VIZIENT, INC. for VIZIENT INC
What was lobbied
3 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX
Not-for-profit Hospital Tax-exemption - Monitored ongoing implementation efforts of new requirements for not-for-profit hospitals under the Affordable Care Act.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| EDWARD GOODMAN | — |
| CIDETTE PERRIN | — |
Health Issues HCR
Preventive Health Scoring Legislation (H.R. 2663, S. 1422) - Supported passage of legislation that would allow the Congressional Budget Office to conduct scores for long-term cost reductions associated with preventive health care efforts. Hospital Group Purchasing Organizations - Outreach and education efforts related to the value hospital GPOs provide to their members. Monitored ongoing investigations regarding GPOs and drug shortages.Unique Device Identification - Advocated for the release of the final rule establishing a unique device identification system for medical devices as required by the Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007. Compounding Pharmacies and Supply-chain Security (H.R. 3204, S. 959) - Tracked legislation in the House and Senate that would provide additional uniform regulations on compounding pharmacies and provide additional capabilities to track and trace medication through the supply-chain. 340B Drug Discount Program - Advocated for additional implementation time for hospitals to remain in compliance under new regulatory guidance for the 340B drug discount program.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| EDWARD GOODMAN | — |
| CIDETTE PERRIN | — |
Medicare/Medicaid MMM
Medicare Physician Payments (H.R. 2810) - Tracked legislative efforts to replace the sustainable growth rate formula for physician reimbursement. Opposed potential hospital cuts as a part of any legislation. Hospital Disproportionate Share Payments - Supported legislation (H.R. 1920) that would delay mandated DSH cuts in the Affordable Care Act.Hospital Inpatient Admission Guidance - Advocated for a delay in implementation of the so-called "two-midnight" rule related to inpatient admission in the FY2014 hospital inpatient payment rule.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| EDWARD GOODMAN | — |
| CIDETTE PERRIN | — |
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