Technology Workforce Framework Act of 2024

Worker classification issues, On demand or gig economy issues, U.S. Department of Labor proposed rule to clarify employee and independent contractor status under the Fair Labor Standards Act, H Res 72 Recognizing the contributions of gig workers and independent contractors to the American economy, Non-compete agreements; workforce training and Portable Benefits; HR 5513 - Modern Worker Empowerment Act; H.J. Res. 116; S. 3792 - Technology Workforce Framework Act

Client expense: $690,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE

S.2765 - A bill to require a watermark for AI-generated materials, and for other purposes. (Pete Ricketts, R-NE) H.R.5808 - To establish the Task Force on Artificial Intelligence in the Financial Services Sector to report to Congress on issues related to artificial intelligence in the financial services sector, and for other purposes. (Brittany Pettersen, D-CO-7) S.3050 - A bill to require a report on artificial intelligence regulation in the financial services industry, to establish artificial intelligence bug bounty programs, to require a vulnerability analysis study for artificial intelligence-enabled military applications, and to require a report on data sharing and coordination, and for other purposes. (Mike Rounds, R-SD) S.3205 - A bill to require Federal agencies to use the Artificial Intelligence Risk Management Framework developed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology with respect to the use of artificial intelligence. (Jerry Moran, R-KS) S.3312 - A bill to provide a framework for artificial intelligence innovation and accountability, and for other purposes. (John Thune, R-SD) S.3478 - To require agencies that use, fund, or oversee algorithms to have an office of civil rights focused on bias, discrimination, and other harms of algorithms, and for other purposes. (Ed Markey, D-MA) H.R.6936 - To require Federal agencies to use the Artificial Intelligence Risk Management Framework developed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology with respect to the use of artificial intelligence. (Ted Lieu, D-CA-36) S.3792 - A bill to expand the functions of the National Institute of Standards and Technology to include workforce frameworks for critical and emerging technologies, to require the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology to develop an artificial intelligence workforce framework, and periodically review and update the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education Workforce Framework for Cybersecurity, and for other purposes. (Gary Peters, D-MI) S.3888 - A bill to mandate the use of artificial intelligence by Federal agencies to adapt to extreme weather, and for other purposes. (Brian Schatz, D-HI) S.3975 - A bill to require companies to receive consent from consumers to having their data used to train an artificial intelligence system. (Peter Welch, D-VT) S.4596 - A bill to require the Secretary of Commerce to conduct a public awareness and education campaign to provide information regarding the benefits of, risks relating to, and the prevalence of artificial intelligence in the daily lives of individuals in the United States, and for other purposes. (Todd Young, R-IN) H.R.9197 - To require the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology to develop resources for small businesses in utilizing artificial intelligence, and for other purposes. (Mike Collins, R-GA-10) H.R.9215 - To facilitate the growth of multidisciplinary and diverse teams that can advance the development and training of safe and trustworthy artificial intelligence systems, and for other purposes. (Zoe Lofgren, D-CA-18) S.4769 - A bill to require the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology to develop voluntary guidelines and specifications for internal and external assurances of artificial intelligence systems, and for other purposes. (John Hickenlooper, D-CO) S.4870 - A bill to require reports on artificial intelligence regulation in the financial services industry. (Mike Rounds, R-SD) S.4976 - A bill to require the Office of Information and Communication Technology Services and other Federal agencies to develop a list of artificial intelligence products and services, and for other purposes. (Marco Rubio, R-FL) H.R.9498 - TAME Extreme Weather Act (Scott Franklin, R-FL-18) Senate Version: S.3888 - TAME Extreme Weather Act (Brian Schatz, D-HI)

Funding for Disproportionate Share Hospitals (Medicaid DSH). Support for H.R.7327 - Protecting Front Line Multimission Hospitals Act of 2024. Support of telehealth policies, including for audio-only telehealth services. H.R.7053/S.3792 - acute hospital care at home waiver flexibility. H.R.3561, Promoting Access to Treatments and Increasing Extremely Needed Transparency (PATIENT) Act of 2023. H.R.5378, Lower Costs, More Transparency Act; Medicare physician payment reductions, in general. H.R.6545, Physician Fee Schedule Update and Improvements Act. S.3430, Better Mental Health Care, Lower-Cost Drugs, and Extenders Act (provisions related to Medicare physician payment). H.R.2474, Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act. S.3450, Mental and Physical Health Care Comorbidities Act of 2023. In general, support provisions to reform Medicare physician fee schedule payment policies and access to physician services.

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

S.2765 - A bill to require a watermark for AI-generated materials, and for other purposes. (Pete Ricketts, R-NE) H.R.5808 - To establish the Task Force on Artificial Intelligence in the Financial Services Sector to report to Congress on issues related to artificial intelligence in the financial services sector, and for other purposes. (Brittany Pettersen, D-CO-7) S.3050 - A bill to require a report on artificial intelligence regulation in the financial services industry, to establish artificial intelligence bug bounty programs, to require a vulnerability analysis study for artificial intelligence-enabled military applications, and to require a report on data sharing and coordination, and for other purposes. (Mike Rounds, R-SD) S.3205 - A bill to require Federal agencies to use the Artificial Intelligence Risk Management Framework developed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology with respect to the use of artificial intelligence. (Jerry Moran, R-KS) S.3312 - A bill to provide a framework for artificial intelligence innovation and accountability, and for other purposes. (John Thune, R-SD) S.3478 - To require agencies that use, fund, or oversee algorithms to have an office of civil rights focused on bias, discrimination, and other harms of algorithms, and for other purposes. (Ed Markey, D-MA) H.R.6936 - To require Federal agencies to use the Artificial Intelligence Risk Management Framework developed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology with respect to the use of artificial intelligence. (Ted Lieu, D-CA-36) S.3792 - A bill to expand the functions of the National Institute of Standards and Technology to include workforce frameworks for critical and emerging technologies, to require the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology to develop an artificial intelligence workforce framework, and periodically review and update the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education Workforce Framework for Cybersecurity, and for other purposes. (Gary Peters, D-MI) S.3888 - A bill to mandate the use of artificial intelligence by Federal agencies to adapt to extreme weather, and for other purposes. (Brian Schatz, D-HI) S.3975 - A bill to require companies to receive consent from consumers to having their data used to train an artificial intelligence system. (Peter Welch, D-VT) S.4596 - A bill to require the Secretary of Commerce to conduct a public awareness and education campaign to provide information regarding the benefits of, risks relating to, and the prevalence of artificial intelligence in the daily lives of individuals in the United States, and for other purposes. (Todd Young, R-IN) H.R.9197 - To require the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology to develop resources for small businesses in utilizing artificial intelligence, and for other purposes. (Mike Collins, R-GA-10) H.R.9215 - To facilitate the growth of multidisciplinary and diverse teams that can advance the development and training of safe and trustworthy artificial intelligence systems, and for other purposes. (Zoe Lofgren, D-CA-18) S.4769 - A bill to require the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology to develop voluntary guidelines and specifications for internal and external assurances of artificial intelligence systems, and for other purposes. (John Hickenlooper, D-CO) S.4870 - A bill to require reports on artificial intelligence regulation in the financial services industry. (Mike Rounds, R-SD) S.4976 - A bill to require the Office of Information and Communication Technology Services and other Federal agencies to develop a list of artificial intelligence products and services, and for other purposes. (Marco Rubio, R-FL) H.R.9498 - TAME Extreme Weather Act (Scott Franklin, R-FL-18) Senate Version: S.3888 - TAME Extreme Weather Act (Brian Schatz, D-HI)

Funding for Disproportionate Share Hospitals (Medicaid DSH); Funding for Medicare graduate medical education (GME); Medicare site neutrality policies; support of telehealth policies, including for audio-only telehealth services; H.R. 7053/S. 3792 - acute hospital care at home waiver flexibility; H.R. 1613, the Drug Price Transparency in Medicaid Act of 2023; H.R. 2665, the Supporting Safety Net Hospitals Act; H.R. 3561, the Promoting Access to Treatments and Increasing Extremely Needed Transparency (PATIENT) Act of 2023; H.R.3290, To amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to ensure transparency and oversight of the 340B drug discount program; H.R. 5378, the Lower Costs, More Transparency Act; H.R. 5860, the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2024 and Other Extensions Act; S.3548, the Health Care Prices Revealed and Information to Consumers Explained Transparency Act; H.R.6363, the Further Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, 2024; H.R. 2872, Further Additional Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, 2024; H.R. 7463, Extension of Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act, 2024; H.R. 7327, the Protecting Front Line Multimission Hospitals Act of 2024; and S. 3450, the Mental and Physical Health Care Comorbidities Act of 2023.

Client expense: $130,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Worker classification issues, On demand or gig economy issues, U.S. Department of Labor proposed rule to clarify employee and independent contractor status under the Fair Labor Standards Act, H Res 72 Recognizing the contributions of gig workers and independent contractors to the American economy, Non-compete agreements; workforce training and Portable Benefits; HR 5513 - Modern Worker Empowerment Act; H.J. Res. 116; S. 3792 - Technology Workforce Framework Act

Client expense: $610,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE

S.2765 - A bill to require a watermark for AI-generated materials, and for other purposes. (Pete Ricketts, R-NE) H.R.5808 - To establish the Task Force on Artificial Intelligence in the Financial Services Sector to report to Congress on issues related to artificial intelligence in the financial services sector, and for other purposes. (Brittany Pettersen, D-CO-7) S.3050 - A bill to require a report on artificial intelligence regulation in the financial services industry, to establish artificial intelligence bug bounty programs, to require a vulnerability analysis study for artificial intelligence-enabled military applications, and to require a report on data sharing and coordination, and for other purposes. (Mike Rounds, R-SD) S.3205 - A bill to require Federal agencies to use the Artificial Intelligence Risk Management Framework developed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology with respect to the use of artificial intelligence. (Jerry Moran, R-KS) S.3312 - A bill to provide a framework for artificial intelligence innovation and accountability, and for other purposes. (John Thune, R-SD) S.3478 - To require agencies that use, fund, or oversee algorithms to have an office of civil rights focused on bias, discrimination, and other harms of algorithms, and for other purposes. (Ed Markey, D-MA) H.R.6936 - To require Federal agencies to use the Artificial Intelligence Risk Management Framework developed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology with respect to the use of artificial intelligence. (Ted Lieu, D-CA-36) S.3792 - A bill to expand the functions of the National Institute of Standards and Technology to include workforce frameworks for critical and emerging technologies, to require the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology to develop an artificial intelligence workforce framework, and periodically review and update the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education Workforce Framework for Cybersecurity, and for other purposes. (Gary Peters, D-MI) S.3888 - A bill to mandate the use of artificial intelligence by Federal agencies to adapt to extreme weather, and for other purposes. (Brian Schatz, D-HI) S.3975 - A bill to require companies to receive consent from consumers to having their data used to train an artificial intelligence system. (Peter Welch, D-VT) S.4596 - A bill to require the Secretary of Commerce to conduct a public awareness and education campaign to provide information regarding the benefits of, risks relating to, and the prevalence of artificial intelligence in the daily lives of individuals in the United States, and for other purposes. (Todd Young, R-IN)

Funding for Disproportionate Share Hospitals (Medicaid DSH). Support for H.R.7327 - Protecting Front Line Multimission Hospitals Act of 2024. Funding for Medicare graduate medical education (GME). Support of telehealth policies, including for audio-only telehealth services. H.R.7053/S.3792 - acute hospital care at home waiver flexibility. H.R.2617, The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023. H.R.1613, Drug Price Transparency in Medicaid Act of 2023. H.R.2665, Supporting Safety Net Hospitals Act. H.R.3561, Promoting Access to Treatments and Increasing Extremely Needed Transparency (PATIENT) Act of 2023. H.R.5378, Lower Costs, More Transparency Act; Medicare physician payment reductions. H.R.6545, Physician Fee Schedule Update and Improvements Act. S.3430, Better Mental Health Care, Lower-Cost Drugs, and Extenders Act (provisions related to Medicare physician payment). H.R.2474, Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act. S.3450, Mental and Physical Health Care Comorbidities Act of 2023. In general, support provisions to reform Medicare physician fee schedule payment policies and access to physician services.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000

Funding for Disproportionate Share Hospitals (Medicaid DSH); Funding for Medicare graduate medical education (GME); Medicare site neutrality policies; support of telehealth policies, including for audio-only telehealth services; H.R. 7053/S. 3792 - acute hospital care at home waiver flexibility; H.R. 1613, the Drug Price Transparency in Medicaid Act of 2023; H.R. 2665, the Supporting Safety Net Hospitals Act; H.R. 3561, the Promoting Access to Treatments and Increasing Extremely Needed Transparency (PATIENT) Act of 2023; H.R.3290, To amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to ensure transparency and oversight of the 340B drug discount program; H.R. 5378, the Lower Costs, More Transparency Act; H.R. 5860, the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2024 and Other Extensions Act; S.3548, the Health Care Prices Revealed and Information to Consumers Explained Transparency Act; H.R.6363, the Further Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, 2024; H.R. 2872, Further Additional Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, 2024; H.R. 7463, Extension of Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act, 2024; H.R. 7327, the Protecting Front Line Multimission Hospitals Act of 2024; and S. 3450, the Mental and Physical Health Care Comorbidities Act of 2023.

Client expense: $130,000 · Firm income: Not reported

S.2765 - A bill to require a watermark for AI-generated materials, and for other purposes. (Pete Ricketts, R-NE) H.R.5808 - To establish the Task Force on Artificial Intelligence in the Financial Services Sector to report to Congress on issues related to artificial intelligence in the financial services sector, and for other purposes. (Brittany Pettersen, D-CO-7) S.3050 - A bill to require a report on artificial intelligence regulation in the financial services industry, to establish artificial intelligence bug bounty programs, to require a vulnerability analysis study for artificial intelligence-enabled military applications, and to require a report on data sharing and coordination, and for other purposes. (Mike Rounds, R-SD) S.3205 - A bill to require Federal agencies to use the Artificial Intelligence Risk Management Framework developed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology with respect to the use of artificial intelligence. (Jerry Moran, R-KS) S.3312 - A bill to provide a framework for artificial intelligence innovation and accountability, and for other purposes. (John Thune, R-SD) S.3478 - To require agencies that use, fund, or oversee algorithms to have an office of civil rights focused on bias, discrimination, and other harms of algorithms, and for other purposes. (Ed Markey, D-MA) H.R.6936 - To require Federal agencies to use the Artificial Intelligence Risk Management Framework developed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology with respect to the use of artificial intelligence. (Ted Lieu, D-CA-36) S.3792 - A bill to expand the functions of the National Institute of Standards and Technology to include workforce frameworks for critical and emerging technologies, to require the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology to develop an artificial intelligence workforce framework, and periodically review and update the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education Workforce Framework for Cybersecurity, and for other purposes. (Gary Peters, D-MI) S.3888 - A bill to mandate the use of artificial intelligence by Federal agencies to adapt to extreme weather, and for other purposes. (Brian Schatz, D-HI) S.3975 - A bill to require companies to receive consent from consumers to having their data used to train an artificial intelligence system. (Peter Welch, D-VT)

Funding for Disproportionate Share Hospitals (Medicaid DSH). Funding for Medicare graduate medical education (GME). Support of telehealth policies, including for audio-only telehealth services. H.R.7053/S.3792 - acute hospital care at home waiver flexibility. H.R.2617, The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023. H.R.1613, Drug Price Transparency in Medicaid Act of 2023. H.R.2665, Supporting Safety Net Hospitals Act. H.R.3561, Promoting Access to Treatments and Increasing Extremely Needed Transparency (PATIENT) Act of 2023. H.R.5378, Lower Costs, More Transparency Act; Medicare physician payment reductions. H.R.6545, Physician Fee Schedule Update and Improvements Act. S.3430, Better Mental Health Care, Lower-Cost Drugs, and Extenders Act (provisions related to Medicare physician payment). H.R.2474, Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act. S.3450, Mental and Physical Health Care Comorbidities Act of 2023. Consolidated Appropriations Act, Fiscal Year 2024 - provisions to address Medicare physician fee schedule payment policies and access to physician services.

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

Funding for Disproportionate Share Hospitals (Medicaid DSH); Funding for Medicare graduate medical education (GME); Medicare site neutrality policies; support of telehealth policies, including for audio-only telehealth services; H.R. 7053/S. 3792 - acute hospital care at home waiver flexibility; H.R. 1613, the Drug Price Transparency in Medicaid Act of 2023; H.R. 2665, the Supporting Safety Net Hospitals Act; H.R. 3561, the Promoting Access to Treatments and Increasing Extremely Needed Transparency (PATIENT) Act of 2023; H.R.3290, To amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to ensure transparency and oversight of the 340B drug discount program; H.R. 5378, the Lower Costs, More Transparency Act; H.R. 5860, the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2024 and Other Extensions Act; S.3548, the Health Care Prices Revealed and Information to Consumers Explained Transparency Act; H.R.6363, the Further Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, 2024, and H.R. 2872, Further Additional Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, 2024 and H.R. 7463, Extension of Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act, 2024.

Client expense: $140,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Funding for Disproportionate Share Hospitals (Medicaid DSH); Funding for Medicare graduate medical education (GME); Medicare site neutrality policies; COVID-19 regulatory changes in general; H.R. 266/P.L. 116-139, the Health Care Enhancement Act - provisions related to Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund; increase in FMAP funding per COVID-10 PHE; support for reforms to CMS's Accelerated Advanced Payment Program; support of telehealth policies, including for audio-only telehealth services; H.R. 7053/S. 3792 - acute hospital care at home waiver flexibility; H.R. 1613, the Drug Price Transparency in Medicaid Act of 2023; H.R. 2665, the Supporting Safety Net Hospitals Act; H.R. 3561, the Promoting Access to Treatments and Increasing Extremely Needed Transparency (PATIENT) Act of 2023; H.R.3290, To amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to ensure transparency and oversight of the 340B drug discount program; H.R. 5378, the Lower Costs, More Transparency Act; H.R. 5860, the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2024 and Other Extensions Act; S.3548, the Health Care Prices Revealed and Information to Consumers Explained Transparency Act; and H.R.6363, the Further Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, 2024.

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

Funding for Disproportionate Share Hospitals (Medicaid DSH). Funding for Medicare graduate medical education (GME). Support of telehealth policies, including for audio-only telehealth services. H.R.7053/S.3792 - acute hospital care at home waiver flexibility. H.R.2617, The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023. H.R.1613, Drug Price Transparency in Medicaid Act of 2023. H.R.2665, Supporting Safety Net Hospitals Act. H.R.3561, Promoting Access to Treatments and Increasing Extremely Needed Transparency (PATIENT) Act of 2023. H.R.5378, Lower Costs, More Transparency Act; Medicare physician payment reductions. H.R.6545, Physician Fee Schedule Update and Improvements Act. S.3430, Better Mental Health Care, Lower-Cost Drugs, and Extenders Act (provisions related to Medicare physician payment). H.R.2474, Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act.

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

Funding for Disproportionate Share Hospitals (Medicaid DSH). Funding for Medicare graduate medical education (GME). Support of telehealth policies, including for audio-only telehealth services. H.R.7053/S.3792 - acute hospital care at home waiver flexibility. H.R.2617, The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023. H.R.1613, Drug Price Transparency in Medicaid Act of 2023. H.R.2665, Supporting Safety Net Hospitals Act. H.R.3561, Promoting Access to Treatments and Increasing Extremely Needed Transparency (PATIENT) Act of 2023.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000

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

Funding for Disproportionate Share Hospitals (Medicaid DSH); Funding for Medicare graduate medical education (GME); Medicare site neutrality policies; COVID-19 regulatory changes in general; H.R. 266/P.L. 116-139, the Health Care Enhancement Act - provisions related to Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund; increase in FMAP funding per COVID-10 PHE; support for reforms to CMS's Accelerated Advanced Payment Program; support of telehealth policies, including for audio-only telehealth services; H.R. 7053/S. 3792 - acute hospital care at home waiver flexibility; H.R. 1613, the Drug Price Transparency in Medicaid Act of 2023; H.R. 2665, the Supporting Safety Net Hospitals Act; H.R. 3561, the Promoting Access to Treatments and Increasing Extremely Needed Transparency (PATIENT) Act of 2023; H.R.3290, To amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to ensure transparency and oversight of the 340B drug discount program; H.R. 5378, the Lower Costs, More Transparency Act; and H.R. 5860, the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2024 and Other Extensions Act.

