ALSTON & BIRD LLP for CVS CAREMARK INC (FORMERLY CAREMARK RX INC )
What was lobbied
3 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Medicare/Medicaid MMM
Changes to the Medicare and Medicaid programs, including rebate structures and formularies, coverage, pharmacy reimbursement for generic drugs under Medicaid. Issues relating to MIPPA prompt pay requirements and reimbursement to independent pharmacies. HR 4213 American Jobs and Closing Loopholes Act of 2010.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JENNIFER L BUTLER | — |
| STEPHANIE A KENNAN | — |
| MARK RAYDER | — |
| THOMAS A SCULLY | — |
| TIMOTHY P TRYSLA | — |
Health Issues HCR
Issues related to corporate business model, specifically anti-PBM legislation and disclosure of proprietary pricing and contracting information and improvements to health care delivery and cost containment. Restrictions on PBM cost saving tools like mail order, generics and discount programs. Changes to PBM audit of suspect network pharmacies. HR 4199 Patient Health and Real Medication Access Cost Savings Act of 2009; HR 5234 PBM Audit Reform and Transparency Act of 2010. Issues relating to a proposed anti-trust exemption for certain pharmacies, healthcare competition and the CVS Caremark business model. HR 1204 - Community Pharmacy Fairness Act of 2009
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JENNIFER L BUTLER | — |
| STEPHANIE A KENNAN | — |
| MARK RAYDER | — |
| THOMAS A SCULLY | — |
| TIMOTHY P TRYSLA | — |
Government Issues GOV
Issues relating to the delivery of the prescription drug benefit portion of FEHBP. HR 4489 - FEHBP Prescription Drug Integrity, Transparency and Cost Savings Act.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JENNIFER L BUTLER | — |
| STEPHANIE A KENNAN | — |
| MARK RAYDER | — |
| THOMAS A SCULLY | — |
| TIMOTHY P TRYSLA | — |
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.