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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
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Address1 | 2200 RESEARCH BOULEVARD |
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City | ROCKVILLE |
State | MD |
Zip Code | 20850 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 3515-12
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6. House ID# 311420000
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2015 |
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: Ingrida Lusis |
Date | 7/30/2015 10:38:35 AM |
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 EDU
16. Specific lobbying issues
Various issues related to the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) and its implementation including H.R. 5, the Student Success Act and draft Senate ESEA reauthorization language.
Various issues related to federal literacy programs.
Various issues related to the Higher Education Act and its implementation, specifically regarding student loans, loan forgiveness and state authorization.
H.R. 551, IDEA Full Funding Act, which would amend part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act to provide full Federal funding of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
Various issues at the Department of Justice related to testing accommodations for students with communication disorders.
Issues related to funding of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and sequestration.
Various issues related to implementation of IDEA Part B, including qualified providers, personnel evaluation systems, state assessments and paperwork reduction.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Education - Dept of, Justice - Dept of (DOJ)
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 |
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Clarke |
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Ingrida |
Lusis |
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Snyder |
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Carolin |
Goncalves Jones |
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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. 775/S.539, the Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Services Act of 2015, as related to the Medicare Part B cap on outpatient therapy services.
H.R. 2, the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 and draft Senate legislation, as related to repealing the Medicare Part B cap on outpatient therapy services.
H.R. 1116, the Medicare Audiology Services Enhancement Act of 2015, as related to comprehensive Medicare coverage of audiology services.
Various issues related to SGR reform proposals.
Various issues related to CMS actions surrounding Medicare physician supervision requirements.
Various issues related to CMS actions surrounding the therapy cap and the institution of a manual medical review process for therapy services.
Various issues related to CMS actions surrounding Medicare coverage of intraoperative monitoring services.
Various issues related to CMS actions surrounding Medicare coverage of Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies.
Various issues related to CMS actions surrounding audits of medical records and claims for Part A and Part B services.
Various issues related to the Physician Quality Reporting System for audiology and speech-language pathology participation.
Various issues related to the Value-Based Payment Modifier for audiology and speech-language pathology participation.
Various issues related to the implementation of the IMPACT Act.
Various issues related to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS), as related to fees for audiology and speech-language pathology services.
Various issues related to prospective payment systems (PPS), including the Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) and PPS for post-acute care settings.
Various issues related to preservation of Medicaid funding.
Various issues regarding CMMI demonstration projects/episodic payment models.
Various issues related to CMS actions surrounding accountable care organizations.
Various issues related to CMS actions surrounding the federally-facilitated marketplace.
Various issues related to CMS actions surrounding Medicare Advantage as related to audiology and speech-language pathology.
H.R. 628, the Steve Gleason Act of 2015 and other various issues related to ensuring access to speech-generating devices (SGDs) needed to supplement or replace speech or writing for individuals with severe speech impairments
Various issues related to telehealth with regards to allowing audiologists and speech-language pathologists to be reimbursed by Medicare for providing telehealth services.
Various issues related to the provision and payment for Part A therapy.
Various issues related to the reimbursement under the Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS).
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC)
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 |
Ingrida |
Lusis |
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George |
Lyons |
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Tim |
Nanof |
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Samuel |
Hewitt |
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Lisa |
Satterfield |
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Daneen |
Grooms |
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Caroline |
Goncalves Jones |
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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
S. 315, Hearing Aid Assistance Tax Credit Act 2015, as related to approval of a tax credit for the purchase of hearing aids.
H.R. 353, to amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the qualifications of hearing aid specialists of the Veterans Health Administration of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes as related to hearing aid specialists independently providing hearing aid evaluations, fittings and orientation, verification and clinical outcomes measurements, and customary after care services.
H.R. 1344, the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act of 2015, to amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize a program for early detection, diagnosis, and treatment regarding deaf and hard-of-hearing newborns, infants, and young children.
Various issues related to the Congressional Hearing Health Caucus regarding advising on issues and legislation concerning hearing health.
Various issues at the Federal Communications Commission related to speech and communications.
Various issues related to the Food and Drug Administrations draft guidance on Personal Sound Amplification Products (PSAPs).
Various issues related to section 2706(A) of the Public Health Service Act regarding nondiscrimination legislation.
Various issues related to DOL actions surrounding employer sponsored wrap-around coverage to eligible employees.
Various issues related to DOL and HHS actions surrounding the Summary of Benefits and Coverage and Uniform Glossary document used by qualified health plans.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), Labor - Dept of (DOL)
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 |
Ingrida |
Lusis |
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Catherine |
Clarke |
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Samuel |
Hewitt |
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George |
Lyons |
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Daneen |
Grooms |
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Caroline |
Goncalves Jones |
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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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LOBBYIST UPDATE
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ISSUE UPDATE
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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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