AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY for AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY
What was lobbied
2 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Medicare/Medicaid MMM
Support permanent repeal and replacement of the Medicare SGR including HR 2810 as well as supporting HR 574 the Medicare Physician Payment Innovation Act of 2013; Support payment reform to more accurately value cognitive care services; Opposing automatic sequestration cuts to Medicare provider payments; Supporting the Enhanced Access to Medicaid Services Act (HR 1838/ S 755) which adds neurology, psychiatry, and Ob/Gyn to the ACA Medicaid at Medicare rates provision;Support for the preservation of the in-office ancillary exception to the stark law; Support for the Health Outcomes, Planning, and Education for Alzheimer's Act (S.709 /H.R.1507) which provides support for appropriate diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimers Disease; Sent a letter to CMS supporting their coverage decision regarding beta amyloid imaging along with some suggestions; Discuss stroke episode of care model with Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation staff; Work with CMS to share concerns and offer an alternative proposal for the APC assignment of EMG and NCS codes in the 2014 OPPS proposed rule; Submitted comments to CMS on the 2014 MPFS and 2014 OPPS proposed rules; Advocated for improvements to complex chronic care coordination codes proposal; Participated on refinement panel to argue for higher work RVUs for EMG and NCS codes.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MICHAEL J AMERY | — |
| DEREK CHRISTOPHER BRANDT | — |
| DANEEN P GROOMS | — |
| BRUCE SIGSBEE | — |
Health Issues HCR
Support for the preservation and expansion of the graduate medical education funding; Support for improved concussion safety standards for youth athletics including supporting Protecting Student Athletes from Concussions Act (S.1546); Support for the expanded and appropriate use of telemedicine; Support S 1027 to improve, coordinate, and enhance rehabilitation research at the NIH;Support the reduction/elimination of specialty tiers within private health plans including supporting HR 460, Patients' Access to Treatments Act of 2013; Opposing automatic sequestration cuts to NIH research; Support the Pharmaceutical Quality, Security, and Accountability Act (S. 959); Nominated Dr. John C. Morris to serve as a physician/researcher on the Advisory Council on Alzheimer's Care, Research and Services.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MICHAEL J AMERY | — |
| DEREK CHRISTOPHER BRANDT | — |
| DANEEN P GROOMS | — |
| BRUCE SIGSBEE | — |
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.