mr LEE PERLMAN

Discuss issues related to group purchasing organizations (GPOs) with Congressional staff and members. Discuss several pieces of legislation with Congressional staff including: the CREATES Act (H.R. 965/S. 340) (support), the Fast Access for Safe & Timely Generics Act (H.R. 985) (support), the Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act (H.R. 1499) (support), the Fair and Immediate Release of Generic Drugs Act (H.R. 1506) (support), the Orange Book Transparency Act (H.R. 1503) (support), the Purple Book Continuity Act (H.R. 1520) (support), and the Bringing Low-Cost Options and Competition While Keeping Incentives for New Generics Act (H.R. 938) (support). Discuss the METRIC Act (H.R. 2296) with Congressional staff. Discuss legislation to address drug shortages with Congressional staff and members, the MEDS Act (S. 2373) (support), advocate for its inclusion in the CARES Act (H.R. 748). Discuss the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019 (S. 2543) with Congressional staff and committee staff. Discuss Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R.3) with Congressional staff. Discuss drug shortages related to the COVID-19 crisis with Congressional and Administration staff.

Discuss issues related to group purchasing organizations (GPOs) with Congressional staff and members. Discuss several pieces of legislation with Congressional staff including: the CREATES Act (H.R. 965/S. 340) (support), the Fast Access for Safe & Timely Generics Act (H.R. 985) (support), the Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act (H.R. 1499) (support), the Fair and Immediate Release of Generic Drugs Act (H.R. 1506) (support), the Orange Book Transparency Act (H.R. 1503) (support), the Purple Book Continuity Act (H.R. 1520) (support), and the Bringing Low-Cost Options and Competition While Keeping Incentives for New Generics Act (H.R. 938) (support). Discuss the METRIC Act (H.R. 2296) with Congressional staff. Discuss legislation to address drug shortages with Congressional staff and members, the MEDS Act (S. 2373) (support), advocate for its inclusion in the CARES Act (H.R. 748). Discuss the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019 (S. 2543) with Congressional staff and committee staff. Discuss Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R.3) with Congressional staff. Discuss drug shortages related to the COVID-19 crisis with Congressional and Administration staff.

Discuss issues related to group purchasing organizations (GPOs) with Congressional staff and members. Discuss several pieces of legislation with Congressional staff including: the CREATES Act (H.R. 965/S. 340) (support), the Fast Access for Safe & Timely Generics Act (H.R. 985) (support), the Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act (H.R. 1499) (support), the Fair and Immediate Release of Generic Drugs Act (H.R. 1506) (support), the Orange Book Transparency Act (H.R. 1503) (support), the Purple Book Continuity Act (H.R. 1520) (support), and the Bringing Low-Cost Options and Competition While Keeping Incentives for New Generics Act (H.R. 938) (support). Discuss the METRIC Act (H.R. 2296) with Congressional staff. Discuss legislation to address drug shortages with Congressional staff and members, the MEDS Act (S. 2373) (support), advocate for its inclusion in the CARES Act (H.R. 748). Discuss the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019 (S. 2543) with Congressional staff and committee staff. Discuss Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R.3) with Congressional staff. Discuss drug shortages related to the COVID-19 crisis with Congressional and Administration staff.

Discuss issues related to group purchasing organizations (GPOs) with Congressional staff and members. Discuss several pieces of legislation with Congressional staff including: the CREATES Act (H.R. 965/S. 340) (support), the Fast Access for Safe & Timely Generics Act (H.R. 985) (support), the Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act (H.R. 1499) (support), the Fair and Immediate Release of Generic Drugs Act (H.R. 1506) (support), the Orange Book Transparency Act (H.R. 1503) (support), the Purple Book Continuity Act (H.R. 1520) (support), and the Bringing Low-Cost Options and Competition While Keeping Incentives for New Generics Act (H.R. 938) (support). Discuss the METRIC Act (H.R. 2296) with Congressional staff. Discuss legislation to address drug shortages with Congressional staff and members, the MEDS Act (S. 2373) (support), advocate for its inclusion in the CARES Act (H.R. 748). Discuss the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019 (S. 2543) with Congressional staff and committee staff. Discuss Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R.3) with Congressional staff. Discuss drug shortages related to the COVID-19 crisis with Congressional and Administration staff.

Advocate for several Medicare & Medicaid provisions in the CARES Act (H.R. 748), including a delay of Medicare sequestration cuts, a delay of the Medicare Fiscal Accountability Rule and Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) cut relief. Support increased Federal Medical Assistance Percentages (FMAP) and FMAP flexibility at the state level in the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (H.R. 6201) and the CARES Act (H.R. 748). Advocate for federal childcare benefits for members of the health care workforce. Advocate for increasing borrowing limits on SBA loans and ensuring health care providers are eligible. Support direct funding for health care providers treating COVID-19 patients, including funding through the Hospital Preparedness Program. Support funding and efforts to ensure health care providers have access to essential materials, such as PPE, for COVID-19 response and readiness. Advocate for changes to indirect medical education payments to account for COVID-19 response efforts. Advocate for direct Federal funding for state and local governments during the COVID-19 crisis. Discuss the distribution methodology for the Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund with the White House, HHS, CMS and Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to Medicare accelerated payments with White House, HHS, CMS and Congressional staff. Advocate for continued Federal funding for New York States DSRIP program. Discuss Medicare and Medicaid issues with the CMS Administrator. Discuss COVID-19 response with White House staff and HHS leadership, including the HHS Secretary. Discuss GNYHA's legislative priorities with Congressional staff: a delay of cuts to Medicaid DSH funding (support), site-neutral policies (oppose), 340B drug discount program (support), expanding federal graduate medical education programs (support), funding to address the opioid crisis (support), funding for hospital infrastructure (support), the Affordable Care Act (support), and liver allocation reforms (support). Discuss the need to reform the United States' liver allocation system with Congressional staff/members, HHS, HRSA, UNOS and OPTN. Oppose several provisions in the White House's FY 2021 budget blueprint including cuts and changes to GME funding, site-neutral policies, changes to Medicare UCP and bad debt, Medicare post-acute care payments, wage index adjustments, and other Medicaid cuts. Support for the Medical liability provisions in the budget. Educate Congressional staff and lawmakers on Medicare for All. Support graduate medical education funding through the Medicare program, including support for the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 348/H.R. 1763) and the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414/S. 2439). Discuss technical assistance regarding the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414/S. 2439) with committee staff. Discuss the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019 (S. 2543) with Congressional staff and committee staff. Support surprise billing legislation reform and work with committee and Congressional staff on a range of issues. Discussed several bills including: Protecting People from Surprise Medical Bills Act (H.R. 3502), Lower Health Care Costs Act (S. 1895), No Surprises Act (H.R. 3630) and Consumer Protections Against Surprise Medical Bills Act of 2020 (H.R. 5826). Discussed the inclusion of surprise billing legislation in COVID-19 response legislation. Discuss New York State's Partnership for Patients initiative with CMS contract officers. Discuss GME rural training tracks and possible reforms with Congressional staff. Discuss the ET3 model with staff from CMMI. Discuss the Medicare GME program, including issues related to oversight and transparency, with congressional staff. Spoke with CMS to review Medicare DGME policy (42 CFR 413.75) on residency counting issues Discuss provisions in the CARES Act (H.R. 748) related to health care provider liability and immunity with Congressional and committee staff. Attend cybersecurity briefing related to foreign threats with FBI. Discuss issues concerning DSH hospitals with the Executive Branch. Discuss Medicare and Medicaid issues with the CMS Administrator. Discuss Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R.3) with Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to telehealth and HIT with staff from CMS, the White House and Congressional staff. Discuss drug shortages related to the COVID-19 crisis with Congressional and Administration staff. Coordinate with ASPR, the Department of Defense, FEMA and the FDA on COVID-19 response efforts.

Advocate for several Medicare & Medicaid provisions in the CARES Act (H.R. 748), including a delay of Medicare sequestration cuts, a delay of the Medicare Fiscal Accountability Rule and Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) cut relief. Support increased Federal Medical Assistance Percentages (FMAP) and FMAP flexibility at the state level in the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (H.R. 6201) and the CARES Act (H.R. 748). Advocate for changes to indirect medical education payments to account for COVID-19 response efforts. Discuss issues related to Medicare accelerated payments with White House, HHS, CMS and Congressional staff. Advocate for continued Federal funding for New York States DSRIP program. Discuss Medicare and Medicaid issues with the CMS Administrator. Discuss COVID-19 response with White House staff and HHS leadership, including the HHS Secretary. Discuss GNYHA's legislative priorities with Congressional staff: a delay of cuts Medicaid DSH funding (support), site-neutral policies (oppose), 340B drug discount program (support), expanding federal graduate medical education programs (support), funding to address the opioid crisis (support), and the Affordable Care Act (support). Oppose several provisions in the White House's FY 2021 budget blueprint including cuts and changes to GME funding, site-neutral policies, changes to Medicare UCP and bad debt, Medicare post-acute care payments, wage index adjustments, and other Medicaid cuts. Educate Congressional staff and lawmakers on Medicare for All. Support graduate medical education funding through the Medicare program, including support for the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 348/H.R. 1763) and the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414/S. 2439). Discuss technical assistance regarding the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414/S. 2439) with committee staff. Discuss the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019 (S. 2543) with Congressional staff and committee staff. Discuss New York State's Partnership for Patients initiative with CMS contract officers. Discuss GME rural training tracks and possible reforms with Congressional staff. Discuss the ET3 model with staff from CMMI. Discuss the Medicare GME program, including issues related to oversight and transparency, with congressional staff. Spoke with CMS to review Medicare DGME policy (42 CFR 413.75) on residency counting issues Discuss issues concerning DSH hospitals with the Executive Branch. Discuss Medicare and Medicaid issues with the CMS Administrator. Discuss Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R.3) with Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to telehealth and HIT with staff from CMS, the White House and Congressional staff.

Discuss issues related to group purchasing organizations (GPOs) with Congressional staff and members. Discuss several pieces of legislation with Congressional staff including: the CREATES Act (H.R. 965/S. 340) (support), the Fast Access for Safe & Timely Generics Act (H.R. 985) (support), the Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act (H.R. 1499) (support), the Fair and Immediate Release of Generic Drugs Act (H.R. 1506) (support), the Orange Book Transparency Act (H.R. 1503) (support), the Purple Book Continuity Act (H.R. 1520) (support), and the Bringing Low-Cost Options and Competition While Keeping Incentives for New Generics Act (H.R. 938) (support). Discuss the METRIC Act (H.R. 2296) with Congressional staff. Discuss legislation to address drug shortages with Congressional staff and members, the MEDS Act (S. 2373) (support), advocate for its inclusion in the CARES Act (H.R. 748). Discuss the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019 (S. 2543) with Congressional staff and committee staff. Discuss Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R.3) with Congressional staff. Discuss drug shortages related to the COVID-19 crisis with Congressional and Administration staff.

Discuss issues related to group purchasing organizations (GPOs) with Congressional staff and members. Discuss several pieces of legislation with Congressional staff including: the CREATES Act (H.R. 965/S. 340) (support), the Fast Access for Safe & Timely Generics Act (H.R. 985) (support), the Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act (H.R. 1499) (support), the Fair and Immediate Release of Generic Drugs Act (H.R. 1506) (support), the Orange Book Transparency Act (H.R. 1503) (support), the Purple Book Continuity Act (H.R. 1520) (support), and the Bringing Low-Cost Options and Competition While Keeping Incentives for New Generics Act (H.R. 938) (support). Discuss the METRIC Act (H.R. 2296) with Congressional staff. Discuss legislation to address drug shortages with Congressional staff and members, the MEDS Act (S. 2373) (support), advocate for its inclusion in the CARES Act (H.R. 748). Discuss the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019 (S. 2543) with Congressional staff and committee staff. Discuss Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R.3) with Congressional staff. Discuss drug shortages related to the COVID-19 crisis with Congressional and Administration staff.

Advocate for several Medicare & Medicaid provisions in the CARES Act (H.R. 748), including a delay of Medicare sequestration cuts, a delay of the Medicare Fiscal Accountability Rule and Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) cut relief. Support increased Federal Medical Assistance Percentages (FMAP) and FMAP flexibility at the state level in the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (H.R. 6201) and the CARES Act (H.R. 748). Advocate for federal childcare benefits for members of the health care workforce. Advocate for increasing borrowing limits on SBA loans and ensuring health care providers are eligible. Support direct funding for health care providers treating COVID-19 patients, including funding through the Hospital Preparedness Program. Support funding and efforts to ensure health care providers have access to essential materials, such as PPE, for COVID-19 response and readiness. Advocate for changes to indirect medical education payments to account for COVID-19 response efforts. Advocate for direct Federal funding for state and local governments during the COVID-19 crisis. Discuss the distribution methodology for the Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund with the White House, HHS, CMS and Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to Medicare accelerated payments with White House, HHS, CMS and Congressional staff. Advocate for continued Federal funding for New York States DSRIP program. Discuss Medicare and Medicaid issues with the CMS Administrator. Discuss COVID-19 response with White House staff and HHS leadership, including the HHS Secretary. Discuss GNYHA's legislative priorities with Congressional staff: a delay of cuts to Medicaid DSH funding (support), site-neutral policies (oppose), 340B drug discount program (support), expanding federal graduate medical education programs (support), funding to address the opioid crisis (support), funding for hospital infrastructure (support), the Affordable Care Act (support), and liver allocation reforms (support). Discuss the need to reform the United States' liver allocation system with Congressional staff/members, HHS, HRSA, UNOS and OPTN. Oppose several provisions in the White House's FY 2021 budget blueprint including cuts and changes to GME funding, site-neutral policies, changes to Medicare UCP and bad debt, Medicare post-acute care payments, wage index adjustments, and other Medicaid cuts. Support for the Medical liability provisions in the budget. Educate Congressional staff and lawmakers on Medicare for All. Support graduate medical education funding through the Medicare program, including support for the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 348/H.R. 1763) and the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414/S. 2439). Discuss technical assistance regarding the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414/S. 2439) with committee staff. Discuss the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019 (S. 2543) with Congressional staff and committee staff. Support surprise billing legislation reform and work with committee and Congressional staff on a range of issues. Discussed several bills including: Protecting People from Surprise Medical Bills Act (H.R. 3502), Lower Health Care Costs Act (S. 1895), No Surprises Act (H.R. 3630) and Consumer Protections Against Surprise Medical Bills Act of 2020 (H.R. 5826). Discussed the inclusion of surprise billing legislation in COVID-19 response legislation. Discuss New York State's Partnership for Patients initiative with CMS contract officers. Discuss GME rural training tracks and possible reforms with Congressional staff. Discuss the ET3 model with staff from CMMI. Discuss the Medicare GME program, including issues related to oversight and transparency, with congressional staff. Spoke with CMS to review Medicare DGME policy (42 CFR 413.75) on residency counting issues Discuss provisions in the CARES Act (H.R. 748) related to health care provider liability and immunity with Congressional and committee staff. Attend cybersecurity briefing related to foreign threats with FBI. Discuss issues concerning DSH hospitals with the Executive Branch. Discuss Medicare and Medicaid issues with the CMS Administrator. Discuss Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R.3) with Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to telehealth and HIT with staff from CMS, the White House and Congressional staff. Discuss drug shortages related to the COVID-19 crisis with Congressional and Administration staff. Coordinate with ASPR, the Department of Defense, FEMA and the FDA on COVID-19 response efforts.

Advocate for several Medicare & Medicaid provisions in the CARES Act (H.R. 748), including a delay of Medicare sequestration cuts, a delay of the Medicare Fiscal Accountability Rule and Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) cut relief. Support increased Federal Medical Assistance Percentages (FMAP) and FMAP flexibility at the state level in the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (H.R. 6201) and the CARES Act (H.R. 748). Advocate for changes to indirect medical education payments to account for COVID-19 response efforts. Discuss issues related to Medicare accelerated payments with White House, HHS, CMS and Congressional staff. Advocate for continued Federal funding for New York States DSRIP program. Discuss Medicare and Medicaid issues with the CMS Administrator. Discuss COVID-19 response with White House staff and HHS leadership, including the HHS Secretary. Discuss GNYHA's legislative priorities with Congressional staff: a delay of cuts Medicaid DSH funding (support), site-neutral policies (oppose), 340B drug discount program (support), expanding federal graduate medical education programs (support), funding to address the opioid crisis (support), and the Affordable Care Act (support). Oppose several provisions in the White House's FY 2021 budget blueprint including cuts and changes to GME funding, site-neutral policies, changes to Medicare UCP and bad debt, Medicare post-acute care payments, wage index adjustments, and other Medicaid cuts. Educate Congressional staff and lawmakers on Medicare for All. Support graduate medical education funding through the Medicare program, including support for the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 348/H.R. 1763) and the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414/S. 2439). Discuss technical assistance regarding the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414/S. 2439) with committee staff. Discuss the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019 (S. 2543) with Congressional staff and committee staff. Discuss New York State's Partnership for Patients initiative with CMS contract officers. Discuss GME rural training tracks and possible reforms with Congressional staff. Discuss the ET3 model with staff from CMMI. Discuss the Medicare GME program, including issues related to oversight and transparency, with congressional staff. Spoke with CMS to review Medicare DGME policy (42 CFR 413.75) on residency counting issues Discuss issues concerning DSH hospitals with the Executive Branch. Discuss Medicare and Medicaid issues with the CMS Administrator. Discuss Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R.3) with Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to telehealth and HIT with staff from CMS, the White House and Congressional staff.

Discuss issues related to group purchasing organizations (GPOs) with Congressional staff and members. Discuss several pieces of legislation with Congressional staff including: the CREATES Act (H.R. 965/S. 340) (support), the Fast Access for Safe & Timely Generics Act (H.R. 985) (support), the Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act (H.R. 1499) (support), the Fair and Immediate Release of Generic Drugs Act (H.R. 1506) (support), the Orange Book Transparency Act (H.R. 1503) (support), the Purple Book Continuity Act (H.R. 1520) (support), and the Bringing Low-Cost Options and Competition While Keeping Incentives for New Generics Act (H.R. 938) (support). Discuss the METRIC Act (H.R. 2296) with Congressional staff. Discuss legislation to address drug shortages with Congressional staff and members, the MEDS Act (S. 2373) (support), advocate for its inclusion in the CARES Act (H.R. 748). Discuss the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019 (S. 2543) with Congressional staff and committee staff. Discuss Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R.3) with Congressional staff. Discuss drug shortages related to the COVID-19 crisis with Congressional and Administration staff.

Discuss issues related to group purchasing organizations (GPOs) with Congressional staff and members. Discuss several pieces of legislation with Congressional staff including: the CREATES Act (H.R. 965/S. 340) (support), the Fast Access for Safe & Timely Generics Act (H.R. 985) (support), the Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act (H.R. 1499) (support), the Fair and Immediate Release of Generic Drugs Act (H.R. 1506) (support), the Orange Book Transparency Act (H.R. 1503) (support), the Purple Book Continuity Act (H.R. 1520) (support), and the Bringing Low-Cost Options and Competition While Keeping Incentives for New Generics Act (H.R. 938) (support). Discuss the METRIC Act (H.R. 2296) with Congressional staff. Discuss legislation to address drug shortages with Congressional staff and members, the MEDS Act (S. 2373) (support), advocate for its inclusion in the CARES Act (H.R. 748). Discuss the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019 (S. 2543) with Congressional staff and committee staff. Discuss Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R.3) with Congressional staff. Discuss drug shortages related to the COVID-19 crisis with Congressional and Administration staff.

Advocate for several Medicare & Medicaid provisions in the CARES Act (H.R. 748), including a delay of Medicare sequestration cuts, a delay of the Medicare Fiscal Accountability Rule and Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) cut relief. Support increased Federal Medical Assistance Percentages (FMAP) and FMAP flexibility at the state level in the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (H.R. 6201) and the CARES Act (H.R. 748). Advocate for federal childcare benefits for members of the health care workforce. Advocate for increasing borrowing limits on SBA loans and ensuring health care providers are eligible. Support direct funding for health care providers treating COVID-19 patients, including funding through the Hospital Preparedness Program. Support funding and efforts to ensure health care providers have access to essential materials, such as PPE, for COVID-19 response and readiness. Advocate for changes to indirect medical education payments to account for COVID-19 response efforts. Advocate for direct Federal funding for state and local governments during the COVID-19 crisis. Discuss the distribution methodology for the Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund with the White House, HHS, CMS and Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to Medicare accelerated payments with White House, HHS, CMS and Congressional staff. Advocate for continued Federal funding for New York States DSRIP program. Discuss Medicare and Medicaid issues with the CMS Administrator. Discuss COVID-19 response with White House staff and HHS leadership, including the HHS Secretary. Discuss GNYHA's legislative priorities with Congressional staff: a delay of cuts to Medicaid DSH funding (support), site-neutral policies (oppose), 340B drug discount program (support), expanding federal graduate medical education programs (support), funding to address the opioid crisis (support), funding for hospital infrastructure (support), the Affordable Care Act (support), and liver allocation reforms (support). Discuss the need to reform the United States' liver allocation system with Congressional staff/members, HHS, HRSA, UNOS and OPTN. Oppose several provisions in the White House's FY 2021 budget blueprint including cuts and changes to GME funding, site-neutral policies, changes to Medicare UCP and bad debt, Medicare post-acute care payments, wage index adjustments, and other Medicaid cuts. Support for the Medical liability provisions in the budget. Educate Congressional staff and lawmakers on Medicare for All. Support graduate medical education funding through the Medicare program, including support for the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 348/H.R. 1763) and the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414/S. 2439). Discuss technical assistance regarding the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414/S. 2439) with committee staff. Discuss the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019 (S. 2543) with Congressional staff and committee staff. Support surprise billing legislation reform and work with committee and Congressional staff on a range of issues. Discussed several bills including: Protecting People from Surprise Medical Bills Act (H.R. 3502), Lower Health Care Costs Act (S. 1895), No Surprises Act (H.R. 3630) and Consumer Protections Against Surprise Medical Bills Act of 2020 (H.R. 5826). Discussed the inclusion of surprise billing legislation in COVID-19 response legislation. Discuss New York State's Partnership for Patients initiative with CMS contract officers. Discuss GME rural training tracks and possible reforms with Congressional staff. Discuss the ET3 model with staff from CMMI. Discuss the Medicare GME program, including issues related to oversight and transparency, with congressional staff. Spoke with CMS to review Medicare DGME policy (42 CFR 413.75) on residency counting issues Discuss provisions in the CARES Act (H.R. 748) related to health care provider liability and immunity with Congressional and committee staff. Attend cybersecurity briefing related to foreign threats with FBI. Discuss issues concerning DSH hospitals with the Executive Branch. Discuss Medicare and Medicaid issues with the CMS Administrator. Discuss Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R.3) with Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to telehealth and HIT with staff from CMS, the White House and Congressional staff. Discuss drug shortages related to the COVID-19 crisis with Congressional and Administration staff. Coordinate with ASPR, the Department of Defense, FEMA and the FDA on COVID-19 response efforts.

Advocate for several Medicare & Medicaid provisions in the CARES Act (H.R. 748), including a delay of Medicare sequestration cuts, a delay of the Medicare Fiscal Accountability Rule and Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) cut relief. Support increased Federal Medical Assistance Percentages (FMAP) and FMAP flexibility at the state level in the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (H.R. 6201) and the CARES Act (H.R. 748). Advocate for changes to indirect medical education payments to account for COVID-19 response efforts. Discuss issues related to Medicare accelerated payments with White House, HHS, CMS and Congressional staff. Advocate for continued Federal funding for New York States DSRIP program. Discuss Medicare and Medicaid issues with the CMS Administrator. Discuss COVID-19 response with White House staff and HHS leadership, including the HHS Secretary. Discuss GNYHA's legislative priorities with Congressional staff: a delay of cuts Medicaid DSH funding (support), site-neutral policies (oppose), 340B drug discount program (support), expanding federal graduate medical education programs (support), funding to address the opioid crisis (support), and the Affordable Care Act (support). Oppose several provisions in the White House's FY 2021 budget blueprint including cuts and changes to GME funding, site-neutral policies, changes to Medicare UCP and bad debt, Medicare post-acute care payments, wage index adjustments, and other Medicaid cuts. Educate Congressional staff and lawmakers on Medicare for All. Support graduate medical education funding through the Medicare program, including support for the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 348/H.R. 1763) and the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414/S. 2439). Discuss technical assistance regarding the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414/S. 2439) with committee staff. Discuss the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019 (S. 2543) with Congressional staff and committee staff. Discuss New York State's Partnership for Patients initiative with CMS contract officers. Discuss GME rural training tracks and possible reforms with Congressional staff. Discuss the ET3 model with staff from CMMI. Discuss the Medicare GME program, including issues related to oversight and transparency, with congressional staff. Spoke with CMS to review Medicare DGME policy (42 CFR 413.75) on residency counting issues Discuss issues concerning DSH hospitals with the Executive Branch. Discuss Medicare and Medicaid issues with the CMS Administrator. Discuss Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R.3) with Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to telehealth and HIT with staff from CMS, the White House and Congressional staff.

Advocate for several Medicare & Medicaid provisions in the CARES Act (H.R. 748), including a delay of Medicare sequestration cuts, a delay of the Medicare Fiscal Accountability Rule and Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) cut relief. Support increased Federal Medical Assistance Percentages (FMAP) and FMAP flexibility at the state level in the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (H.R. 6201) and the CARES Act (H.R. 748). Advocate for federal childcare benefits for members of the health care workforce. Advocate for increasing borrowing limits on SBA loans and ensuring health care providers are eligible. Support direct funding for health care providers treating COVID-19 patients, including funding through the Hospital Preparedness Program. Support funding and efforts to ensure health care providers have access to essential materials, such as PPE, for COVID-19 response and readiness. Advocate for changes to indirect medical education payments to account for COVID-19 response efforts. Advocate for direct Federal funding for state and local governments during the COVID-19 crisis. Discuss the distribution methodology for the Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund with the White House, HHS, CMS and Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to Medicare accelerated payments with White House, HHS, CMS and Congressional staff. Advocate for continued Federal funding for New York States DSRIP program. Discuss Medicare and Medicaid issues with the CMS Administrator. Discuss COVID-19 response with White House staff and HHS leadership, including the HHS Secretary. Discuss GNYHA's legislative priorities with Congressional staff: a delay of cuts to Medicaid DSH funding (support), site-neutral policies (oppose), 340B drug discount program (support), expanding federal graduate medical education programs (support), funding to address the opioid crisis (support), funding for hospital infrastructure (support), the Affordable Care Act (support), and liver allocation reforms (support). Discuss the need to reform the United States' liver allocation system with Congressional staff/members, HHS, HRSA, UNOS and OPTN. Oppose several provisions in the White House's FY 2021 budget blueprint including cuts and changes to GME funding, site-neutral policies, changes to Medicare UCP and bad debt, Medicare post-acute care payments, wage index adjustments, and other Medicaid cuts. Support for the Medical liability provisions in the budget. Educate Congressional staff and lawmakers on Medicare for All. Support graduate medical education funding through the Medicare program, including support for the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 348/H.R. 1763) and the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414/S. 2439). Discuss technical assistance regarding the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414/S. 2439) with committee staff. Discuss the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019 (S. 2543) with Congressional staff and committee staff. Support surprise billing legislation reform and work with committee and Congressional staff on a range of issues. Discussed several bills including: Protecting People from Surprise Medical Bills Act (H.R. 3502), Lower Health Care Costs Act (S. 1895), No Surprises Act (H.R. 3630) and Consumer Protections Against Surprise Medical Bills Act of 2020 (H.R. 5826). Discussed the inclusion of surprise billing legislation in COVID-19 response legislation. Discuss New York State's Partnership for Patients initiative with CMS contract officers. Discuss GME rural training tracks and possible reforms with Congressional staff. Discuss the ET3 model with staff from CMMI. Discuss the Medicare GME program, including issues related to oversight and transparency, with congressional staff. Spoke with CMS to review Medicare DGME policy (42 CFR 413.75) on residency counting issues Discuss provisions in the CARES Act (H.R. 748) related to health care provider liability and immunity with Congressional and committee staff. Attend cybersecurity briefing related to foreign threats with FBI. Discuss issues concerning DSH hospitals with the Executive Branch. Discuss Medicare and Medicaid issues with the CMS Administrator. Discuss Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R.3) with Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to telehealth and HIT with staff from CMS, the White House and Congressional staff. Discuss drug shortages related to the COVID-19 crisis with Congressional and Administration staff. Coordinate with ASPR, the Department of Defense, FEMA and the FDA on COVID-19 response efforts.

Advocate for several Medicare & Medicaid provisions in the CARES Act (H.R. 748), including a delay of Medicare sequestration cuts, a delay of the Medicare Fiscal Accountability Rule and Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) cut relief. Support increased Federal Medical Assistance Percentages (FMAP) and FMAP flexibility at the state level in the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (H.R. 6201) and the CARES Act (H.R. 748). Advocate for federal childcare benefits for members of the health care workforce. Advocate for increasing borrowing limits on SBA loans and ensuring health care providers are eligible. Support direct funding for health care providers treating COVID-19 patients, including funding through the Hospital Preparedness Program. Support funding and efforts to ensure health care providers have access to essential materials, such as PPE, for COVID-19 response and readiness. Advocate for changes to indirect medical education payments to account for COVID-19 response efforts. Advocate for direct Federal funding for state and local governments during the COVID-19 crisis. Discuss the distribution methodology for the Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund with the White House, HHS, CMS and Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to Medicare accelerated payments with White House, HHS, CMS and Congressional staff. Advocate for continued Federal funding for New York States DSRIP program. Discuss Medicare and Medicaid issues with the CMS Administrator. Discuss COVID-19 response with White House staff and HHS leadership, including the HHS Secretary. Discuss GNYHA's legislative priorities with Congressional staff: a delay of cuts to Medicaid DSH funding (support), site-neutral policies (oppose), 340B drug discount program (support), expanding federal graduate medical education programs (support), funding to address the opioid crisis (support), funding for hospital infrastructure (support), the Affordable Care Act (support), and liver allocation reforms (support). Discuss the need to reform the United States' liver allocation system with Congressional staff/members, HHS, HRSA, UNOS and OPTN. Oppose several provisions in the White House's FY 2021 budget blueprint including cuts and changes to GME funding, site-neutral policies, changes to Medicare UCP and bad debt, Medicare post-acute care payments, wage index adjustments, and other Medicaid cuts. Support for the Medical liability provisions in the budget. Educate Congressional staff and lawmakers on Medicare for All. Support graduate medical education funding through the Medicare program, including support for the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 348/H.R. 1763) and the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414/S. 2439). Discuss technical assistance regarding the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414/S. 2439) with committee staff. Discuss the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019 (S. 2543) with Congressional staff and committee staff. Support surprise billing legislation reform and work with committee and Congressional staff on a range of issues. Discussed several bills including: Protecting People from Surprise Medical Bills Act (H.R. 3502), Lower Health Care Costs Act (S. 1895), No Surprises Act (H.R. 3630) and Consumer Protections Against Surprise Medical Bills Act of 2020 (H.R. 5826). Discussed the inclusion of surprise billing legislation in COVID-19 response legislation. Discuss New York State's Partnership for Patients initiative with CMS contract officers. Discuss GME rural training tracks and possible reforms with Congressional staff. Discuss the ET3 model with staff from CMMI. Discuss the Medicare GME program, including issues related to oversight and transparency, with congressional staff. Spoke with CMS to review Medicare DGME policy (42 CFR 413.75) on residency counting issues Discuss provisions in the CARES Act (H.R. 748) related to health care provider liability and immunity with Congressional and committee staff. Attend cybersecurity briefing related to foreign threats with FBI. Discuss issues concerning DSH hospitals with the Executive Branch. Discuss Medicare and Medicaid issues with the CMS Administrator. Discuss Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R.3) with Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to telehealth and HIT with staff from CMS, the White House and Congressional staff. Discuss drug shortages related to the COVID-19 crisis with Congressional and Administration staff. Coordinate with ASPR, the Department of Defense, FEMA and the FDA on COVID-19 response efforts.

Advocate for several Medicare & Medicaid provisions in the CARES Act (H.R. 748), including a delay of Medicare sequestration cuts, a delay of the Medicare Fiscal Accountability Rule and Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) cut relief. Support increased Federal Medical Assistance Percentages (FMAP) and FMAP flexibility at the state level in the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (H.R. 6201) and the CARES Act (H.R. 748). Advocate for federal childcare benefits for members of the health care workforce. Advocate for increasing borrowing limits on SBA loans and ensuring health care providers are eligible. Support direct funding for health care providers treating COVID-19 patients, including funding through the Hospital Preparedness Program. Support funding and efforts to ensure health care providers have access to essential materials, such as PPE, for COVID-19 response and readiness. Advocate for changes to indirect medical education payments to account for COVID-19 response efforts. Advocate for direct Federal funding for state and local governments during the COVID-19 crisis. Discuss the distribution methodology for the Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund with the White House, HHS, CMS and Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to Medicare accelerated payments with White House, HHS, CMS and Congressional staff. Advocate for continued Federal funding for New York States DSRIP program. Discuss Medicare and Medicaid issues with the CMS Administrator. Discuss COVID-19 response with White House staff and HHS leadership, including the HHS Secretary. Discuss GNYHA's legislative priorities with Congressional staff: a delay of cuts to Medicaid DSH funding (support), site-neutral policies (oppose), 340B drug discount program (support), expanding federal graduate medical education programs (support), funding to address the opioid crisis (support), funding for hospital infrastructure (support), the Affordable Care Act (support), and liver allocation reforms (support). Discuss the need to reform the United States' liver allocation system with Congressional staff/members, HHS, HRSA, UNOS and OPTN. Oppose several provisions in the White House's FY 2021 budget blueprint including cuts and changes to GME funding, site-neutral policies, changes to Medicare UCP and bad debt, Medicare post-acute care payments, wage index adjustments, and other Medicaid cuts. Support for the Medical liability provisions in the budget. Educate Congressional staff and lawmakers on Medicare for All. Support graduate medical education funding through the Medicare program, including support for the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 348/H.R. 1763) and the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414/S. 2439). Discuss technical assistance regarding the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414/S. 2439) with committee staff. Discuss the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019 (S. 2543) with Congressional staff and committee staff. Support surprise billing legislation reform and work with committee and Congressional staff on a range of issues. Discussed several bills including: Protecting People from Surprise Medical Bills Act (H.R. 3502), Lower Health Care Costs Act (S. 1895), No Surprises Act (H.R. 3630) and Consumer Protections Against Surprise Medical Bills Act of 2020 (H.R. 5826). Discussed the inclusion of surprise billing legislation in COVID-19 response legislation. Discuss New York State's Partnership for Patients initiative with CMS contract officers. Discuss GME rural training tracks and possible reforms with Congressional staff. Discuss the ET3 model with staff from CMMI. Discuss the Medicare GME program, including issues related to oversight and transparency, with congressional staff. Spoke with CMS to review Medicare DGME policy (42 CFR 413.75) on residency counting issues Discuss provisions in the CARES Act (H.R. 748) related to health care provider liability and immunity with Congressional and committee staff. Attend cybersecurity briefing related to foreign threats with FBI. Discuss issues concerning DSH hospitals with the Executive Branch. Discuss Medicare and Medicaid issues with the CMS Administrator. Discuss Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R.3) with Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to telehealth and HIT with staff from CMS, the White House and Congressional staff. Discuss drug shortages related to the COVID-19 crisis with Congressional and Administration staff. Coordinate with ASPR, the Department of Defense, FEMA and the FDA on COVID-19 response efforts.

Advocate for several Medicare & Medicaid provisions in the CARES Act (H.R. 748), including a delay of Medicare sequestration cuts, a delay of the Medicare Fiscal Accountability Rule and Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) cut relief. Support increased Federal Medical Assistance Percentages (FMAP) and FMAP flexibility at the state level in the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (H.R. 6201) and the CARES Act (H.R. 748). Advocate for federal childcare benefits for members of the health care workforce. Advocate for increasing borrowing limits on SBA loans and ensuring health care providers are eligible. Support direct funding for health care providers treating COVID-19 patients, including funding through the Hospital Preparedness Program. Support funding and efforts to ensure health care providers have access to essential materials, such as PPE, for COVID-19 response and readiness. Advocate for changes to indirect medical education payments to account for COVID-19 response efforts. Advocate for direct Federal funding for state and local governments during the COVID-19 crisis. Discuss the distribution methodology for the Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund with the White House, HHS, CMS and Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to Medicare accelerated payments with White House, HHS, CMS and Congressional staff. Advocate for continued Federal funding for New York States DSRIP program. Discuss Medicare and Medicaid issues with the CMS Administrator. Discuss COVID-19 response with White House staff and HHS leadership, including the HHS Secretary. Discuss GNYHA's legislative priorities with Congressional staff: a delay of cuts to Medicaid DSH funding (support), site-neutral policies (oppose), 340B drug discount program (support), expanding federal graduate medical education programs (support), funding to address the opioid crisis (support), funding for hospital infrastructure (support), the Affordable Care Act (support), and liver allocation reforms (support). Discuss the need to reform the United States' liver allocation system with Congressional staff/members, HHS, HRSA, UNOS and OPTN. Oppose several provisions in the White House's FY 2021 budget blueprint including cuts and changes to GME funding, site-neutral policies, changes to Medicare UCP and bad debt, Medicare post-acute care payments, wage index adjustments, and other Medicaid cuts. Support for the Medical liability provisions in the budget. Educate Congressional staff and lawmakers on Medicare for All. Support graduate medical education funding through the Medicare program, including support for the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 348/H.R. 1763) and the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414/S. 2439). Discuss technical assistance regarding the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414/S. 2439) with committee staff. Discuss the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019 (S. 2543) with Congressional staff and committee staff. Support surprise billing legislation reform and work with committee and Congressional staff on a range of issues. Discussed several bills including: Protecting People from Surprise Medical Bills Act (H.R. 3502), Lower Health Care Costs Act (S. 1895), No Surprises Act (H.R. 3630) and Consumer Protections Against Surprise Medical Bills Act of 2020 (H.R. 5826). Discussed the inclusion of surprise billing legislation in COVID-19 response legislation. Discuss New York State's Partnership for Patients initiative with CMS contract officers. Discuss GME rural training tracks and possible reforms with Congressional staff. Discuss the ET3 model with staff from CMMI. Discuss the Medicare GME program, including issues related to oversight and transparency, with congressional staff. Spoke with CMS to review Medicare DGME policy (42 CFR 413.75) on residency counting issues Discuss provisions in the CARES Act (H.R. 748) related to health care provider liability and immunity with Congressional and committee staff. Attend cybersecurity briefing related to foreign threats with FBI. Discuss issues concerning DSH hospitals with the Executive Branch. Discuss Medicare and Medicaid issues with the CMS Administrator. Discuss Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R.3) with Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to telehealth and HIT with staff from CMS, the White House and Congressional staff. Discuss drug shortages related to the COVID-19 crisis with Congressional and Administration staff. Coordinate with ASPR, the Department of Defense, FEMA and the FDA on COVID-19 response efforts.

Advocate for several Medicare & Medicaid provisions in the CARES Act (H.R. 748), including a delay of Medicare sequestration cuts, a delay of the Medicare Fiscal Accountability Rule and Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) cut relief. Support increased Federal Medical Assistance Percentages (FMAP) and FMAP flexibility at the state level in the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (H.R. 6201) and the CARES Act (H.R. 748). Advocate for changes to indirect medical education payments to account for COVID-19 response efforts. Discuss issues related to Medicare accelerated payments with White House, HHS, CMS and Congressional staff. Advocate for continued Federal funding for New York States DSRIP program. Discuss Medicare and Medicaid issues with the CMS Administrator. Discuss COVID-19 response with White House staff and HHS leadership, including the HHS Secretary. Discuss GNYHA's legislative priorities with Congressional staff: a delay of cuts Medicaid DSH funding (support), site-neutral policies (oppose), 340B drug discount program (support), expanding federal graduate medical education programs (support), funding to address the opioid crisis (support), and the Affordable Care Act (support). Oppose several provisions in the White House's FY 2021 budget blueprint including cuts and changes to GME funding, site-neutral policies, changes to Medicare UCP and bad debt, Medicare post-acute care payments, wage index adjustments, and other Medicaid cuts. Educate Congressional staff and lawmakers on Medicare for All. Support graduate medical education funding through the Medicare program, including support for the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 348/H.R. 1763) and the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414/S. 2439). Discuss technical assistance regarding the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414/S. 2439) with committee staff. Discuss the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019 (S. 2543) with Congressional staff and committee staff. Discuss New York State's Partnership for Patients initiative with CMS contract officers. Discuss GME rural training tracks and possible reforms with Congressional staff. Discuss the ET3 model with staff from CMMI. Discuss the Medicare GME program, including issues related to oversight and transparency, with congressional staff. Spoke with CMS to review Medicare DGME policy (42 CFR 413.75) on residency counting issues Discuss issues concerning DSH hospitals with the Executive Branch. Discuss Medicare and Medicaid issues with the CMS Administrator. Discuss Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R.3) with Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to telehealth and HIT with staff from CMS, the White House and Congressional staff.

Discuss issues related to group purchasing organizations (GPOs) with Congressional staff and members. Discuss several pieces of legislation with Congressional staff including: the CREATES Act (H.R. 965/S. 340) (support), the Fast Access for Safe & Timely Generics Act (H.R. 985) (support), the Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act (H.R. 1499) (support), the Fair and Immediate Release of Generic Drugs Act (H.R. 1506) (support), the Orange Book Transparency Act (H.R. 1503) (support), the Purple Book Continuity Act (H.R. 1520) (support), and the Bringing Low-Cost Options and Competition While Keeping Incentives for New Generics Act (H.R. 938) (support). Discuss the METRIC Act (H.R. 2296) with Congressional staff. Discuss legislation to address drug shortages with Congressional staff and members, the MEDS Act (S. 2373) (support), advocate for its inclusion in the CARES Act (H.R. 748). Discuss the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019 (S. 2543) with Congressional staff and committee staff. Discuss Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R.3) with Congressional staff. Discuss drug shortages related to the COVID-19 crisis with Congressional and Administration staff.

Discuss issues related to group purchasing organizations (GPOs) with Congressional staff and members. Discuss several pieces of legislation with Congressional staff including: the CREATES Act (H.R. 965/S. 340) (support), the Fast Access for Safe & Timely Generics Act (H.R. 985) (support), the Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act (H.R. 1499) (support), the Fair and Immediate Release of Generic Drugs Act (H.R. 1506) (support), the Orange Book Transparency Act (H.R. 1503) (support), the Purple Book Continuity Act (H.R. 1520) (support), and the Bringing Low-Cost Options and Competition While Keeping Incentives for New Generics Act (H.R. 938) (support). Discuss the METRIC Act (H.R. 2296) with Congressional staff. Discuss legislation to address drug shortages with Congressional staff and members, the MEDS Act (S. 2373) (support), advocate for its inclusion in the CARES Act (H.R. 748). Discuss the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019 (S. 2543) with Congressional staff and committee staff. Discuss Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R.3) with Congressional staff. Discuss drug shortages related to the COVID-19 crisis with Congressional and Administration staff.

Advocate for several Medicare & Medicaid provisions in the CARES Act (H.R. 748), including a delay of Medicare sequestration cuts, a delay of the Medicare Fiscal Accountability Rule and Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) cut relief. Support increased Federal Medical Assistance Percentages (FMAP) and FMAP flexibility at the state level in the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (H.R. 6201) and the CARES Act (H.R. 748). Advocate for changes to indirect medical education payments to account for COVID-19 response efforts. Discuss issues related to Medicare accelerated payments with White House, HHS, CMS and Congressional staff. Advocate for continued Federal funding for New York States DSRIP program. Discuss Medicare and Medicaid issues with the CMS Administrator. Discuss COVID-19 response with White House staff and HHS leadership, including the HHS Secretary. Discuss GNYHA's legislative priorities with Congressional staff: a delay of cuts Medicaid DSH funding (support), site-neutral policies (oppose), 340B drug discount program (support), expanding federal graduate medical education programs (support), funding to address the opioid crisis (support), and the Affordable Care Act (support). Oppose several provisions in the White House's FY 2021 budget blueprint including cuts and changes to GME funding, site-neutral policies, changes to Medicare UCP and bad debt, Medicare post-acute care payments, wage index adjustments, and other Medicaid cuts. Educate Congressional staff and lawmakers on Medicare for All. Support graduate medical education funding through the Medicare program, including support for the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 348/H.R. 1763) and the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414/S. 2439). Discuss technical assistance regarding the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414/S. 2439) with committee staff. Discuss the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019 (S. 2543) with Congressional staff and committee staff. Discuss New York State's Partnership for Patients initiative with CMS contract officers. Discuss GME rural training tracks and possible reforms with Congressional staff. Discuss the ET3 model with staff from CMMI. Discuss the Medicare GME program, including issues related to oversight and transparency, with congressional staff. Spoke with CMS to review Medicare DGME policy (42 CFR 413.75) on residency counting issues Discuss issues concerning DSH hospitals with the Executive Branch. Discuss Medicare and Medicaid issues with the CMS Administrator. Discuss Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R.3) with Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to telehealth and HIT with staff from CMS, the White House and Congressional staff.

Advocate for several Medicare & Medicaid provisions in the CARES Act (H.R. 748), including a delay of Medicare sequestration cuts, a delay of the Medicare Fiscal Accountability Rule and Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) cut relief. Support increased Federal Medical Assistance Percentages (FMAP) and FMAP flexibility at the state level in the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (H.R. 6201) and the CARES Act (H.R. 748). Advocate for federal childcare benefits for members of the health care workforce. Advocate for increasing borrowing limits on SBA loans and ensuring health care providers are eligible. Support direct funding for health care providers treating COVID-19 patients, including funding through the Hospital Preparedness Program. Support funding and efforts to ensure health care providers have access to essential materials, such as PPE, for COVID-19 response and readiness. Advocate for changes to indirect medical education payments to account for COVID-19 response efforts. Advocate for direct Federal funding for state and local governments during the COVID-19 crisis. Discuss the distribution methodology for the Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund with the White House, HHS, CMS and Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to Medicare accelerated payments with White House, HHS, CMS and Congressional staff. Advocate for continued Federal funding for New York States DSRIP program. Discuss Medicare and Medicaid issues with the CMS Administrator. Discuss COVID-19 response with White House staff and HHS leadership, including the HHS Secretary. Discuss GNYHA's legislative priorities with Congressional staff: a delay of cuts to Medicaid DSH funding (support), site-neutral policies (oppose), 340B drug discount program (support), expanding federal graduate medical education programs (support), funding to address the opioid crisis (support), funding for hospital infrastructure (support), the Affordable Care Act (support), and liver allocation reforms (support). Discuss the need to reform the United States' liver allocation system with Congressional staff/members, HHS, HRSA, UNOS and OPTN. Oppose several provisions in the White House's FY 2021 budget blueprint including cuts and changes to GME funding, site-neutral policies, changes to Medicare UCP and bad debt, Medicare post-acute care payments, wage index adjustments, and other Medicaid cuts. Support for the Medical liability provisions in the budget. Educate Congressional staff and lawmakers on Medicare for All. Support graduate medical education funding through the Medicare program, including support for the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 348/H.R. 1763) and the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414/S. 2439). Discuss technical assistance regarding the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414/S. 2439) with committee staff. Discuss the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019 (S. 2543) with Congressional staff and committee staff. Support surprise billing legislation reform and work with committee and Congressional staff on a range of issues. Discussed several bills including: Protecting People from Surprise Medical Bills Act (H.R. 3502), Lower Health Care Costs Act (S. 1895), No Surprises Act (H.R. 3630) and Consumer Protections Against Surprise Medical Bills Act of 2020 (H.R. 5826). Discussed the inclusion of surprise billing legislation in COVID-19 response legislation. Discuss New York State's Partnership for Patients initiative with CMS contract officers. Discuss GME rural training tracks and possible reforms with Congressional staff. Discuss the ET3 model with staff from CMMI. Discuss the Medicare GME program, including issues related to oversight and transparency, with congressional staff. Spoke with CMS to review Medicare DGME policy (42 CFR 413.75) on residency counting issues Discuss provisions in the CARES Act (H.R. 748) related to health care provider liability and immunity with Congressional and committee staff. Attend cybersecurity briefing related to foreign threats with FBI. Discuss issues concerning DSH hospitals with the Executive Branch. Discuss Medicare and Medicaid issues with the CMS Administrator. Discuss Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R.3) with Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to telehealth and HIT with staff from CMS, the White House and Congressional staff. Discuss drug shortages related to the COVID-19 crisis with Congressional and Administration staff. Coordinate with ASPR, the Department of Defense, FEMA and the FDA on COVID-19 response efforts.

Discuss issues related to group purchasing organizations (GPOs) with Congressional staff and members. Discuss several pieces of legislation with Congressional staff including: the CREATES Act (H.R. 965/S. 340) (support), the Fast Access for Safe & Timely Generics Act (H.R. 985) (support), the Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act (H.R. 1499) (support), the Fair and Immediate Release of Generic Drugs Act (H.R. 1506) (support), the Orange Book Transparency Act (H.R. 1503) (support), the Purple Book Continuity Act (H.R. 1520) (support), and the Bringing Low-Cost Options and Competition While Keeping Incentives for New Generics Act (H.R. 938) (support). Discuss the METRIC Act (H.R. 2296) with Congressional staff. Discuss legislation to address drug shortages with Congressional staff and members, the MEDS Act (S. 2373) (support), advocate for its inclusion in the CARES Act (H.R. 748). Discuss the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019 (S. 2543) with Congressional staff and committee staff. Discuss Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R.3) with Congressional staff. Discuss drug shortages related to the COVID-19 crisis with Congressional and Administration staff.

Discuss issues related to group purchasing organizations (GPOs) with Congressional staff and members. Discuss several pieces of legislation with Congressional staff including: the CREATES Act (H.R. 965/S. 340) (support), the Fast Access for Safe & Timely Generics Act (H.R. 985) (support), the Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act (H.R. 1499) (support), the Fair and Immediate Release of Generic Drugs Act (H.R. 1506) (support), the Orange Book Transparency Act (H.R. 1503) (support), the Purple Book Continuity Act (H.R. 1520) (support), and the Bringing Low-Cost Options and Competition While Keeping Incentives for New Generics Act (H.R. 938) (support). Discuss the METRIC Act (H.R. 2296) with Congressional staff. Discuss legislation to address drug shortages with Congressional staff and members, the MEDS Act (S. 2373) (support), advocate for its inclusion in the CARES Act (H.R. 748). Discuss the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019 (S. 2543) with Congressional staff and committee staff. Discuss Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R.3) with Congressional staff. Discuss drug shortages related to the COVID-19 crisis with Congressional and Administration staff.

Discuss issues related to group purchasing organizations (GPOs) with Congressional staff and members. Discuss several pieces of legislation with Congressional staff including: the CREATES Act (H.R. 965/S. 340) (support), the Fast Access for Safe & Timely Generics Act (H.R. 985) (support), the Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act (H.R. 1499) (support), the Fair and Immediate Release of Generic Drugs Act (H.R. 1506) (support), the Orange Book Transparency Act (H.R. 1503) (support), the Purple Book Continuity Act (H.R. 1520) (support), and the Bringing Low-Cost Options and Competition While Keeping Incentives for New Generics Act (H.R. 938) (support). Discuss the METRIC Act (H.R. 2296) with Congressional staff. Discuss legislation to address drug shortages with Congressional staff and members, the MEDS Act (S. 2373) (support), advocate for its inclusion in the CARES Act (H.R. 748). Discuss the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019 (S. 2543) with Congressional staff and committee staff. Discuss Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R.3) with Congressional staff. Discuss drug shortages related to the COVID-19 crisis with Congressional and Administration staff.

Discuss issues related to group purchasing organizations (GPOs) with Congressional staff and members. Discuss several pieces of legislation with Congressional staff including: the CREATES Act (H.R. 965/S. 340) (support), the Fast Access for Safe & Timely Generics Act (H.R. 985) (support), the Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act (H.R. 1499) (support), the Fair and Immediate Release of Generic Drugs Act (H.R. 1506) (support), the Orange Book Transparency Act (H.R. 1503) (support), the Purple Book Continuity Act (H.R. 1520) (support), and the Bringing Low-Cost Options and Competition While Keeping Incentives for New Generics Act (H.R. 938) (support). Discuss the METRIC Act (H.R. 2296) with Congressional staff. Discuss legislation to address drug shortages with Congressional staff and members, the MEDS Act (S. 2373) (support), advocate for its inclusion in the CARES Act (H.R. 748). Discuss the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019 (S. 2543) with Congressional staff and committee staff. Discuss Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R.3) with Congressional staff. Discuss drug shortages related to the COVID-19 crisis with Congressional and Administration staff.

Discuss issues related to group purchasing organizations (GPOs) with Congressional staff and members. Discuss several pieces of legislation with Congressional staff including: the CREATES Act (H.R. 965/S. 340) (support), the Fast Access for Safe & Timely Generics Act (H.R. 985) (support), the Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act (H.R. 1499) (support), the Fair and Immediate Release of Generic Drugs Act (H.R. 1506) (support), the Orange Book Transparency Act (H.R. 1503) (support), the Purple Book Continuity Act (H.R. 1520) (support), and the Bringing Low-Cost Options and Competition While Keeping Incentives for New Generics Act (H.R. 938) (support). Discuss the METRIC Act (H.R. 2296) with Congressional staff. Discuss legislation to address drug shortages with Congressional staff and members, the MEDS Act (S. 2373) (support), advocate for its inclusion in the CARES Act (H.R. 748). Discuss the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019 (S. 2543) with Congressional staff and committee staff. Discuss Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R.3) with Congressional staff. Discuss drug shortages related to the COVID-19 crisis with Congressional and Administration staff.

Discuss issues related to group purchasing organizations (GPOs) with Congressional staff and members. Discuss several pieces of legislation with Congressional staff including: the CREATES Act (H.R. 965/S. 340) (support), the Fast Access for Safe & Timely Generics Act (H.R. 985) (support), the Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act (H.R. 1499) (support), the Fair and Immediate Release of Generic Drugs Act (H.R. 1506) (support), the Orange Book Transparency Act (H.R. 1503) (support), the Purple Book Continuity Act (H.R. 1520) (support), and the Bringing Low-Cost Options and Competition While Keeping Incentives for New Generics Act (H.R. 938) (support). Discuss the METRIC Act (H.R. 2296) with Congressional staff. Discuss legislation to address drug shortages with Congressional staff and members, the MEDS Act (S. 2373) (support), advocate for its inclusion in the CARES Act (H.R. 748). Discuss the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019 (S. 2543) with Congressional staff and committee staff. Discuss Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R.3) with Congressional staff. Discuss drug shortages related to the COVID-19 crisis with Congressional and Administration staff.

Advocate for several Medicare & Medicaid provisions in the CARES Act (H.R. 748), including a delay of Medicare sequestration cuts, a delay of the Medicare Fiscal Accountability Rule and Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) cut relief. Support increased Federal Medical Assistance Percentages (FMAP) and FMAP flexibility at the state level in the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (H.R. 6201) and the CARES Act (H.R. 748). Advocate for federal childcare benefits for members of the health care workforce. Advocate for increasing borrowing limits on SBA loans and ensuring health care providers are eligible. Support direct funding for health care providers treating COVID-19 patients, including funding through the Hospital Preparedness Program. Support funding and efforts to ensure health care providers have access to essential materials, such as PPE, for COVID-19 response and readiness. Advocate for changes to indirect medical education payments to account for COVID-19 response efforts. Advocate for direct Federal funding for state and local governments during the COVID-19 crisis. Discuss the distribution methodology for the Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund with the White House, HHS, CMS and Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to Medicare accelerated payments with White House, HHS, CMS and Congressional staff. Advocate for continued Federal funding for New York States DSRIP program. Discuss Medicare and Medicaid issues with the CMS Administrator. Discuss COVID-19 response with White House staff and HHS leadership, including the HHS Secretary. Discuss GNYHA's legislative priorities with Congressional staff: a delay of cuts to Medicaid DSH funding (support), site-neutral policies (oppose), 340B drug discount program (support), expanding federal graduate medical education programs (support), funding to address the opioid crisis (support), funding for hospital infrastructure (support), the Affordable Care Act (support), and liver allocation reforms (support). Discuss the need to reform the United States' liver allocation system with Congressional staff/members, HHS, HRSA, UNOS and OPTN. Oppose several provisions in the White House's FY 2021 budget blueprint including cuts and changes to GME funding, site-neutral policies, changes to Medicare UCP and bad debt, Medicare post-acute care payments, wage index adjustments, and other Medicaid cuts. Support for the Medical liability provisions in the budget. Educate Congressional staff and lawmakers on Medicare for All. Support graduate medical education funding through the Medicare program, including support for the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 348/H.R. 1763) and the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414/S. 2439). Discuss technical assistance regarding the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414/S. 2439) with committee staff. Discuss the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019 (S. 2543) with Congressional staff and committee staff. Support surprise billing legislation reform and work with committee and Congressional staff on a range of issues. Discussed several bills including: Protecting People from Surprise Medical Bills Act (H.R. 3502), Lower Health Care Costs Act (S. 1895), No Surprises Act (H.R. 3630) and Consumer Protections Against Surprise Medical Bills Act of 2020 (H.R. 5826). Discussed the inclusion of surprise billing legislation in COVID-19 response legislation. Discuss New York State's Partnership for Patients initiative with CMS contract officers. Discuss GME rural training tracks and possible reforms with Congressional staff. Discuss the ET3 model with staff from CMMI. Discuss the Medicare GME program, including issues related to oversight and transparency, with congressional staff. Spoke with CMS to review Medicare DGME policy (42 CFR 413.75) on residency counting issues Discuss provisions in the CARES Act (H.R. 748) related to health care provider liability and immunity with Congressional and committee staff. Attend cybersecurity briefing related to foreign threats with FBI. Discuss issues concerning DSH hospitals with the Executive Branch. Discuss Medicare and Medicaid issues with the CMS Administrator. Discuss Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R.3) with Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to telehealth and HIT with staff from CMS, the White House and Congressional staff. Discuss drug shortages related to the COVID-19 crisis with Congressional and Administration staff. Coordinate with ASPR, the Department of Defense, FEMA and the FDA on COVID-19 response efforts.

Discuss issues related to group purchasing organizations (GPOs) with Congressional staff and members. Discuss several pieces of legislation with Congressional staff including: the CREATES Act (H.R. 965/S. 340) (support), the Fast Access for Safe & Timely Generics Act (H.R. 985) (support), the Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act (H.R. 1499) (support), the Fair and Immediate Release of Generic Drugs Act (H.R. 1506) (support), the Orange Book Transparency Act (H.R. 1503) (support), the Purple Book Continuity Act (H.R. 1520) (support), and the Bringing Low-Cost Options and Competition While Keeping Incentives for New Generics Act (H.R. 938) (support). Discuss the METRIC Act (H.R. 2296) with Congressional staff. Discuss legislation to address drug shortages with Congressional staff and members, the MEDS Act (S. 2373) (support), advocate for its inclusion in the CARES Act (H.R. 748). Discuss the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019 (S. 2543) with Congressional staff and committee staff. Discuss Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R.3) with Congressional staff. Discuss drug shortages related to the COVID-19 crisis with Congressional and Administration staff.

Discuss issues related to group purchasing organizations (GPOs) with Congressional staff and members. Discuss several pieces of legislation with Congressional staff including: the CREATES Act (H.R. 965/S. 340) (support), the Fast Access for Safe & Timely Generics Act (H.R. 985) (support), the Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act (H.R. 1499) (support), the Fair and Immediate Release of Generic Drugs Act (H.R. 1506) (support), the Orange Book Transparency Act (H.R. 1503) (support), the Purple Book Continuity Act (H.R. 1520) (support), and the Bringing Low-Cost Options and Competition While Keeping Incentives for New Generics Act (H.R. 938) (support). Discuss the METRIC Act (H.R. 2296) with Congressional staff. Discuss legislation to address drug shortages with Congressional staff and members, the MEDS Act (S. 2373) (support), advocate for its inclusion in the CARES Act (H.R. 748). Discuss the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019 (S. 2543) with Congressional staff and committee staff. Discuss Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R.3) with Congressional staff. Discuss drug shortages related to the COVID-19 crisis with Congressional and Administration staff.

Advocate for several Medicare & Medicaid provisions in the CARES Act (H.R. 748), including a delay of Medicare sequestration cuts, a delay of the Medicare Fiscal Accountability Rule and Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) cut relief. Support increased Federal Medical Assistance Percentages (FMAP) and FMAP flexibility at the state level in the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (H.R. 6201) and the CARES Act (H.R. 748). Advocate for federal childcare benefits for members of the health care workforce. Advocate for increasing borrowing limits on SBA loans and ensuring health care providers are eligible. Support direct funding for health care providers treating COVID-19 patients, including funding through the Hospital Preparedness Program. Support funding and efforts to ensure health care providers have access to essential materials, such as PPE, for COVID-19 response and readiness. Advocate for changes to indirect medical education payments to account for COVID-19 response efforts. Advocate for direct Federal funding for state and local governments during the COVID-19 crisis. Discuss the distribution methodology for the Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund with the White House, HHS, CMS and Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to Medicare accelerated payments with White House, HHS, CMS and Congressional staff. Advocate for continued Federal funding for New York States DSRIP program. Discuss Medicare and Medicaid issues with the CMS Administrator. Discuss COVID-19 response with White House staff and HHS leadership, including the HHS Secretary. Discuss GNYHA's legislative priorities with Congressional staff: a delay of cuts to Medicaid DSH funding (support), site-neutral policies (oppose), 340B drug discount program (support), expanding federal graduate medical education programs (support), funding to address the opioid crisis (support), funding for hospital infrastructure (support), the Affordable Care Act (support), and liver allocation reforms (support). Discuss the need to reform the United States' liver allocation system with Congressional staff/members, HHS, HRSA, UNOS and OPTN. Oppose several provisions in the White House's FY 2021 budget blueprint including cuts and changes to GME funding, site-neutral policies, changes to Medicare UCP and bad debt, Medicare post-acute care payments, wage index adjustments, and other Medicaid cuts. Support for the Medical liability provisions in the budget. Educate Congressional staff and lawmakers on Medicare for All. Support graduate medical education funding through the Medicare program, including support for the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 348/H.R. 1763) and the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414/S. 2439). Discuss technical assistance regarding the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414/S. 2439) with committee staff. Discuss the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019 (S. 2543) with Congressional staff and committee staff. Support surprise billing legislation reform and work with committee and Congressional staff on a range of issues. Discussed several bills including: Protecting People from Surprise Medical Bills Act (H.R. 3502), Lower Health Care Costs Act (S. 1895), No Surprises Act (H.R. 3630) and Consumer Protections Against Surprise Medical Bills Act of 2020 (H.R. 5826). Discussed the inclusion of surprise billing legislation in COVID-19 response legislation. Discuss New York State's Partnership for Patients initiative with CMS contract officers. Discuss GME rural training tracks and possible reforms with Congressional staff. Discuss the ET3 model with staff from CMMI. Discuss the Medicare GME program, including issues related to oversight and transparency, with congressional staff. Spoke with CMS to review Medicare DGME policy (42 CFR 413.75) on residency counting issues Discuss provisions in the CARES Act (H.R. 748) related to health care provider liability and immunity with Congressional and committee staff. Attend cybersecurity briefing related to foreign threats with FBI. Discuss issues concerning DSH hospitals with the Executive Branch. Discuss Medicare and Medicaid issues with the CMS Administrator. Discuss Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R.3) with Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to telehealth and HIT with staff from CMS, the White House and Congressional staff. Discuss drug shortages related to the COVID-19 crisis with Congressional and Administration staff. Coordinate with ASPR, the Department of Defense, FEMA and the FDA on COVID-19 response efforts.

Advocate for several Medicare & Medicaid provisions in the CARES Act (H.R. 748), including a delay of Medicare sequestration cuts, a delay of the Medicare Fiscal Accountability Rule and Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) cut relief. Support increased Federal Medical Assistance Percentages (FMAP) and FMAP flexibility at the state level in the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (H.R. 6201) and the CARES Act (H.R. 748). Advocate for changes to indirect medical education payments to account for COVID-19 response efforts. Discuss issues related to Medicare accelerated payments with White House, HHS, CMS and Congressional staff. Advocate for continued Federal funding for New York States DSRIP program. Discuss Medicare and Medicaid issues with the CMS Administrator. Discuss COVID-19 response with White House staff and HHS leadership, including the HHS Secretary. Discuss GNYHA's legislative priorities with Congressional staff: a delay of cuts Medicaid DSH funding (support), site-neutral policies (oppose), 340B drug discount program (support), expanding federal graduate medical education programs (support), funding to address the opioid crisis (support), and the Affordable Care Act (support). Oppose several provisions in the White House's FY 2021 budget blueprint including cuts and changes to GME funding, site-neutral policies, changes to Medicare UCP and bad debt, Medicare post-acute care payments, wage index adjustments, and other Medicaid cuts. Educate Congressional staff and lawmakers on Medicare for All. Support graduate medical education funding through the Medicare program, including support for the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 348/H.R. 1763) and the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414/S. 2439). Discuss technical assistance regarding the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414/S. 2439) with committee staff. Discuss the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019 (S. 2543) with Congressional staff and committee staff. Discuss New York State's Partnership for Patients initiative with CMS contract officers. Discuss GME rural training tracks and possible reforms with Congressional staff. Discuss the ET3 model with staff from CMMI. Discuss the Medicare GME program, including issues related to oversight and transparency, with congressional staff. Spoke with CMS to review Medicare DGME policy (42 CFR 413.75) on residency counting issues Discuss issues concerning DSH hospitals with the Executive Branch. Discuss Medicare and Medicaid issues with the CMS Administrator. Discuss Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R.3) with Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to telehealth and HIT with staff from CMS, the White House and Congressional staff.

Discuss issues related to group purchasing organizations (GPOs) with Congressional staff and members. Discuss several pieces of legislation with Congressional staff including: the CREATES Act (H.R. 965/S. 340) (support), the Fast Access for Safe & Timely Generics Act (H.R. 985) (support), the Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act (H.R. 1499) (support), the Fair and Immediate Release of Generic Drugs Act (H.R. 1506) (support), the Orange Book Transparency Act (H.R. 1503) (support), the Purple Book Continuity Act (H.R. 1520) (support), and the Bringing Low-Cost Options and Competition While Keeping Incentives for New Generics Act (H.R. 938) (support). Discuss the METRIC Act (H.R. 2296) with Congressional staff. Discuss legislation to address drug shortages with Congressional staff and members, the MEDS Act (S. 2373) (support), advocate for its inclusion in the CARES Act (H.R. 748). Discuss the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019 (S. 2543) with Congressional staff and committee staff. Discuss Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R.3) with Congressional staff. Discuss drug shortages related to the COVID-19 crisis with Congressional and Administration staff.

Advocate for several Medicare & Medicaid provisions in the CARES Act (H.R. 748), including a delay of Medicare sequestration cuts, a delay of the Medicare Fiscal Accountability Rule and Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) cut relief. Support increased Federal Medical Assistance Percentages (FMAP) and FMAP flexibility at the state level in the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (H.R. 6201) and the CARES Act (H.R. 748). Advocate for federal childcare benefits for members of the health care workforce. Advocate for increasing borrowing limits on SBA loans and ensuring health care providers are eligible. Support direct funding for health care providers treating COVID-19 patients, including funding through the Hospital Preparedness Program. Support funding and efforts to ensure health care providers have access to essential materials, such as PPE, for COVID-19 response and readiness. Advocate for changes to indirect medical education payments to account for COVID-19 response efforts. Advocate for direct Federal funding for state and local governments during the COVID-19 crisis. Discuss the distribution methodology for the Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund with the White House, HHS, CMS and Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to Medicare accelerated payments with White House, HHS, CMS and Congressional staff. Advocate for continued Federal funding for New York States DSRIP program. Discuss Medicare and Medicaid issues with the CMS Administrator. Discuss COVID-19 response with White House staff and HHS leadership, including the HHS Secretary. Discuss GNYHA's legislative priorities with Congressional staff: a delay of cuts to Medicaid DSH funding (support), site-neutral policies (oppose), 340B drug discount program (support), expanding federal graduate medical education programs (support), funding to address the opioid crisis (support), funding for hospital infrastructure (support), the Affordable Care Act (support), and liver allocation reforms (support). Discuss the need to reform the United States' liver allocation system with Congressional staff/members, HHS, HRSA, UNOS and OPTN. Oppose several provisions in the White House's FY 2021 budget blueprint including cuts and changes to GME funding, site-neutral policies, changes to Medicare UCP and bad debt, Medicare post-acute care payments, wage index adjustments, and other Medicaid cuts. Support for the Medical liability provisions in the budget. Educate Congressional staff and lawmakers on Medicare for All. Support graduate medical education funding through the Medicare program, including support for the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 348/H.R. 1763) and the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414/S. 2439). Discuss technical assistance regarding the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414/S. 2439) with committee staff. Discuss the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019 (S. 2543) with Congressional staff and committee staff. Support surprise billing legislation reform and work with committee and Congressional staff on a range of issues. Discussed several bills including: Protecting People from Surprise Medical Bills Act (H.R. 3502), Lower Health Care Costs Act (S. 1895), No Surprises Act (H.R. 3630) and Consumer Protections Against Surprise Medical Bills Act of 2020 (H.R. 5826). Discussed the inclusion of surprise billing legislation in COVID-19 response legislation. Discuss New York State's Partnership for Patients initiative with CMS contract officers. Discuss GME rural training tracks and possible reforms with Congressional staff. Discuss the ET3 model with staff from CMMI. Discuss the Medicare GME program, including issues related to oversight and transparency, with congressional staff. Spoke with CMS to review Medicare DGME policy (42 CFR 413.75) on residency counting issues Discuss provisions in the CARES Act (H.R. 748) related to health care provider liability and immunity with Congressional and committee staff. Attend cybersecurity briefing related to foreign threats with FBI. Discuss issues concerning DSH hospitals with the Executive Branch. Discuss Medicare and Medicaid issues with the CMS Administrator. Discuss Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R.3) with Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to telehealth and HIT with staff from CMS, the White House and Congressional staff. Discuss drug shortages related to the COVID-19 crisis with Congressional and Administration staff. Coordinate with ASPR, the Department of Defense, FEMA and the FDA on COVID-19 response efforts.

Advocate for several Medicare & Medicaid provisions in the CARES Act (H.R. 748), including a delay of Medicare sequestration cuts, a delay of the Medicare Fiscal Accountability Rule and Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) cut relief. Support increased Federal Medical Assistance Percentages (FMAP) and FMAP flexibility at the state level in the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (H.R. 6201) and the CARES Act (H.R. 748). Advocate for changes to indirect medical education payments to account for COVID-19 response efforts. Discuss issues related to Medicare accelerated payments with White House, HHS, CMS and Congressional staff. Advocate for continued Federal funding for New York States DSRIP program. Discuss Medicare and Medicaid issues with the CMS Administrator. Discuss COVID-19 response with White House staff and HHS leadership, including the HHS Secretary. Discuss GNYHA's legislative priorities with Congressional staff: a delay of cuts Medicaid DSH funding (support), site-neutral policies (oppose), 340B drug discount program (support), expanding federal graduate medical education programs (support), funding to address the opioid crisis (support), and the Affordable Care Act (support). Oppose several provisions in the White House's FY 2021 budget blueprint including cuts and changes to GME funding, site-neutral policies, changes to Medicare UCP and bad debt, Medicare post-acute care payments, wage index adjustments, and other Medicaid cuts. Educate Congressional staff and lawmakers on Medicare for All. Support graduate medical education funding through the Medicare program, including support for the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 348/H.R. 1763) and the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414/S. 2439). Discuss technical assistance regarding the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414/S. 2439) with committee staff. Discuss the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019 (S. 2543) with Congressional staff and committee staff. Discuss New York State's Partnership for Patients initiative with CMS contract officers. Discuss GME rural training tracks and possible reforms with Congressional staff. Discuss the ET3 model with staff from CMMI. Discuss the Medicare GME program, including issues related to oversight and transparency, with congressional staff. Spoke with CMS to review Medicare DGME policy (42 CFR 413.75) on residency counting issues Discuss issues concerning DSH hospitals with the Executive Branch. Discuss Medicare and Medicaid issues with the CMS Administrator. Discuss Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R.3) with Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to telehealth and HIT with staff from CMS, the White House and Congressional staff.

Discuss issues related to group purchasing organizations (GPOs) with Congressional staff and members. Discuss several pieces of legislation with Congressional staff including: the CREATES Act (H.R. 965/S. 340) (support), the Fast Access for Safe & Timely Generics Act (H.R. 985) (support), the Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act (H.R. 1499) (support), the Fair and Immediate Release of Generic Drugs Act (H.R. 1506) (support), the Orange Book Transparency Act (H.R. 1503) (support), the Purple Book Continuity Act (H.R. 1520) (support), and the Bringing Low-Cost Options and Competition While Keeping Incentives for New Generics Act (H.R. 938) (support). Discuss the METRIC Act (H.R. 2296) with Congressional staff. Discuss legislation to address drug shortages with Congressional staff and members, the MEDS Act (S. 2373) (support), advocate for its inclusion in the CARES Act (H.R. 748). Discuss the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019 (S. 2543) with Congressional staff and committee staff. Discuss Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R.3) with Congressional staff. Discuss drug shortages related to the COVID-19 crisis with Congressional and Administration staff.

Discuss issues related to group purchasing organizations (GPOs) with Congressional staff and members. Discuss several pieces of legislation with Congressional staff including: the CREATES Act (H.R. 965/S. 340) (support), the Fast Access for Safe & Timely Generics Act (H.R. 985) (support), the Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act (H.R. 1499) (support), the Fair and Immediate Release of Generic Drugs Act (H.R. 1506) (support), the Orange Book Transparency Act (H.R. 1503) (support), the Purple Book Continuity Act (H.R. 1520) (support), and the Bringing Low-Cost Options and Competition While Keeping Incentives for New Generics Act (H.R. 938) (support). Discuss the METRIC Act (H.R. 2296) with Congressional staff. Discuss legislation to address drug shortages with Congressional staff and members, the MEDS Act (S. 2373) (support), advocate for its inclusion in the CARES Act (H.R. 748). Discuss the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019 (S. 2543) with Congressional staff and committee staff. Discuss Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R.3) with Congressional staff. Discuss drug shortages related to the COVID-19 crisis with Congressional and Administration staff.

Discuss issues related to group purchasing organizations (GPOs) with Congressional staff and members. Discuss several pieces of legislation with Congressional staff including: the CREATES Act (H.R. 965/S. 340) (support), the Fast Access for Safe & Timely Generics Act (H.R. 985) (support), the Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act (H.R. 1499) (support), the Fair and Immediate Release of Generic Drugs Act (H.R. 1506) (support), the Orange Book Transparency Act (H.R. 1503) (support), the Purple Book Continuity Act (H.R. 1520) (support), and the Bringing Low-Cost Options and Competition While Keeping Incentives for New Generics Act (H.R. 938) (support). Discuss the METRIC Act (H.R. 2296) with Congressional staff. Discuss legislation to address drug shortages with Congressional staff and members, the MEDS Act (S. 2373) (support), advocate for its inclusion in the CARES Act (H.R. 748). Discuss the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019 (S. 2543) with Congressional staff and committee staff. Discuss Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R.3) with Congressional staff. Discuss drug shortages related to the COVID-19 crisis with Congressional and Administration staff.

Advocate for several Medicare & Medicaid provisions in the CARES Act (H.R. 748), including a delay of Medicare sequestration cuts, a delay of the Medicare Fiscal Accountability Rule and Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) cut relief. Support increased Federal Medical Assistance Percentages (FMAP) and FMAP flexibility at the state level in the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (H.R. 6201) and the CARES Act (H.R. 748). Advocate for changes to indirect medical education payments to account for COVID-19 response efforts. Discuss issues related to Medicare accelerated payments with White House, HHS, CMS and Congressional staff. Advocate for continued Federal funding for New York States DSRIP program. Discuss Medicare and Medicaid issues with the CMS Administrator. Discuss COVID-19 response with White House staff and HHS leadership, including the HHS Secretary. Discuss GNYHA's legislative priorities with Congressional staff: a delay of cuts Medicaid DSH funding (support), site-neutral policies (oppose), 340B drug discount program (support), expanding federal graduate medical education programs (support), funding to address the opioid crisis (support), and the Affordable Care Act (support). Oppose several provisions in the White House's FY 2021 budget blueprint including cuts and changes to GME funding, site-neutral policies, changes to Medicare UCP and bad debt, Medicare post-acute care payments, wage index adjustments, and other Medicaid cuts. Educate Congressional staff and lawmakers on Medicare for All. Support graduate medical education funding through the Medicare program, including support for the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 348/H.R. 1763) and the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414/S. 2439). Discuss technical assistance regarding the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414/S. 2439) with committee staff. Discuss the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019 (S. 2543) with Congressional staff and committee staff. Discuss New York State's Partnership for Patients initiative with CMS contract officers. Discuss GME rural training tracks and possible reforms with Congressional staff. Discuss the ET3 model with staff from CMMI. Discuss the Medicare GME program, including issues related to oversight and transparency, with congressional staff. Spoke with CMS to review Medicare DGME policy (42 CFR 413.75) on residency counting issues Discuss issues concerning DSH hospitals with the Executive Branch. Discuss Medicare and Medicaid issues with the CMS Administrator. Discuss Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R.3) with Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to telehealth and HIT with staff from CMS, the White House and Congressional staff.

Advocate for several Medicare & Medicaid provisions in the CARES Act (H.R. 748), including a delay of Medicare sequestration cuts, a delay of the Medicare Fiscal Accountability Rule and Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) cut relief. Support increased Federal Medical Assistance Percentages (FMAP) and FMAP flexibility at the state level in the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (H.R. 6201) and the CARES Act (H.R. 748). Advocate for federal childcare benefits for members of the health care workforce. Advocate for increasing borrowing limits on SBA loans and ensuring health care providers are eligible. Support direct funding for health care providers treating COVID-19 patients, including funding through the Hospital Preparedness Program. Support funding and efforts to ensure health care providers have access to essential materials, such as PPE, for COVID-19 response and readiness. Advocate for changes to indirect medical education payments to account for COVID-19 response efforts. Advocate for direct Federal funding for state and local governments during the COVID-19 crisis. Discuss the distribution methodology for the Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund with the White House, HHS, CMS and Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to Medicare accelerated payments with White House, HHS, CMS and Congressional staff. Advocate for continued Federal funding for New York States DSRIP program. Discuss Medicare and Medicaid issues with the CMS Administrator. Discuss COVID-19 response with White House staff and HHS leadership, including the HHS Secretary. Discuss GNYHA's legislative priorities with Congressional staff: a delay of cuts to Medicaid DSH funding (support), site-neutral policies (oppose), 340B drug discount program (support), expanding federal graduate medical education programs (support), funding to address the opioid crisis (support), funding for hospital infrastructure (support), the Affordable Care Act (support), and liver allocation reforms (support). Discuss the need to reform the United States' liver allocation system with Congressional staff/members, HHS, HRSA, UNOS and OPTN. Oppose several provisions in the White House's FY 2021 budget blueprint including cuts and changes to GME funding, site-neutral policies, changes to Medicare UCP and bad debt, Medicare post-acute care payments, wage index adjustments, and other Medicaid cuts. Support for the Medical liability provisions in the budget. Educate Congressional staff and lawmakers on Medicare for All. Support graduate medical education funding through the Medicare program, including support for the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 348/H.R. 1763) and the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414/S. 2439). Discuss technical assistance regarding the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414/S. 2439) with committee staff. Discuss the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019 (S. 2543) with Congressional staff and committee staff. Support surprise billing legislation reform and work with committee and Congressional staff on a range of issues. Discussed several bills including: Protecting People from Surprise Medical Bills Act (H.R. 3502), Lower Health Care Costs Act (S. 1895), No Surprises Act (H.R. 3630) and Consumer Protections Against Surprise Medical Bills Act of 2020 (H.R. 5826). Discussed the inclusion of surprise billing legislation in COVID-19 response legislation. Discuss New York State's Partnership for Patients initiative with CMS contract officers. Discuss GME rural training tracks and possible reforms with Congressional staff. Discuss the ET3 model with staff from CMMI. Discuss the Medicare GME program, including issues related to oversight and transparency, with congressional staff. Spoke with CMS to review Medicare DGME policy (42 CFR 413.75) on residency counting issues Discuss provisions in the CARES Act (H.R. 748) related to health care provider liability and immunity with Congressional and committee staff. Attend cybersecurity briefing related to foreign threats with FBI. Discuss issues concerning DSH hospitals with the Executive Branch. Discuss Medicare and Medicaid issues with the CMS Administrator. Discuss Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R.3) with Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to telehealth and HIT with staff from CMS, the White House and Congressional staff. Discuss drug shortages related to the COVID-19 crisis with Congressional and Administration staff. Coordinate with ASPR, the Department of Defense, FEMA and the FDA on COVID-19 response efforts.

Discuss issues related to group purchasing organizations (GPOs) with Congressional staff and members. Discuss several pieces of legislation with Congressional staff including: the CREATES Act (H.R. 965/S. 340) (support), the Fast Access for Safe & Timely Generics Act (H.R. 985) (support), the Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act (H.R. 1499) (support), the Fair and Immediate Release of Generic Drugs Act (H.R. 1506) (support), the Orange Book Transparency Act (H.R. 1503) (support), the Purple Book Continuity Act (H.R. 1520) (support), and the Bringing Low-Cost Options and Competition While Keeping Incentives for New Generics Act (H.R. 938) (support). Discuss the METRIC Act (H.R. 2296) with congressional staff. Discuss potential legislation to address drug shortages with congressional staff.

Discuss issues related to group purchasing organizations (GPOs) with Congressional staff and members. Discuss several pieces of legislation with Congressional staff including: the CREATES Act (H.R. 965/S. 340) (support), the Fast Access for Safe & Timely Generics Act (H.R. 985) (support), the Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act (H.R. 1499) (support), the Fair and Immediate Release of Generic Drugs Act (H.R. 1506) (support), the Orange Book Transparency Act (H.R. 1503) (support), the Purple Book Continuity Act (H.R. 1520) (support), and the Bringing Low-Cost Options and Competition While Keeping Incentives for New Generics Act (H.R. 938) (support). Discuss the METRIC Act (H.R. 2296) with Congressional staff. Discuss potential legislation to address drug shortages with Congressional staff. Discuss the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019 (S. 2543) with Congressional staff and committee staff. Discuss Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R.3) with Congressional staff.

Discuss issues related to group purchasing organizations (GPOs) with Congressional staff and members. Discuss several pieces of legislation with Congressional staff including: the CREATES Act (H.R. 965/S. 340) (support), the Fast Access for Safe & Timely Generics Act (H.R. 985) (support), the Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act (H.R. 1499) (support), the Fair and Immediate Release of Generic Drugs Act (H.R. 1506) (support), the Orange Book Transparency Act (H.R. 1503) (support), the Purple Book Continuity Act (H.R. 1520) (support), and the Bringing Low-Cost Options and Competition While Keeping Incentives for New Generics Act (H.R. 938) (support). Discuss the METRIC Act (H.R. 2296) with Congressional staff. Discuss legislation to address drug shortages with Congressional staff and members, the MEDS Act (S. 2373) (support). Discuss the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019 (S. 2543) with Congressional staff and committee staff. Discuss Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R.3) with Congressional staff.

Discuss issues related to group purchasing organizations (GPOs) with Congressional staff and members. Discuss several pieces of legislation with Congressional staff including: the CREATES Act (H.R. 965/S. 340) (support), the Fast Access for Safe & Timely Generics Act (H.R. 985) (support), the Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act (H.R. 1499) (support), the Fair and Immediate Release of Generic Drugs Act (H.R. 1506) (support), the Orange Book Transparency Act (H.R. 1503) (support), the Purple Book Continuity Act (H.R. 1520) (support), and the Bringing Low-Cost Options and Competition While Keeping Incentives for New Generics Act (H.R. 938) (support).

Discuss issues related to group purchasing organizations (GPOs) with Congressional staff and members. Discuss several pieces of legislation with Congressional staff including: the CREATES Act (H.R. 965/S. 340) (support), the Fast Access for Safe & Timely Generics Act (H.R. 985) (support), the Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act (H.R. 1499) (support), the Fair and Immediate Release of Generic Drugs Act (H.R. 1506) (support), the Orange Book Transparency Act (H.R. 1503) (support), the Purple Book Continuity Act (H.R. 1520) (support), and the Bringing Low-Cost Options and Competition While Keeping Incentives for New Generics Act (H.R. 938) (support). Discuss the METRIC Act (H.R. 2296) with congressional staff. Discuss potential legislation to address drug shortages with congressional staff.

Discuss issues related to group purchasing organizations (GPOs) with Congressional staff and members. Discuss several pieces of legislation with Congressional staff including: the CREATES Act (H.R. 965/S. 340) (support), the Fast Access for Safe & Timely Generics Act (H.R. 985) (support), the Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act (H.R. 1499) (support), the Fair and Immediate Release of Generic Drugs Act (H.R. 1506) (support), the Orange Book Transparency Act (H.R. 1503) (support), the Purple Book Continuity Act (H.R. 1520) (support), and the Bringing Low-Cost Options and Competition While Keeping Incentives for New Generics Act (H.R. 938) (support). Discuss the METRIC Act (H.R. 2296) with Congressional staff. Discuss potential legislation to address drug shortages with Congressional staff. Discuss the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019 (S. 2543) with Congressional staff and committee staff. Discuss Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R.3) with Congressional staff.

Discuss issues related to group purchasing organizations (GPOs) with Congressional staff and members. Discuss several pieces of legislation with Congressional staff including: the CREATES Act (H.R. 965/S. 340) (support), the Fast Access for Safe & Timely Generics Act (H.R. 985) (support), the Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act (H.R. 1499) (support), the Fair and Immediate Release of Generic Drugs Act (H.R. 1506) (support), the Orange Book Transparency Act (H.R. 1503) (support), the Purple Book Continuity Act (H.R. 1520) (support), and the Bringing Low-Cost Options and Competition While Keeping Incentives for New Generics Act (H.R. 938) (support).

Discuss issues related to group purchasing organizations (GPOs) with Congressional staff and members. Discuss several pieces of legislation with Congressional staff including: the CREATES Act (H.R. 965/S. 340) (support), the Fast Access for Safe & Timely Generics Act (H.R. 985) (support), the Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act (H.R. 1499) (support), the Fair and Immediate Release of Generic Drugs Act (H.R. 1506) (support), the Orange Book Transparency Act (H.R. 1503) (support), the Purple Book Continuity Act (H.R. 1520) (support), and the Bringing Low-Cost Options and Competition While Keeping Incentives for New Generics Act (H.R. 938) (support). Discuss the METRIC Act (H.R. 2296) with Congressional staff. Discuss legislation to address drug shortages with Congressional staff and members, the MEDS Act (S. 2373) (support). Discuss the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019 (S. 2543) with Congressional staff and committee staff. Discuss Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R.3) with Congressional staff.

Discuss issues related to group purchasing organizations (GPOs) with Congressional staff and members. Discuss several pieces of legislation with Congressional staff including: the CREATES Act (H.R. 965/S. 340) (support), the Fast Access for Safe & Timely Generics Act (H.R. 985) (support), the Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act (H.R. 1499) (support), the Fair and Immediate Release of Generic Drugs Act (H.R. 1506) (support), the Orange Book Transparency Act (H.R. 1503) (support), the Purple Book Continuity Act (H.R. 1520) (support), and the Bringing Low-Cost Options and Competition While Keeping Incentives for New Generics Act (H.R. 938) (support). Discuss the METRIC Act (H.R. 2296) with Congressional staff. Discuss potential legislation to address drug shortages with Congressional staff. Discuss the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019 (S. 2543) with Congressional staff and committee staff. Discuss Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R.3) with Congressional staff.

Discuss issues related to group purchasing organizations (GPOs) with Congressional staff and members. Discuss several pieces of legislation with Congressional staff including: the CREATES Act (H.R. 965/S. 340) (support), the Fast Access for Safe & Timely Generics Act (H.R. 985) (support), the Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act (H.R. 1499) (support), the Fair and Immediate Release of Generic Drugs Act (H.R. 1506) (support), the Orange Book Transparency Act (H.R. 1503) (support), the Purple Book Continuity Act (H.R. 1520) (support), and the Bringing Low-Cost Options and Competition While Keeping Incentives for New Generics Act (H.R. 938) (support).

Discuss issues related to group purchasing organizations (GPOs) with Congressional staff and members. Discuss several pieces of legislation with Congressional staff including: the CREATES Act (H.R. 965/S. 340) (support), the Fast Access for Safe & Timely Generics Act (H.R. 985) (support), the Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act (H.R. 1499) (support), the Fair and Immediate Release of Generic Drugs Act (H.R. 1506) (support), the Orange Book Transparency Act (H.R. 1503) (support), the Purple Book Continuity Act (H.R. 1520) (support), and the Bringing Low-Cost Options and Competition While Keeping Incentives for New Generics Act (H.R. 938) (support). Discuss the METRIC Act (H.R. 2296) with Congressional staff. Discuss legislation to address drug shortages with Congressional staff and members, the MEDS Act (S. 2373) (support). Discuss the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019 (S. 2543) with Congressional staff and committee staff. Discuss Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R.3) with Congressional staff.

Discuss issues related to group purchasing organizations (GPOs) with Congressional staff and members. Discuss several pieces of legislation with Congressional staff including: the CREATES Act (H.R. 965/S. 340) (support), the Fast Access for Safe & Timely Generics Act (H.R. 985) (support), the Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act (H.R. 1499) (support), the Fair and Immediate Release of Generic Drugs Act (H.R. 1506) (support), the Orange Book Transparency Act (H.R. 1503) (support), the Purple Book Continuity Act (H.R. 1520) (support), and the Bringing Low-Cost Options and Competition While Keeping Incentives for New Generics Act (H.R. 938) (support). Discuss the METRIC Act (H.R. 2296) with congressional staff. Discuss potential legislation to address drug shortages with congressional staff.

Discuss issues related to group purchasing organizations (GPOs) with Congressional staff and members. Discuss several pieces of legislation with Congressional staff including: the CREATES Act (H.R. 965/S. 340) (support), the Fast Access for Safe & Timely Generics Act (H.R. 985) (support), the Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act (H.R. 1499) (support), the Fair and Immediate Release of Generic Drugs Act (H.R. 1506) (support), the Orange Book Transparency Act (H.R. 1503) (support), the Purple Book Continuity Act (H.R. 1520) (support), and the Bringing Low-Cost Options and Competition While Keeping Incentives for New Generics Act (H.R. 938) (support). Discuss the METRIC Act (H.R. 2296) with congressional staff. Discuss potential legislation to address drug shortages with congressional staff.

Discuss issues related to group purchasing organizations (GPOs) with Congressional staff and members. Discuss several pieces of legislation with Congressional staff including: the CREATES Act (H.R. 965/S. 340) (support), the Fast Access for Safe & Timely Generics Act (H.R. 985) (support), the Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act (H.R. 1499) (support), the Fair and Immediate Release of Generic Drugs Act (H.R. 1506) (support), the Orange Book Transparency Act (H.R. 1503) (support), the Purple Book Continuity Act (H.R. 1520) (support), and the Bringing Low-Cost Options and Competition While Keeping Incentives for New Generics Act (H.R. 938) (support).

Discuss issues related to group purchasing organizations (GPOs) with Congressional staff and members. Discuss several pieces of legislation with Congressional staff including: the CREATES Act (H.R. 965/S. 340) (support), the Fast Access for Safe & Timely Generics Act (H.R. 985) (support), the Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act (H.R. 1499) (support), the Fair and Immediate Release of Generic Drugs Act (H.R. 1506) (support), the Orange Book Transparency Act (H.R. 1503) (support), the Purple Book Continuity Act (H.R. 1520) (support), and the Bringing Low-Cost Options and Competition While Keeping Incentives for New Generics Act (H.R. 938) (support). Discuss the METRIC Act (H.R. 2296) with Congressional staff. Discuss legislation to address drug shortages with Congressional staff and members, the MEDS Act (S. 2373) (support). Discuss the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019 (S. 2543) with Congressional staff and committee staff. Discuss Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R.3) with Congressional staff.

Discuss issues related to group purchasing organizations (GPOs) with Congressional staff and members. Discuss several pieces of legislation with Congressional staff including: the CREATES Act (H.R. 965/S. 340) (support), the Fast Access for Safe & Timely Generics Act (H.R. 985) (support), the Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act (H.R. 1499) (support), the Fair and Immediate Release of Generic Drugs Act (H.R. 1506) (support), the Orange Book Transparency Act (H.R. 1503) (support), the Purple Book Continuity Act (H.R. 1520) (support), and the Bringing Low-Cost Options and Competition While Keeping Incentives for New Generics Act (H.R. 938) (support). Discuss the METRIC Act (H.R. 2296) with Congressional staff. Discuss potential legislation to address drug shortages with Congressional staff. Discuss the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019 (S. 2543) with Congressional staff and committee staff. Discuss Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R.3) with Congressional staff.

Discuss quality and patient safety issues with CMS staff. Discuss Medicare SNF payments with MedPAC staff. Discuss Medicare DSH funding with CMS staff. Discuss Medicare GME rural training tracks in 42 CFR (413.79) with CMS staff. Discuss NYSDOH CHSLI construction waiver with HHS staff. Discuss a previously awarded grant for disaster relief resiliency with FEMA and Congressional staff. Discuss GNYHA's legislative priorities with Congressional staff: Medicaid DSH funding (support), site-neutral policies (oppose), 340B drug discount program (support), expanding federal graduate medical education programs (support), funding to address the opioid crisis (support), funding for hospital infrastructure (support), the Affordable Care Act (support), and liver allocation reforms (support). Discuss potential surprise billing legislation with Congressional staff and members. Support a delay of the Medicaid DSH cuts. Discuss the need to reform the United States' liver allocation system with Congressional staff/members, HHS, HRSA, UNOS and OPTN. Discuss issues related to the Affordable Care Act (Pub.L 111-148), individual marketplace stabilization, and the expansion of Medicare and Medicaid. Oppose several provisions in the White House's FY 2020 budget blueprint, including provisions related to GME, site-neutral policies, Medicaid DSH, Medicare UCP funding, Medicare bad debt payments, provisions in the Affordable Care Act, Medicaid eligibility rules, the 340B drug discount program, and Medicare post-acute care. Discuss issues related to maternal mortality and the MOMS Act (S. 116) with Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to drug-resistant infections with Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to the Affordable Care Act (Pub.L 111-148), individual marketplace stabilization, and the expansion of Medicare and Medicaid with Congressional staff. Support graduate medical education funding through the Medicare program, including support for the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 384/H.R. 1763) and the Opioid Workforce Act.

Discuss quality and patient safety issues with CMS staff. Discuss Medicare SNF payments with MedPAC staff. Discuss Medicare and Medicaid issues with the CMS Administrator. Discuss Medicare DSH funding with CMS staff. Discuss Medicare GME rural training tracks in 42 CFR (413.79), policy implementation, and Medicare GME regulations and other policies with CMS staff. Discuss NYSDOH CHSLI construction waiver with HHS staff. Discuss a previously awarded grant for disaster relief resiliency with FEMA and Congressional staff. Discuss GNYHA's legislative priorities with Congressional staff: Medicaid DSH funding (support), site-neutral policies (oppose), 340B drug discount program (support), expanding federal graduate medical education programs (support), funding to address the opioid crisis (support), funding for hospital infrastructure (support), the Affordable Care Act (support), and liver allocation reforms (support). Support a delay of the Medicaid DSH cuts, including an amendment that would partially repeal the Medicaid DSH cuts. Discuss the need to reform the United States' liver allocation system with Congressional staff/members, HHS, HRSA, UNOS and OPTN. Oppose several provisions in the White House's FY 2020 budget blueprint, including provisions related to GME, site-neutral policies, Medicaid DSH, Medicare UCP funding, Medicare bad debt payments, provisions in the Affordable Care Act, Medicaid eligibility rules, the 340B drug discount program, and Medicare post-acute care. Discuss issues related to maternal mortality and the MOMS Act (S. 116) with Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to drug-resistant infections with Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to the Affordable Care Act (Pub.L 111-148), individual marketplace stabilization, and the expansion of Medicare and Medicaid with Congressional staff. Educate Congressional staff and lawmakers on Medicare for All. Support graduate medical education funding through the Medicare program, including support for the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 384/H.R. 1763) and the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414). Discuss technical assistance regarding the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414) with committee staff. Attend cybersecurity meeting at HHS to discuss cybersecurity in the health care sector. Discuss CMSs FY 2020 IPPS final rule, including provisions related to the Medicare area wage index and uncompensated care, with Congressional staff, CMS and HHS. Discuss CMSs CY 2020 OPPS proposed rule with Congressional staff, CMS and HHS. Discuss the HHS Secretarys priorities with agency staff, specifically for Region 2, including issues related to HPV vaccinations and issues concerning the Hospital Improvement Innovation Network. Discuss the issue of surprise medical bills with Congressional staff. Discuss New York State's Partnership for Patients initiative with CMS contract officers. Submit formal comments letters on the Lower Health Care Costs Act (S. 1895), including the provisions related to surprise medical bills, and discussed the legislation with Congressional staff. Submit formal comments on the No Surprises Act (H.R. 3630) and discussed the legislation with Congressional staff. Discuss the Protecting People from Surprise Medical Bills Act (H.R. 3502) with Congressional staff. Discuss issues concerning DSH hospitals and hospital infrastructure needs with the Executive Branch. Discuss 405(d) Educational Programming with the HHS Office of Chief Information Officer. Discuss legislation related to GME rural training tracks with Congressional staff and lawmakers. Discuss proposed appropriations language related to OPTN/UNOS liver allocation reforms with Congressional staff and lawmakers. Discuss the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019 (S. 2543) with Congressional staff and committee staff. Discuss Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R.3) with Congressional staff.

Support graduate medical education funding through the Medicare program, including support for the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 384/H.R. 1763) and the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414). Discuss technical assistance regarding the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414) with committee staff. Educate Congressional staff and lawmakers on Medicare for All. Support a delay of the Medicaid DSH cuts, including an amendment that would partially repeal the Medicaid DSH cuts. Discuss issues concerning DSH hospitals with the Executive Branch. Discuss CMSs FY 2020 IPPS final rule, including provisions related to the Medicare area wage index and uncompensated care, with Congressional staff, CMS and HHS. Discuss CMSs CY 2020 OPPS proposed rule with Congressional staff, CMS and HHS. Discuss Medicare SNF payments with MedPAC staff. Discuss Medicare DSH funding with CMS staff. Discuss Medicare GME rural training tracks in 42 CFR (413.79), policy implementation, and Medicare GME regulations and other policies with CMS staff. Oppose cuts to the 340B program. Discuss issues related to the Affordable Care Act (Pub.L 111-148), individual marketplace stabilization, and the expansion of Medicare and Medicaid with Congressional staff. Oppose several provisions in the White House's FY 2020 budget blueprint, including provisions related to GME, site-neutral policies, Medicaid DSH, Medicare UCP funding, Medicare bad debt payments, provisions in the Affordable Care Act, Medicaid eligibility rules, the 340B drug discount program, and Medicare post-acute care. Discuss Medicare and Medicaid issues with the CMS Administrator. Discuss proposed appropriations language related to OPTN/UNOS liver allocation reforms with Congressional staff and lawmakers. Discuss legislation related to GME rural training tracks with Congressional staff and lawmakers. Discuss the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019 (S. 2543) with Congressional staff and committee staff. Discuss Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R.3) with Congressional staff.

Support graduate medical education funding through the Medicare program, including support for the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 384/H.R. 1763) and the Opioid Workforce Act. Support a delay of the Medicaid DSH cuts. Discuss Medicare SNF payments with MedPAC staff. Discuss Medicare DSH funding with CMS staff. Discuss Medicare GME rural training tracks in 42 CFR (413.79) with CMS staff. Oppose cuts to the 340B program. Discuss issues related to the Affordable Care Act (Pub.L 111-148), individual marketplace stabilization, and the expansion of Medicare and Medicaid with Congressional staff. Oppose several provisions in the White House's FY 2020 budget blueprint, including provisions related to GME, site-neutral policies, Medicaid DSH, Medicare UCP funding, Medicare bad debt payments, provisions in the Affordable Care Act, Medicaid eligibility rules, the 340B drug discount program, and Medicare post-acute care.

Support graduate medical education funding through the Medicare program, including support for the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 384/H.R. 1763) and the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414). Discuss technical assistance regarding the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414) with committee staff. Educate congressional staff on Medicare for All. Support a delay of the Medicaid DSH cuts, including an amendment that would partially repeal the Medicaid DSH cuts. Discuss issues concerning DSH hospitals with the Executive Branch. Discuss CMSs FY 2020 IPPS proposed rule, including provisions related to the Medicare area wage index and uncompensated care, with Congressional staff and HHS. Discuss Medicare SNF payments with MedPAC staff. Discuss Medicare DSH funding with CMS staff. Discuss Medicare GME rural training tracks in 42 CFR (413.79) with CMS staff. Oppose cuts to the 340B program. Discuss issues related to the Affordable Care Act (Pub.L 111-148), individual marketplace stabilization, and the expansion of Medicare and Medicaid with Congressional staff. Oppose several provisions in the White House's FY 2020 budget blueprint, including provisions related to GME, site-neutral policies, Medicaid DSH, Medicare UCP funding, Medicare bad debt payments, provisions in the Affordable Care Act, Medicaid eligibility rules, the 340B drug discount program, and Medicare post-acute care.

Support graduate medical education funding through the Medicare program, including support for the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 348/H.R. 1763) and the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414S. 2439). Discuss technical assistance regarding the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414/S. 2439) with committee staff. Educate Congressional staff and lawmakers on Medicare for All. Support a delay of the Medicaid DSH cuts, including an amendment that would partially repeal the Medicaid DSH cuts. Discuss issues concerning DSH hospitals with the Executive Branch. Discuss CMSs FY 2020 IPPS final rule, including provisions related to the Medicare area wage index and uncompensated care, with Congressional staff, CMS and HHS. Discuss CMSs CY 2020 OPPS proposed rule with Congressional staff, CMS and HHS. Discuss Medicare SNF payments with MedPAC staff. Discuss Medicare DSH funding with CMS staff. Discuss Medicare GME rural training tracks in 42 CFR (413.79), other issues related to 42 CFR (413.79), policy implementation, and Medicare GME regulations and other policies with CMS staff. Oppose cuts to the 340B program. Discuss issues related to the Affordable Care Act (Pub.L 111-148), individual marketplace stabilization, and the expansion of Medicare and Medicaid with Congressional staff. Oppose several provisions in the White House's FY 2020 budget blueprint, including provisions related to GME, site-neutral policies, Medicaid DSH, Medicare UCP funding, Medicare bad debt payments, provisions in the Affordable Care Act, Medicaid eligibility rules, the 340B drug discount program, and Medicare post-acute care. Discuss Medicare and Medicaid issues with the CMS Administrator. Discuss proposed appropriations language related to OPTN/UNOS liver allocation reforms with Congressional staff and lawmakers. Discuss legislation related to GME rural training tracks with Congressional staff and lawmakers. Discuss the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019 (S. 2543) with Congressional staff and committee staff. Discuss Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R.3) with Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to telehealth and HIT with staff from CMS and the White House. Discuss issues related to Medicare Hospital Provider Agreements with staff from CMS. Discuss the MedPAC Review of Medicare IME payments with the MedPAC Commissioner (SSA 1186(d)).

Discuss quality and patient safety issues with CMS staff. Discuss Medicare SNF payments with MedPAC staff. Discuss Medicare DSH funding with CMS staff. Discuss Medicare GME rural training tracks in 42 CFR (413.79) with CMS staff. Discuss NYSDOH CHSLI construction waiver with HHS staff. Discuss a previously awarded grant for disaster relief resiliency with FEMA and Congressional staff. Discuss GNYHA's legislative priorities with Congressional staff: Medicaid DSH funding (support), site-neutral policies (oppose), 340B drug discount program (support), expanding federal graduate medical education programs (support), funding to address the opioid crisis (support), funding for hospital infrastructure (support), the Affordable Care Act (support), and liver allocation reforms (support). Support a delay of the Medicaid DSH cuts, including an amendment that would partially repeal the Medicaid DSH cuts. Discuss the need to reform the United States' liver allocation system with Congressional staff/members, HHS, HRSA, UNOS and OPTN. Oppose several provisions in the White House's FY 2020 budget blueprint, including provisions related to GME, site-neutral policies, Medicaid DSH, Medicare UCP funding, Medicare bad debt payments, provisions in the Affordable Care Act, Medicaid eligibility rules, the 340B drug discount program, and Medicare post-acute care. Discuss issues related to maternal mortality and the MOMS Act (S. 116) with Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to drug-resistant infections with Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to the Affordable Care Act (Pub.L 111-148), individual marketplace stabilization, and the expansion of Medicare and Medicaid with Congressional staff. Educate congressional staff on Medicare for All. Support graduate medical education funding through the Medicare program, including support for the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 384/H.R. 1763) and the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414). Discuss technical assistance regarding the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414) with committee staff. Attend cybersecurity meeting at HHS to discuss cybersecurity in the health care sector. Discuss CMSs FY 2020 IPPS proposed rule, including provisions related to the Medicare area wage index and uncompensated care, with Congressional staff and HHS. Discuss the HHS Secretarys priorities with agency staff, specifically for Region 2, including issues related to HPV vaccinations and issues concerning the Hospital Improvement Innovation Network. Discuss the issue of surprise medical bills with congressional staff. Discuss New York State's Partnership for Patients initiative with CMS contract officers. Submit formal comments letters on the Lower Health Care Costs Act (S. 1895), including the provisions related to surprise medical bills, and discussed the legislation with congressional staff. Submit formal comments on the No Surprises Act (H.R. 3630) and discussed the legislation with congressional staff. Discuss the Protecting People from Surprise Medical Bills Act (H.R. 3502) with congressional staff. Discuss issues concerning DSH hospitals and hospital infrastructure needs with the Executive Branch.

Discuss quality and patient safety issues with CMS staff. Discuss Medicare SNF payments with MedPAC staff. Discuss Medicare and Medicaid issues with the CMS Administrator. Discuss Medicare DSH funding with CMS staff. Discuss Medicare GME rural training tracks in 42 CFR (413.79), other issues related to 42 CFR (413.79), policy implementation, and Medicare GME regulations and other policies with CMS staff. Discuss NYSDOH CHSLI construction waiver with HHS staff. Discuss a previously awarded grant for disaster relief resiliency with FEMA and Congressional staff. Discuss GNYHA's legislative priorities with Congressional staff: Medicaid DSH funding (support), site-neutral policies (oppose), 340B drug discount program (support), expanding federal graduate medical education programs (support), funding to address the opioid crisis (support), funding for hospital infrastructure (support), the Affordable Care Act (support), and liver allocation reforms (support). Support a delay of the Medicaid DSH cuts, including an amendment that would partially repeal the Medicaid DSH cuts. Discuss the need to reform the United States' liver allocation system with Congressional staff/members, HHS, HRSA, UNOS and OPTN. Oppose several provisions in the White House's FY 2020 budget blueprint, including provisions related to GME, site-neutral policies, Medicaid DSH, Medicare UCP funding, Medicare bad debt payments, provisions in the Affordable Care Act, Medicaid eligibility rules, the 340B drug discount program, and Medicare post-acute care. Discuss issues related to maternal mortality and the MOMS Act (S. 116) with Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to drug-resistant infections with Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to the Affordable Care Act (Pub.L 111-148), individual marketplace stabilization, and the expansion of Medicare and Medicaid with Congressional staff. Educate Congressional staff and lawmakers on Medicare for All. Support graduate medical education funding through the Medicare program, including support for the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 348/H.R. 1763) and the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414/S. 2439). Discuss technical assistance regarding the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414/S. 2439) with committee staff. Attend cybersecurity meeting at HHS to discuss cybersecurity in the health care sector. Discuss CMSs FY 2020 IPPS final rule, including provisions related to the Medicare area wage index and uncompensated care, with Congressional staff, CMS and HHS. Discuss CMSs CY 2020 OPPS proposed rule with Congressional staff, CMS and HHS. Discuss the HHS Secretarys priorities with agency staff, specifically for Region 2, including issues related to HPV vaccinations and issues concerning the Hospital Improvement Innovation Network. Discuss the issue of surprise medical bills with Congressional staff and the Congressional Budget Office. Discuss New York State's Partnership for Patients initiative with CMS contract officers. Submit formal comments letters on the Lower Health Care Costs Act (S. 1895), including the provisions related to surprise medical bills, and discussed the legislation with Congressional staff. Submit formal comments on the No Surprises Act (H.R. 3630) and discussed the legislation with Congressional staff. Discuss the Protecting People from Surprise Medical Bills Act (H.R. 3502) with Congressional staff. Discuss issues concerning DSH hospitals and hospital infrastructure needs with the Executive Branch. Discuss 405(d) Educational Programming with the HHS Office of Chief Information Officer. Discuss legislation related to GME rural training tracks with Congressional staff and lawmakers. Discuss proposed appropriations language related to OPTN/UNOS liver allocation reforms with Congressional staff and lawmakers. Discuss the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019 (S. 2543) with Congressional staff and committee staff. Discuss Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R.3) with Congressional staff. Discuss the MedPAC Review of Medicare IME payments with the MedPAC Commissioner (SSA 1186(d)). Discuss issues related to telehealth and HIT with Congressional staff, including the CONNECT for Health Act (S. 2741). Discuss issues related to telehealth and HIT with staff from CMS and the White House. Discuss issues related to Medicare Hospital Provider Agreements with staff from CMS.

Discuss issues related to group purchasing organizations (GPOs) with Congressional staff and members. Discuss several pieces of legislation with Congressional staff including: the CREATES Act (H.R. 965/S. 340) (support), the Fast Access for Safe & Timely Generics Act (H.R. 985) (support), the Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act (H.R. 1499) (support), the Fair and Immediate Release of Generic Drugs Act (H.R. 1506) (support), the Orange Book Transparency Act (H.R. 1503) (support), the Purple Book Continuity Act (H.R. 1520) (support), and the Bringing Low-Cost Options and Competition While Keeping Incentives for New Generics Act (H.R. 938) (support). Discuss the METRIC Act (H.R. 2296) with Congressional staff. Discuss legislation to address drug shortages with Congressional staff and members, the MEDS Act (S. 2373) (support). Discuss the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019 (S. 2543) with Congressional staff and committee staff. Discuss Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R.3) with Congressional staff.

Discuss issues related to group purchasing organizations (GPOs) with Congressional staff and members. Discuss several pieces of legislation with Congressional staff including: the CREATES Act (H.R. 965/S. 340) (support), the Fast Access for Safe & Timely Generics Act (H.R. 985) (support), the Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act (H.R. 1499) (support), the Fair and Immediate Release of Generic Drugs Act (H.R. 1506) (support), the Orange Book Transparency Act (H.R. 1503) (support), the Purple Book Continuity Act (H.R. 1520) (support), and the Bringing Low-Cost Options and Competition While Keeping Incentives for New Generics Act (H.R. 938) (support). Discuss the METRIC Act (H.R. 2296) with congressional staff. Discuss potential legislation to address drug shortages with congressional staff.

Discuss issues related to group purchasing organizations (GPOs) with Congressional staff and members. Discuss several pieces of legislation with Congressional staff including: the CREATES Act (H.R. 965/S. 340) (support), the Fast Access for Safe & Timely Generics Act (H.R. 985) (support), the Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act (H.R. 1499) (support), the Fair and Immediate Release of Generic Drugs Act (H.R. 1506) (support), the Orange Book Transparency Act (H.R. 1503) (support), the Purple Book Continuity Act (H.R. 1520) (support), and the Bringing Low-Cost Options and Competition While Keeping Incentives for New Generics Act (H.R. 938) (support). Discuss the METRIC Act (H.R. 2296) with Congressional staff. Discuss potential legislation to address drug shortages with Congressional staff. Discuss the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019 (S. 2543) with Congressional staff and committee staff. Discuss Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R.3) with Congressional staff.

Support graduate medical education funding through the Medicare program, including support for the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 384/H.R. 1763) and the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414). Discuss technical assistance regarding the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414) with committee staff. Educate Congressional staff and lawmakers on Medicare for All. Support a delay of the Medicaid DSH cuts, including an amendment that would partially repeal the Medicaid DSH cuts. Discuss issues concerning DSH hospitals with the Executive Branch. Discuss CMSs FY 2020 IPPS final rule, including provisions related to the Medicare area wage index and uncompensated care, with Congressional staff, CMS and HHS. Discuss CMSs CY 2020 OPPS proposed rule with Congressional staff, CMS and HHS. Discuss Medicare SNF payments with MedPAC staff. Discuss Medicare DSH funding with CMS staff. Discuss Medicare GME rural training tracks in 42 CFR (413.79), policy implementation, and Medicare GME regulations and other policies with CMS staff. Oppose cuts to the 340B program. Discuss issues related to the Affordable Care Act (Pub.L 111-148), individual marketplace stabilization, and the expansion of Medicare and Medicaid with Congressional staff. Oppose several provisions in the White House's FY 2020 budget blueprint, including provisions related to GME, site-neutral policies, Medicaid DSH, Medicare UCP funding, Medicare bad debt payments, provisions in the Affordable Care Act, Medicaid eligibility rules, the 340B drug discount program, and Medicare post-acute care. Discuss Medicare and Medicaid issues with the CMS Administrator. Discuss proposed appropriations language related to OPTN/UNOS liver allocation reforms with Congressional staff and lawmakers. Discuss legislation related to GME rural training tracks with Congressional staff and lawmakers. Discuss the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019 (S. 2543) with Congressional staff and committee staff. Discuss Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R.3) with Congressional staff.

Support graduate medical education funding through the Medicare program, including support for the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 348/H.R. 1763) and the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414S. 2439). Discuss technical assistance regarding the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414/S. 2439) with committee staff. Educate Congressional staff and lawmakers on Medicare for All. Support a delay of the Medicaid DSH cuts, including an amendment that would partially repeal the Medicaid DSH cuts. Discuss issues concerning DSH hospitals with the Executive Branch. Discuss CMSs FY 2020 IPPS final rule, including provisions related to the Medicare area wage index and uncompensated care, with Congressional staff, CMS and HHS. Discuss CMSs CY 2020 OPPS proposed rule with Congressional staff, CMS and HHS. Discuss Medicare SNF payments with MedPAC staff. Discuss Medicare DSH funding with CMS staff. Discuss Medicare GME rural training tracks in 42 CFR (413.79), other issues related to 42 CFR (413.79), policy implementation, and Medicare GME regulations and other policies with CMS staff. Oppose cuts to the 340B program. Discuss issues related to the Affordable Care Act (Pub.L 111-148), individual marketplace stabilization, and the expansion of Medicare and Medicaid with Congressional staff. Oppose several provisions in the White House's FY 2020 budget blueprint, including provisions related to GME, site-neutral policies, Medicaid DSH, Medicare UCP funding, Medicare bad debt payments, provisions in the Affordable Care Act, Medicaid eligibility rules, the 340B drug discount program, and Medicare post-acute care. Discuss Medicare and Medicaid issues with the CMS Administrator. Discuss proposed appropriations language related to OPTN/UNOS liver allocation reforms with Congressional staff and lawmakers. Discuss legislation related to GME rural training tracks with Congressional staff and lawmakers. Discuss the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019 (S. 2543) with Congressional staff and committee staff. Discuss Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R.3) with Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to telehealth and HIT with staff from CMS and the White House. Discuss issues related to Medicare Hospital Provider Agreements with staff from CMS. Discuss the MedPAC Review of Medicare IME payments with the MedPAC Commissioner (SSA 1186(d)).

Discuss issues related to group purchasing organizations (GPOs) with Congressional staff and members. Discuss several pieces of legislation with Congressional staff including: the CREATES Act (H.R. 965/S. 340) (support), the Fast Access for Safe & Timely Generics Act (H.R. 985) (support), the Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act (H.R. 1499) (support), the Fair and Immediate Release of Generic Drugs Act (H.R. 1506) (support), the Orange Book Transparency Act (H.R. 1503) (support), the Purple Book Continuity Act (H.R. 1520) (support), and the Bringing Low-Cost Options and Competition While Keeping Incentives for New Generics Act (H.R. 938) (support). Discuss the METRIC Act (H.R. 2296) with Congressional staff. Discuss potential legislation to address drug shortages with Congressional staff. Discuss the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019 (S. 2543) with Congressional staff and committee staff. Discuss Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R.3) with Congressional staff.

Discuss quality and patient safety issues with CMS staff. Discuss Medicare SNF payments with MedPAC staff. Discuss Medicare and Medicaid issues with the CMS Administrator. Discuss Medicare DSH funding with CMS staff. Discuss Medicare GME rural training tracks in 42 CFR (413.79), other issues related to 42 CFR (413.79), policy implementation, and Medicare GME regulations and other policies with CMS staff. Discuss NYSDOH CHSLI construction waiver with HHS staff. Discuss a previously awarded grant for disaster relief resiliency with FEMA and Congressional staff. Discuss GNYHA's legislative priorities with Congressional staff: Medicaid DSH funding (support), site-neutral policies (oppose), 340B drug discount program (support), expanding federal graduate medical education programs (support), funding to address the opioid crisis (support), funding for hospital infrastructure (support), the Affordable Care Act (support), and liver allocation reforms (support). Support a delay of the Medicaid DSH cuts, including an amendment that would partially repeal the Medicaid DSH cuts. Discuss the need to reform the United States' liver allocation system with Congressional staff/members, HHS, HRSA, UNOS and OPTN. Oppose several provisions in the White House's FY 2020 budget blueprint, including provisions related to GME, site-neutral policies, Medicaid DSH, Medicare UCP funding, Medicare bad debt payments, provisions in the Affordable Care Act, Medicaid eligibility rules, the 340B drug discount program, and Medicare post-acute care. Discuss issues related to maternal mortality and the MOMS Act (S. 116) with Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to drug-resistant infections with Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to the Affordable Care Act (Pub.L 111-148), individual marketplace stabilization, and the expansion of Medicare and Medicaid with Congressional staff. Educate Congressional staff and lawmakers on Medicare for All. Support graduate medical education funding through the Medicare program, including support for the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 348/H.R. 1763) and the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414/S. 2439). Discuss technical assistance regarding the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414/S. 2439) with committee staff. Attend cybersecurity meeting at HHS to discuss cybersecurity in the health care sector. Discuss CMSs FY 2020 IPPS final rule, including provisions related to the Medicare area wage index and uncompensated care, with Congressional staff, CMS and HHS. Discuss CMSs CY 2020 OPPS proposed rule with Congressional staff, CMS and HHS. Discuss the HHS Secretarys priorities with agency staff, specifically for Region 2, including issues related to HPV vaccinations and issues concerning the Hospital Improvement Innovation Network. Discuss the issue of surprise medical bills with Congressional staff and the Congressional Budget Office. Discuss New York State's Partnership for Patients initiative with CMS contract officers. Submit formal comments letters on the Lower Health Care Costs Act (S. 1895), including the provisions related to surprise medical bills, and discussed the legislation with Congressional staff. Submit formal comments on the No Surprises Act (H.R. 3630) and discussed the legislation with Congressional staff. Discuss the Protecting People from Surprise Medical Bills Act (H.R. 3502) with Congressional staff. Discuss issues concerning DSH hospitals and hospital infrastructure needs with the Executive Branch. Discuss 405(d) Educational Programming with the HHS Office of Chief Information Officer. Discuss legislation related to GME rural training tracks with Congressional staff and lawmakers. Discuss proposed appropriations language related to OPTN/UNOS liver allocation reforms with Congressional staff and lawmakers. Discuss the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019 (S. 2543) with Congressional staff and committee staff. Discuss Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R.3) with Congressional staff. Discuss the MedPAC Review of Medicare IME payments with the MedPAC Commissioner (SSA 1186(d)). Discuss issues related to telehealth and HIT with Congressional staff, including the CONNECT for Health Act (S. 2741). Discuss issues related to telehealth and HIT with staff from CMS and the White House. Discuss issues related to Medicare Hospital Provider Agreements with staff from CMS.

Discuss quality and patient safety issues with CMS staff. Discuss Medicare SNF payments with MedPAC staff. Discuss Medicare and Medicaid issues with the CMS Administrator. Discuss Medicare DSH funding with CMS staff. Discuss Medicare GME rural training tracks in 42 CFR (413.79), policy implementation, and Medicare GME regulations and other policies with CMS staff. Discuss NYSDOH CHSLI construction waiver with HHS staff. Discuss a previously awarded grant for disaster relief resiliency with FEMA and Congressional staff. Discuss GNYHA's legislative priorities with Congressional staff: Medicaid DSH funding (support), site-neutral policies (oppose), 340B drug discount program (support), expanding federal graduate medical education programs (support), funding to address the opioid crisis (support), funding for hospital infrastructure (support), the Affordable Care Act (support), and liver allocation reforms (support). Support a delay of the Medicaid DSH cuts, including an amendment that would partially repeal the Medicaid DSH cuts. Discuss the need to reform the United States' liver allocation system with Congressional staff/members, HHS, HRSA, UNOS and OPTN. Oppose several provisions in the White House's FY 2020 budget blueprint, including provisions related to GME, site-neutral policies, Medicaid DSH, Medicare UCP funding, Medicare bad debt payments, provisions in the Affordable Care Act, Medicaid eligibility rules, the 340B drug discount program, and Medicare post-acute care. Discuss issues related to maternal mortality and the MOMS Act (S. 116) with Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to drug-resistant infections with Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to the Affordable Care Act (Pub.L 111-148), individual marketplace stabilization, and the expansion of Medicare and Medicaid with Congressional staff. Educate Congressional staff and lawmakers on Medicare for All. Support graduate medical education funding through the Medicare program, including support for the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 384/H.R. 1763) and the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414). Discuss technical assistance regarding the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414) with committee staff. Attend cybersecurity meeting at HHS to discuss cybersecurity in the health care sector. Discuss CMSs FY 2020 IPPS final rule, including provisions related to the Medicare area wage index and uncompensated care, with Congressional staff, CMS and HHS. Discuss CMSs CY 2020 OPPS proposed rule with Congressional staff, CMS and HHS. Discuss the HHS Secretarys priorities with agency staff, specifically for Region 2, including issues related to HPV vaccinations and issues concerning the Hospital Improvement Innovation Network. Discuss the issue of surprise medical bills with Congressional staff. Discuss New York State's Partnership for Patients initiative with CMS contract officers. Submit formal comments letters on the Lower Health Care Costs Act (S. 1895), including the provisions related to surprise medical bills, and discussed the legislation with Congressional staff. Submit formal comments on the No Surprises Act (H.R. 3630) and discussed the legislation with Congressional staff. Discuss the Protecting People from Surprise Medical Bills Act (H.R. 3502) with Congressional staff. Discuss issues concerning DSH hospitals and hospital infrastructure needs with the Executive Branch. Discuss 405(d) Educational Programming with the HHS Office of Chief Information Officer. Discuss legislation related to GME rural training tracks with Congressional staff and lawmakers. Discuss proposed appropriations language related to OPTN/UNOS liver allocation reforms with Congressional staff and lawmakers. Discuss the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019 (S. 2543) with Congressional staff and committee staff. Discuss Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R.3) with Congressional staff.

Discuss issues related to group purchasing organizations (GPOs) with Congressional staff and members. Discuss several pieces of legislation with Congressional staff including: the CREATES Act (H.R. 965/S. 340) (support), the Fast Access for Safe & Timely Generics Act (H.R. 985) (support), the Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act (H.R. 1499) (support), the Fair and Immediate Release of Generic Drugs Act (H.R. 1506) (support), the Orange Book Transparency Act (H.R. 1503) (support), the Purple Book Continuity Act (H.R. 1520) (support), and the Bringing Low-Cost Options and Competition While Keeping Incentives for New Generics Act (H.R. 938) (support). Discuss the METRIC Act (H.R. 2296) with Congressional staff. Discuss legislation to address drug shortages with Congressional staff and members, the MEDS Act (S. 2373) (support). Discuss the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019 (S. 2543) with Congressional staff and committee staff. Discuss Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R.3) with Congressional staff.

Discuss quality and patient safety issues with CMS staff. Discuss Medicare SNF payments with MedPAC staff. Discuss Medicare and Medicaid issues with the CMS Administrator. Discuss Medicare DSH funding with CMS staff. Discuss Medicare GME rural training tracks in 42 CFR (413.79), other issues related to 42 CFR (413.79), policy implementation, and Medicare GME regulations and other policies with CMS staff. Discuss NYSDOH CHSLI construction waiver with HHS staff. Discuss a previously awarded grant for disaster relief resiliency with FEMA and Congressional staff. Discuss GNYHA's legislative priorities with Congressional staff: Medicaid DSH funding (support), site-neutral policies (oppose), 340B drug discount program (support), expanding federal graduate medical education programs (support), funding to address the opioid crisis (support), funding for hospital infrastructure (support), the Affordable Care Act (support), and liver allocation reforms (support). Support a delay of the Medicaid DSH cuts, including an amendment that would partially repeal the Medicaid DSH cuts. Discuss the need to reform the United States' liver allocation system with Congressional staff/members, HHS, HRSA, UNOS and OPTN. Oppose several provisions in the White House's FY 2020 budget blueprint, including provisions related to GME, site-neutral policies, Medicaid DSH, Medicare UCP funding, Medicare bad debt payments, provisions in the Affordable Care Act, Medicaid eligibility rules, the 340B drug discount program, and Medicare post-acute care. Discuss issues related to maternal mortality and the MOMS Act (S. 116) with Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to drug-resistant infections with Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to the Affordable Care Act (Pub.L 111-148), individual marketplace stabilization, and the expansion of Medicare and Medicaid with Congressional staff. Educate Congressional staff and lawmakers on Medicare for All. Support graduate medical education funding through the Medicare program, including support for the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 348/H.R. 1763) and the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414/S. 2439). Discuss technical assistance regarding the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414/S. 2439) with committee staff. Attend cybersecurity meeting at HHS to discuss cybersecurity in the health care sector. Discuss CMSs FY 2020 IPPS final rule, including provisions related to the Medicare area wage index and uncompensated care, with Congressional staff, CMS and HHS. Discuss CMSs CY 2020 OPPS proposed rule with Congressional staff, CMS and HHS. Discuss the HHS Secretarys priorities with agency staff, specifically for Region 2, including issues related to HPV vaccinations and issues concerning the Hospital Improvement Innovation Network. Discuss the issue of surprise medical bills with Congressional staff and the Congressional Budget Office. Discuss New York State's Partnership for Patients initiative with CMS contract officers. Submit formal comments letters on the Lower Health Care Costs Act (S. 1895), including the provisions related to surprise medical bills, and discussed the legislation with Congressional staff. Submit formal comments on the No Surprises Act (H.R. 3630) and discussed the legislation with Congressional staff. Discuss the Protecting People from Surprise Medical Bills Act (H.R. 3502) with Congressional staff. Discuss issues concerning DSH hospitals and hospital infrastructure needs with the Executive Branch. Discuss 405(d) Educational Programming with the HHS Office of Chief Information Officer. Discuss legislation related to GME rural training tracks with Congressional staff and lawmakers. Discuss proposed appropriations language related to OPTN/UNOS liver allocation reforms with Congressional staff and lawmakers. Discuss the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019 (S. 2543) with Congressional staff and committee staff. Discuss Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R.3) with Congressional staff. Discuss the MedPAC Review of Medicare IME payments with the MedPAC Commissioner (SSA 1186(d)). Discuss issues related to telehealth and HIT with Congressional staff, including the CONNECT for Health Act (S. 2741). Discuss issues related to telehealth and HIT with staff from CMS and the White House. Discuss issues related to Medicare Hospital Provider Agreements with staff from CMS.

Discuss quality and patient safety issues with CMS staff. Discuss Medicare SNF payments with MedPAC staff. Discuss Medicare DSH funding with CMS staff. Discuss Medicare GME rural training tracks in 42 CFR (413.79) with CMS staff. Discuss NYSDOH CHSLI construction waiver with HHS staff. Discuss a previously awarded grant for disaster relief resiliency with FEMA and Congressional staff. Discuss GNYHA's legislative priorities with Congressional staff: Medicaid DSH funding (support), site-neutral policies (oppose), 340B drug discount program (support), expanding federal graduate medical education programs (support), funding to address the opioid crisis (support), funding for hospital infrastructure (support), the Affordable Care Act (support), and liver allocation reforms (support). Support a delay of the Medicaid DSH cuts, including an amendment that would partially repeal the Medicaid DSH cuts. Discuss the need to reform the United States' liver allocation system with Congressional staff/members, HHS, HRSA, UNOS and OPTN. Oppose several provisions in the White House's FY 2020 budget blueprint, including provisions related to GME, site-neutral policies, Medicaid DSH, Medicare UCP funding, Medicare bad debt payments, provisions in the Affordable Care Act, Medicaid eligibility rules, the 340B drug discount program, and Medicare post-acute care. Discuss issues related to maternal mortality and the MOMS Act (S. 116) with Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to drug-resistant infections with Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to the Affordable Care Act (Pub.L 111-148), individual marketplace stabilization, and the expansion of Medicare and Medicaid with Congressional staff. Educate congressional staff on Medicare for All. Support graduate medical education funding through the Medicare program, including support for the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 384/H.R. 1763) and the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414). Discuss technical assistance regarding the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414) with committee staff. Attend cybersecurity meeting at HHS to discuss cybersecurity in the health care sector. Discuss CMSs FY 2020 IPPS proposed rule, including provisions related to the Medicare area wage index and uncompensated care, with Congressional staff and HHS. Discuss the HHS Secretarys priorities with agency staff, specifically for Region 2, including issues related to HPV vaccinations and issues concerning the Hospital Improvement Innovation Network. Discuss the issue of surprise medical bills with congressional staff. Discuss New York State's Partnership for Patients initiative with CMS contract officers. Submit formal comments letters on the Lower Health Care Costs Act (S. 1895), including the provisions related to surprise medical bills, and discussed the legislation with congressional staff. Submit formal comments on the No Surprises Act (H.R. 3630) and discussed the legislation with congressional staff. Discuss the Protecting People from Surprise Medical Bills Act (H.R. 3502) with congressional staff. Discuss issues concerning DSH hospitals and hospital infrastructure needs with the Executive Branch.

Support graduate medical education funding through the Medicare program, including support for the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 384/H.R. 1763) and the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414). Discuss technical assistance regarding the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414) with committee staff. Educate Congressional staff and lawmakers on Medicare for All. Support a delay of the Medicaid DSH cuts, including an amendment that would partially repeal the Medicaid DSH cuts. Discuss issues concerning DSH hospitals with the Executive Branch. Discuss CMSs FY 2020 IPPS final rule, including provisions related to the Medicare area wage index and uncompensated care, with Congressional staff, CMS and HHS. Discuss CMSs CY 2020 OPPS proposed rule with Congressional staff, CMS and HHS. Discuss Medicare SNF payments with MedPAC staff. Discuss Medicare DSH funding with CMS staff. Discuss Medicare GME rural training tracks in 42 CFR (413.79), policy implementation, and Medicare GME regulations and other policies with CMS staff. Oppose cuts to the 340B program. Discuss issues related to the Affordable Care Act (Pub.L 111-148), individual marketplace stabilization, and the expansion of Medicare and Medicaid with Congressional staff. Oppose several provisions in the White House's FY 2020 budget blueprint, including provisions related to GME, site-neutral policies, Medicaid DSH, Medicare UCP funding, Medicare bad debt payments, provisions in the Affordable Care Act, Medicaid eligibility rules, the 340B drug discount program, and Medicare post-acute care. Discuss Medicare and Medicaid issues with the CMS Administrator. Discuss proposed appropriations language related to OPTN/UNOS liver allocation reforms with Congressional staff and lawmakers. Discuss legislation related to GME rural training tracks with Congressional staff and lawmakers. Discuss the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019 (S. 2543) with Congressional staff and committee staff. Discuss Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R.3) with Congressional staff.

Discuss quality and patient safety issues with CMS staff. Discuss Medicare SNF payments with MedPAC staff. Discuss Medicare and Medicaid issues with the CMS Administrator. Discuss Medicare DSH funding with CMS staff. Discuss Medicare GME rural training tracks in 42 CFR (413.79), policy implementation, and Medicare GME regulations and other policies with CMS staff. Discuss NYSDOH CHSLI construction waiver with HHS staff. Discuss a previously awarded grant for disaster relief resiliency with FEMA and Congressional staff. Discuss GNYHA's legislative priorities with Congressional staff: Medicaid DSH funding (support), site-neutral policies (oppose), 340B drug discount program (support), expanding federal graduate medical education programs (support), funding to address the opioid crisis (support), funding for hospital infrastructure (support), the Affordable Care Act (support), and liver allocation reforms (support). Support a delay of the Medicaid DSH cuts, including an amendment that would partially repeal the Medicaid DSH cuts. Discuss the need to reform the United States' liver allocation system with Congressional staff/members, HHS, HRSA, UNOS and OPTN. Oppose several provisions in the White House's FY 2020 budget blueprint, including provisions related to GME, site-neutral policies, Medicaid DSH, Medicare UCP funding, Medicare bad debt payments, provisions in the Affordable Care Act, Medicaid eligibility rules, the 340B drug discount program, and Medicare post-acute care. Discuss issues related to maternal mortality and the MOMS Act (S. 116) with Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to drug-resistant infections with Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to the Affordable Care Act (Pub.L 111-148), individual marketplace stabilization, and the expansion of Medicare and Medicaid with Congressional staff. Educate Congressional staff and lawmakers on Medicare for All. Support graduate medical education funding through the Medicare program, including support for the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 384/H.R. 1763) and the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414). Discuss technical assistance regarding the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414) with committee staff. Attend cybersecurity meeting at HHS to discuss cybersecurity in the health care sector. Discuss CMSs FY 2020 IPPS final rule, including provisions related to the Medicare area wage index and uncompensated care, with Congressional staff, CMS and HHS. Discuss CMSs CY 2020 OPPS proposed rule with Congressional staff, CMS and HHS. Discuss the HHS Secretarys priorities with agency staff, specifically for Region 2, including issues related to HPV vaccinations and issues concerning the Hospital Improvement Innovation Network. Discuss the issue of surprise medical bills with Congressional staff. Discuss New York State's Partnership for Patients initiative with CMS contract officers. Submit formal comments letters on the Lower Health Care Costs Act (S. 1895), including the provisions related to surprise medical bills, and discussed the legislation with Congressional staff. Submit formal comments on the No Surprises Act (H.R. 3630) and discussed the legislation with Congressional staff. Discuss the Protecting People from Surprise Medical Bills Act (H.R. 3502) with Congressional staff. Discuss issues concerning DSH hospitals and hospital infrastructure needs with the Executive Branch. Discuss 405(d) Educational Programming with the HHS Office of Chief Information Officer. Discuss legislation related to GME rural training tracks with Congressional staff and lawmakers. Discuss proposed appropriations language related to OPTN/UNOS liver allocation reforms with Congressional staff and lawmakers. Discuss the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019 (S. 2543) with Congressional staff and committee staff. Discuss Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R.3) with Congressional staff.

Support graduate medical education funding through the Medicare program, including support for the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 348/H.R. 1763) and the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414S. 2439). Discuss technical assistance regarding the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414/S. 2439) with committee staff. Educate Congressional staff and lawmakers on Medicare for All. Support a delay of the Medicaid DSH cuts, including an amendment that would partially repeal the Medicaid DSH cuts. Discuss issues concerning DSH hospitals with the Executive Branch. Discuss CMSs FY 2020 IPPS final rule, including provisions related to the Medicare area wage index and uncompensated care, with Congressional staff, CMS and HHS. Discuss CMSs CY 2020 OPPS proposed rule with Congressional staff, CMS and HHS. Discuss Medicare SNF payments with MedPAC staff. Discuss Medicare DSH funding with CMS staff. Discuss Medicare GME rural training tracks in 42 CFR (413.79), other issues related to 42 CFR (413.79), policy implementation, and Medicare GME regulations and other policies with CMS staff. Oppose cuts to the 340B program. Discuss issues related to the Affordable Care Act (Pub.L 111-148), individual marketplace stabilization, and the expansion of Medicare and Medicaid with Congressional staff. Oppose several provisions in the White House's FY 2020 budget blueprint, including provisions related to GME, site-neutral policies, Medicaid DSH, Medicare UCP funding, Medicare bad debt payments, provisions in the Affordable Care Act, Medicaid eligibility rules, the 340B drug discount program, and Medicare post-acute care. Discuss Medicare and Medicaid issues with the CMS Administrator. Discuss proposed appropriations language related to OPTN/UNOS liver allocation reforms with Congressional staff and lawmakers. Discuss legislation related to GME rural training tracks with Congressional staff and lawmakers. Discuss the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019 (S. 2543) with Congressional staff and committee staff. Discuss Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R.3) with Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to telehealth and HIT with staff from CMS and the White House. Discuss issues related to Medicare Hospital Provider Agreements with staff from CMS. Discuss the MedPAC Review of Medicare IME payments with the MedPAC Commissioner (SSA 1186(d)).

Support graduate medical education funding through the Medicare program, including support for the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 384/H.R. 1763) and the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414). Discuss technical assistance regarding the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414) with committee staff. Educate congressional staff on Medicare for All. Support a delay of the Medicaid DSH cuts, including an amendment that would partially repeal the Medicaid DSH cuts. Discuss issues concerning DSH hospitals with the Executive Branch. Discuss CMSs FY 2020 IPPS proposed rule, including provisions related to the Medicare area wage index and uncompensated care, with Congressional staff and HHS. Discuss Medicare SNF payments with MedPAC staff. Discuss Medicare DSH funding with CMS staff. Discuss Medicare GME rural training tracks in 42 CFR (413.79) with CMS staff. Oppose cuts to the 340B program. Discuss issues related to the Affordable Care Act (Pub.L 111-148), individual marketplace stabilization, and the expansion of Medicare and Medicaid with Congressional staff. Oppose several provisions in the White House's FY 2020 budget blueprint, including provisions related to GME, site-neutral policies, Medicaid DSH, Medicare UCP funding, Medicare bad debt payments, provisions in the Affordable Care Act, Medicaid eligibility rules, the 340B drug discount program, and Medicare post-acute care.

Discuss quality and patient safety issues with CMS staff. Discuss Medicare SNF payments with MedPAC staff. Discuss Medicare DSH funding with CMS staff. Discuss Medicare GME rural training tracks in 42 CFR (413.79) with CMS staff. Discuss NYSDOH CHSLI construction waiver with HHS staff. Discuss a previously awarded grant for disaster relief resiliency with FEMA and Congressional staff. Discuss GNYHA's legislative priorities with Congressional staff: Medicaid DSH funding (support), site-neutral policies (oppose), 340B drug discount program (support), expanding federal graduate medical education programs (support), funding to address the opioid crisis (support), funding for hospital infrastructure (support), the Affordable Care Act (support), and liver allocation reforms (support). Support a delay of the Medicaid DSH cuts, including an amendment that would partially repeal the Medicaid DSH cuts. Discuss the need to reform the United States' liver allocation system with Congressional staff/members, HHS, HRSA, UNOS and OPTN. Oppose several provisions in the White House's FY 2020 budget blueprint, including provisions related to GME, site-neutral policies, Medicaid DSH, Medicare UCP funding, Medicare bad debt payments, provisions in the Affordable Care Act, Medicaid eligibility rules, the 340B drug discount program, and Medicare post-acute care. Discuss issues related to maternal mortality and the MOMS Act (S. 116) with Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to drug-resistant infections with Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to the Affordable Care Act (Pub.L 111-148), individual marketplace stabilization, and the expansion of Medicare and Medicaid with Congressional staff. Educate congressional staff on Medicare for All. Support graduate medical education funding through the Medicare program, including support for the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 384/H.R. 1763) and the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414). Discuss technical assistance regarding the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414) with committee staff. Attend cybersecurity meeting at HHS to discuss cybersecurity in the health care sector. Discuss CMSs FY 2020 IPPS proposed rule, including provisions related to the Medicare area wage index and uncompensated care, with Congressional staff and HHS. Discuss the HHS Secretarys priorities with agency staff, specifically for Region 2, including issues related to HPV vaccinations and issues concerning the Hospital Improvement Innovation Network. Discuss the issue of surprise medical bills with congressional staff. Discuss New York State's Partnership for Patients initiative with CMS contract officers. Submit formal comments letters on the Lower Health Care Costs Act (S. 1895), including the provisions related to surprise medical bills, and discussed the legislation with congressional staff. Submit formal comments on the No Surprises Act (H.R. 3630) and discussed the legislation with congressional staff. Discuss the Protecting People from Surprise Medical Bills Act (H.R. 3502) with congressional staff. Discuss issues concerning DSH hospitals and hospital infrastructure needs with the Executive Branch.

Discuss quality and patient safety issues with CMS staff. Discuss Medicare SNF payments with MedPAC staff. Discuss Medicare and Medicaid issues with the CMS Administrator. Discuss Medicare DSH funding with CMS staff. Discuss Medicare GME rural training tracks in 42 CFR (413.79), policy implementation, and Medicare GME regulations and other policies with CMS staff. Discuss NYSDOH CHSLI construction waiver with HHS staff. Discuss a previously awarded grant for disaster relief resiliency with FEMA and Congressional staff. Discuss GNYHA's legislative priorities with Congressional staff: Medicaid DSH funding (support), site-neutral policies (oppose), 340B drug discount program (support), expanding federal graduate medical education programs (support), funding to address the opioid crisis (support), funding for hospital infrastructure (support), the Affordable Care Act (support), and liver allocation reforms (support). Support a delay of the Medicaid DSH cuts, including an amendment that would partially repeal the Medicaid DSH cuts. Discuss the need to reform the United States' liver allocation system with Congressional staff/members, HHS, HRSA, UNOS and OPTN. Oppose several provisions in the White House's FY 2020 budget blueprint, including provisions related to GME, site-neutral policies, Medicaid DSH, Medicare UCP funding, Medicare bad debt payments, provisions in the Affordable Care Act, Medicaid eligibility rules, the 340B drug discount program, and Medicare post-acute care. Discuss issues related to maternal mortality and the MOMS Act (S. 116) with Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to drug-resistant infections with Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to the Affordable Care Act (Pub.L 111-148), individual marketplace stabilization, and the expansion of Medicare and Medicaid with Congressional staff. Educate Congressional staff and lawmakers on Medicare for All. Support graduate medical education funding through the Medicare program, including support for the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 384/H.R. 1763) and the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414). Discuss technical assistance regarding the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414) with committee staff. Attend cybersecurity meeting at HHS to discuss cybersecurity in the health care sector. Discuss CMSs FY 2020 IPPS final rule, including provisions related to the Medicare area wage index and uncompensated care, with Congressional staff, CMS and HHS. Discuss CMSs CY 2020 OPPS proposed rule with Congressional staff, CMS and HHS. Discuss the HHS Secretarys priorities with agency staff, specifically for Region 2, including issues related to HPV vaccinations and issues concerning the Hospital Improvement Innovation Network. Discuss the issue of surprise medical bills with Congressional staff. Discuss New York State's Partnership for Patients initiative with CMS contract officers. Submit formal comments letters on the Lower Health Care Costs Act (S. 1895), including the provisions related to surprise medical bills, and discussed the legislation with Congressional staff. Submit formal comments on the No Surprises Act (H.R. 3630) and discussed the legislation with Congressional staff. Discuss the Protecting People from Surprise Medical Bills Act (H.R. 3502) with Congressional staff. Discuss issues concerning DSH hospitals and hospital infrastructure needs with the Executive Branch. Discuss 405(d) Educational Programming with the HHS Office of Chief Information Officer. Discuss legislation related to GME rural training tracks with Congressional staff and lawmakers. Discuss proposed appropriations language related to OPTN/UNOS liver allocation reforms with Congressional staff and lawmakers. Discuss the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019 (S. 2543) with Congressional staff and committee staff. Discuss Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R.3) with Congressional staff.

Discuss quality and patient safety issues with CMS staff. Discuss Medicare SNF payments with MedPAC staff. Discuss Medicare and Medicaid issues with the CMS Administrator. Discuss Medicare DSH funding with CMS staff. Discuss Medicare GME rural training tracks in 42 CFR (413.79), other issues related to 42 CFR (413.79), policy implementation, and Medicare GME regulations and other policies with CMS staff. Discuss NYSDOH CHSLI construction waiver with HHS staff. Discuss a previously awarded grant for disaster relief resiliency with FEMA and Congressional staff. Discuss GNYHA's legislative priorities with Congressional staff: Medicaid DSH funding (support), site-neutral policies (oppose), 340B drug discount program (support), expanding federal graduate medical education programs (support), funding to address the opioid crisis (support), funding for hospital infrastructure (support), the Affordable Care Act (support), and liver allocation reforms (support). Support a delay of the Medicaid DSH cuts, including an amendment that would partially repeal the Medicaid DSH cuts. Discuss the need to reform the United States' liver allocation system with Congressional staff/members, HHS, HRSA, UNOS and OPTN. Oppose several provisions in the White House's FY 2020 budget blueprint, including provisions related to GME, site-neutral policies, Medicaid DSH, Medicare UCP funding, Medicare bad debt payments, provisions in the Affordable Care Act, Medicaid eligibility rules, the 340B drug discount program, and Medicare post-acute care. Discuss issues related to maternal mortality and the MOMS Act (S. 116) with Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to drug-resistant infections with Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to the Affordable Care Act (Pub.L 111-148), individual marketplace stabilization, and the expansion of Medicare and Medicaid with Congressional staff. Educate Congressional staff and lawmakers on Medicare for All. Support graduate medical education funding through the Medicare program, including support for the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 348/H.R. 1763) and the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414/S. 2439). Discuss technical assistance regarding the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414/S. 2439) with committee staff. Attend cybersecurity meeting at HHS to discuss cybersecurity in the health care sector. Discuss CMSs FY 2020 IPPS final rule, including provisions related to the Medicare area wage index and uncompensated care, with Congressional staff, CMS and HHS. Discuss CMSs CY 2020 OPPS proposed rule with Congressional staff, CMS and HHS. Discuss the HHS Secretarys priorities with agency staff, specifically for Region 2, including issues related to HPV vaccinations and issues concerning the Hospital Improvement Innovation Network. Discuss the issue of surprise medical bills with Congressional staff and the Congressional Budget Office. Discuss New York State's Partnership for Patients initiative with CMS contract officers. Submit formal comments letters on the Lower Health Care Costs Act (S. 1895), including the provisions related to surprise medical bills, and discussed the legislation with Congressional staff. Submit formal comments on the No Surprises Act (H.R. 3630) and discussed the legislation with Congressional staff. Discuss the Protecting People from Surprise Medical Bills Act (H.R. 3502) with Congressional staff. Discuss issues concerning DSH hospitals and hospital infrastructure needs with the Executive Branch. Discuss 405(d) Educational Programming with the HHS Office of Chief Information Officer. Discuss legislation related to GME rural training tracks with Congressional staff and lawmakers. Discuss proposed appropriations language related to OPTN/UNOS liver allocation reforms with Congressional staff and lawmakers. Discuss the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019 (S. 2543) with Congressional staff and committee staff. Discuss Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R.3) with Congressional staff. Discuss the MedPAC Review of Medicare IME payments with the MedPAC Commissioner (SSA 1186(d)). Discuss issues related to telehealth and HIT with Congressional staff, including the CONNECT for Health Act (S. 2741). Discuss issues related to telehealth and HIT with staff from CMS and the White House. Discuss issues related to Medicare Hospital Provider Agreements with staff from CMS.

Discuss quality and patient safety issues with CMS staff. Discuss Medicare SNF payments with MedPAC staff. Discuss Medicare and Medicaid issues with the CMS Administrator. Discuss Medicare DSH funding with CMS staff. Discuss Medicare GME rural training tracks in 42 CFR (413.79), policy implementation, and Medicare GME regulations and other policies with CMS staff. Discuss NYSDOH CHSLI construction waiver with HHS staff. Discuss a previously awarded grant for disaster relief resiliency with FEMA and Congressional staff. Discuss GNYHA's legislative priorities with Congressional staff: Medicaid DSH funding (support), site-neutral policies (oppose), 340B drug discount program (support), expanding federal graduate medical education programs (support), funding to address the opioid crisis (support), funding for hospital infrastructure (support), the Affordable Care Act (support), and liver allocation reforms (support). Support a delay of the Medicaid DSH cuts, including an amendment that would partially repeal the Medicaid DSH cuts. Discuss the need to reform the United States' liver allocation system with Congressional staff/members, HHS, HRSA, UNOS and OPTN. Oppose several provisions in the White House's FY 2020 budget blueprint, including provisions related to GME, site-neutral policies, Medicaid DSH, Medicare UCP funding, Medicare bad debt payments, provisions in the Affordable Care Act, Medicaid eligibility rules, the 340B drug discount program, and Medicare post-acute care. Discuss issues related to maternal mortality and the MOMS Act (S. 116) with Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to drug-resistant infections with Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to the Affordable Care Act (Pub.L 111-148), individual marketplace stabilization, and the expansion of Medicare and Medicaid with Congressional staff. Educate Congressional staff and lawmakers on Medicare for All. Support graduate medical education funding through the Medicare program, including support for the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 384/H.R. 1763) and the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414). Discuss technical assistance regarding the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414) with committee staff. Attend cybersecurity meeting at HHS to discuss cybersecurity in the health care sector. Discuss CMSs FY 2020 IPPS final rule, including provisions related to the Medicare area wage index and uncompensated care, with Congressional staff, CMS and HHS. Discuss CMSs CY 2020 OPPS proposed rule with Congressional staff, CMS and HHS. Discuss the HHS Secretarys priorities with agency staff, specifically for Region 2, including issues related to HPV vaccinations and issues concerning the Hospital Improvement Innovation Network. Discuss the issue of surprise medical bills with Congressional staff. Discuss New York State's Partnership for Patients initiative with CMS contract officers. Submit formal comments letters on the Lower Health Care Costs Act (S. 1895), including the provisions related to surprise medical bills, and discussed the legislation with Congressional staff. Submit formal comments on the No Surprises Act (H.R. 3630) and discussed the legislation with Congressional staff. Discuss the Protecting People from Surprise Medical Bills Act (H.R. 3502) with Congressional staff. Discuss issues concerning DSH hospitals and hospital infrastructure needs with the Executive Branch. Discuss 405(d) Educational Programming with the HHS Office of Chief Information Officer. Discuss legislation related to GME rural training tracks with Congressional staff and lawmakers. Discuss proposed appropriations language related to OPTN/UNOS liver allocation reforms with Congressional staff and lawmakers. Discuss the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019 (S. 2543) with Congressional staff and committee staff. Discuss Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R.3) with Congressional staff.

Discuss quality and patient safety issues with CMS staff. Discuss Medicare SNF payments with MedPAC staff. Discuss Medicare and Medicaid issues with the CMS Administrator. Discuss Medicare DSH funding with CMS staff. Discuss Medicare GME rural training tracks in 42 CFR (413.79), other issues related to 42 CFR (413.79), policy implementation, and Medicare GME regulations and other policies with CMS staff. Discuss NYSDOH CHSLI construction waiver with HHS staff. Discuss a previously awarded grant for disaster relief resiliency with FEMA and Congressional staff. Discuss GNYHA's legislative priorities with Congressional staff: Medicaid DSH funding (support), site-neutral policies (oppose), 340B drug discount program (support), expanding federal graduate medical education programs (support), funding to address the opioid crisis (support), funding for hospital infrastructure (support), the Affordable Care Act (support), and liver allocation reforms (support). Support a delay of the Medicaid DSH cuts, including an amendment that would partially repeal the Medicaid DSH cuts. Discuss the need to reform the United States' liver allocation system with Congressional staff/members, HHS, HRSA, UNOS and OPTN. Oppose several provisions in the White House's FY 2020 budget blueprint, including provisions related to GME, site-neutral policies, Medicaid DSH, Medicare UCP funding, Medicare bad debt payments, provisions in the Affordable Care Act, Medicaid eligibility rules, the 340B drug discount program, and Medicare post-acute care. Discuss issues related to maternal mortality and the MOMS Act (S. 116) with Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to drug-resistant infections with Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to the Affordable Care Act (Pub.L 111-148), individual marketplace stabilization, and the expansion of Medicare and Medicaid with Congressional staff. Educate Congressional staff and lawmakers on Medicare for All. Support graduate medical education funding through the Medicare program, including support for the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 348/H.R. 1763) and the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414/S. 2439). Discuss technical assistance regarding the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414/S. 2439) with committee staff. Attend cybersecurity meeting at HHS to discuss cybersecurity in the health care sector. Discuss CMSs FY 2020 IPPS final rule, including provisions related to the Medicare area wage index and uncompensated care, with Congressional staff, CMS and HHS. Discuss CMSs CY 2020 OPPS proposed rule with Congressional staff, CMS and HHS. Discuss the HHS Secretarys priorities with agency staff, specifically for Region 2, including issues related to HPV vaccinations and issues concerning the Hospital Improvement Innovation Network. Discuss the issue of surprise medical bills with Congressional staff and the Congressional Budget Office. Discuss New York State's Partnership for Patients initiative with CMS contract officers. Submit formal comments letters on the Lower Health Care Costs Act (S. 1895), including the provisions related to surprise medical bills, and discussed the legislation with Congressional staff. Submit formal comments on the No Surprises Act (H.R. 3630) and discussed the legislation with Congressional staff. Discuss the Protecting People from Surprise Medical Bills Act (H.R. 3502) with Congressional staff. Discuss issues concerning DSH hospitals and hospital infrastructure needs with the Executive Branch. Discuss 405(d) Educational Programming with the HHS Office of Chief Information Officer. Discuss legislation related to GME rural training tracks with Congressional staff and lawmakers. Discuss proposed appropriations language related to OPTN/UNOS liver allocation reforms with Congressional staff and lawmakers. Discuss the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019 (S. 2543) with Congressional staff and committee staff. Discuss Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R.3) with Congressional staff. Discuss the MedPAC Review of Medicare IME payments with the MedPAC Commissioner (SSA 1186(d)). Discuss issues related to telehealth and HIT with Congressional staff, including the CONNECT for Health Act (S. 2741). Discuss issues related to telehealth and HIT with staff from CMS and the White House. Discuss issues related to Medicare Hospital Provider Agreements with staff from CMS.

Discuss quality and patient safety issues with CMS staff. Discuss Medicare SNF payments with MedPAC staff. Discuss Medicare DSH funding with CMS staff. Discuss Medicare GME rural training tracks in 42 CFR (413.79) with CMS staff. Discuss NYSDOH CHSLI construction waiver with HHS staff. Discuss a previously awarded grant for disaster relief resiliency with FEMA and Congressional staff. Discuss GNYHA's legislative priorities with Congressional staff: Medicaid DSH funding (support), site-neutral policies (oppose), 340B drug discount program (support), expanding federal graduate medical education programs (support), funding to address the opioid crisis (support), funding for hospital infrastructure (support), the Affordable Care Act (support), and liver allocation reforms (support). Support a delay of the Medicaid DSH cuts, including an amendment that would partially repeal the Medicaid DSH cuts. Discuss the need to reform the United States' liver allocation system with Congressional staff/members, HHS, HRSA, UNOS and OPTN. Oppose several provisions in the White House's FY 2020 budget blueprint, including provisions related to GME, site-neutral policies, Medicaid DSH, Medicare UCP funding, Medicare bad debt payments, provisions in the Affordable Care Act, Medicaid eligibility rules, the 340B drug discount program, and Medicare post-acute care. Discuss issues related to maternal mortality and the MOMS Act (S. 116) with Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to drug-resistant infections with Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to the Affordable Care Act (Pub.L 111-148), individual marketplace stabilization, and the expansion of Medicare and Medicaid with Congressional staff. Educate congressional staff on Medicare for All. Support graduate medical education funding through the Medicare program, including support for the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 384/H.R. 1763) and the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414). Discuss technical assistance regarding the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414) with committee staff. Attend cybersecurity meeting at HHS to discuss cybersecurity in the health care sector. Discuss CMSs FY 2020 IPPS proposed rule, including provisions related to the Medicare area wage index and uncompensated care, with Congressional staff and HHS. Discuss the HHS Secretarys priorities with agency staff, specifically for Region 2, including issues related to HPV vaccinations and issues concerning the Hospital Improvement Innovation Network. Discuss the issue of surprise medical bills with congressional staff. Discuss New York State's Partnership for Patients initiative with CMS contract officers. Submit formal comments letters on the Lower Health Care Costs Act (S. 1895), including the provisions related to surprise medical bills, and discussed the legislation with congressional staff. Submit formal comments on the No Surprises Act (H.R. 3630) and discussed the legislation with congressional staff. Discuss the Protecting People from Surprise Medical Bills Act (H.R. 3502) with congressional staff. Discuss issues concerning DSH hospitals and hospital infrastructure needs with the Executive Branch.

Discuss issues related to group purchasing organizations (GPOs) with Congressional staff and members. Discuss several pieces of legislation with Congressional staff including: the CREATES Act (H.R. 965/S. 340) (support), the Fast Access for Safe & Timely Generics Act (H.R. 985) (support), the Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act (H.R. 1499) (support), the Fair and Immediate Release of Generic Drugs Act (H.R. 1506) (support), the Orange Book Transparency Act (H.R. 1503) (support), the Purple Book Continuity Act (H.R. 1520) (support), and the Bringing Low-Cost Options and Competition While Keeping Incentives for New Generics Act (H.R. 938) (support).

Discuss issues related to group purchasing organizations (GPOs) with Congressional staff and members. Discuss several pieces of legislation with Congressional staff including: the CREATES Act (H.R. 965/S. 340) (support), the Fast Access for Safe & Timely Generics Act (H.R. 985) (support), the Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act (H.R. 1499) (support), the Fair and Immediate Release of Generic Drugs Act (H.R. 1506) (support), the Orange Book Transparency Act (H.R. 1503) (support), the Purple Book Continuity Act (H.R. 1520) (support), and the Bringing Low-Cost Options and Competition While Keeping Incentives for New Generics Act (H.R. 938) (support). Discuss the METRIC Act (H.R. 2296) with congressional staff. Discuss potential legislation to address drug shortages with congressional staff.

Discuss issues related to group purchasing organizations (GPOs) with Congressional staff and members. Discuss several pieces of legislation with Congressional staff including: the CREATES Act (H.R. 965/S. 340) (support), the Fast Access for Safe & Timely Generics Act (H.R. 985) (support), the Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act (H.R. 1499) (support), the Fair and Immediate Release of Generic Drugs Act (H.R. 1506) (support), the Orange Book Transparency Act (H.R. 1503) (support), the Purple Book Continuity Act (H.R. 1520) (support), and the Bringing Low-Cost Options and Competition While Keeping Incentives for New Generics Act (H.R. 938) (support). Discuss the METRIC Act (H.R. 2296) with Congressional staff. Discuss potential legislation to address drug shortages with Congressional staff. Discuss the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019 (S. 2543) with Congressional staff and committee staff. Discuss Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R.3) with Congressional staff.

Discuss issues related to group purchasing organizations (GPOs) with Congressional staff and members. Discuss several pieces of legislation with Congressional staff including: the CREATES Act (H.R. 965/S. 340) (support), the Fast Access for Safe & Timely Generics Act (H.R. 985) (support), the Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act (H.R. 1499) (support), the Fair and Immediate Release of Generic Drugs Act (H.R. 1506) (support), the Orange Book Transparency Act (H.R. 1503) (support), the Purple Book Continuity Act (H.R. 1520) (support), and the Bringing Low-Cost Options and Competition While Keeping Incentives for New Generics Act (H.R. 938) (support). Discuss the METRIC Act (H.R. 2296) with Congressional staff. Discuss legislation to address drug shortages with Congressional staff and members, the MEDS Act (S. 2373) (support). Discuss the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019 (S. 2543) with Congressional staff and committee staff. Discuss Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R.3) with Congressional staff.

Discuss issues related to group purchasing organizations (GPOs) with Congressional staff and members. Discuss several pieces of legislation with Congressional staff including: the CREATES Act (H.R. 965/S. 340) (support), the Fast Access for Safe & Timely Generics Act (H.R. 985) (support), the Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act (H.R. 1499) (support), the Fair and Immediate Release of Generic Drugs Act (H.R. 1506) (support), the Orange Book Transparency Act (H.R. 1503) (support), the Purple Book Continuity Act (H.R. 1520) (support), and the Bringing Low-Cost Options and Competition While Keeping Incentives for New Generics Act (H.R. 938) (support). Discuss the METRIC Act (H.R. 2296) with Congressional staff. Discuss potential legislation to address drug shortages with Congressional staff. Discuss the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019 (S. 2543) with Congressional staff and committee staff. Discuss Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R.3) with Congressional staff.

Discuss issues related to group purchasing organizations (GPOs) with Congressional staff and members. Discuss several pieces of legislation with Congressional staff including: the CREATES Act (H.R. 965/S. 340) (support), the Fast Access for Safe & Timely Generics Act (H.R. 985) (support), the Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act (H.R. 1499) (support), the Fair and Immediate Release of Generic Drugs Act (H.R. 1506) (support), the Orange Book Transparency Act (H.R. 1503) (support), the Purple Book Continuity Act (H.R. 1520) (support), and the Bringing Low-Cost Options and Competition While Keeping Incentives for New Generics Act (H.R. 938) (support).

Discuss issues related to group purchasing organizations (GPOs) with Congressional staff and members. Discuss several pieces of legislation with Congressional staff including: the CREATES Act (H.R. 965/S. 340) (support), the Fast Access for Safe & Timely Generics Act (H.R. 985) (support), the Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act (H.R. 1499) (support), the Fair and Immediate Release of Generic Drugs Act (H.R. 1506) (support), the Orange Book Transparency Act (H.R. 1503) (support), the Purple Book Continuity Act (H.R. 1520) (support), and the Bringing Low-Cost Options and Competition While Keeping Incentives for New Generics Act (H.R. 938) (support). Discuss the METRIC Act (H.R. 2296) with Congressional staff. Discuss legislation to address drug shortages with Congressional staff and members, the MEDS Act (S. 2373) (support). Discuss the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019 (S. 2543) with Congressional staff and committee staff. Discuss Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R.3) with Congressional staff.

Discuss issues related to group purchasing organizations (GPOs) with Congressional staff and members. Discuss several pieces of legislation with Congressional staff including: the CREATES Act (H.R. 965/S. 340) (support), the Fast Access for Safe & Timely Generics Act (H.R. 985) (support), the Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act (H.R. 1499) (support), the Fair and Immediate Release of Generic Drugs Act (H.R. 1506) (support), the Orange Book Transparency Act (H.R. 1503) (support), the Purple Book Continuity Act (H.R. 1520) (support), and the Bringing Low-Cost Options and Competition While Keeping Incentives for New Generics Act (H.R. 938) (support). Discuss the METRIC Act (H.R. 2296) with congressional staff. Discuss potential legislation to address drug shortages with congressional staff.

Discuss issues related to group purchasing organizations (GPOs) with Congressional staff and members. Discuss several pieces of legislation with Congressional staff including: the CREATES Act (H.R. 965/S. 340) (support), the Fast Access for Safe & Timely Generics Act (H.R. 985) (support), the Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act (H.R. 1499) (support), the Fair and Immediate Release of Generic Drugs Act (H.R. 1506) (support), the Orange Book Transparency Act (H.R. 1503) (support), the Purple Book Continuity Act (H.R. 1520) (support), and the Bringing Low-Cost Options and Competition While Keeping Incentives for New Generics Act (H.R. 938) (support).