Client expense: $130,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

Funding for Disproportionate Share Hospitals (Medicaid DSH); Funding for Medicare graduate medical education (GME); COVID-19 regulatory changes in general; H.R.266/P.L. 116-139, the Health Care Enhancement Act - provisions related to Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund; increase in FMAP funding per COVID-10 PHE; support for reforms to CMS's Accelerated Advanced Payment Program; support of telehealth policies, including for audio-only telehealth services; H.R.7053/S.3792 - acute hospital care at home waiver flexibility; H.R. 2617, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023; H.R.1613, Drug Price Transparency in Medicaid Act of 2023; H.R.2665, Supporting Safety Net Hospitals Act; H.R.3561 - Promoting Access to Treatments and Increasing Extremely Needed Transparency (PATIENT) Act of 2023.

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

Funding for Disproportionate Share Hospitals (Medicaid DSH); Funding for Medicare graduate medical education (GME); Medicare site neutrality policies; COVID-19 regulatory changes in general; H.R. 266/P.L. 116-139, the Health Care Enhancement Act - provisions related to Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund; increase in FMAP funding per COVID-10 PHE; support for reforms to CMS's Accelerated Advanced Payment Program; support of telehealth policies, including for audio-only telehealth services; H.R. 7053/S. 3792 - acute hospital care at home waiver flexibility; H.R. 2617, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023; H.R. 1613, the Drug Price Transparency in Medicaid Act of 2023; H.R. 2665, the Supporting Safety Net Hospitals Act; and H.R. 3561, the Promoting Access to Treatments and Increasing Extremely Needed Transparency (PATIENT) Act of 2023.

Client expense: $120,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

Funding for Disproportionate Share Hospitals (Medicaid DSH); Funding for Medicare graduate medical education (GME); Medicare site neutrality policies; COVID-19 regulatory changes in general; Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations (CPRSA) Act, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), and the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act - issues impacting hospital financing, Medicaid DSH, telehealth expansion, Provider Relief Funds; H.R. 266/P.L. 116-139, the Health Care Enhancement Act - provisions related to Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund; increase in FMAP funding per COVID-10 PHE; support for reforms to CMS's Accelerated Advanced Payment Program; support of telehealth policies, including for audio-only telehealth services; H.R. 5376 - Build Back Better Act, policies concerning Medicare graduate medical education (GME); H.R. 7053/S. 3792 - acute hospital care at home waiver flexibility; and H.R. 2617, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023.

Client expense: $120,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

Funding for Disproportionate Share Hospitals (Medicaid DSH); Funding for Medicare graduate medical education (GME); COVID-19 regulatory changes in general; Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations (CPRSA) Act, The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), and the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act - issues impacting hospital financing, Medicaid DSH, telehealth expansion, Provider Relief Funds; H.R.266/P.L. 116-139, the Health Care Enhancement Act - provisions related to Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund; support for issues regarding recognition of uncompensated are costs and addressing social determinants of health in the Medicaid and Medicare populations; H.R.7292 - The COVID-19 Hospital Forgiveness Act; support of telehealth policies, including for audio-only telehealth services; H.R.5376 - Build Back Better Act, policies concerning Medicare graduate medical education (GME); H.R.7053/S.3792 - acute hospital care at home waiver flexibility; policy proposals to address mental and physical/medical comorbidities of beneficiaries in the Medicare/Medicaid programs; H.R.1868/Pub. L. No. 117-7, To prevent across-the-board direct spending cuts, and for other purposes/Medicare sequester; in general - protecting access to physician services for Medicare beneficiaries per preventing reductions resulting from Medicare sequestration, Statutory PAYGO, and reduction in Medicare conversion factor for CY2023; H.R.2617, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000

Issues relating to extension of the Acute Hospital Care at Home (AHCAH) waiver program, and the creation of a pathway to coverage for advanced care at home services including H.R. 7053/S. 3792.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE