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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
| Address1 | 1801 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, NW |
Address2 | SUITE 900 |
| City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20006 |
Country | USA |
3. Principal place of business (if different than line 2)
| City | Abbott Park |
State | IL |
Zip Code | 60064 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 66-12
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6. House ID# 300010000
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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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| 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: Jennifer Barblan |
Date | 10/20/2023 5:39:10 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 HCR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Public Law 117-2 The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.
Public Law 116-123 Coronavirus Preparedness & Response Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2020.
Public Law 116-136 CARES (Coronavirus Act, Relief, and Economic Security) Act.
S. 2477/H.R. 1770 Equitable Community Access to Pharmacist Services Act.
S. 2922 Advancing Research for Chronic Pain Act of 2023.
H.R. 2369 Verifying Accurate Leading-edge IVCT Development (VALID) Act of 2021.
H.R. 3723 Medical Device Electronic Labeling Act.
Proposals regarding regulatory policies affected by public health emergencies.
Proposals regarding diagnostic and serologic coronavirus testing.
Proposals related to sterilization of medical devices.
Proposals related to the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR).
Proposals regarding payments across healthcare sites of service.
Proposals related to future pandemic preparedness.
Proposals related to digital health technologies and innovations.
Proposals related to Department of Defense coverage of continuous glucose monitors.
Proposals related to the advancement, testing, and detection of Traumatic Brain Injury.
Proposals related to medical device cybersecurity.
Proposals related to medical device shortages.
Proposals related to PT/INR (Prothrombin Time/International Normalized Ratio) testing.
Proposals related to warm base manufacturing for public health emergencies.
Proposals to advance policies related to effective pain management.
Proposals related to heart failure technology.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), State - Dept of (DOS)
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 |
Thomas |
Evers |
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Austin |
Burnes |
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Seth |
Radus |
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Rosalyn |
Kumar |
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Jennifer |
Barblan |
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Anne |
Devlin |
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D. Nicole |
Foltz |
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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
S. 1000/H.R. 1835 Saving Access to Laboratory Services Act.
Proposals regarding PAMA regulations and changes to modernize and update the Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule.
Proposals related to Medicare coverage of continuous glucose monitors.
Proposals related to diagnostic testing coverage.
Proposals related to medical device reimbursement and coverage.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS)
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 |
Thomas |
Evers |
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Austin |
Burnes |
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Rosalyn |
Kumar |
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Seth |
Radus |
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Jennifer |
Barblan |
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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 TRD
16. Specific lobbying issues
Proposals related to U.S. global health programs and pandemic preparedness.
Proposals to advance global virus surveillance.
Proposals related to preserving critical medical supply chains.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, State - Dept of (DOS), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC)
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 |
Thomas |
Evers |
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Austin |
Burnes |
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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 AGR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Proposals regarding the reauthorization of the Child Nutrition Programs and WIC Program.
Proposals related to the reauthorization of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018.
Proposals related to access to infant formula.
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 |
Thomas |
Evers |
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Austin |
Burnes |
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D. Nicole |
Foltz |
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Seth |
Radus |
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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 VET
16. Specific lobbying issues
Proposals related to VA coverage of continuous glucose monitors.
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 |
Thomas |
Evers |
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Austin |
Burnes |
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Rosalyn |
Kumar |
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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
Public Law 115-97 The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.
Public Law 117-169 Inflation Reduction Act of 2022
Proposals to reform domestic and international tax structures.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Treasury - 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 |
Thomas |
Evers |
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Austin |
Burnes |
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Seth |
Radus |
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D. Nicole |
Foltz |
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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 CSP
16. Specific lobbying issues
Proposals related to data privacy/data collection, usage and retention.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
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 |
Thomas |
Evers |
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Austin |
Burnes |
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Jennifer |
Barblan |
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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 FOO
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 3108 Medical Therapy Nutrition Act of 2021.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
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 |
Thomas |
Evers |
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Austin |
Burnes |
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Anne |
Devlin |
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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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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) |