CAPITOL HILL STRATEGIES, LLC for BIOGEN INC
What was lobbied
2 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Medicare/Medicaid MMM
CMS proposed rule potential and potential legislation that includes provisions that would alter payment policies under Medicare Part B for drugs and biologics H.R. 849, Protecting Seniors' Access to Medicare Act of 2017, a bill to repeal the provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act providing for the Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB). S. 251, Protecting Seniors' Access to Medicare Act of 2017, a bill to repeal the provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act providing for the Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB). H.R. 3921, Healthy Kids Act, a bill to extend funding for the Children's Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes; potential provisions offsetting the cost of the bill and amendments relating to Secretarial non-interference. H.R. 4710, 340B PAUSE Act, establishing a moratorium on the registration of new 340B hospitals and associated sites, and requiring reporting of program data. Issues dealing with value-based contracts. H.R. 1625, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018, provisions relating to manufacturers share of cost-sharing for Medicare beneficiaries in the donut hole phase of Part D plan coverage.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CHARLES M BRAIN | Asst. to the President, Dp. Chief Staff W&M Cmte. |
| HEATHER MCHUGH | Legislative Director, Sen. Chuck Schumer |
| BEAU` SCHUYLER | LD-Cong. Tanner, LD-Cong. McIntyre, SA-Cong. Rose |
| A. J. WOJCIAK | Senior Legislative Asst., Cong. Earl Pomeroy |
Medical/Disease Research/Clinical Labs MED
Issues dealing with newborn screening. Issues dealing with Alzheimer's treatments. Issues dealing with the addition of Spinal Muscular Atrophy to the Recommended Uniform Screening Panel.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CHARLES M BRAIN | Asst. to the President, Dp.Chief Staff W&M Cmte |
| HEATHER MCHUGH | Legislative Director, Sen. Chuck Schumer |
| BEAU` SCHUYLER | LD-CongTanner,LD-CongMcIntyre,SA-CongRose |
| A. J. WOJCIAK | Senior Legislative Asst., Cong. Earl Pomeroy |
Shown as published by the Senate Office of Public Records and the House Clerk under the Lobbying Disclosure Act. The official filing is the record; open it for the full form.