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Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2023
Client: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS · Firm: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS
H.R. 2389 / S. 1302 - Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2023 - Support expansion of physician workforce by increasing Medicare-supported GME positions H.R. 2665 - Supporting Safety Net Hospitals Act - Support elimination of DSH cuts H.R. 2829 - Chronic Care Management Improvement Act of 2023 - Support removing patient cost-sharing obligations from the Chronic Care Management (CCM) code H.R. 3561 - The PATIENT Act of 2023 - Oppose Site-Neutral Payment Policies and advocate on hospital price transparency and inpatient-only list. H.R. 3746 - Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 - Support debt ceiling agreement without cuts to Medicare and Medicaid H.R. 977 / S. 470 - Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2023 - Oppose changing current law limiting self-referral to physician-owned hospitals S. 1869 - Site-based Invoicing and Transparency Enhancement Act - Oppose site-neutral payment policies Support for codifying the process CMS uses to remove quality measures Oppose cuts to Medicare and Medicaid as component of debt ceiling negotiations Oppose recoupment of certain payments made to hospitals under the 340B program Urge Members to co-sign letter to CMS to update proposed payment in the final IPPS rule Support simplifying and streamlining Medicare Advantage prior authorization process
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FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS via FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS
2023 · fourth_quarter · Q4
S.2840 - Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act - Re: health care contracting practices and facility fees H.R. 5378 - Lower Costs, More Transparency Act - Site-neutral payment policies and hospital price transparency provisions H.R. 2665 - Supporting Safety Net Hospitals Act - Elimination of DSH cuts H.R. 3173 - Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act - Reforms to the Medicare Prior Authorization Process H.R. 4968 - The Gold Card Act of 2023 - Reforms to the Medicare Prior Authorization Process H.R. 977 / S. 470 - Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2023 - Changing current law limiting self-referral to physician-owned hospitals S.803 - Save Rural Hospitals Act of 2023 - Re: Area Wage Index floor S.1110 - Rural Hospital Support Act - Re: making permanent rural payment programs (LVH/MDH) 340B eligibility
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, White House Office
Source: Senate LDA
H.R. 2584 - Safety from Violence for Healthcare Employees (SAVE) Act - Support creating legal penalties for individuals who knowingly and intentionally assault or intimidate hospital employees. H.R. 2691 - Transparent PRICE Act - Codifying Hospital Price Transparency requirements H.R. 2819 - Good Samaritan Health Professionals Act of 2023 - Support expanded liability protections for doctors who choose to volunteer during national or public health emergencies H.R. 3305 / S. 1606 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act - Support policies to improve maternal health H.R. 3421 / S. 1655 - Medicare for All Act of 2023 - Oppose a single-payer system H.R. 3577 - Medical and Stockpile Accountability Act - Support supply chain improvements H.R. 824 - Telehealth Benefit Expansion for Workers Act of 2023 - Support treating telehealth services as excepted benefits S. 665 - Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act - Support extending and enhancing program CONNECT for Health Act of 2023 - Support expansion of telehealth services Identify and support solutions to address health care workforce shortage Support addressing growing crisis of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) Support reauthorization of Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act Support continued Congressional work on behavioral health Loan repayment for nurses in rural areas
Supporting Safety Net Hospitals Act
Client: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS · Firm: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS
S.2840 - Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act - Re: health care contracting practices and facility fees H.R. 5378 - Lower Costs, More Transparency Act - Site-neutral payment policies and hospital price transparency provisions H.R. 2665 - Supporting Safety Net Hospitals Act - Elimination of DSH cuts H.R. 3173 - Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act - Reforms to the Medicare Prior Authorization Process H.R. 4968 - The Gold Card Act of 2023 - Reforms to the Medicare Prior Authorization Process H.R. 977 / S. 470 - Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2023 - Changing current law limiting self-referral to physician-owned hospitals S.803 - Save Rural Hospitals Act of 2023 - Re: Area Wage Index floor S.1110 - Rural Hospital Support Act - Re: making permanent rural payment programs (LVH/MDH) 340B eligibility
Supporting Safety Net Hospitals Act
Client: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS · Firm: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS
H.R. 2389 / S. 1302 - Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2023 - Support expansion of physician workforce by increasing Medicare-supported GME positions H.R. 2665 - Supporting Safety Net Hospitals Act - Support elimination of DSH cuts H.R. 2829 - Chronic Care Management Improvement Act of 2023 - Support removing patient cost-sharing obligations from the Chronic Care Management (CCM) code H.R. 3561 - The PATIENT Act of 2023 - Oppose Site-Neutral Payment Policies and advocate on hospital price transparency and inpatient-only list. H.R. 3746 - Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 - Support debt ceiling agreement without cuts to Medicare and Medicaid H.R. 977 / S. 470 - Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2023 - Oppose changing current law limiting self-referral to physician-owned hospitals S. 1869 - Site-based Invoicing and Transparency Enhancement Act - Oppose site-neutral payment policies Support for codifying the process CMS uses to remove quality measures Oppose cuts to Medicare and Medicaid as component of debt ceiling negotiations Oppose recoupment of certain payments made to hospitals under the 340B program Urge Members to co-sign letter to CMS to update proposed payment in the final IPPS rule Support simplifying and streamlining Medicare Advantage prior authorization process
Supporting Safety Net Hospitals Act
Client: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS · Firm: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS
S.2840 - Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act - Re: health care contracting practices and facility fees H.R. 5378 - Lower Costs, More Transparency Act - Site-neutral payment policies and hospital price transparency provisions H.R. 2665 - Supporting Safety Net Hospitals Act - Elimination of DSH cuts H.R. 3173 - Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act - Reforms to the Medicare Prior Authorization Process H.R. 4968 - The Gold Card Act of 2023 - Reforms to the Medicare Prior Authorization Process H.R. 977 / S. 470 - Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2023 - Changing current law limiting self-referral to physician-owned hospitals S.803 - Save Rural Hospitals Act of 2023 - Re: Area Wage Index floor S.1110 - Rural Hospital Support Act - Re: making permanent rural payment programs (LVH/MDH) 340B eligibility
Transparent PRICE Act
Client: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS · Firm: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS
H.R. 2584 - Safety from Violence for Healthcare Employees (SAVE) Act - Support creating legal penalties for individuals who knowingly and intentionally assault or intimidate hospital employees. H.R. 2691 - Transparent PRICE Act - Codifying Hospital Price Transparency requirements H.R. 2819 - Good Samaritan Health Professionals Act of 2023 - Support expanded liability protections for doctors who choose to volunteer during national or public health emergencies H.R. 3305 / S. 1606 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act - Support policies to improve maternal health H.R. 3421 / S. 1655 - Medicare for All Act of 2023 - Oppose a single-payer system H.R. 3577 - Medical and Stockpile Accountability Act - Support supply chain improvements H.R. 824 - Telehealth Benefit Expansion for Workers Act of 2023 - Support treating telehealth services as excepted benefits S. 665 - Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act - Support extending and enhancing program CONNECT for Health Act of 2023 - Support expansion of telehealth services Identify and support solutions to address health care workforce shortage Support addressing growing crisis of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) Support reauthorization of Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act Support continued Congressional work on behavioral health Loan repayment for nurses in rural areas
Good Samaritan Health Professionals Act of 2023
Client: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS · Firm: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS
H.R. 2584 - Safety from Violence for Healthcare Employees (SAVE) Act - Support creating legal penalties for individuals who knowingly and intentionally assault or intimidate hospital employees. H.R. 2691 - Transparent PRICE Act - Codifying Hospital Price Transparency requirements H.R. 2819 - Good Samaritan Health Professionals Act of 2023 - Support expanded liability protections for doctors who choose to volunteer during national or public health emergencies H.R. 3305 / S. 1606 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act - Support policies to improve maternal health H.R. 3421 / S. 1655 - Medicare for All Act of 2023 - Oppose a single-payer system H.R. 3577 - Medical and Stockpile Accountability Act - Support supply chain improvements H.R. 824 - Telehealth Benefit Expansion for Workers Act of 2023 - Support treating telehealth services as excepted benefits S. 665 - Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act - Support extending and enhancing program CONNECT for Health Act of 2023 - Support expansion of telehealth services Identify and support solutions to address health care workforce shortage Support addressing growing crisis of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) Support reauthorization of Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act Support continued Congressional work on behavioral health Loan repayment for nurses in rural areas
Chronic Care Management Improvement Act of 2023
Client: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS · Firm: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS
H.R. 2389 / S. 1302 - Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2023 - Support expansion of physician workforce by increasing Medicare-supported GME positions H.R. 2665 - Supporting Safety Net Hospitals Act - Support elimination of DSH cuts H.R. 2829 - Chronic Care Management Improvement Act of 2023 - Support removing patient cost-sharing obligations from the Chronic Care Management (CCM) code H.R. 3561 - The PATIENT Act of 2023 - Oppose Site-Neutral Payment Policies and advocate on hospital price transparency and inpatient-only list. H.R. 3746 - Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 - Support debt ceiling agreement without cuts to Medicare and Medicaid H.R. 977 / S. 470 - Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2023 - Oppose changing current law limiting self-referral to physician-owned hospitals S. 1869 - Site-based Invoicing and Transparency Enhancement Act - Oppose site-neutral payment policies Support for codifying the process CMS uses to remove quality measures Oppose cuts to Medicare and Medicaid as component of debt ceiling negotiations Oppose recoupment of certain payments made to hospitals under the 340B program Urge Members to co-sign letter to CMS to update proposed payment in the final IPPS rule Support simplifying and streamlining Medicare Advantage prior authorization process
Northern Nevada Economic Development and Conservation Act of 2024
Client: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS · Firm: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS
S.2840 - Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act - Re: health care contracting practices and facility fees H.R. 5378 - Lower Costs, More Transparency Act - Site-neutral payment policies and hospital price transparency provisions H.R. 2665 - Supporting Safety Net Hospitals Act - Elimination of DSH cuts H.R. 3173 - Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act - Reforms to the Medicare Prior Authorization Process H.R. 4968 - The Gold Card Act of 2023 - Reforms to the Medicare Prior Authorization Process H.R. 977 / S. 470 - Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2023 - Changing current law limiting self-referral to physician-owned hospitals S.803 - Save Rural Hospitals Act of 2023 - Re: Area Wage Index floor S.1110 - Rural Hospital Support Act - Re: making permanent rural payment programs (LVH/MDH) 340B eligibility
Northern Nevada Economic Development and Conservation Act of 2024
Client: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS · Firm: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS
S.2840 - Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act - Re: health care contracting practices and facility fees H.R. 5378 - Lower Costs, More Transparency Act - Site-neutral payment policies and hospital price transparency provisions H.R. 2665 - Supporting Safety Net Hospitals Act - Elimination of DSH cuts H.R. 3173 - Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act - Reforms to the Medicare Prior Authorization Process H.R. 4968 - The Gold Card Act of 2023 - Reforms to the Medicare Prior Authorization Process H.R. 977 / S. 470 - Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2023 - Changing current law limiting self-referral to physician-owned hospitals S.803 - Save Rural Hospitals Act of 2023 - Re: Area Wage Index floor S.1110 - Rural Hospital Support Act - Re: making permanent rural payment programs (LVH/MDH) 340B eligibility
Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act
Client: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS · Firm: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS
H.R. 2584 - Safety from Violence for Healthcare Employees (SAVE) Act - Support creating legal penalties for individuals who knowingly and intentionally assault or intimidate hospital employees. H.R. 2691 - Transparent PRICE Act - Codifying Hospital Price Transparency requirements H.R. 2819 - Good Samaritan Health Professionals Act of 2023 - Support expanded liability protections for doctors who choose to volunteer during national or public health emergencies H.R. 3305 / S. 1606 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act - Support policies to improve maternal health H.R. 3421 / S. 1655 - Medicare for All Act of 2023 - Oppose a single-payer system H.R. 3577 - Medical and Stockpile Accountability Act - Support supply chain improvements H.R. 824 - Telehealth Benefit Expansion for Workers Act of 2023 - Support treating telehealth services as excepted benefits S. 665 - Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act - Support extending and enhancing program CONNECT for Health Act of 2023 - Support expansion of telehealth services Identify and support solutions to address health care workforce shortage Support addressing growing crisis of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) Support reauthorization of Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act Support continued Congressional work on behavioral health Loan repayment for nurses in rural areas
Medicare for All Act
Client: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS · Firm: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS
H.R. 2584 - Safety from Violence for Healthcare Employees (SAVE) Act - Support creating legal penalties for individuals who knowingly and intentionally assault or intimidate hospital employees. H.R. 2691 - Transparent PRICE Act - Codifying Hospital Price Transparency requirements H.R. 2819 - Good Samaritan Health Professionals Act of 2023 - Support expanded liability protections for doctors who choose to volunteer during national or public health emergencies H.R. 3305 / S. 1606 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act - Support policies to improve maternal health H.R. 3421 / S. 1655 - Medicare for All Act of 2023 - Oppose a single-payer system H.R. 3577 - Medical and Stockpile Accountability Act - Support supply chain improvements H.R. 824 - Telehealth Benefit Expansion for Workers Act of 2023 - Support treating telehealth services as excepted benefits S. 665 - Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act - Support extending and enhancing program CONNECT for Health Act of 2023 - Support expansion of telehealth services Identify and support solutions to address health care workforce shortage Support addressing growing crisis of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) Support reauthorization of Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act Support continued Congressional work on behavioral health Loan repayment for nurses in rural areas
PATIENT Act of 2023
Client: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS · Firm: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS
H.R. 2389 / S. 1302 - Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2023 - Support expansion of physician workforce by increasing Medicare-supported GME positions H.R. 2665 - Supporting Safety Net Hospitals Act - Support elimination of DSH cuts H.R. 2829 - Chronic Care Management Improvement Act of 2023 - Support removing patient cost-sharing obligations from the Chronic Care Management (CCM) code H.R. 3561 - The PATIENT Act of 2023 - Oppose Site-Neutral Payment Policies and advocate on hospital price transparency and inpatient-only list. H.R. 3746 - Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 - Support debt ceiling agreement without cuts to Medicare and Medicaid H.R. 977 / S. 470 - Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2023 - Oppose changing current law limiting self-referral to physician-owned hospitals S. 1869 - Site-based Invoicing and Transparency Enhancement Act - Oppose site-neutral payment policies Support for codifying the process CMS uses to remove quality measures Oppose cuts to Medicare and Medicaid as component of debt ceiling negotiations Oppose recoupment of certain payments made to hospitals under the 340B program Urge Members to co-sign letter to CMS to update proposed payment in the final IPPS rule Support simplifying and streamlining Medicare Advantage prior authorization process
Medical and Health Stockpile Accountability Act of 2023
Client: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS · Firm: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS
H.R. 2584 - Safety from Violence for Healthcare Employees (SAVE) Act - Support creating legal penalties for individuals who knowingly and intentionally assault or intimidate hospital employees. H.R. 2691 - Transparent PRICE Act - Codifying Hospital Price Transparency requirements H.R. 2819 - Good Samaritan Health Professionals Act of 2023 - Support expanded liability protections for doctors who choose to volunteer during national or public health emergencies H.R. 3305 / S. 1606 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act - Support policies to improve maternal health H.R. 3421 / S. 1655 - Medicare for All Act of 2023 - Oppose a single-payer system H.R. 3577 - Medical and Stockpile Accountability Act - Support supply chain improvements H.R. 824 - Telehealth Benefit Expansion for Workers Act of 2023 - Support treating telehealth services as excepted benefits S. 665 - Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act - Support extending and enhancing program CONNECT for Health Act of 2023 - Support expansion of telehealth services Identify and support solutions to address health care workforce shortage Support addressing growing crisis of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) Support reauthorization of Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act Support continued Congressional work on behavioral health Loan repayment for nurses in rural areas
Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023
Client: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS · Firm: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS
H.R. 2389 / S. 1302 - Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2023 - Support expansion of physician workforce by increasing Medicare-supported GME positions H.R. 2665 - Supporting Safety Net Hospitals Act - Support elimination of DSH cuts H.R. 2829 - Chronic Care Management Improvement Act of 2023 - Support removing patient cost-sharing obligations from the Chronic Care Management (CCM) code H.R. 3561 - The PATIENT Act of 2023 - Oppose Site-Neutral Payment Policies and advocate on hospital price transparency and inpatient-only list. H.R. 3746 - Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 - Support debt ceiling agreement without cuts to Medicare and Medicaid H.R. 977 / S. 470 - Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2023 - Oppose changing current law limiting self-referral to physician-owned hospitals S. 1869 - Site-based Invoicing and Transparency Enhancement Act - Oppose site-neutral payment policies Support for codifying the process CMS uses to remove quality measures Oppose cuts to Medicare and Medicaid as component of debt ceiling negotiations Oppose recoupment of certain payments made to hospitals under the 340B program Urge Members to co-sign letter to CMS to update proposed payment in the final IPPS rule Support simplifying and streamlining Medicare Advantage prior authorization process
GOLD CARD Act of 2023
Client: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS · Firm: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS
S.2840 - Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act - Re: health care contracting practices and facility fees H.R. 5378 - Lower Costs, More Transparency Act - Site-neutral payment policies and hospital price transparency provisions H.R. 2665 - Supporting Safety Net Hospitals Act - Elimination of DSH cuts H.R. 3173 - Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act - Reforms to the Medicare Prior Authorization Process H.R. 4968 - The Gold Card Act of 2023 - Reforms to the Medicare Prior Authorization Process H.R. 977 / S. 470 - Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2023 - Changing current law limiting self-referral to physician-owned hospitals S.803 - Save Rural Hospitals Act of 2023 - Re: Area Wage Index floor S.1110 - Rural Hospital Support Act - Re: making permanent rural payment programs (LVH/MDH) 340B eligibility
GOLD CARD Act of 2023
Client: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS · Firm: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS
S.2840 - Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act - Re: health care contracting practices and facility fees H.R. 5378 - Lower Costs, More Transparency Act - Site-neutral payment policies and hospital price transparency provisions H.R. 2665 - Supporting Safety Net Hospitals Act - Elimination of DSH cuts H.R. 3173 - Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act - Reforms to the Medicare Prior Authorization Process H.R. 4968 - The Gold Card Act of 2023 - Reforms to the Medicare Prior Authorization Process H.R. 977 / S. 470 - Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2023 - Changing current law limiting self-referral to physician-owned hospitals S.803 - Save Rural Hospitals Act of 2023 - Re: Area Wage Index floor S.1110 - Rural Hospital Support Act - Re: making permanent rural payment programs (LVH/MDH) 340B eligibility
Lower Costs, More Transparency Act
Client: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS · Firm: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS
S.2840 - Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act - Re: health care contracting practices and facility fees H.R. 5378 - Lower Costs, More Transparency Act - Site-neutral payment policies and hospital price transparency provisions H.R. 2665 - Supporting Safety Net Hospitals Act - Elimination of DSH cuts H.R. 3173 - Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act - Reforms to the Medicare Prior Authorization Process H.R. 4968 - The Gold Card Act of 2023 - Reforms to the Medicare Prior Authorization Process H.R. 977 / S. 470 - Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2023 - Changing current law limiting self-referral to physician-owned hospitals S.803 - Save Rural Hospitals Act of 2023 - Re: Area Wage Index floor S.1110 - Rural Hospital Support Act - Re: making permanent rural payment programs (LVH/MDH) 340B eligibility
Lower Costs, More Transparency Act
Client: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS · Firm: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS
S.2840 - Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act - Re: health care contracting practices and facility fees H.R. 5378 - Lower Costs, More Transparency Act - Site-neutral payment policies and hospital price transparency provisions H.R. 2665 - Supporting Safety Net Hospitals Act - Elimination of DSH cuts H.R. 3173 - Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act - Reforms to the Medicare Prior Authorization Process H.R. 4968 - The Gold Card Act of 2023 - Reforms to the Medicare Prior Authorization Process H.R. 977 / S. 470 - Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2023 - Changing current law limiting self-referral to physician-owned hospitals S.803 - Save Rural Hospitals Act of 2023 - Re: Area Wage Index floor S.1110 - Rural Hospital Support Act - Re: making permanent rural payment programs (LVH/MDH) 340B eligibility
Telehealth Benefit Expansion for Workers Act of 2023
Client: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS · Firm: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS
H.R. 2584 - Safety from Violence for Healthcare Employees (SAVE) Act - Support creating legal penalties for individuals who knowingly and intentionally assault or intimidate hospital employees. H.R. 2691 - Transparent PRICE Act - Codifying Hospital Price Transparency requirements H.R. 2819 - Good Samaritan Health Professionals Act of 2023 - Support expanded liability protections for doctors who choose to volunteer during national or public health emergencies H.R. 3305 / S. 1606 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act - Support policies to improve maternal health H.R. 3421 / S. 1655 - Medicare for All Act of 2023 - Oppose a single-payer system H.R. 3577 - Medical and Stockpile Accountability Act - Support supply chain improvements H.R. 824 - Telehealth Benefit Expansion for Workers Act of 2023 - Support treating telehealth services as excepted benefits S. 665 - Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act - Support extending and enhancing program CONNECT for Health Act of 2023 - Support expansion of telehealth services Identify and support solutions to address health care workforce shortage Support addressing growing crisis of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) Support reauthorization of Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act Support continued Congressional work on behavioral health Loan repayment for nurses in rural areas
Telehealth Benefit Expansion for Workers Act of 2023
Client: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS · Firm: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS
H.R. 824 - "Telehealth Benefit Expansion for Workers Act of 2023" - expanded telehealth benefits Support Congressional action addressing growing crisis of addressing antimicrobial resistance (AMR) Support continued Congressional work on behavioral health Loan repayment for nurses in rural areas
Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2023
Client: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS · Firm: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS
S.2840 - Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act - Re: health care contracting practices and facility fees H.R. 5378 - Lower Costs, More Transparency Act - Site-neutral payment policies and hospital price transparency provisions H.R. 2665 - Supporting Safety Net Hospitals Act - Elimination of DSH cuts H.R. 3173 - Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act - Reforms to the Medicare Prior Authorization Process H.R. 4968 - The Gold Card Act of 2023 - Reforms to the Medicare Prior Authorization Process H.R. 977 / S. 470 - Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2023 - Changing current law limiting self-referral to physician-owned hospitals S.803 - Save Rural Hospitals Act of 2023 - Re: Area Wage Index floor S.1110 - Rural Hospital Support Act - Re: making permanent rural payment programs (LVH/MDH) 340B eligibility
Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2023
Client: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS · Firm: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS
H.R. 2389 / S. 1302 - Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2023 - Support expansion of physician workforce by increasing Medicare-supported GME positions H.R. 2665 - Supporting Safety Net Hospitals Act - Support elimination of DSH cuts H.R. 2829 - Chronic Care Management Improvement Act of 2023 - Support removing patient cost-sharing obligations from the Chronic Care Management (CCM) code H.R. 3561 - The PATIENT Act of 2023 - Oppose Site-Neutral Payment Policies and advocate on hospital price transparency and inpatient-only list. H.R. 3746 - Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 - Support debt ceiling agreement without cuts to Medicare and Medicaid H.R. 977 / S. 470 - Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2023 - Oppose changing current law limiting self-referral to physician-owned hospitals S. 1869 - Site-based Invoicing and Transparency Enhancement Act - Oppose site-neutral payment policies Support for codifying the process CMS uses to remove quality measures Oppose cuts to Medicare and Medicaid as component of debt ceiling negotiations Oppose recoupment of certain payments made to hospitals under the 340B program Urge Members to co-sign letter to CMS to update proposed payment in the final IPPS rule Support simplifying and streamlining Medicare Advantage prior authorization process
Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2023
Client: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS · Firm: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS
S.2840 - Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act - Re: health care contracting practices and facility fees H.R. 5378 - Lower Costs, More Transparency Act - Site-neutral payment policies and hospital price transparency provisions H.R. 2665 - Supporting Safety Net Hospitals Act - Elimination of DSH cuts H.R. 3173 - Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act - Reforms to the Medicare Prior Authorization Process H.R. 4968 - The Gold Card Act of 2023 - Reforms to the Medicare Prior Authorization Process H.R. 977 / S. 470 - Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2023 - Changing current law limiting self-referral to physician-owned hospitals S.803 - Save Rural Hospitals Act of 2023 - Re: Area Wage Index floor S.1110 - Rural Hospital Support Act - Re: making permanent rural payment programs (LVH/MDH) 340B eligibility
Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2023
Client: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS · Firm: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS
H.R. 977 / S. 470 - "Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2023" - Provisions that would weaken or repeal current law limiting self- referral to physician-owned hospitals. Oppose cuts to Medicare and Medicaid as component of debt ceiling negotiations Oppose recoupment of certain payments made to hospitals as a result of 340B program judicial ruling Support simplifying and streamlining Medicare Advantage prior authorization process Oppose hospital payment cuts, such as site-neutral payment and Medicare Bad Debt cuts
Rural Hospital Support Act
Client: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS · Firm: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS
S.2840 - Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act - Re: health care contracting practices and facility fees H.R. 5378 - Lower Costs, More Transparency Act - Site-neutral payment policies and hospital price transparency provisions H.R. 2665 - Supporting Safety Net Hospitals Act - Elimination of DSH cuts H.R. 3173 - Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act - Reforms to the Medicare Prior Authorization Process H.R. 4968 - The Gold Card Act of 2023 - Reforms to the Medicare Prior Authorization Process H.R. 977 / S. 470 - Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2023 - Changing current law limiting self-referral to physician-owned hospitals S.803 - Save Rural Hospitals Act of 2023 - Re: Area Wage Index floor S.1110 - Rural Hospital Support Act - Re: making permanent rural payment programs (LVH/MDH) 340B eligibility
Rural Hospital Support Act
Client: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS · Firm: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS
S.2840 - Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act - Re: health care contracting practices and facility fees H.R. 5378 - Lower Costs, More Transparency Act - Site-neutral payment policies and hospital price transparency provisions H.R. 2665 - Supporting Safety Net Hospitals Act - Elimination of DSH cuts H.R. 3173 - Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act - Reforms to the Medicare Prior Authorization Process H.R. 4968 - The Gold Card Act of 2023 - Reforms to the Medicare Prior Authorization Process H.R. 977 / S. 470 - Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2023 - Changing current law limiting self-referral to physician-owned hospitals S.803 - Save Rural Hospitals Act of 2023 - Re: Area Wage Index floor S.1110 - Rural Hospital Support Act - Re: making permanent rural payment programs (LVH/MDH) 340B eligibility
Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2023
Client: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS · Firm: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS
H.R. 2389 / S. 1302 - Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2023 - Support expansion of physician workforce by increasing Medicare-supported GME positions H.R. 2665 - Supporting Safety Net Hospitals Act - Support elimination of DSH cuts H.R. 2829 - Chronic Care Management Improvement Act of 2023 - Support removing patient cost-sharing obligations from the Chronic Care Management (CCM) code H.R. 3561 - The PATIENT Act of 2023 - Oppose Site-Neutral Payment Policies and advocate on hospital price transparency and inpatient-only list. H.R. 3746 - Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 - Support debt ceiling agreement without cuts to Medicare and Medicaid H.R. 977 / S. 470 - Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2023 - Oppose changing current law limiting self-referral to physician-owned hospitals S. 1869 - Site-based Invoicing and Transparency Enhancement Act - Oppose site-neutral payment policies Support for codifying the process CMS uses to remove quality measures Oppose cuts to Medicare and Medicaid as component of debt ceiling negotiations Oppose recoupment of certain payments made to hospitals under the 340B program Urge Members to co-sign letter to CMS to update proposed payment in the final IPPS rule Support simplifying and streamlining Medicare Advantage prior authorization process
Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act
Client: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS · Firm: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS
H.R. 2584 - Safety from Violence for Healthcare Employees (SAVE) Act - Support creating legal penalties for individuals who knowingly and intentionally assault or intimidate hospital employees. H.R. 2691 - Transparent PRICE Act - Codifying Hospital Price Transparency requirements H.R. 2819 - Good Samaritan Health Professionals Act of 2023 - Support expanded liability protections for doctors who choose to volunteer during national or public health emergencies H.R. 3305 / S. 1606 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act - Support policies to improve maternal health H.R. 3421 / S. 1655 - Medicare for All Act of 2023 - Oppose a single-payer system H.R. 3577 - Medical and Stockpile Accountability Act - Support supply chain improvements H.R. 824 - Telehealth Benefit Expansion for Workers Act of 2023 - Support treating telehealth services as excepted benefits S. 665 - Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act - Support extending and enhancing program CONNECT for Health Act of 2023 - Support expansion of telehealth services Identify and support solutions to address health care workforce shortage Support addressing growing crisis of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) Support reauthorization of Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act Support continued Congressional work on behavioral health Loan repayment for nurses in rural areas
Medicare for All Act
Client: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS · Firm: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS
H.R. 2584 - Safety from Violence for Healthcare Employees (SAVE) Act - Support creating legal penalties for individuals who knowingly and intentionally assault or intimidate hospital employees. H.R. 2691 - Transparent PRICE Act - Codifying Hospital Price Transparency requirements H.R. 2819 - Good Samaritan Health Professionals Act of 2023 - Support expanded liability protections for doctors who choose to volunteer during national or public health emergencies H.R. 3305 / S. 1606 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act - Support policies to improve maternal health H.R. 3421 / S. 1655 - Medicare for All Act of 2023 - Oppose a single-payer system H.R. 3577 - Medical and Stockpile Accountability Act - Support supply chain improvements H.R. 824 - Telehealth Benefit Expansion for Workers Act of 2023 - Support treating telehealth services as excepted benefits S. 665 - Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act - Support extending and enhancing program CONNECT for Health Act of 2023 - Support expansion of telehealth services Identify and support solutions to address health care workforce shortage Support addressing growing crisis of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) Support reauthorization of Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act Support continued Congressional work on behavioral health Loan repayment for nurses in rural areas
H.R. 2389 / S. 1302 - Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2023 - Support expansion of physician workforce by increasing Medicare-supported GME positions H.R. 2665 - Supporting Safety Net Hospitals Act - Support elimination of DSH cuts H.R. 2829 - Chronic Care Management Improvement Act of 2023 - Support removing patient cost-sharing obligations from the Chronic Care Management (CCM) code H.R. 3561 - The PATIENT Act of 2023 - Oppose Site-Neutral Payment Policies and advocate on hospital price transparency and inpatient-only list. H.R. 3746 - Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 - Support debt ceiling agreement without cuts to Medicare and Medicaid H.R. 977 / S. 470 - Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2023 - Oppose changing current law limiting self-referral to physician-owned hospitals S. 1869 - Site-based Invoicing and Transparency Enhancement Act - Oppose site-neutral payment policies Support for codifying the process CMS uses to remove quality measures Oppose cuts to Medicare and Medicaid as component of debt ceiling negotiations Oppose recoupment of certain payments made to hospitals under the 340B program Urge Members to co-sign letter to CMS to update proposed payment in the final IPPS rule Support simplifying and streamlining Medicare Advantage prior authorization process
Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act
Client: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS · Firm: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS
S.2840 - Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act - Re: health care contracting practices and facility fees H.R. 5378 - Lower Costs, More Transparency Act - Site-neutral payment policies and hospital price transparency provisions H.R. 2665 - Supporting Safety Net Hospitals Act - Elimination of DSH cuts H.R. 3173 - Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act - Reforms to the Medicare Prior Authorization Process H.R. 4968 - The Gold Card Act of 2023 - Reforms to the Medicare Prior Authorization Process H.R. 977 / S. 470 - Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2023 - Changing current law limiting self-referral to physician-owned hospitals S.803 - Save Rural Hospitals Act of 2023 - Re: Area Wage Index floor S.1110 - Rural Hospital Support Act - Re: making permanent rural payment programs (LVH/MDH) 340B eligibility
Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act
Client: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS · Firm: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS
S.2840 - Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act - Re: health care contracting practices and facility fees H.R. 5378 - Lower Costs, More Transparency Act - Site-neutral payment policies and hospital price transparency provisions H.R. 2665 - Supporting Safety Net Hospitals Act - Elimination of DSH cuts H.R. 3173 - Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act - Reforms to the Medicare Prior Authorization Process H.R. 4968 - The Gold Card Act of 2023 - Reforms to the Medicare Prior Authorization Process H.R. 977 / S. 470 - Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2023 - Changing current law limiting self-referral to physician-owned hospitals S.803 - Save Rural Hospitals Act of 2023 - Re: Area Wage Index floor S.1110 - Rural Hospital Support Act - Re: making permanent rural payment programs (LVH/MDH) 340B eligibility
Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2023
Client: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS · Firm: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS
H.R. 977 / S. 470 - "Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2023" - Provisions that would weaken or repeal current law limiting self- referral to physician-owned hospitals. Oppose cuts to Medicare and Medicaid as component of debt ceiling negotiations Oppose recoupment of certain payments made to hospitals as a result of 340B program judicial ruling Support simplifying and streamlining Medicare Advantage prior authorization process Oppose hospital payment cuts, such as site-neutral payment and Medicare Bad Debt cuts
Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2023
Client: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS · Firm: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS
H.R. 2389 / S. 1302 - Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2023 - Support expansion of physician workforce by increasing Medicare-supported GME positions H.R. 2665 - Supporting Safety Net Hospitals Act - Support elimination of DSH cuts H.R. 2829 - Chronic Care Management Improvement Act of 2023 - Support removing patient cost-sharing obligations from the Chronic Care Management (CCM) code H.R. 3561 - The PATIENT Act of 2023 - Oppose Site-Neutral Payment Policies and advocate on hospital price transparency and inpatient-only list. H.R. 3746 - Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 - Support debt ceiling agreement without cuts to Medicare and Medicaid H.R. 977 / S. 470 - Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2023 - Oppose changing current law limiting self-referral to physician-owned hospitals S. 1869 - Site-based Invoicing and Transparency Enhancement Act - Oppose site-neutral payment policies Support for codifying the process CMS uses to remove quality measures Oppose cuts to Medicare and Medicaid as component of debt ceiling negotiations Oppose recoupment of certain payments made to hospitals under the 340B program Urge Members to co-sign letter to CMS to update proposed payment in the final IPPS rule Support simplifying and streamlining Medicare Advantage prior authorization process
Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2023
Client: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS · Firm: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS
S.2840 - Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act - Re: health care contracting practices and facility fees H.R. 5378 - Lower Costs, More Transparency Act - Site-neutral payment policies and hospital price transparency provisions H.R. 2665 - Supporting Safety Net Hospitals Act - Elimination of DSH cuts H.R. 3173 - Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act - Reforms to the Medicare Prior Authorization Process H.R. 4968 - The Gold Card Act of 2023 - Reforms to the Medicare Prior Authorization Process H.R. 977 / S. 470 - Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2023 - Changing current law limiting self-referral to physician-owned hospitals S.803 - Save Rural Hospitals Act of 2023 - Re: Area Wage Index floor S.1110 - Rural Hospital Support Act - Re: making permanent rural payment programs (LVH/MDH) 340B eligibility
Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2023
Client: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS · Firm: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS
S.2840 - Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act - Re: health care contracting practices and facility fees H.R. 5378 - Lower Costs, More Transparency Act - Site-neutral payment policies and hospital price transparency provisions H.R. 2665 - Supporting Safety Net Hospitals Act - Elimination of DSH cuts H.R. 3173 - Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act - Reforms to the Medicare Prior Authorization Process H.R. 4968 - The Gold Card Act of 2023 - Reforms to the Medicare Prior Authorization Process H.R. 977 / S. 470 - Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2023 - Changing current law limiting self-referral to physician-owned hospitals S.803 - Save Rural Hospitals Act of 2023 - Re: Area Wage Index floor S.1110 - Rural Hospital Support Act - Re: making permanent rural payment programs (LVH/MDH) 340B eligibility
Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act
Client: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS · Firm: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS
S. 665 - "The Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act" - Expand healthcare workforce.
Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act
Client: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS · Firm: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS
S. 665 - "The Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act" - Expand healthcare workforce.
Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act
Client: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS · Firm: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS
H.R. 2584 - Safety from Violence for Healthcare Employees (SAVE) Act - Support creating legal penalties for individuals who knowingly and intentionally assault or intimidate hospital employees. H.R. 2691 - Transparent PRICE Act - Codifying Hospital Price Transparency requirements H.R. 2819 - Good Samaritan Health Professionals Act of 2023 - Support expanded liability protections for doctors who choose to volunteer during national or public health emergencies H.R. 3305 / S. 1606 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act - Support policies to improve maternal health H.R. 3421 / S. 1655 - Medicare for All Act of 2023 - Oppose a single-payer system H.R. 3577 - Medical and Stockpile Accountability Act - Support supply chain improvements H.R. 824 - Telehealth Benefit Expansion for Workers Act of 2023 - Support treating telehealth services as excepted benefits S. 665 - Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act - Support extending and enhancing program CONNECT for Health Act of 2023 - Support expansion of telehealth services Identify and support solutions to address health care workforce shortage Support addressing growing crisis of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) Support reauthorization of Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act Support continued Congressional work on behavioral health Loan repayment for nurses in rural areas
Save Rural Hospitals Act of 2023
Client: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS · Firm: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS
S.2840 - Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act - Re: health care contracting practices and facility fees H.R. 5378 - Lower Costs, More Transparency Act - Site-neutral payment policies and hospital price transparency provisions H.R. 2665 - Supporting Safety Net Hospitals Act - Elimination of DSH cuts H.R. 3173 - Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act - Reforms to the Medicare Prior Authorization Process H.R. 4968 - The Gold Card Act of 2023 - Reforms to the Medicare Prior Authorization Process H.R. 977 / S. 470 - Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2023 - Changing current law limiting self-referral to physician-owned hospitals S.803 - Save Rural Hospitals Act of 2023 - Re: Area Wage Index floor S.1110 - Rural Hospital Support Act - Re: making permanent rural payment programs (LVH/MDH) 340B eligibility
Save Rural Hospitals Act of 2023
Client: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS · Firm: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS
S.2840 - Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act - Re: health care contracting practices and facility fees H.R. 5378 - Lower Costs, More Transparency Act - Site-neutral payment policies and hospital price transparency provisions H.R. 2665 - Supporting Safety Net Hospitals Act - Elimination of DSH cuts H.R. 3173 - Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act - Reforms to the Medicare Prior Authorization Process H.R. 4968 - The Gold Card Act of 2023 - Reforms to the Medicare Prior Authorization Process H.R. 977 / S. 470 - Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2023 - Changing current law limiting self-referral to physician-owned hospitals S.803 - Save Rural Hospitals Act of 2023 - Re: Area Wage Index floor S.1110 - Rural Hospital Support Act - Re: making permanent rural payment programs (LVH/MDH) 340B eligibility
Medicare-X Choice Act of 2021
Client: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS · Firm: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS
H.R. 1976 / S. 4204- "Medicare for All Act" - Single-payer healthcare systems. Recommendations for appropriate rulemaking associated with No Surprises Act. H.R. 5376 - "Build Back Better Act" - Provisions related to healthcare and tax. H.R. 1227/ S.386 - "Medicare-X Choice Act of 2021" - Public option healthcare systems. COVID Provider Relief Fund - Continuing viability of the HRSA COVID-19 Uninsured Program. S. 2428 - False Claims Amendments Act of 2021 - False Claims Act amendments. H.R. 8201 - Promoting Health Care Quality Act of 2022 -Health care quality provisions under the Medicare program. H.R. 7961 - Safety from Violence for Healthcare Employees (SAVE) Act - protections for health care workers from violence in the workplace.
Medicare-X Choice Act of 2021
Client: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS · Firm: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS
H.R. 1976 - "Medicare for All Act" - Single-payer healthcare systems. Recommendations for appropriate rulemaking associated with No Surprises Act. H.R. 5376 - "Build Back Better Act" - Provisions related to healthcare and tax. H.R. 1227/ S.386 - "Medicare-X Choice Act of 2021" - Public option healthcare systems. COVID Provider Relief Fund - Continuing viability of the HRSA COVID-19 Uninsured Program.
Medicare-X Choice Act of 2021
Client: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS · Firm: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS
H.R. 1976 / S. 4204- "Medicare for All Act" - Single-payer healthcare systems. H.R. 5376 - "Build Back Better Act" - Provisions related to healthcare and tax. H.R. 1227/ S.386 - "Medicare-X Choice Act of 2021" - Public Option Healthcare systems S. 2428 - False Claims Amendments Act of 2021 - False Claims Act Amendments H.R. 8201 - Promoting Health Care Quality Act of 2022 -Health care quality provisions under the Medicare program. H.R. 7961 - Safety from Violence for Healthcare Employees (SAVE) Act - protections for health care workers from violence in the workplace. H.R. 5376 - "Inflation Reduction Act of 2022" - Health Care Provisions, such as extension of enhanced ACA subsidies.
Medicare-X Choice Act of 2021
Client: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS · Firm: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS
H.R. 1976 / S. 4204- "Medicare for All Act" - Single-payer healthcare systems. H.R. 2617 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 - Provisions related to health care H.R. 1227/ S.386 - "Medicare-X Choice Act of 2021" - Public Option Healthcare systems S. 2428 - False Claims Amendments Act of 2021 - False Claims Act Amendments H.R. 8201 - Promoting Health Care Quality Act of 2022 - Health care quality provisions under the Medicare program. S. 3799 - "PREVENT Pandemics Act" - pandemic preparedness H.R.3932/ S. 2076 - "PASTEUR Act of 2021" - addressing antimicrobial resistance (AMR) Support continued Congressional work on behavioral health
Medicare-X Choice Act of 2021
Client: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS · Firm: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS
H.R. 1976 / S. 4204- "Medicare for All Act" - Single-payer healthcare systems. Recommendations for appropriate rulemaking associated with No Surprises Act. H.R. 5376 - "Build Back Better Act" - Provisions related to healthcare and tax. H.R. 1227/ S.386 - "Medicare-X Choice Act of 2021" - Public option healthcare systems. COVID Provider Relief Fund - Continuing viability of the HRSA COVID-19 Uninsured Program. S. 2428 - False Claims Amendments Act of 2021 - False Claims Act amendments. H.R. 8201 - Promoting Health Care Quality Act of 2022 -Health care quality provisions under the Medicare program. H.R. 7961 - Safety from Violence for Healthcare Employees (SAVE) Act - protections for health care workers from violence in the workplace.
Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2021
Client: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS · Firm: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS
H.R. 1330 / S. 4130 - "Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2021" - Provisions that would weaken or repeal current law limiting self-referral to physician-owned hospitals. H.R. 2455 - "The Resetting the IMPACT Act (TRIA) of 2021" - Unified Post-Acute PPS. S. 1512 / H.R. 2903- "Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2021" - Telehealth provisions. S. 1568 / H.R. 4407 - "Technical Reset to Advance the Instruction of Nurses Act" - CMS payments for Nursing Education Hospitals. H.R. 1887 / S. 4009 - "Rural Hospital Support Act" - Rural Extenders. H.R. 3173 - The Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 - Simplify/streamline Medicare Advantage prior authorization processes. H.R. 2455 - The Resetting the IMPACT Act (TRIA) of 2021 - IMPACT Act implementation / unified payment timeline reset. Garner Congressional support for CMS to withdraw the Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Review Choice Demonstration (IRF RCD) Discussions regarding Rural DSH payment policy.
Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2021
Client: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS · Firm: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS
H.R. 1330 / S. 4130 - "Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2021" - Provisions that would weaken or repeal current law limiting self-referral to physician-owned hospitals. Advocate for legislation that would reform rural hospital DSH payments. H.R. 4040 - "Advancing Telehealth Beyond COVID-19 Act of 2021" - Expanding access to telehealth beyond PHE. S. 1568 / H.R. 4407 - "Technical Reset to Advance the Instruction of Nurses Act" - CMS payments for Nursing Education Hospitals. H.R. 1887 / S. 4009 - "Rural Hospital Support Act" - Rural Extenders. H.R. 3173/H.R. 8487 - The Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 - Simplify/streamline Medicare Advantage prior authorization process. Urge Congress to Support Improvements to IPPS Proposed Rule. H.R. 8747 - "The Assistance for Rural Community Hospitals (ARCH) Act" - Rural health payment program extensions. Discussions with Congress regarding waiving PAYGO. Urge Congress to address Medicare Physician Fee Schedule reimbursement rate S. 4747 - "Investing in Kids Mental Health Now Act of 2022" - Medicaid reimbursement for pediatric mental health and substance use disorder treatment services
Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2021
Client: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS · Firm: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS
H.R. 1330 / S. 4130 - "Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2021" - Provisions that would weaken or repeal current law limiting self-referral to physician-owned hospitals. H.R. 2455 - "The Resetting the IMPACT Act (TRIA) of 2021" - Unified Post-Acute PPS. S. 1512 / H.R. 2903- "Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2021" - Telehealth provisions. S. 1568 / H.R. 4407 - "Technical Reset to Advance the Instruction of Nurses Act" - CMS payments for Nursing Education Hospitals. H.R. 1887 / S. 4009 - "Rural Hospital Support Act" - Rural Extenders. H.R. 3173 - The Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 - Simplify/streamline Medicare Advantage prior authorization processes. H.R. 2455 - The Resetting the IMPACT Act (TRIA) of 2021 - IMPACT Act implementation / unified payment timeline reset. Garner Congressional support for CMS to withdraw the Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Review Choice Demonstration (IRF RCD) Discussions regarding Rural DSH payment policy.
Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2021
Client: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS · Firm: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS
H.R. 1330 - "Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2021" - Health care provisions. H.R. 2455 - "The Resetting the IMPACT Act (TRIA) of 2021" - Unified Post-Acute PPS. S. 1512 - "Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2021" - Telehealth. S. 1568 / H.R. 4407 - "Technical Reset to Advance the Instruction of Nurses Act" - CMS payments for Nursing Education Hospitals. H.R. 1887 - "Rural Hospital Support Act" - Rural Extenders. H.R. 3173 - The Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 - Simplify/streamline Medicare Advantage prior authorization processes. H.R. 5514 / S. S.2562 - "Choose Home Care Act of 2021" - Home-based extended care benefit.
Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2021
Client: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS · Firm: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS
H.R. 1330 / S. 4130 - "Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2021" - Provisions that would weaken or repeal current law limiting self-referral to physician-owned hospitals. Advocate for legislation that would reform rural hospital DSH payments. H.R. 4040 - "Advancing Telehealth Beyond COVID-19 Act of 2021" - Expanding access to telehealth beyond PHE. S. 1568 / H.R. 4407 - "Technical Reset to Advance the Instruction of Nurses Act" - CMS payments for Nursing Education Hospitals. H.R. 1887 / S. 4009 - "Rural Hospital Support Act" - Rural Extenders. H.R. 4066 / S. 999 - "Save Rural Hospitals Act of 2021" - Area wage adjustment for certain Medicare hospitals. H.R. 3173/H.R. 8487 - The Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 - Simplify/streamline Medicare Advantage prior authorization process. Urge Congress to Support Improvements to IPPS Proposed Rule. H.R. 8747 - "The Assistance for Rural Community Hospitals (ARCH) Act" - Rural health payment program extensions. H.R. 6833 - "Legislative Vehicle for Continuing Resolution Until Dec. 16" - Rural health payment program extensions. S. 1512 / H.R. 2903- "Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2021" - Telehealth provisions. H.R. 2455 - The Resetting the IMPACT Act (TRIA) of 2021 - IMPACT Act implementation / unified payment timeline reset. Garner Congressional support for CMS to withdraw the Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Review Choice Demonstration (IRF RCD). Discussions with Congress regarding waiving PAYGO.
Rural Hospital Support Act
Client: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS · Firm: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS
H.R. 1330 / S. 4130 - "Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2021" - Provisions that would weaken or repeal current law limiting self-referral to physician-owned hospitals. H.R. 2455 - "The Resetting the IMPACT Act (TRIA) of 2021" - Unified Post-Acute PPS. S. 1512 / H.R. 2903- "Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2021" - Telehealth provisions. S. 1568 / H.R. 4407 - "Technical Reset to Advance the Instruction of Nurses Act" - CMS payments for Nursing Education Hospitals. H.R. 1887 / S. 4009 - "Rural Hospital Support Act" - Rural Extenders. H.R. 3173 - The Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 - Simplify/streamline Medicare Advantage prior authorization processes. H.R. 2455 - The Resetting the IMPACT Act (TRIA) of 2021 - IMPACT Act implementation / unified payment timeline reset. Garner Congressional support for CMS to withdraw the Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Review Choice Demonstration (IRF RCD) Discussions regarding Rural DSH payment policy.
Rural Hospital Support Act
Client: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS · Firm: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS
H.R. 1330 / S. 4130 - "Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2021" - Provisions that would weaken or repeal current law limiting self-referral to physician-owned hospitals. H.R. 2455 - "The Resetting the IMPACT Act (TRIA) of 2021" - Unified Post-Acute PPS. S. 1512 / H.R. 2903- "Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2021" - Telehealth provisions. S. 1568 / H.R. 4407 - "Technical Reset to Advance the Instruction of Nurses Act" - CMS payments for Nursing Education Hospitals. H.R. 1887 / S. 4009 - "Rural Hospital Support Act" - Rural Extenders. H.R. 3173 - The Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 - Simplify/streamline Medicare Advantage prior authorization processes. H.R. 2455 - The Resetting the IMPACT Act (TRIA) of 2021 - IMPACT Act implementation / unified payment timeline reset. Garner Congressional support for CMS to withdraw the Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Review Choice Demonstration (IRF RCD) Discussions regarding Rural DSH payment policy.
Rural Hospital Support Act
Client: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS · Firm: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS
H.R. 1330 / S. 4130 - "Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2021" - Provisions that would weaken or repeal current law limiting self-referral to physician-owned hospitals. Advocate for legislation that would reform rural hospital DSH payments. H.R. 4040 - "Advancing Telehealth Beyond COVID-19 Act of 2021" - Expanding access to telehealth beyond PHE. S. 1568 / H.R. 4407 - "Technical Reset to Advance the Instruction of Nurses Act" - CMS payments for Nursing Education Hospitals. H.R. 1887 / S. 4009 - "Rural Hospital Support Act" - Rural Extenders. H.R. 4066 / S. 999 - "Save Rural Hospitals Act of 2021" - Area wage adjustment for certain Medicare hospitals. H.R. 3173/H.R. 8487 - The Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 - Simplify/streamline Medicare Advantage prior authorization process. Urge Congress to Support Improvements to IPPS Proposed Rule. H.R. 8747 - "The Assistance for Rural Community Hospitals (ARCH) Act" - Rural health payment program extensions. H.R. 6833 - "Legislative Vehicle for Continuing Resolution Until Dec. 16" - Rural health payment program extensions. S. 1512 / H.R. 2903- "Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2021" - Telehealth provisions. H.R. 2455 - The Resetting the IMPACT Act (TRIA) of 2021 - IMPACT Act implementation / unified payment timeline reset. Garner Congressional support for CMS to withdraw the Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Review Choice Demonstration (IRF RCD). Discussions with Congress regarding waiving PAYGO.
Rural Hospital Support Act
Client: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS · Firm: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS
H.R. 1330 / S. 4130 - "Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2021" - Provisions that would weaken or repeal current law limiting self-referral to physician-owned hospitals. Advocate for legislation that would reform rural hospital DSH payments. H.R. 4040 - "Advancing Telehealth Beyond COVID-19 Act of 2021" - Expanding access to telehealth beyond PHE. S. 1568 / H.R. 4407 - "Technical Reset to Advance the Instruction of Nurses Act" - CMS payments for Nursing Education Hospitals. H.R. 1887 / S. 4009 - "Rural Hospital Support Act" - Rural Extenders. H.R. 3173/H.R. 8487 - The Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 - Simplify/streamline Medicare Advantage prior authorization process. Urge Congress to Support Improvements to IPPS Proposed Rule. H.R. 8747 - "The Assistance for Rural Community Hospitals (ARCH) Act" - Rural health payment program extensions. Discussions with Congress regarding waiving PAYGO. Urge Congress to address Medicare Physician Fee Schedule reimbursement rate S. 4747 - "Investing in Kids Mental Health Now Act of 2022" - Medicaid reimbursement for pediatric mental health and substance use disorder treatment services
Rural Hospital Support Act
Client: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS · Firm: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS
H.R. 1330 - "Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2021" - Health care provisions. H.R. 2455 - "The Resetting the IMPACT Act (TRIA) of 2021" - Unified Post-Acute PPS. S. 1512 - "Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2021" - Telehealth. S. 1568 / H.R. 4407 - "Technical Reset to Advance the Instruction of Nurses Act" - CMS payments for Nursing Education Hospitals. H.R. 1887 - "Rural Hospital Support Act" - Rural Extenders. H.R. 3173 - The Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 - Simplify/streamline Medicare Advantage prior authorization processes. H.R. 5514 / S. S.2562 - "Choose Home Care Act of 2021" - Home-based extended care benefit.
Medicare for All Act of 2021
Client: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS · Firm: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS
H.R. 1976 / S. 4204- "Medicare for All Act" - Single-payer healthcare systems. H.R. 2617 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 - Provisions related to health care H.R. 1227/ S.386 - "Medicare-X Choice Act of 2021" - Public Option Healthcare systems S. 2428 - False Claims Amendments Act of 2021 - False Claims Act Amendments H.R. 8201 - Promoting Health Care Quality Act of 2022 - Health care quality provisions under the Medicare program. S. 3799 - "PREVENT Pandemics Act" - pandemic preparedness H.R.3932/ S. 2076 - "PASTEUR Act of 2021" - addressing antimicrobial resistance (AMR) Support continued Congressional work on behavioral health
Medicare for All Act of 2021
Client: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS · Firm: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS
H.R. 1976 / S. 4204- "Medicare for All Act" - Single-payer healthcare systems. Recommendations for appropriate rulemaking associated with No Surprises Act. H.R. 5376 - "Build Back Better Act" - Provisions related to healthcare and tax. H.R. 1227/ S.386 - "Medicare-X Choice Act of 2021" - Public option healthcare systems. COVID Provider Relief Fund - Continuing viability of the HRSA COVID-19 Uninsured Program. S. 2428 - False Claims Amendments Act of 2021 - False Claims Act amendments. H.R. 8201 - Promoting Health Care Quality Act of 2022 -Health care quality provisions under the Medicare program. H.R. 7961 - Safety from Violence for Healthcare Employees (SAVE) Act - protections for health care workers from violence in the workplace.
Medicare for All Act of 2021
Client: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS · Firm: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS
H.R. 1976 / S. 4204- "Medicare for All Act" - Single-payer healthcare systems. Recommendations for appropriate rulemaking associated with No Surprises Act. H.R. 5376 - "Build Back Better Act" - Provisions related to healthcare and tax. H.R. 1227/ S.386 - "Medicare-X Choice Act of 2021" - Public option healthcare systems. COVID Provider Relief Fund - Continuing viability of the HRSA COVID-19 Uninsured Program. S. 2428 - False Claims Amendments Act of 2021 - False Claims Act amendments. H.R. 8201 - Promoting Health Care Quality Act of 2022 -Health care quality provisions under the Medicare program. H.R. 7961 - Safety from Violence for Healthcare Employees (SAVE) Act - protections for health care workers from violence in the workplace.
Medicare for All Act of 2021
Client: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS · Firm: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS
H.R. 1976 - "Medicare for All Act" - Single-payer healthcare systems. Recommendations for appropriate rulemaking associated with No Surprises Act. H.R. 5376 - "Build Back Better Act" - Provisions related to healthcare and tax. H.R. 1227/ S.386 - "Medicare-X Choice Act of 2021" - Public option healthcare systems. COVID Provider Relief Fund - Continuing viability of the HRSA COVID-19 Uninsured Program.
Medicare for All Act of 2021
Client: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS · Firm: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS
H.R. 1976 / S. 4204- "Medicare for All Act" - Single-payer healthcare systems. H.R. 5376 - "Build Back Better Act" - Provisions related to healthcare and tax. H.R. 1227/ S.386 - "Medicare-X Choice Act of 2021" - Public Option Healthcare systems S. 2428 - False Claims Amendments Act of 2021 - False Claims Act Amendments H.R. 8201 - Promoting Health Care Quality Act of 2022 -Health care quality provisions under the Medicare program. H.R. 7961 - Safety from Violence for Healthcare Employees (SAVE) Act - protections for health care workers from violence in the workplace. H.R. 5376 - "Inflation Reduction Act of 2022" - Health Care Provisions, such as extension of enhanced ACA subsidies.
Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act
Client: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS · Firm: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS
S. 1810/ H.R. 3541 - Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act - Healthcare workforce S. 1024/ H.R. 2255 - "The Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act" - Healthcare workforce
Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act
Client: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS · Firm: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS
S. 1810/ H.R. 3541 - "The Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act" - Expand healthcare workforce. S. 1024/ H.R. 2255 - Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act - Reduce green card backlogs and prioritize health care.
Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act
Client: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS · Firm: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS
S. 1810/ H.R. 3541 - "The Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act" - Expand healthcare workforce. S. 1024/ H.R. 2255 - Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act - Reduce green card backlogs and prioritize health care workers.
Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act
Client: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS · Firm: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS
S. 1810/ H.R. 3541 - "The Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act" - Expand healthcare workforce. S. 1024/ H.R. 2255 - Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act - Reduce green card backlogs and prioritize health care workers.
TRIA Act of 2021
Client: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS · Firm: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS
H.R. 1330 / S. 4130 - "Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2021" - Provisions that would weaken or repeal current law limiting self-referral to physician-owned hospitals. H.R. 2455 - "The Resetting the IMPACT Act (TRIA) of 2021" - Unified Post-Acute PPS. S. 1512 / H.R. 2903- "Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2021" - Telehealth provisions. S. 1568 / H.R. 4407 - "Technical Reset to Advance the Instruction of Nurses Act" - CMS payments for Nursing Education Hospitals. H.R. 1887 / S. 4009 - "Rural Hospital Support Act" - Rural Extenders. H.R. 3173 - The Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 - Simplify/streamline Medicare Advantage prior authorization processes. H.R. 2455 - The Resetting the IMPACT Act (TRIA) of 2021 - IMPACT Act implementation / unified payment timeline reset. Garner Congressional support for CMS to withdraw the Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Review Choice Demonstration (IRF RCD) Discussions regarding Rural DSH payment policy.
TRIA Act of 2021
Client: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS · Firm: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS
H.R. 1330 - "Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2021" - Health care provisions. H.R. 2455 - "The Resetting the IMPACT Act (TRIA) of 2021" - Unified Post-Acute PPS. S. 1512 - "Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2021" - Telehealth. S. 1568 / H.R. 4407 - "Technical Reset to Advance the Instruction of Nurses Act" - CMS payments for Nursing Education Hospitals. H.R. 1887 - "Rural Hospital Support Act" - Rural Extenders. H.R. 3173 - The Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 - Simplify/streamline Medicare Advantage prior authorization processes. H.R. 5514 / S. S.2562 - "Choose Home Care Act of 2021" - Home-based extended care benefit.
TRIA Act of 2021
Client: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS · Firm: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS
H.R. 1330 / S. 4130 - "Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2021" - Provisions that would weaken or repeal current law limiting self-referral to physician-owned hospitals. H.R. 2455 - "The Resetting the IMPACT Act (TRIA) of 2021" - Unified Post-Acute PPS. S. 1512 / H.R. 2903- "Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2021" - Telehealth provisions. S. 1568 / H.R. 4407 - "Technical Reset to Advance the Instruction of Nurses Act" - CMS payments for Nursing Education Hospitals. H.R. 1887 / S. 4009 - "Rural Hospital Support Act" - Rural Extenders. H.R. 3173 - The Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 - Simplify/streamline Medicare Advantage prior authorization processes. H.R. 2455 - The Resetting the IMPACT Act (TRIA) of 2021 - IMPACT Act implementation / unified payment timeline reset. Garner Congressional support for CMS to withdraw the Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Review Choice Demonstration (IRF RCD) Discussions regarding Rural DSH payment policy.
TRIA Act of 2021
Client: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS · Firm: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS
H.R. 1330 / S. 4130 - "Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2021" - Provisions that would weaken or repeal current law limiting self-referral to physician-owned hospitals. Advocate for legislation that would reform rural hospital DSH payments. H.R. 4040 - "Advancing Telehealth Beyond COVID-19 Act of 2021" - Expanding access to telehealth beyond PHE. S. 1568 / H.R. 4407 - "Technical Reset to Advance the Instruction of Nurses Act" - CMS payments for Nursing Education Hospitals. H.R. 1887 / S. 4009 - "Rural Hospital Support Act" - Rural Extenders. H.R. 4066 / S. 999 - "Save Rural Hospitals Act of 2021" - Area wage adjustment for certain Medicare hospitals. H.R. 3173/H.R. 8487 - The Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 - Simplify/streamline Medicare Advantage prior authorization process. Urge Congress to Support Improvements to IPPS Proposed Rule. H.R. 8747 - "The Assistance for Rural Community Hospitals (ARCH) Act" - Rural health payment program extensions. H.R. 6833 - "Legislative Vehicle for Continuing Resolution Until Dec. 16" - Rural health payment program extensions. S. 1512 / H.R. 2903- "Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2021" - Telehealth provisions. H.R. 2455 - The Resetting the IMPACT Act (TRIA) of 2021 - IMPACT Act implementation / unified payment timeline reset. Garner Congressional support for CMS to withdraw the Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Review Choice Demonstration (IRF RCD). Discussions with Congress regarding waiving PAYGO.
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023
Client: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS · Firm: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS
H.R. 1976 / S. 4204- "Medicare for All Act" - Single-payer healthcare systems. H.R. 2617 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 - Provisions related to health care H.R. 1227/ S.386 - "Medicare-X Choice Act of 2021" - Public Option Healthcare systems S. 2428 - False Claims Amendments Act of 2021 - False Claims Act Amendments H.R. 8201 - Promoting Health Care Quality Act of 2022 - Health care quality provisions under the Medicare program. S. 3799 - "PREVENT Pandemics Act" - pandemic preparedness H.R.3932/ S. 2076 - "PASTEUR Act of 2021" - addressing antimicrobial resistance (AMR) Support continued Congressional work on behavioral health
Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2021
Client: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS · Firm: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS
H.R. 1330 / S. 4130 - "Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2021" - Provisions that would weaken or repeal current law limiting self-referral to physician-owned hospitals. Advocate for legislation that would reform rural hospital DSH payments. H.R. 4040 - "Advancing Telehealth Beyond COVID-19 Act of 2021" - Expanding access to telehealth beyond PHE. S. 1568 / H.R. 4407 - "Technical Reset to Advance the Instruction of Nurses Act" - CMS payments for Nursing Education Hospitals. H.R. 1887 / S. 4009 - "Rural Hospital Support Act" - Rural Extenders. H.R. 4066 / S. 999 - "Save Rural Hospitals Act of 2021" - Area wage adjustment for certain Medicare hospitals. H.R. 3173/H.R. 8487 - The Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 - Simplify/streamline Medicare Advantage prior authorization process. Urge Congress to Support Improvements to IPPS Proposed Rule. H.R. 8747 - "The Assistance for Rural Community Hospitals (ARCH) Act" - Rural health payment program extensions. H.R. 6833 - "Legislative Vehicle for Continuing Resolution Until Dec. 16" - Rural health payment program extensions. S. 1512 / H.R. 2903- "Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2021" - Telehealth provisions. H.R. 2455 - The Resetting the IMPACT Act (TRIA) of 2021 - IMPACT Act implementation / unified payment timeline reset. Garner Congressional support for CMS to withdraw the Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Review Choice Demonstration (IRF RCD). Discussions with Congress regarding waiving PAYGO.
Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2021
Client: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS · Firm: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS
H.R. 1330 / S. 4130 - "Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2021" - Provisions that would weaken or repeal current law limiting self-referral to physician-owned hospitals. H.R. 2455 - "The Resetting the IMPACT Act (TRIA) of 2021" - Unified Post-Acute PPS. S. 1512 / H.R. 2903- "Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2021" - Telehealth provisions. S. 1568 / H.R. 4407 - "Technical Reset to Advance the Instruction of Nurses Act" - CMS payments for Nursing Education Hospitals. H.R. 1887 / S. 4009 - "Rural Hospital Support Act" - Rural Extenders. H.R. 3173 - The Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 - Simplify/streamline Medicare Advantage prior authorization processes. H.R. 2455 - The Resetting the IMPACT Act (TRIA) of 2021 - IMPACT Act implementation / unified payment timeline reset. Garner Congressional support for CMS to withdraw the Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Review Choice Demonstration (IRF RCD) Discussions regarding Rural DSH payment policy.
Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2021
Client: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS · Firm: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS
H.R. 1330 / S. 4130 - "Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2021" - Provisions that would weaken or repeal current law limiting self-referral to physician-owned hospitals. H.R. 2455 - "The Resetting the IMPACT Act (TRIA) of 2021" - Unified Post-Acute PPS. S. 1512 / H.R. 2903- "Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2021" - Telehealth provisions. S. 1568 / H.R. 4407 - "Technical Reset to Advance the Instruction of Nurses Act" - CMS payments for Nursing Education Hospitals. H.R. 1887 / S. 4009 - "Rural Hospital Support Act" - Rural Extenders. H.R. 3173 - The Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 - Simplify/streamline Medicare Advantage prior authorization processes. H.R. 2455 - The Resetting the IMPACT Act (TRIA) of 2021 - IMPACT Act implementation / unified payment timeline reset. Garner Congressional support for CMS to withdraw the Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Review Choice Demonstration (IRF RCD) Discussions regarding Rural DSH payment policy.
Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2021
Client: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS · Firm: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS
H.R. 1330 / S. 4130 - "Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2021" - Provisions that would weaken or repeal current law limiting self-referral to physician-owned hospitals. H.R. 2455 - "The Resetting the IMPACT Act (TRIA) of 2021" - Unified Post-Acute PPS. S. 1512 / H.R. 2903- "Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2021" - Telehealth provisions. S. 1568 / H.R. 4407 - "Technical Reset to Advance the Instruction of Nurses Act" - CMS payments for Nursing Education Hospitals. H.R. 1887 / S. 4009 - "Rural Hospital Support Act" - Rural Extenders. H.R. 3173 - The Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 - Simplify/streamline Medicare Advantage prior authorization processes. H.R. 2455 - The Resetting the IMPACT Act (TRIA) of 2021 - IMPACT Act implementation / unified payment timeline reset. Garner Congressional support for CMS to withdraw the Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Review Choice Demonstration (IRF RCD) Discussions regarding Rural DSH payment policy.
Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2021
Client: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS · Firm: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS
H.R. 1330 - "Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2021" - Health care provisions. H.R. 2455 - "The Resetting the IMPACT Act (TRIA) of 2021" - Unified Post-Acute PPS. S. 1512 - "Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2021" - Telehealth. S. 1568 / H.R. 4407 - "Technical Reset to Advance the Instruction of Nurses Act" - CMS payments for Nursing Education Hospitals. H.R. 1887 - "Rural Hospital Support Act" - Rural Extenders. H.R. 3173 - The Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 - Simplify/streamline Medicare Advantage prior authorization processes. H.R. 5514 / S. S.2562 - "Choose Home Care Act of 2021" - Home-based extended care benefit.
Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2021
Client: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS · Firm: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS
H.R. 1330 / S. 4130 - "Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2021" - Provisions that would weaken or repeal current law limiting self-referral to physician-owned hospitals. Advocate for legislation that would reform rural hospital DSH payments. H.R. 4040 - "Advancing Telehealth Beyond COVID-19 Act of 2021" - Expanding access to telehealth beyond PHE. S. 1568 / H.R. 4407 - "Technical Reset to Advance the Instruction of Nurses Act" - CMS payments for Nursing Education Hospitals. H.R. 1887 / S. 4009 - "Rural Hospital Support Act" - Rural Extenders. H.R. 4066 / S. 999 - "Save Rural Hospitals Act of 2021" - Area wage adjustment for certain Medicare hospitals. H.R. 3173/H.R. 8487 - The Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 - Simplify/streamline Medicare Advantage prior authorization process. Urge Congress to Support Improvements to IPPS Proposed Rule. H.R. 8747 - "The Assistance for Rural Community Hospitals (ARCH) Act" - Rural health payment program extensions. H.R. 6833 - "Legislative Vehicle for Continuing Resolution Until Dec. 16" - Rural health payment program extensions. S. 1512 / H.R. 2903- "Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2021" - Telehealth provisions. H.R. 2455 - The Resetting the IMPACT Act (TRIA) of 2021 - IMPACT Act implementation / unified payment timeline reset. Garner Congressional support for CMS to withdraw the Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Review Choice Demonstration (IRF RCD). Discussions with Congress regarding waiving PAYGO.
Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2021
Client: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS · Firm: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS
H.R. 1330 / S. 4130 - "Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2021" - Provisions that would weaken or repeal current law limiting self-referral to physician-owned hospitals. Advocate for legislation that would reform rural hospital DSH payments. H.R. 4040 - "Advancing Telehealth Beyond COVID-19 Act of 2021" - Expanding access to telehealth beyond PHE. S. 1568 / H.R. 4407 - "Technical Reset to Advance the Instruction of Nurses Act" - CMS payments for Nursing Education Hospitals. H.R. 1887 / S. 4009 - "Rural Hospital Support Act" - Rural Extenders. H.R. 3173/H.R. 8487 - The Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 - Simplify/streamline Medicare Advantage prior authorization process. Urge Congress to Support Improvements to IPPS Proposed Rule. H.R. 8747 - "The Assistance for Rural Community Hospitals (ARCH) Act" - Rural health payment program extensions. Discussions with Congress regarding waiving PAYGO. Urge Congress to address Medicare Physician Fee Schedule reimbursement rate S. 4747 - "Investing in Kids Mental Health Now Act of 2022" - Medicaid reimbursement for pediatric mental health and substance use disorder treatment services
Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2021
Client: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS · Firm: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS
H.R. 1330 / S. 4130 - "Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2021" - Provisions that would weaken or repeal current law limiting self-referral to physician-owned hospitals. H.R. 2455 - "The Resetting the IMPACT Act (TRIA) of 2021" - Unified Post-Acute PPS. S. 1512 / H.R. 2903- "Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2021" - Telehealth provisions. S. 1568 / H.R. 4407 - "Technical Reset to Advance the Instruction of Nurses Act" - CMS payments for Nursing Education Hospitals. H.R. 1887 / S. 4009 - "Rural Hospital Support Act" - Rural Extenders. H.R. 3173 - The Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 - Simplify/streamline Medicare Advantage prior authorization processes. H.R. 2455 - The Resetting the IMPACT Act (TRIA) of 2021 - IMPACT Act implementation / unified payment timeline reset. Garner Congressional support for CMS to withdraw the Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Review Choice Demonstration (IRF RCD) Discussions regarding Rural DSH payment policy.
Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act
Client: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS · Firm: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS
S. 1810/ H.R. 3541 - Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act - Healthcare workforce S. 1024/ H.R. 2255 - "The Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act" - Healthcare workforce
Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act
Client: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS · Firm: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS
S. 1810/ H.R. 3541 - "The Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act" - Expand healthcare workforce. S. 1024/ H.R. 2255 - Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act - Reduce green card backlogs and prioritize health care workers.
Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act
Client: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS · Firm: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS
S. 1810/ H.R. 3541 - "The Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act" - Expand healthcare workforce. S. 1024/ H.R. 2255 - Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act - Reduce green card backlogs and prioritize health care.
Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act
Client: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS · Firm: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS
S. 1810/ H.R. 3541 - "The Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act" - Expand healthcare workforce. S. 1024/ H.R. 2255 - Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act - Reduce green card backlogs and prioritize health care workers.
Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act
Client: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS · Firm: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS
S. 1810/ H.R. 3541 - "The Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act" - Expand healthcare workforce.
PASTEUR Act of 2021
Client: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS · Firm: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS
H.R. 1976 / S. 4204- "Medicare for All Act" - Single-payer healthcare systems. H.R. 2617 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 - Provisions related to health care H.R. 1227/ S.386 - "Medicare-X Choice Act of 2021" - Public Option Healthcare systems S. 2428 - False Claims Amendments Act of 2021 - False Claims Act Amendments H.R. 8201 - Promoting Health Care Quality Act of 2022 - Health care quality provisions under the Medicare program. S. 3799 - "PREVENT Pandemics Act" - pandemic preparedness H.R.3932/ S. 2076 - "PASTEUR Act of 2021" - addressing antimicrobial resistance (AMR) Support continued Congressional work on behavioral health
Advancing Telehealth Beyond COVID–19 Act of 2021
Client: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS · Firm: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS
H.R. 1330 / S. 4130 - "Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2021" - Provisions that would weaken or repeal current law limiting self-referral to physician-owned hospitals. Advocate for legislation that would reform rural hospital DSH payments. H.R. 4040 - "Advancing Telehealth Beyond COVID-19 Act of 2021" - Expanding access to telehealth beyond PHE. S. 1568 / H.R. 4407 - "Technical Reset to Advance the Instruction of Nurses Act" - CMS payments for Nursing Education Hospitals. H.R. 1887 / S. 4009 - "Rural Hospital Support Act" - Rural Extenders. H.R. 3173/H.R. 8487 - The Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 - Simplify/streamline Medicare Advantage prior authorization process. Urge Congress to Support Improvements to IPPS Proposed Rule. H.R. 8747 - "The Assistance for Rural Community Hospitals (ARCH) Act" - Rural health payment program extensions. Discussions with Congress regarding waiving PAYGO. Urge Congress to address Medicare Physician Fee Schedule reimbursement rate S. 4747 - "Investing in Kids Mental Health Now Act of 2022" - Medicaid reimbursement for pediatric mental health and substance use disorder treatment services
Advancing Telehealth Beyond COVID–19 Act of 2021
Client: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS · Firm: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS
H.R. 1330 / S. 4130 - "Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2021" - Provisions that would weaken or repeal current law limiting self-referral to physician-owned hospitals. Advocate for legislation that would reform rural hospital DSH payments. H.R. 4040 - "Advancing Telehealth Beyond COVID-19 Act of 2021" - Expanding access to telehealth beyond PHE. S. 1568 / H.R. 4407 - "Technical Reset to Advance the Instruction of Nurses Act" - CMS payments for Nursing Education Hospitals. H.R. 1887 / S. 4009 - "Rural Hospital Support Act" - Rural Extenders. H.R. 4066 / S. 999 - "Save Rural Hospitals Act of 2021" - Area wage adjustment for certain Medicare hospitals. H.R. 3173/H.R. 8487 - The Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 - Simplify/streamline Medicare Advantage prior authorization process. Urge Congress to Support Improvements to IPPS Proposed Rule. H.R. 8747 - "The Assistance for Rural Community Hospitals (ARCH) Act" - Rural health payment program extensions. H.R. 6833 - "Legislative Vehicle for Continuing Resolution Until Dec. 16" - Rural health payment program extensions. S. 1512 / H.R. 2903- "Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2021" - Telehealth provisions. H.R. 2455 - The Resetting the IMPACT Act (TRIA) of 2021 - IMPACT Act implementation / unified payment timeline reset. Garner Congressional support for CMS to withdraw the Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Review Choice Demonstration (IRF RCD). Discussions with Congress regarding waiving PAYGO.
Save Rural Hospitals Act of 2021
Client: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS · Firm: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS
H.R. 1330 / S. 4130 - "Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2021" - Provisions that would weaken or repeal current law limiting self-referral to physician-owned hospitals. Advocate for legislation that would reform rural hospital DSH payments. H.R. 4040 - "Advancing Telehealth Beyond COVID-19 Act of 2021" - Expanding access to telehealth beyond PHE. S. 1568 / H.R. 4407 - "Technical Reset to Advance the Instruction of Nurses Act" - CMS payments for Nursing Education Hospitals. H.R. 1887 / S. 4009 - "Rural Hospital Support Act" - Rural Extenders. H.R. 4066 / S. 999 - "Save Rural Hospitals Act of 2021" - Area wage adjustment for certain Medicare hospitals. H.R. 3173/H.R. 8487 - The Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 - Simplify/streamline Medicare Advantage prior authorization process. Urge Congress to Support Improvements to IPPS Proposed Rule. H.R. 8747 - "The Assistance for Rural Community Hospitals (ARCH) Act" - Rural health payment program extensions. H.R. 6833 - "Legislative Vehicle for Continuing Resolution Until Dec. 16" - Rural health payment program extensions. S. 1512 / H.R. 2903- "Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2021" - Telehealth provisions. H.R. 2455 - The Resetting the IMPACT Act (TRIA) of 2021 - IMPACT Act implementation / unified payment timeline reset. Garner Congressional support for CMS to withdraw the Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Review Choice Demonstration (IRF RCD). Discussions with Congress regarding waiving PAYGO.
H.R. 1330 / S. 4130 - "Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2021" - Provisions that would weaken or repeal current law limiting self-referral to physician-owned hospitals. H.R. 2455 - "The Resetting the IMPACT Act (TRIA) of 2021" - Unified Post-Acute PPS. S. 1512 / H.R. 2903- "Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2021" - Telehealth provisions. S. 1568 / H.R. 4407 - "Technical Reset to Advance the Instruction of Nurses Act" - CMS payments for Nursing Education Hospitals. H.R. 1887 / S. 4009 - "Rural Hospital Support Act" - Rural Extenders. H.R. 3173 - The Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 - Simplify/streamline Medicare Advantage prior authorization processes. H.R. 2455 - The Resetting the IMPACT Act (TRIA) of 2021 - IMPACT Act implementation / unified payment timeline reset. Garner Congressional support for CMS to withdraw the Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Review Choice Demonstration (IRF RCD) Discussions regarding Rural DSH payment policy.
H.R. 1330 - "Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2021" - Health care provisions. H.R. 2455 - "The Resetting the IMPACT Act (TRIA) of 2021" - Unified Post-Acute PPS. S. 1512 - "Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2021" - Telehealth. S. 1568 / H.R. 4407 - "Technical Reset to Advance the Instruction of Nurses Act" - CMS payments for Nursing Education Hospitals. H.R. 1887 - "Rural Hospital Support Act" - Rural Extenders. H.R. 3173 - The Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 - Simplify/streamline Medicare Advantage prior authorization processes. H.R. 5514 / S. S.2562 - "Choose Home Care Act of 2021" - Home-based extended care benefit.
H.R. 1330 / S. 4130 - "Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2021" - Provisions that would weaken or repeal current law limiting self-referral to physician-owned hospitals. H.R. 2455 - "The Resetting the IMPACT Act (TRIA) of 2021" - Unified Post-Acute PPS. S. 1512 / H.R. 2903- "Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2021" - Telehealth provisions. S. 1568 / H.R. 4407 - "Technical Reset to Advance the Instruction of Nurses Act" - CMS payments for Nursing Education Hospitals. H.R. 1887 / S. 4009 - "Rural Hospital Support Act" - Rural Extenders. H.R. 3173 - The Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 - Simplify/streamline Medicare Advantage prior authorization processes. H.R. 2455 - The Resetting the IMPACT Act (TRIA) of 2021 - IMPACT Act implementation / unified payment timeline reset. Garner Congressional support for CMS to withdraw the Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Review Choice Demonstration (IRF RCD) Discussions regarding Rural DSH payment policy.
H.R. 1330 / S. 4130 - "Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2021" - Provisions that would weaken or repeal current law limiting self-referral to physician-owned hospitals. Advocate for legislation that would reform rural hospital DSH payments. H.R. 4040 - "Advancing Telehealth Beyond COVID-19 Act of 2021" - Expanding access to telehealth beyond PHE. S. 1568 / H.R. 4407 - "Technical Reset to Advance the Instruction of Nurses Act" - CMS payments for Nursing Education Hospitals. H.R. 1887 / S. 4009 - "Rural Hospital Support Act" - Rural Extenders. H.R. 4066 / S. 999 - "Save Rural Hospitals Act of 2021" - Area wage adjustment for certain Medicare hospitals. H.R. 3173/H.R. 8487 - The Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 - Simplify/streamline Medicare Advantage prior authorization process. Urge Congress to Support Improvements to IPPS Proposed Rule. H.R. 8747 - "The Assistance for Rural Community Hospitals (ARCH) Act" - Rural health payment program extensions. H.R. 6833 - "Legislative Vehicle for Continuing Resolution Until Dec. 16" - Rural health payment program extensions. S. 1512 / H.R. 2903- "Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2021" - Telehealth provisions. H.R. 2455 - The Resetting the IMPACT Act (TRIA) of 2021 - IMPACT Act implementation / unified payment timeline reset. Garner Congressional support for CMS to withdraw the Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Review Choice Demonstration (IRF RCD). Discussions with Congress regarding waiving PAYGO.
H.R. 1330 / S. 4130 - "Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2021" - Provisions that would weaken or repeal current law limiting self-referral to physician-owned hospitals. Advocate for legislation that would reform rural hospital DSH payments. H.R. 4040 - "Advancing Telehealth Beyond COVID-19 Act of 2021" - Expanding access to telehealth beyond PHE. S. 1568 / H.R. 4407 - "Technical Reset to Advance the Instruction of Nurses Act" - CMS payments for Nursing Education Hospitals. H.R. 1887 / S. 4009 - "Rural Hospital Support Act" - Rural Extenders. H.R. 3173/H.R. 8487 - The Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 - Simplify/streamline Medicare Advantage prior authorization process. Urge Congress to Support Improvements to IPPS Proposed Rule. H.R. 8747 - "The Assistance for Rural Community Hospitals (ARCH) Act" - Rural health payment program extensions. Discussions with Congress regarding waiving PAYGO. Urge Congress to address Medicare Physician Fee Schedule reimbursement rate S. 4747 - "Investing in Kids Mental Health Now Act of 2022" - Medicaid reimbursement for pediatric mental health and substance use disorder treatment services
Inflation Reduction Act of 2022
Client: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS · Firm: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS
H.R. 1976 / S. 4204- "Medicare for All Act" - Single-payer healthcare systems. H.R. 5376 - "Build Back Better Act" - Provisions related to healthcare and tax. H.R. 1227/ S.386 - "Medicare-X Choice Act of 2021" - Public Option Healthcare systems S. 2428 - False Claims Amendments Act of 2021 - False Claims Act Amendments H.R. 8201 - Promoting Health Care Quality Act of 2022 -Health care quality provisions under the Medicare program. H.R. 7961 - Safety from Violence for Healthcare Employees (SAVE) Act - protections for health care workers from violence in the workplace. H.R. 5376 - "Inflation Reduction Act of 2022" - Health Care Provisions, such as extension of enhanced ACA subsidies.
Inflation Reduction Act of 2022
Client: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS · Firm: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS
H.R. 1976 / S. 4204- "Medicare for All Act" - Single-payer healthcare systems. Recommendations for appropriate rulemaking associated with No Surprises Act. H.R. 5376 - "Build Back Better Act" - Provisions related to healthcare and tax. H.R. 1227/ S.386 - "Medicare-X Choice Act of 2021" - Public option healthcare systems. COVID Provider Relief Fund - Continuing viability of the HRSA COVID-19 Uninsured Program. S. 2428 - False Claims Amendments Act of 2021 - False Claims Act amendments. H.R. 8201 - Promoting Health Care Quality Act of 2022 -Health care quality provisions under the Medicare program. H.R. 7961 - Safety from Violence for Healthcare Employees (SAVE) Act - protections for health care workers from violence in the workplace.
Inflation Reduction Act of 2022
Client: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS · Firm: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS
H.R. 1976 / S. 4204- "Medicare for All Act" - Single-payer healthcare systems. Recommendations for appropriate rulemaking associated with No Surprises Act. H.R. 5376 - "Build Back Better Act" - Provisions related to healthcare and tax. H.R. 1227/ S.386 - "Medicare-X Choice Act of 2021" - Public option healthcare systems. COVID Provider Relief Fund - Continuing viability of the HRSA COVID-19 Uninsured Program. S. 2428 - False Claims Amendments Act of 2021 - False Claims Act amendments. H.R. 8201 - Promoting Health Care Quality Act of 2022 -Health care quality provisions under the Medicare program. H.R. 7961 - Safety from Violence for Healthcare Employees (SAVE) Act - protections for health care workers from violence in the workplace.
Inflation Reduction Act of 2022
Client: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS · Firm: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS
H.R. 1976 - "Medicare for All Act" - Single-payer healthcare systems. Recommendations for appropriate rulemaking associated with No Surprises Act. H.R. 5376 - "Build Back Better Act" - Provisions related to healthcare and tax. H.R. 1227/ S.386 - "Medicare-X Choice Act of 2021" - Public option healthcare systems. COVID Provider Relief Fund - Continuing viability of the HRSA COVID-19 Uninsured Program.
Choose Home Care Act of 2021
Client: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS · Firm: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS
H.R. 1330 - "Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2021" - Health care provisions. H.R. 2455 - "The Resetting the IMPACT Act (TRIA) of 2021" - Unified Post-Acute PPS. S. 1512 - "Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2021" - Telehealth. S. 1568 / H.R. 4407 - "Technical Reset to Advance the Instruction of Nurses Act" - CMS payments for Nursing Education Hospitals. H.R. 1887 - "Rural Hospital Support Act" - Rural Extenders. H.R. 3173 - The Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 - Simplify/streamline Medicare Advantage prior authorization processes. H.R. 5514 / S. S.2562 - "Choose Home Care Act of 2021" - Home-based extended care benefit.
Continuing Appropriations and Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2023
Client: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS · Firm: FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS
H.R. 1330 / S. 4130 - "Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2021" - Provisions that would weaken or repeal current law limiting self-referral to physician-owned hospitals. Advocate for legislation that would reform rural hospital DSH payments. H.R. 4040 - "Advancing Telehealth Beyond COVID-19 Act of 2021" - Expanding access to telehealth beyond PHE. S. 1568 / H.R. 4407 - "Technical Reset to Advance the Instruction of Nurses Act" - CMS payments for Nursing Education Hospitals. H.R. 1887 / S. 4009 - "Rural Hospital Support Act" - Rural Extenders. H.R. 4066 / S. 999 - "Save Rural Hospitals Act of 2021" - Area wage adjustment for certain Medicare hospitals. H.R. 3173/H.R. 8487 - The Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 - Simplify/streamline Medicare Advantage prior authorization process. Urge Congress to Support Improvements to IPPS Proposed Rule. H.R. 8747 - "The Assistance for Rural Community Hospitals (ARCH) Act" - Rural health payment program extensions. H.R. 6833 - "Legislative Vehicle for Continuing Resolution Until Dec. 16" - Rural health payment program extensions. S. 1512 / H.R. 2903- "Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2021" - Telehealth provisions. H.R. 2455 - The Resetting the IMPACT Act (TRIA) of 2021 - IMPACT Act implementation / unified payment timeline reset. Garner Congressional support for CMS to withdraw the Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Review Choice Demonstration (IRF RCD). Discussions with Congress regarding waiving PAYGO.
H.R. 1976 / S. 4204- "Medicare for All Act" - Single-payer healthcare systems. H.R. 5376 - "Build Back Better Act" - Provisions related to healthcare and tax. H.R. 1227/ S.386 - "Medicare-X Choice Act of 2021" - Public Option Healthcare systems S. 2428 - False Claims Amendments Act of 2021 - False Claims Act Amendments H.R. 8201 - Promoting Health Care Quality Act of 2022 -Health care quality provisions under the Medicare program. H.R. 7961 - Safety from Violence for Healthcare Employees (SAVE) Act - protections for health care workers from violence in the workplace. H.R. 5376 - "Inflation Reduction Act of 2022" - Health Care Provisions, such as extension of enhanced ACA subsidies.
FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS via FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS
2023 · third_quarter · Q3
S.2840 - Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act - Re: health care contracting practices and facility fees H.R. 5378 - Lower Costs, More Transparency Act - Site-neutral payment policies and hospital price transparency provisions H.R. 2665 - Supporting Safety Net Hospitals Act - Elimination of DSH cuts H.R. 3173 - Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act - Reforms to the Medicare Prior Authorization Process H.R. 4968 - The Gold Card Act of 2023 - Reforms to the Medicare Prior Authorization Process H.R. 977 / S. 470 - Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2023 - Changing current law limiting self-referral to physician-owned hospitals S.803 - Save Rural Hospitals Act of 2023 - Re: Area Wage Index floor S.1110 - Rural Hospital Support Act - Re: making permanent rural payment programs (LVH/MDH) 340B eligibility
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, White House Office
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2023 · second_quarter · Q2
S. 665 - "The Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act" - Expand healthcare workforce.
H.R. 2584 - Safety from Violence for Healthcare Employees (SAVE) Act - Support creating legal penalties for individuals who knowingly and intentionally assault or intimidate hospital employees. H.R. 2691 - Transparent PRICE Act - Codifying Hospital Price Transparency requirements H.R. 2819 - Good Samaritan Health Professionals Act of 2023 - Support expanded liability protections for doctors who choose to volunteer during national or public health emergencies H.R. 3305 / S. 1606 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act - Support policies to improve maternal health H.R. 3421 / S. 1655 - Medicare for All Act of 2023 - Oppose a single-payer system H.R. 3577 - Medical and Stockpile Accountability Act - Support supply chain improvements H.R. 824 - Telehealth Benefit Expansion for Workers Act of 2023 - Support treating telehealth services as excepted benefits S. 665 - Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act - Support extending and enhancing program CONNECT for Health Act of 2023 - Support expansion of telehealth services Identify and support solutions to address health care workforce shortage Support addressing growing crisis of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) Support reauthorization of Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act Support continued Congressional work on behavioral health Loan repayment for nurses in rural areas
H.R. 2389 / S. 1302 - Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2023 - Support expansion of physician workforce by increasing Medicare-supported GME positions H.R. 2665 - Supporting Safety Net Hospitals Act - Support elimination of DSH cuts H.R. 2829 - Chronic Care Management Improvement Act of 2023 - Support removing patient cost-sharing obligations from the Chronic Care Management (CCM) code H.R. 3561 - The PATIENT Act of 2023 - Oppose Site-Neutral Payment Policies and advocate on hospital price transparency and inpatient-only list. H.R. 3746 - Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 - Support debt ceiling agreement without cuts to Medicare and Medicaid H.R. 977 / S. 470 - Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2023 - Oppose changing current law limiting self-referral to physician-owned hospitals S. 1869 - Site-based Invoicing and Transparency Enhancement Act - Oppose site-neutral payment policies Support for codifying the process CMS uses to remove quality measures Oppose cuts to Medicare and Medicaid as component of debt ceiling negotiations Oppose recoupment of certain payments made to hospitals under the 340B program Urge Members to co-sign letter to CMS to update proposed payment in the final IPPS rule Support simplifying and streamlining Medicare Advantage prior authorization process
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, White House Office
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2023 · first_quarter · Q1
S. 665 - "The Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act" - Expand healthcare workforce.
H.R. 824 - "Telehealth Benefit Expansion for Workers Act of 2023" - expanded telehealth benefits Support Congressional action addressing growing crisis of addressing antimicrobial resistance (AMR) Support continued Congressional work on behavioral health Loan repayment for nurses in rural areas
H.R. 977 / S. 470 - "Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2023" - Provisions that would weaken or repeal current law limiting self- referral to physician-owned hospitals. Oppose cuts to Medicare and Medicaid as component of debt ceiling negotiations Oppose recoupment of certain payments made to hospitals as a result of 340B program judicial ruling Support simplifying and streamlining Medicare Advantage prior authorization process Oppose hospital payment cuts, such as site-neutral payment and Medicare Bad Debt cuts
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, White House Office
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2022 · fourth_quarter · Q4
H.R. 1976 / S. 4204- "Medicare for All Act" - Single-payer healthcare systems. H.R. 2617 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 - Provisions related to health care H.R. 1227/ S.386 - "Medicare-X Choice Act of 2021" - Public Option Healthcare systems S. 2428 - False Claims Amendments Act of 2021 - False Claims Act Amendments H.R. 8201 - Promoting Health Care Quality Act of 2022 - Health care quality provisions under the Medicare program. S. 3799 - "PREVENT Pandemics Act" - pandemic preparedness H.R.3932/ S. 2076 - "PASTEUR Act of 2021" - addressing antimicrobial resistance (AMR) Support continued Congressional work on behavioral health
S. 1810/ H.R. 3541 - "The Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act" - Expand healthcare workforce.
H.R. 1330 / S. 4130 - "Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2021" - Provisions that would weaken or repeal current law limiting self-referral to physician-owned hospitals. Advocate for legislation that would reform rural hospital DSH payments. H.R. 4040 - "Advancing Telehealth Beyond COVID-19 Act of 2021" - Expanding access to telehealth beyond PHE. S. 1568 / H.R. 4407 - "Technical Reset to Advance the Instruction of Nurses Act" - CMS payments for Nursing Education Hospitals. H.R. 1887 / S. 4009 - "Rural Hospital Support Act" - Rural Extenders. H.R. 3173/H.R. 8487 - The Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 - Simplify/streamline Medicare Advantage prior authorization process. Urge Congress to Support Improvements to IPPS Proposed Rule. H.R. 8747 - "The Assistance for Rural Community Hospitals (ARCH) Act" - Rural health payment program extensions. Discussions with Congress regarding waiving PAYGO. Urge Congress to address Medicare Physician Fee Schedule reimbursement rate S. 4747 - "Investing in Kids Mental Health Now Act of 2022" - Medicaid reimbursement for pediatric mental health and substance use disorder treatment services
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, White House Office
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2022 · third_quarter · Q3
H.R. 1976 / S. 4204- "Medicare for All Act" - Single-payer healthcare systems. H.R. 5376 - "Build Back Better Act" - Provisions related to healthcare and tax. H.R. 1227/ S.386 - "Medicare-X Choice Act of 2021" - Public Option Healthcare systems S. 2428 - False Claims Amendments Act of 2021 - False Claims Act Amendments H.R. 8201 - Promoting Health Care Quality Act of 2022 -Health care quality provisions under the Medicare program. H.R. 7961 - Safety from Violence for Healthcare Employees (SAVE) Act - protections for health care workers from violence in the workplace. H.R. 5376 - "Inflation Reduction Act of 2022" - Health Care Provisions, such as extension of enhanced ACA subsidies.
S. 1810/ H.R. 3541 - "The Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act" - Expand healthcare workforce. S. 1024/ H.R. 2255 - Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act - Reduce green card backlogs and prioritize health care.
FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS via FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS
2022 · second_quarter · 2A
H.R. 1330 / S. 4130 - "Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2021" - Provisions that would weaken or repeal current law limiting self-referral to physician-owned hospitals. H.R. 2455 - "The Resetting the IMPACT Act (TRIA) of 2021" - Unified Post-Acute PPS. S. 1512 / H.R. 2903- "Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2021" - Telehealth provisions. S. 1568 / H.R. 4407 - "Technical Reset to Advance the Instruction of Nurses Act" - CMS payments for Nursing Education Hospitals. H.R. 1887 / S. 4009 - "Rural Hospital Support Act" - Rural Extenders. H.R. 3173 - The Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 - Simplify/streamline Medicare Advantage prior authorization processes. H.R. 2455 - The Resetting the IMPACT Act (TRIA) of 2021 - IMPACT Act implementation / unified payment timeline reset. Garner Congressional support for CMS to withdraw the Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Review Choice Demonstration (IRF RCD) Discussions regarding Rural DSH payment policy.
FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS via FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS
2022 · second_quarter · Q2
H.R. 1976 / S. 4204- "Medicare for All Act" - Single-payer healthcare systems. Recommendations for appropriate rulemaking associated with No Surprises Act. H.R. 5376 - "Build Back Better Act" - Provisions related to healthcare and tax. H.R. 1227/ S.386 - "Medicare-X Choice Act of 2021" - Public option healthcare systems. COVID Provider Relief Fund - Continuing viability of the HRSA COVID-19 Uninsured Program. S. 2428 - False Claims Amendments Act of 2021 - False Claims Act amendments. H.R. 8201 - Promoting Health Care Quality Act of 2022 -Health care quality provisions under the Medicare program. H.R. 7961 - Safety from Violence for Healthcare Employees (SAVE) Act - protections for health care workers from violence in the workplace.
H.R. 1330 / S. 4130 - "Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2021" - Provisions that would weaken or repeal current law limiting self-referral to physician-owned hospitals. H.R. 2455 - "The Resetting the IMPACT Act (TRIA) of 2021" - Unified Post-Acute PPS. S. 1512 / H.R. 2903- "Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2021" - Telehealth provisions. S. 1568 / H.R. 4407 - "Technical Reset to Advance the Instruction of Nurses Act" - CMS payments for Nursing Education Hospitals. H.R. 1887 / S. 4009 - "Rural Hospital Support Act" - Rural Extenders. H.R. 3173 - The Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 - Simplify/streamline Medicare Advantage prior authorization processes. H.R. 2455 - The Resetting the IMPACT Act (TRIA) of 2021 - IMPACT Act implementation / unified payment timeline reset. Garner Congressional support for CMS to withdraw the Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Review Choice Demonstration (IRF RCD) Discussions regarding Rural DSH payment policy.
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2022 · first_quarter · Q1
H.R. 1330 - "Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2021" - Health care provisions. H.R. 2455 - "The Resetting the IMPACT Act (TRIA) of 2021" - Unified Post-Acute PPS. S. 1512 - "Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2021" - Telehealth. S. 1568 / H.R. 4407 - "Technical Reset to Advance the Instruction of Nurses Act" - CMS payments for Nursing Education Hospitals. H.R. 1887 - "Rural Hospital Support Act" - Rural Extenders. H.R. 3173 - The Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 - Simplify/streamline Medicare Advantage prior authorization processes. H.R. 5514 / S. S.2562 - "Choose Home Care Act of 2021" - Home-based extended care benefit.
H.R. 1976 - "Medicare for All Act" - Single-payer healthcare systems. Recommendations for appropriate rulemaking associated with No Surprises Act. H.R. 5376 - "Build Back Better Act" - Provisions related to healthcare and tax. H.R. 1227/ S.386 - "Medicare-X Choice Act of 2021" - Public option healthcare systems. COVID Provider Relief Fund - Continuing viability of the HRSA COVID-19 Uninsured Program.
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2021 · fourth_quarter · 4A
H.R. 959 /S. 346 -Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021 - Support advancing health equity. H.R. 1976 - "Medicare for All Act" - Oppose single payer system. Advocated with members on recommendations for appropriate rulemaking associated with No Surprises Act. H.R. 369 - "Health Care Affordability Act of 2021" - Advocated for ACA improvements. H.R. 5376 - "Build Back Better Act" - Support making permanent enhanced ACA subsidies; closing Medicaid coverage gap; lowering prescription drug prices w/ market-based solutions. Oppose increase to domestic corporate tax rate. Oppose Medicaid DSH and uncompensated care pool cuts. Oppose Pell Grant eligibility limitations. S. 2428 - "False Claims Amendments Act of 2021" - Oppose amendments that burden and extend FCA litigations.
S. 1810/ H.R. 3541 - Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act - Support recapturing unused visas for certain healthcare providers. S. 1024/ H.R. 2255 - "The Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act" - Support providers to practice in rural and underserved communities. Encouraged Congress to revise priority of Visa Exit Interviews.
FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS via FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS
2021 · fourth_quarter · Q4
H.R. 959 /S. 346 -Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021 - Support advancing health equity. H.R. 1976 - "Medicare for All Act" - Oppose single payer system. Advocated with members on recommendations for appropriate rulemaking associated with No Surprises Act. H.R. 369 - "Health Care Affordability Act of 2021" - Advocated for ACA improvements. H.R. 5376 - "Build Back Better Act" - Support making permanent enhanced ACA subsidies; closing Medicaid coverage gap; lowering prescription drug prices w/ market-based solutions. Oppose increase to domestic corporate tax rate. Oppose Medicaid DSH and uncompensated care pool cuts. Oppose Pell Grant eligibility limitations. S. 2428 - "False Claims Amendments Act of 2021" - Oppose amendments that burden and extend FCA litigations.
H.R. 1330 - "Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2021" - Oppose legislation that would repeal current law limiting self-referral to physician-owned hospitals. H.R. 2455 - "The Resetting the IMPACT Act (TRIA) of 2021" - Support legislation to refresh the unified PAC PPS timeline and process under the IMPACT Act. S. 1512 - "Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2021" - Advocate in support of the CONNECT Act to expand access to telehealth services. S. 1568 / H.R. 4407 - "Technical Reset to Advance the Instruction of Nurses Act" - Support legislation that would direct CMS not to seek repayment from nursing and allied health programs. H.R. 1887 - "Rural Hospital Support Act" - Support rural MDH and LVH program extensions. Rural - Seek introduction of legislation that would remove the current 12% DSH payment cap that currently applies to rural hospitals (with some exceptions) as well as urban hospitals under 100 beds. H.R. 1227 / S. 386 - Medicare-X Choice Act of 2021 - Oppose public option. H.R. 3173 - The Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 - Advocate in support of streamlining Medicare Advantage prior authorization requirements. S.610 - "Protecting Medicare and American Farmers from Sequester Cuts Act" - Advocate for waiving Statutory PAYGO and extending the 2% Medicare sequester moratorium. Post Acute - Garner Congressional support urging CMS to withdraw the Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Review Choice Demonstration (IRF RCD). Site Neutral - Oppose site neutral payment policies.
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2021 · third_quarter · 3A
H.R. 1330 - "Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2021" - Oppose legislation that would repeal current law limiting self-referral to physician-owned hospitals. H.R. 2455 - "The Resetting the IMPACT Act (TRIA) of 2021" - Support legislation to refresh the unified PAC PPS timeline and process under the IMPACT Act. S. 999/H.R. 4066 - "Save Rural Hospitals Act of 2021" - Support a national wage index floor of .85 in a non-budget neutral manner. S. 1512 - "Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2021" - Advocate in support of the CONNECT Act to expand access to telehealth services. H.R. 4587 - "Value in Health Care Act of 2021" - Support ACO program reforms. S. 1568 / H.R. 4407 - "Technical Reset to Advance the Instruction of Nurses Act" - Support legislation that would direct CMS not to seek repayment from nursing and allied health programs. H.R. 1887 - "Rural Hospital Support Act" - Support rural MDH and LVH program extensions. H.R. 3746 - "Accountable Care In Rural America Act" - Support rural health ACOs. Rural - Seek introduction of legislation that would remove the current 12% DSH payment cap that currently applies to rural hospitals (with some exceptions) as well as urban hospitals under 100 beds. Urged Congress to waive Statutory PAYGO and advocated for extending the 2% Medicare sequester moratorium.
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2021 · third_quarter · Q3
H.R. 959 /S. 346 -Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021 - Support advancing health equity. H.R. 1227 / S. 386 - Medicare-X Choice Act of 2021 - Oppose public option. H.R. 3173 - The Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 - Advocate in support of streamlining Medicare Advantage prior authorization requirements. H.R. 1976 - "Medicare for All Act" - Oppose single payer system. Advocated with members on recommendations for appropriate rulemaking associated with No Surprises Act. H.R. 369 - "Health Care Affordability Act of 2021" - Advocated for ACA improvements. H.R. 5376 - "Build Back Better Act" - Support making permanent expanded ACA subsidies; closing Medicaid coverage gap; market-based solutions to lower prescription drug prices. Oppose increase to domestic corporate tax rate. H.R. 5035 - "Child Suicide Prevention and Lethal Means Safety Act" - Support child mental health. S. 2428 - "False Claims Amendments Act of 2021" - Oppose amendments that burden and extend FCA litigations. H.R. 3684 - "Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act" - Support Broadband; Oppose extension of sequester and utilization of unused COVID-19 relief funds as payfors.
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2021 · second_quarter · Q2
S. 1810/ H.R. 3541 - Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act - Support recapturing unused visas for certain healthcare providers. S. 1024/ H.R. 2255 - "The Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act" - Support. Encouraged Congress and Administration to revise priority of Visa Exit Interviews.
H.R. 959 /S. 346 -Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021 - Support advancing health equity. H.R. 736 / S. 167 - Community Immunity During COVID-19 Act of 2021 - Support advancing health equity. H.R. 708 - The Temporary Reciprocity to Ensure Access to Treatment (TREAT) Act - Support temporary licensing reciprocity for healthcare professionals. H.R. 2079 - Eliminating the Provider Relief Fund Tax Penalties Act of 2021 - Support technical corrections to the Provider Relief Fund regarding taxability of funds. H.R. 1227 / S. 386 - Medicare-X Choice Act of 2021 - Oppose public option. Infrastructure and Social Programs Proposal - Support broadband investment; Support for funding for emergency preparedness and response; Support proposals to incentivize hold-out states to expand Medicaid; Support making permanent new ACA subsidies from the American Rescue Plan; Oppose proposed corporate tax rate increase; Oppose healthcare pay-fors. Consolidation/Antitrust - S.225 - Competition and Antitrust Law Enforcement Act - Discussed with lawmakers the benefits of hospital integration. Medical Debt - H.R. 2547 - Comprehensive Debt Collection Improvement - Oppose certain provisions related to medical debt collection practices. H.R. 3173 - The Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 - Advocate in support of streamlining Medicare Advantage prior authorization requirements. H.R. 1195 - Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act - Oppose policy mandate. H.R. 3630 - No Surprises Act - Provided information to congressional staff regarding Hospital Surprise Medical Billing Implementation. Transparency - Letter to Republican Study Committee on Hospital Price Transparency Final Rule. H.R. 1976 - "Medicare for All Act" - Oppose singer payer system.
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2021 · first_quarter · Q1
340B - Shared new study estimating the impact to seniors and hospitals of reversing the current Medicare Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) reimbursement policy for separately payable drugs under the 340B program. S. 834 - Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2021 - Support establishing additional residency positions. Physician Owned Hospitals - Oppose potential legislation that would repeal current law limiting self-referral to physician-owned hospitals. Post-Acute Care - Support introduction of legislation to refresh the unified PAC PPS timeline and process under the IMPACT Act. Rural Hospital Support Act - Support making the MDH and LVH programs permanent. H.R. 315 - Medicare Sequester COVID Moratorium Act - H.R. 1868/ S. 748 To prevent across-the-board direct spending cuts, and for other purposes - Support extension of the Medicare sequester moratorium. Telehealth - Support making permanent certain COVID-19 telehealth waivers.
Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act - Support recapturing unused visas for certain healthcare providers.
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2020 · fourth_quarter · Q4
H.R. 6474 "Healthcare Broadband Expansion During COVID-19 Act" - Seek expansion of eligibility criteria for FCC COVID-19 Telehealth Program
H.R.7676/ S.4106 - "Health Care PRICE Transparency Act" - Oppose public disclosure of confidential hospital negotiated rates with payers H.R. 1384 - "Medicare For All Act of 2019", S.1129 - Oppose government-run national health insurance H.R. 2085/ S.1033 "Consumer Health Options and Insurance Competition Enhancement Act (CHOICE) Act", H.R. 2000/S.981 - "Medicare-X Choice Act of 2019" - Oppose public option S. 1895 - "Lower Health Care Costs Act" - Support protecting patients from surprise billing and oppose government rate setting. Advocated for appropriate transparency and contracting flexibility. S.1531 "Stopping The Outrageous Practice of Surprise Medical Bills Act of 2019", H.R. 3630 "No Surprises Act", H.R. 3502 "Protecting People From Surprise Medical Bills Act", H.R. 5800 Ban Surprise Billing Act, H.R. 5826 "Consumer Protections Against Surprise Medical Bills Act of 2020" - Advocate to protect patients from surprise billing and oppose government rate setting. H.R. 6837/ S. 3750 "Medicare Accelerated and Advance Payments Improvement Act of 2020" - Support amended payment terms for eligible health care providers under the Medicare Accelerated and Advance Payments Program H.R. 6800 "Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions (HEROES) Act" - Support Division C, Health Provisions for Medicare and Medicaid that support health care providers and patients H.R. 6365/ S. 3559 "Immediate Relief for Rural Facilities and Providers Act of 2020" - Support expansion of access to telehealth programs for tax paying rural hospitals H.R. 7059 "Coronavirus Provider Protection Act" - Evaluated and advocated for improvements to legislation relating to liability protections during COVID-19 S. 4317 - "SAFE TO WORK Act" - Develop proposal to protect hospitals, healthcare professionals and facilities from liability due to COVID-19 H.R. 7819 / S. 4525 - " Eliminating the Provider Relief Fund Tax Penalties Act of 2020" - Support technical corrections to Provider Relief Fund to ensure funds received are not taxable H.R. 8337 - "Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021 and Other Extensions Act" - Support passage of continuing resolution, including language to improve repayment terms of Medicare Accelerated and Advance Payment Programs. H.R. 8061 - "Community Immunity During COVID-19 Act of 2020" - Support legislation that increases community access and awareness to vaccinations. S. 4421 - "The Temporary Reciprocity to Ensure Access to Treatment (TREAT) Act" - Support legislation that provides temporary licensing reciprocity for health care professionals. H.R. 133 - "Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021" - Advocated in support of protecting patients from surprise billing, COVID-19 response. H.Res. 1200 - "Supporting the goals and ideals of National Rural Health Day" - Support National Rural Health Day.
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2020 · second_quarter · 2A
Monitored Congressional Proposals concerning health price transparency. H.R. 1384 - "Medicare For All Act of 2019", S.1129 - "A bill to establish a Medicare-for-all national health insurance program" - Oppose legislation to impose single payer health care delivery. H.R. 2085/ S.1033 "Consumer Health Options and Insurance Competition Enhancement Act (CHOICE) Act", H.R. 2000/S.981 - "Medicare-X Choice Act of 2019" - Oppose legislation to impose a Medicare public option. H.R. 728/S.1399 - "Title VIII Nursing Workforce Re-authorization Act of 2019" - Support legislation to provide loan repayment for nurses to practice in any care setting. S. 1895 - "Lower Health Care Costs Act" - Support protecting patients from surprise billing and oppose government rate setting. Advocated for appropriate transparency and contracting flexibility. S.1531 "Stopping The Outrageous Practice of Surprise Medical Bills Act of 2019", H.R. 3630 "No Surprises Act", H.R. 3502 "Protecting People From Surprise Medical Bills Act", H.R. 5800 Ban Surprise Billing Act, H.R. 5826 "Consumer Protections Against Surprise Medical Bills Act of 2020" - Advocate to protect patients from surprise billing and oppose government rate setting. H.R. 2328 "Community Health Investment, Modernization, and Excellence Act of 2019", H.R. 748 "Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act" - Support re-authorization of National Quality Forum. H.R. 3417 "Beneficiary Education Tools, Telehealth, and Extenders Reauthorization Act of 2019" - Supported legislation. H.R. 748 Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, H.R. 6837/ S. 3750 "Medicare Accelerated and Advance Payments Improvement Act of 2020", H.R. 266 "Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act" - Advocated in support of funding and programs for hospitals and post-acute care providers to respond to COVID-19 H.R. 6800 "Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions (HEROES) Act" - Support expanded access and affordability of COBRA and other health insurance options H.R. 6365/ S. 3559 "Immediate Relief for Rural Facilities and Providers Act of 2020" - Support expansion of access to telehealth programs for tax paying rural hospitals H.R. 7059 "Coronavirus Provider Protection Act" - Evaluated and advocated for improvements to legislation Liability Protections - Develop proposal to protect hospitals, healthcare professionals and facilities from liability due to COVID-19 Provider Relief Fund Taxability - Support technical corrections to Provider Relief Fund to ensure funds received are not taxable
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2020 · third_quarter · Q3
H.R.7676/ S.4106 - "Health Care PRICE Transparency Act" - Oppose public disclosure of confidential hospital negotiated rates with payers H.R. 1384 - "Medicare For All Act of 2019", S.1129 - Oppose government-run national health insurance H.R. 2085/ S.1033 "Consumer Health Options and Insurance Competition Enhancement Act (CHOICE) Act", H.R. 2000/S.981 - "Medicare-X Choice Act of 2019" - Oppose public option S. 1895 - "Lower Health Care Costs Act" - Support protecting patients from surprise billing and oppose government rate setting. Advocated for appropriate transparency and contracting flexibility. S.1531 "Stopping The Outrageous Practice of Surprise Medical Bills Act of 2019", H.R. 3630 "No Surprises Act", H.R. 3502 "Protecting People From Surprise Medical Bills Act", H.R. 5800 Ban Surprise Billing Act, H.R. 5826 "Consumer Protections Against Surprise Medical Bills Act of 2020" - Advocate to protect patients from surprise billing and oppose government rate setting. H.R. 6837/ S. 3750 "Medicare Accelerated and Advance Payments Improvement Act of 2020" - Support amended payment terms for eligible health care providers under the Medicare Accelerated and Advance Payments Program H.R. 6800 "Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions (HEROES) Act" - Support Division C, Health Provisions for Medicare and Medicaid that support health care providers and patients H.R. 6365/ S. 3559 "Immediate Relief for Rural Facilities and Providers Act of 2020" - Support expansion of access to telehealth programs for tax paying rural hospitals H.R. 7059 "Coronavirus Provider Protection Act" - Evaluated and advocated for improvements to legislation relating to liability protections during COVID-19 S. 4317 - "SAFE TO WORK Act" - Develop proposal to protect hospitals, healthcare professionals and facilities from liability due to COVID-19 H.R. 7819 / S. 4525 - " Eliminating the Provider Relief Fund Tax Penalties Act of 2020" - Support technical corrections to Provider Relief Fund to ensure funds received are not taxable H.R. 8337 - "Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021 and Other Extensions Act" - Support passage of continuing resolution, including language to improve repayment terms of Medicare Accelerated and Advance Payment Programs. H.R. 8061 - "Community Immunity During COVID-19 Act of 2020" - Support legislation that increases community access and awareness to vaccinations. S. 4421 - "The Temporary Reciprocity to Ensure Access to Treatment (TREAT) Act" - Support legislation that provides temporary licensing reciprocity for health care professionals.
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2020 · second_quarter · 2A
H.R. 6474 "Healthcare Broadband Expansion During COVID-19 Act" - Support. Seek expansion of eligibility criteria for legislation and FCC COVID-19 Telehealth Program
H.R. 3062/S. 2860 - "Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2019" - Oppose efforts to repeal certain provisions relating to the Medicare exception to the prohibition on certain physician referrals for hospitals. Bad Debt Payments to Hospitals - Oppose effort to lower bad debt payments to hospitals for Medicare beneficiaries who do not pay their cost-sharing for treatments provided by the hospital. H.R. 2552 - "Protecting Local Access to Care for Everyone (PLACE) Act" - Support legislation to prevent site neutral cuts. H.R. 1763/ S. 348 - "Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2019", H.R. 3414/S. 2892 - Opioid Workforce Act - Support GME legislation to reduce resident physician shortage. Support access to affordable prescription drugs. H.R. 3107 - "Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act" - Support legislation that streamlines and standardizes prior authorization under the Medicare Advantage program. Sought moratorium on proposed Medicaid Fiscal Accountability Regulation H.R. 748 Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act - Advocated in support of funding and programs for hospitals and post-acute care providers to respond to COVID-19 H.R. 6800 Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions (HEROES) Act - Supported legislation
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2020 · second_quarter · Q2
H.R. 3062/S. 2860 - "Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2019" - Oppose efforts to repeal certain provisions relating to the Medicare exception to the prohibition on certain physician referrals for hospitals. Bad Debt Payments to Hospitals - Oppose effort to lower bad debt payments to hospitals for Medicare beneficiaries who do not pay their cost-sharing for treatments provided by the hospital. H.R. 2552 - "Protecting Local Access to Care for Everyone (PLACE) Act" - Support legislation to prevent site neutral cuts. H.R. 1763/ S. 348 - "Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2019", H.R. 3414/S. 2892 - Opioid Workforce Act - Support GME legislation to reduce resident physician shortage. Support access to affordable prescription drugs. H.R. 3107 - "Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act" - Support legislation that streamlines and standardizes prior authorization under the Medicare Advantage program. Sought moratorium on proposed Medicaid Fiscal Accountability Regulation H.R. 748 Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act - Advocated in support of funding and programs for hospitals and post-acute care providers to respond to COVID-19 H.R. 6800 Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions (HEROES) Act - Supported legislation
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2020 · first_quarter · Q1
FCC Rural Broadband Parity - Support investor-owned access to grants under the FCC for rural broadband.
Monitored Congressional Proposals concerning health price transparency. H.R. 1384 - "Medicare For All Act of 2019" - Oppose legislation to impose single payer health care delivery. S.1129 - "A bill to establish a Medicare-for-all national health insurance program" - Oppose legislation to impose single payer health care delivery. H.R. 2000/S.981 - "Medicare-X Choice Act of 2019" - Oppose legislation to impose a Medicare public option. H.R. 728/S.1399 - "Title VIII Nursing Workforce Re-authorization Act of 2019" - Urge support for legislation to provide loan repayment for nurses to practice in any care setting. S. 1895 - "Lower Health Care Costs Act" - Support protecting patients from surprise billing and oppose government rate setting. Advocated for appropriate transparency and contracting flexibility. S.1531 "Stopping The Outrageous Practice of Surprise Medical Bills Act of 2019", H.R. 3630 "No Surprises Act", H.R. 3502 "Protecting People From Surprise Medical Bills Act", HR 5800 Ban Surprise Billing Act, HR 5800 Ban Surprise Billing Act - Advocate to protect patients from surprise billing and oppose rate setting. H.R. 2328 - Support re-authorization of National Quality Forum. H.R. 3417 - "Health Care Extenders" - Supported legislation. H.R. 6074 Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, H.R. 6201 Families First Coronavirus Response Act, H.R. 748 Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act - Advocated in support of funding and programs for hospitals and post-acute care providers to respond to COVID-19 Advocate for appropriate requirements for 3rd party access to patient medical records.
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2019 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Monitored Congressional Proposals concerning health price transparency. H.R. 1384 - "Medicare For All Act of 2019" - Oppose legislation to impose single payer health care delivery. S.1129 - "A bill to establish a Medicare-for-all national health insurance program" - Oppose legislation to impose single payer health care delivery. H.R. 2000/S.981 - "Medicare-X Choice Act of 2019" - Oppose legislation to impose a Medicare public option. H.R. 728/S.1399 - "Title VIII Nursing Workforce Re-authorization Act of 2019" - Urge support for legislation to provide loan repayment for nurses to practice in any care setting. S. 1895 - "Lower Health Care Costs Act" - Support protecting patients from surprise billing and oppose government rate setting. Advocated for appropriate transparency and contracting flexibility. S.1531 - "Stopping The Outrageous Practice of Surprise Medical Bills Act of 2019" - Advocate to protect patients from surprise billing. H.R. 3630 - "No Surprises Act" - Advocate to protect patients from surprise billing. H.R. 3502 - "Protecting People From Surprise Medical Bills Act" - Advocate to protect patients from surprise billing. Telehealth - Supports expanded access to telehealth services and payment parity for such services. H.R. 2328 - Support re-authorization of National Quality Forum. H.R. 3417 - "Health Care Extenders" - Supported legislation.
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2019 · third_quarter · Q3
H.R. 3062 - "Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2019" - Oppose efforts to repeal certain provisions relating to the limitation on the Medicare exception to the prohibition on certain physician referrals for hospitals. Bad Debt Payments to Hospitals - Oppose any effort to lower bad debt payments to hospitals for Medicare beneficiaries who fail to pay their cost-sharing obligations for treatments provided by the hospital. H.R. 2552 - "Protecting Local Access to Care for Everyone (PLACE) Act" - Support legislation to prevent site neutral cuts. H.R. 506 - "Hospital Competition Act" - Oppose legislation as it adversely affects hospitals. H.R. 1763/ S. 348 - "Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2019" - Support GME legislation to reduce resident physician shortage. Support access to affordable prescription drugs. Medicaid DSH - Supported action taken by E&C Committee to rescind and delay Medicaid DSH cuts.
Monitored Congressional Proposals concerning health price transparency. H.R. 1384 - "Medicare For All Act of 2019" - Oppose legislation to impose single payer health care delivery. S.1129 - "A bill to establish a Medicare-for-all national health insurance program" - Oppose legislation to impose single payer health care delivery. H.R. 2000/S.981 - "Medicare-X Choice Act of 2019" - Oppose legislation to impose a Medicare public option. H.R. 728/S.1399 - "Title VIII Nursing Workforce Re-authorization Act of 2019" - Urge support for legislation to provide loan repayment for nurses to practice in any care setting. S. 1895 - "Lower Health Care Costs Act" - Support protecting patients from surprise billing and oppose government rate setting. S.1531 - "Stopping The Outrageous Practice of Surprise Medical Bills Act of 2019" - Advocate to protect patients from surprise billing. H.R. 3630 - "No Surprises Act" - Advocate to protect patients from surprise billing. H.R. 3502 - "Protecting People From Surprise Medical Bills Act" - Advocate to protect patients from surprise billing. Telehealth - Supports expanded access to telehealth services and payment parity for such services. H.R. 2328 - Support re-authorization of National Quality Forum. H.R. 3417 - "Health Care Extenders" - Supported legislation.
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2019 · second_quarter · Q2
Monitored Congressional Proposals concerning health price transparency. H.R. 1384 - "Medicare For All Act of 2019" - Oppose legislation to impose single payer health care delivery. S.1129 - "A bill to establish a Medicare-for-all national health insurance program" - Oppose legislation to impose single payer health care delivery. H.R. 2000/S.981 - "Medicare-X Choice Act of 2019" - Oppose legislation to impose a Medicare public option. H.R. 728 - "Title VIII Nursing Workforce Re-authorization Act of 2019" - Urge support for legislation to provide loan repayment for nurses to practice in any care setting. S. 1895 - "Lower Health Care Costs Act" - Support protecting patients from surprise bills. Telehealth - Supports expanded access to telehealth services and payment parity for such services. H.R. 2328 - Support re-authorization of National Quality Forum. S. 1379 - "Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act of 2019" - Advocated in support. H.R. 3417 - "Health Care Extenders" - Supported legislation. H.R. 3429 - "HEARTS and Rural Relief Act" - Supported legislation. H.R. 3436 - "Chronic Care Management Improvement Act" - Supported legislation. H.R. 3414 - "The Opioid Workforce Act of 2019" - Advocated in support of adding Medicare supported GME positions to hospitals that have established or are establishing substance use disorder treatment and prevention programs.
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2019 · first_quarter · Q1
Oppose efforts to repeal certain provisions relating to the limitation on the Medicare exception to the prohibition on certain physician referrals for hospitals. Bad Debt Payments to Hospitals - Lawmakers have proposed lowering the amount of Medicare Bad Debt payments to hospitals for Medicare beneficiaries who fail to pay their cost-sharing obligations for treatments provided by the hospital. Oppose any effort to lower such payments. Oppose any additional site neutral cuts. H.R. 506 - "Hospital Competition Act" - Oppose legislation which adversely affects hospitals. H.R. 1763 - "Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2019" - Support GME legislation to reduce resident physician shortage. Support access to affordable prescription drugs.
FCC Rural Broadband Parity - Support investor-owned access to grants under the FCC for rural broadband.
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2018 · fourth_quarter · Q4
FCC Rural Broadband Parity - Support investor-owned access to grants under the FCC for rural broadband.
H.R. 5818/S. 2843 - "Opioid Workforce Act of 2018" H.R. 6 - "SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act of 2018" - Supported Legislation. H.R. 6378/S. 2852 - "The Pandemic and All Hazards Preparedness Act (PAHPA)" - Monitored and reviewed legislation. Monitored Congressional Proposals concerning health price transparency. H.R. 676/S.1804 - "Expanded & Improved Medicare For All Act" - Oppose legislation to impose single payer health care delivery H.R. 959 - "Title VIII Nursing Workforce Re-authorization Act of 2018" - Urge support for legislation to provide loan repayment for nurses to practice in any care setting. Surprise Billing - Support protecting patients from surprise bills.
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2018 · third_quarter · 3A
H.R. 5818/S. 2843 - "Opioid Workforce Act of 2018" H.R. 6 - "SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act of 2018" - Supported Legislation. H.R. 6378/S. 2852 - "The Pandemic and All Hazards Preparedness Act (PAHPA)" - Monitored and reviewed legislation. Monitored Congressional Proposals concerning health price transparency. H.R. 676/S.1804 - "Expanded & Improved Medicare For All Act" - Oppose legislation to impose single payer health care delivery H.R. 959 - "Title VIII Nursing Workforce Re-authorization Act of 2018" - Urge support for legislation to provide loan repayment for nurses to practice in any care setting.
H.R. 1156/S.1133 "Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2017" - Oppose efforts to repeal certain provisions relating to the limitation on the Medicare exception to the prohibition on certain physician referrals for hospitals and to transparency reports and reporting of physician ownership or investment interests. Bad Debt Payments to Hospitals - Lawmakers have proposed lowering the amount of Medicare Bad Debt payments to hospitals for Medicare beneficiaries who fail to pay their cost-sharing obligations for treatments provided by the hospital. Oppose any effort to lower such payments. Oppose any additional site neutral cuts. Support access to affordable prescription drugs. Market Stabilization - Support efforts to fund Cost Sharing Reductions. Provided input and comment on House Ways and Means Red Tape Initiative.
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2018 · third_quarter · Q3
FCC Rural Broadband Parity - Support investor-owned access to grants under the FCC for rural broadband.
H.R. 1156/S.1133 "Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2017" - Oppose efforts to repeal certain provisions relating to the limitation on the Medicare exception to the prohibition on certain physician referrals for hospitals and to transparency reports and reporting of physician ownership or investment interests. Bad Debt Payments to Hospitals - Lawmakers have proposed lowering the amount of Medicare Bad Debt payments to hospitals for Medicare beneficiaries who fail to pay their cost-sharing obligations for treatments provided by the hospital. Oppose any effort to lower such payments. Oppose any additional site neutral cuts. Support access to affordable prescription drugs. Market Stabilization - Support efforts to fund Cost Sharing Reductions. Provided input and comment on House Ways and Means Red Tape Initiative.
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2018 · second_quarter · Q2
H.R. 1156/S.1133 "Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2017" - Oppose efforts to repeal certain provisions relating to the limitation on the Medicare exception to the prohibition on certain physician referrals for hospitals and to transparency reports and reporting of physician ownership or investment interests. Bad Debt Payments to Hospitals - Lawmakers have proposed lowering the amount of Medicare Bad Debt payments to hospitals for Medicare beneficiaries who fail to pay their cost-sharing obligations for treatments provided by the hospital. Oppose any effort to lower such payments. Oppose any additional site neutral cuts. Support access to affordable prescription drugs. Market Stabilization - Support efforts to fund Cost Sharing Reductions. S. 2051 - "Medicare Care Coordination Improvement Act of 2017" - Monitored Legislation. Provided input and comment on House Ways and Means Red Tape Initiative.
H.R. 5818/S. 2843 - "Opioid Workforce Act of 2018" - Supported Legislation. H.R. 5675 - "To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require prescription Drug Plan Sponsors Under the Medicare Program to Establish Drug Management Programs For At Risk Beneficiaries" - Review and monitor legislation. H.R. 4841 - "Standardizing Electronic Prior Authorization for Safe Prescribing Act of 2018" - Review and monitor legislation. H.R. 5676 - "Stop Excessive Narcotics in our Retirement Communities Protection Act of 2018" - Review and monitor legislation. H.R. 5684 - "Protecting Seniors From Opioid Abuse Act" - Review and monitor legislation. H.R. 5699 - "Hospital Opioid Solutions Toolkit (HOST) Act" - Review and monitor legislation. H.R. 5686 - "Medicare Clear Health Options in Care for Enrollees Act of 2018" - Review and monitor legislation. H.R. 5722 - "Dr. Todd Graham Pain Management Improvement Act of 2018" - Review and monitor legislation. S. 2852 - "The Pandemic and All Hazards Preparedness Act (PAHPA)" - Monitored and reviewed legislation. Monitored Congressional Proposals concerning health price transparency. H.R. 3415 - "Megan Rondini Act" - Monitored and provided comment. H.R. 4613 - "Ensuring Patient Access to Healthcare Records Act of 2017" - Monitored Legislation.
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2018 · first_quarter · Q1
FCC Rural Broadband Parity - Support investor-owned access to grants under the FCC for rural broadband.
Support funding for National Quality Forum. Opioids - Monitor legislation to address opioid epidemic. Emergency Preparedness - monitored development of The Pandemic and All Hazards Preparedness Act (PAHPA) H.R. 1625 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 - Oppose changes to current hospital-hospice transfer policy.
H.R. 1892 - Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 - Oppose medicare and medicaid cuts to hospitals.
H.R. 1330 / S. 4130 - "Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2021" - Provisions that would weaken or repeal current law limiting self-referral to physician-owned hospitals. Advocate for legislation that would reform rural hospital DSH payments. H.R. 4040 - "Advancing Telehealth Beyond COVID-19 Act of 2021" - Expanding access to telehealth beyond PHE. S. 1568 / H.R. 4407 - "Technical Reset to Advance the Instruction of Nurses Act" - CMS payments for Nursing Education Hospitals. H.R. 1887 / S. 4009 - "Rural Hospital Support Act" - Rural Extenders. H.R. 4066 / S. 999 - "Save Rural Hospitals Act of 2021" - Area wage adjustment for certain Medicare hospitals. H.R. 3173/H.R. 8487 - The Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 - Simplify/streamline Medicare Advantage prior authorization process. Urge Congress to Support Improvements to IPPS Proposed Rule. H.R. 8747 - "The Assistance for Rural Community Hospitals (ARCH) Act" - Rural health payment program extensions. H.R. 6833 - "Legislative Vehicle for Continuing Resolution Until Dec. 16" - Rural health payment program extensions. S. 1512 / H.R. 2903- "Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2021" - Telehealth provisions. H.R. 2455 - The Resetting the IMPACT Act (TRIA) of 2021 - IMPACT Act implementation / unified payment timeline reset. Garner Congressional support for CMS to withdraw the Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Review Choice Demonstration (IRF RCD). Discussions with Congress regarding waiving PAYGO.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, White House Office
H.R. 1976 / S. 4204- "Medicare for All Act" - Single-payer healthcare systems. Recommendations for appropriate rulemaking associated with No Surprises Act. H.R. 5376 - "Build Back Better Act" - Provisions related to healthcare and tax. H.R. 1227/ S.386 - "Medicare-X Choice Act of 2021" - Public option healthcare systems. COVID Provider Relief Fund - Continuing viability of the HRSA COVID-19 Uninsured Program. S. 2428 - False Claims Amendments Act of 2021 - False Claims Act amendments. H.R. 8201 - Promoting Health Care Quality Act of 2022 -Health care quality provisions under the Medicare program. H.R. 7961 - Safety from Violence for Healthcare Employees (SAVE) Act - protections for health care workers from violence in the workplace.
S. 1810/ H.R. 3541 - "The Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act" - Expand healthcare workforce. S. 1024/ H.R. 2255 - Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act - Reduce green card backlogs and prioritize health care workers.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, White House Office
S. 1810/ H.R. 3541 - "The Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act" - Expand healthcare workforce. S. 1024/ H.R. 2255 - Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act - Reduce green card backlogs and prioritize health care workers.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, White House Office
S. 1810/ H.R. 3541 - Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act - Healthcare workforce S. 1024/ H.R. 2255 - "The Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act" - Healthcare workforce
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, White House Office
H.R. 1330 - "Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2021" - Oppose legislation that would repeal current law limiting self-referral to physician-owned hospitals. H.R. 2455 - "The Resetting the IMPACT Act (TRIA) of 2021" - Support legislation to refresh the unified PAC PPS timeline and process under the IMPACT Act. S. 1512 - "Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2021" - Advocate in support of the CONNECT Act to expand access to telehealth services. S. 1568 / H.R. 4407 - "Technical Reset to Advance the Instruction of Nurses Act" - Support legislation that would direct CMS not to seek repayment from nursing and allied health programs. H.R. 1887 - "Rural Hospital Support Act" - Support rural MDH and LVH program extensions. Rural - Seek introduction of legislation that would remove the current 12% DSH payment cap that currently applies to rural hospitals (with some exceptions) as well as urban hospitals under 100 beds. H.R. 1227 / S. 386 - Medicare-X Choice Act of 2021 - Oppose public option. H.R. 3173 - The Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 - Advocate in support of streamlining Medicare Advantage prior authorization requirements. S.610 - "Protecting Medicare and American Farmers from Sequester Cuts Act" - Advocate for waiving Statutory PAYGO and extending the 2% Medicare sequester moratorium. Post Acute - Garner Congressional support urging CMS to withdraw the Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Review Choice Demonstration (IRF RCD). Site Neutral - Oppose site neutral payment policies.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, White House Office
S. 1810/ H.R. 3541 - Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act - Support recapturing unused visas for certain healthcare providers. S. 1024/ H.R. 2255 - "The Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act" - Support providers to practice in rural and underserved communities. Encouraged Congress to revise priority of Visa Exit Interviews.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, White House Office
S. 1810/ H.R. 3541 - Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act - Support recapturing unused visas for certain healthcare providers. S. 1024/ H.R. 2255 - "The Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act" - Support providers to practice in rural and underserved communities. Encouraged Congress and Administration to revise priority of Visa Exit Interviews.
H.R. 959 /S. 346 -Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021 - Support advancing health equity. H.R. 1227 / S. 386 - Medicare-X Choice Act of 2021 - Oppose public option. H.R. 3173 - The Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 - Advocate in support of streamlining Medicare Advantage prior authorization requirements. H.R. 1976 - "Medicare for All Act" - Oppose single payer system. Advocated with members on recommendations for appropriate rulemaking associated with No Surprises Act. H.R. 369 - "Health Care Affordability Act of 2021" - Advocated for ACA improvements. H.R. 5376 - "Build Back Better Act" - Support making permanent expanded ACA subsidies; closing Medicaid coverage gap; market-based solutions to lower prescription drug prices. Oppose increase to domestic corporate tax rate. H.R. 5035 - "Child Suicide Prevention and Lethal Means Safety Act" - Support child mental health. S. 2428 - "False Claims Amendments Act of 2021" - Oppose amendments that burden and extend FCA litigations. H.R. 3684 - "Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act" - Support Broadband; Oppose extension of sequester and utilization of unused COVID-19 relief funds as payfors.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, White House Office
H.R. 1330 - "Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2021" - Oppose legislation that would repeal current law limiting self-referral to physician-owned hospitals. H.R. 2455 - "The Resetting the IMPACT Act (TRIA) of 2021" - Support legislation to refresh the unified PAC PPS timeline and process under the IMPACT Act. S. 999/H.R. 4066 - "Save Rural Hospitals Act of 2021" - Support a national wage index floor of .85 in a non-budget neutral manner. S. 1512 - "Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2021" - Advocate in support of the CONNECT Act to expand access to telehealth services. H.R. 4587 - "Value in Health Care Act of 2021" - Support ACO program reforms. S. 1568 / H.R. 4407 - "Technical Reset to Advance the Instruction of Nurses Act" - Support legislation that would direct CMS not to seek repayment from nursing and allied health programs. H.R. 1887 - "Rural Hospital Support Act" - Support rural MDH and LVH program extensions. H.R. 3746 - "Accountable Care In Rural America Act" - Support rural health ACOs. Rural - Seek introduction of legislation that would remove the current 12% DSH payment cap that currently applies to rural hospitals (with some exceptions) as well as urban hospitals under 100 beds. Urged Congress to waive Statutory PAYGO and advocated for extending the 2% Medicare sequester moratorium.
S. 1810/ H.R. 3541 - Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act - Support recapturing unused visas for certain healthcare providers. S. 1024/ H.R. 2255 - "The Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act" - Support providers to practice in rural and underserved communities. Encouraged Congress and Administration to revise priority of Visa Exit Interviews.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, White House Office
340B - Shared new study estimating the impact on seniors and hospitals of reversing the current Medicare Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) reimbursement policy for separately payable drugs under the 340B program. Physician Owned Hospitals - H.R. 1330 - "Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2021" - Oppose legislation that would repeal current law limiting self-referral to physician-owned hospitals. Post-Acute Care - H.R. 2455 - "The Resetting the IMPACT Act (TRIA) of 2021" - Support legislation to refresh the unified PAC PPS timeline and process under the IMPACT Act. Support making the MDH and LVH programs permanent. S. 999/H.R. 4066 - "Save Rural Hospitals Act of 2021" - Support a national wage index floor of .85 in a non-budget neutral manner. Prevent PAYGO sequester reductions. S. 1512 - "Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2021" - Advocate in support of the CONNECT Act.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, White House Office
H.R. 1319 - American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 - Support provisions related to: state & local funding; expanded access and affordability of COBRA; increased Insurance Marketplace subsidy amount and availability; increased access to state Medicaid programs; Provider Relief Fund replenishment, with support for rural hospitals; and funding for PPE, testing, contact tracing, and vaccines. Other Coronavirus Relief Provisions - Advocated in support of provisions relating to extension of the Medicare sequester moratorium; coronavirus liability protection; telehealth coverage; suspending payment impacts of CMS penalty and performance-based payment programs; refresh of the unified PAC PPS timeline and process under the IMPACT Act; and no cost COVID-19 services for uninsured/underinsured. H.R. 959 /S. 346 -Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021 - Support advancing health equity. H.R. 736 / S. 167 - Community Immunity During COVID-19 Act of 2021 - Support advancing health equity. H.R. 708 - The Temporary Reciprocity to Ensure Access to Treatment (TREAT) Act - Support temporary licensing reciprocity for healthcare professionals. H.R. 2079 - To provide that CARES Act Provider Relief Fund payments are not includible in gross income, and for other purposes - Support technical corrections to the Provider Relief Fund to ensure funds received are not taxable. H.R. 1227 / S. 386 - Medicare-X Choice Act of 2021 - Oppose public option.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, White House Office
H.R. 6788/ S. 3599 "Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act" - Support reclaiming unused immigrant Visas to ensure availability of qualified medical personnel
H.R. 3062/S. 2860 - "Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2019" - Oppose efforts to repeal certain provisions relating to the Medicare exception to the prohibition on certain physician referrals for hospitals. Support access to affordable prescription drugs. H.R. 3107 - "Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act" - Support legislation that streamlines and standardizes prior authorization under the Medicare Advantage program. Sought moratorium on proposed Medicaid Fiscal Accountability Regulation H.R. 6800 Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions (HEROES) Act - Support Division C, Health Provisions for Medicare and Medicaid that support health care providers and patients Post-Acute Care - Refresh the unified PAC PPS timeline and process under the IMPACT Act, Sought Congressional support for an IMPACT Act implementation/ unified payment timeline reset Qualifying APM Professional Threshold - Support request of House Leadership to address impending MACRA changes that could derail the movement to value-based health care and alternative payment models H.R. 7663 - "Protecting Access to Post-COVID-19 Telehealth Act of 2020" - Support broader access to Medicare telehealth services H.R. 133 - "Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021" - Advocated in support of health care extenders, E&M, GME, sequester moratorium. Support continued government funding and other provisions. H.R. 8337 - "Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021 and Other Extensions Act" - Support passage of continuing resolution, including language to improve repayment terms of Medicare Accelerated and Advanced Payment Programs. H.R. 8840 - "Medicare Sequester COVID Moratorium Act" - Support extending the temporary suspension of Medicare sequestration.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, White House Office
H.R. 3062/S. 2860 - "Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2019" - Oppose efforts to repeal certain provisions relating to the Medicare exception to the prohibition on certain physician referrals for hospitals. Bad Debt Payments to Hospitals - Oppose effort to lower bad debt payments to hospitals for Medicare beneficiaries who do not pay their cost-sharing for treatments provided by the hospital. H.R. 2552 - "Protecting Local Access to Care for Everyone (PLACE) Act" - Support legislation to prevent site neutral cuts. H.R. 1763/ S. 348 - "Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2019", H.R. 3414/S. 2892 - Opioid Workforce Act - Support GME legislation to reduce resident physician shortage. Support access to affordable prescription drugs. H.R. 3107 - "Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act" - Support legislation that streamlines and standardizes prior authorization under the Medicare Advantage program. Sought moratorium on proposed Medicaid Fiscal Accountability Regulation H.R. 748 Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act - Advocated in support of funding and programs for hospitals and post-acute care providers to respond to COVID-19 H.R. 6800 Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions (HEROES) Act - Supported legislation
H.R. 6788/ S. 3599 "Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act" - Support reclaiming unused J-Visas to ensure availability of qualified medical personnel
H.R. 6474 "Healthcare Broadband Expansion During COVID-19 Act" - Support. Seek expansion of eligibility criteria for legislation and FCC COVID-19 Telehealth Program
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, White House Office
H.R. 6474 "Healthcare Broadband Expansion During COVID-19 Act" - Seek expansion of eligibility criteria for FCC COVID-19 Telehealth Program
H.R. 3062/S. 2860 - "Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2019" - Oppose efforts to repeal certain provisions relating to the Medicare exception to the prohibition on certain physician referrals for hospitals. H.R. 2552 - "Protecting Local Access to Care for Everyone (PLACE) Act" - Support legislation to prevent site neutral cuts. Support access to affordable prescription drugs. H.R. 3107 - "Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act" - Support legislation that streamlines and standardizes prior authorization under the Medicare Advantage program. Sought moratorium on proposed Medicaid Fiscal Accountability Regulation H.R. 6800 Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions (HEROES) Act - Support Division C, Health Provisions for Medicare and Medicaid that support health care providers and patients Post-Acute Care - Refresh the unified PAC PPS timeline and process under the IMPACT Act, Sought Congressional support for an IMPACT Act implementation/ unified payment timeline reset Qualifying APM Professional Threshold - Support request of House Leadership to address impending MACRA changes that could derail the movement to value-based health care and alternative payment models H.R. 7663 - "Protecting Access to Post-COVID-19 Telehealth Act of 2020" - Support broader access to Medicare telehealth services
H.R. 6788/ S. 3599 "Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act" - Support reclaiming unused immigrant Visas to ensure availability of qualified medical personnel
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, White House Office
H.R. 6788/ S. 3599 "Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act" - Support reclaiming unused J-Visas to ensure availability of qualified medical personnel
Monitored Congressional Proposals concerning health price transparency. H.R. 1384 - "Medicare For All Act of 2019", S.1129 - "A bill to establish a Medicare-for-all national health insurance program" - Oppose legislation to impose single payer health care delivery. H.R. 2085/ S.1033 "Consumer Health Options and Insurance Competition Enhancement Act (CHOICE) Act", H.R. 2000/S.981 - "Medicare-X Choice Act of 2019" - Oppose legislation to impose a Medicare public option. H.R. 728/S.1399 - "Title VIII Nursing Workforce Re-authorization Act of 2019" - Support legislation to provide loan repayment for nurses to practice in any care setting. S. 1895 - "Lower Health Care Costs Act" - Support protecting patients from surprise billing and oppose government rate setting. Advocated for appropriate transparency and contracting flexibility. S.1531 "Stopping The Outrageous Practice of Surprise Medical Bills Act of 2019", H.R. 3630 "No Surprises Act", H.R. 3502 "Protecting People From Surprise Medical Bills Act", H.R. 5800 Ban Surprise Billing Act, H.R. 5826 "Consumer Protections Against Surprise Medical Bills Act of 2020" - Advocate to protect patients from surprise billing and oppose government rate setting. H.R. 2328 "Community Health Investment, Modernization, and Excellence Act of 2019", H.R. 748 "Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act" - Support re-authorization of National Quality Forum. H.R. 3417 "Beneficiary Education Tools, Telehealth, and Extenders Reauthorization Act of 2019" - Supported legislation. H.R. 748 Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, H.R. 6837/ S. 3750 "Medicare Accelerated and Advance Payments Improvement Act of 2020", H.R. 266 "Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act" - Advocated in support of funding and programs for hospitals and post-acute care providers to respond to COVID-19 H.R. 6800 "Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions (HEROES) Act" - Support expanded access and affordability of COBRA and other health insurance options H.R. 6365/ S. 3559 "Immediate Relief for Rural Facilities and Providers Act of 2020" - Support expansion of access to telehealth programs for tax paying rural hospitals H.R. 7059 "Coronavirus Provider Protection Act" - Evaluated and advocated for improvements to legislation Liability Protections - Develop proposal to protect hospitals, healthcare professionals and facilities from liability due to COVID-19 Provider Relief Fund Taxability - Support technical corrections to Provider Relief Fund to ensure funds received are not taxable
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, White House Office
H.R. 6474 "Healthcare Broadband Expansion During COVID-19 Act" - Support. Seek expansion of eligibility criteria for legislation and FCC COVID-19 Telehealth Program
Monitored Congressional Proposals concerning health price transparency. H.R. 1384 - "Medicare For All Act of 2019", S.1129 - "A bill to establish a Medicare-for-all national health insurance program" - Oppose legislation to impose single payer health care delivery. H.R. 2085/ S.1033 "Consumer Health Options and Insurance Competition Enhancement Act (CHOICE) Act", H.R. 2000/S.981 - "Medicare-X Choice Act of 2019" - Oppose legislation to impose a Medicare public option. H.R. 728/S.1399 - "Title VIII Nursing Workforce Re-authorization Act of 2019" - Support legislation to provide loan repayment for nurses to practice in any care setting. S. 1895 - "Lower Health Care Costs Act" - Support protecting patients from surprise billing and oppose government rate setting. Advocated for appropriate transparency and contracting flexibility. S.1531 "Stopping The Outrageous Practice of Surprise Medical Bills Act of 2019", H.R. 3630 "No Surprises Act", H.R. 3502 "Protecting People From Surprise Medical Bills Act", H.R. 5800 Ban Surprise Billing Act, H.R. 5826 "Consumer Protections Against Surprise Medical Bills Act of 2020" - Advocate to protect patients from surprise billing and oppose government rate setting. H.R. 2328 "Community Health Investment, Modernization, and Excellence Act of 2019", H.R. 748 "Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act" - Support re-authorization of National Quality Forum. H.R. 3417 "Beneficiary Education Tools, Telehealth, and Extenders Reauthorization Act of 2019" - Supported legislation. H.R. 748 Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, H.R. 6837/ S. 3750 "Medicare Accelerated and Advance Payments Improvement Act of 2020", H.R. 266 "Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act" - Advocated in support of funding and programs for hospitals and post-acute care providers to respond to COVID-19 H.R. 6800 "Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions (HEROES) Act" - Support expanded access and affordability of COBRA and other health insurance options H.R. 6365/ S. 3559 "Immediate Relief for Rural Facilities and Providers Act of 2020" - Support expansion of access to telehealth programs for tax paying rural hospitals H.R. 7059 "Coronavirus Provider Protection Act" - Evaluated and advocated for improvements to legislation Liability Protections - Develop proposal to protect hospitals, healthcare professionals and facilities from liability due to COVID-19 Provider Relief Fund Taxability - Support technical corrections to Provider Relief Fund to ensure funds received are not taxable
H.R. 6788/ S. 3599 "Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act" - Support reclaiming unused J-Visas to ensure availability of qualified medical personnel
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, White House Office
H.R. 3062/S. 2860 - "Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2019" - Oppose efforts to repeal certain provisions relating to the Medicare exception to the prohibition on certain physician referrals for hospitals. Bad Debt Payments to Hospitals - Oppose any effort to lower bad debt payments to hospitals for Medicare beneficiaries who fail to pay their cost-sharing obligations for treatments provided by the hospital. H.R. 2552 - "Protecting Local Access to Care for Everyone (PLACE) Act" - Support legislation to prevent site neutral cuts. H.R. 1763/ S. 348 - "Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2019" - Support GME legislation to reduce resident physician shortage. H.R. 3414/S. 2892 - Opioid Workforce Act - Support GME legislation to reduce resident physician shortage. Support access to affordable prescription drugs. H.R. 3107 - "Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act" - Support legislation that streamlines and standardizes prior authorization under the Medicare Advantage program. Sought moratorium on proposed Medicaid Fiscal Accountability Regulation H.R. 748 Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act - Advocated in support of lifting sequester, increasing DRG payments, DSH cut delay, accelerated payment program, and waiving IRF and LTCH Medicare payment requirements in response to COVID-19. H.R. 4899/S. 2406 - Rural America Health Corps Act, H.R. 4900/S. 2408 - Telehealth Across State Lines Act of 2019, H.R. 4898/S. 2411 - Rural Health Innovation Act of 2019 - support expanded access to telehealth and broadband.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, White House Office
FCC Rural Broadband Parity - Support investor-owned access to grants under the FCC for rural broadband.
H.R. 3062 - "Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2019" - Oppose efforts to repeal certain provisions relating to the limitation on the Medicare exception to the prohibition on certain physician referrals for hospitals. Bad Debt Payments to Hospitals - Oppose any effort to lower bad debt payments to hospitals for Medicare beneficiaries who fail to pay their cost-sharing obligations for treatments provided by the hospital. H.R. 2552 - "Protecting Local Access to Care for Everyone (PLACE) Act" - Support legislation to prevent site neutral cuts. H.R. 506 - "Hospital Competition Act" - Oppose legislation as it adversely affects hospitals. H.R. 1763/ S. 348 - "Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2019" - Support GME legislation to reduce resident physician shortage. Support access to affordable prescription drugs. Medicaid DSH - Supported action taken by E&C Committee to rescind and delay Medicaid DSH cuts. H.R. 3107 - "Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act" - Support legislation that streamlines and standardizes prior authorization under the Medicare Advantage program.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, White House Office
FCC Rural Broadband Parity - Support investor-owned access to grants under the FCC for rural broadband.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, White House Office
FCC Rural Broadband Parity - Support investor-owned access to grants under the FCC for rural broadband.
H.R. 3062 - "Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2019" - Oppose efforts to repeal certain provisions relating to the limitation on the Medicare exception to the prohibition on certain physician referrals for hospitals. Bad Debt Payments to Hospitals - Oppose any effort to lower bad debt payments to hospitals for Medicare beneficiaries who fail to pay their cost-sharing obligations for treatments provided by the hospital. Oppose any additional site neutral cuts. H.R. 506 - "Hospital Competition Act" - Oppose legislation as it adversely affects hospitals. H.R. 1763/ S. 348 - "Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2019" - Support GME legislation to reduce resident physician shortage. Support access to affordable prescription drugs.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, White House Office
Monitored Congressional Proposals concerning health price transparency. H.R. 1384 - "Medicare For All Act of 2019" - Oppose legislation to impose single payer health care delivery. S.1129 - "A bill to establish a Medicare-for-all national health insurance program" - Oppose legislation to impose single payer health care delivery. H.R. 728 - "Title VIII Nursing Workforce Re-authorization Act of 2019" - Urge support for legislation to provide loan repayment for nurses to practice in any care setting. Surprise Billing - Support protecting patients from surprise bills. H.R. 2000/S.981 - "Medicare-X Choice Act of 2019" - Oppose legislation to impose a medicare public option. Telehealth - Supports expanded access to telehealth services and payment parity for such services. Support re-authorization of National Quality Forum.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, White House Office
H.R. 1156/S.1133 "Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2017" - Oppose efforts to repeal certain provisions relating to the limitation on the Medicare exception to the prohibition on certain physician referrals for hospitals and to transparency reports and reporting of physician ownership or investment interests. Bad Debt Payments to Hospitals - Lawmakers have proposed lowering the amount of Medicare Bad Debt payments to hospitals for Medicare beneficiaries who fail to pay their cost-sharing obligations for treatments provided by the hospital. Oppose any effort to lower such payments. Oppose any additional site neutral cuts. Support access to affordable prescription drugs.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, White House Office
FCC Rural Broadband Parity - Support investor-owned access to grants under the FCC for rural broadband.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, White House Office
H.R. 5818/S. 2843 - "Opioid Workforce Act of 2018" H.R. 6 - "SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act of 2018" - Supported Legislation. H.R. 6378/S. 2852 - "The Pandemic and All Hazards Preparedness Act (PAHPA)" - Monitored and reviewed legislation. Monitored Congressional Proposals concerning health price transparency. H.R. 676/S.1804 - "Expanded & Improved Medicare For All Act" - Oppose legislation to impose single payer health care delivery H.R. 959 - "Title VIII Nursing Workforce Re-authorization Act of 2018" - Urge support for legislation to provide loan repayment for nurses to practice in any care setting.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, White House Office
FCC Rural Broadband Parity - Support investor-owned access to grants under the FCC for rural broadband.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, White House Office
H.R. 1156/S.1133 "Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2017" - Oppose efforts to repeal certain provisions relating to the limitation on the Medicare exception to the prohibition on certain physician referrals for hospitals and to transparency reports and reporting of physician ownership or investment interests. Bad Debt Payments to Hospitals - Lawmakers have proposed lowering the amount of Medicare Bad Debt payments to hospitals for Medicare beneficiaries who fail to pay their cost-sharing obligations for treatments provided by the hospital. Oppose any effort to lower such payments. H.R. 1955/S. 872 - "Rural Hospital Access Act of 2017" - Advocate for the extension of the Medicare Dependent Hospital (MDH) and current Low-Volume Hospital (LVH) programs. Oppose any additional site neutral cuts. Sequestration - Against extending the Medicare sequester and oppose Medicare sequester increase and extension as an offset. Support access to affordable prescription drugs. Medicaid DSH - Advocate for a two year delay of the Medicaid DSH cuts. H.R. 2556/S.1016 "CONNECT for Health Act of 2017" - Support programs to encourage and properly reimburse telemedicine. Market Stabilization - Support efforts to fund Cost Sharing Reductions. Children's Health Insurance Plans (CHIP) - Support an appropriate extension of the CHIP program. H.R. 849 - "Protecting Seniors Access to Medicare Act" - Advocated in support of bill which would repeal the Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB).
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, White House Office