WALGREEN COMPANY for WALGREEN COMPANY
What was lobbied
6 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Medicare/Medicaid MMM
HR. 203 the Medicare Fraud Prevention Act of 2009 Section 4 provisions relating to the increased surety bond requirement of suppliers of durable medical equipment. HR. 1765 all provisions, regarding amending the Social Security Act with respect to payment for items and services relating to the furnishing of IVIG in a patients home for the treatment of primary immune deficiency disease and to cover certain disposable pumps as durable medical equipment in place of non-disposable pumps under the Medicare program. S. 956/HR 1970 the Preserve Patient Access to Reputable DMEPOS Providers Act of 2009 all provisions; regarding exempting unsanctioned State-licensed retail pharmacies from the surety bond requirement under the Medicare Program for suppliers of durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS). HR 574/S. 254 the Medicare Home Infusion Therapy Act of 2009 all provisions; regarding amending the Social Security Act to provide for the coverage of home infusion therapy under the Medicare program. HR. 3108 the Medication Therapy Management Benefits Act of 2009, all provisions; regarding amending part D of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to promote medication therapy management under the Medicare part D prescription drug program.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DEBBIE GARZA | — |
| SUSIE HOWARD | — |
| HEATHER HERNDON SMITH | — |
Health Issues HCR
HR 3590, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act- regarding redefining Average Manufacturers Price (AMP) to further clarify the reimbursements to retail pharmacies- as related to AMPs Federal Upper Limits (FULs), regarding expanding medication therapy management (MTM) services provided by pharmacists and expanding home infusion in Medicare to cover the supplies, equipment and services. H.R. 3962, the Affordable Health Care for America Act- regarding redefining Average Manufacturers Price (AMP) to further clarify the reimbursements to retail pharmacies- as related to AMPs Federal Upper Limits (FULs), regarding expanding medication therapy management (MTM) services provided by pharmacists and expanding home infusion in Medicare to cover the supplies, equipment and services. HR 2350 the Preserving Patient Access to Primary Care Act of 2009 all provisions; regarding increasing the number of primary care physicians and primary care providers, such as nurse practitioners and physician assistants, to improve patient access to primary care services.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DEBBIE GARZA | — |
| SUSIE HOWARD | — |
| HEATHER HERNDON SMITH | — |
Consumer Issues/Safety/Products CSP
HR 1259 the Dextromethorphan Distribution Act of 2009 all provisions of the bill; regarding amending the federal food, drug, and cosmetic act to limit the distribution and abuse of DXM. HR. 759 the Food and Drug Administration Globalization Act of 2009 Title II Drug Safety provisions relating to country of origin labeling for drugs and devices. S. 1383 the Dextromethorphan Abuse Reduction Act of 2009 all provisions; regarding amending the Controlled Substances Act to prevent the abuse of dextromethorphan.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DEBBIE GARZA | — |
| SUSIE HOWARD | — |
| HEATHER HERNDON SMITH | — |
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace LBR
S. 182/HR. 12 the Paycheck Fairness Act all provisions, regarding amending the Fair Labor Standards Act to provide more effective remedies to victims of discrimination in the payment of wages on the basis of sex and other purposes. HR. 1409/S. 560 the Employee Free Choice Act all provisions, regarding amending the National Labor Relations Act to establish a system that enables employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations and to provide for mandatory injunctions for unfair labor practices during organizing efforts.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DEBBIE GARZA | — |
| HEATHER HERNDON SMITH | — |
Pharmacy PHA
S. 391/HR. 1321 - the "Healthy American's Act" regarding the role of pharmacy in healthcare and Title VI regarding shared responsibilities. S. 1232/S. 525/HR. 1298 the Pharmaceutical Market Access and Drug Safety Act of 2009 all provisions; regarding amending the federal food, drug, and cosmetic act to allow the importation of prescription drugs by pharmacies. MedGuides regarding improvement needed to the Medication Guide Program no specific legislation. Electronic Prescribing of Controlled Substances regarding the need for the DEA to publish rules that would allow for electronic prescribing of controlled substances no specific legislation. HR. 759 the Food and Drug Administration Globalization Act of 2009 Title II Drug and Device Safety all provisions relating to this title on drug and device safety.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DEBBIE GARZA | — |
| SUSIE HOWARD | — |
| HEATHER HERNDON SMITH | — |
Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice LAW
HR. 1173 the Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009 all provisions, regarding amending title 18 of the United States Criminal Code to include organized retail crime and imposing requirements on on-line marketplaces to facilitate criminal investigations. S. 470 the Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009 all provisions, regarding amending the criminal code and expanding the definition of transporting and selling stolen goods from a physical or on-line marketplace. HR. 1166 the E-Fencing Enforcement Act of 2009 all provisions, regarding amending the criminal code to impose duty on on-line marketplaces to retain contact information on high volume sellers and disclose that information when evidence is presented by law enforcement that the merchandise is stolen. HR. 4011 -- the "Organized Retail Crime Prevention and Enforcement Act of 2009" -- all provisions, regarding amending the federal criminal code to prohibit the transportation of fraudulently obtained goods valued at $1,000 or more for sale on an online marketplace and the barter or sale of such goods online with knowledge that such goods have been stolen, converted, or taken by fraud.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DEBBIE GARZA | — |
| HEATHER HERNDON SMITH | — |
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