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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
| Address1 | 9700 W. BRYN MAWR AVENUE |
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| City | ROSEMONT |
State | IL |
Zip Code | 60018-5701 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 1672-24
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6. House ID# 317140000
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| TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2023 |
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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Method A.
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 |
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| Signature | Digitally Signed By: Jeanne Tuerk |
Date | 10/17/2023 1:46:54 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 INS
16. Specific lobbying issues
Support for the Dental and Optometric Care (DOC) Access Act (HR 1385/S 1424), which would prohibit dental and vision plans from capping fees on non-covered services
Support for reintroduction of the Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act, which would require health insurers to cover treatment, including dental, for patients with congenital craniofacial anomalies.
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
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Sandra |
Guenther |
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Jeanne |
Tuerk |
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Karin |
Wittich |
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Srini |
Varadarajan |
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Lauren |
Wright |
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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 EDU
16. Specific lobbying issues
support for the Resident Education Deferred (REDI) Act (HR 1202/S 704), which would allow physicians and dentists to defer their student loans interest free during residency.
Meeting request to the Department of Education to discuss student debt for OMS residents.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Education - Dept of
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 |
Sandra |
Guenther |
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Jeanne |
Tuerk |
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Karin |
Wittich |
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Srini |
Varadarajan |
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Lauren |
Wright |
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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
Comments in support of congressional efforts to explore long-term payment solutions to the Medicare physician payment system.
Support for Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (HR 2474) which would reform the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule by creating annual inflationary updates.
Support for the Strengthening Medicaid Incentives for Licensees Enrolled in Dental (SMILED) Act (HR 1422), which would reduce administrative burdens for dentists who participate in Medicaid.
Comments regarding the Medicaid Managed Care proposed rule and the Medicaid Equal Access Proposed Rule.
Comments on the proposed rule, CMS-2439-P, Medicaid Program; Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Managed Care Access, Finance, and Quality.
Comments on the proposed rule, CMS-2442-P, Medicaid Program; Ensuring Access to Medicaid
Services.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
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 |
Jeanne |
Tuerk |
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Karin |
Wittich |
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Sandy |
Guenther |
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Srini |
Varadarajan |
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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
Support for HR 2584, the Safety from Violence for Healthcare Employees (SAVE) Act, which would create federal legal penalties for individuals who knowingly and intentionally assault or intimidate hospital employees and provide protections for individuals who may be mentally incapacitated due to illness or substance use.
Comments to congressional leaders in support of reauthorizing the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act and comments to House E&C leaders in regarding legislative strategies to address drug shortages.
Support of HR 3843, which would reauthorize the Action for Dental Health program for an additional five years.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE
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 |
Jeanne |
Tuerk |
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Srini |
Varadarajan |
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Karin |
Wittich |
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Sandra |
Guenther |
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Lauren |
Wright |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
Information Update Page - Complete ONLY where registration information has changed.
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22. New General description of client’s business or activities
LOBBYIST UPDATE
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ISSUE UPDATE
24. General lobbying issue that no longer pertains
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AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
25. Add the following affiliated organization(s)
Internet Address:
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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
27. Add the following 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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CONVICTIONS DISCLOSURE
29. Have any of the lobbyists listed on this report been convicted in a Federal or State Court of an offense involving bribery,
extortion, embezzlement, an illegal kickback, tax evasion, fraud, a conflict of interest, making a false statement, perjury, or money laundering?
| Lobbyist Name | Description of Offense(s) |