Welcome Back to the Health Care Workforce Act

Issue: Inform Congress and the Administration regarding the value of international medical graduates (IMGs), as a quarter of the US physician workforce, particularly in underserved communities and primary care specialties. Address legislation that would marginalize IMGs. Issue: Educate policymakers regarding ECFMG certification as a baseline for physician licensure; inform the development of alternate licensing models. Issue: Educate regarding the importance of diversity in U.S. health care. Issue: Inform reauthorization of HRSA physician well-being programs. S.3679, H.R.7153 - Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Reauthorization Act Issue: Explore the establishment of programs that help IMGs navigate the U.S. medical residency and licensure process, including legislation to create a HRSA grant program. S.4088, H.R.7907 - Welcome Back to the Health Care Workforce Act Issue: Inform graduate medical education (GME) policy. draft bipartisan Senate Finance Medicare GME proposal H.R.2389, S.1302 - Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2023

Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), SENATE

S. 2840, Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act H.R. 3305 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act H.R. 4420, the Preparedness and Response Reauthorization Act H.R. 4531, the Support for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act H.R. 2534, PROTECT 340B Act of 2023 H.R. 5013, the Value in Health Care 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. 7050 - Substance Use Disorder Workforce Act S.4101/ H.R.7931 - the Preserving Emergency Access in Key Sites Act Keeping Obstetrics Local Act S.4088, Welcome Back to the Health Care Workforce Act Issues related to essential hospital designation Issues related to health equity Issues related to the 340B Drug Pricing program Issues related to contact pharmacies Issues related to the health care workforce Issues related to Community Paramedicine Issues related to Artificial Intelligence and Health Care Issues related to hospital digital infrastructure Issues related to cybersecurity H.R. 9351 Save our Safety-Net Hospitals Act of 2024 Issues related to Opioid overdose reduction

Client expense: $460,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Issue: Inform Congress regarding the value of international medical graduates (IMGs), as a quarter of the US physician workforce, particularly in underserved communities and primary care specialties. Address legislation that would marginalize IMGs. Issue: Educate policymakers regarding ECFMG certification as a baseline for physician licensure; inform the development of alternate licensing models. Issue: Educate regarding the importance of diversity in U.S. health care. Issue: Inform reauthorization of HRSA physician well-being programs. S.3679, H.R.7153 - Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Reauthorization Act Issue: Explore the establishment of programs that help IMGs navigate the U.S. medical residency and licensure process, including legislation to create a HRSA grant program. S.4088, H.R.7907 - Welcome Back to the Health Care Workforce Act Issue: Inform graduate medical education (GME) policy. draft bipartisan Senate Finance Medicare GME proposal H.R.2389, S.1302 - Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2023

Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), SENATE

H.R. 485 - Protecting Health Care For All Patients Act of 2023 - Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy - federal programs using prices based on quality-adjusted life years H.R. 824 - Telehealth Benefit Expansion for Workers Act of 2023 - Rep. Walberg, Tim - telehealth and ERISA amendments H.R. 830 - HELP Copays Act - Rep. Carter, Earl - health insurers responsibility for payments made by or on behalf of a plan enrollee toward a plans cost-sharing requirements H.R. 1488 - Affordable Insulin Now Act of 2023 - Rep. Craig, Angie - cost-sharing for insulin products H.R. 2666 - MVP Act - Rep. Guthrie, Brett - value-based purchasing arrangements under Medicaid program and reforms to price reporting H.R. 2691 - Transparent Price Act - Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy - health insurer price transparency H.R. 2813 - Self-Insurance Protection Act - Rep. Good, Bob - ERISA amendments H.R. 2868 - Association Health Plans Act - Rep. Walberg, Tim - ERISA amendments H.R. 2872 - Further Additional Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, 2024 - Rep. Graves, Garret - extends FY24 funding and program authorities through March 8, 2024 H.R. 2882 - Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 - Rep. Ciscomani, Juan - provides annual funding through September 30, 2024, for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies H.R. 3305 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act - Rep. Underwood, Lauren - maternal health including in Medicaid and CHIP H.R. 3561 - PATIENT Act - Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy - PBM transparency, PBM contract design, health insurance transparency, hospital transparency H.R. 3799 - Custom Health Option and Individual Care Expense Arrangement Act- Rep. Hern, Kevin - health reimbursement arrangements H.R. 3801 - Employer Reporting Improvement Act - Rep. Smith, Adrian - ACA reporting requirements H.R. 6956 - Opioid Settlement Accountability Act - Rep. Kaptur, Marcy - funding for opioid prevention and treatment services, training, equipment, and social support services H.R. 6960 - Emergency Medical Services for Children Reauthorization Act of 2024 - Rep. Carter, Earl L. Buddy - funding for emergency medical services for children program H.R. 7513 - Protecting Americas Seniors Access to Care Act - Rep. Fischbach, Michelle - regarding minimum staffing for nursing facilities H.R. 7858 - Telehealth Enhancement for Mental Health Act of 2024 - Rep. James, John - Medicare, behavioral health, telehealth H.R. 7899 - To direct the Attorney General, in consultation with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, to promulgate the final regulations relating to special registration for telemedicine. - Rep. Ezell, Mike - telehealth H.R. 7907 - Welcome Back to the Health Care Workforce Act - Rep. Krishnamoorthi, Raja- grants/funding, health care workforce H.R. 7929 - Nursing Home Workforce Support and Expansion Act of 2024 - Rep. Horsford, Steven - grants/funding, health care workforce H.R. 7994 - Long-Term Care Workforce Support Act - Rep. Dingell, Debbie - health care workforce H.R. 8444 - Mental Health in Schools Act - Rep. Napolitano, Grace - grant to promote mental health S. 1606 - A bill to end preventable maternal mortality, severe maternal morbidity, and maternal health disparities in the United States, and for other purposes. - Sen. Booker, Cory - maternal mortality S. 3393 - SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act. - Sen. Sanders, Bernie - SUD treatment S. 3430 - Better Mental Health Care, Lower-Cost Drugs, and Extenders Act of 2023 - Sen. Wyden, Ron - mental health, telehealth, health workforce S. 3612 - Access to Family Building Act- Sen. Duckworth, Tammy- right to access reproductive technology (ex. IVF) S. 3756 - At HOME Services Act of 2024- Sen. Rubio, Marco- pilot program for outpatient observation, acute care at home S. 3775 - BOLD Infrastructure for Alzheimers Reauthorization Act of 2024- Sen. Collins, Susan - healthcare infrastructure, Alzheimers S. 3805 - A bill to amend title XI of the Social Security Act to prohibit health plans from imposing fees on health care providers for electronic funds transfers and health care payment and remittance advice transactions, and for other purposes. - Sen. Cassidy, Bill - SSA, healthcare, electronic funds, payments, remittance S. 3847 - Improving Social Determinants of Health Act of 2024- Sen. Smith, Tina- CDC authorization S. 4088 - Welcome Back to the Health Care Workforce Act - Sen. Kaine, Tim - grants/funding, health care workforce S. 4120 - Long-Term Care Workforce Support Act - Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. - health care workforce S. 4195 - Childhood Diabetes Reduction Act of 2024 - Sen. Sanders, Bernie - nutrition labeling S. 4357 - Comprehensive Dental Reform Act of 2024- Sen. Sanders, Bernie - promotes access to oral health care S. 4358 - Preventing and Treating Substance Use Disorders Among Older Adults Act- Sen. Casey, Robert - SAMHSA grant program for SUDs S. 4554 - Reproductive Freedom for Women Act- Sen. Murray, Patty - protecting abortion and reproductive rights Issues related to broadband and public health infrastructure; mental health and telehealth; behavioral health; rural health; substance use disorder treatments; Health Savings Accounts; provider directories; artificial intelligence and privacy; insurance industry response to and support for providers regarding the Change Healthcare cyberattack; ACA Marketplace; and Mental Health Parity Proposed Rule.

S. 2840, Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act H.R. 3305 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act H.R. 4420, the Preparedness and Response Reauthorization Act H.R. 4531, the Support for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act H.R. 2534, PROTECT 340B Act of 2023 H.R. 5013, the Value in Health Care 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. 7050 - Substance Use Disorder Workforce Act S.4101/ H.R.7931 - the Preserving Emergency Access in Key Sites Act Keeping Obstetrics Local Act S.4088, Welcome Back to the Health Care Workforce Act Issues related to essential hospital designation Issues related to health equity Issues related to the 340B Drug Pricing program Issues related to contact pharmacies Issues related to the health care workforce Issues related to Community Paramedicine Issues related to Artificial Intelligence and Health Care Issues related to hospital digital infrastructure Issues related to cybersecurity

Client expense: $450,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Issue: Inform Congress regarding the value of international medical graduates (IMGs), as a quarter of the US physician workforce, particularly in underserved communities and primary care specialties. Address legislation that would marginalize IMGs. Issue: Educate policymakers regarding ECFMG certification as a baseline for physician licensure; inform the development of alternate licensing models. Issue: Educate regarding the importance of diversity in U.S. health care. Issue: Inform reauthorization of HRSA physician well-being programs. S.3679, H.R.7153 - Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Reauthorization Act Issue: Explore the establishment of programs that help IMGs navigate the U.S. medical residency and licensure process, including legislation to create a HRSA grant program. S.4088, H.R.7907 - Welcome Back to the Health Care Workforce Act Issue: Inform graduate medical education (GME) policy. H.R.2389, S.1302 - Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2023

Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), SENATE