mrs KAREN HELLER

Advocate for several Medicare & Medicaid provisions in the CARES Act (H.R. 748), including a delay of Medicare sequestration cuts, a delay of the Medicare Fiscal Accountability Rule and Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) cut relief. Support increased Federal Medical Assistance Percentages (FMAP) and FMAP flexibility at the state level in the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (H.R. 6201) and the CARES Act (H.R. 748). Advocate for changes to indirect medical education payments to account for COVID-19 response efforts. Discuss issues related to Medicare accelerated payments with White House, HHS, CMS and Congressional staff. Advocate for continued Federal funding for New York States DSRIP program. Discuss Medicare and Medicaid issues with the CMS Administrator. Discuss COVID-19 response with White House staff and HHS leadership, including the HHS Secretary. Discuss GNYHA's legislative priorities with Congressional staff: a delay of cuts Medicaid DSH funding (support), site-neutral policies (oppose), 340B drug discount program (support), expanding federal graduate medical education programs (support), funding to address the opioid crisis (support), and the Affordable Care Act (support). Oppose several provisions in the White House's FY 2021 budget blueprint including cuts and changes to GME funding, site-neutral policies, changes to Medicare UCP and bad debt, Medicare post-acute care payments, wage index adjustments, and other Medicaid cuts. Educate Congressional staff and lawmakers on Medicare for All. Support graduate medical education funding through the Medicare program, including support for the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 348/H.R. 1763) and the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414/S. 2439). Discuss technical assistance regarding the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414/S. 2439) with committee staff. Discuss the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019 (S. 2543) with Congressional staff and committee staff. Discuss New York State's Partnership for Patients initiative with CMS contract officers. Discuss GME rural training tracks and possible reforms with Congressional staff. Discuss the ET3 model with staff from CMMI. Discuss the Medicare GME program, including issues related to oversight and transparency, with congressional staff. Spoke with CMS to review Medicare DGME policy (42 CFR 413.75) on residency counting issues Discuss issues concerning DSH hospitals with the Executive Branch. Discuss Medicare and Medicaid issues with the CMS Administrator. Discuss Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R.3) with Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to telehealth and HIT with staff from CMS, the White House and Congressional staff. Discuss the HEROES Act (H.R. 6800) and other COVID-19 phase four response legislation with lawmakers, Congressional staff, HHS and the White House. Discuss disbursements from the Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund with HHS, the White House, and Congressional staff and lawmakers. Discuss Medicare Advance Payment forgiveness with HHS and Congressional staff, advocated for H.R. 7292 (support). Discuss a range of other COVID-19 priorities with Congressional staff including ensuring Medicare advantage plans comply with increased COVID-19 Medicare payments (support), an add-on payment for COVID-19 care (support), and crisis pay for health care workers (support). Support a delay of Medicaid DSH reimbursement cuts in COVID-19 response package and a delay or repeal of the Medicaid Fiscal Accountability Regulation. Discuss increased Federal Medical Assistance Percentages (support) and increased funding for state and local governments (support) with Congressional staff. Discuss Medicare Rule on Physician Time Studies (42 CFR 415.60) with CMS. Discuss disclosure of patient information to the media with HHS. Discuss Medicare Rules regarding new teaching hospitals with CMS. Discuss alternate care site billing with CMS.

Advocate for several Medicare & Medicaid provisions in the CARES Act (H.R. 748), including a delay of Medicare sequestration cuts, a delay of the Medicare Fiscal Accountability Rule and Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) cut relief. Support increased Federal Medical Assistance Percentages (FMAP) and FMAP flexibility at the state level in the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (H.R. 6201) and the CARES Act (H.R. 748). Advocate for changes to indirect medical education payments to account for COVID-19 response efforts. Discuss issues related to Medicare accelerated payments with White House, HHS, CMS and Congressional staff. Advocate for continued Federal funding for New York States DSRIP program. Discuss Medicare and Medicaid issues with the CMS Administrator. Discuss COVID-19 response with White House staff and HHS leadership, including the HHS Secretary. Discuss GNYHA's legislative priorities with Congressional staff: a delay of cuts Medicaid DSH funding (support), site-neutral policies (oppose), 340B drug discount program (support), expanding federal graduate medical education programs (support), funding to address the opioid crisis (support), and the Affordable Care Act (support). Oppose several provisions in the White House's FY 2021 budget blueprint including cuts and changes to GME funding, site-neutral policies, changes to Medicare UCP and bad debt, Medicare post-acute care payments, wage index adjustments, and other Medicaid cuts. Educate Congressional staff and lawmakers on Medicare for All. Support graduate medical education funding through the Medicare program, including support for the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 348/H.R. 1763) and the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414/S. 2439). Discuss technical assistance regarding the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414/S. 2439) with committee staff. Discuss the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019 (S. 2543) with Congressional staff and committee staff. Discuss New York State's Partnership for Patients initiative with CMS contract officers. Discuss GME rural training tracks and possible reforms with Congressional staff. Discuss the ET3 model with staff from CMMI. Discuss the Medicare GME program, including issues related to oversight and transparency, with congressional staff. Spoke with CMS to review Medicare DGME policy (42 CFR 413.75) on residency counting issues Discuss issues concerning DSH hospitals with the Executive Branch. Discuss Medicare and Medicaid issues with the CMS Administrator. Discuss Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R.3) with Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to telehealth and HIT with staff from CMS, the White House and Congressional staff. Discuss the HEROES Act (H.R. 6800) and other COVID-19 phase four response legislation with lawmakers, Congressional staff, HHS and the White House. Discuss disbursements from the Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund with HHS, the White House, and Congressional staff and lawmakers. Discuss Medicare Advance Payment forgiveness with HHS and Congressional staff, advocated for H.R. 7292 (support). Discuss a range of other COVID-19 priorities with Congressional staff including ensuring Medicare advantage plans comply with increased COVID-19 Medicare payments (support), an add-on payment for COVID-19 care (support), and crisis pay for health care workers (support). Support a delay of Medicaid DSH reimbursement cuts in COVID-19 response package and a delay or repeal of the Medicaid Fiscal Accountability Regulation. Discuss increased Federal Medical Assistance Percentages (support) and increased funding for state and local governments (support) with Congressional staff. Discuss Medicare Rule on Physician Time Studies (42 CFR 415.60) with CMS. Discuss disclosure of patient information to the media with HHS. Discuss Medicare Rules regarding new teaching hospitals with CMS. Discuss alternate care site billing with CMS.

Advocate for several Medicare & Medicaid provisions in the CARES Act (H.R. 748), including a delay of Medicare sequestration cuts, a delay of the Medicare Fiscal Accountability Rule and Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) cut relief. Support increased Federal Medical Assistance Percentages (FMAP) and FMAP flexibility at the state level in the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (H.R. 6201) and the CARES Act (H.R. 748). Advocate for changes to indirect medical education payments to account for COVID-19 response efforts. Discuss issues related to Medicare accelerated payments with White House, HHS, CMS and Congressional staff. Advocate for continued Federal funding for New York States DSRIP program. Discuss Medicare and Medicaid issues with the CMS Administrator. Discuss COVID-19 response with White House staff and HHS leadership, including the HHS Secretary. Discuss GNYHA's legislative priorities with Congressional staff: a delay of cuts Medicaid DSH funding (support), site-neutral policies (oppose), 340B drug discount program (support), expanding federal graduate medical education programs (support), funding to address the opioid crisis (support), and the Affordable Care Act (support). Oppose several provisions in the White House's FY 2021 budget blueprint including cuts and changes to GME funding, site-neutral policies, changes to Medicare UCP and bad debt, Medicare post-acute care payments, wage index adjustments, and other Medicaid cuts. Educate Congressional staff and lawmakers on Medicare for All. Support graduate medical education funding through the Medicare program, including support for the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 348/H.R. 1763) and the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414/S. 2439). Discuss technical assistance regarding the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414/S. 2439) with committee staff. Discuss the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019 (S. 2543) with Congressional staff and committee staff. Discuss New York State's Partnership for Patients initiative with CMS contract officers. Discuss GME rural training tracks and possible reforms with Congressional staff. Discuss the ET3 model with staff from CMMI. Discuss the Medicare GME program, including issues related to oversight and transparency, with congressional staff. Spoke with CMS to review Medicare DGME policy (42 CFR 413.75) on residency counting issues Discuss issues concerning DSH hospitals with the Executive Branch. Discuss Medicare and Medicaid issues with the CMS Administrator. Discuss Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R.3) with Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to telehealth and HIT with staff from CMS, the White House and Congressional staff.

Advocate for several Medicare & Medicaid provisions in the CARES Act (H.R. 748), including a delay of Medicare sequestration cuts, a delay of the Medicare Fiscal Accountability Rule and Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) cut relief. Support increased Federal Medical Assistance Percentages (FMAP) and FMAP flexibility at the state level in the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (H.R. 6201) and the CARES Act (H.R. 748). Advocate for changes to indirect medical education payments to account for COVID-19 response efforts. Discuss issues related to Medicare accelerated payments with White House, HHS, CMS and Congressional staff. Advocate for continued Federal funding for New York States DSRIP program. Discuss Medicare and Medicaid issues with the CMS Administrator. Discuss COVID-19 response with White House staff and HHS leadership, including the HHS Secretary. Discuss GNYHA's legislative priorities with Congressional staff: a delay of cuts Medicaid DSH funding (support), site-neutral policies (oppose), 340B drug discount program (support), expanding federal graduate medical education programs (support), funding to address the opioid crisis (support), and the Affordable Care Act (support). Oppose several provisions in the White House's FY 2021 budget blueprint including cuts and changes to GME funding, site-neutral policies, changes to Medicare UCP and bad debt, Medicare post-acute care payments, wage index adjustments, and other Medicaid cuts. Educate Congressional staff and lawmakers on Medicare for All. Support graduate medical education funding through the Medicare program, including support for the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 348/H.R. 1763) and the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414/S. 2439). Discuss technical assistance regarding the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414/S. 2439) with committee staff. Discuss the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019 (S. 2543) with Congressional staff and committee staff. Discuss New York State's Partnership for Patients initiative with CMS contract officers. Discuss GME rural training tracks and possible reforms with Congressional staff. Discuss the ET3 model with staff from CMMI. Discuss the Medicare GME program, including issues related to oversight and transparency, with congressional staff. Spoke with CMS to review Medicare DGME policy (42 CFR 413.75) on residency counting issues Discuss issues concerning DSH hospitals with the Executive Branch. Discuss Medicare and Medicaid issues with the CMS Administrator. Discuss Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R.3) with Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to telehealth and HIT with staff from CMS, the White House and Congressional staff. Discuss the HEROES Act (H.R. 6800) and other COVID-19 phase four response legislation with lawmakers, Congressional staff, HHS and the White House. Discuss disbursements from the Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund with HHS, the White House, and Congressional staff and lawmakers. Discuss Medicare Advance Payment forgiveness with HHS and Congressional staff, advocated for H.R. 7292 (support). Discuss a range of other COVID-19 priorities with Congressional staff including ensuring Medicare advantage plans comply with increased COVID-19 Medicare payments (support), an add-on payment for COVID-19 care (support), and crisis pay for health care workers (support). Support a delay of Medicaid DSH reimbursement cuts in COVID-19 response package and a delay or repeal of the Medicaid Fiscal Accountability Regulation. Discuss increased Federal Medical Assistance Percentages (support) and increased funding for state and local governments (support) with Congressional staff. Discuss Medicare Rule on Physician Time Studies (42 CFR 415.60) with CMS. Discuss disclosure of patient information to the media with HHS. Discuss Medicare Rules regarding new teaching hospitals with CMS. Discuss alternate care site billing with CMS.

Advocate for several Medicare & Medicaid provisions in the CARES Act (H.R. 748), including a delay of Medicare sequestration cuts, a delay of the Medicare Fiscal Accountability Rule and Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) cut relief. Support increased Federal Medical Assistance Percentages (FMAP) and FMAP flexibility at the state level in the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (H.R. 6201) and the CARES Act (H.R. 748). Advocate for changes to indirect medical education payments to account for COVID-19 response efforts. Discuss issues related to Medicare accelerated payments with White House, HHS, CMS and Congressional staff. Advocate for continued Federal funding for New York States DSRIP program. Discuss Medicare and Medicaid issues with the CMS Administrator. Discuss COVID-19 response with White House staff and HHS leadership, including the HHS Secretary. Discuss GNYHA's legislative priorities with Congressional staff: a delay of cuts Medicaid DSH funding (support), site-neutral policies (oppose), 340B drug discount program (support), expanding federal graduate medical education programs (support), funding to address the opioid crisis (support), and the Affordable Care Act (support). Oppose several provisions in the White House's FY 2021 budget blueprint including cuts and changes to GME funding, site-neutral policies, changes to Medicare UCP and bad debt, Medicare post-acute care payments, wage index adjustments, and other Medicaid cuts. Educate Congressional staff and lawmakers on Medicare for All. Support graduate medical education funding through the Medicare program, including support for the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 348/H.R. 1763) and the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414/S. 2439). Discuss technical assistance regarding the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414/S. 2439) with committee staff. Discuss the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019 (S. 2543) with Congressional staff and committee staff. Discuss New York State's Partnership for Patients initiative with CMS contract officers. Discuss GME rural training tracks and possible reforms with Congressional staff. Discuss the ET3 model with staff from CMMI. Discuss the Medicare GME program, including issues related to oversight and transparency, with congressional staff. Spoke with CMS to review Medicare DGME policy (42 CFR 413.75) on residency counting issues Discuss issues concerning DSH hospitals with the Executive Branch. Discuss Medicare and Medicaid issues with the CMS Administrator. Discuss Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R.3) with Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to telehealth and HIT with staff from CMS, the White House and Congressional staff. Discuss the HEROES Act (H.R. 6800) and other COVID-19 phase four response legislation with lawmakers, Congressional staff, HHS and the White House. Discuss disbursements from the Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund with HHS, the White House, and Congressional staff and lawmakers. Discuss Medicare Advance Payment forgiveness with HHS and Congressional staff, advocated for H.R. 7292 (support). Discuss a range of other COVID-19 priorities with Congressional staff including ensuring Medicare advantage plans comply with increased COVID-19 Medicare payments (support), an add-on payment for COVID-19 care (support), and crisis pay for health care workers (support). Support a delay of Medicaid DSH reimbursement cuts in COVID-19 response package and a delay or repeal of the Medicaid Fiscal Accountability Regulation. Discuss increased Federal Medical Assistance Percentages (support) and increased funding for state and local governments (support) with Congressional staff. Discuss Medicare Rule on Physician Time Studies (42 CFR 415.60) with CMS. Discuss disclosure of patient information to the media with HHS. Discuss Medicare Rules regarding new teaching hospitals with CMS. Discuss alternate care site billing with CMS.

Advocate for several Medicare & Medicaid provisions in the CARES Act (H.R. 748), including a delay of Medicare sequestration cuts, a delay of the Medicare Fiscal Accountability Rule and Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) cut relief. Support increased Federal Medical Assistance Percentages (FMAP) and FMAP flexibility at the state level in the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (H.R. 6201) and the CARES Act (H.R. 748). Advocate for changes to indirect medical education payments to account for COVID-19 response efforts. Discuss issues related to Medicare accelerated payments with White House, HHS, CMS and Congressional staff. Advocate for continued Federal funding for New York States DSRIP program. Discuss Medicare and Medicaid issues with the CMS Administrator. Discuss COVID-19 response with White House staff and HHS leadership, including the HHS Secretary. Discuss GNYHA's legislative priorities with Congressional staff: a delay of cuts Medicaid DSH funding (support), site-neutral policies (oppose), 340B drug discount program (support), expanding federal graduate medical education programs (support), funding to address the opioid crisis (support), and the Affordable Care Act (support). Oppose several provisions in the White House's FY 2021 budget blueprint including cuts and changes to GME funding, site-neutral policies, changes to Medicare UCP and bad debt, Medicare post-acute care payments, wage index adjustments, and other Medicaid cuts. Educate Congressional staff and lawmakers on Medicare for All. Support graduate medical education funding through the Medicare program, including support for the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 348/H.R. 1763) and the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414/S. 2439). Discuss technical assistance regarding the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414/S. 2439) with committee staff. Discuss the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019 (S. 2543) with Congressional staff and committee staff. Discuss New York State's Partnership for Patients initiative with CMS contract officers. Discuss GME rural training tracks and possible reforms with Congressional staff. Discuss the ET3 model with staff from CMMI. Discuss the Medicare GME program, including issues related to oversight and transparency, with congressional staff. Spoke with CMS to review Medicare DGME policy (42 CFR 413.75) on residency counting issues Discuss issues concerning DSH hospitals with the Executive Branch. Discuss Medicare and Medicaid issues with the CMS Administrator. Discuss Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R.3) with Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to telehealth and HIT with staff from CMS, the White House and Congressional staff.

Advocate for several Medicare & Medicaid provisions in the CARES Act (H.R. 748), including a delay of Medicare sequestration cuts, a delay of the Medicare Fiscal Accountability Rule and Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) cut relief. Support increased Federal Medical Assistance Percentages (FMAP) and FMAP flexibility at the state level in the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (H.R. 6201) and the CARES Act (H.R. 748). Advocate for changes to indirect medical education payments to account for COVID-19 response efforts. Discuss issues related to Medicare accelerated payments with White House, HHS, CMS and Congressional staff. Advocate for continued Federal funding for New York States DSRIP program. Discuss Medicare and Medicaid issues with the CMS Administrator. Discuss COVID-19 response with White House staff and HHS leadership, including the HHS Secretary. Discuss GNYHA's legislative priorities with Congressional staff: a delay of cuts Medicaid DSH funding (support), site-neutral policies (oppose), 340B drug discount program (support), expanding federal graduate medical education programs (support), funding to address the opioid crisis (support), and the Affordable Care Act (support). Oppose several provisions in the White House's FY 2021 budget blueprint including cuts and changes to GME funding, site-neutral policies, changes to Medicare UCP and bad debt, Medicare post-acute care payments, wage index adjustments, and other Medicaid cuts. Educate Congressional staff and lawmakers on Medicare for All. Support graduate medical education funding through the Medicare program, including support for the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 348/H.R. 1763) and the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414/S. 2439). Discuss technical assistance regarding the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414/S. 2439) with committee staff. Discuss the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019 (S. 2543) with Congressional staff and committee staff. Discuss New York State's Partnership for Patients initiative with CMS contract officers. Discuss GME rural training tracks and possible reforms with Congressional staff. Discuss the ET3 model with staff from CMMI. Discuss the Medicare GME program, including issues related to oversight and transparency, with congressional staff. Spoke with CMS to review Medicare DGME policy (42 CFR 413.75) on residency counting issues Discuss issues concerning DSH hospitals with the Executive Branch. Discuss Medicare and Medicaid issues with the CMS Administrator. Discuss Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R.3) with Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to telehealth and HIT with staff from CMS, the White House and Congressional staff. Discuss the HEROES Act (H.R. 6800) and other COVID-19 phase four response legislation with lawmakers, Congressional staff, HHS and the White House. Discuss disbursements from the Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund with HHS, the White House, and Congressional staff and lawmakers. Discuss Medicare Advance Payment forgiveness with HHS and Congressional staff, advocated for H.R. 7292 (support). Discuss a range of other COVID-19 priorities with Congressional staff including ensuring Medicare advantage plans comply with increased COVID-19 Medicare payments (support), an add-on payment for COVID-19 care (support), and crisis pay for health care workers (support). Support a delay of Medicaid DSH reimbursement cuts in COVID-19 response package and a delay or repeal of the Medicaid Fiscal Accountability Regulation. Discuss increased Federal Medical Assistance Percentages (support) and increased funding for state and local governments (support) with Congressional staff. Discuss Medicare Rule on Physician Time Studies (42 CFR 415.60) with CMS. Discuss disclosure of patient information to the media with HHS. Discuss Medicare Rules regarding new teaching hospitals with CMS. Discuss alternate care site billing with CMS.

Advocate for several Medicare & Medicaid provisions in the CARES Act (H.R. 748), including a delay of Medicare sequestration cuts, a delay of the Medicare Fiscal Accountability Rule and Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) cut relief. Support increased Federal Medical Assistance Percentages (FMAP) and FMAP flexibility at the state level in the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (H.R. 6201) and the CARES Act (H.R. 748). Advocate for changes to indirect medical education payments to account for COVID-19 response efforts. Discuss issues related to Medicare accelerated payments with White House, HHS, CMS and Congressional staff. Advocate for continued Federal funding for New York States DSRIP program. Discuss Medicare and Medicaid issues with the CMS Administrator. Discuss COVID-19 response with White House staff and HHS leadership, including the HHS Secretary. Discuss GNYHA's legislative priorities with Congressional staff: a delay of cuts Medicaid DSH funding (support), site-neutral policies (oppose), 340B drug discount program (support), expanding federal graduate medical education programs (support), funding to address the opioid crisis (support), and the Affordable Care Act (support). Oppose several provisions in the White House's FY 2021 budget blueprint including cuts and changes to GME funding, site-neutral policies, changes to Medicare UCP and bad debt, Medicare post-acute care payments, wage index adjustments, and other Medicaid cuts. Educate Congressional staff and lawmakers on Medicare for All. Support graduate medical education funding through the Medicare program, including support for the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 348/H.R. 1763) and the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414/S. 2439). Discuss technical assistance regarding the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414/S. 2439) with committee staff. Discuss the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019 (S. 2543) with Congressional staff and committee staff. Discuss New York State's Partnership for Patients initiative with CMS contract officers. Discuss GME rural training tracks and possible reforms with Congressional staff. Discuss the ET3 model with staff from CMMI. Discuss the Medicare GME program, including issues related to oversight and transparency, with congressional staff. Spoke with CMS to review Medicare DGME policy (42 CFR 413.75) on residency counting issues Discuss issues concerning DSH hospitals with the Executive Branch. Discuss Medicare and Medicaid issues with the CMS Administrator. Discuss Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R.3) with Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to telehealth and HIT with staff from CMS, the White House and Congressional staff. Discuss the HEROES Act (H.R. 6800) and other COVID-19 phase four response legislation with lawmakers, Congressional staff, HHS and the White House. Discuss disbursements from the Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund with HHS, the White House, and Congressional staff and lawmakers. Discuss Medicare Advance Payment forgiveness with HHS and Congressional staff, advocated for H.R. 7292 (support). Discuss a range of other COVID-19 priorities with Congressional staff including ensuring Medicare advantage plans comply with increased COVID-19 Medicare payments (support), an add-on payment for COVID-19 care (support), and crisis pay for health care workers (support). Support a delay of Medicaid DSH reimbursement cuts in COVID-19 response package and a delay or repeal of the Medicaid Fiscal Accountability Regulation. Discuss increased Federal Medical Assistance Percentages (support) and increased funding for state and local governments (support) with Congressional staff. Discuss Medicare Rule on Physician Time Studies (42 CFR 415.60) with CMS. Discuss disclosure of patient information to the media with HHS. Discuss Medicare Rules regarding new teaching hospitals with CMS. Discuss alternate care site billing with CMS.

Advocate for several Medicare & Medicaid provisions in the CARES Act (H.R. 748), including a delay of Medicare sequestration cuts, a delay of the Medicare Fiscal Accountability Rule and Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) cut relief. Support increased Federal Medical Assistance Percentages (FMAP) and FMAP flexibility at the state level in the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (H.R. 6201) and the CARES Act (H.R. 748). Advocate for changes to indirect medical education payments to account for COVID-19 response efforts. Discuss issues related to Medicare accelerated payments with White House, HHS, CMS and Congressional staff. Advocate for continued Federal funding for New York States DSRIP program. Discuss Medicare and Medicaid issues with the CMS Administrator. Discuss COVID-19 response with White House staff and HHS leadership, including the HHS Secretary. Discuss GNYHA's legislative priorities with Congressional staff: a delay of cuts Medicaid DSH funding (support), site-neutral policies (oppose), 340B drug discount program (support), expanding federal graduate medical education programs (support), funding to address the opioid crisis (support), and the Affordable Care Act (support). Oppose several provisions in the White House's FY 2021 budget blueprint including cuts and changes to GME funding, site-neutral policies, changes to Medicare UCP and bad debt, Medicare post-acute care payments, wage index adjustments, and other Medicaid cuts. Educate Congressional staff and lawmakers on Medicare for All. Support graduate medical education funding through the Medicare program, including support for the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 348/H.R. 1763) and the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414/S. 2439). Discuss technical assistance regarding the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414/S. 2439) with committee staff. Discuss the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019 (S. 2543) with Congressional staff and committee staff. Discuss New York State's Partnership for Patients initiative with CMS contract officers. Discuss GME rural training tracks and possible reforms with Congressional staff. Discuss the ET3 model with staff from CMMI. Discuss the Medicare GME program, including issues related to oversight and transparency, with congressional staff. Spoke with CMS to review Medicare DGME policy (42 CFR 413.75) on residency counting issues Discuss issues concerning DSH hospitals with the Executive Branch. Discuss Medicare and Medicaid issues with the CMS Administrator. Discuss Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R.3) with Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to telehealth and HIT with staff from CMS, the White House and Congressional staff. Discuss the HEROES Act (H.R. 6800) and other COVID-19 phase four response legislation with lawmakers, Congressional staff, HHS and the White House. Discuss disbursements from the Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund with HHS, the White House, and Congressional staff and lawmakers. Discuss Medicare Advance Payment forgiveness with HHS and Congressional staff, advocated for H.R. 7292 (support). Discuss a range of other COVID-19 priorities with Congressional staff including ensuring Medicare advantage plans comply with increased COVID-19 Medicare payments (support), an add-on payment for COVID-19 care (support), and crisis pay for health care workers (support). Support a delay of Medicaid DSH reimbursement cuts in COVID-19 response package and a delay or repeal of the Medicaid Fiscal Accountability Regulation. Discuss increased Federal Medical Assistance Percentages (support) and increased funding for state and local governments (support) with Congressional staff. Discuss Medicare Rule on Physician Time Studies (42 CFR 415.60) with CMS. Discuss disclosure of patient information to the media with HHS. Discuss Medicare Rules regarding new teaching hospitals with CMS. Discuss alternate care site billing with CMS.

Advocate for several Medicare & Medicaid provisions in the CARES Act (H.R. 748), including a delay of Medicare sequestration cuts, a delay of the Medicare Fiscal Accountability Rule and Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) cut relief. Support increased Federal Medical Assistance Percentages (FMAP) and FMAP flexibility at the state level in the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (H.R. 6201) and the CARES Act (H.R. 748). Advocate for changes to indirect medical education payments to account for COVID-19 response efforts. Discuss issues related to Medicare accelerated payments with White House, HHS, CMS and Congressional staff. Advocate for continued Federal funding for New York States DSRIP program. Discuss Medicare and Medicaid issues with the CMS Administrator. Discuss COVID-19 response with White House staff and HHS leadership, including the HHS Secretary. Discuss GNYHA's legislative priorities with Congressional staff: a delay of cuts Medicaid DSH funding (support), site-neutral policies (oppose), 340B drug discount program (support), expanding federal graduate medical education programs (support), funding to address the opioid crisis (support), and the Affordable Care Act (support). Oppose several provisions in the White House's FY 2021 budget blueprint including cuts and changes to GME funding, site-neutral policies, changes to Medicare UCP and bad debt, Medicare post-acute care payments, wage index adjustments, and other Medicaid cuts. Educate Congressional staff and lawmakers on Medicare for All. Support graduate medical education funding through the Medicare program, including support for the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 348/H.R. 1763) and the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414/S. 2439). Discuss technical assistance regarding the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414/S. 2439) with committee staff. Discuss the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019 (S. 2543) with Congressional staff and committee staff. Discuss New York State's Partnership for Patients initiative with CMS contract officers. Discuss GME rural training tracks and possible reforms with Congressional staff. Discuss the ET3 model with staff from CMMI. Discuss the Medicare GME program, including issues related to oversight and transparency, with congressional staff. Spoke with CMS to review Medicare DGME policy (42 CFR 413.75) on residency counting issues Discuss issues concerning DSH hospitals with the Executive Branch. Discuss Medicare and Medicaid issues with the CMS Administrator. Discuss Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R.3) with Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to telehealth and HIT with staff from CMS, the White House and Congressional staff.

Advocate for several Medicare & Medicaid provisions in the CARES Act (H.R. 748), including a delay of Medicare sequestration cuts, a delay of the Medicare Fiscal Accountability Rule and Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) cut relief. Support increased Federal Medical Assistance Percentages (FMAP) and FMAP flexibility at the state level in the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (H.R. 6201) and the CARES Act (H.R. 748). Advocate for changes to indirect medical education payments to account for COVID-19 response efforts. Discuss issues related to Medicare accelerated payments with White House, HHS, CMS and Congressional staff. Advocate for continued Federal funding for New York States DSRIP program. Discuss Medicare and Medicaid issues with the CMS Administrator. Discuss COVID-19 response with White House staff and HHS leadership, including the HHS Secretary. Discuss GNYHA's legislative priorities with Congressional staff: a delay of cuts Medicaid DSH funding (support), site-neutral policies (oppose), 340B drug discount program (support), expanding federal graduate medical education programs (support), funding to address the opioid crisis (support), and the Affordable Care Act (support). Oppose several provisions in the White House's FY 2021 budget blueprint including cuts and changes to GME funding, site-neutral policies, changes to Medicare UCP and bad debt, Medicare post-acute care payments, wage index adjustments, and other Medicaid cuts. Educate Congressional staff and lawmakers on Medicare for All. Support graduate medical education funding through the Medicare program, including support for the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 348/H.R. 1763) and the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414/S. 2439). Discuss technical assistance regarding the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414/S. 2439) with committee staff. Discuss the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019 (S. 2543) with Congressional staff and committee staff. Discuss New York State's Partnership for Patients initiative with CMS contract officers. Discuss GME rural training tracks and possible reforms with Congressional staff. Discuss the ET3 model with staff from CMMI. Discuss the Medicare GME program, including issues related to oversight and transparency, with congressional staff. Spoke with CMS to review Medicare DGME policy (42 CFR 413.75) on residency counting issues Discuss issues concerning DSH hospitals with the Executive Branch. Discuss Medicare and Medicaid issues with the CMS Administrator. Discuss Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R.3) with Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to telehealth and HIT with staff from CMS, the White House and Congressional staff. Discuss the HEROES Act (H.R. 6800) and other COVID-19 phase four response legislation with lawmakers, Congressional staff, HHS and the White House. Discuss disbursements from the Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund with HHS, the White House, and Congressional staff and lawmakers. Discuss Medicare Advance Payment forgiveness with HHS and Congressional staff, advocated for H.R. 7292 (support). Discuss a range of other COVID-19 priorities with Congressional staff including ensuring Medicare advantage plans comply with increased COVID-19 Medicare payments (support), an add-on payment for COVID-19 care (support), and crisis pay for health care workers (support). Support a delay of Medicaid DSH reimbursement cuts in COVID-19 response package and a delay or repeal of the Medicaid Fiscal Accountability Regulation. Discuss increased Federal Medical Assistance Percentages (support) and increased funding for state and local governments (support) with Congressional staff. Discuss Medicare Rule on Physician Time Studies (42 CFR 415.60) with CMS. Discuss disclosure of patient information to the media with HHS. Discuss Medicare Rules regarding new teaching hospitals with CMS. Discuss alternate care site billing with CMS.

Advocate for several Medicare & Medicaid provisions in the CARES Act (H.R. 748), including a delay of Medicare sequestration cuts, a delay of the Medicare Fiscal Accountability Rule and Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) cut relief. Support increased Federal Medical Assistance Percentages (FMAP) and FMAP flexibility at the state level in the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (H.R. 6201) and the CARES Act (H.R. 748). Advocate for changes to indirect medical education payments to account for COVID-19 response efforts. Discuss issues related to Medicare accelerated payments with White House, HHS, CMS and Congressional staff. Advocate for continued Federal funding for New York States DSRIP program. Discuss Medicare and Medicaid issues with the CMS Administrator. Discuss COVID-19 response with White House staff and HHS leadership, including the HHS Secretary. Discuss GNYHA's legislative priorities with Congressional staff: a delay of cuts Medicaid DSH funding (support), site-neutral policies (oppose), 340B drug discount program (support), expanding federal graduate medical education programs (support), funding to address the opioid crisis (support), and the Affordable Care Act (support). Oppose several provisions in the White House's FY 2021 budget blueprint including cuts and changes to GME funding, site-neutral policies, changes to Medicare UCP and bad debt, Medicare post-acute care payments, wage index adjustments, and other Medicaid cuts. Educate Congressional staff and lawmakers on Medicare for All. Support graduate medical education funding through the Medicare program, including support for the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 348/H.R. 1763) and the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414/S. 2439). Discuss technical assistance regarding the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414/S. 2439) with committee staff. Discuss the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019 (S. 2543) with Congressional staff and committee staff. Discuss New York State's Partnership for Patients initiative with CMS contract officers. Discuss GME rural training tracks and possible reforms with Congressional staff. Discuss the ET3 model with staff from CMMI. Discuss the Medicare GME program, including issues related to oversight and transparency, with congressional staff. Spoke with CMS to review Medicare DGME policy (42 CFR 413.75) on residency counting issues Discuss issues concerning DSH hospitals with the Executive Branch. Discuss Medicare and Medicaid issues with the CMS Administrator. Discuss Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R.3) with Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to telehealth and HIT with staff from CMS, the White House and Congressional staff. Discuss the HEROES Act (H.R. 6800) and other COVID-19 phase four response legislation with lawmakers, Congressional staff, HHS and the White House. Discuss disbursements from the Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund with HHS, the White House, and Congressional staff and lawmakers. Discuss Medicare Advance Payment forgiveness with HHS and Congressional staff, advocated for H.R. 7292 (support). Discuss a range of other COVID-19 priorities with Congressional staff including ensuring Medicare advantage plans comply with increased COVID-19 Medicare payments (support), an add-on payment for COVID-19 care (support), and crisis pay for health care workers (support). Support a delay of Medicaid DSH reimbursement cuts in COVID-19 response package and a delay or repeal of the Medicaid Fiscal Accountability Regulation. Discuss increased Federal Medical Assistance Percentages (support) and increased funding for state and local governments (support) with Congressional staff. Discuss Medicare Rule on Physician Time Studies (42 CFR 415.60) with CMS. Discuss disclosure of patient information to the media with HHS. Discuss Medicare Rules regarding new teaching hospitals with CMS. Discuss alternate care site billing with CMS.

Advocate for several Medicare & Medicaid provisions in the CARES Act (H.R. 748), including a delay of Medicare sequestration cuts, a delay of the Medicare Fiscal Accountability Rule and Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) cut relief. Support increased Federal Medical Assistance Percentages (FMAP) and FMAP flexibility at the state level in the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (H.R. 6201) and the CARES Act (H.R. 748). Advocate for changes to indirect medical education payments to account for COVID-19 response efforts. Discuss issues related to Medicare accelerated payments with White House, HHS, CMS and Congressional staff. Advocate for continued Federal funding for New York States DSRIP program. Discuss Medicare and Medicaid issues with the CMS Administrator. Discuss COVID-19 response with White House staff and HHS leadership, including the HHS Secretary. Discuss GNYHA's legislative priorities with Congressional staff: a delay of cuts Medicaid DSH funding (support), site-neutral policies (oppose), 340B drug discount program (support), expanding federal graduate medical education programs (support), funding to address the opioid crisis (support), and the Affordable Care Act (support). Oppose several provisions in the White House's FY 2021 budget blueprint including cuts and changes to GME funding, site-neutral policies, changes to Medicare UCP and bad debt, Medicare post-acute care payments, wage index adjustments, and other Medicaid cuts. Educate Congressional staff and lawmakers on Medicare for All. Support graduate medical education funding through the Medicare program, including support for the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 348/H.R. 1763) and the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414/S. 2439). Discuss technical assistance regarding the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414/S. 2439) with committee staff. Discuss the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019 (S. 2543) with Congressional staff and committee staff. Discuss New York State's Partnership for Patients initiative with CMS contract officers. Discuss GME rural training tracks and possible reforms with Congressional staff. Discuss the ET3 model with staff from CMMI. Discuss the Medicare GME program, including issues related to oversight and transparency, with congressional staff. Spoke with CMS to review Medicare DGME policy (42 CFR 413.75) on residency counting issues Discuss issues concerning DSH hospitals with the Executive Branch. Discuss Medicare and Medicaid issues with the CMS Administrator. Discuss Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R.3) with Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to telehealth and HIT with staff from CMS, the White House and Congressional staff. Discuss the HEROES Act (H.R. 6800) and other COVID-19 phase four response legislation with lawmakers, Congressional staff, HHS and the White House. Discuss disbursements from the Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund with HHS, the White House, and Congressional staff and lawmakers. Discuss Medicare Advance Payment forgiveness with HHS and Congressional staff, advocated for H.R. 7292 (support). Discuss a range of other COVID-19 priorities with Congressional staff including ensuring Medicare advantage plans comply with increased COVID-19 Medicare payments (support), an add-on payment for COVID-19 care (support), and crisis pay for health care workers (support). Support a delay of Medicaid DSH reimbursement cuts in COVID-19 response package and a delay or repeal of the Medicaid Fiscal Accountability Regulation. Discuss increased Federal Medical Assistance Percentages (support) and increased funding for state and local governments (support) with Congressional staff. Discuss Medicare Rule on Physician Time Studies (42 CFR 415.60) with CMS. Discuss disclosure of patient information to the media with HHS. Discuss Medicare Rules regarding new teaching hospitals with CMS. Discuss alternate care site billing with CMS.

Advocate for several Medicare & Medicaid provisions in the CARES Act (H.R. 748), including a delay of Medicare sequestration cuts, a delay of the Medicare Fiscal Accountability Rule and Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) cut relief. Support increased Federal Medical Assistance Percentages (FMAP) and FMAP flexibility at the state level in the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (H.R. 6201) and the CARES Act (H.R. 748). Advocate for changes to indirect medical education payments to account for COVID-19 response efforts. Discuss issues related to Medicare accelerated payments with White House, HHS, CMS and Congressional staff. Advocate for continued Federal funding for New York States DSRIP program. Discuss Medicare and Medicaid issues with the CMS Administrator. Discuss COVID-19 response with White House staff and HHS leadership, including the HHS Secretary. Discuss GNYHA's legislative priorities with Congressional staff: a delay of cuts Medicaid DSH funding (support), site-neutral policies (oppose), 340B drug discount program (support), expanding federal graduate medical education programs (support), funding to address the opioid crisis (support), and the Affordable Care Act (support). Oppose several provisions in the White House's FY 2021 budget blueprint including cuts and changes to GME funding, site-neutral policies, changes to Medicare UCP and bad debt, Medicare post-acute care payments, wage index adjustments, and other Medicaid cuts. Educate Congressional staff and lawmakers on Medicare for All. Support graduate medical education funding through the Medicare program, including support for the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 348/H.R. 1763) and the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414/S. 2439). Discuss technical assistance regarding the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414/S. 2439) with committee staff. Discuss the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019 (S. 2543) with Congressional staff and committee staff. Discuss New York State's Partnership for Patients initiative with CMS contract officers. Discuss GME rural training tracks and possible reforms with Congressional staff. Discuss the ET3 model with staff from CMMI. Discuss the Medicare GME program, including issues related to oversight and transparency, with congressional staff. Spoke with CMS to review Medicare DGME policy (42 CFR 413.75) on residency counting issues Discuss issues concerning DSH hospitals with the Executive Branch. Discuss Medicare and Medicaid issues with the CMS Administrator. Discuss Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R.3) with Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to telehealth and HIT with staff from CMS, the White House and Congressional staff. Discuss the HEROES Act (H.R. 6800) and other COVID-19 phase four response legislation with lawmakers, Congressional staff, HHS and the White House. Discuss disbursements from the Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund with HHS, the White House, and Congressional staff and lawmakers. Discuss Medicare Advance Payment forgiveness with HHS and Congressional staff, advocated for H.R. 7292 (support). Discuss a range of other COVID-19 priorities with Congressional staff including ensuring Medicare advantage plans comply with increased COVID-19 Medicare payments (support), an add-on payment for COVID-19 care (support), and crisis pay for health care workers (support). Support a delay of Medicaid DSH reimbursement cuts in COVID-19 response package and a delay or repeal of the Medicaid Fiscal Accountability Regulation. Discuss increased Federal Medical Assistance Percentages (support) and increased funding for state and local governments (support) with Congressional staff. Discuss Medicare Rule on Physician Time Studies (42 CFR 415.60) with CMS. Discuss disclosure of patient information to the media with HHS. Discuss Medicare Rules regarding new teaching hospitals with CMS. Discuss alternate care site billing with CMS.

Advocate for several Medicare & Medicaid provisions in the CARES Act (H.R. 748), including a delay of Medicare sequestration cuts, a delay of the Medicare Fiscal Accountability Rule and Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) cut relief. Support increased Federal Medical Assistance Percentages (FMAP) and FMAP flexibility at the state level in the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (H.R. 6201) and the CARES Act (H.R. 748). Advocate for changes to indirect medical education payments to account for COVID-19 response efforts. Discuss issues related to Medicare accelerated payments with White House, HHS, CMS and Congressional staff. Advocate for continued Federal funding for New York States DSRIP program. Discuss Medicare and Medicaid issues with the CMS Administrator. Discuss COVID-19 response with White House staff and HHS leadership, including the HHS Secretary. Discuss GNYHA's legislative priorities with Congressional staff: a delay of cuts Medicaid DSH funding (support), site-neutral policies (oppose), 340B drug discount program (support), expanding federal graduate medical education programs (support), funding to address the opioid crisis (support), and the Affordable Care Act (support). Oppose several provisions in the White House's FY 2021 budget blueprint including cuts and changes to GME funding, site-neutral policies, changes to Medicare UCP and bad debt, Medicare post-acute care payments, wage index adjustments, and other Medicaid cuts. Educate Congressional staff and lawmakers on Medicare for All. Support graduate medical education funding through the Medicare program, including support for the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 348/H.R. 1763) and the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414/S. 2439). Discuss technical assistance regarding the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414/S. 2439) with committee staff. Discuss the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019 (S. 2543) with Congressional staff and committee staff. Discuss New York State's Partnership for Patients initiative with CMS contract officers. Discuss GME rural training tracks and possible reforms with Congressional staff. Discuss the ET3 model with staff from CMMI. Discuss the Medicare GME program, including issues related to oversight and transparency, with congressional staff. Spoke with CMS to review Medicare DGME policy (42 CFR 413.75) on residency counting issues Discuss issues concerning DSH hospitals with the Executive Branch. Discuss Medicare and Medicaid issues with the CMS Administrator. Discuss Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R.3) with Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to telehealth and HIT with staff from CMS, the White House and Congressional staff. Discuss the HEROES Act (H.R. 6800) and other COVID-19 phase four response legislation with lawmakers, Congressional staff, HHS and the White House. Discuss disbursements from the Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund with HHS, the White House, and Congressional staff and lawmakers. Discuss Medicare Advance Payment forgiveness with HHS and Congressional staff, advocated for H.R. 7292 (support). Discuss a range of other COVID-19 priorities with Congressional staff including ensuring Medicare advantage plans comply with increased COVID-19 Medicare payments (support), an add-on payment for COVID-19 care (support), and crisis pay for health care workers (support). Support a delay of Medicaid DSH reimbursement cuts in COVID-19 response package and a delay or repeal of the Medicaid Fiscal Accountability Regulation. Discuss increased Federal Medical Assistance Percentages (support) and increased funding for state and local governments (support) with Congressional staff. Discuss Medicare Rule on Physician Time Studies (42 CFR 415.60) with CMS. Discuss disclosure of patient information to the media with HHS. Discuss Medicare Rules regarding new teaching hospitals with CMS. Discuss alternate care site billing with CMS.

Advocate for several Medicare & Medicaid provisions in the CARES Act (H.R. 748), including a delay of Medicare sequestration cuts, a delay of the Medicare Fiscal Accountability Rule and Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) cut relief. Support increased Federal Medical Assistance Percentages (FMAP) and FMAP flexibility at the state level in the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (H.R. 6201) and the CARES Act (H.R. 748). Advocate for changes to indirect medical education payments to account for COVID-19 response efforts. Discuss issues related to Medicare accelerated payments with White House, HHS, CMS and Congressional staff. Advocate for continued Federal funding for New York States DSRIP program. Discuss Medicare and Medicaid issues with the CMS Administrator. Discuss COVID-19 response with White House staff and HHS leadership, including the HHS Secretary. Discuss GNYHA's legislative priorities with Congressional staff: a delay of cuts Medicaid DSH funding (support), site-neutral policies (oppose), 340B drug discount program (support), expanding federal graduate medical education programs (support), funding to address the opioid crisis (support), and the Affordable Care Act (support). Oppose several provisions in the White House's FY 2021 budget blueprint including cuts and changes to GME funding, site-neutral policies, changes to Medicare UCP and bad debt, Medicare post-acute care payments, wage index adjustments, and other Medicaid cuts. Educate Congressional staff and lawmakers on Medicare for All. Support graduate medical education funding through the Medicare program, including support for the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 348/H.R. 1763) and the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414/S. 2439). Discuss technical assistance regarding the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414/S. 2439) with committee staff. Discuss the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019 (S. 2543) with Congressional staff and committee staff. Discuss New York State's Partnership for Patients initiative with CMS contract officers. Discuss GME rural training tracks and possible reforms with Congressional staff. Discuss the ET3 model with staff from CMMI. Discuss the Medicare GME program, including issues related to oversight and transparency, with congressional staff. Spoke with CMS to review Medicare DGME policy (42 CFR 413.75) on residency counting issues Discuss issues concerning DSH hospitals with the Executive Branch. Discuss Medicare and Medicaid issues with the CMS Administrator. Discuss Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R.3) with Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to telehealth and HIT with staff from CMS, the White House and Congressional staff. Discuss the HEROES Act (H.R. 6800) and other COVID-19 phase four response legislation with lawmakers, Congressional staff, HHS and the White House. Discuss disbursements from the Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund with HHS, the White House, and Congressional staff and lawmakers. Discuss Medicare Advance Payment forgiveness with HHS and Congressional staff, advocated for H.R. 7292 (support). Discuss a range of other COVID-19 priorities with Congressional staff including ensuring Medicare advantage plans comply with increased COVID-19 Medicare payments (support), an add-on payment for COVID-19 care (support), and crisis pay for health care workers (support). Support a delay of Medicaid DSH reimbursement cuts in COVID-19 response package and a delay or repeal of the Medicaid Fiscal Accountability Regulation. Discuss increased Federal Medical Assistance Percentages (support) and increased funding for state and local governments (support) with Congressional staff. Discuss Medicare Rule on Physician Time Studies (42 CFR 415.60) with CMS. Discuss disclosure of patient information to the media with HHS. Discuss Medicare Rules regarding new teaching hospitals with CMS. Discuss alternate care site billing with CMS.

Advocate for several Medicare & Medicaid provisions in the CARES Act (H.R. 748), including a delay of Medicare sequestration cuts, a delay of the Medicare Fiscal Accountability Rule and Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) cut relief. Support increased Federal Medical Assistance Percentages (FMAP) and FMAP flexibility at the state level in the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (H.R. 6201) and the CARES Act (H.R. 748). Advocate for changes to indirect medical education payments to account for COVID-19 response efforts. Discuss issues related to Medicare accelerated payments with White House, HHS, CMS and Congressional staff. Advocate for continued Federal funding for New York States DSRIP program. Discuss Medicare and Medicaid issues with the CMS Administrator. Discuss COVID-19 response with White House staff and HHS leadership, including the HHS Secretary. Discuss GNYHA's legislative priorities with Congressional staff: a delay of cuts Medicaid DSH funding (support), site-neutral policies (oppose), 340B drug discount program (support), expanding federal graduate medical education programs (support), funding to address the opioid crisis (support), and the Affordable Care Act (support). Oppose several provisions in the White House's FY 2021 budget blueprint including cuts and changes to GME funding, site-neutral policies, changes to Medicare UCP and bad debt, Medicare post-acute care payments, wage index adjustments, and other Medicaid cuts. Educate Congressional staff and lawmakers on Medicare for All. Support graduate medical education funding through the Medicare program, including support for the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 348/H.R. 1763) and the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414/S. 2439). Discuss technical assistance regarding the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414/S. 2439) with committee staff. Discuss the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019 (S. 2543) with Congressional staff and committee staff. Discuss New York State's Partnership for Patients initiative with CMS contract officers. Discuss GME rural training tracks and possible reforms with Congressional staff. Discuss the ET3 model with staff from CMMI. Discuss the Medicare GME program, including issues related to oversight and transparency, with congressional staff. Spoke with CMS to review Medicare DGME policy (42 CFR 413.75) on residency counting issues Discuss issues concerning DSH hospitals with the Executive Branch. Discuss Medicare and Medicaid issues with the CMS Administrator. Discuss Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R.3) with Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to telehealth and HIT with staff from CMS, the White House and Congressional staff. Discuss the HEROES Act (H.R. 6800) and other COVID-19 phase four response legislation with lawmakers, Congressional staff, HHS and the White House. Discuss disbursements from the Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund with HHS, the White House, and Congressional staff and lawmakers. Discuss Medicare Advance Payment forgiveness with HHS and Congressional staff, advocated for H.R. 7292 (support). Discuss a range of other COVID-19 priorities with Congressional staff including ensuring Medicare advantage plans comply with increased COVID-19 Medicare payments (support), an add-on payment for COVID-19 care (support), and crisis pay for health care workers (support). Support a delay of Medicaid DSH reimbursement cuts in COVID-19 response package and a delay or repeal of the Medicaid Fiscal Accountability Regulation. Discuss increased Federal Medical Assistance Percentages (support) and increased funding for state and local governments (support) with Congressional staff. Discuss Medicare Rule on Physician Time Studies (42 CFR 415.60) with CMS. Discuss disclosure of patient information to the media with HHS. Discuss Medicare Rules regarding new teaching hospitals with CMS. Discuss alternate care site billing with CMS.

Advocate for several Medicare & Medicaid provisions in the CARES Act (H.R. 748), including a delay of Medicare sequestration cuts, a delay of the Medicare Fiscal Accountability Rule and Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) cut relief. Support increased Federal Medical Assistance Percentages (FMAP) and FMAP flexibility at the state level in the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (H.R. 6201) and the CARES Act (H.R. 748). Advocate for changes to indirect medical education payments to account for COVID-19 response efforts. Discuss issues related to Medicare accelerated payments with White House, HHS, CMS and Congressional staff. Advocate for continued Federal funding for New York States DSRIP program. Discuss Medicare and Medicaid issues with the CMS Administrator. Discuss COVID-19 response with White House staff and HHS leadership, including the HHS Secretary. Discuss GNYHA's legislative priorities with Congressional staff: a delay of cuts Medicaid DSH funding (support), site-neutral policies (oppose), 340B drug discount program (support), expanding federal graduate medical education programs (support), funding to address the opioid crisis (support), and the Affordable Care Act (support). Oppose several provisions in the White House's FY 2021 budget blueprint including cuts and changes to GME funding, site-neutral policies, changes to Medicare UCP and bad debt, Medicare post-acute care payments, wage index adjustments, and other Medicaid cuts. Educate Congressional staff and lawmakers on Medicare for All. Support graduate medical education funding through the Medicare program, including support for the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 348/H.R. 1763) and the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414/S. 2439). Discuss technical assistance regarding the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414/S. 2439) with committee staff. Discuss the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019 (S. 2543) with Congressional staff and committee staff. Discuss New York State's Partnership for Patients initiative with CMS contract officers. Discuss GME rural training tracks and possible reforms with Congressional staff. Discuss the ET3 model with staff from CMMI. Discuss the Medicare GME program, including issues related to oversight and transparency, with congressional staff. Spoke with CMS to review Medicare DGME policy (42 CFR 413.75) on residency counting issues Discuss issues concerning DSH hospitals with the Executive Branch. Discuss Medicare and Medicaid issues with the CMS Administrator. Discuss Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R.3) with Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to telehealth and HIT with staff from CMS, the White House and Congressional staff. Discuss the HEROES Act (H.R. 6800) and other COVID-19 phase four response legislation with lawmakers, Congressional staff, HHS and the White House. Discuss disbursements from the Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund with HHS, the White House, and Congressional staff and lawmakers. Discuss Medicare Advance Payment forgiveness with HHS and Congressional staff, advocated for H.R. 7292 (support). Discuss a range of other COVID-19 priorities with Congressional staff including ensuring Medicare advantage plans comply with increased COVID-19 Medicare payments (support), an add-on payment for COVID-19 care (support), and crisis pay for health care workers (support). Support a delay of Medicaid DSH reimbursement cuts in COVID-19 response package and a delay or repeal of the Medicaid Fiscal Accountability Regulation. Discuss increased Federal Medical Assistance Percentages (support) and increased funding for state and local governments (support) with Congressional staff. Discuss Medicare Rule on Physician Time Studies (42 CFR 415.60) with CMS. Discuss disclosure of patient information to the media with HHS. Discuss Medicare Rules regarding new teaching hospitals with CMS. Discuss alternate care site billing with CMS.

Advocate for several Medicare & Medicaid provisions in the CARES Act (H.R. 748), including a delay of Medicare sequestration cuts, a delay of the Medicare Fiscal Accountability Rule and Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) cut relief. Support increased Federal Medical Assistance Percentages (FMAP) and FMAP flexibility at the state level in the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (H.R. 6201) and the CARES Act (H.R. 748). Advocate for changes to indirect medical education payments to account for COVID-19 response efforts. Discuss issues related to Medicare accelerated payments with White House, HHS, CMS and Congressional staff. Advocate for continued Federal funding for New York States DSRIP program. Discuss Medicare and Medicaid issues with the CMS Administrator. Discuss COVID-19 response with White House staff and HHS leadership, including the HHS Secretary. Discuss GNYHA's legislative priorities with Congressional staff: a delay of cuts Medicaid DSH funding (support), site-neutral policies (oppose), 340B drug discount program (support), expanding federal graduate medical education programs (support), funding to address the opioid crisis (support), and the Affordable Care Act (support). Oppose several provisions in the White House's FY 2021 budget blueprint including cuts and changes to GME funding, site-neutral policies, changes to Medicare UCP and bad debt, Medicare post-acute care payments, wage index adjustments, and other Medicaid cuts. Educate Congressional staff and lawmakers on Medicare for All. Support graduate medical education funding through the Medicare program, including support for the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 348/H.R. 1763) and the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414/S. 2439). Discuss technical assistance regarding the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414/S. 2439) with committee staff. Discuss the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019 (S. 2543) with Congressional staff and committee staff. Discuss New York State's Partnership for Patients initiative with CMS contract officers. Discuss GME rural training tracks and possible reforms with Congressional staff. Discuss the ET3 model with staff from CMMI. Discuss the Medicare GME program, including issues related to oversight and transparency, with congressional staff. Spoke with CMS to review Medicare DGME policy (42 CFR 413.75) on residency counting issues Discuss issues concerning DSH hospitals with the Executive Branch. Discuss Medicare and Medicaid issues with the CMS Administrator. Discuss Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R.3) with Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to telehealth and HIT with staff from CMS, the White House and Congressional staff. Discuss the HEROES Act (H.R. 6800) and other COVID-19 phase four response legislation with lawmakers, Congressional staff, HHS and the White House. Discuss disbursements from the Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund with HHS, the White House, and Congressional staff and lawmakers. Discuss Medicare Advance Payment forgiveness with HHS and Congressional staff, advocated for H.R. 7292 (support). Discuss a range of other COVID-19 priorities with Congressional staff including ensuring Medicare advantage plans comply with increased COVID-19 Medicare payments (support), an add-on payment for COVID-19 care (support), and crisis pay for health care workers (support). Support a delay of Medicaid DSH reimbursement cuts in COVID-19 response package and a delay or repeal of the Medicaid Fiscal Accountability Regulation. Discuss increased Federal Medical Assistance Percentages (support) and increased funding for state and local governments (support) with Congressional staff. Discuss Medicare Rule on Physician Time Studies (42 CFR 415.60) with CMS. Discuss disclosure of patient information to the media with HHS. Discuss Medicare Rules regarding new teaching hospitals with CMS. Discuss alternate care site billing with CMS.

Advocate for several Medicare & Medicaid provisions in the CARES Act (H.R. 748), including a delay of Medicare sequestration cuts, a delay of the Medicare Fiscal Accountability Rule and Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) cut relief. Support increased Federal Medical Assistance Percentages (FMAP) and FMAP flexibility at the state level in the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (H.R. 6201) and the CARES Act (H.R. 748). Advocate for changes to indirect medical education payments to account for COVID-19 response efforts. Discuss issues related to Medicare accelerated payments with White House, HHS, CMS and Congressional staff. Advocate for continued Federal funding for New York States DSRIP program. Discuss Medicare and Medicaid issues with the CMS Administrator. Discuss COVID-19 response with White House staff and HHS leadership, including the HHS Secretary. Discuss GNYHA's legislative priorities with Congressional staff: a delay of cuts Medicaid DSH funding (support), site-neutral policies (oppose), 340B drug discount program (support), expanding federal graduate medical education programs (support), funding to address the opioid crisis (support), and the Affordable Care Act (support). Oppose several provisions in the White House's FY 2021 budget blueprint including cuts and changes to GME funding, site-neutral policies, changes to Medicare UCP and bad debt, Medicare post-acute care payments, wage index adjustments, and other Medicaid cuts. Educate Congressional staff and lawmakers on Medicare for All. Support graduate medical education funding through the Medicare program, including support for the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 348/H.R. 1763) and the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414/S. 2439). Discuss technical assistance regarding the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414/S. 2439) with committee staff. Discuss the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019 (S. 2543) with Congressional staff and committee staff. Discuss New York State's Partnership for Patients initiative with CMS contract officers. Discuss GME rural training tracks and possible reforms with Congressional staff. Discuss the ET3 model with staff from CMMI. Discuss the Medicare GME program, including issues related to oversight and transparency, with congressional staff. Spoke with CMS to review Medicare DGME policy (42 CFR 413.75) on residency counting issues Discuss issues concerning DSH hospitals with the Executive Branch. Discuss Medicare and Medicaid issues with the CMS Administrator. Discuss Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R.3) with Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to telehealth and HIT with staff from CMS, the White House and Congressional staff. Discuss the HEROES Act (H.R. 6800) and other COVID-19 phase four response legislation with lawmakers, Congressional staff, HHS and the White House. Discuss disbursements from the Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund with HHS, the White House, and Congressional staff and lawmakers. Discuss Medicare Advance Payment forgiveness with HHS and Congressional staff, advocated for H.R. 7292 (support). Discuss a range of other COVID-19 priorities with Congressional staff including ensuring Medicare advantage plans comply with increased COVID-19 Medicare payments (support), an add-on payment for COVID-19 care (support), and crisis pay for health care workers (support). Support a delay of Medicaid DSH reimbursement cuts in COVID-19 response package and a delay or repeal of the Medicaid Fiscal Accountability Regulation. Discuss increased Federal Medical Assistance Percentages (support) and increased funding for state and local governments (support) with Congressional staff. Discuss Medicare Rule on Physician Time Studies (42 CFR 415.60) with CMS. Discuss disclosure of patient information to the media with HHS. Discuss Medicare Rules regarding new teaching hospitals with CMS. Discuss alternate care site billing with CMS.

Advocate for several Medicare & Medicaid provisions in the CARES Act (H.R. 748), including a delay of Medicare sequestration cuts, a delay of the Medicare Fiscal Accountability Rule and Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) cut relief. Support increased Federal Medical Assistance Percentages (FMAP) and FMAP flexibility at the state level in the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (H.R. 6201) and the CARES Act (H.R. 748). Advocate for changes to indirect medical education payments to account for COVID-19 response efforts. Discuss issues related to Medicare accelerated payments with White House, HHS, CMS and Congressional staff. Advocate for continued Federal funding for New York States DSRIP program. Discuss Medicare and Medicaid issues with the CMS Administrator. Discuss COVID-19 response with White House staff and HHS leadership, including the HHS Secretary. Discuss GNYHA's legislative priorities with Congressional staff: a delay of cuts Medicaid DSH funding (support), site-neutral policies (oppose), 340B drug discount program (support), expanding federal graduate medical education programs (support), funding to address the opioid crisis (support), and the Affordable Care Act (support). Oppose several provisions in the White House's FY 2021 budget blueprint including cuts and changes to GME funding, site-neutral policies, changes to Medicare UCP and bad debt, Medicare post-acute care payments, wage index adjustments, and other Medicaid cuts. Educate Congressional staff and lawmakers on Medicare for All. Support graduate medical education funding through the Medicare program, including support for the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 348/H.R. 1763) and the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414/S. 2439). Discuss technical assistance regarding the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414/S. 2439) with committee staff. Discuss the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019 (S. 2543) with Congressional staff and committee staff. Discuss New York State's Partnership for Patients initiative with CMS contract officers. Discuss GME rural training tracks and possible reforms with Congressional staff. Discuss the ET3 model with staff from CMMI. Discuss the Medicare GME program, including issues related to oversight and transparency, with congressional staff. Spoke with CMS to review Medicare DGME policy (42 CFR 413.75) on residency counting issues Discuss issues concerning DSH hospitals with the Executive Branch. Discuss Medicare and Medicaid issues with the CMS Administrator. Discuss Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R.3) with Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to telehealth and HIT with staff from CMS, the White House and Congressional staff. Discuss the HEROES Act (H.R. 6800) and other COVID-19 phase four response legislation with lawmakers, Congressional staff, HHS and the White House. Discuss disbursements from the Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund with HHS, the White House, and Congressional staff and lawmakers. Discuss Medicare Advance Payment forgiveness with HHS and Congressional staff, advocated for H.R. 7292 (support). Discuss a range of other COVID-19 priorities with Congressional staff including ensuring Medicare advantage plans comply with increased COVID-19 Medicare payments (support), an add-on payment for COVID-19 care (support), and crisis pay for health care workers (support). Support a delay of Medicaid DSH reimbursement cuts in COVID-19 response package and a delay or repeal of the Medicaid Fiscal Accountability Regulation. Discuss increased Federal Medical Assistance Percentages (support) and increased funding for state and local governments (support) with Congressional staff. Discuss Medicare Rule on Physician Time Studies (42 CFR 415.60) with CMS. Discuss disclosure of patient information to the media with HHS. Discuss Medicare Rules regarding new teaching hospitals with CMS. Discuss alternate care site billing with CMS.

Advocate for several Medicare & Medicaid provisions in the CARES Act (H.R. 748), including a delay of Medicare sequestration cuts, a delay of the Medicare Fiscal Accountability Rule and Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) cut relief. Support increased Federal Medical Assistance Percentages (FMAP) and FMAP flexibility at the state level in the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (H.R. 6201) and the CARES Act (H.R. 748). Advocate for changes to indirect medical education payments to account for COVID-19 response efforts. Discuss issues related to Medicare accelerated payments with White House, HHS, CMS and Congressional staff. Advocate for continued Federal funding for New York States DSRIP program. Discuss Medicare and Medicaid issues with the CMS Administrator. Discuss COVID-19 response with White House staff and HHS leadership, including the HHS Secretary. Discuss GNYHA's legislative priorities with Congressional staff: a delay of cuts Medicaid DSH funding (support), site-neutral policies (oppose), 340B drug discount program (support), expanding federal graduate medical education programs (support), funding to address the opioid crisis (support), and the Affordable Care Act (support). Oppose several provisions in the White House's FY 2021 budget blueprint including cuts and changes to GME funding, site-neutral policies, changes to Medicare UCP and bad debt, Medicare post-acute care payments, wage index adjustments, and other Medicaid cuts. Educate Congressional staff and lawmakers on Medicare for All. Support graduate medical education funding through the Medicare program, including support for the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 348/H.R. 1763) and the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414/S. 2439). Discuss technical assistance regarding the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414/S. 2439) with committee staff. Discuss the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019 (S. 2543) with Congressional staff and committee staff. Discuss New York State's Partnership for Patients initiative with CMS contract officers. Discuss GME rural training tracks and possible reforms with Congressional staff. Discuss the ET3 model with staff from CMMI. Discuss the Medicare GME program, including issues related to oversight and transparency, with congressional staff. Spoke with CMS to review Medicare DGME policy (42 CFR 413.75) on residency counting issues Discuss issues concerning DSH hospitals with the Executive Branch. Discuss Medicare and Medicaid issues with the CMS Administrator. Discuss Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R.3) with Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to telehealth and HIT with staff from CMS, the White House and Congressional staff.

Advocate for several Medicare & Medicaid provisions in the CARES Act (H.R. 748), including a delay of Medicare sequestration cuts, a delay of the Medicare Fiscal Accountability Rule and Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) cut relief. Support increased Federal Medical Assistance Percentages (FMAP) and FMAP flexibility at the state level in the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (H.R. 6201) and the CARES Act (H.R. 748). Advocate for changes to indirect medical education payments to account for COVID-19 response efforts. Discuss issues related to Medicare accelerated payments with White House, HHS, CMS and Congressional staff. Advocate for continued Federal funding for New York States DSRIP program. Discuss Medicare and Medicaid issues with the CMS Administrator. Discuss COVID-19 response with White House staff and HHS leadership, including the HHS Secretary. Discuss GNYHA's legislative priorities with Congressional staff: a delay of cuts Medicaid DSH funding (support), site-neutral policies (oppose), 340B drug discount program (support), expanding federal graduate medical education programs (support), funding to address the opioid crisis (support), and the Affordable Care Act (support). Oppose several provisions in the White House's FY 2021 budget blueprint including cuts and changes to GME funding, site-neutral policies, changes to Medicare UCP and bad debt, Medicare post-acute care payments, wage index adjustments, and other Medicaid cuts. Educate Congressional staff and lawmakers on Medicare for All. Support graduate medical education funding through the Medicare program, including support for the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 348/H.R. 1763) and the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414/S. 2439). Discuss technical assistance regarding the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414/S. 2439) with committee staff. Discuss the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019 (S. 2543) with Congressional staff and committee staff. Discuss New York State's Partnership for Patients initiative with CMS contract officers. Discuss GME rural training tracks and possible reforms with Congressional staff. Discuss the ET3 model with staff from CMMI. Discuss the Medicare GME program, including issues related to oversight and transparency, with congressional staff. Spoke with CMS to review Medicare DGME policy (42 CFR 413.75) on residency counting issues Discuss issues concerning DSH hospitals with the Executive Branch. Discuss Medicare and Medicaid issues with the CMS Administrator. Discuss Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R.3) with Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to telehealth and HIT with staff from CMS, the White House and Congressional staff. Discuss the HEROES Act (H.R. 6800) and other COVID-19 phase four response legislation with lawmakers, Congressional staff, HHS and the White House. Discuss disbursements from the Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund with HHS, the White House, and Congressional staff and lawmakers. Discuss Medicare Advance Payment forgiveness with HHS and Congressional staff, advocated for H.R. 7292 (support). Discuss a range of other COVID-19 priorities with Congressional staff including ensuring Medicare advantage plans comply with increased COVID-19 Medicare payments (support), an add-on payment for COVID-19 care (support), and crisis pay for health care workers (support). Support a delay of Medicaid DSH reimbursement cuts in COVID-19 response package and a delay or repeal of the Medicaid Fiscal Accountability Regulation. Discuss increased Federal Medical Assistance Percentages (support) and increased funding for state and local governments (support) with Congressional staff. Discuss Medicare Rule on Physician Time Studies (42 CFR 415.60) with CMS. Discuss disclosure of patient information to the media with HHS. Discuss Medicare Rules regarding new teaching hospitals with CMS. Discuss alternate care site billing with CMS.

Advocate for several Medicare & Medicaid provisions in the CARES Act (H.R. 748), including a delay of Medicare sequestration cuts, a delay of the Medicare Fiscal Accountability Rule and Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) cut relief. Support increased Federal Medical Assistance Percentages (FMAP) and FMAP flexibility at the state level in the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (H.R. 6201) and the CARES Act (H.R. 748). Advocate for changes to indirect medical education payments to account for COVID-19 response efforts. Discuss issues related to Medicare accelerated payments with White House, HHS, CMS and Congressional staff. Advocate for continued Federal funding for New York States DSRIP program. Discuss Medicare and Medicaid issues with the CMS Administrator. Discuss COVID-19 response with White House staff and HHS leadership, including the HHS Secretary. Discuss GNYHA's legislative priorities with Congressional staff: a delay of cuts Medicaid DSH funding (support), site-neutral policies (oppose), 340B drug discount program (support), expanding federal graduate medical education programs (support), funding to address the opioid crisis (support), and the Affordable Care Act (support). Oppose several provisions in the White House's FY 2021 budget blueprint including cuts and changes to GME funding, site-neutral policies, changes to Medicare UCP and bad debt, Medicare post-acute care payments, wage index adjustments, and other Medicaid cuts. Educate Congressional staff and lawmakers on Medicare for All. Support graduate medical education funding through the Medicare program, including support for the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 348/H.R. 1763) and the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414/S. 2439). Discuss technical assistance regarding the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414/S. 2439) with committee staff. Discuss the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019 (S. 2543) with Congressional staff and committee staff. Discuss New York State's Partnership for Patients initiative with CMS contract officers. Discuss GME rural training tracks and possible reforms with Congressional staff. Discuss the ET3 model with staff from CMMI. Discuss the Medicare GME program, including issues related to oversight and transparency, with congressional staff. Spoke with CMS to review Medicare DGME policy (42 CFR 413.75) on residency counting issues Discuss issues concerning DSH hospitals with the Executive Branch. Discuss Medicare and Medicaid issues with the CMS Administrator. Discuss Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R.3) with Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to telehealth and HIT with staff from CMS, the White House and Congressional staff.

Advocate for several Medicare & Medicaid provisions in the CARES Act (H.R. 748), including a delay of Medicare sequestration cuts, a delay of the Medicare Fiscal Accountability Rule and Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) cut relief. Support increased Federal Medical Assistance Percentages (FMAP) and FMAP flexibility at the state level in the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (H.R. 6201) and the CARES Act (H.R. 748). Advocate for changes to indirect medical education payments to account for COVID-19 response efforts. Discuss issues related to Medicare accelerated payments with White House, HHS, CMS and Congressional staff. Advocate for continued Federal funding for New York States DSRIP program. Discuss Medicare and Medicaid issues with the CMS Administrator. Discuss COVID-19 response with White House staff and HHS leadership, including the HHS Secretary. Discuss GNYHA's legislative priorities with Congressional staff: a delay of cuts Medicaid DSH funding (support), site-neutral policies (oppose), 340B drug discount program (support), expanding federal graduate medical education programs (support), funding to address the opioid crisis (support), and the Affordable Care Act (support). Oppose several provisions in the White House's FY 2021 budget blueprint including cuts and changes to GME funding, site-neutral policies, changes to Medicare UCP and bad debt, Medicare post-acute care payments, wage index adjustments, and other Medicaid cuts. Educate Congressional staff and lawmakers on Medicare for All. Support graduate medical education funding through the Medicare program, including support for the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 348/H.R. 1763) and the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414/S. 2439). Discuss technical assistance regarding the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414/S. 2439) with committee staff. Discuss the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019 (S. 2543) with Congressional staff and committee staff. Discuss New York State's Partnership for Patients initiative with CMS contract officers. Discuss GME rural training tracks and possible reforms with Congressional staff. Discuss the ET3 model with staff from CMMI. Discuss the Medicare GME program, including issues related to oversight and transparency, with congressional staff. Spoke with CMS to review Medicare DGME policy (42 CFR 413.75) on residency counting issues Discuss issues concerning DSH hospitals with the Executive Branch. Discuss Medicare and Medicaid issues with the CMS Administrator. Discuss Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R.3) with Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to telehealth and HIT with staff from CMS, the White House and Congressional staff. Discuss the HEROES Act (H.R. 6800) and other COVID-19 phase four response legislation with lawmakers, Congressional staff, HHS and the White House. Discuss disbursements from the Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund with HHS, the White House, and Congressional staff and lawmakers. Discuss Medicare Advance Payment forgiveness with HHS and Congressional staff, advocated for H.R. 7292 (support). Discuss a range of other COVID-19 priorities with Congressional staff including ensuring Medicare advantage plans comply with increased COVID-19 Medicare payments (support), an add-on payment for COVID-19 care (support), and crisis pay for health care workers (support). Support a delay of Medicaid DSH reimbursement cuts in COVID-19 response package and a delay or repeal of the Medicaid Fiscal Accountability Regulation. Discuss increased Federal Medical Assistance Percentages (support) and increased funding for state and local governments (support) with Congressional staff. Discuss Medicare Rule on Physician Time Studies (42 CFR 415.60) with CMS. Discuss disclosure of patient information to the media with HHS. Discuss Medicare Rules regarding new teaching hospitals with CMS. Discuss alternate care site billing with CMS.

Advocate for several Medicare & Medicaid provisions in the CARES Act (H.R. 748), including a delay of Medicare sequestration cuts, a delay of the Medicare Fiscal Accountability Rule and Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) cut relief. Support increased Federal Medical Assistance Percentages (FMAP) and FMAP flexibility at the state level in the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (H.R. 6201) and the CARES Act (H.R. 748). Advocate for changes to indirect medical education payments to account for COVID-19 response efforts. Discuss issues related to Medicare accelerated payments with White House, HHS, CMS and Congressional staff. Advocate for continued Federal funding for New York States DSRIP program. Discuss Medicare and Medicaid issues with the CMS Administrator. Discuss COVID-19 response with White House staff and HHS leadership, including the HHS Secretary. Discuss GNYHA's legislative priorities with Congressional staff: a delay of cuts Medicaid DSH funding (support), site-neutral policies (oppose), 340B drug discount program (support), expanding federal graduate medical education programs (support), funding to address the opioid crisis (support), and the Affordable Care Act (support). Oppose several provisions in the White House's FY 2021 budget blueprint including cuts and changes to GME funding, site-neutral policies, changes to Medicare UCP and bad debt, Medicare post-acute care payments, wage index adjustments, and other Medicaid cuts. Educate Congressional staff and lawmakers on Medicare for All. Support graduate medical education funding through the Medicare program, including support for the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 348/H.R. 1763) and the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414/S. 2439). Discuss technical assistance regarding the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414/S. 2439) with committee staff. Discuss the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019 (S. 2543) with Congressional staff and committee staff. Discuss New York State's Partnership for Patients initiative with CMS contract officers. Discuss GME rural training tracks and possible reforms with Congressional staff. Discuss the ET3 model with staff from CMMI. Discuss the Medicare GME program, including issues related to oversight and transparency, with congressional staff. Spoke with CMS to review Medicare DGME policy (42 CFR 413.75) on residency counting issues Discuss issues concerning DSH hospitals with the Executive Branch. Discuss Medicare and Medicaid issues with the CMS Administrator. Discuss Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R.3) with Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to telehealth and HIT with staff from CMS, the White House and Congressional staff. Discuss the HEROES Act (H.R. 6800) and other COVID-19 phase four response legislation with lawmakers, Congressional staff, HHS and the White House. Discuss disbursements from the Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund with HHS, the White House, and Congressional staff and lawmakers. Discuss Medicare Advance Payment forgiveness with HHS and Congressional staff, advocated for H.R. 7292 (support). Discuss a range of other COVID-19 priorities with Congressional staff including ensuring Medicare advantage plans comply with increased COVID-19 Medicare payments (support), an add-on payment for COVID-19 care (support), and crisis pay for health care workers (support). Support a delay of Medicaid DSH reimbursement cuts in COVID-19 response package and a delay or repeal of the Medicaid Fiscal Accountability Regulation. Discuss increased Federal Medical Assistance Percentages (support) and increased funding for state and local governments (support) with Congressional staff. Discuss Medicare Rule on Physician Time Studies (42 CFR 415.60) with CMS. Discuss disclosure of patient information to the media with HHS. Discuss Medicare Rules regarding new teaching hospitals with CMS. Discuss alternate care site billing with CMS.

Advocate for several Medicare & Medicaid provisions in the CARES Act (H.R. 748), including a delay of Medicare sequestration cuts, a delay of the Medicare Fiscal Accountability Rule and Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) cut relief. Support increased Federal Medical Assistance Percentages (FMAP) and FMAP flexibility at the state level in the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (H.R. 6201) and the CARES Act (H.R. 748). Advocate for changes to indirect medical education payments to account for COVID-19 response efforts. Discuss issues related to Medicare accelerated payments with White House, HHS, CMS and Congressional staff. Advocate for continued Federal funding for New York States DSRIP program. Discuss Medicare and Medicaid issues with the CMS Administrator. Discuss COVID-19 response with White House staff and HHS leadership, including the HHS Secretary. Discuss GNYHA's legislative priorities with Congressional staff: a delay of cuts Medicaid DSH funding (support), site-neutral policies (oppose), 340B drug discount program (support), expanding federal graduate medical education programs (support), funding to address the opioid crisis (support), and the Affordable Care Act (support). Oppose several provisions in the White House's FY 2021 budget blueprint including cuts and changes to GME funding, site-neutral policies, changes to Medicare UCP and bad debt, Medicare post-acute care payments, wage index adjustments, and other Medicaid cuts. Educate Congressional staff and lawmakers on Medicare for All. Support graduate medical education funding through the Medicare program, including support for the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 348/H.R. 1763) and the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414/S. 2439). Discuss technical assistance regarding the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414/S. 2439) with committee staff. Discuss the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019 (S. 2543) with Congressional staff and committee staff. Discuss New York State's Partnership for Patients initiative with CMS contract officers. Discuss GME rural training tracks and possible reforms with Congressional staff. Discuss the ET3 model with staff from CMMI. Discuss the Medicare GME program, including issues related to oversight and transparency, with congressional staff. Spoke with CMS to review Medicare DGME policy (42 CFR 413.75) on residency counting issues Discuss issues concerning DSH hospitals with the Executive Branch. Discuss Medicare and Medicaid issues with the CMS Administrator. Discuss Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R.3) with Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to telehealth and HIT with staff from CMS, the White House and Congressional staff.

Advocate for several Medicare & Medicaid provisions in the CARES Act (H.R. 748), including a delay of Medicare sequestration cuts, a delay of the Medicare Fiscal Accountability Rule and Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) cut relief. Support increased Federal Medical Assistance Percentages (FMAP) and FMAP flexibility at the state level in the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (H.R. 6201) and the CARES Act (H.R. 748). Advocate for changes to indirect medical education payments to account for COVID-19 response efforts. Discuss issues related to Medicare accelerated payments with White House, HHS, CMS and Congressional staff. Advocate for continued Federal funding for New York States DSRIP program. Discuss Medicare and Medicaid issues with the CMS Administrator. Discuss COVID-19 response with White House staff and HHS leadership, including the HHS Secretary. Discuss GNYHA's legislative priorities with Congressional staff: a delay of cuts Medicaid DSH funding (support), site-neutral policies (oppose), 340B drug discount program (support), expanding federal graduate medical education programs (support), funding to address the opioid crisis (support), and the Affordable Care Act (support). Oppose several provisions in the White House's FY 2021 budget blueprint including cuts and changes to GME funding, site-neutral policies, changes to Medicare UCP and bad debt, Medicare post-acute care payments, wage index adjustments, and other Medicaid cuts. Educate Congressional staff and lawmakers on Medicare for All. Support graduate medical education funding through the Medicare program, including support for the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 348/H.R. 1763) and the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414/S. 2439). Discuss technical assistance regarding the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414/S. 2439) with committee staff. Discuss the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019 (S. 2543) with Congressional staff and committee staff. Discuss New York State's Partnership for Patients initiative with CMS contract officers. Discuss GME rural training tracks and possible reforms with Congressional staff. Discuss the ET3 model with staff from CMMI. Discuss the Medicare GME program, including issues related to oversight and transparency, with congressional staff. Spoke with CMS to review Medicare DGME policy (42 CFR 413.75) on residency counting issues Discuss issues concerning DSH hospitals with the Executive Branch. Discuss Medicare and Medicaid issues with the CMS Administrator. Discuss Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R.3) with Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to telehealth and HIT with staff from CMS, the White House and Congressional staff. Discuss the HEROES Act (H.R. 6800) and other COVID-19 phase four response legislation with lawmakers, Congressional staff, HHS and the White House. Discuss disbursements from the Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund with HHS, the White House, and Congressional staff and lawmakers. Discuss Medicare Advance Payment forgiveness with HHS and Congressional staff, advocated for H.R. 7292 (support). Discuss a range of other COVID-19 priorities with Congressional staff including ensuring Medicare advantage plans comply with increased COVID-19 Medicare payments (support), an add-on payment for COVID-19 care (support), and crisis pay for health care workers (support). Support a delay of Medicaid DSH reimbursement cuts in COVID-19 response package and a delay or repeal of the Medicaid Fiscal Accountability Regulation. Discuss increased Federal Medical Assistance Percentages (support) and increased funding for state and local governments (support) with Congressional staff. Discuss Medicare Rule on Physician Time Studies (42 CFR 415.60) with CMS. Discuss disclosure of patient information to the media with HHS. Discuss Medicare Rules regarding new teaching hospitals with CMS. Discuss alternate care site billing with CMS.

Advocate for several Medicare & Medicaid provisions in the CARES Act (H.R. 748), including a delay of Medicare sequestration cuts, a delay of the Medicare Fiscal Accountability Rule and Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) cut relief. Support increased Federal Medical Assistance Percentages (FMAP) and FMAP flexibility at the state level in the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (H.R. 6201) and the CARES Act (H.R. 748). Advocate for changes to indirect medical education payments to account for COVID-19 response efforts. Discuss issues related to Medicare accelerated payments with White House, HHS, CMS and Congressional staff. Advocate for continued Federal funding for New York States DSRIP program. Discuss Medicare and Medicaid issues with the CMS Administrator. Discuss COVID-19 response with White House staff and HHS leadership, including the HHS Secretary. Discuss GNYHA's legislative priorities with Congressional staff: a delay of cuts Medicaid DSH funding (support), site-neutral policies (oppose), 340B drug discount program (support), expanding federal graduate medical education programs (support), funding to address the opioid crisis (support), and the Affordable Care Act (support). Oppose several provisions in the White House's FY 2021 budget blueprint including cuts and changes to GME funding, site-neutral policies, changes to Medicare UCP and bad debt, Medicare post-acute care payments, wage index adjustments, and other Medicaid cuts. Educate Congressional staff and lawmakers on Medicare for All. Support graduate medical education funding through the Medicare program, including support for the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 348/H.R. 1763) and the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414/S. 2439). Discuss technical assistance regarding the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414/S. 2439) with committee staff. Discuss the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019 (S. 2543) with Congressional staff and committee staff. Discuss New York State's Partnership for Patients initiative with CMS contract officers. Discuss GME rural training tracks and possible reforms with Congressional staff. Discuss the ET3 model with staff from CMMI. Discuss the Medicare GME program, including issues related to oversight and transparency, with congressional staff. Spoke with CMS to review Medicare DGME policy (42 CFR 413.75) on residency counting issues Discuss issues concerning DSH hospitals with the Executive Branch. Discuss Medicare and Medicaid issues with the CMS Administrator. Discuss Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R.3) with Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to telehealth and HIT with staff from CMS, the White House and Congressional staff. Discuss the HEROES Act (H.R. 6800) and other COVID-19 phase four response legislation with lawmakers, Congressional staff, HHS and the White House. Discuss disbursements from the Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund with HHS, the White House, and Congressional staff and lawmakers. Discuss Medicare Advance Payment forgiveness with HHS and Congressional staff, advocated for H.R. 7292 (support). Discuss a range of other COVID-19 priorities with Congressional staff including ensuring Medicare advantage plans comply with increased COVID-19 Medicare payments (support), an add-on payment for COVID-19 care (support), and crisis pay for health care workers (support). Support a delay of Medicaid DSH reimbursement cuts in COVID-19 response package and a delay or repeal of the Medicaid Fiscal Accountability Regulation. Discuss increased Federal Medical Assistance Percentages (support) and increased funding for state and local governments (support) with Congressional staff. Discuss Medicare Rule on Physician Time Studies (42 CFR 415.60) with CMS. Discuss disclosure of patient information to the media with HHS. Discuss Medicare Rules regarding new teaching hospitals with CMS. Discuss alternate care site billing with CMS.

Advocate for several Medicare & Medicaid provisions in the CARES Act (H.R. 748), including a delay of Medicare sequestration cuts, a delay of the Medicare Fiscal Accountability Rule and Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) cut relief. Support increased Federal Medical Assistance Percentages (FMAP) and FMAP flexibility at the state level in the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (H.R. 6201) and the CARES Act (H.R. 748). Advocate for changes to indirect medical education payments to account for COVID-19 response efforts. Discuss issues related to Medicare accelerated payments with White House, HHS, CMS and Congressional staff. Advocate for continued Federal funding for New York States DSRIP program. Discuss Medicare and Medicaid issues with the CMS Administrator. Discuss COVID-19 response with White House staff and HHS leadership, including the HHS Secretary. Discuss GNYHA's legislative priorities with Congressional staff: a delay of cuts Medicaid DSH funding (support), site-neutral policies (oppose), 340B drug discount program (support), expanding federal graduate medical education programs (support), funding to address the opioid crisis (support), and the Affordable Care Act (support). Oppose several provisions in the White House's FY 2021 budget blueprint including cuts and changes to GME funding, site-neutral policies, changes to Medicare UCP and bad debt, Medicare post-acute care payments, wage index adjustments, and other Medicaid cuts. Educate Congressional staff and lawmakers on Medicare for All. Support graduate medical education funding through the Medicare program, including support for the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 348/H.R. 1763) and the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414/S. 2439). Discuss technical assistance regarding the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414/S. 2439) with committee staff. Discuss the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019 (S. 2543) with Congressional staff and committee staff. Discuss New York State's Partnership for Patients initiative with CMS contract officers. Discuss GME rural training tracks and possible reforms with Congressional staff. Discuss the ET3 model with staff from CMMI. Discuss the Medicare GME program, including issues related to oversight and transparency, with congressional staff. Spoke with CMS to review Medicare DGME policy (42 CFR 413.75) on residency counting issues Discuss issues concerning DSH hospitals with the Executive Branch. Discuss Medicare and Medicaid issues with the CMS Administrator. Discuss Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R.3) with Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to telehealth and HIT with staff from CMS, the White House and Congressional staff. Discuss the HEROES Act (H.R. 6800) and other COVID-19 phase four response legislation with lawmakers, Congressional staff, HHS and the White House. Discuss disbursements from the Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund with HHS, the White House, and Congressional staff and lawmakers. Discuss Medicare Advance Payment forgiveness with HHS and Congressional staff, advocated for H.R. 7292 (support). Discuss a range of other COVID-19 priorities with Congressional staff including ensuring Medicare advantage plans comply with increased COVID-19 Medicare payments (support), an add-on payment for COVID-19 care (support), and crisis pay for health care workers (support). Support a delay of Medicaid DSH reimbursement cuts in COVID-19 response package and a delay or repeal of the Medicaid Fiscal Accountability Regulation. Discuss increased Federal Medical Assistance Percentages (support) and increased funding for state and local governments (support) with Congressional staff. Discuss Medicare Rule on Physician Time Studies (42 CFR 415.60) with CMS. Discuss disclosure of patient information to the media with HHS. Discuss Medicare Rules regarding new teaching hospitals with CMS. Discuss alternate care site billing with CMS.

Advocate for several Medicare & Medicaid provisions in the CARES Act (H.R. 748), including a delay of Medicare sequestration cuts, a delay of the Medicare Fiscal Accountability Rule and Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) cut relief. Support increased Federal Medical Assistance Percentages (FMAP) and FMAP flexibility at the state level in the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (H.R. 6201) and the CARES Act (H.R. 748). Advocate for changes to indirect medical education payments to account for COVID-19 response efforts. Discuss issues related to Medicare accelerated payments with White House, HHS, CMS and Congressional staff. Advocate for continued Federal funding for New York States DSRIP program. Discuss Medicare and Medicaid issues with the CMS Administrator. Discuss COVID-19 response with White House staff and HHS leadership, including the HHS Secretary. Discuss GNYHA's legislative priorities with Congressional staff: a delay of cuts Medicaid DSH funding (support), site-neutral policies (oppose), 340B drug discount program (support), expanding federal graduate medical education programs (support), funding to address the opioid crisis (support), and the Affordable Care Act (support). Oppose several provisions in the White House's FY 2021 budget blueprint including cuts and changes to GME funding, site-neutral policies, changes to Medicare UCP and bad debt, Medicare post-acute care payments, wage index adjustments, and other Medicaid cuts. Educate Congressional staff and lawmakers on Medicare for All. Support graduate medical education funding through the Medicare program, including support for the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 348/H.R. 1763) and the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414/S. 2439). Discuss technical assistance regarding the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414/S. 2439) with committee staff. Discuss the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019 (S. 2543) with Congressional staff and committee staff. Discuss New York State's Partnership for Patients initiative with CMS contract officers. Discuss GME rural training tracks and possible reforms with Congressional staff. Discuss the ET3 model with staff from CMMI. Discuss the Medicare GME program, including issues related to oversight and transparency, with congressional staff. Spoke with CMS to review Medicare DGME policy (42 CFR 413.75) on residency counting issues Discuss issues concerning DSH hospitals with the Executive Branch. Discuss Medicare and Medicaid issues with the CMS Administrator. Discuss Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R.3) with Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to telehealth and HIT with staff from CMS, the White House and Congressional staff.

Advocate for several Medicare & Medicaid provisions in the CARES Act (H.R. 748), including a delay of Medicare sequestration cuts, a delay of the Medicare Fiscal Accountability Rule and Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) cut relief. Support increased Federal Medical Assistance Percentages (FMAP) and FMAP flexibility at the state level in the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (H.R. 6201) and the CARES Act (H.R. 748). Advocate for changes to indirect medical education payments to account for COVID-19 response efforts. Discuss issues related to Medicare accelerated payments with White House, HHS, CMS and Congressional staff. Advocate for continued Federal funding for New York States DSRIP program. Discuss Medicare and Medicaid issues with the CMS Administrator. Discuss COVID-19 response with White House staff and HHS leadership, including the HHS Secretary. Discuss GNYHA's legislative priorities with Congressional staff: a delay of cuts Medicaid DSH funding (support), site-neutral policies (oppose), 340B drug discount program (support), expanding federal graduate medical education programs (support), funding to address the opioid crisis (support), and the Affordable Care Act (support). Oppose several provisions in the White House's FY 2021 budget blueprint including cuts and changes to GME funding, site-neutral policies, changes to Medicare UCP and bad debt, Medicare post-acute care payments, wage index adjustments, and other Medicaid cuts. Educate Congressional staff and lawmakers on Medicare for All. Support graduate medical education funding through the Medicare program, including support for the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 348/H.R. 1763) and the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414/S. 2439). Discuss technical assistance regarding the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414/S. 2439) with committee staff. Discuss the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019 (S. 2543) with Congressional staff and committee staff. Discuss New York State's Partnership for Patients initiative with CMS contract officers. Discuss GME rural training tracks and possible reforms with Congressional staff. Discuss the ET3 model with staff from CMMI. Discuss the Medicare GME program, including issues related to oversight and transparency, with congressional staff. Spoke with CMS to review Medicare DGME policy (42 CFR 413.75) on residency counting issues Discuss issues concerning DSH hospitals with the Executive Branch. Discuss Medicare and Medicaid issues with the CMS Administrator. Discuss Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R.3) with Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to telehealth and HIT with staff from CMS, the White House and Congressional staff. Discuss the HEROES Act (H.R. 6800) and other COVID-19 phase four response legislation with lawmakers, Congressional staff, HHS and the White House. Discuss disbursements from the Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund with HHS, the White House, and Congressional staff and lawmakers. Discuss Medicare Advance Payment forgiveness with HHS and Congressional staff, advocated for H.R. 7292 (support). Discuss a range of other COVID-19 priorities with Congressional staff including ensuring Medicare advantage plans comply with increased COVID-19 Medicare payments (support), an add-on payment for COVID-19 care (support), and crisis pay for health care workers (support). Support a delay of Medicaid DSH reimbursement cuts in COVID-19 response package and a delay or repeal of the Medicaid Fiscal Accountability Regulation. Discuss increased Federal Medical Assistance Percentages (support) and increased funding for state and local governments (support) with Congressional staff. Discuss Medicare Rule on Physician Time Studies (42 CFR 415.60) with CMS. Discuss disclosure of patient information to the media with HHS. Discuss Medicare Rules regarding new teaching hospitals with CMS. Discuss alternate care site billing with CMS.

Advocate for several Medicare & Medicaid provisions in the CARES Act (H.R. 748), including a delay of Medicare sequestration cuts, a delay of the Medicare Fiscal Accountability Rule and Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) cut relief. Support increased Federal Medical Assistance Percentages (FMAP) and FMAP flexibility at the state level in the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (H.R. 6201) and the CARES Act (H.R. 748). Advocate for changes to indirect medical education payments to account for COVID-19 response efforts. Discuss issues related to Medicare accelerated payments with White House, HHS, CMS and Congressional staff. Advocate for continued Federal funding for New York States DSRIP program. Discuss Medicare and Medicaid issues with the CMS Administrator. Discuss COVID-19 response with White House staff and HHS leadership, including the HHS Secretary. Discuss GNYHA's legislative priorities with Congressional staff: a delay of cuts Medicaid DSH funding (support), site-neutral policies (oppose), 340B drug discount program (support), expanding federal graduate medical education programs (support), funding to address the opioid crisis (support), and the Affordable Care Act (support). Oppose several provisions in the White House's FY 2021 budget blueprint including cuts and changes to GME funding, site-neutral policies, changes to Medicare UCP and bad debt, Medicare post-acute care payments, wage index adjustments, and other Medicaid cuts. Educate Congressional staff and lawmakers on Medicare for All. Support graduate medical education funding through the Medicare program, including support for the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 348/H.R. 1763) and the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414/S. 2439). Discuss technical assistance regarding the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414/S. 2439) with committee staff. Discuss the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019 (S. 2543) with Congressional staff and committee staff. Discuss New York State's Partnership for Patients initiative with CMS contract officers. Discuss GME rural training tracks and possible reforms with Congressional staff. Discuss the ET3 model with staff from CMMI. Discuss the Medicare GME program, including issues related to oversight and transparency, with congressional staff. Spoke with CMS to review Medicare DGME policy (42 CFR 413.75) on residency counting issues Discuss issues concerning DSH hospitals with the Executive Branch. Discuss Medicare and Medicaid issues with the CMS Administrator. Discuss Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R.3) with Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to telehealth and HIT with staff from CMS, the White House and Congressional staff. Discuss the HEROES Act (H.R. 6800) and other COVID-19 phase four response legislation with lawmakers, Congressional staff, HHS and the White House. Discuss disbursements from the Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund with HHS, the White House, and Congressional staff and lawmakers. Discuss Medicare Advance Payment forgiveness with HHS and Congressional staff, advocated for H.R. 7292 (support). Discuss a range of other COVID-19 priorities with Congressional staff including ensuring Medicare advantage plans comply with increased COVID-19 Medicare payments (support), an add-on payment for COVID-19 care (support), and crisis pay for health care workers (support). Support a delay of Medicaid DSH reimbursement cuts in COVID-19 response package and a delay or repeal of the Medicaid Fiscal Accountability Regulation. Discuss increased Federal Medical Assistance Percentages (support) and increased funding for state and local governments (support) with Congressional staff. Discuss Medicare Rule on Physician Time Studies (42 CFR 415.60) with CMS. Discuss disclosure of patient information to the media with HHS. Discuss Medicare Rules regarding new teaching hospitals with CMS. Discuss alternate care site billing with CMS.

Advocate for several Medicare & Medicaid provisions in the CARES Act (H.R. 748), including a delay of Medicare sequestration cuts, a delay of the Medicare Fiscal Accountability Rule and Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) cut relief. Support increased Federal Medical Assistance Percentages (FMAP) and FMAP flexibility at the state level in the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (H.R. 6201) and the CARES Act (H.R. 748). Advocate for changes to indirect medical education payments to account for COVID-19 response efforts. Discuss issues related to Medicare accelerated payments with White House, HHS, CMS and Congressional staff. Advocate for continued Federal funding for New York States DSRIP program. Discuss Medicare and Medicaid issues with the CMS Administrator. Discuss COVID-19 response with White House staff and HHS leadership, including the HHS Secretary. Discuss GNYHA's legislative priorities with Congressional staff: a delay of cuts Medicaid DSH funding (support), site-neutral policies (oppose), 340B drug discount program (support), expanding federal graduate medical education programs (support), funding to address the opioid crisis (support), and the Affordable Care Act (support). Oppose several provisions in the White House's FY 2021 budget blueprint including cuts and changes to GME funding, site-neutral policies, changes to Medicare UCP and bad debt, Medicare post-acute care payments, wage index adjustments, and other Medicaid cuts. Educate Congressional staff and lawmakers on Medicare for All. Support graduate medical education funding through the Medicare program, including support for the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 348/H.R. 1763) and the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414/S. 2439). Discuss technical assistance regarding the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414/S. 2439) with committee staff. Discuss the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019 (S. 2543) with Congressional staff and committee staff. Discuss New York State's Partnership for Patients initiative with CMS contract officers. Discuss GME rural training tracks and possible reforms with Congressional staff. Discuss the ET3 model with staff from CMMI. Discuss the Medicare GME program, including issues related to oversight and transparency, with congressional staff. Spoke with CMS to review Medicare DGME policy (42 CFR 413.75) on residency counting issues Discuss issues concerning DSH hospitals with the Executive Branch. Discuss Medicare and Medicaid issues with the CMS Administrator. Discuss Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R.3) with Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to telehealth and HIT with staff from CMS, the White House and Congressional staff. Discuss the HEROES Act (H.R. 6800) and other COVID-19 phase four response legislation with lawmakers, Congressional staff, HHS and the White House. Discuss disbursements from the Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund with HHS, the White House, and Congressional staff and lawmakers. Discuss Medicare Advance Payment forgiveness with HHS and Congressional staff, advocated for H.R. 7292 (support). Discuss a range of other COVID-19 priorities with Congressional staff including ensuring Medicare advantage plans comply with increased COVID-19 Medicare payments (support), an add-on payment for COVID-19 care (support), and crisis pay for health care workers (support). Support a delay of Medicaid DSH reimbursement cuts in COVID-19 response package and a delay or repeal of the Medicaid Fiscal Accountability Regulation. Discuss increased Federal Medical Assistance Percentages (support) and increased funding for state and local governments (support) with Congressional staff. Discuss Medicare Rule on Physician Time Studies (42 CFR 415.60) with CMS. Discuss disclosure of patient information to the media with HHS. Discuss Medicare Rules regarding new teaching hospitals with CMS. Discuss alternate care site billing with CMS.

Discuss quality and patient safety issues with CMS staff. Discuss Medicare SNF payments with MedPAC staff. Discuss Medicare DSH funding with CMS staff. Discuss Medicare GME rural training tracks in 42 CFR (413.79) with CMS staff. Discuss NYSDOH CHSLI construction waiver with HHS staff. Discuss a previously awarded grant for disaster relief resiliency with FEMA and Congressional staff. Discuss GNYHA's legislative priorities with Congressional staff: Medicaid DSH funding (support), site-neutral policies (oppose), 340B drug discount program (support), expanding federal graduate medical education programs (support), funding to address the opioid crisis (support), funding for hospital infrastructure (support), the Affordable Care Act (support), and liver allocation reforms (support). Discuss potential surprise billing legislation with Congressional staff and members. Support a delay of the Medicaid DSH cuts. Discuss the need to reform the United States' liver allocation system with Congressional staff/members, HHS, HRSA, UNOS and OPTN. Discuss issues related to the Affordable Care Act (Pub.L 111-148), individual marketplace stabilization, and the expansion of Medicare and Medicaid. Oppose several provisions in the White House's FY 2020 budget blueprint, including provisions related to GME, site-neutral policies, Medicaid DSH, Medicare UCP funding, Medicare bad debt payments, provisions in the Affordable Care Act, Medicaid eligibility rules, the 340B drug discount program, and Medicare post-acute care. Discuss issues related to maternal mortality and the MOMS Act (S. 116) with Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to drug-resistant infections with Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to the Affordable Care Act (Pub.L 111-148), individual marketplace stabilization, and the expansion of Medicare and Medicaid with Congressional staff. Support graduate medical education funding through the Medicare program, including support for the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 384/H.R. 1763) and the Opioid Workforce Act.

Support graduate medical education funding through the Medicare program, including support for the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 384/H.R. 1763) and the Opioid Workforce Act. Support a delay of the Medicaid DSH cuts. Discuss Medicare SNF payments with MedPAC staff. Discuss Medicare DSH funding with CMS staff. Discuss Medicare GME rural training tracks in 42 CFR (413.79) with CMS staff. Oppose cuts to the 340B program. Discuss issues related to the Affordable Care Act (Pub.L 111-148), individual marketplace stabilization, and the expansion of Medicare and Medicaid with Congressional staff. Oppose several provisions in the White House's FY 2020 budget blueprint, including provisions related to GME, site-neutral policies, Medicaid DSH, Medicare UCP funding, Medicare bad debt payments, provisions in the Affordable Care Act, Medicaid eligibility rules, the 340B drug discount program, and Medicare post-acute care.

Discuss quality and patient safety issues with CMS staff. Discuss Medicare SNF payments with MedPAC staff. Discuss Medicare and Medicaid issues with the CMS Administrator. Discuss Medicare DSH funding with CMS staff. Discuss Medicare GME rural training tracks in 42 CFR (413.79), other issues related to 42 CFR (413.79), policy implementation, and Medicare GME regulations and other policies with CMS staff. Discuss NYSDOH CHSLI construction waiver with HHS staff. Discuss a previously awarded grant for disaster relief resiliency with FEMA and Congressional staff. Discuss GNYHA's legislative priorities with Congressional staff: Medicaid DSH funding (support), site-neutral policies (oppose), 340B drug discount program (support), expanding federal graduate medical education programs (support), funding to address the opioid crisis (support), funding for hospital infrastructure (support), the Affordable Care Act (support), and liver allocation reforms (support). Support a delay of the Medicaid DSH cuts, including an amendment that would partially repeal the Medicaid DSH cuts. Discuss the need to reform the United States' liver allocation system with Congressional staff/members, HHS, HRSA, UNOS and OPTN. Oppose several provisions in the White House's FY 2020 budget blueprint, including provisions related to GME, site-neutral policies, Medicaid DSH, Medicare UCP funding, Medicare bad debt payments, provisions in the Affordable Care Act, Medicaid eligibility rules, the 340B drug discount program, and Medicare post-acute care. Discuss issues related to maternal mortality and the MOMS Act (S. 116) with Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to drug-resistant infections with Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to the Affordable Care Act (Pub.L 111-148), individual marketplace stabilization, and the expansion of Medicare and Medicaid with Congressional staff. Educate Congressional staff and lawmakers on Medicare for All. Support graduate medical education funding through the Medicare program, including support for the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 348/H.R. 1763) and the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414/S. 2439). Discuss technical assistance regarding the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414/S. 2439) with committee staff. Attend cybersecurity meeting at HHS to discuss cybersecurity in the health care sector. Discuss CMSs FY 2020 IPPS final rule, including provisions related to the Medicare area wage index and uncompensated care, with Congressional staff, CMS and HHS. Discuss CMSs CY 2020 OPPS proposed rule with Congressional staff, CMS and HHS. Discuss the HHS Secretarys priorities with agency staff, specifically for Region 2, including issues related to HPV vaccinations and issues concerning the Hospital Improvement Innovation Network. Discuss the issue of surprise medical bills with Congressional staff and the Congressional Budget Office. Discuss New York State's Partnership for Patients initiative with CMS contract officers. Submit formal comments letters on the Lower Health Care Costs Act (S. 1895), including the provisions related to surprise medical bills, and discussed the legislation with Congressional staff. Submit formal comments on the No Surprises Act (H.R. 3630) and discussed the legislation with Congressional staff. Discuss the Protecting People from Surprise Medical Bills Act (H.R. 3502) with Congressional staff. Discuss issues concerning DSH hospitals and hospital infrastructure needs with the Executive Branch. Discuss 405(d) Educational Programming with the HHS Office of Chief Information Officer. Discuss legislation related to GME rural training tracks with Congressional staff and lawmakers. Discuss proposed appropriations language related to OPTN/UNOS liver allocation reforms with Congressional staff and lawmakers. Discuss the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019 (S. 2543) with Congressional staff and committee staff. Discuss Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R.3) with Congressional staff. Discuss the MedPAC Review of Medicare IME payments with the MedPAC Commissioner (SSA 1186(d)). Discuss issues related to telehealth and HIT with Congressional staff, including the CONNECT for Health Act (S. 2741). Discuss issues related to telehealth and HIT with staff from CMS and the White House. Discuss issues related to Medicare Hospital Provider Agreements with staff from CMS.

Support graduate medical education funding through the Medicare program, including support for the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 348/H.R. 1763) and the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414S. 2439). Discuss technical assistance regarding the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414/S. 2439) with committee staff. Educate Congressional staff and lawmakers on Medicare for All. Support a delay of the Medicaid DSH cuts, including an amendment that would partially repeal the Medicaid DSH cuts. Discuss issues concerning DSH hospitals with the Executive Branch. Discuss CMSs FY 2020 IPPS final rule, including provisions related to the Medicare area wage index and uncompensated care, with Congressional staff, CMS and HHS. Discuss CMSs CY 2020 OPPS proposed rule with Congressional staff, CMS and HHS. Discuss Medicare SNF payments with MedPAC staff. Discuss Medicare DSH funding with CMS staff. Discuss Medicare GME rural training tracks in 42 CFR (413.79), other issues related to 42 CFR (413.79), policy implementation, and Medicare GME regulations and other policies with CMS staff. Oppose cuts to the 340B program. Discuss issues related to the Affordable Care Act (Pub.L 111-148), individual marketplace stabilization, and the expansion of Medicare and Medicaid with Congressional staff. Oppose several provisions in the White House's FY 2020 budget blueprint, including provisions related to GME, site-neutral policies, Medicaid DSH, Medicare UCP funding, Medicare bad debt payments, provisions in the Affordable Care Act, Medicaid eligibility rules, the 340B drug discount program, and Medicare post-acute care. Discuss Medicare and Medicaid issues with the CMS Administrator. Discuss proposed appropriations language related to OPTN/UNOS liver allocation reforms with Congressional staff and lawmakers. Discuss legislation related to GME rural training tracks with Congressional staff and lawmakers. Discuss the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019 (S. 2543) with Congressional staff and committee staff. Discuss Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R.3) with Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to telehealth and HIT with staff from CMS and the White House. Discuss issues related to Medicare Hospital Provider Agreements with staff from CMS. Discuss the MedPAC Review of Medicare IME payments with the MedPAC Commissioner (SSA 1186(d)).

Support graduate medical education funding through the Medicare program, including support for the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 384/H.R. 1763) and the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414). Discuss technical assistance regarding the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414) with committee staff. Educate Congressional staff and lawmakers on Medicare for All. Support a delay of the Medicaid DSH cuts, including an amendment that would partially repeal the Medicaid DSH cuts. Discuss issues concerning DSH hospitals with the Executive Branch. Discuss CMSs FY 2020 IPPS final rule, including provisions related to the Medicare area wage index and uncompensated care, with Congressional staff, CMS and HHS. Discuss CMSs CY 2020 OPPS proposed rule with Congressional staff, CMS and HHS. Discuss Medicare SNF payments with MedPAC staff. Discuss Medicare DSH funding with CMS staff. Discuss Medicare GME rural training tracks in 42 CFR (413.79), policy implementation, and Medicare GME regulations and other policies with CMS staff. Oppose cuts to the 340B program. Discuss issues related to the Affordable Care Act (Pub.L 111-148), individual marketplace stabilization, and the expansion of Medicare and Medicaid with Congressional staff. Oppose several provisions in the White House's FY 2020 budget blueprint, including provisions related to GME, site-neutral policies, Medicaid DSH, Medicare UCP funding, Medicare bad debt payments, provisions in the Affordable Care Act, Medicaid eligibility rules, the 340B drug discount program, and Medicare post-acute care. Discuss Medicare and Medicaid issues with the CMS Administrator. Discuss proposed appropriations language related to OPTN/UNOS liver allocation reforms with Congressional staff and lawmakers. Discuss legislation related to GME rural training tracks with Congressional staff and lawmakers. Discuss the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019 (S. 2543) with Congressional staff and committee staff. Discuss Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R.3) with Congressional staff.

Discuss quality and patient safety issues with CMS staff. Discuss Medicare SNF payments with MedPAC staff. Discuss Medicare DSH funding with CMS staff. Discuss Medicare GME rural training tracks in 42 CFR (413.79) with CMS staff. Discuss NYSDOH CHSLI construction waiver with HHS staff. Discuss a previously awarded grant for disaster relief resiliency with FEMA and Congressional staff. Discuss GNYHA's legislative priorities with Congressional staff: Medicaid DSH funding (support), site-neutral policies (oppose), 340B drug discount program (support), expanding federal graduate medical education programs (support), funding to address the opioid crisis (support), funding for hospital infrastructure (support), the Affordable Care Act (support), and liver allocation reforms (support). Support a delay of the Medicaid DSH cuts, including an amendment that would partially repeal the Medicaid DSH cuts. Discuss the need to reform the United States' liver allocation system with Congressional staff/members, HHS, HRSA, UNOS and OPTN. Oppose several provisions in the White House's FY 2020 budget blueprint, including provisions related to GME, site-neutral policies, Medicaid DSH, Medicare UCP funding, Medicare bad debt payments, provisions in the Affordable Care Act, Medicaid eligibility rules, the 340B drug discount program, and Medicare post-acute care. Discuss issues related to maternal mortality and the MOMS Act (S. 116) with Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to drug-resistant infections with Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to the Affordable Care Act (Pub.L 111-148), individual marketplace stabilization, and the expansion of Medicare and Medicaid with Congressional staff. Educate congressional staff on Medicare for All. Support graduate medical education funding through the Medicare program, including support for the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 384/H.R. 1763) and the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414). Discuss technical assistance regarding the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414) with committee staff. Attend cybersecurity meeting at HHS to discuss cybersecurity in the health care sector. Discuss CMSs FY 2020 IPPS proposed rule, including provisions related to the Medicare area wage index and uncompensated care, with Congressional staff and HHS. Discuss the HHS Secretarys priorities with agency staff, specifically for Region 2, including issues related to HPV vaccinations and issues concerning the Hospital Improvement Innovation Network. Discuss the issue of surprise medical bills with congressional staff. Discuss New York State's Partnership for Patients initiative with CMS contract officers. Submit formal comments letters on the Lower Health Care Costs Act (S. 1895), including the provisions related to surprise medical bills, and discussed the legislation with congressional staff. Submit formal comments on the No Surprises Act (H.R. 3630) and discussed the legislation with congressional staff. Discuss the Protecting People from Surprise Medical Bills Act (H.R. 3502) with congressional staff. Discuss issues concerning DSH hospitals and hospital infrastructure needs with the Executive Branch.

Support graduate medical education funding through the Medicare program, including support for the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 384/H.R. 1763) and the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414). Discuss technical assistance regarding the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414) with committee staff. Educate congressional staff on Medicare for All. Support a delay of the Medicaid DSH cuts, including an amendment that would partially repeal the Medicaid DSH cuts. Discuss issues concerning DSH hospitals with the Executive Branch. Discuss CMSs FY 2020 IPPS proposed rule, including provisions related to the Medicare area wage index and uncompensated care, with Congressional staff and HHS. Discuss Medicare SNF payments with MedPAC staff. Discuss Medicare DSH funding with CMS staff. Discuss Medicare GME rural training tracks in 42 CFR (413.79) with CMS staff. Oppose cuts to the 340B program. Discuss issues related to the Affordable Care Act (Pub.L 111-148), individual marketplace stabilization, and the expansion of Medicare and Medicaid with Congressional staff. Oppose several provisions in the White House's FY 2020 budget blueprint, including provisions related to GME, site-neutral policies, Medicaid DSH, Medicare UCP funding, Medicare bad debt payments, provisions in the Affordable Care Act, Medicaid eligibility rules, the 340B drug discount program, and Medicare post-acute care.

Discuss quality and patient safety issues with CMS staff. Discuss Medicare SNF payments with MedPAC staff. Discuss Medicare and Medicaid issues with the CMS Administrator. Discuss Medicare DSH funding with CMS staff. Discuss Medicare GME rural training tracks in 42 CFR (413.79), policy implementation, and Medicare GME regulations and other policies with CMS staff. Discuss NYSDOH CHSLI construction waiver with HHS staff. Discuss a previously awarded grant for disaster relief resiliency with FEMA and Congressional staff. Discuss GNYHA's legislative priorities with Congressional staff: Medicaid DSH funding (support), site-neutral policies (oppose), 340B drug discount program (support), expanding federal graduate medical education programs (support), funding to address the opioid crisis (support), funding for hospital infrastructure (support), the Affordable Care Act (support), and liver allocation reforms (support). Support a delay of the Medicaid DSH cuts, including an amendment that would partially repeal the Medicaid DSH cuts. Discuss the need to reform the United States' liver allocation system with Congressional staff/members, HHS, HRSA, UNOS and OPTN. Oppose several provisions in the White House's FY 2020 budget blueprint, including provisions related to GME, site-neutral policies, Medicaid DSH, Medicare UCP funding, Medicare bad debt payments, provisions in the Affordable Care Act, Medicaid eligibility rules, the 340B drug discount program, and Medicare post-acute care. Discuss issues related to maternal mortality and the MOMS Act (S. 116) with Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to drug-resistant infections with Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to the Affordable Care Act (Pub.L 111-148), individual marketplace stabilization, and the expansion of Medicare and Medicaid with Congressional staff. Educate Congressional staff and lawmakers on Medicare for All. Support graduate medical education funding through the Medicare program, including support for the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 384/H.R. 1763) and the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414). Discuss technical assistance regarding the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414) with committee staff. Attend cybersecurity meeting at HHS to discuss cybersecurity in the health care sector. Discuss CMSs FY 2020 IPPS final rule, including provisions related to the Medicare area wage index and uncompensated care, with Congressional staff, CMS and HHS. Discuss CMSs CY 2020 OPPS proposed rule with Congressional staff, CMS and HHS. Discuss the HHS Secretarys priorities with agency staff, specifically for Region 2, including issues related to HPV vaccinations and issues concerning the Hospital Improvement Innovation Network. Discuss the issue of surprise medical bills with Congressional staff. Discuss New York State's Partnership for Patients initiative with CMS contract officers. Submit formal comments letters on the Lower Health Care Costs Act (S. 1895), including the provisions related to surprise medical bills, and discussed the legislation with Congressional staff. Submit formal comments on the No Surprises Act (H.R. 3630) and discussed the legislation with Congressional staff. Discuss the Protecting People from Surprise Medical Bills Act (H.R. 3502) with Congressional staff. Discuss issues concerning DSH hospitals and hospital infrastructure needs with the Executive Branch. Discuss 405(d) Educational Programming with the HHS Office of Chief Information Officer. Discuss legislation related to GME rural training tracks with Congressional staff and lawmakers. Discuss proposed appropriations language related to OPTN/UNOS liver allocation reforms with Congressional staff and lawmakers. Discuss the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019 (S. 2543) with Congressional staff and committee staff. Discuss Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R.3) with Congressional staff.

Discuss quality and patient safety issues with CMS staff. Discuss Medicare SNF payments with MedPAC staff. Discuss Medicare and Medicaid issues with the CMS Administrator. Discuss Medicare DSH funding with CMS staff. Discuss Medicare GME rural training tracks in 42 CFR (413.79), other issues related to 42 CFR (413.79), policy implementation, and Medicare GME regulations and other policies with CMS staff. Discuss NYSDOH CHSLI construction waiver with HHS staff. Discuss a previously awarded grant for disaster relief resiliency with FEMA and Congressional staff. Discuss GNYHA's legislative priorities with Congressional staff: Medicaid DSH funding (support), site-neutral policies (oppose), 340B drug discount program (support), expanding federal graduate medical education programs (support), funding to address the opioid crisis (support), funding for hospital infrastructure (support), the Affordable Care Act (support), and liver allocation reforms (support). Support a delay of the Medicaid DSH cuts, including an amendment that would partially repeal the Medicaid DSH cuts. Discuss the need to reform the United States' liver allocation system with Congressional staff/members, HHS, HRSA, UNOS and OPTN. Oppose several provisions in the White House's FY 2020 budget blueprint, including provisions related to GME, site-neutral policies, Medicaid DSH, Medicare UCP funding, Medicare bad debt payments, provisions in the Affordable Care Act, Medicaid eligibility rules, the 340B drug discount program, and Medicare post-acute care. Discuss issues related to maternal mortality and the MOMS Act (S. 116) with Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to drug-resistant infections with Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to the Affordable Care Act (Pub.L 111-148), individual marketplace stabilization, and the expansion of Medicare and Medicaid with Congressional staff. Educate Congressional staff and lawmakers on Medicare for All. Support graduate medical education funding through the Medicare program, including support for the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 348/H.R. 1763) and the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414/S. 2439). Discuss technical assistance regarding the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414/S. 2439) with committee staff. Attend cybersecurity meeting at HHS to discuss cybersecurity in the health care sector. Discuss CMSs FY 2020 IPPS final rule, including provisions related to the Medicare area wage index and uncompensated care, with Congressional staff, CMS and HHS. Discuss CMSs CY 2020 OPPS proposed rule with Congressional staff, CMS and HHS. Discuss the HHS Secretarys priorities with agency staff, specifically for Region 2, including issues related to HPV vaccinations and issues concerning the Hospital Improvement Innovation Network. Discuss the issue of surprise medical bills with Congressional staff and the Congressional Budget Office. Discuss New York State's Partnership for Patients initiative with CMS contract officers. Submit formal comments letters on the Lower Health Care Costs Act (S. 1895), including the provisions related to surprise medical bills, and discussed the legislation with Congressional staff. Submit formal comments on the No Surprises Act (H.R. 3630) and discussed the legislation with Congressional staff. Discuss the Protecting People from Surprise Medical Bills Act (H.R. 3502) with Congressional staff. Discuss issues concerning DSH hospitals and hospital infrastructure needs with the Executive Branch. Discuss 405(d) Educational Programming with the HHS Office of Chief Information Officer. Discuss legislation related to GME rural training tracks with Congressional staff and lawmakers. Discuss proposed appropriations language related to OPTN/UNOS liver allocation reforms with Congressional staff and lawmakers. Discuss the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019 (S. 2543) with Congressional staff and committee staff. Discuss Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R.3) with Congressional staff. Discuss the MedPAC Review of Medicare IME payments with the MedPAC Commissioner (SSA 1186(d)). Discuss issues related to telehealth and HIT with Congressional staff, including the CONNECT for Health Act (S. 2741). Discuss issues related to telehealth and HIT with staff from CMS and the White House. Discuss issues related to Medicare Hospital Provider Agreements with staff from CMS.

Support graduate medical education funding through the Medicare program, including support for the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 384/H.R. 1763) and the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414). Discuss technical assistance regarding the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414) with committee staff. Educate Congressional staff and lawmakers on Medicare for All. Support a delay of the Medicaid DSH cuts, including an amendment that would partially repeal the Medicaid DSH cuts. Discuss issues concerning DSH hospitals with the Executive Branch. Discuss CMSs FY 2020 IPPS final rule, including provisions related to the Medicare area wage index and uncompensated care, with Congressional staff, CMS and HHS. Discuss CMSs CY 2020 OPPS proposed rule with Congressional staff, CMS and HHS. Discuss Medicare SNF payments with MedPAC staff. Discuss Medicare DSH funding with CMS staff. Discuss Medicare GME rural training tracks in 42 CFR (413.79), policy implementation, and Medicare GME regulations and other policies with CMS staff. Oppose cuts to the 340B program. Discuss issues related to the Affordable Care Act (Pub.L 111-148), individual marketplace stabilization, and the expansion of Medicare and Medicaid with Congressional staff. Oppose several provisions in the White House's FY 2020 budget blueprint, including provisions related to GME, site-neutral policies, Medicaid DSH, Medicare UCP funding, Medicare bad debt payments, provisions in the Affordable Care Act, Medicaid eligibility rules, the 340B drug discount program, and Medicare post-acute care. Discuss Medicare and Medicaid issues with the CMS Administrator. Discuss proposed appropriations language related to OPTN/UNOS liver allocation reforms with Congressional staff and lawmakers. Discuss legislation related to GME rural training tracks with Congressional staff and lawmakers. Discuss the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019 (S. 2543) with Congressional staff and committee staff. Discuss Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R.3) with Congressional staff.

Support graduate medical education funding through the Medicare program, including support for the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 348/H.R. 1763) and the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414S. 2439). Discuss technical assistance regarding the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414/S. 2439) with committee staff. Educate Congressional staff and lawmakers on Medicare for All. Support a delay of the Medicaid DSH cuts, including an amendment that would partially repeal the Medicaid DSH cuts. Discuss issues concerning DSH hospitals with the Executive Branch. Discuss CMSs FY 2020 IPPS final rule, including provisions related to the Medicare area wage index and uncompensated care, with Congressional staff, CMS and HHS. Discuss CMSs CY 2020 OPPS proposed rule with Congressional staff, CMS and HHS. Discuss Medicare SNF payments with MedPAC staff. Discuss Medicare DSH funding with CMS staff. Discuss Medicare GME rural training tracks in 42 CFR (413.79), other issues related to 42 CFR (413.79), policy implementation, and Medicare GME regulations and other policies with CMS staff. Oppose cuts to the 340B program. Discuss issues related to the Affordable Care Act (Pub.L 111-148), individual marketplace stabilization, and the expansion of Medicare and Medicaid with Congressional staff. Oppose several provisions in the White House's FY 2020 budget blueprint, including provisions related to GME, site-neutral policies, Medicaid DSH, Medicare UCP funding, Medicare bad debt payments, provisions in the Affordable Care Act, Medicaid eligibility rules, the 340B drug discount program, and Medicare post-acute care. Discuss Medicare and Medicaid issues with the CMS Administrator. Discuss proposed appropriations language related to OPTN/UNOS liver allocation reforms with Congressional staff and lawmakers. Discuss legislation related to GME rural training tracks with Congressional staff and lawmakers. Discuss the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019 (S. 2543) with Congressional staff and committee staff. Discuss Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R.3) with Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to telehealth and HIT with staff from CMS and the White House. Discuss issues related to Medicare Hospital Provider Agreements with staff from CMS. Discuss the MedPAC Review of Medicare IME payments with the MedPAC Commissioner (SSA 1186(d)).

Discuss quality and patient safety issues with CMS staff. Discuss Medicare SNF payments with MedPAC staff. Discuss Medicare and Medicaid issues with the CMS Administrator. Discuss Medicare DSH funding with CMS staff. Discuss Medicare GME rural training tracks in 42 CFR (413.79), policy implementation, and Medicare GME regulations and other policies with CMS staff. Discuss NYSDOH CHSLI construction waiver with HHS staff. Discuss a previously awarded grant for disaster relief resiliency with FEMA and Congressional staff. Discuss GNYHA's legislative priorities with Congressional staff: Medicaid DSH funding (support), site-neutral policies (oppose), 340B drug discount program (support), expanding federal graduate medical education programs (support), funding to address the opioid crisis (support), funding for hospital infrastructure (support), the Affordable Care Act (support), and liver allocation reforms (support). Support a delay of the Medicaid DSH cuts, including an amendment that would partially repeal the Medicaid DSH cuts. Discuss the need to reform the United States' liver allocation system with Congressional staff/members, HHS, HRSA, UNOS and OPTN. Oppose several provisions in the White House's FY 2020 budget blueprint, including provisions related to GME, site-neutral policies, Medicaid DSH, Medicare UCP funding, Medicare bad debt payments, provisions in the Affordable Care Act, Medicaid eligibility rules, the 340B drug discount program, and Medicare post-acute care. Discuss issues related to maternal mortality and the MOMS Act (S. 116) with Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to drug-resistant infections with Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to the Affordable Care Act (Pub.L 111-148), individual marketplace stabilization, and the expansion of Medicare and Medicaid with Congressional staff. Educate Congressional staff and lawmakers on Medicare for All. Support graduate medical education funding through the Medicare program, including support for the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 384/H.R. 1763) and the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414). Discuss technical assistance regarding the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414) with committee staff. Attend cybersecurity meeting at HHS to discuss cybersecurity in the health care sector. Discuss CMSs FY 2020 IPPS final rule, including provisions related to the Medicare area wage index and uncompensated care, with Congressional staff, CMS and HHS. Discuss CMSs CY 2020 OPPS proposed rule with Congressional staff, CMS and HHS. Discuss the HHS Secretarys priorities with agency staff, specifically for Region 2, including issues related to HPV vaccinations and issues concerning the Hospital Improvement Innovation Network. Discuss the issue of surprise medical bills with Congressional staff. Discuss New York State's Partnership for Patients initiative with CMS contract officers. Submit formal comments letters on the Lower Health Care Costs Act (S. 1895), including the provisions related to surprise medical bills, and discussed the legislation with Congressional staff. Submit formal comments on the No Surprises Act (H.R. 3630) and discussed the legislation with Congressional staff. Discuss the Protecting People from Surprise Medical Bills Act (H.R. 3502) with Congressional staff. Discuss issues concerning DSH hospitals and hospital infrastructure needs with the Executive Branch. Discuss 405(d) Educational Programming with the HHS Office of Chief Information Officer. Discuss legislation related to GME rural training tracks with Congressional staff and lawmakers. Discuss proposed appropriations language related to OPTN/UNOS liver allocation reforms with Congressional staff and lawmakers. Discuss the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019 (S. 2543) with Congressional staff and committee staff. Discuss Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R.3) with Congressional staff.

Support graduate medical education funding through the Medicare program, including support for the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 384/H.R. 1763) and the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414). Discuss technical assistance regarding the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414) with committee staff. Educate congressional staff on Medicare for All. Support a delay of the Medicaid DSH cuts, including an amendment that would partially repeal the Medicaid DSH cuts. Discuss issues concerning DSH hospitals with the Executive Branch. Discuss CMSs FY 2020 IPPS proposed rule, including provisions related to the Medicare area wage index and uncompensated care, with Congressional staff and HHS. Discuss Medicare SNF payments with MedPAC staff. Discuss Medicare DSH funding with CMS staff. Discuss Medicare GME rural training tracks in 42 CFR (413.79) with CMS staff. Oppose cuts to the 340B program. Discuss issues related to the Affordable Care Act (Pub.L 111-148), individual marketplace stabilization, and the expansion of Medicare and Medicaid with Congressional staff. Oppose several provisions in the White House's FY 2020 budget blueprint, including provisions related to GME, site-neutral policies, Medicaid DSH, Medicare UCP funding, Medicare bad debt payments, provisions in the Affordable Care Act, Medicaid eligibility rules, the 340B drug discount program, and Medicare post-acute care.

Discuss quality and patient safety issues with CMS staff. Discuss Medicare SNF payments with MedPAC staff. Discuss Medicare and Medicaid issues with the CMS Administrator. Discuss Medicare DSH funding with CMS staff. Discuss Medicare GME rural training tracks in 42 CFR (413.79), policy implementation, and Medicare GME regulations and other policies with CMS staff. Discuss NYSDOH CHSLI construction waiver with HHS staff. Discuss a previously awarded grant for disaster relief resiliency with FEMA and Congressional staff. Discuss GNYHA's legislative priorities with Congressional staff: Medicaid DSH funding (support), site-neutral policies (oppose), 340B drug discount program (support), expanding federal graduate medical education programs (support), funding to address the opioid crisis (support), funding for hospital infrastructure (support), the Affordable Care Act (support), and liver allocation reforms (support). Support a delay of the Medicaid DSH cuts, including an amendment that would partially repeal the Medicaid DSH cuts. Discuss the need to reform the United States' liver allocation system with Congressional staff/members, HHS, HRSA, UNOS and OPTN. Oppose several provisions in the White House's FY 2020 budget blueprint, including provisions related to GME, site-neutral policies, Medicaid DSH, Medicare UCP funding, Medicare bad debt payments, provisions in the Affordable Care Act, Medicaid eligibility rules, the 340B drug discount program, and Medicare post-acute care. Discuss issues related to maternal mortality and the MOMS Act (S. 116) with Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to drug-resistant infections with Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to the Affordable Care Act (Pub.L 111-148), individual marketplace stabilization, and the expansion of Medicare and Medicaid with Congressional staff. Educate Congressional staff and lawmakers on Medicare for All. Support graduate medical education funding through the Medicare program, including support for the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 384/H.R. 1763) and the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414). Discuss technical assistance regarding the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414) with committee staff. Attend cybersecurity meeting at HHS to discuss cybersecurity in the health care sector. Discuss CMSs FY 2020 IPPS final rule, including provisions related to the Medicare area wage index and uncompensated care, with Congressional staff, CMS and HHS. Discuss CMSs CY 2020 OPPS proposed rule with Congressional staff, CMS and HHS. Discuss the HHS Secretarys priorities with agency staff, specifically for Region 2, including issues related to HPV vaccinations and issues concerning the Hospital Improvement Innovation Network. Discuss the issue of surprise medical bills with Congressional staff. Discuss New York State's Partnership for Patients initiative with CMS contract officers. Submit formal comments letters on the Lower Health Care Costs Act (S. 1895), including the provisions related to surprise medical bills, and discussed the legislation with Congressional staff. Submit formal comments on the No Surprises Act (H.R. 3630) and discussed the legislation with Congressional staff. Discuss the Protecting People from Surprise Medical Bills Act (H.R. 3502) with Congressional staff. Discuss issues concerning DSH hospitals and hospital infrastructure needs with the Executive Branch. Discuss 405(d) Educational Programming with the HHS Office of Chief Information Officer. Discuss legislation related to GME rural training tracks with Congressional staff and lawmakers. Discuss proposed appropriations language related to OPTN/UNOS liver allocation reforms with Congressional staff and lawmakers. Discuss the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019 (S. 2543) with Congressional staff and committee staff. Discuss Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R.3) with Congressional staff.

Support graduate medical education funding through the Medicare program, including support for the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 348/H.R. 1763) and the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414S. 2439). Discuss technical assistance regarding the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414/S. 2439) with committee staff. Educate Congressional staff and lawmakers on Medicare for All. Support a delay of the Medicaid DSH cuts, including an amendment that would partially repeal the Medicaid DSH cuts. Discuss issues concerning DSH hospitals with the Executive Branch. Discuss CMSs FY 2020 IPPS final rule, including provisions related to the Medicare area wage index and uncompensated care, with Congressional staff, CMS and HHS. Discuss CMSs CY 2020 OPPS proposed rule with Congressional staff, CMS and HHS. Discuss Medicare SNF payments with MedPAC staff. Discuss Medicare DSH funding with CMS staff. Discuss Medicare GME rural training tracks in 42 CFR (413.79), other issues related to 42 CFR (413.79), policy implementation, and Medicare GME regulations and other policies with CMS staff. Oppose cuts to the 340B program. Discuss issues related to the Affordable Care Act (Pub.L 111-148), individual marketplace stabilization, and the expansion of Medicare and Medicaid with Congressional staff. Oppose several provisions in the White House's FY 2020 budget blueprint, including provisions related to GME, site-neutral policies, Medicaid DSH, Medicare UCP funding, Medicare bad debt payments, provisions in the Affordable Care Act, Medicaid eligibility rules, the 340B drug discount program, and Medicare post-acute care. Discuss Medicare and Medicaid issues with the CMS Administrator. Discuss proposed appropriations language related to OPTN/UNOS liver allocation reforms with Congressional staff and lawmakers. Discuss legislation related to GME rural training tracks with Congressional staff and lawmakers. Discuss the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019 (S. 2543) with Congressional staff and committee staff. Discuss Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R.3) with Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to telehealth and HIT with staff from CMS and the White House. Discuss issues related to Medicare Hospital Provider Agreements with staff from CMS. Discuss the MedPAC Review of Medicare IME payments with the MedPAC Commissioner (SSA 1186(d)).

Support graduate medical education funding through the Medicare program, including support for the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 384/H.R. 1763) and the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414). Discuss technical assistance regarding the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414) with committee staff. Educate Congressional staff and lawmakers on Medicare for All. Support a delay of the Medicaid DSH cuts, including an amendment that would partially repeal the Medicaid DSH cuts. Discuss issues concerning DSH hospitals with the Executive Branch. Discuss CMSs FY 2020 IPPS final rule, including provisions related to the Medicare area wage index and uncompensated care, with Congressional staff, CMS and HHS. Discuss CMSs CY 2020 OPPS proposed rule with Congressional staff, CMS and HHS. Discuss Medicare SNF payments with MedPAC staff. Discuss Medicare DSH funding with CMS staff. Discuss Medicare GME rural training tracks in 42 CFR (413.79), policy implementation, and Medicare GME regulations and other policies with CMS staff. Oppose cuts to the 340B program. Discuss issues related to the Affordable Care Act (Pub.L 111-148), individual marketplace stabilization, and the expansion of Medicare and Medicaid with Congressional staff. Oppose several provisions in the White House's FY 2020 budget blueprint, including provisions related to GME, site-neutral policies, Medicaid DSH, Medicare UCP funding, Medicare bad debt payments, provisions in the Affordable Care Act, Medicaid eligibility rules, the 340B drug discount program, and Medicare post-acute care. Discuss Medicare and Medicaid issues with the CMS Administrator. Discuss proposed appropriations language related to OPTN/UNOS liver allocation reforms with Congressional staff and lawmakers. Discuss legislation related to GME rural training tracks with Congressional staff and lawmakers. Discuss the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019 (S. 2543) with Congressional staff and committee staff. Discuss Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R.3) with Congressional staff.

Discuss quality and patient safety issues with CMS staff. Discuss Medicare SNF payments with MedPAC staff. Discuss Medicare and Medicaid issues with the CMS Administrator. Discuss Medicare DSH funding with CMS staff. Discuss Medicare GME rural training tracks in 42 CFR (413.79), other issues related to 42 CFR (413.79), policy implementation, and Medicare GME regulations and other policies with CMS staff. Discuss NYSDOH CHSLI construction waiver with HHS staff. Discuss a previously awarded grant for disaster relief resiliency with FEMA and Congressional staff. Discuss GNYHA's legislative priorities with Congressional staff: Medicaid DSH funding (support), site-neutral policies (oppose), 340B drug discount program (support), expanding federal graduate medical education programs (support), funding to address the opioid crisis (support), funding for hospital infrastructure (support), the Affordable Care Act (support), and liver allocation reforms (support). Support a delay of the Medicaid DSH cuts, including an amendment that would partially repeal the Medicaid DSH cuts. Discuss the need to reform the United States' liver allocation system with Congressional staff/members, HHS, HRSA, UNOS and OPTN. Oppose several provisions in the White House's FY 2020 budget blueprint, including provisions related to GME, site-neutral policies, Medicaid DSH, Medicare UCP funding, Medicare bad debt payments, provisions in the Affordable Care Act, Medicaid eligibility rules, the 340B drug discount program, and Medicare post-acute care. Discuss issues related to maternal mortality and the MOMS Act (S. 116) with Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to drug-resistant infections with Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to the Affordable Care Act (Pub.L 111-148), individual marketplace stabilization, and the expansion of Medicare and Medicaid with Congressional staff. Educate Congressional staff and lawmakers on Medicare for All. Support graduate medical education funding through the Medicare program, including support for the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 348/H.R. 1763) and the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414/S. 2439). Discuss technical assistance regarding the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414/S. 2439) with committee staff. Attend cybersecurity meeting at HHS to discuss cybersecurity in the health care sector. Discuss CMSs FY 2020 IPPS final rule, including provisions related to the Medicare area wage index and uncompensated care, with Congressional staff, CMS and HHS. Discuss CMSs CY 2020 OPPS proposed rule with Congressional staff, CMS and HHS. Discuss the HHS Secretarys priorities with agency staff, specifically for Region 2, including issues related to HPV vaccinations and issues concerning the Hospital Improvement Innovation Network. Discuss the issue of surprise medical bills with Congressional staff and the Congressional Budget Office. Discuss New York State's Partnership for Patients initiative with CMS contract officers. Submit formal comments letters on the Lower Health Care Costs Act (S. 1895), including the provisions related to surprise medical bills, and discussed the legislation with Congressional staff. Submit formal comments on the No Surprises Act (H.R. 3630) and discussed the legislation with Congressional staff. Discuss the Protecting People from Surprise Medical Bills Act (H.R. 3502) with Congressional staff. Discuss issues concerning DSH hospitals and hospital infrastructure needs with the Executive Branch. Discuss 405(d) Educational Programming with the HHS Office of Chief Information Officer. Discuss legislation related to GME rural training tracks with Congressional staff and lawmakers. Discuss proposed appropriations language related to OPTN/UNOS liver allocation reforms with Congressional staff and lawmakers. Discuss the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019 (S. 2543) with Congressional staff and committee staff. Discuss Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R.3) with Congressional staff. Discuss the MedPAC Review of Medicare IME payments with the MedPAC Commissioner (SSA 1186(d)). Discuss issues related to telehealth and HIT with Congressional staff, including the CONNECT for Health Act (S. 2741). Discuss issues related to telehealth and HIT with staff from CMS and the White House. Discuss issues related to Medicare Hospital Provider Agreements with staff from CMS.

Discuss quality and patient safety issues with CMS staff. Discuss Medicare SNF payments with MedPAC staff. Discuss Medicare DSH funding with CMS staff. Discuss Medicare GME rural training tracks in 42 CFR (413.79) with CMS staff. Discuss NYSDOH CHSLI construction waiver with HHS staff. Discuss a previously awarded grant for disaster relief resiliency with FEMA and Congressional staff. Discuss GNYHA's legislative priorities with Congressional staff: Medicaid DSH funding (support), site-neutral policies (oppose), 340B drug discount program (support), expanding federal graduate medical education programs (support), funding to address the opioid crisis (support), funding for hospital infrastructure (support), the Affordable Care Act (support), and liver allocation reforms (support). Support a delay of the Medicaid DSH cuts, including an amendment that would partially repeal the Medicaid DSH cuts. Discuss the need to reform the United States' liver allocation system with Congressional staff/members, HHS, HRSA, UNOS and OPTN. Oppose several provisions in the White House's FY 2020 budget blueprint, including provisions related to GME, site-neutral policies, Medicaid DSH, Medicare UCP funding, Medicare bad debt payments, provisions in the Affordable Care Act, Medicaid eligibility rules, the 340B drug discount program, and Medicare post-acute care. Discuss issues related to maternal mortality and the MOMS Act (S. 116) with Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to drug-resistant infections with Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to the Affordable Care Act (Pub.L 111-148), individual marketplace stabilization, and the expansion of Medicare and Medicaid with Congressional staff. Educate congressional staff on Medicare for All. Support graduate medical education funding through the Medicare program, including support for the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 384/H.R. 1763) and the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414). Discuss technical assistance regarding the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414) with committee staff. Attend cybersecurity meeting at HHS to discuss cybersecurity in the health care sector. Discuss CMSs FY 2020 IPPS proposed rule, including provisions related to the Medicare area wage index and uncompensated care, with Congressional staff and HHS. Discuss the HHS Secretarys priorities with agency staff, specifically for Region 2, including issues related to HPV vaccinations and issues concerning the Hospital Improvement Innovation Network. Discuss the issue of surprise medical bills with congressional staff. Discuss New York State's Partnership for Patients initiative with CMS contract officers. Submit formal comments letters on the Lower Health Care Costs Act (S. 1895), including the provisions related to surprise medical bills, and discussed the legislation with congressional staff. Submit formal comments on the No Surprises Act (H.R. 3630) and discussed the legislation with congressional staff. Discuss the Protecting People from Surprise Medical Bills Act (H.R. 3502) with congressional staff. Discuss issues concerning DSH hospitals and hospital infrastructure needs with the Executive Branch.

Discuss quality and patient safety issues with CMS staff. Discuss Medicare SNF payments with MedPAC staff. Discuss Medicare DSH funding with CMS staff. Discuss Medicare GME rural training tracks in 42 CFR (413.79) with CMS staff. Discuss NYSDOH CHSLI construction waiver with HHS staff. Discuss a previously awarded grant for disaster relief resiliency with FEMA and Congressional staff. Discuss GNYHA's legislative priorities with Congressional staff: Medicaid DSH funding (support), site-neutral policies (oppose), 340B drug discount program (support), expanding federal graduate medical education programs (support), funding to address the opioid crisis (support), funding for hospital infrastructure (support), the Affordable Care Act (support), and liver allocation reforms (support). Support a delay of the Medicaid DSH cuts, including an amendment that would partially repeal the Medicaid DSH cuts. Discuss the need to reform the United States' liver allocation system with Congressional staff/members, HHS, HRSA, UNOS and OPTN. Oppose several provisions in the White House's FY 2020 budget blueprint, including provisions related to GME, site-neutral policies, Medicaid DSH, Medicare UCP funding, Medicare bad debt payments, provisions in the Affordable Care Act, Medicaid eligibility rules, the 340B drug discount program, and Medicare post-acute care. Discuss issues related to maternal mortality and the MOMS Act (S. 116) with Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to drug-resistant infections with Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to the Affordable Care Act (Pub.L 111-148), individual marketplace stabilization, and the expansion of Medicare and Medicaid with Congressional staff. Educate congressional staff on Medicare for All. Support graduate medical education funding through the Medicare program, including support for the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 384/H.R. 1763) and the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414). Discuss technical assistance regarding the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414) with committee staff. Attend cybersecurity meeting at HHS to discuss cybersecurity in the health care sector. Discuss CMSs FY 2020 IPPS proposed rule, including provisions related to the Medicare area wage index and uncompensated care, with Congressional staff and HHS. Discuss the HHS Secretarys priorities with agency staff, specifically for Region 2, including issues related to HPV vaccinations and issues concerning the Hospital Improvement Innovation Network. Discuss the issue of surprise medical bills with congressional staff. Discuss New York State's Partnership for Patients initiative with CMS contract officers. Submit formal comments letters on the Lower Health Care Costs Act (S. 1895), including the provisions related to surprise medical bills, and discussed the legislation with congressional staff. Submit formal comments on the No Surprises Act (H.R. 3630) and discussed the legislation with congressional staff. Discuss the Protecting People from Surprise Medical Bills Act (H.R. 3502) with congressional staff. Discuss issues concerning DSH hospitals and hospital infrastructure needs with the Executive Branch.

Discuss quality and patient safety issues with CMS staff. Discuss Medicare SNF payments with MedPAC staff. Discuss Medicare and Medicaid issues with the CMS Administrator. Discuss Medicare DSH funding with CMS staff. Discuss Medicare GME rural training tracks in 42 CFR (413.79), other issues related to 42 CFR (413.79), policy implementation, and Medicare GME regulations and other policies with CMS staff. Discuss NYSDOH CHSLI construction waiver with HHS staff. Discuss a previously awarded grant for disaster relief resiliency with FEMA and Congressional staff. Discuss GNYHA's legislative priorities with Congressional staff: Medicaid DSH funding (support), site-neutral policies (oppose), 340B drug discount program (support), expanding federal graduate medical education programs (support), funding to address the opioid crisis (support), funding for hospital infrastructure (support), the Affordable Care Act (support), and liver allocation reforms (support). Support a delay of the Medicaid DSH cuts, including an amendment that would partially repeal the Medicaid DSH cuts. Discuss the need to reform the United States' liver allocation system with Congressional staff/members, HHS, HRSA, UNOS and OPTN. Oppose several provisions in the White House's FY 2020 budget blueprint, including provisions related to GME, site-neutral policies, Medicaid DSH, Medicare UCP funding, Medicare bad debt payments, provisions in the Affordable Care Act, Medicaid eligibility rules, the 340B drug discount program, and Medicare post-acute care. Discuss issues related to maternal mortality and the MOMS Act (S. 116) with Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to drug-resistant infections with Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to the Affordable Care Act (Pub.L 111-148), individual marketplace stabilization, and the expansion of Medicare and Medicaid with Congressional staff. Educate Congressional staff and lawmakers on Medicare for All. Support graduate medical education funding through the Medicare program, including support for the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 348/H.R. 1763) and the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414/S. 2439). Discuss technical assistance regarding the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414/S. 2439) with committee staff. Attend cybersecurity meeting at HHS to discuss cybersecurity in the health care sector. Discuss CMSs FY 2020 IPPS final rule, including provisions related to the Medicare area wage index and uncompensated care, with Congressional staff, CMS and HHS. Discuss CMSs CY 2020 OPPS proposed rule with Congressional staff, CMS and HHS. Discuss the HHS Secretarys priorities with agency staff, specifically for Region 2, including issues related to HPV vaccinations and issues concerning the Hospital Improvement Innovation Network. Discuss the issue of surprise medical bills with Congressional staff and the Congressional Budget Office. Discuss New York State's Partnership for Patients initiative with CMS contract officers. Submit formal comments letters on the Lower Health Care Costs Act (S. 1895), including the provisions related to surprise medical bills, and discussed the legislation with Congressional staff. Submit formal comments on the No Surprises Act (H.R. 3630) and discussed the legislation with Congressional staff. Discuss the Protecting People from Surprise Medical Bills Act (H.R. 3502) with Congressional staff. Discuss issues concerning DSH hospitals and hospital infrastructure needs with the Executive Branch. Discuss 405(d) Educational Programming with the HHS Office of Chief Information Officer. Discuss legislation related to GME rural training tracks with Congressional staff and lawmakers. Discuss proposed appropriations language related to OPTN/UNOS liver allocation reforms with Congressional staff and lawmakers. Discuss the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019 (S. 2543) with Congressional staff and committee staff. Discuss Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R.3) with Congressional staff. Discuss the MedPAC Review of Medicare IME payments with the MedPAC Commissioner (SSA 1186(d)). Discuss issues related to telehealth and HIT with Congressional staff, including the CONNECT for Health Act (S. 2741). Discuss issues related to telehealth and HIT with staff from CMS and the White House. Discuss issues related to Medicare Hospital Provider Agreements with staff from CMS.

Discuss quality and patient safety issues with CMS staff. Discuss Medicare SNF payments with MedPAC staff. Discuss Medicare and Medicaid issues with the CMS Administrator. Discuss Medicare DSH funding with CMS staff. Discuss Medicare GME rural training tracks in 42 CFR (413.79), policy implementation, and Medicare GME regulations and other policies with CMS staff. Discuss NYSDOH CHSLI construction waiver with HHS staff. Discuss a previously awarded grant for disaster relief resiliency with FEMA and Congressional staff. Discuss GNYHA's legislative priorities with Congressional staff: Medicaid DSH funding (support), site-neutral policies (oppose), 340B drug discount program (support), expanding federal graduate medical education programs (support), funding to address the opioid crisis (support), funding for hospital infrastructure (support), the Affordable Care Act (support), and liver allocation reforms (support). Support a delay of the Medicaid DSH cuts, including an amendment that would partially repeal the Medicaid DSH cuts. Discuss the need to reform the United States' liver allocation system with Congressional staff/members, HHS, HRSA, UNOS and OPTN. Oppose several provisions in the White House's FY 2020 budget blueprint, including provisions related to GME, site-neutral policies, Medicaid DSH, Medicare UCP funding, Medicare bad debt payments, provisions in the Affordable Care Act, Medicaid eligibility rules, the 340B drug discount program, and Medicare post-acute care. Discuss issues related to maternal mortality and the MOMS Act (S. 116) with Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to drug-resistant infections with Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to the Affordable Care Act (Pub.L 111-148), individual marketplace stabilization, and the expansion of Medicare and Medicaid with Congressional staff. Educate Congressional staff and lawmakers on Medicare for All. Support graduate medical education funding through the Medicare program, including support for the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 384/H.R. 1763) and the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414). Discuss technical assistance regarding the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414) with committee staff. Attend cybersecurity meeting at HHS to discuss cybersecurity in the health care sector. Discuss CMSs FY 2020 IPPS final rule, including provisions related to the Medicare area wage index and uncompensated care, with Congressional staff, CMS and HHS. Discuss CMSs CY 2020 OPPS proposed rule with Congressional staff, CMS and HHS. Discuss the HHS Secretarys priorities with agency staff, specifically for Region 2, including issues related to HPV vaccinations and issues concerning the Hospital Improvement Innovation Network. Discuss the issue of surprise medical bills with Congressional staff. Discuss New York State's Partnership for Patients initiative with CMS contract officers. Submit formal comments letters on the Lower Health Care Costs Act (S. 1895), including the provisions related to surprise medical bills, and discussed the legislation with Congressional staff. Submit formal comments on the No Surprises Act (H.R. 3630) and discussed the legislation with Congressional staff. Discuss the Protecting People from Surprise Medical Bills Act (H.R. 3502) with Congressional staff. Discuss issues concerning DSH hospitals and hospital infrastructure needs with the Executive Branch. Discuss 405(d) Educational Programming with the HHS Office of Chief Information Officer. Discuss legislation related to GME rural training tracks with Congressional staff and lawmakers. Discuss proposed appropriations language related to OPTN/UNOS liver allocation reforms with Congressional staff and lawmakers. Discuss the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019 (S. 2543) with Congressional staff and committee staff. Discuss Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R.3) with Congressional staff.

Discuss quality and patient safety issues with CMS staff. Discuss Medicare SNF payments with MedPAC staff. Discuss Medicare DSH funding with CMS staff. Discuss Medicare GME rural training tracks in 42 CFR (413.79) with CMS staff. Discuss NYSDOH CHSLI construction waiver with HHS staff. Discuss a previously awarded grant for disaster relief resiliency with FEMA and Congressional staff. Discuss GNYHA's legislative priorities with Congressional staff: Medicaid DSH funding (support), site-neutral policies (oppose), 340B drug discount program (support), expanding federal graduate medical education programs (support), funding to address the opioid crisis (support), funding for hospital infrastructure (support), the Affordable Care Act (support), and liver allocation reforms (support). Support a delay of the Medicaid DSH cuts, including an amendment that would partially repeal the Medicaid DSH cuts. Discuss the need to reform the United States' liver allocation system with Congressional staff/members, HHS, HRSA, UNOS and OPTN. Oppose several provisions in the White House's FY 2020 budget blueprint, including provisions related to GME, site-neutral policies, Medicaid DSH, Medicare UCP funding, Medicare bad debt payments, provisions in the Affordable Care Act, Medicaid eligibility rules, the 340B drug discount program, and Medicare post-acute care. Discuss issues related to maternal mortality and the MOMS Act (S. 116) with Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to drug-resistant infections with Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to the Affordable Care Act (Pub.L 111-148), individual marketplace stabilization, and the expansion of Medicare and Medicaid with Congressional staff. Educate congressional staff on Medicare for All. Support graduate medical education funding through the Medicare program, including support for the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 384/H.R. 1763) and the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414). Discuss technical assistance regarding the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414) with committee staff. Attend cybersecurity meeting at HHS to discuss cybersecurity in the health care sector. Discuss CMSs FY 2020 IPPS proposed rule, including provisions related to the Medicare area wage index and uncompensated care, with Congressional staff and HHS. Discuss the HHS Secretarys priorities with agency staff, specifically for Region 2, including issues related to HPV vaccinations and issues concerning the Hospital Improvement Innovation Network. Discuss the issue of surprise medical bills with congressional staff. Discuss New York State's Partnership for Patients initiative with CMS contract officers. Submit formal comments letters on the Lower Health Care Costs Act (S. 1895), including the provisions related to surprise medical bills, and discussed the legislation with congressional staff. Submit formal comments on the No Surprises Act (H.R. 3630) and discussed the legislation with congressional staff. Discuss the Protecting People from Surprise Medical Bills Act (H.R. 3502) with congressional staff. Discuss issues concerning DSH hospitals and hospital infrastructure needs with the Executive Branch.

Discuss quality and patient safety issues with CMS staff. Discuss Medicare SNF payments with MedPAC staff. Discuss Medicare and Medicaid issues with the CMS Administrator. Discuss Medicare DSH funding with CMS staff. Discuss Medicare GME rural training tracks in 42 CFR (413.79), policy implementation, and Medicare GME regulations and other policies with CMS staff. Discuss NYSDOH CHSLI construction waiver with HHS staff. Discuss a previously awarded grant for disaster relief resiliency with FEMA and Congressional staff. Discuss GNYHA's legislative priorities with Congressional staff: Medicaid DSH funding (support), site-neutral policies (oppose), 340B drug discount program (support), expanding federal graduate medical education programs (support), funding to address the opioid crisis (support), funding for hospital infrastructure (support), the Affordable Care Act (support), and liver allocation reforms (support). Support a delay of the Medicaid DSH cuts, including an amendment that would partially repeal the Medicaid DSH cuts. Discuss the need to reform the United States' liver allocation system with Congressional staff/members, HHS, HRSA, UNOS and OPTN. Oppose several provisions in the White House's FY 2020 budget blueprint, including provisions related to GME, site-neutral policies, Medicaid DSH, Medicare UCP funding, Medicare bad debt payments, provisions in the Affordable Care Act, Medicaid eligibility rules, the 340B drug discount program, and Medicare post-acute care. Discuss issues related to maternal mortality and the MOMS Act (S. 116) with Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to drug-resistant infections with Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to the Affordable Care Act (Pub.L 111-148), individual marketplace stabilization, and the expansion of Medicare and Medicaid with Congressional staff. Educate Congressional staff and lawmakers on Medicare for All. Support graduate medical education funding through the Medicare program, including support for the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 384/H.R. 1763) and the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414). Discuss technical assistance regarding the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414) with committee staff. Attend cybersecurity meeting at HHS to discuss cybersecurity in the health care sector. Discuss CMSs FY 2020 IPPS final rule, including provisions related to the Medicare area wage index and uncompensated care, with Congressional staff, CMS and HHS. Discuss CMSs CY 2020 OPPS proposed rule with Congressional staff, CMS and HHS. Discuss the HHS Secretarys priorities with agency staff, specifically for Region 2, including issues related to HPV vaccinations and issues concerning the Hospital Improvement Innovation Network. Discuss the issue of surprise medical bills with Congressional staff. Discuss New York State's Partnership for Patients initiative with CMS contract officers. Submit formal comments letters on the Lower Health Care Costs Act (S. 1895), including the provisions related to surprise medical bills, and discussed the legislation with Congressional staff. Submit formal comments on the No Surprises Act (H.R. 3630) and discussed the legislation with Congressional staff. Discuss the Protecting People from Surprise Medical Bills Act (H.R. 3502) with Congressional staff. Discuss issues concerning DSH hospitals and hospital infrastructure needs with the Executive Branch. Discuss 405(d) Educational Programming with the HHS Office of Chief Information Officer. Discuss legislation related to GME rural training tracks with Congressional staff and lawmakers. Discuss proposed appropriations language related to OPTN/UNOS liver allocation reforms with Congressional staff and lawmakers. Discuss the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019 (S. 2543) with Congressional staff and committee staff. Discuss Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R.3) with Congressional staff.

Discuss quality and patient safety issues with CMS staff. Discuss Medicare SNF payments with MedPAC staff. Discuss Medicare and Medicaid issues with the CMS Administrator. Discuss Medicare DSH funding with CMS staff. Discuss Medicare GME rural training tracks in 42 CFR (413.79), other issues related to 42 CFR (413.79), policy implementation, and Medicare GME regulations and other policies with CMS staff. Discuss NYSDOH CHSLI construction waiver with HHS staff. Discuss a previously awarded grant for disaster relief resiliency with FEMA and Congressional staff. Discuss GNYHA's legislative priorities with Congressional staff: Medicaid DSH funding (support), site-neutral policies (oppose), 340B drug discount program (support), expanding federal graduate medical education programs (support), funding to address the opioid crisis (support), funding for hospital infrastructure (support), the Affordable Care Act (support), and liver allocation reforms (support). Support a delay of the Medicaid DSH cuts, including an amendment that would partially repeal the Medicaid DSH cuts. Discuss the need to reform the United States' liver allocation system with Congressional staff/members, HHS, HRSA, UNOS and OPTN. Oppose several provisions in the White House's FY 2020 budget blueprint, including provisions related to GME, site-neutral policies, Medicaid DSH, Medicare UCP funding, Medicare bad debt payments, provisions in the Affordable Care Act, Medicaid eligibility rules, the 340B drug discount program, and Medicare post-acute care. Discuss issues related to maternal mortality and the MOMS Act (S. 116) with Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to drug-resistant infections with Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to the Affordable Care Act (Pub.L 111-148), individual marketplace stabilization, and the expansion of Medicare and Medicaid with Congressional staff. Educate Congressional staff and lawmakers on Medicare for All. Support graduate medical education funding through the Medicare program, including support for the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 348/H.R. 1763) and the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414/S. 2439). Discuss technical assistance regarding the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414/S. 2439) with committee staff. Attend cybersecurity meeting at HHS to discuss cybersecurity in the health care sector. Discuss CMSs FY 2020 IPPS final rule, including provisions related to the Medicare area wage index and uncompensated care, with Congressional staff, CMS and HHS. Discuss CMSs CY 2020 OPPS proposed rule with Congressional staff, CMS and HHS. Discuss the HHS Secretarys priorities with agency staff, specifically for Region 2, including issues related to HPV vaccinations and issues concerning the Hospital Improvement Innovation Network. Discuss the issue of surprise medical bills with Congressional staff and the Congressional Budget Office. Discuss New York State's Partnership for Patients initiative with CMS contract officers. Submit formal comments letters on the Lower Health Care Costs Act (S. 1895), including the provisions related to surprise medical bills, and discussed the legislation with Congressional staff. Submit formal comments on the No Surprises Act (H.R. 3630) and discussed the legislation with Congressional staff. Discuss the Protecting People from Surprise Medical Bills Act (H.R. 3502) with Congressional staff. Discuss issues concerning DSH hospitals and hospital infrastructure needs with the Executive Branch. Discuss 405(d) Educational Programming with the HHS Office of Chief Information Officer. Discuss legislation related to GME rural training tracks with Congressional staff and lawmakers. Discuss proposed appropriations language related to OPTN/UNOS liver allocation reforms with Congressional staff and lawmakers. Discuss the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019 (S. 2543) with Congressional staff and committee staff. Discuss Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R.3) with Congressional staff. Discuss the MedPAC Review of Medicare IME payments with the MedPAC Commissioner (SSA 1186(d)). Discuss issues related to telehealth and HIT with Congressional staff, including the CONNECT for Health Act (S. 2741). Discuss issues related to telehealth and HIT with staff from CMS and the White House. Discuss issues related to Medicare Hospital Provider Agreements with staff from CMS.

Discuss quality and patient safety issues with CMS staff. Discuss Medicare SNF payments with MedPAC staff. Discuss Medicare and Medicaid issues with the CMS Administrator. Discuss Medicare DSH funding with CMS staff. Discuss Medicare GME rural training tracks in 42 CFR (413.79), other issues related to 42 CFR (413.79), policy implementation, and Medicare GME regulations and other policies with CMS staff. Discuss NYSDOH CHSLI construction waiver with HHS staff. Discuss a previously awarded grant for disaster relief resiliency with FEMA and Congressional staff. Discuss GNYHA's legislative priorities with Congressional staff: Medicaid DSH funding (support), site-neutral policies (oppose), 340B drug discount program (support), expanding federal graduate medical education programs (support), funding to address the opioid crisis (support), funding for hospital infrastructure (support), the Affordable Care Act (support), and liver allocation reforms (support). Support a delay of the Medicaid DSH cuts, including an amendment that would partially repeal the Medicaid DSH cuts. Discuss the need to reform the United States' liver allocation system with Congressional staff/members, HHS, HRSA, UNOS and OPTN. Oppose several provisions in the White House's FY 2020 budget blueprint, including provisions related to GME, site-neutral policies, Medicaid DSH, Medicare UCP funding, Medicare bad debt payments, provisions in the Affordable Care Act, Medicaid eligibility rules, the 340B drug discount program, and Medicare post-acute care. Discuss issues related to maternal mortality and the MOMS Act (S. 116) with Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to drug-resistant infections with Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to the Affordable Care Act (Pub.L 111-148), individual marketplace stabilization, and the expansion of Medicare and Medicaid with Congressional staff. Educate Congressional staff and lawmakers on Medicare for All. Support graduate medical education funding through the Medicare program, including support for the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 348/H.R. 1763) and the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414/S. 2439). Discuss technical assistance regarding the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414/S. 2439) with committee staff. Attend cybersecurity meeting at HHS to discuss cybersecurity in the health care sector. Discuss CMSs FY 2020 IPPS final rule, including provisions related to the Medicare area wage index and uncompensated care, with Congressional staff, CMS and HHS. Discuss CMSs CY 2020 OPPS proposed rule with Congressional staff, CMS and HHS. Discuss the HHS Secretarys priorities with agency staff, specifically for Region 2, including issues related to HPV vaccinations and issues concerning the Hospital Improvement Innovation Network. Discuss the issue of surprise medical bills with Congressional staff and the Congressional Budget Office. Discuss New York State's Partnership for Patients initiative with CMS contract officers. Submit formal comments letters on the Lower Health Care Costs Act (S. 1895), including the provisions related to surprise medical bills, and discussed the legislation with Congressional staff. Submit formal comments on the No Surprises Act (H.R. 3630) and discussed the legislation with Congressional staff. Discuss the Protecting People from Surprise Medical Bills Act (H.R. 3502) with Congressional staff. Discuss issues concerning DSH hospitals and hospital infrastructure needs with the Executive Branch. Discuss 405(d) Educational Programming with the HHS Office of Chief Information Officer. Discuss legislation related to GME rural training tracks with Congressional staff and lawmakers. Discuss proposed appropriations language related to OPTN/UNOS liver allocation reforms with Congressional staff and lawmakers. Discuss the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019 (S. 2543) with Congressional staff and committee staff. Discuss Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R.3) with Congressional staff. Discuss the MedPAC Review of Medicare IME payments with the MedPAC Commissioner (SSA 1186(d)). Discuss issues related to telehealth and HIT with Congressional staff, including the CONNECT for Health Act (S. 2741). Discuss issues related to telehealth and HIT with staff from CMS and the White House. Discuss issues related to Medicare Hospital Provider Agreements with staff from CMS.

Discuss quality and patient safety issues with CMS staff. Discuss Medicare SNF payments with MedPAC staff. Discuss Medicare DSH funding with CMS staff. Discuss Medicare GME rural training tracks in 42 CFR (413.79) with CMS staff. Discuss NYSDOH CHSLI construction waiver with HHS staff. Discuss a previously awarded grant for disaster relief resiliency with FEMA and Congressional staff. Discuss GNYHA's legislative priorities with Congressional staff: Medicaid DSH funding (support), site-neutral policies (oppose), 340B drug discount program (support), expanding federal graduate medical education programs (support), funding to address the opioid crisis (support), funding for hospital infrastructure (support), the Affordable Care Act (support), and liver allocation reforms (support). Support a delay of the Medicaid DSH cuts, including an amendment that would partially repeal the Medicaid DSH cuts. Discuss the need to reform the United States' liver allocation system with Congressional staff/members, HHS, HRSA, UNOS and OPTN. Oppose several provisions in the White House's FY 2020 budget blueprint, including provisions related to GME, site-neutral policies, Medicaid DSH, Medicare UCP funding, Medicare bad debt payments, provisions in the Affordable Care Act, Medicaid eligibility rules, the 340B drug discount program, and Medicare post-acute care. Discuss issues related to maternal mortality and the MOMS Act (S. 116) with Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to drug-resistant infections with Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to the Affordable Care Act (Pub.L 111-148), individual marketplace stabilization, and the expansion of Medicare and Medicaid with Congressional staff. Educate congressional staff on Medicare for All. Support graduate medical education funding through the Medicare program, including support for the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 384/H.R. 1763) and the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414). Discuss technical assistance regarding the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414) with committee staff. Attend cybersecurity meeting at HHS to discuss cybersecurity in the health care sector. Discuss CMSs FY 2020 IPPS proposed rule, including provisions related to the Medicare area wage index and uncompensated care, with Congressional staff and HHS. Discuss the HHS Secretarys priorities with agency staff, specifically for Region 2, including issues related to HPV vaccinations and issues concerning the Hospital Improvement Innovation Network. Discuss the issue of surprise medical bills with congressional staff. Discuss New York State's Partnership for Patients initiative with CMS contract officers. Submit formal comments letters on the Lower Health Care Costs Act (S. 1895), including the provisions related to surprise medical bills, and discussed the legislation with congressional staff. Submit formal comments on the No Surprises Act (H.R. 3630) and discussed the legislation with congressional staff. Discuss the Protecting People from Surprise Medical Bills Act (H.R. 3502) with congressional staff. Discuss issues concerning DSH hospitals and hospital infrastructure needs with the Executive Branch.

Discuss quality and patient safety issues with CMS staff. Discuss Medicare SNF payments with MedPAC staff. Discuss Medicare DSH funding with CMS staff. Discuss Medicare GME rural training tracks in 42 CFR (413.79) with CMS staff. Discuss NYSDOH CHSLI construction waiver with HHS staff. Discuss a previously awarded grant for disaster relief resiliency with FEMA and Congressional staff. Discuss GNYHA's legislative priorities with Congressional staff: Medicaid DSH funding (support), site-neutral policies (oppose), 340B drug discount program (support), expanding federal graduate medical education programs (support), funding to address the opioid crisis (support), funding for hospital infrastructure (support), the Affordable Care Act (support), and liver allocation reforms (support). Discuss potential surprise billing legislation with Congressional staff and members. Support a delay of the Medicaid DSH cuts. Discuss the need to reform the United States' liver allocation system with Congressional staff/members, HHS, HRSA, UNOS and OPTN. Discuss issues related to the Affordable Care Act (Pub.L 111-148), individual marketplace stabilization, and the expansion of Medicare and Medicaid. Oppose several provisions in the White House's FY 2020 budget blueprint, including provisions related to GME, site-neutral policies, Medicaid DSH, Medicare UCP funding, Medicare bad debt payments, provisions in the Affordable Care Act, Medicaid eligibility rules, the 340B drug discount program, and Medicare post-acute care. Discuss issues related to maternal mortality and the MOMS Act (S. 116) with Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to drug-resistant infections with Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to the Affordable Care Act (Pub.L 111-148), individual marketplace stabilization, and the expansion of Medicare and Medicaid with Congressional staff. Support graduate medical education funding through the Medicare program, including support for the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 384/H.R. 1763) and the Opioid Workforce Act.

Discuss quality and patient safety issues with CMS staff. Discuss Medicare SNF payments with MedPAC staff. Discuss Medicare and Medicaid issues with the CMS Administrator. Discuss Medicare DSH funding with CMS staff. Discuss Medicare GME rural training tracks in 42 CFR (413.79), policy implementation, and Medicare GME regulations and other policies with CMS staff. Discuss NYSDOH CHSLI construction waiver with HHS staff. Discuss a previously awarded grant for disaster relief resiliency with FEMA and Congressional staff. Discuss GNYHA's legislative priorities with Congressional staff: Medicaid DSH funding (support), site-neutral policies (oppose), 340B drug discount program (support), expanding federal graduate medical education programs (support), funding to address the opioid crisis (support), funding for hospital infrastructure (support), the Affordable Care Act (support), and liver allocation reforms (support). Support a delay of the Medicaid DSH cuts, including an amendment that would partially repeal the Medicaid DSH cuts. Discuss the need to reform the United States' liver allocation system with Congressional staff/members, HHS, HRSA, UNOS and OPTN. Oppose several provisions in the White House's FY 2020 budget blueprint, including provisions related to GME, site-neutral policies, Medicaid DSH, Medicare UCP funding, Medicare bad debt payments, provisions in the Affordable Care Act, Medicaid eligibility rules, the 340B drug discount program, and Medicare post-acute care. Discuss issues related to maternal mortality and the MOMS Act (S. 116) with Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to drug-resistant infections with Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to the Affordable Care Act (Pub.L 111-148), individual marketplace stabilization, and the expansion of Medicare and Medicaid with Congressional staff. Educate Congressional staff and lawmakers on Medicare for All. Support graduate medical education funding through the Medicare program, including support for the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 384/H.R. 1763) and the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414). Discuss technical assistance regarding the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414) with committee staff. Attend cybersecurity meeting at HHS to discuss cybersecurity in the health care sector. Discuss CMSs FY 2020 IPPS final rule, including provisions related to the Medicare area wage index and uncompensated care, with Congressional staff, CMS and HHS. Discuss CMSs CY 2020 OPPS proposed rule with Congressional staff, CMS and HHS. Discuss the HHS Secretarys priorities with agency staff, specifically for Region 2, including issues related to HPV vaccinations and issues concerning the Hospital Improvement Innovation Network. Discuss the issue of surprise medical bills with Congressional staff. Discuss New York State's Partnership for Patients initiative with CMS contract officers. Submit formal comments letters on the Lower Health Care Costs Act (S. 1895), including the provisions related to surprise medical bills, and discussed the legislation with Congressional staff. Submit formal comments on the No Surprises Act (H.R. 3630) and discussed the legislation with Congressional staff. Discuss the Protecting People from Surprise Medical Bills Act (H.R. 3502) with Congressional staff. Discuss issues concerning DSH hospitals and hospital infrastructure needs with the Executive Branch. Discuss 405(d) Educational Programming with the HHS Office of Chief Information Officer. Discuss legislation related to GME rural training tracks with Congressional staff and lawmakers. Discuss proposed appropriations language related to OPTN/UNOS liver allocation reforms with Congressional staff and lawmakers. Discuss the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019 (S. 2543) with Congressional staff and committee staff. Discuss Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R.3) with Congressional staff.

Discuss quality and patient safety issues with CMS staff. Discuss Medicare SNF payments with MedPAC staff. Discuss Medicare DSH funding with CMS staff. Discuss Medicare GME rural training tracks in 42 CFR (413.79) with CMS staff. Discuss NYSDOH CHSLI construction waiver with HHS staff. Discuss a previously awarded grant for disaster relief resiliency with FEMA and Congressional staff. Discuss GNYHA's legislative priorities with Congressional staff: Medicaid DSH funding (support), site-neutral policies (oppose), 340B drug discount program (support), expanding federal graduate medical education programs (support), funding to address the opioid crisis (support), funding for hospital infrastructure (support), the Affordable Care Act (support), and liver allocation reforms (support). Support a delay of the Medicaid DSH cuts, including an amendment that would partially repeal the Medicaid DSH cuts. Discuss the need to reform the United States' liver allocation system with Congressional staff/members, HHS, HRSA, UNOS and OPTN. Oppose several provisions in the White House's FY 2020 budget blueprint, including provisions related to GME, site-neutral policies, Medicaid DSH, Medicare UCP funding, Medicare bad debt payments, provisions in the Affordable Care Act, Medicaid eligibility rules, the 340B drug discount program, and Medicare post-acute care. Discuss issues related to maternal mortality and the MOMS Act (S. 116) with Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to drug-resistant infections with Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to the Affordable Care Act (Pub.L 111-148), individual marketplace stabilization, and the expansion of Medicare and Medicaid with Congressional staff. Educate congressional staff on Medicare for All. Support graduate medical education funding through the Medicare program, including support for the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 384/H.R. 1763) and the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414). Discuss technical assistance regarding the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414) with committee staff. Attend cybersecurity meeting at HHS to discuss cybersecurity in the health care sector. Discuss CMSs FY 2020 IPPS proposed rule, including provisions related to the Medicare area wage index and uncompensated care, with Congressional staff and HHS. Discuss the HHS Secretarys priorities with agency staff, specifically for Region 2, including issues related to HPV vaccinations and issues concerning the Hospital Improvement Innovation Network. Discuss the issue of surprise medical bills with congressional staff. Discuss New York State's Partnership for Patients initiative with CMS contract officers. Submit formal comments letters on the Lower Health Care Costs Act (S. 1895), including the provisions related to surprise medical bills, and discussed the legislation with congressional staff. Submit formal comments on the No Surprises Act (H.R. 3630) and discussed the legislation with congressional staff. Discuss the Protecting People from Surprise Medical Bills Act (H.R. 3502) with congressional staff. Discuss issues concerning DSH hospitals and hospital infrastructure needs with the Executive Branch.

Discuss quality and patient safety issues with CMS staff. Discuss Medicare SNF payments with MedPAC staff. Discuss Medicare and Medicaid issues with the CMS Administrator. Discuss Medicare DSH funding with CMS staff. Discuss Medicare GME rural training tracks in 42 CFR (413.79), other issues related to 42 CFR (413.79), policy implementation, and Medicare GME regulations and other policies with CMS staff. Discuss NYSDOH CHSLI construction waiver with HHS staff. Discuss a previously awarded grant for disaster relief resiliency with FEMA and Congressional staff. Discuss GNYHA's legislative priorities with Congressional staff: Medicaid DSH funding (support), site-neutral policies (oppose), 340B drug discount program (support), expanding federal graduate medical education programs (support), funding to address the opioid crisis (support), funding for hospital infrastructure (support), the Affordable Care Act (support), and liver allocation reforms (support). Support a delay of the Medicaid DSH cuts, including an amendment that would partially repeal the Medicaid DSH cuts. Discuss the need to reform the United States' liver allocation system with Congressional staff/members, HHS, HRSA, UNOS and OPTN. Oppose several provisions in the White House's FY 2020 budget blueprint, including provisions related to GME, site-neutral policies, Medicaid DSH, Medicare UCP funding, Medicare bad debt payments, provisions in the Affordable Care Act, Medicaid eligibility rules, the 340B drug discount program, and Medicare post-acute care. Discuss issues related to maternal mortality and the MOMS Act (S. 116) with Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to drug-resistant infections with Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to the Affordable Care Act (Pub.L 111-148), individual marketplace stabilization, and the expansion of Medicare and Medicaid with Congressional staff. Educate Congressional staff and lawmakers on Medicare for All. Support graduate medical education funding through the Medicare program, including support for the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 348/H.R. 1763) and the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414/S. 2439). Discuss technical assistance regarding the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414/S. 2439) with committee staff. Attend cybersecurity meeting at HHS to discuss cybersecurity in the health care sector. Discuss CMSs FY 2020 IPPS final rule, including provisions related to the Medicare area wage index and uncompensated care, with Congressional staff, CMS and HHS. Discuss CMSs CY 2020 OPPS proposed rule with Congressional staff, CMS and HHS. Discuss the HHS Secretarys priorities with agency staff, specifically for Region 2, including issues related to HPV vaccinations and issues concerning the Hospital Improvement Innovation Network. Discuss the issue of surprise medical bills with Congressional staff and the Congressional Budget Office. Discuss New York State's Partnership for Patients initiative with CMS contract officers. Submit formal comments letters on the Lower Health Care Costs Act (S. 1895), including the provisions related to surprise medical bills, and discussed the legislation with Congressional staff. Submit formal comments on the No Surprises Act (H.R. 3630) and discussed the legislation with Congressional staff. Discuss the Protecting People from Surprise Medical Bills Act (H.R. 3502) with Congressional staff. Discuss issues concerning DSH hospitals and hospital infrastructure needs with the Executive Branch. Discuss 405(d) Educational Programming with the HHS Office of Chief Information Officer. Discuss legislation related to GME rural training tracks with Congressional staff and lawmakers. Discuss proposed appropriations language related to OPTN/UNOS liver allocation reforms with Congressional staff and lawmakers. Discuss the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019 (S. 2543) with Congressional staff and committee staff. Discuss Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R.3) with Congressional staff. Discuss the MedPAC Review of Medicare IME payments with the MedPAC Commissioner (SSA 1186(d)). Discuss issues related to telehealth and HIT with Congressional staff, including the CONNECT for Health Act (S. 2741). Discuss issues related to telehealth and HIT with staff from CMS and the White House. Discuss issues related to Medicare Hospital Provider Agreements with staff from CMS.

Discuss quality and patient safety issues with CMS staff. Discuss Medicare SNF payments with MedPAC staff. Discuss Medicare and Medicaid issues with the CMS Administrator. Discuss Medicare DSH funding with CMS staff. Discuss Medicare GME rural training tracks in 42 CFR (413.79), policy implementation, and Medicare GME regulations and other policies with CMS staff. Discuss NYSDOH CHSLI construction waiver with HHS staff. Discuss a previously awarded grant for disaster relief resiliency with FEMA and Congressional staff. Discuss GNYHA's legislative priorities with Congressional staff: Medicaid DSH funding (support), site-neutral policies (oppose), 340B drug discount program (support), expanding federal graduate medical education programs (support), funding to address the opioid crisis (support), funding for hospital infrastructure (support), the Affordable Care Act (support), and liver allocation reforms (support). Support a delay of the Medicaid DSH cuts, including an amendment that would partially repeal the Medicaid DSH cuts. Discuss the need to reform the United States' liver allocation system with Congressional staff/members, HHS, HRSA, UNOS and OPTN. Oppose several provisions in the White House's FY 2020 budget blueprint, including provisions related to GME, site-neutral policies, Medicaid DSH, Medicare UCP funding, Medicare bad debt payments, provisions in the Affordable Care Act, Medicaid eligibility rules, the 340B drug discount program, and Medicare post-acute care. Discuss issues related to maternal mortality and the MOMS Act (S. 116) with Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to drug-resistant infections with Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to the Affordable Care Act (Pub.L 111-148), individual marketplace stabilization, and the expansion of Medicare and Medicaid with Congressional staff. Educate Congressional staff and lawmakers on Medicare for All. Support graduate medical education funding through the Medicare program, including support for the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 384/H.R. 1763) and the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414). Discuss technical assistance regarding the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414) with committee staff. Attend cybersecurity meeting at HHS to discuss cybersecurity in the health care sector. Discuss CMSs FY 2020 IPPS final rule, including provisions related to the Medicare area wage index and uncompensated care, with Congressional staff, CMS and HHS. Discuss CMSs CY 2020 OPPS proposed rule with Congressional staff, CMS and HHS. Discuss the HHS Secretarys priorities with agency staff, specifically for Region 2, including issues related to HPV vaccinations and issues concerning the Hospital Improvement Innovation Network. Discuss the issue of surprise medical bills with Congressional staff. Discuss New York State's Partnership for Patients initiative with CMS contract officers. Submit formal comments letters on the Lower Health Care Costs Act (S. 1895), including the provisions related to surprise medical bills, and discussed the legislation with Congressional staff. Submit formal comments on the No Surprises Act (H.R. 3630) and discussed the legislation with Congressional staff. Discuss the Protecting People from Surprise Medical Bills Act (H.R. 3502) with Congressional staff. Discuss issues concerning DSH hospitals and hospital infrastructure needs with the Executive Branch. Discuss 405(d) Educational Programming with the HHS Office of Chief Information Officer. Discuss legislation related to GME rural training tracks with Congressional staff and lawmakers. Discuss proposed appropriations language related to OPTN/UNOS liver allocation reforms with Congressional staff and lawmakers. Discuss the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019 (S. 2543) with Congressional staff and committee staff. Discuss Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R.3) with Congressional staff.

Discuss quality and patient safety issues with CMS staff. Discuss Medicare SNF payments with MedPAC staff. Discuss Medicare and Medicaid issues with the CMS Administrator. Discuss Medicare DSH funding with CMS staff. Discuss Medicare GME rural training tracks in 42 CFR (413.79), other issues related to 42 CFR (413.79), policy implementation, and Medicare GME regulations and other policies with CMS staff. Discuss NYSDOH CHSLI construction waiver with HHS staff. Discuss a previously awarded grant for disaster relief resiliency with FEMA and Congressional staff. Discuss GNYHA's legislative priorities with Congressional staff: Medicaid DSH funding (support), site-neutral policies (oppose), 340B drug discount program (support), expanding federal graduate medical education programs (support), funding to address the opioid crisis (support), funding for hospital infrastructure (support), the Affordable Care Act (support), and liver allocation reforms (support). Support a delay of the Medicaid DSH cuts, including an amendment that would partially repeal the Medicaid DSH cuts. Discuss the need to reform the United States' liver allocation system with Congressional staff/members, HHS, HRSA, UNOS and OPTN. Oppose several provisions in the White House's FY 2020 budget blueprint, including provisions related to GME, site-neutral policies, Medicaid DSH, Medicare UCP funding, Medicare bad debt payments, provisions in the Affordable Care Act, Medicaid eligibility rules, the 340B drug discount program, and Medicare post-acute care. Discuss issues related to maternal mortality and the MOMS Act (S. 116) with Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to drug-resistant infections with Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to the Affordable Care Act (Pub.L 111-148), individual marketplace stabilization, and the expansion of Medicare and Medicaid with Congressional staff. Educate Congressional staff and lawmakers on Medicare for All. Support graduate medical education funding through the Medicare program, including support for the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 348/H.R. 1763) and the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414/S. 2439). Discuss technical assistance regarding the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414/S. 2439) with committee staff. Attend cybersecurity meeting at HHS to discuss cybersecurity in the health care sector. Discuss CMSs FY 2020 IPPS final rule, including provisions related to the Medicare area wage index and uncompensated care, with Congressional staff, CMS and HHS. Discuss CMSs CY 2020 OPPS proposed rule with Congressional staff, CMS and HHS. Discuss the HHS Secretarys priorities with agency staff, specifically for Region 2, including issues related to HPV vaccinations and issues concerning the Hospital Improvement Innovation Network. Discuss the issue of surprise medical bills with Congressional staff and the Congressional Budget Office. Discuss New York State's Partnership for Patients initiative with CMS contract officers. Submit formal comments letters on the Lower Health Care Costs Act (S. 1895), including the provisions related to surprise medical bills, and discussed the legislation with Congressional staff. Submit formal comments on the No Surprises Act (H.R. 3630) and discussed the legislation with Congressional staff. Discuss the Protecting People from Surprise Medical Bills Act (H.R. 3502) with Congressional staff. Discuss issues concerning DSH hospitals and hospital infrastructure needs with the Executive Branch. Discuss 405(d) Educational Programming with the HHS Office of Chief Information Officer. Discuss legislation related to GME rural training tracks with Congressional staff and lawmakers. Discuss proposed appropriations language related to OPTN/UNOS liver allocation reforms with Congressional staff and lawmakers. Discuss the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019 (S. 2543) with Congressional staff and committee staff. Discuss Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R.3) with Congressional staff. Discuss the MedPAC Review of Medicare IME payments with the MedPAC Commissioner (SSA 1186(d)). Discuss issues related to telehealth and HIT with Congressional staff, including the CONNECT for Health Act (S. 2741). Discuss issues related to telehealth and HIT with staff from CMS and the White House. Discuss issues related to Medicare Hospital Provider Agreements with staff from CMS.

Support graduate medical education funding through the Medicare program, including support for the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 348/H.R. 1763) and the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414S. 2439). Discuss technical assistance regarding the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414/S. 2439) with committee staff. Educate Congressional staff and lawmakers on Medicare for All. Support a delay of the Medicaid DSH cuts, including an amendment that would partially repeal the Medicaid DSH cuts. Discuss issues concerning DSH hospitals with the Executive Branch. Discuss CMSs FY 2020 IPPS final rule, including provisions related to the Medicare area wage index and uncompensated care, with Congressional staff, CMS and HHS. Discuss CMSs CY 2020 OPPS proposed rule with Congressional staff, CMS and HHS. Discuss Medicare SNF payments with MedPAC staff. Discuss Medicare DSH funding with CMS staff. Discuss Medicare GME rural training tracks in 42 CFR (413.79), other issues related to 42 CFR (413.79), policy implementation, and Medicare GME regulations and other policies with CMS staff. Oppose cuts to the 340B program. Discuss issues related to the Affordable Care Act (Pub.L 111-148), individual marketplace stabilization, and the expansion of Medicare and Medicaid with Congressional staff. Oppose several provisions in the White House's FY 2020 budget blueprint, including provisions related to GME, site-neutral policies, Medicaid DSH, Medicare UCP funding, Medicare bad debt payments, provisions in the Affordable Care Act, Medicaid eligibility rules, the 340B drug discount program, and Medicare post-acute care. Discuss Medicare and Medicaid issues with the CMS Administrator. Discuss proposed appropriations language related to OPTN/UNOS liver allocation reforms with Congressional staff and lawmakers. Discuss legislation related to GME rural training tracks with Congressional staff and lawmakers. Discuss the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019 (S. 2543) with Congressional staff and committee staff. Discuss Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R.3) with Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to telehealth and HIT with staff from CMS and the White House. Discuss issues related to Medicare Hospital Provider Agreements with staff from CMS. Discuss the MedPAC Review of Medicare IME payments with the MedPAC Commissioner (SSA 1186(d)).

Support graduate medical education funding through the Medicare program, including support for the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 384/H.R. 1763) and the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414). Discuss technical assistance regarding the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414) with committee staff. Educate Congressional staff and lawmakers on Medicare for All. Support a delay of the Medicaid DSH cuts, including an amendment that would partially repeal the Medicaid DSH cuts. Discuss issues concerning DSH hospitals with the Executive Branch. Discuss CMSs FY 2020 IPPS final rule, including provisions related to the Medicare area wage index and uncompensated care, with Congressional staff, CMS and HHS. Discuss CMSs CY 2020 OPPS proposed rule with Congressional staff, CMS and HHS. Discuss Medicare SNF payments with MedPAC staff. Discuss Medicare DSH funding with CMS staff. Discuss Medicare GME rural training tracks in 42 CFR (413.79), policy implementation, and Medicare GME regulations and other policies with CMS staff. Oppose cuts to the 340B program. Discuss issues related to the Affordable Care Act (Pub.L 111-148), individual marketplace stabilization, and the expansion of Medicare and Medicaid with Congressional staff. Oppose several provisions in the White House's FY 2020 budget blueprint, including provisions related to GME, site-neutral policies, Medicaid DSH, Medicare UCP funding, Medicare bad debt payments, provisions in the Affordable Care Act, Medicaid eligibility rules, the 340B drug discount program, and Medicare post-acute care. Discuss Medicare and Medicaid issues with the CMS Administrator. Discuss proposed appropriations language related to OPTN/UNOS liver allocation reforms with Congressional staff and lawmakers. Discuss legislation related to GME rural training tracks with Congressional staff and lawmakers. Discuss the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019 (S. 2543) with Congressional staff and committee staff. Discuss Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R.3) with Congressional staff.

Support graduate medical education funding through the Medicare program, including support for the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 348/H.R. 1763) and the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414S. 2439). Discuss technical assistance regarding the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414/S. 2439) with committee staff. Educate Congressional staff and lawmakers on Medicare for All. Support a delay of the Medicaid DSH cuts, including an amendment that would partially repeal the Medicaid DSH cuts. Discuss issues concerning DSH hospitals with the Executive Branch. Discuss CMSs FY 2020 IPPS final rule, including provisions related to the Medicare area wage index and uncompensated care, with Congressional staff, CMS and HHS. Discuss CMSs CY 2020 OPPS proposed rule with Congressional staff, CMS and HHS. Discuss Medicare SNF payments with MedPAC staff. Discuss Medicare DSH funding with CMS staff. Discuss Medicare GME rural training tracks in 42 CFR (413.79), other issues related to 42 CFR (413.79), policy implementation, and Medicare GME regulations and other policies with CMS staff. Oppose cuts to the 340B program. Discuss issues related to the Affordable Care Act (Pub.L 111-148), individual marketplace stabilization, and the expansion of Medicare and Medicaid with Congressional staff. Oppose several provisions in the White House's FY 2020 budget blueprint, including provisions related to GME, site-neutral policies, Medicaid DSH, Medicare UCP funding, Medicare bad debt payments, provisions in the Affordable Care Act, Medicaid eligibility rules, the 340B drug discount program, and Medicare post-acute care. Discuss Medicare and Medicaid issues with the CMS Administrator. Discuss proposed appropriations language related to OPTN/UNOS liver allocation reforms with Congressional staff and lawmakers. Discuss legislation related to GME rural training tracks with Congressional staff and lawmakers. Discuss the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019 (S. 2543) with Congressional staff and committee staff. Discuss Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R.3) with Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to telehealth and HIT with staff from CMS and the White House. Discuss issues related to Medicare Hospital Provider Agreements with staff from CMS. Discuss the MedPAC Review of Medicare IME payments with the MedPAC Commissioner (SSA 1186(d)).

Discuss quality and patient safety issues with CMS staff. Discuss Medicare SNF payments with MedPAC staff. Discuss Medicare and Medicaid issues with the CMS Administrator. Discuss Medicare DSH funding with CMS staff. Discuss Medicare GME rural training tracks in 42 CFR (413.79), other issues related to 42 CFR (413.79), policy implementation, and Medicare GME regulations and other policies with CMS staff. Discuss NYSDOH CHSLI construction waiver with HHS staff. Discuss a previously awarded grant for disaster relief resiliency with FEMA and Congressional staff. Discuss GNYHA's legislative priorities with Congressional staff: Medicaid DSH funding (support), site-neutral policies (oppose), 340B drug discount program (support), expanding federal graduate medical education programs (support), funding to address the opioid crisis (support), funding for hospital infrastructure (support), the Affordable Care Act (support), and liver allocation reforms (support). Support a delay of the Medicaid DSH cuts, including an amendment that would partially repeal the Medicaid DSH cuts. Discuss the need to reform the United States' liver allocation system with Congressional staff/members, HHS, HRSA, UNOS and OPTN. Oppose several provisions in the White House's FY 2020 budget blueprint, including provisions related to GME, site-neutral policies, Medicaid DSH, Medicare UCP funding, Medicare bad debt payments, provisions in the Affordable Care Act, Medicaid eligibility rules, the 340B drug discount program, and Medicare post-acute care. Discuss issues related to maternal mortality and the MOMS Act (S. 116) with Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to drug-resistant infections with Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to the Affordable Care Act (Pub.L 111-148), individual marketplace stabilization, and the expansion of Medicare and Medicaid with Congressional staff. Educate Congressional staff and lawmakers on Medicare for All. Support graduate medical education funding through the Medicare program, including support for the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 348/H.R. 1763) and the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414/S. 2439). Discuss technical assistance regarding the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414/S. 2439) with committee staff. Attend cybersecurity meeting at HHS to discuss cybersecurity in the health care sector. Discuss CMSs FY 2020 IPPS final rule, including provisions related to the Medicare area wage index and uncompensated care, with Congressional staff, CMS and HHS. Discuss CMSs CY 2020 OPPS proposed rule with Congressional staff, CMS and HHS. Discuss the HHS Secretarys priorities with agency staff, specifically for Region 2, including issues related to HPV vaccinations and issues concerning the Hospital Improvement Innovation Network. Discuss the issue of surprise medical bills with Congressional staff and the Congressional Budget Office. Discuss New York State's Partnership for Patients initiative with CMS contract officers. Submit formal comments letters on the Lower Health Care Costs Act (S. 1895), including the provisions related to surprise medical bills, and discussed the legislation with Congressional staff. Submit formal comments on the No Surprises Act (H.R. 3630) and discussed the legislation with Congressional staff. Discuss the Protecting People from Surprise Medical Bills Act (H.R. 3502) with Congressional staff. Discuss issues concerning DSH hospitals and hospital infrastructure needs with the Executive Branch. Discuss 405(d) Educational Programming with the HHS Office of Chief Information Officer. Discuss legislation related to GME rural training tracks with Congressional staff and lawmakers. Discuss proposed appropriations language related to OPTN/UNOS liver allocation reforms with Congressional staff and lawmakers. Discuss the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019 (S. 2543) with Congressional staff and committee staff. Discuss Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R.3) with Congressional staff. Discuss the MedPAC Review of Medicare IME payments with the MedPAC Commissioner (SSA 1186(d)). Discuss issues related to telehealth and HIT with Congressional staff, including the CONNECT for Health Act (S. 2741). Discuss issues related to telehealth and HIT with staff from CMS and the White House. Discuss issues related to Medicare Hospital Provider Agreements with staff from CMS.

Discuss quality and patient safety issues with CMS staff. Discuss Medicare SNF payments with MedPAC staff. Discuss Medicare and Medicaid issues with the CMS Administrator. Discuss Medicare DSH funding with CMS staff. Discuss Medicare GME rural training tracks in 42 CFR (413.79), policy implementation, and Medicare GME regulations and other policies with CMS staff. Discuss NYSDOH CHSLI construction waiver with HHS staff. Discuss a previously awarded grant for disaster relief resiliency with FEMA and Congressional staff. Discuss GNYHA's legislative priorities with Congressional staff: Medicaid DSH funding (support), site-neutral policies (oppose), 340B drug discount program (support), expanding federal graduate medical education programs (support), funding to address the opioid crisis (support), funding for hospital infrastructure (support), the Affordable Care Act (support), and liver allocation reforms (support). Support a delay of the Medicaid DSH cuts, including an amendment that would partially repeal the Medicaid DSH cuts. Discuss the need to reform the United States' liver allocation system with Congressional staff/members, HHS, HRSA, UNOS and OPTN. Oppose several provisions in the White House's FY 2020 budget blueprint, including provisions related to GME, site-neutral policies, Medicaid DSH, Medicare UCP funding, Medicare bad debt payments, provisions in the Affordable Care Act, Medicaid eligibility rules, the 340B drug discount program, and Medicare post-acute care. Discuss issues related to maternal mortality and the MOMS Act (S. 116) with Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to drug-resistant infections with Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to the Affordable Care Act (Pub.L 111-148), individual marketplace stabilization, and the expansion of Medicare and Medicaid with Congressional staff. Educate Congressional staff and lawmakers on Medicare for All. Support graduate medical education funding through the Medicare program, including support for the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 384/H.R. 1763) and the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414). Discuss technical assistance regarding the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414) with committee staff. Attend cybersecurity meeting at HHS to discuss cybersecurity in the health care sector. Discuss CMSs FY 2020 IPPS final rule, including provisions related to the Medicare area wage index and uncompensated care, with Congressional staff, CMS and HHS. Discuss CMSs CY 2020 OPPS proposed rule with Congressional staff, CMS and HHS. Discuss the HHS Secretarys priorities with agency staff, specifically for Region 2, including issues related to HPV vaccinations and issues concerning the Hospital Improvement Innovation Network. Discuss the issue of surprise medical bills with Congressional staff. Discuss New York State's Partnership for Patients initiative with CMS contract officers. Submit formal comments letters on the Lower Health Care Costs Act (S. 1895), including the provisions related to surprise medical bills, and discussed the legislation with Congressional staff. Submit formal comments on the No Surprises Act (H.R. 3630) and discussed the legislation with Congressional staff. Discuss the Protecting People from Surprise Medical Bills Act (H.R. 3502) with Congressional staff. Discuss issues concerning DSH hospitals and hospital infrastructure needs with the Executive Branch. Discuss 405(d) Educational Programming with the HHS Office of Chief Information Officer. Discuss legislation related to GME rural training tracks with Congressional staff and lawmakers. Discuss proposed appropriations language related to OPTN/UNOS liver allocation reforms with Congressional staff and lawmakers. Discuss the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019 (S. 2543) with Congressional staff and committee staff. Discuss Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R.3) with Congressional staff.

Discuss quality and patient safety issues with CMS staff. Discuss Medicare SNF payments with MedPAC staff. Discuss Medicare and Medicaid issues with the CMS Administrator. Discuss Medicare DSH funding with CMS staff. Discuss Medicare GME rural training tracks in 42 CFR (413.79), other issues related to 42 CFR (413.79), policy implementation, and Medicare GME regulations and other policies with CMS staff. Discuss NYSDOH CHSLI construction waiver with HHS staff. Discuss a previously awarded grant for disaster relief resiliency with FEMA and Congressional staff. Discuss GNYHA's legislative priorities with Congressional staff: Medicaid DSH funding (support), site-neutral policies (oppose), 340B drug discount program (support), expanding federal graduate medical education programs (support), funding to address the opioid crisis (support), funding for hospital infrastructure (support), the Affordable Care Act (support), and liver allocation reforms (support). Support a delay of the Medicaid DSH cuts, including an amendment that would partially repeal the Medicaid DSH cuts. Discuss the need to reform the United States' liver allocation system with Congressional staff/members, HHS, HRSA, UNOS and OPTN. Oppose several provisions in the White House's FY 2020 budget blueprint, including provisions related to GME, site-neutral policies, Medicaid DSH, Medicare UCP funding, Medicare bad debt payments, provisions in the Affordable Care Act, Medicaid eligibility rules, the 340B drug discount program, and Medicare post-acute care. Discuss issues related to maternal mortality and the MOMS Act (S. 116) with Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to drug-resistant infections with Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to the Affordable Care Act (Pub.L 111-148), individual marketplace stabilization, and the expansion of Medicare and Medicaid with Congressional staff. Educate Congressional staff and lawmakers on Medicare for All. Support graduate medical education funding through the Medicare program, including support for the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 348/H.R. 1763) and the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414/S. 2439). Discuss technical assistance regarding the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414/S. 2439) with committee staff. Attend cybersecurity meeting at HHS to discuss cybersecurity in the health care sector. Discuss CMSs FY 2020 IPPS final rule, including provisions related to the Medicare area wage index and uncompensated care, with Congressional staff, CMS and HHS. Discuss CMSs CY 2020 OPPS proposed rule with Congressional staff, CMS and HHS. Discuss the HHS Secretarys priorities with agency staff, specifically for Region 2, including issues related to HPV vaccinations and issues concerning the Hospital Improvement Innovation Network. Discuss the issue of surprise medical bills with Congressional staff and the Congressional Budget Office. Discuss New York State's Partnership for Patients initiative with CMS contract officers. Submit formal comments letters on the Lower Health Care Costs Act (S. 1895), including the provisions related to surprise medical bills, and discussed the legislation with Congressional staff. Submit formal comments on the No Surprises Act (H.R. 3630) and discussed the legislation with Congressional staff. Discuss the Protecting People from Surprise Medical Bills Act (H.R. 3502) with Congressional staff. Discuss issues concerning DSH hospitals and hospital infrastructure needs with the Executive Branch. Discuss 405(d) Educational Programming with the HHS Office of Chief Information Officer. Discuss legislation related to GME rural training tracks with Congressional staff and lawmakers. Discuss proposed appropriations language related to OPTN/UNOS liver allocation reforms with Congressional staff and lawmakers. Discuss the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019 (S. 2543) with Congressional staff and committee staff. Discuss Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R.3) with Congressional staff. Discuss the MedPAC Review of Medicare IME payments with the MedPAC Commissioner (SSA 1186(d)). Discuss issues related to telehealth and HIT with Congressional staff, including the CONNECT for Health Act (S. 2741). Discuss issues related to telehealth and HIT with staff from CMS and the White House. Discuss issues related to Medicare Hospital Provider Agreements with staff from CMS.

Discuss quality and patient safety issues with CMS staff. Discuss Medicare SNF payments with MedPAC staff. Discuss Medicare and Medicaid issues with the CMS Administrator. Discuss Medicare DSH funding with CMS staff. Discuss Medicare GME rural training tracks in 42 CFR (413.79), other issues related to 42 CFR (413.79), policy implementation, and Medicare GME regulations and other policies with CMS staff. Discuss NYSDOH CHSLI construction waiver with HHS staff. Discuss a previously awarded grant for disaster relief resiliency with FEMA and Congressional staff. Discuss GNYHA's legislative priorities with Congressional staff: Medicaid DSH funding (support), site-neutral policies (oppose), 340B drug discount program (support), expanding federal graduate medical education programs (support), funding to address the opioid crisis (support), funding for hospital infrastructure (support), the Affordable Care Act (support), and liver allocation reforms (support). Support a delay of the Medicaid DSH cuts, including an amendment that would partially repeal the Medicaid DSH cuts. Discuss the need to reform the United States' liver allocation system with Congressional staff/members, HHS, HRSA, UNOS and OPTN. Oppose several provisions in the White House's FY 2020 budget blueprint, including provisions related to GME, site-neutral policies, Medicaid DSH, Medicare UCP funding, Medicare bad debt payments, provisions in the Affordable Care Act, Medicaid eligibility rules, the 340B drug discount program, and Medicare post-acute care. Discuss issues related to maternal mortality and the MOMS Act (S. 116) with Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to drug-resistant infections with Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to the Affordable Care Act (Pub.L 111-148), individual marketplace stabilization, and the expansion of Medicare and Medicaid with Congressional staff. Educate Congressional staff and lawmakers on Medicare for All. Support graduate medical education funding through the Medicare program, including support for the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 348/H.R. 1763) and the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414/S. 2439). Discuss technical assistance regarding the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414/S. 2439) with committee staff. Attend cybersecurity meeting at HHS to discuss cybersecurity in the health care sector. Discuss CMSs FY 2020 IPPS final rule, including provisions related to the Medicare area wage index and uncompensated care, with Congressional staff, CMS and HHS. Discuss CMSs CY 2020 OPPS proposed rule with Congressional staff, CMS and HHS. Discuss the HHS Secretarys priorities with agency staff, specifically for Region 2, including issues related to HPV vaccinations and issues concerning the Hospital Improvement Innovation Network. Discuss the issue of surprise medical bills with Congressional staff and the Congressional Budget Office. Discuss New York State's Partnership for Patients initiative with CMS contract officers. Submit formal comments letters on the Lower Health Care Costs Act (S. 1895), including the provisions related to surprise medical bills, and discussed the legislation with Congressional staff. Submit formal comments on the No Surprises Act (H.R. 3630) and discussed the legislation with Congressional staff. Discuss the Protecting People from Surprise Medical Bills Act (H.R. 3502) with Congressional staff. Discuss issues concerning DSH hospitals and hospital infrastructure needs with the Executive Branch. Discuss 405(d) Educational Programming with the HHS Office of Chief Information Officer. Discuss legislation related to GME rural training tracks with Congressional staff and lawmakers. Discuss proposed appropriations language related to OPTN/UNOS liver allocation reforms with Congressional staff and lawmakers. Discuss the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019 (S. 2543) with Congressional staff and committee staff. Discuss Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R.3) with Congressional staff. Discuss the MedPAC Review of Medicare IME payments with the MedPAC Commissioner (SSA 1186(d)). Discuss issues related to telehealth and HIT with Congressional staff, including the CONNECT for Health Act (S. 2741). Discuss issues related to telehealth and HIT with staff from CMS and the White House. Discuss issues related to Medicare Hospital Provider Agreements with staff from CMS.

Support graduate medical education funding through the Medicare program, including support for the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 348/H.R. 1763) and the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414S. 2439). Discuss technical assistance regarding the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414/S. 2439) with committee staff. Educate Congressional staff and lawmakers on Medicare for All. Support a delay of the Medicaid DSH cuts, including an amendment that would partially repeal the Medicaid DSH cuts. Discuss issues concerning DSH hospitals with the Executive Branch. Discuss CMSs FY 2020 IPPS final rule, including provisions related to the Medicare area wage index and uncompensated care, with Congressional staff, CMS and HHS. Discuss CMSs CY 2020 OPPS proposed rule with Congressional staff, CMS and HHS. Discuss Medicare SNF payments with MedPAC staff. Discuss Medicare DSH funding with CMS staff. Discuss Medicare GME rural training tracks in 42 CFR (413.79), other issues related to 42 CFR (413.79), policy implementation, and Medicare GME regulations and other policies with CMS staff. Oppose cuts to the 340B program. Discuss issues related to the Affordable Care Act (Pub.L 111-148), individual marketplace stabilization, and the expansion of Medicare and Medicaid with Congressional staff. Oppose several provisions in the White House's FY 2020 budget blueprint, including provisions related to GME, site-neutral policies, Medicaid DSH, Medicare UCP funding, Medicare bad debt payments, provisions in the Affordable Care Act, Medicaid eligibility rules, the 340B drug discount program, and Medicare post-acute care. Discuss Medicare and Medicaid issues with the CMS Administrator. Discuss proposed appropriations language related to OPTN/UNOS liver allocation reforms with Congressional staff and lawmakers. Discuss legislation related to GME rural training tracks with Congressional staff and lawmakers. Discuss the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019 (S. 2543) with Congressional staff and committee staff. Discuss Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R.3) with Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to telehealth and HIT with staff from CMS and the White House. Discuss issues related to Medicare Hospital Provider Agreements with staff from CMS. Discuss the MedPAC Review of Medicare IME payments with the MedPAC Commissioner (SSA 1186(d)).

Discuss quality and patient safety issues with CMS staff. Discuss Medicare SNF payments with MedPAC staff. Discuss Medicare DSH funding with CMS staff. Discuss Medicare GME rural training tracks in 42 CFR (413.79) with CMS staff. Discuss NYSDOH CHSLI construction waiver with HHS staff. Discuss a previously awarded grant for disaster relief resiliency with FEMA and Congressional staff. Discuss GNYHA's legislative priorities with Congressional staff: Medicaid DSH funding (support), site-neutral policies (oppose), 340B drug discount program (support), expanding federal graduate medical education programs (support), funding to address the opioid crisis (support), funding for hospital infrastructure (support), the Affordable Care Act (support), and liver allocation reforms (support). Support a delay of the Medicaid DSH cuts, including an amendment that would partially repeal the Medicaid DSH cuts. Discuss the need to reform the United States' liver allocation system with Congressional staff/members, HHS, HRSA, UNOS and OPTN. Oppose several provisions in the White House's FY 2020 budget blueprint, including provisions related to GME, site-neutral policies, Medicaid DSH, Medicare UCP funding, Medicare bad debt payments, provisions in the Affordable Care Act, Medicaid eligibility rules, the 340B drug discount program, and Medicare post-acute care. Discuss issues related to maternal mortality and the MOMS Act (S. 116) with Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to drug-resistant infections with Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to the Affordable Care Act (Pub.L 111-148), individual marketplace stabilization, and the expansion of Medicare and Medicaid with Congressional staff. Educate congressional staff on Medicare for All. Support graduate medical education funding through the Medicare program, including support for the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 384/H.R. 1763) and the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414). Discuss technical assistance regarding the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414) with committee staff. Attend cybersecurity meeting at HHS to discuss cybersecurity in the health care sector. Discuss CMSs FY 2020 IPPS proposed rule, including provisions related to the Medicare area wage index and uncompensated care, with Congressional staff and HHS. Discuss the HHS Secretarys priorities with agency staff, specifically for Region 2, including issues related to HPV vaccinations and issues concerning the Hospital Improvement Innovation Network. Discuss the issue of surprise medical bills with congressional staff. Discuss New York State's Partnership for Patients initiative with CMS contract officers. Submit formal comments letters on the Lower Health Care Costs Act (S. 1895), including the provisions related to surprise medical bills, and discussed the legislation with congressional staff. Submit formal comments on the No Surprises Act (H.R. 3630) and discussed the legislation with congressional staff. Discuss the Protecting People from Surprise Medical Bills Act (H.R. 3502) with congressional staff. Discuss issues concerning DSH hospitals and hospital infrastructure needs with the Executive Branch.

Support graduate medical education funding through the Medicare program, including support for the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 384/H.R. 1763) and the Opioid Workforce Act. Support a delay of the Medicaid DSH cuts. Discuss Medicare SNF payments with MedPAC staff. Discuss Medicare DSH funding with CMS staff. Discuss Medicare GME rural training tracks in 42 CFR (413.79) with CMS staff. Oppose cuts to the 340B program. Discuss issues related to the Affordable Care Act (Pub.L 111-148), individual marketplace stabilization, and the expansion of Medicare and Medicaid with Congressional staff. Oppose several provisions in the White House's FY 2020 budget blueprint, including provisions related to GME, site-neutral policies, Medicaid DSH, Medicare UCP funding, Medicare bad debt payments, provisions in the Affordable Care Act, Medicaid eligibility rules, the 340B drug discount program, and Medicare post-acute care.

Support graduate medical education funding through the Medicare program, including support for the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 384/H.R. 1763) and the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414). Discuss technical assistance regarding the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414) with committee staff. Educate congressional staff on Medicare for All. Support a delay of the Medicaid DSH cuts, including an amendment that would partially repeal the Medicaid DSH cuts. Discuss issues concerning DSH hospitals with the Executive Branch. Discuss CMSs FY 2020 IPPS proposed rule, including provisions related to the Medicare area wage index and uncompensated care, with Congressional staff and HHS. Discuss Medicare SNF payments with MedPAC staff. Discuss Medicare DSH funding with CMS staff. Discuss Medicare GME rural training tracks in 42 CFR (413.79) with CMS staff. Oppose cuts to the 340B program. Discuss issues related to the Affordable Care Act (Pub.L 111-148), individual marketplace stabilization, and the expansion of Medicare and Medicaid with Congressional staff. Oppose several provisions in the White House's FY 2020 budget blueprint, including provisions related to GME, site-neutral policies, Medicaid DSH, Medicare UCP funding, Medicare bad debt payments, provisions in the Affordable Care Act, Medicaid eligibility rules, the 340B drug discount program, and Medicare post-acute care.

Support graduate medical education funding through the Medicare program, including support for the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 384/H.R. 1763) and the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414). Discuss technical assistance regarding the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414) with committee staff. Educate Congressional staff and lawmakers on Medicare for All. Support a delay of the Medicaid DSH cuts, including an amendment that would partially repeal the Medicaid DSH cuts. Discuss issues concerning DSH hospitals with the Executive Branch. Discuss CMSs FY 2020 IPPS final rule, including provisions related to the Medicare area wage index and uncompensated care, with Congressional staff, CMS and HHS. Discuss CMSs CY 2020 OPPS proposed rule with Congressional staff, CMS and HHS. Discuss Medicare SNF payments with MedPAC staff. Discuss Medicare DSH funding with CMS staff. Discuss Medicare GME rural training tracks in 42 CFR (413.79), policy implementation, and Medicare GME regulations and other policies with CMS staff. Oppose cuts to the 340B program. Discuss issues related to the Affordable Care Act (Pub.L 111-148), individual marketplace stabilization, and the expansion of Medicare and Medicaid with Congressional staff. Oppose several provisions in the White House's FY 2020 budget blueprint, including provisions related to GME, site-neutral policies, Medicaid DSH, Medicare UCP funding, Medicare bad debt payments, provisions in the Affordable Care Act, Medicaid eligibility rules, the 340B drug discount program, and Medicare post-acute care. Discuss Medicare and Medicaid issues with the CMS Administrator. Discuss proposed appropriations language related to OPTN/UNOS liver allocation reforms with Congressional staff and lawmakers. Discuss legislation related to GME rural training tracks with Congressional staff and lawmakers. Discuss the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019 (S. 2543) with Congressional staff and committee staff. Discuss Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R.3) with Congressional staff.

Discuss quality and patient safety issues with CMS staff. Discuss Medicare SNF payments with MedPAC staff. Discuss Medicare and Medicaid issues with the CMS Administrator. Discuss Medicare DSH funding with CMS staff. Discuss Medicare GME rural training tracks in 42 CFR (413.79), policy implementation, and Medicare GME regulations and other policies with CMS staff. Discuss NYSDOH CHSLI construction waiver with HHS staff. Discuss a previously awarded grant for disaster relief resiliency with FEMA and Congressional staff. Discuss GNYHA's legislative priorities with Congressional staff: Medicaid DSH funding (support), site-neutral policies (oppose), 340B drug discount program (support), expanding federal graduate medical education programs (support), funding to address the opioid crisis (support), funding for hospital infrastructure (support), the Affordable Care Act (support), and liver allocation reforms (support). Support a delay of the Medicaid DSH cuts, including an amendment that would partially repeal the Medicaid DSH cuts. Discuss the need to reform the United States' liver allocation system with Congressional staff/members, HHS, HRSA, UNOS and OPTN. Oppose several provisions in the White House's FY 2020 budget blueprint, including provisions related to GME, site-neutral policies, Medicaid DSH, Medicare UCP funding, Medicare bad debt payments, provisions in the Affordable Care Act, Medicaid eligibility rules, the 340B drug discount program, and Medicare post-acute care. Discuss issues related to maternal mortality and the MOMS Act (S. 116) with Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to drug-resistant infections with Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to the Affordable Care Act (Pub.L 111-148), individual marketplace stabilization, and the expansion of Medicare and Medicaid with Congressional staff. Educate Congressional staff and lawmakers on Medicare for All. Support graduate medical education funding through the Medicare program, including support for the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 384/H.R. 1763) and the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414). Discuss technical assistance regarding the Opioid Workforce Act (H.R. 3414) with committee staff. Attend cybersecurity meeting at HHS to discuss cybersecurity in the health care sector. Discuss CMSs FY 2020 IPPS final rule, including provisions related to the Medicare area wage index and uncompensated care, with Congressional staff, CMS and HHS. Discuss CMSs CY 2020 OPPS proposed rule with Congressional staff, CMS and HHS. Discuss the HHS Secretarys priorities with agency staff, specifically for Region 2, including issues related to HPV vaccinations and issues concerning the Hospital Improvement Innovation Network. Discuss the issue of surprise medical bills with Congressional staff. Discuss New York State's Partnership for Patients initiative with CMS contract officers. Submit formal comments letters on the Lower Health Care Costs Act (S. 1895), including the provisions related to surprise medical bills, and discussed the legislation with Congressional staff. Submit formal comments on the No Surprises Act (H.R. 3630) and discussed the legislation with Congressional staff. Discuss the Protecting People from Surprise Medical Bills Act (H.R. 3502) with Congressional staff. Discuss issues concerning DSH hospitals and hospital infrastructure needs with the Executive Branch. Discuss 405(d) Educational Programming with the HHS Office of Chief Information Officer. Discuss legislation related to GME rural training tracks with Congressional staff and lawmakers. Discuss proposed appropriations language related to OPTN/UNOS liver allocation reforms with Congressional staff and lawmakers. Discuss the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019 (S. 2543) with Congressional staff and committee staff. Discuss Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R.3) with Congressional staff.

Discuss quality and patient safety issues with CMS staff. Discuss Medicare SNF payments with MedPAC staff. Discuss Medicare DSH funding with CMS staff. Discuss Medicare GME rural training tracks in 42 CFR (413.79) with CMS staff. Discuss NYSDOH CHSLI construction waiver with HHS staff. Discuss a previously awarded grant for disaster relief resiliency with FEMA and Congressional staff. Discuss GNYHA's legislative priorities with Congressional staff: Medicaid DSH funding (support), site-neutral policies (oppose), 340B drug discount program (support), expanding federal graduate medical education programs (support), funding to address the opioid crisis (support), funding for hospital infrastructure (support), the Affordable Care Act (support), and liver allocation reforms (support). Discuss potential surprise billing legislation with Congressional staff and members. Support a delay of the Medicaid DSH cuts. Discuss the need to reform the United States' liver allocation system with Congressional staff/members, HHS, HRSA, UNOS and OPTN. Discuss issues related to the Affordable Care Act (Pub.L 111-148), individual marketplace stabilization, and the expansion of Medicare and Medicaid. Oppose several provisions in the White House's FY 2020 budget blueprint, including provisions related to GME, site-neutral policies, Medicaid DSH, Medicare UCP funding, Medicare bad debt payments, provisions in the Affordable Care Act, Medicaid eligibility rules, the 340B drug discount program, and Medicare post-acute care. Discuss issues related to maternal mortality and the MOMS Act (S. 116) with Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to drug-resistant infections with Congressional staff. Discuss issues related to the Affordable Care Act (Pub.L 111-148), individual marketplace stabilization, and the expansion of Medicare and Medicaid with Congressional staff. Support graduate medical education funding through the Medicare program, including support for the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S. 384/H.R. 1763) and the Opioid Workforce Act.

Hospital and Medicaid issues related to repeal and replace of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), including opposition to The American Health Care Act (House), the Better Care Reconciliation Act (Senate) (H.R. 1628), the Graham-Cassidy-Heller-Johnson bill, and the Trump Administration's FY 2019 budget proposal. Organ donation issues, including the liver transplant allocation system and in support of new proposed UNOS system. Discussions with HHS and DHS regarding cybersecurity issues. Advocated for individual marketplace stabilization measures, including the funding of ACA cost sharing reduction payments in standalone legislation and in FY 2018 funding legislation.

Hospital and Medicaid issues related to repeal and replace of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), including opposition to The American Health Care Act (House), the Better Care Reconciliation Act (Senate) (H.R. 1628), the Graham-Cassidy-Heller-Johnson bill, and the Trump Administration's FY 2019 budget proposal. Organ donation issues, including the liver transplant allocation system and in support of new proposed UNOS system. Discussions with HHS and DHS regarding cybersecurity issues. Advocated for individual marketplace stabilization measures, including the funding of ACA cost sharing reduction payments in standalone legislation and in FY 2018 funding legislation. Advocated on graduate medical education measures, Medicaid reimbursement issues, and privacy and regulatory measures in the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act (support) (H.R. 6) Support legislation to align 42 CFR Part 2 regulations with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), The Overdose Prevention and Patient Safety Act (support) (H.R. 6082), and support the legislations inclusion in the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act (support) (H.R. 6)

Hospital and Medicaid issues related to repeal and replace of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), including opposition to The American Health Care Act (House), the Better Care Reconciliation Act (Senate) (H.R. 1628), the Graham-Cassidy-Heller-Johnson bill, and the Trump Administration's FY 2019 budget proposal. Organ donation issues, including the liver transplant allocation system and in support of new proposed UNOS system. Discussions with HHS and DHS regarding cybersecurity issues. Advocated for individual marketplace stabilization measures, including the funding of ACA cost sharing reduction payments in standalone legislation and in FY 2018 funding legislation. Graduate Medical Education (GME) issues, including the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2017 (support) (H.R. 2267/S. 1301), the Opioid Workforce Act of 2018 (support) (H.R. 5818/S. 2843), the Medicaid Graduate Medical Education Transparency Act (oppose), and the cuts and changes to Medicare and Medicaid GME programs in President Trumps FY 2019 budget proposal (oppose). Support the inclusion of legislation to increase GME funding, the Opioid Workforce Act of 2018 (support) (H.R. 5818/S. 2843), in the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act (support) (H.R. 6) and the Opioid Crisis Response Act of 2018 (support) (S. 2680). Support legislation to repeal the Medicaid IMD exclusion, the Individuals in Medicaid Deserve Care that is Appropriate and Responsible in its Execution Act (support) (H.R. 5797), and support the inclusion of the legislation in the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act (support) (H.R. 6) and the Opioid Crisis Response Act of 2018 (support) (S. 2680). Support legislation to align 42 CFR Part 2 regulations with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), The Overdose Prevention and Patient Safety Act (support) (H.R. 6082), and support the inclusion of the legislation in the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act (support) (H.R. 6) and the Opioid Crisis Response Act of 2018 (support) (S. 2680). Support the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act (support) (H.R. 6). Support the Opioid Crisis Response Act of 2018 (support) (S. 2680). Lobby HHS, HRSA, OPTN and UNOS on liver allocation reforms. Support liver allocation reforms, including the Fairness in Liver Allocation Act (support) (H.R. 6517). Oppose legislation to amend the National Organ Transplant Act, the National Organ Transplant Act Amendments of 2018 (oppose) (H.R. 6458), and the inclusion of language that would amend the National Organ Transplant Act in the Labor-HHS appropriations bill (H.R. 6157). Oppose the FY 2020-2025 Medicaid DSH cuts, and support proposals that would delay or repeal the scheduled cuts. Support proposals that would increase funding levels for programs related to hospital infrastructure, access to capital, workforce issues, health information technology, and telehealth. Support legislative proposals to reverse the site-neutral provisions in the CMS OPPS final rule for 2019. Oppose 340b and site-neutral provisions in the CMS OPPS proposed and final rules for 2019. Raise awareness about surprise billing laws on both the federal and state levels.

Hospital and Medicaid issues related to repeal and replace of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), including opposition to The American Health Care Act (House), the Better Care Reconciliation Act (Senate) (H.R. 1628), the Graham-Cassidy-Heller-Johnson bill, and the Trump Administration's FY 2019 budget proposal. Organ donation issues, including the liver transplant allocation system and in support of new proposed UNOS system. Discussions with HHS and DHS regarding cybersecurity issues. Advocated for individual marketplace stabilization measures, including the funding of ACA cost sharing reduction payments in standalone legislation and in FY 2018 funding legislation. Graduate Medical Education (GME) issues, including the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2017 (support) (H.R. 2267/S. 1301), the Opioid Workforce Act of 2018 (support) (H.R. 5818/S. 2843), and the cuts and changes to Medicare and Medicaid GME programs in President Trumps FY 2019 budget proposal (oppose). Support the inclusion of legislation to increase GME funding, the Opioid Workforce Act of 2018 (support) (H.R. 5818/S. 2843), in the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act (support) (H.R. 6) and the Opioid Crisis Response Act of 2018 (support) (S. 2680). Support legislation to repeal the Medicaid IMD exclusion, the Individuals in Medicaid Deserve Care that is Appropriate and Responsible in its Execution Act (support) (H.R. 5797), and support the inclusion of the legislation in the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act (support) (H.R. 6) and the Opioid Crisis Response Act of 2018 (support) (S. 2680). Support legislation to align 42 CFR Part 2 regulations with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), The Overdose Prevention and Patient Safety Act (support) (H.R. 6082), and support the inclusion of the legislation in the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act (support) (H.R. 6) and the Opioid Crisis Response Act of 2018 (support) (S. 2680). Support the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act (support) (H.R. 6). Support the Opioid Crisis Response Act of 2018 (support) (S. 2680). Lobby HHS, HRSA, OPTN and UNOS on liver allocation reforms. Support liver allocation reforms, including the Fairness in Liver Allocation Act (support) (H.R. 6517). Oppose legislation to amend the National Organ Transplant Act, the National Organ Transplant Act Amendments of 2018 (oppose) (H.R. 6458), and the inclusion of language that would amend the National Organ Transplant Act in the Labor-HHS appropriations bill (H.R. 6157). Oppose 340B provisions and site-neutral provisions in the CMS OPPS proposed rule for 2019.

Hospital and Medicaid issues related to repeal and replace of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), including opposition to the American Health Care Act (House), the Better Care Reconciliation Act (Senate), the Graham-Cassidy-Heller-Johnson bill, and President Trumps FY 2019 Budget Proposal. Graduate Medical Education (GME) issues, including the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2017 (support) (H.R. 2267/S. 1301), the Opioid Workforce Act of 2018 (support) (H.R. 5818/S. 2843), and the cuts and changes to Medicare and Medicaid GME programs in President Trumps FY 2019 budget proposal (oppose). Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) cuts issues, including supporting the inclusion of a DSH cut delay in the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 (support) (H.R. 1892) and the continuation of DSH cuts in President Trumps FY 2019 Budget Proposal (oppose). Provide comments to CMS and OMB to advocate for a delay in further use of S-10 data for allocation of the Medicare DSH uncompensated care pool. Oppose legislation and regulations that would harm the 340B Drug Discount Program, including the cuts outlined in President Trumps FY 2019 Budget Proposal. Provide comments to CMS addressing payments to off-campus hospital outpatient departments. Support legislation to reverse the cuts to the 340B Drug Discount Program in CMS Final 2017 OPPS Rule, the SERV Communities Act (support) (H.R. 6071) and H.R. 4392 (support) Support Federal funding for Puerto Ricos Medicaid program and for Medicaid for individuals and families displaced by hurricanes. Oppose legislation that would harm Medicaid GME programs including the Medicaid Graduate Medical Education Transparency Act (oppose). Support legislation to repeal the Medicaid IMD exclusion, the Individuals in Medicaid Deserve Care that is Appropriate and Responsible in its Execution Act (support) (H.R. 5797), and support the inclusion of the legislation in the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act (support) (H.R. 6) and the Opioid Crisis Response Act of 2018 (support) (S. 2680). Support the inclusion of legislation to increase GME funding, the Opioid Workforce Act of 2018 (support) (H.R. 5818/S. 2843), in the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act (support) (H.R. 6) and the Opioid Crisis Response Act of 2018 (support) (S. 2680). Oppose the FY 2020-2025 Medicaid DSH cuts, and support proposals that would delay or repeal the scheduled cuts. Support legislative proposals to reverse the site-neutral provisions in the CMS OPPS final rule for 2019. Oppose 340b and site-neutral provisions in the CMS OPPS proposed and final rules for 2019. Sent comment letter to HHS regarding its OPPS proposed rule for CY 2019. The letter addressed issues related to site-neutral policies, 340B, WAC-based payments, packaging for non-opioid pain treatments, and changes to the IPO list, among other topics.

Hospital and Medicaid issues related to repeal and replace of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), including opposition to the American Health Care Act (House), the Better Care Reconciliation Act (Senate), the Graham-Cassidy-Heller-Johnson bill, and President Trumps FY 2019 Budget Proposal. Graduate Medical Education (GME) issues, including the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2017 (support) (H.R. 2267/S. 1301), the Opioid Workforce Act of 2018 (support) (H.R. 5818/S. 2843), and the cuts and changes to Medicare and Medicaid GME programs in President Trumps FY 2019 budget proposal (oppose). Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) cuts issues, including supporting the inclusion of a DSH cut delay in the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 (support) (H.R. 1892) and the continuation of DSH cuts in President Trumps FY 2019 Budget Proposal (oppose). Provide comments to CMS and OMB to advocate for a delay in further use of S-10 data for allocation of the Medicare DSH uncompensated care pool. Oppose legislation and regulations that would harm the 340B Drug Discount Program, including the cuts outlined in President Trumps FY 2019 Budget Proposal. Provide comments to CMS addressing payments to off-campus hospital outpatient departments. Support legislation to reverse the cuts to the 340B Drug Discount Program in CMS Final 2017 OPPS Rule, the SERV Communities Act (support) (H.R. 6071) and H.R. 4392 (support) Support Federal funding for Puerto Ricos Medicaid program and for Medicaid for individuals and families displaced by hurricanes. Oppose legislation that would harm Medicaid GME programs including the Medicaid Graduate Medical Education Transparency Act (oppose). Support legislation to repeal the Medicaid IMD exclusion, the Individuals in Medicaid Deserve Care that is Appropriate and Responsible in its Execution Act (support) (H.R. 5797), and support the inclusion of the legislation in the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act (support) (H.R. 6) and the Opioid Crisis Response Act of 2018 (support) (S. 2680). Support the inclusion of legislation to increase GME funding, the Opioid Workforce Act of 2018 (support) (H.R. 5818/S. 2843), in the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act (support) (H.R. 6) and the Opioid Crisis Response Act of 2018 (support) (S. 2680). Oppose 340B provisions and site-neutral provisions in the CMS OPPS proposed rule for 2019.

Hospital and Medicaid issues related to repeal and replace of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), including opposition to the American Health Care Act (House), the Better Care Reconciliation Act (Senate), the Graham-Cassidy-Heller-Johnson bill, and President Trumps FY 2019 Budget Proposal. Graduate Medical Education (GME) issues, including the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2017 (support) (H.R. 2267/S. 1301) and the cuts and changes to Medicare and Medicaid GME programs in President Trumps FY 2019 Budget Proposal (oppose). Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) cuts issues, including supporting the inclusion of a DSH cut delay in the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 (support) (H.R. 1892) and the continuation of DSH cuts in President Trumps FY 2019 Budget Proposal (oppose). Provide comments to CMS and OMB to advocate for a delay in further use of S-10 data for allocation of the Medicare DSH uncompensated care pool. Oppose legislation and regulations that would harm the 340B Drug Discount Program, including the cuts outlined in President Trumps FY 2019 Budget Proposal. Provide comments to CMS addressing payments to off-campus hospital outpatient departments. Support legislation to reverse the cut to the 340B Drug Discount Program in CMS Final 2018 OPPS rule (H.R. 4392). Support Federal funding for Puerto Ricos Medicaid program and for Medicaid for individuals and families displaced by hurricanes.

Hospital and Medicaid issues related to repeal and replace of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), including opposition to the American Health Care Act (House), the Better Care Reconciliation Act (Senate), the Graham-Cassidy-Heller-Johnson bill, and President Trumps FY 2019 Budget Proposal. Graduate Medical Education (GME) issues, including the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2017 (support) (H.R. 2267/S. 1301), the Opioid Workforce Act of 2018 (support) (H.R. 5818/S. 2843), and the cuts and changes to Medicare and Medicaid GME programs in President Trumps FY 2019 budget proposal (oppose). Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) cuts issues, including supporting the inclusion of a DSH cut delay in the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 (support) (H.R. 1892) and the continuation of DSH cuts in President Trumps FY 2019 Budget Proposal (oppose). Provide comments to CMS and OMB to advocate for a delay in further use of S-10 data for allocation of the Medicare DSH uncompensated care pool. Oppose legislation and regulations that would harm the 340B Drug Discount Program, including the cuts outlined in President Trumps FY 2019 Budget Proposal. Provide comments to CMS addressing payments to off-campus hospital outpatient departments. Support legislation to reverse the cuts to the 340B Drug Discount Program in CMS Final 2017 OPPS Rule, the SERV Communities Act (support) (H.R. 6071) and H.R. 4392 (support) Support Federal funding for Puerto Ricos Medicaid program and for Medicaid for individuals and families displaced by hurricanes. Oppose legislation that would harm Medicaid GME programs including the Medicaid Graduate Medical Education Transparency Act (oppose) Support legislation that would repeal the IMD exclusion (support) (H.R. 5797), and support the legislations inclusion in the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act (support) (H.R. 6)

Hospital and Medicaid issues related to repeal and replace of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), including opposition to the American Health Care Act (House), the Better Care Reconciliation Act (Senate), the Graham-Cassidy-Heller-Johnson bill, and President Trumps FY 2019 Budget Proposal. Graduate Medical Education (GME) issues, including the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2017 (support) (H.R. 2267/S. 1301), the Opioid Workforce Act of 2018 (support) (H.R. 5818/S. 2843), and the cuts and changes to Medicare and Medicaid GME programs in President Trumps FY 2019 budget proposal (oppose). Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) cuts issues, including supporting the inclusion of a DSH cut delay in the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 (support) (H.R. 1892) and the continuation of DSH cuts in President Trumps FY 2019 Budget Proposal (oppose). Provide comments to CMS and OMB to advocate for a delay in further use of S-10 data for allocation of the Medicare DSH uncompensated care pool. Oppose legislation and regulations that would harm the 340B Drug Discount Program, including the cuts outlined in President Trumps FY 2019 Budget Proposal. Provide comments to CMS addressing payments to off-campus hospital outpatient departments. Support legislation to reverse the cuts to the 340B Drug Discount Program in CMS Final 2017 OPPS Rule, the SERV Communities Act (support) (H.R. 6071) and H.R. 4392 (support) Support Federal funding for Puerto Ricos Medicaid program and for Medicaid for individuals and families displaced by hurricanes. Oppose legislation that would harm Medicaid GME programs including the Medicaid Graduate Medical Education Transparency Act (oppose). Support legislation to repeal the Medicaid IMD exclusion, the Individuals in Medicaid Deserve Care that is Appropriate and Responsible in its Execution Act (support) (H.R. 5797), and support the inclusion of the legislation in the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act (support) (H.R. 6) and the Opioid Crisis Response Act of 2018 (support) (S. 2680). Support the inclusion of legislation to increase GME funding, the Opioid Workforce Act of 2018 (support) (H.R. 5818/S. 2843), in the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act (support) (H.R. 6) and the Opioid Crisis Response Act of 2018 (support) (S. 2680). Oppose 340B provisions and site-neutral provisions in the CMS OPPS proposed rule for 2019.

Hospital and Medicaid issues related to repeal and replace of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), including opposition to the American Health Care Act (House), the Better Care Reconciliation Act (Senate), the Graham-Cassidy-Heller-Johnson bill, and President Trumps FY 2019 Budget Proposal. Graduate Medical Education (GME) issues, including the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2017 (support) (H.R. 2267/S. 1301), the Opioid Workforce Act of 2018 (support) (H.R. 5818/S. 2843), and the cuts and changes to Medicare and Medicaid GME programs in President Trumps FY 2019 budget proposal (oppose). Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) cuts issues, including supporting the inclusion of a DSH cut delay in the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 (support) (H.R. 1892) and the continuation of DSH cuts in President Trumps FY 2019 Budget Proposal (oppose). Provide comments to CMS and OMB to advocate for a delay in further use of S-10 data for allocation of the Medicare DSH uncompensated care pool. Oppose legislation and regulations that would harm the 340B Drug Discount Program, including the cuts outlined in President Trumps FY 2019 Budget Proposal. Provide comments to CMS addressing payments to off-campus hospital outpatient departments. Support legislation to reverse the cuts to the 340B Drug Discount Program in CMS Final 2017 OPPS Rule, the SERV Communities Act (support) (H.R. 6071) and H.R. 4392 (support) Support Federal funding for Puerto Ricos Medicaid program and for Medicaid for individuals and families displaced by hurricanes. Oppose legislation that would harm Medicaid GME programs including the Medicaid Graduate Medical Education Transparency Act (oppose) Support legislation that would repeal the IMD exclusion (support) (H.R. 5797), and support the legislations inclusion in the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act (support) (H.R. 6)

Hospital and Medicaid issues related to repeal and replace of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), including opposition to The American Health Care Act (House), the Better Care Reconciliation Act (Senate) (H.R. 1628), the Graham-Cassidy-Heller-Johnson bill, and the Trump Administration's FY 2019 budget proposal. Organ donation issues, including the liver transplant allocation system and in support of new proposed UNOS system. Discussions with HHS and DHS regarding cybersecurity issues. Advocated for individual marketplace stabilization measures, including the funding of ACA cost sharing reduction payments in standalone legislation and in FY 2018 funding legislation. Graduate Medical Education (GME) issues, including the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2017 (support) (H.R. 2267/S. 1301), the Opioid Workforce Act of 2018 (support) (H.R. 5818/S. 2843), the Medicaid Graduate Medical Education Transparency Act (oppose), and the cuts and changes to Medicare and Medicaid GME programs in President Trumps FY 2019 budget proposal (oppose). Support the inclusion of legislation to increase GME funding, the Opioid Workforce Act of 2018 (support) (H.R. 5818/S. 2843), in the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act (support) (H.R. 6) and the Opioid Crisis Response Act of 2018 (support) (S. 2680). Support legislation to repeal the Medicaid IMD exclusion, the Individuals in Medicaid Deserve Care that is Appropriate and Responsible in its Execution Act (support) (H.R. 5797), and support the inclusion of the legislation in the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act (support) (H.R. 6) and the Opioid Crisis Response Act of 2018 (support) (S. 2680). Support legislation to align 42 CFR Part 2 regulations with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), The Overdose Prevention and Patient Safety Act (support) (H.R. 6082), and support the inclusion of the legislation in the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act (support) (H.R. 6) and the Opioid Crisis Response Act of 2018 (support) (S. 2680). Support the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act (support) (H.R. 6). Support the Opioid Crisis Response Act of 2018 (support) (S. 2680). Lobby HHS, HRSA, OPTN and UNOS on liver allocation reforms. Support liver allocation reforms, including the Fairness in Liver Allocation Act (support) (H.R. 6517). Oppose legislation to amend the National Organ Transplant Act, the National Organ Transplant Act Amendments of 2018 (oppose) (H.R. 6458), and the inclusion of language that would amend the National Organ Transplant Act in the Labor-HHS appropriations bill (H.R. 6157). Oppose the FY 2020-2025 Medicaid DSH cuts, and support proposals that would delay or repeal the scheduled cuts. Support proposals that would increase funding levels for programs related to hospital infrastructure, access to capital, workforce issues, health information technology, and telehealth. Support legislative proposals to reverse the site-neutral provisions in the CMS OPPS final rule for 2019. Oppose 340b and site-neutral provisions in the CMS OPPS proposed and final rules for 2019. Raise awareness about surprise billing laws on both the federal and state levels.

Hospital and Medicaid issues related to repeal and replace of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), including opposition to the American Health Care Act (House), the Better Care Reconciliation Act (Senate), the Graham-Cassidy-Heller-Johnson bill, and President Trumps FY 2019 Budget Proposal. Graduate Medical Education (GME) issues, including the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2017 (support) (H.R. 2267/S. 1301), the Opioid Workforce Act of 2018 (support) (H.R. 5818/S. 2843), and the cuts and changes to Medicare and Medicaid GME programs in President Trumps FY 2019 budget proposal (oppose). Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) cuts issues, including supporting the inclusion of a DSH cut delay in the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 (support) (H.R. 1892) and the continuation of DSH cuts in President Trumps FY 2019 Budget Proposal (oppose). Provide comments to CMS and OMB to advocate for a delay in further use of S-10 data for allocation of the Medicare DSH uncompensated care pool. Oppose legislation and regulations that would harm the 340B Drug Discount Program, including the cuts outlined in President Trumps FY 2019 Budget Proposal. Provide comments to CMS addressing payments to off-campus hospital outpatient departments. Support legislation to reverse the cuts to the 340B Drug Discount Program in CMS Final 2017 OPPS Rule, the SERV Communities Act (support) (H.R. 6071) and H.R. 4392 (support) Support Federal funding for Puerto Ricos Medicaid program and for Medicaid for individuals and families displaced by hurricanes. Oppose legislation that would harm Medicaid GME programs including the Medicaid Graduate Medical Education Transparency Act (oppose). Support legislation to repeal the Medicaid IMD exclusion, the Individuals in Medicaid Deserve Care that is Appropriate and Responsible in its Execution Act (support) (H.R. 5797), and support the inclusion of the legislation in the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act (support) (H.R. 6) and the Opioid Crisis Response Act of 2018 (support) (S. 2680). Support the inclusion of legislation to increase GME funding, the Opioid Workforce Act of 2018 (support) (H.R. 5818/S. 2843), in the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act (support) (H.R. 6) and the Opioid Crisis Response Act of 2018 (support) (S. 2680). Oppose the FY 2020-2025 Medicaid DSH cuts, and support proposals that would delay or repeal the scheduled cuts. Support legislative proposals to reverse the site-neutral provisions in the CMS OPPS final rule for 2019. Oppose 340b and site-neutral provisions in the CMS OPPS proposed and final rules for 2019. Sent comment letter to HHS regarding its OPPS proposed rule for CY 2019. The letter addressed issues related to site-neutral policies, 340B, WAC-based payments, packaging for non-opioid pain treatments, and changes to the IPO list, among other topics.

Hospital and Medicaid issues related to repeal and replace of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), including opposition to the American Health Care Act (House), the Better Care Reconciliation Act (Senate), the Graham-Cassidy-Heller-Johnson bill, and President Trumps FY 2019 Budget Proposal. Graduate Medical Education (GME) issues, including the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2017 (support) (H.R. 2267/S. 1301) and the cuts and changes to Medicare and Medicaid GME programs in President Trumps FY 2019 Budget Proposal (oppose). Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) cuts issues, including supporting the inclusion of a DSH cut delay in the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 (support) (H.R. 1892) and the continuation of DSH cuts in President Trumps FY 2019 Budget Proposal (oppose). Provide comments to CMS and OMB to advocate for a delay in further use of S-10 data for allocation of the Medicare DSH uncompensated care pool. Oppose legislation and regulations that would harm the 340B Drug Discount Program, including the cuts outlined in President Trumps FY 2019 Budget Proposal. Provide comments to CMS addressing payments to off-campus hospital outpatient departments. Support legislation to reverse the cut to the 340B Drug Discount Program in CMS Final 2018 OPPS rule (H.R. 4392). Support Federal funding for Puerto Ricos Medicaid program and for Medicaid for individuals and families displaced by hurricanes.

Hospital and Medicaid issues related to repeal and replace of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), including opposition to The American Health Care Act (House), the Better Care Reconciliation Act (Senate) (H.R. 1628), the Graham-Cassidy-Heller-Johnson bill, and the Trump Administration's FY 2019 budget proposal. Organ donation issues, including the liver transplant allocation system and in support of new proposed UNOS system. Discussions with HHS and DHS regarding cybersecurity issues. Advocated for individual marketplace stabilization measures, including the funding of ACA cost sharing reduction payments in standalone legislation and in FY 2018 funding legislation. Graduate Medical Education (GME) issues, including the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2017 (support) (H.R. 2267/S. 1301), the Opioid Workforce Act of 2018 (support) (H.R. 5818/S. 2843), and the cuts and changes to Medicare and Medicaid GME programs in President Trumps FY 2019 budget proposal (oppose). Support the inclusion of legislation to increase GME funding, the Opioid Workforce Act of 2018 (support) (H.R. 5818/S. 2843), in the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act (support) (H.R. 6) and the Opioid Crisis Response Act of 2018 (support) (S. 2680). Support legislation to repeal the Medicaid IMD exclusion, the Individuals in Medicaid Deserve Care that is Appropriate and Responsible in its Execution Act (support) (H.R. 5797), and support the inclusion of the legislation in the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act (support) (H.R. 6) and the Opioid Crisis Response Act of 2018 (support) (S. 2680). Support legislation to align 42 CFR Part 2 regulations with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), The Overdose Prevention and Patient Safety Act (support) (H.R. 6082), and support the inclusion of the legislation in the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act (support) (H.R. 6) and the Opioid Crisis Response Act of 2018 (support) (S. 2680). Support the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act (support) (H.R. 6). Support the Opioid Crisis Response Act of 2018 (support) (S. 2680). Lobby HHS, HRSA, OPTN and UNOS on liver allocation reforms. Support liver allocation reforms, including the Fairness in Liver Allocation Act (support) (H.R. 6517). Oppose legislation to amend the National Organ Transplant Act, the National Organ Transplant Act Amendments of 2018 (oppose) (H.R. 6458), and the inclusion of language that would amend the National Organ Transplant Act in the Labor-HHS appropriations bill (H.R. 6157). Oppose 340B provisions and site-neutral provisions in the CMS OPPS proposed rule for 2019.

Hospital and Medicaid issues related to repeal and replace of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), including opposition to the American Health Care Act (House), the Better Care Reconciliation Act (Senate), the Graham-Cassidy-Heller-Johnson bill, and President Trumps FY 2019 Budget Proposal. Graduate Medical Education (GME) issues, including the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2017 (support) (H.R. 2267/S. 1301), the Opioid Workforce Act of 2018 (support) (H.R. 5818/S. 2843), and the cuts and changes to Medicare and Medicaid GME programs in President Trumps FY 2019 budget proposal (oppose). Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) cuts issues, including supporting the inclusion of a DSH cut delay in the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 (support) (H.R. 1892) and the continuation of DSH cuts in President Trumps FY 2019 Budget Proposal (oppose). Provide comments to CMS and OMB to advocate for a delay in further use of S-10 data for allocation of the Medicare DSH uncompensated care pool. Oppose legislation and regulations that would harm the 340B Drug Discount Program, including the cuts outlined in President Trumps FY 2019 Budget Proposal. Provide comments to CMS addressing payments to off-campus hospital outpatient departments. Support legislation to reverse the cuts to the 340B Drug Discount Program in CMS Final 2017 OPPS Rule, the SERV Communities Act (support) (H.R. 6071) and H.R. 4392 (support) Support Federal funding for Puerto Ricos Medicaid program and for Medicaid for individuals and families displaced by hurricanes. Oppose legislation that would harm Medicaid GME programs including the Medicaid Graduate Medical Education Transparency Act (oppose). Support legislation to repeal the Medicaid IMD exclusion, the Individuals in Medicaid Deserve Care that is Appropriate and Responsible in its Execution Act (support) (H.R. 5797), and support the inclusion of the legislation in the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act (support) (H.R. 6) and the Opioid Crisis Response Act of 2018 (support) (S. 2680). Support the inclusion of legislation to increase GME funding, the Opioid Workforce Act of 2018 (support) (H.R. 5818/S. 2843), in the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act (support) (H.R. 6) and the Opioid Crisis Response Act of 2018 (support) (S. 2680). Oppose 340B provisions and site-neutral provisions in the CMS OPPS proposed rule for 2019.

Hospital and Medicaid issues related to repeal and replace of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), including opposition to the American Health Care Act (House), the Better Care Reconciliation Act (Senate), the Graham-Cassidy-Heller-Johnson bill, and President Trumps FY 2019 Budget Proposal. Graduate Medical Education (GME) issues, including the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2017 (support) (H.R. 2267/S. 1301), the Opioid Workforce Act of 2018 (support) (H.R. 5818/S. 2843), and the cuts and changes to Medicare and Medicaid GME programs in President Trumps FY 2019 budget proposal (oppose). Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) cuts issues, including supporting the inclusion of a DSH cut delay in the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 (support) (H.R. 1892) and the continuation of DSH cuts in President Trumps FY 2019 Budget Proposal (oppose). Provide comments to CMS and OMB to advocate for a delay in further use of S-10 data for allocation of the Medicare DSH uncompensated care pool. Oppose legislation and regulations that would harm the 340B Drug Discount Program, including the cuts outlined in President Trumps FY 2019 Budget Proposal. Provide comments to CMS addressing payments to off-campus hospital outpatient departments. Support legislation to reverse the cuts to the 340B Drug Discount Program in CMS Final 2017 OPPS Rule, the SERV Communities Act (support) (H.R. 6071) and H.R. 4392 (support) Support Federal funding for Puerto Ricos Medicaid program and for Medicaid for individuals and families displaced by hurricanes. Oppose legislation that would harm Medicaid GME programs including the Medicaid Graduate Medical Education Transparency Act (oppose). Support legislation to repeal the Medicaid IMD exclusion, the Individuals in Medicaid Deserve Care that is Appropriate and Responsible in its Execution Act (support) (H.R. 5797), and support the inclusion of the legislation in the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act (support) (H.R. 6) and the Opioid Crisis Response Act of 2018 (support) (S. 2680). Support the inclusion of legislation to increase GME funding, the Opioid Workforce Act of 2018 (support) (H.R. 5818/S. 2843), in the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act (support) (H.R. 6) and the Opioid Crisis Response Act of 2018 (support) (S. 2680). Oppose the FY 2020-2025 Medicaid DSH cuts, and support proposals that would delay or repeal the scheduled cuts. Support legislative proposals to reverse the site-neutral provisions in the CMS OPPS final rule for 2019. Oppose 340b and site-neutral provisions in the CMS OPPS proposed and final rules for 2019. Sent comment letter to HHS regarding its OPPS proposed rule for CY 2019. The letter addressed issues related to site-neutral policies, 340B, WAC-based payments, packaging for non-opioid pain treatments, and changes to the IPO list, among other topics.