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Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act This bill requires private health insurance plans to cover diagnosis and treatment of congenital anomalies and birth defects, such as reconstructive services and items. Coverage must include services and items that functionally improve, repair, or restore any body part that is medically necessary for normal bodily functions or appearance, as determined by the treating physician. Coverage limits and cost-sharing requirements for such services and items may not be more restrictive than those applicable to all medical and surgical benefits under the plan.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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2023 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Affordable Care Act (ACA), ACA subsidies; Telehealth; Mental Health, Mental Health Rule, Youth Mental Health Access; Site Neutrality/Site neutral payment reform and Fair Hospital Billing; Transparency in coverage; Surprise Billing; Rural healthcare access; Prior Authorization; Provider Workforce Shortages; Telehealth payment parity requirements; Parity; Provider Directory Accuracy S.2556 - Improving CARE for Youth Act To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to ensure Medicaid coverage of mental health services and primary care services furnished on the same day. Sponsor: Sen. Carper, Thomas R. [D-DE] S.3430 - Better Mental Health Care, Lower-Cost Drugs, and Extenders Act of 2023 To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to expand the mental health care workforce and services, reduce prescription drug costs, and extend certain expiring provisions under Medicare and Medicaid, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR] H.R.3226 - PREEMIE Reauthorization Act of 2023 To reauthorize the Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers who deliver Infants Early Act. Sponsor: Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-16] H.R.3838 - Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act of 2023 To amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize Federal support of States in their work to save and sustain the health of mothers during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period, to eliminate disparities in maternal health outcomes for pregnancy-related and pregnancy-associated deaths, to identify solutions to improve health care quality and health outcomes for mothers, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Burgess, Michael C. [R-TX-26] H.R.2708 - Latonya Reeves Freedom Act of 2023 To prohibit discrimination against individuals with disabilities who need long-term services and supports, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9] H.R.6412 - Down Syndrome Diagnosis Act To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to provide certain informational resources related to Down syndrome. Sponsor: Rep. Molinaro, Marcus J. [R-NY-19] S.644 - Modernizing Opioid Treatment Access Act To expand the take-home prescribing of methadone through pharmacies. Sponsor: Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] S.1869 - SITE Act To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act and title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to ensure fair billing practice for items and services furnished by off-campus hospital locations, to amend such title XVIII to provide for payments for graduate nursing education costs, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Braun, Mike [R-IN] H.R.3417 - FAIR Act To ensure fair billing practices for items and services furnished by off-campus outpatient departments of a provider. Sponsor: Rep. Hern, Kevin [R-OK-1] H.R. 5378 Lower Costs, More Transparency Act To promote price transparency in the health care sector, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy [R-WA-5] H.R.4531 - Support for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act To reauthorize certain programs that provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Guthrie, Brett [R-KY-2] S.652 - Safe Step Act To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to require a group health plan or health insurance coverage offered in connection with such a plan to provide an exceptions process for any medication step therapy protocol, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK] H.R.7702/S.754 - Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act Sponsor: Rep. Dunn, Neal P. [R-FL-2] - To provide health insurance benefits for outpatient and inpatient items and services related to the diagnosis and treatment of a craniofacial, oral, or maxillofacial congenital anomaly or birth defect. Sponsor: Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI] S. 1001 Telehealth Expansion Act of 2023 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the exemption for telehealth services from certain high deductible health plan rules. Sponsor: Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT] H.R. 485 - Protecting Health Care for All Patients Act of 2023 To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to prohibit the use of quality-adjusted life years and similar measures in coverage and payment determinations under Federal health care programs. Sponsor: Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA-05) H.R.3630 - No Surprises Act To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to protect health care consumers from surprise billing practices, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Pallone, Frank, Jr. [D-NJ-6]
Client expense: $1,800,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, White House Office
2023 · first_quarter · Health Issues
Endorsed, strategized, supported advancement of H.R.734, the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act Endorsed, strategized, supported advancement of S.816, the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act Opposed an allocation of CDC grant, "93.391: Activities to Support State, Tribal, Local and Territorial (STLT) Health Department Response to Public Health or Healthcare Crises" Supported Senate Pro-Life Caucus Membership Opposed S.754 (117th) - Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act Supported oversight question for the record about FDA-Certified Abortion Pill Dispensaries on College Campuses Supported oversight question for the record about FDA protocol on establishing regulation over drug manufacturers for drugs to induce abortions Supported oversight question for the record about U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' policy for the Protection of Human Subjects 45 CFR 46 Endorsed H.R.6060 (117th) Conscience Protection Act Endorsed congressional letter to the Food and Drug Administration calling on the administration to safeguard women and childrens health by rescinding its abortion pill regulations Endorsed S.750 - No Taxpayer Funding for Health Centers Providing Abortion Act Endorsed H.R.383- to nullify the modifications made by the Food and Drug Administration in January 2023 to the risk evaluation and mitigation strategy for the abortion pill mifepristone, and for other purposes Endorsed congressional letter to FDA Commissioner Robert Califf, M.D., explaining the policy and legal faults in the FDA decision to approve chemical abortion drugs and then further eliminate the in-person dispensing in an attempt to make abortion drugs available by mail Endorsed S.13 - Protect Funding for Womens Health Care Act Endorsed S.95 - SAVE Moms and Babies Act Endorsed H.R.427 - SAVE Moms and Babies Act Endorsed congressional letter to Secretary of U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra on oversight of pediatric "gender affirming care" Endorsed S.76 - Standing With Moms Act Endorsed H.R.517 - Standing With Moms Act Endorsed H.R.1074 - Women's Public Health and Safety Act Endorsed S.471 - Women's Public Health and Safety Act Endorsed bicameral comment letter against the elimination of the moral exemptions to the contraceptive mandate regulation Endorsed S.565 - Pregnancy Center Security Act Endorsed H.R.384 - Protecting Life From Chemical Abortions Act
2022 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health Act (H.R. 5585) Resident Education Deferred Interest Act (S. 3658/H.R. 4122) Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act (S. 754/H.R. 1916) Oral Health Literacy and Awareness Act (H.R. 4555) Cures 2.0 (H.R. 6000)
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Issues surrounding the enactment or repeal of the Affordable Care Act. Medicare reimbursement reform for providers including the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA). Medicare Part B Drug Reimbursement. FDA issues. The Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act. Draft legislation to reform the FDA's regulation of cosmetics. Legislation to address physician workforce shortage (HR 2256/S.834). Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act (HR 1916/S. 754). Improving Seniors Access to Timely Care Act, HR 3173, Safe Step Act, HR 2163/S.464. Financial relief and policy and regulatory changes for the provider community in COVID-19 legislation including the CARES Act. Regulation of Organ Procurement Networks (OPOs). The Food and Drug Amendments of 2022 (FDA22).Inflation Reduction Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
P.L. 111-148 Affordable Care Act, modifications Prior authorization utilization policies Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (P.L. 114-10) Medicare Physician Payment Reform Issues Medicare sequestration cuts Drug Pricing and Shortages Issues Medicare Part B Drug Price Issues Expansion of Telehealth Services Vision Research Funding Implementation of No Surprise Act HR 3173/S 3018, the Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act HR 2163/S 464, Safe Step Act HR 1916/S 754, Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act Medicare Coverage for Low Vision Devices HR 4187, the Medicare Vision Act HR 869/S 289, Research Investment to Spark the Economy (RISE) Act HR 366, Protecting Access to Post-COVID 19 Telehealth Act HR3662, Patient Access to Urgent-Use Pharmacy Compounding Act of 2021 HR 3353, the Contact Lens Prescription Verification Modernization Act HR4122, Resident Education Deferred Interest (REDI) Act HR 5376, the Build Back Better Act HR 6000, Cures 2.0 Act S. 4333, the CLEAR Act S. 4348, Food and Drug Administration Safety & Landmark Advancements (FDASLA) Act
Client expense: $406,636 · Firm income: Not reported
| Democratic |
| NM |
| Benjamin L. Cardin | Democratic | MD |
| Bernard Sanders | Independent | VT |
| Bill Cassidy | Republican | LA |
| Catherine Cortez Masto | Democratic | NV |
| Chris Van Hollen | Democratic | MD |
| Christopher A. Coons | Democratic | DE |
| Christopher Murphy | Democratic | CT |
| Chuck Grassley | Republican | IA |
| Cindy Hyde-Smith | Republican | MS |
| Cory A. Booker | Democratic | NJ |
| Dan Sullivan | Republican | AK |
| Deb Fischer | Republican | NE |
| Debbie Stabenow | Democratic | MI |
| Dianne Feinstein | Democratic | CA |
| Edward J. Markey | Democratic | MA |
| Elizabeth Warren | Democratic | MA |
| Gary C. Peters | Democratic | MI |
| Jack Reed | Democratic | RI |
| Jacky Rosen | Democratic | NV |
| Jeanne Shaheen | Democratic | NH |
| Jeff Merkley | Democratic | OR |
| Jerry Moran | Republican | KS |
| Joe Manchin, III | Independent | WV |
| John Barrasso | Republican | WY |
| John Boozman | Republican | AR |
| John Kennedy | Republican | LA |
| Jon Tester | Democratic | MT |
| Joni Ernst | Republican | IA |
| Josh Hawley | Republican | MO |
| Kevin Cramer | Republican | ND |
| Kirsten E. Gillibrand | Democratic | NY |
| Kyrsten Sinema | Independent | AZ |
| Lindsey Graham | Republican | SC |
| Lisa Murkowski | Republican | AK |
| Margaret Wood Hassan | Democratic | NH |
| Mark Kelly | Democratic | AZ |
| Martin Heinrich | Democratic | NM |
| Mazie K. Hirono | Democratic | HI |
| Michael F. Bennet | Democratic | CO |
| Mike Braun | Republican | IN |
| Patrick J. Leahy | Democratic | VT |
| Raphael G. Warnock | Democratic | GA |
| Richard Blumenthal | Democratic | CT |
| Richard J. Durbin | Democratic | IL |
| Robert P. Casey, Jr. | Democratic | PA |
| Roger F. Wicker | Republican | MS |
| Roger Marshall | Republican | KS |
| Ron Wyden | Democratic | OR |
| Sheldon Whitehouse | Democratic | RI |
| Shelley Moore Capito | Republican | WV |
| Sherrod Brown | Democratic | OH |
| Steve Daines | Republican | MT |
| Susan M. Collins | Republican | ME |
| Tammy Duckworth | Democratic | IL |
| Thom Tillis | Republican | NC |
| Thomas R. Carper | Democratic | DE |
| Tina Smith | Democratic | MN |
Client expense: $15,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Insurance
In support of the Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act (S 754/HR 1916) In support of the DOC Access Act (HR 3461/S 1793) Comments re: EOBs and GFEs stemming from the No Surprises Act
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2022 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Issues regarding access to dental services. Monitored implementation of P.L.116-20, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021, as it relates to surprise billing. Issues concerning workforce shortages. Monitored H.R. 1916 / S. 754, Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Maternal and child health including Medicaid postpartum coverage provisions, public health, maternal therapeutics, vaccination, and other health-related bills. Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021 (H.R. 959/S. 346), Mothers and Offspring Mortality and Morbidity Awareness Act or the MOMMA'S Act (S. 411), Rural Maternal and Obstetric Modernization of Services Act or the Rural MOMS Act (H.R. 769), Newborn Screening Saving Lives Reauthorization Act of 2021 (H.R. 482/S. 350), Maternal Immunization Enhancement Act, Maternal Immunization Coverage Act, The Strengthening the Vaccines for Children Program Act (H.R. 2347), Improving Social Determinants of Health Act of 2021 (H.R. 379/S.104), the Public Health Infrastructure Saves Lives Act (S. 674), the Promoting Resources to Expand Vaccination, Education and New Treatments for HPV Cancers Act of 2021 (H.R. 1550), Data Mapping to Save Moms Act of 2021 (H.R. 1218/S. 198), The Taskforce Recommending Improvements for Unaddressed Mental Perinatal and Postpartum Health (TRIUMPH for New Moms Act of 2021) for New Mothers Act (H.R. 4217/ S. 2779), Stillbirth Health Improvement and Education for Autumn Act of 2021 or SHINE for Autumn Act (H.R. 5487), Improving the Health of Children Act (H.R. 5551), Lead Poisoning Prevention Act of 2021 (H.R. 5552), Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act of 2021 (H.R. 5561), Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act (H.R. 7011), Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act (H.R. 1916/S. 754), Into the Light for Maternal Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders Act (H.R. 7073/S.3824), Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022 (H.R. 7666), PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act (H.R. 3110/S. 1658, PREVENT Pandemics Act of 2022 (S. 3799),the BABES Enhancement Act (H.R. 8695/S.4880), the Healthy Meals, Healthy Kids Act of 2022 (H.R. 8450), the Jackie Walorski Maternal and Child Home Visiting Reauthorization Act of 2022 (H.R. 8876), and Advancing Safe Medications for Moms and Babies Act of 2022 (H.R. 9487).
Client expense: $60,000 · 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), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Lobby members of Congress regarding issues related to telemedicine. Advocate for increased transparency regarding drug pricing. Advocate for reducing barriers to entry of generic drugs into the marketplace. Advocate for transparency on the part of pharmaceutical benefit managers. Advocate for patient access to compounded medications. Advocate for reducing the burdens of utilization management tools, including step therapy and prior authorization for pharmaceuticals and services. Advocate for a stable supply of medications and mitigate drug shortages. Lobby members of the House to join the Congressional Skin Cancer Caucus. Advocate for adequate and accurate network coverage for dermatologic care within health insurance exchange networks. Support H. Res 436, sense of the House supporting state, local and community initiatives to curb incidences of skin cancer beginning with childhood skin cancer. Support H. Res 718, designating October 17, 2021 as National Vitiligo Awareness Day Support H.R. 2163/S. 464, Safe Step Act. Support S. 989, Ensuring Childrens Access to Specialty Care Act Support H.R. 153, Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act Support S. 898, Fair Accountability & Innovative Research (FAIR) Drug Pricing Act Support H.R. 3662, Patient Access to Urgent-Use Pharmacy Compounding Act Support H.R. 1916/S. 754, Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act Advocate for relief from prior authorization requirements under Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D plans. Advocate for the continued and increased funding of Community Health Centers. Advocate for implementation of surprise medical billing legislation (enacted as part of P.L. 116-260, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, H.R. 133) as intended by Congress. Support H.R. 1677/S. 620, the KEEP Telehealth Options Act. Support H.R. 2903/S. 1512 the CONNECT for Health Act of 2021 Support the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act (S. 610/H.R. 1667). Support H.R. 3173/S. 3018, Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 Support H.R. 8437, the Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2022 Support H.R. 4122/S. 3645, Resident Education Deferred Interest Act or the REDI Act Support the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 834/H.R. 2256) Advocate for the FDA to implement the 2015 rule, General and Plastic Surgery Devices: Restricted Sale, Distribution, and Use of Sunlamp Products; and the Sunlamp Products Proposed; Amendment to Performance Standard, which would ban minors under the age of 18 from using tanning beds. Support H.R. 5054, Keep Physicians Serving Patients Act Support H.R. 5394, the Meaningful Access to Federal Health Plan Claims Data Act Advocate for legislative solution to access problems to iPLEDGE/REMS program for isotretinoin (H.R. 7667, Food and Drug Amendments of 2022/S. 4348 FDASLA Act of 2022, H.R. 2617, Consolidated Appropriations Act). Support H.R. 7649, a bill to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to open a public docket for the submission of public comments regarding factors that should be taken into consideration when reviewing a proposed modification to an approved risk evaluation and mitigation strategy, and for other purposes. Support H.R. 5030/S. 2706, the Diversifying Investigations and Equitable Research Studies for Everyone (DIVERSE) Trials Act Support H.R. 7995, GOLD CARD Act of 2022 Advocate to provide relief from the 2% Medicare sequester, replace scheduled and anticipated cuts in payments with positive, inflationary-based updates, eliminate the nearly 4.5% conversion factor cut in the CMS proposed rule for the 2023 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) associated with budget neutrality adjustments tied to Evaluation & Management (E/M) Code MPFS policy changes, and waive the 4% PAYGO sequester to Medicare physician payment reimbursement due to enactment of H.R. 1319, American Recovery Act, P.L. 117-2 (H.R. 2617, Consolidated Appropriations Act). Support H.R. 8800, Supporting Medicare Providers Act of 2022 Advocate against H.R 6708, Improving Access to Workers Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act, which expands the role of nurse practitioners and physician assistants in providing services to injured federal workers under the federal workers' compensation program. Oppose H.R. 8812, the Improving Care & Access to Nurses Act (I CAN Act)
Client expense: $410,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Authority for dental-related programs to operate, caries prevention and oral health promotion, access to dental care, dental research, oral and craniofacial defects, filling Chief Dental Officer positions at CMS, prescribing practices (e.g., opioid prescribing), etc. Affordable Care Act Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters S. 754/H.R. 1916, Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act (ELSA) S. 1793/H.R. 3461, Dental and Optometric Care Access Act of 2021 (DOC Access Act) Dental care coverage during pandemic H.R. 4510 Health Enterprise Zones Act Oral health initiatives Allowing dental practices to apply for Telehealth Program Funds regardless of size, location, or non-profit status Action for Dental Health Implementation CDC COVID-19 reopening guidance Health Profession Shortage Areas Access to personal protective equipment for dental offices Provider Relief Fund Including dental benefits in child support orders S. 54 Strengthening Americas Health Care Readiness Act House Energy and Commerce Committee Investigation into Dental Insurers NTP fluoride monograph Dentists and Dental Team Members Getting COVID Vaccine HHS PREP Act declaration for dentists, dental assistants to administer COVID-19 vaccines Public Option S. 958/H.R.5141, the Maximizing Outcomes through Better Investments in Lifesaving Equipment for Health Care Act (MOBILE Health Care Act) H.R. 379, Improving Social Determinants of Health Act H.R. 1550, PREVENT HPV Cancers Act S. 560, Oral Health for Moms Act H.R. 4555 Oral Health Literacy and Awareness Act Interoperability VA Community Care Program OSHA ETS on Vaccine Mandate CMS Vaccine Mandate Proposed 2022 CDC Clinical Practice Guideline for Prescribing Opioids National Toxicology Program state-of-the-science report on fluoride H.R. 6000 Cures 2.0 Act H.R. 1667 Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act H.R. 2067, MATE Act of 2021 S. 2235, MATE Act of 2021 H.R. 7666, the Restoring Hope For Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022 2023 Payment Policies under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part B Payment Policies. ERISA reform Access to dental care for people with disabilities Provider directories
Client expense: $650,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Indian Health Service, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 1916, Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act (all sections of full text)(support). S. 754, Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act (all sections of full text)(support). HR 3461 DOC Access Act of 2021 (all sections of full text)(support). S 1793 DOC Access Act of 2021 (all sections of full text)(support). S. 3166, Medicaid Dental Benefit Act of 2021 (all sectionsof full text) Discussions pertaining to the cost of dental care in America. Discussions pertaining to proposals for expansion of Medicare benefits. Monitored HR 3173, Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act. Monitored S. 3018, Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act. Monitored HR 2607, Medication Access and Training Expansion (MATE) Act. Monitored S. 2235, Medication Access and Training Expansion (MATE) Act. Monitored surprise billing rulemaking process. Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
OSHA and CDC COVID regulations; Consumer protection; S754/HR1916 - Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act and HR 1860 - RAISE Health Benefits Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Insurance
S.448 & H.R.1792 - Ensuring Kids Have Access to Medically Necessary Dental Care Act S.754 & H.R.1916 - Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act S.1793 & H.R.3461 - DOC Access Act of 2021
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2022 · third_quarter · Health Issues
Issues surrounding the enactment or repeal of the Affordable Care Act. Medicare reimbursement reform for providers including the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA). Medicare Part B Drug Reimbursement. FDA issues. The Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act. Draft legislation to reform the FDA's regulation of cosmetics. Legislation to address physician workforce shortage (HR 2256/S.834). Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act (HR 1916/S. 754). Improving Seniors Access to Timely Care Act, HR 3173, Safe Step Act, HR 2163/S.464. Financial relief and policy and regulatory changes for the provider community in COVID-19 legislation including the CARES Act. Regulation of Organ Procurement Networks (OPOs). The Food and Drug Amendments of 2022 (FDA22).Inflation Reduction Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · third_quarter · Insurance
S.448 & H.R.1792 - Ensuring Kids Have Access to Medically Necessary Dental Care Act S.754 & H.R.1916 - Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act S.1793 & H.R.3461 - DOC Access Act of 2021
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2022 · third_quarter · Health Issues
Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health Act (H.R. 5585) Resident Education Deferred Interest Act (S. 3658/H.R. 4122) Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act (S. 754/H.R. 1916) Oral Health Literacy and Awareness Act (H.R. 4555)
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · third_quarter · Health Issues
Authority for dental-related programs to operate, caries prevention and oral health promotion, access to dental care, dental research, oral and craniofacial defects, filling Chief Dental Officer positions at CMS, prescribing practices (e.g., opioid prescribing), etc. Affordable Care Act Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters S. 754/H.R. 1916, Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act (ELSA) S. 1793/H.R. 3461, Dental and Optometric Care Access Act of 2021 (DOC Access Act) Dental care coverage during pandemic H.R. 4510 Health Enterprise Zones Act Oral health initiatives Allowing dental practices to apply for Telehealth Program Funds regardless of size, location, or non-profit status Action for Dental Health Implementation CDC COVID-19 reopening guidance Health Profession Shortage Areas Access to personal protective equipment for dental offices Provider Relief Fund Including dental benefits in child support orders S. 54 Strengthening Americas Health Care Readiness Act House Energy and Commerce Committee Investigation into Dental Insurers NTP fluoride monograph Dentists and Dental Team Members Getting COVID Vaccine HHS PREP Act declaration for dentists, dental assistants to administer COVID-19 vaccines Public Option S. 958/H.R.5141, the Maximizing Outcomes through Better Investments in Lifesaving Equipment for Health Care Act (MOBILE Health Care Act) H.R. 379, Improving Social Determinants of Health Act H.R. 1550, PREVENT HPV Cancers Act S. 560, Oral Health for Moms Act H.R. 4555 Oral Health Literacy and Awareness Act Interoperability VA Community Care Program OSHA ETS on Vaccine Mandate CMS Vaccine Mandate Proposed 2022 CDC Clinical Practice Guideline for Prescribing Opioids National Toxicology Program state-of-the-science report on fluoride H.R. 6000 Cures 2.0 Act H.R. 1667 Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act H.R. 2067, MATE Act of 2021 S. 2235, MATE Act of 2021 H.R. 7666, the Restoring Hope For Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022 2023 Payment Policies under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part B Payment Policies. Section 1557 Access to dental care for people with disabilities
Client expense: $600,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Indian Health Service, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE
2022 · third_quarter · Health Issues
Maternal and child health including Medicaid postpartum coverage provisions, public health, maternal therapeutics, vaccination, and other health-related bills. Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021 (H.R. 959/S. 346), Mothers and Offspring Mortality and Morbidity Awareness Act or the MOMMA'S Act (S. 411), Rural Maternal and Obstetric Modernization of Services Act or the Rural MOMS Act (H.R. 769), Newborn Screening Saving Lives Reauthorization Act of 2021 (H.R. 482/S. 350), Maternal Immunization Enhancement Act, Maternal Immunization Coverage Act, The Strengthening the Vaccines for Children Program Act (H.R. 2347), Improving Social Determinants of Health Act of 2021 (H.R. 379/S.104), the Public Health Infrastructure Saves Lives Act (S. 674), the Promoting Resources to Expand Vaccination, Education and New Treatments for HPV Cancers Act of 2021 (H.R. 1550), Maternal Health Quality Improvement Act of 2021 (H.R. 4787/S. 1675), Data Mapping to Save Moms Act of 2021 (H.R. 1218/S. 198), The Taskforce Recommending Improvements for Unaddressed Mental Perinatal and Postpartum Health (TRIUMPH for New Moms Act of 2021) for New Mothers Act (H.R. 4217/ S. 2779), Stillbirth Health Improvement and Education for Autumn Act of 2021 or SHINE for Autumn Act (H.R. 5487), Improving the Health of Children Act (H.R. 5551), Lead Poisoning Prevention Act of 2021 (H.R. 5552), Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act of 2021 (H.R. 5561), Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act (H.R. 7011), Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act (H.R. 1916/S. 754), Into the Light for Maternal Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders Act (H.R. 7073/S.3824), Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022 (H.R. 7666), PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act (H.R. 3110/S. 1658, PREVENT Pandemics Act of 2022 (S. 3799),Cures 2.0 Act of 2022 (H.R. 6000),the BABES Enhancement Act (H.R. 8695/S.4880), the Healthy Meals, Healthy Kids Act of 2022 (H.R. 8450), and the Jackie Walorski Maternal and Child Home Visiting Reauthorization Act of 2022 (H.R. 8876).
Client expense: $60,000 · 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), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE
2022 · third_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 1916, Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act (all sections of full text)(support). S. 754, Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act (all sections of full text)(support). HR 3461 DOC Access Act of 2021 (all sections of full text)(support). S 1793 DOC Access Act of 2021 (all sections of full text)(support). Discussions pertaining to S. 3166, Medicaid Dental Benefit Act of 2021. Discussions pertaining to the cost of dental care in America. Discussions pertaining to proposals for expansion of Medicare benefits. Monitored HR 3173, Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act. Monitored S. 3018, Improving Senior's Timely Access to Care Act. Monitored HR 2607, Medication Access and Training Expansion (MATE) Act. Monitored S. 2235, Medication Access and Training Expansion (MATE) Act. Monitored surprise billing rulemaking process. Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2022 · third_quarter · Health Issues
P.L. 111-148 Affordable Care Act, modifications Prior authorization utilization policies Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (P.L. 114-10) Medicare Physician Payment Reform Issues Medicare sequestration cuts Drug Pricing and Shortages Issues Medicare Part B Drug Price Issues Expansion of Telehealth Services Vision Research Funding Implementation of No Surprise Act HR 3173/S 3018, the Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act HR 2163/S 464, Safe Step Act HR 1916/S 754, Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act Medicare Coverage for Low Vision Devices HR 4187, the Medicare Vision Act HR 869/S 289, Research Investment to Spark the Economy (RISE) Act HR 366, Protecting Access to Post-COVID 19 Telehealth Act HR3662, Patient Access to Urgent-Use Pharmacy Compounding Act of 2021 HR 3353, the Contact Lens Prescription Verification Modernization Act HR4122, Resident Education Deferred Interest (REDI) Act HR 5376, the Build Back Better Act HR 6000, Cures 2.0 Act S. 4333, the CLEAR Act S. 4348, Food and Drug Administration Safety & Landmark Advancements (FDASLA) Act
Client expense: $295,000 · 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
Issues regarding access to dental services. Monitored implementation of P.L. 117-2, the American Rescue Plan, as it relates to the provider relief fund. Monitored implementation of P.L.116-20, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021, as it relates to surprise billing. Issues concerning workforce shortages. Monitored H.R. 1916 / S. 754, Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2022 · third_quarter · Health Issues
Lobby members of Congress regarding issues related to telemedicine. Advocate for increased transparency regarding drug pricing. Advocate for reducing barriers to entry of generic drugs into the marketplace. Advocate for transparency on the part of pharmaceutical benefit managers. Advocate for patient access to compounded medications. Advocate for reducing the burdens of utilization management tools, including step therapy and prior authorization for pharmaceuticals and services. Advocate for a stable supply of medications and mitigate drug shortages. Lobby members of the House to join the Congressional Skin Cancer Caucus. Advocate for adequate and accurate network coverage for dermatologic care within health insurance exchange networks. Support H. Res 436, sense of the House supporting state, local and community initiatives to curb incidences of skin cancer beginning with childhood skin cancer. Support H. Res 718, designating October 17, 2021 as National Vitiligo Awareness Day Support H.R. 2163/S. 464, Safe Step Act. Support S. 989, Ensuring Childrens Access to Specialty Care Act Support H.R. 153, Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act Support S. 898, Fair Accountability & Innovative Research (FAIR) Drug Pricing Act Support H.R. 3662, Patient Access to Urgent-Use Pharmacy Compounding Act Support H.R. 1916/S. 754, Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act Advocate for relief from prior authorization requirements under Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D plans. Advocate for the continued and increased funding of Community Health Centers. Advocate for implementation of surprise medical billing legislation (enacted as part of P.L. 116-260, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, H.R. 133) as intended by Congress. Advocate for congressional action to hold health care professionals harmless from any cuts related to CMS Evaluation and Management Code proposals in any forthcoming legislation. (S. 610) Support H.R. 1677/S. 620, the KEEP Telehealth Options Act. Support H.R. 2903/S. 1512 the CONNECT for Health Act of 2021 Support the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act (S. 610/H.R. 1667). Support H.R. 3173/S. 3018, Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 Support H.R. 8437, the Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2022 Support H.R. 4122/S. 3645, Resident Education Deferred Interest Act or the REDI Act Support the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 834/H.R. 2256) Advocate for the FDA to implement the 2015 rule, General and Plastic Surgery Devices: Restricted Sale, Distribution, and Use of Sunlamp Products; and the Sunlamp Products Proposed; Amendment to Performance Standard, which would ban minors under the age of 18 from using tanning beds. Support H.R. 5054, Keep Physicians Serving Patients Act Advocate to support extension of moratorium on 2% Medicare sequester as well as waiving PAYGO and mitigating anticipated additional 4% cuts to Medicare physician payment reimbursement due to enactment of H.R. 1319, American Recovery Act, P.L. 117-2. Support H.R. 5394, the Meaningful Access to Federal Health Plan Claims Data Act Advocate for legislative solution to access problems to iPLEDGE/REMS program for isotretinoin (H.R. 7667, Food and Drug Amendments of 2022/S. 4348 FDASLA Act of 2022). Support H.R. 7649, a bill to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to open a public docket for the submission of public comments regarding factors that should be taken into consideration when reviewing a proposed modification to an approved risk evaluation and mitigation strategy, and for other purposes. Support H.R. 5030/S. 2706, the Diversifying Investigations and Equitable Research Studies for Everyone (DIVERSE) Trials Act Support H.R. 7995, GOLD CARD Act of 2022 Advocate to support extension of moratorium on 2% Medicare sequester, replace scheduled and anticipated cuts in payments with positive, inflationary-based updates, eliminate the nearly 4.5% conversion factor cut in the CMS proposed rule for the 2023 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) associated with budget neutrality adjustments tied to Evaluation & Management (E/M) Code MPFS policy changes, and waive the 4% PAYGO sequester to Medicare physician payment reimbursement due to enactment of H.R. 1319, American Recovery Act, P.L. 117-2. Support H.R. 8800, Supporting Medicare Providers Act of 2022 Advocate against H.R 6708, Improving Access to Workers Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act, which expands the role of nurse practitioners and physician assistants in providing services to injured federal workers under the federal workers' compensation program.
Client expense: $570,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · third_quarter · Insurance
In support of the Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act (S 754/HR 1916) In support of the DOC Access Act (HR 3461/S 1793) Concerns regarding implementation of the No Surprises Act and related Interim Final Rules
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2022 · third_quarter · Health Issues
OSHA and CDC COVID regulations; Consumer protection; S754/HR1916 - Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act and HR 1860 - RAISE Health Benefits Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · second_quarter · Health Issues
Issues surrounding the enactment or repeal of the Affordable Care Act. Medicare reimbursement reform for providers including the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA). Medicare Part B Drug Reimbursement. FDA issues. The Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act. Draft legislation to reform the FDA's regulation of cosmetics. Legislation to address physician workforce shortage (HR 2256/S.834). Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act (HR 1916/S. 754). Improving Seniors Access to Timely Care Act, HR 3173, Safe Step Act, HR 2163/S.464. Financial relief and policy and regulatory changes for the provider community in COVID-19 legislation including the CARES Act. Regulation of Organ Procurement Networks (OPOs). The Food and Drug Amendments of 2022 (FDA22).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · second_quarter · Health Issues
Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health Act (H.R. 5585) Resident Education Deferred Interest Act (S. 3658/H.R. 4122) Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act (S. 754/H.R. 1916) Oral Health Literacy and Awareness Act (H.R. 4555)
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · second_quarter · Insurance
S.448 & H.R.1792 - Ensuring Kids Have Access to Medically Necessary Dental Care Act S.754 & H.R.1916 - Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act S.1793 & H.R.3461 - DOC Access Act of 2021
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2022 · second_quarter · Health Issues
Lobby members of Congress regarding issues related to telemedicine. Advocate for increased transparency regarding drug pricing. Advocate for reducing barriers to entry of generic drugs into the marketplace. Advocate for transparency on the part of pharmaceutical benefit managers. Advocate for patient access to compounded medications. Advocate for reducing the burdens of utilization management tools, including step therapy and prior authorization for pharmaceuticals and services. Advocate for a stable supply of medications and mitigate drug shortages. Lobby members of the House to join the Congressional Skin Cancer Caucus. Advocate for adequate and accurate network coverage for dermatologic care within health insurance exchange networks. Support H. Res 436, sense of the House supporting state, local and community initiatives to curb incidences of skin cancer beginning with childhood skin cancer. Support H. Res 718, designating October 17, 2021 as National Vitiligo Awareness Day Support H.R. 2163/S. 464, Safe Step Act. Support S. 989, Ensuring Childrens Access to Specialty Care Act Support H.R. 153, Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act Support S. 898, Fair Accountability & Innovative Research (FAIR) Drug Pricing Act Support H.R. 3662, Patient Access to Urgent-Use Pharmacy Compounding Act Support H.R. 1916/S. 754, Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act Advocate for relief from prior authorization requirements under Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D plans. Advocate for the continued and increased funding of Community Health Centers. Advocate for implementation of surprise medical billing legislation (enacted as part of P.L. 116-260, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, H.R. 133) as intended by Congress. Advocate for congressional action to hold health care professionals harmless from any cuts related to CMS Evaluation and Management Code proposals in any forthcoming legislation. (S. 610) Support H.R. 1677/S. 620, the KEEP Telehealth Options Act. Support H.R. 2903/S. 1512 the CONNECT for Health Act of 2021 Support the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act (S. 610/H.R. 1667). Support H.R. 3173/S. 3018, Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act Support H.R. 4122/S. 3645, Resident Education Deferred Interest Act or the REDI Act Support the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 834/H.R. 2256) Advocate for the FDA to implement the 2015 rule, General and Plastic Surgery Devices: Restricted Sale, Distribution, and Use of Sunlamp Products; and the Sunlamp Products Proposed; Amendment to Performance Standard, which would ban minors under the age of 18 from using tanning beds. Support H.R. 5054, Keep Physicians Serving Patients Act Advocate to support extension of moratorium on 2% Medicare sequester as well as waiving PAYGO and mitigating anticipated additional 4% cuts to Medicare physician payment reimbursement due to enactment of H.R. 1319, American Recovery Act, P.L. 117-2. Support H.R. 6020, the Supporting Medicare Providers Act Support H.R. 5394, the Meaningful Access to Federal Health Plan Claims Data Act Advocate for legislative solution to access problems to iPLEDGE/REMS program for isotretinoin (H.R. 7667, Food and Drug Amendments of 2022/S. 4348 FDASLA Act of 2022). Support H.R. 7649, a bill to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to open a public docket for the submission of public comments regarding factors that should be taken into consideration when reviewing a proposed modification to an approved risk evaluation and mitigation strategy, and for other purposes. Support H.R. 5030/S. 2706, the Diversifying Investigations and Equitable Research Studies for Everyone (DIVERSE) Trials Act Support H.R. 7995, GOLD CARD Act of 2022 Advocate to support extension of moratorium on 2% Medicare sequester, replace scheduled and anticipated cuts in payments with positive, inflationary-based updates, extend the congressionally-enacted 3% temporary increase in the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) conversion factor to avoid cuts associated with budget neutrality adjustments tied to Evaluation & Management (E/M) Code MPFS policy changes, and waive the 4% PAYGO sequester to Medicare physician payment reimbursement due to enactment of H.R. 1319, American Recovery Act, P.L. 117-2. Advocate against H.R 6708, Improving Access to Workers Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act, which expands the role of nurse practitioners and physician assistants in providing services to injured federal workers under the federal workers' compensation program.
Client expense: $360,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · second_quarter · Health Issues
Maternal and child health including Medicaid postpartum coverage provisions, public health, maternal therapeutics, vaccination, and other health-related bills. Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021 (H.R. 959/S. 346), Mothers and Offspring Mortality and Morbidity Awareness Act or the MOMMA'S Act (S. 411), Rural Maternal and Obstetric Modernization of Services Act or the Rural MOMS Act (H.R. 769), Newborn Screening Saving Lives Reauthorization Act of 2021 (H.R. 482/S. 350), Maternal Immunization Enhancement Act, Maternal Immunization Coverage Act, The Strengthening the Vaccines for Children Program Act (H.R. 2347), Improving Social Determinants of Health Act of 2021 (H.R. 379/S.104), the Public Health Infrastructure Saves Lives Act (S. 674), the Promoting Resources to Expand Vaccination, Education and New Treatments for HPV Cancers Act of 2021 (H.R. 1550), Maternal Health Quality Improvement Act of 2021 (H.R. 4787/S. 1675), Data Mapping to Save Moms Act of 2021 (H.R. 1218/S. 198), The Taskforce Recommending Improvements for Unaddressed Mental Perinatal and Postpartum Health (TRIUMPH for New Moms Act of 2021) for New Mothers Act (H.R. 4217/ S. 2779), Stillbirth Health Improvement and Education for Autumn Act of 2021 or SHINE for Autumn Act (H.R. 5487), Improving the Health of Children Act (H.R. 5551), Lead Poisoning Prevention Act of 2021 (H.R. 5552), Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act of 2021 (H.R. 5561), Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act (H.R. 7011), Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act (H.R. 1916/S. 754), Into the Light for Maternal Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders Act (H.R. 7073/S.3824), Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022 (H.R. 7666), PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act (H.R. 3110/S. 1658, PREVENT Pandemics Act of 2022 (S. 3799),and Cures 2.0 Act of 2022 (H.R. 6000).
Client expense: $60,000 · 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), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE
2022 · second_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 1916, Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act (all sections of full text)(support). S. 754, Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act (all sections of full text)(support). HR 3461 DOC Access Act of 2021 (all sections of full text)(support). S 1793 DOC Access Act of 2021 (all sections of full text)(support). Discussions pertaining to S. 3166, Medicaid Dental Benefit Act of 2021. Discussions pertaining to the cost of dental care in America. Discussions pertaining to proposals for expansion of Medicare benefits. Monitored surprise billing rulemaking process. Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2022 · second_quarter · Health Issues
Authority for dental-related programs to operate, caries prevention and oral health promotion, access to dental care, dental research, oral and craniofacial defects, filling Chief Dental Officer positions at CMS, prescribing practices (e.g., opioid prescribing), etc. Affordable Care Act Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters S. 754/H.R. 1916, Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act (ELSA) S. 1793/H.R. 3461, Dental and Optometric Care Access Act of 2021 (DOC Access Act) Dental care coverage during pandemic H.R. 4510 Health Enterprise Zones Act Oral health initiatives Allowing dental practices to apply for Telehealth Program Funds regardless of size, location, or non-profit status Action for Dental Health Implementation CDC COVID-19 reopening guidance Health Profession Shortage Areas Access to personal protective equipment for dental offices Provider Relief Fund Including dental benefits in child support orders S. 54 Strengthening Americas Health Care Readiness Act House Energy and Commerce Committee Investigation into Dental Insurers NTP fluoride monograph Dentists and Dental Team Members Getting COVID Vaccine HHS PREP Act declaration for dentists, dental assistants to administer COVID-19 vaccines Public Option S. 958, the Maximizing Outcomes through Better Investments in Lifesaving Equipment for Health Care Act (MOBILE Health Care Act) H.R. 379, Improving Social Determinants of Health Act H.R. 1550, PREVENT HPV Cancers Act S. 560, Oral Health for Moms Act H.R. 4555 Oral Health Literacy and Awareness Act VA Community Care Program OSHA ETS on Vaccine Mandate CMS Vaccine Mandate Proposed 2022 CDC Clinical Practice Guideline for Prescribing Opioids National Toxicology Program state-of-the-science report on fluoride H.R. 6000 Cures 2.0 Act H.R. 1667 Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act H.R. 2067, MATE Act of 2021 S. 2235, MATE Act of 2021 H.R. 7666, the Restoring Hope For Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022 2023 Payment Policies under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part B Payment Policies.
Client expense: $470,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Indian Health Service, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE
2022 · second_quarter · Health Issues
P.L. 111-148 Affordable Care Act, modifications Prior authorization utilization policies Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (P.L. 114-10) Implementation Issues Medicare Physician Payment Issues HR 315, Medicare Sequester COVID Moratorium Act Drug Pricing and Shortages Issues Medicare Part B Drug Price Issues Expansion of Telehealth Services Vision Research Funding Implementation of No Surprise Act HR 3173/S 3018, the Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act HR 2163/S 464, Safe Step Act HR 1916/S 754, Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act Medicare Coverage for Vision Services Medicare Coverage for Low Vision Devices HR 4187, the Medicare Vision Act Coronavirus Pandemic Relief Measures HR 869/S 289, Research Investment to Spark the Economy (RISE) Act HR 366, Protecting Access to Post-COVID 19 Telehealth Act HR3662, Patient Access to Urgent-Use Pharmacy Compounding Act of 2021 HR 3353, the Contact Lens Prescription Verification Modernization Act HR4122, Resident Education Deferred Interest (REDI) Act HR 5376, the Build Back Better Act HR 6000, Cures 2.0 Act S. 4333, the CLEAR Act S. 4348, Food and Drug Administration Safety & Landmark Advancements (FDASLA) Act
Client expense: $250,000 · 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 · Health Issues
Issues regarding access to dental services. Monitored S. 2493/H.R. 4735 The Provider Relief Fund Deadline Extension Act. Issues concerning provider relief fund disbursements. Monitored implementation of P.L. 117-2, the American Rescue Plan, as it relates to the provider relief fund. Monitored implementation of P.L.116-20, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021, as it relates to surprise billing. Issues concerning workforce shortages. H.R. 1916 / S. 754, Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2022 · second_quarter · Health Issues
OSHA and CDC COVID regulations; Consumer protection; S754/HR1916 - Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act and HR 1860 - RAISE Health Benefits Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · second_quarter · Insurance
In support of the Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act (S 754/HR 1916) In support of the DOC Access Act (HR 3461/S 1793) Concerns regarding implementation of the No Surprises Act and related Interim Final Rules
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2022 · first_quarter · Health Issues
Issues surrounding the enactment or repeal of the Affordable Care Act. Medicare reimbursement reform for providers including the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA). Medicare Part B Drug Reimbursement. FDA issues. The Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act. Draft legislation to reform the FDA's regulation of cosmetics. Legislation to address physician workforce shortage (HR 2256/S.834). Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act (HR 1916/S. 754). Improving Seniors Access to Timely Care Act, HR 3173, Safe Step Act, HR 2163/S.464. Financial relief and policy and regulatory changes for the provider community in COVID-19 legislation including the CARES Act. Regulation of Organ Procurement Networks (OPOs). The Food and Drug Amendments of 2022 (FDA22).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · first_quarter · Insurance
S.448 & H.R.1792 - Ensuring Kids Have Access to Medically Necessary Dental Care Act S.754 & H.R.1916 - Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act S.1793 & H.R.3461 - DOC Access Act of 2021
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2022 · first_quarter · Health Issues
Maternal and child health including Medicaid postpartum coverage provisions, public health, maternal therapeutics, vaccination, and other health-related bills. Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021 (H.R. 959/S. 346), Mothers and Offspring Mortality and Morbidity Awareness Act or the MOMMA'S Act (S. 411), Rural Maternal and Obstetric Modernization of Services Act or the Rural MOMS Act (H.R. 769), Newborn Screening Saving Lives Reauthorization Act of 2021 (H.R. 482/S. 350), Maternal Immunization Enhancement Act, Maternal Immunization Coverage Act, The Strengthening the Vaccines for Children Program Act (H.R. 2347), Improving Social Determinants of Health Act of 2021 (H.R. 379/S.104), the Public Health Infrastructure Saves Lives Act (S. 674), the Promoting Resources to Expand Vaccination, Education and New Treatments for HPV Cancers Act of 2021 (H.R. 1550), Maternal Health Quality Improvement Act of 2021 (H.R. 4787/S. 1675), Data Mapping to Save Moms Act of 2021 (H.R. 1218/S. 198), The Taskforce Recommending Improvements for Unaddressed Mental Perinatal and Postpartum Health (TRIUMPH for New Moms Act of 2021) for New Mothers Act (H.R. 4217/ S. 2779), Stillbirth Health Improvement and Education for Autumn Act of 2021 or SHINE for Autumn Act (H.R. 5487), Improving the Health of Children Act (H.R. 5551), Lead Poisoning Prevention Act of 2021 (H.R. 5552), Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act of 2021 (H.R. 5561), Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act (H.R. 7011), Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act (H.R. 1916/S. 754), Into the Light for Maternal Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders Act (H.R. 7073/S.3824), PREVENT Pandemics Act of 2022 (S. 3799),and Cures 2.0 Act of 2022 (H.R. 6000).
Client expense: $60,000 · 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), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE
2022 · first_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 1916, Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act (all sections of full text)(support). S. 754, Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act (all sections of full text)(support). HR 3461 DOC Access Act of 2021 (all sections of full text)(support). S 1793 DOC Access Act of 2021 (all sections of full text)(support). Discussions pertaining to S. 3166, Medicaid Dental Benefit Act of 2021. Discussions pertaining to the cost of dental care in America. Discussions pertaining to proposals for expansion of Medicare benefits. Monitored surprise billing rulemaking process. Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2022 · first_quarter · Health Issues
Lobby members of Congress regarding issues related to telemedicine. Advocate for increased transparency regarding drug pricing. Advocate for reducing barriers to entry of generic drugs into the marketplace. Advocate for transparency on the part of pharmaceutical benefit managers. Advocate for patient access to compounded medications. Advocate for reducing the burdens of utilization management tools, including step therapy and prior authorization for pharmaceuticals and services. Advocate for a stable supply of medications and mitigate drug shortages. Lobby members of the House to join the Congressional Skin Cancer Caucus. Advocate for adequate and accurate network coverage for dermatologic care within health insurance exchange networks. Support H. Res 436, sense of the House supporting state, local and community initiatives to curb incidences of skin cancer beginning with childhood skin cancer. Support H. Res 718, designating October 17, 2021 as National Vitiligo Awareness Day Support H.R. 2163/S. 464, Safe Step Act. Support S. 989, Ensuring Childrens Access to Specialty Care Act Support H.R. 153, Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act Support S. 898, Fair Accountability & Innovative Research (FAIR) Drug Pricing Act Support H.R. 3662, Patient Access to Urgent-Use Pharmacy Compounding Act Support H.R. 1916/S. 754, Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act Advocate for relief from prior authorization requirements under Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D plans. Advocate for the continued and increased funding of Community Health Centers. Advocate for implementation of surprise medical billing legislation (enacted as part of P.L. 116-260, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, H.R. 133) as intended by Congress. Advocate for congressional action to hold health care professionals harmless from any cuts related to CMS Evaluation and Management Code proposals in any forthcoming legislation. (S. 610) Support H.R. 1677/S. 620, the KEEP Telehealth Options Act. Support H.R. 2903/S. 1512 the CONNECT for Health Act of 2021 Support the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act (S. 610/H.R. 1667). Support H.R. 3173, Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act Support H.R. 4122/S. 3645, Resident Education Deferred Interest Act or the REDI Act Support the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 834/H.R. 2256) Advocate for a study on skin cancer in minority populations and communities to be included in the FY2022 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations bill and FY2022 Omnibus (H.R. 4502/H.R. 2471) Advocate for the FDA to implement the 2015 rule, General and Plastic Surgery Devices: Restricted Sale, Distribution, and Use of Sunlamp Products; and the Sunlamp Products Proposed; Amendment to Performance Standard, which would ban minors under the age of 18 from using tanning beds. Support H.R. 5054, Keep Physicians Serving Patients Act Advocate to support extension of moratorium on 2% Medicare sequester as well as waiving PAYGO and mitigating anticipated additional 4% cuts to Medicare physician payment reimbursement due to enactment of H.R. 1319, American Recovery Act, P.L. 117-2. Support H.R. 6020, the Supporting Medicare Providers Act Support H.R. 5394, the Meaningful Access to Federal Health Plan Claims Data Act Advocate for legislative solution to access problems to iPLEDGE/REMS program for isotretinoin. Support H.R. 5030/S. 2706, the Diversifying Investigations and Equitable Research Studies for Everyone (DIVERSE) Trials Act
Client expense: $470,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · first_quarter · Health Issues
P.L. 111-148 Affordable Care Act, modifications Prior authorization utilization policies Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (P.L. 114-10) Implementation Issues Medicare Physician Payment Issues HR 315, Medicare Sequester COVID Moratorium Act Drug Pricing and Shortages Issues Medicare Part B Drug Price Issues Expansion of Telehealth Services Vision Research Funding Implementation of No Surprise Act HR 3173/S 3018, the Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act HR 2163/S 464, Safe Step Act HR 1916/S 754, Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act Medicare Coverage for Vision Services Medicare Coverage for Low Vision Devices HR 4187, the Medicare Vision Act Coronavirus Pandemic Relief Measures HR 869/S 289, Research Investment to Spark the Economy (RISE) Act HR 366, Protecting Access to Post-COVID 19 Telehealth Act HR3662, Patient Access to Urgent-Use Pharmacy Compounding Act of 2021 HR 3353, the Contact Lens Prescription Verification Modernization Act HR4122, Resident Education Deferred Interest (REDI) Act HR 5376, the Build Back Better Act HR 6000, Cures 2.0 Act
Client expense: $260,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2022 · first_quarter · Health Issues
Authority for dental-related programs to operate, caries prevention and oral health promotion, access to dental care, dental research, oral and craniofacial defects, filling Chief Dental Officer positions at CMS, prescribing practices (e.g., opioid prescribing), etc. Affordable Care Act Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters S. 754/H.R. 1916, Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act (ELSA) S. 1793/H.R. 3461, Dental and Optometric Care Access Act of 2021 (DOC Access Act) Dental care coverage during pandemic H.R. 4510 Health Enterprise Zones Act Oral health initiatives Allowing dental practices to apply for Telehealth Program Funds regardless of size, location, or non-profit status Action for Dental Health Implementation CDC COVID-19 reopening guidance Health Profession Shortage Areas Access to personal protective equipment for dental offices Provider Relief Fund Including dental benefits in child support orders S. 54 Strengthening Americas Health Care Readiness Act House Energy and Commerce Committee Investigation into Dental Insurers NTP fluoride monograph Dentists and Dental Team Members Getting COVID Vaccine HHS PREP Act declaration for dentists, dental assistants to administer COVID-19 vaccines Public Option S. 958, the Maximizing Outcomes through Better Investments in Lifesaving Equipment for Health Care Act (MOBILE Health Care Act) H.R. 379, Improving Social Determinants of Health Act H.R. 1550, PREVENT HPV Cancers Act S. 560, Oral Health for Moms Act H.R. 4555 Oral Health Literacy and Awareness Act VA Community Care Program OSHA ETS on Vaccine Mandate CMS Vaccine Mandate Proposed 2022 CDC Clinical Practice Guideline for Prescribing Opioids National Toxicology Program state-of-the-science report on fluoride H.R. 6000 Cures 2.0 Act H.R. 1667 Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act
Client expense: $570,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Indian Health Service, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE
2022 · first_quarter · Insurance
In support of the Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act (S 754/HR 1916) In support of the DOC Access Act (HR 3461/S 1793) Concerns regarding implementation of the No Surprises Act and related Interim Final Rules
Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2022 · first_quarter · Health Issues
OSHA and CDC COVID regulations; Consumer protection; S754/HR1916 - Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act and HR 1860 - RAISE Health Benefits Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · first_quarter · Health Issues
Issues regarding access to dental services. Monitored S. 2493/H.R. 4735 The Provider Relief Fund Deadline Extension Act. Issues concerning provider relief fund disbursements. Monitored implementation of P.L. 117-2, the American Rescue Plan, as it relates to the provider relief fund. Monitored implementation of P.L.116-20, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021, as it relates to surprise billing. Issues concerning workforce shortages. H.R. 1916 / S. 754, Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2021 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Issues surrounding the enactment or repeal of the Affordable Care Act. Medicare reimbursement reform for providers including the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA). Medicare Part B Drug Reimbursement. FDA issues. The Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act. Draft legislation to reform the FDA's regulation of cosmetics. Legislation to address physician workforce shortage (HR 2256/S.834). Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act (HR 1916/S. 754). Improving Seniors Access to Timely Care Act, HR 3173, Safe Step Act, HR 2163/S.464. Financial relief and policy and regulatory changes for the provider community in COVID-19 legislation including the CARES Act. Regulation of Organ Procurement Networks (OPOs).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2021 · fourth_quarter · Insurance
S.448 & H.R.1792 - Ensuring Kids Have Access to Medically Necessary Dental Care Act S.754 & H.R.1916 - Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act S.1793 & H.R.3461 - DOC Access Act of 2021
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2021 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
S. 368/ H.R. 1332: Telehealth Modernization Act S. 754/ H.R. 1916: Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act S. 833/ H.R. 2071: Empowering Medicare Seniors to Negotiate Drug Prices Act S. 1512/ H.R. 2903: CONNECT for Health Act of 2021 S. 1988/H.R. 5425: Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act H.R. 366: Protecting Access to Post-COVID-19 Telehealth Act H.R. 3173: Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act H.R. 3447: Permanency for Audio-Only Telehealth Act H.R. 4040: Advancing Telehealth Beyond Covid-19 Act S. 610: Protecting Medicare and American Farmers from Sequester Cuts Act S. 1731: Medicare Audiologist Access and Services Act Engagement with CMS regarding National Coverage Analysis (NCA) of Aduhelm and other monoclonal antibodies directed at amyloid beta plaque for the treatment of Alzheimers Disease Support for the elimination of the Medicare Appropriate Use Criteria (AUC) Program for advanced diagnostic imaging. Support for policies to address the COVID-19 pandemic, including extending temporary relief for Medicare Physician Fee Schedule payments and postponing Medicare sequestration cuts beyond 2021. Support for a permanent expansion of telehealth in Medicare, including eliminating on originating site and geographic restrictions. Support for policies to address prescription drug costs, including supporting direct negotiation in Medicare, improving drug pricing transparency, and capping beneficiary out-of-pocket costs in Medicare Part D.
Client expense: $140,000 · 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 · Insurance
In support of the Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act (S 754/HR 1916) In support of the DOC Access Act (HR 3461/S 1793) Concerns regarding implementation of the No Surprises Act and related Interim Final Rules
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2021 · fourth_quarter · Insurance
H.R. 31 - Health Coverage Choice Act - Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5] - short-term, limited-duration health insurance plans H.R. 145 - Continuing Coverage for Preexisting Conditions Act of 2021 - Rep. Joyce, David P. [R-OH-14] - pre-existing conditions H.R. 317 - To amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a health insurance Federal Invisible Risk Sharing Program - Rep. Schweikert, David [R-AZ-6] - federal risk sharing program H.R. 477 - Allys Act - Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2] - coverage for hearing devices H.R. 533 - Stop COVID-19 Test Surprise Medical Bills Act of 2021 - Rep. Fletcher, Lizzie [D-TX-7] - surprise medical bills H.R. 689 - Premium Relief Act of 2021 - Rep. Burgess, Michael C. [R-TX-26] - Patient and State Stability Fund H.R. 796 - Coverage for COVID-19 Treatment Act of 2021 - Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa [D-DE-At Large] - coverage for COVID-19 drugs H.R. 892 - Pre-existing Conditions Protection Act of 2021 - Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy [R-WA-5] - pre-existing conditions H.R. 1255 - Living Donor Protection Act of 2021 - Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-10] - coverage for organ donors H.R. 1790 - Fair Indexing for Health Care Affordability Act - Rep. Axne, Cynthia [D-IA-3] - maximum out of pocket costs and premium tax credits H.R. 2264 - Tele-Mental Health Improvement Act - Rep. Trone, David J. [D-MD-6] - telehealth H.R. 2808 - Health Freedom and Flexibility Act - Rep. Rosendale Sr., Matthew M. [R-MT-At Large] - HSAs H.R. 3029 - Health Care PRICE Transparency Act - Rep. Davidson, Warren [R-OH-8] - price transparency H.R. 3783 - Medical Nutrition Equity Act of 2021 - Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2] - coverage of medical foods H.R. 3947 - Justice for Patients Act - Rep. Porter, Katie [D-CA-45] - health insurance contracts H.R. 3969 - To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to include activities to address social determinants of health in the calculation of medical loss ratios - Rep. Curtis, John R. [R-UT-3] - SDOH and MLRs H.R. 4123 - Increasing Health Coverage through HRAs Act of 2021 - Rep. Bishop, Dan [R-NC-9] - health reimbursement arrangements H.R. 4289 - WISH Act - Rep. Suozzi, Thomas R. [D-NY-3] - long-term care insurance benefits H.R. 4385 - Cancer Drug Parity Act of 2021 - Rep. Higgins, Brian [D-NY-26] - cost sharing for oral anticancer drugs H.R. 4480 - Telehealth Coverage and Payment Parity Act - Rep. Phillips, Dean [D-MN-3] - payment parity for telehealth services H.R. 4669 - Capping Costs for Consumers Act of 2021 - Rep. Schrier, Kim [D-WA-8] - cost-sharing reductions H.R. 4911 - Medicare Advantage Quality Payment Relief Act of 2021 - Rep. Kind, Ron [D-WI-3] - Medicare Advantage payments H.R. 5157 - Direct Primary Care for America Act - Rep. Crenshaw, Dan [R-TX-2] - HSAs and spending requirements H.R. 5214 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit expenditures from health savings accounts, flexible spending arrangements, and health reimbursement arrangements for dietary supplements - Rep. Curtis, John R. [R-UT-3] - HSAs and spending requirements H.R. 5390 - COBRA Subsidy Extension for Workers and Families Act - Rep. Mrvan, Frank J. [D-IN-1] - COBRA coverage H.R. 5432 - COVID-19 Testing Coverage Act of 2021 - Rep. Miller-Meeks, Mariannette [R-IA-2] - COVID-19 testing coverage H.R. 5536 - SMART Act - Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1] - outpatient physical therapy payment rules in rural areas H.R. 5610 - Easy Enrollment in Health Care Act - Rep. Bera, Ami [D-CA-7] - health insurance affordability programs and minimum essential coverage H.R. 5981 - Telehealth Expansion Act of 2021 - Rep. Steel, Michelle [R-CA-48] - telehealth services and high deductible health plans H.R. 6271 - Health Savings Act of 2021 - Rep. LaTurner, Jake [R-KS-2] - HSAs S. 125 - Protecting Life in Health Savings Accounts Act - Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT] - HSAs S. 377 - Living Donor Protection Act of 2021 - Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY] - coverage for organ donors S. 380 - Health Savings Act of 2021 - Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL] - HSAs S. 660 - Tele-Mental Health Improvement Act - Sen. Smith, Tina [D-MN] - SUD and mental health S. 754 - Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act - Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI] - insurance benefits S. 756 - Continuing Coverage for Preexisting Conditions Act of 2021 - Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA] - pre-existing conditions S. 1524 - Health Care PRICE Transparency Act- Sen. Braun, Mike [R-IN] - price transparency S. 2097 - TELEHEALTH HSA Act of 2021 - Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA] - HSAs S. 2099 - Health Savings Account Expansion Act of 2021 - Sen. Sasse, Ben [R-NE] - HSAs S. 3001 - Easy Enrollment in Health Care Act - Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD] - health insurance affordability programs and minimum essential coverage S. 3139 - Healthy Competition for Better Care Act - Sen. Braun, Mike [R-IN] - anticompetitive terms in insurance contracts S. 3239 - Healthy MOM Act - Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH] - SEPs for pregnant women Regulatory Issues: Insurance regulatory reform; issues related to the coordination of private and public disability income benefits; disability risk management; disability income insurance enrollment and awareness; issues related to COBRA continuation coverage; issues related to behavioral health benefits; issues related to encouraging impaired workers to stay in/return to the workforce; issues related to expanding long-term care insurance coverage; issues relating to COVID-19, including testing, vaccines and therapeutics; issues related to health equity; issues related to vaccination; issues related to coverage in non-Medicaid Expansion States (e.g., Gap Population); issues related to the No Surprises Act, enacted as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act in December 2020, including disclosure of agent broker compensation (Section 202c); issues related to addressing the social determinants of health, including housing, transportation, nutrition, and educational opportunities; issues related to changes to prior authorization regulations, electronic documentation, and related issues; issues relating to Medicaid best price; issues relating to the coordination of benefits between private health insurance plans and Medicaid; Medigap claims processing and crossover fees; Medigap cross-over claim issues, Medigap coverage, implementation of Medigap standardized plan offerings; Medigap carrier recoveries related to CMS fraud and abuse enforcement activities, and issues related to Medigap educational materials, and other Medigap issues; fraud and abuse issues affecting public and private insurance coverage; issues relating to antitrust; issues related to repeal of the antitrust-related portions of the McCarran-Ferguson Act; implementation of the Mental Health Parity Act requirements; implementation of the 21st Century Cures Act requirements; summary of benefits and coverage disclosures; prior authorization; accountable care organizations; coverage of preventive services; preexisting condition exclusions; lifetime and annual dollar limits on benefits; patient protections; grandfathered health plan provisions; health reimbursement accounts; dependent coverage; treatment of expatriate plans; issues related to surprise medical bills; issues related to all payor claims databases; issues related to association health plans; issues related to substance abuse and provider treatment records (42 CFR Part 2); issues related to medical management; issues related to fraud, waste, abuse, Stark/Anti-Kickback laws and regulations, non-discriminatory wellness programs; issues related to supplemental products; issues relating to dental coverage; issues relating to proposals for single-payer and Medicare/Medicaid buy-in options; issues related to implementation of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act; issues relating to third party payment of premiums; issues related to cost-sharing reductions (CSRs); issues related to interoperability and price transparency; issues related to the employer market; issues relating to the individual market; and other issues relating to health care reform implementation.
Client expense: $2,630,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Congressional Budget Office (CBO), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office