MARIA CASTILLO

Discussed importance of high-quality electronic advance medical directives for all adults over the age of 18 years that can be digitally accessed 24 hours/day, 7 days/week in the cloud by qualified medical health professionals, hospitals and other providers, and consumers anywhere in the world as part of a consumer's electronic medical record. Seeking consideration of ADs as a required, or at minimum strongly encouraged, added benefit to Medicare Advantage (MA) plans. Support proposals to incentivize Medicare/Medicaid beneficiaries and federal employees through FEHBP to create and store a digital AD. Endorsed legislation, the Medicare Choices Empowerment & Protection Act (S. 1503/HR 3181 last Congress), introduced by Senators Coons & Cassidy & Reps Black, Thompson, Welch, and Collins, to provide a one-time financial incentive to Medicare beneficiaries who voluntarily register an advance care plan. This bill has been reintroduced in the Senate (S. 618)

Discussed importance of high-quality electronic advance medical directives for all adults over the age of 18 years that can be digitally accessed 24 hours/day, 7 days/week in the cloud by qualified medical health professionals, hospitals and other providers, and consumers anywhere in the world as part of a consumer's electronic medical record. Seeking consideration of ADs as a required, or at minimum strongly encouraged, added benefit to Medicare Advantage (MA) plans. Support proposals to incentivize Medicare/Medicaid beneficiaries and federal employees through FEHBP to create and store a digital AD. Endorsed legislation, the Medicare Choices Empowerment & Protection Act (S. 1503/HR 3181 last Congress), introduced by Senators Coons & Cassidy & Reps Black, Thompson, Welch, and Collins, to provide a one-time financial incentive to Medicare beneficiaries who voluntarily register an advance care plan. This bill has been reintroduced in the Senate (S. 618).

Discussed importance of high-quality electronic advance medical directives for all adults over the age of 18 years that can be digitally accessed 24 hours/day, 7 days/week in the cloud by qualified medical health professionals, hospitals and other providers, and consumers anywhere in the world as part of a consumer's electronic medical record. Seeking consideration of ADs as a required, or at minimum strongly encouraged, added benefit to Medicare Advantage (MA) plans. Support proposals to incentivize Medicare/Medicaid beneficiaries and federal employees through FEHBP to create and store a digital AD. Endorsed legislation, the Medicare Choices Empowerment & Protection Act (S. 1503/HR 3181 last Congress), introduced by Senators Coons & Cassidy & Reps Black, Thompson, Welch, and Collins, to provide a one-time financial incentive to Medicare beneficiaries who voluntarily register an advance care plan. This bill has been reintroduced in the Senate (S. 618)

Discussed importance of high-quality electronic advance medical directives for all adults over the age of 18 years that can be digitally accessed 24 hours/day, 7 days/week in the cloud by qualified medical health professionals, hospitals and other providers, and consumers anywhere in the world as part of a consumer's electronic medical record. Seeking consideration of ADs as a required, or at minimum strongly encouraged, added benefit to Medicare Advantage (MA) plans. Support proposals to incentivize Medicare/Medicaid beneficiaries and federal employees through FEHBP to create and store a digital AD. Endorsed legislation, the Medicare Choices Empowerment & Protection Act (S. 1503/HR 3181 last Congress), introduced by Senators Coons & Cassidy & Reps Black, Thompson, Welch, and Collins, to provide a one-time financial incentive to Medicare beneficiaries who voluntarily register an advance care plan. This bill has been reintroduced in the Senate (S. 618)

Discussed importance of high-quality electronic advance medical directives for all adults over the age of 18 years that can be digitally accessed 24 hours/day, 7 days/week in the cloud by qualified medical health professionals, hospitals and other providers, and consumers anywhere in the world as part of a consumer's electronic medical record. Seeking consideration of ADs as a required, or at minimum strongly encouraged, added benefit to Medicare Advantage (MA) plans. Support proposals to incentivize Medicare/Medicaid beneficiaries and federal employees through FEHBP to create and store a digital AD. Endorsed legislation, the Medicare Choices Empowerment & Protection Act (S. 1503/HR 3181 last Congress), introduced by Senators Coons & Cassidy & Reps Black, Thompson, Welch, and Collins, to provide a one-time financial incentive to Medicare beneficiaries who voluntarily register an advance care plan. This bill has been reintroduced in the Senate (S. 618).

Discussed importance of high-quality electronic advance medical directives for all adults over the age of 18 years that can be digitally accessed 24 hours/day, 7 days/week in the cloud by qualified medical health professionals, hospitals and other providers, and consumers anywhere in the world as part of a consumer's electronic medical record. Seeking consideration of ADs as a required, or at minimum strongly encouraged, added benefit to Medicare Advantage (MA) plans. Support proposals to incentivize Medicare/Medicaid beneficiaries and federal employees through FEHBP to create and store a digital AD. Endorsed legislation, the Medicare Choices Empowerment & Protection Act (S. 1503/HR 3181 last Congress), introduced by Senators Coons & Cassidy & Reps Black, Thompson, Welch, and Collins, to provide a one-time financial incentive to Medicare beneficiaries who voluntarily register an advance care plan. This bill has been reintroduced in the Senate (S. 618).

Discussed importance of high-quality electronic advance medical directives for all adults over the age of 18 years that can be digitally accessed 24 hours/day, 7 days/week in the cloud by qualified medical health professionals, hospitals and other providers, and consumers anywhere in the world as part of a consumer's electronic medical record. Seeking consideration of ADs as a required, or at minimum strongly encouraged, added benefit to Medicare Advantage (MA) plans. Support proposals to incentivize Medicare/Medicaid beneficiaries and federal employees through FEHBP to create and store a digital AD. Endorsed legislation, the Medicare Choices Empowerment & Protection Act (S. 1503/HR 3181), introduced by Senators Coons & Cassidy & Reps Black, Thompson, Welch, and Collins, to provide a one-time financial incentive to Medicare beneficiaries who voluntarily register an advance care plan.

Discussed importance of high-quality electronic advance medical directives for all adults over the age of 18 years that can be digitally accessed 24 hours/day, 7 days/week in the cloud by qualified medical health professionals, hospitals and other providers, and consumers anywhere in the world as part of a consumer's electronic medical record. Seeking consideration of ADs as a required, or at minimum strongly encouraged, added benefit to Medicare Advantage (MA) plans. Support proposals to incentivize Medicare/Medicaid beneficiaries and federal employees through FEHBP to create and store a digital AD. Endorsed legislation, the Medicare Choices Empowerment & Protection Act (S. 1503/HR 3181), introduced by Senators Coons & Cassidy & Reps Black, Thompson, Welch, and Collins, to provide a one-time financial incentive to Medicare beneficiaries who voluntarily register an advance care plan.

Discussed importance of high-quality electronic advance medical directives for all adults over the age of 18 years that can be digitally accessed 24 hours/day, 7 days/week in the cloud by qualified medical health professionals, hospitals and other providers, and consumers anywhere in the world as part of a consumer's electronic medical record. Seeking consideration of ADs as a required, or at minimum strongly encouraged, added benefit to Medicare Advantage (MA) plans. Support proposals to incentivize Medicare/Medicaid beneficiaries and federal employees through FEHBP to create and store a digital AD. Endorsed legislation, the Medicare Choices Empowerment & Protection Act (S. 1503/HR 3181), introduced by Senators Coons & Cassidy & Reps Black, Thompson, Welch, and Collins, to provide a one-time financial incentive to Medicare beneficiaries who voluntarily register an advance care plan.

Discussed importance of high-quality electronic advance medical directives for all adults over the age of 18 years that can be digitally accessed 24 hours/day, 7 days/week in the cloud by qualified medical health professionals, hospitals and other providers, and consumers anywhere in the world as part of a consumer's electronic medical record. Seeking consideration of ADs as a required, or at minimum strongly encouraged, added benefit to Medicare Advantage (MA) plans. Support proposals to incentivize Medicare/Medicaid beneficiaries and federal employees through FEHBP to create and store a digital AD. Endorsed legislation, the Medicare Choices Empowerment & Protection Act (S. 1503/HR 3181), introduced by Senators Coons & Cassidy & Reps Black, Thompson, Welch, and Collins, to provide a one-time financial incentive to Medicare beneficiaries who voluntarily register an advance care plan.

Discussed importance of high-quality electronic advance medical directives for all adults over the age of 18 years that can be digitally accessed 24 hrs/day, 7 days/ week in the cloud by physicians, hospitals and consumers anywhere in the world as part of the patient's electronic medical record. Seeking consideration of ADs as a required, or at minimum strongly encouraged, added benefit to Medicare Advantage (MA) plans. Support proposals to incentivize all Medicare/Medicaid beneficiaries and federal employees through FEHBP to create and store a digital AD. Endorsed legislation, the Medicare Choices Empowerment & Protection Act (S. 1530/HR 3181), introduced by Senators Coons/Cassidy & Reps. Black, Thompson, Welch and Collins, to provide a one-time financial incentive to Medicare beneficiaries that voluntarily register an advance care plan.

Discussed importance of high-quality electronic advance medical directives for all adults over the age of 18 years that can be digitally accessed 24 hours/day, 7 days/week in the cloud by qualified medical health professionals, hospitals and other providers, and consumers anywhere in the world as part of a consumer's electronic medical record. Seeking consideration of ADs as a required, or at minimum strongly encouraged, added benefit to Medicare Advantage (MA) plans. Support proposals to incentivize Medicare/Medicaid beneficiaries and federal employees through FEHBP to create and store a digital AD. Endorsed legislation, the Medicare Choices Empowerment & Protection Act (S. 1503/HR 3181), introduced by Senators Coons & Cassidy & Reps Black, Thompson, Welch, and Collins, to provide a one-time financial incentive to Medicare beneficiaries who voluntarily register an advance care plan.

Discussed importance of high-quality electronic advance medical directives for all adults over the age of 18 years that can be digitally accessed 24 hrs/day, 7 days/ week in the cloud by physicians, hospitals and consumers anywhere in the world as part of the patient's electronic medical record. Seeking consideration of ADs as a required, or at minimum strongly encouraged, added benefit to Medicare Advantage (MA) plans. Support proposals to incentivize all Medicare/Medicaid beneficiaries and federal employees through FEHBP to create and store a digital AD. Endorsed legislation, the Medicare Choices Empowerment & Protection Act (S. 1530/HR 3181), introduced by Senators Coons/Cassidy & Reps. Black, Thompson, Welch and Collins, to provide a one-time financial incentive to Medicare beneficiaries that voluntarily register an advance care plan.

Discussed importance of high-quality electronic advance medical directives for all adults over the age of 18 years that can be digitally accessed 24 hrs/day, 7 days/ week in the cloud by physicians, hospitals and consumers anywhere in the world as part of the patient's electronic medical record. Seeking consideration of ADs as a required, or at minimum strongly encouraged, added benefit to Medicare Advantage (MA) plans. Support proposals to incentivize all Medicare/Medicaid beneficiaries and federal employees through FEHBP to create and store a digital AD. Endorsed legislation, the Medicare Choices Empowerment & Protection Act (S. 2297/HR 4059), introduced by Senators Coons/Cassidy & Reps. Black, Thompson, Welch and Collins, to provide a one-time financial incentive to Medicare beneficiaries that voluntarily register an advance care plan.

Discussed importance of high-quality electronic advance medical directives (ADs) for all adults over 18 years old that can be accessed 24 hrs/day, 7 days/week by patients, physicians, and hospitals anywhere in the world as part of the patient's electronic health record (EHR). Seeking consideration of ADs as a core requirement under the Stage 3 Meaningful Use Rule, as recommended by the HIT Policy Committee, Joint Commission, and the National Quality Forum (NQF). Proposals considered to incentivize all Medicare / Medicaid beneficiaries as well as all federal employees through FEHBP to create and store a digital AD. Endorsed legislation, the Medicare Choices Empowerment & Protection Act (S. 2297 / HR 4059), introduced by Senators Coons / Cassidy & Reps Black, Thompson, Welch, and Collins. Legislation provides a one-time financial incentive to Medicare beneficiaries for voluntarily registering an advance care plan (ACP).

Discussed importance of high-quality electronic advance medical directives (ADs) for all adults over 18 years old that can be accessed 24 hrs/day, 7 days/week by patients, physicians, and hospitals anywhere in the world as part of the patient's electronic health record (EHR). Seeking consideration of ADs as a core requirement under the Stage 3 Meaningful Use Rule, as recommended by the HIT Policy Committee, Joint Commission, and the National Quality Forum (NQF). Proposals considered to incentivize all Medicare / Medicaid beneficiaries as well as all federal employees through FEHBP to create and store a digital AD. Endorsed legislation, the Medicare Choices Empowerment & Protection Act (S. 2297 / HR 4059), introduced by Senators Coons / Cassidy & Reps Black, Thompson, Welch, and Collins. Legislation provides a one-time financial incentive to Medicare beneficiaries for voluntarily registering an advance care plan (ACP).

Discussed importance of high-quality electronic advance medical directives (ADs) for all adults over 18 years old that can be accessed 24 hrs/day, 7 days/week by patients, physicians, and hospitals anywhere in the world as part of the patient's electronic health record (EHR). Seeking consideration of ADs as a core requirement under the Stage 3 Meaningful Use Rule, as recommended by the HIT Policy Committee, Joint Commission, and the National Quality Forum (NQF). Proposals considered to incentivize all Medicare / Medicaid beneficiaries as well as all federal employees through FEHBP to create and store a digital AD. Endorsed legislation (S. 2297/ H.R. 4059), sponsored by Senator Coons & Rep. Black, that provides an incentive to Medicare beneficiaries for voluntarily registering an AD.

Medicare and Medicaid program impacts of the health care reform law, the Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148), and other measures on hospitals. Discussed support for new quality improvement initiatives for hospital providers, including the company's participation as one of the Pioneer accountable care organizations (ACOs) and payment bundling demonstrations under the purview of CMMI/CMS; and disapproval of the State of Arizona's plans to diminish the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (ACHHHS) state Medicaid program through eligibility and payment rate reductions, Prop 204 population caps and other proposals that threaten hospitals' abilities to serve their communities.

Discussed bolstering Medicaid expansion in wavering states and the importance of supplemental payments in constructing a Medicaid rate that allows hospitals to adequately and appropriately serve Medicaid beneficiaries. Also concerned about the Hospital Access Rule cand new quality improvement initiatives for hospital providers.

Discussed importance of high-quality electronic advance medical directives (ADs) for all adults over 18 years old that can be accessed 24 hrs/day, 7 days/week by patients, physicians, and hospitals anywhere in the world as part of the patient's electronic health record (EHR). Seeking consideration of ADs as a core requirement under the Stage 3 Meaningful Use Rule, as recommended by the HIT Policy Committee, Joint Commission, and the National Quality Forum (NQF). Proposals considered to incentivize all Medicare / Medicaid beneficiaries as well as all federal employees through FEHBP to create and store a digital AD. Endorsed legislation, the Medicare Choices Empowerment & Protection Act (S. 2297 / HR 4059), introduced by Senators Coons / Cassidy & Reps Black, Thompson, Welch, and Collins. Legislation provides a one-time financial incentive to Medicare beneficiaries for voluntarily registering an advance care plan (ACP).

Medicare and Medicaid program impacts of the health care reform law, the Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148), and other measures on hospitals. Discussed support for new quality improvement initiatives for hospital providers, including the company's participation as one of the Pioneer accountable care organizations (ACOs) and payment bundling demonstrations under the purview of CMMI/CMS; and disapproval of the State of Arizona's plans to diminish the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (ACHHHS) state Medicaid program through eligibility and payment rate reductions, Prop 204 population caps and other proposals that threaten hospitals' abilities to serve their communities.

Discussed importance of high-quality electronic advance medical directives (ADs) for all adults over 18 years old that can be accessed 24 hrs/day, 7 days/week by patients, physicians, and hospitals anywhere in the world as part of the patient's electronic health record (EHR). Seeking consideration of ADs as a core requirement under the Stage 3 Meaningful Use Rule, as recommended by the HIT Policy Committee, Joint Commission, and the National Quality Forum (NQF). Proposals considered to incentivize all Medicare / Medicaid beneficiaries as well as all federal employees through FEHBP to create and store a digital AD. Endorsed legislation (S. 2297/ H.R. 4059), sponsored by Senator Coons & Rep. Black, that provides an incentive to Medicare beneficiaries for voluntarily registering an AD.

Medicare and Medicaid program impacts of the health care reform law, the Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148), and other measures on hospitals. Discussed support for new quality improvement initiatives for hospital providers, including the company's participation as one of the Pioneer accountable care organizations (ACOs) and payment bundling demonstrations under the purview of CMMI/CMS; and disapproval of the State of Arizona's plans to diminish the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (ACHHHS) state Medicaid program through eligibility and payment rate reductions, Prop 204 population caps and other proposals that threaten hospitals' abilities to serve their communities.

Discussed importance of high-quality electronic advance medical directives (ADs) for all adults over 18 years old that can be accessed 24 hrs/day, 7 days/week by patients, physicians, and hospitals anywhere in the world as part of the patient's electronic health record (EHR). Seeking consideration of ADs as a core requirement under the Stage 3 Meaningful Use Rule, as recommended by the HIT Policy Committee, Joint Commission, and the National Quality Forum (NQF). Proposals considered to incentivize all Medicare / Medicaid beneficiaries as well as all federal employees through FEHBP to create and store a digital AD. Endorsed legislation, the Medicare Choices Empowerment & Protection Act (S. 224), sponsored by Senators Coburn and Coons that provides an incentive to Medicare beneficiaries for voluntarily registering an AD.

Medicare and Medicaid program impacts of the health care reform law, the Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148), and other measures on hospitals. Discussed support for new quality improvement initiatives for hospital providers, including the company's participation as one of the Pioneer accountable care organizations (ACOs) and payment bundling demonstrations under the purview of CMMI/CMS; and disapproval of the State of Arizona's plans to diminish the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (ACHHHS) state Medicaid program through eligibility and payment rate reductions, Prop 204 population caps and other proposals that threaten hospitals' abilities to serve their communities.

Discussed importance of high-quality electronic advance medical directives (ADs) for all adults over 18 years old that can be accessed 24 hrs/day, 7 days/week by patients, physicians, and hospitals anywhere in the world as part of the patient's electronic health record (EHR). Seeking consideration of ADs as a core requirement under the Stage 3 Meaningful Use Rule, as recommended by the HIT Policy Committee, Joint Commission, and the National Quality Forum (NQF). Proposals considered to incentivize all Medicare / Medicaid beneficiaries as well as all federal employees through FEHBP to create and store a digital AD. Endorsed legislation, the Medicare Choices Empowerment & Protection Act (S. 224), sponsored by Senators Coburn and Coons that provides an incentive to Medicare beneficiaries for voluntarily registering an AD.

Medicare and Medicaid program impacts of the health care reform law, the Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148), and other measures on hospitals. Discussed support for new quality improvement initiatives for hospital providers, including the company's participation as one of the Pioneer accountable care organizations (ACOs) and payment bundling demonstrations under the purview of CMMI/CMS; and disapproval of the State of Arizona's plans to diminish the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (ACHHHS) state Medicaid program through eligibility and payment rate reductions, Prop 204 population caps and other proposals that threaten hospitals' abilities to serve their communities.

Discussed importance of high-quality electronic advance medical directives (ADs) for all adults over 18 years old that can be accessed 24 hrs/day, 7 days/week by patients, physicians, and hospitals anywhere in the world as part of the patient's electronic health record (EHR). Seeking consideration of ADs as a core requirement under the Stage 3 Meaningful Use Rule, as recommended by the HIT Policy Committee, Joint Commission, and the National Quality Forum (NQF). Proposals considered to incentivize all Medicare / Medicaid beneficiaries as well as all federal employees through FEHBP to create and store a digital AD. Endorsed legislation, the Medicare Choices Empowerment & Protection Act (S. 224), sponsored by Senators Coburn and Coons that provides an incentive to Medicare beneficiaries for voluntarily registering an AD.

Medicare and Medicaid program impacts of the health care reform law, the Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148), and other measures on hospitals. Discussed support for new quality improvement initiatives for hospital providers, including the company's participation as one of the Pioneer accountable care organizations (ACOs) and payment bundling demonstrations under the purview of CMMI/CMS; and disapproval of the State of Arizona's plans to diminish the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (ACHHHS) state Medicaid program through eligibility and payment rate reductions, Prop 204 population caps and other proposals that threaten hospitals' abilities to serve their communities.

Medicare and Medicaid program impacts of the health care reform law, the Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148), and other measures on hospitals. Discussed support for new quality improvement initiatives for hospital providers, including the company's participation as one of the Pioneer accountable care organizations (ACOs) and payment bundling demonstrations under the purview of CMMI/CMS; and disapproval of the State of Arizona's plans to diminish the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (ACHHHS) state Medicaid program through eligibility and payment rate reductions, Prop 204 population caps and other proposals that threaten hospitals' abilities to serve their communities.

Discussed importance of high-quality electronic advance medical directives (ADs) for all adults over 18 years old that can be accessed 24 hrs/day, 7 days/week by patients, physicians, and hospitals anywhere in the world as part of the patient's electronic health record (EHR). Seeking consideration of ADs as a core requirement under the Stage 3 Meaningful Use Rule, as recommended by the HIT Policy Committee, Joint Commission, and the National Quality Forum (NQF). Proposals considered to incentivize all Medicare / Medicaid beneficiaries as well as all federal employees through FEHBP to create and store a digital AD. Endorsed legislation, the Medicare Choices Empowerment & Protection Act (S. 224), sponsored by Senators Coburn and Coons that provides an incentive to Medicare beneficiaries for voluntarily registering an AD.

Discussed importance of high-quality electronic advance medical directives (ADs) for all adults over 18 years old that can be accessed 24 hrs/day, 7 days/week by patients, physicians, and hospitals anywhere in the world as part of the patient's electronic health record (EHR). Seeking consideration of ADs as a core requirement under the Stage 3 Meaningful Use Rule, as recommended by the HIT Policy Committee, Joint Commission, and the National Quality Forum (NQF). Proposals considered to incentivize all Medicare / Medicaid beneficiaries as well as all federal employees through FEHBP to create and store a digital AD. Endorsed legislation, the Medicare Choices Empowerment & Protection Act (S. 224), sponsored by Senators Coburn and Coons that provides an incentive to Medicare beneficiaries for voluntarily registering an AD.

Medicare and Medicaid program impacts of the health care reform law, the Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148), and other measures on hospitals. Discussed support for new quality improvement initiatives for hospital providers, including the company's participation as one of the Pioneer accountable care organizations (ACOs) and payment bundling demonstrations under the purview of CMMI/CMS; and disapproval of the State of Arizona's plans to diminish the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (ACHHHS) state Medicaid program through eligibility and payment rate reductions, Prop 204 population caps and other proposals that threaten hospitals' abilities to serve their communities.

Discussed importance of high-quality electronic advance medical directives (ADs) for all adults over 18 years old that can be accessed 24 hrs/day, 7 days/week by patients, physicians, and hospitals anywhere in the world as part of the patient's electronic health record (EHR). Seeking consideration of ADs as a core requirement under the Stage 3 Meaningful Use Rule, as recommended by the HIT Policy Committee, Joint Commission, and the National Quality Forum (NQF). Proposals considered to incentivize all Medicare / Medicaid beneficiaries as well as all federal employees through FEHBP to create and store a digital AD. Endorsed legislation, the Medicare Choices Empowerment & Protection Act (S. 224), sponsored by Senators Coburn and Coons that provides an incentive to Medicare beneficiaries for voluntarily registering an AD.

Medicare and Medicaid program impacts of the health care reform law, the Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148), and other measures on hospitals. Discussed support for new quality improvement initiatives for hospital providers, including the company's participation as one of the Pioneer accountable care organizations (ACOs) and payment bundling demonstrations under the purview of CMMI/CMS; and disapproval of the State of Arizona's plans to diminish the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (ACHHHS) state Medicaid program through eligibility and payment rate reductions, Prop 204 population caps and other proposals that threaten hospitals' abilities to serve their communities.

Senators Coburn and Coons introduced legislation, the Medicare Choices Empowerment & Protection Act (S. 2240), that would allow Medicare beneficiaries to voluntarily adopt an advance medical directive to guide the care they receive.

Discussed importance of high-quality electronic advance medical directives (ADs) for all adults over 18 years old that can be accessed 24 hrs/day, 7 days/week by patients, physicians, and hospitals anywhere in the world as part of the patient's electronic health record (EHR). Seeking consideration of ADs as a core requirement under the Stage 3 Meaningful Use Rule, as recommended by the HIT Policy Committee, Joint Commission, and the National Quality Forum (NQF). Proposals considered to incentivize all Medicare / Medicaid beneficiaries as well as all federal employees through FEHBP to create and store a digital AD. Senators Coburn and Coons have introduced legislation, the Medicare Choices Empowerment & Protection Act (S. 2240), to provide an incentive for Medicare beneficiaries to voluntarily adopt an AD, guiding the care they receive.

Medicare and Medicaid program impacts of the health care reform law, the Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148), and other measures on hospitals. Discussed support for new quality improvement initiatives for hospital providers, including the company's participation as one of the Pioneer accountable care organizations (ACOs) and payment bundling demonstrations under the purview of CMMI/CMS; and disapproval of the State of Arizona's plans to diminish the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (ACHHHS) state Medicaid program through eligibility and payment rate reductions, Prop 204 population caps and other proposals that threaten hospitals' abilities to serve their communities.

Discussed the Quality Care for Moms & Babies Act (HR 896/S 425) introduced by Rep Eliot Engel & Senators Debbie Stabenow and Chuck Grassley. The bill would: 1) establish a maternity care quality measurement program; 2) develop Maternity Consumer Assessment of Health Providers & Systems (CAHPS) provider, facility and health plan surveys; and, 3) provide grants to support state and regional quality collaboratives,among its provisions. Also, discussed possible maternity-related Medicaid matters for the Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission's (MACPAC) consideration.

Discussed importance of high-quality electronic advance medical directives (ADs) for all adults over 18 years old that can be accessed 24 hrs/day, 7 days/week by patients, physicians, and hospitals anywhere in the world as part of the patient's electronic health record (EHR). Seeking consideration of ADs as a core requirement under the Stage 3 Meaningful Use Rule, as recommended by the HIT Policy Committee, Joint Commission, and the National Quality Forum (NQF). Proposals considered to incentivize all Medicare / Medicaid beneficiaries as well as all federal employees through FEHBP to create and store a digital AD.

Medicare and Medicaid program impacts of the health care reform law, the Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148), and other measures on hospitals. Discussed support for new quality improvement initiatives for hospital providers, including the company's participation as one of the Pioneer accountable care organizations (ACOs) and payment bundling demonstrations under the purview of CMMI/CMS; and disapproval of the State of Arizona's plans to diminish the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (ACHHHS) state Medicaid program through eligibility and payment rate reductions, Prop 204 population caps and other proposals that threaten hospitals' abilities to serve their communities.

Discussed importance of high-quality electronic advance medical directives (ADs) for all adults over 18 years old that can be access 24 hrs/day, 7 days/week by patients, physicians, and hospitals anywhere in the world as part of the patient's electronic health record (EHR). Seeking consideration of ADs as a core requirement under the Stage 3 Meaningful Use Rule, as recommended by the HIT Policy Committee, Joint Commission, and the National Quality Forum (NQF). Proposals considered to incentivize all Medicare / Medicaid beneficiaries as well as all federal employees through FEHBP to create and store a digital AD.

Discussed importance of high-quality electronic advance medical directives (ADs) for all adults over 18 years old that can be access 24 hrs/day, 7 days/week by patients, physicians, and hospitals anywhere in the world as part of the patient's electronic health record (EHR). Seeking consideration of ADs as a core requirement under the Stage 3 Meaningful Use Rule, as recommended by the HIT Policy Committee, Joint Commission, and the National Quality Forum (NQF). Proposals considered to incentivize all Medicare / Medicaid beneficiaries as well as all federal employees through FEHBP to create and store a digital AD.

Discussed the Quality Care for Moms & Babies Act (HR 896/S 425) introduced by Rep Eliot Engel & Senators Debbie Stabenow and Chuck Grassley. The bill would: 1) establish a maternity care quality measurement program; 2) develop Maternity Consumer Assessment of Health Providers & Systems (CAHPS) provider, facility and health plan surveys; and, 3) provide grants to support state and regional quality collaboratives,among its provisions. Also, discussed possible maternity-related Medicaid matters for the Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission's (MACPAC) consideration.

Medicare and Medicaid program impacts of the health care reform law, the Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148), and other measures on hospitals. Discussed support for new quality improvement initiatives for hospital providers, including the company's participation as one of the Pioneer accountable care organizations (ACOs) and payment bundling demonstrations under the purview of CMMI/CMS; and disapproval of the State of Arizona's plans to diminish the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (ACHHHS) state Medicaid program through eligibility and payment rate reductions, Prop 204 population caps and other proposals that threaten hospitals' abilities to serve their communities.

Discussed importance of high-quality electronic advance medical directives (ADs) for all adults over 18 years old that can be access 24 hrs/day, 7 days/week by patients, physicians, and hospitals anywhere in the world as part of the patient's electronic health record (EHR). Seeking consideration of ADs as a core requirement under the Stage 3 Meaningful Use Rule, as recommended by the HIT Policy Committee, Joint Commission, and the National Quality Forum (NQF). Proposals considered to incentivize all Medicare / Medicaid beneficiaries as well as all federal employees through FEHBP to create and store a digital AD.

Discussed importance of high-quality electronic advance medical directives (ADs) for all adults over 18 years old that can be access 24 hrs/day, 7 days/week by patients, physicians, and hospitals anywhere in the world as part of the patient's electronic health record (EHR). Seeking consideration of ADs as a core requirement under the Stage 3 Meaningful Use Rule, as recommended by the HIT Policy Committee, Joint Commission, and the National Quality Forum (NQF). Proposals considered to incentivize all Medicare / Medicaid beneficiaries as well as all federal employees through FEHBP to create and store a digital AD.

Medicare and Medicaid program impacts of the health care reform law, the Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148), and other measures on hospitals. Discussed support for new quality improvement initiatives for hospital providers, including the company's participation as one of the Pioneer accountable care organizations (ACOs) and payment bundling demonstrations under the purview of CMMI/CMS; and disapproval of the State of Arizona's plans to diminish the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (ACHHHS) state Medicaid program through eligibility and payment rate reductions, Prop 204 population caps and other proposals that threaten hospitals' abilities to serve their communities.

Discussed the Quality Care for Moms & Babies Act (HR 896/S 425) introduced by Rep Eliot Engel & Senators Debbie Stabenow and Chuck Grassley. The bill would: 1) establish a maternity care quality measurement program; 2) develop Maternity Consumer Assessment of Health Providers & Systems (CAHPS) provider, facility and health plan surveys; and, 3) provide grants to support state and regional quality collaboratives, among its provisions. Also, discussed possible maternity-related Medicaid matters for the Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission's (MACPAC) consideration.

Discussed importance of high-quality digital advance medical directives (ADs) for all adults over 18 years old that can be access 24 hrs/day, 7 days/week by patients, physicians, and hospitals anywhere in the world as part of the patient's electronic health record (EHR). Seeking consideration of ADs as a core requirement under the Stage 3 Meaningful Use Rule, as recommended by the HIT Policy Committee, Joint Commission, and the National Quality Forum (NQF). Outreach to legislative offices to consider adding ADs to Medicare beneficiary incentives and wellness-related draft legislation. Consideration of adding ADs as a benefit in FEHBP.

Medicare and Medicaid program impacts of the health care reform law, the Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148), and other measures on hospitals. Discussed support for new quality improvement initiatives for hospitals, including the company's participation as one of the Pioneer accountable care organizations (ACOs) and payment bundling demonstrations under the purview of CMMI/CMS; and disapproval of the State of Arizona's plans to diminish the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (ACHHHS) state Medicaid program through eligibility and payment rate reductions, Prop 204 population caps and other proposals that threaten hospitals' abilities to serve their communities.

Discussed the Quality Care for Moms & Babies Act (HR 896/S 425) introduced by Rep Eliot Engel & Senators Debbie Stabenow and Chuck Grassley. The bill would: 1) establish a maternity care quality measurement program; 2) develop Maternity Consumer Assessment of Health Providers & Systems (CAHPS) provider, facility and health plan surveys; and, 3) provide grants to support state and regional quality collaboratives,among its provisions. Also, discussed possible maternity-related Medicaid matters for the Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission's (MACPAC) consideration.

Discussed importance of high-quality electronic advance medical directives (ADs) for all adults over 18 years old that can be access 24 hrs/day, 7 days/week by patients, physicians, and hospitals anywhere in the world as part of the patient's electronic health record (EHR). Seeking consideration of ADs as a core requirement under the Stage 3 Meaningful Use Rule, as recommended by the HIT Policy Committee, Joint Commission, and the National Quality Forum (NQF). Outreach to legislative offices to consider adding ADs to Medicare incentives and wellness-related legislation, such as S 2243/HR 6232, the Medicare Better Health Rewards Program Act of 2012.

Discussed importance of high-quality electronic advance medical directives (ADs) for all adults over 18 years old that can be access 24 hrs/day, 7 days/week by patients, physicians, and hospitals anywhere in the world as part of the patient's electronic health record (EHR). Seeking consideration of ADs as a core requirement under the Stage 3 Meaningful Use Rule, as recommended by the HIT Policy Committee, Joint Commission, and the National Quality Forum (NQF). Outreach to legislative offices to consider adding ADs to Medicare beneficiary incentives and wellness-related legislation, such as S 2243/HR 6232, the Medicare Better Health Rewards Program Act of 2012.

Medicare and Medicaid program impacts of the health care reform law, the Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148). Discussed support for new quality improvement initiatives for hospital providers, including the company's participation as one of the pioneer accountable care organizations (ACOs) and payment bundling demonstrations under the purview of CMMI/CMS; and disapproval of the State of Arizona's plans to diminish the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (ACHHHS) state Medicaid program through eligibility and payment rate reductions, Prop 204 population caps, and other proposals that threaten hospitals' abilities to serve their communities.

Discussed the Quality Care for Moms & Babies Act (HR 1969/S 3620) introduced by Rep Eliot Engel & Senator Debbie Stabenow and its reintroduction in the new Congress. The bill would: 1) establish a maternity care quality measurement program; 2) develop Maternity Consumer Assessment of Health Providers & Systems (CAHPS) provider, facility and health plan surveys; 3) provide grants to support state and regional quality collaboratives; and, 4) establish a Woman & Family-Centered Maternity Care Home demonstration project, among its provisions. Also, discussed possible maternity-related Medicaid matters for the Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission's (MACPAC) consideration.

Discussed importance of high-quality electronic advance medical directives (ADs) for all adults over 18 years old that can be access 24 hrs/day, 7 days/week by patients, physicians, and hospitals anywhere in the world as part of the patient's electronic health record (EHR). Seeking consideration of ADs as a core requirement under the Stage 3 Meaningful Use Rule, as recommended by the HIT Policy Committee, Joint Commission, and the National Quality Forum (NQF). Outreach to legislative offices to consider adding ADs to Medicare incentives and wellness-related legislation, such as S 2243/HR 6232, the Medicare Better Health Rewards Program Act of 2012.

Discussed importance of high-quality electronic advance medical directives (ADs) for all adults over 18 years old that can be access 24 hrs/day, 7 days/week by patients, physicians, and hospitals anywhere in the world as part of the patient's electronic health record (EHR). Seeking consideration of ADs as a core requirement under the Stage 3 Meaningful Use Rule, as recommended by the HIT Policy Committee, Joint Commission, and the National Quality Forum (NQF). Outreach to legislative offices to consider adding ADs to Medicare incentives and wellness-related legislation, such as S 2243/HR 6232, the Medicare Better Health Rewards Program Act of 2012. Also, considering possible incentives for Medicare beneficiaries who create ADs upon enrollment in the Medicare program.

Discussed the Quality Care for Moms & Babies Act (HR 1969/S 3620) introduced by Rep Eliot Engel & Senator Debbie Stabenow. The bill would: 1) establish a maternity care quality measurement program; 2) develop Maternity Consumer Assessment of Health Providers & Systems (CAHPS) provider, facility and health plan surveys; 3) provide grants to support state and regional quality collaboratives; and, 4) establish a Woman & Family-Centered Maternity Care Home demonstration project, among its provisions. Also, discussed possible maternity-related Medicaid matters for the Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission's (MACPAC) consideration.

Medicare and Medicaid program impacts of the health care reform law, the Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148), and other measures on hospitals. Discussed support for new quality improvement initiatives for hospital providers, including the company's participation as one of the Pioneer accountable care organizations (ACOs) and payment bundling demonstrations under the purview of CMMI/CMS; and disapproval of the State of Arizona's plans to diminish the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (ACHHHS) state Medicaid program through eligibility and payment rate reductions, Prop 204 population caps and other proposals that threaten hospitals' abilities to serve their communities.

Promote the use of electronic advance medical directives for adult patients, including Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries, and seek support for projects that encourage broader usage of directives.

Promote the use of electronic advance medical directives for adult patients, including Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries, and seek support for projects that encourage broader usage of directives.

Medicare & Medicaid program impacts of the health reform law, the Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148), and other acts on hospitals. Discussed support for new quality improvement initiatives for hospitals, including the company's participation as one of the Pioneer accountable care organizations (ACOs) and payment bundling demonstrations under the purview of CMMI/CMS; and, disapproval of the State of Arizona's plans to diminish the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (ACHHHS/state Medicaid program through eligibility and payment rate reductions, Prop 204 population cap, and other proposals that threaten hospitals' abilities to serve their communities.

Discussed the Quality Care for Moms & Babies Act (HR 1969/S. 3620) introduced by Rep. Eliot Engel & Senator Debbie Stabenow. The bill would: 1) establish a maternity care quality measurement program; 2) develop Maternity Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers & Systems (CAHPS) provider, facility and health plan surveys; 3) provide grants to support state and regional quality collaboratives; and, 4) establish a Woman-and Family-Centered Maternity Care Home demonstration project, among its provisions. Also discussed possible maternity-related Medicaid matters for the Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission's (MACPAC) consideration.

Medicare & Medicaid impacts of the health reform law, the Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148), and other acts on hospitals. Discussed support for new quality improvement initiatives for hospitals, including the company's participation as one of the Pioneer accountable care organizations (ACOs) and payment bundling demonstrations under the purview of CMMI/CMS; and, disapproval of the State of AZ's plans to diminish the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS)/state Medicaid program through eligibility & payment rate reductions, Prop 204 population cap, and other proposals that threaten hospitals and the communities they serve.

Discussed the Quality Care for Moms & Babies Act (H.R. 1969/S.3620) introduced by Rep. Eliot Engel in the House and Senator Debbie Stabenow in the Senate. This bill would: 1) establish a maternity care quality measurement program; 2) develop Maternity Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers & Systems (CAHPS) provider, facility and health plan surveys; 3) provide grants to support state and regional quality collaboratives; and, 4) establish a Woman-and Family-Centered Maternity Care Home demonstration project, among its provisions.

Medicare & Medicaid impacts of the health reform law, the Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148) and other acts on hospitals; support for new quality initiatives for hospitals, including accountable care organizations (ACOs) and bundling payment demonstration projects under the purview of CMMI/CMS; and, disapproval of the State of AZ's plans to alter the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS)/Medicaid program through eligibility reductions, cap on Prop.204 population, hospital reimbursement rate reductions, and other similar proposals that threaten hospitals and the communities they serve.

Discussed the reintroduction of Rep. Engel's legislation, the Partnering to Improve Maternity Care Quality Act of 2010 (H.R. 6437) from the previous Congress. At the end of 2011, Rep. Engel, along with Senator Debbie Stabenow, introduced a new version of this bill entitled the Quality Care for Moms & Babies Act (H.R. 1969/S. 3620). This legislation would: 1) establish a maternity care quality measurement program; 2) develop Maternity Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS) provider, facility, and health plan surveys; 3) provide grants to support state and regional quality collaboratives; and, 4) establish a Woman- and Family-Centered Maternity Care Home demonstration program, among its provisions. Also discussed Rep. Roybal-Allard's Maximizing Optimal Maternity Services for the 21st Century Act or the "MOMS for the 21st Century Act" (H.R. 2141) which would promote evidence-based maternity care as a national priority.

Discussed the reintroduction and amendment of Reps. Engel & Myrick's legislation, the Partnering to Improve Maternity Care Quality Act of 2010 (H.R. 6437) from last Congress, in the current Congress. This bill would improve the quality, health outcomes and value of maternity care under Medicaid & CHIP by developing a maternity quality measurement program, establishing new maternity care collaboratives, and developing a demonstration project for Woman- and Family-Centered Maternity Care Homes, among its provisions. Also, discussed Rep. Roybal-Allard's Maximizing Optimal Maternity Services for the 21st Century Act or the "MOMS for the 21st Century Act" (H.R. 2141, previously H.R. 5807), which would promote evidence-based maternity care as a national priority.

Medicare & Medicaid impacts of the health reform law, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148), on hospitals; support for new quality initiatives for hospitals, including accountable care organizations (ACOs) and bundling payment demonstration projects under the purview of the CMMI at CMS; and, disapproval of the State of AZ's plans to alter the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS)/Medicaid program through eligibility reductions, a cap on the Prop. 204 population, hospital reimbursement rate reductions, and other similar proposals that threaten hospitals and the communities they serve.

Medicare and Medicaid impacts of the health reform law, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148), on hospitals; support for new quality initiatives for hospitals, including accountable care organizations (ACOs) and bundling payment demonstration projects under the purview of the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation at CMS; Medicare & Medicaid disproportionate share (DSH) payments; disapproval of the State of AZ's plans to alter their Medicaid waiver and reduce beneficiary services

Discussed the reintroduction and amendment of Reps. Engel & Myrick's legislation, the Partnering to Improve Maternity Care Quality Act of 2010 (HR 6437) in the new Congress. This bill would improve the quality, health outcomes and value of maternity care under Medicaid and CHIP by developing a maternity quality measurement program, identifying payment mechanism improvements, and identifying evidence-based practices. Also, discussed Rep. Roybal-Allard's legislation, the Maximizing Optimal Maternity Services for the 21st Century Act of the "MOMS for the 21st Century Act" (H.R. 2141, previously H.R. 5807), which would promote evidence-based maternity care as a national priority.

Discussed the reintroduction of Reps Engel & Myrick's legislation, the Partnering to Improve Maternity Care Quality Act of 2010 (H.R. 6437), in the new Congress. This bill would improve the quality, health outcomes and value of maternity care under Medicaid and CHIP programs by developing a maternity care quality measurement program, identifying payment mechanism improvements, and identifying essential evidence-based maternity care services. Also, discussed the reintroduction of H.R. 5807, the Maximizing Optimal Maternity Services for the 21st Century or the "MOMS for the 21st Century Act" introduced by Rep. Roybal-Allard. This bill would promote evidence-based maternity care as a national priority.

Medicare & Medicaid impacts of the health care reform law (the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, P.L. 111-148) on hospitals; support for new quality initiatives for hospitals, including accountable care organizations (ACOs) and bundling payment demonstration projects; Medicare & Medicaid disproportionate share (DSH) payments

Medicare & Medicaid impacts of the health care reform law on hospitals; support for new quality initiatives for hospitals, including accountable care organizations (ACOs) and bundling payment demonstration projects; Medicare & Medicaid disproportionate share (DSH) payments

Worked on the introduction of H.R. 6437, the Partnering to Improve Maternity Care Quality Act of 2010, introduced by Reps. Engel & Myrick, which would improve the quality, health outcomes, and value of maternity care under the Medicaid and CHIP programs by developing a maternity care quality measurement program, identifying payment mechanism improvements, and identifying essential evidence-based maternity care services. Also, discussed H.R. 5807, the Maximizing Optimal Maternity Services for the 21st Century or the "MOMS for the 21st Century Act" introduced by Rep. Roybal-Allard. This legislation would promote evidence-based maternity care as a national priority.

Medicare and Medicaid impact of reform on hospitals; quality initiatives for hospitals; bundling; Medicare and Medicaid DSH

Advocated inclusion of Medicaid quality measures for child-bearing women and newborns in the health reform package.

Advocate for the introduction of legislation to develop a maternity care quality measurement program for Medicaid and CHIP; advance maternity payment reforms through demonstration projects of a restructured payment model; and, establish method to identify essential maternity care services. Also encourage congressional leaders to request MACPAC study maternity care provided to Medicaid beneficiaries.

Medicare and Medicaid impact of reform on hospitals; quality initiatives for hospitals; bundling; Medicare and Medicaid DSH

Advocated for inclusion of H.R. 1458 and S. 565, the "Comprehensive Immunosuppressive Drug Coverage for Kidney Transplant Patients Act of 2009" in health reform legislation.

Advocated inclusion of Medicaid quality measures for child-bearing women and newborns in the health reform package.

Medicare and Medicaid impact of reform on hospitals; quality initiatives for hospitals; bundling; Medicare and Medicaid DSH

Medicare and Medicaid impact of reform to hospitals; quality initiatives for hospitals; bundling; Medicare and Medicaid DSH

Advocated inclusion of Medicaid quality measures for child-bearing women and newborns in the health reform package.

Advocated for inclusion of HR 1458 and S.565, the "Comprehensive Immunosuppressive Drug Coverage for Kidney Transplant Patients Act of 2009" in health reform legislation.

Medicare and Medicaid impact of reform to hospitals; quality initiatives for hospitals; bundling; Medicare and Medicaid DSH

Advocated inclusion of HR 1458 and S. 565, the "Comprehensive Immunosuppressive Drug Coverage for Kidney Transplant Patients Act of 2009" in health reform legislation.

Advocated for inclusion of HR 1458 and S. 565, the "Comprehensive Immunosuppressive Drug Coverage for Kidney Transplant Patients Act of 2009" in health reform legislation

Advocated inclusion of Medicaid quality measures for child-bearing women and newborns in the health reform package.

Medicare and Medicaid impact of reform to hospitals; quality initiatives for hospitals; bundling; Medicare and Medicaid DSH

Medicare and Medicaid impact of reform to hospitals; quality initiatives for hospitals; bundling; Medicare and Medicaid DSH

Advocated for inclusion of HR 1458 and S. 565, the "Comprehensive Immunosuppressive Drug Coverage for Kidney Transplant Patients Act of 2009" in health reform legislation.

Advocated inclusion of Medicaid quality measures for child-bearing women and newborns in the health reform package.

Reforming Medicaid to improve maternity care quality measurement and reporting, aligning payment with quality, & providing culturally competent care. Extending CHIPRA legislation to maternity care with a focus on performance measurement & reporting. Requiring Medicare & Medicaid reimbursement of midwives at 100% of rate provided to other licensed professionals. Providing statutory clarification that out-of-hospital birth center care is an essential Medicaid covered service, among other issues

Reforming Medicaid to improve maternity care quality measurement and reporting, aligning payment with quality, & providing culturally competent care. Extending CHIPRA legislation to maternity care with a focus on performance measurement & reporting. Requiring Medicare & Medicaid reimbursement of midwives at 100% of rate provided to other licensed professionals. Providing statutory clarification that out-of-hospital birth center care is an essential Medicaid covered service, among other issues

H.R. 1458/S. 565, the Comprehensive Immunosuppressive Drug Coverage for Kidney Transplant Patients Act of 2009, to help kidney transplant recipients maintain Medicare Part B coverage of immunosuppressive drugs.

H.R. 1458/S. 565, the Comprehensive Immunosuppressive Drug Coverage for Kidney Transplant Patients Act of 2009, to help kidney transplant recipients maintain Medicare Part B coverage of immunosuppressive drugs.

H.R. 2073/S. 1572, the Child Healthcare Crisis Relief Act to address the shortage of qualified mental health providers to treat children & adolescents with mental illness. H.R. 687/S. 382, the Keeping Families Together Act to establish a family support grant program to end parents giving legal custody of their children to State agencies.

Medicare Long-Term Care Patient Safety & Improvement Act of 2007 (H.R. 3057/S. 1958), Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP Extension Act of 2007 (S. 2499)

H.R. 2073/S. 1572, the Child Healthcare Crisis Relief Act to address the shortage of qualified mental health providers to treat children & adolescents with mental illness. H.R. 687/S. 382, the Keeping Families Together Act to establish a family support grant program to end parents giving legal custody of the children to State agencies

Medicare Long-Term Care Patient Safety and Improvement Act of 2007 (H.R. 3057), Medicare Long-Term Care Hospital Improvement Act of 2007 (S. 338, H.R. 562), Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007 (H.R. 3162), CMS Final Rule for Long-Term Acute Care Hospitals PPS in FY08 and other administrative regulatory policies

CMS Final Rule for Long-Term Acute Care Hospitals PPS in FY07; the Medicare Long-Term Care Hospital Improvement Act of 2006 (HR 6236); development of post-acute assessment tool and criterion