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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | c/o Brian T. Hildreth |
Address2 | 455 Capitol Mall, Suite 600 |
City | Sacramento |
State | CA |
Zip Code | 95814 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 40006052-12
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6. House ID# 397410000
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2022 |
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 |
INCOME OR EXPENSES - YOU MUST complete either Line 12 or Line 13 | |||||||||
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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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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: Brian Hildreth |
Date | 1/19/2023 6:05:23 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 MMM
16. Specific lobbying issues
HR 3173/S 3018: Seniors Timely Access to Care Act : Medicare Advantage Prior Authorization Reform.
HR 8800 Supporting Medicare Providers Act of 2022: Stops the 2023 Medicare Fee Schedule Payment cuts of 4.42%.
RFI (Bera, Bucshon) on Medicare Payment Reform.
HR 7995: The GOLD CARD Act of 2022: Medicare Advantage Prior Authorization Reform.
HR 4587 Value in Health Care Act to Improve the Medicare APM Programs and extend the APM/ACO 5% incentive payments.
S 150: Ensuring Parity in Medicare Advantage for Audio-only Telehealth Act.
CMS-0057-P; RIN 0938-AU87: Advancing Interoperability and Improving Prior Authorization Processes for Medicare Advantage Organizations, Medicaid Managed Care Plans.
State Medicaid Agencies, Childrens Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Agencies, and CHIP Managed Care Entities, Issuers.
CMS 9899-P; RIN 0938-AU97: Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters (NBPP) for 2024.
CMS File Code 1770-P; Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2023 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part B Payment Policies.
Medicare Shared Savings Program Requirements.
Covid-19 Provider Relief Fund Distribution and Reporting Requirements.
No Surprise Act Final Rule: HHS 45 CFR Part 149; CMS-9909-F and CMS 9908-F; RIN 0938-AU62 and RIN 0938-AU63. Requirements Related to Surprise Billing.
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)
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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Congressman Wayne Owens (UT) 1987-1989; Congresswoman Jolene Unsoeld (WA) 1989-1991. |
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
HR 4040: Advancing Telehealth Beyond COVID-19 Act.
No Surprises Act Final Regulations and Implementation Issues with the Independent Dispute Resolution Process.
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 |
Elizabeth |
McNeil |
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Congressman Wayne Owens (UT) 1987-1989; Congresswoman Jolene Unsoeld (WA) 1989-1991. |
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
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Regulations: Docket ID ED-2021-OPE-0077: Student Assistance General Provisions, Federal Perkins Loan Program, Federal Family Ed Loan Program, and William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program; Negotiated Rulemaking for Title IV Regulations: Higher Education Act.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
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 |
Elizabeth |
McNeil |
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Congressman Wayne Owens (UT) 1987-1989; Congresswoman Jolene Unsoeld (WA) 1989-1991. |
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 BUD
16. Specific lobbying issues
HR 2617: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023.
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 |
Elizabeth |
McNeil |
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Congressman Wayne Owens (UT) 1987-1989; Congresswoman Jolene Unsoeld (WA) 1989-1991. |
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)
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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) |