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Traumatic Brain Injury Reauthorization Act of 2014
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY
H.R. 4552: Equestrian Helmet Safety Act H.R. 460: Patients' Access to Treatments Act H.R. 1098/ S. 2539: Traumatic Brain Injury Reauthorization Act Coverage and appropriate use of telemedicine, VA Epilepsy Centers of Excellence, NIH, Dissemination of safety alerts (FDA)
Traumatic Brain Injury Reauthorization Act of 2014
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY
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AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY via AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY
2014 · third_quarter · Q3
S. 755/ H.R. 1838: Enhanced Access to Medicaid Services Act of 2013: H.R.5364: CHIP Extension and Improvement Act of 2014: Sec. 304. Payment parity for Medicaid primary care services H.R.5353: Medicaid Parity Act of 2014 S. 2694: Ensuring Access to Primary Care for Women & Children ActH.R. 5304: Audiology Patient Choice Act of 2014 Maintenance/expansion of Graduate Medical Education (GME); Permanent repeal to the sustainable growth rate (SGR) formula; Preservation of the in-office ancillary exception to the Stark law, Reimbursement and use of chronic care management codes; Elimination of global surgical periods; Retention of the CME exclusion in the Sunshine Act; Reimbursement and use of magnetoencephalography codes; Fair valuation, utilization and access to NCS/EMG services
Source: Senate LDA
H.R. 460, Patients' Access to Treatments Act H.R. 1098/ S. 2539, Traumatic Brain Injury Reauthorization Act H.R. 1508/ S. 1091, Alzheimers Disease Research Semipostal StampCoverage and appropriate use of telemedicine, VA Epilepsy Centers of Excellence, NIH, SSA medical criteria in evaluating neurological disorders including seizures, Dissemination of safety alerts
Personalize Your Care Act of 2013
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY
S. 577 / HR 1180, Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2013: Graduate medical education-residency training S. 755/ H.R. 1838, Enhanced Access to Medicaid Services Act of 2013: Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act H.R. 1173, Personalize Your Care Act of 2013: Voluntary advance care planning consultation in Medicare H.R. 1201, Training Tomorrow's Doctors Today Act: Graduate medical education-residency trainingH.R. 4106, Saving Lives, Saving Costs Act: Provides safe harbors for practitioners following evidence based guidelines H.R. 4695, Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to include in the initial preventive physical examination covered under the Medicare program sleep apnea screening Permanent repeal to the sustainable growth rate (SGR) formula; CMS coverage for oxygen for cluster headaches; Preservation of the in-office ancillary exception to the Stark law, Advocate for reimbursement and use of advance care planning; Challenges developing meaningful quality of life measures, Episode of care document and early detection tools for mild cognitive impairment
Personalize Your Care Act of 2013
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY
H.R. 574, Medicare Physician Payment Innovation Act of 2013: Medicare physician payment-sustainable growth rate (SGR) reform S. 577 / HR 1180, Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2013: Graduate medical education-residency training S. 755/ H.R. 1838, Enhanced Access to Medicaid Services Act of 2013: Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act H.R. 1173, Personalize Your Care Act of 2013: Voluntary advance care planning consultation in MedicareH.R. 1201, Training Tomorrow's Doctors Today Act: Graduate medical education-residency training S. 2000/ H.R. 4015, SGR Repeal and Medicare Provider Payment Modernization Act of 2014: Medicare physician payment-sustainable growth rate (SGR) reform S. 2046 / H.R. 4035: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide Medicare beneficiaries coordinated care and greater choice with regard to accessing hearing health services and benefits. S. 2110, Medicare SGR Repeal and Beneficiary Access Improvement Act of 2014: Medicare physician payment-sustainable growth rate (SGR) reform H.R. 2810, Medicare Patient Access and Quality Improvement Act: Medicare physician payment-sustainable growth rate (SGR) reform H.R. 4106, Saving Lives, Saving Costs Act: Provides safe harbors for practitioners following evidence based guidelines H.R. 4302, Protecting Access to Medicare Act of 2014: Changes to Medicare physician payment-sustainable growth rate (SGR) formula Preservation of the in-office ancillary exception to the Stark law; ACO exclusivity issues; Protected class status criteria; ICD 10 transition and implementation; Commented on CMS RFI on specialty practitioner payment model opportunities.
Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2013
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY
S. 577 / HR 1180, Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2013: Graduate medical education-residency training S. 755/ H.R. 1838, Enhanced Access to Medicaid Services Act of 2013: Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act H.R. 1173, Personalize Your Care Act of 2013: Voluntary advance care planning consultation in Medicare H.R. 1201, Training Tomorrow's Doctors Today Act: Graduate medical education-residency trainingH.R. 4106, Saving Lives, Saving Costs Act: Provides safe harbors for practitioners following evidence based guidelines H.R. 4695, Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to include in the initial preventive physical examination covered under the Medicare program sleep apnea screening Permanent repeal to the sustainable growth rate (SGR) formula; CMS coverage for oxygen for cluster headaches; Preservation of the in-office ancillary exception to the Stark law, Advocate for reimbursement and use of advance care planning; Challenges developing meaningful quality of life measures, Episode of care document and early detection tools for mild cognitive impairment
Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2013
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY
H.R. 574, Medicare Physician Payment Innovation Act of 2013: Medicare physician payment-sustainable growth rate (SGR) reform S. 577 / HR 1180, Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2013: Graduate medical education-residency training S. 755/ H.R. 1838, Enhanced Access to Medicaid Services Act of 2013: Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act H.R. 1173, Personalize Your Care Act of 2013: Voluntary advance care planning consultation in MedicareH.R. 1201, Training Tomorrow's Doctors Today Act: Graduate medical education-residency training S. 2000/ H.R. 4015, SGR Repeal and Medicare Provider Payment Modernization Act of 2014: Medicare physician payment-sustainable growth rate (SGR) reform S. 2046 / H.R. 4035: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide Medicare beneficiaries coordinated care and greater choice with regard to accessing hearing health services and benefits. S. 2110, Medicare SGR Repeal and Beneficiary Access Improvement Act of 2014: Medicare physician payment-sustainable growth rate (SGR) reform H.R. 2810, Medicare Patient Access and Quality Improvement Act: Medicare physician payment-sustainable growth rate (SGR) reform H.R. 4106, Saving Lives, Saving Costs Act: Provides safe harbors for practitioners following evidence based guidelines H.R. 4302, Protecting Access to Medicare Act of 2014: Changes to Medicare physician payment-sustainable growth rate (SGR) formula Preservation of the in-office ancillary exception to the Stark law; ACO exclusivity issues; Protected class status criteria; ICD 10 transition and implementation; Commented on CMS RFI on specialty practitioner payment model opportunities.
Training Tomorrow's Doctors Today Act
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY
S. 577 / HR 1180, Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2013: Graduate medical education-residency training S. 755/ H.R. 1838, Enhanced Access to Medicaid Services Act of 2013: Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act H.R. 1173, Personalize Your Care Act of 2013: Voluntary advance care planning consultation in Medicare H.R. 1201, Training Tomorrow's Doctors Today Act: Graduate medical education-residency trainingH.R. 4106, Saving Lives, Saving Costs Act: Provides safe harbors for practitioners following evidence based guidelines H.R. 4695, Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to include in the initial preventive physical examination covered under the Medicare program sleep apnea screening Permanent repeal to the sustainable growth rate (SGR) formula; CMS coverage for oxygen for cluster headaches; Preservation of the in-office ancillary exception to the Stark law, Advocate for reimbursement and use of advance care planning; Challenges developing meaningful quality of life measures, Episode of care document and early detection tools for mild cognitive impairment
To provide for the issuance of an Alzheimer's Disease Research Semipostal Stamp.
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY
H.R. 460, Patients' Access to Treatments Act H.R. 1098/ S. 2539, Traumatic Brain Injury Reauthorization Act H.R. 1508/ S. 1091, Alzheimers Disease Research Semipostal StampCoverage and appropriate use of telemedicine, VA Epilepsy Centers of Excellence, NIH, SSA medical criteria in evaluating neurological disorders including seizures, Dissemination of safety alerts
Enhanced Access to Medicaid Services Act of 2013
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY
S. 577 / HR 1180, Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2013: Graduate medical education-residency training S. 755/ H.R. 1838, Enhanced Access to Medicaid Services Act of 2013: Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act H.R. 1173, Personalize Your Care Act of 2013: Voluntary advance care planning consultation in Medicare H.R. 1201, Training Tomorrow's Doctors Today Act: Graduate medical education-residency trainingH.R. 4106, Saving Lives, Saving Costs Act: Provides safe harbors for practitioners following evidence based guidelines H.R. 4695, Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to include in the initial preventive physical examination covered under the Medicare program sleep apnea screening Permanent repeal to the sustainable growth rate (SGR) formula; CMS coverage for oxygen for cluster headaches; Preservation of the in-office ancillary exception to the Stark law, Advocate for reimbursement and use of advance care planning; Challenges developing meaningful quality of life measures, Episode of care document and early detection tools for mild cognitive impairment
Enhanced Access to Medicaid Services Act of 2013
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY
H.R. 574, Medicare Physician Payment Innovation Act of 2013: Medicare physician payment-sustainable growth rate (SGR) reform S. 577 / HR 1180, Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2013: Graduate medical education-residency training S. 755/ H.R. 1838, Enhanced Access to Medicaid Services Act of 2013: Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act H.R. 1173, Personalize Your Care Act of 2013: Voluntary advance care planning consultation in MedicareH.R. 1201, Training Tomorrow's Doctors Today Act: Graduate medical education-residency training S. 2000/ H.R. 4015, SGR Repeal and Medicare Provider Payment Modernization Act of 2014: Medicare physician payment-sustainable growth rate (SGR) reform S. 2046 / H.R. 4035: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide Medicare beneficiaries coordinated care and greater choice with regard to accessing hearing health services and benefits. S. 2110, Medicare SGR Repeal and Beneficiary Access Improvement Act of 2014: Medicare physician payment-sustainable growth rate (SGR) reform H.R. 2810, Medicare Patient Access and Quality Improvement Act: Medicare physician payment-sustainable growth rate (SGR) reform H.R. 4106, Saving Lives, Saving Costs Act: Provides safe harbors for practitioners following evidence based guidelines H.R. 4302, Protecting Access to Medicare Act of 2014: Changes to Medicare physician payment-sustainable growth rate (SGR) formula Preservation of the in-office ancillary exception to the Stark law; ACO exclusivity issues; Protected class status criteria; ICD 10 transition and implementation; Commented on CMS RFI on specialty practitioner payment model opportunities.
