Preserve Medicare reimbursement for ultrasound services. Promoting ultrasound services with policymakers as a way to save the Medicare program money and increase patient safety;
Medicare Coverage and payment for machine/Learning and AI enabled algorithms, 30 minute virtual meeting organized by Advamed Imaging Division with Jonathan Blum, Principal Deputy CMS Administrator and Dr. Dora Hughes, Acting CMS Chief Medical Officer on March 29th;
Medicare pricing transparency and site-neutral payments;
FY 2024 Consolidated Appropriations Act, HR 4366/P.L. 118-42 - Medicare physician fee schedule conversion factor for 2024.
H.R. 6363, the Further Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, 2024, which provides fiscal year 2024 appropriations to Federal agencies through January 19, 2024;
Cybersecurity and medical devices - policies on hospital incentives and Implementation by FDA of language in Protecting and Transforming Cyber Health Care Act of 2022 or the PATCH Act of 2022
H.R. 6363, the Further Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, 2024, which provides fiscal year 2024 appropriations to Federal agencies through January 19, 2024;
NDAA 2024 Authorization and Report language requests regarding Patient safety and hospital acquired conditions in the military healthcare system, S. 822/H.R.2670 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024.
FY 2024 Appropriations for the Veterans Affairs Health Administration and Report language requests to House and Senate offices regarding Patient Safety and hospital acquired conditions in the VA medical centers. FY 2024 Consolidated Appropriations Act, H.R. 4366/P.L. 118-42.
FY 2024 Federal Funding for the ALT-ED Program at SAMSHA, FY 2024 Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, HR 2882/P.L. 118-47.
Duration: July 1, 2005
to
present
General Issues: Medicare/Medicaid , Science/Technology , Defense , Veterans , Health Issues , Trade (Domestic & Foreign) , Computer Industry , Taxation/Internal Revenue Code , Aviation/Aircraft/Airlines , Medical/Disease Research/Clinical Labs
Spending: about $2,090,000 (But it's complicated. Here's why.)
It can be tricky to figure out how much an organization spent on a particular lobbying engagement. The law only requires lobbyists to report the amount they were paid for federal lobbying each quarter rounded to the nearest $10,000—and if it's less than $3,000 in a given quarter (or less than $13,000 for organizations with in-house lobbyists), they don't have to disclose it at all. Plus, some organizations include spending that doesn’t belong in the report—for instance, money spent lobbying state governments or other legal work.
Agencies lobbied since 2005: U.S. Senate, House of Representatives, Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), U.S. Senate,, Veterans Affairs - Dept of (VA), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
Lobbyists
Lobbyists named here were listed on a filing related to this lobbying engagement. They may not be working on it now. Occasionally, a single lobbyist whose name is spelled two different ways on filings may be represented twice here.
Disclosures Filed
Once a lobbying engagement begins, the lobbyist or firm is required to file updates four times a year. Those updates sometimes change which lobbyists are involved or add new issues being discussed. When lobbyists stop working for a client, the firm is also supposed to file a report disclosing the end of the relationship.
1st Quarter, 2024
In Q1, Galileo Consulting Group, Inc. lobbied for SonoSite, a subsidiary of FUJIFILM (formerly SonoSite, Inc.) , earning $40,000. The report was filed on April 19.
Original Filing: 301567450.xml
Lobbying Issues
Preserve Medicare reimbursement for ultrasound services. Promoting ultrasound services with policymakers as a way to save the Medicare program money and increase patient safety;
Medicare Coverage and payment for machine/Learning and AI enabled algorithms, 30 minute virtual meeting organized by Advamed Imaging Division with Jonathan Blum, Principal Deputy CMS Administrator and Dr. Dora Hughes, Acting CMS Chief Medical Officer on March 29th;
Medicare pricing transparency and site-neutral payments;
FY 2024 Consolidated Appropriations Act, HR 4366/P.L. 118-42 - Medicare physician fee schedule conversion factor for 2024.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 6363, the Further Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, 2024, which provides fiscal year 2024 appropriations to Federal agencies through January 19, 2024;
Cybersecurity and medical devices - policies on hospital incentives and Implementation by FDA of language in Protecting and Transforming Cyber Health Care Act of 2022 or the PATCH Act of 2022
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 6363, the Further Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, 2024, which provides fiscal year 2024 appropriations to Federal agencies through January 19, 2024;
NDAA 2024 Authorization and Report language requests regarding Patient safety and hospital acquired conditions in the military healthcare system, S. 822/H.R.2670 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
FY 2024 Appropriations for the Veterans Affairs Health Administration and Report language requests to House and Senate offices regarding Patient Safety and hospital acquired conditions in the VA medical centers. FY 2024 Consolidated Appropriations Act, H.R. 4366/P.L. 118-42.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
FY 2024 Federal Funding for the ALT-ED Program at SAMSHA, FY 2024 Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, HR 2882/P.L. 118-47.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
4th Quarter, 2023
In Q4, Galileo Consulting Group, Inc. lobbied for SonoSite, a subsidiary of FUJIFILM (formerly SonoSite, Inc.) , earning $50,000. The report was filed on Jan. 18.
Original Filing: 301528532.xml
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 6363, the Further Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, 2024, which provides fiscal year 2024 appropriations to Federal agencies through January 19, 2024;
Preserve Medicare reimbursement for ultrasound services. Promoting ultrasound services with policymakers as a way to save the Medicare program money and increase patient safety;
Medicare Coverage and payment for machine/Learning and AI enabled algorithms;
Medicare pricing transparency and site-neutral payments.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 6363, the Further Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, 2024, which provides fiscal year 2024 appropriations to Federal agencies through January 19, 2024;
Cybersecurity and medical devices - policies on hospital incentives and Implementation by FDA of language in Protecting and Transforming Cyber Health Care Act of 2022 or the PATCH Act of 2022
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 6363, the Further Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, 2024, which provides fiscal year 2024 appropriations to Federal agencies through January 19, 2024;
NDAA 2024 Authorization and Report language requests regarding Patient safety and hospital acquired conditions in the military healthcare system, S. 822/H.R.2670 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 6363, the Further Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, 2024, which provides fiscal year 2024 appropriations to Federal agencies through January 19, 2024, for the Veterans Affairs Health Administration and Report language requests to House and Senate offices regarding Patient Safety and hospital acquired conditions in the VA medical centers. H.R. 4366 and S. 2127.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
3rd Quarter, 2023
In Q3, Galileo Consulting Group, Inc. lobbied for SonoSite, a subsidiary of FUJIFILM (formerly SonoSite, Inc.) , earning $50,000. The report was filed on Oct. 19, 2023.
Original Filing: 301507269.xml
Lobbying Issues
FY2024 Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act (through 11/17/2023) H.R. 5860;
Preserve Medicare reimbursement for ultrasound services. Promoting ultrasound services with policymakers as a way to save the Medicare program money and increase patient safety;
Medicare Coverage and payment for machine/Learning and AI enabled algorithms;
Medicare pricing transparency and site-neutral payments.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
FY2024 Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act (through 11/17/2023) H.R. 5860;
Cybersecurity and medical devices - policies on hospital incentives and Implementation by FDA of language in Protecting and Transforming Cyber Health Care Act of 2022 or the PATCH Act of 2022
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
FY2024 Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act (through 11/17/2023) H.R. 5860;
NDAA 2024 Authorization and Report language requests regarding Patient safety and hospital acquired conditions in the military healthcare system, S. 822/H.R.2670 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
FY2024 Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act (through 11/17/2023) H.R. 5860 for the Veterans Affairs Health Administration and Report language requests to House and Senate offices regarding Patient Safety and hospital acquired conditions in the VA medical centers. H.R. 4366 and S. 2127.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
2nd Quarter, 2023
In Q2, Galileo Consulting Group, Inc. lobbied for SonoSite, a subsidiary of FUJIFILM (formerly SonoSite, Inc.) , earning $50,000. The report was filed on July 19, 2023.
Original Filing: 301481705.xml
Lobbying Issues
Preserve Medicare reimbursement for ultrasound services. Promoting ultrasound services with policymakers as a way to save the Medicare program money and increase patient safety;
Medicare Coverage and payment for machine/Learning and AI enabled algorithms;
Medicare pricing transparency and site-neutral payments.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Cybersecurity and medical devices - policies on hospital incentives and Implementation by FDA of language in Protecting and Transforming Cyber Health Care Act of 2022 or the PATCH Act of 2022
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
NDAA 2024 Authorization and Report language requests regarding Patient safety and hospital acquired conditions in the military healthcare system, S. 822/H.R.2670 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
FY 2024 Appropriations for the Veterans Affairs Health Administration and Report language requests to House and Senate offices regarding Patient Safety and hospital acquired conditions in the VA medical centers. H.R. 4366 and S. 2127.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
1st Quarter, 2023
Galileo Consulting Group, Inc. amended a lobbying report for representation of SonoSite, a subsidiary of FUJIFILM (formerly SonoSite, Inc.) in Q12023 on April 17, 2023.
Original Filing: 301453702.xml
Lobbying Issues
Preserve Medicare reimbursement for ultrasound services. Promoting ultrasound services with policymakers as a way to save the Medicare program money and increase patient safety.
Medicare Coverage and payment for machine/Learning and AI enabled algorithms.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Cybersecurity and medical devices - policies on hospital incentives and Implementation by FDA of language in Protecting and Transforming Cyber Health Care Act of 2022 or the PATCH Act of 2022
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
NDAA 2024 Authorization and Report language requests regarding Patient safety and hospital acquired conditions in the military healthcare system.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
FY 2024 Appropriations for the Veterans Affairs Health Administration and Report language requests to House and Senate offices regarding Patient Safety and hospital acquired conditions in the VA medical centers.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Meeting on March 22, 2023 with staff for the USTR regarding trade issues for companies that manufacturer in the United States.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Trade (Domestic & Foreign)
1st Quarter, 2023
In Q1, Galileo Consulting Group, Inc. lobbied for SonoSite, a subsidiary of FUJIFILM (formerly SonoSite, Inc.) , earning $50,000. The report was filed on April 17, 2023.
Original Filing: 301453482.xml
Lobbying Issues
Preserve Medicare reimbursement for ultrasound services. Promoting ultrasound services with policymakers as a way to save the Medicare program money and increase patient safety.
Medicare Coverage and payment for machine/Learning and AI enabled algorithms.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Cybersecurity and medical devices - policies on hospital incentives and Implementation by FDA of language in Protecting and Transforming Cyber Health Care Act of 2022 or the PATCH Act of 2022
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
NDAA 2024 Authorization and Report language requests regarding Patient safety and hospital acquired conditions in the military healthcare system.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
FY 2024 Appropriations for the Veterans Affairs Health Administration and Report language requests to House and Senate offices regarding Patient Safety and hospital acquired conditions in the VA medical centers.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Meeting on March 22, 2023 with staff for the USTR regarding trade issues for companies that manufacturer in the United States.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Trade (Domestic & Foreign)
4th Quarter, 2022
In Q4, Galileo Consulting Group, Inc. lobbied for SonoSite, a subsidiary of FUJIFILM (formerly SonoSite, Inc.) , earning $40,000. The report was filed on Jan. 19, 2023.
Original Filing: 301432175.xml
Lobbying Issues
Preserve Medicare reimbursement for ultrasound services. Promoting ultrasound services with policymakers as a way to save the Medicare program money and increase patient safety. H.R. 8800 - Supporting Medicare Providers Act of 2022 and HR 2617 - Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 - Medicare section on physician payment update for CY 2023 and CY 2024
Medicare Coverage and payment for machine/Learning and AI enabled algorithms
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
FDA Re-authorization of User Fees Legislation - H.R.7667 - 117th Congress (2021-2022) Food and Drug Amendments of 2022 and S.4348 - 117th Congress (2021-2022) FDASLA Act of 2022
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Cybersecurity and medical devices - policies on hospital incentives and H.R.7084/S.3983 Protecting and Transforming Cyber Health Care Act of 2022 or the PATCH Act of 2022 and HR 2617 - Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 - FDA section and inclusion of PATCH Act Language
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
3rd Quarter, 2022
In Q3, Galileo Consulting Group, Inc. lobbied for SonoSite, a subsidiary of FUJIFILM (formerly SonoSite, Inc.) , earning $40,000. The report was filed on Oct. 17, 2022.
Original Filing: 301405301.xml
Lobbying Issues
Preserve Medicare reimbursement for ultrasound services; Promoting ultrasound services with policymakers as a way to save the Medicare program money and increase patient safety; H.R. 8800 - Supporting Medicare Providers Act of 2022
Medicare Coverage and payment for machine learning and AI enabled algorithms
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
FDA Re-authorization of User Fees Legislation - H.R. 7667 (117), Food and Drug Amendments of 2022 and S. 4348 (117), FDASLA Act of 2022
H.R. 6833- Making Continuing Appropriations for FY 2023 and for Other Purposes
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Cybersecurity and medical devices - policies on hospital incentives and H.R. 7084/S. 3983 Protecting and Transforming Cyber Health Care Act of 2022 or the PATCH Act of 2022
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
2nd Quarter, 2022
In Q2, Galileo Consulting Group, Inc. lobbied for SonoSite, a subsidiary of FUJIFILM (formerly SonoSite, Inc.) , earning $40,000. The report was filed on July 20, 2022.
Original Filing: 301388411.xml
Lobbying Issues
Preserve Medicare reimbursement for ultrasound services. Promoting ultrasound services with policymakers as a way to save the Medicare program money and increase patient safety.
Medicare Coverage and payment for machine/Learning and AI enabled algorithms
Medicare Proposed Physician Fee Schedule Payments for Office-based services - Clinical Labor Update, Clinical Labor Update, Reps. Rush and Bilirakis Letter to House leadership, House Tri-Caucus Letter to Leadership, Meetings with Members of the Ways and Means and Energy and Commerce Committees and Senate Finance Committee
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Cybersecurity and medical devices - policies on hospital incentives and HR 7084/S.3983 Protecting and Transforming Cyber Health Care Act of 2022 or the PATCH Act of 2022
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Tariffs on Products coming in from China
Supply chain and Semiconductors Shortage
Supply chain and Lithium batteries
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Trade (Domestic & Foreign)
Lobbying Issues
FDA Re-authorization of User Fees Legislation - H.R.7667 - 117th Congress (2021-2022) Food and Drug Amendments of 2022; S.4348 - 117th Congress (2021-2022) FDASLA Act of 2022
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
1st Quarter, 2022
In Q1, Galileo Consulting Group, Inc. lobbied for SonoSite, a subsidiary of FUJIFILM (formerly SonoSite, Inc.) , earning $40,000. The report was filed on April 18, 2022.
Original Filing: 301359484.xml
Lobbying Issues
Preserve Medicare reimbursement for ultrasound services. Promoting ultrasound services with policymakers as a way to save the Medicare program money and increase patient safety.
Medicare Proposed Physician Fee Schedule Payments for Office-based services - Clinical Labor Update, Clinical Labor Update, Reps. Rush and Bilirakis Letter to House leadership, House Tri-Caucus Letter to Leadership, Meetings with Members of the Ways and Means and Energy and Commerce Committees and Senate Finance Committee
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Cybersecurity and medical devices - policies on hospital incentives and HR 7084/S.3983 Protecting and Transforming Cyber Health Care Act of 2022 or the PATCH Act of 2022
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Tariffs on Products coming in from China
Supply chain and Semiconductors Shortage
Supply chain and Lithium batteries
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Trade (Domestic & Foreign)
Lobbying Issues
Proposed CURES 2.0 Legislation - Medicare Coverage and payment for machine/Learning and AI enabled algorithms
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
4th Quarter, 2021
In Q4, Galileo Consulting Group, Inc. lobbied for SonoSite, a subsidiary of FUJIFILM (formerly SonoSite, Inc.) , earning $40,000. The report was filed on Jan. 16, 2022.
Original Filing: 301323612.xml
Lobbying Issues
Preserve Medicare reimbursement for ultrasound services. Promoting ultrasound services with policymakers as a way to save the Medicare program money and increase patient safety.
Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Payments for 2022 - Update to the Conversion Factor, S. 610 Protecting Medicare and American Farmers from Sequester Cuts Act
Medicare Proposed Physician Fee Schedule Payments for Office-based services - Clinical Labor Update, Clinical Labor Update, Reps. Rush and Bilirakis Letter to House leadership, House Tri-Caucus Letter to Leadership, Meetings with Members of the Ways and Means and Energy and Commerce Committees and Senate Finance Committee
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Cybersecurity and medical devices - policies on hospital incentives
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Tariffs on Products coming in from China
Supply chain and Semiconductors Shortage
Supply chain and Lithium batteries
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Trade (Domestic & Foreign)
Lobbying Issues
Proposed CURES 2.0 Legislation - Medicare Coverage and payment for machine/Learning and AI enabled algorithms
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
3rd Quarter, 2021
In Q3, Galileo Consulting Group, Inc. lobbied for SonoSite, a subsidiary of FUJIFILM (formerly SonoSite, Inc.) , earning $40,000. The report was filed on Oct. 20, 2021.
Original Filing: 301308910.xml
Lobbying Issues
Preserve Medicare reimbursement for ultrasound services; Promoting ultrasound services with policymakers as a way to save the Medicare program money and increase patient safety.
Medicare Proposed Physician Fee Schedule Payments for Office-based services - Clinical Labor Update, Reps. Rush and Bilirakis Letter to CMS, meetings with Members of the Ways and Means and Energy and Commerce Committees and Senate Finance Committee
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Cybersecurity and medical devices - policies on hospital incentives
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Tariffs on Products coming in from China
Supply chain and Semiconductors Shortage
Supply chain and Lithium batteries
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Trade (Domestic & Foreign)
2nd Quarter, 2021
In Q2, Galileo Consulting Group, Inc. lobbied for SonoSite, a subsidiary of FUJIFILM (formerly SonoSite, Inc.) , earning $40,000. The report was filed on July 20, 2021.
Original Filing: 301291567.xml
Lobbying Issues
Preserve Medicare reimbursement for ultrasound services; promote ultrasound services with policymakers as a way to save the Medicare program money and increase patient safety
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Cybersecurity and medical devices - policies on hospital incentives
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Tariffs on products from China
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Trade (Domestic & Foreign)
1st Quarter, 2021
In Q1, Galileo Consulting Group, Inc. lobbied for SonoSite, a subsidiary of FUJIFILM (formerly SonoSite, Inc.) , earning $40,000. The report was filed on April 20, 2021.
Original Filing: 301266294.xml
Lobbying Issues
-- Preserve Medicare reimbursement for ultrasound services; promote ultrasound services with policymakers as a way to save the Medicare program money and increase patient safety
-- H.R. 1868: To prevent across-the-board direct spending cuts, and for other purposes - Extends a suspension of Medicare sequestration and makes other technical changes to Medicare payments and Medicaid eligibility
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Cybersecurity and medical devices
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Tariffs on products from China
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Trade (Domestic & Foreign)
Lobbying Issues
-- H.R. 1319 - American Rescue Plan Act of 2021: COVID-19 policies and funding
-- FY 2022 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies, Appropriations: Report language regarding artificial intelligence enabled medical devices
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
4th Quarter, 2020
In Q4, Galileo Consulting Group, Inc. lobbied for SonoSite, a subsidiary of FUJIFILM (formerly SonoSite, Inc.) , earning $40,000. The report was filed on Jan. 20, 2021.
Original Filing: 301241341.xml
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 133 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021: Preserve Medicare reimbursement for ultrasound services; promote ultrasound services with policymakers as a way to save the Medicare program money and increase patient safety
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Cybersecurity and medical devices
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Tariffs on products coming from China
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Trade (Domestic & Foreign)
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 133 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021: COVID-19 policies and resources for providers
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
3rd Quarter, 2020
In Q3, Galileo Consulting Group, Inc. lobbied for SonoSite, a subsidiary of FUJIFILM (formerly SonoSite, Inc.) , earning $40,000. The report was filed on Oct. 19, 2020.
Original Filing: 301216162.xml
Lobbying Issues
-- Preserve Medicare reimbursement for ultrasound services; promote ultrasound services with policymakers as a way to save the Medicare program money and increase patient safety.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
Lobbying Issues
-- Cybersecurity and medical devices.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
-- Tariffs on products coming from China.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Trade (Domestic & Foreign)
2nd Quarter, 2020
In Q2, Galileo Consulting Group, Inc. lobbied for SonoSite, a subsidiary of FUJIFILM (formerly SonoSite, Inc.) , earning $40,000. The report was filed on July 20, 2020.
Original Filing: 301197899.xml
Lobbying Issues
-- Preserve Medicare reimbursement for ultrasound services; promote ultrasound services with policymakers as a way to save the Medicare program money and increase patient safety.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
Lobbying Issues
-- H.R. 266 - Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act; H.R. 6800 - The Heroes Act: COVID-19 policies and funding.
-- Discussions with HHS regarding COVID-19 and the use of ultrasound to care for patients and the Strategic National Stockpile.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS)
Lobbying Issues
-- Tariffs on products from China.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Trade (Domestic & Foreign)
Lobbying Issues
-- Cybersecurity and medical devices.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
1st Quarter, 2020
In Q1, Galileo Consulting Group, Inc. lobbied for SonoSite, a subsidiary of FUJIFILM (formerly SonoSite, Inc.) , earning $40,000. The report was filed on April 20, 2020.
Original Filing: 301174660.xml
Lobbying Issues
-- Preserve Medicare reimbursement for ultrasound services; promote ultrasound services with policymakers as a way to save the Medicare program money and increase patient safety.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
Lobbying Issues
-- H.R. 748 / S. 3548 - CARES Act; H.R. 6201 - Family First Coronavirus Response Act; H.R. 6074 - Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020: COVID-19 Policies and Funding
-- FY 2021 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations: Opioid reduction through protocol institution
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
-- Tariffs on products from China.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Trade (Domestic & Foreign)
Lobbying Issues
-- Cybersecurity and medical devices.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
4th Quarter, 2019
In Q4, Galileo Consulting Group, Inc. lobbied for SonoSite, a subsidiary of FUJIFILM (formerly SonoSite, Inc.) , earning $40,000. The report was filed on Jan. 17, 2020.
Original Filing: 301110796.xml
Lobbying Issues
-- Preserve Medicare reimbursement for ultrasound services; promote ultrasound services with policymakers as a way to save the Medicare program money and increase patient safety.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
Lobbying Issues
-- H.R. 1865 - FY2020 Further Consolidated Appropriations Act (LHHSED, AG, Energy Water, Interior, Leg. Branch, MCVA, State-For. Ops, T-HUD): Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2020: Resources for medical equipment and opioid alternatives.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
-- H.R. 1158 - FY2020 Consolidated Appropriations Act (Defense, CJS, FSGG, Homeland Security): Discussions and education sessions regarding the repeal of the Medical Device Tax.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
-- H.R. 6 (115th Congress) - SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act: Implementation; alternatives to opioids.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
-- Tariffs on products from China.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Trade (Domestic & Foreign)
Lobbying Issues
-- Cybersecurity and medical devices.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
3rd Quarter, 2019
In Q3, Galileo Consulting Group, Inc. lobbied for SonoSite, a subsidiary of FUJIFILM (formerly SonoSite, Inc.) , earning $40,000. The report was filed on Oct. 21, 2019.
Original Filing: 301073562.xml
Lobbying Issues
-- Preserve Medicare reimbursement for ultrasound services; promote ultrasound services with policymakers as a way to save the Medicare program money and increase patient safety.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
Lobbying Issues
-- H.R. 2745 - Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2020 / H.R. 3055 - Commerce, Justice, Science, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, Interior, Environment, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2020: Resources for medical equipment and opioid alternatives.
-- FY 2018 (H.R. 1625 - Vehicle for Consolidated Appropriations Act 2018) and FY 2019 (H.R. 5895 - FY2019 Consolidated Appropriations Act) Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations bills: Oversight regarding monies appropriated to address the opioid crisis for the VA healthcare system.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
-- Discussions and education sessions regarding the repeal of the Medical Device Tax.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
-- H.R. 6 (115th Congress) - SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act: Implementation; alternatives to opioids.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
-- Tariffs on products from China.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Trade (Domestic & Foreign)
Lobbying Issues
-- Cybersecurity and medical devices.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
2nd Quarter, 2019
In Q2, Galileo Consulting Group, Inc. lobbied for SonoSite, a subsidiary of FUJIFILM (formerly SonoSite, Inc.) , earning $40,000. The report was filed on July 22, 2019.
Original Filing: 301058974.xml
Lobbying Issues
-- Preserve Medicare reimbursement for ultrasound services; promote ultrasound services with policymakers as a way to save the Medicare program money and increase patient safety
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
Lobbying Issues
-- H.R. 2745 - Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2020 / H.R. 3055 - Commerce, Justice, Science, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, Interior, Environment, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2020: Resources for medical equipment and opioid alternatives
-- FY 2018 (H.R. 1625 - Vehicle for Consolidated Appropriations Act 2018) and FY 2019 (H.R. 5895 - FY2019 Consolidated Appropriations Act) Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations bills: Oversight regarding monies appropriated to address the opioid crisis for the VA healthcare system
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
-- Discussions and education sessions regarding the repeal of the Medical Device Tax
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
-- H.R. 6 (115th Congress): SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act - Implementation; alternatives to opioids
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
-- Tariffs on products from China
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Trade (Domestic & Foreign)
Lobbying Issues
-- Cybersecurity and medical devices
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
1st Quarter, 2019
In Q1, Galileo Consulting Group, Inc. lobbied for SonoSite, a subsidiary of FUJIFILM (formerly SonoSite, Inc.) , earning $40,000. The report was filed on April 22, 2019.
Original Filing: 301037848.xml
Lobbying Issues
-- Preserve Medicare reimbursement for ultrasound services; promote ultrasound services with policymakers as a way to save the Medicare program money and increase patient safety.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
Lobbying Issues
-- FY 2020 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations bill - Resources for medical equipment and opioid alternatives
-- FY 2018 (H.R. 1625: Vehicle for Consolidated Appropriations Act 2018) and FY 2019 (H.R. 5895: FY2019 Consolidated Appropriations Act) Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations bills - Oversight regarding monies appropriated to address the opioid crisis for the VA healthcare system
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
-- Discussions and education sessions regarding the repeal of the Medical Device Tax.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
-- H.R. 6 (115th Congress): SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act - Implementation; alternatives to opioids
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
-- Tariffs on products from China
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Trade (Domestic & Foreign)
Lobbying Issues
-- Cybersecurity and medical devices
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
4th Quarter, 2018
In Q4, Galileo Consulting Group, Inc. lobbied for SonoSite, a subsidiary of FUJIFILM (formerly SonoSite, Inc.) , earning $40,000. The report was filed on Jan. 22, 2019.
Original Filing: 301017005.xml
Lobbying Issues
-- Preserve Medicare reimbursement for ultrasound services; promote ultrasound services as a means to lower Medicare costs and increase patient safety
-- Review of Final Rule regarding re-pricing of direct cost inputs for calculation of Medicare Physician Fee Schedule practice expense Relative Value Units (RVUs) for office payment -- follow up to congressional letter from Washington State Delegation to CMS
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
Lobbying Issues
-- Military Construction, Department of Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018 - Discussions regarding VA procurement system for expensive medical equipment and the need for reform and the implementation of the Kingdomware decision
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
-- Discussions and education sessions regarding the repeal of the Medical Device Tax
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
-- H.R. 6 - SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act: Alternatives to opioids
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
-- Tariffs on products from China
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Trade (Domestic & Foreign)
Lobbying Issues
-- Cybersecurity and medical devices
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
3rd Quarter, 2018
In Q3, Galileo Consulting Group, Inc. lobbied for SonoSite, a subsidiary of FUJIFILM (formerly SonoSite, Inc.) , earning $40,000. The report was filed on Oct. 19, 2018.
Original Filing: 300992589.xml
Lobbying Issues
-- Preserve Medicare reimbursement for ultrasound services; promote ultrasound services as a means to lower Medicare costs and increase patient safety
-- CY 2019 Proposed Medicare Physician Fee Schedule - proposal regarding re-pricing of direct cost inputs for calculation of Medicare Physician Free Schedule practice expense Relative Value Units (RVUs) for office payment; congressional letter to Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
Lobbying Issues
-- H.R. 5786 / S. 3024 - Military Construction, Department of Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019; H.R.5895 - FY2019 Consolidated Appropriations Act; H.R.6157 - Appropriations for DOD, Labor/HHS/Education and Continuing Appropriations for all other agencies: VA procurement system for expensive medical equipment and the need for reform, and the implementation of the Kingdomware decision
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
-- Repeal of the Medical Device Tax
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
-- H.R. 6 - SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act: Alternatives to opioids
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
-- Tariffs on products from China
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Trade (Domestic & Foreign)
2nd Quarter, 2018
In Q2, Galileo Consulting Group, Inc. lobbied for SonoSite, a subsidiary of FUJIFILM (formerly SonoSite, Inc.) , earning $40,000. The report was filed on July 20, 2018.
Original Filing: 300975203.xml
Lobbying Issues
-- Preserve Medicare reimbursement for ultrasound services. Promote ultrasound services as a means to lower Medicare costs and increase patient safety
-- Expansion of the Hospital Acquired Conditions Program
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
-- H.R. 2998 / S. 1557 - Military Construction, Department of Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018; H.R. 1625 - Vehicle for Consolidated Appropriations Act 2018: VA procurement system for expensive medical equipment and the need for reform, and the implementation of the Kingdomware decision
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
-- Repeal of the Medical Device Tax
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
-- H.R. 5197 / S. 2516 - Alternatives to Opioids (ALTO) in the Emergency Department Act
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
-- Tariffs on products from China
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Trade (Domestic & Foreign)
1st Quarter, 2018
In Q1, Galileo Consulting Group, Inc. lobbied for SonoSite, a subsidiary of FUJIFILM (formerly SonoSite, Inc.) , earning $40,000. The report was filed on April 19, 2018.
Original Filing: 300950017.xml
Lobbying Issues
-- Preserve Medicare reimbursement for ultrasound services. Promote ultrasound services as a means to lower Medicare costs and increase patient safety
-- Expansion of the Hospital Acquired Conditions Program
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 2998 / S. 1557 - Military Construction, Department of Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018; H.R. 1625 - Vehicle for Consolidated Appropriations Act 2018: VA procurement system for expensive medical equipment and the need for reform, and the implementation of the Kingdomware decision
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 1892 - Continuing Resolution: Repeal of the Medical Device Tax
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
-- H.R. 5197 / S. 2516 - Alternatives to Opioids (ALTO) in the Emergency Department Act
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
4th Quarter, 2017
In Q4, Galileo Consulting Group, Inc. lobbied for SonoSite, a subsidiary of FUJIFILM (formerly SonoSite, Inc.) , earning $40,000. The report was filed on Jan. 22, 2018.
Original Filing: 300935792.xml
Lobbying Issues
-- Preserve Medicare reimbursement for ultrasound services.
-- Promote ultrasound services as a means to lower Medicare costs and increase patient safety.
-- Expansion of the Hospital Acquired Conditions Program.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 2998 / S. 1557 - Military Construction, Department of Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018: VA procurement system for expensive medical equipment and the need for reform, and the implementation of the Kingdomware decision.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
H.J.Res. 123 / H.R. 1370 - Continuing Resolutions: Repeal of the Medical Device Tax.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
-- H.R. 1628 - American Health Care Act of 2017 / Senate Better Care Reconciliation Act of 2017: Essential benefits package, Medicaid expansion and coverage assistance.
-- H.R. 2430 / S. 934 - FDA Reauthorization Act of 2017
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
3rd Quarter, 2017
In Q3, Galileo Consulting Group, Inc. lobbied for SonoSite, a subsidiary of FUJIFILM (formerly SonoSite, Inc.) , earning $40,000. The report was filed on Oct. 20, 2017.
Original Filing: 300914158.xml
Lobbying Issues
-- Preserve Medicare reimbursement for ultrasound services.
-- Promote ultrasound services as a means to lower Medicare costs and increase patient safety.
-- Expansion of the Hospital Acquired Conditions Program.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 2998 / S. 1557 - Military Construction, Department of Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018: VA procurement system for expensive medical equipment and the need for reform, and the implementation of the Kingdomware decision.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Repeal of the Medical Device Tax.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
-- H.R. 1628 - American Health Care Act of 2017 / Senate Better Care Reconciliation Act of 2017: Essential benefits package, Medicaid expansion and coverage assistance.
-- H.R. 2430 / S. 934 - FDA Reauthorization Act of 2017
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
2nd Quarter, 2017
In Q2, Galileo Consulting Group, Inc. lobbied for SonoSite, a subsidiary of FUJIFILM (formerly SonoSite, Inc.) , earning $40,000. The report was filed on July 20, 2017.
Original Filing: 300897714.xml
Lobbying Issues
-- Preserve Medicare reimbursement for ultrasound services.
-- Promote ultrasound services as a means to lower Medicare costs and increase patient safety.
-- Expansion of the Hospital Acquired Conditions Program.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 2998 / S. 1557 - Military Construction, Department of Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018: VA procurement system for expensive medical equipment and the need for reform, and the implementation of the Kingdomware decision.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Repeal of the Medical Device Tax.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
-- H.R. 1628 - American Health Care Act of 2017 / Senate Better Care Reconciliation Act of 2017: Essential benefits package, Medicaid expansion and coverage assistance.
-- H.R. 2430 / S. 934 - FDA Reauthorization Act of 2017
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
1st Quarter, 2017
In Q1, Galileo Consulting Group, Inc. lobbied for SonoSite, a subsidiary of FUJIFILM (formerly SonoSite, Inc.) , earning $30,000. The report was filed on April 20, 2017.
Original Filing: 300873701.xml
Lobbying Issues
-- Preserve Medicare reimbursement for ultrasound services.
-- Promote ultrasound services as a means to lower Medicare costs and increase patient safety.
-- Expansion of the Hospital Acquired Conditions Program.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Military Construction, Department of Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018: VA procurement system for expensive medical equipment and the need for reform, and the implementation of the Kingdomware decision.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Repeal of the Medical Device Tax.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
-- H.R. 1628 - American Health Care Act of 2017: Essential benefits package, Medicaid expansion and coverage assistance.
-- Re-authorization of the FDA User Fee Agreement for Devices (Energy and Commerce and HELP Committee drafts)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
4th Quarter, 2016
In Q4, Galileo Consulting Group, Inc. lobbied for SonoSite, a subsidiary of FUJIFILM (formerly SonoSite, Inc.) , earning $30,000. The report was filed on Jan. 23, 2017.
Original Filing: 300857678.xml
Lobbying Issues
Preserve Medicare reimbursement for ultrasound services. Promote ultrasound services as a means to lower Medicare costs and increase patient safety.
H.R. 5273 - Helping Hospitals Improve Patient Care Act of 2016: Site neutral payment policies.
Expansion of the Hospital Acquired Conditions Program.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 4974 - Military Construction, Department of Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017: VA procurement system for expensive medical equipment and the need for reform, and the implementation of the Kingdomware decision.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Repeal of the Medical Device Tax.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
3rd Quarter, 2016
In Q3, Galileo Consulting Group, Inc. lobbied for SonoSite, a subsidiary of FUJIFILM (formerly SonoSite, Inc.) , earning $30,000. The report was filed on Oct. 20, 2016.
Original Filing: 300835817.xml
Lobbying Issues
Preserve Medicare reimbursement for ultrasound services. Promote ultrasound services as a means to lower Medicare costs and increase patient safety.
H.R. 5273 - Helping Hospitals Improve Patient Care Act of 2016: Site neutral payment policies.
Expansion of the Hospital Acquired Conditions Program.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 4974 - Military Construction, Department of Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017: VA procurement system for expensive medical equipment and the need for reform.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Repeal of the Medical Device Tax.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
2nd Quarter, 2016
In Q2, Galileo Consulting Group, Inc. lobbied for SonoSite, a subsidiary of FUJIFILM (formerly SonoSite, Inc.) , earning $30,000. The report was filed on July 20, 2016.
Original Filing: 300818148.xml
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 4441 - Aviation, Innovation, Reform and Reauthorization Act of 2016 / S. 2658 - FAA Reauthorization Act of 2016: Language regarding lithium batteries.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Aviation/Aircraft/Airlines
Lobbying Issues
Preserve Medicare reimbursement for ultrasound services. Promote ultrasound services as a means to lower Medicare costs and increase patient safety.
H.R. 5273 - Helping Hospitals Improve Patient Care Act of 2016: Site neutral payment policies.
Expansion of the Hospital Acquired Conditions Program.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 4974 - Military Construction, Department of Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017: VA procurement system for expensive medical equipment and the need for reform.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
1st Quarter, 2016
In Q1, Galileo Consulting Group, Inc. lobbied for SonoSite, a subsidiary of FUJIFILM (formerly SonoSite, Inc.) , earning $30,000. The report was filed on April 19, 2016.
Original Filing: 300796906.xml
Lobbying Issues
H.R.4441 - Aviation, Innovation, Reform and Reauthorization Act of 2016 / S.2658 - FAA Reauthorization Act of 2016: Language regarding lithium batteries.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Aviation/Aircraft/Airlines
Lobbying Issues
Preserve Medicare reimbursement for ultrasound services.
Promote ultrasound services as a means to lower Medicare costs and increase patient safety.
H.R.3291 - Medicare Crosswalk Hospital Code Development Act of 2015: Site neutral payment policies.
Expansion of the Hospital Acquired Conditions Program.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
FY 2017 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act: Department of Veterans Affairs procurement system for expensive medical equipment and the need for reform.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
4th Quarter, 2015
In Q4, Galileo Consulting Group, Inc. lobbied for SonoSite, a subsidiary of FUJIFILM (formerly SonoSite, Inc.) , earning $20,000. The report was filed on April 18, 2016.
Original Filing: 300793216.xml
Lobbying Issues
Preserve Medicare reimbursement for ultrasound services.
Promote ultrasound services as a means to lower Medicare costs and increase patient safety.
H.R.3291 - Medicare Crosswalk Hospital Code Development Act of 2015: Site neutral payment policies.
Expansion of the Hospital Acquired Conditions Program.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Department of Veterans Affairs procurement system for expensive medical equipment and the need for reform.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 2029 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016, House Amendment #2 (Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016): Repeal or delay of the Medicare Device Tax.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
3rd Quarter, 2015
In Q3, Galileo Consulting Group, Inc. lobbied for SonoSite, a subsidiary of FUJIFILM (formerly SonoSite, Inc.) , earning $20,000. The report was filed on Oct. 20, 2015.
Original Filing: 300764193.xml
Lobbying Issues
Preserve Medicare reimbursement for ultrasound services.
Promote ultrasound services as a means to lower Medicare costs and increase patient safety.
H.R.3291 - Medicare Crosswalk Hospital Code Development Act of 2015: Discussions regarding site neutral payment policies.
Meetings to discuss expanding the Hospital Acquired Conditions Program.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Communications regarding Department of Veterans Affairs procurement system for expensive medical equipment and the need for reform.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
2nd Quarter, 2015
In Q2, Galileo Consulting Group, Inc. lobbied for SonoSite, a subsidiary of FUJIFILM (formerly SonoSite, Inc.) , earning $20,000. The report was filed on July 19, 2015.
Original Filing: 300740328.xml
Lobbying Issues
Preserve Medicare reimbursement for ultrasound services.
Promote ultrasound services as a means to lower Medicare costs and increase patient safety.
H.R.2 - Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015.
Meetings to discuss site neutral payment policies.
Meetings to discuss expanding the Hospital Acquired Conditions Program to include two additional conditions in the proposed 2016 IPPS Rule.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Communications regarding Department of Veterans Affairs procurement system for expensive medical equipment and the need for reform.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
1st Quarter, 2015
In Q1, Galileo Consulting Group, Inc. lobbied for SonoSite, a subsidiary of FUJIFILM (formerly SonoSite, Inc.) , earning $20,000. The report was filed on April 20, 2015.
Original Filing: 300725463.xml
Lobbying Issues
Preserve Medicare reimbursement for ultrasound services.
Promote ultrasound services as a means to lower Medicare costs and increase patient safety.
H.R.2 - Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015.
Meetings to discuss site neutral payment policies.
Meetings to discuss expanding the Hospital Acquired Conditions Program to include two additional conditions in the proposed 2016 IPPS Rule.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Communications regarding Department of Veterans Affairs procurement system for expensive medical equipment and the need for reform.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
4th Quarter, 2014
In Q4, Galileo Consulting Group, Inc. lobbied for SonoSite, a subsidiary of FUJIFILM (formerly SonoSite, Inc.) , earning $20,000. The report was filed on Jan. 20, 2015.
Original Filing: 300707637.xml
Lobbying Issues
Support preservation of Medicare reimbursement for ultrasound services.
Promote ultrasound services as a means to lower Medicare costs and increase patient safety.
Meetings to discuss site neutral payment policies.
Meetings to discuss expanding the Hospital Acquired Conditions Program to include two additional conditions in the proposed 2016 IPPS Rule.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Communications regarding Department of Veterans Affairs procurement system for costly medical equipment and the need for reform.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
3rd Quarter, 2014
In Q3, Galileo Consulting Group, Inc. lobbied for SonoSite, a subsidiary of FUJIFILM (formerly SonoSite, Inc.) , earning $20,000. The report was filed on Oct. 20, 2014.
Original Filing: 300683738.xml
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 1146 - Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act of 2013: Legislation to amend the Public Health Service Act to require personnel who perform or plan the technical component of either medical imaging examinations or radiation therapy procedures for medical purposes to possess certain certification or licensure, effective January 1, 2014, and for other purposes.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Support preservation of Medicare reimbursement for ultrasound services.
Promote ultrasound services as a means to lower Medicare costs and increase patient safety.
H.R. 4015 / S. 2000 / S. 2110 / S. 2122 - SGR Repeal and Medicare Provider Payment Modernization Act of 2014: Legislation to replace the sustainable growth rate (SGR) formula and reform thee Medicare Physician Payment.
Meetings to discuss the CY 2015 Proposed Medicare Outpatient Fee Schedule and the proposals regarding packaging of ancillary services.
Meetings to discuss site neutral payment policies.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
S. 2260 - Expiring Provisions Improvement Reform and Efficiency (EXPIRE) Act of 2014: Medical Device Tax.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
Communications regarding Department of Veterans Affairs procurement system for costly medical equipment and the need for reform.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
2nd Quarter, 2014
In Q2, Galileo Consulting Group, Inc. lobbied for SonoSite, a subsidiary of FUJIFILM (formerly SonoSite, Inc.) , earning $30,000. The report was filed on July 20, 2014.
Original Filing: 300663920.xml
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 1146 - Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act of 2013: Legislation to amend the Public Health Service Act to require personnel who perform or plan the technical component of either medical imaging examinations or radiation therapy procedures for medical purposes to possess certain certification or licensure, effective January 1, 2014, and for other purposes.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Support preservation of Medicare reimbursement for ultrasound services.
Promote ultrasound services as a means to lower Medicare costs and increase patient safety.
H.R. 4015 / S. 2000 / S. 2110 / S. 2122 - SGR Repeal and Medicare Provider Payment Modernization Act of 2014: Legislation to replace the sustainable growth rate (SGR) formula and reform thee Medicare Physician Payment.
H.R. 4302 - Protecting Access to Medicare Act of 2014: Legislation to halt Medicare cuts to physician payments for 12 months, until April 1, 2015.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
S. 2260 - Expiring Provisions Improvement Reform and Efficiency (EXPIRE) Act of 2014: Medical Device Tax.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
Communications regarding Department of Veterans Affairs procurement system for costly medical equipment and the need for reform.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
1st Quarter, 2014
In Q1, Galileo Consulting Group, Inc. lobbied for SonoSite, a subsidiary of FUJIFILM (formerly SonoSite, Inc.) , earning $30,000. The report was filed on April 18, 2014.
Original Filing: 300641782.xml
Lobbying Issues
-- H.R. 1146 - Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act of 2013:
Legislation to amend the Public Health Service Act to require personnel who perform or plan the technical component of either
medical imaging examinations or radiation therapy procedures for medical purposes to possess certain certification or licensure, effective January 1, 2014, and for other purposes.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Senate,
Lobbying Issues
-- Support preservation of Medicare reimbursement for ultrasound services.
-- Promote ultrasound services as a means to lower Medicare costs and increase patient safety.
-- H.R. 4015 / S. 2000 / S. 2110 / S. 2122: Legislation to replace the sustainable growth rate (SGR) formula and reform the Medicare Physician Payment.
-- H.R. 4302 - Protecting Access to Medicare Act of 2014: Legislation to halt Medicare cuts to physician payments for 12 months, until April 1, 2015.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
-- Communications regarding Department of Veterans Affairs procurement system for costly medical equipment and the need for reform.
Agencies Lobbied
Veterans Affairs - Dept of (VA)
Lobbying Issues
-- Senate consideration of Expiring Provisions Improvement Reform and Efficiency (EXPIRE) Act of 2014: Medical Device Tax.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
4th Quarter, 2013
In Q4, Galileo Consulting Group, Inc. lobbied for SonoSite, a subsidiary of FUJIFILM (formerly SonoSite, Inc.) , earning $30,000. The report was filed on Jan. 22, 2014.
Original Filing: 300628332.xml
Lobbying Issues
-- H.R. 1146 - Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act of 2013:
Legislation to amend the Public Health Service Act to require personnel who perform or plan the technical component of either
medical imaging examinations or radiation therapy procedures for medical purposes to possess certain certification or licensure, effective January 1, 2014, and for other purposes.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Senate,
Lobbying Issues
-- Support preservation of Medicare reimbursement for ultrasound services.
-- Promote ultrasound services as a means to lower Medicare costs and increase patient safety.
-- H.R. 2810 - Medicare Patient Access and Quality Improvement Act of 2013 / S. __ - Original Bill to Repeal Sustainable Growth Rate System and to Consider Health Care Extenders: Legislation to replace the sustainable growth rate (SGR) formula and reform the Medicare Physician Payment.
-- Senate Amendment to H.J. Res. 59 - Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013 and Pathway to SGR Reform Act of 2013: Legislation to address the SGR until March 31, 2014.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
-- Communications regarding Department of Veterans Affairs procurement system for expensive medical equipment and need for reform.
Agencies Lobbied
Veterans Affairs - Dept of (VA)
Lobbying Issues
-- Senate Amendment to H.J. Res. 59 - Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013 and Pathway to SGR Reform Act of 2013: Medical Device Tax.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
3rd Quarter, 2013
In Q3, Galileo Consulting Group, Inc. lobbied for SonoSite, a subsidiary of FUJIFILM (formerly SonoSite, Inc.) , earning $30,000. The report was filed on Oct. 19, 2013.
Original Filing: 300601127.xml
Lobbying Issues
-- H.R. 1146 - Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act of 2013:
Legislation to amend the Public Health Service Act to require personnel who perform or plan the technical component of either
medical imaging examinations or radiation therapy procedures for medical purposes to possess certain certification or licensure, effective January 1, 2014, and for other purposes.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Senate,
Lobbying Issues
-- Support preservation of Medicare reimbursement for ultrasound services.
-- Promote ultrasound services as a means to lower Medicare costs and increase patient safety.
-- Communications regarding CY 2014 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and Hospital Outpatient Fee Schedule proposals that would reduce reimbursements for ultrasound procedures.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
-- Communications regarding Department of Veterans Affairs procurement system for expensive medical equipment and need for reform.
Agencies Lobbied
Veterans Affairs - Dept of (VA)
Lobbying Issues
-- H.R. 523 - Protect Medical Innovation Act of 2013: Legislation to amend the Internal Revenue Code to repeal the excise tax on medical device manufacturers and importers.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
2nd Quarter, 2013
In Q2, Galileo Consulting Group, Inc. lobbied for SonoSite, a subsidiary of FUJIFILM (formerly SonoSite, Inc.) , earning $30,000. The report was filed on July 22, 2013.
Original Filing: 300586253.xml
Lobbying Issues
-- H.R. 1146 - Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act of 2013:
Legislation to amend the Public Health Service Act to require personnel who perform or plan the technical component of either
medical imaging examinations or radiation therapy procedures for medical purposes to possess certain certification or licensure, effective January 1, 2014, and for other purposes.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Senate,
Lobbying Issues
-- Support preservation of Medicare reimbursement for ultrasound procedures.
-- Promote ultrasound services as a means to lower Medicare costs and increase patient safety.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
-- Communications regarding Department of Veterans Affairs procurement system for high dollar value medical equipment and strategies for reform.
Agencies Lobbied
Veterans Affairs - Dept of (VA)
1st Quarter, 2013
In Q1, Galileo Consulting Group, Inc. lobbied for SonoSite, a subsidiary of FUJIFILM (formerly SonoSite, Inc.) , earning $30,000. The report was filed on April 22, 2013.
Original Filing: 300564293.xml
Lobbying Issues
-- H.R. 1146 - Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act of 2013:
Legislation to amend the Public Health Service Act to require personnel who perform or plan the technical component of either
medical imaging examinations or radiation therapy procedures for medical purposes to possess certain certification or licensure, effective January 1, 2014, and for other purposes.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
-- Support preservation of Medicare reimbursement for ultrasound procedures.
-- Promote ultrasound services as a means to lower Medicare costs and increase patient safety.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
-- Examine Department of Veterans Affairs procurement system for expensive medical equipment and need for reform.
Agencies Lobbied
Veterans Affairs - Dept of (VA)
4th Quarter, 2012
In Q4, Galileo Consulting Group, Inc. lobbied for SonoSite, a subsidiary of FUJIFILM (formerly SonoSite, Inc.) , earning $30,000. The report was filed on Jan. 22, 2013.
Original Filing: 300542850.xml
Lobbying Issues
-- H.R. 2104 - Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act of 2011 / S.
3338 - Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act of 2012:
Legislation to amend the Public Health Service Act to require personnel who perform or plan the technical component of either
medical imaging examinations or radiation therapy procedures for medical purposes to possess certain certification (cont'd)or licensure, effective January 1, 2014, and for other purposes.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
-- H.R. 8 - American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012: Support preservation of Medicare reimbursement for ultrasound procedures.
-- Promote ultrasound services as a means to lower Medicare costs and increase patient safety.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Senate
3rd Quarter, 2012
In Q3, Galileo Consulting Group, Inc. lobbied for SonoSite, a subsidiary of FUJIFILM (formerly SonoSite, Inc.) , earning $20,000. The report was filed on Oct. 22, 2012.
Original Filing: 300521076.xml
Lobbying Issues
-- S. 3187 - Food and Drug Administration Safety and Innovation Act (Public Law 112-144): Legislation to reauthorize medical device user fees at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) (MDUFA); reauthorization of the Accredited Persons Program (Third Party Review Program) within the FDA.
-- H.R. 2104 - Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act of 2011 / S. 3338 - Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act of 2012: Legislation to amend the Public Health Service Act to require personnel who perform or plan the technical component of either medical imaging examinations or radiation therapy procedures for medical purposes to possess certain certification or licensure, effective January 1, 2014, and for other purposes.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
-- Support preservation of Medicare reimbursement for ultrasound procedures.
-- Promote ultrasound services as a means to lower Medicare costs and increase patient safety.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Senate Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
2nd Quarter, 2012
In Q2, Galileo Consulting Group, Inc. lobbied for SonoSite, a subsidiary of FUJIFILM (formerly SonoSite, Inc.) , earning $30,000. The report was filed on July 20, 2012.
Original Filing: 300494253.xml
Lobbying Issues
-- S. 3187 - Food and Drug Administration Safety and Innovation Act: Reauthorization of medical device user fees at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) (MDUFA); reauthorization of the Accredited Persons Program (Third Party Review Program) within the FDA.
-- H.R. 2104 - Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act of 2011 / S. 3338 - Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act of 2012: Legislation to amend the Public Health Service Act to require personnel who perform or plan the technical component of either medical imgaing examinations or radiation therapy procedures for medical purposes to possess certain certification or licensure, effective January 1, 2014, and for other purposes.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
-- Support preservation of Medicare reimbursement for ultrasound procedures.
-- Promote ultrasound services as a means to lower Medicare costs and increase patient safety.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Senate Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
1st Quarter, 2012
In Q1, Galileo Consulting Group, Inc. lobbied for SonoSite, Inc. , earning $20,000. The report was filed on April 20, 2012.
Original Filing: 300470590.xml
Lobbying Issues
-- Reauthorization of the Medical Device User Fee Act (MDUFA).
-- Reauthorization of the Accredited Persons Program (Third Party Review Program) within the Food & Drug Administration.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
-- Support preservation of Medicare reimbursement for ultrasound procedures.
-- Promote ultrasound services as a means to lower Medicare costs and increase patient safety.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Senate Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
4th Quarter, 2011
In Q4, Galileo Consulting Group, Inc. lobbied for SonoSite, Inc. , earning $30,000. The report was filed on Jan. 20, 2012.
Original Filing: 300449951.xml
Lobbying Issues
-- H.R. 2104 - Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act of 2011: Ensure exemption for imaging guidance of vascular access procedures.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
-- Support preservation of Medicare reimbursement for ultrasound procedures.
-- Promote ultrasound services as a means to lower Medicare costs and increase patient safety.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Senate Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
3rd Quarter, 2011
In Q3, Galileo Consulting Group, Inc. lobbied for SonoSite, Inc. , earning $30,000. The report was filed on Oct. 20, 2011.
Original Filing: 300429498.xml
Lobbying Issues
-- H.R. 2104 - Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act of 2011: Ensure exemption for imaging guidance of vascular access procedures.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
-- Support preservation of Medicare reimbursement for ultrasound procedures.
-- Promote ultrasound services as a means to lower Medicare costs and increase patient safety.
-- Support establishment of a Medicare demonstration project regarding the use of ultrasound to diagnose certain medical conditions.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Senate Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
2nd Quarter, 2011
In Q2, Galileo Consulting Group, Inc. lobbied for SonoSite, Inc. , earning $20,000. The report was filed on July 20, 2011.
Original Filing: 300405017.xml
Lobbying Issues
-- H.R. 2104 - Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act of 2011: Ensure exemption for imaging guidance of vascular access procedures.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
-- Support preservation of reimbursement for ultrasound procedures.
-- Promote ultrasound services as a means to lower Medicare costs and increase patient safety.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Senate
1st Quarter, 2011
In Q1, Galileo Consulting Group, Inc. lobbied for SonoSite, Inc. , earning $30,000. The report was filed on April 20, 2011.
Original Filing: 300379621.xml
Lobbying Issues
-- Reintroduction of the Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act in the 112th Congress (as yet unnumbered): Ensure exemption for imaging guidance of vascular access procedures.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
-- Support preservation of reimbursement for ultrasound procedures; demonstrate value to Medicare system.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
-- Discussions regarding the 510K approval process and the Food & Drug Administration's (FDA) proposed reforms.
-- Preservation of third party review program and its benefits to the FDA.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Medical/Disease Research/Clinical Labs
4th Quarter, 2010
In Q4, Galileo Consulting Group, Inc. lobbied for SonoSite, Inc. , earning $20,000. The report was filed on Jan. 20, 2011.
Original Filing: 300353811.xml
Lobbying Issues
-- H.R. 3652/S. 3636, Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act of 2009: Ensure exemption for imaging guidance of vascular access procedures.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
-- H.R. 4994, Medicare and Medicaid Extenders Act of 2010: Medicare physician payment rates starting January 1, 2011, halting the cut of 25 percent.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Senate
3rd Quarter, 2010
In Q3, Galileo Consulting Group, Inc. lobbied for SonoSite, Inc. , earning $20,000. The report was filed on Oct. 20, 2010.
Original Filing: 300328245.xml
Lobbying Issues
-- H.R. 3652/S. 3636, Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act of 2009: Ensure exemption for imaging guidance of vascular access procedures
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
-- H.R. 3590, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: Support reimbursement for ultrasound services; explore construction of medical device tax on manufacturers of Medicare devices, start date, revenue carve outs, deductibility and predictability
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Senate
2nd Quarter, 2010
In Q2, Galileo Consulting Group, Inc. lobbied for SonoSite, Inc. , earning $20,000. The report was filed on July 20, 2010.
Original Filing: 300298905.xml
Lobbying Issues
-- H.R. 3652, Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act of 2009: Ensure exemption for imaging guidance of vascular access procedures
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
-- H.R. 3590, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: Support reimbursement for ultrasound services; explore construction of medical device tax on manufacturers of Medicare devices, start date, revenue carve outs, deductibility and predictability
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Senate
1st Quarter, 2010
In Q1, Galileo Consulting Group, Inc. lobbied for SonoSite, Inc. , earning $20,000. The report was filed on April 20, 2010.
Original Filing: 300273675.xml
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 3652, Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act of 2009: Ensure exemption of imaging guidance of vascular access procedures
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 3590, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: Preserve reimbursement for ultrasound services; examine medical device tax on manufacturers of Medicare devices, including construction of tax, start date, revenue carve-outs, deductibility and predictability
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Senate
4th Quarter, 2009
In Q4, Galileo Consulting Group, Inc. lobbied for SonoSite, Inc. , earning $30,000. The report was filed on Jan. 20, 2010.
Original Filing: 300245062.xml
Lobbying Issues
-- HR 3962 - Affordable Health Care for America Act (and predecessor, HR 3200): Preserve Medicare reimbursement for ultrasound services; Device Tax on manufacturers of medical devices (construction of tax, effective date, revenue carve-outs, deductibility and predictability)-- HR 3590 - Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: Preserve Medicare reimbursement for ultrasound services; Device Tax on manufacturers of medical devices (construction of tax, effective date, revenue carve-outs, deductibility and predictability)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Senate
3rd Quarter, 2009
In Q3, Galileo Consulting Group, Inc. lobbied for SonoSite, Inc. , earning $20,000. The report was filed on Oct. 20, 2009.
Original Filing: 300221677.xml
Lobbying Issues
-- Conduct policy conversations and draft legislative specifications regarding a national registry to collect data on the impact of point of care ultrasound use in ICUs and ERs and how it could positively impact patient safety and health care costs.
-- Conduct policy conversations and draft legislative specifications regardinga pilot program to create climinal guidelines on the use of ultrasound as the first diagnostic test for specific diseases and conditions.
-- Conduct discussions with relevant policymakers regarding measure to require certification for techs and other non medical professionals who perform diagnostic imaging.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
-- HR 3200 / previous discussion drafts (America's Affordable Health Choices Act) -- Ensure that ultrasound practice expense equipment utilization rate is not cut in the final HR 3200 and the mitigate a proposal for an excise tax for device manufacturers.-- America's Healthy Future Act / previous Finance Committee health care reform discussion papers -- Ensure that ultrasound practice expense equipment utilization rate is not cut and mitigate a proposal for an excise tax for device manufacturers.
-- Conduct policy conversations and evaluate draft legislation regarding expanded demonstration and pilot programs on appropriateness guidelines for ultrasound being used as the first diagnostic test and a data registry program regarding point of care ultrasound and its use to lower Medicare costs.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Senate
2nd Quarter, 2009
In Q2, Galileo Consulting Group, Inc. lobbied for SonoSite, Inc. , earning $30,000. The report was filed on July 20, 2009.
Original Filing: 300193871.xml
Lobbying Issues
-- Conduct policy conversations and draft legislative specifications regarding a national registry to collect data on the impact of point of care ultrasound use in intensive care units and emergency rooms and its positive impact on patient safety and health care costs.
-- Conduct policy conversations and draft legislative specifications regarding a pilot program to create clinical guidelines for the use of ultrasound as the first diagnostic test for specific diseases or conditions.-- HR 3138/S 301: Physician Payments Sunshine Act of 2009 - Conduct general policy conversations.
-- Conduct policy conversations regarding the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and reforms.
-- Conduct conversations with the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee members and staff regarding a Senator Enzi (R-WY) amendment to require certification for technical and other non-medical professionals who perform diagnostic imaging.
-- Fiscal Year 2010 funding to upgrade the ultrasound systems of the Department of Defense (US Marine Corps).
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
-- HR 3200: America's Affordable Health Choices Act and its previous discussion draft - Ensure that ultrasound practice expense equipment utilization rate is not cut in the final HR 3200.
-- Senate health care reform discussion papers - Ensure that ultrasound practice expense equipment utilization rate is not cut.
-- Conduct policy conversations on draft legislation by Representative Inslee (D-WA) to expand demonstration and pilot programs on appropriateness guidelines for ultrasound used as the first diagnostic test, and on a data registry program for point of care ultrasound and its cost-savings to Medicare.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Senate
1st Quarter, 2009
In Q1, Galileo Consulting Group, Inc. lobbied for SonoSite, Inc. , earning $30,000. The report was filed on April 20, 2009.
Original Filing: 300163381.xml
Lobbying Issues
-- Conduct policy conversations and draft legislative specifications regarding a national registry to collect data on the impact of point of care ultrasound use in intensive care units and emergency rooms and its positive impact patient safety and health care costs.
-- Conduct policy conversations and draft legislative specifications regarding a pilot program to create clinical guidelines on the use of ultrasound as the first diagnostic test for specific diseases or conditions.-- S. 301 (Physician Payments Sunshine Act of 2009) -- Conduct general policy conversations.
-- Policy conversations regarding the Food and Drug Administration and various reforms.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
-- Policy conversations regarding changes in the Medicare payment structure for physicians, including the formula for calculating practice expense relative value units.
-- Policy conversations regarding expanded demonstration and pilot programs on appropriateness guidelines and physician resource profiling programs, and health information technology support for these endeavors.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Senate
4th Quarter, 2008
In Q4, Galileo Consulting Group, Inc. lobbied for SonoSite, Inc. , earning $20,000. The report was filed on Jan. 21, 2009.
Original Filing: 300134063.xml
Lobbying Issues
HR 583 / S 1042 - Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act of 2007: facility accreditation of physicians who perform ultrasound services.
Food and Drug Administration Globalization Act of 2008: draft legislative specifications.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Initial policy conversations on health care reform, Medicare reform and changes to reimbursement.
Initial conversations regarding a Medicare demonstration project on Ultrasound at the Point of Care to prove increased quality, patient safety and cost effectiveness.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Senate
3rd Quarter, 2008
In Q3, Galileo Consulting Group, Inc. lobbied for SonoSite, Inc. , earning $20,000. The report was filed on Oct. 17, 2008.
Original Filing: 300098142.xml
Lobbying Issues
HR 583 / S 1042 - Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act of 2007: facility accreditation of physicians who perform ultrasound services
Food and Drug Administration Globalization Act of 2008: draft legislative specifications
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
HR 6331 / S 3101 - Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008: imaging facility accreditation and Medicare reimbursement cuts to ultrasound code payments
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Senate
2nd Quarter, 2008
In Q2, Galileo Consulting Group, Inc. lobbied for SonoSite, Inc. , earning $20,000. The report was filed on July 18, 2008.
Original Filing: 300073224.xml
Lobbying Issues
HR 583 / S 1042 - Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act of 2007: facility accreditation of physicians who perform ultrasound services
Food and Drug Administration Globalization Act of 2008: draft legislative specifications
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
HR 6331 / S 3101 - Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008: imaging facility accreditation and Medicare reimbursement cuts to ultrasound code payments
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Senate
1st Quarter, 2008
In Q1, Galileo Consulting Group, Inc. lobbied for SonoSite, Inc. , earning $20,000. The report was filed on April 21, 2008.
Original Filing: 300049287.xml
Lobbying Issues
HR 583 / S 1042 Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act of 2007 -- facility accreditation of physicians who perform ultrasound services
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Imaging facility accreditation
Medicare reimbursement cuts to ultrasound code payments
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Senate
3rd Quarter, 2005
Galileo Consulting Group, Inc. filed a lobbying registration on Feb. 10, 2008 to represent SonoSite, Inc., effective July 1, 2005.
Original Filing: 300013245.xml
Issue(s) they said they’d lobby about: Facility accreditation of physicians who perform ultrasound services; sonographer certification; reimbursement by the Medicare program of ultrasound services. .
Source: Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives and Secretary of the Senate