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VETS Dogs Act
Client: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION
H.R. 469 Protecting Student Athletes from Concussions Act, all provisions Prevention Initiatives H.R. 5 HEALTH Act, provisions pertaining to physical therapy S. 174 Healthy Lifestyles & Prevention (HELP) America Act, provisions pertaining to physical therapy S. 438 Heart Disease Education, Analysis, Research, and Treatment for Women Act, all provisions Opposition to Repeal of Prevention & Public Health Fund H.R. 2 Repealing the Job-Killing Health Care Law Act, provisions pertaining to physical therapy Support for Congressional Caucus for Workplace Wellness S. 218- Help Efficient, Accesible, Low-Cost, Timely Health Care (HEALTH) Act, provisions pertaining to physical therapy H.R. 1154/S. 769- Veterans Equal Treatment for Service Dogs Act, all provisions Implementation/Expansion of CDC Falls Programs Comments on Transitions of Care for Acute Stroke and AMI Patients, provisions pertaining to physical therapy Comments on Ulcer Treatment, provisions pertaining to physical therapy Comments on Ulcer Risk Assessment and Prevention, provisions pertaining to physical therapy Concussion Management National Guidelines
VETS Dogs Act
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AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION via AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION
2011 · fourth_quarter · Q4
H.R. 469 Protecting Student Athletes from Concussions Act, all provisions Prevention Initiatives H.R. 5 HEALTH Act, provisions pertaining to physical therapy S. 174 Healthy Lifestyles & Prevention (HELP) America Act, provisions pertaining to physical therapy S. 438 Heart Disease Education, Analysis, Research, and Treatment for Women Act, all provisions Opposition to Repeal of Prevention & Public Health Fund H.R. 2 Repealing the Job-Killing Health Care Law Act, provisions pertaining to physical therapy Support for Congressional Caucus for Workplace Wellness S. 218- Help Efficient, Accesible, Low-Cost, Timely Health Care (HEALTH) Act, provisions pertaining to physical therapy H.R. 1154/S. 769- Veterans Equal Treatment for Service Dogs Act, all provisions Implementation/Expansion of CDC Falls Programs Comments on Transitions of Care for Acute Stroke and AMI Patients, provisions pertaining to physical therapy Comments on Ulcer Treatment, provisions pertaining to physical therapy Comments on Ulcer Risk Assessment and Prevention, provisions pertaining to physical therapy Concussion Management National Guidelines
Source: Senate LDA
H.R. 369 TBI Treatment Act Residencies in the VA for Physical Therapists FY 2012 Appropriations for VA H.R. 1154/S. 769 Veterans Equal Treatment for Service Dogs Act Role of PT/PTA in Home Health
VETS Dogs Act
Client: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION
H.R. 469 Protecting Student Athletes from Concussions Act, all provisions Prevention Initiatives H.R. 5 HEALTH Act, provisions pertaining to physical therapy S. 174 Healthy Lifestyles & Prevention (HELP) America Act, provisions pertaining to physical therapy S. 438 Heart Disease Education, Analysis, Research, and Treatment for Women Act, all provisions Opposition to Repeal of Prevention & Public Health Fund H.R. 2 Repealing the Job-Killing Health Care Law Act, provisions pertaining to physical therapy Support for Congressional Caucus for Workplace Wellness S. 218- Help Efficient, Accesible, Low-Cost, Timely Health Care (HEALTH) Act, provisions pertaining to physical therapy H.R. 1154/S. 769- Veterans Equal Treatment for Service Dogs Act, all provisions Implementation/Expansion of CDC Falls Programs Comments on Transitions of Care for Acute Stroke and AMI Patients, provisions pertaining to physical therapy Comments on Ulcer Treatment, provisions pertaining to physical therapy Comments on Ulcer Risk Assessment and Prevention, provisions pertaining to physical therapy Concussion Management National Guidelines
VETS Dogs Act
Client: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION
H.R. 369 TBI Treatment Act Residencies in the VA for Physical Therapists FY 2012 Appropriations for VA H.R. 1154/S. 769 Veterans Equal Treatment for Service Dogs Act Role of PT/PTA in Home Health
VETS Dogs Act
Client: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION
National Alzheimer's Project Act H.R. 469 Protecting Student Athletes from Concussions Act Prevention Initiatives H.R. 5 HEALTH Act S. 174 Healthy Lifestyles & Prevention (HELP) America Act S. 438 Heart Disease Education, Analysis, Research, and Treatment for Women Act Opposition to Repeal of Prevention & Public Health Fund H.R. 2 Repealing the Job-Killing Health Care Law Act Support for Congressional Caucus for Workplace Wellness S. 218- Help Efficient, Accesible, Low-Cost, Timely Health Care (HEALTH) Act H.R. 1154/S. 769- Veterans Equal Treatment for Service Dogs Act Implementation/Expansion of CDC Falls Programs Comments on Transitions of Care for Acute Stroke and AMI Patients Comments on Ulcer Treatment Comments on Ulcer Risk Assessment and Prevention
VETS Dogs Act
Client: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION
H.R. 369 TBI Treatment Act Residencies in the VA for Physical Therapists FY 2012 Appropriations for VA H.R. 1154/S. 769 Veterans Equal Treatment for Service Dogs Act Role of PT/PTA in Home Health
Government Shutdown Prevention Act of 2011
Client: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION
FY 2012 Congressional Budget, Provisions Pertaining to Healthcare Funding & Rehabilitation Research Funding H.R. 1255 Government Shutdown Prevention Act, Provisions Pertaining Healthcare Funding & Rehabilitation Research Funding H.J. Res. 44 Further Continuing Appropriations Amendments, 2011, Provisions Pertaining to Healthcare Funding & Rehabilitation Research Funding H.J. Res. 48 Additional Continuing Appropriations Amendments, 2011, Provisions Pertaining to Healthcare Funding & Rehabilitation Research Funding H.R. 1 Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011, Provisions Pertaining to Healthcare Funding & Rehabilitation Research Funding H.R. 1363 Department of Defense and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011, Provisions Pertaining to Healthcare Funding & Rehabilitation Research Funding Increased Funding and Report Language Request for FY 2012 Labor-HHS-Education Related Agencies Appropriations Increased Funding and Report Language Request for FY 2012 VA-MilCon Appropriations Increased Funding For FY 2012 Appropriations for NIDRR Funding for Loan Forgiveness for Service Areas of National Need Program IDEA Full Funding
Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Amendments, 2011
Client: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION
FY 2012 Congressional Budget, Provisions Pertaining to Healthcare Funding & Rehabilitation Research Funding CDC FY 2012 "core programs" funding Path to Prosperity budget plan FY 2012 Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations H.R. 1 Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011, Provisions Pertaining to Healthcare Funding & Rehabilitation Research Funding H.R. 1363 Department of Defense and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011, Provisions Pertaining to Healthcare Funding & Rehabilitation Research Funding Increased Funding and Report Language Request for FY 2012 VA-MilCon Appropriations Increased Funding For FY 2012 Appropriations for NIDRR, NHLBI and NINDS Funding for Loan Forgiveness for Service Areas of National Need Program S. 103- IDEA Full Funding Act, provisions pertaining to related services S. 1403- IDEA Full Funding Act, provisions pertaining to related services Increased Funding for Falls Prevention Programs in CDC
Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Amendments, 2011
Client: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION
FY 2012 Congressional Budget, Provisions Pertaining to Healthcare Funding & Rehabilitation Research Funding CDC FY 2012 "core programs" funding Path to Prosperity budget plan FY 2012 Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations H.R. 1 Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011, Provisions Pertaining to Healthcare Funding & Rehabilitation Research Funding H.R. 1363 Department of Defense and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011, Provisions Pertaining to Healthcare Funding & Rehabilitation Research Funding Increased Funding and Report Language Request for FY 2012 VA-MilCon Appropriations Increased Funding For FY 2012 Appropriations for NIDRR, NHLBI and NINDS Funding for Loan Forgiveness for Service Areas of National Need Program S. 103- IDEA Full Funding Act, provisions pertaining to related services S. 1403- IDEA Full Funding Act, provisions pertaining to related services Increased Funding for Falls Prevention Programs in CDC H.R. 3630 Middle Class Tax and Job Creation Act of 2011; Section 2201 and 2203 provisions relating to Medicare Reimbursement
Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Amendments, 2011
Client: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION
FY 2012 Congressional Budget, Provisions Pertaining to Healthcare Funding & Rehabilitation Research Funding H.R. 1255 Government Shutdown Prevention Act, Provisions Pertaining Healthcare Funding & Rehabilitation Research Funding H.J. Res. 44 Further Continuing Appropriations Amendments, 2011, Provisions Pertaining to Healthcare Funding & Rehabilitation Research Funding H.J. Res. 48 Additional Continuing Appropriations Amendments, 2011, Provisions Pertaining to Healthcare Funding & Rehabilitation Research Funding H.R. 1 Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011, Provisions Pertaining to Healthcare Funding & Rehabilitation Research Funding H.R. 1363 Department of Defense and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011, Provisions Pertaining to Healthcare Funding & Rehabilitation Research Funding Increased Funding and Report Language Request for FY 2012 Labor-HHS-Education Related Agencies Appropriations Increased Funding and Report Language Request for FY 2012 VA-MilCon Appropriations Increased Funding For FY 2012 Appropriations for NIDRR Funding for Loan Forgiveness for Service Areas of National Need Program IDEA Full Funding
Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Amendments, 2011
Client: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION
FY 2012 Congressional Budget, Provisions Pertaining to Healthcare Funding & Rehabilitation Research Funding CDC FY 2012 "core programs" funding Path to Prosperity budget plan FY 2012 Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations H.R. 1 Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011, Provisions Pertaining to Healthcare Funding & Rehabilitation Research Funding H.R. 1363 Department of Defense and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011, Provisions Pertaining to Healthcare Funding & Rehabilitation Research Funding Increased Funding and Report Language Request for FY 2012 Labor-HHS-Education Related Agencies Appropriations Increased Funding and Report Language Request for FY 2012 VA-MilCon Appropriations Increased Funding For FY 2012 Appropriations for NIDRR, NHLBI and NINDS Funding for Loan Forgiveness for Service Areas of National Need Program S. 103- IDEA Full Funding
Physical Therapist Student Loan Repayment Eligibility Act of 2011
Client: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION
H.R. 1426/S. 975- Physical Therapist Student Loan Repayment Eligibility Act, all provisions H.R. 531- Access to Frontline Health Care Act (Student Loan Repayment for Physical Therapists) Funding for Loan Forgiveness for Service Areas of National Need Program S. 103 IDEA Full Funding, provisions pertaining to related services Endorsement of Specialized Instructional Support Personnel Terminology in IDEA/ESEA H.R. 469 Protecting Student Athletes from Concussions Act of 2011, all provisions Opposition to Department of Education Program Consolidations FY 2012 Appropriations for NIDRR H.R. 2117- To prohibit the Department of Education from overreaching into academic affairs and program eligibility under title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ESEA Reauthorization, provisions related to pupil services National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity draft report; provisions on accredidation Demonstration project for including PTs and optometrists in the National Health Service Corps
Physical Therapist Student Loan Repayment Eligibility Act of 2011
Client: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION
H.R. 1426/S. 975- Physical Therapist Student Loan Repayment Eligibility Act, all provisions H.R. 531- Access to Frontline Health Care Act (Student Loan Repayment for Physical Therapists) Funding for Loan Forgiveness for Service Areas of National Need Program S. 103 IDEA Full Funding, provisions pertaining to related services Endorsement of Specialized Instructional Support Personnel Terminology in IDEA/ESEA H.R. 469 Protecting Student Athletes from Concussions Act of 2011, all provisions Opposition to Department of Education Program Consolidations FY 2012 Appropriations for NIDRR H.R. 2117- To prohibit the Department of Education from overreaching into academic affairs and program eligibility under title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ESEA Reauthorization, provisions related to pupil services
Physical Therapist Student Loan Repayment Eligibility Act of 2011
Client: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION
H.R. 1426/S. 975- Physical Therapist Student Loan Repayment Eligibility Act H.R. 531- Access to Frontline Health Care Act (Student Loan Repayment for Physical Therapists) Funding for Loan Forgiveness for Service Areas of National Need Program S. 103 IDEA Full Funding Endorsement of Specialized Instructional Support Personnel Terminology in IDEA/ESEA H.R. 469 Protecting Student Athletes from Concussions Act of 2011 Opposition to Department of Education Program Consolidations FY 2012 Appropriations for NIDRR H.R. 2117- To prohibit the Department of Education from overreaching into academic affairs and program eligibility under title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965
Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Services Act of 2011
Client: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION
H.R. 1546/S. 829-Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Services Act (Repeal of Therapy Caps) H.R. 560 Rural Representation and Transparency Improvement Act Payments to Physical Therapists under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Permanent Repeal of the Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) Formula Opposition of Multiple Procedure Payment Reduction Physician Quality Reporting System Opposition to Medicaid Funding Cuts Physician Self-Referral Medicare Advanced Imaging Act To Improve the Treatment & Diagnosis of Lymphedema Under the Medicare Program Opt-Out Locum Tenens Prevention Initiatives for Frad and Abuse in the Medicare program H.R. 2785 Opposition to Athletic Trainers' Equal Access to Medicare Act, all provisions Accountable Care Organizations Electronic Health Records/ Health Information Technology for Physical Therapists Home Health PPS 2011/ 2012 Development of Alternatives to Medicare Therapy Cap Medicare Payment Reform H.R. 1700 Medicare Patient Empowerment Act, inclusion of physical therapists S. 668 Health Care Bureacrats Elmination Act (IPAB Repeal), all provisions H.R. 452 Medicare Decisions Accountability Act of 2011 (IPAB Repeal), all provisions Protecting Medicaid Caps or Block Grants SNF PPS FY 2012/MDS 3.0/RUG IV IRF PPS FY 2012 Quality Initiatives & Value Based Purchasing Local Coverage Determinations NCCI Edits H.R. 2863 Medicare Oral Health Rehabilitative Enhancement Act of 2011, all provisions H.R. 2499 Lymphedema Diagnosis and Treatment Cost-Saving Act of 2011, all provisions Protection of programs related to physical therapy in deficit reduction H.R. 1958 Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Improvement Act of 2011, all provisions OPPS CY 2012 H.R. 3000 Empowering Patients First Act, provisions pertaining to physical therapy
Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Services Act of 2011
Client: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION
H.R. 1546/S. 829-Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Services Act (Repeal of Therapy Caps) H.R. 560 Rural Representation and Transparency Improvement Act Payments to Physical Therapists under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Permanent Repeal of the Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) Formula Opposition of Multiple Procedure Payment Reduction Physician Quality Reporting System Opposition to Medicaid Funding Cuts Physician Self-Referral Medicare Advanced Imaging Act To Improve the Treatment & Diagnosis of Lymphedema Under the Medicare Program Opt-Out Locum Tenens Prevention Initiatives for Frad and Abuse in the Medicare program H.R. 2785 Opposition to Athletic Trainers' Equal Access to Medicare Act, all provisions Accountable Care Organizations - Medicare shared savings propsed and interim final rules Electronic Health Records/ Health Information Technology for Physical Therapists Home Health PPS 2011/ 2012 Development of Alternatives to Medicare Therapy Cap Medicare Payment Reform H.R. 1700 Medicare Patient Empowerment Act, inclusion of physical therapists S. 668 Health Care Bureacrats Elmination Act (IPAB Repeal), all provisions H.R. 452 Medicare Decisions Accountability Act of 2011 (IPAB Repeal), all provisions Protecting Medicaid Caps or Block Grants SNF PPS FY 2012/MDS 3.0/RUG IV IRF PPS FY 2012 Quality Initiatives & Value Based Purchasing Local Coverage Determinations NCCI Edits H.R. 2863 Medicare Oral Health Rehabilitative Enhancement Act of 2011, all provisions H.R. 2499 Lymphedema Diagnosis and Treatment Cost-Saving Act of 2011, all provisions Protection of programs related to physical therapy in deficit reduction H.R. 1958 Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Improvement Act of 2011, all provisions OPPS CY 2012 H.R. 3000 Empowering Patients First Act, provisions pertaining to physical therapy H.R. 3630 Middle Class Tax and Job Creation Act of 2011; Section 2201 and 2203 provisions relating to Medicare Reimbursement TENS Chronic Low Back Pain national Coverage Analysis by CMS Prepayment Review/Prior Authorization Power Mobility Device Demonstration Health Insurace Exchanges - Establishment of Exchanges and Qualified Health Plans Hospital Conditions of Participation Met with SFC on Medicare Audit process USPSTF Adult Obesity (screening and management) Regulatory reform/transparency Medicare/Medicaid Regulatory Alignment
Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Services Act of 2011
Client: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION
H.R. 1546/S. 829-Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Services Act (Repeal of Therapy Caps) H.R. 560 Rural Representation and Transparency Improvement Act Payments to Physical Therapists under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) Multiple Procedure Payment Reduction Physician Quality Reporting System Opposition to Medicaid Funding Cuts Physician Self-Referral Medicare Advanced Imaging Act To Improve the Treatment & Diagnosis of Lymphedema Under the Medicare Program Opt-Out Locum Tenens Opposition to Athletic Trainers' Equal Access to Medicare Act Accountable Care Organizations Electronic Health Records/ Health Information Technology for Physical Therapists Home Health PPS 2011/ 2012 Development of Alternatives to Medicare Therapy Cap Medicare Payment Reform H.R. 1700 Medicare Patient Empowerment Act S. 669 Health Care Bureacrats Elmination Act (IPAB Repeal) H.R. 452 Medicare Decisions Accountability Act of 2011 (IPAB Repeal) Protecting Medicaid Caps or Block Grants SNF PPS FY 2012/MDS 3.0/RUG IV IRF PPS FY 2012 Quality Initiatives & Value Based Purchasing Local Coverage Determinations NCCI Edits
Medicare Patient Empowerment Act
Client: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION
H.R. 1546/S. 829-Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Services Act (Repeal of Therapy Caps) H.R. 560 Rural Representation and Transparency Improvement Act Payments to Physical Therapists under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Permanent Repeal of the Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) Formula Opposition of Multiple Procedure Payment Reduction Physician Quality Reporting System Opposition to Medicaid Funding Cuts Physician Self-Referral Medicare Advanced Imaging Act To Improve the Treatment & Diagnosis of Lymphedema Under the Medicare Program Opt-Out Locum Tenens Prevention Initiatives for Frad and Abuse in the Medicare program H.R. 2785 Opposition to Athletic Trainers' Equal Access to Medicare Act, all provisions Accountable Care Organizations - Medicare shared savings propsed and interim final rules Electronic Health Records/ Health Information Technology for Physical Therapists Home Health PPS 2011/ 2012 Development of Alternatives to Medicare Therapy Cap Medicare Payment Reform H.R. 1700 Medicare Patient Empowerment Act, inclusion of physical therapists S. 668 Health Care Bureacrats Elmination Act (IPAB Repeal), all provisions H.R. 452 Medicare Decisions Accountability Act of 2011 (IPAB Repeal), all provisions Protecting Medicaid Caps or Block Grants SNF PPS FY 2012/MDS 3.0/RUG IV IRF PPS FY 2012 Quality Initiatives & Value Based Purchasing Local Coverage Determinations NCCI Edits H.R. 2863 Medicare Oral Health Rehabilitative Enhancement Act of 2011, all provisions H.R. 2499 Lymphedema Diagnosis and Treatment Cost-Saving Act of 2011, all provisions Protection of programs related to physical therapy in deficit reduction H.R. 1958 Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Improvement Act of 2011, all provisions OPPS CY 2012 H.R. 3000 Empowering Patients First Act, provisions pertaining to physical therapy H.R. 3630 Middle Class Tax and Job Creation Act of 2011; Section 2201 and 2203 provisions relating to Medicare Reimbursement TENS Chronic Low Back Pain national Coverage Analysis by CMS Prepayment Review/Prior Authorization Power Mobility Device Demonstration Health Insurace Exchanges - Establishment of Exchanges and Qualified Health Plans Hospital Conditions of Participation Met with SFC on Medicare Audit process USPSTF Adult Obesity (screening and management) Regulatory reform/transparency Medicare/Medicaid Regulatory Alignment
Medicare Patient Empowerment Act
Client: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION
H.R. 1546/S. 829-Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Services Act (Repeal of Therapy Caps) H.R. 560 Rural Representation and Transparency Improvement Act Payments to Physical Therapists under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) Multiple Procedure Payment Reduction Physician Quality Reporting System Opposition to Medicaid Funding Cuts Physician Self-Referral Medicare Advanced Imaging Act To Improve the Treatment & Diagnosis of Lymphedema Under the Medicare Program Opt-Out Locum Tenens Opposition to Athletic Trainers' Equal Access to Medicare Act Accountable Care Organizations Electronic Health Records/ Health Information Technology for Physical Therapists Home Health PPS 2011/ 2012 Development of Alternatives to Medicare Therapy Cap Medicare Payment Reform H.R. 1700 Medicare Patient Empowerment Act S. 669 Health Care Bureacrats Elmination Act (IPAB Repeal) H.R. 452 Medicare Decisions Accountability Act of 2011 (IPAB Repeal) Protecting Medicaid Caps or Block Grants SNF PPS FY 2012/MDS 3.0/RUG IV IRF PPS FY 2012 Quality Initiatives & Value Based Purchasing Local Coverage Determinations NCCI Edits
Medicare Patient Empowerment Act
Client: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION
H.R. 1546/S. 829-Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Services Act (Repeal of Therapy Caps) H.R. 560 Rural Representation and Transparency Improvement Act Payments to Physical Therapists under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Permanent Repeal of the Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) Formula Opposition of Multiple Procedure Payment Reduction Physician Quality Reporting System Opposition to Medicaid Funding Cuts Physician Self-Referral Medicare Advanced Imaging Act To Improve the Treatment & Diagnosis of Lymphedema Under the Medicare Program Opt-Out Locum Tenens Prevention Initiatives for Frad and Abuse in the Medicare program H.R. 2785 Opposition to Athletic Trainers' Equal Access to Medicare Act, all provisions Accountable Care Organizations Electronic Health Records/ Health Information Technology for Physical Therapists Home Health PPS 2011/ 2012 Development of Alternatives to Medicare Therapy Cap Medicare Payment Reform H.R. 1700 Medicare Patient Empowerment Act, inclusion of physical therapists S. 668 Health Care Bureacrats Elmination Act (IPAB Repeal), all provisions H.R. 452 Medicare Decisions Accountability Act of 2011 (IPAB Repeal), all provisions Protecting Medicaid Caps or Block Grants SNF PPS FY 2012/MDS 3.0/RUG IV IRF PPS FY 2012 Quality Initiatives & Value Based Purchasing Local Coverage Determinations NCCI Edits H.R. 2863 Medicare Oral Health Rehabilitative Enhancement Act of 2011, all provisions H.R. 2499 Lymphedema Diagnosis and Treatment Cost-Saving Act of 2011, all provisions Protection of programs related to physical therapy in deficit reduction H.R. 1958 Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Improvement Act of 2011, all provisions OPPS CY 2012 H.R. 3000 Empowering Patients First Act, provisions pertaining to physical therapy
Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Improvement Act of 2011
Client: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION
H.R. 1546/S. 829-Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Services Act (Repeal of Therapy Caps) H.R. 560 Rural Representation and Transparency Improvement Act Payments to Physical Therapists under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Permanent Repeal of the Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) Formula Opposition of Multiple Procedure Payment Reduction Physician Quality Reporting System Opposition to Medicaid Funding Cuts Physician Self-Referral Medicare Advanced Imaging Act To Improve the Treatment & Diagnosis of Lymphedema Under the Medicare Program Opt-Out Locum Tenens Prevention Initiatives for Frad and Abuse in the Medicare program H.R. 2785 Opposition to Athletic Trainers' Equal Access to Medicare Act, all provisions Accountable Care Organizations - Medicare shared savings propsed and interim final rules Electronic Health Records/ Health Information Technology for Physical Therapists Home Health PPS 2011/ 2012 Development of Alternatives to Medicare Therapy Cap Medicare Payment Reform H.R. 1700 Medicare Patient Empowerment Act, inclusion of physical therapists S. 668 Health Care Bureacrats Elmination Act (IPAB Repeal), all provisions H.R. 452 Medicare Decisions Accountability Act of 2011 (IPAB Repeal), all provisions Protecting Medicaid Caps or Block Grants SNF PPS FY 2012/MDS 3.0/RUG IV IRF PPS FY 2012 Quality Initiatives & Value Based Purchasing Local Coverage Determinations NCCI Edits H.R. 2863 Medicare Oral Health Rehabilitative Enhancement Act of 2011, all provisions H.R. 2499 Lymphedema Diagnosis and Treatment Cost-Saving Act of 2011, all provisions Protection of programs related to physical therapy in deficit reduction H.R. 1958 Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Improvement Act of 2011, all provisions OPPS CY 2012 H.R. 3000 Empowering Patients First Act, provisions pertaining to physical therapy H.R. 3630 Middle Class Tax and Job Creation Act of 2011; Section 2201 and 2203 provisions relating to Medicare Reimbursement TENS Chronic Low Back Pain national Coverage Analysis by CMS Prepayment Review/Prior Authorization Power Mobility Device Demonstration Health Insurace Exchanges - Establishment of Exchanges and Qualified Health Plans Hospital Conditions of Participation Met with SFC on Medicare Audit process USPSTF Adult Obesity (screening and management) Regulatory reform/transparency Medicare/Medicaid Regulatory Alignment
Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Improvement Act of 2011
Client: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION
H.R. 1546/S. 829-Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Services Act (Repeal of Therapy Caps) H.R. 560 Rural Representation and Transparency Improvement Act Payments to Physical Therapists under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Permanent Repeal of the Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) Formula Opposition of Multiple Procedure Payment Reduction Physician Quality Reporting System Opposition to Medicaid Funding Cuts Physician Self-Referral Medicare Advanced Imaging Act To Improve the Treatment & Diagnosis of Lymphedema Under the Medicare Program Opt-Out Locum Tenens Prevention Initiatives for Frad and Abuse in the Medicare program H.R. 2785 Opposition to Athletic Trainers' Equal Access to Medicare Act, all provisions Accountable Care Organizations Electronic Health Records/ Health Information Technology for Physical Therapists Home Health PPS 2011/ 2012 Development of Alternatives to Medicare Therapy Cap Medicare Payment Reform H.R. 1700 Medicare Patient Empowerment Act, inclusion of physical therapists S. 668 Health Care Bureacrats Elmination Act (IPAB Repeal), all provisions H.R. 452 Medicare Decisions Accountability Act of 2011 (IPAB Repeal), all provisions Protecting Medicaid Caps or Block Grants SNF PPS FY 2012/MDS 3.0/RUG IV IRF PPS FY 2012 Quality Initiatives & Value Based Purchasing Local Coverage Determinations NCCI Edits H.R. 2863 Medicare Oral Health Rehabilitative Enhancement Act of 2011, all provisions H.R. 2499 Lymphedema Diagnosis and Treatment Cost-Saving Act of 2011, all provisions Protection of programs related to physical therapy in deficit reduction H.R. 1958 Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Improvement Act of 2011, all provisions OPPS CY 2012 H.R. 3000 Empowering Patients First Act, provisions pertaining to physical therapy
Repealing the Job-Killing Health Care Law Act
Client: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION
National Alzheimer's Project Act H.R. 469 Protecting Student Athletes from Concussions Act Prevention Initiatives H.R. 5 HEALTH Act S. 174 Healthy Lifestyles & Prevention (HELP) America Act S. 438 Heart Disease Education, Analysis, Research, and Treatment for Women Act Opposition to Repeal of Prevention & Public Health Fund H.R. 2 Repealing the Job-Killing Health Care Law Act
Repealing the Job-Killing Health Care Law Act
Client: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION
National Alzheimer's Project Act H.R. 469 Protecting Student Athletes from Concussions Act Prevention Initiatives H.R. 5 HEALTH Act S. 174 Healthy Lifestyles & Prevention (HELP) America Act S. 438 Heart Disease Education, Analysis, Research, and Treatment for Women Act Opposition to Repeal of Prevention & Public Health Fund H.R. 2 Repealing the Job-Killing Health Care Law Act Support for Congressional Caucus for Workplace Wellness S. 218- Help Efficient, Accesible, Low-Cost, Timely Health Care (HEALTH) Act H.R. 1154/S. 769- Veterans Equal Treatment for Service Dogs Act Implementation/Expansion of CDC Falls Programs Comments on Transitions of Care for Acute Stroke and AMI Patients Comments on Ulcer Treatment Comments on Ulcer Risk Assessment and Prevention
Repealing the Job-Killing Health Care Law Act
Client: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION
H.R. 469 Protecting Student Athletes from Concussions Act, all provisions Prevention Initiatives H.R. 5 HEALTH Act, provisions pertaining to physical therapy S. 174 Healthy Lifestyles & Prevention (HELP) America Act, provisions pertaining to physical therapy S. 438 Heart Disease Education, Analysis, Research, and Treatment for Women Act, all provisions Opposition to Repeal of Prevention & Public Health Fund H.R. 2 Repealing the Job-Killing Health Care Law Act, provisions pertaining to physical therapy Support for Congressional Caucus for Workplace Wellness S. 218- Help Efficient, Accesible, Low-Cost, Timely Health Care (HEALTH) Act, provisions pertaining to physical therapy H.R. 1154/S. 769- Veterans Equal Treatment for Service Dogs Act, all provisions Implementation/Expansion of CDC Falls Programs Comments on Transitions of Care for Acute Stroke and AMI Patients, provisions pertaining to physical therapy Comments on Ulcer Treatment, provisions pertaining to physical therapy Comments on Ulcer Risk Assessment and Prevention, provisions pertaining to physical therapy Concussion Management National Guidelines
Repealing the Job-Killing Health Care Law Act
Client: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION
H.R. 469 Protecting Student Athletes from Concussions Act, all provisions Prevention Initiatives H.R. 5 HEALTH Act, provisions pertaining to physical therapy S. 174 Healthy Lifestyles & Prevention (HELP) America Act, provisions pertaining to physical therapy S. 438 Heart Disease Education, Analysis, Research, and Treatment for Women Act, all provisions Opposition to Repeal of Prevention & Public Health Fund H.R. 2 Repealing the Job-Killing Health Care Law Act, provisions pertaining to physical therapy Support for Congressional Caucus for Workplace Wellness S. 218- Help Efficient, Accesible, Low-Cost, Timely Health Care (HEALTH) Act, provisions pertaining to physical therapy H.R. 1154/S. 769- Veterans Equal Treatment for Service Dogs Act, all provisions Implementation/Expansion of CDC Falls Programs Comments on Transitions of Care for Acute Stroke and AMI Patients, provisions pertaining to physical therapy Comments on Ulcer Treatment, provisions pertaining to physical therapy Comments on Ulcer Risk Assessment and Prevention, provisions pertaining to physical therapy Concussion Management National Guidelines
Lymphedema Diagnosis and Treatment Cost-Saving Act of 2011
Client: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION
H.R. 1546/S. 829-Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Services Act (Repeal of Therapy Caps) H.R. 560 Rural Representation and Transparency Improvement Act Payments to Physical Therapists under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Permanent Repeal of the Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) Formula Opposition of Multiple Procedure Payment Reduction Physician Quality Reporting System Opposition to Medicaid Funding Cuts Physician Self-Referral Medicare Advanced Imaging Act To Improve the Treatment & Diagnosis of Lymphedema Under the Medicare Program Opt-Out Locum Tenens Prevention Initiatives for Frad and Abuse in the Medicare program H.R. 2785 Opposition to Athletic Trainers' Equal Access to Medicare Act, all provisions Accountable Care Organizations - Medicare shared savings propsed and interim final rules Electronic Health Records/ Health Information Technology for Physical Therapists Home Health PPS 2011/ 2012 Development of Alternatives to Medicare Therapy Cap Medicare Payment Reform H.R. 1700 Medicare Patient Empowerment Act, inclusion of physical therapists S. 668 Health Care Bureacrats Elmination Act (IPAB Repeal), all provisions H.R. 452 Medicare Decisions Accountability Act of 2011 (IPAB Repeal), all provisions Protecting Medicaid Caps or Block Grants SNF PPS FY 2012/MDS 3.0/RUG IV IRF PPS FY 2012 Quality Initiatives & Value Based Purchasing Local Coverage Determinations NCCI Edits H.R. 2863 Medicare Oral Health Rehabilitative Enhancement Act of 2011, all provisions H.R. 2499 Lymphedema Diagnosis and Treatment Cost-Saving Act of 2011, all provisions Protection of programs related to physical therapy in deficit reduction H.R. 1958 Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Improvement Act of 2011, all provisions OPPS CY 2012 H.R. 3000 Empowering Patients First Act, provisions pertaining to physical therapy H.R. 3630 Middle Class Tax and Job Creation Act of 2011; Section 2201 and 2203 provisions relating to Medicare Reimbursement TENS Chronic Low Back Pain national Coverage Analysis by CMS Prepayment Review/Prior Authorization Power Mobility Device Demonstration Health Insurace Exchanges - Establishment of Exchanges and Qualified Health Plans Hospital Conditions of Participation Met with SFC on Medicare Audit process USPSTF Adult Obesity (screening and management) Regulatory reform/transparency Medicare/Medicaid Regulatory Alignment
Lymphedema Diagnosis and Treatment Cost-Saving Act of 2011
Client: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION
H.R. 1546/S. 829-Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Services Act (Repeal of Therapy Caps) H.R. 560 Rural Representation and Transparency Improvement Act Payments to Physical Therapists under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Permanent Repeal of the Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) Formula Opposition of Multiple Procedure Payment Reduction Physician Quality Reporting System Opposition to Medicaid Funding Cuts Physician Self-Referral Medicare Advanced Imaging Act To Improve the Treatment & Diagnosis of Lymphedema Under the Medicare Program Opt-Out Locum Tenens Prevention Initiatives for Frad and Abuse in the Medicare program H.R. 2785 Opposition to Athletic Trainers' Equal Access to Medicare Act, all provisions Accountable Care Organizations Electronic Health Records/ Health Information Technology for Physical Therapists Home Health PPS 2011/ 2012 Development of Alternatives to Medicare Therapy Cap Medicare Payment Reform H.R. 1700 Medicare Patient Empowerment Act, inclusion of physical therapists S. 668 Health Care Bureacrats Elmination Act (IPAB Repeal), all provisions H.R. 452 Medicare Decisions Accountability Act of 2011 (IPAB Repeal), all provisions Protecting Medicaid Caps or Block Grants SNF PPS FY 2012/MDS 3.0/RUG IV IRF PPS FY 2012 Quality Initiatives & Value Based Purchasing Local Coverage Determinations NCCI Edits H.R. 2863 Medicare Oral Health Rehabilitative Enhancement Act of 2011, all provisions H.R. 2499 Lymphedema Diagnosis and Treatment Cost-Saving Act of 2011, all provisions Protection of programs related to physical therapy in deficit reduction H.R. 1958 Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Improvement Act of 2011, all provisions OPPS CY 2012 H.R. 3000 Empowering Patients First Act, provisions pertaining to physical therapy
Athletic Trainers' Equal Access to Medicare Act of 2011
Client: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION
H.R. 1546/S. 829-Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Services Act (Repeal of Therapy Caps) H.R. 560 Rural Representation and Transparency Improvement Act Payments to Physical Therapists under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Permanent Repeal of the Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) Formula Opposition of Multiple Procedure Payment Reduction Physician Quality Reporting System Opposition to Medicaid Funding Cuts Physician Self-Referral Medicare Advanced Imaging Act To Improve the Treatment & Diagnosis of Lymphedema Under the Medicare Program Opt-Out Locum Tenens Prevention Initiatives for Frad and Abuse in the Medicare program H.R. 2785 Opposition to Athletic Trainers' Equal Access to Medicare Act, all provisions Accountable Care Organizations - Medicare shared savings propsed and interim final rules Electronic Health Records/ Health Information Technology for Physical Therapists Home Health PPS 2011/ 2012 Development of Alternatives to Medicare Therapy Cap Medicare Payment Reform H.R. 1700 Medicare Patient Empowerment Act, inclusion of physical therapists S. 668 Health Care Bureacrats Elmination Act (IPAB Repeal), all provisions H.R. 452 Medicare Decisions Accountability Act of 2011 (IPAB Repeal), all provisions Protecting Medicaid Caps or Block Grants SNF PPS FY 2012/MDS 3.0/RUG IV IRF PPS FY 2012 Quality Initiatives & Value Based Purchasing Local Coverage Determinations NCCI Edits H.R. 2863 Medicare Oral Health Rehabilitative Enhancement Act of 2011, all provisions H.R. 2499 Lymphedema Diagnosis and Treatment Cost-Saving Act of 2011, all provisions Protection of programs related to physical therapy in deficit reduction H.R. 1958 Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Improvement Act of 2011, all provisions OPPS CY 2012 H.R. 3000 Empowering Patients First Act, provisions pertaining to physical therapy H.R. 3630 Middle Class Tax and Job Creation Act of 2011; Section 2201 and 2203 provisions relating to Medicare Reimbursement TENS Chronic Low Back Pain national Coverage Analysis by CMS Prepayment Review/Prior Authorization Power Mobility Device Demonstration Health Insurace Exchanges - Establishment of Exchanges and Qualified Health Plans Hospital Conditions of Participation Met with SFC on Medicare Audit process USPSTF Adult Obesity (screening and management) Regulatory reform/transparency Medicare/Medicaid Regulatory Alignment
Athletic Trainers' Equal Access to Medicare Act of 2011
Client: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION
H.R. 1546/S. 829-Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Services Act (Repeal of Therapy Caps) H.R. 560 Rural Representation and Transparency Improvement Act Payments to Physical Therapists under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Permanent Repeal of the Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) Formula Opposition of Multiple Procedure Payment Reduction Physician Quality Reporting System Opposition to Medicaid Funding Cuts Physician Self-Referral Medicare Advanced Imaging Act To Improve the Treatment & Diagnosis of Lymphedema Under the Medicare Program Opt-Out Locum Tenens Prevention Initiatives for Frad and Abuse in the Medicare program H.R. 2785 Opposition to Athletic Trainers' Equal Access to Medicare Act, all provisions Accountable Care Organizations Electronic Health Records/ Health Information Technology for Physical Therapists Home Health PPS 2011/ 2012 Development of Alternatives to Medicare Therapy Cap Medicare Payment Reform H.R. 1700 Medicare Patient Empowerment Act, inclusion of physical therapists S. 668 Health Care Bureacrats Elmination Act (IPAB Repeal), all provisions H.R. 452 Medicare Decisions Accountability Act of 2011 (IPAB Repeal), all provisions Protecting Medicaid Caps or Block Grants SNF PPS FY 2012/MDS 3.0/RUG IV IRF PPS FY 2012 Quality Initiatives & Value Based Purchasing Local Coverage Determinations NCCI Edits H.R. 2863 Medicare Oral Health Rehabilitative Enhancement Act of 2011, all provisions H.R. 2499 Lymphedema Diagnosis and Treatment Cost-Saving Act of 2011, all provisions Protection of programs related to physical therapy in deficit reduction H.R. 1958 Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Improvement Act of 2011, all provisions OPPS CY 2012 H.R. 3000 Empowering Patients First Act, provisions pertaining to physical therapy
Medicare Oral Health Rehabilitative Enhancement Act of 2011
Client: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION
H.R. 1546/S. 829-Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Services Act (Repeal of Therapy Caps) H.R. 560 Rural Representation and Transparency Improvement Act Payments to Physical Therapists under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Permanent Repeal of the Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) Formula Opposition of Multiple Procedure Payment Reduction Physician Quality Reporting System Opposition to Medicaid Funding Cuts Physician Self-Referral Medicare Advanced Imaging Act To Improve the Treatment & Diagnosis of Lymphedema Under the Medicare Program Opt-Out Locum Tenens Prevention Initiatives for Frad and Abuse in the Medicare program H.R. 2785 Opposition to Athletic Trainers' Equal Access to Medicare Act, all provisions Accountable Care Organizations - Medicare shared savings propsed and interim final rules Electronic Health Records/ Health Information Technology for Physical Therapists Home Health PPS 2011/ 2012 Development of Alternatives to Medicare Therapy Cap Medicare Payment Reform H.R. 1700 Medicare Patient Empowerment Act, inclusion of physical therapists S. 668 Health Care Bureacrats Elmination Act (IPAB Repeal), all provisions H.R. 452 Medicare Decisions Accountability Act of 2011 (IPAB Repeal), all provisions Protecting Medicaid Caps or Block Grants SNF PPS FY 2012/MDS 3.0/RUG IV IRF PPS FY 2012 Quality Initiatives & Value Based Purchasing Local Coverage Determinations NCCI Edits H.R. 2863 Medicare Oral Health Rehabilitative Enhancement Act of 2011, all provisions H.R. 2499 Lymphedema Diagnosis and Treatment Cost-Saving Act of 2011, all provisions Protection of programs related to physical therapy in deficit reduction H.R. 1958 Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Improvement Act of 2011, all provisions OPPS CY 2012 H.R. 3000 Empowering Patients First Act, provisions pertaining to physical therapy H.R. 3630 Middle Class Tax and Job Creation Act of 2011; Section 2201 and 2203 provisions relating to Medicare Reimbursement TENS Chronic Low Back Pain national Coverage Analysis by CMS Prepayment Review/Prior Authorization Power Mobility Device Demonstration Health Insurace Exchanges - Establishment of Exchanges and Qualified Health Plans Hospital Conditions of Participation Met with SFC on Medicare Audit process USPSTF Adult Obesity (screening and management) Regulatory reform/transparency Medicare/Medicaid Regulatory Alignment
Medicare Oral Health Rehabilitative Enhancement Act of 2011
Client: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION
H.R. 1546/S. 829-Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Services Act (Repeal of Therapy Caps) H.R. 560 Rural Representation and Transparency Improvement Act Payments to Physical Therapists under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Permanent Repeal of the Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) Formula Opposition of Multiple Procedure Payment Reduction Physician Quality Reporting System Opposition to Medicaid Funding Cuts Physician Self-Referral Medicare Advanced Imaging Act To Improve the Treatment & Diagnosis of Lymphedema Under the Medicare Program Opt-Out Locum Tenens Prevention Initiatives for Frad and Abuse in the Medicare program H.R. 2785 Opposition to Athletic Trainers' Equal Access to Medicare Act, all provisions Accountable Care Organizations Electronic Health Records/ Health Information Technology for Physical Therapists Home Health PPS 2011/ 2012 Development of Alternatives to Medicare Therapy Cap Medicare Payment Reform H.R. 1700 Medicare Patient Empowerment Act, inclusion of physical therapists S. 668 Health Care Bureacrats Elmination Act (IPAB Repeal), all provisions H.R. 452 Medicare Decisions Accountability Act of 2011 (IPAB Repeal), all provisions Protecting Medicaid Caps or Block Grants SNF PPS FY 2012/MDS 3.0/RUG IV IRF PPS FY 2012 Quality Initiatives & Value Based Purchasing Local Coverage Determinations NCCI Edits H.R. 2863 Medicare Oral Health Rehabilitative Enhancement Act of 2011, all provisions H.R. 2499 Lymphedema Diagnosis and Treatment Cost-Saving Act of 2011, all provisions Protection of programs related to physical therapy in deficit reduction H.R. 1958 Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Improvement Act of 2011, all provisions OPPS CY 2012 H.R. 3000 Empowering Patients First Act, provisions pertaining to physical therapy
Empowering Patients First Act
Client: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION
H.R. 1546/S. 829-Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Services Act (Repeal of Therapy Caps) H.R. 560 Rural Representation and Transparency Improvement Act Payments to Physical Therapists under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Permanent Repeal of the Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) Formula Opposition of Multiple Procedure Payment Reduction Physician Quality Reporting System Opposition to Medicaid Funding Cuts Physician Self-Referral Medicare Advanced Imaging Act To Improve the Treatment & Diagnosis of Lymphedema Under the Medicare Program Opt-Out Locum Tenens Prevention Initiatives for Frad and Abuse in the Medicare program H.R. 2785 Opposition to Athletic Trainers' Equal Access to Medicare Act, all provisions Accountable Care Organizations - Medicare shared savings propsed and interim final rules Electronic Health Records/ Health Information Technology for Physical Therapists Home Health PPS 2011/ 2012 Development of Alternatives to Medicare Therapy Cap Medicare Payment Reform H.R. 1700 Medicare Patient Empowerment Act, inclusion of physical therapists S. 668 Health Care Bureacrats Elmination Act (IPAB Repeal), all provisions H.R. 452 Medicare Decisions Accountability Act of 2011 (IPAB Repeal), all provisions Protecting Medicaid Caps or Block Grants SNF PPS FY 2012/MDS 3.0/RUG IV IRF PPS FY 2012 Quality Initiatives & Value Based Purchasing Local Coverage Determinations NCCI Edits H.R. 2863 Medicare Oral Health Rehabilitative Enhancement Act of 2011, all provisions H.R. 2499 Lymphedema Diagnosis and Treatment Cost-Saving Act of 2011, all provisions Protection of programs related to physical therapy in deficit reduction H.R. 1958 Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Improvement Act of 2011, all provisions OPPS CY 2012 H.R. 3000 Empowering Patients First Act, provisions pertaining to physical therapy H.R. 3630 Middle Class Tax and Job Creation Act of 2011; Section 2201 and 2203 provisions relating to Medicare Reimbursement TENS Chronic Low Back Pain national Coverage Analysis by CMS Prepayment Review/Prior Authorization Power Mobility Device Demonstration Health Insurace Exchanges - Establishment of Exchanges and Qualified Health Plans Hospital Conditions of Participation Met with SFC on Medicare Audit process USPSTF Adult Obesity (screening and management) Regulatory reform/transparency Medicare/Medicaid Regulatory Alignment
Empowering Patients First Act
Client: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION
H.R. 1546/S. 829-Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Services Act (Repeal of Therapy Caps) H.R. 560 Rural Representation and Transparency Improvement Act Payments to Physical Therapists under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Permanent Repeal of the Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) Formula Opposition of Multiple Procedure Payment Reduction Physician Quality Reporting System Opposition to Medicaid Funding Cuts Physician Self-Referral Medicare Advanced Imaging Act To Improve the Treatment & Diagnosis of Lymphedema Under the Medicare Program Opt-Out Locum Tenens Prevention Initiatives for Frad and Abuse in the Medicare program H.R. 2785 Opposition to Athletic Trainers' Equal Access to Medicare Act, all provisions Accountable Care Organizations Electronic Health Records/ Health Information Technology for Physical Therapists Home Health PPS 2011/ 2012 Development of Alternatives to Medicare Therapy Cap Medicare Payment Reform H.R. 1700 Medicare Patient Empowerment Act, inclusion of physical therapists S. 668 Health Care Bureacrats Elmination Act (IPAB Repeal), all provisions H.R. 452 Medicare Decisions Accountability Act of 2011 (IPAB Repeal), all provisions Protecting Medicaid Caps or Block Grants SNF PPS FY 2012/MDS 3.0/RUG IV IRF PPS FY 2012 Quality Initiatives & Value Based Purchasing Local Coverage Determinations NCCI Edits H.R. 2863 Medicare Oral Health Rehabilitative Enhancement Act of 2011, all provisions H.R. 2499 Lymphedema Diagnosis and Treatment Cost-Saving Act of 2011, all provisions Protection of programs related to physical therapy in deficit reduction H.R. 1958 Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Improvement Act of 2011, all provisions OPPS CY 2012 H.R. 3000 Empowering Patients First Act, provisions pertaining to physical therapy
Health Savings and Affordability Act of 2011
Client: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION
H.R. 369 TBI Treatment Act Residencies in the VA for Physical Therapists FY 2012 Appropriations for VA
Health Savings and Affordability Act of 2011
Client: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION
H.R. 369 TBI Treatment Act Residencies in the VA for Physical Therapists FY 2012 Appropriations for VA H.R. 1154/S. 769 Veterans Equal Treatment for Service Dogs Act Role of PT/PTA in Home Health
Health Savings and Affordability Act of 2011
Client: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION
H.R. 369 TBI Treatment Act Residencies in the VA for Physical Therapists FY 2012 Appropriations for VA H.R. 1154/S. 769 Veterans Equal Treatment for Service Dogs Act Role of PT/PTA in Home Health
Health Savings and Affordability Act of 2011
Client: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION
H.R. 369 TBI Treatment Act Residencies in the VA for Physical Therapists FY 2012 Appropriations for VA H.R. 1154/S. 769 Veterans Equal Treatment for Service Dogs Act Role of PT/PTA in Home Health
Medicare Decisions Accountability Act of 2011
Client: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION
H.R. 1546/S. 829-Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Services Act (Repeal of Therapy Caps) H.R. 560 Rural Representation and Transparency Improvement Act Payments to Physical Therapists under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Permanent Repeal of the Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) Formula Opposition of Multiple Procedure Payment Reduction Physician Quality Reporting System Opposition to Medicaid Funding Cuts Physician Self-Referral Medicare Advanced Imaging Act To Improve the Treatment & Diagnosis of Lymphedema Under the Medicare Program Opt-Out Locum Tenens Prevention Initiatives for Frad and Abuse in the Medicare program H.R. 2785 Opposition to Athletic Trainers' Equal Access to Medicare Act, all provisions Accountable Care Organizations Electronic Health Records/ Health Information Technology for Physical Therapists Home Health PPS 2011/ 2012 Development of Alternatives to Medicare Therapy Cap Medicare Payment Reform H.R. 1700 Medicare Patient Empowerment Act, inclusion of physical therapists S. 668 Health Care Bureacrats Elmination Act (IPAB Repeal), all provisions H.R. 452 Medicare Decisions Accountability Act of 2011 (IPAB Repeal), all provisions Protecting Medicaid Caps or Block Grants SNF PPS FY 2012/MDS 3.0/RUG IV IRF PPS FY 2012 Quality Initiatives & Value Based Purchasing Local Coverage Determinations NCCI Edits H.R. 2863 Medicare Oral Health Rehabilitative Enhancement Act of 2011, all provisions H.R. 2499 Lymphedema Diagnosis and Treatment Cost-Saving Act of 2011, all provisions Protection of programs related to physical therapy in deficit reduction H.R. 1958 Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Improvement Act of 2011, all provisions OPPS CY 2012 H.R. 3000 Empowering Patients First Act, provisions pertaining to physical therapy
Medicare Decisions Accountability Act of 2011
Client: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION
H.R. 1546/S. 829-Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Services Act (Repeal of Therapy Caps) H.R. 560 Rural Representation and Transparency Improvement Act Payments to Physical Therapists under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) Multiple Procedure Payment Reduction Physician Quality Reporting System Opposition to Medicaid Funding Cuts Physician Self-Referral Medicare Advanced Imaging Act To Improve the Treatment & Diagnosis of Lymphedema Under the Medicare Program Opt-Out Locum Tenens Opposition to Athletic Trainers' Equal Access to Medicare Act Accountable Care Organizations Electronic Health Records/ Health Information Technology for Physical Therapists Home Health PPS 2011/ 2012 Development of Alternatives to Medicare Therapy Cap Medicare Payment Reform H.R. 1700 Medicare Patient Empowerment Act S. 669 Health Care Bureacrats Elmination Act (IPAB Repeal) H.R. 452 Medicare Decisions Accountability Act of 2011 (IPAB Repeal) Protecting Medicaid Caps or Block Grants SNF PPS FY 2012/MDS 3.0/RUG IV IRF PPS FY 2012 Quality Initiatives & Value Based Purchasing Local Coverage Determinations NCCI Edits
Medicare Decisions Accountability Act of 2011
Client: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION
H.R. 1546/S. 829-Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Services Act (Repeal of Therapy Caps) H.R. 560 Rural Representation and Transparency Improvement Act Payments to Physical Therapists under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Permanent Repeal of the Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) Formula Opposition of Multiple Procedure Payment Reduction Physician Quality Reporting System Opposition to Medicaid Funding Cuts Physician Self-Referral Medicare Advanced Imaging Act To Improve the Treatment & Diagnosis of Lymphedema Under the Medicare Program Opt-Out Locum Tenens Prevention Initiatives for Frad and Abuse in the Medicare program H.R. 2785 Opposition to Athletic Trainers' Equal Access to Medicare Act, all provisions Accountable Care Organizations - Medicare shared savings propsed and interim final rules Electronic Health Records/ Health Information Technology for Physical Therapists Home Health PPS 2011/ 2012 Development of Alternatives to Medicare Therapy Cap Medicare Payment Reform H.R. 1700 Medicare Patient Empowerment Act, inclusion of physical therapists S. 668 Health Care Bureacrats Elmination Act (IPAB Repeal), all provisions H.R. 452 Medicare Decisions Accountability Act of 2011 (IPAB Repeal), all provisions Protecting Medicaid Caps or Block Grants SNF PPS FY 2012/MDS 3.0/RUG IV IRF PPS FY 2012 Quality Initiatives & Value Based Purchasing Local Coverage Determinations NCCI Edits H.R. 2863 Medicare Oral Health Rehabilitative Enhancement Act of 2011, all provisions H.R. 2499 Lymphedema Diagnosis and Treatment Cost-Saving Act of 2011, all provisions Protection of programs related to physical therapy in deficit reduction H.R. 1958 Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Improvement Act of 2011, all provisions OPPS CY 2012 H.R. 3000 Empowering Patients First Act, provisions pertaining to physical therapy H.R. 3630 Middle Class Tax and Job Creation Act of 2011; Section 2201 and 2203 provisions relating to Medicare Reimbursement TENS Chronic Low Back Pain national Coverage Analysis by CMS Prepayment Review/Prior Authorization Power Mobility Device Demonstration Health Insurace Exchanges - Establishment of Exchanges and Qualified Health Plans Hospital Conditions of Participation Met with SFC on Medicare Audit process USPSTF Adult Obesity (screening and management) Regulatory reform/transparency Medicare/Medicaid Regulatory Alignment
Protecting Student Athletes from Concussions Act of 2011
Client: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION
H.R. 469 Protecting Student Athletes from Concussions Act, all provisions Prevention Initiatives H.R. 5 HEALTH Act, provisions pertaining to physical therapy S. 174 Healthy Lifestyles & Prevention (HELP) America Act, provisions pertaining to physical therapy S. 438 Heart Disease Education, Analysis, Research, and Treatment for Women Act, all provisions Opposition to Repeal of Prevention & Public Health Fund H.R. 2 Repealing the Job-Killing Health Care Law Act, provisions pertaining to physical therapy Support for Congressional Caucus for Workplace Wellness S. 218- Help Efficient, Accesible, Low-Cost, Timely Health Care (HEALTH) Act, provisions pertaining to physical therapy H.R. 1154/S. 769- Veterans Equal Treatment for Service Dogs Act, all provisions Implementation/Expansion of CDC Falls Programs Comments on Transitions of Care for Acute Stroke and AMI Patients, provisions pertaining to physical therapy Comments on Ulcer Treatment, provisions pertaining to physical therapy Comments on Ulcer Risk Assessment and Prevention, provisions pertaining to physical therapy Concussion Management National Guidelines
Protecting Student Athletes from Concussions Act of 2011
Client: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION
H.R. 1426/S. 975- Physical Therapist Student Loan Repayment Eligibility Act, all provisions H.R. 531- Access to Frontline Health Care Act (Student Loan Repayment for Physical Therapists) Funding for Loan Forgiveness for Service Areas of National Need Program S. 103 IDEA Full Funding, provisions pertaining to related services Endorsement of Specialized Instructional Support Personnel Terminology in IDEA/ESEA H.R. 469 Protecting Student Athletes from Concussions Act of 2011, all provisions Opposition to Department of Education Program Consolidations FY 2012 Appropriations for NIDRR H.R. 2117- To prohibit the Department of Education from overreaching into academic affairs and program eligibility under title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ESEA Reauthorization, provisions related to pupil services
Protecting Student Athletes from Concussions Act of 2011
Client: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION
Physical Therapist Student Loan Repayment Eligibility Act H.R. 531- Access to Frontline Health Care Act (Student Loan Repayment for Physical Therapists) Funding for Loan Forgiveness for Service Areas of National Need Program IDEA Full Funding Endorsement of Specialized Instructional Support Personnel Terminology in IDEA/ESEA H.R. 469 Protecting Student Athletes from Concussions Act of 2011 Opposition to Department of Education Program Consolidations FY 2012 Appropriations for NIDRR
Protecting Student Athletes from Concussions Act of 2011
Client: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION
H.R. 1426/S. 975- Physical Therapist Student Loan Repayment Eligibility Act, all provisions H.R. 531- Access to Frontline Health Care Act (Student Loan Repayment for Physical Therapists) Funding for Loan Forgiveness for Service Areas of National Need Program S. 103 IDEA Full Funding, provisions pertaining to related services Endorsement of Specialized Instructional Support Personnel Terminology in IDEA/ESEA H.R. 469 Protecting Student Athletes from Concussions Act of 2011, all provisions Opposition to Department of Education Program Consolidations FY 2012 Appropriations for NIDRR H.R. 2117- To prohibit the Department of Education from overreaching into academic affairs and program eligibility under title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ESEA Reauthorization, provisions related to pupil services National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity draft report; provisions on accredidation Demonstration project for including PTs and optometrists in the National Health Service Corps
Protecting Student Athletes from Concussions Act of 2011
Client: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION
National Alzheimer's Project Act H.R. 469 Protecting Student Athletes from Concussions Act Prevention Initiatives H.R. 5 HEALTH Act S. 174 Healthy Lifestyles & Prevention (HELP) America Act S. 438 Heart Disease Education, Analysis, Research, and Treatment for Women Act Opposition to Repeal of Prevention & Public Health Fund H.R. 2 Repealing the Job-Killing Health Care Law Act Support for Congressional Caucus for Workplace Wellness S. 218- Help Efficient, Accesible, Low-Cost, Timely Health Care (HEALTH) Act H.R. 1154/S. 769- Veterans Equal Treatment for Service Dogs Act Implementation/Expansion of CDC Falls Programs Comments on Transitions of Care for Acute Stroke and AMI Patients Comments on Ulcer Treatment Comments on Ulcer Risk Assessment and Prevention
Protecting Student Athletes from Concussions Act of 2011
Client: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION
National Alzheimer's Project Act H.R. 469 Protecting Student Athletes from Concussions Act Prevention Initiatives H.R. 5 HEALTH Act S. 174 Healthy Lifestyles & Prevention (HELP) America Act S. 438 Heart Disease Education, Analysis, Research, and Treatment for Women Act Opposition to Repeal of Prevention & Public Health Fund H.R. 2 Repealing the Job-Killing Health Care Law Act
Protecting Student Athletes from Concussions Act of 2011
Client: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION
H.R. 1426/S. 975- Physical Therapist Student Loan Repayment Eligibility Act H.R. 531- Access to Frontline Health Care Act (Student Loan Repayment for Physical Therapists) Funding for Loan Forgiveness for Service Areas of National Need Program S. 103 IDEA Full Funding Endorsement of Specialized Instructional Support Personnel Terminology in IDEA/ESEA H.R. 469 Protecting Student Athletes from Concussions Act of 2011 Opposition to Department of Education Program Consolidations FY 2012 Appropriations for NIDRR H.R. 2117- To prohibit the Department of Education from overreaching into academic affairs and program eligibility under title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965
Protecting Student Athletes from Concussions Act of 2011
Client: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION
H.R. 469 Protecting Student Athletes from Concussions Act, all provisions Prevention Initiatives H.R. 5 HEALTH Act, provisions pertaining to physical therapy S. 174 Healthy Lifestyles & Prevention (HELP) America Act, provisions pertaining to physical therapy S. 438 Heart Disease Education, Analysis, Research, and Treatment for Women Act, all provisions Opposition to Repeal of Prevention & Public Health Fund H.R. 2 Repealing the Job-Killing Health Care Law Act, provisions pertaining to physical therapy Support for Congressional Caucus for Workplace Wellness S. 218- Help Efficient, Accesible, Low-Cost, Timely Health Care (HEALTH) Act, provisions pertaining to physical therapy H.R. 1154/S. 769- Veterans Equal Treatment for Service Dogs Act, all provisions Implementation/Expansion of CDC Falls Programs Comments on Transitions of Care for Acute Stroke and AMI Patients, provisions pertaining to physical therapy Comments on Ulcer Treatment, provisions pertaining to physical therapy Comments on Ulcer Risk Assessment and Prevention, provisions pertaining to physical therapy Concussion Management National Guidelines
Access to Frontline Health Care Act of 2011
Client: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION
Physical Therapist Student Loan Repayment Eligibility Act H.R. 531- Access to Frontline Health Care Act (Student Loan Repayment for Physical Therapists) Funding for Loan Forgiveness for Service Areas of National Need Program IDEA Full Funding Endorsement of Specialized Instructional Support Personnel Terminology in IDEA/ESEA H.R. 469 Protecting Student Athletes from Concussions Act of 2011 Opposition to Department of Education Program Consolidations FY 2012 Appropriations for NIDRR
Access to Frontline Health Care Act of 2011
Client: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION
H.R. 1426/S. 975- Physical Therapist Student Loan Repayment Eligibility Act, all provisions H.R. 531- Access to Frontline Health Care Act (Student Loan Repayment for Physical Therapists) Funding for Loan Forgiveness for Service Areas of National Need Program S. 103 IDEA Full Funding, provisions pertaining to related services Endorsement of Specialized Instructional Support Personnel Terminology in IDEA/ESEA H.R. 469 Protecting Student Athletes from Concussions Act of 2011, all provisions Opposition to Department of Education Program Consolidations FY 2012 Appropriations for NIDRR H.R. 2117- To prohibit the Department of Education from overreaching into academic affairs and program eligibility under title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ESEA Reauthorization, provisions related to pupil services National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity draft report; provisions on accredidation Demonstration project for including PTs and optometrists in the National Health Service Corps
Access to Frontline Health Care Act of 2011
Client: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION
H.R. 1426/S. 975- Physical Therapist Student Loan Repayment Eligibility Act, all provisions H.R. 531- Access to Frontline Health Care Act (Student Loan Repayment for Physical Therapists) Funding for Loan Forgiveness for Service Areas of National Need Program S. 103 IDEA Full Funding, provisions pertaining to related services Endorsement of Specialized Instructional Support Personnel Terminology in IDEA/ESEA H.R. 469 Protecting Student Athletes from Concussions Act of 2011, all provisions Opposition to Department of Education Program Consolidations FY 2012 Appropriations for NIDRR H.R. 2117- To prohibit the Department of Education from overreaching into academic affairs and program eligibility under title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ESEA Reauthorization, provisions related to pupil services
Access to Frontline Health Care Act of 2011
Client: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION
H.R. 1426/S. 975- Physical Therapist Student Loan Repayment Eligibility Act H.R. 531- Access to Frontline Health Care Act (Student Loan Repayment for Physical Therapists) Funding for Loan Forgiveness for Service Areas of National Need Program S. 103 IDEA Full Funding Endorsement of Specialized Instructional Support Personnel Terminology in IDEA/ESEA H.R. 469 Protecting Student Athletes from Concussions Act of 2011 Opposition to Department of Education Program Consolidations FY 2012 Appropriations for NIDRR H.R. 2117- To prohibit the Department of Education from overreaching into academic affairs and program eligibility under title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965
Rural Representation and Transparency Improvement Act
Client: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION
Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Services Act (Repeal of Therapy Caps) H.R. 560 Rural Representation and Transparency Improvement Act Payments to Physical Therapists under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) Multiple Procedure Payment Reduction Physician Quality Reporting System Opposition to Medicaid Funding Cuts Physician Self-Referral Medicare Advanced Imaging Act To Improve the Treatment & Diagnosis of Lymphadema Under the Medicare Program Opt-Out Locum Tenens Opposition to Athletic Trainers' Equal Access to Medicare Act Accountable Care Organizations Electronic Health Records/ Health Information Technology for Physical Therapists SNF MDS 3.0 Home Health PPS 2011 Independeny Payment Advisory Commission
Rural Representation and Transparency Improvement Act
Client: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION
H.R. 1546/S. 829-Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Services Act (Repeal of Therapy Caps) H.R. 560 Rural Representation and Transparency Improvement Act Payments to Physical Therapists under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Permanent Repeal of the Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) Formula Opposition of Multiple Procedure Payment Reduction Physician Quality Reporting System Opposition to Medicaid Funding Cuts Physician Self-Referral Medicare Advanced Imaging Act To Improve the Treatment & Diagnosis of Lymphedema Under the Medicare Program Opt-Out Locum Tenens Prevention Initiatives for Frad and Abuse in the Medicare program H.R. 2785 Opposition to Athletic Trainers' Equal Access to Medicare Act, all provisions Accountable Care Organizations Electronic Health Records/ Health Information Technology for Physical Therapists Home Health PPS 2011/ 2012 Development of Alternatives to Medicare Therapy Cap Medicare Payment Reform H.R. 1700 Medicare Patient Empowerment Act, inclusion of physical therapists S. 668 Health Care Bureacrats Elmination Act (IPAB Repeal), all provisions H.R. 452 Medicare Decisions Accountability Act of 2011 (IPAB Repeal), all provisions Protecting Medicaid Caps or Block Grants SNF PPS FY 2012/MDS 3.0/RUG IV IRF PPS FY 2012 Quality Initiatives & Value Based Purchasing Local Coverage Determinations NCCI Edits H.R. 2863 Medicare Oral Health Rehabilitative Enhancement Act of 2011, all provisions H.R. 2499 Lymphedema Diagnosis and Treatment Cost-Saving Act of 2011, all provisions Protection of programs related to physical therapy in deficit reduction H.R. 1958 Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Improvement Act of 2011, all provisions OPPS CY 2012 H.R. 3000 Empowering Patients First Act, provisions pertaining to physical therapy
Rural Representation and Transparency Improvement Act
Client: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION
H.R. 1546/S. 829-Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Services Act (Repeal of Therapy Caps) H.R. 560 Rural Representation and Transparency Improvement Act Payments to Physical Therapists under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) Multiple Procedure Payment Reduction Physician Quality Reporting System Opposition to Medicaid Funding Cuts Physician Self-Referral Medicare Advanced Imaging Act To Improve the Treatment & Diagnosis of Lymphedema Under the Medicare Program Opt-Out Locum Tenens Opposition to Athletic Trainers' Equal Access to Medicare Act Accountable Care Organizations Electronic Health Records/ Health Information Technology for Physical Therapists Home Health PPS 2011/ 2012 Development of Alternatives to Medicare Therapy Cap Medicare Payment Reform H.R. 1700 Medicare Patient Empowerment Act S. 669 Health Care Bureacrats Elmination Act (IPAB Repeal) H.R. 452 Medicare Decisions Accountability Act of 2011 (IPAB Repeal) Protecting Medicaid Caps or Block Grants SNF PPS FY 2012/MDS 3.0/RUG IV IRF PPS FY 2012 Quality Initiatives & Value Based Purchasing Local Coverage Determinations NCCI Edits
Rural Representation and Transparency Improvement Act
Client: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION
H.R. 1546/S. 829-Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Services Act (Repeal of Therapy Caps) H.R. 560 Rural Representation and Transparency Improvement Act Payments to Physical Therapists under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Permanent Repeal of the Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) Formula Opposition of Multiple Procedure Payment Reduction Physician Quality Reporting System Opposition to Medicaid Funding Cuts Physician Self-Referral Medicare Advanced Imaging Act To Improve the Treatment & Diagnosis of Lymphedema Under the Medicare Program Opt-Out Locum Tenens Prevention Initiatives for Frad and Abuse in the Medicare program H.R. 2785 Opposition to Athletic Trainers' Equal Access to Medicare Act, all provisions Accountable Care Organizations - Medicare shared savings propsed and interim final rules Electronic Health Records/ Health Information Technology for Physical Therapists Home Health PPS 2011/ 2012 Development of Alternatives to Medicare Therapy Cap Medicare Payment Reform H.R. 1700 Medicare Patient Empowerment Act, inclusion of physical therapists S. 668 Health Care Bureacrats Elmination Act (IPAB Repeal), all provisions H.R. 452 Medicare Decisions Accountability Act of 2011 (IPAB Repeal), all provisions Protecting Medicaid Caps or Block Grants SNF PPS FY 2012/MDS 3.0/RUG IV IRF PPS FY 2012 Quality Initiatives & Value Based Purchasing Local Coverage Determinations NCCI Edits H.R. 2863 Medicare Oral Health Rehabilitative Enhancement Act of 2011, all provisions H.R. 2499 Lymphedema Diagnosis and Treatment Cost-Saving Act of 2011, all provisions Protection of programs related to physical therapy in deficit reduction H.R. 1958 Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Improvement Act of 2011, all provisions OPPS CY 2012 H.R. 3000 Empowering Patients First Act, provisions pertaining to physical therapy H.R. 3630 Middle Class Tax and Job Creation Act of 2011; Section 2201 and 2203 provisions relating to Medicare Reimbursement TENS Chronic Low Back Pain national Coverage Analysis by CMS Prepayment Review/Prior Authorization Power Mobility Device Demonstration Health Insurace Exchanges - Establishment of Exchanges and Qualified Health Plans Hospital Conditions of Participation Met with SFC on Medicare Audit process USPSTF Adult Obesity (screening and management) Regulatory reform/transparency Medicare/Medicaid Regulatory Alignment
IDEA Full Funding Act
Client: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION
FY 2012 Congressional Budget, Provisions Pertaining to Healthcare Funding & Rehabilitation Research Funding CDC FY 2012 "core programs" funding Path to Prosperity budget plan FY 2012 Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations H.R. 1 Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011, Provisions Pertaining to Healthcare Funding & Rehabilitation Research Funding H.R. 1363 Department of Defense and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011, Provisions Pertaining to Healthcare Funding & Rehabilitation Research Funding Increased Funding and Report Language Request for FY 2012 VA-MilCon Appropriations Increased Funding For FY 2012 Appropriations for NIDRR, NHLBI and NINDS Funding for Loan Forgiveness for Service Areas of National Need Program S. 103- IDEA Full Funding Act, provisions pertaining to related services S. 1403- IDEA Full Funding Act, provisions pertaining to related services Increased Funding for Falls Prevention Programs in CDC H.R. 3630 Middle Class Tax and Job Creation Act of 2011; Section 2201 and 2203 provisions relating to Medicare Reimbursement
IDEA Full Funding Act
Client: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION
FY 2012 Congressional Budget, Provisions Pertaining to Healthcare Funding & Rehabilitation Research Funding CDC FY 2012 "core programs" funding Path to Prosperity budget plan FY 2012 Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations H.R. 1 Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011, Provisions Pertaining to Healthcare Funding & Rehabilitation Research Funding H.R. 1363 Department of Defense and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011, Provisions Pertaining to Healthcare Funding & Rehabilitation Research Funding Increased Funding and Report Language Request for FY 2012 Labor-HHS-Education Related Agencies Appropriations Increased Funding and Report Language Request for FY 2012 VA-MilCon Appropriations Increased Funding For FY 2012 Appropriations for NIDRR, NHLBI and NINDS Funding for Loan Forgiveness for Service Areas of National Need Program S. 103- IDEA Full Funding
IDEA Full Funding Act
Client: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION
FY 2012 Congressional Budget, Provisions Pertaining to Healthcare Funding & Rehabilitation Research Funding CDC FY 2012 "core programs" funding Path to Prosperity budget plan FY 2012 Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations H.R. 1 Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011, Provisions Pertaining to Healthcare Funding & Rehabilitation Research Funding H.R. 1363 Department of Defense and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011, Provisions Pertaining to Healthcare Funding & Rehabilitation Research Funding Increased Funding and Report Language Request for FY 2012 VA-MilCon Appropriations Increased Funding For FY 2012 Appropriations for NIDRR, NHLBI and NINDS Funding for Loan Forgiveness for Service Areas of National Need Program S. 103- IDEA Full Funding Act, provisions pertaining to related services S. 1403- IDEA Full Funding Act, provisions pertaining to related services Increased Funding for Falls Prevention Programs in CDC
IDEA Full Funding Act
Client: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION
H.R. 1426/S. 975- Physical Therapist Student Loan Repayment Eligibility Act, all provisions H.R. 531- Access to Frontline Health Care Act (Student Loan Repayment for Physical Therapists) Funding for Loan Forgiveness for Service Areas of National Need Program S. 103 IDEA Full Funding, provisions pertaining to related services Endorsement of Specialized Instructional Support Personnel Terminology in IDEA/ESEA H.R. 469 Protecting Student Athletes from Concussions Act of 2011, all provisions Opposition to Department of Education Program Consolidations FY 2012 Appropriations for NIDRR H.R. 2117- To prohibit the Department of Education from overreaching into academic affairs and program eligibility under title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ESEA Reauthorization, provisions related to pupil services National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity draft report; provisions on accredidation Demonstration project for including PTs and optometrists in the National Health Service Corps
IDEA Full Funding Act
Client: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION
H.R. 1426/S. 975- Physical Therapist Student Loan Repayment Eligibility Act H.R. 531- Access to Frontline Health Care Act (Student Loan Repayment for Physical Therapists) Funding for Loan Forgiveness for Service Areas of National Need Program S. 103 IDEA Full Funding Endorsement of Specialized Instructional Support Personnel Terminology in IDEA/ESEA H.R. 469 Protecting Student Athletes from Concussions Act of 2011 Opposition to Department of Education Program Consolidations FY 2012 Appropriations for NIDRR H.R. 2117- To prohibit the Department of Education from overreaching into academic affairs and program eligibility under title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965
IDEA Full Funding Act
Client: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION
H.R. 1426/S. 975- Physical Therapist Student Loan Repayment Eligibility Act, all provisions H.R. 531- Access to Frontline Health Care Act (Student Loan Repayment for Physical Therapists) Funding for Loan Forgiveness for Service Areas of National Need Program S. 103 IDEA Full Funding, provisions pertaining to related services Endorsement of Specialized Instructional Support Personnel Terminology in IDEA/ESEA H.R. 469 Protecting Student Athletes from Concussions Act of 2011, all provisions Opposition to Department of Education Program Consolidations FY 2012 Appropriations for NIDRR H.R. 2117- To prohibit the Department of Education from overreaching into academic affairs and program eligibility under title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ESEA Reauthorization, provisions related to pupil services
Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act of 2007
Client: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION
H.R. 4/S. 72 Small Business Paperwork Mandate Elimination Act Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Services Act (Repeal of Medicare Therapy Caps) Opt-Out Locum Tenens Inclusion of Physical Therapists in Health IT Incentives
Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act of 2007
Client: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION
H.R. 4/S. 72 Small Business Paperwork Mandate Elimination Act Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Services Act (Repeal of Medicare Therapy Caps) Opt-Out Locum Tenens Inclusion of Physical Therapists in Health IT Incentives Establishment of Health Insurance Exchanges and Qualified Health Plans
Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act of 2007
Client: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION
H.R. 4/S. 72 Small Business Paperwork Mandate Elimination Act Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Services Act (Repeal of Medicare Therapy Caps) Opt-Out Locum Tenens Repeal of 1099 Filing Requirement in S. 233, FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act Inclusion of Physical Therapists in Health IT Incentives
Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act of 2007
Client: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION
H.R. 4/S. 72 Small Business Paperwork Mandate Elimination Act Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Services Act (Repeal of Medicare Therapy Caps) Opt-Out Locum Tenens Repeal of 1099 Filing Requirement in S. 233, FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act Inclusion of Physical Therapists in Health IT Incentives
College Student Relief Act of 2007
Client: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION
National Alzheimer's Project Act H.R. 469 Protecting Student Athletes from Concussions Act Prevention Initiatives H.R. 5 HEALTH Act S. 174 Healthy Lifestyles & Prevention (HELP) America Act S. 438 Heart Disease Education, Analysis, Research, and Treatment for Women Act Opposition to Repeal of Prevention & Public Health Fund H.R. 2 Repealing the Job-Killing Health Care Law Act
College Student Relief Act of 2007
Client: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION
National Alzheimer's Project Act H.R. 469 Protecting Student Athletes from Concussions Act Prevention Initiatives H.R. 5 HEALTH Act S. 174 Healthy Lifestyles & Prevention (HELP) America Act S. 438 Heart Disease Education, Analysis, Research, and Treatment for Women Act Opposition to Repeal of Prevention & Public Health Fund H.R. 2 Repealing the Job-Killing Health Care Law Act Support for Congressional Caucus for Workplace Wellness S. 218- Help Efficient, Accesible, Low-Cost, Timely Health Care (HEALTH) Act H.R. 1154/S. 769- Veterans Equal Treatment for Service Dogs Act Implementation/Expansion of CDC Falls Programs Comments on Transitions of Care for Acute Stroke and AMI Patients Comments on Ulcer Treatment Comments on Ulcer Risk Assessment and Prevention
College Student Relief Act of 2007
Client: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION
H.R. 469 Protecting Student Athletes from Concussions Act, all provisions Prevention Initiatives H.R. 5 HEALTH Act, provisions pertaining to physical therapy S. 174 Healthy Lifestyles & Prevention (HELP) America Act, provisions pertaining to physical therapy S. 438 Heart Disease Education, Analysis, Research, and Treatment for Women Act, all provisions Opposition to Repeal of Prevention & Public Health Fund H.R. 2 Repealing the Job-Killing Health Care Law Act, provisions pertaining to physical therapy Support for Congressional Caucus for Workplace Wellness S. 218- Help Efficient, Accesible, Low-Cost, Timely Health Care (HEALTH) Act, provisions pertaining to physical therapy H.R. 1154/S. 769- Veterans Equal Treatment for Service Dogs Act, all provisions Implementation/Expansion of CDC Falls Programs Comments on Transitions of Care for Acute Stroke and AMI Patients, provisions pertaining to physical therapy Comments on Ulcer Treatment, provisions pertaining to physical therapy Comments on Ulcer Risk Assessment and Prevention, provisions pertaining to physical therapy Concussion Management National Guidelines
College Student Relief Act of 2007
Client: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION
H.R. 469 Protecting Student Athletes from Concussions Act, all provisions Prevention Initiatives H.R. 5 HEALTH Act, provisions pertaining to physical therapy S. 174 Healthy Lifestyles & Prevention (HELP) America Act, provisions pertaining to physical therapy S. 438 Heart Disease Education, Analysis, Research, and Treatment for Women Act, all provisions Opposition to Repeal of Prevention & Public Health Fund H.R. 2 Repealing the Job-Killing Health Care Law Act, provisions pertaining to physical therapy Support for Congressional Caucus for Workplace Wellness S. 218- Help Efficient, Accesible, Low-Cost, Timely Health Care (HEALTH) Act, provisions pertaining to physical therapy H.R. 1154/S. 769- Veterans Equal Treatment for Service Dogs Act, all provisions Implementation/Expansion of CDC Falls Programs Comments on Transitions of Care for Acute Stroke and AMI Patients, provisions pertaining to physical therapy Comments on Ulcer Treatment, provisions pertaining to physical therapy Comments on Ulcer Risk Assessment and Prevention, provisions pertaining to physical therapy Concussion Management National Guidelines
Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2011, and for other purposes.
Client: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION
Heart and Stroke Research and Prevention Funding Increased funding for NIH rehabilitation research in federal programs Funding for CDCs FY 2011 core programs FY 2011 Funding for Loan Forgiveness for Service in Areas of National Need HRSA FY 2011 Appropriations Funding for Traumatic Brain Injury Education Jobs Fund FY 2012 Congressional Budget FY 2011 302 (b) Allocation for L-HHS-E Funding FY 2011 Funding of Public Health Agencies H.J. Res 105- FY2011 Further Continuing Resolution H.R. 3082- Continuing Resolution Through March 4, 2011
HEART for Women Act
Client: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION
H.R. 1032/S422 - HEART for Women Act H.R. 1210 - Arthritis Prevention, Control and Cure Act H.R. 2345- A bill to Amend the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act of 2003 H.R. 3014- Health Information Technology Financing Act of 2009 Prevention Initiatives S. 697- Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act Comparative Effectiveness Physical Therapy involvement on President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports Healthy People 2020 Rehabilitation as an essential benefit in Health Care Reform S. 2741- Rural Telemedicine Enhancing Community Health Act Non-discrimination in Health Care Reform H.R. 3590- Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act H.R. 4872-Health Care & Education Affordability Reconciliation Act H.R. 4662- Lymphedema Diagnosis and Treatment Cost Saving Act of 2010 Access to Affordable Healthcare Reducing Health Disparities Eliminating Arbitrary Limits on Benefits Adequate Healthcare Workforce Eliminate Referral for Profit Expanding HIT incentives Falls Awareness Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness Nomination for National Health Care Workforce Commission Nomination for Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute Board of Governors
HEART for Women Act
Client: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION
H.R. 1032/S422 - HEART for Women Act H.R. 1210 - Arthritis Prevention, Control and Cure Act H.R. 3200- Affordable Health Choices Act H.R. 3962- Affordable Health Care Act for America Prevention Initiatives H.R. 3962- Affordable Health Care Act for America S. 697- Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act H.R. 2345- A bill to Amend the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act of 2003 H.R. 3014- Health Information Technology Financing Act of 2009 Comparative Effectiveness Physical Therapy involvement on President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports Healthy People 2020 Rehabilitation as an essential benefit in Health Care Reform S. 2741- Rural Telemedicine Enhancing Community Health Act Non-discrimination in Health Care Reform H.R. 3590- Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act H.R. 4872-Health Care & Education Affordability Reconciliation Act H.R. 4662- Lymphedema Diagnosis and Treatment Cost Saving Act of 2010 Access to Affordable Healthcare Reducing Health Disparities Eliminating Arbitrary Limits on Benefits Adequate Healthcare Workforce Eliminate Referral for Profit Expanding HIT incentives Falls Awareness Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness
HEART for Women Act
Client: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION
H.R. 1032/S422 - HEART for Women Act H.R. 1210 - Arthritis Prevention, Control and Cure Act H.R. 3200- Affordable Health Choices Act H.R. 3962- Affordable Health Care Act for America Prevention Initiatives H.R. 3962- Affordable Health Care Act for America S. 697- Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act H.R. 2345- A bill to Amend the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act of 2003 H.R. 3014- Health Information Technology Financing Act of 2009 Comparative Effectiveness Physical Therapy involvement on President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports Healthy People 2020 Rehabilitation as an essential benefit in Health Care Reform S. 2741- Rural Telemedicine Enhancing Community Health Act Non-discrimination in Health Care Reform H.R. 3590- Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act H.R. 4872-Health Care & Education Affordability Reconciliation Act H.R. 4662- Lymphedema Diagnosis and Treatment Cost Saving Act of 2010 Access to Affordable Healthcare Reducing Health Disparities Eliminating Arbitrary Limits on Benefits Adequate Healthcare Workforce Eliminate Referral for Profit Expanding HIT incentives Falls Awareness Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness
HEART for Women Act
Client: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION
H.R. 1032/S422 - HEART for Women Act H.R. 1210 - Arthritis Prevention, Control and Cure Act H.R. 3200- Affordable Health Choices Act H.R. 3962- Affordable Health Care Act for America Prevention Initiatives H.R. 3962- Affordable Health Care Act for America S. 697- Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act H.R. 2345- A bill to Amend the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act of 2003 H.R. 3014- Health Information Technology Financing Act of 2009 Comparative Effectiveness Physical Therapy involvement on President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports Healthy People 2020 Rehabilitation as an essential benefit in Health Care Reform S. 2741- Rural Telemedicine Enhancing Community Health Act Non-discrimination in Health Care Reform H.R. 3590- Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act H.R. 4872-Health Care & Education Affordability Reconciliation Act H.R. 4662- Lymphedema Diagnosis and Treatment Cost Saving Act of 2010 Access to Affordable Healthcare Reducing Health Disparities Eliminating Arbitrary Limits on Benefits Adequate Healthcare Workforce Eliminate Referral for Profit Expanding HIT incentives Falls Awareness Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness
HEART for Women Act
Client: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION
H.R. 1032/S422 - HEART for Women Act H.R. 1210 - Arthritis Prevention, Control and Cure Act H.R. 2345- A bill to Amend the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act of 2003 H.R. 3014- Health Information Technology Financing Act of 2009 Prevention Initiatives S. 697- Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act Comparative Effectiveness Physical Therapy involvement on President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports Healthy People 2020 Rehabilitation as an essential benefit in Health Care Reform S. 2741- Rural Telemedicine Enhancing Community Health Act Non-discrimination in Health Care Reform H.R. 3590- Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act H.R. 4872-Health Care & Education Affordability Reconciliation Act H.R. 4662- Lymphedema Diagnosis and Treatment Cost Saving Act of 2010 Access to Affordable Healthcare Reducing Health Disparities Eliminating Arbitrary Limits on Benefits Adequate Healthcare Workforce Eliminate Referral for Profit Expanding HIT incentives Falls Awareness Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness Nomination for National Health Care Workforce Commission Nomination for Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute Board of Governors H.R. 6172 Protecting Student Athletes From Concussions Act H.R. 1347 Concussion Treatment & Care Tools Act of 2009 S. Res. 633 National Falls Prevention Day Supporting the International Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) Patient Rights & Market Reforms H.Res. 1438 The Peripheral Arterial Disease (P.A.D.) Resolution Quality
HEART for Women Act
Client: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION
H.R. 1032/S422 - HEART for Women Act H.R. 1210 - Arthritis Prevention, Control and Cure Act H.R. 2345- A bill to Amend the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act of 2003 H.R. 3014- Health Information Technology Financing Act of 2009 Prevention Initiatives S. 697- Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act Comparative Effectiveness Physical Therapy involvement on President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports Healthy People 2020 Rehabilitation as an essential benefit in Health Care Reform S. 2741- Rural Telemedicine Enhancing Community Health Act Non-discrimination in Health Care Reform H.R. 3590- Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act H.R. 4872-Health Care & Education Affordability Reconciliation Act H.R. 4662- Lymphedema Diagnosis and Treatment Cost Saving Act of 2010 Access to Affordable Healthcare Reducing Health Disparities Eliminating Arbitrary Limits on Benefits Adequate Healthcare Workforce Eliminate Referral for Profit Expanding HIT incentives Falls Awareness/ Falls Prevention Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness H.R. 6172 Protecting Student Athletes From Concussions Act H.R. 1347 Concussion Treatment & Care Tools Act of 2009 S. Res. 633 National Falls Prevention Day Supporting the International Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) Patient Rights & Market Reforms H.Res. 1438 The Peripheral Arterial Disease (P.A.D.) Resolution Quality H.R. 3851/S. 1810 Physical Activity Guidelines for American Act Comments on the Role of Physical Therapy in Multidisciplinary Pain Programs for Chronis Non-Cancer Pain Nomination for Interangency Pain Research Coordinating Committee Comments on the Role of Physical Therapy in Wheeled Mobility Service Delivery Comments on Role of Physical Therapy in Comparative Effectiveness of for Kneww Pain Secondary to Osteoarthritis Comments on Role of Physical Therapy in Future Research Needs for the Treatment of Common Hip Fractures S. 3987 Red Flag Program Clarification Act H.R. 1086- Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-Cost, Timely Healthcare Act (HEALTH) H.R. 5690- MedMal Act- Meaningful End to Defensive Medicine & Aimless Lawsuits Act National Public Health Initiative on Diabetes Preservation of Public Health & Prevention Fund
HEART for Women Act
Client: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION
H.R. 1032/S422 - HEART for Women Act H.R. 1210 - Arthritis Prevention, Control and Cure Act H.R. 2345- A bill to Amend the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act of 2003 H.R. 3014- Health Information Technology Financing Act of 2009 Prevention Initiatives S. 697- Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act Comparative Effectiveness Physical Therapy involvement on President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports Healthy People 2020 Rehabilitation as an essential benefit in Health Care Reform S. 2741- Rural Telemedicine Enhancing Community Health Act Non-discrimination in Health Care Reform H.R. 3590- Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act H.R. 4872-Health Care & Education Affordability Reconciliation Act H.R. 4662- Lymphedema Diagnosis and Treatment Cost Saving Act of 2010 Access to Affordable Healthcare Reducing Health Disparities Eliminating Arbitrary Limits on Benefits Adequate Healthcare Workforce Eliminate Referral for Profit Expanding HIT incentives Falls Awareness Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness Nomination for National Health Care Workforce Commission Nomination for Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute Board of Governors
Veterans Physical Therapy Services Improvement Act of 2009
Client: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION
H.R. 1036 - Veterans Physical Therapy Services Improvement Act of 2009 Qualification Standards for PTs in the Department of Veterans Affairs FY 2011 Appropriations; Research and Medical Care Programs
Veterans Physical Therapy Services Improvement Act of 2009
Client: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION
H.R. 1036 - Veterans Physical Therapy Services Improvement Act of 2009 Qualification Standards for PTs in the Department of Veterans Affairs FY 2011 Appropriations; Research and Medical Care Programs S. 1963- Caregivers & Vets Omnibus Health Services Act Traumatic Brain Injury-Treatment Progress in Current Conflicts H.R. 5145- Assuring Quality Care for Veterans Act
Veterans Physical Therapy Services Improvement Act of 2009
Client: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION
H.R. 1036 - Veterans Physical Therapy Services Improvement Act of 2009 Qualification Standards for PTs in the Department of Veterans Affairs FY 2011 Appropriations; Research and Medical Care Programs
Veterans Physical Therapy Services Improvement Act of 2009
Client: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION
H.R. 1036 - Veterans Physical Therapy Services Improvement Act of 2009 Qualification Standards for PTs in the Department of Veterans Affairs FY 2011 Appropriations; Research and Medical Care Programs S. 1963- Caregivers & Vets Omnibus Health Services Act Traumatic Brain Injury-Treatment Progress in Current Conflicts H.R. 5145- Assuring Quality Care for Veterans Act H.R. 6211 Veterans Back & Spinal Therapy Act H.R. 6123 Veterans Traumatic Brain Injury Rehabilitative Services Improvement Act
Veterans Physical Therapy Services Improvement Act of 2009
Client: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION
H.R. 1036 - Veterans Physical Therapy Services Improvement Act of 2009 Qualification Standards for PTs in the Department of Veterans Affairs FY 2011 Appropriations; Research and Medical Care Programs S. 1963- Caregivers & Vets Omnibus Health Services Act Traumatic Brain Injury-Treatment Progress in Current Conflicts H.R. 5145- Assuring Quality Care for Veterans Act
Veterans Physical Therapy Services Improvement Act of 2009
Client: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION
H.R. 1036 - Veterans Physical Therapy Services Improvement Act of 2009 Qualification Standards for PTs in the Department of Veterans Affairs FY 2011 Appropriations; Research and Medical Care Programs
Veterans Physical Therapy Services Improvement Act of 2009
Client: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION
H.R. 1036 - Veterans Physical Therapy Services Improvement Act of 2009 Qualification Standards for PTs in the Department of Veterans Affairs FY 2011 Appropriations; Research and Medical Care Programs S. 1963- Caregivers & Vets Omnibus Health Services Act Traumatic Brain Injury-Treatment Progress in Current Conflicts H.R. 5145- Assuring Quality Care for Veterans Act H.R. 6211 Veterans Back & Spinal Therapy Act H.R. 6123 Veterans Traumatic Brain Injury Rehabilitative Services Improvement Act
Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-cost, Timely Healthcare (HEALTH) Act of 2009
Client: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION
H.R. 1032/S422 - HEART for Women Act H.R. 1210 - Arthritis Prevention, Control and Cure Act H.R. 2345- A bill to Amend the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act of 2003 H.R. 3014- Health Information Technology Financing Act of 2009 Prevention Initiatives S. 697- Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act Comparative Effectiveness Physical Therapy involvement on President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports Healthy People 2020 Rehabilitation as an essential benefit in Health Care Reform S. 2741- Rural Telemedicine Enhancing Community Health Act Non-discrimination in Health Care Reform H.R. 3590- Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act H.R. 4872-Health Care & Education Affordability Reconciliation Act H.R. 4662- Lymphedema Diagnosis and Treatment Cost Saving Act of 2010 Access to Affordable Healthcare Reducing Health Disparities Eliminating Arbitrary Limits on Benefits Adequate Healthcare Workforce Eliminate Referral for Profit Expanding HIT incentives Falls Awareness/ Falls Prevention Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness H.R. 6172 Protecting Student Athletes From Concussions Act H.R. 1347 Concussion Treatment & Care Tools Act of 2009 S. Res. 633 National Falls Prevention Day Supporting the International Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) Patient Rights & Market Reforms H.Res. 1438 The Peripheral Arterial Disease (P.A.D.) Resolution Quality H.R. 3851/S. 1810 Physical Activity Guidelines for American Act Comments on the Role of Physical Therapy in Multidisciplinary Pain Programs for Chronis Non-Cancer Pain Nomination for Interangency Pain Research Coordinating Committee Comments on the Role of Physical Therapy in Wheeled Mobility Service Delivery Comments on Role of Physical Therapy in Comparative Effectiveness of for Kneww Pain Secondary to Osteoarthritis Comments on Role of Physical Therapy in Future Research Needs for the Treatment of Common Hip Fractures S. 3987 Red Flag Program Clarification Act H.R. 1086- Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-Cost, Timely Healthcare Act (HEALTH) H.R. 5690- MedMal Act- Meaningful End to Defensive Medicine & Aimless Lawsuits Act National Public Health Initiative on Diabetes Preservation of Public Health & Prevention Fund
Medicare Home Health Flexibility Act of 2009
Client: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION
H.R. 43/S.46 - Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Services Act of 2009 H.R. 1137 - Athletic Trainers' Equal Access to Medicare Act of 2009 H.R. 1829/ S. 950 - Medicare Patient Access to Physical Therapists Act of 2009 H.R. 1430 - The Medicare Oral Health Rehabilitative Enhancement Act Revisions to the home health assessment instrument OASIS National Quality Forum home health quality measures Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab national coverage policies AHRQ technical assessment of negative pressure wound therapy devices Comprehensive assessment regarding the development of HCPCS codes for negative pressure wound therapy (sign on) Analysis of the Inpatient Rehabilitation Condition of Participation (COP) on rehab agencies Importance of support personnel and related services under IDEA and ESEA. Development of a Plan to Transition to a Medicare Value-Based Purchasing (VBP) Program for Physician and Other Professional Services Issues Paper (comments) Changes to Medicare payment policies (STATS workgroup), development of short-term alternatives Section 427 of Medicare, Medicaid and SCHIP Benefits Improvement and Protection Act of 2000 (BIPA) Quality Measures Medically Unbelievable Edits (comments) DMEPOS Accreditation AMA Physician Consortium for Performance Improvement EMG performance Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation LCD (comments) Physician Quality Reporting Initiative Provider Enrollment Post Acute Care Issues-HHPPS Proposed Rule 2011, SNF Updates 2011 Post Acute Care Payment Reform Demonstration, including development and testing of CARE tool Development of long term alternatives to the therapy cap - "Developing Outpatient Therapy Alternatives Project" (DOTPA) Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Physician Fee Schedule Update Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) Inpatient Rehab Issues Medicaid Rules H.R. 1094- The Medicare Home Health Flexibility Act Inclusion of Physical Therapists in the Medicare & Medicaid Health Information Technology incentives S. 1213- Patient Centered Outcomes Research Act of 2009 H.R. 2068- Medicare Telehealth Enhancement Act of 2009 H.R. 1094- Medicare Home Health Flexibility Act The Addition of a program to the Center for Medicare Services Innovation Center to research direct access models for expanding access to physical therapy for Medicare beneficiaries. Medicare SNF PPS FY 2010 Medicare IRF PPS FY 2010 Medicare Home Health PPS CY 2010 H.R. 3590 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Physician Practice Information Survey (PPIS) H.R. 4371- To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to continue using 2009 Medicare practice expense relative value units for certain cardiology services. H.R. 4872- Health Care & Education Affordability Reconciliation Act H.R. 4851-Continuing Extension Act of 2010 H.R. 4154- American Workers State and Business Relief Act of 2010 H.R. 4662- Lymphedema Diagnosis and Treatment Cost Saving Act of 2010 H.R. 3962- Preservation of Access to Care for Medicare Beneficiaries & Pension Relief Act H.R. 4213- American Jobs, Closing Loopholes and Preventing Outsourcing Act 2011 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule Health Care Truth and Transparency Legislative Recommendations for Medicaid & CHIP- RFI June 2010 MedPAC Report to Congress-Aligning Incentives in Medicare H.R. 2575/S.3220 -Prosthetic and Custom Orthotic Parity Act of 2009 H.R. 2479- Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Improvement Act of 2009 HIT Rules- Meaningful Use Health Exchanges Proposed Rule Multiple Procedure Payment Reduction In Office Ancillary Services/Self Referral Annual Wellness Visit Rule Extension of Federal Medical Assistance Percentages H.R. 4994- the Medicare and Medicaid Extenders Act H.R. 5712- the Physician Payment and Therapy Relief Act of 2010 Comments on Physician Compare Federal External Review Process Comments
Medicare Home Health Flexibility Act of 2009
Client: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION
H.R. 43/S.46 - Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Services Act of 2009 H.R. 1137 - Athletic Trainers' Equal Access to Medicare Act of 2009 H.R. 1829/ S. 950 - Medicare Patient Access to Physical Therapists Act of 2009 H.R. 1430 - The Medicare Oral Health Rehabilitative Enhancement Act Revisions to the home health assessment instrument OASIS National Quality Forum home health quality measures Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab national coverage policies AHRQ technical assessment of negative pressure wound therapy devices Comprehensive assessment regarding the development of HCPCS codes for negative pressure wound therapy (sign on) Analysis of the Inpatient Rehabilitation Condition of Participation (COP) on rehab agencies Importance of support personnel and related services under IDEA and ESEA. Development of a Plan to Transition to a Medicare Value-Based Purchasing (VBP) Program for Physician and Other Professional Services Issues Paper (comments) Changes to Medicare payment policies (STATS workgroup), development of short-term alternatives Section 427 of Medicare, Medicaid and SCHIP Benefits Improvement and Protection Act of 2000 (BIPA) Quality Measures Medically Unbelievable Edits (comments) DMEPOS Accreditation AMA Physician Consortium for Performance Improvement EMG performance Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation LCD (comments) Physician Quality Reporting Initiative Provider Enrollment Post Acute Care Issues-HHPPS Proposed Rule 2011, SNF Updates 2011 Post Acute Care Payment Reform Demonstration, including development and testing of CARE tool Development of long term alternatives to the therapy cap - "Developing Outpatient Therapy Alternatives Project" (DOTPA) Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Physician Fee Schedule Update Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) Inpatient Rehab Issues Medicaid Rules Self Referral H.R. 1094- The Medicare Home Health Flexibility Act Inclusion of Physical Therapists in the Medicare & Medicaid Health Information Technology incentives S. 1213- Patient Centered Outcomes Research Act of 2009 H.R. 2068- Medicare Telehealth Enhancement Act of 2009 H.R. 1094- Medicare Home Health Flexibility Act The Addition of a program to the Center for Medicare Services Innovation Center to research direct access models for expanding access to physical therapy for Medicare beneficiaries. Medicare SNF PPS FY 2010 Medicare IRF PPS FY 2010 Medicare Home Health PPS CY 2010 H.R. 3590 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Physician Practice Information Survey (PPIS) H.R. 4371- To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to continue using 2009 Medicare practice expense relative value units for certain cardiology services. H.R. 4872- Health Care & Education Affordability Reconciliation Act H.R. 4851-Continuing Extension Act of 2010 H.R. 4154- American Workers State and Business Relief Act of 2010 H.R. 4662- Lymphedema Diagnosis and Treatment Cost Saving Act of 2010 H.R. 3962- Preservation of Access to Care for Medicare Beneficiaries & Pension Relief Act H.R. 4213- American Jobs, Closing Loopholes and Preventing Outsourcing Act 2011 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule Health Care Truth and Transparency Legislative Recommendations for Medicaid & CHIP- RFI June 2010 Medpac Report to Congress-Aligning Incentives in Medicare H.R. 2575/S.3220 -Prosthetic and Custom Orthotic Parity Act of 2009 H.R. 2479- Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Improvement Act of 2009 HIT Rules- Meaningful Use Health Exchanges Proposed Rule Multiple Procedure Payment Reduction In Office Ancillary Services Annual Wellness Visit Rule Extension of Federal Medical Assistance Percentages
Medicare Home Health Flexibility Act of 2009
Client: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION
H.R. 43/S.46 - Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Services Act of 2009 H.R. 1137 - Athletic Trainers' Equal Access to Medicare Act of 2009 H.R. 1829/ S. 950 - Medicare Patient Access to Physical Therapists Act of 2009 H.R. 1430 - The Medicare Oral Health Rehabilitative Enhancement Act Revisions to the home health assessment instrument OASIS National Quality Forum home health quality measures Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab national coverage policies AHRQ technical assessment of negative pressure wound therapy devices Comprehensive assessment regarding the development of HCPCS codes for negative pressure wound therapy (sign on) Analysis of the Inpatient Rehabilitation Condition of Participation (COP) on rehab agencies Importance of support personnel and related services under IDEA and ESEA. Development of a Plan to Transition to a Medicare Value-Based Purchasing (VBP) Program for Physician and Other Professional Services Issues Paper (comments) Changes to Medicare payment policies (STATS workgroup), development of short-term alternatives Section 427 of Medicare, Medicaid and SCHIP Benefits Improvement and Protection Act of 2000 (BIPA) Quality Measures Medically Unbelievable Edits (comments) DMEPOS Accreditation AMA Physician Consortium for Performance Improvement EMG performance Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation LCD (comments) Physician Quality Reporting Initiative Provider Enrollment Post Acute Care Issues Post Acute Care Payment Reform Demonstration, including development and testing of CARE tool Development of long term alternatives to the therapy cap - "Developing Outpatient Therapy Alternatives Project" (DOTPA) Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Physician Fee Schedule Update Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) Inpatient Rehab Issues Medicaid Rules Self Referral H.R. 1094- The Medicare Home Health Flexibility Act Inclusion of Physical Therapists in the Medicare & Medicaid Health Information Technology incentives S. 1213- Patient Centered Outcomes Research Act of 2009 H.R. 2068- Medicare Telehealth Enhancement Act of 2009 H.R. 1094- Medicare Home Health Flexibility Act The Addition of a program to the Center for Medicare Services Innovation Center to research direct access models for expanding access to physical therapy for Medicare beneficiaries. Medicare SNF PPS FY 2010 Medicare IRF PPS FY 2010 Medicare Home Health PPS CY 2010 H.R. 3590 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Physician Practice Information Survey (PPIS) H.R. 4371- To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to continue using 2009 Medicare practice expense relative value units for certain cardiology services. H.R. 4872- Health Care & Education Affordability Reconciliation Act H.R. 4851-Continuing Extension Act of 2010 H.R. 4154- American Workers State and Business Relief Act of 2010 H.R. 4662- Lymphedema Diagnosis and Treatment Cost Saving Act of 2010 H.R. 3962- Preservation of Access to Care for Medicare Beneficiaries & Pension Relief Act H.R. 4213- American Jobs, Closing Loopholes and Preventing Outsourcing Act 2011 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule Health Care Truth and Transparency June 2010 Medpac Report to Congress-Aligning Incentives in Medicare H.R. 2575/S.3220 -Prosthetic and Custom Orthotic Parity Act of 2009 H.R. 2479- Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Improvement Act of 2009
Medicare Home Health Flexibility Act of 2009
Client: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION
H.R. 43/S.46 - Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Services Act of 2009 H.R. 1137 - Athletic Trainers' Equal Access to Medicare Act of 2009 H.R. 1829/ S. 950 - Medicare Patient Access to Physical Therapists Act of 2009 H.R. 1430 - The Medicare Oral Health Rehabilitative Enhancement Act H.R. 2 - Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009 Revisions to the home health assessment instrument OASIS National Quality Forum home health quality measures Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab national coverage policies AHRQ technical assessment of negative pressure wound therapy devices Comprehensive assessment regarding the development of HCPCS codes for negative pressure wound therapy (sign on) Analysis of the Inpatient Rehabilitation Condition of Participation (COP) on rehab agencies Importance of support personnel and related services under IDEA and ESEA. Development of a Plan to Transition to a Medicare Value-Based Purchasing (VBP) Program for Physician and Other Professional Services Issues Paper (comments) Changes to Medicare payment policies (STATS workgroup), development of short-term alternatives Section 427 of Medicare, Medicaid and SCHIP Benefits Improvement and Protection Act of 2000 (BIPA) Quality Measures Medically Unbelievable Edits (comments) DMEPOS Accreditation AMA Physician Consortium for Performance Improvement EMG performance Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation LCD (comments) Physician Quality Reporting Initiative Provider Enrollment Post Acute Care Issues Post Acute Care Payment Reform Demonstration, including development and testing of CARE tool Development of long term alternatives to the therapy cap - "Developing Outpatient Therapy Alternatives Project" (DOTPA) Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Physician Fee Schedule Update Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) Inpatient Rehab Issues Medicaid Rules Self Referral H.R. 1094- The Medicare Home Health Flexibility Act Inclusion of Physical Therapists in the Medicare & Medicaid Health Information Technology incentives S. 1213- Patient Centered Outcomes Research Act of 2009 H.R. 2068- Medicare Telehealth Enhancement Act of 2009 H.R. 1094- Medicare Home Health Flexibility Act The Addition of a program to the Center for Medicare Services Innovation Center to research direct access models for expanding access to physical therapy for Medicare beneficiaries. Medicare SNF PPS FY 2010 Medicare IRF PPS FY 2010 Medicare Home Health PPS CY 2010 H.R. 3962 Affordable Health Care Act for America H.R. 3590 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Physician Practice Information Survey (PPIS) H.R. 4371- To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to continue using 2009 Medicare practice expense relative value units for certain cardiology services. H.R. 4872- Health Care & Education Affordability Reconciliation Act H.R. 4691-Temporary Extension Act of 2010 H.R. 4851-Continuing Extension Act of 2010 H.R. 4231-Tax Extenders Act of 2010 H.R. 4154- American Workers State and Business Relief Act of 2010 H.R. 4662- Lymphedema Diagnosis and Treatment Cost Saving Act of 2010
Medicare Home Health Flexibility Act of 2009
Client: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION
H.R. 43/S.46 - Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Services Act of 2009 H.R. 1137 - Athletic Trainers' Equal Access to Medicare Act of 2009 H.R. 1829/ S. 950 - Medicare Patient Access to Physical Therapists Act of 2009 H.R. 1430 - The Medicare Oral Health Rehabilitative Enhancement Act H.R. 2 - Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009 Revisions to the home health assessment instrument OASIS National Quality Forum home health quality measures Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab national coverage policies AHRQ technical assessment of negative pressure wound therapy devices Comprehensive assessment regarding the development of HCPCS codes for negative pressure wound therapy (sign on) Analysis of the Inpatient Rehabilitation Condition of Participation (COP) on rehab agencies Importance of support personnel and related services under IDEA and ESEA. Development of a Plan to Transition to a Medicare Value-Based Purchasing (VBP) Program for Physician and Other Professional Services Issues Paper (comments) Changes to Medicare payment policies (STATS workgroup), development of short-term alternatives Section 427 of Medicare, Medicaid and SCHIP Benefits Improvement and Protection Act of 2000 (BIPA) Quality Measures Medically Unbelievable Edits (comments) DMEPOS Accreditation AMA Physician Consortium for Performance Improvement EMG performance Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation LCD (comments) Physician Quality Reporting Initiative Provider Enrollment Post Acute Care Issues Post Acute Care Payment Reform Demonstration, including development and testing of CARE tool Development of long term alternatives to the therapy cap - "Developing Outpatient Therapy Alternatives Project" (DOTPA) Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Physician Fee Schedule Update Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) Inpatient Rehab Issues Medicaid Rules Self Referral H.R. 1094- The Medicare Home Health Flexibility Act Inclusion of Physical Therapists in the Medicare & Medicaid Health Information Technology incentives S. 1213- Patient Centered Outcomes Research Act of 2009 H.R. 2068- Medicare Telehealth Enhancement Act of 2009 H.R. 1094- Medicare Home Health Flexibility Act The Addition of a program to the Center for Medicare Services Innovation Center to research direct access models for expanding access to physical therapy for Medicare beneficiaries. Medicare SNF PPS FY 2010 Medicare IRF PPS FY 2010 Medicare Home Health PPS CY 2010 H.R. 3962 Affordable Health Care Act for America H.R. 3590 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Physician Practice Information Survey (PPIS) H.R. 4371- To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to continue using 2009 Medicare practice expense relative value units for certain cardiology services. H.R. 4872- Health Care & Education Affordability Reconciliation Act H.R. 4691-Temporary Extension Act of 2010 H.R. 4851-Continuing Extension Act of 2010 H.R. 4231-Tax Extenders Act of 2010 H.R. 4154- American Workers State and Business Relief Act of 2010 H.R. 4662- Lymphedema Diagnosis and Treatment Cost Saving Act of 2010
Medicare Home Health Flexibility Act of 2009
Client: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION
H.R. 43/S.46 - Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Services Act of 2009 H.R. 1137 - Athletic Trainers' Equal Access to Medicare Act of 2009 H.R. 1829/ S. 950 - Medicare Patient Access to Physical Therapists Act of 2009 H.R. 1430 - The Medicare Oral Health Rehabilitative Enhancement Act Revisions to the home health assessment instrument OASIS National Quality Forum home health quality measures Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab national coverage policies AHRQ technical assessment of negative pressure wound therapy devices Comprehensive assessment regarding the development of HCPCS codes for negative pressure wound therapy (sign on) Analysis of the Inpatient Rehabilitation Condition of Participation (COP) on rehab agencies Importance of support personnel and related services under IDEA and ESEA. Development of a Plan to Transition to a Medicare Value-Based Purchasing (VBP) Program for Physician and Other Professional Services Issues Paper (comments) Changes to Medicare payment policies (STATS workgroup), development of short-term alternatives Section 427 of Medicare, Medicaid and SCHIP Benefits Improvement and Protection Act of 2000 (BIPA) Quality Measures Medically Unbelievable Edits (comments) DMEPOS Accreditation AMA Physician Consortium for Performance Improvement EMG performance Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation LCD (comments) Physician Quality Reporting Initiative Provider Enrollment Post Acute Care Issues Post Acute Care Payment Reform Demonstration, including development and testing of CARE tool Development of long term alternatives to the therapy cap - "Developing Outpatient Therapy Alternatives Project" (DOTPA) Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Physician Fee Schedule Update Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) Inpatient Rehab Issues Medicaid Rules Self Referral H.R. 1094- The Medicare Home Health Flexibility Act Inclusion of Physical Therapists in the Medicare & Medicaid Health Information Technology incentives S. 1213- Patient Centered Outcomes Research Act of 2009 H.R. 2068- Medicare Telehealth Enhancement Act of 2009 H.R. 1094- Medicare Home Health Flexibility Act The Addition of a program to the Center for Medicare Services Innovation Center to research direct access models for expanding access to physical therapy for Medicare beneficiaries. Medicare SNF PPS FY 2010 Medicare IRF PPS FY 2010 Medicare Home Health PPS CY 2010 H.R. 3590 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Physician Practice Information Survey (PPIS) H.R. 4371- To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to continue using 2009 Medicare practice expense relative value units for certain cardiology services. H.R. 4872- Health Care & Education Affordability Reconciliation Act H.R. 4851-Continuing Extension Act of 2010 H.R. 4154- American Workers State and Business Relief Act of 2010 H.R. 4662- Lymphedema Diagnosis and Treatment Cost Saving Act of 2010 H.R. 3962- Preservation of Access to Care for Medicare Beneficiaries & Pension Relief Act H.R. 4213- American Jobs, Closing Loopholes and Preventing Outsourcing Act 2011 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule Health Care Truth and Transparency June 2010 Medpac Report to Congress-Aligning Incentives in Medicare H.R. 2575/S.3220 -Prosthetic and Custom Orthotic Parity Act of 2009 H.R. 2479- Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Improvement Act of 2009
Medicare Home Health Flexibility Act of 2009
Client: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION
H.R. 43/S.46 - Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Services Act of 2009 H.R. 1137 - Athletic Trainers' Equal Access to Medicare Act of 2009 H.R. 1829/ S. 950 - Medicare Patient Access to Physical Therapists Act of 2009 H.R. 1430 - The Medicare Oral Health Rehabilitative Enhancement Act H.R. 2 - Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009 Revisions to the home health assessment instrument OASIS National Quality Forum home health quality measures Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab national coverage policies AHRQ technical assessment of negative pressure wound therapy devices Comprehensive assessment regarding the development of HCPCS codes for negative pressure wound therapy (sign on) Analysis of the Inpatient Rehabilitation Condition of Participation (COP) on rehab agencies Importance of support personnel and related services under IDEA and ESEA. Development of a Plan to Transition to a Medicare Value-Based Purchasing (VBP) Program for Physician and Other Professional Services Issues Paper (comments) Changes to Medicare payment policies (STATS workgroup), development of short-term alternatives Section 427 of Medicare, Medicaid and SCHIP Benefits Improvement and Protection Act of 2000 (BIPA) Quality Measures Medically Unbelievable Edits (comments) DMEPOS Accreditation AMA Physician Consortium for Performance Improvement EMG performance Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation LCD (comments) Physician Quality Reporting Initiative Provider Enrollment Post Acute Care Issues Post Acute Care Payment Reform Demonstration, including development and testing of CARE tool Development of long term alternatives to the therapy cap - "Developing Outpatient Therapy Alternatives Project" (DOTPA) Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Physician Fee Schedule Update Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) Inpatient Rehab Issues Medicaid Rules Self Referral H.R. 1094- The Medicare Home Health Flexibility Act Inclusion of Physical Therapists in the Medicare & Medicaid Health Information Technology incentives S. 1213- Patient Centered Outcomes Research Act of 2009 H.R. 2068- Medicare Telehealth Enhancement Act of 2009 H.R. 1094- Medicare Home Health Flexibility Act The Addition of a program to the Center for Medicare Services Innovation Center to research direct access models for expanding access to physical therapy for Medicare beneficiaries. Medicare SNF PPS FY 2010 Medicare IRF PPS FY 2010 Medicare Home Health PPS CY 2010 H.R. 3962 Affordable Health Care Act for America H.R. 3590 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Physician Practice Information Survey (PPIS) H.R. 4371- To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to continue using 2009 Medicare practice expense relative value units for certain cardiology services. H.R. 4872- Health Care & Education Affordability Reconciliation Act H.R. 4691-Temporary Extension Act of 2010 H.R. 4851-Continuing Extension Act of 2010 H.R. 4231-Tax Extenders Act of 2010 H.R. 4154- American Workers State and Business Relief Act of 2010 H.R. 4662- Lymphedema Diagnosis and Treatment Cost Saving Act of 2010
Athletic Trainers' Equal Access to Medicare Act of 2009
Client: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION
H.R. 43/S.46 - Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Services Act of 2009 H.R. 1137 - Athletic Trainers' Equal Access to Medicare Act of 2009 H.R. 1829/ S. 950 - Medicare Patient Access to Physical Therapists Act of 2009 H.R. 1430 - The Medicare Oral Health Rehabilitative Enhancement Act H.R. 2 - Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009 Revisions to the home health assessment instrument OASIS National Quality Forum home health quality measures Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab national coverage policies AHRQ technical assessment of negative pressure wound therapy devices Comprehensive assessment regarding the development of HCPCS codes for negative pressure wound therapy (sign on) Analysis of the Inpatient Rehabilitation Condition of Participation (COP) on rehab agencies Importance of support personnel and related services under IDEA and ESEA. Development of a Plan to Transition to a Medicare Value-Based Purchasing (VBP) Program for Physician and Other Professional Services Issues Paper (comments) Changes to Medicare payment policies (STATS workgroup), development of short-term alternatives Section 427 of Medicare, Medicaid and SCHIP Benefits Improvement and Protection Act of 2000 (BIPA) Quality Measures Medically Unbelievable Edits (comments) DMEPOS Accreditation AMA Physician Consortium for Performance Improvement EMG performance Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation LCD (comments) Physician Quality Reporting Initiative Provider Enrollment Post Acute Care Issues Post Acute Care Payment Reform Demonstration, including development and testing of CARE tool Development of long term alternatives to the therapy cap - "Developing Outpatient Therapy Alternatives Project" (DOTPA) Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Physician Fee Schedule Update Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) Inpatient Rehab Issues Medicaid Rules Self Referral H.R. 1094- The Medicare Home Health Flexibility Act Inclusion of Physical Therapists in the Medicare & Medicaid Health Information Technology incentives S. 1213- Patient Centered Outcomes Research Act of 2009 H.R. 2068- Medicare Telehealth Enhancement Act of 2009 H.R. 1094- Medicare Home Health Flexibility Act The Addition of a program to the Center for Medicare Services Innovation Center to research direct access models for expanding access to physical therapy for Medicare beneficiaries. Medicare SNF PPS FY 2010 Medicare IRF PPS FY 2010 Medicare Home Health PPS CY 2010 H.R. 3962 Affordable Health Care Act for America H.R. 3590 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Physician Practice Information Survey (PPIS) H.R. 4371- To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to continue using 2009 Medicare practice expense relative value units for certain cardiology services. H.R. 4872- Health Care & Education Affordability Reconciliation Act H.R. 4691-Temporary Extension Act of 2010 H.R. 4851-Continuing Extension Act of 2010 H.R. 4231-Tax Extenders Act of 2010 H.R. 4154- American Workers State and Business Relief Act of 2010 H.R. 4662- Lymphedema Diagnosis and Treatment Cost Saving Act of 2010
Athletic Trainers' Equal Access to Medicare Act of 2009
Client: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION
H.R. 43/S.46 - Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Services Act of 2009 H.R. 1137 - Athletic Trainers' Equal Access to Medicare Act of 2009 H.R. 1829/ S. 950 - Medicare Patient Access to Physical Therapists Act of 2009 H.R. 1430 - The Medicare Oral Health Rehabilitative Enhancement Act Revisions to the home health assessment instrument OASIS National Quality Forum home health quality measures Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab national coverage policies AHRQ technical assessment of negative pressure wound therapy devices Comprehensive assessment regarding the development of HCPCS codes for negative pressure wound therapy (sign on) Analysis of the Inpatient Rehabilitation Condition of Participation (COP) on rehab agencies Importance of support personnel and related services under IDEA and ESEA. Development of a Plan to Transition to a Medicare Value-Based Purchasing (VBP) Program for Physician and Other Professional Services Issues Paper (comments) Changes to Medicare payment policies (STATS workgroup), development of short-term alternatives Section 427 of Medicare, Medicaid and SCHIP Benefits Improvement and Protection Act of 2000 (BIPA) Quality Measures Medically Unbelievable Edits (comments) DMEPOS Accreditation AMA Physician Consortium for Performance Improvement EMG performance Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation LCD (comments) Physician Quality Reporting Initiative Provider Enrollment Post Acute Care Issues Post Acute Care Payment Reform Demonstration, including development and testing of CARE tool Development of long term alternatives to the therapy cap - "Developing Outpatient Therapy Alternatives Project" (DOTPA) Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Physician Fee Schedule Update Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) Inpatient Rehab Issues Medicaid Rules Self Referral H.R. 1094- The Medicare Home Health Flexibility Act Inclusion of Physical Therapists in the Medicare & Medicaid Health Information Technology incentives S. 1213- Patient Centered Outcomes Research Act of 2009 H.R. 2068- Medicare Telehealth Enhancement Act of 2009 H.R. 1094- Medicare Home Health Flexibility Act The Addition of a program to the Center for Medicare Services Innovation Center to research direct access models for expanding access to physical therapy for Medicare beneficiaries. Medicare SNF PPS FY 2010 Medicare IRF PPS FY 2010 Medicare Home Health PPS CY 2010 H.R. 3590 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Physician Practice Information Survey (PPIS) H.R. 4371- To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to continue using 2009 Medicare practice expense relative value units for certain cardiology services. H.R. 4872- Health Care & Education Affordability Reconciliation Act H.R. 4851-Continuing Extension Act of 2010 H.R. 4154- American Workers State and Business Relief Act of 2010 H.R. 4662- Lymphedema Diagnosis and Treatment Cost Saving Act of 2010 H.R. 3962- Preservation of Access to Care for Medicare Beneficiaries & Pension Relief Act H.R. 4213- American Jobs, Closing Loopholes and Preventing Outsourcing Act 2011 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule Health Care Truth and Transparency June 2010 Medpac Report to Congress-Aligning Incentives in Medicare H.R. 2575/S.3220 -Prosthetic and Custom Orthotic Parity Act of 2009 H.R. 2479- Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Improvement Act of 2009
Athletic Trainers' Equal Access to Medicare Act of 2009
Client: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION
H.R. 43/S.46 - Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Services Act of 2009 H.R. 1137 - Athletic Trainers' Equal Access to Medicare Act of 2009 H.R. 1829/ S. 950 - Medicare Patient Access to Physical Therapists Act of 2009 H.R. 1430 - The Medicare Oral Health Rehabilitative Enhancement Act H.R. 2 - Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009 Revisions to the home health assessment instrument OASIS National Quality Forum home health quality measures Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab national coverage policies AHRQ technical assessment of negative pressure wound therapy devices Comprehensive assessment regarding the development of HCPCS codes for negative pressure wound therapy (sign on) Analysis of the Inpatient Rehabilitation Condition of Participation (COP) on rehab agencies Importance of support personnel and related services under IDEA and ESEA. Development of a Plan to Transition to a Medicare Value-Based Purchasing (VBP) Program for Physician and Other Professional Services Issues Paper (comments) Changes to Medicare payment policies (STATS workgroup), development of short-term alternatives Section 427 of Medicare, Medicaid and SCHIP Benefits Improvement and Protection Act of 2000 (BIPA) Quality Measures Medically Unbelievable Edits (comments) DMEPOS Accreditation AMA Physician Consortium for Performance Improvement EMG performance Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation LCD (comments) Physician Quality Reporting Initiative Provider Enrollment Post Acute Care Issues Post Acute Care Payment Reform Demonstration, including development and testing of CARE tool Development of long term alternatives to the therapy cap - "Developing Outpatient Therapy Alternatives Project" (DOTPA) Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Physician Fee Schedule Update Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) Inpatient Rehab Issues Medicaid Rules Self Referral H.R. 1094- The Medicare Home Health Flexibility Act Inclusion of Physical Therapists in the Medicare & Medicaid Health Information Technology incentives S. 1213- Patient Centered Outcomes Research Act of 2009 H.R. 2068- Medicare Telehealth Enhancement Act of 2009 H.R. 1094- Medicare Home Health Flexibility Act The Addition of a program to the Center for Medicare Services Innovation Center to research direct access models for expanding access to physical therapy for Medicare beneficiaries. Medicare SNF PPS FY 2010 Medicare IRF PPS FY 2010 Medicare Home Health PPS CY 2010 H.R. 3962 Affordable Health Care Act for America H.R. 3590 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Physician Practice Information Survey (PPIS) H.R. 4371- To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to continue using 2009 Medicare practice expense relative value units for certain cardiology services. H.R. 4872- Health Care & Education Affordability Reconciliation Act H.R. 4691-Temporary Extension Act of 2010 H.R. 4851-Continuing Extension Act of 2010 H.R. 4231-Tax Extenders Act of 2010 H.R. 4154- American Workers State and Business Relief Act of 2010 H.R. 4662- Lymphedema Diagnosis and Treatment Cost Saving Act of 2010
Athletic Trainers' Equal Access to Medicare Act of 2009
Client: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION
H.R. 43/S.46 - Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Services Act of 2009 H.R. 1137 - Athletic Trainers' Equal Access to Medicare Act of 2009 H.R. 1829/ S. 950 - Medicare Patient Access to Physical Therapists Act of 2009 H.R. 1430 - The Medicare Oral Health Rehabilitative Enhancement Act Revisions to the home health assessment instrument OASIS National Quality Forum home health quality measures Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab national coverage policies AHRQ technical assessment of negative pressure wound therapy devices Comprehensive assessment regarding the development of HCPCS codes for negative pressure wound therapy (sign on) Analysis of the Inpatient Rehabilitation Condition of Participation (COP) on rehab agencies Importance of support personnel and related services under IDEA and ESEA. Development of a Plan to Transition to a Medicare Value-Based Purchasing (VBP) Program for Physician and Other Professional Services Issues Paper (comments) Changes to Medicare payment policies (STATS workgroup), development of short-term alternatives Section 427 of Medicare, Medicaid and SCHIP Benefits Improvement and Protection Act of 2000 (BIPA) Quality Measures Medically Unbelievable Edits (comments) DMEPOS Accreditation AMA Physician Consortium for Performance Improvement EMG performance Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation LCD (comments) Physician Quality Reporting Initiative Provider Enrollment Post Acute Care Issues-HHPPS Proposed Rule 2011, SNF Updates 2011 Post Acute Care Payment Reform Demonstration, including development and testing of CARE tool Development of long term alternatives to the therapy cap - "Developing Outpatient Therapy Alternatives Project" (DOTPA) Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Physician Fee Schedule Update Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) Inpatient Rehab Issues Medicaid Rules H.R. 1094- The Medicare Home Health Flexibility Act Inclusion of Physical Therapists in the Medicare & Medicaid Health Information Technology incentives S. 1213- Patient Centered Outcomes Research Act of 2009 H.R. 2068- Medicare Telehealth Enhancement Act of 2009 H.R. 1094- Medicare Home Health Flexibility Act The Addition of a program to the Center for Medicare Services Innovation Center to research direct access models for expanding access to physical therapy for Medicare beneficiaries. Medicare SNF PPS FY 2010 Medicare IRF PPS FY 2010 Medicare Home Health PPS CY 2010 H.R. 3590 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Physician Practice Information Survey (PPIS) H.R. 4371- To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to continue using 2009 Medicare practice expense relative value units for certain cardiology services. H.R. 4872- Health Care & Education Affordability Reconciliation Act H.R. 4851-Continuing Extension Act of 2010 H.R. 4154- American Workers State and Business Relief Act of 2010 H.R. 4662- Lymphedema Diagnosis and Treatment Cost Saving Act of 2010 H.R. 3962- Preservation of Access to Care for Medicare Beneficiaries & Pension Relief Act H.R. 4213- American Jobs, Closing Loopholes and Preventing Outsourcing Act 2011 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule Health Care Truth and Transparency Legislative Recommendations for Medicaid & CHIP- RFI June 2010 MedPAC Report to Congress-Aligning Incentives in Medicare H.R. 2575/S.3220 -Prosthetic and Custom Orthotic Parity Act of 2009 H.R. 2479- Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Improvement Act of 2009 HIT Rules- Meaningful Use Health Exchanges Proposed Rule Multiple Procedure Payment Reduction In Office Ancillary Services/Self Referral Annual Wellness Visit Rule Extension of Federal Medical Assistance Percentages H.R. 4994- the Medicare and Medicaid Extenders Act H.R. 5712- the Physician Payment and Therapy Relief Act of 2010 Comments on Physician Compare Federal External Review Process Comments
Athletic Trainers' Equal Access to Medicare Act of 2009
Client: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION
H.R. 43/S.46 - Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Services Act of 2009 H.R. 1137 - Athletic Trainers' Equal Access to Medicare Act of 2009 H.R. 1829/ S. 950 - Medicare Patient Access to Physical Therapists Act of 2009 H.R. 1430 - The Medicare Oral Health Rehabilitative Enhancement Act Revisions to the home health assessment instrument OASIS National Quality Forum home health quality measures Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab national coverage policies AHRQ technical assessment of negative pressure wound therapy devices Comprehensive assessment regarding the development of HCPCS codes for negative pressure wound therapy (sign on) Analysis of the Inpatient Rehabilitation Condition of Participation (COP) on rehab agencies Importance of support personnel and related services under IDEA and ESEA. Development of a Plan to Transition to a Medicare Value-Based Purchasing (VBP) Program for Physician and Other Professional Services Issues Paper (comments) Changes to Medicare payment policies (STATS workgroup), development of short-term alternatives Section 427 of Medicare, Medicaid and SCHIP Benefits Improvement and Protection Act of 2000 (BIPA) Quality Measures Medically Unbelievable Edits (comments) DMEPOS Accreditation AMA Physician Consortium for Performance Improvement EMG performance Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation LCD (comments) Physician Quality Reporting Initiative Provider Enrollment Post Acute Care Issues-HHPPS Proposed Rule 2011, SNF Updates 2011 Post Acute Care Payment Reform Demonstration, including development and testing of CARE tool Development of long term alternatives to the therapy cap - "Developing Outpatient Therapy Alternatives Project" (DOTPA) Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Physician Fee Schedule Update Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) Inpatient Rehab Issues Medicaid Rules Self Referral H.R. 1094- The Medicare Home Health Flexibility Act Inclusion of Physical Therapists in the Medicare & Medicaid Health Information Technology incentives S. 1213- Patient Centered Outcomes Research Act of 2009 H.R. 2068- Medicare Telehealth Enhancement Act of 2009 H.R. 1094- Medicare Home Health Flexibility Act The Addition of a program to the Center for Medicare Services Innovation Center to research direct access models for expanding access to physical therapy for Medicare beneficiaries. Medicare SNF PPS FY 2010 Medicare IRF PPS FY 2010 Medicare Home Health PPS CY 2010 H.R. 3590 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Physician Practice Information Survey (PPIS) H.R. 4371- To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to continue using 2009 Medicare practice expense relative value units for certain cardiology services. H.R. 4872- Health Care & Education Affordability Reconciliation Act H.R. 4851-Continuing Extension Act of 2010 H.R. 4154- American Workers State and Business Relief Act of 2010 H.R. 4662- Lymphedema Diagnosis and Treatment Cost Saving Act of 2010 H.R. 3962- Preservation of Access to Care for Medicare Beneficiaries & Pension Relief Act H.R. 4213- American Jobs, Closing Loopholes and Preventing Outsourcing Act 2011 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule Health Care Truth and Transparency Legislative Recommendations for Medicaid & CHIP- RFI June 2010 Medpac Report to Congress-Aligning Incentives in Medicare H.R. 2575/S.3220 -Prosthetic and Custom Orthotic Parity Act of 2009 H.R. 2479- Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Improvement Act of 2009 HIT Rules- Meaningful Use Health Exchanges Proposed Rule Multiple Procedure Payment Reduction In Office Ancillary Services Annual Wellness Visit Rule Extension of Federal Medical Assistance Percentages
Athletic Trainers' Equal Access to Medicare Act of 2009
Client: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION
H.R. 43/S.46 - Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Services Act of 2009 H.R. 1137 - Athletic Trainers' Equal Access to Medicare Act of 2009 H.R. 1829/ S. 950 - Medicare Patient Access to Physical Therapists Act of 2009 H.R. 1430 - The Medicare Oral Health Rehabilitative Enhancement Act Revisions to the home health assessment instrument OASIS National Quality Forum home health quality measures Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab national coverage policies AHRQ technical assessment of negative pressure wound therapy devices Comprehensive assessment regarding the development of HCPCS codes for negative pressure wound therapy (sign on) Analysis of the Inpatient Rehabilitation Condition of Participation (COP) on rehab agencies Importance of support personnel and related services under IDEA and ESEA. Development of a Plan to Transition to a Medicare Value-Based Purchasing (VBP) Program for Physician and Other Professional Services Issues Paper (comments) Changes to Medicare payment policies (STATS workgroup), development of short-term alternatives Section 427 of Medicare, Medicaid and SCHIP Benefits Improvement and Protection Act of 2000 (BIPA) Quality Measures Medically Unbelievable Edits (comments) DMEPOS Accreditation AMA Physician Consortium for Performance Improvement EMG performance Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation LCD (comments) Physician Quality Reporting Initiative Provider Enrollment Post Acute Care Issues Post Acute Care Payment Reform Demonstration, including development and testing of CARE tool Development of long term alternatives to the therapy cap - "Developing Outpatient Therapy Alternatives Project" (DOTPA) Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Physician Fee Schedule Update Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) Inpatient Rehab Issues Medicaid Rules Self Referral H.R. 1094- The Medicare Home Health Flexibility Act Inclusion of Physical Therapists in the Medicare & Medicaid Health Information Technology incentives S. 1213- Patient Centered Outcomes Research Act of 2009 H.R. 2068- Medicare Telehealth Enhancement Act of 2009 H.R. 1094- Medicare Home Health Flexibility Act The Addition of a program to the Center for Medicare Services Innovation Center to research direct access models for expanding access to physical therapy for Medicare beneficiaries. Medicare SNF PPS FY 2010 Medicare IRF PPS FY 2010 Medicare Home Health PPS CY 2010 H.R. 3590 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Physician Practice Information Survey (PPIS) H.R. 4371- To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to continue using 2009 Medicare practice expense relative value units for certain cardiology services. H.R. 4872- Health Care & Education Affordability Reconciliation Act H.R. 4851-Continuing Extension Act of 2010 H.R. 4154- American Workers State and Business Relief Act of 2010 H.R. 4662- Lymphedema Diagnosis and Treatment Cost Saving Act of 2010 H.R. 3962- Preservation of Access to Care for Medicare Beneficiaries & Pension Relief Act H.R. 4213- American Jobs, Closing Loopholes and Preventing Outsourcing Act 2011 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule Health Care Truth and Transparency June 2010 Medpac Report to Congress-Aligning Incentives in Medicare H.R. 2575/S.3220 -Prosthetic and Custom Orthotic Parity Act of 2009 H.R. 2479- Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Improvement Act of 2009
FY 2012 Congressional Budget, Provisions Pertaining to Healthcare Funding & Rehabilitation Research Funding CDC FY 2012 "core programs" funding Path to Prosperity budget plan FY 2012 Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations H.R. 1 Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011, Provisions Pertaining to Healthcare Funding & Rehabilitation Research Funding H.R. 1363 Department of Defense and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011, Provisions Pertaining to Healthcare Funding & Rehabilitation Research Funding Increased Funding and Report Language Request for FY 2012 VA-MilCon Appropriations Increased Funding For FY 2012 Appropriations for NIDRR, NHLBI and NINDS Funding for Loan Forgiveness for Service Areas of National Need Program S. 103- IDEA Full Funding Act, provisions pertaining to related services S. 1403- IDEA Full Funding Act, provisions pertaining to related services Increased Funding for Falls Prevention Programs in CDC H.R. 3630 Middle Class Tax and Job Creation Act of 2011; Section 2201 and 2203 provisions relating to Medicare Reimbursement
H.R. 4/S. 72 Small Business Paperwork Mandate Elimination Act Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Services Act (Repeal of Medicare Therapy Caps) Opt-Out Locum Tenens Inclusion of Physical Therapists in Health IT Incentives Establishment of Health Insurance Exchanges and Qualified Health Plans
H.R. 1546/S. 829-Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Services Act (Repeal of Therapy Caps) H.R. 560 Rural Representation and Transparency Improvement Act Payments to Physical Therapists under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Permanent Repeal of the Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) Formula Opposition of Multiple Procedure Payment Reduction Physician Quality Reporting System Opposition to Medicaid Funding Cuts Physician Self-Referral Medicare Advanced Imaging Act To Improve the Treatment & Diagnosis of Lymphedema Under the Medicare Program Opt-Out Locum Tenens Prevention Initiatives for Frad and Abuse in the Medicare program H.R. 2785 Opposition to Athletic Trainers' Equal Access to Medicare Act, all provisions Accountable Care Organizations - Medicare shared savings propsed and interim final rules Electronic Health Records/ Health Information Technology for Physical Therapists Home Health PPS 2011/ 2012 Development of Alternatives to Medicare Therapy Cap Medicare Payment Reform H.R. 1700 Medicare Patient Empowerment Act, inclusion of physical therapists S. 668 Health Care Bureacrats Elmination Act (IPAB Repeal), all provisions H.R. 452 Medicare Decisions Accountability Act of 2011 (IPAB Repeal), all provisions Protecting Medicaid Caps or Block Grants SNF PPS FY 2012/MDS 3.0/RUG IV IRF PPS FY 2012 Quality Initiatives & Value Based Purchasing Local Coverage Determinations NCCI Edits H.R. 2863 Medicare Oral Health Rehabilitative Enhancement Act of 2011, all provisions H.R. 2499 Lymphedema Diagnosis and Treatment Cost-Saving Act of 2011, all provisions Protection of programs related to physical therapy in deficit reduction H.R. 1958 Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Improvement Act of 2011, all provisions OPPS CY 2012 H.R. 3000 Empowering Patients First Act, provisions pertaining to physical therapy H.R. 3630 Middle Class Tax and Job Creation Act of 2011; Section 2201 and 2203 provisions relating to Medicare Reimbursement TENS Chronic Low Back Pain national Coverage Analysis by CMS Prepayment Review/Prior Authorization Power Mobility Device Demonstration Health Insurace Exchanges - Establishment of Exchanges and Qualified Health Plans Hospital Conditions of Participation Met with SFC on Medicare Audit process USPSTF Adult Obesity (screening and management) Regulatory reform/transparency Medicare/Medicaid Regulatory Alignment
To Increase Rank & Grade of Physical Therapists within the Army Medical Specialist Corps Tricare Reimbursement for PT/PTA Direct Access to physical therapy S.1976 National Defense Authorization Act, ammendment to include physical therapists in Health Professions Scholorship Program
H.R. 369 TBI Treatment Act Residencies in the VA for Physical Therapists FY 2012 Appropriations for VA H.R. 1154/S. 769 Veterans Equal Treatment for Service Dogs Act Role of PT/PTA in Home Health
S. 218/H.R. 5 Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-cost, Timely Healthcare (HEALTH) Act of 2011 (Medical Liability)
H.R. 1426/S. 975- Physical Therapist Student Loan Repayment Eligibility Act, all provisions H.R. 531- Access to Frontline Health Care Act (Student Loan Repayment for Physical Therapists) Funding for Loan Forgiveness for Service Areas of National Need Program S. 103 IDEA Full Funding, provisions pertaining to related services Endorsement of Specialized Instructional Support Personnel Terminology in IDEA/ESEA H.R. 469 Protecting Student Athletes from Concussions Act of 2011, all provisions Opposition to Department of Education Program Consolidations FY 2012 Appropriations for NIDRR H.R. 2117- To prohibit the Department of Education from overreaching into academic affairs and program eligibility under title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ESEA Reauthorization, provisions related to pupil services National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity draft report; provisions on accredidation Demonstration project for including PTs and optometrists in the National Health Service Corps
Filing targets: Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
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2011 · third_quarter · Q3
H.R. 1546/S. 829-Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Services Act (Repeal of Therapy Caps) H.R. 560 Rural Representation and Transparency Improvement Act Payments to Physical Therapists under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Permanent Repeal of the Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) Formula Opposition of Multiple Procedure Payment Reduction Physician Quality Reporting System Opposition to Medicaid Funding Cuts Physician Self-Referral Medicare Advanced Imaging Act To Improve the Treatment & Diagnosis of Lymphedema Under the Medicare Program Opt-Out Locum Tenens Prevention Initiatives for Frad and Abuse in the Medicare program H.R. 2785 Opposition to Athletic Trainers' Equal Access to Medicare Act, all provisions Accountable Care Organizations Electronic Health Records/ Health Information Technology for Physical Therapists Home Health PPS 2011/ 2012 Development of Alternatives to Medicare Therapy Cap Medicare Payment Reform H.R. 1700 Medicare Patient Empowerment Act, inclusion of physical therapists S. 668 Health Care Bureacrats Elmination Act (IPAB Repeal), all provisions H.R. 452 Medicare Decisions Accountability Act of 2011 (IPAB Repeal), all provisions Protecting Medicaid Caps or Block Grants SNF PPS FY 2012/MDS 3.0/RUG IV IRF PPS FY 2012 Quality Initiatives & Value Based Purchasing Local Coverage Determinations NCCI Edits H.R. 2863 Medicare Oral Health Rehabilitative Enhancement Act of 2011, all provisions H.R. 2499 Lymphedema Diagnosis and Treatment Cost-Saving Act of 2011, all provisions Protection of programs related to physical therapy in deficit reduction H.R. 1958 Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Improvement Act of 2011, all provisions OPPS CY 2012 H.R. 3000 Empowering Patients First Act, provisions pertaining to physical therapy
H.R. 1426/S. 975- Physical Therapist Student Loan Repayment Eligibility Act, all provisions H.R. 531- Access to Frontline Health Care Act (Student Loan Repayment for Physical Therapists) Funding for Loan Forgiveness for Service Areas of National Need Program S. 103 IDEA Full Funding, provisions pertaining to related services Endorsement of Specialized Instructional Support Personnel Terminology in IDEA/ESEA H.R. 469 Protecting Student Athletes from Concussions Act of 2011, all provisions Opposition to Department of Education Program Consolidations FY 2012 Appropriations for NIDRR H.R. 2117- To prohibit the Department of Education from overreaching into academic affairs and program eligibility under title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ESEA Reauthorization, provisions related to pupil services
H.R. 369 TBI Treatment Act Residencies in the VA for Physical Therapists FY 2012 Appropriations for VA H.R. 1154/S. 769 Veterans Equal Treatment for Service Dogs Act Role of PT/PTA in Home Health
To Increase Rank & Grade of Physical Therapists within the Army Medical Specialist Corps Tricare Reimbursement for PT/PTA Direct Access
H.R. 469 Protecting Student Athletes from Concussions Act, all provisions Prevention Initiatives H.R. 5 HEALTH Act, provisions pertaining to physical therapy S. 174 Healthy Lifestyles & Prevention (HELP) America Act, provisions pertaining to physical therapy S. 438 Heart Disease Education, Analysis, Research, and Treatment for Women Act, all provisions Opposition to Repeal of Prevention & Public Health Fund H.R. 2 Repealing the Job-Killing Health Care Law Act, provisions pertaining to physical therapy Support for Congressional Caucus for Workplace Wellness S. 218- Help Efficient, Accesible, Low-Cost, Timely Health Care (HEALTH) Act, provisions pertaining to physical therapy H.R. 1154/S. 769- Veterans Equal Treatment for Service Dogs Act, all provisions Implementation/Expansion of CDC Falls Programs Comments on Transitions of Care for Acute Stroke and AMI Patients, provisions pertaining to physical therapy Comments on Ulcer Treatment, provisions pertaining to physical therapy Comments on Ulcer Risk Assessment and Prevention, provisions pertaining to physical therapy Concussion Management National Guidelines
H.R. 4/S. 72 Small Business Paperwork Mandate Elimination Act Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Services Act (Repeal of Medicare Therapy Caps) Opt-Out Locum Tenens Inclusion of Physical Therapists in Health IT Incentives
FY 2012 Congressional Budget, Provisions Pertaining to Healthcare Funding & Rehabilitation Research Funding CDC FY 2012 "core programs" funding Path to Prosperity budget plan FY 2012 Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations H.R. 1 Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011, Provisions Pertaining to Healthcare Funding & Rehabilitation Research Funding H.R. 1363 Department of Defense and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011, Provisions Pertaining to Healthcare Funding & Rehabilitation Research Funding Increased Funding and Report Language Request for FY 2012 VA-MilCon Appropriations Increased Funding For FY 2012 Appropriations for NIDRR, NHLBI and NINDS Funding for Loan Forgiveness for Service Areas of National Need Program S. 103- IDEA Full Funding Act, provisions pertaining to related services S. 1403- IDEA Full Funding Act, provisions pertaining to related services Increased Funding for Falls Prevention Programs in CDC
S. 218/H.R. 5 Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-cost, Timely Healthcare (HEALTH) Act of 2011 (Medical Liability)
Filing targets: Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
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2011 · second_quarter · Q2
To Increase Rank & Grade of Physical Therapists within the Army Medical Specialist Corps Tricare Reimbursement for PT/PTA Direct Access
H.R. 4/S. 72 Small Business Paperwork Mandate Elimination Act Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Services Act (Repeal of Medicare Therapy Caps) Opt-Out Locum Tenens Repeal of 1099 Filing Requirement in S. 233, FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act Inclusion of Physical Therapists in Health IT Incentives
FY 2012 Congressional Budget, Provisions Pertaining to Healthcare Funding & Rehabilitation Research Funding CDC FY 2012 "core programs" funding Path to Prosperity budget plan FY 2012 Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations H.R. 1 Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011, Provisions Pertaining to Healthcare Funding & Rehabilitation Research Funding H.R. 1363 Department of Defense and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011, Provisions Pertaining to Healthcare Funding & Rehabilitation Research Funding Increased Funding and Report Language Request for FY 2012 Labor-HHS-Education Related Agencies Appropriations Increased Funding and Report Language Request for FY 2012 VA-MilCon Appropriations Increased Funding For FY 2012 Appropriations for NIDRR, NHLBI and NINDS Funding for Loan Forgiveness for Service Areas of National Need Program S. 103- IDEA Full Funding
H.R. 1426/S. 975- Physical Therapist Student Loan Repayment Eligibility Act H.R. 531- Access to Frontline Health Care Act (Student Loan Repayment for Physical Therapists) Funding for Loan Forgiveness for Service Areas of National Need Program S. 103 IDEA Full Funding Endorsement of Specialized Instructional Support Personnel Terminology in IDEA/ESEA H.R. 469 Protecting Student Athletes from Concussions Act of 2011 Opposition to Department of Education Program Consolidations FY 2012 Appropriations for NIDRR H.R. 2117- To prohibit the Department of Education from overreaching into academic affairs and program eligibility under title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965
National Alzheimer's Project Act H.R. 469 Protecting Student Athletes from Concussions Act Prevention Initiatives H.R. 5 HEALTH Act S. 174 Healthy Lifestyles & Prevention (HELP) America Act S. 438 Heart Disease Education, Analysis, Research, and Treatment for Women Act Opposition to Repeal of Prevention & Public Health Fund H.R. 2 Repealing the Job-Killing Health Care Law Act Support for Congressional Caucus for Workplace Wellness S. 218- Help Efficient, Accesible, Low-Cost, Timely Health Care (HEALTH) Act H.R. 1154/S. 769- Veterans Equal Treatment for Service Dogs Act Implementation/Expansion of CDC Falls Programs Comments on Transitions of Care for Acute Stroke and AMI Patients Comments on Ulcer Treatment Comments on Ulcer Risk Assessment and Prevention
H.R. 369 TBI Treatment Act Residencies in the VA for Physical Therapists FY 2012 Appropriations for VA H.R. 1154/S. 769 Veterans Equal Treatment for Service Dogs Act Role of PT/PTA in Home Health
S. 218/H.R. 5 Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-cost, Timely Healthcare (HEALTH) Act of 2011 (Medical Liability)
H.R. 1546/S. 829-Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Services Act (Repeal of Therapy Caps) H.R. 560 Rural Representation and Transparency Improvement Act Payments to Physical Therapists under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) Multiple Procedure Payment Reduction Physician Quality Reporting System Opposition to Medicaid Funding Cuts Physician Self-Referral Medicare Advanced Imaging Act To Improve the Treatment & Diagnosis of Lymphedema Under the Medicare Program Opt-Out Locum Tenens Opposition to Athletic Trainers' Equal Access to Medicare Act Accountable Care Organizations Electronic Health Records/ Health Information Technology for Physical Therapists Home Health PPS 2011/ 2012 Development of Alternatives to Medicare Therapy Cap Medicare Payment Reform H.R. 1700 Medicare Patient Empowerment Act S. 669 Health Care Bureacrats Elmination Act (IPAB Repeal) H.R. 452 Medicare Decisions Accountability Act of 2011 (IPAB Repeal) Protecting Medicaid Caps or Block Grants SNF PPS FY 2012/MDS 3.0/RUG IV IRF PPS FY 2012 Quality Initiatives & Value Based Purchasing Local Coverage Determinations NCCI Edits
Filing targets: Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
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2011 · first_quarter · Q1
H.R. 4/S. 72 Small Business Paperwork Mandate Elimination Act Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Services Act (Repeal of Medicare Therapy Caps) Opt-Out Locum Tenens Repeal of 1099 Filing Requirement in S. 233, FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act Inclusion of Physical Therapists in Health IT Incentives
Medical Liability H.R. 5 Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-cost, Timely Healthcare (HEALTH) Act of 2011
FY 2012 Congressional Budget, Provisions Pertaining to Healthcare Funding & Rehabilitation Research Funding H.R. 1255 Government Shutdown Prevention Act, Provisions Pertaining Healthcare Funding & Rehabilitation Research Funding H.J. Res. 44 Further Continuing Appropriations Amendments, 2011, Provisions Pertaining to Healthcare Funding & Rehabilitation Research Funding H.J. Res. 48 Additional Continuing Appropriations Amendments, 2011, Provisions Pertaining to Healthcare Funding & Rehabilitation Research Funding H.R. 1 Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011, Provisions Pertaining to Healthcare Funding & Rehabilitation Research Funding H.R. 1363 Department of Defense and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011, Provisions Pertaining to Healthcare Funding & Rehabilitation Research Funding Increased Funding and Report Language Request for FY 2012 Labor-HHS-Education Related Agencies Appropriations Increased Funding and Report Language Request for FY 2012 VA-MilCon Appropriations Increased Funding For FY 2012 Appropriations for NIDRR Funding for Loan Forgiveness for Service Areas of National Need Program IDEA Full Funding
National Alzheimer's Project Act H.R. 469 Protecting Student Athletes from Concussions Act Prevention Initiatives H.R. 5 HEALTH Act S. 174 Healthy Lifestyles & Prevention (HELP) America Act S. 438 Heart Disease Education, Analysis, Research, and Treatment for Women Act Opposition to Repeal of Prevention & Public Health Fund H.R. 2 Repealing the Job-Killing Health Care Law Act
H.R. 369 TBI Treatment Act Residencies in the VA for Physical Therapists FY 2012 Appropriations for VA
Physical Therapist Student Loan Repayment Eligibility Act H.R. 531- Access to Frontline Health Care Act (Student Loan Repayment for Physical Therapists) Funding for Loan Forgiveness for Service Areas of National Need Program IDEA Full Funding Endorsement of Specialized Instructional Support Personnel Terminology in IDEA/ESEA H.R. 469 Protecting Student Athletes from Concussions Act of 2011 Opposition to Department of Education Program Consolidations FY 2012 Appropriations for NIDRR
Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Services Act (Repeal of Therapy Caps) H.R. 560 Rural Representation and Transparency Improvement Act Payments to Physical Therapists under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) Multiple Procedure Payment Reduction Physician Quality Reporting System Opposition to Medicaid Funding Cuts Physician Self-Referral Medicare Advanced Imaging Act To Improve the Treatment & Diagnosis of Lymphadema Under the Medicare Program Opt-Out Locum Tenens Opposition to Athletic Trainers' Equal Access to Medicare Act Accountable Care Organizations Electronic Health Records/ Health Information Technology for Physical Therapists SNF MDS 3.0 Home Health PPS 2011 Independeny Payment Advisory Commission
To Increase Rank & Grade of Physical Therapists within the Army Medical Specialist Corps
Filing targets: Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
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2010 · fourth_quarter · Q4
National Defense Authorization Act S. 1664- Modify the appointment and grade of the Chief of the Army Medical Specialist Corps
H.R. 1036 - Veterans Physical Therapy Services Improvement Act of 2009 Qualification Standards for PTs in the Department of Veterans Affairs FY 2011 Appropriations; Research and Medical Care Programs S. 1963- Caregivers & Vets Omnibus Health Services Act Traumatic Brain Injury-Treatment Progress in Current Conflicts H.R. 5145- Assuring Quality Care for Veterans Act H.R. 6211 Veterans Back & Spinal Therapy Act H.R. 6123 Veterans Traumatic Brain Injury Rehabilitative Services Improvement Act
H.R. 3854- Small Business Financing and Investment Act H.R. 43/S. 46- Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Services Act of 2009 H.R. 3962- Affordable Health Care Act for America H.R. 3590- Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Non-discrimination Physician Practice Information Survey Red Flag Rules H.R. 1829/ S. 950 - Medicare Patient Access to Physical Therapists Act of 2009 H.R. 4872- Health Care & Education Affordability Reconciliation Act H.R. 4691-Temporary Extension Act of 2010 H.R. 4851-Continuing Extension Act of 2010 H.R. 4231-Tax Extenders Act of 2010 H.R. 4154- American Workers State and Business Relief Act of 2010 Opt-Out Locum Tenens Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Authority over Health Care Providers/Physical Therapy H.R. 4213- American Jobs, Closing Loopholes and Preventing Outsourcing Act H.R. 3962- Preservation of Access to Care for Medicare Beneficiaries & Pension Relief Act Repeal of 1099 Tax Filing Requirement S. 3987 Red Flag Program Clarification Act
H.R. 1032/S422 - HEART for Women Act H.R. 1210 - Arthritis Prevention, Control and Cure Act H.R. 2345- A bill to Amend the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act of 2003 H.R. 3014- Health Information Technology Financing Act of 2009 Prevention Initiatives S. 697- Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act Comparative Effectiveness Physical Therapy involvement on President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports Healthy People 2020 Rehabilitation as an essential benefit in Health Care Reform S. 2741- Rural Telemedicine Enhancing Community Health Act Non-discrimination in Health Care Reform H.R. 3590- Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act H.R. 4872-Health Care & Education Affordability Reconciliation Act H.R. 4662- Lymphedema Diagnosis and Treatment Cost Saving Act of 2010 Access to Affordable Healthcare Reducing Health Disparities Eliminating Arbitrary Limits on Benefits Adequate Healthcare Workforce Eliminate Referral for Profit Expanding HIT incentives Falls Awareness/ Falls Prevention Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness H.R. 6172 Protecting Student Athletes From Concussions Act H.R. 1347 Concussion Treatment & Care Tools Act of 2009 S. Res. 633 National Falls Prevention Day Supporting the International Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) Patient Rights & Market Reforms H.Res. 1438 The Peripheral Arterial Disease (P.A.D.) Resolution Quality H.R. 3851/S. 1810 Physical Activity Guidelines for American Act Comments on the Role of Physical Therapy in Multidisciplinary Pain Programs for Chronis Non-Cancer Pain Nomination for Interangency Pain Research Coordinating Committee Comments on the Role of Physical Therapy in Wheeled Mobility Service Delivery Comments on Role of Physical Therapy in Comparative Effectiveness of for Kneww Pain Secondary to Osteoarthritis Comments on Role of Physical Therapy in Future Research Needs for the Treatment of Common Hip Fractures S. 3987 Red Flag Program Clarification Act H.R. 1086- Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-Cost, Timely Healthcare Act (HEALTH) H.R. 5690- MedMal Act- Meaningful End to Defensive Medicine & Aimless Lawsuits Act National Public Health Initiative on Diabetes Preservation of Public Health & Prevention Fund
H.R. 988/ S. 1057 - Physical Therapist Student Loan Repayment Eligibility Act of 2009 H.R. 2891- Access to Frontline Health Care Act H.R. 3590- Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act S. 1652- IDEA Full Funding Act FY 2011 Funding for Loan Forgiveness for Service in Areas of National Need Student Loan Forgiveness for Physical Therapists who Specialize in Geriatric Care H.R. 3578- Everyone Deserves Unconditional Access to Education Act Creation of new office of Specialized Instructional Support Personnel ESEA Re-authorization Recommendations H.R. 6172 Protecting Student Athletes from Concussions Act H.R. 1347 Concussion Treatment & Care Tools Act of 2009 Institute for Education Science Priorities Education Jobs Fund Expanding physical activity & athletic opportunities for individuals with disabilities in our educational institutions Federal Education Program Integrity Affecting Accrediting Agencies Comments on ESEA/IDEA Alignment
Heart and Stroke Research and Prevention Funding Increased funding for NIH rehabilitation research in federal programs Funding for CDCs FY 2011 core programs FY 2011 Funding for Loan Forgiveness for Service in Areas of National Need HRSA FY 2011 Appropriations Funding for Traumatic Brain Injury Education Jobs Fund FY 2012 Congressional Budget FY 2011 302 (b) Allocation for L-HHS-E Funding FY 2011 Funding of Public Health Agencies H.J. Res 105- FY2011 Further Continuing Resolution H.R. 3082- Continuing Resolution Through March 4, 2011
H.R. 43/S.46 - Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Services Act of 2009 H.R. 1137 - Athletic Trainers' Equal Access to Medicare Act of 2009 H.R. 1829/ S. 950 - Medicare Patient Access to Physical Therapists Act of 2009 H.R. 1430 - The Medicare Oral Health Rehabilitative Enhancement Act Revisions to the home health assessment instrument OASIS National Quality Forum home health quality measures Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab national coverage policies AHRQ technical assessment of negative pressure wound therapy devices Comprehensive assessment regarding the development of HCPCS codes for negative pressure wound therapy (sign on) Analysis of the Inpatient Rehabilitation Condition of Participation (COP) on rehab agencies Importance of support personnel and related services under IDEA and ESEA. Development of a Plan to Transition to a Medicare Value-Based Purchasing (VBP) Program for Physician and Other Professional Services Issues Paper (comments) Changes to Medicare payment policies (STATS workgroup), development of short-term alternatives Section 427 of Medicare, Medicaid and SCHIP Benefits Improvement and Protection Act of 2000 (BIPA) Quality Measures Medically Unbelievable Edits (comments) DMEPOS Accreditation AMA Physician Consortium for Performance Improvement EMG performance Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation LCD (comments) Physician Quality Reporting Initiative Provider Enrollment Post Acute Care Issues-HHPPS Proposed Rule 2011, SNF Updates 2011 Post Acute Care Payment Reform Demonstration, including development and testing of CARE tool Development of long term alternatives to the therapy cap - "Developing Outpatient Therapy Alternatives Project" (DOTPA) Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Physician Fee Schedule Update Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) Inpatient Rehab Issues Medicaid Rules H.R. 1094- The Medicare Home Health Flexibility Act Inclusion of Physical Therapists in the Medicare & Medicaid Health Information Technology incentives S. 1213- Patient Centered Outcomes Research Act of 2009 H.R. 2068- Medicare Telehealth Enhancement Act of 2009 H.R. 1094- Medicare Home Health Flexibility Act The Addition of a program to the Center for Medicare Services Innovation Center to research direct access models for expanding access to physical therapy for Medicare beneficiaries. Medicare SNF PPS FY 2010 Medicare IRF PPS FY 2010 Medicare Home Health PPS CY 2010 H.R. 3590 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Physician Practice Information Survey (PPIS) H.R. 4371- To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to continue using 2009 Medicare practice expense relative value units for certain cardiology services. H.R. 4872- Health Care & Education Affordability Reconciliation Act H.R. 4851-Continuing Extension Act of 2010 H.R. 4154- American Workers State and Business Relief Act of 2010 H.R. 4662- Lymphedema Diagnosis and Treatment Cost Saving Act of 2010 H.R. 3962- Preservation of Access to Care for Medicare Beneficiaries & Pension Relief Act H.R. 4213- American Jobs, Closing Loopholes and Preventing Outsourcing Act 2011 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule Health Care Truth and Transparency Legislative Recommendations for Medicaid & CHIP- RFI June 2010 MedPAC Report to Congress-Aligning Incentives in Medicare H.R. 2575/S.3220 -Prosthetic and Custom Orthotic Parity Act of 2009 H.R. 2479- Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Improvement Act of 2009 HIT Rules- Meaningful Use Health Exchanges Proposed Rule Multiple Procedure Payment Reduction In Office Ancillary Services/Self Referral Annual Wellness Visit Rule Extension of Federal Medical Assistance Percentages H.R. 4994- the Medicare and Medicaid Extenders Act H.R. 5712- the Physician Payment and Therapy Relief Act of 2010 Comments on Physician Compare Federal External Review Process Comments
S. 3217 Restoring American Financial Stability Act H.R. 4173 Wall St Reform & Consumer Protection Act
Filing targets: Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
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2010 · second_quarter · 2A
H.R. 1036 - Veterans Physical Therapy Services Improvement Act of 2009 Qualification Standards for PTs in the Department of Veterans Affairs FY 2011 Appropriations; Research and Medical Care Programs S. 1963- Caregivers & Vets Omnibus Health Services Act Traumatic Brain Injury-Treatment Progress in Current Conflicts H.R. 5145- Assuring Quality Care for Veterans Act
H.R. 1032/S422 - HEART for Women Act H.R. 1210 - Arthritis Prevention, Control and Cure Act H.R. 2345- A bill to Amend the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act of 2003 H.R. 3014- Health Information Technology Financing Act of 2009 Prevention Initiatives S. 697- Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act Comparative Effectiveness Physical Therapy involvement on President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports Healthy People 2020 Rehabilitation as an essential benefit in Health Care Reform S. 2741- Rural Telemedicine Enhancing Community Health Act Non-discrimination in Health Care Reform H.R. 3590- Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act H.R. 4872-Health Care & Education Affordability Reconciliation Act H.R. 4662- Lymphedema Diagnosis and Treatment Cost Saving Act of 2010 Access to Affordable Healthcare Reducing Health Disparities Eliminating Arbitrary Limits on Benefits Adequate Healthcare Workforce Eliminate Referral for Profit Expanding HIT incentives Falls Awareness Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness Nomination for National Health Care Workforce Commission Nomination for Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute Board of Governors
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2010 · third_quarter · Q3
National Defense Authorization Act S. 1664- Modify the appointment and grade of the Chief of the Army Medical Specialist Corps
H.R. 3854- Small Business Financing and Investment Act H.R. 43/S. 46- Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Services Act of 2009 H.R. 3962- Affordable Health Care Act for America H.R. 3590- Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Non-discrimination Physician Practice Information Survey Red Flag Rules H.R. 1829/ S. 950 - Medicare Patient Access to Physical Therapists Act of 2009 H.R. 4872- Health Care & Education Affordability Reconciliation Act H.R. 4691-Temporary Extension Act of 2010 H.R. 4851-Continuing Extension Act of 2010 H.R. 4231-Tax Extenders Act of 2010 H.R. 4154- American Workers State and Business Relief Act of 2010 Opt-Out Locum Tenens Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Authority over Health Care Providers/Physical Therapy H.R. 4213- American Jobs, Closing Loopholes and Preventing Outsourcing Act H.R. 3962- Preservation of Access to Care for Medicare Beneficiaries & Pension Relief Act Repeal of 1099 Tax Filing Requirement
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2010 · second_quarter · Q2
S. 3217 Restoring American Financial Stability Act
Heart and Stroke Research and Prevention Funding Increased funding for NIH rehabilitation research in federal programs Funding for CDCs FY 2011 core programs FY 2011 Funding for Loan Forgiveness for Service in Areas of National Need HRSA FY 2011 Appropriations Funding for Traumatic Brain Injury H.R. 4899 The Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2010
H.R. 43/S.46 - Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Services Act of 2009 H.R. 1137 - Athletic Trainers' Equal Access to Medicare Act of 2009 H.R. 1829/ S. 950 - Medicare Patient Access to Physical Therapists Act of 2009 H.R. 1430 - The Medicare Oral Health Rehabilitative Enhancement Act Revisions to the home health assessment instrument OASIS National Quality Forum home health quality measures Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab national coverage policies AHRQ technical assessment of negative pressure wound therapy devices Comprehensive assessment regarding the development of HCPCS codes for negative pressure wound therapy (sign on) Analysis of the Inpatient Rehabilitation Condition of Participation (COP) on rehab agencies Importance of support personnel and related services under IDEA and ESEA. Development of a Plan to Transition to a Medicare Value-Based Purchasing (VBP) Program for Physician and Other Professional Services Issues Paper (comments) Changes to Medicare payment policies (STATS workgroup), development of short-term alternatives Section 427 of Medicare, Medicaid and SCHIP Benefits Improvement and Protection Act of 2000 (BIPA) Quality Measures Medically Unbelievable Edits (comments) DMEPOS Accreditation AMA Physician Consortium for Performance Improvement EMG performance Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation LCD (comments) Physician Quality Reporting Initiative Provider Enrollment Post Acute Care Issues Post Acute Care Payment Reform Demonstration, including development and testing of CARE tool Development of long term alternatives to the therapy cap - "Developing Outpatient Therapy Alternatives Project" (DOTPA) Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Physician Fee Schedule Update Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) Inpatient Rehab Issues Medicaid Rules Self Referral H.R. 1094- The Medicare Home Health Flexibility Act Inclusion of Physical Therapists in the Medicare & Medicaid Health Information Technology incentives S. 1213- Patient Centered Outcomes Research Act of 2009 H.R. 2068- Medicare Telehealth Enhancement Act of 2009 H.R. 1094- Medicare Home Health Flexibility Act The Addition of a program to the Center for Medicare Services Innovation Center to research direct access models for expanding access to physical therapy for Medicare beneficiaries. Medicare SNF PPS FY 2010 Medicare IRF PPS FY 2010 Medicare Home Health PPS CY 2010 H.R. 3590 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Physician Practice Information Survey (PPIS) H.R. 4371- To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to continue using 2009 Medicare practice expense relative value units for certain cardiology services. H.R. 4872- Health Care & Education Affordability Reconciliation Act H.R. 4851-Continuing Extension Act of 2010 H.R. 4154- American Workers State and Business Relief Act of 2010 H.R. 4662- Lymphedema Diagnosis and Treatment Cost Saving Act of 2010 H.R. 3962- Preservation of Access to Care for Medicare Beneficiaries & Pension Relief Act H.R. 4213- American Jobs, Closing Loopholes and Preventing Outsourcing Act 2011 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule Health Care Truth and Transparency June 2010 Medpac Report to Congress-Aligning Incentives in Medicare H.R. 2575/S.3220 -Prosthetic and Custom Orthotic Parity Act of 2009 H.R. 2479- Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Improvement Act of 2009
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2010 · first_quarter · 1A
H.R. 1036 - Veterans Physical Therapy Services Improvement Act of 2009 Qualification Standards for PTs in the Department of Veterans Affairs FY 2011 Appropriations; Research and Medical Care Programs
H.R. 1032/S422 - HEART for Women Act H.R. 1210 - Arthritis Prevention, Control and Cure Act H.R. 3200- Affordable Health Choices Act H.R. 3962- Affordable Health Care Act for America Prevention Initiatives H.R. 3962- Affordable Health Care Act for America S. 697- Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act H.R. 2345- A bill to Amend the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act of 2003 H.R. 3014- Health Information Technology Financing Act of 2009 Comparative Effectiveness Physical Therapy involvement on President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports Healthy People 2020 Rehabilitation as an essential benefit in Health Care Reform S. 2741- Rural Telemedicine Enhancing Community Health Act Non-discrimination in Health Care Reform H.R. 3590- Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act H.R. 4872-Health Care & Education Affordability Reconciliation Act H.R. 4662- Lymphedema Diagnosis and Treatment Cost Saving Act of 2010 Access to Affordable Healthcare Reducing Health Disparities Eliminating Arbitrary Limits on Benefits Adequate Healthcare Workforce Eliminate Referral for Profit Expanding HIT incentives Falls Awareness Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness
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2010 · first_quarter · Q1
H.R. 988/ S 1057 - Physical Therapist Student Loan Repayment Eligibility Act of 2009 H.R. 2891- Access to Frontline Health Care Act H.R. 3200-Affordable Health Choices Act H.R. 3962- Affordable Health Care Act for America FY 2011 Funding for Loan Forgiveness for Service in Areas of National Need Student Loan Forgiveness for Physical Therapists who Specialize in Geriatric Care H.R. 3590- Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act S. 1652- IDEA Full Funding Act H.R. 3578- Everyone Deserves Unconditional Access to Education Act Creation of new office of Specialized Instructional Support Personnel ESEA Re-authorization Recomendations
National Defense Authorization Act S. 1664- Modify the appointment and grade of the Chief of the Army Medical Specialist Corps
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2010 · first_quarter · Q1
Heart and Stroke Research and Prevention Funding Increased funding for NIH rehabilitation research in federal programs Funding for CDCs FY 2011 core programs FY 2011 Funding for Loan Forgiveness for Service in Areas of National Need HRSA FY 2011 Appropriations
H.R. 3854- Small Business Financing and Investment Act H.R. 43/S. 46- Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Services Act of 2009 H.R. 3962- Affordable Health Care Act for America H.R. 3590- Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Non-discrimination Physician Practice Information Survey Red Flag Rules H.R. 1829/ S. 950 - Medicare Patient Access to Physical Therapists Act of 2009 H.R. 4872- Health Care & Education Affordability Reconciliation Act H.R. 4691-Temporary Extension Act of 2010 H.R. 4851-Continuing Extension Act of 2010 H.R. 4231-Tax Extenders Act of 2010 H.R. 4154- American Workers State and Business Relief Act of 2010 Opt-Out Locum Tenens
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2009 · second_quarter · 2A
HR 988/ S 1057 - Physical Therapist Student Loan Repayment Eligibility Act of 2009 HR 2891- Access to Frontline Health Care Act HR 3200-Affordable Health Choices Act Senate Legislation- Affordable Health Choices Act Comments on proposed priorities for NIDRRs RRTC's and RERCs. FY 2010 Funding for Loan Forgiveness for Service in Areas of National Need
HR 1036 - Veterans Physical Therapy Services Improvement Act of 2009 Qualification Standards for PTs in the Department of Veterans Affairs
HR 1 - The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Redesigning Agency Infrastructures to Enhance Disability/Rehabilitation Policy and Research (sign on) Increased funding for NIH rehabilitation research in federal programs FY 2010 Funding for Loan Forgiveness for Service in Areas of National Need Funding for CDCs FY 2010 core programs
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2009 · second_quarter · Q2
HR 1036 - Veterans Physical Therapy Services Improvement Act of 2009 Qualification Standards for PTs in the Department of Veterans Affairs
HR 1032/S422 - HEART for Women Act HR 1210 - Arthritis Prevention, Control and Cure Act HR 307 - Christopher and Dana Reeve Paralysis Act S 22 - Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 Prevention Initiatives HR 3200- Affordable Health Choices Act Senate Legislation- Affordable Health Choices Act S 697- Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act HR 2345- A bill to Amend the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act of 2003 HR 3014- Health Information Technology Financing Act of 2009 Comparative Effectiveness
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2009 · third_quarter · Q3
HR 1036 - Veterans Physical Therapy Services Improvement Act of 2009 Qualification Standards for PTs in the Department of Veterans Affairs
HR 43/S.46 - Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Services Act of 2009 HR 1137 - Athletic Trainers' Equal Access to Medicare Act of 2009 HR 1829 - Medicare Patient Access to Physical Therapists Act of 2009 HR 1430 - The Medicare Oral Health Rehabilitative Enhancement Act HR 2 - Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009 Revisions to the home health assessment instrument OASIS National Quality Forum home health quality measures (comments) Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab national coverage policies AHRQ technical assessment of negative pressure wound therapy devices Implementation of the classification criteria for inpatient rehab facilities known as the 75 percent rule (comments) Home Health assessment instrument known as OASIS C (comments) National Coverage Determination regarding pulmonary rehab and expansion of a current national coverage determination on Cardiac Rehab (comments) Comprehensive assessment regarding the development of HCPCS codes for negative pressure wound therapy (sign on) Analysis and Alternatives to the Inpatient Rehabilitation 75 percent rule (recommendations) Condition of Participation (COP) on rehab agencies Importance of support personnel and related services under IDEA and ESEA. Development of a Plan to Transition to a Medicare Value-Based Purchasing (VBP) Program for Physician and Other Professional Services Issues Paper (comments) Changes to Medicare payment policies (STATS workgroup) Section 427 of Medicare, Medicaid and SCHIP Benefits Improvement and Protection Act of 2000 (BIPA) Quality Measures Medically Unbelievable Edits (comments) DMEPOS Accreditation AMA Physician Consortium for Performance Improvement EMG performance Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation LCD (comments) Physician Quality Reporting Initiative Provider Enrollment Post Acute Care Issues Post Acute Care Payment Reform Demonstration, including development and testing of CARE tool Development of long term alternatives to the therapy cap - "Developing Outpatient Therapy Alternatives Project" (DOTPA) Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Physician Fee Schedule Update Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) Inpatient Rehab Issues Medicaid Rules- Definition of Outpatient Hospital Services Self Referral HR 1094- The Medicare Home Health Flexibility Act Inclusion of Physical Therapists in the Medicare & Medicaid Health Information Technology incentives
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2009 · fourth_quarter · Q4
H.R. 1032/S422 - HEART for Women Act H.R. 1210 - Arthritis Prevention, Control and Cure Act H.R. 3200- Affordable Health Choices Act H.R. 3962- Affordable Health Care Act for America Prevention Initiatives H.R. 3962- Affordable Health Care Act for America S. 697- Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act H.R. 2345- A bill to Amend the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act of 2003 H.R. 3014- Health Information Technology Financing Act of 2009 Comparative Effectiveness Physical Therapy involvement on President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports Healthy People 2020 Rehabilitation as an essential benefit in Health Care Reform S. 2741- Rural Telemedicine Enhancing Community Health Act Non-discrimination in Health Care Reform
H.R. 1036 - Veterans Physical Therapy Services Improvement Act of 2009 Qualification Standards for PTs in the Department of Veterans Affairs
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2009 · third_quarter · Q3
H.R. 1036 - Veterans Physical Therapy Services Improvement Act of 2009 Qualification Standards for PTs in the Department of Veterans Affairs
National Defense Authorization Act S. 1664- Modify the appointment and grade of the Chief of the Army Medical Specialist Corps
H.R. 1032/S422 - HEART for Women Act H.R. 1210 - Arthritis Prevention, Control and Cure Act H.R. 307 - Christopher and Dana Reeve Paralysis Act S. 22 - Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 Prevention Initiatives H.R. 3200- Affordable Health Choices Act Senate Legislation- Affordable Health Choices Act S. 697- Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act H.R. 2345- A bill to Amend the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act of 2003 H.R. 3014- Health Information Technology Financing Act of 2009 Comparative Effectiveness S. Res. 276- A resolution designating September 22, 2009, as "National Falls Prevention Awareness Day" Physical Therapy involvement on President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports Healthy People 2010 Healthy People 2020 Rehabilitation as an essential benefit in Health Care Reform
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2009 · second_quarter · Q2
HR 1036 - Veterans Physical Therapy Services Improvement Act of 2009 Qualification Standards for PTs in the Department of Veterans Affairs
HR 1 - The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Redesigning Agency Infrastructures to Enhance Disability/Rehabilitation Policy and Research (sign on) Increased funding for NIH rehabilitation research in federal programs FY 2010 Funding for Loan Forgiveness for Service in Areas of National Need Funding for CDCs FY 2010 core programs
HR 43/S.46 - Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Services Act of 2009 HR 1137 - Athletic Trainers' Equal Access to Medicare Act of 2009 HR 1829 - Medicare Patient Access to Physical Therapists Act of 2009 HR 1430 - The Medicare Oral Health Rehabilitative Enhancement Act HR 2 - Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009 Revisions to the home health assessment instrument OASIS National Quality Forum home health quality measures (comments) Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab national coverage policies AHRQ technical assessment of negative pressure wound therapy devices Implementation of the classification criteria for inpatient rehab facilities known as the 75 percent rule (comments) Home Health assessment instrument known as OASIS C (comments) National Coverage Determination regarding pulmonary rehab and expansion of a current national coverage determination on Cardiac Rehab (comments) Comprehensive assessment regarding the development of HCPCS codes for negative pressure wound therapy (sign on) Analysis and Alternatives to the Inpatient Rehabilitation 75 percent rule (recommendations) Condition of Participation (COP) on rehab agencies Importance of support personnel and related services under IDEA and ESEA. Development of a Plan to Transition to a Medicare Value-Based Purchasing (VBP) Program for Physician and Other Professional Services Issues Paper (comments) Changes to Medicare payment policies (STATS workgroup) Section 427 of Medicare, Medicaid and SCHIP Benefits Improvement and Protection Act of 2000 (BIPA) Quality Measures Medically Unbelievable Edits (comments) DMEPOS Accreditation AMA Physician Consortium for Performance Improvement EMG performance Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation LCD (comments) Physician Quality Reporting Initiative Provider Enrollment Post Acute Care Issues Post Acute Care Payment Reform Demonstration, including development and testing of CARE tool Development of long term alternatives to the therapy cap - "Developing Outpatient Therapy Alternatives Project" (DOTPA) Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Physician Fee Schedule Update Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) Inpatient Rehab Issues Medicaid Rules- Definition of Outpatient Hospital Services Self Referral HR 1094- The Medicare Home Health Flexibility Act Inclusion of Physical Therapists in the Medicare & Medicaid Health Information Technology incentives
Heart and Stroke Research and Prevention Funding Increased funding for NIH rehabilitation research in federal programs Funding for CDCs FY 2011 core programs FY 2011 Funding for Loan Forgiveness for Service in Areas of National Need HRSA FY 2011 Appropriations Funding for Traumatic Brain Injury H.R. 4899 The Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2010
H.R. 988/ S 1057 - Physical Therapist Student Loan Repayment Eligibility Act of 2009 H.R. 2891- Access to Frontline Health Care Act H.R. 3590- Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act S. 1652- IDEA Full Funding Act FY 2011 Funding for Loan Forgiveness for Service in Areas of National Need Student Loan Forgiveness for Physical Therapists who Specialize in Geriatric Care H.R. 3578- Everyone Deserves Unconditional Access to Education Act Creation of new office of Specialized Instructional Support Personnel ESEA Re-authorization Recommendations
H.R. 43/S.46 - Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Services Act of 2009 H.R. 1137 - Athletic Trainers' Equal Access to Medicare Act of 2009 H.R. 1829/ S. 950 - Medicare Patient Access to Physical Therapists Act of 2009 H.R. 1430 - The Medicare Oral Health Rehabilitative Enhancement Act Revisions to the home health assessment instrument OASIS National Quality Forum home health quality measures Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab national coverage policies AHRQ technical assessment of negative pressure wound therapy devices Comprehensive assessment regarding the development of HCPCS codes for negative pressure wound therapy (sign on) Analysis of the Inpatient Rehabilitation Condition of Participation (COP) on rehab agencies Importance of support personnel and related services under IDEA and ESEA. Development of a Plan to Transition to a Medicare Value-Based Purchasing (VBP) Program for Physician and Other Professional Services Issues Paper (comments) Changes to Medicare payment policies (STATS workgroup), development of short-term alternatives Section 427 of Medicare, Medicaid and SCHIP Benefits Improvement and Protection Act of 2000 (BIPA) Quality Measures Medically Unbelievable Edits (comments) DMEPOS Accreditation AMA Physician Consortium for Performance Improvement EMG performance Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation LCD (comments) Physician Quality Reporting Initiative Provider Enrollment Post Acute Care Issues Post Acute Care Payment Reform Demonstration, including development and testing of CARE tool Development of long term alternatives to the therapy cap - "Developing Outpatient Therapy Alternatives Project" (DOTPA) Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Physician Fee Schedule Update Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) Inpatient Rehab Issues Medicaid Rules Self Referral H.R. 1094- The Medicare Home Health Flexibility Act Inclusion of Physical Therapists in the Medicare & Medicaid Health Information Technology incentives S. 1213- Patient Centered Outcomes Research Act of 2009 H.R. 2068- Medicare Telehealth Enhancement Act of 2009 H.R. 1094- Medicare Home Health Flexibility Act The Addition of a program to the Center for Medicare Services Innovation Center to research direct access models for expanding access to physical therapy for Medicare beneficiaries. Medicare SNF PPS FY 2010 Medicare IRF PPS FY 2010 Medicare Home Health PPS CY 2010 H.R. 3590 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Physician Practice Information Survey (PPIS) H.R. 4371- To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to continue using 2009 Medicare practice expense relative value units for certain cardiology services. H.R. 4872- Health Care & Education Affordability Reconciliation Act H.R. 4851-Continuing Extension Act of 2010 H.R. 4154- American Workers State and Business Relief Act of 2010 H.R. 4662- Lymphedema Diagnosis and Treatment Cost Saving Act of 2010 H.R. 3962- Preservation of Access to Care for Medicare Beneficiaries & Pension Relief Act H.R. 4213- American Jobs, Closing Loopholes and Preventing Outsourcing Act 2011 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule Health Care Truth and Transparency June 2010 Medpac Report to Congress-Aligning Incentives in Medicare H.R. 2575/S.3220 -Prosthetic and Custom Orthotic Parity Act of 2009 H.R. 2479- Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Improvement Act of 2009
National Defense Authorization Act S. 1664- Modify the appointment and grade of the Chief of the Army Medical Specialist Corps
H.R. 3854- Small Business Financing and Investment Act H.R. 43/S. 46- Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Services Act of 2009 H.R. 3962- Affordable Health Care Act for America H.R. 3590- Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Non-discrimination Physician Practice Information Survey Red Flag Rules H.R. 1829/ S. 950 - Medicare Patient Access to Physical Therapists Act of 2009 H.R. 4872- Health Care & Education Affordability Reconciliation Act H.R. 4691-Temporary Extension Act of 2010 H.R. 4851-Continuing Extension Act of 2010 H.R. 4231-Tax Extenders Act of 2010 H.R. 4154- American Workers State and Business Relief Act of 2010 Opt-Out Locum Tenens Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Authority over Health Care Providers/Physical Therapy H.R. 4213- American Jobs, Closing Loopholes and Preventing Outsourcing Act H.R. 3962- Preservation of Access to Care for Medicare Beneficiaries & Pension Relief Act
S. 3217 Restoring American Financial Stability Act
Filing targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
H.R. 1036 - Veterans Physical Therapy Services Improvement Act of 2009 Qualification Standards for PTs in the Department of Veterans Affairs FY 2011 Appropriations; Research and Medical Care Programs S. 1963- Caregivers & Vets Omnibus Health Services Act Traumatic Brain Injury-Treatment Progress in Current Conflicts H.R. 5145- Assuring Quality Care for Veterans Act H.R. 6211 Veterans Back & Spinal Therapy Act H.R. 6123 Veterans Traumatic Brain Injury Rehabilitative Services Improvement Act
S. 3217 Restoring American Financial Stability Act H.R. 4173 Wall St Reform & Consumer Protection Act
H.R. 988/ S 1057 - Physical Therapist Student Loan Repayment Eligibility Act of 2009 H.R. 2891- Access to Frontline Health Care Act H.R. 3590- Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act S. 1652- IDEA Full Funding Act FY 2011 Funding for Loan Forgiveness for Service in Areas of National Need Student Loan Forgiveness for Physical Therapists who Specialize in Geriatric Care H.R. 3578- Everyone Deserves Unconditional Access to Education Act Creation of new office of Specialized Instructional Support Personnel ESEA Re-authorization Recommendations H.R. 6172 Protecting Student Athletes from Concussions Act H.R. 1347 Concussion Treatment & Care Tools Act of 2009 Institute for Education Science Priorities Education Jobs Fund Expanding physical activity & athletic opportunities for individuals with disabilities in our educational institutions Federal Education Program Integrity Affecting Accrediting Agencies
Heart and Stroke Research and Prevention Funding Increased funding for NIH rehabilitation research in federal programs Funding for CDCs FY 2011 core programs FY 2011 Funding for Loan Forgiveness for Service in Areas of National Need HRSA FY 2011 Appropriations Funding for Traumatic Brain Injury H.R. 4899 The Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2010 Education Jobs Fund FY 2012 Congressional Budget FY 2011 302 (b) Allocation for L-HHS-E Funding
H.R. 43/S.46 - Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Services Act of 2009 H.R. 1137 - Athletic Trainers' Equal Access to Medicare Act of 2009 H.R. 1829/ S. 950 - Medicare Patient Access to Physical Therapists Act of 2009 H.R. 1430 - The Medicare Oral Health Rehabilitative Enhancement Act Revisions to the home health assessment instrument OASIS National Quality Forum home health quality measures Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab national coverage policies AHRQ technical assessment of negative pressure wound therapy devices Comprehensive assessment regarding the development of HCPCS codes for negative pressure wound therapy (sign on) Analysis of the Inpatient Rehabilitation Condition of Participation (COP) on rehab agencies Importance of support personnel and related services under IDEA and ESEA. Development of a Plan to Transition to a Medicare Value-Based Purchasing (VBP) Program for Physician and Other Professional Services Issues Paper (comments) Changes to Medicare payment policies (STATS workgroup), development of short-term alternatives Section 427 of Medicare, Medicaid and SCHIP Benefits Improvement and Protection Act of 2000 (BIPA) Quality Measures Medically Unbelievable Edits (comments) DMEPOS Accreditation AMA Physician Consortium for Performance Improvement EMG performance Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation LCD (comments) Physician Quality Reporting Initiative Provider Enrollment Post Acute Care Issues-HHPPS Proposed Rule 2011, SNF Updates 2011 Post Acute Care Payment Reform Demonstration, including development and testing of CARE tool Development of long term alternatives to the therapy cap - "Developing Outpatient Therapy Alternatives Project" (DOTPA) Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Physician Fee Schedule Update Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) Inpatient Rehab Issues Medicaid Rules Self Referral H.R. 1094- The Medicare Home Health Flexibility Act Inclusion of Physical Therapists in the Medicare & Medicaid Health Information Technology incentives S. 1213- Patient Centered Outcomes Research Act of 2009 H.R. 2068- Medicare Telehealth Enhancement Act of 2009 H.R. 1094- Medicare Home Health Flexibility Act The Addition of a program to the Center for Medicare Services Innovation Center to research direct access models for expanding access to physical therapy for Medicare beneficiaries. Medicare SNF PPS FY 2010 Medicare IRF PPS FY 2010 Medicare Home Health PPS CY 2010 H.R. 3590 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Physician Practice Information Survey (PPIS) H.R. 4371- To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to continue using 2009 Medicare practice expense relative value units for certain cardiology services. H.R. 4872- Health Care & Education Affordability Reconciliation Act H.R. 4851-Continuing Extension Act of 2010 H.R. 4154- American Workers State and Business Relief Act of 2010 H.R. 4662- Lymphedema Diagnosis and Treatment Cost Saving Act of 2010 H.R. 3962- Preservation of Access to Care for Medicare Beneficiaries & Pension Relief Act H.R. 4213- American Jobs, Closing Loopholes and Preventing Outsourcing Act 2011 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule Health Care Truth and Transparency Legislative Recommendations for Medicaid & CHIP- RFI June 2010 Medpac Report to Congress-Aligning Incentives in Medicare H.R. 2575/S.3220 -Prosthetic and Custom Orthotic Parity Act of 2009 H.R. 2479- Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Improvement Act of 2009 HIT Rules- Meaningful Use Health Exchanges Proposed Rule Multiple Procedure Payment Reduction In Office Ancillary Services Annual Wellness Visit Rule Extension of Federal Medical Assistance Percentages
H.R. 1032/S422 - HEART for Women Act H.R. 1210 - Arthritis Prevention, Control and Cure Act H.R. 2345- A bill to Amend the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act of 2003 H.R. 3014- Health Information Technology Financing Act of 2009 Prevention Initiatives S. 697- Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act Comparative Effectiveness Physical Therapy involvement on President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports Healthy People 2020 Rehabilitation as an essential benefit in Health Care Reform S. 2741- Rural Telemedicine Enhancing Community Health Act Non-discrimination in Health Care Reform H.R. 3590- Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act H.R. 4872-Health Care & Education Affordability Reconciliation Act H.R. 4662- Lymphedema Diagnosis and Treatment Cost Saving Act of 2010 Access to Affordable Healthcare Reducing Health Disparities Eliminating Arbitrary Limits on Benefits Adequate Healthcare Workforce Eliminate Referral for Profit Expanding HIT incentives Falls Awareness Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness Nomination for National Health Care Workforce Commission Nomination for Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute Board of Governors H.R. 6172 Protecting Student Athletes From Concussions Act H.R. 1347 Concussion Treatment & Care Tools Act of 2009 S. Res. 633 National Falls Prevention Day Supporting the International Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) Patient Rights & Market Reforms H.Res. 1438 The Peripheral Arterial Disease (P.A.D.) Resolution Quality
Filing targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
H.R. 1036 - Veterans Physical Therapy Services Improvement Act of 2009 Qualification Standards for PTs in the Department of Veterans Affairs FY 2011 Appropriations; Research and Medical Care Programs S. 1963- Caregivers & Vets Omnibus Health Services Act Traumatic Brain Injury-Treatment Progress in Current Conflicts H.R. 5145- Assuring Quality Care for Veterans Act
H.R. 1032/S422 - HEART for Women Act H.R. 1210 - Arthritis Prevention, Control and Cure Act H.R. 2345- A bill to Amend the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act of 2003 H.R. 3014- Health Information Technology Financing Act of 2009 Prevention Initiatives S. 697- Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act Comparative Effectiveness Physical Therapy involvement on President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports Healthy People 2020 Rehabilitation as an essential benefit in Health Care Reform S. 2741- Rural Telemedicine Enhancing Community Health Act Non-discrimination in Health Care Reform H.R. 3590- Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act H.R. 4872-Health Care & Education Affordability Reconciliation Act H.R. 4662- Lymphedema Diagnosis and Treatment Cost Saving Act of 2010 Access to Affordable Healthcare Reducing Health Disparities Eliminating Arbitrary Limits on Benefits Adequate Healthcare Workforce Eliminate Referral for Profit Expanding HIT incentives Falls Awareness Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness Nomination for National Health Care Workforce Commission Nomination for Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute Board of Governors
H.R. 3854- Small Business Financing and Investment Act H.R. 43/S. 46- Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Services Act of 2009 H.R. 3962- Affordable Health Care Act for America H.R. 3590- Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Non-discrimination Physician Practice Information Survey Red Flag Rules H.R. 1829/ S. 950 - Medicare Patient Access to Physical Therapists Act of 2009 H.R. 4872- Health Care & Education Affordability Reconciliation Act H.R. 4691-Temporary Extension Act of 2010 H.R. 4851-Continuing Extension Act of 2010 H.R. 4231-Tax Extenders Act of 2010 H.R. 4154- American Workers State and Business Relief Act of 2010 Opt-Out Locum Tenens Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Authority over Health Care Providers/Physical Therapy H.R. 4213- American Jobs, Closing Loopholes and Preventing Outsourcing Act H.R. 3962- Preservation of Access to Care for Medicare Beneficiaries & Pension Relief Act
National Defense Authorization Act S. 1664- Modify the appointment and grade of the Chief of the Army Medical Specialist Corps
H.R. 988/ S 1057 - Physical Therapist Student Loan Repayment Eligibility Act of 2009 H.R. 2891- Access to Frontline Health Care Act H.R. 3590- Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act S. 1652- IDEA Full Funding Act FY 2011 Funding for Loan Forgiveness for Service in Areas of National Need Student Loan Forgiveness for Physical Therapists who Specialize in Geriatric Care H.R. 3578- Everyone Deserves Unconditional Access to Education Act Creation of new office of Specialized Instructional Support Personnel ESEA Re-authorization Recommendations
Filing targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
National Defense Authorization Act S. 1664- Modify the appointment and grade of the Chief of the Army Medical Specialist Corps
H.R. 43/S.46 - Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Services Act of 2009 H.R. 1137 - Athletic Trainers' Equal Access to Medicare Act of 2009 H.R. 1829/ S. 950 - Medicare Patient Access to Physical Therapists Act of 2009 H.R. 1430 - The Medicare Oral Health Rehabilitative Enhancement Act H.R. 2 - Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009 Revisions to the home health assessment instrument OASIS National Quality Forum home health quality measures Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab national coverage policies AHRQ technical assessment of negative pressure wound therapy devices Comprehensive assessment regarding the development of HCPCS codes for negative pressure wound therapy (sign on) Analysis of the Inpatient Rehabilitation Condition of Participation (COP) on rehab agencies Importance of support personnel and related services under IDEA and ESEA. Development of a Plan to Transition to a Medicare Value-Based Purchasing (VBP) Program for Physician and Other Professional Services Issues Paper (comments) Changes to Medicare payment policies (STATS workgroup), development of short-term alternatives Section 427 of Medicare, Medicaid and SCHIP Benefits Improvement and Protection Act of 2000 (BIPA) Quality Measures Medically Unbelievable Edits (comments) DMEPOS Accreditation AMA Physician Consortium for Performance Improvement EMG performance Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation LCD (comments) Physician Quality Reporting Initiative Provider Enrollment Post Acute Care Issues Post Acute Care Payment Reform Demonstration, including development and testing of CARE tool Development of long term alternatives to the therapy cap - "Developing Outpatient Therapy Alternatives Project" (DOTPA) Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Physician Fee Schedule Update Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) Inpatient Rehab Issues Medicaid Rules Self Referral H.R. 1094- The Medicare Home Health Flexibility Act Inclusion of Physical Therapists in the Medicare & Medicaid Health Information Technology incentives S. 1213- Patient Centered Outcomes Research Act of 2009 H.R. 2068- Medicare Telehealth Enhancement Act of 2009 H.R. 1094- Medicare Home Health Flexibility Act The Addition of a program to the Center for Medicare Services Innovation Center to research direct access models for expanding access to physical therapy for Medicare beneficiaries. Medicare SNF PPS FY 2010 Medicare IRF PPS FY 2010 Medicare Home Health PPS CY 2010 H.R. 3962 Affordable Health Care Act for America H.R. 3590 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Physician Practice Information Survey (PPIS) H.R. 4371- To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to continue using 2009 Medicare practice expense relative value units for certain cardiology services. H.R. 4872- Health Care & Education Affordability Reconciliation Act H.R. 4691-Temporary Extension Act of 2010 H.R. 4851-Continuing Extension Act of 2010 H.R. 4231-Tax Extenders Act of 2010 H.R. 4154- American Workers State and Business Relief Act of 2010 H.R. 4662- Lymphedema Diagnosis and Treatment Cost Saving Act of 2010
H.R. 3854- Small Business Financing and Investment Act H.R. 43/S. 46- Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Services Act of 2009 H.R. 3962- Affordable Health Care Act for America H.R. 3590- Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Non-discrimination Physician Practice Information Survey Red Flag Rules H.R. 1829/ S. 950 - Medicare Patient Access to Physical Therapists Act of 2009 H.R. 4872- Health Care & Education Affordability Reconciliation Act H.R. 4691-Temporary Extension Act of 2010 H.R. 4851-Continuing Extension Act of 2010 H.R. 4231-Tax Extenders Act of 2010 H.R. 4154- American Workers State and Business Relief Act of 2010 Opt-Out Locum Tenens
H.R. 988/ S 1057 - Physical Therapist Student Loan Repayment Eligibility Act of 2009 H.R. 2891- Access to Frontline Health Care Act H.R. 3200-Affordable Health Choices Act H.R. 3962- Affordable Health Care Act for America FY 2011 Funding for Loan Forgiveness for Service in Areas of National Need Student Loan Forgiveness for Physical Therapists who Specialize in Geriatric Care H.R. 3590- Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act S. 1652- IDEA Full Funding Act H.R. 3578- Everyone Deserves Unconditional Access to Education Act Creation of new office of Specialized Instructional Support Personnel ESEA Re-authorization Recomendations
Heart and Stroke Research and Prevention Funding Increased funding for NIH rehabilitation research in federal programs Funding for CDCs FY 2011 core programs FY 2011 Funding for Loan Forgiveness for Service in Areas of National Need HRSA FY 2011 Appropriations
Filing targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
H.R. 1032/S422 - HEART for Women Act H.R. 1210 - Arthritis Prevention, Control and Cure Act H.R. 3200- Affordable Health Choices Act H.R. 3962- Affordable Health Care Act for America Prevention Initiatives H.R. 3962- Affordable Health Care Act for America S. 697- Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act H.R. 2345- A bill to Amend the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act of 2003 H.R. 3014- Health Information Technology Financing Act of 2009 Comparative Effectiveness Physical Therapy involvement on President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports Healthy People 2020 Rehabilitation as an essential benefit in Health Care Reform S. 2741- Rural Telemedicine Enhancing Community Health Act Non-discrimination in Health Care Reform H.R. 3590- Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act H.R. 4872-Health Care & Education Affordability Reconciliation Act H.R. 4662- Lymphedema Diagnosis and Treatment Cost Saving Act of 2010 Access to Affordable Healthcare Reducing Health Disparities Eliminating Arbitrary Limits on Benefits Adequate Healthcare Workforce Eliminate Referral for Profit Expanding HIT incentives Falls Awareness Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness
H.R. 3854- Small Business Financing and Investment Act H.R. 43/S. 46- Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Services Act of 2009 H.R. 3962- Affordable Health Care Act for America H.R. 3590- Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Non-discrimination Physician Practice Information Survey Red Flag Rules H.R. 1829/ S. 950 - Medicare Patient Access to Physical Therapists Act of 2009 H.R. 4872- Health Care & Education Affordability Reconciliation Act H.R. 4691-Temporary Extension Act of 2010 H.R. 4851-Continuing Extension Act of 2010 H.R. 4231-Tax Extenders Act of 2010 H.R. 4154- American Workers State and Business Relief Act of 2010 Opt-Out Locum Tenens
Heart and Stroke Research and Prevention Funding Increased funding for NIH rehabilitation research in federal programs Funding for CDCs FY 2011 core programs FY 2011 Funding for Loan Forgiveness for Service in Areas of National Need HRSA FY 2011 Appropriations
H.R. 1036 - Veterans Physical Therapy Services Improvement Act of 2009 Qualification Standards for PTs in the Department of Veterans Affairs FY 2011 Appropriations; Research and Medical Care Programs
H.R. 43/S.46 - Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Services Act of 2009 H.R. 1137 - Athletic Trainers' Equal Access to Medicare Act of 2009 H.R. 1829/ S. 950 - Medicare Patient Access to Physical Therapists Act of 2009 H.R. 1430 - The Medicare Oral Health Rehabilitative Enhancement Act H.R. 2 - Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009 Revisions to the home health assessment instrument OASIS National Quality Forum home health quality measures Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab national coverage policies AHRQ technical assessment of negative pressure wound therapy devices Comprehensive assessment regarding the development of HCPCS codes for negative pressure wound therapy (sign on) Analysis of the Inpatient Rehabilitation Condition of Participation (COP) on rehab agencies Importance of support personnel and related services under IDEA and ESEA. Development of a Plan to Transition to a Medicare Value-Based Purchasing (VBP) Program for Physician and Other Professional Services Issues Paper (comments) Changes to Medicare payment policies (STATS workgroup), development of short-term alternatives Section 427 of Medicare, Medicaid and SCHIP Benefits Improvement and Protection Act of 2000 (BIPA) Quality Measures Medically Unbelievable Edits (comments) DMEPOS Accreditation AMA Physician Consortium for Performance Improvement EMG performance Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation LCD (comments) Physician Quality Reporting Initiative Provider Enrollment Post Acute Care Issues Post Acute Care Payment Reform Demonstration, including development and testing of CARE tool Development of long term alternatives to the therapy cap - "Developing Outpatient Therapy Alternatives Project" (DOTPA) Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Physician Fee Schedule Update Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) Inpatient Rehab Issues Medicaid Rules Self Referral H.R. 1094- The Medicare Home Health Flexibility Act Inclusion of Physical Therapists in the Medicare & Medicaid Health Information Technology incentives S. 1213- Patient Centered Outcomes Research Act of 2009 H.R. 2068- Medicare Telehealth Enhancement Act of 2009 H.R. 1094- Medicare Home Health Flexibility Act The Addition of a program to the Center for Medicare Services Innovation Center to research direct access models for expanding access to physical therapy for Medicare beneficiaries. Medicare SNF PPS FY 2010 Medicare IRF PPS FY 2010 Medicare Home Health PPS CY 2010 H.R. 3962 Affordable Health Care Act for America H.R. 3590 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Physician Practice Information Survey (PPIS) H.R. 4371- To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to continue using 2009 Medicare practice expense relative value units for certain cardiology services. H.R. 4872- Health Care & Education Affordability Reconciliation Act H.R. 4691-Temporary Extension Act of 2010 H.R. 4851-Continuing Extension Act of 2010 H.R. 4231-Tax Extenders Act of 2010 H.R. 4154- American Workers State and Business Relief Act of 2010 H.R. 4662- Lymphedema Diagnosis and Treatment Cost Saving Act of 2010
Filing targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
H.R. 1036 - Veterans Physical Therapy Services Improvement Act of 2009 Qualification Standards for PTs in the Department of Veterans Affairs FY 2011 Appropriations; Research and Medical Care Programs
H.R. 988/ S 1057 - Physical Therapist Student Loan Repayment Eligibility Act of 2009 H.R. 2891- Access to Frontline Health Care Act H.R. 3200-Affordable Health Choices Act H.R. 3962- Affordable Health Care Act for America FY 2011 Funding for Loan Forgiveness for Service in Areas of National Need Student Loan Forgiveness for Physical Therapists who Specialize in Geriatric Care H.R. 3590- Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act S. 1652- IDEA Full Funding Act H.R. 3578- Everyone Deserves Unconditional Access to Education Act Creation of new office of Specialized Instructional Support Personnel ESEA Re-authorization Recomendations
National Defense Authorization Act S. 1664- Modify the appointment and grade of the Chief of the Army Medical Specialist Corps
H.R. 43/S.46 - Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Services Act of 2009 H.R. 1137 - Athletic Trainers' Equal Access to Medicare Act of 2009 H.R. 1829/ S. 950 - Medicare Patient Access to Physical Therapists Act of 2009 H.R. 1430 - The Medicare Oral Health Rehabilitative Enhancement Act H.R. 2 - Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009 Revisions to the home health assessment instrument OASIS National Quality Forum home health quality measures Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab national coverage policies AHRQ technical assessment of negative pressure wound therapy devices Comprehensive assessment regarding the development of HCPCS codes for negative pressure wound therapy (sign on) Analysis of the Inpatient Rehabilitation Condition of Participation (COP) on rehab agencies Importance of support personnel and related services under IDEA and ESEA. Development of a Plan to Transition to a Medicare Value-Based Purchasing (VBP) Program for Physician and Other Professional Services Issues Paper (comments) Changes to Medicare payment policies (STATS workgroup), development of short-term alternatives Section 427 of Medicare, Medicaid and SCHIP Benefits Improvement and Protection Act of 2000 (BIPA) Quality Measures Medically Unbelievable Edits (comments) DMEPOS Accreditation AMA Physician Consortium for Performance Improvement EMG performance Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation LCD (comments) Physician Quality Reporting Initiative Provider Enrollment Post Acute Care Issues Post Acute Care Payment Reform Demonstration, including development and testing of CARE tool Development of long term alternatives to the therapy cap - "Developing Outpatient Therapy Alternatives Project" (DOTPA) Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Physician Fee Schedule Update Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) Inpatient Rehab Issues Medicaid Rules Self Referral H.R. 1094- The Medicare Home Health Flexibility Act Inclusion of Physical Therapists in the Medicare & Medicaid Health Information Technology incentives S. 1213- Patient Centered Outcomes Research Act of 2009 H.R. 2068- Medicare Telehealth Enhancement Act of 2009 H.R. 1094- Medicare Home Health Flexibility Act The Addition of a program to the Center for Medicare Services Innovation Center to research direct access models for expanding access to physical therapy for Medicare beneficiaries. Medicare SNF PPS FY 2010 Medicare IRF PPS FY 2010 Medicare Home Health PPS CY 2010 H.R. 3962 Affordable Health Care Act for America H.R. 3590 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Physician Practice Information Survey (PPIS) H.R. 4371- To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to continue using 2009 Medicare practice expense relative value units for certain cardiology services. H.R. 4872- Health Care & Education Affordability Reconciliation Act H.R. 4691-Temporary Extension Act of 2010 H.R. 4851-Continuing Extension Act of 2010 H.R. 4231-Tax Extenders Act of 2010 H.R. 4154- American Workers State and Business Relief Act of 2010 H.R. 4662- Lymphedema Diagnosis and Treatment Cost Saving Act of 2010
H.R. 1032/S422 - HEART for Women Act H.R. 1210 - Arthritis Prevention, Control and Cure Act H.R. 3200- Affordable Health Choices Act H.R. 3962- Affordable Health Care Act for America Prevention Initiatives H.R. 3962- Affordable Health Care Act for America S. 697- Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act H.R. 2345- A bill to Amend the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act of 2003 H.R. 3014- Health Information Technology Financing Act of 2009 Comparative Effectiveness Physical Therapy involvement on President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports Healthy People 2020 Rehabilitation as an essential benefit in Health Care Reform S. 2741- Rural Telemedicine Enhancing Community Health Act Non-discrimination in Health Care Reform H.R. 3590- Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act H.R. 4872-Health Care & Education Affordability Reconciliation Act H.R. 4662- Lymphedema Diagnosis and Treatment Cost Saving Act of 2010 Access to Affordable Healthcare Reducing Health Disparities Eliminating Arbitrary Limits on Benefits Adequate Healthcare Workforce Eliminate Referral for Profit Expanding HIT incentives Falls Awareness Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness
Filing targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
HR 43/S.46 - Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Services Act of 2009 HR 1137 - Athletic Trainers' Equal Access to Medicare Act of 2009 HR 1829 - Medicare Patient Access to Physical Therapists Act of 2009 HR 1430 - The Medicare Oral Health Rehabilitative Enhancement Act HR 2 - Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009 Revisions to the home health assessment instrument OASIS National Quality Forum home health quality measures (comments) Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab national coverage policies AHRQ technical assessment of negative pressure wound therapy devices Implementation of the classification criteria for inpatient rehab facilities known as the 75 percent rule (comments) Home Health assessment instrument known as OASIS C (comments) National Coverage Determination regarding pulmonary rehab and expansion of a current national coverage determination on Cardiac Rehab (comments) Comprehensive assessment regarding the development of HCPCS codes for negative pressure wound therapy (sign on) Analysis and Alternatives to the Inpatient Rehabilitation 75 percent rule (recommendations) Condition of Participation (COP) on rehab agencies Importance of support personnel and related services under IDEA and ESEA. Development of a Plan to Transition to a Medicare Value-Based Purchasing (VBP) Program for Physician and Other Professional Services Issues Paper (comments) Changes to Medicare payment policies (STATS workgroup) Section 427 of Medicare, Medicaid and SCHIP Benefits Improvement and Protection Act of 2000 (BIPA) Quality Measures Medically Unbelievable Edits (comments) DMEPOS Accreditation AMA Physician Consortium for Performance Improvement EMG performance Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation LCD (comments) Physician Quality Reporting Initiative Provider Enrollment Post Acute Care Issues Post Acute Care Payment Reform Demonstration, including development and testing of CARE tool Development of long term alternatives to the therapy cap - "Developing Outpatient Therapy Alternatives Project" (DOTPA) Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Physician Fee Schedule Update Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) Inpatient Rehab Issues Medicaid Rules- Definition of Outpatient Hospital Services Self Referral HR 1094- The Medicare Home Health Flexibility Act Inclusion of Physical Therapists in the Medicare & Medicaid Health Information Technology incentives
HR 1032/S422 - HEART for Women Act HR 1210 - Arthritis Prevention, Control and Cure Act HR 307 - Christopher and Dana Reeve Paralysis Act S 22 - Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 Prevention Initiatives HR 3200- Affordable Health Choices Act Senate Legislation- Affordable Health Choices Act S 697- Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act HR 2345- A bill to Amend the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act of 2003 HR 3014- Health Information Technology Financing Act of 2009 Comparative Effectiveness
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
HR 1 - The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Redesigning Agency Infrastructures to Enhance Disability/Rehabilitation Policy and Research (sign on) Increased funding for NIH rehabilitation research in federal programs FY 2010 Funding for Loan Forgiveness for Service in Areas of National Need Funding for CDCs FY 2010 core programs
HR 988/ S 1057 - Physical Therapist Student Loan Repayment Eligibility Act of 2009 HR 2891- Access to Frontline Health Care Act HR 3200-Affordable Health Choices Act Senate Legislation- Affordable Health Choices Act Comments on proposed priorities for NIDRRs RRTC's and RERCs. FY 2010 Funding for Loan Forgiveness for Service in Areas of National Need
HR 43/S.46 - Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Services Act of 2009 HR 1137 - Athletic Trainers' Equal Access to Medicare Act of 2009 HR 1829 - Medicare Patient Access to Physical Therapists Act of 2009 HR 1430 - The Medicare Oral Health Rehabilitative Enhancement Act HR 2 - Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009 Revisions to the home health assessment instrument OASIS National Quality Forum home health quality measures (comments) Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab national coverage policies AHRQ technical assessment of negative pressure wound therapy devices Implementation of the classification criteria for inpatient rehab facilities known as the 75 percent rule (comments) Home Health assessment instrument known as OASIS C (comments) National Coverage Determination regarding pulmonary rehab and expansion of a current national coverage determination on Cardiac Rehab (comments) Comprehensive assessment regarding the development of HCPCS codes for negative pressure wound therapy (sign on) Analysis and Alternatives to the Inpatient Rehabilitation 75 percent rule (recommendations) Condition of Participation (COP) on rehab agencies Importance of support personnel and related services under IDEA and ESEA. Development of a Plan to Transition to a Medicare Value-Based Purchasing (VBP) Program for Physician and Other Professional Services Issues Paper (comments) Changes to Medicare payment policies (STATS workgroup) Section 427 of Medicare, Medicaid and SCHIP Benefits Improvement and Protection Act of 2000 (BIPA) Quality Measures Medically Unbelievable Edits (comments) DMEPOS Accreditation AMA Physician Consortium for Performance Improvement EMG performance Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation LCD (comments) Physician Quality Reporting Initiative Provider Enrollment Post Acute Care Issues Post Acute Care Payment Reform Demonstration, including development and testing of CARE tool Development of long term alternatives to the therapy cap - "Developing Outpatient Therapy Alternatives Project" (DOTPA) Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Physician Fee Schedule Update Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) Inpatient Rehab Issues Medicaid Rules- Definition of Outpatient Hospital Services Self Referral HR 1094- The Medicare Home Health Flexibility Act Inclusion of Physical Therapists in the Medicare & Medicaid Health Information Technology incentives
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
HR 1 - The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Redesigning Agency Infrastructures to Enhance Disability/Rehabilitation Policy and Research (sign on) Increased funding for NIH rehabilitation research in federal programs FY 2010 Funding for Loan Forgiveness for Service in Areas of National Need Funding for CDCs FY 2010 core programs
HR 988/ S 1057 - Physical Therapist Student Loan Repayment Eligibility Act of 2009 HR 2891- Access to Frontline Health Care Act HR 3200-Affordable Health Choices Act Senate Legislation- Affordable Health Choices Act Comments on proposed priorities for NIDRRs RRTC's and RERCs. FY 2010 Funding for Loan Forgiveness for Service in Areas of National Need
HR 1032/S422 - HEART for Women Act HR 1210 - Arthritis Prevention, Control and Cure Act HR 307 - Christopher and Dana Reeve Paralysis Act S 22 - Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 Prevention Initiatives HR 3200- Affordable Health Choices Act Senate Legislation- Affordable Health Choices Act S 697- Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act HR 2345- A bill to Amend the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act of 2003 HR 3014- Health Information Technology Financing Act of 2009 Comparative Effectiveness
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
H.R. 988/ S 1057 - Physical Therapist Student Loan Repayment Eligibility Act of 2009 H.R. 2891- Access to Frontline Health Care Act H.R. 3200-Affordable Health Choices Act H.R. 3962- Affordable Health Care Act for America FY 2010 Funding for Loan Forgiveness for Service in Areas of National Need Student Loan Forgiveness for Physical Therapists who Specialize in Geriatric Care Provider Non-discrimination H.R. 3590- Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act S. 1652- IDEA Full Funding Act H.R. 3578- Everyone Deserves Unconditional Access to Education Act Creation of new office of Specialized Instructional Support Personnel ESEA Re-authorization Reccomendations
H.R. 3854- Small Business Financing and Investment Act H.R. 43/S. 46- Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Services Act of 2009 H.R. 3962- Affordable Health Care Act for America H.R. 3590- Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Non-discrimination Physician Practice Information Survey Red Flag Rules H.R. 1829/ S. 950 - Medicare Patient Access to Physical Therapists Act of 2009
Redesigning Agency Infrastructures to Enhance Disability/Rehabilitation Policy and Research (sign on) Increased funding for NIH rehabilitation research in federal programs Funding for CDCs FY 2010 core programs FY 2010Funding for Loan Forgiveness for Service in Areas of National Need
H.R. 43/S.46 - Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Services Act of 2009 H.R. 1137 - Athletic Trainers' Equal Access to Medicare Act of 2009 H.R. 1829/ S. 950 - Medicare Patient Access to Physical Therapists Act of 2009 H.R. 1430 - The Medicare Oral Health Rehabilitative Enhancement Act H.R. 2 - Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009 Revisions to the home health assessment instrument OASIS National Quality Forum home health quality measures (comments) Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab national coverage policies AHRQ technical assessment of negative pressure wound therapy devices Implementation of the classification criteria for inpatient rehab facilities known as the 60 percent rule (comments) Home Health assessment instrument known as OASIS C (comments) Comprehensive assessment regarding the development of HCPCS codes for negative pressure wound therapy (sign on) Analysis and Alternatives to the Inpatient Rehabilitation 60 percent rule (recommendations) Condition of Participation (COP) on rehab agencies Importance of support personnel and related services under IDEA and ESEA. Development of a Plan to Transition to a Medicare Value-Based Purchasing (VBP) Program for Physician and Other Professional Services Issues Paper (comments) Changes to Medicare payment policies (STATS workgroup), development of short-term alternatives Section 427 of Medicare, Medicaid and SCHIP Benefits Improvement and Protection Act of 2000 (BIPA) Quality Measures Medically Unbelievable Edits (comments) DMEPOS Accreditation AMA Physician Consortium for Performance Improvement EMG performance Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation LCD (comments) Physician Quality Reporting Initiative Provider Enrollment Post Acute Care Issues Post Acute Care Payment Reform Demonstration, including development and testing of CARE tool Development of long term alternatives to the therapy cap - "Developing Outpatient Therapy Alternatives Project" (DOTPA) Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Physician Fee Schedule Update Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) Inpatient Rehab Issues Medicaid Rules- Definition of Outpatient Hospital Services Self Referral H.R. 1094- The Medicare Home Health Flexibility Act Inclusion of Physical Therapists in the Medicare & Medicaid Health Information Technology incentives S. 1213- Patient Centered Outcomes Research Act of 2009 H.R. 2068- Medicare Telehealth Enhancement Act of 2009 H.R. 1094- Medicare Home Health Flexibility Act The Addition of a program to the Center for Medicare Services Innovation Center to research direct access models for expanding access to physical therapy for Medicare beneficiaries in rural areas. Medicare SNF PPS FY 2010 Proposed Rule (comments) Medicare IRF PPS FY 2010 Proposed Rule (comments) Medicare Home Health PPS CY 2010 Proposed rule (comments) Health Information Technology H.R. 3962 Affordable Health Care Act for America H.R. 3590 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Physician Practice Information Survey (PPIS) H.R. 4371- To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to continue using 2009 Medicare practice expense relative value units for certain cardiology services.
National Defense Authorization Act S. 1664- Modify the appointment and grade of the Chief of the Army Medical Specialist Corps
Filing targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
H.R. 1 - The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Redesigning Agency Infrastructures to Enhance Disability/Rehabilitation Policy and Research (sign on) Increased funding for NIH rehabilitation research in federal programs FY 2010 Funding for Loan Forgiveness for Service in Areas of National Need Funding for CDCs FY 2010 core programs
H.R. 988/ S 1057 - Physical Therapist Student Loan Repayment Eligibility Act of 2009 H.R. 2891- Access to Frontline Health Care Act H.R. 3200-Affordable Health Choices Act Senate Legislation- Affordable Health Choices Act Comments on proposed priorities for National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Researches, Rehabilitation Research and Training Centers and Rehabilitation Engineering Research Centers. FY 2010 Funding for Loan Forgiveness for Service in Areas of National Need Student Loan Forgiveness for Physical Therapists who Specialize in Geriatric Care Provider Non-discrimination
H.R. 43/S.46 - Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Services Act of 2009 H.R. 1137 - Athletic Trainers' Equal Access to Medicare Act of 2009 H.R. 1829/ S. 950 - Medicare Patient Access to Physical Therapists Act of 2009 H.R. 1430 - The Medicare Oral Health Rehabilitative Enhancement Act H.R. 2 - Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009 Revisions to the home health assessment instrument OASIS National Quality Forum home health quality measures (comments) Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab national coverage policies AHRQ technical assessment of negative pressure wound therapy devices Implementation of the classification criteria for inpatient rehab facilities known as the 75 percent rule (comments) Home Health assessment instrument known as OASIS C (comments) National Coverage Determination regarding pulmonary rehab and expansion of a current national coverage determination on Cardiac Rehab (comments) Comprehensive assessment regarding the development of HCPCS codes for negative pressure wound therapy (sign on) Analysis and Alternatives to the Inpatient Rehabilitation 75 percent rule (recommendations) Condition of Participation (COP) on rehab agencies Importance of support personnel and related services under IDEA and ESEA. Development of a Plan to Transition to a Medicare Value-Based Purchasing (VBP) Program for Physician and Other Professional Services Issues Paper (comments) Changes to Medicare payment policies (STATS workgroup) Section 427 of Medicare, Medicaid and SCHIP Benefits Improvement and Protection Act of 2000 (BIPA) Quality Measures Medically Unbelievable Edits (comments) DMEPOS Accreditation AMA Physician Consortium for Performance Improvement EMG performance Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation LCD (comments) Physician Quality Reporting Initiative Provider Enrollment Post Acute Care Issues Post Acute Care Payment Reform Demonstration, including development and testing of CARE tool Development of long term alternatives to the therapy cap - "Developing Outpatient Therapy Alternatives Project" (DOTPA) Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Physician Fee Schedule Update Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) Inpatient Rehab Issues Medicaid Rules- Definition of Outpatient Hospital Services Self Referral H.R. 1094- The Medicare Home Health Flexibility Act Inclusion of Physical Therapists in the Medicare & Medicaid Health Information Technology incentives S. 1213- Patient Centered Outcomes Research Act of 2009 H.R. 2068- Medicare Telehealth Enhancement Act of 2009 H.R. 1094- Medicare Home Health Flexibility Act The Addition of a program to the Center for Medicare Services Innovation Center to research direct access models for expanding access to physical therapy for Medicare beneficiaries in rural areas. Medicare SNF PPS FY 2010 Proposed Rule (comments) Medicare IRF PPS FY 2010 Proposed Rule (comments) Medicare Home Health PPS CY 2010 Proposed rule (comments)
Filing targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
HR 1032/S422 - HEART for Women Act HR 1210 - Arthritis Prevention, Control and Cure Act HR 307 - Christopher and Dana Reeve Paralysis Act S 22 - Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 Prevention Initiatives HR 3200- Affordable Health Choices Act Senate Legislation- Affordable Health Choices Act S 697- Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act HR 2345- A bill to Amend the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act of 2003 HR 3014- Health Information Technology Financing Act of 2009 Comparative Effectiveness
HR 988/ S 1057 - Physical Therapist Student Loan Repayment Eligibility Act of 2009 HR 2891- Access to Frontline Health Care Act HR 3200-Affordable Health Choices Act Senate Legislation- Affordable Health Choices Act Comments on proposed priorities for NIDRRs RRTC's and RERCs. FY 2010 Funding for Loan Forgiveness for Service in Areas of National Need
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)