Enhanced Access to Medicaid Services Act of 2013
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY
S. 755/ H.R. 1838: Enhanced Access to Medicaid Services Act of 2013: H.R.5364: CHIP Extension and Improvement Act of 2014: Sec. 304. Payment parity for Medicaid primary care services H.R.5353: Medicaid Parity Act of 2014 S. 2694: Ensuring Access to Primary Care for Women & Children ActH.R. 5304: Audiology Patient Choice Act of 2014 Maintenance/expansion of Graduate Medical Education (GME); Permanent repeal to the sustainable growth rate (SGR) formula; Preservation of the in-office ancillary exception to the Stark law, Reimbursement and use of chronic care management codes; Elimination of global surgical periods; Retention of the CME exclusion in the Sunshine Act; Reimbursement and use of magnetoencephalography codes; Fair valuation, utilization and access to NCS/EMG services
SGR Repeal and Medicare Beneficiary Access Act of 2013
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY
H.R. 574, Medicare Physician Payment Innovation Act of 2013: Medicare physician payment-sustainable growth rate (SGR) reform S. 577 / HR 1180, Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2013: Graduate medical education-residency training S. 755/ H.R. 1838, Enhanced Access to Medicaid Services Act of 2013: Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act H.R. 1173, Personalize Your Care Act of 2013: Voluntary advance care planning consultation in MedicareH.R. 1201, Training Tomorrow's Doctors Today Act: Graduate medical education-residency training S. 2000/ H.R. 4015, SGR Repeal and Medicare Provider Payment Modernization Act of 2014: Medicare physician payment-sustainable growth rate (SGR) reform S. 2046 / H.R. 4035: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide Medicare beneficiaries coordinated care and greater choice with regard to accessing hearing health services and benefits. S. 2110, Medicare SGR Repeal and Beneficiary Access Improvement Act of 2014: Medicare physician payment-sustainable growth rate (SGR) reform H.R. 2810, Medicare Patient Access and Quality Improvement Act: Medicare physician payment-sustainable growth rate (SGR) reform H.R. 4106, Saving Lives, Saving Costs Act: Provides safe harbors for practitioners following evidence based guidelines H.R. 4302, Protecting Access to Medicare Act of 2014: Changes to Medicare physician payment-sustainable growth rate (SGR) formula Preservation of the in-office ancillary exception to the Stark law; ACO exclusivity issues; Protected class status criteria; ICD 10 transition and implementation; Commented on CMS RFI on specialty practitioner payment model opportunities.
SGR Repeal and Medicare Provider Payment Modernization Act of 2014
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY
H.R. 574, Medicare Physician Payment Innovation Act of 2013: Medicare physician payment-sustainable growth rate (SGR) reform S. 577 / HR 1180, Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2013: Graduate medical education-residency training S. 755/ H.R. 1838, Enhanced Access to Medicaid Services Act of 2013: Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act H.R. 1173, Personalize Your Care Act of 2013: Voluntary advance care planning consultation in MedicareH.R. 1201, Training Tomorrow's Doctors Today Act: Graduate medical education-residency training S. 2000/ H.R. 4015, SGR Repeal and Medicare Provider Payment Modernization Act of 2014: Medicare physician payment-sustainable growth rate (SGR) reform S. 2046 / H.R. 4035: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide Medicare beneficiaries coordinated care and greater choice with regard to accessing hearing health services and benefits. S. 2110, Medicare SGR Repeal and Beneficiary Access Improvement Act of 2014: Medicare physician payment-sustainable growth rate (SGR) reform H.R. 2810, Medicare Patient Access and Quality Improvement Act: Medicare physician payment-sustainable growth rate (SGR) reform H.R. 4106, Saving Lives, Saving Costs Act: Provides safe harbors for practitioners following evidence based guidelines H.R. 4302, Protecting Access to Medicare Act of 2014: Changes to Medicare physician payment-sustainable growth rate (SGR) formula Preservation of the in-office ancillary exception to the Stark law; ACO exclusivity issues; Protected class status criteria; ICD 10 transition and implementation; Commented on CMS RFI on specialty practitioner payment model opportunities.
Access to Hearing Healthcare Act of 2014
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY
H.R. 574, Medicare Physician Payment Innovation Act of 2013: Medicare physician payment-sustainable growth rate (SGR) reform S. 577 / HR 1180, Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2013: Graduate medical education-residency training S. 755/ H.R. 1838, Enhanced Access to Medicaid Services Act of 2013: Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act H.R. 1173, Personalize Your Care Act of 2013: Voluntary advance care planning consultation in MedicareH.R. 1201, Training Tomorrow's Doctors Today Act: Graduate medical education-residency training S. 2000/ H.R. 4015, SGR Repeal and Medicare Provider Payment Modernization Act of 2014: Medicare physician payment-sustainable growth rate (SGR) reform S. 2046 / H.R. 4035: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide Medicare beneficiaries coordinated care and greater choice with regard to accessing hearing health services and benefits. S. 2110, Medicare SGR Repeal and Beneficiary Access Improvement Act of 2014: Medicare physician payment-sustainable growth rate (SGR) reform H.R. 2810, Medicare Patient Access and Quality Improvement Act: Medicare physician payment-sustainable growth rate (SGR) reform H.R. 4106, Saving Lives, Saving Costs Act: Provides safe harbors for practitioners following evidence based guidelines H.R. 4302, Protecting Access to Medicare Act of 2014: Changes to Medicare physician payment-sustainable growth rate (SGR) formula Preservation of the in-office ancillary exception to the Stark law; ACO exclusivity issues; Protected class status criteria; ICD 10 transition and implementation; Commented on CMS RFI on specialty practitioner payment model opportunities.
Saving Lives, Saving Costs Act
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY
H.R. 574, Medicare Physician Payment Innovation Act of 2013: Medicare physician payment-sustainable growth rate (SGR) reform S. 577 / HR 1180, Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2013: Graduate medical education-residency training S. 755/ H.R. 1838, Enhanced Access to Medicaid Services Act of 2013: Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act H.R. 1173, Personalize Your Care Act of 2013: Voluntary advance care planning consultation in MedicareH.R. 1201, Training Tomorrow's Doctors Today Act: Graduate medical education-residency training S. 2000/ H.R. 4015, SGR Repeal and Medicare Provider Payment Modernization Act of 2014: Medicare physician payment-sustainable growth rate (SGR) reform S. 2046 / H.R. 4035: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide Medicare beneficiaries coordinated care and greater choice with regard to accessing hearing health services and benefits. S. 2110, Medicare SGR Repeal and Beneficiary Access Improvement Act of 2014: Medicare physician payment-sustainable growth rate (SGR) reform H.R. 2810, Medicare Patient Access and Quality Improvement Act: Medicare physician payment-sustainable growth rate (SGR) reform H.R. 4106, Saving Lives, Saving Costs Act: Provides safe harbors for practitioners following evidence based guidelines H.R. 4302, Protecting Access to Medicare Act of 2014: Changes to Medicare physician payment-sustainable growth rate (SGR) formula Preservation of the in-office ancillary exception to the Stark law; ACO exclusivity issues; Protected class status criteria; ICD 10 transition and implementation; Commented on CMS RFI on specialty practitioner payment model opportunities.
Protecting Access to Medicare Act of 2014
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY
H.R. 574, Medicare Physician Payment Innovation Act of 2013: Medicare physician payment-sustainable growth rate (SGR) reform S. 577 / HR 1180, Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2013: Graduate medical education-residency training S. 755/ H.R. 1838, Enhanced Access to Medicaid Services Act of 2013: Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act H.R. 1173, Personalize Your Care Act of 2013: Voluntary advance care planning consultation in MedicareH.R. 1201, Training Tomorrow's Doctors Today Act: Graduate medical education-residency training S. 2000/ H.R. 4015, SGR Repeal and Medicare Provider Payment Modernization Act of 2014: Medicare physician payment-sustainable growth rate (SGR) reform S. 2046 / H.R. 4035: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide Medicare beneficiaries coordinated care and greater choice with regard to accessing hearing health services and benefits. S. 2110, Medicare SGR Repeal and Beneficiary Access Improvement Act of 2014: Medicare physician payment-sustainable growth rate (SGR) reform H.R. 2810, Medicare Patient Access and Quality Improvement Act: Medicare physician payment-sustainable growth rate (SGR) reform H.R. 4106, Saving Lives, Saving Costs Act: Provides safe harbors for practitioners following evidence based guidelines H.R. 4302, Protecting Access to Medicare Act of 2014: Changes to Medicare physician payment-sustainable growth rate (SGR) formula Preservation of the in-office ancillary exception to the Stark law; ACO exclusivity issues; Protected class status criteria; ICD 10 transition and implementation; Commented on CMS RFI on specialty practitioner payment model opportunities.
Christen O'Donnell Equestrian Helmet Safety Act of 2013
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY
H.R. 4552: Equestrian Helmet Safety Act H.R. 460: Patients' Access to Treatments Act H.R. 1098/ S. 2539: Traumatic Brain Injury Reauthorization Act Coverage and appropriate use of telemedicine, VA Epilepsy Centers of Excellence, NIH, Dissemination of safety alerts (FDA)
Patients' Access to Treatments Act of 2013
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY
H.R.460, Patients' Access to Treatments Act of 2013: Establish cost-sharing limits for health plans that cover prescription drugs; Coverage and appropriate use of telemedicine; Extension for 2014 CEHRT criteria and allowing greater flexibility in meeting MU criteria; FDA regarding their review process of clinical trials for multiple sclerosis; DEA regarding the schedule II classification of DaTscan
Patients' Access to Treatments Act of 2013
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY
H.R. 460, Patients' Access to Treatments Act H.R. 1098/ S. 2539, Traumatic Brain Injury Reauthorization Act H.R. 1508/ S. 1091, Alzheimers Disease Research Semipostal StampCoverage and appropriate use of telemedicine, VA Epilepsy Centers of Excellence, NIH, SSA medical criteria in evaluating neurological disorders including seizures, Dissemination of safety alerts
Patients' Access to Treatments Act of 2013
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY
H.R. 4552: Equestrian Helmet Safety Act H.R. 460: Patients' Access to Treatments Act H.R. 1098/ S. 2539: Traumatic Brain Injury Reauthorization Act Coverage and appropriate use of telemedicine, VA Epilepsy Centers of Excellence, NIH, Dissemination of safety alerts (FDA)
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to add sleep apnea screening to the initial preventive physical examination under the Medicare program.
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY
S. 577 / HR 1180, Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2013: Graduate medical education-residency training S. 755/ H.R. 1838, Enhanced Access to Medicaid Services Act of 2013: Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act H.R. 1173, Personalize Your Care Act of 2013: Voluntary advance care planning consultation in Medicare H.R. 1201, Training Tomorrow's Doctors Today Act: Graduate medical education-residency trainingH.R. 4106, Saving Lives, Saving Costs Act: Provides safe harbors for practitioners following evidence based guidelines H.R. 4695, Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to include in the initial preventive physical examination covered under the Medicare program sleep apnea screening Permanent repeal to the sustainable growth rate (SGR) formula; CMS coverage for oxygen for cluster headaches; Preservation of the in-office ancillary exception to the Stark law, Advocate for reimbursement and use of advance care planning; Challenges developing meaningful quality of life measures, Episode of care document and early detection tools for mild cognitive impairment
Medicaid Parity Act of 2014
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY
S. 755/ H.R. 1838: Enhanced Access to Medicaid Services Act of 2013: H.R.5364: CHIP Extension and Improvement Act of 2014: Sec. 304. Payment parity for Medicaid primary care services H.R.5353: Medicaid Parity Act of 2014 S. 2694: Ensuring Access to Primary Care for Women & Children ActH.R. 5304: Audiology Patient Choice Act of 2014 Maintenance/expansion of Graduate Medical Education (GME); Permanent repeal to the sustainable growth rate (SGR) formula; Preservation of the in-office ancillary exception to the Stark law, Reimbursement and use of chronic care management codes; Elimination of global surgical periods; Retention of the CME exclusion in the Sunshine Act; Reimbursement and use of magnetoencephalography codes; Fair valuation, utilization and access to NCS/EMG services
CHIP Extension and Improvement Act of 2014
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY
S. 755/ H.R. 1838: Enhanced Access to Medicaid Services Act of 2013: H.R.5364: CHIP Extension and Improvement Act of 2014: Sec. 304. Payment parity for Medicaid primary care services H.R.5353: Medicaid Parity Act of 2014 S. 2694: Ensuring Access to Primary Care for Women & Children ActH.R. 5304: Audiology Patient Choice Act of 2014 Maintenance/expansion of Graduate Medical Education (GME); Permanent repeal to the sustainable growth rate (SGR) formula; Preservation of the in-office ancillary exception to the Stark law, Reimbursement and use of chronic care management codes; Elimination of global surgical periods; Retention of the CME exclusion in the Sunshine Act; Reimbursement and use of magnetoencephalography codes; Fair valuation, utilization and access to NCS/EMG services
Medicare Physician Payment Innovation Act of 2013
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY
H.R. 574, Medicare Physician Payment Innovation Act of 2013: Medicare physician payment-sustainable growth rate (SGR) reform S. 577 / HR 1180, Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2013: Graduate medical education-residency training S. 755/ H.R. 1838, Enhanced Access to Medicaid Services Act of 2013: Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act H.R. 1173, Personalize Your Care Act of 2013: Voluntary advance care planning consultation in MedicareH.R. 1201, Training Tomorrow's Doctors Today Act: Graduate medical education-residency training S. 2000/ H.R. 4015, SGR Repeal and Medicare Provider Payment Modernization Act of 2014: Medicare physician payment-sustainable growth rate (SGR) reform S. 2046 / H.R. 4035: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide Medicare beneficiaries coordinated care and greater choice with regard to accessing hearing health services and benefits. S. 2110, Medicare SGR Repeal and Beneficiary Access Improvement Act of 2014: Medicare physician payment-sustainable growth rate (SGR) reform H.R. 2810, Medicare Patient Access and Quality Improvement Act: Medicare physician payment-sustainable growth rate (SGR) reform H.R. 4106, Saving Lives, Saving Costs Act: Provides safe harbors for practitioners following evidence based guidelines H.R. 4302, Protecting Access to Medicare Act of 2014: Changes to Medicare physician payment-sustainable growth rate (SGR) formula Preservation of the in-office ancillary exception to the Stark law; ACO exclusivity issues; Protected class status criteria; ICD 10 transition and implementation; Commented on CMS RFI on specialty practitioner payment model opportunities.
A bill to provide for the issuance of an Alzheimer's Disease Research Semipostal Stamp.
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY
H.R. 460, Patients' Access to Treatments Act H.R. 1098/ S. 2539, Traumatic Brain Injury Reauthorization Act H.R. 1508/ S. 1091, Alzheimers Disease Research Semipostal StampCoverage and appropriate use of telemedicine, VA Epilepsy Centers of Excellence, NIH, SSA medical criteria in evaluating neurological disorders including seizures, Dissemination of safety alerts
SGR Repeal and Medicare Provider Payment Modernization Act of 2014
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY
H.R. 574, Medicare Physician Payment Innovation Act of 2013: Medicare physician payment-sustainable growth rate (SGR) reform S. 577 / HR 1180, Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2013: Graduate medical education-residency training S. 755/ H.R. 1838, Enhanced Access to Medicaid Services Act of 2013: Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act H.R. 1173, Personalize Your Care Act of 2013: Voluntary advance care planning consultation in MedicareH.R. 1201, Training Tomorrow's Doctors Today Act: Graduate medical education-residency training S. 2000/ H.R. 4015, SGR Repeal and Medicare Provider Payment Modernization Act of 2014: Medicare physician payment-sustainable growth rate (SGR) reform S. 2046 / H.R. 4035: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide Medicare beneficiaries coordinated care and greater choice with regard to accessing hearing health services and benefits. S. 2110, Medicare SGR Repeal and Beneficiary Access Improvement Act of 2014: Medicare physician payment-sustainable growth rate (SGR) reform H.R. 2810, Medicare Patient Access and Quality Improvement Act: Medicare physician payment-sustainable growth rate (SGR) reform H.R. 4106, Saving Lives, Saving Costs Act: Provides safe harbors for practitioners following evidence based guidelines H.R. 4302, Protecting Access to Medicare Act of 2014: Changes to Medicare physician payment-sustainable growth rate (SGR) formula Preservation of the in-office ancillary exception to the Stark law; ACO exclusivity issues; Protected class status criteria; ICD 10 transition and implementation; Commented on CMS RFI on specialty practitioner payment model opportunities.
