Expanding Access to Palliative Care Act

Issues concerning access to and reimbursement for the Medicare Hospice benefit. Issues related to regulatory relief. Monitored Medicare Advantage and the hospice benefit. Issues regarding program integrity. Issues regarding telehealth and hospice care. The Hospice Special Focus Program. Monitored S. 1845, Expanding Access to Palliative Care Act and issues related to community-based palliative care. Issues concerning hospice surveys. H.R. 8261, Preserving Telehealth, Hospital, and Ambulance Access Act. H.R. 9803, Hospice CARE Act of 2024. H.R. 10097, Enhancing Hospice Oversight and Transparency Act. H.R. 10445, Furthering Continuing Appropriations and Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2025 and H.R. 10545, The American Relief Act of 2025, as it relates to access to hospice services.

Client expense: $240,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

Issues affecting hospice providers. Issues regarding healthcare work force shortages. S. 2243, the Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA). S. 1845 Expanding Access to Palliative Care Act. S. 2840, Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act. Issues related to advanced care illness management. Issues regarding bereavement care. Issues relating to opioid prescribing.

Client expense: $300,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, White House Office

Issues concerning access to and reimbursement for the Medicare hospice benefit. S. 1845, Expanding Access to Palliative Care Act and issues related to community based palliative care. Issues related to regulatory relief. Monitored Medicare Advantage and the hospice benefit. Issues regarding program integrity. Issues regarding bereavement care. Issues regarding telehealth and hospice care. H.R. 8278, Hospice Recertification Flexibility Act. The FY'25 Hospice Wage Index Final Rule. Issues involving the hospice special focus program. Monitored the CY24 Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule and issues related to the hospice interdisciplinary team. Issues involving access to hospice services in rural and underserved areas. Issues regarding hospice surveys. H.R. 8261, Preserving Telehealth, Hospital, and Ambulance Access Act. H.R. 9803, Hospice CARE Act of 2024.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues affecting hospice providers. Issues regarding healthcare work force shortages. S. 2243, the Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA). S. 1845 Expanding Access to Palliative Care Act. S. 2840, Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act. Issues related to advanced care illness management. Issues regarding bereavement care. Issues relating to opioid prescribing.

Client expense: $300,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, White House Office

Medicare reimbursement Accountable, value-based care CMMI to discuss payment models. HR 2389 Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act HR 468 Building America's Healthcare Workforce Act HR 2665 Supporting Safety Net Hospitals Act S. 1869 SITE Act S. 2016/HR 4189 Connect for Health Act S. 2187/HR 5128 Preserving Access to Home Health Act HR 3561 Patient Act S. 1845 Expanding Access to Palliative Care Act HR 5013 Value in Health Care Act HR 3459, S. 1703 PACE Part D Choice Act HR 2474 Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act Minimum staffing standards for LTC facilities HR 6545 Physician Fee Schedule Update and Improvements Act HR 6683 Preserving Seniors Access to Physicians Act HR 6590 PACE Expanded Act S. 3892 Community Health Worker Access Act HR 7513 Protecting America's Seniors' Access to Care Act S. 4330 Radiation Oncology Case Rate (ROCR) Value Based Program Act S. 4532/HR 8702 Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act Medicare Advantage star ratings S. 3967/HR 7623Telehealth Modernization Act

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), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE

Issues concerning access to and reimbursement for the Medicare Hospice benefit. Issues related to regulatory relief. Monitored Medicare Advantage and the hospice benefit. Issues regarding program integrity. Issues regarding telehealth and hospice care. The Hospice Special Focus Program. Monitored S. 1845, Expanding Access to Palliative Care Act and issues related to community-based palliative care. Issues concerning hospice surveys. H.R. 8261, Preserving Telehealth, Hospital, and Ambulance Access Act. H.R. 9803, Hospice CARE Act of 2024.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues concerning access to and reimbursement for the Medicare Hospice benefit. Issues related to regulatory relief. Monitored Medicare Advantage and the hospice benefit. Issues regarding program integrity. Issues regarding telehealth and hospice care. The Hospice Special Focus Program. Monitored S. 1845, Expanding Access to Palliative Care Act and issues related to community-based palliative care. Issues concerning hospice surveys. H.R. 8261, Preserving Telehealth, Hospital, and Ambulance Access Act. H.R. 9803, Hospice Care Act of 2024.

Client expense: $240,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Medicare home health payment policy. Medicare hospice payment policy. Medicaid HCBS payment and eligibility policy. Hospice Face to Face Telehealth recertification. H.R. 4189/S. 2016, CONNECT for Health Act. Health information technology funding and standards for long-term post-acute care providers. Hospice Special Focus Program (SFP). Access to Home and Community-Based Services and Long-Term Care Pharmacy services. Medicare Limited Income Newly Eligible Transition (LINET) program. S. 3109, Alleviating Barriers for Caregivers (ABC) Act. Medicare low-income outreach and enrollment funding. H.R. 7148, Medicare Home Health Accessibility Act. H.R. 7165/S. 3702, Credit for Caring Act of 2024. H.R. 7573, Stop Unfair Medicaid Recoveries Act. S. 2243, Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act. H.R. 8114, to prohibit the Secretary of Health and Human Services from finalizing a rule proposed by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to place certain limitations on Medicaid payments for home or community-based services. H.R. 2941, Recognizing the Role of Direct Support Professionals Act. Draft legislation providing various reforms to the Medicare Hospice benefit. Hospice program integrity concerns. Controlled substances prescribing policy. Medicare hospice cost-savings research. H.R. 5159/S. 2137, Preserving Access to Home Health Act of 2023. CMS Proposed Medicaid Access Rule. S. 1845, Expanding Access to Palliative Care Act.

Client expense: $180,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Issues concerning access to and reimbursement for the Medicare Hospice benefit. Issues related to regulatory relief. Monitored Medicare Advantage and the hospice benefit. Issues regarding program integrity. Issues regarding telehealth and hospice care. The Hospice Special Focus Program. S. 1845, Expanding Access to Palliative Care Act and issues related to community-based palliative care. Issues concerning hospice surveys.

Client expense: $230,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues concerning access to and reimbursement for the Medicare hospice benefit. S. 1845, Expanding Access to Palliative Care Act and issues related to community based palliative care. Issues related to regulatory relief. Monitored Medicare Advantage and the hospice benefit. Issues regarding program integrity. Issues regarding bereavement care. Issues regarding telehealth and hospice care. H.R. 8278, Hospice Recertification Flexibility Act. The FY'25 Hospice Wage Index Proposed Rule. Issues involving the hospice special focus program. Monitored the CY24 Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule and issues related to the hospice interdisciplinary team. Issues involving access to hospice services in rural and underserved areas. Issues regarding hospice surveys. H.R. 8261, Preserving Telehealth, Hospital, and Ambulance Access Act.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues concerning access to and reimbursement for the Medicare Hospice benefit. Issues related to regulatory relief. Monitored Medicare Advantage and the hospice benefit. Issues regarding program integrity. Issues regarding telehealth and hospice care. The Hospice Special Focus Program. S. 1845, Expanding Access to Palliative Care Act and issues related to community-based palliative care. Issues concerning hospice surveys. H.R. 8261, Preserving Telehealth, Hospital, and Ambulance Access Act.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000

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

Medicare reimbursement Accountable, value-based care CMMI to discuss payment models. HR 2389 Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act HR 468 Building America's Healthcare Workforce Act HR 2665 Supporting Safety Net Hospitals Act S. 1869 SITE Act S. 2016 Connect for Health Act S. 2187/HR 5128 Preserving Access to Home Health Act HR 3561 Patient Act S. 1845 Expanding Access to Palliative Care Act HR 5013 Value in Health Care Act HR 3459, S. 1703 PACE Part D Choice Act HR 2474 Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act Minimum staffing standards for LTC facilities HR 6545 Physician Fee Schedule Update and Improvements Act HR 6683 Preserving Seniors Access to Physicians Act HR 6590 PACE Expanded Act S. 3892 Community Health Worker Access Act HR 7513 Protecting America's Seniors' Access to Care Act S. 4330 Radiation Oncology Case Rate (ROCR) Value Based Program Act S. 4532/HR 8702 Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act

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), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE

Issues affecting hospice providers. Issues regarding healthcare work force shortages. S. 2243, the Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA). S. 1845 Expanding Access to Palliative Care Act. S. 2840, Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act. Issues related to advanced care illness management. Issues regarding bereavement care.

Client expense: $280,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, White House Office

Issues concerning access to and reimbursement for the Medicare hospice benefit. S. 1845, Expanding Access to Palliative Care Act and issues related to community based palliative care. Issues related to regulatory relief. Monitored Medicare Advantage and the hospice benefit. Issues regarding program integrity. Issues regarding bereavement care. Issues regarding telehealth and hospice care. The FY'25 Hospice Wage Index Proposed Rule. Issues involving the hospice special focus program. Monitored the CY24 Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule and issues related to the hospice interdisciplinary team. Issues involving access to hospice services in rural and underserved areas. H.R.2872, Further Additional Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, 2024, H.R.4366, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024, and H.R.2882, Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024, as they relate to hospice reimbursement.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues concerning access to and reimbursement for the Medicare Hospice benefit. Issues related to regulatory relief. Monitored Medicare Advantage and the hospice benefit. Issues regarding program integrity. Monitored issues regarding telehealth and hospice care. The Hospice Special Focus Program. S. 1845, Expanding Access to Palliative Care Act and issues related to community-based palliative care. Issues concerning hospice surveys. H.R.2872, Further Additional Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, 2024, H.R.4366, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024, and H.R.2882, Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024, as they relate to hospice reimbursement.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000

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

Issues concerning access to and reimbursement for the Medicare Hospice benefit. Issues related to regulatory relief. Monitored Medicare Advantage and the hospice benefit. Issues regarding program integrity. Monitored issues regarding telehealth and hospice care. The Hospice Special Focus Program. S. 1845, Expanding Access to Palliative Care Act and issues related to community-based palliative care. Issues concerning hospice surveys. H.R.2872, Further Additional Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, 2024, H.R.4366, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024, and H.R.2882, Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024, as they relate to hospice reimbursement.

Client expense: $230,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

Medicare reimbursement CMMI to discuss payment models. HR 2389 Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act HR 468 Building America's Healthcare Workforce Act HR 2665 Supporting Safety Net Hospitals Act S. 1869 SITE Act S. 2016 Connect for Health Act S. 2187/HR 5128 Preserving Access to Home Health Act HR 3561 Patient Act S. 1845 Expanding Access to Palliative Care Act HR 5013 Value in Health Care Act HR 3459, S. 1703 PACE Part D Choice Act HR 2474 Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act Minimum staffing standards for LTC facilities HR 6545 Physician Fee Schedule Update and Improvements Act HR 6683 Preserving Seniors Access to Physicians Act HR 6590 PACE Expanded Act S. 3892 Community Health Worker Access Act HR 7513 Protecting America's Seniors' Access to Care Act

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), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), SENATE

Issues affecting hospice providers. Issues regarding healthcare work force shortages. S. 2243, the Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA). S. 1845 Expanding Access to Palliative Care Act. S. 2840, Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act. Issues related to advanced care illness management. Issues regarding bereavement care.

Client expense: $280,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, White House Office

Medicare home health payment policy. Medicare hospice payment policy. Medicaid HCBS payment and eligibility policy. CMMI VBID Medicare Advantage Carve-in proposal. Hospice Face to Face Telehealth recertification. H.R. 4189/S. 2016, CONNECT for Health Act. H.R. 547/S. 100, Better Care Better Jobs Act. Health information technology funding and standards for long-term post-acute care providers. Hospice program integrity concerns. Controlled substances prescribing policy. Medicare hospice cost-savings research. H.R. 5159/S. 2137, Preserving Access to Home Health Act of 2023. CMS Proposed Medicaid Access Rule. S. 1845, Expanding Access to Palliative Care. Hospice Special Focus Program (SFP). Access to Home and Community-Based Services and Long-Term Care Pharmacy services. Medicare Limited Income Newly Eligible Transition (LINET) program. S. 3109, Alleviating Barriers for Caregivers (ABC) Act. Medicare low-income outreach and enrollment funding. H.R. 7148, Medicare Home Health Accessibility Act. H.R. 7165/S. 3702, Credit for Caring Act of 2024. H.R. 7573, Stop Unfair Medicaid Recoveries Act.

Client expense: $240,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Issues related to community based palliative care and advanced care illness management. S.1845 - Expanding Access to Palliative Care Act. Bereavement issues. Issues affecting hospice providers. Special focus program.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE

Issues concerning access to and reimbursement for the Medicare hospice benefit. Issues related to community based palliative care. Issues related to regulatory relief. Monitored Medicare Advantage and the hospice benefit. Issues regarding program integrity. Monitored issues regarding telehealth and hospice care. The FY24 Hospice Wage Index Proposed Rule. The CY24 Home Health Prospective Payment Proposed Rule and issues involving the hospice Special Focus Program. Issues regarding program integrity. Monitored issues regarding telehealth and hospice care. The CY24 Home Health Prospective Payment Final Rule and issues involving the hospice Special Focus Program. S. 1845, Expanding Access to Palliative Care Act and issues related to community-based palliative care. Issues concerning hospice surveys.

Client expense: $230,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, White House Office

Medicare home health payment policy. Medicare hospice payment policy. Medicaid HCBS payment and eligibility policy. CMMI VBID Medicare Advantage Carve-in proposal. Hospice Face to Face Telehealth recertification. H.R. 4189/S. 2016, CONNECT for Health Act. H.R. 547/S. 100, Better Care Better Jobs Act. Health information technology funding and standards for long-term post-acute care providers. Hospice concurrent care policy. Hospice program integrity concerns. Controlled substances prescribing policy. Medicare hospice cost-savings research. H.R. 5159/S. 2137, Preserving Access to Home Health Act of 2023. CMS Proposed Medicaid Access Rule. S. 1845, Expanding Access to Palliative Care. Hospice Special Focus Program (SFP). Access to Home and Community-Based Services and Long-Term Care Pharmacy services. Medicare Limited Income Newly Eligible Transition (LINET) program.

Client expense: $240,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Medicare reimbursement CMMI to discuss payment models. HR 2389 Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act HR 468 Building America's Healthcare Workforce Act HR 2665 Supporting Safety Net Hospitals Act S. 1869 SITE Act S. 2187/HR 5128 Preserving Access to Home Health Act HR 3561 Patient Act S. 1845 Expanding Access to Palliative Care Act HR 5013 Value in Health Care Act HR 3459, S. 1703 PACE Part D Choice Act HR 2474 Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act Minimum staffing standards for LTC facilities HR 6545 Physician Fee Schedule Update and Improvements Act HR 6683 Preserving Seniors Access to Physicians Act

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), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), SENATE

Issues concerning access to and reimbursement for the Medicare hospice benefit. Issues related to community based palliative care. Issues related to regulatory relief. Monitored Medicare Advantage and the hospice benefit. Issues regarding program integrity. Issues regarding bereavement care. Issues regarding telehealth and hospice care. The FY'24 Hospice Wage Index Proposed Rule. The CY24 Home Health Prospective Payment Proposed Rule and issues involving the hospice special focus program. Monitored the CY24 Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule and issues related to the hospice interdisciplinary team. Issues involving access to hospice services in rural and underserved areas. S. 1845, Expanding Access to Palliative Care Act. S.3430, Better Mental Health Care, Lower-Cost Drugs, and Extenders Act of 2023, as it relates to hospice reimbursement.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues concerning access to and reimbursement for the Medicare hospice benefit. Issues related to community based palliative care. Issues related to regulatory relief. Monitored Medicare Advantage and the hospice benefit. Issues regarding program integrity. Monitored issues regarding telehealth and hospice care. The CY24 Home Health Prospective Payment Final Rule and issues involving the hospice Special Focus Program. Issues involving access to hospice services in rural and underserved areas. S. 1845, Expanding Access to Palliative Care Act and issues related to community-based palliative care. Issues concerning hospice surveys. S.3430, Better Mental Health Care, Lower-Cost Drugs, and Extenders Act of 2023, as it relates to hospice reimbursement.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues affecting hospice providers. Issues regarding healthcare work force shortages. S. 2243, the Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA). S. 1845 Expanding Access to Palliative Care Act. S. 2840, Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act. Issues related to advanced care illness management. Issues regarding bereavement care.

Client expense: $270,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, White House Office

Issues concerning access to and reimbursement for the Medicare hospice benefit. Issues related to community based palliative care. Issues related to regulatory relief. Monitored Medicare Advantage and the hospice benefit. Issues regarding program integrity. Monitored issues regarding bereavement care. Issues regarding telehealth and hospice care. The CY24 Home Health Prospective Payment Final Rule and issues involving the hospice special focus program. Issues involving access to hospice services in rural and underserved areas. S. 1845, Expanding Access to Palliative Care Act. Issues concerning hospice surveys.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues related to community based palliative care and advanced care illness management. S.1845 - Expanding Access to Palliative Care Act. Bereavement issues. Issues affecting hospice providers. Special focus program.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE

Medicare reimbursement CMMI to discuss payment models. HR 2389 Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act HR 468 Building America's Healthcare Workforce Act HR 2665 Supporting Safety Net Hospitals Act S. 1869 SITE Act S. 2187 Preserving Access to Home Health Act HR 3561 Patient Act S. 1845 Expanding Access to Palliative Care Act HR 5013 Value in Health Care Act HR 3459, S. 1703 PACE Part D Choice Act HR 2474 Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act

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), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), SENATE

Medicare home health payment policy. Medicare hospice payment policy. Medicaid HCBS payment and eligibility policy. CMMI VBID Medicare Advantage Carve-in proposal. Hospice Face to Face Telehealth recertification. H.R. 4189/S. 2016, CONNECT for Health Act. H.R. 547/S. 100, Better Care Better Jobs Act. Health information technology funding and standards for long-term post-acute care providers. Hospice concurrent care policy. Hospice program integrity concerns. Controlled substances prescribing policy. Medicare hospice cost-savings research. H.R. 5159/S. 2137, Preserving Access to Home Health Act of 2023. CMS Proposed Medicaid Access Rule. S. 1845, Expanding Access to Palliative Care. Hospice Special Focus Program (SFP). Access to Home and Community-Based Services and Long-Term Care Pharmacy services. Medicare Limited Income Newly Eligible Transition (LINET) program.

Client expense: $250,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Issues concerning access to and reimbursement for the Medicare hospice benefit. Issues related to community based palliative care. Issues related to regulatory relief. Monitored Medicare Advantage and the hospice benefit. Issues regarding program integrity. Issues regarding bereavement care. Issues regarding telehealth and hospice care. The FY'24 Hospice Wage Index Proposed Rule. The CY24 Home Health Prospective Payment Proposed Rule and issues involving the hospice special focus program. Monitored the CY24 Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule and issues related to the hospice interdisciplinary team. Issues involving access to hospice services in rural and underserved areas. S. 1845, Expanding Access to Palliative Care Act.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues affecting hospice providers. Issues regarding healthcare work force shortages. S. 2243, the Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA). S. 1845 Expanding Access to Palliative Care Act. Issues related to advanced care illness management. Issues regarding bereavement care.

Client expense: $260,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, White House Office

Issues related to health care workforce shortages. S. 1845, Expanding Access to Palliative Care Act and issues related to community based palliative care. S. 2243,The Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA).

Client expense: $180,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues related to community based palliative care and advanced care illness management. S.1845 - Expanding Access to Palliative Care Act. Bereavement issues. Issues affecting hospice providers. Special focus program.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, White House Office

Issues concerning access to and reimbursement for the Medicare hospice benefit. Issues related to community based palliative care. Issues related to regulatory relief. Monitored Medicare Advantage and the hospice benefit. Issues regarding program integrity. Monitored issues regarding telehealth and hospice care. The FY24 Hospice Wage Index Proposed Rule. The CY24 Home Health Prospective Payment Proposed Rule and issues involving the hospice Special Focus Program. Issues involving access to hospice services in rural and underserved areas. S. 1845, Expanding Access to Palliative Care Act and issues related to community-based palliative care.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Quality, payment policies and regulatory requirements for hospice, home health, home infusion, and palliative care; S.2137/H.R.8581, Preserving Access to Home Health Act of 2023; S.1976/H.R.4104, Preserving Patient Access to Home Infusion Act; S.1845, Expanding Access to Palliative Care Act; H.R.4942, Bringing Enhanced Treatments and Therapies to ESRD Recipients Kidney Care Act or the BETTER Kidney Care Act

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

Issues affecting hospice providers. Issues regarding healthcare work force shortages. S. 2243, the Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA). S. 1845 Expanding Access to Palliative Care Act. Issues related to advanced care illness management. Issues regarding bereavement care.

Client expense: $280,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

Medicare reimbursement CMMI to discuss payment models. HR 2389 Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act HR 468 Building America's Healthcare Workforce Act HR 2665 Supporting Safety Net Hospitals Act S. 1869 SITE Act S. 2187 Preserving Access to Home Health Act HR 3561 Patient Act S. 1845 Expanding Access to Palliative Care Act

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), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), SENATE

Issues regarding healthcare workforce shortages. S. 1845, Expanding Access to Palliative Care Act. S. 2243, The Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA). Issues related to community based palliative care. Issues regarding bereavement care.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues related to health care workforce shortages. S. 1845, Expanding Access to Palliative Care Act and issues related to community based palliative care. S. 2243,The Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA).

Client expense: $230,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Medicare home health payment policy. Medicare hospice payment policy. Medicaid HCBS payment and eligibility policy. CMMI VBID Medicare Advantage Carve-in proposal. Hospice Face to Face Telehealth recertification. H.R. 4189/S. 2016, CONNECT for Health Act. H.R. 547/S. 100, Better Care Better Jobs Act. Health information technology funding and standards for long-term post-acute care providers. Hospice concurrent care policy. Hospice program integrity concerns. Controlled substances prescribing policy. Medicare hospice cost-savings research. S. 2137, Preserving Access to Home Health Act of 2023. CMS Proposed Medicaid Access Rule. S. 1845, Expanding Access to Palliative Care.

Client expense: $250,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

Issues related to health care workforce shortages. S. 1845, Expanding Access to Palliative Care Act and issues related to community based palliative care. S. 2243, The Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA).

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues related to community based palliative care and advanced care illness management. S.1845 - Expanding Access to Palliative Care Act. Bereavement issues. Issues affecting hospice providers.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE