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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
| Address1 | 1015 15th Street NW |
Address2 | Suite 950 |
| City | Washington |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20005 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 73794-12
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6. House ID# 366350000
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| TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2012 |
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 | |
11. No Lobbying Issue Activity |
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| 12. Lobbying | 13. Organizations | ||||||||
| 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: Margaret A. Murray, CEO of ACAP |
Date | 07/19/2012 |
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
Support for legislative solution to address "churning" in Medicaid eligibility and to improve quality measurement in Medicaid; Changes in Medicare/Medicaid program as part of entitlement reform and deficit reduction efforts; Promoting expansion of the use of Medicaid managed care for dually eligible populations; Opposition to significant budget cuts in Medicaid; Consideration of coordinated care alterantives for dual eligibles;
Legislation Establishing Medical Loss Ratios for Medicaid Managed Care Plans; Enhanced state flexibility in managing Medicaid programs; Opposition to Medicaid block grants to states; Modification of payment systems for Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans; Promoting counter-cyclical federal financing of Medicaid in economic downturns; Medicaid Health Plans serving as qualified Health plans in the Exchange; Reauthorization of the Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans program; Promoted Support of HR 669- The Ensuring Continuous Medicaid Coverage for Children Act of 2011 and HR 671- The Ensuring Continuous Coverage under SCHIP Act of 2011; Health Homes; actuarial soundess; Consulted with members of congress concerning per capita cap bill in Medicaid program; EQR Standards; Provided advice on Medicaid eligibility for newborns; PCP Payment Increase; Promoted Safety Net Health Plan Loan Guarantee; Risk Adjustment; Provided recommendations on Waste, Fraud, Abuse issues for Medicare and Medicaid; Consulted concerning integrated care options for dual eligibles.
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), Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), White House Office, Administration on Aging
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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Murray |
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Jennifer |
Babcock |
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Mary |
Kennedy |
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Kathryn |
Kuhmerker |
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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 the Affordable Care Act and implementation related to safety net health plans; Safety net plan participation in health insurance exchanges; Promoting the issuance of timely regulations regarding the implementation of Basic Health Program; issues related to Excise Tax; Solicited Guidance and made recommendations with respect to Supreme Court Decision on the ACA.
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), Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), Treasury - Dept of, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), White House Office, Office of Management & Budget (OMB)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Murray |
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Babcock |
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Kennedy |
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Kathryn |
Kuhmerker |
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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
23. Name of each previously reported individual who is no longer expected to act as a lobbyist for the client
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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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