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Leveraging Integrated Networks in Communities to Address Social Needs Act of 2021 or the LINC to Address Social Needs Act of 2021 This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to award grants to better integrate health care and social services using technology platforms and related infrastructure. To receive a grant, a state or territory must enter into a partnership with nonprofits and similar organizations or tribal nations. These public-private partnerships must foster the use of technology platforms by providers and payors of health care and social services to improve cross-sector coordination. This includes developing funding models to make the platforms financially self-sufficient. HHS must consult with stakeholders to develop data standards and guidelines for these grants, and the Government Accountability Office must evaluate the impact of the grants.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Introduced in Senate
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2023 · second_quarter · Health Issues
SDOH; White House SDOH ActionPlan; SDOH-S.509/H.R. 6072, LINC to Address Social Needs Act; SDOH Accelerator Plan Grants & Sec 2201 of CAA; SDOH, Social Determinants Accelerator Act; Congressional SDOH Caucus; SDOH Understand Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $55,000
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2023 · first_quarter · Health Issues
LINC to address Social Needs Act (S.509/H.R. 60720; Social Determinants Accelerator Act (S.3039/H.R. 2503); SDOH Action Plan
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $55,000
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. 1384, the Mainstreaming Addiction Treatment Act S.445, the Mainstreaming Addiction Treatment Act H.R. 2503, the Social Determinants Accelerator Act S. 3039, the Social Determinants Accelerator Act H.R. 3517, Increasing Access to Osteoporosis Testing for Medicare Beneficiaries Act H.R. 3932, the Pioneering Antimicrobial Subscriptions to End Upsurging Resistance (PASTEUR) Act S. 2076, the Pioneering Antimicrobial Subscriptions to End Upsurging Resistance (PASTEUR) Act HR 4040, Advancing Telehealth Beyond COVID-19 Act H.R. 4521, the America Creating Opportunities to Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education, and Science (COMPETES) Act H.R. 6000, Cures 2.0 Act H.R. 6072, the Leveraging Integrated Networks in Communities (LINC) to Address Social Needs Act S. 509, the Leveraging Integrated Networks in Communities (LINC) to Address Social Needs Act H.R. 6087, the Improving Access to Workers Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act H.R. 6883, Continuing Appropriations and Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act H.R.7008, Pre-approval Information Exchange Act H.R. 7353, the Telehealth Benefit Expansion for Workers Act H.R. 7503, Hospital Inpatient Services Modernization Act S. 3792, Hospital Inpatient Services Modernization Act H.R. 7666, the Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act H.R. 7667, Food and Drug Amendments of 2022 H.R. 8152, American Data Privacy and Protection Act H.R. 8188, the Saving Access to Laboratory Services Act S. 4449, the Saving Access to Laboratory Services Act S. 3799, PREVENT Pandemics Act S. 4348, Food and Drug Administration Safety and Landmark Advancements (FDASLA) Act of 2022
Client expense: $160,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2022 · third_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 1384, the Mainstreaming Addiction Treatment Act S.445, the Mainstreaming Addiction Treatment Act H.R. 2503, the Social Determinants Accelerator Act S. 3039, the Social Determinants Accelerator Act H.R. 3517, Increasing Access to Osteoporosis Testing for Medicare Beneficiaries Act H.R. 3932, the Pioneering Antimicrobial Subscriptions to End Upsurging Resistance (PASTEUR) Act S. 2076, the Pioneering Antimicrobial Subscriptions to End Upsurging Resistance (PASTEUR) Act HR 4040, Advancing Telehealth Beyond COVID-19 Act H.R. 4521, the America Creating Opportunities to Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education, and Science (COMPETES) Act H.R. 6000, Cures 2.0 Act H.R. 6072, the Leveraging Integrated Networks in Communities (LINC) to Address Social Needs Act S. 509, the Leveraging Integrated Networks in Communities (LINC) to Address Social Needs Act H.R. 6087, the Improving Access to Workers Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act H.R. 6883, Continuing Appropriations and Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act H.R.7008, Pre-approval Information Exchange Act H.R. 7353, the Telehealth Benefit Expansion for Workers Act H.R. 7503, Hospital Inpatient Services Modernization Act S. 3792, Hospital Inpatient Services Modernization Act H.R. 7666, the Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act H.R. 7667, Food and Drug Amendments of 2022 H.R. 8152, American Data Privacy and Protection Act H.R. 8188, the Saving Access to Laboratory Services Act S. 4449, the Saving Access to Laboratory Services Act S. 3799, PREVENT Pandemics Act S. 4348, Food and Drug Administration Safety and Landmark Advancements (FDASLA) Act of 2022
Client expense: $160,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2022 · second_quarter · Health Issues
S. 253, Cannabidiol and Marihuana Research Expansion Act, all provisions H.R. 6087, Improving Access to Workers Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act of 2022, all provisions H.R. 3085, Equity in Neuroscience and Alzheimers Clinical Trials (ENACT) Act of 2021, all provisions H.R. 5030, Diversifying Investigations Via Equitable Research Studies for Everyone (DIVERSE) Trials Act, all provisions H.R. 1384, Mainstreaming Addiction Treatment (MAT) Act of 2021, all provisions S. 445, Mainstreaming Addiction Treatment (MAT) Act of 2021, all provisions H.R. 2067, Medication Access and Training Expansion (MATE) Act of 2021, all provisions S. 2235, Medication Access and Training Expansion (MATE) Act of 2021, all provisions H.R. 6072, Leveraging Integrated Networks in Communities (LINC) To Address Social Needs Act of 2021, provisions relating to social determinants of health, impact on mental health and social services S. 509, Leveraging Integrated Networks in Communities (LINC) To Address Social Needs Act of 2021, provisions relating to social determinants of health, impact on mental health and social services H.R. 379, Improving Social Determinants of Health Act of 2021, all provisions S. 104, Improving Social Determinants of Health Act of 2021, all provisions S. 3799, Prepare for and Respond to Existing Viruses, Emerging New Threats, and (PREVENT) Pandemics Act, all provisions H.R. 8, Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2021, all provisions H.R. 1446, Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2021, all provisions S. 1675, Maternal Health Quality Improvement Act, all provisions H.R. 2163, Safe Step Act, all provisions S. 464, Safe Step Act, all provisions H.R. 666, Anti-Racism in Public Health Act of 2021, all provisions S. 162, Anti-Racism in Public Health Act of 2021, all provisions H.R. 5248, Temporary Responders for Immediate Aid in Grave Emergencies (TRIAGE) Act of 2021, all provisions H.R. 6311, Comprehensive Addiction Resources Emergency Act of 2021, all provisions S. 3418, Comprehensive Addiction Resources Emergency Act of 2021, all provisions H.R. 1364, Parity Enforcement Act of 2021, all provisions H.R. 3735, Parity Implementation Assistance Act, all provisions H.R. 7232, 9-8-8 and Parity Assistance Act of 2022, all provisions H.R. 7116, 9-8-8 Implementation Act of 2022, all provisions S. 2938, Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, all provisions S. 4090, Dietary Supplement Listing Act of 2022, all provisions S. 1675, Maternal Health Quality Improvement Act, all provisions H.R. 1667, Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act, all provisions S. 610, Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act, all provisions H.R. 3753, Parity Implementation Assistance Act, all provisions S. 1962, Parity Implementation Assistance Act, all provisions S. 3904, Healthcare Cybersecurity Act of 2022, all provisions H.R. 4128, Verifying Accurate Leading-edge IVCT Development (VALID) Act of 2021, all provisions S. 2209, Verifying Accurate Leading-edge IVCT Development (VALID) Act of 2021, all provisions H.R. 6000, Cures 2.0 Act, all provisions S. 2416, New Opportunities for Value that Extend Lives (NOVEL) Act of 2021, all provisions H.R. 8152, To provide consumers with foundational data privacy rights, create strong oversight mechanisms, and establish meaningful enforcement, all provisions H.R. 2377, Federal Extreme Risk Protection Order Act of 2022, all provisions H.R. 7910, Protecting Our Kids Act, all provisions S. 2938, Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, all provisions H.R. 7667, Food and Drug Amendments of 2022, all provisions H.R. 7666, Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022, all provisions H.R. 2503, Social Determinants Accelerator Act of 2021, all provisions S. 3039, Social Determinants Accelerator Act of 2021, all provisions H.R. 7192, Diagnostic Device Advisory Committee Act, all provisions H.R. 3085, Equity in Neuroscience and Alzheimers Clinical Trials (ENACT) Act of 2021, all provisions H.R. 5218, Collaborate in an Orderly and Cohesive Manner Act, all provisions H.R. 7845, NIH Clinical Trial Diversity Act of 2022, all provisions H.R. 708, Temporary Reciprocity to Ensure Access to Treatment (TREAT) Act, all provisions S. 168, Temporary Reciprocity to Ensure Access to Treatment (TREAT) Act, all provisions H.R. 4480, Telehealth Coverage and Payment Parity Act, all provisions H.R. 7573, Telehealth Extension and Evaluation Act, all provisions S. 3593, Telehealth Extension and Evaluation Act, all provisions H.R. 5541, Primary and Virtual Care Affordability Act, all provisions H.R. 1306, National Coronavirus Commission Act of 2021, all provisions S. 412, National Coronavirus Commission Act of 2021, all provisions H.R. 1843, COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act, all provisions S. 937, COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act, all provisions H.R. 3778, Nullifying Opportunities for Variants to Infect and Decimate (NOVID) Act, all provisions S. 1976, Nullifying Opportunities for Variants to Infect and Decimate (NOVID) Act, all provisions H.R. 6904, Patients Before Profits Act of 2022, all provisions H.R. 7053, Hospital Inpatient Services Modernization Act, all provisions S. 3792, Hospital Inpatient Services Modernization Act, all provisions H.R. 1364, Parity Enforcement Act of 2021, all provisions H.R. 5224, Preventing Overdoses and Saving Lives Act of 2021, all provisions H.R. 6279, Opioid Treatment Access Act of 2022, all provisions H.R. 7234, Summer Barrow Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery Act, all provisions H.R. 3352, Midwives for MOMS Act of 2021, all provisions H.R. 847, Promoting Digital Privacy Technologies Act, all provisions S. 224, Promoting Digital Privacy Technologies Act, all provisions H.R. 3771, South Asian Heart Health Awareness and Research Act of 2021, all provisions H.R. 7559, Prescription Information Modernization Act of 2022, all provisions H.R. 8289, Banning Misleading Drug Ads Act of 2022, all provisions H.R. 3614, Menstrual Equity For All Act of 2021, all provisions No Surprises Act/implementation Temporary Reciprocity to Ensure Access to Treatment (TREAT) Act, all provisions 21st Century Cures Act/implementation Maternal mortality Maternal health and inequities/FY 2023 funding Prior Authorization AMA Recovery Plan for Americas Physicians/telehealth/prior authorization/physician burnout/scope Section 2527(b) of the U.S. Innovation and Competition Act (USICA)/Open Access Language Retired Physician Re-entry COVID-19 telehealth flexibilities COVID-19/Vaccine distribution/Vaccines in physician offices Physician burnout and suicide COVID-19/Health Equity/vaccines COVID-19 response/testing/misinformation/therapeutics/Paxlovid Public Health Emergency COVID-19 Health Equity/Men who have sex with men/3-month blood donation use deferral Health Equity/Federally qualified health centers and clinical trials Womens Reproductive Health Medication Abortion Access Diabetes Provider Relief Fund/COVID-19 Electronic Health Records (EHR) Certification Data Privacy Hunger, Nutrition, and Health Digital Health/AI/Digital Therapeutics Monkeypox/testing/vaccination
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Congressional Budget Office (CBO), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Congressional Budget Office (CBO), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
Client expense: $4,550,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), President of the U.S., SENATE, Vice President of the U.S., White House Office
2022 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Discussed with staff removal of unique patient identifier language, generally known as section 510 from FY23 Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations bill. Sought co-sponsors and support for S. 509/HR 6072, the Leveraging Integrated Networks in Communities (LINC) to Address Social Needs Act as well as funding for public health and the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) in the FY23 Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations bill. Also discussed with staff the Health Data Use and Privacy Commission Act, federal funding for telehealth resource centers, the CDC's Data Modernization Initiative and Center for Forecasting and Outbreak Analytics, HR 8152, the American Data Privacy and Protection Act and HR 3173/S. 3018, the Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act. Also discussed with HHS, FTC, and DHS continued regulatory efforts to improve interoperability and maintain patient confidentiality and privacy, cybersecurity.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Healthcare Supply Chain - Highlighted the important role played by hospital group purchasing organizations in promoting resiliency and value in healthcare purchasing. Engaged to support policies to ensure greater transparency and mitigate or limit shortages of prescription drugs. Supported policies that would expedite critical cargo, including cargo necessary for medical care, during a public health emergency or disaster. Advocated for greater transparency in the health care supply chain for drugs and medical devices. Supported updating language related to the Unapproved Drugs Initiative, and incorporating the PASTUER Act (S.2076) and the PATCH Act (H.R. 7084) in omnibus legislation (H.R. 2617). Telehealth - Supported efforts to make telehealth flexibilities offered during COVID-19 Public Health Emergency permanent. Supported CONNECT for Health Act (H.R. 2617 S. 1512/H.R. 2903) and the Extending Telehealth Beyond COVID-19 Act (H.R. 4040). Encouraged reimbursement parity for certain telehealth services and support for audio-only telehealth services. Health Care Workforce - Urged passage of the Temporary Reciprocity to Ensure Access to Treatment (TREAT) Act (H.R. 708; S. 168); The Health Care Workforce Resilience Act (S. 1024/H.R. 2255). Urged administration to examine practices of health care staffing agencies and supported passage of the Travel Nursing Agency Transparency Study Act (S. 4352). Supported passage of the Safety from Violence for Healthcare Employees Act (H.R. 7961). Prepare for and Respond to Existing Viruses, Emerging New Threats, and (PREVENT) Pandemics Act (S. 3799; H.R 2617) - monitored PREVENT Pandemics Act and supported inclusion of provisions to improve supply chain transparency, enhance cybersecurity of medical devices and extend shelf life of prescription drugs in omnibus legislation. 340B Drug Pricing Program - Urged HHS to enforce guidance that would allow 340B Covered Entities to utilize contract pharmacies. Social Determinants of Health and Health Equity - Shared insights and offered suggestions to CMS regarding health equity measurement, indices and data collection. Supported the Social Determinants Accelerator Act (H.R. 2503; S. 3039); The LINC to Address Social Needs Act (S. 509). Supported passage of Opioid Treatment Access Act (S. 3629/H.R. 6279). Supported passage of Drug Shortages Shelf Life Extension Act (S. 3493). Supported passage of the Biologics Competition Act (H.R. 8877).
