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Lobbying Spend
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Filings
26
Firms Hired
1
Active Period
2008–2013
Client-reported lobbying expenses on LDA filings
Lobbying firms retained by this client; amounts are client-reported expenses when available
Government entities explicitly identified as targets in LDA filings
Most frequently reported lobbying issues
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To amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for an exemption of pharmacies and pharmacists from certain Medicare accreditation requirements in the same manner as such exemption applies to certain professionals.
2009 · third_quarter · Firm: CAPITAL ADVOCATES, LLC
HR 616, S 515 - opposing these bills that would exclude pharmacies from Medicare Modernization Act requirements to be accredited in order to bill these programs for products/services in the DMEPOS category of healthcare. Support heathcare reform amendment to ensure Medicare Advantage policies do not override CMS authority to deem accrediting orgs for quality certification.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $30,000
Matched citations: HR 616
HR 616, S 515 - opposing these bills that would exclude pharmacies from Medicare Modernization Act requirements to be accredited in order to bill these programs for products/services in the DMEPOS category of healthcare. Support heathcare reform amendment to ensure Medicare Advantage policies do not override CMS authority to deem accrediting orgs for quality certification.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $30,000
Matched citations: S 515
To amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for an exemption of pharmacies and pharmacists from certain Medicare accreditation requirements in the same manner as such exemption applies to certain professionals.
2009 · second_quarter · Firm: CAPITAL ADVOCATES, LLC
The implementation and administration of regulations from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services related to Medicare Advantage Organizations and durable medical equipment provider policies regarding the implementation of quality accreditation standards upon providers. HR 616, S 515 - opposing these bills that would exclude pharmacies from Medicare Modernization Act requires all providers to Medicare beneficiaries of DMEPOS products to be accredited by a deemed accrediting organziation for quality and related standards of performance. Opposed including this language in HR 1, the federal "stimulus" bill.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $30,000
Matched citations: HR 616
The implementation and administration of regulations from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services related to Medicare Advantage Organizations and durable medical equipment provider policies regarding the implementation of quality accreditation standards upon providers. HR 616, S 515 - opposing these bills that would exclude pharmacies from Medicare Modernization Act requires all providers to Medicare beneficiaries of DMEPOS products to be accredited by a deemed accrediting organziation for quality and related standards of performance. Opposed including this language in HR 1, the federal "stimulus" bill.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $30,000
Matched citations: S 515
To amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for an exemption of pharmacies and pharmacists from certain Medicare accreditation requirements in the same manner as such exemption applies to certain professionals.
2009 · first_quarter · Firm: CAPITAL ADVOCATES, LLC
The implementation and administration of regulations from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services related to Medicare Advantage Organizations and durable medical equipment provider policies regarding the implementation of quality accreditation standards upon providers. HR 616, S 515 - opposing these bills that would exclude pharmacies from Medicare Modernization Act requires all providers to Medicare beneficiaries of DMEPOS products to be accredited by a deemed accrediting organziation for quality and related standards of performance. Opposed including this language in HR 1, the federal "stimulus" bill.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $30,000
Matched citations: HR 616
The implementation and administration of regulations from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services related to Medicare Advantage Organizations and durable medical equipment provider policies regarding the implementation of quality accreditation standards upon providers. HR 616, S 515 - opposing these bills that would exclude pharmacies from Medicare Modernization Act requires all providers to Medicare beneficiaries of DMEPOS products to be accredited by a deemed accrediting organziation for quality and related standards of performance. Opposed including this language in HR 1, the federal "stimulus" bill.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $30,000
Matched citations: S 515
Source: Senate LDA