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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 1111 NORTH FAIRFAX STREET |
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City | ALEXANDRIA |
State | VA |
Zip Code | 22314 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 3093-12
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6. House ID# 323830000
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2013 |
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: Justin Moore, Vice President of Public Policy, Practice and Professional Affairs |
Date | 10/21/2013 |
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
FY 2013 and FY 2014 Congressional Budget, Provisions Pertaining to Healthcare Funding & Rehabilitation Research Funding
CDC FY 2014 "core programs" funding
FY 2014 Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations
Sequestration
Increased Funding For FY 2014 Appropriations for NIH and report language
Increased Funding for Falls Prevention Programs in CDC
2014 HRSA Appropriation
FY 2013 Continuing Resolution
FY 2014 CDC Budget
Prevention of sequestration for IDEA program
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), Education - Dept of, Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Veterans Affairs - Dept of (VA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB)
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 |
Justin |
Moore |
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Michael |
Matlack |
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Michael |
Hurlbut |
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Mandy |
Frohlich |
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Monica |
Herr |
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Adnan |
Jalil |
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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 EDU
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 1252/S.602 PT Workforce and Patient Access Act
H.R. 702 Access to Frontline Health Care Act (Student Loan Repayment for Physical Therapists)
IDEA Full Funding Act S.108
ESEA Reautorization
Indian Health Service loan Forgiveness
Student Loan Interest Rates
Prevention of cuts to IDEA Personnel Preperation Program
Higher Education Act Reauthorization
Youth Sports COncussion Mangement Legislation
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Education - Dept of, Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), White House Office, 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 |
Justin |
Moore |
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Michael |
Matlack |
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Michael |
Hurlbut |
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Mandy |
Frohlich |
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Monica |
Herr |
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Adnan |
Jalil |
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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
H.R. 351/ S.351 Opposition to IPAB
Minimium Essential Coverage Provisions under the ACA
Implementation/Expansion of CDC Falls Programs
Direct Access under FEHBP
Implementation of Affordable Care Act - provisions pertaining to Essential Health Benefits and Health Insurance Exchanges
AHRQ provisions pertaining to PT
H.R. 1427 Truth in health Care Marketing Act
Ventilator-Associated Conditions
Protecting Student Athletes from Concussions Act
Food and Drug Administration Safety and Innovation Act (FDASIA)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), Agency for Health Care Policy & Research,
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 |
Justin |
Moore |
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Michael |
Matlack |
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Michael |
Hurlbut |
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Heather |
Smith |
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Monica |
Herr |
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Mandy |
Frohlich |
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Adnan |
Jalil |
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Gillian |
Russell |
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Deborah |
Crandall |
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Gayle |
Lee |
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Roshunda |
Drummond-Dye |
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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
H.R. 713/S. 367-Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Services Act (Repeal of Therapy Caps)
Payments to Physical Therapists under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule
Permanent Repeal of/alternatives to the Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) Formula
H.R. 574 Medicare Physician Payment Innovation Act
Opposition of Multiple Procedure Payment Reduction for PT Services
Physician Quality Reporting System
Physician Self-Referral - elimination of PT exception
H.R. 1310 Medicare Patient Empowerment Act
Locum Tenens
Prevention Initiatives for Fraud and Abuse in the Medicare program
Accountable Care Organizations/Patient Centered Medical Homes
Electronic Health Records/ Health Information Technology incentives for Physical Therapists
Development of Alternatives to Medicare Therapy Cap
Medicare Payment Reform
Local Coverage Determinations
NCCI Edits
Protection of programs related to physical therapy in deficit reduction
Medicare Advantage
PCORI National Priority for Research and Research Agenda
Medicare Physician Payment Innovation Act
PFS PPS - Functional Limitation Reporting
Therapy Cap: manual Medical Review
Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule 2013
Sustainable Growth Rate Reform
H.R. 1179/S. 569 Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act
Medicaid Essential Health Benefits
EHR/LTPAC Settings: Transitions of Care
Medicare Part B Inpatient Billing Proposed Rule Comments
Cahaba GBA Draft Nerve Conduction Studies and EMG LCD Comments
2013 EMG Payment Reductions
Medicare Improvement Standards
Bundled Payment Models
USPSTF High Blood Pressure in Adults Comments
Post Acute Care Reform
H.R. 2810: Medicare Patient Access and Quality Improvement Act of 2013
H.R. 2914: Promoting Integrity in Medicare Act of 2013
H.R. 3112: Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Improvement Act of 2013
IPPS FY 2014 Rule
OPPS CY 2014 Rule
Home Health PPS CY 2014 rule
SNF PPS FY 2014 rule
IRF PPP FY 2014 rule
2014 Fee Schedule rule
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), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Small Business Adminstration (SBA), White House Office, Veterans Affairs - Dept of (VA)
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 |
Justin |
Moore |
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Monica |
Herr |
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Michael |
Matlack |
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Roshunda |
Drummond-Dye |
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Gayle |
Lee |
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Michael |
Hurlbut |
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Deborah |
Crandall |
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John |
Barnes |
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Gillian |
Russell |
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Mandy |
Frohlich |
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Heather |
Smith |
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Adnan |
Jalil |
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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
Qualification Standard in the Veterans Admin
Physical Therapy workforce numbers in the Veterans Admin
Continuing education options
GS Scehdule PT payment/PTA payment
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Veterans Affairs - Dept of (VA)
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 |
Mandy |
Frohlich |
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Justin |
Moore |
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Michael |
Hurlbut |
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Adnan |
Jalil |
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Deborah |
Crandall |
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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 SMB
16. Specific lobbying issues
HR713/S367 Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Services Act (Repeal of Medicare Therapy Caps)
Locum Tenens
H.R. 1310- opt out
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 |
Mandy |
Frohlich |
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Monica |
Herr |
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Justin |
Moore |
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Michael |
Hurlbut |
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Adnan |
Jalil |
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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 MED
16. Specific lobbying issues
NIH Rehab Issues
S.1027 A bill to improve, coordinate, and enhance rehabilitation research at NIH
APTA role with NIH
Obesity Research at AHRQ Comments
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), 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 |
Adnan |
Jalil |
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Monica |
Herr |
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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 DEF
16. Specific lobbying issues
Expansion of coverage under Tricare
HR 1705 Rehabilitative Therapy Parity For Military Beneficiaries Act
National Defense Authorization; to increase rank and grade of the Army medical Specialist Corps
Dry Needling
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Defense - Dept of (DOD)
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 |
Michael |
Hurlbut |
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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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AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
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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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