RED+BLUE STRATEGIES for EXPRESS SCRIPTS INC.
What was lobbied
3 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Health Issues HCR
Implementation of the Health Reform Law with a focus on regulations related to the medical loss ratio (MLR), Accountable Care Organizations, Transparency, E-prescribing, Health Information Technology, and Essential Health Benefits. P.L. 112-25-Budget Control Act of 2011 Monitoring potential health-related offsets that could be included in related negotiations. Issues related to pathways for biogenerics in both domestic and international arenas. Proposed OPM-focused policies in the Administration's 2012 Budget related to the utilization of Pharmacy Benefit Managers.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MEGAN HAUCK MARSHALL | — |
| MELANIE JAN NATHANSON | — |
Medicare/Medicaid MMM
H.R. 3630 (S. Amdt 1465) Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Continuation Act of 2011 - Tracking Medicare offsets Monitoring ongoing Medicare and Medicaid regulations and guidance related to prescription medications, PBMs and related entities. Monitoring potential health-related offsets being considered as part of the deficit reduction package related to Medicare Part D and Medicaid pharmacy benefits.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MEGAN HAUCK MARSHALL | — |
| MELANIE JAN NATHANSON | — |
Pharmacy PHA
H.R. 1946 - Preserving Our Hometown Independent Pharmacies Act of 2011, which creates and antitrust exemption for certain pharmacies. Rules, regulations and guidance specific to prescription drug pricing, generic utilization and specialty pharmacy.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MEGAN HAUCK MARSHALL | — |
| MELANIE JAN NATHANSON | — |
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