1st Quarter - Report

OSF HEALTHCARE SYSTEM for OSF HEALTHCARE SYSTEM

Firm
Client
Income
—
Expenses
$110,000
Expense method
A: Lobbying Disclosure Act definitions

What was lobbied

2 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.

Health Issues HCR

Requested support for 3 appropriations projects: first project is to fund equipment for a simulation lab, partnering with the local community college, in Escanaba, MI, second project is to fund equipment for a simulation lab, partnering with the University of Illinois College of Medicine, in Peoria, IL, third project is to fund equipment for a community FQHC in Galesburg, IL. Also discussed the current state of the health care reform bill. We asked for differentiation to be made between private and hospital based nursing home payments. We asked for support of S. 1171/H.R. 2692 Critical Access Flexibility Act of 2009 to restore the states ability to waive Medicares proximity rules and award CAH status.

LobbyistCovered position, as disclosed
TARA D CANTY —

Contacted: Labor, Dept of (DOL); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; White House Office; SENATE

Bills named: S. 1171 (111th), H.R. 2692 (111th)

Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace LBR

We ask that during the reauthorization of the Workforce Investment Act, consideration is made for locally driven and delivered services. The local approach to workforce development provides the flexibility and autonomy to respond quickly to local needs and the ability to collaborate with State, regional and local partners.

LobbyistCovered position, as disclosed
KAREN BROWN New —
DAVID SCHERTZ —

Contacted: White House Office; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE; Labor, Dept of (DOL)

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.