THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC for HCA
A later version of this report replaces this one, so LegiList's totals use the current version instead. This page shows this version exactly as filed.
Versions of this report
Every filing the register holds for this firm, client and period, oldest first. The most recent one is the version LegiList counts.
| Filing | Filed | Amount | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Quarter - Report (this page) | Apr 10, 2025 | $80,000 | Replaced |
| 1st Quarter - Amendment | Apr 17, 2025 | $70,000 | Yes |
What was lobbied
4 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Health Issues HCR
Discussions involving H.Con.Res.14 - Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034 Discussions involving improving access to primary health care Discussion involving expanding the health care workforce Discussions pertaining to compliance with exisiting hospital transparency requirements Discussions pertaining to transparency into state directed payments Discussions involving improving price transparency in health care services Discussions involving CMS price transparency rule for hospitals Discussions involving enhanced premium tax credit Discussions pertinent to health care group purchasing organizations (GPOs) PL 118-158 American Relief Act, 2025 (Division C - Health) Monitored discussions related to cyber-security threats on healthcare industry providers Monitored discussions pertaining to CMS rulemaking on surpise billing ban Monitored nominations to executive branch agencies and federally authorized commissions
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JEFFREY MAXWELL BECKER | — |
| JOHN CHRISTIE | — |
| JACK S DEUSER | — |
| MICHAEL A. GAFFIN | — |
| TREVOR W. KOLEGO | — |
Medicare/Medicaid MMM
Discussions involving proposed legislation requiring new National Provider Identifier (NPI) policies Discussions pertaining to CMS hospital directed payment program Discussions pertaining to reductions to the Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) program Discussions involving proposed changes to the Rural Emergency Hospital program Discussions relating to site neutral payment reform Discussions pertaining to prior authorization HR 2191 Physician Led and Rural Access to Quality Care Act (all sections of full text) PL 118-158 American Relief Act, 2025 (Division C - Health) Monitored discussions involving GME reform proposals impacting Medicare reimbursement to teaching hospitals Monitored Medicare Advantage reform legisation on CMS action
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JOHN CHRISTIE | — |
| JACK S DEUSER | — |
| MICHAEL A. GAFFIN | — |
| TREVOR W. KOLEGO | — |
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace LBR
Monitored discussions pertaining to proposed Department of Labor rule on overtime Monitored discussions involving nurse-to-patient staffing ratios in hospitals Monitored Federal Trade Commission proposed rule prohibiting noncompete clauses Monitored HR 20 Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2023
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JOHN CHRISTIE | — |
| JACK S DEUSER | — |
| MICHAEL A. GAFFIN | — |
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX
Discussions involving corporate state and local tax (SALT) policies Discussions pertaining to disaster relief tax provisions
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JEFFREY MAXWELL BECKER | — |
| JOHN CHRISTIE | — |
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.