THE AMERICAN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION, INC. (AOTA) for THE AMERICAN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION, INC. (AOTA)
What was lobbied
8 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Welfare WEL
no activity this period
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DANIEL JONES | N/A |
| CHRISTINA A METZLER | N/A |
| TIM P NANOF | N/A |
| FRANKLIN K REEDER | — |
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace LBR
No activity this period
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DANIEL JONES | N/A |
| CHRISTINA A METZLER | N/A |
| TIM P NANOF | N/A |
| FRANKLIN K REEDER | — |
Health Issues HCR
S. 558, Mental Health Parity Act of 2007 - Supported improved coverage and advocated for an expanded role for occupational therapy. S. 845, Safety of Seniors Act of 2007 - Supported passage and highlighted role of occupational therapy in preventing senior falls. HR 2260, Health Care Truth and Transparency Act of 2007 - Opposed legislation as it is an undue burden on non-physician health care providers and does not improve quality or patient safety. S. 358 and HR 493, Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2007 - Support passage to help prevent discrimination in regard to insurance for health care coverage. No bill number: Advocated for and educated about the role of occupational therapy in mental health. No bill number: Advocated for and educated about the role of occupational therapy in Veteran's health care. HR 1424 and HR 1367, The Paul Wellstone Mental Health and Addiction Equity Act of 2007 - Supported improved coverage and advocated for an expanded role for occupational therapy.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DANIEL JONES | N/A |
| CHRISTINA A METZLER | N/A |
| TIM P NANOF | N/A |
| FRANKLIN K REEDER | — |
Medicare/Medicaid MMM
H.R. 1846, The Access to Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Services Improvement Act of 2007 - Opposed based on quality, cost accountability and scope of practice concerns. S. 1224, Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Reauthorization Act of 2007 - Advocated in support of the CHIP program and an expanded role for occupational therapy. H.R. 3162, Children's Health and Medicare Protections Act oc 2007 (CHAMP), Advocated for Medicare provision regarding therapy caps, 75% rul, SGR cuts and Medicaid provisions. S. 799 and H.R. 1621, The Community Choice Act - Support all provisions. S. 578 and H.R. 1017, Protecting Children's Health in Schools Act, Support passage and maintaining Medicaid funding for school based administrative claiming and transportation services. S. 543 and H.R. 1459, Preserving Patient Access to Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospitals Act of 2007 - Support this legislation as it protects access to occupational therapy in inpatient rehabilitation facilities. H.R. 1809, Medicare Independent Lliving Act - Support the provision of improved access to mobility devices for people with disabilities. No bill number: Advocated for the promotion of occupational therapy in home health under Medicare. No bill number: Advocated for payment fixes to the Medicare Physician fee schedule. No bill number: Advocated and education about the role of occupational therapy in mental health practice. No bill number: Opposed proposed regulations impacting rehabilitation services option reimbursement under Medicaid. S. 450 and H.R. 748, The Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Services Act of 2007 - All provisions, passage.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DANIEL JONES | N/A |
| CHRISTINA A METZLER | N/A |
| TIM P NANOF | N/A |
| FRANKLIN K REEDER | — |
Budget/Appropriations BUD
".H.R. 3043, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services and Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, Provisions related to inclusion of funding specific to occupational therapy and education. "S. 1710, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services and Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, provisions rela ted to inclusion of funding specific to occupational therapy and education."
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DANIEL JONES | N/A |
| CHRISTINA A METZLER | N/A |
| TIM P NANOF | N/A |
| FRANKLIN K REEDER | — |
Insurance INS
S. 558, Mental Health Parity Act of 2007 - Supported improved coverage and advocated for an expanded role for occupational therapy. HR 2260, Health Care Truth and Transparency Act of 2007 - Opposed legislation as it is an undue burden on non-physician health care providers and does not improve quality or patient safety. S. 358 and HR 493, Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2007 - Support passage to help prevent discrimination in regard to insurance for health care coverage. HR 1424 and HR 1367, The Paul Wellstone Mental Health and Addiction Equity Act of 2007 - Supported improved coverage and advocated for an expanded role for occupational therapy.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DANIEL JONES | N/A |
| CHRISTINA A METZLER | N/A |
| TIM P NANOF | N/A |
| FRANKLIN K REEDER | — |
Education EDU
H.R. 1134, Physical Therapist Student Loan Repayment Eligibility Act of 2007, advocated for inclusion of occupational therapy. No bill number - No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Reauthorization - advocated for an expanded role for occcupational therapy with general education students and for providing testing accommodations for students with disabilities. Issues addressed included early intervening funds, RTI and PBS inclusion. Office of Special Education Programs, Director Alexa Posney: Advocated about the role of occupational therapy under the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and No Child Left Behind (NCLB). S. 578 and H.R. 1017, Protecting Children's Health in Schools Act - Provisions related to maintaining Medicaid funding for school based administrative claiming and transportation services.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DANIEL JONES | N/A |
| CHRISTINA A METZLER | N/A |
| TIM P NANOF | N/A |
| FRANKLIN K REEDER | — |
Medical/Disease Research/Clinical Labs MED
S. 845, Safety of Seniors Act of 2007. - Supported passage and highllighted the role of occupational therapy in preventing senior falls.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DANIEL JONES | N/A |
| CHRISTINA A METZLER | N/A |
| TIM P NANOF | N/A |
| FRANKLIN K REEDER | — |
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