ANNA GRIFFIN

Pandemic preparedness; Accutane safety; diabetes issues; Tamiflu; Reimbursement and other issues related to anemia and arthritis drugs. Planning treatment protocols for patiens requireing cancer drugs; issues related to government purchases of pandemic drugs; community relations and outreach to develop and maintain relationships with minority groups and health organizations to promote diabetes awareness. Public policy such as promoting initiatives and strategizing on the most effective approaches to tell the story of Roche's efforts to address and try to resolve health disparities affecting minority communities. Addressed funding for pandemic flu and emergency preparedness. H.R. 1585, The FIT Kids Act, issues addressing childhood obesity; addressed issues pertaining to comprehensive health care reform; comparative effectiveness research. S.1213, Patient-Centered outcomes Research Act of 2009 and S. 3408, H.R.1548, Pathway for Biosimilars Act; and S. 525, Pharmaceutical Market Access & Drug Safety Act of 2009. Track and monitor health care reform including H.R. 1427 and S. 726, Promoting Innovation and Access to Life-Saving Medicince Act General support for Hoffmann-LaRoche products.

Advocate on legislative changes regarding biosimilars; pandemic preparedness, health reform, health care reform legislation, including safety and data exclusivity issues regarding follow-on biologics; policy analysis; address concerns regarding the federal government's purchase and stockpiling of Tamiflu; HR 3200 America's Affordable Health Choices Act: and the America's Healthy Future Act of 2009; H.R. 1 - Pandemic influenza funding; H.R. 1105 Omnibus Appropriations Act; Pandemic funding issues; FY10 Labor HHS Appropriations legislation: H.R. 2346 Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2009 Congress and Federal Agencies; community relations and outreach to develop and maintain relationships with minority groups and health organizations; Public policy such as developming strategies on the most effective approaches to tell the story of Roche's efforts to address and try to resolve health disparities affecting minority communities.

Pandemic preparedness; accutane safety; general diabetes and pharmaceutical issues; health care reform legislation; H.R. 3200, America Affordable Health Choices Act; and the America's Health Future Act of 2009; Community Relations and Outreach to develop and maintain relationships with minority groups and health organizations to promote diabetes awareness. Developing strategies on the most effective approaches to address and try to resolve health disparities affecting minority communities General healthcare issues - biosimilars.

Pandemic preparedness; Accutane safety; diabetes issues; Tamiflu; Reimbursement and other issues related to anemia and arthritis drugs. Planning treatment protocols for patiens requireing cancer drugs; issues related to government purchases of pandemic drugs; community relations and outreach to develop and maintain relationships with minority groups and health organizations to promote diabetes awareness. Public policy such as promoting initiatives and strategizing on the most effective approaches to tell the story of Roche's efforts to address and try to resolve health disparities affecting minority communities. Addressed funding for pandemic flu and emergency preparedness. H.R. 1585, The FIT Kids Act, issues addressing childhood obesity; addressed issues pertaining to comprehensive health care reform; comparative effectiveness research. S.1213, Patient-Centered outcomes Research Act of 2009 and S. 3408, H.R.1548, Pathway for Biosimilars Act; and S. 525, Pharmaceutical Market Access & Drug Safety Act of 2009. Track and monitor health care reform including H.R. 1427 and S. 726, Promoting Innovation and Access to Life-Saving Medicince Act General support for Hoffmann-LaRoche products.

Pandemic preparedness; Accutane safety; diabetes issues; Tamiflu; Reimbursement and other issues related to anemia and arthritis drugs. Planning treatment protocols for patiens requireing cancer drugs; issues related to government purchases of pandemic drugs; community relations and outreach to develop and maintain relationships with minority groups and health organizations to promote diabetes awareness. Public policy such as promoting initiatives and strategizing on the most effective approaches to tell the story of Roche's efforts to address and try to resolve health disparities affecting minority communities. Addressed funding for pandemic flu and emergency preparedness. H.R. 1585, The FIT Kids Act, issues addressing childhood obesity; addressed issues pertaining to comprehensive health care reform; comparative effectiveness research. S.1213, Patient-Centered outcomes Research Act of 2009 and S. 3408, H.R.1548, Pathway for Biosimilars Act; and S. 525, Pharmaceutical Market Access & Drug Safety Act of 2009. Track and monitor health care reform including H.R. 1427 and S. 726, Promoting Innovation and Access to Life-Saving Medicince Act General support for Hoffmann-LaRoche products.

Pandemic preparedness; Accutane safety; diabetes issues; Tamiflu; Reimbursement and other issues related to anemia and arthritis drugs. Planning treatment protocols for patiens requireing cancer drugs; issues related to government purchases of pandemic drugs; community relations and outreach to develop and maintain relationships with minority groups and health organizations to promote diabetes awareness. Public policy such as promoting initiatives and strategizing on the most effective approaches to tell the story of Roche's efforts to address and try to resolve health disparities affecting minority communities. Addressed funding for pandemic flu and emergency preparedness. H.R. 1585, The FIT Kids Act, issues addressing childhood obesity; addressed issues pertaining to comprehensive health care reform; comparative effectiveness research. S.1213, Patient-Centered outcomes Research Act of 2009 and S. 3408, H.R.1548, Pathway for Biosimilars Act; and S. 525, Pharmaceutical Market Access & Drug Safety Act of 2009. Track and monitor health care reform including H.R. 1427 and S. 726, Promoting Innovation and Access to Life-Saving Medicince Act General support for Hoffmann-LaRoche products.

Pandemic preparedness; Accutane safety; diabetes issues; Tamiflu; Reimbursement and other issues related to anemia and arthritis drugs. Planning treatment protocols for patiens requireing cancer drugs; issues related to government purchases of pandemic drugs; community relations and outreach to develop and maintain relationships with minority groups and health organizations to promote diabetes awareness. Public policy such as promoting initiatives and strategizing on the most effective approaches to tell the story of Roche's efforts to address and try to resolve health disparities affecting minority communities. Addressed funding for pandemic flu and emergency preparedness. H.R. 1585, The FIT Kids Act, issues addressing childhood obesity; addressed issues pertaining to comprehensive health care reform; comparative effectiveness research. S.1213, Patient-Centered outcomes Research Act of 2009 and S. 3408, H.R.1548, Pathway for Biosimilars Act; and S. 525, Pharmaceutical Market Access & Drug Safety Act of 2009. Track and monitor health care reform including H.R. 1427 and S. 726, Promoting Innovation and Access to Life-Saving Medicince Act General support for Hoffmann-LaRoche products.

Pandemic preparedness, accutane safety, diabetes issues, general pharmaceutical issues; federal lobbying on Tamiflu; pandemic flu funding; HR1585, the FIT Kids Act; issues addressing childhood obesity; track and monitor health care reform including H.R. 1427 and S.726, promoting Innovation and Access to Life-Saving Medicine Act; HR 1105 omnibus Approporiation Act; FY10 Labor HHS Approporiations legislation; community relations and outreach to develop and maintain relationships with minority groups and health organizations to promote diabetes awareness. Public policy such as promoting initiatives and strategizing on the most effective approaches to tell the story of Roche's efforts to address and try to resolve health disparities affecting minority communities; Federal lobbying on Tamiflu.

Advocate on legislative changes regarding biosimilars; pandemic preparedness, health reform, health care reform legislation, including safety and data exclusivity issues regarding follow-on biologics; policy analysis; address concerns regarding the federal government's purchase and stockpiling of Tamiflu; HR 3200 America's Affordable Health Choices Act: and the America's Healthy Future Act of 2009; H.R. 1 - Pandemic influenza funding; H.R. 1105 Omnibus Appropriations Act; Pandemic funding issues; FY10 Labor HHS Appropriations legislation: H.R. 2346 Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2009 Congress and Federal Agencies; community relations and outreach to develop and maintain relationships with minority groups and health organizations; Public policy such as developming strategies on the most effective approaches to tell the story of Roche's efforts to address and try to resolve health disparities affecting minority communities.

Pandemic preparedness, accutane safety, diabetes issues, general pharmaceutical issues; federal lobbying on Tamiflu; pandemic flu funding; HR1585, the FIT Kids Act; issues addressing childhood obesity; track and monitor health care reform including H.R. 1427 and S.726, promoting Innovation and Access to Life-Saving Medicine Act; HR 1105 omnibus Approporiation Act; FY10 Labor HHS Approporiations legislation; community relations and outreach to develop and maintain relationships with minority groups and health organizations to promote diabetes awareness. Public policy such as promoting initiatives and strategizing on the most effective approaches to tell the story of Roche's efforts to address and try to resolve health disparities affecting minority communities; Federal lobbying on Tamiflu.

Medicare coverage of and reimbursement for pharmaceuticals in Parts B&D, including oncology, rheumatoid arthritis and ESRD; Medicare durable medical equipment reimbursement and policy Medicare laboratory reimbursement and policy, including provisions in: H.R. 1321/S.2404, the Medicare Advance Laboratory Dianostics Act of 2007; H.R. 3453/S.2099 (to repeal the Medicare competitive bidding project for clinical; laboratory services); comparative effectiveness policies, including provisions in H.R. 3162 the Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007; Medicare coverage policy for blood glucose monitors and test strips; Medicare payments for diagnostic tests; Emergency preparedness for influenza pandemic; DACC/ Competitive Bidding; lobbied activities of the PST Coalition. The PST Coalition lobbied Cngress and CMS on matters related to reimbursement for and coverage of home prothrombin time testing.

Medicare coverage of and reimbursement for pharmaceuticals in Parts B&D, including oncology, rheumatoid arthritis and ESRD; Medicare durable medical equipment reimbursement and policy Medicare laboratory reimbursement and policy, including provisions in: H.R. 1321/S.2404, the Medicare Advance Laboratory Dianostics Act of 2007; H.R. 3453/S.2099 (to repeal the Medicare competitive bidding project for clinical; laboratory services); comparative effectiveness policies, including provisions in H.R. 3162 the Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007; Medicare coverage policy for blood glucose monitors and test strips; Medicare payments for diagnostic tests; Emergency preparedness for influenza pandemic; DACC/ Competitive Bidding; lobbied activities of the PST Coalition. The PST Coalition lobbied Cngress and CMS on matters related to reimbursement for and coverage of home prothrombin time testing.

Medicare coverage of and reimbursement for pharmaceuticals in Parts B&D, including oncology, rheumatoid arthritis adn ESRD; Medicare durable medical equipment reimbursement and policy Medicare laboratory reimbursement and policy, including provisions in: H.R. 1321/S.2404, the Medicare Advance Laboratory Diagnostics Act of 2007; H.R> 3453/S.2099 (to repeal the Medicare competitive bidding project for clinical; laboratory services); comparative effectiveness policies, including provisions in H.R.3162 the Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007; Medicare coverage policy for blood glucose monitors and test strips; Medicare payments for diagnostic tests; Emergency preparedness for influenza pandemic; DACC/Competitive Bidding; lobbied activities of the PST Coalition. The PST Coalition lobbied Congress and CMS on matters related to reimbursement for and coverage of home prothrombin time testing.

Pandemic Preparedness; Reimbrusement and general health issues; Prescription drug coverage and reimbursement issues; Early Treatment for HIV Act. Legislation on public health preparedness and response related to pandemic influenza. S.1445 and H.R. 2552, Senate and House versions of the Hepatitis C Epidemic Control and Prevention Act. Influenza Pandemic Preparednessness federal, state and local levels; Federal lobbying for Tamiflu and Actermra and pandemic flu funding; lobbying for the federal government's purchase and stockpiling of Tamiflu. FY 08 Emergency Supplemental Appropriations related preparedness for pandemic influenza.

Pandemic Preparedness; Reimbursement and general health issues; Prescription drug coverage and reimbursement issues; Early Treatment for HIV Act. Legislation on public health preparedness and response related to pandemic influenza. S.1445 and H.R. 2552, Senate and House versions of the Hepatitis C epidemic Control and Prevention Act. Influenza Pandemic Preparedness Federal state and local levels; Federal lobbying for Tamiflu and Actemra and pandemic flu funding; lobbying for the federal government's purchase and stockpiling of Tamiflu. FY 08 Emergency Supplemental APpropriations related preparedness for pandemic influenza.

