Reported covered position: Sr. Legis. Advisor, Sen. Jay Rockefeller ; ; Medicare Specialist, OMB ; ; Prof. Staff, H. Energy & Commerce Committee ; ; Prof. Staff, Sen. Finance Committee ; ; Sr. Policy Director, WH Office of Health Reform
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Relating to a national emergency declared by the President on March 13, 2020.
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Healthcare affordability platform; H.J.Res.7, terminating the national emergency related to the COVID-19 pandemic
Ensuring Parity in MA and PACE for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021
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Implementation of American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (PL 117-2); Continued monitoring of Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (PL 116-260); Telehealth issues related to COVID-19; S. 150/H.R. 2166, Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021; Extension of the Medicare Sequester; S. 748, Medicare Sequester Relief Act; Telehealth Expansion Act; Monitor possible healthcare policies in upcoming reconciliation package including: making ACA tax credits/subsidies permanent, addressing Medicaid coverage gap, expanding home and community based services, prescription drug reform; HELP Committee bipartisan efforts to improve public health and medical preparedness/response programs; H.R. 5376, Build Back Better Act; Over the Counter Covid Testing Guidance; Protecting Medicare and American Families from Sequester Cuts Act (PL-117-71)- specifically: 6 months relief from 2% Medicare sequester, 4% statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act, 1 year relief of physician conversion factor cuts, 1 year delay of clinical lab (PAMA) cuts, delay of radiation oncology demo; Issues related to the implementation of the No Surprises Act; Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022 (PL 117-103); S.3799, PREVENT Pandemics Act; S. 3700/H.R. 6833, Affordable Insulin Now Act; Issues related to the Senate Finance report on mental health and mental health legislation; Issues related to reauthorization of the FDA user fee bills; Issues related to the Public Health Emergency; H.R. 7007, COVID Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2022; Issues related to the FY 2023 Presidents Budget
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VISITING NURSE SERVICE OF NEW YORK via AVENUE SOLUTIONS
2023 · second_quarter · 2T
Issues related to integrated home care for dual eligibles and home health payments
SIXTEEN THIRTY FUND via AVENUE SOLUTIONS
2023 · second_quarter · 2T
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| DIGESTIVE HEALTH PHYSICIANS ASSOCIATION, INC. | 11 | 2014–2020 |
| EXPRESS SCRIPTS INC | 10 | 2013–2015 |
| VISITING NURSE SERVICE OF NEW YORK | 10 | 2021–2023 |
| NATIONAL ELECTRICAL MANUFACTURERS ASSN (FOR ACCESS TO MEDICAL IMAGING COALITION) | 8 | 2013–2015 |
| ROSALYNN CARTER INSTITUTE FOR CAREGIVERS | 7 | 2021–2022 |
| UNIVERSAL AMERICAN FINANCIAL SERVICES (FOR COLLABORATIVE HEALTH SYSTEMS) | 7 | 2015–2016 |
| KIDNEY CARE PARTNERS | 5 | 2015–2021 |
| AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION | 4 | 2018–2020 |
| COALITION TO STRENGTHEN THE FUTURE OF MOLECULAR DIAGNOSTICS | 4 | 2013 |
| FMAP COALITION (INFORMAL COALITION) | 4 | 2020 |
| GROUP HEALTH COOPERATIVE | 4 | 2014–2015 |
| ALLIANCE OF COMMUNITY HEALTH PLANS (ACHP) | 3 | 2016 |
| JPMORGAN CHASE HOLDINGS LLC | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| ADVANCED MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION (ADVAMED) | 1 | 2015 |
| MERCK & CO., INC. | 1 | 2015 |
| NATIONAL FAMILY PLANNING AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH ASSOCIATION | 1 | 2015 |
Ensuring Parity in MA and PACE for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021
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Telehealth issues related to COVID-19; S. 150/H.R. 2166, Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021; Monitor possible healthcare policies in upcoming reconciliation package including: making ACA tax credits/subsidies permanent, addressing Medicaid coverage gap, expanding home and community based services, prescription drug reform; HELP Committee bipartisan efforts to improve public health and medical preparedness/response programs; H.R. 5376, Build Back Better Act; Over the Counter Covid Testing Guidance; Test to Treat Initiative; Issues related to the implementation of the No Surprises Act; S.3799, PREVENT Pandemics Act; S. 3700/H.R. 6833, Affordable Insulin Now Act; Issues related to the Senate Finance report on mental health and mental health legislation; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Ensuring Access to Telemental Health Services; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Improving Access to Physical and Mental Health Care for Children and Youth under Medicaid and CHIP; Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, P.L. 117-159, specifically policy related to access to mental health services for youth and families through Medicaid and CHIP and telehealth; H.R. 7666, Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022; Issues related to FDA user fee reauthorization bills (H.R. 7667, Food and Drug Amendments of 2022; S. 4348, Food and Drug Administration Safety and Landmark Advancements Act of 2022 (FDSLA Act of 2022), including accelerated approval, reimportation, and orphan drugs; Issues related to the Public Health Emergency; H.R. 7007, COVID Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2022; Issues related to the FY 2023 Presidents Budget; S.4293, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2022; Improving Needed Safeguards for Users of Lifesaving Insulin Now (INSULIN) Act
Ensuring Parity in MA and PACE for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021
Client: BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD ASSOCIATION · Firm: AVENUE SOLUTIONS
Issues related to H.R. 5376, Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (now PL 117-169) and implementation; Issues related to H.R. 6833, the Continuing Resolution; Committee Print 117-1 - Improvements to Medicare Inpatient and Outpatient Mental Health Services (H.R. 8879, Inpatient Psychiatric Facility Improvement Act; H.R. 8878, To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure adequate coverage of outpatient mental health services under the Medicare program); Committee Print 117-2 - Improvements to the Medicare Program Related to Physician Services and Education (H.R. 432, Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2021; H.R. 8910, Behavioral Health Integration Awareness Act of 2022; H.R. 8884, To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide outreach and reporting on opioid use disorder treatment services furnished by opioid treatment programs under the Medicare program; H.R. 8890, Physician Wellness Program Act of 2022; H.R. 8908, Fighting Stimulant and other Substance Use Disorders Act); Committee Print 117-3 - Requiring Coverage of Forensic Medical Exams with No Cost Sharing (H.R. 8891, No Surprises for Survivors Act of 2022); Committee Print 117-4 - Improved Information in Provider Directories, Plan Definitions and Crisis Services for Private Insurance Plans (H.R. 8885, Better Health Care Directories Act; H.R. 8886, Promoting Clarity in Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Treatment Act; H.R. 8892, To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a public outreach campaign to inform individuals covered under a group health plan or group or individual health insurance coverage of Federal requirements relating to mental health and substance use disorder crisis services, and for other purposes); Committee Print 117-5 - Improved Information for Network Coverage and Plan Documents in Private Insurance Plans (H.R. 8881, To amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to disclose the percentage of in-network participation for certain provider types, and for other purposes; H.R. 8889, Readable Insurance Coverage Explanations Act (RICE Act)); Telehealth issues related to COVID-19; S. 150/H.R. 2166, Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021; HELP Committee bipartisan efforts to improve public health and medical preparedness/response programs; Over the Counter Covid Testing Guidance; Test to Treat Initiative; Issues related to the implementation of the No Surprises Act; S. 3799, PREVENT Pandemics Act; S. 3700/H.R. 6833, Affordable Insulin Now Act; Issues related to the Senate Finance report on mental health and mental health legislation; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Ensuring Access to Telemental Health Services; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Improving Access to Physical and Mental Health Care for Children and Youth under Medicaid and CHIP; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Mental Health Workforce; Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, P.L. 117-159, specifically policy related to access to mental health services for youth and families through Medicaid and CHIP and telehealth; H.R. 7666, Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022; Issues related to FDA user fee reauthorization bills (H.R. 7667, Food and Drug Amendments of 2022; S. 4348, Food and Drug Administration Safety and Landmark Advancements Act of 2022 (FDSLA Act of 2022), including accelerated approval, reimportation, and orphan drugs; Issues related to the Public Health Emergency; H.R. 7007, COVID Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2022; Issues related to the FY 2023 President's Budget; S. 4293, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2022; Improving Needed Safeguards for Users of Lifesaving Insulin Now (INSULIN) Act
Ensuring Parity in MA and PACE for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021
Client: BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD ASSOCIATION · Firm: AVENUE SOLUTIONS
Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (PL 117-169) - extending enhanced premium assistance for ACA marketplace plans through 2025; H.R. 2617, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 - extending all Medicare telehealth flexibilities extended in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022 through December 31, 2024 and possible changes to Medicare provider directory policies; Committee Print 117-1 - Improvements to Medicare Inpatient and Outpatient Mental Health Services (H.R. 8879, Inpatient Psychiatric Facility Improvement Act; H.R. 8878, To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure adequate coverage of outpatient mental health services under the Medicare program); Committee Print 117-2 - Improvements to the Medicare Program Related to Physician Services and Education (H.R. 432, Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2021; H.R. 8910, Behavioral Health Integration Awareness Act of 2022; H.R. 8884, To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide outreach and reporting on opioid use disorder treatment services furnished by opioid treatment programs under the Medicare program; H.R. 8890, Physician Wellness Program Act of 2022; H.R. 8908, Fighting Stimulant and other Substance Use Disorders Act); Committee Print 117-3 - Requiring Coverage of Forensic Medical Exams with No Cost Sharing (H.R. 8891, No Surprises for Survivors Act of 2022); Committee Print 117-4 - Improved Information in Provider Directories, Plan Definitions and Crisis Services for Private Insurance Plans (H.R. 8885, Better Health Care Directories Act; H.R. 8886, Promoting Clarity in Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Treatment Act; H.R. 8892, To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a public outreach campaign to inform individuals covered under a group health plan or group or individual health insurance coverage of Federal requirements relating to mental health and substance use disorder crisis services, and for other purposes); Committee Print 117-5 - Improved Information for Network Coverage and Plan Documents in Private Insurance Plans (H.R. 8881, To amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to disclose the percentage of in-network participation for certain provider types, and for other purposes; H.R. 8889, Readable Insurance Coverage Explanations Act (RICE Act)); Telehealth issues related to COVID-19; S. 150/H.R. 2166, Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021; HELP Committee bipartisan efforts to improve public health and medical preparedness/response programs; Over the Counter Covid Testing Guidance; Test to Treat Initiative; Issues related to the implementation of the No Surprises Act; S. 3799, PREVENT Pandemics Act; S. 3700/H.R. 6833, Affordable Insulin Now Act; Issues related to the Senate Finance report on mental health and mental health legislation; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Ensuring Access to Telemental Health Services; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Improving Access to Physical and Mental Health Care for Children and Youth under Medicaid and CHIP; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Mental Health Workforce; Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, P.L. 117-159, specifically policy related to access to mental health services for youth and families through Medicaid and CHIP and telehealth; H.R. 7666, Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022; Issues related to FDA user fee reauthorization bills (H.R. 7667, Food and Drug Amendments of 2022; S. 4348, Food and Drug Administration Safety and Landmark Advancements Act of 2022 (FDSLA Act of 2022), including accelerated approval, reimportation, and orphan drugs; Issues related to the Public Health Emergency; H.R. 7007, COVID Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2022; S. 4293, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2022; Improving Needed Safeguards for Users of Lifesaving Insulin Now (INSULIN) Act; Executive Order Directing HHS to Explore Additional Actions to Lower Prescription Drug Costs
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023
Client: BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD ASSOCIATION · Firm: AVENUE SOLUTIONS
Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (PL 117-169) - extending enhanced premium assistance for ACA marketplace plans through 2025; H.R. 2617, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 - extending all Medicare telehealth flexibilities extended in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022 through December 31, 2024 and possible changes to Medicare provider directory policies; Committee Print 117-1 - Improvements to Medicare Inpatient and Outpatient Mental Health Services (H.R. 8879, Inpatient Psychiatric Facility Improvement Act; H.R. 8878, To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure adequate coverage of outpatient mental health services under the Medicare program); Committee Print 117-2 - Improvements to the Medicare Program Related to Physician Services and Education (H.R. 432, Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2021; H.R. 8910, Behavioral Health Integration Awareness Act of 2022; H.R. 8884, To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide outreach and reporting on opioid use disorder treatment services furnished by opioid treatment programs under the Medicare program; H.R. 8890, Physician Wellness Program Act of 2022; H.R. 8908, Fighting Stimulant and other Substance Use Disorders Act); Committee Print 117-3 - Requiring Coverage of Forensic Medical Exams with No Cost Sharing (H.R. 8891, No Surprises for Survivors Act of 2022); Committee Print 117-4 - Improved Information in Provider Directories, Plan Definitions and Crisis Services for Private Insurance Plans (H.R. 8885, Better Health Care Directories Act; H.R. 8886, Promoting Clarity in Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Treatment Act; H.R. 8892, To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a public outreach campaign to inform individuals covered under a group health plan or group or individual health insurance coverage of Federal requirements relating to mental health and substance use disorder crisis services, and for other purposes); Committee Print 117-5 - Improved Information for Network Coverage and Plan Documents in Private Insurance Plans (H.R. 8881, To amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to disclose the percentage of in-network participation for certain provider types, and for other purposes; H.R. 8889, Readable Insurance Coverage Explanations Act (RICE Act)); Telehealth issues related to COVID-19; S. 150/H.R. 2166, Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021; HELP Committee bipartisan efforts to improve public health and medical preparedness/response programs; Over the Counter Covid Testing Guidance; Test to Treat Initiative; Issues related to the implementation of the No Surprises Act; S. 3799, PREVENT Pandemics Act; S. 3700/H.R. 6833, Affordable Insulin Now Act; Issues related to the Senate Finance report on mental health and mental health legislation; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Ensuring Access to Telemental Health Services; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Improving Access to Physical and Mental Health Care for Children and Youth under Medicaid and CHIP; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Mental Health Workforce; Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, P.L. 117-159, specifically policy related to access to mental health services for youth and families through Medicaid and CHIP and telehealth; H.R. 7666, Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022; Issues related to FDA user fee reauthorization bills (H.R. 7667, Food and Drug Amendments of 2022; S. 4348, Food and Drug Administration Safety and Landmark Advancements Act of 2022 (FDSLA Act of 2022), including accelerated approval, reimportation, and orphan drugs; Issues related to the Public Health Emergency; H.R. 7007, COVID Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2022; S. 4293, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2022; Improving Needed Safeguards for Users of Lifesaving Insulin Now (INSULIN) Act; Executive Order Directing HHS to Explore Additional Actions to Lower Prescription Drug Costs
Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2021
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Monitoring of Medicare Advantage, particularly as it relates to changes in coding intensity, benchmarks, and health risk assessments; Issues related to the OIG, GAO, MedPAC reports on Medicare Advantage; S. 3018/H.R. 3173, Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021; CMS RFI on Medicare Advantage; Issues related to Ghost Networks; Issues related to Medicare provider directories; Contract Year 2024 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage and Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Programs Proposed Rule CMS-4201-P
Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2021
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Monitoring of Medicare Advantage, particularly as it relates to changes in coding intensity, benchmarks, and health risk assessments; Issues related to the OIG, GAO, MedPAC reports on Medicare Advantage; S. 3018/H.R. 3173, Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021; CMS RFI on Medicare Advantage
Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2021
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Monitoring of Medicare Advantage, particularly as it relates to changes in coding intensity, benchmarks, and health risk assessments; Issues related to the OIG, GAO, MedPAC reports on Medicare Advantage; S.3018/HR.3173, Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021
Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2021
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Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (PL 117-169) - extending enhanced premium assistance for ACA marketplace plans through 2025; H.R. 2617, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 - extending all Medicare telehealth flexibilities extended in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022 through December 31, 2024 and possible changes to Medicare provider directory policies; Committee Print 117-1 - Improvements to Medicare Inpatient and Outpatient Mental Health Services (H.R. 8879, Inpatient Psychiatric Facility Improvement Act; H.R. 8878, To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure adequate coverage of outpatient mental health services under the Medicare program); Committee Print 117-2 - Improvements to the Medicare Program Related to Physician Services and Education (H.R. 432, Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2021; H.R. 8910, Behavioral Health Integration Awareness Act of 2022; H.R. 8884, To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide outreach and reporting on opioid use disorder treatment services furnished by opioid treatment programs under the Medicare program; H.R. 8890, Physician Wellness Program Act of 2022; H.R. 8908, Fighting Stimulant and other Substance Use Disorders Act); Committee Print 117-3 - Requiring Coverage of Forensic Medical Exams with No Cost Sharing (H.R. 8891, No Surprises for Survivors Act of 2022); Committee Print 117-4 - Improved Information in Provider Directories, Plan Definitions and Crisis Services for Private Insurance Plans (H.R. 8885, Better Health Care Directories Act; H.R. 8886, Promoting Clarity in Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Treatment Act; H.R. 8892, To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a public outreach campaign to inform individuals covered under a group health plan or group or individual health insurance coverage of Federal requirements relating to mental health and substance use disorder crisis services, and for other purposes); Committee Print 117-5 - Improved Information for Network Coverage and Plan Documents in Private Insurance Plans (H.R. 8881, To amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to disclose the percentage of in-network participation for certain provider types, and for other purposes; H.R. 8889, Readable Insurance Coverage Explanations Act (RICE Act)); Telehealth issues related to COVID-19; S. 150/H.R. 2166, Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021; HELP Committee bipartisan efforts to improve public health and medical preparedness/response programs; Over the Counter Covid Testing Guidance; Test to Treat Initiative; Issues related to the implementation of the No Surprises Act; S. 3799, PREVENT Pandemics Act; S. 3700/H.R. 6833, Affordable Insulin Now Act; Issues related to the Senate Finance report on mental health and mental health legislation; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Ensuring Access to Telemental Health Services; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Improving Access to Physical and Mental Health Care for Children and Youth under Medicaid and CHIP; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Mental Health Workforce; Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, P.L. 117-159, specifically policy related to access to mental health services for youth and families through Medicaid and CHIP and telehealth; H.R. 7666, Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022; Issues related to FDA user fee reauthorization bills (H.R. 7667, Food and Drug Amendments of 2022; S. 4348, Food and Drug Administration Safety and Landmark Advancements Act of 2022 (FDSLA Act of 2022), including accelerated approval, reimportation, and orphan drugs; Issues related to the Public Health Emergency; H.R. 7007, COVID Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2022; S. 4293, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2022; Improving Needed Safeguards for Users of Lifesaving Insulin Now (INSULIN) Act; Executive Order Directing HHS to Explore Additional Actions to Lower Prescription Drug Costs
Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2021
Client: BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD ASSOCIATION · Firm: AVENUE SOLUTIONS
Issues related to H.R. 5376, Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (now PL 117-169) and implementation; Issues related to H.R. 6833, the Continuing Resolution; Committee Print 117-1 - Improvements to Medicare Inpatient and Outpatient Mental Health Services (H.R. 8879, Inpatient Psychiatric Facility Improvement Act; H.R. 8878, To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure adequate coverage of outpatient mental health services under the Medicare program); Committee Print 117-2 - Improvements to the Medicare Program Related to Physician Services and Education (H.R. 432, Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2021; H.R. 8910, Behavioral Health Integration Awareness Act of 2022; H.R. 8884, To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide outreach and reporting on opioid use disorder treatment services furnished by opioid treatment programs under the Medicare program; H.R. 8890, Physician Wellness Program Act of 2022; H.R. 8908, Fighting Stimulant and other Substance Use Disorders Act); Committee Print 117-3 - Requiring Coverage of Forensic Medical Exams with No Cost Sharing (H.R. 8891, No Surprises for Survivors Act of 2022); Committee Print 117-4 - Improved Information in Provider Directories, Plan Definitions and Crisis Services for Private Insurance Plans (H.R. 8885, Better Health Care Directories Act; H.R. 8886, Promoting Clarity in Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Treatment Act; H.R. 8892, To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a public outreach campaign to inform individuals covered under a group health plan or group or individual health insurance coverage of Federal requirements relating to mental health and substance use disorder crisis services, and for other purposes); Committee Print 117-5 - Improved Information for Network Coverage and Plan Documents in Private Insurance Plans (H.R. 8881, To amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to disclose the percentage of in-network participation for certain provider types, and for other purposes; H.R. 8889, Readable Insurance Coverage Explanations Act (RICE Act)); Telehealth issues related to COVID-19; S. 150/H.R. 2166, Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021; HELP Committee bipartisan efforts to improve public health and medical preparedness/response programs; Over the Counter Covid Testing Guidance; Test to Treat Initiative; Issues related to the implementation of the No Surprises Act; S. 3799, PREVENT Pandemics Act; S. 3700/H.R. 6833, Affordable Insulin Now Act; Issues related to the Senate Finance report on mental health and mental health legislation; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Ensuring Access to Telemental Health Services; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Improving Access to Physical and Mental Health Care for Children and Youth under Medicaid and CHIP; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Mental Health Workforce; Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, P.L. 117-159, specifically policy related to access to mental health services for youth and families through Medicaid and CHIP and telehealth; H.R. 7666, Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022; Issues related to FDA user fee reauthorization bills (H.R. 7667, Food and Drug Amendments of 2022; S. 4348, Food and Drug Administration Safety and Landmark Advancements Act of 2022 (FDSLA Act of 2022), including accelerated approval, reimportation, and orphan drugs; Issues related to the Public Health Emergency; H.R. 7007, COVID Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2022; Issues related to the FY 2023 President's Budget; S. 4293, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2022; Improving Needed Safeguards for Users of Lifesaving Insulin Now (INSULIN) Act
Inflation Reduction Act of 2022
Client: BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD ASSOCIATION · Firm: AVENUE SOLUTIONS
Issues related to H.R. 5376, Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (now PL 117-169) and implementation; Issues related to H.R. 6833, the Continuing Resolution; Committee Print 117-1 - Improvements to Medicare Inpatient and Outpatient Mental Health Services (H.R. 8879, Inpatient Psychiatric Facility Improvement Act; H.R. 8878, To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure adequate coverage of outpatient mental health services under the Medicare program); Committee Print 117-2 - Improvements to the Medicare Program Related to Physician Services and Education (H.R. 432, Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2021; H.R. 8910, Behavioral Health Integration Awareness Act of 2022; H.R. 8884, To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide outreach and reporting on opioid use disorder treatment services furnished by opioid treatment programs under the Medicare program; H.R. 8890, Physician Wellness Program Act of 2022; H.R. 8908, Fighting Stimulant and other Substance Use Disorders Act); Committee Print 117-3 - Requiring Coverage of Forensic Medical Exams with No Cost Sharing (H.R. 8891, No Surprises for Survivors Act of 2022); Committee Print 117-4 - Improved Information in Provider Directories, Plan Definitions and Crisis Services for Private Insurance Plans (H.R. 8885, Better Health Care Directories Act; H.R. 8886, Promoting Clarity in Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Treatment Act; H.R. 8892, To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a public outreach campaign to inform individuals covered under a group health plan or group or individual health insurance coverage of Federal requirements relating to mental health and substance use disorder crisis services, and for other purposes); Committee Print 117-5 - Improved Information for Network Coverage and Plan Documents in Private Insurance Plans (H.R. 8881, To amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to disclose the percentage of in-network participation for certain provider types, and for other purposes; H.R. 8889, Readable Insurance Coverage Explanations Act (RICE Act)); Telehealth issues related to COVID-19; S. 150/H.R. 2166, Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021; HELP Committee bipartisan efforts to improve public health and medical preparedness/response programs; Over the Counter Covid Testing Guidance; Test to Treat Initiative; Issues related to the implementation of the No Surprises Act; S. 3799, PREVENT Pandemics Act; S. 3700/H.R. 6833, Affordable Insulin Now Act; Issues related to the Senate Finance report on mental health and mental health legislation; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Ensuring Access to Telemental Health Services; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Improving Access to Physical and Mental Health Care for Children and Youth under Medicaid and CHIP; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Mental Health Workforce; Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, P.L. 117-159, specifically policy related to access to mental health services for youth and families through Medicaid and CHIP and telehealth; H.R. 7666, Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022; Issues related to FDA user fee reauthorization bills (H.R. 7667, Food and Drug Amendments of 2022; S. 4348, Food and Drug Administration Safety and Landmark Advancements Act of 2022 (FDSLA Act of 2022), including accelerated approval, reimportation, and orphan drugs; Issues related to the Public Health Emergency; H.R. 7007, COVID Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2022; Issues related to the FY 2023 President's Budget; S. 4293, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2022; Improving Needed Safeguards for Users of Lifesaving Insulin Now (INSULIN) Act
Inflation Reduction Act of 2022
Client: BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD ASSOCIATION · Firm: AVENUE SOLUTIONS
Telehealth issues related to COVID-19; S. 150/H.R. 2166, Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021; Monitor possible healthcare policies in upcoming reconciliation package including: making ACA tax credits/subsidies permanent, addressing Medicaid coverage gap, expanding home and community based services, prescription drug reform; HELP Committee bipartisan efforts to improve public health and medical preparedness/response programs; H.R. 5376, Build Back Better Act; Over the Counter Covid Testing Guidance; Test to Treat Initiative; Issues related to the implementation of the No Surprises Act; S.3799, PREVENT Pandemics Act; S. 3700/H.R. 6833, Affordable Insulin Now Act; Issues related to the Senate Finance report on mental health and mental health legislation; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Ensuring Access to Telemental Health Services; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Improving Access to Physical and Mental Health Care for Children and Youth under Medicaid and CHIP; Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, P.L. 117-159, specifically policy related to access to mental health services for youth and families through Medicaid and CHIP and telehealth; H.R. 7666, Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022; Issues related to FDA user fee reauthorization bills (H.R. 7667, Food and Drug Amendments of 2022; S. 4348, Food and Drug Administration Safety and Landmark Advancements Act of 2022 (FDSLA Act of 2022), including accelerated approval, reimportation, and orphan drugs; Issues related to the Public Health Emergency; H.R. 7007, COVID Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2022; Issues related to the FY 2023 Presidents Budget; S.4293, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2022; Improving Needed Safeguards for Users of Lifesaving Insulin Now (INSULIN) Act
Inflation Reduction Act of 2022
Client: BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD ASSOCIATION · Firm: AVENUE SOLUTIONS
Implementation of American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (PL 117-2); Continued monitoring of Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (PL 116-260); Telehealth issues related to COVID-19; S. 150/H.R. 2166, Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021; Extension of the Medicare Sequester; S. 748, Medicare Sequester Relief Act; Telehealth Expansion Act; Monitor possible healthcare policies in upcoming reconciliation package including: making ACA tax credits/subsidies permanent, addressing Medicaid coverage gap, expanding home and community based services, prescription drug reform; HELP Committee bipartisan efforts to improve public health and medical preparedness/response programs; H.R. 5376, Build Back Better Act; Over the Counter Covid Testing Guidance; Protecting Medicare and American Families from Sequester Cuts Act (PL-117-71)- specifically: 6 months relief from 2% Medicare sequester, 4% statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act, 1 year relief of physician conversion factor cuts, 1 year delay of clinical lab (PAMA) cuts, delay of radiation oncology demo; Issues related to the implementation of the No Surprises Act; Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022 (PL 117-103); S.3799, PREVENT Pandemics Act; S. 3700/H.R. 6833, Affordable Insulin Now Act; Issues related to the Senate Finance report on mental health and mental health legislation; Issues related to reauthorization of the FDA user fee bills; Issues related to the Public Health Emergency; H.R. 7007, COVID Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2022; Issues related to the FY 2023 Presidents Budget
Continuing Appropriations and Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2023
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Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (PL 117-169) - extending enhanced premium assistance for ACA marketplace plans through 2025; H.R. 2617, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 - extending all Medicare telehealth flexibilities extended in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022 through December 31, 2024 and possible changes to Medicare provider directory policies; Committee Print 117-1 - Improvements to Medicare Inpatient and Outpatient Mental Health Services (H.R. 8879, Inpatient Psychiatric Facility Improvement Act; H.R. 8878, To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure adequate coverage of outpatient mental health services under the Medicare program); Committee Print 117-2 - Improvements to the Medicare Program Related to Physician Services and Education (H.R. 432, Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2021; H.R. 8910, Behavioral Health Integration Awareness Act of 2022; H.R. 8884, To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide outreach and reporting on opioid use disorder treatment services furnished by opioid treatment programs under the Medicare program; H.R. 8890, Physician Wellness Program Act of 2022; H.R. 8908, Fighting Stimulant and other Substance Use Disorders Act); Committee Print 117-3 - Requiring Coverage of Forensic Medical Exams with No Cost Sharing (H.R. 8891, No Surprises for Survivors Act of 2022); Committee Print 117-4 - Improved Information in Provider Directories, Plan Definitions and Crisis Services for Private Insurance Plans (H.R. 8885, Better Health Care Directories Act; H.R. 8886, Promoting Clarity in Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Treatment Act; H.R. 8892, To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a public outreach campaign to inform individuals covered under a group health plan or group or individual health insurance coverage of Federal requirements relating to mental health and substance use disorder crisis services, and for other purposes); Committee Print 117-5 - Improved Information for Network Coverage and Plan Documents in Private Insurance Plans (H.R. 8881, To amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to disclose the percentage of in-network participation for certain provider types, and for other purposes; H.R. 8889, Readable Insurance Coverage Explanations Act (RICE Act)); Telehealth issues related to COVID-19; S. 150/H.R. 2166, Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021; HELP Committee bipartisan efforts to improve public health and medical preparedness/response programs; Over the Counter Covid Testing Guidance; Test to Treat Initiative; Issues related to the implementation of the No Surprises Act; S. 3799, PREVENT Pandemics Act; S. 3700/H.R. 6833, Affordable Insulin Now Act; Issues related to the Senate Finance report on mental health and mental health legislation; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Ensuring Access to Telemental Health Services; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Improving Access to Physical and Mental Health Care for Children and Youth under Medicaid and CHIP; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Mental Health Workforce; Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, P.L. 117-159, specifically policy related to access to mental health services for youth and families through Medicaid and CHIP and telehealth; H.R. 7666, Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022; Issues related to FDA user fee reauthorization bills (H.R. 7667, Food and Drug Amendments of 2022; S. 4348, Food and Drug Administration Safety and Landmark Advancements Act of 2022 (FDSLA Act of 2022), including accelerated approval, reimportation, and orphan drugs; Issues related to the Public Health Emergency; H.R. 7007, COVID Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2022; S. 4293, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2022; Improving Needed Safeguards for Users of Lifesaving Insulin Now (INSULIN) Act; Executive Order Directing HHS to Explore Additional Actions to Lower Prescription Drug Costs
Continuing Appropriations and Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2023
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Implementation of American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (PL 117-2); Continued monitoring of Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (PL 116-260); Telehealth issues related to COVID-19; S. 150/H.R. 2166, Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021; Extension of the Medicare Sequester; S. 748, Medicare Sequester Relief Act; Telehealth Expansion Act; Monitor possible healthcare policies in upcoming reconciliation package including: making ACA tax credits/subsidies permanent, addressing Medicaid coverage gap, expanding home and community based services, prescription drug reform; HELP Committee bipartisan efforts to improve public health and medical preparedness/response programs; H.R. 5376, Build Back Better Act; Over the Counter Covid Testing Guidance; Protecting Medicare and American Families from Sequester Cuts Act (PL-117-71)- specifically: 6 months relief from 2% Medicare sequester, 4% statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act, 1 year relief of physician conversion factor cuts, 1 year delay of clinical lab (PAMA) cuts, delay of radiation oncology demo; Issues related to the implementation of the No Surprises Act; Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022 (PL 117-103); S.3799, PREVENT Pandemics Act; S. 3700/H.R. 6833, Affordable Insulin Now Act; Issues related to the Senate Finance report on mental health and mental health legislation; Issues related to reauthorization of the FDA user fee bills; Issues related to the Public Health Emergency; H.R. 7007, COVID Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2022; Issues related to the FY 2023 Presidents Budget
Continuing Appropriations and Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2023
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Telehealth issues related to COVID-19; S. 150/H.R. 2166, Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021; Monitor possible healthcare policies in upcoming reconciliation package including: making ACA tax credits/subsidies permanent, addressing Medicaid coverage gap, expanding home and community based services, prescription drug reform; HELP Committee bipartisan efforts to improve public health and medical preparedness/response programs; H.R. 5376, Build Back Better Act; Over the Counter Covid Testing Guidance; Test to Treat Initiative; Issues related to the implementation of the No Surprises Act; S.3799, PREVENT Pandemics Act; S. 3700/H.R. 6833, Affordable Insulin Now Act; Issues related to the Senate Finance report on mental health and mental health legislation; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Ensuring Access to Telemental Health Services; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Improving Access to Physical and Mental Health Care for Children and Youth under Medicaid and CHIP; Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, P.L. 117-159, specifically policy related to access to mental health services for youth and families through Medicaid and CHIP and telehealth; H.R. 7666, Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022; Issues related to FDA user fee reauthorization bills (H.R. 7667, Food and Drug Amendments of 2022; S. 4348, Food and Drug Administration Safety and Landmark Advancements Act of 2022 (FDSLA Act of 2022), including accelerated approval, reimportation, and orphan drugs; Issues related to the Public Health Emergency; H.R. 7007, COVID Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2022; Issues related to the FY 2023 Presidents Budget; S.4293, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2022; Improving Needed Safeguards for Users of Lifesaving Insulin Now (INSULIN) Act
Continuing Appropriations and Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2023
Client: BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD ASSOCIATION · Firm: AVENUE SOLUTIONS
Issues related to H.R. 5376, Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (now PL 117-169) and implementation; Issues related to H.R. 6833, the Continuing Resolution; Committee Print 117-1 - Improvements to Medicare Inpatient and Outpatient Mental Health Services (H.R. 8879, Inpatient Psychiatric Facility Improvement Act; H.R. 8878, To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure adequate coverage of outpatient mental health services under the Medicare program); Committee Print 117-2 - Improvements to the Medicare Program Related to Physician Services and Education (H.R. 432, Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2021; H.R. 8910, Behavioral Health Integration Awareness Act of 2022; H.R. 8884, To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide outreach and reporting on opioid use disorder treatment services furnished by opioid treatment programs under the Medicare program; H.R. 8890, Physician Wellness Program Act of 2022; H.R. 8908, Fighting Stimulant and other Substance Use Disorders Act); Committee Print 117-3 - Requiring Coverage of Forensic Medical Exams with No Cost Sharing (H.R. 8891, No Surprises for Survivors Act of 2022); Committee Print 117-4 - Improved Information in Provider Directories, Plan Definitions and Crisis Services for Private Insurance Plans (H.R. 8885, Better Health Care Directories Act; H.R. 8886, Promoting Clarity in Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Treatment Act; H.R. 8892, To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a public outreach campaign to inform individuals covered under a group health plan or group or individual health insurance coverage of Federal requirements relating to mental health and substance use disorder crisis services, and for other purposes); Committee Print 117-5 - Improved Information for Network Coverage and Plan Documents in Private Insurance Plans (H.R. 8881, To amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to disclose the percentage of in-network participation for certain provider types, and for other purposes; H.R. 8889, Readable Insurance Coverage Explanations Act (RICE Act)); Telehealth issues related to COVID-19; S. 150/H.R. 2166, Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021; HELP Committee bipartisan efforts to improve public health and medical preparedness/response programs; Over the Counter Covid Testing Guidance; Test to Treat Initiative; Issues related to the implementation of the No Surprises Act; S. 3799, PREVENT Pandemics Act; S. 3700/H.R. 6833, Affordable Insulin Now Act; Issues related to the Senate Finance report on mental health and mental health legislation; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Ensuring Access to Telemental Health Services; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Improving Access to Physical and Mental Health Care for Children and Youth under Medicaid and CHIP; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Mental Health Workforce; Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, P.L. 117-159, specifically policy related to access to mental health services for youth and families through Medicaid and CHIP and telehealth; H.R. 7666, Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022; Issues related to FDA user fee reauthorization bills (H.R. 7667, Food and Drug Amendments of 2022; S. 4348, Food and Drug Administration Safety and Landmark Advancements Act of 2022 (FDSLA Act of 2022), including accelerated approval, reimportation, and orphan drugs; Issues related to the Public Health Emergency; H.R. 7007, COVID Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2022; Issues related to the FY 2023 President's Budget; S. 4293, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2022; Improving Needed Safeguards for Users of Lifesaving Insulin Now (INSULIN) Act
COVID Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2022
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Telehealth issues related to COVID-19; S. 150/H.R. 2166, Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021; Monitor possible healthcare policies in upcoming reconciliation package including: making ACA tax credits/subsidies permanent, addressing Medicaid coverage gap, expanding home and community based services, prescription drug reform; HELP Committee bipartisan efforts to improve public health and medical preparedness/response programs; H.R. 5376, Build Back Better Act; Over the Counter Covid Testing Guidance; Test to Treat Initiative; Issues related to the implementation of the No Surprises Act; S.3799, PREVENT Pandemics Act; S. 3700/H.R. 6833, Affordable Insulin Now Act; Issues related to the Senate Finance report on mental health and mental health legislation; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Ensuring Access to Telemental Health Services; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Improving Access to Physical and Mental Health Care for Children and Youth under Medicaid and CHIP; Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, P.L. 117-159, specifically policy related to access to mental health services for youth and families through Medicaid and CHIP and telehealth; H.R. 7666, Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022; Issues related to FDA user fee reauthorization bills (H.R. 7667, Food and Drug Amendments of 2022; S. 4348, Food and Drug Administration Safety and Landmark Advancements Act of 2022 (FDSLA Act of 2022), including accelerated approval, reimportation, and orphan drugs; Issues related to the Public Health Emergency; H.R. 7007, COVID Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2022; Issues related to the FY 2023 Presidents Budget; S.4293, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2022; Improving Needed Safeguards for Users of Lifesaving Insulin Now (INSULIN) Act
COVID Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2022
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Issues related to H.R. 5376, Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (now PL 117-169) and implementation; Issues related to H.R. 6833, the Continuing Resolution; Committee Print 117-1 - Improvements to Medicare Inpatient and Outpatient Mental Health Services (H.R. 8879, Inpatient Psychiatric Facility Improvement Act; H.R. 8878, To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure adequate coverage of outpatient mental health services under the Medicare program); Committee Print 117-2 - Improvements to the Medicare Program Related to Physician Services and Education (H.R. 432, Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2021; H.R. 8910, Behavioral Health Integration Awareness Act of 2022; H.R. 8884, To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide outreach and reporting on opioid use disorder treatment services furnished by opioid treatment programs under the Medicare program; H.R. 8890, Physician Wellness Program Act of 2022; H.R. 8908, Fighting Stimulant and other Substance Use Disorders Act); Committee Print 117-3 - Requiring Coverage of Forensic Medical Exams with No Cost Sharing (H.R. 8891, No Surprises for Survivors Act of 2022); Committee Print 117-4 - Improved Information in Provider Directories, Plan Definitions and Crisis Services for Private Insurance Plans (H.R. 8885, Better Health Care Directories Act; H.R. 8886, Promoting Clarity in Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Treatment Act; H.R. 8892, To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a public outreach campaign to inform individuals covered under a group health plan or group or individual health insurance coverage of Federal requirements relating to mental health and substance use disorder crisis services, and for other purposes); Committee Print 117-5 - Improved Information for Network Coverage and Plan Documents in Private Insurance Plans (H.R. 8881, To amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to disclose the percentage of in-network participation for certain provider types, and for other purposes; H.R. 8889, Readable Insurance Coverage Explanations Act (RICE Act)); Telehealth issues related to COVID-19; S. 150/H.R. 2166, Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021; HELP Committee bipartisan efforts to improve public health and medical preparedness/response programs; Over the Counter Covid Testing Guidance; Test to Treat Initiative; Issues related to the implementation of the No Surprises Act; S. 3799, PREVENT Pandemics Act; S. 3700/H.R. 6833, Affordable Insulin Now Act; Issues related to the Senate Finance report on mental health and mental health legislation; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Ensuring Access to Telemental Health Services; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Improving Access to Physical and Mental Health Care for Children and Youth under Medicaid and CHIP; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Mental Health Workforce; Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, P.L. 117-159, specifically policy related to access to mental health services for youth and families through Medicaid and CHIP and telehealth; H.R. 7666, Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022; Issues related to FDA user fee reauthorization bills (H.R. 7667, Food and Drug Amendments of 2022; S. 4348, Food and Drug Administration Safety and Landmark Advancements Act of 2022 (FDSLA Act of 2022), including accelerated approval, reimportation, and orphan drugs; Issues related to the Public Health Emergency; H.R. 7007, COVID Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2022; Issues related to the FY 2023 President's Budget; S. 4293, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2022; Improving Needed Safeguards for Users of Lifesaving Insulin Now (INSULIN) Act
COVID Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2022
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Implementation of American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (PL 117-2); Continued monitoring of Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (PL 116-260); Telehealth issues related to COVID-19; S. 150/H.R. 2166, Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021; Extension of the Medicare Sequester; S. 748, Medicare Sequester Relief Act; Telehealth Expansion Act; Monitor possible healthcare policies in upcoming reconciliation package including: making ACA tax credits/subsidies permanent, addressing Medicaid coverage gap, expanding home and community based services, prescription drug reform; HELP Committee bipartisan efforts to improve public health and medical preparedness/response programs; H.R. 5376, Build Back Better Act; Over the Counter Covid Testing Guidance; Protecting Medicare and American Families from Sequester Cuts Act (PL-117-71)- specifically: 6 months relief from 2% Medicare sequester, 4% statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act, 1 year relief of physician conversion factor cuts, 1 year delay of clinical lab (PAMA) cuts, delay of radiation oncology demo; Issues related to the implementation of the No Surprises Act; Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022 (PL 117-103); S.3799, PREVENT Pandemics Act; S. 3700/H.R. 6833, Affordable Insulin Now Act; Issues related to the Senate Finance report on mental health and mental health legislation; Issues related to reauthorization of the FDA user fee bills; Issues related to the Public Health Emergency; H.R. 7007, COVID Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2022; Issues related to the FY 2023 Presidents Budget
COVID Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2022
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Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (PL 117-169) - extending enhanced premium assistance for ACA marketplace plans through 2025; H.R. 2617, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 - extending all Medicare telehealth flexibilities extended in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022 through December 31, 2024 and possible changes to Medicare provider directory policies; Committee Print 117-1 - Improvements to Medicare Inpatient and Outpatient Mental Health Services (H.R. 8879, Inpatient Psychiatric Facility Improvement Act; H.R. 8878, To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure adequate coverage of outpatient mental health services under the Medicare program); Committee Print 117-2 - Improvements to the Medicare Program Related to Physician Services and Education (H.R. 432, Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2021; H.R. 8910, Behavioral Health Integration Awareness Act of 2022; H.R. 8884, To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide outreach and reporting on opioid use disorder treatment services furnished by opioid treatment programs under the Medicare program; H.R. 8890, Physician Wellness Program Act of 2022; H.R. 8908, Fighting Stimulant and other Substance Use Disorders Act); Committee Print 117-3 - Requiring Coverage of Forensic Medical Exams with No Cost Sharing (H.R. 8891, No Surprises for Survivors Act of 2022); Committee Print 117-4 - Improved Information in Provider Directories, Plan Definitions and Crisis Services for Private Insurance Plans (H.R. 8885, Better Health Care Directories Act; H.R. 8886, Promoting Clarity in Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Treatment Act; H.R. 8892, To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a public outreach campaign to inform individuals covered under a group health plan or group or individual health insurance coverage of Federal requirements relating to mental health and substance use disorder crisis services, and for other purposes); Committee Print 117-5 - Improved Information for Network Coverage and Plan Documents in Private Insurance Plans (H.R. 8881, To amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to disclose the percentage of in-network participation for certain provider types, and for other purposes; H.R. 8889, Readable Insurance Coverage Explanations Act (RICE Act)); Telehealth issues related to COVID-19; S. 150/H.R. 2166, Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021; HELP Committee bipartisan efforts to improve public health and medical preparedness/response programs; Over the Counter Covid Testing Guidance; Test to Treat Initiative; Issues related to the implementation of the No Surprises Act; S. 3799, PREVENT Pandemics Act; S. 3700/H.R. 6833, Affordable Insulin Now Act; Issues related to the Senate Finance report on mental health and mental health legislation; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Ensuring Access to Telemental Health Services; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Improving Access to Physical and Mental Health Care for Children and Youth under Medicaid and CHIP; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Mental Health Workforce; Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, P.L. 117-159, specifically policy related to access to mental health services for youth and families through Medicaid and CHIP and telehealth; H.R. 7666, Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022; Issues related to FDA user fee reauthorization bills (H.R. 7667, Food and Drug Amendments of 2022; S. 4348, Food and Drug Administration Safety and Landmark Advancements Act of 2022 (FDSLA Act of 2022), including accelerated approval, reimportation, and orphan drugs; Issues related to the Public Health Emergency; H.R. 7007, COVID Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2022; S. 4293, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2022; Improving Needed Safeguards for Users of Lifesaving Insulin Now (INSULIN) Act; Executive Order Directing HHS to Explore Additional Actions to Lower Prescription Drug Costs
Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022
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Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (PL 117-169) - extending enhanced premium assistance for ACA marketplace plans through 2025; H.R. 2617, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 - extending all Medicare telehealth flexibilities extended in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022 through December 31, 2024 and possible changes to Medicare provider directory policies; Committee Print 117-1 - Improvements to Medicare Inpatient and Outpatient Mental Health Services (H.R. 8879, Inpatient Psychiatric Facility Improvement Act; H.R. 8878, To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure adequate coverage of outpatient mental health services under the Medicare program); Committee Print 117-2 - Improvements to the Medicare Program Related to Physician Services and Education (H.R. 432, Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2021; H.R. 8910, Behavioral Health Integration Awareness Act of 2022; H.R. 8884, To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide outreach and reporting on opioid use disorder treatment services furnished by opioid treatment programs under the Medicare program; H.R. 8890, Physician Wellness Program Act of 2022; H.R. 8908, Fighting Stimulant and other Substance Use Disorders Act); Committee Print 117-3 - Requiring Coverage of Forensic Medical Exams with No Cost Sharing (H.R. 8891, No Surprises for Survivors Act of 2022); Committee Print 117-4 - Improved Information in Provider Directories, Plan Definitions and Crisis Services for Private Insurance Plans (H.R. 8885, Better Health Care Directories Act; H.R. 8886, Promoting Clarity in Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Treatment Act; H.R. 8892, To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a public outreach campaign to inform individuals covered under a group health plan or group or individual health insurance coverage of Federal requirements relating to mental health and substance use disorder crisis services, and for other purposes); Committee Print 117-5 - Improved Information for Network Coverage and Plan Documents in Private Insurance Plans (H.R. 8881, To amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to disclose the percentage of in-network participation for certain provider types, and for other purposes; H.R. 8889, Readable Insurance Coverage Explanations Act (RICE Act)); Telehealth issues related to COVID-19; S. 150/H.R. 2166, Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021; HELP Committee bipartisan efforts to improve public health and medical preparedness/response programs; Over the Counter Covid Testing Guidance; Test to Treat Initiative; Issues related to the implementation of the No Surprises Act; S. 3799, PREVENT Pandemics Act; S. 3700/H.R. 6833, Affordable Insulin Now Act; Issues related to the Senate Finance report on mental health and mental health legislation; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Ensuring Access to Telemental Health Services; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Improving Access to Physical and Mental Health Care for Children and Youth under Medicaid and CHIP; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Mental Health Workforce; Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, P.L. 117-159, specifically policy related to access to mental health services for youth and families through Medicaid and CHIP and telehealth; H.R. 7666, Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022; Issues related to FDA user fee reauthorization bills (H.R. 7667, Food and Drug Amendments of 2022; S. 4348, Food and Drug Administration Safety and Landmark Advancements Act of 2022 (FDSLA Act of 2022), including accelerated approval, reimportation, and orphan drugs; Issues related to the Public Health Emergency; H.R. 7007, COVID Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2022; S. 4293, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2022; Improving Needed Safeguards for Users of Lifesaving Insulin Now (INSULIN) Act; Executive Order Directing HHS to Explore Additional Actions to Lower Prescription Drug Costs
Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022
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Issues related to H.R. 5376, Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (now PL 117-169) and implementation; Issues related to H.R. 6833, the Continuing Resolution; Committee Print 117-1 - Improvements to Medicare Inpatient and Outpatient Mental Health Services (H.R. 8879, Inpatient Psychiatric Facility Improvement Act; H.R. 8878, To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure adequate coverage of outpatient mental health services under the Medicare program); Committee Print 117-2 - Improvements to the Medicare Program Related to Physician Services and Education (H.R. 432, Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2021; H.R. 8910, Behavioral Health Integration Awareness Act of 2022; H.R. 8884, To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide outreach and reporting on opioid use disorder treatment services furnished by opioid treatment programs under the Medicare program; H.R. 8890, Physician Wellness Program Act of 2022; H.R. 8908, Fighting Stimulant and other Substance Use Disorders Act); Committee Print 117-3 - Requiring Coverage of Forensic Medical Exams with No Cost Sharing (H.R. 8891, No Surprises for Survivors Act of 2022); Committee Print 117-4 - Improved Information in Provider Directories, Plan Definitions and Crisis Services for Private Insurance Plans (H.R. 8885, Better Health Care Directories Act; H.R. 8886, Promoting Clarity in Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Treatment Act; H.R. 8892, To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a public outreach campaign to inform individuals covered under a group health plan or group or individual health insurance coverage of Federal requirements relating to mental health and substance use disorder crisis services, and for other purposes); Committee Print 117-5 - Improved Information for Network Coverage and Plan Documents in Private Insurance Plans (H.R. 8881, To amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to disclose the percentage of in-network participation for certain provider types, and for other purposes; H.R. 8889, Readable Insurance Coverage Explanations Act (RICE Act)); Telehealth issues related to COVID-19; S. 150/H.R. 2166, Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021; HELP Committee bipartisan efforts to improve public health and medical preparedness/response programs; Over the Counter Covid Testing Guidance; Test to Treat Initiative; Issues related to the implementation of the No Surprises Act; S. 3799, PREVENT Pandemics Act; S. 3700/H.R. 6833, Affordable Insulin Now Act; Issues related to the Senate Finance report on mental health and mental health legislation; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Ensuring Access to Telemental Health Services; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Improving Access to Physical and Mental Health Care for Children and Youth under Medicaid and CHIP; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Mental Health Workforce; Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, P.L. 117-159, specifically policy related to access to mental health services for youth and families through Medicaid and CHIP and telehealth; H.R. 7666, Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022; Issues related to FDA user fee reauthorization bills (H.R. 7667, Food and Drug Amendments of 2022; S. 4348, Food and Drug Administration Safety and Landmark Advancements Act of 2022 (FDSLA Act of 2022), including accelerated approval, reimportation, and orphan drugs; Issues related to the Public Health Emergency; H.R. 7007, COVID Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2022; Issues related to the FY 2023 President's Budget; S. 4293, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2022; Improving Needed Safeguards for Users of Lifesaving Insulin Now (INSULIN) Act
Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022
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Telehealth issues related to COVID-19; S. 150/H.R. 2166, Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021; Monitor possible healthcare policies in upcoming reconciliation package including: making ACA tax credits/subsidies permanent, addressing Medicaid coverage gap, expanding home and community based services, prescription drug reform; HELP Committee bipartisan efforts to improve public health and medical preparedness/response programs; H.R. 5376, Build Back Better Act; Over the Counter Covid Testing Guidance; Test to Treat Initiative; Issues related to the implementation of the No Surprises Act; S.3799, PREVENT Pandemics Act; S. 3700/H.R. 6833, Affordable Insulin Now Act; Issues related to the Senate Finance report on mental health and mental health legislation; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Ensuring Access to Telemental Health Services; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Improving Access to Physical and Mental Health Care for Children and Youth under Medicaid and CHIP; Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, P.L. 117-159, specifically policy related to access to mental health services for youth and families through Medicaid and CHIP and telehealth; H.R. 7666, Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022; Issues related to FDA user fee reauthorization bills (H.R. 7667, Food and Drug Amendments of 2022; S. 4348, Food and Drug Administration Safety and Landmark Advancements Act of 2022 (FDSLA Act of 2022), including accelerated approval, reimportation, and orphan drugs; Issues related to the Public Health Emergency; H.R. 7007, COVID Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2022; Issues related to the FY 2023 Presidents Budget; S.4293, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2022; Improving Needed Safeguards for Users of Lifesaving Insulin Now (INSULIN) Act
Food and Drug Amendments of 2022
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Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (PL 117-169) - extending enhanced premium assistance for ACA marketplace plans through 2025; H.R. 2617, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 - extending all Medicare telehealth flexibilities extended in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022 through December 31, 2024 and possible changes to Medicare provider directory policies; Committee Print 117-1 - Improvements to Medicare Inpatient and Outpatient Mental Health Services (H.R. 8879, Inpatient Psychiatric Facility Improvement Act; H.R. 8878, To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure adequate coverage of outpatient mental health services under the Medicare program); Committee Print 117-2 - Improvements to the Medicare Program Related to Physician Services and Education (H.R. 432, Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2021; H.R. 8910, Behavioral Health Integration Awareness Act of 2022; H.R. 8884, To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide outreach and reporting on opioid use disorder treatment services furnished by opioid treatment programs under the Medicare program; H.R. 8890, Physician Wellness Program Act of 2022; H.R. 8908, Fighting Stimulant and other Substance Use Disorders Act); Committee Print 117-3 - Requiring Coverage of Forensic Medical Exams with No Cost Sharing (H.R. 8891, No Surprises for Survivors Act of 2022); Committee Print 117-4 - Improved Information in Provider Directories, Plan Definitions and Crisis Services for Private Insurance Plans (H.R. 8885, Better Health Care Directories Act; H.R. 8886, Promoting Clarity in Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Treatment Act; H.R. 8892, To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a public outreach campaign to inform individuals covered under a group health plan or group or individual health insurance coverage of Federal requirements relating to mental health and substance use disorder crisis services, and for other purposes); Committee Print 117-5 - Improved Information for Network Coverage and Plan Documents in Private Insurance Plans (H.R. 8881, To amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to disclose the percentage of in-network participation for certain provider types, and for other purposes; H.R. 8889, Readable Insurance Coverage Explanations Act (RICE Act)); Telehealth issues related to COVID-19; S. 150/H.R. 2166, Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021; HELP Committee bipartisan efforts to improve public health and medical preparedness/response programs; Over the Counter Covid Testing Guidance; Test to Treat Initiative; Issues related to the implementation of the No Surprises Act; S. 3799, PREVENT Pandemics Act; S. 3700/H.R. 6833, Affordable Insulin Now Act; Issues related to the Senate Finance report on mental health and mental health legislation; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Ensuring Access to Telemental Health Services; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Improving Access to Physical and Mental Health Care for Children and Youth under Medicaid and CHIP; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Mental Health Workforce; Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, P.L. 117-159, specifically policy related to access to mental health services for youth and families through Medicaid and CHIP and telehealth; H.R. 7666, Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022; Issues related to FDA user fee reauthorization bills (H.R. 7667, Food and Drug Amendments of 2022; S. 4348, Food and Drug Administration Safety and Landmark Advancements Act of 2022 (FDSLA Act of 2022), including accelerated approval, reimportation, and orphan drugs; Issues related to the Public Health Emergency; H.R. 7007, COVID Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2022; S. 4293, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2022; Improving Needed Safeguards for Users of Lifesaving Insulin Now (INSULIN) Act; Executive Order Directing HHS to Explore Additional Actions to Lower Prescription Drug Costs
Food and Drug Amendments of 2022
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Issues related to H.R. 5376, Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (now PL 117-169) and implementation; Issues related to H.R. 6833, the Continuing Resolution; Committee Print 117-1 - Improvements to Medicare Inpatient and Outpatient Mental Health Services (H.R. 8879, Inpatient Psychiatric Facility Improvement Act; H.R. 8878, To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure adequate coverage of outpatient mental health services under the Medicare program); Committee Print 117-2 - Improvements to the Medicare Program Related to Physician Services and Education (H.R. 432, Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2021; H.R. 8910, Behavioral Health Integration Awareness Act of 2022; H.R. 8884, To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide outreach and reporting on opioid use disorder treatment services furnished by opioid treatment programs under the Medicare program; H.R. 8890, Physician Wellness Program Act of 2022; H.R. 8908, Fighting Stimulant and other Substance Use Disorders Act); Committee Print 117-3 - Requiring Coverage of Forensic Medical Exams with No Cost Sharing (H.R. 8891, No Surprises for Survivors Act of 2022); Committee Print 117-4 - Improved Information in Provider Directories, Plan Definitions and Crisis Services for Private Insurance Plans (H.R. 8885, Better Health Care Directories Act; H.R. 8886, Promoting Clarity in Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Treatment Act; H.R. 8892, To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a public outreach campaign to inform individuals covered under a group health plan or group or individual health insurance coverage of Federal requirements relating to mental health and substance use disorder crisis services, and for other purposes); Committee Print 117-5 - Improved Information for Network Coverage and Plan Documents in Private Insurance Plans (H.R. 8881, To amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to disclose the percentage of in-network participation for certain provider types, and for other purposes; H.R. 8889, Readable Insurance Coverage Explanations Act (RICE Act)); Telehealth issues related to COVID-19; S. 150/H.R. 2166, Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021; HELP Committee bipartisan efforts to improve public health and medical preparedness/response programs; Over the Counter Covid Testing Guidance; Test to Treat Initiative; Issues related to the implementation of the No Surprises Act; S. 3799, PREVENT Pandemics Act; S. 3700/H.R. 6833, Affordable Insulin Now Act; Issues related to the Senate Finance report on mental health and mental health legislation; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Ensuring Access to Telemental Health Services; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Improving Access to Physical and Mental Health Care for Children and Youth under Medicaid and CHIP; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Mental Health Workforce; Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, P.L. 117-159, specifically policy related to access to mental health services for youth and families through Medicaid and CHIP and telehealth; H.R. 7666, Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022; Issues related to FDA user fee reauthorization bills (H.R. 7667, Food and Drug Amendments of 2022; S. 4348, Food and Drug Administration Safety and Landmark Advancements Act of 2022 (FDSLA Act of 2022), including accelerated approval, reimportation, and orphan drugs; Issues related to the Public Health Emergency; H.R. 7007, COVID Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2022; Issues related to the FY 2023 President's Budget; S. 4293, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2022; Improving Needed Safeguards for Users of Lifesaving Insulin Now (INSULIN) Act
Food and Drug Amendments of 2022
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Telehealth issues related to COVID-19; S. 150/H.R. 2166, Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021; Monitor possible healthcare policies in upcoming reconciliation package including: making ACA tax credits/subsidies permanent, addressing Medicaid coverage gap, expanding home and community based services, prescription drug reform; HELP Committee bipartisan efforts to improve public health and medical preparedness/response programs; H.R. 5376, Build Back Better Act; Over the Counter Covid Testing Guidance; Test to Treat Initiative; Issues related to the implementation of the No Surprises Act; S.3799, PREVENT Pandemics Act; S. 3700/H.R. 6833, Affordable Insulin Now Act; Issues related to the Senate Finance report on mental health and mental health legislation; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Ensuring Access to Telemental Health Services; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Improving Access to Physical and Mental Health Care for Children and Youth under Medicaid and CHIP; Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, P.L. 117-159, specifically policy related to access to mental health services for youth and families through Medicaid and CHIP and telehealth; H.R. 7666, Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022; Issues related to FDA user fee reauthorization bills (H.R. 7667, Food and Drug Amendments of 2022; S. 4348, Food and Drug Administration Safety and Landmark Advancements Act of 2022 (FDSLA Act of 2022), including accelerated approval, reimportation, and orphan drugs; Issues related to the Public Health Emergency; H.R. 7007, COVID Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2022; Issues related to the FY 2023 Presidents Budget; S.4293, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2022; Improving Needed Safeguards for Users of Lifesaving Insulin Now (INSULIN) Act
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure adequate coverage of outpatient mental health services under the Medicare program.
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Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (PL 117-169) - extending enhanced premium assistance for ACA marketplace plans through 2025; H.R. 2617, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 - extending all Medicare telehealth flexibilities extended in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022 through December 31, 2024 and possible changes to Medicare provider directory policies; Committee Print 117-1 - Improvements to Medicare Inpatient and Outpatient Mental Health Services (H.R. 8879, Inpatient Psychiatric Facility Improvement Act; H.R. 8878, To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure adequate coverage of outpatient mental health services under the Medicare program); Committee Print 117-2 - Improvements to the Medicare Program Related to Physician Services and Education (H.R. 432, Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2021; H.R. 8910, Behavioral Health Integration Awareness Act of 2022; H.R. 8884, To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide outreach and reporting on opioid use disorder treatment services furnished by opioid treatment programs under the Medicare program; H.R. 8890, Physician Wellness Program Act of 2022; H.R. 8908, Fighting Stimulant and other Substance Use Disorders Act); Committee Print 117-3 - Requiring Coverage of Forensic Medical Exams with No Cost Sharing (H.R. 8891, No Surprises for Survivors Act of 2022); Committee Print 117-4 - Improved Information in Provider Directories, Plan Definitions and Crisis Services for Private Insurance Plans (H.R. 8885, Better Health Care Directories Act; H.R. 8886, Promoting Clarity in Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Treatment Act; H.R. 8892, To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a public outreach campaign to inform individuals covered under a group health plan or group or individual health insurance coverage of Federal requirements relating to mental health and substance use disorder crisis services, and for other purposes); Committee Print 117-5 - Improved Information for Network Coverage and Plan Documents in Private Insurance Plans (H.R. 8881, To amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to disclose the percentage of in-network participation for certain provider types, and for other purposes; H.R. 8889, Readable Insurance Coverage Explanations Act (RICE Act)); Telehealth issues related to COVID-19; S. 150/H.R. 2166, Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021; HELP Committee bipartisan efforts to improve public health and medical preparedness/response programs; Over the Counter Covid Testing Guidance; Test to Treat Initiative; Issues related to the implementation of the No Surprises Act; S. 3799, PREVENT Pandemics Act; S. 3700/H.R. 6833, Affordable Insulin Now Act; Issues related to the Senate Finance report on mental health and mental health legislation; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Ensuring Access to Telemental Health Services; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Improving Access to Physical and Mental Health Care for Children and Youth under Medicaid and CHIP; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Mental Health Workforce; Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, P.L. 117-159, specifically policy related to access to mental health services for youth and families through Medicaid and CHIP and telehealth; H.R. 7666, Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022; Issues related to FDA user fee reauthorization bills (H.R. 7667, Food and Drug Amendments of 2022; S. 4348, Food and Drug Administration Safety and Landmark Advancements Act of 2022 (FDSLA Act of 2022), including accelerated approval, reimportation, and orphan drugs; Issues related to the Public Health Emergency; H.R. 7007, COVID Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2022; S. 4293, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2022; Improving Needed Safeguards for Users of Lifesaving Insulin Now (INSULIN) Act; Executive Order Directing HHS to Explore Additional Actions to Lower Prescription Drug Costs
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure adequate coverage of outpatient mental health services under the Medicare program.
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Issues related to H.R. 5376, Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (now PL 117-169) and implementation; Issues related to H.R. 6833, the Continuing Resolution; Committee Print 117-1 - Improvements to Medicare Inpatient and Outpatient Mental Health Services (H.R. 8879, Inpatient Psychiatric Facility Improvement Act; H.R. 8878, To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure adequate coverage of outpatient mental health services under the Medicare program); Committee Print 117-2 - Improvements to the Medicare Program Related to Physician Services and Education (H.R. 432, Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2021; H.R. 8910, Behavioral Health Integration Awareness Act of 2022; H.R. 8884, To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide outreach and reporting on opioid use disorder treatment services furnished by opioid treatment programs under the Medicare program; H.R. 8890, Physician Wellness Program Act of 2022; H.R. 8908, Fighting Stimulant and other Substance Use Disorders Act); Committee Print 117-3 - Requiring Coverage of Forensic Medical Exams with No Cost Sharing (H.R. 8891, No Surprises for Survivors Act of 2022); Committee Print 117-4 - Improved Information in Provider Directories, Plan Definitions and Crisis Services for Private Insurance Plans (H.R. 8885, Better Health Care Directories Act; H.R. 8886, Promoting Clarity in Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Treatment Act; H.R. 8892, To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a public outreach campaign to inform individuals covered under a group health plan or group or individual health insurance coverage of Federal requirements relating to mental health and substance use disorder crisis services, and for other purposes); Committee Print 117-5 - Improved Information for Network Coverage and Plan Documents in Private Insurance Plans (H.R. 8881, To amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to disclose the percentage of in-network participation for certain provider types, and for other purposes; H.R. 8889, Readable Insurance Coverage Explanations Act (RICE Act)); Telehealth issues related to COVID-19; S. 150/H.R. 2166, Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021; HELP Committee bipartisan efforts to improve public health and medical preparedness/response programs; Over the Counter Covid Testing Guidance; Test to Treat Initiative; Issues related to the implementation of the No Surprises Act; S. 3799, PREVENT Pandemics Act; S. 3700/H.R. 6833, Affordable Insulin Now Act; Issues related to the Senate Finance report on mental health and mental health legislation; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Ensuring Access to Telemental Health Services; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Improving Access to Physical and Mental Health Care for Children and Youth under Medicaid and CHIP; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Mental Health Workforce; Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, P.L. 117-159, specifically policy related to access to mental health services for youth and families through Medicaid and CHIP and telehealth; H.R. 7666, Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022; Issues related to FDA user fee reauthorization bills (H.R. 7667, Food and Drug Amendments of 2022; S. 4348, Food and Drug Administration Safety and Landmark Advancements Act of 2022 (FDSLA Act of 2022), including accelerated approval, reimportation, and orphan drugs; Issues related to the Public Health Emergency; H.R. 7007, COVID Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2022; Issues related to the FY 2023 President's Budget; S. 4293, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2022; Improving Needed Safeguards for Users of Lifesaving Insulin Now (INSULIN) Act
Inpatient Psychiatric Facility Improvement Act
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Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (PL 117-169) - extending enhanced premium assistance for ACA marketplace plans through 2025; H.R. 2617, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 - extending all Medicare telehealth flexibilities extended in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022 through December 31, 2024 and possible changes to Medicare provider directory policies; Committee Print 117-1 - Improvements to Medicare Inpatient and Outpatient Mental Health Services (H.R. 8879, Inpatient Psychiatric Facility Improvement Act; H.R. 8878, To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure adequate coverage of outpatient mental health services under the Medicare program); Committee Print 117-2 - Improvements to the Medicare Program Related to Physician Services and Education (H.R. 432, Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2021; H.R. 8910, Behavioral Health Integration Awareness Act of 2022; H.R. 8884, To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide outreach and reporting on opioid use disorder treatment services furnished by opioid treatment programs under the Medicare program; H.R. 8890, Physician Wellness Program Act of 2022; H.R. 8908, Fighting Stimulant and other Substance Use Disorders Act); Committee Print 117-3 - Requiring Coverage of Forensic Medical Exams with No Cost Sharing (H.R. 8891, No Surprises for Survivors Act of 2022); Committee Print 117-4 - Improved Information in Provider Directories, Plan Definitions and Crisis Services for Private Insurance Plans (H.R. 8885, Better Health Care Directories Act; H.R. 8886, Promoting Clarity in Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Treatment Act; H.R. 8892, To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a public outreach campaign to inform individuals covered under a group health plan or group or individual health insurance coverage of Federal requirements relating to mental health and substance use disorder crisis services, and for other purposes); Committee Print 117-5 - Improved Information for Network Coverage and Plan Documents in Private Insurance Plans (H.R. 8881, To amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to disclose the percentage of in-network participation for certain provider types, and for other purposes; H.R. 8889, Readable Insurance Coverage Explanations Act (RICE Act)); Telehealth issues related to COVID-19; S. 150/H.R. 2166, Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021; HELP Committee bipartisan efforts to improve public health and medical preparedness/response programs; Over the Counter Covid Testing Guidance; Test to Treat Initiative; Issues related to the implementation of the No Surprises Act; S. 3799, PREVENT Pandemics Act; S. 3700/H.R. 6833, Affordable Insulin Now Act; Issues related to the Senate Finance report on mental health and mental health legislation; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Ensuring Access to Telemental Health Services; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Improving Access to Physical and Mental Health Care for Children and Youth under Medicaid and CHIP; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Mental Health Workforce; Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, P.L. 117-159, specifically policy related to access to mental health services for youth and families through Medicaid and CHIP and telehealth; H.R. 7666, Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022; Issues related to FDA user fee reauthorization bills (H.R. 7667, Food and Drug Amendments of 2022; S. 4348, Food and Drug Administration Safety and Landmark Advancements Act of 2022 (FDSLA Act of 2022), including accelerated approval, reimportation, and orphan drugs; Issues related to the Public Health Emergency; H.R. 7007, COVID Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2022; S. 4293, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2022; Improving Needed Safeguards for Users of Lifesaving Insulin Now (INSULIN) Act; Executive Order Directing HHS to Explore Additional Actions to Lower Prescription Drug Costs
Inpatient Psychiatric Facility Improvement Act
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Issues related to H.R. 5376, Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (now PL 117-169) and implementation; Issues related to H.R. 6833, the Continuing Resolution; Committee Print 117-1 - Improvements to Medicare Inpatient and Outpatient Mental Health Services (H.R. 8879, Inpatient Psychiatric Facility Improvement Act; H.R. 8878, To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure adequate coverage of outpatient mental health services under the Medicare program); Committee Print 117-2 - Improvements to the Medicare Program Related to Physician Services and Education (H.R. 432, Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2021; H.R. 8910, Behavioral Health Integration Awareness Act of 2022; H.R. 8884, To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide outreach and reporting on opioid use disorder treatment services furnished by opioid treatment programs under the Medicare program; H.R. 8890, Physician Wellness Program Act of 2022; H.R. 8908, Fighting Stimulant and other Substance Use Disorders Act); Committee Print 117-3 - Requiring Coverage of Forensic Medical Exams with No Cost Sharing (H.R. 8891, No Surprises for Survivors Act of 2022); Committee Print 117-4 - Improved Information in Provider Directories, Plan Definitions and Crisis Services for Private Insurance Plans (H.R. 8885, Better Health Care Directories Act; H.R. 8886, Promoting Clarity in Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Treatment Act; H.R. 8892, To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a public outreach campaign to inform individuals covered under a group health plan or group or individual health insurance coverage of Federal requirements relating to mental health and substance use disorder crisis services, and for other purposes); Committee Print 117-5 - Improved Information for Network Coverage and Plan Documents in Private Insurance Plans (H.R. 8881, To amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to disclose the percentage of in-network participation for certain provider types, and for other purposes; H.R. 8889, Readable Insurance Coverage Explanations Act (RICE Act)); Telehealth issues related to COVID-19; S. 150/H.R. 2166, Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021; HELP Committee bipartisan efforts to improve public health and medical preparedness/response programs; Over the Counter Covid Testing Guidance; Test to Treat Initiative; Issues related to the implementation of the No Surprises Act; S. 3799, PREVENT Pandemics Act; S. 3700/H.R. 6833, Affordable Insulin Now Act; Issues related to the Senate Finance report on mental health and mental health legislation; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Ensuring Access to Telemental Health Services; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Improving Access to Physical and Mental Health Care for Children and Youth under Medicaid and CHIP; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Mental Health Workforce; Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, P.L. 117-159, specifically policy related to access to mental health services for youth and families through Medicaid and CHIP and telehealth; H.R. 7666, Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022; Issues related to FDA user fee reauthorization bills (H.R. 7667, Food and Drug Amendments of 2022; S. 4348, Food and Drug Administration Safety and Landmark Advancements Act of 2022 (FDSLA Act of 2022), including accelerated approval, reimportation, and orphan drugs; Issues related to the Public Health Emergency; H.R. 7007, COVID Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2022; Issues related to the FY 2023 President's Budget; S. 4293, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2022; Improving Needed Safeguards for Users of Lifesaving Insulin Now (INSULIN) Act
Medicare Opioid Use Disorder Outreach Act
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Issues related to H.R. 5376, Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (now PL 117-169) and implementation; Issues related to H.R. 6833, the Continuing Resolution; Committee Print 117-1 - Improvements to Medicare Inpatient and Outpatient Mental Health Services (H.R. 8879, Inpatient Psychiatric Facility Improvement Act; H.R. 8878, To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure adequate coverage of outpatient mental health services under the Medicare program); Committee Print 117-2 - Improvements to the Medicare Program Related to Physician Services and Education (H.R. 432, Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2021; H.R. 8910, Behavioral Health Integration Awareness Act of 2022; H.R. 8884, To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide outreach and reporting on opioid use disorder treatment services furnished by opioid treatment programs under the Medicare program; H.R. 8890, Physician Wellness Program Act of 2022; H.R. 8908, Fighting Stimulant and other Substance Use Disorders Act); Committee Print 117-3 - Requiring Coverage of Forensic Medical Exams with No Cost Sharing (H.R. 8891, No Surprises for Survivors Act of 2022); Committee Print 117-4 - Improved Information in Provider Directories, Plan Definitions and Crisis Services for Private Insurance Plans (H.R. 8885, Better Health Care Directories Act; H.R. 8886, Promoting Clarity in Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Treatment Act; H.R. 8892, To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a public outreach campaign to inform individuals covered under a group health plan or group or individual health insurance coverage of Federal requirements relating to mental health and substance use disorder crisis services, and for other purposes); Committee Print 117-5 - Improved Information for Network Coverage and Plan Documents in Private Insurance Plans (H.R. 8881, To amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to disclose the percentage of in-network participation for certain provider types, and for other purposes; H.R. 8889, Readable Insurance Coverage Explanations Act (RICE Act)); Telehealth issues related to COVID-19; S. 150/H.R. 2166, Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021; HELP Committee bipartisan efforts to improve public health and medical preparedness/response programs; Over the Counter Covid Testing Guidance; Test to Treat Initiative; Issues related to the implementation of the No Surprises Act; S. 3799, PREVENT Pandemics Act; S. 3700/H.R. 6833, Affordable Insulin Now Act; Issues related to the Senate Finance report on mental health and mental health legislation; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Ensuring Access to Telemental Health Services; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Improving Access to Physical and Mental Health Care for Children and Youth under Medicaid and CHIP; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Mental Health Workforce; Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, P.L. 117-159, specifically policy related to access to mental health services for youth and families through Medicaid and CHIP and telehealth; H.R. 7666, Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022; Issues related to FDA user fee reauthorization bills (H.R. 7667, Food and Drug Amendments of 2022; S. 4348, Food and Drug Administration Safety and Landmark Advancements Act of 2022 (FDSLA Act of 2022), including accelerated approval, reimportation, and orphan drugs; Issues related to the Public Health Emergency; H.R. 7007, COVID Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2022; Issues related to the FY 2023 President's Budget; S. 4293, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2022; Improving Needed Safeguards for Users of Lifesaving Insulin Now (INSULIN) Act
Medicare Opioid Use Disorder Outreach Act
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Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (PL 117-169) - extending enhanced premium assistance for ACA marketplace plans through 2025; H.R. 2617, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 - extending all Medicare telehealth flexibilities extended in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022 through December 31, 2024 and possible changes to Medicare provider directory policies; Committee Print 117-1 - Improvements to Medicare Inpatient and Outpatient Mental Health Services (H.R. 8879, Inpatient Psychiatric Facility Improvement Act; H.R. 8878, To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure adequate coverage of outpatient mental health services under the Medicare program); Committee Print 117-2 - Improvements to the Medicare Program Related to Physician Services and Education (H.R. 432, Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2021; H.R. 8910, Behavioral Health Integration Awareness Act of 2022; H.R. 8884, To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide outreach and reporting on opioid use disorder treatment services furnished by opioid treatment programs under the Medicare program; H.R. 8890, Physician Wellness Program Act of 2022; H.R. 8908, Fighting Stimulant and other Substance Use Disorders Act); Committee Print 117-3 - Requiring Coverage of Forensic Medical Exams with No Cost Sharing (H.R. 8891, No Surprises for Survivors Act of 2022); Committee Print 117-4 - Improved Information in Provider Directories, Plan Definitions and Crisis Services for Private Insurance Plans (H.R. 8885, Better Health Care Directories Act; H.R. 8886, Promoting Clarity in Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Treatment Act; H.R. 8892, To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a public outreach campaign to inform individuals covered under a group health plan or group or individual health insurance coverage of Federal requirements relating to mental health and substance use disorder crisis services, and for other purposes); Committee Print 117-5 - Improved Information for Network Coverage and Plan Documents in Private Insurance Plans (H.R. 8881, To amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to disclose the percentage of in-network participation for certain provider types, and for other purposes; H.R. 8889, Readable Insurance Coverage Explanations Act (RICE Act)); Telehealth issues related to COVID-19; S. 150/H.R. 2166, Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021; HELP Committee bipartisan efforts to improve public health and medical preparedness/response programs; Over the Counter Covid Testing Guidance; Test to Treat Initiative; Issues related to the implementation of the No Surprises Act; S. 3799, PREVENT Pandemics Act; S. 3700/H.R. 6833, Affordable Insulin Now Act; Issues related to the Senate Finance report on mental health and mental health legislation; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Ensuring Access to Telemental Health Services; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Improving Access to Physical and Mental Health Care for Children and Youth under Medicaid and CHIP; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Mental Health Workforce; Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, P.L. 117-159, specifically policy related to access to mental health services for youth and families through Medicaid and CHIP and telehealth; H.R. 7666, Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022; Issues related to FDA user fee reauthorization bills (H.R. 7667, Food and Drug Amendments of 2022; S. 4348, Food and Drug Administration Safety and Landmark Advancements Act of 2022 (FDSLA Act of 2022), including accelerated approval, reimportation, and orphan drugs; Issues related to the Public Health Emergency; H.R. 7007, COVID Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2022; S. 4293, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2022; Improving Needed Safeguards for Users of Lifesaving Insulin Now (INSULIN) Act; Executive Order Directing HHS to Explore Additional Actions to Lower Prescription Drug Costs
Better Health Care Directories Act
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Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (PL 117-169) - extending enhanced premium assistance for ACA marketplace plans through 2025; H.R. 2617, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 - extending all Medicare telehealth flexibilities extended in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022 through December 31, 2024 and possible changes to Medicare provider directory policies; Committee Print 117-1 - Improvements to Medicare Inpatient and Outpatient Mental Health Services (H.R. 8879, Inpatient Psychiatric Facility Improvement Act; H.R. 8878, To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure adequate coverage of outpatient mental health services under the Medicare program); Committee Print 117-2 - Improvements to the Medicare Program Related to Physician Services and Education (H.R. 432, Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2021; H.R. 8910, Behavioral Health Integration Awareness Act of 2022; H.R. 8884, To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide outreach and reporting on opioid use disorder treatment services furnished by opioid treatment programs under the Medicare program; H.R. 8890, Physician Wellness Program Act of 2022; H.R. 8908, Fighting Stimulant and other Substance Use Disorders Act); Committee Print 117-3 - Requiring Coverage of Forensic Medical Exams with No Cost Sharing (H.R. 8891, No Surprises for Survivors Act of 2022); Committee Print 117-4 - Improved Information in Provider Directories, Plan Definitions and Crisis Services for Private Insurance Plans (H.R. 8885, Better Health Care Directories Act; H.R. 8886, Promoting Clarity in Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Treatment Act; H.R. 8892, To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a public outreach campaign to inform individuals covered under a group health plan or group or individual health insurance coverage of Federal requirements relating to mental health and substance use disorder crisis services, and for other purposes); Committee Print 117-5 - Improved Information for Network Coverage and Plan Documents in Private Insurance Plans (H.R. 8881, To amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to disclose the percentage of in-network participation for certain provider types, and for other purposes; H.R. 8889, Readable Insurance Coverage Explanations Act (RICE Act)); Telehealth issues related to COVID-19; S. 150/H.R. 2166, Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021; HELP Committee bipartisan efforts to improve public health and medical preparedness/response programs; Over the Counter Covid Testing Guidance; Test to Treat Initiative; Issues related to the implementation of the No Surprises Act; S. 3799, PREVENT Pandemics Act; S. 3700/H.R. 6833, Affordable Insulin Now Act; Issues related to the Senate Finance report on mental health and mental health legislation; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Ensuring Access to Telemental Health Services; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Improving Access to Physical and Mental Health Care for Children and Youth under Medicaid and CHIP; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Mental Health Workforce; Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, P.L. 117-159, specifically policy related to access to mental health services for youth and families through Medicaid and CHIP and telehealth; H.R. 7666, Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022; Issues related to FDA user fee reauthorization bills (H.R. 7667, Food and Drug Amendments of 2022; S. 4348, Food and Drug Administration Safety and Landmark Advancements Act of 2022 (FDSLA Act of 2022), including accelerated approval, reimportation, and orphan drugs; Issues related to the Public Health Emergency; H.R. 7007, COVID Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2022; S. 4293, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2022; Improving Needed Safeguards for Users of Lifesaving Insulin Now (INSULIN) Act; Executive Order Directing HHS to Explore Additional Actions to Lower Prescription Drug Costs
Better Health Care Directories Act
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Issues related to H.R. 5376, Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (now PL 117-169) and implementation; Issues related to H.R. 6833, the Continuing Resolution; Committee Print 117-1 - Improvements to Medicare Inpatient and Outpatient Mental Health Services (H.R. 8879, Inpatient Psychiatric Facility Improvement Act; H.R. 8878, To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure adequate coverage of outpatient mental health services under the Medicare program); Committee Print 117-2 - Improvements to the Medicare Program Related to Physician Services and Education (H.R. 432, Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2021; H.R. 8910, Behavioral Health Integration Awareness Act of 2022; H.R. 8884, To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide outreach and reporting on opioid use disorder treatment services furnished by opioid treatment programs under the Medicare program; H.R. 8890, Physician Wellness Program Act of 2022; H.R. 8908, Fighting Stimulant and other Substance Use Disorders Act); Committee Print 117-3 - Requiring Coverage of Forensic Medical Exams with No Cost Sharing (H.R. 8891, No Surprises for Survivors Act of 2022); Committee Print 117-4 - Improved Information in Provider Directories, Plan Definitions and Crisis Services for Private Insurance Plans (H.R. 8885, Better Health Care Directories Act; H.R. 8886, Promoting Clarity in Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Treatment Act; H.R. 8892, To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a public outreach campaign to inform individuals covered under a group health plan or group or individual health insurance coverage of Federal requirements relating to mental health and substance use disorder crisis services, and for other purposes); Committee Print 117-5 - Improved Information for Network Coverage and Plan Documents in Private Insurance Plans (H.R. 8881, To amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to disclose the percentage of in-network participation for certain provider types, and for other purposes; H.R. 8889, Readable Insurance Coverage Explanations Act (RICE Act)); Telehealth issues related to COVID-19; S. 150/H.R. 2166, Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021; HELP Committee bipartisan efforts to improve public health and medical preparedness/response programs; Over the Counter Covid Testing Guidance; Test to Treat Initiative; Issues related to the implementation of the No Surprises Act; S. 3799, PREVENT Pandemics Act; S. 3700/H.R. 6833, Affordable Insulin Now Act; Issues related to the Senate Finance report on mental health and mental health legislation; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Ensuring Access to Telemental Health Services; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Improving Access to Physical and Mental Health Care for Children and Youth under Medicaid and CHIP; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Mental Health Workforce; Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, P.L. 117-159, specifically policy related to access to mental health services for youth and families through Medicaid and CHIP and telehealth; H.R. 7666, Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022; Issues related to FDA user fee reauthorization bills (H.R. 7667, Food and Drug Amendments of 2022; S. 4348, Food and Drug Administration Safety and Landmark Advancements Act of 2022 (FDSLA Act of 2022), including accelerated approval, reimportation, and orphan drugs; Issues related to the Public Health Emergency; H.R. 7007, COVID Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2022; Issues related to the FY 2023 President's Budget; S. 4293, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2022; Improving Needed Safeguards for Users of Lifesaving Insulin Now (INSULIN) Act
Promoting Clarity in Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Treatment Act
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Issues related to H.R. 5376, Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (now PL 117-169) and implementation; Issues related to H.R. 6833, the Continuing Resolution; Committee Print 117-1 - Improvements to Medicare Inpatient and Outpatient Mental Health Services (H.R. 8879, Inpatient Psychiatric Facility Improvement Act; H.R. 8878, To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure adequate coverage of outpatient mental health services under the Medicare program); Committee Print 117-2 - Improvements to the Medicare Program Related to Physician Services and Education (H.R. 432, Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2021; H.R. 8910, Behavioral Health Integration Awareness Act of 2022; H.R. 8884, To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide outreach and reporting on opioid use disorder treatment services furnished by opioid treatment programs under the Medicare program; H.R. 8890, Physician Wellness Program Act of 2022; H.R. 8908, Fighting Stimulant and other Substance Use Disorders Act); Committee Print 117-3 - Requiring Coverage of Forensic Medical Exams with No Cost Sharing (H.R. 8891, No Surprises for Survivors Act of 2022); Committee Print 117-4 - Improved Information in Provider Directories, Plan Definitions and Crisis Services for Private Insurance Plans (H.R. 8885, Better Health Care Directories Act; H.R. 8886, Promoting Clarity in Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Treatment Act; H.R. 8892, To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a public outreach campaign to inform individuals covered under a group health plan or group or individual health insurance coverage of Federal requirements relating to mental health and substance use disorder crisis services, and for other purposes); Committee Print 117-5 - Improved Information for Network Coverage and Plan Documents in Private Insurance Plans (H.R. 8881, To amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to disclose the percentage of in-network participation for certain provider types, and for other purposes; H.R. 8889, Readable Insurance Coverage Explanations Act (RICE Act)); Telehealth issues related to COVID-19; S. 150/H.R. 2166, Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021; HELP Committee bipartisan efforts to improve public health and medical preparedness/response programs; Over the Counter Covid Testing Guidance; Test to Treat Initiative; Issues related to the implementation of the No Surprises Act; S. 3799, PREVENT Pandemics Act; S. 3700/H.R. 6833, Affordable Insulin Now Act; Issues related to the Senate Finance report on mental health and mental health legislation; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Ensuring Access to Telemental Health Services; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Improving Access to Physical and Mental Health Care for Children and Youth under Medicaid and CHIP; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Mental Health Workforce; Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, P.L. 117-159, specifically policy related to access to mental health services for youth and families through Medicaid and CHIP and telehealth; H.R. 7666, Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022; Issues related to FDA user fee reauthorization bills (H.R. 7667, Food and Drug Amendments of 2022; S. 4348, Food and Drug Administration Safety and Landmark Advancements Act of 2022 (FDSLA Act of 2022), including accelerated approval, reimportation, and orphan drugs; Issues related to the Public Health Emergency; H.R. 7007, COVID Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2022; Issues related to the FY 2023 President's Budget; S. 4293, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2022; Improving Needed Safeguards for Users of Lifesaving Insulin Now (INSULIN) Act
Promoting Clarity in Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Treatment Act
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Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (PL 117-169) - extending enhanced premium assistance for ACA marketplace plans through 2025; H.R. 2617, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 - extending all Medicare telehealth flexibilities extended in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022 through December 31, 2024 and possible changes to Medicare provider directory policies; Committee Print 117-1 - Improvements to Medicare Inpatient and Outpatient Mental Health Services (H.R. 8879, Inpatient Psychiatric Facility Improvement Act; H.R. 8878, To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure adequate coverage of outpatient mental health services under the Medicare program); Committee Print 117-2 - Improvements to the Medicare Program Related to Physician Services and Education (H.R. 432, Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2021; H.R. 8910, Behavioral Health Integration Awareness Act of 2022; H.R. 8884, To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide outreach and reporting on opioid use disorder treatment services furnished by opioid treatment programs under the Medicare program; H.R. 8890, Physician Wellness Program Act of 2022; H.R. 8908, Fighting Stimulant and other Substance Use Disorders Act); Committee Print 117-3 - Requiring Coverage of Forensic Medical Exams with No Cost Sharing (H.R. 8891, No Surprises for Survivors Act of 2022); Committee Print 117-4 - Improved Information in Provider Directories, Plan Definitions and Crisis Services for Private Insurance Plans (H.R. 8885, Better Health Care Directories Act; H.R. 8886, Promoting Clarity in Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Treatment Act; H.R. 8892, To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a public outreach campaign to inform individuals covered under a group health plan or group or individual health insurance coverage of Federal requirements relating to mental health and substance use disorder crisis services, and for other purposes); Committee Print 117-5 - Improved Information for Network Coverage and Plan Documents in Private Insurance Plans (H.R. 8881, To amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to disclose the percentage of in-network participation for certain provider types, and for other purposes; H.R. 8889, Readable Insurance Coverage Explanations Act (RICE Act)); Telehealth issues related to COVID-19; S. 150/H.R. 2166, Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021; HELP Committee bipartisan efforts to improve public health and medical preparedness/response programs; Over the Counter Covid Testing Guidance; Test to Treat Initiative; Issues related to the implementation of the No Surprises Act; S. 3799, PREVENT Pandemics Act; S. 3700/H.R. 6833, Affordable Insulin Now Act; Issues related to the Senate Finance report on mental health and mental health legislation; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Ensuring Access to Telemental Health Services; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Improving Access to Physical and Mental Health Care for Children and Youth under Medicaid and CHIP; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Mental Health Workforce; Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, P.L. 117-159, specifically policy related to access to mental health services for youth and families through Medicaid and CHIP and telehealth; H.R. 7666, Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022; Issues related to FDA user fee reauthorization bills (H.R. 7667, Food and Drug Amendments of 2022; S. 4348, Food and Drug Administration Safety and Landmark Advancements Act of 2022 (FDSLA Act of 2022), including accelerated approval, reimportation, and orphan drugs; Issues related to the Public Health Emergency; H.R. 7007, COVID Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2022; S. 4293, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2022; Improving Needed Safeguards for Users of Lifesaving Insulin Now (INSULIN) Act; Executive Order Directing HHS to Explore Additional Actions to Lower Prescription Drug Costs
Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (PL 117-169) - extending enhanced premium assistance for ACA marketplace plans through 2025; H.R. 2617, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 - extending all Medicare telehealth flexibilities extended in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022 through December 31, 2024 and possible changes to Medicare provider directory policies; Committee Print 117-1 - Improvements to Medicare Inpatient and Outpatient Mental Health Services (H.R. 8879, Inpatient Psychiatric Facility Improvement Act; H.R. 8878, To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure adequate coverage of outpatient mental health services under the Medicare program); Committee Print 117-2 - Improvements to the Medicare Program Related to Physician Services and Education (H.R. 432, Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2021; H.R. 8910, Behavioral Health Integration Awareness Act of 2022; H.R. 8884, To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide outreach and reporting on opioid use disorder treatment services furnished by opioid treatment programs under the Medicare program; H.R. 8890, Physician Wellness Program Act of 2022; H.R. 8908, Fighting Stimulant and other Substance Use Disorders Act); Committee Print 117-3 - Requiring Coverage of Forensic Medical Exams with No Cost Sharing (H.R. 8891, No Surprises for Survivors Act of 2022); Committee Print 117-4 - Improved Information in Provider Directories, Plan Definitions and Crisis Services for Private Insurance Plans (H.R. 8885, Better Health Care Directories Act; H.R. 8886, Promoting Clarity in Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Treatment Act; H.R. 8892, To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a public outreach campaign to inform individuals covered under a group health plan or group or individual health insurance coverage of Federal requirements relating to mental health and substance use disorder crisis services, and for other purposes); Committee Print 117-5 - Improved Information for Network Coverage and Plan Documents in Private Insurance Plans (H.R. 8881, To amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to disclose the percentage of in-network participation for certain provider types, and for other purposes; H.R. 8889, Readable Insurance Coverage Explanations Act (RICE Act)); Telehealth issues related to COVID-19; S. 150/H.R. 2166, Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021; HELP Committee bipartisan efforts to improve public health and medical preparedness/response programs; Over the Counter Covid Testing Guidance; Test to Treat Initiative; Issues related to the implementation of the No Surprises Act; S. 3799, PREVENT Pandemics Act; S. 3700/H.R. 6833, Affordable Insulin Now Act; Issues related to the Senate Finance report on mental health and mental health legislation; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Ensuring Access to Telemental Health Services; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Improving Access to Physical and Mental Health Care for Children and Youth under Medicaid and CHIP; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Mental Health Workforce; Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, P.L. 117-159, specifically policy related to access to mental health services for youth and families through Medicaid and CHIP and telehealth; H.R. 7666, Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022; Issues related to FDA user fee reauthorization bills (H.R. 7667, Food and Drug Amendments of 2022; S. 4348, Food and Drug Administration Safety and Landmark Advancements Act of 2022 (FDSLA Act of 2022), including accelerated approval, reimportation, and orphan drugs; Issues related to the Public Health Emergency; H.R. 7007, COVID Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2022; S. 4293, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2022; Improving Needed Safeguards for Users of Lifesaving Insulin Now (INSULIN) Act; Executive Order Directing HHS to Explore Additional Actions to Lower Prescription Drug Costs
Issues related to H.R. 5376, Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (now PL 117-169) and implementation; Issues related to H.R. 6833, the Continuing Resolution; Committee Print 117-1 - Improvements to Medicare Inpatient and Outpatient Mental Health Services (H.R. 8879, Inpatient Psychiatric Facility Improvement Act; H.R. 8878, To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure adequate coverage of outpatient mental health services under the Medicare program); Committee Print 117-2 - Improvements to the Medicare Program Related to Physician Services and Education (H.R. 432, Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2021; H.R. 8910, Behavioral Health Integration Awareness Act of 2022; H.R. 8884, To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide outreach and reporting on opioid use disorder treatment services furnished by opioid treatment programs under the Medicare program; H.R. 8890, Physician Wellness Program Act of 2022; H.R. 8908, Fighting Stimulant and other Substance Use Disorders Act); Committee Print 117-3 - Requiring Coverage of Forensic Medical Exams with No Cost Sharing (H.R. 8891, No Surprises for Survivors Act of 2022); Committee Print 117-4 - Improved Information in Provider Directories, Plan Definitions and Crisis Services for Private Insurance Plans (H.R. 8885, Better Health Care Directories Act; H.R. 8886, Promoting Clarity in Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Treatment Act; H.R. 8892, To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a public outreach campaign to inform individuals covered under a group health plan or group or individual health insurance coverage of Federal requirements relating to mental health and substance use disorder crisis services, and for other purposes); Committee Print 117-5 - Improved Information for Network Coverage and Plan Documents in Private Insurance Plans (H.R. 8881, To amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to disclose the percentage of in-network participation for certain provider types, and for other purposes; H.R. 8889, Readable Insurance Coverage Explanations Act (RICE Act)); Telehealth issues related to COVID-19; S. 150/H.R. 2166, Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021; HELP Committee bipartisan efforts to improve public health and medical preparedness/response programs; Over the Counter Covid Testing Guidance; Test to Treat Initiative; Issues related to the implementation of the No Surprises Act; S. 3799, PREVENT Pandemics Act; S. 3700/H.R. 6833, Affordable Insulin Now Act; Issues related to the Senate Finance report on mental health and mental health legislation; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Ensuring Access to Telemental Health Services; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Improving Access to Physical and Mental Health Care for Children and Youth under Medicaid and CHIP; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Mental Health Workforce; Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, P.L. 117-159, specifically policy related to access to mental health services for youth and families through Medicaid and CHIP and telehealth; H.R. 7666, Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022; Issues related to FDA user fee reauthorization bills (H.R. 7667, Food and Drug Amendments of 2022; S. 4348, Food and Drug Administration Safety and Landmark Advancements Act of 2022 (FDSLA Act of 2022), including accelerated approval, reimportation, and orphan drugs; Issues related to the Public Health Emergency; H.R. 7007, COVID Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2022; Issues related to the FY 2023 President's Budget; S. 4293, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2022; Improving Needed Safeguards for Users of Lifesaving Insulin Now (INSULIN) Act
Physician Wellness Program Act of 2022
Client: BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD ASSOCIATION · Firm: AVENUE SOLUTIONS
Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (PL 117-169) - extending enhanced premium assistance for ACA marketplace plans through 2025; H.R. 2617, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 - extending all Medicare telehealth flexibilities extended in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022 through December 31, 2024 and possible changes to Medicare provider directory policies; Committee Print 117-1 - Improvements to Medicare Inpatient and Outpatient Mental Health Services (H.R. 8879, Inpatient Psychiatric Facility Improvement Act; H.R. 8878, To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure adequate coverage of outpatient mental health services under the Medicare program); Committee Print 117-2 - Improvements to the Medicare Program Related to Physician Services and Education (H.R. 432, Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2021; H.R. 8910, Behavioral Health Integration Awareness Act of 2022; H.R. 8884, To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide outreach and reporting on opioid use disorder treatment services furnished by opioid treatment programs under the Medicare program; H.R. 8890, Physician Wellness Program Act of 2022; H.R. 8908, Fighting Stimulant and other Substance Use Disorders Act); Committee Print 117-3 - Requiring Coverage of Forensic Medical Exams with No Cost Sharing (H.R. 8891, No Surprises for Survivors Act of 2022); Committee Print 117-4 - Improved Information in Provider Directories, Plan Definitions and Crisis Services for Private Insurance Plans (H.R. 8885, Better Health Care Directories Act; H.R. 8886, Promoting Clarity in Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Treatment Act; H.R. 8892, To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a public outreach campaign to inform individuals covered under a group health plan or group or individual health insurance coverage of Federal requirements relating to mental health and substance use disorder crisis services, and for other purposes); Committee Print 117-5 - Improved Information for Network Coverage and Plan Documents in Private Insurance Plans (H.R. 8881, To amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to disclose the percentage of in-network participation for certain provider types, and for other purposes; H.R. 8889, Readable Insurance Coverage Explanations Act (RICE Act)); Telehealth issues related to COVID-19; S. 150/H.R. 2166, Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021; HELP Committee bipartisan efforts to improve public health and medical preparedness/response programs; Over the Counter Covid Testing Guidance; Test to Treat Initiative; Issues related to the implementation of the No Surprises Act; S. 3799, PREVENT Pandemics Act; S. 3700/H.R. 6833, Affordable Insulin Now Act; Issues related to the Senate Finance report on mental health and mental health legislation; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Ensuring Access to Telemental Health Services; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Improving Access to Physical and Mental Health Care for Children and Youth under Medicaid and CHIP; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Mental Health Workforce; Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, P.L. 117-159, specifically policy related to access to mental health services for youth and families through Medicaid and CHIP and telehealth; H.R. 7666, Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022; Issues related to FDA user fee reauthorization bills (H.R. 7667, Food and Drug Amendments of 2022; S. 4348, Food and Drug Administration Safety and Landmark Advancements Act of 2022 (FDSLA Act of 2022), including accelerated approval, reimportation, and orphan drugs; Issues related to the Public Health Emergency; H.R. 7007, COVID Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2022; S. 4293, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2022; Improving Needed Safeguards for Users of Lifesaving Insulin Now (INSULIN) Act; Executive Order Directing HHS to Explore Additional Actions to Lower Prescription Drug Costs
Physician Wellness Program Act of 2022
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Issues related to H.R. 5376, Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (now PL 117-169) and implementation; Issues related to H.R. 6833, the Continuing Resolution; Committee Print 117-1 - Improvements to Medicare Inpatient and Outpatient Mental Health Services (H.R. 8879, Inpatient Psychiatric Facility Improvement Act; H.R. 8878, To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure adequate coverage of outpatient mental health services under the Medicare program); Committee Print 117-2 - Improvements to the Medicare Program Related to Physician Services and Education (H.R. 432, Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2021; H.R. 8910, Behavioral Health Integration Awareness Act of 2022; H.R. 8884, To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide outreach and reporting on opioid use disorder treatment services furnished by opioid treatment programs under the Medicare program; H.R. 8890, Physician Wellness Program Act of 2022; H.R. 8908, Fighting Stimulant and other Substance Use Disorders Act); Committee Print 117-3 - Requiring Coverage of Forensic Medical Exams with No Cost Sharing (H.R. 8891, No Surprises for Survivors Act of 2022); Committee Print 117-4 - Improved Information in Provider Directories, Plan Definitions and Crisis Services for Private Insurance Plans (H.R. 8885, Better Health Care Directories Act; H.R. 8886, Promoting Clarity in Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Treatment Act; H.R. 8892, To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a public outreach campaign to inform individuals covered under a group health plan or group or individual health insurance coverage of Federal requirements relating to mental health and substance use disorder crisis services, and for other purposes); Committee Print 117-5 - Improved Information for Network Coverage and Plan Documents in Private Insurance Plans (H.R. 8881, To amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to disclose the percentage of in-network participation for certain provider types, and for other purposes; H.R. 8889, Readable Insurance Coverage Explanations Act (RICE Act)); Telehealth issues related to COVID-19; S. 150/H.R. 2166, Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021; HELP Committee bipartisan efforts to improve public health and medical preparedness/response programs; Over the Counter Covid Testing Guidance; Test to Treat Initiative; Issues related to the implementation of the No Surprises Act; S. 3799, PREVENT Pandemics Act; S. 3700/H.R. 6833, Affordable Insulin Now Act; Issues related to the Senate Finance report on mental health and mental health legislation; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Ensuring Access to Telemental Health Services; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Improving Access to Physical and Mental Health Care for Children and Youth under Medicaid and CHIP; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Mental Health Workforce; Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, P.L. 117-159, specifically policy related to access to mental health services for youth and families through Medicaid and CHIP and telehealth; H.R. 7666, Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022; Issues related to FDA user fee reauthorization bills (H.R. 7667, Food and Drug Amendments of 2022; S. 4348, Food and Drug Administration Safety and Landmark Advancements Act of 2022 (FDSLA Act of 2022), including accelerated approval, reimportation, and orphan drugs; Issues related to the Public Health Emergency; H.R. 7007, COVID Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2022; Issues related to the FY 2023 President's Budget; S. 4293, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2022; Improving Needed Safeguards for Users of Lifesaving Insulin Now (INSULIN) Act
No Surprises for Survivors Act of 2022
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Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (PL 117-169) - extending enhanced premium assistance for ACA marketplace plans through 2025; H.R. 2617, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 - extending all Medicare telehealth flexibilities extended in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022 through December 31, 2024 and possible changes to Medicare provider directory policies; Committee Print 117-1 - Improvements to Medicare Inpatient and Outpatient Mental Health Services (H.R. 8879, Inpatient Psychiatric Facility Improvement Act; H.R. 8878, To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure adequate coverage of outpatient mental health services under the Medicare program); Committee Print 117-2 - Improvements to the Medicare Program Related to Physician Services and Education (H.R. 432, Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2021; H.R. 8910, Behavioral Health Integration Awareness Act of 2022; H.R. 8884, To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide outreach and reporting on opioid use disorder treatment services furnished by opioid treatment programs under the Medicare program; H.R. 8890, Physician Wellness Program Act of 2022; H.R. 8908, Fighting Stimulant and other Substance Use Disorders Act); Committee Print 117-3 - Requiring Coverage of Forensic Medical Exams with No Cost Sharing (H.R. 8891, No Surprises for Survivors Act of 2022); Committee Print 117-4 - Improved Information in Provider Directories, Plan Definitions and Crisis Services for Private Insurance Plans (H.R. 8885, Better Health Care Directories Act; H.R. 8886, Promoting Clarity in Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Treatment Act; H.R. 8892, To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a public outreach campaign to inform individuals covered under a group health plan or group or individual health insurance coverage of Federal requirements relating to mental health and substance use disorder crisis services, and for other purposes); Committee Print 117-5 - Improved Information for Network Coverage and Plan Documents in Private Insurance Plans (H.R. 8881, To amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to disclose the percentage of in-network participation for certain provider types, and for other purposes; H.R. 8889, Readable Insurance Coverage Explanations Act (RICE Act)); Telehealth issues related to COVID-19; S. 150/H.R. 2166, Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021; HELP Committee bipartisan efforts to improve public health and medical preparedness/response programs; Over the Counter Covid Testing Guidance; Test to Treat Initiative; Issues related to the implementation of the No Surprises Act; S. 3799, PREVENT Pandemics Act; S. 3700/H.R. 6833, Affordable Insulin Now Act; Issues related to the Senate Finance report on mental health and mental health legislation; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Ensuring Access to Telemental Health Services; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Improving Access to Physical and Mental Health Care for Children and Youth under Medicaid and CHIP; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Mental Health Workforce; Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, P.L. 117-159, specifically policy related to access to mental health services for youth and families through Medicaid and CHIP and telehealth; H.R. 7666, Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022; Issues related to FDA user fee reauthorization bills (H.R. 7667, Food and Drug Amendments of 2022; S. 4348, Food and Drug Administration Safety and Landmark Advancements Act of 2022 (FDSLA Act of 2022), including accelerated approval, reimportation, and orphan drugs; Issues related to the Public Health Emergency; H.R. 7007, COVID Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2022; S. 4293, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2022; Improving Needed Safeguards for Users of Lifesaving Insulin Now (INSULIN) Act; Executive Order Directing HHS to Explore Additional Actions to Lower Prescription Drug Costs
No Surprises for Survivors Act of 2022
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Issues related to H.R. 5376, Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (now PL 117-169) and implementation; Issues related to H.R. 6833, the Continuing Resolution; Committee Print 117-1 - Improvements to Medicare Inpatient and Outpatient Mental Health Services (H.R. 8879, Inpatient Psychiatric Facility Improvement Act; H.R. 8878, To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure adequate coverage of outpatient mental health services under the Medicare program); Committee Print 117-2 - Improvements to the Medicare Program Related to Physician Services and Education (H.R. 432, Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2021; H.R. 8910, Behavioral Health Integration Awareness Act of 2022; H.R. 8884, To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide outreach and reporting on opioid use disorder treatment services furnished by opioid treatment programs under the Medicare program; H.R. 8890, Physician Wellness Program Act of 2022; H.R. 8908, Fighting Stimulant and other Substance Use Disorders Act); Committee Print 117-3 - Requiring Coverage of Forensic Medical Exams with No Cost Sharing (H.R. 8891, No Surprises for Survivors Act of 2022); Committee Print 117-4 - Improved Information in Provider Directories, Plan Definitions and Crisis Services for Private Insurance Plans (H.R. 8885, Better Health Care Directories Act; H.R. 8886, Promoting Clarity in Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Treatment Act; H.R. 8892, To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a public outreach campaign to inform individuals covered under a group health plan or group or individual health insurance coverage of Federal requirements relating to mental health and substance use disorder crisis services, and for other purposes); Committee Print 117-5 - Improved Information for Network Coverage and Plan Documents in Private Insurance Plans (H.R. 8881, To amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to disclose the percentage of in-network participation for certain provider types, and for other purposes; H.R. 8889, Readable Insurance Coverage Explanations Act (RICE Act)); Telehealth issues related to COVID-19; S. 150/H.R. 2166, Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021; HELP Committee bipartisan efforts to improve public health and medical preparedness/response programs; Over the Counter Covid Testing Guidance; Test to Treat Initiative; Issues related to the implementation of the No Surprises Act; S. 3799, PREVENT Pandemics Act; S. 3700/H.R. 6833, Affordable Insulin Now Act; Issues related to the Senate Finance report on mental health and mental health legislation; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Ensuring Access to Telemental Health Services; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Improving Access to Physical and Mental Health Care for Children and Youth under Medicaid and CHIP; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Mental Health Workforce; Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, P.L. 117-159, specifically policy related to access to mental health services for youth and families through Medicaid and CHIP and telehealth; H.R. 7666, Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022; Issues related to FDA user fee reauthorization bills (H.R. 7667, Food and Drug Amendments of 2022; S. 4348, Food and Drug Administration Safety and Landmark Advancements Act of 2022 (FDSLA Act of 2022), including accelerated approval, reimportation, and orphan drugs; Issues related to the Public Health Emergency; H.R. 7007, COVID Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2022; Issues related to the FY 2023 President's Budget; S. 4293, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2022; Improving Needed Safeguards for Users of Lifesaving Insulin Now (INSULIN) Act
Access to Mental Health Services Act
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Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (PL 117-169) - extending enhanced premium assistance for ACA marketplace plans through 2025; H.R. 2617, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 - extending all Medicare telehealth flexibilities extended in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022 through December 31, 2024 and possible changes to Medicare provider directory policies; Committee Print 117-1 - Improvements to Medicare Inpatient and Outpatient Mental Health Services (H.R. 8879, Inpatient Psychiatric Facility Improvement Act; H.R. 8878, To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure adequate coverage of outpatient mental health services under the Medicare program); Committee Print 117-2 - Improvements to the Medicare Program Related to Physician Services and Education (H.R. 432, Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2021; H.R. 8910, Behavioral Health Integration Awareness Act of 2022; H.R. 8884, To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide outreach and reporting on opioid use disorder treatment services furnished by opioid treatment programs under the Medicare program; H.R. 8890, Physician Wellness Program Act of 2022; H.R. 8908, Fighting Stimulant and other Substance Use Disorders Act); Committee Print 117-3 - Requiring Coverage of Forensic Medical Exams with No Cost Sharing (H.R. 8891, No Surprises for Survivors Act of 2022); Committee Print 117-4 - Improved Information in Provider Directories, Plan Definitions and Crisis Services for Private Insurance Plans (H.R. 8885, Better Health Care Directories Act; H.R. 8886, Promoting Clarity in Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Treatment Act; H.R. 8892, To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a public outreach campaign to inform individuals covered under a group health plan or group or individual health insurance coverage of Federal requirements relating to mental health and substance use disorder crisis services, and for other purposes); Committee Print 117-5 - Improved Information for Network Coverage and Plan Documents in Private Insurance Plans (H.R. 8881, To amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to disclose the percentage of in-network participation for certain provider types, and for other purposes; H.R. 8889, Readable Insurance Coverage Explanations Act (RICE Act)); Telehealth issues related to COVID-19; S. 150/H.R. 2166, Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021; HELP Committee bipartisan efforts to improve public health and medical preparedness/response programs; Over the Counter Covid Testing Guidance; Test to Treat Initiative; Issues related to the implementation of the No Surprises Act; S. 3799, PREVENT Pandemics Act; S. 3700/H.R. 6833, Affordable Insulin Now Act; Issues related to the Senate Finance report on mental health and mental health legislation; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Ensuring Access to Telemental Health Services; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Improving Access to Physical and Mental Health Care for Children and Youth under Medicaid and CHIP; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Mental Health Workforce; Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, P.L. 117-159, specifically policy related to access to mental health services for youth and families through Medicaid and CHIP and telehealth; H.R. 7666, Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022; Issues related to FDA user fee reauthorization bills (H.R. 7667, Food and Drug Amendments of 2022; S. 4348, Food and Drug Administration Safety and Landmark Advancements Act of 2022 (FDSLA Act of 2022), including accelerated approval, reimportation, and orphan drugs; Issues related to the Public Health Emergency; H.R. 7007, COVID Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2022; S. 4293, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2022; Improving Needed Safeguards for Users of Lifesaving Insulin Now (INSULIN) Act; Executive Order Directing HHS to Explore Additional Actions to Lower Prescription Drug Costs
Access to Mental Health Services Act
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Issues related to H.R. 5376, Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (now PL 117-169) and implementation; Issues related to H.R. 6833, the Continuing Resolution; Committee Print 117-1 - Improvements to Medicare Inpatient and Outpatient Mental Health Services (H.R. 8879, Inpatient Psychiatric Facility Improvement Act; H.R. 8878, To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure adequate coverage of outpatient mental health services under the Medicare program); Committee Print 117-2 - Improvements to the Medicare Program Related to Physician Services and Education (H.R. 432, Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2021; H.R. 8910, Behavioral Health Integration Awareness Act of 2022; H.R. 8884, To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide outreach and reporting on opioid use disorder treatment services furnished by opioid treatment programs under the Medicare program; H.R. 8890, Physician Wellness Program Act of 2022; H.R. 8908, Fighting Stimulant and other Substance Use Disorders Act); Committee Print 117-3 - Requiring Coverage of Forensic Medical Exams with No Cost Sharing (H.R. 8891, No Surprises for Survivors Act of 2022); Committee Print 117-4 - Improved Information in Provider Directories, Plan Definitions and Crisis Services for Private Insurance Plans (H.R. 8885, Better Health Care Directories Act; H.R. 8886, Promoting Clarity in Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Treatment Act; H.R. 8892, To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a public outreach campaign to inform individuals covered under a group health plan or group or individual health insurance coverage of Federal requirements relating to mental health and substance use disorder crisis services, and for other purposes); Committee Print 117-5 - Improved Information for Network Coverage and Plan Documents in Private Insurance Plans (H.R. 8881, To amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to disclose the percentage of in-network participation for certain provider types, and for other purposes; H.R. 8889, Readable Insurance Coverage Explanations Act (RICE Act)); Telehealth issues related to COVID-19; S. 150/H.R. 2166, Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021; HELP Committee bipartisan efforts to improve public health and medical preparedness/response programs; Over the Counter Covid Testing Guidance; Test to Treat Initiative; Issues related to the implementation of the No Surprises Act; S. 3799, PREVENT Pandemics Act; S. 3700/H.R. 6833, Affordable Insulin Now Act; Issues related to the Senate Finance report on mental health and mental health legislation; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Ensuring Access to Telemental Health Services; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Improving Access to Physical and Mental Health Care for Children and Youth under Medicaid and CHIP; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Mental Health Workforce; Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, P.L. 117-159, specifically policy related to access to mental health services for youth and families through Medicaid and CHIP and telehealth; H.R. 7666, Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022; Issues related to FDA user fee reauthorization bills (H.R. 7667, Food and Drug Amendments of 2022; S. 4348, Food and Drug Administration Safety and Landmark Advancements Act of 2022 (FDSLA Act of 2022), including accelerated approval, reimportation, and orphan drugs; Issues related to the Public Health Emergency; H.R. 7007, COVID Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2022; Issues related to the FY 2023 President's Budget; S. 4293, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2022; Improving Needed Safeguards for Users of Lifesaving Insulin Now (INSULIN) Act
Fighting Stimulant and other Substance Use Disorders Act
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Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (PL 117-169) - extending enhanced premium assistance for ACA marketplace plans through 2025; H.R. 2617, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 - extending all Medicare telehealth flexibilities extended in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022 through December 31, 2024 and possible changes to Medicare provider directory policies; Committee Print 117-1 - Improvements to Medicare Inpatient and Outpatient Mental Health Services (H.R. 8879, Inpatient Psychiatric Facility Improvement Act; H.R. 8878, To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure adequate coverage of outpatient mental health services under the Medicare program); Committee Print 117-2 - Improvements to the Medicare Program Related to Physician Services and Education (H.R. 432, Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2021; H.R. 8910, Behavioral Health Integration Awareness Act of 2022; H.R. 8884, To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide outreach and reporting on opioid use disorder treatment services furnished by opioid treatment programs under the Medicare program; H.R. 8890, Physician Wellness Program Act of 2022; H.R. 8908, Fighting Stimulant and other Substance Use Disorders Act); Committee Print 117-3 - Requiring Coverage of Forensic Medical Exams with No Cost Sharing (H.R. 8891, No Surprises for Survivors Act of 2022); Committee Print 117-4 - Improved Information in Provider Directories, Plan Definitions and Crisis Services for Private Insurance Plans (H.R. 8885, Better Health Care Directories Act; H.R. 8886, Promoting Clarity in Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Treatment Act; H.R. 8892, To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a public outreach campaign to inform individuals covered under a group health plan or group or individual health insurance coverage of Federal requirements relating to mental health and substance use disorder crisis services, and for other purposes); Committee Print 117-5 - Improved Information for Network Coverage and Plan Documents in Private Insurance Plans (H.R. 8881, To amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to disclose the percentage of in-network participation for certain provider types, and for other purposes; H.R. 8889, Readable Insurance Coverage Explanations Act (RICE Act)); Telehealth issues related to COVID-19; S. 150/H.R. 2166, Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021; HELP Committee bipartisan efforts to improve public health and medical preparedness/response programs; Over the Counter Covid Testing Guidance; Test to Treat Initiative; Issues related to the implementation of the No Surprises Act; S. 3799, PREVENT Pandemics Act; S. 3700/H.R. 6833, Affordable Insulin Now Act; Issues related to the Senate Finance report on mental health and mental health legislation; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Ensuring Access to Telemental Health Services; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Improving Access to Physical and Mental Health Care for Children and Youth under Medicaid and CHIP; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Mental Health Workforce; Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, P.L. 117-159, specifically policy related to access to mental health services for youth and families through Medicaid and CHIP and telehealth; H.R. 7666, Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022; Issues related to FDA user fee reauthorization bills (H.R. 7667, Food and Drug Amendments of 2022; S. 4348, Food and Drug Administration Safety and Landmark Advancements Act of 2022 (FDSLA Act of 2022), including accelerated approval, reimportation, and orphan drugs; Issues related to the Public Health Emergency; H.R. 7007, COVID Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2022; S. 4293, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2022; Improving Needed Safeguards for Users of Lifesaving Insulin Now (INSULIN) Act; Executive Order Directing HHS to Explore Additional Actions to Lower Prescription Drug Costs
Fighting Stimulant and other Substance Use Disorders Act
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Issues related to H.R. 5376, Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (now PL 117-169) and implementation; Issues related to H.R. 6833, the Continuing Resolution; Committee Print 117-1 - Improvements to Medicare Inpatient and Outpatient Mental Health Services (H.R. 8879, Inpatient Psychiatric Facility Improvement Act; H.R. 8878, To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure adequate coverage of outpatient mental health services under the Medicare program); Committee Print 117-2 - Improvements to the Medicare Program Related to Physician Services and Education (H.R. 432, Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2021; H.R. 8910, Behavioral Health Integration Awareness Act of 2022; H.R. 8884, To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide outreach and reporting on opioid use disorder treatment services furnished by opioid treatment programs under the Medicare program; H.R. 8890, Physician Wellness Program Act of 2022; H.R. 8908, Fighting Stimulant and other Substance Use Disorders Act); Committee Print 117-3 - Requiring Coverage of Forensic Medical Exams with No Cost Sharing (H.R. 8891, No Surprises for Survivors Act of 2022); Committee Print 117-4 - Improved Information in Provider Directories, Plan Definitions and Crisis Services for Private Insurance Plans (H.R. 8885, Better Health Care Directories Act; H.R. 8886, Promoting Clarity in Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Treatment Act; H.R. 8892, To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a public outreach campaign to inform individuals covered under a group health plan or group or individual health insurance coverage of Federal requirements relating to mental health and substance use disorder crisis services, and for other purposes); Committee Print 117-5 - Improved Information for Network Coverage and Plan Documents in Private Insurance Plans (H.R. 8881, To amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to disclose the percentage of in-network participation for certain provider types, and for other purposes; H.R. 8889, Readable Insurance Coverage Explanations Act (RICE Act)); Telehealth issues related to COVID-19; S. 150/H.R. 2166, Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021; HELP Committee bipartisan efforts to improve public health and medical preparedness/response programs; Over the Counter Covid Testing Guidance; Test to Treat Initiative; Issues related to the implementation of the No Surprises Act; S. 3799, PREVENT Pandemics Act; S. 3700/H.R. 6833, Affordable Insulin Now Act; Issues related to the Senate Finance report on mental health and mental health legislation; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Ensuring Access to Telemental Health Services; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Improving Access to Physical and Mental Health Care for Children and Youth under Medicaid and CHIP; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Mental Health Workforce; Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, P.L. 117-159, specifically policy related to access to mental health services for youth and families through Medicaid and CHIP and telehealth; H.R. 7666, Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022; Issues related to FDA user fee reauthorization bills (H.R. 7667, Food and Drug Amendments of 2022; S. 4348, Food and Drug Administration Safety and Landmark Advancements Act of 2022 (FDSLA Act of 2022), including accelerated approval, reimportation, and orphan drugs; Issues related to the Public Health Emergency; H.R. 7007, COVID Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2022; Issues related to the FY 2023 President's Budget; S. 4293, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2022; Improving Needed Safeguards for Users of Lifesaving Insulin Now (INSULIN) Act
Behavioral Health Integration Awareness Act of 2022
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Issues related to H.R. 5376, Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (now PL 117-169) and implementation; Issues related to H.R. 6833, the Continuing Resolution; Committee Print 117-1 - Improvements to Medicare Inpatient and Outpatient Mental Health Services (H.R. 8879, Inpatient Psychiatric Facility Improvement Act; H.R. 8878, To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure adequate coverage of outpatient mental health services under the Medicare program); Committee Print 117-2 - Improvements to the Medicare Program Related to Physician Services and Education (H.R. 432, Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2021; H.R. 8910, Behavioral Health Integration Awareness Act of 2022; H.R. 8884, To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide outreach and reporting on opioid use disorder treatment services furnished by opioid treatment programs under the Medicare program; H.R. 8890, Physician Wellness Program Act of 2022; H.R. 8908, Fighting Stimulant and other Substance Use Disorders Act); Committee Print 117-3 - Requiring Coverage of Forensic Medical Exams with No Cost Sharing (H.R. 8891, No Surprises for Survivors Act of 2022); Committee Print 117-4 - Improved Information in Provider Directories, Plan Definitions and Crisis Services for Private Insurance Plans (H.R. 8885, Better Health Care Directories Act; H.R. 8886, Promoting Clarity in Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Treatment Act; H.R. 8892, To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a public outreach campaign to inform individuals covered under a group health plan or group or individual health insurance coverage of Federal requirements relating to mental health and substance use disorder crisis services, and for other purposes); Committee Print 117-5 - Improved Information for Network Coverage and Plan Documents in Private Insurance Plans (H.R. 8881, To amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to disclose the percentage of in-network participation for certain provider types, and for other purposes; H.R. 8889, Readable Insurance Coverage Explanations Act (RICE Act)); Telehealth issues related to COVID-19; S. 150/H.R. 2166, Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021; HELP Committee bipartisan efforts to improve public health and medical preparedness/response programs; Over the Counter Covid Testing Guidance; Test to Treat Initiative; Issues related to the implementation of the No Surprises Act; S. 3799, PREVENT Pandemics Act; S. 3700/H.R. 6833, Affordable Insulin Now Act; Issues related to the Senate Finance report on mental health and mental health legislation; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Ensuring Access to Telemental Health Services; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Improving Access to Physical and Mental Health Care for Children and Youth under Medicaid and CHIP; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Mental Health Workforce; Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, P.L. 117-159, specifically policy related to access to mental health services for youth and families through Medicaid and CHIP and telehealth; H.R. 7666, Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022; Issues related to FDA user fee reauthorization bills (H.R. 7667, Food and Drug Amendments of 2022; S. 4348, Food and Drug Administration Safety and Landmark Advancements Act of 2022 (FDSLA Act of 2022), including accelerated approval, reimportation, and orphan drugs; Issues related to the Public Health Emergency; H.R. 7007, COVID Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2022; Issues related to the FY 2023 President's Budget; S. 4293, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2022; Improving Needed Safeguards for Users of Lifesaving Insulin Now (INSULIN) Act
Behavioral Health Integration Awareness Act of 2022
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Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (PL 117-169) - extending enhanced premium assistance for ACA marketplace plans through 2025; H.R. 2617, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 - extending all Medicare telehealth flexibilities extended in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022 through December 31, 2024 and possible changes to Medicare provider directory policies; Committee Print 117-1 - Improvements to Medicare Inpatient and Outpatient Mental Health Services (H.R. 8879, Inpatient Psychiatric Facility Improvement Act; H.R. 8878, To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure adequate coverage of outpatient mental health services under the Medicare program); Committee Print 117-2 - Improvements to the Medicare Program Related to Physician Services and Education (H.R. 432, Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2021; H.R. 8910, Behavioral Health Integration Awareness Act of 2022; H.R. 8884, To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide outreach and reporting on opioid use disorder treatment services furnished by opioid treatment programs under the Medicare program; H.R. 8890, Physician Wellness Program Act of 2022; H.R. 8908, Fighting Stimulant and other Substance Use Disorders Act); Committee Print 117-3 - Requiring Coverage of Forensic Medical Exams with No Cost Sharing (H.R. 8891, No Surprises for Survivors Act of 2022); Committee Print 117-4 - Improved Information in Provider Directories, Plan Definitions and Crisis Services for Private Insurance Plans (H.R. 8885, Better Health Care Directories Act; H.R. 8886, Promoting Clarity in Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Treatment Act; H.R. 8892, To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a public outreach campaign to inform individuals covered under a group health plan or group or individual health insurance coverage of Federal requirements relating to mental health and substance use disorder crisis services, and for other purposes); Committee Print 117-5 - Improved Information for Network Coverage and Plan Documents in Private Insurance Plans (H.R. 8881, To amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to disclose the percentage of in-network participation for certain provider types, and for other purposes; H.R. 8889, Readable Insurance Coverage Explanations Act (RICE Act)); Telehealth issues related to COVID-19; S. 150/H.R. 2166, Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021; HELP Committee bipartisan efforts to improve public health and medical preparedness/response programs; Over the Counter Covid Testing Guidance; Test to Treat Initiative; Issues related to the implementation of the No Surprises Act; S. 3799, PREVENT Pandemics Act; S. 3700/H.R. 6833, Affordable Insulin Now Act; Issues related to the Senate Finance report on mental health and mental health legislation; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Ensuring Access to Telemental Health Services; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Improving Access to Physical and Mental Health Care for Children and Youth under Medicaid and CHIP; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Mental Health Workforce; Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, P.L. 117-159, specifically policy related to access to mental health services for youth and families through Medicaid and CHIP and telehealth; H.R. 7666, Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022; Issues related to FDA user fee reauthorization bills (H.R. 7667, Food and Drug Amendments of 2022; S. 4348, Food and Drug Administration Safety and Landmark Advancements Act of 2022 (FDSLA Act of 2022), including accelerated approval, reimportation, and orphan drugs; Issues related to the Public Health Emergency; H.R. 7007, COVID Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2022; S. 4293, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2022; Improving Needed Safeguards for Users of Lifesaving Insulin Now (INSULIN) Act; Executive Order Directing HHS to Explore Additional Actions to Lower Prescription Drug Costs
Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021
Client: BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD ASSOCIATION · Firm: AVENUE SOLUTIONS
Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (PL 117-169) - extending enhanced premium assistance for ACA marketplace plans through 2025; H.R. 2617, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 - extending all Medicare telehealth flexibilities extended in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022 through December 31, 2024 and possible changes to Medicare provider directory policies; Committee Print 117-1 - Improvements to Medicare Inpatient and Outpatient Mental Health Services (H.R. 8879, Inpatient Psychiatric Facility Improvement Act; H.R. 8878, To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure adequate coverage of outpatient mental health services under the Medicare program); Committee Print 117-2 - Improvements to the Medicare Program Related to Physician Services and Education (H.R. 432, Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2021; H.R. 8910, Behavioral Health Integration Awareness Act of 2022; H.R. 8884, To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide outreach and reporting on opioid use disorder treatment services furnished by opioid treatment programs under the Medicare program; H.R. 8890, Physician Wellness Program Act of 2022; H.R. 8908, Fighting Stimulant and other Substance Use Disorders Act); Committee Print 117-3 - Requiring Coverage of Forensic Medical Exams with No Cost Sharing (H.R. 8891, No Surprises for Survivors Act of 2022); Committee Print 117-4 - Improved Information in Provider Directories, Plan Definitions and Crisis Services for Private Insurance Plans (H.R. 8885, Better Health Care Directories Act; H.R. 8886, Promoting Clarity in Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Treatment Act; H.R. 8892, To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a public outreach campaign to inform individuals covered under a group health plan or group or individual health insurance coverage of Federal requirements relating to mental health and substance use disorder crisis services, and for other purposes); Committee Print 117-5 - Improved Information for Network Coverage and Plan Documents in Private Insurance Plans (H.R. 8881, To amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to disclose the percentage of in-network participation for certain provider types, and for other purposes; H.R. 8889, Readable Insurance Coverage Explanations Act (RICE Act)); Telehealth issues related to COVID-19; S. 150/H.R. 2166, Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021; HELP Committee bipartisan efforts to improve public health and medical preparedness/response programs; Over the Counter Covid Testing Guidance; Test to Treat Initiative; Issues related to the implementation of the No Surprises Act; S. 3799, PREVENT Pandemics Act; S. 3700/H.R. 6833, Affordable Insulin Now Act; Issues related to the Senate Finance report on mental health and mental health legislation; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Ensuring Access to Telemental Health Services; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Improving Access to Physical and Mental Health Care for Children and Youth under Medicaid and CHIP; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Mental Health Workforce; Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, P.L. 117-159, specifically policy related to access to mental health services for youth and families through Medicaid and CHIP and telehealth; H.R. 7666, Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022; Issues related to FDA user fee reauthorization bills (H.R. 7667, Food and Drug Amendments of 2022; S. 4348, Food and Drug Administration Safety and Landmark Advancements Act of 2022 (FDSLA Act of 2022), including accelerated approval, reimportation, and orphan drugs; Issues related to the Public Health Emergency; H.R. 7007, COVID Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2022; S. 4293, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2022; Improving Needed Safeguards for Users of Lifesaving Insulin Now (INSULIN) Act; Executive Order Directing HHS to Explore Additional Actions to Lower Prescription Drug Costs
Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021
Client: BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD ASSOCIATION · Firm: AVENUE SOLUTIONS
Telehealth issues related to COVID-19; S. 150/H.R. 2166, Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021; Monitor possible healthcare policies in upcoming reconciliation package including: making ACA tax credits/subsidies permanent, addressing Medicaid coverage gap, expanding home and community based services, prescription drug reform; HELP Committee bipartisan efforts to improve public health and medical preparedness/response programs; H.R. 5376, Build Back Better Act; Over the Counter Covid Testing Guidance; Test to Treat Initiative; Issues related to the implementation of the No Surprises Act; S.3799, PREVENT Pandemics Act; S. 3700/H.R. 6833, Affordable Insulin Now Act; Issues related to the Senate Finance report on mental health and mental health legislation; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Ensuring Access to Telemental Health Services; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Improving Access to Physical and Mental Health Care for Children and Youth under Medicaid and CHIP; Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, P.L. 117-159, specifically policy related to access to mental health services for youth and families through Medicaid and CHIP and telehealth; H.R. 7666, Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022; Issues related to FDA user fee reauthorization bills (H.R. 7667, Food and Drug Amendments of 2022; S. 4348, Food and Drug Administration Safety and Landmark Advancements Act of 2022 (FDSLA Act of 2022), including accelerated approval, reimportation, and orphan drugs; Issues related to the Public Health Emergency; H.R. 7007, COVID Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2022; Issues related to the FY 2023 Presidents Budget; S.4293, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2022; Improving Needed Safeguards for Users of Lifesaving Insulin Now (INSULIN) Act
Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021
Client: BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD ASSOCIATION · Firm: AVENUE SOLUTIONS
Implementation of American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (PL 117-2); Continued monitoring of Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (PL 116-260); Telehealth issues related to COVID-19; S. 150/H.R. 2166, Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021; Extension of the Medicare Sequester; S. 748, Medicare Sequester Relief Act; Telehealth Expansion Act; Monitor possible healthcare policies in upcoming reconciliation package including: making ACA tax credits/subsidies permanent, addressing Medicaid coverage gap, expanding home and community based services, prescription drug reform; HELP Committee bipartisan efforts to improve public health and medical preparedness/response programs; H.R. 5376, Build Back Better Act; Over the Counter Covid Testing Guidance; Protecting Medicare and American Families from Sequester Cuts Act (PL-117-71)- specifically: 6 months relief from 2% Medicare sequester, 4% statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act, 1 year relief of physician conversion factor cuts, 1 year delay of clinical lab (PAMA) cuts, delay of radiation oncology demo; Issues related to the implementation of the No Surprises Act; Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022 (PL 117-103); S.3799, PREVENT Pandemics Act; S. 3700/H.R. 6833, Affordable Insulin Now Act; Issues related to the Senate Finance report on mental health and mental health legislation; Issues related to reauthorization of the FDA user fee bills; Issues related to the Public Health Emergency; H.R. 7007, COVID Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2022; Issues related to the FY 2023 Presidents Budget
Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021
Client: BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD ASSOCIATION · Firm: AVENUE SOLUTIONS
Issues related to H.R. 5376, Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (now PL 117-169) and implementation; Issues related to H.R. 6833, the Continuing Resolution; Committee Print 117-1 - Improvements to Medicare Inpatient and Outpatient Mental Health Services (H.R. 8879, Inpatient Psychiatric Facility Improvement Act; H.R. 8878, To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure adequate coverage of outpatient mental health services under the Medicare program); Committee Print 117-2 - Improvements to the Medicare Program Related to Physician Services and Education (H.R. 432, Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2021; H.R. 8910, Behavioral Health Integration Awareness Act of 2022; H.R. 8884, To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide outreach and reporting on opioid use disorder treatment services furnished by opioid treatment programs under the Medicare program; H.R. 8890, Physician Wellness Program Act of 2022; H.R. 8908, Fighting Stimulant and other Substance Use Disorders Act); Committee Print 117-3 - Requiring Coverage of Forensic Medical Exams with No Cost Sharing (H.R. 8891, No Surprises for Survivors Act of 2022); Committee Print 117-4 - Improved Information in Provider Directories, Plan Definitions and Crisis Services for Private Insurance Plans (H.R. 8885, Better Health Care Directories Act; H.R. 8886, Promoting Clarity in Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Treatment Act; H.R. 8892, To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a public outreach campaign to inform individuals covered under a group health plan or group or individual health insurance coverage of Federal requirements relating to mental health and substance use disorder crisis services, and for other purposes); Committee Print 117-5 - Improved Information for Network Coverage and Plan Documents in Private Insurance Plans (H.R. 8881, To amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to disclose the percentage of in-network participation for certain provider types, and for other purposes; H.R. 8889, Readable Insurance Coverage Explanations Act (RICE Act)); Telehealth issues related to COVID-19; S. 150/H.R. 2166, Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021; HELP Committee bipartisan efforts to improve public health and medical preparedness/response programs; Over the Counter Covid Testing Guidance; Test to Treat Initiative; Issues related to the implementation of the No Surprises Act; S. 3799, PREVENT Pandemics Act; S. 3700/H.R. 6833, Affordable Insulin Now Act; Issues related to the Senate Finance report on mental health and mental health legislation; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Ensuring Access to Telemental Health Services; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Improving Access to Physical and Mental Health Care for Children and Youth under Medicaid and CHIP; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Mental Health Workforce; Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, P.L. 117-159, specifically policy related to access to mental health services for youth and families through Medicaid and CHIP and telehealth; H.R. 7666, Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022; Issues related to FDA user fee reauthorization bills (H.R. 7667, Food and Drug Amendments of 2022; S. 4348, Food and Drug Administration Safety and Landmark Advancements Act of 2022 (FDSLA Act of 2022), including accelerated approval, reimportation, and orphan drugs; Issues related to the Public Health Emergency; H.R. 7007, COVID Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2022; Issues related to the FY 2023 President's Budget; S. 4293, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2022; Improving Needed Safeguards for Users of Lifesaving Insulin Now (INSULIN) Act
Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2021
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Monitoring of Medicare Advantage, particularly as it relates to changes in coding intensity, benchmarks, and health risk assessments; Issues related to the OIG, GAO, MedPAC reports on Medicare Advantage; S. 3018/H.R. 3173, Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021; CMS RFI on Medicare Advantage; Issues related to Ghost Networks; Issues related to Medicare provider directories; Contract Year 2024 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage and Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Programs Proposed Rule CMS-4201-P
Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2021
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Monitoring of Medicare Advantage, particularly as it relates to changes in coding intensity, benchmarks, and health risk assessments; Issues related to the OIG, GAO, MedPAC reports on Medicare Advantage; S. 3018/H.R. 3173, Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021; CMS RFI on Medicare Advantage
Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2021
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Monitoring of Medicare Advantage, particularly as it relates to changes in coding intensity, benchmarks, and health risk assessments; Issues related to the OIG, GAO, MedPAC reports on Medicare Advantage; S.3018/HR.3173, Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021
Affordable Insulin Now Act
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Implementation of American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (PL 117-2); Continued monitoring of Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (PL 116-260); Telehealth issues related to COVID-19; S. 150/H.R. 2166, Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021; Extension of the Medicare Sequester; S. 748, Medicare Sequester Relief Act; Telehealth Expansion Act; Monitor possible healthcare policies in upcoming reconciliation package including: making ACA tax credits/subsidies permanent, addressing Medicaid coverage gap, expanding home and community based services, prescription drug reform; HELP Committee bipartisan efforts to improve public health and medical preparedness/response programs; H.R. 5376, Build Back Better Act; Over the Counter Covid Testing Guidance; Protecting Medicare and American Families from Sequester Cuts Act (PL-117-71)- specifically: 6 months relief from 2% Medicare sequester, 4% statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act, 1 year relief of physician conversion factor cuts, 1 year delay of clinical lab (PAMA) cuts, delay of radiation oncology demo; Issues related to the implementation of the No Surprises Act; Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022 (PL 117-103); S.3799, PREVENT Pandemics Act; S. 3700/H.R. 6833, Affordable Insulin Now Act; Issues related to the Senate Finance report on mental health and mental health legislation; Issues related to reauthorization of the FDA user fee bills; Issues related to the Public Health Emergency; H.R. 7007, COVID Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2022; Issues related to the FY 2023 Presidents Budget
Affordable Insulin Now Act
Client: BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD ASSOCIATION · Firm: AVENUE SOLUTIONS
Telehealth issues related to COVID-19; S. 150/H.R. 2166, Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021; Monitor possible healthcare policies in upcoming reconciliation package including: making ACA tax credits/subsidies permanent, addressing Medicaid coverage gap, expanding home and community based services, prescription drug reform; HELP Committee bipartisan efforts to improve public health and medical preparedness/response programs; H.R. 5376, Build Back Better Act; Over the Counter Covid Testing Guidance; Test to Treat Initiative; Issues related to the implementation of the No Surprises Act; S.3799, PREVENT Pandemics Act; S. 3700/H.R. 6833, Affordable Insulin Now Act; Issues related to the Senate Finance report on mental health and mental health legislation; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Ensuring Access to Telemental Health Services; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Improving Access to Physical and Mental Health Care for Children and Youth under Medicaid and CHIP; Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, P.L. 117-159, specifically policy related to access to mental health services for youth and families through Medicaid and CHIP and telehealth; H.R. 7666, Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022; Issues related to FDA user fee reauthorization bills (H.R. 7667, Food and Drug Amendments of 2022; S. 4348, Food and Drug Administration Safety and Landmark Advancements Act of 2022 (FDSLA Act of 2022), including accelerated approval, reimportation, and orphan drugs; Issues related to the Public Health Emergency; H.R. 7007, COVID Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2022; Issues related to the FY 2023 Presidents Budget; S.4293, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2022; Improving Needed Safeguards for Users of Lifesaving Insulin Now (INSULIN) Act
Affordable Insulin Now Act
Client: BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD ASSOCIATION · Firm: AVENUE SOLUTIONS
Issues related to H.R. 5376, Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (now PL 117-169) and implementation; Issues related to H.R. 6833, the Continuing Resolution; Committee Print 117-1 - Improvements to Medicare Inpatient and Outpatient Mental Health Services (H.R. 8879, Inpatient Psychiatric Facility Improvement Act; H.R. 8878, To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure adequate coverage of outpatient mental health services under the Medicare program); Committee Print 117-2 - Improvements to the Medicare Program Related to Physician Services and Education (H.R. 432, Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2021; H.R. 8910, Behavioral Health Integration Awareness Act of 2022; H.R. 8884, To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide outreach and reporting on opioid use disorder treatment services furnished by opioid treatment programs under the Medicare program; H.R. 8890, Physician Wellness Program Act of 2022; H.R. 8908, Fighting Stimulant and other Substance Use Disorders Act); Committee Print 117-3 - Requiring Coverage of Forensic Medical Exams with No Cost Sharing (H.R. 8891, No Surprises for Survivors Act of 2022); Committee Print 117-4 - Improved Information in Provider Directories, Plan Definitions and Crisis Services for Private Insurance Plans (H.R. 8885, Better Health Care Directories Act; H.R. 8886, Promoting Clarity in Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Treatment Act; H.R. 8892, To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a public outreach campaign to inform individuals covered under a group health plan or group or individual health insurance coverage of Federal requirements relating to mental health and substance use disorder crisis services, and for other purposes); Committee Print 117-5 - Improved Information for Network Coverage and Plan Documents in Private Insurance Plans (H.R. 8881, To amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to disclose the percentage of in-network participation for certain provider types, and for other purposes; H.R. 8889, Readable Insurance Coverage Explanations Act (RICE Act)); Telehealth issues related to COVID-19; S. 150/H.R. 2166, Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021; HELP Committee bipartisan efforts to improve public health and medical preparedness/response programs; Over the Counter Covid Testing Guidance; Test to Treat Initiative; Issues related to the implementation of the No Surprises Act; S. 3799, PREVENT Pandemics Act; S. 3700/H.R. 6833, Affordable Insulin Now Act; Issues related to the Senate Finance report on mental health and mental health legislation; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Ensuring Access to Telemental Health Services; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Improving Access to Physical and Mental Health Care for Children and Youth under Medicaid and CHIP; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Mental Health Workforce; Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, P.L. 117-159, specifically policy related to access to mental health services for youth and families through Medicaid and CHIP and telehealth; H.R. 7666, Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022; Issues related to FDA user fee reauthorization bills (H.R. 7667, Food and Drug Amendments of 2022; S. 4348, Food and Drug Administration Safety and Landmark Advancements Act of 2022 (FDSLA Act of 2022), including accelerated approval, reimportation, and orphan drugs; Issues related to the Public Health Emergency; H.R. 7007, COVID Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2022; Issues related to the FY 2023 President's Budget; S. 4293, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2022; Improving Needed Safeguards for Users of Lifesaving Insulin Now (INSULIN) Act
Affordable Insulin Now Act
Client: BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD ASSOCIATION · Firm: AVENUE SOLUTIONS
Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (PL 117-169) - extending enhanced premium assistance for ACA marketplace plans through 2025; H.R. 2617, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 - extending all Medicare telehealth flexibilities extended in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022 through December 31, 2024 and possible changes to Medicare provider directory policies; Committee Print 117-1 - Improvements to Medicare Inpatient and Outpatient Mental Health Services (H.R. 8879, Inpatient Psychiatric Facility Improvement Act; H.R. 8878, To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure adequate coverage of outpatient mental health services under the Medicare program); Committee Print 117-2 - Improvements to the Medicare Program Related to Physician Services and Education (H.R. 432, Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2021; H.R. 8910, Behavioral Health Integration Awareness Act of 2022; H.R. 8884, To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide outreach and reporting on opioid use disorder treatment services furnished by opioid treatment programs under the Medicare program; H.R. 8890, Physician Wellness Program Act of 2022; H.R. 8908, Fighting Stimulant and other Substance Use Disorders Act); Committee Print 117-3 - Requiring Coverage of Forensic Medical Exams with No Cost Sharing (H.R. 8891, No Surprises for Survivors Act of 2022); Committee Print 117-4 - Improved Information in Provider Directories, Plan Definitions and Crisis Services for Private Insurance Plans (H.R. 8885, Better Health Care Directories Act; H.R. 8886, Promoting Clarity in Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Treatment Act; H.R. 8892, To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a public outreach campaign to inform individuals covered under a group health plan or group or individual health insurance coverage of Federal requirements relating to mental health and substance use disorder crisis services, and for other purposes); Committee Print 117-5 - Improved Information for Network Coverage and Plan Documents in Private Insurance Plans (H.R. 8881, To amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to disclose the percentage of in-network participation for certain provider types, and for other purposes; H.R. 8889, Readable Insurance Coverage Explanations Act (RICE Act)); Telehealth issues related to COVID-19; S. 150/H.R. 2166, Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021; HELP Committee bipartisan efforts to improve public health and medical preparedness/response programs; Over the Counter Covid Testing Guidance; Test to Treat Initiative; Issues related to the implementation of the No Surprises Act; S. 3799, PREVENT Pandemics Act; S. 3700/H.R. 6833, Affordable Insulin Now Act; Issues related to the Senate Finance report on mental health and mental health legislation; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Ensuring Access to Telemental Health Services; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Improving Access to Physical and Mental Health Care for Children and Youth under Medicaid and CHIP; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Mental Health Workforce; Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, P.L. 117-159, specifically policy related to access to mental health services for youth and families through Medicaid and CHIP and telehealth; H.R. 7666, Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022; Issues related to FDA user fee reauthorization bills (H.R. 7667, Food and Drug Amendments of 2022; S. 4348, Food and Drug Administration Safety and Landmark Advancements Act of 2022 (FDSLA Act of 2022), including accelerated approval, reimportation, and orphan drugs; Issues related to the Public Health Emergency; H.R. 7007, COVID Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2022; S. 4293, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2022; Improving Needed Safeguards for Users of Lifesaving Insulin Now (INSULIN) Act; Executive Order Directing HHS to Explore Additional Actions to Lower Prescription Drug Costs
Implementation of American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (PL 117-2); Continued monitoring of Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (PL 116-260); Telehealth issues related to COVID-19; S. 150/H.R. 2166, Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021; Extension of the Medicare Sequester; S. 748, Medicare Sequester Relief Act; Telehealth Expansion Act; Monitor possible healthcare policies in upcoming reconciliation package including: making ACA tax credits/subsidies permanent, addressing Medicaid coverage gap, expanding home and community based services, prescription drug reform; HELP Committee bipartisan efforts to improve public health and medical preparedness/response programs; H.R. 5376, Build Back Better Act; Over the Counter Covid Testing Guidance; Protecting Medicare and American Families from Sequester Cuts Act (PL-117-71)- specifically: 6 months relief from 2% Medicare sequester, 4% statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act, 1 year relief of physician conversion factor cuts, 1 year delay of clinical lab (PAMA) cuts, delay of radiation oncology demo; Issues related to the implementation of the No Surprises Act; Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022 (PL 117-103); S.3799, PREVENT Pandemics Act; S. 3700/H.R. 6833, Affordable Insulin Now Act; Issues related to the Senate Finance report on mental health and mental health legislation; Issues related to reauthorization of the FDA user fee bills; Issues related to the Public Health Emergency; H.R. 7007, COVID Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2022; Issues related to the FY 2023 Presidents Budget
Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (PL 117-169) - extending enhanced premium assistance for ACA marketplace plans through 2025; H.R. 2617, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 - extending all Medicare telehealth flexibilities extended in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022 through December 31, 2024 and possible changes to Medicare provider directory policies; Committee Print 117-1 - Improvements to Medicare Inpatient and Outpatient Mental Health Services (H.R. 8879, Inpatient Psychiatric Facility Improvement Act; H.R. 8878, To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure adequate coverage of outpatient mental health services under the Medicare program); Committee Print 117-2 - Improvements to the Medicare Program Related to Physician Services and Education (H.R. 432, Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2021; H.R. 8910, Behavioral Health Integration Awareness Act of 2022; H.R. 8884, To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide outreach and reporting on opioid use disorder treatment services furnished by opioid treatment programs under the Medicare program; H.R. 8890, Physician Wellness Program Act of 2022; H.R. 8908, Fighting Stimulant and other Substance Use Disorders Act); Committee Print 117-3 - Requiring Coverage of Forensic Medical Exams with No Cost Sharing (H.R. 8891, No Surprises for Survivors Act of 2022); Committee Print 117-4 - Improved Information in Provider Directories, Plan Definitions and Crisis Services for Private Insurance Plans (H.R. 8885, Better Health Care Directories Act; H.R. 8886, Promoting Clarity in Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Treatment Act; H.R. 8892, To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a public outreach campaign to inform individuals covered under a group health plan or group or individual health insurance coverage of Federal requirements relating to mental health and substance use disorder crisis services, and for other purposes); Committee Print 117-5 - Improved Information for Network Coverage and Plan Documents in Private Insurance Plans (H.R. 8881, To amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to disclose the percentage of in-network participation for certain provider types, and for other purposes; H.R. 8889, Readable Insurance Coverage Explanations Act (RICE Act)); Telehealth issues related to COVID-19; S. 150/H.R. 2166, Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021; HELP Committee bipartisan efforts to improve public health and medical preparedness/response programs; Over the Counter Covid Testing Guidance; Test to Treat Initiative; Issues related to the implementation of the No Surprises Act; S. 3799, PREVENT Pandemics Act; S. 3700/H.R. 6833, Affordable Insulin Now Act; Issues related to the Senate Finance report on mental health and mental health legislation; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Ensuring Access to Telemental Health Services; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Improving Access to Physical and Mental Health Care for Children and Youth under Medicaid and CHIP; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Mental Health Workforce; Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, P.L. 117-159, specifically policy related to access to mental health services for youth and families through Medicaid and CHIP and telehealth; H.R. 7666, Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022; Issues related to FDA user fee reauthorization bills (H.R. 7667, Food and Drug Amendments of 2022; S. 4348, Food and Drug Administration Safety and Landmark Advancements Act of 2022 (FDSLA Act of 2022), including accelerated approval, reimportation, and orphan drugs; Issues related to the Public Health Emergency; H.R. 7007, COVID Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2022; S. 4293, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2022; Improving Needed Safeguards for Users of Lifesaving Insulin Now (INSULIN) Act; Executive Order Directing HHS to Explore Additional Actions to Lower Prescription Drug Costs
Issues related to H.R. 5376, Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (now PL 117-169) and implementation; Issues related to H.R. 6833, the Continuing Resolution; Committee Print 117-1 - Improvements to Medicare Inpatient and Outpatient Mental Health Services (H.R. 8879, Inpatient Psychiatric Facility Improvement Act; H.R. 8878, To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure adequate coverage of outpatient mental health services under the Medicare program); Committee Print 117-2 - Improvements to the Medicare Program Related to Physician Services and Education (H.R. 432, Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2021; H.R. 8910, Behavioral Health Integration Awareness Act of 2022; H.R. 8884, To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide outreach and reporting on opioid use disorder treatment services furnished by opioid treatment programs under the Medicare program; H.R. 8890, Physician Wellness Program Act of 2022; H.R. 8908, Fighting Stimulant and other Substance Use Disorders Act); Committee Print 117-3 - Requiring Coverage of Forensic Medical Exams with No Cost Sharing (H.R. 8891, No Surprises for Survivors Act of 2022); Committee Print 117-4 - Improved Information in Provider Directories, Plan Definitions and Crisis Services for Private Insurance Plans (H.R. 8885, Better Health Care Directories Act; H.R. 8886, Promoting Clarity in Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Treatment Act; H.R. 8892, To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a public outreach campaign to inform individuals covered under a group health plan or group or individual health insurance coverage of Federal requirements relating to mental health and substance use disorder crisis services, and for other purposes); Committee Print 117-5 - Improved Information for Network Coverage and Plan Documents in Private Insurance Plans (H.R. 8881, To amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to disclose the percentage of in-network participation for certain provider types, and for other purposes; H.R. 8889, Readable Insurance Coverage Explanations Act (RICE Act)); Telehealth issues related to COVID-19; S. 150/H.R. 2166, Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021; HELP Committee bipartisan efforts to improve public health and medical preparedness/response programs; Over the Counter Covid Testing Guidance; Test to Treat Initiative; Issues related to the implementation of the No Surprises Act; S. 3799, PREVENT Pandemics Act; S. 3700/H.R. 6833, Affordable Insulin Now Act; Issues related to the Senate Finance report on mental health and mental health legislation; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Ensuring Access to Telemental Health Services; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Improving Access to Physical and Mental Health Care for Children and Youth under Medicaid and CHIP; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Mental Health Workforce; Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, P.L. 117-159, specifically policy related to access to mental health services for youth and families through Medicaid and CHIP and telehealth; H.R. 7666, Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022; Issues related to FDA user fee reauthorization bills (H.R. 7667, Food and Drug Amendments of 2022; S. 4348, Food and Drug Administration Safety and Landmark Advancements Act of 2022 (FDSLA Act of 2022), including accelerated approval, reimportation, and orphan drugs; Issues related to the Public Health Emergency; H.R. 7007, COVID Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2022; Issues related to the FY 2023 President's Budget; S. 4293, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2022; Improving Needed Safeguards for Users of Lifesaving Insulin Now (INSULIN) Act
Telehealth issues related to COVID-19; S. 150/H.R. 2166, Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021; Monitor possible healthcare policies in upcoming reconciliation package including: making ACA tax credits/subsidies permanent, addressing Medicaid coverage gap, expanding home and community based services, prescription drug reform; HELP Committee bipartisan efforts to improve public health and medical preparedness/response programs; H.R. 5376, Build Back Better Act; Over the Counter Covid Testing Guidance; Test to Treat Initiative; Issues related to the implementation of the No Surprises Act; S.3799, PREVENT Pandemics Act; S. 3700/H.R. 6833, Affordable Insulin Now Act; Issues related to the Senate Finance report on mental health and mental health legislation; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Ensuring Access to Telemental Health Services; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Improving Access to Physical and Mental Health Care for Children and Youth under Medicaid and CHIP; Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, P.L. 117-159, specifically policy related to access to mental health services for youth and families through Medicaid and CHIP and telehealth; H.R. 7666, Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022; Issues related to FDA user fee reauthorization bills (H.R. 7667, Food and Drug Amendments of 2022; S. 4348, Food and Drug Administration Safety and Landmark Advancements Act of 2022 (FDSLA Act of 2022), including accelerated approval, reimportation, and orphan drugs; Issues related to the Public Health Emergency; H.R. 7007, COVID Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2022; Issues related to the FY 2023 Presidents Budget; S.4293, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2022; Improving Needed Safeguards for Users of Lifesaving Insulin Now (INSULIN) Act
Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2022
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Issues related to H.R. 5376, Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (now PL 117-169) and implementation; Issues related to H.R. 6833, the Continuing Resolution; Committee Print 117-1 - Improvements to Medicare Inpatient and Outpatient Mental Health Services (H.R. 8879, Inpatient Psychiatric Facility Improvement Act; H.R. 8878, To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure adequate coverage of outpatient mental health services under the Medicare program); Committee Print 117-2 - Improvements to the Medicare Program Related to Physician Services and Education (H.R. 432, Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2021; H.R. 8910, Behavioral Health Integration Awareness Act of 2022; H.R. 8884, To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide outreach and reporting on opioid use disorder treatment services furnished by opioid treatment programs under the Medicare program; H.R. 8890, Physician Wellness Program Act of 2022; H.R. 8908, Fighting Stimulant and other Substance Use Disorders Act); Committee Print 117-3 - Requiring Coverage of Forensic Medical Exams with No Cost Sharing (H.R. 8891, No Surprises for Survivors Act of 2022); Committee Print 117-4 - Improved Information in Provider Directories, Plan Definitions and Crisis Services for Private Insurance Plans (H.R. 8885, Better Health Care Directories Act; H.R. 8886, Promoting Clarity in Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Treatment Act; H.R. 8892, To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a public outreach campaign to inform individuals covered under a group health plan or group or individual health insurance coverage of Federal requirements relating to mental health and substance use disorder crisis services, and for other purposes); Committee Print 117-5 - Improved Information for Network Coverage and Plan Documents in Private Insurance Plans (H.R. 8881, To amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to disclose the percentage of in-network participation for certain provider types, and for other purposes; H.R. 8889, Readable Insurance Coverage Explanations Act (RICE Act)); Telehealth issues related to COVID-19; S. 150/H.R. 2166, Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021; HELP Committee bipartisan efforts to improve public health and medical preparedness/response programs; Over the Counter Covid Testing Guidance; Test to Treat Initiative; Issues related to the implementation of the No Surprises Act; S. 3799, PREVENT Pandemics Act; S. 3700/H.R. 6833, Affordable Insulin Now Act; Issues related to the Senate Finance report on mental health and mental health legislation; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Ensuring Access to Telemental Health Services; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Improving Access to Physical and Mental Health Care for Children and Youth under Medicaid and CHIP; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Mental Health Workforce; Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, P.L. 117-159, specifically policy related to access to mental health services for youth and families through Medicaid and CHIP and telehealth; H.R. 7666, Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022; Issues related to FDA user fee reauthorization bills (H.R. 7667, Food and Drug Amendments of 2022; S. 4348, Food and Drug Administration Safety and Landmark Advancements Act of 2022 (FDSLA Act of 2022), including accelerated approval, reimportation, and orphan drugs; Issues related to the Public Health Emergency; H.R. 7007, COVID Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2022; Issues related to the FY 2023 President's Budget; S. 4293, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2022; Improving Needed Safeguards for Users of Lifesaving Insulin Now (INSULIN) Act
Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2022
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Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (PL 117-169) - extending enhanced premium assistance for ACA marketplace plans through 2025; H.R. 2617, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 - extending all Medicare telehealth flexibilities extended in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022 through December 31, 2024 and possible changes to Medicare provider directory policies; Committee Print 117-1 - Improvements to Medicare Inpatient and Outpatient Mental Health Services (H.R. 8879, Inpatient Psychiatric Facility Improvement Act; H.R. 8878, To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure adequate coverage of outpatient mental health services under the Medicare program); Committee Print 117-2 - Improvements to the Medicare Program Related to Physician Services and Education (H.R. 432, Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2021; H.R. 8910, Behavioral Health Integration Awareness Act of 2022; H.R. 8884, To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide outreach and reporting on opioid use disorder treatment services furnished by opioid treatment programs under the Medicare program; H.R. 8890, Physician Wellness Program Act of 2022; H.R. 8908, Fighting Stimulant and other Substance Use Disorders Act); Committee Print 117-3 - Requiring Coverage of Forensic Medical Exams with No Cost Sharing (H.R. 8891, No Surprises for Survivors Act of 2022); Committee Print 117-4 - Improved Information in Provider Directories, Plan Definitions and Crisis Services for Private Insurance Plans (H.R. 8885, Better Health Care Directories Act; H.R. 8886, Promoting Clarity in Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Treatment Act; H.R. 8892, To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a public outreach campaign to inform individuals covered under a group health plan or group or individual health insurance coverage of Federal requirements relating to mental health and substance use disorder crisis services, and for other purposes); Committee Print 117-5 - Improved Information for Network Coverage and Plan Documents in Private Insurance Plans (H.R. 8881, To amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to disclose the percentage of in-network participation for certain provider types, and for other purposes; H.R. 8889, Readable Insurance Coverage Explanations Act (RICE Act)); Telehealth issues related to COVID-19; S. 150/H.R. 2166, Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021; HELP Committee bipartisan efforts to improve public health and medical preparedness/response programs; Over the Counter Covid Testing Guidance; Test to Treat Initiative; Issues related to the implementation of the No Surprises Act; S. 3799, PREVENT Pandemics Act; S. 3700/H.R. 6833, Affordable Insulin Now Act; Issues related to the Senate Finance report on mental health and mental health legislation; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Ensuring Access to Telemental Health Services; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Improving Access to Physical and Mental Health Care for Children and Youth under Medicaid and CHIP; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Mental Health Workforce; Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, P.L. 117-159, specifically policy related to access to mental health services for youth and families through Medicaid and CHIP and telehealth; H.R. 7666, Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022; Issues related to FDA user fee reauthorization bills (H.R. 7667, Food and Drug Amendments of 2022; S. 4348, Food and Drug Administration Safety and Landmark Advancements Act of 2022 (FDSLA Act of 2022), including accelerated approval, reimportation, and orphan drugs; Issues related to the Public Health Emergency; H.R. 7007, COVID Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2022; S. 4293, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2022; Improving Needed Safeguards for Users of Lifesaving Insulin Now (INSULIN) Act; Executive Order Directing HHS to Explore Additional Actions to Lower Prescription Drug Costs
Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2022
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Telehealth issues related to COVID-19; S. 150/H.R. 2166, Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021; Monitor possible healthcare policies in upcoming reconciliation package including: making ACA tax credits/subsidies permanent, addressing Medicaid coverage gap, expanding home and community based services, prescription drug reform; HELP Committee bipartisan efforts to improve public health and medical preparedness/response programs; H.R. 5376, Build Back Better Act; Over the Counter Covid Testing Guidance; Test to Treat Initiative; Issues related to the implementation of the No Surprises Act; S.3799, PREVENT Pandemics Act; S. 3700/H.R. 6833, Affordable Insulin Now Act; Issues related to the Senate Finance report on mental health and mental health legislation; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Ensuring Access to Telemental Health Services; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Improving Access to Physical and Mental Health Care for Children and Youth under Medicaid and CHIP; Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, P.L. 117-159, specifically policy related to access to mental health services for youth and families through Medicaid and CHIP and telehealth; H.R. 7666, Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022; Issues related to FDA user fee reauthorization bills (H.R. 7667, Food and Drug Amendments of 2022; S. 4348, Food and Drug Administration Safety and Landmark Advancements Act of 2022 (FDSLA Act of 2022), including accelerated approval, reimportation, and orphan drugs; Issues related to the Public Health Emergency; H.R. 7007, COVID Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2022; Issues related to the FY 2023 Presidents Budget; S.4293, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2022; Improving Needed Safeguards for Users of Lifesaving Insulin Now (INSULIN) Act
Telehealth issues related to COVID-19; S. 150/H.R. 2166, Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021; Monitor possible healthcare policies in upcoming reconciliation package including: making ACA tax credits/subsidies permanent, addressing Medicaid coverage gap, expanding home and community based services, prescription drug reform; HELP Committee bipartisan efforts to improve public health and medical preparedness/response programs; H.R. 5376, Build Back Better Act; Over the Counter Covid Testing Guidance; Test to Treat Initiative; Issues related to the implementation of the No Surprises Act; S.3799, PREVENT Pandemics Act; S. 3700/H.R. 6833, Affordable Insulin Now Act; Issues related to the Senate Finance report on mental health and mental health legislation; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Ensuring Access to Telemental Health Services; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Improving Access to Physical and Mental Health Care for Children and Youth under Medicaid and CHIP; Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, P.L. 117-159, specifically policy related to access to mental health services for youth and families through Medicaid and CHIP and telehealth; H.R. 7666, Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022; Issues related to FDA user fee reauthorization bills (H.R. 7667, Food and Drug Amendments of 2022; S. 4348, Food and Drug Administration Safety and Landmark Advancements Act of 2022 (FDSLA Act of 2022), including accelerated approval, reimportation, and orphan drugs; Issues related to the Public Health Emergency; H.R. 7007, COVID Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2022; Issues related to the FY 2023 Presidents Budget; S.4293, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2022; Improving Needed Safeguards for Users of Lifesaving Insulin Now (INSULIN) Act
Issues related to H.R. 5376, Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (now PL 117-169) and implementation; Issues related to H.R. 6833, the Continuing Resolution; Committee Print 117-1 - Improvements to Medicare Inpatient and Outpatient Mental Health Services (H.R. 8879, Inpatient Psychiatric Facility Improvement Act; H.R. 8878, To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure adequate coverage of outpatient mental health services under the Medicare program); Committee Print 117-2 - Improvements to the Medicare Program Related to Physician Services and Education (H.R. 432, Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2021; H.R. 8910, Behavioral Health Integration Awareness Act of 2022; H.R. 8884, To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide outreach and reporting on opioid use disorder treatment services furnished by opioid treatment programs under the Medicare program; H.R. 8890, Physician Wellness Program Act of 2022; H.R. 8908, Fighting Stimulant and other Substance Use Disorders Act); Committee Print 117-3 - Requiring Coverage of Forensic Medical Exams with No Cost Sharing (H.R. 8891, No Surprises for Survivors Act of 2022); Committee Print 117-4 - Improved Information in Provider Directories, Plan Definitions and Crisis Services for Private Insurance Plans (H.R. 8885, Better Health Care Directories Act; H.R. 8886, Promoting Clarity in Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Treatment Act; H.R. 8892, To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a public outreach campaign to inform individuals covered under a group health plan or group or individual health insurance coverage of Federal requirements relating to mental health and substance use disorder crisis services, and for other purposes); Committee Print 117-5 - Improved Information for Network Coverage and Plan Documents in Private Insurance Plans (H.R. 8881, To amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to disclose the percentage of in-network participation for certain provider types, and for other purposes; H.R. 8889, Readable Insurance Coverage Explanations Act (RICE Act)); Telehealth issues related to COVID-19; S. 150/H.R. 2166, Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021; HELP Committee bipartisan efforts to improve public health and medical preparedness/response programs; Over the Counter Covid Testing Guidance; Test to Treat Initiative; Issues related to the implementation of the No Surprises Act; S. 3799, PREVENT Pandemics Act; S. 3700/H.R. 6833, Affordable Insulin Now Act; Issues related to the Senate Finance report on mental health and mental health legislation; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Ensuring Access to Telemental Health Services; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Improving Access to Physical and Mental Health Care for Children and Youth under Medicaid and CHIP; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Mental Health Workforce; Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, P.L. 117-159, specifically policy related to access to mental health services for youth and families through Medicaid and CHIP and telehealth; H.R. 7666, Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022; Issues related to FDA user fee reauthorization bills (H.R. 7667, Food and Drug Amendments of 2022; S. 4348, Food and Drug Administration Safety and Landmark Advancements Act of 2022 (FDSLA Act of 2022), including accelerated approval, reimportation, and orphan drugs; Issues related to the Public Health Emergency; H.R. 7007, COVID Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2022; Issues related to the FY 2023 President's Budget; S. 4293, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2022; Improving Needed Safeguards for Users of Lifesaving Insulin Now (INSULIN) Act
Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (PL 117-169) - extending enhanced premium assistance for ACA marketplace plans through 2025; H.R. 2617, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 - extending all Medicare telehealth flexibilities extended in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022 through December 31, 2024 and possible changes to Medicare provider directory policies; Committee Print 117-1 - Improvements to Medicare Inpatient and Outpatient Mental Health Services (H.R. 8879, Inpatient Psychiatric Facility Improvement Act; H.R. 8878, To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure adequate coverage of outpatient mental health services under the Medicare program); Committee Print 117-2 - Improvements to the Medicare Program Related to Physician Services and Education (H.R. 432, Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2021; H.R. 8910, Behavioral Health Integration Awareness Act of 2022; H.R. 8884, To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide outreach and reporting on opioid use disorder treatment services furnished by opioid treatment programs under the Medicare program; H.R. 8890, Physician Wellness Program Act of 2022; H.R. 8908, Fighting Stimulant and other Substance Use Disorders Act); Committee Print 117-3 - Requiring Coverage of Forensic Medical Exams with No Cost Sharing (H.R. 8891, No Surprises for Survivors Act of 2022); Committee Print 117-4 - Improved Information in Provider Directories, Plan Definitions and Crisis Services for Private Insurance Plans (H.R. 8885, Better Health Care Directories Act; H.R. 8886, Promoting Clarity in Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Treatment Act; H.R. 8892, To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a public outreach campaign to inform individuals covered under a group health plan or group or individual health insurance coverage of Federal requirements relating to mental health and substance use disorder crisis services, and for other purposes); Committee Print 117-5 - Improved Information for Network Coverage and Plan Documents in Private Insurance Plans (H.R. 8881, To amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to disclose the percentage of in-network participation for certain provider types, and for other purposes; H.R. 8889, Readable Insurance Coverage Explanations Act (RICE Act)); Telehealth issues related to COVID-19; S. 150/H.R. 2166, Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021; HELP Committee bipartisan efforts to improve public health and medical preparedness/response programs; Over the Counter Covid Testing Guidance; Test to Treat Initiative; Issues related to the implementation of the No Surprises Act; S. 3799, PREVENT Pandemics Act; S. 3700/H.R. 6833, Affordable Insulin Now Act; Issues related to the Senate Finance report on mental health and mental health legislation; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Ensuring Access to Telemental Health Services; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Improving Access to Physical and Mental Health Care for Children and Youth under Medicaid and CHIP; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Mental Health Workforce; Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, P.L. 117-159, specifically policy related to access to mental health services for youth and families through Medicaid and CHIP and telehealth; H.R. 7666, Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022; Issues related to FDA user fee reauthorization bills (H.R. 7667, Food and Drug Amendments of 2022; S. 4348, Food and Drug Administration Safety and Landmark Advancements Act of 2022 (FDSLA Act of 2022), including accelerated approval, reimportation, and orphan drugs; Issues related to the Public Health Emergency; H.R. 7007, COVID Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2022; S. 4293, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2022; Improving Needed Safeguards for Users of Lifesaving Insulin Now (INSULIN) Act; Executive Order Directing HHS to Explore Additional Actions to Lower Prescription Drug Costs
Medicare Sequester Relief Act
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Implementation of American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (PL 117-2); Continued monitoring of Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (PL 116-260); Telehealth issues related to COVID-19; S. 150/H.R. 2166, Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021; Extension of the Medicare Sequester; S. 748, Medicare Sequester Relief Act; Telehealth Expansion Act; Monitor possible healthcare policies in upcoming reconciliation package including: making ACA tax credits/subsidies permanent, addressing Medicaid coverage gap, expanding home and community based services, prescription drug reform; HELP Committee bipartisan efforts to improve public health and medical preparedness/response programs; H.R. 5376, Build Back Better Act; Over the Counter Covid Testing Guidance; Protecting Medicare and American Families from Sequester Cuts Act (PL-117-71)- specifically: 6 months relief from 2% Medicare sequester, 4% statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act, 1 year relief of physician conversion factor cuts, 1 year delay of clinical lab (PAMA) cuts, delay of radiation oncology demo; Issues related to the implementation of the No Surprises Act; Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022 (PL 117-103); S.3799, PREVENT Pandemics Act; S. 3700/H.R. 6833, Affordable Insulin Now Act; Issues related to the Senate Finance report on mental health and mental health legislation; Issues related to reauthorization of the FDA user fee bills; Issues related to the Public Health Emergency; H.R. 7007, COVID Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2022; Issues related to the FY 2023 Presidents Budget
Issues relating to End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) and Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD); Implementation of American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (PL 117-2); Continued monitoring of Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (PL 116-260); Extension of the Medicare Sequester; H.R. 1868, To prevent across-the-board direct spending cuts, and for other purposes; S. 748, Medicare Sequester Relief Act; Telehealth issues related to COVID-19, including audio-only; S. 150/H.R. 2166, Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021; S. 1971, Chronic Kidney Disease Improvement in Research and Treatment Act of 2021; H.R. 4065, To improve the understanding of, and promote access to treatment for, chronic kidney disease, and for other purposes; End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) payment reform and quality metrics; Medicare kidney disease education benefit; End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Treatment Choices Model (ETC Model) Proposed Rule (84 FR 34478, 7/18/19); Monitor Contract Year 2021 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage Program, Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Program, and Medicare Cost Plan Program Final Rule; S.377/H.R. 1255, Living Donor Protection Act; Covering All Reasonable Expenses for Home Dialysis Act (CARE for Home Dialysis Act) - draft legislation (Rep. Rush) H.R. 1676, Jack Reynolds Memorial Medigap Expansion Act
Improvements to the Affordable Care Act including increased affordability and enhanced Medicaid coverage; H.R.1319 - American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law No: 117-2)
Improvements to the Affordable Care Act including increased affordability and enhanced Medicaid coverage; H.R.1319 - American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law No: 117-2)
American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
Client: BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD ASSOCIATION · Firm: AVENUE SOLUTIONS
H.R.1319, American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (PL 117-2) ; Continued monitoring of implementation of Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020 (PL 116-123); Continued monitoring of implementation of Families First Coronavirus Response Act (PL 116-127); Continued monitoring of implementation of CARES Act (PL 116-136); Continued monitoring of Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (PL 116-260); Telehealth issues related to COVID-19; S. 150/H.R. 2166, Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021; Extension of the Medicare Sequester; H.R. 1868, To prevent across-the-board direct spending cuts, and for other purposes; S. 748, Medicare Sequester Relief Act; Telehealth Expansion Act
Jack Reynolds Memory Medigap Expansion Act
Client: KIDNEY CARE PARTNERS · Firm: AVENUE SOLUTIONS
Issues relating to End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) and Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD); Implementation of American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (PL 117-2); Continued monitoring of Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (PL 116-260); Extension of the Medicare Sequester; H.R. 1868, To prevent across-the-board direct spending cuts, and for other purposes; S. 748, Medicare Sequester Relief Act; Telehealth issues related to COVID-19, including audio-only; S. 150/H.R. 2166, Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021; S. 1971, Chronic Kidney Disease Improvement in Research and Treatment Act of 2021; H.R. 4065, To improve the understanding of, and promote access to treatment for, chronic kidney disease, and for other purposes; End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) payment reform and quality metrics; Medicare kidney disease education benefit; End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Treatment Choices Model (ETC Model) Proposed Rule (84 FR 34478, 7/18/19); Monitor Contract Year 2021 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage Program, Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Program, and Medicare Cost Plan Program Final Rule; S.377/H.R. 1255, Living Donor Protection Act; Covering All Reasonable Expenses for Home Dialysis Act (CARE for Home Dialysis Act) - draft legislation (Rep. Rush) H.R. 1676, Jack Reynolds Memorial Medigap Expansion Act
To prevent across-the-board direct spending cuts, and for other purposes.
Client: KIDNEY CARE PARTNERS · Firm: AVENUE SOLUTIONS
Issues relating to End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) and Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD); Implementation of American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (PL 117-2); Continued monitoring of Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (PL 116-260); Extension of the Medicare Sequester; H.R. 1868, To prevent across-the-board direct spending cuts, and for other purposes; S. 748, Medicare Sequester Relief Act; Telehealth issues related to COVID-19, including audio-only; S. 150/H.R. 2166, Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021; S. 1971, Chronic Kidney Disease Improvement in Research and Treatment Act of 2021; H.R. 4065, To improve the understanding of, and promote access to treatment for, chronic kidney disease, and for other purposes; End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) payment reform and quality metrics; Medicare kidney disease education benefit; End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Treatment Choices Model (ETC Model) Proposed Rule (84 FR 34478, 7/18/19); Monitor Contract Year 2021 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage Program, Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Program, and Medicare Cost Plan Program Final Rule; S.377/H.R. 1255, Living Donor Protection Act; Covering All Reasonable Expenses for Home Dialysis Act (CARE for Home Dialysis Act) - draft legislation (Rep. Rush) H.R. 1676, Jack Reynolds Memorial Medigap Expansion Act
To prevent across-the-board direct spending cuts, and for other purposes.
Client: BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD ASSOCIATION · Firm: AVENUE SOLUTIONS
H.R.1319, American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (PL 117-2) ; Continued monitoring of implementation of Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020 (PL 116-123); Continued monitoring of implementation of Families First Coronavirus Response Act (PL 116-127); Continued monitoring of implementation of CARES Act (PL 116-136); Continued monitoring of Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (PL 116-260); Telehealth issues related to COVID-19; S. 150/H.R. 2166, Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021; Extension of the Medicare Sequester; H.R. 1868, To prevent across-the-board direct spending cuts, and for other purposes; S. 748, Medicare Sequester Relief Act; Telehealth Expansion Act
To prevent across-the-board direct spending cuts, and for other purposes.
Client: BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD ASSOCIATION · Firm: AVENUE SOLUTIONS
Implementation of American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (PL 117-2); Continued monitoring of Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (PL 116-260); Telehealth issues related to COVID-19; S. 150/H.R. 2166, Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021; Extension of the Medicare Sequester; H.R. 1868, To prevent across-the-board direct spending cuts, and for other purposes; S. 748, Medicare Sequester Relief Act; Telehealth Expansion Act; Possible healthcare policies in upcoming reconciliation package including: making ACA tax credits/subsidies permanent, adding Medicare enhancements/supplemental benefits (hearing, dental, vision), addressing Medicaid coverage gap, expanding home and community based services; Senate HELP and Energy & Commerce Public Option RFI; HELP Committee bipartisan efforts to improve public health and medical preparedness/response programs; S. 2210, Better Care Better Jobs Act
To prevent across-the-board direct spending cuts, and for other purposes.
Client: BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD ASSOCIATION · Firm: AVENUE SOLUTIONS
Implementation of American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (PL 117-2); Continued monitoring of Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (PL 116-260); Telehealth issues related to COVID-19; S. 150/H.R. 2166, Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021; Extension of the Medicare Sequester; H.R. 1868, To prevent across-the-board direct spending cuts, and for other purposes; S. 748, Medicare Sequester Relief Act; Telehealth Expansion Act; Monitor possible healthcare policies in upcoming reconciliation package including: making ACA tax credits/subsidies permanent, adding Medicare enhancements/supplemental benefits (hearing, dental, vision), addressing Medicaid coverage gap, expanding home and community based services, prescription drug reform; HELP Committee bipartisan efforts to improve public health and medical preparedness/response programs; S. 2210, Better Care Better Jobs Act H.R. 5376, Build Back Better Act
Medicare for All Act of 2021
Client: BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD ASSOCIATION · Firm: AVENUE SOLUTIONS
Monitor Medicare for All discussions; H.R. 1976, Medicare for All Act of 2021
Medicare for All Act of 2021
Client: BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD ASSOCIATION · Firm: AVENUE SOLUTIONS
Monitor Medicare for All discussions; H.R. 1976, Medicare for All Act of 2021
Ensuring Parity in MA and PACE for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021
Client: BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD ASSOCIATION · Firm: AVENUE SOLUTIONS
Implementation of American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (PL 117-2); Continued monitoring of Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (PL 116-260); Telehealth issues related to COVID-19; S. 150/H.R. 2166, Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021; Extension of the Medicare Sequester; H.R. 1868, To prevent across-the-board direct spending cuts, and for other purposes; S. 748, Medicare Sequester Relief Act; Telehealth Expansion Act; Possible healthcare policies in upcoming reconciliation package including: making ACA tax credits/subsidies permanent, adding Medicare enhancements/supplemental benefits (hearing, dental, vision), addressing Medicaid coverage gap, expanding home and community based services; Senate HELP and Energy & Commerce Public Option RFI; HELP Committee bipartisan efforts to improve public health and medical preparedness/response programs; S. 2210, Better Care Better Jobs Act
Ensuring Parity in MA and PACE for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021
Client: KIDNEY CARE PARTNERS · Firm: AVENUE SOLUTIONS
Issues relating to End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) and Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD); Implementation of American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (PL 117-2); Continued monitoring of Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (PL 116-260); Extension of the Medicare Sequester; H.R. 1868, To prevent across-the-board direct spending cuts, and for other purposes; S. 748, Medicare Sequester Relief Act; Telehealth issues related to COVID-19, including audio-only; S. 150/H.R. 2166, Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021; S. 1971, Chronic Kidney Disease Improvement in Research and Treatment Act of 2021; H.R. 4065, To improve the understanding of, and promote access to treatment for, chronic kidney disease, and for other purposes; End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) payment reform and quality metrics; Medicare kidney disease education benefit; End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Treatment Choices Model (ETC Model) Proposed Rule (84 FR 34478, 7/18/19); Monitor Contract Year 2021 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage Program, Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Program, and Medicare Cost Plan Program Final Rule; S.377/H.R. 1255, Living Donor Protection Act; Covering All Reasonable Expenses for Home Dialysis Act (CARE for Home Dialysis Act) - draft legislation (Rep. Rush) H.R. 1676, Jack Reynolds Memorial Medigap Expansion Act
Ensuring Parity in MA and PACE for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021
Client: BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD ASSOCIATION · Firm: AVENUE SOLUTIONS
H.R.1319, American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (PL 117-2) ; Continued monitoring of implementation of Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020 (PL 116-123); Continued monitoring of implementation of Families First Coronavirus Response Act (PL 116-127); Continued monitoring of implementation of CARES Act (PL 116-136); Continued monitoring of Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (PL 116-260); Telehealth issues related to COVID-19; S. 150/H.R. 2166, Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021; Extension of the Medicare Sequester; H.R. 1868, To prevent across-the-board direct spending cuts, and for other purposes; S. 748, Medicare Sequester Relief Act; Telehealth Expansion Act
Ensuring Parity in MA and PACE for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021
Client: BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD ASSOCIATION · Firm: AVENUE SOLUTIONS
Implementation of American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (PL 117-2); Continued monitoring of Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (PL 116-260); Telehealth issues related to COVID-19; S. 150/H.R. 2166, Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021; Extension of the Medicare Sequester; H.R. 1868, To prevent across-the-board direct spending cuts, and for other purposes; S. 748, Medicare Sequester Relief Act; Telehealth Expansion Act; Monitor possible healthcare policies in upcoming reconciliation package including: making ACA tax credits/subsidies permanent, adding Medicare enhancements/supplemental benefits (hearing, dental, vision), addressing Medicaid coverage gap, expanding home and community based services, prescription drug reform; HELP Committee bipartisan efforts to improve public health and medical preparedness/response programs; S. 2210, Better Care Better Jobs Act H.R. 5376, Build Back Better Act
Ensuring Parity in MA and PACE for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021
Client: BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD ASSOCIATION · Firm: AVENUE SOLUTIONS
Implementation of American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (PL 117-2); Continued monitoring of Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (PL 116-260); Telehealth issues related to COVID-19; S. 150/H.R. 2166, Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021; Extension of the Medicare Sequester; S. 748, Medicare Sequester Relief Act; Telehealth Expansion Act; Monitor possible healthcare policies in upcoming reconciliation package including: making ACA tax credits/subsidies permanent, adding Medicare enhancements/supplemental benefits (hearing, dental, vision), addressing Medicaid coverage gap, expanding home and community based services, prescription drug reform; HELP Committee bipartisan efforts to improve public health and medical preparedness/response programs; H.R. 5376, Build Back Better Act; Over the Counter Covid Testing Guidance; PL 117-58 - Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (BIF) - issues related to rebate rule delay, repurposed Provider Relief Funds, Medicare savings from single source vial size drug policy and extension of mandatory sequester); Requirements Related to Surprise Billing; Part I (A Rule by the Personnel Management Office, the Internal Revenue Service, the Employee Benefits Security Administration, and the Health and Human Services Department on 07/13/2021); Requirements Related to Surprise Billing; Part II Interim Final Rule with Comment Period Sep 30, 2021; HHS Released Guidance on Provisions Established in Surprise Billing, Part II; Interim Final Rule with Comment Period (CMS 9908-IFC) (12/21); CMS Advance Notice of Methodological Changes for Calendar Year (CY) 2023 for Medicare Advantage (MA) Capitation Rates and Part C and Part D Payment Policies; PL-117-71 Protecting Medicare and American Families from Sequester Cuts Act - specifically: 6 months relief from 2% Medicare sequester, 4% statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act, 1 year relief of physician conversion factor cuts, 1 year delay of clinical lab (PAMA) cuts, delay of radiation oncology demo
Chronic Kidney Disease Improvement in Research and Treatment Act of 2021
Client: KIDNEY CARE PARTNERS · Firm: AVENUE SOLUTIONS
Issues relating to End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) and Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD); Implementation of American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (PL 117-2); Continued monitoring of Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (PL 116-260); Extension of the Medicare Sequester; H.R. 1868, To prevent across-the-board direct spending cuts, and for other purposes; S. 748, Medicare Sequester Relief Act; Telehealth issues related to COVID-19, including audio-only; S. 150/H.R. 2166, Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021; S. 1971, Chronic Kidney Disease Improvement in Research and Treatment Act of 2021; H.R. 4065, To improve the understanding of, and promote access to treatment for, chronic kidney disease, and for other purposes; End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) payment reform and quality metrics; Medicare kidney disease education benefit; End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Treatment Choices Model (ETC Model) Proposed Rule (84 FR 34478, 7/18/19); Monitor Contract Year 2021 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage Program, Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Program, and Medicare Cost Plan Program Final Rule; S.377/H.R. 1255, Living Donor Protection Act; Covering All Reasonable Expenses for Home Dialysis Act (CARE for Home Dialysis Act) - draft legislation (Rep. Rush) H.R. 1676, Jack Reynolds Memorial Medigap Expansion Act
Inflation Reduction Act of 2022
Client: BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD ASSOCIATION · Firm: AVENUE SOLUTIONS
Implementation of American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (PL 117-2); Continued monitoring of Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (PL 116-260); Telehealth issues related to COVID-19; S. 150/H.R. 2166, Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021; Extension of the Medicare Sequester; H.R. 1868, To prevent across-the-board direct spending cuts, and for other purposes; S. 748, Medicare Sequester Relief Act; Telehealth Expansion Act; Monitor possible healthcare policies in upcoming reconciliation package including: making ACA tax credits/subsidies permanent, adding Medicare enhancements/supplemental benefits (hearing, dental, vision), addressing Medicaid coverage gap, expanding home and community based services, prescription drug reform; HELP Committee bipartisan efforts to improve public health and medical preparedness/response programs; S. 2210, Better Care Better Jobs Act H.R. 5376, Build Back Better Act
Inflation Reduction Act of 2022
Client: BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD ASSOCIATION · Firm: AVENUE SOLUTIONS
Implementation of American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (PL 117-2); Continued monitoring of Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (PL 116-260); Telehealth issues related to COVID-19; S. 150/H.R. 2166, Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021; Extension of the Medicare Sequester; S. 748, Medicare Sequester Relief Act; Telehealth Expansion Act; Monitor possible healthcare policies in upcoming reconciliation package including: making ACA tax credits/subsidies permanent, adding Medicare enhancements/supplemental benefits (hearing, dental, vision), addressing Medicaid coverage gap, expanding home and community based services, prescription drug reform; HELP Committee bipartisan efforts to improve public health and medical preparedness/response programs; H.R. 5376, Build Back Better Act; Over the Counter Covid Testing Guidance; PL 117-58 - Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (BIF) - issues related to rebate rule delay, repurposed Provider Relief Funds, Medicare savings from single source vial size drug policy and extension of mandatory sequester); Requirements Related to Surprise Billing; Part I (A Rule by the Personnel Management Office, the Internal Revenue Service, the Employee Benefits Security Administration, and the Health and Human Services Department on 07/13/2021); Requirements Related to Surprise Billing; Part II Interim Final Rule with Comment Period Sep 30, 2021; HHS Released Guidance on Provisions Established in Surprise Billing, Part II; Interim Final Rule with Comment Period (CMS 9908-IFC) (12/21); CMS Advance Notice of Methodological Changes for Calendar Year (CY) 2023 for Medicare Advantage (MA) Capitation Rates and Part C and Part D Payment Policies; PL-117-71 Protecting Medicare and American Families from Sequester Cuts Act - specifically: 6 months relief from 2% Medicare sequester, 4% statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act, 1 year relief of physician conversion factor cuts, 1 year delay of clinical lab (PAMA) cuts, delay of radiation oncology demo
Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021
Client: KIDNEY CARE PARTNERS · Firm: AVENUE SOLUTIONS
Issues relating to End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) and Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD); Implementation of American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (PL 117-2); Continued monitoring of Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (PL 116-260); Extension of the Medicare Sequester; H.R. 1868, To prevent across-the-board direct spending cuts, and for other purposes; S. 748, Medicare Sequester Relief Act; Telehealth issues related to COVID-19, including audio-only; S. 150/H.R. 2166, Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021; S. 1971, Chronic Kidney Disease Improvement in Research and Treatment Act of 2021; H.R. 4065, To improve the understanding of, and promote access to treatment for, chronic kidney disease, and for other purposes; End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) payment reform and quality metrics; Medicare kidney disease education benefit; End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Treatment Choices Model (ETC Model) Proposed Rule (84 FR 34478, 7/18/19); Monitor Contract Year 2021 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage Program, Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Program, and Medicare Cost Plan Program Final Rule; S.377/H.R. 1255, Living Donor Protection Act; Covering All Reasonable Expenses for Home Dialysis Act (CARE for Home Dialysis Act) - draft legislation (Rep. Rush) H.R. 1676, Jack Reynolds Memorial Medigap Expansion Act
Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021
Client: BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD ASSOCIATION · Firm: AVENUE SOLUTIONS
Implementation of American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (PL 117-2); Continued monitoring of Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (PL 116-260); Telehealth issues related to COVID-19; S. 150/H.R. 2166, Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021; Extension of the Medicare Sequester; H.R. 1868, To prevent across-the-board direct spending cuts, and for other purposes; S. 748, Medicare Sequester Relief Act; Telehealth Expansion Act; Monitor possible healthcare policies in upcoming reconciliation package including: making ACA tax credits/subsidies permanent, adding Medicare enhancements/supplemental benefits (hearing, dental, vision), addressing Medicaid coverage gap, expanding home and community based services, prescription drug reform; HELP Committee bipartisan efforts to improve public health and medical preparedness/response programs; S. 2210, Better Care Better Jobs Act H.R. 5376, Build Back Better Act
Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021
Client: BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD ASSOCIATION · Firm: AVENUE SOLUTIONS
H.R.1319, American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (PL 117-2) ; Continued monitoring of implementation of Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020 (PL 116-123); Continued monitoring of implementation of Families First Coronavirus Response Act (PL 116-127); Continued monitoring of implementation of CARES Act (PL 116-136); Continued monitoring of Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (PL 116-260); Telehealth issues related to COVID-19; S. 150/H.R. 2166, Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021; Extension of the Medicare Sequester; H.R. 1868, To prevent across-the-board direct spending cuts, and for other purposes; S. 748, Medicare Sequester Relief Act; Telehealth Expansion Act
Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021
Client: BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD ASSOCIATION · Firm: AVENUE SOLUTIONS
Implementation of American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (PL 117-2); Continued monitoring of Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (PL 116-260); Telehealth issues related to COVID-19; S. 150/H.R. 2166, Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021; Extension of the Medicare Sequester; H.R. 1868, To prevent across-the-board direct spending cuts, and for other purposes; S. 748, Medicare Sequester Relief Act; Telehealth Expansion Act; Possible healthcare policies in upcoming reconciliation package including: making ACA tax credits/subsidies permanent, adding Medicare enhancements/supplemental benefits (hearing, dental, vision), addressing Medicaid coverage gap, expanding home and community based services; Senate HELP and Energy & Commerce Public Option RFI; HELP Committee bipartisan efforts to improve public health and medical preparedness/response programs; S. 2210, Better Care Better Jobs Act
Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021
Client: BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD ASSOCIATION · Firm: AVENUE SOLUTIONS
Implementation of American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (PL 117-2); Continued monitoring of Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (PL 116-260); Telehealth issues related to COVID-19; S. 150/H.R. 2166, Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021; Extension of the Medicare Sequester; S. 748, Medicare Sequester Relief Act; Telehealth Expansion Act; Monitor possible healthcare policies in upcoming reconciliation package including: making ACA tax credits/subsidies permanent, adding Medicare enhancements/supplemental benefits (hearing, dental, vision), addressing Medicaid coverage gap, expanding home and community based services, prescription drug reform; HELP Committee bipartisan efforts to improve public health and medical preparedness/response programs; H.R. 5376, Build Back Better Act; Over the Counter Covid Testing Guidance; PL 117-58 - Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (BIF) - issues related to rebate rule delay, repurposed Provider Relief Funds, Medicare savings from single source vial size drug policy and extension of mandatory sequester); Requirements Related to Surprise Billing; Part I (A Rule by the Personnel Management Office, the Internal Revenue Service, the Employee Benefits Security Administration, and the Health and Human Services Department on 07/13/2021); Requirements Related to Surprise Billing; Part II Interim Final Rule with Comment Period Sep 30, 2021; HHS Released Guidance on Provisions Established in Surprise Billing, Part II; Interim Final Rule with Comment Period (CMS 9908-IFC) (12/21); CMS Advance Notice of Methodological Changes for Calendar Year (CY) 2023 for Medicare Advantage (MA) Capitation Rates and Part C and Part D Payment Policies; PL-117-71 Protecting Medicare and American Families from Sequester Cuts Act - specifically: 6 months relief from 2% Medicare sequester, 4% statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act, 1 year relief of physician conversion factor cuts, 1 year delay of clinical lab (PAMA) cuts, delay of radiation oncology demo
Chronic Kidney Disease Improvement in Research and Treatment Act of 2021
Client: KIDNEY CARE PARTNERS · Firm: AVENUE SOLUTIONS
Issues relating to End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) and Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD); Implementation of American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (PL 117-2); Continued monitoring of Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (PL 116-260); Extension of the Medicare Sequester; H.R. 1868, To prevent across-the-board direct spending cuts, and for other purposes; S. 748, Medicare Sequester Relief Act; Telehealth issues related to COVID-19, including audio-only; S. 150/H.R. 2166, Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021; S. 1971, Chronic Kidney Disease Improvement in Research and Treatment Act of 2021; H.R. 4065, To improve the understanding of, and promote access to treatment for, chronic kidney disease, and for other purposes; End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) payment reform and quality metrics; Medicare kidney disease education benefit; End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Treatment Choices Model (ETC Model) Proposed Rule (84 FR 34478, 7/18/19); Monitor Contract Year 2021 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage Program, Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Program, and Medicare Cost Plan Program Final Rule; S.377/H.R. 1255, Living Donor Protection Act; Covering All Reasonable Expenses for Home Dialysis Act (CARE for Home Dialysis Act) - draft legislation (Rep. Rush) H.R. 1676, Jack Reynolds Memorial Medigap Expansion Act
Better Care Better Jobs Act
Client: BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD ASSOCIATION · Firm: AVENUE SOLUTIONS
Implementation of American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (PL 117-2); Continued monitoring of Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (PL 116-260); Telehealth issues related to COVID-19; S. 150/H.R. 2166, Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021; Extension of the Medicare Sequester; H.R. 1868, To prevent across-the-board direct spending cuts, and for other purposes; S. 748, Medicare Sequester Relief Act; Telehealth Expansion Act; Monitor possible healthcare policies in upcoming reconciliation package including: making ACA tax credits/subsidies permanent, adding Medicare enhancements/supplemental benefits (hearing, dental, vision), addressing Medicaid coverage gap, expanding home and community based services, prescription drug reform; HELP Committee bipartisan efforts to improve public health and medical preparedness/response programs; S. 2210, Better Care Better Jobs Act H.R. 5376, Build Back Better Act
Better Care Better Jobs Act
Client: BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD ASSOCIATION · Firm: AVENUE SOLUTIONS
Implementation of American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (PL 117-2); Continued monitoring of Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (PL 116-260); Telehealth issues related to COVID-19; S. 150/H.R. 2166, Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021; Extension of the Medicare Sequester; H.R. 1868, To prevent across-the-board direct spending cuts, and for other purposes; S. 748, Medicare Sequester Relief Act; Telehealth Expansion Act; Possible healthcare policies in upcoming reconciliation package including: making ACA tax credits/subsidies permanent, adding Medicare enhancements/supplemental benefits (hearing, dental, vision), addressing Medicaid coverage gap, expanding home and community based services; Senate HELP and Energy & Commerce Public Option RFI; HELP Committee bipartisan efforts to improve public health and medical preparedness/response programs; S. 2210, Better Care Better Jobs Act
Issues relating to End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) and Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD); Implementation of American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (PL 117-2); Continued monitoring of Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (PL 116-260); Extension of the Medicare Sequester; H.R. 1868, To prevent across-the-board direct spending cuts, and for other purposes; S. 748, Medicare Sequester Relief Act; Telehealth issues related to COVID-19, including audio-only; S. 150/H.R. 2166, Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021; S. 1971, Chronic Kidney Disease Improvement in Research and Treatment Act of 2021; H.R. 4065, To improve the understanding of, and promote access to treatment for, chronic kidney disease, and for other purposes; End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) payment reform and quality metrics; Medicare kidney disease education benefit; End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Treatment Choices Model (ETC Model) Proposed Rule (84 FR 34478, 7/18/19); Monitor Contract Year 2021 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage Program, Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Program, and Medicare Cost Plan Program Final Rule; S.377/H.R. 1255, Living Donor Protection Act; Covering All Reasonable Expenses for Home Dialysis Act (CARE for Home Dialysis Act) - draft legislation (Rep. Rush) H.R. 1676, Jack Reynolds Memorial Medigap Expansion Act
Improvements to the Affordable Care Act including increased affordability and enhanced Medicaid coverage; Monitor implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act Medicare policies
Improvements to the Affordable Care Act including increased affordability and enhanced Medicaid coverage; Monitor implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act Affordable Care Act policies
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2023 · second_quarter · 2T
Transplantable organ procurement reform; Revisions to the Outcome Measure Requirements for Organ Procurement Organizations; Final Rule (42 CFR, Part 486)
Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Organ Procurement Organizations Conditions for Coverage
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
HEALTH CARE SERVICE CORPORATION, A MUTUAL LEGAL RESERVE COMPANY ("HCSC") via AVENUE SOLUTIONS
2023 · second_quarter · 2T
Issues related to ACA implementation, including reinsurance, enrollment and eligibility
VISITING NURSE SERVICE OF NEW YORK via AVENUE SOLUTIONS
2023 · first_quarter · Q1
Issues related to integrated home care for dual eligibles and home health payments
SIXTEEN THIRTY FUND via AVENUE SOLUTIONS
2023 · first_quarter · Q1
Improvements to the Affordable Care Act including increased affordability and enhanced Medicaid coverage; Monitor implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act Affordable Care Act policies
Improvements to the Affordable Care Act including increased affordability and enhanced Medicaid coverage; Monitor implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act Medicare policies
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2023 · first_quarter · Q1
Transplantable organ procurement reform; Revisions to the Outcome Measure Requirements for Organ Procurement Organizations; Final Rule (42 CFR, Part 486)
Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Organ Procurement Organizations Conditions for Coverage
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
JPMORGAN CHASE HOLDINGS LLC via AVENUE SOLUTIONS
2023 · first_quarter · Q1
Issues related to employer sponsored insurance, value-based care, data quality
Filing targets: SENATE
HEALTH CARE SERVICE CORPORATION, A MUTUAL LEGAL RESERVE COMPANY ("HCSC") via AVENUE SOLUTIONS
2023 · first_quarter · Q1
Issues related to ACA implementation, including reinsurance, enrollment and eligibility
BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD ASSOCIATION via AVENUE SOLUTIONS
2023 · first_quarter · Q1
Healthcare affordability platform; H.J.Res.7, terminating the national emergency related to the COVID-19 pandemic
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
VISITING NURSE SERVICE OF NEW YORK via AVENUE SOLUTIONS
2022 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Issues related to integrated home care for dual eligibles and home health payments
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, White House Office
SIXTEEN THIRTY FUND via AVENUE SOLUTIONS
2022 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Improvements to the Affordable Care Act including increased affordability and enhanced Medicaid coverage; Monitor implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act Medicare policies
Improvements to the Affordable Care Act including increased affordability and enhanced Medicaid coverage; Monitor implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act Affordable Care Act policies
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
ROSALYNN CARTER INSTITUTE FOR CAREGIVERS, INC. via AVENUE SOLUTIONS
2022 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Educating on and advancing solutions to address the challenges faced by caregivers
2022 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Organ Procurement Organizations Conditions for Coverage
Transplantable organ procurement reform Revisions to the Outcome Measure Requirements for Organ Procurement Organizations; Final Rule (42 CFR, Part 486)
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
JPMORGAN CHASE HOLDINGS LLC via AVENUE SOLUTIONS
2022 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Assist with the development of healthcare policy strategy
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
HEALTH CARE SERVICE CORPORATION, A MUTUAL LEGAL RESERVE COMPANY ("HCSC") via AVENUE SOLUTIONS
2022 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Issues related to ACA implementation, including reinsurance, enrollment and eligibility
BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD ASSOCIATION via AVENUE SOLUTIONS
2022 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Monitoring of Medicare Advantage, particularly as it relates to changes in coding intensity, benchmarks, and health risk assessments; Issues related to the OIG, GAO, MedPAC reports on Medicare Advantage; S. 3018/H.R. 3173, Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021; CMS RFI on Medicare Advantage; Issues related to Ghost Networks; Issues related to Medicare provider directories; Contract Year 2024 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage and Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Programs Proposed Rule CMS-4201-P
Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (PL 117-169) - extending enhanced premium assistance for ACA marketplace plans through 2025; H.R. 2617, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 - extending all Medicare telehealth flexibilities extended in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022 through December 31, 2024 and possible changes to Medicare provider directory policies; Committee Print 117-1 - Improvements to Medicare Inpatient and Outpatient Mental Health Services (H.R. 8879, Inpatient Psychiatric Facility Improvement Act; H.R. 8878, To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure adequate coverage of outpatient mental health services under the Medicare program); Committee Print 117-2 - Improvements to the Medicare Program Related to Physician Services and Education (H.R. 432, Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2021; H.R. 8910, Behavioral Health Integration Awareness Act of 2022; H.R. 8884, To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide outreach and reporting on opioid use disorder treatment services furnished by opioid treatment programs under the Medicare program; H.R. 8890, Physician Wellness Program Act of 2022; H.R. 8908, Fighting Stimulant and other Substance Use Disorders Act); Committee Print 117-3 - Requiring Coverage of Forensic Medical Exams with No Cost Sharing (H.R. 8891, No Surprises for Survivors Act of 2022); Committee Print 117-4 - Improved Information in Provider Directories, Plan Definitions and Crisis Services for Private Insurance Plans (H.R. 8885, Better Health Care Directories Act; H.R. 8886, Promoting Clarity in Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Treatment Act; H.R. 8892, To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a public outreach campaign to inform individuals covered under a group health plan or group or individual health insurance coverage of Federal requirements relating to mental health and substance use disorder crisis services, and for other purposes); Committee Print 117-5 - Improved Information for Network Coverage and Plan Documents in Private Insurance Plans (H.R. 8881, To amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to disclose the percentage of in-network participation for certain provider types, and for other purposes; H.R. 8889, Readable Insurance Coverage Explanations Act (RICE Act)); Telehealth issues related to COVID-19; S. 150/H.R. 2166, Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021; HELP Committee bipartisan efforts to improve public health and medical preparedness/response programs; Over the Counter Covid Testing Guidance; Test to Treat Initiative; Issues related to the implementation of the No Surprises Act; S. 3799, PREVENT Pandemics Act; S. 3700/H.R. 6833, Affordable Insulin Now Act; Issues related to the Senate Finance report on mental health and mental health legislation; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Ensuring Access to Telemental Health Services; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Improving Access to Physical and Mental Health Care for Children and Youth under Medicaid and CHIP; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Mental Health Workforce; Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, P.L. 117-159, specifically policy related to access to mental health services for youth and families through Medicaid and CHIP and telehealth; H.R. 7666, Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022; Issues related to FDA user fee reauthorization bills (H.R. 7667, Food and Drug Amendments of 2022; S. 4348, Food and Drug Administration Safety and Landmark Advancements Act of 2022 (FDSLA Act of 2022), including accelerated approval, reimportation, and orphan drugs; Issues related to the Public Health Emergency; H.R. 7007, COVID Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2022; S. 4293, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2022; Improving Needed Safeguards for Users of Lifesaving Insulin Now (INSULIN) Act; Executive Order Directing HHS to Explore Additional Actions to Lower Prescription Drug Costs
VISITING NURSE SERVICE OF NEW YORK via AVENUE SOLUTIONS
2022 · third_quarter · Q3
Issues related to integrated home care for dual eligibles and home health payments
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
SIXTEEN THIRTY FUND via AVENUE SOLUTIONS
2022 · third_quarter · Q3
Improvements to the Affordable Care Act including increased affordability and enhanced Medicaid coverage; Monitor possible healthcare policies in upcoming reconciliation package including: making ACA tax credits/subsidies permanent, addressing Medicaid coverage gap, expanding home and community based services, prescription drug reform
Improvements to the Affordable Care Act including increased affordability and enhanced Medicaid coverage; Monitor possible healthcare policies in upcoming reconciliation package including: making ACA tax credits/subsidies permanent, addressing Medicaid coverage gap, expanding home and community based services, prescription drug reform
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
ROSALYNN CARTER INSTITUTE FOR CAREGIVERS, INC. via AVENUE SOLUTIONS
2022 · third_quarter · Q3
Educating on and advancing solutions to address the challenges faced by caregivers
2022 · third_quarter · Q3
Transplantable organ procurement reform Revisions to the Outcome Measure Requirements for Organ Procurement Organizations; Final Rule (42 CFR, Part 486)
Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Organ Procurement Organizations Conditions for Coverage
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
HEALTH CARE SERVICE CORPORATION, A MUTUAL LEGAL RESERVE COMPANY ("HCSC") via AVENUE SOLUTIONS
2022 · third_quarter · Q3
Issues related to ACA implementation, including reinsurance, enrollment and eligibility; Monitor possible healthcare policies in upcoming reconciliation package including: making ACA tax credits/subsidies permanent, addressing Medicaid coverage gap, prescription drug reform
BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD ASSOCIATION via AVENUE SOLUTIONS
2022 · third_quarter · Q3
Monitoring of Medicare Advantage, particularly as it relates to changes in coding intensity, benchmarks, and health risk assessments; Issues related to the OIG, GAO, MedPAC reports on Medicare Advantage; S. 3018/H.R. 3173, Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021; CMS RFI on Medicare Advantage
Issues related to H.R. 5376, Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (now PL 117-169) and implementation; Issues related to H.R. 6833, the Continuing Resolution; Committee Print 117-1 - Improvements to Medicare Inpatient and Outpatient Mental Health Services (H.R. 8879, Inpatient Psychiatric Facility Improvement Act; H.R. 8878, To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure adequate coverage of outpatient mental health services under the Medicare program); Committee Print 117-2 - Improvements to the Medicare Program Related to Physician Services and Education (H.R. 432, Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2021; H.R. 8910, Behavioral Health Integration Awareness Act of 2022; H.R. 8884, To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide outreach and reporting on opioid use disorder treatment services furnished by opioid treatment programs under the Medicare program; H.R. 8890, Physician Wellness Program Act of 2022; H.R. 8908, Fighting Stimulant and other Substance Use Disorders Act); Committee Print 117-3 - Requiring Coverage of Forensic Medical Exams with No Cost Sharing (H.R. 8891, No Surprises for Survivors Act of 2022); Committee Print 117-4 - Improved Information in Provider Directories, Plan Definitions and Crisis Services for Private Insurance Plans (H.R. 8885, Better Health Care Directories Act; H.R. 8886, Promoting Clarity in Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Treatment Act; H.R. 8892, To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a public outreach campaign to inform individuals covered under a group health plan or group or individual health insurance coverage of Federal requirements relating to mental health and substance use disorder crisis services, and for other purposes); Committee Print 117-5 - Improved Information for Network Coverage and Plan Documents in Private Insurance Plans (H.R. 8881, To amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to disclose the percentage of in-network participation for certain provider types, and for other purposes; H.R. 8889, Readable Insurance Coverage Explanations Act (RICE Act)); Telehealth issues related to COVID-19; S. 150/H.R. 2166, Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021; HELP Committee bipartisan efforts to improve public health and medical preparedness/response programs; Over the Counter Covid Testing Guidance; Test to Treat Initiative; Issues related to the implementation of the No Surprises Act; S. 3799, PREVENT Pandemics Act; S. 3700/H.R. 6833, Affordable Insulin Now Act; Issues related to the Senate Finance report on mental health and mental health legislation; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Ensuring Access to Telemental Health Services; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Improving Access to Physical and Mental Health Care for Children and Youth under Medicaid and CHIP; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Mental Health Workforce; Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, P.L. 117-159, specifically policy related to access to mental health services for youth and families through Medicaid and CHIP and telehealth; H.R. 7666, Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022; Issues related to FDA user fee reauthorization bills (H.R. 7667, Food and Drug Amendments of 2022; S. 4348, Food and Drug Administration Safety and Landmark Advancements Act of 2022 (FDSLA Act of 2022), including accelerated approval, reimportation, and orphan drugs; Issues related to the Public Health Emergency; H.R. 7007, COVID Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2022; Issues related to the FY 2023 President's Budget; S. 4293, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2022; Improving Needed Safeguards for Users of Lifesaving Insulin Now (INSULIN) Act
VISITING NURSE SERVICE OF NEW YORK via AVENUE SOLUTIONS
2022 · second_quarter · Q2
Issues related to integrated home care for dual eligibles. Monitor possible healthcare policies in upcoming reconciliation package including expanding home and community based services
Filing targets: SENATE
SIXTEEN THIRTY FUND via AVENUE SOLUTIONS
2022 · second_quarter · Q2
Improvements to the Affordable Care Act including increased affordability and enhanced Medicaid coverage; Monitor possible healthcare policies in upcoming reconciliation package including: making ACA tax credits/subsidies permanent, addressing Medicaid coverage gap, expanding home and community based services, prescription drug reform
Improvements to the Affordable Care Act including increased affordability and enhanced Medicaid coverage; Monitor possible healthcare policies in upcoming reconciliation package including: making ACA tax credits/subsidies permanent, addressing Medicaid coverage gap, expanding home and community based services, prescription drug reform
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
2022 · second_quarter · Q2
Transplantable organ procurement reform; Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Organ Procurement Organizations Conditions for Coverage; Revisions to the Outcome Measure Requirements for Organ Procurement Organizations; Final Rule (42 CFR, Part 486)
ROSALYNN CARTER INSTITUTE FOR CAREGIVERS, INC. via AVENUE SOLUTIONS
2022 · second_quarter · Q2
Educating on and advancing solutions to address the challenges faced by caregivers
HEALTH CARE SERVICE CORPORATION, A MUTUAL LEGAL RESERVE COMPANY ("HCSC") via AVENUE SOLUTIONS
2022 · second_quarter · Q2
Issues related to ACA implementation, including reinsurance, enrollment and eligibility; Monitor possible healthcare policies in upcoming reconciliation package including: making ACA tax credits/subsidies permanent, addressing Medicaid coverage gap, prescription drug reform
Filing targets: SENATE
BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD ASSOCIATION via AVENUE SOLUTIONS
2022 · second_quarter · Q2
Telehealth issues related to COVID-19; S. 150/H.R. 2166, Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021; Monitor possible healthcare policies in upcoming reconciliation package including: making ACA tax credits/subsidies permanent, addressing Medicaid coverage gap, expanding home and community based services, prescription drug reform; HELP Committee bipartisan efforts to improve public health and medical preparedness/response programs; H.R. 5376, Build Back Better Act; Over the Counter Covid Testing Guidance; Test to Treat Initiative; Issues related to the implementation of the No Surprises Act; S.3799, PREVENT Pandemics Act; S. 3700/H.R. 6833, Affordable Insulin Now Act; Issues related to the Senate Finance report on mental health and mental health legislation; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Ensuring Access to Telemental Health Services; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Improving Access to Physical and Mental Health Care for Children and Youth under Medicaid and CHIP; Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, P.L. 117-159, specifically policy related to access to mental health services for youth and families through Medicaid and CHIP and telehealth; H.R. 7666, Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022; Issues related to FDA user fee reauthorization bills (H.R. 7667, Food and Drug Amendments of 2022; S. 4348, Food and Drug Administration Safety and Landmark Advancements Act of 2022 (FDSLA Act of 2022), including accelerated approval, reimportation, and orphan drugs; Issues related to the Public Health Emergency; H.R. 7007, COVID Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2022; Issues related to the FY 2023 Presidents Budget; S.4293, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2022; Improving Needed Safeguards for Users of Lifesaving Insulin Now (INSULIN) Act
VISITING NURSE SERVICE OF NEW YORK via AVENUE SOLUTIONS
2022 · first_quarter · Q1
Issues related to integrated home care for dual eligibles. Monitor possible healthcare policies in upcoming reconciliation package including expanding home and community based services
SIXTEEN THIRTY FUND via AVENUE SOLUTIONS
2022 · first_quarter · Q1
Improvements to the Affordable Care Act including increased affordability and enhanced Medicaid coverage; Monitor possible healthcare policies in upcoming reconciliation package including: making ACA tax credits/subsidies permanent, addressing Medicaid coverage gap, expanding home and community based services, prescription drug reform
Improvements to the Affordable Care Act including increased affordability and enhanced Medicaid coverage; Monitor possible healthcare policies in upcoming reconciliation package including: making ACA tax credits/subsidies permanent, addressing Medicaid coverage gap, expanding home and community based services, prescription drug reform
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
ROSALYNN CARTER INSTITUTE FOR CAREGIVERS, INC. via AVENUE SOLUTIONS
2022 · first_quarter · Q1
Educating on and advancing solutions to address the challenges faced by caregivers
2022 · first_quarter · Q1
Transplantable organ procurement reform; Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Organ Procurement Organizations Conditions for Coverage; Revisions to the Outcome Measure Requirements for Organ Procurement Organizations; Final Rule (42 CFR, Part 486)
Filing targets: SENATE
HEALTH CARE SERVICE CORPORATION, A MUTUAL LEGAL RESERVE COMPANY ("HCSC") via AVENUE SOLUTIONS
2022 · first_quarter · Q1
Issues related to ACA implementation, including reinsurance, enrollment and eligibility; Monitor possible healthcare policies in upcoming reconciliation package including: making ACA tax credits/subsidies permanent, addressing Medicaid coverage gap, prescription drug reform
BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD ASSOCIATION via AVENUE SOLUTIONS
2022 · first_quarter · Q1
Implementation of American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (PL 117-2); Continued monitoring of Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (PL 116-260); Telehealth issues related to COVID-19; S. 150/H.R. 2166, Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021; Extension of the Medicare Sequester; S. 748, Medicare Sequester Relief Act; Telehealth Expansion Act; Monitor possible healthcare policies in upcoming reconciliation package including: making ACA tax credits/subsidies permanent, addressing Medicaid coverage gap, expanding home and community based services, prescription drug reform; HELP Committee bipartisan efforts to improve public health and medical preparedness/response programs; H.R. 5376, Build Back Better Act; Over the Counter Covid Testing Guidance; Protecting Medicare and American Families from Sequester Cuts Act (PL-117-71)- specifically: 6 months relief from 2% Medicare sequester, 4% statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act, 1 year relief of physician conversion factor cuts, 1 year delay of clinical lab (PAMA) cuts, delay of radiation oncology demo; Issues related to the implementation of the No Surprises Act; Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022 (PL 117-103); S.3799, PREVENT Pandemics Act; S. 3700/H.R. 6833, Affordable Insulin Now Act; Issues related to the Senate Finance report on mental health and mental health legislation; Issues related to reauthorization of the FDA user fee bills; Issues related to the Public Health Emergency; H.R. 7007, COVID Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2022; Issues related to the FY 2023 Presidents Budget
VISITING NURSE SERVICE OF NEW YORK via AVENUE SOLUTIONS
2021 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Issues related to integrated home care for dual eligibles
SIXTEEN THIRTY FUND via AVENUE SOLUTIONS
2021 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Improvements to the Affordable Care Act including increased affordability and enhanced Medicaid coverage; Implementation of American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (PL 117-2)
Improvements to the Affordable Care Act including increased affordability and enhanced Medicaid coverage; Implementation of American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (PL 117-2)
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
ROSALYNN CARTER INSTITUTE FOR CAREGIVERS, INC. via AVENUE SOLUTIONS
2021 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Educating on and advancing solutions to address the challenges faced by caregivers
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
2021 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Transplantable organ procurement reform; Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Organ Procurement Organizations Conditions for Coverage; Revisions to the Outcome Measure Requirements for Organ Procurement Organizations; Final Rule (42 CFR, Part 486)
Filing targets: SENATE
HEALTH CARE SERVICE CORPORATION, A MUTUAL LEGAL RESERVE COMPANY ("HCSC") via AVENUE SOLUTIONS
2021 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Issues related to ACA implementation, including reinsurance, enrollment and eligibility
BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD ASSOCIATION via AVENUE SOLUTIONS
2021 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Monitoring of Medicare Advantage, particularly as it relates to changes in coding intensity, benchmarks, and health risk assessments; Proposed repeal of the CMS Rule on Most Favored Nation Model; Delay of the Rebate Rule
Implementation of American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (PL 117-2); Continued monitoring of Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (PL 116-260); Telehealth issues related to COVID-19; S. 150/H.R. 2166, Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021; Extension of the Medicare Sequester; S. 748, Medicare Sequester Relief Act; Telehealth Expansion Act; Monitor possible healthcare policies in upcoming reconciliation package including: making ACA tax credits/subsidies permanent, adding Medicare enhancements/supplemental benefits (hearing, dental, vision), addressing Medicaid coverage gap, expanding home and community based services, prescription drug reform; HELP Committee bipartisan efforts to improve public health and medical preparedness/response programs; H.R. 5376, Build Back Better Act; Over the Counter Covid Testing Guidance; PL 117-58 - Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (BIF) - issues related to rebate rule delay, repurposed Provider Relief Funds, Medicare savings from single source vial size drug policy and extension of mandatory sequester); Requirements Related to Surprise Billing; Part I (A Rule by the Personnel Management Office, the Internal Revenue Service, the Employee Benefits Security Administration, and the Health and Human Services Department on 07/13/2021); Requirements Related to Surprise Billing; Part II Interim Final Rule with Comment Period Sep 30, 2021; HHS Released Guidance on Provisions Established in Surprise Billing, Part II; Interim Final Rule with Comment Period (CMS 9908-IFC) (12/21); CMS Advance Notice of Methodological Changes for Calendar Year (CY) 2023 for Medicare Advantage (MA) Capitation Rates and Part C and Part D Payment Policies; PL-117-71 Protecting Medicare and American Families from Sequester Cuts Act - specifically: 6 months relief from 2% Medicare sequester, 4% statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act, 1 year relief of physician conversion factor cuts, 1 year delay of clinical lab (PAMA) cuts, delay of radiation oncology demo
VISITING NURSE SERVICE OF NEW YORK via AVENUE SOLUTIONS
2021 · third_quarter · Q3
Issues related to integrated home care for dual eligibles
SIXTEEN THIRTY FUND via AVENUE SOLUTIONS
2021 · third_quarter · Q3
Improvements to the Affordable Care Act including increased affordability and enhanced Medicaid coverage; Implementation of American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (PL 117-2)
Improvements to the Affordable Care Act including increased affordability and enhanced Medicaid coverage; Implementation of American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (PL 117-2)
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
ROSALYNN CARTER INSTITUTE FOR CAREGIVERS, INC. via AVENUE SOLUTIONS
2021 · third_quarter · Q3
Educating on and advancing solutions to address the challenges faced by caregivers
2021 · third_quarter · Q3
Transplantable organ procurement reform; Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Organ Procurement Organizations Conditions for Coverage; Revisions to the Outcome Measure Requirements for Organ Procurement Organizations; Final Rule (42 CFR, Part 486)
Filing targets: SENATE
HEALTH CARE SERVICE CORPORATION, A MUTUAL LEGAL RESERVE COMPANY ("HCSC") via AVENUE SOLUTIONS
2021 · third_quarter · Q3
Issues related to ACA implementation, including reinsurance, enrollment and eligibility
BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD ASSOCIATION via AVENUE SOLUTIONS
2021 · third_quarter · Q3
Implementation of American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (PL 117-2); Continued monitoring of Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (PL 116-260); Telehealth issues related to COVID-19; S. 150/H.R. 2166, Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021; Extension of the Medicare Sequester; H.R. 1868, To prevent across-the-board direct spending cuts, and for other purposes; S. 748, Medicare Sequester Relief Act; Telehealth Expansion Act; Monitor possible healthcare policies in upcoming reconciliation package including: making ACA tax credits/subsidies permanent, adding Medicare enhancements/supplemental benefits (hearing, dental, vision), addressing Medicaid coverage gap, expanding home and community based services, prescription drug reform; HELP Committee bipartisan efforts to improve public health and medical preparedness/response programs; S. 2210, Better Care Better Jobs Act H.R. 5376, Build Back Better Act
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
ROSALYNN CARTER INSTITUTE FOR CAREGIVERS, INC. via AVENUE SOLUTIONS
2021 · third_quarter · RR
Educating on and advancing solutions to address the challenges faced by caregivers
SIXTEEN THIRTY FUND via AVENUE SOLUTIONS
2021 · second_quarter · Q2
Improvements to the Affordable Care Act including increased affordability and enhanced Medicaid coverage; Implementation of American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (PL 117-2)
Improvements to the Affordable Care Act including increased affordability and enhanced Medicaid coverage; Implementation of American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (PL 117-2)
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2021 · second_quarter · Q2
Transplantable organ procurement reform; Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Organ Procurement Organizations Conditions for Coverage; Revisions to the Outcome Measure Requirements for Organ Procurement Organizations; Final Rule (42 CFR, Part 486)
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS)
VISITING NURSE SERVICE OF NEW YORK via AVENUE SOLUTIONS
2021 · second_quarter · Q2
Issues related to integrated home care for dual eligibles
KIDNEY CARE PARTNERS via AVENUE SOLUTIONS
2021 · second_quarter · Q2
Issues relating to End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) and Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD); Implementation of American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (PL 117-2); Continued monitoring of Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (PL 116-260); Extension of the Medicare Sequester; H.R. 1868, To prevent across-the-board direct spending cuts, and for other purposes; S. 748, Medicare Sequester Relief Act; Telehealth issues related to COVID-19, including audio-only; S. 150/H.R. 2166, Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021; S. 1971, Chronic Kidney Disease Improvement in Research and Treatment Act of 2021; H.R. 4065, To improve the understanding of, and promote access to treatment for, chronic kidney disease, and for other purposes; End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) payment reform and quality metrics; Medicare kidney disease education benefit; End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Treatment Choices Model (ETC Model) Proposed Rule (84 FR 34478, 7/18/19); Monitor Contract Year 2021 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage Program, Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Program, and Medicare Cost Plan Program Final Rule; S.377/H.R. 1255, Living Donor Protection Act; Covering All Reasonable Expenses for Home Dialysis Act (CARE for Home Dialysis Act) - draft legislation (Rep. Rush) H.R. 1676, Jack Reynolds Memorial Medigap Expansion Act
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
HEALTH CARE SERVICE CORPORATION, A MUTUAL LEGAL RESERVE COMPANY ("HCSC") via AVENUE SOLUTIONS
2021 · second_quarter · Q2
Issues related to ACA implementation, including reinsurance, enrollment and eligibility
BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD ASSOCIATION via AVENUE SOLUTIONS
2021 · second_quarter · Q2
Monitor Medicare for All discussions; H.R. 1976, Medicare for All Act of 2021
Implementation of American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (PL 117-2); Continued monitoring of Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (PL 116-260); Telehealth issues related to COVID-19; S. 150/H.R. 2166, Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021; Extension of the Medicare Sequester; H.R. 1868, To prevent across-the-board direct spending cuts, and for other purposes; S. 748, Medicare Sequester Relief Act; Telehealth Expansion Act; Possible healthcare policies in upcoming reconciliation package including: making ACA tax credits/subsidies permanent, adding Medicare enhancements/supplemental benefits (hearing, dental, vision), addressing Medicaid coverage gap, expanding home and community based services; Senate HELP and Energy & Commerce Public Option RFI; HELP Committee bipartisan efforts to improve public health and medical preparedness/response programs; S. 2210, Better Care Better Jobs Act
VISITING NURSE SERVICE OF NEW YORK via AVENUE SOLUTIONS
2021 · second_quarter · RA
Issues related to integrated home care for dual eligibles
SIXTEEN THIRTY FUND via AVENUE SOLUTIONS
2021 · first_quarter · Q1
Improvements to the Affordable Care Act including increased affordability and enhanced Medicaid coverage; H.R.1319 - American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law No: 117-2)
Improvements to the Affordable Care Act including increased affordability and enhanced Medicaid coverage; H.R.1319 - American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law No: 117-2)
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
2021 · first_quarter · Q1
Transplantable organ procurement reform; Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Organ Procurement Organizations Conditions for Coverage; Revisions to the Outcome Measure Requirements for Organ Procurement Organizations; Final Rule (42 CFR, Part 486)
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
HEALTH CARE SERVICE CORPORATION, A MUTUAL LEGAL RESERVE COMPANY ("HCSC") via AVENUE SOLUTIONS
2021 · first_quarter · Q1
Issues related to ACA implementation, including reinsurance, enrollment and eligibility
BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD ASSOCIATION via AVENUE SOLUTIONS
2021 · first_quarter · Q1
H.R.1319, American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (PL 117-2) ; Continued monitoring of implementation of Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020 (PL 116-123); Continued monitoring of implementation of Families First Coronavirus Response Act (PL 116-127); Continued monitoring of implementation of CARES Act (PL 116-136); Continued monitoring of Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (PL 116-260); Telehealth issues related to COVID-19; S. 150/H.R. 2166, Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021; Extension of the Medicare Sequester; H.R. 1868, To prevent across-the-board direct spending cuts, and for other purposes; S. 748, Medicare Sequester Relief Act; Telehealth Expansion Act
Monitor Medicare for All discussions; H.R. 1976, Medicare for All Act of 2021
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
SIXTEEN THIRTY FUND via AVENUE SOLUTIONS
2020 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Improvements to the Affordable Care Act including increased affordability and enhanced Medicaid coverage
Improvements to the Affordable Care Act including increased affordability and enhanced Medicaid coverage
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Transplantable organ procurement reform
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
HEALTH CARE SERVICE CORPORATION, A MUTUAL LEGAL RESERVE COMPANY ("HCSC") via AVENUE SOLUTIONS
2020 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Issues related to ACA implementation, including reinsurance, enrollment and eligibility
BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD ASSOCIATION via AVENUE SOLUTIONS
2020 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Monitor Medicare for All discussions: H.R. 1384, Medicare for All Act of 2019; S 1129, Medicare for All Act of 2019
Cost sharing reduction subsidies, reinsurance and insurance market stabilization policies; Alexander-Murray healthcare cost package: transparency, surprise billing; S. 1895, Lower Health Care Costs Act; S. 1531, Stopping The Outrageous Practice of Surprise Medical Bills Act of 2019; S. 2543, Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019; S. 2897, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute Reauthorization Act - PCORI extension; H.R. 3, Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act; H.R. 3630, No Surprises Act; H.R. 3502, Protecting People From Surprise Medical Bills Act; H.R. 861, End Surprise Billing Act of 2019; Issues related to the Trump Administration's support for the Texas lawsuit that would rule the ACA unconstitutional; H.R. 1425, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Enhancement Act (PPACEA); Continued monitoring of implementation of Public Law 116-123, Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020; Continued monitoring of implementation of Public Law 116-127, Families First Coronavirus Response Act; Continued monitoring of implementation of Public Law 116-136, CARES Act; H.R. 6800 - The Heroes Act (funding for COVID and serology/public health testing, COBRA coverage, increased FMAP funding, additional funding for HHS Provider Relief Fund, issues related to cost sharing for COVID testing, treatment and vaccines); Telehealth issues related to COVID-19, including audio-only; H.R. 925, The Heroes Act (specifically issues related to testing); H.R. 133, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (Public Law 116-260); Extension of the Medicare Sequester
FMAP COALITION (INFORMAL COALITION) via AVENUE SOLUTIONS
2020 · third_quarter · 3T
Temporary increase in the Federal Medicaid matching rate (FMAP) to maintain health care access and ensure economic recovery
Temporary increase in the Federal Medicaid matching rate (FMAP) to maintain health care access and ensure economic recovery
SIXTEEN THIRTY FUND via AVENUE SOLUTIONS
2020 · third_quarter · Q3
Improvements to the Affordable Care Act including increased affordability and enhanced Medicaid coverage
Improvements to the Affordable Care Act including increased affordability and enhanced Medicaid coverage
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · third_quarter · Q3
Transplantable organ procurement reform
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
HEALTH CARE SERVICE CORPORATION, A MUTUAL LEGAL RESERVE COMPANY ("HCSC") via AVENUE SOLUTIONS
2020 · third_quarter · Q3
Issues related to ACA implementation, including reinsurance, enrollment and eligibility
FMAP COALITION (INFORMAL COALITION) via AVENUE SOLUTIONS
2020 · third_quarter · Q3
Temporary increase in the Federal Medicaid matching rate (FMAP) to maintain health care access and ensure economic recovery
Temporary increase in the Federal Medicaid matching rate (FMAP) to maintain health care access and ensure economic recovery
BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD ASSOCIATION via AVENUE SOLUTIONS
2020 · third_quarter · Q3
Cost sharing reduction subsidies, reinsurance and insurance market stabilization policies; Alexander-Murray healthcare cost package: transparency, surprise billing; S. 1895, Lower Health Care Costs Act; S. 1531, Stopping The Outrageous Practice of Surprise Medical Bills Act of 2019; S. 2543, Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019; S. 2897, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute Reauthorization Act - PCORI extension; H.R. 3, Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act; H.R. 3630, No Surprises Act; H.R. 3502, Protecting People From Surprise Medical Bills Act; H.R. 861, End Surprise Billing Act of 2019; Issues related to the Trump Administration's support for the Texas lawsuit that would rule the ACA unconstitutional; H.R. 1425, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Enhancement Act (PPACEA); Continued monitoring of implementation of Public Law 116-123, Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020; Continued monitoring of implementation of Public Law 116-127, Families First Coronavirus Response Act; Continued monitoring of implementation of Public Law 116-136, CARES Act; H.R. 6800 - The Heroes Act (funding for COVID and serology/public health testing, COBRA coverage, increased FMAP funding, additional funding for HHS Provider Relief Fund, issues related to cost sharing for COVID testing, treatment and vaccines); Telehealth issues related to COVID-19, including audio-only; H.R. 925, The Heroes Act (specifically issues related to testing)
2020 · third_quarter · RR
Transplantable organ procurement reform
BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD ASSOCIATION via AVENUE SOLUTIONS
2020 · second_quarter · Q2
Monitor Medicare for All discussions: H.R. 1384, Medicare for All Act of 2019; S 1129, Medicare for All Act of 2019
Cost sharing reduction subsidies, reinsurance and insurance market stabilization policies; Alexander-Murray healthcare cost package: transparency, surprise billing; S. 1895, Lower Health Care Costs Act; S. 1531, Stopping The Outrageous Practice of Surprise Medical Bills Act of 2019; S. 2543, Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019; S. 2897, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute Reauthorization Act - PCORI extension; H.R. 3, Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act; H.R. 3630, No Surprises Act; H.R. 3502, Protecting People From Surprise Medical Bills Act; H.R. 861, End Surprise Billing Act of 2019; All Payer Claims Database; Issues related to the Trump Administration's support for the Texas lawsuit that would rule the ACA unconstitutional; H.R. 1425, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Enhancement Act (PPACEA); Continued monitoring of implementation of Public Law 116-123, Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020; Continued monitoring of implementation of Public Law 116-127, Families First Coronavirus Response Act; Continued monitoring of implementation of Public Law 116-136, CARES Act; H.R. 6800 - HEROES Act (funding for COVID and serology/public health testing, COBRA coverage, increased FMAP funding, additional funding for HHS Provider Relief Fund, issues related to cost sharing for COVID testing, treatment and vaccines); Telehealth issues related to COVID-19
SIXTEEN THIRTY FUND via AVENUE SOLUTIONS
2020 · second_quarter · Q2
Improvements to the Affordable Care Act including increased affordability and enhanced Medicaid coverage
Improvements to the Affordable Care Act including increased affordability and enhanced Medicaid coverage
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
HEALTH CARE SERVICE CORPORATION, A MUTUAL LEGAL RESERVE COMPANY ("HCSC") via AVENUE SOLUTIONS
2020 · second_quarter · Q2
Issues related to ACA implementation, including reinsurance, enrollment and eligibility
FMAP COALITION (INFORMAL COALITION) via AVENUE SOLUTIONS
2020 · second_quarter · Q2
Temporary increase in the Federal Medicaid matching rate (FMAP) to maintain health care access and ensure economic recovery
Temporary increase in the Federal Medicaid matching rate (FMAP) to maintain health care access and ensure economic recovery
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
FMAP COALITION (INFORMAL COALITION) via AVENUE SOLUTIONS
2020 · second_quarter · RR
Temporary increase in the Federal Medicaid matching rate (FMAP) to maintain health care access and ensure economic recovery
Temporary increase in the Federal Medicaid matching rate (FMAP) to maintain health care access and ensure economic recovery
DIGESTIVE HEALTH PHYSICIANS ASSOCIATION, INC. via AVENUE SOLUTIONS
2020 · first_quarter · Q1
Stark Law modernization; S. 966, Medicare Care Coordination Improvement Act of 2019; H.R. 2282, Medicare Care Coordination Improvement Act of 2019; Monitor implementation of section 603 of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 and site neutral policies; Issues related to Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPR) on International Pricing Index (IPI) and Part B reforms; S. 1895, Lower Health Care Costs Act; H.R. 3, Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act; S. 1531; Stopping The Outrageous Practice of Surprise Medical Bills Act of 2019; H.R. 3630, No Surprises Act; H.R. 3502, Protecting People From Surprise Medical Bills Act; H.R. 861, End Surprise Billing Act of 2019; S. 668/H.R. 1570, Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act of 2019; S. 2543, Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD ASSOCIATION via AVENUE SOLUTIONS
2020 · first_quarter · Q1
Implementation of healthcare and insurance market reform, including issues related to: -Health insurance exchanges - special enrollment periods, marketplace stability, grace periods, reinsurance, cost-sharing reductions, continuous coverage options; -Premium impact of ACA implementation; -Cost sharing reduction subsidies (CSRs); -ACA's health insurance tax; -Short term limited duration plans (CRA); -Pre-existing conditions; -Surprise billing issues; -Transparency: All-Payer Claims Database; Monitor Medicare for All discussions: H.R. 1384, Medicare for All Act of 2019; S 1129, Medicare for All Act of 2019
Cost sharing reduction subsidies, reinsurance and insurance market stabilization policies; Alexander-Murray healthcare cost package: transparency, surprise billing; S. 1895, Lower Health Care Costs Act; S. 1531, Stopping The Outrageous Practice of Surprise Medical Bills Act of 2019; S. 2543, Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019; S. 2897, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute Reauthorization Act - PCORI extension; H.R. 3, Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act; H.R. 3630, No Surprises Act; H.R. 3502, Protecting People From Surprise Medical Bills Act; H.R. 861, End Surprise Billing Act of 2019; All Payer Claims Database; Repeal of health insurance tax; Issues related to the Trump Administration's support for the Texas lawsuit that would rule the ACA unconstitutional; Protect practice of silver loading and auto enrollment in ACA exchanges; H.R. 6074 (Public Law 116-123) - Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020; H.R. 6201 (Public Law 116-127) - Families First Coronavirus Response Act; H.R. 748 (Public Law 116-136) - CARES Act
AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION via AVENUE SOLUTIONS
2020 · first_quarter · Q1
Issues related to the Trump Administration's support for Texas lawsuit that would rule ACA unconstitutional; Monitor issues related to healthcare cost, surprise billing issues and transparency; Issues related to 42 CFR Part 2 - Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder Patient Records; S. 1531, Stopping The Outrageous Practice of Surprise Medical Bills Act of 2019; S. 1895, Lower Health Care Costs Act of 2019; H.R. 3630, No Surprises Act; H.R. 3502, Protecting People From Surprise Medical Bills Act; H.R. 861, End Surprise Billing Act of 2019; S. 2741/H.R. 4932, Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2019; S. 948, Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act; H.R. 3107, Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2019; H.R. 6074 (Public Law 116-123), Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020; H.R. 6201 (Public Law 116-127), Families First Coronavirus Response Act; H.R. 748 (Public Law 116-136), CARES Act - proposals related to physician and provider relief; S. 3559/H.R. 6365, A bill to provide emergency financial assistance to rural health care facilities and providers impacted by the COVID-19 emergency
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
SIXTEEN THIRTY FUND via AVENUE SOLUTIONS
2020 · first_quarter · Q1
Improvements to the Affordable Care Act including increased affordability and enhanced Medicaid coverage
Improvements to the Affordable Care Act including increased affordability and enhanced Medicaid coverage
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
HEALTH CARE SERVICE CORPORATION, A MUTUAL LEGAL RESERVE COMPANY ("HCSC") via AVENUE SOLUTIONS
2020 · first_quarter · Q1
Issues related to ACA implementation, including reinsurance, enrollment and eligibility
SIXTEEN THIRTY FUND via AVENUE SOLUTIONS
2019 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Improvements to the Affordable Care Act including increased affordability and enhanced Medicaid coverage
Improvements to the Affordable Care Act including increased affordability and enhanced Medicaid coverage
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
HEALTH CARE SERVICE CORPORATION, A MUTUAL LEGAL RESERVE COMPANY ("HCSC") via AVENUE SOLUTIONS
2019 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Issues related to ACA implementation, including reinsurance, enrollment and eligibility
BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD ASSOCIATION via AVENUE SOLUTIONS
2019 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Implementation of healthcare and insurance market reform, including issues related to: -Health insurance exchanges - special enrollment periods, marketplace stability, grace periods, reinsurance, cost-sharing reductions, continuous coverage options; -Premium impact of ACA implementation; -Cost sharing reduction subsidies (CSRs); -ACA's health insurance tax; -Short term limited duration plans (CRA); -Pre-existing conditions; -Surprise billing issues; -Transparency: All-Payer Claims Database; Monitor Medicare for All discussions: H.R. 1384, Medicare for All Act of 2019; S 1129, Medicare for All Act of 2019
Cost sharing reduction subsidies, reinsurance and insurance market stabilization policies; Alexander-Murray healthcare cost package: transparency, surprise billing; S. 1895, Lower Health Care Costs Act; S. 1531, Stopping The Outrageous Practice of Surprise Medical Bills Act of 2019; S. 2543, Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019; S. 2897, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute Reauthorization Act - PCORI extension; H.R. 1865, Consolidated Domestic and International Assistance Bill; H.R. 3630, No Surprises Act; H.R. 3502, Protecting People From Surprise Medical Bills Act; H.R. 861, End Surprise Billing Act of 2019; All Payer Claims Database; Repeal of health insurance tax; Issues related to the Trump Administration's support for the Texas lawsuit that would rule the ACA unconstitutional; Protect practice of silver loading and auto enrollment in ACA exchanges
AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION via AVENUE SOLUTIONS
2019 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Issues related to opioids policies; Issues related to the Trump Administration's support for Texas lawsuit that would rule ACA unconstitutional; Confidentiality related to substance use disorder patient medical records; Monitor issues related to healthcare cost, surprise billing issues and transparency; Issues related to 42 CFR Part 2 - Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder Patient Records; S. 1531, Stopping The Outrageous Practice of Surprise Medical Bills Act of 2019; S. 1895, Lower Health Care Costs Act of 2019; H.R. 3630, No Surprises Act; H.R. 3502, Protecting People From Surprise Medical Bills Act; H.R. 861, End Surprise Billing Act of 2019; H.R. 1865, Consolidated Domestic and International Assistance Bill
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD ASSOCIATION via AVENUE SOLUTIONS
2019 · third_quarter · Q3
Cost sharing reduction subsidies, reinsurance and insurance market stabilization policies; Alexander-Murray healthcare cost package: transparency, surprise billing; S. 1895, Lower Health Care Costs Act; S. 1531, Stopping The Outrageous Practice of Surprise Medical Bills Act of 2019; H.R. 3630, No Surprises Act; H.R. 3502, Protecting People From Surprise Medical Bills Act; H.R. 861, End Surprise Billing Act of 2019; All Payer Claims Database; Delay of health insurance tax; Issues related to the Trump Administration's support for the Texas lawsuit that would rule the ACA unconstitutional
Implementation of healthcare and insurance market reform, including issues related to: -Health insurance exchanges - special enrollment periods, marketplace stability, grace periods, reinsurance, cost-sharing reductions, continuous coverage options; -Premium impact of ACA implementation; -Cost sharing reduction subsidies (CSRs); -ACA's health insurance tax; -Short term limited duration plans (CRA); -Pre-existing conditions; -Surprise billing issues; -Transparency: All-Payer Claims Database; Monitor Medicare for All discussions: H.R. 1384, Medicare for All Act of 2019; S 1129, Medicare for All Act of 2019
SIXTEEN THIRTY FUND via AVENUE SOLUTIONS
2019 · fourth_quarter · RR
Issues involving the attempts to amend PL 111-148, The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, to ensure that preexisting condition exclusions with respect to enrollment in health insurance coverage and group health plans continue to be prohibited and availability of short-term limited duration plans and other non-ACA compliant plans is limited; Improving the affordability of prescription drugs and greater protections for Medicare beneficiaries
Issues involving the attempts to amend PL 111-148, The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, to ensure that preexisting condition exclusions with respect to enrollment in health insurance coverage and group health plans continue to be prohibited and availability of short-term limited duration plans and other non-ACA compliant plans is limited; Improving the affordability of prescription drugs and greater protections for Medicare beneficiaries
HEALTH CARE SERVICE CORPORATION, A MUTUAL LEGAL RESERVE COMPANY ("HCSC") via AVENUE SOLUTIONS
2019 · third_quarter · Q3
Issues related to ACA implementation, including reinsurance, enrollment and eligibility
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
HEALTH CARE SERVICE CORPORATION, A MUTUAL LEGAL RESERVE COMPANY ("HCSC") via AVENUE SOLUTIONS
2019 · second_quarter · Q2
Issues related to ACA implementation, including reinsurance, enrollment and eligibility
BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD ASSOCIATION via AVENUE SOLUTIONS
2019 · second_quarter · Q2
Cost sharing reduction subsidies, reinsurance and insurance market stabilization policies; Alexander-Murray healthcare cost package: transparency, surprise billing; S. 1895, Lower Health Care Costs Act; S. 1531, Stopping The Outrageous Practice of Surprise Medical Bills Act of 2019; H.R. 3630, No Surprises Act; H.R. 3502, Protecting People From Surprise Medical Bills Act; H.R. 861, End Surprise Billing Act of 2019; All Payer Claims Database; Delay of health insurance tax; Issues realted the the Trump Administration's support for the Texas lawsuit that would rule the ACA unconstitutional; ACA stabilization: H.R. 1385, SAVE Act; H.R. 1386, H.R. 987, ENROLL Act of 2019; H.R. 1010, To provide that the rule entitled "Short-Term, Limited Duration Insurance" shall have no force or effect; H.R. 986, Protecting Americans with Preexisting Conditions Act of 2019; H.R. 1425, State Health Care Premium Reduction Act
Delay of health insurance tax
AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION via AVENUE SOLUTIONS
2019 · second_quarter · Q2
Issues related to opioids policies; Issues related to the Trump Administration's support for Texas lawsuit that would rule ACA unconstitutional; Confidentiality related to substance use disorder patient medical records; Monitor issues related to healthcare cost, surprise billing issues and transparency; Issues related to 42 CFR Part 2 - Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder Patient Records; S. 1531, Stopping The Outrageous Practice of Surprise Medical Bills Act of 2019; S. 1895, Lower Health Care Costs Act of 2019; H.R. 3630, No Surprises Act; H.R. 3502, Protecting People From Surprise Medical Bills Act; H.R. 861, End Surprise Billing Act of 2019
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
HEALTH CARE SERVICE CORPORATION, A MUTUAL LEGAL RESERVE COMPANY ("HCSC") via AVENUE SOLUTIONS
2019 · first_quarter · Q1
Issues related to ACA implementation, including reinsurance, enrollment and eligibility
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
DIGESTIVE HEALTH PHYSICIANS ASSOCIATION, INC. via AVENUE SOLUTIONS
2019 · first_quarter · Q1
Stark Law modernization; S. 966, Medicare Care Coordination Improvement Act of 2019; H.R. 2282, To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to modernize the physician self-referral prohibitions to promote care coordination in the merit-based incentive payment system and to facilitate physician practice participation in alternative payment models under the Medicare program, and for other purposes; MACRA implementation; Monitor implementation of section 603 of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 and site neutral policies; Issues related to Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPR) on International Pricing Index (IPI) and Part B reforms
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD ASSOCIATION via AVENUE SOLUTIONS
2019 · first_quarter · Q1
Delay of health insurance tax
Implementation of healthcare and insurance market reform, including issues related to: -Health insurance exchanges - special enrollment periods, marketplace stability, grace periods, reinsurance, cost-sharing reductions, continuous coverage options; -Premium impact of ACA implementation; -Cost sharing reduction subsidies (CSRs); -ACA's health insurance tax; -Short term limited duration plans (CRA); -Pre-existing conditions; -Surprise billing issues; Monitor Medicare for All discussions: H.R. 1384, Medicare for All Act of 2019/S. 1129, A bill to establish a Medicare-for-all national health insurance program
HEALTH CARE SERVICE CORPORATION, A MUTUAL LEGAL RESERVE COMPANY ("HCSC") via AVENUE SOLUTIONS
2018 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Issues related to ACA implementation, including reinsurance, enrollment and eligibility
BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD ASSOCIATION via AVENUE SOLUTIONS
2018 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Implementation of healthcare and insurance market reform, including issues related to: -Health insurance exchanges - special enrollment periods, marketplace stability, grace periods, reinsurance, cost-sharing reductions, continuous coverage options; -Premium impact of ACA implementation; -ACA's health insurance tax; -Cost sharing reduction subsidies (CSRs); -Short term limited duration plans (CRA); -Pre-existing conditions; -Surprise billing issues, Senate price transparency working group draft legislation
S. 1462, The Marketplace Certainty Act; S. 1354, The Individual Health Insurance Marketplace Improvement Act; S. 1201, The Healthcare Options for All Act; S. 1835, Lower Premiums Through Reinsurance Act of 2017; H.R. 4666, The Premium Relief Act; Cost sharing reduction subsidies, reinsurance and insurance market stabilization policies (Alexander-Murray proposal); Delay of health insurance tax; Issues related to 42 CFR Part 2 - Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder Patient Records; Healthcare costs
AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION via AVENUE SOLUTIONS
2018 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Issues related to opioids policies; H.R. 6, Substance Use-Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment for Patients and Communities Act or the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act (SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act); S. 3120, Helping to End Addiction and Lessen Substance Use Disorders Act of 2018 (HEAL Act of 2018); S. 2680, Opioid Crisis Response Act of 2018; Monitor drug pricing initiatives; Confidentiality related to substance use disorder patient medical records; Surprise billing issues, Senate price transparency working group draft legislation; S. 1850, Protecting Jessica Grubb's Legacy Act - To amend the Public Health Service Act to protect the confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records; Issues related to 42 CFR Part 2 - Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder Patient Records
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD ASSOCIATION via AVENUE SOLUTIONS
2018 · third_quarter · Q3
Implementation of healthcare and insurance market reform, including issues related to: -Health insurance exchanges - special enrollment periods, marketplace stability, grace periods, reinsurance, cost-sharing reductions, continuous coverage options; -Premium impact of ACA implementation; -ACA's health insurance tax; -Cost sharing reduction subsidies (CSRs); -Short term limited duration plans (CRA); -Pre-existing conditions; -Surprise billing issues
S. 1462, The Marketplace Certainty Act; S. 1354, The Individual Health Insurance Marketplace Improvement Act; S. 1201, The Healthcare Options for All Act; S. 1835, Lower Premiums Through Reinsurance Act of 2017; H.R. 4666, The Premium Relief Act; Cost sharing reduction subsidies, reinsurance and insurance market stabilization policies (Alexander-Murray proposal); Delay of health insurance tax; Issues related to 42 CFR Part 2 - Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder Patient Records
HEALTH CARE SERVICE CORPORATION, A MUTUAL LEGAL RESERVE COMPANY ("HCSC") via AVENUE SOLUTIONS
2018 · third_quarter · Q3
Issues related to ACA implementation, including reinsurance, enrollment and eligibility
HEALTH CARE SERVICE CORPORATION, A MUTUAL LEGAL RESERVE COMPANY ("HCSC") via AVENUE SOLUTIONS
2018 · second_quarter · Q2
Issues related to ACA implementation, including reinsurance, enrollment and eligibility
Filing targets: SENATE
BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD ASSOCIATION via AVENUE SOLUTIONS
2018 · second_quarter · Q2
S. 1462, The Marketplace Certainty Act; S. 1354, The Individual Health Insurance Marketplace Improvement Act; S. 1201, The Healthcare Options for All Act; S. 1835, Lower Premiums Through Reinsurance Act of 2017; H.R. 4666, The Premium Relief Act; Cost sharing reduction subsidies, reinsurance and insurance market stabilization policies (Alexander-Murray proposal); Delay of health insurance tax
Implementation of healthcare and insurance market reform, including issues related to: -Health insurance exchanges - special enrollment periods, marketplace stability, grace periods, reinsurance, cost-sharing reductions, continuous coverage options; -Premium impact of ACA implementation; -ACA's health insurance tax; -Risk corridors and reinsurance; -Cost sharing reduction subsidies (CSRs); -Short term limited duration plans
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Monitoring of Medicare Advantage, particularly as it relates to changes in coding intensity, benchmarks, and health risk assessments; Issues related to the OIG, GAO, MedPAC reports on Medicare Advantage; S.3018/HR.3173, Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Filing targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Monitor Medicare for All discussions: H.R. 1384, Medicare for All Act of 2019; S 1129, Medicare for All Act of 2019
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Repeal of health insurance tax; H.R. 2447, Jobs and Premium Protection Act; H.R. 1398/S. 172, Health Insurance Tax Relief Act of 2019
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Delay of health insurance tax
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Implementation of healthcare and insurance market reform, including issues related to: -Health insurance exchanges - special enrollment periods, marketplace stability, grace periods, reinsurance, cost-sharing reductions, continuous coverage options; -Premium impact of ACA implementation; -Cost sharing reduction subsidies (CSRs); -ACA's health insurance tax; -Short term limited duration plans (CRA); -Pre-existing conditions; -Surprise billing issues; -Transparency: All-Payer Claims Database; Monitor Medicare for All discussions: H.R. 1384, Medicare for All Act of 2019/S. 1129, A bill to establish a Medicare-for-all national health insurance program
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Cost sharing reduction subsidies, reinsurance and insurance market stabilization policies (Alexander-Murray proposal); Delay of health insurance tax; Monitor issues related to healthcare cost, surprise billing, and transparency; Issues realted the the Trump Administration's support for the Texas lawsuit that would rule the ACA unconstitutional; ACA stabilization: H.R. 1385, SAVE Act; H.R. 1386, H.R. 987, ENROLL Act of 2019; H.R. 1010, To provide that the rule entitled "Short-Term, Limited Duration Insurance" shall have no force or effect; H.R. 986, Protecting Americans with Preexisting Conditions Act of 2019; H.R. 1425, State Health Care Premium Reduction Act
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Delay of health insurance tax
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE