THE NICKLES GROUP, LLC for SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.
What was lobbied
3 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Medicare/Medicaid MMM
S. 2363/H.R. 2356, Better Wound Care at Home Act and issues related to disposable negative pressure wound therapy. Monitored issues related to pass-through payments for medical devices. Monitored the implementation of H.R. 5376 (P.L. 117-169), the Inflation Reduction Act, as it relates to health care. H.R. 2617 (P.L. 117-328), the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023, as it relates to Medicare separate payment for disposable negative pressure wound therapy devices. Issues related to calendar year 2023 Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) Rule, including payment for skin substitutes wound treatments.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| BRETT BAKER | — |
| GREG D'ANGELO | — |
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX
Monitor implementation of H.R. 5376 (P.L. 117-169), the Inflation Reduction Act, as it relates to corporate and international taxes. Monitor H.R. 1304, the American Innovation and R&D Competitiveness Act; S. 749, the American Innovation and Jobs Act; and issues related to the R&D tax credit. Monitor H.R. 2617 (P.L. 117-328), the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023, as it relates to corporate and international taxes.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| RACHEL JONES HENSLER | — |
Health Issues HCR
H.R. 2617 (P.L. 117-328), the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023, as it relates to medical device shortages. Issues related to FDA inspections of manufacturing facilities.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| BRETT BAKER | — |
| GREG D'ANGELO | — |
| MARY BETH SAVARY TAYLOR New | Joint Economic Committee, General Counsel; U.S. Senator Connie Mack, Legislative Assistant |
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