Client expense: $250,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 708, Temporary Reciprocity to Ensure Access to Treatment (TREAT) Act, provisions relating to fraud, waste, and abuse S. 168, Temporary Reciprocity to Ensure Access to Treatment (TREAT) Act, provisions relating to fraud, waste, and abuse H.R. 2617, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, provisions relating to COVID-19 telehealth flexibilities H.R. 1364, Parity Enforcement Act of 2021, all provisions H.R. 3753, Parity Implementation Assistance Act, all provisions S. 1962, Parity Implementation Assistance Act, all provisions S. 3799, Prepare for and Respond to Existing Viruses, Emerging New Threats, and (PREVENT) Pandemics Act, provisions relating to hospital-at-home flexibilities H.R. 925, Data to Save Moms Act, all provisions H.R. 959, Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021, all provisions S. 346, Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021, all provisions H.R. 6878, Pregnant Women in Custody Act, all provisions S. 5027, Protecting the Health and Wellness of Babies and Pregnant Women in Custody Act, all provisions H.R. 1384, Mainstreaming Addiction Treatment (MAT) Act of 2021, all provisions S. 445, Mainstreaming Addiction Treatment (MAT) Act of 2021, all provisions H.R. 2067, Medication Access and Training Expansion (MATE) Act of 2021, all provisions S. 2235, Medication Access and Training Expansion (MATE) Act of 2021, all provisions H.R. 7234, Summer Barrow Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery Act, all provisions H.R. 8908, Fighting Stimulant and other Substance Use Disorders Act, all provisions H.R. 8891, No Surprises for Survivors Act of 2022, al provisions H.R. 8885, Better Health Care Directories Act, all provisions H.R. 8886, Promoting Clarity in Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Treatment Act, all provisions H.R. 8892, Access to Mental Health Services Act, all provisions H.R. 8881, Mental Health Transparency Act, all provisions H.R. 8889, Readable Insurance Coverage Explanations (RICE) Act, all provisions S. 5041, Training Psychiatrists for the Future Act, all provisions H.R. 1218, Data Mapping to Save Moms Lives Act, all provisions S. 198, Data Mapping to Save Moms' Lives Act, all provisions S. 1675, Maternal Health Quality Improvement Act, all provisions H.R. 1446, Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2021, all provisions H.R. 8, Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2021, all provisions H.R. 379, Improving Social Determinants of Health Act of 2021, all provisions S. 104, Improving Social Determinants of Health Act of 2021, all provisions H.R. 2163, Safe Step Act, all provisions S. 464, Safe Step Act, all provisions H.R. 5248, Temporary Responders for Immediate Aid in Grave Emergencies (TRIAGE) Act of 2021, all provisions H.R. 5602, Bolstering Infectious Outbreaks (BIO) Preparedness Workforce Act of 2021, all provisions S. 3244, Bolstering Infectious Outbreaks (BIO) Preparedness Workforce Act of 2021, all provisions H.R. 1667, Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act, all provisions S. 3904, Healthcare Cybersecurity Act of 2022, all provisions H.R. 4128, Verifying Accurate Leading-edge IVCT Development (VALID) Act of 2021, all provisions S. 2209, Verifying Accurate Leading-edge IVCT Development (VALID) Act of 2021, all provisions H.R. 6000, Cures 2.0 Act, all provisions H.R. 8152, American Data Privacy and Protection Act, all provisions H.R. 2377, Federal Extreme Risk Protection Order Act of 2022, provisions related to gun violence H.R. 7910, Protecting Our Kids Act, all provisions S. 2938, Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, all provisions H.R. 7667, Food and Drug Amendments of 2022, all provisions H.R. 7666, Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022, all provisions H.R. 8318, To restrict limitations on the possession, sale, purchase, transportation or use of any contraceptive that relates to interstate commerce, all provisions H.R. 8296, Womens Health Protection Act of 2022, all provisions H.R. 8297, Ensuring Womens Right to Reproductive Freedom Act, all provisions H.R. 8373, Right to Contraception Act, all provisions H.R. 1235, Charlotte Woodward Organ Transplant Discrimination Prevention Act, all provisions H.R. 3301, Charlotte Woodward Organ Transplant Discrimination Prevention Act, all provisions H.R. 8454, Medical Marijuana and Cannabidiol Research Expansion Act, all provisions S. 253, Cannabidiol and Marihuana Research Expansion Act, all provisions H.R. 3085, Equity in Neuroscience and Alzheimers Clinical Trials Act of 2021, all provisions H.R. 5030, Diversifying Investigations Via Equitable Research Studies for Everyone (DIVERSE) Trials Act, all provisions H.R. 6072, Leveraging Integrated Networks in Communities (LINC) To Address Social Needs Act of 2021, all provisions S. 509, Leveraging Integrated Networks in Communities (LINC) to Address Social Needs Act of 2021, all provisions H.R. 666, Anti-Racism in Public Health Act of 2021, all provisions S. 162, Anti-Racism in Public Health Act of 2021, all provisions H.R. 6311, Comprehensive Addiction Resources Emergency Act of 2021, all provisions S. 3418, Comprehensive Addiction Resources Emergency Act of 2021, all provisions H.R. 7232, 9-8-8 and Parity Assistance Act of 2022, all provisions S. 4090, Dietary Supplement Listing Act of 2022, all provisions No Surprises Act/implementation Hospice Code Modernization Act of 2022 Cybersecurity Climate change and inhalers WIC/Nutrition Opioids/Pain Care and Substance Use Disaster funding/Puerto Rico and Florida Gender reassignment surgery/provider threats Health Equity Long-term care/special needs Data Privacy Prior authorization Artificial Intelligence(AI)/Bias/Equity Digital health/AI/Digital therapeutics Maternal mortality and morbidity/Equity Infectious disease - COVID-19, monkey pox, RSV COVID-19/testing/misinformation/vaccines/therapeutics Opioids Reproductive health Cannabis/marketing/unapproved medical claims Emergency departments/patient boarding Precision medicine/diagnostics Section 1557/nondiscrimination
Client expense: $5,060,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Office of Natl Drug Control Policy (NDCP), SENATE, White House Office
2022 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Continuing Appropriations Act, 2023 (H.R. 2617) Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (H.R. 5376) Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022 (HR 7666) Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act of 2021 Maternal health: MOMMAs Act S. 411/HR 3407; Black Maternal Health Omnibus Act of 2021 S. 346/H.R. 959; Data to Save Moms Act S. 347/HR 925; IMPACT to Save Moms Act S 1675/HR 4387; Maternal Health Quality Improvement Act S. 1675/H.R. 4387 Conrad State 30 & Physician Access Reauthorization Act S. 1810/H.R. 3541 Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund Regulatory relief in light of coronavirus Transparency (No Surprises Act regulations; public posting of hospital charges) 340B Drug Pricing Program Strengthening Americas Health Care Readiness Act (S. 54) Social Determinants Accelerator Act (H.R. 2503), Leveraging Integrated Networks in Communities (LINC) to Address Social Needs Act (S. 509) No Surprises Act regulations Protecting Providers Everywhere in America Act (S. 308/H.R. 1436) Behavioral health reimbursement and policies (Child Suicide Prevention and Lethal Means Safety Act - H.R. 5035; Childrens Mental Health Infrastructure Act - H.R. 4945; Helping Kids Cope Act - H.R. 4944; Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022 (HR 7666)) Public health emergency designation FAAN Future Advancement of Academic Nursing (FAAN) Act of 2022
Client expense: $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
2022 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
H.R.6072/S.509, Leveraging Integrated Networks in Communities (LINC) to Address Social Needs Act of 2021, Coordinated Care Network related issues Public Law 117-167, Supreme Court Security Funding Act of 2022, Division A--Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors (CHIPS Act), Privacy and data research related issues Behavioral Health, Veterans Suicide prevention; and Transition from Active Duty to Veterans status Monitor Public Law 116-171, Commander John Scott Hannon Veterans Mental Health Care Improvement Act, Implementation of FOX program, Veterans Suicide prevention
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · third_quarter · Health Issues
Social determinants of health; Social Determinants Accelerator Act (H.R. 2503/S. 3039); LINC to Address Social Needs Act (S. 509/H.R. 6072); FY23 Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations; Whole Child Health Medicaid Demonstration.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $55,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · third_quarter · Health Issues
Healthcare Supply Chain - Highlighted the important role played by hospital group purchasing organizations in promoting resiliency and value in healthcare purchasing. Provided information on ongoing efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and support environmentally preferred sourcing for healthcare supplies. Engaged to support policies to ensure greater transparency and mitigate or limit shortages of prescription drugs. Supported policies that would expedite critical cargo, including cargo necessary for medical care, during a public health emergency or disaster. Food and Drug Administration User Fee Amendments - Supported passage of legislation to extend user-fee authorities ((S. 4348, H.R.7667, H.R. 6833). Advocated for greater transparency in the health care supply chain for drugs and medical devices. Supported updating language related to the Unapproved Drugs Initiative, and incorporating the PASTUER Act (S.2076) and the PATCH Act (H.R. 7084) in final passage. Inflation Reduction Act (H.R. 5376) - Supported extension of enhanced subsidies through the health insurance marketplace. Supported provisions that would increase reimbursement for biosimilar medications and monitored impact of other policies impacting prices of prescription drugs. Public Health Emergency - Advocated for HHS to further extend the declared Public Health Emergency. Telehealth - Supported efforts to make telehealth flexibilities offered during COVID-19 Public Health Emergency permanent. Supported CONNECT for Health Act (S. 1512/H.R. 2903) and the Extending Telehealth Beyond COVID-19 Act (H.R. 4040). Encouraged reimbursement parity for certain telehealth services and support for audio-only telehealth services. Health Care Workforce - Urged passage of the Temporary Reciprocity to Ensure Access to Treatment (TREAT) Act (H.R. 708; S. 168); The Health Care Workforce Resilience Act (S. 1024/H.R. 2255); The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S.834/H.R. 2256). The Opioid Workforce Act (S. 1438/H.R. 3441). Urged administration to examine practices of health care staffing agencies. Supported passage of the Travel Nursing Agency Transparency Study Act (S. 4352). Supported passage of the Safety from Violence for Healthcare Employees Act (H.R. 7961). Prepare for and Respond to Existing Viruses, Emerging New Threats, and (PREVENT) Pandemics Act (S. 3799) - monitored PREVENT Pandemics Act and supported inclusion of provisions to improve supply chain transparency and extend shelf life of prescription drugs. Supported passage of the Integrity, Notification, Fairness in Online Retail Marketplaces (INFORM) Consumers Act (S. 963/H.R. 5502). 340B Drug Pricing Program - Urged HHS to enforce guidance that would allow 340B Covered Entities to utilize contract pharmacies. Social Determinants of Health and Health Equity - Shared insights and offered suggestions to CMS regarding health equity measurement, indices and data collection. Supported the Social Determinants Accelerator Act (H.R. 2503; S. 3039); The LINC to Address Social Needs Act (S. 509). Antimicrobial resistance (S. 2076) - Supported passage of the Pioneering Antimicrobial Subscriptions to End Upsurging Resistance (PASTEUR) Act. Supported passage of Opioid Treatment Access Act (S. 3629/H.R. 6279). Supported passage of Drug Shortage Shelf Life Extension Act (S. 3493). Supported passage of the Hospital Inpatient Services Modernization Act (S. 3792/H.R. 7053).
Client expense: $320,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, White House Office
2022 · third_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 6072, Leveraging Integrated Networks in Communities (LINC) to Address Social Needs Act of 2021, provisions relating to social determinants of health, mental health, and social services S. 509, LINC to Address Social Needs Act of 2021, provisions relating to social determinants of health, mental health, and social services H.R. 379, Improving Social Determinants of Health Act of 2021, all provisions S. 104, Improving Social Determinants of Health Act of 2021, all provisions S. 3799, Prepare for and Respond to Existing Viruses, Emerging New Threats, and (PREVENT) Pandemics Act, all provisions H.R. 8, Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2021, all provisions H.R. 1446, Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2021, all provisions H.R. 1218, Data Mapping to Save Moms Lives Act, all provisions S. 198, Data Mapping to Save Moms' Lives Act, all provisions S. 1675, Maternal Health Quality Improvement Act, all provisions H.R. 1384, Mainstreaming Addiction Treatment (MAT) Act of 2021, all provisions S. 445, MAT Act of 2021, all provisions H.R. 2163, Safe Step Act, all provisions S. 464, Safe Step Act, all provisions H.R. 666, Anti-Racism in Public Health Act of 2021, all provisions S. 162, Anti-Racism in Public Health Act of 2021, all provisions H.R. 5602, Bolstering Infectious Outbreaks (BIO) Preparedness Workforce Act of 2021, all provisions S. 3244, BIO Preparedness Workforce Act of 2021, all provisions H.R. 5248, Temporary Responders for Immediate Aid in Grave Emergencies (TRIAGE) Act of 2021, all provisions H.R. 6311, Comprehensive Addiction Resources Emergency Act of 2021, all provisions S. 3418, Comprehensive Addiction Resources Emergency Act of 2021, all provisions H.R. 1364, Parity Enforcement Act of 2021, all provisions H.R. 3753, Parity Implementation Assistance Act, all provisions S. 1962, Parity Implementation Assistance Act, all provisions H.R. 7232, 9-8-8 and Parity Assistance Act of 2022, all provisions H.R. 2067, Medication Access and Training Expansion (MATE) Act of 2021, all provisions S. 2235, MATE Act of 2021, all provisions S. 2938, Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, all provisions S. 4090, Dietary Supplement Listing Act of 2022, all provisions H.R. 8296, Womens Health Protection Act of 2022, all provisions H.R. 8373, Right to Contraception Act, all provisions H.R. 8318, To restrict limitations on the possession, sale, purchase, transportation or use of any contraceptive that relates to interstate commerce, all provisions H.R. 8454, Medical Marijuana and Cannabidiol Research Expansion Act S. 253, Cannabidiol and Marihuana Research Expansion Act, all provisions S. 2866, Treatment Restoration for Emergency Antibody Therapeutics (TREAT) Act, all provisions H.R. 6087, Improving Access to Workers Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act of 2022, all provisions H.R. 3085, Equity in Neuroscience and Alzheimers Clinical Trials (ENACT) Act of 2021, all provisions H.R. 5030, Diversifying Investigations Via Equitable Research Studies for Everyone (DIVERSE) Trials Act, all provisions S. 1675, Maternal Health Quality Improvement Act, all provisions S. 3904, Healthcare Cybersecurity Act of 2022, all provisions H.R. 4128, Verifying Accurate Leading-edge IVCT Development (VALID) Act of 2021, all provisions S. 2209, VALID Act of 2021, all provisions H.R. 8152, American Data Privacy and Protection Act, all provisions H.R. 2377, Federal Extreme Risk Protection Order Act of 2022, all provisions H.R. 7910, Protecting Our Kids Act, all provisions S. 2938, Protecting Our Kids Act, all provisions H.R. 7667, Food and Drug Amendments of 2022, all provisions H.R. 7666, Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022, all provisions H.R. 8297, Ensuring Womens Right to Reproductive Freedom Act, all provisions H.R. 1235, Charlotte Woodward Organ Transplant Discrimination Prevention Act, all provisions S. 3301, Charlotte Woodward Organ Transplant Discrimination Prevention Act, all provisions H.R. 708, Temporary Reciprocity to Ensure Access to Treatment (TREAT) Act, all provisions S. 168, TREAT Act, all provisions H.R. 4480, Telehealth Coverage and Payment Parity Act, all provisions H.R. 5541, Primary and Virtual Care Affordability Act, all provisions H.R. 1306, National Coronavirus Commission Act of 2021, all provisions S. 412, National Coronavirus Commission Act of 2021, all provisions H.R. 3778, Nullifying Opportunities for Variants to Infect and Decimate (NOVID) Act, all provisions S. 1976, NOVID Act, all provisions H.R. 6904, Patients Before Profits Act of 2022, all provisions H.R. 7116, 9-8-8 Implementation Act of 2022, all provisions H.R. 8890, Physician Wellness Program Act of 2022, all provisions H.R. 8908, Fighting Stimulant and other Substance Use Disorders Act, all provisions H.R. 8891, No Surprises for Survivors Act of 2022, all provisions H.R. 8885, Better Health Care Directories Act, all provisions H.R. 8886, Promoting Clarity in Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Treatment Act, all provisions 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, all provisions 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, all provisions H.R. 8889, Readable Insurance Coverage Explanations (RICE) Act, all provisions H.R. 7780, Mental Health Matters Act, all provisions H.R. 1667, Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act, all provisions H.R. 5224, Preventing Overdoses and Saving Lives Act of 2021, all provisions H.R. 6279, Opioid Treatment Access Act of 2022, all provisions H.R. 925, Data to Save Moms Act, all provisions H.R. 3352, Midwives for MOMS Act of 2021, all provisions H.R. 847, Promoting Digital Privacy Technologies Act, all provisions S. 224, Promoting Digital Privacy Technologies Act, all provisions H.R. 3771, South Asian Heart Health Awareness and Research Act of 2022, all provisions H.R. 7559, Prescription Information Modernization Act of 2022, all provisions H.R. 8289, Banning Misleading Drug Ads Act of 2022, all provisions Emergency Room Hero and Patient Safety Act No Surprises Act/implementation Global health security/pandemics Digital Health/AI/Digital Therapeutics Privacy/non-HIPAA covered health apps Abortion/Dobbs decision Drug overdose epidemic Telehealth Scope of practice/patient safety Prior authorization Physician burnout/mental health stigma Health equity/COVID-19 COVID-19 Provider Relief Fund COVID-91/testing/misinformation/vaccine issues/therapeutics Section 1557/nondiscrimination/limited English proficiency Maternal Mortality Modifier 25, Impossible Day Hunger, Nutrition and Health WIC/SNAP/Nutrition Strengthening primary health care Data privacy Physician-led aerospace medicine teams Men who have sex with men/blood donations Federally qualified health centers and clinical trials
Client expense: $4,360,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Office of Natl Drug Control Policy (NDCP), SENATE, White House Office
2022 · third_quarter · Health Issues
Continuing Appropriations and Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2023 (H.R. 6833) Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (H.R. 5376) Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022 (HR 7666) Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act of 2021 Maternal health: MOMMAs Act S. 411/HR 3407; Black Maternal Health Omnibus Act of 2021 S. 346/H.R. 959; Data to Save Moms Act S. 347/HR 925; IMPACT to Save Moms Act S 1675/HR 4387; Maternal Health Quality Improvement Act S. 1675/H.R. 4387 Conrad State 30 & Physician Access Reauthorization Act S. 1810/H.R. 3541 Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund Regulatory relief in light of coronavirus Transparency (No Surprises Act regulations; public posting of hospital charges) 340B Drug Pricing Program Strengthening Americas Health Care Readiness Act (S. 54) Social Determinants Accelerator Act (H.R. 2503), Leveraging Integrated Networks in Communities (LINC) to Address Social Needs Act (S. 509) No Surprises Act regulations Protecting Providers Everywhere in America Act (S. 308/H.R. 1436) Behavioral health reimbursement and policies (Child Suicide Prevention and Lethal Means Safety Act - H.R. 5035; Childrens Mental Health Infrastructure Act - H.R. 4945; Helping Kids Cope Act - H.R. 4944; Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022 (HR 7666)) Public health emergency designation FAAN Future Advancement of Academic Nursing (FAAN) Act of 2022
Client expense: $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
2022 · third_quarter · Health Issues
Discussed with staff removal of unique patient identifier language, generally known as section 510 from FY23 Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations bill. Sought co-sponsors and support for S. 509/HR 6072, the Leveraging Integrated Networks in Communities (LINC) to Address Social Needs Act as well as funding for public health and the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) in the FY23 Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations bill. Also discussed with staff the Health Data Use and Privacy Commission Act, federal funding for telehealth resource centers, the CDC's Data Modernization Initiative and Center for Forecasting and Outbreak Analytics, HR 8152, the American Data Privacy and Protection Act and HR 3173/S. 3018, the Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act. Also discussed with HHS, FTC, and DHS continued regulatory efforts to maintain patient confidentiality and privacy, cybersecurity.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE
2022 · third_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 1384, the Mainstreaming Addiction Treatment Act S.445, the Mainstreaming Addiction Treatment Act H.R. 2503, the Social Determinants Accelerator Act S. 3039, the Social Determinants Accelerator Act H.R. 3517, Increasing Access to Osteoporosis Testing for Medicare Beneficiaries Act H.R. 3932, the Pioneering Antimicrobial Subscriptions to End Upsurging Resistance (PASTEUR) Act S. 2076, the Pioneering Antimicrobial Subscriptions to End Upsurging Resistance (PASTEUR) Act HR 4040, Advancing Telehealth Beyond COVID-19 Act H.R. 4521, the America Creating Opportunities to Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education, and Science (COMPETES) Act H.R. 6000, Cures 2.0 Act H.R. 6072, the Leveraging Integrated Networks in Communities (LINC) to Address Social Needs Act S. 509, the Leveraging Integrated Networks in Communities (LINC) to Address Social Needs Act H.R. 6087, the Improving Access to Workers Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act H.R. 6883, Continuing Appropriations and Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act H.R.7008, Pre-approval Information Exchange Act H.R. 7353, the Telehealth Benefit Expansion for Workers Act H.R. 7503, Hospital Inpatient Services Modernization Act S. 3792, Hospital Inpatient Services Modernization Act H.R. 7666, the Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act H.R. 7667, Food and Drug Amendments of 2022 H.R. 8152, American Data Privacy and Protection Act H.R. 8188, the Saving Access to Laboratory Services Act S. 4449, the Saving Access to Laboratory Services Act S. 3799, PREVENT Pandemics Act S. 4348, Food and Drug Administration Safety and Landmark Advancements (FDASLA) Act of 2022
Client expense: $160,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Congressional Budget Office (CBO), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2022 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
H.R. 1384, the Mainstreaming Addiction Treatment Act S.445, the Mainstreaming Addiction Treatment Act H.R. 2503, the Social Determinants Accelerator Act S. 3039, the Social Determinants Accelerator Act H.R. 3517, Increasing Access to Osteoporosis Testing for Medicare Beneficiaries Act H.R. 3932, the Pioneering Antimicrobial Subscriptions to End Upsurging Resistance (PASTEUR) Act S. 2076, the Pioneering Antimicrobial Subscriptions to End Upsurging Resistance (PASTEUR) Act HR 4040, Advancing Telehealth Beyond COVID-19 Act H.R. 4521, the America Creating Opportunities to Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education, and Science (COMPETES) Act H.R. 6000, Cures 2.0 Act H.R. 6072, the Leveraging Integrated Networks in Communities (LINC) to Address Social Needs Act S. 509, the Leveraging Integrated Networks in Communities (LINC) to Address Social Needs Act H.R. 6087, the Improving Access to Workers Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act H.R. 6883, Continuing Appropriations and Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act H.R.7008, Pre-approval Information Exchange Act H.R. 7353, the Telehealth Benefit Expansion for Workers Act H.R. 7503, Hospital Inpatient Services Modernization Act S. 3792, Hospital Inpatient Services Modernization Act H.R. 7666, the Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act H.R. 7667, Food and Drug Amendments of 2022 H.R. 8152, American Data Privacy and Protection Act H.R. 8188, the Saving Access to Laboratory Services Act S. 4449, the Saving Access to Laboratory Services Act S. 3799, PREVENT Pandemics Act S. 4348, Food and Drug Administration Safety and Landmark Advancements (FDASLA) Act of 2022