Access to Hearing Healthcare Act of 2014
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY
H.R. 574, Medicare Physician Payment Innovation Act of 2013: Medicare physician payment-sustainable growth rate (SGR) reform S. 577 / HR 1180, Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2013: Graduate medical education-residency training S. 755/ H.R. 1838, Enhanced Access to Medicaid Services Act of 2013: Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act H.R. 1173, Personalize Your Care Act of 2013: Voluntary advance care planning consultation in MedicareH.R. 1201, Training Tomorrow's Doctors Today Act: Graduate medical education-residency training S. 2000/ H.R. 4015, SGR Repeal and Medicare Provider Payment Modernization Act of 2014: Medicare physician payment-sustainable growth rate (SGR) reform S. 2046 / H.R. 4035: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide Medicare beneficiaries coordinated care and greater choice with regard to accessing hearing health services and benefits. S. 2110, Medicare SGR Repeal and Beneficiary Access Improvement Act of 2014: Medicare physician payment-sustainable growth rate (SGR) reform H.R. 2810, Medicare Patient Access and Quality Improvement Act: Medicare physician payment-sustainable growth rate (SGR) reform H.R. 4106, Saving Lives, Saving Costs Act: Provides safe harbors for practitioners following evidence based guidelines H.R. 4302, Protecting Access to Medicare Act of 2014: Changes to Medicare physician payment-sustainable growth rate (SGR) formula Preservation of the in-office ancillary exception to the Stark law; ACO exclusivity issues; Protected class status criteria; ICD 10 transition and implementation; Commented on CMS RFI on specialty practitioner payment model opportunities.
Medicare SGR Repeal and Beneficiary Access Improvement Act of 2014
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY
H.R. 574, Medicare Physician Payment Innovation Act of 2013: Medicare physician payment-sustainable growth rate (SGR) reform S. 577 / HR 1180, Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2013: Graduate medical education-residency training S. 755/ H.R. 1838, Enhanced Access to Medicaid Services Act of 2013: Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act H.R. 1173, Personalize Your Care Act of 2013: Voluntary advance care planning consultation in MedicareH.R. 1201, Training Tomorrow's Doctors Today Act: Graduate medical education-residency training S. 2000/ H.R. 4015, SGR Repeal and Medicare Provider Payment Modernization Act of 2014: Medicare physician payment-sustainable growth rate (SGR) reform S. 2046 / H.R. 4035: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide Medicare beneficiaries coordinated care and greater choice with regard to accessing hearing health services and benefits. S. 2110, Medicare SGR Repeal and Beneficiary Access Improvement Act of 2014: Medicare physician payment-sustainable growth rate (SGR) reform H.R. 2810, Medicare Patient Access and Quality Improvement Act: Medicare physician payment-sustainable growth rate (SGR) reform H.R. 4106, Saving Lives, Saving Costs Act: Provides safe harbors for practitioners following evidence based guidelines H.R. 4302, Protecting Access to Medicare Act of 2014: Changes to Medicare physician payment-sustainable growth rate (SGR) formula Preservation of the in-office ancillary exception to the Stark law; ACO exclusivity issues; Protected class status criteria; ICD 10 transition and implementation; Commented on CMS RFI on specialty practitioner payment model opportunities.
Traumatic Brain Injury Reauthorization Act of 2014
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY
H.R. 4552: Equestrian Helmet Safety Act H.R. 460: Patients' Access to Treatments Act H.R. 1098/ S. 2539: Traumatic Brain Injury Reauthorization Act Coverage and appropriate use of telemedicine, VA Epilepsy Centers of Excellence, NIH, Dissemination of safety alerts (FDA)
Traumatic Brain Injury Reauthorization Act of 2014
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY
H.R. 460, Patients' Access to Treatments Act H.R. 1098/ S. 2539, Traumatic Brain Injury Reauthorization Act H.R. 1508/ S. 1091, Alzheimers Disease Research Semipostal StampCoverage and appropriate use of telemedicine, VA Epilepsy Centers of Excellence, NIH, SSA medical criteria in evaluating neurological disorders including seizures, Dissemination of safety alerts
Ensuring Access to Primary Care for Women & Children Act
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY
S. 755/ H.R. 1838: Enhanced Access to Medicaid Services Act of 2013: H.R.5364: CHIP Extension and Improvement Act of 2014: Sec. 304. Payment parity for Medicaid primary care services H.R.5353: Medicaid Parity Act of 2014 S. 2694: Ensuring Access to Primary Care for Women & Children ActH.R. 5304: Audiology Patient Choice Act of 2014 Maintenance/expansion of Graduate Medical Education (GME); Permanent repeal to the sustainable growth rate (SGR) formula; Preservation of the in-office ancillary exception to the Stark law, Reimbursement and use of chronic care management codes; Elimination of global surgical periods; Retention of the CME exclusion in the Sunshine Act; Reimbursement and use of magnetoencephalography codes; Fair valuation, utilization and access to NCS/EMG services
Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2013
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY
S. 577 / HR 1180, Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2013: Graduate medical education-residency training S. 755/ H.R. 1838, Enhanced Access to Medicaid Services Act of 2013: Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act H.R. 1173, Personalize Your Care Act of 2013: Voluntary advance care planning consultation in Medicare H.R. 1201, Training Tomorrow's Doctors Today Act: Graduate medical education-residency trainingH.R. 4106, Saving Lives, Saving Costs Act: Provides safe harbors for practitioners following evidence based guidelines H.R. 4695, Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to include in the initial preventive physical examination covered under the Medicare program sleep apnea screening Permanent repeal to the sustainable growth rate (SGR) formula; CMS coverage for oxygen for cluster headaches; Preservation of the in-office ancillary exception to the Stark law, Advocate for reimbursement and use of advance care planning; Challenges developing meaningful quality of life measures, Episode of care document and early detection tools for mild cognitive impairment
Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2013
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY
H.R. 574, Medicare Physician Payment Innovation Act of 2013: Medicare physician payment-sustainable growth rate (SGR) reform S. 577 / HR 1180, Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2013: Graduate medical education-residency training S. 755/ H.R. 1838, Enhanced Access to Medicaid Services Act of 2013: Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act H.R. 1173, Personalize Your Care Act of 2013: Voluntary advance care planning consultation in MedicareH.R. 1201, Training Tomorrow's Doctors Today Act: Graduate medical education-residency training S. 2000/ H.R. 4015, SGR Repeal and Medicare Provider Payment Modernization Act of 2014: Medicare physician payment-sustainable growth rate (SGR) reform S. 2046 / H.R. 4035: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide Medicare beneficiaries coordinated care and greater choice with regard to accessing hearing health services and benefits. S. 2110, Medicare SGR Repeal and Beneficiary Access Improvement Act of 2014: Medicare physician payment-sustainable growth rate (SGR) reform H.R. 2810, Medicare Patient Access and Quality Improvement Act: Medicare physician payment-sustainable growth rate (SGR) reform H.R. 4106, Saving Lives, Saving Costs Act: Provides safe harbors for practitioners following evidence based guidelines H.R. 4302, Protecting Access to Medicare Act of 2014: Changes to Medicare physician payment-sustainable growth rate (SGR) formula Preservation of the in-office ancillary exception to the Stark law; ACO exclusivity issues; Protected class status criteria; ICD 10 transition and implementation; Commented on CMS RFI on specialty practitioner payment model opportunities.
Enhanced Access to Medicaid Services Act of 2013
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY
H.R. 574, Medicare Physician Payment Innovation Act of 2013: Medicare physician payment-sustainable growth rate (SGR) reform S. 577 / HR 1180, Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2013: Graduate medical education-residency training S. 755/ H.R. 1838, Enhanced Access to Medicaid Services Act of 2013: Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act H.R. 1173, Personalize Your Care Act of 2013: Voluntary advance care planning consultation in MedicareH.R. 1201, Training Tomorrow's Doctors Today Act: Graduate medical education-residency training S. 2000/ H.R. 4015, SGR Repeal and Medicare Provider Payment Modernization Act of 2014: Medicare physician payment-sustainable growth rate (SGR) reform S. 2046 / H.R. 4035: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide Medicare beneficiaries coordinated care and greater choice with regard to accessing hearing health services and benefits. S. 2110, Medicare SGR Repeal and Beneficiary Access Improvement Act of 2014: Medicare physician payment-sustainable growth rate (SGR) reform H.R. 2810, Medicare Patient Access and Quality Improvement Act: Medicare physician payment-sustainable growth rate (SGR) reform H.R. 4106, Saving Lives, Saving Costs Act: Provides safe harbors for practitioners following evidence based guidelines H.R. 4302, Protecting Access to Medicare Act of 2014: Changes to Medicare physician payment-sustainable growth rate (SGR) formula Preservation of the in-office ancillary exception to the Stark law; ACO exclusivity issues; Protected class status criteria; ICD 10 transition and implementation; Commented on CMS RFI on specialty practitioner payment model opportunities.
Enhanced Access to Medicaid Services Act of 2013
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY
S. 577 / HR 1180, Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2013: Graduate medical education-residency training S. 755/ H.R. 1838, Enhanced Access to Medicaid Services Act of 2013: Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act H.R. 1173, Personalize Your Care Act of 2013: Voluntary advance care planning consultation in Medicare H.R. 1201, Training Tomorrow's Doctors Today Act: Graduate medical education-residency trainingH.R. 4106, Saving Lives, Saving Costs Act: Provides safe harbors for practitioners following evidence based guidelines H.R. 4695, Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to include in the initial preventive physical examination covered under the Medicare program sleep apnea screening Permanent repeal to the sustainable growth rate (SGR) formula; CMS coverage for oxygen for cluster headaches; Preservation of the in-office ancillary exception to the Stark law, Advocate for reimbursement and use of advance care planning; Challenges developing meaningful quality of life measures, Episode of care document and early detection tools for mild cognitive impairment
Enhanced Access to Medicaid Services Act of 2013
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY
S. 755/ H.R. 1838: Enhanced Access to Medicaid Services Act of 2013: H.R.5364: CHIP Extension and Improvement Act of 2014: Sec. 304. Payment parity for Medicaid primary care services H.R.5353: Medicaid Parity Act of 2014 S. 2694: Ensuring Access to Primary Care for Women & Children ActH.R. 5304: Audiology Patient Choice Act of 2014 Maintenance/expansion of Graduate Medical Education (GME); Permanent repeal to the sustainable growth rate (SGR) formula; Preservation of the in-office ancillary exception to the Stark law, Reimbursement and use of chronic care management codes; Elimination of global surgical periods; Retention of the CME exclusion in the Sunshine Act; Reimbursement and use of magnetoencephalography codes; Fair valuation, utilization and access to NCS/EMG services
Truth in Healthcare Marketing Act of 2013
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY
Support for the preservation and expansion of the graduate medical education funding; Support for more research funds for Alzheimers Disease and other dementias including NIH appropriations and private funding models as outlined in HR 1619, the Making Investments Now for Dementia (MIND) Act of 2013; Support for improved concussion safety standards for youth athletics including supporting HR 2118 / S 1014, the Youth Sports Concussion Act of 2013;Support for the expanded and appropriate use of telemedicine; Support S 1027 to improve, coordinate, and enhance rehabilitation research at the NIH; Support the reduction/elimination of specialty tiers within private health plans including supporting HR 460, Patients' Access to Treatments Act of 2013; Support for credential disclosure by health care providers in HR 1427, the Truth in Health Marketing Act of 2013; Opposing automatic sequestration cuts to NIH research; Submitted recommendations to the FDA on the proposed guidance document on Alzheimers disease research; Submitted recommendations to the Assistant Secretary of Planning and Evaluation on what topics should be included in measuring physicians time and work.
Health Outcomes, Planning, and Education for Alzheimer's Act
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY
Support permanent repeal and replacement of the Medicare SGR including HR 2810 as well as supporting HR 574 the Medicare Physician Payment Innovation Act of 2013; Support payment reform to more accurately value cognitive care services; Opposing automatic sequestration cuts to Medicare provider payments; Supporting the Enhanced Access to Medicaid Services Act (HR 1838/ S 755) which adds neurology, psychiatry, and Ob/Gyn to the ACA Medicaid at Medicare rates provision;Support for the preservation of the in-office ancillary exception to the stark law; Support for the Health Outcomes, Planning, and Education for Alzheimer's Act (S.709 /H.R.1507) which provides support for appropriate diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimers Disease; Sent a letter to CMS supporting their coverage decision regarding beta amyloid imaging along with some suggestions; Discuss stroke episode of care model with Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation staff; Work with CMS to share concerns and offer an alternative proposal for the APC assignment of EMG and NCS codes in the 2014 OPPS proposed rule; Submitted comments to CMS on the 2014 MPFS and 2014 OPPS proposed rules; Advocated for improvements to complex chronic care coordination codes proposal; Participated on refinement panel to argue for higher work RVUs for EMG and NCS codes.
Making Investments Now for Dementia Act of 2013
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY
Support for the preservation and expansion of the graduate medical education funding; Support for more research funds for Alzheimers Disease and other dementias including NIH appropriations and private funding models as outlined in HR 1619, the Making Investments Now for Dementia (MIND) Act of 2013; Support for improved concussion safety standards for youth athletics including supporting HR 2118 / S 1014, the Youth Sports Concussion Act of 2013;Support for the expanded and appropriate use of telemedicine; Support S 1027 to improve, coordinate, and enhance rehabilitation research at the NIH; Support the reduction/elimination of specialty tiers within private health plans including supporting HR 460, Patients' Access to Treatments Act of 2013; Support for credential disclosure by health care providers in HR 1427, the Truth in Health Marketing Act of 2013; Opposing automatic sequestration cuts to NIH research; Submitted recommendations to the FDA on the proposed guidance document on Alzheimers disease research; Submitted recommendations to the Assistant Secretary of Planning and Evaluation on what topics should be included in measuring physicians time and work.
Enhanced Access to Medicaid Services Act of 2013
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY
Support permanent repeal and replacement of the Medicare SGR including HR 2810 as well as supporting HR 574 the Medicare Physician Payment Innovation Act of 2013; Support payment reform to more accurately value cognitive care services; Opposing automatic sequestration cuts to Medicare provider payments; Supporting the Enhanced Access to Medicaid Services Act (HR 1838/ S 755) which adds neurology, psychiatry, and Ob/Gyn to the ACA Medicaid at Medicare rates provision;Support for the preservation of the in-office ancillary exception to the stark law; Support for the Health Outcomes, Planning, and Education for Alzheimer's Act (S.709 /H.R.1507) which provides support for appropriate diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimers Disease; Sent a letter to CMS supporting their coverage decision regarding beta amyloid imaging along with some suggestions; Discuss stroke episode of care model with Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation staff; Work with CMS to share concerns and offer an alternative proposal for the APC assignment of EMG and NCS codes in the 2014 OPPS proposed rule; Submitted comments to CMS on the 2014 MPFS and 2014 OPPS proposed rules; Advocated for improvements to complex chronic care coordination codes proposal; Participated on refinement panel to argue for higher work RVUs for EMG and NCS codes.
Enhanced Access to Medicaid Services Act of 2013
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY
Support for permanent repeal and replacement of the Medicare SGR; Provided comments on payment reform to the House Ways and Means and Energy and Commerce Committees and Senate Finance Committee; Support payment reform to more accurately value cognitive care services; Support the preservation of the in-office ancillary exception to the Stark law;Supporting the Enhanced Access to Medicaid Services Act (HR 1838/ S 755) which would add neurology, psychiatry, and Ob/Gyn to the ACA Medicaid at Medicare rates provision; Submitted comments via signon letter raising concerns with Medicare Advantage health plans network adequacy and process for notifying physicians about contract terminations; Met with senior staff to discuss neurology specific issues such as cognitive reimbursement, quality measurement and new payment delivery models; Discussed stroke episode of care and other payment models with CMMI staff; Discussed early detection of measures for AD and dementia with quality and coverage staff.
Enhanced Access to Medicaid Services Act of 2013
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY
Support permanent repeal and replacement of the Medicare SGR including commenting on House Energy and Commerce/Ways and Means proposals and supporting HR 574 the Medicare Physician Payment Innovation Act of 2013; Support payment reform to more accurately value cognitive care services; Support repeal of the ACAs Independent Payment Advisory Board (H.R. 351/S. 351); Opposing automatic sequestration cuts to Medicare provider payments;Supporting the Enhanced Access to Medicaid Services Act (HR 1838/ S 755) which adds neurology, psychiatry, and Ob/Gyn to the ACA Medicaid at Medicare rates provision; Support for the preservation of the in-office ancillary exception to the stark law; Submitted recommendations to CMS on how to improve health information exchange physicians; Submitted comments to CMS on the Physician Part B filing proposed rule; Submitted comments to CMS in opposition of primary care only E/M codes; Submitted comments to CMS on the 2014 Inpatient Prospective Payment Systems proposed rule; Submitted comments to CMS on how clinical quality measures can be enhanced to better meet physicians needs; Met with CMS to discuss role of AAN in innovative delivery models and preparing our members for the changing healthcare landscape.
Youth Sports Concussion Act of 2013
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY
Support for the preservation and expansion of the graduate medical education funding; Support for more research funds for Alzheimers Disease and other dementias including NIH appropriations and private funding models as outlined in HR 1619, the Making Investments Now for Dementia (MIND) Act of 2013; Support for improved concussion safety standards for youth athletics including supporting HR 2118 / S 1014, the Youth Sports Concussion Act of 2013;Support for the expanded and appropriate use of telemedicine; Support S 1027 to improve, coordinate, and enhance rehabilitation research at the NIH; Support the reduction/elimination of specialty tiers within private health plans including supporting HR 460, Patients' Access to Treatments Act of 2013; Support for credential disclosure by health care providers in HR 1427, the Truth in Health Marketing Act of 2013; Opposing automatic sequestration cuts to NIH research; Submitted recommendations to the FDA on the proposed guidance document on Alzheimers disease research; Submitted recommendations to the Assistant Secretary of Planning and Evaluation on what topics should be included in measuring physicians time and work.
SGR Repeal and Medicare Beneficiary Access Act of 2013
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY
Support permanent repeal and replacement of the Medicare SGR including HR 2810 as well as supporting HR 574 the Medicare Physician Payment Innovation Act of 2013; Support payment reform to more accurately value cognitive care services; Opposing automatic sequestration cuts to Medicare provider payments; Supporting the Enhanced Access to Medicaid Services Act (HR 1838/ S 755) which adds neurology, psychiatry, and Ob/Gyn to the ACA Medicaid at Medicare rates provision;Support for the preservation of the in-office ancillary exception to the stark law; Support for the Health Outcomes, Planning, and Education for Alzheimer's Act (S.709 /H.R.1507) which provides support for appropriate diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimers Disease; Sent a letter to CMS supporting their coverage decision regarding beta amyloid imaging along with some suggestions; Discuss stroke episode of care model with Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation staff; Work with CMS to share concerns and offer an alternative proposal for the APC assignment of EMG and NCS codes in the 2014 OPPS proposed rule; Submitted comments to CMS on the 2014 MPFS and 2014 OPPS proposed rules; Advocated for improvements to complex chronic care coordination codes proposal; Participated on refinement panel to argue for higher work RVUs for EMG and NCS codes.
Protecting Seniors' Access to Medicare Act of 2013
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY
Support permanent repeal and replacement of the Medicare SGR including commenting on House Energy and Commerce/Ways and Means proposals and supporting HR 574 the Medicare Physician Payment Innovation Act of 2013; Support payment reform to more accurately value cognitive care services; Support repeal of the ACAs Independent Payment Advisory Board (H.R. 351/S. 351); Opposing automatic sequestration cuts to Medicare provider payments;Supporting the Enhanced Access to Medicaid Services Act (HR 1838/ S 755) which adds neurology, psychiatry, and Ob/Gyn to the ACA Medicaid at Medicare rates provision; Support for the preservation of the in-office ancillary exception to the stark law; Submitted recommendations to CMS on how to improve health information exchange physicians; Submitted comments to CMS on the Physician Part B filing proposed rule; Submitted comments to CMS in opposition of primary care only E/M codes; Submitted comments to CMS on the 2014 Inpatient Prospective Payment Systems proposed rule; Submitted comments to CMS on how clinical quality measures can be enhanced to better meet physicians needs; Met with CMS to discuss role of AAN in innovative delivery models and preparing our members for the changing healthcare landscape.
Protecting Student Athletes From Concussions Act of 2013
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY
Support for enhanced treatment options for Traumatic Brain Injury and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder as included in Section 733 of HR 1960, the FY2014 National Defense Authorization Act; Support for the preservation and expansion of the graduate medical education funding; Support for improved concussion safety standards for youth athletics including supporting Protecting Student Athletes from Concussions Act (HR 3532/ S 1546);Support for the expanded and appropriate use of telemedicine; Support the reduction/elimination of specialty tiers within private health plans including supporting HR 460, the Patients' Access to Treatments Act of 2013; Opposing sequestration cuts to NIH research; Submitted comment letter voicing our concerns with the transition to stage 2 MU and the 2014 EHR certification criteria; Submitted comments via sign on letter requesting CMS exclude articles from journals and medical textbooks from reporting under the Sunshine Act.
Patients' Access to Treatments Act of 2013
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY
Support for the preservation and expansion of the graduate medical education funding; Support for improved concussion safety standards for youth athletics including supporting Protecting Student Athletes from Concussions Act (S.1546); Support for the expanded and appropriate use of telemedicine; Support S 1027 to improve, coordinate, and enhance rehabilitation research at the NIH;Support the reduction/elimination of specialty tiers within private health plans including supporting HR 460, Patients' Access to Treatments Act of 2013; Opposing automatic sequestration cuts to NIH research; Support the Pharmaceutical Quality, Security, and Accountability Act (S. 959); Nominated Dr. John C. Morris to serve as a physician/researcher on the Advisory Council on Alzheimer's Care, Research and Services.
Patients' Access to Treatments Act of 2013
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY
Support for enhanced treatment options for Traumatic Brain Injury and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder as included in Section 733 of HR 1960, the FY2014 National Defense Authorization Act; Support for the preservation and expansion of the graduate medical education funding; Support for improved concussion safety standards for youth athletics including supporting Protecting Student Athletes from Concussions Act (HR 3532/ S 1546);Support for the expanded and appropriate use of telemedicine; Support the reduction/elimination of specialty tiers within private health plans including supporting HR 460, the Patients' Access to Treatments Act of 2013; Opposing sequestration cuts to NIH research; Submitted comment letter voicing our concerns with the transition to stage 2 MU and the 2014 EHR certification criteria; Submitted comments via sign on letter requesting CMS exclude articles from journals and medical textbooks from reporting under the Sunshine Act.
Patients' Access to Treatments Act of 2013
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY
Support for the preservation and expansion of the graduate medical education funding; Support for more research funds for Alzheimers Disease and other dementias including NIH appropriations and private funding models as outlined in HR 1619, the Making Investments Now for Dementia (MIND) Act of 2013; Support for improved concussion safety standards for youth athletics including supporting HR 2118 / S 1014, the Youth Sports Concussion Act of 2013;Support for the expanded and appropriate use of telemedicine; Support S 1027 to improve, coordinate, and enhance rehabilitation research at the NIH; Support the reduction/elimination of specialty tiers within private health plans including supporting HR 460, Patients' Access to Treatments Act of 2013; Support for credential disclosure by health care providers in HR 1427, the Truth in Health Marketing Act of 2013; Opposing automatic sequestration cuts to NIH research; Submitted recommendations to the FDA on the proposed guidance document on Alzheimers disease research; Submitted recommendations to the Assistant Secretary of Planning and Evaluation on what topics should be included in measuring physicians time and work.
Medicare Physician Payment Innovation Act of 2013
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY
Support permanent repeal and replacement of the Medicare SGR including HR 2810 as well as supporting HR 574 the Medicare Physician Payment Innovation Act of 2013; Support payment reform to more accurately value cognitive care services; Opposing automatic sequestration cuts to Medicare provider payments; Supporting the Enhanced Access to Medicaid Services Act (HR 1838/ S 755) which adds neurology, psychiatry, and Ob/Gyn to the ACA Medicaid at Medicare rates provision;Support for the preservation of the in-office ancillary exception to the stark law; Support for the Health Outcomes, Planning, and Education for Alzheimer's Act (S.709 /H.R.1507) which provides support for appropriate diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimers Disease; Sent a letter to CMS supporting their coverage decision regarding beta amyloid imaging along with some suggestions; Discuss stroke episode of care model with Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation staff; Work with CMS to share concerns and offer an alternative proposal for the APC assignment of EMG and NCS codes in the 2014 OPPS proposed rule; Submitted comments to CMS on the 2014 MPFS and 2014 OPPS proposed rules; Advocated for improvements to complex chronic care coordination codes proposal; Participated on refinement panel to argue for higher work RVUs for EMG and NCS codes.
Medicare Physician Payment Innovation Act of 2013
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY
Support permanent repeal and replacement of the Medicare SGR including commenting on House Energy and Commerce/Ways and Means proposals and supporting HR 574 the Medicare Physician Payment Innovation Act of 2013; Support payment reform to more accurately value cognitive care services; Support repeal of the ACAs Independent Payment Advisory Board (H.R. 351/S. 351); Opposing automatic sequestration cuts to Medicare provider payments;Supporting the Enhanced Access to Medicaid Services Act (HR 1838/ S 755) which adds neurology, psychiatry, and Ob/Gyn to the ACA Medicaid at Medicare rates provision; Support for the preservation of the in-office ancillary exception to the stark law; Submitted recommendations to CMS on how to improve health information exchange physicians; Submitted comments to CMS on the Physician Part B filing proposed rule; Submitted comments to CMS in opposition of primary care only E/M codes; Submitted comments to CMS on the 2014 Inpatient Prospective Payment Systems proposed rule; Submitted comments to CMS on how clinical quality measures can be enhanced to better meet physicians needs; Met with CMS to discuss role of AAN in innovative delivery models and preparing our members for the changing healthcare landscape.
Youth Sports Concussion Act
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY
Support for the preservation and expansion of the graduate medical education funding; Support for more research funds for Alzheimers Disease and other dementias including NIH appropriations and private funding models as outlined in HR 1619, the Making Investments Now for Dementia (MIND) Act of 2013; Support for improved concussion safety standards for youth athletics including supporting HR 2118 / S 1014, the Youth Sports Concussion Act of 2013;Support for the expanded and appropriate use of telemedicine; Support S 1027 to improve, coordinate, and enhance rehabilitation research at the NIH; Support the reduction/elimination of specialty tiers within private health plans including supporting HR 460, Patients' Access to Treatments Act of 2013; Support for credential disclosure by health care providers in HR 1427, the Truth in Health Marketing Act of 2013; Opposing automatic sequestration cuts to NIH research; Submitted recommendations to the FDA on the proposed guidance document on Alzheimers disease research; Submitted recommendations to the Assistant Secretary of Planning and Evaluation on what topics should be included in measuring physicians time and work.
A bill to improve, coordinate, and enhance rehabilitation research at the National Institutes of Health.
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY
Support for the preservation and expansion of the graduate medical education funding; Support for more research funds for Alzheimers Disease and other dementias including NIH appropriations and private funding models as outlined in HR 1619, the Making Investments Now for Dementia (MIND) Act of 2013; Support for improved concussion safety standards for youth athletics including supporting HR 2118 / S 1014, the Youth Sports Concussion Act of 2013;Support for the expanded and appropriate use of telemedicine; Support S 1027 to improve, coordinate, and enhance rehabilitation research at the NIH; Support the reduction/elimination of specialty tiers within private health plans including supporting HR 460, Patients' Access to Treatments Act of 2013; Support for credential disclosure by health care providers in HR 1427, the Truth in Health Marketing Act of 2013; Opposing automatic sequestration cuts to NIH research; Submitted recommendations to the FDA on the proposed guidance document on Alzheimers disease research; Submitted recommendations to the Assistant Secretary of Planning and Evaluation on what topics should be included in measuring physicians time and work.
A bill to improve, coordinate, and enhance rehabilitation research at the National Institutes of Health.
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY
Support for the preservation and expansion of the graduate medical education funding; Support for improved concussion safety standards for youth athletics including supporting Protecting Student Athletes from Concussions Act (S.1546); Support for the expanded and appropriate use of telemedicine; Support S 1027 to improve, coordinate, and enhance rehabilitation research at the NIH;Support the reduction/elimination of specialty tiers within private health plans including supporting HR 460, Patients' Access to Treatments Act of 2013; Opposing automatic sequestration cuts to NIH research; Support the Pharmaceutical Quality, Security, and Accountability Act (S. 959); Nominated Dr. John C. Morris to serve as a physician/researcher on the Advisory Council on Alzheimer's Care, Research and Services.
Protecting Student Athletes from Concussions Act of 2013
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY
Support for the preservation and expansion of the graduate medical education funding; Support for improved concussion safety standards for youth athletics including supporting Protecting Student Athletes from Concussions Act (S.1546); Support for the expanded and appropriate use of telemedicine; Support S 1027 to improve, coordinate, and enhance rehabilitation research at the NIH;Support the reduction/elimination of specialty tiers within private health plans including supporting HR 460, Patients' Access to Treatments Act of 2013; Opposing automatic sequestration cuts to NIH research; Support the Pharmaceutical Quality, Security, and Accountability Act (S. 959); Nominated Dr. John C. Morris to serve as a physician/researcher on the Advisory Council on Alzheimer's Care, Research and Services.
Protecting Student Athletes from Concussions Act of 2013
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY
Support for enhanced treatment options for Traumatic Brain Injury and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder as included in Section 733 of HR 1960, the FY2014 National Defense Authorization Act; Support for the preservation and expansion of the graduate medical education funding; Support for improved concussion safety standards for youth athletics including supporting Protecting Student Athletes from Concussions Act (HR 3532/ S 1546);Support for the expanded and appropriate use of telemedicine; Support the reduction/elimination of specialty tiers within private health plans including supporting HR 460, the Patients' Access to Treatments Act of 2013; Opposing sequestration cuts to NIH research; Submitted comment letter voicing our concerns with the transition to stage 2 MU and the 2014 EHR certification criteria; Submitted comments via sign on letter requesting CMS exclude articles from journals and medical textbooks from reporting under the Sunshine Act.
Protecting Seniors' Access to Medicare Act of 2013
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY
Support permanent repeal and replacement of the Medicare SGR including commenting on House Energy and Commerce/Ways and Means proposals and supporting HR 574 the Medicare Physician Payment Innovation Act of 2013; Support payment reform to more accurately value cognitive care services; Support repeal of the ACAs Independent Payment Advisory Board (H.R. 351/S. 351); Opposing automatic sequestration cuts to Medicare provider payments;Supporting the Enhanced Access to Medicaid Services Act (HR 1838/ S 755) which adds neurology, psychiatry, and Ob/Gyn to the ACA Medicaid at Medicare rates provision; Support for the preservation of the in-office ancillary exception to the stark law; Submitted recommendations to CMS on how to improve health information exchange physicians; Submitted comments to CMS on the Physician Part B filing proposed rule; Submitted comments to CMS in opposition of primary care only E/M codes; Submitted comments to CMS on the 2014 Inpatient Prospective Payment Systems proposed rule; Submitted comments to CMS on how clinical quality measures can be enhanced to better meet physicians needs; Met with CMS to discuss role of AAN in innovative delivery models and preparing our members for the changing healthcare landscape.
Health Outcomes, Planning, and Education for Alzheimer's Act
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY
Support permanent repeal and replacement of the Medicare SGR including HR 2810 as well as supporting HR 574 the Medicare Physician Payment Innovation Act of 2013; Support payment reform to more accurately value cognitive care services; Opposing automatic sequestration cuts to Medicare provider payments; Supporting the Enhanced Access to Medicaid Services Act (HR 1838/ S 755) which adds neurology, psychiatry, and Ob/Gyn to the ACA Medicaid at Medicare rates provision;Support for the preservation of the in-office ancillary exception to the stark law; Support for the Health Outcomes, Planning, and Education for Alzheimer's Act (S.709 /H.R.1507) which provides support for appropriate diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimers Disease; Sent a letter to CMS supporting their coverage decision regarding beta amyloid imaging along with some suggestions; Discuss stroke episode of care model with Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation staff; Work with CMS to share concerns and offer an alternative proposal for the APC assignment of EMG and NCS codes in the 2014 OPPS proposed rule; Submitted comments to CMS on the 2014 MPFS and 2014 OPPS proposed rules; Advocated for improvements to complex chronic care coordination codes proposal; Participated on refinement panel to argue for higher work RVUs for EMG and NCS codes.
Enhanced Access to Medicaid Services Act of 2013
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY
Support for permanent repeal and replacement of the Medicare SGR; Provided comments on payment reform to the House Ways and Means and Energy and Commerce Committees and Senate Finance Committee; Support payment reform to more accurately value cognitive care services; Support the preservation of the in-office ancillary exception to the Stark law;Supporting the Enhanced Access to Medicaid Services Act (HR 1838/ S 755) which would add neurology, psychiatry, and Ob/Gyn to the ACA Medicaid at Medicare rates provision; Submitted comments via signon letter raising concerns with Medicare Advantage health plans network adequacy and process for notifying physicians about contract terminations; Met with senior staff to discuss neurology specific issues such as cognitive reimbursement, quality measurement and new payment delivery models; Discussed stroke episode of care and other payment models with CMMI staff; Discussed early detection of measures for AD and dementia with quality and coverage staff.
Enhanced Access to Medicaid Services Act of 2013
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY
Support permanent repeal and replacement of the Medicare SGR including HR 2810 as well as supporting HR 574 the Medicare Physician Payment Innovation Act of 2013; Support payment reform to more accurately value cognitive care services; Opposing automatic sequestration cuts to Medicare provider payments; Supporting the Enhanced Access to Medicaid Services Act (HR 1838/ S 755) which adds neurology, psychiatry, and Ob/Gyn to the ACA Medicaid at Medicare rates provision;Support for the preservation of the in-office ancillary exception to the stark law; Support for the Health Outcomes, Planning, and Education for Alzheimer's Act (S.709 /H.R.1507) which provides support for appropriate diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimers Disease; Sent a letter to CMS supporting their coverage decision regarding beta amyloid imaging along with some suggestions; Discuss stroke episode of care model with Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation staff; Work with CMS to share concerns and offer an alternative proposal for the APC assignment of EMG and NCS codes in the 2014 OPPS proposed rule; Submitted comments to CMS on the 2014 MPFS and 2014 OPPS proposed rules; Advocated for improvements to complex chronic care coordination codes proposal; Participated on refinement panel to argue for higher work RVUs for EMG and NCS codes.
Enhanced Access to Medicaid Services Act of 2013
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY
Support permanent repeal and replacement of the Medicare SGR including commenting on House Energy and Commerce/Ways and Means proposals and supporting HR 574 the Medicare Physician Payment Innovation Act of 2013; Support payment reform to more accurately value cognitive care services; Support repeal of the ACAs Independent Payment Advisory Board (H.R. 351/S. 351); Opposing automatic sequestration cuts to Medicare provider payments;Supporting the Enhanced Access to Medicaid Services Act (HR 1838/ S 755) which adds neurology, psychiatry, and Ob/Gyn to the ACA Medicaid at Medicare rates provision; Support for the preservation of the in-office ancillary exception to the stark law; Submitted recommendations to CMS on how to improve health information exchange physicians; Submitted comments to CMS on the Physician Part B filing proposed rule; Submitted comments to CMS in opposition of primary care only E/M codes; Submitted comments to CMS on the 2014 Inpatient Prospective Payment Systems proposed rule; Submitted comments to CMS on how clinical quality measures can be enhanced to better meet physicians needs; Met with CMS to discuss role of AAN in innovative delivery models and preparing our members for the changing healthcare landscape.
Pharmaceutical Quality, Security, and Accountability Act
Client: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY · Firm: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY
Support for the preservation and expansion of the graduate medical education funding; Support for improved concussion safety standards for youth athletics including supporting Protecting Student Athletes from Concussions Act (S.1546); Support for the expanded and appropriate use of telemedicine; Support S 1027 to improve, coordinate, and enhance rehabilitation research at the NIH;Support the reduction/elimination of specialty tiers within private health plans including supporting HR 460, Patients' Access to Treatments Act of 2013; Opposing automatic sequestration cuts to NIH research; Support the Pharmaceutical Quality, Security, and Accountability Act (S. 959); Nominated Dr. John C. Morris to serve as a physician/researcher on the Advisory Council on Alzheimer's Care, Research and Services.
H.R. 4552: Equestrian Helmet Safety Act H.R. 460: Patients' Access to Treatments Act H.R. 1098/ S. 2539: Traumatic Brain Injury Reauthorization Act Coverage and appropriate use of telemedicine, VA Epilepsy Centers of Excellence, NIH, Dissemination of safety alerts (FDA)
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY via AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY
2014 · second_quarter · Q2
H.R. 460, Patients' Access to Treatments Act H.R. 1098/ S. 2539, Traumatic Brain Injury Reauthorization Act H.R. 1508/ S. 1091, Alzheimers Disease Research Semipostal StampCoverage and appropriate use of telemedicine, VA Epilepsy Centers of Excellence, NIH, SSA medical criteria in evaluating neurological disorders including seizures, Dissemination of safety alerts
S. 577 / HR 1180, Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2013: Graduate medical education-residency training S. 755/ H.R. 1838, Enhanced Access to Medicaid Services Act of 2013: Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act H.R. 1173, Personalize Your Care Act of 2013: Voluntary advance care planning consultation in Medicare H.R. 1201, Training Tomorrow's Doctors Today Act: Graduate medical education-residency trainingH.R. 4106, Saving Lives, Saving Costs Act: Provides safe harbors for practitioners following evidence based guidelines H.R. 4695, Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to include in the initial preventive physical examination covered under the Medicare program sleep apnea screening Permanent repeal to the sustainable growth rate (SGR) formula; CMS coverage for oxygen for cluster headaches; Preservation of the in-office ancillary exception to the Stark law, Advocate for reimbursement and use of advance care planning; Challenges developing meaningful quality of life measures, Episode of care document and early detection tools for mild cognitive impairment
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA)
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY via AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY
2014 · first_quarter · Q1
H.R.460, Patients' Access to Treatments Act of 2013: Establish cost-sharing limits for health plans that cover prescription drugs; Coverage and appropriate use of telemedicine; Extension for 2014 CEHRT criteria and allowing greater flexibility in meeting MU criteria; FDA regarding their review process of clinical trials for multiple sclerosis; DEA regarding the schedule II classification of DaTscan
H.R. 574, Medicare Physician Payment Innovation Act of 2013: Medicare physician payment-sustainable growth rate (SGR) reform S. 577 / HR 1180, Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2013: Graduate medical education-residency training S. 755/ H.R. 1838, Enhanced Access to Medicaid Services Act of 2013: Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act H.R. 1173, Personalize Your Care Act of 2013: Voluntary advance care planning consultation in MedicareH.R. 1201, Training Tomorrow's Doctors Today Act: Graduate medical education-residency training S. 2000/ H.R. 4015, SGR Repeal and Medicare Provider Payment Modernization Act of 2014: Medicare physician payment-sustainable growth rate (SGR) reform S. 2046 / H.R. 4035: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide Medicare beneficiaries coordinated care and greater choice with regard to accessing hearing health services and benefits. S. 2110, Medicare SGR Repeal and Beneficiary Access Improvement Act of 2014: Medicare physician payment-sustainable growth rate (SGR) reform H.R. 2810, Medicare Patient Access and Quality Improvement Act: Medicare physician payment-sustainable growth rate (SGR) reform H.R. 4106, Saving Lives, Saving Costs Act: Provides safe harbors for practitioners following evidence based guidelines H.R. 4302, Protecting Access to Medicare Act of 2014: Changes to Medicare physician payment-sustainable growth rate (SGR) formula Preservation of the in-office ancillary exception to the Stark law; ACO exclusivity issues; Protected class status criteria; ICD 10 transition and implementation; Commented on CMS RFI on specialty practitioner payment model opportunities.
VA Epilepsy Centers of Excellence, NIH, Alzheimers Research, and the pediatric loan repayment program
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY via AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY
2013 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Support for enhanced treatment options for Traumatic Brain Injury and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder as included in Section 733 of HR 1960, the FY2014 National Defense Authorization Act; Support for the preservation and expansion of the graduate medical education funding; Support for improved concussion safety standards for youth athletics including supporting Protecting Student Athletes from Concussions Act (HR 3532/ S 1546);Support for the expanded and appropriate use of telemedicine; Support the reduction/elimination of specialty tiers within private health plans including supporting HR 460, the Patients' Access to Treatments Act of 2013; Opposing sequestration cuts to NIH research; Submitted comment letter voicing our concerns with the transition to stage 2 MU and the 2014 EHR certification criteria; Submitted comments via sign on letter requesting CMS exclude articles from journals and medical textbooks from reporting under the Sunshine Act.
Support for permanent repeal and replacement of the Medicare SGR; Provided comments on payment reform to the House Ways and Means and Energy and Commerce Committees and Senate Finance Committee; Support payment reform to more accurately value cognitive care services; Support the preservation of the in-office ancillary exception to the Stark law;Supporting the Enhanced Access to Medicaid Services Act (HR 1838/ S 755) which would add neurology, psychiatry, and Ob/Gyn to the ACA Medicaid at Medicare rates provision; Submitted comments via signon letter raising concerns with Medicare Advantage health plans network adequacy and process for notifying physicians about contract terminations; Met with senior staff to discuss neurology specific issues such as cognitive reimbursement, quality measurement and new payment delivery models; Discussed stroke episode of care and other payment models with CMMI staff; Discussed early detection of measures for AD and dementia with quality and coverage staff.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY via AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY
2013 · third_quarter · Q3
Support permanent repeal and replacement of the Medicare SGR including HR 2810 as well as supporting HR 574 the Medicare Physician Payment Innovation Act of 2013; Support payment reform to more accurately value cognitive care services; Opposing automatic sequestration cuts to Medicare provider payments; Supporting the Enhanced Access to Medicaid Services Act (HR 1838/ S 755) which adds neurology, psychiatry, and Ob/Gyn to the ACA Medicaid at Medicare rates provision;Support for the preservation of the in-office ancillary exception to the stark law; Support for the Health Outcomes, Planning, and Education for Alzheimer's Act (S.709 /H.R.1507) which provides support for appropriate diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimers Disease; Sent a letter to CMS supporting their coverage decision regarding beta amyloid imaging along with some suggestions; Discuss stroke episode of care model with Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation staff; Work with CMS to share concerns and offer an alternative proposal for the APC assignment of EMG and NCS codes in the 2014 OPPS proposed rule; Submitted comments to CMS on the 2014 MPFS and 2014 OPPS proposed rules; Advocated for improvements to complex chronic care coordination codes proposal; Participated on refinement panel to argue for higher work RVUs for EMG and NCS codes.
Support for the preservation and expansion of the graduate medical education funding; Support for improved concussion safety standards for youth athletics including supporting Protecting Student Athletes from Concussions Act (S.1546); Support for the expanded and appropriate use of telemedicine; Support S 1027 to improve, coordinate, and enhance rehabilitation research at the NIH;Support the reduction/elimination of specialty tiers within private health plans including supporting HR 460, Patients' Access to Treatments Act of 2013; Opposing automatic sequestration cuts to NIH research; Support the Pharmaceutical Quality, Security, and Accountability Act (S. 959); Nominated Dr. John C. Morris to serve as a physician/researcher on the Advisory Council on Alzheimer's Care, Research and Services.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY via AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY
2013 · second_quarter · 2A
Support permanent repeal and replacement of the Medicare SGR including commenting on House Energy and Commerce/Ways and Means proposals and supporting HR 574 the Medicare Physician Payment Innovation Act of 2013; Support payment reform to more accurately value cognitive care services; Support repeal of the ACAs Independent Payment Advisory Board (H.R. 351/S. 351); Opposing automatic sequestration cuts to Medicare provider payments;Supporting the Enhanced Access to Medicaid Services Act (HR 1838/ S 755) which adds neurology, psychiatry, and Ob/Gyn to the ACA Medicaid at Medicare rates provision; Support for the preservation of the in-office ancillary exception to the stark law; Submitted recommendations to CMS on how to improve health information exchange physicians; Submitted comments to CMS on the Physician Part B filing proposed rule; Submitted comments to CMS in opposition of primary care only E/M codes; Submitted comments to CMS on the 2014 Inpatient Prospective Payment Systems proposed rule; Submitted comments to CMS on how clinical quality measures can be enhanced to better meet physicians needs; Met with CMS to discuss role of AAN in innovative delivery models and preparing our members for the changing healthcare landscape.
Support for the preservation and expansion of the graduate medical education funding; Support for more research funds for Alzheimers Disease and other dementias including NIH appropriations and private funding models as outlined in HR 1619, the Making Investments Now for Dementia (MIND) Act of 2013; Support for improved concussion safety standards for youth athletics including supporting HR 2118 / S 1014, the Youth Sports Concussion Act of 2013;Support for the expanded and appropriate use of telemedicine; Support S 1027 to improve, coordinate, and enhance rehabilitation research at the NIH; Support the reduction/elimination of specialty tiers within private health plans including supporting HR 460, Patients' Access to Treatments Act of 2013; Support for credential disclosure by health care providers in HR 1427, the Truth in Health Marketing Act of 2013; Opposing automatic sequestration cuts to NIH research; Submitted recommendations to the FDA on the proposed guidance document on Alzheimers disease research; Submitted recommendations to the Assistant Secretary of Planning and Evaluation on what topics should be included in measuring physicians time and work.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE