THE AMERICAN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION, INC. (AOTA) for THE AMERICAN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION, INC. (AOTA)
What was lobbied
8 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Medical/Disease Research/Clinical Labs MED
HR 1631/S 800 - Enhancing the Stature and Visibility of Medical Rehabilitation Research at NIH Act: Advocate to improve coordination and enhance rehabilitation research at the National Institutes of Health. Support passage. HR 6 - 21st Century Cures Act: Advocated to improve research under the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| TIMOTHY CASEY | — |
| CHRISTINA A METZLER | — |
| HEATHER N PARSONS | — |
| JOHN R RAY | — |
Health Issues HCR
HR 1761 - Occupational Therapy Mental Health Act: advocate passage to make occupational therapists eligible to participate in the National Health Service Corps' scholarship and loan repayment program as behavioral and mental health professionals. Advocate in the Senate for introduction of the Occupational Therapy Mental Health Act (companion to HR 1761)- and as part of any larger mental health bill that should be introduced. HR 691 - Telehealth Modernization Act of 2015: Educate about how occupational therapy can be utilized in telehealth. HR 1707 - Access to Frontline Health Care Act: Support passage of bill including loan forgiveness for occupational therapy practitioners practicing in shortage areas. Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration: Discussed inclusion of OT in the staffing requirements for the Section 223 criteria included in the "Excellence in Mental Health Act." HR 6 - 21st Century Cures Act: Advocated to improve research under the National Institutes of Health (NIH). HR2646 - Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis (bill yet to be introduced in Senate) or similar legislation being discussed but not yet introduced. Advocated for inclusion of occupational therapy workforce provisions such as inclusion under the National Health Services Corp loan program or inclusion in behavioral health workforce training grants. To include these in any comprehensive mental health legislation. S. 1494/HR. 2632 - Children's Recovery From Trauma Act: Advocate for inclusion of occupational therapy services and support passage. H.Res. 297 - Resolution to designate the first full week of May as "National Mental Health No Stigma Week:" Support passage. No bill: Educate about the role of occupational therapy services in elder falls prevention.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| TIMOTHY CASEY | — |
| CHRISTINA A METZLER | — |
| HEATHER N PARSONS | — |
| JOHN R RAY | — |
Veterans VET
None
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| TIMOTHY CASEY | — |
| CHRISTINA A METZLER | — |
| HEATHER N PARSONS | — |
| JOHN R RAY | — |
Medicare/Medicaid MMM
HR 775/S 539 - Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Services Act: Advocate for removal of cap on occupational therapy services and support passage. HR 1516 - Ensuring Access and Quality Complex Rehabilitation Technology Act of 2015: Advocate for inclusion of occupational therapy professionals as providers of complex rehabilitation technology. HR 1608 - Lymphedema Treatment Act: Support passage and educate about role of occupational therapy services. HR 729 - Medicare Demonstration of Coverage for Low Vision Devices Act of 2015: Support passage and education about role of occupational therapy services. HR 2 - Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act: Advocate to include full repeal of the cap on Medicare Part B Outpatient therapy, including occupational therapy. Support for SGR provision. HR 1458 - Bundling and Coordinating Post-Acute Care Act of 2015 (BACPAC Act of 2015): Provide information on occupational therapy's role in bundled payment. HR 6 - 21st Century Cures Act: Advocated to improve research under the National Institutes of Health (NIH). S.984 - Steve Gleason Act of 2015: Advocated for Passage S. 313 - Prevent Interruptions in Physical Therapy Act: Advocated for inclusion of occupational therapy.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| TIMOTHY CASEY | — |
| CHRISTINA A METZLER | — |
| HEATHER N PARSONS | — |
| JOHN R RAY | — |
Budget/Appropriations BUD
S. 1695/H.R. 3020 - Fiscal 2016 Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations - Advocated for funding for Agency for Health Research & Quality (AHRQ); Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) and education.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| TIMOTHY CASEY | — |
| CHRISTINA A METZLER | — |
| HEATHER N PARSONS | — |
| JOHN R RAY | — |
Insurance INS
None
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| TIMOTHY CASEY | — |
| CHRISTINA A METZLER | — |
| HEATHER N PARSONS | — |
| JOHN R RAY | — |
Education EDU
No bill Number - Senator Alexander's discussion draft to fix No Child Left Behind: advocated for use of Title I funds for multi-tiered systems of support, inclusion of a one percent limit on the number of students taking alternative assessments on alternative standards and inclusion of specialized instructional support personnel through this bill. HR 5/S 1177 - No Child Left Behind Act Overhaul: Also known as Every Child Achieves Act: Support use of Title I funds for multi-tiered systems of support, inclusion of a one percent limit on the number of students taking alternative assessments on alternative standards and inclusion of specialized instructional support personnel. HR 1761 - Occupational Therapy Mental Health Act: advocate passage to make occupational therapists eligible to participate in the National Health Service Corps' scholarship and loan repayment program as behavioral and mental health professionals. Advocate in the Senate for introduction of the Occupational Therapy Mental Health Act - companion to HR 1761-and as part of any larger mental health bill that should be introduced. H. Res 183 - National Specialized Instructional Support Personnel Awareness Week: Support passage. HR 2378 - Reducing Barriers to Learning Act of 2015 - Advocated for passage.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| TIMOTHY CASEY | — |
| CHRISTINA A METZLER | — |
| HEATHER N PARSONS | — |
| JOHN R RAY | — |
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace LBR
HR 1707 - Access to Frontline Health Care: Advocate for passage to provide loan repayments to occupational therapists in exchange for providing services for two years in designated scarcity area and to address health care workforce shortages. Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration: Discussed inclusion of OT in the staffing requirements for the Section 223 criteria included in the "Excellence in Mental Health Act."
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| TIMOTHY CASEY | — |
| CHRISTINA A METZLER | — |
| HEATHER N PARSONS | — |
| JOHN R RAY | — |
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.