SISTERS OF CHARITY OF ST. AUGUSTINE HEALTH SYSTEM for SISTERS OF CHARITY OF ST AUGUSTINE HEALTH SYSTEM
What was lobbied
4 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Education EDU
Advocated for funding for the Cleveland Central Promise Neighborhood Initiative.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ROBIN BACHMAN | AVP, Government Affairs and Public Policy |
Religion REL
Discussed the 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 and education programs.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ROBIN BACHMAN | AVP, Government Affairs and Public Policy |
Health Issues HCR
Advocated for good implementation of the 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 for providers and sound health care delivery system changes. Advocated for a broader exemption to the HHS mandate that denies Catholic hospitals their conscience protections as religious employers. Educated about community benefit of non-profit hospitals.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ROBIN BACHMAN | AVP, Government Affairs and Public Policy |
| THOMAS FORBES TURNER | VP, Mercy Medical Center |
Medicare/Medicaid MMM
Advocated for better provider reimbursements for Medicare and Medicaid. Educated about the negative impacts (to providers and beneficiaries) of cuts to Medicare and Medicaid. Stressed the Importance of Graduate Medical Education. Educated about the importance of Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) funding for hospitals serving those in need. Argued against reductions to medical rehabilitation reimbursement funding.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ROBIN BACHMAN | AVP, Government Affairs and Public Policy |
| THOMAS FORBES TURNER | VP, Mercy Medical Center |
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.