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Supported S. 264/HR 1263; S 153, HR 274; S 162, HR 401 regarding mental health; Supported extension of the Medicare Dependent Hospital Program, Low Volume Adjustment program (for Medicare); Supported the Critical Access Hospital Program and other rural hospital porograms; Opposed reductions to Home Health reimbursement. Opposed continued Medicare sequestration cuts Supported mental health legislation generally Supported SGR Physician payment fix that does NOT reduce hospital payments Supported legislation reforming the Recovery Audit Contractor Program (S 2012; HR 1250)
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SSM HEALTH CARE via SSM HEALTH CARE
2013 · third_quarter · 3A
Supported S. 264/HR 1263; S 153, HR 274; S 162, HR 401 regarding mental health; Supported extension of the Medicare Dependent Hospital Program, Low Volume Adjustment program (for Medicare); Supported the Critical Access Hospital Program and other rural hospital porograms; Opposed reductions to Home Health reimbursement. Opposed continued Medicare sequestration cuts Supported mental health legislation generally Supported SGR Physician payment fix that does NOT reduce hospital payments Supported legislation reforming the Recovery Audit Contractor Program (S 2012; HR 1250)
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
SSM HEALTH CARE via
Source: Senate LDA
Supported S. 264/H.R. 1263; S.153, H.R.274; S.162, H.R.401 regarding mental health; Supported extension of the Medicare Dependent Hospital Program, Low Volume Adjustment Program (for Medicare); Supported the Critical Access Hospital Program and other rural hospital programs; Opposed reductions to Home Health reimbursements.Opposed continued Medicare sequestration cuts Supported mental health legislation generally Supported SGR Physician payment fix that does NOT reduce hospital payments Supported legislation reforming the Recovery Audit Contractor Program (S. 2012; H.R. 1250)
Supported S. 264/HR 1263; S 153, HR 274; S 162, HR 401 regarding mental health; Supported extension of the Medicare Dependent Hospital Program, Low Volume Adjustment program (for Medicare); Supported the Critical Access Hospital Program and other rural hospital porograms; Opposed reductions to Home Health reimbursement. Opposed continued Medicare sequestration cuts Supported mental health legislation generally Supported SGR Physician payment fix that does NOT reduce hospital payments Supported legislation reforming the Recovery Audit Contractor Program (S 2012; HR 1250)
Supported S. 264/H.R. 1263; S.153, H.R.274; S.162, H.R.401 regarding mental health; Supported extension of the Medicare Dependent Hospital Program, Low Volume Adjustment Program (for Medicare); Supported the Critical Access Hospital Program and other rural hospital programs; Opposed reductions to Home Health reimbursements.Opposed continued Medicare sequestration cuts Supported mental health legislation generally Supported SGR Physician payment fix that does NOT reduce hospital payments Supported legislation reforming the Recovery Audit Contractor Program (S. 2012; H.R. 1250)
Supported S. 264/HR 1263; S 153, HR 274; S 162, HR 401 regarding mental health; Supported extension of the Medicare Dependent Hospital Program, Low Volume Adjustment program (for Medicare); Supported the Critical Access Hospital Program and other rural hospital porograms; Opposed reductions to Home Health reimbursement. Opposed continued Medicare sequestration cuts Supported mental health legislation generally Supported SGR Physician payment fix that does NOT reduce hospital payments Supported legislation reforming the Recovery Audit Contractor Program (S 2012; HR 1250)
Supported S. 264/HR 1263; S 153, HR 274; S 162, HR 401 regarding mental health; Supported extension of the Medicare Dependent Hospital Program, Low Volume Adjustment program (for Medicare); Supported the Critical Access Hospital Program and other rural hospital porograms; Opposed reductions to Home Health reimbursement. Opposed continued Medicare sequestration cuts Supported mental health legislation generally Supported SGR Physician payment fix that does NOT reduce hospital payments Supported legislation reforming the Recovery Audit Contractor Program (S 2012; HR 1250)
Supported S. 264/HR 1263; S 153, HR 274; S 162, HR 401 regarding mental health; Supported extension of the Medicare Dependent Hospital Program, Low Volume Adjustment program (for Medicare); Supported the Critical Access Hospital Program and other rural hospital porograms; Opposed reductions to Home Health reimbursement. Opposed continued Medicare sequestration cuts Supported mental health legislation generally Supported SGR Physician payment fix that does NOT reduce hospital payments Supported legislation reforming the Recovery Audit Contractor Program (S 2012; HR 1250)
Supported S. 264/H.R. 1263; S.153, H.R.274; S.162, H.R.401 regarding mental health; Supported extension of the Medicare Dependent Hospital Program, Low Volume Adjustment Program (for Medicare); Supported the Critical Access Hospital Program and other rural hospital programs; Opposed reductions to Home Health reimbursements.Opposed continued Medicare sequestration cuts Supported mental health legislation generally Supported SGR Physician payment fix that does NOT reduce hospital payments Supported legislation reforming the Recovery Audit Contractor Program (S. 2012; H.R. 1250)
Supported S. 264/HR 1263; S 153, HR 274; S 162, HR 401 regarding mental health; Supported extension of the Medicare Dependent Hospital Program, Low Volume Adjustment program (for Medicare); Supported the Critical Access Hospital Program and other rural hospital porograms; Opposed reductions to Home Health reimbursement. Opposed continued Medicare sequestration cuts Supported mental health legislation generally Supported SGR Physician payment fix that does NOT reduce hospital payments Supported legislation reforming the Recovery Audit Contractor Program (S 2012; HR 1250)
Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Act of 2013
Client: SSM HEALTH CARE · Firm: SSM HEALTH CARE
Supported S. 264/HR 1263; S 153, HR 274; S 162, HR 401 regarding mental health; Supported extension of the Medicare Dependent Hospital Program, Low Volume Adjustment program (for Medicare); Supported the Critical Access Hospital Program and other rural hospital porograms; Opposed reductions to Home Health reimbursement. Opposed continued Medicare sequestration cuts Supported mental health legislation generally Supported SGR Physician payment fix that does NOT reduce hospital payments Supported legislation reforming the Recovery Audit Contractor Program (S 2012; HR 1250)
Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Act of 2013
Client: SSM HEALTH CARE · Firm: SSM HEALTH CARE
Supported S. 264/HR 1263; S 153, HR 274; S 162, HR 401 regarding mental health; Supported extension of the Medicare Dependent Hospital Program, Low Volume Adjustment program (for Medicare); Supported the Critical Access Hospital Program and other rural hospital porograms; Opposed reductions to Home Health reimbursement. Opposed continued Medicare sequestration cuts Supported mental health legislation generally Supported SGR Physician payment fix that does NOT reduce hospital payments Supported legislation reforming the Recovery Audit Contractor Program (S 2012; HR 1250)
Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Act of 2013
Client: SSM HEALTH CARE · Firm: SSM HEALTH CARE
Supported S. 264/H.R. 1263; S.153, H.R.274; S.162, H.R.401 regarding mental health; Supported extension of the Medicare Dependent Hospital Program, Low Volume Adjustment Program (for Medicare); Supported the Critical Access Hospital Program and other rural hospital programs; Opposed reductions to Home Health reimbursements.Opposed continued Medicare sequestration cuts Supported mental health legislation generally Supported SGR Physician payment fix that does NOT reduce hospital payments Supported legislation reforming the Recovery Audit Contractor Program (S. 2012; H.R. 1250)
Supported S. 264/HR 1263; S 153, HR 274; S 162, HR 401 regarding mental health; Supported extension of the Medicare Dependent Hospital Program, Low Volume Adjustment program (for Medicare); Supported the Critical Access Hospital Program and other rural hospital porograms; Opposed reductions to Home Health reimbursement. Opposed continued Medicare sequestration cuts Supported mental health legislation generally Supported SGR Physician payment fix that does NOT reduce hospital payments Supported legislation reforming the Recovery Audit Contractor Program (S 2012; HR 1250)
Supported S. 264/H.R. 1263; S.153, H.R.274; S.162, H.R.401 regarding mental health; Supported extension of the Medicare Dependent Hospital Program, Low Volume Adjustment Program (for Medicare); Supported the Critical Access Hospital Program and other rural hospital programs; Opposed reductions to Home Health reimbursements.Opposed continued Medicare sequestration cuts Supported mental health legislation generally Supported SGR Physician payment fix that does NOT reduce hospital payments Supported legislation reforming the Recovery Audit Contractor Program (S. 2012; H.R. 1250)
Supported S. 264/HR 1263; S 153, HR 274; S 162, HR 401 regarding mental health; Supported extension of the Medicare Dependent Hospital Program, Low Volume Adjustment program (for Medicare); Supported the Critical Access Hospital Program and other rural hospital porograms; Opposed reductions to Home Health reimbursement. Opposed continued Medicare sequestration cuts Supported mental health legislation generally Supported SGR Physician payment fix that does NOT reduce hospital payments Supported legislation reforming the Recovery Audit Contractor Program (S 2012; HR 1250)
Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Act of 2013
Client: SSM HEALTH CARE · Firm: SSM HEALTH CARE
Supported S. 264/H.R. 1263; S.153, H.R.274; S.162, H.R.401 regarding mental health; Supported extension of the Medicare Dependent Hospital Program, Low Volume Adjustment Program (for Medicare); Supported the Critical Access Hospital Program and other rural hospital programs; Opposed reductions to Home Health reimbursements.Opposed continued Medicare sequestration cuts Supported mental health legislation generally Supported SGR Physician payment fix that does NOT reduce hospital payments Supported legislation reforming the Recovery Audit Contractor Program (S. 2012; H.R. 1250)
Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Act of 2013
Client: SSM HEALTH CARE · Firm: SSM HEALTH CARE
Supported S. 264/HR 1263; S 153, HR 274; S 162, HR 401 regarding mental health; Supported extension of the Medicare Dependent Hospital Program, Low Volume Adjustment program (for Medicare); Supported the Critical Access Hospital Program and other rural hospital porograms; Opposed reductions to Home Health reimbursement. Opposed continued Medicare sequestration cuts Supported mental health legislation generally Supported SGR Physician payment fix that does NOT reduce hospital payments Supported legislation reforming the Recovery Audit Contractor Program (S 2012; HR 1250)
Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Act of 2013
Client: SSM HEALTH CARE · Firm: SSM HEALTH CARE
Supported S. 264/HR 1263; S 153, HR 274; S 162, HR 401 regarding mental health; Supported extension of the Medicare Dependent Hospital Program, Low Volume Adjustment program (for Medicare); Supported the Critical Access Hospital Program and other rural hospital porograms; Opposed reductions to Home Health reimbursement. Opposed continued Medicare sequestration cuts Supported mental health legislation generally Supported SGR Physician payment fix that does NOT reduce hospital payments Supported legislation reforming the Recovery Audit Contractor Program (S 2012; HR 1250)
Supported S. 264/HR 1263; S 153, HR 274; S 162, HR 401 regarding mental health; Supported extension of the Medicare Dependent Hospital Program, Low Volume Adjustment program (for Medicare); Supported the Critical Access Hospital Program and other rural hospital porograms; Opposed reductions to Home Health reimbursement. Opposed continued Medicare sequestration cuts Supported mental health legislation generally Supported SGR Physician payment fix that does NOT reduce hospital payments Supported legislation reforming the Recovery Audit Contractor Program (S 2012; HR 1250)
Supported S. 264/HR 1263; S 153, HR 274; S 162, HR 401 regarding mental health; Supported extension of the Medicare Dependent Hospital Program, Low Volume Adjustment program (for Medicare); Supported the Critical Access Hospital Program and other rural hospital porograms; Opposed reductions to Home Health reimbursement. Opposed continued Medicare sequestration cuts Supported mental health legislation generally Supported SGR Physician payment fix that does NOT reduce hospital payments Supported legislation reforming the Recovery Audit Contractor Program (S 2012; HR 1250)
Supported S. 264/H.R. 1263; S.153, H.R.274; S.162, H.R.401 regarding mental health; Supported extension of the Medicare Dependent Hospital Program, Low Volume Adjustment Program (for Medicare); Supported the Critical Access Hospital Program and other rural hospital programs; Opposed reductions to Home Health reimbursements.Opposed continued Medicare sequestration cuts Supported mental health legislation generally Supported SGR Physician payment fix that does NOT reduce hospital payments Supported legislation reforming the Recovery Audit Contractor Program (S. 2012; H.R. 1250)
Supported S. 264/H.R. 1263; S.153, H.R.274; S.162, H.R.401 regarding mental health; Supported extension of the Medicare Dependent Hospital Program, Low Volume Adjustment Program (for Medicare); Supported the Critical Access Hospital Program and other rural hospital programs; Opposed reductions to Home Health reimbursements.Opposed continued Medicare sequestration cuts Supported mental health legislation generally Supported SGR Physician payment fix that does NOT reduce hospital payments Supported legislation reforming the Recovery Audit Contractor Program (S. 2012; H.R. 1250)
Supported S. 264/HR 1263; S 153, HR 274; S 162, HR 401 regarding mental health; Supported extension of the Medicare Dependent Hospital Program, Low Volume Adjustment program (for Medicare); Supported the Critical Access Hospital Program and other rural hospital porograms; Opposed reductions to Home Health reimbursement. Opposed continued Medicare sequestration cuts Supported mental health legislation generally Supported SGR Physician payment fix that does NOT reduce hospital payments Supported legislation reforming the Recovery Audit Contractor Program (S 2012; HR 1250)
Supported S. 264/HR 1263; S 153, HR 274; S 162, HR 401 regarding mental health; Supported extension of the Medicare Dependent Hospital Program, Low Volume Adjustment program (for Medicare); Supported the Critical Access Hospital Program and other rural hospital porograms; Opposed reductions to Home Health reimbursement. Opposed continued Medicare sequestration cuts Supported mental health legislation generally Supported SGR Physician payment fix that does NOT reduce hospital payments Supported legislation reforming the Recovery Audit Contractor Program (S 2012; HR 1250)
Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act of 2011
Client: SSM HEALTH CARE · Firm: SSM HEALTH CARE
Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act of 2011, HR1543 and S818, supported. Rural Hospital Access Act of 2012, HR5943 and S2620, supported. Advocated for appropriate wage indexing and low-volume adjustment factors. Proposed Rulemaking on Preventive Services, CMS-9968-ANPRM, supported the repeal of the contraceptive mandateor to modify the definition of religious employer to include religious sponsored hospitals. Supported measures to ensure appropriate reimbursement for hospital and other health care services.
Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act of 2011, HR1543 and S818, supported. Rural Hospital Access Act of 2012, HR5943 and S2620, supported. Advocated for appropriate wage indexing and low-volume adjustment factors. Proposed Rulemaking on Preventive Services, CMS-9968-ANPRM, supported the repeal of the contraceptive mandateor to modify the definition of religious employer to include religious sponsored hospitals. Supported measures to ensure appropriate reimbursement for hospital and other health care services.
Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act
Client: SSM HEALTH CARE · Firm: SSM HEALTH CARE
Palliative Care & Hospice Education and Training Act, HR6155/S3407; Rural Hospital Access Act, S2620; Extension of Medicare Dependent Hospital Program and other rural hospital programs; Urban Hospital Designation/Hospital Wage Index; Appropriate reimbursements for health care services under Medicare and adequate support for Medicaid and childrens health care services.
Home Health Care Access Protection Act of 2010
Client: SSM HEALTH CARE · Firm: SSM HEALTH CARE
Home health care access protection act, S. 3315 Home health care access protection act, H.R. 5803 Appropriations for St. Anthony Hospital, Oklahoma City; St. Marys Hospital, Janesville, WI; St. Clare Hospital, Baraboo, WI Electronic health record incentives for multi-campus hospitals act of 2010, S. 3708 Electronic health record incentives for multi-campus hospitals act of 2010, H.R. 6072 Opposed recommendations of the National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform not to fund the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Program.
Home Health Care Access Protection Act of 2010
Client: SSM HEALTH CARE · Firm: SSM HEALTH CARE
Supported legislation to ensure that multiple hospitals with common provider numbers received separate electronic health record reimbursements (S. 3708 and H.R. 6072) and that the home health agencies are not arbitrarily reduced in their reimbursements (S.3315 and H.R. 5803).
Electronic Health Record Incentives for Multi-Campus Hospitals Act of 2010
Client: SSM HEALTH CARE · Firm: SSM HEALTH CARE
Home health care access protection act, S. 3315 Home health care access protection act, H.R. 5803 Appropriations for St. Anthony Hospital, Oklahoma City; St. Marys Hospital, Janesville, WI; St. Clare Hospital, Baraboo, WI Electronic health record incentives for multi-campus hospitals act of 2010, S. 3708 Electronic health record incentives for multi-campus hospitals act of 2010, H.R. 6072 Opposed recommendations of the National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform not to fund the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Program.
Electronic Health Record Incentives for Multi-Campus Hospitals Act of 2010
Client: SSM HEALTH CARE · Firm: SSM HEALTH CARE
Supported legislation to ensure that multiple hospitals with common provider numbers received separate electronic health record reimbursements (S. 3708 and H.R. 6072) and that the home health agencies are not arbitrarily reduced in their reimbursements (S.3315 and H.R. 5803).
Home Health Care Access Protection Act of 2010
Client: SSM HEALTH CARE · Firm: SSM HEALTH CARE
Home health care access protection act, S. 3315 Home health care access protection act, H.R. 5803 Appropriations for St. Anthony Hospital, Oklahoma City; St. Marys Hospital, Janesville, WI; St. Clare Hospital, Baraboo, WI Electronic health record incentives for multi-campus hospitals act of 2010, S. 3708 Electronic health record incentives for multi-campus hospitals act of 2010, H.R. 6072 Opposed recommendations of the National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform not to fund the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Program.
Home Health Care Access Protection Act of 2010
Client: SSM HEALTH CARE · Firm: SSM HEALTH CARE
Supported legislation to ensure that multiple hospitals with common provider numbers received separate electronic health record reimbursements (S. 3708 and H.R. 6072) and that the home health agencies are not arbitrarily reduced in their reimbursements (S.3315 and H.R. 5803).
Electronic Health Record Incentives for Multi-Campus Hospitals Act of 2010
Client: SSM HEALTH CARE · Firm: SSM HEALTH CARE
Home health care access protection act, S. 3315 Home health care access protection act, H.R. 5803 Appropriations for St. Anthony Hospital, Oklahoma City; St. Marys Hospital, Janesville, WI; St. Clare Hospital, Baraboo, WI Electronic health record incentives for multi-campus hospitals act of 2010, S. 3708 Electronic health record incentives for multi-campus hospitals act of 2010, H.R. 6072 Opposed recommendations of the National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform not to fund the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Program.
Electronic Health Record Incentives for Multi-Campus Hospitals Act of 2010
Client: SSM HEALTH CARE · Firm: SSM HEALTH CARE
Supported legislation to ensure that multiple hospitals with common provider numbers received separate electronic health record reimbursements (S. 3708 and H.R. 6072) and that the home health agencies are not arbitrarily reduced in their reimbursements (S.3315 and H.R. 5803).
2013 · third_quarter · 3A
Supported S. 264/HR 1263; S 153, HR 274; S 162, HR 401 regarding mental health; Supported extension of the Medicare Dependent Hospital Program, Low Volume Adjustment program (for Medicare); Supported the Critical Access Hospital Program and other rural hospital porograms; Opposed reductions to Home Health reimbursement. Opposed continued Medicare sequestration cuts Supported mental health legislation generally Supported SGR Physician payment fix that does NOT reduce hospital payments Supported legislation reforming the Recovery Audit Contractor Program (S 2012; HR 1250)
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
SSM HEALTH CARE via SSM HEALTH CARE
2013 · third_quarter · Q3
Supported S. 264/H.R. 1263; S.153, H.R.274; S.162, H.R.401 regarding mental health; Supported extension of the Medicare Dependent Hospital Program, Low Volume Adjustment Program (for Medicare); Supported the Critical Access Hospital Program and other rural hospital programs; Opposed reductions to Home Health reimbursements.Opposed continued Medicare sequestration cuts Supported mental health legislation generally Supported SGR Physician payment fix that does NOT reduce hospital payments Supported legislation reforming the Recovery Audit Contractor Program (S. 2012; H.R. 1250)
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
SSM HEALTH CARE via SSM HEALTH CARE
2013 · second_quarter · Q2
Continues to support the 340B program and oppose additional record keeping and reporting requirements.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), SENATE
SSM HEALTH CARE via SSM HEALTH CARE
2013 · first_quarter · Q1
ACA implementation/regulations and guidance, sustainable growth rate, budget/hospital Medicare funding, Graduate Medical Education, wage index for St. Clare, continued support of rural health programs including Medicare Dependent Hospital Program, support of 340b pharmacy program and for delayed implementation of new data requirements by HRSA, adequate reimbursements the Medicare program including, but not limited to, home health reimbursements
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
SSM HEALTH CARE via SSM HEALTH CARE
2012 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Medicare funding/SGR; Low Volume Adjustment, other extenders; ACA implementation; Graduate Medical Education; Rural Hospital Access Act, S2620; Extension of Medicare Dependent Hospital Program and other rural hospital programs; Urban Hospital Designation/Hospital Wage Index; Appropriate reimbursements for health care services under Medicare and adequate support for Medicaid and childrens health care services
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
SSM HEALTH CARE via SSM HEALTH CARE
2012 · third_quarter · Q3
Palliative Care & Hospice Education and Training Act, HR6155/S3407; Rural Hospital Access Act, S2620; Extension of Medicare Dependent Hospital Program and other rural hospital programs; Urban Hospital Designation/Hospital Wage Index; Appropriate reimbursements for health care services under Medicare and adequate support for Medicaid and childrens health care services.
IRS-REG-130266-11 (Proposed regulations to IRC Section 501(r))
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE
SSM HEALTH CARE via SSM HEALTH CARE
2012 · second_quarter · Q2
Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act of 2011, HR1543 and S818, supported. Rural Hospital Access Act of 2012, HR5943 and S2620, supported. Advocated for appropriate wage indexing and low-volume adjustment factors. Proposed Rulemaking on Preventive Services, CMS-9968-ANPRM, supported the repeal of the contraceptive mandateor to modify the definition of religious employer to include religious sponsored hospitals. Supported measures to ensure appropriate reimbursement for hospital and other health care services.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
SSM HEALTH CARE via SSM HEALTH CARE
2012 · first_quarter · Q1
Advocated for the continuation of the Medicare Dependent Hospital Program. Advocated for the continuation of the Sole Community Hospital Program. Advocated for no additional hospital reimbursement reductions (e.g., reduction in graduate medical education, market basket updates, etc.) due to cuts already implemented and cuts already scheduled for the next twelve months.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
SSM HEALTH CARE via SSM HEALTH CARE
2011 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Budget Control Act of 2011 and adequate funding for health care services for children and adults.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
SSM HEALTH CARE via SSM HEALTH CARE
2011 · third_quarter · Q3
Argued against further reductions in Medicare due to reductions already taken. Argued against reduction to Medicaid including reducing or eliminating provider taxes as part of a state's contribution to the Medicaid program. Argued against reduction or elimination of the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award Program. Argued against further reductions to Home Health reimbursements.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
SSM HEALTH CARE via SSM HEALTH CARE
2011 · second_quarter · Q2
Community Based Care Transition Program (Section 3026, Affordable Care Act) Medicare Physician Reimbursement (SGR) Debt ceiling/federal spending
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
SSM HEALTH CARE via SSM HEALTH CARE
2011 · first_quarter · Q1
Urged limitation on exclusion from Value Based Purchasing Plan due to immediate jeopardy citations. Urged maximum flexibility on structure of Accountable Care Organizations. Generally supported programs for hospitals and health care providers including childrens hospitals.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
SSM HEALTH CARE via SSM HEALTH CARE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Home health care access protection act, S. 3315 Home health care access protection act, H.R. 5803 Appropriations for St. Anthony Hospital, Oklahoma City; St. Marys Hospital, Janesville, WI; St. Clare Hospital, Baraboo, WI Electronic health record incentives for multi-campus hospitals act of 2010, S. 3708 Electronic health record incentives for multi-campus hospitals act of 2010, H.R. 6072 Opposed recommendations of the National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform not to fund the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Program.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
SSM HEALTH CARE via SSM HEALTH CARE
2010 · third_quarter · Q3
Supported legislation to ensure that multiple hospitals with common provider numbers received separate electronic health record reimbursements (S. 3708 and H.R. 6072) and that the home health agencies are not arbitrarily reduced in their reimbursements (S.3315 and H.R. 5803).
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
SSM HEALTH CARE via SSM HEALTH CARE
2010 · second_quarter · Q2
Health Information Technology (Electronic Health Records): Advocating for more flexibility in terms of "meaningful use" of electronic health records to focus more on their use in the care of patients as opposed to providing public health data; and to allow multiple campus hospitals (multiple hospitals with one provider number) to qualify for incentive funds at each location.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE