WILLIAMS AND JENSEN, PLLC for ACCENDRA HEALTH, INC. (FORMERLY "OWENS & MINOR, INC.")
What was lobbied
4 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Medicare/Medicaid MMM
Issues related to access to home medical equipment and related reimbursement (i.e., "Diabetes Interventions Addressing Barriers to Enrollment, Technology, and Education Services [DIABETES] Act" (S. 4037) and "DMEPOS Relief Act of 2025" [H.R. 2005, S. 2951]; and competitive bidding, "Supplemental Oxygen Access Reform [SOAR] Act of 2025" [H.R. 2902, S. 1406]); "DME Scammer Prevention (H.R. 8871)"; promoting electronic prescribing platforms; and diabetes management and related durable medical equipment reimbursement channels.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ROBERT BUTORA | Health Policy Advisor, Senator Bill Cassidy; Senior Health Policy Advisor, Representative Leonard Lance, Health Legislative Assistant, Representative Michael Burgess |
| JEANNE HAGGERTY | Legislative Correspondent Senator Chuck Grassley and Senate Aging Committee (shared staff), Legislative Aide Senate Finance Committee, Health Policy Coordinator Health Subcommittee Energy and Commerce, Professional Staff Member |
| SUSAN HIRSCHMANN | — |
| LAURA M SIMMONS | Advisor, Office of Legislative Affairs, Dept of Homeland Security |
| CHRISTOPHER E. WILCOX | LA, Leg Counsel, LD & Counsel, Rep. Arcuri; LD & Counsel, Rep. Demings |
Budget/Appropriations BUD
FY 2027 Appropriations.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ROBERT BUTORA | Health Policy Advisor, Senator Bill Cassidy; Senior Health Policy Advisor, Representative Leonard Lance, Health Legislative Assistant, Representative Michael Burgess |
| JEANNE HAGGERTY | Legislative Correspondent Senator Chuck Grassley and Senate Aging Committee (shared staff), Legislative Aide Senate Finance Committee, Health Policy Coordinator Health Subcommittee Energy and Commerce, Professional Staff Member |
| SUSAN HIRSCHMANN | — |
| LAURA M SIMMONS | Advisor, Office of Legislative Affairs, Dept of Homeland Security |
| CHRISTOPHER E. WILCOX | LA, Leg Counsel, LD & Counsel, Rep. Arcuri; LD & Counsel, Rep. Demings |
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX
Specific issues "monitoring and reporting on reconciliation legislation"; implementation of PL 119-21.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ROBERT BUTORA | Health Policy Advisor, Senator Bill Cassidy; Senior Health Policy Advisor, Representative Leonard Lance, Health Legislative Assistant, Representative Michael Burgess |
| CHRISTOPHER W HATCHER | — |
| SUSAN HIRSCHMANN | — |
| LAURA M SIMMONS | Advisor, Office of Legislative Affairs, Dept of Homeland Security |
Health Issues HCR
Issues related to patient access to home medical equipment and related reimbursement.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ROBERT BUTORA | Health Policy Advisor, Senator Bill Cassidy; Senior Health Policy Advisor, Representative Leonard Lance, Health Legislative Assistant, Representative Michael Burgess |
| JEANNE HAGGERTY | Legislative Correspondent Senator Chuck Grassley and Senate Aging Committee (shared staff), Legislative Aide Senate Finance Committee, Health Policy Coordinator Health Subcommittee Energy and Commerce, Professional Staff Member |
| SUSAN HIRSCHMANN | — |
| LAURA M SIMMONS | Advisor, Office of Legislative Affairs, Dept of Homeland Security |
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.