CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC for AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OPHTHALMOLOGY
What was lobbied
4 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Health Issues HCR
Ophthalmologists' services in Department of Veterans Affairs programs. Monitor implementation of Surprise Medical Billing law. Advocacy on Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) issues. Monitor legislative action on healthcare workforce issues.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| GENEVIEVE M BELTRONE | — |
| JEFFREY CARROLL | — |
| JOSEPH EANNELLO | — |
| SHANNON FINLEY | — |
| LUKE HATZIS | — |
| ANN JABLON | — |
| CHARLES PATRICK MICHAELS | — |
| BRADLEY MOLLET | — |
| KAREN STONE | — |
Veterans VET
Legislative issues relating to vision care within the VA Health System.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| GENEVIEVE M BELTRONE | — |
| JEFFREY CARROLL | — |
| JOSEPH EANNELLO | — |
| SHANNON FINLEY | — |
| LUKE HATZIS | — |
| ANN JABLON | — |
| CHARLES PATRICK MICHAELS | — |
| BRADLEY MOLLET | — |
| KAREN STONE | — |
Budget/Appropriations BUD
Issues related to implementation of legislative provisions of the Labor-HHS Appropriations bill.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| GENEVIEVE M BELTRONE | — |
| JEFFREY CARROLL | — |
| JOSEPH EANNELLO | — |
| SHANNON FINLEY | — |
| LUKE HATZIS | — |
| ANN JABLON | — |
| CHARLES PATRICK MICHAELS | — |
| BRADLEY MOLLET | — |
| KAREN STONE New | — |
Medicare/Medicaid MMM
Adequacy of Medicare physician payments for physicians and implementation of the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act, including related provisions in H.R. 879 Medicare Patient and Practice Stabilization Act of 2025, S. 891 the Bipartisan Health Care Act of 2025 and H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB) P.L. 119-21, and related to physician payment adjustment of 2.5%. Issues related to adequate network coverage for ophthalmology care within Medicare Advantage plans and advocate for relief from prior authorization requirements under Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D plans, Medicare reimbursement for telemedicine, and extending Medicare Telehealth Flexibilities. Use of step therapy in Medicare and health insurance coverage. Enhance Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation quality initiatives and patient access to Medicare Part B covered drugs, including monitor CMMI Medicare Part B drug-related demonstrations. H.R.8163 - Provider Reimbursement Stability Act of 2026. Issues related to modifier 25 in the 2027 physician fee schedule.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| GENEVIEVE M BELTRONE | — |
| JEFFREY CARROLL | — |
| JOSEPH EANNELLO | — |
| SHANNON FINLEY | — |
| LUKE HATZIS | — |
| ANN JABLON | — |
| CHARLES PATRICK MICHAELS | — |
| BRADLEY MOLLET | — |
| KAREN STONE | — |
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.