Pandemic Preparedness; Reimbursement and general health issues; Prescription drug coverage and reimbursement issues; Early Treatment for HIV Act. Legislation on public health preparedness and response related to pandemic influenza. S.1445 and H.R. 2552, Senate and House versions of the Hepatitis C epidemic Control and Prevention Act. Influenza Pandemic Preparedness Federal state and local levels; Federal lobbying for Tamiflu and Actemra and pandemic flu funding; lobbying for the federal government's purchase and stockpiling of Tamiflu. FY 08 Emergency Supplemental APpropriations related preparedness for pandemic influenza.

Medicare coverage of and reimbursement for pharmaceuticals in Parts B&D, including oncology, rheumatoid arthritis and ESRD; Medicare durable medical equipment reimbursement and policy Medicare laboratory reimbursement and policy, including provisions in: H.R. 1321/S.2404, the Medicare Advance Laboratory Dianostics Act of 2007; H.R. 3453/S.2099 (to repeal the Medicare competitive bidding project for clinical; laboratory services); comparative effectiveness policies, including provisions in H.R. 3162 the Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007; Medicare coverage policy for blood glucose monitors and test strips; Medicare payments for diagnostic tests; Emergency preparedness for influenza pandemic; DACC/ Competitive Bidding; lobbied activities of the PST Coalition. The PST Coalition lobbied Cngress and CMS on matters related to reimbursement for and coverage of home prothrombin time testing.

Medicare coverage of and reimbursement for pharmaceuticals in Parts B&D, including oncology, rheumatoid arthritis and ESRD; Medicare durable medical equipment reimbursement and policy Medicare laboratory reimbursement and policy, including provisions in: H.R. 1321/S.2404, the Medicare Advance Laboratory Dianostics Act of 2007; H.R. 3453/S.2099 (to repeal the Medicare competitive bidding project for clinical; laboratory services); comparative effectiveness policies, including provisions in H.R. 3162 the Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007; Medicare coverage policy for blood glucose monitors and test strips; Medicare payments for diagnostic tests; Emergency preparedness for influenza pandemic; DACC/ Competitive Bidding; lobbied activities of the PST Coalition. The PST Coalition lobbied Cngress and CMS on matters related to reimbursement for and coverage of home prothrombin time testing.

Pandemic Preparedness; Reimbrusement and general health issues; Prescription drug coverage and reimbursement issues; Early Treatment for HIV Act. Legislation on public health preparedness and response related to pandemic influenza. S.1445 and H.R. 2552, Senate and House versions of the Hepatitis C Epidemic Control and Prevention Act. Influenza Pandemic Preparednessness federal, state and local levels; Federal lobbying for Tamiflu and Actermra and pandemic flu funding; lobbying for the federal government's purchase and stockpiling of Tamiflu. FY 08 Emergency Supplemental Appropriations related preparedness for pandemic influenza.

Pandemic Preparedness; Reimbursement and general health issues; Prescription drug coverage and reimbursement issues; Early Treatment for HIV Act. Legislation on public health preparedness and response related to pandemic influenza. S.1445 and H.R. 2552, Senate and House versions of the Hepatitis C epidemic Control and Prevention Act. Influenza Pandemic Preparedness Federal state and local levels; Federal lobbying for Tamiflu and Actemra and pandemic flu funding; lobbying for the federal government's purchase and stockpiling of Tamiflu. FY 08 Emergency Supplemental APpropriations related preparedness for pandemic influenza.

Pandemic Preparedness; Reimbursement and general health issues; Prescription drug coverage and reimbursement issues; Early Treatment for HIV Act. Legislation on public health preparedness and response related to pandemic influenza. S.1445 and H.R. 2552, Senate and House versions of the Hepatitis C epidemic Control and Prevention Act. Influenza Pandemic Preparedness Federal state and local levels; Federal lobbying for Tamiflu and Actemra and pandemic flu funding; lobbying for the federal government's purchase and stockpiling of Tamiflu. FY 08 Emergency Supplemental APpropriations related preparedness for pandemic influenza.

Medicare coverage of and reimbursement for pharmaceuticals in Parts B&D, including oncology, rheumatoid arthritis adn ESRD; Medicare durable medical equipment reimbursement and policy Medicare laboratory reimbursement and policy, including provisions in: H.R. 1321/S.2404, the Medicare Advance Laboratory Diagnostics Act of 2007; H.R> 3453/S.2099 (to repeal the Medicare competitive bidding project for clinical; laboratory services); comparative effectiveness policies, including provisions in H.R.3162 the Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007; Medicare coverage policy for blood glucose monitors and test strips; Medicare payments for diagnostic tests; Emergency preparedness for influenza pandemic; DACC/Competitive Bidding; lobbied activities of the PST Coalition. The PST Coalition lobbied Congress and CMS on matters related to reimbursement for and coverage of home prothrombin time testing.

Medicare coverage of and reimbursement for pharmaceuticals in Parts B&D, including oncology, rheumatoid arthritis and ESRD; Medicare durable medical equipment reimbursement and policy Medicare laboratory reimbursement and policy, including provisions in: H.R. 1321/S.2404, the Medicare Advance Laboratory Dianostics Act of 2007; H.R. 3453/S.2099 (to repeal the Medicare competitive bidding project for clinical; laboratory services); comparative effectiveness policies, including provisions in H.R. 3162 the Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007; Medicare coverage policy for blood glucose monitors and test strips; Medicare payments for diagnostic tests; Emergency preparedness for influenza pandemic; DACC/ Competitive Bidding; lobbied activities of the PST Coalition. The PST Coalition lobbied Cngress and CMS on matters related to reimbursement for and coverage of home prothrombin time testing.

Medicare coverage of and reimbursement for pharmaceuticals in Parts B&D, including oncology, rheumatoid arthritis and ESRD; Medicare durable medical equipment reimbursement and policy Medicare laboratory reimbursement and policy, including provisions in: H.R. 1321/S.2404, the Medicare Advance Laboratory Dianostics Act of 2007; H.R. 3453/S.2099 (to repeal the Medicare competitive bidding project for clinical; laboratory services); comparative effectiveness policies, including provisions in H.R. 3162 the Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007; Medicare coverage policy for blood glucose monitors and test strips; Medicare payments for diagnostic tests; Emergency preparedness for influenza pandemic; DACC/ Competitive Bidding; lobbied activities of the PST Coalition. The PST Coalition lobbied Cngress and CMS on matters related to reimbursement for and coverage of home prothrombin time testing.

Medicare coverage of and reimbursement for pharmaceuticals in Parts B&D, including oncology, rheumatoid arthritis and ESRD; Medicare durable medical equipment reimbursement and policy Medicare laboratory reimbursement and policy, including provisions in: H.R. 1321/S.2404, the Medicare Advance Laboratory Dianostics Act of 2007; H.R. 3453/S.2099 (to repeal the Medicare competitive bidding project for clinical; laboratory services); comparative effectiveness policies, including provisions in H.R. 3162 the Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007; Medicare coverage policy for blood glucose monitors and test strips; Medicare payments for diagnostic tests; Emergency preparedness for influenza pandemic; DACC/ Competitive Bidding; lobbied activities of the PST Coalition. The PST Coalition lobbied Cngress and CMS on matters related to reimbursement for and coverage of home prothrombin time testing.

Medicare coverage of and reimbursement for pharmaceuticals in Parts B&D, including oncology, rheumatoid arthritis adn ESRD; Medicare durable medical equipment reimbursement and policy Medicare laboratory reimbursement and policy, including provisions in: H.R. 1321/S.2404, the Medicare Advance Laboratory Diagnostics Act of 2007; H.R> 3453/S.2099 (to repeal the Medicare competitive bidding project for clinical; laboratory services); comparative effectiveness policies, including provisions in H.R.3162 the Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007; Medicare coverage policy for blood glucose monitors and test strips; Medicare payments for diagnostic tests; Emergency preparedness for influenza pandemic; DACC/Competitive Bidding; lobbied activities of the PST Coalition. The PST Coalition lobbied Congress and CMS on matters related to reimbursement for and coverage of home prothrombin time testing.

Medicare coverage of and reimbursement for pharmaceuticals in Parts B&D, including oncology, rheumatoid arthritis and ESRD; Medicare durable medical equipment reimbursement and policy Medicare laboratory reimbursement and policy, including provisions in: H.R. 1321/S.2404, the Medicare Advance Laboratory Dianostics Act of 2007; H.R. 3453/S.2099 (to repeal the Medicare competitive bidding project for clinical; laboratory services); comparative effectiveness policies, including provisions in H.R. 3162 the Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007; Medicare coverage policy for blood glucose monitors and test strips; Medicare payments for diagnostic tests; Emergency preparedness for influenza pandemic; DACC/ Competitive Bidding; lobbied activities of the PST Coalition. The PST Coalition lobbied Cngress and CMS on matters related to reimbursement for and coverage of home prothrombin time testing.

of osteoporosis drugs (Boniva); H.R. 1293/S.1338: Access to Medicare Imaging Act of 2007; coverage of immunosuppressive drugs; implementation of and appropriations related to P.L. 108-216: Organ Donation and Recovery Improvement Act Transplant-related legislation; H.R. 3043/S.1710: FY2007 Labor/HHS/Education Appropriations; H.R. 710 Charlie W. Norwood Living Organ Donation Act; H.R. 2808 - Living Organ Donor Job Security Act of 2007; H.R. 1035-Living Organ Donor Tax Credit Act of 2007; H. Res 555 - Supporting the goals and ideals of National Minority Donor Awareness Day; P.L. 109-423: Tax Relief and Health Care Act of 2006; P.L. 109-415: Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Modernization Act of 2006; H.R. 2552/S. 1445: Senate and House versions of Hepatitis C Epidemic Control and Prevention Act; S. 1893: Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007; H.R. 3162: Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007; H.R. 1193/S. 691: Kidney Care and Quality and Improvement Act; Early treatment for HIV Act, legislation on public health preparedness and respone related to pandemic influenza; prescription drug coverage and reimbursement issues; allied health for veterans for diabetes care. Healthcare reimursement issues, pandemic preparedness and CMS; Labor HHS, Tamiflu, Community relations and outreach - develop and maintain relationships with minority groups and health organizations to highlight the potential benefits of a competitive anemia drug on the market such as MIRCERA; promoting initiatives and strategizing on the most effective approaches to explain Roche's efforts to address and try to resolve health disparities affecting minority communities; coverage of cancer drugs; coverage

of osteoporosis drugs (Boniva); H.R. 1293/S.1338: Access to Medicare Imaging Act of 2007; coverage of immunosuppressive drugs; implementation of and appropriations related to P.L. 108-216: Organ Donation and Recovery Improvement Act Transplant-related legislation; H.R. 3043/S.1710: FY2007 Labor/HHS/Education Appropriations; H.R. 710 Charlie W. Norwood Living Organ Donation Act; H.R. 2808 - Living Organ Donor Job Security Act of 2007; H.R. 1035-Living Organ Donor Tax Credit Act of 2007; H. Res 555 - Supporting the goals and ideals of National Minority Donor Awareness Day; P.L. 109-423: Tax Relief and Health Care Act of 2006; P.L. 109-415: Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Modernization Act of 2006; H.R. 2552/S. 1445: Senate and House versions of Hepatitis C Epidemic Control and Prevention Act; S. 1893: Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007; H.R. 3162: Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007; H.R. 1193/S. 691: Kidney Care and Quality and Improvement Act; Early treatment for HIV Act, legislation on public health preparedness and respone related to pandemic influenza; prescription drug coverage and reimbursement issues; allied health for veterans for diabetes care. Healthcare reimursement issues, pandemic preparedness and CMS; Labor HHS, Tamiflu, Community relations and outreach - develop and maintain relationships with minority groups and health organizations to highlight the potential benefits of a competitive anemia drug on the market such as MIRCERA; promoting initiatives and strategizing on the most effective approaches to explain Roche's efforts to address and try to resolve health disparities affecting minority communities; coverage of cancer drugs; coverage

HCR: Healthcare Reimbursement Issues, Pandemic Preparedness; H.R.3043/S.1710, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Approporiations Act, 2008; H.R. 2764, Omnibus Appropriations Bill; Avian Flu Pandemic Preparation; Health pandemic flu funding; Coverage of Cancer drugs coverage of osteoporosis drugs (Boniva) H.R. 1293; Organ Donation and Recovery Improvement Act Transplant-related legislation: H.R. 3043/S.1710: FY2008 Labor/HHS/Education Appropriations P.L.

of osteoporosis drugs (Boniva); H.R. 1293/S.1338: Access to Medicare Imaging Act of 2007; coverage of immunosuppressive drugs; implementation of and appropriations related to P.L. 108-216: Organ Donation and Recovery Improvement Act Transplant-related legislation; H.R. 3043/S.1710: FY2007 Labor/HHS/Education Appropriations; H.R. 710 Charlie W. Norwood Living Organ Donation Act; H.R. 2808 - Living Organ Donor Job Security Act of 2007; H.R. 1035-Living Organ Donor Tax Credit Act of 2007; H. Res 555 - Supporting the goals and ideals of National Minority Donor Awareness Day; P.L. 109-423: Tax Relief and Health Care Act of 2006; P.L. 109-415: Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Modernization Act of 2006; H.R. 2552/S. 1445: Senate and House versions of Hepatitis C Epidemic Control and Prevention Act; S. 1893: Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007; H.R. 3162: Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007; H.R. 1193/S. 691: Kidney Care and Quality and Improvement Act; Early treatment for HIV Act, legislation on public health preparedness and respone related to pandemic influenza; prescription drug coverage and reimbursement issues; allied health for veterans for diabetes care. Healthcare reimursement issues, pandemic preparedness and CMS; Labor HHS, Tamiflu, Community relations and outreach - develop and maintain relationships with minority groups and health organizations to highlight the potential benefits of a competitive anemia drug on the market such as MIRCERA; promoting initiatives and strategizing on the most effective approaches to explain Roche's efforts to address and try to resolve health disparities affecting minority communities; coverage of cancer drugs; coverage

of osteoporosis drugs (Boniva); H.R. 1293/S.1338: Access to Medicare Imaging Act of 2007; coverage of immunosuppressive drugs; implementation of and appropriations related to P.L. 108-216: Organ Donation and Recovery Improvement Act Transplant-related legislation; H.R. 3043/S.1710: FY2007 Labor/HHS/Education Appropriations; H.R. 710 Charlie W. Norwood Living Organ Donation Act; H.R. 2808 - Living Organ Donor Job Security Act of 2007; H.R. 1035-Living Organ Donor Tax Credit Act of 2007; H. Res 555 - Supporting the goals and ideals of National Minority Donor Awareness Day; P.L. 109-423: Tax Relief and Health Care Act of 2006; P.L. 109-415: Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Modernization Act of 2006; H.R. 2552/S. 1445: Senate and House versions of Hepatitis C Epidemic Control and Prevention Act; S. 1893: Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007; H.R. 3162: Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007; H.R. 1193/S. 691: Kidney Care and Quality and Improvement Act; Early treatment for HIV Act, legislation on public health preparedness and respone related to pandemic influenza; prescription drug coverage and reimbursement issues; allied health for veterans for diabetes care. Healthcare reimursement issues, pandemic preparedness and CMS; Labor HHS, Tamiflu, Community relations and outreach - develop and maintain relationships with minority groups and health organizations to highlight the potential benefits of a competitive anemia drug on the market such as MIRCERA; promoting initiatives and strategizing on the most effective approaches to explain Roche's efforts to address and try to resolve health disparities affecting minority communities; coverage of cancer drugs; coverage

of osteoporosis drugs (Boniva); H.R. 1293/S.1338: Access to Medicare Imaging Act of 2007; coverage of immunosuppressive drugs; implementation of and appropriations related to P.L. 108-216: Organ Donation and Recovery Improvement Act Transplant-related legislation; H.R. 3043/S.1710: FY2007 Labor/HHS/Education Appropriations; H.R. 710 Charlie W. Norwood Living Organ Donation Act; H.R. 2808 - Living Organ Donor Job Security Act of 2007; H.R. 1035-Living Organ Donor Tax Credit Act of 2007; H. Res 555 - Supporting the goals and ideals of National Minority Donor Awareness Day; P.L. 109-423: Tax Relief and Health Care Act of 2006; P.L. 109-415: Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Modernization Act of 2006; H.R. 2552/S. 1445: Senate and House versions of Hepatitis C Epidemic Control and Prevention Act; S. 1893: Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007; H.R. 3162: Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007; H.R. 1193/S. 691: Kidney Care and Quality and Improvement Act; Early treatment for HIV Act, legislation on public health preparedness and respone related to pandemic influenza; prescription drug coverage and reimbursement issues; allied health for veterans for diabetes care. Healthcare reimursement issues, pandemic preparedness and CMS; Labor HHS, Tamiflu, Community relations and outreach - develop and maintain relationships with minority groups and health organizations to highlight the potential benefits of a competitive anemia drug on the market such as MIRCERA; promoting initiatives and strategizing on the most effective approaches to explain Roche's efforts to address and try to resolve health disparities affecting minority communities; coverage of cancer drugs; coverage

MMM: Reimbursement and General Health Care Issues pertaining to Part B and End stage Renal Disease; S. 1338: Access to Medicare Imaging Act of 2007 H.R. 4206: Medicare Fracture Prevention and Osteoporosis Testing Act of 2007 (Coverage of Osteporosis Screeing Imaging (DEXA); Coverage of Immunosuppresive drugs Implementation of and appropriations related to P.L. 108-216; H.R. 3162: Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007; Medicare payment for diagnostic tests

of osteoporosis drugs (Boniva); H.R. 1293/S.1338: Access to Medicare Imaging Act of 2007; coverage of immunosuppressive drugs; implementation of and appropriations related to P.L. 108-216: Organ Donation and Recovery Improvement Act Transplant-related legislation; H.R. 3043/S.1710: FY2007 Labor/HHS/Education Appropriations; H.R. 710 Charlie W. Norwood Living Organ Donation Act; H.R. 2808 - Living Organ Donor Job Security Act of 2007; H.R. 1035-Living Organ Donor Tax Credit Act of 2007; H. Res 555 - Supporting the goals and ideals of National Minority Donor Awareness Day; P.L. 109-423: Tax Relief and Health Care Act of 2006; P.L. 109-415: Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Modernization Act of 2006; H.R. 2552/S. 1445: Senate and House versions of Hepatitis C Epidemic Control and Prevention Act; S. 1893: Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007; H.R. 3162: Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007; H.R. 1193/S. 691: Kidney Care and Quality and Improvement Act; Early treatment for HIV Act, legislation on public health preparedness and respone related to pandemic influenza; prescription drug coverage and reimbursement issues; allied health for veterans for diabetes care. Healthcare reimursement issues, pandemic preparedness and CMS; Labor HHS, Tamiflu, Community relations and outreach - develop and maintain relationships with minority groups and health organizations to highlight the potential benefits of a competitive anemia drug on the market such as MIRCERA; promoting initiatives and strategizing on the most effective approaches to explain Roche's efforts to address and try to resolve health disparities affecting minority communities; coverage of cancer drugs; coverage

of osteoporosis drugs (Boniva); H.R. 1293/S.1338: Access to Medicare Imaging Act of 2007; coverage of immunosuppressive drugs; implementation of and appropriations related to P.L. 108-216: Organ Donation and Recovery Improvement Act Transplant-related legislation; H.R. 3043/S.1710: FY2007 Labor/HHS/Education Appropriations; H.R. 710 Charlie W. Norwood Living Organ Donation Act; H.R. 2808 - Living Organ Donor Job Security Act of 2007; H.R. 1035-Living Organ Donor Tax Credit Act of 2007; H. Res 555 - Supporting the goals and ideals of National Minority Donor Awareness Day; P.L. 109-423: Tax Relief and Health Care Act of 2006; P.L. 109-415: Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Modernization Act of 2006; H.R. 2552/S. 1445: Senate and House versions of Hepatitis C Epidemic Control and Prevention Act; S. 1893: Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007; H.R. 3162: Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007; H.R. 1193/S. 691: Kidney Care and Quality and Improvement Act; Early treatment for HIV Act, legislation on public health preparedness and respone related to pandemic influenza; prescription drug coverage and reimbursement issues; allied health for veterans for diabetes care. Healthcare reimursement issues, pandemic preparedness and CMS; Labor HHS, Tamiflu, Community relations and outreach - develop and maintain relationships with minority groups and health organizations to highlight the potential benefits of a competitive anemia drug on the market such as MIRCERA; promoting initiatives and strategizing on the most effective approaches to explain Roche's efforts to address and try to resolve health disparities affecting minority communities; coverage of cancer drugs; coverage

CPT: Patent/Trademark Issues - S. 1145: Patent Reform Act of 2007; Patent reform to eliminate a potential conflict between the U.S. District Cours and the ITC; Patent reform legislation;

of osteoporosis drugs (Boniva); H.R. 1293/S.1338: Access to Medicare Imaging Act of 2007; coverage of immunosuppressive drugs; implementation of and appropriations related to P.L. 108-216: Organ Donation and Recovery Improvement Act Transplant-related legislation; H.R. 3043/S.1710: FY2007 Labor/HHS/Education Appropriations; H.R. 710 Charlie W. Norwood Living Organ Donation Act; H.R. 2808 - Living Organ Donor Job Security Act of 2007; H.R. 1035-Living Organ Donor Tax Credit Act of 2007; H. Res 555 - Supporting the goals and ideals of National Minority Donor Awareness Day; P.L. 109-423: Tax Relief and Health Care Act of 2006; P.L. 109-415: Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Modernization Act of 2006; H.R. 2552/S. 1445: Senate and House versions of Hepatitis C Epidemic Control and Prevention Act; S. 1893: Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007; H.R. 3162: Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007; H.R. 1193/S. 691: Kidney Care and Quality and Improvement Act; Early treatment for HIV Act, legislation on public health preparedness and respone related to pandemic influenza; prescription drug coverage and reimbursement issues; allied health for veterans for diabetes care. Healthcare reimursement issues, pandemic preparedness and CMS; Labor HHS, Tamiflu, Community relations and outreach - develop and maintain relationships with minority groups and health organizations to highlight the potential benefits of a competitive anemia drug on the market such as MIRCERA; promoting initiatives and strategizing on the most effective approaches to explain Roche's efforts to address and try to resolve health disparities affecting minority communities; coverage of cancer drugs; coverage

MMM: Reimbursement and General Health Care Issues pertaining to Part B and End stage Renal Disease; S. 1338: Access to Medicare Imaging Act of 2007 H.R. 4206: Medicare Fracture Prevention and Osteoporosis Testing Act of 2007 (Coverage of Osteporosis Screeing Imaging (DEXA); Coverage of Immunosuppresive drugs Implementation of and appropriations related to P.L. 108-216; H.R. 3162: Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007; Medicare payment for diagnostic tests

of osteoporosis drugs (Boniva); H.R. 1293/S.1338: Access to Medicare Imaging Act of 2007; coverage of immunosuppressive drugs; implementation of and appropriations related to P.L. 108-216: Organ Donation and Recovery Improvement Act Transplant-related legislation; H.R. 3043/S.1710: FY2007 Labor/HHS/Education Appropriations; H.R. 710 Charlie W. Norwood Living Organ Donation Act; H.R. 2808 - Living Organ Donor Job Security Act of 2007; H.R. 1035-Living Organ Donor Tax Credit Act of 2007; H. Res 555 - Supporting the goals and ideals of National Minority Donor Awareness Day; P.L. 109-423: Tax Relief and Health Care Act of 2006; P.L. 109-415: Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Modernization Act of 2006; H.R. 2552/S. 1445: Senate and House versions of Hepatitis C Epidemic Control and Prevention Act; S. 1893: Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007; H.R. 3162: Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007; H.R. 1193/S. 691: Kidney Care and Quality and Improvement Act; Early treatment for HIV Act, legislation on public health preparedness and respone related to pandemic influenza; prescription drug coverage and reimbursement issues; allied health for veterans for diabetes care. Healthcare reimursement issues, pandemic preparedness and CMS; Labor HHS, Tamiflu, Community relations and outreach - develop and maintain relationships with minority groups and health organizations to highlight the potential benefits of a competitive anemia drug on the market such as MIRCERA; promoting initiatives and strategizing on the most effective approaches to explain Roche's efforts to address and try to resolve health disparities affecting minority communities; coverage of cancer drugs; coverage