Client expense: $160,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Congressional Budget Office (CBO), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2022 · second_quarter · Health Issues
Social determinants of health; Social Determinants Accelerator Act (H.R. 2503/S. 3039); LINC to Address Social Needs Act (S. 509/H.R. 6072); FY23 Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations; Whole Child Health Medicaid Demonstration.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $55,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · second_quarter · Health Issues
Social determinants of health; Social Determinants Accelerator Act (H.R. 2503/S. 3039); LINC to Address Social Needs Act (S. 509/H.R. 6072); FY23 Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations; Whole Child Health Medicaid Demonstration.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $55,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · second_quarter · Health Issues
Health Care Supply Chain - Advocated for the importance of hospital group purchasing organizations, and highlighted role in supporting supply chain resiliency to secure essential, authentic medical supplies for hospitals throughout the course of the COVID-19 pandemic. Supported adoption of effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and environmentally preferred sourcing for health care supplies. Engaged to support policies to limit shortages of prescription drugs. Advocated for greater transparency in the health care supply chain for drugs and medical devices. Build Back Better Act (H.R. 5376) - Supported policies to encourage health care coverage and close the Medicaid coverage gap. Public Health Emergency - Advocated for HHS to further extend the declared Public Health Emergency. Telehealth - Supported efforts to make telehealth flexibilities offered during COVID-19 Public Health Emergency permanent. Supported CONNECT for Health Act (S. 1512/H.R. 2903) and encouraged reimbursement parity for certain telehealth services and support for audio-only telehealth services. Health Care Workforce - Urged passage of the Temporary Reciprocity to Ensure Access to Treatment (TREAT) Act (H.R. 708; S. 168); The Health Care Workforce Resilience Act (S. 1024/H.R. 2255); The Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act (S.610/H.R. 1667); The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S.834/H.R. 2256). The Opioid Workforce Act (S. 1438/H.R. 3441). Urged administration to examine practices of health care staffing agencies. Supported passage of the Travel Nursing Agency Transparency Study Act (S. 4352). Supported passage of the Safety from Violence for Healthcare Employees Act (H.R. 7961). Prepare for and Respond to Existing Viruses, Emerging New Threats, and (PREVENT) Pandemics Act (S. 3799) - monitored Senate Committee adoption of PREVENT Pandemics Act. Supported inclusion of provisions to improve supply chain transparency and extend shelf life of prescription drugs. Supported passage of the Integrity, Notification, Fairness in Online Retail Marketplaces (INFORM) Consumers Act (S. 963/H.R. 5502). 340B Drug Pricing Program - Urged HHS to enforce guidance that would allow 340B Covered Entities to utilize contract pharmacies. Food and Drug Administration User Fees (S. 4348, H.R.7667) - Urged inclusion of provisions in FDA user fee legislation to provide greater authorities for the FDA to promote supply chain transparency, clarifying language related to the Unapproved Drugs Initiative, the PASTUER Act (S.2076) and the PATCH Act (H.R. 7084). Social Determinants of Health and Health Equity - Shared insights and offered suggestions to CMS regarding health equity measurement, indices and data collection. Supported the Social Determinants Accelerator Act (H.R. 2503; S. 3039); The LINC to Address Social Needs Act (S. 509). Antimicrobial resistance (S. 2076) - Supported passage of the Pioneering Antimicrobial Subscriptions to End Upsurging Resistance (PASTEUR) Act. Supported passage of Opioid Treatment Access Act (S. 3629/H.R. 6279). Supported passage of Drug Shortage Shelf Life Extension Act (S. 3493).
Client expense: $210,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2022 · second_quarter · Health Issues
S. 253, Cannabidiol and Marihuana Research Expansion Act, all provisions H.R. 6087, Improving Access to Workers Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act of 2022, all provisions H.R. 3085, Equity in Neuroscience and Alzheimers Clinical Trials (ENACT) Act of 2021, all provisions H.R. 5030, Diversifying Investigations Via Equitable Research Studies for Everyone (DIVERSE) Trials Act, all provisions H.R. 1384, Mainstreaming Addiction Treatment (MAT) Act of 2021, all provisions S. 445, Mainstreaming Addiction Treatment (MAT) Act of 2021, all provisions H.R. 2067, Medication Access and Training Expansion (MATE) Act of 2021, all provisions S. 2235, Medication Access and Training Expansion (MATE) Act of 2021, all provisions H.R. 6072, Leveraging Integrated Networks in Communities (LINC) To Address Social Needs Act of 2021, provisions relating to social determinants of health, impact on mental health and social services S. 509, Leveraging Integrated Networks in Communities (LINC) To Address Social Needs Act of 2021, provisions relating to social determinants of health, impact on mental health and social services H.R. 379, Improving Social Determinants of Health Act of 2021, all provisions S. 104, Improving Social Determinants of Health Act of 2021, all provisions S. 3799, Prepare for and Respond to Existing Viruses, Emerging New Threats, and (PREVENT) Pandemics Act, all provisions H.R. 8, Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2021, all provisions H.R. 1446, Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2021, all provisions S. 1675, Maternal Health Quality Improvement Act, all provisions H.R. 2163, Safe Step Act, all provisions S. 464, Safe Step Act, all provisions H.R. 666, Anti-Racism in Public Health Act of 2021, all provisions S. 162, Anti-Racism in Public Health Act of 2021, all provisions H.R. 5248, Temporary Responders for Immediate Aid in Grave Emergencies (TRIAGE) Act of 2021, all provisions H.R. 6311, Comprehensive Addiction Resources Emergency Act of 2021, all provisions S. 3418, Comprehensive Addiction Resources Emergency Act of 2021, all provisions H.R. 1364, Parity Enforcement Act of 2021, all provisions H.R. 3735, Parity Implementation Assistance Act, all provisions H.R. 7232, 9-8-8 and Parity Assistance Act of 2022, all provisions H.R. 7116, 9-8-8 Implementation Act of 2022, all provisions S. 2938, Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, all provisions S. 4090, Dietary Supplement Listing Act of 2022, all provisions S. 1675, Maternal Health Quality Improvement Act, all provisions H.R. 1667, Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act, all provisions S. 610, Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act, all provisions H.R. 3753, Parity Implementation Assistance Act, all provisions S. 1962, Parity Implementation Assistance Act, all provisions S. 3904, Healthcare Cybersecurity Act of 2022, all provisions H.R. 4128, Verifying Accurate Leading-edge IVCT Development (VALID) Act of 2021, all provisions S. 2209, Verifying Accurate Leading-edge IVCT Development (VALID) Act of 2021, all provisions H.R. 6000, Cures 2.0 Act, all provisions S. 2416, New Opportunities for Value that Extend Lives (NOVEL) Act of 2021, all provisions H.R. 8152, To provide consumers with foundational data privacy rights, create strong oversight mechanisms, and establish meaningful enforcement, all provisions H.R. 2377, Federal Extreme Risk Protection Order Act of 2022, all provisions H.R. 7910, Protecting Our Kids Act, all provisions S. 2938, Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, all provisions H.R. 7667, Food and Drug Amendments of 2022, all provisions H.R. 7666, Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022, all provisions H.R. 2503, Social Determinants Accelerator Act of 2021, all provisions S. 3039, Social Determinants Accelerator Act of 2021, all provisions H.R. 7192, Diagnostic Device Advisory Committee Act, all provisions H.R. 3085, Equity in Neuroscience and Alzheimers Clinical Trials (ENACT) Act of 2021, all provisions H.R. 5218, Collaborate in an Orderly and Cohesive Manner Act, all provisions H.R. 7845, NIH Clinical Trial Diversity Act of 2022, all provisions H.R. 708, Temporary Reciprocity to Ensure Access to Treatment (TREAT) Act, all provisions S. 168, Temporary Reciprocity to Ensure Access to Treatment (TREAT) Act, all provisions H.R. 4480, Telehealth Coverage and Payment Parity Act, all provisions H.R. 7573, Telehealth Extension and Evaluation Act, all provisions S. 3593, Telehealth Extension and Evaluation Act, all provisions H.R. 5541, Primary and Virtual Care Affordability Act, all provisions H.R. 1306, National Coronavirus Commission Act of 2021, all provisions S. 412, National Coronavirus Commission Act of 2021, all provisions H.R. 1843, COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act, all provisions S. 937, COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act, all provisions H.R. 3778, Nullifying Opportunities for Variants to Infect and Decimate (NOVID) Act, all provisions S. 1976, Nullifying Opportunities for Variants to Infect and Decimate (NOVID) Act, all provisions H.R. 6904, Patients Before Profits Act of 2022, all provisions H.R. 7053, Hospital Inpatient Services Modernization Act, all provisions S. 3792, Hospital Inpatient Services Modernization Act, all provisions H.R. 1364, Parity Enforcement Act of 2021, all provisions H.R. 5224, Preventing Overdoses and Saving Lives Act of 2021, all provisions H.R. 6279, Opioid Treatment Access Act of 2022, all provisions H.R. 7234, Summer Barrow Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery Act, all provisions H.R. 3352, Midwives for MOMS Act of 2021, all provisions H.R. 847, Promoting Digital Privacy Technologies Act, all provisions S. 224, Promoting Digital Privacy Technologies Act, all provisions H.R. 3771, South Asian Heart Health Awareness and Research Act of 2021, all provisions H.R. 7559, Prescription Information Modernization Act of 2022, all provisions H.R. 8289, Banning Misleading Drug Ads Act of 2022, all provisions H.R. 3614, Menstrual Equity For All Act of 2021, all provisions No Surprises Act/implementation Temporary Reciprocity to Ensure Access to Treatment (TREAT) Act, all provisions 21st Century Cures Act/implementation Maternal mortality Maternal health and inequities/FY 2023 funding Prior Authorization AMA Recovery Plan for Americas Physicians/telehealth/prior authorization/physician burnout/scope Section 2527(b) of the U.S. Innovation and Competition Act (USICA)/Open Access Language Retired Physician Re-entry COVID-19 telehealth flexibilities COVID-19/Vaccine distribution/Vaccines in physician offices Physician burnout and suicide COVID-19/Health Equity/vaccines COVID-19 response/testing/misinformation/therapeutics/Paxlovid Public Health Emergency COVID-19 Health Equity/Men who have sex with men/3-month blood donation use deferral Health Equity/Federally qualified health centers and clinical trials Womens Reproductive Health Medication Abortion Access Diabetes Provider Relief Fund/COVID-19 Electronic Health Records (EHR) Certification Data Privacy Hunger, Nutrition, and Health Digital Health/AI/Digital Therapeutics Monkeypox/testing/vaccination
Client expense: $4,550,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), President of the U.S., SENATE, Vice President of the U.S., White House Office
2022 · second_quarter · Health Issues
Discussed with staff removal of unique patient identifier language, generally known as section 510 from FY23 Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations bill. Sought co-sponsors and support for S. 509/HR 6072, the Leveraging Integrated Networks in Communities (LINC) to Address Social Needs Act as well as funding for public health and the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) in the FY23 Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations bill. Also discussed with staff the Health Data Use and Privacy Commission Act, federal funding for telehealth resource centers, and the CDC's Data Modernization Initiative and Center for Forecasting and Outbreak Analytics. Also discussed with HHS, FTC and DHS continued regulatory efforts to maintain patient confidentiality and privacy as well as cybersecurity
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE
2022 · second_quarter · Health Issues
Prohibiting copay accumulators in ACA Exchange plans; addressing social determinants of health; H.R. 2503 - Social Determinants Accelerator Act of 2021; Leveraging Integrated Networks in Communities (LINC) to Address Social Needs Act (H.R. 6072/S. 509); H.R. 5801 - Help Ensure Lower Patient (HELP) Copays Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
2022 · second_quarter · Health Issues
H.R.4943, Childrens Mental Health Infrastructure Act of 2021 H.R.4944, Helping Kids Cope Act of 2021 S. 1357 and H.R. 3773, The Pediatricians Accelerate Childhood Therapies (PACT) Act of 2021 S.168 and H.R.708, Temporary Reciprocity to Ensure Access to Treatment (TREAT) Act S.2730 and H.R.3549, Comprehensive Mental Health in Schools Pilot Program Act of 2021 S.1841 and H.R.721, Mental Health Services for Students Act S.4215, Give Kids a Chance Act S.4472, Health Care Capacity for Pediatric Mental Health Act H.R. 7961, The Safety From Violence for Healthcare Employees (SAVE) Act S. 4170, Mental Health Reform Authorization Act of 2022 H.R.7241, Community Mental Health Services Block Grant Reauthorization Act H.R. 7483, Cost of Mental Illness Act of 2022 The Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) Reauthorization Children's Hospitals Graduate Medical Education Reauthorization S.509, LINC to Address Social Needs Act
Client expense: $174,436 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · second_quarter · Health Issues
Build Back Better Act (Reconciliation bill) Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (S. 2938) Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022 (HR 7666) Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act S. 4349/HR 809 Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act of 2021 Maternal health: MOMMAs Act S. 411/HR 3407; Black Maternal Health Omnibus Act of 2021 S. 346/H.R. 959; Data to Save Moms Act S. 347/HR 925; IMPACT to Save Moms Act S 1675/HR 4387; Maternal Health Quality Improvement Act S. 1675/H.R. 4387 Conrad State 30 & Physician Access Reauthorization Act S. 1810/H.R. 3541 Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund Regulatory relief in light of coronavirus Transparency (surprise medical bills; public posting of hospital charges) 340B Drug Pricing Program, including S. 773/H.R. 3203 Strengthening Americas Health Care Readiness Act (S. 54) Social Determinants Accelerator Act (H.R. 2503), Leveraging Integrated Networks in Communities (LINC) to Address Social Needs Act (S. 509) OSHA rule on COVID-19 Healthcare Workplace Safety No Surprises Act regulations Protecting Providers Everywhere in America Act (S. 308/H.R. 1436) 340B Drug Pricing Program legislation (S. 773/HR 3203) Behavioral health reimbursement and policies (Child Suicide Prevention and Lethal Means Safety Act - H.R. 5035; Childrens Mental Health Infrastructure Act - H.R. 4945; Helping Kids Cope Act - H.R. 4944; Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022 (HR 7666) )
Client expense: $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
2022 · second_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
H.R. 1384,the Mainstreaming Addiction Treatment Act S.445, the Mainstreaming Addiction Treatment Act H.R. 2503,the Social Determinants Accelerator Act S. 3039, the Social Determinants Accelerator Act H.R. 3517, Increasing Access to Osteoporosis Testing for Medicare Beneficiaries Act H.R. 3932 the Pioneering Antimicrobial Subscriptions to End Upsurging Resistance (PASTEUR) Act S. 2076, the Pioneering Antimicrobial Subscriptions to End Upsurging Resistance (PASTEUR) Act H.R. 4521, the America Creating Opportunities to Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education, and Science (COMPETES) Act H.R. 6000, Cures 2.0 Act H.R. 6072 the Leveraging Integrated Networks in Communities (LINC) to Address Social Needs Act S. 509, the Leveraging Integrated Networks in Communities (LINC) to Address Social Needs Act H.R.7008, Pre-approval Information Exchange Act H.R. 7503 Hospital Inpatient Services Modernization Act S. 3792, Hospital Inpatient Services Modernization Act H.R. 7666, the Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act H.R. 7667, Food and Drug Amendments of 2022 H.R. 8152, American Data Privacy and Protection Act S. 3799, PREVENT Pandemics Act S. 4348, Food and Drug Administration Safety and Landmark Advancements (FDASLA) Act of 2022
Client expense: $150,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Congressional Budget Office (CBO), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2022 · second_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 1384,the Mainstreaming Addiction Treatment Act S.445, the Mainstreaming Addiction Treatment Act H.R. 2503,the Social Determinants Accelerator Act S. 3039, the Social Determinants Accelerator Act H.R. 3517, Increasing Access to Osteoporosis Testing for Medicare Beneficiaries Act H.R. 3932 the Pioneering Antimicrobial Subscriptions to End Upsurging Resistance (PASTEUR) Act S. 2076, the Pioneering Antimicrobial Subscriptions to End Upsurging Resistance (PASTEUR) Act H.R. 4521, the America Creating Opportunities to Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education, and Science (COMPETES) Act H.R. 6000, Cures 2.0 Act H.R. 6072 the Leveraging Integrated Networks in Communities (LINC) to Address Social Needs Act S. 509, the Leveraging Integrated Networks in Communities (LINC) to Address Social Needs Act H.R.7008, Pre-approval Information Exchange Act H.R. 7503 Hospital Inpatient Services Modernization Act S. 3792, Hospital Inpatient Services Modernization Act H.R. 7666, the Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act H.R. 7667, Food and Drug Amendments of 2022 H.R. 8152, American Data Privacy and Protection Act S. 3799, PREVENT Pandemics Act S. 4348, Food and Drug Administration Safety and Landmark Advancements (FDASLA) Act of 2022
Client expense: $150,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Congressional Budget Office (CBO), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2022 · first_quarter · Health Issues
H.R.4943, Childrens Mental Health Infrastructure Act of 2021 H.R.4944, Helping Kids Cope Act of 2021 S. 346 and H.R. 959, Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021 S. 2741 and H.R. 5247, The Reducing Obesity in Youth Act (ROYA) of 2021 S. 1357 and H.R. 3773, The Pediatricians Accelerate Childhood Therapies (PACT) Act of 2021 S. 509, LINC To Address Social Needs Act S.168 and H.R.708, Temporary Reciprocity to Ensure Access to Treatment (TREAT) Act H.R.3549, Comprehensive Mental Health in Schools Pilot Program Act of 2021 S.1841 and H.R.721, Mental Health Services for Students Act S.3799 - PREVENT Pandemics Act H.R.6875 - Right Drug Dose Now Act Give Kids a Chance Act (Draft Senate version, no bill # yet) NIH IMPROVE ACT (no bill #) S.3628 - Youth Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Act Integrated behavioral health care act (Draft bill) (Senate bill)
Client expense: $186,520 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · first_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 1384, Mainstreaming Addiction Treatment (MAT) Act of 2021, all provisions S. 445, Mainstreaming Addiction Treatment (MAT) Act of 2021, all provisions H.R. 1218, Data Mapping to Save Moms Lives Act, all provisions S. 198, Data Mapping to Save Moms' Lives Act, all provisions H.R. 4387, Maternal Health Quality Improvement Act of 2021, all provisions S. 1675, Maternal Health Quality Improvement Act, all provisions H.R. 1446, Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2021, all provisions H.R. 8, Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2021, all provisions H.R. 1667, Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act, all provisions S. 610, Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act, all provisions H.R. 379, Improving Social Determinants of Health Act of 2021, all provisions S. 104, Improving Social Determinants of Health Act of 2021, all provisions S. 54, Strengthening Americas Health Care Readiness Act, all provisions H.R. 5248, Temporary Responders for Immediate Aid in Grave Emergencies (TRIAGE) Act of 2021, all provisions H.R. 3753, Parity Implementation Assistance Act, all provisions S. 1962, Parity Implementation Assistance Act, all provisions S. 3904, Healthcare Cybersecurity Act of 2022, all provisions H.R. 4128, Verifying Accurate Leading-edge IVCT Development (VALID) Act of 2021, all provisions S. 2209, Verifying Accurate Leading-edge IVCT Development (VALID) Act of 2021, all provisions H.R. 6000, Cures 2.0 Act, all provisions S. 3799, Prepare for and Respond to Existing Viruses, Emerging New Threats, and (PREVENT) Pandemics Act, all provisions S. 253, Cannabidiol and Marihuana Research Expansion Act, all provisions S. 2866, Treatment Restoration for Emergency Antibody Therapeutics (TREAT) Act, all provisions H.R. 708, Temporary Reciprocity to Ensure Access to Treatment (TREAT) Act, provisions relating to waste, fraud, and abuse in telehealth S. 168, Temporary Reciprocity to Ensure Access to Treatment (TREAT) Act, provisions relating to waste, fraud, and abuse and telehealth H.R. 4480, Telehealth Coverage and Payment Parity Act, all provisions H.R. 1306, National Coronavirus Commission Act of 2021, all provisions S. 412, National Coronavirus Commission Act of 2021, all provisions H.R. 1843, COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act, all provisions S.937, COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act, all provisions H.R. 6279, Opioid Treatment Access Act of 2022, all provisions H.R. 3778, Nullifying Opportunities for Variants to Infect and Decimate (NOVID) Act, all provisions S. 1976, Nullifying Opportunities for Variants to Infect and Decimate (NOVID) Act, all provisions H.R. 6904, Patients Before Profits Act of 2022, all provisions H.R. 2503, Social Determinants Accelerator Act of 2021, all provisions S. 3039, Social Determinants Accelerator Act of 2021, all provisions H.R. 6072, Leveraging Integrated Networks in Communities (LINC) to Address Social Needs Act of 2021, all provisions S. 509, Leveraging Integrated Networks in Communities (LINC) to Address Social Needs Act of 2021, all provisions H.R. 5224, Preventing Overdoses and Saving Lives Act of 2021, all provisions H.R. 925, Data to Save Moms Act, all provisions H.R. 3352, Midwives for MOMS Act of 2021, all provisions H.R. 847, Promoting Digital Privacy Technologies Act, all provisions S. 224, Promoting Digital Privacy Technologies Act, all provisions H.R. 4098, Non-Opioid Directive Act, all provisions S. 3620, Health Data Use and Privacy Commission Act, all provisions Emergency Room Hero and Patient Safety Act Primary Care Physician Reentry Act 21st Century Cures Act/implementation Affordable Care Act (ACA)/Stabilization Ryan Haight Act/telemedicine/controlled substances No Surprises Act/implementation Physician workforce issues Opioid overdose epidemic Medical device user fee reauthorization Telehealth study COVID-19/vaccine distribution/vaccine in physician offices COVID-19/health equity/vaccine COVID-19/testing/personal protective equipment(PPE)/misinformation Pandemic preparedness and public health Health insurance affordability Mental health parity Prior authorization Health equity and technology/biometric technologies Health Equity COVID-19/Provider Relief Fund Modifier 25/OIG Information blocking/Patient privacy Naloxone/over the counter (OTC) EHR Certification Precision medicine/diagnostics/coverage/payment/coding Digital health/AI/Digital therapeutics/transparency/equity
Client expense: $6,520,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Natl Drug Control Policy (NDCP), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, White House Office
2022 · first_quarter · Health Issues
Build Back Better Act (H.R. 5376) - Supported policies to encourage health care coverage and close the Medicaid coverage gap. Urged additional pandemic financial support for hospitals. Advocated for investments for hospitals and health care providers, including physical structure improvements, workforce and graduate medical education support. Public Health Emergency - Advocated for HHS to further extend the declared Public Health Emergency. Telehealth -Supported provisions in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022 (H.R. 2471) to temporarily extend certain flexibilities after the end of the public health emergency. Supported passage of the CONNECT for Health Act (S. 1512/H.R. 2903) to make telehealth flexibilities permanent. Encouraged reimbursement parity for certain telehealth services and support for audio-only telehealth services. Health Care Workforce - Urged passage of the Temporary Reciprocity to Ensure Access to Treatment (TREAT) Act (H.R. 708; S. 168); The Health Care Workforce Resilience Act (S. 1024/H.R. 2255); The Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act (S.610/H.R. 1667); The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S.834/H.R. 2256). The Opioid Workforce Act (S. 1438/H.R. 3441). Urged administration to examine practices of health care staffing agencies. Health Care Supply Chain - Advocated for the importance of hospital group purchasing organizations, and highlighted role in supporting supply chain resiliency to secure essential, authentic medical supplies for hospitals throughout the course of the COVID-19 pandemic. Engaged to support policies to limit shortages of prescription drugs. Advocated for greater transparency in the health care supply chain for drugs and medical devices. Prepare for and Respond to Existing Viruses, Emerging New Threats, and (PREVENT) Pandemics Act (S. 3799) - monitored introduction of PREVENT Pandemics Act. Supported inclusion of provisions to improve supply chain transparency and extend shelf life of prescription drugs. Supported passage of the Integrity, Notification, Fairness in Online Retail Marketplaces (INFORM) Consumers Act (S. 963/H.R. 5502). Provider Relief Fund - Urged HHS and Congress to offer greater flexibility and extend deadlines for hospitals to utilize PRF funding and provide clear guidance on reporting expectations. Supported Provider Relief Deadline Extension Act (S. 2493) and Provider Relief Fund Improvement Act (H.R. 5963/S.3611). Drug Pricing - Reviewed options to further support modifications to the unapproved drugs initiative that would prevent or limit price increases for older, unapproved drugs. Supported changes to the 340B program and urged HHS to enforce guidance that would allow 340B Covered Entities to utilize contract pharmacies. Advocated for HHS to offer additional 340B Drug Pricing Program eligibility flexibility for hospitals that have had patient mix changed during the COVID-19 public health emergency (S. 773). Supported inclusion of provisions in Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022 (H.R. 2471) that would extend eligibility for covered entities that may have lost eligibility during the public health emergency. Medical Device User Fee Amendments - Urged greater authorities for the FDA to promote supply chain transparency. Generic Drug User Fee Amendments - Supported rapid adoption of generic drug user fee amendments, and urged inclusion of clarifying language related to the Unapproved Drugs Initiative and the PASTUER Act (S.2076). Social Determinants of Health and Health Equity - Shared insights and offered suggestions to CMS regarding health equity measurement, indices and data collection. Supported the Social Determinants Accelerator Act (H.R. 2503; S. 3039); The LINC to Address Social Needs Act (S. 509). Antimicrobial resistance (S. 2076) - Supported passage of the Pioneering Antimicrobial Subscriptions to End Upsurging Resistance (PASTEUR) Act. Supported passage of Opioid Treatment Access Act (S. 3629/H.R. 6279). Supported passage of Drug Shortage Shelf Life Extension Act (S. 3493).
Client expense: $200,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2022 · first_quarter · Health Issues
Consolidated Appropriations Act (H.R. 2471) Build Back Better Act H.R 5376 (Reconciliation bill Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act S. 4349/HR 809 Provider Relief Fund Improvement Act H.R. 5963/S. 3611 Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act of 2021 Rural America Health Corps Act S.54 Maternal health: MOMMAs Act S. 411/HR 3407; Black Maternal Health Omnibus Act of 2021 S. 346/H.R. 959; Data to Save Moms Act S. 347/HR 925; IMPACT to Save Moms Act S 1675/HR 4387; Maternal Health Quality Improvement Act S. 1675/H.R. 4387 Conrad State 30 & Physician Access Reauthorization Act S. 1810/H.R. 3541 Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund Regulatory relief in light of coronavirus Transparency (surprise medical bills; public posting of hospital charges) 340B Drug Pricing Program, including S. 773/H.R. 3203 Rural Hospital Closure Relief Act H.R. 1639/S.644 Rural and Underserved Small Hospital Protection Act/RUSH Act (H.R. 1885) Rural America Health Corps Act (S. 924/H.R. 2130), Strengthening Americas Health Care Readiness Act (S. 54) Social Determinants Accelerator Act (H.R. 2503), Leveraging Integrated Networks in Communities (LINC) to Address Social Needs Act (S. 509) OSHA rule on COVID-19 Healthcare Workplace Safety Drug-price Transparency for Competition (DTC) Act (S. 2304) No Surprises Act regulations Protecting Providers Everywhere in America Act (S. 308/H.R. 1436) 340B legislation (S. 773 HR 3203) Childrens Mental Health Infrastructure Act H.R. 4945; Helping Kids Cope Act H.R. 4944; Child Suicide Prevention and Lethal Means Safety Act H.R. 5035 HEALTH CARE REFORM - Discussions about addressing social determinants of health
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 · first_quarter · Health Issues
S. 3799, Prepare for and Respond to Existing Viruses, Emerging New Threats, and (PREVENT) Pandemics Act, Issues pertaining to behavioral and mental healthcare workforce. Issues pertaining to the Minority Fellowship Program. Issues pertaining to mental and behavioral health and the role of social work. Issues pertaining to addressing social determinants of health. H.R. 5699, S. 2114, SAVE Act, Issues pertaining to health professions students. H.R. 6072, S. 509, LINC to Address Social Needs Act, All provisions.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
2022 · first_quarter · Health Issues
Pediatric mental health workforce; Pediatric mental health prevention; Pediatric mental telehealth. H.R. 4943 - Children's Mental Health Infrastructure Act of 2021. H.R. 4944 - Helping Kids Cope Act of 2021. Social determinants of health. S. 168/H.R. 708 - Temporary Reciprocity of Ensure Access to Treatment (TREAT) Act. H.R. 3549 - Comprehensive Mental Health in Schools Pilot Program Act of 2021. S. 1841/H.R. 721 - Mental Health Services for Students Act. S. 509 - LINC to Address Social Needs Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · first_quarter · Health Issues
Discussed with staff removal of unique patient identifier language, generally known as section 510 from FY22 and FY23 Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations bill as well as provisions in Cures 2.0 draft bill. Also sought co-sponsors and support for S. 509/HR 6072, the Leveraging Integrated Networks in Communities (LINC) to Address Social Needs Act as well as funding for public health and the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) in the FY23 Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations bill.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · first_quarter · Health Issues
Prohibiting copay accumulators in ACA Exchange plans; H.R. 2503 - Social Determinants Accelerator Act of 2021; Leveraging Integrated Networks in Communities (LINC) to Address Social Needs Act (H.R. 6072/S. 509); H.R. 5801 - Help Ensure Lower Patient (HELP) Copays Act; Cancer Drug Parity Act (H.R. 4385/S. 3080).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
2022 · first_quarter · Health Issues
Social determinants of health; Social Determinants Accelerator Act (H.R. 2503); LINC to Address Social Needs Act (S. 509); FY22 Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations; FY23 Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $55,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2021 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Social determinants of health; Social Determinants Accelerator Act (H.R. 2503); LINC to Address Social Needs Act (S. 509); FY22 Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $55,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2021 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 6000, CURES 2.0 Act, all provisions H.R. 666, Anti-Racism in Public Health Act of 2021, all provisions S. 162, Anti-Racism in Public Health Act of 2021, all provisions H.R. 4217, Taskforce Recommending Improvements for Unaddressed Mental Perinatal & Postpartum Health (TRIUMPH) for New Moms Act of 2021, all provisions S. 2779, Taskforce Recommending Improvements for Unaddressed Mental Perinatal & Postpartum Health (TRIUMPH) for New Moms Act of 2021, all provisions H.R. 708, Temporary Reciprocity to Ensure Access to Treatment (TREAT) Act, provisions related to fraud, waste, and abuse In telehealth S. 168, Temporary Reciprocity to Ensure Access to Treatment (TREAT) Act, provisions related to fraud, waste, and abuse In telehealth H.R. 4480, Telehealth Coverage and Payment Parity Act, all provisions H.R. 6202, Telehealth Extension Act of 2021, all provisions H.R. 8, Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2021, all provisions H.R. 1446, Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2021, all provisions H.R. 379, Improving Social Determinants of Health Act of 2021, all provisions S. 104, Improving Social Determinants of Health Act of 2021, all provisions H.R. 1306, National Coronavirus Commission Act of 2021, all provisions S. 412, National Coronavirus Commission Act of 2021, all provisions H.R. 1843, COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act, all provisions S. 937, COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act, all provisions H.R. 1667, Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act, all provisions S. 610, Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act, all provisions H.R. 3778, Nullifying Opportunities for Variants to Infect and Decimate (NOVID) Act, all provisions S. 1976, Nullifying Opportunities for Variants to Infect and Decimate (NOVID) Act, all provisions S. 2448, Health Misinformation Act of 2021, all provisions H.R. 5963, Provider Relief Fund Improvement Act, all provisions H.R. 6072, Leveraging Integrated Networks in Communities (LINC) to Address Social Needs Act of 2021, all provisions S. 509, Leveraging Integrated Networks in Communities (LINC) to Address Social Needs Act of 2021, all provisions H.R. 3614, Menstrual Equity For All Act of 2021, all provisions H.R. 1384, Mainstreaming Addiction Treatment Act of 2021, all provisions S. 445, Mainstreaming Addiction Treatment Act of 2021, all provisions H.R. 5224, Preventing Overdoses and Saving Lives Act of 2021, all provisions H.R. 3755, Women's Health Protection Act of 2021, provisions relating to parental notification and consent laws for unemancipated youth S. 1975, Women's Health Protection Act of 2021, provisions relating to parental notification and consent laws for unemancipated youth S. 253, Cannabidiol and Marihuana Research Expansion Act, all provisions H.R. 1218, Data Mapping to Save Moms Lives Act, all provisions S. 198, Data Mapping to Save Moms Lives Act, all provisions S. 1675, Maternal Health Quality Improvement Act, all provisions H.R. 5248, Temporary Responders for Immediate Aid in Grave Emergencies (TRIAGE) Act of 2021, all provisions H.R. 6311, Comprehensive Addiction Resources Emergency Act of 2021, all provisions S. 3418, Comprehensive Addiction Resources Emergency Act of 2021, all provisions 21st Century Cures Act/implementation Primary Care Physician Reentry Act COVID-19/Vaccine distributions/vaccines in physician offices COVID-19/Vaccine/Health Equity COVID-19/monoclonal antibodies/therapeutics/testing/counseling reimbursement VOCID-19/PPE/misinformation COVID-19/retail pharmacies/HIPAA Health equity/race corrections in clinical algorithms Surprise billing Electronic Health Records (EHR) Certification Maternal health/mortality Maternal health/bias Pharmacy Benefit Managers/Rx drug price transparency Drug overdose epidemic Biometrics Telemedicine/HIPAA Social determinants of health Information blocking/privacy Human cell donating/men who have had sex with men PL 115-271, Section 3204/harmful interpretation Naloxone/over-the-counter/standing orders Menstrual products/poverty/medical necessities Abortion/mandatory parent notification/consent Coding - CPT Panel Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies (REMS) - Accutane Opioids Physical therapy Digital Health/AI/Digital Therapeutics Precision Medicine/Diagnostics
Client expense: $4,770,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2021 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Build Back Better Act (H.R. 5376) - Supported policies to encourage health care coverage and close the Medicaid coverage gap. Urged additional pandemic financial support for hospitals. Advocated for investments for hospitals and health care providers, including physical structure improvements, workforce and graduate medical education support. Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (H.R. 3684) - Supported inclusion of funding to support broadband deployment needed for greater access to telehealth services. Opposed using further extension of Medicare sequestration or repurposing unused provider relief funding as offsets for bipartisan infrastructure package. Telehealth - Supported passage of the CONNECT for Health Act (S. 1512/H.R. 2903) to make telehealth flexibilities permanent. Encouraged reimbursement parity for certain telehealth services and support for audio-only telehealth services. Health Care Workforce - Urged passage of the Temporary Reciprocity to Ensure Access to Treatment (TREAT) Act (H.R. 708; S. 168); The Health Care Workforce Resilience Act (S. 1024/H.R. 2255); The Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act (S.610/H.R. 1667); The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S.834/H.R. 2256). Urged administration to examine practices of health care staffing agencies. Surprise Bills - Urged changes to the Surprise Billing Interim Final Rule Part 2 to modify its reliance on a "Qualifying Payment Amount" in an Independent Dispute Resolution process. Hospital Group Purchasing Organizations - Advocated for the importance of hospital group purchasing organizations, and highlighted role in supporting supply chain resiliency to secure essential, authentic medical supplies for hospitals throughout the course of the COVID-19 pandemic. Engaged to support policies to limit shortages of prescription drugs. Engaged with U.S. DOT Port Envoy related to shipping delays for key medical products. Advocated for greater transparency in the health care supply chain for drugs and medical devices. Supported passage of the Integrity, Notification, Fairness in Online Retail Marketplaces (INFORM) Consumers Act (S. 963/H.R. 5502). Provider Relief Fund - Urged HHS and Congress to offer greater flexibility and extend deadlines for hospitals to utilize PRF funding and provide clear guidance on reporting expectations. Supported Provider Relief Deadline Extension Act (S. 2493) and Provider Relief Fund Improvement Act (H.R. 5963). Drug Pricing - Monitored drug pricing legislation (H.R. 3, H.R. 19, H.R. 5376) with support for policies that improve market competition and makes improvements to support hospital and patient access to needed medications. Reviewed options to further support modifications to the unapproved drugs initiative that would prevent or limit price increases for older, unapproved drugs. Monitored for potential changes to the 340B program and supported HHS to enforce guidance that would allow 340B Covered Entities to utilize contract pharmacies. Advocated for HHS to offer additional 340B Drug Pricing Program eligibility flexibility for hospitals that have had patient mix changed during the COVID-19 public health emergency (S. 773). Social Determinants of Health - Engaged to offer support for policies to improve social determinants of health. Offered feedback on legislation and activity from the CMS Innovation Center to improve access and reduce health care disparities. Supported the Social Determinants Accelerator Act (H.R. 2503; S. 3039); The LINC to Address Social Needs Act (S. 509). CURES 2.0 (H.R. 6000) - Monitored the introduction of CURES 2.0 Health Care Equity - Offered feedback on legislation to improve access to care and reduce health care disparities. Rural MOMS Act (H.R. 769); Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act (H.R. 959). Antimicrobial resistance (S. 2076) - Supported passage of the Pioneering Antimicrobial Subscriptions to End Upsurging Resistance (PASTEUR) Act.
Client expense: $190,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2021 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Build Back Better Act H.R 5376 (Reconciliation bill) Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act H.R. 2638 (Infrastructure legislation) Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act S. 4349/HR 8094 Provider Relief Fund Deadline Extension Act S.2493/HR 4735 Provider Relief Fund Improvement Act H.R. 5963 Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act of 2021 Rural America Health Corps Act S.54 Maternal health: MOMMAs Act S. 411/HR 3407; Black Maternal Health Omnibus Act of 2021 S. 346/H.R. 959; Data to Save Moms Act S. 347/HR 925; IMPACT to Save Moms Act S 1675/HR 4387; Maternal Health Quality Improvement Act S. 1675/H.R. 4387 Conrad State 30 & Physician Access Reauthorization Act S. 1810/H.R. 3541 Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund Regulatory relief in light of coronavirus Transparency (surprise medical bills; public posting of hospital charges) 340B Drug Pricing Program, including S. 773/H.R. 3203 Leading Infrastructure for Tomorrows America Act/LIFT America Act H.R. 1848 Rural Hospital Closure Relief Act H.R. 1639/S.644 Rural and Underserved Small Hospital Protection Act/RUSH Act (H.R. 1885) Rural America Health Corps Act (S. 924/H.R. 2130), Strengthening Americas Health Care Readiness Act (S. 54) Resident Physician Shortage Act (S. 834/H.R. 2256) Social Determinants Accelerator Act (H.R. 2503), Leveraging Integrated Networks in Communities (LINC) to Address Social Needs Act (S. 509) OSHA rule on COVID-19 Healthcare Workplace Safety Drug-price Transparency for Competition (DTC) Act (S. 2304) No Surprises Act regulations Protecting Providers Everywhere in America Act (S. 308/H.R. 1436) 340B legislation (S. 773 HR 3203) Childrens Mental Health Infrastructure Act H.R. 4945; Helping Kids Cope Act H.R. 4944; Child Suicide Prevention and Lethal Means Safety Act H.R. 5035
Client expense: $180,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2021 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
H.R.4943, Childrens Mental Health Infrastructure Act of 2021 H.R.4944, Helping Kids Cope Act of 2021 S. 346 and H.R. 959, Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021 S. 2741 and H.R. 5247, The Reducing Obesity in Youth Act (ROYA) of 2021 S. 1357 and H.R. 3773, The Pediatricians Accelerate Childhood Therapies (PACT) Act of 2021 S. 509, LINC To Address Social Needs Act S.1675 and H.R.4387, The Maternal Health Quality Improvement Act of 2021 S.168 and H.R.708, Temporary Reciprocity to Ensure Access to Treatment (TREAT) Act H.R.3549, Comprehensive Mental Health in Schools Pilot Program Act of 2021 S.1841 and H.R.721, Mental Health Services for Students Act H.R.4198 - Mental Health in Schools Excellence Program Act of 2021 S.1795 and H.R.1475 Pursuing Equity in Mental Health Act Patient ID matching strategy
Client expense: $227,157 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2021 · third_quarter · Health Issues
Social determinants of health; Social Determinants Accelerator Act (H.R. 2503); LINC to Address Social Needs Act (S. 509); FY22 Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $55,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2021 · third_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 708, Temporary Reciprocity to Ensure Access to Treatment (TREAT) Act, all provisions S. 168, Temporary Reciprocity to Ensure Access to Treatment (TREAT) Act, all provisions H.R. 4058, Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2021 S. 2061, Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2021, all provisions H.R. 4480, Telehealth Coverage and Payment Parity Act, all provisions H.R. 8, Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2021, all provisions H.R. 1446, Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2021, all provisions H.R. 1306, National Coronavirus Commission Act of 2021, all provisions S. 412, National Coronavirus Commission Act of 2021, all provisions H.R. 1843, COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act, all provisions S. 937, COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act, all provisions H.R. 1667, Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act, all provisions S. 610, Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act, all provisions H.R. 3778, Nullifying Opportunities for Variants to Infect and Decimate (NOVID) Act, all provisions S. 1976, Nullifying Opportunities for Variants to Infect and Decimate (NOVID) Act, all provisions S. 2448, Health Misinformation Act of 2021, all provisions H.R. 2503, Social Determinants Accelerator Act of 2021, all provisions S. 509, Leveraging Integrated Networks in Communities (LINC) to Address Social Needs Act of 2021, all provisions H.R. 2163, Safe Step Act, all provisions S. 464, Safe Step Act, all provisions H.R. 1384, Mainstreaming Addiction Treatment Act of 2021, all provisions S. 445, Mainstreaming Addiction Treatment Act of 2021, all provisions H.R. 925, Data to Save Moms Act, all provisions H.R. 2547, Comprehensive Debt Collection Improvement Act, provisions relating to medical debt H.R. 3755, Women's Health Protection Act of 2021, all provisions S. 1975, Womens Health Protection Act of 2021, all provisions H.R. 1816, Information Transparency & Personal Data Control Act, all provisions H.R. 4217, Taskforce Recommending Improvements for Unaddressed Mental Perinatal & Postpartum Health (TRIUMPH) for New Moms Act of 2021, provision relating to physician representation S. 2779, Taskforce Recommending Improvements for Unaddressed Mental Perinatal & Postpartum Health (TRIUMPH) for New Moms Act of 2021, provision relating to physician representation S. 253, Cannabidiol and Marihuana Research Expansion Act, all provisions H.R. 379, Improving Social Determinants of Health Act of 2021, all provisions S. 104, Improving Social Determinants of Health Act of 2021, all provisions H.R. 1218, Data Mapping to Save Moms Lives Act, all provisions S. 198, Data Mapping to Save Moms Lives Act, all provisions S. 1675, Maternal Health Quality Improvement Act, all provisions H.R. 1384, Mainstreaming Addiction Treatment Act of 2021, all provisions S. 445, Mainstreaming Addiction Treatment Act of 2021, all provisions H.R. 666, Anti-Racism in Public Health Act of 2021, all provisions S. 162, Anti-Racism in Public Health Act of 2021, all provisions Comprehensive Addiction Resources Emergency (CARE) Act of 2019 21st Century Cures 2.0 Affordable Care Act Tax Credits Primary and Virtual Health Care Affordability Act Affordable Care Act family glitch Waste, fraud, and abuse in telehealth Digital Therapeutics Digital Health/Artificial Intelligence (AI) regulation Telehealth studies Dialysis Centers/COVID-19 telehealth flexibilities continuation Physician burnout and suicide issues Vaccine distribution/vaccines in physician offices/health equity Provider Relief Fund Prior Authorization/attachment standards ERISA Plans/prior authorization requirements Health equity/race corrections in clinical algorithms Maternal mortality Prescription drug pricing Data Privacy Information blocking Drug overdose epidemic Social Determinants of Health Cybersecurity and HIPAA Clinical and administrative data COVID-19/health equity/testing/PPE/misinformation/vaccine issues COVID-19/OSHA/emergency temporary standard (ETS) Precision Medicine/Diagnostics/Coding Nomination of Rahul Gupta, MD, to be Director of White House Office of National Drug Control Policy Mental health parity Prior authorization Physician health programs
Client expense: $3,490,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2021 · third_quarter · Health Issues
Build Back Better Act (H.R. 5376) - Supported policies to encourage health care coverage and close Medicaid coverage gap. Urged additional pandemic financial support for hospitals. Advocated for support for investments for hospitals and health care providers, including physical structure improvements, workforce and graduate medical education support. Raised opposition to using further extension of Medicare sequestration or repurposing unused provider relief funding as offsets for bipartisan infrastructure package. Telehealth - Supported passage of the CONNECT for Health Act (S. 1512/H.R. 2903) to make telehealth flexibilities permanent. Encouraged reimbursement parity for certain telehealth services and support for audio-only telehealth services. Health Care Workforce - Urged passage of the Temporary Reciprocity to Ensure Access to Treatment (TREAT) Act (H.R. 708; S. 168); The Health Care Workforce Resilience Act (S. 1024/H.R. 2255); The Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act (S.610/H.R. 1667); The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S.834/H.R. 2256) Hospital Group Purchasing Organizations - Advocated for the importance of hospital GPOs, and highlighted role in supporting supply chain resiliency to secure essential, authentic medical supplies for hospitals throughout the course of the COVID-19 pandemic. Advocated for greater transparency in the health care supply chain for drugs and medical devices and greater transparency into the decision-making of the Strategic National Stockpile. Supported passage of the Integrity, Notification, Fairness in Online Retail Marketplaces (INFORM) Consumers Act (S. 963/H.R. 5502). Provider Relief Fund - Urged HHS and Congress to offer greater flexibility and extend deadlines for hospitals to utilize PRF funding and provide clear guidance on reporting expectations. Supported Provider Relief Deadline Extension Act (S. 2493) Drug Pricing - Monitored drug pricing legislation (H.R. 3, H.R. 19, H.R. 5376) with support for policies that improve market competition and provides improvements to support hospital and patient access to needed medications. Unapproved Drugs Initiative - Engaged with HHS and the FDA to support modifications to the unapproved drugs initiative that would prevent or limit unintended price increases for older unapproved products. 340B Drug Pricing Program - Urged HHS to enforce guidance that would allow 340B Covered Entities to utilize contract pharmacies. Advocated for HHS to offer additional 340B Drug Pricing Program eligibility flexibility for hospitals that have had patient mix changed during the COVID-19 public health emergency. Social Determinants of Health - Engaged to offer support for policies to improve social determinants of health. Social Determinants of Health Accelerator Act (H.R. 2503); The LINC to Address Social Needs Act (S. 509) Health Care Equity - Offered feedback on legislation to improve access to care and reduce health care disparities. Rurual MOMS Act (H.R. 769); Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act (H.R. 959). Stark Law and Anti-kickback Statute - Encouraged Congress to continue evaluating Stark and Anti-kickback statutes to better enable care coordination in value-based alternative payment models. Antimicrobial resistance (S. 2076) - Supported passage of the Pioneering Antimicrobial Subscriptions to End Upsurging Resistance (PASTEUR) Act.
Client expense: $180,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2021 · third_quarter · Health Issues
Build Back Better Act H.R 5376 (Reconciliation bill) Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act H.R. 2638 (Infrastructure legislation) Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act S. 4349/HR 8094 Provider Relief Fund Deadline Extension Act S.2493/HR 4735 Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act of 2021 Rural America Health Corps Act S.54 Maternal health: Black Maternal Health Omnibus Act of 2021 S. 346/H.R. 959; Data to Save Moms Act S. 347/HR 925; IMPACT to Save Moms Act S 1675/HR 4387; Maternal Health Quality Improvement Act S. 1675/H.R. 4387 Conrad State 30 & Physician Access Reauthorization Act S. 1810/H.R. 3541 Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund Regulatory relief in light of coronavirus Transparency (surprise medical bills; public posting of hospital charges) 340B Drug Pricing Program, including S. 773/H.R. 3203 Leading Infrastructure for Tomorrows America Act/LIFT America Act H.R. 1848 Rural Hospital Closure Relief Act H.R. 1639/S.644 Rural and Underserved Small Hospital Protection Act/RUSH Act (H.R. 1885) Rural America Health Corps Act (S. 924/H.R. 2130), Strengthening Americas Health Care Readiness Act (S. 54) Resident Physician Shortage Act (S. 834/H.R. 2256) Social Determinants Accelerator Act (H.R. 2503), Leveraging Integrated Networks in Communities (LINC) to Address Social Needs Act (S. 509) OSHA rule on COVID-19 Healthcare Workplace Safety Drug-price Transparency for Competition (DTC) Act (S. 2304) No Surprises Act regulations Protecting Providers Everywhere in America Act (S. 308/H.R. 1436) 340B legislation: S. 773 HR 3203
Client expense: $160,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2021 · third_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 5376 Build Back Better Act: -H.R.4943, Childrens Mental Health Infrastructure Act of 2021 -H.R.4944, Helping Kids Cope Act of 2021 -S. 346 and H.R. 959, Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021 S. 2741 and H.R. 5247, The Reducing Obesity in Youth Act (ROYA) of 2021 S. 1357 and H.R. 3773, The Pediatricians Accelerate Childhood Therapies (PACT) Act of 2021 S. 509, LINC To Address Social Needs Act S.168 and H.R.708, The TREAT Act S.1675 and H.R.4387, The Maternal Health Quality Improvement Act of 2021 H.R.909, Moms Matter Act H.R.2503, Social Determinants Accelerator Act of 2021 S.1841 and H.R.721, Mental Health Services in Schools Act S.1795/H.R.1475, Pursuing Equity in Mental Health Act H.R.3549, Comprehensive Mental Health in Schools Pilot Program Act of 2021
Client expense: $173,896 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2021 · second_quarter · Health Issues
Legislation and policies relating to: Adoption of recommendations of the National Academy of Medicine report, The Future of Nursing 2020-2030: Charting a Path to Achieve Health Equity Provisions of the Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148) Reauthorization of the Childrens Health Insurance Program Reauthorization of the Child Nutrition Act Section 2706 of the ACA regarding provider non-discrimination Policies affecting nurse practitioner education and workforce Definition, evaluation and enforcement of essential health benefits and provider network adequacy Health information technology and electronic health records Mental health services and violence prevention H. Res. 390/S. Res. 208, Supporting the goals and ideals of National Nurses Week, to be observed from May 6 through May 12, 2021 H.R. 66, Comprehensive Access to Robust Insurance Now Guaranteed for Kids (CARING for Kids) Act H.R. 379/S. 104, Improving Social Determinants of Health Act of 2021 H.R. 482, Newborn Screening Saves Lives Reauthorization Act of 2021 H.R. 485, Stronger Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act H.R. 959/S. 346, Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021 H.R. 1065/S. 1486, Pregnant Workers Fairness Act H.R. 1314, Stop Tip-overs of Unstable, Risky Dressers on Youth (STURDY) Act H.R. 1319, American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 H.R. 1390, Childrens Health Insurance Program Pandemic Enhancement and Relief (CHIPPER) Act H.R. 1791, Childrens Health Insurance Program Permanency (CHIPP) Act H.R. 2347, Strengthening the Vaccines for Children Program Act of 2021 H.R. 2503, Social Determinants Accelerator Act of 2021 H.R. 3182, Safe Sleep for Babies Act of 2021 S. 32/H.R. 460, Health Force, Resilience Force, and Jobs to Fight COVID-19 Act of 2021 S. 104/H.R. 379, Improving Social Determinants of Health Act of 2021 S. 248/H.R. 804, Family and Medical Insurance Leave (FAMILY) Act S. 499/H.R. 369, Improving Health Insurance Affordability Act of 2021 S. 509, Leveraging Integrated Networks in Communities (LINC) to Address Social Needs Act of 2021 S. 610/H.R. 1667, Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act S. 674, Public Health Infrastructure Saves Lives Act S. 987, Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) 3.0 S. 1259, Safe Cribs Act S. 1301/H.R. 2094, Promoting Physical Activity for Americans Act S. 1658/H.R. 3110, Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers Act S. 1675, Maternal Health Quality Improvement Act S. 1927, the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA) Reauthorization Act of 2021
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $24,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2021 · second_quarter · Health Issues
Social determinants of health; Social Determinants Accelerator Act (H.R. 2503); LINC to Address Social Needs Act (S. 509); FY22 Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $55,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2021 · second_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 2503, Social Determinants Accelerator Act of 2021, all provisions H. R. 379, Improving Social Determinants of Health Act of 2021, all provisions S. 104, Improving Social Determinants of Health Act of 2021, all provisions S. 509, Leveraging Integrated Networks in Communities (LINC) to Address Social Needs Act of 2021, all provisions H.R. 1667, Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act, all provisions S. 610, Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act, all provisions H.R. 8, Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2021, all provisions H.R. 1446, Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2021, all provisions H.R. 1218, Data Mapping to Save Moms Lives Act, all provisions S. 198, Data Mapping to Save Moms' Lives Act, all provisions S. 1675, Maternal Health Quality Improvement Act, all provisions H.R. 1384, Mainstreaming Addiction Treatment Act of 2021, all provisions S. 445, Mainstreaming Addiction Treatment (MAT) Act of 2021, all provisions H.R. 2163, Safe Step Act, all provisions S. 464, Safe Step Act, all provisions H.R. 666, Anti-Racism in Public Health Act of 2021, all provisions S. 162, Anti-Racism in Public Health Act of 2021, all provisions H.R. 1783, Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act, all provisions S. 745, Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act, all provisions H.R. 708, Temporary Reciprocity to Ensure Access to Treatment (TREAT) Act, all provisions S. 168, Temporary Reciprocity to Ensure Access to Treatment (TREAT) Act, all provisions H.R. 4058, To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure coverage of mental and behavioral health services furnished through telehealth, all provisions S. 2061, Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2021, all provisions H.R. 1306, National Coronavirus Commission Act of 2021, all provisions S. 412, National Coronavirus Commission Act of 2021, all provisions H.R. 1843, COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act, all provisions S. 937, COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act, all provisions S. 987, CARA 3.0 Act of 2021, all provisions H.R. 925, Data to Save Moms Act, all provisions H.R. 2547, Comprehensive Debt Collection Improvement Act, all provisions H.R. 831, Health STATISTICS Act of 2021, all provisions S. 346, Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021, all provisions S. 253, Cannabidiol and Marihuana Research Expansion Act, all provisions Assistant Physician Parity Act Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Act/physician assistants and nurse practitioners/telehealth flexibilities AMA Prior Authorization Physician Survey Telehealth Physician Practice Benchmark Survey Digital Therapeutics Digital Health/AI regulations Digital vaccine credential services Vaccine Hesitancy Vaccine distribution/vaccines in physician offices Fraud, waste, and abuse in telehealth Physician burnout and suicide issues Provider Relief Fund Health Equity/race corrections in clinical algorithms Health Equity/Black Men White Coats screenings Drug pricing Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)/Information Blocking Remote Patient Monitoring COVID-19 Coding Opioid use disorder 21st Century Cures Act Electronic Health Records (EHR) certification Data Privacy Nomination of Melanie Egorin to serve as HHS Assistant Secretary for Legislation Nomination of Andrea Palm for HHS Deputy Secretary Social Determinants of Health
Client expense: $4,220,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Education, Dept of, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2021 · second_quarter · Health Issues
Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act of 2021 Rural America Health Corps Act (S.54) Black Maternal Health Omnibus Act of 2021 (S. 346/H.R. 959) Conrad State 30 & Physician Access Act Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund Regulatory relief in light of coronavirus Transparency (surprise medical bills; public posting of hospital charges) 340B Drug Pricing Program, including S. 773/H.R. 3203 American Rescue Plan (H.R. 1319) American Jobs Plan Leading Infrastructure for Tomorrows America Act/LIFT America Act (H.R. 1848) Rural Hospital Closure Relief Act (H.R. 1639/S.644) Rural and Underserved Small Hospital Protection Act/RUSH Act (H.R. 1885) Rural America Health Corps Act (S. 924/H.R. 2130), Strengthening Americas Health Care Readiness Act (S. 54) Resident Physician Shortage Act (S. 834/H.R. 2256) Social Determinants Accelerator Act (H.R. 2503), Leveraging Integrated Networks in Communities (LINC) to Address Social Needs Act S. 509) OSHA rule on COVID-19 Healthcare Workplace Safety Drug-price Transparency for Competition (DTC) Act (S. 2304) No Surprises Act regulations Protecting Providers Everywhere in America Act (S. 308/H.R. 1436)
Client expense: $170,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE