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Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2009
Client: ALLIANCE FOR QUALITY NURSING HOME CARE · Firm: ALSTON & BIRD LLP
Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act (H.R. 1237/S. 512) Medicare reimbursement Longterm care reform
Veterans Stamp to Honor American Veterans Act
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH · Firm: ALSTON & BIRD LLP
Outpatient Mental Health Modernization Act Medicare Must-Bill Policy for Reimbursement of Dual-Eligible Bad Debts (CMS Memorandum JSM-370, 08-03-04). Medicare Program: Changes to the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System and CY 2009 Payment Rates (CMS 1404 FC, 11/27/07) Re: Section X Payment for Partial Hosp. Services, XII. A. Physician Suspension of Hosp. Outpatient Dept. Services. H.R. 2638, Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2009, Re: Chapter 7, Health and Human Services and Education.
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KIDNEY CARE COUNCIL via ALSTON & BIRD LLP
2009 · first_quarter · Q1
H.R. 1/S. 1, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act State Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization FY2010 Labor HHS Appropriations
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE via ALSTON & BIRD LLP
2009 · first_quarter · Q1
Source: Senate LDA
| HEALTH MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATES |
| 9 |
| 2005–2008 |
| NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR HOME CARE AND HOSPICE | 8 | 2004–2009 |
| COVENANT HEALTHCARE HOSPITAL | 7 | 2007–2009 |
| JER PARTNERS | 7 | 2007–2009 |
| MASSACHUSETTS HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION | 6 | 2005–2008 |
| VIANT HEALTH PAYMENT SOLUTIONS | 6 | 2007–2008 |
| AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NURSE ANESTHETISTS | 5 | 2005–2008 |
| CVS CAREMARK INC (FORMERLY CAREMARK RX INC ) | 5 | 2005–2007 |
| FUNDAMENTAL HEALTH | 5 | 2007–2008 |
| LHC GROUP INC. | 5 | 2008 |
| NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH | 5 | 2008–2009 |
| TENNESSEE HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION | 5 | 2005–2008 |
| AMERICAN ASSN FOR HOMECARE | 4 | 2004–2006 |
| Chemed Corporation | 4 | 2007–2008 |
| LIFESCAN, INC. | 4 | 2006–2007 |
| VITAS HEALTHCARE CORPORATION | 4 | 2005–2007 |
| ADVOCATE HEALTHCARE | 3 | 2005–2006 |
| ALLION HEALTHCARE | 3 | 2005–2006 |
| ASSN FOR HEALTH INFORMATION OUTSOURCING SERVICES | 3 | 2005 |
| BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM PHARMACEUTICALS INC | 3 | 2008–2009 |
| CAPITAL FUNDING GROUP | 3 | 2005–2006 |
| EDUCAP, INC. | 3 | 2007 |
| INGHAM REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER & SPARROW HEALTH SYSTEM | 3 | 2006 |
| MISSOURI HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION | 3 | 2007–2008 |
| ROCHE DIAGNOSTICS | 3 | 2006–2007 |
| SHARED HEALTH | 3 | 2006–2007 |
| US ONCOLOGY INC | 3 | 2006–2007 |
| ABBOTT LABORATORIES | 2 | 2005–2006 |
| AMERICAN CHIROPRACTIC ASSN | 2 | 2004–2005 |
| BAYER HEALTHCARE | 2 | 2006–2007 |
| COMMUNITY HEALTH ADVOCATES | 2 | 2006–2007 |
| CORDUS CORPORATION | 2 | 2005 |
| FORD MOTOR CO | 2 | 2004–2005 |
| MYLAN LABORATORIES | 2 | 2006–2007 |
| NATIONAL ELECTRICAL MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION | 2 | 2006–2007 |
| PRAECIS PHARMACEUTICALS | 2 | 2004–2005 |
| PROVIDENCE PLAN | 2 | 2005 |
| AMERIPATH | 1 | 2004 |
| AMYLIN PHARMACEUTICALS INC | 1 | 2007 |
| ASSURANT INC (F/K/A FORTIS INC ) | 1 | 2004 |
| AVENTIS PHARMACEUTICALS | 1 | 2004 |
| BRACCO DIAGNOSTICS INC. | 1 | 2007 |
| COUNCIL OF STATE ADMINISTRATORS OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION ("CSAVR") | 1 | 2006 |
| EHEALTHINSURANCE | 1 | 2004 |
| FLORIDA MEDICAL ASSOCIATION | 1 | 2007 |
| GENERIC PHARMACEUTICAL ASSOCIATION | 1 | 2007 |
| HEALTHTRAC INC | 1 | 2007 |
| OMNICARE INC | 1 | 2006 |
| POSIT SCIENCE CORPORATION | 1 | 2007 |
| US PHARMACOPEIA | 1 | 2005 |
| VISION SERVICE PLAN | 1 | 2007 |
| WASHINGTON2 ADVOCATES | 1 | 2004 |
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
Client: FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE · Firm: ALSTON & BIRD LLP
S. 1/H.R. 1, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Medicare Program; Revisions to Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Revisions to Part B for CY 2009; and Revisions to the Amendment of the E-Prescribing Exemption for Computer Generated Facsimile Transmissions; Proposed Rule: (CMS-1403-P, 07/07/2008) Re: Section II.N.2: Physician Self Referral and Anti-Markup Issues; Exception for Incentive Payment and Shared Savings Programs" Proposed Regulation Relating to Withholding on Payments by Government Entities under Code Section 3402(t)
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
Client: KIDNEY CARE COUNCIL · Firm: ALSTON & BIRD LLP
H.R. 1/S. 1, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act State Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization FY2010 Labor HHS Appropriations
Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009
Client: COALITION OF FULL SERVICE COMMUNITY HOSPITALS · Firm: ALSTON & BIRD LLP
H.R. 2/S. 275, Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009, provisions relating to self-referral and offsets.
Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act
Client: ALLIANCE FOR QUALITY NURSING HOME CARE · Firm: ALSTON & BIRD LLP
Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act (H.R. 1237/S. 512) Medicare reimbursement Longterm care reform
Revising the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2008, establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2009, and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2010 through 2013.
Client: COALITION OF FULL SERVICE COMMUNITY HOSPITALS · Firm: ALSTON & BIRD LLP
Report from the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General entitled "Physician-Owned Specialty Hospitals' Ability to Manage Medical Emergencies" (OEI-02-06-00310). House and Senate FY 2009 Budget resolutions (H. Con. Res. 312, S. Con. Res. 70). H.R. 5410, Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008. H.R. 3162, The Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act, Sec. 651, provisions relating to Gilbert Hospital Arizona and Physician self-referral. H.R. 1424, The Paul Wellstone Mental and Addiction Equity Act of 2007, Section 106.
Revising the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2008, establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2009, and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2010 through 2013.
Client: HEALTH MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATES · Firm: ALSTON & BIRD LLP
H.R. 5410, Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008. House and Senate FY 2009 Budget resolutions (H. Con. Res. 312, S. Con. Res. 70), provisions relating to hospital budgets. Budget of the U.S. Government for FY 2009, issued February 4, 2008, provisions relating to hospital reimbursement. H.R. 3162, The Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act, Sec. 651, provisions relating to self-referral.
Revising the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2008, establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2009, and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2010 through 2013.
Client: HEALTH SOUTH CORPORATION · Firm: ALSTON & BIRD LLP
House and Senate FY 2009 Budget resolutions (H. Con. Res. 312, S. Con. Res. 70), provisions relating to the reconcilation process and 45% trigger activities. Budget of the U.S. Government for FY 2009, issued February 4, 2008, provisions relating to IRF cuts, the HHS "trigger fix," and the HHS budget outline. S. 2449/P.L. No. 110-173, The Medicare, Medicaid and S-CHIP Extension Act of 2007, provisions relating to the 60% rule. H.R. 3162, The Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act, Sec. 651.
Revising the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2008, establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2009, and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2010 through 2013.
Client: ALLIANCE FOR QUALITY NURSING HOME CARE · Firm: ALSTON & BIRD LLP
H. Con. Res. 312, concurrent Resolution on the Budget FY 2009, provisions relating to reconciliation instructions. H.R. 3162, The Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act, provsions relating to SNF reimbursement under Medicare. H.R. 5140, Economic Stimulus Act of 2008, legislation to provide economic stimulus through recovery rebates to individuals, incentives for business investment, and an increase in conforming and FHA loan limits. S. 2641, Nursing Home Transparency and Improvement Act of 2008, a bill to amend title XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to improve the transparency of information on skilled nursing facilities and to clarify and improve the targeting of the enforcement of requirements with respect to such facilities.
Kidney Care Quality and Education Act of 2007
Client: KIDNEY CARE COUNCIL · Firm: ALSTON & BIRD LLP
S. 691/H.R. 1193, The Kidney Care Quality and Education Act of 2007, provisions related to a permanent composite rate update and an extension of Medicare Secondary Payer. Impact of the ESRD Facility Conditions for Coverage Final Rule. A potential bundled payment system for ESRD services.
Kidney Care Quality and Education Act of 2007
Client: FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE · Firm: ALSTON & BIRD LLP
S. 691/H.R. 1193, The Kidney Care Quality and Education Act of 2007. S. 3101: "Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008" ; Sections 153, 154, 164. H.R. 6331: "Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008" ; Sections 152, 153, 164. S. 3118: "Preserving Access to Medicare Act of 2008"; Sections 151, 152, 163. Medicare Program; Revisions to Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Revisions to Part B for CY 2009; and Revisions to the Amendment of the E-Prescribing Exemption for Computer Generated Facsimile Transmissions; Proposed Rule" (CMS-1403-P, 07/07/2008) Re: Section II.H. Provisions Related to Payment for Renal Dialysis Services Furnished by End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Facilities." S. 3236: Medicare and Medicaid Extension Act of 2008; Section 112.
Kidney Care Quality and Education Act of 2007
Client: FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE · Firm: ALSTON & BIRD LLP
S. 691/H.R. 1193, The Kidney Care Quality and Education Act of 2007. H.R. 6331: "Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008" ; Sections 152, 153, 164. Medicare Program; Revisions to Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Revisions to Part B for CY 2009; and Revisions to the Amendment of the E-Prescribing Exemption for Computer Generated Facsimile Transmissions; Proposed Rule" (CMS-1403-P, 07/07/2008) Re: Section II.H. Provisions Related to Payment for Renal Dialysis Services Furnished by End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Facilities;" Re: Section II.N.2: "Physician Self Referral and Anti-Markup Issues: Exception for Incentive Payment and Shared Savings Programs;" Transactions contemplated in Federal Trade Commission Decisions and Orders.
Kidney Care Quality and Education Act of 2007
Client: FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE · Firm: ALSTON & BIRD LLP
S. 691/H.R. 1193, The Kidney Care Quality and Education Act of 2007. H.R. 6331: "Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008" S. 1, Economic Recovery/Stimulus Medicare Program; Revisions to Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Revisions to Part B for CY 2009; and Revisions to the Amendment of the E-Prescribing Exemption for Computer Generated Facsimile Transmissions; Proposed Rule: (CMS-1403-P, 07/07/2008) Re: Section II.H. "Provisions Related to Payment for Renal Dialysis Services Furnished by End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Facilities;" Re: Section II.N.2: "Physician Self Referral and Anti-Markup Issues; Exception for Incentive Payment and Shared Savings Programs;" Transactions contemplated in Federal Trade Commission Decisions and Orders.
Kidney Care Quality and Education Act of 2007
Client: FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE · Firm: ALSTON & BIRD LLP
S. 691/H.R. 1193, The Kidney Care Quality and Education Act of 2007; S. 2449/P.L. No. 110-173, The Medicare, Medicaid and S-CHIP Extension Act of 2007, provisions related to dialysis, MSP and phosphate binders.
Kidney Care Quality and Education Act of 2007
Client: KIDNEY CARE COUNCIL · Firm: ALSTON & BIRD LLP
S. 691/H.R. 1193, The Kidney Care Quality and Education Act of 2007, provisions related to a permanent composite rate update and extension of Medicare Secondary Payer policy; S. 3101, Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008; S. 3118, Preserving Access to Medicare Act of 2008; H.R. 6331, Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008, provisions related to bundled payment system reform, permanent composite rate update and dialysis education and training sessions. Impact of Final Rule: ESRD Facility Conditions for Coverage Impact of Report to Congress: A Design for a Bundled End Stage Renal Disease Prospective Payment System
Medicare Recovery Audit Contractor Program Moratorium Act of 2007
Client: VIANT HEALTH PAYMENT SOLUTIONS · Firm: ALSTON & BIRD LLP
H.R. 4105, Medicare Recovery Audit Contractor Program Moratorium ct of 2007; S. 3101/HR 6331, Medicare Improvement for Patients and Providers Act of 2008); S. 3118, Preserving Access to Medicare Act of 2008.
Medicare Recovery Audit Contractor Program Moratorium Act of 2007
Client: VIANT HEALTH PAYMENT SOLUTIONS · Firm: ALSTON & BIRD LLP
H.R. 4105, Medicare Recovery Audit Contractor Program Moratorium Act of 2007; S. 3101/H.R. 6331, Medicare Improvement for Patients and Providers Act of 2008; S. 3118, Preserving Access to Medicare Act of 2008. Implementation of PL 109-432, Sec. 302.
Medicare Recovery Audit Contractor Program Moratorium Act of 2007
Client: VIANT HEALTH PAYMENT SOLUTIONS · Firm: ALSTON & BIRD LLP
H.R. 4105, Medicare Recovery Audit Contractor Program Moratorium Act of 2007; Implementation of PL 109-432, Sec. 302.
Medicare Recovery Audit Contractor Program Moratorium Act of 2007
Client: HEALTH SOUTH CORPORATION · Firm: ALSTON & BIRD LLP
H.R. 2642: "Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008"; Section 6002 "Limitation on Medicare Exception to the Prohibition on Certain Physician Referrals for Hospitals. H.R. 6124: Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008 re: conference committee discussions on limitations on certain physician referrals for hospitals. H.R. 3162, The Childrens Health and Medicare Protection Act, Sec. 651 H.R. 1424, The Paul Wellstone Mental and Addiction Equity Act of 2007, Section 106 Medicare Program; Proposed Changes to the Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment Systems and Fiscal Year 2009 Rates; Proposed Rule (CMS-1390-P, April 30, 2008) Re: Section VIII. Physician Self-Referrals Provisions Medicare Program; Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Prospective Payment System for Federal Fiscal Year 2009; Proposed Rule"(CMS-1554-P, April 25, 2008) H.R. 4105, Medicare Recovery Audit Contractor Program Moratorium Act of 2007 S. 3101: "Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008" H.R. 6331: "Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008" S. 3118: "Preserving Access to Medicare Act of 2008" S. 3236: Medicare and Medicaid Extension Act of 2008
Medicare Recovery Audit Contractor Program Moratorium Act of 2007
Client: HEALTH SOUTH CORPORATION · Firm: ALSTON & BIRD LLP
H.R. 1424, The Paul Wellstone Mental and Addiction Equity Act of 2007, Section 106 H.R. 4105, Medicare Recovery Audit Contractor Program Moratorium Act of 2007 H.R. 6331: "Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008"
Medicare Recovery Audit Contractor Program Moratorium Act of 2007
Client: HEALTH SOUTH CORPORATION · Firm: ALSTON & BIRD LLP
H.R. 1424, The Paul Wellstone Mental and Addiction Equity Act of 2007, Section 106 H.R. 4105, Medicare Recovery Audit Contractor Program Moratorium Act of 2007 H.R. 6331, "Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008"
Medicare Recovery Audit Contractor Program Moratorium Act of 2007
Client: VIANT HEALTH PAYMENT SOLUTIONS · Firm: ALSTON & BIRD LLP
Section 302 of the Tax Relief and Health Care Act of 2006. H.R. 4105, Medicare Recovery Audit Contractor Program Moratorium Act of 2007.
To impose a moratorium on certain Medicaid payment restrictions.
Client: FUNDAMENTAL HEALTH · Firm: ALSTON & BIRD LLP
H.R. 4355, To impose a moratorium on certain Medicaid payment restrictions; H.R. 5613, Protecting the Medicaid Safety Net Act of 2008, provisions relating to Medicaid rehab.
False Claims Act Correction Act of 2007
Client: FUNDAMENTAL HEALTH · Firm: ALSTON & BIRD LLP
Medicare Program; Prospective Payment System and Consolidated Billing for Skilled Nursing Facilities for FY 2009; Proposed Rule (CMS 1534P, 05/07/2008). Changes for Long Term Care Hospitals Required by Certain Provisions of the Medicare, Medicaid, SCHIP Extension Act of 2007 (CMS-1493-IFC2, 05/22/2008). Medicare Program; Revisions to Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Revisions to Part B for CY 2009; and Revisions to the Amendment of the E-Prescribing Exemption for Computer Generated Facsimile Transmissions; Proposed Rule (CMS-1403-P, 07/07/2008) S. 3101: "Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008" ; Section 141 "Extension of Exceptions Process for Medicare Therapy Caps" H.R. 6331: "Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008" ; Section 141 "Extension of Exceptions Process for Medicare Therapy Caps" S. 3118: "Preserving Access to Medicare Act of 2008"; Section 139 "Extension of Exceptions Process for Medicare Therapy Caps" S. 3118: "Preserving Access to Medicare Act of 2008"; Section 105 H.R. 2642: "Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008"; Section 7001 "Moratoria on Certain Medicaid Regulations" S.2041: "False Claims Act Correction Act of 2007" H.R. 4854: "False Claims Act Correction Act of 2007" S.2641: "Nursing Home Transparency and Improvement Act of 2008"
"Medicare Program; Prospective Payment System and Consolidated Billing for Skilled Nursing Facilities for FY 2009; Proposed Rule" (CMS 1534P, 05/07/2008). S. 3101: "Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008"; Section 141 "Extension of Exceptions Process for Medicare Therapy Caps." H.R. 6331: "Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008" ; Section 141 "Extension of Exceptions Process for Medicare Therapy Caps." S. 3118: "Preserving Access to Medicare Act of 2008"; Section 139 "Extension of Exceptions Process for Medicare Therapy Caps." S. 3118: "Preserving Access to Medicare Act of 2008"; Section 105. S. 2041: "False Claims Act Correction Act of 2007." H.R. 4854: "False Claims Act Correction Act of 2007." S.2641: "Nursing Home Transparency and Improvement Act of 2008." H.R. 6126: "Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2008."
"Medicare Program; Prospective Payment System and Consolidated Billing for Skilled Nursing Facilities for FY 2009; Proposed Rule" (CMS 1534P, 05/07/2008). S. 3101, "Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008;" Section 141 "Extension of Exceptions Process for Medicare Therapy Caps." S. 2041, "False Cliams Act Correction Act of 2007" H.R. 4854, "False Claims Act Correction Act of 2007" S. 2641, "Nursing Home Transparency and Improvement Act of 2008" H.R. 6126, "Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2008"
"Medicare Program; Prospective Payment System and Consolidated Billing for Skilled Nursing Facilities for FY 2009; Proposed Rule" (CMS 1534P, 05/07/2008). S. 3101: "Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008" ; Section 141 "Extension of Exceptions Process for Medicare Therapy Caps." H.R. 6331: "Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008" ; Section 141 "Extension of Exceptions Process for Medicare Therapy Caps." S. 3118: "Preserving Access to Medicare Act of 2008"; Section 139 "Extension of Exceptions Process for Medicare Therapy Caps." S. 3118: "Preserving Access to Medicare Act of 2008"; Section 105. S. 2041: "False Claims Act Correction Act of 2007." H.R. 4854: "False Claims Act Correction Act of 2007." S.2641: "Nursing Home Transparency and Improvement Act of 2008."
False Claims Act Correction Act of 2007
Client: FUNDAMENTAL HEALTH · Firm: ALSTON & BIRD LLP
Medicare Program; Prospective Payment System and Consolidated Billing for Skilled Nursing Facilities for FY 2009; Proposed Rule (CMS 1534P, 05/07/2008). Changes for Long Term Care Hospitals Required by Certain Provisions of the Medicare, Medicaid, SCHIP Extension Act of 2007 (CMS-1493-IFC2, 05/22/2008). Medicare Program; Revisions to Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Revisions to Part B for CY 2009; and Revisions to the Amendment of the E-Prescribing Exemption for Computer Generated Facsimile Transmissions; Proposed Rule (CMS-1403-P, 07/07/2008) S. 3101: "Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008" ; Section 141 "Extension of Exceptions Process for Medicare Therapy Caps" H.R. 6331: "Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008" ; Section 141 "Extension of Exceptions Process for Medicare Therapy Caps" S. 3118: "Preserving Access to Medicare Act of 2008"; Section 139 "Extension of Exceptions Process for Medicare Therapy Caps" S. 3118: "Preserving Access to Medicare Act of 2008"; Section 105 H.R. 2642: "Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008"; Section 7001 "Moratoria on Certain Medicaid Regulations" S.2041: "False Claims Act Correction Act of 2007" H.R. 4854: "False Claims Act Correction Act of 2007" S.2641: "Nursing Home Transparency and Improvement Act of 2008" H.R. 6126: "Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2008"
To extend the temporary suspension of duty on 3-oxido-5-oxo-4-propionylcyclohex-3-enecarboxylic acid calcium salt.
Client: COALITION OF FULL SERVICE COMMUNITY HOSPITALS · Firm: ALSTON & BIRD LLP
Report from the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General entitled "Physician-Owned Specialty Hospitals' Ability to Manage Medical Emergencies" (OEI-02-06-00310). House and Senate FY 2009 Budget resolutions (H. Con. Res. 312, S. Con. Res. 70). H.R. 5410, Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008. H.R. 3162, The Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act, Sec. 651, provisions relating to Gilbert Hospital Arizona and Physician self-referral. H.R. 1424, The Paul Wellstone Mental and Addiction Equity Act of 2007, Section 106.
To extend the temporary suspension of duty on 3-oxido-5-oxo-4-propionylcyclohex-3-enecarboxylic acid calcium salt.
Client: HEALTH MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATES · Firm: ALSTON & BIRD LLP
H.R. 5410, Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008. House and Senate FY 2009 Budget resolutions (H. Con. Res. 312, S. Con. Res. 70), provisions relating to hospital budgets. Budget of the U.S. Government for FY 2009, issued February 4, 2008, provisions relating to hospital reimbursement. H.R. 3162, The Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act, Sec. 651, provisions relating to self-referral.
Protecting the Medicaid Safety Net Act of 2008
Client: FUNDAMENTAL HEALTH · Firm: ALSTON & BIRD LLP
H.R. 4355, To impose a moratorium on certain Medicaid payment restrictions; H.R. 5613, Protecting the Medicaid Safety Net Act of 2008, provisions relating to Medicaid rehab.
Protecting the Medicaid Safety Net Act of 2008
Client: ALLIANCE FOR QUALITY NURSING HOME CARE · Firm: ALSTON & BIRD LLP
S. 3101 and H.R. 6331, the Medicare Improvements for Patients Providers Act of 2008, provisions related to paying for policy changes. S. 2641, Nursing Home Transparency and Improvement Act of 2008 - Amends titles XVIII (Medicare) and XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to direct skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) and nursing facilities to make available, upon request, ownership and affiliated parties information to the Secretary of Health and Human Services and other responsible parties. H.R.5613, To extend certain moratoria and impose additional moratoria on certain Medicaid regulations through April 1, 2009, particularly provisions related to Medicaid and skilled nursing facilities.
Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2008
Client: ALLIANCE FOR QUALITY NURSING HOME CARE · Firm: ALSTON & BIRD LLP
Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 (S 3101/HR 6331) Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2008 (HR 6126/S 2838) False Claims Act (S.2041)
Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2008
Client: ALLIANCE FOR QUALITY NURSING HOME CARE · Firm: ALSTON & BIRD LLP
Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 (S. 3101/H.R. 6331) Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2008 (H.R. 6126/S. 2838) False Claims Act (S. 2041)
Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2008
Client: JER PARTNERS · Firm: ALSTON & BIRD LLP
"Medicare Program; Prospective Payment System and Consolidated Billing for Skilled Nursing Facilities for FY 2009; Proposed Rule" (CMS 1534P, 05/07/2008). S. 3101, "Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008;" Section 141 "Extension of Exceptions Process for Medicare Therapy Caps." S. 2041, "False Cliams Act Correction Act of 2007" H.R. 4854, "False Claims Act Correction Act of 2007" S. 2641, "Nursing Home Transparency and Improvement Act of 2008" H.R. 6126, "Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2008"
Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2008
Client: JER PARTNERS · Firm: ALSTON & BIRD LLP
"Medicare Program; Prospective Payment System and Consolidated Billing for Skilled Nursing Facilities for FY 2009; Proposed Rule" (CMS 1534P, 05/07/2008). S. 3101: "Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008"; Section 141 "Extension of Exceptions Process for Medicare Therapy Caps." H.R. 6331: "Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008" ; Section 141 "Extension of Exceptions Process for Medicare Therapy Caps." S. 3118: "Preserving Access to Medicare Act of 2008"; Section 139 "Extension of Exceptions Process for Medicare Therapy Caps." S. 3118: "Preserving Access to Medicare Act of 2008"; Section 105. S. 2041: "False Claims Act Correction Act of 2007." H.R. 4854: "False Claims Act Correction Act of 2007." S.2641: "Nursing Home Transparency and Improvement Act of 2008." H.R. 6126: "Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2008."
Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2008
Client: FUNDAMENTAL HEALTH · Firm: ALSTON & BIRD LLP
Medicare Program; Prospective Payment System and Consolidated Billing for Skilled Nursing Facilities for FY 2009; Proposed Rule (CMS 1534P, 05/07/2008). Changes for Long Term Care Hospitals Required by Certain Provisions of the Medicare, Medicaid, SCHIP Extension Act of 2007 (CMS-1493-IFC2, 05/22/2008). Medicare Program; Revisions to Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Revisions to Part B for CY 2009; and Revisions to the Amendment of the E-Prescribing Exemption for Computer Generated Facsimile Transmissions; Proposed Rule (CMS-1403-P, 07/07/2008) S. 3101: "Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008" ; Section 141 "Extension of Exceptions Process for Medicare Therapy Caps" H.R. 6331: "Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008" ; Section 141 "Extension of Exceptions Process for Medicare Therapy Caps" S. 3118: "Preserving Access to Medicare Act of 2008"; Section 139 "Extension of Exceptions Process for Medicare Therapy Caps" S. 3118: "Preserving Access to Medicare Act of 2008"; Section 105 H.R. 2642: "Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008"; Section 7001 "Moratoria on Certain Medicaid Regulations" S.2041: "False Claims Act Correction Act of 2007" H.R. 4854: "False Claims Act Correction Act of 2007" S.2641: "Nursing Home Transparency and Improvement Act of 2008" H.R. 6126: "Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2008"
Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008
Client: ALLIANCE FOR QUALITY NURSING HOME CARE · Firm: ALSTON & BIRD LLP
Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 (S 3101/HR 6331) Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2008 (HR 6126/S 2838) False Claims Act (S.2041)
Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NURSE ANESTHETISTS · Firm: ALSTON & BIRD LLP
S. 3101, Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008, focus on the anesthesiology teaching rules under Medicare. H.R. 6331, Medicare improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008, focus on the anesthesiology teaching rules under Medicare. Hospital acquired infections (HAI) (and related ambulatory surgical centers or ASCs) - no specific legislation but in response to the Nevada (NV) infectious disease outbreak.
Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008
Client: ALLIANCE FOR QUALITY NURSING HOME CARE · Firm: ALSTON & BIRD LLP
S. 3101 and H.R. 6331, the Medicare Improvements for Patients Providers Act of 2008, provisions related to paying for policy changes. S. 2641, Nursing Home Transparency and Improvement Act of 2008 - Amends titles XVIII (Medicare) and XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to direct skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) and nursing facilities to make available, upon request, ownership and affiliated parties information to the Secretary of Health and Human Services and other responsible parties. H.R.5613, To extend certain moratoria and impose additional moratoria on certain Medicaid regulations through April 1, 2009, particularly provisions related to Medicaid and skilled nursing facilities.
Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008
Client: JER PARTNERS · Firm: ALSTON & BIRD LLP
"Medicare Program; Prospective Payment System and Consolidated Billing for Skilled Nursing Facilities for FY 2009; Proposed Rule" (CMS 1534P, 05/07/2008). S. 3101: "Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008"; Section 141 "Extension of Exceptions Process for Medicare Therapy Caps." H.R. 6331: "Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008" ; Section 141 "Extension of Exceptions Process for Medicare Therapy Caps." S. 3118: "Preserving Access to Medicare Act of 2008"; Section 139 "Extension of Exceptions Process for Medicare Therapy Caps." S. 3118: "Preserving Access to Medicare Act of 2008"; Section 105. S. 2041: "False Claims Act Correction Act of 2007." H.R. 4854: "False Claims Act Correction Act of 2007." S.2641: "Nursing Home Transparency and Improvement Act of 2008." H.R. 6126: "Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2008."
Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008
Client: FUNDAMENTAL HEALTH · Firm: ALSTON & BIRD LLP
Medicare Program; Prospective Payment System and Consolidated Billing for Skilled Nursing Facilities for FY 2009; Proposed Rule (CMS 1534P, 05/07/2008). Changes for Long Term Care Hospitals Required by Certain Provisions of the Medicare, Medicaid, SCHIP Extension Act of 2007 (CMS-1493-IFC2, 05/22/2008). Medicare Program; Revisions to Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Revisions to Part B for CY 2009; and Revisions to the Amendment of the E-Prescribing Exemption for Computer Generated Facsimile Transmissions; Proposed Rule (CMS-1403-P, 07/07/2008) S. 3101: "Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008" ; Section 141 "Extension of Exceptions Process for Medicare Therapy Caps" H.R. 6331: "Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008" ; Section 141 "Extension of Exceptions Process for Medicare Therapy Caps" S. 3118: "Preserving Access to Medicare Act of 2008"; Section 139 "Extension of Exceptions Process for Medicare Therapy Caps" S. 3118: "Preserving Access to Medicare Act of 2008"; Section 105 H.R. 2642: "Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008"; Section 7001 "Moratoria on Certain Medicaid Regulations" S.2041: "False Claims Act Correction Act of 2007" H.R. 4854: "False Claims Act Correction Act of 2007" S.2641: "Nursing Home Transparency and Improvement Act of 2008"
Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008
Client: KIDNEY CARE COUNCIL · Firm: ALSTON & BIRD LLP
H.R. 6331, Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008, provisions related to bundled payment system reform, permanent composite rate update and dialysis education and training sessions. Impact of Final Rule: ESRD Facility Conditions for Coverage. Impact of Final Rule: Medicare CY 2009 Physician Fee Schedule S. 1, Economic Recovery Stimulus
Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008
Client: FUNDAMENTAL HEALTH · Firm: ALSTON & BIRD LLP
Medicare Program; Prospective Payment System and Consolidated Billing for Skilled Nursing Facilities for FY 2009; Proposed Rule (CMS 1534P, 05/07/2008). Changes for Long Term Care Hospitals Required by Certain Provisions of the Medicare, Medicaid, SCHIP Extension Act of 2007 (CMS-1493-IFC2, 05/22/2008). Medicare Program; Revisions to Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Revisions to Part B for CY 2009; and Revisions to the Amendment of the E-Prescribing Exemption for Computer Generated Facsimile Transmissions; Proposed Rule (CMS-1403-P, 07/07/2008) S. 3101: "Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008" ; Section 141 "Extension of Exceptions Process for Medicare Therapy Caps" H.R. 6331: "Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008" ; Section 141 "Extension of Exceptions Process for Medicare Therapy Caps" S. 3118: "Preserving Access to Medicare Act of 2008"; Section 139 "Extension of Exceptions Process for Medicare Therapy Caps" S. 3118: "Preserving Access to Medicare Act of 2008"; Section 105 H.R. 2642: "Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008"; Section 7001 "Moratoria on Certain Medicaid Regulations" S.2041: "False Claims Act Correction Act of 2007" H.R. 4854: "False Claims Act Correction Act of 2007" S.2641: "Nursing Home Transparency and Improvement Act of 2008" H.R. 6126: "Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2008"
Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008
Client: HEALTH SOUTH CORPORATION · Firm: ALSTON & BIRD LLP
H.R. 2642: "Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008"; Section 6002 "Limitation on Medicare Exception to the Prohibition on Certain Physician Referrals for Hospitals. H.R. 6124: Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008 re: conference committee discussions on limitations on certain physician referrals for hospitals. H.R. 3162, The Childrens Health and Medicare Protection Act, Sec. 651 H.R. 1424, The Paul Wellstone Mental and Addiction Equity Act of 2007, Section 106 Medicare Program; Proposed Changes to the Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment Systems and Fiscal Year 2009 Rates; Proposed Rule (CMS-1390-P, April 30, 2008) Re: Section VIII. Physician Self-Referrals Provisions Medicare Program; Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Prospective Payment System for Federal Fiscal Year 2009; Proposed Rule"(CMS-1554-P, April 25, 2008) H.R. 4105, Medicare Recovery Audit Contractor Program Moratorium Act of 2007 S. 3101: "Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008" H.R. 6331: "Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008" S. 3118: "Preserving Access to Medicare Act of 2008" S. 3236: Medicare and Medicaid Extension Act of 2008
Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008
Client: KIDNEY CARE COUNCIL · Firm: ALSTON & BIRD LLP
H.R. 6331, Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008, provisions related to bundled payment system reform, permanent composite rate update and dialysis education and training sessions. Impact of Final Rule: ESRD Facility Conditions for Coverage. H.R. 1424, The Paul Wellstone Mental and Addiction Equity Act of 2007, Section 106, Re: possible inclusion of extension of Medicare as secondary payer. Medicare Program; Revisions to Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Revisions to Part B for CY 2009; and Revisions to the Amendment of the E-Prescribing Exemption for Computer Generated Facsimile Transmissions; Proposed Rule" (CMS-1403-P, 07/07/2008) Re: Section II.H. Provisions Related to Payment for Renal Dialysis Services Furnished by End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Facilities."
Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008
Client: JER PARTNERS · Firm: ALSTON & BIRD LLP
"Medicare Program; Prospective Payment System and Consolidated Billing for Skilled Nursing Facilities for FY 2009; Proposed Rule" (CMS 1534P, 05/07/2008). S. 3101: "Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008" ; Section 141 "Extension of Exceptions Process for Medicare Therapy Caps." H.R. 6331: "Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008" ; Section 141 "Extension of Exceptions Process for Medicare Therapy Caps." S. 3118: "Preserving Access to Medicare Act of 2008"; Section 139 "Extension of Exceptions Process for Medicare Therapy Caps." S. 3118: "Preserving Access to Medicare Act of 2008"; Section 105. S. 2041: "False Claims Act Correction Act of 2007." H.R. 4854: "False Claims Act Correction Act of 2007." S.2641: "Nursing Home Transparency and Improvement Act of 2008."
Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008
Client: LHC GROUP INC · Firm: ALSTON & BIRD LLP
S. 3101, Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008. H.R. 6331, Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008.
Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008
Client: LHC GROUP INC · Firm: ALSTON & BIRD LLP
S. 3101, Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008. H.R. 6331, Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008.
Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008
Client: FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE · Firm: ALSTON & BIRD LLP
S. 691/H.R. 1193, The Kidney Care Quality and Education Act of 2007. S. 3101: "Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008" ; Sections 153, 154, 164. H.R. 6331: "Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008" ; Sections 152, 153, 164. S. 3118: "Preserving Access to Medicare Act of 2008"; Sections 151, 152, 163. Medicare Program; Revisions to Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Revisions to Part B for CY 2009; and Revisions to the Amendment of the E-Prescribing Exemption for Computer Generated Facsimile Transmissions; Proposed Rule" (CMS-1403-P, 07/07/2008) Re: Section II.H. Provisions Related to Payment for Renal Dialysis Services Furnished by End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Facilities." S. 3236: Medicare and Medicaid Extension Act of 2008; Section 112.
Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008
Client: MASSACHUSETTS HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: ALSTON & BIRD LLP
S. 3101, Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008, focus on the Medicare budget neutrality issues, and Medical disproportionate share payments. H.R. 6331, Medicare improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008, focus on the Medicare budget neutrality issues, and Medicaid disproportionate share (DSH) payments. Hospital acquired infections (HAI) (and related to ambulatory surgical centers or ASCs) in response to the Nevada (NV) infectious disease outbreak. Inpatient Prospective Payment System Rule (IPPS) CMS (72 HCDR 4/15/08) focus on area wage index (AWI) reclassification issues and long term care hospital (LTCH) issues. Massachusetts Medicaid Waiver. Recovery Audit Contractor (RAC) Medicare problems.
Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR HOME CARE AND HOSPICE · Firm: ALSTON & BIRD LLP
S.3101 & HR 6331, the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008, provisions relating to home health and hospice, including home health rural add-on payments; work on various issues affecting home health and hospice sectors. S. 3118, Preserving Access to Medicare Act of 2008.
Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008
Client: LHC GROUP INC · Firm: ALSTON & BIRD LLP
S. 3101, Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008. H.R. 6331, Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008.
Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008
Client: HEALTH SOUTH CORPORATION · Firm: ALSTON & BIRD LLP
H.R. 1424, The Paul Wellstone Mental and Addiction Equity Act of 2007, Section 106 H.R. 4105, Medicare Recovery Audit Contractor Program Moratorium Act of 2007 H.R. 6331, "Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008"
Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008
Client: HEALTH SOUTH CORPORATION · Firm: ALSTON & BIRD LLP
H.R. 1424, The Paul Wellstone Mental and Addiction Equity Act of 2007, Section 106 H.R. 4105, Medicare Recovery Audit Contractor Program Moratorium Act of 2007 H.R. 6331: "Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008"
Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008
Client: FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE · Firm: ALSTON & BIRD LLP
S. 691/H.R. 1193, The Kidney Care Quality and Education Act of 2007. H.R. 6331: "Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008" S. 1, Economic Recovery/Stimulus Medicare Program; Revisions to Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Revisions to Part B for CY 2009; and Revisions to the Amendment of the E-Prescribing Exemption for Computer Generated Facsimile Transmissions; Proposed Rule: (CMS-1403-P, 07/07/2008) Re: Section II.H. "Provisions Related to Payment for Renal Dialysis Services Furnished by End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Facilities;" Re: Section II.N.2: "Physician Self Referral and Anti-Markup Issues; Exception for Incentive Payment and Shared Savings Programs;" Transactions contemplated in Federal Trade Commission Decisions and Orders.
Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008
Client: KIDNEY CARE COUNCIL · Firm: ALSTON & BIRD LLP
S. 691/H.R. 1193, The Kidney Care Quality and Education Act of 2007, provisions related to a permanent composite rate update and extension of Medicare Secondary Payer policy; S. 3101, Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008; S. 3118, Preserving Access to Medicare Act of 2008; H.R. 6331, Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008, provisions related to bundled payment system reform, permanent composite rate update and dialysis education and training sessions. Impact of Final Rule: ESRD Facility Conditions for Coverage Impact of Report to Congress: A Design for a Bundled End Stage Renal Disease Prospective Payment System
Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008
Client: VIANT HEALTH PAYMENT SOLUTIONS · Firm: ALSTON & BIRD LLP
H.R. 4105, Medicare Recovery Audit Contractor Program Moratorium Act of 2007; S. 3101/H.R. 6331, Medicare Improvement for Patients and Providers Act of 2008; S. 3118, Preserving Access to Medicare Act of 2008. Implementation of PL 109-432, Sec. 302.
Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008
Client: TENNESSEE HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: ALSTON & BIRD LLP
S. 3101, Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008, focus on the Medicare budget neutrality issues, and Medical disproportionate share payments. H.R. 6331, Medicare improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008, focus on the Medicare budget neutrality issues, and Medicaid disproportionate share (DSH) payments. Hospital acquired infections (HAI) (and related to ambulatory surgical centers or ASCs) in resposne to the Nevada (NV) infectious disease outbreak. Inpatient Prospective Payment System Rule (IPPS) CMS (72 HCDR 4/15/08) focus on area wage index (AWI) reclassification issues and long term care hospital (LTCH) issues. Massachusetts Medicaid Waiver. Recovery Audit Contractor (RAC) Medicare problems.
Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008
Client: ALLIANCE FOR QUALITY NURSING HOME CARE · Firm: ALSTON & BIRD LLP
Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 (S. 3101/H.R. 6331) Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2008 (H.R. 6126/S. 2838) False Claims Act (S. 2041)
Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008
Client: VIANT HEALTH PAYMENT SOLUTIONS · Firm: ALSTON & BIRD LLP
H.R. 4105, Medicare Recovery Audit Contractor Program Moratorium ct of 2007; S. 3101/HR 6331, Medicare Improvement for Patients and Providers Act of 2008); S. 3118, Preserving Access to Medicare Act of 2008.
Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008
Client: FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE · Firm: ALSTON & BIRD LLP
S. 691/H.R. 1193, The Kidney Care Quality and Education Act of 2007. H.R. 6331: "Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008" ; Sections 152, 153, 164. Medicare Program; Revisions to Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Revisions to Part B for CY 2009; and Revisions to the Amendment of the E-Prescribing Exemption for Computer Generated Facsimile Transmissions; Proposed Rule" (CMS-1403-P, 07/07/2008) Re: Section II.H. Provisions Related to Payment for Renal Dialysis Services Furnished by End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Facilities;" Re: Section II.N.2: "Physician Self Referral and Anti-Markup Issues: Exception for Incentive Payment and Shared Savings Programs;" Transactions contemplated in Federal Trade Commission Decisions and Orders.
Medicare Program; Prospective Payment System and Consolidated Billing for Skilled Nursing Facilities for FY 2009; Proposed Rule (CMS 1534P, 05/07/2008). Changes for Long Term Care Hospitals Required by Certain Provisions of the Medicare, Medicaid, SCHIP Extension Act of 2007 (CMS-1493-IFC2, 05/22/2008). Medicare Program; Revisions to Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Revisions to Part B for CY 2009; and Revisions to the Amendment of the E-Prescribing Exemption for Computer Generated Facsimile Transmissions; Proposed Rule (CMS-1403-P, 07/07/2008) S. 3101: "Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008" ; Section 141 "Extension of Exceptions Process for Medicare Therapy Caps" H.R. 6331: "Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008" ; Section 141 "Extension of Exceptions Process for Medicare Therapy Caps" S. 3118: "Preserving Access to Medicare Act of 2008"; Section 139 "Extension of Exceptions Process for Medicare Therapy Caps" S. 3118: "Preserving Access to Medicare Act of 2008"; Section 105 H.R. 2642: "Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008"; Section 7001 "Moratoria on Certain Medicaid Regulations" S.2041: "False Claims Act Correction Act of 2007" H.R. 4854: "False Claims Act Correction Act of 2007" S.2641: "Nursing Home Transparency and Improvement Act of 2008" H.R. 6126: "Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2008"
False Claims Act Correction Act of 2008
Client: ALLIANCE FOR QUALITY NURSING HOME CARE · Firm: ALSTON & BIRD LLP
Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 (S. 3101/H.R. 6331) Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2008 (H.R. 6126/S. 2838) False Claims Act (S. 2041)
"Medicare Program; Prospective Payment System and Consolidated Billing for Skilled Nursing Facilities for FY 2009; Proposed Rule" (CMS 1534P, 05/07/2008). S. 3101, "Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008;" Section 141 "Extension of Exceptions Process for Medicare Therapy Caps." S. 2041, "False Cliams Act Correction Act of 2007" H.R. 4854, "False Claims Act Correction Act of 2007" S. 2641, "Nursing Home Transparency and Improvement Act of 2008" H.R. 6126, "Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2008"
False Claims Act Correction Act of 2008
Client: ALLIANCE FOR QUALITY NURSING HOME CARE · Firm: ALSTON & BIRD LLP
Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 (S 3101/HR 6331) Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2008 (HR 6126/S 2838) False Claims Act (S.2041)
"Medicare Program; Prospective Payment System and Consolidated Billing for Skilled Nursing Facilities for FY 2009; Proposed Rule" (CMS 1534P, 05/07/2008). S. 3101: "Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008"; Section 141 "Extension of Exceptions Process for Medicare Therapy Caps." H.R. 6331: "Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008" ; Section 141 "Extension of Exceptions Process for Medicare Therapy Caps." S. 3118: "Preserving Access to Medicare Act of 2008"; Section 139 "Extension of Exceptions Process for Medicare Therapy Caps." S. 3118: "Preserving Access to Medicare Act of 2008"; Section 105. S. 2041: "False Claims Act Correction Act of 2007." H.R. 4854: "False Claims Act Correction Act of 2007." S.2641: "Nursing Home Transparency and Improvement Act of 2008." H.R. 6126: "Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2008."
Medicare Program; Prospective Payment System and Consolidated Billing for Skilled Nursing Facilities for FY 2009; Proposed Rule (CMS 1534P, 05/07/2008). Changes for Long Term Care Hospitals Required by Certain Provisions of the Medicare, Medicaid, SCHIP Extension Act of 2007 (CMS-1493-IFC2, 05/22/2008). Medicare Program; Revisions to Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Revisions to Part B for CY 2009; and Revisions to the Amendment of the E-Prescribing Exemption for Computer Generated Facsimile Transmissions; Proposed Rule (CMS-1403-P, 07/07/2008) S. 3101: "Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008" ; Section 141 "Extension of Exceptions Process for Medicare Therapy Caps" H.R. 6331: "Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008" ; Section 141 "Extension of Exceptions Process for Medicare Therapy Caps" S. 3118: "Preserving Access to Medicare Act of 2008"; Section 139 "Extension of Exceptions Process for Medicare Therapy Caps" S. 3118: "Preserving Access to Medicare Act of 2008"; Section 105 H.R. 2642: "Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008"; Section 7001 "Moratoria on Certain Medicaid Regulations" S.2041: "False Claims Act Correction Act of 2007" H.R. 4854: "False Claims Act Correction Act of 2007" S.2641: "Nursing Home Transparency and Improvement Act of 2008"
"Medicare Program; Prospective Payment System and Consolidated Billing for Skilled Nursing Facilities for FY 2009; Proposed Rule" (CMS 1534P, 05/07/2008). S. 3101: "Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008" ; Section 141 "Extension of Exceptions Process for Medicare Therapy Caps." H.R. 6331: "Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008" ; Section 141 "Extension of Exceptions Process for Medicare Therapy Caps." S. 3118: "Preserving Access to Medicare Act of 2008"; Section 139 "Extension of Exceptions Process for Medicare Therapy Caps." S. 3118: "Preserving Access to Medicare Act of 2008"; Section 105. S. 2041: "False Claims Act Correction Act of 2007." H.R. 4854: "False Claims Act Correction Act of 2007." S.2641: "Nursing Home Transparency and Improvement Act of 2008."
S. 691/H.R. 1193, The Kidney Care Quality and Education Act of 2007; S. 2449/P.L. No. 110-173, The Medicare, Medicaid and S-CHIP Extension Act of 2007, provisions related to dialysis, MSP and phosphate binders.
House and Senate FY 2009 Budget resolutions (H. Con. Res. 312, S. Con. Res. 70), provisions relating to the reconcilation process and 45% trigger activities. Budget of the U.S. Government for FY 2009, issued February 4, 2008, provisions relating to IRF cuts, the HHS "trigger fix," and the HHS budget outline. S. 2449/P.L. No. 110-173, The Medicare, Medicaid and S-CHIP Extension Act of 2007, provisions relating to the 60% rule. H.R. 3162, The Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act, Sec. 651.
Nursing Home Transparency and Improvement Act of 2008
Client: ALLIANCE FOR QUALITY NURSING HOME CARE · Firm: ALSTON & BIRD LLP
S. 3101 and H.R. 6331, the Medicare Improvements for Patients Providers Act of 2008, provisions related to paying for policy changes. S. 2641, Nursing Home Transparency and Improvement Act of 2008 - Amends titles XVIII (Medicare) and XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to direct skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) and nursing facilities to make available, upon request, ownership and affiliated parties information to the Secretary of Health and Human Services and other responsible parties. H.R.5613, To extend certain moratoria and impose additional moratoria on certain Medicaid regulations through April 1, 2009, particularly provisions related to Medicaid and skilled nursing facilities.
Nursing Home Transparency and Improvement Act of 2008
Client: FUNDAMENTAL HEALTH · Firm: ALSTON & BIRD LLP
Medicare Program; Prospective Payment System and Consolidated Billing for Skilled Nursing Facilities for FY 2009; Proposed Rule (CMS 1534P, 05/07/2008). Changes for Long Term Care Hospitals Required by Certain Provisions of the Medicare, Medicaid, SCHIP Extension Act of 2007 (CMS-1493-IFC2, 05/22/2008). Medicare Program; Revisions to Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Revisions to Part B for CY 2009; and Revisions to the Amendment of the E-Prescribing Exemption for Computer Generated Facsimile Transmissions; Proposed Rule (CMS-1403-P, 07/07/2008) S. 3101: "Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008" ; Section 141 "Extension of Exceptions Process for Medicare Therapy Caps" H.R. 6331: "Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008" ; Section 141 "Extension of Exceptions Process for Medicare Therapy Caps" S. 3118: "Preserving Access to Medicare Act of 2008"; Section 139 "Extension of Exceptions Process for Medicare Therapy Caps" S. 3118: "Preserving Access to Medicare Act of 2008"; Section 105 H.R. 2642: "Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008"; Section 7001 "Moratoria on Certain Medicaid Regulations" S.2041: "False Claims Act Correction Act of 2007" H.R. 4854: "False Claims Act Correction Act of 2007" S.2641: "Nursing Home Transparency and Improvement Act of 2008" H.R. 6126: "Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2008"
Nursing Home Transparency and Improvement Act of 2008
Client: JER PARTNERS · Firm: ALSTON & BIRD LLP
"Medicare Program; Prospective Payment System and Consolidated Billing for Skilled Nursing Facilities for FY 2009; Proposed Rule" (CMS 1534P, 05/07/2008). S. 3101: "Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008" ; Section 141 "Extension of Exceptions Process for Medicare Therapy Caps." H.R. 6331: "Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008" ; Section 141 "Extension of Exceptions Process for Medicare Therapy Caps." S. 3118: "Preserving Access to Medicare Act of 2008"; Section 139 "Extension of Exceptions Process for Medicare Therapy Caps." S. 3118: "Preserving Access to Medicare Act of 2008"; Section 105. S. 2041: "False Claims Act Correction Act of 2007." H.R. 4854: "False Claims Act Correction Act of 2007." S.2641: "Nursing Home Transparency and Improvement Act of 2008."
Nursing Home Transparency and Improvement Act of 2008
Client: ALLIANCE FOR QUALITY NURSING HOME CARE · Firm: ALSTON & BIRD LLP
H. Con. Res. 312, concurrent Resolution on the Budget FY 2009, provisions relating to reconciliation instructions. H.R. 3162, The Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act, provsions relating to SNF reimbursement under Medicare. H.R. 5140, Economic Stimulus Act of 2008, legislation to provide economic stimulus through recovery rebates to individuals, incentives for business investment, and an increase in conforming and FHA loan limits. S. 2641, Nursing Home Transparency and Improvement Act of 2008, a bill to amend title XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to improve the transparency of information on skilled nursing facilities and to clarify and improve the targeting of the enforcement of requirements with respect to such facilities.
Nursing Home Transparency and Improvement Act of 2008
Client: FUNDAMENTAL HEALTH · Firm: ALSTON & BIRD LLP
Medicare Program; Prospective Payment System and Consolidated Billing for Skilled Nursing Facilities for FY 2009; Proposed Rule (CMS 1534P, 05/07/2008). Changes for Long Term Care Hospitals Required by Certain Provisions of the Medicare, Medicaid, SCHIP Extension Act of 2007 (CMS-1493-IFC2, 05/22/2008). Medicare Program; Revisions to Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Revisions to Part B for CY 2009; and Revisions to the Amendment of the E-Prescribing Exemption for Computer Generated Facsimile Transmissions; Proposed Rule (CMS-1403-P, 07/07/2008) S. 3101: "Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008" ; Section 141 "Extension of Exceptions Process for Medicare Therapy Caps" H.R. 6331: "Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008" ; Section 141 "Extension of Exceptions Process for Medicare Therapy Caps" S. 3118: "Preserving Access to Medicare Act of 2008"; Section 139 "Extension of Exceptions Process for Medicare Therapy Caps" S. 3118: "Preserving Access to Medicare Act of 2008"; Section 105 H.R. 2642: "Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008"; Section 7001 "Moratoria on Certain Medicaid Regulations" S.2041: "False Claims Act Correction Act of 2007" H.R. 4854: "False Claims Act Correction Act of 2007" S.2641: "Nursing Home Transparency and Improvement Act of 2008"
Nursing Home Transparency and Improvement Act of 2008
Client: JER PARTNERS · Firm: ALSTON & BIRD LLP
"Medicare Program; Prospective Payment System and Consolidated Billing for Skilled Nursing Facilities for FY 2009; Proposed Rule" (CMS 1534P, 05/07/2008). S. 3101: "Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008"; Section 141 "Extension of Exceptions Process for Medicare Therapy Caps." H.R. 6331: "Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008" ; Section 141 "Extension of Exceptions Process for Medicare Therapy Caps." S. 3118: "Preserving Access to Medicare Act of 2008"; Section 139 "Extension of Exceptions Process for Medicare Therapy Caps." S. 3118: "Preserving Access to Medicare Act of 2008"; Section 105. S. 2041: "False Claims Act Correction Act of 2007." H.R. 4854: "False Claims Act Correction Act of 2007." S.2641: "Nursing Home Transparency and Improvement Act of 2008." H.R. 6126: "Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2008."
Nursing Home Transparency and Improvement Act of 2008
Client: JER PARTNERS · Firm: ALSTON & BIRD LLP
S. 2641, The Nursing Home Transparency and Improvement Act of 2008, provisions relating to SNF reporting.
Nursing Home Transparency and Improvement Act of 2008
Client: JER PARTNERS · Firm: ALSTON & BIRD LLP
"Medicare Program; Prospective Payment System and Consolidated Billing for Skilled Nursing Facilities for FY 2009; Proposed Rule" (CMS 1534P, 05/07/2008). S. 3101, "Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008;" Section 141 "Extension of Exceptions Process for Medicare Therapy Caps." S. 2041, "False Cliams Act Correction Act of 2007" H.R. 4854, "False Claims Act Correction Act of 2007" S. 2641, "Nursing Home Transparency and Improvement Act of 2008" H.R. 6126, "Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2008"
Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act
Client: ALLIANCE FOR QUALITY NURSING HOME CARE · Firm: ALSTON & BIRD LLP
Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 (S 3101/HR 6331) Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2008 (HR 6126/S 2838) False Claims Act (S.2041)
Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act
Client: ALLIANCE FOR QUALITY NURSING HOME CARE · Firm: ALSTON & BIRD LLP
Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 (S. 3101/H.R. 6331) Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2008 (H.R. 6126/S. 2838) False Claims Act (S. 2041)
Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008
Client: FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE · Firm: ALSTON & BIRD LLP
S. 691/H.R. 1193, The Kidney Care Quality and Education Act of 2007. S. 3101: "Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008" ; Sections 153, 154, 164. H.R. 6331: "Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008" ; Sections 152, 153, 164. S. 3118: "Preserving Access to Medicare Act of 2008"; Sections 151, 152, 163. Medicare Program; Revisions to Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Revisions to Part B for CY 2009; and Revisions to the Amendment of the E-Prescribing Exemption for Computer Generated Facsimile Transmissions; Proposed Rule" (CMS-1403-P, 07/07/2008) Re: Section II.H. Provisions Related to Payment for Renal Dialysis Services Furnished by End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Facilities." S. 3236: Medicare and Medicaid Extension Act of 2008; Section 112.
Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008
Client: JER PARTNERS · Firm: ALSTON & BIRD LLP
"Medicare Program; Prospective Payment System and Consolidated Billing for Skilled Nursing Facilities for FY 2009; Proposed Rule" (CMS 1534P, 05/07/2008). S. 3101, "Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008;" Section 141 "Extension of Exceptions Process for Medicare Therapy Caps." S. 2041, "False Cliams Act Correction Act of 2007" H.R. 4854, "False Claims Act Correction Act of 2007" S. 2641, "Nursing Home Transparency and Improvement Act of 2008" H.R. 6126, "Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2008"
Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008
Client: MASSACHUSETTS HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: ALSTON & BIRD LLP
S. 3101, Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008, focus on the Medicare budget neutrality issues, and Medical disproportionate share payments. H.R. 6331, Medicare improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008, focus on the Medicare budget neutrality issues, and Medicaid disproportionate share (DSH) payments. Hospital acquired infections (HAI) (and related to ambulatory surgical centers or ASCs) in response to the Nevada (NV) infectious disease outbreak. Inpatient Prospective Payment System Rule (IPPS) CMS (72 HCDR 4/15/08) focus on area wage index (AWI) reclassification issues and long term care hospital (LTCH) issues. Massachusetts Medicaid Waiver. Recovery Audit Contractor (RAC) Medicare problems.
Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008
Client: ALLIANCE FOR QUALITY NURSING HOME CARE · Firm: ALSTON & BIRD LLP
Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 (S. 3101/H.R. 6331) Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2008 (H.R. 6126/S. 2838) False Claims Act (S. 2041)
Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008
Client: JER PARTNERS · Firm: ALSTON & BIRD LLP
"Medicare Program; Prospective Payment System and Consolidated Billing for Skilled Nursing Facilities for FY 2009; Proposed Rule" (CMS 1534P, 05/07/2008). S. 3101: "Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008"; Section 141 "Extension of Exceptions Process for Medicare Therapy Caps." H.R. 6331: "Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008" ; Section 141 "Extension of Exceptions Process for Medicare Therapy Caps." S. 3118: "Preserving Access to Medicare Act of 2008"; Section 139 "Extension of Exceptions Process for Medicare Therapy Caps." S. 3118: "Preserving Access to Medicare Act of 2008"; Section 105. S. 2041: "False Claims Act Correction Act of 2007." H.R. 4854: "False Claims Act Correction Act of 2007." S.2641: "Nursing Home Transparency and Improvement Act of 2008." H.R. 6126: "Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2008."
Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR HOME CARE AND HOSPICE · Firm: ALSTON & BIRD LLP
S.3101 & HR 6331, the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008, provisions relating to home health and hospice, including home health rural add-on payments; work on various issues affecting home health and hospice sectors. S. 3118, Preserving Access to Medicare Act of 2008.
Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008
Client: VIANT HEALTH PAYMENT SOLUTIONS · Firm: ALSTON & BIRD LLP
H.R. 4105, Medicare Recovery Audit Contractor Program Moratorium ct of 2007; S. 3101/HR 6331, Medicare Improvement for Patients and Providers Act of 2008); S. 3118, Preserving Access to Medicare Act of 2008.
Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008
Client: HEALTH SOUTH CORPORATION · Firm: ALSTON & BIRD LLP
H.R. 2642: "Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008"; Section 6002 "Limitation on Medicare Exception to the Prohibition on Certain Physician Referrals for Hospitals. H.R. 6124: Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008 re: conference committee discussions on limitations on certain physician referrals for hospitals. H.R. 3162, The Childrens Health and Medicare Protection Act, Sec. 651 H.R. 1424, The Paul Wellstone Mental and Addiction Equity Act of 2007, Section 106 Medicare Program; Proposed Changes to the Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment Systems and Fiscal Year 2009 Rates; Proposed Rule (CMS-1390-P, April 30, 2008) Re: Section VIII. Physician Self-Referrals Provisions Medicare Program; Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Prospective Payment System for Federal Fiscal Year 2009; Proposed Rule"(CMS-1554-P, April 25, 2008) H.R. 4105, Medicare Recovery Audit Contractor Program Moratorium Act of 2007 S. 3101: "Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008" H.R. 6331: "Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008" S. 3118: "Preserving Access to Medicare Act of 2008" S. 3236: Medicare and Medicaid Extension Act of 2008
Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008
Client: LHC GROUP INC · Firm: ALSTON & BIRD LLP
S. 3101, Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008. H.R. 6331, Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008.
Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008
Client: ALLIANCE FOR QUALITY NURSING HOME CARE · Firm: ALSTON & BIRD LLP
S. 3101 and H.R. 6331, the Medicare Improvements for Patients Providers Act of 2008, provisions related to paying for policy changes. S. 2641, Nursing Home Transparency and Improvement Act of 2008 - Amends titles XVIII (Medicare) and XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to direct skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) and nursing facilities to make available, upon request, ownership and affiliated parties information to the Secretary of Health and Human Services and other responsible parties. H.R.5613, To extend certain moratoria and impose additional moratoria on certain Medicaid regulations through April 1, 2009, particularly provisions related to Medicaid and skilled nursing facilities.
Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008
Client: LHC GROUP INC · Firm: ALSTON & BIRD LLP
S. 3101, Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008. H.R. 6331, Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008.
Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008
Client: FUNDAMENTAL HEALTH · Firm: ALSTON & BIRD LLP
Medicare Program; Prospective Payment System and Consolidated Billing for Skilled Nursing Facilities for FY 2009; Proposed Rule (CMS 1534P, 05/07/2008). Changes for Long Term Care Hospitals Required by Certain Provisions of the Medicare, Medicaid, SCHIP Extension Act of 2007 (CMS-1493-IFC2, 05/22/2008). Medicare Program; Revisions to Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Revisions to Part B for CY 2009; and Revisions to the Amendment of the E-Prescribing Exemption for Computer Generated Facsimile Transmissions; Proposed Rule (CMS-1403-P, 07/07/2008) S. 3101: "Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008" ; Section 141 "Extension of Exceptions Process for Medicare Therapy Caps" H.R. 6331: "Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008" ; Section 141 "Extension of Exceptions Process for Medicare Therapy Caps" S. 3118: "Preserving Access to Medicare Act of 2008"; Section 139 "Extension of Exceptions Process for Medicare Therapy Caps" S. 3118: "Preserving Access to Medicare Act of 2008"; Section 105 H.R. 2642: "Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008"; Section 7001 "Moratoria on Certain Medicaid Regulations" S.2041: "False Claims Act Correction Act of 2007" H.R. 4854: "False Claims Act Correction Act of 2007" S.2641: "Nursing Home Transparency and Improvement Act of 2008" H.R. 6126: "Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2008"
Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008
Client: VIANT HEALTH PAYMENT SOLUTIONS · Firm: ALSTON & BIRD LLP
H.R. 4105, Medicare Recovery Audit Contractor Program Moratorium Act of 2007; S. 3101/H.R. 6331, Medicare Improvement for Patients and Providers Act of 2008; S. 3118, Preserving Access to Medicare Act of 2008. Implementation of PL 109-432, Sec. 302.
Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008
Client: FUNDAMENTAL HEALTH · Firm: ALSTON & BIRD LLP
Medicare Program; Prospective Payment System and Consolidated Billing for Skilled Nursing Facilities for FY 2009; Proposed Rule (CMS 1534P, 05/07/2008). Changes for Long Term Care Hospitals Required by Certain Provisions of the Medicare, Medicaid, SCHIP Extension Act of 2007 (CMS-1493-IFC2, 05/22/2008). Medicare Program; Revisions to Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Revisions to Part B for CY 2009; and Revisions to the Amendment of the E-Prescribing Exemption for Computer Generated Facsimile Transmissions; Proposed Rule (CMS-1403-P, 07/07/2008) S. 3101: "Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008" ; Section 141 "Extension of Exceptions Process for Medicare Therapy Caps" H.R. 6331: "Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008" ; Section 141 "Extension of Exceptions Process for Medicare Therapy Caps" S. 3118: "Preserving Access to Medicare Act of 2008"; Section 139 "Extension of Exceptions Process for Medicare Therapy Caps" S. 3118: "Preserving Access to Medicare Act of 2008"; Section 105 H.R. 2642: "Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008"; Section 7001 "Moratoria on Certain Medicaid Regulations" S.2041: "False Claims Act Correction Act of 2007" H.R. 4854: "False Claims Act Correction Act of 2007" S.2641: "Nursing Home Transparency and Improvement Act of 2008"
Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008
Client: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NURSE ANESTHETISTS · Firm: ALSTON & BIRD LLP
S. 3101, Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008, focus on the anesthesiology teaching rules under Medicare. H.R. 6331, Medicare improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008, focus on the anesthesiology teaching rules under Medicare. Hospital acquired infections (HAI) (and related ambulatory surgical centers or ASCs) - no specific legislation but in response to the Nevada (NV) infectious disease outbreak.
Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008
Client: TENNESSEE HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: ALSTON & BIRD LLP
S. 3101, Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008, focus on the Medicare budget neutrality issues, and Medical disproportionate share payments. H.R. 6331, Medicare improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008, focus on the Medicare budget neutrality issues, and Medicaid disproportionate share (DSH) payments. Hospital acquired infections (HAI) (and related to ambulatory surgical centers or ASCs) in resposne to the Nevada (NV) infectious disease outbreak. Inpatient Prospective Payment System Rule (IPPS) CMS (72 HCDR 4/15/08) focus on area wage index (AWI) reclassification issues and long term care hospital (LTCH) issues. Massachusetts Medicaid Waiver. Recovery Audit Contractor (RAC) Medicare problems.
Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008
Client: ALLIANCE FOR QUALITY NURSING HOME CARE · Firm: ALSTON & BIRD LLP
Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 (S 3101/HR 6331) Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2008 (HR 6126/S 2838) False Claims Act (S.2041)
Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008
Client: JER PARTNERS · Firm: ALSTON & BIRD LLP
"Medicare Program; Prospective Payment System and Consolidated Billing for Skilled Nursing Facilities for FY 2009; Proposed Rule" (CMS 1534P, 05/07/2008). S. 3101: "Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008" ; Section 141 "Extension of Exceptions Process for Medicare Therapy Caps." H.R. 6331: "Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008" ; Section 141 "Extension of Exceptions Process for Medicare Therapy Caps." S. 3118: "Preserving Access to Medicare Act of 2008"; Section 139 "Extension of Exceptions Process for Medicare Therapy Caps." S. 3118: "Preserving Access to Medicare Act of 2008"; Section 105. S. 2041: "False Claims Act Correction Act of 2007." H.R. 4854: "False Claims Act Correction Act of 2007." S.2641: "Nursing Home Transparency and Improvement Act of 2008."
S. 1/H.R. 1, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Medicare Program; Revisions to Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Revisions to Part B for CY 2009; and Revisions to the Amendment of the E-Prescribing Exemption for Computer Generated Facsimile Transmissions; Proposed Rule: (CMS-1403-P, 07/07/2008) Re: Section II.N.2: Physician Self Referral and Anti-Markup Issues; Exception for Incentive Payment and Shared Savings Programs" Proposed Regulation Relating to Withholding on Payments by Government Entities under Code Section 3402(t)
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR HOME CARE AND HOSPICE via ALSTON & BIRD LLP
2009 · first_quarter · Q1
H.R. 1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, provisions relating to home health and hospice.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH via ALSTON & BIRD LLP
2009 · first_quarter · Q1
Outpatient Mental Health Modernization Act Medicare Must-Bill Policy for Reimbursement of Dual-Eligible Bad Debts (CMS Memorandum JSM-370, 08-03-04). Medicare Program: Changes to the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System and CY 2009 Payment Rates (CMS 1404 FC, 11/27/07) Re: Section X Payment for Partial Hosp. Services, XII. A. Physician Suspension of Hosp. Outpatient Dept. Services. H.R. 2638, Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2009, Re: Chapter 7, Health and Human Services and Education.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
JER PARTNERS via ALSTON & BIRD LLP
2009 · first_quarter · Q1
"Medicare Program; Prospective Payment System and Consolidated Billing for Skilled Nursing Facilities for FY2009; Proposed Rule" (CMS 1534P, 05/07/2008).
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), SENATE
HEALTH SOUTH CORPORATION via ALSTON & BIRD LLP
2009 · first_quarter · Q1
H.R. 1, The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, provisions related to health information technology Health Reform - Post-Acute Care Bundling Proposals H.R. 2, Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), SENATE
COVENANT HEALTHCARE HOSPITAL via ALSTON & BIRD LLP
2009 · first_quarter · 1T
Medicare Program; Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment System and Fiscal Year 2009 Rates; Final Rule (CMS-1390F, Aug. 19, 2008) Re: Reclassification: "Section III. Proposed Changes to the Hospital Wage Index." Provider Reimbursement Review Board Decision # 2007-D55.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
COALITION OF FULL SERVICE COMMUNITY HOSPITALS via ALSTON & BIRD LLP
2009 · first_quarter · 1T
H.R. 2/S. 275, Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009, provisions relating to self-referral and offsets.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
BOEHRINGER & INGELHEIM PHARMACEUTICALS via ALSTON & BIRD LLP
2009 · first_quarter · 1T
Medicare Part D, evidence-based medicine, transparency, False Claims Act, patent reform, drug pedigree. H.R. 1, The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
ALLIANCE FOR QUALITY NURSING HOME CARE via ALSTON & BIRD LLP
2009 · first_quarter · Q1
Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act (H.R. 1237/S. 512) Medicare reimbursement Longterm care reform
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
LHC GROUP INC via ALSTON & BIRD LLP
2008 · third_quarter · 3A
S. 3101, Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008. H.R. 6331, Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
LHC GROUP INC via ALSTON & BIRD LLP
2008 · first_quarter · Q1
Issues relating to home health reimbursement, including issues relating to a rural add-on payment.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
VIANT HEALTH PAYMENT SOLUTIONS via ALSTON & BIRD LLP
2008 · fourth_quarter · Q4
H.R. 4105, Medicare Recovery Audit Contractor Program Moratorium Act of 2007; Implementation of PL 109-432, Sec. 302.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR HOME CARE AND HOSPICE via ALSTON & BIRD LLP
2008 · fourth_quarter · Q4
S.1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, provisions relating to home health.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH via ALSTON & BIRD LLP
2008 · fourth_quarter · Q4
S. 3116, Outpatient Mental Health Modernization Act of 2008. Medicare Must-Bill Policy for Reimbursement of Dual-Eligible Bad Debts (CMS Memorandum JSM-370, 08-03-04). Medicare Program: Changes to the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System and CY 2009 Payment Rates (CMS 1404 FC, 11/27/07) Re: Section X Payment for Partial Hosp. Services, XII. A. Physician Suspension of Hosp. Outpatient Dept. Services. H.R. 2638, Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2009, Re: Chapter 7, Health and Human Services and Education.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
LHC GROUP INC via ALSTON & BIRD LLP
2008 · fourth_quarter · Q4
S. 3101, Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008. H.R. 6331, Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
KIDNEY CARE COUNCIL via ALSTON & BIRD LLP
2008 · fourth_quarter · Q4
H.R. 6331, Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008, provisions related to bundled payment system reform, permanent composite rate update and dialysis education and training sessions. Impact of Final Rule: ESRD Facility Conditions for Coverage. Impact of Final Rule: Medicare CY 2009 Physician Fee Schedule S. 1, Economic Recovery Stimulus
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
JER PARTNERS via ALSTON & BIRD LLP
2008 · fourth_quarter · Q4
"Medicare Program; Prospective Payment System and Consolidated Billing for Skilled Nursing Facilities for FY 2009; Proposed Rule" (CMS 1534P, 05/07/2008). S. 3101, "Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008;" Section 141 "Extension of Exceptions Process for Medicare Therapy Caps." S. 2041, "False Cliams Act Correction Act of 2007" H.R. 4854, "False Claims Act Correction Act of 2007" S. 2641, "Nursing Home Transparency and Improvement Act of 2008" H.R. 6126, "Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2008"
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), SENATE
HEALTH SOUTH CORPORATION via ALSTON & BIRD LLP
2008 · fourth_quarter · Q4
H.R. 1424, The Paul Wellstone Mental and Addiction Equity Act of 2007, Section 106 H.R. 4105, Medicare Recovery Audit Contractor Program Moratorium Act of 2007 H.R. 6331, "Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008"
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), SENATE
HEALTH MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATES via ALSTON & BIRD LLP
2008 · fourth_quarter · Q4
H.R. 1424, The Paul Wellstone Mental and Addiction Equity Act of 2007, Section 106.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE via ALSTON & BIRD LLP
2008 · fourth_quarter · Q4
S. 691/H.R. 1193, The Kidney Care Quality and Education Act of 2007. H.R. 6331: "Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008" S. 1, Economic Recovery/Stimulus Medicare Program; Revisions to Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Revisions to Part B for CY 2009; and Revisions to the Amendment of the E-Prescribing Exemption for Computer Generated Facsimile Transmissions; Proposed Rule: (CMS-1403-P, 07/07/2008) Re: Section II.H. "Provisions Related to Payment for Renal Dialysis Services Furnished by End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Facilities;" Re: Section II.N.2: "Physician Self Referral and Anti-Markup Issues; Exception for Incentive Payment and Shared Savings Programs;" Transactions contemplated in Federal Trade Commission Decisions and Orders.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
COVENANT HEALTHCARE HOSPITAL via ALSTON & BIRD LLP
2008 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Medicare Program; Proposed Changes to the Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment System and Fiscal Year 2009 Rates; Proposed Rule (CMS-1390-P, April 30, 2008) Re: Reclassification: "Section III. Proposed Changes to the Hospital Wage Index." Provider Reimbursement Review Board Decision # 2007-D55
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
COALITION OF FULL SERVICE COMMUNITY HOSPITALS via ALSTON & BIRD LLP
2008 · fourth_quarter · Q4
H.R. 1424, The Paul Wellstone Mental and Addiction Equity Act of 2007, Section 106.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
BOEHRINGER & INGELHEIM PHARMACEUTICALS via ALSTON & BIRD LLP
2008 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Medicare Part D, policies surrounding biosimilar products, evidence-based medicine, transparency, False Claims Act, patent reform, drug pedigree.
Filing targets: SENATE
ALLIANCE FOR QUALITY NURSING HOME CARE via ALSTON & BIRD LLP
2008 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 (S. 3101/H.R. 6331) Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2008 (H.R. 6126/S. 2838) False Claims Act (S. 2041)
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
BOEHRINGER & INGELHEIM PHARMACEUTICALS via ALSTON & BIRD LLP
2008 · fourth_quarter · RR
Medicare Part D, policies surrounding biosimilar products, evidence-based medicine, transparency, False Claims Act, patent reform, drug pedigree.
Medicare Part D, policies surrounding biosimilar products, evidence-based medicine, transparency, False Claims Act, patent reform, drug pedigree.
Medicare Part D, policies surrounding biosimilar products, evidence-based medicine, transparency, False Claims Act, patent reform, drug pedigree.
VIANT HEALTH PAYMENT SOLUTIONS via ALSTON & BIRD LLP
2008 · third_quarter · Q3
H.R. 4105, Medicare Recovery Audit Contractor Program Moratorium Act of 2007; S. 3101/H.R. 6331, Medicare Improvement for Patients and Providers Act of 2008; S. 3118, Preserving Access to Medicare Act of 2008. Implementation of PL 109-432, Sec. 302.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR HOME CARE AND HOSPICE via ALSTON & BIRD LLP
2008 · third_quarter · Q3
S.3101 & HR 6331, the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008, provisions relating to home health and hospice, including home health rural add-on payments; work on various issues affecting home health and hospice sectors. S. 3118, Preserving Access to Medicare Act of 2008.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH via ALSTON & BIRD LLP
2008 · third_quarter · Q3
S. 3116, Outpatient Mental Health Modernization Act of 2008. Medicare Must-Bill Policy for Reimbursement of Dual-Eligible Bad Debts (CMS Memorandum JSM-370, 08-03-04). Medicare Program: Changes to the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System and CY 2008 Payment Rates (CMS-1392-FC, 11/27/07) Re: Section II.B. Payment for Partial Hospitalization. H.R. 2638, Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2009, Re: Chapter 7, Health and Human Services and Education.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
MISSOURI HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION via ALSTON & BIRD LLP
2008 · third_quarter · Q3
Missouri Medicaid Waiver.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS)
LHC GROUP INC via ALSTON & BIRD LLP
2008 · third_quarter · Q3
S. 3101, Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008. H.R. 6331, Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
KIDNEY CARE COUNCIL via ALSTON & BIRD LLP
2008 · third_quarter · Q3
H.R. 6331, Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008, provisions related to bundled payment system reform, permanent composite rate update and dialysis education and training sessions. Impact of Final Rule: ESRD Facility Conditions for Coverage. H.R. 1424, The Paul Wellstone Mental and Addiction Equity Act of 2007, Section 106, Re: possible inclusion of extension of Medicare as secondary payer. Medicare Program; Revisions to Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Revisions to Part B for CY 2009; and Revisions to the Amendment of the E-Prescribing Exemption for Computer Generated Facsimile Transmissions; Proposed Rule" (CMS-1403-P, 07/07/2008) Re: Section II.H. Provisions Related to Payment for Renal Dialysis Services Furnished by End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Facilities."
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
JER PARTNERS via ALSTON & BIRD LLP
2008 · third_quarter · Q3
"Medicare Program; Prospective Payment System and Consolidated Billing for Skilled Nursing Facilities for FY 2009; Proposed Rule" (CMS 1534P, 05/07/2008). S. 3101: "Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008"; Section 141 "Extension of Exceptions Process for Medicare Therapy Caps." H.R. 6331: "Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008" ; Section 141 "Extension of Exceptions Process for Medicare Therapy Caps." S. 3118: "Preserving Access to Medicare Act of 2008"; Section 139 "Extension of Exceptions Process for Medicare Therapy Caps." S. 3118: "Preserving Access to Medicare Act of 2008"; Section 105. S. 2041: "False Claims Act Correction Act of 2007." H.R. 4854: "False Claims Act Correction Act of 2007." S.2641: "Nursing Home Transparency and Improvement Act of 2008." H.R. 6126: "Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2008."
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
HEALTH SOUTH CORPORATION via ALSTON & BIRD LLP
2008 · third_quarter · Q3
H.R. 1424, The Paul Wellstone Mental and Addiction Equity Act of 2007, Section 106 H.R. 4105, Medicare Recovery Audit Contractor Program Moratorium Act of 2007 H.R. 6331: "Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008"
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), SENATE
HEALTH MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATES via ALSTON & BIRD LLP
2008 · third_quarter · Q3
H.R. 1424, The Paul Wellstone Mental and Addiction Equity Act of 2007, Section 106.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
FUNDAMENTAL HEALTH via ALSTON & BIRD LLP
2008 · third_quarter · Q3
Medicare Program; Prospective Payment System and Consolidated Billing for Skilled Nursing Facilities for FY 2009; Proposed Rule (CMS 1534P, 05/07/2008). Changes for Long Term Care Hospitals Required by Certain Provisions of the Medicare, Medicaid, SCHIP Extension Act of 2007 (CMS-1493-IFC2, 05/22/2008). Medicare Program; Revisions to Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Revisions to Part B for CY 2009; and Revisions to the Amendment of the E-Prescribing Exemption for Computer Generated Facsimile Transmissions; Proposed Rule (CMS-1403-P, 07/07/2008) S. 3101: "Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008" ; Section 141 "Extension of Exceptions Process for Medicare Therapy Caps" H.R. 6331: "Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008" ; Section 141 "Extension of Exceptions Process for Medicare Therapy Caps" S. 3118: "Preserving Access to Medicare Act of 2008"; Section 139 "Extension of Exceptions Process for Medicare Therapy Caps" S. 3118: "Preserving Access to Medicare Act of 2008"; Section 105 H.R. 2642: "Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008"; Section 7001 "Moratoria on Certain Medicaid Regulations" S.2041: "False Claims Act Correction Act of 2007" H.R. 4854: "False Claims Act Correction Act of 2007" S.2641: "Nursing Home Transparency and Improvement Act of 2008" H.R. 6126: "Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2008"
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE via ALSTON & BIRD LLP
2008 · third_quarter · Q3
S. 691/H.R. 1193, The Kidney Care Quality and Education Act of 2007. H.R. 6331: "Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008" ; Sections 152, 153, 164. Medicare Program; Revisions to Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Revisions to Part B for CY 2009; and Revisions to the Amendment of the E-Prescribing Exemption for Computer Generated Facsimile Transmissions; Proposed Rule" (CMS-1403-P, 07/07/2008) Re: Section II.H. Provisions Related to Payment for Renal Dialysis Services Furnished by End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Facilities;" Re: Section II.N.2: "Physician Self Referral and Anti-Markup Issues: Exception for Incentive Payment and Shared Savings Programs;" Transactions contemplated in Federal Trade Commission Decisions and Orders.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
COVENANT HEALTHCARE HOSPITAL via ALSTON & BIRD LLP
2008 · third_quarter · Q3
Medicare Program; Proposed Changes to the Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment Systems and Fiscal Year 2009 Rates; Proposed Rule (CMS-1390-P, April 30, 2008) Re: Reclassification: "Section III. Proposed Changes to the Hospital Wage Index." Provider Reimbursement Review Board Decision # 2007-D55
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
COALITION OF FULL SERVICE COMMUNITY HOSPITALS via ALSTON & BIRD LLP
2008 · third_quarter · Q3
H.R. 1424, The Paul Wellstone Mental and Addiction Equity Act of 2007, Section 106.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
ALLIANCE FOR QUALITY NURSING HOME CARE via ALSTON & BIRD LLP
2008 · third_quarter · Q3
Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 (S 3101/HR 6331) Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2008 (HR 6126/S 2838) False Claims Act (S.2041)
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
VIANT HEALTH PAYMENT SOLUTIONS via ALSTON & BIRD LLP
2008 · second_quarter · Q2
H.R. 4105, Medicare Recovery Audit Contractor Program Moratorium ct of 2007; S. 3101/HR 6331, Medicare Improvement for Patients and Providers Act of 2008); S. 3118, Preserving Access to Medicare Act of 2008.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
TENNESSEE HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION via ALSTON & BIRD LLP
2008 · second_quarter · Q2
S. 3101, Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008, focus on the Medicare budget neutrality issues, and Medical disproportionate share payments. H.R. 6331, Medicare improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008, focus on the Medicare budget neutrality issues, and Medicaid disproportionate share (DSH) payments. Hospital acquired infections (HAI) (and related to ambulatory surgical centers or ASCs) in resposne to the Nevada (NV) infectious disease outbreak. Inpatient Prospective Payment System Rule (IPPS) CMS (72 HCDR 4/15/08) focus on area wage index (AWI) reclassification issues and long term care hospital (LTCH) issues. Massachusetts Medicaid Waiver. Recovery Audit Contractor (RAC) Medicare problems.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH via ALSTON & BIRD LLP
2008 · second_quarter · Q2
S. 3116, Outpatient Mental Health Modernization Act of 2008. Medicare Must-Bill Policy for Reimbursement of Dual-Eligible Bad Debts (CMS Memorandum JSM-370, 08-03-04). Medicare Program: Changes to the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System and CY 2008 Payment Rates (CMS-1392-FC, 11/27/07) Re: Section II.B. Payment for Partial Hospitalization.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
MISSOURI HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION via ALSTON & BIRD LLP
2008 · second_quarter · Q2
Missouri Medicaid Waiver.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS)
MASSACHUSETTS HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION via ALSTON & BIRD LLP
2008 · second_quarter · Q2
S. 3101, Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008, focus on the Medicare budget neutrality issues, and Medical disproportionate share payments. H.R. 6331, Medicare improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008, focus on the Medicare budget neutrality issues, and Medicaid disproportionate share (DSH) payments. Hospital acquired infections (HAI) (and related to ambulatory surgical centers or ASCs) in response to the Nevada (NV) infectious disease outbreak. Inpatient Prospective Payment System Rule (IPPS) CMS (72 HCDR 4/15/08) focus on area wage index (AWI) reclassification issues and long term care hospital (LTCH) issues. Massachusetts Medicaid Waiver. Recovery Audit Contractor (RAC) Medicare problems.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
KIDNEY CARE COUNCIL via ALSTON & BIRD LLP
2008 · second_quarter · Q2
S. 691/H.R. 1193, The Kidney Care Quality and Education Act of 2007, provisions related to a permanent composite rate update and extension of Medicare Secondary Payer policy; S. 3101, Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008; S. 3118, Preserving Access to Medicare Act of 2008; H.R. 6331, Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008, provisions related to bundled payment system reform, permanent composite rate update and dialysis education and training sessions. Impact of Final Rule: ESRD Facility Conditions for Coverage Impact of Report to Congress: A Design for a Bundled End Stage Renal Disease Prospective Payment System
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
JER PARTNERS via ALSTON & BIRD LLP
2008 · second_quarter · Q2
"Medicare Program; Prospective Payment System and Consolidated Billing for Skilled Nursing Facilities for FY 2009; Proposed Rule" (CMS 1534P, 05/07/2008). S. 3101: "Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008" ; Section 141 "Extension of Exceptions Process for Medicare Therapy Caps." H.R. 6331: "Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008" ; Section 141 "Extension of Exceptions Process for Medicare Therapy Caps." S. 3118: "Preserving Access to Medicare Act of 2008"; Section 139 "Extension of Exceptions Process for Medicare Therapy Caps." S. 3118: "Preserving Access to Medicare Act of 2008"; Section 105. S. 2041: "False Claims Act Correction Act of 2007." H.R. 4854: "False Claims Act Correction Act of 2007." S.2641: "Nursing Home Transparency and Improvement Act of 2008."
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
HEALTH SOUTH CORPORATION via ALSTON & BIRD LLP
2008 · second_quarter · Q2
H.R. 2642: "Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008"; Section 6002 "Limitation on Medicare Exception to the Prohibition on Certain Physician Referrals for Hospitals. H.R. 6124: Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008 re: conference committee discussions on limitations on certain physician referrals for hospitals. H.R. 3162, The Childrens Health and Medicare Protection Act, Sec. 651 H.R. 1424, The Paul Wellstone Mental and Addiction Equity Act of 2007, Section 106 Medicare Program; Proposed Changes to the Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment Systems and Fiscal Year 2009 Rates; Proposed Rule (CMS-1390-P, April 30, 2008) Re: Section VIII. Physician Self-Referrals Provisions Medicare Program; Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Prospective Payment System for Federal Fiscal Year 2009; Proposed Rule"(CMS-1554-P, April 25, 2008) H.R. 4105, Medicare Recovery Audit Contractor Program Moratorium Act of 2007 S. 3101: "Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008" H.R. 6331: "Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008" S. 3118: "Preserving Access to Medicare Act of 2008" S. 3236: Medicare and Medicaid Extension Act of 2008
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), SENATE
HEALTH MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATES via ALSTON & BIRD LLP
2008 · second_quarter · Q2
Discussions surrounding threatened closure of Franklin Regional Medical Center in response to poor survey and certification outcomes. Preparation of letter to Congressman Etheridge, Senator Dole & Senator Burr. H.R. 2642, Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008; Section 6002 "Limitation on Medicare Exception to the Prohibition on Certain Physician Referrals for Hospitals H.R. 6124: Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008 re: conference committee discussions on limitations on certain physician referrals for hospitals. H.R. 3162, The Childrens Health and Medicare Protection Act, Sec. 651. H.R. 1424, The Paul Wellstone Mental and Addiction Equity Act of 2007, Section 106. Hospital survey and certification process conducted by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
FUNDAMENTAL HEALTH via ALSTON & BIRD LLP
2008 · second_quarter · Q2
Medicare Program; Prospective Payment System and Consolidated Billing for Skilled Nursing Facilities for FY 2009; Proposed Rule (CMS 1534P, 05/07/2008). Changes for Long Term Care Hospitals Required by Certain Provisions of the Medicare, Medicaid, SCHIP Extension Act of 2007 (CMS-1493-IFC2, 05/22/2008). Medicare Program; Revisions to Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Revisions to Part B for CY 2009; and Revisions to the Amendment of the E-Prescribing Exemption for Computer Generated Facsimile Transmissions; Proposed Rule (CMS-1403-P, 07/07/2008) S. 3101: "Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008" ; Section 141 "Extension of Exceptions Process for Medicare Therapy Caps" H.R. 6331: "Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008" ; Section 141 "Extension of Exceptions Process for Medicare Therapy Caps" S. 3118: "Preserving Access to Medicare Act of 2008"; Section 139 "Extension of Exceptions Process for Medicare Therapy Caps" S. 3118: "Preserving Access to Medicare Act of 2008"; Section 105 H.R. 2642: "Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008"; Section 7001 "Moratoria on Certain Medicaid Regulations" S.2041: "False Claims Act Correction Act of 2007" H.R. 4854: "False Claims Act Correction Act of 2007" S.2641: "Nursing Home Transparency and Improvement Act of 2008"
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE via ALSTON & BIRD LLP
2008 · second_quarter · Q2
S. 691/H.R. 1193, The Kidney Care Quality and Education Act of 2007. S. 3101: "Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008" ; Sections 153, 154, 164. H.R. 6331: "Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008" ; Sections 152, 153, 164. S. 3118: "Preserving Access to Medicare Act of 2008"; Sections 151, 152, 163. Medicare Program; Revisions to Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Revisions to Part B for CY 2009; and Revisions to the Amendment of the E-Prescribing Exemption for Computer Generated Facsimile Transmissions; Proposed Rule" (CMS-1403-P, 07/07/2008) Re: Section II.H. Provisions Related to Payment for Renal Dialysis Services Furnished by End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Facilities." S. 3236: Medicare and Medicaid Extension Act of 2008; Section 112.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
COVENANT HEALTHCARE HOSPITAL via ALSTON & BIRD LLP
2008 · second_quarter · Q2
Medicare Program; Proposed Changes to the Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment Systems and Fiscal Year 2009 Rates; Proposed Rule (CMS-1390-P, April 30, 2008) Re: Reclassification: "Section III. Proposed Changes to the Hospital Wage Index."
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
COALITION OF FULL SERVICE COMMUNITY HOSPITALS via ALSTON & BIRD LLP
2008 · second_quarter · Q2
H.R. 2642: "Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008"; Section 6002 "Limitation on Medicare Exception to the Prohibition on Certain Physician Referrals for Hospitals. H.R. 6124: Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008 re: conference committee discussions on limitations on certain physician referrals for hospitals. H.R. 3162, The Childrens Health and Medicare Protection Act, Sec. 651. H.R. 1424, The Paul Wellstone Mental and Addiction Equity Act of 2007, Section 106.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NURSE ANESTHETISTS via ALSTON & BIRD LLP
2008 · second_quarter · Q2
S. 3101, Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008, focus on the anesthesiology teaching rules under Medicare. H.R. 6331, Medicare improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008, focus on the anesthesiology teaching rules under Medicare. Hospital acquired infections (HAI) (and related ambulatory surgical centers or ASCs) - no specific legislation but in response to the Nevada (NV) infectious disease outbreak.
Filing targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
ALLIANCE FOR QUALITY NURSING HOME CARE via ALSTON & BIRD LLP
2008 · second_quarter · Q2
S. 3101 and H.R. 6331, the Medicare Improvements for Patients Providers Act of 2008, provisions related to paying for policy changes. S. 2641, Nursing Home Transparency and Improvement Act of 2008 - Amends titles XVIII (Medicare) and XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to direct skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) and nursing facilities to make available, upon request, ownership and affiliated parties information to the Secretary of Health and Human Services and other responsible parties. H.R.5613, To extend certain moratoria and impose additional moratoria on certain Medicaid regulations through April 1, 2009, particularly provisions related to Medicaid and skilled nursing facilities.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH via ALSTON & BIRD LLP
2008 · second_quarter · RR
Improved reimbursement and regulations of the Medicare & Medicaid programs for community mental health centers.
KIDNEY CARE COUNCIL via ALSTON & BIRD LLP
2008 · first_quarter · Q1
S. 691/H.R. 1193, The Kidney Care Quality and Education Act of 2007, provisions related to a permanent composite rate update and an extension of Medicare Secondary Payer. Impact of the ESRD Facility Conditions for Coverage Final Rule. A potential bundled payment system for ESRD services.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
ALLIANCE FOR QUALITY NURSING HOME CARE via ALSTON & BIRD LLP
2008 · first_quarter · Q1
H. Con. Res. 312, concurrent Resolution on the Budget FY 2009, provisions relating to reconciliation instructions. H.R. 3162, The Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act, provsions relating to SNF reimbursement under Medicare. H.R. 5140, Economic Stimulus Act of 2008, legislation to provide economic stimulus through recovery rebates to individuals, incentives for business investment, and an increase in conforming and FHA loan limits. S. 2641, Nursing Home Transparency and Improvement Act of 2008, a bill to amend title XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to improve the transparency of information on skilled nursing facilities and to clarify and improve the targeting of the enforcement of requirements with respect to such facilities.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
CHEMED CORPORATION via ALSTON & BIRD LLP
2008 · first_quarter · 1T
Regulatory and Legislative changes to Medicare's hospice payment policy.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR HOME CARE AND HOSPICE via ALSTON & BIRD LLP
2008 · first_quarter · Q1
H.R. 3162, The Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act and Medicare/Medicaid legislation not yet introduced in the Senate, provisions relating to home health market basket cuts and rural add-on payments.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
FUNDAMENTAL HEALTH via ALSTON & BIRD LLP
2008 · first_quarter · Q1
H.R. 4355, To impose a moratorium on certain Medicaid payment restrictions; H.R. 5613, Protecting the Medicaid Safety Net Act of 2008, provisions relating to Medicaid rehab.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
VIANT HEALTH PAYMENT SOLUTIONS via ALSTON & BIRD LLP
2008 · first_quarter · Q1
Section 302 of the Tax Relief and Health Care Act of 2006. H.R. 4105, Medicare Recovery Audit Contractor Program Moratorium Act of 2007.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
HEALTH SOUTH CORPORATION via ALSTON & BIRD LLP
2008 · first_quarter · Q1
House and Senate FY 2009 Budget resolutions (H. Con. Res. 312, S. Con. Res. 70), provisions relating to the reconcilation process and 45% trigger activities. Budget of the U.S. Government for FY 2009, issued February 4, 2008, provisions relating to IRF cuts, the HHS "trigger fix," and the HHS budget outline. S. 2449/P.L. No. 110-173, The Medicare, Medicaid and S-CHIP Extension Act of 2007, provisions relating to the 60% rule. H.R. 3162, The Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act, Sec. 651.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), SENATE
COALITION OF FULL SERVICE COMMUNITY HOSPITALS via ALSTON & BIRD LLP
2008 · first_quarter · Q1
Report from the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General entitled "Physician-Owned Specialty Hospitals' Ability to Manage Medical Emergencies" (OEI-02-06-00310). House and Senate FY 2009 Budget resolutions (H. Con. Res. 312, S. Con. Res. 70). H.R. 5410, Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008. H.R. 3162, The Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act, Sec. 651, provisions relating to Gilbert Hospital Arizona and Physician self-referral. H.R. 1424, The Paul Wellstone Mental and Addiction Equity Act of 2007, Section 106.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
JER PARTNERS via ALSTON & BIRD LLP
2008 · first_quarter · Q1
S. 2641, The Nursing Home Transparency and Improvement Act of 2008, provisions relating to SNF reporting.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
HEALTH MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATES via ALSTON & BIRD LLP
2008 · first_quarter · Q1
H.R. 5410, Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008. House and Senate FY 2009 Budget resolutions (H. Con. Res. 312, S. Con. Res. 70), provisions relating to hospital budgets. Budget of the U.S. Government for FY 2009, issued February 4, 2008, provisions relating to hospital reimbursement. H.R. 3162, The Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act, Sec. 651, provisions relating to self-referral.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE via ALSTON & BIRD LLP
2008 · first_quarter · Q1
S. 691/H.R. 1193, The Kidney Care Quality and Education Act of 2007; S. 2449/P.L. No. 110-173, The Medicare, Medicaid and S-CHIP Extension Act of 2007, provisions related to dialysis, MSP and phosphate binders.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
LHC GROUP INC via ALSTON & BIRD LLP
2008 · first_quarter · RR
Issues relating to home health reimbursement, including issues relating to a rural add-on payment.
Issues relating to home health reimbursement, including issues relating to a rural add-on payment.
KIDNEY CARE COUNCIL via ALSTON & BIRD LLP
2007 · year_end · YA
H.R. 3162, The Childrens Health and Medicare Protection Act, Title VIC and Section 703. Proposed changes to end-stage renal disease payment policies and regulations in the CY08 Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services payment of erythropoiesis-stimulating agents for the treatment of anemia in patients with chronic kidney failure. S. 691/H.R. 1193, The Kidney Care Quality and Education Act of 2007. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services proposed rule to update the conditions of coverage regulations relative to facilities which treat beneficiaries with end-stage renal disease.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, UNDETERMINED
HEALTH SOUTH CORPORATION via ALSTON & BIRD LLP
2007 · year_end · YA
H.R. 3162, The Childrens Health and Medicare Protection Act, Section 502. S. 543, Preserving Patient Access to Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospitals Act of 2007. H.R. 1459, To improve Medicare beneficiary access by extending the 60 percent compliance threshold used to determine whether a hospital or unit of a hospital is an inpatient rehabilitation facility.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, UNDETERMINED
FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE via ALSTON & BIRD LLP
2007 · year_end · YA
H.R. 3162, The Childrens Health and Medicare Protection Act, Title VIC and Section 703. Proposed changes to end-stage renal disease payment policies and regulations in the CY08 Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule. Phase III of the Stark Regulation governing physician self-referrals, published in the Federal Register on September 5, 2007. U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) oversight of use and risks of erythropoiesis-stimulating agents for the treatment of anemia in patients with chronic kidney failure.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, UNDETERMINED
COALITION OF FULL SERVICE COMMUNITY HOSPITALS via ALSTON & BIRD LLP
2007 · year_end · YA
H.R. 3162, The Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act, Sec. 651. Senate Finance Committee oversight and investigation of emergency calls from Arizona specialty hospitals. Proposed changes to physician self-referral policies in the CY08 Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule. S. 1701, U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Care, Katrina Recovery and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act of 2007, Section 7002(b) relating to delaying implementation of the tamper-resistant prescription pad law.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, UNDETERMINED
CVS CAREMARK INC (FORMERLY CAREMARK RX INC ) via ALSTON & BIRD LLP
2007 · year_end · YA
CY08 Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule, proposed changes to physician self-referral policies. CMS Final Rule on Medicaid (AMP Rule). S. 1701, U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Care, Katrina Recovery and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act of 2007, Section 7002(b) relating to the tamper-resistant prescription pad law. H.R. 3162, The Childrens Health and Medicare Protection Act, provisions pertaining to Medicaid reimbursement.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, UNDETERMINED
AMERICAN COLLEGE OF GASTROENTEROLOGY via ALSTON & BIRD LLP
2007 · year_end · YA
H.R. 1932 & S. 1164, the Colon Cancer Screen for Life Act of 2007, provisions to improve patient access to, and utilization of, the colorectal cancer screening benefit under the Medicare Program. H.R.3060, Colorectal Cancer Screening and Detection Coverage Age of 2007, provisions that would require private health plans to cover colorectal cancer screening. Proposed and Final Rules for CY2008 Medicare Ambulatory Surgical Centers/Outpatient Prospective Payment System (ASC/OPPS Rules). H.R. 3162, The Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007, and S. 2499, Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP Extension Act of 2007, provisions pertaining to Medicare Sustainable Growth Rate, and Medicare payment reductions. H.R. 3042, the Medicare Early Detection of Cancer Promotion Act of 2007, provisions that would eliminate coinsurance for colon cancer screening. H.R. 1853 and S. 2250 , Ambulatory Surgical Center Medicare Payment Modernization Act of 2007, regarding improved Medicare payment of Ambulatory Surgical Centers.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, UNDETERMINED
ALLIANCE FOR QUALITY NURSING HOME CARE via ALSTON & BIRD LLP
2007 · year_end · YA
CMS rule concerning how physicians are paid under Medicare and the cut that was anticipated. H.R. 3162, the Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act, provisions pertaining to SNF reimbursement under Medicare. S. 2499, the Medicare, Medicaid and SCHIP Extension Act, provisions pertaining to SNF reimbursement under Medicare. Long term care insurance (private insurance purchased to cover the costs of long term care). Reverse mortgages - how they could be used to fund long term care services.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, UNDETERMINED
AMERICAN COLLEGE OF GASTROENTEROLOGY via ALSTON & BIRD LLP
2007 · mid_year · MA
H.R. 1932 & S. 1164, the Colon Cancer Screen for Life Act of 2007, provisions to improve patient access to, and utilization of, the colorectal cancer screening benefit under the Medicare Program. H.R.3060, Colorectal Cancer Screening and Detection Coverage Age of 2007, provisions that would require private health plans to cover colorectal cancer screening. Proposed and Final Rules for CY2008 Medicare Ambulatory Surgical Centers/Outpatient Prospective Payment System (ASC/OPPS Rules). H.R. 3162, The Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007, and S. 2499, Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP Extension Act of 2007, provisions pertaining to Medicare Sustainable Growth Rate, and Medicare payment reductions. H.R. 3042, the Medicare Early Detection of Cancer Promotion Act of 2007, provisions that would eliminate coinsurance for colon cancer screening. H.R. 1853 and S. 2250 , Ambulatory Surgical Center Medicare Payment Modernization Act of 2007, regarding improved Medicare payment of Ambulatory Surgical Centers.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, UNDETERMINED
ALLIANCE FOR QUALITY NURSING HOME CARE via ALSTON & BIRD LLP
2007 · mid_year · MA
CMS rule concerning how physicians are paid under Medicare and the cut that was anticipated. H.R. 3162, the Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act, provisions pertaining to SNF reimbursement under Medicare. S. 2499, the Medicare, Medicaid and SCHIP Extension Act, provisions pertaining to SNF reimbursement under Medicare. Long term care insurance (private insurance purchased to cover the costs of long term care). Reverse mortgages - how they could be used to fund long term care services.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, UNDETERMINED
CVS CAREMARK INC (FORMERLY CAREMARK RX INC ) via ALSTON & BIRD LLP
2007 · year_end · YA
CY08 Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule, proposed changes to physician self-referral policies. CMS Final Rule on Medicaid (AMP Rule). S. 1701, U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Care, Katrina Recovery and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act of 2007, Section 7002(b) relating to the tamper-resistant prescription pad law. H.R. 3162, The Childrens Health and Medicare Protection Act, provisions pertaining to Medicaid reimbursement.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, UNDETERMINED
BRACCO DIAGNOSTICS INC via ALSTON & BIRD LLP
2007 · mid_year · RR
Hospital Outpatient Department Prospective Payment System reform for radiopharmaceuticals.
FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE via ALSTON & BIRD LLP
2007 · year_end · YA
H.R. 3162, The Childrens Health and Medicare Protection Act, Title VIC and Section 703.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
US ONCOLOGY INC via ALSTON & BIRD LLP
2007 · year_end · YY
Regulations concnering payment for physician services related to oncology under Medicare. H.R. 3162, The Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act, provisions pertaining to medicare payment for cancer drugs and services.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
GENERIC PHARMACEUTICAL ASSOCIATION via ALSTON & BIRD LLP
2007 · year_end · YY
H.R. 3162, The Childrens Health and Medicare Protection Act, managers amendment. AMP legislation: HR 3140, HR 3193, HR 3700/S. 1951, amendment language regarding submission and publication of AMP data. H.R. 976, H.R. 3963, S. 2499, Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP Extension Act of 2007.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
CHEMED CORPORATION via ALSTON & BIRD LLP
2007 · year_end · YY
H.R. 3162, The Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act, H.R. 976, H.R. 3963, S. 2499 Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP Extension Act of 2007, provisions pertaining to Medicare payment increase for Hospice providers.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR HOME CARE AND HOSPICE via ALSTON & BIRD LLP
2007 · year_end · YY
H.R. 3162, The Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act; H.R. 976, H.R. 3963, S. 2499, Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP Extension Act of 2007; provisions pertaining to Medicare payment for home health services.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
COMMUNITY HEALTH ADVOCATES via ALSTON & BIRD LLP
2007 · year_end · YT
H.R. 3162, The Childrens Health and Medicare Protection Act, provisions pertaining to Medicare reimbursement for Federally Qualified Health Centers.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
VITAS HEALTHCARE CORPORATION via ALSTON & BIRD LLP
2007 · year_end · YT
H.R. 3162, The Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act, and S. 2499, H.R. 976, H.R. 3963, Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP Extension Act of 2007, provisions relating to hospice, including the hospice cap.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
KIDNEY CARE COUNCIL via ALSTON & BIRD LLP
2007 · year_end · YY
H.R. 3162, The Childrens Health and Medicare Protection Act, Title VIC and Section 703. Proposed changes to end-stage renal disease payment policies and regulations in the CY08 Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
ROCHE DIAGNOSTICS via ALSTON & BIRD LLP
2007 · year_end · YY
Regulatory issues related to the implementation of the Competitive Acquisition Program, Proposed legislative changes to the Competitive Acquisition Program as part of the S. 2449 Medicare, Medicaid and SCHIP Extension Act of 2007.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
LIFESCAN INC via ALSTON & BIRD LLP
2007 · year_end · YY
Regulatory issues related to the implementation of the Competitive Acquisition Program, Proposed legislative changes to the Competitive Acquisition Program as part of the S. 2449 Medicare, Medicaid and SCHIP Extension Act of 2007.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
BAYER HEALTHCARE via ALSTON & BIRD LLP
2007 · year_end · YY
Regulatory issues related to the implementation of the Competitive Acquisition Program, Proposed legislative changes to the Competitive Acquisition Program as part of the S. 2449 Medicare, Medicaid and SCHIP Extension Act of 2007.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
CVS CAREMARK INC (FORMERLY CAREMARK RX INC ) via ALSTON & BIRD LLP
2007 · year_end · YY
CY08 Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule, proposed changes to physician self-referral policies. CMS Final Rule on Medicaid (AMP Rule). S. 1701, U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Care, Katrina Recovery and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act of 2007, Section 7002(b) relating to the tamper-resistant prescription pad law.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
SHARED HEALTH via ALSTON & BIRD LLP
2007 · year_end · YY
Use of federal payments for rebuilding health care infrastructure related to Hurricane Katrina for health information technology. CMS approval of State Medicaid waivers which allow payments for health information technology and use of patient medical records.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS)
EDUCAP, INC. via ALSTON & BIRD LLP
2007 · year_end · YT
H.R. 890, Student Loan Sunshine Act, H.R. 3927, Third Higher Education Extension Act, S. 1262, Student Loan Accountability and Disclosure Reform Act, provisions pertaining to student loan reform.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
COALITION OF FULL SERVICE COMMUNITY HOSPITALS via ALSTON & BIRD LLP
2007 · year_end · YY
H.R. 3162, The Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act, Sec. 651.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
ALLIANCE FOR QUALITY NURSING HOME CARE via ALSTON & BIRD LLP
2007 · year_end · YY
CMS rule concerning how physicians are paid under Medicare and the cut that was anticipated. H.R. 3162, the Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act, provisions pertaining to SNF reimbursement under Medicare. S. 2499, the Medicare, Medicaid and SCHIP Extension Act, provisions pertaining to SNF reimbursement under Medicare. Long term care insurance (private insurance purchased to cover the costs of long term care).
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
COVENANT HEALTHCARE HOSPITAL via ALSTON & BIRD LLP
2007 · year_end · YY
Medicare hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment System regulatory rule, policies pertaining to wage index area reclassifications. Decision by the Provider Reclassification Review Board at CMS regarding graduate medical education payments.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
JER PARTNERS via ALSTON & BIRD LLP
2007 · year_end · YY
H.R. 3162, The Childrens Health and Medicare Protection Act, section 506. Potential legislation by Sens. Kohl and Grassley pertaining to the regulation of nursing facilities owned by private equity companies.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
HEALTH SOUTH CORPORATION via ALSTON & BIRD LLP
2007 · year_end · YY
H.R. 3162, The Childrens Health and Medicare Protection Act, Section 502. S. 543, Preserving Patient Access to Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospitals Act of 2007. H.R. 1459, To improve Medicare beneficiary access by extending the 60 percent compliance threshold used to determine whether a hospital or unit of a hospital is an inpatient rehabilitation facility.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
HEALTH MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATES via ALSTON & BIRD LLP
2007 · year_end · YY
H.R. 3162, The Childrens Health and Medicare Protection Act, Titles I, V, VIII and Section 651. Proposed changes to inpatient hospital payment policies and regulations in the FY08 Proposed and Final Rules of the Inpatient Prospective Payment System.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
TENNESSEE HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION via ALSTON & BIRD LLP
2007 · year_end · YY
March Medicare Hospital Inpatient Prosective Payment System regulatory rule. H.R. 3162, The Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act; S. 2499, H.R. 976 & H.R. 3963, Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP Extension Act of 2007, provisions pertaining to Medicare payment reductions and the MA area wage index. Medicare wage index problem in MA due to regulation specifically pertaining to Nantucket and Martha Vineyard hospitals.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE