Support HR 2665, the Supporting Safety Net Hospitals Act, which would repeal cuts to the Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital Program.
Request congressional engagement on Informational Bulletin released by CMS on February 17, 2023 related to permissible state financing arrangements in the Medicaid program.
Request Congressional engagement for critical access hospitals that are paid below cost by Medicare Advantage plans.
Support amendment to the FY 2024 Labor, Health and Human Services Appropriations bill filed by Rep. Pfluger that would prohibit use of funds by CMS to implement state financing methods in Medicaid.
H.R. 4366 - Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2024 - supporting provision to delay cuts to the Medicaid Disproportionate Share hospital program and extend rural hospital funding programs.
Support for The Safety from Violence for Healthcare Employees (SAVE) Act of 2023 (H.R. 2584), which would make it a
federal crime to assault or intimidate a hospital employee and as a result interfere with the ability of that employee to perform their duties.
Duration: February 15, 2017
to
present
General Issues: Medicare/Medicaid , Health Issues
Spending: about $1,450,000 (But it's complicated. Here's why.)
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Agencies lobbied since 2017: U.S. Senate, House of Representatives, Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education - Dept of, Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), Labor - Dept of (DOL), Treasury - Dept of, White House Office, Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS)
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.
Lobbyist
Covered positions?
Cameron Krier Massey Legislative Counsel for U.S. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison
Legislative counsel to former US Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison
Legislative counsel for former US Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison
Former Legislative Counsel for Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison
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, CAMERON KRIER MASSEY, INC. DBA SCOUT GR lobbied for Texas Hospital Association , earning $50,000. The report was filed on April 20.
Original Filing: 301568173.xml
Lobbying Issues
Support HR 2665, the Supporting Safety Net Hospitals Act, which would repeal cuts to the Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital Program.
Request congressional engagement on Informational Bulletin released by CMS on February 17, 2023 related to permissible state financing arrangements in the Medicaid program.
Request Congressional engagement for critical access hospitals that are paid below cost by Medicare Advantage plans.
Support amendment to the FY 2024 Labor, Health and Human Services Appropriations bill filed by Rep. Pfluger that would prohibit use of funds by CMS to implement state financing methods in Medicaid.
H.R. 4366 - Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2024 - supporting provision to delay cuts to the Medicaid Disproportionate Share hospital program and extend rural hospital funding programs.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Support for The Safety from Violence for Healthcare Employees (SAVE) Act of 2023 (H.R. 2584), which would make it a
federal crime to assault or intimidate a hospital employee and as a result interfere with the ability of that employee to perform their duties.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
4th Quarter, 2023
In Q4, CAMERON KRIER MASSEY, INC. DBA SCOUT GR lobbied for Texas Hospital Association , earning $50,000. The report was filed on Jan. 19.
Original Filing: 301531396.xml
Lobbying Issues
Support HR 2665, the Supporting Safety Net Hospitals Act, which would repeal cuts to the Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital Program.
Request congressional engagement on Informational Bulletin released by CMS on February 17, 2023 related to permissible state financing arrangements in the Medicaid program.
Support provision in the The Lower Costs, More Transparency Act (HR 5378) that would repeal two years of cuts to Medicaid Disproportionate Share hospital program and oppose provisions that would implement site neutral payment policies and new mandatory reporting requirements on hospitals about price transparency, 340B and consolidation.
Request Congressional engagement for critical access hospitals that are paid below cost by Medicare Advantage plans.
Support amendment to the FY 2024 Labor, Health and Human Services Appropriations bill filed by Rep. Pfluger that would prohibit use of funds by CMS to implement state financing methods in Medicaid.
Provide comments to CMS-3442-P; Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Minimum Staffing Standards for Long-Term
Care Facilities and Medicaid Institutional Payment Transparency Reporting (Sept. 9, 2023), opposing a "one size fits all" approach to healthcare staffing requirements.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Support for The Safety from Violence for Healthcare Employees (SAVE) Act of 2023 (H.R. 2584), which would make it a
federal crime to assault or intimidate a hospital employee and as a result interfere with the ability of that employee to perform their duties.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
3rd Quarter, 2023
In Q3, CAMERON KRIER MASSEY, INC. DBA SCOUT GR lobbied for Texas Hospital Association , earning $50,000. The report was filed on Oct. 19, 2023.
Original Filing: 301508067.xml
Lobbying Issues
Support HR 2665, the Supporting Safety Net Hospitals Act, which would repeal cuts to the Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital Program.
Support for congressional House sign-on letter to leadership asking them to address the cuts to the Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital Program.
Request congressional engagement on Informational Bulletin released by CMS on February 17, 2023 related to permissible state financing arrangements in the Medicaid program.
Support provision in the The Lower Costs, More Transparency Act (HR 5378) that would repeal two years of cuts to Medicaid Disproportionate Share hospital program and oppose provisions that would implement site neutral payment policies and new mandatory reporting requirements on hospitals about price transparency, 340B and consolidation.
Support provision in the The Promoting Access to Treatments and Increasing Extremely Needed Transparency "PATIENT" Act (HR 3561) that would repeal two years of cuts to Medicaid Disproportionate Share hospital program and oppose provisions that would implement site neutral payment policies and new mandatory reporting requirements on hospitals about price transparency, 340B and consolidation.
Support provision in the Health Care Price Transparency Act of 2023 (H.R. 4822) that would implement reforms to Medicare Advantage preauthorization practices and oppose provisions that would impose site neutral payment policies and new mandatory reporting requirements on hospitals about price transparency and consolidation.
Request Congressional engagement for critical access hospitals that are paid below cost by Medicare Advantage plans.
Provide comments on proposed rule CMS-1780-P (Medicare Program; Calendar Year (CY) 2024 Home Health (HH) Prospective Payment System Rate Update; HH Quality Reporting Program Requirements; HH Value-Based Purchasing Expanded Model Requirements) - calling for CMS to increase the HH Market Basket Percentage Increase and withdraw proposed budget neutrality cuts related to the implementation of Patient-driven Groupings Model (PDGM) for CY 2024.
Provide comments to proposed rule CMS-1786-P (Medicare Program: Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment and Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment Systems; (Vol. 88, No. 145), July 31, 2023) - specifically commented on the proposed market basket update, reimbursement to intensive cardiac rehabilitation services provided by a hospitals off-campus, non-excepted provider-based departments, behavioral health provisions, and reporting requirements on standard charges.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Support for The Safety from Violence for Healthcare Employees (SAVE) Act of 2023 (H.R. 2584), which would make it a
federal crime to assault or intimidate a hospital employee and as a result interfere with the ability of that employee to perform their duties.
Endorse The Rural Hospital Technical Assistance Program (HR 4713) which would codify an existing USDA program that provides TA to vulnerable rural hospitals to help them keep their doors open, maintain essential healthcare services, and strengthen financial stability.
Provide comments to proposed rule CMS-1793-P (Medicare Program; Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System: Remedy for the 340B Acquired Drug Payment Policy for Calendar Years 2018-2022 (RIN 0938-AV18) - supporting the proposed 340B lump sum payment and opposing the budget neutrality adjustment.
Provide comments to proposed rule CMS-9904-P (Short-Term, Limited Duration Insurance; Independent, Noncoordinated Excepted Benefits Coverage; Level-Funded Plan Arrangements; and Tax Treatment of Certain Accident and Health Insurance) - advocating for high quality comprehensive coverage and supporting the Department of Health & Human Services-Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (HHS/CMS) and the Department of Labor (DOL) for limiting the availability of substandard health plans and taking steps to ensure consumers are properly educated on the coverage limitations of STLDI.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
2nd Quarter, 2023
CAMERON KRIER MASSEY, INC. DBA SCOUT GR amended a lobbying report for representation of Texas Hospital Association in Q22023 on July 20, 2023.
Original Filing: 301486947.xml
Lobbying Issues
Support HR 2665, the Supporting Safety Net Hospitals Act, which would repeal cuts to the Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital Program.
Support for congressional House sign-on letter to leadership asking them to address the cuts to the Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital Program.
Support for The Save Rural Hospitals Act (S. 803), which would establish a national minimum rate of 0.85 for the Area Wage Index
reimbursement rate.
Support for Rural Hospital Support Act (S. 1110), which would make the low-volume Medicare adjustment (LVA) and Medicare-dependent
Hospital (MDH) program permanent, as well as add an additional base year MDHs could choose when calculating their payments.
Request congressional engagement on Informational Bulletin released by CMS on February 17, 2023 related to permissible state financing arrangements in the Medicaid program.
Oppose the Emergency Care Improvement Act (HR 1694), legislation related to free-standing emergency centers and participation as a Medicare provider.
Oppose H.R. 3281, the Transparent PRICE Act, which would require additional reporting by hospitals on pricing.
Oppose H.R. 3290, which requires additional reporting by hospitals participating in the 340B program.
Oppose H.R. 3262, which requires new reporting by hospitals about ownership structure.
Oppose H.R. 3237, which implements a site-neutral payment policy for drugs administered at off-campus hospital outpatient departments.
Oppose site-neutral payment policies (generally) that reduce payments to hospitals for services delivered at off-campus hospital outpatient departments.
Provide comments to CMS on CMS-2445-P Medicaid Program; Disproportionate Share Hospital Third-Party Payer Rule; provisions related to Hospital-Specific DSH Payment Limit ( 447.295) and Limitations on Aggregate Payments for DSHs Beginning October 1, 1992 ( 447.297).
Provide comments to CMS on CMS-1788-P Medicare Program; Medicare Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) Payments: Counting Certain Days Associated With Section 1115 Demonstrations in the Medicaid Fraction; opposing a proposal to eliminate section 1115 demonstration waiver inpatient days that are associated with uncompensated care pools.
Provide comments to CMS on CMS-1785-P CMS-1785-P, Medicare Program; Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment Systems for Acute Care Hospitals and the Long-Term Care Hospital Prospective Payment System and Policy Changes and Fiscal Year 2024 Rates; Quality Programs and Medicare Promoting Interoperability Program Requirements for Eligible Hospitals and Critical Access Hospitals; Rural Emergency Hospital and Physician-Owned Hospital Requirements; and Disclosure of Ownership; provisions related to IPPS payments to hospitals, funding for medical residents at Rural Emergency Hospitals, and others.
Provide comments to CMS on CMS-2439-P, CMS-2439-P, Medicaid Program; Medicaid and Childrens Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Managed Care Access, Finance, and Quality; opposing limitations on state directed payment programs.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Support for The Safety from Violence for Healthcare Employees (SAVE) Act of 2023 (H.R. 2584), which would make it a
federal crime to assault or intimidate a hospital employee and as a result interfere with the ability of that employee to perform their duties.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
2nd Quarter, 2023
In Q2, CAMERON KRIER MASSEY, INC. DBA SCOUT GR lobbied for Texas Hospital Association , earning $50,000. The report was filed on July 20, 2023.
Original Filing: 301486789.xml
Lobbying Issues
Support HR 2665, the Supporting Safety Net Hospitals Act, which would repeal cuts to the Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital Program.
Support for congressional House sign-on letter to leadership asking them to address the cuts to the Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital Program.
Request congressional engagement on Informational Bulletin released by CMS on February 17, 2023 related to permissible state financing arrangements in the Medicaid program.
Oppose the Emergency Care Improvement Act (HR 1694), legislation related to free-standing emergency centers and participation as a Medicare provider.
Oppose H.R. 3281, the Transparent PRICE Act, which would require additional reporting by hospitals on pricing.
Oppose H.R. 3290, which requires additional reporting by hospitals participating in the 340B program.
Oppose H.R. 3262, which requires new reporting by hospitals about ownership structure.
Oppose H.R. 3237, which implements a site-neutral payment policy for drugs administered at off-campus hospital outpatient departments.
Oppose site-neutral payment policies (generally) that reduce payments to hospitals for services delivered at off-campus hospital outpatient departments.
Provide comments to CMS on CMS-2445-P Medicaid Program; Disproportionate Share Hospital Third-Party Payer Rule; provisions related to Hospital-Specific DSH Payment Limit ( 447.295) and Limitations on Aggregate Payments for DSHs Beginning October 1, 1992 ( 447.297).
Provide comments to CMS on CMS-1788-P Medicare Program; Medicare Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) Payments: Counting Certain Days Associated With Section 1115 Demonstrations in the Medicaid Fraction; opposing a proposal to eliminate section 1115 demonstration waiver inpatient days that are associated with uncompensated care pools.
Provide comments to CMS on CMS-1785-P CMS-1785-P, Medicare Program; Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment Systems for Acute Care Hospitals and the Long-Term Care Hospital Prospective Payment System and Policy Changes and Fiscal Year 2024 Rates; Quality Programs and Medicare Promoting Interoperability Program Requirements for Eligible Hospitals and Critical Access Hospitals; Rural Emergency Hospital and Physician-Owned Hospital Requirements; and Disclosure of Ownership; provisions related to IPPS payments to hospitals, funding for medical residents at Rural Emergency Hospitals, and others.
Provide comments to CMS on CMS-2439-P, CMS-2439-P, Medicaid Program; Medicaid and Childrens Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Managed Care Access, Finance, and Quality; opposing limitations on state directed payment programs.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
1st Quarter, 2023
In Q1, CAMERON KRIER MASSEY, INC. DBA SCOUT GR lobbied for Texas Hospital Association , earning $50,000. The report was filed on April 20, 2023.
Original Filing: 301462886.xml
Lobbying Issues
Submit comments to CMS on the following proposed rules: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; Advancing Interoperability and Improving Prior Authorization Processes for Medicare Advantage Organizations, Medicaid Managed Care Plans, State Medicaid Agencies, Childrens Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Agencies and CHIP Managed Care Entities, Issuers of Qualified Health Plans on the Federally-Facilitated Exchanges, Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) Eligible Clinicians, and Eligible Hospitals and Critical Access Hospitals in the Medicare Promoting Interoperability Program. Specific positions taken on the Payer to Payer Data Exchange on FHIR and Improving Prior Authorization Processes.
Submit comments to CMS on the following proposed rule: Medicare Program; Contract Year 2024 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage Program, Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Program, Medicare Cost Plan Program, Medicare Parts A,B,C, and D Overpayment Provisions of the Affordable Care Act and Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly; Health Information Technology Standards and Implementation Specifications. Specific comments on marking practices, preauthorization, medication therapy management programs, preauthorization requirements, and behavioral health.
Request congressional engagement on Informational Bulletin released by CMS on February 17, 2023 related to permissible state financing arrangements in the Medicaid program.
Request congressional engagement on the $8 billion in cuts to the Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital program scheduled to take effect October 1, 2023.
Oppose the Emergency Care Improvement Act (HR 1694), legislation related to free-standing emergency centers and participation as a Medicare provider.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
4th Quarter, 2022
In Q4, CAMERON KRIER MASSEY, INC. DBA SCOUT GR lobbied for Texas Hospital Association , earning $50,000. The report was filed on Jan. 19, 2023.
Original Filing: 301434698.xml
Lobbying Issues
Stopping Doctors Shortages Act (S.311), work to ensure eligibility of Texas physicians to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act (S. 1810/H.R. 3541), allows international physicians trained in the United States to stay in country if they practice in underserved areas.
Safety from Violence for Healthcare Employees, SAVE Act (HR 7961), establish legal penalties for assaulting or intimidating hospital employees.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Request cosponsorship of the Hospital Inpatient Services Modernization Act (S.3792), legislation that would extend the Acute Hospital Care at Home waiver program for two years from the date the public health emergency ends.
Request inclusion of the following provisions in H.R. 2617, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023: (1) Extend the current low-volume hospital adjustment criteria and Medicare dependent hospital program designation to enable rural hospitals in Texas to continue receiving appropriate Medicare payment adjustments; (2) Waive the statutory PAYGO reductions to avoid reductions in Medicare payments by an additional 4 percent in 2023; (3) extend telehealth flexibility's related to the COVID-19 pandemic emergency (including Hospital at Home program); (4) increase funding to address healthcare workforce shortages; (5) increase GME positions; and (6) require electronic prior authorization processes and other reforms to Medicare Advantage.
Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care (HR 3173), endorsement of legislation that addresses preauthorization process in Medicare Advantage.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
3rd Quarter, 2022
In Q3, CAMERON KRIER MASSEY, INC. DBA SCOUT GR lobbied for Texas Hospital Association , earning $50,000. The report was filed on Oct. 19, 2022.
Original Filing: 301409676.xml
Lobbying Issues
Stopping Doctors Shortages Act (S.311), work to ensure eligibility of Texas physicians to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act (S. 1810/H.R. 3541), allows international physicians trained in the United States to stay in country if they practice in underserved areas.
Safety from Violence for Healthcare Employees, SAVE Act (HR 7961), establish legal penalties for assaulting or intimidating hospital employees.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Request cosponsorship of the Hospital Inpatient Services Modernization Act (S.3792), legislation that would extend the Acute Hospital Care at Home waiver program for two years from the date the public health emergency ends.
Express support for the Gold Card Act (HR 7995), legislation that would remove prior authorization requirements for certain physicians who have a 90% prior authorization approval rate over a six-month period on certain services.
Request congressional engagement to: (1) Extend the full 2 percent Medicare sequester moratorium through the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency or Dec. 31, 2022, whichever is later; (2) Extend the current low-volume hospital adjustment criteria and Medicare dependent hospital program designation to enable rural hospitals in Texas to continue receiving appropriate Medicare payment adjustments; and (3) Waive the statutory PAYGO reductions to avoid reductions in payments by an additional 4 percent in 2023.
CMS on CMS-1771-P, Medicare Program; Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment Systems for Acute Care
Hospitals and the Long-Term Care Hospital Prospective Payment System and Proposed Policy Changes and Fiscal Year 2023 Payment Rates, express support for Congressional sign on letter to CMS expressing concern with hospital reimbursement rates.
CMS-3419-P, RIN 0938-AU92, Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Conditions of Participation (CoPs)for Rural Emergency Hospitals (REH) and Critical Access Hospital CoP Updates Proposed Rule, provide comments on new REH designation.
Medicare Program; Request for Information on Medicare, provide comments to CMS on Medicare Advantage preauthorization, network adequacy, federal oversight, and payment rates. Support for Congressional sign-on letter led by Congressman Lloyd Doggett expressing similar concerns.
Inflation Reduction Act (HR 5376), express support for efforts to address the Medicaid coverage gap in non-expansion states.
Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care (HR 3173), endorsement of legislation that addresses preauthorization process in Medicare Advantage.
Endorsement of the Healthcare Enhancement for Americas Rural Towns (HEART) Act (HR 9034), would make permanent the Medicare Dependent Hospital program and extend for five years the Low Volume Adjustment.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
2nd Quarter, 2022
In Q2, CAMERON KRIER MASSEY, INC. DBA SCOUT GR lobbied for Texas Hospital Association , earning $50,000. The report was filed on July 19, 2022.
Original Filing: 301387196.xml
Lobbying Issues
Stopping Doctors Shortages Act (S.311), work to ensure eligibility of Texas physicians to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Request to CMS and HHS that they approve directed payment programs related to Texas' 1115 Medicaid transformation waiver. Request for congressional delegation engagement on release of Medicaid supplemental payments to Texas providers.
Request cosponsorship of the Hospital Inpatient Services Modernization Act (S.3792), legislation that would extend the Acute Hospital Care at Home waiver program for two years from the date the public health emergency ends.
Provide endorsement of the Gold Card Act (HR 7995), legislation that would remove prior authorization requirements for certain physicians who have a 90% prior authorization approval rate over a six-month period on certain services.
Request congressional engagement to: (1) Extend the full 2 percent Medicare sequester moratorium through the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency or Dec. 31, 2022, whichever is later; (2) Extend the current low-volume hospital adjustment criteria and Medicare dependent hospital program designation to enable rural hospitals in Texas to continue receiving appropriate Medicare payment adjustments; and (3) Waive the statutory PAYGO reductions to avoid reductions in payments by an additional 4 percent in 2023.
Provide comment to CMS in support of the Texas Healthcare Transformation and Quality Improvement Program (THTQIP) waiver amendment to implement an extension of postpartum Medicaid eligibility from 60 days to six months following delivery or involuntary miscarriage.
Provide comment to CMS on CMS-1771-P, Medicare Program; Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment Systems for Acute Care
Hospitals and the Long-Term Care Hospital Prospective Payment System and Proposed Policy Changes and Fiscal Year 2023 Payment Rates; specifically, provisions impacting hospitals, including opposition to a proposed adjustment to Medicare Disproportionate Share Hospital payments and exclusion of 1115 demonstration waiver uncompensated care days.
Provide House Energy and Commerce Oversight and Investigations subcommittee information about Medicare Advantage and restrictions
to care for seniors; offer policy solutions.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
1st Quarter, 2022
In Q1, CAMERON KRIER MASSEY, INC. DBA SCOUT GR lobbied for Texas Hospital Association , earning $50,000. The report was filed on April 19, 2022.
Original Filing: 301363239.xml
Lobbying Issues
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (P.L. 117-58) - oppose extension of Medicare 2% sequestration cuts; support provisions providing funding for hospital infrastructure, strengthening the healthcare workforce, and expanding broadband internet services.
Ask members of the Texas delegation to sign onto a letter to the Administration requesting an investigation into nurse-staffing agency practices to determine if their actions related to the pandemic response are the product of anticompetitive activity and/or
violate consumer protection laws.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Request to CMS and HHS that they approve directed payment programs related to Texas' 1115 Medicaid transformation waiver. Request for congressional delegation engagement on release of Medicaid supplemental payments to Texas providers.
Provide comment on CMS-3415-IFC; Comments on Medicare and Medicaid Programs Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care Staff Vaccination; request additional time to be in compliance with interim final rule on mandatory staff vaccinations.
Express support for the Hospital Inpatient Services Modernization Act (S.3792), legislation that would extend the Acute Hospital Care at Home waiver program for two years from the date the public health emergency ends.
Express support for the Gold Card Act, draft legislation that would remove prior authorization requirements for certain physicians who have a 90% prior authorization approval rate over a six-month period on certain services.
Express support for The Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act (H.R. 3173/S. 3018), legislation that would improve timely access to quality care for seniors on Medicare Advantage by modernizing the way MA plans and health care providers use prior authorization.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
4th Quarter, 2021
In Q4, CAMERON KRIER MASSEY, INC. DBA SCOUT GR lobbied for Texas Hospital Association , earning $50,000. The report was filed on Jan. 20, 2022.
Original Filing: 301332136.xml
Lobbying Issues
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (P.L. 117-58) - oppose extension of Medicare 2% sequestration cuts; support provisions providing funding for hospital infrastructure, strengthening the healthcare workforce, and expanding broadband internet services.
Build Back Better Act (H.R. 5376) - support efforts to address the Medicaid coverage gap, improving maternal health services, making permanent the Children's Health Insurance Program and funding pandemic preparedness measures. Oppose provisions the would cut payments to the Medicaid Disproportionate Share hospital program and restrict funding for uncompensated care.
Request for congressional engagement in rule making process for the No Surprises Act (P.L. 116-260) to ensure providers are not unfairly disadvantaged in dispute resolution process of surprise medical bills. Provide comment to federal agencies about rulemaking for the No Surprises Act, specifically bias and restrictions in the dispute resolution process. (Requirements Related to Surprise Billing; Part II, CMS-9908-IFC: RIN 0938-AU62, Vol. 86, No. 192 / Thursday, October 7, 2021).
Endorsement of the Telehealth Extension Act of 2021 (H.R. 6202), bi-partisan legislation that extends or makes permanent key telehealth flexibilities allowed during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Request to CMS and HHS that they approve directed payment programs related to Texas' 1115 Medicaid transformation waiver. Request for congressional delegation engagement on release of Medicaid supplemental payments to Texas providers.
Protecting Medicare and American Farmers from Sequester Cuts Act (S.610) Request for Congress to delay implementation of the 2% Medicare sequestration payment cuts to providers and the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go (PAYGO) sequester from taking effect on Jan. 1, 2022.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
3rd Quarter, 2021
In Q3, CAMERON KRIER MASSEY, INC. DBA SCOUT GR lobbied for Texas Hospital Association , earning $50,000. The report was filed on Oct. 19, 2021.
Original Filing: 301305955.xml
Lobbying Issues
The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law No: 117-2), legislation to provide additional relief to address the continued impact of COVID-19 on the economy, public health, state and local governments, individuals, and businesses.
Request for additional funding to the Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund.
Request for medical liability protections for hospitals and providers responding to COVID pandemic.
Request for regulatory relief for hospitals responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act (P .L. 116-136), legislation to respond to the COVID-19 outbreak and its impact on the economy, public health, state and local governments, individuals, and businesses.
Request to quickly distribute the remaining funds in the Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund in a manner that
takes into account states, like Texas, that experienced a surge in COVID-19 cases after the June 10 cutoff date of the hotspot allocation.
Request to cosponsor the Stopping Doctor Shortage Act (S.311: Cornyn/HR 1133: Harder/Castro/Taylor) - the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) sought to encourage physicians to pursue careers in nonprofit and public service, especially in rural communities facing severe physician shortages, by forgiving federal student loans for physicians who have provided care in non-profit hospitals for ten years. This legislation closes a PSLF regulatory loophole and allows eligible doctors in Texas and California to receive federal student loan forgiveness. Request for members of the Congressional delegation to sign a Dear Colleague letter to the Department of Education asking for a regulatory fix that would allow physicians in California and Texas to participate in the PSLF.
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (HR 3684) - oppose extension of Medicare 2% sequestration cuts; support provisions providing funding for hospital infrastructure, strengthening the healthcare workforce, and expanding broadband internet services.
Build Back Better Act (HR 5376) - support efforts to address the Medicaid coverage gap, improving maternal health services, making permanent the Children's Health Insurance Program and funding pandemic preparedness measures.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Request to CMS and HHS that they approve directed payment programs related to Texas' 1115 Medicaid transformation waiver. Request to CMS and HHS that they fund Texas' Delivery System Reform Incentive Payment program for one year and Uniform Hospital Rate Increase Program (UHRIP) for one year at state FY 2021 rates as proposed to (and accepted by) state leadership.
CY 2022 Medicare Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System and Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment System Proposed Rule, Sec. XVII (CMS-1753-P): provide comments related to the newly created Rural Emergency Hospital designation and general price transparency provisions for hospitals.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
2nd Quarter, 2021
In Q2, CAMERON KRIER MASSEY, INC. DBA SCOUT GR lobbied for Texas Hospital Association , earning $50,000. The report was filed on July 20, 2021.
Original Filing: 301285413.xml
Lobbying Issues
The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law No: 117-2), legislation to provide additional relief to address the continued impact of COVID-19 on the economy, public health, state and local governments, individuals, and businesses.
Request for additional funding to the Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund.
Request for medical liability protections for hospitals and providers responding to COVID pandemic.
Request for regulatory relief for hospitals responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act (P .L. 116-136), legislation to respond to the COVID-19 outbreak and its impact on the economy, public health, state and local governments, individuals, and businesses.
Replace the $10 billion in Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund payments that were spent on Operation Warp Speeds efforts.
Request to quickly distribute the remaining funds in the Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund in a manner that
takes into account states, like Texas, that experienced a surge in COVID-19 cases after the June 10 cutoff date of the hotspot allocation.
Request to cosponsor the Stopping Doctor Shortage Act (S.311: Cornyn/HR 1133: Harder/Castro/Taylor) - the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) sought to encourage physicians to pursue careers in nonprofit and public service, especially in rural communities facing severe physician shortages, by forgiving federal student loans for physicians who have provided care in non-profit hospitals for ten years. This legislation closes a PSLF regulatory loophole and allows eligible doctors in Texas and California to receive federal student loan forgiveness.
Request for Texas delegation members to sign on to a letter from Rep. Suozzi and Rep. Wenstrup to US Dept of HHS, Treasury and Labor about the No Surprises Act (Pub. L. No. 116-260, 134 Stat. 1182, Division BB, 109) and weighing arbitration factors for resolving surprise medical bills equally.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law No: 117-2), legislation to provide additional relief to address the continued impact of COVID-19 on the economy, public health, state and local governments, individuals, and businesses.
Request for an increase to the Medicaid Federal Medical Assistance Percentage to support the state's COVID-19 response.
Request for ongoing flexibilities for telehealth services.
Request to provide loan forgiveness for the Medicare accelerated payments provided under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act (P .L. 116-136).
No associated legislation: Request to support 10 year extension of Texas Medicaid 1115 waiver approved by CMS.
Request to cosponsor Physician Shortage GME Cap Flex Act of 2021 (HR 4014: Ruiz, Bucshon, Sewell, Wenstrup): gives qualifying hospitals 10 years instead of 5 to build out their residency program before being capped by Medicare.
Request to cosponsor 340B COVID bill (S.773: Thune/HR 3203: Matsui) - would ensure that hospitals participating in the 340B program will remain eligible for any cost-reporting period during which the public health emergency occurred, regardless of changes in their Medicare DSH percentage.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
1st Quarter, 2021
In Q1, CAMERON KRIER MASSEY, INC. DBA SCOUT GR lobbied for Texas Hospital Association , earning $50,000. The report was filed on April 20, 2021.
Original Filing: 301261545.xml
Lobbying Issues
The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law No: 117-2), legislation to provide additional relief to address the continued impact of COVID-19 on the economy, public health, state and local governments, individuals, and businesses.
Request for additional funding to the Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund.
Request for medical liability protections for hospitals and providers responding to COVID pandemic.
Request for regulatory relief for hospitals responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act (P .L. 116-136), legislation to respond to the COVID-19 outbreak and its impact on the economy, public health, state and local governments, individuals, and businesses.
Replace the $10 billion in Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund payments that were spent on Operation Warp Speeds efforts.
Request to quickly distribute the remaining funds in the Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund in a manner that
takes into account states, like Texas, that experienced a surge in COVID-19 cases after the June 10 cutoff date of the hotspot allocation.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law No: 117-2), legislation to provide additional relief to address the continued impact of COVID-19 on the economy, public health, state and local governments, individuals, and businesses.
Request for extension of moratorium on Medicare sequestration cuts set to expire March 30, 2021.
Request for an increase to the Medicaid Federal Medical Assistance Percentage to support the state's COVID-19 response.
Request for ongoing flexibilities for telehealth services.
Request to provide loan forgiveness for the Medicare accelerated payments provided under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act (P .L. 116-136).
To prevent across the board spending cuts, HR 1868 (Public Law No: 117-7), legislation to extend the moratorium on sequestration cuts. Request to extend moratorium through end of the year.
No associated legislation: Request to support 10 year extension of Texas Medicaid 1115 waiver approved by CMS.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
4th Quarter, 2020
In Q4, CAMERON KRIER MASSEY, INC. DBA SCOUT GR lobbied for Texas Hospital Association , earning $50,000. The report was filed on Jan. 19, 2021.
Original Filing: 301236883.xml
Lobbying Issues
The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (Public Law No: 116-260), the Bipartisan Emergency COVID Relief Act of 2020, the Bipartisan State and Local Support and Small Business Protections Act, and other legislative proposals to provide relief from the COVID-19 pandemic:
Request for funding support and regulatory relief for hospitals responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Request for delay/repeal of Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital program payment cuts set to take effect October 1, 2019.
Request for suspension of the Medicare sequester cuts set to take effect January 1, 2020.
Withdrawal of the pending Medicare Fiscal Accountability Regulation.
Request for policy changes to provide health insurance coverage options for the uninsured.
Request for an equitable distribution of COVID relief funds to hospitals.
Request for medical liability protections for hospitals and providers responding to COVID pandemic.
Request for an increase to the Medicaid Federal Medical Assistance Percentage to support the state's COVID-19 response.
Request for additional funding to the Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund.
Request to provide loan forgiveness for the Medicare accelerated payments provided under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act (P .L. 116-136).
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Discuss the Medicaid Fiscal Accountability Rule (CMS-2393-P) as proposed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services; specifically, the rule's impact on Texas hospitals and state financing schemes. Express support for HR 7606 and HR 6521, legislation to delay implementation of MFAR.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
3rd Quarter, 2020
In Q3, CAMERON KRIER MASSEY, INC. DBA SCOUT GR lobbied for Texas Hospital Association , earning $50,000. The report was filed on Oct. 19, 2020.
Original Filing: 301215504.xml
Lobbying Issues
Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions (HEROES) Act and other legislative proposals to provide relief from COVID:
Request for funding support and regulatory relief for hospitals responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Request for delay/repeal of Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital program payment cuts set to take effect October 1, 2019; suspension of Medicare sequester cuts, and withdrawal of the pending Medicare Fiscal Accountability Regulation.
Request for policy changes to provide health insurance coverage options for the currently uninsured.
Request for an equitable distribution of COVID relief funds to hospitals.
Request for eligibility of public hospitals to the paycheck protection program.
Request for medical liability protections for hospitals responding to COVID pandemic.
Request for legislation to: increase Medicaid's federal medical assistance percentage to support the state's COVID-19 response; provide additional funding to the Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund; provide loan forgiveness for the Medicare accelerated payments; and, provide medical liability protections for hospitals and health care providers.
Request for Texas delegation members to sign a letter to HHS expressing concern about the limited distribution of certain 340B drugs to hospitals and health systems by select pharmaceutical companies.
Request for Texas delegation members to sign a letter to HHS urging release of relief dollars for high impact COVID areas.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Discuss the Medicaid Fiscal Accountability Rule (CMS-2393-P) as proposed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services; specifically, the rule's impact on Texas hospitals and state financing schemes. Express support for HR 7606 and HR 6521, legislation to delay implementation of MFAR.
Requests to Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and US Department of Health and Human Services to grant a variety of waivers to help the Texas hospital response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
2nd Quarter, 2020
In Q2, CAMERON KRIER MASSEY, INC. DBA SCOUT GR lobbied for Texas Hospital Association , earning $50,000. The report was filed on July 19, 2020.
Original Filing: 301193917.xml
Lobbying Issues
Discussed federal proposals to address surprise billing and the potential impact on Texas hospitals: The Lower Health Care Costs Act of 2019 (S.1895); the No Surprises Act (H.R. 3630), the Protecting People From Surprise Medical Bills Act (H.R. 3502), and proposals considered by the Ways and Means Committee and being discussed by the White House. Oppose provisions that call for benchmark price setting/rate setting and support inclusion of an alternative dispute resolution process for providers.
Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act or the CARES Act (HR 748). Request for funding support and regulatory relief for hospitals responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. Request for delay/repeal of Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital program payment cuts set to take effect October 1, 2019, suspension of Medicare sequester cuts, and withdrawal of the pending Medicare Fiscal Accountability Regulation. Request for policy changes to provide health insurance coverage options for the currently uninsured. Request for an equitable distribution of COVID relief funds to hospitals; Request for eligibility of public hospitals to the paycheck protection program.
Request for Congressional legislation to: increase Medicaid's federal medical assistance percentage to support the state's COVID-19 response; provide additional funding to the Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund; provide loan forgiveness for the Medicare accelerated payments; allow investor-owned hospitals to participate in Federal Emergency Management Agency funding programs without state contracts; lift the cap on graduate medical education slots; repeal the Institutions for Mental Disease exclusion until one year after pandemic; provide medical liability protections for hospitals and health care providers; and, increase outlier payments and extend the eligibility of the diagnosis-related group add-on to long-term care hospitals.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Discuss the Medicaid Fiscal Accountability Rule (CMS-2393-P) as proposed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services; specifically, the rule's impact on Texas hospitals and state financing schemes. Express support for HR 7606 and HR 6521, legislation to delay implementation of MFAR.
Requests to Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and US Department of Health and Human Services to grant a variety of waivers to help the Texas hospital response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Letter to Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (Guidance for Licensed Independent Freestanding Emergency Departments (EDs) to Participate in Medicare and Medicaid during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency: QSO-20-27-Hospital): raising concerns with the use of freestanding EDs as Medicare/Medicaid providers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
1st Quarter, 2020
In Q1, CAMERON KRIER MASSEY, INC. DBA SCOUT GR lobbied for Texas Hospital Association , earning $50,000. The report was filed on April 20, 2020.
Original Filing: 301173727.xml
Lobbying Issues
Discussed federal proposals to address surprise billing and the potential impact on Texas hospitals: The Lower Health Care Costs Act of 2019 (S.1895); the No Surprises Act (H.R. 3630), the Protecting People From Surprise Medical Bills Act (H.R. 3502), and proposals considered by the Ways and Means Committee. Oppose provisions that call for benchmark price setting/rate setting and support inclusion of an alternative dispute resolution process for providers.
Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020 (HR 6074). Request for funding support and regulatory relief for hospitals responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Families First Coronavirus Response Act (HR 6201). Request for funding support and regulatory relief for hospitals responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. Request a withdrawal of a provision in Division C related to the use of N-95 masks.
Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act or the CARES Act (HR 748). Request for funding support and regulatory relief for hospitals responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. Request for delay/repeal of Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital program payment cuts set to take effect October 1, 2019, suspension of Medicare sequester cuts, and withdrawal of the pending Medicare Fiscal Accountability Regulation.
Letter to the White House with a request that investor owned hospitals be allowed access to FEMA funds during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Discuss the Medicaid Fiscal Accountability Rule (CMS-2393-P) as proposed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services; specifically, the rule's impact on Texas hospitals and state financing schemes. Request support for a letter from the Texas Congressional Delegation to CMS expressing concern about the rule's impact on the state.
Save Rural Communities Act of 2020 (HR 5808), a bill that allows new licensing categories and payment for rural hospitals. Provided suggested revisions so that federal law would recognize state law.
Supporting Organizations for the Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act (H.R. 3107), endorsing a bill that would improve prior authorization process for seniors' access to medical care.
Request to Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Service to grant a Section 1135 waiver giving Texas hospitals regulatory relief to address the COVID-19 pandemic.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
1st Quarter, 2020
CAMERON KRIER MASSEY, INC. DBA SCOUT GR amended a lobbying report for representation of Texas Hospital Association in Q12020 on April 20, 2020.
Original Filing: 301176809.xml
Lobbying Issues
Discussed federal proposals to address surprise billing and the potential impact on Texas hospitals: The Lower Health Care Costs Act of 2019 (S.1895); the No Surprises Act (H.R. 3630), the Protecting People From Surprise Medical Bills Act (H.R. 3502), and proposals considered by the Ways and Means Committee. Oppose provisions that call for benchmark price setting/rate setting and support inclusion of an alternative dispute resolution process for providers.
Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020 (HR 6074). Request for funding support and regulatory relief for hospitals responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Families First Coronavirus Response Act (HR 6201). Request for funding support and regulatory relief for hospitals responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. Request a withdrawal of a provision in Division C related to the use of N-95 masks.
Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act or the CARES Act (HR 748). Request for funding support and regulatory relief for hospitals responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. Request for delay/repeal of Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital program payment cuts set to take effect October 1, 2019, suspension of Medicare sequester cuts, and withdrawal of the pending Medicare Fiscal Accountability Regulation. Request for policy changes to provide health insurance coverage options for the currently uninsured.
Letter to the White House with a request that investor owned hospitals be allowed access to FEMA funds during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Discuss the Medicaid Fiscal Accountability Rule (CMS-2393-P) as proposed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services; specifically, the rule's impact on Texas hospitals and state financing schemes. Request support for a letter from the Texas Congressional Delegation to CMS expressing concern about the rule's impact on the state.
Save Rural Communities Act of 2020 (HR 5808), a bill that allows new licensing categories and payment for rural hospitals. Provided suggested revisions so that federal law would recognize state law.
Supporting Organizations for the Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act (H.R. 3107), endorsing a bill that would improve prior authorization process for seniors' access to medical care.
Request to Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Service to grant a Section 1135 waiver giving Texas hospitals regulatory relief to address the COVID-19 pandemic.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
4th Quarter, 2019
CAMERON KRIER MASSEY, INC. DBA SCOUT GR amended a lobbying report for representation of Texas Hospital Association in Q42019 on Jan. 21, 2020.
Original Filing: 301125730.xml
Lobbying Issues
Discussed federal proposals to address surprise billing and the potential impact on Texas hospitals: The Lower Health Care Costs Act of 2019 (S.1895); the No Surprises Act (H.R. 3630), the Protecting People From Surprise Medical Bills Act (H.R. 3502), and proposals considered by the Ways and Means Committee. Oppose provisions that call for benchmark price setting/rate setting and support inclusion of an alternative dispute resolution process for providers.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Request for delay/repeal of Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital program payment cuts set to take effect October 1, 2019.
Express support for H.R. 3054, DSH Cuts Delay Act of 2019, which would delay the Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital program payment cuts for two years.
Express support for H.R. 2328, the Community Health Investment, Modernization, and Excellence Act of 2019, provision delaying the Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital program payment cuts for two years.
Provide feedback on proposed reforms to the Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital program payment by the Senate Finance Committee.
Discuss the impact, generally, of Medicare for All and Medicare for More proposals on patients and the healthcare community.
Discuss the Medicaid Fiscal Accountability Rule (CMS-2393-P) as proposed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services; specifically, the rule's impact on Texas hospitals and state financing schemes.
In letter to Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, express appreciation for inclusion of a quartile adjustment to the Medicare area wage index in the FY 2019 Inpatient Prospective Payment system final rule. Call for reinstatement of the Medicare Technical Advisory Group.
Submitted comments to Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services about modernizing and clarifying the physician self-referral law (CMS-1720-P Proposed Rule).
Submitted comments to the Office of Inspector General at US Dept of Health and Human Services to the proposed rule revising the safe harbors under the federal anti-kickback statute and civil monetary penalty rules regarding beneficiary inducements. (OIG-0936-AA10-P Proposed Rule).
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
4th Quarter, 2019
In Q4, CAMERON KRIER MASSEY, INC. DBA SCOUT GR lobbied for Texas Hospital Association , earning $50,000. The report was filed on Jan. 20, 2020.
Original Filing: 301122992.xml
Lobbying Issues
Discussed federal proposals to address surprise billing and the potential impact on Texas hospitals: The Lower Health Care Costs Act of 2019 (S.1895); the No Surprises Act (H.R. 3630), the Protecting People From Surprise Medical Bills Act (H.R. 3502), and proposals considered by the Ways and Means Committee. Oppose provisions that call for benchmark price setting/rate setting and support inclusion of an alternative dispute resolution process for providers.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Request for delay/repeal of Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital program payment cuts set to take effect October 1, 2019.
Express support for H.R. 3054, DSH Cuts Delay Act of 2019, which would delay the Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital program payment cuts for two years.
Express support for H.R. 2328, the Community Health Investment, Modernization, and Excellence Act of 2019, provision delaying the Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital program payment cuts for two years.
Provide feedback on proposed reforms to the Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital program payment by the Senate Finance Committee.
Discuss the impact, generally, of Medicare for All and Medicare for More proposals on patients and the healthcare community.
Discuss the Medicaid Fiscal Accountability Rule (CMS-2393-P) as proposed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services; specifically, the rule's impact on Texas hospitals and state financing schemes.
In letter to Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, express appreciation for inclusion of a quartile adjustment to the Medicare area wage index in the FY 2019 Inpatient Prospective Payment system final rule. Call for reinstatement of the Medicare Technical Advisory Group.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
3rd Quarter, 2019
In Q3, CAMERON KRIER MASSEY, INC. DBA SCOUT GR lobbied for Texas Hospital Association , earning $50,000. The report was filed on Oct. 20, 2019.
Original Filing: 301072617.xml
Lobbying Issues
Discussed federal proposals to address surprise billing and the potential impact on Texas hospitals: The Lower Health Care Costs Act of 2019 (S.1895); the No Surprises Act (H.R. 3630), the Protecting People From Surprise Medical Bills Act (H.R. 3502), and proposals considered by the Ways and Means Committee. Oppose provisions that call for benchmark price setting/rate setting and support inclusion of an alternative dispute resolution process for providers.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Request for delay/repeal of Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital program payment cuts set to take effect October 1, 2019.
Express support for H.R. 3054, DSH Cuts Delay Act of 2019, which would delay the Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital program payment cuts for two years.
Express support for H.R. 2328, the Community Health Investment, Modernization, and Excellence Act of 2019, provision delaying the Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital program payment cuts for two years.
Provide feedback on proposed reforms to the Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital program payment by the Senate Finance Committee.
Discuss the impact, generally, of Medicare for All and Medicare for More proposals on patients and the healthcare community.
Submitted comments on CY 2020 Medicare Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System and Ambulatory Surgical Center
Payment System Proposed Rule (CMS-1717-P), provisions related to price transparency and oppose proposed disclosure of payer specific hospital negotiated charges.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
2nd Quarter, 2019
In Q2, CAMERON KRIER MASSEY, INC. DBA SCOUT GR lobbied for Texas Hospital Association , earning $50,000. The report was filed on July 18, 2019.
Original Filing: 301049783.xml
Lobbying Issues
Submitted comments to HHS on RIN 0955-AA01; 21st Century Cures Act: Interoperability, Information Blocking, and the ONC Health IT Certification Program Proposed Rule.
Submit comments on federal proposals to address surprise billing and the potential impact on Texas hospitals: The Lower Health Care Costs Act of 2019 (S.1895); the No Surprises Act (H.R. 3630); and, hearing by Ways and Means Committee on May 21.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Issues related to the 1115 Medicaid Transformation Waiver in Texas and disallowance of funds.
Request for delay/repeal of Medicaid DSH payments set to take effect October 1, 2019. Request to sign a letter of support for delay led by Rep. Engel and Rep. Olson.
Discuss the impact, generally, of Medicare for All and Medicare for More proposals on patients and the healthcare community.
Request Congressional sign on to a letter by Rep. Byrne, Rep. Arrington and others supporting proposed changes by CMS and HHS to the area wage index.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
1st Quarter, 2019
In Q1, CAMERON KRIER MASSEY, INC. DBA SCOUT GR lobbied for Texas Hospital Association , earning $50,000. The report was filed on April 21, 2019.
Original Filing: 301033035.xml
Lobbying Issues
Submitted comments to HHS Office for Civil Rights in response to a request for information on modifying HIPAA rules to improved coordinated care (Docket No: HHS-OCR-0945-AA00).
Discussion about federal proposals to address surprise billing and the potential impact on Texas hospitals.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Comments to CMS in response to a Public Input Request on Hospital Quality Star Ratings on Hospital Compare; stating concerns about the potential for scores to inadequately and inaccurately reflect the care provided by a hospital.
Issues related to the 1115 Medicaid Transformation Waiver in Texas and disallowance of funds.
Request for delay/repeal of Medicaid DSH payments set to take effect October 1, 2019.
HR 7391 (Arrington), the Rural Hospital Freedom and Flexibility Act of 2018, legislation that provides for coverage of rural emergency medical access services under the Medicare program.
Impact, generally, of Medicare for All and Medicare for More proposals on patients and the healthcare community.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
4th Quarter, 2018
In Q4, CAMERON KRIER MASSEY, INC. DBA SCOUT GR lobbied for Texas Hospital Association , earning $50,000. The report was filed on Jan. 19, 2019.
Original Filing: 301010809.xml
Lobbying Issues
HR 3415 (Poe), the Megan Rondini Act, legislation that requires hospitals to follow certain protocols in the treatment of sexual assault victims.
HR 6273 (Walters/Walden), legislation that requires 340B participating hospitals to follow certain protocols in the treatment of sexual assault victims.
Comments to Proposed Rule (DHS Docket No. USCIS-2010-0012), regarding public charge determinations and subsequent barriers for individuals to receive health care.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Issues related to the 1115 Medicaid Transformation Waiver in Texas and disallowance of funds.
Proposed reductions to hospital payments in the CY 2019 Outpatient Prospective Payment System rule.
Request for delay/repeal of Medicaid DSH payments set to take effect October 1, 2019.
HR 7391 (Arrington), the Rural Hospital Freedom and Flexibility Act of 2018, legislation that provides for coverage of rural emergency medical access services under the Medicare program.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
3rd Quarter, 2018
CAMERON KRIER MASSEY, INC. DBA SCOUT GR amended a lobbying report for representation of Texas Hospital Association in Q32018 on Oct. 22, 2018.
Original Filing: 300998446.xml
Lobbying Issues
HR 3415 (Poe), the Megan Rondini Act, legislation that requires hospitals to follow certain protocols in the treatment of sexual assault victims.
HR 6273 (Walters/Walden), legislation that requires 340B participating hospitals to follow certain protocols in the treatment of sexual assault victims.
Draft legislation (Barton) that would amend the Public Health Service Act to raise the minimum disproportionate share adjustment percentage required of certain hospitals as a condition of qualifying for the 340B drug discount program, and for other purposes.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Issues related to the 1115 Medicaid Transformation Waiver in Texas and disallowance of funds.
Response to request for comments by CMS on the physician self-referral law (CMS-1720-NC).
Proposed reductions to hospital payments in the CY 2019 Outpatient Prospective Payment System rule.
Comments to CMS RE: CMS-1695-P, Medicare Program; Proposed Changes to Hospital Outpatient
Prospective Payment and Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment Systems and Quality Reporting Programs (provisions impacting payment of off-campus sites of care).
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
3rd Quarter, 2018
In Q3, CAMERON KRIER MASSEY, INC. DBA SCOUT GR lobbied for Texas Hospital Association , earning $50,000. The report was filed on Oct. 22, 2018.
Original Filing: 300996426.xml
Lobbying Issues
HR 3415 (Poe), the Megan Rondini Act, legislation that requires hospitals to follow certain protocols in the treatment of sexual assault victims.
HR 6273 (Walters/Walden), legislation that requires 340B participating hospitals to follow certain protocols in the treatment of sexual assault victims.
Draft legislation (Barton) that would amend the Public Health Service Act to raise the minimum disproportionate share adjustment percentage required of certain hospitals as a condition of qualifying for the 340B drug discount program, and for other purposes.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Issues related to the 1115 Medicaid Transformation Waiver in Texas and disallowance of funds.
Response to request for comments by CMS on the physician self-referral law (CMS-1720-NC).
Proposed reductions to hospital payments in the CY 2019 Outpatient Prospective Payment System rule.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
2nd Quarter, 2018
In Q2, CAMERON KRIER MASSEY, INC. DBA SCOUT GR lobbied for Texas Hospital Association , earning $50,000. The report was filed on July 20, 2018.
Original Filing: 300973101.xml
Lobbying Issues
Shared white paper on opioids created by the Texas Hospital Association to inform the policy debate in Congress.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Issues related to the 1115 Medicaid Transformation Waiver in Texas.
Response to CMS on proposed rule to amend definition of short-term, limited duration insurance. CMS-9924-P.
Response to CMS proposed rule on methods for assuring access to covered Medicaid services - exemptions for state with high managed care penetration rates and rate reduction threshold. CMS-2406-P
Response to CMS proposed rule on Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment Systems for Acute Care Hospitals
and the Long-Term Care Hospital Prospective Payment System and Proposed Policy Changes and Fiscal Year 2019
Rates; Proposed Quality Reporting Requirements for Specific Providers. CMS-1694-P.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
2nd Quarter, 2018
CAMERON KRIER MASSEY, INC. DBA SCOUT GR amended a lobbying report for representation of Texas Hospital Association in Q22018 on July 20, 2018.
Original Filing: 300974035.xml
Lobbying Issues
Shared white paper on opioids created by the Texas Hospital Association to inform the policy debate in Congress.
Respond to HHS proposed rule on protecting statutory conscience rights in health care. Conscience NPRM, RIN 0945-ZA03.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Issues related to the 1115 Medicaid Transformation Waiver in Texas.
Response to CMS on proposed rule to amend definition of short-term, limited duration insurance. CMS-9924-P.
Response to CMS proposed rule on methods for assuring access to covered Medicaid services - exemptions for state with high managed care penetration rates and rate reduction threshold. CMS-2406-P
Response to CMS proposed rule on Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment Systems for Acute Care Hospitals
and the Long-Term Care Hospital Prospective Payment System and Proposed Policy Changes and Fiscal Year 2019
Rates; Proposed Quality Reporting Requirements for Specific Providers. CMS-1694-P.
Response to CMS on proposed rule related to Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Prospective Payment System for FFY 2019, provision implementing a new budget natural case mix system for rehabilitation hospitals. CMS-1688-P.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
1st Quarter, 2018
In Q1, CAMERON KRIER MASSEY, INC. DBA SCOUT GR lobbied for Texas Hospital Association , earning $50,000. The report was filed on April 21, 2018.
Original Filing: 300958543.xml
Lobbying Issues
Healthcare reform proposals from Senators Bill Cassidy and Lindsey Graham, provisions resulting in loss of insurance overage, payment cuts to hospital providers, and fixed federal funding in Medicaid.
Department of Labor: Proposed Rules; Definition of Employer under Section 3(5) of ERISA - Association Health Plans; expressing concern that the proposed rule will permit an increase in the number of plans which could qualify as large group or self-funded employer plans negatively impacting access to care.
US Department of Health and Human Services - Office of Civil Rights: Proposed Rules - Protecting Statutory Conscience Rights in Health Care; Delegations of Authority, expressing concern the proposed rule could lead to an inability to provide or receive care when necessary, and unintentionally reduce the availability of services to certain populations.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Issues related to the pending expiration and current disallowance of funds under the 1115 Medicaid Transformation Waiver in Texas.
HR 1892, Continuing Resolution for FY 2017 appropriations: delaying cuts to Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital payments; extending funding for the Childrens Health Insurance Program; extending funding for rural hospital programs.
Rural Hospital Access Act of 2017 (S.872/H.R. 1955), permanently extending the Medicare Dependent Hospital program and Medicare Low Volume Hospital program.
Responding to Senate Finance Committee and House Ways and Means Committee draft proposals to address expiring Medicare programs for rural hospitals.
2018 Medicare Outpatient Proposed Rule, provisions leading to payment cuts under the 340B program.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
4th Quarter, 2017
CAMERON KRIER MASSEY, INC. DBA SCOUT GR amended a lobbying report for representation of Texas Hospital Association in Q42017 on Jan. 22, 2018.
Original Filing: 300932584.xml
Lobbying Issues
American Health Care Act (HR 1628); the Better Care Reconciliation Act; legislative amendment introduced by Senators Graham and Cassidy: provisions resulting in loss of insurance coverage, payment cuts to hospital providers, and fixed federal funding in Medicaid.
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (H.R. 1): repeal of the individual mandate; provisions impacting private activity bonds.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Issues related to the pending expiration and current disallowance of funds under the 1115 Medicaid Transformation Waiver in Texas.
Opposing the implementation of cuts to Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital payments.
The Keep Kids Insurance Dependable and Secure KIDS Act of 2017 (S.1827) and Helping Ensure Access for Little Ones, Toddlers, and Hopeful Youth by Keeping Insurance Delivery Stable Act of 2017, Healthy Kids Act (HR 3921): advocating for the extension of funding for the CHIP program.
Rural Hospital Access Act of 2017 (S.872/H.R. 1955), permanently extending the Medicare Dependent Hospital program and Medicare Low Volume Hospital program.
Responding to Senate Finance Committee and House Ways and Means Committee draft proposals to address expiring Medicare programs for rural hospitals.
2018 Medicare Outpatient Proposed Rule, provisions leading to payment cuts under the 340B program.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
4th Quarter, 2017
In Q4, CAMERON KRIER MASSEY, INC. DBA SCOUT GR lobbied for Texas Hospital Association , earning $50,000. The report was filed on Jan. 21, 2018.
Original Filing: 300932151.xml
Lobbying Issues
American Health Care Act (HR 1628); the Better Care Reconciliation Act; legislative amendment introduced by Senators Graham and Cassidy: provisions resulting in loss of insurance coverage, payment cuts to hospital providers, and fixed federal funding in Medicaid.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Issues related to the pending expiration and current disallowance of funds under the 1115 Medicaid Transformation Waiver in Texas.
Opposing the implementation of cuts to Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital payments.
The Keep Kids Insurance Dependable and Secure KIDS Act of 2017 (S.1827) and Helping Ensure Access for Little Ones, Toddlers, and Hopeful Youth by Keeping Insurance Delivery Stable Act of 2017, Healthy Kids Act (HR 3921): advocating for the extension of funding for the CHIP program.
Rural Hospital Access Act of 2017 (S.872/H.R. 1955), permanently extending the Medicare Dependent Hospital program and Medicare Low Volume Hospital program.
2018 Medicare Outpatient Proposed Rule, provisions leading to payment cuts under the 340B program.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
4th Quarter, 2017
CAMERON KRIER MASSEY, INC. DBA SCOUT GR amended a lobbying report for representation of Texas Hospital Association in Q42017 on Jan. 21, 2018.
Original Filing: 300932162.xml
Lobbying Issues
American Health Care Act (HR 1628); the Better Care Reconciliation Act; legislative amendment introduced by Senators Graham and Cassidy: provisions resulting in loss of insurance coverage, payment cuts to hospital providers, and fixed federal funding in Medicaid.
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (H.R. 1): repeal of the individual mandate; provisions impacting private activity bonds.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Issues related to the pending expiration and current disallowance of funds under the 1115 Medicaid Transformation Waiver in Texas.
Opposing the implementation of cuts to Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital payments.
The Keep Kids Insurance Dependable and Secure KIDS Act of 2017 (S.1827) and Helping Ensure Access for Little Ones, Toddlers, and Hopeful Youth by Keeping Insurance Delivery Stable Act of 2017, Healthy Kids Act (HR 3921): advocating for the extension of funding for the CHIP program.
Rural Hospital Access Act of 2017 (S.872/H.R. 1955), permanently extending the Medicare Dependent Hospital program and Medicare Low Volume Hospital program.
2018 Medicare Outpatient Proposed Rule, provisions leading to payment cuts under the 340B program.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
4th Quarter, 2017
CAMERON KRIER MASSEY, INC. DBA SCOUT GR amended a lobbying report for representation of Texas Hospital Association in Q42017 on Jan. 21, 2018.
Original Filing: 300932163.xml
Lobbying Issues
American Health Care Act (HR 1628); the Better Care Reconciliation Act; legislative amendment introduced by Senators Graham and Cassidy: provisions resulting in loss of insurance coverage, payment cuts to hospital providers, and fixed federal funding in Medicaid.
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (H.R. 1): repeal of the individual mandate; provisions impacting private activity bonds.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Issues related to the pending expiration and current disallowance of funds under the 1115 Medicaid Transformation Waiver in Texas.
Opposing the implementation of cuts to Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital payments.
The Keep Kids Insurance Dependable and Secure KIDS Act of 2017 (S.1827) and Helping Ensure Access for Little Ones, Toddlers, and Hopeful Youth by Keeping Insurance Delivery Stable Act of 2017, Healthy Kids Act (HR 3921): advocating for the extension of funding for the CHIP program.
Rural Hospital Access Act of 2017 (S.872/H.R. 1955), permanently extending the Medicare Dependent Hospital program and Medicare Low Volume Hospital program.
2018 Medicare Outpatient Proposed Rule, provisions leading to payment cuts under the 340B program.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
3rd Quarter, 2017
In Q3, CAMERON KRIER MASSEY, INC. DBA SCOUT GR lobbied for Texas Hospital Association , earning $50,000. The report was filed on Oct. 19, 2017.
Original Filing: 300910935.xml
Lobbying Issues
American Health Care Act (HR 1628); the Better Care Reconciliation Act; legislative amendment introduced by Senators Graham and Cassidy: provisions resulting in loss of insurance coverage, payment cuts to hospital providers, and fixed federal funding in Medicaid.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Issues related to the pending expiration and current disallowance of funds under the 1115 Medicaid Transformation Waiver in Texas.
Opposing the implementation of cuts to Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital payments.
The Keep Kids Insurance Dependable and Secure KIDS Act of 2017 (S.1827) and Helping Ensure Access for Little Ones, Toddlers, and Hopeful Youth by Keeping Insurance Delivery Stable Act of 2017, Healthy Kids Act (HR 3921): advocating for the extension of funding for the CHIP program.
Rural Hospital Access Act of 2017 (S.872/H.R. 1955), permanently extending the Medicare Dependent Hospital program and Medicare Low Volume Hospital program.
2018 Medicare Outpatient Proposed Rule, provisions leading to payment cuts under the 340B program.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
2nd Quarter, 2017
In Q2, CAMERON KRIER MASSEY, INC. DBA SCOUT GR lobbied for Texas Hospital Association , earning $50,000. The report was filed on July 19, 2017.
Original Filing: 300890188.xml
Lobbying Issues
American Health Care Act (HR 1628) and the Better Care Reconciliation Act, provisions resulting in loss of insurance coverage, payment cuts to hospital providers, and fixed federal funding in Medicaid.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Issues related to the pending expiration and current disallowance of funds under the 1115 Medicaid Transformation Waiver in Texas.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
1st Quarter, 2017
CAMERON KRIER MASSEY, INC. DBA SCOUT GR amended a lobbying report for representation of Texas Hospital Association in Q12017 on April 20, 2017.
Original Filing: 300878143.xml
Lobbying Issues
American Health Care Act (HR 1628), provisions resulting in loss of insurance coverage, payment cuts to hospital providers, and fixed federal funding in Medicaid.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Issues related to the pending expiration and current disallowance of funds under the 1115 Medicaid Transformation Waiver in Texas.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
1st Quarter, 2017
In Q1, CAMERON KRIER MASSEY, INC. DBA SCOUT GR lobbied for Texas Hospital Association , earning $50,000. The report was filed on April 19, 2017.
Original Filing: 300871185.xml
Lobbying Issues
American Health Care Act (HR 1628), provisions resulting in loss of insurance coverage, payment cuts to hospital providers, and fixed federal funding in Medicaid.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Issues related to the pending expiration and current disallowance of funds under the 1115 Medicaid Transformation Waiver in Texas.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
1st Quarter, 2017
CAMERON KRIER MASSEY, INC. DBA SCOUT GR filed a lobbying registration on April 2, 2017 to represent Texas Hospital Association, effective Feb. 15, 2017.
Original Filing: 300862232.xml
Issue(s) they said they’d lobby about: Hospital regulations, hospital reimbursement, quality reforms, access to care, insurance reforms, and Medicaid/Medicare financing. .
Source: Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives and Secretary of the Senate
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