CVS HEALTH (AND SUBSIDIARIES) for CVS CAREMARK INC
What was lobbied
6 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.) FOO
Food Safety-Issues related to the proposed increased food safety requirements S. 510 - FDA Food Safety Modernization Act H.R. 1332 Safe FEAST Act of 2009
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MICHAEL JOSEPH AYOTTE | — |
| TRACY BARONI ALLMON | — |
| HEATHER CUTLER | — |
| RUSSELL CONWELL RING | — |
| CHRISTINE SIMMON | — |
| WENDY SUSSMAN | — |
Health Issues HCR
Health Care Reform-Issues relating to comprehensive health care reform, insurance reforms, delivery system, expanding coverage for the uninsured, and increasing health care value. Other specific issues include PBM disclosure requirements, generic drug reimbursement under Medicaid, tax issues, changes to Medicare Part D and prevention & wellness issues. H.R. 3200 Americas Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009 S. 1679 Affordable Health Choices Act Americas Healthy Future Act of 2009
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MICHAEL JOSEPH AYOTTE | — |
| TRACY BARONI ALLMON | — |
| HEATHER CUTLER | — |
| RUSSELL CONWELL RING | — |
| CHRISTINE SIMMON | — |
| WENDY SUSSMAN | — |
Medicare/Medicaid MMM
Medicare/Medicaid-Changes to the Medicare and Medicaid programs, including rebate structures and formularies, coverage, pharmacy reimbursement for generic drugs under Medicaid, disclosure of PBM information and the Medicare DME program. H.R. 3200 - America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009 America's Healthy Future Act of 2009 S. 956/H.R. 1970-Preserve Patient Access to Reputable DMEPOS Providers Act of 2009
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MICHAEL JOSEPH AYOTTE | — |
| TRACY BARONI ALLMON | — |
| HEATHER CUTLER | — |
| RUSSELL CONWELL RING | — |
| CHRISTINE SIMMON | — |
| WENDY SUSSMAN | — |
Government Issues GOV
Issues related to potential changes to drug benefits offered under FEHBP.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MICHAEL JOSEPH AYOTTE | — |
| TRACY BARONI ALLMON | — |
| HEATHER CUTLER | — |
| RUSSELL CONWELL RING | — |
| CHRISTINE SIMMON | — |
| WENDY SUSSMAN | — |
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace LBR
Workforce-Issues related to recommendations for the reauthorization of the WIA including increasing employer involvement and ways to increase the success of these programs. Issues relating to a proposed anti-trust exemption for certain pharmacies, healthcare competition and the CVS Caremark business model.Card Check/Labor-Issues relating to unionization in the workplace. Workforce Investment Act reauthorization H.R. 1204 - Community Pharmacy Fairness Act of 2009 H.R. 1409 - Employee Free Choice Act of 2009 S. 560 - Employee Free Choice Act of 2009
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MICHAEL JOSEPH AYOTTE | — |
| TRACY BARONI ALLMON | — |
| HEATHER CUTLER | — |
| RUSSELL CONWELL RING | — |
| CHRISTINE SIMMON | — |
| WENDY SUSSMAN | — |
Pharmacy PHA
Generics Issues/Biologics-Expanding access to generic drugs and creating an FDA pathway to bring generic versions of biologics to market; realignment of incentives for generic manufacturers to challenge brand patents for earlier market entry. H.R. 1706 - Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act of 2009 H.R. 1427 - Promoting Innovation and Access to Life-Saving Medicine Act S.726 - Promoting Innovation and Access to Life-Saving Medicine Act S. 1315-Drug Price Competition Act of 2009 H.R. 1548 - Pathway for Biosimilars Act
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MICHAEL JOSEPH AYOTTE | — |
| TRACY BARONI ALLMON | — |
| HEATHER CUTLER | — |
| RUSSELL CONWELL RING | — |
| CHRISTINE SIMMON | — |
| WENDY SUSSMAN | — |
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.