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A resolution recognizing the 75th anniversary of United Spinal Association, a leading national advocacy organization that is dedicated to promoting the independence and enhancing the quality of life of all people living with spinal cord injuries and neurological disorders, including veterans, and providing support and information to their loved ones, care providers, and personal support networks.
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This resolution commemorates the 75th anniversary of the founding of the United Spinal Association and recognizes its efforts on behalf of people with spinal cord injuries and neurological disorders.
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2021 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
United Spinal advocacy and policy staff, along with our CEO, met with several Congressional offices to discuss priorities, including funding for caregiving, funding for Spinal Cord Injury Model Systems, telehealth. United Spinal advocacy and policy staff were invited to meet with staff from Sen. Tim Kaines (D-VA) office to discuss legislation addressing the effects of long COVID. United Spinal met with the HHS Office of Inspector General to discuss challenges with Medicare and Medicaid coverage of urological supplies for people with disabilities. As a member of the Disability and Rehabilitation Research Coalition, United Spinal supported comments submitted by the Coalition on the Draft HHS Strategic Plan Fiscal Years 2022 - 2026. United Spinal supports provisions in H.R.5376 - the Build Back Better Act. To improve transportation options and accessibility for all, especially people with disabilities, United Spinal advocated for enactment of Senate Amendment 2137 to H.R. 3684, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. To modernize and increase federal investment for in-home care for people with disabilities, United Spinal partnered with the White House on a Roundtable on Funding for Home and Community-Based Services on October 6, 2021. To bring increased awareness to people living with spinal cord injuries and other neurological conditions, United Spinal advocated for the enactment of S.Res.278 - A resolution recognizing the 75th anniversary of United Spinal Association, a leading national advocacy organization that is dedicated to promoting the independence and enhancing the quality of life of all people living with spinal cord injuries and neurological disorders, including veterans, and providing support and information to their loved ones, care providers, and personal support networks. To encourage maintaining the policy changes that allowed 35 million Americans with high-deductible health plans coupled with Health Savings Accounts (HDHP-HSAs) to receive telehealth benefits from their employer or insurer pre-deductible, United Spinal, as a member of the Personal Connected Health Alliance ( PCHAlliance), supported a letter the PCHAlliance signed onto and that was submitted to bipartisan congressional leadership urging telehealth benefits to be maintained. To bring increased awareness to people living with spinal cord injuries and other neurological conditions, United Spinal advocated for the enactment of S.Res.698 - A resolution designating September 2020 as "National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month". To support health care delivery, including behavioral health services, through the use of information and technology which serves serve as the backbone to evidence-based health care, United Spinal, as a member of the Personal Connected Health Alliance ( PCHAlliance), supported a memo the PCHAlliance sent to bipartisan congressional leadership, U.S. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden and Ranking Member Mike Crapo, responding to the Finance Committees outreach to obtain input on evidence-based policies to enhance and improve access to behavioral health services. The memo addressed the following topics, strengthening workforce, Increasing Integration, Coordination and Access to Care and expanding telehealth, specifically including a call for Equitable Access to affordable, reliable, and quality broadband. As a member of the Disability and Rehabilitation Research Coalition, United Spinal supported comments submitted by the Coalition on the COVID-19 Health Equity Task Forces, Office of Minority Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Final Report and Recommendations. United Spinal supported the House passage of the Build Back Better Act. Signed on as subgrantee recipient and partner for the National Institutes of Health All of Us program. Medicare Coverage of Innovative Technology (MCIT) and Definition of Reasonable and Necessary [CMS-3372-P2; RIN: 0938-AT88] - As a steering Committee member of the ITEM Coalition, United Spinal signed onto these comments where the ITEM Coalition strongly supported the proposal to create the MCIT pathway and allow immediate Medicare coverage of FDA-designated and market-approved breakthrough devices. Thus, we are disappointed in the agencys decision to back away from this proposal and recommend that CMS reconsider whether this is the most appropriate stance to protect Medicare beneficiaries and press forward with an alternative that accomplishes a similar purpose the final rule was intended to achieve. Proposed Review Choice Demonstration for Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Services (CMS-10765). As a Steering Committee member of the Coalition to Preserve Rehabilitation, United Spinal signed onto a letter raising concerns about the proposed demonstration and the consequences it would have for patient access to care in inpatient rehabilitation hospitals and rehabilitation units of acute care hospitals. Unfortunately, these concerns were not adequately addressed by CMS as a result of the initial comment period in February 2021, and CMS continues to signal its intention to move forward with this expansive new demonstration project that disproportionately impacts Medicare beneficiaries with disabilities and chronic conditions. We therefore urge CMS to withdraw this proposal in its entirety and discuss with stakeholders other, less problematic ways to achieve its program integrity goals.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S4618; text: CR S4633)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S4618; text: CR S4633)
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Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $85,000
Government targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2021 · second_quarter · Veterans
Toxic Exposure. Two separate VSO briefings from OSVA officials on VA position on toxic exposure. One meeting held before SVAC/HVAC hearing and second meeting after hearing. VetsFirst and other VSOs advocated for different provisions in the House and Senate legislation COST OF WAR Act and the PATH Act - H.R 3967 -PCAFC - Caregivers Expansion. VA provided 2 updates on status of Caregivers Expansion that began Oct. 1, 2020. VSOs expressed concern in the lack of consistency in decision making across the VA system and that applications for the program had a denial rate of more than 85% and only an approval rate of 12%. Support the Toxic Exposure in the American Military Act - H.R. 2127 to S. 927. Support for HR. 3967 - the Honoring Our Promise To Address Comprehensive Toxics Act Of 2021 or the Honoring our PACT Act. United Spinal/VetsFirst raised concern re eligibility populations and the Secretarys authority to delay actions on eligibility. Continue discussions on concurrent receipt with House and Senate. Support the Care for the Veteran Caregiver Act - H.R. 110. co lead on 75th Anniversary Resolution in Senate. S. Res. 278 introduced and passed by Senate, on June 26, 2021. 2 separate meeting with SVAC Minority officials review and discuss GHAPS Act of 2021. Exchange of much information, VetsFirst determined to not take a position at this time and continue to monitor as bill moves to mark up in July. Submitted VetsFirst Statement for the record SVAC Hearing Pending Legislation April 28, 2021. Benefits Improvements Legislation VetsFirst. Supported and urged passage of these bills: S.444, AUTO for Veterans Act, S. 976, Caring for Survivors Act, and S. 458, Veterans Claim Transparency Act. Also support: S.927, Toxic Exposures in the American Military (TEAM) Act, S. 952, Presumptive Benefits for War Fighters Exposed to Burn Pits and Other Toxins Act, and S. 437, Veterans Burn Pits Exposure Recognition Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $100,000
Government targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2021 · second_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
â--�United Spinal advocacy and policy staff worked with the staff of Sen. Bob Casey (D-PA) and Sen. Jerry Moran (R-KS) to introduce and pass S. Res. 278, a Senate resolution recognizing United Spinals 75th anniversary. â--�United Spinal advocacy and policy staff discussed disability representation among Congressional staff, with Rep. Ayanna Pressley as well as other issues such as Spinal Cord Injury Model Systems funding and United Spinals 75th anniversary resolution. â--�United Spinal advocacy and policy staff met with staff from the House Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress to discuss the recruitment, hiring, development, and retention of people with disabilities as Congressional staffers, as well as the need for every Congressional office to formally designate a staffer or legislative team to cover disability issues as a part of their issue portfolio.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $100,000
Government targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2021 · second_quarter · Veterans
Toxic Exposure. Two separate VSO briefings from OSVA officials on VA position on toxic exposure. One meeting held before SVAC/HVAC hearing and second meeting after hearing. VetsFirst and other VSOs advocated for different provisions in the House and Senate legislation COST OF WAR Act and the PATH Act - H.R 3967 -PCAFC - Caregivers Expansion. VA provided 2 updates on status of Caregivers Expansion that began Oct. 1, 2020. VSOs expressed concern in the lack of consistency in decision making across the VA system and that applications for the program had a denial rate of more than 85% and only an approval rate of 12%. Support the Toxic Exposure in the American Military Act - H.R. 2127 to S. 927. Support for HR. 3967 - the Honoring Our Promise To Address Comprehensive Toxics Act Of 2021 or the Honoring our PACT Act. United Spinal/VetsFirst raised concern re eligibility populations and the Secretarys authority to delay actions on eligibility. Continue discussions on concurrent receipt with House and Senate. Support the Care for the Veteran Caregiver Act - H.R. 110. co lead on 75th Anniversary Resolution in Senate. S. Res. 278 introduced and passed by Senate, on June 26, 2021. 2 separate meeting with SVAC Minority officials review and discuss GHAPS Act of 2021. Exchange of much information, VetsFirst determined to not take a position at this time and continue to monitor as bill moves to mark up in July. Submitted VetsFirst Statement for the record SVAC Hearing Pending Legislation April 28, 2021. Benefits Improvements Legislation VetsFirst. Supported and urged passage of these bills: S.444, AUTO for Veterans Act, S. 976, Caring for Survivors Act, and S. 458, Veterans Claim Transparency Act. Also support: S.927, Toxic Exposures in the American Military (TEAM) Act, S. 952, Presumptive Benefits for War Fighters Exposed to Burn Pits and Other Toxins Act, and S. 437, Veterans Burn Pits Exposure Recognition Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $75,000
Government targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2021 · second_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
â--�United Spinal advocacy and policy staff worked with the staff of Sen. Bob Casey (D-PA) and Sen. Jerry Moran (R-KS) to introduce and pass S. Res. 278, a Senate resolution recognizing United Spinals 75th anniversary. â--�United Spinal advocacy and policy staff discussed disability representation among Congressional staff, with Rep. Ayanna Pressley as well as other issues such as Spinal Cord Injury Model Systems funding and United Spinals 75th anniversary resolution. â--�United Spinal advocacy and policy staff met with staff from the House Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress to discuss the recruitment, hiring, development, and retention of people with disabilities as Congressional staffers, as well as the need for every Congressional office to formally designate a staffer or legislative team to cover disability issues as a part of their issue portfolio.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $75,000
Government targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office