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Reported covered position: Sen. Portman, Sen. Brown, Rep. Ryan, Rep. Fudge, Rep. Gibbs, Rep. Renacci, Rep. Johnson, Rep. Joyce
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Issues related to Opioid abuse, Creating and Restoring Equal Access to Equivalent Samples Act H.R. 2212/S.794, Telemedicine issues, Wellness and Chronic disease issues, Diabetes,
Issues related to Opioid abuse, Creating and Restoring Equal Access to Equivalent Samples Act H.R. 2212/S.794, Telemedicine issues, Wellness and Chronic disease issues, Diabetes,
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CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION via CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION
2018 · first_quarter · 1A
Issues related to Opioid abuse, Creating and Restoring Equal Access to Equivalent Samples Act H.R. 2212/S.794, Telemedicine issues, Wellness and Chronic disease issues, Diabetes,
regulatory relief
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Issues related to Opioid abuse, Creating and Restoring Equal Access to Equivalent Samples Act H.R. 2212/S.794, Issues related to Population Health, Marijuana Effective Drug Studies Act (H.R. 4825), Regulatory Relief Issues, Issues related to Infant Mortality, Issues related to Emergency Medicine
Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act of 2017
Client: CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION · Firm: CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION
HRSA School-based Clinic Grant, Issues regarding minimum wage, Alzheimer's Disease Research Grant, Issues regarding economic development, Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act (HR. 392, S. 281)
Issues related to Opioid abuse, Creating and Restoring Equal Access to Equivalent Samples Act H.R. 2212/S.794, Issues related to Population Health, Marijuana Effective Drug Studies Act (H.R. 4825), Regulatory Relief Issues, Issues related to Infant Mortality, Issues related to Emergency Medicine
Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act of 2017
Client: CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION · Firm: CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION
HRSA School-based Clinic Grant, Issues regarding minimum wage, Alzheimer's Disease Research Grant, Issues regarding economic development, Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act (HR. 392, S. 281)
Local Coverage Determination Clarification Act of 2017
Client: CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION · Firm: CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION
Issues related to Opioid abuse, Creating and Restoring Equal Access to Equivalent Samples Act H.R. 2212/S.794, Issues related to Population Health, Marijuana Effective Drug Studies Act (H.R. 4825), Regulatory Relief Issues, Issues related to Infant Mortality, Issues related to Emergency Medicine
Local Coverage Determination Clarification Act of 2017
Client: CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION · Firm: CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION
Issues related to Opioid abuse, Creating and Restoring Equal Access to Equivalent Samples Act H.R. 2212/S.794, Telemedicine issues, Wellness and Chronic disease issues, Diabetes,
Local Coverage Determination Clarification Act of 2017
Client: CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION · Firm: CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION
Issues related to Opioid abuse, Creating and Restoring Equal Access to Equivalent Samples Act H.R. 2212/S.794, Telemedicine issues, Wellness and Chronic disease issues, Diabetes,
American Health Care Act; repeal and replace of Affordable Care Act; Medicaid funding; S. 464, Independence at Home Act; Creating High-Quality Results and Outcomes Necessary to Improve Chronic (CHRONIC) Care Act (S. 870); Telemedicine, Furthering Access to Stroke Telemedicine Act (H.R. 1148)
H.R. 1148, Furthering Access to Stroke Telemedicine Act; Telemedicine
American Health Care Act of 2017
Client: CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION · Firm: CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION
Graham-Cassidy healthcare legislation; American Health Care Act (H.R. 1628); Better Care Reconciliation Act; Monitored issues related to opioid legislation; Stop OD Act (H.R. 664); Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP); Population health; Health reform legislation; Telestroke/Telemedicine issues; Registered nurse staffing legislation; ACO's,
American Health Care Act of 2017
Client: CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION · Firm: CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION
Graham-Cassidy healthcare legislation; American Health Care Act (H.R. 1628); Better Care Reconciliation Act; Monitored issues related to opioid legislation; Stop OD Act (H.R. 664); Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP); Population health; Health reform legislation; Telemedicine issues; Registered nurse staffing legislation;
American Health Care Act of 2017
Client: CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION · Firm: CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION
Graham-Cassidy healthcare legislation; American Health Care Act (H.R. 1628); Better Care Reconciliation Act; Monitored issues related to opioid legislation; Stop OD Act (H.R. 664); Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP); Population health; Health reform legislation; Telestroke/Telemedicine issues; Registered nurse staffing legislation; ACO's,
Road to Recovery Act
Client: CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION · Firm: CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION
Opioid addiction epidemic; Public Law 111-148 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Generally, HR 1628 American Health Care Act of 2017, Better Care Reconciliation Act of 2017, Senate Discussion Draft, Telemedicine Issue, Value-based Care; HR 2938 Road to Recovery Act
To provide that the provision of the Medicare Program: Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment and Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment Systems and Quality Reporting Programs final regulation relating to changes in the payment amount for certain drugs and biologicals purchased under the 340B drug discount program shall have no force or effect, and for other purposes.
Client: CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION · Firm: CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION
Legislation to promote wellness in Medicare population, Coordination of CMS administrator visit to Cleveland Clinic, Medicare Payment for distance health, Workplace wellness issues, Medicare shared savings program, HR 4392 (340B legislation), Medicaid DSH, Medicare Advantage, Medicaid funding
To provide that the provision of the Medicare Program: Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment and Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment Systems and Quality Reporting Programs final regulation relating to changes in the payment amount for certain drugs and biologicals purchased under the 340B drug discount program shall have no force or effect, and for other purposes.
Client: CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION · Firm: CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION
Legislation to promote wellness in Medicare population, Coordination of CMS administrator visit to Cleveland Clinic, Medicare Payment for distance health, Workplace wellness issues, Medicare shared savings program, HR 4392 (340B legislation), Medicaid DSH, Medicare Advantage, Medicaid funding
Graham-Cassidy healthcare legislation; American Health Care Act (H.R. 1628); Better Care Reconciliation Act; Monitored issues related to opioid legislation; Stop OD Act (H.R. 664); Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP); Population health; Health reform legislation; Telemedicine issues; Registered nurse staffing legislation;
H.R. 664, Stem the Tide of Overdose Prevalence from Opiate Drugs Act; Opioid addiction epidemic;
Graham-Cassidy healthcare legislation; American Health Care Act (H.R. 1628); Better Care Reconciliation Act; Monitored issues related to opioid legislation; Stop OD Act (H.R. 664); Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP); Population health; Health reform legislation; Telestroke/Telemedicine issues; Registered nurse staffing legislation; ACO's,
Graham-Cassidy healthcare legislation; American Health Care Act (H.R. 1628); Better Care Reconciliation Act; Monitored issues related to opioid legislation; Stop OD Act (H.R. 664); Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP); Population health; Health reform legislation; Telestroke/Telemedicine issues; Registered nurse staffing legislation; ACO's,
Independence at Home Act of 2017
Client: CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION · Firm: CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION
American Health Care Act; repeal and replace of Affordable Care Act; Medicaid funding; S. 464, Independence at Home Act
Independence at Home Act of 2017
Client: CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION · Firm: CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION
American Health Care Act; repeal and replace of Affordable Care Act; Medicaid funding; S. 464, Independence at Home Act; Creating High-Quality Results and Outcomes Necessary to Improve Chronic (CHRONIC) Care Act (S. 870); Telemedicine, Furthering Access to Stroke Telemedicine Act (H.R. 1148)
Creating High-Quality Results and Outcomes Necessary to Improve Chronic (CHRONIC) Care Act of 2017
Client: CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION · Firm: CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION
American Health Care Act; repeal and replace of Affordable Care Act; Medicaid funding; S. 464, Independence at Home Act; Creating High-Quality Results and Outcomes Necessary to Improve Chronic (CHRONIC) Care Act (S. 870); Telemedicine, Furthering Access to Stroke Telemedicine Act (H.R. 1148)
IRA Assistance Act of 2009
Client: CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION · Firm: CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION
Opioid addiction epidemic; Public Law 111-148 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Generally, HR 1628 American Health Care Act of 2017, Better Care Reconciliation Act of 2017, Senate Discussion Draft, Telemedicine Issue, Value-based Care; HR 2938 Road to Recovery Act
Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015
Client: CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION · Firm: CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION
Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 (H.R. 1314), Section 603; provisions related to outpatient department reimbursements. Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016 (H.R. 2029); provisions related to research funding. Department of Defense Appropriations Act, FY2017; items pertaining to pain management and functional medicine. Department of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY2017; items pertaining to HRSA funding.
Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015
Client: CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION · Firm: CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION
Helping Hospitals Improve Patient Care Act (H.R. 5273); provisions related to Medicare Part B in outpatient facilities/HOPD reimbursement. Issues surrounding prior authorization of surgical care. Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 (H.R. 1314), Sec 603; provisions related to hospital outpatient reimbursements. FY 2017 Outpatient Prospective Payment System proposed and final rules. Hospital Quality Rating Transparency Act (H.R. 5927); provisions related to hospital quality reporting. Independence at Home Act of 2016 (S. 3130); general issues related to bill content. Issues related to the reimbursement of cancer care.
Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015
Client: CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION · Firm: CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION
Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 (H.R. 1314), Section 603; provisions related to outpatient department reimbursements. Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016 (H.R. 2029); provisions related to research funding. Department of Defense Appropriations Act, FY2017; items pertaining to pain management and functional medicine. Department of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY2017; items pertaining to HRSA funding.
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016
Client: CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION · Firm: CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION
Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 (H.R. 1314), Section 603; provisions related to outpatient department reimbursements. Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016 (H.R. 2029); provisions related to research funding. Department of Defense Appropriations Act, FY2017; items pertaining to pain management and functional medicine. Department of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY2017; items pertaining to HRSA funding.
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016
Client: CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION · Firm: CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION
Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 (H.R. 1314), Section 603; provisions related to outpatient department reimbursements. Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016 (H.R. 2029); provisions related to research funding. Department of Defense Appropriations Act, FY2017; items pertaining to pain management and functional medicine. Department of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY2017; items pertaining to HRSA funding.
Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2015
Client: CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION · Firm: CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION
Issues related to Medicare cancer payment policy. Better Health Rewards Act draft legislation; general issues. Issues related to Children's Hospital Graduate Medical Education (CHGME) program. Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (H.R. 2124); provisions related to distribution of resident slots within teaching hospitals.
Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2016
Client: CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION · Firm: CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION
Cancer Moonshot; issues related to hospital industry role within program. The Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act (H.R. 2646); provisions related to coordination of clinical care and research funding.
Increasing Competition in Pharmaceuticals Act (S. 2615); provisions related to hospital pharmacy operations. Promoting Responsible Opioid Prescribing Act of 2016 (H.R. 4499); all provisions generally.
Increasing Competition in Pharmaceuticals Act (S. 2615); provisions related to hospital pharmacy operations. Promoting Responsible Opioid Prescribing Act of 2016 (H.R. 4499); all provisions generally. Issues related to prescription drug shortages and generic drug pricing.
Comprehensive Opioid Abuse Reduction Act of 2016
Client: CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION · Firm: CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION
Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) (S. 524); provisions related to implementation of law within hospital settings. Comprehensive Opioid Abuse Reduction Act of 2016 (H.R. 5046); provisions related to the clinical management and treatment of opioid addiction. STOP OD Act of 2016 (H.R. 5432); provisions related to the medical response to opioid overdose. General issues related to population health and wellness. Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148); general issues related to ongoing implementation of the law.
Helping Hospitals Improve Patient Care Act of 2016
Client: CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION · Firm: CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION
Helping Hospitals Improve Patient Care Act (H.R. 5273); provisions related to Medicare Part B in outpatient facilities. Advancing Care for Exceptional (ACE) Kids Act (H.R. 546); provisions related to the care of medically complex pediatric patients. General issues related to Graduate Medical Education and proposed reforms.
Helping Hospitals Improve Patient Care Act of 2016
Client: CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION · Firm: CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION
Helping Hospitals Improve Patient Care Act (H.R. 5273); provisions related to Medicare Part B in outpatient facilities/HOPD reimbursement. Issues surrounding conditions of participation. Inpatient Prospective Payment System; issues surrounding inpatient hospital transfers. Social Security Amendments of 1983 (P. L. 98-21); issues related to exemptions. Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 (P.L. 114-74); issues surrounding Section 603. General issues related to provider-based billing. Hospital Quality Rating Transparency Act (H.R. 5927); provisions related to hospital quality reporting. Independence at Home Act of 2016 (S. 3130); general issues related to bill content. General issues related to Graduate Medical Education. Proposed bundled payments; issues related to post-acute care.
Helping Hospitals Improve Patient Care Act of 2016
Client: CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION · Firm: CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION
Helping Hospitals Improve Patient Care Act (H.R. 5273); provisions related to Medicare Part B in outpatient facilities/HOPD reimbursement. Issues surrounding prior authorization of surgical care. Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 (H.R. 1314), Sec 603; provisions related to hospital outpatient reimbursements. FY 2017 Outpatient Prospective Payment System proposed and final rules. Hospital Quality Rating Transparency Act (H.R. 5927); provisions related to hospital quality reporting. Independence at Home Act of 2016 (S. 3130); general issues related to bill content. Issues related to the reimbursement of cancer care.
Advancing Care for Exceptional (ACE) Kids Act (H.R. 546); provisions related to the care of medically complex pediatric patients. Stop OD Act (H.R. 5432), and other Opiate issues; general issues related to the role of clinical providers in the care of addicted patients. Never Again Act (H.R. 6108); provisions related to non-department facilities. Issues related to supporting organ donation. Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act (S.2424); generally
Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) (S. 524); provisions related to implementation of law within hospital settings. Comprehensive Opioid Abuse Reduction Act of 2016 (H.R. 5046); provisions related to the clinical management and treatment of opioid addiction. STOP OD Act of 2016 (H.R. 5432); provisions related to the medical response to opioid overdose. General issues related to population health and wellness. Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148); general issues related to ongoing implementation of the law.
Advancing Care for Exceptional (ACE) Kids Act (H.R. 546); provisions related to the care of medically complex pediatric patients. Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) (S. 524); provisions related to implementation of law within hospital settings. Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148); general issues related to ongoing implementation of the law. Never Again Act (H.R. 6108); provisions related to non-department facilities. Stop OD Act (H.R. 5432), and other Opiate issues; general issues related to the role of clinical providers in the care of addicted patients.
Advancing Care for Exceptional (ACE) Kids Act (H.R. 546); provisions related to the care of medically complex pediatric patients. Stop OD Act (H.R. 5432), and other Opiate issues; general issues related to the role of clinical providers in the care of addicted patients. Never Again Act (H.R. 6108); provisions related to non-department facilities. Issues related to supporting organ donation. Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act (S.2424); generally
Advancing Care for Exceptional (ACE) Kids Act (H.R. 546); provisions related to the care of medically complex pediatric patients. Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) (S. 524); provisions related to implementation of law within hospital settings. Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148); general issues related to ongoing implementation of the law. Never Again Act (H.R. 6108); provisions related to non-department facilities. Stop OD Act (H.R. 5432), and other Opiate issues; general issues related to the role of clinical providers in the care of addicted patients.
Helping Hospitals Improve Patient Care Act (H.R. 5273); provisions related to Medicare Part B in outpatient facilities. Advancing Care for Exceptional (ACE) Kids Act (H.R. 546); provisions related to the care of medically complex pediatric patients. General issues related to Graduate Medical Education and proposed reforms.
Hospital Quality Rating Transparency Act of 2016
Client: CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION · Firm: CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION
Helping Hospitals Improve Patient Care Act (H.R. 5273); provisions related to Medicare Part B in outpatient facilities/HOPD reimbursement. Issues surrounding prior authorization of surgical care. Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 (H.R. 1314), Sec 603; provisions related to hospital outpatient reimbursements. FY 2017 Outpatient Prospective Payment System proposed and final rules. Hospital Quality Rating Transparency Act (H.R. 5927); provisions related to hospital quality reporting. Independence at Home Act of 2016 (S. 3130); general issues related to bill content. Issues related to the reimbursement of cancer care.
Hospital Quality Rating Transparency Act of 2016
Client: CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION · Firm: CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION
Helping Hospitals Improve Patient Care Act (H.R. 5273); provisions related to Medicare Part B in outpatient facilities/HOPD reimbursement. Issues surrounding conditions of participation. Inpatient Prospective Payment System; issues surrounding inpatient hospital transfers. Social Security Amendments of 1983 (P. L. 98-21); issues related to exemptions. Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 (P.L. 114-74); issues surrounding Section 603. General issues related to provider-based billing. Hospital Quality Rating Transparency Act (H.R. 5927); provisions related to hospital quality reporting. Independence at Home Act of 2016 (S. 3130); general issues related to bill content. General issues related to Graduate Medical Education. Proposed bundled payments; issues related to post-acute care.
Cancer Moonshot; issues related to hospital industry role within program. NIH funding request; issues related to project scope. The 21st Century Cures Act (H.R. 6); issues surrounding teleheath, interoperability, and research funding. Monitored issues related to laboratory developed tests (LDTs)
Issues related to the funding of diabetes research and care. The 21st Century Cures Act (H.R. 6); issues surrounding teleheath, interoperability, and research funding.
21st Century Cures initiative (H.R.6); issues related to program scope, research funding, and program implementation. Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) (S. 524); provisions related to implementation of law within hospital settings. Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148); general issues related to ongoing implementation of the law. General issues related to health system operations and local hospital coverage. General issues related to concurrent surgery practices. Hospital quality reporting systems; general issues. Improving Health Information Technology Act (S. 2511); provisions related health system implementation of law. General issues related to concussion treatment protocols.
Advancing Care for Exceptional (ACE) Kids Act (H.R. 546); provisions related to the care of medically complex pediatric patients. Stop OD Act (H.R. 5432), and other Opiate issues; general issues related to the role of clinical providers in the care of addicted patients. Never Again Act (H.R. 6108); provisions related to non-department facilities. Issues related to supporting organ donation. Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act (S.2424); generally
Advancing Care for Exceptional (ACE) Kids Act (H.R. 546); provisions related to the care of medically complex pediatric patients. Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) (S. 524); provisions related to implementation of law within hospital settings. Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148); general issues related to ongoing implementation of the law. Never Again Act (H.R. 6108); provisions related to non-department facilities. Stop OD Act (H.R. 5432), and other Opiate issues; general issues related to the role of clinical providers in the care of addicted patients.
Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act of 2015
Client: CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION · Firm: CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION
Advancing Care for Exceptional (ACE) Kids Act (H.R. 546); provisions related to the care of medically complex pediatric patients. Stop OD Act (H.R. 5432), and other Opiate issues; general issues related to the role of clinical providers in the care of addicted patients. Never Again Act (H.R. 6108); provisions related to non-department facilities. Issues related to supporting organ donation. Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act (S.2424); generally
Improving Health Information Technology Act
Client: CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION · Firm: CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION
21st Century Cures initiative (H.R.6); issues related to program scope, research funding, and program implementation. Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) (S. 524); provisions related to implementation of law within hospital settings. Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148); general issues related to ongoing implementation of the law. General issues related to health system operations and local hospital coverage. General issues related to concurrent surgery practices. Hospital quality reporting systems; general issues. Improving Health Information Technology Act (S. 2511); provisions related health system implementation of law. General issues related to concussion treatment protocols.
Increasing Competition in Pharmaceuticals Act
Client: CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION · Firm: CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION
Increasing Competition in Pharmaceuticals Act (S. 2615); provisions related to hospital pharmacy operations. Promoting Responsible Opioid Prescribing Act of 2016 (H.R. 4499); all provisions generally.
Increasing Competition in Pharmaceuticals Act
Client: CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION · Firm: CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION
Increasing Competition in Pharmaceuticals Act (S. 2615); provisions related to hospital pharmacy operations. Promoting Responsible Opioid Prescribing Act of 2016 (H.R. 4499); all provisions generally. Issues related to prescription drug shortages and generic drug pricing.
Increasing Competition in Pharmaceuticals Act
Client: CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION · Firm: CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION
Increasing Competition in Pharmaceuticals Act (S. 2615); issues related to drug shortages and prices.
Increasing Competition in Pharmaceuticals Act
Client: CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION · Firm: CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION
Issues related to generic drug pricing. Increasing Competition in Pharmaceuticals Act (S. 2615); issues related to drug shortages and prices.
Independence at Home Act of 2016
Client: CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION · Firm: CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION
Helping Hospitals Improve Patient Care Act (H.R. 5273); provisions related to Medicare Part B in outpatient facilities/HOPD reimbursement. Issues surrounding prior authorization of surgical care. Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 (H.R. 1314), Sec 603; provisions related to hospital outpatient reimbursements. FY 2017 Outpatient Prospective Payment System proposed and final rules. Hospital Quality Rating Transparency Act (H.R. 5927); provisions related to hospital quality reporting. Independence at Home Act of 2016 (S. 3130); general issues related to bill content. Issues related to the reimbursement of cancer care.
Independence at Home Act of 2016
Client: CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION · Firm: CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION
Helping Hospitals Improve Patient Care Act (H.R. 5273); provisions related to Medicare Part B in outpatient facilities/HOPD reimbursement. Issues surrounding conditions of participation. Inpatient Prospective Payment System; issues surrounding inpatient hospital transfers. Social Security Amendments of 1983 (P. L. 98-21); issues related to exemptions. Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 (P.L. 114-74); issues surrounding Section 603. General issues related to provider-based billing. Hospital Quality Rating Transparency Act (H.R. 5927); provisions related to hospital quality reporting. Independence at Home Act of 2016 (S. 3130); general issues related to bill content. General issues related to Graduate Medical Education. Proposed bundled payments; issues related to post-acute care.
Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act of 2016
Client: CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION · Firm: CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION
21st Century Cures initiative (H.R.6); issues related to program scope, research funding, and program implementation. Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) (S. 524); provisions related to implementation of law within hospital settings. Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148); general issues related to ongoing implementation of the law. General issues related to health system operations and local hospital coverage. General issues related to concurrent surgery practices. Hospital quality reporting systems; general issues. Improving Health Information Technology Act (S. 2511); provisions related health system implementation of law. General issues related to concussion treatment protocols.
Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act of 2016
Client: CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION · Firm: CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION
Advancing Care for Exceptional (ACE) Kids Act (H.R. 546); provisions related to the care of medically complex pediatric patients. Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) (S. 524); provisions related to implementation of law within hospital settings. Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148); general issues related to ongoing implementation of the law. Never Again Act (H.R. 6108); provisions related to non-department facilities. Stop OD Act (H.R. 5432), and other Opiate issues; general issues related to the role of clinical providers in the care of addicted patients.
Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act of 2016
Client: CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION · Firm: CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION
Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) (S. 524); provisions related to implementation of law within hospital settings. Comprehensive Opioid Abuse Reduction Act of 2016 (H.R. 5046); provisions related to the clinical management and treatment of opioid addiction. STOP OD Act of 2016 (H.R. 5432); provisions related to the medical response to opioid overdose. General issues related to population health and wellness. Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148); general issues related to ongoing implementation of the law.
Establishing Beneficiary Equity in the Hospital Readmission Program Act of 2015
Client: CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION · Firm: CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION
Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (H.R. 2); provisions related to hospital reimbursements. Hospital prospective payment issues. Issues related to distance health reimbursements. General issues surrounding Graduate Medical Education. Bundled Payments for Care Improvement (BPCI) at Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation; issues surrounding program implementation. Issues relating to filing of Medicare claims. Establishing Beneficiary Equity in the Hospital Readmission Program Act (S. 688/H.R. 1343); provisions related to hospital reimbursements. Making the Education of Nurses Dependable for Schools Act (S. 629); provisions related to nursing education reimbursement. Advancing Care for Exceptional Kids Act of 2015 (H.R. 546); proviusions related to the care of medically complex perdiatric patients. Repeal of the Obamacare Bay State Boondoogle Act (H.R. 1479); general issues related to legislative scope.
Establishing Beneficiary Equity in the Hospital Readmission Program Act of 2015
Client: CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION · Firm: CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION
Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (P.L. 114-10); general content. Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2016 (S.1695); provisions related to prescription drug prices. Advancing Care for Exceptional Kids Act of 2015 (H.R. 546/S.298); provisions related to the care of medically complex pediatric patients. Repeal of the Obamacare Bay State Boondoogle Act (H.R. 1479); general issues related to legislative scope. Establishing Beneficiary Equity in the Hospital Readmission Program Act (S. 688/H.R. 1343); provisions related to hospital reimbursements. Issues related to Medicare cancer payment policy. Issues related to Two-Midnights admission policy. Stark Administrative Simplification Act of 2015 (H.R.776); provisions related to physician referrals. Medicare Independence at Home Medical Practice Demonstration Improvement Act of 2015 (S.971); provisions related to patient care. Issues related to electronic health records and their interoperability and transparency. General issues related to ICD-10 implementation
21st Century Cures initiative; issues related to program scope, research funding, and program implementation. Expanding Nutrition's Role in Curricula and Healthcare Act (H.R. 1411); general issues related to final legislation language. Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148); general issues related to ongoing implementation. Issues related to infant mortality.
Repeal of the Obamacare Bay State Boondoogle Act
Client: CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION · Firm: CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION
Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (H.R. 2); provisions related to hospital reimbursements. Hospital prospective payment issues. Issues related to distance health reimbursements. General issues surrounding Graduate Medical Education. Bundled Payments for Care Improvement (BPCI) at Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation; issues surrounding program implementation. Issues relating to filing of Medicare claims. Establishing Beneficiary Equity in the Hospital Readmission Program Act (S. 688/H.R. 1343); provisions related to hospital reimbursements. Making the Education of Nurses Dependable for Schools Act (S. 629); provisions related to nursing education reimbursement. Advancing Care for Exceptional Kids Act of 2015 (H.R. 546); proviusions related to the care of medically complex perdiatric patients. Repeal of the Obamacare Bay State Boondoogle Act (H.R. 1479); general issues related to legislative scope.
Repeal of the Obamacare Bay State Boondoogle Act
Client: CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION · Firm: CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION
Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (P.L. 114-10); general content. Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2016 (S.1695); provisions related to prescription drug prices. Advancing Care for Exceptional Kids Act of 2015 (H.R. 546/S.298); provisions related to the care of medically complex pediatric patients. Repeal of the Obamacare Bay State Boondoogle Act (H.R. 1479); general issues related to legislative scope. Establishing Beneficiary Equity in the Hospital Readmission Program Act (S. 688/H.R. 1343); provisions related to hospital reimbursements. Issues related to Medicare cancer payment policy. Issues related to Two-Midnights admission policy. Stark Administrative Simplification Act of 2015 (H.R.776); provisions related to physician referrals. Medicare Independence at Home Medical Practice Demonstration Improvement Act of 2015 (S.971); provisions related to patient care. Issues related to electronic health records and their interoperability and transparency. General issues related to ICD-10 implementation
Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015
Client: CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION · Firm: CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION
Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (H.R. 2); provisions related to hospital reimbursements. Hospital prospective payment issues. Issues related to distance health reimbursements. General issues surrounding Graduate Medical Education. Bundled Payments for Care Improvement (BPCI) at Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation; issues surrounding program implementation. Issues relating to filing of Medicare claims. Establishing Beneficiary Equity in the Hospital Readmission Program Act (S. 688/H.R. 1343); provisions related to hospital reimbursements. Making the Education of Nurses Dependable for Schools Act (S. 629); provisions related to nursing education reimbursement. Advancing Care for Exceptional Kids Act of 2015 (H.R. 546); proviusions related to the care of medically complex perdiatric patients. Repeal of the Obamacare Bay State Boondoogle Act (H.R. 1479); general issues related to legislative scope.
Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2016
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21st Century Cures initiative (H.R.6); issues related to program scope, research funding, and program implementation. Issues related to drug abuse and pain management. Issues related to wellness incentives for Medicare beneficiaries. Issues related to the field of functional medicine, its scope and utility. Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148); general issues related to ongoing implementation of the law. Issues related to health information technology adoption. Drug pricing for generic formulations. Issues related to infant mortality. Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2015 (H.R. 2646); all aspects of the bill.
Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016
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Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 (P.L. 114-74); provisions related to outpatient department reimbursements. Department of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY2016 (H.R. 3020/S. 1695); items pertaining to HRSA funding. Department of Defense Appropriations Act, FY2016; items pertaining to pain management and functional medicine. Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 (P.L. 114-113); items related to pain management and functional medicine.
Medicare Crosswalk Hospital Code Development Act of 2015
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Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (P.L. 114-10); general content. Issues related to Medicare cancer payment policy. Medicare IME Pool Act of 2015 (H.R. 3292); issues related to the reimbursement of graduate medical students. Medicare Crosswalk Hospital Code Development Act of 2015 (H.R. 3291); issues related to administrative function of CMS reimbursement system. Issues related to ICD-10 implementation. Medicare CY 2016 Outpatient Payment Proposed Rule; general issues related to provider reimbursements. Issues related to federal debt held by physicians and Medicare reimbursements. Medicare inpatient admissions criteria (two-midnight rule); general content. Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act (H.R. 592); general provisions related to pharmacist reimbursement. Medicare Independence at Home Medical Practice Demonstration Improvement Act of 2015 (P.L. 114-39); general content.
Medicare IME Pool Act of 2015
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Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (P.L. 114-10); general content. Issues related to Medicare cancer payment policy. Medicare IME Pool Act of 2015 (H.R. 3292); issues related to the reimbursement of graduate medical students. Medicare Crosswalk Hospital Code Development Act of 2015 (H.R. 3291); issues related to administrative function of CMS reimbursement system. Issues related to ICD-10 implementation. Medicare CY 2016 Outpatient Payment Proposed Rule; general issues related to provider reimbursements. Issues related to federal debt held by physicians and Medicare reimbursements. Medicare inpatient admissions criteria (two-midnight rule); general content. Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act (H.R. 592); general provisions related to pharmacist reimbursement. Medicare Independence at Home Medical Practice Demonstration Improvement Act of 2015 (P.L. 114-39); general content.
Medicare IME Pool Act of 2015
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Issues related to Medicare cancer payment policy. Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 (P.L. 114-74); provisions related to outpatient department reimbursements. Issues related to Electronic Health Record interoperability. Issues related to ICD-10 implementation. Medicare IME Pool Act of 2015 (H.R. 3292); issues related to the reimbursement of graduate medical students. Electronic Health Fairness Act of 2015 (S. 1347); provisions related to meaningful use. Issues related to federal debt held by physicians and Medicare reimbursements.
Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (P.L. 114-10); general content. Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2016 (S.1695); provisions related to prescription drug prices. Advancing Care for Exceptional Kids Act of 2015 (H.R. 546/S.298); provisions related to the care of medically complex pediatric patients. Repeal of the Obamacare Bay State Boondoogle Act (H.R. 1479); general issues related to legislative scope. Establishing Beneficiary Equity in the Hospital Readmission Program Act (S. 688/H.R. 1343); provisions related to hospital reimbursements. Issues related to Medicare cancer payment policy. Issues related to Two-Midnights admission policy. Stark Administrative Simplification Act of 2015 (H.R.776); provisions related to physician referrals. Medicare Independence at Home Medical Practice Demonstration Improvement Act of 2015 (S.971); provisions related to patient care. Issues related to electronic health records and their interoperability and transparency. General issues related to ICD-10 implementation
Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (H.R. 2); provisions related to hospital reimbursements. Hospital prospective payment issues. Issues related to distance health reimbursements. General issues surrounding Graduate Medical Education. Bundled Payments for Care Improvement (BPCI) at Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation; issues surrounding program implementation. Issues relating to filing of Medicare claims. Establishing Beneficiary Equity in the Hospital Readmission Program Act (S. 688/H.R. 1343); provisions related to hospital reimbursements. Making the Education of Nurses Dependable for Schools Act (S. 629); provisions related to nursing education reimbursement. Advancing Care for Exceptional Kids Act of 2015 (H.R. 546); proviusions related to the care of medically complex perdiatric patients. Repeal of the Obamacare Bay State Boondoogle Act (H.R. 1479); general issues related to legislative scope.
Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act
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Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (P.L. 114-10); general content. Issues related to Medicare cancer payment policy. Medicare IME Pool Act of 2015 (H.R. 3292); issues related to the reimbursement of graduate medical students. Medicare Crosswalk Hospital Code Development Act of 2015 (H.R. 3291); issues related to administrative function of CMS reimbursement system. Issues related to ICD-10 implementation. Medicare CY 2016 Outpatient Payment Proposed Rule; general issues related to provider reimbursements. Issues related to federal debt held by physicians and Medicare reimbursements. Medicare inpatient admissions criteria (two-midnight rule); general content. Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act (H.R. 592); general provisions related to pharmacist reimbursement. Medicare Independence at Home Medical Practice Demonstration Improvement Act of 2015 (P.L. 114-39); general content.
21st Century Cures initiative (H.R.6); issues related to program scope, research funding, and program implementation. Issues related to drug abuse and pain management. Issues related to wellness incentives for Medicare beneficiaries. Issues related to the field of functional medicine, its scope and utility. Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148); general issues related to ongoing implementation of the law. Issues related to health information technology adoption. Drug pricing for generic formulations. Issues related to infant mortality. Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2015 (H.R. 2646); all aspects of the bill.
Drug pricing for generic formulations. Stop Trafficking in Fentanyl Act of 2015 (S. 2027); generally. Issues related to infant mortality. Issues related to local hospital coverage. Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148); general issues related to ongoing implementation of the law. 21st Century Cures initiative (H.R.6); issues related to program scope, research funding, and program implementation. Issues related to drug abuse and pain management.
21st Century Cures initiative (H.R.6); issues related to program scope, research funding, and program implementation. Issues related to drug abuse and pain management. Issues related to wellness incentives for Medicare beneficiaries.
Stark Administrative Simplification Act of 2015
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Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (P.L. 114-10); general content. Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2016 (S.1695); provisions related to prescription drug prices. Advancing Care for Exceptional Kids Act of 2015 (H.R. 546/S.298); provisions related to the care of medically complex pediatric patients. Repeal of the Obamacare Bay State Boondoogle Act (H.R. 1479); general issues related to legislative scope. Establishing Beneficiary Equity in the Hospital Readmission Program Act (S. 688/H.R. 1343); provisions related to hospital reimbursements. Issues related to Medicare cancer payment policy. Issues related to Two-Midnights admission policy. Stark Administrative Simplification Act of 2015 (H.R.776); provisions related to physician referrals. Medicare Independence at Home Medical Practice Demonstration Improvement Act of 2015 (S.971); provisions related to patient care. Issues related to electronic health records and their interoperability and transparency. General issues related to ICD-10 implementation
Innovations Act (H.R.9); provisions related to intellectual property protection for assignees.
The Innovation Act (H.R. 9); general provisions and legislative progress. The PATENT Act (S. 1137); general provisions and legislative progress.
The Innovation Act (H.R. 9); general provisions and legislative progress. The PATENT Act (S. 1137); general provisions and legislative progress.
Electronic Health Fairness Act of 2015
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Issues related to Medicare cancer payment policy. Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 (P.L. 114-74); provisions related to outpatient department reimbursements. Issues related to Electronic Health Record interoperability. Issues related to ICD-10 implementation. Medicare IME Pool Act of 2015 (H.R. 3292); issues related to the reimbursement of graduate medical students. Electronic Health Fairness Act of 2015 (S. 1347); provisions related to meaningful use. Issues related to federal debt held by physicians and Medicare reimbursements.
Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016
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Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 (P.L. 114-74); provisions related to outpatient department reimbursements. Department of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY2016 (H.R. 3020/S. 1695); items pertaining to HRSA funding. Department of Defense Appropriations Act, FY2016; items pertaining to pain management and functional medicine. Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 (P.L. 114-113); items related to pain management and functional medicine.
Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016
Client: CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION · Firm: CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION
Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (P.L. 114-10); general content. Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2016 (S.1695); provisions related to prescription drug prices. Advancing Care for Exceptional Kids Act of 2015 (H.R. 546/S.298); provisions related to the care of medically complex pediatric patients. Repeal of the Obamacare Bay State Boondoogle Act (H.R. 1479); general issues related to legislative scope. Establishing Beneficiary Equity in the Hospital Readmission Program Act (S. 688/H.R. 1343); provisions related to hospital reimbursements. Issues related to Medicare cancer payment policy. Issues related to Two-Midnights admission policy. Stark Administrative Simplification Act of 2015 (H.R.776); provisions related to physician referrals. Medicare Independence at Home Medical Practice Demonstration Improvement Act of 2015 (S.971); provisions related to patient care. Issues related to electronic health records and their interoperability and transparency. General issues related to ICD-10 implementation
Stop Trafficking in Fentanyl Act of 2015
Client: CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION · Firm: CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION
Drug pricing for generic formulations. Stop Trafficking in Fentanyl Act of 2015 (S. 2027); generally. Issues related to infant mortality. Issues related to local hospital coverage. Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148); general issues related to ongoing implementation of the law. 21st Century Cures initiative (H.R.6); issues related to program scope, research funding, and program implementation. Issues related to drug abuse and pain management.
Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (P.L. 114-10); general content. Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2016 (S.1695); provisions related to prescription drug prices. Advancing Care for Exceptional Kids Act of 2015 (H.R. 546/S.298); provisions related to the care of medically complex pediatric patients. Repeal of the Obamacare Bay State Boondoogle Act (H.R. 1479); general issues related to legislative scope. Establishing Beneficiary Equity in the Hospital Readmission Program Act (S. 688/H.R. 1343); provisions related to hospital reimbursements. Issues related to Medicare cancer payment policy. Issues related to Two-Midnights admission policy. Stark Administrative Simplification Act of 2015 (H.R.776); provisions related to physician referrals. Medicare Independence at Home Medical Practice Demonstration Improvement Act of 2015 (S.971); provisions related to patient care. Issues related to electronic health records and their interoperability and transparency. General issues related to ICD-10 implementation
Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act of 2016
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Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (s. 524); provisions related to research funding.
Making the Education of Nurses Dependable for Schools Act
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Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (H.R. 2); provisions related to hospital reimbursements. Hospital prospective payment issues. Issues related to distance health reimbursements. General issues surrounding Graduate Medical Education. Bundled Payments for Care Improvement (BPCI) at Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation; issues surrounding program implementation. Issues relating to filing of Medicare claims. Establishing Beneficiary Equity in the Hospital Readmission Program Act (S. 688/H.R. 1343); provisions related to hospital reimbursements. Making the Education of Nurses Dependable for Schools Act (S. 629); provisions related to nursing education reimbursement. Advancing Care for Exceptional Kids Act of 2015 (H.R. 546); proviusions related to the care of medically complex perdiatric patients. Repeal of the Obamacare Bay State Boondoogle Act (H.R. 1479); general issues related to legislative scope.
Establishing Beneficiary Equity in the Hospital Readmission Program Act of 2015
Client: CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION · Firm: CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION
Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (H.R. 2); provisions related to hospital reimbursements. Hospital prospective payment issues. Issues related to distance health reimbursements. General issues surrounding Graduate Medical Education. Bundled Payments for Care Improvement (BPCI) at Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation; issues surrounding program implementation. Issues relating to filing of Medicare claims. Establishing Beneficiary Equity in the Hospital Readmission Program Act (S. 688/H.R. 1343); provisions related to hospital reimbursements. Making the Education of Nurses Dependable for Schools Act (S. 629); provisions related to nursing education reimbursement. Advancing Care for Exceptional Kids Act of 2015 (H.R. 546); proviusions related to the care of medically complex perdiatric patients. Repeal of the Obamacare Bay State Boondoogle Act (H.R. 1479); general issues related to legislative scope.
Establishing Beneficiary Equity in the Hospital Readmission Program Act of 2015
Client: CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION · Firm: CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION
Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (P.L. 114-10); general content. Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2016 (S.1695); provisions related to prescription drug prices. Advancing Care for Exceptional Kids Act of 2015 (H.R. 546/S.298); provisions related to the care of medically complex pediatric patients. Repeal of the Obamacare Bay State Boondoogle Act (H.R. 1479); general issues related to legislative scope. Establishing Beneficiary Equity in the Hospital Readmission Program Act (S. 688/H.R. 1343); provisions related to hospital reimbursements. Issues related to Medicare cancer payment policy. Issues related to Two-Midnights admission policy. Stark Administrative Simplification Act of 2015 (H.R.776); provisions related to physician referrals. Medicare Independence at Home Medical Practice Demonstration Improvement Act of 2015 (S.971); provisions related to patient care. Issues related to electronic health records and their interoperability and transparency. General issues related to ICD-10 implementation
Leveling the Playing Field Act
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Leveling the Playing Field Act of 2015 (S.891); issues with potential impact on healthcare provision.
Medicare Independence at Home Medical Practice Demonstration Improvement Act of 2015
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Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (P.L. 114-10); general content. Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2016 (S.1695); provisions related to prescription drug prices. Advancing Care for Exceptional Kids Act of 2015 (H.R. 546/S.298); provisions related to the care of medically complex pediatric patients. Repeal of the Obamacare Bay State Boondoogle Act (H.R. 1479); general issues related to legislative scope. Establishing Beneficiary Equity in the Hospital Readmission Program Act (S. 688/H.R. 1343); provisions related to hospital reimbursements. Issues related to Medicare cancer payment policy. Issues related to Two-Midnights admission policy. Stark Administrative Simplification Act of 2015 (H.R.776); provisions related to physician referrals. Medicare Independence at Home Medical Practice Demonstration Improvement Act of 2015 (S.971); provisions related to patient care. Issues related to electronic health records and their interoperability and transparency. General issues related to ICD-10 implementation
Medicare Audit Improvement Act of 2013
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The Bundled Payments for Care Improvement Initiative at Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation; issues related to hospital quality measures. Issues related to the Hospital Prospective Payment System. Issues related to new Graduate Medical Education Residency programs. Protecting the Integrity of Medicare Act of 2014 (H.R. 5780); provisions related to healthcare providers. Bundled Payments for Care Improvement (BPCI) Program at Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation (CMMI); issues related to program implementation. General issues regarding Medicare claims and associated reimbursements. The Medicare Audit Improvement Act (S. 1012/H.R. 1250); provisions related to provider reimbursements. Hospital Improvements for Payment (HIP) Act of 2014; section related to the Prospective Payment System.
Protecting the Integrity of Medicare Act of 2014
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The Bundled Payments for Care Improvement Initiative at Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation; issues related to hospital quality measures. Issues related to the Hospital Prospective Payment System. Issues related to new Graduate Medical Education Residency programs. Protecting the Integrity of Medicare Act of 2014 (H.R. 5780); provisions related to healthcare providers. Bundled Payments for Care Improvement (BPCI) Program at Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation (CMMI); issues related to program implementation. General issues regarding Medicare claims and associated reimbursements. The Medicare Audit Improvement Act (S. 1012/H.R. 1250); provisions related to provider reimbursements. Hospital Improvements for Payment (HIP) Act of 2014; section related to the Prospective Payment System.
Medicare Audit Improvement Act of 2013
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The Bundled Payments for Care Improvement Initiative at Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation; issues related to hospital quality measures. Issues related to the Hospital Prospective Payment System. Issues related to new Graduate Medical Education Residency programs. Protecting the Integrity of Medicare Act of 2014 (H.R. 5780); provisions related to healthcare providers. Bundled Payments for Care Improvement (BPCI) Program at Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation (CMMI); issues related to program implementation. General issues regarding Medicare claims and associated reimbursements. The Medicare Audit Improvement Act (S. 1012/H.R. 1250); provisions related to provider reimbursements. Hospital Improvements for Payment (HIP) Act of 2014; section related to the Prospective Payment System.
Prescription drug shortages, generally
H.R. 18925, Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018, Federal budget appropriations, Capital Budget Bill,
Legislation to promote wellness in Medicare population, Medicare Payment for distance health, Medicare shared savings program,Bipartisan Budge Act of 2018 and issues regarding the expansion of telehealth services in certain ACO's and for individuals with stroke, Issues regarding regulatory relief
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
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2018 · second_quarter · Q2
HRSA School-based Clinic Grant, Issues regarding minimum wage, Alzheimer's Disease Research Grant, Issues regarding economic development, Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act (HR. 392, S. 281)
Issues related to Opioid abuse, Creating and Restoring Equal Access to Equivalent Samples Act H.R. 2212/S.794, Issues related to Population Health, Marijuana Effective Drug Studies Act (H.R. 4825), Regulatory Relief Issues, Issues related to Infant Mortality, Issues related to Emergency Medicine
Prescription drug shortages, generally
regulatory relief
Medicare Payment for Cancer Therapies, Issues related to Medicaid Work Requirements, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Medicare Shared Savings Program, Medicare Payment Issues for Telehealth
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
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2018 · first_quarter · Q1
regulatory relief
Issues related to Opioid abuse, Creating and Restoring Equal Access to Equivalent Samples Act H.R. 2212/S.794, Telemedicine issues, Wellness and Chronic disease issues, Diabetes,
H.R. 18925, Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018, Federal budget appropriations, Capital Budget Bill,
Prescription drug shortages, generally
Legislation to promote wellness in Medicare population, Medicare Payment for distance health, Medicare shared savings program,Bipartisan Budge Act of 2018 and issues regarding the expansion of telehealth services in certain ACO's and for individuals with stroke, Issues regarding regulatory relief
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
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2017 · fourth_quarter · 4A
Graham-Cassidy healthcare legislation; American Health Care Act (H.R. 1628); Better Care Reconciliation Act; Monitored issues related to opioid legislation; Stop OD Act (H.R. 664); Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP); Population health; Health reform legislation; Telestroke/Telemedicine issues; Registered nurse staffing legislation; ACO's,
Issues regarding tax reform, Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, Private Activity Bonds, Issues regarding community benefit,
Prescription drug shortages, generally
Legislation to promote wellness in Medicare population, Coordination of CMS administrator visit to Cleveland Clinic, Medicare Payment for distance health, Workplace wellness issues, Medicare shared savings program, HR 4392 (340B legislation), Medicaid DSH, Medicare Advantage, Medicaid funding
regulatory relief
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
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2017 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Issues regarding tax reform, Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, Private Activity Bonds, Issues regarding community benefit,
Graham-Cassidy healthcare legislation; American Health Care Act (H.R. 1628); Better Care Reconciliation Act; Monitored issues related to opioid legislation; Stop OD Act (H.R. 664); Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP); Population health; Health reform legislation; Telestroke/Telemedicine issues; Registered nurse staffing legislation; ACO's,
Legislation to promote wellness in Medicare population, Coordination of CMS administrator visit to Cleveland Clinic, Medicare Payment for distance health, Workplace wellness issues, Medicare shared savings program, HR 4392 (340B legislation), Medicaid DSH, Medicare Advantage, Medicaid funding
regulatory relief
Prescription drug shortages, generally
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
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2017 · third_quarter · Q3
Regulatory relief; NIH funding; LDT's
Repeal and replace of Affordable Care Act; Medicaid funding; Issues regarding wellness; issue regarding regulatory relief; 340B Drug Program; issues regarding Medicaid Managed care
Graham-Cassidy healthcare legislation; American Health Care Act (H.R. 1628); Better Care Reconciliation Act; Monitored issues related to opioid legislation; Stop OD Act (H.R. 664); Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP); Population health; Health reform legislation; Telemedicine issues; Registered nurse staffing legislation;
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2017 · second_quarter · Q2
FY 2018 Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations; FY 2018 Defense Appropriations
Opioid addiction epidemic; Public Law 111-148 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Generally, HR 1628 American Health Care Act of 2017, Better Care Reconciliation Act of 2017, Senate Discussion Draft, Telemedicine Issue, Value-based Care; HR 2938 Road to Recovery Act
American Health Care Act; repeal and replace of Affordable Care Act; Medicaid funding; S. 464, Independence at Home Act; Creating High-Quality Results and Outcomes Necessary to Improve Chronic (CHRONIC) Care Act (S. 870); Telemedicine, Furthering Access to Stroke Telemedicine Act (H.R. 1148)
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2017 · first_quarter · Q1
H.R. 1148, Furthering Access to Stroke Telemedicine Act; Telemedicine
American Health Care Act; repeal and replace of Affordable Care Act; Medicaid funding; S. 464, Independence at Home Act
FY 2018 Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations; FY 2018 Defense Appropriations
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2016 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Increasing Competition in Pharmaceuticals Act (S. 2615); issues related to drug shortages and prices.
Helping Hospitals Improve Patient Care Act (H.R. 5273); provisions related to Medicare Part B in outpatient facilities/HOPD reimbursement. Issues surrounding prior authorization of surgical care. Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 (H.R. 1314), Sec 603; provisions related to hospital outpatient reimbursements. FY 2017 Outpatient Prospective Payment System proposed and final rules. Hospital Quality Rating Transparency Act (H.R. 5927); provisions related to hospital quality reporting. Independence at Home Act of 2016 (S. 3130); general issues related to bill content. Issues related to the reimbursement of cancer care.
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2016 · third_quarter · Q3
Helping Hospitals Improve Patient Care Act (H.R. 5273); provisions related to Medicare Part B in outpatient facilities/HOPD reimbursement. Issues surrounding conditions of participation. Inpatient Prospective Payment System; issues surrounding inpatient hospital transfers. Social Security Amendments of 1983 (P. L. 98-21); issues related to exemptions. Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 (P.L. 114-74); issues surrounding Section 603. General issues related to provider-based billing. Hospital Quality Rating Transparency Act (H.R. 5927); provisions related to hospital quality reporting. Independence at Home Act of 2016 (S. 3130); general issues related to bill content. General issues related to Graduate Medical Education. Proposed bundled payments; issues related to post-acute care.
Cancer Moonshot; issues related to hospital industry role within program. NIH funding request; issues related to project scope. The 21st Century Cures Act (H.R. 6); issues surrounding teleheath, interoperability, and research funding. Monitored issues related to laboratory developed tests (LDTs)
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2016 · second_quarter · Q2
Cancer Moonshot; issues related to hospital industry role within program. The Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act (H.R. 2646); provisions related to coordination of clinical care and research funding.
Increasing Competition in Pharmaceuticals Act (S. 2615); provisions related to hospital pharmacy operations. Promoting Responsible Opioid Prescribing Act of 2016 (H.R. 4499); all provisions generally.
Helping Hospitals Improve Patient Care Act (H.R. 5273); provisions related to Medicare Part B in outpatient facilities. Advancing Care for Exceptional (ACE) Kids Act (H.R. 546); provisions related to the care of medically complex pediatric patients. General issues related to Graduate Medical Education and proposed reforms.
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2016 · first_quarter · Q1
Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 (H.R. 1314), Section 603; provisions related to outpatient department reimbursements. Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016 (H.R. 2029); provisions related to research funding. Department of Defense Appropriations Act, FY2017; items pertaining to pain management and functional medicine. Department of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY2017; items pertaining to HRSA funding.
General issues surrounding minimum wage.
Cancer Moonshot; issues related to hospital industry role within program. Precision Medicine Initiative; general issues.
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2015 · fourth_quarter · Q4
General issues related to the Alzheimer's Disease Research Center Program. Laboratory Developed Tests (LDT); general issues.
Drug pricing for generic formulations. Stop Trafficking in Fentanyl Act of 2015 (S. 2027); generally. Issues related to infant mortality. Issues related to local hospital coverage. Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148); general issues related to ongoing implementation of the law. 21st Century Cures initiative (H.R.6); issues related to program scope, research funding, and program implementation. Issues related to drug abuse and pain management.
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2015 · third_quarter · Q3
General issues related to the Alzheimer's Disease Research Center Program.
Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 (P.L.113-146); general issues related to implementation of legislation.
21st Century Cures initiative (H.R.6); issues related to program scope, research funding, and program implementation. Issues related to drug abuse and pain management. Issues related to wellness incentives for Medicare beneficiaries. Issues related to the field of functional medicine, its scope and utility. Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148); general issues related to ongoing implementation of the law. Issues related to health information technology adoption. Drug pricing for generic formulations. Issues related to infant mortality. Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2015 (H.R. 2646); all aspects of the bill.
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2015 · second_quarter · Q2
Leveling the Playing Field Act of 2015 (S.891); issues with potential impact on healthcare provision.
Department of Defense Appropriations Act, FY2016; items pertaining to pain management and functional medicine. Department of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY2016; items pertaining to HRSA funding.
21st Century Cures initiative (H.R.6); issues related to program scope, research funding, and program implementation. Issues related to drug abuse and pain management. Issues related to wellness incentives for Medicare beneficiaries.
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2015 · first_quarter · Q1
Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (H.R. 2); provisions related to hospital reimbursements. Hospital prospective payment issues. Issues related to distance health reimbursements. General issues surrounding Graduate Medical Education. Bundled Payments for Care Improvement (BPCI) at Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation; issues surrounding program implementation. Issues relating to filing of Medicare claims. Establishing Beneficiary Equity in the Hospital Readmission Program Act (S. 688/H.R. 1343); provisions related to hospital reimbursements. Making the Education of Nurses Dependable for Schools Act (S. 629); provisions related to nursing education reimbursement. Advancing Care for Exceptional Kids Act of 2015 (H.R. 546); proviusions related to the care of medically complex perdiatric patients. Repeal of the Obamacare Bay State Boondoogle Act (H.R. 1479); general issues related to legislative scope.
21st Century Cures initiative; issues related to program scope, research funding, and program implementation. Expanding Nutrition's Role in Curricula and Healthcare Act (H.R. 1411); general issues related to final legislation language. Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148); general issues related to ongoing implementation. Issues related to infant mortality.
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2014 · fourth_quarter · Q4
The Bundled Payments for Care Improvement Initiative at Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation; issues related to hospital quality measures. Issues related to the Hospital Prospective Payment System. Issues related to new Graduate Medical Education Residency programs. Protecting the Integrity of Medicare Act of 2014 (H.R. 5780); provisions related to healthcare providers. Bundled Payments for Care Improvement (BPCI) Program at Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation (CMMI); issues related to program implementation. General issues regarding Medicare claims and associated reimbursements. The Medicare Audit Improvement Act (S. 1012/H.R. 1250); provisions related to provider reimbursements. Hospital Improvements for Payment (HIP) Act of 2014; section related to the Prospective Payment System.
Issues related to infant mortality. 21st Century Cures Initiative; issues regarding program scope, research funding and program implementation. Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148); general issues related to ongoing implementation. Issues related to non-opioid pain management.
Issues regarding employee wages
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
Regulatory relief; NIH funding; LDT's
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
H.R. 664, Stem the Tide of Overdose Prevalence from Opiate Drugs Act; Opioid addiction epidemic;
Regulatory relief; NIH funding; LDT's
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
Issues related to the funding of diabetes research and care. The 21st Century Cures Act (H.R. 6); issues surrounding teleheath, interoperability, and research funding.
Advancing Care for Exceptional (ACE) Kids Act (H.R. 546); provisions related to the care of medically complex pediatric patients. Stop OD Act (H.R. 5432), and other Opiate issues; general issues related to the role of clinical providers in the care of addicted patients. Never Again Act (H.R. 6108); provisions related to non-department facilities. Issues related to supporting organ donation. Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act (S.2424); generally
Issues related to the application of the internet to healthcare. Issues related to the use of telehealth technologies in patient care.
Fiscal Year 2017 Labor, Health and Human Services Funding Bill; general content of legislation. FY 2017 Defense Appropriations Bill; provisions related to research funding. General issues related to medical research. .
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
Issues related to generic drug pricing. Increasing Competition in Pharmaceuticals Act (S. 2615); issues related to drug shortages and prices.
Advancing Care for Exceptional (ACE) Kids Act (H.R. 546); provisions related to the care of medically complex pediatric patients. Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) (S. 524); provisions related to implementation of law within hospital settings. Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148); general issues related to ongoing implementation of the law. Never Again Act (H.R. 6108); provisions related to non-department facilities. Stop OD Act (H.R. 5432), and other Opiate issues; general issues related to the role of clinical providers in the care of addicted patients.
Fiscal Year 2017 Labor, Health and Human Services Funding Bill; general content of legislation. FY 2017 Defense Appropriations Bill; provisions related to research funding.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) (S. 524); provisions related to implementation of law within hospital settings. Comprehensive Opioid Abuse Reduction Act of 2016 (H.R. 5046); provisions related to the clinical management and treatment of opioid addiction. STOP OD Act of 2016 (H.R. 5432); provisions related to the medical response to opioid overdose. General issues related to population health and wellness. Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148); general issues related to ongoing implementation of the law.
Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 (H.R. 1314), Section 603; provisions related to outpatient department reimbursements. Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016 (H.R. 2029); provisions related to research funding. Department of Defense Appropriations Act, FY2017; items pertaining to pain management and functional medicine. Department of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY2017; items pertaining to HRSA funding.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
21st Century Cures initiative (H.R.6); issues related to program scope, research funding, and program implementation. Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) (S. 524); provisions related to implementation of law within hospital settings. Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148); general issues related to ongoing implementation of the law. General issues related to health system operations and local hospital coverage. General issues related to concurrent surgery practices. Hospital quality reporting systems; general issues. Improving Health Information Technology Act (S. 2511); provisions related health system implementation of law. General issues related to concussion treatment protocols.
Increasing Competition in Pharmaceuticals Act (S. 2615); provisions related to hospital pharmacy operations. Promoting Responsible Opioid Prescribing Act of 2016 (H.R. 4499); all provisions generally. Issues related to prescription drug shortages and generic drug pricing.
Issues related to Medicare cancer payment policy. Better Health Rewards Act draft legislation; general issues. Issues related to Children's Hospital Graduate Medical Education (CHGME) program. Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (H.R. 2124); provisions related to distribution of resident slots within teaching hospitals.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Issues related to Medicare cancer payment policy. Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 (P.L. 114-74); provisions related to outpatient department reimbursements. Issues related to Electronic Health Record interoperability. Issues related to ICD-10 implementation. Medicare IME Pool Act of 2015 (H.R. 3292); issues related to the reimbursement of graduate medical students. Electronic Health Fairness Act of 2015 (S. 1347); provisions related to meaningful use. Issues related to federal debt held by physicians and Medicare reimbursements.
The Innovation Act (H.R. 9); general provisions and legislative progress. The PATENT Act (S. 1137); general provisions and legislative progress.
Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 (P.L.113-146); general issues related to implementation of legislation.
Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 (P.L. 114-74); provisions related to outpatient department reimbursements. Department of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY2016 (H.R. 3020/S. 1695); items pertaining to HRSA funding. Department of Defense Appropriations Act, FY2016; items pertaining to pain management and functional medicine. Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 (P.L. 114-113); items related to pain management and functional medicine.
Filing targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (P.L. 114-10); general content. Issues related to Medicare cancer payment policy. Medicare IME Pool Act of 2015 (H.R. 3292); issues related to the reimbursement of graduate medical students. Medicare Crosswalk Hospital Code Development Act of 2015 (H.R. 3291); issues related to administrative function of CMS reimbursement system. Issues related to ICD-10 implementation. Medicare CY 2016 Outpatient Payment Proposed Rule; general issues related to provider reimbursements. Issues related to federal debt held by physicians and Medicare reimbursements. Medicare inpatient admissions criteria (two-midnight rule); general content. Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act (H.R. 592); general provisions related to pharmacist reimbursement. Medicare Independence at Home Medical Practice Demonstration Improvement Act of 2015 (P.L. 114-39); general content.
Department of Defense Appropriations Act, FY2016; items pertaining to pain management and functional medicine. Department of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY2016; items pertaining to HRSA funding.
General issues related to energy and environmental conservation activities.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 (P.L.113-146); general issues related to implementation of legislation.
Innovations Act (H.R.9); provisions related to intellectual property protection for assignees.
Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (P.L. 114-10); general content. Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2016 (S.1695); provisions related to prescription drug prices. Advancing Care for Exceptional Kids Act of 2015 (H.R. 546/S.298); provisions related to the care of medically complex pediatric patients. Repeal of the Obamacare Bay State Boondoogle Act (H.R. 1479); general issues related to legislative scope. Establishing Beneficiary Equity in the Hospital Readmission Program Act (S. 688/H.R. 1343); provisions related to hospital reimbursements. Issues related to Medicare cancer payment policy. Issues related to Two-Midnights admission policy. Stark Administrative Simplification Act of 2015 (H.R.776); provisions related to physician referrals. Medicare Independence at Home Medical Practice Demonstration Improvement Act of 2015 (S.971); provisions related to patient care. Issues related to electronic health records and their interoperability and transparency. General issues related to ICD-10 implementation
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (s. 524); provisions related to research funding.
Department of Defense Appropriations Act, FY2016; items pertaining to pain management and functional medicine. Department of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY2016; items pertaining to HRSA funding.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Consolidated and Continuing Appropriations Act (P.L. 113-235); provisions related to Ebola preparedness funding. Department of Defense Appropriations Act, FY2015, Defense Health Program, Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (H.R. 4870); provisions related to extramural biomedical research.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE