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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
| Address1 | 1001 Boardwalk Springs Place |
Address2 | Suite 250 |
| City | O'Fallon |
State | MO |
Zip Code | 63368 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 401105422-12
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6. House ID# 445640001
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| TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2021 |
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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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: Sohini Gupta |
Date | 7/29/2021 10:47:59 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
Discussions regarding solutions to address balance billing and to preserve access to emergency air ambulance services, particularly in rural areas; Issues regarding implementation of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (Public Law 116-260), including the No Surprises Act (H.R. 3630 in the 116th Congress); Support for air ambulance cost and claims data reporting program; Issues regarding implementation of the CARES Act (Public Law 116-136) and the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act (Public Law 116-139); Issues related to emergency response staffing; Discussions regarding the introduction and support for the extension of Medicare add-on payments for ground ambulance services; Issues related to H.R. 2454/S. 2037 - Protecting Access to Ground Ambulance Medical Services Act of 2021; Issues related to emergency first responder COVID-19 relief; Issues related to treatment in place language for ground ambulance Medicare reimbursement; Issues related to the complexity of obtaining additional payor support to the ET3 program implemented by the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation for ground ambulance services.
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 |
Andres |
Dhokai |
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Sohini |
Gupta |
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Legislative Assistant, Sen. Evan Bayh (1999-2002); Counsel, Sen. Evan Bayh (2002-2004) |
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Debora |
Gault |
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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
Issues regarding the Air Ambulance and Patient Billing Advisory Committee; Issues related to Medicare reimbursement for emergency air ambulance services; Issues regarding Medicare reimbursement for ground ambulance services and coverage for treatment without transport; Issues regarding CMS report on air ambulance costs; Issues regarding implementation of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (Public Law 116-260), including the No Surprises Act (H.R. 3630 in the 116th Congress) specifically related to the formation and scope of authority of the advisory committee for ground ambulance services; Issues related to the upcoming requirement for cost reporting by ground ambulance services.
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 |
Andres |
Dhokai |
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Sohini |
Gupta |
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Legislative Assistant, Sen. Evan Bayh (1999-2002); Counsel, Sen. Evan Bayh (2002-2004) |
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Debora |
Gault |
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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 TRA
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues regarding the Air Ambulance and Patient Billing Advisory Committee; Medicare cost reporting for air, emergency response staffing issues, and advocacy in support of ensuring access to emergency air and ground ambulance services.
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 |
Andres |
Dhokai |
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Sohini |
Gupta |
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Legislative Assistant, Sen. Evan Bayh (1999-2002); Counsel, Sen. Evan Bayh (2002-2004) |
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
Issues related to delayed payments and inappropriate denials for ground ambulance services provided to veterans; Issues related to the complexity of the VA claims processing system and specific claims payment problems related to inaccurate application of VA regulations and requirements; Issues related to H.R. 2454/S. 2037 - Protecting Access to Ground Ambulance Medical Services of 2021.
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 |
Debora |
Gault |
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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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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)
Internet Address:
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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) |