mr JOHN HEDSTROM

Lobby against HR 2092 and S1278, bills to repeal the tax on indoor tanning services.

Against legislation to repeal the tax on indoor tanning services (HR 2092 and S 1278)

Support legislation for medical liability reform (HR 5) Support for legislation requesting the FDA examine the current classification of indoor tanning beds (HR 1676) Support legislation to repeal the in-office ancillary and physician services exception to the Stark self-referral for pathology services FDA consideration of the existing iPledge program; FDA concerns regarding the escalating drug shortages problem

Support legislation for medical liability reform (HR 5) Support for legislation requesting the FDA examine the current classification of indoor tanning beds (HR 1676) Support legislation to repeal the in-office ancillary and physician services exception to the Stark self-referral law for pathology serv FDA consideration of the existing iPledge program; FDA concerns regarding the escalating drug shortages problem

H.R.5295 Healthcare Truth and Transparency Act of 2010 - truth in advertising physician and non-physician clinician qualifications and license.

Funding for medical research: Labor-HHS Appropriations. S.3686 (House bill number pending).

Lobbied for increased funding for medical research: Labor-HHS Appropriations (HR 3082).

HR 2088, Skin Cancer Provention Education and Consumer Right to Know Act; S 1112, Sunscreen Labeling Protection Act of 2009 - issues pertaining to skin cancer provention.

S 1112 and HR 2088: Transmitted letter to sponsors and co-sponsors of the bill regarding the Academys commitment to fighting skin cancer as well as our concerns about the current status of the proposed rule at the FDA.

HR 3293 (FY 2010 Appropriations): Met with members of Congress and Congressional staff regarding budget allocations for the NIH and CDC.

HR 2088, Skin Cancer Provention Education and Consumer Right to Know Act; S 1112, Sunscreen Labeling Protection Act of 2009 - issues pertaining to skin cancer provention.

S 1112 and HR 2088: Transmitted letter to sponsors and co-sponsors of the bill regarding the Academys commitment to fighting skin cancer as well as our concerns about the current status of the proposed rule at the FDA.

Lobby in support of restoring the exemption of Mohs surgery codes from the Medicare multi-procedure reduction rule as dictated by CMS's 2008 Physician Fee Schedule.

HR 1105, Fiscal 2009 Omnibus Appropriations - issues related to health care research funding

HR3962, Affordable Health Care for America Act; HR3590, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act - lobby health system reform issues, including physician payment reimbursement, health care quality, and access to health care coverage.

HR3962, Affordable Health Care for America Act; HR3590, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act - lobby health system reform issues, including physician payment reimbursement, health care quality, and access to health care coverage.

S. 2785, "Save Medicare Act of 2008," Sec. 2 Increase in Medicare Physician Payment Update; Sec. 3 Extension of the Physician Quality Reporting System. S. 3101/H.R. 6331, the "Medicare Improvement for Physicians and Providers Act of 2008," Provisions Relating to Part B, specifically Sec. 131 which would increase the Medicare physician payment update in 2008 and 2009. Lobby in support of restoring the exemption of Mohs surgery codes from the Medicare Multiple Procedure Reduction Rule as dictated by CMS's 2008 Physician Fee Schedule. (no specific legislation) Lobby in support of adding dermatology measures to the Physician Quality Reporting Initiative and allowing for an incentive payment. (no specific legislation)

Cancer bill (not yet introduced, lead sponsors so far are Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison and Sen. Edward Kennedy), Health Information Technology (S1693 and the House companion which is still going through late drafting)

Lobby in support of restoring the exemption of Mohs surgery codes from the Medicare multi-procedure reduction rule as dictated by CMS's 2008 Physician Fee Schedule (Fiscal Year 2008 Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act).

Lobby in support of restoring the exemption of Mohs surgery codes from the Medicare multi-procedure reduction rule as dictated by CMS's 2008 Physician Fee Schedule (Fiscal Year 2008 Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act).

S. 2785, "Save Medicare Act of 2008," Sec. 2 Increase in Medicare Physician Payment Update; Sec. 3 Extension of the Physician Quality Reporting System. S. 3101/H.R. 6331, the "Medicare Improvement for Physicians and Providers Act of 2008," Provisions Relating to Part B, specifically Sec. 131 which would increase the Medicare physician payment update in 2008 and 2009. Lobby in support of restoring the exemption of Mohs surgery codes from the Medicare Multiple Procedure Reduction Rule as dictated by CMS's 2008 Physician Fee Schedule. (no specific legislation) Lobby in support of adding dermatology measures to the Physician Quality Reporting Initiative and allowing for an incentive payment. (no specific legislation)

S. 2785, "Save Medicare Act of 2008," Sec. 2 Increase in Medicare Physician Payment Update; Sec. 3 Extension of the Physician Quality Reporting System. S. 3101/H.R. 6331, the "Medicare Improvement for Physicians and Providers Act of 2008," Provisions Relating to Part B, specifically Sec. 131 which would increase the Medicare physician payment update in 2008 and 2009. Lobby in support of restoring the exemption of Mohs surgery codes from the Medicare Multiple Procedure Reduction Rule as dictated by CMS's 2008 Physician Fee Schedule. (no specific legislation) Lobby in support of adding dermatology measures to the Physician Quality Reporting Initiative and allowing for an incentive payment. (no specific legislation)

"Save Medicare Act of 2008" (S. 2785); Tanning Accountability Accountability and Notification Act of 2007 Implementation; 2008 Physician Quality Reporting Initiative (authorized by Medicare, Medicaid and SCHIP Extension Act of 2007)

"Save Medicare Act of 2008" (S. 2785); Tanning Accountability Accountability and Notification Act of 2007 Implementation; 2008 Physician Quality Reporting Initiative (authorized by Medicare, Medicaid and SCHIP Extension Act of 2007)

S. 2785, "Save Medicare Act of 2008," Sec. 2 Increase in Medicare Physician Payment Update; Sec. 3 Extension of the Physician Quality Reporting System. S. 3101/H.R. 6331, the "Medicare Improvement for Physicians and Providers Act of 2008," Provisions Relating to Part B, specifically Sec. 131 which would increase the Medicare physician payment update in 2008 and 2009. Lobby in support of restoring the exemption of Mohs surgery codes from the Medicare Multiple Procedure Reduction Rule as dictated by CMS's 2008 Physician Fee Schedule. (no specific legislation) Lobby in support of adding dermatology measures to the Physician Quality Reporting Initiative and allowing for an incentive payment. (no specific legislation)

S. 3425, the SUNscreen Labeling Protection Act of 2008 - lobby for more stringent regulations and labeling for sunscreen products.

S. 3425, the SUNscreen Labeling Protection Act of 2008 - lobby for more stringent regulations and labeling for sunscreen products.