HCR: Healthcare Reimbursement Issues, Pandemic Preparedness; H.R.3043/S.1710, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Approporiations Act, 2008; H.R. 2764, Omnibus Appropriations Bill; Avian Flu Pandemic Preparation; Health pandemic flu funding; Coverage of Cancer drugs coverage of osteoporosis drugs (Boniva) H.R. 1293; Organ Donation and Recovery Improvement Act Transplant-related legislation: H.R. 3043/S.1710: FY2008 Labor/HHS/Education Appropriations P.L.

BUD H.R. 3043; S. 1710-Labor, HHS and Education and H.R. 2764-Foreign Operations/Consoildated Appropriations Bill Appropriations related to preparedness for pandemic influenza, HIV/AIDS programs and HCV screening, care and treatment; BUD/Appropriations: S. Con Res 21, Budget resolution; funding for Pandemic Flu Preparedness; FY08 Labor -HHS Approps

of osteoporosis drugs (Boniva); H.R. 1293/S.1338: Access to Medicare Imaging Act of 2007; coverage of immunosuppressive drugs; implementation of and appropriations related to P.L. 108-216: Organ Donation and Recovery Improvement Act Transplant-related legislation; H.R. 3043/S.1710: FY2007 Labor/HHS/Education Appropriations; H.R. 710 Charlie W. Norwood Living Organ Donation Act; H.R. 2808 - Living Organ Donor Job Security Act of 2007; H.R. 1035-Living Organ Donor Tax Credit Act of 2007; H. Res 555 - Supporting the goals and ideals of National Minority Donor Awareness Day; P.L. 109-423: Tax Relief and Health Care Act of 2006; P.L. 109-415: Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Modernization Act of 2006; H.R. 2552/S. 1445: Senate and House versions of Hepatitis C Epidemic Control and Prevention Act; S. 1893: Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007; H.R. 3162: Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007; H.R. 1193/S. 691: Kidney Care and Quality and Improvement Act; Early treatment for HIV Act, legislation on public health preparedness and respone related to pandemic influenza; prescription drug coverage and reimbursement issues; allied health for veterans for diabetes care. Healthcare reimursement issues, pandemic preparedness and CMS; Labor HHS, Tamiflu, Community relations and outreach - develop and maintain relationships with minority groups and health organizations to highlight the potential benefits of a competitive anemia drug on the market such as MIRCERA; promoting initiatives and strategizing on the most effective approaches to explain Roche's efforts to address and try to resolve health disparities affecting minority communities; coverage of cancer drugs; coverage

of osteoporosis drugs (Boniva); H.R. 1293/S.1338: Access to Medicare Imaging Act of 2007; coverage of immunosuppressive drugs; implementation of and appropriations related to P.L. 108-216: Organ Donation and Recovery Improvement Act Transplant-related legislation; H.R. 3043/S.1710: FY2007 Labor/HHS/Education Appropriations; H.R. 710 Charlie W. Norwood Living Organ Donation Act; H.R. 2808 - Living Organ Donor Job Security Act of 2007; H.R. 1035-Living Organ Donor Tax Credit Act of 2007; H. Res 555 - Supporting the goals and ideals of National Minority Donor Awareness Day; P.L. 109-423: Tax Relief and Health Care Act of 2006; P.L. 109-415: Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Modernization Act of 2006; H.R. 2552/S. 1445: Senate and House versions of Hepatitis C Epidemic Control and Prevention Act; S. 1893: Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007; H.R. 3162: Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007; H.R. 1193/S. 691: Kidney Care and Quality and Improvement Act; Early treatment for HIV Act, legislation on public health preparedness and respone related to pandemic influenza; prescription drug coverage and reimbursement issues; allied health for veterans for diabetes care. Healthcare reimursement issues, pandemic preparedness and CMS; Labor HHS, Tamiflu, Community relations and outreach - develop and maintain relationships with minority groups and health organizations to highlight the potential benefits of a competitive anemia drug on the market such as MIRCERA; promoting initiatives and strategizing on the most effective approaches to explain Roche's efforts to address and try to resolve health disparities affecting minority communities; coverage of cancer drugs; coverage

of osteoporosis drugs (Boniva); H.R. 1293/S.1338: Access to Medicare Imaging Act of 2007; coverage of immunosuppressive drugs; implementation of and appropriations related to P.L. 108-216: Organ Donation and Recovery Improvement Act Transplant-related legislation; H.R. 3043/S.1710: FY2007 Labor/HHS/Education Appropriations; H.R. 710 Charlie W. Norwood Living Organ Donation Act; H.R. 2808 - Living Organ Donor Job Security Act of 2007; H.R. 1035-Living Organ Donor Tax Credit Act of 2007; H. Res 555 - Supporting the goals and ideals of National Minority Donor Awareness Day; P.L. 109-423: Tax Relief and Health Care Act of 2006; P.L. 109-415: Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Modernization Act of 2006; H.R. 2552/S. 1445: Senate and House versions of Hepatitis C Epidemic Control and Prevention Act; S. 1893: Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007; H.R. 3162: Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007; H.R. 1193/S. 691: Kidney Care and Quality and Improvement Act; Early treatment for HIV Act, legislation on public health preparedness and respone related to pandemic influenza; prescription drug coverage and reimbursement issues; allied health for veterans for diabetes care. Healthcare reimursement issues, pandemic preparedness and CMS; Labor HHS, Tamiflu, Community relations and outreach - develop and maintain relationships with minority groups and health organizations to highlight the potential benefits of a competitive anemia drug on the market such as MIRCERA; promoting initiatives and strategizing on the most effective approaches to explain Roche's efforts to address and try to resolve health disparities affecting minority communities; coverage of cancer drugs; coverage

Copyright, Intellecutual Property and patent/trademark issues, lobbying for patent reform. Oppose importation of unsafe drugs from outside the U.S. Oppose amendments to weaken the Drug Price Competition and Patent term Restoration Act. Support uniform enforcement of U.S. patent laws. Monitor consideration of S.1145 and H.R. 1908, the Patent Reform Act of 2005. Support amendment to the bills.

BUD H.R. 3043; S. 1710-Labor, HHS and Education and H.R. 2764-Foreign Operations/Consoildated Appropriations Bill Appropriations related to preparedness for pandemic influenza, HIV/AIDS programs and HCV screening, care and treatment; BUD/Appropriations: S. Con Res 21, Budget resolution; funding for Pandemic Flu Preparedness; FY08 Labor -HHS Approps

HCR: Healthcare Reimbursement Issues, Pandemic Preparedness; H.R.3043/S.1710, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Approporiations Act, 2008; H.R. 2764, Omnibus Appropriations Bill; Avian Flu Pandemic Preparation; Health pandemic flu funding; Coverage of Cancer drugs coverage of osteoporosis drugs (Boniva) H.R. 1293; Organ Donation and Recovery Improvement Act Transplant-related legislation: H.R. 3043/S.1710: FY2008 Labor/HHS/Education Appropriations P.L.

BUD H.R. 3043; S. 1710-Labor, HHS and Education and H.R. 2764-Foreign Operations/Consoildated Appropriations Bill Appropriations related to preparedness for pandemic influenza, HIV/AIDS programs and HCV screening, care and treatment; BUD/Appropriations: S. Con Res 21, Budget resolution; funding for Pandemic Flu Preparedness; FY08 Labor -HHS Approps

HCR: Healthcare Reimbursement Issues, Pandemic Preparedness; H.R.3043/S.1710, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Approporiations Act, 2008; H.R. 2764, Omnibus Appropriations Bill; Avian Flu Pandemic Preparation; Health pandemic flu funding; Coverage of Cancer drugs coverage of osteoporosis drugs (Boniva) H.R. 1293; Organ Donation and Recovery Improvement Act Transplant-related legislation: H.R. 3043/S.1710: FY2008 Labor/HHS/Education Appropriations P.L.

preparedness and response related to pandemic influenza, H.R. 5385, VA Appropriations Bill Standardization of Blood Glucose Meters, S. 3678 (Burr Bill - House/Senate/HHS/CDC/FDA, Lab Payment Reform H.R. 5369 - House/Senate, S. 733 Remote Monitoring Legislation, S. 2022, HR 3588 - House/Senate, S.170& HR2051 which includes the immunosuppressive issue, CERA, Ryan Whie Care Act Reauthorization, Tamiflu, Policy Importation, Drug Reimbursement, Pandemic issues. Issues before the Senate HELP, Finance and Judiciary Committees, Issues before the House Ways and Means, Energy and Commerce Committees Patent reform, Biosheild II Legislation, Early Treatment for HIV ACT, Legislation on public health

preparedness and response related to pandemic influenza, H.R. 5385, VA Appropriations Bill Standardization of Blood Glucose Meters, S. 3678 (Burr Bill - House/Senate/HHS/CDC/FDA, Lab Payment Reform H.R. 5369 - House/Senate, S. 733 Remote Monitoring Legislation, S. 2022, HR 3588 - House/Senate, S.170& HR2051 which includes the immunosuppressive issue, CERA, Ryan Whie Care Act Reauthorization, Tamiflu, Policy Importation, Drug Reimbursement, Pandemic issues. Issues before the Senate HELP, Finance and Judiciary Committees, Issues before the House Ways and Means, Energy and Commerce Committees Patent reform, Biosheild II Legislation, Early Treatment for HIV ACT, Legislation on public health

preparedness and response related to pandemic influenza, H.R. 5385, VA Appropriations Bill Standardization of Blood Glucose Meters, S. 3678 (Burr Bill - House/Senate/HHS/CDC/FDA, Lab Payment Reform H.R. 5369 - House/Senate, S. 733 Remote Monitoring Legislation, S. 2022, HR 3588 - House/Senate, S.170& HR2051 which includes the immunosuppressive issue, CERA, Ryan Whie Care Act Reauthorization, Tamiflu, Policy Importation, Drug Reimbursement, Pandemic issues. Issues before the Senate HELP, Finance and Judiciary Committees, Issues before the House Ways and Means, Energy and Commerce Committees Patent reform, Biosheild II Legislation, Early Treatment for HIV ACT, Legislation on public health

Reform Act of 2005, Monitor consideration of S.3818, to amend Title 35, US Code to provide for patent reform. Patent Process report. Patent Law & Litigation of patent infringement before the International Trade Commission. Oppose importation of unsafe drugs from outside the US, Oppose amendments to weaken the Drug Price Competition and Patent Term Restoration Act, Support uniform enforcement of U.S. patent laws, Monitor consideration of H.R. 2795, the Patent

preparedness and response related to pandemic influenza, H.R. 5385, VA Appropriations Bill Standardization of Blood Glucose Meters, S. 3678 (Burr Bill - House/Senate/HHS/CDC/FDA, Lab Payment Reform H.R. 5369 - House/Senate, S. 733 Remote Monitoring Legislation, S. 2022, HR 3588 - House/Senate, S.170& HR2051 which includes the immunosuppressive issue, CERA, Ryan Whie Care Act Reauthorization, Tamiflu, Policy Importation, Drug Reimbursement, Pandemic issues. Issues before the Senate HELP, Finance and Judiciary Committees, Issues before the House Ways and Means, Energy and Commerce Committees Patent reform, Biosheild II Legislation, Early Treatment for HIV ACT, Legislation on public health