AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION for AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION
What was lobbied
3 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Health Issues HCR
HR 1385: (DOC Access Act of 2023) This bill prohibits private health insurance plans from setting rates for items and services, except for dental cleanings, provided by a doctor of optometry, of dental surgery, or of dental medicine for which the plan does not pay a substantial amount. S. 1424:(DOC Access Act of 2023) This bill prohibits private health insurance plans from setting rates for items and services, except for dental cleanings, provided by a doctor of optometry, of dental surgery, or of dental medicine for which the plan does not pay a substantial amount. S.4083: The Contact Lens Prescription Verification Modernization Act. The bill revised the requirements for the verification of prescriptions related to the purchase f contact lenses. Specifically, online sellers of prescription contact lenses must provide consumers with a method to transmit a digital copy of their prescriptions to such sellers. Online sellers also must encrypt protected health information they send by email. HR 2748: The Contact Lens Prescription Verification Modernization Act. The bill revised the requirements for the verification of prescriptions related to the purchase f contact lenses. Specifically, online sellers of prescription contact lenses must provide consumers with a method to transmit a digital copy of their prescriptions to such sellers. Online sellers also must encrypt protected health information they send by email. S. 3393: SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act. This bill seeks to modify various grants, programs and activities that address substance use and misuse as well as modify provisions related to scheduling of controlled substances. The bill will also make a requirement that Medicaid programs cover medication-assisted treatments for individuals with substance use disorders permanent. HR 4531: SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act. This bill seeks to modify various grants, programs and activities that address substance use and misuse as well as modify provisions related to scheduling of controlled substances. The bill will also make a requirement that Medicaid programs cover medication-assisted treatments for individuals with substance use disorders permanent.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| RUTH ELLEN HAZDOVAC | — |
| JON HYMES | — |
| MATT WILLETTE | — |
Veterans VET
S. 10: VA CLINICIAN APPRECIATION, RECRUITMENT, EDUCATION, EXPANSION, AND RETENTION SUPPORT (CAREERS) ACT - To improve the workforce of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. H.R. 8371, the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act - This bill will make certain improvements in the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| RUTH ELLEN HAZDOVAC | — |
| JON HYMES | — |
| MATT WILLETTE | — |
Medicare/Medicaid MMM
HR 2474: Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act: This bill modifies certain adjustments to payment amounts under the Medicare physician fee schedule. HR 6683: Preserving Senior's Access to Physicians Act of 2023: This will amend XVIII of the Social Security Act to increase support for Physicians and other practitioners in adjusting to Medicare payment changes. S. 4935 - Physician Fee Stabilization Act. This bill is to amend the Social Security Act to update the budget neutrality threshold under the Medicare physician Fee schedule.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| RUTH ELLEN HAZDOVAC | — |
| JON HYMES | — |
| MATT WILLETTE | — |
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