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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
| Address1 | 1875 EYE STREET, NW, #1000 |
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| City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20006 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 8497-12
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6. House ID# 320220000
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| TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2020 |
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
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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 |
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| Signature | Digitally Signed By: Catherine Hurley |
Date | 4/20/2020 11:22:04 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 MMM
16. Specific lobbying issues
Urged the House to support the H.R. 826, Expressing disapproval of the Trump administrations harmful actions towards Medicaid. This resolution seeks to reverse the recent guidance from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) titled Healthy Adult Opportunity, which would essentially cap or block grant funding for certain populations.
CMS-2393-P Medicaid Program; Medicaid Fiscal Accountability Regulation; Proposed Rule (84 Federal Register 63722, November 18, 2019) - Urged CMS not to finalize the proposed MFAR. The proposed rule could force states to reduce the size of their Medicaid programs by covering fewer beneficiaries, restricting health care services or reducing provider payment rates.
Urged the House to support H.R. 3, the Lower Drug Costs Act Now of 2019, which includes proposals to lower the costs of prescription drugs through Medicare negotiation authority and also includes new Medicare protections and additional coverage.
Urged the House to support H.R. 4650, the Medicare Dental Act of 2019, which would add a dental benefit to Medicare Part B.
Urged the House to support H.R. 4665, the Medicare Vision Act of 2019, which would a vision benefit to Medicare Part B.
Urged the House to support H.R. 4618, the Medicare Hearing Act of 2019, which would add a hearing benefit to Part B including hearing aids.
2393-P - Request for Extension of Comment Period for Medicaid Program; Medicaid Fiscal Accountability Regulation, 84 Fed. Reg. 63722 (November 18, 2019) - Urged CMS to extend the comment period on the proposed rule for at least 60 days, until March 17, 2020, to ensure that states and other stakeholders have sufficient time to provide CMS with the information it needs to make sound policy decisions.
Territories Health Care Improvement Act (HR 3631) - Urged the Senate to adopt new funding levels for Medicaid in the Territories to address outdated funding mechanisms and matching rates.
Urged the House and Senate to delay FY2020 funding cuts to Medicaid disproportionate share hospitals.
Beneficiary Education Tools, Telehealth, and Extenders Re-authorization Act of 2019 (H.R. 3417) - Supported expanding mental and behavioral health telemedicine services to Medicare beneficiaries.
Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (H.R. 3439) - Supported extending the legislation to provide research on substance use disorders, mental health, and maternal morbidity and mortality.
The HEARTS and Rural Relief Act (H.R. 3429) - Supported extending the rural and critical access hospital moratorium for two years on direct supervision requirements for outpatient therapeutic services.
Empowering Beneficiaries, Ensuring Access, and Strengthening Accountability Act of 2019 (H.R. 3253) - Supported extending Medicaid demonstration programs to improve person-centered health care across the continuum of care.
Maternal Health Quality Improvement Act (H.R. 4995) and Helping Medicaid Offer Maternity Services Act of (H.R. 4996) - Urged the Senate to pass both to help to eliminate preventable pregnancy-related deaths and improve maternal health outcomes.
Reauthorizing and Extending America's Community Health (REACH) Act (H.R. 2328) - Opposed a statutory payment rate. Supported elimination of DSH funding cuts for FY 2020 and 2021. Supported permanent Medicaid funding in the United States territories. Supported demonstrations for Medicare beneficiaries that promote enrollment, education, and outreach.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), U.S. SENATE
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Kathy |
Curran |
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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
Improve Childrens Access to Care: Increase Funding for the Childrens Hospitals Graduate Medical Education (CHGME) Program - Requested Congress support for childrens health and provide $465 million in funding for CHGME for FY 2021.
Urged the House to support H.R. 3398, the Pathways to Health Careers Act of 2019, which includes legislation that extends the current Health Profession Opportunity Grant (HPOG) demonstration grants and aims to increase the pipeline of the health care workforce, including in rural areas and the territories.
No Surprises Act (H.R. 3630) - Opposed the establishment of a statutory payment rate.
Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (H.R. 647, S.2080) - Urged Congress to support palliative care education for medical providers and reduce barriers to care for patients with serious or life-threatening illnesses.
Protecting Americans with Pre-existing Conditions Act (H.R. 986) - Supported affordable health care coverage and consumer protections for patients with pre-existing conditions.
Health Care Affordability Act of 2019 (H.R. 1868) - Supported reducing insurance premiums and out-of-pocket costs in the insurance marketplace for low-income families not eligible for tax credits.
Strengthening Health Care and Lowering Prescription Drug Costs Act (H.R. 987) - Supported lowering prescription drug costs and strengthening the Affordable Care Act exchange market.
Overdose Prevention and Safety Act (H.R. 2062) - Supported the alignment of substance use disorder health records with HIPAA protections.
Supported the 340B outpatient drug pricing program for safety net hospitals.
Lower Health Care Costs Act (S. 1895) - Opposed the proposed bill amendment which would reduce the scope and effectiveness of the 340B outpatient drug pricing program. Supported protection against surprise medical bills. Opposed a statue payment rate.
The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2019 (H.R. 1763, S. 348) - Supported increased physician training in geriatric care and telemedicine to improve patient health care access.
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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Kathy |
Curran |
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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 IMM
16. Specific lobbying issues
Removing Barriers to Care During the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Global Pandemic - Urged DHS and its components to remove barriers to healthcare access so that immigrants may safely comply with government recommendations during this global pandemic health crisis.
The GRACE Act (H.R. 2146, S. 1088) - Opposed setting a limit on refugee admissions.
No Federal Funds for Public Charge Act of 2019 (H.R. 3222) - Supported maintaining the current definition of Public Charge to ensure continued access to Medicaid and other federal assistance programs.
American Dream and Promise Act of 2019 (H.R. 6) - Expressed support for young adults who entered the United States as children to be granted a special immigration status, creating a pathway to citizenship.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS)
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 |
Clay |
O'Dell |
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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 FIR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Bipartisan Background Check Acts of 2019 (H.R. 8, S. 42) - Supported universal background checks for all firearm purchases.
Supported funding in Appropriations legislation for gun research.
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 |
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Swanepoel |
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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 TAX
16. Specific lobbying issues
IRS 990- Request an automatic extension of six months for filing Forms 990, 990-T, and 4720 to any Section 501(c)(3) organization that is required to file Form 990, Schedule H. Hospitals and health systems are on the front lines in responding to and meeting the needs of communities as they confront the COVID-19 pandemic and all resources must be made available to meet the demands of the health and economic emergency they face.
Hospital Tax Exemption - Education on hospital tax exemption requirements and activities.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury - Dept of
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Smith |
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Lucas |
Swanepoel |
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Julie |
Trocchio |
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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 TOB
16. Specific lobbying issues
Urged the House to support H.R. 2339, the Reversing the Youth Tobacco Epidemic Act of 2019. This legislation will address the current youth e-cigarette epidemic that is undermining the progress made in reducing youth tobacco use.
HHS Removal of Mint E-Cigarettes - Supported proposal to clear market of all non-tobacco-flavored e-cigarettes, including mint and menthol flavors.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Julie |
Trocchio |
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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 FIN
16. Specific lobbying issues
File S7-23-19: Procedural Requirements and Resubmission Thresholds Under Exchange Act Rule 14a-8, Proposed Rule - File Number S7-22-19: Amendments to Exemptions from the Proxy Rules for Proxy Voting Advice, Proposed Rule - Opposed the proposed amendments which would undermine the existing shareholder resolution process and the rights of shareholders to engage in that process with corporations on issues that affect long-term value.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Curran |
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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 DIS
16. Specific lobbying issues
Urged the Senate to support the inclusion of S. 1018, the Protecting Jessica Grubbs Legacy Act, in the third copvid-19 supplemental coronavirus response that bill include robust provisions directly supporting hospitals, long-term care and other health care organizations.
Urged the House to work toward bipartisan passage of a coronavirus response bill. This legislation must contain immediate remedies that promote public health and protects the health and economic well-being of individuals, their families and communities.
CARES ACT- Urged Congress to expeditiously work toward bipartisan passage of a third supplemental coronavirus response bill that would include targeted financial and policy measures to hospitals, long-term care facilities and other health care organizations that are on the front lines of the epidemic.
CARES ACT - Urged Congress to include robust provisions directly supporting hospitals, long-term care and other health care organizations in the third supplemental coronavirus bill. More needs to be done to ensure that hospitals and other health care providers receive immediate resources to address this pandemic, expand critical operations and protect health care workers, patients and their communities.
Urged Congress to include emergency assistance funding to help prevent housing instability and homelessness as a result of the outbreak.
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U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Administration
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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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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?
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