Equality Act Mental Health Services for Students Act Medicaid Bump Act Youth Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Act Child Tax Credit Comprehensive Mental Health in Schools Pilot Program Supporting Childrens Mental Health Care Access Act Protect Infants from Formula Shortages Act Infant Formula Shortage White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health Mental Health Reform Reauthorization Act Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act FY23 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Bill: Pediatric Subspecialty Loan Repayment Program, Firearm Injury and Mortality Prevention Research, Pediatric Mental Health Care Access Program, Emergency Medical Services for Children, National Center for Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities, Global Immunization, Sudden Unexpected Infant Death and Sudden Death in Childhood, Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, VACCINES Act, Antimicrobial Resistance, Maternal and Child Health, School Based Health Centers COVID-19 Supplemental Appropriations H.R.482 / S.350 - Newborn Screening Saves Lives Reauthorization Act FY23 National Defense Authorization Act and Halting Reductions to Military Medical Personnel Defense Health Agency - Autism Care Demonstration H.R.6783 - Autism Family Caregiver Act H.R.5551 - Improving the Health of Children Act H.R.5561 / S.4052 - Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act of 2021 H.R.2347 / S.2691 - Strengthening the Vaccines for Children Program Act of 2021 Childrens Literacy Initiative on Military Bases (CLIMB) Act of 2022 - H.R. 8208 Advancing FASD Research, Services and Prevention Act - S. 2238 / H.R. 4151 Home and Community Based Services - Reconciliation Bill Banning Electronic Stimulation Devices - FDA User Fee Bills (H.R. 7667/S. 4348) Womens Health Protection Act (H.R. 3755/S. 1975) Kids Online Safety Act (S. 3663) Children and Teens Online Privacy Protection Act (S. 1628) Kids PRIVCY Act (H.R. 4801) KIDS Act (H.R. 5439/S. 2918) American Data Privacy and Protection Act (H.R. 8152) Pediatric Subspecialty Loan Repayment Program Implementation Regulation of Menthol Cigarettes and Flavored Cigars Premarket Tobacco Product Application Process for E-Cigarettes Sickle Cell Disease Comprehensive Care Act (H.R. 6216/S. 3389) FY 2023 Funding for HHS Office of Adolescent Health FY 2023 Funding for Pediatric Subspecialty Loan Repayment Program FY 2023 Funding for Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development Appropriations - global child and youth-focused global health subaccounts at USAID (Vulnerable Children, Maternal and Child Health, Nutrition) and CDC Global Immunization Division Global Child Thrive Act Implementation Strengthening Efforts to End Violence Against Children Act Reach Every Mother and Child Act Gun violence prevention research funding Child passenger safety (H.R. 5736) Appropriations for the Indian Health Service Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program Infant sleep product safety (S. 1259, H.R. 3182) Lead exposure prevention Food safety Paid family and medical leave Regulation of high-powered magnet sets Climate change Vehicle emissions standards Button battery ingestions (H.R. 5313, S. 3278) Early childhood education Access to genetic sequencing Child product safety and injury prevention Furniture tip-over prevention Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act reauthorization, CAPTA Reauthorization Act of 2021 CAPTA Plans of safe care grants Family First Prevention Services Act implementation Issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic and providing supports for the child welfare community CAPTA Fatalities Prevention and Response Title IV-B Reauthorization Ensuring Medicaid continuity for Children in Foster Care Act (S. 2689/H.R. 5414) Congregate care reform Mental health supports for foster youth/former foster youth

S.3389/ H.R.6216 - Sickle Cell Disease Comprehensive Care Act Making permanent Medicare telehealth expansions allowed during Public Health Emergency Legislation to eliminate CMS planned reductions to Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Conversion Factor and other payment reductions in Medicare proposed for 2022 The Improving Access to Transfusion Care for Hospice Patients Act of 2021 (S. 2566) Need for expert panel to advise CMS on improving values for evaluation and management services National Coverage Determination on myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) Issues related to Medicare coverage of childhood vaccines for patients post-stem cell transplant

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $45,000

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

Coverage of blood transfusions under Medicare Hospice Benefit Improving Access to Transfusion Care for Hospice Patients Act of 2021 (S. 2566) Issues related to CAR-T/cellular and gene therapies Implementation of the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act pf 2015 (P.L. 114-10) Implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148) CMS national coverage determinations Medicaid coverage for sickle cell disease Issues impacting opioid access/use for patients with hematologic disease and disorders Issues related to implementation of Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act (P.L. 116-136) Issues related to health equity/disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on minority populations Issues related to telemedicine/telehealth COVID-19 vaccination policies/prioritization Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (H.R. 2256/S. 834) Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act (H.R. 2255/S. 1024) Cures 2.0 Act (H.R. 6000) Sickle cell disease/trait issues Sickle Cell Disease Comprehensive Care Act (H.R. 6216 / S.3389) Prior authorization Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act (H.R. 3173/S. 3018)

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

Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (H.R. 2256/S. 834) Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act (H.R. 2255/S. 1024) Implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148) Hematology/oncology drug research and approval issues Implementation of the Food and Drug Administration Safety and Innovation Act (FDASIA) (P.L. 112-144) Clinical trials regulations and coverage Issues impacting coverage for hematologic diseases and conditions Issues related to CAR-T/cellular and gene therapies Issues impacting opioid access/use for patients with hematologic disease and disorders Issues impacting blood supply shortages/safety Issues related to convalescent plasma Issues related to health equity/disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on minority populations Issues related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in hematology research, practice, and training Cures 2.0 Act (H.R. 6000) Implementation of No Surprises Act (P.L. 116-260) Cancer Patient Equity Act of 2021 (H.R.5377) HELP Copays Act (H.R. 5801) Cancer Drug Parity Act of 2021 (H.R. 4385 / S. 3080) Sickle cell disease/trait issues Sickle Cell Disease Comprehensive Care Act (H.R. 6216 / S.3389) Impact of climate change on health Resolution expressing support for healthcare personnel and condemning assaults on healthcare personnel as the U.S. healthcare system faces unprecedented staffing shortages and increased workplace-related stressors (H.Res. 909) Sickle Cell Care Expansion Act (H.R. 7177/S.4425) Women's Health Protection Act (S. 1975/ H.R. 3755/S. 4132) Newborn Screening Saves Lives Reauthorization Act (H.R. 482/S. 350) Prior authorization Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act (H.R. 3173/S. 3018) Health Equity and Accountability Act (H.R. 7585) Issues related to maternal health care and abortion access Verifying Accurate Leading-edge IVCT Development (VALID) Act (H.R. 4128/S. 2209) Food and Drug Administration Safety and Landmark Advancements (FDASLA) Act (S. 4348) Affordability of employer coverage for family members/"family glitch

Medicaid and Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) legislation (proposal under development related to social determinants of health) S. 1798 and H.R.1397, Telehealth Improvement for Kids' Essential Services Act or the TIKES Act (provisions of the TIKES Act were included in the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (P.L.# 117-159)) H.R. 7236, Strengthen Kids Mental Health Now Act of 2022 S.2112 and H.R.4036, Enhance Access to Support Essential Behavioral Health Services (EASE) Act S. 3389 and H.R. 6216, Sickle Cell Disease Comprehensive Care Act Senate Finance Committee's Youth Mental Health Discussion Draft

Client expense: $174,436 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

SAAPM resolution (Feinstein office); Improve Act (Ernst office); RAINN Hotline bill, H.R. 4229, Rep. Annie Kuster TVPRA of 2022 S. 3949; Sen. Dianne Feinstein; Sen. Chuck Grassley Abolish Human Trafficking Reauthorization Act; S. 3946Sen. Amy Klobuchar; Sen John Cornyn Protect Our Children Act reauthorization; not yet introduced; Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz; Sen. John Cornyn Child Rescue Act H.R. 5884; Rep. Abigail Spanberger; Rep. Ben Cline E-Safey Bill; not yet introduced; Rep. Jackie Speier Child Sex Trafficking Victim Witness bill; Sen. Lindsey Graham; not yet introduced OSEAC SFOPs Appropriations request (FY23); Rep. Robert Aderholt Africa Panel; Rep. Annie Kuster Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act (SICAA); Sen. Jeff Merkley; Rep. Ro Khanna Eliminating Limits to Justice for Child Sex Abuse Victims Act; S.3103; Sen. Dick Durbin Eliminating Limits to Justice for Child Sex Abuse Victims Act; H.R. 8061; Rep. Eric Swalwell and Rep. Deborah Ross Backlog Justice Act of 2022; H.R. 8264; Rep. Emmanuel Cleaver Don't Make Sponsors Pay Their Abusers Act; Sen. John Cornyn Stop Sexual Assault and Harassment in Transportation Act; H.R. 5706; Rep. Peter DeFazio End Sexual Exploitation of Children Act; H.R. 1198; Rep. Anthony Gonzalez American Data Privacy and Protection Act; H.R. 8152; Rep. Frank Pallone White House Gender Policy Council, Rosie Hidalgo; White House Task Force to Address Online Harassment and Abuse Digital Services Oversight and Safety Act; H.R. 6796; Rep. Lori Trahan Data Protection Act of 2021; S. 2134; Sen. Kristen Gillibrand Eliminating Abusive and Rampant Neglect of Interactive Technologies (EARN IT) Act of 2020; S.3389 (Sen. Graham and Blumenthal); H.R. 6544; Rep. Ann Wagner; Rep. Sylvia Garcia Eliminating Abusive and Rampant Neglect of Interactive Technologies (EARN IT) Act of 2020 H.R. 8454 (Rep. Garcia and Wagner); S.3538; Sen. Richard Blumenthal; Sen. Lindsey Graham Kids Online Safety Act; S. 3663; Sen. Richard Blumenthal Kids Online Safety Act; H.R. 5439; Rep. Kathy Castor Justice for All Act; not yet introduced; Sen. John Cornyn Protect Our Minors Act; Sen. Chuck Grassley

Sickle Cell Disease Comprehensive Care Act (S. 3389/ H.R. 6216) MARCH for Military Servicemembers Act (S.4354/ H.R.7945) the Stop Anti-Abortion Disinformation Act (SAD Act) (S.4469/ H. R. 8210) Access to Infertility Treatment and Care Act (S. 2352/H.R. 4450) Veterans Infertility Treatment Act of 2021 (H.R. 1957)

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S.3389/ H.R.6216 - Sickle Cell Disease Comprehensive Care Act Making permanent Medicare telehealth expansions allowed during Public Health Emergency Legislation to eliminate CMS planned reductions to Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Conversion Factor and other payment reductions in Medicare proposed for 2022 The Improving Access to Transfusion Care for Hospice Patients Act of 2021 (S. 2566) Need for expert panel to advise CMS on improving values for evaluation and management services National Coverage Determination on myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) The Sickle Cell Care Expansion Act (H.R. 7177)

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $45,000

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

Coverage of blood transfusions under Medicare Hospice Benefit Improving Access to Transfusion Care for Hospice Patients Act of 2021 (S. 2566) Issues related to CAR-T/cellular and gene therapies Implementation of the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act pf 2015 (P.L. 114-10) Implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148) CMS national coverage determinations Medicaid coverage for sickle cell disease Issues impacting opioid access/use for patients with hematologic disease and disorders Issues related to implementation of Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act (P.L. 116-136) Issues related to health equity/disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on minority populations Issues related to telemedicine/telehealth COVID-19 vaccination policies/prioritization Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (H.R. 2256/S. 834) Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act (H.R. 2255/S. 1024) Cures 2.0 Act (H.R. 6000) Sickle cell disease/trait issues Sickle Cell Disease Comprehensive Care Act (H.R. 6216 / S.3389) Prior authorization Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act (H.R. 3173/S. 3018)

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

Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (H.R. 2256/S. 834) Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act (H.R. 2255/S. 1024) Implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148) Hematology/oncology drug research and approval issues Implementation of the Food and Drug Administration Safety and Innovation Act (FDASIA) (P.L. 112-144) Clinical trials regulations and coverage Issues impacting coverage for hematologic diseases and conditions Issues related to CAR-T/cellular and gene therapies Issues impacting opioid access/use for patients with hematologic disease and disorders Issues impacting blood supply shortages/safety Issues related to convalescent plasma Issues related to health equity/disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on minority populations Issues related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in hematology research, practice, and training Cures 2.0 Act (H.R. 6000) Implementation of No Surprises Act (P.L. 116-260) Cancer Patient Equity Act of 2021 (H.R.5377) HELP Copays Act (H.R. 5801) Cancer Drug Parity Act of 2021 (H.R. 4385 / S. 3080) Sickle cell disease/trait issues Sickle Cell Disease Comprehensive Care Act (H.R. 6216 / S.3389) Impact of climate change on health Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act (H.R. 1667/S. 610) Resolution expressing support for healthcare personnel and condemning assaults on healthcare personnel as the U.S. healthcare system faces unprecedented staffing shortages and increased workplace-related stressors (H.Res. 909) Sickle Cell Care Expansion Act (H.R. 7177) Women's Health Protection Act (S. 1975/ H.R. 3755) Newborn Screening Saves Lives Reauthorization Act (H.R. 482/S. 350) Prior authorization Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act (H.R. 3173/S. 3018)

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

S.3389/ H.R.6216 - Sickle Cell Disease Comprehensive Care Act Making permanent Medicare telehealth expansions allowed during Public Health Emergency Legislation to eliminate CMS planned reductions to Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Conversion Factor and other payment reductions in Medicare proposed for 2022 The Improving Access to Transfusion Care for Hospice Patients Act of 2021 (S. 2566) Need for expert panel to advise CMS on improving values for evaluation and management services National Coverage Determination on myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS)

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $45,000

Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), SENATE

Coverage of blood transfusions under Medicare Hospice Benefit Improving Access to Transfusion Care for Hospice Patients Act of 2021 (S. 2566) Reimbursement for CAR-T/cellular and gene therapies Implementation of the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act pf 2015 (P.L. 114-10) Implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148) CMS national coverage determinations Medicaid coverage for sickle cell disease Issues impacting opioid access/use for patients with hematologic disease and disorders Issues related to implementation of Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act (P.L. 116-136) Issues related to health equity/disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on minority populations Issues related to telemedicine/telehealth Funding for Graduate Medical Education (GME) COVID-19 vaccination policies/prioritization Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (H.R. 2256/S. 834) Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act (H.R. 2255/S. 1024) Cures 2.0 Act (H.R. 6000) Sickle cell disease/trait issues Sickle Cell Disease Comprehensive Care Act (H.R. 6216 / S.3389)

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

Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (H.R. 2256/S. 834) Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act (H.R. 2255/S. 1024) Implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148) Hematology/oncology drug research and approval issues Implementation of the Food and Drug Administration Safety and Innovation Act (FDASIA) (P.L. 112-144) Clinical trials regulations and coverage Issues impacting coverage for hematologic diseases and conditions Reimbursement for CAR-T/cellular and gene therapies Issues impacting opioid access/use for patients with hematologic disease and disorders Issues impacting blood supply shortages/safety Issues related to convalescent plasma Issues related to health equity/disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on minority populations Issues related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in hematology research, practice, and training Cures 2.0 Act (H.R. 6000) Implementation of No Surprises Act (P.L. 116-260) Cancer Patient Equity Act of 2021 (H.R.5377) HELP Copays Act (H.R. 5801) Cancer Drug Parity Act of 2021 (H.R. 4385 / S. 3080) Sickle cell disease/trait issues Sickle Cell Disease Comprehensive Care Act (H.R. 6216 / S.3389)

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