THE SOCIETY OF THORACIC SURGEONS for THE SOCIETY OF THORACIC SURGEONS
What was lobbied
4 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Medical/Disease Research/Clinical Labs MED
Issues related to: comparative clinical effectiveness research, health information technology, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI); Long COVID research and supporting legislation like the Care for Long COVID Act H.R. 1016/S.801.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| IAIN MACKAY ADAMS | — |
| DEREK BRANDT | — |
| HALEY BROWN | — |
| MOLLY PELTZMAN | — |
Medicare/Medicaid MMM
Medicare Physician Reimbursement issues, H.R. 6683, the Preserving Access to Physicians Act of 2023, H.R. 2474, the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act. Secure reasonable clinician-led clinical database access federal health plan claims data. Expanding access to Lung Cancer screenings and the removal of barriers for patient access to the best possible care such as limited coverage of molecular testing. Ensure continued coverage of lung cancer screening with no cost-sharing for patients, as recommended by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| IAIN MACKAY ADAMS | — |
| DEREK BRANDT | — |
| HALEY BROWN | — |
| MOLLY PELTZMAN | — |
Education EDU
Expanding GME opportunities via legislation like the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2023 H.R.2389/S.1302, and the Resident Education Deferred Interest (REDI) Act H.R. 1202/ S.704 which would permit a pause on student loan interest accrual and principal loan repayment for the duration of medical residency and fellowships. Addressing the challenge of bolstering the rural physician workforce shortages via S. 705, the Specialty Physicians Advancing Rural Care (SPARC) Act.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| IAIN MACKAY ADAMS | — |
| DEREK BRANDT | — |
| HALEY BROWN | — |
| MOLLY PELTZMAN | — |
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace LBR
Work with policymakers and outside partners to research and promote racial and socioeconomic equity in access to health care and health care outcomes. Invest in programs designed to support under-represented populations to build and diversify the physician and cardiothoracic workforce. Furthermore, support legislation like the Workforce Mobility Act H.R. 731, which addresses issues relating to using non-compete agreements in employment contracts for certain non-exempt employees.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| IAIN MACKAY ADAMS | — |
| DEREK BRANDT | — |
| HALEY BROWN | — |
| MOLLY PELTZMAN | — |
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.