UNIVERSITY OF MEDICINE AND DENTISTRY OF NEW JERSEY

1. Advocated for Congress to consider HR 3032, which would recognize radiologists assistants as a Medicare provider. This legislation impacts the UMDNJ-School of Health Related Professions. 2. Advocated for Congress to consider the issues that are contributing to pharmaceutical drug shortages in the nation, including many critical oncology-related drugs. This issue impacts The Cancer Institute of New Jersey and University Hospital.

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Matched citations: HR 3032

1. Advocated consideration of HR 6352, the Physcian Shortage Reduction and Graduate Medical Education Accountability and Transparency Act, which increases the number of residency slots by 15 thousand over five years and S.1627, The Resident Physician Shortage Act of 2011. These bills address the nation's projected shortage of physicians.

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Matched citations: HR 6352

1. Advocated the congressional passage of legislation to advert the Fiscal Cliff, known as the American Taxpayer Relief Act (H.R.8). The legislation adverted scheduled income tax increases, and postponed until March 1, 2013 the spending reductions required by the sequestration process which if allowed to go into effect will impact many federal programs important to UMDNJ's missions, including the NIH, CDC, HRSA and many others. H.R. 8 also avoids an automatic 26.5 percent reduction in Medicare payments to physicians by extending current Medicare payment rates through December 31, 2013. 2. While federal agency spending is level-funded through a Continuing Resolution set to expire March 31, 2013, UMDNJ continued to advocate for adequate FY 2013 appropriation levels for many programs important to the University's mnissions, in preparation for when the Congress finalizes the FY13 appropriation process. Priority programs advocated by UMDNJ include the NIH, CDC, HRSA, NSF and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration programs. 3. Monitored supplemental appropriations request for recovery efforts related to Hurricane Sandy.

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Matched citations: H.R. 8, H.R.8

Advocated for Congress to consider HR 3032, which would recognize radiologists assistants as a Medicare provider. This legislation impacts the UMDNJ-School of Health Related Professions. Advocated for Congress to consider the isues that are contributing to pharmaceutical drug shortages in the nation, including many critical oncology-related drugs. This issue impacts The Cancer Institute of New Jersey and University Hospital.

Client expense: $76,205 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: HR 3032

Advocated consideration of HR 6352, the Physician Shortage Reduction and Graduate Medical Education Accountability and Transparency Act, which increases the number of residency slots by 15 thousand over five years, and S. 1627, The Resident Physician Shortage Act of 2011. These bills address the nation's projected shortage of physicians.

Client expense: $76,205 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: HR 6352

Advocated for Congress to consider HR 3032 which would recognize radiologists assistants as a Medicare provider. This legislation impacts the UMDNJ-School of Health Related Professions. Advocated for Congress to consider the issues that are contributing to pharmaceutical drug shortages in the nation, including many critical oncology-related drugs. This issue impacts The Cancer Institute of New Jersey, and University Hospital.

Client expense: $66,896 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: HR 3032

Advocated for Congress to consider HR 3032 which would recognize radiologists assistants as a Medicare provider. This legislation impacts the UMDNJ-School of Health Related Professions. Advocated for Congress to consider the issues that are contributing to pharmaceutical drug shortages in the nation, including many critical oncology-related drugs. This issue impacts The Cancer Institute of New Jersey, and University Hospital. Advocated for Congress to consider the Stillbirth and SUID Prevention, Education and Awareness Act of 2011 which would advance the prevention of stillbirths and sudden unexplained infant deaths. The UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School jointly administers the NJ SUID center with Hackensack University Hospital. Urged Senator Lautenberg and Senator Menendez to support the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Reauthorization Act of 2011, including those components of the pending Bill providing potential funding support for the nation's network of Poison Control Centers. The pending legislation would potentially impact the NJ Poison Information and Education System (NJPIES), which is located at the UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School.

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Matched citations: HR 3032

Advocated for Congress to consider HR 3032 which would recognize radiologists assistants as a Medicare provider. This legislation impacts the UMDNJ-School of Health Related Professions. Advocated for Congress to consider the issues that are contributing to pharmaceutical drug shortages in the nation, includiing many critical oncology-related drugs. This issue impacts The Cancer Institute of New Jersey, and University Hospital. Advocated for Congress to consider the Stillbirth and SUID Prevention, Education and Awareness Act of 2011 which would advance the prevention of stillbirths and sudden unexplained infant deaths. The UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School jointly administers the NJ SUID center with Hackensack University Hospital. Urged Senator Lautenberg and Senator Menendez to support the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Reauthorization Act of 2011, including those components of the pending Bill providing potential funding support for the nations network of Poison Control Centers. The pending legislation would potentially impact the NJ Poison Information and Education System (NJPIES), which is located at the UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School. Urged Congress to support the passage of the Combatting Autism Reauthorization Act of 2011. Grant funded programs which have been re-authorized under the 2011 Bill are of potential interest to the Elizabeth Boggs Center at UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, and to the NJMS Autism Center.

Client expense: $70,252 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: HR 3032

Advocated for adequate funding levels for several programs important to UMDNJ within the FY2012 Labor/HHS/Education Appropriations bill (S. 1599 and un-numbered House bill). These included the National Institutes of Health, Community Health Centers, Centers for Disease Control, Poison Control Centers program, the HRSA Health Professions Training programs, and the NIOSH Eduation and Research Centers which provides the UMDNJ-School of Public Health with resources to address work related injuries and illnesses. Advocated for the introduction of congressional legislation, H.R. 3032, to recognize radiologist assistants as a Medicare provider. This legislation impacts the UMDNJ-School of Health Related Professions. Advocated for Congress to consider the issues that are contributing to pharmaceutical drug shortages in the nation, including many critical oncology-related drugs. This issue impacts The Cancer Institute of New Jersey, and University Hospital. Advocated for adequate funding levels for the National Cancer Institute within the FY 2012 Labor/HHS/Education appropriations bill.

Client expense: $87,272 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 3032

Advocated UMDNJ special projects "Cancer Initiative for Research at the Dean and Betty Gallo Prostate Cancer Center" and the special project benefiting the NJMS Autism Center be retained within the FY2011 Omnibus Appropriations Bill. Advocated for the passage of HR 847 which provides a five year authorization for the WTC9-11 Health Monitoring and Treatment Program, providing critical funding stability for the UMDNJ 9-11 WTC Health Clinic. Advocated the passage of HR 5712 and HR 4944 which extends the SGR patch through 1/1/2012 and voids a mandated 25% cut in federal Medicare reimbursements to physicians which would have impacted many UMDNJ health providers. Advocated NJ Congressional members to co-sign a letter in support of an application by The Cancer Institute of New Jersey for redesignation as a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center.

Client expense: $69,050 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: HR 847

Advocated the passage of HR 5712 and HR 4944 which extends the SGR patch through 1/1/2012 and voids a mandated 25% cut in federal Medicare reimbursements to physicians which would have impacted many UMDNJ health providers.

Client expense: $69,050 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: HR 4944

Advocated UMDNJ special projects "Cancer Initiative for Research at the Dean and Betty Gallo Prostate Cancer Center" and the special project benefiting the NJMS Autism Center be retained within the FY2011 Omnibus Appropriations Bill. Advocated for the passage of HR 847 which provides a five year authorization for the WTC9-11 Health Monitoring and Treatment Program, providing critical funding stability for the UMDNJ 9-11 WTC Health Clinic. Advocated the passage of HR 5712 and HR 4944 which extends the SGR patch through 1/1/2012 and voids a mandated 25% cut in federal Medicare reimbursements to physicians which would have impacted many UMDNJ health providers. Advocated NJ Congressional members to co-sign a letter in support of an application by The Cancer Institute of New Jersey for redesignation as a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center.

Client expense: $69,050 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: HR 4944

Advocated the passage of HR 5712 and HR 4944 which extends the SGR patch through 1/1/2012 and voids a mandated 25% cut in federal Medicare reimbursements to physicians which would have impacted many UMDNJ health providers.

Client expense: $69,050 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: HR 5712

Advocated UMDNJ special projects "Cancer Initiative for Research at the Dean and Betty Gallo Prostate Cancer Center" and the special project benefiting the NJMS Autism Center be retained within the FY2011 Omnibus Appropriations Bill. Advocated for the passage of HR 847 which provides a five year authorization for the WTC9-11 Health Monitoring and Treatment Program, providing critical funding stability for the UMDNJ 9-11 WTC Health Clinic. Advocated the passage of HR 5712 and HR 4944 which extends the SGR patch through 1/1/2012 and voids a mandated 25% cut in federal Medicare reimbursements to physicians which would have impacted many UMDNJ health providers. Advocated NJ Congressional members to co-sign a letter in support of an application by The Cancer Institute of New Jersey for redesignation as a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center.

Client expense: $69,050 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: HR 5712

Secured a letter from Congressman Donald Payne to the CMS Acting Administrator, requesting an update on a UMDNJ-University Hospital Medicare cost appeal issue. Advocated for passage of H.R. 4213 that would extend enhanced federal Medicaid funding for states (FMAP) beyond the current 12/31/10 expiration date. UMDNJ-University Hospital, UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School executive leaders and office of Government Affairs met with CMS principal deputy administrator, and the executive director for the DHHS Region II regarding the importance of federal safety net programs as healthcare reform is implemented, and the challenges hospitals and academic health centers face in meeting "meaningful use" standards to become eligible for HIT Medicare and Medicaid incentive payments. UMDNJ-Univesity Hospital acting president and CEO, and UMDNJ Office of Government Affairs met with Congressman Donald Payne regarding implementation challenges facing University Hospital regarding the transitioning of healthcare reform, and the implementation of electronic medical records technology.

Client expense: $64,119 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 4213

Advocated that NJ Congressional Delegation members sign a letter to CMS Acting Administrator Marilyn Tavenner to re-evaluate their proposed Inpatient Prospective Payment System regulation that would apply a 2.9% cut to hospital payments in FY 2011. Advocated that Congressman Donald Payne write to Marilyn Tavenner, CMS Acting Administrator, to request an update on a UMDNJ -University Hospital Medicare cost appeal issue. Advocated for passage of H.R. 4213 that would extend enhanced federal Medicaid funding for states (FMAP) beyond the current 12/31/10 expiration date.

Client expense: $78,704 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 4213

Advocated a proposal for a Stratford Campus Inter-Professional Education facility for Member sponsorship within the FY 2011 Health and Education Appropriations Bill. Supported HR 2251/S 973 "Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act", that would expand the number of Medicare-supported physician training positions and provide preferences for programs that train primary care physicians and general surgeons. Advocated that various workforce development issues affecting the supply of health professions, including the funding of Graduate Medical Education and HRSA health professions programs (all critical issues to UMDNJ's education mission) be addressed within the Health Reform legislation before the House and Senate.

Client expense: $133,328 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: HR 2251

Advocated a proposal for a Stratford Campus Inter-Professional Education facility for Member sponsorship within the FY 2011 Health and Education Appropriations Bill. Supported HR 2251/S 973 "Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act", that would expand the number of Medicare-supported physician training positions and provide preferences for programs that train primary care physicians and general surgeons. Advocated that various workforce development issues affecting the supply of health professions, including the funding of Graduate Medical Education and HRSA health professions programs (all critical issues to UMDNJ's education mission) be addressed within the Health Reform legislation before the House and Senate.

Client expense: $133,328 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: S 973

As part of HR 2010 the Consolidated Appropriations Act, the section dealing with the Department of Health and Human Services, advocated higher appropriation levels for the National Institutes of Health, Title VII and Title VIII health professions programs, Ryan White HIV/AIDS Care Act, Centers for Disease Control, and Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, as they all constitute important revenue sources for UMDNJ. Advocated special project funding for the University Center for Disaster Prepardness and Emergency Response, a joint initiative of UMDNJ, Rutgers and RWJUniversity Hospital, as part of the FT 2010 Defense Appropriations Bill.

Client expense: $100,583 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: HR 2010

Prepared material relating to a funding proposal for a Stratford Campus Center for Inter-Professional Teaching and Learning, for later advocacy use within the FY 2011 Labor, Health and Human Services and Education Appropriations Bill. Supported HR 2251/S.973 "Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act", that would expand the number of Medicare-supported physician training positions and provide preferences for programs that train primary care physicians and general surgeons. Supported higher funding levels for Title VII and VIII health professions programs within the FY 2010 Consolidated Appropriations Act.

Client expense: $100,583 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: HR 2251

Prepared material relating to a funding proposal for a Stratford Campus Center for Inter-Professional Teaching and Learning, for later advocacy use within the FY 2011 Labor, Health and Human Services and Education Appropriations Bill. Supported HR 2251/S.973 "Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act", that would expand the number of Medicare-supported physician training positions and provide preferences for programs that train primary care physicians and general surgeons. Supported higher funding levels for Title VII and VIII health professions programs within the FY 2010 Consolidated Appropriations Act.

Client expense: $100,583 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: S.973