ALSTON & BIRD LLP for CVS CAREMARK INC (FORMERLY CAREMARK RX INC )
What was lobbied
2 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Health Issues HCR
S. 3101 and H.R. 6331, the Medicare Improvements for Patients Providers Act of 2008, particularly provisions concerning e-prescribing, AMP, prompt pay, and Part D plans. S. 980 the Ryan Haight Online Pharmacy Consumer Protection Act of 2008, particularly provisions defining Internet pharmacy. HR 6357, 'Protecting Records, Optimizing Treatment, and Easing Communication through Healthcare Technology Act of 2008' or the `PRO(TECH)T Act of 2008', provisions relating to privacy and operational issues including utilization review, marketing and quality. S. 1693, Wired for Health Care Quality Act, particularly those provisions relating to operational issues and marketing. HR 5839, Safeguarding America's Pharmaceuticals Act of 2008', particularly provisions relating to drug pedigree and identification e-tracking.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JENNIFER L BUTLER | — |
| STEPHANIE A KENNAN | — |
| THOMAS A SCULLY | — |
| TIMOTHY P TRYSLA | — |
Medicare/Medicaid MMM
S. 3101 and H.R. 6331, the Medicare Improvements for Patients Providers Act of 2008, particularly provisions concerning e-prescribing, AMP, prompt pay, and Part D plans. S. 980 the Ryan Haight Online Pharmacy Consumer Protection Act of 2008, particularly provisions defining Internet pharmacy. HR 6357, 'Protecting Records, Optimizing Treatment, and Easing Communication through Healthcare Technology Act of 2008' or the `PRO(TECH)T Act of 2008', provisions relating to privacy and operational issues including utilization review, marketing and quality. S. 1693, Wired for Health Care Quality Act, particularly those provisions relating to operational issues and marketing. HR 5839, Safeguarding America's Pharmaceuticals Act of 2008', provisions relating to drug pedigree.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JENNIFER L BUTLER | — |
| STEPHANIE A KENNAN | — |
| 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.