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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 1305 Corporate Center Drive |
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City | Eagan |
State | MN |
Zip Code | 55121 |
Country | USA |
3. Principal place of business (if different than line 2)
City | Eagan |
State | MN |
Zip Code | 55121 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 400339576-12
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6. House ID# 403630000
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2018 |
Q1 (1/1 - 3/31) | Q2 (4/1 - 6/30) | Q3 (7/1 - 9/30) | Q4 (10/1 - 12/31) |
9. Check if this filing amends a previously filed version of this report
10. Check if this is a Termination Report | Termination Date |
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11. No Lobbying Issue Activity |
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INCOME relating to lobbying activities for this reporting period was: | EXPENSE relating to lobbying activities for this reporting period were: | ||||||||
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Provide a good faith estimate, rounded to the nearest $10,000, of all lobbying related income for the client (including all payments to the registrant by any other entity for lobbying activities on behalf of the client). | 14. REPORTING Check box to indicate expense accounting method. See instructions for description of options. | ||||||||
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Reporting amounts using LDA definitions only
Method B. Reporting amounts under section 6033(b)(8) of the Internal Revenue Code Method C. Reporting amounts under section 162(e) of the Internal Revenue Code |
Signature | Digitally Signed By: David Root |
Date | 7/18/2018 12:20:40 PM |
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code PHA
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R.1939/S.1044: Ensuring Seniors Access to Local Pharmacies Act of 2017 (any willing pharmacy bill)--Provisions limiting payers' ability to selectively contract. S.2460/H.R.3528: Every Prescription Conveyed Securely Act--provisions requiring electronic prescribing of controlled substances in Medicare Part D; provisions added through amendment to H.R. 6 that limit who can use analgesic prescribing guidelines. S.2554: "Patient Right to Know Drug Prices Act,"--provisions to prohibit the use of gag clauses or require that beneficiaries be charged lower prices. H.R.5343: "Prescription Transparency Act of 2018,"-- provisions to prohibit the use of gag clauses or require that beneficiaries be charged lower prices. H.R.5958: The Phair Pricing Act of 2018, provisions related to the use of quality provisions and provisions to prohibit the use of gag clauses or require that beneficiaries be charged lower prices. H.R.6144: Know the Lowest Price Act -provisions to prohibit the use of gag clauses or require that beneficiaries be charged lower prices. Request for Information: HHS Blueprint to Lower Drug Prices and Reduce Out-of-Pocket Costs, provisions affecting market competition for prescription drugs and the drug supply chain. H.R.5675: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require prescription drug plan sponsors under the Medicare program to establish drug management programs for at-risk beneficiaries; provisions mandating a Medicare lock-in program for Medicare beneficiaries at risk for opioid abuse.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Julie |
Cantor-Weinberg |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code HCR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Legislation to address abuses of the REMS program to allow generic drugs to come to market faster. H.R.2212/S.974: CREATES Act--provisions related to removing barriers to generic competition. H.R.1939/S.1044: Ensuring Seniors Access to Local Pharmacies Act of 2017 (any willing pharmacy bill)--provisions limiting payers' ability to selectively contract. H.R.1316: The Prescription Drug Price Transparency Act--issues related to ensuring the continuity of MAC pricing. S.2460/H.R.3528: Every Prescription Conveyed Securely Act--provisions requiring electronic prescribing of controlled substances in Medicare Part D; provisions added through amendment to H.R. 6 that limit who can use analgesic prescribing guidelines. S.2554: "Patient Right to Know Drug Prices Act,"--provisions to prohibit the use of gag clauses or require that beneficiaries be charged lower prices. H.R.5343: "Prescription Transparency Act of 2018,"-- provisions to prohibit the use of gag clauses or require that beneficiaries be charged lower prices. H.R.5958: The Phair Pricing Act of 2018, provisions related to the use of quality provisions and provisions to prohibit the use of gag clauses or require that beneficiaries be charged lower prices. H.R.6144: Know the Lowest Price Act -provisions to prohibit the use of gag clauses or require that beneficiaries be charged lower prices. Request for Information: HHS Blueprint to Lower Drug Prices and Reduce Out-of-Pocket Costs, provisions affecting market competition for prescription drugs and the drug supply chain. H.R.5675: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require prescription drug plan sponsors under the Medicare program to establish drug management programs for at-risk beneficiaries Provisions mandating a Medicare lock-in program for Medicare beneficiaries at risk for opioid abuse.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Julie |
Cantor-Weinberg |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code MMM
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R.413/H.R.1038: Improving Transparency and Accuracy in Medicare Part D Spending Act--provisions restricting payer quality payment programs in Medicare Part D. S.771/H.R.1776: Improving Access to Affordable Prescription Drugs Act--issues related to ensuring a competitive marketplace for prescription drugs. H.R.1939/S.1044, Ensuring Seniors Access to Local Pharmacies Act of 2017 (any willing pharmacy bill)--provisions limiting payers' ability to selectively contract. H.R.1316: The Prescription Drug Price Transparency Act--issues related to ensuring the continuity of MAC pricing. S.2460/H.R.3528: Every Prescription Conveyed Securely Act--provisions requiring electronic prescribing of controlled substances in Medicare Part D; provisions added through amendment to H.R. 6 that limit who can use analgesic prescribing guidelines. Medicare Program; Contract Year 2019 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage, Medicare Cost Plan, Medicare Fee-for-Service, the Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Programs, and the PACE Program Proposed Rule & Request for Information --Provisions on Part D. H.R.5343: "Prescription Transparency Act of 2018,"-- provisions to prohibit the use of gag clauses or require that beneficiaries be charged lower prices. S.2553: "Know the Lowest Price Act," --"-- provisions to prohibit the use of gag clauses or require that beneficiaries be charged lower prices. H.R.5958: The Phair Pricing Act of 2018, provisions related to the use of quality provisions and provisions to prohibit the use of gag clauses or require that beneficiaries be charged lower prices. H.R.6144: Know the Lowest Price Act -provisions to prohibit the use of gag clauses or require that beneficiaries be charged lower prices. Request for Information: HHS Blueprint to Lower Drug Prices and Reduce Out-of-Pocket Costs, provisions affecting market competition for prescription drugs and the drug supply chain. H.R.5675: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require prescription drug plan sponsors under the Medicare program to establish drug management programs for at-risk beneficiaries Provisions mandating a Medicare lock-in program for Medicare beneficiaries at risk for opioid abuse. CMS Proposed and Final Policy Changes and Updates for Medicare Advantage and the Prescription Drug Benefit Program for Contract Year 2019 (CMS-4182-P), provisions in a Request for Information related to rebates at the point-of-sale and pharmacist direct and indirect renumeration.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Julie |
Cantor-Weinberg |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code ALC
16. Specific lobbying issues
S.778: Prescription Drug Monitoring Act - issues related to dispensers access to PDMPs across state lines. S.2460/H.R.3528: Every Prescription Conveyed Securely Act - provisions requiring electronic prescribing of controlled substances in Medicare Part D; provisions added through amendment to H.R. 6 that limit who can use analgesic prescribing guidelines.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Julie |
Cantor-Weinberg |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
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AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
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26. Name of each previously reported organization that is no longer affiliated with the registrant or client
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FOREIGN ENTITIES
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28. Name of each previously reported foreign entity that no longer owns, or controls, or is affiliated with the registrant, client or affiliated organization
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