3rd Quarter - Report — SISTERS OF CHARITY OF ST. AUGUSTINE HEA… for SISTERS OF CHARITY OF ST AUGUSTINE HEAL… (2011)

Firm

SISTERS OF CHARITY OF ST. AUGUSTINE HEALTH SYSTEM

Client

SISTERS OF CHARITY OF ST AUGUSTINE HEALTH SYSTEM

Income

—

Expenses

$34,200

Expense method

A: Lobbying Disclosure Act definitions

What was lobbied

5 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.

Religion REL

Discussed importance of faith-based non-profits to the common good. Educated about the work of grantmaking foundations and the philanthropic sector, including efforts to ameliorate poverty through health and human services, education and housing programs.

Lobbyist	Covered position, as disclosed
ROBIN BACHMAN	AVP, Government Affairs and Public Policy

Contacted: SENATE; Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Welfare WEL

Advocated for Responsible Fatherhood programs, including alternatives to incarceration.

Lobbyist	Covered position, as disclosed
ROBIN BACHMAN	AVP, Government Affairs and Public Policy

Contacted: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE

Transportation TRA

Advocated for federal transportation authorization funding for our Cleveland hospital project.

Lobbyist	Covered position, as disclosed
ROBIN BACHMAN	AVP, Government Affairs and Public Policy

Contacted: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE; Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)

Health Issues HCR

Advocated for good implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, including increasing coverage and access for many while protecting the dignity of life. Urged lawmakers to work with the hospital and provider communities to ensure strong reimbursement.

Lobbyist	Covered position, as disclosed
ROBIN BACHMAN	AVP, Government Affairs and Public Policy
THOMAS FORBES TURNER	VP, Mercy Medical Center

Contacted: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE

Medicare/Medicaid MMM

Educated about the negative impacts to providers and beneficiaries of cuts to Medicare and Medicaid. Importance of Graduate Medical Education. Importance of Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) funding for hospitals serving those in need. Commented to CMS on the Interim Final Rule, urging the agency to broaden the proposed definition of "religious employer" to ensure conscience protections that will allow faith-based entities to continue their mission as employers consistent with its moral tenets.

Lobbyist	Covered position, as disclosed
ROBIN BACHMAN	AVP, Government Affairs and Public Policy
THOMAS FORBES TURNER	VP, Mercy Medical Center

Contacted: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS); SENATE

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.