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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 1225 I Street NW |
Address2 | Suite 600 |
City | Washington |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20005 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 12573-1004758
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6. House ID# 318050128
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2009 |
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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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: Thomas J. Downey, Chairman |
Date | 10/19/2009 |
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
All legislative and executive actions concerning healthcare reform, including provisions related to medication therapy management (MTM), average manufacturer's price (AMP), durable medical equipment (DME), and pharmacy dispensing fees.
S 956 - A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to exempt unsanctioned State-licensed retail pharmacies from the surety bond requirement under the Medicare Program for suppliers of durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS)
HR 1970 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to exempt unsanctioned State-licensed retail pharmacies from the surety bond requirement under the Medicare Program for suppliers of durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS).
S 511 - A bill to amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for an exemption of pharmacies and pharmacists from certain Medicare accreditation requirements in the same manner as such exemption applies to certain professionals.
HR 616 - To amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for an exemption of pharmacies and pharmacists from certain Medicare accreditation requirements in the same manner as such exemption applies to certain professionals.
HR 3108 - To amend part D of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to promote medication therapy management under the Medicare part D prescription drug program.
HR 3200 -America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009 - Title IV Quality, Subtitle E Financing, Sec. 1741 Payments to Pharmacists, (a) Pharmacy Reimbursement Limits; Title II Workforce, Subtitle D Adapting Workforce to Evolving Health System Needs, Part 2 Interdisciplinary Training Programs, Sec. 2252 Innovations In Interdisciplinary Care Training, (b) Training Programs; Title III Promoting Primary Care, Mental Health Services, and Coordinated Care, Sec. 1302 Medical Home Pilot Program, (d) Community-Based Medical Home Model; Title I Improving Health Care Value, Subtitle B Provisions Related to Part B, Part 3 Other Provisions, Sec. 1148. Durable Medical Equipment Program Improvements
Americas Healthy Future Act of 2009 - Title I Health Care Coverage, Subtitle G Role of Public Programs, Part V - Medicaid Prescription Drug Coverage, Changes to Medicaid Payment for Prescription Drugs; Title III Improving the Quality and Efficiency of Health Care, Part III Encouraging Development of the New Patient Care Models, CMS Innovation Center; Title III Improving the Quality and Efficiency of Health Care, Subtitle D Improving Payment Accuracy, Durable Medical Equipment
S 1679 -Affordable Health Choices Act - Title II Improving the Quality and Efficiency of Health Care, Subtitle A National Strategy to Improve Health Care Quality, Sec. 213 Grants to Implement Medication Management Services in Treatment of Chronic Diseases; Title II - Improving the Quality and Efficiency of Health Care, Subtitle B Health Care Quality Improvements, Sec. 212 Grants to Establish Community Health Teams to Support the Patient-Centered Medical Home
HR 3293 - Department of Health and Human Services Appropriations Act of 2010 - proposed inclusion of provisions relating to Durable Medical Equipment
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 |
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Downey |
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Member of Congress, 1974-1992 |
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McGrath |
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Member of Congress, 1980-1992 |
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Molly |
Hartman O-Connell |
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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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LOBBYIST UPDATE
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ISSUE UPDATE
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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
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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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2 | 4 | 6 |