Reported covered position: Deputy Chief of Staff, Rep. Kevin McCarthy; Deputy Chief of Staff/ Communications Dir., Rep. Kevin McCarthy; Press Sec., Rep. Kevin McCarthy; Press Sec., Rep. Bill Thomas; Deputy Press Sec., Ways and Means Cmte.; Press Asst., Ways and Means Cmte.
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Facilitating Innovative Nuclear Diagnostics Act of 2023
Client: BLUE EARTH DIAGNOSTICS, INC. · Firm: CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
To gain support for adequate Medicare reimbursement for diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals; H.R.1199 - Facilitating Innovative Nuclear Diagnostics Act of 2023.
Facilitating Innovative Nuclear Diagnostics Act of 2023
Client: BLUE EARTH DIAGNOSTICS, INC. · Firm: CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
To gain support for adequate Medicare reimbursement for diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals; H.R.1199 - Facilitating Innovative Nuclear Diagnostics Act of 2023.
Specific issues are shown only where the LDA source assigned them to this lobbyist. Targets apply to the associated filing.
AMERICAN FOOTBALL COACHES ASSOCIATION via CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
2025 · first_quarter · RA
Advocacy for improving the NIL (name image likeness) program.
AMERICAN FOOTBALL COACHES ASSOCIATION via CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
2025 · first_quarter · RR
Source: Senate LDA
| IPSEN BIOPHARMACEUTICALS, INC. |
| 7 |
| 2023–2024 |
| MEDICAL IMAGING & TECHNOLOGY ALLIANCE (MITA) | 7 | 2023–2024 |
| PARAMOUNT GLOBAL (FORMERLY VIACOMCBS INC.) | 7 | 2023–2024 |
| PBM ACCOUNTABILITY PROJECT | 7 | 2023–2024 |
| PHYSICIAN-LED HEALTHCARE FOR AMERICA (FORMERLY PHYSICIAN HOSPITALS OF AMERICA) | 7 | 2023–2024 |
| THE ADVERTISING COALITION | 7 | 2023–2024 |
| AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY | 6 | 2023–2024 |
| AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OPHTHALMOLOGY | 6 | 2023–2024 |
| AMERICAN COLLEGE OF EMERGENCY PHYSICIANS | 6 | 2023–2024 |
| AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION | 6 | 2023–2024 |
| BLUE EARTH DIAGNOSTICS INC | 6 | 2023–2024 |
| EDISON ELECTRIC INSTITUTE | 6 | 2023–2024 |
| GENENTECH | 6 | 2023–2024 |
| LUNDBECK PHARMACEUTICALS, LLC | 6 | 2023–2024 |
| ELECTRICITY CANADA | 5 | 2023–2024 |
| ST. CHARLES HEALTH SYSTEM, INC. | 5 | 2024 |
| ADP LLC | 4 | 2024 |
| JSH&W LLP ON BEHALF OF U.S. SAVINGS BOND COALITION | 4 | 2024 |
| NATIONAL BUSINESS AVIATION ASSOCIATION INC | 4 | 2024 |
| NORTH ISLAND VENTURES, LLC | 4 | 2023–2024 |
| SB TECHNOLOGY, INC. (SANDBOXAQ) | 4 | 2024 |
| APEX DATA SOLUTIONS, LLC | 3 | 2023 |
| BROADRIDGE FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, INC. | 3 | 2023–2024 |
| GOVERNMENT OF ONTARIO - MINISTRY OF INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS | 3 | 2024 |
| NATIONAL COMMUNITY PHARMACISTS ASSOCIATION | 3 | 2024 |
| SIGHT SCIENCES | 3 | 2022–2023 |
| AMERICAN BANKERS ASSOCIATION HSA COUNCIL | 2 | 2024 |
| AMERICAN FOOTBALL COACHES ASSOCIATION | 2 | 2025 |
| ASTELLAS PHARMA US, INC. | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| MERCK & COMPANY INC | 2 | 2024 |
| STATE ARMOR ACTION | 2 | 2024 |
Facilitating Innovative Nuclear Diagnostics Act of 2023
Client: BLUE EARTH DIAGNOSTICS, INC. · Firm: CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
To gain support for adequate Medicare reimbursement for diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals; H.R.1199 - Facilitating Innovative Nuclear Diagnostics Act of 2023.
Facilitating Innovative Nuclear Diagnostics Act of 2023
Client: MEDICAL IMAGING & TECHNOLOGY ALLIANCE (MITA) · Firm: CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
Issues related to appropriate payment legislation for diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals. H.R.1199 - Facilitating Innovative Nuclear Diagnostics Act of 2023.
Facilitating Innovative Nuclear Diagnostics Act of 2023
Client: MEDICAL IMAGING & TECHNOLOGY ALLIANCE (MITA) · Firm: CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
Issues related to appropriate payment legislation for diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals. H.R.1199 - Facilitating Innovative Nuclear Diagnostics Act of 2023.
Facilitating Innovative Nuclear Diagnostics Act of 2023
Client: BLUE EARTH DIAGNOSTICS, INC. · Firm: CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
To gain support for adequate Medicare reimbursement for diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals; H.R.1199 - Facilitating Innovative Nuclear Diagnostics Act of 2023.
Facilitating Innovative Nuclear Diagnostics Act of 2023
Client: BLUE EARTH DIAGNOSTICS, INC. · Firm: CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
To gain support for adequate Medicare reimbursement for diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals; H.R.1199 - Facilitating Innovative Nuclear Diagnostics Act of 2023.
Facilitating Innovative Nuclear Diagnostics Act of 2023
Client: MEDICAL IMAGING & TECHNOLOGY ALLIANCE (MITA) · Firm: CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
Issues related to appropriate payment legislation for diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals. H.R.1199 - Facilitating Innovative Nuclear Diagnostics Act of 2023.
Facilitating Innovative Nuclear Diagnostics Act of 2023
Client: MEDICAL IMAGING & TECHNOLOGY ALLIANCE (MITA) · Firm: CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
Issues related to appropriate payment legislation for diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals. H.R.1199 - Facilitating Innovative Nuclear Diagnostics Act of 2023.
Facilitating Innovative Nuclear Diagnostics Act of 2023
Client: MEDICAL IMAGING & TECHNOLOGY ALLIANCE (MITA) · Firm: CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
Issues related to appropriate payment legislation for diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals. H.R.1199 - Facilitating Innovative Nuclear Diagnostics Act of 2023.
Facilitating Innovative Nuclear Diagnostics Act of 2023
Client: BLUE EARTH DIAGNOSTICS, INC. · Firm: CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
To gain support for adequate Medicare reimbursement for diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals; H.R.1199 - Facilitating Innovative Nuclear Diagnostics Act of 2023.
Facilitating Innovative Nuclear Diagnostics Act of 2023
Client: BLUE EARTH DIAGNOSTICS, INC. · Firm: CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
To gain support for adequate Medicare reimbursement for diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals; H.R.1199 - Facilitating Innovative Nuclear Diagnostics Act of 2023.
Facilitating Innovative Nuclear Diagnostics Act of 2023
Client: BLUE EARTH DIAGNOSTICS, INC. · Firm: CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
To gain support for adequate Medicare reimbursement for diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals; H.R.1199 - Facilitating Innovative Nuclear Diagnostics Act of 2023.
S.4753 - Energy Permitting Reform Act of 2024; S. 2651, the SITE Act; S. 1456, the SPUR Act; S. 1399, the Building American Energy Security Act; S. 1521, Community and Hydropower Improvement Act; S.914, Energy Threat Analysis Center Establishment Act; H.R. 4505, the Hydropower Clean Energy Future Act; H.R. 6747, the Clean Electricity and Transmission Acceleration Act; H.R. 6185, the GRID Act; PEER Act discussion draft; H.R. 6747, Clean Electricity and Transmission Acceleration Act; S. 2827, BIG WIRES; S. 4027, the SPEED and Reliability Act; H.R.1389, GRID Act; S. 4719/H.R. 1389- Guaranteeing Resilient Installations for Defense (GRID) Act of 2024; H.R. 5075, Ethics in Energy Act; H.R. 7624/S. 3918, the Advancing GETs Act; H.R.7171/S. 3627, Distribution Transformer Efficiency and Supply Chain Reliability Act of 2024 H.R. 2864, Countering CCP Drones Act H.R. 8416 - Drones for First Responders Act; H.R. 9083- SECURE Grid Act; American Privacy Rights Act; S. 4664- Department of Energy AI Act; Energy storage generally; Minimum transfer capability; Federal Power Act; Artificial intelligence issues generally; Load growth, reliability, and resource adequacy generally; Data center issues generally; National Interest Electric Transmission Corridors; Nuclear issues generally; Draft legislation related to electric sector emissions reductions; Draft legislation related to offshore wind; Draft legislation related to public safety power shutoffs; Hydrogen policy generally; Electricity transmission and distribution infrastructure generally; Electric transmission policy; Clean energy issues generally; Clean energy technologies generally; Energy storage issues generally; Energy efficiency issues generally; FERC Orders 1920, 2022, 2023; 1977; FERC nominees; FERC issues generally; Offshore wind issues generally; Issues related to energy grid supply chain; Hydropower licensing and re-licensing; Hydrogen policy generally; Draft legislation related to cybersecurity; Draft legislation related to security and data; Distribution transformers.
S. 2651, the SITE Act; S. 1456, the SPUR Act; S. 1399, the Building American Energy Security Act; S. 1521, Community and Hydropower Improvement Act; S.914, Energy Threat Analysis Center Establishment Act; H.R. 4505, the Hydropower Clean Energy Future Act; H.R. 6747, the Clean Electricity and Transmission Acceleration Act; H.R. 4505, the Hydropower Clean Energy Future Act; H.R. 6185, the GRID Act PEER Act discussion draft; H.R. 6747, Clean Electricity and Transmission Acceleration Act; S. 2827, BIG WIRES; S. 4027, the SPEED and Reliability Act; H.R.1389, GRID Act H.R. 5075, Ethics in Energy Act; H.R. 7624/S. 3918, the Advancing GETs Act; H.R.7171/S. 3627, Distribution Transformer Efficiency and Supply Chain Reliability Act of 2024 H.R. 2864, Countering CCP Drones Act Minimum transfer capability; Federal Power Act; Artificial intelligence issues generally; Data center issues generally; Draft legislation related to transmission; Draft legislation related to electric vehicle charging infrastructure Draft legislation related to offshore wind; Draft legislation related to public safety power shutoffs; Hydrogen policy generally; Electricity transmission and distribution infrastructure generally; Electric transmission policy; Clean energy issues generally; Clean energy technologies generally; Energy storage issues generally; Energy efficiency issues generally; FERC issues generally; Offshore wind issues generally; Issues related to energy grid supply chain; Issues related to reliability and resource adequacy generally; Hydropower licensing and re-licensing; Hydrogen policy generally; Draft legislation related to cybersecurity; Draft legislation related to security and data; Distribution transformers.
S.4753 - Energy Permitting Reform Act of 2024; S. 2651, the SITE Act; S. 1456, the SPUR Act; S. 1399, the Building American Energy Security Act; S. 1521, Community and Hydropower Improvement Act; S.914, Energy Threat Analysis Center Establishment Act; H.R. 4505, the Hydropower Clean Energy Future Act; H.R. 6747, the Clean Electricity and Transmission Acceleration Act; H.R. 6185, the GRID Act; PEER Act discussion draft; H.R. 6747, Clean Electricity and Transmission Acceleration Act; S. 2827, BIG WIRES; S. 4027, the SPEED and Reliability Act; H.R.1389, GRID Act; S. 4719- Guaranteeing Resilient Installations for Defense (GRID) Act of 2024; H.R. 5075, Ethics in Energy Act; H.R. 7624/S. 3918, the Advancing GETs Act; H.R.7171/S. 3627, Distribution Transformer Efficiency and Supply Chain Reliability Act of 2024; H.R. 2864, Countering CCP Drones Act; H.R. 8416 - Drones for First Responders Act; H.R. 9083- SECURE Grid Act; American Privacy Rights Act; Energy storage generally; Minimum transfer capability; Federal Power Act; Artificial intelligence issues generally; Load growth, reliability, and resource adequacy generally; Data center issues generally; National Interest Electric Transmission Corridors; Nuclear issues generally; Draft legislation related to electric sector emissions reductions; Draft legislation related to offshore wind; Draft legislation related to public safety power shutoffs; Hydrogen policy generally; Electricity transmission and distribution infrastructure generally; Electric transmission policy; Clean energy issues generally; Clean energy technologies generally; Energy storage issues generally; Energy efficiency issues generally; FERC Orders 1920, 2022, 2023; 1977; FERC nominees; FERC issues generally; Offshore wind issues generally; Issues related to energy grid supply chain; Hydropower licensing and re-licensing; Hydrogen policy generally; Draft legislation related to cybersecurity; Draft legislation related to security and data; Distribution transformers.
S. 2651, the SITE Act; S. 1456, the SPUR Act; S. 1399, the Building American Energy Security Act; S. 1521, Community and Hydropower Improvement Act; S.914, Energy Threat Analysis Center Establishment Act; H.R. 4505, the Hydropower Clean Energy Future Act; H.R. 6747, the Clean Electricity and Transmission Acceleration Act; H.R. 6185, the GRID Act; PEER Act discussion draft; H.R. 6747, Clean Electricity and Transmission Acceleration Act; S. 2827, BIG WIRES; S. 4027, the SPEED and Reliability Act; H.R.1389, GRID Act H.R. 5075, Ethics in Energy Act; H.R. 7624/S. 3918, the Advancing GETs Act; H.R.7171/S. 3627, Distribution Transformer Efficiency and Supply Chain Reliability Act of 2024 H.R. 2864, Countering CCP Drones Act H.R. 8416 - Drones for First Responders Act; American Privacy Rights Act; Energy storage generally; Minimum transfer capability; Federal Power Act; Artificial intelligence issues generally; Load growth and resource adequacy generally; Data center issues generally; National Interest Electric Transmission Corridors; Nuclear issues generally; Draft legislation related to electric sector emissions reductions; Draft legislation related to offshore wind; Draft legislation related to public safety power shutoffs; Hydrogen policy generally; Electricity transmission and distribution infrastructure generally; Electric transmission policy; Clean energy issues generally; Clean energy technologies generally; Energy storage issues generally; Energy efficiency issues generally; FERC Orders 1920, 2022, 2023; 1977 FERC nominees; FERC issues generally; Offshore wind issues generally; Issues related to energy grid supply chain; Issues related to reliability and resource adequacy generally; Hydropower licensing and re-licensing; Hydrogen policy generally; Draft legislation related to cybersecurity; Draft legislation related to security and data; Distribution transformers.
Prescription Information Modernization Act of 2023
Client: MERCK & COMPANY, INC. · Firm: CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
Package Inserts/E-Labeling Issues (H.R. 1503 Prescription Information Modernization Act of 2023). Issues related to the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program.
Prescription Information Modernization Act of 2023
Client: MERCK & COMPANY, INC. · Firm: CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
Package Inserts/E-Labeling Issues (H.R. 1503 Prescription Information Modernization Act of 2023). Issues related to the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program.
Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OPHTHALMOLOGY · Firm: CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
Adequacy of Medicare physician payments for physicians and implementation of the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act, including related provisions in: (1) S. 4935 Physician Fee Stabilization Act and H.R. 6545, the Physician Fee Schedule Update and Improvements Act, including provisions to increase the work geographic index, increase the Medicare physician fee schedule conversion factor and extend and modify incentive payments for participation in eligible alternative payment models; (2) H.R. 6683, the Preserving Seniors Access to Physicians Act; and (3) H.R. 2474, the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act. Issues related to adequate network coverage for ophthalmology care within Medicare Advantage plans and advocate for relief from prior authorization requirements under Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D plans, including related provisions in: H.R. 4822, the Health Care Price Transparency Act; H.R. 5378, the Lower Costs, More Transparency Act; and S. 4518/S. 4532/H.R. 8702, to establish requirements with respect to the use of prior authorization under Medicare Advantage plans. Medicare reimbursement for telemedicine, including related provisions in S. 3430, the Better Mental Health Care, Lower Costs Drugs, and Extenders Act, including Sec. 105 regarding Medicare payment for mental health services furnished through telehealth, and Sec. 107 regarding communications regarding telehealth and interstate licensure requirements; H.R. 7623, The Telehealth Modernization Act of 2024; SEC. 101. Extension of Certain Telehealth Flexibilities; H.R. 8261, the Preserving Telehealth, Hospital, and Ambulance Access Act; Section 2, extending Medicare Telehealth Flexibilities. Use of step therapy in Medicare and health insurance coverage, including related provisions in H.R. 2630/S. 652, the Safe Step Act. Enhance Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation quality initiatives and patient access to Medicare Part B covered drugs, including monitor CMMI Medicare Part B drug-related demonstrations.
Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY · Firm: CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
Update and reforms to Medicare payments for physicians and implementation of related provisions of the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA), including regulatory relief for physicians in the MACRA Quality Payment Program, evaluation and management (E/M) codes and related legislative issues related to payment for E/M codes, and qualified clinical data registries, including related provisions in H.R. 6545, the Physician Fee Schedule Update and Improvements Act; H.R. 2474, the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act; and H.R. 6683, the Preserving Seniors' Access to Physicians Act of 2023. Issues related to adequate network coverage for dermatologic care within Medicare Advantage plans and advocate for relief from prior authorization requirements under Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D plans, including related provisions in S. 4518/S. 4532/H.R. 8702, to establish requirements with respect to the use of prior authorization under Medicare Advantage plans.
Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY · Firm: CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
Update and reforms to Medicare payments for physicians and implementation of related provisions of the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA), including regulatory relief for physicians in the MACRA Quality Payment Program, evaluation and management (E/M) codes and related legislative issues related to payment for E/M codes, and qualified clinical data registries, including related provisions in S. 4935 Physician Fee Stabilization Act, H.R. 6545, the Physician Fee Schedule Update and Improvements Act; H.R. 2474, the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act; and H.R. 6683, the Preserving Seniors' Access to Physicians Act of 2023. Issues related to adequate network coverage for dermatologic care within Medicare Advantage plans and advocate for relief from prior authorization requirements under Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D plans, including related provisions in S. 4518/S. 4532/H.R. 8702, to establish requirements with respect to the use of prior authorization under Medicare Advantage plans.
Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY · Firm: CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
Update and reforms to Medicare payments for physicians and implementation of related provisions of the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA), including regulatory relief for physicians in the MACRA Quality Payment Program, evaluation and management (E/M) codes and related legislative issues related to payment for E/M codes, and qualified clinical data registries, including related provisions in S. 4935 Physician Fee Stabilization Act, H.R. 6545, the Physician Fee Schedule Update and Improvements Act; H.R. 2474, the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act; and H.R. 6683, the Preserving Seniors' Access to Physicians Act of 2023. Issues related to adequate network coverage for dermatologic care within Medicare Advantage plans and advocate for relief from prior authorization requirements under Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D plans, including related provisions in S. 4518/S. 4532/H.R. 8702, to establish requirements with respect to the use of prior authorization under Medicare Advantage plans.
Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OPHTHALMOLOGY · Firm: CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
Adequacy of Medicare physician payments for physicians and implementation of the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act, including related provisions in: (1) S. 4935 Physician Fee Stabilization Act and H.R. 6545, the Physician Fee Schedule Update and Improvements Act, including provisions to increase the work geographic index, increase the Medicare physician fee schedule conversion factor and extend and modify incentive payments for participation in eligible alternative payment models; (2) H.R. 6683, the Preserving Seniors Access to Physicians Act; (3) H.R. 2474, the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act; and (4) HR ____ Further Continuing Appropriations and Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2025-related to physician payment adjustment of 2.5%. Issues related to adequate network coverage for ophthalmology care within Medicare Advantage plans and advocate for relief from prior authorization requirements under Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D plans, including related provisions in: H.R. 4822, the Health Care Price Transparency Act; H.R. 5378, the Lower Costs, More Transparency Act; and S. 4518/S. 4532/H.R. 8702, to establish requirements with respect to the use of prior authorization under Medicare Advantage plans. Medicare reimbursement for telemedicine, including related provisions in S. 3430, the Better Mental Health Care, Lower Costs Drugs, and Extenders Act, including Sec. 105 regarding Medicare payment for mental health services furnished through telehealth, and Sec. 107 regarding communications regarding telehealth and interstate licensure requirements; H.R. 7623, The Telehealth Modernization Act of 2024; SEC. 101. Extension of Certain Telehealth Flexibilities; H.R. 8261, the Preserving Telehealth, Hospital, and Ambulance Access Act; Section 2, extending Medicare Telehealth Flexibilities. Use of step therapy in Medicare and health insurance coverage, including related provisions in H.R. 2630/S. 652, the Safe Step Act. Enhance Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation quality initiatives and patient access to Medicare Part B covered drugs, including monitor CMMI Medicare Part B drug-related demonstrations.
Optimizing Postpartum Outcomes Act of 2023
Client: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION · Firm: CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
Legislative and regulatory issues related to physical therapy. Workforce issues, including S.2459 - Enabling More of the Physical and Occupational Workforce to Engage in Rehabilitation Act. Pelvic Health, including H.R.2480 - Optimizing Postpartum Outcomes Act of 2023 and issues related to PT in the military. Remove Duplicative Unnecessary Clerical Exchanges Act or REDUCE Act (H.R. 7279).
Optimizing Postpartum Outcomes Act of 2023
Client: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION · Firm: CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
Legislative and regulatory issues related to physical therapy. Workforce issues, including S.2459 - Enabling More of the Physical and Occupational Workforce to Engage in Rehabilitation Act. Pelvic Health, including H.R.2480 - Optimizing Postpartum Outcomes Act of 2023 and issues related to PT in the military.
Optimizing Postpartum Outcomes Act of 2023
Client: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION · Firm: CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
Legislative and regulatory issues related to physical therapy. Workforce issues, including S.2459 - Enabling More of the Physical and Occupational Workforce to Engage in Rehabilitation Act. Pelvic Health, including H.R.2480 - Optimizing Postpartum Outcomes Act of 2023 and issues related to PT in the military. Remove Duplicative Unnecessary Clerical Exchanges Act or REDUCE Act (H.R. 7279).
Optimizing Postpartum Outcomes Act of 2023
Client: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION · Firm: CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
Legislative and regulatory issues related to physical therapy. Workforce issues, including S.2459 - Enabling More of the Physical and Occupational Workforce to Engage in Rehabilitation Act. Pelvic Health, including H.R.2480 - Optimizing Postpartum Outcomes Act of 2023 and issues related to PT in the military. Remove Duplicative Unnecessary Clerical Exchanges Act or REDUCE Act (H.R. 7279).
Update and reforms to Medicare payments for physicians and implementation of related provisions of the Medicare Access and CHIP ReauthorizationAct (MACRA), including regulatory relief for physicians in the MACRA Quality Payment Program, evaluation and management (E/M) codes andrelated legislative issues related to payment for E/M codes, and qualified clinical data registries, including Medicare physician payment provisions in:(1) S. 3430, the Better Mental Health Care, Lower-Cost Drugs, and Extenders Act, Sec. 403 to extend work geographic index floor under Medicare; Sec. 404 to extend incentive payments for participation in eligible alternative payment models; and Sec. 407 to increase support for physicians and other professionals in adjusting to Medicare payment changes; (2) H.R. 6545, the Physician Fee Schedule Update and Improvements Act, including provisions to increase the work geographic index, increase the Medicare physician fee schedule conversion factor and extend and modify incentive payments for participation in eligible alternative payment models; and (3) H.R. 4366, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024, P.L. 118-42: Sec.304, Extending Incentive Payments for Participation in Eligible Alternative Payment Models; and Sec. 305, Temporary Payment Increase under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule to Account for Exceptional Circumstances and Atypical Timing of Enactment. Maintain patient access to In-Office Ancillary Services. Issues related to adequate network coverage for ophthalmology care within Medicare Advantage plans and advocate for relief from prior authorization requirements under Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D plans, including related provisions in: H.R. 4822, the Health Care Price Transparency Act; H.R. 5378, the Lower Costs, More Transparency Act; and S. 4518/S. 4532/H.R. 8702, to establish requirements with respect to the use of prior authorization under Medicare Advantage plans. MA plan provider directory accuracy issues, including related provisions in S. 3430, the Better Mental Health Care, Lower Cost Drugs, and Extenders Act of 2023, in Sec. 109, to require MA plans to maintain accurate provider directories on a public website. Legislative issues regarding implementation of Meaningful Use of Electronic Health Records. Medicare reimbursement for telemedicine, including related provisions in S. 3430, the Better Mental Health Care, Lower Costs Drugs, and Extenders Act, including Sec. 105 regarding Medicare payment for mental health services furnished through telehealth, and Sec. 107 regarding communications regarding telehealth and interstate licensure requirements; H.R. 7623, The Telehealth Modernization Act of 2024; SEC. 101. Extension of Certain Telehealth Flexibilities; H.R. 8261, the Preserving Telehealth, Hospital, and Ambulance Access Act; Section 2, extending Medicare Telehealth Flexibilities. Medicare RAC reform and use of step therapy in Medicare and health insurance coverage including related provisions in H.R. 2630/S. 652, the SafeStep Act. Enhance Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation quality initiatives and patient access to Medicare Part B covered drugs, including monitor CMMI Medicare Part B drug-related demonstrations.
340B Program issues and patient access to pharmaceuticals, including related provisions in H.R. 3290, to amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to ensure transparency and oversight of the 340B drug discount program." Legislative issues associated with patient access to treatment, including: the CMMI Most Favored Nation and related demonstration initiatives; and step therapy, including related provisions in H.R. 2630/S. 652, the Safe Step Act. Medical Supply Chain, including issues related to a new rating system; targeted action to support the diversification of certain supplies; additional funding to the Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) and more diverse stockpile; increasing flexibility for supply chains. Enhanced FDA reporting and risk mitigation plans for certain medicines. Incentives for antimicrobial and antiviral research and novel product development.
340B Program issues and patient access to pharmaceuticals, including related provisions in H.R. 3290, to amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to ensure transparency and oversight of the 340B drug discount program." Legislative issues associated with patient access to treatment, including: the CMMI Most Favored Nation and related demonstration initiatives; and step therapy, including related provisions in H.R. 2630/S. 652, the Safe Step Act. Medical Supply Chain, including issues related to a new rating system; targeted action to support the diversification of certain supplies; additional funding to the Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) and more diverse stockpile; increasing flexibility for supply chains. Enhanced FDA reporting and risk mitigation plans for certain medicines. Incentives for antimicrobial and antiviral research, medical countermeasures, and novel product development.
Update and reforms to Medicare payments for physicians and implementation of related provisions of the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA), including regulatory relief for physicians in the MACRA Quality Payment Program, evaluation and management (E/M) codes and related legislative issues related to payment for E/M codes, and qualified clinical data registries, including Medicare physician payment provisions in: (1) S. 3430, the Better Mental Health Care, Lower-Cost Drugs, and Extenders Act, Sec. 403 to extend work geographic index floor under Medicare; Sec. 404 to extend incentive payments for participation in eligible alternative payment models; and Sec. 407 to increase support for physicians and other professionals in adjusting to Medicare payment changes; (2) H.R. 6545, the Physician Fee Schedule Update and Improvements Act, including provisions to increase the work geographic index, increase the Medicare physician fee schedule conversion factor and extend and modify incentive payments for participation in eligible alternative payment models; and (3) H.R. 4366, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024, P.L. 118-42: Sec. 304, Extending Incentive Payments for Participation in Eligible Alternative Payment Models; and Sec. 305, Temporary Payment Increase under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule to Account for Exceptional Circumstances and Atypical Timing of Enactment. Maintain patient access to In-Office Ancillary Services. Issues related to adequate network coverage for ophthalmology care within Medicare Advantage plans and advocate for relief from prior authorization requirements under Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D plans, including related provisions in: (1) H.R. 4822, the Health Care Price Transparency Act, to require Medicare Advantage plans to institute electronic prior authorization and establish requirements related to real time decisions; and (2) prior authorization transparency requirements included in H.R. 5378, the Lower Costs, More Transparency Act, and H.R. 4822, the Health Care Price Transparency Act; and MA plan provider directory accuracy issues, including provisions in S. 3430, the Better Mental Health Care, Lower Cost Drugs, and Extenders Act of 2023, in Sec. 109, to require MA plans to maintain accurate provider directories on a public website. Legislative issues regarding implementation of Meaningful Use of Electronic Health Records. Medicare reimbursement for telemedicine, including related provisions in S. 3430, the Better Mental Health Care, Lower Costs Drugs, and Extenders Act, including Sec. 105 regarding Medicare payment for mental health services furnished through telehealth, and Sec. 107 regarding communications regarding telehealth and interstate licensure requirements. Medicare RAC reform and use of step therapy in Medicare and health insurance coverage including related provisions in H.R. 2630/S. 652, the Safe Step Act. Enhance Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation quality initiatives and patient access to Medicare Part B covered drugs, including monitor CMMI Medicare Part B drug-related demonstrations.
Adequacy of Medicare physician payments for physicians and implementation of the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act, including related provisions in: (1) S. 4935 Physician Fee Stabilization Act and H.R. 6545, the Physician Fee Schedule Update and Improvements Act, including provisions to increase the work geographic index, increase the Medicare physician fee schedule conversion factor and extend and modify incentive payments for participation in eligible alternative payment models; (2) H.R. 6683, the Preserving Seniors Access to Physicians Act; (3) H.R. 2474, the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act; and (4) HR ____ Further Continuing Appropriations and Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2025-related to physician payment adjustment of 2.5%. Issues related to adequate network coverage for ophthalmology care within Medicare Advantage plans and advocate for relief from prior authorization requirements under Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D plans, including related provisions in: H.R. 4822, the Health Care Price Transparency Act; H.R. 5378, the Lower Costs, More Transparency Act; and S. 4518/S. 4532/H.R. 8702, to establish requirements with respect to the use of prior authorization under Medicare Advantage plans. Medicare reimbursement for telemedicine, including related provisions in S. 3430, the Better Mental Health Care, Lower Costs Drugs, and Extenders Act, including Sec. 105 regarding Medicare payment for mental health services furnished through telehealth, and Sec. 107 regarding communications regarding telehealth and interstate licensure requirements; H.R. 7623, The Telehealth Modernization Act of 2024; SEC. 101. Extension of Certain Telehealth Flexibilities; H.R. 8261, the Preserving Telehealth, Hospital, and Ambulance Access Act; Section 2, extending Medicare Telehealth Flexibilities. Use of step therapy in Medicare and health insurance coverage, including related provisions in H.R. 2630/S. 652, the Safe Step Act. Enhance Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation quality initiatives and patient access to Medicare Part B covered drugs, including monitor CMMI Medicare Part B drug-related demonstrations.
Adequacy of Medicare physician payments for physicians and implementation of the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act, including related provisions in: (1) S. 4935 Physician Fee Stabilization Act and H.R. 6545, the Physician Fee Schedule Update and Improvements Act, including provisions to increase the work geographic index, increase the Medicare physician fee schedule conversion factor and extend and modify incentive payments for participation in eligible alternative payment models; (2) H.R. 6683, the Preserving Seniors Access to Physicians Act; and (3) H.R. 2474, the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act. Issues related to adequate network coverage for ophthalmology care within Medicare Advantage plans and advocate for relief from prior authorization requirements under Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D plans, including related provisions in: H.R. 4822, the Health Care Price Transparency Act; H.R. 5378, the Lower Costs, More Transparency Act; and S. 4518/S. 4532/H.R. 8702, to establish requirements with respect to the use of prior authorization under Medicare Advantage plans. Medicare reimbursement for telemedicine, including related provisions in S. 3430, the Better Mental Health Care, Lower Costs Drugs, and Extenders Act, including Sec. 105 regarding Medicare payment for mental health services furnished through telehealth, and Sec. 107 regarding communications regarding telehealth and interstate licensure requirements; H.R. 7623, The Telehealth Modernization Act of 2024; SEC. 101. Extension of Certain Telehealth Flexibilities; H.R. 8261, the Preserving Telehealth, Hospital, and Ambulance Access Act; Section 2, extending Medicare Telehealth Flexibilities. Use of step therapy in Medicare and health insurance coverage, including related provisions in H.R. 2630/S. 652, the Safe Step Act. Enhance Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation quality initiatives and patient access to Medicare Part B covered drugs, including monitor CMMI Medicare Part B drug-related demonstrations.
Update and reforms to Medicare payments for physicians and implementation of related provisions of the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA), including regulatory relief for physicians in the MACRA Quality Payment Program, evaluation and management (E/M) codes and related legislative issues related to payment for E/M codes, and qualified clinical data registries. Maintain patient access to In-Office Ancillary Services. Issues related to adequate network coverage for dermatologic care within Medicare Advantage plans and advocate for relief from prior authorization requirements under Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D plans. Legislative issues regarding implementation of Meaningful Use of Electronic Health Records. Medicare reimbursement for telemedicine. Medicare RAC reform and use of step therapy in Medicare and health insurance coverage including related provisions in H.R. 2630/S. 652, the Safe Step Act. Enhance Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation quality initiatives and patient access to Medicare Part B covered drugs, including monitor CMMI Medicare Part B drug-related demonstrations.
340B Program issues and patient access to pharmaceuticals, including related provisions in H.R. 3290, to amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to ensure transparency and oversight of the 340B drug discount program." Legislative issues associated with patient access to treatment, including: the CMMI Most Favored Nation and related demonstration initiatives; and step therapy, including related provisions in H.R. 2630/S. 652, the Safe Step Act. Medical Supply Chain, including issues related to a new rating system; targeted action to support the diversification of certain supplies; additional funding to the Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) and more diverse stockpile; increasing flexibility for supply chains. Enhanced FDA reporting and risk mitigation plans for certain medicines. Incentives for antimicrobial and antiviral research and novel product development.
340B Program issues and patient access to pharmaceuticals, including related provisions in H.R. 3290, to amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to ensure transparency and oversight of the 340B drug discount program." Legislative issues associated with patient access to treatment, including: the CMMI Most Favored Nation and related demonstration initiatives; and step therapy, including related provisions in H.R. 2630/S. 652, the Safe Step Act. Medical Supply Chain, including issues related to a new rating system; targeted action to support the diversification of certain supplies; additional funding to the Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) and more diverse stockpile; increasing flexibility for supply chains. Enhanced FDA reporting and risk mitigation plans for certain medicines. Incentives for antimicrobial and antiviral research, medical countermeasures, and novel product development.
S.4753 - Energy Permitting Reform Act of 2024; S. 2651, the SITE Act; S. 1456, the SPUR Act; S. 1399, the Building American Energy Security Act; S. 1521, Community and Hydropower Improvement Act; S.914, Energy Threat Analysis Center Establishment Act; H.R. 4505, the Hydropower Clean Energy Future Act; H.R. 6747, the Clean Electricity and Transmission Acceleration Act; H.R. 6185, the GRID Act; PEER Act discussion draft; H.R. 6747, Clean Electricity and Transmission Acceleration Act; S. 2827, BIG WIRES; S. 4027, the SPEED and Reliability Act; H.R.1389, GRID Act; S. 4719/H.R. 1389- Guaranteeing Resilient Installations for Defense (GRID) Act of 2024; H.R. 5075, Ethics in Energy Act; H.R. 7624/S. 3918, the Advancing GETs Act; H.R.7171/S. 3627, Distribution Transformer Efficiency and Supply Chain Reliability Act of 2024 H.R. 2864, Countering CCP Drones Act H.R. 8416 - Drones for First Responders Act; H.R. 9083- SECURE Grid Act; American Privacy Rights Act; S. 4664- Department of Energy AI Act; Energy storage generally; Minimum transfer capability; Federal Power Act; Artificial intelligence issues generally; Load growth, reliability, and resource adequacy generally; Data center issues generally; National Interest Electric Transmission Corridors; Nuclear issues generally; Draft legislation related to electric sector emissions reductions; Draft legislation related to offshore wind; Draft legislation related to public safety power shutoffs; Hydrogen policy generally; Electricity transmission and distribution infrastructure generally; Electric transmission policy; Clean energy issues generally; Clean energy technologies generally; Energy storage issues generally; Energy efficiency issues generally; FERC Orders 1920, 2022, 2023; 1977; FERC nominees; FERC issues generally; Offshore wind issues generally; Issues related to energy grid supply chain; Hydropower licensing and re-licensing; Hydrogen policy generally; Draft legislation related to cybersecurity; Draft legislation related to security and data; Distribution transformers.
S. 2651, the SITE Act; S. 1456, the SPUR Act; S. 1399, the Building American Energy Security Act; S. 1521, Community and Hydropower Improvement Act; S.914, Energy Threat Analysis Center Establishment Act; H.R. 4505, the Hydropower Clean Energy Future Act; H.R. 6747, the Clean Electricity and Transmission Acceleration Act; H.R. 6185, the GRID Act; PEER Act discussion draft; H.R. 6747, Clean Electricity and Transmission Acceleration Act; S. 2827, BIG WIRES; S. 4027, the SPEED and Reliability Act; H.R.1389, GRID Act H.R. 5075, Ethics in Energy Act; H.R. 7624/S. 3918, the Advancing GETs Act; H.R.7171/S. 3627, Distribution Transformer Efficiency and Supply Chain Reliability Act of 2024 H.R. 2864, Countering CCP Drones Act H.R. 8416 - Drones for First Responders Act; American Privacy Rights Act; Energy storage generally; Minimum transfer capability; Federal Power Act; Artificial intelligence issues generally; Load growth and resource adequacy generally; Data center issues generally; National Interest Electric Transmission Corridors; Nuclear issues generally; Draft legislation related to electric sector emissions reductions; Draft legislation related to offshore wind; Draft legislation related to public safety power shutoffs; Hydrogen policy generally; Electricity transmission and distribution infrastructure generally; Electric transmission policy; Clean energy issues generally; Clean energy technologies generally; Energy storage issues generally; Energy efficiency issues generally; FERC Orders 1920, 2022, 2023; 1977 FERC nominees; FERC issues generally; Offshore wind issues generally; Issues related to energy grid supply chain; Issues related to reliability and resource adequacy generally; Hydropower licensing and re-licensing; Hydrogen policy generally; Draft legislation related to cybersecurity; Draft legislation related to security and data; Distribution transformers.
S. 2651, the SITE Act; S. 1456, the SPUR Act; S. 1399, the Building American Energy Security Act; S. 1521, Community and Hydropower Improvement Act; S.914, Energy Threat Analysis Center Establishment Act; H.R. 4505, the Hydropower Clean Energy Future Act; H.R. 6747, the Clean Electricity and Transmission Acceleration Act; H.R. 4505, the Hydropower Clean Energy Future Act; H.R. 6185, the GRID Act PEER Act discussion draft; H.R. 6747, Clean Electricity and Transmission Acceleration Act; S. 2827, BIG WIRES; S. 4027, the SPEED and Reliability Act; H.R.1389, GRID Act H.R. 5075, Ethics in Energy Act; H.R. 7624/S. 3918, the Advancing GETs Act; H.R.7171/S. 3627, Distribution Transformer Efficiency and Supply Chain Reliability Act of 2024 H.R. 2864, Countering CCP Drones Act Minimum transfer capability; Federal Power Act; Artificial intelligence issues generally; Data center issues generally; Draft legislation related to transmission; Draft legislation related to electric vehicle charging infrastructure Draft legislation related to offshore wind; Draft legislation related to public safety power shutoffs; Hydrogen policy generally; Electricity transmission and distribution infrastructure generally; Electric transmission policy; Clean energy issues generally; Clean energy technologies generally; Energy storage issues generally; Energy efficiency issues generally; FERC issues generally; Offshore wind issues generally; Issues related to energy grid supply chain; Issues related to reliability and resource adequacy generally; Hydropower licensing and re-licensing; Hydrogen policy generally; Draft legislation related to cybersecurity; Draft legislation related to security and data; Distribution transformers.
S.4753 - Energy Permitting Reform Act of 2024; S. 2651, the SITE Act; S. 1456, the SPUR Act; S. 1399, the Building American Energy Security Act; S. 1521, Community and Hydropower Improvement Act; S.914, Energy Threat Analysis Center Establishment Act; H.R. 4505, the Hydropower Clean Energy Future Act; H.R. 6747, the Clean Electricity and Transmission Acceleration Act; H.R. 6185, the GRID Act; PEER Act discussion draft; H.R. 6747, Clean Electricity and Transmission Acceleration Act; S. 2827, BIG WIRES; S. 4027, the SPEED and Reliability Act; H.R.1389, GRID Act; S. 4719- Guaranteeing Resilient Installations for Defense (GRID) Act of 2024; H.R. 5075, Ethics in Energy Act; H.R. 7624/S. 3918, the Advancing GETs Act; H.R.7171/S. 3627, Distribution Transformer Efficiency and Supply Chain Reliability Act of 2024; H.R. 2864, Countering CCP Drones Act; H.R. 8416 - Drones for First Responders Act; H.R. 9083- SECURE Grid Act; American Privacy Rights Act; Energy storage generally; Minimum transfer capability; Federal Power Act; Artificial intelligence issues generally; Load growth, reliability, and resource adequacy generally; Data center issues generally; National Interest Electric Transmission Corridors; Nuclear issues generally; Draft legislation related to electric sector emissions reductions; Draft legislation related to offshore wind; Draft legislation related to public safety power shutoffs; Hydrogen policy generally; Electricity transmission and distribution infrastructure generally; Electric transmission policy; Clean energy issues generally; Clean energy technologies generally; Energy storage issues generally; Energy efficiency issues generally; FERC Orders 1920, 2022, 2023; 1977; FERC nominees; FERC issues generally; Offshore wind issues generally; Issues related to energy grid supply chain; Hydropower licensing and re-licensing; Hydrogen policy generally; Draft legislation related to cybersecurity; Draft legislation related to security and data; Distribution transformers.
Protecting Patients Against PBM Abuses Act
Client: ASTELLAS PHARMA US, INC. · Firm: CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
Issues related to Medicare Part D and prescription drug pricing and patient access, including monitor implementation of related provisions in H.R. 5376, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (P.L. 117-169), including provisions in Title 1, Subtitle B - Prescription Drug Pricing Reform: Part 1, Lowering Prices Through Drug Price Negotiation; Part 2, Prescription Drug Inflation Rebates; and Part 3, Part D Improvements and Maximum Out-of-Pocket Cap for Medicare Beneficiaries. Issues related to pharmacy benefit manager transparency, including related provisions in S. 2973, the Modernizing and Ensuring PBM Accountability Act, H.R. 5378, the Lower Costs, More Transparency Act, H.R. 4822, the Health Care Price Transparency Act; H.R. 2880, the Protecting Patients Against PBM Abuses Act, including provisions to establish new requirements for PBMs in Medicare Part D; and H.R. 5385, the Medicare PBM Accountability Act, including provisions to enhance PBM reporting requirements and reporting drug pricing information to HHS.
340B Program issues and patient access to pharmaceuticals, including related provisions in H.R. 3290, to amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to ensure transparency and oversight of the 340B drug discount program." Legislative issues associated with patient access to treatment, including: the CMMI Most Favored Nation and related demonstration initiatives; and step therapy, including related provisions in H.R. 2630/S. 652, the Safe Step Act. Medical Supply Chain, including issues related to a new rating system; targeted action to support the diversification of certain supplies; additional funding to the Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) and more diverse stockpile; increasing flexibility for supply chains. Enhanced FDA reporting and risk mitigation plans for certain medicines. Incentives for antimicrobial and antiviral research and novel product development.
340B Program issues and patient access to pharmaceuticals, including related provisions in H.R. 3290, to amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to ensure transparency and oversight of the 340B drug discount program." Legislative issues associated with patient access to treatment, including: the CMMI Most Favored Nation and related demonstration initiatives; and step therapy, including related provisions in H.R. 2630/S. 652, the Safe Step Act. Medical Supply Chain, including issues related to a new rating system; targeted action to support the diversification of certain supplies; additional funding to the Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) and more diverse stockpile; increasing flexibility for supply chains. Enhanced FDA reporting and risk mitigation plans for certain medicines. Incentives for antimicrobial and antiviral research and novel product development.
340B Program issues and patient access to pharmaceuticals, including related provisions in H.R. 3290, to amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to ensure transparency and oversight of the 340B drug discount program." Legislative issues associated with patient access to treatment, including: the CMMI Most Favored Nation and related demonstration initiatives; and step therapy, including related provisions in H.R. 2630/S. 652, the Safe Step Act. Medical Supply Chain, including issues related to a new rating system; targeted action to support the diversification of certain supplies; additional funding to the Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) and more diverse stockpile; increasing flexibility for supply chains. Enhanced FDA reporting and risk mitigation plans for certain medicines. Incentives for antimicrobial and antiviral research, medical countermeasures, and novel product development.
340B Program issues and patient access to pharmaceuticals, including related provisions in H.R. 3290, to amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to ensure transparency and oversight of the 340B drug discount program." Legislative issues associated with patient access to treatment, including: the CMMI Most Favored Nation and related demonstration initiatives; and step therapy, including related provisions in H.R. 2630/S. 652, the Safe Step Act. Medical Supply Chain, including issues related to a new rating system; targeted action to support the diversification of certain supplies; additional funding to the Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) and more diverse stockpile; increasing flexibility for supply chains. Enhanced FDA reporting and risk mitigation plans for certain medicines. Incentives for antimicrobial and antiviral research, medical countermeasures, and novel product development.
FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024
Client: NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE · Firm: CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
Issues regarding aerial security in the FAA Reauthorization (H.R.3935 - Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act) and S.1631/H.R. 4333 - Safeguarding the Homeland from the Threats Posed by Unmanned Aircraft Systems Act of 2023.
FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024
Client: NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE · Firm: CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
Issues regarding aerial security in the FAA Reauthorization (H.R.3935 - Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act) and S.1631/H.R. 4333 - Safeguarding the Homeland from the Threats Posed by Unmanned Aircraft Systems Act of 2023.
Safeguarding the Homeland from the Threats Posed by Unmanned Aircraft Systems Act of 2023
Client: NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE · Firm: CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
Issues regarding aerial security in the FAA Reauthorization (H.R.3935 - Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act) and S.1631/H.R. 4333 - Safeguarding the Homeland from the Threats Posed by Unmanned Aircraft Systems Act of 2023.
Safeguarding the Homeland from the Threats Posed by Unmanned Aircraft Systems Act of 2023
Client: NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE · Firm: CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
Issues regarding aerial security in the FAA Reauthorization (H.R.3935 - Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act) and S.1631/H.R. 4333 - Safeguarding the Homeland from the Threats Posed by Unmanned Aircraft Systems Act of 2023.
Safeguarding the Homeland from the Threats Posed by Unmanned Aircraft Systems Act of 2023
Client: NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE · Firm: CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
Issues regarding aerial security, S.1631/H.R. 4333 - Safeguarding the Homeland from the Threats Posed by Unmanned Aircraft Systems Act of 2023.
Safeguarding the Homeland from the Threats Posed by Unmanned Aircraft Systems Act of 2023
Client: NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE · Firm: CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
Issues regarding aerial security, S.1631/H.R. 4333 - Safeguarding the Homeland from the Threats Posed by Unmanned Aircraft Systems Act of 2023.
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OPHTHALMOLOGY · Firm: CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
Update and reforms to Medicare payments for physicians and implementation of related provisions of the Medicare Access and CHIP ReauthorizationAct (MACRA), including regulatory relief for physicians in the MACRA Quality Payment Program, evaluation and management (E/M) codes andrelated legislative issues related to payment for E/M codes, and qualified clinical data registries, including Medicare physician payment provisions in:(1) S. 3430, the Better Mental Health Care, Lower-Cost Drugs, and Extenders Act, Sec. 403 to extend work geographic index floor under Medicare; Sec. 404 to extend incentive payments for participation in eligible alternative payment models; and Sec. 407 to increase support for physicians and other professionals in adjusting to Medicare payment changes; (2) H.R. 6545, the Physician Fee Schedule Update and Improvements Act, including provisions to increase the work geographic index, increase the Medicare physician fee schedule conversion factor and extend and modify incentive payments for participation in eligible alternative payment models; and (3) H.R. 4366, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024, P.L. 118-42: Sec.304, Extending Incentive Payments for Participation in Eligible Alternative Payment Models; and Sec. 305, Temporary Payment Increase under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule to Account for Exceptional Circumstances and Atypical Timing of Enactment. Maintain patient access to In-Office Ancillary Services. Issues related to adequate network coverage for ophthalmology care within Medicare Advantage plans and advocate for relief from prior authorization requirements under Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D plans, including related provisions in: H.R. 4822, the Health Care Price Transparency Act; H.R. 5378, the Lower Costs, More Transparency Act; and S. 4518/S. 4532/H.R. 8702, to establish requirements with respect to the use of prior authorization under Medicare Advantage plans. MA plan provider directory accuracy issues, including related provisions in S. 3430, the Better Mental Health Care, Lower Cost Drugs, and Extenders Act of 2023, in Sec. 109, to require MA plans to maintain accurate provider directories on a public website. Legislative issues regarding implementation of Meaningful Use of Electronic Health Records. Medicare reimbursement for telemedicine, including related provisions in S. 3430, the Better Mental Health Care, Lower Costs Drugs, and Extenders Act, including Sec. 105 regarding Medicare payment for mental health services furnished through telehealth, and Sec. 107 regarding communications regarding telehealth and interstate licensure requirements; H.R. 7623, The Telehealth Modernization Act of 2024; SEC. 101. Extension of Certain Telehealth Flexibilities; H.R. 8261, the Preserving Telehealth, Hospital, and Ambulance Access Act; Section 2, extending Medicare Telehealth Flexibilities. Medicare RAC reform and use of step therapy in Medicare and health insurance coverage including related provisions in H.R. 2630/S. 652, the SafeStep Act. Enhance Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation quality initiatives and patient access to Medicare Part B covered drugs, including monitor CMMI Medicare Part B drug-related demonstrations.
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OPHTHALMOLOGY · Firm: CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
Update and reforms to Medicare payments for physicians and implementation of related provisions of the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA), including regulatory relief for physicians in the MACRA Quality Payment Program, evaluation and management (E/M) codes and related legislative issues related to payment for E/M codes, and qualified clinical data registries, including Medicare physician payment provisions in: (1) S. 3430, the Better Mental Health Care, Lower-Cost Drugs, and Extenders Act, Sec. 403 to extend work geographic index floor under Medicare; Sec. 404 to extend incentive payments for participation in eligible alternative payment models; and Sec. 407 to increase support for physicians and other professionals in adjusting to Medicare payment changes; (2) H.R. 6545, the Physician Fee Schedule Update and Improvements Act, including provisions to increase the work geographic index, increase the Medicare physician fee schedule conversion factor and extend and modify incentive payments for participation in eligible alternative payment models; and (3) H.R. 4366, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024, P.L. 118-42: Sec. 304, Extending Incentive Payments for Participation in Eligible Alternative Payment Models; and Sec. 305, Temporary Payment Increase under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule to Account for Exceptional Circumstances and Atypical Timing of Enactment. Maintain patient access to In-Office Ancillary Services. Issues related to adequate network coverage for ophthalmology care within Medicare Advantage plans and advocate for relief from prior authorization requirements under Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D plans, including related provisions in: (1) H.R. 4822, the Health Care Price Transparency Act, to require Medicare Advantage plans to institute electronic prior authorization and establish requirements related to real time decisions; and (2) prior authorization transparency requirements included in H.R. 5378, the Lower Costs, More Transparency Act, and H.R. 4822, the Health Care Price Transparency Act; and MA plan provider directory accuracy issues, including provisions in S. 3430, the Better Mental Health Care, Lower Cost Drugs, and Extenders Act of 2023, in Sec. 109, to require MA plans to maintain accurate provider directories on a public website. Legislative issues regarding implementation of Meaningful Use of Electronic Health Records. Medicare reimbursement for telemedicine, including related provisions in S. 3430, the Better Mental Health Care, Lower Costs Drugs, and Extenders Act, including Sec. 105 regarding Medicare payment for mental health services furnished through telehealth, and Sec. 107 regarding communications regarding telehealth and interstate licensure requirements. Medicare RAC reform and use of step therapy in Medicare and health insurance coverage including related provisions in H.R. 2630/S. 652, the Safe Step Act. Enhance Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation quality initiatives and patient access to Medicare Part B covered drugs, including monitor CMMI Medicare Part B drug-related demonstrations.
S. 2651, the SITE Act; S. 1456, the SPUR Act; S. 1399, the Building American Energy Security Act; S. 1521, Community and Hydropower Improvement Act; S.914, Energy Threat Analysis Center Establishment Act; H.R. 4505, the Hydropower Clean Energy Future Act; H.R. 6747, the Clean Electricity and Transmission Acceleration Act; H.R. 6185, the GRID Act; PEER Act discussion draft; H.R. 6747, Clean Electricity and Transmission Acceleration Act; S. 2827, BIG WIRES; S. 4027, the SPEED and Reliability Act; H.R.1389, GRID Act H.R. 5075, Ethics in Energy Act; H.R. 7624/S. 3918, the Advancing GETs Act; H.R.7171/S. 3627, Distribution Transformer Efficiency and Supply Chain Reliability Act of 2024 H.R. 2864, Countering CCP Drones Act H.R. 8416 - Drones for First Responders Act; American Privacy Rights Act; Energy storage generally; Minimum transfer capability; Federal Power Act; Artificial intelligence issues generally; Load growth and resource adequacy generally; Data center issues generally; National Interest Electric Transmission Corridors; Nuclear issues generally; Draft legislation related to electric sector emissions reductions; Draft legislation related to offshore wind; Draft legislation related to public safety power shutoffs; Hydrogen policy generally; Electricity transmission and distribution infrastructure generally; Electric transmission policy; Clean energy issues generally; Clean energy technologies generally; Energy storage issues generally; Energy efficiency issues generally; FERC Orders 1920, 2022, 2023; 1977 FERC nominees; FERC issues generally; Offshore wind issues generally; Issues related to energy grid supply chain; Issues related to reliability and resource adequacy generally; Hydropower licensing and re-licensing; Hydrogen policy generally; Draft legislation related to cybersecurity; Draft legislation related to security and data; Distribution transformers.
S.4753 - Energy Permitting Reform Act of 2024; S. 2651, the SITE Act; S. 1456, the SPUR Act; S. 1399, the Building American Energy Security Act; S. 1521, Community and Hydropower Improvement Act; S.914, Energy Threat Analysis Center Establishment Act; H.R. 4505, the Hydropower Clean Energy Future Act; H.R. 6747, the Clean Electricity and Transmission Acceleration Act; H.R. 6185, the GRID Act; PEER Act discussion draft; H.R. 6747, Clean Electricity and Transmission Acceleration Act; S. 2827, BIG WIRES; S. 4027, the SPEED and Reliability Act; H.R.1389, GRID Act; S. 4719/H.R. 1389- Guaranteeing Resilient Installations for Defense (GRID) Act of 2024; H.R. 5075, Ethics in Energy Act; H.R. 7624/S. 3918, the Advancing GETs Act; H.R.7171/S. 3627, Distribution Transformer Efficiency and Supply Chain Reliability Act of 2024 H.R. 2864, Countering CCP Drones Act H.R. 8416 - Drones for First Responders Act; H.R. 9083- SECURE Grid Act; American Privacy Rights Act; S. 4664- Department of Energy AI Act; Energy storage generally; Minimum transfer capability; Federal Power Act; Artificial intelligence issues generally; Load growth, reliability, and resource adequacy generally; Data center issues generally; National Interest Electric Transmission Corridors; Nuclear issues generally; Draft legislation related to electric sector emissions reductions; Draft legislation related to offshore wind; Draft legislation related to public safety power shutoffs; Hydrogen policy generally; Electricity transmission and distribution infrastructure generally; Electric transmission policy; Clean energy issues generally; Clean energy technologies generally; Energy storage issues generally; Energy efficiency issues generally; FERC Orders 1920, 2022, 2023; 1977; FERC nominees; FERC issues generally; Offshore wind issues generally; Issues related to energy grid supply chain; Hydropower licensing and re-licensing; Hydrogen policy generally; Draft legislation related to cybersecurity; Draft legislation related to security and data; Distribution transformers.
S. 2651, the SITE Act; S. 1456, the SPUR Act; S. 1399, the Building American Energy Security Act; S. 1521, Community and Hydropower Improvement Act; S.914, Energy Threat Analysis Center Establishment Act; H.R. 4505, the Hydropower Clean Energy Future Act; H.R. 6747, the Clean Electricity and Transmission Acceleration Act; H.R. 4505, the Hydropower Clean Energy Future Act; H.R. 6185, the GRID Act PEER Act discussion draft; H.R. 6747, Clean Electricity and Transmission Acceleration Act; S. 2827, BIG WIRES; S. 4027, the SPEED and Reliability Act; H.R.1389, GRID Act H.R. 5075, Ethics in Energy Act; H.R. 7624/S. 3918, the Advancing GETs Act; H.R.7171/S. 3627, Distribution Transformer Efficiency and Supply Chain Reliability Act of 2024 H.R. 2864, Countering CCP Drones Act Minimum transfer capability; Federal Power Act; Artificial intelligence issues generally; Data center issues generally; Draft legislation related to transmission; Draft legislation related to electric vehicle charging infrastructure Draft legislation related to offshore wind; Draft legislation related to public safety power shutoffs; Hydrogen policy generally; Electricity transmission and distribution infrastructure generally; Electric transmission policy; Clean energy issues generally; Clean energy technologies generally; Energy storage issues generally; Energy efficiency issues generally; FERC issues generally; Offshore wind issues generally; Issues related to energy grid supply chain; Issues related to reliability and resource adequacy generally; Hydropower licensing and re-licensing; Hydrogen policy generally; Draft legislation related to cybersecurity; Draft legislation related to security and data; Distribution transformers.
S.4753 - Energy Permitting Reform Act of 2024; S. 2651, the SITE Act; S. 1456, the SPUR Act; S. 1399, the Building American Energy Security Act; S. 1521, Community and Hydropower Improvement Act; S.914, Energy Threat Analysis Center Establishment Act; H.R. 4505, the Hydropower Clean Energy Future Act; H.R. 6747, the Clean Electricity and Transmission Acceleration Act; H.R. 6185, the GRID Act; PEER Act discussion draft; H.R. 6747, Clean Electricity and Transmission Acceleration Act; S. 2827, BIG WIRES; S. 4027, the SPEED and Reliability Act; H.R.1389, GRID Act; S. 4719- Guaranteeing Resilient Installations for Defense (GRID) Act of 2024; H.R. 5075, Ethics in Energy Act; H.R. 7624/S. 3918, the Advancing GETs Act; H.R.7171/S. 3627, Distribution Transformer Efficiency and Supply Chain Reliability Act of 2024; H.R. 2864, Countering CCP Drones Act; H.R. 8416 - Drones for First Responders Act; H.R. 9083- SECURE Grid Act; American Privacy Rights Act; Energy storage generally; Minimum transfer capability; Federal Power Act; Artificial intelligence issues generally; Load growth, reliability, and resource adequacy generally; Data center issues generally; National Interest Electric Transmission Corridors; Nuclear issues generally; Draft legislation related to electric sector emissions reductions; Draft legislation related to offshore wind; Draft legislation related to public safety power shutoffs; Hydrogen policy generally; Electricity transmission and distribution infrastructure generally; Electric transmission policy; Clean energy issues generally; Clean energy technologies generally; Energy storage issues generally; Energy efficiency issues generally; FERC Orders 1920, 2022, 2023; 1977; FERC nominees; FERC issues generally; Offshore wind issues generally; Issues related to energy grid supply chain; Hydropower licensing and re-licensing; Hydrogen policy generally; Draft legislation related to cybersecurity; Draft legislation related to security and data; Distribution transformers.
Community News and Small Business Support Act
Client: REBUILD LOCAL NEWS COALITION/ THE GROUND TRUTH PROJECT, INC. · Firm: CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
Tax policy issues affecting local news organizations, including tax credits and payroll tax relief. H.R. 4756 - Community News and Small Business Support Act.
Community News and Small Business Support Act
Client: REBUILD LOCAL NEWS COALITION/ THE GROUND TRUTH PROJECT, INC. · Firm: CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
Tax policy issues affecting local news organizations, including tax credits and payroll tax relief. H.R. 4756 - Community News and Small Business Support Act.
Health Care Price Transparency Act of 2023
Client: PHYSICIAN-LED HEALTHCARE FOR AMERICA (FORMERLY PHYSICIAN HOSPITALS OF AMERICA) · Firm: CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
Repeal Section 6001 of the Affordable Care Act - section 6001 prohibits expansion of physician-led hospitals - including related provisions in H.R. 977/S. 470, the Patient Access to Higher Quality Care Act; and in H.R. 9001, the Physician Led and Rural Access to Quality Care Act, to revise certain physician self-referral exemptions relating to physician-owned hospitals in rural areas; and related issues regarding hospital competition and consolidation. Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation demonstration to expand patient access to physician-led hospitals. Reform Medicare Advantage prior authorization, including related provisions in: H.R. 4968, the GOLD Card Act; H.R. 4822, the Health Care Price Transparency Act; H.R. 5378, the Lower Costs, More Transparency Act; and S. 4518/S. 4532/H.R. 8702, to establish requirements with respect to the use of prior authorization under Medicare Advantage plans. Advocacy related to H.R. 8246, Second Chances for Rural Hospitals Act, and access to physician-led entities.
Health Care Price Transparency Act of 2023
Client: PHYSICIAN-LED HEALTHCARE FOR AMERICA (FORMERLY PHYSICIAN HOSPITALS OF AMERICA) · Firm: CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
Repeal Section 6001 of the Affordable Care Act - section 6001 prohibits expansion of physician-led hospitals - including related provisions in H.R. 977/S. 470, the Patient Access to Higher Quality Care Act; and in Draft Legislation by Rep. Burgess to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to revise certain physician self-referral exemptions relating to physician-owned hospitals in rural areas; and related issues regarding hospital competition and consolidation. Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation demonstration to expand patient access to physician-led hospitals. Reform Medicare Advantage prior authorization, including related provisions in: H.R. 4968, the GOLD Card Act; H.R. 4822, the Health Care Price Transparency Act; H.R. 5378, the Lower Costs, More Transparency Act; and S. 4518/S. 4532/H.R. 8702, to establish requirements with respect to the use of prior authorization under Medicare Advantage plans.
Health Care Price Transparency Act of 2023
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OPHTHALMOLOGY · Firm: CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
Adequacy of Medicare physician payments for physicians and implementation of the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act, including related provisions in: (1) S. 4935 Physician Fee Stabilization Act and H.R. 6545, the Physician Fee Schedule Update and Improvements Act, including provisions to increase the work geographic index, increase the Medicare physician fee schedule conversion factor and extend and modify incentive payments for participation in eligible alternative payment models; (2) H.R. 6683, the Preserving Seniors Access to Physicians Act; and (3) H.R. 2474, the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act. Issues related to adequate network coverage for ophthalmology care within Medicare Advantage plans and advocate for relief from prior authorization requirements under Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D plans, including related provisions in: H.R. 4822, the Health Care Price Transparency Act; H.R. 5378, the Lower Costs, More Transparency Act; and S. 4518/S. 4532/H.R. 8702, to establish requirements with respect to the use of prior authorization under Medicare Advantage plans. Medicare reimbursement for telemedicine, including related provisions in S. 3430, the Better Mental Health Care, Lower Costs Drugs, and Extenders Act, including Sec. 105 regarding Medicare payment for mental health services furnished through telehealth, and Sec. 107 regarding communications regarding telehealth and interstate licensure requirements; H.R. 7623, The Telehealth Modernization Act of 2024; SEC. 101. Extension of Certain Telehealth Flexibilities; H.R. 8261, the Preserving Telehealth, Hospital, and Ambulance Access Act; Section 2, extending Medicare Telehealth Flexibilities. Use of step therapy in Medicare and health insurance coverage, including related provisions in H.R. 2630/S. 652, the Safe Step Act. Enhance Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation quality initiatives and patient access to Medicare Part B covered drugs, including monitor CMMI Medicare Part B drug-related demonstrations.
Health Care Price Transparency Act of 2023
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OPHTHALMOLOGY · Firm: CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
Update and reforms to Medicare payments for physicians and implementation of related provisions of the Medicare Access and CHIP ReauthorizationAct (MACRA), including regulatory relief for physicians in the MACRA Quality Payment Program, evaluation and management (E/M) codes andrelated legislative issues related to payment for E/M codes, and qualified clinical data registries, including Medicare physician payment provisions in:(1) S. 3430, the Better Mental Health Care, Lower-Cost Drugs, and Extenders Act, Sec. 403 to extend work geographic index floor under Medicare; Sec. 404 to extend incentive payments for participation in eligible alternative payment models; and Sec. 407 to increase support for physicians and other professionals in adjusting to Medicare payment changes; (2) H.R. 6545, the Physician Fee Schedule Update and Improvements Act, including provisions to increase the work geographic index, increase the Medicare physician fee schedule conversion factor and extend and modify incentive payments for participation in eligible alternative payment models; and (3) H.R. 4366, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024, P.L. 118-42: Sec.304, Extending Incentive Payments for Participation in Eligible Alternative Payment Models; and Sec. 305, Temporary Payment Increase under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule to Account for Exceptional Circumstances and Atypical Timing of Enactment. Maintain patient access to In-Office Ancillary Services. Issues related to adequate network coverage for ophthalmology care within Medicare Advantage plans and advocate for relief from prior authorization requirements under Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D plans, including related provisions in: H.R. 4822, the Health Care Price Transparency Act; H.R. 5378, the Lower Costs, More Transparency Act; and S. 4518/S. 4532/H.R. 8702, to establish requirements with respect to the use of prior authorization under Medicare Advantage plans. MA plan provider directory accuracy issues, including related provisions in S. 3430, the Better Mental Health Care, Lower Cost Drugs, and Extenders Act of 2023, in Sec. 109, to require MA plans to maintain accurate provider directories on a public website. Legislative issues regarding implementation of Meaningful Use of Electronic Health Records. Medicare reimbursement for telemedicine, including related provisions in S. 3430, the Better Mental Health Care, Lower Costs Drugs, and Extenders Act, including Sec. 105 regarding Medicare payment for mental health services furnished through telehealth, and Sec. 107 regarding communications regarding telehealth and interstate licensure requirements; H.R. 7623, The Telehealth Modernization Act of 2024; SEC. 101. Extension of Certain Telehealth Flexibilities; H.R. 8261, the Preserving Telehealth, Hospital, and Ambulance Access Act; Section 2, extending Medicare Telehealth Flexibilities. Medicare RAC reform and use of step therapy in Medicare and health insurance coverage including related provisions in H.R. 2630/S. 652, the SafeStep Act. Enhance Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation quality initiatives and patient access to Medicare Part B covered drugs, including monitor CMMI Medicare Part B drug-related demonstrations.
Health Care Price Transparency Act of 2023
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OPHTHALMOLOGY · Firm: CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
Adequacy of Medicare physician payments for physicians and implementation of the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act, including related provisions in: (1) S. 4935 Physician Fee Stabilization Act and H.R. 6545, the Physician Fee Schedule Update and Improvements Act, including provisions to increase the work geographic index, increase the Medicare physician fee schedule conversion factor and extend and modify incentive payments for participation in eligible alternative payment models; (2) H.R. 6683, the Preserving Seniors Access to Physicians Act; (3) H.R. 2474, the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act; and (4) HR ____ Further Continuing Appropriations and Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2025-related to physician payment adjustment of 2.5%. Issues related to adequate network coverage for ophthalmology care within Medicare Advantage plans and advocate for relief from prior authorization requirements under Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D plans, including related provisions in: H.R. 4822, the Health Care Price Transparency Act; H.R. 5378, the Lower Costs, More Transparency Act; and S. 4518/S. 4532/H.R. 8702, to establish requirements with respect to the use of prior authorization under Medicare Advantage plans. Medicare reimbursement for telemedicine, including related provisions in S. 3430, the Better Mental Health Care, Lower Costs Drugs, and Extenders Act, including Sec. 105 regarding Medicare payment for mental health services furnished through telehealth, and Sec. 107 regarding communications regarding telehealth and interstate licensure requirements; H.R. 7623, The Telehealth Modernization Act of 2024; SEC. 101. Extension of Certain Telehealth Flexibilities; H.R. 8261, the Preserving Telehealth, Hospital, and Ambulance Access Act; Section 2, extending Medicare Telehealth Flexibilities. Use of step therapy in Medicare and health insurance coverage, including related provisions in H.R. 2630/S. 652, the Safe Step Act. Enhance Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation quality initiatives and patient access to Medicare Part B covered drugs, including monitor CMMI Medicare Part B drug-related demonstrations.
Health Care Price Transparency Act of 2023
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OPHTHALMOLOGY · Firm: CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
Update and reforms to Medicare payments for physicians and implementation of related provisions of the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA), including regulatory relief for physicians in the MACRA Quality Payment Program, evaluation and management (E/M) codes and related legislative issues related to payment for E/M codes, and qualified clinical data registries, including Medicare physician payment provisions in: (1) S. 3430, the Better Mental Health Care, Lower-Cost Drugs, and Extenders Act, Sec. 403 to extend work geographic index floor under Medicare; Sec. 404 to extend incentive payments for participation in eligible alternative payment models; and Sec. 407 to increase support for physicians and other professionals in adjusting to Medicare payment changes; (2) H.R. 6545, the Physician Fee Schedule Update and Improvements Act, including provisions to increase the work geographic index, increase the Medicare physician fee schedule conversion factor and extend and modify incentive payments for participation in eligible alternative payment models; and (3) H.R. 4366, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024, P.L. 118-42: Sec. 304, Extending Incentive Payments for Participation in Eligible Alternative Payment Models; and Sec. 305, Temporary Payment Increase under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule to Account for Exceptional Circumstances and Atypical Timing of Enactment. Maintain patient access to In-Office Ancillary Services. Issues related to adequate network coverage for ophthalmology care within Medicare Advantage plans and advocate for relief from prior authorization requirements under Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D plans, including related provisions in: (1) H.R. 4822, the Health Care Price Transparency Act, to require Medicare Advantage plans to institute electronic prior authorization and establish requirements related to real time decisions; and (2) prior authorization transparency requirements included in H.R. 5378, the Lower Costs, More Transparency Act, and H.R. 4822, the Health Care Price Transparency Act; and MA plan provider directory accuracy issues, including provisions in S. 3430, the Better Mental Health Care, Lower Cost Drugs, and Extenders Act of 2023, in Sec. 109, to require MA plans to maintain accurate provider directories on a public website. Legislative issues regarding implementation of Meaningful Use of Electronic Health Records. Medicare reimbursement for telemedicine, including related provisions in S. 3430, the Better Mental Health Care, Lower Costs Drugs, and Extenders Act, including Sec. 105 regarding Medicare payment for mental health services furnished through telehealth, and Sec. 107 regarding communications regarding telehealth and interstate licensure requirements. Medicare RAC reform and use of step therapy in Medicare and health insurance coverage including related provisions in H.R. 2630/S. 652, the Safe Step Act. Enhance Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation quality initiatives and patient access to Medicare Part B covered drugs, including monitor CMMI Medicare Part B drug-related demonstrations.
Health Care Price Transparency Act of 2023
Client: ASTELLAS PHARMA US, INC. · Firm: CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
Issues related to Medicare Part D and prescription drug pricing and patient access, including monitor implementation of related provisions in H.R. 5376, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (P.L. 117-169), including provisions in Title 1, Subtitle B - Prescription Drug Pricing Reform: Part 1, Lowering Prices Through Drug Price Negotiation; Part 2, Prescription Drug Inflation Rebates; and Part 3, Part D Improvements and Maximum Out-of-Pocket Cap for Medicare Beneficiaries. Issues related to pharmacy benefit manager transparency, including related provisions in S. 2973, the Modernizing and Ensuring PBM Accountability Act, H.R. 5378, the Lower Costs, More Transparency Act, H.R. 4822, the Health Care Price Transparency Act; H.R. 2880, the Protecting Patients Against PBM Abuses Act, including provisions to establish new requirements for PBMs in Medicare Part D; and H.R. 5385, the Medicare PBM Accountability Act, including provisions to enhance PBM reporting requirements and reporting drug pricing information to HHS.
Health Care Price Transparency Act of 2023
Client: PHYSICIAN-LED HEALTHCARE FOR AMERICA (FORMERLY PHYSICIAN HOSPITALS OF AMERICA) · Firm: CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
Repeal Section 6001 of the Affordable Care Act - section 6001 prohibits expansion of physician-led hospitals - including related provisions in H.R. 977/S. 470, the Patient Access to Higher Quality Care Act; and in H.R. 9001, the Physician Led and Rural Access to Quality Care Act, to revise certain physician self-referral exemptions relating to physician-owned hospitals in rural areas; and related issues regarding hospital competition and consolidation. Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation demonstration to expand patient access to physician-led hospitals. Reform Medicare Advantage prior authorization, including related provisions in: H.R. 4968, the GOLD Card Act; H.R. 4822, the Health Care Price Transparency Act; H.R. 5378, the Lower Costs, More Transparency Act; and S. 4518/S. 4532/H.R. 8702, to establish requirements with respect to the use of prior authorization under Medicare Advantage plans. Advocacy related to H.R. 8246, Second Chances for Rural Hospitals Act, and access to physician-led entities.
Health Care Price Transparency Act of 2023
Client: PHYSICIAN-LED HEALTHCARE FOR AMERICA (FORMERLY PHYSICIAN HOSPITALS OF AMERICA) · Firm: CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
Repeal Section 6001 of the Affordable Care Act - section 6001 prohibits expansion of physician-led hospitals - including related provisions in H.R. 977/S. 470, the Patient Access to Higher Quality Care Act; and in Draft Legislation by Rep. Burgess to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to revise certain physician self-referral exemptions relating to physician-owned hospitals in rural areas; and related issues regarding hospital competition and consolidation. Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation demonstration to expand patient access to physician-led hospitals. Reform Medicare Advantage prior authorization, including related provisions in the GOLD Card Act, H.R. 4968; H.R. 4822, the Health Care Price Transparency Act - including requirements for Medicare Advantage electronic prior authorization and real-time decisions; and prior authorization transparency provisions in H.R. 4822, and H.R. 5378, the Lower Costs, More Transparency Act.
GOLD CARD Act of 2023
Client: PHYSICIAN-LED HEALTHCARE FOR AMERICA (FORMERLY PHYSICIAN HOSPITALS OF AMERICA) · Firm: CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
Repeal Section 6001 of the Affordable Care Act - section 6001 prohibits expansion of physician-led hospitals - including related provisions in H.R. 977/S. 470, the Patient Access to Higher Quality Care Act; and in H.R. 9001, the Physician Led and Rural Access to Quality Care Act, to revise certain physician self-referral exemptions relating to physician-owned hospitals in rural areas; and related issues regarding hospital competition and consolidation. Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation demonstration to expand patient access to physician-led hospitals. Reform Medicare Advantage prior authorization, including related provisions in: H.R. 4968, the GOLD Card Act; H.R. 4822, the Health Care Price Transparency Act; H.R. 5378, the Lower Costs, More Transparency Act; and S. 4518/S. 4532/H.R. 8702, to establish requirements with respect to the use of prior authorization under Medicare Advantage plans. Advocacy related to H.R. 8246, Second Chances for Rural Hospitals Act, and access to physician-led entities.
GOLD CARD Act of 2023
Client: PHYSICIAN-LED HEALTHCARE FOR AMERICA (FORMERLY PHYSICIAN HOSPITALS OF AMERICA) · Firm: CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
Repeal Section 6001 of the Affordable Care Act - section 6001 prohibits expansion of physician-led hospitals - including related provisions in H.R. 977/S. 470, the Patient Access to Higher Quality Care Act; and in H.R. 9001, the Physician Led and Rural Access to Quality Care Act, to revise certain physician self-referral exemptions relating to physician-owned hospitals in rural areas; and related issues regarding hospital competition and consolidation. Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation demonstration to expand patient access to physician-led hospitals. Reform Medicare Advantage prior authorization, including related provisions in: H.R. 4968, the GOLD Card Act; H.R. 4822, the Health Care Price Transparency Act; H.R. 5378, the Lower Costs, More Transparency Act; and S. 4518/S. 4532/H.R. 8702, to establish requirements with respect to the use of prior authorization under Medicare Advantage plans. Advocacy related to H.R. 8246, Second Chances for Rural Hospitals Act, and access to physician-led entities.
GOLD CARD Act of 2023
Client: PHYSICIAN-LED HEALTHCARE FOR AMERICA (FORMERLY PHYSICIAN HOSPITALS OF AMERICA) · Firm: CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
Repeal Section 6001 of the Affordable Care Act - section 6001 prohibits expansion of physician-led hospitals - including related provisions in H.R. 977/S. 470, the Patient Access to Higher Quality Care Act; and in Draft Legislation by Rep. Burgess to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to revise certain physician self-referral exemptions relating to physician-owned hospitals in rural areas; and related issues regarding hospital competition and consolidation. Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation demonstration to expand patient access to physician-led hospitals. Reform Medicare Advantage prior authorization, including related provisions in: H.R. 4968, the GOLD Card Act; H.R. 4822, the Health Care Price Transparency Act; H.R. 5378, the Lower Costs, More Transparency Act; and S. 4518/S. 4532/H.R. 8702, to establish requirements with respect to the use of prior authorization under Medicare Advantage plans.
GOLD CARD Act of 2023
Client: PHYSICIAN-LED HEALTHCARE FOR AMERICA (FORMERLY PHYSICIAN HOSPITALS OF AMERICA) · Firm: CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
Repeal Section 6001 of the Affordable Care Act - section 6001 prohibits expansion of physician-led hospitals - including related provisions in H.R. 977/S. 470, the Patient Access to Higher Quality Care Act; and in Draft Legislation by Rep. Burgess to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to revise certain physician self-referral exemptions relating to physician-owned hospitals in rural areas; and related issues regarding hospital competition and consolidation. Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation demonstration to expand patient access to physician-led hospitals. Reform Medicare Advantage prior authorization, including related provisions in the GOLD Card Act, H.R. 4968; H.R. 4822, the Health Care Price Transparency Act - including requirements for Medicare Advantage electronic prior authorization and real-time decisions; and prior authorization transparency provisions in H.R. 4822, and H.R. 5378, the Lower Costs, More Transparency Act.
D.C. Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium Campus Revitalization Act
Client: NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE · Firm: CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
Issues regarding stadium construction; RFK stadium revitalization H.R.4984 - D.C. Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium Campus Revitalization Act.
D.C. Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium Campus Revitalization Act
Client: NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE · Firm: CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
Issues regarding stadium construction; RFK stadium revitalization H.R.4984 - D.C. Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium Campus Revitalization Act.
D.C. Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium Campus Revitalization Act
Client: NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE · Firm: CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
Issues regarding stadium construction; RFK stadium revitalization H.R.4984 - D.C. Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium Campus Revitalization Act.
D.C. Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium Campus Revitalization Act
Client: NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE · Firm: CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
Issues regarding stadium construction; RFK stadium revitalization H.R.4984 - D.C. Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium Campus Revitalization Act.
S. 2651, the SITE Act; S. 1456, the SPUR Act; S. 1399, the Building American Energy Security Act; S. 1521, Community and Hydropower Improvement Act; S.914, Energy Threat Analysis Center Establishment Act; H.R. 4505, the Hydropower Clean Energy Future Act; H.R. 6747, the Clean Electricity and Transmission Acceleration Act; H.R. 6185, the GRID Act; PEER Act discussion draft; H.R. 6747, Clean Electricity and Transmission Acceleration Act; S. 2827, BIG WIRES; S. 4027, the SPEED and Reliability Act; H.R.1389, GRID Act H.R. 5075, Ethics in Energy Act; H.R. 7624/S. 3918, the Advancing GETs Act; H.R.7171/S. 3627, Distribution Transformer Efficiency and Supply Chain Reliability Act of 2024 H.R. 2864, Countering CCP Drones Act H.R. 8416 - Drones for First Responders Act; American Privacy Rights Act; Energy storage generally; Minimum transfer capability; Federal Power Act; Artificial intelligence issues generally; Load growth and resource adequacy generally; Data center issues generally; National Interest Electric Transmission Corridors; Nuclear issues generally; Draft legislation related to electric sector emissions reductions; Draft legislation related to offshore wind; Draft legislation related to public safety power shutoffs; Hydrogen policy generally; Electricity transmission and distribution infrastructure generally; Electric transmission policy; Clean energy issues generally; Clean energy technologies generally; Energy storage issues generally; Energy efficiency issues generally; FERC Orders 1920, 2022, 2023; 1977 FERC nominees; FERC issues generally; Offshore wind issues generally; Issues related to energy grid supply chain; Issues related to reliability and resource adequacy generally; Hydropower licensing and re-licensing; Hydrogen policy generally; Draft legislation related to cybersecurity; Draft legislation related to security and data; Distribution transformers.
S. 2651, the SITE Act; S. 1456, the SPUR Act; S. 1399, the Building American Energy Security Act; S. 1521, Community and Hydropower Improvement Act; S.914, Energy Threat Analysis Center Establishment Act; H.R. 4505, the Hydropower Clean Energy Future Act; H.R. 6747, the Clean Electricity and Transmission Acceleration Act; H.R. 4505, the Hydropower Clean Energy Future Act; H.R. 6185, the GRID Act PEER Act discussion draft; H.R. 6747, Clean Electricity and Transmission Acceleration Act; S. 2827, BIG WIRES; S. 4027, the SPEED and Reliability Act; H.R.1389, GRID Act H.R. 5075, Ethics in Energy Act; H.R. 7624/S. 3918, the Advancing GETs Act; H.R.7171/S. 3627, Distribution Transformer Efficiency and Supply Chain Reliability Act of 2024 H.R. 2864, Countering CCP Drones Act Minimum transfer capability; Federal Power Act; Artificial intelligence issues generally; Data center issues generally; Draft legislation related to transmission; Draft legislation related to electric vehicle charging infrastructure Draft legislation related to offshore wind; Draft legislation related to public safety power shutoffs; Hydrogen policy generally; Electricity transmission and distribution infrastructure generally; Electric transmission policy; Clean energy issues generally; Clean energy technologies generally; Energy storage issues generally; Energy efficiency issues generally; FERC issues generally; Offshore wind issues generally; Issues related to energy grid supply chain; Issues related to reliability and resource adequacy generally; Hydropower licensing and re-licensing; Hydrogen policy generally; Draft legislation related to cybersecurity; Draft legislation related to security and data; Distribution transformers.
S.4753 - Energy Permitting Reform Act of 2024; S. 2651, the SITE Act; S. 1456, the SPUR Act; S. 1399, the Building American Energy Security Act; S. 1521, Community and Hydropower Improvement Act; S.914, Energy Threat Analysis Center Establishment Act; H.R. 4505, the Hydropower Clean Energy Future Act; H.R. 6747, the Clean Electricity and Transmission Acceleration Act; H.R. 6185, the GRID Act; PEER Act discussion draft; H.R. 6747, Clean Electricity and Transmission Acceleration Act; S. 2827, BIG WIRES; S. 4027, the SPEED and Reliability Act; H.R.1389, GRID Act; S. 4719- Guaranteeing Resilient Installations for Defense (GRID) Act of 2024; H.R. 5075, Ethics in Energy Act; H.R. 7624/S. 3918, the Advancing GETs Act; H.R.7171/S. 3627, Distribution Transformer Efficiency and Supply Chain Reliability Act of 2024; H.R. 2864, Countering CCP Drones Act; H.R. 8416 - Drones for First Responders Act; H.R. 9083- SECURE Grid Act; American Privacy Rights Act; Energy storage generally; Minimum transfer capability; Federal Power Act; Artificial intelligence issues generally; Load growth, reliability, and resource adequacy generally; Data center issues generally; National Interest Electric Transmission Corridors; Nuclear issues generally; Draft legislation related to electric sector emissions reductions; Draft legislation related to offshore wind; Draft legislation related to public safety power shutoffs; Hydrogen policy generally; Electricity transmission and distribution infrastructure generally; Electric transmission policy; Clean energy issues generally; Clean energy technologies generally; Energy storage issues generally; Energy efficiency issues generally; FERC Orders 1920, 2022, 2023; 1977; FERC nominees; FERC issues generally; Offshore wind issues generally; Issues related to energy grid supply chain; Hydropower licensing and re-licensing; Hydrogen policy generally; Draft legislation related to cybersecurity; Draft legislation related to security and data; Distribution transformers.
S.4753 - Energy Permitting Reform Act of 2024; S. 2651, the SITE Act; S. 1456, the SPUR Act; S. 1399, the Building American Energy Security Act; S. 1521, Community and Hydropower Improvement Act; S.914, Energy Threat Analysis Center Establishment Act; H.R. 4505, the Hydropower Clean Energy Future Act; H.R. 6747, the Clean Electricity and Transmission Acceleration Act; H.R. 6185, the GRID Act; PEER Act discussion draft; H.R. 6747, Clean Electricity and Transmission Acceleration Act; S. 2827, BIG WIRES; S. 4027, the SPEED and Reliability Act; H.R.1389, GRID Act; S. 4719/H.R. 1389- Guaranteeing Resilient Installations for Defense (GRID) Act of 2024; H.R. 5075, Ethics in Energy Act; H.R. 7624/S. 3918, the Advancing GETs Act; H.R.7171/S. 3627, Distribution Transformer Efficiency and Supply Chain Reliability Act of 2024 H.R. 2864, Countering CCP Drones Act H.R. 8416 - Drones for First Responders Act; H.R. 9083- SECURE Grid Act; American Privacy Rights Act; S. 4664- Department of Energy AI Act; Energy storage generally; Minimum transfer capability; Federal Power Act; Artificial intelligence issues generally; Load growth, reliability, and resource adequacy generally; Data center issues generally; National Interest Electric Transmission Corridors; Nuclear issues generally; Draft legislation related to electric sector emissions reductions; Draft legislation related to offshore wind; Draft legislation related to public safety power shutoffs; Hydrogen policy generally; Electricity transmission and distribution infrastructure generally; Electric transmission policy; Clean energy issues generally; Clean energy technologies generally; Energy storage issues generally; Energy efficiency issues generally; FERC Orders 1920, 2022, 2023; 1977; FERC nominees; FERC issues generally; Offshore wind issues generally; Issues related to energy grid supply chain; Hydropower licensing and re-licensing; Hydrogen policy generally; Draft legislation related to cybersecurity; Draft legislation related to security and data; Distribution transformers.
Lower Costs, More Transparency Act
Client: PHYSICIAN-LED HEALTHCARE FOR AMERICA (FORMERLY PHYSICIAN HOSPITALS OF AMERICA) · Firm: CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
Repeal Section 6001 of the Affordable Care Act - section 6001 prohibits expansion of physician-led hospitals - including related provisions in H.R. 977/S. 470, the Patient Access to Higher Quality Care Act; and in Draft Legislation by Rep. Burgess to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to revise certain physician self-referral exemptions relating to physician-owned hospitals in rural areas; and related issues regarding hospital competition and consolidation. Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation demonstration to expand patient access to physician-led hospitals. Reform Medicare Advantage prior authorization, including related provisions in: H.R. 4968, the GOLD Card Act; H.R. 4822, the Health Care Price Transparency Act; H.R. 5378, the Lower Costs, More Transparency Act; and S. 4518/S. 4532/H.R. 8702, to establish requirements with respect to the use of prior authorization under Medicare Advantage plans.
Lower Costs, More Transparency Act
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OPHTHALMOLOGY · Firm: CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
Adequacy of Medicare physician payments for physicians and implementation of the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act, including related provisions in: (1) S. 4935 Physician Fee Stabilization Act and H.R. 6545, the Physician Fee Schedule Update and Improvements Act, including provisions to increase the work geographic index, increase the Medicare physician fee schedule conversion factor and extend and modify incentive payments for participation in eligible alternative payment models; (2) H.R. 6683, the Preserving Seniors Access to Physicians Act; (3) H.R. 2474, the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act; and (4) HR ____ Further Continuing Appropriations and Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2025-related to physician payment adjustment of 2.5%. Issues related to adequate network coverage for ophthalmology care within Medicare Advantage plans and advocate for relief from prior authorization requirements under Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D plans, including related provisions in: H.R. 4822, the Health Care Price Transparency Act; H.R. 5378, the Lower Costs, More Transparency Act; and S. 4518/S. 4532/H.R. 8702, to establish requirements with respect to the use of prior authorization under Medicare Advantage plans. Medicare reimbursement for telemedicine, including related provisions in S. 3430, the Better Mental Health Care, Lower Costs Drugs, and Extenders Act, including Sec. 105 regarding Medicare payment for mental health services furnished through telehealth, and Sec. 107 regarding communications regarding telehealth and interstate licensure requirements; H.R. 7623, The Telehealth Modernization Act of 2024; SEC. 101. Extension of Certain Telehealth Flexibilities; H.R. 8261, the Preserving Telehealth, Hospital, and Ambulance Access Act; Section 2, extending Medicare Telehealth Flexibilities. Use of step therapy in Medicare and health insurance coverage, including related provisions in H.R. 2630/S. 652, the Safe Step Act. Enhance Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation quality initiatives and patient access to Medicare Part B covered drugs, including monitor CMMI Medicare Part B drug-related demonstrations.
Lower Costs, More Transparency Act
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OPHTHALMOLOGY · Firm: CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
Adequacy of Medicare physician payments for physicians and implementation of the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act, including related provisions in: (1) S. 4935 Physician Fee Stabilization Act and H.R. 6545, the Physician Fee Schedule Update and Improvements Act, including provisions to increase the work geographic index, increase the Medicare physician fee schedule conversion factor and extend and modify incentive payments for participation in eligible alternative payment models; (2) H.R. 6683, the Preserving Seniors Access to Physicians Act; and (3) H.R. 2474, the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act. Issues related to adequate network coverage for ophthalmology care within Medicare Advantage plans and advocate for relief from prior authorization requirements under Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D plans, including related provisions in: H.R. 4822, the Health Care Price Transparency Act; H.R. 5378, the Lower Costs, More Transparency Act; and S. 4518/S. 4532/H.R. 8702, to establish requirements with respect to the use of prior authorization under Medicare Advantage plans. Medicare reimbursement for telemedicine, including related provisions in S. 3430, the Better Mental Health Care, Lower Costs Drugs, and Extenders Act, including Sec. 105 regarding Medicare payment for mental health services furnished through telehealth, and Sec. 107 regarding communications regarding telehealth and interstate licensure requirements; H.R. 7623, The Telehealth Modernization Act of 2024; SEC. 101. Extension of Certain Telehealth Flexibilities; H.R. 8261, the Preserving Telehealth, Hospital, and Ambulance Access Act; Section 2, extending Medicare Telehealth Flexibilities. Use of step therapy in Medicare and health insurance coverage, including related provisions in H.R. 2630/S. 652, the Safe Step Act. Enhance Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation quality initiatives and patient access to Medicare Part B covered drugs, including monitor CMMI Medicare Part B drug-related demonstrations.
Lower Costs, More Transparency Act
Client: NATIONAL COMMUNITY PHARMACISTS ASSOCIATION (NCPA) · Firm: CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
Legislative and regulatory issues related to independent pharmacists. PBM Issues, including S.2973 - Modernizing and Ensuring PBM Accountability Act. H.R.5378 - Lower Costs, More Transparency Act.
Lower Costs, More Transparency Act
Client: ASTELLAS PHARMA US, INC. · Firm: CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
Issues related to Medicare Part D and prescription drug pricing and patient access, including monitor implementation of related provisions in H.R. 5376, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (P.L. 117-169), including provisions in Title 1, Subtitle B - Prescription Drug Pricing Reform: Part 1, Lowering Prices Through Drug Price Negotiation; Part 2, Prescription Drug Inflation Rebates; and Part 3, Part D Improvements and Maximum Out-of-Pocket Cap for Medicare Beneficiaries. Issues related to pharmacy benefit manager transparency, including related provisions in S. 2973, the Modernizing and Ensuring PBM Accountability Act, H.R. 5378, the Lower Costs, More Transparency Act, H.R. 4822, the Health Care Price Transparency Act; H.R. 2880, the Protecting Patients Against PBM Abuses Act, including provisions to establish new requirements for PBMs in Medicare Part D; and H.R. 5385, the Medicare PBM Accountability Act, including provisions to enhance PBM reporting requirements and reporting drug pricing information to HHS.
Lower Costs, More Transparency Act
Client: LUNDBECK PHARMACEUTICALS LLC · Firm: CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
Issues regarding Pill Penalty caused by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) P.L. No: 117-169, drug pricing and efforts to create a Neuroscience Center of Excellence at FDA. PBM Issues, including S.2973 - Modernizing and Ensuring PBM Accountability Act and H.R.5378 - Lower Costs, More Transparency Act.
Lower Costs, More Transparency Act
Client: NATIONAL COMMUNITY PHARMACISTS ASSOCIATION (NCPA) · Firm: CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
Legislative and regulatory issues related to independent pharmacists. PBM Issues, including S.2973 - Modernizing and Ensuring PBM Accountability Act. H.R.5378 - Lower Costs, More Transparency Act.
Lower Costs, More Transparency Act
Client: PHYSICIAN-LED HEALTHCARE FOR AMERICA (FORMERLY PHYSICIAN HOSPITALS OF AMERICA) · Firm: CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
Repeal Section 6001 of the Affordable Care Act - section 6001 prohibits expansion of physician-led hospitals - including related provisions in H.R. 977/S. 470, the Patient Access to Higher Quality Care Act; and in H.R. 9001, the Physician Led and Rural Access to Quality Care Act, to revise certain physician self-referral exemptions relating to physician-owned hospitals in rural areas; and related issues regarding hospital competition and consolidation. Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation demonstration to expand patient access to physician-led hospitals. Reform Medicare Advantage prior authorization, including related provisions in: H.R. 4968, the GOLD Card Act; H.R. 4822, the Health Care Price Transparency Act; H.R. 5378, the Lower Costs, More Transparency Act; and S. 4518/S. 4532/H.R. 8702, to establish requirements with respect to the use of prior authorization under Medicare Advantage plans. Advocacy related to H.R. 8246, Second Chances for Rural Hospitals Act, and access to physician-led entities.
Lower Costs, More Transparency Act
Client: LUNDBECK PHARMACEUTICALS LLC · Firm: CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
Issues regarding Pill Penalty caused by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) P.L. No: 117-169, drug pricing and efforts to create a Neuroscience Center of Excellence at FDA. PBM Issues, including S.2973 - Modernizing and Ensuring PBM Accountability Act and H.R.5378 - Lower Costs, More Transparency Act. Issues regarding effective solutions for improving clinical care in long-term care settings and other solutions aimed at improving the diagnosis and management of neuropsychiatric symptoms (NPS) in dementia.
Lower Costs, More Transparency Act
Client: LUNDBECK PHARMACEUTICALS LLC · Firm: CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
Issues regarding Pill Penalty caused by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) P.L. No: 117-169, drug pricing and efforts to create a Neuroscience Center of Excellence at FDA. PBM Issues, including S.2973 - Modernizing and Ensuring PBM Accountability Act and H.R.5378 - Lower Costs, More Transparency Act.
Lower Costs, More Transparency Act
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OPHTHALMOLOGY · Firm: CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
Update and reforms to Medicare payments for physicians and implementation of related provisions of the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA), including regulatory relief for physicians in the MACRA Quality Payment Program, evaluation and management (E/M) codes and related legislative issues related to payment for E/M codes, and qualified clinical data registries, including Medicare physician payment provisions in: (1) S. 3430, the Better Mental Health Care, Lower-Cost Drugs, and Extenders Act, Sec. 403 to extend work geographic index floor under Medicare; Sec. 404 to extend incentive payments for participation in eligible alternative payment models; and Sec. 407 to increase support for physicians and other professionals in adjusting to Medicare payment changes; (2) H.R. 6545, the Physician Fee Schedule Update and Improvements Act, including provisions to increase the work geographic index, increase the Medicare physician fee schedule conversion factor and extend and modify incentive payments for participation in eligible alternative payment models; and (3) H.R. 4366, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024, P.L. 118-42: Sec. 304, Extending Incentive Payments for Participation in Eligible Alternative Payment Models; and Sec. 305, Temporary Payment Increase under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule to Account for Exceptional Circumstances and Atypical Timing of Enactment. Maintain patient access to In-Office Ancillary Services. Issues related to adequate network coverage for ophthalmology care within Medicare Advantage plans and advocate for relief from prior authorization requirements under Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D plans, including related provisions in: (1) H.R. 4822, the Health Care Price Transparency Act, to require Medicare Advantage plans to institute electronic prior authorization and establish requirements related to real time decisions; and (2) prior authorization transparency requirements included in H.R. 5378, the Lower Costs, More Transparency Act, and H.R. 4822, the Health Care Price Transparency Act; and MA plan provider directory accuracy issues, including provisions in S. 3430, the Better Mental Health Care, Lower Cost Drugs, and Extenders Act of 2023, in Sec. 109, to require MA plans to maintain accurate provider directories on a public website. Legislative issues regarding implementation of Meaningful Use of Electronic Health Records. Medicare reimbursement for telemedicine, including related provisions in S. 3430, the Better Mental Health Care, Lower Costs Drugs, and Extenders Act, including Sec. 105 regarding Medicare payment for mental health services furnished through telehealth, and Sec. 107 regarding communications regarding telehealth and interstate licensure requirements. Medicare RAC reform and use of step therapy in Medicare and health insurance coverage including related provisions in H.R. 2630/S. 652, the Safe Step Act. Enhance Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation quality initiatives and patient access to Medicare Part B covered drugs, including monitor CMMI Medicare Part B drug-related demonstrations.
Lower Costs, More Transparency Act
Client: LUNDBECK PHARMACEUTICALS LLC · Firm: CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
Issues regarding Pill Penalty caused by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) P.L. No: 117-169, drug pricing and efforts to create a Neuroscience Center of Excellence at FDA. PBM Issues, including S.2973 - Modernizing and Ensuring PBM Accountability Act and H.R.5378 - Lower Costs, More Transparency Act. Issues regarding effective solutions for improving clinical care in long-term care settings and other solutions aimed at improving the diagnosis and management of neuropsychiatric symptoms (NPS) in dementia.
Lower Costs, More Transparency Act
Client: PHYSICIAN-LED HEALTHCARE FOR AMERICA (FORMERLY PHYSICIAN HOSPITALS OF AMERICA) · Firm: CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
Repeal Section 6001 of the Affordable Care Act - section 6001 prohibits expansion of physician-led hospitals - including related provisions in H.R. 977/S. 470, the Patient Access to Higher Quality Care Act; and in H.R. 9001, the Physician Led and Rural Access to Quality Care Act, to revise certain physician self-referral exemptions relating to physician-owned hospitals in rural areas; and related issues regarding hospital competition and consolidation. Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation demonstration to expand patient access to physician-led hospitals. Reform Medicare Advantage prior authorization, including related provisions in: H.R. 4968, the GOLD Card Act; H.R. 4822, the Health Care Price Transparency Act; H.R. 5378, the Lower Costs, More Transparency Act; and S. 4518/S. 4532/H.R. 8702, to establish requirements with respect to the use of prior authorization under Medicare Advantage plans. Advocacy related to H.R. 8246, Second Chances for Rural Hospitals Act, and access to physician-led entities.
Lower Costs, More Transparency Act
Client: PHYSICIAN-LED HEALTHCARE FOR AMERICA (FORMERLY PHYSICIAN HOSPITALS OF AMERICA) · Firm: CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
Repeal Section 6001 of the Affordable Care Act - section 6001 prohibits expansion of physician-led hospitals - including related provisions in H.R. 977/S. 470, the Patient Access to Higher Quality Care Act; and in Draft Legislation by Rep. Burgess to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to revise certain physician self-referral exemptions relating to physician-owned hospitals in rural areas; and related issues regarding hospital competition and consolidation. Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation demonstration to expand patient access to physician-led hospitals. Reform Medicare Advantage prior authorization, including related provisions in the GOLD Card Act, H.R. 4968; H.R. 4822, the Health Care Price Transparency Act - including requirements for Medicare Advantage electronic prior authorization and real-time decisions; and prior authorization transparency provisions in H.R. 4822, and H.R. 5378, the Lower Costs, More Transparency Act.
Lower Costs, More Transparency Act
Client: NATIONAL COMMUNITY PHARMACISTS ASSOCIATION (NCPA) · Firm: CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
Legislative and regulatory issues related to independent pharmacists. PBM Issues, including S.2973 - Modernizing and Ensuring PBM Accountability Act. H.R.5378 - Lower Costs, More Transparency Act.
Lower Costs, More Transparency Act
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OPHTHALMOLOGY · Firm: CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
Update and reforms to Medicare payments for physicians and implementation of related provisions of the Medicare Access and CHIP ReauthorizationAct (MACRA), including regulatory relief for physicians in the MACRA Quality Payment Program, evaluation and management (E/M) codes andrelated legislative issues related to payment for E/M codes, and qualified clinical data registries, including Medicare physician payment provisions in:(1) S. 3430, the Better Mental Health Care, Lower-Cost Drugs, and Extenders Act, Sec. 403 to extend work geographic index floor under Medicare; Sec. 404 to extend incentive payments for participation in eligible alternative payment models; and Sec. 407 to increase support for physicians and other professionals in adjusting to Medicare payment changes; (2) H.R. 6545, the Physician Fee Schedule Update and Improvements Act, including provisions to increase the work geographic index, increase the Medicare physician fee schedule conversion factor and extend and modify incentive payments for participation in eligible alternative payment models; and (3) H.R. 4366, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024, P.L. 118-42: Sec.304, Extending Incentive Payments for Participation in Eligible Alternative Payment Models; and Sec. 305, Temporary Payment Increase under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule to Account for Exceptional Circumstances and Atypical Timing of Enactment. Maintain patient access to In-Office Ancillary Services. Issues related to adequate network coverage for ophthalmology care within Medicare Advantage plans and advocate for relief from prior authorization requirements under Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D plans, including related provisions in: H.R. 4822, the Health Care Price Transparency Act; H.R. 5378, the Lower Costs, More Transparency Act; and S. 4518/S. 4532/H.R. 8702, to establish requirements with respect to the use of prior authorization under Medicare Advantage plans. MA plan provider directory accuracy issues, including related provisions in S. 3430, the Better Mental Health Care, Lower Cost Drugs, and Extenders Act of 2023, in Sec. 109, to require MA plans to maintain accurate provider directories on a public website. Legislative issues regarding implementation of Meaningful Use of Electronic Health Records. Medicare reimbursement for telemedicine, including related provisions in S. 3430, the Better Mental Health Care, Lower Costs Drugs, and Extenders Act, including Sec. 105 regarding Medicare payment for mental health services furnished through telehealth, and Sec. 107 regarding communications regarding telehealth and interstate licensure requirements; H.R. 7623, The Telehealth Modernization Act of 2024; SEC. 101. Extension of Certain Telehealth Flexibilities; H.R. 8261, the Preserving Telehealth, Hospital, and Ambulance Access Act; Section 2, extending Medicare Telehealth Flexibilities. Medicare RAC reform and use of step therapy in Medicare and health insurance coverage including related provisions in H.R. 2630/S. 652, the SafeStep Act. Enhance Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation quality initiatives and patient access to Medicare Part B covered drugs, including monitor CMMI Medicare Part B drug-related demonstrations.
Medicare PBM Accountability Act
Client: ASTELLAS PHARMA US, INC. · Firm: CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
Issues related to Medicare Part D and prescription drug pricing and patient access, including monitor implementation of related provisions in H.R. 5376, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (P.L. 117-169), including provisions in Title 1, Subtitle B - Prescription Drug Pricing Reform: Part 1, Lowering Prices Through Drug Price Negotiation; Part 2, Prescription Drug Inflation Rebates; and Part 3, Part D Improvements and Maximum Out-of-Pocket Cap for Medicare Beneficiaries. Issues related to pharmacy benefit manager transparency, including related provisions in S. 2973, the Modernizing and Ensuring PBM Accountability Act, H.R. 5378, the Lower Costs, More Transparency Act, H.R. 4822, the Health Care Price Transparency Act; H.R. 2880, the Protecting Patients Against PBM Abuses Act, including provisions to establish new requirements for PBMs in Medicare Part D; and H.R. 5385, the Medicare PBM Accountability Act, including provisions to enhance PBM reporting requirements and reporting drug pricing information to HHS.
S.4753 - Energy Permitting Reform Act of 2024; S. 2651, the SITE Act; S. 1456, the SPUR Act; S. 1399, the Building American Energy Security Act; S. 1521, Community and Hydropower Improvement Act; S.914, Energy Threat Analysis Center Establishment Act; H.R. 4505, the Hydropower Clean Energy Future Act; H.R. 6747, the Clean Electricity and Transmission Acceleration Act; H.R. 6185, the GRID Act; PEER Act discussion draft; H.R. 6747, Clean Electricity and Transmission Acceleration Act; S. 2827, BIG WIRES; S. 4027, the SPEED and Reliability Act; H.R.1389, GRID Act; S. 4719- Guaranteeing Resilient Installations for Defense (GRID) Act of 2024; H.R. 5075, Ethics in Energy Act; H.R. 7624/S. 3918, the Advancing GETs Act; H.R.7171/S. 3627, Distribution Transformer Efficiency and Supply Chain Reliability Act of 2024; H.R. 2864, Countering CCP Drones Act; H.R. 8416 - Drones for First Responders Act; H.R. 9083- SECURE Grid Act; American Privacy Rights Act; Energy storage generally; Minimum transfer capability; Federal Power Act; Artificial intelligence issues generally; Load growth, reliability, and resource adequacy generally; Data center issues generally; National Interest Electric Transmission Corridors; Nuclear issues generally; Draft legislation related to electric sector emissions reductions; Draft legislation related to offshore wind; Draft legislation related to public safety power shutoffs; Hydrogen policy generally; Electricity transmission and distribution infrastructure generally; Electric transmission policy; Clean energy issues generally; Clean energy technologies generally; Energy storage issues generally; Energy efficiency issues generally; FERC Orders 1920, 2022, 2023; 1977; FERC nominees; FERC issues generally; Offshore wind issues generally; Issues related to energy grid supply chain; Hydropower licensing and re-licensing; Hydrogen policy generally; Draft legislation related to cybersecurity; Draft legislation related to security and data; Distribution transformers.
S. 2651, the SITE Act; S. 1456, the SPUR Act; S. 1399, the Building American Energy Security Act; S. 1521, Community and Hydropower Improvement Act; S.914, Energy Threat Analysis Center Establishment Act; H.R. 4505, the Hydropower Clean Energy Future Act; H.R. 6747, the Clean Electricity and Transmission Acceleration Act; H.R. 4505, the Hydropower Clean Energy Future Act; H.R. 6185, the GRID Act PEER Act discussion draft; H.R. 6747, Clean Electricity and Transmission Acceleration Act; S. 2827, BIG WIRES; S. 4027, the SPEED and Reliability Act; H.R.1389, GRID Act H.R. 5075, Ethics in Energy Act; H.R. 7624/S. 3918, the Advancing GETs Act; H.R.7171/S. 3627, Distribution Transformer Efficiency and Supply Chain Reliability Act of 2024 H.R. 2864, Countering CCP Drones Act Minimum transfer capability; Federal Power Act; Artificial intelligence issues generally; Data center issues generally; Draft legislation related to transmission; Draft legislation related to electric vehicle charging infrastructure Draft legislation related to offshore wind; Draft legislation related to public safety power shutoffs; Hydrogen policy generally; Electricity transmission and distribution infrastructure generally; Electric transmission policy; Clean energy issues generally; Clean energy technologies generally; Energy storage issues generally; Energy efficiency issues generally; FERC issues generally; Offshore wind issues generally; Issues related to energy grid supply chain; Issues related to reliability and resource adequacy generally; Hydropower licensing and re-licensing; Hydrogen policy generally; Draft legislation related to cybersecurity; Draft legislation related to security and data; Distribution transformers.
Advocacy for improving the NIL (name image likeness) program.
2024 · fourth_quarter · 4T
Advocacy on behalf of Americas wireless industry for legislative and regulatory policies that foster greater innovation, investment and economic growth. Proposals related to cellular signal blocking in restricted areas. Matters related to transmission of emergency alert messages. Matters related to spectrum and wireless service. Advocacy related to government-administered 5G. Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
ST. CHARLES HEALTH SYSTEM, INC. via CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
2024 · fourth_quarter · 4T
Advocacy for federal funding resources targeted to rural communities, health care providers, and research initiatives.
Advocacy for federal funding resources targeted to rural communities, health care providers, and research initiatives.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
MEDICAL IMAGING & TECHNOLOGY ALLIANCE (MITA) via CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
2024 · fourth_quarter · 4T
Issues related to appropriate payment legislation for diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals. H.R.1199 - Facilitating Innovative Nuclear Diagnostics Act of 2023.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
ST. CHARLES HEALTH SYSTEM, INC. via CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
2024 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Advocacy for federal funding resources targeted to rural communities, health care providers, and research initiatives.
Advocacy for federal funding resources targeted to rural communities, health care providers, and research initiatives.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
PBM ACCOUNTABILITY PROJECT via CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
2024 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Issues regarding Pharmaceutical Benefit Manager reforms.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
PARAMOUNT GLOBAL (FORMERLY VIACOMCBS INC.) via CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
2024 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Issues regarding media contracts, data privacy, antitrust and AI in copyright.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
SB TECHNOLOGY, INC. (SANDBOXAQ) via CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
2024 · third_quarter · 3T
Issues regarding quantum and AI technologies, and their related applications (including cryptography security solutions).
Filing targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
EDISON ELECTRIC INSTITUTE via CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
2024 · fourth_quarter · Q4
S.4753 - Energy Permitting Reform Act of 2024; S. 2651, the SITE Act; S. 1456, the SPUR Act; S. 1399, the Building American Energy Security Act; S. 1521, Community and Hydropower Improvement Act; S.914, Energy Threat Analysis Center Establishment Act; H.R. 4505, the Hydropower Clean Energy Future Act; H.R. 6747, the Clean Electricity and Transmission Acceleration Act; H.R. 6185, the GRID Act; PEER Act discussion draft; H.R. 6747, Clean Electricity and Transmission Acceleration Act; S. 2827, BIG WIRES; S. 4027, the SPEED and Reliability Act; H.R.1389, GRID Act; S. 4719/H.R. 1389- Guaranteeing Resilient Installations for Defense (GRID) Act of 2024; H.R. 5075, Ethics in Energy Act; H.R. 7624/S. 3918, the Advancing GETs Act; H.R.7171/S. 3627, Distribution Transformer Efficiency and Supply Chain Reliability Act of 2024 H.R. 2864, Countering CCP Drones Act H.R. 8416 - Drones for First Responders Act; H.R. 9083- SECURE Grid Act; American Privacy Rights Act; S. 4664- Department of Energy AI Act; Energy storage generally; Minimum transfer capability; Federal Power Act; Artificial intelligence issues generally; Load growth, reliability, and resource adequacy generally; Data center issues generally; National Interest Electric Transmission Corridors; Nuclear issues generally; Draft legislation related to electric sector emissions reductions; Draft legislation related to offshore wind; Draft legislation related to public safety power shutoffs; Hydrogen policy generally; Electricity transmission and distribution infrastructure generally; Electric transmission policy; Clean energy issues generally; Clean energy technologies generally; Energy storage issues generally; Energy efficiency issues generally; FERC Orders 1920, 2022, 2023; 1977; FERC nominees; FERC issues generally; Offshore wind issues generally; Issues related to energy grid supply chain; Hydropower licensing and re-licensing; Hydrogen policy generally; Draft legislation related to cybersecurity; Draft legislation related to security and data; Distribution transformers.
NATIONAL BUSINESS AVIATION ASSOCIATION INC via CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
2024 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Legislative efforts relating to various non-tax issues concerning business aviation, including appropriations matters.
Legislative efforts relating to the budget, the implementation of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, extensions of various expired or expiring TCJA provisions, with a focus on any impact on general aviation; monitor legislative efforts to reauthorize programs related to the Federal Aviation Administration, with a focus on any impact on general aviation. Monitor implementation of tax aspects of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (P.L. No: 117-169), including energy-related tax provisions. Advice and advocacy related to proposals in the Administrations FY 25 budget recommendation involving increased excise taxes on general aviation and modifications to certain depreciation rules.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
THE ADVERTISING COALITION via CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
2024 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Maintaining the treatment of advertising as a fully deductible ordinary and necessary business expense.
Advocacy for First Amendment rights of media and advertising professional organizations.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
JSH&W LLP ON BEHALF OF U.S. SAVINGS BOND COALITION via CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
2024 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Legislative issues regarding savings bonds in FY 2025 House and Senate Financial Services and General Government Appropriations legislation. Legislative and regulatory issues regarding savings bonds under USC Title 31, including as part of FY 2025 House and Senate Financial Services and General Government Appropriations legislation.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
MERCK & COMPANY, INC. via CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
2024 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Medicare Coverage and Reimbursement issues, including issues related to the Medicare Part B and D Coverage. Issues related to drug pricing.
Package Inserts/E-Labeling Issues (H.R. 1503 Prescription Information Modernization Act of 2023). Issues related to the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
PHYSICIAN-LED HEALTHCARE FOR AMERICA (FORMERLY PHYSICIAN HOSPITALS OF AMERICA) via CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
2024 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Repeal Section 6001 of the Affordable Care Act - section 6001 prohibits expansion of physician-led hospitals - including related provisions in H.R. 977/S. 470, the Patient Access to Higher Quality Care Act; and in H.R. 9001, the Physician Led and Rural Access to Quality Care Act, to revise certain physician self-referral exemptions relating to physician-owned hospitals in rural areas; and related issues regarding hospital competition and consolidation. Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation demonstration to expand patient access to physician-led hospitals. Reform Medicare Advantage prior authorization, including related provisions in: H.R. 4968, the GOLD Card Act; H.R. 4822, the Health Care Price Transparency Act; H.R. 5378, the Lower Costs, More Transparency Act; and S. 4518/S. 4532/H.R. 8702, to establish requirements with respect to the use of prior authorization under Medicare Advantage plans. Advocacy related to H.R. 8246, Second Chances for Rural Hospitals Act, and access to physician-led entities.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
HEALTHCARE LEADERSHIP COUNCIL via CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
2024 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Monitor implementation of healthcare quality, cost, and access and related health care reform efforts. Monitor implementation of health provisions in the American Rescue Plan Act, P.L. 117-2, and Inflation Reduction Act, P.L. 117-169. Enhance preventive health in health care, including related provisions in H.R. 766/S. 114, the Preventive Health Savings Act, to amend the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 with respect to the scoring of preventive health savings. Medicare reimbursement for telemedicine, including related provisions in: H.R. 7623, the Telehealth Modernization Act of 2024 - Sec. 101, Extension of Certain Telehealth Flexibilities; and H.R. 8261, the Preserving Telehealth, Hospital, and Ambulance Access Act - Sec. 2, Extending Medicare Telehealth Flexibilities. Advocate for extending Medicare flexibilities in telehealth as part of H.R. ____ Further Continuing Appropriations and Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2025.
Enhance Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation quality initiatives.
GENENTECH via CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
2024 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Implementation issues affecting patient access to Medicare covered pharmaceuticals and biologics, including reimbursement adequacy, Medicare Parts B and D benefit parameters, coverage, and reimbursement requirements, including related provisions in H.R. 5376, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (P.L. 117-169): Title 1, Subtitle B - Prescription Drug Pricing Reform: Part 1, Lowering Prices Through Drug Price Negotiation; Part 2, Prescription Drug Inflation Rebates; and Part 3, Part D Improvements and Maximum Out-of-Pocket Cap for Medicare Beneficiaries. Enhance Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation quality initiatives and patient access to Medicare Part B covered drugs, including advocacy related to the Most Favored Nation and related demonstration initiatives.
340B Program issues and patient access to pharmaceuticals, including related provisions in H.R. 3290, to amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to ensure transparency and oversight of the 340B drug discount program." Legislative issues associated with patient access to treatment, including: the CMMI Most Favored Nation and related demonstration initiatives; and step therapy, including related provisions in H.R. 2630/S. 652, the Safe Step Act. Medical Supply Chain, including issues related to a new rating system; targeted action to support the diversification of certain supplies; additional funding to the Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) and more diverse stockpile; increasing flexibility for supply chains. Enhanced FDA reporting and risk mitigation plans for certain medicines. Incentives for antimicrobial and antiviral research, medical countermeasures, and novel product development.
FOOD FIX CAMPAIGN ACTION, INC. via CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
2024 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Support improvement in nutrition, food as medicine, and chronic disease issues especially in the elderly, including advocacy on: a unified national strategy related to hunger and nutrition; a Food as Medicine pilot program; funding and guidance on nutrition education and training for physicians and health care providers and research on the role of nutrition in diet-related disease, including related provisions in: H.R. 9631, to provide for the establishment or expansion of Food as Medicine programs; and S. 2840, the Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act to: (1) require HHS, in consultation with USDA, to create a strategic plan to improve health outcomes related to chronic conditions; and (2) require the HHS strategic plan to recommend ways to enable federally funded community health centers to provide produce prescriptions, medically tailored groceries, and medically tailored meals, and issue recommendations for reimbursement for such services in other federal programs.
Advocacy on Medicare Food as Medicine, improvements to Medicare services related to nutrition clinical care and related physician and hospital reimbursement. Support medically tailored meals for Medicare beneficiaries, including provisions in H.R. 6780, the Medically Tailored Home-Delivered Meals Demonstration Pilot Act, and S. 2133, the Medically Tailored Home-Delivered Meals Demonstration Act. Monitor H.R. 8816, the American Medical Innovation and Investment Act, as amended by the Ways and Means Committee to add Sec. 7, to add a medically-tailored home-delivered meals demonstration program in Medicare.
CALIFORNIA DENTAL ASSOCIATION via CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
2024 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Advocacy related to dental care for Veterans in FY 2024 MilCon/VA Appropriations Measure, and research funding on medically necessary dental coverage for seniors in FY 2024 and FY 2025 appropriations measures.
Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation demonstration for periodontal services for targeted, low-income Medicare beneficiaries. Implementation of Medicare medically necessary dental coverage and patient access issues; and monitor Medicare dental coverage issues.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
IPSEN BIOPHARMACEUTICALS, INC. via CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
2024 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Ensure Medicare beneficiary access to Medicare covered prescription drugs and enable beneficiaries to spread cost-sharing requirements, including monitor implementation of related provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act, P.L. 117-169.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
AMERICAN BANKERS ASSOCIATION HSA COUNCIL via CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
2024 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Issues related to Health Savings Accounts.
Issues related to Health Savings Accounts.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, White House Office
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OPHTHALMOLOGY via CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
2024 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Adequacy of Medicare physician payments for physicians and implementation of the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act, including related provisions in: (1) S. 4935 Physician Fee Stabilization Act and H.R. 6545, the Physician Fee Schedule Update and Improvements Act, including provisions to increase the work geographic index, increase the Medicare physician fee schedule conversion factor and extend and modify incentive payments for participation in eligible alternative payment models; (2) H.R. 6683, the Preserving Seniors Access to Physicians Act; (3) H.R. 2474, the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act; and (4) HR ____ Further Continuing Appropriations and Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2025-related to physician payment adjustment of 2.5%. Issues related to adequate network coverage for ophthalmology care within Medicare Advantage plans and advocate for relief from prior authorization requirements under Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D plans, including related provisions in: H.R. 4822, the Health Care Price Transparency Act; H.R. 5378, the Lower Costs, More Transparency Act; and S. 4518/S. 4532/H.R. 8702, to establish requirements with respect to the use of prior authorization under Medicare Advantage plans. Medicare reimbursement for telemedicine, including related provisions in S. 3430, the Better Mental Health Care, Lower Costs Drugs, and Extenders Act, including Sec. 105 regarding Medicare payment for mental health services furnished through telehealth, and Sec. 107 regarding communications regarding telehealth and interstate licensure requirements; H.R. 7623, The Telehealth Modernization Act of 2024; SEC. 101. Extension of Certain Telehealth Flexibilities; H.R. 8261, the Preserving Telehealth, Hospital, and Ambulance Access Act; Section 2, extending Medicare Telehealth Flexibilities. Use of step therapy in Medicare and health insurance coverage, including related provisions in H.R. 2630/S. 652, the Safe Step Act. Enhance Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation quality initiatives and patient access to Medicare Part B covered drugs, including monitor CMMI Medicare Part B drug-related demonstrations.
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY via CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
2024 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Update and reforms to Medicare payments for physicians and implementation of related provisions of the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA), including regulatory relief for physicians in the MACRA Quality Payment Program, evaluation and management (E/M) codes and related legislative issues related to payment for E/M codes, and qualified clinical data registries, including related provisions in S. 4935 Physician Fee Stabilization Act, H.R. 6545, the Physician Fee Schedule Update and Improvements Act; H.R. 2474, the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act; and H.R. 6683, the Preserving Seniors' Access to Physicians Act of 2023. Issues related to adequate network coverage for dermatologic care within Medicare Advantage plans and advocate for relief from prior authorization requirements under Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D plans, including related provisions in S. 4518/S. 4532/H.R. 8702, to establish requirements with respect to the use of prior authorization under Medicare Advantage plans.
Filing targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
MEDICAL IMAGING & TECHNOLOGY ALLIANCE (MITA) via CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
2024 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Issues related to appropriate payment legislation for diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals. H.R.1199 - Facilitating Innovative Nuclear Diagnostics Act of 2023.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE via CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
2024 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Issues regarding aerial security, S.1631/H.R. 4333 - Safeguarding the Homeland from the Threats Posed by Unmanned Aircraft Systems Act of 2023.
Issues regarding stadium construction; RFK stadium revitalization H.R.4984 - D.C. Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium Campus Revitalization Act.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
GOVERNMENT OF ONTARIO - MINISTRY OF INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS via CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
2024 · fourth_quarter · Q4
US-Ontario (Canada) trade and security issues.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
ELECTRICITY CANADA via CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
2024 · fourth_quarter · 4T
Issues regarding cross-border transmission of electricity.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
2024 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Advocacy on behalf of Americas wireless industry for legislative and regulatory policies that foster greater innovation, investment and economic growth. Proposals related to cellular signal blocking in restricted areas. Matters related to transmission of emergency alert messages. Matters related to spectrum and wireless service. Advocacy related to government-administered 5G. Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
BLUE EARTH DIAGNOSTICS, INC. via CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
2024 · fourth_quarter · Q4
To gain support for adequate Medicare reimbursement for diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals; H.R.1199 - Facilitating Innovative Nuclear Diagnostics Act of 2023.
To gain support for adequate Medicare reimbursement for diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals; H.R.1199 - Facilitating Innovative Nuclear Diagnostics Act of 2023.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
REBUILD LOCAL NEWS COALITION/ THE GROUND TRUTH PROJECT, INC. via CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
2024 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Tax policy issues affecting local news organizations, including tax credits and payroll tax relief. H.R. 4756 - Community News and Small Business Support Act.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
NATIONAL COMMUNITY PHARMACISTS ASSOCIATION (NCPA) via CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
2024 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Legislative and regulatory issues related to independent pharmacists. PBM Issues, including S.2973 - Modernizing and Ensuring PBM Accountability Act. H.R.5378 - Lower Costs, More Transparency Act.
Monitoring legislative and regulatory issues related to pharmacies. Medicaid prescription drug reimbursement.
Filing targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
LUNDBECK PHARMACEUTICALS LLC via CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
2024 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Issues regarding Pill Penalty caused by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) P.L. No: 117-169, drug pricing and efforts to create a Neuroscience Center of Excellence at FDA. PBM Issues, including S.2973 - Modernizing and Ensuring PBM Accountability Act.
Issues regarding Pill Penalty caused by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) P.L. No: 117-169, drug pricing and efforts to create a Neuroscience Center of Excellence at FDA. PBM Issues, including S.2973 - Modernizing and Ensuring PBM Accountability Act and H.R.5378 - Lower Costs, More Transparency Act. Issues regarding effective solutions for improving clinical care in long-term care settings and other solutions aimed at improving the diagnosis and management of neuropsychiatric symptoms (NPS) in dementia.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION via CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
2024 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Legislative and regulatory issues related to physical therapy. Workforce issues, including S.2459 - Enabling More of the Physical and Occupational Workforce to Engage in Rehabilitation Act. Pelvic Health, including H.R.2480 - Optimizing Postpartum Outcomes Act of 2023 and issues related to PT in the military. Remove Duplicative Unnecessary Clerical Exchanges Act or REDUCE Act (H.R. 7279).
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
AMERICAN COLLEGE OF EMERGENCY PHYSICIANS via CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
2024 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Legislative and regulatory issues related to emergency medicine, including surprise medical billing, mental health, Medicare payment, workforce issues, drug shortages and rural emergency hospitals, including H.R.7153 / S.3679, Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Reauthorization Act.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
ADP LLC via CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
2024 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Monitoring tax-related issues, including the Work Opportunity Tax Credit.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
SB TECHNOLOGY, INC. (SANDBOXAQ) via CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
2024 · third_quarter · Q3
Issues regarding quantum and AI technologies, and their related applications (including cryptography security solutions).
Filing targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
REBUILD LOCAL NEWS COALITION/ THE GROUND TRUTH PROJECT, INC. via CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
2024 · third_quarter · Q3
Tax policy issues affecting local news organizations, including tax credits and payroll tax relief. H.R. 4756 - Community News and Small Business Support Act.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
NATIONAL COMMUNITY PHARMACISTS ASSOCIATION (NCPA) via CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
2024 · third_quarter · Q3
Legislative and regulatory issues related to independent pharmacists. PBM Issues, including S.2973 - Modernizing and Ensuring PBM Accountability Act. H.R.5378 - Lower Costs, More Transparency Act.
Monitoring legislative and regulatory issues related to pharmacies. Medicaid prescription drug reimbursement.
Filing targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE via CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
2024 · third_quarter · Q3
Issues regarding aerial security, S.1631/H.R. 4333 - Safeguarding the Homeland from the Threats Posed by Unmanned Aircraft Systems Act of 2023.
Issues regarding stadium construction; RFK stadium revitalization H.R.4984 - D.C. Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium Campus Revitalization Act.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
LUNDBECK PHARMACEUTICALS LLC via CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
2024 · third_quarter · Q3
Issues regarding Pill Penalty caused by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) P.L. No: 117-169, drug pricing and efforts to create a Neuroscience Center of Excellence at FDA. PBM Issues, including S.2973 - Modernizing and Ensuring PBM Accountability Act and H.R.5378 - Lower Costs, More Transparency Act. Issues regarding effective solutions for improving clinical care in long-term care settings and other solutions aimed at improving the diagnosis and management of neuropsychiatric symptoms (NPS) in dementia.
Issues regarding Pill Penalty caused by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) P.L. No: 117-169, drug pricing and efforts to create a Neuroscience Center of Excellence at FDA. PBM Issues, including S.2973 - Modernizing and Ensuring PBM Accountability Act.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
GOVERNMENT OF ONTARIO - MINISTRY OF INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS via CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
2024 · third_quarter · Q3
US-Ontario (Canada) bilateral relations.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
FOOD FIX CAMPAIGN ACTION, INC. via CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
2024 · third_quarter · Q3
Support regenerative organic agriculture, improvements in nutrition, and food as medicine, including nutrition and chronic disease related improvements to SNAP-Ed, and advocacy related to the 2023 Farm Bill reauthorization.
Advocacy for provisions related to a national strategy related to hunger and nutrition and Food is Medicine initiatives in FY 2024 and FY 2025 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations measures.
Advocacy on Medicare Food as Medicine, improvements to Medicare services related to nutrition clinical care and related physician and hospital reimbursement. Support medically tailored meals for Medicare beneficiaries, including provisions in H.R. 6780, the Medically Tailored Home-Delivered Meals Demonstration Pilot Act, and S. 2133, the Medically Tailored Home-Delivered Meals Demonstration Act. Monitor H.R. 8816, the American Medical Innovation and Investment Act, as amended by the Ways and Means Committee to add Sec. 7, to add a medically-tailored home-delivered meals demonstration program in Medicare.
THE ADVERTISING COALITION via CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
2024 · third_quarter · Q3
Advocacy for First Amendment rights of media and advertising professional organizations.
Maintaining the treatment of advertising as a fully deductible ordinary and necessary business expense.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
PARAMOUNT GLOBAL (FORMERLY VIACOMCBS INC.) via CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
2024 · third_quarter · Q3
Issues regarding media contracts, data privacy and antitrust matters.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
MERCK & COMPANY, INC. via CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
2024 · third_quarter · Q3
Medicare Coverage and Reimbursement issues, including issues related to the Medicare Part B and D Coverage. Issues related to drug pricing.
Package Inserts/E-Labeling Issues (H.R. 1503 Prescription Information Modernization Act of 2023). Issues related to the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
AMERICAN BANKERS ASSOCIATION HSA COUNCIL via CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
2024 · third_quarter · Q3
Issues related to Health Savings Accounts.
Issues related to Health Savings Accounts.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, White House Office
NATIONAL BUSINESS AVIATION ASSOCIATION INC via CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
2024 · third_quarter · Q3
Legislative efforts relating to the budget, the implementation of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, extensions of various expired or expiring TCJA provisions, with a focus on any impact on general aviation; monitor legislative efforts to reauthorize programs related to the Federal Aviation Administration, with a focus on any impact on general aviation. Monitor implementation of tax aspects of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (P.L. No: 117-169), including energy-related tax provisions. Advice and advocacy related to proposals in the Administrations FY 25 budget recommendation involving increased excise taxes on general aviation and modifications to certain depreciation rules.
Legislative efforts relating to various non-tax issues concerning business aviation, including appropriations matters.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
JSH&W LLP ON BEHALF OF U.S. SAVINGS BOND COALITION via CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
2024 · third_quarter · Q3
Legislative issues regarding savings bonds in FY 2025 House and Senate Financial Services and General Government Appropriations legislation. Legislative and regulatory issues regarding savings bonds under USC Title 31, including as part of FY 2025 House and Senate Financial Services and General Government Appropriations legislation.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
PHYSICIAN-LED HEALTHCARE FOR AMERICA (FORMERLY PHYSICIAN HOSPITALS OF AMERICA) via CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
2024 · third_quarter · Q3
Repeal Section 6001 of the Affordable Care Act - section 6001 prohibits expansion of physician-led hospitals - including related provisions in H.R. 977/S. 470, the Patient Access to Higher Quality Care Act; and in H.R. 9001, the Physician Led and Rural Access to Quality Care Act, to revise certain physician self-referral exemptions relating to physician-owned hospitals in rural areas; and related issues regarding hospital competition and consolidation. Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation demonstration to expand patient access to physician-led hospitals. Reform Medicare Advantage prior authorization, including related provisions in: H.R. 4968, the GOLD Card Act; H.R. 4822, the Health Care Price Transparency Act; H.R. 5378, the Lower Costs, More Transparency Act; and S. 4518/S. 4532/H.R. 8702, to establish requirements with respect to the use of prior authorization under Medicare Advantage plans. Advocacy related to H.R. 8246, Second Chances for Rural Hospitals Act, and access to physician-led entities.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
HEALTHCARE LEADERSHIP COUNCIL via CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
2024 · third_quarter · Q3
Enhance Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation quality initiatives.
Monitor implementation of healthcare quality, cost, and access and related health care reform efforts. Monitor implementation of health provisions in the American Rescue Plan Act, P.L. 117-2, and Inflation Reduction Act, P.L. 117-169. Enhance preventive health in health care, including related provisions in H.R. 766/S. 114, the Preventive Health Savings Act, to amend the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 with respect to the scoring of preventive health savings. Medicare reimbursement for telemedicine, including related provisions in: H.R. 7623, the Telehealth Modernization Act of 2024 - Sec. 101, Extension of Certain Telehealth Flexibilities; and H.R. 8261, the Preserving Telehealth, Hospital, and Ambulance Access Act - Sec. 2, Extending Medicare Telehealth Flexibilities.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
GENENTECH via CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
2024 · third_quarter · Q3
340B Program issues and patient access to pharmaceuticals, including related provisions in H.R. 3290, to amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to ensure transparency and oversight of the 340B drug discount program." Legislative issues associated with patient access to treatment, including: the CMMI Most Favored Nation and related demonstration initiatives; and step therapy, including related provisions in H.R. 2630/S. 652, the Safe Step Act. Medical Supply Chain, including issues related to a new rating system; targeted action to support the diversification of certain supplies; additional funding to the Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) and more diverse stockpile; increasing flexibility for supply chains. Enhanced FDA reporting and risk mitigation plans for certain medicines. Incentives for antimicrobial and antiviral research, medical countermeasures, and novel product development.
Implementation issues affecting patient access to Medicare covered pharmaceuticals and biologics, including reimbursement adequacy, Medicare Parts B and D benefit parameters, coverage, and reimbursement requirements, including related provisions in H.R. 5376, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (P.L. 117-169): Title 1, Subtitle B - Prescription Drug Pricing Reform: Part 1, Lowering Prices Through Drug Price Negotiation; Part 2, Prescription Drug Inflation Rebates; and Part 3, Part D Improvements and Maximum Out-of-Pocket Cap for Medicare Beneficiaries. Enhance Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation quality initiatives and patient access to Medicare Part B covered drugs, including advocacy related to the Most Favored Nation and related demonstration initiatives.
CALIFORNIA DENTAL ASSOCIATION via CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
2024 · third_quarter · Q3
Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation demonstration for periodontal services for targeted, low-income Medicare beneficiaries. Implementation of Medicare medically necessary dental coverage and patient access issues; and monitor Medicare dental coverage issues.
Advocacy related to dental care for Veterans in FY 2024 MilCon/VA Appropriations Measure, and research funding on medically necessary dental coverage for seniors in FY 2024 and FY 2025 appropriations measures.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OPHTHALMOLOGY via CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
2024 · third_quarter · Q3
Legislative issues relating to vision care within the VA Health System.
Adequacy of Medicare physician payments for physicians and implementation of the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act, including related provisions in: (1) S. 4935 Physician Fee Stabilization Act and H.R. 6545, the Physician Fee Schedule Update and Improvements Act, including provisions to increase the work geographic index, increase the Medicare physician fee schedule conversion factor and extend and modify incentive payments for participation in eligible alternative payment models; (2) H.R. 6683, the Preserving Seniors Access to Physicians Act; and (3) H.R. 2474, the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act. Issues related to adequate network coverage for ophthalmology care within Medicare Advantage plans and advocate for relief from prior authorization requirements under Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D plans, including related provisions in: H.R. 4822, the Health Care Price Transparency Act; H.R. 5378, the Lower Costs, More Transparency Act; and S. 4518/S. 4532/H.R. 8702, to establish requirements with respect to the use of prior authorization under Medicare Advantage plans. Medicare reimbursement for telemedicine, including related provisions in S. 3430, the Better Mental Health Care, Lower Costs Drugs, and Extenders Act, including Sec. 105 regarding Medicare payment for mental health services furnished through telehealth, and Sec. 107 regarding communications regarding telehealth and interstate licensure requirements; H.R. 7623, The Telehealth Modernization Act of 2024; SEC. 101. Extension of Certain Telehealth Flexibilities; H.R. 8261, the Preserving Telehealth, Hospital, and Ambulance Access Act; Section 2, extending Medicare Telehealth Flexibilities. Use of step therapy in Medicare and health insurance coverage, including related provisions in H.R. 2630/S. 652, the Safe Step Act. Enhance Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation quality initiatives and patient access to Medicare Part B covered drugs, including monitor CMMI Medicare Part B drug-related demonstrations.
IPSEN BIOPHARMACEUTICALS, INC. via CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
2024 · third_quarter · Q3
Ensure Medicare beneficiary access to Medicare covered prescription drugs and enable beneficiaries to spread cost-sharing requirements, including monitor implementation of related provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act, P.L. 117-169.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
EDISON ELECTRIC INSTITUTE via CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
2024 · third_quarter · Q3
S.4753 - Energy Permitting Reform Act of 2024; S. 2651, the SITE Act; S. 1456, the SPUR Act; S. 1399, the Building American Energy Security Act; S. 1521, Community and Hydropower Improvement Act; S.914, Energy Threat Analysis Center Establishment Act; H.R. 4505, the Hydropower Clean Energy Future Act; H.R. 6747, the Clean Electricity and Transmission Acceleration Act; H.R. 6185, the GRID Act; PEER Act discussion draft; H.R. 6747, Clean Electricity and Transmission Acceleration Act; S. 2827, BIG WIRES; S. 4027, the SPEED and Reliability Act; H.R.1389, GRID Act; S. 4719- Guaranteeing Resilient Installations for Defense (GRID) Act of 2024; H.R. 5075, Ethics in Energy Act; H.R. 7624/S. 3918, the Advancing GETs Act; H.R.7171/S. 3627, Distribution Transformer Efficiency and Supply Chain Reliability Act of 2024; H.R. 2864, Countering CCP Drones Act; H.R. 8416 - Drones for First Responders Act; H.R. 9083- SECURE Grid Act; American Privacy Rights Act; Energy storage generally; Minimum transfer capability; Federal Power Act; Artificial intelligence issues generally; Load growth, reliability, and resource adequacy generally; Data center issues generally; National Interest Electric Transmission Corridors; Nuclear issues generally; Draft legislation related to electric sector emissions reductions; Draft legislation related to offshore wind; Draft legislation related to public safety power shutoffs; Hydrogen policy generally; Electricity transmission and distribution infrastructure generally; Electric transmission policy; Clean energy issues generally; Clean energy technologies generally; Energy storage issues generally; Energy efficiency issues generally; FERC Orders 1920, 2022, 2023; 1977; FERC nominees; FERC issues generally; Offshore wind issues generally; Issues related to energy grid supply chain; Hydropower licensing and re-licensing; Hydrogen policy generally; Draft legislation related to cybersecurity; Draft legislation related to security and data; Distribution transformers.
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY via CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
2024 · third_quarter · Q3
Update and reforms to Medicare payments for physicians and implementation of related provisions of the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA), including regulatory relief for physicians in the MACRA Quality Payment Program, evaluation and management (E/M) codes and related legislative issues related to payment for E/M codes, and qualified clinical data registries, including related provisions in S. 4935 Physician Fee Stabilization Act, H.R. 6545, the Physician Fee Schedule Update and Improvements Act; H.R. 2474, the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act; and H.R. 6683, the Preserving Seniors' Access to Physicians Act of 2023. Issues related to adequate network coverage for dermatologic care within Medicare Advantage plans and advocate for relief from prior authorization requirements under Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D plans, including related provisions in S. 4518/S. 4532/H.R. 8702, to establish requirements with respect to the use of prior authorization under Medicare Advantage plans.
Filing targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
ELECTRICITY CANADA via CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
2024 · third_quarter · Q3
Issues regarding cross-border transmission of electricity.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
2024 · third_quarter · Q3
Advocacy on behalf of Americas wireless industry for legislative and regulatory policies that foster greater innovation, investment and economic growth. Proposals related to cellular signal blocking in restricted areas. Matters related to transmission of emergency alert messages. Matters related to spectrum and wireless service. Advocacy related to government-administered 5G. Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION via CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
2024 · third_quarter · Q3
Legislative and regulatory issues related to physical therapy. Workforce issues, including S.2459 - Enabling More of the Physical and Occupational Workforce to Engage in Rehabilitation Act. Pelvic Health, including H.R.2480 - Optimizing Postpartum Outcomes Act of 2023 and issues related to PT in the military. Remove Duplicative Unnecessary Clerical Exchanges Act or REDUCE Act (H.R. 7279).
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
AMERICAN COLLEGE OF EMERGENCY PHYSICIANS via CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
2024 · third_quarter · Q3
Legislative and regulatory issues related to emergency medicine, including surprise medical billing, mental health, Medicare payment, workforce issues, drug shortages and rural emergency hospitals.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
MEDICAL IMAGING & TECHNOLOGY ALLIANCE (MITA) via CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
2024 · third_quarter · Q3
Issues related to appropriate payment legislation for diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals. H.R.1199 - Facilitating Innovative Nuclear Diagnostics Act of 2023.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
BLUE EARTH DIAGNOSTICS, INC. via CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
2024 · third_quarter · Q3
To gain support for adequate Medicare reimbursement for diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals; H.R.1199 - Facilitating Innovative Nuclear Diagnostics Act of 2023.
To gain support for adequate Medicare reimbursement for diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals; H.R.1199 - Facilitating Innovative Nuclear Diagnostics Act of 2023.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
ST. CHARLES HEALTH SYSTEM, INC. via CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
2024 · third_quarter · Q3
Advocacy for federal funding resources targeted to rural communities, health care providers, and research initiatives.
Advocacy for federal funding resources targeted to rural communities, health care providers, and research initiatives.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
PBM ACCOUNTABILITY PROJECT via CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
2024 · third_quarter · Q3
Issues regarding Pharmaceutical Benefit Manager reforms.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
ADP LLC via CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
2024 · third_quarter · Q3
Monitoring tax-related issues, including the Work Opportunity Tax Credit.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
GOVERNMENT OF ONTARIO - MINISTRY OF INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS via CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
2024 · third_quarter · RR
Guidance and counsel regarding U.S. engagement.
ST. CHARLES HEALTH SYSTEM, INC. via CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
2024 · second_quarter · Q2
Advocacy for federal funding resources targeted to rural communities, health care providers, research initiatives, and ongoing COVID-19 relief.
Advocacy for federal funding resources targeted to rural communities, health care providers, research initiatives, and ongoing COVID-19 relief.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
PBM ACCOUNTABILITY PROJECT via CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
2024 · second_quarter · Q2
Issues regarding Pharmaceutical Benefit Manager reforms.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
PARAMOUNT GLOBAL (FORMERLY VIACOMCBS INC.) via CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
2024 · second_quarter · Q2
Issues regarding media contracts, data privacy and antitrust matters.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE via CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
2024 · second_quarter · Q2
Issues regarding aerial security in the FAA Reauthorization (H.R.3935 - Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act) and S.1631/H.R. 4333 - Safeguarding the Homeland from the Threats Posed by Unmanned Aircraft Systems Act of 2023.
Issues regarding stadium construction; RFK stadium revitalization H.R.4984 - D.C. Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium Campus Revitalization Act.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
NATIONAL BUSINESS AVIATION ASSOCIATION INC via CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
2024 · second_quarter · Q2
Legislative efforts relating to the budget, the implementation of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, extensions of various expired or expiring TCJA provisions, with a focus on any impact on general aviation; monitor legislative efforts to reauthorize programs related to the Federal Aviation Administration, with a focus on any impact on general aviation. Monitor implementation of tax aspects of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (P.L. No: 117-169), including energy-related tax provisions. Advice and advocacy related to proposals in the Administrations FY 25 budget recommendation involving increased excise taxes on general aviation and modifications to certain depreciation rules.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
STATE ARMOR ACTION via CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
2024 · second_quarter · Q2
Issues regarding foreign adversary-controlled applications. H.R. 7521, Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act.
Issues regarding foreign adversary-controlled applications. H.R. 7521, Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
REBUILD LOCAL NEWS COALITION/ THE GROUND TRUTH PROJECT, INC. via CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
2024 · second_quarter · Q2
Tax policy issues affecting local news organizations, including tax credits and payroll tax relief.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JSH&W LLP ON BEHALF OF U.S. SAVINGS BOND COALITION via CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
2024 · second_quarter · Q2
Legislative issues regarding savings bonds in FY 2025 House and Senate Financial Services and General Government Appropriations legislation. Legislative and regulatory issues regarding savings bonds under USC Title 31, including as part of FY 2025 House and Senate Financial Services and General Government Appropriations legislation.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
SB TECHNOLOGY, INC. (SANDBOXAQ) via CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
2024 · second_quarter · Q2
Issues regarding quantum and AI technologies, and their related applications (including cryptography security solutions).
Filing targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
NATIONAL COMMUNITY PHARMACISTS ASSOCIATION (NCPA) via CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
2024 · second_quarter · Q2
Monitoring legislative and regulatory issues related to pharmacies. Medicaid prescription drug reimbursement.
Legislative and regulatory issues related to independent pharmacists. PBM Issues, including S.2973 - Modernizing and Ensuring PBM Accountability Act. H.R.5378 - Lower Costs, More Transparency Act.
Filing targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
PHYSICIAN-LED HEALTHCARE FOR AMERICA (FORMERLY PHYSICIAN HOSPITALS OF AMERICA) via CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
2024 · second_quarter · Q2
Repeal Section 6001 of the Affordable Care Act - section 6001 prohibits expansion of physician-led hospitals - including related provisions in H.R. 977/S. 470, the Patient Access to Higher Quality Care Act; and in Draft Legislation by Rep. Burgess to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to revise certain physician self-referral exemptions relating to physician-owned hospitals in rural areas; and related issues regarding hospital competition and consolidation. Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation demonstration to expand patient access to physician-led hospitals. Reform Medicare Advantage prior authorization, including related provisions in: H.R. 4968, the GOLD Card Act; H.R. 4822, the Health Care Price Transparency Act; H.R. 5378, the Lower Costs, More Transparency Act; and S. 4518/S. 4532/H.R. 8702, to establish requirements with respect to the use of prior authorization under Medicare Advantage plans.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
IPSEN BIOPHARMACEUTICALS, INC. via CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
2024 · second_quarter · Q2
Ensure Medicare beneficiary access to Medicare covered prescription drugs and enable beneficiaries to spread cost-sharing requirements, including monitor implementation of related provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act, P.L. 117-169.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
HEALTHCARE LEADERSHIP COUNCIL via CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
2024 · second_quarter · Q2
Monitor implementation of healthcare quality, cost, and access and related health care reform efforts. Monitor implementation of health provisions in the American Rescue Plan Act, P.L. 117-2, and Inflation Reduction Act, P.L. 117-169. Enhance preventive health in health care, including related provisions in H.R. 766/S. 114, the Preventive Health Savings Act, to amend the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 with respect to the scoring of preventive health savings. Medicare reimbursement for telemedicine, including related provisions in: H.R. 7623, the Telehealth Modernization Act of 2024 - Sec. 101, Extension of Certain Telehealth Flexibilities; and H.R. 8261, the Preserving Telehealth, Hospital, and Ambulance Access Act - Sec. 2, Extending Medicare Telehealth Flexibilities.
Enhance Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation quality initiatives.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
GENENTECH via CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
2024 · second_quarter · Q2
Implementation issues affecting patient access to Medicare covered pharmaceuticals and biologics, including reimbursement adequacy, Medicare Parts B and D benefit parameters, coverage, and reimbursement requirements, including related provisions in H.R. 5376, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (P.L. 117-169): Title 1, Subtitle B - Prescription Drug Pricing Reform: Part 1, Lowering Prices Through Drug Price Negotiation; Part 2, Prescription Drug Inflation Rebates; and Part 3, Part D Improvements and Maximum Out-of-Pocket Cap for Medicare Beneficiaries. Enhance Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation quality initiatives and patient access to Medicare Part B covered drugs, including advocacy related to the Most Favored Nation and related demonstration initiatives.
340B Program issues and patient access to pharmaceuticals, including related provisions in H.R. 3290, to amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to ensure transparency and oversight of the 340B drug discount program." Legislative issues associated with patient access to treatment, including: the CMMI Most Favored Nation and related demonstration initiatives; and step therapy, including related provisions in H.R. 2630/S. 652, the Safe Step Act. Medical Supply Chain, including issues related to a new rating system; targeted action to support the diversification of certain supplies; additional funding to the Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) and more diverse stockpile; increasing flexibility for supply chains. Enhanced FDA reporting and risk mitigation plans for certain medicines. Incentives for antimicrobial and antiviral research and novel product development.
FOOD FIX CAMPAIGN ACTION, INC. via CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
2024 · second_quarter · Q2
Advocacy for provisions related to a national strategy related to hunger and nutrition and Food is Medicine initiatives in FY 2024 and FY 2025 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations measures.
Support regenerative organic agriculture, improvements in nutrition, and food as medicine, including nutrition and chronic disease related improvements to SNAP-Ed, and advocacy related to the 2023 Farm Bill reauthorization.
Support improvement in nutrition, food as medicine, and chronic disease issues especially in the elderly, including advocacy on: a unified national strategy related to hunger and nutrition; a Food as Medicine pilot program; funding and guidance on nutrition education and training for physicians and health care providers and research on the role of nutrition in diet-related disease, including related provisions in S. 2840, the Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act to: (1) require HHS, in consultation with USDA, to create a strategic plan to improve health outcomes related to chronic conditions; and (2) require the HHS strategic plan to recommend ways to enable federally funded community health centers to provide produce prescriptions, medically tailored groceries, and medically tailored meals, and issue recommendations to help in reimbursement for such services in other federal programs.
CALIFORNIA DENTAL ASSOCIATION via CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
2024 · second_quarter · Q2
Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation demonstration for periodontal services for targeted, low-income Medicare beneficiaries. Implementation of Medicare medically necessary dental coverage and patient access issues; and monitor Medicare dental coverage issues.
Advocacy related to dental care for Veterans in FY 2024 MilCon/VA Appropriations Measure, and research funding on medically necessary dental coverage for seniors in FY 2024 and FY 2025 appropriations measures.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
EDISON ELECTRIC INSTITUTE via CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
2024 · second_quarter · Q2
S. 2651, the SITE Act; S. 1456, the SPUR Act; S. 1399, the Building American Energy Security Act; S. 1521, Community and Hydropower Improvement Act; S.914, Energy Threat Analysis Center Establishment Act; H.R. 4505, the Hydropower Clean Energy Future Act; H.R. 6747, the Clean Electricity and Transmission Acceleration Act; H.R. 6185, the GRID Act; PEER Act discussion draft; H.R. 6747, Clean Electricity and Transmission Acceleration Act; S. 2827, BIG WIRES; S. 4027, the SPEED and Reliability Act; H.R.1389, GRID Act H.R. 5075, Ethics in Energy Act; H.R. 7624/S. 3918, the Advancing GETs Act; H.R.7171/S. 3627, Distribution Transformer Efficiency and Supply Chain Reliability Act of 2024 H.R. 2864, Countering CCP Drones Act H.R. 8416 - Drones for First Responders Act; American Privacy Rights Act; Energy storage generally; Minimum transfer capability; Federal Power Act; Artificial intelligence issues generally; Load growth and resource adequacy generally; Data center issues generally; National Interest Electric Transmission Corridors; Nuclear issues generally; Draft legislation related to electric sector emissions reductions; Draft legislation related to offshore wind; Draft legislation related to public safety power shutoffs; Hydrogen policy generally; Electricity transmission and distribution infrastructure generally; Electric transmission policy; Clean energy issues generally; Clean energy technologies generally; Energy storage issues generally; Energy efficiency issues generally; FERC Orders 1920, 2022, 2023; 1977 FERC nominees; FERC issues generally; Offshore wind issues generally; Issues related to energy grid supply chain; Issues related to reliability and resource adequacy generally; Hydropower licensing and re-licensing; Hydrogen policy generally; Draft legislation related to cybersecurity; Draft legislation related to security and data; Distribution transformers.
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OPHTHALMOLOGY via CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
2024 · second_quarter · Q2
Legislative issues relating to vision care within the VA Health System.
Ophthalmologists' services in Department of Veterans Affairs programs. Monitor implementation of Surprise Medical Billing law. Advocacy on Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) issues. Monitor legislative action on healthcare workforce issues, including related provisions in S. 2840, the Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act.
Issues related to implementation of legislative provisions of the Indian Health Service in the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill.
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY via CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
2024 · second_quarter · Q2
Update and reforms to Medicare payments for physicians and implementation of related provisions of the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA), including regulatory relief for physicians in the MACRA Quality Payment Program, evaluation and management (E/M) codes and related legislative issues related to payment for E/M codes, and qualified clinical data registries, including related provisions in H.R. 6545, the Physician Fee Schedule Update and Improvements Act; H.R. 2474, the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act; and H.R. 6683, the Preserving Seniors' Access to Physicians Act of 2023. Issues related to adequate network coverage for dermatologic care within Medicare Advantage plans and advocate for relief from prior authorization requirements under Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D plans, including related provisions in S. 4518/S. 4532/H.R. 8702, to establish requirements with respect to the use of prior authorization under Medicare Advantage plans.
Filing targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
ADP LLC via CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
2024 · second_quarter · Q2
Monitoring tax-related issues, including the Work Opportunity Tax Credit.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
ELECTRICITY CANADA via CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
2024 · second_quarter · Q2
Issues regarding cross-border transmission of electricity.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
2024 · second_quarter · Q2
Advocacy on behalf of Americas wireless industry for legislative and regulatory policies that foster greater innovation, investment and economic growth. Proposals related to cellular signal blocking in restricted areas. Matters related to transmission of emergency alert messages. Matters related to spectrum and wireless service. Advocacy related to government-administered 5G. Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
MEDICAL IMAGING & TECHNOLOGY ALLIANCE (MITA) via CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
2024 · second_quarter · Q2
Issues related to appropriate payment legislation for diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals. H.R.1199 - Facilitating Innovative Nuclear Diagnostics Act of 2023.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
BLUE EARTH DIAGNOSTICS, INC. via CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
2024 · second_quarter · Q2
To gain support for adequate Medicare reimbursement for diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals; H.R.1199 - Facilitating Innovative Nuclear Diagnostics Act of 2023.
To gain support for adequate Medicare reimbursement for diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals; H.R.1199 - Facilitating Innovative Nuclear Diagnostics Act of 2023.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
NORTH ISLAND VENTURES, LLC via CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
2024 · second_quarter · Q2
Monitoring federal legislation related to cryptocurrency policy and regulation.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
THE ADVERTISING COALITION via CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
2024 · second_quarter · Q2
Maintaining the treatment of advertising as a fully deductible ordinary and necessary business expense.
Advocacy for First Amendment rights of media and advertising professional organizations.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
LUNDBECK PHARMACEUTICALS LLC via CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
2024 · second_quarter · Q2
Issues regarding Pill Penalty caused by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) P.L. No: 117-169, drug pricing and efforts to create a Neuroscience Center of Excellence at FDA. PBM Issues, including S.2973 - Modernizing and Ensuring PBM Accountability Act and H.R.5378 - Lower Costs, More Transparency Act.
Issues regarding Pill Penalty caused by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) P.L. No: 117-169, drug pricing and efforts to create a Neuroscience Center of Excellence at FDA. PBM Issues, including S.2973 - Modernizing and Ensuring PBM Accountability Act.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION via CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
2024 · second_quarter · Q2
Legislative and regulatory issues related to physical therapy. Workforce issues, including S.2459 - Enabling More of the Physical and Occupational Workforce to Engage in Rehabilitation Act. Pelvic Health, including H.R.2480 - Optimizing Postpartum Outcomes Act of 2023 and issues related to PT in the military. Remove Duplicative Unnecessary Clerical Exchanges Act or REDUCE Act (H.R. 7279).
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
AMERICAN COLLEGE OF EMERGENCY PHYSICIANS via CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
2024 · second_quarter · Q2
Legislative and regulatory issues related to emergency medicine, including surprise medical billing, mental health, Medicare payment, workforce issues, and drug shortages.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
PARAMOUNT GLOBAL (FORMERLY VIACOMCBS INC.) via CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
2024 · first_quarter · Q1
Issues regarding media contracts, data privacy and antitrust matters.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
ST. CHARLES HEALTH SYSTEM, INC. via CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
2024 · first_quarter · Q1
Advocacy for federal funding resources targeted to rural communities, health care providers, research initiatives, and ongoing COVID-19 relief.
Advocacy for federal funding resources targeted to rural communities, health care providers, research initiatives, and ongoing COVID-19 relief.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
PBM ACCOUNTABILITY PROJECT via CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
2024 · first_quarter · Q1
Issues regarding Pharmaceutical Benefit Manager reforms.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE via CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
2024 · first_quarter · Q1
Issues regarding aerial security in the FAA Reauthorization (H.R.3935 - Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act) and S.1631/H.R. 4333 - Safeguarding the Homeland from the Threats Posed by Unmanned Aircraft Systems Act of 2023.
Issues regarding stadium construction; RFK stadium revitalization H.R.4984 - D.C. Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium Campus Revitalization Act.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
STATE ARMOR ACTION via CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
2024 · first_quarter · Q1
Issues regarding foreign adversary-controlled applications. H.R. 7521, Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act.
Issues regarding foreign adversary-controlled applications. H.R. 7521, Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Filing targets: Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Support regenerative organic agriculture, improvements in nutrition, and food as medicine, including nutrition and chronic disease related improvements to SNAP-Ed, and advocacy related to the 2023 Farm Bill reauthorization.
Advocacy for provisions related to a national strategy related to hunger and nutrition and Food is Medicine initiatives in FY 2024 and FY 2025 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations measures.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Legislative issues relating to vision care within the VA Health System.
Issues related to implementation of legislative provisions of the Indian Health Service in the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill.
Ophthalmologists' services in Department of Veterans Affairs programs. Monitor implementation of Surprise Medical Billing law. Advocacy on Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) issues. Monitor legislative action on healthcare workforce issues, including related provisions in S. 2840, the Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
Support improvement in nutrition, food as medicine, and chronic disease issues especially in the elderly, including advocacy on: a unified national strategy related to hunger and nutrition; a Food as Medicine pilot program; funding and guidance on nutrition education and training for physicians and health care providers and research on the role of nutrition in diet-related disease, including related provisions in: H.R. 9631, to provide for the establishment or expansion of Food as Medicine programs; and S. 2840, the Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act to: (1) require HHS, in consultation with USDA, to create a strategic plan to improve health outcomes related to chronic conditions; and (2) require the HHS strategic plan to recommend ways to enable federally funded community health centers to provide produce prescriptions, medically tailored groceries, and medically tailored meals, and issue recommendations for reimbursement for such services in other federal programs.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Issues related to implementation of legislative provisions of the Indian Health Service in the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill.
Ophthalmologists' services in Department of Veterans Affairs programs. Monitor implementation of Surprise Medical Billing law. Advocacy on Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) issues. Monitor legislative action on healthcare workforce issues, including related provisions in S. 2840, the Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
Filing targets: Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Advocacy on Medicare Food as Medicine, improvements to Medicare services related to nutrition clinical care and related physician and hospital reimbursement. Support medically tailored meals for Medicare beneficiaries, including provisions in H.R. 6780, the Medically Tailored Home-Delivered Meals Demonstration Pilot Act, and S. 2133, the Medically Tailored Home-Delivered Meals Demonstration Act. Monitor H.R. 8816, the American Medical Innovation and Investment Act, as amended by the Ways and Means Committee to add Sec. 7, to add a medically-tailored home-delivered meals demonstration program in Medicare.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Filing targets: Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
Update and reforms to Medicare payments for physicians and implementation of related provisions of the Medicare Access and CHIP ReauthorizationAct (MACRA), including regulatory relief for physicians in the MACRA Quality Payment Program, evaluation and management (E/M) codes andrelated legislative issues related to payment for E/M codes, and qualified clinical data registries, including Medicare physician payment provisions in:(1) S. 3430, the Better Mental Health Care, Lower-Cost Drugs, and Extenders Act, Sec. 403 to extend work geographic index floor under Medicare; Sec. 404 to extend incentive payments for participation in eligible alternative payment models; and Sec. 407 to increase support for physicians and other professionals in adjusting to Medicare payment changes; (2) H.R. 6545, the Physician Fee Schedule Update and Improvements Act, including provisions to increase the work geographic index, increase the Medicare physician fee schedule conversion factor and extend and modify incentive payments for participation in eligible alternative payment models; and (3) H.R. 4366, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024, P.L. 118-42: Sec.304, Extending Incentive Payments for Participation in Eligible Alternative Payment Models; and Sec. 305, Temporary Payment Increase under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule to Account for Exceptional Circumstances and Atypical Timing of Enactment. Maintain patient access to In-Office Ancillary Services. Issues related to adequate network coverage for ophthalmology care within Medicare Advantage plans and advocate for relief from prior authorization requirements under Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D plans, including related provisions in: H.R. 4822, the Health Care Price Transparency Act; H.R. 5378, the Lower Costs, More Transparency Act; and S. 4518/S. 4532/H.R. 8702, to establish requirements with respect to the use of prior authorization under Medicare Advantage plans. MA plan provider directory accuracy issues, including related provisions in S. 3430, the Better Mental Health Care, Lower Cost Drugs, and Extenders Act of 2023, in Sec. 109, to require MA plans to maintain accurate provider directories on a public website. Legislative issues regarding implementation of Meaningful Use of Electronic Health Records. Medicare reimbursement for telemedicine, including related provisions in S. 3430, the Better Mental Health Care, Lower Costs Drugs, and Extenders Act, including Sec. 105 regarding Medicare payment for mental health services furnished through telehealth, and Sec. 107 regarding communications regarding telehealth and interstate licensure requirements; H.R. 7623, The Telehealth Modernization Act of 2024; SEC. 101. Extension of Certain Telehealth Flexibilities; H.R. 8261, the Preserving Telehealth, Hospital, and Ambulance Access Act; Section 2, extending Medicare Telehealth Flexibilities. Medicare RAC reform and use of step therapy in Medicare and health insurance coverage including related provisions in H.R. 2630/S. 652, the SafeStep Act. Enhance Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation quality initiatives and patient access to Medicare Part B covered drugs, including monitor CMMI Medicare Part B drug-related demonstrations.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)