AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGEONS for AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGEONS
What was lobbied
4 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Medicare/Medicaid MMM
Support H.R. 8800, Supporting Medicare Providers Act of 2022. This legislation provides a 4.42% update to the conversion factor. Support HR 7995, Gold Card Act of 2022 Exempting physicians from prior authorization requirements under Medicare Advantage plans if at least 90% of the physicians requests were approved during the previous plan year.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CATHERINE BOUDREAUX HAYES | — |
| CAVAN JONES New | — |
| WILLIAM THOMAS KINCHELOE New | — |
| ERIN KRISTINE MORRIS | — |
| GRAHAM NEWSON | — |
Insurance INS
Support reforming prior authorization procedures to be more seamless, automated and transparent for physicians: HR 3173/ S.3018, Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021. Support extending and expanding telehealth: HR 1332 and S 368, The Telehealth Modernization Act; HR 2903 and S 1512, The Connect for Health Act; HR 4480 The Telehealth Coverage and Payment Parity Act and HR 2168 The Expanded Telehealth Access Act. Oppose H.R. 6087, Improving Access to Workers Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act. Would inappropriately permit nurse practitioners and physician assistants to diagnose, prescribe, treat and certify an injury for federal workers compensation claims. Ensure relevant traveling physicians can appropriately treat their patients by supporting H.R. 7259 the Medical Controlled Substances Transportation Act of 2022
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CATHERINE BOUDREAUX HAYES | — |
| CAVAN JONES New | — |
| WILLIAM THOMAS KINCHELOE | — |
| ERIN KRISTINE MORRIS | — |
| GRAHAM NEWSON | — |
Medical/Disease Research/Clinical Labs MED
Support appropriations for the Peer-Reviewed Orthopaedic Research Program (PRORP). PRORP is a competitive grant program that funds research pertaining to extremity war injuries. Support Research through support of HR 869/S289 Research Investment to Spark the Economy (RISE) Act Support legislation aimed at accelerating medical research and patient access to novel therapeutics H.R. 6000 the Cures 2.0 Act
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CATHERINE BOUDREAUX HAYES | — |
| CAVAN JONES | — |
| WILLIAM THOMAS KINCHELOE | — |
| ERIN KRISTINE MORRIS | — |
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace LBR
Support legislation to protect healthcare workers from threats, harassment and violence. H.R. 7961 the Safety From Violence for Healthcare Employees (SAVE) Act
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CATHERINE BOUDREAUX HAYES | — |
| CAVAN JONES | — |
| WILLIAM THOMAS KINCHELOE | — |
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.