| LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
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2450 N STREET, NW
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WASHINGTON
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DC
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20037
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USA
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| TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year |
2011
| Q1 (1/1 - 3/31) | Q2 (4/1 - 6/30) | Q3 (7/1 - 9/30) | Q4 (10/1 - 12/31) |
9. Check if this filing amends a previously filed version of this report
| 10. Check if this is a Termination Report | Termination Date |
| 11. No Lobbying Issue Activity |
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| Provide a good faith estimate, rounded to the nearest $10,000, of all lobbying related income from the client (including all payments to the registrant by any other entity for lobbying activities on behalf of the client). | 14. REPORTING Check box to indicate expense accounting method. See instructions for description of options. | ||||||||
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Reporting amounts using LDA definitions only
Method B. Reporting amounts under section 6033(b)(8) of the Internal Revenue Code Method C. Reporting amounts under section 162(e) of the Internal Revenue Code |
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Digitally Signed By: David B. Moore, Senior Director, Government Relations
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04/19/2011
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LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code ANI
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issue: Support the use of chimpanzees in biomedical research.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
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Tannaz
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Rasouli
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code BUD
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 1 [P.L. 111-5], American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, Division A, Title VIII
Issues: Role of medical schools and teaching hospitals in the economic stimulus and recovery. Title VII and VIII health professions training, National Health Service Corps, health information technology (Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology).
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, White House Office, Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Agency for Health Care Policy & Research, Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
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Atul
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Grover
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M.D.
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Matthew
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Shick
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Tannaz
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Rasouli
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Travis
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Crytzer
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Shannon
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Curtis
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J.D.
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Clark
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Thomason
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Len
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Marquez
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Christiane A.
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Mitchell
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code BUD
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 1, Full-Year continuing Appropriations Act, 2011, Division B, Title VIII
S. Amdt. 149, Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011, Division B, Title VIII
P.L. 112-4, 5th Continuing Resolution
P.L. 112-6, 6th Continuing Resolution
Issues: Support funding for National Institutes of Health (NIH), Title VII & Title VIII health professions and nursing education programs, stem cell research, Agency for Health Care Research and Quality, National Health Service Corps, CDC's National Center for Health Statistics, and Children's Hospitals graduate medical education (GME). Clarifying eligibility for Area Health Education Centers under Title VII of the Public Health Service Act.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, White House Office, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Agency for Health Care Policy & Research, Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
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Tannaz
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Rasouli
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David B.
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Moore
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Shannon
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Curtis
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J.D.
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Clark
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Thomason
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Matthew
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Shick
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Christiane A.
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Mitchell
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code BUD
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 1, Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011, Division B, Title X
S. Amdt. 149, Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011, Division B, Title X
P.L. 112-4, 5th Continuing Resolution
P.L. 112-6, 6th Continuing Resolution
Issues: Support funding for Veterans Affairs medical research, research infrastructure, and health care.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Veterans Affairs - Dept of (VA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
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Matthew
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Shick
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code BUD
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 1, Full-Year continuing Appropriations Act, 2011, Division B, Title III
S. Amdt. 149, Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011, Division B, Title III
P.L. 112-4, 5th Continuing Resolution
P.L. 112-6, 6th Continuing Resolution
Issue: Support funding for the National Science Foundation.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
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Tannaz
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Rasouli
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Shannon
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Curtis
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J.D.
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code BUD
16. Specific lobbying issues
President's FY 2012 Budget Request
Issue: Support funding for National Institutes of Health (NIH), Title VII and VIII health professions and nursing education, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), National Health Service Corps, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; oppose
elimination of children's hospitals graduate medical education (GME).
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Office of Management & Budget (OMB), White House Office, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Agency for Health Care Policy & Research, Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
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David B.
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Moore
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Tannaz
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Rasouli
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Atul
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Grover
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M.D.
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Shannon
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Curtis
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J.D.
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Matthew
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Shick
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Christiane A.
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Mitchell
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code BUD
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issue: FY 2012 budget for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Research and Research Infrastructure
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
White House Office, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Veterans Affairs - Dept of (VA)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
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Matthew
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Shick
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code BUD
16. Specific lobbying issues
P.L. 111-148, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Sec. 4002 and Title V
H.R. 1217, To Repeal the Prevention and Public Health Fund
Issue: Support the Prevention and Public Health Fund
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
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Tannaz
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Rasouli
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Atul
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Grover
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M.D.
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code BUD
16. Specific lobbying issues
P.L. 111-148, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Title V and Section 10503.
Issue: Funding for Community Health Centers and the National Health Service Corps.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), White House Office
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
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Matthew
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Shick
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Christiane A.
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Mitchell
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Atul
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Grover
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M.D.
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code BUD
16. Specific lobbying issues
P.L. 111-148, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Sec. 4002
Issue: Allocation of Prevention and Public Health Fund, efforts to address physician shortages
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
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Tannaz
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Rasouli
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Atul
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Grover
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M.D.
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David B.
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Moore
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Christiane A.
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Mitchell
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code BUD
16. Specific lobbying issues
S. 493, SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act of 2011
Issue: Oppose increasing the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) set-aside for federal research agencies.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
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David B.
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Moore
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code BUD
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issue: Support authorization of federal funding for human embryonic stem cell research.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
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David B.
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Moore
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Atul
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Grover
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M.D.
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code CPT
16. Specific lobbying issues
S. 23/H.R. 1249, The America Invents Act.
Issue: Preserve intellectual property rights for medical schools and teaching hospitals, support first-inventor-to-file patent reform, oppose expansion of the prior user rights defense.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
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Matthew
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Shick
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David B.
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Moore
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code EDU
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues: Oppose elimination of graduate/professional student loan subsidies, increase graduate/professional subsidized Stafford loan limits, decrease graduate/professional Stafford loan interest rates, and maintain Perkins Loan benefits.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
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Matthew
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Shick
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code EDU
16. Specific lobbying issues
P.L. 111-148, Affordable Care Act, Sec. 5602
Issue: Negotiated Rulemaking on Designation of Medically Underserved Populations and Health Professional Shortage Areas.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
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Matthew
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Shick
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Atul
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Grover
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M.D.
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code EDU
16. Specific lobbying issues
Medical student loans reform bill proposal.
Issue: Reduce student loan interest rates, expand National Health Service Corps State Loan Repayment program, align Department of Education and Health Resources and Services Administration student loan programs.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
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Matthew
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Shick
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code HCR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Medical student loans reform bill proposal.
Issue: Reduce student loan interest rates, expand National Health Service Corps State Loan Repayment program, align Department of Education and Health Resources and Services Administration student loan programs.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
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Matthew
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Shick
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code HCR
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 1, Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011, Division B, Title VIII
S. Amdt. 149, Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011, Division B, Title VIII
P.L. 112-4, 5th Continuing Resolution
P.L. 112-6, 6th Continuing Resolution
Issues: Support funding for National Institutes of Health (NIH), Title VII & Title VIII health professions and nursing education programs, stem cell research, Agency for Health Care Research and Quality, National Health Service Corps, CDC's National Center for Health Statistics, and Children's Hospitals graduate medical education (GME). Clarifying eligibility for Area Health Education Centers under Title VII of the Public Health Service Act.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), Agency for Health Care Policy & Research, Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), White House Office
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
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Tannaz
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Rasouli
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David B.
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Moore
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Shannon
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Curtis
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J.D.
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Clark
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Thomason
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Matthew
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Shick
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Christiane A.
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Mitchell
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code HCR
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 1, Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011, Division B, Title X
S. Amdt. 149, Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011, Division B, Title X
P.L. 112-4, 5th Continuing Resolution
P.L. 112-6, 6th Continuing Resolution
Issues: Support funding for Veterans Affairs medical research, research infrastructure and health care.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Veterans Affairs - Dept of (VA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
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Matthew
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Shick
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code HCR
16. Specific lobbying issues
President's FY 2012 Budget Request
Issue: Support funding for National Institutes of Health (NIH), Title VII and VIII health professions and nursing education, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), National Health Service Corps, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; oppose
elimination of children's hospitals graduate medical education (GME).
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Office of Management & Budget (OMB), White House Office, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Agency for Health Care Policy & Research, Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
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David B.
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Moore
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Tannaz
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Rasouli
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Atul
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Grover
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M.D.
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Shannon
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Curtis
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J.D.
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Matthew
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Shick
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Christiane A.
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Mitchell
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code HCR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issue: FY 2012 budget for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Research and Research Infrastructure.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
White House Office, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Veterans Affairs - Dept of (VA)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
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Matthew
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Shick
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code HCR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Draft House legislation to increase Medicare support for GME
Issue: Medicare Resident Limits-Removing the cap on the number of residents Medicare will count when determining teaching hospitals' Medicare Direct Graduate Medical Education and Indirect Medical Education payments.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
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Atul
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Grover
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M.D.
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Christiane A.
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Mitchell
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Travis
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Crytzer
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Len
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Marquez
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Clark
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Thomason
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code HCR
16. Specific lobbying issues
P.L. 111-148, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Title V
Issues: Implementing provisions reauthorizing health professions education programs under Title VII of the Public Health Service Act, reauthorizing of National Health Service Corp, and revising of Health Professional Shortage Areas designation criteria and methodology.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), White House Office, Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
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David B.
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Moore
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Matthew
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Shick
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Tannaz
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Rasouli
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Shannon
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Curtis
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J.D.
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Atul
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Grover
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M.D.
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Christiane A.
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Mitchell
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code HCR
16. Specific lobbying issues
P.L. 111-148, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Title V and Section 10503.
Issue: Funding for Community Health Centers and the National Health Service Corps.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), White House Office, Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
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Matthew
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Shick
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Christiane A.
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Mitchell
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code HCR
16. Specific lobbying issues
P.L. 111-148, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Title IV
Issue: Addressing disparities in health care through Healthy People 2020.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
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Tannaz
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Rasouli
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Atul
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Grover
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M.D.
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David B.
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Moore
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code HCR
16. Specific lobbying issues
P.L. 111-5, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, Division A, Title VIII
Issue: Role of medical schools and teaching hospitals in the economic stimulus and recovery. Title VII and VIII health professions training, National Health Service Corps, health information technology (HIT) incentive payments.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Agency for Health Care Policy & Research, White House Office, Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
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Atul
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Grover
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M.D.
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Matthew
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Shick
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Tannaz
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Rasouli
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Travis
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Crytzer
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Shannon
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Curtis
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J.D.
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Christiane A.
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Mitchell
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Len
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Marquez
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code HCR
16. Specific lobbying issues
P.L. 111-148, Affordable Care Act, Sec. 5602
Issue: Negotiated Rulemaking on Designation of Medically Underserved Populations and Health Professional Shortage Areas.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
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Matthew
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Shick
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Atul
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Grover
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M.D.
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code HCR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues: Clarify that multi-hospital systems are eligible for American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Medicare and Medicaid incentive payments on a hospital-by-hospital basis.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS),
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
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Christiane A.
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Mitchell
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Len
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Marquez
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Clark
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Thomason
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Atul
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Grover
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M.D.
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Travis
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Crytzer
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code HCR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issue: Oppose changes to Medicare's "72-Hour Rule"
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
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Christiane A.
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Mitchell
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Atul
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Grover
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M.D.
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Len
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Marquez
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code HCR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues: President Obama's FY 2012 Budget Proposal Medicare, Medicaid, DSH, and CHIP payments.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
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Christiane A.
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Mitchell
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Len
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Marquez
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Clark
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Thomason
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Atul
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Grover
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M.D.
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code HCR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issue: Support languague directing Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to consider Graduate Medical Education (GME) affiliation agreements when identifying unused residency slots under the redistribution program.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
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Len
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Marquez
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Travis
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Crytzer
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Christiane A.
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Mitchell
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Atul
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Grover
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M.D.
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Clark
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Thomason
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code HCR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issue: Medicare Physician Payment Reform
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE,
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
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Len
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Marquez
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Travis
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Crytzer
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Christiane A.
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Mitchell
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Clark
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Thomason
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Atul
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Grover
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M.D.
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code HCR
16. Specific lobbying issues
P.L. 111-148, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Section 4002 and Title V
H.R. 1217, To repeal the Prevention and Public Health Fund.
Issue: Prevention and public health workforce development and support through the Prevention and Public Health Fund
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
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Tannaz
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Rasouli
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Atul
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Grover
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M.D.
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Christiane A.
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Mitchell
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code HCR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issue: Support authorization of federal funding for human embryonic stem cell research.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
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David B.
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Moore
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Atul
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Grover
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M.D.
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code HCR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issue: Address workforce shortage & Primary Care workforce development.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
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Tannaz
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Rasouli
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Christiane A.
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Mitchell
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Atul
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Grover
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M.D.
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code HCR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issue: Implementation of Teaching Health Center Graduate Medical Education program under section 340G of the Public Health Service Act
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
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Tannaz
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Rasouli
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Len
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Marquez
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Christiane A.
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Mitchell
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Atul
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Grover
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M.D.
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code HCR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issue: Geographic variations in Medicare spending on hospital and physician services
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, White House Office
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
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Christiane A.
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Mitchell
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Atul
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Grover
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M.D.
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Len
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Marquez
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Travis
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Crytzer
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code IMM
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issue: H-1B visa numerical cap exemptions for non-profit teaching hospitals affiliated with medical schools.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Labor - Dept of (DOL)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
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Matthew
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Shick
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code LAW
16. Specific lobbying issues
No activity.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
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David B.
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Moore
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Matthew
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Shick
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code MMM
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issue: Medicare Physician Payment Reform
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
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Len
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Marquez
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Travis
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Crytzer
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Christiane A.
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Mitchell
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Clark
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Thomason
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Atul
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Grover
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code MMM
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issue: Support languague directing CMS to consider Graduate Medical Education (GME) affiliation agreements when identifying unused residency slots under the redistribution program.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
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Len
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Marquez
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Travis
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Crytzer
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Christiane A.
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Mitchell
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Atul
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Grover
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M.D.
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Clark
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Thomason
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code MMM
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issue: Support Medicare and Medicaid Payments Incentives for health information technology (HIT) adoption by Hospital-Based Eligible Professionals.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
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Len
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Marquez
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Travis
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Crytzer
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Christiane A.
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Mitchell
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Atul
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Grover
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M.D.
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Clark
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Thomason
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code MMM
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issue: To preserve Medicare Direct Graduate Medical Education payments to teaching hospitals.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
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Atul
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Grover
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M.D.
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Christiane A.
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Mitchell
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Travis
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Crytzer
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Len
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Marquez
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Clark
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Thomason
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code MMM
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issue: To preserve Medicare Indirect Graduate Medical Education (IME) payments to teaching hospitals.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
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Atul
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Grover
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M.D.
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Christiane A.
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Mitchell
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Travis
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Crytzer
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Len
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Marquez
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Clark
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Thomason
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code MMM
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issue: Oppose changes to Medicare's "72-Hour Rule"
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
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Christiane A.
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Mitchell
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Atul
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Grover
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M.D.
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Len
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Marquez
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code MMM
16. Specific lobbying issues
Draft House legislation to increase Medicare support for GME
Issue: Medicare Resident Limits-Removing the cap on the number of residents Medicare will count when determining teaching hospitals' Medicare Direct Graduate Medical education and Indirect Medical Education payments.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
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Atul
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Grover
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M.D.
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Christiane A.
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Mitchell
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Travis
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Crytzer
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Len
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Marquez
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Clark
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Thomason
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code MMM
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issue: Oppose Graduate Medical Education recommendations in report of National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Office of Management & Budget (OMB), U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
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Len
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Marquez
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Clark
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Thomason
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Atul
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Grover
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M.D.
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Christiane A.
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Mitchell
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code MMM
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues: President Obama's FY 2012 Budget Proposal Medicare, Medicaid, DSH, and CHIP payments
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE,
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
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Christiane A.
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Mitchell
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Len
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Marquez
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Clark
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Thomason
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Atul
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Grover
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M.D.
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code MMM
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issue: Geographic variations in Medicare spending on hospital and physician services.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, White House Office
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
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Christiane A.
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Mitchell
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Atul
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Grover
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M.D.
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Len
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Marquez
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Travis
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Crytzer
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code MMM
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues: Clarify that multi-hospital systems are eligible for American Recovery and Reinvestment act (ARRA) Medicare and Medicaid incentive payments on a hospital-by-hospital basis.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Christiane A.
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Mitchell
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Len
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Marquez
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Atul
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Grover
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M.D.
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Clark
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Thomason
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Travis
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Crytzer
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code MMM
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issue: Implementation of Teaching Health Center Graduate Medical Education program under section 340G of the Public Health Service Act.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Tannaz
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Rasouli
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Len
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Marquez
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Christiane A.
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Mitchell
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Atul
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Grover
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M.D.
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code SCI
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 1, Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011, Division B, Title VIII
S. Amdt. 149, Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011, Division B, Title VIII
P.L. 112-4, 5th Continuing Resolution
P.L. 112-6, 6th Continuing Resolution
Issues: Support funding for the National Institutes of Health, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, and stem cell research.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Natl Institutes of Health (NIH)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
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Tannaz
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Rasouli
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David B.
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Moore
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Atul
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Grover
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M.D.
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Shannon
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Curtis
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code SCI
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 1, Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011, Division B, Title III
S. Amdt. 149, Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011, Division B, Title III
P.L. 112-4, 5th Continuing Resolution
P.L. 112-6, 6th Continuing Resolution
Issue: Support funding for National Science Foundation.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Tannaz
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Rasouli
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Shannon
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Curtis
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J.D.
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code SCI
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 1, Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011, Division B, Title X
S. Amdt. 149, Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011, Division B, Title X
P.L. 112-4, 5th Continuing Resolution
P.L. 112-6, 6th Continuing Resolution
Issues: Support funding for Veterans Affairs medical research, research infrastructure, and health care.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Veterans Affairs - Dept of (VA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Matthew
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Shick
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code SCI
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issue: FY 2012 budget for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Research and Research Infrastructure.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
White House Office, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Veterans Affairs - Dept of (VA)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Matthew
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Shick
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code SCI
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issue: Support authorization of federal funding for human embryonic stem cell research.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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David B.
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Moore
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Atul
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Grover
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M.D.
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code SCI
16. Specific lobbying issues
S. 493, SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act of 2011.
Issue: Oppose increasing the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) set-aside for federal research agencies.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
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David B.
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Moore
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code SCI
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issue: Support the use of chimpanzees in biomedical research.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
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TAnnaz
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Rasouli
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code SCI
16. Specific lobbying issues
FY 2012 President's Budget Request
Issue: Support funding for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ).
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Office of Management & Budget (OMB), White House Office, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Agency for Health Care Policy & Research
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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David B.
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Moore
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Tannaz
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Rasouli
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Atul
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Grover
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M.D.
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Shannon
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Curtis
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J.D.
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code SCI
16. Specific lobbying issues
S. 23/H.R. 1249, The America Invents Act.
Issue: Preserve intellectual property rights for medical schools and teaching hospitals, support first-inventor-to-file patent reform, oppose expansion of the prior user rights defense.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
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Matthew
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Shick
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David B.
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Moore
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code VET
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 1, Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011, Division B, Title X
S. Amdt. 149, Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011, Division B, Title X
P.L. 112-4, 5th Continuing Resolution
P.L. 112-6, 6th Continuing Resolution
Issues: Support funding for Veterans Affairs medical research, research infrastructure, and health care.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Veterans Affairs - Dept of (VA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
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Matthew
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Shick
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code VET
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issue: FY 2012 budget for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Research and Research Infrastructure.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
White House Office, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Veterans Affairs - Dept of (VA)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
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Matthew
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Shick
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
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