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Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act
Client: U.S. RENAL CARE · Firm: LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
S. 1173, H.R. 2199, Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act
Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act
Client: U.S. RENAL CARE · Firm: LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
S. 1173, H.R. 2199, Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act
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MAGNOLIA MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES via LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
2026 · third_quarter · 3A
Hospital inpatient quality programs; IPPS proposed rule; H.R. 5275 The Diagnostic Accuracy in Sepsis Act; Labor-HHS-Education appropriations
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
U.S. RENAL CARE via LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
2026 · third_quarter · 3A
Source: Senate LDA
| CARA THERAPEUTICS |
| 26 |
| 2018–2024 |
| NATIONAL MARROW DONOR PROGRAM | 26 | 2014–2019 |
| MAGNOLIA MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES | 16 | 2023–2026 |
| LABORATORIS SANIFIT, SL | 13 | 2019–2021 |
| AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR BLOOD AND MARROW TRANSPLANT | 6 | 2017–2018 |
| CORVIDIA | 5 | 2018–2019 |
| U.S. RENAL CARE | 5 | 2026 |
| UNICYCIVE | 5 | 2025 |
| CAREPATHRX | 4 | 2022 |
| ONE SENIOR CARE | 3 | 2026 |
Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act
Client: U.S. RENAL CARE · Firm: LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
Medicare ESRD payment and quality programs rulemaking, Kidney Care Access Protection Act (S. 2730, H.R. 6214), the RESTORE Act (S. 1173, H.R. 2199), CKCC CMMI Model
Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act
Client: U.S. RENAL CARE · Firm: LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
Medicare ESRD payment and quality programs rulemaking, Kidney Care Access Protection Act (S. 2730, H.R. 6214), the RESTORE Act (S. 1173, H.R. 2199), CKCC CMMI Model
Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act
Client: U.S. RENAL CARE · Firm: LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
S. 1173, H.R. 2199, Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act
Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act
Client: U.S. RENAL CARE · Firm: LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
S. 1173, H.R. 2199, Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act
Protecting Access to Ground Ambulance Medical Services Act of 2025
Client: AMERICAN AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION · Firm: LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
H.R. 2232 and S. 1643 - Extension of the ground ambulance add-ons; Medicare update of the ambulance fee schedule definitions of urban, rural, and super-rural; treatment in place.
Protecting Access to Ground Ambulance Medical Services Act of 2025
Client: AMERICAN AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION · Firm: LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
H.R. 2232 and S. 1643 - Extension of the ground ambulance add-ons; Medicare update of the ambulance fee schedule definitions of urban, rural, and super-rural; treatment in place; MedPAC report on Ground Ambulance Data Collection System.
Protecting Access to Ground Ambulance Medical Services Act of 2025
Client: AMERICAN AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION · Firm: LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
H.R. 2232 and S. 1643 - Extension of the ground ambulance add-ons; Medicare update of the ambulance fee schedule definitions of urban, rural, and super-rural; treatment in place; MedPAC report on Ground Ambulance Data Collection System.
SOAR Act of 2025
Client: COUNCIL FOR QUALITY RESPIRATORY CARE · Firm: LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
The SOAR Act, HR 2902/S. 1406; NIPPV Final NCD Memo; Medicare Advantage rulemaking; Medicare competitive bidding proposed rule; DMEPOS moratorium
SOAR Act of 2025
Client: COUNCIL FOR QUALITY RESPIRATORY CARE · Firm: LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
The SOAR Act, HR 2902/S. 1406; NIPPV Final NCD Memo; Medicare Advantage rulemaking; Medicare competitive bidding proposed rule
SOAR Act of 2025
Client: COUNCIL FOR QUALITY RESPIRATORY CARE · Firm: LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
The SOAR Act, HR 2902/S. 1406; NIPPV Final NCD Memo; Medicare Advantage rulemaking; Medicare competitive bidding proposed rule; DMEPOS moratorium
Diagnostic Accuracy in Sepsis Act of 2025
Client: MAGNOLIA MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES · Firm: LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
Hospital inpatient quality programs; IPPS proposed rule; H.R. 5275 The Diagnostic Accuracy in Sepsis Act; Labor-HHS-Education appropriations
Diagnostic Accuracy in Sepsis Act of 2025
Client: MAGNOLIA MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES · Firm: LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
Hospital inpatient quality programs; IPPS proposed rule; H.R. 5275 The Diagnostic Accuracy in Sepsis Act; Labor-HHS-Education appropriations
Diagnostic Accuracy in Sepsis Act of 2025
Client: MAGNOLIA MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES · Firm: LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
Hospital inpatient quality programs; IPPS proposed rule; H.R. 5275 The Diagnostic Accuracy in Sepsis Act; Labor-HHS-Education appropriations
Diagnostic Accuracy in Sepsis Act of 2025
Client: MAGNOLIA MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES · Firm: LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
Hospital inpatient quality programs; IPPS proposed rule; H.R. 5275 The Diagnostic Accuracy in Sepsis Act; Labor-HHS-Education appropriations
S. 2730, H.R. 6214 The Kidney Care Access Protection Act; ESRD PPS and QIP rulemaking; CMMI Kidney Care Choices model
S. 2730, H.R. 6214 The Kidney Care Access Protection Act; ESRD PPS and QIP rulemaking; CMMI Kidney Care Choices model
S. 2730, H.R. 6214 The Kidney Care Access Protection Act; ESRD PPS and QIP rulemaking; CMMI Kidney Care Choices model
Medicare ESRD payment and quality programs rulemaking, Kidney Care Access Protection Act (S. 2730, H.R. 6214), the RESTORE Act (S. 1173, H.R. 2199), CKCC CMMI Model
Medicare ESRD payment and quality programs rulemaking, Kidney Care Access Protection Act (S. 2730, H.R. 6214), the RESTORE Act (S. 1173, H.R. 2199), CKCC CMMI Model
S. 2730, H.R. 6214 The Kidney Care Access Protection Act; ESRD PPS and QIP rulemaking; CMMI Kidney Care Choices model
Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act
Client: U.S. RENAL CARE · Firm: LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
S. 1173, H.R. 2199, Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act
Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act
Client: U.S. RENAL CARE · Firm: LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
S. 1173, H.R. 2199, Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act
Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act
Client: U.S. RENAL CARE · Firm: LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
S. 1173, H.R. 2199, Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act
Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act
Client: U.S. RENAL CARE · Firm: LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
Medicare ESRD payment and quality programs rulemaking, Kidney Care Access Protection Act (S. 2730, H.R. 6214), the RESTORE Act (S. 1173, H.R. 2199), CKCC CMMI Model
Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act
Client: U.S. RENAL CARE · Firm: LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
S. 1173, H.R. 2199, Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act
Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act
Client: U.S. RENAL CARE · Firm: LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
Medicare ESRD payment and quality programs rulemaking, Kidney Care Access Protection Act (S. 2730, H.R. 6214), the RESTORE Act (S. 1173, H.R. 2199), CKCC CMMI Model
The SOAR Act, HR 2902/S. 1406; NIPPV Final NCD Memo; Medicare Advantage rulemaking; Medicare competitive bidding proposed rule
The SOAR Act, HR 2902/S. 1406; NIPPV Final NCD Memo; Medicare Advantage rulemaking; Medicare competitive bidding proposed rule; DMEPOS moratorium
The SOAR Act, HR 2902/S. 1406; NIPPV Final NCD Memo; Medicare Advantage rulemaking; Medicare competitive bidding proposed rule; DMEPOS moratorium
Protecting Access to Ground Ambulance Medical Services Act of 2025
Client: AMERICAN AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION · Firm: LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
H.R. 2232 and S. 1643 - Extension of the ground ambulance add-ons; Medicare update of the ambulance fee schedule definitions of urban, rural, and super-rural; treatment in place; MedPAC report on Ground Ambulance Data Collection System.
Protecting Access to Ground Ambulance Medical Services Act of 2025
Client: AMERICAN AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION · Firm: LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
H.R. 2232 and S. 1643 - Extension of the ground ambulance add-ons; Medicare update of the ambulance fee schedule definitions of urban, rural, and super-rural; treatment in place.
Protecting Access to Ground Ambulance Medical Services Act of 2025
Client: AMERICAN AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION · Firm: LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
H.R. 2232 and S. 1643 - Extension of the ground ambulance add-ons; Medicare update of the ambulance fee schedule definitions of urban, rural, and super-rural; treatment in place; MedPAC report on Ground Ambulance Data Collection System.
S. 2730, H.R. 6214 The Kidney Care Access Protection Act; ESRD PPS and QIP rulemaking; CMMI Kidney Care Choices model
S. 2730, H.R. 6214 The Kidney Care Access Protection Act; ESRD PPS and QIP rulemaking; CMMI Kidney Care Choices model
Medicare ESRD payment and quality programs rulemaking, Kidney Care Access Protection Act (S. 2730, H.R. 6214), the RESTORE Act (S. 1173, H.R. 2199), CKCC CMMI Model
S. 2730, H.R. 6214 The Kidney Care Access Protection Act; ESRD PPS and QIP rulemaking; CMMI Kidney Care Choices model
ESRD PPS and QIP CY 2027 proposed rule; Medicare advantage proposed rule and Rate Setting Notice; S. 2730, the Kidney Care Access Protection Act of 2025.
Medicare ESRD payment and quality programs rulemaking, Kidney Care Access Protection Act (S. 2730, H.R. 6214), the RESTORE Act (S. 1173, H.R. 2199), CKCC CMMI Model
S. 2730, H.R. 6214 The Kidney Care Access Protection Act; ESRD PPS and QIP rulemaking; CMMI Kidney Care Choices model
Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025
Client: AMERICAN AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION · Firm: LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
Extension of the ground ambulance add-ons as part of the March Continuing Resolution, H.R. 1968.
Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025
Client: AMERICAN AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION · Firm: LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
Extension of the ground ambulance add-ons as part of the March Continuing Resolution, H.R. 1968.
Protecting Access to Ground Ambulance Medical Services Act of 2025
Client: AMERICAN AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION · Firm: LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
H.R. 2232 and S. 1643 - Extension of the ground ambulance add-ons; Medicare update of the ambulance fee schedule definitions of urban, rural, and super-rural; treatment in place.
Protecting Access to Ground Ambulance Medical Services Act of 2025
Client: AMERICAN AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION · Firm: LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
H.R. 2232 and S. 1643 - Extension of the ground ambulance add-ons; Medicare update of the ambulance fee schedule definitions of urban, rural, and super-rural; treatment in place.
SOAR Act of 2025
Client: COUNCIL FOR QUALITY RESPIRATORY CARE · Firm: LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
The SOAR Act, HR 2902/S. 1406; NIPPV Final NCD Memo; Medicare Advantage rulemaking
SOAR Act of 2025
Client: COUNCIL FOR QUALITY RESPIRATORY CARE · Firm: LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
The SOAR Act, HR 2902/S. 1406; NIPPV Draft NCD Memo; Medicare Advantage rulemaking
SOAR Act of 2025
Client: COUNCIL FOR QUALITY RESPIRATORY CARE · Firm: LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
The SOAR Act, HR 2902/S. 1406; NIPPV Final NCD Memo; Medicare Advantage rulemaking; Medicare competitive bidding proposed rule
SOAR Act of 2025
Client: COUNCIL FOR QUALITY RESPIRATORY CARE · Firm: LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
The SOAR Act, HR 2902/S. 1406; NIPPV Final NCD Memo; Medicare Advantage rulemaking; Medicare competitive bidding proposed rule
Diagnostic Accuracy in Sepsis Act of 2025
Client: MAGNOLIA MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES · Firm: LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
Hospital inpatient quality programs; IPPS proposed rule; H.R. 5275 The Diagnostic Accuracy in Sepsis Act; Labor-HHS-Education appropriations
Diagnostic Accuracy in Sepsis Act of 2025
Client: MAGNOLIA MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES · Firm: LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
Hospital inpatient quality programs; IPPS proposed rule; H.R. 5275 The Diagnostic Accuracy in Sepsis Act
Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
Client: AMERICAN AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION · Firm: LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
Seeking continuation of EMS Workforce grant program in the ASPR, including H.R. 5304 (H. Rest. 119-271) and S. 2587 (S. Sept. 119-55).
Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
Client: AMERICAN AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION · Firm: LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
Seeking continuation of EMS Workforce grant program in the ASPR, including H.R. 5304 (H. Rest. 119-271) and S. 2587 (S. Sept. 119-55).
The SOAR Act, HR 2902/S. 1406; NIPPV Final NCD Memo; Medicare Advantage rulemaking; Medicare competitive bidding proposed rule
The SOAR Act, HR 2902/S. 1406; NIPPV Final NCD Memo; Medicare Advantage rulemaking
The SOAR Act, HR 2902/S. 1406; NIPPV Final NCD Memo; Medicare Advantage rulemaking; Medicare competitive bidding proposed rule
The SOAR Act, HR 2902/S. 1406; NIPPV Draft NCD Memo; Medicare Advantage rulemaking
Protecting Access to Ground Ambulance Medical Services Act of 2025
Client: AMERICAN AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION · Firm: LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
H.R. 2232 and S. 1643 - Extension of the ground ambulance add-ons; Medicare update of the ambulance fee schedule definitions of urban, rural, and super-rural; treatment in place.
Protecting Access to Ground Ambulance Medical Services Act of 2025
Client: AMERICAN AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION · Firm: LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
H.R. 2232 and S. 1643 - Extension of the ground ambulance add-ons; Medicare update of the ambulance fee schedule definitions of urban, rural, and super-rural; treatment in place.
Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
Client: AMERICAN AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION · Firm: LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
Seeking continuation of EMS Workforce grant program in the ASPR, including H.R. 5304 (H. Rest. 119-271) and S. 2587 (S. Sept. 119-55).
Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
Client: AMERICAN AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION · Firm: LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
Seeking continuation of EMS Workforce grant program in the ASPR, including H.R. 5304 (H. Rest. 119-271) and S. 2587 (S. Sept. 119-55).
ESRD PPS and QIP CY 2026 proposed rule; Medicare advantage proposed rule and Rate Setting Notice; S. 2730, the Kidney Care Access Protection Act of 2025.
ESRD PPS and QIP CY 2026 proposed rule; Medicare advantage proposed rule and Rate Setting Notice; S. 2730, the Kidney Care Access Protection Act of 2025.
Protecting Access to Ground Ambulance Medical Services Act of 2023
Client: AMERICAN AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION · Firm: LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
Medicare ground ambulance add-ons (H.R. 1666/S. 1673 Protecting Access to Ground Ambulance Medical Services Act of 2023); workforce issues; revisions to the designation of rural, super-rural, and urban for Medicare payment; Medicaid
Protecting Access to Ground Ambulance Medical Services Act of 2023
Client: AMERICAN AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION · Firm: LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
Medicare ground ambulance add-ons (H.R. 1666/S. 1673 Protecting Access to Ground Ambulance Medical Services Act of 2023); workforce issues; revisions to the designation of rural, super-rural, and urban for Medicare payment; Medicaid
Protecting Access to Ground Ambulance Medical Services Act of 2023
Client: AMERICAN AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION · Firm: LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
Medicare ground ambulance add-ons (H.R. 1666/S. 1673 Protecting Access to Ground Ambulance Medical Services Act of 2023); workforce issues; revisions to the designation of rural, super-rural, and urban for Medicare payment; Medicaid
Protecting Access to Ground Ambulance Medical Services Act of 2023
Client: AMERICAN AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION · Firm: LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
Medicare ground ambulance add-ons (H.R. 1666/S. 1673 Protecting Access to Ground Ambulance Medical Services Act of 2023); workforce issues; revisions to the designation of rural, super-rural, and urban for Medicare payment; Medicaid, end of the year CR and Medicare extenders package
Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024
Client: AMERICAN AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION · Firm: LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
HHS grant program for ground ambulance workforce recruitment and retention; FY2024 Further Consolidated Appropriations Act H.R. 2882
Implementation of the No Surprises Act - Ground Ambulance Advisory Committee; workforce issue; pandemic preparedness; H.R.3170 / S.1514 The HELPER Act; H.R.6433 PARA-EMT Act of 2023.
Implementation of the No Surprises Act - Ground Ambulance Advisory Committee; workforce issue; pandemic preparedness; H.R.3170 / S.1514 The HELPER Act; H.R.6433 PARA-EMT Act of 2023.
Implementation of the No Surprises Act - Ground Ambulance Advisory Committee; workforce issue; pandemic preparedness; H.R.3170 / S.1514 The HELPER Act; H.R.6433 PARA-EMT Act of 2023.
Implementation of the No Surprises Act - Ground Ambulance Advisory Committee; workforce issue; pandemic preparedness; H.R.3170 / S.1514 The HELPER Act; H.R.6433 PARA-EMT Act of 2023.
Chronic Kidney Disease Improvement in Research and Treatment Act of 2023
Client: KIDNEY CARE PARTNERS · Firm: LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
Kidney care reimbursement; ESRD PPS for CY 2025; Medicare Advantage Rate Announcement; Medicare Advantage 2025 Proposed Rule; ESRD quality programs; transplant issues; home dialysis; H.R. 5027 "Chronic Kidney Disease Improvement in Research and Treatment Act of 2023"; ESRD Treatment Choices model; CKCC models
Chronic Kidney Disease Improvement in Research and Treatment Act of 2023
Client: KIDNEY CARE PARTNERS · Firm: LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
Kidney care reimbursement; ESRD PPS for CY 2025; Medicare Advantage Rate Announcement; Medicare Advantage 2025 Proposed Rule; ESRD quality programs; transplant issues; home dialysis; H.R. 5027 "Chronic Kidney Disease Improvement in Research and Treatment Act of 2023"; S 4469 the "Chronic Kidney Disease Improvement in Research and Treatment Act of 2024"; ESRD Treatment Choices model; CKCC models; IOTA proposed rule.
Chronic Kidney Disease Improvement in Research and Treatment Act of 2023
Client: CARA THERAPEUTICS · Firm: LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
Medicare ESRD PPS and reimbursement for innovative products; HR 5027 Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act
Chronic Kidney Disease Improvement in Research and Treatment Act of 2023
Client: KIDNEY CARE PARTNERS · Firm: LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
Kidney care reimbursement; ESRD PPS for CY 2025; Medicare Advantage Rate Announcement; Medicare Advantage 2025 Proposed Rule; ESRD quality programs; transplant issues; home dialysis; H.R. 5027 "Chronic Kidney Disease Improvement in Research and Treatment Act of 2023"; S 4469 the "Chronic Kidney Disease Improvement in Research and Treatment Act of 2024"; ESRD Treatment Choices model; CKCC models; IOTA proposed rule.
Chronic Kidney Disease Improvement in Research and Treatment Act of 2023
Client: KIDNEY CARE PARTNERS · Firm: LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
Kidney care reimbursement; ESRD PPS; Medicare Advantage Rate Announcement; Medicare Advantage 2025 Proposed Rule; ESRD quality programs; transplant issues; home dialysis; H.R. 5027 "Chronic Kidney Disease Improvement in Research and Treatment Act of 2023"; ESRD Treatment Choices model; CKCC models
Chronic Kidney Disease Improvement in Research and Treatment Act of 2023
Client: KIDNEY CARE COUNCIL · Firm: LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
Kidney Care reimbursement issues; ESRD PPS; Medicare Secondary Payer; ESRD quality programs; HR 5027 Chronic Kidney Disease Improvement in Research and Treatment Act of 2023; ESRD PPS proposed rulemaking CY 2025; Medicare Advantage Rate Announcement; Medicare Advantage FY25 proposed rule
Chronic Kidney Disease Improvement in Research and Treatment Act of 2023
Client: KIDNEY CARE COUNCIL · Firm: LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
Kidney Care reimbursement issues; ESRD PPS; Medicare Secondary Payer; ESRD quality programs; HR 5027 Chronic Kidney Disease Improvement in Research and Treatment Act of 2023; ESRD PPS proposed rulemaking CY 2025; Medicare Advantage Rate Announcement; Medicare Advantage FY25 proposed rule
Chronic Kidney Disease Improvement in Research and Treatment Act of 2023
Client: KIDNEY CARE COUNCIL · Firm: LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
Kidney Care reimbursement issues; ESRD PPS; Medicare Secondary Payer; ESRD quality programs; HR 5027 Chronic Kidney Disease Improvement in Research and Treatment Act of 2023; S 4469 the Chronic Kidney Disease Improvement in Research and Treatment Act of 2024; ESRD PPS proposed rulemaking CY 2025; Medicare Advantage Rate Announcement; Medicare Advantage FY25 proposed rule
Chronic Kidney Disease Improvement in Research and Treatment Act of 2023
Client: KIDNEY CARE COUNCIL · Firm: LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
Kidney Care reimbursement issues; ESRD PPS; Medicare Secondary Payer; ESRD quality programs; HR 5027 Chronic Kidney Disease Improvement in Research and Treatment Act of 2023; S 4469 the Chronic Kidney Disease Improvement in Research and Treatment Act of 2024; ESRD PPS proposed rulemaking CY 2025; Medicare Advantage Rate Announcement; Medicare Advantage FY25 proposed rule
VA Emergency Transportation Access Act
Client: AMERICAN AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION · Firm: LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
VA reimbursement for ground ambulance services; The VA Emergency Transportation Access Act (S. 2757, H.R. 5530)
VA Emergency Transportation Access Act
Client: AMERICAN AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION · Firm: LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
VA reimbursement for ground ambulance services; The VA Emergency Transportation Access Act (S. 2757, H.R. 5530)
VA Emergency Transportation Access Act
Client: AMERICAN AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION · Firm: LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
VA reimbursement for ground ambulance services; The VA Emergency Transportation Access Act (S. 2757, H.R. 5530)
VA Emergency Transportation Access Act
Client: AMERICAN AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION · Firm: LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
VA reimbursement for ground ambulance services; H.R. 5530 "VA Emergency Transportation Access Act"
Implementation of the No Surprises Act - Ground Ambulance Advisory Committee; workforce issue; pandemic preparedness; H.R.3170 / S.1514 The HELPER Act; H.R.6433 PARA-EMT Act of 2023.
Implementation of the No Surprises Act - Ground Ambulance Advisory Committee; workforce issue; pandemic preparedness; H.R.3170 / S.1514 The HELPER Act; H.R.6433 PARA-EMT Act of 2023.
Implementation of the No Surprises Act - Ground Ambulance Advisory Committee; workforce issue; pandemic preparedness; H.R.3170 / S.1514 The HELPER Act; H.R.6433 PARA-EMT Act of 2023.
Implementation of the No Surprises Act - Ground Ambulance Advisory Committee; workforce issue; pandemic preparedness; H.R.3170 / S.1514 The HELPER Act; H.R.6433 PARA-EMT Act of 2023.
Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act
Client: KIDNEY CARE COUNCIL · Firm: LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
H.R. 6860, "Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act"
Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act
Client: KIDNEY CARE COUNCIL · Firm: LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
H.R. 6860, "Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act"
Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act
Client: KIDNEY CARE COUNCIL · Firm: LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
H.R. 6860, "Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act"
Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act
Client: KIDNEY CARE PARTNERS · Firm: LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
Payment innovation models; transplant issues; H.R. 6860, "Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act"; IOTA Proposed rule
Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act
Client: KIDNEY CARE PARTNERS · Firm: LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
Payment innovation models; transplant issues; H.R. 6860, "Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act"; IOTA Proposed rule
Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act
Client: KIDNEY CARE PARTNERS · Firm: LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
Payment innovation models; transplant issues; H.R. 6860, "Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act"
Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act
Client: KIDNEY CARE COUNCIL · Firm: LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
H.R. 6860, "Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act"
Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act
Client: KIDNEY CARE PARTNERS · Firm: LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
Payment innovation models; transplan issues; H.R. 6860, "Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act"
SOAR Act of 2024
Client: COUNCIL FOR QUALITY RESPIRATORY CARE · Firm: LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
Medicare competitive bidding program and reimbursement, including S. 1294 ("Competitive Bidding Relief Act of 2023"); DME documentation requirements and audits; home respiratory therapy coverage issues; Medicare Advantage program; S. 3821/ H.R. 7829 Supplemental Oxygen Access Reform Act; NIPPV National Coverage Determination reconsideration
SOAR Act of 2024
Client: COUNCIL FOR QUALITY RESPIRATORY CARE · Firm: LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
Medicare competitive bidding program and reimbursement, including S. 1294 ("Competitive Bidding Relief Act of 2023"); DME documentation requirements and audits; home respiratory therapy coverage issues; Medicare Advantage program; S. 3821/ H.R. 7829 Supplemental Oxygen Access Reform Act
SOAR Act of 2024
Client: COUNCIL FOR QUALITY RESPIRATORY CARE · Firm: LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
Medicare competitive bidding program and reimbursement, including S. 1294 ("Competitive Bidding Relief Act of 2023"); DME documentation requirements and audits; home respiratory therapy coverage issues; Medicare Advantage program; S. 3821/ H.R. 7829 Supplemental Oxygen Access Reform Act
S. 1173, H.R. 2199, Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act
S. 2730, H.R. 6214 The Kidney Care Access Protection Act; ESRD PPS and QIP rulemaking; CMMI Kidney Care Choices model
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
ONE SENIOR CARE via LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
2026 · third_quarter · Q3
Medicare PACE program barriers to patient access
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
U.S. RENAL CARE via LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
2026 · third_quarter · Q3
S. 1173, H.R. 2199, Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act
S. 2730, H.R. 6214 The Kidney Care Access Protection Act; ESRD PPS and QIP rulemaking; CMMI Kidney Care Choices model
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
MAGNOLIA MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES via LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
2026 · third_quarter · Q3
Hospital inpatient quality programs; IPPS proposed rule; H.R. 5275 The Diagnostic Accuracy in Sepsis Act; Labor-HHS-Education appropriations
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
AMERICAN HEALTH CARE ASSOCIATION via LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
2026 · third_quarter · Q3
Medicare Skilled Nursing Facility proposed rule; Medicare Advantage proposed rule and Rate Setting Notice
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
COUNCIL FOR QUALITY RESPIRATORY CARE via LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
2026 · third_quarter · Q3
The SOAR Act, HR 2902/S. 1406; NIPPV Final NCD Memo; Medicare Advantage rulemaking; Medicare competitive bidding proposed rule; DMEPOS moratorium
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
AMERICAN AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION via LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
2026 · third_quarter · Q3
Sought relief from fuel tax for ground ambulance service organizations.
H.R. 2232 and S. 1643 - Extension of the ground ambulance add-ons; Medicare update of the ambulance fee schedule definitions of urban, rural, and super-rural; treatment in place; MedPAC report on Ground Ambulance Data Collection System.
Seeking continuation of EMS Workforce grant program in the ASPR for FY 2027 appropriations.
ONE SENIOR CARE via LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
2026 · second_quarter · Q2
Medicare PACE program barriers to patient access
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
ONE SENIOR CARE via LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
2026 · second_quarter · RR
Addressing statutory and regulatory requirements related to the Medicare PACE Program; providing general education about the PACE program.
U.S. RENAL CARE via LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
2026 · second_quarter · Q2
S. 2730, H.R. 6214 The Kidney Care Access Protection Act; ESRD PPS and QIP rulemaking; CMMI Kidney Care Choices model
S. 1173, H.R. 2199, Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
MAGNOLIA MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES via LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
2026 · second_quarter · Q2
Hospital inpatient quality programs; IPPS proposed rule; H.R. 5275 The Diagnostic Accuracy in Sepsis Act; Labor-HHS-Education appropriations
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
AMERICAN HEALTH CARE ASSOCIATION via LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
2026 · second_quarter · Q2
Medicare Skilled Nursing Facility proposed rule; Medicare Advantage proposed rule and Rate Setting Notice
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
COUNCIL FOR QUALITY RESPIRATORY CARE via LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
2026 · second_quarter · Q2
The SOAR Act, HR 2902/S. 1406; NIPPV Final NCD Memo; Medicare Advantage rulemaking; Medicare competitive bidding proposed rule; DMEPOS moratorium
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
AMERICAN AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION via LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
2026 · second_quarter · Q2
Followed up with Members on the CMS Ground Ambulance Data Collection System. Continued to monitor the No Surprises Act.
Sought relief from fuel tax for ground ambulance service organizations.
H.R. 2232 and S. 1643 - Extension of the ground ambulance add-ons; Medicare update of the ambulance fee schedule definitions of urban, rural, and super-rural; treatment in place; MedPAC report on Ground Ambulance Data Collection System.
U.S. RENAL CARE via LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
2026 · first_quarter · Q1
S. 2730, H.R. 6214 The Kidney Care Access Protection Act; ESRD PPS and QIP rulemaking; CMMI Kidney Care Choices model
S. 1173, H.R. 2199, Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
U.S. RENAL CARE via LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
2026 · first_quarter · RR
Medicare ESRD payment and quality programs rulemaking, Kidney Care Access Protection Act (S. 2730, H.R. 6214), the RESTORE Act (S. 1173, H.R. 2199), CKCC CMMI Model
Medicare ESRD payment and quality programs rulemaking, Kidney Care Access Protection Act (S. 2730, H.R. 6214), the RESTORE Act (S. 1173, H.R. 2199), CKCC CMMI Model
MAGNOLIA MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES via LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
2026 · first_quarter · Q1
Hospital inpatient quality programs; IPPS proposed rule; H.R. 5275 The Diagnostic Accuracy in Sepsis Act; Labor-HHS-Education appropriations
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
AMERICAN HEALTH CARE ASSOCIATION via LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
2026 · first_quarter · Q1
Medicare Skilled Nursing Facility proposed rule; Medicare Advantage proposed rule and Rate Setting Notice
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
COUNCIL FOR QUALITY RESPIRATORY CARE via LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
2026 · first_quarter · Q1
The SOAR Act, HR 2902/S. 1406; NIPPV Final NCD Memo; Medicare Advantage rulemaking; Medicare competitive bidding proposed rule
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
KIDNEY CARE PARTNERS via LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
2026 · first_quarter · 1T
Monitoring the RESTORE Act
ESRD PPS and QIP CY 2027 proposed rule; Medicare advantage proposed rule and Rate Setting Notice; S. 2730, the Kidney Care Access Protection Act of 2025.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), SENATE
KIDNEY CARE COUNCIL via LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
2026 · first_quarter · 1T
Monitoring Medicare Secondary Payer and the RESTORE Act.
ESRD PPS and QIP CY 2027 proposed rule; Medicare Advantage rules
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), SENATE
AMERICAN AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION via LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
2026 · first_quarter · Q1
Seeking continuation of EMS Workforce grant program in the ASPR for FY 2027 appropriations.
Followed up with Members on the CMS Ground Ambulance Data Collection System. Continued to monitor the No Surprises Act.
H.R. 2232 and S. 1643 - Extension of the ground ambulance add-ons; Medicare update of the ambulance fee schedule definitions of urban, rural, and super-rural; treatment in place.
AMERICAN AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION via LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
2025 · fourth_quarter · Q4
H.R. 2232 and S. 1643 - Extension of the ground ambulance add-ons; Medicare update of the ambulance fee schedule definitions of urban, rural, and super-rural; treatment in place.
Followed up with Members on the CMS Ground Ambulance Data Collection System. Continued to monitor the NSA.
Seeking continuation of EMS Workforce grant program in the ASPR, including H.R. 5304 (H. Rest. 119-271) and S. 2587 (S. Sept. 119-55).
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), SENATE
KIDNEY CARE COUNCIL via LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
2025 · fourth_quarter · Q4
ESRD PPS and QIP CY 2026 proposed rule; Medicare Advantage rules
Monitoring Medicare Secondary Payer and the RESTORE Act.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), SENATE
KIDNEY CARE PARTNERS via LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
2025 · fourth_quarter · Q4
ESRD PPS and QIP CY 2026 proposed rule; Medicare advantage proposed rule and Rate Setting Notice; S. 2730, the Kidney Care Access Protection Act of 2025.
Monitoring the RESTORE Act
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), SENATE
COUNCIL FOR QUALITY RESPIRATORY CARE via LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
2025 · fourth_quarter · Q4
The SOAR Act, HR 2902/S. 1406; NIPPV Final NCD Memo; Medicare Advantage rulemaking; Medicare competitive bidding proposed rule
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
AMERICAN HEALTH CARE ASSOCIATION via LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
2025 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Medicare Skilled Nursing Facility proposed rule; Medicare Advantage proposed rule and Rate Setting Notice
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
MAGNOLIA MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES via LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
2025 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Hospital inpatient quality programs; IPPS proposed rule; H.R. 5275 The Diagnostic Accuracy in Sepsis Act; Labor-HHS-Education appropriations
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
UNICYCIVE via LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
2025 · fourth_quarter · 4T
Implementation of the Medicare ESRD PPS rules
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
UNICYCIVE via LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
2025 · third_quarter · Q3
Implementation of the Medicare ESRD PPS rules
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
MAGNOLIA MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES via LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
2025 · third_quarter · Q3
Hospital inpatient quality programs; IPPS proposed rule; H.R. 5275 The Diagnostic Accuracy in Sepsis Act
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
AMERICAN HEALTH CARE ASSOCIATION via LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
2025 · third_quarter · Q3
Medicare Skilled Nursing Facility proposed rule; Medicare Advantage proposed rule and Rate Setting Notice
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
COUNCIL FOR QUALITY RESPIRATORY CARE via LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
2025 · third_quarter · Q3
The SOAR Act, HR 2902/S. 1406; NIPPV Final NCD Memo; Medicare Advantage rulemaking; Medicare competitive bidding proposed rule
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
KIDNEY CARE PARTNERS via LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
2025 · third_quarter · Q3
ESRD PPS and QIP CY 2026 proposed rule; Medicare advantage proposed rule and Rate Setting Notice; S. 2730, the Kidney Care Access Protection Act of 2025.
Monitoring the RESTORE Act
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), SENATE
KIDNEY CARE COUNCIL via LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
2025 · third_quarter · Q3
ESRD PPS and QIP CY 2026 proposed rule; Medicare Advantage rules
Monitoring Medicare Secondary Payer and the RESTORE Act.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), SENATE
AMERICAN AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION via LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
2025 · third_quarter · Q3
H.R. 2232 and S. 1643 - Extension of the ground ambulance add-ons; Medicare update of the ambulance fee schedule definitions of urban, rural, and super-rural; treatment in place.
Followed up with Members on the CMS Ground Ambulance Data Collection System. Continued to monitor the NSA.
Seeking continuation of EMS Workforce grant program in the ASPR, including H.R. 5304 (H. Rest. 119-271) and S. 2587 (S. Sept. 119-55).
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), SENATE
AMERICAN HEALTH CARE ASSOCIATION via LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
2025 · second_quarter · Q2
Medicare Skilled Nursing Facility proposed rule; Medicare Advantage proposed rule and Rate Setting Notice
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
UNICYCIVE via LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
2025 · second_quarter · Q2
Implementation of the Medicare ESRD PPS rules
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
MAGNOLIA MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES via LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
2025 · second_quarter · Q2
Hospital inpatient quality programs; IPPS proposed rule
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
COUNCIL FOR QUALITY RESPIRATORY CARE via LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
2025 · second_quarter · Q2
The SOAR Act, HR 2902/S. 1406; NIPPV Final NCD Memo; Medicare Advantage rulemaking
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
KIDNEY CARE PARTNERS via LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
2025 · second_quarter · Q2
ESRD PPS CY 2025 implementation; ESRD PPS and QIP CY 2026 proposed rule; Medicare advantage proposed rule and Rate Setting Notice.
Monitoring the RESTORE Act
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), SENATE
KIDNEY CARE COUNCIL via LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
2025 · second_quarter · Q2
ESRD PPS CY 2025 implementation; ESRD PPS and QIP CY 2026 proposed rule; Medicare Advantage rules
Monitoring Medicare Secondary Payer and the RESTORE Act.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), SENATE
AMERICAN AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION via LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
2025 · second_quarter · Q2
Extension of the ground ambulance add-ons as part of the March Continuing Resolution, H.R. 1968.
Followed up with Members on the CMS Ground Ambulance Data Collection System. Continued to monitor the NSA.
Seeking continuation of EMS Workforce grant program in the ASPR
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
UNICYCIVE via LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
2025 · first_quarter · Q1
Implementation of the Medicare ESRD PPS rules
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
UNICYCIVE via LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
2025 · first_quarter · RR
ESRD PPS CY 2025 implementation; ESRD TDAPA policy
MAGNOLIA MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES via LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
2025 · first_quarter · Q1
Hospital inpatient quality programs; IPPS proposed rule
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
AMERICAN HEALTH CARE ASSOCIATION via LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
2025 · first_quarter · Q1
Medicare Skilled Nursing Facility proposed rule; Medicare Advantage proposed rule and Rate Setting Notice
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
OMEROS CORPORATION via LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
2025 · first_quarter · 1T
Hospital Outpatient and ASC PPS proposed rule
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
COUNCIL FOR QUALITY RESPIRATORY CARE via LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
2025 · first_quarter · Q1
The SOAR Act, HR 2902/S. 1406; NIPPV Draft NCD Memo; Medicare Advantage rulemaking
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
KIDNEY CARE PARTNERS via LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
2025 · first_quarter · Q1
ESRD PPS CY 2025 implementation; ESRD PPS and QIP CY 2026 proposed rule; Medicare advantage proposed rule and Rate Setting Notice.
Monitoring the RESTORE Act
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), SENATE
KIDNEY CARE COUNCIL via LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
2025 · first_quarter · Q1
ESRD PPS CY 2025 implementation; ESRD PPS and QIP CY 2026 proposed rule; Medicare Advantage rules
Monitoring Medicare Secondary Payer and the RESTORE Act.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), SENATE
AMERICAN AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION via LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
2025 · first_quarter · Q1
Extension of the ground ambulance add-ons as part of the March Continuing Resolution, H.R. 1968.
Followed up with Members on the CMS Ground Ambulance Data Collection System. Continued to monitor the NSA.
Seeking continuation of EMS Workforce grant program in the ASPR
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
MAGNOLIA MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES via LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
2024 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Hospital quality programs (IPPS value-based purchasing program and healthcare acquired conditions program); FY25 Labor-HHS appropriations; S5026 SEPSIS Act
Filing targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
AMERICAN HEALTH CARE ASSOCIATION via LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
2024 · fourth_quarter · Q4
SNF PPS and quality programs
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
OMEROS CORPORATION via LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
2024 · fourth_quarter · Q4
implementation of the "No Pain" Act; Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System;
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
COUNCIL FOR QUALITY RESPIRATORY CARE via LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
2024 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Medicare competitive bidding program and reimbursement, including S. 1294 ("Competitive Bidding Relief Act of 2023"); DME documentation requirements and audits; home respiratory therapy coverage issues; Medicare Advantage program; S. 3821/ H.R. 7829 Supplemental Oxygen Access Reform Act; NIPPV National Coverage Determination reconsideration
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
KIDNEY CARE PARTNERS via LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
2024 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Kidney care reimbursement; ESRD PPS for CY 2025; Medicare Advantage Rate Announcement; Medicare Advantage 2025 Proposed Rule; ESRD quality programs; transplant issues; home dialysis; H.R. 5027 "Chronic Kidney Disease Improvement in Research and Treatment Act of 2023"; S 4469 the "Chronic Kidney Disease Improvement in Research and Treatment Act of 2024"; ESRD Treatment Choices model; CKCC models; IOTA proposed rule.
Payment innovation models; transplant issues; H.R. 6860, "Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act"; IOTA Proposed rule
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), SENATE
KIDNEY CARE COUNCIL via LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
2024 · fourth_quarter · Q4
H.R. 6860, "Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act"
Kidney Care reimbursement issues; ESRD PPS; Medicare Secondary Payer; ESRD quality programs; HR 5027 Chronic Kidney Disease Improvement in Research and Treatment Act of 2023; S 4469 the Chronic Kidney Disease Improvement in Research and Treatment Act of 2024; ESRD PPS proposed rulemaking CY 2025; Medicare Advantage Rate Announcement; Medicare Advantage FY25 proposed rule
Filing targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), SENATE
AMERICAN AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION via LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
2024 · fourth_quarter · Q4
HHS grant program for ground ambulance workforce recruitment and retention in the FY 2025 Labor-HHS Appropriations bills.
Implementation of the No Surprises Act - Ground Ambulance Advisory Committee; workforce issue; pandemic preparedness; H.R.3170 / S.1514 The HELPER Act; H.R.6433 PARA-EMT Act of 2023.
VA reimbursement for ground ambulance services; The VA Emergency Transportation Access Act (S. 2757, H.R. 5530)
MAGNOLIA MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES via LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
2024 · third_quarter · Q3
Hospital quality programs (IPPS value-based purchasing program and healthcare acquired conditions program); FY25 Labor-HHS appropriations; S5026 SEPSIS Act
Filing targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
CARA THERAPEUTICS via LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
2024 · third_quarter · 3T
Medicare ESRD PPS and reimbursement for innovative products
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
AMERICAN HEALTH CARE ASSOCIATION via LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
2024 · third_quarter · Q3
SNF PPS and quality programs
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
OMEROS CORPORATION via LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
2024 · third_quarter · Q3
implementation of the "No Pain" Act; Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System;
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
COUNCIL FOR QUALITY RESPIRATORY CARE via LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
2024 · third_quarter · Q3
Medicare competitive bidding program and reimbursement, including S. 1294 ("Competitive Bidding Relief Act of 2023"); DME documentation requirements and audits; home respiratory therapy coverage issues; Medicare Advantage program; S. 3821/ H.R. 7829 Supplemental Oxygen Access Reform Act; NIPPV National Coverage Determination reconsideration
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
KIDNEY CARE PARTNERS via LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
2024 · third_quarter · Q3
Payment innovation models; transplant issues; H.R. 6860, "Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act"; IOTA Proposed rule
Kidney care reimbursement; ESRD PPS for CY 2025; Medicare Advantage Rate Announcement; Medicare Advantage 2025 Proposed Rule; ESRD quality programs; transplant issues; home dialysis; H.R. 5027 "Chronic Kidney Disease Improvement in Research and Treatment Act of 2023"; S 4469 the "Chronic Kidney Disease Improvement in Research and Treatment Act of 2024"; ESRD Treatment Choices model; CKCC models; IOTA proposed rule.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), SENATE
KIDNEY CARE COUNCIL via LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
2024 · third_quarter · Q3
H.R. 6860, "Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act"
Kidney Care reimbursement issues; ESRD PPS; Medicare Secondary Payer; ESRD quality programs; HR 5027 Chronic Kidney Disease Improvement in Research and Treatment Act of 2023; S 4469 the Chronic Kidney Disease Improvement in Research and Treatment Act of 2024; ESRD PPS proposed rulemaking CY 2025; Medicare Advantage Rate Announcement; Medicare Advantage FY25 proposed rule
Filing targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), SENATE
AMERICAN AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION via LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
2024 · third_quarter · Q3
Medicare ground ambulance add-ons (H.R. 1666/S. 1673 Protecting Access to Ground Ambulance Medical Services Act of 2023); workforce issues; revisions to the designation of rural, super-rural, and urban for Medicare payment; Medicaid
VA reimbursement for ground ambulance services; The VA Emergency Transportation Access Act (S. 2757, H.R. 5530)
HHS grant program for ground ambulance workforce recruitment and retention in the FY 2025 Labor-HHS Appropriations bills.
CARA THERAPEUTICS via LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
2024 · second_quarter · Q2
Medicare ESRD PPS and reimbursement for innovative products
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
MAGNOLIA MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES via LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
2024 · second_quarter · Q2
Hospital quality programs (IPPS value-based purchasing program and healthcare acquired conditions program); FY25 Labor-HHS appropriations
Filing targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
AMERICAN HEALTH CARE ASSOCIATION via LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
2024 · second_quarter · Q2
SNF PPS and quality programs
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
OMEROS CORPORATION via LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
2024 · second_quarter · Q2
implementation of the "No Pain" Act; Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System;
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
COUNCIL FOR QUALITY RESPIRATORY CARE via LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
2024 · second_quarter · Q2
Medicare competitive bidding program and reimbursement, including S. 1294 ("Competitive Bidding Relief Act of 2023"); DME documentation requirements and audits; home respiratory therapy coverage issues; Medicare Advantage program; S. 3821/ H.R. 7829 Supplemental Oxygen Access Reform Act
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
KIDNEY CARE PARTNERS via LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
2024 · second_quarter · Q2
Kidney care reimbursement; ESRD PPS for CY 2025; Medicare Advantage Rate Announcement; Medicare Advantage 2025 Proposed Rule; ESRD quality programs; transplant issues; home dialysis; H.R. 5027 "Chronic Kidney Disease Improvement in Research and Treatment Act of 2023"; ESRD Treatment Choices model; CKCC models
Payment innovation models; transplant issues; H.R. 6860, "Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act"
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), SENATE
KIDNEY CARE COUNCIL via LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
2024 · second_quarter · Q2
Kidney Care reimbursement issues; ESRD PPS; Medicare Secondary Payer; ESRD quality programs; HR 5027 Chronic Kidney Disease Improvement in Research and Treatment Act of 2023; ESRD PPS proposed rulemaking CY 2025; Medicare Advantage Rate Announcement; Medicare Advantage FY25 proposed rule
H.R. 6860, "Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act"
Filing targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), SENATE
AMERICAN AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION via LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
2024 · second_quarter · Q2
HHS grant program for ground ambulance workforce recruitment and retention in the FY 2025 Labor-HHS Appropriations bills.
Implementation of the No Surprises Act - Ground Ambulance Advisory Committee; workforce issue; pandemic preparedness; H.R.3170 / S.1514 The HELPER Act; H.R.6433 PARA-EMT Act of 2023.
Medicare ground ambulance add-ons (H.R. 1666/S. 1673 Protecting Access to Ground Ambulance Medical Services Act of 2023); workforce issues; revisions to the designation of rural, super-rural, and urban for Medicare payment; Medicaid
MAGNOLIA MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES via LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
2024 · first_quarter · Q1
Hospital quality programs (IPPS value-based purchasing program and healthcare acquired conditions program); FY25 Labor-HHS appropriations
Filing targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
CARA THERAPEUTICS via LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
2024 · first_quarter · Q1
Medicare ESRD PPS and reimbursement for innovative products; HR 5027 Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
AMERICAN HEALTH CARE ASSOCIATION via LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
2024 · first_quarter · Q1
SNF PPS and quality programs
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
OMEROS CORPORATION via LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
2024 · first_quarter · Q1
implementation of the "No Pain" Act; Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System;
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
COUNCIL FOR QUALITY RESPIRATORY CARE via LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
2024 · first_quarter · Q1
Medicare competitive bidding program and reimbursement, including S. 1294 ("Competitive Bidding Relief Act of 2023"); DME documentation requirements and audits; home respiratory therapy coverage issues; Medicare Advantage program; S. 3821/ H.R. 7829 Supplemental Oxygen Access Reform Act
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
KIDNEY CARE PARTNERS via LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
2024 · first_quarter · Q1
Kidney care reimbursement; ESRD PPS; Medicare Advantage Rate Announcement; Medicare Advantage 2025 Proposed Rule; ESRD quality programs; transplant issues; home dialysis; H.R. 5027 "Chronic Kidney Disease Improvement in Research and Treatment Act of 2023"; ESRD Treatment Choices model; CKCC models
Payment innovation models; transplan issues; H.R. 6860, "Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act"
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), SENATE
KIDNEY CARE COUNCIL via LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
2024 · first_quarter · Q1
Kidney Care reimbursement issues; ESRD PPS; Medicare Secondary Payer; ESRD quality programs; HR 5027 Chronic Kidney Disease Improvement in Research and Treatment Act of 2023; ESRD PPS proposed rulemaking CY 2025; Medicare Advantage Rate Announcement; Medicare Advantage FY25 proposed rule
H.R. 6860, "Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act"
Filing targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), SENATE
AMERICAN AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION via LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
2024 · first_quarter · Q1
HHS grant program for ground ambulance workforce recruitment and retention; FY2024 Further Consolidated Appropriations Act H.R. 2882
VA reimbursement for ground ambulance services; H.R. 5530 "VA Emergency Transportation Access Act"
Implementation of the No Surprises Act - Ground Ambulance Advisory Committee; workforce issue; pandemic preparedness; H.R.3170 / S.1514 The HELPER Act; H.R.6433 PARA-EMT Act of 2023.
MAGNOLIA MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES via LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
2023 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Hospital quality programs (IPPS value-based purchasing program and healthcare acquired conditions program).
Filing targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
CARA THERAPEUTICS via LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
2023 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Medicare ESRD PPS and reimbursement for innovative products
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
AMERICAN HEALTH CARE ASSOCIATION via LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
2023 · fourth_quarter · Q4
SNF PPS and quality programs
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
OMEROS CORPORATION via LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
2023 · fourth_quarter · Q4
implementation of the "No Pain" Act; Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System; MIPS quality program;
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
COUNCIL FOR QUALITY RESPIRATORY CARE via LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
2023 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Medicare competitive bidding program and reimbursement, including S. 1294 ("Competitive Bidding Relief Act of 2023"); patient access to supplemental oxygen; DME documentation requirements and audits; home respiratory therapy coverage issues; Medicare Advantage program
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
KIDNEY CARE PARTNERS via LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
2023 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Kidney care reimbursement; ESRD PPS; Medicare Advantage; ESRD quality programs; workforce; transplant; home dialysis; Medicare Secondary Payer; H.R. 5027 "Chronic Kidney Disease Improvement in Research and Treatment Act of 2023"
Workforce; payment innovation models; transplan issuest; H.R. 6860, "Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act"
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), SENATE
KIDNEY CARE COUNCIL via LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
2023 · fourth_quarter · Q4
H.R. 6860, "Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act"
Kidney Care reimbursement issues; ESRD PPS; Medicare Secondary Payer; ESRD quality programs; workforce
Filing targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), SENATE
AMERICAN AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION via LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
2023 · fourth_quarter · Q4
VA reimbursement for ground ambulance services; H.R. 5530 "VA Emergency Transportation Access Act"
Medicare ground ambulance add-ons (H.R. 1666/S. 1673 Protecting Access to Ground Ambulance Medical Services Act of 2023); workforce issues; revisions to the designation of rural, super-rural, and urban for Medicare payment; Medicaid
HHS grant program for ground ambulance workforce recruitment and retention
CARA THERAPEUTICS via LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
2023 · third_quarter · Q3
Medicare ESRD PPS and reimbursement for innovative products
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
AMERICAN HEALTH CARE ASSOCIATION via LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
2023 · third_quarter · Q3
SNF PPS and quality programs
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
MAGNOLIA MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES via LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
2023 · third_quarter · Q3
Hospital quality programs (IPPS value-based purchasing program and healthcare acquired conditions program).
Filing targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
OMEROS CORPORATION via LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
2023 · third_quarter · Q3
implementation of the "No Pain" Act; Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System; MIPS quality program;
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
COUNCIL FOR QUALITY RESPIRATORY CARE via LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
2023 · third_quarter · Q3
Medicare competitive bidding program and reimbursement, including S. 1294 ("Competitive Bidding Relief Act of 2023"); patient access to supplemental oxygen; DME documentation requirements and audits; home respiratory therapy coverage issues
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
KIDNEY CARE PARTNERS via LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
2023 · third_quarter · Q3
Workforce; payment innovation models; transplant
Kidney care reimbursement; ESRD PPS; Medicare Advantage; ESRD quality programs; workforce; transplant; home dialysis; Medicare Secondary Payer; H.R. 5027 "Chronic Kidney Disease Improvement in Research and Treatment Act of 2023"
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), SENATE
KIDNEY CARE COUNCIL via LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
2023 · third_quarter · Q3
Kidney Care reimbursement issues; ESRD PPS; Medicare Secondary Payer; ESRD quality programs; workforce
Filing targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC)
AMERICAN AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION via LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC
2023 · third_quarter · Q3
Medicare ground ambulance add-ons (H.R. 1666/S. 1673 Protecting Access to Ground Ambulance Medical Services Act of 2023); workforce issues; revisions to the designation of rural, super-rural, and urban for Medicare payment; Medicaid
VA reimbursement for ground ambulance services; H.R. 5530 "VA Emergency Transportation Access Act"
HHS grant program for ground ambulance workforce recruitment and retention
Followed up with Members on the CMS Ground Ambulance Data Collection System. Continued to monitor the No Surprises Act.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), SENATE
Seeking continuation of EMS Workforce grant program in the ASPR for FY 2027 appropriations.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), SENATE
Sought relief from fuel tax for ground ambulance service organizations.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), SENATE
Medicare ground ambulance add-ons (H.R. 1666/S. 1673 Protecting Access to Ground Ambulance Medical Services Act of 2023); workforce issues; revisions to the designation of rural, super-rural, and urban for Medicare payment; Medicaid, end of the year CR and Medicare extenders package
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
Implementation of the No Surprises Act - Ground Ambulance Advisory Committee; workforce issue; pandemic preparedness; H.R.3170 / S.1514 The HELPER Act; H.R.6433 PARA-EMT Act of 2023.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
VA reimbursement for ground ambulance services; The VA Emergency Transportation Access Act (S. 2757, H.R. 5530)
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
Medicare ground ambulance add-ons (H.R. 1666/S. 1673 Protecting Access to Ground Ambulance Medical Services Act of 2023); workforce issues; revisions to the designation of rural, super-rural, and urban for Medicare payment; Medicaid
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
Implementation of the No Surprises Act - Ground Ambulance Advisory Committee; workforce issue; pandemic preparedness
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
Implementation of the No Surprises Act - Ground Ambulance Advisory Committee; workforce issue; pandemic preparedness
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)