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HR 5 the Equality Act - to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex, gender identity, and sexual orientation in a wide variety of areas including public accommodations and facilities, education, federal funding, employment, housing, credit, and the jury system.
HR 5 the Equality Act - to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex, gender identity, and sexual orientation in a wide variety of areas including public accommodations and facilities, education, federal funding, employment, housing, credit, and the jury system.
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BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION via BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
2023 · first_quarter · Q1
VHA Directive 2009-053 - Pain care directive - working to increase veteran access to pain specialists and FDA approved alternative treatments in the VHA Public Law No. 113-146 - Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act: Implementation of law to allow veterans to seek healthcare from non-VA facilities if unable to receive care from the VA in a timely manner. National Pain Strategy - Encouraging adaption of the NIH's National Pain Strategy Medial device supply chain procurement - VHA patient access to Med Technology as VHA migrates to new sourcing methodology Implementation of Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) law to improve the quality of Pain Care provided to veterans. Purchase Order Prompt Pay - Ensures the VA pays bills in accordance with the law. Public Law No. 115-407 - Veterans Benefits and Transition Act of 2018 - specifically the inclusion and implementation of Rep. Bergman's VA MedSurg Purchasing Stabilization Act - VA device formulary; requires clinical expertise development
Source: Senate LDA
HR 5 the Equality Act - to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex, gender identity, and sexual orientation in a wide variety of areas including public accommodations and facilities, education, federal funding, employment, housing, credit, and the jury system.
HR 5 the Equality Act - to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex, gender identity, and sexual orientation in a wide variety of areas including public accommodations and facilities, education, federal funding, employment, housing, credit, and the jury system.
Inflation Reduction Act of 2022
Client: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION · Firm: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
Build Back Better Act (BBB) (H.R. 5376 & Senate Reconciliation Bill) - International tax provisions specifically changes to GILTI (Global Intangible Low-Taxed Income), interest deductions, and R&D expense deductibility USICA: United States Innovation & Competition Act of 2021 (S.1260) - advocacy for the inclusion of legislation to return to pre-2022 R&D expensing rules
Inflation Reduction Act of 2022
Client: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION · Firm: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
Build Back Better Act (BBB) (H.R. 5376 & Senate Reconciliation Bill) - International tax provisions specifically changes to GILTI (Global Intangible Low-Taxed Income), interest deductions, and R&D expense deductibility USICA: United States Innovation & Competition Act of 2021 (S.1260) - advocacy for the inclusion of legislation to return to pre-2022 R&D expensing rules
Inflation Reduction Act of 2022
Client: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION · Firm: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
Build Back Better Act (BBB) (H.R. 5376 & Senate Reconciliation Bill) - International tax provisions specifically changes to GILTI (Global Intangible Low-Taxed Income), interest deductions, and R&D expense deductibility USICA: United States Innovation & Competition Act of 2021 (S.1260) - advocacy for the inclusion of legislation to return to pre-2022 R&D expensing rules
Inflation Reduction Act of 2022
Client: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION · Firm: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
Build Back Better Act (BBB) (H.R. 5376) - International tax provisions specifically changes to GILTI (Global Intangible Low-Taxed Income), interest deductions, and R&D expense deductibility USICA: United States Innovation & Competition Act of 2021 (S.1260) - advocacy for the inclusion of legislation to return to pre-2022 R&D expensing rules
United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021
Client: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION · Firm: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
Build Back Better Act (BBB) (H.R. 5376 & Senate Reconciliation Bill) - International tax provisions specifically changes to GILTI (Global Intangible Low-Taxed Income), interest deductions, and R&D expense deductibility USICA: United States Innovation & Competition Act of 2021 (S.1260) - advocacy for the inclusion of legislation to return to pre-2022 R&D expensing rules
United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021
Client: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION · Firm: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
Build Back Better Act (BBB) (H.R. 5376 & Senate Reconciliation Bill) - International tax provisions specifically changes to GILTI (Global Intangible Low-Taxed Income), interest deductions, and R&D expense deductibility USICA: United States Innovation & Competition Act of 2021 (S.1260) - advocacy for the inclusion of legislation to return to pre-2022 R&D expensing rules
United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021
Client: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION · Firm: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
Build Back Better Act (BBB) (H.R. 5376 & Senate Reconciliation Bill) - International tax provisions specifically changes to GILTI (Global Intangible Low-Taxed Income), interest deductions, and R&D expense deductibility USICA: United States Innovation & Competition Act of 2021 (S.1260) - advocacy for the inclusion of legislation to return to pre-2022 R&D expensing rules
United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021
Client: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION · Firm: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
Build Back Better Act (BBB) (H.R. 5376) - International tax provisions specifically changes to GILTI (Global Intangible Low-Taxed Income), interest deductions, and R&D expense deductibility USICA: United States Innovation & Competition Act of 2021 (S.1260) - advocacy for the inclusion of legislation to return to pre-2022 R&D expensing rules
Great Lakes Fishery Research Authorization Act of 2017
Client: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION · Firm: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
Breakthrough Pathway - Legislation to create automatic CMS coverage for devices approved via FDA's breakthrough pathway House/Senate Implementation of Comprehensive Addiction & Recovery Act (CARA) Law to address the National Opioid epidemic. Specifically, Advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain Public Law 115-271 SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act - Specifically, advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain, and medical device's role in the opioid epidemic. HR 1580 to Amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act - Allows psychological evaluation required for certain interventional pain therapies to be conducted via telehealth 2023 Physician Fee Schedule - educating Members of Congress on unintended consequences of CMS's proposed update to labor inputs and how they impact medical services with high supply costs relative to labor CMS rulemaking for Transitional Coverage of Emerging Technologies (TCET)- advocacy for a new, voluntary Transitional Coverage of Emerging Technologies (TCET) pathway that provides national Medicare coverage for Breakthrough-designated technologies, beginning on the date of FDA market authorization. Food & Drug Administration: advocacy efforts on MDUFA, riders & device shortages Food & Drug Amendments of 2022 (H.R. 7667) - Medical Device User Fee Amendments (MDUFA V) once every five year reauthorization of the medical device user fee amendments MDUFA V Riders - device shortages, emerging signals, charge protocols & cybersecurity. Medical Device Supply Chain: USICA (S.1260) and Endless Frontier Act (HR2731) and Implementation of CARES Act -- Semiconductor and raw materials shortages, device shortage reporting, resilient supply chain, domestic incentives and Buy America proposals. USICA: United States Innovation & Competition Act of 2021 (S.1260) - advocacy to establish a $29 billion fund at the National Science Foundation to fund research in the areas of AI and medical technology CURES 2.0 Act (H.R. 6000)- 21st Century Cures Act 2.0 - legislation to advance medical research and to foster a new era of medical innovation and prepare for future pandemics and promote health equity PREVENT Pandemics Act (S.3799) - advocacy on risk mitigation plans and voluntary shortage reporting related to medical device supply chains America COMPETES Act of 2022 (H.R. 4521) - advocacy to establish a $29 billion fund at the National Science Foundation to fund research in the areas of AI and medical technology
Great Lakes Fishery Research Authorization Act of 2017
Client: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION · Firm: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
Breakthrough Pathway - Legislation to create automatic CMS coverage for devices approved via FDA's breakthrough pathway House/Senate Implementation of Comprehensive Addiction & Recovery Act (CARA) Law to address the National Opioid epidemic. Specifically, Advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain Public Law 115-271 SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act - Specifically, advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain, and medical device's role in the opioid epidemic. HR 1580 to Amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act - Allows psychological evaluation required for certain interventional pain therapies to be conducted via telehealth 2021 Proposed Physician Fee Schedule - Adding telehealth services approved for use during the Public Health Emergency to the list of permanently authorized telehealth services 2022 Physician Fee Schedule - educating Members of Congress on unintended consequences of CMS's proposed update to labor inputs and how they impact medical services with high supply costs relative to labor 2021 CMS Final Rule "Medicare Coverage of Innovative Technology and Definition of Reasonable and Necessary"- advocacy for a new, voluntary Medicare Coverage of Innovative Technology (MCIT) pathway that provides four years of national Medicare coverage for Breakthrough-designated technologies, beginning on the date of FDA market authorization. Medical Device Supply Chain: USICA (S.1260) and Endless Frontier Act (HR2731) and Implementation of CARES Act -- Semiconductor and raw materials shortages, device shortage reporting, resilient supply chain, domestic incentives and Buy America proposals. Food & Drug Administration: advocacy efforts on MDUFA, riders & device shortages Medical Device User Fee Amendments (MDUFA V) - once every five year reauthorization of the medical device user fee amendments USICA: United States Innovation & Competition Act of 2021 (S.1260) - advocacy to establish a $29 billion fund at the National Science Foundation to fund research in the areas of AI and medical technology CURES 2.0 Act (H.R. 6000)- 21st Century Cures Act 2.0 - legislation to advance medical research and to foster a new era of medical innovation and prepare for future pandemics and promote health equity PREVENT Pandemics Act (S.3799) - advocacy on risk mitigation plans and voluntary shortage reporting related to medical device supply chains America COMPETES Act of 2022 (H.R. 4521) - advocacy to establish a $29 billion fund at the National Science Foundation to fund research in the areas of AI and medical technology
Great Lakes Fishery Research Authorization Act of 2017
Client: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION · Firm: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
Breakthrough Pathway - Legislation to create automatic CMS coverage for devices approved via FDA's breakthrough pathway House/Senate Implementation of Comprehensive Addiction & Recovery Act (CARA) Law to address the National Opioid epidemic. Specifically, Advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain Public Law 115-271 SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act - Specifically, advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain, and medical device's role in the opioid epidemic. HR 1580 to Amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act - Allows psychological evaluation required for certain interventional pain therapies to be conducted via telehealth 2023 Physician Fee Schedule - educating Members of Congress on unintended consequences of CMS's proposed update to labor inputs and how they impact medical services with high supply costs relative to labor CMS rulemaking for Transitional Coverage of Emerging Technologies (TCET)- advocacy for a new, voluntary Transitional Coverage of Emerging Technologies (TCET) pathway that provides national Medicare coverage for Breakthrough-designated technologies, beginning on the date of FDA market authorization. Food & Drug Administration: advocacy efforts on MDUFA, riders & device shortages Food & Drug Amendments of 2022 (H.R. 7667) - Medical Device User Fee Amendments (MDUFA V) once every five year reauthorization of the medical device user fee amendments MDUFA V Riders - device shortages, emerging signals, charge protocols & cybersecurity. Medical Device Supply Chain: USICA (S.1260) and Endless Frontier Act (HR2731) and Implementation of CARES Act -- Semiconductor and raw materials shortages, device shortage reporting, resilient supply chain, domestic incentives and Buy America proposals. USICA: United States Innovation & Competition Act of 2021 (S.1260) - advocacy to establish a $29 billion fund at the National Science Foundation to fund research in the areas of AI and medical technology CURES 2.0 Act (H.R. 6000)- 21st Century Cures Act 2.0 - legislation to advance medical research and to foster a new era of medical innovation and prepare for future pandemics and promote health equity PREVENT Pandemics Act (S.3799) - advocacy on risk mitigation plans and voluntary shortage reporting related to medical device supply chains America COMPETES Act of 2022 (H.R. 4521) - advocacy to establish a $29 billion fund at the National Science Foundation to fund research in the areas of AI and medical technology
Great Lakes Fishery Research Authorization Act of 2017
Client: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION · Firm: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
Breakthrough Pathway - Legislation to create automatic CMS coverage for devices approved via FDA's breakthrough pathway House/Senate Implementation of Comprehensive Addiction & Recovery Act (CARA) Law to address the National Opioid epidemic. Specifically, Advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain Public Law 115-271 SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act - Specifically, advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain, and medical device's role in the opioid epidemic. HR 1580 to Amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act - Allows psychological evaluation required for certain interventional pain therapies to be conducted via telehealth 2023 Physician Fee Schedule - educating Members of Congress on unintended consequences of CMS's proposed update to labor inputs and how they impact medical services with high supply costs relative to labor CMS rulemaking for Transitional Coverage of Emerging Technologies (TCET)- advocacy for a new, voluntary Transitional Coverage of Emerging Technologies (TCET) pathway that provides national Medicare coverage for Breakthrough-designated technologies, beginning on the date of FDA market authorization. Food & Drug Administration: advocacy efforts on MDUFA, riders & device shortages Food & Drug Amendments of 2022 (H.R. 7667) - Medical Device User Fee Amendments (MDUFA V) once every five year reauthorization of the medical device user fee amendments MDUFA V Riders - device shortages, emerging signals, charge protocols & cybersecurity. Medical Device Supply Chain: USICA (S.1260) and Endless Frontier Act (HR2731) and Implementation of CARES Act -- Semiconductor and raw materials shortages, device shortage reporting, resilient supply chain, domestic incentives and Buy America proposals. USICA: United States Innovation & Competition Act of 2021 (S.1260) - advocacy to establish a $29 billion fund at the National Science Foundation to fund research in the areas of AI and medical technology CURES 2.0 Act (H.R. 6000)- 21st Century Cures Act 2.0 - legislation to advance medical research and to foster a new era of medical innovation and prepare for future pandemics and promote health equity PREVENT Pandemics Act (S.3799) - advocacy on risk mitigation plans and voluntary shortage reporting related to medical device supply chains America COMPETES Act of 2022 (H.R. 4521) - advocacy to establish a $29 billion fund at the National Science Foundation to fund research in the areas of AI and medical technology
Stop Taxpayer-Funded Alcohol Marketing Act
Client: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION · Firm: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
Breakthrough Pathway - Legislation to create automatic CMS coverage for devices approved via FDA's breakthrough pathway House/Senate Implementation of Comprehensive Addiction & Recovery Act (CARA) Law to address the National Opioid epidemic. Specifically, Advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain Public Law 115-271 SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act - Specifically, advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain, and medical device's role in the opioid epidemic. HR 1580 to Amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act - Allows psychological evaluation required for certain interventional pain therapies to be conducted via telehealth 2021 Proposed Physician Fee Schedule - Adding telehealth services approved for use during the Public Health Emergency to the list of permanently authorized telehealth services 2022 Physician Fee Schedule - educating Members of Congress on unintended consequences of CMS's proposed update to labor inputs and how they impact medical services with high supply costs relative to labor 2021 CMS Final Rule "Medicare Coverage of Innovative Technology and Definition of Reasonable and Necessary"- advocacy for a new, voluntary Medicare Coverage of Innovative Technology (MCIT) pathway that provides four years of national Medicare coverage for Breakthrough-designated technologies, beginning on the date of FDA market authorization. Medical Device Supply Chain: USICA (S.1260) and Endless Frontier Act (HR2731) and Implementation of CARES Act -- Semiconductor and raw materials shortages, device shortage reporting, resilient supply chain, domestic incentives and Buy America proposals. Food & Drug Administration: advocacy efforts on MDUFA, riders & device shortages Medical Device User Fee Amendments (MDUFA V) - once every five year reauthorization of the medical device user fee amendments USICA: United States Innovation & Competition Act of 2021 (S.1260) - advocacy to establish a $29 billion fund at the National Science Foundation to fund research in the areas of AI and medical technology CURES 2.0 Act (H.R. 6000)- 21st Century Cures Act 2.0 - legislation to advance medical research and to foster a new era of medical innovation and prepare for future pandemics and promote health equity PREVENT Pandemics Act (S.3799) - advocacy on risk mitigation plans and voluntary shortage reporting related to medical device supply chains America COMPETES Act of 2022 (H.R. 4521) - advocacy to establish a $29 billion fund at the National Science Foundation to fund research in the areas of AI and medical technology
Stop Taxpayer-Funded Alcohol Marketing Act
Client: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION · Firm: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
Breakthrough Pathway - Legislation to create automatic CMS coverage for devices approved via FDA's breakthrough pathway House/Senate Implementation of Comprehensive Addiction & Recovery Act (CARA) Law to address the National Opioid epidemic. Specifically, Advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain Public Law 115-271 SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act - Specifically, advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain, and medical device's role in the opioid epidemic. HR 1580 to Amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act - Allows psychological evaluation required for certain interventional pain therapies to be conducted via telehealth 2023 Physician Fee Schedule - educating Members of Congress on unintended consequences of CMS's proposed update to labor inputs and how they impact medical services with high supply costs relative to labor CMS rulemaking for Transitional Coverage of Emerging Technologies (TCET)- advocacy for a new, voluntary Transitional Coverage of Emerging Technologies (TCET) pathway that provides national Medicare coverage for Breakthrough-designated technologies, beginning on the date of FDA market authorization. Food & Drug Administration: advocacy efforts on MDUFA, riders & device shortages Food & Drug Amendments of 2022 (H.R. 7667) - Medical Device User Fee Amendments (MDUFA V) once every five year reauthorization of the medical device user fee amendments MDUFA V Riders - device shortages, emerging signals, charge protocols & cybersecurity. Medical Device Supply Chain: USICA (S.1260) and Endless Frontier Act (HR2731) and Implementation of CARES Act -- Semiconductor and raw materials shortages, device shortage reporting, resilient supply chain, domestic incentives and Buy America proposals. USICA: United States Innovation & Competition Act of 2021 (S.1260) - advocacy to establish a $29 billion fund at the National Science Foundation to fund research in the areas of AI and medical technology CURES 2.0 Act (H.R. 6000)- 21st Century Cures Act 2.0 - legislation to advance medical research and to foster a new era of medical innovation and prepare for future pandemics and promote health equity PREVENT Pandemics Act (S.3799) - advocacy on risk mitigation plans and voluntary shortage reporting related to medical device supply chains America COMPETES Act of 2022 (H.R. 4521) - advocacy to establish a $29 billion fund at the National Science Foundation to fund research in the areas of AI and medical technology
Stop Taxpayer-Funded Alcohol Marketing Act
Client: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION · Firm: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
Breakthrough Pathway - Legislation to create automatic CMS coverage for devices approved via FDA's breakthrough pathway House/Senate Implementation of Comprehensive Addiction & Recovery Act (CARA) Law to address the National Opioid epidemic. Specifically, Advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain Public Law 115-271 SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act - Specifically, advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain, and medical device's role in the opioid epidemic. HR 1580 to Amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act - Allows psychological evaluation required for certain interventional pain therapies to be conducted via telehealth 2023 Physician Fee Schedule - educating Members of Congress on unintended consequences of CMS's proposed update to labor inputs and how they impact medical services with high supply costs relative to labor CMS rulemaking for Transitional Coverage of Emerging Technologies (TCET)- advocacy for a new, voluntary Transitional Coverage of Emerging Technologies (TCET) pathway that provides national Medicare coverage for Breakthrough-designated technologies, beginning on the date of FDA market authorization. Food & Drug Administration: advocacy efforts on MDUFA, riders & device shortages Food & Drug Amendments of 2022 (H.R. 7667) - Medical Device User Fee Amendments (MDUFA V) once every five year reauthorization of the medical device user fee amendments MDUFA V Riders - device shortages, emerging signals, charge protocols & cybersecurity. Medical Device Supply Chain: USICA (S.1260) and Endless Frontier Act (HR2731) and Implementation of CARES Act -- Semiconductor and raw materials shortages, device shortage reporting, resilient supply chain, domestic incentives and Buy America proposals. USICA: United States Innovation & Competition Act of 2021 (S.1260) - advocacy to establish a $29 billion fund at the National Science Foundation to fund research in the areas of AI and medical technology CURES 2.0 Act (H.R. 6000)- 21st Century Cures Act 2.0 - legislation to advance medical research and to foster a new era of medical innovation and prepare for future pandemics and promote health equity PREVENT Pandemics Act (S.3799) - advocacy on risk mitigation plans and voluntary shortage reporting related to medical device supply chains America COMPETES Act of 2022 (H.R. 4521) - advocacy to establish a $29 billion fund at the National Science Foundation to fund research in the areas of AI and medical technology
Stop Taxpayer-Funded Alcohol Marketing Act
Client: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION · Firm: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
Breakthrough Pathway - Legislation to create automatic CMS coverage for devices approved via FDA's breakthrough pathway House/Senate Implementation of Comprehensive Addiction & Recovery Act (CARA) Law to address the National Opioid epidemic. Specifically, Advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain Public Law 115-271 SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act - Specifically, advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain, and medical device's role in the opioid epidemic. HR 1580 to Amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act - Allows psychological evaluation required for certain interventional pain therapies to be conducted via telehealth 2023 Physician Fee Schedule - educating Members of Congress on unintended consequences of CMS's proposed update to labor inputs and how they impact medical services with high supply costs relative to labor CMS rulemaking for Transitional Coverage of Emerging Technologies (TCET)- advocacy for a new, voluntary Transitional Coverage of Emerging Technologies (TCET) pathway that provides national Medicare coverage for Breakthrough-designated technologies, beginning on the date of FDA market authorization. Food & Drug Administration: advocacy efforts on MDUFA, riders & device shortages Food & Drug Amendments of 2022 (H.R. 7667) - Medical Device User Fee Amendments (MDUFA V) once every five year reauthorization of the medical device user fee amendments MDUFA V Riders - device shortages, emerging signals, charge protocols & cybersecurity. Medical Device Supply Chain: USICA (S.1260) and Endless Frontier Act (HR2731) and Implementation of CARES Act -- Semiconductor and raw materials shortages, device shortage reporting, resilient supply chain, domestic incentives and Buy America proposals. USICA: United States Innovation & Competition Act of 2021 (S.1260) - advocacy to establish a $29 billion fund at the National Science Foundation to fund research in the areas of AI and medical technology CURES 2.0 Act (H.R. 6000)- 21st Century Cures Act 2.0 - legislation to advance medical research and to foster a new era of medical innovation and prepare for future pandemics and promote health equity PREVENT Pandemics Act (S.3799) - advocacy on risk mitigation plans and voluntary shortage reporting related to medical device supply chains America COMPETES Act of 2022 (H.R. 4521) - advocacy to establish a $29 billion fund at the National Science Foundation to fund research in the areas of AI and medical technology
SNAP Simplification for the Elderly Act
Client: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION · Firm: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
Breakthrough Pathway - Legislation to create automatic CMS coverage for devices approved via FDA's breakthrough pathway House/Senate Implementation of Comprehensive Addiction & Recovery Act (CARA) Law to address the National Opioid epidemic. Specifically, Advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain Public Law 115-271 SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act - Specifically, advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain, and medical device's role in the opioid epidemic. HR 1580 to Amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act - Allows psychological evaluation required for certain interventional pain therapies to be conducted via telehealth 2023 Physician Fee Schedule - educating Members of Congress on unintended consequences of CMS's proposed update to labor inputs and how they impact medical services with high supply costs relative to labor CMS rulemaking for Transitional Coverage of Emerging Technologies (TCET)- advocacy for a new, voluntary Transitional Coverage of Emerging Technologies (TCET) pathway that provides national Medicare coverage for Breakthrough-designated technologies, beginning on the date of FDA market authorization. Food & Drug Administration: advocacy efforts on MDUFA, riders & device shortages Food & Drug Amendments of 2022 (H.R. 7667) - Medical Device User Fee Amendments (MDUFA V) once every five year reauthorization of the medical device user fee amendments MDUFA V Riders - device shortages, emerging signals, charge protocols & cybersecurity. Medical Device Supply Chain: USICA (S.1260) and Endless Frontier Act (HR2731) and Implementation of CARES Act -- Semiconductor and raw materials shortages, device shortage reporting, resilient supply chain, domestic incentives and Buy America proposals. USICA: United States Innovation & Competition Act of 2021 (S.1260) - advocacy to establish a $29 billion fund at the National Science Foundation to fund research in the areas of AI and medical technology CURES 2.0 Act (H.R. 6000)- 21st Century Cures Act 2.0 - legislation to advance medical research and to foster a new era of medical innovation and prepare for future pandemics and promote health equity PREVENT Pandemics Act (S.3799) - advocacy on risk mitigation plans and voluntary shortage reporting related to medical device supply chains America COMPETES Act of 2022 (H.R. 4521) - advocacy to establish a $29 billion fund at the National Science Foundation to fund research in the areas of AI and medical technology
SNAP Simplification for the Elderly Act
Client: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION · Firm: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
Breakthrough Pathway - Legislation to create automatic CMS coverage for devices approved via FDA's breakthrough pathway House/Senate Implementation of Comprehensive Addiction & Recovery Act (CARA) Law to address the National Opioid epidemic. Specifically, Advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain Public Law 115-271 SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act - Specifically, advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain, and medical device's role in the opioid epidemic. HR 1580 to Amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act - Allows psychological evaluation required for certain interventional pain therapies to be conducted via telehealth 2021 Proposed Physician Fee Schedule - Adding telehealth services approved for use during the Public Health Emergency to the list of permanently authorized telehealth services 2022 Physician Fee Schedule - educating Members of Congress on unintended consequences of CMS's proposed update to labor inputs and how they impact medical services with high supply costs relative to labor 2021 CMS Final Rule "Medicare Coverage of Innovative Technology and Definition of Reasonable and Necessary"- advocacy for a new, voluntary Medicare Coverage of Innovative Technology (MCIT) pathway that provides four years of national Medicare coverage for Breakthrough-designated technologies, beginning on the date of FDA market authorization. Medical Device Supply Chain: USICA (S.1260) and Endless Frontier Act (HR2731) and Implementation of CARES Act -- Semiconductor and raw materials shortages, device shortage reporting, resilient supply chain, domestic incentives and Buy America proposals. Food & Drug Administration: advocacy efforts on MDUFA, riders & device shortages Medical Device User Fee Amendments (MDUFA V) - once every five year reauthorization of the medical device user fee amendments USICA: United States Innovation & Competition Act of 2021 (S.1260) - advocacy to establish a $29 billion fund at the National Science Foundation to fund research in the areas of AI and medical technology CURES 2.0 Act (H.R. 6000)- 21st Century Cures Act 2.0 - legislation to advance medical research and to foster a new era of medical innovation and prepare for future pandemics and promote health equity PREVENT Pandemics Act (S.3799) - advocacy on risk mitigation plans and voluntary shortage reporting related to medical device supply chains America COMPETES Act of 2022 (H.R. 4521) - advocacy to establish a $29 billion fund at the National Science Foundation to fund research in the areas of AI and medical technology
SNAP Simplification for the Elderly Act
Client: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION · Firm: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
Breakthrough Pathway - Legislation to create automatic CMS coverage for devices approved via FDA's breakthrough pathway House/Senate Implementation of Comprehensive Addiction & Recovery Act (CARA) Law to address the National Opioid epidemic. Specifically, Advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain Public Law 115-271 SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act - Specifically, advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain, and medical device's role in the opioid epidemic. HR 1580 to Amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act - Allows psychological evaluation required for certain interventional pain therapies to be conducted via telehealth 2023 Physician Fee Schedule - educating Members of Congress on unintended consequences of CMS's proposed update to labor inputs and how they impact medical services with high supply costs relative to labor CMS rulemaking for Transitional Coverage of Emerging Technologies (TCET)- advocacy for a new, voluntary Transitional Coverage of Emerging Technologies (TCET) pathway that provides national Medicare coverage for Breakthrough-designated technologies, beginning on the date of FDA market authorization. Food & Drug Administration: advocacy efforts on MDUFA, riders & device shortages Food & Drug Amendments of 2022 (H.R. 7667) - Medical Device User Fee Amendments (MDUFA V) once every five year reauthorization of the medical device user fee amendments MDUFA V Riders - device shortages, emerging signals, charge protocols & cybersecurity. Medical Device Supply Chain: USICA (S.1260) and Endless Frontier Act (HR2731) and Implementation of CARES Act -- Semiconductor and raw materials shortages, device shortage reporting, resilient supply chain, domestic incentives and Buy America proposals. USICA: United States Innovation & Competition Act of 2021 (S.1260) - advocacy to establish a $29 billion fund at the National Science Foundation to fund research in the areas of AI and medical technology CURES 2.0 Act (H.R. 6000)- 21st Century Cures Act 2.0 - legislation to advance medical research and to foster a new era of medical innovation and prepare for future pandemics and promote health equity PREVENT Pandemics Act (S.3799) - advocacy on risk mitigation plans and voluntary shortage reporting related to medical device supply chains America COMPETES Act of 2022 (H.R. 4521) - advocacy to establish a $29 billion fund at the National Science Foundation to fund research in the areas of AI and medical technology
SNAP Simplification for the Elderly Act
Client: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION · Firm: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
Breakthrough Pathway - Legislation to create automatic CMS coverage for devices approved via FDA's breakthrough pathway House/Senate Implementation of Comprehensive Addiction & Recovery Act (CARA) Law to address the National Opioid epidemic. Specifically, Advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain Public Law 115-271 SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act - Specifically, advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain, and medical device's role in the opioid epidemic. HR 1580 to Amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act - Allows psychological evaluation required for certain interventional pain therapies to be conducted via telehealth 2023 Physician Fee Schedule - educating Members of Congress on unintended consequences of CMS's proposed update to labor inputs and how they impact medical services with high supply costs relative to labor CMS rulemaking for Transitional Coverage of Emerging Technologies (TCET)- advocacy for a new, voluntary Transitional Coverage of Emerging Technologies (TCET) pathway that provides national Medicare coverage for Breakthrough-designated technologies, beginning on the date of FDA market authorization. Food & Drug Administration: advocacy efforts on MDUFA, riders & device shortages Food & Drug Amendments of 2022 (H.R. 7667) - Medical Device User Fee Amendments (MDUFA V) once every five year reauthorization of the medical device user fee amendments MDUFA V Riders - device shortages, emerging signals, charge protocols & cybersecurity. Medical Device Supply Chain: USICA (S.1260) and Endless Frontier Act (HR2731) and Implementation of CARES Act -- Semiconductor and raw materials shortages, device shortage reporting, resilient supply chain, domestic incentives and Buy America proposals. USICA: United States Innovation & Competition Act of 2021 (S.1260) - advocacy to establish a $29 billion fund at the National Science Foundation to fund research in the areas of AI and medical technology CURES 2.0 Act (H.R. 6000)- 21st Century Cures Act 2.0 - legislation to advance medical research and to foster a new era of medical innovation and prepare for future pandemics and promote health equity PREVENT Pandemics Act (S.3799) - advocacy on risk mitigation plans and voluntary shortage reporting related to medical device supply chains America COMPETES Act of 2022 (H.R. 4521) - advocacy to establish a $29 billion fund at the National Science Foundation to fund research in the areas of AI and medical technology
Breakthrough Pathway - Legislation to create automatic CMS coverage for devices approved via FDA's breakthrough pathway House/Senate Implementation of Comprehensive Addiction & Recovery Act (CARA) Law to address the National Opioid epidemic. Specifically, Advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain Public Law 115-271 SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act - Specifically, advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain, and medical device's role in the opioid epidemic. HR 1580 to Amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act - Allows psychological evaluation required for certain interventional pain therapies to be conducted via telehealth 2023 Physician Fee Schedule - educating Members of Congress on unintended consequences of CMS's proposed update to labor inputs and how they impact medical services with high supply costs relative to labor CMS rulemaking for Transitional Coverage of Emerging Technologies (TCET)- advocacy for a new, voluntary Transitional Coverage of Emerging Technologies (TCET) pathway that provides national Medicare coverage for Breakthrough-designated technologies, beginning on the date of FDA market authorization. Food & Drug Administration: advocacy efforts on MDUFA, riders & device shortages Food & Drug Amendments of 2022 (H.R. 7667) - Medical Device User Fee Amendments (MDUFA V) once every five year reauthorization of the medical device user fee amendments MDUFA V Riders - device shortages, emerging signals, charge protocols & cybersecurity. Medical Device Supply Chain: USICA (S.1260) and Endless Frontier Act (HR2731) and Implementation of CARES Act -- Semiconductor and raw materials shortages, device shortage reporting, resilient supply chain, domestic incentives and Buy America proposals. USICA: United States Innovation & Competition Act of 2021 (S.1260) - advocacy to establish a $29 billion fund at the National Science Foundation to fund research in the areas of AI and medical technology CURES 2.0 Act (H.R. 6000)- 21st Century Cures Act 2.0 - legislation to advance medical research and to foster a new era of medical innovation and prepare for future pandemics and promote health equity PREVENT Pandemics Act (S.3799) - advocacy on risk mitigation plans and voluntary shortage reporting related to medical device supply chains America COMPETES Act of 2022 (H.R. 4521) - advocacy to establish a $29 billion fund at the National Science Foundation to fund research in the areas of AI and medical technology
Breakthrough Pathway - Legislation to create automatic CMS coverage for devices approved via FDA's breakthrough pathway House/Senate Implementation of Comprehensive Addiction & Recovery Act (CARA) Law to address the National Opioid epidemic. Specifically, Advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain Public Law 115-271 SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act - Specifically, advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain, and medical device's role in the opioid epidemic. HR 1580 to Amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act - Allows psychological evaluation required for certain interventional pain therapies to be conducted via telehealth 2021 Proposed Physician Fee Schedule - Adding telehealth services approved for use during the Public Health Emergency to the list of permanently authorized telehealth services 2022 Physician Fee Schedule - educating Members of Congress on unintended consequences of CMS's proposed update to labor inputs and how they impact medical services with high supply costs relative to labor 2021 CMS Final Rule "Medicare Coverage of Innovative Technology and Definition of Reasonable and Necessary"- advocacy for a new, voluntary Medicare Coverage of Innovative Technology (MCIT) pathway that provides four years of national Medicare coverage for Breakthrough-designated technologies, beginning on the date of FDA market authorization. Medical Device Supply Chain: USICA (S.1260) and Endless Frontier Act (HR2731) and Implementation of CARES Act -- Semiconductor and raw materials shortages, device shortage reporting, resilient supply chain, domestic incentives and Buy America proposals. Food & Drug Administration: advocacy efforts on MDUFA, riders & device shortages Medical Device User Fee Amendments (MDUFA V) - once every five year reauthorization of the medical device user fee amendments USICA: United States Innovation & Competition Act of 2021 (S.1260) - advocacy to establish a $29 billion fund at the National Science Foundation to fund research in the areas of AI and medical technology CURES 2.0 Act (H.R. 6000)- 21st Century Cures Act 2.0 - legislation to advance medical research and to foster a new era of medical innovation and prepare for future pandemics and promote health equity PREVENT Pandemics Act (S.3799) - advocacy on risk mitigation plans and voluntary shortage reporting related to medical device supply chains America COMPETES Act of 2022 (H.R. 4521) - advocacy to establish a $29 billion fund at the National Science Foundation to fund research in the areas of AI and medical technology
Breakthrough Pathway - Legislation to create automatic CMS coverage for devices approved via FDA's breakthrough pathway House/Senate Implementation of Comprehensive Addiction & Recovery Act (CARA) Law to address the National Opioid epidemic. Specifically, Advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain Public Law 115-271 SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act - Specifically, advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain, and medical device's role in the opioid epidemic. HR 1580 to Amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act - Allows psychological evaluation required for certain interventional pain therapies to be conducted via telehealth 2023 Physician Fee Schedule - educating Members of Congress on unintended consequences of CMS's proposed update to labor inputs and how they impact medical services with high supply costs relative to labor CMS rulemaking for Transitional Coverage of Emerging Technologies (TCET)- advocacy for a new, voluntary Transitional Coverage of Emerging Technologies (TCET) pathway that provides national Medicare coverage for Breakthrough-designated technologies, beginning on the date of FDA market authorization. Food & Drug Administration: advocacy efforts on MDUFA, riders & device shortages Food & Drug Amendments of 2022 (H.R. 7667) - Medical Device User Fee Amendments (MDUFA V) once every five year reauthorization of the medical device user fee amendments MDUFA V Riders - device shortages, emerging signals, charge protocols & cybersecurity. Medical Device Supply Chain: USICA (S.1260) and Endless Frontier Act (HR2731) and Implementation of CARES Act -- Semiconductor and raw materials shortages, device shortage reporting, resilient supply chain, domestic incentives and Buy America proposals. USICA: United States Innovation & Competition Act of 2021 (S.1260) - advocacy to establish a $29 billion fund at the National Science Foundation to fund research in the areas of AI and medical technology CURES 2.0 Act (H.R. 6000)- 21st Century Cures Act 2.0 - legislation to advance medical research and to foster a new era of medical innovation and prepare for future pandemics and promote health equity PREVENT Pandemics Act (S.3799) - advocacy on risk mitigation plans and voluntary shortage reporting related to medical device supply chains America COMPETES Act of 2022 (H.R. 4521) - advocacy to establish a $29 billion fund at the National Science Foundation to fund research in the areas of AI and medical technology
Breakthrough Pathway - Legislation to create automatic CMS coverage for devices approved via FDA's breakthrough pathway House/Senate Implementation of Comprehensive Addiction & Recovery Act (CARA) Law to address the National Opioid epidemic. Specifically, Advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain Public Law 115-271 SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act - Specifically, advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain, and medical device's role in the opioid epidemic. HR 1580 to Amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act - Allows psychological evaluation required for certain interventional pain therapies to be conducted via telehealth 2023 Physician Fee Schedule - educating Members of Congress on unintended consequences of CMS's proposed update to labor inputs and how they impact medical services with high supply costs relative to labor CMS rulemaking for Transitional Coverage of Emerging Technologies (TCET)- advocacy for a new, voluntary Transitional Coverage of Emerging Technologies (TCET) pathway that provides national Medicare coverage for Breakthrough-designated technologies, beginning on the date of FDA market authorization. Food & Drug Administration: advocacy efforts on MDUFA, riders & device shortages Food & Drug Amendments of 2022 (H.R. 7667) - Medical Device User Fee Amendments (MDUFA V) once every five year reauthorization of the medical device user fee amendments MDUFA V Riders - device shortages, emerging signals, charge protocols & cybersecurity. Medical Device Supply Chain: USICA (S.1260) and Endless Frontier Act (HR2731) and Implementation of CARES Act -- Semiconductor and raw materials shortages, device shortage reporting, resilient supply chain, domestic incentives and Buy America proposals. USICA: United States Innovation & Competition Act of 2021 (S.1260) - advocacy to establish a $29 billion fund at the National Science Foundation to fund research in the areas of AI and medical technology CURES 2.0 Act (H.R. 6000)- 21st Century Cures Act 2.0 - legislation to advance medical research and to foster a new era of medical innovation and prepare for future pandemics and promote health equity PREVENT Pandemics Act (S.3799) - advocacy on risk mitigation plans and voluntary shortage reporting related to medical device supply chains America COMPETES Act of 2022 (H.R. 4521) - advocacy to establish a $29 billion fund at the National Science Foundation to fund research in the areas of AI and medical technology
Gulf Islands National Seashore Land Exchange Act
Client: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION · Firm: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
Breakthrough Pathway - Legislation to create automatic CMS coverage for devices approved via FDA's breakthrough pathway House/Senate Implementation of Comprehensive Addiction & Recovery Act (CARA) Law to address the National Opioid epidemic. Specifically, Advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain Public Law 115-271 SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act - Specifically, advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain, and medical device's role in the opioid epidemic. HR 1580 to Amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act - Allows psychological evaluation required for certain interventional pain therapies to be conducted via telehealth 2023 Physician Fee Schedule - educating Members of Congress on unintended consequences of CMS's proposed update to labor inputs and how they impact medical services with high supply costs relative to labor CMS rulemaking for Transitional Coverage of Emerging Technologies (TCET)- advocacy for a new, voluntary Transitional Coverage of Emerging Technologies (TCET) pathway that provides national Medicare coverage for Breakthrough-designated technologies, beginning on the date of FDA market authorization. Food & Drug Administration: advocacy efforts on MDUFA, riders & device shortages Food & Drug Amendments of 2022 (H.R. 7667) - Medical Device User Fee Amendments (MDUFA V) once every five year reauthorization of the medical device user fee amendments MDUFA V Riders - device shortages, emerging signals, charge protocols & cybersecurity. Medical Device Supply Chain: USICA (S.1260) and Endless Frontier Act (HR2731) and Implementation of CARES Act -- Semiconductor and raw materials shortages, device shortage reporting, resilient supply chain, domestic incentives and Buy America proposals. USICA: United States Innovation & Competition Act of 2021 (S.1260) - advocacy to establish a $29 billion fund at the National Science Foundation to fund research in the areas of AI and medical technology CURES 2.0 Act (H.R. 6000)- 21st Century Cures Act 2.0 - legislation to advance medical research and to foster a new era of medical innovation and prepare for future pandemics and promote health equity PREVENT Pandemics Act (S.3799) - advocacy on risk mitigation plans and voluntary shortage reporting related to medical device supply chains America COMPETES Act of 2022 (H.R. 4521) - advocacy to establish a $29 billion fund at the National Science Foundation to fund research in the areas of AI and medical technology
Gulf Islands National Seashore Land Exchange Act
Client: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION · Firm: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
Breakthrough Pathway - Legislation to create automatic CMS coverage for devices approved via FDA's breakthrough pathway House/Senate Implementation of Comprehensive Addiction & Recovery Act (CARA) Law to address the National Opioid epidemic. Specifically, Advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain Public Law 115-271 SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act - Specifically, advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain, and medical device's role in the opioid epidemic. HR 1580 to Amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act - Allows psychological evaluation required for certain interventional pain therapies to be conducted via telehealth 2023 Physician Fee Schedule - educating Members of Congress on unintended consequences of CMS's proposed update to labor inputs and how they impact medical services with high supply costs relative to labor CMS rulemaking for Transitional Coverage of Emerging Technologies (TCET)- advocacy for a new, voluntary Transitional Coverage of Emerging Technologies (TCET) pathway that provides national Medicare coverage for Breakthrough-designated technologies, beginning on the date of FDA market authorization. Food & Drug Administration: advocacy efforts on MDUFA, riders & device shortages Food & Drug Amendments of 2022 (H.R. 7667) - Medical Device User Fee Amendments (MDUFA V) once every five year reauthorization of the medical device user fee amendments MDUFA V Riders - device shortages, emerging signals, charge protocols & cybersecurity. Medical Device Supply Chain: USICA (S.1260) and Endless Frontier Act (HR2731) and Implementation of CARES Act -- Semiconductor and raw materials shortages, device shortage reporting, resilient supply chain, domestic incentives and Buy America proposals. USICA: United States Innovation & Competition Act of 2021 (S.1260) - advocacy to establish a $29 billion fund at the National Science Foundation to fund research in the areas of AI and medical technology CURES 2.0 Act (H.R. 6000)- 21st Century Cures Act 2.0 - legislation to advance medical research and to foster a new era of medical innovation and prepare for future pandemics and promote health equity PREVENT Pandemics Act (S.3799) - advocacy on risk mitigation plans and voluntary shortage reporting related to medical device supply chains America COMPETES Act of 2022 (H.R. 4521) - advocacy to establish a $29 billion fund at the National Science Foundation to fund research in the areas of AI and medical technology
Gulf Islands National Seashore Land Exchange Act
Client: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION · Firm: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
Breakthrough Pathway - Legislation to create automatic CMS coverage for devices approved via FDA's breakthrough pathway House/Senate Implementation of Comprehensive Addiction & Recovery Act (CARA) Law to address the National Opioid epidemic. Specifically, Advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain Public Law 115-271 SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act - Specifically, advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain, and medical device's role in the opioid epidemic. HR 1580 to Amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act - Allows psychological evaluation required for certain interventional pain therapies to be conducted via telehealth 2021 Proposed Physician Fee Schedule - Adding telehealth services approved for use during the Public Health Emergency to the list of permanently authorized telehealth services 2022 Physician Fee Schedule - educating Members of Congress on unintended consequences of CMS's proposed update to labor inputs and how they impact medical services with high supply costs relative to labor 2021 CMS Final Rule "Medicare Coverage of Innovative Technology and Definition of Reasonable and Necessary"- advocacy for a new, voluntary Medicare Coverage of Innovative Technology (MCIT) pathway that provides four years of national Medicare coverage for Breakthrough-designated technologies, beginning on the date of FDA market authorization. Medical Device Supply Chain: USICA (S.1260) and Endless Frontier Act (HR2731) and Implementation of CARES Act -- Semiconductor and raw materials shortages, device shortage reporting, resilient supply chain, domestic incentives and Buy America proposals. Food & Drug Administration: advocacy efforts on MDUFA, riders & device shortages Medical Device User Fee Amendments (MDUFA V) - once every five year reauthorization of the medical device user fee amendments USICA: United States Innovation & Competition Act of 2021 (S.1260) - advocacy to establish a $29 billion fund at the National Science Foundation to fund research in the areas of AI and medical technology CURES 2.0 Act (H.R. 6000)- 21st Century Cures Act 2.0 - legislation to advance medical research and to foster a new era of medical innovation and prepare for future pandemics and promote health equity PREVENT Pandemics Act (S.3799) - advocacy on risk mitigation plans and voluntary shortage reporting related to medical device supply chains America COMPETES Act of 2022 (H.R. 4521) - advocacy to establish a $29 billion fund at the National Science Foundation to fund research in the areas of AI and medical technology
Gulf Islands National Seashore Land Exchange Act
Client: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION · Firm: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
Breakthrough Pathway - Legislation to create automatic CMS coverage for devices approved via FDA's breakthrough pathway House/Senate Implementation of Comprehensive Addiction & Recovery Act (CARA) Law to address the National Opioid epidemic. Specifically, Advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain Public Law 115-271 SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act - Specifically, advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain, and medical device's role in the opioid epidemic. HR 1580 to Amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act - Allows psychological evaluation required for certain interventional pain therapies to be conducted via telehealth 2023 Physician Fee Schedule - educating Members of Congress on unintended consequences of CMS's proposed update to labor inputs and how they impact medical services with high supply costs relative to labor CMS rulemaking for Transitional Coverage of Emerging Technologies (TCET)- advocacy for a new, voluntary Transitional Coverage of Emerging Technologies (TCET) pathway that provides national Medicare coverage for Breakthrough-designated technologies, beginning on the date of FDA market authorization. Food & Drug Administration: advocacy efforts on MDUFA, riders & device shortages Food & Drug Amendments of 2022 (H.R. 7667) - Medical Device User Fee Amendments (MDUFA V) once every five year reauthorization of the medical device user fee amendments MDUFA V Riders - device shortages, emerging signals, charge protocols & cybersecurity. Medical Device Supply Chain: USICA (S.1260) and Endless Frontier Act (HR2731) and Implementation of CARES Act -- Semiconductor and raw materials shortages, device shortage reporting, resilient supply chain, domestic incentives and Buy America proposals. USICA: United States Innovation & Competition Act of 2021 (S.1260) - advocacy to establish a $29 billion fund at the National Science Foundation to fund research in the areas of AI and medical technology CURES 2.0 Act (H.R. 6000)- 21st Century Cures Act 2.0 - legislation to advance medical research and to foster a new era of medical innovation and prepare for future pandemics and promote health equity PREVENT Pandemics Act (S.3799) - advocacy on risk mitigation plans and voluntary shortage reporting related to medical device supply chains America COMPETES Act of 2022 (H.R. 4521) - advocacy to establish a $29 billion fund at the National Science Foundation to fund research in the areas of AI and medical technology
National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2018
Client: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION · Firm: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
Breakthrough Pathway - Legislation to create automatic CMS coverage for devices approved via FDA's breakthrough pathway House/Senate Implementation of Comprehensive Addiction & Recovery Act (CARA) Law to address the National Opioid epidemic. Specifically, Advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain Public Law 115-271 SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act - Specifically, advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain, and medical device's role in the opioid epidemic. HR 1580 to Amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act - Allows psychological evaluation required for certain interventional pain therapies to be conducted via telehealth 2023 Physician Fee Schedule - educating Members of Congress on unintended consequences of CMS's proposed update to labor inputs and how they impact medical services with high supply costs relative to labor CMS rulemaking for Transitional Coverage of Emerging Technologies (TCET)- advocacy for a new, voluntary Transitional Coverage of Emerging Technologies (TCET) pathway that provides national Medicare coverage for Breakthrough-designated technologies, beginning on the date of FDA market authorization. Food & Drug Administration: advocacy efforts on MDUFA, riders & device shortages Food & Drug Amendments of 2022 (H.R. 7667) - Medical Device User Fee Amendments (MDUFA V) once every five year reauthorization of the medical device user fee amendments MDUFA V Riders - device shortages, emerging signals, charge protocols & cybersecurity. Medical Device Supply Chain: USICA (S.1260) and Endless Frontier Act (HR2731) and Implementation of CARES Act -- Semiconductor and raw materials shortages, device shortage reporting, resilient supply chain, domestic incentives and Buy America proposals. USICA: United States Innovation & Competition Act of 2021 (S.1260) - advocacy to establish a $29 billion fund at the National Science Foundation to fund research in the areas of AI and medical technology CURES 2.0 Act (H.R. 6000)- 21st Century Cures Act 2.0 - legislation to advance medical research and to foster a new era of medical innovation and prepare for future pandemics and promote health equity PREVENT Pandemics Act (S.3799) - advocacy on risk mitigation plans and voluntary shortage reporting related to medical device supply chains America COMPETES Act of 2022 (H.R. 4521) - advocacy to establish a $29 billion fund at the National Science Foundation to fund research in the areas of AI and medical technology
National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2018
Client: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION · Firm: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
Breakthrough Pathway - Legislation to create automatic CMS coverage for devices approved via FDA's breakthrough pathway House/Senate Implementation of Comprehensive Addiction & Recovery Act (CARA) Law to address the National Opioid epidemic. Specifically, Advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain Public Law 115-271 SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act - Specifically, advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain, and medical device's role in the opioid epidemic. HR 1580 to Amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act - Allows psychological evaluation required for certain interventional pain therapies to be conducted via telehealth 2023 Physician Fee Schedule - educating Members of Congress on unintended consequences of CMS's proposed update to labor inputs and how they impact medical services with high supply costs relative to labor CMS rulemaking for Transitional Coverage of Emerging Technologies (TCET)- advocacy for a new, voluntary Transitional Coverage of Emerging Technologies (TCET) pathway that provides national Medicare coverage for Breakthrough-designated technologies, beginning on the date of FDA market authorization. Food & Drug Administration: advocacy efforts on MDUFA, riders & device shortages Food & Drug Amendments of 2022 (H.R. 7667) - Medical Device User Fee Amendments (MDUFA V) once every five year reauthorization of the medical device user fee amendments MDUFA V Riders - device shortages, emerging signals, charge protocols & cybersecurity. Medical Device Supply Chain: USICA (S.1260) and Endless Frontier Act (HR2731) and Implementation of CARES Act -- Semiconductor and raw materials shortages, device shortage reporting, resilient supply chain, domestic incentives and Buy America proposals. USICA: United States Innovation & Competition Act of 2021 (S.1260) - advocacy to establish a $29 billion fund at the National Science Foundation to fund research in the areas of AI and medical technology CURES 2.0 Act (H.R. 6000)- 21st Century Cures Act 2.0 - legislation to advance medical research and to foster a new era of medical innovation and prepare for future pandemics and promote health equity PREVENT Pandemics Act (S.3799) - advocacy on risk mitigation plans and voluntary shortage reporting related to medical device supply chains America COMPETES Act of 2022 (H.R. 4521) - advocacy to establish a $29 billion fund at the National Science Foundation to fund research in the areas of AI and medical technology
National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2018
Client: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION · Firm: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
Breakthrough Pathway - Legislation to create automatic CMS coverage for devices approved via FDA's breakthrough pathway House/Senate Implementation of Comprehensive Addiction & Recovery Act (CARA) Law to address the National Opioid epidemic. Specifically, Advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain Public Law 115-271 SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act - Specifically, advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain, and medical device's role in the opioid epidemic. HR 1580 to Amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act - Allows psychological evaluation required for certain interventional pain therapies to be conducted via telehealth 2023 Physician Fee Schedule - educating Members of Congress on unintended consequences of CMS's proposed update to labor inputs and how they impact medical services with high supply costs relative to labor CMS rulemaking for Transitional Coverage of Emerging Technologies (TCET)- advocacy for a new, voluntary Transitional Coverage of Emerging Technologies (TCET) pathway that provides national Medicare coverage for Breakthrough-designated technologies, beginning on the date of FDA market authorization. Food & Drug Administration: advocacy efforts on MDUFA, riders & device shortages Food & Drug Amendments of 2022 (H.R. 7667) - Medical Device User Fee Amendments (MDUFA V) once every five year reauthorization of the medical device user fee amendments MDUFA V Riders - device shortages, emerging signals, charge protocols & cybersecurity. Medical Device Supply Chain: USICA (S.1260) and Endless Frontier Act (HR2731) and Implementation of CARES Act -- Semiconductor and raw materials shortages, device shortage reporting, resilient supply chain, domestic incentives and Buy America proposals. USICA: United States Innovation & Competition Act of 2021 (S.1260) - advocacy to establish a $29 billion fund at the National Science Foundation to fund research in the areas of AI and medical technology CURES 2.0 Act (H.R. 6000)- 21st Century Cures Act 2.0 - legislation to advance medical research and to foster a new era of medical innovation and prepare for future pandemics and promote health equity PREVENT Pandemics Act (S.3799) - advocacy on risk mitigation plans and voluntary shortage reporting related to medical device supply chains America COMPETES Act of 2022 (H.R. 4521) - advocacy to establish a $29 billion fund at the National Science Foundation to fund research in the areas of AI and medical technology
National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2018
Client: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION · Firm: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
Breakthrough Pathway - Legislation to create automatic CMS coverage for devices approved via FDA's breakthrough pathway House/Senate Implementation of Comprehensive Addiction & Recovery Act (CARA) Law to address the National Opioid epidemic. Specifically, Advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain Public Law 115-271 SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act - Specifically, advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain, and medical device's role in the opioid epidemic. HR 1580 to Amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act - Allows psychological evaluation required for certain interventional pain therapies to be conducted via telehealth 2021 Proposed Physician Fee Schedule - Adding telehealth services approved for use during the Public Health Emergency to the list of permanently authorized telehealth services 2022 Physician Fee Schedule - educating Members of Congress on unintended consequences of CMS's proposed update to labor inputs and how they impact medical services with high supply costs relative to labor 2021 CMS Final Rule "Medicare Coverage of Innovative Technology and Definition of Reasonable and Necessary"- advocacy for a new, voluntary Medicare Coverage of Innovative Technology (MCIT) pathway that provides four years of national Medicare coverage for Breakthrough-designated technologies, beginning on the date of FDA market authorization. Medical Device Supply Chain: USICA (S.1260) and Endless Frontier Act (HR2731) and Implementation of CARES Act -- Semiconductor and raw materials shortages, device shortage reporting, resilient supply chain, domestic incentives and Buy America proposals. Food & Drug Administration: advocacy efforts on MDUFA, riders & device shortages Medical Device User Fee Amendments (MDUFA V) - once every five year reauthorization of the medical device user fee amendments USICA: United States Innovation & Competition Act of 2021 (S.1260) - advocacy to establish a $29 billion fund at the National Science Foundation to fund research in the areas of AI and medical technology CURES 2.0 Act (H.R. 6000)- 21st Century Cures Act 2.0 - legislation to advance medical research and to foster a new era of medical innovation and prepare for future pandemics and promote health equity PREVENT Pandemics Act (S.3799) - advocacy on risk mitigation plans and voluntary shortage reporting related to medical device supply chains America COMPETES Act of 2022 (H.R. 4521) - advocacy to establish a $29 billion fund at the National Science Foundation to fund research in the areas of AI and medical technology
Improving Access to Alternative Pain Management Act
Client: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION · Firm: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
Breakthrough Pathway - Legislation to create automatic CMS coverage for devices approved via FDA's breakthrough pathway House/Senate Implementation of Comprehensive Addiction & Recovery Act (CARA) Law to address the National Opioid epidemic. Specifically, Advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain Public Law 115-271 SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act - Specifically, advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain, and medical device's role in the opioid epidemic. HR 1580 to Amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act - Allows psychological evaluation required for certain interventional pain therapies to be conducted via telehealth 2021 Proposed CMS OPPS Rule - Requesting that CMS not finalized new prior authorization requirements in Medicare Part A. 2021 Proposed Physician Fee Schedule - Adding telehealth services approved for use during the Public Health Emergency to the list of permanently authorized telehealth services 2022 Physician Fee Schedule - educating Members of Congress on unintended consequences of CMS's proposed update to labor inputs and how they impact medical services with high supply costs relative to labor 2021 CMS Final Rule "Medicare Coverage of Innovative Technology and Definition of Reasonable and Necessary"- advocacy for a new, voluntary Medicare Coverage of Innovative Technology (MCIT) pathway that provides four years of national Medicare coverage for Breakthrough-designated technologies, beginning on the date of FDA market authorization. Medical Device Supply Chain: USICA (S.1260) and Endless Frontier Act (HR2731) and Implementation of CARES Act -- Semiconductor and raw materials shortages, device shortage reporting, resilient supply chain, domestic incentives and Buy America proposals. Medical Device User Fee Amendments (MDUFA V) - once every five year reauthorization of the medical device user fee amendments USICA - advocacy to establish a $29 billion fund at the National Science Foundation to fund research in the areas of AI and medical technology CURES 2.0 - 21st Century Cures Act 2.0 - legislation to advance medical research and to foster a new era of medical innovation and prepare for future pandemics and promote health equity
Improving Access to Alternative Pain Management Act
Client: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION · Firm: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
Breakthrough Pathway - Legislation to create automatic CMS coverage for devices approved via FDA's breakthrough pathway House/Senate Implementation of Comprehensive Addiction & Recovery Act (CARA) Law to address the National Opioid epidemic. Specifically, Advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain Public Law 115-271 SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act - Specifically, advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain, and medical device's role in the opioid epidemic. HR 1580 to Amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act - Allows psychological evaluation required for certain interventional pain therapies to be conducted via telehealth 2021 Proposed CMS OPPS Rule - Requesting that CMS not finalized new prior authorization requirements in Medicare Part A. 2021 Proposed Physician Fee Schedule - Adding telehealth services approved for use during the Public Health Emergency to the list of permanently authorized telehealth services 2021 CMS Final Rule "Medicare Coverage of Innovative Technology and Definition of Reasonable and Necessary"- advocacy for a new, voluntary Medicare Coverage of Innovative Technology (MCIT) pathway that provides four years of national Medicare coverage for Breakthrough-designated technologies, beginning on the date of FDA market authorization. Medical Device Supply Chain: Implementation of CARES Act and Endless Frontiers Act -- Device Shortages, Resilient Supply Chain, Domestic Incentives and Buy America Medical Device User Fee Amendments (MDUFA V) - once every five year reauthorization of the medical device user fee amendments USICA - advocacy to establish a $29 billion fund at the National Science Foundation to fund research in the areas of AI and medical technology CURES 2.0 - 21st Century Cures Act 2.0 - legislation to advance medical research and to foster a new era of medical innovation and prepare for future pandemics and promote health equity
Improving Access to Alternative Pain Management Act
Client: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION · Firm: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
FDA/CMS Breakthrough Pathway - Legislation to harmonize CMS Reimbursement with FDA Approval to speed products' market introduction House/Senate Implementation of Comprehensive Addiction & Recovery Act (CARA) Law to address the National Opioid epidemic. Specifically, Advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain Public Law 115-271 SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act - Specifically, advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain, and medical device's role in the opioid epidemic. 2020 proposed OPPS rule - Telehealth and C-APC changes for Interspinous Decompression HR 1580 to Amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act - Allows psychological evaluation required for preauthorization for certain interventional pain therapies to be conducted via telehealth Public Law 116-136 Coronavirus Aid Relief & Economic Security (CARES) Act - Legislation to support businesses of all sizes, cash support for citizens, and monetary relief for health care providers & hospitals, telehealth expansion. Specifically, advocacy for funding to help health providers offset expenses and lost revenue related to the pandemic; medical device shortages reporting for public health emergencies, grants for COVID-19 medical countermeasures; and air transport provisions to maintain medical device supply chain. Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021, (CRRSA) Public Law 116-260: Emergency waiver to increase the frequency of application review of CMS's New Tech Add-on Payment program during the Public Health Emergency 2021 Proposed CMS OPPS Rule - Requesting that CMS not finalized new prior authorization requirements in Medicare Part A. 2021 Proposed Physician Fee Schedule - Adding telehealth services approved for use during the Public Health Emergency to the list of permanently authorized telehealth services 2021 CMS Final Rule "Medicare Coverage of Innovative Technology and Definition of Reasonable and Necessary"- advocacy for a new, voluntary Medicare Coverage of Innovative Technology (MCIT) pathway that provides four years of national Medicare coverage for Breakthrough-designated technologies, beginning on the date of FDA market authorization. Medical Device Supply Chain: Implementation of CARES Act and Endless Frontiers Act -- Device Shortages, Resilient Supply Chain, Domestic Incentives and Buy America
Improving Access to Alternative Pain Management Act
Client: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION · Firm: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
Breakthrough Pathway - Legislation to create automatic CMS coverage for devices approved via FDA's breakthrough pathway House/Senate Implementation of Comprehensive Addiction & Recovery Act (CARA) Law to address the National Opioid epidemic. Specifically, Advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain Public Law 115-271 SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act - Specifically, advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain, and medical device's role in the opioid epidemic. HR 1580 to Amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act - Allows psychological evaluation required for certain interventional pain therapies to be conducted via telehealth 2021 Proposed Physician Fee Schedule - Adding telehealth services approved for use during the Public Health Emergency to the list of permanently authorized telehealth services 2022 Physician Fee Schedule - educating Members of Congress on unintended consequences of CMS's proposed update to labor inputs and how they impact medical services with high supply costs relative to labor 2021 CMS Final Rule "Medicare Coverage of Innovative Technology and Definition of Reasonable and Necessary"- advocacy for a new, voluntary Medicare Coverage of Innovative Technology (MCIT) pathway that provides four years of national Medicare coverage for Breakthrough-designated technologies, beginning on the date of FDA market authorization. Medical Device Supply Chain: USICA (S.1260) and Endless Frontier Act (HR2731) and Implementation of CARES Act -- Semiconductor and raw materials shortages, device shortage reporting, resilient supply chain, domestic incentives and Buy America proposals. Medical Device User Fee Amendments (MDUFA V) - once every five year reauthorization of the medical device user fee amendments USICA - advocacy to establish a $29 billion fund at the National Science Foundation to fund research in the areas of AI and medical technology CURES 2.0 Act (H.R. 6000)- 21st Century Cures Act 2.0 - legislation to advance medical research and to foster a new era of medical innovation and prepare for future pandemics and promote health equity
Endless Frontier Act
Client: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION · Firm: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
Breakthrough Pathway - Legislation to create automatic CMS coverage for devices approved via FDA's breakthrough pathway House/Senate Implementation of Comprehensive Addiction & Recovery Act (CARA) Law to address the National Opioid epidemic. Specifically, Advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain Public Law 115-271 SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act - Specifically, advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain, and medical device's role in the opioid epidemic. HR 1580 to Amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act - Allows psychological evaluation required for certain interventional pain therapies to be conducted via telehealth 2021 Proposed Physician Fee Schedule - Adding telehealth services approved for use during the Public Health Emergency to the list of permanently authorized telehealth services 2022 Physician Fee Schedule - educating Members of Congress on unintended consequences of CMS's proposed update to labor inputs and how they impact medical services with high supply costs relative to labor 2021 CMS Final Rule "Medicare Coverage of Innovative Technology and Definition of Reasonable and Necessary"- advocacy for a new, voluntary Medicare Coverage of Innovative Technology (MCIT) pathway that provides four years of national Medicare coverage for Breakthrough-designated technologies, beginning on the date of FDA market authorization. Medical Device Supply Chain: USICA (S.1260) and Endless Frontier Act (HR2731) and Implementation of CARES Act -- Semiconductor and raw materials shortages, device shortage reporting, resilient supply chain, domestic incentives and Buy America proposals. Medical Device User Fee Amendments (MDUFA V) - once every five year reauthorization of the medical device user fee amendments USICA - advocacy to establish a $29 billion fund at the National Science Foundation to fund research in the areas of AI and medical technology CURES 2.0 Act (H.R. 6000)- 21st Century Cures Act 2.0 - legislation to advance medical research and to foster a new era of medical innovation and prepare for future pandemics and promote health equity
Endless Frontier Act
Client: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION · Firm: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
Breakthrough Pathway - Legislation to create automatic CMS coverage for devices approved via FDA's breakthrough pathway House/Senate Implementation of Comprehensive Addiction & Recovery Act (CARA) Law to address the National Opioid epidemic. Specifically, Advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain Public Law 115-271 SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act - Specifically, advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain, and medical device's role in the opioid epidemic. HR 1580 to Amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act - Allows psychological evaluation required for certain interventional pain therapies to be conducted via telehealth 2021 Proposed CMS OPPS Rule - Requesting that CMS not finalized new prior authorization requirements in Medicare Part A. 2021 Proposed Physician Fee Schedule - Adding telehealth services approved for use during the Public Health Emergency to the list of permanently authorized telehealth services 2022 Physician Fee Schedule - educating Members of Congress on unintended consequences of CMS's proposed update to labor inputs and how they impact medical services with high supply costs relative to labor 2021 CMS Final Rule "Medicare Coverage of Innovative Technology and Definition of Reasonable and Necessary"- advocacy for a new, voluntary Medicare Coverage of Innovative Technology (MCIT) pathway that provides four years of national Medicare coverage for Breakthrough-designated technologies, beginning on the date of FDA market authorization. Medical Device Supply Chain: USICA (S.1260) and Endless Frontier Act (HR2731) and Implementation of CARES Act -- Semiconductor and raw materials shortages, device shortage reporting, resilient supply chain, domestic incentives and Buy America proposals. Medical Device User Fee Amendments (MDUFA V) - once every five year reauthorization of the medical device user fee amendments USICA - advocacy to establish a $29 billion fund at the National Science Foundation to fund research in the areas of AI and medical technology CURES 2.0 - 21st Century Cures Act 2.0 - legislation to advance medical research and to foster a new era of medical innovation and prepare for future pandemics and promote health equity
HR 5 the Equality Act - to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex, gender identity, and sexual orientation in a wide variety of areas including public accommodations and facilities, education, federal funding, employment, housing, credit, and the jury system.
HR 5 the Equality Act - to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex, gender identity, and sexual orientation in a wide variety of areas including public accommodations and facilities, education, federal funding, employment, housing, credit, and the jury system.
HR 5 the Equality Act - to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex, gender identity, and sexual orientation in a wide variety of areas including public accommodations and facilities, education, federal funding, employment, housing, credit, and the jury system.
HR 5 the Equality Act - to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex, gender identity, and sexual orientation in a wide variety of areas including public accommodations and facilities, education, federal funding, employment, housing, credit, and the jury system.
Inflation Reduction Act of 2022
Client: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION · Firm: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
Build Back Better Act (BBB) (H.R. 5376) - International tax provisions specifically changes to GILTI (Global Intangible Low-Taxed Income), interest deductions, and R&D expense deductibility
Breakthrough Pathway - Legislation to create automatic CMS coverage for devices approved via FDA's breakthrough pathway House/Senate Implementation of Comprehensive Addiction & Recovery Act (CARA) Law to address the National Opioid epidemic. Specifically, Advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain Public Law 115-271 SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act - Specifically, advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain, and medical device's role in the opioid epidemic. HR 1580 to Amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act - Allows psychological evaluation required for certain interventional pain therapies to be conducted via telehealth 2021 Proposed Physician Fee Schedule - Adding telehealth services approved for use during the Public Health Emergency to the list of permanently authorized telehealth services 2022 Physician Fee Schedule - educating Members of Congress on unintended consequences of CMS's proposed update to labor inputs and how they impact medical services with high supply costs relative to labor 2021 CMS Final Rule "Medicare Coverage of Innovative Technology and Definition of Reasonable and Necessary"- advocacy for a new, voluntary Medicare Coverage of Innovative Technology (MCIT) pathway that provides four years of national Medicare coverage for Breakthrough-designated technologies, beginning on the date of FDA market authorization. Medical Device Supply Chain: USICA (S.1260) and Endless Frontier Act (HR2731) and Implementation of CARES Act -- Semiconductor and raw materials shortages, device shortage reporting, resilient supply chain, domestic incentives and Buy America proposals. Medical Device User Fee Amendments (MDUFA V) - once every five year reauthorization of the medical device user fee amendments USICA - advocacy to establish a $29 billion fund at the National Science Foundation to fund research in the areas of AI and medical technology CURES 2.0 Act (H.R. 6000)- 21st Century Cures Act 2.0 - legislation to advance medical research and to foster a new era of medical innovation and prepare for future pandemics and promote health equity
United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021
Client: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION · Firm: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
Breakthrough Pathway - Legislation to create automatic CMS coverage for devices approved via FDA's breakthrough pathway House/Senate Implementation of Comprehensive Addiction & Recovery Act (CARA) Law to address the National Opioid epidemic. Specifically, Advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain Public Law 115-271 SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act - Specifically, advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain, and medical device's role in the opioid epidemic. HR 1580 to Amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act - Allows psychological evaluation required for certain interventional pain therapies to be conducted via telehealth 2021 Proposed Physician Fee Schedule - Adding telehealth services approved for use during the Public Health Emergency to the list of permanently authorized telehealth services 2022 Physician Fee Schedule - educating Members of Congress on unintended consequences of CMS's proposed update to labor inputs and how they impact medical services with high supply costs relative to labor 2021 CMS Final Rule "Medicare Coverage of Innovative Technology and Definition of Reasonable and Necessary"- advocacy for a new, voluntary Medicare Coverage of Innovative Technology (MCIT) pathway that provides four years of national Medicare coverage for Breakthrough-designated technologies, beginning on the date of FDA market authorization. Medical Device Supply Chain: USICA (S.1260) and Endless Frontier Act (HR2731) and Implementation of CARES Act -- Semiconductor and raw materials shortages, device shortage reporting, resilient supply chain, domestic incentives and Buy America proposals. Medical Device User Fee Amendments (MDUFA V) - once every five year reauthorization of the medical device user fee amendments USICA - advocacy to establish a $29 billion fund at the National Science Foundation to fund research in the areas of AI and medical technology CURES 2.0 Act (H.R. 6000)- 21st Century Cures Act 2.0 - legislation to advance medical research and to foster a new era of medical innovation and prepare for future pandemics and promote health equity
United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021
Client: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION · Firm: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
Breakthrough Pathway - Legislation to create automatic CMS coverage for devices approved via FDA's breakthrough pathway House/Senate Implementation of Comprehensive Addiction & Recovery Act (CARA) Law to address the National Opioid epidemic. Specifically, Advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain Public Law 115-271 SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act - Specifically, advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain, and medical device's role in the opioid epidemic. HR 1580 to Amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act - Allows psychological evaluation required for certain interventional pain therapies to be conducted via telehealth 2021 Proposed CMS OPPS Rule - Requesting that CMS not finalized new prior authorization requirements in Medicare Part A. 2021 Proposed Physician Fee Schedule - Adding telehealth services approved for use during the Public Health Emergency to the list of permanently authorized telehealth services 2022 Physician Fee Schedule - educating Members of Congress on unintended consequences of CMS's proposed update to labor inputs and how they impact medical services with high supply costs relative to labor 2021 CMS Final Rule "Medicare Coverage of Innovative Technology and Definition of Reasonable and Necessary"- advocacy for a new, voluntary Medicare Coverage of Innovative Technology (MCIT) pathway that provides four years of national Medicare coverage for Breakthrough-designated technologies, beginning on the date of FDA market authorization. Medical Device Supply Chain: USICA (S.1260) and Endless Frontier Act (HR2731) and Implementation of CARES Act -- Semiconductor and raw materials shortages, device shortage reporting, resilient supply chain, domestic incentives and Buy America proposals. Medical Device User Fee Amendments (MDUFA V) - once every five year reauthorization of the medical device user fee amendments USICA - advocacy to establish a $29 billion fund at the National Science Foundation to fund research in the areas of AI and medical technology CURES 2.0 - 21st Century Cures Act 2.0 - legislation to advance medical research and to foster a new era of medical innovation and prepare for future pandemics and promote health equity
FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018
Client: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION · Firm: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
Limitations on aircraft transportation of lithium batteries H.R. 4, S. 1405, and Public Law 115-254 - Federal Aviation Administration Re-authorization Act of 2018 - Limitations on aircraft transportation of lithium batteries (House, Senate, Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Admin (PHMSA)) Interim Final Rule (IFR) HM 224I. -Issued by PHMSA to revise Hazardous Materials Regulations for lithium cells & batteries transported by aircraft Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021, (CRRSA) Public Law 116-260 - Advocacy to secure medical device supply chain & prevent device shortages
FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018
Client: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION · Firm: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
Limitations on aircraft transportation of lithium batteries H.R. 4, S. 1405, and Public Law 115-254 - Federal Aviation Administration Re-authorization Act of 2018 - Limitations on aircraft transportation of lithium batteries (House, Senate, Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Admin (PHMSA)) Interim Final Rule (IFR) HM 224I. -Issued by PHMSA to revise Hazardous Materials Regulations for lithium cells & batteries transported by aircraft Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021, (CRRSA) Public Law 116-260 - Advocacy to secure medical device supply chain & prevent device shortages
FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018
Client: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION · Firm: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
Limitations on aircraft transportation of lithium batteries H.R. 4, S. 1405, and Public Law 115-254 - Federal Aviation Administration Re-authorization Act of 2018 - Limitations on aircraft transportation of lithium batteries (House, Senate, Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Admin (PHMSA)) Interim Final Rule (IFR) HM 224I. -Issued by PHMSA to revise Hazardous Materials Regulations for lithium cells & batteries transported by aircraft Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021, (CRRSA) Public Law 116-260 - Advocacy to secure medical device supply chain & prevent device shortages
FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018
Client: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION · Firm: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
Limitations on aircraft transportation of lithium batteries H.R. 4, S. 1405, and Public Law 115-254 - Federal Aviation Administration Re-authorization Act of 2018 - Limitations on aircraft transportation of lithium batteries (House, Senate, Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Admin (PHMSA)) Interim Final Rule (IFR) HM 224I. -Issued by PHMSA to revise Hazardous Materials Regulations for lithium cells & batteries transported by aircraft Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021, (CRRSA) Public Law 116-260 - Advocacy to secure medical device supply chain & prevent device shortages
Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2017
Client: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION · Firm: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
Limitations on aircraft transportation of lithium batteries H.R. 4, S. 1405, and Public Law 115-254 - Federal Aviation Administration Re-authorization Act of 2018 - Limitations on aircraft transportation of lithium batteries (House, Senate, Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Admin (PHMSA)) Interim Final Rule (IFR) HM 224I. -Issued by PHMSA to revise Hazardous Materials Regulations for lithium cells & batteries transported by aircraft Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021, (CRRSA) Public Law 116-260 - Advocacy to secure medical device supply chain & prevent device shortages
Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2017
Client: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION · Firm: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
Limitations on aircraft transportation of lithium batteries H.R. 4, S. 1405, and Public Law 115-254 - Federal Aviation Administration Re-authorization Act of 2018 - Limitations on aircraft transportation of lithium batteries (House, Senate, Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Admin (PHMSA)) Interim Final Rule (IFR) HM 224I. -Issued by PHMSA to revise Hazardous Materials Regulations for lithium cells & batteries transported by aircraft Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021, (CRRSA) Public Law 116-260 - Advocacy to secure medical device supply chain & prevent device shortages
Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2017
Client: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION · Firm: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
Limitations on aircraft transportation of lithium batteries H.R. 4, S. 1405, and Public Law 115-254 - Federal Aviation Administration Re-authorization Act of 2018 - Limitations on aircraft transportation of lithium batteries (House, Senate, Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Admin (PHMSA)) Interim Final Rule (IFR) HM 224I. -Issued by PHMSA to revise Hazardous Materials Regulations for lithium cells & batteries transported by aircraft Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021, (CRRSA) Public Law 116-260 - Advocacy to secure medical device supply chain & prevent device shortages
Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2017
Client: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION · Firm: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
Limitations on aircraft transportation of lithium batteries H.R. 4, S. 1405, and Public Law 115-254 - Federal Aviation Administration Re-authorization Act of 2018 - Limitations on aircraft transportation of lithium batteries (House, Senate, Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Admin (PHMSA)) Interim Final Rule (IFR) HM 224I. -Issued by PHMSA to revise Hazardous Materials Regulations for lithium cells & batteries transported by aircraft Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021, (CRRSA) Public Law 116-260 - Advocacy to secure medical device supply chain & prevent device shortages
Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020
Client: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION · Firm: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
FDA/CMS Breakthrough Pathway - Legislation to harmonize CMS Reimbursement with FDA Approval to speed products' market introduction House/Senate Implementation of Comprehensive Addiction & Recovery Act (CARA) Law to address the National Opioid epidemic. Specifically, Advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain Public Law 115-271 SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act - Specifically, advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain, and medical device's role in the opioid epidemic. HR 3417 Better Act- Modifications to legislation to streamline access to medical device interventions by employing telehealth 2020 proposed OPPS rule- Telehealth and C-APC changes for Interspinous Decompression Labor HHS bill HR 1865 - Advocacy for C-APC changes HR 5833 to Amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act - Allows psychological evaluation required for preauthorization for certain interventional pain therapies to be conducted via telehealth Public Law 116-136 Coronavirus Aid Relief & Economic Security (CARES) Act - Legislation to support businesses of all sizes, cash support for citizens, and monetary relief for health care providers & hospitals, telehealth expansion. Specifically, advocacy for funding to help health providers offset expenses and lost revenue related to the pandemic; medical device shortages reporting for public health emergencies, grants for COVID-19 medical countermeasures; and air transport provisions to maintain medical device supply chain. Yet-to-be released COVID Stimulus Bill (House & Senate):Emergency waiver to increase the frequency of application review of CMS's New Tech Add-on Payment program during the Public Health Emergency
Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020
Client: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION · Firm: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
FDA/CMS Breakthrough Pathway - Legislation to harmonize CMS Reimbursement with FDA Approval to speed products' market introduction House/Senate Implementation of Comprehensive Addiction & Recovery Act (CARA) Law to address the National Opioid epidemic. Specifically, Advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain Public Law 115-271 SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act - Specifically, advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain, and medical device's role in the opioid epidemic. HR 3417 Better Act - Modifications to legislation to streamline access to medical device interventions by employing telehealth 2020 proposed OPPS rule - Telehealth and C-APC changes for Interspinous Decompression Labor HHS bill HR 1865 - Advocacy for C-APC changes HR 5833 to Amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act - Allows psychological evaluation required for preauthorization for certain interventional pain therapies to be conducted via telehealth Public Law 116-136 Coronavirus Aid Relief & Economic Security (CARES) Act - Legislation to support businesses of all sizes, cash support for citizens, and monetary relief for health care providers & hospitals, telehealth expansion. Specifically, advocacy for funding to help health providers offset expenses and lost revenue related to the pandemic; medical device shortages reporting for public health emergencies, grants for COVID-19 medical countermeasures; and air transport provisions to maintain medical device supply chain. Yet-to-be released COVID Stimulus Bill (House & Senate): Emergency waiver to increase the frequency of application review of CMS's New Tech Add-on Payment program during the Public Health Emergency 2021 Proposed CMS OPPS Rule - Requesting that CMS not finalized new prior authorization requirements in Medicare Part A. 2021 Proposed Physician Fee Schedule - Adding telehealth services approved for use during the Public Health Emergency to the list of permanently authorized telehealth services S4473/HR7956 Critical Medical Infrastructure Right to Repair Act of 2020 - To allow non-manufacturer repair technicians to maintain and repair essential medical equipment during the COVID-19 pandemic, and temporarily suspend restrictions.
Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020
Client: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION · Firm: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
FDA/CMS Breakthrough Pathway - Legislation to harmonize CMS Reimbursement with FDA Approval to speed products' market introduction House/Senate Implementation of Comprehensive Addiction & Recovery Act (CARA) Law to address the National Opioid epidemic. Specifically, Advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain Public Law 115-271 SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act - Specifically, advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain, and medical device's role in the opioid epidemic. HR 3417 Better Act - Modifications to legislation to streamline access to medical device interventions by employing telehealth 2020 proposed OPPS rule - Telehealth and C-APC changes for Interspinous Decompression Labor HHS bill HR 1865 - Advocacy for C-APC changes HR 5833 to Amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act - Allows psychological evaluation required for preauthorization for certain interventional pain therapies to be conducted via telehealth Public Law 116-136 Coronavirus Aid Relief & Economic Security (CARES) Act - Legislation to support businesses of all sizes, cash support for citizens, and monetary relief for health care providers & hospitals, telehealth expansion. Specifically, advocacy for funding to help health providers offset expenses and lost revenue related to the pandemic; medical device shortages reporting for public health emergencies, grants for COVID-19 medical countermeasures; and air transport provisions to maintain medical device supply chain. Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021, (CRRSA) Public Law 116-260: Emergency waiver to increase the frequency of application review of CMS's New Tech Add-on Payment program during the Public Health Emergency 2021 Proposed CMS OPPS Rule - Requesting that CMS not finalized new prior authorization requirements in Medicare Part A. 2021 Proposed Physician Fee Schedule - Adding telehealth services approved for use during the Public Health Emergency to the list of permanently authorized telehealth services S4473/HR7956 Critical Medical Infrastructure Right to Repair Act of 2020 - To allow non-manufacturer repair technicians to maintain and repair essential medical equipment during the COVID-19 pandemic, and temporarily suspend restrictions. 2021 CMS Final Rule "Medicare Coverage of Innovative Technology and Definition of Reasonable and Necessary"- advocacy for a new, voluntary Medicare Coverage of Innovative Technology (MCIT) pathway that provides four years of national Medicare coverage for Breakthrough-designated technologies, beginning on the date of FDA market authorization.
Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020
Client: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION · Firm: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
FDA/CMS Breakthrough Pathway - Legislation to harmonize CMS Reimbursement with FDA Approval to speed products' market introduction House/Senate Implementation of Comprehensive Addiction & Recovery Act (CARA) Law to address the National Opioid epidemic. Specifically, Advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain Public Law 115-271 SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act - Specifically, advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain, and medical device's role in the opioid epidemic. HR 3417 Better Act- Modifications to legislation to streamline access to medical device interventions by employing telehealth 2020 proposed OPPS rule- Telehealth and C-APC changes for Interspinous Decompression Labor HHS bill HR 1865 - Advocacy for C-APC changes HR 5833 to Amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act - Allows psychological evaluation required for preauthorization for certain interventional pain therapies to be conducted via telehealth Public Law 116-136 Coronavirus Aid Relief & Economic Security (CARES) Act - Legislation to support businesses of all sizes, cash support for citizens, and monetary relief for health care providers & hospitals, telehealth expansion. Specifically, advocacy for funding to help health providers offset expenses and lost revenue related to the pandemic; medical device shortages reporting for public health emergencies, grants for COVID-19 medical countermeasures; and air transport provisions to maintain medical device supply chain.
BETTER Act of 2019
Client: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION · Firm: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
FDA/CMS Breakthrough Pathway - Legislation to harmonize CMS Reimbursement with FDA Approval to speed products' market introduction House/Senate Implementation of Comprehensive Addiction & Recovery Act (CARA) Law to address the National Opioid epidemic. Specifically, Advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain Public Law 115-271 SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act - Specifically, advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain, and medical device's role in the opioid epidemic. HR 3417 Better Act- Modifications to legislation to streamline access to medical device interventions by employing telehealth 2020 proposed OPPS rule- Telehealth and C-APC changes for Interspinous Decompression Labor HHS bill HR 1865 - Advocacy for C-APC changes HR 5833 to Amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act - Allows psychological evaluation required for preauthorization for certain interventional pain therapies to be conducted via telehealth Public Law 116-136 Coronavirus Aid Relief & Economic Security (CARES) Act - Legislation to support businesses of all sizes, cash support for citizens, and monetary relief for health care providers & hospitals, telehealth expansion. Specifically, advocacy for funding to help health providers offset expenses and lost revenue related to the pandemic; medical device shortages reporting for public health emergencies, grants for COVID-19 medical countermeasures; and air transport provisions to maintain medical device supply chain.
BETTER Act of 2019
Client: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION · Firm: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
FDA/CMS Breakthrough Pathway - Legislation to harmonize CMS Reimbursement with FDA Approval to speed products' market introduction House/Senate Implementation of Comprehensive Addiction & Recovery Act (CARA) Law to address the National Opioid epidemic. Specifically, Advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain Public Law 115-271 SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act - Specifically, advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain, and medical device's role in the opioid epidemic. HR 3417 Better Act- Modifications to legislation to streamline access to medical device interventions by employing telehealth 2020 proposed OPPS rule- Telehealth and C-APC changes for Interspinous Decompression Labor HHS bill HR 1865 - Advocacy for C-APC changes HR 5833 to Amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act - Allows psychological evaluation required for preauthorization for certain interventional pain therapies to be conducted via telehealth Public Law 116-136 Coronavirus Aid Relief & Economic Security (CARES) Act - Legislation to support businesses of all sizes, cash support for citizens, and monetary relief for health care providers & hospitals, telehealth expansion. Specifically, advocacy for funding to help health providers offset expenses and lost revenue related to the pandemic; medical device shortages reporting for public health emergencies, grants for COVID-19 medical countermeasures; and air transport provisions to maintain medical device supply chain. Yet-to-be released COVID Stimulus Bill (House & Senate):Emergency waiver to increase the frequency of application review of CMS's New Tech Add-on Payment program during the Public Health Emergency
BETTER Act of 2019
Client: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION · Firm: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
FDA/CMS Breakthrough Pathway - Legislation to harmonize CMS Reimbursement with FDA Approval to speed products' market introduction House/Senate Implementation of Comprehensive Addiction & Recovery Act (CARA) Law to address the National Opioid epidemic. Specifically, Advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain Public Law 115-271 SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act - Specifically, advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain, and medical device's role in the opioid epidemic. HR 3417 Better Act - Modifications to legislation to streamline access to medical device interventions by employing telehealth 2020 proposed OPPS rule - Telehealth and C-APC changes for Interspinous Decompression Labor HHS bill HR 1865 - Advocacy for C-APC changes HR 5833 to Amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act - Allows psychological evaluation required for preauthorization for certain interventional pain therapies to be conducted via telehealth Public Law 116-136 Coronavirus Aid Relief & Economic Security (CARES) Act - Legislation to support businesses of all sizes, cash support for citizens, and monetary relief for health care providers & hospitals, telehealth expansion. Specifically, advocacy for funding to help health providers offset expenses and lost revenue related to the pandemic; medical device shortages reporting for public health emergencies, grants for COVID-19 medical countermeasures; and air transport provisions to maintain medical device supply chain. Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021, (CRRSA) Public Law 116-260: Emergency waiver to increase the frequency of application review of CMS's New Tech Add-on Payment program during the Public Health Emergency 2021 Proposed CMS OPPS Rule - Requesting that CMS not finalized new prior authorization requirements in Medicare Part A. 2021 Proposed Physician Fee Schedule - Adding telehealth services approved for use during the Public Health Emergency to the list of permanently authorized telehealth services S4473/HR7956 Critical Medical Infrastructure Right to Repair Act of 2020 - To allow non-manufacturer repair technicians to maintain and repair essential medical equipment during the COVID-19 pandemic, and temporarily suspend restrictions. 2021 CMS Final Rule "Medicare Coverage of Innovative Technology and Definition of Reasonable and Necessary"- advocacy for a new, voluntary Medicare Coverage of Innovative Technology (MCIT) pathway that provides four years of national Medicare coverage for Breakthrough-designated technologies, beginning on the date of FDA market authorization.
BETTER Act of 2019
Client: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION · Firm: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
FDA/CMS Breakthrough Pathway - Legislation to harmonize CMS Reimbursement with FDA Approval to speed products' market introduction House/Senate Implementation of Comprehensive Addiction & Recovery Act (CARA) Law to address the National Opioid epidemic. Specifically, Advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain Public Law 115-271 SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act - Specifically, advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain, and medical device's role in the opioid epidemic. HR 3417 Better Act - Modifications to legislation to streamline access to medical device interventions by employing telehealth 2020 proposed OPPS rule - Telehealth and C-APC changes for Interspinous Decompression Labor HHS bill HR 1865 - Advocacy for C-APC changes HR 5833 to Amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act - Allows psychological evaluation required for preauthorization for certain interventional pain therapies to be conducted via telehealth Public Law 116-136 Coronavirus Aid Relief & Economic Security (CARES) Act - Legislation to support businesses of all sizes, cash support for citizens, and monetary relief for health care providers & hospitals, telehealth expansion. Specifically, advocacy for funding to help health providers offset expenses and lost revenue related to the pandemic; medical device shortages reporting for public health emergencies, grants for COVID-19 medical countermeasures; and air transport provisions to maintain medical device supply chain. Yet-to-be released COVID Stimulus Bill (House & Senate): Emergency waiver to increase the frequency of application review of CMS's New Tech Add-on Payment program during the Public Health Emergency 2021 Proposed CMS OPPS Rule - Requesting that CMS not finalized new prior authorization requirements in Medicare Part A. 2021 Proposed Physician Fee Schedule - Adding telehealth services approved for use during the Public Health Emergency to the list of permanently authorized telehealth services S4473/HR7956 Critical Medical Infrastructure Right to Repair Act of 2020 - To allow non-manufacturer repair technicians to maintain and repair essential medical equipment during the COVID-19 pandemic, and temporarily suspend restrictions.
HR 5 the Equality Act - to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex, gender identity, and sexual orientation in a wide variety of areas including public accommodations and facilities, education, federal funding, employment, housing, credit, and the jury system.
HR 5 the Equality Act - to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex, gender identity, and sexual orientation in a wide variety of areas including public accommodations and facilities, education, federal funding, employment, housing, credit, and the jury system.
HR 5 the Equality Act - to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex, gender identity, and sexual orientation in a wide variety of areas including public accommodations and facilities, education, federal funding, employment, housing, credit, and the jury system.
HR 5 the Equality Act - to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex, gender identity, and sexual orientation in a wide variety of areas including public accommodations and facilities, education, federal funding, employment, housing, credit, and the jury system.
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to permit the use of certain psychological evaluation via telehealth for Medicare coverage of neurostimulation services for the treatment of chronic pain.
Client: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION · Firm: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
FDA/CMS Breakthrough Pathway - Legislation to harmonize CMS Reimbursement with FDA Approval to speed products' market introduction House/Senate Implementation of Comprehensive Addiction & Recovery Act (CARA) Law to address the National Opioid epidemic. Specifically, Advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain Public Law 115-271 SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act - Specifically, advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain, and medical device's role in the opioid epidemic. HR 3417 Better Act- Modifications to legislation to streamline access to medical device interventions by employing telehealth 2020 proposed OPPS rule- Telehealth and C-APC changes for Interspinous Decompression Labor HHS bill HR 1865 - Advocacy for C-APC changes HR 5833 to Amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act - Allows psychological evaluation required for preauthorization for certain interventional pain therapies to be conducted via telehealth Public Law 116-136 Coronavirus Aid Relief & Economic Security (CARES) Act - Legislation to support businesses of all sizes, cash support for citizens, and monetary relief for health care providers & hospitals, telehealth expansion. Specifically, advocacy for funding to help health providers offset expenses and lost revenue related to the pandemic; medical device shortages reporting for public health emergencies, grants for COVID-19 medical countermeasures; and air transport provisions to maintain medical device supply chain. Yet-to-be released COVID Stimulus Bill (House & Senate):Emergency waiver to increase the frequency of application review of CMS's New Tech Add-on Payment program during the Public Health Emergency
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to permit the use of certain psychological evaluation via telehealth for Medicare coverage of neurostimulation services for the treatment of chronic pain.
Client: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION · Firm: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
FDA/CMS Breakthrough Pathway - Legislation to harmonize CMS Reimbursement with FDA Approval to speed products' market introduction House/Senate Implementation of Comprehensive Addiction & Recovery Act (CARA) Law to address the National Opioid epidemic. Specifically, Advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain Public Law 115-271 SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act - Specifically, advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain, and medical device's role in the opioid epidemic. HR 3417 Better Act - Modifications to legislation to streamline access to medical device interventions by employing telehealth 2020 proposed OPPS rule - Telehealth and C-APC changes for Interspinous Decompression Labor HHS bill HR 1865 - Advocacy for C-APC changes HR 5833 to Amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act - Allows psychological evaluation required for preauthorization for certain interventional pain therapies to be conducted via telehealth Public Law 116-136 Coronavirus Aid Relief & Economic Security (CARES) Act - Legislation to support businesses of all sizes, cash support for citizens, and monetary relief for health care providers & hospitals, telehealth expansion. Specifically, advocacy for funding to help health providers offset expenses and lost revenue related to the pandemic; medical device shortages reporting for public health emergencies, grants for COVID-19 medical countermeasures; and air transport provisions to maintain medical device supply chain. Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021, (CRRSA) Public Law 116-260: Emergency waiver to increase the frequency of application review of CMS's New Tech Add-on Payment program during the Public Health Emergency 2021 Proposed CMS OPPS Rule - Requesting that CMS not finalized new prior authorization requirements in Medicare Part A. 2021 Proposed Physician Fee Schedule - Adding telehealth services approved for use during the Public Health Emergency to the list of permanently authorized telehealth services S4473/HR7956 Critical Medical Infrastructure Right to Repair Act of 2020 - To allow non-manufacturer repair technicians to maintain and repair essential medical equipment during the COVID-19 pandemic, and temporarily suspend restrictions. 2021 CMS Final Rule "Medicare Coverage of Innovative Technology and Definition of Reasonable and Necessary"- advocacy for a new, voluntary Medicare Coverage of Innovative Technology (MCIT) pathway that provides four years of national Medicare coverage for Breakthrough-designated technologies, beginning on the date of FDA market authorization.
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to permit the use of certain psychological evaluation via telehealth for Medicare coverage of neurostimulation services for the treatment of chronic pain.
Client: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION · Firm: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
FDA/CMS Breakthrough Pathway - Legislation to harmonize CMS Reimbursement with FDA Approval to speed products' market introduction House/Senate Implementation of Comprehensive Addiction & Recovery Act (CARA) Law to address the National Opioid epidemic. Specifically, Advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain Public Law 115-271 SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act - Specifically, advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain, and medical device's role in the opioid epidemic. HR 3417 Better Act - Modifications to legislation to streamline access to medical device interventions by employing telehealth 2020 proposed OPPS rule - Telehealth and C-APC changes for Interspinous Decompression Labor HHS bill HR 1865 - Advocacy for C-APC changes HR 5833 to Amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act - Allows psychological evaluation required for preauthorization for certain interventional pain therapies to be conducted via telehealth Public Law 116-136 Coronavirus Aid Relief & Economic Security (CARES) Act - Legislation to support businesses of all sizes, cash support for citizens, and monetary relief for health care providers & hospitals, telehealth expansion. Specifically, advocacy for funding to help health providers offset expenses and lost revenue related to the pandemic; medical device shortages reporting for public health emergencies, grants for COVID-19 medical countermeasures; and air transport provisions to maintain medical device supply chain. Yet-to-be released COVID Stimulus Bill (House & Senate): Emergency waiver to increase the frequency of application review of CMS's New Tech Add-on Payment program during the Public Health Emergency 2021 Proposed CMS OPPS Rule - Requesting that CMS not finalized new prior authorization requirements in Medicare Part A. 2021 Proposed Physician Fee Schedule - Adding telehealth services approved for use during the Public Health Emergency to the list of permanently authorized telehealth services S4473/HR7956 Critical Medical Infrastructure Right to Repair Act of 2020 - To allow non-manufacturer repair technicians to maintain and repair essential medical equipment during the COVID-19 pandemic, and temporarily suspend restrictions.
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to permit the use of certain psychological evaluation via telehealth for Medicare coverage of neurostimulation services for the treatment of chronic pain.
Client: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION · Firm: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
FDA/CMS Breakthrough Pathway - Legislation to harmonize CMS Reimbursement with FDA Approval to speed products' market introduction House/Senate Implementation of Comprehensive Addiction & Recovery Act (CARA) Law to address the National Opioid epidemic. Specifically, Advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain Public Law 115-271 SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act - Specifically, advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain, and medical device's role in the opioid epidemic. HR 3417 Better Act- Modifications to legislation to streamline access to medical device interventions by employing telehealth 2020 proposed OPPS rule- Telehealth and C-APC changes for Interspinous Decompression Labor HHS bill HR 1865 - Advocacy for C-APC changes HR 5833 to Amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act - Allows psychological evaluation required for preauthorization for certain interventional pain therapies to be conducted via telehealth Public Law 116-136 Coronavirus Aid Relief & Economic Security (CARES) Act - Legislation to support businesses of all sizes, cash support for citizens, and monetary relief for health care providers & hospitals, telehealth expansion. Specifically, advocacy for funding to help health providers offset expenses and lost revenue related to the pandemic; medical device shortages reporting for public health emergencies, grants for COVID-19 medical countermeasures; and air transport provisions to maintain medical device supply chain.
Critical Medical Infrastructure Right-to-Repair Act of 2020
Client: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION · Firm: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
FDA/CMS Breakthrough Pathway - Legislation to harmonize CMS Reimbursement with FDA Approval to speed products' market introduction House/Senate Implementation of Comprehensive Addiction & Recovery Act (CARA) Law to address the National Opioid epidemic. Specifically, Advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain Public Law 115-271 SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act - Specifically, advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain, and medical device's role in the opioid epidemic. HR 3417 Better Act - Modifications to legislation to streamline access to medical device interventions by employing telehealth 2020 proposed OPPS rule - Telehealth and C-APC changes for Interspinous Decompression Labor HHS bill HR 1865 - Advocacy for C-APC changes HR 5833 to Amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act - Allows psychological evaluation required for preauthorization for certain interventional pain therapies to be conducted via telehealth Public Law 116-136 Coronavirus Aid Relief & Economic Security (CARES) Act - Legislation to support businesses of all sizes, cash support for citizens, and monetary relief for health care providers & hospitals, telehealth expansion. Specifically, advocacy for funding to help health providers offset expenses and lost revenue related to the pandemic; medical device shortages reporting for public health emergencies, grants for COVID-19 medical countermeasures; and air transport provisions to maintain medical device supply chain. Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021, (CRRSA) Public Law 116-260: Emergency waiver to increase the frequency of application review of CMS's New Tech Add-on Payment program during the Public Health Emergency 2021 Proposed CMS OPPS Rule - Requesting that CMS not finalized new prior authorization requirements in Medicare Part A. 2021 Proposed Physician Fee Schedule - Adding telehealth services approved for use during the Public Health Emergency to the list of permanently authorized telehealth services S4473/HR7956 Critical Medical Infrastructure Right to Repair Act of 2020 - To allow non-manufacturer repair technicians to maintain and repair essential medical equipment during the COVID-19 pandemic, and temporarily suspend restrictions. 2021 CMS Final Rule "Medicare Coverage of Innovative Technology and Definition of Reasonable and Necessary"- advocacy for a new, voluntary Medicare Coverage of Innovative Technology (MCIT) pathway that provides four years of national Medicare coverage for Breakthrough-designated technologies, beginning on the date of FDA market authorization.
Critical Medical Infrastructure Right-to-Repair Act of 2020
Client: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION · Firm: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
FDA/CMS Breakthrough Pathway - Legislation to harmonize CMS Reimbursement with FDA Approval to speed products' market introduction House/Senate Implementation of Comprehensive Addiction & Recovery Act (CARA) Law to address the National Opioid epidemic. Specifically, Advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain Public Law 115-271 SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act - Specifically, advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain, and medical device's role in the opioid epidemic. HR 3417 Better Act - Modifications to legislation to streamline access to medical device interventions by employing telehealth 2020 proposed OPPS rule - Telehealth and C-APC changes for Interspinous Decompression Labor HHS bill HR 1865 - Advocacy for C-APC changes HR 5833 to Amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act - Allows psychological evaluation required for preauthorization for certain interventional pain therapies to be conducted via telehealth Public Law 116-136 Coronavirus Aid Relief & Economic Security (CARES) Act - Legislation to support businesses of all sizes, cash support for citizens, and monetary relief for health care providers & hospitals, telehealth expansion. Specifically, advocacy for funding to help health providers offset expenses and lost revenue related to the pandemic; medical device shortages reporting for public health emergencies, grants for COVID-19 medical countermeasures; and air transport provisions to maintain medical device supply chain. Yet-to-be released COVID Stimulus Bill (House & Senate): Emergency waiver to increase the frequency of application review of CMS's New Tech Add-on Payment program during the Public Health Emergency 2021 Proposed CMS OPPS Rule - Requesting that CMS not finalized new prior authorization requirements in Medicare Part A. 2021 Proposed Physician Fee Schedule - Adding telehealth services approved for use during the Public Health Emergency to the list of permanently authorized telehealth services S4473/HR7956 Critical Medical Infrastructure Right to Repair Act of 2020 - To allow non-manufacturer repair technicians to maintain and repair essential medical equipment during the COVID-19 pandemic, and temporarily suspend restrictions.
Critical Medical Infrastructure Right-to-Repair Act of 2020
Client: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION · Firm: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
FDA/CMS Breakthrough Pathway - Legislation to harmonize CMS Reimbursement with FDA Approval to speed products' market introduction House/Senate Implementation of Comprehensive Addiction & Recovery Act (CARA) Law to address the National Opioid epidemic. Specifically, Advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain Public Law 115-271 SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act - Specifically, advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain, and medical device's role in the opioid epidemic. HR 3417 Better Act - Modifications to legislation to streamline access to medical device interventions by employing telehealth 2020 proposed OPPS rule - Telehealth and C-APC changes for Interspinous Decompression Labor HHS bill HR 1865 - Advocacy for C-APC changes HR 5833 to Amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act - Allows psychological evaluation required for preauthorization for certain interventional pain therapies to be conducted via telehealth Public Law 116-136 Coronavirus Aid Relief & Economic Security (CARES) Act - Legislation to support businesses of all sizes, cash support for citizens, and monetary relief for health care providers & hospitals, telehealth expansion. Specifically, advocacy for funding to help health providers offset expenses and lost revenue related to the pandemic; medical device shortages reporting for public health emergencies, grants for COVID-19 medical countermeasures; and air transport provisions to maintain medical device supply chain. Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021, (CRRSA) Public Law 116-260: Emergency waiver to increase the frequency of application review of CMS's New Tech Add-on Payment program during the Public Health Emergency 2021 Proposed CMS OPPS Rule - Requesting that CMS not finalized new prior authorization requirements in Medicare Part A. 2021 Proposed Physician Fee Schedule - Adding telehealth services approved for use during the Public Health Emergency to the list of permanently authorized telehealth services S4473/HR7956 Critical Medical Infrastructure Right to Repair Act of 2020 - To allow non-manufacturer repair technicians to maintain and repair essential medical equipment during the COVID-19 pandemic, and temporarily suspend restrictions. 2021 CMS Final Rule "Medicare Coverage of Innovative Technology and Definition of Reasonable and Necessary"- advocacy for a new, voluntary Medicare Coverage of Innovative Technology (MCIT) pathway that provides four years of national Medicare coverage for Breakthrough-designated technologies, beginning on the date of FDA market authorization.
Critical Medical Infrastructure Right-to-Repair Act of 2020
Client: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION · Firm: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
FDA/CMS Breakthrough Pathway - Legislation to harmonize CMS Reimbursement with FDA Approval to speed products' market introduction House/Senate Implementation of Comprehensive Addiction & Recovery Act (CARA) Law to address the National Opioid epidemic. Specifically, Advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain Public Law 115-271 SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act - Specifically, advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain, and medical device's role in the opioid epidemic. HR 3417 Better Act - Modifications to legislation to streamline access to medical device interventions by employing telehealth 2020 proposed OPPS rule - Telehealth and C-APC changes for Interspinous Decompression Labor HHS bill HR 1865 - Advocacy for C-APC changes HR 5833 to Amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act - Allows psychological evaluation required for preauthorization for certain interventional pain therapies to be conducted via telehealth Public Law 116-136 Coronavirus Aid Relief & Economic Security (CARES) Act - Legislation to support businesses of all sizes, cash support for citizens, and monetary relief for health care providers & hospitals, telehealth expansion. Specifically, advocacy for funding to help health providers offset expenses and lost revenue related to the pandemic; medical device shortages reporting for public health emergencies, grants for COVID-19 medical countermeasures; and air transport provisions to maintain medical device supply chain. Yet-to-be released COVID Stimulus Bill (House & Senate): Emergency waiver to increase the frequency of application review of CMS's New Tech Add-on Payment program during the Public Health Emergency 2021 Proposed CMS OPPS Rule - Requesting that CMS not finalized new prior authorization requirements in Medicare Part A. 2021 Proposed Physician Fee Schedule - Adding telehealth services approved for use during the Public Health Emergency to the list of permanently authorized telehealth services S4473/HR7956 Critical Medical Infrastructure Right to Repair Act of 2020 - To allow non-manufacturer repair technicians to maintain and repair essential medical equipment during the COVID-19 pandemic, and temporarily suspend restrictions.
FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018
Client: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION · Firm: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
Limitations on aircraft transportation of lithium batteries H.R. 4, S. 1405, and Public Law 115-254 - Federal Aviation Administration Re-authorization Act of 2018 - Limitations on aircraft transportation of lithium batteries (House, Senate, Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Admin (PHMSA)) Interim Final Rule (IFR) HM 224I. -Issued by PHMSA to revise Hazardous Materials Regulations for lithium cells & batteries transported by aircraft
FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018
Client: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION · Firm: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
Limitations on aircraft transportation of lithium batteries H.R. 4, S. 1405, and Public Law 115-254 - Federal Aviation Administration Re-authorization Act of 2018 - Limitations on aircraft transportation of lithium batteries (House, Senate, Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Admin (PHMSA)) Interim Final Rule (IFR) HM 224I. -Issued by PHMSA to revise Hazardous Materials Regulations for lithium cells & batteries transported by aircraft Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021, (CRRSA) Public Law 116-260 - Advocacy to secure medical device supply chain & prevent device shortages
FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018
Client: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION · Firm: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
Limitations on aircraft transportation of lithium batteries H.R. 4, S. 1405, and Public Law 115-254 - Federal Aviation Administration Re-authorization Act of 2018 - Limitations on aircraft transportation of lithium batteries (House, Senate, Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Admin (PHMSA)) Interim Final Rule (IFR) HM 224I. -Issued by PHMSA to revise Hazardous Materials Regulations for lithium cells & batteries transported by aircraft Yet-to-be released COVID Stimulus Bill (House & Senate)- Advocacy to secure medical device supply chain & prevent device shortages
FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018
Client: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION · Firm: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
Limitations on aircraft transportation of lithium batteries H.R. 4, S. 1405, and Public Law 115-254 - Federal Aviation Administration Re-authorization Act of 2018 - Limitations on aircraft transportation of lithium batteries (House, Senate, Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Admin (PHMSA)) Interim Final Rule (IFR) HM 224I.
Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2017
Client: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION · Firm: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
Limitations on aircraft transportation of lithium batteries H.R. 4, S. 1405, and Public Law 115-254 - Federal Aviation Administration Re-authorization Act of 2018 - Limitations on aircraft transportation of lithium batteries (House, Senate, Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Admin (PHMSA)) Interim Final Rule (IFR) HM 224I. -Issued by PHMSA to revise Hazardous Materials Regulations for lithium cells & batteries transported by aircraft Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021, (CRRSA) Public Law 116-260 - Advocacy to secure medical device supply chain & prevent device shortages
Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2017
Client: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION · Firm: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
Limitations on aircraft transportation of lithium batteries H.R. 4, S. 1405, and Public Law 115-254 - Federal Aviation Administration Re-authorization Act of 2018 - Limitations on aircraft transportation of lithium batteries (House, Senate, Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Admin (PHMSA)) Interim Final Rule (IFR) HM 224I.
Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2017
Client: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION · Firm: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
Limitations on aircraft transportation of lithium batteries H.R. 4, S. 1405, and Public Law 115-254 - Federal Aviation Administration Re-authorization Act of 2018 - Limitations on aircraft transportation of lithium batteries (House, Senate, Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Admin (PHMSA)) Interim Final Rule (IFR) HM 224I. -Issued by PHMSA to revise Hazardous Materials Regulations for lithium cells & batteries transported by aircraft Yet-to-be released COVID Stimulus Bill (House & Senate)- Advocacy to secure medical device supply chain & prevent device shortages
Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2017
Client: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION · Firm: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
Limitations on aircraft transportation of lithium batteries H.R. 4, S. 1405, and Public Law 115-254 - Federal Aviation Administration Re-authorization Act of 2018 - Limitations on aircraft transportation of lithium batteries (House, Senate, Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Admin (PHMSA)) Interim Final Rule (IFR) HM 224I. -Issued by PHMSA to revise Hazardous Materials Regulations for lithium cells & batteries transported by aircraft
Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020
Client: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION · Firm: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
FDA/CMS Breakthrough Pathway - Legislation to harmonize CMS Reimbursement with FDA Approval to speed products' market introduction House/Senate Implementation of Comprehensive Addiction & Recovery Act (CARA) Law to address the National Opioid epidemic. Specifically, Advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain Public Law 115-271 SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act - Specifically, advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain, and medical device's role in the opioid epidemic. HR 3417 Better Act- Modifications to legislation to streamline access to medical device interventions by employing telehealth 2020 proposed OPPS rule- Telehealth and C-APC changes for Interspinous Decompression Labor HHS bill HR 1865 - Advocacy for C-APC changes
Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020
Client: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION · Firm: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
Public Law 115-97 - Implementation of Comprehensive/Corporate Tax Reform - Includes lower corporate tax rate, research credit transition, base erosion, International Tax Reform Provisions, and tax Extender Provisions S.692 Protect Medical Innovation Act of 2019 - Bill to repeal the 2.3% Medical Device Tax HR 2207 - House companion bill to repeal the 2.3% Medical Device Tax HR 1865 Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020 - House end of year spending bill which included repeal of the 2.3% Medical Device Tax
Protect Medical Innovation Act of 2019
Client: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION · Firm: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
Public Law 115-97 - Implementation of Comprehensive/Corporate Tax Reform - Includes lower corporate tax rate, research credit transition, base erosion, International Tax Reform Provisions, and tax Extender Provisions S.692 Protect Medical Innovation Act of 2019 - Bill to repeal the 2.3% Medical Device Tax HR 2207 - House companion bill to repeal the 2.3% Medical Device Tax HR 1865 Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020 - House end of year spending bill which included repeal of the 2.3% Medical Device Tax
Protect Medical Innovation Act of 2019
Client: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION · Firm: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
Public Law 115-97 - Implementation of Comprehensive/Corporate Tax Reform - Includes lower corporate tax rate, research credit transition, base erosion, International Tax Reform Provisions, and tax Extender Provisions S.692 Protect Medical Innovation Act of 2019 - Bill to repeal the 2.3% Medical Device Tax HR 2207 - House companion bill to repeal the 2.3% Medical Device Tax
Protect Medical Innovation Act of 2019
Client: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION · Firm: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
Public Law 115-97 - Implementation of Comprehensive/Corporate Tax Reform - Includes lower corporate tax rate, research credit transition, base erosion, International Tax Reform Provisions, and tax Extender Provisions S.692 Protect Medical Innovation Act of 2019 - Bill to repeal the 2.3% Medical Device Tax HR 2207 - House companion bill to repeal the 2.3% Medical Device Tax
Protect Medical Innovation Act of 2019
Client: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION · Firm: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
Public Law 115-97 - Implementation of Comprehensive/Corporate Tax Reform - Includes lower corporate tax rate, research credit transition, base erosion, International Tax Reform Provisions, and tax Extender Provisions S.692 Protect Medical Innovation Act of 2019 - Bill to repeal the 2.3% Medical Device Tax HR 2207 - House companion bill to repeal the 2.3% Medical Device Tax
BETTER Act of 2019
Client: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION · Firm: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
FDA/CMS Breakthrough Pathway - Legislation to harmonize CMS Reimbursement with FDA Approval to speed products' market introduction House/Senate Implementation of Comprehensive Addiction & Recovery Act (CARA) Law to address the National Opioid epidemic. Specifically, Advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain Public Law 115-271 SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act - Specifically, advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain, and medical device's role in the opioid epidemic. HR 3417 Better Act- Modifications to legislation to streamline access to medical device interventions by employing telehealth 2020 proposed OPPS rule- Telehealth and C-APC changes for Interspinous Decompression
BETTER Act of 2019
Client: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION · Firm: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
FDA/CMS Breakthrough Pathway - Legislation to harmonize CMS Reimbursement with FDA Approval to speed products' market introduction House/Senate Implementation of Comprehensive Addiction & Recovery Act (CARA) Law to address the National Opioid epidemic. Specifically, Advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain Public Law 115-271 SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act - Specifically, advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain, and medical device's role in the opioid epidemic. HR 3417 Better Act- Modifications to legislation to streamline access to medical device interventions by employing telehealth 2020 proposed OPPS rule- Telehealth and C-APC changes for Interspinous Decompression Labor HHS bill HR 1865 - Advocacy for C-APC changes
BETTER Act of 2019
Client: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION · Firm: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
FDA/CMS Breakthrough Pathway - Legislation to harmonize CMS Reimbursement with FDA Approval to speed products' market introduction House/Senate Implementation of Comprehensive Addiction & Recovery Act (CARA) Law to address the National Opioid epidemic. Specifically, Advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain Public Law 115-271 SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act - Specifically, advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain, and medical device's role in the opioid epidemic. HR 3417 Better Act- Modifications to legislation to streamline access to medical device interventions by employing telehealth
HR 5 the Equality Act - to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex, gender identity, and sexual orientation in a wide variety of areas including public accommodations and facilities, education, federal funding, employment, housing, credit, and the jury system.
HR 5 the Equality Act - to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex, gender identity, and sexual orientation in a wide variety of areas including public accommodations and facilities, education, federal funding, employment, housing, credit, and the jury system.
Protect Medical Innovation Act of 2019
Client: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION · Firm: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
Public Law 115-97 - Implementation of Comprehensive/Corporate Tax Reform - Includes lower corporate tax rate, research credit transition, base erosion, International Tax Reform Provisions, and tax Extender Provisions S.692 Protect Medical Innovation Act of 2019 - Bill to repeal the 2.3% Medical Device Tax HR 2207 - House companion bill to repeal the 2.3% Medical Device Tax
Protect Medical Innovation Act of 2019
Client: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION · Firm: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
Public Law 115-97 - Implementation of Comprehensive/Corporate Tax Reform - Includes lower corporate tax rate, research credit transition, base erosion, International Tax Reform Provisions, and tax Extender Provisions S.692 Protect Medical Innovation Act of 2019 - Bill to repeal the 2.3% Medical Device Tax HR 2207 - House companion bill to repeal the 2.3% Medical Device Tax HR 1865 Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020 - House end of year spending bill which included repeal of the 2.3% Medical Device Tax
Protect Medical Innovation Act of 2019
Client: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION · Firm: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
Public Law 115-97 - Implementation of Comprehensive/Corporate Tax Reform - Includes lower corporate tax rate, research credit transition, base erosion, International Tax Reform Provisions, and tax Extender Provisions S.692 Protect Medical Innovation Act of 2019 - Bill to repeal the 2.3% Medical Device Tax HR 2207 - House companion bill to repeal the 2.3% Medical Device Tax
Research and Development (R&D) Expensing - advocacy for legislation to return to pre-2022 R&D expensing rules. OECD 2 Pillar Framework Implementation- International tax provisions specifically regarding the global minimum tax, interest deductions, and R&D expense deductibility.
2023 Reauthorization of the Federal Aviation Administration - Limitations on aircraft transportation of lithium batteries. House, Senate, Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Admin (PHMSA) Interim Final Rule (IFR) HM 224I. -Issued by PHMSA to revise Hazardous Materials Regulations for lithium cells & batteries transported by aircraft.
Ensuring Patient Access to Critical Breakthrough Products Act of 2023 (H.R. 1691) - Legislation to create automatic CMS coverage for devices approved via FDA's breakthrough pathway. House/Senate Implementation of Comprehensive Addiction & Recovery Act (CARA) Law to address the National Opioid epidemic. Specifically, Advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain. 2023 Reauthorization of the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act (Public Law 115-271)- Advocacy for reauthorization of the SUPPORT Act, specifically for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain, and medical device's role in the opioid epidemic. CMS rulemaking for Transitional Coverage of Emerging Technologies (TCET)- advocacy for a new, voluntary Transitional Coverage of Emerging Technologies (TCET) pathway that provides national Medicare coverage for Breakthrough-designated technologies, beginning on the date of FDA market authorization. Implementation of the Food and Drug Omnibus Reform Act of 2022 (Public Law 117-328) - advocacy efforts on Medical Device User Fee Amendments (MDUFA) reauthorization, riders & device shortages. Implementation of the Chips and Science Act (Public Law 117-167) - advocacy to establish a $29 billion fund at the National Science Foundation to fund research in the areas of AI and medical technology. Additional efforts on semiconductor and raw materials shortages, device shortage reporting, resilient supply chain, domestic incentives and Buy America proposals. 21st Century Cures Act 2.0 (CURES 2.0) - legislation to advance medical research and to foster a new era of medical innovation and prepare for future pandemics and promote health equity 2023 Reauthorization of the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act (PAHPA) (Public Law 109-417) - advocacy on risk mitigation plans and voluntary shortage reporting related to medical device supply chains. EPA Rulemaking Restricting Ethylene Oxide (ETO) - Proposed rulemaking to place more-stringent limits on emissions and institute new monitoring requirements for ethylene oxide (ETO). Advocacy efforts include educating lawmakers on the importance of ETO in the sterilization of medical devices and potential shortages of sterile medical devices if EPA's proposed changes are enacted.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
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2022 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Limitations on aircraft transportation of lithium batteries H.R. 4, S. 1405, and Public Law 115-254 - Federal Aviation Administration Re-authorization Act of 2018 - Limitations on aircraft transportation of lithium batteries (House, Senate, Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Admin (PHMSA)) Interim Final Rule (IFR) HM 224I. -Issued by PHMSA to revise Hazardous Materials Regulations for lithium cells & batteries transported by aircraft Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021, (CRRSA) Public Law 116-260 - Advocacy to secure medical device supply chain & prevent device shortages
FY 2023 Agriculture Appropriations Bill (House) - FDA Funding FY 2023 Agriculture Appropriations Bill (Senate) - FDA Funding FY 2023 Labor HHS Appropriations Bill (House) - Report language encouraging CMS to extend expiring New Technology Add-On Payments (NTAPs) & Transitional Pass-Through Payments (TPTs) expiring during Public Health Emergency for an additional year FY 2023 Labor HHS Appropriations Bill (Senate) - Report language encouraging CMS to extend expiring New Technology Add-On Payments (NTAPs) & Transitional Pass-Through Payments (TPTs) expiring during Public Health Emergency for an additional year Implementation of task force recommendations
Build Back Better Act (BBB) (H.R. 5376 & Senate Reconciliation Bill) - International tax provisions specifically changes to GILTI (Global Intangible Low-Taxed Income), interest deductions, and R&D expense deductibility USICA: United States Innovation & Competition Act of 2021 (S.1260) - advocacy for the inclusion of legislation to return to pre-2022 R&D expensing rules
VHA Directive 2009-053 - Pain care directive - working to increase veteran access to pain specialists and FDA approved alternative treatments in the VHA Public Law No. 113-146 - Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act: Implementation of law to allow veterans to seek healthcare from non-VA facilities if unable to receive care from the VA in a timely manner. National Pain Strategy - Encouraging adaption of the NIH's National Pain Strategy Medial device supply chain procurement - VHA patient access to Med Technology as VHA migrates to new sourcing methodology Implementation of Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) law to improve the quality of Pain Care provided to veterans. Purchase Order Prompt Pay - Ensures the VA pays bills in accordance with the law. Public Law No. 115-407 - Veterans Benefits and Transition Act of 2018 - specifically the inclusion and implementation of Rep. Bergman's VA Medsurg Purchasing Stabilization Act - VA device formulary; requires clinical expertise development
HR 5 the Equality Act - to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex, gender identity, and sexual orientation in a wide variety of areas including public accommodations and facilities, education, federal funding, employment, housing, credit, and the jury system.
Breakthrough Pathway - Legislation to create automatic CMS coverage for devices approved via FDA's breakthrough pathway House/Senate Implementation of Comprehensive Addiction & Recovery Act (CARA) Law to address the National Opioid epidemic. Specifically, Advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain Public Law 115-271 SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act - Specifically, advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain, and medical device's role in the opioid epidemic. HR 1580 to Amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act - Allows psychological evaluation required for certain interventional pain therapies to be conducted via telehealth 2023 Physician Fee Schedule - educating Members of Congress on unintended consequences of CMS's proposed update to labor inputs and how they impact medical services with high supply costs relative to labor CMS rulemaking for Transitional Coverage of Emerging Technologies (TCET)- advocacy for a new, voluntary Transitional Coverage of Emerging Technologies (TCET) pathway that provides national Medicare coverage for Breakthrough-designated technologies, beginning on the date of FDA market authorization. Food & Drug Administration: advocacy efforts on MDUFA, riders & device shortages Food & Drug Amendments of 2022 (H.R. 7667) - Medical Device User Fee Amendments (MDUFA V) once every five year reauthorization of the medical device user fee amendments MDUFA V Riders - device shortages, emerging signals, charge protocols & cybersecurity. Medical Device Supply Chain: USICA (S.1260) and Endless Frontier Act (HR2731) and Implementation of CARES Act -- Semiconductor and raw materials shortages, device shortage reporting, resilient supply chain, domestic incentives and Buy America proposals. USICA: United States Innovation & Competition Act of 2021 (S.1260) - advocacy to establish a $29 billion fund at the National Science Foundation to fund research in the areas of AI and medical technology CURES 2.0 Act (H.R. 6000)- 21st Century Cures Act 2.0 - legislation to advance medical research and to foster a new era of medical innovation and prepare for future pandemics and promote health equity PREVENT Pandemics Act (S.3799) - advocacy on risk mitigation plans and voluntary shortage reporting related to medical device supply chains America COMPETES Act of 2022 (H.R. 4521) - advocacy to establish a $29 billion fund at the National Science Foundation to fund research in the areas of AI and medical technology
United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) - Supporting passage of updated agreement to reflect current trade investment environment for Medical Devices Countries specific market access issues - India price controls and China market access issues Tariffs
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
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2022 · third_quarter · Q3
United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) - Supporting passage of updated agreement to reflect current trade investment environment for Medical Devices Countries specific market access issues - India price controls and China market access issues Tariffs
Breakthrough Pathway - Legislation to create automatic CMS coverage for devices approved via FDA's breakthrough pathway House/Senate Implementation of Comprehensive Addiction & Recovery Act (CARA) Law to address the National Opioid epidemic. Specifically, Advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain Public Law 115-271 SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act - Specifically, advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain, and medical device's role in the opioid epidemic. HR 1580 to Amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act - Allows psychological evaluation required for certain interventional pain therapies to be conducted via telehealth 2023 Physician Fee Schedule - educating Members of Congress on unintended consequences of CMS's proposed update to labor inputs and how they impact medical services with high supply costs relative to labor CMS rulemaking for Transitional Coverage of Emerging Technologies (TCET)- advocacy for a new, voluntary Transitional Coverage of Emerging Technologies (TCET) pathway that provides national Medicare coverage for Breakthrough-designated technologies, beginning on the date of FDA market authorization. Food & Drug Administration: advocacy efforts on MDUFA, riders & device shortages Food & Drug Amendments of 2022 (H.R. 7667) - Medical Device User Fee Amendments (MDUFA V) once every five year reauthorization of the medical device user fee amendments MDUFA V Riders - device shortages, emerging signals, charge protocols & cybersecurity. Medical Device Supply Chain: USICA (S.1260) and Endless Frontier Act (HR2731) and Implementation of CARES Act -- Semiconductor and raw materials shortages, device shortage reporting, resilient supply chain, domestic incentives and Buy America proposals. USICA: United States Innovation & Competition Act of 2021 (S.1260) - advocacy to establish a $29 billion fund at the National Science Foundation to fund research in the areas of AI and medical technology CURES 2.0 Act (H.R. 6000)- 21st Century Cures Act 2.0 - legislation to advance medical research and to foster a new era of medical innovation and prepare for future pandemics and promote health equity PREVENT Pandemics Act (S.3799) - advocacy on risk mitigation plans and voluntary shortage reporting related to medical device supply chains America COMPETES Act of 2022 (H.R. 4521) - advocacy to establish a $29 billion fund at the National Science Foundation to fund research in the areas of AI and medical technology
Build Back Better Act (BBB) (H.R. 5376 & Senate Reconciliation Bill) - International tax provisions specifically changes to GILTI (Global Intangible Low-Taxed Income), interest deductions, and R&D expense deductibility USICA: United States Innovation & Competition Act of 2021 (S.1260) - advocacy for the inclusion of legislation to return to pre-2022 R&D expensing rules
Limitations on aircraft transportation of lithium batteries H.R. 4, S. 1405, and Public Law 115-254 - Federal Aviation Administration Re-authorization Act of 2018 - Limitations on aircraft transportation of lithium batteries (House, Senate, Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Admin (PHMSA)) Interim Final Rule (IFR) HM 224I. -Issued by PHMSA to revise Hazardous Materials Regulations for lithium cells & batteries transported by aircraft Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021, (CRRSA) Public Law 116-260 - Advocacy to secure medical device supply chain & prevent device shortages
HR 5 the Equality Act - to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex, gender identity, and sexual orientation in a wide variety of areas including public accommodations and facilities, education, federal funding, employment, housing, credit, and the jury system.
VHA Directive 2009-053 - Pain care directive - working to increase veteran access to pain specialists and FDA approved alternative treatments in the VHA Public Law No. 113-146 - Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act: Implementation of law to allow veterans to seek healthcare from non-VA facilities if unable to receive care from the VA in a timely manner. National Pain Strategy - Encouraging adaption of the NIH's National Pain Strategy Medial device supply chain procurement - VHA patient access to Med Technology as VHA migrates to new sourcing methodology Implementation of Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) law to improve the quality of Pain Care provided to veterans. Purchase Order Prompt Pay - Ensures the VA pays bills in accordance with the law. Public Law No. 115-407 - Veterans Benefits and Transition Act of 2018 - specifically the inclusion and implementation of Rep. Bergman's VA Medsurg Purchasing Stabilization Act - VA device formulary; requires clinical expertise development
FY 2023 Agriculture Appropriations Bill (House) - FDA Funding FY 2023 Agriculture Appropriations Bill (Senate) - FDA Funding FY 2023 Labor HHS Appropriations Bill (House) - Report language encouraging CMS to extend expiring New Technology Add-On Payments (NTAPs) & Transitional Pass-Through Payments (TPTs) expiring during Public Health Emergency for an additional year FY 2023 Labor HHS Appropriations Bill (Senate) - Report language encouraging CMS to extend expiring New Technology Add-On Payments (NTAPs) & Transitional Pass-Through Payments (TPTs) expiring during Public Health Emergency for an additional year Implementation of task force recommendations
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
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2022 · second_quarter · Q2
FY 2023 Agriculture Appropriations Bill (House) - FDA Funding FY 2023 Agriculture Appropriations Bill (Senate) - FDA Funding FY 2023 Labor HHS Appropriations Bill (House) - Report language encouraging CMS to extend expiring New Technology Add-On Payments (NTAPs) & Transitional Pass-Through Payments (TPTs) expiring during Public Health Emergency for an additional year FY 2023 Labor HHS Appropriations Bill (Senate) - Report language encouraging CMS to extend expiring New Technology Add-On Payments (NTAPs) & Transitional Pass-Through Payments (TPTs) expiring during Public Health Emergency for an additional year Implementation of task force recommendations
VHA Directive 2009-053 - Pain care directive - working to increase veteran access to pain specialists and FDA approved alternative treatments in the VHA Public Law No. 113-146 - Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act: Implementation of law to allow veterans to seek healthcare from non-VA facilities if unable to receive care from the VA in a timely manner. National Pain Strategy - Encouraging adaption of the NIH's National Pain Strategy Medial device supply chain procurement - VHA patient access to Med Technology as VHA migrates to new sourcing methodology Implementation of Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) law to improve the quality of Pain Care provided to veterans. Purchase Order Prompt Pay - Ensures the VA pays bills in accordance with the law. Public Law No. 115-407 - Veterans Benefits and Transition Act of 2018 - specifically the inclusion and implementation of Rep. Bergman's VA Medsurg Purchasing Stabilization Act - VA device formulary; requires clinical expertise development
Build Back Better Act (BBB) (H.R. 5376 & Senate Reconciliation Bill) - International tax provisions specifically changes to GILTI (Global Intangible Low-Taxed Income), interest deductions, and R&D expense deductibility USICA: United States Innovation & Competition Act of 2021 (S.1260) - advocacy for the inclusion of legislation to return to pre-2022 R&D expensing rules
Limitations on aircraft transportation of lithium batteries H.R. 4, S. 1405, and Public Law 115-254 - Federal Aviation Administration Re-authorization Act of 2018 - Limitations on aircraft transportation of lithium batteries (House, Senate, Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Admin (PHMSA)) Interim Final Rule (IFR) HM 224I. -Issued by PHMSA to revise Hazardous Materials Regulations for lithium cells & batteries transported by aircraft Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021, (CRRSA) Public Law 116-260 - Advocacy to secure medical device supply chain & prevent device shortages
Breakthrough Pathway - Legislation to create automatic CMS coverage for devices approved via FDA's breakthrough pathway House/Senate Implementation of Comprehensive Addiction & Recovery Act (CARA) Law to address the National Opioid epidemic. Specifically, Advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain Public Law 115-271 SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act - Specifically, advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain, and medical device's role in the opioid epidemic. HR 1580 to Amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act - Allows psychological evaluation required for certain interventional pain therapies to be conducted via telehealth 2023 Physician Fee Schedule - educating Members of Congress on unintended consequences of CMS's proposed update to labor inputs and how they impact medical services with high supply costs relative to labor CMS rulemaking for Transitional Coverage of Emerging Technologies (TCET)- advocacy for a new, voluntary Transitional Coverage of Emerging Technologies (TCET) pathway that provides national Medicare coverage for Breakthrough-designated technologies, beginning on the date of FDA market authorization. Food & Drug Administration: advocacy efforts on MDUFA, riders & device shortages Food & Drug Amendments of 2022 (H.R. 7667) - Medical Device User Fee Amendments (MDUFA V) once every five year reauthorization of the medical device user fee amendments MDUFA V Riders - device shortages, emerging signals, charge protocols & cybersecurity. Medical Device Supply Chain: USICA (S.1260) and Endless Frontier Act (HR2731) and Implementation of CARES Act -- Semiconductor and raw materials shortages, device shortage reporting, resilient supply chain, domestic incentives and Buy America proposals. USICA: United States Innovation & Competition Act of 2021 (S.1260) - advocacy to establish a $29 billion fund at the National Science Foundation to fund research in the areas of AI and medical technology CURES 2.0 Act (H.R. 6000)- 21st Century Cures Act 2.0 - legislation to advance medical research and to foster a new era of medical innovation and prepare for future pandemics and promote health equity PREVENT Pandemics Act (S.3799) - advocacy on risk mitigation plans and voluntary shortage reporting related to medical device supply chains America COMPETES Act of 2022 (H.R. 4521) - advocacy to establish a $29 billion fund at the National Science Foundation to fund research in the areas of AI and medical technology
HR 5 the Equality Act - to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex, gender identity, and sexual orientation in a wide variety of areas including public accommodations and facilities, education, federal funding, employment, housing, credit, and the jury system.
United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) - Supporting passage of updated agreement to reflect current trade investment environment for Medical Devices Countries specific market access issues - India price controls and China market access issues Tariffs
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
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2022 · first_quarter · Q1
Limitations on aircraft transportation of lithium batteries H.R. 4, S. 1405, and Public Law 115-254 - Federal Aviation Administration Re-authorization Act of 2018 - Limitations on aircraft transportation of lithium batteries (House, Senate, Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Admin (PHMSA)) Interim Final Rule (IFR) HM 224I. -Issued by PHMSA to revise Hazardous Materials Regulations for lithium cells & batteries transported by aircraft Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021, (CRRSA) Public Law 116-260 - Advocacy to secure medical device supply chain & prevent device shortages
Build Back Better Act (BBB) (H.R. 5376) - International tax provisions specifically changes to GILTI (Global Intangible Low-Taxed Income), interest deductions, and R&D expense deductibility USICA: United States Innovation & Competition Act of 2021 (S.1260) - advocacy for the inclusion of legislation to return to pre-2022 R&D expensing rules
FY 2022 Agriculture Appropriations Bill (House) - FDA Funding FY 2022 Agriculture Appropriations Bill (Senate) - FDA Funding FY 2022 Labor HHS Appropriations Bill (House) - Collection of Pain Care Statistics & HHS public awareness campaign on pain management best practices FY 2022 Labor HHS Appropriations Bill (Senate) - Collection of Pain Care Statistics & HHS public awareness campaign on pain management best practices Implementation of task force recommendations
United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) - Supporting passage of updated agreement to reflect current trade investment environment for Medical Devices Countries specific market access issues - India price controls and China market access issues Tariffs
HR 5 the Equality Act - to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex, gender identity, and sexual orientation in a wide variety of areas including public accommodations and facilities, education, federal funding, employment, housing, credit, and the jury system.
Breakthrough Pathway - Legislation to create automatic CMS coverage for devices approved via FDA's breakthrough pathway House/Senate Implementation of Comprehensive Addiction & Recovery Act (CARA) Law to address the National Opioid epidemic. Specifically, Advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain Public Law 115-271 SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act - Specifically, advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain, and medical device's role in the opioid epidemic. HR 1580 to Amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act - Allows psychological evaluation required for certain interventional pain therapies to be conducted via telehealth 2021 Proposed Physician Fee Schedule - Adding telehealth services approved for use during the Public Health Emergency to the list of permanently authorized telehealth services 2022 Physician Fee Schedule - educating Members of Congress on unintended consequences of CMS's proposed update to labor inputs and how they impact medical services with high supply costs relative to labor 2021 CMS Final Rule "Medicare Coverage of Innovative Technology and Definition of Reasonable and Necessary"- advocacy for a new, voluntary Medicare Coverage of Innovative Technology (MCIT) pathway that provides four years of national Medicare coverage for Breakthrough-designated technologies, beginning on the date of FDA market authorization. Medical Device Supply Chain: USICA (S.1260) and Endless Frontier Act (HR2731) and Implementation of CARES Act -- Semiconductor and raw materials shortages, device shortage reporting, resilient supply chain, domestic incentives and Buy America proposals. Food & Drug Administration: advocacy efforts on MDUFA, riders & device shortages Medical Device User Fee Amendments (MDUFA V) - once every five year reauthorization of the medical device user fee amendments USICA: United States Innovation & Competition Act of 2021 (S.1260) - advocacy to establish a $29 billion fund at the National Science Foundation to fund research in the areas of AI and medical technology CURES 2.0 Act (H.R. 6000)- 21st Century Cures Act 2.0 - legislation to advance medical research and to foster a new era of medical innovation and prepare for future pandemics and promote health equity PREVENT Pandemics Act (S.3799) - advocacy on risk mitigation plans and voluntary shortage reporting related to medical device supply chains America COMPETES Act of 2022 (H.R. 4521) - advocacy to establish a $29 billion fund at the National Science Foundation to fund research in the areas of AI and medical technology
VHA Directive 2009-053 - Pain care directive - working to increase veteran access to pain specialists and FDA approved alternative treatments in the VHA Public Law No. 113-146 - Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act: Implementation of law to allow veterans to seek healthcare from non-VA facilities if unable to receive care from the VA in a timely manner. National Pain Strategy - Encouraging adaption of the NIH's National Pain Strategy Medial device supply chain procurement - VHA patient access to Med Technology as VHA migrates to new sourcing methodology Implementation of Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) law to improve the quality of Pain Care provided to veterans. Purchase Order Prompt Pay - Ensures the VA pays bills in accordance with the law. Public Law No. 115-407 - Veterans Benefits and Transition Act of 2018 - specifically the inclusion and implementation of Rep. Bergman's VA Medsurg Purchasing Stabilization Act - VA device formulary; requires clinical expertise development
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
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2021 · fourth_quarter · Q4
HR 5 the Equality Act - to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex, gender identity, and sexual orientation in a wide variety of areas including public accommodations and facilities, education, federal funding, employment, housing, credit, and the jury system.
Build Back Better Act (BBB) (H.R. 5376) - International tax provisions specifically changes to GILTI (Global Intangible Low-Taxed Income), interest deductions, and R&D expense deductibility
Limitations on aircraft transportation of lithium batteries H.R. 4, S. 1405, and Public Law 115-254 - Federal Aviation Administration Re-authorization Act of 2018 - Limitations on aircraft transportation of lithium batteries (House, Senate, Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Admin (PHMSA)) Interim Final Rule (IFR) HM 224I. -Issued by PHMSA to revise Hazardous Materials Regulations for lithium cells & batteries transported by aircraft Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021, (CRRSA) Public Law 116-260 - Advocacy to secure medical device supply chain & prevent device shortages
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2021 · third_quarter · Q3
Breakthrough Pathway - Legislation to create automatic CMS coverage for devices approved via FDA's breakthrough pathway House/Senate Implementation of Comprehensive Addiction & Recovery Act (CARA) Law to address the National Opioid epidemic. Specifically, Advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain Public Law 115-271 SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act - Specifically, advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain, and medical device's role in the opioid epidemic. HR 1580 to Amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act - Allows psychological evaluation required for certain interventional pain therapies to be conducted via telehealth 2021 Proposed CMS OPPS Rule - Requesting that CMS not finalized new prior authorization requirements in Medicare Part A. 2021 Proposed Physician Fee Schedule - Adding telehealth services approved for use during the Public Health Emergency to the list of permanently authorized telehealth services 2022 Physician Fee Schedule - educating Members of Congress on unintended consequences of CMS's proposed update to labor inputs and how they impact medical services with high supply costs relative to labor 2021 CMS Final Rule "Medicare Coverage of Innovative Technology and Definition of Reasonable and Necessary"- advocacy for a new, voluntary Medicare Coverage of Innovative Technology (MCIT) pathway that provides four years of national Medicare coverage for Breakthrough-designated technologies, beginning on the date of FDA market authorization. Medical Device Supply Chain: USICA (S.1260) and Endless Frontier Act (HR2731) and Implementation of CARES Act -- Semiconductor and raw materials shortages, device shortage reporting, resilient supply chain, domestic incentives and Buy America proposals. Medical Device User Fee Amendments (MDUFA V) - once every five year reauthorization of the medical device user fee amendments USICA - advocacy to establish a $29 billion fund at the National Science Foundation to fund research in the areas of AI and medical technology CURES 2.0 - 21st Century Cures Act 2.0 - legislation to advance medical research and to foster a new era of medical innovation and prepare for future pandemics and promote health equity
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2021 · second_quarter · Q2
American Families Plan, American Jobs Plan, bi-partisan infrastructure proposal(BIF)- the implications of changes to the headline rate, international provisions, R&D amortizations, and punitive importation surtax have on jobs and the medical device ecosystem
FY 2022 Agriculture Appropriations Bill (House) - FDA Funding FY 2022 Agriculture Appropriations Bill (Senate) - FDA Funding FY 2022 Labor HHS Appropriations Bill (House) - Collection of Pain Care Statistics FY 2022 Labor HHS Appropriations Bill (Senate) - Collection of Pain Care Statistics Implementation of task force recommendations
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2021 · first_quarter · Q1
United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) - Supporting passage of updated agreement to reflect current trade investment environment for Medical Devices Countries specific market access issues - India price controls and China market access issues Tariffs
HR 5 the Equality Act - to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex, gender identity, and sexual orientation in a wide variety of areas including public accommodations and facilities, education, federal funding, employment, housing, credit, and the jury system.
FDA/CMS Breakthrough Pathway - Legislation to harmonize CMS Reimbursement with FDA Approval to speed products' market introduction House/Senate Implementation of Comprehensive Addiction & Recovery Act (CARA) Law to address the National Opioid epidemic. Specifically, Advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain Public Law 115-271 SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act - Specifically, advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain, and medical device's role in the opioid epidemic. 2020 proposed OPPS rule - Telehealth and C-APC changes for Interspinous Decompression HR 1580 to Amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act - Allows psychological evaluation required for preauthorization for certain interventional pain therapies to be conducted via telehealth Public Law 116-136 Coronavirus Aid Relief & Economic Security (CARES) Act - Legislation to support businesses of all sizes, cash support for citizens, and monetary relief for health care providers & hospitals, telehealth expansion. Specifically, advocacy for funding to help health providers offset expenses and lost revenue related to the pandemic; medical device shortages reporting for public health emergencies, grants for COVID-19 medical countermeasures; and air transport provisions to maintain medical device supply chain. Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021, (CRRSA) Public Law 116-260: Emergency waiver to increase the frequency of application review of CMS's New Tech Add-on Payment program during the Public Health Emergency 2021 Proposed CMS OPPS Rule - Requesting that CMS not finalized new prior authorization requirements in Medicare Part A. 2021 Proposed Physician Fee Schedule - Adding telehealth services approved for use during the Public Health Emergency to the list of permanently authorized telehealth services 2021 CMS Final Rule "Medicare Coverage of Innovative Technology and Definition of Reasonable and Necessary"- advocacy for a new, voluntary Medicare Coverage of Innovative Technology (MCIT) pathway that provides four years of national Medicare coverage for Breakthrough-designated technologies, beginning on the date of FDA market authorization. Medical Device Supply Chain: Implementation of CARES Act and Endless Frontiers Act -- Device Shortages, Resilient Supply Chain, Domestic Incentives and Buy America
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2020 · fourth_quarter · Q4
VHA Directive 2009-053 - Pain care directive - working to increase veteran access to pain specialists and FDA approved alternative treatments in the VHA Public Law No. 113-146 - Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act: Implementation of law to allow veterans to seek healthcare from non-VA facilities if unable to receive care from the VA in a timely manner. National Pain Strategy - Encouraging adaption of the NIH's National Pain Strategy Medial device supply chain procurement - VHA patient access to Med Technology as VHA migrates to new sourcing methodology Implementation of Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) law to improve the quality of Pain Care provided to veterans. Purchase Order Prompt Pay - Ensures the VA pays bills in accordance with the law. Implementation of Bergman bill Public Law Public Law No. 115-407 - Veterans Benefits and Transition Act of 2018 - specifically the inclusion of Rep. Bergman's VA Medsurg Purchasing Stabilization Act - VA device formulary; requires clinical expertise development
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2020 · third_quarter · Q3
HR 5 the Equality Act - to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex, gender identity, and sexual orientation in a wide variety of areas including public accommodations and facilities, education, federal funding, employment, housing, credit, and the jury system.
VHA Directive 2009-053 - Pain care directive - working to increase veteran access to pain specialists and FDA approved alternative treatments in the VHA Public Law No. 113-146 - Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act: Implementation of law to allow veterans to seek healthcare from non-VA facilities if unable to receive care from the VA in a timely manner. National Pain Strategy - Encouraging adaption of the NIH's National Pain Strategy Medial device supply chain procurement - VHA patient access to Med Technology as VHA migrates to new sourcing methodology Implementation of Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) law to improve the quality of Pain Care provided to veterans. Purchase Order Prompt Pay - Ensures the VA pays bills in accordance with the law. Implementation of Bergman bill Public Law Public Law No. 115-407 - Veterans Benefits and Transition Act of 2018 - specifically the inclusion of Rep. Bergman's VA Medsurg Purchasing Stabilization Act - VA device formulary; requires clinical expertise development
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2020 · second_quarter · Q2
United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) - Supporting passage of updated agreement to reflect current trade investment environment for Medical Devices Countries specific market access issues - India price controls and China market access issues Tariffs
FY 2021 Agriculture Appropriations Bill (House) - FDA Funding FY 2021 Agriculture Appropriations Bill (Senate) - FDA Funding FY 2021 Labor HHS Appropriations Bill (House) - Collection of Pain Care Statistics FY 2021 Labor HHS Appropriations Bill (Senate) - Collection of Pain Care Statistics
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2020 · first_quarter · Q1
FDA/CMS Breakthrough Pathway - Legislation to harmonize CMS Reimbursement with FDA Approval to speed products' market introduction House/Senate Implementation of Comprehensive Addiction & Recovery Act (CARA) Law to address the National Opioid epidemic. Specifically, Advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain Public Law 115-271 SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act - Specifically, advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain, and medical device's role in the opioid epidemic. HR 3417 Better Act- Modifications to legislation to streamline access to medical device interventions by employing telehealth 2020 proposed OPPS rule- Telehealth and C-APC changes for Interspinous Decompression Labor HHS bill HR 1865 - Advocacy for C-APC changes HR 5833 to Amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act - Allows psychological evaluation required for preauthorization for certain interventional pain therapies to be conducted via telehealth Public Law 116-136 Coronavirus Aid Relief & Economic Security (CARES) Act - Legislation to support businesses of all sizes, cash support for citizens, and monetary relief for health care providers & hospitals, telehealth expansion. Specifically, advocacy for funding to help health providers offset expenses and lost revenue related to the pandemic; medical device shortages reporting for public health emergencies, grants for COVID-19 medical countermeasures; and air transport provisions to maintain medical device supply chain.
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2019 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Limitations on aircraft transportation of lithium batteries H.R. 4, S. 1405, and Public Law 115-254 - Federal Aviation Administration Re-authorization Act of 2018 - Limitations on aircraft transportation of lithium batteries (House, Senate, Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Admin (PHMSA)) Interim Final Rule (IFR) HM 224I.
VHA Directive 2009-053 - Pain care directive - working to increase veteran access to pain specialists and FDA approved alternative treatments in the VHA Public Law No. 113-146 - Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act: Implementation of law to allow veterans to seek healthcare from non-VA facilities if unable to receive care from the VA in a timely manner. National Pain Strategy - Encouraging adaption of the NIH's National Pain Strategy Medial device supply chain procurement - VHA patient access to Med Technology as VHA migrates to new sourcing methodology Implementation of Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) law to improve the quality of Pain Care provided to veterans. Purchase Order Prompt Pay - Ensures the VA pays bills in accordance with the law. Implementation of Bergman bill Public Law Public Law No. 115-407 - Veterans Benefits and Transition Act of 2018 - specifically the inclusion of Rep. Bergman's VA Medsurg Purchasing Stabilization Act - VA device formulary; requires clinical expertise development
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2019 · third_quarter · Q3
HR 5 the Equality Act - to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex, gender identity, and sexual orientation in a wide variety of areas including public accommodations and facilities, education, federal funding, employment, housing, credit, and the jury system.
FDA/CMS Breakthrough Pathway - Legislation to harmonize CMS Reimbursement with FDA Approval to speed products' market introduction House/Senate Implementation of Comprehensive Addiction & Recovery Act (CARA) Law to address the National Opioid epidemic. Specifically, Advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain Public Law 115-271 SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act - Specifically, advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain, and medical device's role in the opioid epidemic. HR 3417 Better Act- Modifications to legislation to streamline access to medical device interventions by employing telehealth 2020 proposed OPPS rule- Telehealth and C-APC changes for Interspinous Decompression
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2019 · second_quarter · Q2
Public Law 115-97 - Implementation of Comprehensive/Corporate Tax Reform - Includes lower corporate tax rate, research credit transition, base erosion, International Tax Reform Provisions, and tax Extender Provisions S.692 Protect Medical Innovation Act of 2019 - Bill to repeal the 2.3% Medical Device Tax HR 2207 - House companion bill to repeal the 2.3% Medical Device Tax
VHA Directive 2009-053 - Pain care directive - working to increase veteran access to pain specialists and FDA approved alternative treatments in the VHA Public Law No. 113-146 - Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act: Implementation of law to allow veterans to seek healthcare from non-VA facilities if unable to receive care from the VA in a timely manner. National Pain Strategy - Encouraging adaption of the NIH's National Pain Strategy Medial device supply chain procurement - VHA patient access to Med Technology as VHA migrates to new sourcing methodology Implementation of Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) law to improve the quality of Pain Care provided to veterans. Purchase Order Prompt Pay - Ensures the VA pays bills in accordance with the law. Implementation of Bergman bill Public Law Public Law No. 115-407 - Veterans Benefits and Transition Act of 2018 - specifically the inclusion of Rep. Bergman's VA Medsurg Purchasing Stabilization Act - VA device formulary; requires clinical expertise development
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2019 · first_quarter · Q1
Limitations on aircraft transportation of lithium batteries H.R. 4, S. 1405, and Public Law 115-254 - Federal Aviation Administration Re-authorization Act of 2018 - Limitations on aircraft transportation of lithium batteries (House, Senate, Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Admin (PHMSA)) Interim Final Rule (IFR) HM 224I.
Public Law 115-97 - Implementation of Comprehensive/Corporate Tax Reform - Includes lower corporate tax rate, research credit transition, base erosion, International Tax Reform Provisions, and tax Extender Provisions S.692 Protect Medical Innovation Act of 2019 - Bill to repeal the 2.3% Medical Device Tax HR 2207 - House companion bill to repeal the 2.3% Medical Device Tax
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2018 · fourth_quarter · Q4
North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) - Supporting passage of updated agreement to reflect current trade investment environment for Medical Devices Countries specific market access issues - India price controls and China market access issues Tariffs
Public Law 115-52 FDA Reauthorization Act of 2017- specifically pertaining to user fees used to train FDA staff and streamline approval process Unique Device Identifiers (UDI) - Implementation of UDI rule HR5997 - Ensuring Patient Access to Critical Breakthrough Products Act FDA/CMS Breakthrough Pathway - Legislation to harmonize CMS Reimbursement with FDA Approval to speed products' market introduction House/Senate Implementation of Comprehensive Addiction & Recovery Act (CARA) Law to address the National Opioid epidemic. Specifically, Advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain S1656- Cyber Security for Medical Devices S1691- Internet of Things Cyber Security Improvement Act of 2017-Specifically regarding Medical Devices HR3985- Recommended voluntary frameworks and guidelines to increase security of Internet of Things Medical Devices Working draft of Comprehensive Addiction & Recovery Act 2.0 (CARA 2.0) to address the National Opioid epidemic. Specifically, Advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain House & Senate Opioid Legislation: HELP Bills, E&C Bills, W&M bills, Senate Finance Bills aimed at addressing the national opioid epidemic; specifically the role of FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic pain and opioid abuse. Public Law 115-271 SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act - Specifically, advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain, and medical device's role in the opioid epidemic.
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2018 · third_quarter · Q3
VHA Directive 2009-053 - Pain care directive - working to increase veteran access to pain specialists and FDA approved alternative treatments in the VHA Public Law No. 113-146 - Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act: Implementation of law to allow veterans to seek healthcare from non-VA facilities if unable to receive care from the VA in a timely manner. National Pain Strategy - Encouraging adaption of the NIH's National Pain Strategy Medial device supply chain procurement - VHA patient access to Med Technology as VHA migrates to new sourcing methodology Implementation of Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) law to improve the quality of Pain Care provided to veterans. Purchase Order Prompt Pay - Ensures the VA pays bills in accordance with the law. HR5418 - VA Medsurg Purchasing Stabilization Act - VA device formulary; requires clinical expertise development
Public Law 115-52 FDA Reauthorization Act of 2017- specifically pertaining to user fees used to train FDA staff and streamline approval process Unique Device Identifiers (UDI) - Implementation of UDI rule HR5997 - Ensuring Patient Access to Critical Breakthrough Products Act FDA/CMS Breakthrough Pathway - Legislation to harmonize CMS Reimbursement with FDA Approval to speed products' market introduction House/Senate Implementation of Comprehensive Addiction & Recovery Act (CARA) Law to address the National Opioid epidemic. Specifically, Advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain S1656- Cyber Security for Medical Devices S1691- Internet of Things Cyber Security Improvement Act of 2017-Specifically regarding Medical Devices HR3985- Recommended voluntary frameworks and guidelines to increase security of Internet of Things Medical Devices Working draft of Comprehensive Addiction & Recovery Act 2.0 (CARA 2.0) to address the National Opioid epidemic. Specifically, Advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain House & Senate Opioid Legislation: HELP Bills, E&C Bills, W&M bills, Senate Finance Bills aimed at addressing the national opioid epidemic; specifically the role of FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic pain and opioid abuse. HR6 -Substance Use-Disorder Prevention that Promises Opioid Recovery and Treatment (SUPPORT) for Patients and Communities Act - Specifically, Advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain S2680 - Opioid Crisis Response Act (OCRA) - Specifically, Advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain S3120 - Helping to End Addiction & Lessen Substance Abuse Disorders Act (HEAL Act) - Specifically, Advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain S2891 - Fighting the Opioid Epidemic with Sunshine Act of 2018(Sunshine Expansion Act) - Specifically, transparency and medical device's role in the opioid epidemic.
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2018 · second_quarter · Q2
Limitations on aircraft transportation of lithium batteries H.R. 4 and S. 1405 - Federal Aviation Administration Re-authorization Act of 2018 - Limitations on aircraft transportation of lithium batteries (House & Senate)
VHA Directive 2009-053 - Pain care directive - working to increase veteran access to pain specialists and FDA approved alternative treatments in the VHA Public Law No. 113-146 - Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act: Implementation of law to allow veterans to seek healthcare from non-VA facilities if unable to receive care from the VA in a timely manner. National Pain Strategy - Encouraging adaption of the NIH's National Pain Strategy Medial device supply chain procurement - VHA patient access to Med Technology as VHA migrates to new sourcing methodology Implementation of Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) law to improve the quality of Pain Care provided to veterans. Purchase Order Prompt Pay - Ensures the VA pays bills in accordance with the law. HR5418 - VA Medsurg Purchasing Stabilization Act
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2018 · first_quarter · 1A
Public Law No: 113-67 - Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2014 and for other purposes. Specifically provisions providing appropriations for the FDA's CDRH evaluation of medical technology. FY 2019 Agriculture Appropriations Bill (House) - FDA Funding FY 2019 Agriculture Appropriations Bill (Senate) - FDA Funding FY 2019 Labor HHS Appropriations Bill (House) - Collection of Pain Care Statistics FY 2019 Labor HHS Appropriations Bill (Senate) - Collection of Pain Care Statistics
Limitations on aircraft transportation of lithium batteries H.R. 4 and S. 1405 - Federal Aviation Administration Re-authorization Act of 2018 - Limitations on aircraft transportation of lithium batteries (House & Senate)
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2018 · first_quarter · Q1
Limitations on aircraft transportation of lithium batteries H.R. 4 and S. 1405 - Federal Aviation Administration Re-authorization Act of 2018 - Limitations on aircraft transportation of lithium batteries (House & Senate)
VHA Directive 2009-053 - Pain care directive - working to increase veteran access to pain specialists and FDA approved alternative treatments in the VHA Public Law No. 113-146 - Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act: Implementation of law to allow veterans to seek healthcare from non-VA facilities if unable to receive care from the VA in a timely manner. National Pain Strategy - Encouraging adaption of the NIH's National Pain Strategy Medial device supply chain procurement - VHA patient access to Med Technology as VHA migrates to new sourcing methodology Implementation of Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) law to improve the quality of Pain Care provided to veterans. Purchase Order Prompt Pay - Ensures the VA pays bills in accordance with the law.
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2017 · first_quarter · 1A
VHA Directive 2009-053 - Pain care directive - working to increase veteran access to pain specialists and FDA approved alternative treatments in the VHA Public Law No. 113-146 - Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act: Implementation of law to allow veterans to seek healthcare from non-VA facilities if unable to receive care from the VA in a timely manner. VA Vendor Credentialing - Proposals to establish a national credentialing system for VA National Pain Strategy - Encouraging adaption of the NIH's National Pain Strategy Medial device supply chain procurement - VHA patient access to Med Technology as VHA migrates to new sourcing methodology Implementation of Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) law to improve the quality of Pain Care provided to veterans.
Public Law 112-144 - Implemenation of Food and Drug Administration Safety and Innovation Act (FDASIA) specifically pertaining to user fees used to train FDA staff and streamline approval process Unique Device Identifiers (UDI) - Implementation of UDI rule FDA/CMS Breakthrough Pathway - Legislation to harmonize CMS Reimbursement with FDA Approval to speed products' market introduction House/Senate Implementation of Comprehensive Addiction & Recovery Act (CARA) Law to address the National Opioid epidemic. Specifically, Advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain Senate HELP Discussion Draft - Proposed legislation to extend and revise the user-fee programs for Medical Devices
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2017 · first_quarter · 1A
Public Law No: 113-67 - Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2014 and for other purposes. Specifically provisions providing appropriations for the FDA's CDRH evaluation of medical technology. FY 2018 Agriculture Appropriations Bill (House) - FDA Funding FY 2018 Agriculture Appropriations Bill (Senate) - FDA Funding FY 2018 Labor HHS Appropriations Bill (House) - Collection of Pain Care Statistics FY 2018 Labor HHS Appropriations Bill (Senate) - Collection of Pain Care Statistics
Comprehensive/Corporate Tax Reform - Includes lower corporate tax rate, research credit transition and "House Blueprint", and base erosion Senate Finance Tax Reform Discussion Draft - International Tax Reform Provisions - Tax Extender Provisions S108 & HR 184 - Legislation to repeal the 2.3% Medical Device Tax
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2017 · second_quarter · 2A
Public Law No: 113-67 - Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2014 and for other purposes. Specifically provisions providing appropriations for the FDA's CDRH evaluation of medical technology. FY 2018 Agriculture Appropriations Bill (House) - FDA Funding FY 2018 Agriculture Appropriations Bill (Senate) - FDA Funding FY 2018 Labor HHS Appropriations Bill (House) - Collection of Pain Care Statistics FY 2018 Labor HHS Appropriations Bill (Senate) - Collection of Pain Care Statistics
Limitations on aircraft transportation of lithium batteries H.R. 2997 and S. 1405 - Federal Aviation Administration Re-authorization Act - Limitations on aircraft transportation of lithium batteries (House & Senate)
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2017 · third_quarter · 3A
North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) - Supporting passage of updated agreement to reflect current trade investment environment for Medical Devices Countries specific market access issues - India price controls and China market access issues
Comprehensive/Corporate Tax Reform - Includes lower corporate tax rate, research credit transition and "House Blueprint", and base erosion Senate Finance Tax Reform Discussion Draft - International Tax Reform Provisions - Tax Extender Provisions S108 & HR 184 - Legislation to repeal the 2.3% Medical Device Tax
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2017 · fourth_quarter · 4A
Limitations on aircraft transportation of lithium batteries H.R. 2997 and S. 1405 - Federal Aviation Administration Re-authorization Act - Limitations on aircraft transportation of lithium batteries (House & Senate)
HR 1 - Comprehensive/Corporate Tax Reform - Includes lower corporate tax rate, research credit transition and "House Blueprint", and base erosion Senate Finance Tax Reform Discussion Draft - International Tax Reform Provisions - Tax Extender Provisions S108 & HR 184 - Legislation to repeal the 2.3% Medical Device Tax
North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) - Supporting passage of updated agreement to reflect current trade investment environment for Medical Devices Countries specific market access issues - India price controls and China market access issues
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2017 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Public Law 115-52 FDA Reauthorization Act of 2017- specifically pertaining to user fees used to train FDA staff and streamline approval process Unique Device Identifiers (UDI) - Implementation of UDI rule FDA/CMS Breakthrough Pathway - Legislation to harmonize CMS Reimbursement with FDA Approval to speed products' market introduction House/Senate Implementation of Comprehensive Addiction & Recovery Act (CARA) Law to address the National Opioid epidemic. Specifically, Advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain H.R. 2430 - FDA Re-authorization Act - Legislation to extend and revise the user-fee programs for Medical Devices S. 934 - FDA Re-authorization Act - Legislation to extend and revise the user-fee programs for Medical Devices S1656- Cyber Security for Medical Devices S1691- Internet of Things Cyber Security Improvement Act of 2017-Specifically regarding Medical Devices HR3985- Recommended voluntary frameworks and guidelines to increase security of Internet of Things Medical Devices
Public Law No: 113-67 - Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2014 and for other purposes. Specifically provisions providing appropriations for the FDA's CDRH evaluation of medical technology. FY 2018 Agriculture Appropriations Bill (House) - FDA Funding FY 2018 Agriculture Appropriations Bill (Senate) - FDA Funding FY 2018 Labor HHS Appropriations Bill (House) - Collection of Pain Care Statistics FY 2018 Labor HHS Appropriations Bill (Senate) - Collection of Pain Care Statistics
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2017 · third_quarter · Q3
North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) - Supporting passage of updated agreement to reflect current trade investment environment for Medical Devices Countries specific market access issues - India price controls and China market access issues
Public Law No: 113-67 - Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2014 and for other purposes. Specifically provisions providing appropriations for the FDA's CDRH evaluation of medical technology. FY 2018 Agriculture Appropriations Bill (House) - FDA Funding FY 2018 Agriculture Appropriations Bill (Senate) - FDA Funding FY 2018 Labor HHS Appropriations Bill (House) - Collection of Pain Care Statistics FY 2018 Labor HHS Appropriations Bill (Senate) - Collection of Pain Care Statistics
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2017 · second_quarter · Q2
Limitations on aircraft transportation of lithium batteries H.R. 2997 and S. 1405 - Federal Aviation Administration Re-authorization Act - Limitations on aircraft transportation of lithium batteries (House & Senate)
Comprehensive/Corporate Tax Reform - Includes lower corporate tax rate, research credit transition and "House Blueprint", and base erosion Senate Finance Tax Reform Discussion Draft - International Tax Reform Provisions - Tax Extender Provisions S108 & HR 184 - Legislation to repeal the 2.3% Medical Device Tax
VHA Directive 2009-053 - Pain care directive - working to increase veteran access to pain specialists and FDA approved alternative treatments in the VHA Public Law No. 113-146 - Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act: Implementation of law to allow veterans to seek healthcare from non-VA facilities if unable to receive care from the VA in a timely manner. VA Vendor Credentialing - Proposals to establish a national credentialing system for VA National Pain Strategy - Encouraging adaption of the NIH's National Pain Strategy Medial device supply chain procurement - VHA patient access to Med Technology as VHA migrates to new sourcing methodology Implementation of Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) law to improve the quality of Pain Care provided to veterans.
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2017 · first_quarter · Q1
Transpacific Partnership (TPP) - Supporting passage for greater regulatory harmonization across Asia-Pacific country members and to include transparency and procedural fairness provisions in the agreement. Transatlantic Trade & Investment Partnership (T-Tip) - Supporting passage for greater regulatory harmonization of product approvals and registration
Comprehensive/Corporate Tax Reform - Includes lower corporate tax rate, research credit transition and "House Blueprint", and base erosion Senate Finance Tax Reform Discussion Draft - International Tax Reform Provisions - Tax Extender Provisions S108 & HR 184 - Legislation to repeal the 2.3% Medical Device Tax
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2016 · fourth_quarter · Q4
H.R. 4441 - Aviation Innovation, Reform and Re-authorization Act of 2016 - Limitations on aircraft transportation of lithium batteries S. 2658 - Federal Aviation Administration Re-authorization Act of 2016 - Limitations on aircraft transportation of lithium batteries H.R. 636 - FAA Extension - Limitations on aircraft transportation of lithium batteries
Public Law No: 113-67 - Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2014, and for other purposes. Specifically provisions providing appropriations for the FDAs CDRH evaluation of medical technology. FY 2016 Agriculture Appropriations Bill (House) - FDA Funding FY 2016 Agriculture Appropriations Bill (Senate) - FDA Funding
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2016 · third_quarter · Q3
H.R. 4441 - Aviation Innovation, Reform and Re-authorization Act of 2016 - Limitations on aircraft transportation of lithium batteries S. 2658 - Federal Aviation Administration Re-authorization Act of 2016 - Limitations on aircraft transportation of lithium batteries H.R. 636 - FAA Extension - Limitations on aircraft transportation of lithium batteries
Public Law 112-144 - Implementation of Food and Drug Administration Safety and Innovation Act (FDASIA) specifically pertaining to user fees used to train FDA staff and streamline approval process Unique Device Identifiers (UDI) - Implementation of UDI rule H.R. 6 - 21st Century Cures Initiative - Legislation to accelerate the pace of biomedical innovation and cures by modernizing federal research and regulatory agencies Innovation for Healthier Americans (Senate, companion) - Legislation to accelerate the pace of biomedical innovation and cures by modernizing federal research and regulatory agencies FDA/CMS Breakthrough Pathway - H.R. 5009 - Legislation to harmonize CMS Reimbursement with FDA Approval to speed products' market introduction S. 524 - H.R. 943 - Comprehensive Addiction & Recovery Act (CARA) - Bill to address the National Opioid epidemic. Specifically, Advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain H.R. 4641 - Pain Best Practices
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2016 · second_quarter · Q2
Transpacific Partnership (TPP) - Supporting passage for greater regulatory harmonization across Asia-Pacific country members and to include transparency and procedural fairness provisions in the agreement. Transatlantic Trade & Investment Partnership (T-TIP) - Supporting passage for greater regulatory harmonization of product approvals and registration
VHA Directive 2009-053 - Pain care directive - working to increase veteran access to pain specialists and FDA approved alternative treatments in the VHA. Public Law No 113-146 - Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act: Implementation of law to allow veterans to seek healthcare from non-VA facilities if unable to receive care from the VA in a timely manner. VA Vendor Credentialing - Proposals to establish a national credentialing system for VA National Pain Strategy - Encouraging adaption of the NIH's National Pain Strategy H.R. 4063 - S. 1641 - Promise Act - Legislation to improve quality of Pain Care provided
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2016 · first_quarter · Q1
Public Law No 113-6 - CONSOLIDATED AND FURTHER CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2013 - Specifically, have been working on relief of 5% sequestration of FDA CDRH User Fees Public Law No: 113-67 - Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2014, and for other purposes. Specifically provisions providing appropriations for the FDAs CDRH evaluation of medical technology. FY 2016 Agriculture Appropriations Bill (House) - FDA Funding FY 2016 Agriculture Appropriations Bill (Senate) - FDA Funding
Transpacific Partnership (TPP) - Supporting passage for greater regulatory harmonization across Asia-Pacific country members and to include transparency and procedural fairness provisions in the agreement. Transatlantic Trade & Investment Partnership (T-TIP) - Supporting passage for greater regulatory harmonization of product approvals and registration
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2015 · fourth_quarter · Q4
VHA Directive 2009-053 - Pain care directive - working to increase veteran access to pain specialists and FDA approved alternative treatments in the VHA. Public Law No 113-146 - Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act: Implementation of law to allow veterans to seek healthcare from non-VA facilities if unable to receive care from the VA in a timely manner. VA Vendor Credentialing - Proposals to establish a national credentialing system for VA National Pain Strategy - Encouraging adaption of the NIH's National Pain Strategy H.R. 4063 - Promise Act - Legislation to improve quality of Pain Care provided to Veterans Brooks Bill - H.R. 2805 (HCR)
Public Law 112-144 - Implementation of Food and Drug Administration Safety and Innovation Act (FDASIA) specifically pertaining to user fees used to train FDA staff and streamline approval process Unique Device Identifiers (UDI) - Implementation of UDI rule H.R. 6 - 21st Century Cures Initiative - Legislation to accelerate the pace of biomedical innovation and cures by modernizing federal research and regulatory agencies Innovation for Healthier Americans (Senate, companion) - Legislation to accelerate the pace of biomedical innovation and cures by modernizing federal research and regulatory agencies FDA/CMS Breakthrough Pathway - Legislation to harmonize CMS Reimbursement with FDA Approval to speed products' market introduction Heroin & Prescription Opioid Abuse, Prevention, Education, Enforcement Act H.R. 2805 - Multi Agency legislation to establish a task force to develop and study for pain management and prescription of pain medication
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2015 · third_quarter · Q3
FAA Re authorization - Limitations on aircraft transportation of lithium batteries
S. 149 - Medical Device Access & Innovation Protection Act - A bill to repeal the 2.3% medical device tax H.R. 160 - Protect Medical Innovation Act of 2015 - A bill to repeal the 2.3% medical device tax Comprehensive/Corporate Tax Reform W&M Discussion Draft - Includes lower corporate tax rate, research credit transition, and base erosion Senate Finance Tax Reform Discussion Draft - International Tax Reform Provisions - Tax Extender Provisions H.R. 880 - Research and Development tax credit extension
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2015 · second_quarter · Q2
Public Law 112-144 - Implementation of Food and Drug Administration Safety and Innovation Act (FDASIA) specifically pertaining to user fees used to train FDA staff and streamline approval process Unique Device Identifiers (UDI) - Implementation of UDI rule H.R. 6 - 21st Century Cures Initiative - Legislation to accelerate the pace of biomedical innovation and cures by modernizing federal research and regulatory agencies Innovation for Healthier Americans (Senate, companion) - Legislation to accelerate the pace of biomedical innovation and cures by modernizing federal research and regulatory agencies
Public Law No 113-6 - CONSOLIDATED AND FURTHER CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2013 - Specifically, have been working on relief of 5% sequestration of FDA CDRH User Fees Public Law No: 113-67 - Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2014, and for other purposes. Specifically provisions providing appropriations for the FDAs CDRH evaluation of medical technology. FY 2016 Agriculture Appropriations Bill (House) - FDA Funding FY 2016 Agriculture Appropriations Bill (Senate) - FDA Funding
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2015 · first_quarter · Q1
S. 149 - Medical Device Access & Innovation Protection Act - A bill to repeal the 2.3% medical device tax H.R. 160 - Protect Medical Innovation Act of 2015 - A bill to repeal the 2.3% medical device tax Comprehensive/Corporate Tax Reform W&M Discussion Draft - Includes lower corporate tax rate, research credit transition, and base erosion Senate Finance Tax Reform Discussion Draft - International Tax Reform Provisions - Tax Extender Provisions H.R. 880 - Research and Development tax credit extension
Public Law 112-144 - Implementation of Food and Drug Administration Safety and Innovation Act (FDASIA) specifically pertaining to user fees used to train FDA staff and streamline approval process Unique Device Identifiers (UDI) - Implementation of UDI rule 21st Century Cures Initiative (House)/ Continuing Americas Leadership in Medical Innovation for Patients (Senate) - Draft legislation to accelerate the pace of biomedical innovation and cures by modernizing federal research and regulatory agencies
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2014 · fourth_quarter · Q4
TPA - Working to secure passage of the Trade Promotion Authority to expedite pending and future trade agreements, such as TPP and T-TIP TPP - Supporting the passage of Transpacific Partnership for greater regulatory harmonization/convergence across Asia-Pacific country members, and to include transparency and procedural fairness provisions with the agreement T-TIP - Supporting the passage of the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership agreement for greater regulatory harmonization/convergence of product approvals and registration
Public Law 112-144 - Implementation Food and Drug Administration Safety and Innovation Act FDASIA H.R. 1919 - Safeguarding Pharmaceuticals Act of 2013 - Track and Trace Pedigree Program S. 957 - Drug Supply Chain Security Act - Track and Trace Pedigree Program H.R. 3204 - Drug Quality & Security Act - Became Public Law 113-54 - Track and Trace Pedigree Program Unique Device Identifiers (UDI) Implementation of UDI Rule 21st Century Cares Initiative - Draft legisation to accelerate the pace of biomedical Innovation and curs by Modernizing Federal Research and Regulatory Agencies
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2008 · first_quarter · Q1
- Regulatory and Reimbursement Issues for Medical Devices in Medicare. - Implementation of Coverage, Coding and Reimbursement under 2003 Medicare Prescription Drug Improvement and Modernization Act. - HR 3162 Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007 - HR 976, Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2007 - Medicare Coverage of Intracranial Angioplasty and Stenting - Medicare Payment of Inpatient Hospital Services - S. 631 Remote Monitoring Access Act of 2007 - HR 5765 Medicare Remote Monitoring Access Act - Medicare Clinical Research Policy - S. 2029 Physican Payments Sunshine Act -HR 5605 Physican Payments Sunshine Act - S. 2221 Transparency Medical Device Pricing Act - HR 2994 National Pain Care Policy Act - Medicare Coverage of Renal Stenting - Comparative Effectiveness research - S. 999 Stop Stroke - HR 477 Stroke Treatment & Prevention Act
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
FY 2022 Agriculture Appropriations Bill (House) - FDA Funding FY 2022 Agriculture Appropriations Bill (Senate) - FDA Funding FY 2022 Labor HHS Appropriations Bill (House) - Collection of Pain Care Statistics & HHS public awareness campaign on pain management best practices FY 2022 Labor HHS Appropriations Bill (Senate) - Collection of Pain Care Statistics & HHS public awareness campaign on pain management best practices Implementation of task force recommendations
United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) - Supporting passage of updated agreement to reflect current trade investment environment for Medical Devices Countries specific market access issues - India price controls and China market access issues Tariffs
Breakthrough Pathway - Legislation to create automatic CMS coverage for devices approved via FDA's breakthrough pathway House/Senate Implementation of Comprehensive Addiction & Recovery Act (CARA) Law to address the National Opioid epidemic. Specifically, Advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain Public Law 115-271 SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act - Specifically, advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain, and medical device's role in the opioid epidemic. HR 1580 to Amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act - Allows psychological evaluation required for certain interventional pain therapies to be conducted via telehealth 2021 Proposed Physician Fee Schedule - Adding telehealth services approved for use during the Public Health Emergency to the list of permanently authorized telehealth services 2022 Physician Fee Schedule - educating Members of Congress on unintended consequences of CMS's proposed update to labor inputs and how they impact medical services with high supply costs relative to labor 2021 CMS Final Rule "Medicare Coverage of Innovative Technology and Definition of Reasonable and Necessary"- advocacy for a new, voluntary Medicare Coverage of Innovative Technology (MCIT) pathway that provides four years of national Medicare coverage for Breakthrough-designated technologies, beginning on the date of FDA market authorization. Medical Device Supply Chain: USICA (S.1260) and Endless Frontier Act (HR2731) and Implementation of CARES Act -- Semiconductor and raw materials shortages, device shortage reporting, resilient supply chain, domestic incentives and Buy America proposals. Medical Device User Fee Amendments (MDUFA V) - once every five year reauthorization of the medical device user fee amendments USICA - advocacy to establish a $29 billion fund at the National Science Foundation to fund research in the areas of AI and medical technology CURES 2.0 Act (H.R. 6000)- 21st Century Cures Act 2.0 - legislation to advance medical research and to foster a new era of medical innovation and prepare for future pandemics and promote health equity
VHA Directive 2009-053 - Pain care directive - working to increase veteran access to pain specialists and FDA approved alternative treatments in the VHA Public Law No. 113-146 - Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act: Implementation of law to allow veterans to seek healthcare from non-VA facilities if unable to receive care from the VA in a timely manner. National Pain Strategy - Encouraging adaption of the NIH's National Pain Strategy Medial device supply chain procurement - VHA patient access to Med Technology as VHA migrates to new sourcing methodology Implementation of Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) law to improve the quality of Pain Care provided to veterans. Purchase Order Prompt Pay - Ensures the VA pays bills in accordance with the law. Public Law No. 115-407 - Veterans Benefits and Transition Act of 2018 - specifically the inclusion and implementation of Rep. Bergman's VA Medsurg Purchasing Stabilization Act - VA device formulary; requires clinical expertise development
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
HR 5 the Equality Act - to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex, gender identity, and sexual orientation in a wide variety of areas including public accommodations and facilities, education, federal funding, employment, housing, credit, and the jury system.
United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) - Supporting passage of updated agreement to reflect current trade investment environment for Medical Devices Countries specific market access issues - India price controls and China market access issues Tariffs
FY 2022 Agriculture Appropriations Bill (House) - FDA Funding FY 2022 Agriculture Appropriations Bill (Senate) - FDA Funding FY 2022 Labor HHS Appropriations Bill (House) - Collection of Pain Care Statistics FY 2022 Labor HHS Appropriations Bill (Senate) - Collection of Pain Care Statistics Implementation of task force recommendations
VHA Directive 2009-053 - Pain care directive - working to increase veteran access to pain specialists and FDA approved alternative treatments in the VHA Public Law No. 113-146 - Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act: Implementation of law to allow veterans to seek healthcare from non-VA facilities if unable to receive care from the VA in a timely manner. National Pain Strategy - Encouraging adaption of the NIH's National Pain Strategy Medial device supply chain procurement - VHA patient access to Med Technology as VHA migrates to new sourcing methodology Implementation of Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) law to improve the quality of Pain Care provided to veterans. Purchase Order Prompt Pay - Ensures the VA pays bills in accordance with the law. Implementation of Bergman bill Public Law Public Law No. 115-407 - Veterans Benefits and Transition Act of 2018 - specifically the inclusion of Rep. Bergman's VA Medsurg Purchasing Stabilization Act - VA device formulary; requires clinical expertise development
American Families Plan, American Jobs Plan, bi-partisan infrastructure proposal(BIF)- the implications of changes to the headline rate, international provisions, R&D amortizations, and punitive importation surtax have on jobs and the medical device ecosystem
Limitations on aircraft transportation of lithium batteries H.R. 4, S. 1405, and Public Law 115-254 - Federal Aviation Administration Re-authorization Act of 2018 - Limitations on aircraft transportation of lithium batteries (House, Senate, Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Admin (PHMSA)) Interim Final Rule (IFR) HM 224I. -Issued by PHMSA to revise Hazardous Materials Regulations for lithium cells & batteries transported by aircraft Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021, (CRRSA) Public Law 116-260 - Advocacy to secure medical device supply chain & prevent device shortages
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
VHA Directive 2009-053 - Pain care directive - working to increase veteran access to pain specialists and FDA approved alternative treatments in the VHA Public Law No. 113-146 - Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act: Implementation of law to allow veterans to seek healthcare from non-VA facilities if unable to receive care from the VA in a timely manner. National Pain Strategy - Encouraging adaption of the NIH's National Pain Strategy Medial device supply chain procurement - VHA patient access to Med Technology as VHA migrates to new sourcing methodology Implementation of Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) law to improve the quality of Pain Care provided to veterans. Purchase Order Prompt Pay - Ensures the VA pays bills in accordance with the law. Implementation of Bergman bill Public Law Public Law No. 115-407 - Veterans Benefits and Transition Act of 2018 - specifically the inclusion of Rep. Bergman's VA Medsurg Purchasing Stabilization Act - VA device formulary; requires clinical expertise development
Limitations on aircraft transportation of lithium batteries H.R. 4, S. 1405, and Public Law 115-254 - Federal Aviation Administration Re-authorization Act of 2018 - Limitations on aircraft transportation of lithium batteries (House, Senate, Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Admin (PHMSA)) Interim Final Rule (IFR) HM 224I. -Issued by PHMSA to revise Hazardous Materials Regulations for lithium cells & batteries transported by aircraft Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021, (CRRSA) Public Law 116-260 - Advocacy to secure medical device supply chain & prevent device shortages
United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) - Supporting passage of updated agreement to reflect current trade investment environment for Medical Devices Countries specific market access issues - India price controls and China market access issues Tariffs
HR 5 the Equality Act - to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex, gender identity, and sexual orientation in a wide variety of areas including public accommodations and facilities, education, federal funding, employment, housing, credit, and the jury system.
Breakthrough Pathway - Legislation to create automatic CMS coverage for devices approved via FDA's breakthrough pathway House/Senate Implementation of Comprehensive Addiction & Recovery Act (CARA) Law to address the National Opioid epidemic. Specifically, Advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain Public Law 115-271 SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act - Specifically, advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain, and medical device's role in the opioid epidemic. HR 1580 to Amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act - Allows psychological evaluation required for certain interventional pain therapies to be conducted via telehealth 2021 Proposed CMS OPPS Rule - Requesting that CMS not finalized new prior authorization requirements in Medicare Part A. 2021 Proposed Physician Fee Schedule - Adding telehealth services approved for use during the Public Health Emergency to the list of permanently authorized telehealth services 2021 CMS Final Rule "Medicare Coverage of Innovative Technology and Definition of Reasonable and Necessary"- advocacy for a new, voluntary Medicare Coverage of Innovative Technology (MCIT) pathway that provides four years of national Medicare coverage for Breakthrough-designated technologies, beginning on the date of FDA market authorization. Medical Device Supply Chain: Implementation of CARES Act and Endless Frontiers Act -- Device Shortages, Resilient Supply Chain, Domestic Incentives and Buy America Medical Device User Fee Amendments (MDUFA V) - once every five year reauthorization of the medical device user fee amendments USICA - advocacy to establish a $29 billion fund at the National Science Foundation to fund research in the areas of AI and medical technology CURES 2.0 - 21st Century Cures Act 2.0 - legislation to advance medical research and to foster a new era of medical innovation and prepare for future pandemics and promote health equity
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
FY 2022 Agriculture Appropriations Bill (House) - FDA Funding FY 2022 Agriculture Appropriations Bill (Senate) - FDA Funding FY 2022 Labor HHS Appropriations Bill (House) - Collection of Pain Care Statistics FY 2022 Labor HHS Appropriations Bill (Senate) - Collection of Pain Care Statistics Implementation of task force recommendations
Limitations on aircraft transportation of lithium batteries H.R. 4, S. 1405, and Public Law 115-254 - Federal Aviation Administration Re-authorization Act of 2018 - Limitations on aircraft transportation of lithium batteries (House, Senate, Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Admin (PHMSA)) Interim Final Rule (IFR) HM 224I. -Issued by PHMSA to revise Hazardous Materials Regulations for lithium cells & batteries transported by aircraft Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021, (CRRSA) Public Law 116-260 - Advocacy to secure medical device supply chain & prevent device shortages
VHA Directive 2009-053 - Pain care directive - working to increase veteran access to pain specialists and FDA approved alternative treatments in the VHA Public Law No. 113-146 - Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act: Implementation of law to allow veterans to seek healthcare from non-VA facilities if unable to receive care from the VA in a timely manner. National Pain Strategy - Encouraging adaption of the NIH's National Pain Strategy Medial device supply chain procurement - VHA patient access to Med Technology as VHA migrates to new sourcing methodology Implementation of Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) law to improve the quality of Pain Care provided to veterans. Purchase Order Prompt Pay - Ensures the VA pays bills in accordance with the law. Implementation of Bergman bill Public Law Public Law No. 115-407 - Veterans Benefits and Transition Act of 2018 - specifically the inclusion of Rep. Bergman's VA Medsurg Purchasing Stabilization Act - VA device formulary; requires clinical expertise development
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) - Supporting passage of updated agreement to reflect current trade investment environment for Medical Devices Countries specific market access issues - India price controls and China market access issues Tariffs
Limitations on aircraft transportation of lithium batteries H.R. 4, S. 1405, and Public Law 115-254 - Federal Aviation Administration Re-authorization Act of 2018 - Limitations on aircraft transportation of lithium batteries (House, Senate, Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Admin (PHMSA)) Interim Final Rule (IFR) HM 224I. -Issued by PHMSA to revise Hazardous Materials Regulations for lithium cells & batteries transported by aircraft Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021, (CRRSA) Public Law 116-260 - Advocacy to secure medical device supply chain & prevent device shortages
FDA/CMS Breakthrough Pathway - Legislation to harmonize CMS Reimbursement with FDA Approval to speed products' market introduction House/Senate Implementation of Comprehensive Addiction & Recovery Act (CARA) Law to address the National Opioid epidemic. Specifically, Advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain Public Law 115-271 SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act - Specifically, advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain, and medical device's role in the opioid epidemic. HR 3417 Better Act - Modifications to legislation to streamline access to medical device interventions by employing telehealth 2020 proposed OPPS rule - Telehealth and C-APC changes for Interspinous Decompression Labor HHS bill HR 1865 - Advocacy for C-APC changes HR 5833 to Amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act - Allows psychological evaluation required for preauthorization for certain interventional pain therapies to be conducted via telehealth Public Law 116-136 Coronavirus Aid Relief & Economic Security (CARES) Act - Legislation to support businesses of all sizes, cash support for citizens, and monetary relief for health care providers & hospitals, telehealth expansion. Specifically, advocacy for funding to help health providers offset expenses and lost revenue related to the pandemic; medical device shortages reporting for public health emergencies, grants for COVID-19 medical countermeasures; and air transport provisions to maintain medical device supply chain. Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021, (CRRSA) Public Law 116-260: Emergency waiver to increase the frequency of application review of CMS's New Tech Add-on Payment program during the Public Health Emergency 2021 Proposed CMS OPPS Rule - Requesting that CMS not finalized new prior authorization requirements in Medicare Part A. 2021 Proposed Physician Fee Schedule - Adding telehealth services approved for use during the Public Health Emergency to the list of permanently authorized telehealth services S4473/HR7956 Critical Medical Infrastructure Right to Repair Act of 2020 - To allow non-manufacturer repair technicians to maintain and repair essential medical equipment during the COVID-19 pandemic, and temporarily suspend restrictions. 2021 CMS Final Rule "Medicare Coverage of Innovative Technology and Definition of Reasonable and Necessary"- advocacy for a new, voluntary Medicare Coverage of Innovative Technology (MCIT) pathway that provides four years of national Medicare coverage for Breakthrough-designated technologies, beginning on the date of FDA market authorization.
FY 2021 Agriculture Appropriations Bill (House) - FDA Funding FY 2021 Agriculture Appropriations Bill (Senate) - FDA Funding FY 2021 Labor HHS Appropriations Bill (House) - Collection of Pain Care Statistics FY 2021 Labor HHS Appropriations Bill (Senate) - Collection of Pain Care Statistics Implementation of task force recommendations
HR 5 the Equality Act - to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex, gender identity, and sexual orientation in a wide variety of areas including public accommodations and facilities, education, federal funding, employment, housing, credit, and the jury system.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
FDA/CMS Breakthrough Pathway - Legislation to harmonize CMS Reimbursement with FDA Approval to speed products' market introduction House/Senate Implementation of Comprehensive Addiction & Recovery Act (CARA) Law to address the National Opioid epidemic. Specifically, Advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain Public Law 115-271 SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act - Specifically, advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain, and medical device's role in the opioid epidemic. HR 3417 Better Act - Modifications to legislation to streamline access to medical device interventions by employing telehealth 2020 proposed OPPS rule - Telehealth and C-APC changes for Interspinous Decompression Labor HHS bill HR 1865 - Advocacy for C-APC changes HR 5833 to Amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act - Allows psychological evaluation required for preauthorization for certain interventional pain therapies to be conducted via telehealth Public Law 116-136 Coronavirus Aid Relief & Economic Security (CARES) Act - Legislation to support businesses of all sizes, cash support for citizens, and monetary relief for health care providers & hospitals, telehealth expansion. Specifically, advocacy for funding to help health providers offset expenses and lost revenue related to the pandemic; medical device shortages reporting for public health emergencies, grants for COVID-19 medical countermeasures; and air transport provisions to maintain medical device supply chain. Yet-to-be released COVID Stimulus Bill (House & Senate): Emergency waiver to increase the frequency of application review of CMS's New Tech Add-on Payment program during the Public Health Emergency 2021 Proposed CMS OPPS Rule - Requesting that CMS not finalized new prior authorization requirements in Medicare Part A. 2021 Proposed Physician Fee Schedule - Adding telehealth services approved for use during the Public Health Emergency to the list of permanently authorized telehealth services S4473/HR7956 Critical Medical Infrastructure Right to Repair Act of 2020 - To allow non-manufacturer repair technicians to maintain and repair essential medical equipment during the COVID-19 pandemic, and temporarily suspend restrictions.
United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) - Supporting passage of updated agreement to reflect current trade investment environment for Medical Devices Countries specific market access issues - India price controls and China market access issues Tariffs
Limitations on aircraft transportation of lithium batteries H.R. 4, S. 1405, and Public Law 115-254 - Federal Aviation Administration Re-authorization Act of 2018 - Limitations on aircraft transportation of lithium batteries (House, Senate, Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Admin (PHMSA)) Interim Final Rule (IFR) HM 224I. -Issued by PHMSA to revise Hazardous Materials Regulations for lithium cells & batteries transported by aircraft Yet-to-be released COVID Stimulus Bill (House & Senate)- Advocacy to secure medical device supply chain & prevent device shortages
FY 2021 Agriculture Appropriations Bill (House) - FDA Funding FY 2021 Agriculture Appropriations Bill (Senate) - FDA Funding FY 2021 Labor HHS Appropriations Bill (House) - Collection of Pain Care Statistics FY 2021 Labor HHS Appropriations Bill (Senate) - Collection of Pain Care Statistics Implementation of task force recommendations
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
HR 5 the Equality Act - to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex, gender identity, and sexual orientation in a wide variety of areas including public accommodations and facilities, education, federal funding, employment, housing, credit, and the jury system.
FDA/CMS Breakthrough Pathway - Legislation to harmonize CMS Reimbursement with FDA Approval to speed products' market introduction House/Senate Implementation of Comprehensive Addiction & Recovery Act (CARA) Law to address the National Opioid epidemic. Specifically, Advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain Public Law 115-271 SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act - Specifically, advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain, and medical device's role in the opioid epidemic. HR 3417 Better Act- Modifications to legislation to streamline access to medical device interventions by employing telehealth 2020 proposed OPPS rule- Telehealth and C-APC changes for Interspinous Decompression Labor HHS bill HR 1865 - Advocacy for C-APC changes HR 5833 to Amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act - Allows psychological evaluation required for preauthorization for certain interventional pain therapies to be conducted via telehealth Public Law 116-136 Coronavirus Aid Relief & Economic Security (CARES) Act - Legislation to support businesses of all sizes, cash support for citizens, and monetary relief for health care providers & hospitals, telehealth expansion. Specifically, advocacy for funding to help health providers offset expenses and lost revenue related to the pandemic; medical device shortages reporting for public health emergencies, grants for COVID-19 medical countermeasures; and air transport provisions to maintain medical device supply chain. Yet-to-be released COVID Stimulus Bill (House & Senate):Emergency waiver to increase the frequency of application review of CMS's New Tech Add-on Payment program during the Public Health Emergency
VHA Directive 2009-053 - Pain care directive - working to increase veteran access to pain specialists and FDA approved alternative treatments in the VHA Public Law No. 113-146 - Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act: Implementation of law to allow veterans to seek healthcare from non-VA facilities if unable to receive care from the VA in a timely manner. National Pain Strategy - Encouraging adaption of the NIH's National Pain Strategy Medial device supply chain procurement - VHA patient access to Med Technology as VHA migrates to new sourcing methodology Implementation of Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) law to improve the quality of Pain Care provided to veterans. Purchase Order Prompt Pay - Ensures the VA pays bills in accordance with the law. Implementation of Bergman bill Public Law Public Law No. 115-407 - Veterans Benefits and Transition Act of 2018 - specifically the inclusion of Rep. Bergman's VA Medsurg Purchasing Stabilization Act - VA device formulary; requires clinical expertise development
Limitations on aircraft transportation of lithium batteries H.R. 4, S. 1405, and Public Law 115-254 - Federal Aviation Administration Re-authorization Act of 2018 - Limitations on aircraft transportation of lithium batteries (House, Senate, Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Admin (PHMSA)) Interim Final Rule (IFR) HM 224I. -Issued by PHMSA to revise Hazardous Materials Regulations for lithium cells & batteries transported by aircraft
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
HR 5 the Equality Act - to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex, gender identity, and sexual orientation in a wide variety of areas including public accommodations and facilities, education, federal funding, employment, housing, credit, and the jury system.
United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) - Supporting passage of updated agreement to reflect current trade investment environment for Medical Devices Countries specific market access issues - India price controls and China market access issues Tariffs
FY 2021 Agriculture Appropriations Bill (House) - FDA Funding FY 2021 Agriculture Appropriations Bill (Senate) - FDA Funding FY 2021 Labor HHS Appropriations Bill (House) - Collection of Pain Care Statistics FY 2021 Labor HHS Appropriations Bill (Senate) - Collection of Pain Care Statistics
Limitations on aircraft transportation of lithium batteries H.R. 4, S. 1405, and Public Law 115-254 - Federal Aviation Administration Re-authorization Act of 2018 - Limitations on aircraft transportation of lithium batteries (House, Senate, Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Admin (PHMSA)) Interim Final Rule (IFR) HM 224I.
VHA Directive 2009-053 - Pain care directive - working to increase veteran access to pain specialists and FDA approved alternative treatments in the VHA Public Law No. 113-146 - Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act: Implementation of law to allow veterans to seek healthcare from non-VA facilities if unable to receive care from the VA in a timely manner. National Pain Strategy - Encouraging adaption of the NIH's National Pain Strategy Medial device supply chain procurement - VHA patient access to Med Technology as VHA migrates to new sourcing methodology Implementation of Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) law to improve the quality of Pain Care provided to veterans. Purchase Order Prompt Pay - Ensures the VA pays bills in accordance with the law. Implementation of Bergman bill Public Law Public Law No. 115-407 - Veterans Benefits and Transition Act of 2018 - specifically the inclusion of Rep. Bergman's VA Medsurg Purchasing Stabilization Act - VA device formulary; requires clinical expertise development
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
FY 2020 Agriculture Appropriations Bill (House) - FDA Funding FY 2020 Agriculture Appropriations Bill (Senate) - FDA Funding FY 2020 Labor HHS Appropriations Bill (House) - Collection of Pain Care Statistics FY 2020 Labor HHS Appropriations Bill (Senate) - Collection of Pain Care Statistics
HR 5 the Equality Act - to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex, gender identity, and sexual orientation in a wide variety of areas including public accommodations and facilities, education, federal funding, employment, housing, credit, and the jury system.
FDA/CMS Breakthrough Pathway - Legislation to harmonize CMS Reimbursement with FDA Approval to speed products' market introduction House/Senate Implementation of Comprehensive Addiction & Recovery Act (CARA) Law to address the National Opioid epidemic. Specifically, Advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain Public Law 115-271 SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act - Specifically, advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain, and medical device's role in the opioid epidemic. HR 3417 Better Act- Modifications to legislation to streamline access to medical device interventions by employing telehealth 2020 proposed OPPS rule- Telehealth and C-APC changes for Interspinous Decompression Labor HHS bill HR 1865 - Advocacy for C-APC changes
United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) - Supporting passage of updated agreement to reflect current trade investment environment for Medical Devices Countries specific market access issues - India price controls and China market access issues Tariffs
Public Law 115-97 - Implementation of Comprehensive/Corporate Tax Reform - Includes lower corporate tax rate, research credit transition, base erosion, International Tax Reform Provisions, and tax Extender Provisions S.692 Protect Medical Innovation Act of 2019 - Bill to repeal the 2.3% Medical Device Tax HR 2207 - House companion bill to repeal the 2.3% Medical Device Tax HR 1865 Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020 - House end of year spending bill which included repeal of the 2.3% Medical Device Tax
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
FY 2020 Agriculture Appropriations Bill (House) - FDA Funding FY 2020 Agriculture Appropriations Bill (Senate) - FDA Funding FY 2020 Labor HHS Appropriations Bill (House) - Collection of Pain Care Statistics FY 2020 Labor HHS Appropriations Bill (Senate) - Collection of Pain Care Statistics
VHA Directive 2009-053 - Pain care directive - working to increase veteran access to pain specialists and FDA approved alternative treatments in the VHA Public Law No. 113-146 - Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act: Implementation of law to allow veterans to seek healthcare from non-VA facilities if unable to receive care from the VA in a timely manner. National Pain Strategy - Encouraging adaption of the NIH's National Pain Strategy Medial device supply chain procurement - VHA patient access to Med Technology as VHA migrates to new sourcing methodology Implementation of Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) law to improve the quality of Pain Care provided to veterans. Purchase Order Prompt Pay - Ensures the VA pays bills in accordance with the law. Implementation of Bergman bill Public Law Public Law No. 115-407 - Veterans Benefits and Transition Act of 2018 - specifically the inclusion of Rep. Bergman's VA Medsurg Purchasing Stabilization Act - VA device formulary; requires clinical expertise development
United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) - Supporting passage of updated agreement to reflect current trade investment environment for Medical Devices Countries specific market access issues - India price controls and China market access issues Tariffs
Public Law 115-97 - Implementation of Comprehensive/Corporate Tax Reform - Includes lower corporate tax rate, research credit transition, base erosion, International Tax Reform Provisions, and tax Extender Provisions S.692 Protect Medical Innovation Act of 2019 - Bill to repeal the 2.3% Medical Device Tax HR 2207 - House companion bill to repeal the 2.3% Medical Device Tax
Limitations on aircraft transportation of lithium batteries H.R. 4, S. 1405, and Public Law 115-254 - Federal Aviation Administration Re-authorization Act of 2018 - Limitations on aircraft transportation of lithium batteries (House, Senate, Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Admin (PHMSA)) Interim Final Rule (IFR) HM 224I.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
FY 2020 Agriculture Appropriations Bill (House) - FDA Funding FY 2020 Agriculture Appropriations Bill (Senate) - FDA Funding FY 2020 Labor HHS Appropriations Bill (House) - Collection of Pain Care Statistics FY 2020 Labor HHS Appropriations Bill (Senate) - Collection of Pain Care Statistics
FDA/CMS Breakthrough Pathway - Legislation to harmonize CMS Reimbursement with FDA Approval to speed products' market introduction House/Senate Implementation of Comprehensive Addiction & Recovery Act (CARA) Law to address the National Opioid epidemic. Specifically, Advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain Public Law 115-271 SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act - Specifically, advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain, and medical device's role in the opioid epidemic. HR 3417 Better Act- Modifications to legislation to streamline access to medical device interventions by employing telehealth
Limitations on aircraft transportation of lithium batteries H.R. 4, S. 1405, and Public Law 115-254 - Federal Aviation Administration Re-authorization Act of 2018 - Limitations on aircraft transportation of lithium batteries (House, Senate, Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Admin (PHMSA)) Interim Final Rule (IFR) HM 224I.
United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) - Supporting passage of updated agreement to reflect current trade investment environment for Medical Devices Countries specific market access issues - India price controls and China market access issues Tariffs
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
FY 2020 Agriculture Appropriations Bill (House) - FDA Funding FY 2020 Agriculture Appropriations Bill (Senate) - FDA Funding FY 2020 Labor HHS Appropriations Bill (House) - Collection of Pain Care Statistics FY 2020 Labor HHS Appropriations Bill (Senate) - Collection of Pain Care Statistics
VHA Directive 2009-053 - Pain care directive - working to increase veteran access to pain specialists and FDA approved alternative treatments in the VHA Public Law No. 113-146 - Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act: Implementation of law to allow veterans to seek healthcare from non-VA facilities if unable to receive care from the VA in a timely manner. National Pain Strategy - Encouraging adaption of the NIH's National Pain Strategy Medial device supply chain procurement - VHA patient access to Med Technology as VHA migrates to new sourcing methodology Implementation of Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) law to improve the quality of Pain Care provided to veterans. Purchase Order Prompt Pay - Ensures the VA pays bills in accordance with the law. Implementation of Bergman bill Public Law Public Law No. 115-407 - Veterans Benefits and Transition Act of 2018 - specifically the inclusion of Rep. Bergman's VA Medsurg Purchasing Stabilization Act - VA device formulary; requires clinical expertise development
FDA/CMS Breakthrough Pathway - Legislation to harmonize CMS Reimbursement with FDA Approval to speed products' market introduction House/Senate Implementation of Comprehensive Addiction & Recovery Act (CARA) Law to address the National Opioid epidemic. Specifically, Advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain Public Law 115-271 SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act - Specifically, advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain, and medical device's role in the opioid epidemic.
United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) - Supporting passage of updated agreement to reflect current trade investment environment for Medical Devices Countries specific market access issues - India price controls and China market access issues Tariffs
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Public Law 115-97 - Implementation of Comprehensive/Corporate Tax Reform - Includes lower corporate tax rate, research credit transition, base erosion, International Tax Reform Provisions, and tax Extender Provisions S108 & HR 184 - Legislation to repeal the 2.3% Medical Device Tax HR 88, as amended, by the US House of Representatives - Legislation to extend the suspension of the Medical Device Tax for a further 5 years
Public Law No: 113-67 - Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2014 and for other purposes. Specifically provisions providing appropriations for the FDA's CDRH evaluation of medical technology. FY 2019 Agriculture Appropriations Bill (House) - FDA Funding FY 2019 Agriculture Appropriations Bill (Senate) - FDA Funding FY 2019 Labor HHS Appropriations Bill (House) - Collection of Pain Care Statistics FY 2019 Labor HHS Appropriations Bill (Senate) - Collection of Pain Care Statistics
Limitations on aircraft transportation of lithium batteries H.R. 4, S. 1405, and Public Law 115-254 - Federal Aviation Administration Re-authorization Act of 2018 - Limitations on aircraft transportation of lithium batteries (House & Senate)
VHA Directive 2009-053 - Pain care directive - working to increase veteran access to pain specialists and FDA approved alternative treatments in the VHA Public Law No. 113-146 - Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act: Implementation of law to allow veterans to seek healthcare from non-VA facilities if unable to receive care from the VA in a timely manner. National Pain Strategy - Encouraging adaption of the NIH's National Pain Strategy Medial device supply chain procurement - VHA patient access to Med Technology as VHA migrates to new sourcing methodology Implementation of Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) law to improve the quality of Pain Care provided to veterans. Purchase Order Prompt Pay - Ensures the VA pays bills in accordance with the law. HR5418 - VA Medsurg Purchasing Stabilization Act - VA device formulary; requires clinical expertise development
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Public Law No: 113-67 - Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2014 and for other purposes. Specifically provisions providing appropriations for the FDA's CDRH evaluation of medical technology. FY 2019 Agriculture Appropriations Bill (House) - FDA Funding FY 2019 Agriculture Appropriations Bill (Senate) - FDA Funding FY 2019 Labor HHS Appropriations Bill (House) - Collection of Pain Care Statistics FY 2019 Labor HHS Appropriations Bill (Senate) - Collection of Pain Care Statistics
Limitations on aircraft transportation of lithium batteries H.R. 4, S. 1405, and Public Law 115-254 - Federal Aviation Administration Re-authorization Act of 2018 - Limitations on aircraft transportation of lithium batteries (House & Senate)
North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) - Supporting passage of updated agreement to reflect current trade investment environment for Medical Devices Countries specific market access issues - India price controls and China market access issues Tariffs
Public Law 115-97 - Implementation of Comprehensive/Corporate Tax Reform - Includes lower corporate tax rate, research credit transition, base erosion, International Tax Reform Provisions, and tax Extender Provisions S108 & HR 184 - Legislation to repeal the 2.3% Medical Device Tax
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Public Law 115-97 - Implementation of Comprehensive/Corporate Tax Reform - Includes lower corporate tax rate, research credit transition, base erosion, International Tax Reform Provisions, and tax Extender Provisions S108 & HR 184 - Legislation to repeal the 2.3% Medical Device Tax
Public Law No: 113-67 - Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2014 and for other purposes. Specifically provisions providing appropriations for the FDA's CDRH evaluation of medical technology. FY 2019 Agriculture Appropriations Bill (House) - FDA Funding FY 2019 Agriculture Appropriations Bill (Senate) - FDA Funding FY 2019 Labor HHS Appropriations Bill (House) - Collection of Pain Care Statistics FY 2019 Labor HHS Appropriations Bill (Senate) - Collection of Pain Care Statistics
North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) - Supporting passage of updated agreement to reflect current trade investment environment for Medical Devices Countries specific market access issues - India price controls and China market access issues Tariffs
Public Law 115-52 FDA Reauthorization Act of 2017- specifically pertaining to user fees used to train FDA staff and streamline approval process Unique Device Identifiers (UDI) - Implementation of UDI rule HR5997 - Ensuring Patient Access to Critical Breakthrough Products Act FDA/CMS Breakthrough Pathway - Legislation to harmonize CMS Reimbursement with FDA Approval to speed products' market introduction House/Senate Implementation of Comprehensive Addiction & Recovery Act (CARA) Law to address the National Opioid epidemic. Specifically, Advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain S1656- Cyber Security for Medical Devices S1691- Internet of Things Cyber Security Improvement Act of 2017-Specifically regarding Medical Devices HR3985- Recommended voluntary frameworks and guidelines to increase security of Internet of Things Medical Devices Working draft of Comprehensive Addiction & Recovery Act 2.0 (CARA 2.0) to address the National Opioid epidemic. Specifically, Advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain House & Senate Opioid Legislation: OCRA and other HELP Bills, E&C Bills, W&M bills, Senate Finance Bills aimed at addressing the national opioid epidemic; specifically the role of FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic pain and opioid abuse. HR6 -Substance Use-Disorder Prevention that Promises Opioid Recovery and Treatment (SUPPORT) for Patients and Communities Act - Specifically, Advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain S2680 - Opioid Crisis Response Act (OCRA) - Specifically, Advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain S3120 - Helping to End Addiction & Lessen Substance Abuse Disorders Act (HEAL Act) - Specifically, Advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain S2891 - Fighting the Opioid Epidemic with Sunshine Act of 2018(Sunshine Expansion Act) - Specifically, transparency and medical device's role in the opioid epidemic.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Public Law 115-97 - Implementation of Comprehensive/Corporate Tax Reform - Includes lower corporate tax rate, research credit transition, base erosion, International Tax Reform Provisions, and tax Extender Provisions S108 & HR 184 - Legislation to repeal the 2.3% Medical Device Tax
North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) - Supporting passage of updated agreement to reflect current trade investment environment for Medical Devices Countries specific market access issues - India price controls and China market access issues
Public Law 115-52 FDA Reauthorization Act of 2017- specifically pertaining to user fees used to train FDA staff and streamline approval process Unique Device Identifiers (UDI) - Implementation of UDI rule FDA/CMS Breakthrough Pathway - Legislation to harmonize CMS Reimbursement with FDA Approval to speed products' market introduction House/Senate Implementation of Comprehensive Addiction & Recovery Act (CARA) Law to address the National Opioid epidemic. Specifically, Advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain S1656- Cyber Security for Medical Devices S1691- Internet of Things Cyber Security Improvement Act of 2017-Specifically regarding Medical Devices HR3985- Recommended voluntary frameworks and guidelines to increase security of Internet of Things Medical Devices Working draft of Comprehensive Addiction & Recovery Act 2.0 (CARA 2.0) to address the National Opioid epidemic. Specifically, Advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain House & Senate Draft Opioid Legislation: OCRA and other HELP Draft Bills, E&C Draft Bills, W&M Draft bills, Senate Finance Draft Bills aimed at addressing the national opioid epidemic; specifically the role of FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic pain and opioid abuse.
VHA Directive 2009-053 - Pain care directive - working to increase veteran access to pain specialists and FDA approved alternative treatments in the VHA Public Law No. 113-146 - Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act: Implementation of law to allow veterans to seek healthcare from non-VA facilities if unable to receive care from the VA in a timely manner. National Pain Strategy - Encouraging adaption of the NIH's National Pain Strategy Medial device supply chain procurement - VHA patient access to Med Technology as VHA migrates to new sourcing methodology Implementation of Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) law to improve the quality of Pain Care provided to veterans. Purchase Order Prompt Pay - Ensures the VA pays bills in accordance with the law.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Public Law 115-52 FDA Reauthorization Act of 2017- specifically pertaining to user fees used to train FDA staff and streamline approval process Unique Device Identifiers (UDI) - Implementation of UDI rule FDA/CMS Breakthrough Pathway - Legislation to harmonize CMS Reimbursement with FDA Approval to speed products' market introduction House/Senate Implementation of Comprehensive Addiction & Recovery Act (CARA) Law to address the National Opioid epidemic. Specifically, Advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain S1656- Cyber Security for Medical Devices S1691- Internet of Things Cyber Security Improvement Act of 2017-Specifically regarding Medical Devices HR3985- Recommended voluntary frameworks and guidelines to increase security of Internet of Things Medical Devices Working draft of Comprehensive Addiction & Recovery Act 2.0 (CARA 2.0) to address the National Opioid epidemic. Specifically, Advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain House & Senate Draft Opioid Legislation: OCRA and other HELP Draft Bills, E&C Draft Bills, W&M Draft bills, Senate Finance Draft Bills aimed at addressing the national opioid epidemic; specifically the role of FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic pain and opioid abuse.
North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) - Supporting passage of updated agreement to reflect current trade investment environment for Medical Devices Countries specific market access issues - India price controls and China market access issues
Public Law 115-97 - Implementation of Comprehensive/Corporate Tax Reform - Includes lower corporate tax rate, research credit transition, base erosion, International Tax Reform Provisions, and tax Extender Provisions S108 & HR 184 - Legislation to repeal the 2.3% Medical Device Tax
Public Law No: 113-67 - Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2014 and for other purposes. Specifically provisions providing appropriations for the FDA's CDRH evaluation of medical technology. FY 2019 Agriculture Appropriations Bill (House) - FDA Funding FY 2019 Agriculture Appropriations Bill (Senate) - FDA Funding FY 2019 Labor HHS Appropriations Bill (House) - Collection of Pain Care Statistics FY 2019 Labor HHS Appropriations Bill (Senate) - Collection of Pain Care Statistics
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Public Law No: 113-67 - Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2014 and for other purposes. Specifically provisions providing appropriations for the FDA's CDRH evaluation of medical technology. FY 2018 Agriculture Appropriations Bill (House) - FDA Funding FY 2018 Agriculture Appropriations Bill (Senate) - FDA Funding FY 2018 Labor HHS Appropriations Bill (House) - Collection of Pain Care Statistics FY 2018 Labor HHS Appropriations Bill (Senate) - Collection of Pain Care Statistics
Transpacific Partnership (TPP) - Supporting passage for greater regulatory harmonization across Asia-Pacific country members and to include transparency and procedural fairness provisions in the agreement. Transatlantic Trade & Investment Partnership (T-Tip) - Supporting passage for greater regulatory harmonization of product approvals and registration
Comprehensive/Corporate Tax Reform - Includes lower corporate tax rate, research credit transition and "House Blueprint", and base erosion Senate Finance Tax Reform Discussion Draft - International Tax Reform Provisions - Tax Extender Provisions S108 & HR 184 - Legislation to repeal the 2.3% Medical Device Tax
Limitations on aircraft transportation of lithium batteries Federal Aviation Administration Re-authorization Act - Limitations on aircraft transportation of lithium batteries (House & Senate)
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
VHA Directive 2009-053 - Pain care directive - working to increase veteran access to pain specialists and FDA approved alternative treatments in the VHA Public Law No. 113-146 - Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act: Implementation of law to allow veterans to seek healthcare from non-VA facilities if unable to receive care from the VA in a timely manner. VA Vendor Credentialing - Proposals to establish a national credentialing system for VA National Pain Strategy - Encouraging adaption of the NIH's National Pain Strategy Medial device supply chain procurement - VHA patient access to Med Technology as VHA migrates to new sourcing methodology Implementation of Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) law to improve the quality of Pain Care provided to veterans.
Public Law 112-144 - Implemenation of Food and Drug Administration Safety and Innovation Act (FDASIA) specifically pertaining to user fees used to train FDA staff and streamline approval process Unique Device Identifiers (UDI) - Implementation of UDI rule FDA/CMS Breakthrough Pathway - Legislation to harmonize CMS Reimbursement with FDA Approval to speed products' market introduction House/Senate Implementation of Comprehensive Addiction & Recovery Act (CARA) Law to address the National Opioid epidemic. Specifically, Advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain Senate HELP Discussion Draft - Proposed legislation to extend and revise the user-fee programs for Medical Devices
Limitations on aircraft transportation of lithium batteries Federal Aviation Administration Re-authorization Act - Limitations on aircraft transportation of lithium batteries (House & Senate)
Transpacific Partnership (TPP) - Supporting passage for greater regulatory harmonization across Asia-Pacific country members and to include transparency and procedural fairness provisions in the agreement. Transatlantic Trade & Investment Partnership (T-Tip) - Supporting passage for greater regulatory harmonization of product approvals and registration
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Public Law 112-144 - Implemenation of Food and Drug Administration Safety and Innovation Act (FDASIA) specifically pertaining to user fees used to train FDA staff and streamline approval process Unique Device Identifiers (UDI) - Implementation of UDI rule FDA/CMS Breakthrough Pathway - Legislation to harmonize CMS Reimbursement with FDA Approval to speed products' market introduction House/Senate Implementation of Comprehensive Addiction & Recovery Act (CARA) Law to address the National Opioid epidemic. Specifically, Advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain H.R. 2430 - FDA Re-authorization Act - Legislation to extend and revise the user-fee programs for Medical Devices S. 934 - FDA Re-authorization Act - Legislation to extend and revise the user-fee programs for Medical Devices
VHA Directive 2009-053 - Pain care directive - working to increase veteran access to pain specialists and FDA approved alternative treatments in the VHA Public Law No. 113-146 - Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act: Implementation of law to allow veterans to seek healthcare from non-VA facilities if unable to receive care from the VA in a timely manner. VA Vendor Credentialing - Proposals to establish a national credentialing system for VA National Pain Strategy - Encouraging adaption of the NIH's National Pain Strategy Medial device supply chain procurement - VHA patient access to Med Technology as VHA migrates to new sourcing methodology Implementation of Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) law to improve the quality of Pain Care provided to veterans.
Transpacific Partnership (TPP) - Supporting passage for greater regulatory harmonization across Asia-Pacific country members and to include transparency and procedural fairness provisions in the agreement. Transatlantic Trade & Investment Partnership (T-Tip) - Supporting passage for greater regulatory harmonization of product approvals and registration
Comprehensive/Corporate Tax Reform - Includes lower corporate tax rate, research credit transition and "House Blueprint", and base erosion Senate Finance Tax Reform Discussion Draft - International Tax Reform Provisions - Tax Extender Provisions S108 & HR 184 - Legislation to repeal the 2.3% Medical Device Tax
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Public Law No: 113-67 - Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2014 and for other purposes. Specifically provisions providing appropriations for the FDA's CDRH evaluation of medical technology. FY 2018 Agriculture Appropriations Bill (House) - FDA Funding FY 2018 Agriculture Appropriations Bill (Senate) - FDA Funding FY 2018 Labor HHS Appropriations Bill (House) - Collection of Pain Care Statistics FY 2018 Labor HHS Appropriations Bill (Senate) - Collection of Pain Care Statistics
Limitations on aircraft transportation of lithium batteries H.R. 2997 and S. 1405 - Federal Aviation Administration Re-authorization Act - Limitations on aircraft transportation of lithium batteries (House & Senate)
Public Law 115-52 FDA Reauthorization Act of 2017- specifically pertaining to user fees used to train FDA staff and streamline approval process Unique Device Identifiers (UDI) - Implementation of UDI rule FDA/CMS Breakthrough Pathway - Legislation to harmonize CMS Reimbursement with FDA Approval to speed products' market introduction House/Senate Implementation of Comprehensive Addiction & Recovery Act (CARA) Law to address the National Opioid epidemic. Specifically, Advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain H.R. 2430 - FDA Re-authorization Act - Legislation to extend and revise the user-fee programs for Medical Devices S. 934 - FDA Re-authorization Act - Legislation to extend and revise the user-fee programs for Medical Devices S1656- Cyber Security for Medical Devices S1691- Internet of Things Cyber Security Improvement Act of 2017-Specifically regarding Medical Devices HR3985- Recommended voluntary frameworks and guidelines to increase security of Internet of Things Medical Devices
VHA Directive 2009-053 - Pain care directive - working to increase veteran access to pain specialists and FDA approved alternative treatments in the VHA Public Law No. 113-146 - Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act: Implementation of law to allow veterans to seek healthcare from non-VA facilities if unable to receive care from the VA in a timely manner. VA Vendor Credentialing - Proposals to establish a national credentialing system for VA National Pain Strategy - Encouraging adaption of the NIH's National Pain Strategy Medial device supply chain procurement - VHA patient access to Med Technology as VHA migrates to new sourcing methodology Implementation of Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) law to improve the quality of Pain Care provided to veterans.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Public Law 115-52 FDA Reauthorization Act of 2017- specifically pertaining to user fees used to train FDA staff and streamline approval process Unique Device Identifiers (UDI) - Implementation of UDI rule FDA/CMS Breakthrough Pathway - Legislation to harmonize CMS Reimbursement with FDA Approval to speed products' market introduction House/Senate Implementation of Comprehensive Addiction & Recovery Act (CARA) Law to address the National Opioid epidemic. Specifically, Advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain H.R. 2430 - FDA Re-authorization Act - Legislation to extend and revise the user-fee programs for Medical Devices S. 934 - FDA Re-authorization Act - Legislation to extend and revise the user-fee programs for Medical Devices S1656- Cyber Security for Medical Devices S1691- Internet of Things Cyber Security Improvement Act of 2017-Specifically regarding Medical Devices HR3985- Recommended voluntary frameworks and guidelines to increase security of Internet of Things Medical Devices
VHA Directive 2009-053 - Pain care directive - working to increase veteran access to pain specialists and FDA approved alternative treatments in the VHA Public Law No. 113-146 - Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act: Implementation of law to allow veterans to seek healthcare from non-VA facilities if unable to receive care from the VA in a timely manner. VA Vendor Credentialing - Proposals to establish a national credentialing system for VA National Pain Strategy - Encouraging adaption of the NIH's National Pain Strategy Medial device supply chain procurement - VHA patient access to Med Technology as VHA migrates to new sourcing methodology Implementation of Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) law to improve the quality of Pain Care provided to veterans.
Public Law No: 113-67 - Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2014 and for other purposes. Specifically provisions providing appropriations for the FDA's CDRH evaluation of medical technology. FY 2018 Agriculture Appropriations Bill (House) - FDA Funding FY 2018 Agriculture Appropriations Bill (Senate) - FDA Funding FY 2018 Labor HHS Appropriations Bill (House) - Collection of Pain Care Statistics FY 2018 Labor HHS Appropriations Bill (Senate) - Collection of Pain Care Statistics
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
VHA Directive 2009-053 - Pain care directive - working to increase veteran access to pain specialists and FDA approved alternative treatments in the VHA Public Law No. 113-146 - Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act: Implementation of law to allow veterans to seek healthcare from non-VA facilities if unable to receive care from the VA in a timely manner. VA Vendor Credentialing - Proposals to establish a national credentialing system for VA National Pain Strategy - Encouraging adaption of the NIH's National Pain Strategy Medial device supply chain procurement - VHA patient access to Med Technology as VHA migrates to new sourcing methodology Implementation of Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) law to improve the quality of Pain Care provided to veterans.
North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) - Supporting passage of updated agreement to reflect current trade investment environment for Medical Devices Countries specific market access issues - India price controls and China market access issues
HR 1 - Comprehensive/Corporate Tax Reform - Includes lower corporate tax rate, research credit transition and "House Blueprint", and base erosion Senate Finance Tax Reform Discussion Draft - International Tax Reform Provisions - Tax Extender Provisions S108 & HR 184 - Legislation to repeal the 2.3% Medical Device Tax
Limitations on aircraft transportation of lithium batteries H.R. 2997 and S. 1405 - Federal Aviation Administration Re-authorization Act - Limitations on aircraft transportation of lithium batteries (House & Senate)
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
VHA Directive 2009-053 - Pain care directive - working to increase veteran access to pain specialists and FDA approved alternative treatments in the VHA Public Law No. 113-146 - Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act: Implementation of law to allow veterans to seek healthcare from non-VA facilities if unable to receive care from the VA in a timely manner. VA Vendor Credentialing - Proposals to establish a national credentialing system for VA National Pain Strategy - Encouraging adaption of the NIH's National Pain Strategy Medial device supply chain procurement - VHA patient access to Med Technology as VHA migrates to new sourcing methodology Implementation of Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) law to improve the quality of Pain Care provided to veterans.
Comprehensive/Corporate Tax Reform - Includes lower corporate tax rate, research credit transition and "House Blueprint", and base erosion Senate Finance Tax Reform Discussion Draft - International Tax Reform Provisions - Tax Extender Provisions S108 & HR 184 - Legislation to repeal the 2.3% Medical Device Tax
Limitations on aircraft transportation of lithium batteries H.R. 2997 and S. 1405 - Federal Aviation Administration Re-authorization Act - Limitations on aircraft transportation of lithium batteries (House & Senate)
Public Law 115-52 FDA Reauthorization Act of 2017- specifically pertaining to user fees used to train FDA staff and streamline approval process Unique Device Identifiers (UDI) - Implementation of UDI rule FDA/CMS Breakthrough Pathway - Legislation to harmonize CMS Reimbursement with FDA Approval to speed products' market introduction House/Senate Implementation of Comprehensive Addiction & Recovery Act (CARA) Law to address the National Opioid epidemic. Specifically, Advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain H.R. 2430 - FDA Re-authorization Act - Legislation to extend and revise the user-fee programs for Medical Devices S. 934 - FDA Re-authorization Act - Legislation to extend and revise the user-fee programs for Medical Devices S1656- Cyber Security for Medical Devices S1691- Internet of Things Cyber Security Improvement Act of 2017-Specifically regarding Medical Devices HR3985- Recommended voluntary frameworks and guidelines to increase security of Internet of Things Medical Devices
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Public Law 112-144 - Implemenation of Food and Drug Administration Safety and Innovation Act (FDASIA) specifically pertaining to user fees used to train FDA staff and streamline approval process Unique Device Identifiers (UDI) - Implementation of UDI rule FDA/CMS Breakthrough Pathway - Legislation to harmonize CMS Reimbursement with FDA Approval to speed products' market introduction House/Senate Implementation of Comprehensive Addiction & Recovery Act (CARA) Law to address the National Opioid epidemic. Specifically, Advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain H.R. 2430 - FDA Re-authorization Act - Legislation to extend and revise the user-fee programs for Medical Devices S. 934 - FDA Re-authorization Act - Legislation to extend and revise the user-fee programs for Medical Devices
Transpacific Partnership (TPP) - Supporting passage for greater regulatory harmonization across Asia-Pacific country members and to include transparency and procedural fairness provisions in the agreement. Transatlantic Trade & Investment Partnership (T-Tip) - Supporting passage for greater regulatory harmonization of product approvals and registration
Public Law No: 113-67 - Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2014 and for other purposes. Specifically provisions providing appropriations for the FDA's CDRH evaluation of medical technology. FY 2018 Agriculture Appropriations Bill (House) - FDA Funding FY 2018 Agriculture Appropriations Bill (Senate) - FDA Funding FY 2018 Labor HHS Appropriations Bill (House) - Collection of Pain Care Statistics FY 2018 Labor HHS Appropriations Bill (Senate) - Collection of Pain Care Statistics
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Limitations on aircraft transportation of lithium batteries Federal Aviation Administration Re-authorization Act - Limitations on aircraft transportation of lithium batteries (House & Senate)
VHA Directive 2009-053 - Pain care directive - working to increase veteran access to pain specialists and FDA approved alternative treatments in the VHA Public Law No. 113-146 - Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act: Implementation of law to allow veterans to seek healthcare from non-VA facilities if unable to receive care from the VA in a timely manner. VA Vendor Credentialing - Proposals to establish a national credentialing system for VA National Pain Strategy - Encouraging adaption of the NIH's National Pain Strategy Medial device supply chain procurement - VHA patient access to Med Technology as VHA migrates to new sourcing methodology Implementation of Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) law to improve the quality of Pain Care provided to veterans.
Public Law 112-144 - Implemenation of Food and Drug Administration Safety and Innovation Act (FDASIA) specifically pertaining to user fees used to train FDA staff and streamline approval process Unique Device Identifiers (UDI) - Implementation of UDI rule FDA/CMS Breakthrough Pathway - Legislation to harmonize CMS Reimbursement with FDA Approval to speed products' market introduction House/Senate Implementation of Comprehensive Addiction & Recovery Act (CARA) Law to address the National Opioid epidemic. Specifically, Advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain Senate HELP Discussion Draft - Proposed legislation to extend and revise the user-fee programs for Medical Devices
Public Law No: 113-67 - Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2014 and for other purposes. Specifically provisions providing appropriations for the FDA's CDRH evaluation of medical technology. FY 2018 Agriculture Appropriations Bill (House) - FDA Funding FY 2018 Agriculture Appropriations Bill (Senate) - FDA Funding FY 2018 Labor HHS Appropriations Bill (House) - Collection of Pain Care Statistics FY 2018 Labor HHS Appropriations Bill (Senate) - Collection of Pain Care Statistics
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Public Law 112-144 - Implementation of Food and Drug Administration Safety and Innovation Act (FDASIA) specifically pertaining to user fees used to train FDA staff and streamline approval process Unique Device Identifiers (UDI) - Implementation of UDI rule H.R. 6 - 21st Century Cures Initiative - Legislation to accelerate the pace of biomedical innovation and cures by modernizing federal research and regulatory agencies Innovation for Healthier Americans (Senate, companion) - Legislation to accelerate the pace of biomedical innovation and cures by modernizing federal research and regulatory agencies FDA/CMS Breakthrough Pathway - H.R. 5009 - Legislation to harmonize CMS Reimbursement with FDA Approval to speed products' market introduction Implementation of Comprehensive Addiction & Recovery Act (CARA) - Bill to address the National Opioid epidemic. Specifically, Advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain H.R. 4641 - Pain Best Practices
Transpacific Partnership (TPP) - Supporting passage for greater regulatory harmonization across Asia-Pacific country members and to include transparency and procedural fairness provisions in the agreement. Transatlantic Trade & Investment Partnership (T-TIP) - Supporting passage for greater regulatory harmonization of product approvals and registration
Comprehensive/Corporate Tax Reform - Includes lower corporate tax rate, research credit transition and "House Blueprint", and base erosion Senate Finance Tax Reform Discussion Draft - International Tax Reform Provisions - Tax Extender Provisions
VHA Directive 2009-053 - Pain care directive - working to increase veteran access to pain specialists and FDA approved alternative treatments in the VHA. Public Law No 113-146 - Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act: Implementation of law to allow veterans to seek healthcare from non-VA facilities if unable to receive care from the VA in a timely manner. VA Vendor Credentialing - Proposals to establish a national credentialing system for VA National Pain Strategy - Encouraging adaption of the NIH's National Pain Strategy Implementation H.R. 4063 - S. 1641 - Promise Act - Legislation to improve quality of Pain Care provided to veterans Medical device supply chain procurement - VHA patient access to Med Technology as VHA migrates to new sourcing methodology.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Comprehensive/Corporate Tax Reform W&M Discussion Draft - Includes lower corporate tax rate, research credit transition, and base erosion Senate Finance Tax Reform Discussion Draft - International Tax Reform Provisions - Tax Extender Provisions
Public Law No 113-6 - CONSOLIDATED AND FURTHER CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2013 - Specifically, have been working on relief of 5% sequestration of FDA CDRH User Fees Public Law No: 113-67 - Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2014, and for other purposes. Specifically provisions providing appropriations for the FDAs CDRH evaluation of medical technology. FY 2016 Agriculture Appropriations Bill (House) - FDA Funding FY 2016 Agriculture Appropriations Bill (Senate) - FDA Funding
Transpacific Partnership (TPP) - Supporting passage for greater regulatory harmonization across Asia-Pacific country members and to include transparency and procedural fairness provisions in the agreement. Transatlantic Trade & Investment Partnership (T-TIP) - Supporting passage for greater regulatory harmonization of product approvals and registration
VHA Directive 2009-053 - Pain care directive - working to increase veteran access to pain specialists and FDA approved alternative treatments in the VHA. Public Law No 113-146 - Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act: Implementation of law to allow veterans to seek healthcare from non-VA facilities if unable to receive care from the VA in a timely manner. VA Vendor Credentialing - Proposals to establish a national credentialing system for VA National Pain Strategy - Encouraging adaption of the NIH's National Pain Strategy *Implementation H.R. 4063 - S. 1641 - Promise Act - Legislation to improve quality of Pain Care provided to veterans Medical device supply chain procurement - VHA patient access to Med Technology as VHA migrates to new sourcing methodology.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
H.R. 3326 Defend Trade Secrets Act - legislation to establish a Federal Civil cause of action for Trade Secret Misappropriation S. 1890 - Defend Trade Secrets Act - legislation to establish a Federal Civil cause of action for Trade Secret Misappropriation
Public Law 112-144 - Implementation of Food and Drug Administration Safety and Innovation Act (FDASIA) specifically pertaining to user fees used to train FDA staff and streamline approval process Unique Device Identifiers (UDI) - Implementation of UDI rule H.R. 6 - 21st Century Cures Initiative - Legislation to accelerate the pace of biomedical innovation and cures by modernizing federal research and regulatory agencies Innovation for Healthier Americans (Senate, companion) - Legislation to accelerate the pace of biomedical innovation and cures by modernizing federal research and regulatory agencies FDA/CMS Breakthrough Pathway - H.R. 5009 - Legislation to harmonize CMS Reimbursement with FDA Approval to speed products' market introduction S. 524 - H.R. 943 - Comprehensive Addiction & Recovery Act (CARA) - Bill to address the National Opioid epidemic. Specifically, Advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain H.R. 4641 - Pain Best Practices
H.R. 4441 - Aviation Innovation, Reform and Re-authorization Act of 2016 - Limitations on aircraft transportation of lithium batteries S. 2658 - Federal Aviation Administration Re-authorization Act of 2016 - Limitations on aircraft transportation of lithium batteries H.R. 636 - FAA Extension - Limitations on aircraft transportation of lithium batteries
Public Law No 113-6 - CONSOLIDATED AND FURTHER CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2013 - Specifically, have been working on relief of 5% sequestration of FDA CDRH User Fees Public Law No: 113-67 - Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2014, and for other purposes. Specifically provisions providing appropriations for the FDAs CDRH evaluation of medical technology. FY 2016 Agriculture Appropriations Bill (House) - FDA Funding FY 2016 Agriculture Appropriations Bill (Senate) - FDA Funding
Comprehensive/Corporate Tax Reform W&M Discussion Draft - Includes lower corporate tax rate, research credit transition, and base erosion Senate Finance Tax Reform Discussion Draft - International Tax Reform Provisions - Tax Extender Provisions
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
VHA Directive 2009-053 - Pain care directive - working to increase veteran access to pain specialists and FDA approved alternative treatments in the VHA. Public Law No 113-146 - Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act: Implementation of law to allow veterans to seek healthcare from non-VA facilities if unable to receive care from the VA in a timely manner. VA Vendor Credentialing - Proposals to establish a national credentialing system for VA National Pain Strategy - Encouraging adaption of the NIH's National Pain Strategy H.R. 4063 - Promise Act - Legislation to improve quality of Pain Care provided
FAA Re authorization - Limitations on aircraft transportation of lithium batteries
Public Law 112-144 - Implementation of Food and Drug Administration Safety and Innovation Act (FDASIA) specifically pertaining to user fees used to train FDA staff and streamline approval process Unique Device Identifiers (UDI) - Implementation of UDI rule H.R. 6 - 21st Century Cures Initiative - Legislation to accelerate the pace of biomedical innovation and cures by modernizing federal research and regulatory agencies Innovation for Healthier Americans (Senate, companion) - Legislation to accelerate the pace of biomedical innovation and cures by modernizing federal research and regulatory agencies FDA/CMS Breakthrough Pathway - Legislation to harmonize CMS Reimbursement with FDA Approval to speed products' market introduction S. 524 - H.R. 943 - Comprehensive Addiction & Recovery Act (CARA) - Bill to address the National Opioid epidemic. Specifically, Advocacy for FDA approved alternative treatments for Chronic Pain H.R. 4641 - Pain Best Practices
H.R. 3326 Defend Trade Secrets Act - legislation to establish a Federal Civil cause of action for Trade Secret Misappropriation S. 1890 - Defend Trade Secrets Act - legislation to establish a Federal Civil cause of action for Trade Secret Misappropriation
Comprehensive/Corporate Tax Reform W&M Discussion Draft - Includes lower corporate tax rate, research credit transition, and base erosion Senate Finance Tax Reform Discussion Draft - International Tax Reform Provisions - Tax Extender Provisions
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
H.R. 234 - Cyber Intelligence Sharing & Protection Act (CISPA) - A bill to promote industry and government sharing of cyber intelligence H.R. 85 / H.R. 1073 - Critical Infrastructure Protection Acts - Bills to make improvements regarding cyber security and critical infrastructure protection
Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) - Supporting passage of authority to expedite pending and future trade agreements, such as TPP Transpacific Partnership (TPP) - Supporting passage for greater regulatory harmonization across Asia-Pacific country members and to include transparency and procedural fairness provisions in the agreement. Transatlantic Trade & Investment Partnership (T-TIP) - Supporting passage for greater regulatory harmonization of product approvals and registration
Public Law No 113-6 - CONSOLIDATED AND FURTHER CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2013 - Specifically, have been working on relief of 5% sequestration of FDA CDRH User Fees Public Law No: 113-67 - Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2014, and for other purposes. Specifically provisions providing appropriations for the FDAs CDRH evaluation of medical technology. FY 2016 Agriculture Appropriations Bill (House) - FDA Funding FY 2016 Agriculture Appropriations Bill (Senate) - FDA Funding
H.R. 9 - Innovation Act - Comprehensive Patent Reform - a bill to address the problem of abusive patent litigation H.R. 2045 - Targeting Rogue and Opaque Letters Act (TROL Act) - Increases transparency and accountability in patent demand letters and provides Federal Trade Commission (FTC) with the authority to levy fines on those who send deceptive demand letters Leahy, Schumer, Grassley, Cornyn Draft - Yet to be released legislation for comprehensive patent reform. H.R. 3326 Defend Trade Secrets Act - legislation to establish a Federal Civil cause of action for Trade Secret Misappropriation S.632 - The STRONG Patents Act of 2015: Support Technology & Research for Our Nations Growth - a bill to end frivolous patent lawsuits. Copyright Office Petition - Oppose third party researchers to access technology and software inside medical devices. S. 1137 - Patent Act - A Bill to Reform U.S. Patent Litigation S. 1890/ H.R.3226 - Bills to create a federal civil cause of action for Trade Secret misappropriation S. 1890 - Defend Trade Secrets Act - legislation to establish a Federal Civil cause of action for Trade Secret Misappropriation
FAA Re authorization - Limitations on aircraft transportation of lithium batteries
S. 149 - Medical Device Access & Innovation Protection Act - A bill to repeal the 2.3% medical device tax H.R. 160 - Protect Medical Innovation Act of 2015 - A bill to repeal the 2.3% medical device tax Comprehensive/Corporate Tax Reform W&M Discussion Draft - Includes lower corporate tax rate, research credit transition, and base erosion Senate Finance Tax Reform Discussion Draft - International Tax Reform Provisions - Tax Extender Provisions H.R. 880 - Research and Development tax credit extension H.R. 2029PATH Act - Permanent Tax Extender Package + 2 year Suspension of Medical Device Tax
H.R. 1020 - STEM Education Act of 2015 (Smith). Bill to increase STEM Education H.R. 840 - STEM Gateways Act (Kennedy). Bill to increase STEM Education S. 402 - STEM Master Teacher Corps Act of 2015 (Franken). Bill to increase STEM Education S. 442 - Innovation Inspiration School Grant Program Act (Shaheen). Bill to increase STEM Education S. 1177 ESEA Bill, Specifically Provisions to provide more funding and access to after school STEM Programs
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Public Law No 113-6 - CONSOLIDATED AND FURTHER CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2013 - Specifically, have been working on relief of 5% sequestration of FDA CDRH User Fees Public Law No: 113-67 - Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2014, and for other purposes. Specifically provisions providing appropriations for the FDAs CDRH evaluation of medical technology. FY 2016 Agriculture Appropriations Bill (House) - FDA Funding FY 2016 Agriculture Appropriations Bill (Senate) - FDA Funding
H.R. 234 - Cyber Intelligence Sharing & Protection Act (CISPA) - A bill to promote industry and government sharing of cyber intelligence H.R. 85 / H.R. 1073 - Critical Infrastructure Protection Acts - Bills to make improvements regarding cyber security and critical infrastructure protection
H.R. 9 - Innovation Act - Comprehensive Patent Reform - a bill to address the problem of abusive patent litigation Trade Secrets - Yet to be introduced legislation to establish a federal civil cause of action for trade secret misappropriation. H.R. 2045 - Targeting Rogue and Opaque Letters Act (TROL Act) - Increases transparency and accountability in patent demand letters and provides Federal Trade Commission (FTC) with the authority to levy fines on those who send deceptive demand letters Leahy, Schumer, Grassley, Cornyn Draft - Yet to be released legislation for comprehensive patent reform. S.632 - The STRONG Patents Act of 2015: Support Technology & Research for Our Nations Growth - a bill to end frivolous patent lawsuits. Copyright Office Petition - Oppose third party researchers to access technology and software inside medical devices. S. 1137 - Patent Act - A Bill to Reform U.S. Patent Litigation S. 1890/ H.R.3226 - Bills to create a federal civil cause of action for Trade Secret misappropriation
H.R. 1020 - STEM Education Act of 2015 (Smith). Bill to increase STEM Education H.R. 840 - STEM Gateways Act (Kennedy). Bill to increase STEM Education S. 402 - STEM Master Teacher Corps Act of 2015 (Franken). Bill to increase STEM Education S. 442 - Innovation Inspiration School Grant Program Act (Shaheen). Bill to increase STEM Education S. 1177 ESEA Bill, Specifically Provisions to provide more funding and access to after school STEM Programs
VHA Directive 2009-053 - Pain care directive - working to increase veteran access to pain specialists and FDA approved alternative treatments in the VHA. Public Law No 113-146 - Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act: Implementation of law to allow veterans to seek healthcare from non-VA facilities if unable to receive care from the VA in a timely manner. VA Vendor Credentialing - Proposals to establish a national credentialing system for VA National Pain Strategy - Encouraging adaption of the NIH's National Pain Strategy
Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) - Supporting passage of authority to expedite pending and future trade agreements, such as TPP Transpacific Partnership (TPP) - Supporting passage for greater regulatory harmonization across Asia-Pacific country members and to include transparency and procedural fairness provisions in the agreement. Transatlantic Trade & Investment Partnership (T-TIP) - Supporting passage for greater regulatory harmonization of product approvals and registration
Public Law 112-144 - Implementation of Food and Drug Administration Safety and Innovation Act (FDASIA) specifically pertaining to user fees used to train FDA staff and streamline approval process Unique Device Identifiers (UDI) - Implementation of UDI rule H.R. 6 - 21st Century Cures Initiative - Legislation to accelerate the pace of biomedical innovation and cures by modernizing federal research and regulatory agencies Innovation for Healthier Americans (Senate, companion) - Legislation to accelerate the pace of biomedical innovation and cures by modernizing federal research and regulatory agencies
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
H.R. 234 - Cyber Intelligence Sharing & Protection Act (CISPA) - A bill to promote industry and government sharing of cyber intelligence H.R. 85 / H.R. 1073 - Critical Infrastructure Protection Acts - Bills to make improvements regarding cyber security and critical infrastructure protection
H.R. 9 - Innovation Act - Comprehensive Patent Reform - a bill to address the problem of abusive patent litigation Trade Secrets - Yet to be introduced legislation to establish a federal civil cause of action for trade secret misappropriation. H.R. 2045 - Targeting Rogue and Opaque Letters Act (TROL Act) - Increases transparency and accountability in patent demand letters and provides Federal Trade Commission (FTC) with the authority to levy fines on those who send deceptive demand letters Leahy, Schumer, Grassley, Cornyn Draft - Yet to be released legislation for comprehensive patent reform. S.632 - The STRONG Patents Act of 2015: Support Technology & Research for Our Nations Growth - a bill to end frivolous patent lawsuits. Copyright Office Petition - Oppose third party researchers to access technology and software inside medical devices. S. 1137 - Patent Act - A Bill to Reform U.S. Patent Litigation
H.R. 1020 - STEM Education Act of 2015 (Smith). Bill to increase STEM Education H.R. 840 - STEM Gateways Act (Kennedy). Bill to increase STEM Education S. 402 - STEM Master Teacher Corps Act of 2015 (Franken). Bill to increase STEM Education S. 442 - Innovation Inspiration School Grant Program Act (Shaheen). Bill to increase STEM Education S. 1177 ESEA Bill, Specifically Provisions to provide more funding and access to after school STEM Programs
FAA Re authorization - Limitations on aircraft transportation of lithium batteries
S. 149 - Medical Device Access & Innovation Protection Act - A bill to repeal the 2.3% medical device tax H.R. 160 - Protect Medical Innovation Act of 2015 - A bill to repeal the 2.3% medical device tax Comprehensive/Corporate Tax Reform W&M Discussion Draft - Includes lower corporate tax rate, research credit transition, and base erosion Senate Finance Tax Reform Discussion Draft - International Tax Reform Provisions - Tax Extender Provisions H.R. 880 - Research and Development tax credit extension
Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) - Supporting passage of authority to expedite pending and future trade agreements, such as TPP Transpacific Partnership (TPP) - Supporting passage for greater regulatory harmonization across Asia-Pacific country members and to include transparency and procedural fairness provisions in the agreement. Transatlantic Trade & Investment Partnership (T-TIP) - Supporting passage for greater regulatory harmonization of product approvals and registration
VHA Directive 2009-053 - Pain care directive - working to increase veteran access to pain specialists and FDA approved alternative treatments in the VHA. Public Law No 113-146 - Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act: Implementation of law to allow veterans to seek healthcare from non-VA facilities if unable to receive care from the VA in a timely manner. VA Vendor Credentialing - Proposals to establish a national credentialing system for VA National Pain Strategy - Encouraging adaption of the NIH's National Pain Strategy
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
H.R. 1020 - STEM Education Act of 2015 (Smith). Bill to increase STEM Education H.R. 840 - STEM Gateways Act (Kennedy). Bill to increase STEM Education S. 402 - STEM Master Teacher Corps Act of 2015 (Franken). Bill to increase STEM Education S. 442 - Innovation Inspiration School Grant Program Act (Shaheen). Bill to increase STEM Education
H.R. 234 - Cyber Intelligence Sharing & Protection Act (CISPA) - A bill to promote industry and government sharing of cyber intelligence H.R. 85 / H.R. 1073 - Critical Infrastructure Protection Acts - Bills to make improvements regarding cyber security and critical infrastructure protection
VHA Directive 2009-053 - Pain care directive - working to increase veteran access to pain specialists and FDA approved alternative treatments in the VHA. Public Law No 113-146 - Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act: Implementation of law to allow veterans to seek healthcare from non-VA facilities if unable to receive care from the VA in a timely manner. VA Vendor Credentialing - Proposals to establish a national credentialing system for VA
FAA Re authorization - Limitations on aircraft transportation of lithium batteries
Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) - Supporting passage of authority to expedite pending and future trade agreements, such as TPP Transpacific Partnership (TPP) - Supporting passage for greater regulatory harmonization across Asia-Pacific country members and to include transparency and procedural fairness provisions in the agreement. Transatlantic Trade & Investment Partnership (T-TIP) - Supporting passage for greater regulatory harmonization of product approvals and registration
Public Law No 113-6 - CONSOLIDATED AND FURTHER CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2013 - Specifically, have been working on relief of 5% sequestration of FDA CDRH User Fees Public Law No: 113-67 - Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2014, and for other purposes. Specifically provisions providing appropriations for the FDAs CDRH evaluation of medical technology. FDA Appropriations for FY 2016
H.R. 9 - Innovation Act - Comprehensive Patent Reform - a bill to address the problem of abusive patent litigation Trade Secrets - Yet to be introduced legislation to establish a federal civil cause of action for trade secret misappropriation. H.R. XX - Targeting Rogue and Opaque Letters Act (TROL Act) - Increases transparency and accountability in patent demand letters and provides the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) with the authority to levy fines on those who send deceptive demand letters Leahy, Schumer, Grassley, Cornyn Draft - Yet to be released legislation for comprehensive patent reform. S.632 - The STRONG Patents Act of 2015: Support Technology & Research for Our Nations Growth - a bill to end frivolous patent lawsuits. Copyright Office Petition - Oppose third party researchers to access technology and software inside medical devices.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
H.R. 933 - Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2013 -- Specifically provisions providing appropriations for the FDA's Center for Device and Radiological Health (CDRH) evaluation of medical technology -- In particular have been working on relief of 5% sequestration of user fees H.J. Res 59 - Continuing Appropriations Resolution - Specifically provisions providing appropriations for the FDA's Center for Device and Radiological Health (CDRH) evaluation of medical technology
VHA Directive 2009-053 - Pain Care Re-Authorization Directive - work for increased Veteran access to pain specialists, and alternative treatments in the VA VA Vendor Credentialing - Establishing a National Credentialing System for the VA S.2450/H.R. 4810 - Bills to allow Veterans access to healthcare from non-VA facilities if unable to receive care from the VA in a timely manner. Public Law No. 113-146 - Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act: Implementation of law to allow Veterans access to healthcare from non-VA facilities if unable to receive care from the VA in a timely manner.
H.R. 624 - CyberIntelligence Sharing & Protection Act (CISPA) of 2013 - A bill to promote Industry and Government sharing of cyber intelligence S. 1788 - Digital Trade Act of 2013 - A bill to promote internet enabled commerce and digital trade. H.R. 3696 - National Cyber Security & Critical Infrastructure Protection Act 2013 - A bill to make improvements regarding cyber security and critical infrastructure protection.
H.R. 2024 - End Anonymous Patents Act -- A bill to end frivolous Patent lawsuits H.R. 845 - Saving High-Tech Innovations from Egregious Legal Disputes Act of 2013 - A bill to end frivolous Patent lawsuits S. 1013 - Patent Abuse Reduction Act of 2013 - (Cornyn) A bill to end frivolous Patent lawsuits S. 866 - Patent Quality Improvement Act of 2013 - A bill to make improvements to the transitional program covered business method patents H.R. 3309 - (Goodlatte) "Innovation Act" - A bill to end frivolous Patent lawsuits H.R. 3349 - (Conyers ) "Innovation Protection Act" - A bill to end frivolous Patent lawsuits H.R. 2766 - (Issa, Chu) "STOP Act" - To make improvements to the transitional program for covered business method patents S. 1720 - (Leahy-Lee) - "America Invents Act" - A bill to promote transparency in patent ownership and make other improvements to the patent system. S. 2267 - A bill to establish a Federal Civil Cause of Action for Trade Secret Misappropriation S. 1770 - A Bill to provide civil liability for Trade Secret Misappropriation in certain circumstances Whitehouse/Graham Discussion Draft - A bill to increase penalties for Trade Secret Misappropriation H.R. 5233 - A bill to establish a Federal Civil Cause of Action for Trade Secret Misappropriation TROL Act - Clarifies the FTC act to allow the agency and state attorney's general to bring actions to stop abusive and bad faith patent demand letters
S.232 - Medical Device Access and Innovation Protection Act - repeals the 2.3% excise tax medical devices H.R. 523 - Protect Medical Innovation Act - repeals the 2.3% excise tax medical devices H.R. 905 - Research and Development Tax Credit Extension Act of 2013 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to (1) make permanent the tax credit for increasing research activities, (2)increase the rate of the alternative simplified research tax credit H.R. 1295 - Medical Device Tax Elimination Act - Extends and enhances R&P tax credit H.R. 905 - Research and Development Tax Credit Extension Act of 2013 Comprehensive/Corporate tax reform Chairman's W&M Discussion Draft - Including lower corporate tax rate, research credit transition and base erosion Tax Reform Act of 2014 - A comprehensive bill to reform the nation's tax system Expiring Provisions Improvement Reform and Efficiency (EXPIRE) Act - A bill to extend a number of lapsed tax provisions
S. 358 - STEM Master Teach Corps Act of 2013 - to promote STEM education H.R. 1243 - Innovation Inspiration School Grant Program Act - to promote STEM education H.R. 1089 - Stepping up to STEM Act of 2013 - to promote STEM education
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE