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.
Veterans VET
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| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| 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. 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. No bill: Promote the passage of comprehensive mental health legislation in the House and Senate and include occupational therapy workforce provisions in such bill. S. 1893 - Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act: Support passage of bill. S. 2680 - Mental Health Reform Act: Advocate for inclusion of occupational therapy as eligible for Mental and Behavioral Health Training grants run by HRSA; and for Sec. 735 allied health training programs to remain in final bill, and inclusion of occupational therapy workforce provisions. S. 1945 - Mental Health Reform Act: Advocate for inclusion of occupational therapy as eligible for Mental and Behavioral Health Training grants run by HRSA; and for Sec. 735 allied health training programs to remain in final bill, and inclusion of occupational therapy workforce provisions. HR 4435 - Comprehensive Behavioral Health Reform and Recovery Act: Advocated for inclusion of occupational therapy as mental health professional under the National Health Service Corps. No bill: Advocate for inclusion of occupational therapy services in legislation addressing the needs of those with chronic conditions.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| 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 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. 313 - Prevent Interruptions in Physical Therapy Act: Advocated for inclusion of occupational therapy, specifically policies allowing occupational therapists to perform certain home health assessments. S. 2364 - The Medicare Home Health Flexibility Act: support passage to allow occupational therapy as an initiating service in Medicare's home health setting. Seeking introduction of a companion bill in the House of Reps. H.R. 2948 - Medicare Telehealth Parity Act of 2015: Support passage especially as it relates to inclusion of occupational therapy services. S. 2484/HR 4442 - CONNECT for Health Act: Support occupational therapy provisions. No bill: Advocate for inclusion of occupational therapy services in legislation addressing the needs of those with chronic conditions.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CHRISTINA A METZLER | — |
| HEATHER N PARSONS | — |
| JOHN R RAY | — |
Budget/Appropriations BUD
DHAPPS1708/DSAPPS1708 (draft bills) Fiscal 2017 Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations - Advocated for funding for Agency for Health Research & Quality (AHRQ); Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI); Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS); Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA); Administration for Children and Families (ACF); Administration for Community Living (ACL); education; Increase 302B levels, Title VII workforce programs and NIOSH.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CHRISTINA A METZLER | — |
| HEATHER N PARSONS | — |
| JOHN R RAY | — |
Insurance INS
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program: discussions related to reform of SSDI and importance of occupational therapy services.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CHRISTINA A METZLER | — |
| HEATHER N PARSONS | — |
| JOHN R RAY | — |
Education EDU
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 2378 - Reducing Barriers to Learning Act of 2015: Advocated for passage. S. 2680 - Mental Health Reform Act: Advocate for inclusion of occupational therapy as eligible for Mental and Behavioral Health Training grants run by HRSA; and for Sec. 735 allied health training programs to remain in final bill, and inclusion of occupational therapy workforce provisions. S. 1945 - Mental Health Reform Act: Advocate for inclusion of occupational therapy as eligible for Mental and Behavioral Health Training grants run by HRSA; and for Sec. 735 allied health training programs to remain in final bill, and inclusion of occupational therapy workforce provisions. HR 4435 - Comprehensive Behavioral Health Reform and Recovery Act: Advocated for inclusion of occupational therapy as mental health professional under the National Health Service Corps.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CHRISTINA A METZLER | — |
| HEATHER N PARSONS | — |
| JOHN R RAY | — |
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 |
|---|---|
| CHRISTINA A METZLER | — |
| HEATHER N PARSONS | — |
| JOHN R RAY | — |
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