VIZIENT, INC. for VIZIENT INC
What was lobbied
3 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX
Hospital Financial Assistance Policies - Advocated for revisions to regulations requiring provider lists in tax-exempt hospitals' financial assistance policies. Tax-exempt Bond Financing - Urged Senate Finance Committee working group on community development and infrastructure to protect tax-exempt bond financing, including qualified 501(c)(3) private-activity bonds.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| EDWARD GOODMAN | — |
| CIDETTE PERRIN | — |
Health Issues HCR
Hospital Group Purchasing Organizations - conducted outreach and advocacy in support of hospital group purchasing organizations. Engaged in discussions related to GPO's role in preventing and addressing drug shortages and issues related to pharmacuetical distibution. Electronic Health Records Meaningful Use - Advocated that ONC and CMS focus on interoperability of EHR systems before advancing meaningful use requirements for stage three of the EHR incentive program. 21st Century Cures Act (H.R. 6) - Monitored the development of proposals related to hospitals and the 340B Drug discount program in the 21st Century Cures Act. Independent Payment Advisory Board (H.R. 1190, S.141) - Supported passage of legislation to repeal the Independent Payment Advisory Board.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| EDWARD GOODMAN | — |
| CIDETTE PERRIN | — |
Medicare/Medicaid MMM
H.R. 2 - Supported passage of H.R.2 to repeal the sustainable growth rate formula for Medicare physician reimbursement. Trade Adjustment Assistance (H.R. 1314) - Opposed inclusion of extension of sequestration cuts in TAA legislation. Medicare Audit Improvement Act (H.R. 2156) - Supported passage of HR 2156 to make modifications to the Medicare Recovery Audit Contractor Program. Physician-Owned Hospitals (H.R. 2513) - Opposed passage of H.R. 2513 which would repeal prohibitions on expanding or opening new physician owned hospitals. Medicare Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program (H.R. 1383, S. 688) - Supported passage of legislation that would incorporate sociodemographic status in determining readmissions penalties.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| EDWARD GOODMAN | — |
| CIDETTE PERRIN | — |
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