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
H.R. 5327 Continuing Resolution for Appropriations and Military Construction, VA and Related Agencies Act of 2017 and Zika Response and Preparedness Act - issues related to opioid funding and other prescription drug related issues. H.R. 4909 - National Defense Authorization Act of FY 2017 - Work to ensure that the current treatment of mail order for retired and active military personnel and their families remains constant in the pending Authorization bill. The Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act(S. 524) - Legislation focused on fighting the opioid epidemic in America, including amendments allowing the use of certain pharmacies and providers to protect Medicare beneficiaries from addiction. The Mental Health Reform Act of 2015 (S. 1945) - Legislation focused on improving treatment for mental health and substance use disorders. Particular focus on formulary policies. H.R. 2646 - The Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act. Focus on the impact of policies on the pharmacy benefit. Implementation of the health reform law with a focus on policies and regulations related to biosimilars, prescription drug coverage in the Exchanges and related policies. Policies related to Medicare Part C and D with a focus on network design, formularies and access to specialty medications. Issues related to mail order coverage for Medicare, Medicaid, Exchanges, Tricare and other programs. Issues related to the pricing of prescription medications
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MEGAN HAUCK MARSHALL | — |
| MELANIE JAN NATHANSON | — |
Medicare/Medicaid MMM
H.R. 5327 Continuing Resolution for Appropriations and Military Construction, VA and Related Agencies Act of 2017 and Zika Response and Preparedness Act - issues related to opioid funding and other prescription drug related issues. The Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act(S. 524) - Legislation focused on fighting the opioid epidemic in America, including amendments allowing the use of certain pharmacies and providers to protect Medicare beneficiaries from addiction. H.R. 2646 - The Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act. Focus on the impact of policies on the pharmacy benefit for Medicare and Medicaid. The Mental Health Reform Act of 2015 (S. 1945) - Legislation focused on improving treatment for mental health and substance use disorders. Particular focus on formulary policies. Implementation of the health reform law with a focus on policies and regulations related to biosimilars, prescription drug coverage in the Exchanges and related policies. Policies related to Medicare Part C and D with a focus on network design, formularies and access to specialty medications. Issues related to mail order coverage for Medicare, Medicaid, and Exchanges. ACA- related regulations impacting Federal and State Based Marketplaces'' coverage of prescription medications. Issues related to cost of and access to specialty medications and their impact on consumers and purchasers.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MEGAN HAUCK MARSHALL | — |
| MELANIE JAN NATHANSON | — |
Pharmacy PHA
H.R. 5327 Continuing Resolution for Appropriations and Military Construction, VA and Related Agencies Act of 2017 and Zika Response and Preparedness Act - issues related to opioid funding and other prescription drug related issues. National Defense Authorization Act of FY 2017 - Work to ensure that the current treatment of mail order for retired and active military personnel and their families remains constant in the pending Authorization bill. The Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act(S. 524) - Legislation focused on fighting the opioid epidemic in America, including amendments allowing the use of certain pharmacies and providers to protect Medicare beneficiaries from addiction. The Mental Health Reform Act of 2015 (S. 1945) - Legislation focused on improving treatment for mental health and substance use disorders. Particular focus on formulary policies. Implementation of the health reform law with a focus on policies and regulations related to biosimilars, prescription drug coverage in the Exchanges and related policies. Policies related to Medicare Part C and D with a focus on network design, formularies and access to specialty medications. Issues related to mail order coverage for Medicare, Medicaid, Exchanges, Tricare and other programs. Issues related to the pricing of prescription medications. Rules, regulations, guidance and potential legislation specific to prescription drug pricing, generic utilization, biosimilars medications and specialty pharmacy. Issues related to the treatment of pharmacy benefit managers in federal programs. Policies related to stopping the diversion of prescription medications in the nation's drug supply chain. Issues related to access and affordability for prescription medications for both government and private sector benefit programs.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MEGAN HAUCK MARSHALL | — |
| MELANIE JAN NATHANSON | — |
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