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Medicare Home Infusion Therapy Coverage Act of 2009
Client: OSF HEALTHCARE SYSTEM · Firm: OSF HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
OSF Healthcare System requested support of S254 and HR 574, Medicare Home Infusion Therapy Coverage Act of 2009. This would close a gap that currently exists in coverage where the medicines used in infusions to treat serious diseases are covered but not the medical services, supplies or equipment needed tgo deliver the home therapy. OSF Healthcare System also askef for support of the Nursing and Allied Health Education Preservation Act to stop CMS' overreaching in denials of payments to hospital operating nursing schools. We also asked for support of Critical Access Hospitals in future health care legislation, specifically asking that Medicare's proximity rules be waived. We also asked for general support of Medicare and Medicaid funding in future legislation. We asked for Support of conscience provisions if a Freedom of Choice bill were to be introduced.
Specific issues are shown only where the LDA source assigned them to this lobbyist. Targets apply to the associated filing.
OSF HEALTHCARE SYSTEM via OSF HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
2009 · first_quarter · 1A
OSF Healthcare System lobbied for Federal earmark appropriateions in the FY09 budget for one project. For all of the System we requested $2+ million in federal earmark funding from various federal appropriations bills to support the purichase and installation of an electronic health record system. The total cost of the project is more than $36 million.
OSF Healthcare System requested support of S254 and HR 574, Medicare Home Infusion Therapy Coverage Act of 2009. This would close a gap that currently exists in coverage where the medicines used in infusions to treat serious diseases are covered but not the medical services, supplies or equipment needed tgo deliver the home therapy. OSF Healthcare System also askef for support of the Nursing and Allied Health Education Preservation Act to stop CMS' overreaching in denials of payments to hospital operating nursing schools. We also asked for support of Critical Access Hospitals in future health care legislation, specifically asking that Medicare's proximity rules be waived. We also asked for general support of Medicare and Medicaid funding in future legislation. We asked for Support of conscience provisions if a Freedom of Choice bill were to be introduced.
Source: Senate LDA
OSF Healthcare System requested support of S254 and HR 574, Medicare Home Infusion Therapy Coverage Act of 2009. This would close a gap that currently exists in coverage where the medicines used in infusions to treat serious diseases are covered but not the medical services, supplies or equipment needed tgo deliver the home therapy. OSF Healthcare System also askef for support of the Nursing and Allied Health Education Preservation Act to stop CMS' overreaching in denials of payments to hospital operating nursing schools. We also asked for support of Critical Access Hospitals in future health care legislation, specifically asking that Medicare's proximity rules be waived. We also asked for general support of Medicare and Medicaid funding in future legislation. We asked for Support of conscience provisions if a Freedom of Choice bill were to be introduced.
Medicare Home Infusion Therapy Coverage Act of 2009
Client: OSF HEALTHCARE SYSTEM · Firm: OSF HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
OSF Healthcare System requested support of S254 and HR 574, Medicare Home Infusion Therapy Coverage Act of 2009. This would close a gap that currently exists in coverage where the medicines used in infusions to treat serious diseases are covered but not the medical services, supplies or equipment needed tgo deliver the home therapy. OSF Healthcare System also askef for support of the Nursing and Allied Health Education Preservation Act to stop CMS' overreaching in denials of payments to hospital operating nursing schools. We also asked for support of Critical Access Hospitals in future health care legislation, specifically asking that Medicare's proximity rules be waived. We also asked for general support of Medicare and Medicaid funding in future legislation. We asked for Support of conscience provisions if a Freedom of Choice bill were to be introduced.
Medicare Home Infusion Therapy Coverage Act of 2009
Client: OSF HEALTHCARE SYSTEM · Firm: OSF HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
OSF Healthcare System requested support of S254 and HR 574, Medicare Home Infusion Therapy Coverage Act of 2009. This would close a gap that currently exists in coverage where the medicines used in infusions to treat serious diseases are covered but not the medical services, supplies or equipment needed tgo deliver the home therapy. OSF Healthcare System also askef for support of the Nursing and Allied Health Education Preservation Act to stop CMS' overreaching in denials of payments to hospital operating nursing schools. We also asked for support of Critical Access Hospitals in future health care legislation, specifically asking that Medicare's proximity rules be waived. We also asked for general support of Medicare and Medicaid funding in future legislation. We asked for Support of conscience provisions if a Freedom of Choice bill were to be introduced.
To authorize and request the President to award the Medal of Honor posthumously to Private Philip G. Shadrach of Company K, 2nd Ohio Volunteer Infantry Regiment for his acts of valor as one of Andrews Raiders during the Civil War on April 12, 1862.
Client: OSF HEALTHCARE SYSTEM · Firm: OSF HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
OSF opposed H.R.1800 "Employee Free Choice Act" which would have allowed individual emplopyees to be pressured by unions in their efforts to organize.
Aviation Investment and Modernization Act of 2007
Client: OSF HEALTHCARE SYSTEM · Firm: OSF HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
proposed cuts by the Congress to Medicare Advantage Plans. We lobbied in opposition to rate freezes proposed for Home Health Services, and also against Part B physician fees scheduled to be cut by <10%>. We lobbied in opposition to the proposed elimination of "Medicare Beneficiary Bad Debts", when these senior citizens are too poor to pay their deductibles and copayments. We lobbied in support of fully funding the FDA budget at the $2 billion level in order to meet their general operational requirements, and expecially their Rx drug oversight responsibilities. We successfully lobbied the IRS to make a variety of changes in their proposed revision of the annual 990 Report filed by non- profit organizations, particularly Schedule H. We also lobbied in opposition to the establishment of a minimum national charity standard to be set at 5% as proposed by several key Congressional Leaders. We opposed provisions in the original S1300 which would have put new user fees and surcharges on medical helicopters. We lobbied for support of S.2319 for the continued future of trauma care and prevention of future trauma center closings. OSF Healthcare System lobbied very hard to support legislation to reauthorize and expand the Supplemental Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP). HR 976 and S1893. OSF lobbied a variety of Medicare and Medicaid issues in the President's proposed FY2008 Federal budget. We lobbied against proposed cuts to hospital inflation updates, and to a proposed behavioral offset to per case rates. We lobbied in opposition to
Aviation Investment and Modernization Act of 2007
Client: OSF HEALTHCARE SYSTEM · Firm: OSF HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
Opposed FY08 budget cuts to Medicare in new CMS regulations. Opposed new regulations by CMS that would negatively impact OSFHP local Medicare Advantage Program. Supported the 1 year Medicaid Moratorium on changes included in the Iraq War Funding bill. Opposed the Employee Free Choice Act, HR 800. Opposed new medical helicopter user fees included in S.1300.
Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007
Client: OSF HEALTHCARE SYSTEM · Firm: OSF HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
proposed cuts by the Congress to Medicare Advantage Plans. We lobbied in opposition to rate freezes proposed for Home Health Services, and also against Part B physician fees scheduled to be cut by <10%>. We lobbied in opposition to the proposed elimination of "Medicare Beneficiary Bad Debts", when these senior citizens are too poor to pay their deductibles and copayments. We lobbied in support of fully funding the FDA budget at the $2 billion level in order to meet their general operational requirements, and expecially their Rx drug oversight responsibilities. We successfully lobbied the IRS to make a variety of changes in their proposed revision of the annual 990 Report filed by non- profit organizations, particularly Schedule H. We also lobbied in opposition to the establishment of a minimum national charity standard to be set at 5% as proposed by several key Congressional Leaders. We opposed provisions in the original S1300 which would have put new user fees and surcharges on medical helicopters. We lobbied for support of S.2319 for the continued future of trauma care and prevention of future trauma center closings. OSF Healthcare System lobbied very hard to support legislation to reauthorize and expand the Supplemental Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP). HR 976 and S1893. OSF lobbied a variety of Medicare and Medicaid issues in the President's proposed FY2008 Federal budget. We lobbied against proposed cuts to hospital inflation updates, and to a proposed behavioral offset to per case rates. We lobbied in opposition to
National Trauma Center Stabilization Act of 2007
Client: OSF HEALTHCARE SYSTEM · Firm: OSF HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
proposed cuts by the Congress to Medicare Advantage Plans. We lobbied in opposition to rate freezes proposed for Home Health Services, and also against Part B physician fees scheduled to be cut by <10%>. We lobbied in opposition to the proposed elimination of "Medicare Beneficiary Bad Debts", when these senior citizens are too poor to pay their deductibles and copayments. We lobbied in support of fully funding the FDA budget at the $2 billion level in order to meet their general operational requirements, and expecially their Rx drug oversight responsibilities. We successfully lobbied the IRS to make a variety of changes in their proposed revision of the annual 990 Report filed by non- profit organizations, particularly Schedule H. We also lobbied in opposition to the establishment of a minimum national charity standard to be set at 5% as proposed by several key Congressional Leaders. We opposed provisions in the original S1300 which would have put new user fees and surcharges on medical helicopters. We lobbied for support of S.2319 for the continued future of trauma care and prevention of future trauma center closings. OSF Healthcare System lobbied very hard to support legislation to reauthorize and expand the Supplemental Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP). HR 976 and S1893. OSF lobbied a variety of Medicare and Medicaid issues in the President's proposed FY2008 Federal budget. We lobbied against proposed cuts to hospital inflation updates, and to a proposed behavioral offset to per case rates. We lobbied in opposition to
To provide for the withholding of United States contributions to any United Nations commission, organization, or affiliated agency that is chaired or presided over by a country that has repeatedly provided support for acts of international terrorism, and for other purposes.
Client: OSF HEALTHCARE SYSTEM · Firm: OSF HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
Opposed FY08 budget cuts to Medicare in new CMS regulations. Opposed new regulations by CMS that would negatively impact OSFHP local Medicare Advantage Program. Supported the 1 year Medicaid Moratorium on changes included in the Iraq War Funding bill. Opposed the Employee Free Choice Act, HR 800. Opposed new medical helicopter user fees included in S.1300.
Terminally Ill Disability Beneficiary Act of 2003
Client: OSF HEALTHCARE SYSTEM · Firm: OSF HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
proposed cuts by the Congress to Medicare Advantage Plans. We lobbied in opposition to rate freezes proposed for Home Health Services, and also against Part B physician fees scheduled to be cut by <10%>. We lobbied in opposition to the proposed elimination of "Medicare Beneficiary Bad Debts", when these senior citizens are too poor to pay their deductibles and copayments. We lobbied in support of fully funding the FDA budget at the $2 billion level in order to meet their general operational requirements, and expecially their Rx drug oversight responsibilities. We successfully lobbied the IRS to make a variety of changes in their proposed revision of the annual 990 Report filed by non- profit organizations, particularly Schedule H. We also lobbied in opposition to the establishment of a minimum national charity standard to be set at 5% as proposed by several key Congressional Leaders. We opposed provisions in the original S1300 which would have put new user fees and surcharges on medical helicopters. We lobbied for support of S.2319 for the continued future of trauma care and prevention of future trauma center closings. OSF Healthcare System lobbied very hard to support legislation to reauthorize and expand the Supplemental Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP). HR 976 and S1893. OSF lobbied a variety of Medicare and Medicaid issues in the President's proposed FY2008 Federal budget. We lobbied against proposed cuts to hospital inflation updates, and to a proposed behavioral offset to per case rates. We lobbied in opposition to
OSF Healthcare System asked for support in fighting any card check legislation introduced. We feel that this would provide a venue for labor organizors to misrepresent employees.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
OSF HEALTHCARE SYSTEM via OSF HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
2009 · first_quarter · Q1
OSF Healthcare System lobbied for Federal earmark appropriateions in the FY09 budget for one project. For all of the System we requested $2+ million in federal earmark funding from various federal appropriations bills to support the purichase and installation of an electronic health record system. The total cost of the project is more than $36 million.
OSF Healthcare System asked for support in fighting any card check legislation introduced. We feel that this would provide a venue for labor organizors to misrepresent employees.
OSF Healthcare System requested support of S254 and HR 574, Medicare Home Infusion Therapy Coverage Act of 2009. This would close a gap that currently exists in coverage where the medicines used in infusions to treat serious diseases are covered but not the medical services, supplies or equipment needed tgo deliver the home therapy. OSF Healthcare System also askef for support of the Nursing and Allied Health Education Preservation Act to stop CMS' overreaching in denials of payments to hospital operating nursing schools. We also asked for support of Critical Access Hospitals in future health care legislation, specifically asking that Medicare's proximity rules be waived. We also asked for general support of Medicare and Medicaid funding in future legislation. We asked for Support of conscience provisions if a Freedom of Choice bill were to be introduced.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
OSF HEALTHCARE SYSTEM via OSF HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
2008 · first_quarter · RA
Medicare and Medicaid funding for health care services. Medicare and Medicaid policy for delivery of health care, health care operational issues, and quality of care issues. We also may lobby for specific budgeted earmarks in the annual Federal Budget. We may also lobby issues related to Medicare Advantage programs, general insurance coverage for health care, and labor union issues related to health care staffing.
Medicare and Medicaid funding for health care services. Medicare and Medicaid policy for delivery of health care, health care operational issues, and quality of care issues. We also may lobby for specific budgeted earmarks in the annual Federal Budget. We may also lobby issues related to Medicare Advantage programs, general insurance coverage for health care, and labor union issues related to health care staffing.
Medicare and Medicaid funding for health care services. Medicare and Medicaid policy for delivery of health care, health care operational issues, and quality of care issues. We also may lobby for specific budgeted earmarks in the annual Federal Budget. We may also lobby issues related to Medicare Advantage programs, general insurance coverage for health care, and labor union issues related to health care staffing.
OSF HEALTHCARE SYSTEM via OSF HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
2008 · first_quarter · RA
Medicare and Medicaid funding for health care services. Medicare and Medicaid policy for delivery of health care, health care operational issues, and quality of care issues. We also may lobby for specific budgeted earmarks in the annual Federal Budget. We may also lobby issues related to Medicare Advantage programs, general insurance coverage for health care, and labor union issues related to health care staffing.
Medicare and Medicaid funding for health care services. Medicare and Medicaid policy for delivery of health care, health care operational issues, and quality of care issues. We also may lobby for specific budgeted earmarks in the annual Federal Budget. We may also lobby issues related to Medicare Advantage programs, general insurance coverage for health care, and labor union issues related to health care staffing.
Medicare and Medicaid funding for health care services. Medicare and Medicaid policy for delivery of health care, health care operational issues, and quality of care issues. We also may lobby for specific budgeted earmarks in the annual Federal Budget. We may also lobby issues related to Medicare Advantage programs, general insurance coverage for health care, and labor union issues related to health care staffing.
OSF HEALTHCARE SYSTEM via OSF HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
2007 · year_end · YY
OSF opposed H.R.1800 "Employee Free Choice Act" which would have allowed individual emplopyees to be pressured by unions in their efforts to organize.
proposed cuts by the Congress to Medicare Advantage Plans. We lobbied in opposition to rate freezes proposed for Home Health Services, and also against Part B physician fees scheduled to be cut by <10%>. We lobbied in opposition to the proposed elimination of "Medicare Beneficiary Bad Debts", when these senior citizens are too poor to pay their deductibles and copayments. We lobbied in support of fully funding the FDA budget at the $2 billion level in order to meet their general operational requirements, and expecially their Rx drug oversight responsibilities. We successfully lobbied the IRS to make a variety of changes in their proposed revision of the annual 990 Report filed by non- profit organizations, particularly Schedule H. We also lobbied in opposition to the establishment of a minimum national charity standard to be set at 5% as proposed by several key Congressional Leaders. We opposed provisions in the original S1300 which would have put new user fees and surcharges on medical helicopters. We lobbied for support of S.2319 for the continued future of trauma care and prevention of future trauma center closings. OSF Healthcare System lobbied very hard to support legislation to reauthorize and expand the Supplemental Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP). HR 976 and S1893. OSF lobbied a variety of Medicare and Medicaid issues in the President's proposed FY2008 Federal budget. We lobbied against proposed cuts to hospital inflation updates, and to a proposed behavioral offset to per case rates. We lobbied in opposition to
Emergency Department. Total cost of the Emergency Department project is $5.3 million. OSF Healthcare System lobbied for federal earmark appropriations in the FY08 budget for two projects. For OSF St. Mary Medical Center in Galesburg, IL, we requested $1 million in federal earmark funding from various federal appropriations bills to renovate and expand the Intensive Care Unit and Cardiology Services. Total cost of the project is $6 million. For OSF St Francis Hospital in Escanaba, MI, we requested $750,000 in federal earmark funding from various appropriation bills to expand and renovate the
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
OSF HEALTHCARE SYSTEM via OSF HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
2007 · mid_year · MM
Lobbied for a $1 million FY2008 federal budget earmark appropriation for OSF St. Mary's Medical Center, Galesburg, IL to renovate & expand their ICU. Lobbied for a $750,000 FY2008 federal budget earmark appropriation for OSF St. Francis Hospital, Escanaba, MI to expand & remodel their ED.
Opposed FY08 budget cuts to Medicare in new CMS regulations. Opposed new regulations by CMS that would negatively impact OSFHP local Medicare Advantage Program. Supported the 1 year Medicaid Moratorium on changes included in the Iraq War Funding bill. Opposed the Employee Free Choice Act, HR 800. Opposed new medical helicopter user fees included in S.1300.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
OSF HEALTHCARE SYSTEM via OSF HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
2006 · year_end · YY
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
OSF HEALTHCARE SYSTEM via OSF HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
2006 · mid_year · MM
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
OSF HEALTHCARE SYSTEM via OSF HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
2005 · year_end · YY
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
OSF HEALTHCARE SYSTEM via OSF HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
2005 · mid_year · MM
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
OSF HEALTHCARE SYSTEM via OSF HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
2004 · year_end · YY
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
OSF HEALTHCARE SYSTEM via OSF HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
2004 · mid_year · MM
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
OSF HEALTHCARE SYSTEM via OSF HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
2003 · year_end · YY
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
OSF HEALTHCARE SYSTEM via OSF HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
2003 · mid_year · MM
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
OSF HEALTHCARE SYSTEM via OSF HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
2002 · year_end · YY
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
OSF HEALTHCARE SYSTEM via OSF HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
2002 · mid_year · MM
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
OSF HEALTHCARE SYSTEM via OSF HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
2001 · year_end · YY
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
OSF HEALTHCARE SYSTEM via OSF HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
2001 · mid_year · MM
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
OSF HEALTHCARE SYSTEM via OSF HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
2000 · year_end · YY
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
OSF HEALTHCARE SYSTEM via OSF HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
2000 · mid_year · MM
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE