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Hospital Fair Competition Act of 2005
Client: JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY · Firm: JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
Kept Maryland Delegation apprised of concerns associated with the growing Medicare population and the pressures this presents for the healthcare system. Continued to appeal to CMS to adjust the Medicare Sustainable Growth Rate (formula) SGR. Met with HHS staff in the office of the Director for Medicare Services to discuss SGR and opportunities to design demo projects. Monitored the implementation of the Medicare Modernization Act – in particular, the new Part-D benefit. Also monitored: HR 2356/S. 1081”Preserving Patient Access to Physicians Act of 2005” ; S. 1356 “Medicare Value Purchasing ; S. 1002 “The Hospital Fair competition Act of 2005” re. the moratorium on physician-owned specialty hospitals; S. 354/ S. 366/S. 367/ HR 534 medical liability reform proposals; and Proposals related to “pay for performance” initiatives.
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JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY via JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
2005 · year_end · YY
H.R. 609, College Access and Opportunity Act of 2005 S.1932, Deficit Reduction Omnibus Reconciliation Act of 2005 (higher education title) S.1614, Higher Education Amendments of 2005 H.R. 507, College Access and Opportunity Act of 2005 STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) Education
H.R. 2795, Patent Act of 2005
Source: Senate LDA
Medicare Sustainable Growth Rate (formula) SGR. H.R. 2356/S.1081, Preserving Patient Access to Physicians Act of 2005 S.1356, Medicare Value Purchasing Act of 2005 S.1002, The Hospital Fair Competition Act of 2005 - re. the moratorium on physician-owned specialty hospitals S.1932, Deficit Reduction Omnibus Reconciliation Act of 2005 (SGR relief) H.R. 3547/S.1840, Safety Net Inpatient Drug Affordability Act HR 3559, Medicare Durable Medical Equipment Access Act of 2005 S.1081/HR 2356, Preserving Patient Access to Physicians Act of 2005 S.1356, Medicare Value Purchasing Act of 2005
Preserving Patient Access to Physicians Act of 2005
Client: JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY · Firm: JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
Kept Maryland Delegation apprised of concerns associated with the growing Medicare population and the pressures this presents for the healthcare system. Continued to appeal to CMS to adjust the Medicare Sustainable Growth Rate (formula) SGR. Met with HHS staff in the office of the Director for Medicare Services to discuss SGR and opportunities to design demo projects. Monitored the implementation of the Medicare Modernization Act – in particular, the new Part-D benefit. Also monitored: HR 2356/S. 1081”Preserving Patient Access to Physicians Act of 2005” ; S. 1356 “Medicare Value Purchasing ; S. 1002 “The Hospital Fair competition Act of 2005” re. the moratorium on physician-owned specialty hospitals; S. 354/ S. 366/S. 367/ HR 534 medical liability reform proposals; and Proposals related to “pay for performance” initiatives.
Preserving Patient Access to Physicians Act of 2005
Client: JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY · Firm: JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
Medicare Sustainable Growth Rate (formula) SGR. H.R. 2356/S.1081, Preserving Patient Access to Physicians Act of 2005 S.1356, Medicare Value Purchasing Act of 2005 S.1002, The Hospital Fair Competition Act of 2005 - re. the moratorium on physician-owned specialty hospitals S.1932, Deficit Reduction Omnibus Reconciliation Act of 2005 (SGR relief) H.R. 3547/S.1840, Safety Net Inpatient Drug Affordability Act HR 3559, Medicare Durable Medical Equipment Access Act of 2005 S.1081/HR 2356, Preserving Patient Access to Physicians Act of 2005 S.1356, Medicare Value Purchasing Act of 2005
Medicare Value Purchasing Act of 2005
Client: JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY · Firm: JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
Kept Maryland Delegation apprised of concerns associated with the growing Medicare population and the pressures this presents for the healthcare system. Continued to appeal to CMS to adjust the Medicare Sustainable Growth Rate (formula) SGR. Met with HHS staff in the office of the Director for Medicare Services to discuss SGR and opportunities to design demo projects. Monitored the implementation of the Medicare Modernization Act – in particular, the new Part-D benefit. Also monitored: HR 2356/S. 1081”Preserving Patient Access to Physicians Act of 2005” ; S. 1356 “Medicare Value Purchasing ; S. 1002 “The Hospital Fair competition Act of 2005” re. the moratorium on physician-owned specialty hospitals; S. 354/ S. 366/S. 367/ HR 534 medical liability reform proposals; and Proposals related to “pay for performance” initiatives.
Medicare Value Purchasing Act of 2005
Client: JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY · Firm: JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
Medicare Sustainable Growth Rate (formula) SGR. H.R. 2356/S.1081, Preserving Patient Access to Physicians Act of 2005 S.1356, Medicare Value Purchasing Act of 2005 S.1002, The Hospital Fair Competition Act of 2005 - re. the moratorium on physician-owned specialty hospitals S.1932, Deficit Reduction Omnibus Reconciliation Act of 2005 (SGR relief) H.R. 3547/S.1840, Safety Net Inpatient Drug Affordability Act HR 3559, Medicare Durable Medical Equipment Access Act of 2005 S.1081/HR 2356, Preserving Patient Access to Physicians Act of 2005 S.1356, Medicare Value Purchasing Act of 2005
Human Chimera Prohibition Act of 2005
Client: JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY · Firm: JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
H.R. 810/S.471, Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act of 2005 S.658/H.R. 1357, Human Cloning Protection Act of 2005 S.1520, Human Cloning Ban Act of 2005 S.1373, Human Chimera Prohibition Act of 2005 S.470, Fair Access to Clinical Trials (FACT) Act of 2005
Wired for Health Care Quality Act
Client: JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY · Firm: JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
S.1418, Wired for Health Care Quality Act HR 3547, Safety Net Inpatient Drug Affordability Act
Wired for Health Care Quality Act
Client: JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY · Firm: JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
Communicated several issues concerning academic health centers to the Secretary of Health and Human Services and his office including: implementation of HIPAA rules, the development of regional electronic patient record systems, and concerns about physician reimbursement rates, medical liability, patient safety, bioterrorism and facilities and administration support. Worked in cooperation with AAMC and AHA to appeal to CMS to consider adjustments to the Medicare sustainable growth rate formula. Johns Hopkins is part of the Maryland/DC Collaborative for Healthcare Information Technology (formerly Maryland/DC E-Health Initiative) to develop and implement a regional electronic patient record system. Continue to keep all members of the Maryland Delegation apprised of the progress Monitored S. 1418 ‘Wired for Health Care Quality Access” Monitored S. 544 “Patient Safety & Quality Improvement Act of 2005” ,; monitored progress of medical liability reform proposals in the House and Senate; and monitored any Congressional activity that may result from recent court decisions regarding patent infringement claims. Also monitored: HR 869/S. 45 re. removing the statutory limit on physician group practices that treat substance abuse patients Advocated funding and monitored NIH and NSF budgets along with the Association of American Universities (AAU) and Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC)-see budget section. Monitored amendments, which would potentially alter the funding of specific NIH-sponsored research projects that had undergone the established peer review processes. Continue to monitor legislative efforts on patient safety, physician reimbursement rates, quality improvement and medical liability.
Human Cloning Ban Act of 2005
Client: JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY · Firm: JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
H.R. 810/S.471, Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act of 2005 S.658/H.R. 1357, Human Cloning Protection Act of 2005 S.1520, Human Cloning Ban Act of 2005 S.1373, Human Chimera Prohibition Act of 2005 S.470, Fair Access to Clinical Trials (FACT) Act of 2005
Higher Education Amendments of 2005
Client: JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY · Firm: JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
H.R. 609, College Access and Opportunity Act of 2005 S.1932, Deficit Reduction Omnibus Reconciliation Act of 2005 (higher education title) S.1614, Higher Education Amendments of 2005 H.R. 507, College Access and Opportunity Act of 2005 STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) Education
Pension Security and Transparency Act of 2005
Client: JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY · Firm: JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
H.R. 2830, Pension Protection Act of 2005 S.1783, Pension Security and Transparency Act of 2005
Pension Security and Transparency Act of 2005
Client: JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY · Firm: JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
H.R. 2830, Pension Protection Act of 2005 S.1783, Pension Security and Transparency Act of 2005
Safety Net Inpatient Drug Affordability Act
Client: JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY · Firm: JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
Medicare Sustainable Growth Rate (formula) SGR. H.R. 2356/S.1081, Preserving Patient Access to Physicians Act of 2005 S.1356, Medicare Value Purchasing Act of 2005 S.1002, The Hospital Fair Competition Act of 2005 - re. the moratorium on physician-owned specialty hospitals S.1932, Deficit Reduction Omnibus Reconciliation Act of 2005 (SGR relief) H.R. 3547/S.1840, Safety Net Inpatient Drug Affordability Act HR 3559, Medicare Durable Medical Equipment Access Act of 2005 S.1081/HR 2356, Preserving Patient Access to Physicians Act of 2005 S.1356, Medicare Value Purchasing Act of 2005
Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-Cost, Timely Healthcare Act of 2005
Client: JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY · Firm: JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
Kept Maryland Delegation apprised of concerns associated with the growing Medicare population and the pressures this presents for the healthcare system. Continued to appeal to CMS to adjust the Medicare Sustainable Growth Rate (formula) SGR. Met with HHS staff in the office of the Director for Medicare Services to discuss SGR and opportunities to design demo projects. Monitored the implementation of the Medicare Modernization Act – in particular, the new Part-D benefit. Also monitored: HR 2356/S. 1081”Preserving Patient Access to Physicians Act of 2005” ; S. 1356 “Medicare Value Purchasing ; S. 1002 “The Hospital Fair competition Act of 2005” re. the moratorium on physician-owned specialty hospitals; S. 354/ S. 366/S. 367/ HR 534 medical liability reform proposals; and Proposals related to “pay for performance” initiatives.
Healthy Mothers and Healthy Babies Access to Care Act of 2005
Client: JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY · Firm: JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
Kept Maryland Delegation apprised of concerns associated with the growing Medicare population and the pressures this presents for the healthcare system. Continued to appeal to CMS to adjust the Medicare Sustainable Growth Rate (formula) SGR. Met with HHS staff in the office of the Director for Medicare Services to discuss SGR and opportunities to design demo projects. Monitored the implementation of the Medicare Modernization Act – in particular, the new Part-D benefit. Also monitored: HR 2356/S. 1081”Preserving Patient Access to Physicians Act of 2005” ; S. 1356 “Medicare Value Purchasing ; S. 1002 “The Hospital Fair competition Act of 2005” re. the moratorium on physician-owned specialty hospitals; S. 354/ S. 366/S. 367/ HR 534 medical liability reform proposals; and Proposals related to “pay for performance” initiatives.
Pregnancy and Trauma Care Access Protection Act of 2005
Client: JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY · Firm: JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
Kept Maryland Delegation apprised of concerns associated with the growing Medicare population and the pressures this presents for the healthcare system. Continued to appeal to CMS to adjust the Medicare Sustainable Growth Rate (formula) SGR. Met with HHS staff in the office of the Director for Medicare Services to discuss SGR and opportunities to design demo projects. Monitored the implementation of the Medicare Modernization Act – in particular, the new Part-D benefit. Also monitored: HR 2356/S. 1081”Preserving Patient Access to Physicians Act of 2005” ; S. 1356 “Medicare Value Purchasing ; S. 1002 “The Hospital Fair competition Act of 2005” re. the moratorium on physician-owned specialty hospitals; S. 354/ S. 366/S. 367/ HR 534 medical liability reform proposals; and Proposals related to “pay for performance” initiatives.
A bill to amend the Controlled Substances Act to lift the patient limitation on prescribing drug addiction treatments by medical practitioners in group practices, and for other purposes.
Client: JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY · Firm: JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
Communicated several issues concerning academic health centers to the Secretary of Health and Human Services and his office including: implementation of HIPAA rules, the development of regional electronic patient record systems, and concerns about physician reimbursement rates, medical liability, patient safety, bioterrorism and facilities and administration support. Worked in cooperation with AAMC and AHA to appeal to CMS to consider adjustments to the Medicare sustainable growth rate formula. Johns Hopkins is part of the Maryland/DC Collaborative for Healthcare Information Technology (formerly Maryland/DC E-Health Initiative) to develop and implement a regional electronic patient record system. Continue to keep all members of the Maryland Delegation apprised of the progress Monitored S. 1418 ‘Wired for Health Care Quality Access” Monitored S. 544 “Patient Safety & Quality Improvement Act of 2005” ,; monitored progress of medical liability reform proposals in the House and Senate; and monitored any Congressional activity that may result from recent court decisions regarding patent infringement claims. Also monitored: HR 869/S. 45 re. removing the statutory limit on physician group practices that treat substance abuse patients Advocated funding and monitored NIH and NSF budgets along with the Association of American Universities (AAU) and Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC)-see budget section. Monitored amendments, which would potentially alter the funding of specific NIH-sponsored research projects that had undergone the established peer review processes. Continue to monitor legislative efforts on patient safety, physician reimbursement rates, quality improvement and medical liability.
H.R. 810/S.471, Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act of 2005 S.658/H.R. 1357, Human Cloning Protection Act of 2005 S.1520, Human Cloning Ban Act of 2005 S.1373, Human Chimera Prohibition Act of 2005 S.470, Fair Access to Clinical Trials (FACT) Act of 2005
HR 810/S. 471 “The Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act of 2005” communicated with and met in person with House and Senate staff regarding the scientific and ethical implications of both embryonic and adult stem cell research; requested that members of the Maryland delegation co-sponsor the legislation; participated in advocacy activities in conjunction with the Coalition for the Advancement of Medical Research (CAMR), the Association of American Universities (AAU) and Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) towards the passage of the House bill and a strategy for passage in the Senate; Also monitored other stem cell related legislation , including that addressing: human cloning (S. 658/HR 1357) and regulation of so-called chimeras. Also monitored: S. 470 ‘Fair Access to Clinical Trials (FACT) Act of 2005) Responded to inquiries from the Maryland House delegation re. the participation of foster children in federally sponsored HIV/AIDS research protocols. Monitored issues involved with federal effort reporting requirements in conjunction with the Association of American Univiersities (AAU), the Amercian Association of Medical Colleges (AAMC), and the Council on Government Relations (COGR). In conjuction with efforts undertaken by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), prepared and submitted unsolicited comments related to new conflict of interest rules proposed by the Department of Health and Human Services with respect to employees of the National Institutes of Health
Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act of 2005
Client: JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY · Firm: JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
HR 810/S. 471 “The Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act of 2005” communicated with and met in person with House and Senate staff regarding the scientific and ethical implications of both embryonic and adult stem cell research; requested that members of the Maryland delegation co-sponsor the legislation; participated in advocacy activities in conjunction with the Coalition for the Advancement of Medical Research (CAMR), the Association of American Universities (AAU) and Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) towards the passage of the House bill and a strategy for passage in the Senate; Also monitored other stem cell related legislation , including that addressing: human cloning (S. 658/HR 1357) and regulation of so-called chimeras. Also monitored: S. 470 ‘Fair Access to Clinical Trials (FACT) Act of 2005) Responded to inquiries from the Maryland House delegation re. the participation of foster children in federally sponsored HIV/AIDS research protocols. Monitored issues involved with federal effort reporting requirements in conjunction with the Association of American Univiersities (AAU), the Amercian Association of Medical Colleges (AAMC), and the Council on Government Relations (COGR). In conjuction with efforts undertaken by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), prepared and submitted unsolicited comments related to new conflict of interest rules proposed by the Department of Health and Human Services with respect to employees of the National Institutes of Health
Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act of 2005
Client: JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY · Firm: JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
H.R. 810/S.471, Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act of 2005 S.658/H.R. 1357, Human Cloning Protection Act of 2005 S.1520, Human Cloning Ban Act of 2005 S.1373, Human Chimera Prohibition Act of 2005 S.470, Fair Access to Clinical Trials (FACT) Act of 2005
Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act of 2005
Client: JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY · Firm: JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
Communicated several issues concerning academic health centers to the Secretary of Health and Human Services and his office including: implementation of HIPAA rules, the development of regional electronic patient record systems, and concerns about physician reimbursement rates, medical liability, patient safety, bioterrorism and facilities and administration support. Worked in cooperation with AAMC and AHA to appeal to CMS to consider adjustments to the Medicare sustainable growth rate formula. Johns Hopkins is part of the Maryland/DC Collaborative for Healthcare Information Technology (formerly Maryland/DC E-Health Initiative) to develop and implement a regional electronic patient record system. Continue to keep all members of the Maryland Delegation apprised of the progress Monitored S. 1418 ‘Wired for Health Care Quality Access” Monitored S. 544 “Patient Safety & Quality Improvement Act of 2005” ,; monitored progress of medical liability reform proposals in the House and Senate; and monitored any Congressional activity that may result from recent court decisions regarding patent infringement claims. Also monitored: HR 869/S. 45 re. removing the statutory limit on physician group practices that treat substance abuse patients Advocated funding and monitored NIH and NSF budgets along with the Association of American Universities (AAU) and Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC)-see budget section. Monitored amendments, which would potentially alter the funding of specific NIH-sponsored research projects that had undergone the established peer review processes. Continue to monitor legislative efforts on patient safety, physician reimbursement rates, quality improvement and medical liability.
Human Cloning Prohibition Act of 2005
Client: JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY · Firm: JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
HR 810/S. 471 “The Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act of 2005” communicated with and met in person with House and Senate staff regarding the scientific and ethical implications of both embryonic and adult stem cell research; requested that members of the Maryland delegation co-sponsor the legislation; participated in advocacy activities in conjunction with the Coalition for the Advancement of Medical Research (CAMR), the Association of American Universities (AAU) and Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) towards the passage of the House bill and a strategy for passage in the Senate; Also monitored other stem cell related legislation , including that addressing: human cloning (S. 658/HR 1357) and regulation of so-called chimeras. Also monitored: S. 470 ‘Fair Access to Clinical Trials (FACT) Act of 2005) Responded to inquiries from the Maryland House delegation re. the participation of foster children in federally sponsored HIV/AIDS research protocols. Monitored issues involved with federal effort reporting requirements in conjunction with the Association of American Univiersities (AAU), the Amercian Association of Medical Colleges (AAMC), and the Council on Government Relations (COGR). In conjuction with efforts undertaken by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), prepared and submitted unsolicited comments related to new conflict of interest rules proposed by the Department of Health and Human Services with respect to employees of the National Institutes of Health
Human Cloning Prohibition Act of 2005
Client: JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY · Firm: JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
H.R. 810/S.471, Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act of 2005 S.658/H.R. 1357, Human Cloning Protection Act of 2005 S.1520, Human Cloning Ban Act of 2005 S.1373, Human Chimera Prohibition Act of 2005 S.470, Fair Access to Clinical Trials (FACT) Act of 2005
Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2005
Client: JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY · Firm: JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
HR 3010/S (not yet reported), “Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006”: worked on the following items: an increase to the National Institutes of Health budget; amendments to the House-reported bill to eliminate funding of certain NIH grants already approved through the peer review processes; the advocacy effort for increased funding for extramural facilities construction through the National Institutes of Health. Also supported funding request for Critical Event Preparedness and Response (CEPAR), to prepare the healthcare enterprise for potential critical events. Also worked on expanding a variety of student financial assistance programs such as Pell Grant appropriation to the Supplemental Educational Opportunities Grant, increase to Federal Work-Study, increase to the Perkins Loan Program, and increase to the GAANN/Javits fellowships. Supported expansion of the Nursing Reinvestment Act funding health professions appropriations HR 2862 providing funding for Science, State, Justice and Commerce programs/ S. (not yet reported) providing funding for Commerce, Justice and Science programs worked on AAU’s advocacy for an increase in NASA Science, Aeronautics and Exploration activities; for the Office of Earth Science and an increase for the Office of Biological and Physical Research; specifically worked to obtain funding for a Nanobiotechnology Institute (through NASA); also supported through AAU advocacy increasing the NSF budget HR 3058 providing funding for Transportation, Treasury, HUD, Judiciary and the District of Columbia/S. (not yet reported) providing funding for Transportation, Treasury, Judiciary and HUD: Supported funding requests made for East Baltimore Development Inc. HR 4613/S 2559, “Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2005”: worked through the AAU for continued growth in support for DOD Science, with particular emphasis on basic (6.1) as opposed to and applied (6.2) research; specifically addressed the need for a new Center of Excellence in Military Low Vision Research. Monitored: H. Con. Res. 95 the fiscal year 2006 Concurrent Resolution on the Budget with respect to: research funding at NIH, NSF, DOD, CDC and NASA and proposed reconciliation instructions for reductions in student aid and Medicare or Medicaid programs.
Charles "Pete" Conrad Astronomy Awards Act
Client: JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY · Firm: JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
HR 3010/S (not yet reported), “Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006”: worked on the following items: an increase to the National Institutes of Health budget; amendments to the House-reported bill to eliminate funding of certain NIH grants already approved through the peer review processes; the advocacy effort for increased funding for extramural facilities construction through the National Institutes of Health. Also supported funding request for Critical Event Preparedness and Response (CEPAR), to prepare the healthcare enterprise for potential critical events. Also worked on expanding a variety of student financial assistance programs such as Pell Grant appropriation to the Supplemental Educational Opportunities Grant, increase to Federal Work-Study, increase to the Perkins Loan Program, and increase to the GAANN/Javits fellowships. Supported expansion of the Nursing Reinvestment Act funding health professions appropriations HR 2862 providing funding for Science, State, Justice and Commerce programs/ S. (not yet reported) providing funding for Commerce, Justice and Science programs worked on AAU’s advocacy for an increase in NASA Science, Aeronautics and Exploration activities; for the Office of Earth Science and an increase for the Office of Biological and Physical Research; specifically worked to obtain funding for a Nanobiotechnology Institute (through NASA); also supported through AAU advocacy increasing the NSF budget HR 3058 providing funding for Transportation, Treasury, HUD, Judiciary and the District of Columbia/S. (not yet reported) providing funding for Transportation, Treasury, Judiciary and HUD: Supported funding requests made for East Baltimore Development Inc. HR 4613/S 2559, “Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2005”: worked through the AAU for continued growth in support for DOD Science, with particular emphasis on basic (6.1) as opposed to and applied (6.2) research; specifically addressed the need for a new Center of Excellence in Military Low Vision Research. Monitored: H. Con. Res. 95 the fiscal year 2006 Concurrent Resolution on the Budget with respect to: research funding at NIH, NSF, DOD, CDC and NASA and proposed reconciliation instructions for reductions in student aid and Medicare or Medicaid programs.
Digital Media Consumers' Rights Act of 2003
Client: JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY · Firm: JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
Monitored HR 107, the “Digital Media Consumers’ Rights Act of 2003", HR 2344, the “Intellectual Property Protection Restoration Act of 2003.”
Project BioShield Act of 2003
Client: JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY · Firm: JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
Communicated several issues concerning academic health centers to the Secretary of Health and Human Services including: implementation of HIPAA rules and the development of electronic patient record systems, concerns about medical malpractice, bioterrorism and facilities funding. Specifically, Johns Hopkins is part of a Maryland/DC E-Health Initiative to devise a regional electronic patient record system; we are monitoring HR 663 and S 720, both Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Acts that create voluntary systems for tracking medical errors and promise confidentiality to hospitals and doctors; monitoring HR 5, “Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-Cost, Timely Healthcare (HEALTH) Act of 2003,") that sets a cap on medical liability; and monitoring any Congressional activity that may result from recent court decisions regarding patent infringement claims. Advocated for funding and monitored NIH and NSF budgets along with Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC)–see budget section. Monitored S.1504/HR 2122, "Project BioShield Act of 2003," HCR 95,S. 1505 and HSA smallpox vaccination program implementation.
Intellectual Property Protection Restoration Act of 2003
Client: JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY · Firm: JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
Monitored HR 107, the “Digital Media Consumers’ Rights Act of 2003", HR 2344, the “Intellectual Property Protection Restoration Act of 2003.”
Cord Blood Stem Cell Act of 2003
Client: JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY · Firm: JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
Monitored HR 801, the "Cloning Prohibition Act of 2003," S.245, "Human Cloning Prohibition Act of 2003," S. 303, the "Human Cloning Ban and Stem Cell Research Protection Act of 2003," HR 534, the "Human Cloning Prohibition Act of 2003," HR 916, "Human Cloning Research Prohibition Act," and HR 2852, the "Stem Cell Act of 2003." Also, S.415, "Consumer Involvement in Breast Cancer Research Act," and S.314, "Foundation for the National Institutes of Health Improvement Act."
Access to Hospitals Act of 2003
Client: JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY · Firm: JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
Communicated to the Maryland Congressional Delegation Johns Hopkins Medicine’s support of the Senate version of HJR 2, “Consolidated Appropriations Resolution, 2003,” to provide temporary relief for certain Medicare providers; joined AAMC to advocate a re-calculation of the Medicare Economic Index. Advocated for an amendment sponsored by Hutchison and Kennedy to restore Indirect Medical Education (IME) payment to 6.5% level that Medicare paid until last fall as set forth by S. 899, “American Hospital Preservation Act of 2003.” Monitored the Senate and House Medicare prescription drug package and HR 328, “Access to Hospitals Act of 2003.” HR 1, "Medicare Prescription Drug and Modernization Act of 2003," and S.1, "Prescription Drug and Medicare Improvement Act of 2003,":advocated on behalf of the CMS formula for physician payments, regulatory relief in negotiation of inpatient drugs at 340B hospitals, competitive bidding nationwide to achieve more cost savings in home health care, and average wholesale pricing of certain drugs.
Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-cost, Timely Healthcare (HEALTH) Act of 2003
Client: JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY · Firm: JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
Communicated several issues concerning academic health centers to the Secretary of Health and Human Services including: implementation of HIPAA rules and the development of electronic patient record systems, concerns about medical malpractice, bioterrorism and facilities funding. Specifically, Johns Hopkins is part of a Maryland/DC E-Health Initiative to devise a regional electronic patient record system; we are monitoring HR 663 and S 720, both Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Acts that create voluntary systems for tracking medical errors and promise confidentiality to hospitals and doctors; monitoring HR 5, “Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-Cost, Timely Healthcare (HEALTH) Act of 2003,") that sets a cap on medical liability; and monitoring any Congressional activity that may result from recent court decisions regarding patent infringement claims. Advocated for funding and monitored NIH and NSF budgets along with Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC)–see budget section. Monitored S.1504/HR 2122, "Project BioShield Act of 2003," HCR 95,S. 1505 and HSA smallpox vaccination program implementation.
Human Cloning Prohibition Act of 2003
Client: JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY · Firm: JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
Monitored HR 801, the "Cloning Prohibition Act of 2003," S.245, "Human Cloning Prohibition Act of 2003," S. 303, the "Human Cloning Ban and Stem Cell Research Protection Act of 2003," HR 534, the "Human Cloning Prohibition Act of 2003," HR 916, "Human Cloning Research Prohibition Act," and HR 2852, the "Stem Cell Act of 2003." Also, S.415, "Consumer Involvement in Breast Cancer Research Act," and S.314, "Foundation for the National Institutes of Health Improvement Act."
Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act of 2004
Client: JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY · Firm: JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
Communicated several issues concerning academic health centers to the Secretary of Health and Human Services including: implementation of HIPAA rules and the development of electronic patient record systems, concerns about medical malpractice, bioterrorism and facilities funding. Specifically, Johns Hopkins is part of a Maryland/DC E-Health Initiative to devise a regional electronic patient record system; we are monitoring HR 663 and S 720, both Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Acts that create voluntary systems for tracking medical errors and promise confidentiality to hospitals and doctors; monitoring HR 5, “Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-Cost, Timely Healthcare (HEALTH) Act of 2003,") that sets a cap on medical liability; and monitoring any Congressional activity that may result from recent court decisions regarding patent infringement claims. Advocated for funding and monitored NIH and NSF budgets along with Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC)–see budget section. Monitored S.1504/HR 2122, "Project BioShield Act of 2003," HCR 95,S. 1505 and HSA smallpox vaccination program implementation.
Cloning Prohibition Act of 2003
Client: JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY · Firm: JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
Monitored HR 801, the "Cloning Prohibition Act of 2003," S.245, "Human Cloning Prohibition Act of 2003," S. 303, the "Human Cloning Ban and Stem Cell Research Protection Act of 2003," HR 534, the "Human Cloning Prohibition Act of 2003," HR 916, "Human Cloning Research Prohibition Act," and HR 2852, the "Stem Cell Act of 2003." Also, S.415, "Consumer Involvement in Breast Cancer Research Act," and S.314, "Foundation for the National Institutes of Health Improvement Act."
Human Cloning Research Prohibition Act
Client: JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY · Firm: JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
Monitored HR 801, the "Cloning Prohibition Act of 2003," S.245, "Human Cloning Prohibition Act of 2003," S. 303, the "Human Cloning Ban and Stem Cell Research Protection Act of 2003," HR 534, the "Human Cloning Prohibition Act of 2003," HR 916, "Human Cloning Research Prohibition Act," and HR 2852, the "Stem Cell Act of 2003." Also, S.415, "Consumer Involvement in Breast Cancer Research Act," and S.314, "Foundation for the National Institutes of Health Improvement Act."
Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2004
Client: JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY · Firm: JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
HR 2660/S.1356, “Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2004": supported and advocated for passage of the following items: supported the Ad Hoc Group for Medical Research Funding, AAMC and AAU recommendations for an increase of 10 percent to the National Institutes of Health budget; continued to support the advocacy effort of AAU for increased funding for extramural facilities construction through the National Institutes of Health; advocated for a variety of student financial assistance programs such as Pell Grant appropriation to $14 billion, $115 million increase to the Supplemental Educational Opportunities Grant, $157 million increase to Federal Work-Study, $40.6 million increase to the Perkins Loan Program, and increase to the GAANN/Javits fellowships: HR 2861, “Department of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 2004": supported AAU’s advocacy for a $7.7 billion increase in NASA Science, Aeronautics and Exploration activities; $34 million additional for the Office of Earth Science and an increase of $39 million for the Office of Biological and Physical Research; specifically advocated for continued funding for the Solar Probe which provides for the next mission at Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory, Space Department;advocated for an NSF budget of $6.4 billion with particular support for the graduate programs like the Graduate Research Fellowship and support for funding areas to support the Nanotechnology Consortium in Maryland; advocated for continued support from EPA for the Center for Urban Asthma Studies and $250 thousand to conduct a review of the Baltimore region air quality data. HR 2555, “Homeland Security Act, 2004”: urged appropriations for a Science and Technology Directorate and new funding for science and technology as well as university-based research within the Homeland Security area.HR2658/S.1382, "Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2004": advocated for continued growth in support for DOD Science, with particular emphasis on basic (6.1) and applied (6.2) research; opposed the proposed "devolvement" of certain S&T programs and opposed the transfer of the National Security Education Program to DOE.
Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2004
Client: JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY · Firm: JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
HR 2660/S.1356, “Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2004": supported and advocated for passage of the following items: supported the Ad Hoc Group for Medical Research Funding, AAMC and AAU recommendations for an increase of 10 percent to the National Institutes of Health budget; continued to support the advocacy effort of AAU for increased funding for extramural facilities construction through the National Institutes of Health; advocated for a variety of student financial assistance programs such as Pell Grant appropriation to $14 billion, $115 million increase to the Supplemental Educational Opportunities Grant, $157 million increase to Federal Work-Study, $40.6 million increase to the Perkins Loan Program, and increase to the GAANN/Javits fellowships: HR 2861, “Department of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 2004": supported AAU’s advocacy for a $7.7 billion increase in NASA Science, Aeronautics and Exploration activities; $34 million additional for the Office of Earth Science and an increase of $39 million for the Office of Biological and Physical Research; specifically advocated for continued funding for the Solar Probe which provides for the next mission at Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory, Space Department;advocated for an NSF budget of $6.4 billion with particular support for the graduate programs like the Graduate Research Fellowship and support for funding areas to support the Nanotechnology Consortium in Maryland; advocated for continued support from EPA for the Center for Urban Asthma Studies and $250 thousand to conduct a review of the Baltimore region air quality data. HR 2555, “Homeland Security Act, 2004”: urged appropriations for a Science and Technology Directorate and new funding for science and technology as well as university-based research within the Homeland Security area.HR2658/S.1382, "Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2004": advocated for continued growth in support for DOD Science, with particular emphasis on basic (6.1) and applied (6.2) research; opposed the proposed "devolvement" of certain S&T programs and opposed the transfer of the National Security Education Program to DOE.
Project BioShield Act of 2003
Client: JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY · Firm: JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
Communicated several issues concerning academic health centers to the Secretary of Health and Human Services including: implementation of HIPAA rules and the development of electronic patient record systems, concerns about medical malpractice, bioterrorism and facilities funding. Specifically, Johns Hopkins is part of a Maryland/DC E-Health Initiative to devise a regional electronic patient record system; we are monitoring HR 663 and S 720, both Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Acts that create voluntary systems for tracking medical errors and promise confidentiality to hospitals and doctors; monitoring HR 5, “Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-Cost, Timely Healthcare (HEALTH) Act of 2003,") that sets a cap on medical liability; and monitoring any Congressional activity that may result from recent court decisions regarding patent infringement claims. Advocated for funding and monitored NIH and NSF budgets along with Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC)–see budget section. Monitored S.1504/HR 2122, "Project BioShield Act of 2003," HCR 95,S. 1505 and HSA smallpox vaccination program implementation.
American Rail Equity Act of 2003
Client: JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY · Firm: JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
Communicated several issues concerning academic health centers to the Secretary of Health and Human Services including: implementation of HIPAA rules and the development of electronic patient record systems, concerns about medical malpractice, bioterrorism and facilities funding. Specifically, Johns Hopkins is part of a Maryland/DC E-Health Initiative to devise a regional electronic patient record system; we are monitoring HR 663 and S 720, both Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Acts that create voluntary systems for tracking medical errors and promise confidentiality to hospitals and doctors; monitoring HR 5, “Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-Cost, Timely Healthcare (HEALTH) Act of 2003,") that sets a cap on medical liability; and monitoring any Congressional activity that may result from recent court decisions regarding patent infringement claims. Advocated for funding and monitored NIH and NSF budgets along with Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC)–see budget section. Monitored S.1504/HR 2122, "Project BioShield Act of 2003," HCR 95,S. 1505 and HSA smallpox vaccination program implementation.
Human Cloning Prohibition Act of 2003
Client: JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY · Firm: JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
Monitored HR 801, the "Cloning Prohibition Act of 2003," S.245, "Human Cloning Prohibition Act of 2003," S. 303, the "Human Cloning Ban and Stem Cell Research Protection Act of 2003," HR 534, the "Human Cloning Prohibition Act of 2003," HR 916, "Human Cloning Research Prohibition Act," and HR 2852, the "Stem Cell Act of 2003." Also, S.415, "Consumer Involvement in Breast Cancer Research Act," and S.314, "Foundation for the National Institutes of Health Improvement Act."
Human Cloning Ban and Stem Cell Research Protection Act of 2003
Client: JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY · Firm: JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
Monitored HR 801, the "Cloning Prohibition Act of 2003," S.245, "Human Cloning Prohibition Act of 2003," S. 303, the "Human Cloning Ban and Stem Cell Research Protection Act of 2003," HR 534, the "Human Cloning Prohibition Act of 2003," HR 916, "Human Cloning Research Prohibition Act," and HR 2852, the "Stem Cell Act of 2003." Also, S.415, "Consumer Involvement in Breast Cancer Research Act," and S.314, "Foundation for the National Institutes of Health Improvement Act."
Foundation for the National Institutes of Health Improvement Act
Client: JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY · Firm: JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
Monitored HR 801, the "Cloning Prohibition Act of 2003," S.245, "Human Cloning Prohibition Act of 2003," S. 303, the "Human Cloning Ban and Stem Cell Research Protection Act of 2003," HR 534, the "Human Cloning Prohibition Act of 2003," HR 916, "Human Cloning Research Prohibition Act," and HR 2852, the "Stem Cell Act of 2003." Also, S.415, "Consumer Involvement in Breast Cancer Research Act," and S.314, "Foundation for the National Institutes of Health Improvement Act."
Consumer Involvement in Breast Cancer Research Act
Client: JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY · Firm: JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
Monitored HR 801, the "Cloning Prohibition Act of 2003," S.245, "Human Cloning Prohibition Act of 2003," S. 303, the "Human Cloning Ban and Stem Cell Research Protection Act of 2003," HR 534, the "Human Cloning Prohibition Act of 2003," HR 916, "Human Cloning Research Prohibition Act," and HR 2852, the "Stem Cell Act of 2003." Also, S.415, "Consumer Involvement in Breast Cancer Research Act," and S.314, "Foundation for the National Institutes of Health Improvement Act."
Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act of 2003
Client: JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY · Firm: JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
Communicated several issues concerning academic health centers to the Secretary of Health and Human Services including: implementation of HIPAA rules and the development of electronic patient record systems, concerns about medical malpractice, bioterrorism and facilities funding. Specifically, Johns Hopkins is part of a Maryland/DC E-Health Initiative to devise a regional electronic patient record system; we are monitoring HR 663 and S 720, both Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Acts that create voluntary systems for tracking medical errors and promise confidentiality to hospitals and doctors; monitoring HR 5, “Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-Cost, Timely Healthcare (HEALTH) Act of 2003,") that sets a cap on medical liability; and monitoring any Congressional activity that may result from recent court decisions regarding patent infringement claims. Advocated for funding and monitored NIH and NSF budgets along with Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC)–see budget section. Monitored S.1504/HR 2122, "Project BioShield Act of 2003," HCR 95,S. 1505 and HSA smallpox vaccination program implementation.
American Hospital Preservation Act of 2003
Client: JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY · Firm: JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
Communicated to the Maryland Congressional Delegation Johns Hopkins Medicine’s support of the Senate version of HJR 2, “Consolidated Appropriations Resolution, 2003,” to provide temporary relief for certain Medicare providers; joined AAMC to advocate a re-calculation of the Medicare Economic Index. Advocated for an amendment sponsored by Hutchison and Kennedy to restore Indirect Medical Education (IME) payment to 6.5% level that Medicare paid until last fall as set forth by S. 899, “American Hospital Preservation Act of 2003.” Monitored the Senate and House Medicare prescription drug package and HR 328, “Access to Hospitals Act of 2003.” HR 1, "Medicare Prescription Drug and Modernization Act of 2003," and S.1, "Prescription Drug and Medicare Improvement Act of 2003,":advocated on behalf of the CMS formula for physician payments, regulatory relief in negotiation of inpatient drugs at 340B hospitals, competitive bidding nationwide to achieve more cost savings in home health care, and average wholesale pricing of certain drugs.
S.1418, Wired for Health Care Quality Act HR 3547, Safety Net Inpatient Drug Affordability Act
BAA’s (Broad Agency Announcement 05-008) with respect to application for Centers of Excellence for the Study of High Consequence Event Preparedness and Response. Contacted DHS regarding APL’s work for the intelligence community.
H.R. 2830, Pension Protection Act of 2005 S.1783, Pension Security and Transparency Act of 2005
Innovation and Competitiveness issues (science and technology research and education). H.R. 6, Energy Policy Act of 2005 (Office of Science: education programs)
H.R. 3010, Departments of Labor, health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006 H.R. 2862, Science, State, Justice, Commerce, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006 H.R. 3058, Transportation, Treasury, Housing and Urban Development, the Judiciary, the District of Columbia, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006
H.R. 810/S.471, Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act of 2005 S.658/H.R. 1357, Human Cloning Protection Act of 2005 S.1520, Human Cloning Ban Act of 2005 S.1373, Human Chimera Prohibition Act of 2005 S.470, Fair Access to Clinical Trials (FACT) Act of 2005
H.R. 3070/S.1281, National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2005 H.R. 2862, Science, State, Justice, Commerce and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for 2006
Discussions regarding collaboration with U.S. Joint Forces command.
H.R. 3058, Transportation, Treasury, Housing and Urban Development, the Judiciary, the District of Columbia, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006
H.R. 6, Energy Policy Act of 2005 (Office of Science: education programs)
H.R. 2830, Pension Protection Act of 2005 S.1783, Pension Security and Transparency Act of 2005
Continued discussions regarding: the reestablishment of the historical relationship with the American University in Beirut and opportunities for federal funding in support of such efforts; Federal export controls (at Departments of Defense and Commerce) Cuba travel restrictions related to educational institutions
Medicare Sustainable Growth Rate (formula) SGR. H.R. 2356/S.1081, Preserving Patient Access to Physicians Act of 2005 S.1356, Medicare Value Purchasing Act of 2005 S.1002, The Hospital Fair Competition Act of 2005 - re. the moratorium on physician-owned specialty hospitals S.1932, Deficit Reduction Omnibus Reconciliation Act of 2005 (SGR relief) H.R. 3547/S.1840, Safety Net Inpatient Drug Affordability Act HR 3559, Medicare Durable Medical Equipment Access Act of 2005 S.1081/HR 2356, Preserving Patient Access to Physicians Act of 2005 S.1356, Medicare Value Purchasing Act of 2005
Filing targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
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2005 · mid_year · MM
Monitored: The CREATE Act NIH proposal regarding public access to articles resulting from sponsored research Participated in AAU workgroup to develop comments by the university community on H.R. 2795, the “Patent Act of 2005”. Comments were communicated in writing to the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property. A similar statement was sent to the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Intellectual Property.
Continued discussions regarding the reestablishment of the historical relationship with the American University in Beirut and opportunities for federal funding in support of such efforts
HR 810/S. 471 “The Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act of 2005” communicated with and met in person with House and Senate staff regarding the scientific and ethical implications of both embryonic and adult stem cell research; requested that members of the Maryland delegation co-sponsor the legislation; participated in advocacy activities in conjunction with the Coalition for the Advancement of Medical Research (CAMR), the Association of American Universities (AAU) and Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) towards the passage of the House bill and a strategy for passage in the Senate; Also monitored other stem cell related legislation , including that addressing: human cloning (S. 658/HR 1357) and regulation of so-called chimeras. Also monitored: S. 470 ‘Fair Access to Clinical Trials (FACT) Act of 2005) Responded to inquiries from the Maryland House delegation re. the participation of foster children in federally sponsored HIV/AIDS research protocols. Monitored issues involved with federal effort reporting requirements in conjunction with the Association of American Univiersities (AAU), the Amercian Association of Medical Colleges (AAMC), and the Council on Government Relations (COGR). In conjuction with efforts undertaken by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), prepared and submitted unsolicited comments related to new conflict of interest rules proposed by the Department of Health and Human Services with respect to employees of the National Institutes of Health
Monitored BRAC (base-closure) process with respect to affected facilities in the state of Maryland
Kept Maryland Delegation apprised of concerns associated with the growing Medicare population and the pressures this presents for the healthcare system. Continued to appeal to CMS to adjust the Medicare Sustainable Growth Rate (formula) SGR. Met with HHS staff in the office of the Director for Medicare Services to discuss SGR and opportunities to design demo projects. Monitored the implementation of the Medicare Modernization Act – in particular, the new Part-D benefit. Also monitored: HR 2356/S. 1081”Preserving Patient Access to Physicians Act of 2005” ; S. 1356 “Medicare Value Purchasing ; S. 1002 “The Hospital Fair competition Act of 2005” re. the moratorium on physician-owned specialty hospitals; S. 354/ S. 366/S. 367/ HR 534 medical liability reform proposals; and Proposals related to “pay for performance” initiatives.
HR 609 “College Access and Opportunity Act of 2005”, Worked collaboratively the university community positions on the Reauthorization of Higher Education Act. Visited offices of all ten members of the Maryland Delegation. Worked toward increased access to higher education for low-income students by strengthening support for grants and early intervention programs, particularly the Pell Grant program; increase in financial aid support for graduate education through GAANN, Javits and FLAS fellowship and grant programs; increased access to both undergraduate and graduate education by raising student loan borrowing limits. Met with members of the House subcommittee regarding the omission of “experimental site” designations within the reauthorization bill. This program provides for more flexible means of calculating individual student aid packages; reducing the regulatory burden on universities; ensuring accountability of institutions through an accreditation system and provides a decentralized system of higher education accreditation. Worked with other university community members to draft an amendment which was offered and accepted in the full committee to continue “experimental site” designations in HR 609. Communicated with our Maryland Delegation member on the House Committee, asked for support of the amendment offered and adopted to increase student aid for math and science. Monitored proposal from Department of Education to require individual student unit record reporting. Met with Maryland Delegation staff members.
As a member of the AAU NASA working group, monitored NASA authorization (HR 2358) and appropriation bills (HR 2862). Communicated with Maryland Congressional staff to remove “firewall” and increase funding. Also organized meeting with Senate Appropriations staff and representatives of the university community on funding issues. Met with Senate Appropriations staff regarding funding for a Nanobio center and the Hubble telescope. Also worked to ensure the space program meets the decadal survey on Sun-Earth connection recommendations; develop solar radiation prediction models needed for human exploration 2015 and beyond as relates to the Geospace program and Solar Probe.
HR 3058 providing funding for Transportation, Treasury, HUD, Judiciary and the District of Columbia/S. (not yet reported) providing funding for Transportation, Treasury, Judiciary and HUD: Supported funding requests for fiscal year 2006 made for East Baltimore Development Inc., for property acquisition and demolition, economic development and job creation and redevelopment of housing
Communicated several issues concerning academic health centers to the Secretary of Health and Human Services and his office including: implementation of HIPAA rules, the development of regional electronic patient record systems, and concerns about physician reimbursement rates, medical liability, patient safety, bioterrorism and facilities and administration support. Worked in cooperation with AAMC and AHA to appeal to CMS to consider adjustments to the Medicare sustainable growth rate formula. Johns Hopkins is part of the Maryland/DC Collaborative for Healthcare Information Technology (formerly Maryland/DC E-Health Initiative) to develop and implement a regional electronic patient record system. Continue to keep all members of the Maryland Delegation apprised of the progress Monitored S. 1418 ‘Wired for Health Care Quality Access” Monitored S. 544 “Patient Safety & Quality Improvement Act of 2005” ,; monitored progress of medical liability reform proposals in the House and Senate; and monitored any Congressional activity that may result from recent court decisions regarding patent infringement claims. Also monitored: HR 869/S. 45 re. removing the statutory limit on physician group practices that treat substance abuse patients Advocated funding and monitored NIH and NSF budgets along with the Association of American Universities (AAU) and Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC)-see budget section. Monitored amendments, which would potentially alter the funding of specific NIH-sponsored research projects that had undergone the established peer review processes. Continue to monitor legislative efforts on patient safety, physician reimbursement rates, quality improvement and medical liability.
HR 3010/S (not yet reported), “Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006”: worked on the following items: an increase to the National Institutes of Health budget; amendments to the House-reported bill to eliminate funding of certain NIH grants already approved through the peer review processes; the advocacy effort for increased funding for extramural facilities construction through the National Institutes of Health. Also supported funding request for Critical Event Preparedness and Response (CEPAR), to prepare the healthcare enterprise for potential critical events. Also worked on expanding a variety of student financial assistance programs such as Pell Grant appropriation to the Supplemental Educational Opportunities Grant, increase to Federal Work-Study, increase to the Perkins Loan Program, and increase to the GAANN/Javits fellowships. Supported expansion of the Nursing Reinvestment Act funding health professions appropriations HR 2862 providing funding for Science, State, Justice and Commerce programs/ S. (not yet reported) providing funding for Commerce, Justice and Science programs worked on AAU’s advocacy for an increase in NASA Science, Aeronautics and Exploration activities; for the Office of Earth Science and an increase for the Office of Biological and Physical Research; specifically worked to obtain funding for a Nanobiotechnology Institute (through NASA); also supported through AAU advocacy increasing the NSF budget HR 3058 providing funding for Transportation, Treasury, HUD, Judiciary and the District of Columbia/S. (not yet reported) providing funding for Transportation, Treasury, Judiciary and HUD: Supported funding requests made for East Baltimore Development Inc. HR 4613/S 2559, “Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2005”: worked through the AAU for continued growth in support for DOD Science, with particular emphasis on basic (6.1) as opposed to and applied (6.2) research; specifically addressed the need for a new Center of Excellence in Military Low Vision Research. Monitored: H. Con. Res. 95 the fiscal year 2006 Concurrent Resolution on the Budget with respect to: research funding at NIH, NSF, DOD, CDC and NASA and proposed reconciliation instructions for reductions in student aid and Medicare or Medicaid programs.
Monitored House and Senate committee inquiries into the activities of not-for profit entities and the tax-treatment thereof.
Advocated with ACE, AAU, and other interested organizations to improve the current DHS Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS). Outlined several areas of concern to our students and institutions including long delays and insufficient assistance to students and scholars in meeting the SEVIS requirements. Officials at DHS continue to work with us to resolve visa difficulties.
Monitored BAA’s (Broad Agency Announcement) with respect to applications for Centers of Excellence. Educated members of the Maryland Delegation concerning the application submitted by JHU led consortium for the Center outlined in BAA 05-008, the Study of High Consequence Event Preparedness and Response. Solicited letters of support for the JHU proposal which were forwarded to the Department of Homeland Security
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
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2003 · mid_year · MM
Monitored HR 801, the "Cloning Prohibition Act of 2003," S.245, "Human Cloning Prohibition Act of 2003," S. 303, the "Human Cloning Ban and Stem Cell Research Protection Act of 2003," HR 534, the "Human Cloning Prohibition Act of 2003," HR 916, "Human Cloning Research Prohibition Act," and HR 2852, the "Stem Cell Act of 2003." Also, S.415, "Consumer Involvement in Breast Cancer Research Act," and S.314, "Foundation for the National Institutes of Health Improvement Act."
Monitored HR 107, the “Digital Media Consumers’ Rights Act of 2003", HR 2344, the “Intellectual Property Protection Restoration Act of 2003.”
Requested and received support from Senators Sarbanes and Mikulski for a $400 thousand HUD Community Outreach Partnership Center grant proposal from Johns Hopkins University Office of Government, Community and Public Affairs. Supported the City of Baltimore Department of Housing and Community Development’s request for HUD approval of 108 Loan agreement of $18 million. The loan funding will be used by the City for the East Baltimore Development Inc. project located north of Johns Hopkins Hospital. Supported the City of Baltimore Mayor’s office request on behalf of the East Baltimore Development Inc. for $10 million in FY 2004 HUD/VA Appropriations bill for redevelopment activities including large-scale property acquisition and demolition; economic development and job creation as well as re-development of housing anchored by a biotech facility located near Johns Hopkins Hospital. $1 million was provided for this purpose in fiscal year 2003.
Advocated with AAMC, and other interested organizations to reach consensus on eligibility requirements for non-accredited subspecialty fellowship programs under J-1 visa; joined AAU in raising concerns about mandatory interviews of all H-1 visa holders which includes foreign students-concern was time frame and delays on academic year. Requested and received letters of support from Senators Mikulski and Sarbanes for one student and two faculty members who had visa issues or delays.
Communicated several issues concerning academic health centers to the Secretary of Health and Human Services including: implementation of HIPAA rules and the development of electronic patient record systems, concerns about medical malpractice, bioterrorism and facilities funding. Specifically, Johns Hopkins is part of a Maryland/DC E-Health Initiative to devise a regional electronic patient record system; we are monitoring HR 663 and S 720, both Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Acts that create voluntary systems for tracking medical errors and promise confidentiality to hospitals and doctors; monitoring HR 5, “Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-Cost, Timely Healthcare (HEALTH) Act of 2003,") that sets a cap on medical liability; and monitoring any Congressional activity that may result from recent court decisions regarding patent infringement claims. Advocated for funding and monitored NIH and NSF budgets along with Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC)–see budget section. Monitored S.1504/HR 2122, "Project BioShield Act of 2003," HCR 95,S. 1505 and HSA smallpox vaccination program implementation.
Communicated to the Maryland Congressional Delegation Johns Hopkins Medicine’s support of the Senate version of HJR 2, “Consolidated Appropriations Resolution, 2003,” to provide temporary relief for certain Medicare providers; joined AAMC to advocate a re-calculation of the Medicare Economic Index. Advocated for an amendment sponsored by Hutchison and Kennedy to restore Indirect Medical Education (IME) payment to 6.5% level that Medicare paid until last fall as set forth by S. 899, “American Hospital Preservation Act of 2003.” Monitored the Senate and House Medicare prescription drug package and HR 328, “Access to Hospitals Act of 2003.” HR 1, "Medicare Prescription Drug and Modernization Act of 2003," and S.1, "Prescription Drug and Medicare Improvement Act of 2003,":advocated on behalf of the CMS formula for physician payments, regulatory relief in negotiation of inpatient drugs at 340B hospitals, competitive bidding nationwide to achieve more cost savings in home health care, and average wholesale pricing of certain drugs.
HR 2660/S.1356, “Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2004": supported and advocated for passage of the following items: supported the Ad Hoc Group for Medical Research Funding, AAMC and AAU recommendations for an increase of 10 percent to the National Institutes of Health budget; continued to support the advocacy effort of AAU for increased funding for extramural facilities construction through the National Institutes of Health; advocated for a variety of student financial assistance programs such as Pell Grant appropriation to $14 billion, $115 million increase to the Supplemental Educational Opportunities Grant, $157 million increase to Federal Work-Study, $40.6 million increase to the Perkins Loan Program, and increase to the GAANN/Javits fellowships: HR 2861, “Department of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 2004": supported AAU’s advocacy for a $7.7 billion increase in NASA Science, Aeronautics and Exploration activities; $34 million additional for the Office of Earth Science and an increase of $39 million for the Office of Biological and Physical Research; specifically advocated for continued funding for the Solar Probe which provides for the next mission at Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory, Space Department;advocated for an NSF budget of $6.4 billion with particular support for the graduate programs like the Graduate Research Fellowship and support for funding areas to support the Nanotechnology Consortium in Maryland; advocated for continued support from EPA for the Center for Urban Asthma Studies and $250 thousand to conduct a review of the Baltimore region air quality data. HR 2555, “Homeland Security Act, 2004”: urged appropriations for a Science and Technology Directorate and new funding for science and technology as well as university-based research within the Homeland Security area.HR2658/S.1382, "Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2004": advocated for continued growth in support for DOD Science, with particular emphasis on basic (6.1) and applied (6.2) research; opposed the proposed "devolvement" of certain S&T programs and opposed the transfer of the National Security Education Program to DOE.
Worked collaboratively with ACE, NAICU, NASULGC, and AAU to establish the university community positions on the Reauthorization of the Higher Education Act, HR 6. Have advocated for: increased access to higher education for low-income students by strengthening support for grants and early intervention programs, particularly the Pell Grant program; increase in financial aid support for graduate education through GAANN, Javits and FLAS fellowship and grant programs; increased access to both undergraduate and graduate education by raising student loan borrowing limits and providing for a more flexible means of calculating individual student aid packages; reducing the regulatory burden on universities; and ensuring accountability of institutions through an accreditation system and providing a decentralized system of higher education accreditation. Advocated for FY 2004 budget level reflecting the above priorities (See budget).
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE