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Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018
Client: WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS, INC. · Firm: WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS, INC.
Advocated for CMS to allow the translation of the CAHPS survey into additional languages. Advocated for CMS to adjust plan audits in a manner that would be less administratively burdensome. Advocated for fairness in Medicare Advantage Stars Quality measurements. H.R. 3168, SNP Reauthorization Act of 2017 - Provisions related to special needs plans for dual eligible individuals (DSNPs). S.1827, KIDS Act of 2017 - Provisions related to the Childrens Health Insurance Program. H.R. 3921, HEALTHY KIDS Act - Provisions related to the Childrens Health Insurance Program. H.R. 1892, The Bipartisan Budget Act - provisions related to Special Needs Plans (SNPs), Childrens Health Insurance Program (CHIP), Health Insurance Tax (HIT) and Medicare Advantage Star Quality Ratings. H.R. 1625, Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2018 - advocated for inclusion of provisions related to Medicare Advantage Star Quality Ratings.
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WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS, INC. via WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS, INC.
2018 · third_quarter · 3A
Advocated for CMS to allow the translation of the CAHPS survey into additional languages. Advocated for fairness in Medicare Advantage Stars Quality measurements. H.R. 6, The Opioid Treatment and Prevention Act - provisions related to Institutes for Mental Disease (IMD), Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs (PDMP). H.R. 3325/S.428, Advancing Care for Exceptional Kids Act (ACE Kids) - provisions related to access to services for medically complex children. H.R. 5963/S.3063 - provisions related to the annual fee on health insurance providers. H.R. 6470/S.3158, FY19 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Bill - provisions related to Medicare, Childrens Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and Medicare Advantage Star Quality Ratings.
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Advocated for CMS to allow the translation of the CAHPS survey into additional languages. Advocated for CMS to adjust plan audits in a manner that would be less administratively burdensome. Advocated for fairness in Medicare Advantage Stars Quality measurements. H.R. 3168, SNP Reauthorization Act of 2017 - Provisions related to special needs plans for dual eligible individuals (DSNPs). S.1827, KIDS Act of 2017 - Provisions related to the Childrens Health Insurance Program. H.R. 3921, HEALTHY KIDS Act - Provisions related to the Childrens Health Insurance Program. H.R. 1892, The Bipartisan Budget Act - provisions related to Special Needs Plans (SNPs), Childrens Health Insurance Program (CHIP), Health Insurance Tax (HIT) and Medicare Advantage Star Quality Ratings. H.R. 1625, Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2018 - advocated for inclusion of provisions related to Medicare Advantage Star Quality Ratings.
SNP Reauthorization Act of 2017
Client: WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS, INC. · Firm: WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS, INC.
Advocated for CMS to allow the translation of the CAHPS survey into additional languages. Advocated for CMS to adjust plan audits in a manner that would be less administratively burdensome. Advocated for fairness in Medicare Advantage Stars Quality measurements. H.R. 3168, SNP Reauthorization Act of 2017 - Provisions related to special needs plans for dual eligible individuals (DSNPs). S.1827, KIDS Act of 2017 - Provisions related to the Childrens Health Insurance Program. H.R. 3921, HEALTHY KIDS Act - Provisions related to the Childrens Health Insurance Program. H.R. 1892, The Bipartisan Budget Act - provisions related to Special Needs Plans (SNPs), Childrens Health Insurance Program (CHIP), Health Insurance Tax (HIT) and Medicare Advantage Star Quality Ratings. H.R. 1625, Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2018 - advocated for inclusion of provisions related to Medicare Advantage Star Quality Ratings.
Advocated for CMS to allow the translation of the CAHPS survey into additional languages. Advocated for fairness in Medicare Advantage Stars Quality measurements. H.R. 6, The Opioid Treatment and Prevention Act - provisions related to Institutes for Mental Disease (IMD), Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs (PDMP). H.R. 3325/S.428, Advancing Care for Exceptional Kids Act (ACE Kids) - provisions related to access to services for medically complex children. H.R. 5963/S.3063 - provisions related to the annual fee on health insurance providers. H.R. 6470/S.3158, FY19 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Bill - provisions related to Medicare, Childrens Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and Medicare Advantage Star Quality Ratings.
Advocated for CMS to allow the translation of the CAHPS survey into additional languages. Advocated for fairness in Medicare Advantage Stars Quality measurements. H.R. 6, The Opioid Treatment and Prevention Act - provisions related to Institutes for Mental Disease (IMD), Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs (PDMP). H.R. 3325/S.428, Advancing Care for Exceptional Kids Act (ACE Kids) - provisions related to access to services for medically complex children. H.R. 5963/S.3063 - provisions related to the annual fee on health insurance providers. H.R. 6470/S.3158, FY19 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Bill - provisions related to Medicare, Childrens Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and Medicare Advantage Star Quality Ratings.
Advocated for CMS to allow the translation of the CAHPS survey into additional languages. Advocated for fairness in Medicare Advantage Stars Quality measurements. H.R. 6, The Opioid Treatment and Prevention Act - provisions related to Institutes for Mental Disease (IMD), Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs (PDMP). H.R. 3325/S.428, Advancing Care for Exceptional Kids Act (ACE Kids) - provisions related to access to services for medically complex children. H.R. 5963/S.3063 - provisions related to the annual fee on health insurance providers. H.R. 6470/S.3158, FY19 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Bill - provisions related to Medicare, Childrens Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and Medicare Advantage Star Quality Ratings.
Advocated for CMS to allow the translation of the CAHPS survey into additional languages. Advocated for fairness in Medicare Advantage Stars Quality measurements. H.R. 6, The Opioid Treatment and Prevention Act - provisions related to Institutes for Mental Disease (IMD), Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs (PDMP). S.3120, Helping End Addiction and Lessen Substance Abuse Disorders Act (HEAL Act) - provisions related to Institutes for Mental Disease (IMD), Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs (PDMP). H.R. 3325/S.428, Advancing Care for Exceptional Kids Act (ACE Kids) - provisions related to access to services for medically complex children. H.R. 5963 - provisions related to the annual fee on health insurance providers. FY19 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Bill - provisions related to Medicare, Childrens Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and Medicare Advantage Star Quality Ratings.
Advocated for CMS to allow the translation of the CAHPS survey into additional languages. Advocated for CMS to adjust plan audits in a manner that would be less administratively burdensome. Advocated for fairness in Medicare Advantage Stars Quality measurements. H.R. 3168, SNP Reauthorization Act of 2017 - Provisions related to special needs plans for dual eligible individuals (DSNPs). S.1827, KIDS Act of 2017 - Provisions related to the Childrens Health Insurance Program. H.R. 3921, HEALTHY KIDS Act - Provisions related to the Childrens Health Insurance Program. H.R. 1892, The Bipartisan Budget Act - provisions related to Special Needs Plans (SNPs), Childrens Health Insurance Program (CHIP), Health Insurance Tax (HIT) and Medicare Advantage Star Quality Ratings. H.R. 1625, Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2018 - advocated for inclusion of provisions related to Medicare Advantage Star Quality Ratings.
To delay the reimposition of the annual fee on health insurance providers until after 2020.
Client: WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS, INC. · Firm: WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS, INC.
Advocated for CMS to allow the translation of the CAHPS survey into additional languages. Advocated for fairness in Medicare Advantage Stars Quality measurements. H.R. 6, The Opioid Treatment and Prevention Act - provisions related to Institutes for Mental Disease (IMD), Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs (PDMP). H.R. 3325/S.428, Advancing Care for Exceptional Kids Act (ACE Kids) - provisions related to access to services for medically complex children. H.R. 5963/S.3063 - provisions related to the annual fee on health insurance providers. H.R. 6470/S.3158, FY19 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Bill - provisions related to Medicare, Childrens Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and Medicare Advantage Star Quality Ratings.
To delay the reimposition of the annual fee on health insurance providers until after 2020.
Client: WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS, INC. · Firm: WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS, INC.
Advocated for CMS to allow the translation of the CAHPS survey into additional languages. Advocated for fairness in Medicare Advantage Stars Quality measurements. H.R. 6, The Opioid Treatment and Prevention Act - provisions related to Institutes for Mental Disease (IMD), Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs (PDMP). H.R. 3325/S.428, Advancing Care for Exceptional Kids Act (ACE Kids) - provisions related to access to services for medically complex children. H.R. 5963/S.3063 - provisions related to the annual fee on health insurance providers. H.R. 6470/S.3158, FY19 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Bill - provisions related to Medicare, Childrens Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and Medicare Advantage Star Quality Ratings.
To delay the reimposition of the annual fee on health insurance providers until after 2020.
Client: WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS, INC. · Firm: WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS, INC.
Advocated for CMS to allow the translation of the CAHPS survey into additional languages. Advocated for fairness in Medicare Advantage Stars Quality measurements. H.R. 6, The Opioid Treatment and Prevention Act - provisions related to Institutes for Mental Disease (IMD), Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs (PDMP). S.3120, Helping End Addiction and Lessen Substance Abuse Disorders Act (HEAL Act) - provisions related to Institutes for Mental Disease (IMD), Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs (PDMP). H.R. 3325/S.428, Advancing Care for Exceptional Kids Act (ACE Kids) - provisions related to access to services for medically complex children. H.R. 5963 - provisions related to the annual fee on health insurance providers. FY19 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Bill - provisions related to Medicare, Childrens Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and Medicare Advantage Star Quality Ratings.
To delay the reimposition of the annual fee on health insurance providers until after 2020.
Client: WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS, INC. · Firm: WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS, INC.
Advocated for CMS to allow the translation of the CAHPS survey into additional languages. Advocated for fairness in Medicare Advantage Stars Quality measurements. H.R. 6, The Opioid Treatment and Prevention Act - provisions related to Institutes for Mental Disease (IMD), Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs (PDMP). H.R. 3325/S.428, Advancing Care for Exceptional Kids Act (ACE Kids) - provisions related to access to services for medically complex children. H.R. 5963/S.3063 - provisions related to the annual fee on health insurance providers. H.R. 6470/S.3158, FY19 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Bill - provisions related to Medicare, Childrens Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and Medicare Advantage Star Quality Ratings.
SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act
Client: WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS, INC. · Firm: WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS, INC.
Advocated for CMS to allow the translation of the CAHPS survey into additional languages. Advocated for fairness in Medicare Advantage Stars Quality measurements. H.R. 6, The Opioid Treatment and Prevention Act - provisions related to Institutes for Mental Disease (IMD), Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs (PDMP). H.R. 3325/S.428, Advancing Care for Exceptional Kids Act (ACE Kids) - provisions related to access to services for medically complex children. H.R. 5963/S.3063 - provisions related to the annual fee on health insurance providers. H.R. 6470/S.3158, FY19 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Bill - provisions related to Medicare, Childrens Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and Medicare Advantage Star Quality Ratings.
SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act
Client: WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS, INC. · Firm: WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS, INC.
Advocated for CMS to allow the translation of the CAHPS survey into additional languages. Advocated for fairness in Medicare Advantage Stars Quality measurements. H.R. 6, The Opioid Treatment and Prevention Act - provisions related to Institutes for Mental Disease (IMD), Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs (PDMP). S.3120, Helping End Addiction and Lessen Substance Abuse Disorders Act (HEAL Act) - provisions related to Institutes for Mental Disease (IMD), Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs (PDMP). H.R. 3325/S.428, Advancing Care for Exceptional Kids Act (ACE Kids) - provisions related to access to services for medically complex children. H.R. 5963 - provisions related to the annual fee on health insurance providers. FY19 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Bill - provisions related to Medicare, Childrens Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and Medicare Advantage Star Quality Ratings.
SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act
Client: WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS, INC. · Firm: WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS, INC.
Advocated for CMS to allow the translation of the CAHPS survey into additional languages. Advocated for fairness in Medicare Advantage Stars Quality measurements. H.R. 6, The Opioid Treatment and Prevention Act - provisions related to Institutes for Mental Disease (IMD), Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs (PDMP). H.R. 3325/S.428, Advancing Care for Exceptional Kids Act (ACE Kids) - provisions related to access to services for medically complex children. H.R. 5963/S.3063 - provisions related to the annual fee on health insurance providers. H.R. 6470/S.3158, FY19 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Bill - provisions related to Medicare, Childrens Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and Medicare Advantage Star Quality Ratings.
SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act
Client: WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS, INC. · Firm: WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS, INC.
Advocated for CMS to allow the translation of the CAHPS survey into additional languages. Advocated for fairness in Medicare Advantage Stars Quality measurements. H.R. 6, The Opioid Treatment and Prevention Act - provisions related to Institutes for Mental Disease (IMD), Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs (PDMP). H.R. 3325/S.428, Advancing Care for Exceptional Kids Act (ACE Kids) - provisions related to access to services for medically complex children. H.R. 5963/S.3063 - provisions related to the annual fee on health insurance providers. H.R. 6470/S.3158, FY19 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Bill - provisions related to Medicare, Childrens Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and Medicare Advantage Star Quality Ratings.
Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019
Client: WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS, INC. · Firm: WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS, INC.
Advocated for CMS to allow the translation of the CAHPS survey into additional languages. Advocated for fairness in Medicare Advantage Stars Quality measurements. H.R. 6, The Opioid Treatment and Prevention Act - provisions related to Institutes for Mental Disease (IMD), Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs (PDMP). H.R. 3325/S.428, Advancing Care for Exceptional Kids Act (ACE Kids) - provisions related to access to services for medically complex children. H.R. 5963/S.3063 - provisions related to the annual fee on health insurance providers. H.R. 6470/S.3158, FY19 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Bill - provisions related to Medicare, Childrens Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and Medicare Advantage Star Quality Ratings.
Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019
Client: WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS, INC. · Firm: WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS, INC.
Advocated for CMS to allow the translation of the CAHPS survey into additional languages. Advocated for fairness in Medicare Advantage Stars Quality measurements. H.R. 6, The Opioid Treatment and Prevention Act - provisions related to Institutes for Mental Disease (IMD), Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs (PDMP). H.R. 3325/S.428, Advancing Care for Exceptional Kids Act (ACE Kids) - provisions related to access to services for medically complex children. H.R. 5963/S.3063 - provisions related to the annual fee on health insurance providers. H.R. 6470/S.3158, FY19 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Bill - provisions related to Medicare, Childrens Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and Medicare Advantage Star Quality Ratings.
Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019
Client: WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS, INC. · Firm: WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS, INC.
Advocated for CMS to allow the translation of the CAHPS survey into additional languages. Advocated for fairness in Medicare Advantage Stars Quality measurements. H.R. 6, The Opioid Treatment and Prevention Act - provisions related to Institutes for Mental Disease (IMD), Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs (PDMP). H.R. 3325/S.428, Advancing Care for Exceptional Kids Act (ACE Kids) - provisions related to access to services for medically complex children. H.R. 5963/S.3063 - provisions related to the annual fee on health insurance providers. H.R. 6470/S.3158, FY19 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Bill - provisions related to Medicare, Childrens Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and Medicare Advantage Star Quality Ratings.
Advocated for CMS to allow the translation of the CAHPS survey into additional languages. Advocated for CMS to adjust plan audits in a manner that would be less administratively burdensome. Advocated for fairness in Medicare Advantage Stars Quality measurements. H.R. 3168, SNP Reauthorization Act of 2017 - Provisions related to special needs plans for dual eligible individuals (DSNPs). S.1827, KIDS Act of 2017 - Provisions related to the Childrens Health Insurance Program. H.R. 3921, HEALTHY KIDS Act - Provisions related to the Childrens Health Insurance Program. H.R. 1892, The Bipartisan Budget Act - provisions related to Special Needs Plans (SNPs), Childrens Health Insurance Program (CHIP), Health Insurance Tax (HIT) and Medicare Advantage Star Quality Ratings. H.R. 1625, Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2018 - advocated for inclusion of provisions related to Medicare Advantage Star Quality Ratings.
Health Insurance Tax Relief Act of 2018
Client: WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS, INC. · Firm: WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS, INC.
Advocated for CMS to allow the translation of the CAHPS survey into additional languages. Advocated for fairness in Medicare Advantage Stars Quality measurements. H.R. 6, The Opioid Treatment and Prevention Act - provisions related to Institutes for Mental Disease (IMD), Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs (PDMP). H.R. 3325/S.428, Advancing Care for Exceptional Kids Act (ACE Kids) - provisions related to access to services for medically complex children. H.R. 5963/S.3063 - provisions related to the annual fee on health insurance providers. H.R. 6470/S.3158, FY19 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Bill - provisions related to Medicare, Childrens Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and Medicare Advantage Star Quality Ratings.
Health Insurance Tax Relief Act of 2018
Client: WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS, INC. · Firm: WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS, INC.
Advocated for CMS to allow the translation of the CAHPS survey into additional languages. Advocated for fairness in Medicare Advantage Stars Quality measurements. H.R. 6, The Opioid Treatment and Prevention Act - provisions related to Institutes for Mental Disease (IMD), Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs (PDMP). H.R. 3325/S.428, Advancing Care for Exceptional Kids Act (ACE Kids) - provisions related to access to services for medically complex children. H.R. 5963/S.3063 - provisions related to the annual fee on health insurance providers. H.R. 6470/S.3158, FY19 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Bill - provisions related to Medicare, Childrens Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and Medicare Advantage Star Quality Ratings.
Health Insurance Tax Relief Act of 2018
Client: WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS, INC. · Firm: WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS, INC.
Advocated for CMS to allow the translation of the CAHPS survey into additional languages. Advocated for fairness in Medicare Advantage Stars Quality measurements. H.R. 6, The Opioid Treatment and Prevention Act - provisions related to Institutes for Mental Disease (IMD), Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs (PDMP). H.R. 3325/S.428, Advancing Care for Exceptional Kids Act (ACE Kids) - provisions related to access to services for medically complex children. H.R. 5963/S.3063 - provisions related to the annual fee on health insurance providers. H.R. 6470/S.3158, FY19 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Bill - provisions related to Medicare, Childrens Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and Medicare Advantage Star Quality Ratings.
Advocated for CMS to allow the translation of the CAHPS survey into additional languages. Advocated for fairness in Medicare Advantage Stars Quality measurements. H.R. 6, The Opioid Treatment and Prevention Act - provisions related to Institutes for Mental Disease (IMD), Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs (PDMP). S.3120, Helping End Addiction and Lessen Substance Abuse Disorders Act (HEAL Act) - provisions related to Institutes for Mental Disease (IMD), Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs (PDMP). H.R. 3325/S.428, Advancing Care for Exceptional Kids Act (ACE Kids) - provisions related to access to services for medically complex children. H.R. 5963 - provisions related to the annual fee on health insurance providers. FY19 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Bill - provisions related to Medicare, Childrens Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and Medicare Advantage Star Quality Ratings.
Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019
Client: WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS, INC. · Firm: WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS, INC.
Advocated for CMS to allow the translation of the CAHPS survey into additional languages. Advocated for fairness in Medicare Advantage Stars Quality measurements. H.R. 6, The Opioid Treatment and Prevention Act - provisions related to Institutes for Mental Disease (IMD), Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs (PDMP). H.R. 3325/S.428, Advancing Care for Exceptional Kids Act (ACE Kids) - provisions related to access to services for medically complex children. H.R. 5963/S.3063 - provisions related to the annual fee on health insurance providers. H.R. 6470/S.3158, FY19 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Bill - provisions related to Medicare, Childrens Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and Medicare Advantage Star Quality Ratings.
Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019
Client: WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS, INC. · Firm: WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS, INC.
Advocated for CMS to allow the translation of the CAHPS survey into additional languages. Advocated for fairness in Medicare Advantage Stars Quality measurements. H.R. 6, The Opioid Treatment and Prevention Act - provisions related to Institutes for Mental Disease (IMD), Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs (PDMP). H.R. 3325/S.428, Advancing Care for Exceptional Kids Act (ACE Kids) - provisions related to access to services for medically complex children. H.R. 5963/S.3063 - provisions related to the annual fee on health insurance providers. H.R. 6470/S.3158, FY19 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Bill - provisions related to Medicare, Childrens Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and Medicare Advantage Star Quality Ratings.
Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019
Client: WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS, INC. · Firm: WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS, INC.
Advocated for CMS to allow the translation of the CAHPS survey into additional languages. Advocated for fairness in Medicare Advantage Stars Quality measurements. H.R. 6, The Opioid Treatment and Prevention Act - provisions related to Institutes for Mental Disease (IMD), Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs (PDMP). H.R. 3325/S.428, Advancing Care for Exceptional Kids Act (ACE Kids) - provisions related to access to services for medically complex children. H.R. 5963/S.3063 - provisions related to the annual fee on health insurance providers. H.R. 6470/S.3158, FY19 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Bill - provisions related to Medicare, Childrens Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and Medicare Advantage Star Quality Ratings.
Advocated for CMS to allow the translation of the CAHPS survey into additional languages. Advocated for fairness in Medicare Advantage Stars Quality measurements. H.R. 6, The Opioid Treatment and Prevention Act - provisions related to Institutes for Mental Disease (IMD), Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs (PDMP). H.R. 3325/S.428, Advancing Care for Exceptional Kids Act (ACE Kids) - provisions related to access to services for medically complex children. H.R. 5963/S.3063 - provisions related to the annual fee on health insurance providers. H.R. 6470/S.3158, FY19 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Bill - provisions related to Medicare, Childrens Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and Medicare Advantage Star Quality Ratings.
Advocated for CMS to allow the translation of the CAHPS survey into additional languages. Advocated for fairness in Medicare Advantage Stars Quality measurements. H.R. 6, The Opioid Treatment and Prevention Act - provisions related to Institutes for Mental Disease (IMD), Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs (PDMP). S.3120, Helping End Addiction and Lessen Substance Abuse Disorders Act (HEAL Act) - provisions related to Institutes for Mental Disease (IMD), Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs (PDMP). H.R. 3325/S.428, Advancing Care for Exceptional Kids Act (ACE Kids) - provisions related to access to services for medically complex children. H.R. 5963 - provisions related to the annual fee on health insurance providers. FY19 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Bill - provisions related to Medicare, Childrens Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and Medicare Advantage Star Quality Ratings.
Advocated for CMS to allow the translation of the CAHPS survey into additional languages. Advocated for fairness in Medicare Advantage Stars Quality measurements. H.R. 6, The Opioid Treatment and Prevention Act - provisions related to Institutes for Mental Disease (IMD), Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs (PDMP). H.R. 3325/S.428, Advancing Care for Exceptional Kids Act (ACE Kids) - provisions related to access to services for medically complex children. H.R. 5963/S.3063 - provisions related to the annual fee on health insurance providers. H.R. 6470/S.3158, FY19 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Bill - provisions related to Medicare, Childrens Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and Medicare Advantage Star Quality Ratings.
Advocated for CMS to allow the translation of the CAHPS survey into additional languages. Advocated for fairness in Medicare Advantage Stars Quality measurements. H.R. 6, The Opioid Treatment and Prevention Act - provisions related to Institutes for Mental Disease (IMD), Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs (PDMP). H.R. 3325/S.428, Advancing Care for Exceptional Kids Act (ACE Kids) - provisions related to access to services for medically complex children. H.R. 5963/S.3063 - provisions related to the annual fee on health insurance providers. H.R. 6470/S.3158, FY19 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Bill - provisions related to Medicare, Childrens Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and Medicare Advantage Star Quality Ratings.
American Health Care Act of 2017
Client: WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS, INC. · Firm: WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS, INC.
Implementation of P.L. 114-10 (Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015) - provisions related to provider participation in MIPS and APM programs; all provisions related to Medicare Advantage participation. H.R. 1628 (The American Health Care Act) - provisions related to Medicaid managed care and the health insurance tax. Medicare Advantage Benchmarks - calculation of the Medicare Advantage benchmarks to include Medicare Part A and Medicare Part B information. Advocated for fairness in Medicare Advantage Stars Quality measurements.
American Health Care Act of 2017
Client: WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS, INC. · Firm: WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS, INC.
Implementation of P.L. 114-10 (Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015) - provisions related to provider participation in MIPS and APM programs; all provisions related to Medicare Advantage participation. H.R. 1628 (The American Health Care Act) - provisions related to Medicaid managed care and the health insurance tax. Better Care Reconciliation Act - provisions related to Medicaid Managed care and the health insurance tax. Advocated for CMS to allow the translation of the CAHPS survey into additional languages. Advocated for CMS to adjust plan audits in a manner that would be less administratively burdensome. Medicare Advantage Benchmarks - calculation of the Medicare Advantage benchmarks to include Medicare Part A and Medicare Part B information. Advocated for fairness in Medicare Advantage Stars Quality measurements.
American Health Care Act of 2017
Client: WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS, INC. · Firm: WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS, INC.
Better Care Reconciliation Act - Provisions related to Medicaid Managed care and the health insurance tax. Advocated for CMS to allow the translation of the CAHPS survey into additional languages. Advocated for CMS to adjust plan audits in a manner that would be less administratively burdensome. Medicare Advantage Benchmarks - Calculation of the Medicare Advantage benchmarks to include Medicare Part A and Medicare Part B information. Advocated for fairness in Medicare Advantage Stars Quality measurements. H.R. 1628, American Health Care Act of 2017 - Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute, provisions related to Medicaid managed care. H.R. 3168, To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide continued access to specialized Medicare Advantage plans for special needs individuals, and for other purposes - Provisions related to special needs plans for dual eligible individuals (DSNPs). S.1827, KIDS Act of 2017 - Provisions related to the Childrens Health Insurance Program. H.R. 3921, Healthy Kids Act - Provisions related to the Childrens Health Insurance Program.
SNP Reauthorization Act of 2017
Client: WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS, INC. · Firm: WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS, INC.
Better Care Reconciliation Act - Provisions related to Medicaid Managed care and the health insurance tax. Advocated for CMS to allow the translation of the CAHPS survey into additional languages. Advocated for CMS to adjust plan audits in a manner that would be less administratively burdensome. Medicare Advantage Benchmarks - Calculation of the Medicare Advantage benchmarks to include Medicare Part A and Medicare Part B information. Advocated for fairness in Medicare Advantage Stars Quality measurements. H.R. 1628, American Health Care Act of 2017 - Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute, provisions related to Medicaid managed care. H.R. 3168, To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide continued access to specialized Medicare Advantage plans for special needs individuals, and for other purposes - Provisions related to special needs plans for dual eligible individuals (DSNPs). S.1827, KIDS Act of 2017 - Provisions related to the Childrens Health Insurance Program. H.R. 3921, Healthy Kids Act - Provisions related to the Childrens Health Insurance Program.
SNP Reauthorization Act of 2017
Client: WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS, INC. · Firm: WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS, INC.
Advocated for CMS to allow the translation of the CAHPS survey into additional languages. Advocated for CMS to adjust plan audits in a manner that would be less administratively burdensome. Advocated for fairness in Medicare Advantage Stars Quality measurements. H.R. 3168, SNP Reauthorization Act of 2017 - Provisions related to special needs plans for dual eligible individuals (DSNPs). S.1827, KIDS Act of 2017 - Provisions related to the Childrens Health Insurance Program. H.R. 3921, HEALTHY KIDS Act - Provisions related to the Childrens Health Insurance Program.
Better Care Reconciliation Act - Provisions related to Medicaid Managed care and the health insurance tax. Advocated for CMS to allow the translation of the CAHPS survey into additional languages. Advocated for CMS to adjust plan audits in a manner that would be less administratively burdensome. Medicare Advantage Benchmarks - Calculation of the Medicare Advantage benchmarks to include Medicare Part A and Medicare Part B information. Advocated for fairness in Medicare Advantage Stars Quality measurements. H.R. 1628, American Health Care Act of 2017 - Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute, provisions related to Medicaid managed care. H.R. 3168, To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide continued access to specialized Medicare Advantage plans for special needs individuals, and for other purposes - Provisions related to special needs plans for dual eligible individuals (DSNPs). S.1827, KIDS Act of 2017 - Provisions related to the Childrens Health Insurance Program. H.R. 3921, Healthy Kids Act - Provisions related to the Childrens Health Insurance Program.
Advocated for CMS to allow the translation of the CAHPS survey into additional languages. Advocated for CMS to adjust plan audits in a manner that would be less administratively burdensome. Advocated for fairness in Medicare Advantage Stars Quality measurements. H.R. 3168, SNP Reauthorization Act of 2017 - Provisions related to special needs plans for dual eligible individuals (DSNPs). S.1827, KIDS Act of 2017 - Provisions related to the Childrens Health Insurance Program. H.R. 3921, HEALTHY KIDS Act - Provisions related to the Childrens Health Insurance Program.
Better Care Reconciliation Act - Provisions related to Medicaid Managed care and the health insurance tax. Advocated for CMS to allow the translation of the CAHPS survey into additional languages. Advocated for CMS to adjust plan audits in a manner that would be less administratively burdensome. Medicare Advantage Benchmarks - Calculation of the Medicare Advantage benchmarks to include Medicare Part A and Medicare Part B information. Advocated for fairness in Medicare Advantage Stars Quality measurements. H.R. 1628, American Health Care Act of 2017 - Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute, provisions related to Medicaid managed care. H.R. 3168, To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide continued access to specialized Medicare Advantage plans for special needs individuals, and for other purposes - Provisions related to special needs plans for dual eligible individuals (DSNPs). S.1827, KIDS Act of 2017 - Provisions related to the Childrens Health Insurance Program. H.R. 3921, Healthy Kids Act - Provisions related to the Childrens Health Insurance Program.
Advocated for CMS to allow the translation of the CAHPS survey into additional languages. Advocated for CMS to adjust plan audits in a manner that would be less administratively burdensome. Advocated for fairness in Medicare Advantage Stars Quality measurements. H.R. 3168, SNP Reauthorization Act of 2017 - Provisions related to special needs plans for dual eligible individuals (DSNPs). S.1827, KIDS Act of 2017 - Provisions related to the Childrens Health Insurance Program. H.R. 3921, HEALTHY KIDS Act - Provisions related to the Childrens Health Insurance Program.
Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2016
Client: WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS, INC. · Firm: WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS, INC.
Implementation of P.L. 114-10 (Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015) - provisions related to provider participation in MIPS and APM programs; all provisions related to Medicare Advantage participation. H.R. 34 (21st Century Cures Act) - all provisions relating to Medicare Advantage Star Ratings; mental health in Medicaid and Medicare; end stage renal disease (ESRD). House Republican Leadership Task Force Proposal on Medicare and Medicaid (A Better Way) - all provisions relating to Medicare and Medicaid. H.R. 2646 (Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act) - all provisions relating to Medicaid and Medicare. S. 2680 (Mental Health Reform Act) - all provisions relating to Medicaid and Medicare. H.R. 5506 and S. 3090 (Dialysis PATIENT Demonstration Act) - all provisions relating to establishing a demonstration project to provide integrated care for Medicare beneficiaries with end-stage renal disease. H.R. 5659 (ESRD Choice Act) - all provisions relating to expanding Medicare Advantage coverage for individuals with end-stage renal disease. Advocated for Medicaid Managed care in any effort to reform the Medicaid program.
Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2016
Client: WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS, INC. · Firm: WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS, INC.
H.R. 546 and S. 298, ACE Kids Act, all provisions regarding care of children with complex medical needs. H.R. 2646, Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act, all provisions relating to Medicaid and Medicare. S. 2680, Mental Health Reform Act, all provisions relating to Medicaid and Medicare. H.R. 5506 and S. 3090, Dialysis PATIENT Demonstration Act, all provisions relating to establishing a demonstration project to provide integrated care for Medicare beneficiaries with end-stage renal disease. H.R. 5659, ESRD Choice Act, all provisions relating to expanding Medicare Advantage coverage for individuals with end-stage renal disease. Advocated for Medicaid Managed care in an effort to reform the Medicaid program. S. 524, Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act, all provisions relating to opioids in Medicare and Medicaid.
Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2016
Client: WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS, INC. · Firm: WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS, INC.
Advocated for fairness in Medicare Advantage Stars Quality measurements. S. 2104, Preserving Medicare Advantage for all Medicare Beneficiaries Act of 2015, all provisions relating to Medicare Advantage Star Ratings. Opposed cuts to Medicare Advantage and Part D rates. Advocated for a system that incorporates more chronic codes under the risk adjustment methodology. Advocated for the transparency in the methodology surrounding the calculation of the Fee-for-Service error rate in Medicare Advantage Risk Adjustment Data-Validation. H.R. 546 and S. 298, ACE Kids Act, all provisions regarding care of children with complex medical needs. H.R. 2646, Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act, all provisions relating to Medicaid and Medicare. S. 2680, Mental Health Reform Act, all provisions relating to Medicaid and Medicare. Advocated for Medicaid Managed Care in an effort to reform the Medicaid program.
21st Century Cures Act
Client: WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS, INC. · Firm: WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS, INC.
Implementation of P.L. 114-10 (Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015) - provisions related to provider participation in MIPS and APM programs; all provisions related to Medicare Advantage participation. H.R. 34 (21st Century Cures Act) - all provisions relating to Medicare Advantage Star Ratings; mental health in Medicaid and Medicare; end stage renal disease (ESRD). House Republican Leadership Task Force Proposal on Medicare and Medicaid (A Better Way) - all provisions relating to Medicare and Medicaid. H.R. 2646 (Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act) - all provisions relating to Medicaid and Medicare. S. 2680 (Mental Health Reform Act) - all provisions relating to Medicaid and Medicare. H.R. 5506 and S. 3090 (Dialysis PATIENT Demonstration Act) - all provisions relating to establishing a demonstration project to provide integrated care for Medicare beneficiaries with end-stage renal disease. H.R. 5659 (ESRD Choice Act) - all provisions relating to expanding Medicare Advantage coverage for individuals with end-stage renal disease. Advocated for Medicaid Managed care in any effort to reform the Medicaid program.
H.R. 546 and S. 298, ACE Kids Act, all provisions regarding care of children with complex medical needs. H.R. 2646, Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act, all provisions relating to Medicaid and Medicare. S. 2680, Mental Health Reform Act, all provisions relating to Medicaid and Medicare. H.R. 5506 and S. 3090, Dialysis PATIENT Demonstration Act, all provisions relating to establishing a demonstration project to provide integrated care for Medicare beneficiaries with end-stage renal disease. H.R. 5659, ESRD Choice Act, all provisions relating to expanding Medicare Advantage coverage for individuals with end-stage renal disease. Advocated for Medicaid Managed care in an effort to reform the Medicaid program. S. 524, Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act, all provisions relating to opioids in Medicare and Medicaid.
Advocated for fairness in Medicare Advantage Stars Quality measurements. S. 2104, Preserving Medicare Advantage for all Medicare Beneficiaries Act of 2015, all provisions relating to Medicare Advantage Star Ratings. Opposed cuts to Medicare Advantage and Part D rates. Advocated for a system that incorporates more chronic codes under the risk adjustment methodology. Advocated for the transparency in the methodology surrounding the calculation of the Fee-for-Service error rate in Medicare Advantage Risk Adjustment Data-Validation. H.R. 546 and S. 298, ACE Kids Act, all provisions regarding care of children with complex medical needs. H.R. 2646, Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act, all provisions relating to Medicaid and Medicare. S. 2680, Mental Health Reform Act, all provisions relating to Medicaid and Medicare. Advocated for Medicaid Managed Care in an effort to reform the Medicaid program.
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish a demonstration program to provide integrated care for Medicare beneficiaries with end-stage renal disease, and for other purposes.
Client: WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS, INC. · Firm: WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS, INC.
H.R. 546 and S. 298, ACE Kids Act, all provisions regarding care of children with complex medical needs. H.R. 2646, Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act, all provisions relating to Medicaid and Medicare. S. 2680, Mental Health Reform Act, all provisions relating to Medicaid and Medicare. H.R. 5506 and S. 3090, Dialysis PATIENT Demonstration Act, all provisions relating to establishing a demonstration project to provide integrated care for Medicare beneficiaries with end-stage renal disease. H.R. 5659, ESRD Choice Act, all provisions relating to expanding Medicare Advantage coverage for individuals with end-stage renal disease. Advocated for Medicaid Managed care in an effort to reform the Medicaid program. S. 524, Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act, all provisions relating to opioids in Medicare and Medicaid.
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish a demonstration program to provide integrated care for Medicare beneficiaries with end-stage renal disease, and for other purposes.
Client: WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS, INC. · Firm: WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS, INC.
Implementation of P.L. 114-10 (Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015) - provisions related to provider participation in MIPS and APM programs; all provisions related to Medicare Advantage participation. H.R. 34 (21st Century Cures Act) - all provisions relating to Medicare Advantage Star Ratings; mental health in Medicaid and Medicare; end stage renal disease (ESRD). House Republican Leadership Task Force Proposal on Medicare and Medicaid (A Better Way) - all provisions relating to Medicare and Medicaid. H.R. 2646 (Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act) - all provisions relating to Medicaid and Medicare. S. 2680 (Mental Health Reform Act) - all provisions relating to Medicaid and Medicare. H.R. 5506 and S. 3090 (Dialysis PATIENT Demonstration Act) - all provisions relating to establishing a demonstration project to provide integrated care for Medicare beneficiaries with end-stage renal disease. H.R. 5659 (ESRD Choice Act) - all provisions relating to expanding Medicare Advantage coverage for individuals with end-stage renal disease. Advocated for Medicaid Managed care in any effort to reform the Medicaid program.
Expanding Seniors Receiving Dialysis Choice Act of 2016
Client: WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS, INC. · Firm: WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS, INC.
H.R. 546 and S. 298, ACE Kids Act, all provisions regarding care of children with complex medical needs. H.R. 2646, Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act, all provisions relating to Medicaid and Medicare. S. 2680, Mental Health Reform Act, all provisions relating to Medicaid and Medicare. H.R. 5506 and S. 3090, Dialysis PATIENT Demonstration Act, all provisions relating to establishing a demonstration project to provide integrated care for Medicare beneficiaries with end-stage renal disease. H.R. 5659, ESRD Choice Act, all provisions relating to expanding Medicare Advantage coverage for individuals with end-stage renal disease. Advocated for Medicaid Managed care in an effort to reform the Medicaid program. S. 524, Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act, all provisions relating to opioids in Medicare and Medicaid.
Expanding Seniors Receiving Dialysis Choice Act of 2016
Client: WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS, INC. · Firm: WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS, INC.
Implementation of P.L. 114-10 (Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015) - provisions related to provider participation in MIPS and APM programs; all provisions related to Medicare Advantage participation. H.R. 34 (21st Century Cures Act) - all provisions relating to Medicare Advantage Star Ratings; mental health in Medicaid and Medicare; end stage renal disease (ESRD). House Republican Leadership Task Force Proposal on Medicare and Medicaid (A Better Way) - all provisions relating to Medicare and Medicaid. H.R. 2646 (Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act) - all provisions relating to Medicaid and Medicare. S. 2680 (Mental Health Reform Act) - all provisions relating to Medicaid and Medicare. H.R. 5506 and S. 3090 (Dialysis PATIENT Demonstration Act) - all provisions relating to establishing a demonstration project to provide integrated care for Medicare beneficiaries with end-stage renal disease. H.R. 5659 (ESRD Choice Act) - all provisions relating to expanding Medicare Advantage coverage for individuals with end-stage renal disease. Advocated for Medicaid Managed care in any effort to reform the Medicaid program.
Preserving Medicare Advantage for all Medicare Beneficiaries Act of 2015
Client: WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS, INC. · Firm: WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS, INC.
Advocated for fairness in Medicare Advantage Stars Quality measurements. S. 2104, Preserving Medicare Advantage for all Medicare Beneficiaries Act of 2015, all provisions relating to Medicare Advantage Star Ratings. Opposed cuts to Medicare Advantage and Part D rates. Advocated for a system that incorporates more chronic codes under the risk adjustment methodology. Advocated for the transparency in the methodology surrounding the calculation of the Fee-for-Service error rate in Medicare Advantage Risk Adjustment Data-Validation. Advocated for fairness in Medicare Advantage rates when high number of beneficiaries opt-out of Medicare Part B.
Preserving Medicare Advantage for all Medicare Beneficiaries Act of 2015
Client: WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS, INC. · Firm: WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS, INC.
Advocated for fairness in Medicare Advantage Stars Quality measurements. S. 2104, Preserving Medicare Advantage for all Medicare Beneficiaries Act of 2015, all provisions relating to Medicare Advantage Star Ratings. Opposed cuts to Medicare Advantage and Part D rates. Advocated for a system that incorporates more chronic codes under the risk adjustment methodology. Advocated for the transparency in the methodology surrounding the calculation of the Fee-for-Service error rate in Medicare Advantage Risk Adjustment Data-Validation. H.R. 546 and S. 298, ACE Kids Act, all provisions regarding care of children with complex medical needs. H.R. 2646, Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act, all provisions relating to Medicaid and Medicare. S. 2680, Mental Health Reform Act, all provisions relating to Medicaid and Medicare. Advocated for Medicaid Managed Care in an effort to reform the Medicaid program.
Preserving Medicare Advantage for all Medicare Beneficiaries Act of 2015
Client: WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS, INC. · Firm: WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS, INC.
Advocated for fairness in Medicare Advantage Stars Quality measurements. S. 2104, Preserving Medicare Advantage for all Medicare Beneficiaries Act of 2015, all provisions relating to Medicare Advantage Star Ratings. Opposed cuts to Medicare Advantage and Part D rates. Advocated for a system that incorporates more chronic codes under the risk adjustment methodology. Advocated for the transparency in the methodology surrounding the calculation of the Fee-for-Service error rate in Medicare Advantage Risk Adjustment Data-Validation. Advocated for fairness in Medicare Advantage rates when high number of beneficiaries opt-out of Medicare Part B.
Mental Health Reform Act of 2016
Client: WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS, INC. · Firm: WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS, INC.
Advocated for fairness in Medicare Advantage Stars Quality measurements. S. 2104, Preserving Medicare Advantage for all Medicare Beneficiaries Act of 2015, all provisions relating to Medicare Advantage Star Ratings. Opposed cuts to Medicare Advantage and Part D rates. Advocated for a system that incorporates more chronic codes under the risk adjustment methodology. Advocated for the transparency in the methodology surrounding the calculation of the Fee-for-Service error rate in Medicare Advantage Risk Adjustment Data-Validation. H.R. 546 and S. 298, ACE Kids Act, all provisions regarding care of children with complex medical needs. H.R. 2646, Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act, all provisions relating to Medicaid and Medicare. S. 2680, Mental Health Reform Act, all provisions relating to Medicaid and Medicare. Advocated for Medicaid Managed Care in an effort to reform the Medicaid program.
Mental Health Reform Act of 2016
Client: WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS, INC. · Firm: WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS, INC.
H.R. 546 and S. 298, ACE Kids Act, all provisions regarding care of children with complex medical needs. H.R. 2646, Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act, all provisions relating to Medicaid and Medicare. S. 2680, Mental Health Reform Act, all provisions relating to Medicaid and Medicare. H.R. 5506 and S. 3090, Dialysis PATIENT Demonstration Act, all provisions relating to establishing a demonstration project to provide integrated care for Medicare beneficiaries with end-stage renal disease. H.R. 5659, ESRD Choice Act, all provisions relating to expanding Medicare Advantage coverage for individuals with end-stage renal disease. Advocated for Medicaid Managed care in an effort to reform the Medicaid program. S. 524, Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act, all provisions relating to opioids in Medicare and Medicaid.
Mental Health Reform Act of 2016
Client: WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS, INC. · Firm: WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS, INC.
Implementation of P.L. 114-10 (Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015) - provisions related to provider participation in MIPS and APM programs; all provisions related to Medicare Advantage participation. H.R. 34 (21st Century Cures Act) - all provisions relating to Medicare Advantage Star Ratings; mental health in Medicaid and Medicare; end stage renal disease (ESRD). House Republican Leadership Task Force Proposal on Medicare and Medicaid (A Better Way) - all provisions relating to Medicare and Medicaid. H.R. 2646 (Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act) - all provisions relating to Medicaid and Medicare. S. 2680 (Mental Health Reform Act) - all provisions relating to Medicaid and Medicare. H.R. 5506 and S. 3090 (Dialysis PATIENT Demonstration Act) - all provisions relating to establishing a demonstration project to provide integrated care for Medicare beneficiaries with end-stage renal disease. H.R. 5659 (ESRD Choice Act) - all provisions relating to expanding Medicare Advantage coverage for individuals with end-stage renal disease. Advocated for Medicaid Managed care in any effort to reform the Medicaid program.
H.R. 546 and S. 298, ACE Kids Act, all provisions regarding care of children with complex medical needs. H.R. 2646, Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act, all provisions relating to Medicaid and Medicare. S. 2680, Mental Health Reform Act, all provisions relating to Medicaid and Medicare. H.R. 5506 and S. 3090, Dialysis PATIENT Demonstration Act, all provisions relating to establishing a demonstration project to provide integrated care for Medicare beneficiaries with end-stage renal disease. H.R. 5659, ESRD Choice Act, all provisions relating to expanding Medicare Advantage coverage for individuals with end-stage renal disease. Advocated for Medicaid Managed care in an effort to reform the Medicaid program. S. 524, Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act, all provisions relating to opioids in Medicare and Medicaid.
Advocated for fairness in Medicare Advantage Stars Quality measurements. S. 2104, Preserving Medicare Advantage for all Medicare Beneficiaries Act of 2015, all provisions relating to Medicare Advantage Star Ratings. Opposed cuts to Medicare Advantage and Part D rates. Advocated for a system that incorporates more chronic codes under the risk adjustment methodology. Advocated for the transparency in the methodology surrounding the calculation of the Fee-for-Service error rate in Medicare Advantage Risk Adjustment Data-Validation. H.R. 546 and S. 298, ACE Kids Act, all provisions regarding care of children with complex medical needs. H.R. 2646, Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act, all provisions relating to Medicaid and Medicare. S. 2680, Mental Health Reform Act, all provisions relating to Medicaid and Medicare. Advocated for Medicaid Managed Care in an effort to reform the Medicaid program.
Patient Access To Integrated-care, Empowerment, Nephrologists and Treatment Demonstration Act of 2016
Client: WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS, INC. · Firm: WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS, INC.
H.R. 546 and S. 298, ACE Kids Act, all provisions regarding care of children with complex medical needs. H.R. 2646, Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act, all provisions relating to Medicaid and Medicare. S. 2680, Mental Health Reform Act, all provisions relating to Medicaid and Medicare. H.R. 5506 and S. 3090, Dialysis PATIENT Demonstration Act, all provisions relating to establishing a demonstration project to provide integrated care for Medicare beneficiaries with end-stage renal disease. H.R. 5659, ESRD Choice Act, all provisions relating to expanding Medicare Advantage coverage for individuals with end-stage renal disease. Advocated for Medicaid Managed care in an effort to reform the Medicaid program. S. 524, Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act, all provisions relating to opioids in Medicare and Medicaid.
Patient Access To Integrated-care, Empowerment, Nephrologists and Treatment Demonstration Act of 2016
Client: WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS, INC. · Firm: WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS, INC.
Implementation of P.L. 114-10 (Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015) - provisions related to provider participation in MIPS and APM programs; all provisions related to Medicare Advantage participation. H.R. 34 (21st Century Cures Act) - all provisions relating to Medicare Advantage Star Ratings; mental health in Medicaid and Medicare; end stage renal disease (ESRD). House Republican Leadership Task Force Proposal on Medicare and Medicaid (A Better Way) - all provisions relating to Medicare and Medicaid. H.R. 2646 (Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act) - all provisions relating to Medicaid and Medicare. S. 2680 (Mental Health Reform Act) - all provisions relating to Medicaid and Medicare. H.R. 5506 and S. 3090 (Dialysis PATIENT Demonstration Act) - all provisions relating to establishing a demonstration project to provide integrated care for Medicare beneficiaries with end-stage renal disease. H.R. 5659 (ESRD Choice Act) - all provisions relating to expanding Medicare Advantage coverage for individuals with end-stage renal disease. Advocated for Medicaid Managed care in any effort to reform the Medicaid program.
Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act of 2016
Client: WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS, INC. · Firm: WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS, INC.
H.R. 546 and S. 298, ACE Kids Act, all provisions regarding care of children with complex medical needs. H.R. 2646, Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act, all provisions relating to Medicaid and Medicare. S. 2680, Mental Health Reform Act, all provisions relating to Medicaid and Medicare. H.R. 5506 and S. 3090, Dialysis PATIENT Demonstration Act, all provisions relating to establishing a demonstration project to provide integrated care for Medicare beneficiaries with end-stage renal disease. H.R. 5659, ESRD Choice Act, all provisions relating to expanding Medicare Advantage coverage for individuals with end-stage renal disease. Advocated for Medicaid Managed care in an effort to reform the Medicaid program. S. 524, Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act, all provisions relating to opioids in Medicare and Medicaid.
Establishing Beneficiary Equity in the Hospital Readmission Program Act of 2015
Client: WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS, INC. · Firm: WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS, INC.
Advocated for fairness is Medicare Advantage Stars Quality measurements. H.R. 2582, the Seniors Health Care Plan Protection Act. Opposed cuts to Medicare Advantage and Part D rates. H.R. 1343/S. 688, Establishing Beneficiary Equity in the Hospital Readmission Program Act of 2015. H.R. 546/S. 298, ACE Kids Act of 2015. H.R. 2, Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015. H.R. 928/S. 193, to repeal the annual fee on health insurance providers enacted by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Advocated for a system that incorporates more chronic codes under the risk adjustment methodology. H.R. 6, 21st Century Cures Act, advocated against using MA or Part D offsets. Advocated for transparency in the methodology surrounding the calculation of the Fee-for-Service error rate in Medicare Advantage Risk Adjustment Data-Validation.
Establishing Beneficiary Equity in the Hospital Readmission Program Act of 2015
Client: WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS, INC. · Firm: WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS, INC.
Advocated for fairness is Medicare Advantage Stars Quality measurements. H.R. 2582, the Seniors Health Care Plan Protection Act. Opposed cuts to Medicare Advantage and Part D rates. H.R. 1343/S. 688, Establishing Beneficiary Equity in the Hospital Readmission Program Act of 2015. H.R. 546/S. 298, ACE Kids Act of 2015. H.R. 928/S. 193, to repeal the annual fee on health insurance providers enacted by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Advocated for a system that incorporates more chronic codes under the risk adjustment methodology. H.R. 6, 21st Century Cures Act, advocated against using MA or Part D offsets. Advocated for transparency in the methodology surrounding the calculation of the Fee-for-Service error rate in Medicare Advantage Risk Adjustment Data-Validation. S. 2104, Preserving Medicare Advantage for all Medicare Beneficiaries Act of 2015. H.R. 2646, Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2015. S. 1945, Mental Health Reform Act of 2015.
Establishing Beneficiary Equity in the Hospital Readmission Program Act of 2015
Client: WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS, INC. · Firm: WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS, INC.
Advocated for fairness is Medicare Advantage Stars Quality measurements. H.R. 2582, the Seniors Health Care Plan Protection Act. S. 2104, Preserving Medicare Advantage for all Medicare Beneficiaries Act of 2015. Opposed cuts to Medicare Advantage and Part D rates. H.R. 1343/S. 688, Establishing Beneficiary Equity in the Hospital Readmission Program Act of 2015. H.R. 928/S. 193, to repeal the annual fee on health insurance providers enacted by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. H.R. 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016, provisions to delay the annual fee on health insurance providers enacted in the Affordable Care Act by one year (2017). Advocated for a system that incorporates more chronic codes under the risk adjustment methodology. Advocated for transparency in the methodology surrounding the calculation of the Fee-for-Service error rate in Medicare Advantage Risk Adjustment Data-Validation. H.R. 2646, Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2015. S. 1945, Mental Health Reform Act of 2015. Medicare and Medicaid plan contracting issues.
Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015
Client: WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS, INC. · Firm: WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS, INC.
Advocated for fairness is Medicare Advantage Stars Quality measurements. H.R. 2582, the Seniors Health Care Plan Protection Act. Opposed cuts to Medicare Advantage and Part D rates. H.R. 1343/S. 688, Establishing Beneficiary Equity in the Hospital Readmission Program Act of 2015. H.R. 546/S. 298, ACE Kids Act of 2015. H.R. 2, Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015. H.R. 928/S. 193, to repeal the annual fee on health insurance providers enacted by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Advocated for a system that incorporates more chronic codes under the risk adjustment methodology. H.R. 6, 21st Century Cures Act, advocated against using MA or Part D offsets. Advocated for transparency in the methodology surrounding the calculation of the Fee-for-Service error rate in Medicare Advantage Risk Adjustment Data-Validation.
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016
Client: WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS, INC. · Firm: WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS, INC.
Advocated for fairness is Medicare Advantage Stars Quality measurements. H.R. 2582, the Seniors Health Care Plan Protection Act. S. 2104, Preserving Medicare Advantage for all Medicare Beneficiaries Act of 2015. Opposed cuts to Medicare Advantage and Part D rates. H.R. 1343/S. 688, Establishing Beneficiary Equity in the Hospital Readmission Program Act of 2015. H.R. 928/S. 193, to repeal the annual fee on health insurance providers enacted by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. H.R. 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016, provisions to delay the annual fee on health insurance providers enacted in the Affordable Care Act by one year (2017). Advocated for a system that incorporates more chronic codes under the risk adjustment methodology. Advocated for transparency in the methodology surrounding the calculation of the Fee-for-Service error rate in Medicare Advantage Risk Adjustment Data-Validation. H.R. 2646, Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2015. S. 1945, Mental Health Reform Act of 2015. Medicare and Medicaid plan contracting issues.
Seniors' Health Care Plan Protection Act of 2015
Client: WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS, INC. · Firm: WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS, INC.
Advocated for fairness is Medicare Advantage Stars Quality measurements. H.R. 2582, the Seniors Health Care Plan Protection Act. Opposed cuts to Medicare Advantage and Part D rates. H.R. 1343/S. 688, Establishing Beneficiary Equity in the Hospital Readmission Program Act of 2015. H.R. 546/S. 298, ACE Kids Act of 2015. H.R. 928/S. 193, to repeal the annual fee on health insurance providers enacted by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Advocated for a system that incorporates more chronic codes under the risk adjustment methodology. H.R. 6, 21st Century Cures Act, advocated against using MA or Part D offsets. Advocated for transparency in the methodology surrounding the calculation of the Fee-for-Service error rate in Medicare Advantage Risk Adjustment Data-Validation. S. 2104, Preserving Medicare Advantage for all Medicare Beneficiaries Act of 2015. H.R. 2646, Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2015. S. 1945, Mental Health Reform Act of 2015.
Seniors' Health Care Plan Protection Act of 2015
Client: WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS, INC. · Firm: WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS, INC.
Advocated for fairness is Medicare Advantage Stars Quality measurements. H.R. 2582, the Seniors Health Care Plan Protection Act. S. 2104, Preserving Medicare Advantage for all Medicare Beneficiaries Act of 2015. Opposed cuts to Medicare Advantage and Part D rates. H.R. 1343/S. 688, Establishing Beneficiary Equity in the Hospital Readmission Program Act of 2015. H.R. 928/S. 193, to repeal the annual fee on health insurance providers enacted by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. H.R. 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016, provisions to delay the annual fee on health insurance providers enacted in the Affordable Care Act by one year (2017). Advocated for a system that incorporates more chronic codes under the risk adjustment methodology. Advocated for transparency in the methodology surrounding the calculation of the Fee-for-Service error rate in Medicare Advantage Risk Adjustment Data-Validation. H.R. 2646, Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2015. S. 1945, Mental Health Reform Act of 2015. Medicare and Medicaid plan contracting issues.
Seniors' Health Care Plan Protection Act of 2015
Client: WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS, INC. · Firm: WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS, INC.
Advocated for fairness is Medicare Advantage Stars Quality measurements. H.R. 2582, the Seniors Health Care Plan Protection Act. Opposed cuts to Medicare Advantage and Part D rates. H.R. 1343/S. 688, Establishing Beneficiary Equity in the Hospital Readmission Program Act of 2015. H.R. 546/S. 298, ACE Kids Act of 2015. H.R. 2, Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015. H.R. 928/S. 193, to repeal the annual fee on health insurance providers enacted by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Advocated for a system that incorporates more chronic codes under the risk adjustment methodology. H.R. 6, 21st Century Cures Act, advocated against using MA or Part D offsets. Advocated for transparency in the methodology surrounding the calculation of the Fee-for-Service error rate in Medicare Advantage Risk Adjustment Data-Validation.
Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2016
Client: WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS, INC. · Firm: WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS, INC.
Advocated for fairness is Medicare Advantage Stars Quality measurements. H.R. 2582, the Seniors Health Care Plan Protection Act. Opposed cuts to Medicare Advantage and Part D rates. H.R. 1343/S. 688, Establishing Beneficiary Equity in the Hospital Readmission Program Act of 2015. H.R. 546/S. 298, ACE Kids Act of 2015. H.R. 928/S. 193, to repeal the annual fee on health insurance providers enacted by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Advocated for a system that incorporates more chronic codes under the risk adjustment methodology. H.R. 6, 21st Century Cures Act, advocated against using MA or Part D offsets. Advocated for transparency in the methodology surrounding the calculation of the Fee-for-Service error rate in Medicare Advantage Risk Adjustment Data-Validation. S. 2104, Preserving Medicare Advantage for all Medicare Beneficiaries Act of 2015. H.R. 2646, Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2015. S. 1945, Mental Health Reform Act of 2015.
Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2016
Client: WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS, INC. · Firm: WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS, INC.
Advocated for fairness is Medicare Advantage Stars Quality measurements. H.R. 2582, the Seniors Health Care Plan Protection Act. S. 2104, Preserving Medicare Advantage for all Medicare Beneficiaries Act of 2015. Opposed cuts to Medicare Advantage and Part D rates. H.R. 1343/S. 688, Establishing Beneficiary Equity in the Hospital Readmission Program Act of 2015. H.R. 928/S. 193, to repeal the annual fee on health insurance providers enacted by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. H.R. 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016, provisions to delay the annual fee on health insurance providers enacted in the Affordable Care Act by one year (2017). Advocated for a system that incorporates more chronic codes under the risk adjustment methodology. Advocated for transparency in the methodology surrounding the calculation of the Fee-for-Service error rate in Medicare Advantage Risk Adjustment Data-Validation. H.R. 2646, Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2015. S. 1945, Mental Health Reform Act of 2015. Medicare and Medicaid plan contracting issues.
Advocated for fairness is Medicare Advantage Stars Quality measurements. H.R. 2582, the Seniors Health Care Plan Protection Act. Opposed cuts to Medicare Advantage and Part D rates. H.R. 1343/S. 688, Establishing Beneficiary Equity in the Hospital Readmission Program Act of 2015. H.R. 546/S. 298, ACE Kids Act of 2015. H.R. 2, Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015. H.R. 928/S. 193, to repeal the annual fee on health insurance providers enacted by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Advocated for a system that incorporates more chronic codes under the risk adjustment methodology. H.R. 6, 21st Century Cures Act, advocated against using MA or Part D offsets. Advocated for transparency in the methodology surrounding the calculation of the Fee-for-Service error rate in Medicare Advantage Risk Adjustment Data-Validation.
Advocated for fairness is Medicare Advantage Stars Quality measurements. H.R. 2582, the Seniors Health Care Plan Protection Act. Opposed cuts to Medicare Advantage and Part D rates. H.R. 1343/S. 688, Establishing Beneficiary Equity in the Hospital Readmission Program Act of 2015. H.R. 546/S. 298, ACE Kids Act of 2015. H.R. 928/S. 193, to repeal the annual fee on health insurance providers enacted by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Advocated for a system that incorporates more chronic codes under the risk adjustment methodology. H.R. 6, 21st Century Cures Act, advocated against using MA or Part D offsets. Advocated for transparency in the methodology surrounding the calculation of the Fee-for-Service error rate in Medicare Advantage Risk Adjustment Data-Validation. S. 2104, Preserving Medicare Advantage for all Medicare Beneficiaries Act of 2015. H.R. 2646, Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2015. S. 1945, Mental Health Reform Act of 2015.
Advocated for fairness is Medicare Advantage Stars Quality measurements. H.R. 2582, the Seniors Health Care Plan Protection Act. Opposed cuts to Medicare Advantage and Part D rates. H.R. 1343/S. 688, Establishing Beneficiary Equity in the Hospital Readmission Program Act of 2015. H.R. 546/S. 298, ACE Kids Act of 2015. H.R. 928/S. 193, to repeal the annual fee on health insurance providers enacted by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Advocated for a system that incorporates more chronic codes under the risk adjustment methodology. H.R. 6, 21st Century Cures Act, advocated against using MA or Part D offsets. Advocated for transparency in the methodology surrounding the calculation of the Fee-for-Service error rate in Medicare Advantage Risk Adjustment Data-Validation. S. 2104, Preserving Medicare Advantage for all Medicare Beneficiaries Act of 2015. H.R. 2646, Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2015. S. 1945, Mental Health Reform Act of 2015.
Advocated for fairness is Medicare Advantage Stars Quality measurements. H.R. 2582, the Seniors Health Care Plan Protection Act. Opposed cuts to Medicare Advantage and Part D rates. H.R. 1343/S. 688, Establishing Beneficiary Equity in the Hospital Readmission Program Act of 2015. H.R. 546/S. 298, ACE Kids Act of 2015. H.R. 2, Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015. H.R. 928/S. 193, to repeal the annual fee on health insurance providers enacted by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Advocated for a system that incorporates more chronic codes under the risk adjustment methodology. H.R. 6, 21st Century Cures Act, advocated against using MA or Part D offsets. Advocated for transparency in the methodology surrounding the calculation of the Fee-for-Service error rate in Medicare Advantage Risk Adjustment Data-Validation.
To repeal the annual fee on health insurance providers enacted by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Client: WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS, INC. · Firm: WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS, INC.
Advocated for fairness is Medicare Advantage Stars Quality measurements. H.R. 2582, the Seniors Health Care Plan Protection Act. S. 2104, Preserving Medicare Advantage for all Medicare Beneficiaries Act of 2015. Opposed cuts to Medicare Advantage and Part D rates. H.R. 1343/S. 688, Establishing Beneficiary Equity in the Hospital Readmission Program Act of 2015. H.R. 928/S. 193, to repeal the annual fee on health insurance providers enacted by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. H.R. 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016, provisions to delay the annual fee on health insurance providers enacted in the Affordable Care Act by one year (2017). Advocated for a system that incorporates more chronic codes under the risk adjustment methodology. Advocated for transparency in the methodology surrounding the calculation of the Fee-for-Service error rate in Medicare Advantage Risk Adjustment Data-Validation. H.R. 2646, Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2015. S. 1945, Mental Health Reform Act of 2015. Medicare and Medicaid plan contracting issues.
To repeal the annual fee on health insurance providers enacted by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Client: WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS, INC. · Firm: WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS, INC.
Advocated for fairness is Medicare Advantage Stars Quality measurements. H.R. 2582, the Seniors Health Care Plan Protection Act. Opposed cuts to Medicare Advantage and Part D rates. H.R. 1343/S. 688, Establishing Beneficiary Equity in the Hospital Readmission Program Act of 2015. H.R. 546/S. 298, ACE Kids Act of 2015. H.R. 928/S. 193, to repeal the annual fee on health insurance providers enacted by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Advocated for a system that incorporates more chronic codes under the risk adjustment methodology. H.R. 6, 21st Century Cures Act, advocated against using MA or Part D offsets. Advocated for transparency in the methodology surrounding the calculation of the Fee-for-Service error rate in Medicare Advantage Risk Adjustment Data-Validation. S. 2104, Preserving Medicare Advantage for all Medicare Beneficiaries Act of 2015. H.R. 2646, Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2015. S. 1945, Mental Health Reform Act of 2015.
To repeal the annual fee on health insurance providers enacted by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Client: WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS, INC. · Firm: WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS, INC.
Advocated for fairness is Medicare Advantage Stars Quality measurements. H.R. 2582, the Seniors Health Care Plan Protection Act. Opposed cuts to Medicare Advantage and Part D rates. H.R. 1343/S. 688, Establishing Beneficiary Equity in the Hospital Readmission Program Act of 2015. H.R. 546/S. 298, ACE Kids Act of 2015. H.R. 2, Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015. H.R. 928/S. 193, to repeal the annual fee on health insurance providers enacted by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Advocated for a system that incorporates more chronic codes under the risk adjustment methodology. H.R. 6, 21st Century Cures Act, advocated against using MA or Part D offsets. Advocated for transparency in the methodology surrounding the calculation of the Fee-for-Service error rate in Medicare Advantage Risk Adjustment Data-Validation.
Inventoried Roadless Area Management Act
Client: WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS, INC. · Firm: WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS, INC.
Advocated for fairness is Medicare Advantage Stars Quality measurements. H.R. 2582, the Seniors Health Care Plan Protection Act. Opposed cuts to Medicare Advantage and Part D rates. H.R. 1343/S. 688, Establishing Beneficiary Equity in the Hospital Readmission Program Act of 2015. H.R. 546/S. 298, ACE Kids Act of 2015. H.R. 928/S. 193, to repeal the annual fee on health insurance providers enacted by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Advocated for a system that incorporates more chronic codes under the risk adjustment methodology. H.R. 6, 21st Century Cures Act, advocated against using MA or Part D offsets. Advocated for transparency in the methodology surrounding the calculation of the Fee-for-Service error rate in Medicare Advantage Risk Adjustment Data-Validation. S. 2104, Preserving Medicare Advantage for all Medicare Beneficiaries Act of 2015. H.R. 2646, Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2015. S. 1945, Mental Health Reform Act of 2015.
Inventoried Roadless Area Management Act
Client: WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS, INC. · Firm: WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS, INC.
Advocated for fairness is Medicare Advantage Stars Quality measurements. H.R. 2582, the Seniors Health Care Plan Protection Act. S. 2104, Preserving Medicare Advantage for all Medicare Beneficiaries Act of 2015. Opposed cuts to Medicare Advantage and Part D rates. H.R. 1343/S. 688, Establishing Beneficiary Equity in the Hospital Readmission Program Act of 2015. H.R. 928/S. 193, to repeal the annual fee on health insurance providers enacted by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. H.R. 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016, provisions to delay the annual fee on health insurance providers enacted in the Affordable Care Act by one year (2017). Advocated for a system that incorporates more chronic codes under the risk adjustment methodology. Advocated for transparency in the methodology surrounding the calculation of the Fee-for-Service error rate in Medicare Advantage Risk Adjustment Data-Validation. H.R. 2646, Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2015. S. 1945, Mental Health Reform Act of 2015. Medicare and Medicaid plan contracting issues.
Inventoried Roadless Area Management Act
Client: WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS, INC. · Firm: WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS, INC.
Advocated for fairness is Medicare Advantage Stars Quality measurements. H.R. 2582, the Seniors Health Care Plan Protection Act. Opposed cuts to Medicare Advantage and Part D rates. H.R. 1343/S. 688, Establishing Beneficiary Equity in the Hospital Readmission Program Act of 2015. H.R. 546/S. 298, ACE Kids Act of 2015. H.R. 2, Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015. H.R. 928/S. 193, to repeal the annual fee on health insurance providers enacted by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Advocated for a system that incorporates more chronic codes under the risk adjustment methodology. H.R. 6, 21st Century Cures Act, advocated against using MA or Part D offsets. Advocated for transparency in the methodology surrounding the calculation of the Fee-for-Service error rate in Medicare Advantage Risk Adjustment Data-Validation.
Mental Health Reform Act of 2015
Client: WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS, INC. · Firm: WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS, INC.
Advocated for fairness is Medicare Advantage Stars Quality measurements. H.R. 2582, the Seniors Health Care Plan Protection Act. Opposed cuts to Medicare Advantage and Part D rates. H.R. 1343/S. 688, Establishing Beneficiary Equity in the Hospital Readmission Program Act of 2015. H.R. 546/S. 298, ACE Kids Act of 2015. H.R. 928/S. 193, to repeal the annual fee on health insurance providers enacted by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Advocated for a system that incorporates more chronic codes under the risk adjustment methodology. H.R. 6, 21st Century Cures Act, advocated against using MA or Part D offsets. Advocated for transparency in the methodology surrounding the calculation of the Fee-for-Service error rate in Medicare Advantage Risk Adjustment Data-Validation. S. 2104, Preserving Medicare Advantage for all Medicare Beneficiaries Act of 2015. H.R. 2646, Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2015. S. 1945, Mental Health Reform Act of 2015.
Mental Health Reform Act of 2015
Client: WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS, INC. · Firm: WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS, INC.
Advocated for fairness is Medicare Advantage Stars Quality measurements. H.R. 2582, the Seniors Health Care Plan Protection Act. S. 2104, Preserving Medicare Advantage for all Medicare Beneficiaries Act of 2015. Opposed cuts to Medicare Advantage and Part D rates. H.R. 1343/S. 688, Establishing Beneficiary Equity in the Hospital Readmission Program Act of 2015. H.R. 928/S. 193, to repeal the annual fee on health insurance providers enacted by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. H.R. 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016, provisions to delay the annual fee on health insurance providers enacted in the Affordable Care Act by one year (2017). Advocated for a system that incorporates more chronic codes under the risk adjustment methodology. Advocated for transparency in the methodology surrounding the calculation of the Fee-for-Service error rate in Medicare Advantage Risk Adjustment Data-Validation. H.R. 2646, Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2015. S. 1945, Mental Health Reform Act of 2015. Medicare and Medicaid plan contracting issues.
Preserving Medicare Advantage for all Medicare Beneficiaries Act of 2015
Client: WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS, INC. · Firm: WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS, INC.
Advocated for fairness is Medicare Advantage Stars Quality measurements. H.R. 2582, the Seniors Health Care Plan Protection Act. Opposed cuts to Medicare Advantage and Part D rates. H.R. 1343/S. 688, Establishing Beneficiary Equity in the Hospital Readmission Program Act of 2015. H.R. 546/S. 298, ACE Kids Act of 2015. H.R. 928/S. 193, to repeal the annual fee on health insurance providers enacted by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Advocated for a system that incorporates more chronic codes under the risk adjustment methodology. H.R. 6, 21st Century Cures Act, advocated against using MA or Part D offsets. Advocated for transparency in the methodology surrounding the calculation of the Fee-for-Service error rate in Medicare Advantage Risk Adjustment Data-Validation. S. 2104, Preserving Medicare Advantage for all Medicare Beneficiaries Act of 2015. H.R. 2646, Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2015. S. 1945, Mental Health Reform Act of 2015.
Preserving Medicare Advantage for all Medicare Beneficiaries Act of 2015
Client: WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS, INC. · Firm: WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS, INC.
Advocated for fairness is Medicare Advantage Stars Quality measurements. H.R. 2582, the Seniors Health Care Plan Protection Act. S. 2104, Preserving Medicare Advantage for all Medicare Beneficiaries Act of 2015. Opposed cuts to Medicare Advantage and Part D rates. H.R. 1343/S. 688, Establishing Beneficiary Equity in the Hospital Readmission Program Act of 2015. H.R. 928/S. 193, to repeal the annual fee on health insurance providers enacted by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. H.R. 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016, provisions to delay the annual fee on health insurance providers enacted in the Affordable Care Act by one year (2017). Advocated for a system that incorporates more chronic codes under the risk adjustment methodology. Advocated for transparency in the methodology surrounding the calculation of the Fee-for-Service error rate in Medicare Advantage Risk Adjustment Data-Validation. H.R. 2646, Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2015. S. 1945, Mental Health Reform Act of 2015. Medicare and Medicaid plan contracting issues.
Advocated for fairness is Medicare Advantage Stars Quality measurements. H.R. 2582, the Seniors Health Care Plan Protection Act. Opposed cuts to Medicare Advantage and Part D rates. H.R. 1343/S. 688, Establishing Beneficiary Equity in the Hospital Readmission Program Act of 2015. H.R. 546/S. 298, ACE Kids Act of 2015. H.R. 2, Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015. H.R. 928/S. 193, to repeal the annual fee on health insurance providers enacted by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Advocated for a system that incorporates more chronic codes under the risk adjustment methodology. H.R. 6, 21st Century Cures Act, advocated against using MA or Part D offsets. Advocated for transparency in the methodology surrounding the calculation of the Fee-for-Service error rate in Medicare Advantage Risk Adjustment Data-Validation.
Advocated for fairness is Medicare Advantage Stars Quality measurements. H.R. 2582, the Seniors Health Care Plan Protection Act. Opposed cuts to Medicare Advantage and Part D rates. H.R. 1343/S. 688, Establishing Beneficiary Equity in the Hospital Readmission Program Act of 2015. H.R. 546/S. 298, ACE Kids Act of 2015. H.R. 928/S. 193, to repeal the annual fee on health insurance providers enacted by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Advocated for a system that incorporates more chronic codes under the risk adjustment methodology. H.R. 6, 21st Century Cures Act, advocated against using MA or Part D offsets. Advocated for transparency in the methodology surrounding the calculation of the Fee-for-Service error rate in Medicare Advantage Risk Adjustment Data-Validation. S. 2104, Preserving Medicare Advantage for all Medicare Beneficiaries Act of 2015. H.R. 2646, Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2015. S. 1945, Mental Health Reform Act of 2015.
Establishing Beneficiary Equity in the Hospital Readmission Program Act of 2015
Client: WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS, INC. · Firm: WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS, INC.
Advocated for fairness is Medicare Advantage Stars Quality measurements. H.R. 2582, the Seniors Health Care Plan Protection Act. S. 2104, Preserving Medicare Advantage for all Medicare Beneficiaries Act of 2015. Opposed cuts to Medicare Advantage and Part D rates. H.R. 1343/S. 688, Establishing Beneficiary Equity in the Hospital Readmission Program Act of 2015. H.R. 928/S. 193, to repeal the annual fee on health insurance providers enacted by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. H.R. 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016, provisions to delay the annual fee on health insurance providers enacted in the Affordable Care Act by one year (2017). Advocated for a system that incorporates more chronic codes under the risk adjustment methodology. Advocated for transparency in the methodology surrounding the calculation of the Fee-for-Service error rate in Medicare Advantage Risk Adjustment Data-Validation. H.R. 2646, Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2015. S. 1945, Mental Health Reform Act of 2015. Medicare and Medicaid plan contracting issues.
Establishing Beneficiary Equity in the Hospital Readmission Program Act of 2015
Client: WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS, INC. · Firm: WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS, INC.
Advocated for fairness is Medicare Advantage Stars Quality measurements. H.R. 2582, the Seniors Health Care Plan Protection Act. Opposed cuts to Medicare Advantage and Part D rates. H.R. 1343/S. 688, Establishing Beneficiary Equity in the Hospital Readmission Program Act of 2015. H.R. 546/S. 298, ACE Kids Act of 2015. H.R. 928/S. 193, to repeal the annual fee on health insurance providers enacted by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Advocated for a system that incorporates more chronic codes under the risk adjustment methodology. H.R. 6, 21st Century Cures Act, advocated against using MA or Part D offsets. Advocated for transparency in the methodology surrounding the calculation of the Fee-for-Service error rate in Medicare Advantage Risk Adjustment Data-Validation. S. 2104, Preserving Medicare Advantage for all Medicare Beneficiaries Act of 2015. H.R. 2646, Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2015. S. 1945, Mental Health Reform Act of 2015.
Establishing Beneficiary Equity in the Hospital Readmission Program Act of 2015
Client: WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS, INC. · Firm: WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS, INC.
Advocated for fairness is Medicare Advantage Stars Quality measurements. H.R. 2582, the Seniors Health Care Plan Protection Act. Opposed cuts to Medicare Advantage and Part D rates. H.R. 1343/S. 688, Establishing Beneficiary Equity in the Hospital Readmission Program Act of 2015. H.R. 546/S. 298, ACE Kids Act of 2015. H.R. 2, Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015. H.R. 928/S. 193, to repeal the annual fee on health insurance providers enacted by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Advocated for a system that incorporates more chronic codes under the risk adjustment methodology. H.R. 6, 21st Century Cures Act, advocated against using MA or Part D offsets. Advocated for transparency in the methodology surrounding the calculation of the Fee-for-Service error rate in Medicare Advantage Risk Adjustment Data-Validation.
Efforts to engage Congress to seek a clarification on the Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991. Engaged the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regarding petition related to TCPA on which WellCare is a named petitioner.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
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2018 · third_quarter · 3A
Advocated for CMS to allow the translation of the CAHPS survey into additional languages. Advocated for fairness in Medicare Advantage Stars Quality measurements. H.R. 6, The Opioid Treatment and Prevention Act - provisions related to Institutes for Mental Disease (IMD), Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs (PDMP). H.R. 3325/S.428, Advancing Care for Exceptional Kids Act (ACE Kids) - provisions related to access to services for medically complex children. H.R. 5963/S.3063 - provisions related to the annual fee on health insurance providers. H.R. 6470/S.3158, FY19 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Bill - provisions related to Medicare, Childrens Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and Medicare Advantage Star Quality Ratings.
Efforts to engage Congress to seek a clarification on the Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991. Engaged the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regarding petition related to TCPA on which WellCare is a named petitioner.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
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2018 · third_quarter · Q3
Advocated for CMS to allow the translation of the CAHPS survey into additional languages. Advocated for fairness in Medicare Advantage Stars Quality measurements. H.R. 6, The Opioid Treatment and Prevention Act - provisions related to Institutes for Mental Disease (IMD), Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs (PDMP). H.R. 3325/S.428, Advancing Care for Exceptional Kids Act (ACE Kids) - provisions related to access to services for medically complex children. H.R. 5963/S.3063 - provisions related to the annual fee on health insurance providers. H.R. 6470/S.3158, FY19 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Bill - provisions related to Medicare, Childrens Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and Medicare Advantage Star Quality Ratings.
Efforts to engage Congress to seek a clarification on the Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991. Engaged the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regarding petition related to TCPA on which WellCare is a named petitioner.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
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2018 · second_quarter · Q2
Advocated for CMS to allow the translation of the CAHPS survey into additional languages. Advocated for fairness in Medicare Advantage Stars Quality measurements. H.R. 6, The Opioid Treatment and Prevention Act - provisions related to Institutes for Mental Disease (IMD), Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs (PDMP). S.3120, Helping End Addiction and Lessen Substance Abuse Disorders Act (HEAL Act) - provisions related to Institutes for Mental Disease (IMD), Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs (PDMP). H.R. 3325/S.428, Advancing Care for Exceptional Kids Act (ACE Kids) - provisions related to access to services for medically complex children. H.R. 5963 - provisions related to the annual fee on health insurance providers. FY19 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Bill - provisions related to Medicare, Childrens Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and Medicare Advantage Star Quality Ratings.
Efforts to engage Congress to seek a clarification on the Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991. Engaged the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regarding petition related to TCPA on which WellCare is a named petitioner.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
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2018 · first_quarter · Q1
Advocated for CMS to allow the translation of the CAHPS survey into additional languages. Advocated for CMS to adjust plan audits in a manner that would be less administratively burdensome. Advocated for fairness in Medicare Advantage Stars Quality measurements. H.R. 3168, SNP Reauthorization Act of 2017 - Provisions related to special needs plans for dual eligible individuals (DSNPs). S.1827, KIDS Act of 2017 - Provisions related to the Childrens Health Insurance Program. H.R. 3921, HEALTHY KIDS Act - Provisions related to the Childrens Health Insurance Program. H.R. 1892, The Bipartisan Budget Act - provisions related to Special Needs Plans (SNPs), Childrens Health Insurance Program (CHIP), Health Insurance Tax (HIT) and Medicare Advantage Star Quality Ratings. H.R. 1625, Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2018 - advocated for inclusion of provisions related to Medicare Advantage Star Quality Ratings.
Efforts to engage Congress to seek a clarification on the Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, White House Office
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2017 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Efforts to engage Congress to seek a clarification on the Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991.
Advocated for CMS to allow the translation of the CAHPS survey into additional languages. Advocated for CMS to adjust plan audits in a manner that would be less administratively burdensome. Advocated for fairness in Medicare Advantage Stars Quality measurements. H.R. 3168, SNP Reauthorization Act of 2017 - Provisions related to special needs plans for dual eligible individuals (DSNPs). S.1827, KIDS Act of 2017 - Provisions related to the Childrens Health Insurance Program. H.R. 3921, HEALTHY KIDS Act - Provisions related to the Childrens Health Insurance Program.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, White House Office
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2017 · third_quarter · Q3
Efforts to engage Congress to seek a clarification on the Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991.
Better Care Reconciliation Act - Provisions related to Medicaid Managed care and the health insurance tax. Advocated for CMS to allow the translation of the CAHPS survey into additional languages. Advocated for CMS to adjust plan audits in a manner that would be less administratively burdensome. Medicare Advantage Benchmarks - Calculation of the Medicare Advantage benchmarks to include Medicare Part A and Medicare Part B information. Advocated for fairness in Medicare Advantage Stars Quality measurements. H.R. 1628, American Health Care Act of 2017 - Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute, provisions related to Medicaid managed care. H.R. 3168, To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide continued access to specialized Medicare Advantage plans for special needs individuals, and for other purposes - Provisions related to special needs plans for dual eligible individuals (DSNPs). S.1827, KIDS Act of 2017 - Provisions related to the Childrens Health Insurance Program. H.R. 3921, Healthy Kids Act - Provisions related to the Childrens Health Insurance Program.
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2017 · second_quarter · Q2
Implementation of P.L. 114-10 (Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015) - provisions related to provider participation in MIPS and APM programs; all provisions related to Medicare Advantage participation. H.R. 1628 (The American Health Care Act) - provisions related to Medicaid managed care and the health insurance tax. Better Care Reconciliation Act - provisions related to Medicaid Managed care and the health insurance tax. Advocated for CMS to allow the translation of the CAHPS survey into additional languages. Advocated for CMS to adjust plan audits in a manner that would be less administratively burdensome. Medicare Advantage Benchmarks - calculation of the Medicare Advantage benchmarks to include Medicare Part A and Medicare Part B information. Advocated for fairness in Medicare Advantage Stars Quality measurements.
Efforts to engage Congress to seek a clarification on the Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
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2017 · first_quarter · Q1
Implementation of P.L. 114-10 (Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015) - provisions related to provider participation in MIPS and APM programs; all provisions related to Medicare Advantage participation. H.R. 1628 (The American Health Care Act) - provisions related to Medicaid managed care and the health insurance tax. Medicare Advantage Benchmarks - calculation of the Medicare Advantage benchmarks to include Medicare Part A and Medicare Part B information. Advocated for fairness in Medicare Advantage Stars Quality measurements.
Efforts to engage Congress to seek a clarification on the Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991.
Filing targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
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2016 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Implementation of P.L. 114-10 (Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015) - provisions related to provider participation in MIPS and APM programs; all provisions related to Medicare Advantage participation. H.R. 34 (21st Century Cures Act) - all provisions relating to Medicare Advantage Star Ratings; mental health in Medicaid and Medicare; end stage renal disease (ESRD). House Republican Leadership Task Force Proposal on Medicare and Medicaid (A Better Way) - all provisions relating to Medicare and Medicaid. H.R. 2646 (Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act) - all provisions relating to Medicaid and Medicare. S. 2680 (Mental Health Reform Act) - all provisions relating to Medicaid and Medicare. H.R. 5506 and S. 3090 (Dialysis PATIENT Demonstration Act) - all provisions relating to establishing a demonstration project to provide integrated care for Medicare beneficiaries with end-stage renal disease. H.R. 5659 (ESRD Choice Act) - all provisions relating to expanding Medicare Advantage coverage for individuals with end-stage renal disease. Advocated for Medicaid Managed care in any effort to reform the Medicaid program.
WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS, INC. via WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS, INC.
2016 · third_quarter · Q3
Efforts to engage Congress to seek a clarification on the Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991.
H.R. 546 and S. 298, ACE Kids Act, all provisions regarding care of children with complex medical needs. H.R. 2646, Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act, all provisions relating to Medicaid and Medicare. S. 2680, Mental Health Reform Act, all provisions relating to Medicaid and Medicare. H.R. 5506 and S. 3090, Dialysis PATIENT Demonstration Act, all provisions relating to establishing a demonstration project to provide integrated care for Medicare beneficiaries with end-stage renal disease. H.R. 5659, ESRD Choice Act, all provisions relating to expanding Medicare Advantage coverage for individuals with end-stage renal disease. Advocated for Medicaid Managed care in an effort to reform the Medicaid program. S. 524, Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act, all provisions relating to opioids in Medicare and Medicaid.
Filing targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS, INC. via WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS, INC.
2016 · second_quarter · Q2
Advocated for fairness in Medicare Advantage Stars Quality measurements. S. 2104, Preserving Medicare Advantage for all Medicare Beneficiaries Act of 2015, all provisions relating to Medicare Advantage Star Ratings. Opposed cuts to Medicare Advantage and Part D rates. Advocated for a system that incorporates more chronic codes under the risk adjustment methodology. Advocated for the transparency in the methodology surrounding the calculation of the Fee-for-Service error rate in Medicare Advantage Risk Adjustment Data-Validation. H.R. 546 and S. 298, ACE Kids Act, all provisions regarding care of children with complex medical needs. H.R. 2646, Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act, all provisions relating to Medicaid and Medicare. S. 2680, Mental Health Reform Act, all provisions relating to Medicaid and Medicare. Advocated for Medicaid Managed Care in an effort to reform the Medicaid program.
Efforts to engage Congress to seek a clarification on the Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991.
WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS, INC. via WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS, INC.
2016 · first_quarter · 1A
Efforts to engage Congress to seek a clarification on the Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991.
Advocated for fairness in Medicare Advantage Stars Quality measurements. S. 2104, Preserving Medicare Advantage for all Medicare Beneficiaries Act of 2015, all provisions relating to Medicare Advantage Star Ratings. Opposed cuts to Medicare Advantage and Part D rates. Advocated for a system that incorporates more chronic codes under the risk adjustment methodology. Advocated for the transparency in the methodology surrounding the calculation of the Fee-for-Service error rate in Medicare Advantage Risk Adjustment Data-Validation. Advocated for fairness in Medicare Advantage rates when high number of beneficiaries opt-out of Medicare Part B.
Filing targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS, INC. via WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS, INC.
2016 · first_quarter · Q1
Advocated for fairness in Medicare Advantage Stars Quality measurements. S. 2104, Preserving Medicare Advantage for all Medicare Beneficiaries Act of 2015, all provisions relating to Medicare Advantage Star Ratings. Opposed cuts to Medicare Advantage and Part D rates. Advocated for a system that incorporates more chronic codes under the risk adjustment methodology. Advocated for the transparency in the methodology surrounding the calculation of the Fee-for-Service error rate in Medicare Advantage Risk Adjustment Data-Validation. Advocated for fairness in Medicare Advantage rates when high number of beneficiaries opt-out of Medicare Part B.
Efforts to engage Congress to seek a clarification on the Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991.
Filing targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS, INC. via WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS, INC.
2015 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Advocated for fairness is Medicare Advantage Stars Quality measurements. H.R. 2582, the Seniors Health Care Plan Protection Act. S. 2104, Preserving Medicare Advantage for all Medicare Beneficiaries Act of 2015. Opposed cuts to Medicare Advantage and Part D rates. H.R. 1343/S. 688, Establishing Beneficiary Equity in the Hospital Readmission Program Act of 2015. H.R. 928/S. 193, to repeal the annual fee on health insurance providers enacted by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. H.R. 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016, provisions to delay the annual fee on health insurance providers enacted in the Affordable Care Act by one year (2017). Advocated for a system that incorporates more chronic codes under the risk adjustment methodology. Advocated for transparency in the methodology surrounding the calculation of the Fee-for-Service error rate in Medicare Advantage Risk Adjustment Data-Validation. H.R. 2646, Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2015. S. 1945, Mental Health Reform Act of 2015. Medicare and Medicaid plan contracting issues.
WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS, INC. via WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS, INC.
2015 · third_quarter · Q3
Advocated for fairness is Medicare Advantage Stars Quality measurements. H.R. 2582, the Seniors Health Care Plan Protection Act. Opposed cuts to Medicare Advantage and Part D rates. H.R. 1343/S. 688, Establishing Beneficiary Equity in the Hospital Readmission Program Act of 2015. H.R. 546/S. 298, ACE Kids Act of 2015. H.R. 928/S. 193, to repeal the annual fee on health insurance providers enacted by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Advocated for a system that incorporates more chronic codes under the risk adjustment methodology. H.R. 6, 21st Century Cures Act, advocated against using MA or Part D offsets. Advocated for transparency in the methodology surrounding the calculation of the Fee-for-Service error rate in Medicare Advantage Risk Adjustment Data-Validation. S. 2104, Preserving Medicare Advantage for all Medicare Beneficiaries Act of 2015. H.R. 2646, Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2015. S. 1945, Mental Health Reform Act of 2015.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS, INC. via WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS, INC.
2015 · second_quarter · Q2
Advocated for fairness is Medicare Advantage Stars Quality measurements. H.R. 2582, the Seniors Health Care Plan Protection Act. Opposed cuts to Medicare Advantage and Part D rates. H.R. 1343/S. 688, Establishing Beneficiary Equity in the Hospital Readmission Program Act of 2015. H.R. 546/S. 298, ACE Kids Act of 2015. H.R. 2, Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015. H.R. 928/S. 193, to repeal the annual fee on health insurance providers enacted by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Advocated for a system that incorporates more chronic codes under the risk adjustment methodology. H.R. 6, 21st Century Cures Act, advocated against using MA or Part D offsets. Advocated for transparency in the methodology surrounding the calculation of the Fee-for-Service error rate in Medicare Advantage Risk Adjustment Data-Validation.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
Efforts to engage Congress to seek a clarification on the Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991.
Filing targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Filing targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Efforts to engage Congress to seek a clarification on the Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE