AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS for AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS
What was lobbied
4 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Insurance INS
Support for the Dental and Optometric Care (DOC) Access Act (HR 1385/S 1424), which would prohibit dental and vision plans from capping fees on non-covered services Support for reintroduction of the Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act, which would require health insurers to cover treatment, including dental, for patients with congenital craniofacial anomalies.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DANIELLE A. BRANCH | — |
| SANDRA MARIE GUENTHER | — |
| JEANNE TUERK | — |
| SRINIVASAN VARADARAJAN | — |
| KARIN WITTICH | — |
| LAUREN WRIGHT New | — |
Education EDU
support for the Resident Education Deferred (REDI) Act (HR 1202/S 704), which would allow physicians and dentists to defer their student loans interest free during residency.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DANIELLE A. BRANCH | — |
| SANDRA MARIE GUENTHER | — |
| JEANNE TUERK | — |
| SRINIVASAN VARADARAJAN | — |
| KARIN WITTICH | — |
| LAUREN WRIGHT New | — |
Medicare/Medicaid MMM
Comments in support of congressional efforts to explore long-term payment solutions to the Medicare physician payment system. Support for the Strengthening Medicaid Incentives for Licensees Enrolled in Dental (SMILED) Act (HR 1422), which would reduce administrative burdens for dentists who participate in Medicaid. Comments regarding the Medicaid Managed Care proposed rule and the Medicaid Equal Access Proposed Rule.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DANIELLE A. BRANCH | — |
| SANDRA MARIE GUENTHER | — |
| JEANNE TUERK | — |
| SRINIVASAN VARADARAJAN | — |
| KARIN WITTICH | — |
Health Issues HCR
Support for HR 2584, the Safety from Violence for Healthcare Employees (SAVE) Act, which would create federal legal penalties for individuals who knowingly and intentionally assault or intimidate hospital employees and provide protections for individuals who may be mentally incapacitated due to illness or substance use.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DANIELLE A. BRANCH | — |
| SANDRA MARIE GUENTHER | — |
| JEANNE TUERK | — |
| SRINIVASAN VARADARAJAN | — |
| KARIN WITTICH | — |
| LAUREN WRIGHT | — |
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.