ALPINE GROUP PARTNERS, LLC. for HEARX USA, INC.
What was lobbied
4 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Medicare/Medicaid MMM
Medicare coverage of audiology services (S.2377/H.R. 6445) to support OTC hearing aids. Engaging both the Committees of jurisdiction and the Department of Veteran Affairs directly to advocate for inclusions of OTC hearing aids for veterans.
Foreign entity interest: Foreign parent indicated in the registration has the same interests
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| COURTNEY JOHNSON | Research Assistant, House Energy & Commerce Committee |
| HANNAH SCHMIDT | Professional Staff, House Small Business Cmte |
| SHAYNE WOODS | Senior Legislative Assistant, Sen. Tim Scott; Senior Policy Advisor, Rep. Gus Bilirakis |
Veterans VET
Medicare coverage of audiology services (S.2377/H.R. 6445) to support OTC hearing aids. Engaging both the Committees of jurisdiction and the Department of Veteran Affairs directly to advocate for inclusions of OTC hearing aids for veterans. Access to OTC hearing aids
Foreign entity interest: Foreign parent indicated in the registration has the same interests
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| COURTNEY JOHNSON | Research Assistant, House Energy & Commerce Committee |
| HANNAH SCHMIDT | Professional Staff, House Small Business Cmte |
| SHAYNE WOODS | Senior Legislative Assistant, Sen. Tim Scott; Senior Policy Advisor, Rep. Gus Bilirakis |
Health Issues HCR
Medicare coverage of audiology services (S.2377/H.R. 6445) to support OTC hearing aids. Engaging both the Committees of jurisdiction and the Department of Veteran Affairs directly to advocate for inclusions of OTC hearing aids for veterans. Medicare coverage of audiology services (S.2377/H.R. 6445) to support OTC hearing aids
Foreign entity interest: Foreign parent indicated in the registration has the same interests
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| COURTNEY JOHNSON | Research Assistant, House Energy & Commerce Committee |
| HANNAH SCHMIDT | Professional Staff, House Small Business Cmte |
| SHAYNE WOODS | Senior Legislative Assistant, Sen. Tim Scott; Senior Policy Advisor, Rep. Gus Bilirakis |
Budget/Appropriations BUD
FY25 appropriations to support the OTC hearing aid market
Foreign entity interest: Foreign parent indicated in the registration has the same interests
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| COURTNEY JOHNSON | — |
| HANNAH SCHMIDT | — |
| SHAYNE WOODS | — |
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