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Medicare Clinical Diagnostic Laboratory Fee Schedule Modernization Act of 2009
Client: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS · Firm: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS
H.R. 1- American Recovery and Reinvestment Act- Stimulus Bill (continued on next page) S. 295 - Medicare Quality and Payment Reform Act of 2009 To improve the quality and efficiency of the Medicare program through measurement of readmission rates and resource use and to develop a pilot program to provide episodic payments to organized groups of multispecialty and multilevel providers of services and suppliers for hospitalization episodes associated with select, high cost diagnoses. Senator Bingaman (D-NM) H.R.1452 - Medicare Clinical Diagnostic Laboratory Fee Schedule Moderization Act of 2009 To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to enter into negotiated rulemaking to modernize the Medicare part B fee schedule for clinical diagnostic laboratory tests and to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to adjust the fee for collecting specimens for clinical diagnostic laboratory tests under the Medicare Program Representative Bart Stupak (D-MI)
Medicare Clinical Diagnostic Laboratory Fee Schedule Modernization Act of 2009
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COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS via COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS
2009 · first_quarter · 1A
H.R. 1: American Recovery and Reinvestment Act S. 295: Medicare Quality and Payment Reform Act of 2009 A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve the quality and efficiency of the Medicare program through measurement of readmission rates and resource use and to develop a pilot program to provide episodic payments to organized groups of multispecialty and multilevel providers of services and suppliers for hospitalization episodes associated with select, high cost diagnoses. H.R.1452: Medicare Clinical Diagnostic Laboratory Fee Schedule Modernization Act of 2009 To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to enter into negotiated rulemaking to modernize the Medicare part B fee schedule for clinical diagnostic laboratory tests and to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to adjust the fee for collecting specimens for clinical diagnostic laboratory tests under the Medicare Program.
Source: Senate LDA
Client: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS · Firm: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS
S. 295 - Medicare Quality and Payment Reform Act of 2009 To improve the quality and efficiency of the Medicare program through measurement of readmission rates and resource use and to develop a pilot program to provide episodic payments to organized groups of multispecialty and multilevel providers of services and suppliers for hospitalization episodes associated with select, high cost diagnoses. Senator Jeff Bingaman (D-NM) (continued on next page) H.R.1452 - Medicare Clinical Diagnostic Laboratory Fee Schedule Moderization Act of 2009 To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to enter into negotiated rulemaking to modernize the Medicare part B fee schedule for clinical diagnostic laboratory tests and to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to adjust the fee for collecting specimens for clinical diagnostic laboratory tests under the Medicare Program. Representative Bart Stupak (D-MI) H.R. 2534 and S. 947 - the Physician Pathology Services Continuity Act of 2009 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the treatment of certain physician pathology services under the Medicare Program. Representative John S. Tanner (D-TN)
Medicare Clinical Diagnostic Laboratory Fee Schedule Modernization Act of 2009
Client: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS · Firm: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS
H.R. 1: American Recovery and Reinvestment Act S. 295: Medicare Quality and Payment Reform Act of 2009 A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve the quality and efficiency of the Medicare program through measurement of readmission rates and resource use and to develop a pilot program to provide episodic payments to organized groups of multispecialty and multilevel providers of services and suppliers for hospitalization episodes associated with select, high cost diagnoses. H.R.1452: Medicare Clinical Diagnostic Laboratory Fee Schedule Modernization Act of 2009 To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to enter into negotiated rulemaking to modernize the Medicare part B fee schedule for clinical diagnostic laboratory tests and to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to adjust the fee for collecting specimens for clinical diagnostic laboratory tests under the Medicare Program.
Physician Pathology Services Continuity Act of 2009
Client: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS · Firm: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS
H.R.2534 & S.947: The Physician Pathology Services Continuity Act of 2009 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the treatment of certain physician pathology services under the Medicare Program.
Physician Pathology Services Continuity Act of 2009
Client: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS · Firm: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS
S. 295 - Medicare Quality and Payment Reform Act of 2009 To improve the quality and efficiency of the Medicare program through measurement of readmission rates and resource use and to develop a pilot program to provide episodic payments to organized groups of multispecialty and multilevel providers of services and suppliers for hospitalization episodes associated with select, high cost diagnoses. Senator Jeff Bingaman (D-NM) (continued on next page) H.R.1452 - Medicare Clinical Diagnostic Laboratory Fee Schedule Moderization Act of 2009 To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to enter into negotiated rulemaking to modernize the Medicare part B fee schedule for clinical diagnostic laboratory tests and to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to adjust the fee for collecting specimens for clinical diagnostic laboratory tests under the Medicare Program. Representative Bart Stupak (D-MI) H.R. 2534 and S. 947 - the Physician Pathology Services Continuity Act of 2009 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the treatment of certain physician pathology services under the Medicare Program. Representative John S. Tanner (D-TN)
Medicare Quality and Payment Reform Act of 2009
Client: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS · Firm: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS
H.R. 1: American Recovery and Reinvestment Act S. 295: Medicare Quality and Payment Reform Act of 2009 A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve the quality and efficiency of the Medicare program through measurement of readmission rates and resource use and to develop a pilot program to provide episodic payments to organized groups of multispecialty and multilevel providers of services and suppliers for hospitalization episodes associated with select, high cost diagnoses. H.R.1452: Medicare Clinical Diagnostic Laboratory Fee Schedule Modernization Act of 2009 To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to enter into negotiated rulemaking to modernize the Medicare part B fee schedule for clinical diagnostic laboratory tests and to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to adjust the fee for collecting specimens for clinical diagnostic laboratory tests under the Medicare Program.
Medicare Quality and Payment Reform Act of 2009
Client: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS · Firm: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS
S. 295 - Medicare Quality and Payment Reform Act of 2009 To improve the quality and efficiency of the Medicare program through measurement of readmission rates and resource use and to develop a pilot program to provide episodic payments to organized groups of multispecialty and multilevel providers of services and suppliers for hospitalization episodes associated with select, high cost diagnoses. Senator Jeff Bingaman (D-NM) (continued on next page) H.R.1452 - Medicare Clinical Diagnostic Laboratory Fee Schedule Moderization Act of 2009 To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to enter into negotiated rulemaking to modernize the Medicare part B fee schedule for clinical diagnostic laboratory tests and to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to adjust the fee for collecting specimens for clinical diagnostic laboratory tests under the Medicare Program. Representative Bart Stupak (D-MI) H.R. 2534 and S. 947 - the Physician Pathology Services Continuity Act of 2009 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the treatment of certain physician pathology services under the Medicare Program. Representative John S. Tanner (D-TN)
Medicare Quality and Payment Reform Act of 2009
Client: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS · Firm: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS
H.R. 1- American Recovery and Reinvestment Act- Stimulus Bill (continued on next page) S. 295 - Medicare Quality and Payment Reform Act of 2009 To improve the quality and efficiency of the Medicare program through measurement of readmission rates and resource use and to develop a pilot program to provide episodic payments to organized groups of multispecialty and multilevel providers of services and suppliers for hospitalization episodes associated with select, high cost diagnoses. Senator Bingaman (D-NM) H.R.1452 - Medicare Clinical Diagnostic Laboratory Fee Schedule Moderization Act of 2009 To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to enter into negotiated rulemaking to modernize the Medicare part B fee schedule for clinical diagnostic laboratory tests and to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to adjust the fee for collecting specimens for clinical diagnostic laboratory tests under the Medicare Program Representative Bart Stupak (D-MI)
21st Century Cancer ALERT (Access to Life-Saving Early detection, Research and Treatment) Act
Client: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS · Firm: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS
S.717-21st Century Cancer Alert: A bill to modernize cancer research, increase access to preventative cancer services, provide cancer treatment and survivorship initiatives, and for other purposes, provisions relating to comprehensive coordinated cancer care; biorepositories. Stillbirth Awareness Act-Increasing the rate of autopsies performed on stillborns for purposes of gathering information to decrease incident rates of stillbirth.
21st Century Cancer ALERT (Access to Life-Saving Early detection, Research and Treatment) Act
Client: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS · Firm: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS
S.717: 21st Century Cancer Act A bill to modernize cancer research, increase access to preventative cancer services, provide cancer treatment and survivorship initiatives, and for other purposes.
21st Century Cancer ALERT (Access to Life-Saving Early detection, Research and Treatment) Act
Client: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS · Firm: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS
S.717 - 21st Century Cancer Alert A bill to modernize cancer research, increase access to preventative cancer services, provide cancer treatment and survivorship initiatives, and for other purposes.
Physician Pathology Services Continuity Act of 2009
Client: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS · Firm: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS
S. 295 - Medicare Quality and Payment Reform Act of 2009 To improve the quality and efficiency of the Medicare program through measurement of readmission rates and resource use and to develop a pilot program to provide episodic payments to organized groups of multispecialty and multilevel providers of services and suppliers for hospitalization episodes associated with select, high cost diagnoses. Senator Jeff Bingaman (D-NM) (continued on next page) H.R.1452 - Medicare Clinical Diagnostic Laboratory Fee Schedule Moderization Act of 2009 To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to enter into negotiated rulemaking to modernize the Medicare part B fee schedule for clinical diagnostic laboratory tests and to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to adjust the fee for collecting specimens for clinical diagnostic laboratory tests under the Medicare Program. Representative Bart Stupak (D-MI) H.R. 2534 and S. 947 - the Physician Pathology Services Continuity Act of 2009 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the treatment of certain physician pathology services under the Medicare Program. Representative John S. Tanner (D-TN)
Physician Pathology Services Continuity Act of 2009
Client: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS · Firm: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS
H.R.2534 & S.947: The Physician Pathology Services Continuity Act of 2009 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the treatment of certain physician pathology services under the Medicare Program.
Physician Pathology Services Continuity Act of 2007
Client: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS · Firm: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS
H.R. 1237- Cytology Proficiency Improvement Act of 2007; H.R. 1105- Physician Pathology Services Continuity Act of 2007; S. 458- Physician Pathology Services Continuity Act of 2007; H. R. 3162- Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act; S. 624- National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program Reauthorization Act of 2007; H.R. 1132 - National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program Reauthorization Act of 2007 (Received in Senate from House); H.R. 2626- Comprehensive HealthCARE (Coverage and Reform Enhancement) Act; H.R. 2860- Health Care Access and Rural Equity (H-CARE) Act of 2007; S. 1605 -Craig Thomas Rural Hospital and Provider Equity Act of 2007; H.R. 506- Health Partnership Through Creative Federalism Act; S. 1693- Wired for Health Care Quality Act
Physician Pathology Services Continuity Act of 2007
Client: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS · Firm: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS
H.R. 1105- Physician Pathology Services Continuity Act of 2007; S. 458- Physician Pathology Services Continuity Act of 2007; H.R. 3453- The Community Clinical Laboratory Fairness in Competition Act of 2007; H.R. 2860- Health Care Access and Rural Equity (H-CARE) Act of 2007; S. 1605 -Craig Thomas Rural Hospital and Provider Equity Act of 2007
Physician Pathology Services Continuity Act of 2007
Client: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS · Firm: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS
Sustainable Growth Rate- Support legislation that would halt Medicare physician payment cuts and support a permanent replacement for the current sustainable growth rate (SGR) that reflects current medical costs. (H.R. 6331 Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008, H.R. 2626, the Comprehensive HealthCARE act of 2007, S.2785, the Save Medicare Act of 2008); Technical Component Grandfather Support legislation that provides a permanent grandfather provision allowing independent laboratories to bill Medicare directly for certain physician pathology services. (H.R. 6331 Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008, H.R. 1105 and S. 458 the Physician Pathology Services Continuity Act of 2007) Competitive Bidding Demonstration Project- Support legislation that would repeal the Medicare Laboratory Competitive Bidding Demonstration project for diagnostic laboratory services. (H.R. 6331 Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008, H.R. 3453, the Community Clinical Laboratory Fairness in Competition Act of 2007, S 2099, the Preserving Access to Laboratory Services Act of 2007) Relative Value Update Reform- Oppose efforts to replace the current relative value review process with a federal advisory committee. Pay for Performance/Physician Quality Reporting Initiative (PQRI)- Ensure pathologists continue to have the option to participate in PQRI program and monitor for any potential harm. Support legislation that establishes and continues a bonus payment program under the PQRI. (H.R. 6331, Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008)
Physician Pathology Services Continuity Act of 2007
Client: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS · Firm: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS
Sustainable Growth Rate- Support legislation that would halt Medicare physician payment cuts and support a permanent replacement for the current sustainable growth rate (SGR) that reflects current medical costs. (H.R. 6331 Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008, H.R. 2626, the Comprehensive HealthCARE act of 2007, S.2785, the Save Medicare Act of 2008); Technical Component Grandfather Support legislation that provides a permanent grandfather provision allowing independent laboratories to bill Medicare directly for certain physician pathology services. (H.R. 6331 Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008, H.R. 1105 and S. 458 the Physician Pathology Services Continuity Act of 2007) Competitive Bidding Demonstration Project- Support legislation that would repeal the Medicare Laboratory Competitive Bidding Demonstration project for diagnostic laboratory services. (H.R. 6331 Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008, H.R. 3453, the Community Clinical Laboratory Fairness in Competition Act of 2007, S 2099, the Preserving Access to Laboratory Services Act of 2007) Relative Value Update Reform- Oppose efforts to replace the current relative value review process with a federal advisory committee. Pay for Performance/Physician Quality Reporting Initiative (PQRI)- Ensure pathologists continue to have the option to participate in PQRI program and monitor for any potential harm. Support legislation that establishes and continues a bonus payment program under the PQRI. (H.R. 6331, Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008)
National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program Reauthorization Act of 2007
Client: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS · Firm: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS
H.R. 1237- Cytology Proficiency Improvement Act of 2007; H.R. 1105- Physician Pathology Services Continuity Act of 2007; S. 458- Physician Pathology Services Continuity Act of 2007; H. R. 3162- Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act; S. 624- National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program Reauthorization Act of 2007; H.R. 1132 - National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program Reauthorization Act of 2007 (Received in Senate from House); H.R. 2626- Comprehensive HealthCARE (Coverage and Reform Enhancement) Act; H.R. 2860- Health Care Access and Rural Equity (H-CARE) Act of 2007; S. 1605 -Craig Thomas Rural Hospital and Provider Equity Act of 2007; H.R. 506- Health Partnership Through Creative Federalism Act; S. 1693- Wired for Health Care Quality Act
National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program Reauthorization Act of 2007
Client: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS · Firm: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS
H.R. 977- Genomic Research and Accessibility Act; S. 976- Genomics and Personalized Medicine Act of 2007; S. 736- Laboratory Test Improvement Act- MED; S. 624- National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program Reauthorization Act of 2007; H.R. 1132 - National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program Reauthorization Act of 2007 (Received in Senate from House); H.R. 2626- Comprehensive HealthCARE (Coverage and Reform Enhancement) Act; H.R. 493- Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2007; S.358- Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2007
Cytology Proficiency Improvement Act of 2008
Client: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS · Firm: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS
H.R. 1237 / S. 2510: The Cytology Proficiency Improvement Act of 2007 - Cytology Proficiency Testing - Support legislation that would modernize and improve an outdated federal proficiency test required by pathologists who examine Pap test to screen for cervical cancer. S. 976: Genomics and Personalized Medicine Act of 2007 - Regulation of Genetic Testing - The CAP supports continued regulation of genetic testing through existing CLIA law. S. 736: The Laboratory Test Improvement Act - Regulation of Genetic Testing - The CAP supports continued regulation of genetic testing through existing CLIA law. H.R. 977: The Genomic Research and Accessibility Act - Gene Patents - Support legislation that prohibits gene patents or exempts lab based personnel from patent violations when performing laboratory developed tests.
Cytology Proficiency Improvement Act of 2008
Client: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS · Firm: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS
H.R. 1237- Cytology Proficiency Improvement Act of 2007; H.R. 1105- Physician Pathology Services Continuity Act of 2007; S. 458- Physician Pathology Services Continuity Act of 2007; H. R. 3162- Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act; S. 624- National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program Reauthorization Act of 2007; H.R. 1132 - National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program Reauthorization Act of 2007 (Received in Senate from House); H.R. 2626- Comprehensive HealthCARE (Coverage and Reform Enhancement) Act; H.R. 2860- Health Care Access and Rural Equity (H-CARE) Act of 2007; S. 1605 -Craig Thomas Rural Hospital and Provider Equity Act of 2007; H.R. 506- Health Partnership Through Creative Federalism Act; S. 1693- Wired for Health Care Quality Act
Cytology Proficiency Improvement Act of 2008
Client: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS · Firm: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS
Cytology Proficiency Testing- Support legislation that would modernize and improve an outdated federal proficiency test required by pathologists who examine Pap test to screen for cervical cancer. (H.R. 1237 and S 2510 both named The Cytology Proficiency Improvement Act of 2007); Regulation of Genetic Testing- The CAP supports continued regulation of genetic testing through existing CLIA law (S. 976, Genomics and Personalized Medicine Act of 2007 and S. 736 the Laboratory Test Improvement Act); Genetic Discrimination- Support legislation banning employers from discrimination based on genetic information. (H.R. 483 and S. 358, both titled the Genetic Information Non Discrimination Act of 2007 and signed into law in spring 2008) Gene Patents- Support legislation that prohibits gene patents or exempts lab based personnel from patent violations when performing laboratory developed tests. (H.R. 977, the Genomic Research and Accessibility Act)
Cytology Proficiency Improvement Act of 2008
Client: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS · Firm: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS
Cytology Proficiency Testing- Support legislation that would modernize and improve an outdated federal proficiency test required by pathologists who examine Pap test to screen for cervical cancer. (H.R. 1237 and S 2510 both named The Cytology Proficiency Improvement Act of 2007); Regulation of Genetic Testing- The CAP supports continued regulation of genetic testing through existing CLIA law (S. 976, Genomics and Personalized Medicine Act of 2007 and S. 736 the Laboratory Test Improvement Act); Genetic Discrimination- Support legislation banning employers from discrimination based on genetic information. (H.R. 483 and S. 358, both titled the Genetic Information Non Discrimination Act of 2007 and signed into law in spring 2008) Gene Patents- Support legislation that prohibits gene patents or exempts lab based personnel from patent violations when performing laboratory developed tests. (H.R. 977, the Genomic Research and Accessibility Act)
Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-cost, Timely Healthcare (HEALTH) Act of 2007
Client: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS · Firm: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS
H.R. 2580- Help, Efficient, Accessible, Low-Cost, Timely, Healthcare Act of 2007; S. 334- Healthy Americans Act
Comprehensive Health Coverage And Reform Enhancement Act of 2007
Client: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS · Firm: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS
Electronic Health Records- Ensure legislation would not adversely impact pathologists and advance the implementation of health IT to modernize health records and improve the delivery of health care (H.R. 2626, the Comprehensive HealthCARE act of 2007, H.R. 6179, the Promoting Health Information Technology Act of 2008, S.1693 and H.R. 3800, the Wired for Health Care Quality Act)
Comprehensive Health Coverage And Reform Enhancement Act of 2007
Client: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS · Firm: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS
H.R. 2626: The Comprehensive HealthCARE Act of 2007 - Ensure access to quality healthcare by providing tax credit for individuals who purchase health insurance. H.R. 6179: The Promoting Health Information Technology Act of 2008 - Electronic Health Records - Ensure legislation would not adversely impact pathologists and advance the implementation of health IT to modernize health records and improve the delivery of health care. H.R. 3800 / S. 1693: The Wired for Health Care Quality Act - Electronic Health Records - Ensure legislation would not adversely impact pathologists and advance the implementation of health IT to modernize health records and improve the delivery of health care.
Comprehensive Health Coverage And Reform Enhancement Act of 2007
Client: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS · Firm: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS
Electronic Health Records- Ensure legislation would not adversely impact pathologists and advance the implementation of health IT to modernize health records and improve the delivery of health care (H.R. 2626, the Comprehensive HealthCARE act of 2007, H.R. 6179, the Promoting Health Information Technology Act of 2008, S.1693 and H.R. 3800, the Wired for Health Care Quality Act)
Comprehensive Health Coverage And Reform Enhancement Act of 2007
Client: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS · Firm: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS
H.R. 1237- Cytology Proficiency Improvement Act of 2007; H.R. 1105- Physician Pathology Services Continuity Act of 2007; S. 458- Physician Pathology Services Continuity Act of 2007; H. R. 3162- Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act; S. 624- National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program Reauthorization Act of 2007; H.R. 1132 - National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program Reauthorization Act of 2007 (Received in Senate from House); H.R. 2626- Comprehensive HealthCARE (Coverage and Reform Enhancement) Act; H.R. 2860- Health Care Access and Rural Equity (H-CARE) Act of 2007; S. 1605 -Craig Thomas Rural Hospital and Provider Equity Act of 2007; H.R. 506- Health Partnership Through Creative Federalism Act; S. 1693- Wired for Health Care Quality Act
Comprehensive Health Coverage And Reform Enhancement Act of 2007
Client: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS · Firm: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS
Sustainable Growth Rate- Support legislation that would halt Medicare physician payment cuts and support a permanent replacement for the current sustainable growth rate (SGR) that reflects current medical costs. (H.R. 6331 Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008, H.R. 2626, the Comprehensive HealthCARE act of 2007, S.2785, the Save Medicare Act of 2008); Technical Component Grandfather Support legislation that provides a permanent grandfather provision allowing independent laboratories to bill Medicare directly for certain physician pathology services. (H.R. 6331 Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008, H.R. 1105 and S. 458 the Physician Pathology Services Continuity Act of 2007) Competitive Bidding Demonstration Project- Support legislation that would repeal the Medicare Laboratory Competitive Bidding Demonstration project for diagnostic laboratory services. (H.R. 6331 Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008, H.R. 3453, the Community Clinical Laboratory Fairness in Competition Act of 2007, S 2099, the Preserving Access to Laboratory Services Act of 2007) Relative Value Update Reform- Oppose efforts to replace the current relative value review process with a federal advisory committee. Pay for Performance/Physician Quality Reporting Initiative (PQRI)- Ensure pathologists continue to have the option to participate in PQRI program and monitor for any potential harm. Support legislation that establishes and continues a bonus payment program under the PQRI. (H.R. 6331, Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008)
Comprehensive Health Coverage And Reform Enhancement Act of 2007
Client: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS · Firm: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS
H.R. 977- Genomic Research and Accessibility Act; S. 976- Genomics and Personalized Medicine Act of 2007; S. 736- Laboratory Test Improvement Act- MED; S. 624- National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program Reauthorization Act of 2007; H.R. 1132 - National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program Reauthorization Act of 2007 (Received in Senate from House); H.R. 2626- Comprehensive HealthCARE (Coverage and Reform Enhancement) Act; H.R. 493- Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2007; S.358- Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2007
Comprehensive Health Coverage And Reform Enhancement Act of 2007
Client: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS · Firm: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS
Sustainable Growth Rate- Support legislation that would halt Medicare physician payment cuts and support a permanent replacement for the current sustainable growth rate (SGR) that reflects current medical costs. (H.R. 6331 Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008, H.R. 2626, the Comprehensive HealthCARE act of 2007, S.2785, the Save Medicare Act of 2008); Technical Component Grandfather Support legislation that provides a permanent grandfather provision allowing independent laboratories to bill Medicare directly for certain physician pathology services. (H.R. 6331 Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008, H.R. 1105 and S. 458 the Physician Pathology Services Continuity Act of 2007) Competitive Bidding Demonstration Project- Support legislation that would repeal the Medicare Laboratory Competitive Bidding Demonstration project for diagnostic laboratory services. (H.R. 6331 Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008, H.R. 3453, the Community Clinical Laboratory Fairness in Competition Act of 2007, S 2099, the Preserving Access to Laboratory Services Act of 2007) Relative Value Update Reform- Oppose efforts to replace the current relative value review process with a federal advisory committee. Pay for Performance/Physician Quality Reporting Initiative (PQRI)- Ensure pathologists continue to have the option to participate in PQRI program and monitor for any potential harm. Support legislation that establishes and continues a bonus payment program under the PQRI. (H.R. 6331, Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008)
Health Care Access and Rural Equity (H-CARE) Act of 2007
Client: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS · Firm: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS
H.R. 1237- Cytology Proficiency Improvement Act of 2007; H.R. 1105- Physician Pathology Services Continuity Act of 2007; S. 458- Physician Pathology Services Continuity Act of 2007; H. R. 3162- Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act; S. 624- National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program Reauthorization Act of 2007; H.R. 1132 - National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program Reauthorization Act of 2007 (Received in Senate from House); H.R. 2626- Comprehensive HealthCARE (Coverage and Reform Enhancement) Act; H.R. 2860- Health Care Access and Rural Equity (H-CARE) Act of 2007; S. 1605 -Craig Thomas Rural Hospital and Provider Equity Act of 2007; H.R. 506- Health Partnership Through Creative Federalism Act; S. 1693- Wired for Health Care Quality Act
Health Care Access and Rural Equity (H-CARE) Act of 2007
Client: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS · Firm: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS
H.R. 1105- Physician Pathology Services Continuity Act of 2007; S. 458- Physician Pathology Services Continuity Act of 2007; H.R. 3453- The Community Clinical Laboratory Fairness in Competition Act of 2007; H.R. 2860- Health Care Access and Rural Equity (H-CARE) Act of 2007; S. 1605 -Craig Thomas Rural Hospital and Provider Equity Act of 2007
Community Clinical Laboratory Fairness in Competition Act of 2007
Client: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS · Firm: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS
Sustainable Growth Rate- Support legislation that would halt Medicare physician payment cuts and support a permanent replacement for the current sustainable growth rate (SGR) that reflects current medical costs. (H.R. 6331 Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008, H.R. 2626, the Comprehensive HealthCARE act of 2007, S.2785, the Save Medicare Act of 2008); Technical Component Grandfather Support legislation that provides a permanent grandfather provision allowing independent laboratories to bill Medicare directly for certain physician pathology services. (H.R. 6331 Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008, H.R. 1105 and S. 458 the Physician Pathology Services Continuity Act of 2007) Competitive Bidding Demonstration Project- Support legislation that would repeal the Medicare Laboratory Competitive Bidding Demonstration project for diagnostic laboratory services. (H.R. 6331 Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008, H.R. 3453, the Community Clinical Laboratory Fairness in Competition Act of 2007, S 2099, the Preserving Access to Laboratory Services Act of 2007) Relative Value Update Reform- Oppose efforts to replace the current relative value review process with a federal advisory committee. Pay for Performance/Physician Quality Reporting Initiative (PQRI)- Ensure pathologists continue to have the option to participate in PQRI program and monitor for any potential harm. Support legislation that establishes and continues a bonus payment program under the PQRI. (H.R. 6331, Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008)
Community Clinical Laboratory Fairness in Competition Act of 2007
Client: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS · Firm: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS
H.R. 1105- Physician Pathology Services Continuity Act of 2007; S. 458- Physician Pathology Services Continuity Act of 2007; H.R. 3453- The Community Clinical Laboratory Fairness in Competition Act of 2007; H.R. 2860- Health Care Access and Rural Equity (H-CARE) Act of 2007; S. 1605 -Craig Thomas Rural Hospital and Provider Equity Act of 2007
Community Clinical Laboratory Fairness in Competition Act of 2007
Client: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS · Firm: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS
Sustainable Growth Rate- Support legislation that would halt Medicare physician payment cuts and support a permanent replacement for the current sustainable growth rate (SGR) that reflects current medical costs. (H.R. 6331 Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008, H.R. 2626, the Comprehensive HealthCARE act of 2007, S.2785, the Save Medicare Act of 2008); Technical Component Grandfather Support legislation that provides a permanent grandfather provision allowing independent laboratories to bill Medicare directly for certain physician pathology services. (H.R. 6331 Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008, H.R. 1105 and S. 458 the Physician Pathology Services Continuity Act of 2007) Competitive Bidding Demonstration Project- Support legislation that would repeal the Medicare Laboratory Competitive Bidding Demonstration project for diagnostic laboratory services. (H.R. 6331 Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008, H.R. 3453, the Community Clinical Laboratory Fairness in Competition Act of 2007, S 2099, the Preserving Access to Laboratory Services Act of 2007) Relative Value Update Reform- Oppose efforts to replace the current relative value review process with a federal advisory committee. Pay for Performance/Physician Quality Reporting Initiative (PQRI)- Ensure pathologists continue to have the option to participate in PQRI program and monitor for any potential harm. Support legislation that establishes and continues a bonus payment program under the PQRI. (H.R. 6331, Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008)
Promoting Health Information Technology Act
Client: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS · Firm: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS
Electronic Health Records- Ensure legislation would not adversely impact pathologists and advance the implementation of health IT to modernize health records and improve the delivery of health care (H.R. 2626, the Comprehensive HealthCARE act of 2007, H.R. 6179, the Promoting Health Information Technology Act of 2008, S.1693 and H.R. 3800, the Wired for Health Care Quality Act)
Promoting Health Information Technology Act
Client: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS · Firm: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS
Electronic Health Records- Ensure legislation would not adversely impact pathologists and advance the implementation of health IT to modernize health records and improve the delivery of health care (H.R. 2626, the Comprehensive HealthCARE act of 2007, H.R. 6179, the Promoting Health Information Technology Act of 2008, S.1693 and H.R. 3800, the Wired for Health Care Quality Act)
Promoting Health Information Technology Act
Client: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS · Firm: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS
H.R. 2626: The Comprehensive HealthCARE Act of 2007 - Ensure access to quality healthcare by providing tax credit for individuals who purchase health insurance. H.R. 6179: The Promoting Health Information Technology Act of 2008 - Electronic Health Records - Ensure legislation would not adversely impact pathologists and advance the implementation of health IT to modernize health records and improve the delivery of health care. H.R. 3800 / S. 1693: The Wired for Health Care Quality Act - Electronic Health Records - Ensure legislation would not adversely impact pathologists and advance the implementation of health IT to modernize health records and improve the delivery of health care.
To authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out certain land exchanges involving small parcels of National Forest System land in the Tahoe National Forest in the State of California, and for other purposes.
Client: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS · Firm: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS
Cytology Proficiency Testing- Support legislation that would modernize and improve an outdated federal proficiency test required by pathologists who examine Pap test to screen for cervical cancer. (H.R. 1237 and S 2510 both named The Cytology Proficiency Improvement Act of 2007); Regulation of Genetic Testing- The CAP supports continued regulation of genetic testing through existing CLIA law (S. 976, Genomics and Personalized Medicine Act of 2007 and S. 736 the Laboratory Test Improvement Act); Genetic Discrimination- Support legislation banning employers from discrimination based on genetic information. (H.R. 483 and S. 358, both titled the Genetic Information Non Discrimination Act of 2007 and signed into law in spring 2008) Gene Patents- Support legislation that prohibits gene patents or exempts lab based personnel from patent violations when performing laboratory developed tests. (H.R. 977, the Genomic Research and Accessibility Act)
To authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out certain land exchanges involving small parcels of National Forest System land in the Tahoe National Forest in the State of California, and for other purposes.
Client: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS · Firm: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS
Cytology Proficiency Testing- Support legislation that would modernize and improve an outdated federal proficiency test required by pathologists who examine Pap test to screen for cervical cancer. (H.R. 1237 and S 2510 both named The Cytology Proficiency Improvement Act of 2007); Regulation of Genetic Testing- The CAP supports continued regulation of genetic testing through existing CLIA law (S. 976, Genomics and Personalized Medicine Act of 2007 and S. 736 the Laboratory Test Improvement Act); Genetic Discrimination- Support legislation banning employers from discrimination based on genetic information. (H.R. 483 and S. 358, both titled the Genetic Information Non Discrimination Act of 2007 and signed into law in spring 2008) Gene Patents- Support legislation that prohibits gene patents or exempts lab based personnel from patent violations when performing laboratory developed tests. (H.R. 977, the Genomic Research and Accessibility Act)
Health Partnership Through Creative Federalism Act
Client: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS · Firm: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS
H.R. 1237- Cytology Proficiency Improvement Act of 2007; H.R. 1105- Physician Pathology Services Continuity Act of 2007; S. 458- Physician Pathology Services Continuity Act of 2007; H. R. 3162- Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act; S. 624- National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program Reauthorization Act of 2007; H.R. 1132 - National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program Reauthorization Act of 2007 (Received in Senate from House); H.R. 2626- Comprehensive HealthCARE (Coverage and Reform Enhancement) Act; H.R. 2860- Health Care Access and Rural Equity (H-CARE) Act of 2007; S. 1605 -Craig Thomas Rural Hospital and Provider Equity Act of 2007; H.R. 506- Health Partnership Through Creative Federalism Act; S. 1693- Wired for Health Care Quality Act
Promoting Health Information Technology Act of 2008
Client: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS · Firm: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS
Electronic Health Records- Ensure legislation would not adversely impact pathologists and advance the implementation of health IT to modernize health records and improve the delivery of health care (H.R. 2626, the Comprehensive HealthCARE act of 2007, H.R. 6179, the Promoting Health Information Technology Act of 2008, S.1693 and H.R. 3800, the Wired for Health Care Quality Act)
Promoting Health Information Technology Act of 2008
Client: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS · Firm: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS
Electronic Health Records- Ensure legislation would not adversely impact pathologists and advance the implementation of health IT to modernize health records and improve the delivery of health care (H.R. 2626, the Comprehensive HealthCARE act of 2007, H.R. 6179, the Promoting Health Information Technology Act of 2008, S.1693 and H.R. 3800, the Wired for Health Care Quality Act)
Promoting Health Information Technology Act of 2008
Client: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS · Firm: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS
H.R. 2626: The Comprehensive HealthCARE Act of 2007 - Ensure access to quality healthcare by providing tax credit for individuals who purchase health insurance. H.R. 6179: The Promoting Health Information Technology Act of 2008 - Electronic Health Records - Ensure legislation would not adversely impact pathologists and advance the implementation of health IT to modernize health records and improve the delivery of health care. H.R. 3800 / S. 1693: The Wired for Health Care Quality Act - Electronic Health Records - Ensure legislation would not adversely impact pathologists and advance the implementation of health IT to modernize health records and improve the delivery of health care.
Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008
Client: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS · Firm: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS
Sustainable Growth Rate- Support legislation that would halt Medicare physician payment cuts and support a permanent replacement for the current sustainable growth rate (SGR) that reflects current medical costs. (H.R. 6331 Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008, H.R. 2626, the Comprehensive HealthCARE act of 2007, S.2785, the Save Medicare Act of 2008); Technical Component Grandfather Support legislation that provides a permanent grandfather provision allowing independent laboratories to bill Medicare directly for certain physician pathology services. (H.R. 6331 Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008, H.R. 1105 and S. 458 the Physician Pathology Services Continuity Act of 2007) Competitive Bidding Demonstration Project- Support legislation that would repeal the Medicare Laboratory Competitive Bidding Demonstration project for diagnostic laboratory services. (H.R. 6331 Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008, H.R. 3453, the Community Clinical Laboratory Fairness in Competition Act of 2007, S 2099, the Preserving Access to Laboratory Services Act of 2007) Relative Value Update Reform- Oppose efforts to replace the current relative value review process with a federal advisory committee. Pay for Performance/Physician Quality Reporting Initiative (PQRI)- Ensure pathologists continue to have the option to participate in PQRI program and monitor for any potential harm. Support legislation that establishes and continues a bonus payment program under the PQRI. (H.R. 6331, Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008)
Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008
Client: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS · Firm: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS
Sustainable Growth Rate- Support legislation that would halt Medicare physician payment cuts and support a permanent replacement for the current sustainable growth rate (SGR) that reflects current medical costs. (H.R. 6331 Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008, H.R. 2626, the Comprehensive HealthCARE act of 2007, S.2785, the Save Medicare Act of 2008); Technical Component Grandfather Support legislation that provides a permanent grandfather provision allowing independent laboratories to bill Medicare directly for certain physician pathology services. (H.R. 6331 Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008, H.R. 1105 and S. 458 the Physician Pathology Services Continuity Act of 2007) Competitive Bidding Demonstration Project- Support legislation that would repeal the Medicare Laboratory Competitive Bidding Demonstration project for diagnostic laboratory services. (H.R. 6331 Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008, H.R. 3453, the Community Clinical Laboratory Fairness in Competition Act of 2007, S 2099, the Preserving Access to Laboratory Services Act of 2007) Relative Value Update Reform- Oppose efforts to replace the current relative value review process with a federal advisory committee. Pay for Performance/Physician Quality Reporting Initiative (PQRI)- Ensure pathologists continue to have the option to participate in PQRI program and monitor for any potential harm. Support legislation that establishes and continues a bonus payment program under the PQRI. (H.R. 6331, Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008)
Medicare Clinical Diagnostic Laboratory Fee Schedule Modernization Act of 2008
Client: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS · Firm: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS
H.R. 6761: Medicare Clinical Diagnostic Lab Fee Schedule Moderization Act of 2008 - Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule - Ensure revised clinical laboratory payment process does not adversely affect pathology practice.
Genomic Research and Accessibility Act
Client: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS · Firm: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS
H.R. 1237 / S. 2510: The Cytology Proficiency Improvement Act of 2007 - Cytology Proficiency Testing - Support legislation that would modernize and improve an outdated federal proficiency test required by pathologists who examine Pap test to screen for cervical cancer. S. 976: Genomics and Personalized Medicine Act of 2007 - Regulation of Genetic Testing - The CAP supports continued regulation of genetic testing through existing CLIA law. S. 736: The Laboratory Test Improvement Act - Regulation of Genetic Testing - The CAP supports continued regulation of genetic testing through existing CLIA law. H.R. 977: The Genomic Research and Accessibility Act - Gene Patents - Support legislation that prohibits gene patents or exempts lab based personnel from patent violations when performing laboratory developed tests.
Genomic Research and Accessibility Act
Client: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS · Firm: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS
Cytology Proficiency Testing- Support legislation that would modernize and improve an outdated federal proficiency test required by pathologists who examine Pap test to screen for cervical cancer. (H.R. 1237 and S 2510 both named The Cytology Proficiency Improvement Act of 2007); Regulation of Genetic Testing- The CAP supports continued regulation of genetic testing through existing CLIA law (S. 976, Genomics and Personalized Medicine Act of 2007 and S. 736 the Laboratory Test Improvement Act); Genetic Discrimination- Support legislation banning employers from discrimination based on genetic information. (H.R. 483 and S. 358, both titled the Genetic Information Non Discrimination Act of 2007 and signed into law in spring 2008) Gene Patents- Support legislation that prohibits gene patents or exempts lab based personnel from patent violations when performing laboratory developed tests. (H.R. 977, the Genomic Research and Accessibility Act)
Genomic Research and Accessibility Act
Client: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS · Firm: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS
H.R. 977- Genomic Research and Accessibility Act; S. 976- Genomics and Personalized Medicine Act of 2007; S. 736- Laboratory Test Improvement Act- MED; S. 624- National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program Reauthorization Act of 2007; H.R. 1132 - National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program Reauthorization Act of 2007 (Received in Senate from House); H.R. 2626- Comprehensive HealthCARE (Coverage and Reform Enhancement) Act; H.R. 493- Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2007; S.358- Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2007
Genomic Research and Accessibility Act
Client: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS · Firm: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS
Cytology Proficiency Testing- Support legislation that would modernize and improve an outdated federal proficiency test required by pathologists who examine Pap test to screen for cervical cancer. (H.R. 1237 and S 2510 both named The Cytology Proficiency Improvement Act of 2007); Regulation of Genetic Testing- The CAP supports continued regulation of genetic testing through existing CLIA law (S. 976, Genomics and Personalized Medicine Act of 2007 and S. 736 the Laboratory Test Improvement Act); Genetic Discrimination- Support legislation banning employers from discrimination based on genetic information. (H.R. 483 and S. 358, both titled the Genetic Information Non Discrimination Act of 2007 and signed into law in spring 2008) Gene Patents- Support legislation that prohibits gene patents or exempts lab based personnel from patent violations when performing laboratory developed tests. (H.R. 977, the Genomic Research and Accessibility Act)
Craig Thomas Rural Hospital and Provider Equity Act of 2007
Client: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS · Firm: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS
H.R. 1237- Cytology Proficiency Improvement Act of 2007; H.R. 1105- Physician Pathology Services Continuity Act of 2007; S. 458- Physician Pathology Services Continuity Act of 2007; H. R. 3162- Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act; S. 624- National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program Reauthorization Act of 2007; H.R. 1132 - National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program Reauthorization Act of 2007 (Received in Senate from House); H.R. 2626- Comprehensive HealthCARE (Coverage and Reform Enhancement) Act; H.R. 2860- Health Care Access and Rural Equity (H-CARE) Act of 2007; S. 1605 -Craig Thomas Rural Hospital and Provider Equity Act of 2007; H.R. 506- Health Partnership Through Creative Federalism Act; S. 1693- Wired for Health Care Quality Act
Craig Thomas Rural Hospital and Provider Equity Act of 2007
Client: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS · Firm: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS
H.R. 1105- Physician Pathology Services Continuity Act of 2007; S. 458- Physician Pathology Services Continuity Act of 2007; H.R. 3453- The Community Clinical Laboratory Fairness in Competition Act of 2007; H.R. 2860- Health Care Access and Rural Equity (H-CARE) Act of 2007; S. 1605 -Craig Thomas Rural Hospital and Provider Equity Act of 2007
Wired for Health Care Quality Act
Client: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS · Firm: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS
H.R. 1237- Cytology Proficiency Improvement Act of 2007; H.R. 1105- Physician Pathology Services Continuity Act of 2007; S. 458- Physician Pathology Services Continuity Act of 2007; H. R. 3162- Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act; S. 624- National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program Reauthorization Act of 2007; H.R. 1132 - National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program Reauthorization Act of 2007 (Received in Senate from House); H.R. 2626- Comprehensive HealthCARE (Coverage and Reform Enhancement) Act; H.R. 2860- Health Care Access and Rural Equity (H-CARE) Act of 2007; S. 1605 -Craig Thomas Rural Hospital and Provider Equity Act of 2007; H.R. 506- Health Partnership Through Creative Federalism Act; S. 1693- Wired for Health Care Quality Act
Wired for Health Care Quality Act
Client: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS · Firm: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS
Electronic Health Records- Ensure legislation would not adversely impact pathologists and advance the implementation of health IT to modernize health records and improve the delivery of health care (H.R. 2626, the Comprehensive HealthCARE act of 2007, H.R. 6179, the Promoting Health Information Technology Act of 2008, S.1693 and H.R. 3800, the Wired for Health Care Quality Act)
Wired for Health Care Quality Act
Client: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS · Firm: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS
Electronic Health Records- Ensure legislation would not adversely impact pathologists and advance the implementation of health IT to modernize health records and improve the delivery of health care (H.R. 2626, the Comprehensive HealthCARE act of 2007, H.R. 6179, the Promoting Health Information Technology Act of 2008, S.1693 and H.R. 3800, the Wired for Health Care Quality Act)
Wired for Health Care Quality Act
Client: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS · Firm: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS
H.R. 2626: The Comprehensive HealthCARE Act of 2007 - Ensure access to quality healthcare by providing tax credit for individuals who purchase health insurance. H.R. 6179: The Promoting Health Information Technology Act of 2008 - Electronic Health Records - Ensure legislation would not adversely impact pathologists and advance the implementation of health IT to modernize health records and improve the delivery of health care. H.R. 3800 / S. 1693: The Wired for Health Care Quality Act - Electronic Health Records - Ensure legislation would not adversely impact pathologists and advance the implementation of health IT to modernize health records and improve the delivery of health care.
Preserving Access to Laboratory Services Act of 2007
Client: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS · Firm: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS
Sustainable Growth Rate- Support legislation that would halt Medicare physician payment cuts and support a permanent replacement for the current sustainable growth rate (SGR) that reflects current medical costs. (H.R. 6331 Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008, H.R. 2626, the Comprehensive HealthCARE act of 2007, S.2785, the Save Medicare Act of 2008); Technical Component Grandfather Support legislation that provides a permanent grandfather provision allowing independent laboratories to bill Medicare directly for certain physician pathology services. (H.R. 6331 Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008, H.R. 1105 and S. 458 the Physician Pathology Services Continuity Act of 2007) Competitive Bidding Demonstration Project- Support legislation that would repeal the Medicare Laboratory Competitive Bidding Demonstration project for diagnostic laboratory services. (H.R. 6331 Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008, H.R. 3453, the Community Clinical Laboratory Fairness in Competition Act of 2007, S 2099, the Preserving Access to Laboratory Services Act of 2007) Relative Value Update Reform- Oppose efforts to replace the current relative value review process with a federal advisory committee. Pay for Performance/Physician Quality Reporting Initiative (PQRI)- Ensure pathologists continue to have the option to participate in PQRI program and monitor for any potential harm. Support legislation that establishes and continues a bonus payment program under the PQRI. (H.R. 6331, Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008)
Preserving Access to Laboratory Services Act of 2007
Client: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS · Firm: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS
Sustainable Growth Rate- Support legislation that would halt Medicare physician payment cuts and support a permanent replacement for the current sustainable growth rate (SGR) that reflects current medical costs. (H.R. 6331 Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008, H.R. 2626, the Comprehensive HealthCARE act of 2007, S.2785, the Save Medicare Act of 2008); Technical Component Grandfather Support legislation that provides a permanent grandfather provision allowing independent laboratories to bill Medicare directly for certain physician pathology services. (H.R. 6331 Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008, H.R. 1105 and S. 458 the Physician Pathology Services Continuity Act of 2007) Competitive Bidding Demonstration Project- Support legislation that would repeal the Medicare Laboratory Competitive Bidding Demonstration project for diagnostic laboratory services. (H.R. 6331 Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008, H.R. 3453, the Community Clinical Laboratory Fairness in Competition Act of 2007, S 2099, the Preserving Access to Laboratory Services Act of 2007) Relative Value Update Reform- Oppose efforts to replace the current relative value review process with a federal advisory committee. Pay for Performance/Physician Quality Reporting Initiative (PQRI)- Ensure pathologists continue to have the option to participate in PQRI program and monitor for any potential harm. Support legislation that establishes and continues a bonus payment program under the PQRI. (H.R. 6331, Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008)
Cytology Proficiency Improvement Act of 2007
Client: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS · Firm: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS
Cytology Proficiency Testing- Support legislation that would modernize and improve an outdated federal proficiency test required by pathologists who examine Pap test to screen for cervical cancer. (H.R. 1237 and S 2510 both named The Cytology Proficiency Improvement Act of 2007); Regulation of Genetic Testing- The CAP supports continued regulation of genetic testing through existing CLIA law (S. 976, Genomics and Personalized Medicine Act of 2007 and S. 736 the Laboratory Test Improvement Act); Genetic Discrimination- Support legislation banning employers from discrimination based on genetic information. (H.R. 483 and S. 358, both titled the Genetic Information Non Discrimination Act of 2007 and signed into law in spring 2008) Gene Patents- Support legislation that prohibits gene patents or exempts lab based personnel from patent violations when performing laboratory developed tests. (H.R. 977, the Genomic Research and Accessibility Act)
Cytology Proficiency Improvement Act of 2007
Client: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS · Firm: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS
H.R. 1237 / S. 2510: The Cytology Proficiency Improvement Act of 2007 - Cytology Proficiency Testing - Support legislation that would modernize and improve an outdated federal proficiency test required by pathologists who examine Pap test to screen for cervical cancer. S. 976: Genomics and Personalized Medicine Act of 2007 - Regulation of Genetic Testing - The CAP supports continued regulation of genetic testing through existing CLIA law. S. 736: The Laboratory Test Improvement Act - Regulation of Genetic Testing - The CAP supports continued regulation of genetic testing through existing CLIA law. H.R. 977: The Genomic Research and Accessibility Act - Gene Patents - Support legislation that prohibits gene patents or exempts lab based personnel from patent violations when performing laboratory developed tests.
Cytology Proficiency Improvement Act of 2007
Client: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS · Firm: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS
Cytology Proficiency Testing- Support legislation that would modernize and improve an outdated federal proficiency test required by pathologists who examine Pap test to screen for cervical cancer. (H.R. 1237 and S 2510 both named The Cytology Proficiency Improvement Act of 2007); Regulation of Genetic Testing- The CAP supports continued regulation of genetic testing through existing CLIA law (S. 976, Genomics and Personalized Medicine Act of 2007 and S. 736 the Laboratory Test Improvement Act); Genetic Discrimination- Support legislation banning employers from discrimination based on genetic information. (H.R. 483 and S. 358, both titled the Genetic Information Non Discrimination Act of 2007 and signed into law in spring 2008) Gene Patents- Support legislation that prohibits gene patents or exempts lab based personnel from patent violations when performing laboratory developed tests. (H.R. 977, the Genomic Research and Accessibility Act)
Save Medicare Act of 2008
Client: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS · Firm: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS
Sustainable Growth Rate- Support legislation that would halt Medicare physician payment cuts and support a permanent replacement for the current sustainable growth rate (SGR) that reflects current medical costs. (H.R. 6331 Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008, H.R. 2626, the Comprehensive HealthCARE act of 2007, S.2785, the Save Medicare Act of 2008); Technical Component Grandfather Support legislation that provides a permanent grandfather provision allowing independent laboratories to bill Medicare directly for certain physician pathology services. (H.R. 6331 Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008, H.R. 1105 and S. 458 the Physician Pathology Services Continuity Act of 2007) Competitive Bidding Demonstration Project- Support legislation that would repeal the Medicare Laboratory Competitive Bidding Demonstration project for diagnostic laboratory services. (H.R. 6331 Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008, H.R. 3453, the Community Clinical Laboratory Fairness in Competition Act of 2007, S 2099, the Preserving Access to Laboratory Services Act of 2007) Relative Value Update Reform- Oppose efforts to replace the current relative value review process with a federal advisory committee. Pay for Performance/Physician Quality Reporting Initiative (PQRI)- Ensure pathologists continue to have the option to participate in PQRI program and monitor for any potential harm. Support legislation that establishes and continues a bonus payment program under the PQRI. (H.R. 6331, Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008)
Save Medicare Act of 2008
Client: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS · Firm: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS
Sustainable Growth Rate- Support legislation that would halt Medicare physician payment cuts and support a permanent replacement for the current sustainable growth rate (SGR) that reflects current medical costs. (H.R. 6331 Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008, H.R. 2626, the Comprehensive HealthCARE act of 2007, S.2785, the Save Medicare Act of 2008); Technical Component Grandfather Support legislation that provides a permanent grandfather provision allowing independent laboratories to bill Medicare directly for certain physician pathology services. (H.R. 6331 Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008, H.R. 1105 and S. 458 the Physician Pathology Services Continuity Act of 2007) Competitive Bidding Demonstration Project- Support legislation that would repeal the Medicare Laboratory Competitive Bidding Demonstration project for diagnostic laboratory services. (H.R. 6331 Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008, H.R. 3453, the Community Clinical Laboratory Fairness in Competition Act of 2007, S 2099, the Preserving Access to Laboratory Services Act of 2007) Relative Value Update Reform- Oppose efforts to replace the current relative value review process with a federal advisory committee. Pay for Performance/Physician Quality Reporting Initiative (PQRI)- Ensure pathologists continue to have the option to participate in PQRI program and monitor for any potential harm. Support legislation that establishes and continues a bonus payment program under the PQRI. (H.R. 6331, Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008)
Healthy Americans Act
Client: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS · Firm: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS
H.R. 2580- Help, Efficient, Accessible, Low-Cost, Timely, Healthcare Act of 2007; S. 334- Healthy Americans Act
Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2007
Client: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS · Firm: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS
Cytology Proficiency Testing- Support legislation that would modernize and improve an outdated federal proficiency test required by pathologists who examine Pap test to screen for cervical cancer. (H.R. 1237 and S 2510 both named The Cytology Proficiency Improvement Act of 2007); Regulation of Genetic Testing- The CAP supports continued regulation of genetic testing through existing CLIA law (S. 976, Genomics and Personalized Medicine Act of 2007 and S. 736 the Laboratory Test Improvement Act); Genetic Discrimination- Support legislation banning employers from discrimination based on genetic information. (H.R. 483 and S. 358, both titled the Genetic Information Non Discrimination Act of 2007 and signed into law in spring 2008) Gene Patents- Support legislation that prohibits gene patents or exempts lab based personnel from patent violations when performing laboratory developed tests. (H.R. 977, the Genomic Research and Accessibility Act)
Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2007
Client: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS · Firm: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS
H.R. 977- Genomic Research and Accessibility Act; S. 976- Genomics and Personalized Medicine Act of 2007; S. 736- Laboratory Test Improvement Act- MED; S. 624- National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program Reauthorization Act of 2007; H.R. 1132 - National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program Reauthorization Act of 2007 (Received in Senate from House); H.R. 2626- Comprehensive HealthCARE (Coverage and Reform Enhancement) Act; H.R. 493- Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2007; S.358- Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2007
Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2007
Client: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS · Firm: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS
Cytology Proficiency Testing- Support legislation that would modernize and improve an outdated federal proficiency test required by pathologists who examine Pap test to screen for cervical cancer. (H.R. 1237 and S 2510 both named The Cytology Proficiency Improvement Act of 2007); Regulation of Genetic Testing- The CAP supports continued regulation of genetic testing through existing CLIA law (S. 976, Genomics and Personalized Medicine Act of 2007 and S. 736 the Laboratory Test Improvement Act); Genetic Discrimination- Support legislation banning employers from discrimination based on genetic information. (H.R. 483 and S. 358, both titled the Genetic Information Non Discrimination Act of 2007 and signed into law in spring 2008) Gene Patents- Support legislation that prohibits gene patents or exempts lab based personnel from patent violations when performing laboratory developed tests. (H.R. 977, the Genomic Research and Accessibility Act)
Physician Pathology Services Continuity Act of 2007
Client: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS · Firm: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS
Sustainable Growth Rate- Support legislation that would halt Medicare physician payment cuts and support a permanent replacement for the current sustainable growth rate (SGR) that reflects current medical costs. (H.R. 6331 Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008, H.R. 2626, the Comprehensive HealthCARE act of 2007, S.2785, the Save Medicare Act of 2008); Technical Component Grandfather Support legislation that provides a permanent grandfather provision allowing independent laboratories to bill Medicare directly for certain physician pathology services. (H.R. 6331 Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008, H.R. 1105 and S. 458 the Physician Pathology Services Continuity Act of 2007) Competitive Bidding Demonstration Project- Support legislation that would repeal the Medicare Laboratory Competitive Bidding Demonstration project for diagnostic laboratory services. (H.R. 6331 Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008, H.R. 3453, the Community Clinical Laboratory Fairness in Competition Act of 2007, S 2099, the Preserving Access to Laboratory Services Act of 2007) Relative Value Update Reform- Oppose efforts to replace the current relative value review process with a federal advisory committee. Pay for Performance/Physician Quality Reporting Initiative (PQRI)- Ensure pathologists continue to have the option to participate in PQRI program and monitor for any potential harm. Support legislation that establishes and continues a bonus payment program under the PQRI. (H.R. 6331, Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008)
Physician Pathology Services Continuity Act of 2007
Client: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS · Firm: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS
Sustainable Growth Rate- Support legislation that would halt Medicare physician payment cuts and support a permanent replacement for the current sustainable growth rate (SGR) that reflects current medical costs. (H.R. 6331 Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008, H.R. 2626, the Comprehensive HealthCARE act of 2007, S.2785, the Save Medicare Act of 2008); Technical Component Grandfather Support legislation that provides a permanent grandfather provision allowing independent laboratories to bill Medicare directly for certain physician pathology services. (H.R. 6331 Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008, H.R. 1105 and S. 458 the Physician Pathology Services Continuity Act of 2007) Competitive Bidding Demonstration Project- Support legislation that would repeal the Medicare Laboratory Competitive Bidding Demonstration project for diagnostic laboratory services. (H.R. 6331 Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008, H.R. 3453, the Community Clinical Laboratory Fairness in Competition Act of 2007, S 2099, the Preserving Access to Laboratory Services Act of 2007) Relative Value Update Reform- Oppose efforts to replace the current relative value review process with a federal advisory committee. Pay for Performance/Physician Quality Reporting Initiative (PQRI)- Ensure pathologists continue to have the option to participate in PQRI program and monitor for any potential harm. Support legislation that establishes and continues a bonus payment program under the PQRI. (H.R. 6331, Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008)
Physician Pathology Services Continuity Act of 2007
Client: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS · Firm: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS
H.R. 1105- Physician Pathology Services Continuity Act of 2007; S. 458- Physician Pathology Services Continuity Act of 2007; H.R. 3453- The Community Clinical Laboratory Fairness in Competition Act of 2007; H.R. 2860- Health Care Access and Rural Equity (H-CARE) Act of 2007; S. 1605 -Craig Thomas Rural Hospital and Provider Equity Act of 2007
Physician Pathology Services Continuity Act of 2007
Client: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS · Firm: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS
H.R. 1237- Cytology Proficiency Improvement Act of 2007; H.R. 1105- Physician Pathology Services Continuity Act of 2007; S. 458- Physician Pathology Services Continuity Act of 2007; H. R. 3162- Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act; S. 624- National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program Reauthorization Act of 2007; H.R. 1132 - National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program Reauthorization Act of 2007 (Received in Senate from House); H.R. 2626- Comprehensive HealthCARE (Coverage and Reform Enhancement) Act; H.R. 2860- Health Care Access and Rural Equity (H-CARE) Act of 2007; S. 1605 -Craig Thomas Rural Hospital and Provider Equity Act of 2007; H.R. 506- Health Partnership Through Creative Federalism Act; S. 1693- Wired for Health Care Quality Act
National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program Reauthorization Act of 2007
Client: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS · Firm: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS
H.R. 1237- Cytology Proficiency Improvement Act of 2007; H.R. 1105- Physician Pathology Services Continuity Act of 2007; S. 458- Physician Pathology Services Continuity Act of 2007; H. R. 3162- Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act; S. 624- National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program Reauthorization Act of 2007; H.R. 1132 - National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program Reauthorization Act of 2007 (Received in Senate from House); H.R. 2626- Comprehensive HealthCARE (Coverage and Reform Enhancement) Act; H.R. 2860- Health Care Access and Rural Equity (H-CARE) Act of 2007; S. 1605 -Craig Thomas Rural Hospital and Provider Equity Act of 2007; H.R. 506- Health Partnership Through Creative Federalism Act; S. 1693- Wired for Health Care Quality Act
National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program Reauthorization Act of 2007
Client: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS · Firm: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS
H.R. 977- Genomic Research and Accessibility Act; S. 976- Genomics and Personalized Medicine Act of 2007; S. 736- Laboratory Test Improvement Act- MED; S. 624- National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program Reauthorization Act of 2007; H.R. 1132 - National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program Reauthorization Act of 2007 (Received in Senate from House); H.R. 2626- Comprehensive HealthCARE (Coverage and Reform Enhancement) Act; H.R. 493- Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2007; S.358- Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2007
Laboratory Test Improvement Act
Client: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS · Firm: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS
Cytology Proficiency Testing- Support legislation that would modernize and improve an outdated federal proficiency test required by pathologists who examine Pap test to screen for cervical cancer. (H.R. 1237 and S 2510 both named The Cytology Proficiency Improvement Act of 2007); Regulation of Genetic Testing- The CAP supports continued regulation of genetic testing through existing CLIA law (S. 976, Genomics and Personalized Medicine Act of 2007 and S. 736 the Laboratory Test Improvement Act); Genetic Discrimination- Support legislation banning employers from discrimination based on genetic information. (H.R. 483 and S. 358, both titled the Genetic Information Non Discrimination Act of 2007 and signed into law in spring 2008) Gene Patents- Support legislation that prohibits gene patents or exempts lab based personnel from patent violations when performing laboratory developed tests. (H.R. 977, the Genomic Research and Accessibility Act)
Laboratory Test Improvement Act
Client: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS · Firm: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS
H.R. 1237 / S. 2510: The Cytology Proficiency Improvement Act of 2007 - Cytology Proficiency Testing - Support legislation that would modernize and improve an outdated federal proficiency test required by pathologists who examine Pap test to screen for cervical cancer. S. 976: Genomics and Personalized Medicine Act of 2007 - Regulation of Genetic Testing - The CAP supports continued regulation of genetic testing through existing CLIA law. S. 736: The Laboratory Test Improvement Act - Regulation of Genetic Testing - The CAP supports continued regulation of genetic testing through existing CLIA law. H.R. 977: The Genomic Research and Accessibility Act - Gene Patents - Support legislation that prohibits gene patents or exempts lab based personnel from patent violations when performing laboratory developed tests.
Laboratory Test Improvement Act
Client: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS · Firm: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS
Cytology Proficiency Testing- Support legislation that would modernize and improve an outdated federal proficiency test required by pathologists who examine Pap test to screen for cervical cancer. (H.R. 1237 and S 2510 both named The Cytology Proficiency Improvement Act of 2007); Regulation of Genetic Testing- The CAP supports continued regulation of genetic testing through existing CLIA law (S. 976, Genomics and Personalized Medicine Act of 2007 and S. 736 the Laboratory Test Improvement Act); Genetic Discrimination- Support legislation banning employers from discrimination based on genetic information. (H.R. 483 and S. 358, both titled the Genetic Information Non Discrimination Act of 2007 and signed into law in spring 2008) Gene Patents- Support legislation that prohibits gene patents or exempts lab based personnel from patent violations when performing laboratory developed tests. (H.R. 977, the Genomic Research and Accessibility Act)
Laboratory Test Improvement Act
Client: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS · Firm: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS
H.R. 977- Genomic Research and Accessibility Act; S. 976- Genomics and Personalized Medicine Act of 2007; S. 736- Laboratory Test Improvement Act- MED; S. 624- National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program Reauthorization Act of 2007; H.R. 1132 - National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program Reauthorization Act of 2007 (Received in Senate from House); H.R. 2626- Comprehensive HealthCARE (Coverage and Reform Enhancement) Act; H.R. 493- Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2007; S.358- Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2007
Genomics and Personalized Medicine Act of 2007
Client: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS · Firm: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS
Cytology Proficiency Testing- Support legislation that would modernize and improve an outdated federal proficiency test required by pathologists who examine Pap test to screen for cervical cancer. (H.R. 1237 and S 2510 both named The Cytology Proficiency Improvement Act of 2007); Regulation of Genetic Testing- The CAP supports continued regulation of genetic testing through existing CLIA law (S. 976, Genomics and Personalized Medicine Act of 2007 and S. 736 the Laboratory Test Improvement Act); Genetic Discrimination- Support legislation banning employers from discrimination based on genetic information. (H.R. 483 and S. 358, both titled the Genetic Information Non Discrimination Act of 2007 and signed into law in spring 2008) Gene Patents- Support legislation that prohibits gene patents or exempts lab based personnel from patent violations when performing laboratory developed tests. (H.R. 977, the Genomic Research and Accessibility Act)
Genomics and Personalized Medicine Act of 2007
Client: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS · Firm: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS
Cytology Proficiency Testing- Support legislation that would modernize and improve an outdated federal proficiency test required by pathologists who examine Pap test to screen for cervical cancer. (H.R. 1237 and S 2510 both named The Cytology Proficiency Improvement Act of 2007); Regulation of Genetic Testing- The CAP supports continued regulation of genetic testing through existing CLIA law (S. 976, Genomics and Personalized Medicine Act of 2007 and S. 736 the Laboratory Test Improvement Act); Genetic Discrimination- Support legislation banning employers from discrimination based on genetic information. (H.R. 483 and S. 358, both titled the Genetic Information Non Discrimination Act of 2007 and signed into law in spring 2008) Gene Patents- Support legislation that prohibits gene patents or exempts lab based personnel from patent violations when performing laboratory developed tests. (H.R. 977, the Genomic Research and Accessibility Act)
Genomics and Personalized Medicine Act of 2007
Client: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS · Firm: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS
H.R. 977- Genomic Research and Accessibility Act; S. 976- Genomics and Personalized Medicine Act of 2007; S. 736- Laboratory Test Improvement Act- MED; S. 624- National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program Reauthorization Act of 2007; H.R. 1132 - National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program Reauthorization Act of 2007 (Received in Senate from House); H.R. 2626- Comprehensive HealthCARE (Coverage and Reform Enhancement) Act; H.R. 493- Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2007; S.358- Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2007
Genomics and Personalized Medicine Act of 2007
Client: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS · Firm: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS
H.R. 1237 / S. 2510: The Cytology Proficiency Improvement Act of 2007 - Cytology Proficiency Testing - Support legislation that would modernize and improve an outdated federal proficiency test required by pathologists who examine Pap test to screen for cervical cancer. S. 976: Genomics and Personalized Medicine Act of 2007 - Regulation of Genetic Testing - The CAP supports continued regulation of genetic testing through existing CLIA law. S. 736: The Laboratory Test Improvement Act - Regulation of Genetic Testing - The CAP supports continued regulation of genetic testing through existing CLIA law. H.R. 977: The Genomic Research and Accessibility Act - Gene Patents - Support legislation that prohibits gene patents or exempts lab based personnel from patent violations when performing laboratory developed tests.
To establish an office to oversee research compliance and assurance within the Veterans Health Administration of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Client: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS · Firm: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS
H.R. 1585- National Defense Authorization Act for FY 08; H.R 2206- US U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act, 2007; S. 1547- National Defense Authorization Act for FY 08
Prisoner of War/Missing in Action National Memorial Act
Client: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS · Firm: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS
H.R. 1585- National Defense Authorization Act for FY 08; H.R 2206- US U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act, 2007; S. 1547- National Defense Authorization Act for FY 08
To suspend temporarily the duty on Procion Yellow H-EXL.
Client: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS · Firm: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS
Armed Forces Institute of Pathology- The CAP supports legislation that would preserve the key functions of the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology (H.R. 2642, the Supplemental Appropriations Act)
To suspend temporarily the duty on Procion Yellow H-EXL.
Client: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS · Firm: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS
H.R. 2642: The Supplemental Appropriations Act - Armed Forces Institute of Pathology - The CAP supports legislation that would preserve the key functions of the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology.
To suspend temporarily the duty on Procion Yellow H-EXL.
Client: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS · Firm: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS
Armed Forces Institute of Pathology- The CAP supports legislation that would preserve the key functions of the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology (H.R. 2642, the Supplemental Appropriations Act)
To require cigarette products to be placed under or behind the counter in retail sales.
Client: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS · Firm: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS
H.R. 1237- Cytology Proficiency Improvement Act of 2007; H.R. 1105- Physician Pathology Services Continuity Act of 2007; S. 458- Physician Pathology Services Continuity Act of 2007; H. R. 3162- Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act; S. 624- National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program Reauthorization Act of 2007; H.R. 1132 - National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program Reauthorization Act of 2007 (Received in Senate from House); H.R. 2626- Comprehensive HealthCARE (Coverage and Reform Enhancement) Act; H.R. 2860- Health Care Access and Rural Equity (H-CARE) Act of 2007; S. 1605 -Craig Thomas Rural Hospital and Provider Equity Act of 2007; H.R. 506- Health Partnership Through Creative Federalism Act; S. 1693- Wired for Health Care Quality Act
Physician Pathology Services Continuity Act of 2007
Client: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS · Firm: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS
H.R. 1105- Physician Pathology Services Continuity Act of 2007; S. 458- Physician Pathology Services Continuity Act of 2007; H.R. 3453- The Community Clinical Laboratory Fairness in Competition Act of 2007; H.R. 2860- Health Care Access and Rural Equity (H-CARE) Act of 2007; S. 1605 -Craig Thomas Rural Hospital and Provider Equity Act of 2007
Physician Pathology Services Continuity Act of 2007
Client: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS · Firm: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS
H.R. 2626- Comprehensive HealthCARE (Coverage and Reform Enhancement) Act; H.R. 2860- Health Care Access and Rural Equity (H-CARE) Act of 2007; S. 1605 -Craig Thomas Rural Hospital and Provider Equity Act of 2007; H.R. 506- Health Partnership Through Creative Federalism Act; S. 1693- Wired for Health Care Quality Act H.R. 1237- Cytology Proficiency Improvement Act of 2007; H.R. 1105- Physician Pathology Services Continuity Act of 2007; S. 458- Physician Pathology Services Continuity Act of 2007; H. R. 3162- Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act; S. 624- National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program Reauthorization Act of 2007; H.R. 1132 - National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program Reauthorization Act of 2007 (Received in Senate from House);
Physician Pathology Services Continuity Act of 2007
Client: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS · Firm: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS
H.R. 1105- Physician Pathology Services Continuity Act of 2007; S. 458- Physician Pathology Services Continuity Act of 2007; H.R. 3453- The Community Clinical Laboratory Fairness in Competition Act of 2007; H.R. 2860- Health Care Access and Rural Equity (H-CARE) Act of 2007; S. 1605 -Craig Thomas Rural Hospital and Provider Equity Act of 2007
Physician Pathology Services Continuity Act of 2007
Client: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS · Firm: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS
H.R. 1237- Cytology Proficiency Improvement Act of 2007; S. 2510-Cytology Proficiency Improvement Act; H.R. 1105- Physician Pathology Services Continuity Act of 2007; S. 458- Physician Pathology Services Continuity Act of 2007; H. R. 3162- Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act; H.R. 2626- Comprehensive HealthCARE (Coverage and Reform Enhancement) Act; H.R. 2860- Health Care Access and Rural Equity (H-CARE) Act of 2007;
National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program Reauthorization Act of 2007
Client: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS · Firm: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS
H.R. 2626- Comprehensive HealthCARE (Coverage and Reform Enhancement) Act; H.R. 2860- Health Care Access and Rural Equity (H-CARE) Act of 2007; S. 1605 -Craig Thomas Rural Hospital and Provider Equity Act of 2007; H.R. 506- Health Partnership Through Creative Federalism Act; S. 1693- Wired for Health Care Quality Act H.R. 1237- Cytology Proficiency Improvement Act of 2007; H.R. 1105- Physician Pathology Services Continuity Act of 2007; S. 458- Physician Pathology Services Continuity Act of 2007; H. R. 3162- Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act; S. 624- National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program Reauthorization Act of 2007; H.R. 1132 - National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program Reauthorization Act of 2007 (Received in Senate from House);
National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program Reauthorization Act of 2007
Client: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS · Firm: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS
H.R. 493- Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2007; S.358- Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2007 H.R. 977- Genomic Research and Accessibility Act; S. 976- Genomics and Personalized Medicine Act of 2007; S. 736- Laboratory Test Improvement Act- MED; S. 624- National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program Reauthorization Act of 2007; H.R. 1132 - National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program Reauthorization Act of 2007 (Received in Senate from House); H.R. 2626- Comprehensive HealthCARE (Coverage and Reform Enhancement) Act;
Cytology Proficiency Improvement Act of 2008
Client: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS · Firm: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS
H.R. 2626- Comprehensive HealthCARE (Coverage and Reform Enhancement) Act; H.R. 2860- Health Care Access and Rural Equity (H-CARE) Act of 2007; S. 1605 -Craig Thomas Rural Hospital and Provider Equity Act of 2007; H.R. 506- Health Partnership Through Creative Federalism Act; S. 1693- Wired for Health Care Quality Act H.R. 1237- Cytology Proficiency Improvement Act of 2007; H.R. 1105- Physician Pathology Services Continuity Act of 2007; S. 458- Physician Pathology Services Continuity Act of 2007; H. R. 3162- Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act; S. 624- National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program Reauthorization Act of 2007; H.R. 1132 - National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program Reauthorization Act of 2007 (Received in Senate from House);
Cytology Proficiency Improvement Act of 2008
Client: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS · Firm: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS
H.R. 1237- Cytology Proficiency Improvement Act of 2007; S. 2510-Cytology Proficiency Improvement Act; H.R. 1105- Physician Pathology Services Continuity Act of 2007; S. 458- Physician Pathology Services Continuity Act of 2007; H. R. 3162- Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act; H.R. 2626- Comprehensive HealthCARE (Coverage and Reform Enhancement) Act; H.R. 2860- Health Care Access and Rural Equity (H-CARE) Act of 2007;
Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-cost, Timely Healthcare (HEALTH) Act of 2007
Client: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS · Firm: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS
H.R. 2580- Help, Efficient, Accessible, Low-Cost, Timely, Healthcare Act of 2007; S. 334- Healthy Americans Act
Comprehensive Health Coverage And Reform Enhancement Act of 2007
Client: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS · Firm: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS
H.R. 493- Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2007; S.358- Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2007 H.R. 977- Genomic Research and Accessibility Act; S. 976- Genomics and Personalized Medicine Act of 2007; S. 736- Laboratory Test Improvement Act- MED; S. 624- National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program Reauthorization Act of 2007; H.R. 1132 - National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program Reauthorization Act of 2007 (Received in Senate from House); H.R. 2626- Comprehensive HealthCARE (Coverage and Reform Enhancement) Act;
Comprehensive Health Coverage And Reform Enhancement Act of 2007
Client: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS · Firm: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS
H.R. 2626- Comprehensive HealthCARE (Coverage and Reform Enhancement) Act; H.R. 2860- Health Care Access and Rural Equity (H-CARE) Act of 2007; S. 1605 -Craig Thomas Rural Hospital and Provider Equity Act of 2007; H.R. 506- Health Partnership Through Creative Federalism Act; S. 1693- Wired for Health Care Quality Act H.R. 1237- Cytology Proficiency Improvement Act of 2007; H.R. 1105- Physician Pathology Services Continuity Act of 2007; S. 458- Physician Pathology Services Continuity Act of 2007; H. R. 3162- Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act; S. 624- National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program Reauthorization Act of 2007; H.R. 1132 - National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program Reauthorization Act of 2007 (Received in Senate from House);
S.717: 21st Century Cancer Act A bill to modernize cancer research, increase access to preventative cancer services, provide cancer treatment and survivorship initiatives, and for other purposes.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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Chairman's Mark: America's Healthy Future Act of 2009
H.R.2534 & S.947: The Physician Pathology Services Continuity Act of 2009 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the treatment of certain physician pathology services under the Medicare Program.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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2009 · second_quarter · Q2
S.717-21st Century Cancer Alert: A bill to modernize cancer research, increase access to preventative cancer services, provide cancer treatment and survivorship initiatives, and for other purposes, provisions relating to comprehensive coordinated cancer care; biorepositories. Stillbirth Awareness Act-Increasing the rate of autopsies performed on stillborns for purposes of gathering information to decrease incident rates of stillbirth.
S. 295 - Medicare Quality and Payment Reform Act of 2009 To improve the quality and efficiency of the Medicare program through measurement of readmission rates and resource use and to develop a pilot program to provide episodic payments to organized groups of multispecialty and multilevel providers of services and suppliers for hospitalization episodes associated with select, high cost diagnoses. Senator Jeff Bingaman (D-NM) (continued on next page) H.R.1452 - Medicare Clinical Diagnostic Laboratory Fee Schedule Moderization Act of 2009 To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to enter into negotiated rulemaking to modernize the Medicare part B fee schedule for clinical diagnostic laboratory tests and to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to adjust the fee for collecting specimens for clinical diagnostic laboratory tests under the Medicare Program. Representative Bart Stupak (D-MI) H.R. 2534 and S. 947 - the Physician Pathology Services Continuity Act of 2009 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the treatment of certain physician pathology services under the Medicare Program. Representative John S. Tanner (D-TN)
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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H.R. 1- American Recovery and Reinvestment Act- Stimulus Bill (continued on next page) S. 295 - Medicare Quality and Payment Reform Act of 2009 To improve the quality and efficiency of the Medicare program through measurement of readmission rates and resource use and to develop a pilot program to provide episodic payments to organized groups of multispecialty and multilevel providers of services and suppliers for hospitalization episodes associated with select, high cost diagnoses. Senator Bingaman (D-NM) H.R.1452 - Medicare Clinical Diagnostic Laboratory Fee Schedule Moderization Act of 2009 To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to enter into negotiated rulemaking to modernize the Medicare part B fee schedule for clinical diagnostic laboratory tests and to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to adjust the fee for collecting specimens for clinical diagnostic laboratory tests under the Medicare Program Representative Bart Stupak (D-MI)
S.717 - 21st Century Cancer Alert A bill to modernize cancer research, increase access to preventative cancer services, provide cancer treatment and survivorship initiatives, and for other purposes.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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2008 · fourth_quarter · Q4
H.R. 6761: Medicare Clinical Diagnostic Lab Fee Schedule Moderization Act of 2008 - Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule - Ensure revised clinical laboratory payment process does not adversely affect pathology practice.
H.R. 2642: The Supplemental Appropriations Act - Armed Forces Institute of Pathology - The CAP supports legislation that would preserve the key functions of the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology.
H.R. 1237 / S. 2510: The Cytology Proficiency Improvement Act of 2007 - Cytology Proficiency Testing - Support legislation that would modernize and improve an outdated federal proficiency test required by pathologists who examine Pap test to screen for cervical cancer. S. 976: Genomics and Personalized Medicine Act of 2007 - Regulation of Genetic Testing - The CAP supports continued regulation of genetic testing through existing CLIA law. S. 736: The Laboratory Test Improvement Act - Regulation of Genetic Testing - The CAP supports continued regulation of genetic testing through existing CLIA law. H.R. 977: The Genomic Research and Accessibility Act - Gene Patents - Support legislation that prohibits gene patents or exempts lab based personnel from patent violations when performing laboratory developed tests.
H.R. 2626: The Comprehensive HealthCARE Act of 2007 - Ensure access to quality healthcare by providing tax credit for individuals who purchase health insurance. H.R. 6179: The Promoting Health Information Technology Act of 2008 - Electronic Health Records - Ensure legislation would not adversely impact pathologists and advance the implementation of health IT to modernize health records and improve the delivery of health care. H.R. 3800 / S. 1693: The Wired for Health Care Quality Act - Electronic Health Records - Ensure legislation would not adversely impact pathologists and advance the implementation of health IT to modernize health records and improve the delivery of health care.
Filing targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
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Sustainable Growth Rate- Support legislation that would halt Medicare physician payment cuts and support a permanent replacement for the current sustainable growth rate (SGR) that reflects current medical costs. (H.R. 6331 Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008, H.R. 2626, the Comprehensive HealthCARE act of 2007, S.2785, the Save Medicare Act of 2008); Technical Component Grandfather Support legislation that provides a permanent grandfather provision allowing independent laboratories to bill Medicare directly for certain physician pathology services. (H.R. 6331 Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008, H.R. 1105 and S. 458 the Physician Pathology Services Continuity Act of 2007) Competitive Bidding Demonstration Project- Support legislation that would repeal the Medicare Laboratory Competitive Bidding Demonstration project for diagnostic laboratory services. (H.R. 6331 Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008, H.R. 3453, the Community Clinical Laboratory Fairness in Competition Act of 2007, S 2099, the Preserving Access to Laboratory Services Act of 2007) Relative Value Update Reform- Oppose efforts to replace the current relative value review process with a federal advisory committee. Pay for Performance/Physician Quality Reporting Initiative (PQRI)- Ensure pathologists continue to have the option to participate in PQRI program and monitor for any potential harm. Support legislation that establishes and continues a bonus payment program under the PQRI. (H.R. 6331, Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008)
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2008 · second_quarter · Q2
Cytology Proficiency Testing- Support legislation that would modernize and improve an outdated federal proficiency test required by pathologists who examine Pap test to screen for cervical cancer. (H.R. 1237 and S 2510 both named The Cytology Proficiency Improvement Act of 2007); Regulation of Genetic Testing- The CAP supports continued regulation of genetic testing through existing CLIA law (S. 976, Genomics and Personalized Medicine Act of 2007 and S. 736 the Laboratory Test Improvement Act); Genetic Discrimination- Support legislation banning employers from discrimination based on genetic information. (H.R. 483 and S. 358, both titled the Genetic Information Non Discrimination Act of 2007 and signed into law in spring 2008) Gene Patents- Support legislation that prohibits gene patents or exempts lab based personnel from patent violations when performing laboratory developed tests. (H.R. 977, the Genomic Research and Accessibility Act)
Sustainable Growth Rate- Support legislation that would halt Medicare physician payment cuts and support a permanent replacement for the current sustainable growth rate (SGR) that reflects current medical costs. (H.R. 6331 Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008, H.R. 2626, the Comprehensive HealthCARE act of 2007, S.2785, the Save Medicare Act of 2008); Technical Component Grandfather Support legislation that provides a permanent grandfather provision allowing independent laboratories to bill Medicare directly for certain physician pathology services. (H.R. 6331 Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008, H.R. 1105 and S. 458 the Physician Pathology Services Continuity Act of 2007) Competitive Bidding Demonstration Project- Support legislation that would repeal the Medicare Laboratory Competitive Bidding Demonstration project for diagnostic laboratory services. (H.R. 6331 Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008, H.R. 3453, the Community Clinical Laboratory Fairness in Competition Act of 2007, S 2099, the Preserving Access to Laboratory Services Act of 2007) Relative Value Update Reform- Oppose efforts to replace the current relative value review process with a federal advisory committee. Pay for Performance/Physician Quality Reporting Initiative (PQRI)- Ensure pathologists continue to have the option to participate in PQRI program and monitor for any potential harm. Support legislation that establishes and continues a bonus payment program under the PQRI. (H.R. 6331, Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008)
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H.R. 2580- Help, Efficient, Accessible, Low-Cost, Timely, Healthcare Act of 2007; S. 334- Healthy Americans Act
H.R. 1105- Physician Pathology Services Continuity Act of 2007; S. 458- Physician Pathology Services Continuity Act of 2007; H.R. 3453- The Community Clinical Laboratory Fairness in Competition Act of 2007; H.R. 2860- Health Care Access and Rural Equity (H-CARE) Act of 2007; S. 1605 -Craig Thomas Rural Hospital and Provider Equity Act of 2007
H.R. 1585- National Defense Authorization Act for FY 08; H.R 2206- US U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act, 2007; S. 1547- National Defense Authorization Act for FY 08
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H.R. 1105- Physician Pathology Services Continuity Act of 2007; S. 458- Physician Pathology Services Continuity Act of 2007; H.R. 3453- The Community Clinical Laboratory Fairness in Competition Act of 2007; H.R. 2860- Health Care Access and Rural Equity (H-CARE) Act of 2007; S. 1605 -Craig Thomas Rural Hospital and Provider Equity Act of 2007
S. 244-Healthy Mothers and Healthy Babies Rural Access to Care Act
H.R. 1237- Cytology Proficiency Improvement Act of 2007; S. 2510-Cytology Proficiency Improvement Act; H.R. 1105- Physician Pathology Services Continuity Act of 2007; S. 458- Physician Pathology Services Continuity Act of 2007; H. R. 3162- Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act; H.R. 2626- Comprehensive HealthCARE (Coverage and Reform Enhancement) Act; H.R. 2860- Health Care Access and Rural Equity (H-CARE) Act of 2007;
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Filing targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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H.R. 2626- Comprehensive HealthCARE (Coverage and Reform Enhancement) Act; H.R. 2860- Health Care Access and Rural Equity (H-CARE) Act of 2007; S. 1605 -Craig Thomas Rural Hospital and Provider Equity Act of 2007; H.R. 506- Health Partnership Through Creative Federalism Act; S. 1693- Wired for Health Care Quality Act H.R. 1237- Cytology Proficiency Improvement Act of 2007; H.R. 1105- Physician Pathology Services Continuity Act of 2007; S. 458- Physician Pathology Services Continuity Act of 2007; H. R. 3162- Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act; S. 624- National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program Reauthorization Act of 2007; H.R. 1132 - National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program Reauthorization Act of 2007 (Received in Senate from House);
H.R. 1585- National Defense Authorization Act for FY 08; H.R 2206- US U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act, 2007; S. 1547- National Defense Authorization Act for FY 08
Cytology Proficiency Testing- Support legislation that would modernize and improve an outdated federal proficiency test required by pathologists who examine Pap test to screen for cervical cancer. (H.R. 1237 and S 2510 both named The Cytology Proficiency Improvement Act of 2007); Regulation of Genetic Testing- The CAP supports continued regulation of genetic testing through existing CLIA law (S. 976, Genomics and Personalized Medicine Act of 2007 and S. 736 the Laboratory Test Improvement Act); Genetic Discrimination- Support legislation banning employers from discrimination based on genetic information. (H.R. 483 and S. 358, both titled the Genetic Information Non Discrimination Act of 2007 and signed into law in spring 2008) Gene Patents- Support legislation that prohibits gene patents or exempts lab based personnel from patent violations when performing laboratory developed tests. (H.R. 977, the Genomic Research and Accessibility Act)
Electronic Health Records- Ensure legislation would not adversely impact pathologists and advance the implementation of health IT to modernize health records and improve the delivery of health care (H.R. 2626, the Comprehensive HealthCARE act of 2007, H.R. 6179, the Promoting Health Information Technology Act of 2008, S.1693 and H.R. 3800, the Wired for Health Care Quality Act)
Armed Forces Institute of Pathology- The CAP supports legislation that would preserve the key functions of the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology (H.R. 2642, the Supplemental Appropriations Act)
Filing targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Electronic Health Records- Ensure legislation would not adversely impact pathologists and advance the implementation of health IT to modernize health records and improve the delivery of health care (H.R. 2626, the Comprehensive HealthCARE act of 2007, H.R. 6179, the Promoting Health Information Technology Act of 2008, S.1693 and H.R. 3800, the Wired for Health Care Quality Act)
Armed Forces Institute of Pathology- The CAP supports legislation that would preserve the key functions of the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology (H.R. 2642, the Supplemental Appropriations Act)
Filing targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
H.R. 977- Genomic Research and Accessibility Act; S. 976- Genomics and Personalized Medicine Act of 2007; S. 736- Laboratory Test Improvement Act- MED; S. 624- National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program Reauthorization Act of 2007; H.R. 1132 - National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program Reauthorization Act of 2007 (Received in Senate from House); H.R. 2626- Comprehensive HealthCARE (Coverage and Reform Enhancement) Act; H.R. 493- Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2007; S.358- Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2007
H.R. 1237- Cytology Proficiency Improvement Act of 2007; H.R. 1105- Physician Pathology Services Continuity Act of 2007; S. 458- Physician Pathology Services Continuity Act of 2007; H. R. 3162- Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act; S. 624- National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program Reauthorization Act of 2007; H.R. 1132 - National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program Reauthorization Act of 2007 (Received in Senate from House); H.R. 2626- Comprehensive HealthCARE (Coverage and Reform Enhancement) Act; H.R. 2860- Health Care Access and Rural Equity (H-CARE) Act of 2007; S. 1605 -Craig Thomas Rural Hospital and Provider Equity Act of 2007; H.R. 506- Health Partnership Through Creative Federalism Act; S. 1693- Wired for Health Care Quality Act
Filing targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
H.R. 977-Genomic Research and Accessibility Act; S. 976-Genomics and Personalized Medicine Act of 2007; S. 736-Laboratory Test Improvement Act- MED; H.R. 2626-Comprehensive HealthCARE (Coverage and Reform Enhancement) Act; H.R. 493-Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2007; S.358-Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2007; H.R. 3453-Community Clinical Laboratory Fairness in Competition Act of 2007; S. 2099-Preserving Access to Laboratory Services of 2007;
H.R. 1585- National Defense Authorization Act for FY 08; S. 1547- National Defense Authorization Act for FY 08
Filing targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
H.R. 493- Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2007; S.358- Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2007 H.R. 977- Genomic Research and Accessibility Act; S. 976- Genomics and Personalized Medicine Act of 2007; S. 736- Laboratory Test Improvement Act- MED; S. 624- National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program Reauthorization Act of 2007; H.R. 1132 - National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program Reauthorization Act of 2007 (Received in Senate from House); H.R. 2626- Comprehensive HealthCARE (Coverage and Reform Enhancement) Act;
H.R. 2580- Help, Efficient, Accessible, Low-Cost, Timely, Healthcare Act of 2007; S. 334- Healthy Americans Act
H.R. 1105- Physician Pathology Services Continuity Act of 2007; S. 458- Physician Pathology Services Continuity Act of 2007; H.R. 3453- The Community Clinical Laboratory Fairness in Competition Act of 2007; H.R. 2860- Health Care Access and Rural Equity (H-CARE) Act of 2007; S. 1605 -Craig Thomas Rural Hospital and Provider Equity Act of 2007
Filing targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE