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.
Medicare/Medicaid MMM
Sustainable growth rate formula (H.R. 4015, S. 2157) - Advocated for the repeal of the SGR formula for Medicare physician reimbursement during the lame duck session of Congress. Opposed including further cuts to hospital payments to offset the cost of such legislation. Ways and Means Committee Hospital Improvement for Payment Discussion Draft - Monitored and reviewed the introduction of draft legislation from the Ways and Means Committee impacting hospital policies. Supported proposals to place greater restrictions on Medicare recovery audit contractor activities (similar to H.R. 1250, and S. 1012). Supported provision to include sociodemographic considerations in the Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program (similar to H.R. 4188 & S. 2501). Reviewed and monitored proposals to modify hospital payment systems to more accurately pay for short-stay admissions and supported proposals to delay enforcement of CMS' "two-midnight rule". Opposed provision that would relax current restrictions on physician-owned hospitals.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| EDWARD GOODMAN | — |
| CIDETTE PERRIN | — |
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX
Not-for-profit hospital tax exemption - Urged the release of final regulations related to new requirements for tax exempt hospitals under the Affordable Care Act. Expressed concerns about a policy change made by the IRS to the Form 990 and Instructions without adequate notice or public comment. Ways and Means Committee Hospital Improvement for Payment Discussion Draft - Opposed proposal in Ways and Means Committee discussion draft that would require redundant reporting of "charity care" calculations by tax exempt hospitals.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| EDWARD GOODMAN | — |
| CIDETTE PERRIN | — |
Health Issues HCR
Hospital Group Purchasing - Engaged in outreach and advocacy efforts to promote the value of hospital group purchasing organizations. Reviewed the findings of Government Accountability Office review of GPOs and conducted outreach related to the report. ICD-10 Coding - Opposed delaying the implementation of new ICD-10 codes beyond the current compliance date of Oct. 1, 2015. Hospital disposal of controlled substances - Advocated for modifications to DEA regulations related disposal of hospital prescription medications. Requested changes related to documenting and transporting drug wastage to comply with existing employee and patient safety standards and safe disposal of such drugs. Government Funding Legislation (CR-Omnibus, H.R. 83) - Monitored proposals related to the 340B drug discount program and funding to combat the spread of the Ebola virus included in the year-end government funding bill.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| EDWARD GOODMAN | — |
| CIDETTE PERRIN | — |
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