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Establishing the budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2016 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2017 through 2025.
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Support legislation to increase the budget for the National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for fiscal year 2015 and 2016. Support for increased funding for radiation therapy cooperative groups within the National Cancer Institute. Support for the National Institutes of Health to recognize radiation oncology as an individual specialty in reporting systems to create more transparency of federal appropriations. Support for increased and sustained funding for the Graduation Medical Education program to support residency programs crucial for training the next generation of doctors treating cancer patients. Support for legislation to increase the number of Medicare-supported training positions for medical residents. Ensure that radiological materials used for the diagnosis and treatment of patients are secured and access to care preserved. Support for H. Con Res 27 and S. Con Res 11, Establishing the budget for the U.S. Government for FY2016 Support for H.R. 2029, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016
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AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY via AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
2015 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Support for a national reporting database of medical errors related to the delivery of radiation therapy. Support for the development of an appropriate medical event definition. Support to ensure that patient care advances in biomedical research impacting patient care are not compromised by any policies imposed on the medical use and research applications of cesium chloride. Support modifications to the FDA review process of medical devices to consider interoperability issues. Support for NRC Commissioner nominee to have medical background. Support patient choice in treatment options by closing the in-office ancillary services exeption to the Stark Law for radiation oncology services. Oppose HR 2698, Tanning Tax Repeal Act of 2015 Support HR 239, To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to exempt from manufacturer transparency reporting certain transfers used for educational purposes, and for other purposes Radiation Oncology reimbursement Radiation Oncology safety
Source: Senate LDA
Establishing the budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2016 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2017 through 2025.
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Support legislation to increase the budget for the National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for fiscal year 2014 and 2015. Support for increased funding for radiation therapy cooperative groups within the National Cancer Institute. Support for the National Institutes of Health to recognize radiation oncology as an individual specialty in reporting systems to create more transparency of federal appropriations. Support for increased and sustained funding for the Graduation Medical Education program to support residency programs crucial for training the next generation of doctors treating cancer patients. Support for legislation to increase the number of Medicare-supported training positions for medical residents. Ensure that radiological materials used for the diagnosis and treatment of patients are secured and access to care preserved. Support for H. Con Res 27 and S. Con Res 11, Establishing the budget for the U.S. Government for FY2016
Establishing the budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2016 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2017 through 2025.
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Support legislation to increase the budget for the National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for fiscal year 2014 and 2015. Support for increased funding for radiation therapy cooperative groups within the National Cancer Institute. Support for the National Institutes of Health to recognize radiation oncology as an individual specialty in reporting systems to create more transparency of federal appropriations. Support for increased and sustained funding for the Graduation Medical Education program to support residency programs crucial for training the next generation of doctors treating cancer patients. Support for legislation to increase the number of Medicare-supported training positions for medical residents. Ensure that radiological materials used for the diagnosis and treatment of patients are secured and access to care preserved. Support for H. Con Res 27 and S. Con Res 11, Establishing the budget for the U.S. Government for FY2016
Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Support for preserving access to radiation therapy services under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule. Support for legislation to ensure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law for radiation therapy services. Support for structural changes that lead to delivering high-quality care for patients while increasing efficiencies and promoting Medicare sustainability; oppose radiation oncology benefit managers. Support for ensuring radiation oncologists participation in the Medicare electronic health record incentive program. Support for reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value. Support for H.R. 2, the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 Support the elimination of abuse to the Medicare program by closing the in-office ancillary services exception to the Stark Law for radiation oncology services.
Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Support for legislation to rebase the Medicare physician payment formula to stabilize physician payments. Support for legislation to insure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law for radiation therapy services. Support for structural changes that lead to delivering high-quality care for patients while increasing efficiencies and promoting Medicare sustainability; oppose radiation oncology benefit managers. Support for ensuring radiation oncologists participation in the Medicare electronic health record incentive program. Support for preserving access to radiation therapy services under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule. Support for reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value. Support for H.R. 2, the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 Support the elimination of abuse to the Medicare program by closing the in-office ancillary services exception to the Stark Law for radiation oncology services.
Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Support for legislation to rebase the Medicare physician payment formula to stabilize physician payments. Support for legislation to insure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law for radiation therapy services. Support for structural changes that lead to delivering high-quality care for patients while increasing efficiencies and promoting Medicare sustainability; oppose radiation oncology benefit managers. Support for ensuring radiation oncologists participation in the Medicare electronic health record incentive program. Support for preserving access to radiation therapy services under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule. Support for reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value. Support for H.R. 2, the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 Support the elimination of abuse to the Medicare program by closing the in-office ancillary services exception to the Stark Law for radiation oncology services.
Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Support for preserving access to radiation therapy services under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule. Support for legislation to ensure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law for radiation therapy services. Support for structural changes that lead to delivering high-quality care for patients while increasing efficiencies and promoting Medicare sustainability; oppose radiation oncology benefit managers. Support for ensuring radiation oncologists participation in the Medicare electronic health record incentive program. Support for reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value. Support for H.R. 2, the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 Support the elimination of abuse to the Medicare program by closing the in-office ancillary services exception to the Stark Law for radiation oncology services.
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Support legislation to increase the budget for the National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for fiscal year 2015 and 2016. Support for increased funding for radiation therapy cooperative groups within the National Cancer Institute. Support for the National Institutes of Health to recognize radiation oncology as an individual specialty in reporting systems to create more transparency of federal appropriations. Support for increased and sustained funding for the Graduation Medical Education program to support residency programs crucial for training the next generation of doctors treating cancer patients. Support for legislation to increase the number of Medicare-supported training positions for medical residents. Ensure that radiological materials used for the diagnosis and treatment of patients are secured and access to care preserved. Support for H. Con Res 27 and S. Con Res 11, Establishing the budget for the U.S. Government for FY2016 Support for H.R. 2029, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016
Udall-Eisenhower Arctic Wilderness Act
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Support for a national reporting database of medical errors related to the delivery of radiation therapy. Support for the development of an appropriate medical event definition. Support to ensure that patient care advances in biomedical research impacting patient care are not compromised by any policies imposed on the medical use and research applications of cesium chloride. Support modifications to the FDA review process of medical devices to consider interoperability issues. Support for NRC Commissioner nominee to have medical background. Support patient choice in treatment options by closing the in-office ancillary services exeption to the Stark Law for radiation oncology services. Oppose HR 2698, Tanning Tax Repeal Act of 2015 Support HR 239, To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to exempt from manufacturer transparency reporting certain transfers used for educational purposes, and for other purposes
Udall-Eisenhower Arctic Wilderness Act
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Support for a national reporting database of medical errors related to the delivery of radiation therapy. Support for the development of an appropriate medical event definition. Support to ensure that patient care advances in biomedical research impacting patient care are not compromised by any policies imposed on the medical use and research applications of cesium chloride. Support modifications to the FDA review process of medical devices to consider interoperability issues. Support for NRC Commissioner nominee to have medical background. Support patient choice in treatment options by closing the in-office ancillary services exeption to the Stark Law for radiation oncology services. Oppose HR 2698, Tanning Tax Repeal Act of 2015 Support HR 239, To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to exempt from manufacturer transparency reporting certain transfers used for educational purposes, and for other purposes Radiation Oncology reimbursement Radiation Oncology safety
Udall-Eisenhower Arctic Wilderness Act
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Support for a national reporting database of medical errors related to the delivery of radiation therapy. Support for the development of an appropriate medical event definition. Support to ensure that patient care advances in biomedical research impacting patient care are not compromised by any policies imposed on the medical use and research applications of cesium chloride. Support modifications to the FDA review process of medical devices to consider interoperability issues. Support for NRC Commissioner nominee to have medical background. Support patient choice in treatment options by closing the in-office ancillary services exeption to the Stark Law for radiation oncology services. Oppose HR 2698, Tanning Tax Repeal Act of 2015 Support HR 239, To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to exempt from manufacturer transparency reporting certain transfers used for educational purposes, and for other purposes Radiation Oncology reimbursement Radiation Oncology safety
Tanning Tax Repeal Act of 2015
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Support for a national reporting database of medical errors related to the delivery of radiation therapy. Support for the development of an appropriate medical event definition. Support to ensure that patient care advances in biomedical research impacting patient care are not compromised by any policies imposed on the medical use and research applications of cesium chloride. Support modifications to the FDA review process of medical devices to consider interoperability issues. Support for NRC Commissioner nominee to have medical background. Support patient choice in treatment options by closing the in-office ancillary services exeption to the Stark Law for radiation oncology services. Oppose HR 2698, Tanning Tax Repeal Act of 2015 Support HR 239, To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to exempt from manufacturer transparency reporting certain transfers used for educational purposes, and for other purposes Radiation Oncology reimbursement Radiation Oncology safety
Tanning Tax Repeal Act of 2015
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Support for a national reporting database of medical errors related to the delivery of radiation therapy. Support for the development of an appropriate medical event definition. Support to ensure that patient care advances in biomedical research impacting patient care are not compromised by any policies imposed on the medical use and research applications of cesium chloride. Support modifications to the FDA review process of medical devices to consider interoperability issues. Support for NRC Commissioner nominee to have medical background. Support patient choice in treatment options by closing the in-office ancillary services exeption to the Stark Law for radiation oncology services. Oppose HR 2698, Tanning Tax Repeal Act of 2015 Support HR 239, To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to exempt from manufacturer transparency reporting certain transfers used for educational purposes, and for other purposes
Tanning Tax Repeal Act of 2015
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Support for a national reporting database of medical errors related to the delivery of radiation therapy. Support for the development of an appropriate medical event definition. Support to ensure that patient care advances in biomedical research impacting patient care are not compromised by any policies imposed on the medical use and research applications of cesium chloride. Support modifications to the FDA review process of medical devices to consider interoperability issues. Support for NRC Commissioner nominee to have medical background. Support patient choice in treatment options by closing the in-office ancillary services exeption to the Stark Law for radiation oncology services. Oppose HR 2698, Tanning Tax Repeal Act of 2015 Support HR 239, To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to exempt from manufacturer transparency reporting certain transfers used for educational purposes, and for other purposes Radiation Oncology reimbursement Radiation Oncology safety
An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2016 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2017 through 2025.
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Support legislation to increase the budget for the National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for fiscal year 2015 and 2016. Support for increased funding for radiation therapy cooperative groups within the National Cancer Institute. Support for the National Institutes of Health to recognize radiation oncology as an individual specialty in reporting systems to create more transparency of federal appropriations. Support for increased and sustained funding for the Graduation Medical Education program to support residency programs crucial for training the next generation of doctors treating cancer patients. Support for legislation to increase the number of Medicare-supported training positions for medical residents. Ensure that radiological materials used for the diagnosis and treatment of patients are secured and access to care preserved. Support for H. Con Res 27 and S. Con Res 11, Establishing the budget for the U.S. Government for FY2016 Support for H.R. 2029, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016
An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2016 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2017 through 2025.
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Support legislation to increase the budget for the National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for fiscal year 2014 and 2015. Support for increased funding for radiation therapy cooperative groups within the National Cancer Institute. Support for the National Institutes of Health to recognize radiation oncology as an individual specialty in reporting systems to create more transparency of federal appropriations. Support for increased and sustained funding for the Graduation Medical Education program to support residency programs crucial for training the next generation of doctors treating cancer patients. Support for legislation to increase the number of Medicare-supported training positions for medical residents. Ensure that radiological materials used for the diagnosis and treatment of patients are secured and access to care preserved. Support for H. Con Res 27 and S. Con Res 11, Establishing the budget for the U.S. Government for FY2016
An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2016 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2017 through 2025.
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Support legislation to increase the budget for the National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for fiscal year 2014 and 2015. Support for increased funding for radiation therapy cooperative groups within the National Cancer Institute. Support for the National Institutes of Health to recognize radiation oncology as an individual specialty in reporting systems to create more transparency of federal appropriations. Support for increased and sustained funding for the Graduation Medical Education program to support residency programs crucial for training the next generation of doctors treating cancer patients. Support for legislation to increase the number of Medicare-supported training positions for medical residents. Ensure that radiological materials used for the diagnosis and treatment of patients are secured and access to care preserved. Support for H. Con Res 27 and S. Con Res 11, Establishing the budget for the U.S. Government for FY2016
Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act of 2013
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Support for legislation to rebase the Medicare physician payment formula to stabilize physician payments. Support for legislation to insure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law for radiation therapy services.Support for structural changes that lead to delivering high-quality care for patients while increasing efficiencies and promoting Medicare sustainability; oppose radiation oncology benefit managers. Support for Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act (HR 1146). Support for ensuring radiation oncologists participation in the Medicare electronic health record incentive program. Support for preserving access to radiation therapy services under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Support for repeal of Medicare sequestration cuts under the Budget Control Act of 2011 Support for reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value. Support for H.R. 2914, Promoting Integrity in Medicare Act of 2013, which amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act (SSA) with respect to the general exceptions to both ownership and compensation arrangement prohibitions against physician self-referrals of Medicare patients to the entity with which a physician has a certain financial relationship. Support for H.R. 2810, the Medicare Patient Access and Quality Improvement Act of 2013 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to: (1) repeal sustainable growth rate (SGR) methodology from the determination of annual conversion factors in the formula for payment for physicians' services; and (2) prescribe an update to the single conversion factor for 2014 through 2018, as well as 2019 all subsequent years, of 0.5%. Support the SGR repeal and Medicare Beneficiary Access Improvement Act of 2013 Printed
Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act of 2013
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Support for legislation to rebase the Medicare physician payment formula to stabilize physician payments. Support for legislation to insure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law for radiation therapy services.Support for structural changes that lead to delivering high-quality care for patients while increasing efficiencies and promoting Medicare sustainability; oppose radiation oncology benefit managers. Support for Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act (HR 1146). Support for ensuring radiation oncologists participation in the Medicare electronic health record incentive program. Support for preserving access to radiation therapy services under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Support for repeal of Medicare sequestration cuts under the Budget Control Act of 2011 Support for reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value. Support for H.R. 2914, Promoting Integrity in Medicare Act of 2013, which amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act (SSA) with respect to the general exceptions to both ownership and compensation arrangement prohibitions against physician self-referrals of Medicare patients to the entity with which a physician has a certain financial relationship. Support for H.R. 2810, the Medicare Patient Access and Quality Improvement Act of 2013 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to: (1) repeal sustainable growth rate (SGR) methodology from the determination of annual conversion factors in the formula for payment for physicians' services; and (2) prescribe an update to the single conversion factor for 2014 through 2018, as well as 2019 all subsequent years, of 0.5%. Support the SGR repeal and Medicare Beneficiary Access Improvement Act of 2013
Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act of 2013
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Support for legislation to rebase the Medicare physician payment formula to stabilize physician payments. Support for legislation to insure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law for radiation therapy services.Support for structural changes that lead to delivering high-quality care for patients while increasing efficiencies and promoting Medicare sustainability; oppose radiation oncology benefit managers. Support for Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act (HR 1146). Support for ensuring radiation oncologists participation in the Medicare electronic health record incentive program. Support for preserving access to radiation therapy services under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Support for repeal of Medicare sequestration cuts under the Budget Control Act of 2011 Support for reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value. Support for H.R. 2477, the Planning Actively for Cancer Treatment (PACT) Act, to establish a new Medicare service for cancer care planning and coordination. Support for H.R. 2914, Promoting Integrity in Medicare Act of 2013, which amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act (SSA) with respect to the general exceptions to both ownership and compensation arrangement prohibitions against physician self-referrals of Medicare patients to the entity with which a physician has a certain financial relationship. Support for H.R. 2810, the Medicare Patient Access and Quality Improvement Act of 2013 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to: (1) repeal sustainable growth rate (SGR) methodology from the determination of annual conversion factors in the formula for payment for physicians' services; and (2) prescribe an update to the single conversion factor for 2014 through 2018, as well as 2019 all subsequent years, of 0.5%. Support the SGR repeal and Medicare Beneficiary Access Improvement Act of 2013
Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act of 2013
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Support for legislation to rebase the Medicare physician payment formula to stabilize physician payments. Support for legislation to insure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law for radiation therapy services.Support for structural changes that lead to delivering high-quality care for patients while increasing efficiencies and promoting Medicare sustainability; oppose radiation oncology benefit managers. Support for Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act (HR 1146). Support for ensuring radiation oncologists participation in the Medicare electronic health record incentive program. Support for preserving access to radiation therapy services under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule. Support for repeal of Medicare sequestration cuts under the Budget Control Act of 2011. Support for reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value. Support for H.R. 2914, Promoting Integrity in Medicare Act of 2013, which amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act (SSA) with respect to the general exceptions to both ownership and compensation arrangement prohibitions against physician self-referrals of Medicare patients to the entity with which a physician has a certain financial relationship. Support for H.R. 2810, the Medicare Patient Access and Quality Improvement Act of 2013 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to: (1) repeal sustainable growth rate (SGR) methodology from the determination of annual conversion factors in the formula for payment for physicians' services; and (2) prescribe an update to the single conversion factor for 2014 through 2018, as well as 2019 all subsequent years, of 0.5%. Support the SGR repeal and Medicare Beneficiary Access Improvement Act of 2013.
Planning Actively for Cancer Treatment (PACT) Act of 2013
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Support for legislation to rebase the Medicare physician payment formula to stabilize physician payments. Support for legislation to insure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law for radiation therapy services.Support for structural changes that lead to delivering high-quality care for patients while increasing efficiencies and promoting Medicare sustainability; oppose radiation oncology benefit managers. Support for Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act (HR 1146). Support for ensuring radiation oncologists participation in the Medicare electronic health record incentive program. Support for preserving access to radiation therapy services under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Support for repeal of Medicare sequestration cuts under the Budget Control Act of 2011 Support for reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value. Support for H.R. 2477, the Planning Actively for Cancer Treatment (PACT) Act, to establish a new Medicare service for cancer care planning and coordination. Support for H.R. 2914, Promoting Integrity in Medicare Act of 2013, which amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act (SSA) with respect to the general exceptions to both ownership and compensation arrangement prohibitions against physician self-referrals of Medicare patients to the entity with which a physician has a certain financial relationship. Support for H.R. 2810, the Medicare Patient Access and Quality Improvement Act of 2013 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to: (1) repeal sustainable growth rate (SGR) methodology from the determination of annual conversion factors in the formula for payment for physicians' services; and (2) prescribe an update to the single conversion factor for 2014 through 2018, as well as 2019 all subsequent years, of 0.5%. Support the SGR repeal and Medicare Beneficiary Access Improvement Act of 2013
SGR Repeal and Medicare Beneficiary Access Act of 2013
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Support for legislation to rebase the Medicare physician payment formula to stabilize physician payments. Support for legislation to insure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law for radiation therapy services.Support for structural changes that lead to delivering high-quality care for patients while increasing efficiencies and promoting Medicare sustainability; oppose radiation oncology benefit managers. Support for Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act (HR 1146). Support for ensuring radiation oncologists participation in the Medicare electronic health record incentive program. Support for preserving access to radiation therapy services under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Support for repeal of Medicare sequestration cuts under the Budget Control Act of 2011 Support for reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value. Support for H.R. 2914, Promoting Integrity in Medicare Act of 2013, which amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act (SSA) with respect to the general exceptions to both ownership and compensation arrangement prohibitions against physician self-referrals of Medicare patients to the entity with which a physician has a certain financial relationship. Support for H.R. 2810, the Medicare Patient Access and Quality Improvement Act of 2013 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to: (1) repeal sustainable growth rate (SGR) methodology from the determination of annual conversion factors in the formula for payment for physicians' services; and (2) prescribe an update to the single conversion factor for 2014 through 2018, as well as 2019 all subsequent years, of 0.5%. Support the SGR repeal and Medicare Beneficiary Access Improvement Act of 2013 Printed
SGR Repeal and Medicare Beneficiary Access Act of 2013
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Support for legislation to rebase the Medicare physician payment formula to stabilize physician payments. Support for legislation to insure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law for radiation therapy services.Support for structural changes that lead to delivering high-quality care for patients while increasing efficiencies and promoting Medicare sustainability; oppose radiation oncology benefit managers. Support for Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act (HR 1146). Support for ensuring radiation oncologists participation in the Medicare electronic health record incentive program. Support for preserving access to radiation therapy services under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Support for repeal of Medicare sequestration cuts under the Budget Control Act of 2011 Support for reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value. Support for H.R. 2477, the Planning Actively for Cancer Treatment (PACT) Act, to establish a new Medicare service for cancer care planning and coordination. Support for H.R. 2914, Promoting Integrity in Medicare Act of 2013, which amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act (SSA) with respect to the general exceptions to both ownership and compensation arrangement prohibitions against physician self-referrals of Medicare patients to the entity with which a physician has a certain financial relationship. Support for H.R. 2810, the Medicare Patient Access and Quality Improvement Act of 2013 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to: (1) repeal sustainable growth rate (SGR) methodology from the determination of annual conversion factors in the formula for payment for physicians' services; and (2) prescribe an update to the single conversion factor for 2014 through 2018, as well as 2019 all subsequent years, of 0.5%. Support the SGR repeal and Medicare Beneficiary Access Improvement Act of 2013
SGR Repeal and Medicare Beneficiary Access Act of 2013
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Support for legislation to rebase the Medicare physician payment formula to stabilize physician payments. Support for legislation to insure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law for radiation therapy services.Support for structural changes that lead to delivering high-quality care for patients while increasing efficiencies and promoting Medicare sustainability; oppose radiation oncology benefit managers. Support for Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act (HR 1146). Support for ensuring radiation oncologists participation in the Medicare electronic health record incentive program. Support for preserving access to radiation therapy services under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Support for repeal of Medicare sequestration cuts under the Budget Control Act of 2011 Support for reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value. Support for H.R. 2914, Promoting Integrity in Medicare Act of 2013, which amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act (SSA) with respect to the general exceptions to both ownership and compensation arrangement prohibitions against physician self-referrals of Medicare patients to the entity with which a physician has a certain financial relationship. Support for H.R. 2810, the Medicare Patient Access and Quality Improvement Act of 2013 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to: (1) repeal sustainable growth rate (SGR) methodology from the determination of annual conversion factors in the formula for payment for physicians' services; and (2) prescribe an update to the single conversion factor for 2014 through 2018, as well as 2019 all subsequent years, of 0.5%. Support the SGR repeal and Medicare Beneficiary Access Improvement Act of 2013
SGR Repeal and Medicare Beneficiary Access Act of 2013
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Support for legislation to rebase the Medicare physician payment formula to stabilize physician payments. Support for legislation to insure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law for radiation therapy services.Support for structural changes that lead to delivering high-quality care for patients while increasing efficiencies and promoting Medicare sustainability; oppose radiation oncology benefit managers. Support for Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act (HR 1146). Support for ensuring radiation oncologists participation in the Medicare electronic health record incentive program. Support for preserving access to radiation therapy services under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule. Support for repeal of Medicare sequestration cuts under the Budget Control Act of 2011. Support for reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value. Support for H.R. 2914, Promoting Integrity in Medicare Act of 2013, which amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act (SSA) with respect to the general exceptions to both ownership and compensation arrangement prohibitions against physician self-referrals of Medicare patients to the entity with which a physician has a certain financial relationship. Support for H.R. 2810, the Medicare Patient Access and Quality Improvement Act of 2013 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to: (1) repeal sustainable growth rate (SGR) methodology from the determination of annual conversion factors in the formula for payment for physicians' services; and (2) prescribe an update to the single conversion factor for 2014 through 2018, as well as 2019 all subsequent years, of 0.5%. Support the SGR repeal and Medicare Beneficiary Access Improvement Act of 2013.
Promoting Integrity in Medicare Act of 2013
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Support for legislation to rebase the Medicare physician payment formula to stabilize physician payments. Support for legislation to insure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law for radiation therapy services.Support for structural changes that lead to delivering high-quality care for patients while increasing efficiencies and promoting Medicare sustainability; oppose radiation oncology benefit managers. Support for Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act (HR 1146). Support for ensuring radiation oncologists participation in the Medicare electronic health record incentive program. Support for preserving access to radiation therapy services under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Support for repeal of Medicare sequestration cuts under the Budget Control Act of 2011 Support for reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value. Support for H.R. 2914, Promoting Integrity in Medicare Act of 2013, which amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act (SSA) with respect to the general exceptions to both ownership and compensation arrangement prohibitions against physician self-referrals of Medicare patients to the entity with which a physician has a certain financial relationship. Support for H.R. 2810, the Medicare Patient Access and Quality Improvement Act of 2013 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to: (1) repeal sustainable growth rate (SGR) methodology from the determination of annual conversion factors in the formula for payment for physicians' services; and (2) prescribe an update to the single conversion factor for 2014 through 2018, as well as 2019 all subsequent years, of 0.5%. Support the SGR repeal and Medicare Beneficiary Access Improvement Act of 2013 Printed
Promoting Integrity in Medicare Act of 2013
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Support for legislation to rebase the Medicare physician payment formula to stabilize physician payments. Support for legislation to insure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law for radiation therapy services.Support for structural changes that lead to delivering high-quality care for patients while increasing efficiencies and promoting Medicare sustainability; oppose radiation oncology benefit managers. Support for Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act (HR 1146). Support for ensuring radiation oncologists participation in the Medicare electronic health record incentive program. Support for preserving access to radiation therapy services under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Support for repeal of Medicare sequestration cuts under the Budget Control Act of 2011 Support for reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value. Support for H.R. 2914, Promoting Integrity in Medicare Act of 2013, which amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act (SSA) with respect to the general exceptions to both ownership and compensation arrangement prohibitions against physician self-referrals of Medicare patients to the entity with which a physician has a certain financial relationship. Support for H.R. 2810, the Medicare Patient Access and Quality Improvement Act of 2013 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to: (1) repeal sustainable growth rate (SGR) methodology from the determination of annual conversion factors in the formula for payment for physicians' services; and (2) prescribe an update to the single conversion factor for 2014 through 2018, as well as 2019 all subsequent years, of 0.5%. Support the SGR repeal and Medicare Beneficiary Access Improvement Act of 2013
Promoting Integrity in Medicare Act of 2013
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Support for legislation to rebase the Medicare physician payment formula to stabilize physician payments. Support for legislation to insure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law for radiation therapy services.Support for structural changes that lead to delivering high-quality care for patients while increasing efficiencies and promoting Medicare sustainability; oppose radiation oncology benefit managers. Support for Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act (HR 1146). Support for ensuring radiation oncologists participation in the Medicare electronic health record incentive program. Support for preserving access to radiation therapy services under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule. Support for repeal of Medicare sequestration cuts under the Budget Control Act of 2011. Support for reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value. Support for H.R. 2914, Promoting Integrity in Medicare Act of 2013, which amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act (SSA) with respect to the general exceptions to both ownership and compensation arrangement prohibitions against physician self-referrals of Medicare patients to the entity with which a physician has a certain financial relationship. Support for H.R. 2810, the Medicare Patient Access and Quality Improvement Act of 2013 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to: (1) repeal sustainable growth rate (SGR) methodology from the determination of annual conversion factors in the formula for payment for physicians' services; and (2) prescribe an update to the single conversion factor for 2014 through 2018, as well as 2019 all subsequent years, of 0.5%. Support the SGR repeal and Medicare Beneficiary Access Improvement Act of 2013.
Promoting Integrity in Medicare Act of 2013
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Support for legislation to rebase the Medicare physician payment formula to stabilize physician payments. Support for legislation to insure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law for radiation therapy services.Support for structural changes that lead to delivering high-quality care for patients while increasing efficiencies and promoting Medicare sustainability; oppose radiation oncology benefit managers. Support for Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act (HR 1146). Support for ensuring radiation oncologists participation in the Medicare electronic health record incentive program. Support for preserving access to radiation therapy services under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Support for repeal of Medicare sequestration cuts under the Budget Control Act of 2011 Support for reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value. Support for H.R. 2477, the Planning Actively for Cancer Treatment (PACT) Act, to establish a new Medicare service for cancer care planning and coordination. Support for H.R. 2914, Promoting Integrity in Medicare Act of 2013, which amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act (SSA) with respect to the general exceptions to both ownership and compensation arrangement prohibitions against physician self-referrals of Medicare patients to the entity with which a physician has a certain financial relationship. Support for H.R. 2810, the Medicare Patient Access and Quality Improvement Act of 2013 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to: (1) repeal sustainable growth rate (SGR) methodology from the determination of annual conversion factors in the formula for payment for physicians' services; and (2) prescribe an update to the single conversion factor for 2014 through 2018, as well as 2019 all subsequent years, of 0.5%. Support the SGR repeal and Medicare Beneficiary Access Improvement Act of 2013
Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act of 2013
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Support for legislation to rebase the Medicare physician payment formula to stabilize physician payments. Support for legislation to insure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law for radiation therapy services.Support for structural changes that lead to delivering high-quality care for patients while increasing efficiencies and promoting Medicare sustainability; oppose radiation oncology benefit managers. Support for Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act (HR 1146). Support for repealing the establishment of an Independent Payment Advisory Board that would develop and submit detailed proposals to reduce the per capita rate of growth in Medicare spending, specifically the Medicare Decisions Accountability Act of 2011 (H.R. 452) (S 2118). Support for ensuring radiation oncologists participation in the Medicare electronic health record incentive program. Support for preserving access to radiation therapy services under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Support for repeal of Medicare sequestration cuts under the Budget Control Act of 2011
Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act of 2013
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Support for legislation to rebase the Medicare physician payment formula to stabilize physician payments. Support for legislation to insure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law for radiation therapy services.Support for structural changes that lead to delivering high-quality care for patients while increasing efficiencies and promoting Medicare sustainability; oppose radiation oncology benefit managers. Support for Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act (HR 1146). Support for ensuring radiation oncologists participation in the Medicare electronic health record incentive program. Support for preserving access to radiation therapy services under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Support for repeal of Medicare sequestration cuts under the Budget Control Act of 2011 Support for reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value. Support for H.R. 2477, the Planning Actively for Cancer Treatment (PACT) Act, to establish a new Medicare service for cancer care planning and coordination. Support for H.R. 2914, Promoting Integrity in Medicare Act of 2013, which amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act (SSA) with respect to the general exceptions to both ownership and compensation arrangement prohibitions against physician self-referrals of Medicare patients to the entity with which a physician has a certain financial relationship. Support for H.R. 2810, the Medicare Patient Access and Quality Improvement Act of 2013 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to: (1) repeal sustainable growth rate (SGR) methodology from the determination of annual conversion factors in the formula for payment for physicians' services; and (2) prescribe an update to the single conversion factor for 2014 through 2018, as well as 2019 all subsequent years, of 0.5%. Support the SGR repeal and Medicare Beneficiary Access Improvement Act of 2013
Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act of 2013
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Support for legislation to rebase the Medicare physician payment formula to stabilize physician payments. Support for legislation to insure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law for radiation therapy services.Support for structural changes that lead to delivering high-quality care for patients while increasing efficiencies and promoting Medicare sustainability; oppose radiation oncology benefit managers. Support for Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act (HR 1146). Support for repealing the establishment of an Independent Payment Advisory Board that would develop and submit detailed proposals to reduce the per capita rate of growth in Medicare spending, specifically the Medicare Decisions Accountability Act of 2011 (H.R. 452) (S 2118). Support for ensuring radiation oncologists participation in the Medicare electronic health record incentive program. Support for preserving access to radiation therapy services under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Support for repeal of Medicare sequestration cuts under the Budget Control Act of 2011 Support for reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value.
Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act of 2013
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Support for legislation to rebase the Medicare physician payment formula to stabilize physician payments. Support for legislation to insure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law for radiation therapy services.Support for structural changes that lead to delivering high-quality care for patients while increasing efficiencies and promoting Medicare sustainability; oppose radiation oncology benefit managers. Support for Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act (HR 1146). Support for repealing the establishment of an Independent Payment Advisory Board that would develop and submit detailed proposals to reduce the per capita rate of growth in Medicare spending, specifically the Medicare Decisions Accountability Act of 2011 (H.R. 452) (S 2118). Support for ensuring radiation oncologists participation in the Medicare electronic health record incentive program. Support for preserving access to radiation therapy services under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Support for repeal of Medicare sequestration cuts under the Budget Control Act of 2011 Support for reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value. Support for H.R. 2477, the Planning Actively for Cancer Treatment (PACT) Act, to establish a new Medicare service for cancer care planning and coordination.
Planning Actively for Cancer Treatment (PACT) Act of 2013
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Support for legislation to rebase the Medicare physician payment formula to stabilize physician payments. Support for legislation to insure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law for radiation therapy services.Support for structural changes that lead to delivering high-quality care for patients while increasing efficiencies and promoting Medicare sustainability; oppose radiation oncology benefit managers. Support for Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act (HR 1146). Support for repealing the establishment of an Independent Payment Advisory Board that would develop and submit detailed proposals to reduce the per capita rate of growth in Medicare spending, specifically the Medicare Decisions Accountability Act of 2011 (H.R. 452) (S 2118). Support for ensuring radiation oncologists participation in the Medicare electronic health record incentive program. Support for preserving access to radiation therapy services under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Support for repeal of Medicare sequestration cuts under the Budget Control Act of 2011 Support for reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value. Support for H.R. 2477, the Planning Actively for Cancer Treatment (PACT) Act, to establish a new Medicare service for cancer care planning and coordination.
Planning Actively for Cancer Treatment (PACT) Act of 2013
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Support for legislation to rebase the Medicare physician payment formula to stabilize physician payments. Support for legislation to insure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law for radiation therapy services.Support for structural changes that lead to delivering high-quality care for patients while increasing efficiencies and promoting Medicare sustainability; oppose radiation oncology benefit managers. Support for Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act (HR 1146). Support for ensuring radiation oncologists participation in the Medicare electronic health record incentive program. Support for preserving access to radiation therapy services under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Support for repeal of Medicare sequestration cuts under the Budget Control Act of 2011 Support for reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value. Support for H.R. 2477, the Planning Actively for Cancer Treatment (PACT) Act, to establish a new Medicare service for cancer care planning and coordination. Support for H.R. 2914, Promoting Integrity in Medicare Act of 2013, which amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act (SSA) with respect to the general exceptions to both ownership and compensation arrangement prohibitions against physician self-referrals of Medicare patients to the entity with which a physician has a certain financial relationship. Support for H.R. 2810, the Medicare Patient Access and Quality Improvement Act of 2013 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to: (1) repeal sustainable growth rate (SGR) methodology from the determination of annual conversion factors in the formula for payment for physicians' services; and (2) prescribe an update to the single conversion factor for 2014 through 2018, as well as 2019 all subsequent years, of 0.5%. Support the SGR repeal and Medicare Beneficiary Access Improvement Act of 2013
SGR Repeal and Medicare Beneficiary Access Act of 2013
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Support for legislation to rebase the Medicare physician payment formula to stabilize physician payments. Support for legislation to insure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law for radiation therapy services.Support for structural changes that lead to delivering high-quality care for patients while increasing efficiencies and promoting Medicare sustainability; oppose radiation oncology benefit managers. Support for Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act (HR 1146). Support for ensuring radiation oncologists participation in the Medicare electronic health record incentive program. Support for preserving access to radiation therapy services under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Support for repeal of Medicare sequestration cuts under the Budget Control Act of 2011 Support for reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value. Support for H.R. 2477, the Planning Actively for Cancer Treatment (PACT) Act, to establish a new Medicare service for cancer care planning and coordination. Support for H.R. 2914, Promoting Integrity in Medicare Act of 2013, which amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act (SSA) with respect to the general exceptions to both ownership and compensation arrangement prohibitions against physician self-referrals of Medicare patients to the entity with which a physician has a certain financial relationship. Support for H.R. 2810, the Medicare Patient Access and Quality Improvement Act of 2013 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to: (1) repeal sustainable growth rate (SGR) methodology from the determination of annual conversion factors in the formula for payment for physicians' services; and (2) prescribe an update to the single conversion factor for 2014 through 2018, as well as 2019 all subsequent years, of 0.5%. Support the SGR repeal and Medicare Beneficiary Access Improvement Act of 2013
Promoting Integrity in Medicare Act of 2013
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Support for legislation to rebase the Medicare physician payment formula to stabilize physician payments. Support for legislation to insure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law for radiation therapy services.Support for structural changes that lead to delivering high-quality care for patients while increasing efficiencies and promoting Medicare sustainability; oppose radiation oncology benefit managers. Support for Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act (HR 1146). Support for ensuring radiation oncologists participation in the Medicare electronic health record incentive program. Support for preserving access to radiation therapy services under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Support for repeal of Medicare sequestration cuts under the Budget Control Act of 2011 Support for reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value. Support for H.R. 2477, the Planning Actively for Cancer Treatment (PACT) Act, to establish a new Medicare service for cancer care planning and coordination. Support for H.R. 2914, Promoting Integrity in Medicare Act of 2013, which amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act (SSA) with respect to the general exceptions to both ownership and compensation arrangement prohibitions against physician self-referrals of Medicare patients to the entity with which a physician has a certain financial relationship. Support for H.R. 2810, the Medicare Patient Access and Quality Improvement Act of 2013 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to: (1) repeal sustainable growth rate (SGR) methodology from the determination of annual conversion factors in the formula for payment for physicians' services; and (2) prescribe an update to the single conversion factor for 2014 through 2018, as well as 2019 all subsequent years, of 0.5%. Support the SGR repeal and Medicare Beneficiary Access Improvement Act of 2013
Gun Trafficking Prevention Act of 2013
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Support for legislation to rebase the Medicare physician payment formula to stabilize physician payments. Support for legislation to insure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law for radiation therapy services.Support for structural changes that lead to delivering high-quality care for patients while increasing efficiencies and promoting Medicare sustainability; oppose radiation oncology benefit managers. Support for Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act (HR 1146). Support for repealing the establishment of an Independent Payment Advisory Board that would develop and submit detailed proposals to reduce the per capita rate of growth in Medicare spending, specifically the Medicare Decisions Accountability Act of 2011 (H.R. 452) (S 2118). Support for ensuring radiation oncologists participation in the Medicare electronic health record incentive program. Support for preserving access to radiation therapy services under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Support for repeal of Medicare sequestration cuts under the Budget Control Act of 2011
Gun Trafficking Prevention Act of 2013
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Support for legislation to rebase the Medicare physician payment formula to stabilize physician payments. Support for legislation to insure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law for radiation therapy services.Support for structural changes that lead to delivering high-quality care for patients while increasing efficiencies and promoting Medicare sustainability; oppose radiation oncology benefit managers. Support for Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act (HR 1146). Support for repealing the establishment of an Independent Payment Advisory Board that would develop and submit detailed proposals to reduce the per capita rate of growth in Medicare spending, specifically the Medicare Decisions Accountability Act of 2011 (H.R. 452) (S 2118). Support for ensuring radiation oncologists participation in the Medicare electronic health record incentive program. Support for preserving access to radiation therapy services under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Support for repeal of Medicare sequestration cuts under the Budget Control Act of 2011 Support for reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value.
Gun Trafficking Prevention Act of 2013
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Support for legislation to rebase the Medicare physician payment formula to stabilize physician payments. Support for legislation to insure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law for radiation therapy services.Support for structural changes that lead to delivering high-quality care for patients while increasing efficiencies and promoting Medicare sustainability; oppose radiation oncology benefit managers. Support for Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act (HR 1146). Support for repealing the establishment of an Independent Payment Advisory Board that would develop and submit detailed proposals to reduce the per capita rate of growth in Medicare spending, specifically the Medicare Decisions Accountability Act of 2011 (H.R. 452) (S 2118). Support for ensuring radiation oncologists participation in the Medicare electronic health record incentive program. Support for preserving access to radiation therapy services under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Support for repeal of Medicare sequestration cuts under the Budget Control Act of 2011 Support for reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value. Support for H.R. 2477, the Planning Actively for Cancer Treatment (PACT) Act, to establish a new Medicare service for cancer care planning and coordination.
ENFORCE the Law Act of 2014
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Support for legislation to rebase the Medicare physician payment formula to stabilize physician payments. Support for legislation to insure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law for radiation therapy services.Support for structural changes that lead to delivering high-quality care for patients while increasing efficiencies and promoting Medicare sustainability; oppose radiation oncology benefit managers. Support for Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act (HR 1146). Support for repealing the establishment of an Independent Payment Advisory Board that would develop and submit detailed proposals to reduce the per capita rate of growth in Medicare spending, specifically the Medicare Decisions Accountability Act of 2011 (H.R. 452) (S 2118). Support for ensuring radiation oncologists participation in the Medicare electronic health record incentive program. Support for preserving access to radiation therapy services under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Support for repeal of Medicare sequestration cuts under the Budget Control Act of 2011 Support for reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value. Support for H.R. 2477, the Planning Actively for Cancer Treatment (PACT) Act, to establish a new Medicare service for cancer care planning and coordination.
ENFORCE the Law Act of 2014
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Support for legislation to rebase the Medicare physician payment formula to stabilize physician payments. Support for legislation to insure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law for radiation therapy services.Support for structural changes that lead to delivering high-quality care for patients while increasing efficiencies and promoting Medicare sustainability; oppose radiation oncology benefit managers. Support for Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act (HR 1146). Support for repealing the establishment of an Independent Payment Advisory Board that would develop and submit detailed proposals to reduce the per capita rate of growth in Medicare spending, specifically the Medicare Decisions Accountability Act of 2011 (H.R. 452) (S 2118). Support for ensuring radiation oncologists participation in the Medicare electronic health record incentive program. Support for preserving access to radiation therapy services under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Support for repeal of Medicare sequestration cuts under the Budget Control Act of 2011 Support for reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value.
ENFORCE the Law Act of 2014
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Support for legislation to rebase the Medicare physician payment formula to stabilize physician payments. Support for legislation to insure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law for radiation therapy services.Support for structural changes that lead to delivering high-quality care for patients while increasing efficiencies and promoting Medicare sustainability; oppose radiation oncology benefit managers. Support for Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act (HR 1146). Support for repealing the establishment of an Independent Payment Advisory Board that would develop and submit detailed proposals to reduce the per capita rate of growth in Medicare spending, specifically the Medicare Decisions Accountability Act of 2011 (H.R. 452) (S 2118). Support for ensuring radiation oncologists participation in the Medicare electronic health record incentive program. Support for preserving access to radiation therapy services under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Support for repeal of Medicare sequestration cuts under the Budget Control Act of 2011
Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act of 2011
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Support for legislation to rebase the Medicare physician payment formula to stabilize physician payments. Support for legislation to insure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law for radiation therapy services. Support for structural changes that lead to delivering high-quality care for patients while increasing efficiencies and promoting Medicare sustainability; oppose radiation oncology benefit managers. Support for Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act (HR 2104). Support for repealing the establishment of an Independent Payment Advisory Board that would develop and submit detailed proposals to reduce the per capita rate of growth in Medicare spending, specifically the Medicare Decisions Accountability Act of 2011 (H.R. 452) (S 2118). Support for ensuring radiation oncologists participation in the Medicare electronic health record incentive program. Research of legislation to exempt certain requests by physicians for consultations by radiation oncologists (HR 4127).
Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act of 2011
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Support for legislation to rebase the Medicare physician payment formula to stabilize physician payments. Support for legislation to insure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law for radiation therapy services. Support for structural changes that lead to delivering high-quality care for patients while increasing efficiencies and promoting Medicare sustainability; oppose radiation oncology benefit managers. Support for Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act (HR 2104). Support for repealing the establishment of an Independent Payment Advisory Board that would develop and submit detailed proposals to reduce the per capita rate of growth in Medicare spending, specifically the Medicare Decisions Accountability Act of 2011 (H.R. 452) (S 2118). Support for ensuring radiation oncologists participation in the Medicare electronic health record incentive program. Research of legislation to exempt certain requests by physicians for consultations by radiation oncologists (HR 4127). Support for preserving access to radiation therapy services under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Support for repeal of Medicare sequestration cuts under the Budget Control Act of 2011
Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act of 2011
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Support for legislation to rebase the Medicare physician payment formula to stabilize physician payments. Support for legislation to insure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law for radiation therapy services. Support for structural changes that lead to delivering high-quality care for patients while increasing efficiencies and promoting Medicare sustainability; oppose radiation oncology benefit managers. Support for Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act (HR 2104). Support for repealing the establishment of an Independent Payment Advisory Board that would develop and submit detailed proposals to reduce the per capita rate of growth in Medicare spending, specifically the Medicare Decisions Accountability Act of 2011 (H.R. 452) (S 2118). Support for ensuring radiation oncologists participation in the Medicare electronic health record incentive program. Research of legislation to exempt certain requests by physicians for consultations by radiation oncologists (HR 4127).
Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act of 2011
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Support for legislation to rebase the Medicare physician payment formula to stabilize physician payments. Support for legislation to insure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law for radiation therapy services. Support for structural changes that lead to delivering high-quality care for patients while increasing efficiencies and promoting Medicare sustainability; oppose radiation oncology benefit managers. Support for Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act (HR 2104). Support for repealing the establishment of an Independent Payment Advisory Board that would develop and submit detailed proposals to reduce the per capita rate of growth in Medicare spending, specifically the Medicare Decisions Accountability Act of 2011 (H.R. 452) (S 2118). Support for ensuring radiation oncologists participation in the Medicare electronic health record incentive program. Research of legislation to exempt certain requests by physicians for consultations by radiation oncologists (HR 4127). Support for preserving access to radiation therapy services under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Support for repeal of Medicare sequestration cuts under the Budget Control Act of 2011
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to exempt certain requests by physicians for consultations by radiation oncologists from the limitation on certain physician referrals under Medicare.
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Support for legislation to rebase the Medicare physician payment formula to stabilize physician payments. Support for legislation to insure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law for radiation therapy services. Support for structural changes that lead to delivering high-quality care for patients while increasing efficiencies and promoting Medicare sustainability; oppose radiation oncology benefit managers. Support for Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act (HR 2104). Support for repealing the establishment of an Independent Payment Advisory Board that would develop and submit detailed proposals to reduce the per capita rate of growth in Medicare spending, specifically the Medicare Decisions Accountability Act of 2011 (H.R. 452) (S 2118). Support for ensuring radiation oncologists participation in the Medicare electronic health record incentive program. Research of legislation to exempt certain requests by physicians for consultations by radiation oncologists (HR 4127). Support for preserving access to radiation therapy services under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Support for repeal of Medicare sequestration cuts under the Budget Control Act of 2011
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to exempt certain requests by physicians for consultations by radiation oncologists from the limitation on certain physician referrals under Medicare.
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Support for legislation to rebase the Medicare physician payment formula to stabilize physician payments. Support for legislation to insure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law for radiation therapy services. Support for structural changes that lead to delivering high-quality care for patients while increasing efficiencies and promoting Medicare sustainability; oppose radiation oncology benefit managers. Support for Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act (HR 2104). Support for repealing the establishment of an Independent Payment Advisory Board that would develop and submit detailed proposals to reduce the per capita rate of growth in Medicare spending, specifically the Medicare Decisions Accountability Act of 2011 (H.R. 452) (S 2118). Support for ensuring radiation oncologists participation in the Medicare electronic health record incentive program. Research of legislation to exempt certain requests by physicians for consultations by radiation oncologists (HR 4127). Support for preserving access to radiation therapy services under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Support for repeal of Medicare sequestration cuts under the Budget Control Act of 2011
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to exempt certain requests by physicians for consultations by radiation oncologists from the limitation on certain physician referrals under Medicare.
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Support for legislation to rebase the Medicare physician payment formula to stabilize physician payments. Support for legislation to insure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law for radiation therapy services. Support for structural changes that lead to delivering high-quality care for patients while increasing efficiencies and promoting Medicare sustainability; oppose radiation oncology benefit managers. Support for Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act (HR 2104). Support for repealing the establishment of an Independent Payment Advisory Board that would develop and submit detailed proposals to reduce the per capita rate of growth in Medicare spending, specifically the Medicare Decisions Accountability Act of 2011 (H.R. 452) (S 2118). Support for ensuring radiation oncologists participation in the Medicare electronic health record incentive program. Research of legislation to exempt certain requests by physicians for consultations by radiation oncologists (HR 4127).
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to exempt certain requests by physicians for consultations by radiation oncologists from the limitation on certain physician referrals under Medicare.
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Support for legislation to rebase the Medicare physician payment formula to stabilize physician payments. Support for legislation to insure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law for radiation therapy services. Support for structural changes that lead to delivering high-quality care for patients while increasing efficiencies and promoting Medicare sustainability; oppose radiation oncology benefit managers. Support for Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act (HR 2104). Support for repealing the establishment of an Independent Payment Advisory Board that would develop and submit detailed proposals to reduce the per capita rate of growth in Medicare spending, specifically the Medicare Decisions Accountability Act of 2011 (H.R. 452) (S 2118). Support for ensuring radiation oncologists participation in the Medicare electronic health record incentive program. Research of legislation to exempt certain requests by physicians for consultations by radiation oncologists (HR 4127).
Medicare Decisions Accountability Act of 2011
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Support for legislation to rebase the Medicare physician payment formula to stabilize physician payments. Support for legislation to insure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law for radiation therapy services. Support for structural changes that lead to delivering high-quality care for patients while increasing efficiencies and promoting Medicare sustainability; oppose radiation oncology benefit managers. Support for Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act (HR 2104). Support for repealing the establishment of an Independent Payment Advisory Board that would develop and submit detailed proposals to reduce the per capita rate of growth in Medicare spending, specifically the Medicare Decisions Accountability Act of 2011 (H.R. 452) (S 2118). Support for ensuring radiation oncologists participation in the Medicare electronic health record incentive program. Research of legislation to exempt certain requests by physicians for consultations by radiation oncologists (HR 4127).
Medicare Decisions Accountability Act of 2011
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Support for legislation to rebase the Medicare physician payment formula to stabilize physician payments. Support for legislation to insure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law for radiation therapy services. Support for structural changes that lead to delivering high-quality care for patients while increasing efficiencies and promoting Medicare sustainability; oppose radiation oncology benefit managers. Support for Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act (HR 2104). Support for repealing the establishment of an Independent Payment Advisory Board that would develop and submit detailed proposals to reduce the per capita rate of growth in Medicare spending, specifically the Medicare Decisions Accountability Act of 2011 (H.R. 452) (S 2118). Support for ensuring radiation oncologists participation in the Medicare electronic health record incentive program. Research of legislation to exempt certain requests by physicians for consultations by radiation oncologists (HR 4127). Support for preserving access to radiation therapy services under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Support for repeal of Medicare sequestration cuts under the Budget Control Act of 2011
Medicare Decisions Accountability Act of 2011
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Support for legislation to rebase the Medicare physician payment formula to stabilize physician payments. Support for legislation to insure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law for radiation therapy services. Support for structural changes that lead to delivering high-quality care for patients while increasing efficiencies and promoting Medicare sustainability; oppose radiation oncology benefit managers. Support for Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act (HR 2104). Support for repealing the establishment of an Independent Payment Advisory Board that would develop and submit detailed proposals to reduce the per capita rate of growth in Medicare spending, specifically the Medicare Decisions Accountability Act of 2011 (H.R. 452) (S 2118). Support for ensuring radiation oncologists participation in the Medicare electronic health record incentive program. Research of legislation to exempt certain requests by physicians for consultations by radiation oncologists (HR 4127).
Medicare Decisions Accountability Act of 2011
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Support for legislation to rebase the Medicare physician payment formula to stabilize physician payments. Support for legislation to insure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law for radiation therapy services. Support for structural changes that lead to delivering high-quality care for patients while increasing efficiencies and promoting Medicare sustainability; oppose radiation oncology benefit managers. Support for Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act (HR 2104). Support for repealing the establishment of an Independent Payment Advisory Board that would develop and submit detailed proposals to reduce the per capita rate of growth in Medicare spending, specifically the Medicare Decisions Accountability Act of 2011 (H.R. 452) (S 2118). Support for ensuring radiation oncologists participation in the Medicare electronic health record incentive program. Research of legislation to exempt certain requests by physicians for consultations by radiation oncologists (HR 4127). Support for preserving access to radiation therapy services under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Support for repeal of Medicare sequestration cuts under the Budget Control Act of 2011
Food and Drug Administration Reform Act of 2012
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Support a definition for meaningful use of health care technology that allows specialty physicians to benefit from incentive payments for the use of specialty-specific products. Support for national reporting database of medical errors related to the delivery of radiation therapy. Support efforts to raise awareness of nuclear safety culture issues and to improve safety in the medical use of radioactive materials and in all aspects of radiation use. Support for the development of an appropriate medical event definition. Support to ensure that patient care advances in biomedical research impacting patient care are not compromised by any policies imposed on the medical use and research applications of cesium chloride. Support modifications to the FDA review process of medical devices to consider interoperability issues. Support for implementation of patient protection and insurance expansions from the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PL No: 111-148). Support for setting conditions for lawsuits arising from health care liability claims, specifically the Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-cost, Timely Healthcare (HEALTH) Act of 2011 (H.R. 5). Support coverage of routine patient care costs incurred when individuals enroll in clinical trials for the prevention, detection, or treatment of cancer and other life-threatening diseases. Monitor FDA Drug and Device User Fee Act (H.R. 5651/S. 3187) Support for legislation to ensure that government employees are able to attend educational meetings and conferences hosted by trade associations in their respective field, without compromising Congresss goal of enhanced federal accountability.
Food and Drug Administration Reform Act of 2012
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Support a definition for meaningful use of health care technology that allows specialty physicians to benefit from incentive payments for the use of specialty-specific products. Support for national reporting database of medical errors related to the delivery of radiation therapy. Support efforts to raise awareness of nuclear safety culture issues and to improve safety in the medical use of radioactive materials and in all aspects of radiation use. Support for the development of an appropriate medical event definition. Support to ensure that patient care advances in biomedical research impacting patient care are not compromised by any policies imposed on the medical use and research applications of cesium chloride. Support modifications to the FDA review process of medical devices to consider interoperability issues. Support for implementation of patient protection and insurance expansions from the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PL No: 111-148). Support for setting conditions for lawsuits arising from health care liability claims, specifically the Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-cost, Timely Healthcare (HEALTH) Act of 2011 (H.R. 5). Support coverage of routine patient care costs incurred when individuals enroll in clinical trials for the prevention, detection, or treatment of cancer and other life-threatening diseases. Monitor FDA Drug and Device User Fee Act (H.R. 5651/S. 3187) Support for legislation to ensure that government employees are able to attend educational meetings and conferences hosted by trade associations in their respective field, without compromising Congresss goal of enhanced federal accountability.
Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act of 2011
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Support for legislation to rebase the Medicare physician payment formula to stabilize physician payments. Support for legislation to insure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law for radiation therapy services. Support for structural changes that lead to delivering high-quality care for patients while increasing efficiencies and promoting Medicare sustainability; oppose radiation oncology benefit managers. Support for Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act (HR 2104). Support for repealing the establishment of an Independent Payment Advisory Board that would develop and submit detailed proposals to reduce the per capita rate of growth in Medicare spending, specifically the Medicare Decisions Accountability Act of 2011 (H.R. 452). Support for ensuring radiation oncologists participation in the Medicare electronic health record incentive program.
Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act of 2011
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Support for legislation to rebase the Medicare physician payment formula to stabilize physician payments. Support for legislation to insure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law for radiation therapy services. Support for structural changes that lead to delivering high-quality care for patients while increasing efficiencies and promoting Medicare sustainability; oppose radiation oncology benefit managers. Support for Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act (HR 2104). Support for repealing the establishment of an Independent Payment Advisory Board that would develop and submit detailed proposals to reduce the per capita rate of growth in Medicare spending, specifically the Medicare Decisions Accountability Act of 2011 (H.R. 452). Support for ensuring radiation oncologists participation in the Medicare electronic health record incentive program.
Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act of 2011
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Support for legislation to rebase the Medicare physician payment formula to stabilize physician payments. Support for legislation to insure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law for radiation therapy services. Support for structural changes that lead to delivering high-quality care for patients while increasing efficiencies and promoting Medicare sustainability; oppose radiation oncology benefit managers. Support for Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act (HR 2104). Support for repealing the establishment of an Independent Payment Advisory Board that would develop and submit detailed proposals to reduce the per capita rate of growth in Medicare spending, specifically the Medicare Decisions Accountability Act of 2011 (H.R. 452).
Medicare Decisions Accountability Act of 2011
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Support for legislation to rebase the Medicare physician payment formula to stabilize physician payments. Support for legislation to insure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law for radiation therapy services. Support for structural changes that lead to delivering high-quality care for patients while increasing efficiencies and promoting Medicare sustainability; oppose radiation oncology benefit managers. Support for Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act (HR 2104). Support for repealing the establishment of an Independent Payment Advisory Board that would develop and submit detailed proposals to reduce the per capita rate of growth in Medicare spending, specifically the Medicare Decisions Accountability Act of 2011 (H.R. 452). Support for ensuring radiation oncologists participation in the Medicare electronic health record incentive program.
Medicare Decisions Accountability Act of 2011
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Support for legislation to rebase the Medicare physician payment formula to stabilize physician payments. Support for legislation to insure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law for radiation therapy services. Support for structural changes that lead to delivering high-quality care for patients while increasing efficiencies and promoting Medicare sustainability; oppose radiation oncology benefit managers. Support for Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act. Support for repealing the establishment of an Independent Payment Advisory Board that would develop and submit detailed proposals to reduce the per capita rate of growth in Medicare spending, specifically the Medicare Decisions Accountability Act of 2011 (H.R. 452).
Medicare Decisions Accountability Act of 2011
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Support for legislation to rebase the Medicare physician payment formula to stabilize physician payments. Support for legislation to insure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law for radiation therapy services. Support for structural changes that lead to delivering high-quality care for patients while increasing efficiencies and promoting Medicare sustainability; oppose radiation oncology benefit managers. Support for Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act (HR 2104). Support for repealing the establishment of an Independent Payment Advisory Board that would develop and submit detailed proposals to reduce the per capita rate of growth in Medicare spending, specifically the Medicare Decisions Accountability Act of 2011 (H.R. 452).
Medicare Decisions Accountability Act of 2011
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Support for legislation to rebase the Medicare physician payment formula to stabilize physician payments. Support for legislation to insure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law for radiation therapy services. Support for structural changes that lead to delivering high-quality care for patients while increasing efficiencies and promoting Medicare sustainability; oppose radiation oncology benefit managers. Support for Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act. Support for repealing the establishment of an Independent Payment Advisory Board that would develop and submit detailed proposals to reduce the per capita rate of growth in Medicare spending, specifically the Medicare Decisions Accountability Act of 2011 (H.R. 452).
Medicare Decisions Accountability Act of 2011
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Support for legislation to rebase the Medicare physician payment formula to stabilize physician payments. Support for legislation to insure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law for radiation therapy services. Support for structural changes that lead to delivering high-quality care for patients while increasing efficiencies and promoting Medicare sustainability; oppose radiation oncology benefit managers. Support for Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act (HR 2104). Support for repealing the establishment of an Independent Payment Advisory Board that would develop and submit detailed proposals to reduce the per capita rate of growth in Medicare spending, specifically the Medicare Decisions Accountability Act of 2011 (H.R. 452). Support for ensuring radiation oncologists participation in the Medicare electronic health record incentive program.
Comprehensive Cancer Care Improvement Act of 2009
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Support for legislation to rebase the Medicare physician payment formula to stabilize physician payments, including support for the Medicare Physician Fairness Act of 2009 (S. 1776) and the Medicare Physician Payment Reform Act (H.R. 3961). Support for legislation to insure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law for radiation therapy services. Comprehensive Cancer Care Improvement Act of 2009 (H.R. 1844) to expand cancer care planning, comprehensive symptom management and to authorize demonstrations for hospice and palliative care for cancer patients. Support for structural changes that lead to delivering high-quality care for patients while increasing efficiencies and promoting Medicare sustainability; oppose radiation oncology benefit managers. Support for Medicare Cancer Patient Database and Coverage Act of 2009 (H.R. 3095) to provide Medicare coverage for cancer patients. Oppose Gregg amendment to health care reform requiring public reporting of quality data. Support for the Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act of 2009 (H.R. 3652) for the credentialing of radiation therapy technologists.
Comprehensive Cancer Care Improvement Act of 2009
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Support for legislation to rebase the Medicare physician payment formula to stabilize physician payments, including support for the Medicare Physician Fairness Act of 2009 (S. 1776) and the Medicare Physician Payment Reform Act (H.R. 3961). Support for American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010 (H.R. 4213) to delay a 21% cut to physicians' Medicare paymentsuntil 2012. Support for legislation to insure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law for radiation therapy services. Comprehensive Cancer Care Improvement Act of 2009 (H.R. 1844) to expand cancer care planning, comprehensive symptom management and to authorize demonstrations for hospice and palliative care for cancer patients. Support for structural changes that lead to delivering high-quality care for patients while increasing efficiencies and promoting Medicare sustainability; oppose radiation oncology benefit managers. Support for Medicare Cancer Patient Database and Coverage Act of 2009 (H.R. 3095) to provide Medicare coverage for cancer patients. Support for the Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act of 2009 (H.R. 3652) for the credentialing of radiation therapy technologists.
Comprehensive Cancer Care Improvement Act of 2009
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Support for legislation to rebase the Medicare physician payment formula to stabilize physician payments, including support for the Medicare Physician Fairness Act of 2009 (S. 1776) and the Medicare Physician Payment Reform Act (H.R. 3961). Support for legislation to insure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law for radiation therapy services. Comprehensive Cancer Care Improvement Act of 2009 (H.R. 1844) to expand cancer care planning, comprehensive symptom management and to authorize demonstrations for hospice and palliative care for cancer patients. Support for structural changes that lead to delivering high-quality care for patients while increasing efficiencies and promoting Medicare sustainability; oppose radiation oncology benefit managers. Support for Medicare Cancer Patient Database and Coverage Act of 2009 (H.R. 3095) to provide Medicare coverage for cancer patients. Oppose Gregg amendment to health care reform requiring public reporting of quality data. Support for the Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act of 2009 (H.R. 3652) for the credentialing of radiation therapy technologists.
Comprehensive Cancer Care Improvement Act of 2009
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Support for legislation to rebase the Medicare physician payment formula to stabilize physician payments. Support for legislation to insure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law for radiation therapy services. Support for American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010 (H.R. 4213) to delay a 21% cut to physicians' Medicare payments until 2012. Support for Comprehensive Cancer Care Improvement Act of 2009 (H.R. 1844) to expand cancer care planning, comprehensive symptom management and to authorize demonstrations for hospice and palliative care for cancer patients. Support for structural changes that lead to delivering high-quality care for patients while increasing efficiencies and promoting Medicare sustainability; oppose radiation oncology benefit managers. Suppor for Medicare Cancer Patient Database and Coverage Act of 2009 (H.R. 3095) to provide Medicare coverage for cancer patients. Support for Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act of 2010 (S. 3737, H.R. 3652) for the credentialing of radiation therapy techologists.
Comprehensive Cancer Care Improvement Act of 2009
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Support for legislation to rebase the Medicare physician payment formula to stabilize physician payments. Support for legislation to insure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law for radiation therapy services.Support for structural changes that lead to delivering high-quality care for patients while increasing efficiencies and promoting Medicare sustainability; oppose radiation oncology benefit managers. Support for Medicare and Medicaid Extenders Act of 2010 (H.R. 4994) to avoid a 25 percent cut to physicians' Medicare payments in 2012. Support for Comprehensive Cancer Care Improvement Act of 2009 (H.R.1844) to expand cancer care planning, comprehensive symptom management and to authorize demonstrations for hospice and palliative care for cancer patients. Support for Medicare Cancer Patient Database and Coverage Act of 2009 (H.R. 3095) to provide Medicare coverage for cancer patients. Support for Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act of 2010 (S. 3737, H.R. 3652).
Comprehensive Cancer Care Improvement Act of 2009
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Support for legislation to rebase the Medicare physician payment formula to stabilize physician payments. Support for legislation to insure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law for radiation therapy services. Support for structural changes that lead to delivering high-quality care for patients while increasing efficiencies and promoting Medicare sustainability; oppose radiation oncology benefit managers. Support for Medicare and Medicaid Extenders Act of 2010 (H.R. 4994) to avoid a 25 percent cut to physicians' Medicare payments in 2012. Support for Comprehensive Cancer Care Improvement Act of 2009 (H.R.1844) to expand cancer care planning, comprehensive symptom management and to authorize demonstrations for hospice and palliative care for cancer patients. Support for Medicare Cancer Patient Database and Coverage Act of 2009 (H.R. 3095) to provide Medicare coverage for cancer patients. Support for Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act of 2010 (S. 3737, H.R. 3652).
Medicare Cancer Patient Database and Coverage Act of 2009
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Support for legislation to rebase the Medicare physician payment formula to stabilize physician payments. Support for legislation to insure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law for radiation therapy services.Support for structural changes that lead to delivering high-quality care for patients while increasing efficiencies and promoting Medicare sustainability; oppose radiation oncology benefit managers. Support for Medicare and Medicaid Extenders Act of 2010 (H.R. 4994) to avoid a 25 percent cut to physicians' Medicare payments in 2012. Support for Comprehensive Cancer Care Improvement Act of 2009 (H.R.1844) to expand cancer care planning, comprehensive symptom management and to authorize demonstrations for hospice and palliative care for cancer patients. Support for Medicare Cancer Patient Database and Coverage Act of 2009 (H.R. 3095) to provide Medicare coverage for cancer patients. Support for Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act of 2010 (S. 3737, H.R. 3652).
Medicare Cancer Patient Database and Coverage Act of 2009
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Support for legislation to rebase the Medicare physician payment formula to stabilize physician payments, including support for the Medicare Physician Fairness Act of 2009 (S. 1776) and the Medicare Physician Payment Reform Act (H.R. 3961). Support for American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010 (H.R. 4213) to delay a 21% cut to physicians' Medicare paymentsuntil 2012. Support for legislation to insure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law for radiation therapy services. Comprehensive Cancer Care Improvement Act of 2009 (H.R. 1844) to expand cancer care planning, comprehensive symptom management and to authorize demonstrations for hospice and palliative care for cancer patients. Support for structural changes that lead to delivering high-quality care for patients while increasing efficiencies and promoting Medicare sustainability; oppose radiation oncology benefit managers. Support for Medicare Cancer Patient Database and Coverage Act of 2009 (H.R. 3095) to provide Medicare coverage for cancer patients. Support for the Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act of 2009 (H.R. 3652) for the credentialing of radiation therapy technologists.
Medicare Cancer Patient Database and Coverage Act of 2009
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Support for legislation to rebase the Medicare physician payment formula to stabilize physician payments. Support for legislation to insure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law for radiation therapy services. Support for American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010 (H.R. 4213) to delay a 21% cut to physicians' Medicare payments until 2012. Support for Comprehensive Cancer Care Improvement Act of 2009 (H.R. 1844) to expand cancer care planning, comprehensive symptom management and to authorize demonstrations for hospice and palliative care for cancer patients. Support for structural changes that lead to delivering high-quality care for patients while increasing efficiencies and promoting Medicare sustainability; oppose radiation oncology benefit managers. Suppor for Medicare Cancer Patient Database and Coverage Act of 2009 (H.R. 3095) to provide Medicare coverage for cancer patients. Support for Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act of 2010 (S. 3737, H.R. 3652) for the credentialing of radiation therapy techologists.
Medicare Cancer Patient Database and Coverage Act of 2009
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Support for legislation to rebase the Medicare physician payment formula to stabilize physician payments, including support for the Medicare Physician Fairness Act of 2009 (S. 1776) and the Medicare Physician Payment Reform Act (H.R. 3961). Support for legislation to insure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law for radiation therapy services. Comprehensive Cancer Care Improvement Act of 2009 (H.R. 1844) to expand cancer care planning, comprehensive symptom management and to authorize demonstrations for hospice and palliative care for cancer patients. Support for structural changes that lead to delivering high-quality care for patients while increasing efficiencies and promoting Medicare sustainability; oppose radiation oncology benefit managers. Support for Medicare Cancer Patient Database and Coverage Act of 2009 (H.R. 3095) to provide Medicare coverage for cancer patients. Oppose Gregg amendment to health care reform requiring public reporting of quality data. Support for the Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act of 2009 (H.R. 3652) for the credentialing of radiation therapy technologists.
Medicare Cancer Patient Database and Coverage Act of 2009
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Support for legislation to rebase the Medicare physician payment formula to stabilize physician payments, including support for the Medicare Physician Fairness Act of 2009 (S. 1776) and the Medicare Physician Payment Reform Act (H.R. 3961). Support for legislation to insure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law for radiation therapy services. Comprehensive Cancer Care Improvement Act of 2009 (H.R. 1844) to expand cancer care planning, comprehensive symptom management and to authorize demonstrations for hospice and palliative care for cancer patients. Support for structural changes that lead to delivering high-quality care for patients while increasing efficiencies and promoting Medicare sustainability; oppose radiation oncology benefit managers. Support for Medicare Cancer Patient Database and Coverage Act of 2009 (H.R. 3095) to provide Medicare coverage for cancer patients. Oppose Gregg amendment to health care reform requiring public reporting of quality data. Support for the Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act of 2009 (H.R. 3652) for the credentialing of radiation therapy technologists.
Medicare Cancer Patient Database and Coverage Act of 2009
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Support for legislation to rebase the Medicare physician payment formula to stabilize physician payments. Support for legislation to insure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law for radiation therapy services. Support for structural changes that lead to delivering high-quality care for patients while increasing efficiencies and promoting Medicare sustainability; oppose radiation oncology benefit managers. Support for Medicare and Medicaid Extenders Act of 2010 (H.R. 4994) to avoid a 25 percent cut to physicians' Medicare payments in 2012. Support for Comprehensive Cancer Care Improvement Act of 2009 (H.R.1844) to expand cancer care planning, comprehensive symptom management and to authorize demonstrations for hospice and palliative care for cancer patients. Support for Medicare Cancer Patient Database and Coverage Act of 2009 (H.R. 3095) to provide Medicare coverage for cancer patients. Support for Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act of 2010 (S. 3737, H.R. 3652).
America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Support for the Access to Cancer Clinical Trials Act of 2009 (S. 488, H.R. 716) to provide access to clinical trials for cancer patients. Support for health care reform provisions in the America's Healthy Future Act (H.R. 3200), the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (H.R. 3590), and the Affordable Health Choices Act (S. 1796) to reform health care through a combination of public and private approaches to cover medically necessary services; support review and development of national workforce strategy; support elimination of pre-existing condition limitations; support medical liability reform; support consumer protection from annual and lifetime insurance limits; provide funding for comparative effectiveness research; and support expanded access to and use of regular health assessments and preventive services, including early screening and detection. Support a definition for meaningful use of health care technology that allows specialty physicians to benefit from incentive payments for the use of specialty-specific products. Support for the development of domestic medical isotope production, specifically American Medical Isotope Production Act of 2010 (H.R. 3276). Support for national reporting database of medical errors related to the delivery of radiation therapy.
America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Support for the Access to Cancer Clinical Trials Act of 2009 (S. 488, H.R. 716) to provide access to clinical trials for cancer patients. Support for health care reform provisions in the America's Healthy Future Act (H.R. 3200), the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (H.R. 3590), and the Affordable Health Choices Act (S. 1796) to reform health care through a combination of public and private approaches to cover medically necessary services; support review and development of national workforce strategy; support elimination of pre-existing condition limitations; support medical liability reform; support consumer protection from annual and lifetime insurance limits; provide funding for comparative effectiveness research; and support expanded access to and use of regular health assessments and preventive services, including early screening and detection. Support a definition for meaningful use of health care technology that allows specialty physicians to benefit from incentive payments for the use of specialty-specific products. Support for the development of domestic medical isotope production, specifically American Medical Isotope Production Act of 2010 (H.R. 3276). Support for national reporting database of medical errors related to the delivery of radiation therapy.
American Medical Isotopes Production Act of 2010
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
To protect access to medical isotopes used in cancer treatments such as brachytherapy and sterotactic radiosurgery. Development of domestic medical isotope production, specifically the American Medical Isotope Production Act of 2010 (H.R. 3276).
American Medical Isotopes Production Act of 2010
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Support a definition for meaningful use of health care technology that allows specialty physicians to benefit from incentive payments for the use of specialty-specific products. Support for national reporting database of medical errors related to the delivery of radiation therapy.Support for the development of domestic medical isotope production, specifically the American Medical Isotope Production Act of 2010 (H.R. 3276). Support efforts to raise awareness of nuclear safety culture issues and to improve safety in the medical use of radioactive materials and in all aspects of radiation use. Support to ensure that patient care and advances in biomedical research impacting patient care are not compromised by any policies imposed on the medical use and research applications of cesium chloride. Support to update the operation of the 510(k) program and the way Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) uses science in its decision making process. Support for implementation of patient protection and insurance expansions from the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PL No: 111-148).
American Medical Isotopes Production Act of 2010
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
To protect access to medical isotopes used in cancer treatments such as brachytherapy and stereotactic radiosurgery. Development of domestic medical isotope production, specifically the American Medical Isotope Production Act of 2010 (H.R. 3276).
American Medical Isotopes Production Act of 2010
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
To protect access to medical isotopes used in cancer treatments such as brachytherapy and sterotactic radiosurgery. Development of domestic medical isotope production, specifically the American Medical Isotope Production Act of 2010 (H.R. 3276).
American Medical Isotopes Production Act of 2010
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Support for the Access to Cancer Clinical Trials Act of 2009 (S. 488, H.R. 716) to provide access to clinical trials for cancer patients. Support for health care reform provisions in the America's Healthy Future Act (H.R. 3200), the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (H.R. 3590), and the Affordable Health Choices Act (S. 1796) to reform health care through a combination of public and private approaches to cover medically necessary services; support review and development of national workforce strategy; support elimination of pre-existing condition limitations; support medical liability reform; support consumer protection from annual and lifetime insurance limits; provide funding for comparative effectiveness research; and support expanded access to and use of regular health assessments and preventive services, including early screening and detection. Support a definition for meaningful use of health care technology that allows specialty physicians to benefit from incentive payments for the use of specialty-specific products. Support for the development of domestic medical isotope production, specifically American Medical Isotope Production Act of 2010 (H.R. 3276). Support for national reporting database of medical errors related to the delivery of radiation therapy.
American Medical Isotopes Production Act of 2010
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Support a definition for meaningful use of health care technology that allows specialty physicians to benefit from incentive payments for the use of specialty-specific products. Support for national reporting database of medical errors related to the delivery of radiation therapy. Support for the development of domestic medical isotope production, specifically American Medical Isotope Production Act of 2010 (H.R. 3276). Support to update the operation of the 510(k) program and the way Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) uses science in its decision making process. Support for implementation of patient protection and insurance expansions from the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PL No: 111-148).
American Medical Isotopes Production Act of 2010
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Support a definition for meaningful use of health care technology that allows specialty physicians to benefit from incentive payments for the use of specialty-specific products. Support for national reporting database of medical errors related to the delivery of radiation therapy. Support for the development of domestic medical isotope production, specifically the American Medical Isotope Production Act of 2010 (H.R. 3276). Support efforts to raise awareness of nuclear safety culture issues and to improve safety in the medical use of radioactive materials and in all aspects of radiation use. Support to ensure that patient care and advances in biomedical research impacting patient care are not compromised by any policies imposed on the medical use and research applications of cesium chloride. Support to update the operation of the 510(k) program and the way Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) uses science in its decision making process. Support for implementation of patient protection and insurance expansions from the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PL No: 111-148).
American Medical Isotopes Production Act of 2010
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Support a definition for meaningful use of health care technology that allows specialty physicians to benefit from incentive payments for the use of specialty-specific products. Support for the development of domestic medical isotope production, specifically American Medical Isotope Production Act of 2010 (H.R. 3276). Support for national reporting database of medical errors related to the delivery of radiation therapy.
American Medical Isotopes Production Act of 2010
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
To protect access to medical isotopes used in cancer treatments such as brachytherapy and stereotactic radiosurgery. Development of domestic medical isotope production, specifically the American Medical Isotope Production Act of 2010 (H.R. 3276).
American Medical Isotopes Production Act of 2010
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
To protect access to medical isotopes used in cancer treatments such as brachytherapy and sterotactic radiosurgery. Development of domestic medical isotope production, specifically the American Medical Isotope Production Act of 2010 (H.R. 3276).
American Medical Isotopes Production Act of 2010
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Support for the Access to Cancer Clinical Trials Act of 2009 (S. 488, H.R. 716) to provide access to clinical trials for cancer patients. Support for health care reform provisions in the America's Healthy Future Act (H.R. 3200), the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (H.R. 3590), and the Affordable Health Choices Act (S. 1796) to reform health care through a combination of public and private approaches to cover medically necessary services; support review and development of national workforce strategy; support elimination of pre-existing condition limitations; support medical liability reform; support consumer protection from annual and lifetime insurance limits; provide funding for comparative effectiveness research; and support expanded access to and use of regular health assessments and preventive services, including early screening and detection. Support a definition for meaningful use of health care technology that allows specialty physicians to benefit from incentive payments for the use of specialty-specific products. Support for the development of domestic medical isotope production, specifically American Medical Isotope Production Act of 2010 (H.R. 3276). Support for national reporting database of medical errors related to the delivery of radiation therapy.
American Medical Isotopes Production Act of 2010
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
To protect access to medical isotopes used in cancer treatments such as brachytherapy and stereotactic radiosurgery. Development of domestic medical isotope production, specifically the American Medical Isotope Production Act of 2010 (H.R. 3276).
Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Support for Fiscal 2011 Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations (S. 3686, H.R. 3293) to increase the budget for the National Institutes of Health.
Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Support for increasing cancer research funding, including support for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for FY 2010 (H.R. 3293); oppose Sessions-McCaskill amendment to establish discretionary spending caps for NCI.
Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Support for Fiscal 2011 Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations (S. 3686, H.R. 3293) to increase the budget for the National Institutes of Health.
Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Support for increasing cancer research funding, including support for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for FY 2010 (H.R. 3293); oppose Sessions-McCaskill amendment to establish discretionary spending caps for NCI.
Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Support for Fiscal 2011 Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations (S. 3686, H.R. 3293) to increase the budget for the National Institutes of Health.
Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act of 2009
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Support for legislation to rebase the Medicare physician payment formula to stabilize physician payments, including support for the Medicare Physician Fairness Act of 2009 (S. 1776) and the Medicare Physician Payment Reform Act (H.R. 3961). Support for American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010 (H.R. 4213) to delay a 21% cut to physicians' Medicare paymentsuntil 2012. Support for legislation to insure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law for radiation therapy services. Comprehensive Cancer Care Improvement Act of 2009 (H.R. 1844) to expand cancer care planning, comprehensive symptom management and to authorize demonstrations for hospice and palliative care for cancer patients. Support for structural changes that lead to delivering high-quality care for patients while increasing efficiencies and promoting Medicare sustainability; oppose radiation oncology benefit managers. Support for Medicare Cancer Patient Database and Coverage Act of 2009 (H.R. 3095) to provide Medicare coverage for cancer patients. Support for the Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act of 2009 (H.R. 3652) for the credentialing of radiation therapy technologists.
Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act of 2009
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Support for legislation to rebase the Medicare physician payment formula to stabilize physician payments, including support for the Medicare Physician Fairness Act of 2009 (S. 1776) and the Medicare Physician Payment Reform Act (H.R. 3961). Support for legislation to insure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law for radiation therapy services. Comprehensive Cancer Care Improvement Act of 2009 (H.R. 1844) to expand cancer care planning, comprehensive symptom management and to authorize demonstrations for hospice and palliative care for cancer patients. Support for structural changes that lead to delivering high-quality care for patients while increasing efficiencies and promoting Medicare sustainability; oppose radiation oncology benefit managers. Support for Medicare Cancer Patient Database and Coverage Act of 2009 (H.R. 3095) to provide Medicare coverage for cancer patients. Oppose Gregg amendment to health care reform requiring public reporting of quality data. Support for the Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act of 2009 (H.R. 3652) for the credentialing of radiation therapy technologists.
Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act of 2009
Client: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Support for legislation to rebase the Medicare physician payment formula to stabilize physician payments. Support for legislation to insure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law for radiation therapy services.Support for structural changes that lead to delivering high-quality care for patients while increasing efficiencies and promoting Medicare sustainability; oppose radiation oncology benefit managers. Support for Medicare and Medicaid Extenders Act of 2010 (H.R. 4994) to avoid a 25 percent cut to physicians' Medicare payments in 2012. Support for Comprehensive Cancer Care Improvement Act of 2009 (H.R.1844) to expand cancer care planning, comprehensive symptom management and to authorize demonstrations for hospice and palliative care for cancer patients. Support for Medicare Cancer Patient Database and Coverage Act of 2009 (H.R. 3095) to provide Medicare coverage for cancer patients. Support for Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act of 2010 (S. 3737, H.R. 3652).
Support legislation to increase the budget for the National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for fiscal year 2015 and 2016. Support for increased funding for radiation therapy cooperative groups within the National Cancer Institute. Support for the National Institutes of Health to recognize radiation oncology as an individual specialty in reporting systems to create more transparency of federal appropriations. Support for increased and sustained funding for the Graduation Medical Education program to support residency programs crucial for training the next generation of doctors treating cancer patients. Support for legislation to increase the number of Medicare-supported training positions for medical residents. Ensure that radiological materials used for the diagnosis and treatment of patients are secured and access to care preserved. Support for H. Con Res 27 and S. Con Res 11, Establishing the budget for the U.S. Government for FY2016 Support for H.R. 2029, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016
Support for protecting access to medical isotopes used in cancer treatments such as brachytherapy and stereotactic radio surgery.
Support for preserving access to radiation therapy services under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule. Support for legislation to ensure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law for radiation therapy services. Support for structural changes that lead to delivering high-quality care for patients while increasing efficiencies and promoting Medicare sustainability; oppose radiation oncology benefit managers. Support for ensuring radiation oncologists participation in the Medicare electronic health record incentive program. Support for reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value. Support for H.R. 2, the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 Support the elimination of abuse to the Medicare program by closing the in-office ancillary services exception to the Stark Law for radiation oncology services.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY via AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
2015 · third_quarter · Q3
Support for preserving access to radiation therapy services under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule. Support for legislation to ensure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law for radiation therapy services. Support for structural changes that lead to delivering high-quality care for patients while increasing efficiencies and promoting Medicare sustainability; oppose radiation oncology benefit managers. Support for ensuring radiation oncologists participation in the Medicare electronic health record incentive program. Support for reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value. Support for H.R. 2, the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 Support the elimination of abuse to the Medicare program by closing the in-office ancillary services exception to the Stark Law for radiation oncology services.
Support for a national reporting database of medical errors related to the delivery of radiation therapy. Support for the development of an appropriate medical event definition. Support to ensure that patient care advances in biomedical research impacting patient care are not compromised by any policies imposed on the medical use and research applications of cesium chloride. Support modifications to the FDA review process of medical devices to consider interoperability issues. Support for NRC Commissioner nominee to have medical background. Support patient choice in treatment options by closing the in-office ancillary services exeption to the Stark Law for radiation oncology services. Oppose HR 2698, Tanning Tax Repeal Act of 2015 Support HR 239, To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to exempt from manufacturer transparency reporting certain transfers used for educational purposes, and for other purposes Radiation Oncology reimbursement Radiation Oncology safety
Support for protecting access to medical isotopes used in cancer treatments such as brachytherapy and stereotactic radio surgery.
Support legislation to increase the budget for the National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for fiscal year 2014 and 2015. Support for increased funding for radiation therapy cooperative groups within the National Cancer Institute. Support for the National Institutes of Health to recognize radiation oncology as an individual specialty in reporting systems to create more transparency of federal appropriations. Support for increased and sustained funding for the Graduation Medical Education program to support residency programs crucial for training the next generation of doctors treating cancer patients. Support for legislation to increase the number of Medicare-supported training positions for medical residents. Ensure that radiological materials used for the diagnosis and treatment of patients are secured and access to care preserved. Support for H. Con Res 27 and S. Con Res 11, Establishing the budget for the U.S. Government for FY2016
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY via AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
2015 · second_quarter · Q2
Support for legislation to rebase the Medicare physician payment formula to stabilize physician payments. Support for legislation to insure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law for radiation therapy services. Support for structural changes that lead to delivering high-quality care for patients while increasing efficiencies and promoting Medicare sustainability; oppose radiation oncology benefit managers. Support for ensuring radiation oncologists participation in the Medicare electronic health record incentive program. Support for preserving access to radiation therapy services under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule. Support for reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value. Support for H.R. 2, the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 Support the elimination of abuse to the Medicare program by closing the in-office ancillary services exception to the Stark Law for radiation oncology services.
Support for a national reporting database of medical errors related to the delivery of radiation therapy. Support for the development of an appropriate medical event definition. Support to ensure that patient care advances in biomedical research impacting patient care are not compromised by any policies imposed on the medical use and research applications of cesium chloride. Support modifications to the FDA review process of medical devices to consider interoperability issues. Support for NRC Commissioner nominee to have medical background. Support patient choice in treatment options by closing the in-office ancillary services exeption to the Stark Law for radiation oncology services. Oppose HR 2698, Tanning Tax Repeal Act of 2015 Support HR 239, To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to exempt from manufacturer transparency reporting certain transfers used for educational purposes, and for other purposes
Support for protecting access to medical isotopes used in cancer treatments such as brachytherapy and stereotactic radio surgery.
Support legislation to increase the budget for the National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for fiscal year 2014 and 2015. Support for increased funding for radiation therapy cooperative groups within the National Cancer Institute. Support for the National Institutes of Health to recognize radiation oncology as an individual specialty in reporting systems to create more transparency of federal appropriations. Support for increased and sustained funding for the Graduation Medical Education program to support residency programs crucial for training the next generation of doctors treating cancer patients. Support for legislation to increase the number of Medicare-supported training positions for medical residents. Ensure that radiological materials used for the diagnosis and treatment of patients are secured and access to care preserved. Support for H. Con Res 27 and S. Con Res 11, Establishing the budget for the U.S. Government for FY2016
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY via AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
2015 · first_quarter · Q1
Support for protecting access to medical isotopes used in cancer treatments such as brachytherapy and stereotactic radio surgery.
Support for a national reporting database of medical errors related to the delivery of radiation therapy. Support for the development of an appropriate medical event definition. Support to ensure that patient care advances in biomedical research impacting patient care are not compromised by any policies imposed on the medical use and research applications of cesium chloride. Support modifications to the FDA review process of medical devices to consider interoperability issues. Support for NRC Commissioner nominee to have medical background. Support patient choice in treatment options by closing the in-office ancillary services exeption to the Stark Law for radiation oncology services.
Support legislation to increase the budget for the National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for fiscal year 2014 and 2015. Support for increased funding for radiation therapy cooperative groups within the National Cancer Institute. Support for the National Institutes of Health to recognize radiation oncology as an individual specialty in reporting systems to create more transparency of federal appropriations. Support for increased and sustained funding for the Graduation Medical Education program to support residency programs crucial for training the next generation of doctors treating cancer patients. Support for legislation to increase the number of Medicare-supported training positions for medical residents. Ensure that radiological materials used for the diagnosis and treatment of patients are secured and access to care preserved.
Support for legislation to rebase the Medicare physician payment formula to stabilize physician payments. Support for legislation to insure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law for radiation therapy services. Support for structural changes that lead to delivering high-quality care for patients while increasing efficiencies and promoting Medicare sustainability; oppose radiation oncology benefit managers. Support for ensuring radiation oncologists participation in the Medicare electronic health record incentive program. Support for preserving access to radiation therapy services under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule. Support for reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value. Support for H.R. 2, the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 Support the elimination of abuse to the Medicare program by closing the in-office ancillary services exception to the Stark Law for radiation oncology services.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY via AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
2014 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Support legislation to increase the budget for the National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for fiscal year 2013 and 2014. Support for increased funding for radiation therapy cooperative groups within the National Cancer Institute.Support for the National Institutes of Health to recognize radiation oncology as an individual specialty in reporting systems to create more transparency of federal appropriations. Support for preserving critical GME funding to support residency programs crucial for training the next generation of doctors treating cancer patients nationwide. Support for legislation to increase the number of Medicare-supported training positions for medical residents. Ensure that radiological materials used for the diagnosis and treatment of patients are secured and access to care preserved.
Support for legislation to rebase the Medicare physician payment formula to stabilize physician payments. Support for legislation to insure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law for radiation therapy services.Support for structural changes that lead to delivering high-quality care for patients while increasing efficiencies and promoting Medicare sustainability; oppose radiation oncology benefit managers. Support for Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act (HR 1146). Support for ensuring radiation oncologists participation in the Medicare electronic health record incentive program. Support for preserving access to radiation therapy services under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule. Support for repeal of Medicare sequestration cuts under the Budget Control Act of 2011. Support for reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value. Support for H.R. 2914, Promoting Integrity in Medicare Act of 2013, which amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act (SSA) with respect to the general exceptions to both ownership and compensation arrangement prohibitions against physician self-referrals of Medicare patients to the entity with which a physician has a certain financial relationship. Support for H.R. 2810, the Medicare Patient Access and Quality Improvement Act of 2013 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to: (1) repeal sustainable growth rate (SGR) methodology from the determination of annual conversion factors in the formula for payment for physicians' services; and (2) prescribe an update to the single conversion factor for 2014 through 2018, as well as 2019 all subsequent years, of 0.5%. Support the SGR repeal and Medicare Beneficiary Access Improvement Act of 2013.
Support for protecting access to medical isotopes used in cancer treatments such as brachytherapy and stereotactic radio surgery.
Support a definition for meaningful use of health care technology that allows specialty physicians to benefit from incentive payments for the use of specialty-specific products. Support for national reporting database of medical errors related to the delivery of radiation therapy.Support efforts to raise awareness of nuclear safety culture issues and to improve safety in the medical use of radioactive materials and in all aspects of radiation use. Support for the development of an appropriate medical event definition. Support to ensure that patient care advances in biomedical research impacting patient care are not compromised by any policies imposed on the medical use and research applications of cesium chloride. Support modifications to the FDA review process of medical devices to consider interoperability issues. Support for implementation of patient protection and insurance expansions from the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PL No: 111-148). Support for coverage of routine patient care costs incurred when individuals enroll in clinical trials for the prevention, detection, or treatment of cancer and other life-threatening diseases. Support for legislation to ensure that government employees are able to attend educational meetings and conferences hosted by trade associations in their respective field, without compromising Congresss goal of enhanced federal accountability. Support for setting standards for essential health benefits, actuarial value and accreditation to better foster a cancer care system that balances access to comprehensive care and affordability. Support for NRC Commissioner nominee to have medical background.
Filing targets: Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), SENATE
AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY via AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
2014 · third_quarter · Q3
Support for legislation to rebase the Medicare physician payment formula to stabilize physician payments. Support for legislation to insure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law for radiation therapy services.Support for structural changes that lead to delivering high-quality care for patients while increasing efficiencies and promoting Medicare sustainability; oppose radiation oncology benefit managers. Support for Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act (HR 1146). Support for ensuring radiation oncologists participation in the Medicare electronic health record incentive program. Support for preserving access to radiation therapy services under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Support for repeal of Medicare sequestration cuts under the Budget Control Act of 2011 Support for reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value. Support for H.R. 2914, Promoting Integrity in Medicare Act of 2013, which amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act (SSA) with respect to the general exceptions to both ownership and compensation arrangement prohibitions against physician self-referrals of Medicare patients to the entity with which a physician has a certain financial relationship. Support for H.R. 2810, the Medicare Patient Access and Quality Improvement Act of 2013 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to: (1) repeal sustainable growth rate (SGR) methodology from the determination of annual conversion factors in the formula for payment for physicians' services; and (2) prescribe an update to the single conversion factor for 2014 through 2018, as well as 2019 all subsequent years, of 0.5%. Support the SGR repeal and Medicare Beneficiary Access Improvement Act of 2013 Printed
AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY via AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
2014 · second_quarter · Q2
Support legislation to increase the budget for the National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for fiscal year 2013 and 2014. Support for increased funding for radiation therapy cooperative groups within the National Cancer Institute.Support for the National Institutes of Health to recognize radiation oncology as an individual specialty in reporting systems to create more transparency of federal appropriations. Support for preserving critical GME funding to support residency programs crucial for training the next generation of doctors treating cancer patients nationwide. Support for legislation to increase the number of Medicare-supported training positions for medical residents.
Support for protecting access to medical isotopes used in cancer treatments such as brachytherapy and stereotactic radio surgery.
AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY via AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
2014 · first_quarter · Q1
Support for protecting access to medical isotopes used in cancer treatments such as brachytherapy and sterotactic radiosurgery.
Support for legislation to rebase the Medicare physician payment formula to stabilize physician payments. Support for legislation to insure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law for radiation therapy services.Support for structural changes that lead to delivering high-quality care for patients while increasing efficiencies and promoting Medicare sustainability; oppose radiation oncology benefit managers. Support for Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act (HR 1146). Support for ensuring radiation oncologists participation in the Medicare electronic health record incentive program. Support for preserving access to radiation therapy services under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Support for repeal of Medicare sequestration cuts under the Budget Control Act of 2011 Support for reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value. Support for H.R. 2477, the Planning Actively for Cancer Treatment (PACT) Act, to establish a new Medicare service for cancer care planning and coordination. Support for H.R. 2914, Promoting Integrity in Medicare Act of 2013, which amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act (SSA) with respect to the general exceptions to both ownership and compensation arrangement prohibitions against physician self-referrals of Medicare patients to the entity with which a physician has a certain financial relationship. Support for H.R. 2810, the Medicare Patient Access and Quality Improvement Act of 2013 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to: (1) repeal sustainable growth rate (SGR) methodology from the determination of annual conversion factors in the formula for payment for physicians' services; and (2) prescribe an update to the single conversion factor for 2014 through 2018, as well as 2019 all subsequent years, of 0.5%. Support the SGR repeal and Medicare Beneficiary Access Improvement Act of 2013
AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY via AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
2013 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Support a definition for meaningful use of health care technology that allows specialty physicians to benefit from incentive payments for the use of specialty-specific products. Support for national reporting database of medical errors related to the delivery of radiation therapy.Support efforts to raise awareness of nuclear safety culture issues and to improve safety in the medical use of radioactive materials and in all aspects of radiation use. Support for the development of an appropriate medical event definition. Support to ensure that patient care advances in biomedical research impacting patient care are not compromised by any policies imposed on the medical use and research applications of cesium chloride. Support modifications to the FDA review process of medical devices to consider interoperability issues. Support for implementation of patient protection and insurance expansions from the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PL No: 111-148). Support for coverage of routine patient care costs incurred when individuals enroll in clinical trials for the prevention, detection, or treatment of cancer and other life-threatening diseases. Support for legislation to ensure that government employees are able to attend educational meetings and conferences hosted by trade associations in their respective field, without compromising Congresss goal of enhanced federal accountability. Support for setting standards for essential health benefits, actuarial value and accreditation to better foster a cancer care system that balances access to comprehensive care and affordability. Support for improving the methods and timeliness of notice regarding drug shortages, identifying and assessing alternative manufacturing sites and entities for drugs and biologicals in shortage situation, and developing strategies to assess and address the impact of shortages on clinical trials. Support regulations to make patient-specific clinical trials data available for additional research purposes.
AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY via AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
2013 · third_quarter · Q3
Support for lifting the salary cap on medical physicists at Veterans Affairs radiation oncology service centers.
Support for legislation to rebase the Medicare physician payment formula to stabilize physician payments. Support for legislation to insure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law for radiation therapy services.Support for structural changes that lead to delivering high-quality care for patients while increasing efficiencies and promoting Medicare sustainability; oppose radiation oncology benefit managers. Support for Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act (HR 1146). Support for repealing the establishment of an Independent Payment Advisory Board that would develop and submit detailed proposals to reduce the per capita rate of growth in Medicare spending, specifically the Medicare Decisions Accountability Act of 2011 (H.R. 452) (S 2118). Support for ensuring radiation oncologists participation in the Medicare electronic health record incentive program. Support for preserving access to radiation therapy services under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Support for repeal of Medicare sequestration cuts under the Budget Control Act of 2011 Support for reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value. Support for H.R. 2477, the Planning Actively for Cancer Treatment (PACT) Act, to establish a new Medicare service for cancer care planning and coordination.
AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY via AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
2013 · second_quarter · Q2
Support for legislation to rebase the Medicare physician payment formula to stabilize physician payments. Support for legislation to insure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law for radiation therapy services.Support for structural changes that lead to delivering high-quality care for patients while increasing efficiencies and promoting Medicare sustainability; oppose radiation oncology benefit managers. Support for Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act (HR 1146). Support for repealing the establishment of an Independent Payment Advisory Board that would develop and submit detailed proposals to reduce the per capita rate of growth in Medicare spending, specifically the Medicare Decisions Accountability Act of 2011 (H.R. 452) (S 2118). Support for ensuring radiation oncologists participation in the Medicare electronic health record incentive program. Support for preserving access to radiation therapy services under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Support for repeal of Medicare sequestration cuts under the Budget Control Act of 2011 Support for reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value.
AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY via AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
2013 · first_quarter · Q1
Support for protecting access to medical isotopes used in cancer treatments such as brachytherapy and sterotactic radiosurgery.
Support a definition for meaningful use of health care technology that allows specialty physicians to benefit from incentive payments for the use of specialty-specific products. Support for national reporting database of medical errors related to the delivery of radiation therapy.Support efforts to raise awareness of nuclear safety culture issues and to improve safety in the medical use of radioactive materials and in all aspects of radiation use. Support for the development of an appropriate medical event definition. Support to ensure that patient care advances in biomedical research impacting patient care are not compromised by any policies imposed on the medical use and research applications of cesium chloride. Support modifications to the FDA review process of medical devices to consider interoperability issues. Support for implementation of patient protection and insurance expansions from the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PL No: 111-148). Support coverage of routine patient care costs incurred when individuals enroll in clinical trials for the prevention, detection, or treatment of cancer and other life-threatening diseases. Support for legislation to ensure that government employees are able to attend educational meetings and conferences hosted by trade associations in their respective field, without compromising Congresss goal of enhanced federal accountability. Support for setting standards for essential health benefits, actuarial value and accreditation to better foster a cancer care system that balances access to comprehensive care and affordability. Support for improving the methods and timeliness of notice regarding drug shortages, identifying and assessing alternative manufacturing sites and entities for drugs and biologicals in shortage situation, and developing strategies to assess and address the impact of shortages on clinical trials.
AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY via AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
2012 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Support a definition for meaningful use of health care technology that allows specialty physicians to benefit from incentive payments for the use of specialty-specific products. Support for national reporting database of medical errors related to the delivery of radiation therapy. Support efforts to raise awareness of nuclear safety culture issues and to improve safety in the medical use of radioactive materials and in all aspects of radiation use. Support for the development of an appropriate medical event definition. Support to ensure that patient care advances in biomedical research impacting patient care are not compromised by any policies imposed on the medical use and research applications of cesium chloride. Support modifications to the FDA review process of medical devices to consider interoperability issues. Support for implementation of patient protection and insurance expansions from the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PL No: 111-148). Support for setting conditions for lawsuits arising from health care liability claims, specifically the Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-cost, Timely Healthcare (HEALTH) Act of 2011 (H.R. 5). Support coverage of routine patient care costs incurred when individuals enroll in clinical trials for the prevention, detection, or treatment of cancer and other life-threatening diseases. Support for legislation to ensure that government employees are able to attend educational meetings and conferences hosted by trade associations in their respective field, without compromising Congresss goal of enhanced federal accountability. Support for setting standards for essential health benefits, actuarial value and accreditation to better foster a cancer care system that balances access to comprehensive care and affordability.
AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY via AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
2012 · third_quarter · Q3
Support for protecting access to medical isotopes used in cancer treatments such as brachytherapy and sterotactic radiosurgery. Support the development of domestic isotope production, specifically the American Medical Isotope Production Act of 2011 (S. 99).
Support a definition for meaningful use of health care technology that allows specialty physicians to benefit from incentive payments for the use of specialty-specific products. Support for national reporting database of medical errors related to the delivery of radiation therapy. Support efforts to raise awareness of nuclear safety culture issues and to improve safety in the medical use of radioactive materials and in all aspects of radiation use. Support for the development of an appropriate medical event definition. Support to ensure that patient care advances in biomedical research impacting patient care are not compromised by any policies imposed on the medical use and research applications of cesium chloride. Support modifications to the FDA review process of medical devices to consider interoperability issues. Support for implementation of patient protection and insurance expansions from the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PL No: 111-148). Support for setting conditions for lawsuits arising from health care liability claims, specifically the Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-cost, Timely Healthcare (HEALTH) Act of 2011 (H.R. 5). Support coverage of routine patient care costs incurred when individuals enroll in clinical trials for the prevention, detection, or treatment of cancer and other life-threatening diseases. Monitor FDA Drug and Device User Fee Act (H.R. 5651/S. 3187) Support for legislation to ensure that government employees are able to attend educational meetings and conferences hosted by trade associations in their respective field, without compromising Congresss goal of enhanced federal accountability.
AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY via AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
2012 · second_quarter · Q2
Support a definition for meaningful use of health care technology that allows specialty physicians to benefit from incentive payments for the use of specialty-specific products. Support for national reporting database of medical errors related to the delivery of radiation therapy. Support efforts to raise awareness of nuclear safety culture issues and to improve safety in the medical use of radioactive materials and in all aspects of radiation use. Support for the development of an appropriate medical event definition. Support to ensure that patient care advances in biomedical research impacting patient care are not compromised by any policies imposed on the medical use and research applications of cesium chloride. Support modifications to the FDA review process of medical devices to consider interoperability issues. Support for implementation of patient protection and insurance expansions from the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PL No: 111-148). Support for setting conditions for lawsuits arising from health care liability claims, specifically the Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-cost, Timely Healthcare (HEALTH) Act of 2011 (H.R. 5). Support coverage of routine patient care costs incurred when individuals enroll in clinical trials for the prevention, detection, or treatment of cancer and other life-threatening diseases. Monitor FDA Drug and Device User Fee Act (H.R. 5651/S. 3187) Support for legislation to ensure that government employees are able to attend educational meetings and conferences hosted by trade associations in their respective field, without compromising Congresss goal of enhanced federal accountability.
AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY via AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
2012 · first_quarter · Q1
Support for protecting access to medical isotopes used in cancer treatments such as brachytherapy and sterotactic radiosurgery. Support the development of domestic isotope production, specifically the American Medical Isotope Production Act of 2011 (S. 99).
Support a definition for meaningful use of health care technology that allows specialty physicians to benefit from incentive payments for the use of specialty-specific products. Support for national reporting database of medical errors related to the delivery of radiation therapy. Support efforts to raise awareness of nuclear safety culture issues and to improve safety in the medical use of radioactive materials and in all aspects of radiation use. Support for the development of an appropriate medical event definition. Support to ensure that patient care advances in biomedical research impacting patient care are not compromised by any policies imposed on the medical use and research applications of cesium chloride. Support modifications to the FDA review process of medical devices to consider interoperability issues. Support for implementation of patient protection and insurance expansions from the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PL No: 111-148). Support for setting conditions for lawsuits arising from health care liability claims, specifically the Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-cost, Timely Healthcare (HEALTH) Act of 2011 (H.R. 5). Support coverage of routine patient care costs incurred when individuals enroll in clinical trials for the prevention, detection, or treatment of cancer and other life-threatening diseases.
AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY via AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
2011 · first_quarter · Q1
Support for legislation to rebase the Medicare physician payment formula to stabilize physician payments. Support for legislation to insure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law for radiation therapy services. Support for structural changes that lead to delivering high-quality care for patients while increasing efficiencies and promoting Medicare sustainability; oppose radiation oncology benefit managers. Support for Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act. Support for repealing the establishment of an Independent Payment Advisory Board that would develop and submit detailed proposals to reduce the per capita rate of growth in Medicare spending, specifically the Medicare Decisions Accountability Act of 2011 (H.R. 452).
Support legislation to increase the budget for the National Institutes of Health for fiscal year 2011 and 2012.
AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY via AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
2011 · fourth_quarter · Q4
To protect access to medical isotopes used in cancer treatments such as brachytherapy and sterotactic radiosurgery. Development of domestic isotope production, specifically the American Medical Isotope Production Act of 2011 (S. 99).
Support for legislation to rebase the Medicare physician payment formula to stabilize physician payments. Support for legislation to insure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law for radiation therapy services. Support for structural changes that lead to delivering high-quality care for patients while increasing efficiencies and promoting Medicare sustainability; oppose radiation oncology benefit managers. Support for Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act (HR 2104). Support for repealing the establishment of an Independent Payment Advisory Board that would develop and submit detailed proposals to reduce the per capita rate of growth in Medicare spending, specifically the Medicare Decisions Accountability Act of 2011 (H.R. 452). Support for ensuring radiation oncologists participation in the Medicare electronic health record incentive program.
AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY via AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
2011 · third_quarter · Q3
To protect access to medical isotopes used in cancer treatments such as brachytherapy and sterotactic radiosurgery. Development of domestic isotope production, specifically the American Medical Isotope Production Act of 2011 (S. 99).
Support for legislation to rebase the Medicare physician payment formula to stabilize physician payments. Support for legislation to insure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law for radiation therapy services. Support for structural changes that lead to delivering high-quality care for patients while increasing efficiencies and promoting Medicare sustainability; oppose radiation oncology benefit managers. Support for Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act (HR 2104). Support for repealing the establishment of an Independent Payment Advisory Board that would develop and submit detailed proposals to reduce the per capita rate of growth in Medicare spending, specifically the Medicare Decisions Accountability Act of 2011 (H.R. 452). Support for ensuring radiation oncologists participation in the Medicare electronic health record incentive program.
AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY via AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
2011 · second_quarter · Q2
Support legislation to increase the budget for the National Institutes of Health for fiscal year 2011 and 2012.
Support for legislation to rebase the Medicare physician payment formula to stabilize physician payments. Support for legislation to insure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law for radiation therapy services. Support for structural changes that lead to delivering high-quality care for patients while increasing efficiencies and promoting Medicare sustainability; oppose radiation oncology benefit managers. Support for Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act (HR 2104). Support for repealing the establishment of an Independent Payment Advisory Board that would develop and submit detailed proposals to reduce the per capita rate of growth in Medicare spending, specifically the Medicare Decisions Accountability Act of 2011 (H.R. 452).
AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY via AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
2011 · first_quarter · Q1
Support legislation to increase the budget for the National Institutes of Health for fiscal year 2011 and 2012.
Support for legislation to rebase the Medicare physician payment formula to stabilize physician payments. Support for legislation to insure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law for radiation therapy services. Support for structural changes that lead to delivering high-quality care for patients while increasing efficiencies and promoting Medicare sustainability; oppose radiation oncology benefit managers. Support for Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act. Support for repealing the establishment of an Independent Payment Advisory Board that would develop and submit detailed proposals to reduce the per capita rate of growth in Medicare spending, specifically the Medicare Decisions Accountability Act of 2011 (H.R. 452).
AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY via AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
2010 · fourth_quarter · 4A
Support for Fiscal 2011 Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations (S. 3686, H.R. 3293) to increase the budget for the National Institutes of Health.
Support for legislation to rebase the Medicare physician payment formula to stabilize physician payments. Support for legislation to insure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law for radiation therapy services.Support for structural changes that lead to delivering high-quality care for patients while increasing efficiencies and promoting Medicare sustainability; oppose radiation oncology benefit managers. Support for Medicare and Medicaid Extenders Act of 2010 (H.R. 4994) to avoid a 25 percent cut to physicians' Medicare payments in 2012. Support for Comprehensive Cancer Care Improvement Act of 2009 (H.R.1844) to expand cancer care planning, comprehensive symptom management and to authorize demonstrations for hospice and palliative care for cancer patients. Support for Medicare Cancer Patient Database and Coverage Act of 2009 (H.R. 3095) to provide Medicare coverage for cancer patients. Support for Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act of 2010 (S. 3737, H.R. 3652).
AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY via AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
2010 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Support for Fiscal 2011 Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations (S. 3686, H.R. 3293) to increase the budget for the National Institutes of Health.
Support for the Veterans' Health and Radiation Safety Act (H.R. 4062) to ensure oversight of radiation oncology procedures are carried out in an effective and efficient manner while maintaining patient safety.
To protect access to medical isotopes used in cancer treatments such as brachytherapy and sterotactic radiosurgery. Development of domestic medical isotope production, specifically the American Medical Isotope Production Act of 2010 (H.R. 3276).
AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY via AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
2010 · third_quarter · Q3
Support for legislation to rebase the Medicare physician payment formula to stabilize physician payments. Support for legislation to insure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law for radiation therapy services. Support for American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010 (H.R. 4213) to delay a 21% cut to physicians' Medicare payments until 2012. Support for Comprehensive Cancer Care Improvement Act of 2009 (H.R. 1844) to expand cancer care planning, comprehensive symptom management and to authorize demonstrations for hospice and palliative care for cancer patients. Support for structural changes that lead to delivering high-quality care for patients while increasing efficiencies and promoting Medicare sustainability; oppose radiation oncology benefit managers. Suppor for Medicare Cancer Patient Database and Coverage Act of 2009 (H.R. 3095) to provide Medicare coverage for cancer patients. Support for Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act of 2010 (S. 3737, H.R. 3652) for the credentialing of radiation therapy techologists.
AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY via AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
2010 · second_quarter · Q2
To protect access to medical isotopes used in cancer treatments such as brachytherapy and stereotactic radiosurgery. Development of domestic medical isotope production, specifically the American Medical Isotope Production Act of 2010 (H.R. 3276).
Support for Fiscal 2011 Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations (DHAPPS1108, draft bill) to increase the budget for the National Institutes of Health.
Support a definition for meaningful use of health care technology that allows specialty physicians to benefit from incentive payments for the use of specialty-specific products. Support for the development of domestic medical isotope production, specifically American Medical Isotope Production Act of 2010 (H.R. 3276). Support for national reporting database of medical errors related to the delivery of radiation therapy.
AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY via AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
2010 · first_quarter · Q1
Support for increasing cancer research funding, including support for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for FY 2010 (H.R. 3293); oppose Sessions-McCaskill amendment to establish discretionary spending caps for NCI.
Support for the Veterans' Health and Radiation Safety Act (H.R. 4062) to ensure oversight of radiation oncology procedures are carried out in an effective and efficient manner while maintaining patient safety.
Support for the Access to Cancer Clinical Trials Act of 2009 (S. 488, H.R. 716) to provide access to clinical trials for cancer patients. Support for health care reform provisions in the America's Healthy Future Act (H.R. 3200), the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (H.R. 3590), and the Affordable Health Choices Act (S. 1796) to reform health care through a combination of public and private approaches to cover medically necessary services; support review and development of national workforce strategy; support elimination of pre-existing condition limitations; support medical liability reform; support consumer protection from annual and lifetime insurance limits; provide funding for comparative effectiveness research; and support expanded access to and use of regular health assessments and preventive services, including early screening and detection. Support a definition for meaningful use of health care technology that allows specialty physicians to benefit from incentive payments for the use of specialty-specific products. Support for the development of domestic medical isotope production, specifically American Medical Isotope Production Act of 2010 (H.R. 3276). Support for national reporting database of medical errors related to the delivery of radiation therapy.
AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY via AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
2010 · first_quarter · Q1
Support for legislation to rebase the Medicare physician payment formula to stabilize physician payments, including support for the Medicare Physician Fairness Act of 2009 (S. 1776) and the Medicare Physician Payment Reform Act (H.R. 3961). Support for legislation to insure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law for radiation therapy services. Comprehensive Cancer Care Improvement Act of 2009 (H.R. 1844) to expand cancer care planning, comprehensive symptom management and to authorize demonstrations for hospice and palliative care for cancer patients. Support for structural changes that lead to delivering high-quality care for patients while increasing efficiencies and promoting Medicare sustainability; oppose radiation oncology benefit managers. Support for Medicare Cancer Patient Database and Coverage Act of 2009 (H.R. 3095) to provide Medicare coverage for cancer patients. Oppose Gregg amendment to health care reform requiring public reporting of quality data. Support for the Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act of 2009 (H.R. 3652) for the credentialing of radiation therapy technologists.
AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY via AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY
2009 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Support for increasing cancer research funding, including support for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for FY 2010 (H.R. 3293).
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Energy, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
Support for protecting access to medical isotopes used in cancer treatments such as brachytherapy and stereotactic radio surgery.
Support legislation to increase the budget for the National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for fiscal year 2013 and 2014. Support for increased funding for radiation therapy cooperative groups within the National Cancer Institute.Support for the National Institutes of Health to recognize radiation oncology as an individual specialty in reporting systems to create more transparency of federal appropriations. Support for preserving critical GME funding to support residency programs crucial for training the next generation of doctors treating cancer patients nationwide. Support for legislation to increase the number of Medicare-supported training positions for medical residents. Ensure that radiological materials used for the diagnosis and treatment of patients are secured and access to care preserved.
Support a definition for meaningful use of health care technology that allows specialty physicians to benefit from incentive payments for the use of specialty-specific products. Support for national reporting database of medical errors related to the delivery of radiation therapy.Support efforts to raise awareness of nuclear safety culture issues and to improve safety in the medical use of radioactive materials and in all aspects of radiation use. Support for the development of an appropriate medical event definition. Support to ensure that patient care advances in biomedical research impacting patient care are not compromised by any policies imposed on the medical use and research applications of cesium chloride. Support modifications to the FDA review process of medical devices to consider interoperability issues. Support for implementation of patient protection and insurance expansions from the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PL No: 111-148). Support for coverage of routine patient care costs incurred when individuals enroll in clinical trials for the prevention, detection, or treatment of cancer and other life-threatening diseases. Support for legislation to ensure that government employees are able to attend educational meetings and conferences hosted by trade associations in their respective field, without compromising Congresss goal of enhanced federal accountability. Support for setting standards for essential health benefits, actuarial value and accreditation to better foster a cancer care system that balances access to comprehensive care and affordability.
Filing targets: Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), SENATE
Support a definition for meaningful use of health care technology that allows specialty physicians to benefit from incentive payments for the use of specialty-specific products. Support for national reporting database of medical errors related to the delivery of radiation therapy.Support efforts to raise awareness of nuclear safety culture issues and to improve safety in the medical use of radioactive materials and in all aspects of radiation use. Support for the development of an appropriate medical event definition. Support to ensure that patient care advances in biomedical research impacting patient care are not compromised by any policies imposed on the medical use and research applications of cesium chloride. Support modifications to the FDA review process of medical devices to consider interoperability issues. Support for implementation of patient protection and insurance expansions from the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PL No: 111-148). Support for coverage of routine patient care costs incurred when individuals enroll in clinical trials for the prevention, detection, or treatment of cancer and other life-threatening diseases. Support for legislation to ensure that government employees are able to attend educational meetings and conferences hosted by trade associations in their respective field, without compromising Congresss goal of enhanced federal accountability. Support for setting standards for essential health benefits, actuarial value and accreditation to better foster a cancer care system that balances access to comprehensive care and affordability.
Support for legislation to rebase the Medicare physician payment formula to stabilize physician payments. Support for legislation to insure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law for radiation therapy services.Support for structural changes that lead to delivering high-quality care for patients while increasing efficiencies and promoting Medicare sustainability; oppose radiation oncology benefit managers. Support for Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act (HR 1146). Support for ensuring radiation oncologists participation in the Medicare electronic health record incentive program. Support for preserving access to radiation therapy services under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Support for repeal of Medicare sequestration cuts under the Budget Control Act of 2011 Support for reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value. Support for H.R. 2914, Promoting Integrity in Medicare Act of 2013, which amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act (SSA) with respect to the general exceptions to both ownership and compensation arrangement prohibitions against physician self-referrals of Medicare patients to the entity with which a physician has a certain financial relationship. Support for H.R. 2810, the Medicare Patient Access and Quality Improvement Act of 2013 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to: (1) repeal sustainable growth rate (SGR) methodology from the determination of annual conversion factors in the formula for payment for physicians' services; and (2) prescribe an update to the single conversion factor for 2014 through 2018, as well as 2019 all subsequent years, of 0.5%. Support the SGR repeal and Medicare Beneficiary Access Improvement Act of 2013
Filing targets: Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), SENATE
Support legislation to increase the budget for the National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for fiscal year 2013 and 2014. Support for increased funding for radiation therapy cooperative groups within the National Cancer Institute.Support for the National Institutes of Health to recognize radiation oncology as an individual specialty in reporting systems to create more transparency of federal appropriations. Support for pediatric cancer research, including the Pediatric Research Equity Act (PREA) and the Best Pharmaceuticals for Children Act (BPCA).
Support a definition for meaningful use of health care technology that allows specialty physicians to benefit from incentive payments for the use of specialty-specific products. Support for national reporting database of medical errors related to the delivery of radiation therapy.Support efforts to raise awareness of nuclear safety culture issues and to improve safety in the medical use of radioactive materials and in all aspects of radiation use. Support for the development of an appropriate medical event definition. Support to ensure that patient care advances in biomedical research impacting patient care are not compromised by any policies imposed on the medical use and research applications of cesium chloride. Support modifications to the FDA review process of medical devices to consider interoperability issues. Support for implementation of patient protection and insurance expansions from the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PL No: 111-148). Support for coverage of routine patient care costs incurred when individuals enroll in clinical trials for the prevention, detection, or treatment of cancer and other life-threatening diseases. Support for legislation to ensure that government employees are able to attend educational meetings and conferences hosted by trade associations in their respective field, without compromising Congresss goal of enhanced federal accountability. Support for setting standards for essential health benefits, actuarial value and accreditation to better foster a cancer care system that balances access to comprehensive care and affordability. Support for improving the methods and timeliness of notice regarding drug shortages, identifying and assessing alternative manufacturing sites and entities for drugs and biologicals in shortage situation, and developing strategies to assess and address the impact of shortages on clinical trials. Support regulations to make patient-specific clinical trials data available for additional research purposes. Support for the Federally-facilitated Marketplace (FFM) and the standards for certification of health plans as qualified health plans (QHP) have been modified from 2014 in a manner that is responsive to the needs of individuals with cancer and other serious and life-threatening illnesses.
Filing targets: Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Energy, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), SENATE
Support for lifting the salary cap on medical physicists at Veterans Affairs radiation oncology service centers.
Support for protecting access to medical isotopes used in cancer treatments such as brachytherapy and sterotactic radiosurgery.
Support legislation to increase the budget for the National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for fiscal year 2013 and 2014. Support for increased funding for radiation therapy cooperative groups within the National Cancer Institute.Support for the National Institutes of Health to recognize radiation oncology as an individual specialty in reporting systems to create more transparency of federal appropriations. Support for pediatric cancer research, including the Pediatric Research Equity Act (PREA) and the Best Pharmaceuticals for Children Act (BPCA).
Support for legislation to rebase the Medicare physician payment formula to stabilize physician payments. Support for legislation to insure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law for radiation therapy services.Support for structural changes that lead to delivering high-quality care for patients while increasing efficiencies and promoting Medicare sustainability; oppose radiation oncology benefit managers. Support for Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act (HR 1146). Support for ensuring radiation oncologists participation in the Medicare electronic health record incentive program. Support for preserving access to radiation therapy services under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Support for repeal of Medicare sequestration cuts under the Budget Control Act of 2011 Support for reforming the way Medicare pays for radiation oncology services by tying payments to quality and value. Support for H.R. 2477, the Planning Actively for Cancer Treatment (PACT) Act, to establish a new Medicare service for cancer care planning and coordination. Support for H.R. 2914, Promoting Integrity in Medicare Act of 2013, which amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act (SSA) with respect to the general exceptions to both ownership and compensation arrangement prohibitions against physician self-referrals of Medicare patients to the entity with which a physician has a certain financial relationship. Support for H.R. 2810, the Medicare Patient Access and Quality Improvement Act of 2013 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to: (1) repeal sustainable growth rate (SGR) methodology from the determination of annual conversion factors in the formula for payment for physicians' services; and (2) prescribe an update to the single conversion factor for 2014 through 2018, as well as 2019 all subsequent years, of 0.5%. Support the SGR repeal and Medicare Beneficiary Access Improvement Act of 2013
Filing targets: Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Energy, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
Support a definition for meaningful use of health care technology that allows specialty physicians to benefit from incentive payments for the use of specialty-specific products. Support for national reporting database of medical errors related to the delivery of radiation therapy.Support efforts to raise awareness of nuclear safety culture issues and to improve safety in the medical use of radioactive materials and in all aspects of radiation use. Support for the development of an appropriate medical event definition. Support to ensure that patient care advances in biomedical research impacting patient care are not compromised by any policies imposed on the medical use and research applications of cesium chloride. Support modifications to the FDA review process of medical devices to consider interoperability issues. Support for implementation of patient protection and insurance expansions from the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PL No: 111-148). Support for coverage of routine patient care costs incurred when individuals enroll in clinical trials for the prevention, detection, or treatment of cancer and other life-threatening diseases. Support for legislation to ensure that government employees are able to attend educational meetings and conferences hosted by trade associations in their respective field, without compromising Congresss goal of enhanced federal accountability. Support for setting standards for essential health benefits, actuarial value and accreditation to better foster a cancer care system that balances access to comprehensive care and affordability. Support for improving the methods and timeliness of notice regarding drug shortages, identifying and assessing alternative manufacturing sites and entities for drugs and biologicals in shortage situation, and developing strategies to assess and address the impact of shortages on clinical trials.
Support for protecting access to medical isotopes used in cancer treatments such as brachytherapy and sterotactic radiosurgery.
Support legislation to increase the budget for the National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for fiscal year 2013 and 2014. Support for increased funding for radiation therapy cooperative groups within the National Cancer Institute.Support for the National Institutes of Health to recognize radiation oncology as an individual specialty in reporting systems to create more transparency of federal appropriations. Support for pediatric cancer research, including the Pediatric Research Equity Act (PREA) and the Best Pharmaceuticals for Children Act (BPCA).
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Energy, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
Support for protecting access to medical isotopes used in cancer treatments such as brachytherapy and sterotactic radiosurgery.
Support a definition for meaningful use of health care technology that allows specialty physicians to benefit from incentive payments for the use of specialty-specific products. Support for national reporting database of medical errors related to the delivery of radiation therapy.Support efforts to raise awareness of nuclear safety culture issues and to improve safety in the medical use of radioactive materials and in all aspects of radiation use. Support for the development of an appropriate medical event definition. Support to ensure that patient care advances in biomedical research impacting patient care are not compromised by any policies imposed on the medical use and research applications of cesium chloride. Support modifications to the FDA review process of medical devices to consider interoperability issues. Support for implementation of patient protection and insurance expansions from the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PL No: 111-148). Support for coverage of routine patient care costs incurred when individuals enroll in clinical trials for the prevention, detection, or treatment of cancer and other life-threatening diseases. Support for legislation to ensure that government employees are able to attend educational meetings and conferences hosted by trade associations in their respective field, without compromising Congresss goal of enhanced federal accountability. Support for setting standards for essential health benefits, actuarial value and accreditation to better foster a cancer care system that balances access to comprehensive care and affordability. Support for improving the methods and timeliness of notice regarding drug shortages, identifying and assessing alternative manufacturing sites and entities for drugs and biologicals in shortage situation, and developing strategies to assess and address the impact of shortages on clinical trials.
Support legislation to increase the budget for the National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for fiscal year 2013 and 2014. Support for increased funding for radiation therapy cooperative groups within the National Cancer Institute.Support for the National Institutes of Health to recognize radiation oncology as an individual specialty in reporting systems to create more transparency of federal appropriations. Support for pediatric cancer research, including the Pediatric Research Equity Act (PREA) and the Best Pharmaceuticals for Children Act (BPCA).
Support for lifting the salary cap on medical physicists at Veterans Affairs radiation oncology service centers.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Energy, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
Support legislation to increase the budget for the National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for fiscal year 2013 and 2014. Support for increased funding for radiation therapy cooperative groups within the National Cancer Institute.Support for the National Institutes of Health to recognize radiation oncology as an individual specialty in reporting systems to create more transparency of federal appropriations. Support for pediatric cancer research, including the Pediatric Research Equity Act (PREA) and the Best Pharmaceuticals for Children Act (BPCA).
Support for lifting the salary cap on medical physicists at Veterans Affairs radiation oncology service centers.
Support for legislation to rebase the Medicare physician payment formula to stabilize physician payments. Support for legislation to insure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law for radiation therapy services.Support for structural changes that lead to delivering high-quality care for patients while increasing efficiencies and promoting Medicare sustainability; oppose radiation oncology benefit managers. Support for Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act (HR 1146). Support for repealing the establishment of an Independent Payment Advisory Board that would develop and submit detailed proposals to reduce the per capita rate of growth in Medicare spending, specifically the Medicare Decisions Accountability Act of 2011 (H.R. 452) (S 2118). Support for ensuring radiation oncologists participation in the Medicare electronic health record incentive program. Support for preserving access to radiation therapy services under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Support for repeal of Medicare sequestration cuts under the Budget Control Act of 2011
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Energy, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
Support for legislation to rebase the Medicare physician payment formula to stabilize physician payments. Support for legislation to insure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law for radiation therapy services. Support for structural changes that lead to delivering high-quality care for patients while increasing efficiencies and promoting Medicare sustainability; oppose radiation oncology benefit managers. Support for Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act (HR 2104). Support for repealing the establishment of an Independent Payment Advisory Board that would develop and submit detailed proposals to reduce the per capita rate of growth in Medicare spending, specifically the Medicare Decisions Accountability Act of 2011 (H.R. 452) (S 2118). Support for ensuring radiation oncologists participation in the Medicare electronic health record incentive program. Research of legislation to exempt certain requests by physicians for consultations by radiation oncologists (HR 4127). Support for preserving access to radiation therapy services under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Support for repeal of Medicare sequestration cuts under the Budget Control Act of 2011
Support for protecting access to medical isotopes used in cancer treatments such as brachytherapy and sterotactic radiosurgery. Support the development of domestic isotope production, specifically the American Medical Isotope Production Act of 2011 (S. 99).
Support for lifting the salary cap on medical physicists at Veterans Affairs radiation oncology service centers.
Support legislation to increase the budget for the National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for fiscal year 2011 and 2012. Support for increased funding for radiation therapy cooperative groups within the National Cancer Institute. Support for the National Institutes of Health to recognize radiation oncology as an individual specialty in reporting systems to create more transparency of federal appropriations. Support for pediatric cancer research, including the Pediatric Research Equity Act (PREA) and the Best Pharmaceuticals for Children Act (BPCA).
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Energy, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
Support legislation to increase the budget for the National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for fiscal year 2011 and 2012. Support for increased funding for radiation therapy cooperative groups within the National Cancer Institute. Support for the National Institutes of Health to recognize radiation oncology as an individual specialty in reporting systems to create more transparency of federal appropriations. Support for pediatric cancer research, including the Pediatric Research Equity Act (PREA) and the Best Pharmaceuticals for Children Act (BPCA).
Support for legislation to rebase the Medicare physician payment formula to stabilize physician payments. Support for legislation to insure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law for radiation therapy services. Support for structural changes that lead to delivering high-quality care for patients while increasing efficiencies and promoting Medicare sustainability; oppose radiation oncology benefit managers. Support for Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act (HR 2104). Support for repealing the establishment of an Independent Payment Advisory Board that would develop and submit detailed proposals to reduce the per capita rate of growth in Medicare spending, specifically the Medicare Decisions Accountability Act of 2011 (H.R. 452) (S 2118). Support for ensuring radiation oncologists participation in the Medicare electronic health record incentive program. Research of legislation to exempt certain requests by physicians for consultations by radiation oncologists (HR 4127). Support for preserving access to radiation therapy services under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Support for repeal of Medicare sequestration cuts under the Budget Control Act of 2011
Support for lifting the salary cap on medical physicists at Veterans Affairs radiation oncology service centers.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Energy, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
Support for lifting the salary cap on medical physicists at Veterans Affairs radiation oncology service centers.
Support legislation to increase the budget for the National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for fiscal year 2011 and 2012. Support for increased funding for radiation therapy cooperative groups within the National Cancer Institute. Support for the National Institutes of Health to recognize radiation oncology as an individual specialty in reporting systems to create more transparency of federal appropriations. Support for pediatric cancer research, including the Pediatric Research Equity Act (PREA) and the Best Pharmaceuticals for Children Act (BPCA).
Support for protecting access to medical isotopes used in cancer treatments such as brachytherapy and sterotactic radiosurgery. Support the development of domestic isotope production, specifically the American Medical Isotope Production Act of 2011 (S. 99).
Support for legislation to rebase the Medicare physician payment formula to stabilize physician payments. Support for legislation to insure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law for radiation therapy services. Support for structural changes that lead to delivering high-quality care for patients while increasing efficiencies and promoting Medicare sustainability; oppose radiation oncology benefit managers. Support for Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act (HR 2104). Support for repealing the establishment of an Independent Payment Advisory Board that would develop and submit detailed proposals to reduce the per capita rate of growth in Medicare spending, specifically the Medicare Decisions Accountability Act of 2011 (H.R. 452) (S 2118). Support for ensuring radiation oncologists participation in the Medicare electronic health record incentive program. Research of legislation to exempt certain requests by physicians for consultations by radiation oncologists (HR 4127).
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Energy, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
Support for legislation to rebase the Medicare physician payment formula to stabilize physician payments. Support for legislation to insure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law for radiation therapy services. Support for structural changes that lead to delivering high-quality care for patients while increasing efficiencies and promoting Medicare sustainability; oppose radiation oncology benefit managers. Support for Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act (HR 2104). Support for repealing the establishment of an Independent Payment Advisory Board that would develop and submit detailed proposals to reduce the per capita rate of growth in Medicare spending, specifically the Medicare Decisions Accountability Act of 2011 (H.R. 452) (S 2118). Support for ensuring radiation oncologists participation in the Medicare electronic health record incentive program. Research of legislation to exempt certain requests by physicians for consultations by radiation oncologists (HR 4127).
Support for lifting the salary cap on medical physicists at Veterans Affairs radiation oncology service centers.
Support legislation to increase the budget for the National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for fiscal year 2011 and 2012. Support for increased funding for radiation therapy cooperative groups within the National Cancer Institute. Support for the National Institutes of Health to recognize radiation oncology as an individual specialty in reporting systems to create more transparency of federal appropriations.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Energy, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
Support a definition for meaningful use of health care technology that allows specialty physicians to benefit from incentive payments for the use of specialty-specific products. Support for national reporting database of medical errors related to the delivery of radiation therapy. Support for the development of domestic medical isotope production, specifically the American Medical Isotope Production Act of 2011 (S. 99). Support efforts to raise awareness of nuclear safety culture issues and to improve safety in the medical use of radioactive materials and in all aspects of radiation use. Support for the development of an appropriate medical event definition. Support to ensure that patient care advances in biomedical research impacting patient care are not compromised by any policies imposed on the medical use and research applications of cesium chloride. Support to update the operation of the 510(k) program and the way Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) uses science in its decision making process. Support for implementation of patient protection and insurance expansions from the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PL No: 111-148). Support for setting conditions for lawsuits arising from health care liability claims, specifically the Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-cost, Timely Healthcare (HEALTH) Act of 2011 (H.R. 5).
To protect access to medical isotopes used in cancer treatments such as brachytherapy and sterotactic radiosurgery. Development of domestic isotope production, specifically the American Medical Isotope Production Act of 2011 (S. 99).
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Energy, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), SENATE
Support legislation to increase the budget for the National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for fiscal year 2011 and 2012.
Support a definition for meaningful use of health care technology that allows specialty physicians to benefit from incentive payments for the use of specialty-specific products. Support for national reporting database of medical errors related to the delivery of radiation therapy. Support efforts to raise awareness of nuclear safety culture issues and to improve safety in the medical use of radioactive materials and in all aspects of radiation use. Support for the development of an appropriate medical event definition. Support to ensure that patient care advances in biomedical research impacting patient care are not compromised by any policies imposed on the medical use and research applications of cesium chloride. Support modifications to the FDA review process of medical devices to consider interoperability issues. Support for implementation of patient protection and insurance expansions from the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PL No: 111-148). Support for setting conditions for lawsuits arising from health care liability claims, specifically the Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-cost, Timely Healthcare (HEALTH) Act of 2011 (H.R. 5). Support coverage of routine patient care costs incurred when individuals enroll in clinical trials for the prevention, detection, or treatment of cancer and other life-threatening diseases.
Support for lifting the salary cap on medical physicists at Veterans Affairs radiation oncology service centers.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Energy, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
Support legislation to increase the budget for the National Institutes of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for fiscal year 2011 and 2012.
Support a definition for meaningful use of health care technology that allows specialty physicians to benefit from incentive payments for the use of specialty-specific products. Support for national reporting database of medical errors related to the delivery of radiation therapy. Support efforts to raise awareness of nuclear safety culture issues and to improve safety in the medical use of radioactive materials and in all aspects of radiation use. Support for the development of an appropriate medical event definition. Support to ensure that patient care advances in biomedical research impacting patient care are not compromised by any policies imposed on the medical use and research applications of cesium chloride. Support modifications to the FDA review process of medical devices to consider interoperability issues. Support for implementation of patient protection and insurance expansions from the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PL No: 111-148). Support for setting conditions for lawsuits arising from health care liability claims, specifically the Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-cost, Timely Healthcare (HEALTH) Act of 2011 (H.R. 5).
Support for lifting the salary cap on medical physicists at Veterans Affairs radiation oncology service centers.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Energy, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
To protect access to medical isotopes used in cancer treatments such as brachytherapy and sterotactic radiosurgery. Development of domestic isotope production, specifically the American Medical Isotope Production Act of 2011 (S. 99).
Support a definition for meaningful use of health care technology that allows specialty physicians to benefit from incentive payments for the use of specialty-specific products. Support for national reporting database of medical errors related to the delivery of radiation therapy. Support efforts to raise awareness of nuclear safety culture issues and to improve safety in the medical use of radioactive materials and in all aspects of radiation use. Support for the development of an appropriate medical event definition. Support to ensure that patient care advances in biomedical research impacting patient care are not compromised by any policies imposed on the medical use and research applications of cesium chloride. Support modifications to the FDA review process of medical devices to consider interoperability issues. Support for implementation of patient protection and insurance expansions from the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PL No: 111-148). Support for setting conditions for lawsuits arising from health care liability claims, specifically the Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-cost, Timely Healthcare (HEALTH) Act of 2011 (H.R. 5).
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Energy, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), SENATE
To protect access to medical isotopes used in cancer treatments such as brachytherapy and sterotactic radiosurgery. Development of domestic isotope production, specifically the American Medical Isotope Production Act of 2011 (S. 99).
Support a definition for meaningful use of health care technology that allows specialty physicians to benefit from incentive payments for the use of specialty-specific products. Support for national reporting database of medical errors related to the delivery of radiation therapy. Support for the development of domestic medical isotope production, specifically the American Medical Isotope Production Act of 2011 (S. 99). Support efforts to raise awareness of nuclear safety culture issues and to improve safety in the medical use of radioactive materials and in all aspects of radiation use. Support for the development of an appropriate medical event definition. Support to ensure that patient care advances in biomedical research impacting patient care are not compromised by any policies imposed on the medical use and research applications of cesium chloride. Support to update the operation of the 510(k) program and the way Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) uses science in its decision making process. Support for implementation of patient protection and insurance expansions from the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PL No: 111-148). Support for setting conditions for lawsuits arising from health care liability claims, specifically the Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-cost, Timely Healthcare (HEALTH) Act of 2011 (H.R. 5).
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Energy, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), SENATE
Support a definition for meaningful use of health care technology that allows specialty physicians to benefit from incentive payments for the use of specialty-specific products. Support for national reporting database of medical errors related to the delivery of radiation therapy.Support for the development of domestic medical isotope production, specifically the American Medical Isotope Production Act of 2010 (H.R. 3276). Support efforts to raise awareness of nuclear safety culture issues and to improve safety in the medical use of radioactive materials and in all aspects of radiation use. Support to ensure that patient care and advances in biomedical research impacting patient care are not compromised by any policies imposed on the medical use and research applications of cesium chloride. Support to update the operation of the 510(k) program and the way Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) uses science in its decision making process. Support for implementation of patient protection and insurance expansions from the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PL No: 111-148).
To protect access to medical isotopes used in cancer treatments such as brachytherapy and sterotactic radiosurgery. Development of domestic medical isotope production, specifically the American Medical Isotope Production Act of 2010 (H.R. 3276).
Support for the Veterans' Health and Radiation Safety Act (H.R. 4062) to ensure oversight of radiation oncology procedures are carried out in an effective and efficient manner while maintaining patient safety.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Energy, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), SENATE
Support for legislation to rebase the Medicare physician payment formula to stabilize physician payments. Support for legislation to insure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law for radiation therapy services. Support for structural changes that lead to delivering high-quality care for patients while increasing efficiencies and promoting Medicare sustainability; oppose radiation oncology benefit managers. Support for Medicare and Medicaid Extenders Act of 2010 (H.R. 4994) to avoid a 25 percent cut to physicians' Medicare payments in 2012. Support for Comprehensive Cancer Care Improvement Act of 2009 (H.R.1844) to expand cancer care planning, comprehensive symptom management and to authorize demonstrations for hospice and palliative care for cancer patients. Support for Medicare Cancer Patient Database and Coverage Act of 2009 (H.R. 3095) to provide Medicare coverage for cancer patients. Support for Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act of 2010 (S. 3737, H.R. 3652).
Support a definition for meaningful use of health care technology that allows specialty physicians to benefit from incentive payments for the use of specialty-specific products. Support for national reporting database of medical errors related to the delivery of radiation therapy. Support for the development of domestic medical isotope production, specifically the American Medical Isotope Production Act of 2010 (H.R. 3276). Support efforts to raise awareness of nuclear safety culture issues and to improve safety in the medical use of radioactive materials and in all aspects of radiation use. Support to ensure that patient care and advances in biomedical research impacting patient care are not compromised by any policies imposed on the medical use and research applications of cesium chloride. Support to update the operation of the 510(k) program and the way Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) uses science in its decision making process. Support for implementation of patient protection and insurance expansions from the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PL No: 111-148).
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Energy, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), SENATE
To protect access to medical isotopes used in cancer treatments such as brachytherapy and sterotactic radiosurgery. Development of domestic medical isotope production, specifically the American Medical Isotope Production Act of 2010 (H.R. 3276).
Support for the Veterans' Health and Radiation Safety Act (H.R. 4062) to ensure oversight of radiation oncology procedures are carried out in an effective and efficient manner while maintaining patient safety.
Support a definition for meaningful use of health care technology that allows specialty physicians to benefit from incentive payments for the use of specialty-specific products. Support for national reporting database of medical errors related to the delivery of radiation therapy. Support for the development of domestic medical isotope production, specifically American Medical Isotope Production Act of 2010 (H.R. 3276). Support to update the operation of the 510(k) program and the way Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) uses science in its decision making process. Support for implementation of patient protection and insurance expansions from the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PL No: 111-148).
Support for Fiscal 2011 Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations (S. 3686, H.R. 3293) to increase the budget for the National Institutes of Health.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Energy, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), SENATE
Support for legislation to rebase the Medicare physician payment formula to stabilize physician payments, including support for the Medicare Physician Fairness Act of 2009 (S. 1776) and the Medicare Physician Payment Reform Act (H.R. 3961). Support for American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010 (H.R. 4213) to delay a 21% cut to physicians' Medicare paymentsuntil 2012. Support for legislation to insure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law for radiation therapy services. Comprehensive Cancer Care Improvement Act of 2009 (H.R. 1844) to expand cancer care planning, comprehensive symptom management and to authorize demonstrations for hospice and palliative care for cancer patients. Support for structural changes that lead to delivering high-quality care for patients while increasing efficiencies and promoting Medicare sustainability; oppose radiation oncology benefit managers. Support for Medicare Cancer Patient Database and Coverage Act of 2009 (H.R. 3095) to provide Medicare coverage for cancer patients. Support for the Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act of 2009 (H.R. 3652) for the credentialing of radiation therapy technologists.
Support for the Veterans' Health and Radiation Safety Act (H.R. 4062) to ensure oversight of radiation oncology procedures are carried out in an effective and efficient manner while maintaining patient safety.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Energy, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), SENATE
Support for legislation to rebase the Medicare physician payment formula to stabilize physician payments, including support for the Medicare Physician Fairness Act of 2009 (S. 1776) and the Medicare Physician Payment Reform Act (H.R. 3961). Support for legislation to insure patient safety and preserve the integrity of the Medicare program by ending abuses of the physician self-referral law for radiation therapy services. Comprehensive Cancer Care Improvement Act of 2009 (H.R. 1844) to expand cancer care planning, comprehensive symptom management and to authorize demonstrations for hospice and palliative care for cancer patients. Support for structural changes that lead to delivering high-quality care for patients while increasing efficiencies and promoting Medicare sustainability; oppose radiation oncology benefit managers. Support for Medicare Cancer Patient Database and Coverage Act of 2009 (H.R. 3095) to provide Medicare coverage for cancer patients. Oppose Gregg amendment to health care reform requiring public reporting of quality data. Support for the Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act of 2009 (H.R. 3652) for the credentialing of radiation therapy technologists.
To protect access to medical isotopes used in cancer treatments such as brachytherapy and stereotactic radiosurgery. Development of domestic medical isotope production, specifically the American Medical Isotope Production Act of 2010 (H.R. 3276).
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Energy, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), SENATE
Support for the Access to Cancer Clinical Trials Act of 2009 (S. 488, H.R. 716) to provide access to clinical trials for cancer patients. Support for health care reform provisions in the America's Healthy Future Act (H.R. 3200), the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (H.R. 3590), and the Affordable Health Choices Act (S. 1796) to reform health care through a combination of public and private approaches to cover medically necessary services; support review and development of national workforce strategy; support elimination of pre-existing condition limitations; support medical liability reform; support consumer protection from annual and lifetime insurance limits; provide funding for comparative effectiveness research; and support expanded access to and use of regular health assessments and preventive services, including early screening and detection. Support a definition for meaningful use of health care technology that allows specialty physicians to benefit from incentive payments for the use of specialty-specific products. Support for the development of domestic medical isotope production, specifically American Medical Isotope Production Act of 2010 (H.R. 3276). Support for national reporting database of medical errors related to the delivery of radiation therapy.
To protect access to medical isotopes used in cancer treatments such as brachytherapy and stereotactic radiosurgery. Development of domestic medical isotope production, specifically the American Medical Isotope Production Act of 2010 (H.R. 3276).
Support for increasing cancer research funding, including support for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for FY 2010 (H.R. 3293); oppose Sessions-McCaskill amendment to establish discretionary spending caps for NCI.
Support for the Veterans' Health and Radiation Safety Act (H.R. 4062) to ensure oversight of radiation oncology procedures are carried out in an effective and efficient manner while maintaining patient safety.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Energy, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), SENATE