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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
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Address1 | 555 WEST 57TH STREET |
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City | NEW YORK |
State | NY |
Zip Code | 10019 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 16830-12
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6. House ID# 324950000
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2017 |
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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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: David Rich |
Date | 10/19/2017 11:00:36 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 HCR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Hospital and Medicaid issues related to repeal and replace of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), including opposition to The American Health Care Act (House), the Better Care Reconciliation Act (Senate) (H.R. 1628), the Graham-Cassidy-Heller bill, and the FY 2017 budget resolution (S. Con. Res. 3).
Organ donation issues, including the liver transplant allocation system and in support of new proposed UNOS system.
Discussions with HHS and DHS regarding cybersecurity issues.
Provided comments to SAMHSA regarding its final rule modifying the regulations at 42 CFR Part 2.
Advocate for continuation of ACA CSR subsidy payments.
Support for streamlining HIPAA requirements in a letter to the HHS Office for Civil Rights.
Comments on the FY 2018 IPPS proposed rule (CMS-1677-P) re: electronic health record incentive program modifications.
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), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), White House Office, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), 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 |
Kenneth |
Raske |
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Rich |
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Cooper |
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Susan |
Waltman |
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Elisabeth |
Wynn |
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Lloyd |
Bishop |
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Laura |
Alfredo |
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Karen |
Heller |
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Kathleen |
Shure |
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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
Hospital and Medicaid issues related to repeal and replace of the Affordable Care Act, including opposition to The American Health Care Act (House) and the Better Care Reconciliation Act (Senate) (H.R. 1628) and the FY 2017 budget resolution (S. Con. Res. 3).
Graduate Medical Education (GME) issues (including Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (support) (H.R.2267/S.1301).
Oppose the continuation of Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) cuts.
The Empire State Equity Act (H.R. 2088) - support.
Provide comments to CMS on the Medicare IPPS FY 2018 proposed rule (CMS-1677-P), advocate for a delay of proposed rule section dealing with DSH uncompensated care pool, and comments regarding Medicare quality reporting program proposals.
Hospital and Medicaid issues related to FY 2018 proposed budget resolution, "A New Foundation for American Greatness" -- oppose.
Oppose legislation and regulations that would harm 340B program, including proposal in the 2018 proposed OPPS rule (CMS-1678-P) reducing Medicare reimbursment for certain 340B drugs.
Provided comments to CMS on the 2018 OPPS proposed rule (CMS-1678-P) addressing payments to off-campus hospital outpatient departments.
Support Federal funding for Puerto Rico's Medicaid program and for Medicaid for individuals and families displaced by hurricanes (H.R.2266 - Additional Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief Requirements Act, 2017, H.R.601 - Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 and Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief Requirements Act, 2017.)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, White House Office, Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), 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 |
Kenneth |
Raske |
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David |
Rich |
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Jonathan |
Cooper |
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Karen |
Heller |
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Elisabeth |
Wynn |
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Timothy |
Johnson |
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Kathleen |
Shure |
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Aisling |
Zaccarelli |
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Lee |
Perlman |
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Laura |
Alfredo |
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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 PHA
16. Specific lobbying issues
Preserving access to group purchasing organizations (GPOs) and protecting the GPO safe harbor; educating policymakers on hospital drug shortages and significant drug price increases.
Support drug pricing legislation that would promote competition by fast tracking generic drug applications (H.R. 749/S.297).
Oppose legislation that would harm the 340B drug discount program for safety net hospitals.
Support reforms aimed at creating more competition in the generic drug market, including ending pay for delay (S.124) and prohibiting REMS abuses (S.944/H.R.2214)
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), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
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 |
Kenneth |
Raske |
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Lee |
Perlman |
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Aisling |
Zaccarelli |
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David |
Rich |
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Jonathan |
Cooper |
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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 BUD
16. Specific lobbying issues
Hospital and Medicaid issues related to repeal and replace of the Affordable Care Act, including opposition to The American Health Care Act (House) and Better Care Reconciliation Act (Senate) (budget reconciliation bill, H.R. 1628) and the FY 2017 budget resolution (S. Con. Res. 3).
Oppose funding cuts for the NIH included in President Trumps FY 18 budget proposal (America First: A Budget Blueprint to Make America Great Again).
Hospital and Medicaid issues related to FY 2018 proposed budget resolution, "A New Foundation for American Greatness" -- oppose.
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 |
Kenneth |
Raske |
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Rich |
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Jonathan |
Cooper |
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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
Oppose parts of the Executive Order (Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorists Entry into the United States) with a focus on its impact on residency training and teaching hospitals.
Provided comments regarding the suspension of the H1-B visa Premium Processing program.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
White House Office, Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), 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 |
Kenneth |
Raske |
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David |
Rich |
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Jonathan |
Cooper |
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Laura |
Alfredo |
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Tim |
Johnson |
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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 INS
16. Specific lobbying issues
Support legislation to continue funding for the Child Health Insurance Program.
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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Kenneth |
Raske |
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David |
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Jonathan |
Cooper |
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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
25. Add the following affiliated organization(s)
Internet Address: www.gnyhaventures.com
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GNYHA Ventures, Inc. |
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Acurity, Inc. (f/k/a GNYHA Services, Inc.) |
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GNYHA Management Corporation |
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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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