MICHAEL RODGERS

Senators Alexander-Murray legislative proposal - Supported the continuation of Cost-sharing Reduction payments and marketplace outreach for greater enrollment as well as the implementation of a reinsurance program. Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (H.R. 1676, S. 693) - Urged Congress to support palliative care education for medical providers and reduce barriers to care for patients with serious or life-threatening illnesses. Patient Choice and Quality Care Act (H.R. 2797, S. 1334) - Supported the compassionate delivery of healthcare services to those with serious advanced illnesses. The Raise Family Caregivers Act (H.R. 3759) - Supported the development of programs which assist caregivers in administering care to critically ill family members. (FDA-2017-N-5608) - Urged the FDA to consider the benefits of opioid prescribing in light of seriously ill patients, and to increase provider education guidelines on pain management, palliative care and opioid misuse while developing criteria for the Opioid Policy Steering Committee. Protecting Jessica Grubbs' Legacy Act (S. 1850)/ Overdose Prevention and Patient Safety Act (H.R. 6082) - Supported amending the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 to ensure provider access to patient substance abuse records. The Opioid Crisis Response Act of 2018 (S. 2680) - Supported palliative care patient access to pain management prescriptions. (CMS-9924-P) - Urged CMS to not finalize the proposed rule on short-term, limited-duration insurance plans.

Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (H.R. 1676, S. 693) - Urged Congress to support palliative care education for medical providers and reduce barriers to care for patients with serious or life-threatening illnesses. Patient Choice and Quality Care Act (H.R. 2797, S. 1334) - Supported the compassionate delivery of healthcare services to those with serious advanced illnesses. The Raise Family Caregivers Act (H.R. 3759) - Supported the development of programs which assist caregivers in administering care to critically ill family members. (FDA-2017-N-5608) - Urged the FDA to consider the benefits of opioid prescribing in light of seriously ill patients, and to increase provider education guidelines on pain management, palliative care and opioid misuse while developing criteria for the Opioid Policy Steering Committee. The Opioid Crisis Response Act of 2018 (S. 2680) - Supported palliative care patient access to pain management prescriptions. (CMS-9924-P) - Urged CMS to not finalize the proposed rule on short-term, limited-duration insurance plans.

Senators Alexander-Murray legislative proposal - Supported the continuation of Cost-sharing Reduction payments and marketplace outreach for greater enrollment as well as the implementation of a reinsurance program. Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (H.R. 1676, S. 639) - Urged Congress to support palliative care education for medical providers and reduce barriers to care for patients with serious or life-threatening illnesses. Patient Choice and Quality Care Act (H.R. 2797, S. 1334) - Supported the compassionate delivery of healthcare services to those with serious advanced illnesses. The Raise Family Caregivers Act (H.R. 3759) - Supported the development of programs which assist caregivers in administering care to critically ill family members. (FDA-2017-N-5608) - Urged the FDA to consider the benefits of opioid prescribing in light of seriously ill patients, and to increase provider education guidelines on pain management, palliative care and opioid misuse while developing criteria for the Opioid Policy Steering Committee. Protecting Jessica Grubbs' Legacy Act (S. 1850) - Supported amending the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 to ensure provider access to patient substance abuse records. The Opioid Crisis Response Act of 2018 (S. 2680) - Supported palliative care patient access to pain management prescriptions. (CMS-9924-P) - Urged CMS to not finalize the proposed rule on short-term, limited-duration insurance plans.

The Overdose Prevention and Safety Act (H.R. 3545) - Supported greater access to Substance Use Disorder treatment for Medicaid patients and the integration of opioid treatment records with state prescription monitoring programs. Senators Alexander-Murray legislative proposal - Supported the continuation of Cost-sharing Reduction payments and marketplace outreach for greater enrollment as well as the implementation of a reinsurance program. Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (H.R. 1676, S. 639) - Urged Congress to support palliative care education for medical providers and reduce barriers to care for patients with serious or life-threatening illnesses. Patient Choice and Quality Care Act (H.R. 2797, S. 1334) - Supported the compassionate delivery of healthcare services to those with serious advanced illnesses. The Raise Family Caregivers Act (H.R. 3759) - Supported the development of programs which assist caregivers in administering care to critically ill family members. (FDA-2017-N-5608) - Urged the FDA to consider the benefits of opioid prescribing in light of seriously ill patients, and to increase provider education guidelines on pain management, palliative care and opioid misuse while developing criteria for the Opioid Policy Steering Committee. The Legacy Act (S. 1850) - Supported amending the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 to ensure provider access to patient substance abuse records.

Individuals in Medicaid Deserve Care that is Appropriate and Responsible in its Execution Act (H.R. 5797) - Supported greater access to the full continuum of care in treating substance use disorders. Access to Telehealth Services for Opioid Use Disorder Act (H.R. 5603) - Urged Congress to support waiving telehealth requirements for Medicare beneficiaries receiving substance use disorder treatment. CHIP Mental Health Parity Act (H.R. 3192) - Supported equal access and classification of mental health and physical health services under the Children's Health Insurance Program. CRIB Act (S. 2899) - Supported pediatric population access to Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome treatment at residential pediatric recovery centers. Help for Moms and Babies Act (S. 2922) - Supported greater access for pregnant and postpartum women to substance use disorder treatment. Medication-Assisted Treatment Improvement Act (S. 2898) - Urged Congress to eliminate the lifetime caps on medication-assisted treatment services for substance use disorders. Medicaid Substance Use Disorder Treatment via Telehealth Act (S. 2904) - Supported greater access to substance use disorder telehealth treatment for Medicaid beneficiaries. TeleCAST Act (S. 2910) - Supported greater pediatric population access to telehealth services. eTREAT Act (S. 2901) - Supported greater substance use disorder telehealth treatment access for Medicare beneficiaries. Support for Patients and Communities Act (H.R. 6) - Supported the expansion and availability of substance use disorder treatment to recipients in the Medicaid, Medicare, and Children's Health Insurance Program as well as the inclusion of an IMD exception.

The Overdose Prevention and Safety Act (H.R. 3545 and H.R. 5795) - Supported greater access to substance use disorder treatment for Medicaid patients and the integration of opioid treatment records with state prescription monitoring programs. Individuals in Medicaid Deserve Care that is Appropriate and Responsible in its Execution Act (H.R. 5797) - Supported greater access to the full continuum of care in treating substance use disorders. Access to Telehealth Services for Opioid Use Disorder Act (H.R. 5603) - Urged Congress to support waiving telehealth requirements for Medicare beneficiaries receiving substance use disorder treatment. CHIP Mental Health Parity Act (H.R. 3192) - Supported equal access and classification of mental health and physical health services under the Children's Health Insurance Program. CRIB Act (S. 2899) - Supported pediatric population access to Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome treatment at residential pediatric recovery centers. Help for Moms and Babies Act (S. 2922) - Supported greater access for pregnant and postpartum women to substance use disorder treatment. Medication-Assisted Treatment Improvement Act (S. 2898) - Urged Congress to eliminate the lifetime caps on medication-assisted treatment services for substance use disorders. Medicaid Substance Use Disorder Treatment via Telehealth Act (S. 2904) - Supported greater access to substance use disorder telehealth treatment for Medicaid beneficiaries. TeleCAST Act (S. 2910) - Supported greater pediatric population access to telehealth services. eTREAT Act (S. 2901) - Supported greater substance use disorder telehealth treatment access for Medicare beneficiaries.

The Overdose Prevention and Safety Act (H.R. 3545 and H.R. 5795) - Supported greater access to substance use disorder treatment for Medicaid patients and the integration of opioid treatment records with state prescription monitoring programs. Individuals in Medicaid Deserve Care that is Appropriate and Responsible in its Execution Act (H.R. 5797) - Supported greater access to the full continuum of care in treating substance use disorders. Access to Telehealth Services for Opioid Use Disorder Act (H.R. 5603) - Urged Congress to support waiving telehealth requirements for Medicare beneficiaries receiving substance use disorder treatment. CHIP Mental Health Parity Act (H.R. 3192) - Supported equal access and classification of mental health and physical health services under the Children's Health Insurance Program. CRIB Act (S. 2899) - Supported pediatric population access to Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome treatment at residential pediatric recovery centers. Help for Moms and Babies Act (S. 2922) - Supported greater access for pregnant and postpartum women to substance use disorder treatment. Medication-Assisted Treatment Improvement Act (S. 2898) - Urged Congress to eliminate the lifetime caps on medication-assisted treatment services for substance use disorders. Medicaid Substance Use Disorder Treatment via Telehealth Act (S. 2904) - Supported greater access to substance use disorder telehealth treatment for Medicaid beneficiaries. TeleCAST Act (S. 2910) - Supported greater pediatric population access to telehealth services. eTREAT Act (S. 2901) - Supported greater substance use disorder telehealth treatment access for Medicare beneficiaries.

The Overdose Prevention and Safety Act (H.R. 3545) - Supported greater access to Substance Use Disorder treatment for Medicaid patients and the integration of opioid treatment records with state prescription monitoring programs. Senators Alexander-Murray legislative proposal - Supported the continuation of Cost-sharing Reduction payments and marketplace outreach for greater enrollment as well as the implementation of a reinsurance program. Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (H.R. 1676, S. 639) - Urged Congress to support palliative care education for medical providers and reduce barriers to care for patients with serious or life-threatening illnesses. Patient Choice and Quality Care Act (H.R. 2797, S. 1334) - Supported the compassionate delivery of healthcare services to those with serious advanced illnesses. The Raise Family Caregivers Act (H.R. 3759) - Supported the development of programs which assist caregivers in administering care to critically ill family members. (FDA-2017-N-5608) - Urged the FDA to consider the benefits of opioid prescribing in light of seriously ill patients, and to increase provider education guidelines on pain management, palliative care and opioid misuse while developing criteria for the Opioid Policy Steering Committee. The Legacy Act (S. 1850) - Supported amending the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 to ensure provider access to patient substance abuse records.

Senators Alexander-Murray legislative proposal - Supported the continuation of Cost-sharing Reduction payments and marketplace outreach for greater enrollment as well as the implementation of a reinsurance program. Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (H.R. 1676, S. 639) - Urged Congress to support palliative care education for medical providers and reduce barriers to care for patients with serious or life-threatening illnesses. Patient Choice and Quality Care Act (H.R. 2797, S. 1334) - Supported the compassionate delivery of healthcare services to those with serious advanced illnesses. The Raise Family Caregivers Act (H.R. 3759) - Supported the development of programs which assist caregivers in administering care to critically ill family members. (FDA-2017-N-5608) - Urged the FDA to consider the benefits of opioid prescribing in light of seriously ill patients, and to increase provider education guidelines on pain management, palliative care and opioid misuse while developing criteria for the Opioid Policy Steering Committee. Protecting Jessica Grubbs' Legacy Act (S. 1850) - Supported amending the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 to ensure provider access to patient substance abuse records. The Opioid Crisis Response Act of 2018 (S. 2680) - Supported palliative care patient access to pain management prescriptions. (CMS-9924-P) - Urged CMS to not finalize the proposed rule on short-term, limited-duration insurance plans.

The Overdose Prevention and Safety Act (H.R. 3545) - Supported greater access to Substance Use Disorder treatment for Medicaid patients and the integration of opioid treatment records with state prescription monitoring programs. Senators Alexander-Murray legislative proposal - Supported the continuation of Cost-sharing Reduction payments and marketplace outreach for greater enrollment as well as the implementation of a reinsurance program. Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (H.R. 1676, S. 639) - Urged Congress to support palliative care education for medical providers and reduce barriers to care for patients with serious or life-threatening illnesses. Patient Choice and Quality Care Act (H.R. 2797, S. 1334) - Supported the compassionate delivery of healthcare services to those with serious advanced illnesses. The Raise Family Caregivers Act (H.R. 3759) - Supported the development of programs which assist caregivers in administering care to critically ill family members. (FDA-2017-N-5608) - Urged the FDA to consider the benefits of opioid prescribing in light of seriously ill patients, and to increase provider education guidelines on pain management, palliative care and opioid misuse while developing criteria for the Opioid Policy Steering Committee. The Legacy Act (S. 1850) - Supported amending the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 to ensure provider access to patient substance abuse records.

Senators Alexander-Murray legislative proposal - Supported the continuation of Cost-sharing Reduction payments and marketplace outreach for greater enrollment as well as the implementation of a reinsurance program. Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (H.R. 1676, S. 693) - Urged Congress to support palliative care education for medical providers and reduce barriers to care for patients with serious or life-threatening illnesses. Patient Choice and Quality Care Act (H.R. 2797, S. 1334) - Supported the compassionate delivery of healthcare services to those with serious advanced illnesses. The Raise Family Caregivers Act (H.R. 3759) - Supported the development of programs which assist caregivers in administering care to critically ill family members. (FDA-2017-N-5608) - Urged the FDA to consider the benefits of opioid prescribing in light of seriously ill patients, and to increase provider education guidelines on pain management, palliative care and opioid misuse while developing criteria for the Opioid Policy Steering Committee. Protecting Jessica Grubbs' Legacy Act (S. 1850)/ Overdose Prevention and Patient Safety Act (H.R. 6082) - Supported amending the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 to ensure provider access to patient substance abuse records. The Opioid Crisis Response Act of 2018 (S. 2680) - Supported palliative care patient access to pain management prescriptions. (CMS-9924-P) - Urged CMS to not finalize the proposed rule on short-term, limited-duration insurance plans.

Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (H.R. 1676, S. 693) - Urged Congress to support palliative care education for medical providers and reduce barriers to care for patients with serious or life-threatening illnesses. Patient Choice and Quality Care Act (H.R. 2797, S. 1334) - Supported the compassionate delivery of healthcare services to those with serious advanced illnesses. The Raise Family Caregivers Act (H.R. 3759) - Supported the development of programs which assist caregivers in administering care to critically ill family members. (FDA-2017-N-5608) - Urged the FDA to consider the benefits of opioid prescribing in light of seriously ill patients, and to increase provider education guidelines on pain management, palliative care and opioid misuse while developing criteria for the Opioid Policy Steering Committee. The Opioid Crisis Response Act of 2018 (S. 2680) - Supported palliative care patient access to pain management prescriptions. (CMS-9924-P) - Urged CMS to not finalize the proposed rule on short-term, limited-duration insurance plans.

Urged Congress to delay the implementation of the Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) funding cuts for the next two years in the short-term continuing resolution bill, a five-year extension of the Medicare-dependent hospital program and an enhanced low-volume adjustment program. Urged Congress to reauthorize funding for the Children's Health Insurance Program (H.R. 3921, S. 1827).

Ensuring Medicaid Provides Opportunities for Widespread Equity, Resources, and Care Act (H.R.5306/S.2227) - Supported the re-authorization of funding for the Money Follows the Person Medicaid demonstration program. Support for Patients and Communities Act (H.R. 6) - Supported the expansion and availability of substance use disorder treatment to recipients in the Medicaid, Medicare, and Children's Health Insurance Program as well as the inclusion of an IMD exception.

Individuals in Medicaid Deserve Care that is Appropriate and Responsible in its Execution Act (H.R. 5797) - Supported greater access to the full continuum of care in treating substance use disorders. Access to Telehealth Services for Opioid Use Disorder Act (H.R. 5603) - Urged Congress to support waiving telehealth requirements for Medicare beneficiaries receiving substance use disorder treatment. CHIP Mental Health Parity Act (H.R. 3192) - Supported equal access and classification of mental health and physical health services under the Children's Health Insurance Program. CRIB Act (S. 2899) - Supported pediatric population access to Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome treatment at residential pediatric recovery centers. Help for Moms and Babies Act (S. 2922) - Supported greater access for pregnant and postpartum women to substance use disorder treatment. Medication-Assisted Treatment Improvement Act (S. 2898) - Urged Congress to eliminate the lifetime caps on medication-assisted treatment services for substance use disorders. Medicaid Substance Use Disorder Treatment via Telehealth Act (S. 2904) - Supported greater access to substance use disorder telehealth treatment for Medicaid beneficiaries. TeleCAST Act (S. 2910) - Supported greater pediatric population access to telehealth services. eTREAT Act (S. 2901) - Supported greater substance use disorder telehealth treatment access for Medicare beneficiaries. Support for Patients and Communities Act (H.R. 6) - Supported the expansion and availability of substance use disorder treatment to recipients in the Medicaid, Medicare, and Children's Health Insurance Program as well as the inclusion of an IMD exception.

The Overdose Prevention and Safety Act (H.R. 3545 and H.R. 5795) - Supported greater access to substance use disorder treatment for Medicaid patients and the integration of opioid treatment records with state prescription monitoring programs. Individuals in Medicaid Deserve Care that is Appropriate and Responsible in its Execution Act (H.R. 5797) - Supported greater access to the full continuum of care in treating substance use disorders. Access to Telehealth Services for Opioid Use Disorder Act (H.R. 5603) - Urged Congress to support waiving telehealth requirements for Medicare beneficiaries receiving substance use disorder treatment. CHIP Mental Health Parity Act (H.R. 3192) - Supported equal access and classification of mental health and physical health services under the Children's Health Insurance Program. CRIB Act (S. 2899) - Supported pediatric population access to Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome treatment at residential pediatric recovery centers. Help for Moms and Babies Act (S. 2922) - Supported greater access for pregnant and postpartum women to substance use disorder treatment. Medication-Assisted Treatment Improvement Act (S. 2898) - Urged Congress to eliminate the lifetime caps on medication-assisted treatment services for substance use disorders. Medicaid Substance Use Disorder Treatment via Telehealth Act (S. 2904) - Supported greater access to substance use disorder telehealth treatment for Medicaid beneficiaries. TeleCAST Act (S. 2910) - Supported greater pediatric population access to telehealth services. eTREAT Act (S. 2901) - Supported greater substance use disorder telehealth treatment access for Medicare beneficiaries.

The Overdose Prevention and Safety Act (H.R. 3545 and H.R. 5795) - Supported greater access to substance use disorder treatment for Medicaid patients and the integration of opioid treatment records with state prescription monitoring programs. Individuals in Medicaid Deserve Care that is Appropriate and Responsible in its Execution Act (H.R. 5797) - Supported greater access to the full continuum of care in treating substance use disorders. Access to Telehealth Services for Opioid Use Disorder Act (H.R. 5603) - Urged Congress to support waiving telehealth requirements for Medicare beneficiaries receiving substance use disorder treatment. CHIP Mental Health Parity Act (H.R. 3192) - Supported equal access and classification of mental health and physical health services under the Children's Health Insurance Program. CRIB Act (S. 2899) - Supported pediatric population access to Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome treatment at residential pediatric recovery centers. Help for Moms and Babies Act (S. 2922) - Supported greater access for pregnant and postpartum women to substance use disorder treatment. Medication-Assisted Treatment Improvement Act (S. 2898) - Urged Congress to eliminate the lifetime caps on medication-assisted treatment services for substance use disorders. Medicaid Substance Use Disorder Treatment via Telehealth Act (S. 2904) - Supported greater access to substance use disorder telehealth treatment for Medicaid beneficiaries. TeleCAST Act (S. 2910) - Supported greater pediatric population access to telehealth services. eTREAT Act (S. 2901) - Supported greater substance use disorder telehealth treatment access for Medicare beneficiaries.

Individuals in Medicaid Deserve Care that is Appropriate and Responsible in its Execution Act (H.R. 5797) - Supported greater access to the full continuum of care in treating substance use disorders. Access to Telehealth Services for Opioid Use Disorder Act (H.R. 5603) - Urged Congress to support waiving telehealth requirements for Medicare beneficiaries receiving substance use disorder treatment. CHIP Mental Health Parity Act (H.R. 3192) - Supported equal access and classification of mental health and physical health services under the Children's Health Insurance Program. CRIB Act (S. 2899) - Supported pediatric population access to Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome treatment at residential pediatric recovery centers. Help for Moms and Babies Act (S. 2922) - Supported greater access for pregnant and postpartum women to substance use disorder treatment. Medication-Assisted Treatment Improvement Act (S. 2898) - Urged Congress to eliminate the lifetime caps on medication-assisted treatment services for substance use disorders. Medicaid Substance Use Disorder Treatment via Telehealth Act (S. 2904) - Supported greater access to substance use disorder telehealth treatment for Medicaid beneficiaries. TeleCAST Act (S. 2910) - Supported greater pediatric population access to telehealth services. eTREAT Act (S. 2901) - Supported greater substance use disorder telehealth treatment access for Medicare beneficiaries. Support for Patients and Communities Act (H.R. 6) - Supported the expansion and availability of substance use disorder treatment to recipients in the Medicaid, Medicare, and Children's Health Insurance Program as well as the inclusion of an IMD exception.

The Overdose Prevention and Safety Act (H.R. 3545 and H.R. 5795) - Supported greater access to substance use disorder treatment for Medicaid patients and the integration of opioid treatment records with state prescription monitoring programs. Individuals in Medicaid Deserve Care that is Appropriate and Responsible in its Execution Act (H.R. 5797) - Supported greater access to the full continuum of care in treating substance use disorders. Access to Telehealth Services for Opioid Use Disorder Act (H.R. 5603) - Urged Congress to support waiving telehealth requirements for Medicare beneficiaries receiving substance use disorder treatment. CHIP Mental Health Parity Act (H.R. 3192) - Supported equal access and classification of mental health and physical health services under the Children's Health Insurance Program. CRIB Act (S. 2899) - Supported pediatric population access to Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome treatment at residential pediatric recovery centers. Help for Moms and Babies Act (S. 2922) - Supported greater access for pregnant and postpartum women to substance use disorder treatment. Medication-Assisted Treatment Improvement Act (S. 2898) - Urged Congress to eliminate the lifetime caps on medication-assisted treatment services for substance use disorders. Medicaid Substance Use Disorder Treatment via Telehealth Act (S. 2904) - Supported greater access to substance use disorder telehealth treatment for Medicaid beneficiaries. TeleCAST Act (S. 2910) - Supported greater pediatric population access to telehealth services. eTREAT Act (S. 2901) - Supported greater substance use disorder telehealth treatment access for Medicare beneficiaries.

Individuals in Medicaid Deserve Care that is Appropriate and Responsible in its Execution Act (H.R. 5797) - Supported greater access to the full continuum of care in treating substance use disorders. Access to Telehealth Services for Opioid Use Disorder Act (H.R. 5603) - Urged Congress to support waiving telehealth requirements for Medicare beneficiaries receiving substance use disorder treatment. CHIP Mental Health Parity Act (H.R. 3192) - Supported equal access and classification of mental health and physical health services under the Children's Health Insurance Program. CRIB Act (S. 2899) - Supported pediatric population access to Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome treatment at residential pediatric recovery centers. Help for Moms and Babies Act (S. 2922) - Supported greater access for pregnant and postpartum women to substance use disorder treatment. Medication-Assisted Treatment Improvement Act (S. 2898) - Urged Congress to eliminate the lifetime caps on medication-assisted treatment services for substance use disorders. Medicaid Substance Use Disorder Treatment via Telehealth Act (S. 2904) - Supported greater access to substance use disorder telehealth treatment for Medicaid beneficiaries. TeleCAST Act (S. 2910) - Supported greater pediatric population access to telehealth services. eTREAT Act (S. 2901) - Supported greater substance use disorder telehealth treatment access for Medicare beneficiaries. Support for Patients and Communities Act (H.R. 6) - Supported the expansion and availability of substance use disorder treatment to recipients in the Medicaid, Medicare, and Children's Health Insurance Program as well as the inclusion of an IMD exception.

Ensuring Medicaid Provides Opportunities for Widespread Equity, Resources, and Care Act (H.R.5306/S.2227) - Supported the re-authorization of funding for the Money Follows the Person Medicaid demonstration program. Support for Patients and Communities Act (H.R. 6) - Supported the expansion and availability of substance use disorder treatment to recipients in the Medicaid, Medicare, and Children's Health Insurance Program as well as the inclusion of an IMD exception.

Conscience Protection Act of 2017 (H.R. 644, S. 301) - Supported the permanent codification protections for individual and institutional health care providers' conscience rights and provide remedies for violations of those rights.

Conscience Protection Act of 2017 (H.R. 644, S. 301) - Supported the permanent codification protections for individual and institutional health care providers' conscience rights and provide remedies for violations of those rights.

Conscience Protection Act of 2017 (H.R. 644, S. 301) - Supported the permanent codification protections for individual and institutional health care providers' conscience rights and provide remedies for violations of those rights.

Conscience Protection Act of 2017 (H.R. 644, S. 301) - Supported the permanent codification protections for individual and institutional health care providers' conscience rights and provide remedies for violations of those rights.

Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (H.R. 1676, S. 693) - Urged Congress to support palliative care education for medical providers and reduce barriers to care for patients with serious or life-threatening illnesses. Patient Choice and Quality Care Act (H.R. 2797, S. 1334) - Supported the compassionate delivery of healthcare services to those with serious advanced illnesses. The Raise Family Caregivers Act (H.R. 3759) - Supported the development of programs which assist caregivers in administering care to critically ill family members. (FDA-2017-N-5608) - Urged the FDA to consider the benefits of opioid prescribing in light of seriously ill patients, and to increase provider education guidelines on pain management, palliative care and opioid misuse while developing criteria for the Opioid Policy Steering Committee. The Opioid Crisis Response Act of 2018 (S. 2680) - Supported palliative care patient access to pain management prescriptions. (CMS-9924-P) - Urged CMS to not finalize the proposed rule on short-term, limited-duration insurance plans.

The Overdose Prevention and Safety Act (H.R. 3545) - Supported greater access to Substance Use Disorder treatment for Medicaid patients and the integration of opioid treatment records with state prescription monitoring programs. Senators Alexander-Murray legislative proposal - Supported the continuation of Cost-sharing Reduction payments and marketplace outreach for greater enrollment as well as the implementation of a reinsurance program. Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (H.R. 1676, S. 639) - Urged Congress to support palliative care education for medical providers and reduce barriers to care for patients with serious or life-threatening illnesses. Patient Choice and Quality Care Act (H.R. 2797, S. 1334) - Supported the compassionate delivery of healthcare services to those with serious advanced illnesses. The Raise Family Caregivers Act (H.R. 3759) - Supported the development of programs which assist caregivers in administering care to critically ill family members. (FDA-2017-N-5608) - Urged the FDA to consider the benefits of opioid prescribing in light of seriously ill patients, and to increase provider education guidelines on pain management, palliative care and opioid misuse while developing criteria for the Opioid Policy Steering Committee. The Legacy Act (S. 1850) - Supported amending the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 to ensure provider access to patient substance abuse records.

Senators Alexander-Murray legislative proposal - Supported the continuation of Cost-sharing Reduction payments and marketplace outreach for greater enrollment as well as the implementation of a reinsurance program. Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (H.R. 1676, S. 639) - Urged Congress to support palliative care education for medical providers and reduce barriers to care for patients with serious or life-threatening illnesses. Patient Choice and Quality Care Act (H.R. 2797, S. 1334) - Supported the compassionate delivery of healthcare services to those with serious advanced illnesses. The Raise Family Caregivers Act (H.R. 3759) - Supported the development of programs which assist caregivers in administering care to critically ill family members. (FDA-2017-N-5608) - Urged the FDA to consider the benefits of opioid prescribing in light of seriously ill patients, and to increase provider education guidelines on pain management, palliative care and opioid misuse while developing criteria for the Opioid Policy Steering Committee. Protecting Jessica Grubbs' Legacy Act (S. 1850) - Supported amending the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 to ensure provider access to patient substance abuse records. The Opioid Crisis Response Act of 2018 (S. 2680) - Supported palliative care patient access to pain management prescriptions. (CMS-9924-P) - Urged CMS to not finalize the proposed rule on short-term, limited-duration insurance plans.

Senators Alexander-Murray legislative proposal - Supported the continuation of Cost-sharing Reduction payments and marketplace outreach for greater enrollment as well as the implementation of a reinsurance program. Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (H.R. 1676, S. 693) - Urged Congress to support palliative care education for medical providers and reduce barriers to care for patients with serious or life-threatening illnesses. Patient Choice and Quality Care Act (H.R. 2797, S. 1334) - Supported the compassionate delivery of healthcare services to those with serious advanced illnesses. The Raise Family Caregivers Act (H.R. 3759) - Supported the development of programs which assist caregivers in administering care to critically ill family members. (FDA-2017-N-5608) - Urged the FDA to consider the benefits of opioid prescribing in light of seriously ill patients, and to increase provider education guidelines on pain management, palliative care and opioid misuse while developing criteria for the Opioid Policy Steering Committee. Protecting Jessica Grubbs' Legacy Act (S. 1850)/ Overdose Prevention and Patient Safety Act (H.R. 6082) - Supported amending the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 to ensure provider access to patient substance abuse records. The Opioid Crisis Response Act of 2018 (S. 2680) - Supported palliative care patient access to pain management prescriptions. (CMS-9924-P) - Urged CMS to not finalize the proposed rule on short-term, limited-duration insurance plans.

Urged Congress to delay the implementation of the Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) funding cuts for the next two years in the short-term continuing resolution bill, a five-year extension of the Medicare-dependent hospital program and an enhanced low-volume adjustment program. Urged Congress to reauthorize funding for the Children's Health Insurance Program (H.R. 3921, S. 1827).

Ensuring Medicaid Provides Opportunities for Widespread Equity, Resources, and Care Act (H.R.5306/S.2227) - Supported the re-authorization of funding for the Money Follows the Person Medicaid demonstration program. Support for Patients and Communities Act (H.R. 6) - Supported the expansion and availability of substance use disorder treatment to recipients in the Medicaid, Medicare, and Children's Health Insurance Program as well as the inclusion of an IMD exception.

Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (H.R. 1676, S. 693) - Urged Congress to support palliative care education for medical providers and reduce barriers to care for patients with serious or life-threatening illnesses. Patient Choice and Quality Care Act (H.R. 2797, S. 1334) - Supported the compassionate delivery of healthcare services to those with serious advanced illnesses. The Raise Family Caregivers Act (H.R. 3759) - Supported the development of programs which assist caregivers in administering care to critically ill family members. (FDA-2017-N-5608) - Urged the FDA to consider the benefits of opioid prescribing in light of seriously ill patients, and to increase provider education guidelines on pain management, palliative care and opioid misuse while developing criteria for the Opioid Policy Steering Committee. The Opioid Crisis Response Act of 2018 (S. 2680) - Supported palliative care patient access to pain management prescriptions. (CMS-9924-P) - Urged CMS to not finalize the proposed rule on short-term, limited-duration insurance plans.

Senators Alexander-Murray legislative proposal - Supported the continuation of Cost-sharing Reduction payments and marketplace outreach for greater enrollment as well as the implementation of a reinsurance program. Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (H.R. 1676, S. 693) - Urged Congress to support palliative care education for medical providers and reduce barriers to care for patients with serious or life-threatening illnesses. Patient Choice and Quality Care Act (H.R. 2797, S. 1334) - Supported the compassionate delivery of healthcare services to those with serious advanced illnesses. The Raise Family Caregivers Act (H.R. 3759) - Supported the development of programs which assist caregivers in administering care to critically ill family members. (FDA-2017-N-5608) - Urged the FDA to consider the benefits of opioid prescribing in light of seriously ill patients, and to increase provider education guidelines on pain management, palliative care and opioid misuse while developing criteria for the Opioid Policy Steering Committee. Protecting Jessica Grubbs' Legacy Act (S. 1850)/ Overdose Prevention and Patient Safety Act (H.R. 6082) - Supported amending the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 to ensure provider access to patient substance abuse records. The Opioid Crisis Response Act of 2018 (S. 2680) - Supported palliative care patient access to pain management prescriptions. (CMS-9924-P) - Urged CMS to not finalize the proposed rule on short-term, limited-duration insurance plans.

Senators Alexander-Murray legislative proposal - Supported the continuation of Cost-sharing Reduction payments and marketplace outreach for greater enrollment as well as the implementation of a reinsurance program. Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (H.R. 1676, S. 639) - Urged Congress to support palliative care education for medical providers and reduce barriers to care for patients with serious or life-threatening illnesses. Patient Choice and Quality Care Act (H.R. 2797, S. 1334) - Supported the compassionate delivery of healthcare services to those with serious advanced illnesses. The Raise Family Caregivers Act (H.R. 3759) - Supported the development of programs which assist caregivers in administering care to critically ill family members. (FDA-2017-N-5608) - Urged the FDA to consider the benefits of opioid prescribing in light of seriously ill patients, and to increase provider education guidelines on pain management, palliative care and opioid misuse while developing criteria for the Opioid Policy Steering Committee. Protecting Jessica Grubbs' Legacy Act (S. 1850) - Supported amending the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 to ensure provider access to patient substance abuse records. The Opioid Crisis Response Act of 2018 (S. 2680) - Supported palliative care patient access to pain management prescriptions. (CMS-9924-P) - Urged CMS to not finalize the proposed rule on short-term, limited-duration insurance plans.

The Overdose Prevention and Safety Act (H.R. 3545 and H.R. 5795) - Supported greater access to substance use disorder treatment for Medicaid patients and the integration of opioid treatment records with state prescription monitoring programs. Individuals in Medicaid Deserve Care that is Appropriate and Responsible in its Execution Act (H.R. 5797) - Supported greater access to the full continuum of care in treating substance use disorders. Access to Telehealth Services for Opioid Use Disorder Act (H.R. 5603) - Urged Congress to support waiving telehealth requirements for Medicare beneficiaries receiving substance use disorder treatment. CHIP Mental Health Parity Act (H.R. 3192) - Supported equal access and classification of mental health and physical health services under the Children's Health Insurance Program. CRIB Act (S. 2899) - Supported pediatric population access to Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome treatment at residential pediatric recovery centers. Help for Moms and Babies Act (S. 2922) - Supported greater access for pregnant and postpartum women to substance use disorder treatment. Medication-Assisted Treatment Improvement Act (S. 2898) - Urged Congress to eliminate the lifetime caps on medication-assisted treatment services for substance use disorders. Medicaid Substance Use Disorder Treatment via Telehealth Act (S. 2904) - Supported greater access to substance use disorder telehealth treatment for Medicaid beneficiaries. TeleCAST Act (S. 2910) - Supported greater pediatric population access to telehealth services. eTREAT Act (S. 2901) - Supported greater substance use disorder telehealth treatment access for Medicare beneficiaries.

Individuals in Medicaid Deserve Care that is Appropriate and Responsible in its Execution Act (H.R. 5797) - Supported greater access to the full continuum of care in treating substance use disorders. Access to Telehealth Services for Opioid Use Disorder Act (H.R. 5603) - Urged Congress to support waiving telehealth requirements for Medicare beneficiaries receiving substance use disorder treatment. CHIP Mental Health Parity Act (H.R. 3192) - Supported equal access and classification of mental health and physical health services under the Children's Health Insurance Program. CRIB Act (S. 2899) - Supported pediatric population access to Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome treatment at residential pediatric recovery centers. Help for Moms and Babies Act (S. 2922) - Supported greater access for pregnant and postpartum women to substance use disorder treatment. Medication-Assisted Treatment Improvement Act (S. 2898) - Urged Congress to eliminate the lifetime caps on medication-assisted treatment services for substance use disorders. Medicaid Substance Use Disorder Treatment via Telehealth Act (S. 2904) - Supported greater access to substance use disorder telehealth treatment for Medicaid beneficiaries. TeleCAST Act (S. 2910) - Supported greater pediatric population access to telehealth services. eTREAT Act (S. 2901) - Supported greater substance use disorder telehealth treatment access for Medicare beneficiaries. Support for Patients and Communities Act (H.R. 6) - Supported the expansion and availability of substance use disorder treatment to recipients in the Medicaid, Medicare, and Children's Health Insurance Program as well as the inclusion of an IMD exception.

Individuals in Medicaid Deserve Care that is Appropriate and Responsible in its Execution Act (H.R. 5797) - Supported greater access to the full continuum of care in treating substance use disorders. Access to Telehealth Services for Opioid Use Disorder Act (H.R. 5603) - Urged Congress to support waiving telehealth requirements for Medicare beneficiaries receiving substance use disorder treatment. CHIP Mental Health Parity Act (H.R. 3192) - Supported equal access and classification of mental health and physical health services under the Children's Health Insurance Program. CRIB Act (S. 2899) - Supported pediatric population access to Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome treatment at residential pediatric recovery centers. Help for Moms and Babies Act (S. 2922) - Supported greater access for pregnant and postpartum women to substance use disorder treatment. Medication-Assisted Treatment Improvement Act (S. 2898) - Urged Congress to eliminate the lifetime caps on medication-assisted treatment services for substance use disorders. Medicaid Substance Use Disorder Treatment via Telehealth Act (S. 2904) - Supported greater access to substance use disorder telehealth treatment for Medicaid beneficiaries. TeleCAST Act (S. 2910) - Supported greater pediatric population access to telehealth services. eTREAT Act (S. 2901) - Supported greater substance use disorder telehealth treatment access for Medicare beneficiaries. Support for Patients and Communities Act (H.R. 6) - Supported the expansion and availability of substance use disorder treatment to recipients in the Medicaid, Medicare, and Children's Health Insurance Program as well as the inclusion of an IMD exception.

The Overdose Prevention and Safety Act (H.R. 3545 and H.R. 5795) - Supported greater access to substance use disorder treatment for Medicaid patients and the integration of opioid treatment records with state prescription monitoring programs. Individuals in Medicaid Deserve Care that is Appropriate and Responsible in its Execution Act (H.R. 5797) - Supported greater access to the full continuum of care in treating substance use disorders. Access to Telehealth Services for Opioid Use Disorder Act (H.R. 5603) - Urged Congress to support waiving telehealth requirements for Medicare beneficiaries receiving substance use disorder treatment. CHIP Mental Health Parity Act (H.R. 3192) - Supported equal access and classification of mental health and physical health services under the Children's Health Insurance Program. CRIB Act (S. 2899) - Supported pediatric population access to Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome treatment at residential pediatric recovery centers. Help for Moms and Babies Act (S. 2922) - Supported greater access for pregnant and postpartum women to substance use disorder treatment. Medication-Assisted Treatment Improvement Act (S. 2898) - Urged Congress to eliminate the lifetime caps on medication-assisted treatment services for substance use disorders. Medicaid Substance Use Disorder Treatment via Telehealth Act (S. 2904) - Supported greater access to substance use disorder telehealth treatment for Medicaid beneficiaries. TeleCAST Act (S. 2910) - Supported greater pediatric population access to telehealth services. eTREAT Act (S. 2901) - Supported greater substance use disorder telehealth treatment access for Medicare beneficiaries.

The Overdose Prevention and Safety Act (H.R. 3545 and H.R. 5795) - Supported greater access to substance use disorder treatment for Medicaid patients and the integration of opioid treatment records with state prescription monitoring programs. Individuals in Medicaid Deserve Care that is Appropriate and Responsible in its Execution Act (H.R. 5797) - Supported greater access to the full continuum of care in treating substance use disorders. Access to Telehealth Services for Opioid Use Disorder Act (H.R. 5603) - Urged Congress to support waiving telehealth requirements for Medicare beneficiaries receiving substance use disorder treatment. CHIP Mental Health Parity Act (H.R. 3192) - Supported equal access and classification of mental health and physical health services under the Children's Health Insurance Program. CRIB Act (S. 2899) - Supported pediatric population access to Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome treatment at residential pediatric recovery centers. Help for Moms and Babies Act (S. 2922) - Supported greater access for pregnant and postpartum women to substance use disorder treatment. Medication-Assisted Treatment Improvement Act (S. 2898) - Urged Congress to eliminate the lifetime caps on medication-assisted treatment services for substance use disorders. Medicaid Substance Use Disorder Treatment via Telehealth Act (S. 2904) - Supported greater access to substance use disorder telehealth treatment for Medicaid beneficiaries. TeleCAST Act (S. 2910) - Supported greater pediatric population access to telehealth services. eTREAT Act (S. 2901) - Supported greater substance use disorder telehealth treatment access for Medicare beneficiaries.

Individuals in Medicaid Deserve Care that is Appropriate and Responsible in its Execution Act (H.R. 5797) - Supported greater access to the full continuum of care in treating substance use disorders. Access to Telehealth Services for Opioid Use Disorder Act (H.R. 5603) - Urged Congress to support waiving telehealth requirements for Medicare beneficiaries receiving substance use disorder treatment. CHIP Mental Health Parity Act (H.R. 3192) - Supported equal access and classification of mental health and physical health services under the Children's Health Insurance Program. CRIB Act (S. 2899) - Supported pediatric population access to Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome treatment at residential pediatric recovery centers. Help for Moms and Babies Act (S. 2922) - Supported greater access for pregnant and postpartum women to substance use disorder treatment. Medication-Assisted Treatment Improvement Act (S. 2898) - Urged Congress to eliminate the lifetime caps on medication-assisted treatment services for substance use disorders. Medicaid Substance Use Disorder Treatment via Telehealth Act (S. 2904) - Supported greater access to substance use disorder telehealth treatment for Medicaid beneficiaries. TeleCAST Act (S. 2910) - Supported greater pediatric population access to telehealth services. eTREAT Act (S. 2901) - Supported greater substance use disorder telehealth treatment access for Medicare beneficiaries. Support for Patients and Communities Act (H.R. 6) - Supported the expansion and availability of substance use disorder treatment to recipients in the Medicaid, Medicare, and Children's Health Insurance Program as well as the inclusion of an IMD exception.

Individuals in Medicaid Deserve Care that is Appropriate and Responsible in its Execution Act (H.R. 5797) - Supported greater access to the full continuum of care in treating substance use disorders. Access to Telehealth Services for Opioid Use Disorder Act (H.R. 5603) - Urged Congress to support waiving telehealth requirements for Medicare beneficiaries receiving substance use disorder treatment. CHIP Mental Health Parity Act (H.R. 3192) - Supported equal access and classification of mental health and physical health services under the Children's Health Insurance Program. CRIB Act (S. 2899) - Supported pediatric population access to Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome treatment at residential pediatric recovery centers. Help for Moms and Babies Act (S. 2922) - Supported greater access for pregnant and postpartum women to substance use disorder treatment. Medication-Assisted Treatment Improvement Act (S. 2898) - Urged Congress to eliminate the lifetime caps on medication-assisted treatment services for substance use disorders. Medicaid Substance Use Disorder Treatment via Telehealth Act (S. 2904) - Supported greater access to substance use disorder telehealth treatment for Medicaid beneficiaries. TeleCAST Act (S. 2910) - Supported greater pediatric population access to telehealth services. eTREAT Act (S. 2901) - Supported greater substance use disorder telehealth treatment access for Medicare beneficiaries. Support for Patients and Communities Act (H.R. 6) - Supported the expansion and availability of substance use disorder treatment to recipients in the Medicaid, Medicare, and Children's Health Insurance Program as well as the inclusion of an IMD exception.

The Overdose Prevention and Safety Act (H.R. 3545 and H.R. 5795) - Supported greater access to substance use disorder treatment for Medicaid patients and the integration of opioid treatment records with state prescription monitoring programs. Individuals in Medicaid Deserve Care that is Appropriate and Responsible in its Execution Act (H.R. 5797) - Supported greater access to the full continuum of care in treating substance use disorders. Access to Telehealth Services for Opioid Use Disorder Act (H.R. 5603) - Urged Congress to support waiving telehealth requirements for Medicare beneficiaries receiving substance use disorder treatment. CHIP Mental Health Parity Act (H.R. 3192) - Supported equal access and classification of mental health and physical health services under the Children's Health Insurance Program. CRIB Act (S. 2899) - Supported pediatric population access to Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome treatment at residential pediatric recovery centers. Help for Moms and Babies Act (S. 2922) - Supported greater access for pregnant and postpartum women to substance use disorder treatment. Medication-Assisted Treatment Improvement Act (S. 2898) - Urged Congress to eliminate the lifetime caps on medication-assisted treatment services for substance use disorders. Medicaid Substance Use Disorder Treatment via Telehealth Act (S. 2904) - Supported greater access to substance use disorder telehealth treatment for Medicaid beneficiaries. TeleCAST Act (S. 2910) - Supported greater pediatric population access to telehealth services. eTREAT Act (S. 2901) - Supported greater substance use disorder telehealth treatment access for Medicare beneficiaries.

Individuals in Medicaid Deserve Care that is Appropriate and Responsible in its Execution Act (H.R. 5797) - Supported greater access to the full continuum of care in treating substance use disorders. Access to Telehealth Services for Opioid Use Disorder Act (H.R. 5603) - Urged Congress to support waiving telehealth requirements for Medicare beneficiaries receiving substance use disorder treatment. CHIP Mental Health Parity Act (H.R. 3192) - Supported equal access and classification of mental health and physical health services under the Children's Health Insurance Program. CRIB Act (S. 2899) - Supported pediatric population access to Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome treatment at residential pediatric recovery centers. Help for Moms and Babies Act (S. 2922) - Supported greater access for pregnant and postpartum women to substance use disorder treatment. Medication-Assisted Treatment Improvement Act (S. 2898) - Urged Congress to eliminate the lifetime caps on medication-assisted treatment services for substance use disorders. Medicaid Substance Use Disorder Treatment via Telehealth Act (S. 2904) - Supported greater access to substance use disorder telehealth treatment for Medicaid beneficiaries. TeleCAST Act (S. 2910) - Supported greater pediatric population access to telehealth services. eTREAT Act (S. 2901) - Supported greater substance use disorder telehealth treatment access for Medicare beneficiaries. Support for Patients and Communities Act (H.R. 6) - Supported the expansion and availability of substance use disorder treatment to recipients in the Medicaid, Medicare, and Children's Health Insurance Program as well as the inclusion of an IMD exception.

The Overdose Prevention and Safety Act (H.R. 3545 and H.R. 5795) - Supported greater access to substance use disorder treatment for Medicaid patients and the integration of opioid treatment records with state prescription monitoring programs. Individuals in Medicaid Deserve Care that is Appropriate and Responsible in its Execution Act (H.R. 5797) - Supported greater access to the full continuum of care in treating substance use disorders. Access to Telehealth Services for Opioid Use Disorder Act (H.R. 5603) - Urged Congress to support waiving telehealth requirements for Medicare beneficiaries receiving substance use disorder treatment. CHIP Mental Health Parity Act (H.R. 3192) - Supported equal access and classification of mental health and physical health services under the Children's Health Insurance Program. CRIB Act (S. 2899) - Supported pediatric population access to Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome treatment at residential pediatric recovery centers. Help for Moms and Babies Act (S. 2922) - Supported greater access for pregnant and postpartum women to substance use disorder treatment. Medication-Assisted Treatment Improvement Act (S. 2898) - Urged Congress to eliminate the lifetime caps on medication-assisted treatment services for substance use disorders. Medicaid Substance Use Disorder Treatment via Telehealth Act (S. 2904) - Supported greater access to substance use disorder telehealth treatment for Medicaid beneficiaries. TeleCAST Act (S. 2910) - Supported greater pediatric population access to telehealth services. eTREAT Act (S. 2901) - Supported greater substance use disorder telehealth treatment access for Medicare beneficiaries.

The Overdose Prevention and Safety Act (H.R. 3545 and H.R. 5795) - Supported greater access to substance use disorder treatment for Medicaid patients and the integration of opioid treatment records with state prescription monitoring programs. Individuals in Medicaid Deserve Care that is Appropriate and Responsible in its Execution Act (H.R. 5797) - Supported greater access to the full continuum of care in treating substance use disorders. Access to Telehealth Services for Opioid Use Disorder Act (H.R. 5603) - Urged Congress to support waiving telehealth requirements for Medicare beneficiaries receiving substance use disorder treatment. CHIP Mental Health Parity Act (H.R. 3192) - Supported equal access and classification of mental health and physical health services under the Children's Health Insurance Program. CRIB Act (S. 2899) - Supported pediatric population access to Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome treatment at residential pediatric recovery centers. Help for Moms and Babies Act (S. 2922) - Supported greater access for pregnant and postpartum women to substance use disorder treatment. Medication-Assisted Treatment Improvement Act (S. 2898) - Urged Congress to eliminate the lifetime caps on medication-assisted treatment services for substance use disorders. Medicaid Substance Use Disorder Treatment via Telehealth Act (S. 2904) - Supported greater access to substance use disorder telehealth treatment for Medicaid beneficiaries. TeleCAST Act (S. 2910) - Supported greater pediatric population access to telehealth services. eTREAT Act (S. 2901) - Supported greater substance use disorder telehealth treatment access for Medicare beneficiaries.

Individuals in Medicaid Deserve Care that is Appropriate and Responsible in its Execution Act (H.R. 5797) - Supported greater access to the full continuum of care in treating substance use disorders. Access to Telehealth Services for Opioid Use Disorder Act (H.R. 5603) - Urged Congress to support waiving telehealth requirements for Medicare beneficiaries receiving substance use disorder treatment. CHIP Mental Health Parity Act (H.R. 3192) - Supported equal access and classification of mental health and physical health services under the Children's Health Insurance Program. CRIB Act (S. 2899) - Supported pediatric population access to Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome treatment at residential pediatric recovery centers. Help for Moms and Babies Act (S. 2922) - Supported greater access for pregnant and postpartum women to substance use disorder treatment. Medication-Assisted Treatment Improvement Act (S. 2898) - Urged Congress to eliminate the lifetime caps on medication-assisted treatment services for substance use disorders. Medicaid Substance Use Disorder Treatment via Telehealth Act (S. 2904) - Supported greater access to substance use disorder telehealth treatment for Medicaid beneficiaries. TeleCAST Act (S. 2910) - Supported greater pediatric population access to telehealth services. eTREAT Act (S. 2901) - Supported greater substance use disorder telehealth treatment access for Medicare beneficiaries. Support for Patients and Communities Act (H.R. 6) - Supported the expansion and availability of substance use disorder treatment to recipients in the Medicaid, Medicare, and Children's Health Insurance Program as well as the inclusion of an IMD exception.

Conscience Protection Act of 2017 (H.R. 644, S. 301) - Supported the permanent codification protections for individual and institutional health care providers' conscience rights and provide remedies for violations of those rights.

Conscience Protection Act of 2017 (H.R. 644, S. 301) - Supported the permanent codification protections for individual and institutional health care providers' conscience rights and provide remedies for violations of those rights.

Conscience Protection Act of 2017 (H.R. 644, S. 301) - Supported the permanent codification protections for individual and institutional health care providers' conscience rights and provide remedies for violations of those rights.

Conscience Protection Act of 2017 (H.R. 644, S. 301) - Supported the permanent codification protections for individual and institutional health care providers' conscience rights and provide remedies for violations of those rights.

The Overdose Prevention and Safety Act (H.R. 3545) - Supported greater access to Substance Use Disorder treatment for Medicaid patients and the integration of opioid treatment records with state prescription monitoring programs. Senators Alexander-Murray legislative proposal - Supported the continuation of Cost-sharing Reduction payments and marketplace outreach for greater enrollment as well as the implementation of a reinsurance program. Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (H.R. 1676, S. 639) - Urged Congress to support palliative care education for medical providers and reduce barriers to care for patients with serious or life-threatening illnesses. Patient Choice and Quality Care Act (H.R. 2797, S. 1334) - Supported the compassionate delivery of healthcare services to those with serious advanced illnesses. The Raise Family Caregivers Act (H.R. 3759) - Supported the development of programs which assist caregivers in administering care to critically ill family members. (FDA-2017-N-5608) - Urged the FDA to consider the benefits of opioid prescribing in light of seriously ill patients, and to increase provider education guidelines on pain management, palliative care and opioid misuse while developing criteria for the Opioid Policy Steering Committee. The Legacy Act (S. 1850) - Supported amending the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 to ensure provider access to patient substance abuse records.

Senators Alexander-Murray legislative proposal - Supported the continuation of Cost-sharing Reduction payments and marketplace outreach for greater enrollment as well as the implementation of a reinsurance program. Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (H.R. 1676, S. 639) - Urged Congress to support palliative care education for medical providers and reduce barriers to care for patients with serious or life-threatening illnesses. Patient Choice and Quality Care Act (H.R. 2797, S. 1334) - Supported the compassionate delivery of healthcare services to those with serious advanced illnesses. The Raise Family Caregivers Act (H.R. 3759) - Supported the development of programs which assist caregivers in administering care to critically ill family members. (FDA-2017-N-5608) - Urged the FDA to consider the benefits of opioid prescribing in light of seriously ill patients, and to increase provider education guidelines on pain management, palliative care and opioid misuse while developing criteria for the Opioid Policy Steering Committee. Protecting Jessica Grubbs' Legacy Act (S. 1850) - Supported amending the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 to ensure provider access to patient substance abuse records. The Opioid Crisis Response Act of 2018 (S. 2680) - Supported palliative care patient access to pain management prescriptions. (CMS-9924-P) - Urged CMS to not finalize the proposed rule on short-term, limited-duration insurance plans.

Senators Alexander-Murray legislative proposal - Supported the continuation of Cost-sharing Reduction payments and marketplace outreach for greater enrollment as well as the implementation of a reinsurance program. Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (H.R. 1676, S. 693) - Urged Congress to support palliative care education for medical providers and reduce barriers to care for patients with serious or life-threatening illnesses. Patient Choice and Quality Care Act (H.R. 2797, S. 1334) - Supported the compassionate delivery of healthcare services to those with serious advanced illnesses. The Raise Family Caregivers Act (H.R. 3759) - Supported the development of programs which assist caregivers in administering care to critically ill family members. (FDA-2017-N-5608) - Urged the FDA to consider the benefits of opioid prescribing in light of seriously ill patients, and to increase provider education guidelines on pain management, palliative care and opioid misuse while developing criteria for the Opioid Policy Steering Committee. Protecting Jessica Grubbs' Legacy Act (S. 1850)/ Overdose Prevention and Patient Safety Act (H.R. 6082) - Supported amending the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 to ensure provider access to patient substance abuse records. The Opioid Crisis Response Act of 2018 (S. 2680) - Supported palliative care patient access to pain management prescriptions. (CMS-9924-P) - Urged CMS to not finalize the proposed rule on short-term, limited-duration insurance plans.

Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (H.R. 1676, S. 693) - Urged Congress to support palliative care education for medical providers and reduce barriers to care for patients with serious or life-threatening illnesses. Patient Choice and Quality Care Act (H.R. 2797, S. 1334) - Supported the compassionate delivery of healthcare services to those with serious advanced illnesses. The Raise Family Caregivers Act (H.R. 3759) - Supported the development of programs which assist caregivers in administering care to critically ill family members. (FDA-2017-N-5608) - Urged the FDA to consider the benefits of opioid prescribing in light of seriously ill patients, and to increase provider education guidelines on pain management, palliative care and opioid misuse while developing criteria for the Opioid Policy Steering Committee. The Opioid Crisis Response Act of 2018 (S. 2680) - Supported palliative care patient access to pain management prescriptions. (CMS-9924-P) - Urged CMS to not finalize the proposed rule on short-term, limited-duration insurance plans.

Urged Congress to protect the Medicaid coverage expansion in discussions relative to the repeal of the Affordable Care Act, and expressed concern against the restructuring of Medicaid in the American Health Care Act (H.R. 1628)

Urged Congress to protect the Medicaid coverage expansion in discussions relative to the repeal of the Affordable Care Act, and expressed concern against the restructuring of Medicaid in the American Health Care Act (H.R. 1628) and the Better Care Reconciliation Act. Urged Congress to delay the implementation of the Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) funding cuts (H.R. 3921). Urged Congress to reauthorize funding for the Children's Health Insurance Program (H.R. 3921, S. 1827).

The American Health Care Act (H.R. 1628); Better Care Reconciliation Act - Opposed the repeal and replacement of the Affordable Care Act and Medicaid expansion. Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (H.R. 1676, S. 639) - Urged Congress to support palliative care education for medical providers and reduce barriers to care for patients with serious or life-threatening illnesses. Patient Choice and Quality Care Act (H.R. 2797, S. 1334) - Supported the compassionate delivery of healthcare services to those with serious advanced illnesses.

Urged Congress to protect the Medicaid coverage expansion in discussions relative to the repeal of the Affordable Care Act, and expressed concern against the restructuring of Medicaid in the American Health Care Act (H.R. 1628) and the Better Care Reconciliation Act. Urged Congress to delay the implementation of the Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) funding cuts (H.R. 3921). Urged Congress to reauthorize funding for the Children's Health Insurance Program (H.R. 3921, S. 1827).

Urged Congress to protect the Medicaid coverage expansion in discussions relative to the repeal of the Affordable Care Act, and expressed concern against the restructuring of Medicaid in the American Health Care Act (H.R. 1628) and the Better Care Reconciliation Act. Urged Congress to reauthorize funding for the Children's Health Insurance Program (in reference to H.R. 2, Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act, 114th Congress).

The American Health Care Act (H.R. 1628); Better Care Reconciliation Act; Senators Graham-Cassidy legislative proposal; Senators Alexander-Murray legislative proposal - Opposed the repeal and replacement of the Affordable Care Act and Medicaid expansion. Supported the continuation of Cost-sharing Reduction payments and marketplace outreach for greater enrollment as well as the implementation of a reinsurance program. Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (H.R. 1676, S. 639) - Urged Congress to support palliative care education for medical providers and reduce barriers to care for patients with serious or life-threatening illnesses. Patient Choice and Quality Care Act (H.R. 2797, S. 1334) - Supported the compassionate delivery of healthcare services to those with serious advanced illnesses. The Raise Family Caregivers Act (H.R. 3759) - Supported the development of programs which assist caregivers in administering care to critically ill family members. (FDA-2017-N-5608) - Urged the FDA to consider the benefits of opioid prescribing in light of seriously ill patients, and to increase provider education guidelines on pain management, palliative care and opioid misuse while developing criteria for the Opioid Policy Steering Committee. The Legacy Act (S. 1850) - Supported amending the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 to ensure provider access to patient substance abuse records. Urged Congress to support Affordable Care Act insurance marketplace stabilization including upholding the individual insurance coverage mandate penalty.

The American Health Care Act (H.R. 1628) - Opposed the repeal and replacement of the Affordable Care Act and Medicaid expansion. Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (H.R. 1676, S. 639) - Urged Congress to support palliative care education for medical providers and reduce barriers to care for patients with serious or life-threatening illnesses.

The American Health Care Act (H.R. 1628); Better Care Reconciliation Act; Graham-Cassidy legislative proposal - Opposed the repeal and replacement of the Affordable Care Act and Medicaid expansion. Supported the continuation of Cost-sharing Reduction payments and marketplace outreach for greater enrollment as well as the implementation of a reinsurance program. Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (H.R. 1676, S. 639) - Urged Congress to support palliative care education for medical providers and reduce barriers to care for patients with serious or life-threatening illnesses. Patient Choice and Quality Care Act (H.R. 2797, S. 1334) - Supported the compassionate delivery of healthcare services to those with serious advanced illnesses. The Legacy Act (S. 1850) - Supported amending the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 to ensure provider access to patient substance abuse records. Urged Congress to support Affordable Care Act insurance marketplace stabilization.

The American Health Care Act (H.R. 1628); Better Care Reconciliation Act; Senators Graham-Cassidy legislative proposal; Senators Alexander-Murray legislative proposal - Opposed the repeal and replacement of the Affordable Care Act and Medicaid expansion. Supported the continuation of Cost-sharing Reduction payments and marketplace outreach for greater enrollment as well as the implementation of a reinsurance program. Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (H.R. 1676, S. 639) - Urged Congress to support palliative care education for medical providers and reduce barriers to care for patients with serious or life-threatening illnesses. Patient Choice and Quality Care Act (H.R. 2797, S. 1334) - Supported the compassionate delivery of healthcare services to those with serious advanced illnesses. The Raise Family Caregivers Act (H.R. 3759) - Supported the development of programs which assist caregivers in administering care to critically ill family members. (FDA-2017-N-5608) - Urged the FDA to consider the benefits of opioid prescribing in light of seriously ill patients, and to increase provider education guidelines on pain management, palliative care and opioid misuse while developing criteria for the Opioid Policy Steering Committee. The Legacy Act (S. 1850) - Supported amending the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 to ensure provider access to patient substance abuse records. Urged Congress to support Affordable Care Act insurance marketplace stabilization including upholding the individual insurance coverage mandate penalty.

The American Health Care Act (H.R. 1628); Better Care Reconciliation Act - Opposed the repeal and replacement of the Affordable Care Act and Medicaid expansion. Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (H.R. 1676, S. 639) - Urged Congress to support palliative care education for medical providers and reduce barriers to care for patients with serious or life-threatening illnesses. Patient Choice and Quality Care Act (H.R. 2797, S. 1334) - Supported the compassionate delivery of healthcare services to those with serious advanced illnesses.

The American Health Care Act (H.R. 1628); Better Care Reconciliation Act; Graham-Cassidy legislative proposal - Opposed the repeal and replacement of the Affordable Care Act and Medicaid expansion. Supported the continuation of Cost-sharing Reduction payments and marketplace outreach for greater enrollment as well as the implementation of a reinsurance program. Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (H.R. 1676, S. 639) - Urged Congress to support palliative care education for medical providers and reduce barriers to care for patients with serious or life-threatening illnesses. Patient Choice and Quality Care Act (H.R. 2797, S. 1334) - Supported the compassionate delivery of healthcare services to those with serious advanced illnesses. The Legacy Act (S. 1850) - Supported amending the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 to ensure provider access to patient substance abuse records. Urged Congress to support Affordable Care Act insurance marketplace stabilization.

The American Health Care Act (H.R. 1628) - Opposed the repeal and replacement of the Affordable Care Act and Medicaid expansion. Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (H.R. 1676, S. 639) - Urged Congress to support palliative care education for medical providers and reduce barriers to care for patients with serious or life-threatening illnesses.

The American Health Care Act (H.R. 1628); Better Care Reconciliation Act; Senators Graham-Cassidy legislative proposal; Senators Alexander-Murray legislative proposal - Opposed the repeal and replacement of the Affordable Care Act and Medicaid expansion. Supported the continuation of Cost-sharing Reduction payments and marketplace outreach for greater enrollment as well as the implementation of a reinsurance program. Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (H.R. 1676, S. 639) - Urged Congress to support palliative care education for medical providers and reduce barriers to care for patients with serious or life-threatening illnesses. Patient Choice and Quality Care Act (H.R. 2797, S. 1334) - Supported the compassionate delivery of healthcare services to those with serious advanced illnesses. The Raise Family Caregivers Act (H.R. 3759) - Supported the development of programs which assist caregivers in administering care to critically ill family members. (FDA-2017-N-5608) - Urged the FDA to consider the benefits of opioid prescribing in light of seriously ill patients, and to increase provider education guidelines on pain management, palliative care and opioid misuse while developing criteria for the Opioid Policy Steering Committee. The Legacy Act (S. 1850) - Supported amending the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 to ensure provider access to patient substance abuse records. Urged Congress to support Affordable Care Act insurance marketplace stabilization including upholding the individual insurance coverage mandate penalty.

The American Health Care Act (H.R. 1628); Better Care Reconciliation Act; Graham-Cassidy legislative proposal - Opposed the repeal and replacement of the Affordable Care Act and Medicaid expansion. Supported the continuation of Cost-sharing Reduction payments and marketplace outreach for greater enrollment as well as the implementation of a reinsurance program. Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (H.R. 1676, S. 639) - Urged Congress to support palliative care education for medical providers and reduce barriers to care for patients with serious or life-threatening illnesses. Patient Choice and Quality Care Act (H.R. 2797, S. 1334) - Supported the compassionate delivery of healthcare services to those with serious advanced illnesses. The Legacy Act (S. 1850) - Supported amending the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 to ensure provider access to patient substance abuse records. Urged Congress to support Affordable Care Act insurance marketplace stabilization.

The American Health Care Act (H.R. 1628); Better Care Reconciliation Act - Opposed the repeal and replacement of the Affordable Care Act and Medicaid expansion. Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (H.R. 1676, S. 639) - Urged Congress to support palliative care education for medical providers and reduce barriers to care for patients with serious or life-threatening illnesses. Patient Choice and Quality Care Act (H.R. 2797, S. 1334) - Supported the compassionate delivery of healthcare services to those with serious advanced illnesses.

The American Health Care Act (H.R. 1628); Better Care Reconciliation Act; Senators Graham-Cassidy legislative proposal; Senators Alexander-Murray legislative proposal - Opposed the repeal and replacement of the Affordable Care Act and Medicaid expansion. Supported the continuation of Cost-sharing Reduction payments and marketplace outreach for greater enrollment as well as the implementation of a reinsurance program. Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (H.R. 1676, S. 639) - Urged Congress to support palliative care education for medical providers and reduce barriers to care for patients with serious or life-threatening illnesses. Patient Choice and Quality Care Act (H.R. 2797, S. 1334) - Supported the compassionate delivery of healthcare services to those with serious advanced illnesses. The Raise Family Caregivers Act (H.R. 3759) - Supported the development of programs which assist caregivers in administering care to critically ill family members. (FDA-2017-N-5608) - Urged the FDA to consider the benefits of opioid prescribing in light of seriously ill patients, and to increase provider education guidelines on pain management, palliative care and opioid misuse while developing criteria for the Opioid Policy Steering Committee. The Legacy Act (S. 1850) - Supported amending the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 to ensure provider access to patient substance abuse records. Urged Congress to support Affordable Care Act insurance marketplace stabilization including upholding the individual insurance coverage mandate penalty.

Urged Congress to protect the Medicaid coverage expansion in discussions relative to the repeal of the Affordable Care Act, and expressed concern against the restructuring of Medicaid in the American Health Care Act (H.R. 1628) and the Better Care Reconciliation Act. Urged Congress to delay the implementation of the Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) funding cuts (H.R. 3921). Urged Congress to reauthorize funding for the Children's Health Insurance Program (H.R. 3921, S. 1827).

Urged Congress to protect the Medicaid coverage expansion in discussions relative to the repeal of the Affordable Care Act, and expressed concern against the restructuring of Medicaid in the American Health Care Act (H.R. 1628) and the Better Care Reconciliation Act. Urged Congress to delay the implementation of the Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) funding cuts (H.R. 3921). Urged Congress to reauthorize funding for the Children's Health Insurance Program (H.R. 3921, S. 1827).

Conscience Protection Act of 2017 (H.R. 644, S. 301) - Supported the permanent codification protections for individual and institutional health care providers' conscience rights and provide remedies for violations of those rights.

Conscience Protection Act of 2017 (H.R. 644, S. 301) - Supported the permanent codification protections for individual and institutional health care providers' conscience rights and provide remedies for violations of those rights.

Conscience Protection Act of 2017 (H.R. 644, S. 301) - Supported the permanent codification protections for individual and institutional health care providers' conscience rights and provide remedies for violations of those rights.

The American Health Care Act (H.R. 1628); Better Care Reconciliation Act - Opposed the repeal and replacement of the Affordable Care Act and Medicaid expansion. Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (H.R. 1676, S. 639) - Urged Congress to support palliative care education for medical providers and reduce barriers to care for patients with serious or life-threatening illnesses. Patient Choice and Quality Care Act (H.R. 2797, S. 1334) - Supported the compassionate delivery of healthcare services to those with serious advanced illnesses.

The American Health Care Act (H.R. 1628); Better Care Reconciliation Act; Graham-Cassidy legislative proposal - Opposed the repeal and replacement of the Affordable Care Act and Medicaid expansion. Supported the continuation of Cost-sharing Reduction payments and marketplace outreach for greater enrollment as well as the implementation of a reinsurance program. Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (H.R. 1676, S. 639) - Urged Congress to support palliative care education for medical providers and reduce barriers to care for patients with serious or life-threatening illnesses. Patient Choice and Quality Care Act (H.R. 2797, S. 1334) - Supported the compassionate delivery of healthcare services to those with serious advanced illnesses. The Legacy Act (S. 1850) - Supported amending the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 to ensure provider access to patient substance abuse records. Urged Congress to support Affordable Care Act insurance marketplace stabilization.

The American Health Care Act (H.R. 1628); Better Care Reconciliation Act; Senators Graham-Cassidy legislative proposal; Senators Alexander-Murray legislative proposal - Opposed the repeal and replacement of the Affordable Care Act and Medicaid expansion. Supported the continuation of Cost-sharing Reduction payments and marketplace outreach for greater enrollment as well as the implementation of a reinsurance program. Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (H.R. 1676, S. 639) - Urged Congress to support palliative care education for medical providers and reduce barriers to care for patients with serious or life-threatening illnesses. Patient Choice and Quality Care Act (H.R. 2797, S. 1334) - Supported the compassionate delivery of healthcare services to those with serious advanced illnesses. The Raise Family Caregivers Act (H.R. 3759) - Supported the development of programs which assist caregivers in administering care to critically ill family members. (FDA-2017-N-5608) - Urged the FDA to consider the benefits of opioid prescribing in light of seriously ill patients, and to increase provider education guidelines on pain management, palliative care and opioid misuse while developing criteria for the Opioid Policy Steering Committee. The Legacy Act (S. 1850) - Supported amending the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 to ensure provider access to patient substance abuse records. Urged Congress to support Affordable Care Act insurance marketplace stabilization including upholding the individual insurance coverage mandate penalty.

Urged Congress to protect the Medicaid coverage expansion in discussions relative to the repeal of the Affordable Care Act, and expressed concern against the restructuring of Medicaid in the American Health Care Act (H.R. 1628) and the Better Care Reconciliation Act. Urged Congress to delay the implementation of the Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) funding cuts (H.R. 3921). Urged Congress to reauthorize funding for the Children's Health Insurance Program (H.R. 3921, S. 1827).

Urged Congress to protect the Medicaid coverage expansion in discussions relative to the repeal of the Affordable Care Act, and expressed concern against the restructuring of Medicaid in the American Health Care Act (H.R. 1628) and the Better Care Reconciliation Act. Urged Congress to delay the implementation of the Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) funding cuts (H.R. 3921). Urged Congress to reauthorize funding for the Children's Health Insurance Program (H.R. 3921, S. 1827).

Conscience Protection Act of 2017 (H.R. 644, S. 301) - Supported the permanent codification protections for individual and institutional health care providers' conscience rights and provide remedies for violations of those rights.

Conscience Protection Act of 2017 (H.R. 644, S. 301) - Supported the permanent codification protections for individual and institutional health care providers' conscience rights and provide remedies for violations of those rights.

Conscience Protection Act of 2017 (H.R. 644, S. 301) - Supported the permanent codification protections for individual and institutional health care providers' conscience rights and provide remedies for violations of those rights.

The American Health Care Act (H.R. 1628) - Opposed the repeal and replacement of the Affordable Care Act and Medicaid expansion. Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (H.R. 1676, S. 639) - Urged Congress to support palliative care education for medical providers and reduce barriers to care for patients with serious or life-threatening illnesses.

The American Health Care Act (H.R. 1628); Better Care Reconciliation Act; Graham-Cassidy legislative proposal - Opposed the repeal and replacement of the Affordable Care Act and Medicaid expansion. Supported the continuation of Cost-sharing Reduction payments and marketplace outreach for greater enrollment as well as the implementation of a reinsurance program. Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (H.R. 1676, S. 639) - Urged Congress to support palliative care education for medical providers and reduce barriers to care for patients with serious or life-threatening illnesses. Patient Choice and Quality Care Act (H.R. 2797, S. 1334) - Supported the compassionate delivery of healthcare services to those with serious advanced illnesses. The Legacy Act (S. 1850) - Supported amending the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 to ensure provider access to patient substance abuse records. Urged Congress to support Affordable Care Act insurance marketplace stabilization.

The American Health Care Act (H.R. 1628); Better Care Reconciliation Act - Opposed the repeal and replacement of the Affordable Care Act and Medicaid expansion. Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (H.R. 1676, S. 639) - Urged Congress to support palliative care education for medical providers and reduce barriers to care for patients with serious or life-threatening illnesses. Patient Choice and Quality Care Act (H.R. 2797, S. 1334) - Supported the compassionate delivery of healthcare services to those with serious advanced illnesses.

The American Health Care Act (H.R. 1628); Better Care Reconciliation Act; Senators Graham-Cassidy legislative proposal; Senators Alexander-Murray legislative proposal - Opposed the repeal and replacement of the Affordable Care Act and Medicaid expansion. Supported the continuation of Cost-sharing Reduction payments and marketplace outreach for greater enrollment as well as the implementation of a reinsurance program. Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (H.R. 1676, S. 639) - Urged Congress to support palliative care education for medical providers and reduce barriers to care for patients with serious or life-threatening illnesses. Patient Choice and Quality Care Act (H.R. 2797, S. 1334) - Supported the compassionate delivery of healthcare services to those with serious advanced illnesses. The Raise Family Caregivers Act (H.R. 3759) - Supported the development of programs which assist caregivers in administering care to critically ill family members. (FDA-2017-N-5608) - Urged the FDA to consider the benefits of opioid prescribing in light of seriously ill patients, and to increase provider education guidelines on pain management, palliative care and opioid misuse while developing criteria for the Opioid Policy Steering Committee. The Legacy Act (S. 1850) - Supported amending the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 to ensure provider access to patient substance abuse records. Urged Congress to support Affordable Care Act insurance marketplace stabilization including upholding the individual insurance coverage mandate penalty.

Urged Congress to protect the Medicaid coverage expansion in discussions relative to the repeal of the Affordable Care Act, and expressed concern against the restructuring of Medicaid in the American Health Care Act (H.R. 1628) and the Better Care Reconciliation Act. Urged Congress to reauthorize funding for the Children's Health Insurance Program (in reference to H.R. 2, Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act, 114th Congress).

Conscience Protection Act of 2016 (H.R. 644, S. 304) - Supported the permanent codification protections for individual and institutional health care providers' conscience rights and provide remedies for violations of those rights.

Conscience Protection Act of 2016 (H.R. 644, S. 304) - Supported the permanent codification protections for individual and institutional health care providers' conscience rights and provide remedies for violations of those rights.

21st Century Cures Act (H.R. 34) - Expressed support for the legislation including the comprehensive mental health reform and Medicare readmission program modifications. Rural Community Hospital Demonstration Extension Act (S.607) - Expressed support for the Rural Community Hospital program to provide quality care to the elderly. Mental Health First Aid (H.R. 1877) - Urged Congress for the creation of additional programs to enable greater mental health awareness and access to timely treatment. Family First Prevention Services Act (H.R. 5456) - Promoted family-based care for special needs children. Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (H.R. 3119) - Urged Congress to support palliative care education for medical providers and reduce barriers to care for patients with serious or life-threatening illnesses. Mental Health Reform Act of 2016 (S. 2680) - Urged Congress to establish new grant programs to strengthen mental health parity. Mental Health Crisis Act (H.R. 2646) - Expressed support for Congress to provide improved crisis response services, increased research and early intervention, and integrated mental health, substance abuse and primary care.

Rural Community Hospital Demonstration Extension Act (S.607) - Expressed support for the Rural Community Hospital program to provide quality care to the elderly. Mental Health First Aid (H.R. 1877) - Urged Congress for the creation of additional programs to enable greater mental health awareness and access to timely treatment. Family First Prevention Services Act (H.R. 5456) - Promoted family-based care for special needs children. Expressed support for S.3129/H.R. 5613, providing for the extension of the enforcement moratorium on direct supervision requirements for outpatient therapeutic services in critical access and small rural hospitals through 2016. Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (H.R. 3119) - Urged Congress to support palliative care education for medical providers and reduce barriers to care for patients with serious or life-threatening illnesses. Mental Health Reform Act of 2016 (S. 2680) - Urged Congress to establish new grant programs to strengthen mental health parity. Mental Health Crisis Act (H.R. 2646) - Expressed support for Congress to provide improved crisis response services, increased research and early intervention, and integrated mental health, substance abuse and primary care.

Common Sense Savings Act of 2016 (H.R. 4725) Urged Congress to not cut critical funding for Medicaid, CHIP, and the Public and Prevention Fund. The Care Planning Act of 2015 (S. 1549) Expressed support of bipartisan legislation that would help ensure that Medicare patients facing serious or life-threatening illness have access to care planning and coordination of services to ensure patients receive the care they want and need. Promoting Access, Competition, and Equity Act of 2015 (HR 2513)- Urged opposition to expanding physician-owned hospitals under Medicare. Comments to the Senate Finance Committee's Chronic Care working group. Urged the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to release, in the immediate future, a final rule making modifications to the meaningful use requirements under the Medicare and Medicaid Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Programs for fiscal years (FY) 2015 to 2017. Support for the Medicaid program as currently structured.

Medicare Program; Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment Systems for Acute Care Hospitals and the Long-Term Care Hospital Prospective Payment System and Proposed Policy Changes and Fiscal Year 2017 Rates; Quality Reporting Requirements for Specific Providers; Graduate Medical Education; Hospital Notification Procedures Applicable to Beneficiaries Receiving Observation Services; and Technical Changes Relating to Costs for Organizational and Medicare Cost Reports; Proposed Rule (CMS-1655-P): Urges CMS to interpret and apply the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 to restore the 2017 documentation and coding adjustment amount to the .8 percent decrease; Restore .2 percentage points along with an additional .6 percentage points to compensate for three fiscal years of payment reductions; Transition to the use of uncompensated care costs, as derived from the worksheet S-10 data to a 5-year transition plan; Include the unreimbursed costs of public health care programs in the definition of uncompensated care; Provide the Medicare Outpatient Observation Notice in additional languages and in a consistent, clear time frame; Phase out and replace the use of PSI-90; Phase in the increase of the required electronic measures reported; Include sociodemographic factor risk adjustment as care quality measures. Common Sense Savings Act of 2016 (H.R. 4725) - Urged Congress to not cut critical funding for Medicaid, CHIP, and the Public and Prevention Fund. The Care Planning Act of 2015 (S. 1549)- Expressed support of bipartisan legislation that would help ensure that Medicare patients facing serious or life-threatening illness have access to care planning and coordination of services to ensure patients receive the care they want and need. Promoting Access, Competition, and Equity Act of 2015 (HR 2513)- Urged opposition to expanding physician-owned hospitals under Medicare. Comments to the Senate Finance Committee's Chronic Care working group. Urged the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to release, in the immediate future, a final rule making modifications to the meaningful use requirements under the Medicare and Medicaid Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Programs for fiscal years (FY) 2015 to 2017. Support for the Medicaid program as currently structured.

Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill (H.R. 2578) - Expressed support for Amendment 4720 to prevent suspected or known terrorists from obtaining guns, and Amendment 4750 to require background checks for all gun purchases online and at gun shows.

Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill (H.R. 2578) - Expressed support for Amendment 4720 to prevent suspected or known terrorists from obtaining guns, and Amendment 4750 to require background checks for all gun purchases online and at gun shows.