DANIEL STANFORD iii

Support of H.R. 2079 - To Eliminate Provider Relief Fund Tax Penalties

H.R. 2079, Eliminating the Provider Relief Fund Tax Penalties Act of 2021 Issue: Support ensuring that CARES Act Provider Relief Fund payments are not includible in gross income, and for other purposes.

Reforming prior authorization procedures to be more seamless, automated, and transparent for physicians. Working to extend telehealth payment parity and ending geographic origination site restriction. Support of the Safe Step ACt (HR 2163/S. 464) to help patients and physicians by requiring insurers to implement a clear and fair appeals process that is easily accessible on the plans website that allows step therapy to be bypassed in medically necessary circumstances such as when a patient is already stable on a therapy

H.R. 3137, Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 Issue: Support streamlining prior authorization procedures to be more seamless, automated, and transparent for physicians. H.R. 2166, Ensuring Parity in MA and PACE for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021 Issue: Support extending telehealth payment parity and ending geographic origination site restriction. H.R. 2163/S. 464, Safe Step Act Issue: Support requiring insurers to implement a clear and fair appeals that allows step therapy to be bypassed in medically necessary circumstances.

H.R. 3137, Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 Issue: Support streamlining prior authorization procedures to be more seamless, automated, and transparent for physicians. H.R. 2166, Ensuring Parity in MA and PACE for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021 Issue: Support extending telehealth payment parity and ending geographic origination site restriction. H.R. 2163/S. 464, Safe Step Act Issue: Support requiring insurers to implement a clear and fair appeals that allows step therapy to be bypassed in medically necessary circumstances.

H.R. 2256/S. 834, Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2021 Issue: To expand the physician workforce by funding new Medicare-supported graduate medical education (GME) positions. H.R. 1868, Preventing Across-the-Board Direct Spending Cuts Issue: Support extending the moratorium on the Medicare sequester and act to prevent mandatory PAYGO cuts, including 4% Medicare spending sequestration, stemming from the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. H.R. 315/S.748, Medicare Sequester Moratorium Act of 2021 Issue: Support eliminating Medicare sequester cuts through the duration of the public health emergency. H.R. 3322/S. 826, Medicare Patient Empowerment Act of 2021 Support: Support authorizing Medicare payment option for patients and eligible professionals to freely contract Medicare fee-for-service items and services. Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) Issue: Support measures to mitigate expected reductions to the Medicare conversion factor set to take effect in 2022. Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA) Issue: Support request for an oversight hearing on the implementation of MACRA and physician-focused value-based care initiatives.

H.R. 1667/S. 610, Dr. Lorna Breene Health Care Provider Protection Act Issue: Support the authorization of funds to prevent mental and behavioral health conditions for health care professionals. H.R. 944, Expanding Access to Specialty Care in Rural Areas Issue: Support providing student loan forgiveness to specialty medicine physicians who serve in rural communities. H.R. 3021, Coronavirus Provider Protection Act Issue: Support COVID-19 related liability protections for health care providers during public health emergency. P.L. 116-260, Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021, No Surprises Act Issue: Support Congressional efforts to ensure that the regulatory implementation of the No Surprises Act matches congressional intent.

H.R. 3137, Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 Issue: Support streamlining prior authorization procedures to be more seamless, automated, and transparent for physicians. H.R. 2166, Ensuring Parity in MA and PACE for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021 Issue: Support extending telehealth payment parity and ending geographic origination site restriction. H.R. 2163/S. 464, Safe Step Act Issue: Support requiring insurers to implement a clear and fair appeals that allows step therapy to be bypassed in medically necessary circumstances.

H.R. 2256/S. 834, Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2021 Issue: To expand the physician workforce by funding new Medicare-supported graduate medical education (GME) positions. H.R. 1868, Preventing Across-the-Board Direct Spending Cuts Issue: Support extending the moratorium on the Medicare sequester and act to prevent mandatory PAYGO cuts, including 4% Medicare spending sequestration, stemming from the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. H.R. 315/S.748, Medicare Sequester Moratorium Act of 2021 Issue: Support eliminating Medicare sequester cuts through the duration of the public health emergency. H.R. 3322/S. 826, Medicare Patient Empowerment Act of 2021 Support: Support authorizing Medicare payment option for patients and eligible professionals to freely contract Medicare fee-for-service items and services. Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) Issue: Support measures to mitigate expected reductions to the Medicare conversion factor set to take effect in 2022. Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA) Issue: Support request for an oversight hearing on the implementation of MACRA and physician-focused value-based care initiatives.

Request for an Oversight Hearing on the Implementation of MACRA and Physician-focused Value-based Care Initiatives. Support for Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act(S. 834) to expand the physician workforce by gradually raising the number of Medicare-supported GME positions by 2,000 per year for seven years, for a total of 14,000 new slots. Support for H.R. 1868, to extend the moratorium on the Medicare sequester and act to prevent mandatory PAYGO cuts, including 4% Medicare spending sequestration, stemming from the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. Thank you for to House/Senate leadership for alleviated payment cuts to providers across the health care delivery system set to take effect under the 2021 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) via language in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021. Support of H.R. 315/S.748 the Medicare Sequester Moratorium Act of 2021 to eliminate Medicare sequester cuts through the duration of the public health emergency (PHE). Thank you to Congressional leadership for expansion of Medicare funded Graduate Medical Education (GME) slots in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 and ask to work towards additional support in the future.

H.R. 2256/S. 834, Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2021 Issue: To expand the physician workforce by funding new Medicare-supported graduate medical education (GME) positions. H.R. 1868, Preventing Across-the-Board Direct Spending Cuts Issue: Support extending the moratorium on the Medicare sequester and act to prevent mandatory PAYGO cuts, including 4% Medicare spending sequestration, stemming from the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. H.R. 315/S.748, Medicare Sequester Moratorium Act of 2021 Issue: Support eliminating Medicare sequester cuts through the duration of the public health emergency. H.R. 3322/S. 826, Medicare Patient Empowerment Act of 2021 Support: Support authorizing Medicare payment option for patients and eligible professionals to freely contract Medicare fee-for-service items and services. Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) Issue: Support measures to mitigate expected reductions to the Medicare conversion factor set to take effect in 2022. Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA) Issue: Support request for an oversight hearing on the implementation of MACRA and physician-focused value-based care initiatives.

Support of H.R. 1667 and S. 610 "Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act" Helps reduce and prevent mental and behavioral health conditions for health care professionals. Support of H.R. 944 to provide student loan forgiveness for those practicing in rural areas.

H.R. 1667/S. 610, Dr. Lorna Breene Health Care Provider Protection Act Issue: Support the authorization of funds to prevent mental and behavioral health conditions for health care professionals. H.R. 944, Expanding Access to Specialty Care in Rural Areas Issue: Support providing student loan forgiveness to specialty medicine physicians who serve in rural communities. H.R. 3021, Coronavirus Provider Protection Act Issue: Support COVID-19 related liability protections for health care providers during public health emergency. P.L. 116-260, Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021, No Surprises Act Issue: Support Congressional efforts to ensure that the regulatory implementation of the No Surprises Act matches congressional intent.

Reforming prior authorization procedures to be more seamless, automated, and transparent for physicians. Working to extend telehealth payment parity and ending geographic origination site restriction. Support of the Safe Step ACt (HR 2163/S. 464) to help patients and physicians by requiring insurers to implement a clear and fair appeals process that is easily accessible on the plans website that allows step therapy to be bypassed in medically necessary circumstances such as when a patient is already stable on a therapy

H.R. 3137, Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 Issue: Support streamlining prior authorization procedures to be more seamless, automated, and transparent for physicians. H.R. 2166, Ensuring Parity in MA and PACE for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021 Issue: Support extending telehealth payment parity and ending geographic origination site restriction. H.R. 2163/S. 464, Safe Step Act Issue: Support requiring insurers to implement a clear and fair appeals that allows step therapy to be bypassed in medically necessary circumstances.

Support of H.R. 1667 and S. 610 "Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act" Helps reduce and prevent mental and behavioral health conditions for health care professionals. Support of H.R. 944 to provide student loan forgiveness for those practicing in rural areas.

H.R. 1667/S. 610, Dr. Lorna Breene Health Care Provider Protection Act Issue: Support the authorization of funds to prevent mental and behavioral health conditions for health care professionals. H.R. 944, Expanding Access to Specialty Care in Rural Areas Issue: Support providing student loan forgiveness to specialty medicine physicians who serve in rural communities. H.R. 3021, Coronavirus Provider Protection Act Issue: Support COVID-19 related liability protections for health care providers during public health emergency. P.L. 116-260, Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021, No Surprises Act Issue: Support Congressional efforts to ensure that the regulatory implementation of the No Surprises Act matches congressional intent.

H.R. 2256/S. 834, Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2021 Issue: To expand the physician workforce by funding new Medicare-supported graduate medical education (GME) positions. H.R. 1868, Preventing Across-the-Board Direct Spending Cuts Issue: Support extending the moratorium on the Medicare sequester and act to prevent mandatory PAYGO cuts, including 4% Medicare spending sequestration, stemming from the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. H.R. 315/S.748, Medicare Sequester Moratorium Act of 2021 Issue: Support eliminating Medicare sequester cuts through the duration of the public health emergency. H.R. 3322/S. 826, Medicare Patient Empowerment Act of 2021 Support: Support authorizing Medicare payment option for patients and eligible professionals to freely contract Medicare fee-for-service items and services. Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) Issue: Support measures to mitigate expected reductions to the Medicare conversion factor set to take effect in 2022. Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA) Issue: Support request for an oversight hearing on the implementation of MACRA and physician-focused value-based care initiatives.

Request for an Oversight Hearing on the Implementation of MACRA and Physician-focused Value-based Care Initiatives. Support for Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act(S. 834) to expand the physician workforce by gradually raising the number of Medicare-supported GME positions by 2,000 per year for seven years, for a total of 14,000 new slots. Support for H.R. 1868, to extend the moratorium on the Medicare sequester and act to prevent mandatory PAYGO cuts, including 4% Medicare spending sequestration, stemming from the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. Thank you for to House/Senate leadership for alleviated payment cuts to providers across the health care delivery system set to take effect under the 2021 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) via language in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021. Support of H.R. 315/S.748 the Medicare Sequester Moratorium Act of 2021 to eliminate Medicare sequester cuts through the duration of the public health emergency (PHE). Thank you to Congressional leadership for expansion of Medicare funded Graduate Medical Education (GME) slots in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 and ask to work towards additional support in the future.

H.R. 2256/S. 834, Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2021 Issue: To expand the physician workforce by funding new Medicare-supported graduate medical education (GME) positions. H.R. 1868, Preventing Across-the-Board Direct Spending Cuts Issue: Support extending the moratorium on the Medicare sequester and act to prevent mandatory PAYGO cuts, including 4% Medicare spending sequestration, stemming from the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. H.R. 315/S.748, Medicare Sequester Moratorium Act of 2021 Issue: Support eliminating Medicare sequester cuts through the duration of the public health emergency. H.R. 3322/S. 826, Medicare Patient Empowerment Act of 2021 Support: Support authorizing Medicare payment option for patients and eligible professionals to freely contract Medicare fee-for-service items and services. Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) Issue: Support measures to mitigate expected reductions to the Medicare conversion factor set to take effect in 2022. Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA) Issue: Support request for an oversight hearing on the implementation of MACRA and physician-focused value-based care initiatives.

H.R. 2256/S. 834, Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2021 Issue: To expand the physician workforce by funding new Medicare-supported graduate medical education (GME) positions. H.R. 1868, Preventing Across-the-Board Direct Spending Cuts Issue: Support extending the moratorium on the Medicare sequester and act to prevent mandatory PAYGO cuts, including 4% Medicare spending sequestration, stemming from the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. H.R. 315/S.748, Medicare Sequester Moratorium Act of 2021 Issue: Support eliminating Medicare sequester cuts through the duration of the public health emergency. H.R. 3322/S. 826, Medicare Patient Empowerment Act of 2021 Support: Support authorizing Medicare payment option for patients and eligible professionals to freely contract Medicare fee-for-service items and services. Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) Issue: Support measures to mitigate expected reductions to the Medicare conversion factor set to take effect in 2022. Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA) Issue: Support request for an oversight hearing on the implementation of MACRA and physician-focused value-based care initiatives.

Request for an Oversight Hearing on the Implementation of MACRA and Physician-focused Value-based Care Initiatives. Support for Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act(S. 834) to expand the physician workforce by gradually raising the number of Medicare-supported GME positions by 2,000 per year for seven years, for a total of 14,000 new slots. Support for H.R. 1868, to extend the moratorium on the Medicare sequester and act to prevent mandatory PAYGO cuts, including 4% Medicare spending sequestration, stemming from the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. Thank you for to House/Senate leadership for alleviated payment cuts to providers across the health care delivery system set to take effect under the 2021 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) via language in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021. Support of H.R. 315/S.748 the Medicare Sequester Moratorium Act of 2021 to eliminate Medicare sequester cuts through the duration of the public health emergency (PHE). Thank you to Congressional leadership for expansion of Medicare funded Graduate Medical Education (GME) slots in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 and ask to work towards additional support in the future.

HR 8505 - Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) budget neutrality HR 8702 - Holding Providers Harmless From Medicare Cuts During COVID-19 Act of 2020 HR 2282 and S. 966 - The Medicare Care Coordination Improvement Act - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to modernize the physician self-referral prohibitions to promote care coordination in the merit-based incentive payment system and to facilitate physician practice participation in alternative payment models under the Medicare program, and for other purposes S. 348 - Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act, to provide Medicare funding for additional residency training slots H.R. 1763 - Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act, to provide Medicare funding for additional residency training slots HR 3107 - Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act - streamlining prior authorization proccess in Medicare Advantage space

HR 8505 - Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) budget neutrality HR 8702 - Holding Providers Harmless From Medicare Cuts During COVID-19 Act of 2020 HR 2282 and S. 966 - The Medicare Care Coordination Improvement Act - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to modernize the physician self-referral prohibitions to promote care coordination in the merit-based incentive payment system and to facilitate physician practice participation in alternative payment models under the Medicare program, and for other purposes S. 348 - Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act, to provide Medicare funding for additional residency training slots H.R. 1763 - Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act, to provide Medicare funding for additional residency training slots HR 3107 - Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act - streamlining prior authorization proccess in Medicare Advantage space

HR 8505 - Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) budget neutrality HR 8702 - Holding Providers Harmless From Medicare Cuts During COVID-19 Act of 2020 HR 2282 and S. 966 - The Medicare Care Coordination Improvement Act - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to modernize the physician self-referral prohibitions to promote care coordination in the merit-based incentive payment system and to facilitate physician practice participation in alternative payment models under the Medicare program, and for other purposes S. 348 - Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act, to provide Medicare funding for additional residency training slots H.R. 1763 - Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act, to provide Medicare funding for additional residency training slots HR 3107 - Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act - streamlining prior authorization proccess in Medicare Advantage space

S 1350: The Good Samaritan Health Professionals Act H.R.7059: Coronavirus Provider Protection Act: COVID-19-related medical liability protections No bill: Compromise legislation to provide protections for health insurance consumers from surprise medical bills No bill: COVID-19 relief, including additional financial support for physician practices, medical liability protections, suspending Medicares budget neutrality requirements, enhanced telemedicine, prior authorization relief

S. 4525 - Eliminating the Provider Relief Fund Tax Penalties Act: making provider relief funds non-taxable H.R. 7819 - Eliminating the Provider Relief Fund Tax Penalties Act: making provider relief funds non-taxable

HR 8505 - Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) budget neutrality HR 8702 - Holding Providers Harmless From Medicare Cuts During COVID-19 Act of 2020 HR 2282 and S. 966 - The Medicare Care Coordination Improvement Act - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to modernize the physician self-referral prohibitions to promote care coordination in the merit-based incentive payment system and to facilitate physician practice participation in alternative payment models under the Medicare program, and for other purposes S. 348 - Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act, to provide Medicare funding for additional residency training slots H.R. 1763 - Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act, to provide Medicare funding for additional residency training slots HR 3107 - Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act - streamlining prior authorization proccess in Medicare Advantage space

HR 8505 - Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) budget neutrality HR 8702 - Holding Providers Harmless From Medicare Cuts During COVID-19 Act of 2020 HR 2282 and S. 966 - The Medicare Care Coordination Improvement Act - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to modernize the physician self-referral prohibitions to promote care coordination in the merit-based incentive payment system and to facilitate physician practice participation in alternative payment models under the Medicare program, and for other purposes S. 348 - Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act, to provide Medicare funding for additional residency training slots H.R. 1763 - Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act, to provide Medicare funding for additional residency training slots HR 3107 - Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act - streamlining prior authorization proccess in Medicare Advantage space

S 1350: The Good Samaritan Health Professionals Act H.R.7059: Coronavirus Provider Protection Act: COVID-19-related medical liability protections No bill: Compromise legislation to provide protections for health insurance consumers from surprise medical bills No bill: COVID-19 relief, including additional financial support for physician practices, medical liability protections, suspending Medicares budget neutrality requirements, enhanced telemedicine, prior authorization relief

HR 8505 - Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) budget neutrality HR 8702 - Holding Providers Harmless From Medicare Cuts During COVID-19 Act of 2020 HR 2282 and S. 966 - The Medicare Care Coordination Improvement Act - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to modernize the physician self-referral prohibitions to promote care coordination in the merit-based incentive payment system and to facilitate physician practice participation in alternative payment models under the Medicare program, and for other purposes S. 348 - Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act, to provide Medicare funding for additional residency training slots H.R. 1763 - Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act, to provide Medicare funding for additional residency training slots HR 3107 - Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act - streamlining prior authorization proccess in Medicare Advantage space

S. 4525 - Eliminating the Provider Relief Fund Tax Penalties Act: making provider relief funds non-taxable H.R. 7819 - Eliminating the Provider Relief Fund Tax Penalties Act: making provider relief funds non-taxable

HR 8505 - Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) budget neutrality HR 8702 - Holding Providers Harmless From Medicare Cuts During COVID-19 Act of 2020 HR 2282 and S. 966 - The Medicare Care Coordination Improvement Act - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to modernize the physician self-referral prohibitions to promote care coordination in the merit-based incentive payment system and to facilitate physician practice participation in alternative payment models under the Medicare program, and for other purposes S. 348 - Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act, to provide Medicare funding for additional residency training slots H.R. 1763 - Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act, to provide Medicare funding for additional residency training slots HR 3107 - Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act - streamlining prior authorization proccess in Medicare Advantage space