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The American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. (AOTA)

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No bill number - Funding for IDEA Part B & C: Advocate for increased funding. No bill number - Funding for IDEA Part D - Personnel Prep. Grants: Advocate for increased funding. No bill number - Funding for ESSA Title I and Title IVA: Advocate for increased funding. No bill number - Funding for the Mental Health Service Professional Demonstration Grant Program: Advocate for increased funding. No bill number - Funding for the Allied Health Workforce Diversity program: Advocate for funding. No bill number - Funding for School-Based Mental Health Grant Program: Advocate for funding.
No bill number - Discussed creation of occupational therapy led program to address school-based staff burnout No bill number - Supported efforts to include occupational therapy in new school-based Medicaid guidance, where appropriate. No bill number - GROW SISPS Act from prior congress: Support reintroduction. No bill number - National Specialized Instructional Support Personnel Appreciation Week resolution: support introduction. No bill number - Supported occupational therapy's inclusion in trauma informed care in school proposals. H.R. 744 - Supporting the Mental Health of Educators and Staff Act of 2023: Support passage.
No bill number - Support funding for the Allied Health Workforce Diversity program. H.R. 744 - Supporting the Mental Health of Educators and Staff Act of 2023: Support passage H.R. 1310 - States Handling Access to Reciprocity for Employment Act or the SHARE Act: Support passage. S. 462/HR 4933 - Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act of 2023: Advocate for adding occupational therapy back into S. 462, similar to provisions in the draft "Primary Care and Health Workforce Expansion Act;" and advocate for passage of HR 4933. S. 1592 - OT Mental Health Parity Act: Support passage and advocate for introduction in the House of Representatives. S. 2433/S. 3106/H.R. 4079 - Substance-Use-Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment for Patients and Communities (SUPPORT) Act - support passage. Medicare Bump Act - Support passage Healthy MINDS Act - Support passage No Bill Number - Funding for Mental Health Service Professionals Demonstration Grant Program: Advocate for funding No Bill Number - Funding for School-Based Mental Health Grant Program: Advocate for funding
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No bill number - Grow SISPS Act from 117th Congress: Support reintroduction. No bill number - Support funding for the Allied Health Workforce Diversity program. HR 1310 - SHARE Act: Support passage and seek Senate introduction. 1/25/24 - Meeting with Assistant Secretary of Education Glenna Wright Gallo and Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary of Education Meghan Whittaker, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) - Discussed Medicaid in schools. 1/29/24 - Meeting with Assistant Secretary of Education Glenna Wright Gallo, OSERS - Discussed assistive technology. 1/30/24 - Meeting with Danny Carlson, COS in the Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE) - Discussed school mental health grants. 2/15/24 - Meeting with Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary of Education Meghan Whittaker and Eric Gutshell, COS in OSERS - Wisconsin Medicaid in schools. 3/14/24 - Meeting with Deputy Assistant Secretary of Education Ruth Ryder, OESE - Tour University of Incarnate Word's OTD program in San Antonio, TX 3/18/24 - Briefing and Q&A with Assistant Secretary of Education Glenna Wright Gallo and Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary of Education Meghan Whittaker, OESE - Discuss OTs role in special education.
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No bill number - Supported efforts to include occupational therapy in new school-based Medicaid guidelines, where appropriate. HR 4315 - Medicare Orthotics & Prosthetics Patient Centered Care Act: Advocate for passage to stop fraud in the provision of orthotics and prosthetics and to ensure access to needed orthotic devices. Advocate for introduction in the Senate. HR 4878/S 2459 - EMPOWER Act: Advocate for passage of EMPOWER Act, which would change the Medicare supervision requirement for occupational therapy assistants (OTAs) and physical therapist assistants (PTAs) in private practice from "direct" supervision to match state standards and require GAO student of impact of 15% reimbursement cut for OTAs and PTAs in rural and medically underserved areas. H.R. 2474 - Strengthen Medicare for Patients and Providers Act: Support passage. No bill number - Advocate for introduction of legislation allowing occupational therapy practitioners to opt-out of Medicare. No bill number - Support legislation that will reverse the current Medicare multiple procedure payment reduction for therapy services. No bill number Support legislation that will improve the ability of therapy providers to participate in Medicare quality payment programs. HR 3875/S 2880 - Expanded Telehealth Access Act: Advocate for passage in the House and Senate to establish occupational therapists as telehealth providers in Medicare. H.R.7623/S.3967 - Telehealth Modernization Act: Advocated for introduction and passage of bill that would among other things establish occupational therapists as telehealth providers in Medicare. S. 2016 and HR 4189 - CONNECT for Health Act: Advocate to revise provisions of legislation to specifically establish occupational therapists as telehealth providers in Medicare. H.R.7148 - Medicare Home Health Accessibility Act: Advocated for introduction and passage of legislation that would establish occupational therapy as a qualifying Medicare home health service. S. 1592 - Occupational Therapy in Mental Health Parity Act: Support passage and advocate for introduction in the House of Representatives. S. 2942 WELL Seniors Act - support passage H.R. 6371 Provider Reimbursement Stability Act - support passage H.R. 6545 Physician Fee Schedule Update and Improvements Act - support passage H.R. 6683 Preserving Seniors Access to Physicians Act - support passage S. 3430 Better Mental Health Care, Lower-Cost Drugs, and Extenders Act - support passage S. 2433/S. 3106/H.R. 4079 Substance-Use-Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment for Patients and Communities (SUPPORT) Act - support passage H.R.7279 REDUCE Act: Supported introduction and passage. H.R. 7618 Stopping Addiction and Falls for the Elderly (SAFE) Act: Supported introduction and passage.

Duration: January 1, 2008 to present

General Issues: Budget/Appropriations, Education, Health Issues, Insurance, Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace, Medical/Disease Research/Clinical Labs, Medicare/Medicaid, Veterans, Disaster Planning/Emergencies, Welfare

Spending: about $10,237,000 (But it's complicated. Here's why.)

Agencies lobbied since 2008: House of Representatives, U.S. Senate, Education - Dept of, White House Office, Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Government Accountability Office (GAO), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), U.S. Senate,, Labor - Dept of (DOL), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS),, Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Veterans Affairs - Dept of (VA)

Bills mentioned

H.R.2902: IDEA Full Funding Act

Sponsor: Jared Huffman (D-Calif.)

H.R.1757: Trauma-Informed Care for Children and Families Act of 2017

Sponsor: Danny K. Davis (D-Ill.)

S.1370: Mental Health in Schools Act of 2017

Sponsor: Al Franken (D-Minn.)

H.R.1628: American Health Care Act of 2017

Sponsor: Diane Black (R-Tenn.)

H.R.2810: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018

Sponsor: William M. Thornberry (R-Texas)

H.R.2042: Access to Frontline Health Care Act of 2017

Sponsor: Dave Loebsack (D-Iowa)

S.253: Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Services Act of 2017

Sponsor: Benjamin L. Cardin (D-Md.)

H.R.807: Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Services Act of 2017

Sponsor: Erik Paulsen (R-Minn.)

S.977: Medicare Home Health Flexibility Act of 2017

Sponsor: Benjamin L. Cardin (D-Md.)

H.R.3820: Medicare Home Health Flexibility Act of 2017

Sponsor: Pat Meehan (R-Pa.)

H.R.2550: Medicare Telehealth Parity Act of 2017

Sponsor: Mike Thompson (D-Calif.)

H.R.2556: CONNECT for Health Act of 2017

Sponsor: Diane Black (R-Tenn.)

S.787: Telehealth Innovation and Improvement Act of 2017

Sponsor: Cory Gardner (R-Colo.)

H.R.3360: Telehealth Enhancement Act of 2017

Sponsor: Gregg Harper (R-Miss.)

H.R.3482: Evidence-Based Telehealth Expansion Act of 2017

Sponsor: Bill Johnson (R-Ohio)

S.1016: CONNECT for Health Act of 2017

Sponsor: Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii)

H.R.3727: ITAM Act

Sponsor: Diane Black (R-Tenn.)

S.497: Lymphedema Treatment Act

Sponsor: Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.)

H.R.930: Lymphedema Treatment Act

Sponsor: Dave Reichert (R-Wash.)

H.RES.265: Expressing support for the designation of the week of April 24, 2017,...

Sponsor: Dave Loebsack (D-Iowa)

H.R.5926: Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and...

Sponsor: Tom Cole (R-Okla.)

S.3040: Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and...

Sponsor: Roy Blunt (R-Mo.)

H.R.1761: Occupational Therapy in Mental Health Act of 2015

Sponsor: Paul Tonko (D-N.Y.)

H.R.2378: Reducing Barriers to Learning Act of 2015

Sponsor: Dave Loebsack (D-Iowa)

S.2680: Mental Health Reform Act of 2016

Sponsor: Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.)

H.R.4435: Comprehensive Behavioral Health Reform and Recovery Act of 2016

Sponsor: Gene Green (D-Texas)

H.R.2646: Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2016

Sponsor: Tim Murphy (R-Pa.)

H.R.34: 21st Century Cures Act

Sponsor: Suzanne Bonamici (D-Ore.)

H.R.691: Telehealth Modernization Act of 2015

Sponsor: Doris Matsui (D-Calif.)

H.R.1707: Access to Frontline Health Care Act of 2015

Sponsor: Dave Loebsack (D-Iowa)

H.R.6: 21st Century Cures Act

Sponsor: Fred Upton (R-Mich.)

S.1494: Children's Recovery from Trauma Act

Sponsor: Patty Murray (D-Wash.)

H.R.2632: Children's Recovery from Trauma Act

Sponsor: Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.)

H.RES.297: Expressing support for designation of the first full week of May as...

Sponsor: Scott Peters (D-Calif.)

S.800: Enhancing the Stature and Visibility of Medical Rehabilitation Research...

Sponsor: Mark Steven Kirk (R-Ill.)

H.R.1631: Enhancing the Stature and Visibility of Medical Rehabilitation Research...

Sponsor: Jim Langevin (D-R.I.)

H.R.775: Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Services Act of 2015

Sponsor: Charles Boustany Jr. (R-La.)

S.539: Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Services Act of 2015

Sponsor: Benjamin L. Cardin (D-Md.)

H.R.1516: Ensuring Access to Quality Complex Rehabilitation Technology Act of 2015

Sponsor: F. James Sensenbrenner (R-Wis.)

H.R.1608: Lymphedema Treatment Act

Sponsor: Dave Reichert (R-Wash.)

H.R.729: Medicare Demonstration of Coverage for Low Vision Devices Act of 2015

Sponsor: Carolyn B. Maloney (D-N.Y.)

S.313: Prevent Interruptions in Physical Therapy Act of 2015

Sponsor: Charles E. Grassley (R-Iowa)

S.2364: Medicare Home Health Flexibility Act of 2015

Sponsor: Benjamin L. Cardin (D-Md.)

H.R.6404: Medicare Home Health Flexibility Act of 2016

Sponsor: Charles Boustany Jr. (R-La.)

H.R.2948: Medicare Telehealth Parity Act of 2015

Sponsor: Mike Thompson (D-Calif.)

S.2484: CONNECT for Health Act

Sponsor: Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii)

H.R.4442: CONNECT for Health Act

Sponsor: Diane Black (R-Tenn.)

H.R.3298: Medicare Post-Acute Care Value-Based Purchasing Act of 2015

Sponsor: Kevin Brady (R-Texas)

S.1945: Mental Health Reform Act of 2015

Sponsor: Bill Cassidy (R-La.)

S.1893: Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act of 2015

Sponsor: Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.)

H.R.1458: BACPAC Act of 2015

Sponsor: David McKinley (R-W.Va.)

S.1695: Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and...

Sponsor: Roy Blunt (R-Mo.)

H.R.3020: Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and...

Sponsor: Tom Cole (R-Okla.)

H.R.5: Student Success Act

Sponsor: John Kline (R-Minn.)

S.1177: Every Student Succeeds Act

Sponsor: Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.)

H.RES.183: Expressing support for the designation of the week of April 13, 2015,...

Sponsor: Dave Loebsack (D-Iowa)

S.984: Steve Gleason Act of 2015

Sponsor: David Vitter (R-La.)

H.R.2: Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015

Sponsor: Michael C. Burgess (R-Texas)

H.R.203: Clay Hunt SAV Act

Sponsor: Tim Walz (D-Minn.)

S.167: Clay Hunt SAV Act

Sponsor: John McCain (R-Ariz.)

H.R.1098: Traumatic Brain Injury Reauthorization Act of 2014

Sponsor: Bill Pascrell Jr. (D-N.J.)

H.R.1037: Occupational Therapy in Mental Health Act

Sponsor: Paul Tonko (D-N.Y.)

S.1815: Occupational Therapy in Mental Health Act

Sponsor: Mark Begich (D-Alaska)

S.2036: Keeping All Students Safe Act

Sponsor: Tom Harkin (D-Iowa)

H.R.1893: Keeping All Students Safe Act

Sponsor: George Miller (D-Calif.)

H.R.1236: To amend title 10, United States Code, to require the inclusion of a...

Sponsor: Walter B. Jones (R-N.C.)

H.R.3717: Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2013

Sponsor: Tim Murphy (R-Pa.)

S.1517: Behavioral Health Information Technology Act of 2013

Sponsor: Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.)

H.R.3306: Telehealth Enhancement Act of 2013

Sponsor: Gregg Harper (R-Miss.)

H.R.3750: Telehealth Modernization Act of 2013

Sponsor: Doris Matsui (D-Calif.)

H.R.4631: Autism Collaboration, Accountability, Research, Education, and Support...

Sponsor: Christopher H. Smith (R-N.J.)

S.2449: Autism Collaboration, Accountability, Research, Education, and Support...

Sponsor: Robert Menendez (D-N.J.)

H.R.4574: Strengthening Mental Health in Our Communities Act of 2014

Sponsor: Ron Barber (D-Ariz.)

H.R.702: Access to Frontline Health Care Act of 2013

Sponsor: Bruce Braley (D-Iowa)

H.R.647: ABLE Act of 2014

Sponsor: Ander Crenshaw (R-Fla.)

S.313: ABLE Act of 2013

Sponsor: Bob Casey (D-Pa.)

S.1026: Return to Work Act of 2013

Sponsor: Mark Steven Kirk (R-Ill.)

H.R.803: Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act

Sponsor: Virginia Foxx (R-N.C.)

S.1027: A bill to improve, coordinate, and enhance rehabilitation research at...

Sponsor: Mark Steven Kirk (R-Ill.)

S.367: Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Services Act of 2013

Sponsor: Benjamin L. Cardin (D-Md.)

H.R.713: Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Services Act of 2013

Sponsor: Jim Gerlach (R-Pa.)

H.R.942: Ensuring Access to Quality Complex Rehabilitation Technology Act of 2013

Sponsor: Joseph Crowley (D-N.Y.)

S.948: Ensuring Access to Quality Complex Rehabilitation Technology Act of 2013

Sponsor: Charles E. Schumer (D-N.Y.)

H.R.2810: SGR Repeal and Medicare Beneficiary Access Act of 2013

Sponsor: Michael C. Burgess (R-Texas)

S.1871: SGR Repeal and Medicare Beneficiary Access Act of 2013

Sponsor: Max Baucus (D-Mont.)

S.2110: Medicare SGR Repeal and Beneficiary Access Improvement Act of 2014

Sponsor: Ron Wyden (D-Ore.)

H.R.4015: SGR Repeal and Medicare Provider Payment Modernization Act of 2014

Sponsor: Michael C. Burgess (R-Texas)

S.2000: SGR Repeal and Medicare Provider Payment Modernization Act of 2014

Sponsor: Max Baucus (D-Mont.)

H.R.3749: Medicare Demonstration of Coverage for Low Vision Devices Act of 2013

Sponsor: Carolyn B. Maloney (D-N.Y.)

S.1932: Better Care, Lower Cost Act

Sponsor: Ron Wyden (D-Ore.)

H.R.3890: Better Care, Lower Cost Act

Sponsor: Erik Paulsen (R-Minn.)

H.R.4994: IMPACT Act of 2014

Sponsor: Dave Camp (R-Mich.)

S.2553: IMPACT Act of 2014

Sponsor: Ron Wyden (D-Ore.)

H.R.5380: Medicare Telehealth Parity Act of 2014

Sponsor: Mike Thompson (D-Calif.)

H.R.3877: Lymphedema Treatment Act

Sponsor: Dave Reichert (R-Wash.)

H.R.5547: Community Integration Act of 2014

Sponsor: Matt Cartwright (D-Pa.)

S.2515: Community Integration Act of 2014

Sponsor: Tom Harkin (D-Iowa)

H.R.4841: Veterans' Access to Care through Choice, Accountability, and...

Sponsor: Ann Kirkpatrick (D-Ariz.)

S.2450: Veterans' Access to Care through Choice, Accountability, and...

Sponsor: Bernard Sanders (ID-Vt.)

H.R.5059: Clay Hunt SAV Act

Sponsor: Tim Walz (D-Minn.)

S.2930: Clay Hunt SAV Act

Sponsor: John McCain (R-Ariz.)

H.R.3547: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2014

Sponsor: Lamar Smith (R-Texas)

S.1284: Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and...

Sponsor: Tom Harkin (D-Iowa)

S.2020: Puerto Rico Status Resolution Act

Sponsor: Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.)

H.R.4302: Protecting Access to Medicare Act of 2014

Sponsor: Joe Pitts (R-Pa.)

S.689: Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act of 2013

Sponsor: Tom Harkin (D-Iowa)

H.R.5: Student Success Act

Sponsor: John Kline (R-Minn.)

H.R.4310: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013

Sponsor: Howard P. McKeon (R-Calif.)

S.786: A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to modify the appointment...

Sponsor: Tim Johnson (D-S.D.)

H.R.1832: Servicemembers' Telemedicine and E-Health Portability Act of 2011

Sponsor: Glenn Thompson (R-Pa.)

S.850: Autism Services and Workforce Acceleration Act of 2011

Sponsor: Richard J. Durbin (D-Ill.)

S.1132: Autism Spectrum Disorders Services Act of 2011

Sponsor: Robert Menendez (D-N.J.)

H.R.2007: Autism Spectrum Disorders Services Act of 2011

Sponsor: Christopher H. Smith (R-N.J.)

H.R.3762: To amend the Public Health Service Act to include occupational...

Sponsor: Paul Tonko (D-N.Y.)

H.R.2600: National Pediatric Acquired Brain Injury Plan Act of 2011

Sponsor: Leonard Lance (R-N.J.)

H.R.531: Access to Frontline Health Care Act of 2011

Sponsor: Bruce Braley (D-Iowa)

S.829: Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Services Act of 2011

Sponsor: Benjamin L. Cardin (D-Md.)

H.R.1546: Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Services Act of 2011

Sponsor: Jim Gerlach (R-Pa.)

H.R.2468: Medicare Home Health Flexibility Act of 2011

Sponsor: Charles Boustany Jr. (R-La.)

H.R.2499: Lymphedema Diagnosis and Treatment Cost-Saving Act of 2011

Sponsor: Larry Kissell (D-N.C.)

H.R.2785: Athletic Trainers' Equal Access to Medicare Act of 2011

Sponsor: Edolphus Towns (D-N.Y.)

H.R.8: American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012

Sponsor: Dave Camp (R-Mich.)

S.957: Veterans' Traumatic Brain Injury Rehabilitative Services' Improvements...

Sponsor: John Boozman (R-Ark.)

H.R.1855: Veterans' Traumatic Brain Injury Rehabilitative Services' Improvements...

Sponsor: Tim Walz (D-Minn.)

S.868: State Flexibility Act

Sponsor: Orrin G. Hatch (R-Utah)

H.R.1683: State Flexibility Act

Sponsor: Phil Gingrey (R-Ga.)

H.R.3630: Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012

Sponsor: Dave Camp (R-Mich.)

S.1867: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012

Sponsor: Carl Levin (D-Mich.)

H.R.1540: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012

Sponsor: Howard P. McKeon (R-Calif.)

H.R.3765: Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Continuation Act of 2011

Sponsor: Dave Camp (R-Mich.)

S.1094: Combating Autism Reauthorization Act

Sponsor: Robert Menendez (D-N.J.)

H.R.2005: Combating Autism Reauthorization Act of 2011

Sponsor: Christopher H. Smith (R-N.J.)

H.R.2891: Access to Frontline Health Care Act of 2009

Sponsor: Bruce Braley (D-Iowa)

S.3686: Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and...

Sponsor: Tom Harkin (D-Iowa)

H.R.4247: Keeping All Students Safe Act

Sponsor: George Miller (D-Calif.)

S.2860: Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act

Sponsor: Christopher J. Dodd (D-Conn.)

H.R.1600: To amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for the treatment of...

Sponsor: Joe Sestak (D-Pa.)

S.1169: A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for the...

Sponsor: Kirsten E. Gillibrand (D-N.Y.)

S.819: Autism Treatment Acceleration Act of 2009

Sponsor: Richard J. Durbin (D-Ill.)

H.R.2413: Autism Treatment Acceleration Act of 2009

Sponsor: Mike Doyle (D-Pa.)

H.R.3200: America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009

Sponsor: John D. Dingell (D-Mich.)

H.R.3590: Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act

Sponsor: Charles B. Rangel (D-N.Y.)

H.R.4662: Lymphedema Diagnosis and Treatment Cost Saving Act of 2010

Sponsor: Larry Kissell (D-N.C.)

H.RES.1258: Expressing support for designation of May 2010 as Mental Health Month.

Sponsor: Grace F. Napolitano (D-Calif.)

H.RES.1033: Expressing support for designation of April 2010 as "National Autism...

Sponsor: Dave Reichert (R-Wash.)

H.R.5040: Health Information Technology Extension for Behavioral Health Services...

Sponsor: Patrick J. Kennedy (D-R.I.)

H.R.5025: HITECH Extension for Behavioral Health Services Act of 2010

Sponsor: Patrick J. Kennedy (D-R.I.)

H.R.678: Huntington's Disease Parity Act of 2009

Sponsor: Bob Filner (D-Calif.)

S.1963: Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act of 2010

Sponsor: Daniel K. Akaka (D-Hawaii)

H.R.1036: Veterans Physical Therapy Services Improvement Act of 2009

Sponsor: Stephanie Herseth Sandlin (D-S.D.)

H.R.1558: Preexisting Condition Patient Protection Act of 2009

Sponsor: Joe Courtney (D-Conn.)

S.RES.490: A resolution recognizing the measurable, positive impact that the...

Sponsor: Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.)

H.R.4944: Siding with America's Patients Act

Sponsor: Joe Wilson (R-S.C.)

H.R.4919: To repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

Sponsor: Connie Mack (R-Fla.)

H.R.4903: To repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

Sponsor: Michele Bachmann (R-Minn.)

H.R.4910: To repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and enact the...

Sponsor: Dan Burton (R-Ind.)

H.R.4894: To amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to ensure...

Sponsor: Steve Buyer (R-Ind.)

H.R.43: Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Services Act of 2009

Sponsor: Xavier Becerra (D-Calif.)

S.46: Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Services Act of 2009

Sponsor: John Ensign (R-Nev.)

H.R.1094: Medicare Home Health Flexibility Act of 2009

Sponsor: John Lewis (D-Ga.)

S.3978: Medicare Home Health Flexibility Act of 2010

Sponsor: Tim Johnson (D-S.D.)

H.R.1137: Athletic Trainers' Equal Access to Medicare Act of 2009

Sponsor: Edolphus Towns (D-N.Y.)

H.R.2479: Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Improvement Act of 2009

Sponsor: Shelley Berkley (D-Nev.)

H.R.2068: Medicare Telehealth Enhancement Act of 2009

Sponsor: Mike Thompson (D-Calif.)

S.1131: Independence at Home Act of 2009

Sponsor: Ron Wyden (D-Ore.)

H.R.2560: Independence at Home Act of 2009

Sponsor: Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.)

H.R.1829: Medicare Patient Access to Physical Therapists Act of 2009

Sponsor: Earl Pomeroy (D-N.D.)

S.950: Medicare Patient Access to Physical Therapists Act of 2009

Sponsor: Blanche Lincoln (D-Ark.)

H.R.3184: Medicare Independent Living Act of 2009

Sponsor: Jim Langevin (D-R.I.)

S.1186: Medicare Independent Living Act of 2009

Sponsor: Jeff Bingaman (D-N.M.)

H.R.3790: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to repeal the Medicare...

Sponsor: Kendrick B. Meek (D-Fla.)

H.R.5712: Physician Payment and Therapy Relief Act of 2010

Sponsor: Sander M. Levin (D-Mich.)

H.R.1708: Ending the Medicare Disability Waiting Period Act of 2009

Sponsor: Gene Green (D-Texas)

H.R.4993: Home Health Care Planning Improvement Act of 2010

Sponsor: Allyson Y. Schwartz (D-Pa.)

S.3216: Medicare Rural Health Care Equity Act of 2010

Sponsor: Charles E. Grassley (R-Iowa)

H.R.4371: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to continue using 2009...

Sponsor: Charlie Gonzalez (D-Texas)

H.R.1586: FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act

Sponsor: Charles B. Rangel (D-N.Y.)

H.R.4994: Medicare and Medicaid Extenders Act of 2010

Sponsor: John Lewis (D-Ga.)

H.R.4872: Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010

Sponsor: John M. Spratt Jr. (D-S.C.)

H.R.5200: FEHBP Dependent Coverage Extension Act

Sponsor: Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.)

H.R.4691: Temporary Extension Act of 2010

Sponsor: Charles B. Rangel (D-N.Y.)

H.R.4851: Continuing Extension Act of 2010

Sponsor: Sander M. Levin (D-Mich.)

H.R.3692: National Forest Roadless Area Conservation Act

Sponsor: Jay Inslee (D-Wash.)

S.1679: Affordable Health Choices Act

Sponsor: Tom Harkin (D-Iowa)

S.1796: America's Healthy Future Act of 2009

Sponsor: Max Baucus (D-Mont.)

H.R.2647: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010

Sponsor: Ike Skelton (D-Mo.)

S.1390: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010

Sponsor: Carl Levin (D-Mich.)

H.R.1: American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009

Sponsor: David R. Obey (D-Wis.)

H.R.2: Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009

Sponsor: Frank Pallone (D-N.J.)

S.3230: Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and...

Sponsor: Tom Harkin (D-Iowa)

S.578: Protecting Children's Health in Schools Act of 2007

Sponsor: Edward M. Kennedy (D-Mass.)

H.R.1017: Protecting Children's Health in Schools Act of 2007

Sponsor: John D. Dingell (D-Mich.)

H.R.1134: Physical Therapist Student Loan Repayment Eligibility Act of 2007

Sponsor: Marion Berry (D-Ark.)

S.2485: Physical Therapist Student Loan Repayment Eligibility Act of 2007

Sponsor: Jon Tester (D-Mont.)

S.1628: Nurse Faculty and Physical Therapist Education Act of 2007

Sponsor: Jeff Bingaman (D-N.M.)

H.R.2915: National Health Service Corps Scholarship and Loan Repayment Programs...

Sponsor: Bruce Braley (D-Iowa)

H.R.1424: A bill to provide authority for the Federal Government to purchase and...

Sponsor: Patrick J. Kennedy (D-R.I.)

S.558: Mental Health Parity Act of 2007

Sponsor: Pete V. Domenici (R-N.M.)

S.845: Safety of Seniors Act of 2007

Sponsor: Michael B. Enzi (R-Wyo.)

H.R.2260: Healthcare Truth and Transparency Act of 2007

Sponsor: John Sullivan (R-Okla.)

H.R.2994: National Pain Care Policy Act of 2008

Sponsor: Lois Capps (D-Calif.)

S.626: Arthritis Prevention, Control, and Cure Act of 2007

Sponsor: Edward M. Kennedy (D-Mass.)

H.R.1283: Arthritis Prevention, Control, and Cure Act of 2008

Sponsor: Anna G. Eshoo (D-Calif.)

S.999: Stroke Treatment and Ongoing Prevention Act of 2008

Sponsor: Thad Cochran (R-Miss.)

H.R.477: Stroke Treatment and Ongoing Prevention Act

Sponsor: Lois Capps (D-Calif.)

S.2162: Veterans' Mental Health and Other Care Improvements Act of 2008

Sponsor: Daniel K. Akaka (D-Hawaii)

H.R.4053: Mental Health Improvements Act of 2007

Sponsor: Shelley Berkley (D-Nev.)

S.3584: Obesity Prevention, Treatment, and Research Act of 2008

Sponsor: Jeff Bingaman (D-N.M.)

H.RES.1381: Resolution expressing the sense of the House that there should be an...

Sponsor: Lucille Roybal-Allard (D-Calif.)

H.R.5352: Elder Abuse Victims Act of 2008

Sponsor: Joe Sestak (D-Pa.)

H.R.6983: Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction...

Sponsor: Patrick J. Kennedy (D-R.I.)

H.RES.1478: Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Falls Prevention Awareness...

Sponsor: Frank Pallone (D-N.J.)

H.R.1367: Paul Wellstone Mental Health and Addiction Equity Act of 2007

Sponsor: Patrick J. Kennedy (D-R.I.)

S.2795: Small Business Health Options Program Act of 2008

Sponsor: Richard J. Durbin (D-Ill.)

H.R.6210: SHOP Act

Sponsor: Ron Kind (D-Wis.)

H.CON.RES.195: Expressing the sense of the Congress that a National Dysphagia Awareness...

Sponsor: Zach Wamp (R-Tenn.)

S.450: Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Services Act of 2007

Sponsor: John Ensign (R-Nev.)

H.R.748: Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Services Act of 2007

Sponsor: Xavier Becerra (D-Calif.)

H.R.1846: Medicare Access to Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Services...

Sponsor: Edolphus Towns (D-N.Y.)

S.1224: Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Reauthorization Act of 2007

Sponsor: John D. Rockefeller IV (D-W.Va.)

H.R.3269: Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007

Sponsor: Heather A. Wilson (R-N.M.)

H.R.3162: Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007

Sponsor: John D. Dingell (D-Mich.)

S.799: Community Choice Act of 2007

Sponsor: Tom Harkin (D-Iowa)

H.R.1621: Community Choice Act of 2007

Sponsor: Danny K. Davis (D-Ill.)

H.R.1809: Medicare Independent Living Act of 2007

Sponsor: Jim Langevin (D-R.I.)

S.2103: Medicare Independent Living Act of 2007

Sponsor: Jeff Bingaman (D-N.M.)

H.R.4082: Long-term Care Quality and Modernization Act of 2007

Sponsor: Earl Pomeroy (D-N.D.)

S.1980: Long-term Care Quality and Modernization Act of 2007

Sponsor: Gordon Harold Smith (R-Ore.)

S.932: Medicare Patient Access to Physical Therapists Act of 2007

Sponsor: Blanche Lincoln (D-Ark.)

H.R.1552: Medicare Patient Access to Physical Therapists Act of 2007

Sponsor: Earl Pomeroy (D-N.D.)

H.R.1663: Medicare Mental Health Modernization Act of 2007

Sponsor: Pete Stark (D-Calif.)

H.R.4248: Ensuring Medicare Access to Recreational Therapy Act of 2007

Sponsor: Ellen O. Tauscher (D-Calif.)

H.R.5704: Medicare Home Health Flexibility Act of 2008

Sponsor: John Lewis (D-Ga.)

H.R.5590: Medicare Oral Health Rehabilitative Enhancement Act of 2008

Sponsor: Bill Pascrell Jr. (D-N.J.)

H.R.2231: Medicare Access to Complex Rehabilitation and Assistive Technology Act...

Sponsor: Thomas H. Allen (D-Maine)

S.2931: Medicare Access to Complex Rehabilitative and Assistive Technology Act...

Sponsor: Olympia J. Snowe (R-Maine)

H.R.7130: Medically Fragile Children's Act of 2008

Sponsor: Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.)

S.3631: Medically Fragile Children's Act of 2008

Sponsor: Hillary Rodham Clinton (D-N.Y.)

H.R.6878: Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Improvement Act of 2008

Sponsor: Shelley Berkley (D-Nev.)

H.R.4137: Higher Education Opportunity Act

Sponsor: George Miller (D-Calif.)

H.R.2642: Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008

Sponsor: Chet Edwards (D-Texas)

S.358: Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2007

Sponsor: Olympia J. Snowe (R-Maine)

H.R.493: Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008

Sponsor: Louise M. Slaughter (D-N.Y.)

S.3406: ADA Amendments Act of 2008

Sponsor: Tom Harkin (D-Iowa)

H.R.3195: ADA Amendments Act of 2008

Sponsor: Steny H. Hoyer (D-Md.)

H.R.2608: SSI Extension for Elderly and Disabled Refugees Act

Sponsor: Jim McDermott (D-Wash.)

S.821: SSI Extension for Elderly and Disabled Refugees Act

Sponsor: Gordon Harold Smith (R-Ore.)

H.R.6331: Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008

Sponsor: Charles B. Rangel (D-N.Y.)

S.3101: Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008

Sponsor: Max Baucus (D-Mont.)

H.R.1: An Act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to titles II and V of the...

Sponsor: Kevin Brady (R-Texas)

H.R.1892: Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018

Sponsor: John B. Larson (D-Conn.)

H.R.1625: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018

Sponsor: Edward Royce (R-Calif.)

H.R.620: ADA Education and Reform Act of 2017

Sponsor: Ted Poe (R-Texas)

H.R.4508: PROSPER Act

Sponsor: Virginia Foxx (R-N.C.)

S.3158: Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and...

Sponsor: Roy Blunt (R-Mo.)

H.R.6: SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act

Sponsor: Greg Walden (R-Ore.)

H.R.5722: Dr. Todd Graham Pain Management Improvement Act of 2018

Sponsor: Jackie Walorski (R-Ind.)

H.R.5774: Combating Opioid Abuse for Care in Hospitals Act of 2018

Sponsor: Carlos Curbelo (R-Fla.)

H.R.5776: MOST Act

Sponsor: Richard E. Neal (D-Mass.)

H.R.6110: Dr. Todd Graham Pain Management, Treatment, and Recovery Act of 2018

Sponsor: Jackie Walorski (R-Ind.)

S.3008: Dr. Todd Graham Pain Management Improvement Act of 2018

Sponsor: Todd Young (R-Ind.)

S.3120: HEAL Act of 2018

Sponsor: Orrin G. Hatch (R-Utah)

H.R.6225: Medicare Home Health Flexibility Act

Sponsor: Jason Smith (R-Mo.)

H.R.6470: Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and...

Sponsor: Tom Cole (R-Okla.)

H.R.6157: Department of Defense and Labor, Health and Human Services, and...

Sponsor: Kay Granger (R-Texas)

S.3337: Mental Health Services for Students Act of 2018

Sponsor: Tina Smith (D-Minn.)

H.R.2913: Mental Health in Schools Act of 2017

Sponsor: Grace F. Napolitano (D-Calif.)

S.2152: Amy, Vicky, and Andy Child Pornography Victim Assistance Act of 2018

Sponsor: Orrin G. Hatch (R-Utah)

H.R.6615: Traumatic Brain Injury Program Reauthorization Act of 2018

Sponsor: Bill Pascrell Jr. (D-N.J.)

S.3657: Traumatic Brain Injury Program Reauthorization Act of 2018

Sponsor: Orrin G. Hatch (R-Utah)

S.3796: Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act

Sponsor: Kamala Harris (D-Calif.)

H.R.6897: Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2018, Part II

Sponsor: Bill Shuster (R-Pa.)

S.2076: BOLD Infrastructure for Alzheimer's Act

Sponsor: Susan Collins (R-Maine)

H.R.4256: BOLD Infrastructure for Alzheimer's Act

Sponsor: Brett Guthrie (R-Ky.)

S.2387: Concentrating on High-value Alzheimer's Needs to Get to an End (CHANGE)...

Sponsor: Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.)

H.R.4957: Concentrating on High-Value Alzheimer's Needs to Get to an End (CHANGE)...

Sponsor: Linda T. Sánchez (D-Calif.)

H.R.1109: Mental Health Services for Students Act of 2020

Sponsor: Grace F. Napolitano (D-Calif.)

S.518: Lymphedema Treatment Act

Sponsor: Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.)

H.R.1948: Lymphedema Treatment Act of 2019

Sponsor: Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.)

H.R.2740: Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, Defense, State, Foreign...

Sponsor: Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.)

H.R.2968: Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2020

Sponsor: Peter J. Visclosky (D-Ind.)

S.RES.181: A resolution supporting the designation of the week of April 8 through...

Sponsor: Margaret Hassan (D-N.H.)

H.RES.298: Expressing support for the designation of the week of April 8, 2019,...

Sponsor: Dave Loebsack (D-Iowa)

H.R.3637: Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act of 2019

Sponsor: Bobby L. Rush (D-Ill.)

H.R.2781: EMPOWER for Health Act of 2019

Sponsor: Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.)

H.R.2431: Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act of 2019

Sponsor: John Katko (R-N.Y.)

H.R.2283: CHANGE Act of 2019

Sponsor: Linda T. Sánchez (D-Calif.)

S.1126: Concentrating on High-value Alzheimer’s Needs to Get to an End (CHANGE)...

Sponsor: Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.)

H.R.3165: Mental Health Parity Compliance Act

Sponsor: Katie Porter (D-Calif.)

S.1737: Mental Health Parity Compliance Act

Sponsor: Christopher S. Murphy (D-Conn.)

H.R.3127: Medicare Home Health Flexibility Act

Sponsor: Lloyd Doggett (D-Texas)

S.1725: Medicare Home Health Flexibility Act of 2019

Sponsor: Benjamin L. Cardin (D-Md.)

S.2248: HEROES Act

Sponsor: Tim Scott (R-S.C.)

H.R.4107: Funding Early Childhood is the Right IDEA Act

Sponsor: Mark DeSaulnier (D-Calif.)

S.2500: Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act of 2019

Sponsor: Kamala Harris (D-Calif.)

S.2747: Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act of 2019

Sponsor: Bob Casey (D-Pa.)

S.2997: Title VII Health Care Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2019

Sponsor: Jack Reed (D-R.I.)

H.R.3070: CAPABILITY Act of 2019

Sponsor: Seth Moulton (D-Mass.)

H.R.4674: College Affordability Act

Sponsor: Robert C. Scott (D-Va.)

H.R.4564: Suicide Prevention Lifeline Improvement Act of 2020

Sponsor: John Katko (R-N.Y.)

H.R.1767: Excellence in Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Expansion Act

Sponsor: Doris Matsui (D-Calif.)

H.R.4861: Effective Suicide Screening and Assessment in the Emergency Department...

Sponsor: Gus Bilirakis (R-Fla.)

H.R.4309: Barriers to Suicide Act of 2019

Sponsor: Donald Beyer (D-Va.)

S.995: Lifespan Respite Care Reauthorization Act of 2019

Sponsor: Susan Collins (R-Maine)

H.R.4932: CONNECT for Health Act of 2019

Sponsor: Mike Thompson (D-Calif.)

S.2741: CONNECT for Health Act of 2019

Sponsor: Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii)

H.R.1329: Medicaid Reentry Act

Sponsor: Paul Tonko (D-N.Y.)

S.1754: Disaster Relief Medicaid Act

Sponsor: Bob Casey (D-Pa.)

H.R.3215: Disaster Relief Medicaid Act

Sponsor: Donna Shalala (D-Fla.)

S.1782: Improving Mental Health Access for Students Act

Sponsor: John Kennedy (R-La.)

H.R.1878: IDEA Full Funding Act

Sponsor: Jared Huffman (D-Calif.)

S.866: IDEA Full Funding Act

Sponsor: Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.)

H.R.748: CARES Act

Sponsor: Joe Courtney (D-Conn.)

H.R.6201: Families First Coronavirus Response Act

Sponsor: Nita M. Lowey (D-N.Y.)

H.R.3208: REAADI for Disasters Act

Sponsor: Jim Langevin (D-R.I.)

S.1755: REAADI for Disasters Act

Sponsor: Bob Casey (D-Pa.)

H.R.6365: Immediate Relief for Rural Facilities and Providers Act of 2020

Sponsor: Phil Roe (R-Tenn.)

S.1202: Independence at Home Act of 2019

Sponsor: Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.)

H.R.2408: Ensuring Access to Quality Complex Rehabilitation Technology Act of 2019

Sponsor: F. James Sensenbrenner (R-Wis.)

H.R.6720: Student Loan Forgiveness for Frontline Health Workers Act

Sponsor: Carolyn B. Maloney (D-N.Y.)

H.R.6800: The Heroes Act

Sponsor: Nita M. Lowey (D-N.Y.)

H.R.6484: Hazard Pay for the Frontlines During Health Emergencies Act

Sponsor: Joe Neguse (D-Colo.)

H.R.6709: Coronavirus Frontline Workers Fair Pay Act

Sponsor: Matt Cartwright (D-Pa.)

H.R.7154: Outpatient Therapy Modernization and Stabilization Act

Sponsor: Brendan Boyle (D-Pa.)

H.R.6634: Emergency COVID Telehealth Response Act

Sponsor: Cynthia Axne (D-Iowa)

H.R.8094: Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act

Sponsor: Max Rose (D-N.Y.)

S.4375: Telehealth Modernization Act

Sponsor: Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.)

H.R.133: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021

Sponsor: Henry Cuellar (D-Texas)

H.R.8727: Telehealth Modernization Act

Sponsor: Buddy Carter (R-Ga.)

H.R.8755: Expanded Telehealth Access Act

Sponsor: Mikie Sherrill (D-N.J.)

S.4343: Triple A Study Act

Sponsor: Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.)

H.R.8581: Triple A Study Act

Sponsor: G. K. Butterfield (D-N.C.)

H.R.8702: Holding Providers Harmless From Medicare Cuts During COVID–19 Act of 2020

Sponsor: Ami Bera (D-Calif.)

S.5007: Holding Providers Harmless From Medicare Cuts During COVID–19 Act of 2020

Sponsor: John Boozman (R-Ark.)

H.R.8505: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for a...

Sponsor: Michael C. Burgess (R-Texas)

H.R.1319: American Rescue Plan Act of 2021

Sponsor: John Yarmuth (D-Ky.)

H.R.542: Save Education Jobs Act

Sponsor: Jahana Hayes (D-Conn.)

S.610: Protecting Medicare and American Farmers from Sequester Cuts Act

Sponsor: Tim Kaine (D-Va.)

H.R.1868: To prevent across-the-board direct spending cuts, and for other purposes.

Sponsor: John Yarmuth (D-Ky.)

H.R.2168: Expanded Telehealth Access Act

Sponsor: Mikie Sherrill (D-N.J.)

S.368: Telehealth Modernization Act

Sponsor: Tim Scott (R-S.C.)

H.R.1332: Telehealth Modernization Act

Sponsor: Buddy Carter (R-Ga.)

H.RES.354: Supporting the designation of the week of April 26 through April 30,...

Sponsor: Jahana Hayes (D-Conn.)

S.180: Buffalo Tract Protection Act

Sponsor: Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.)

S.2210: Better Care Better Jobs Act

Sponsor: Bob Casey (D-Pa.)

H.R.2461: Triple A Study Act

Sponsor: G. K. Butterfield (D-N.C.)

S.1089: To amend the Families First Coronavirus Response Act to extend child...

Sponsor: Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.)

H.R.3320: Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act of 2021

Sponsor: Bobby L. Rush (D-Ill.)

S.1679: Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act of 2021

Sponsor: Bob Casey (D-Pa.)

H.R.3150: Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act of 2021

Sponsor: John Katko (R-N.Y.)

S.1578: Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act of 2021

Sponsor: Tina Smith (D-Minn.)

H.R.4131: Better Care Better Jobs Act

Sponsor: Debbie Dingell (D-Mich.)

S.176: Ensuring Understanding of COVID–19 to Protect Public Health Act

Sponsor: Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.)

H.R.909: Moms Matter Act

Sponsor: Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.)

S.484: Moms Matter Act

Sponsor: Kirsten E. Gillibrand (D-N.Y.)

S.1315: Lymphedema Treatment Act

Sponsor: Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.)

H.R.3630: Lymphedema Treatment Act

Sponsor: Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.)

H.R.1990: Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Patient-Centered Care Act

Sponsor: Mike Thompson (D-Calif.)

S.2556: Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Patient-Centered Care Act

Sponsor: Mark Warner (D-Va.)

S.2658: REAADI for Disasters Act

Sponsor: Bob Casey (D-Pa.)

H.R.5536: SMART Act

Sponsor: Bobby L. Rush (D-Ill.)

S.3193: Expanded Telehealth Access Act

Sponsor: Steve Daines (R-Mont.)

H.R.6413: Keep Kids in Schools Act

Sponsor: Kat Cammack (R-Fla.)

H.R.3792: STRONG Support for Children Act of 2021

Sponsor: Ayanna Pressley (D-Mass.)

H.R.7219: GROW SISPS Act

Sponsor: Marie Newman (D-Ill.)

H.R.6532: Funding Early Childhood is the Right IDEA Act

Sponsor: Mark DeSaulnier (D-Calif.)

S.3544: Funding Early Childhood is the Right IDEA Act

Sponsor: Margaret Hassan (D-N.H.)

H.R.711: West Los Angeles VA Campus Improvement Act of 2021

Sponsor: Ted Lieu (D-Calif.)

S.3799: PREVENT Pandemics Act

Sponsor: Patty Murray (D-Wash.)

H.R.3173: Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2021

Sponsor: Suzan K. DelBene (D-Wash.)

S.3018: Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2021

Sponsor: Roger Marshall (R-Kan.)

H.R.6202: Telehealth Extension Act of 2021

Sponsor: Lloyd Doggett (D-Texas)

S.3593: Telehealth Extension and Evaluation Act

Sponsor: Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.)

H.RES.1063: Supporting the designation of the week of April 25 through April 29,...

Sponsor: Jahana Hayes (D-Conn.)

S.RES.604: A resolution supporting the designation of the week of April 25 through...

Sponsor: Margaret Hassan (D-N.H.)

S.2938: Bipartisan Safer Communities Act

Sponsor: Marco Rubio (R-Fla.)

H.R.7666: Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022

Sponsor: Frank Pallone (D-N.J.)

S.4170: Mental Health Reform Reauthorization Act of 2022

Sponsor: Bill Cassidy (R-La.)

H.R.7116: 9–8–8 Implementation Act of 2022

Sponsor: Tony Cárdenas (D-Calif.)

S.4306: Improving Access to Behavioral Health Integration Act

Sponsor: Tina Smith (D-Minn.)

H.R.6770: PACE Plus Act

Sponsor: Debbie Dingell (D-Mich.)

S.3626: PACE Expanded Act

Sponsor: Bob Casey (D-Pa.)

H.R.7667: Food and Drug Amendments of 2022

Sponsor: Anna G. Eshoo (D-Calif.)

S.4348: FDASLA Act of 2022

Sponsor: Patty Murray (D-Wash.)

S.4712: Occupational Therapy Mental Health Parity Act

Sponsor: Margaret Hassan (D-N.H.)

H.R.8201: Promoting Health Care Quality Act of 2022

Sponsor: Judy Chu (D-Calif.)

H.R.8800: Supporting Medicare Providers Act of 2022

Sponsor: Ami Bera (D-Calif.)

H.R.2617: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023

Sponsor: Gerald E. Connolly (D-Va.)

H.R.9306: States Handling Access to Reciprocity for Employment Act

Sponsor: Tracey Mann (R-Kan.)

S.5: A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure...

Sponsor: Thomas R. Carper (D-Del.)

H.R.4040: Advancing Telehealth Beyond COVID–19 Act of 2021

Sponsor: Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.)

H.R.744: Supporting the Mental Health of Educators and Staff Act of 2023

Sponsor: Suzanne Bonamici (D-Ore.)

H.R.1310: SHARE Act

Sponsor: Tracey Mann (R-Kan.)

S.462: Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act of 2023

Sponsor: Tina Smith (D-Minn.)

H.R.2474: Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act

Sponsor: Raul Ruiz (D-Calif.)

S.1592: Occupational Therapy Mental Health Parity Act

Sponsor: Margaret Hassan (D-N.H.)

H.R.4315: Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Patient-Centered Care Act

Sponsor: Glenn Thompson (R-Pa.)

H.R.3875: Expanded Telehealth Access Act

Sponsor: Mikie Sherrill (D-N.J.)

S.2016: CONNECT for Health Act of 2023

Sponsor: Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii)

H.R.4189: CONNECT for Health Act of 2023

Sponsor: Mike Thompson (D-Calif.)

H.R.4933: Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act of 2023

Sponsor: Grace F. Napolitano (D-Calif.)

H.R.4878: EMPOWER Act

Sponsor: Debbie Lesko (R-Ariz.)

S.2459: Enabling More of the Physical and Occupational Workforce to Engage in...

Sponsor: Thomas R. Carper (D-Del.)

S.2880: Expanded Telehealth Access Act

Sponsor: Steve Daines (R-Mont.)

S.2433: SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act of 2023

Sponsor: Bill Cassidy (R-La.)

S.3106: SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act of 2023

Sponsor: Bill Cassidy (R-La.)

H.R.4079: Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program...

Sponsor: Harold Rogers (R-Ky.)

H.R.6928: CONNECT Act of 2024

Sponsor: David Trone (D-Md.)

S.2942: WELL Seniors Act of 2023

Sponsor: Angus King (ID-Maine)

H.R.6371: Provider Reimbursement Stability Act of 2023

Sponsor: Greg Murphy (R-N.C.)

H.R.6545: Physician Fee Schedule Update and Improvements Act

Sponsor: Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-Iowa)

H.R.6683: Preserving Seniors’ Access to Physicians Act of 2023

Sponsor: Greg Murphy (R-N.C.)

S.3430: Better Mental Health Care, Lower-Cost Drugs, and Extenders Act of 2023

Sponsor: Ron Wyden (D-Ore.)

H.R.7623: Telehealth Modernization Act of 2024

Sponsor: Buddy Carter (R-Ga.)

S.3967: Telehealth Modernization Act

Sponsor: Tim Scott (R-S.C.)

H.R.7148: Medicare Home Health Accessibility Act

Sponsor: Lloyd Smucker (R-Pa.)

H.R.7279: REDUCE Act

Sponsor: Donald G. Davis (D-N.C.)

H.R.7618: SAFE Act

Sponsor: Carol Miller (R-W.Va.)

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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?
Abraham Saffer	Scheduler and Legislative Aide, Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee
Heather Parsons	Deputy Chief of Staff, Rep. Brad Miller
John Ray	Legislative Correspondent, Rep. Mike Kelly
Andrew Bopp	n/a
Christina Metzler	n/a
Tim Casey	n/a
Ralph Kohl	n/a
Tim Nanof	n/a
Dan Jones	n/a
Christina A. Metzler	n/a
Christina A Metzler	n/a
Tim NanofJones	n/a
Ralplh Kohl	n/a

Disclosures Filed

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1st Quarter, 2024

Q1 Report

In Q1, The American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. (AOTA) had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 18. Original Filing: 301553314.xml

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No bill number - Support funding for the Allied Health Workforce Diversity program. H.R. 744 - Supporting the Mental Health of Educators and Staff Act of 2023: Support passage H.R. 1310 - States Handling Access to Reciprocity for Employment Act or the SHARE Act: Support passage. S. 462/HR 4933 - Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act of 2023: Advocate for adding occupational therapy back into S. 462, similar to provisions in the draft "Primary Care and Health Workforce Expansion Act;" and advocate for passage of HR 4933. S. 1592 - OT Mental Health Parity Act: Support passage and advocate for introduction in the House of Representatives. S. 2433/S. 3106/H.R. 4079 - Substance-Use-Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment for Patients and Communities (SUPPORT) Act - support passage. Medicare Bump Act - Support passage Healthy MINDS Act - Support passage No Bill Number - Funding for Mental Health Service Professionals Demonstration Grant Program: Advocate for funding No Bill Number - Funding for School-Based Mental Health Grant Program: Advocate for funding

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No bill number - Grow SISPS Act from 117th Congress: Support reintroduction. No bill number - Support funding for the Allied Health Workforce Diversity program. HR 1310 - SHARE Act: Support passage and seek Senate introduction. 1/25/24 - Meeting with Assistant Secretary of Education Glenna Wright Gallo and Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary of Education Meghan Whittaker, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) - Discussed Medicaid in schools. 1/29/24 - Meeting with Assistant Secretary of Education Glenna Wright Gallo, OSERS - Discussed assistive technology. 1/30/24 - Meeting with Danny Carlson, COS in the Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE) - Discussed school mental health grants. 2/15/24 - Meeting with Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary of Education Meghan Whittaker and Eric Gutshell, COS in OSERS - Wisconsin Medicaid in schools. 3/14/24 - Meeting with Deputy Assistant Secretary of Education Ruth Ryder, OESE - Tour University of Incarnate Word's OTD program in San Antonio, TX 3/18/24 - Briefing and Q&A with Assistant Secretary of Education Glenna Wright Gallo and Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary of Education Meghan Whittaker, OESE - Discuss OTs role in special education.

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No bill number - Supported efforts to include occupational therapy in new school-based Medicaid guidelines, where appropriate. HR 4315 - Medicare Orthotics & Prosthetics Patient Centered Care Act: Advocate for passage to stop fraud in the provision of orthotics and prosthetics and to ensure access to needed orthotic devices. Advocate for introduction in the Senate. HR 4878/S 2459 - EMPOWER Act: Advocate for passage of EMPOWER Act, which would change the Medicare supervision requirement for occupational therapy assistants (OTAs) and physical therapist assistants (PTAs) in private practice from "direct" supervision to match state standards and require GAO student of impact of 15% reimbursement cut for OTAs and PTAs in rural and medically underserved areas. H.R. 2474 - Strengthen Medicare for Patients and Providers Act: Support passage. No bill number - Advocate for introduction of legislation allowing occupational therapy practitioners to opt-out of Medicare. No bill number - Support legislation that will reverse the current Medicare multiple procedure payment reduction for therapy services. No bill number Support legislation that will improve the ability of therapy providers to participate in Medicare quality payment programs. HR 3875/S 2880 - Expanded Telehealth Access Act: Advocate for passage in the House and Senate to establish occupational therapists as telehealth providers in Medicare. H.R.7623/S.3967 - Telehealth Modernization Act: Advocated for introduction and passage of bill that would among other things establish occupational therapists as telehealth providers in Medicare. S. 2016 and HR 4189 - CONNECT for Health Act: Advocate to revise provisions of legislation to specifically establish occupational therapists as telehealth providers in Medicare. H.R.7148 - Medicare Home Health Accessibility Act: Advocated for introduction and passage of legislation that would establish occupational therapy as a qualifying Medicare home health service. S. 1592 - Occupational Therapy in Mental Health Parity Act: Support passage and advocate for introduction in the House of Representatives. S. 2942 WELL Seniors Act - support passage H.R. 6371 Provider Reimbursement Stability Act - support passage H.R. 6545 Physician Fee Schedule Update and Improvements Act - support passage H.R. 6683 Preserving Seniors Access to Physicians Act - support passage S. 3430 Better Mental Health Care, Lower-Cost Drugs, and Extenders Act - support passage S. 2433/S. 3106/H.R. 4079 Substance-Use-Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment for Patients and Communities (SUPPORT) Act - support passage H.R.7279 REDUCE Act: Supported introduction and passage. H.R. 7618 Stopping Addiction and Falls for the Elderly (SAFE) Act: Supported introduction and passage.

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4th Quarter, 2023

Q4 Report

In Q4, The American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. (AOTA) had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 22. Original Filing: 301535559.xml

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No bill number - Support funding for the Allied Health Workforce Diversity program. H.R. 744 - Supporting the Mental Health of Educators and Staff Act of 2023: Support passage H.R. 1310 - States Handling Access to Reciprocity for Employment Act or the SHARE Act: Support passage. S. 462/HR 4933 - Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act of 2023: Advocate for adding occupational therapy back into S. 462, similar to provisions in the draft "Primary Care and Health Workforce Expansion Act;" and advocate for passage of HR 4933. S. 1592 - OT Mental Health Parity Act: Support passage and advocate for introduction in the House of Representatives. S. 2433/S. 3106/H.R. 4079 - Substance-Use-Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment for Patients and Communities (SUPPORT) Act - support passage. HR 7116 - 9-8-8 Implementation Act - Support Passage H.R. 6928 - 9-8-8 CONNECT Act - Support Passage

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No bill number - Supported efforts to include occupational therapy in new school-based Medicaid guidelines, where appropriate. HR 4315 - Medicare Orthotics & Prosthetics Patient Centered Care Act: Advocate for passage to stop fraud in the provision of orthotics and prosthetics and to ensure access to needed orthotic devices. Advocate for introduction in the Senate. HR 4878/S 2459 - EMPOWER Act: Advocate for passage of EMPOWER Act, which would change the Medicare supervision requirement for occupational therapy assistants (OTAs) and physical therapist assistants (PTAs) in private practice from "direct" supervision to match state standards and require GAO student of impact of 15% reimbursement cut for OTAs and PTAs in rural and medically underserved areas. H.R. 2474 - Strengthen Medicare for Patients and Providers Act: Support passage. No bill number - Advocate for introduction of legislation allowing occupational therapy practitioners to opt-out of Medicare. No bill number - Support legislation that will reverse the current Medicare multiple procedure payment reduction for therapy services. No bill number Support legislation that will improve the ability of therapy providers to participate in Medicare quality payment programs. HR 3875/S 2880 - Expanded Telehealth Access Act: Advocate for passage in the House and Senate to establish occupational therapists as telehealth providers in Medicare. No bill number - Telehealth Modernization Act: Advocate for reintroduction and inclusion of provision to establish occupational therapists as telehealth providers in Medicare. S. 2016 and HR 4189 - CONNECT for Health Act: Advocate to revise provisions of legislation to specifically establish occupational therapists as telehealth providers in Medicare. No bill number - Medicare Home Health Accessibility Act: Advocate for introduction of legislation that would establish occupational therapy as a qualifying Medicare home health service. S. 1592 - Occupational Therapy in Mental Health Parity Act: Support passage and advocate for introduction in the House of Representatives. No bill number - support introduction of legislation to streamline the certification of the plan of care under Medicare No bill number - support introduction of legislation in the House that would add falls prevention to the services included in the Medicare annual wellness visit and add occupational therapist to the list of eligible providers S. 2942 WELL Seniors Act - support passage H.R. 6371 Provider Reimbursement Stability Act - support passage H.R. 6545 Physician Fee Schedule Update and Improvements Act - support passage H.R. 6683 Preserving Seniors Access to Physicians Act - support passage S. 3430 Better Mental Health Care, Lower-Cost Drugs, and Extenders Act - support passage S. 2433/S. 3106/H.R. 4079 Substance-Use-Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment for Patients and Communities (SUPPORT) Act - support passage

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3rd Quarter, 2023

Q3 Report

In Q3, The American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. (AOTA) had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 19, 2023. Original Filing: 301506535.xml

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No bill number - Discussed creation of occupational therapy led program to address school-based staff burnout No bill number - Supported efforts to include occupational therapy in new school-based Medicaid guidance, where appropriate. No bill number - GROW SISPS Act from prior congress: Support reintroduction. No bill number - National Specialized Instructional Support Personnel Appreciation Week resolution: support introduction. No bill number - Supported occupational therapy's inclusion in trauma informed care in school proposals. H.R. 744 - Supporting the Mental Health of Educators and Staff Act of 2023: Support passage. Met with Department of Education, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, Deputy Secretary Ruth Ryders chief of staff Danny Carlson. Advocated to change the wording on who is eligible for the Mental Health Service Professional grants, to explicitly list occupational therapists, who are in fact eligible.

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No bill number - Supported efforts to include occupational therapy in new school-based Medicaid guidelines, where appropriate. HR 4315 - Medicare Orthotics & Prosthetics Patient Centered Care Act: Advocate for passage to stop fraud in the provision of orthotics and prosthetics and to ensure access to needed orthotic devices. Advocate for introduction in the Senate. HR 4878/S 2459 - EMPOWER Act: Advocate for passage of EMPOWER Act, which would change the Medicare supervision requirement for occupational therapy assistants (OTAs) and physical therapist assistants (PTAs) in private practice from "direct" supervision to match state standards and require GAO student of impact of 15% reimbursement cut for OTAs and PTAs in rural and medically underserved areas. H.R. 2474 - Strengthen Medicare for Patients and Providers Act: Support passage. No bill number - Advocate for introduction of legislation allowing occupational therapy practitioners to opt-out of Medicare. No bill number - Support legislation that will reverse the current Medicare multiple procedure payment reduction for therapy services. No bill number Support legislation that will improve the ability of therapy providers to participate in Medicare quality payment programs. HR 3875/S 2880 - Expanded Telehealth Access Act: Advocate for passage in the House and Senate to establish occupational therapists as telehealth providers in Medicare. No bill number - Telehealth Modernization Act: Advocate for reintroduction and inclusion of provision to establish occupational therapists as telehealth providers in Medicare. S. 2016 and HR 4189 - CONNECT for Health Act: Advocate to revise provisions of legislation to specifically establish occupational therapists as telehealth providers in Medicare. No bill number - Medicare Home Health Accessibility Act: Advocate for introduction of legislation that would establish occupational therapy as a qualifying Medicare home health service. S. 1592 - Occupational Therapy in Mental Health Parity Act: Support passage and advocate for introduction in the House of Representatives.

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2nd Quarter, 2023

Q2 Report

In Q2, The American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. (AOTA) had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 19, 2023. Original Filing: 301483009.xml

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1st Quarter, 2023

Q1 Report

In Q1, The American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. (AOTA) had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 18, 2023. Original Filing: 301455536.xml

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No bill number - Supported efforts to include occupational therapy in new school-based Medicaid guidelines, where appropriate. No bill number - Advocate for introduction of legislation to stop fraud in the provision of orthotics and prosthetics and to ensure access to needed orthotic devices. No bill number - Advocate for introduction of legislation to change Medicare requirements for supervision of therapy assistants in private practice from direct to general, and to direct the GAO to conduct a study on the impact cuts to therapy assistant reimbursement has had on access to services in rural and medically underserved areas. H.R. 2474 - Strengthen Medicare for Patients and Providers Act: Support passage. No bill number - Advocate for introduction of legislation allowing occupational therapy practitioners to opt-out of Medicare. No bill number - Support legislation that will reverse the current Medicare multiple procedure payment reduction for therapy services. No bill number Support legislation that will improve the ability of therapy providers to participate in Medicare quality payment programs. No bill number - Stabilizing Medicare Access to Rehabilitation and Therapy (SMART) Act: Advocate for reintroduction of SMART Act in House and Senate to revise supervision rules for occupational therapy assistants. No bill number - Expanded Telehealth Access Act: Advocate for reintroduction in House and Senate to establish occupational therapists as telehealth providers in Medicare. No bill number - Telehealth Modernization Act: Advocate for reintroduction, which would give CMS authority to establish occupational therapists as telehealth providers in Medicare. No bill number - CONNECT for Health Act: Advocate to revise provisions of legislation from previous Congress that would allow occupational therapists to continue as telehealth providers in Medicare. No bill number - Medicare Home Health Accessibility Act: Advocate for introduction of legislation that would establish occupational therapy as a qualifying Medicare home health service.

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4th Quarter, 2022

Q4 Report

In Q4, The American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. (AOTA) had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 17, 2023. Original Filing: 301429356.xml

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HR 7666 - Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022 and S 4170 - Mental Health Reform Reauthorization Act of 2022: Advocated to add doctoral occupational therapy programs to the list of programs eligible for Mental and Behavioral Health Education and Training Grants. HR 2461/S 1089 - Access to Assistive Technology and Devices for Americans Study Act (Triple A Study): Support passage HR 3320/S 1679 - The Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act: Support passage. HR 3150/S 1578 - Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act of 2021: Support passage. HR 909/S 484 - Moms Matter Act: Support passage. HR 7116 - 9-8-8 Implementation Act of 2022: Support passage. S. 3799 - PREVENT Pandemics Act: Support passage. S 4306 - Improving Access to Behavioral Health Integration Act: Support passage. HR 6770-PACE Plus Act and S 3626-PACE Expanded Act: Support passage. HR 7667 - Food and Drug Amendments of 2022: Support for Section 811. Bans of Devices for One or More Intended Uses. S. 4348-FDASLA Act of 2022: Support for Sen. Chris Murphy's amendment banning the use of electric skin shock devices. HR 2617 - Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023: Support inclusion of all above provisions in end of year Omnibus bill.

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HR 3150/S 1578 - Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Act: Support passage. HR 3320/S 1679 - Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act: Advocated for inclusion in any future infrastructure package Congress passes. S. 3799 - PREVENT Pandemics Act: Support passage. H.R. 2617 - Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 - Support inclusion of report language allowing occupational therapy doctoral programs to participate in the Behavioral Health Workforce Education Training (BHWET) programs. HR 7666-Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022 and S 4170-Mental Health Reform Reauthorization Act of 2022: Advocated to add doctoral occupational therapy programs to the list of programs eligible for Mental and Behavioral Health Education and Training Grants. HR 7219 - GROW SISPS Act: Support passage. H.R. 9306 - States Handling Access to Reciprocity for Employment Act: Support.

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S 1315/HR 3630 - The Lymphedema Treatment At: Support passage. HR 5536 - Stabilizing Medicare Access to Rehabilitation and Therapy (SMART) Act: Advocated for passage of SMART Act and related S5 (To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure appropriate supervision requirements for outpatient physical therapy and outpatient occupational therapy), which contained provision of SMART Act that revised supervision rules for Occupational Therapy Assistants. HR 2168/S3193 - Expanded Telehealth Access Act: Advocated for passage. S. 368/HR 1332 - Telehealth Modernization Act: Advocated for passage. HR 1990/S 2556 - Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Patient-Centered Care Act: Lobbied for changes to the bills to ensure the legislation does not disrupt the ability of occupational therapy practitioners to provide and bill for orthotics and prosthetics and related services under Medicare. S.4712-OT Mental Health Parity Act: Support Passage of bill to direct CMS to put forward guidance clarifying that occupational therapy services can be provided to a person with a mental or behavioral health diagnosis under Medicare and Medicaid. HR3173/S3018-Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act: Support passage. HR 6202 - Telehealth Extension Act: Endorsed S.3593 - Telehealth Extension & Evaluation Act: Endorsed HR 6770-PACE Plus Act and S 3626 PACE Expanded Act: Support passage HR 8800 - Supporting Medicare Providers Act of 2022: Advocate for passage HR 4040, Advancing Telehealth Beond COVID-19 Act of 2021 - Support Senate adoption to extend telehealth waivers through the end of 2024. Provision adopted as part of the year-end Omnibus. H.R. 2617 - Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023: Support inclusion of all above provisions in end of year Omnibus bill. No bill: Supported efforts to include occupational therapy in new school-based Medicaid guidelines, where appropriate. No bill number: Support for passage of legislative provisions to clarify providers who are exempt from competitive bidding when providing orthotics and prosthetics, and reducing fraud in the provision of orthotics and prosthetics.

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3rd Quarter, 2022

Q3 Report

In Q3, The American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. (AOTA) had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 18, 2022. Original Filing: 301407527.xml

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HR 3150/S 1578 - Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Act: Support passage. HR 3320/S 1679 - Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act: Advocated for inclusion in any future infrastructure package Congress passes. S. 3799 - PREVENT Pandemics Act: Support passage. No bill number: Inclusion of report language in FY23 Labor-HHS appropriations bill allowing occupational therapy doctoral programs to participate in the Behavioral Health Workforce Education Training (BHWET) programs. HR 7666-Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022 and S 4170-Mental Health Reform Reauthorization Act of 2022: Advocated to add doctoral occupational therapy programs to the list of programs eligible for Mental and Behavioral Health Education and Training Grants. HR 7219 - GROW SISPS Act: Support passage. No bill: Support possible legislation to ease administrative burdens with the creation of interstate licensing compacts.

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S 1315/HR 3630 - The Lymphedema Treatment At: Support passage. HR 5536 - Stabilizing Medicare Access to Rehabilitation and Therapy (SMART) Act: Advocated for passage and support introduction of similar legislation in the Senate. HR 2168/S3193 - Expanded Telehealth Access Act: Advocated for passage. S. 368/HR 1332 - Telehealth Modernization Act: Advocated for passage. HR 1990/S 2556 - Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Patient-Centered Care Act: Lobbied for changes to the bills to ensure the legislation does not disrupt the ability of occupational therapy practitioners to provide and bill for orthotics and prosthetics and related services under Medicare. S.4712-OT Mental Health Parity Act: Support Passage of bill to direct CMS to put forward guidance clarifying that occupational therapy services can be provided to a person with a mental or behavioral health diagnosis under Medicare and Medicaid. HR3173/S3018-Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act: Support passage. HR 6202 - Telehealth Extension Act: Endorsed S.3593 - Telehealth Extension & Evaluation Act: Endorsed HR 6770-PACE Plus Act and S 3626 PACE Expanded Act: Support passage HR 8201: Promoting Health Care Quality Act of 2002 - support passage. No bill: Supported efforts to include occupational therapy in new school-based Medicaid guidelines, where appropriate. HR 8800 - Supporting Medicare Providers Act of 2022: Advocate for passage

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2nd Quarter, 2022

Q2 Report

In Q2, The American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. (AOTA) had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 20, 2022. Original Filing: 301393666.xml

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HR 7666 - Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022 and S 4170 - Mental Health Reform Reauthorization Act of 2022: Advocated to add doctoral occupational therapy programs to the list of programs eligible for Mental and Behavioral Health Education and Training Grants. HR 2461/S 1089 - Access to Assistive Technology and Devices for Americans Study Act (Triple A Study): Support passage HR 3320/S 1679 - The Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act: Support passage. HR 3150/S 1578 - Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act of 2021: Support passage. No bill number: Advocated for the role of occupational therapy in acute and long-term recovery from the COVID pandemic. HR 909/S 484 - Moms Matter Act: Support passage. HR 7116 - 9-8-8 Implantation Act of 2022: Support passage. S. 3799 - PREVENT Pandemics Act: Support passage. S 4306 - Improving Access to Behavioral Health Integration Act: Support passage. S 2938 - Bipartisan Safer Communities Act: Support passage. HR 6770-PACE Plus Act and S 3626-PACE Expanded Act: Support passage. No Bill: Advocated for occupational therapy's role in long COVID treatment and recovery. HR 7667 - Food and Drug Amendments of 2022: Support for Section 811. Bans of Devices for One or More Intended Uses. S. 4748-FDASLA Act of 2022: Support for Sen. Chris Murphy's amendment banning the use of electric skin shock devices.

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HR 3150/S 1578 - Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Act: Support passage. HR 3320/S 1679 - Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act: Advocated for inclusion in any future infrastructure package Congress passes. S. 3799 - PREVENT Pandemics Act: Support passage. No bill number: Inclusion of report language in FY23 Labor-HHS appropriations bill allowing occupational therapy doctoral programs to participate in the Behavioral Health Workforce Education Training (BHWET) programs. HR 7666-Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022 and S 4170-Mental Health Reform Reauthorization Act of 2022: Advocated to add doctoral occupational therapy programs to the list of programs eligible for Mental and Behavioral Health Education and Training Grants. HR 7219 - GROW SISPS Act: Support passage. No bill: Support possible legislation to ease administrative burdens with the creation of interstate licensing compacts.

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HR 1868 - A bill to prevent across-the-board direct spending cuts and for other purposes: Support for delaying Medicare Sequester and passage of bill. S 1315/HR 3630 - The Lymphedema Treatment At: Support passage. HR 5536 - Stabilizing Medicare Access to Rehabilitation and Therapy (SMART) Act: Advocated for passage HR 2168/S3193 - Expanded Telehealth Access Act: Advocated for passage. S. 368/HR 1332 - Telehealth Modernization Act: Advocated for passage. HR 1990/S 2556 - Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Patient-Centered Care Act: Lobbied for changes to the bills to ensure the legislation does not disrupt the ability of occupational therapy practitioners to provide and bill for orthotics and prosthetics and related services under Medicare. No bill number: advocated for inclusion of language in Senate mental health legislation, directing CMS to put forward guidance clarifying that occupational therapy services can be provided to a person with a mental or behavioral health diagnosis under Medicare and Medicaid. No bill number: advocated for inclusion of language in Senate mental health legislation requiring an occupational therapy evaluation for anyone with dementia who lives in a skilled nursing or long-term care facility, or who is newly diagnosed with schizophrenia. HR3173/S3018-Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act: Support passage. HR 6202 - Telehealth Extension Act: Endorsed S.3593 - Telehealth Extension & Evaluation Act: Endorsed HR 6770-PACE Plus Act and S 3626 PACE Expanded Act: Support passage S 2938 - Bipartisan Safer Communities Act: Support passage. No bill: Advocated for occupational therapy's role in long COVID treatment and recovery.

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No Bill # - Advocated for the role of occupational therapy in emergency preparedness and response, and for better planning for the needs of people with disabilities before, during and after an emergency. No Bill # - Advocated for the role of occupational therapy in acute and long-term recovery from the COVID pandemic. S. 2658 - The Real Emergency Access for Aging & Disability inclusion for Disasters Act: Support passage. HR 7667 - Food and Drug Amendments of 2022: Support for Section 811. Bans of Devices for One or More Intended Uses. S. 4748-FDASLA Act of 2022: Support for Sen. Chris Murphy's amendment banning the use of electric skin shock devices. No Bill: Advocated for occupational therapy's role in long COVID treatment and recovery.

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1st Quarter, 2022

Q1 Report

In Q1, The American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. (AOTA) had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 20, 2022. Original Filing: 301368695.xml

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No bill - Higher education: Supported strengthening the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. H.R. 542 - Save Education Jobs Act: Support passage No bill: Supported occupational therapy's inclusion in trauma informed care in school proposals. HR3792-STRONG Support for Children Act: Support HR 7219-GROW SISPS Act: Support passage. HR 6532/S 3544 - Funding Early Childhood is the Right IDEA Act: Support. No bill number: Advocate for National Specialized Instructional Support Personnel Appreciation Week of 2022 resolution. March 3, 2022 - Department of Education Meeting with: Katherine Neas - Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS); Valerie Williams - Director, Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP); David Cantrell -Deputy Director, OSEP; Daniel Schreier - Policy Specialist, OSEP; and Meghan Whittaker - Special Assistant Topic: Advocated for guidance and help with shortages and the role of Specialized Instructional Support Personnel (SISP) in schools. March 7, 2022 - White House Domestic Policy Council Meeting with: Kim Knackstedt - Director of Disability Policy. Topic: Advocated for a Specialized Instructional Support Personnel (SISP))week resolution for 2022 and 2023 and for SISP guidance. March 17, 2022 - Dept of Education Meeting with: Valerie Williams - Director, OSEP; David Cantrell - Deputy Director, OSEP; Daniel Schreier - Policy Specialist, OSEP; and Ruth Ryder - Deputy Assistant Secretary, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education. Topic: Advocated for occupational therapy's role in K-12 schools.

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S. 610 - Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act: Support introduction and passage. S. 2210/HR 4131-Better Care Better Jobs Act: Advocate for increased use of occupational therapy within Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) and protection of the habilitation benefit. No bill - Behavioral Health Workforce Education Training (BHWET) program: discussed possible bill to get occupational therapy doctorate programs recognized by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) as mental health provider and eligible for this program. HR 2461/S 1089 - Access to Assistive Technology and Devices for Americans Study Act (Triple A Study): Support passage HR 3320/S 1679 - The Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act: Support passage. HR 3150/S 1578 - Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act of 2021: Support passage. No bill number: Advocated for the role of occupational therapy in acute and long-term recovery from the COVID pandemic. HR 909/S 484 - Moms Matter Act: Support passage. HR 7116l - 9-8-8 Implantation Act of 2022: Support passage. S. 3799 - PREVENT Pandemics Act: Support passage.

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S. 2210/HR 4131 - Better Care Better Jobs Act: Support inclusion of improved Medicaid Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) in any infrastructure package, including increased coverage for occupational therapy services under Home and Community Based Services and protection of the habilitation benefit. HR 1868 - A bill to prevent across-the-board direct spending cuts and for other purposes: Support for delaying Medicare Sequester and passage of bill. S 1315/HR 3630 - The Lymphedema Treatment At: Support passage. HR 5536 - Stabilizing Medicare Access to Rehabilitation and Therapy (SMART) Act: Advocated for passage HR 2168/S3193 - Expanded Telehealth Access Act: Advocated for passage. S. 368/HR 1332 - Telehealth Modernization Act: Advocated for passage. HR 1990/S 2556 - Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Patient-Centered Care Act: Lobbied for changes to the bills to ensure the legislation does not disrupt the ability of occupational therapy practitioners to provide and bill for orthotics and prosthetics and related services under Medicare. No bill number: advocated for inclusion of language in Senate mental health legislation, directing CMS to put forward guidance clarifying that occupational therapy services can be provided to a person with a mental or behavioral health diagnosis under Medicare and Medicaid. No bill number: advocated for inclusion of language in Senate mental health legislation requiring an occupational therapy evaluation for anyone with dementia who lives in a skilled nursing or long-term care facility, or who is newly diagnosed with schizophrenia. HR3173/S3018-Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act: Support passage. HR 6202 - Telehealth Extension Act: Endorsed S.3593 - Telehealth Extension & Evaluation Act: Endorsed

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4th Quarter, 2021

Q4 Report

In Q4, The American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. (AOTA) had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 19, 2022. Original Filing: 301329744.xml

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S. 2210/HR 4131 - Better Care Better Jobs Act: Support inclusion of improved Medicaid Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) in any infrastructure package, including increased coverage for occupational therapy services under Home and Community Based Services and protection of the habilitation benefit. HR 1868 - A bill to prevent across-the-board direct spending cuts and for other purposes: Support for delaying Medicare Sequester and passage of bill. S 1315/HR 3630 - The Lymphedema Treatment At: Support passage. HR 5536 - Stabilizing Medicare Access to Rehabilitation and Therapy (SMART) Act: Advocated for passage HR 2168/S3193 - Expanded Telehealth Access Act: Advocated for passage. S. 368/HR 1332 - Telehealth Modernization Act: Advocated for passage. S. 610-Protecting Medicare and American Farmers from Sequester Cuts Act and H.R. 6413-Supporting Health Care Providers During the COVID-19 Pandemic Act: Advocated for policies to prevent cuts to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS), scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2022, including reform of the MPFS. HR 1990/S 2556 - Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Patient-Centered Care Act: Lobbied for changes to the bills to ensure the legislation does not disrupt the ability of occupational therapy practitioners to provide and bill for orthotics and prosthetics and related services under Medicare. No bill number: advocated for inclusion of language in Senate mental health legislation, directing CMS to put forward guidance clarifying that occupational therapy services can be provided to a person with a mental or behavioral health diagnosis under Medicare and Medicaid. No bill number: advocated for inclusion of language in Senate mental health legislation requiring an occupational therapy evaluation for anyone with dementia who lives in a skilled nursing or long-term care facility, or who is newly diagnosed with schizophrenia.

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3rd Quarter, 2021

Q3 Report

In Q3, The American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. (AOTA) had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 19, 2021. Original Filing: 301305540.xml

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S. 2210/HR 4131 - Better Care Better Jobs Act: Support inclusion of improved Medicaid Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) in any infrastructure package, including increased coverage for occupational therapy services under Home and Community Based Services and protection of the habilitation benefit. HR 1868 - A bill to prevent across-the-board direct spending cuts and for other purposes: Support for delaying Medicare Sequester and passage of bill. S 1315/HR 3630 - The Lymphedema Treatment At: Support passage. No bill number: Advocated for a rural exemption for upcoming cuts to Medicare Part B payments for occupational therapy assistants and regulatory changes to supervision requirements for therapy assistants in private practice. HR 2168 - Expanded Telehealth Access Act: Advocated for passage and support introduction of identical legislation in the Senate. S. 368/HR 1332 - Telehealth Modernization Act: Advocated for passage. No bill number: Advocated for policies to prevent cuts to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2022, including reform of the MPFS. HR 1990/S 2556 - Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Patient-Centered Care Act: Lobbied for changes to the bills to ensure the legislation does not disrupt the ability of occupational therapy practitioners to provide and bill for orthotics and prosthetics and related services under Medicare.

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2nd Quarter, 2021

Q2 Report

In Q2, The American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. (AOTA) had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 20, 2021. Original Filing: 301284565.xml

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S. 2210 - Better Care Better Jobs Act: Support inclusion of improved Medicaid Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) in any infrastructure package, including increased coverage for occupational therapy services under Home and Community Based Services. HR 1868 - A bill to prevent across-the-board direct spending cuts and for other purposes: Support for delaying Medicare Sequester and passage of bill. No bill number: Advocated for a rural exemption for upcoming cuts to Medicare Part B payments for occupational therapy assistants and regulatory changes to supervision requirements for therapy assistants in private practice. No bill number: Support legislation to reduce the reductions in Medicare Part B reimbursements scheduled to take effect in January 2022. HR 2168 - Expanded Telehealth Access Act: Advocated for passage. S. 368/HR 1332 - Telehealth Modernization Act: Advocated for passage.

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1st Quarter, 2021

Q1 Report

In Q1, The American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. (AOTA) had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 19, 2021. Original Filing: 301258514.xml

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HR1319 - American Rescue Plan Act: Support increased Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) for Medicaid Home and Community Based Services. No bill number: Support inclusion of improved Medicaid Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) in any infrastructure package, including coverage for occupational therapy services under HCBS. HR 1868 - A bill to prevent across-the-board direct spending cuts and for other purposes: Support for delaying Medicare Sequester and passage of bill. No bill number: Advocated for a rural exemption for upcoming cuts to Medicare Part B payments for occupational therapy assistants and regulatory changes to supervision requirements for therapy assistants in private practice. No bill number: Support legislation to reduce the reductions in Medicare Part B reimbursements scheduled to take effect in January 2022. HR 2168 - Expanded Telehealth Access Act: Advocated for passage. S. 368/HR 1332 - Telehealth Modernization Act: Advocated for passage.

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4th Quarter, 2020

Q4 Report

In Q4, The American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. (AOTA) had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 20, 2021. Original Filing: 301240317.xml

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No bill number. Support inclusion of specialized instructional support personnel into title 2 of Higher Education Act. HR 3637/S 2747 - The Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act of 2019: Support legislation to help increase the diversity of the occupational therapy workforce. S.2248 - HEROES Act: Support passage. HR 4107 - Funding Early Childhood is the Right IDEA Act: Support passage. HR 2431/S. 2500 - Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act of 2019: Support passage. No bill # - FY 2021 LHHS appropriations: Support funding for Mental Health workforce development programs at HRSA and support continued inclusion of occupational therapy in these programs (BHWET and MBHET). Support for funding for Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program. Support Full funding for IDEA and Title I funding. HR 4107 - Funding Early Childhood is the Right IDEA Act: support passage. HR 1878/S. 866 - IDEA Full Funding Bill: support passage Supported having a minimum six month freeze on student loan payment and resetting interest rates to zero during that time either through regulatory action or in H.R. 133-Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021. No Bill: Oppose additional IDEA and ESEA Waiver authority for Secretary, and supported increased overall funding to IDEA and ESEA in COVID legislation No bill # - possible COVID 4 bill: Educated and advocated for funding for early intervention services, special education, and general education funding. No bill # - educated and advocated for action on Specialized Instructional Support Personnel (SISP) provider shortages during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. HR 6720 - Student Loan Forgiveness for Frontline Health Workers Act: Supported passage and inclusion of similar language allowing student loan forgiveness for frontline health workers in HR 6800, HEROES Act. No bill: Educated staff about the role of occupational therapy professionals in supporting return to school (in person and virtual) during COVID-19.

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No bill # - FY 2021 LHHS appropriations: Support funding for Mental Health workforce development programs at HRSA and support continued inclusion of occupational therapy in these programs (BHWET and MBHET). Support for funding for Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program. Support for Heart and Lung Research. Support for Increased funding for SAMHSA and HRSA programs. No bill# - Support for Congressional attention to the issue of falls related injuries and falls prevention. HR 3165/S 1737 - Mental Health Parity Compliance Act: Support passage. HR 3637/S 2747, Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act; support passage. HR 3208/S 1755 - REAADI Act - support passage Asked Congress to address the shortage of personal protective equipment and ensure access to appropriate PPE for healthcare providers - including funding the national strategic stockpile. No bill # - possible COVID 4 bill: Educated and advocated for funding for early intervention services. HR 6720 - Student Loan Forgiveness for Frontline Health Workers Act: Supported passage and inclusion of similar language allowing student loan forgiveness for frontline health workers in HR 6800, HEROES Act. Supported provision of appropriate personal protective equipment for health care providers, including occupational therapy practitioners in any COVID-19 response legislation. HR 8094 - Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act: Support.

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HR 3637/S 2747 - The Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act of 2019: Support legislation to help increase the diversity of the occupational therapy workforce. No bill number: Support funding for Mental Health workforce development programs at HRSA and support continued inclusion of occupational therapy in these programs. HR 2431/S 2500 - Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act of 2019: Support passage. No bill # - FY 2021 LHHS appropriations: Support funding for Mental Health workforce development programs at HRSA and support continued inclusion of occupational therapy in these programs (BHWET and MBHET). Support for funding for Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program. No Bill # - possible COVID 4 bill: Advocated for inclusion of healthcare providers in paid sick and family and medical leave benefits passed as part of HR 6201. S 2248 - Heroes Entering Role of Education Service (HEROES) Act: Support passage. HR 6800 - Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions (HEROES) Act - Support inclusion of language allowing student loan forgiveness for frontline health workers. Advocated for inclusion of occupational therapy practitioners in legislation providing COVID-19 Hazard Pay, including HR 6484-Hazard Pay for the Frontlines During Health Emergencies Act and HR 6709-Coronavirus Frontline Workers Fair Pay Act. Supported provision of appropriate personal protective equipment for health care providers, including occupational therapy practitioners in any COVID-19 response legislation.

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No bill: Support inclusion of occupational therapy services via telehealth under Medicare Part B, Medicare Advantage and any demonstration programs such as telehealth within accountable care organizations. HR 3127/S 1725 - The Home Health Flexibility Act: Support the ability of occupational therapists to conduct the initial and comprehensive assessments for Medicare Home Health cases. No bill: Support for Congressional attention to the issue of falls related injuries and falls prevention. HR 4932/S 2741 - CONNECT for Health Act of 2019: Support expanded coverage for services provided to Medicare patients via telehealth, including occupational therapy and other therapy services. HR 1329 - Medicaid Reentry Act (mental health and Medicaid policy): Support passage S 1754/HR 3215 - The Disaster Relief Medicaid Act (DRMA): Support passage No bill: Support for Medicare payment for evidence-based programs, led by occupational therapists, that support caregivers for people with dementia. No bill: Support for Medicare payment for evidence-based programs, led by occupational therapists, to support aging in place. S 1202 - Independence At Home Act: support passage HR 7154 - Outpatient Therapy Modernization and Stabilization Act: Support passage. HR 6634 - Emergency COVID Telehealth Response Act: Support introduction and passage. S. 4375/HR 8727 - Telehealth Modernization Act: Advocate for provisions that would allow the Secretary of Health and Human Services to permanently add occupational therapy practitioners to the Medicare telehealth benefit. Support passage. Support various House and Senate proposals to extend and make permanent the Public Health Emergency provisions that enable occupational therapists to provide services to Medicare patients via telehealth. HR 8755-Expanded Telehealth Access Act: Support passage of bill that would allow occupational therapists and other therapists to provide services to Medicare Part B Patients via telehealth after public health emergency ends. S 4343/HR 8581-Triple A Study Bill: advocate to add occupational therapists to list of providers included in legislation mandating study of amputee healthcare. H.R. 133 - Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021, Division CC Section 115: Advocate to permit occupational therapists to conduct the initial assessment visit and complete the comprehensive assessment with respect to certain rehabilitation services for home health agencies under the Medicare Part B program. HR 8702/S. 5007 - Holding Providers Harmless from Medicare Cuts During COVID-19 Act of 2020; Division CC Section 113 of HR 133-Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021; and HR 8505-a bill to provide a one year waiver of budget neutrality under the Medicare physician fee schedule: Advocate for changes to evaluation and management coding redistribution in Revisions to Payment Policies under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, Quality Payment Program and Other Revisions to Part B for CY 2021 (CMS-1734-F). No bill: Advocated to pause Medicare sequestration for 2021.

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3rd Quarter, 2020

Q3 Report

In Q3, The American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. (AOTA) had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 19, 2020. Original Filing: 301215511.xml

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No bill number. Support inclusion of specialized instructional support personnel into title 2 of Higher Education Act. HR 3637/S 2747 - The Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act of 2019: Support legislation to help increase the diversity of the occupational therapy workforce. HR 2781 - Educating Medical Professionals and Optimizing Workforce Efficiency and Readiness (EMPOWER) for Health Act of 2019: Advocated for inclusion of language of HR 3637, Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act: support passage. S. 2997 - Title VII Health Care Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2019: Advocated for inclusion of language of S 2747, Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act: support passage. S.2248 - HEROES Act: Support passage. HR 4107 - Funding Early Childhood is the Right IDEA Act: Support passage. HR 2431/S. 2500 - Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act of 2019: Support passage. No bill # - FY 2021 LHHS appropriations: Support funding for Mental Health workforce development programs at HRSA and support continued inclusion of occupational therapy in these programs (BHWET and MBHET). Support for funding for Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program. Support Full funding for IDEA and Title I funding. HR 4107 - Funding Early Childhood is the Right IDEA Act: support passage. HR 1878/S. 866 - IDEA Full Funding Bill: support passage Supported having a minimum six month freeze on student loan payment and resetting interest rates to zero during that time either through regulatory action or in HR 748 - CARES Act. HR 6201 - Families First Corona Virus Response Act: Supported Increased overall funding to IDEA and ESEA. HR 748 - Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act: Oppose additional IDEA and ESEA Waiver authority for Secretary in HR 748 or future legislation. Supported Increased overall funding to IDEA and ESEA No bill # - possible COVID 4 bill: Educated and advocated for funding for early intervention services, special education, and general education funding. No bill # - educated and advocated for action on Specialized Instructional Support Personnel (SISP) provider shortages during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. HR 6720 - Student Loan Forgiveness for Frontline Health Workers Act: Supported passage and inclusion of similar language allowing student loan forgiveness for frontline health workers in HR 6800, HEROES Act. No bill: Educated staff about the role of occupational therapy professionals in supporting return to school (in person and virtual) during COVID-19.

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No bill # - FY 2021 LHHS appropriations: Support funding for Mental Health workforce development programs at HRSA and support continued inclusion of occupational therapy in these programs (BHWET and MBHET). Support for funding for Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program. Support for Heart and Lung Research. Support for Increased funding for SAMHSA and HRSA programs. No bill# - Support for Congressional attention to the issue of falls related injuries and falls prevention. HR 3165/S 1737 - Mental Health Parity Compliance Act: Support passage. HR 2781 - Educating Medical Professionals and Optimizing Workforce Efficiency and Readiness (EMPOWER) for Health Act of 2019: Advocated for inclusion of language of HR 3637, Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act; support passage. S 995 Lifespan Respite Care Reauthorization Act: Support passage HR 3208/S 1755 - REAADI Act - support passage Asked Congress to address the shortage of personal protective equipment and ensure access to appropriate PPE for healthcare providers - including funding the national strategic stockpile. HR 6365/3559 -Immediate Relief for Rural Facilities and Providers Act of 2020: Support passage. No bill # - possible COVID 4 bill: Educated and advocated for funding for early intervention services. HR 6720 - Student Loan Forgiveness for Frontline Health Workers Act: Supported passage and inclusion of similar language allowing student loan forgiveness for frontline health workers in HR 6800, HEROES Act. HR 6201 - Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Supported expansion to health care providers of Family Medical Leave Benefits included in the bill. Supported provision of appropriate personal protective equipment for health care providers, including occupational therapy practitioners in any COVID-19 response legislation. HR 8094 - Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act: Support.

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No bill: Support inclusion of occupational therapy services via telehealth under Medicare Part B, Medicare Advantage and any demonstration programs such as telehealth within accountable care organizations. HR 3127/S 1725 - The Home Health Flexibility Act: Support the ability of occupational therapists to conduct the initial and comprehensive assessments for Medicare Home Health cases. S 518/HR 1948 - Lymphedema Treatment Act - Support passage. No bill: Advocate for Congressional oversight of new Medicare payment models - PDPM & PDGM. No bill: Support for Congressional attention to the issue of falls related injuries and falls prevention. No bill: Advocated to stop proposed cuts to therapy services in the 2021 Physician Fee Schedule. HR 4932/S 2741 - CONNECT for Health Act of 2019: Support expanded coverage for services provided to Medicare patients via telehealth, including occupational therapy and other therapy services. HR 1329 - Medicaid Reentry Act (mental health and Medicaid policy): Support passage S 1754/HR 3215 - The Disaster Relief Medicaid Act (DRMA): Support passage No bill: Support for Medicare payment for evidence-based programs, led by occupational therapists, that support caregivers for people with dementia. No bill: Support for Medicare payment for evidence-based programs, led by occupational therapists, to support aging in place. S 1202 - Independence At Home Act: support passage HR2408 - Ensuring Access to Complex Rehabilitation Technology Act of 2019: support passage HR 748, CARES Act: Advocated to include occupational therapy practitioners as eligible Medicare telehealth service providers for both the duration of the COVID-19 public health emergency and on a permanent basis. HR 7154 - Outpatient Therapy Modernization and Stabilization Act: Support passage. HR 6634 - Emergency COVID Telehealth Response Act: Support introduction and passage. No bill #: Support for waiving statutory budget neutrality requirements, or exempting certain provider specialties from the application of budget neutrality, for the implementation of new Evaluation and Management Codes in the 2021 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, and inclusion of this waiver in any COVID-19 legislation. HR 6365/3559 -Immediate Relief for Rural Facilities and Providers Act of 2020: Support passage. CMS - Met with CMS to discuss Medicare Part B payment reductions to therapy provider payments proposed in the 2021 physician fee schedule: Participants included Demetrios Kouzoukas, Director of Medicare. S. 4375 - Telehealth Modernization Act: Support , particularly for provisions that would allow the Secretary of Health and Human Services to permanently add occupational therapy practitioners to the Medicare telehealth benefit. Support various House and Senate proposals to extend and make permanent the Public Health Emergency provisions that enable occupational therapists to provide services to Medicare patients via telehealth.

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2nd Quarter, 2020

Q2 Report

In Q2, The American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. (AOTA) had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 20, 2020. Original Filing: 301198936.xml

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No bill number. Support inclusion of specialized instructional support personnel into title 2 of Higher Education Act. HR 3637/S 2747 - The Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act of 2019: Support legislation to help increase the diversity of the occupational therapy workforce. HR 2781 - Educating Medical Professionals and Optimizing Workforce Efficiency and Readiness (EMPOWER) for Health Act of 2019: Advocated for inclusion of language of HR 3637, Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act: support passage. S. 2997 - Title VII Health Care Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2019: Advocated for inclusion of language of S 2747, Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act: support passage. S.2248 - HEROES Act: Support passage. HR 4107 - Funding Early Childhood is the Right IDEA Act: Support passage. HR 2431/S. 2500 - Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act of 2019: Support passage. No bill # - FY 2021 LHHS appropriations: Support funding for Mental Health workforce development programs at HRSA and support continued inclusion of occupational therapy in these programs (BHWET and MBHET). Support for funding for Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program. Support Full funding for IDEA and Title I funding. HR 4107 - Funding Early Childhood is the Right IDEA Act: support passage. HR 1878/S. 866 - IDEA Full Funding Bill: support passage Supported having a minimum six month freeze on student loan payment and resetting interest rates to zero during that time either through regulatory action or in HR 748 - CARES Act. HR 6201 - Families First Corona Virus Response Act: Supported Increased overall funding to IDEA and ESEA. HR 748 - Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act: Oppose additional IDEA and ESEA Waiver authority for Secretary in HR 748 or future legislation. Supported Increased overall funding to IDEA and ESEA No bill # - possible COVID 4 bill: Educated and advocated for funding for early intervention services, special education, and general education funding. No bill # - educated and advocated for action on Specialized Instructional Support Personnel (SISP) provider shortages during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. HR 6720 - Student Loan Forgiveness for Frontline Health Workers Act: Supported passage and inclusion of similar language allowing student loan forgiveness for frontline health workers in HR 6800, HEROES Act.

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HR 2283/S.1126 - CHANGE Act of 2019: Support expansion of services for people with Alzheimers and related dementia. No bill # - FY 2021 LHHS appropriations: Support funding for Mental Health workforce development programs at HRSA and support continued inclusion of occupational therapy in these programs (BHWET and MBHET). Support for funding for Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program. Support for Heart and Lung Research. Support for Increased funding for SAMHSA and HRSA programs. No bill # - FY 2021 Department of Defense Appropriations: Support for designating a stand-alone arthritis program within the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program (CDMRP) at the Department of Defense, funded at $20 million. Support for extension and expansion of the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) demonstration program (no bill number). No bill# - Support for Congressional attention to the issue of falls related injuries and falls prevention. HR 3165/S 1737 - Mental Health Parity Compliance Act: Support passage. HR 2781 - Educating Medical Professionals and Optimizing Workforce Efficiency and Readiness (EMPOWER) for Health Act of 2019: Advocated for inclusion of language of HR 3637, Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act; support passage. S. 2997 - Title VII Health Care Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2019: Advocated for inclusion of language of S 2747, Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act; support passage. S 995 Lifespan Respite Care Reauthorization Act: Support passage HR 3208/S 1755 - REAADI Act - support passage Asked Congress to address the shortage of personal protective equipment and ensure access to appropriate PPE for healthcare providers - including funding the national strategic stockpile. HR 6365/3559 -Immediate Relief for Rural Facilities and Providers Act of 2020: Support passage. No bill # - possible COVID 4 bill: Educated and advocated for funding for early intervention services. HR 6720 - Student Loan Forgiveness for Frontline Health Workers Act: Supported passage and inclusion of similar language allowing student loan forgiveness for frontline health workers in HR 6800, HEROES Act. HR 6201 - Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Supported expansion to health care providers of Family Medical Leave Benefits included in the bill. Supported provision of appropriate personal protective equipment for health care providers, including occupational therapy practitioners in any COVID-19 response legislation.

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HR 3637/S 2747 - The Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act of 2019: Support legislation to help increase the diversity of the occupational therapy workforce. HR 2781 - Educating Medical Professionals and Optimizing Workforce Efficiency and Readiness (EMPOWER) for Health Act of 2019: Advocated for inclusion of language of HR 3637, Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act; support passage. S. 2997 - Title VII Health Care Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2019: Advocated for inclusion of language of S 2747, Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act; support passage. No bill number: Support funding for Mental Health workforce development programs at HRSA and support continued inclusion of occupational therapy in these programs. HR 2431/S 2500 - Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act of 2019: Support passage. No bill # - FY 2021 LHHS appropriations: Support funding for Mental Health workforce development programs at HRSA and support continued inclusion of occupational therapy in these programs (BHWET and MBHET). Support for funding for Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program. COVID #2 was HR 6201 - Families First Corona Virus Response Act: Supported expanded unemployment benefits, include independent contractors as eligible for unemployment benefits. Supported inclusion of emergency paid sick leave, including independent contractors; opposed exemption of health care workers from these provisions. Supported inclusion of emergency paid family and medical leave, including for independent contractors. COVID #3 was HR 748 - Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act: Supported expanded unemployment benefits, include independent contractors as eligible for unemployment benefits. Supported inclusion of emergency paid sick leave, including independent contractors; opposed exemption of health care workers from these provisions. Supported inclusion of emergency paid family and medical leave, including for independent contractors. No Bill # - possible COVID 4 bill: Advocated for inclusion of healthcare providers in paid sick and family and medical leave benefits passed as part of HR 6201. HR 6365/3559 -Immediate Relief for Rural Facilities and Providers Act of 2020: Support passage. S 2248 - Heroes Entering Role of Education Service (HEROES) Act: Support passage. HR 6800 - Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions (HEROES) Act - Support inclusion of language allowing student loan forgiveness for frontline health workers. Advocated for inclusion of occupational therapy practitioners in legislation providing COVID-19 Hazard Pay, including HR 6484-Hazard Pay for the Frontlines During Health Emergencies Act and HR 6709-Coronavirus Frontline Workers Fair Pay Act. Supported provision of appropriate personal protective equipment for health care providers, including occupational therapy practitioners in any COVID-19 response legislation.

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No bill: Support inclusion of occupational therapy services via telehealth under Medicare Part B, Medicare Advantage and any demonstration programs such as telehealth within accountable care organizations. HR 3127/S 1725 - The Home Health Flexibility Act: Support the ability of occupational therapists to conduct the initial and comprehensive assessments for Medicare Home Health cases. S 518/HR 1948 - Lymphedema Treatment Act - Support passage. No bill: Advocate for Congressional oversight of new Medicare payment models - PDPM & PDGM. No bill: Support for Congressional attention to the issue of falls related injuries and falls prevention. No bill: Advocated to stop proposed cuts to therapy services in the 2021 Physician Fee Schedule. HR 4932/S 2741 - CONNECT for Health Act of 2019: Support expanded coverage for services provided to Medicare patients via telehealth, including occupational therapy and other therapy services. HR 1329 - Medicaid Reentry Act (mental health and Medicaid policy): Support passage S 1754/HR 3215 - The Disaster Relief Medicaid Act (DRMA): Support passage No bill: Support for Medicare payment for evidence-based programs, led by occupational therapists, that support caregivers for people with dementia. No bill: Support for Medicare payment for evidence-based programs, led by occupational therapists, to support aging in place. S 1202 - Independence At Home Act: support passage HR2408 - Ensuring Access to Complex Rehabilitation Technology Act of 2019: support passage HR 748, CARES Act: Advocated to include occupational therapy practitioners as eligible Medicare telehealth service providers for both the duration of the COVID-19 public health emergency and on a permanent basis. HR 7154 - Outpatient Therapy Modernization and Stabilization Act: Support introduction and passage. HR 6634 - Emergency COVID Telehealth Response Act: Support introduction and passage. No bill #: Support for waiving statutory budget neutrality requirements, or exempting certain provider specialties from the application of budget neutrality, for the implementation of new Evaluation and Management Codes in the 2021 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, and inclusion of this waiver in any COVID-19 legislation. HR 6365/3559 -Immediate Relief for Rural Facilities and Providers Act of 2020: Support passage. Meeting with CMS officials from Division of Non-Institutional Quality Standards both Mary Rossi-Coajou, Senior Nurse Consultant and Maria Hammel, Director; from Division of Continuing and Acute Care Providers both James Cowher, Branch Manager and Tara Lemons, RDN,RN,MA,MSN; and from Division of Home Health, Hospice and HCPCS Kelly Vontran, Acting Deputy Director: Advocated making permanent the public health emergency provisions that enable occupational therapists to open Medicare home health therapy cases. CMS - Met with Demetrios Kouzoukas, Director of Medicare, Ing-Jyu Cheng, Acting Director of Hospital and Ambulatory Policy Group, and Gift Tee, Director of the Division of Practitioner Services: Discussed Medicare Part B payment reductions to therapy provider payments proposed for the 2021 physician fee schedule in 84 FR 62568. GAO - Met with officials from the Office of Management and Budget and official from the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs: Discussed Medicare Part B payment reductions to therapy provider payments proposed for the 2021 physician fee schedule in 84 FR 62568

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1st Quarter, 2020

Q1 Report

In Q1, The American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. (AOTA) had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 19, 2020. Original Filing: 301172312.xml

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No bill number. Support inclusion of specialized instructional support personnel into title 2 of Higher Education Act. HR 1109: The Mental Health Services for Students Act of 2019: support passage. S. 1782 - The Improving Mental Health Access for Students Act: support passage. HR 3637/S 2747 - The Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act of 2019: Support legislation to help increase the diversity of the occupational therapy workforce. HR 2781 - Educating Medical Professionals and Optimizing Workforce Efficiency and Readiness (EMPOWER) for Health Act of 2019: Advocated for inclusion of language of HR 3637, Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act: support passage. S. 2997 - Title VII Health Care Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2019: Advocated for inclusion of language of S 2747, Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act: support passage. S.2248 - HEROES Act: Support passage. HR 4107 - Funding Early Childhood is the Right IDEA Act: Support passage. HR 2431/S. 2500 - Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act of 2019: Support passage. No bill # - FY 2021 LHHS appropriations: Support funding for Mental Health workforce development programs at HRSA and support continued inclusion of occupational therapy in these programs (BHWET and MBHET). Support for funding for Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program. Support Full funding for IDEA and Title I funding. HR 3070 - CAPABILITY Act of 2019: advocated to include specialized instruction support personnel in the bill. HR 4674 - College Affordability Act (Higher Education Act reauthorization): support bill and advocated about accreditation, graduate loans, public service loan forgiveness, especially as it relates to occupational therapy. HR 4107 - Funding Early Childhood is the Right IDEA Act: support passage. HR 1878/S. 866 - IDEA Full Funding Bill: support passage Supported having a minimum six month freeze on student loan payment and resetting interest rates to zero during that time either through regulatory action or in HR 748 - CARES Act. HR 6201 - Families First Corona Virus Response Act: Supported Increased overall funding to IDEA and ESEA. HR 748 - Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act: Oppose additional IDEA and ESEA Waiver authority for Secretary in HR 748 or future legislation. Supported Increased overall funding to IDEA and ESEA

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HR 2283/S.1126 - CHANGE Act of 2019: Support expansion of services for people with Alzheimers and related dementia. No bill # - FY 2021 LHHS appropriations: Support funding for Mental Health workforce development programs at HRSA and support continued inclusion of occupational therapy in these programs (BHWET and MBHET). Support for funding for Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program. Support for Heart and Lung Research. Support for Increased funding for SAMHSA and HRSA programs. No bill # - FY 2021 Department of Defense Appropriations: Support for designating a stand-alone arthritis program within the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program (CDMRP) at the Department of Defense, funded at $20 million. Support for extension and expansion of the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) demonstration program (no bill number). No bill# - Support for Congressional attention to the issue of falls related injuries and falls prevention. HR 3165/S 1737 - Mental Health Parity Compliance Act: Support passage. HR 2781 - Educating Medical Professionals and Optimizing Workforce Efficiency and Readiness (EMPOWER) for Health Act of 2019: Advocated for inclusion of language of HR 3637, Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act; support passage. S. 2997 - Title VII Health Care Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2019: Advocated for inclusion of language of S 2747, Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act; support passage. HR 1109, Mental Health Services for Students Act: Support passage S. 1782 - The Improving Mental Health Access for Students Act: support passage HR 4564, Suicide Prevention Lifeline Improvement Act: Support passage HR 1767, Excellence in Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Expansion Act: Support passage HR 4861 Effective Suicide Screening and Assessment in the Emergency Department Act: Support passage HR 4309 Barriers to Suicide Act: Support passage S 995 Lifespan Respite Care Reauthorization Act: Support passage HR 3208/S 1755 - REAADI Act - support passage Asked Congress to address the shortage of personal protective equipment and ensure access to appropriate PPE for healthcare providers - including funding the national strategic stockpile. HR 6365/3559 -Immediate Relief for Rural Facilities and Providers Act of 2020: Support passage.

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HR 3637/S 2747 - The Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act of 2019: Support legislation to help increase the diversity of the occupational therapy workforce. HR 2781 - Educating Medical Professionals and Optimizing Workforce Efficiency and Readiness (EMPOWER) for Health Act of 2019: Advocated for inclusion of language of HR 3637, Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act; support passage. S. 2997 - Title VII Health Care Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2019: Advocated for inclusion of language of S 2747, Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act; support passage. No bill number: Support funding for Mental Health workforce development programs at HRSA and support continued inclusion of occupational therapy in these programs. HR 2431/S 2500 - Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act of 2019: Support passage. No bill # - FY 2021 LHHS appropriations: Support funding for Mental Health workforce development programs at HRSA and support continued inclusion of occupational therapy in these programs (BHWET and MBHET). Support for funding for Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program. COVID #2 was HR 6201 - Families First Corona Virus Response Act: Supported expanded unemployment benefits, include independent contractors as eligible for unemployment benefits. Supported inclusion of emergency paid sick leave, including independent contractors; opposed exemption of health care workers from these provisions. Supported inclusion of emergency paid family and medical leave, including for independent contractors. COVID #3 was HR 748 - Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act: Supported expanded unemployment benefits, include independent contractors as eligible for unemployment benefits. Supported inclusion of emergency paid sick leave, including independent contractors; opposed exemption of health care workers from these provisions. Supported inclusion of emergency paid family and medical leave, including for independent contractors. HR 6365/3559 -Immediate Relief for Rural Facilities and Providers Act of 2020: Support passage. S 2248 - HEROs Act: Support passage.

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No bill: Support inclusion of occupational therapy services via telehealth under Medicare Part B, Medicare Advantage and any demonstration programs such as telehealth within accountable care organizations. HR 3127/S 1725 - The Home Health Flexibility Act: Support the ability of occupational therapists to conduct the initial and comprehensive assessments for Medicare Home Health cases. S 518/HR 1948 - Lymphedema Treatment Act - Support passage. No bill: Advocate for Congressional oversight of new Medicare payment models - PDPM & PDGM. No bill: Support for Congressional attention to the issue of falls related injuries and falls prevention. No bill: Advocated to stop proposed cuts to therapy services in the 2021 Physician Fee Schedule. HR 4932/S 2741 - CONNECT for Health Act of 2019: Support expanded coverage for services provided to Medicare patients via telehealth, including occupational therapy and other therapy services. HR 1329 - Medicaid Reentry Act (mental health and Medicaid policy): Support passage S 1754/HR 3215 - The Disaster Relief Medicaid Act (DRMA): Support passage No bill: Support for Medicare payment for evidence-based programs, led by occupational therapists, that support caregivers for people with dementia. No bill: Support for Medicare payment for evidence-based programs, led by occupational therapists, to support aging in place. HR 1109 - Mental Health Services for Students Act: Support passage HR 4564 - Suicide Prevention Lifeline Improvement Act: Support passage HR 1767 - Excellence in Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Expansion Act: Support passage HR 4861 - Effective Suicide Screening and Assessment in the Emergency Department Act: Support passage HR 4309 - Barriers to Suicide Act: Support passage S 995 - Lifespan Respite Care Reauthorization Act: Support passage S 1202 - Independence At Home Act: support passage HR2408 - Ensuring Access to Complex Rehabilitation Technology Act of 2019: support passage HR 748, CARES Act: Asked that occupational therapy practitioners and other therapy providers be made eligible to provide Medicare telehealth services under emergency waivers. CMS - Met with Gift Tee, Director of the Division of Practitioner Services; Kathy Bryant; and Pam West: Discussed Medicare Part B payment reductions to therapy provider payments proposed for the 2021 physician fee schedule. We discussed proposals that would allow the changes to evaluation and management (E&M) codes to proceed without adversely affecting specialties that do not bill E&M codes. HR 6365/3559 -Immediate Relief for Rural Facilities and Providers Act of 2020: Support passage.

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4th Quarter, 2019

Q4 Report

In Q4, The American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. (AOTA) had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 16, 2020. Original Filing: 301107837.xml

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HR 2740 - Labor, HHS, Education, Defense, State, Foreign Operations and Energy and Water development Appropriations Act, 2020: Support funding for Mental Health workforce development programs at HRSA and support continued inclusion of occupational therapy in these programs (BHWET and MBHET). Support for funding for Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program. Support for Heart and Lung Research. Support for Increased funding for SAMHSA and HRSA programs. Support Full funding for IDEA and Title I funding. HR 2968 - Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2020: Support for designating a stand-alone arthritis program within the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program (CDMRP) at the Department of Defense, funded at $20 million for FY 2020.

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No bill number. Support inclusion of specialized instructional support personnel into title 2 of Higher Education Act. HR 1109: The Mental Health Services for Students Act of 2019 - support passage. HR 3637/S 2747 - The Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act of 2019: Support legislation to help increase the diversity of the occupational therapy workforce. HR 2781 - Educating Medical Professionals and Optimizing Workforce Efficiency and Readiness (EMPOWER) for Health Act of 2019: Advocated for inclusion of language of HR 3637, Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act; support passage. S. 2997 - Title VII Health Care Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2019: Advocated for inclusion of language of S 2747, Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act; support passage. S.2248 - HEROES Act: Support passage. HR 4107 - Funding Early Childhood is the Right IDEA Act: Support passage. HR 2431/S. 2500 - Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act of 2019: Support passage. HR 2740 - Labor, HHS, Education, Defense, State, Foreign Operations and Energy and Water development Appropriations Act, 2020: Support for funding for Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program. Support Full funding for IDEA and Title I funding. HR 3070 - CAPABILITY Act of 2019: advocated to include specialized instruction support personnel in the bill. HR 4674 - College Affordability Act (Higher Education Act reauthorization): support bill and advocated about accreditation, graduate loans, public service loan forgiveness, especially as it relates to occupational therapy. HR 4107 - Funding Early Childhood is the Right IDEA Act: support passage.

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HR 2283/S.1126 - CHANGE Act of 2019: Support expansion of services for people with Alzheimers and related dementia. HR2740 - Labor, HHS, Education, Defense, State, Foreign Operations and Energy and Water development Appropriations Act, 2020: Support for Heart and Lung Research. HR 2968 - Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2020: Support for designating a stand-alone arthritis program within the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program (CDMRP) at the Department of Defense, funded at $20 million for FY 2020 Support for extension and expansion of the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) demonstration program (no bill number). No bill# - Support for Congressional attention to the issue of falls related injuries and falls prevention. HR 3165/S 1737 - Mental Health Parity Compliance Act: Support passage. HR 2781 - Educating Medical Professionals and Optimizing Workforce Efficiency and Readiness (EMPOWER) for Health Act of 2019: Advocated for inclusion of language of HR 3637, Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act; support passage. S. 2997 - Title VII Health Care Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2019: Advocated for inclusion of language of S 2747, Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act; support passage. HR 1109, Mental Health Services for Students Act: Support passage HR 4564, Suicide Prevention Lifeline Improvement Act: Support passage HR 1767, Excellence in Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Expansion Act: Support passage HR 4861 Effective Suicide Screening and Assessment in the Emergency Department Act: Support passage HR 4309 Barriers to Suicide Act: Support passage S 995 Lifespan Respite Care Reauthorization Act: Support passage

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3rd Quarter, 2019

Q3 Report

In Q3, The American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. (AOTA) had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 17, 2019. Original Filing: 301068826.xml

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No bill number. Support inclusion of specialized instructional support personnel into title 2 of Higher Education Act. HR 1109: The Mental Health Services for Students Act of 2019 - support passage. HR 3637 - The Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act of 2019: Support legislation to help increase the diversity of the occupational therapy workforce. Advocated for introduction in Senate. HR 2781 - EMPOWER for Health Act of 2019: Support passage. S.2248 - HEROES Act: Support passage. HR 4107 - Funding Early Childhood is the Right IDEA Act: Support passage. HR 2431/S. 2500 - Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act of 2019: Support passage. HR 2740 - Labor, HHS, Education, Defense, State, Foreign Operations and Energy and Water development Appropriations Act, 2020: Support for funding for Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program. Support Full funding for IDEA and Title I funding. No bill - Title VII of Public Health Service Act Reauthorization: advocate for Senate action to support. Met with Bryan Williams, Unit Chief, Safe & Health Students, OSHS, Dept of Education. Advocated for data collection and Department activity for Title VI A grant program.

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HR 2283/S.1126 - CHANGE Act of 2019: Support expansion of services for people with Alzheimers and related dementia. Support for inclusion of occupational therapy in legislation to expand access to non-pharmacological treatments for pain (no bill number). HR2740 - Labor, HHS, Education, Defense, State, Foreign Operations and Energy and Water development Appropriations Act, 2020: Support for Heart and Lung Research. HR 2968 - Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2020: Support for designating a stand-alone arthritis program within the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program (CDMRP) at the Department of Defense, funded at $20 million for FY 2020 Support for extension and expansion of the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) demonstration program (no bill number). No bill# - Support for Congressional attention to the issue of falls related injuries and falls prevention. HR 3165/S 1737 - Mental Health Parity Compliance Act: Support passage. HR 2781 - EMPOWER for Health Act of 2019: Support passage.

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HR 3637 - The Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act of 2019: Support legislation to help increase the diversity of the occupational therapy workforce. Advocated for introduction in Senate. No bill - Title VII of Public Health Service Act Reauthorization: advocate for Senate action to support. HR 2781 - EMPOWER for Health Act of 2019: Support passage. Support funding for Mental Health workforce development programs at HRSA and support continued inclusion of occupational therapy in these programs (no bill number). HR 2431 - Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act of 2019: Support passage. HR 2740 - Labor, HHS, Education, Defense, State, Foreign Operations and Energy and Water development Appropriations Act, 2020: Support funding for Mental Health workforce development programs at HRSA and support continued inclusion of occupational therapy in these programs (BHWET and MBHET). Support for funding for Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program. HR 2431 - Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act of 2019: Support passage.

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Support for inclusion of occupational therapy in legislation to expand access to non-pharmacological treatments for pain (no bill number). Support inclusion of occupational therapy services via telehealth under Medicare Part B, Medicare Advantage and any demonstration programs such as telehealth within accountable care organizations (no bill number). HR 3127/S 1725 - The Home Health Flexibility Act: Support the ability of occupational therapists to conduct the initial and comprehensive assessments for Medicare Home Health cases. S. 518/HR1948: Support for the Lymphedema Treatment Act - Support passage. Support for Congressional efforts to reduce barriers to care coordination in Medicare primary care settings (no bill number). No bill# - Support for Congressional attention to the issue of falls related injuries and falls prevention. No bill: Advocate to obtain signatures on letter to CMS regarding proposed cuts to therapy services in the Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule.

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2nd Quarter, 2019

Q2 Report

In Q2, The American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. (AOTA) had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 19, 2019. Original Filing: 301051615.xml

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S. Res. 181/H. Res 298: Support a non-binding resolution to designate the week of April 8 - April 12 as National Specialized Instructional Support Personnel Appreciation Week. Support inclusion of specialized instructional support personnel into title 2 of Higher Education Act. No bill number. HR 1109: The Mental Health Services for Students Act of 2019 - support passage. Met with Laurie VanderPloeg, Director of Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP )and Ruth Ryder, Deputy Assistant Secretary at Office of Elementary and Secondary Education at Department of Education to advocate for Specialized Instructional Support Personnel (SISP) to be included in any policy changes to special education under the Department of Education's initiative "Rethinking Special Education," and to include members of the National Alliance of Specialized Instructional Support Personnel and SISP in discussions and development. Highlighted the role of Occupational Therapy in school-wide initiatives and support of students in both general education and special education. HR 3637 - The Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act of 2019: Support legislation to help increase the diversity of the occupational therapy workforce. HR 2781 - EMPOWER for Health Act of 2019: Support passage. HR 2431 - Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act of 2019: Support passage.

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HR 2283/S.1126 - CHANGE Act of 2019: Support expansion of services for people with Alzheimers and related dementia. Support for inclusion of occupational therapy in legislation to expand access to non-pharmacological treatments for pain (no bill number). HR2740 - Labor, HHS, Education, Defense, State, Foreign Operations and Energy and Water development Appropriations Act, 2020: Support for Heart and Lung Research. HR 2968 - Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2020: Support for designating a stand-alone arthritis program within the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program (CDMRP) at the Department of Defense, funded at $20 million for FY 2020 Support for extension and expansion of the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) demonstration program (no bill number). HR 2431 - Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act of 2019: Support passage. No bill# - Support for Congressional attention to the issue of falls related injuries and falls prevention. HR 3165/S 1737 - Mental Health Parity Compliance Act: Support passage.

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HR 3637 - The Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act of 2019: Support legislation to help increase the diversity of the occupational therapy workforce. HR 2781 - EMPOWER for Health Act of 2019: Support passage. Support funding for Mental Health workforce development programs at HRSA and support continued inclusion of occupational therapy in these programs (no bill number). HR 2431 - Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act of 2019: Support passage. HR 2740 - Labor, HHS, Education, Defense, State, Foreign Operations and Energy and Water development Appropriations Act, 2020: Support funding for Mental Health workforce development programs at HRSA and support continued inclusion of occupational therapy in these programs. Support for Increased funding for SAMHSA and HRSA programs. HR 2431 - Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act of 2019: Support passage.

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Support for inclusion of occupational therapy in legislation to expand access to non-pharmacological treatments for pain (no bill number). Support inclusion of occupational therapy services via telehealth under Medicare Part B, Medicare Advantage and any demonstration programs such as telehealth within accountable care organizations (no bill number). HR 3127/S 1725 - The Home Health Flexibility Act: Support the ability of occupational therapists to conduct the initial and comprehensive assessments for Medicare Home Health cases. S. 518/HR1948: Support for the Lymphedema Treatment Act - Support passage. Support for Congressional efforts to reduce barriers to care coordination in Medicare primary care settings (no bill number). No bill# - Support for Congressional attention to the issue of falls related injuries and falls prevention. Met with Nisha Bhat, Office of the Administrator at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services; Brian Slater, Acting Director and Kely Vontran, Acting Deputy Director from the Division of Home Health, Hospice and HCPCS; and Sheila Blackstock and Maria Hammel from the Center for Clinical Standards and Quality - Discussed removing current regulatory barriers to allowing Occupational Therapists to initiate a home health episode of care and complete the comprehensive assessment.

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1st Quarter, 2019

Q1 Report

In Q1, The American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. (AOTA) had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 18, 2019. Original Filing: 301029286.xml

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Support a non-binding resolution (no bill number) to designate the week of April 8 - April 12 as National Specialized Instructional Support Personnel Appreciation Week. Support for development of a bill similar to last years Keeping All Students Safe Act, designed to reduce the use of seclusion and unnecessary restraint within our nations schools. Support inclusion of specialized instructional support personnel into title 2 of Higher Education Act. No bill number. HR 1109: The Mental Health Services for Students Act of 2019 - support passage. Met with Laurie VanderPloeg, Director of Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) at Department of Education to advocate for Specialized Instructional Support Personnel (SISP) to be included in any policy changes to special education under the Department of Education's initiative "Rethinking Special Education," and to include members of the National Alliance of Specialized Instructional Support Personnel and SISP in discussions and development.

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4th Quarter, 2018

Q4 Report

In Q4, The American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. (AOTA) had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 16, 2019. Original Filing: 301005874.xml

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No bill#: Educate about the role of occupational therapy in the school system and from a higher education stand point. HR 2902: IDEA Full Funding Act: Advocated for level funding, passage. Higher Education Act (HEA)- no bill#: Advocated to keep current programmatic accreditation the same in any HEA reauthorization. Also advocated to preserve and expand existing student tuition assistance programs. S. 1370/HR 2913 - Mental Health in Schools: Educated about occupational therapy's role. HR 620 - ADA Education and Reform Act: Oppose HR 4508 - PROSPER Act: Oppose The elimination of the undergraduate federal student loan subsidy, the arbitrary cap on graduate loans per semester, and lifetime; and the elimination of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Opposed the proposed provision to change the programmatic and institutional accreditation system and advocated for Members to propose an amendment to make technical corrections. Advocated for Resolution for National Specialized Instructional Support Personnel Appreciation Week. S. 3337: Mental Health Services to Students Act - educated about role of occupational therapy in promoting mental health in the schools and advocated to include occupational therapy in the bill for behavioral health services.

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No bill #: Educated about the role of occupational therapy in falls prevention. HR 1757 Trauma Informed Care for Children and Families: Educated about occupational therapy's role. HR 6 SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act (PL 115-271) and various bills on opioids HR 5722, HR 5774, HR 5776, HR 6110, S 3008 and S 3120: Educate Members of Congress about the role of occupational therapy in the non-pharmacological management of pain, and advocate for any legislation that includes studies or funding for these alternatives, includes occupational therapy. No bill: Educate members of occupational therapy's role in general mental health care and trauma informed care. S. 2152 - The Amy, Vicky and Andy Child Pornography Victim Assistance Act of 2018: Support especially including services for occupational therapy as covered. HR 6615/S. 3657 - The Traumatic Brain Injury Program Reauthorization Act of 2018 (PL 15-377): Support No bill#: Support for expanding and extending the Excellence in Mental Health Act. S. 3796/HR 6897 - Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act of 2018: Advocate for inclusion of occupational therapy and educate about role of occupational therapy. S. 2076/HR 4256 - Bold Infrastructure for Alzheimer's Act (PL 115-406) - Support S. 2387/HR 4957 - Concentrating on High-value Alzheimer's Needs to Get to an End (CHANGE) Act of 2018: Support

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S. 977/HR 3820 and HR 6225: Medicare Home Health Flexibility Act - Advocate for passage . HR 2550: Medicare Telehealth Parity Act of 2017 - Advocated for the inclusion of occupational therapy as part of telehealth legislation that would allow for reimbursement of certain telehealth services under Medicare. HR2556: Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act; S787: A bill to require the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation to test the effect of including telehealth services in Medicare health care delivery reform models; HR3360: Telehealth Enhancement Act; HR3482: Evidence-Based Telehealth Expansion Act; S1016: Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act; and HR3727: A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to include additional telehealth services for purposes of MA organization bids, and for other purposes. - Advocated for the inclusion of occupational therapy as part of telehealth legislation that would allow for reimbursement of certain telehealth services under Medicare. No bill# Red Tape Reduction Initiative from Ways and Means Committee: Submitted following priorities for occupational therapy red tape reduction - 1) Initiation of Home Health Therapy Services Under Medicare (S. 977/HR 3820 now HR 6225), 2) Recognition of Occupational Therapy as a Primary Rehab Service (no bill number), 3) Permanently Eliminate Outside Certification Requirement for Occupational Therapists to Fabricate Custom Orthotics and Prosthetic Items (no bill number), 4) Modify or Eliminate Claims-Based Data Collection of Functional Limitation Information for Therapy Services (no bill number), 5) Add Doctor-prescribed Compression Supplies to the Durable Medical Equipment category (S 497/HR 930), and 6) Medicare Opt-out Option (no bill number). No Bill: Discussed how Stark laws affect the ability of occupational therapy practitioners to provide coordinated care services, particularly as it relates to the management of chronic conditions. S. 497/HR 930: Lymphedema Treatment Act - Support passage. No bill: Advocate for role of skilled therapy in changing reimbursement under Medicare Part A and Part B. HR 6 SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act (PL 115-271) and various bills on opioids HR 5722, HR 5774, HR 5776, HR 6110, S 3008 and S 3120: Educate Members of Congress about the role of occupational therapy in the non-pharmacological management of pain, and advocate for any legislation that includes studies or funding for these alternatives, includes occupational therapy. Discussed and examined the effect of changes to reimbursement for occupational therapy assistants included in the Bi-partisan Budget Act, and possibly requesting a report from the GAO. S. 2387/HR 4957 - Concentrating on High-value Alzheimer's Needs to Get to an End (CHANGE) Act of 2018: Support

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3rd Quarter, 2018

Q3 Report

In Q3, The American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. (AOTA) had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 18, 2018. Original Filing: 300989470.xml

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S. 3158/H.R.6470 - Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019, and HR. 6157 - Department of Defense and Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act, 2019 and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2019. Advocated for increased FY19 funding for the Behavioral Health Workforce Education Training and Mental and Behavioral Health Education and Training grants, to maintain eligibility for occupational therapy programs in both, and inclusion of specific language to ensure masters and doctoral level occupational therapy programs be included in both grants. Advocated for an increase to the Title IVA block grant and for it to remain a formulary grant in FY19. Advocated for an increase to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) in FY19. No bill#: Educate about the role of occupational therapy in the school system and from a higher education stand point. HR 2902: IDEA Full Funding Act: Advocated for level funding, passage. Higher Education Act (HEA)- no bill#: Advocated to keep current programmatic accreditation the same in any HEA reauthorization. Also advocated to preserve and expand existing student tuition assistance programs. S. 1370 - Mental Health in Schools: Educated about occupational therapy's role. HR 620 - ADA Education and Reform Act: Oppose HR 4508 - PROSPER Act: Oppose The elimination of the undergraduate federal student loan subsidy, the arbitrary cap on graduate loans per semester, and lifetime; and the elimination of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Opposed the proposed provision to change the programmatic and institutional accreditation system and advocated for Members to propose an amendment to make technical corrections. Advocated for Resolution for National Specialized Instructional Support Personnel Appreciation Week. S. 3337: Mental Health Services to Students Act - educated about role of occupational therapy in promoting mental health in the schools and advocated to include occupational therapy in the bill for behavioral health services.

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S. 977/HR 3820 and HR 6225: Medicare Home Health Flexibility Act - Advocate for passage . HR 2550: Medicare Telehealth Parity Act of 2017 - Advocated for the inclusion of occupational therapy as part of telehealth legislation that would allow for reimbursement of certain telehealth services under Medicare. HR2556: Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act; S787: A bill to require the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation to test the effect of including telehealth services in Medicare health care delivery reform models; HR3360: Telehealth Enhancement Act; HR3482: Evidence-Based Telehealth Expansion Act; S1016: Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act; and HR3727: A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to include additional telehealth services for purposes of MA organization bids, and for other purposes. - Advocated for the inclusion of occupational therapy as part of telehealth legislation that would allow for reimbursement of certain telehealth services under Medicare. No bill# Red Tape Reduction Initiative from Ways and Means Committee: Submitted following priorities for occupational therapy red tape reduction - 1) Initiation of Home Health Therapy Services Under Medicare (S. 977/HR 3820 now HR 6225), 2) Recognition of Occupational Therapy as a Primary Rehab Service (no bill number), 3) Permanently Eliminate Outside Certification Requirement for Occupational Therapists to Fabricate Custom Orthotics and Prosthetic Items (no bill number), 4) Modify or Eliminate Claims-Based Data Collection of Functional Limitation Information for Therapy Services (no bill number), 5) Add Doctor-prescribed Compression Supplies to the Durable Medical Equipment category (S 497/HR 930), and 6) Medicare Opt-out Option (no bill number). No Bill: Discussed how Stark laws affect the ability of occupational therapy practitioners to provide coordinated care services, particularly as it relates to the management of chronic conditions. S. 497/HR 930: Lymphedema Treatment Act - Support passage. No bill: Advocate for role of skilled therapy in changing reimbursement under Medicare Part A and Part B. HR 6, HR 5722, HR 5774, HR 5776, HR 6110, S 3008 and S 3120: (Various Bills on Opioids) Educate Members of Congress about the role of occupational therapy in the non-pharmacological management of pain, and advocate for any legislation that includes studies or funding for these alternatives, includes occupational therapy. Discussed and examined the effect of changes to reimbursement for occupational therapy assistants included in the Bi-partisan Budget Act, and possibly requesting a report from the GAO.

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2nd Quarter, 2018

Q2 Report

In Q2, The American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. (AOTA) had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 18, 2018. Original Filing: 300968530.xml

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S. 3158 and no bill # in House: Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations Advocated to maintain authorization language when appropriating funds and to provide level funding to the Behavioral Health Workforce Education Training Grants program and other Title VII and VIII project workforce programs. Promote funding for Title IV A block grant programs in schools, which fund school-wide programs to support healthy students, school climate and access to learning for all students, including highlighting the role of occupational therapists in these areas. Advocating for the prevention of it being turned into a competitive grant, and advocating for the grant to return to being a block grant in FY18. Lobbied for increased funding for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act for FY2019 Appropriations. Advocated for occupational therapy educational programs to remain eligible for HRSA behavioral health training programs. No bill#: Educate about the role of occupational therapy in the school system and from a higher education stand point. HR 2902: IDEA Full Funding Act: Advocated for level funding, passage. Higher Education Act (HEA)- no bill#: Advocated to keep current programmatic accreditation the same in any HEA reauthorization. Also advocated to preserve and expand existing student tuition assistance programs. Voucher's - no bill#: Educated members of Congress about occupational therapy concerns related to vouchers, such as protecting students access to special education and related services. S. 1370 - Mental Health in Schools: Educated about occupational therapy's role. HR 620 - ADA Education and Reform Act: Oppose HR 4508 - PROSPER Act: Oppose The elimination of the undergraduate federal student loan subsidy, the arbitrary cap on graduate loans per semester, and lifetime; and the elimination of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Opposed the proposed provision to change the programmatic and institutional accreditation system and advocated for Members to propose an amendment to make technical corrections. Advocated for Resolution for National Specialized Instructional Support Personnel Appreciation Week.

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No bill: Advocated for continuation of the Essential Health Benefits that are included in the Affordable Care Act, protection of Medicaid and no cuts. No bill #: Educated about the role of occupational therapy in falls prevention. HR 1757 Trauma Informed Care for Children and Families: Educated about occupational therapy's role. HR 6, HR 5722, HR 5774, HR 5776, HR 6110, S 3008 and S 3120: (Various Bills on Opioids) Educate Members of Congress about the role of occupational therapy in the non-pharmacological management of pain, and advocate for any legislation that includes studies or funding for these alternatives, includes occupational therapy. No bill: Educate regarding occupational therapy role with traumatic brain injury. No bill: Educate members of occupational therapy's role in general mental health care and trauma informed care.

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S. 977/HR 3820 and HR 6225: Medicare Home Health Flexibility Act - Advocate for passage . HR 2550: Medicare Telehealth Parity Act of 2017 - Advocated for the inclusion of occupational therapy as part of telehealth legislation that would allow for reimbursement of certain telehealth services under Medicare. HR2556: Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act; S787: A bill to require the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation to test the effect of including telehealth services in Medicare health care delivery reform models; HR3360: Telehealth Enhancement Act; HR3482: Evidence-Based Telehealth Expansion Act; S1016: Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act; and HR3727: A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to include additional telehealth services for purposes of MA organization bids, and for other purposes. - Advocated for the inclusion of occupational therapy as part of telehealth legislation that would allow for reimbursement of certain telehealth services under Medicare. No bill# Red Tape Reduction Initiative from Ways and Means Committee: Submitted following priorities for occupational therapy red tape reduction - 1) Initiation of Home Health Therapy Services Under Medicare (S. 977/HR 3820 now HR 6225), 2) Recognition of Occupational Therapy as a Primary Rehab Service (no bill number), 3) Permanently Eliminate Outside Certification Requirement for Occupational Therapists to Fabricate Custom Orthotics and Prosthetic Items (no bill number), 4) Modify or Eliminate Claims-Based Data Collection of Functional Limitation Information for Therapy Services (no bill number), 5) Add Doctor-prescribed Compression Supplies to the Durable Medical Equipment category (S 497/HR 930), and 6) Medicare Opt-out Option (no bill number). No Bill: Discussed how Stark laws affect the ability of occupational therapy practitioners to provide coordinated care services, particularly as it relates to the management of chronic conditions. S. 497/HR 930: Lymphedema Treatment Act - Support passage. No bill: Advocate for role of skilled therapy in changing reimbursement under Medicare Part A. HR 6, HR 5722, HR 5774, HR 5776, HR 6110, S 3008 and S 3120: (Various Bills on Opioids) Educate Members of Congress about the role of occupational therapy in the non-pharmacological management of pain, and advocate for any legislation that includes studies or funding for these alternatives, includes occupational therapy. Discussed and examined the effect of changes to reimbursement for occupational therapy assistants included in the Bi-partisan Budget Act, and possibly requesting a report from the GAO.

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1st Quarter, 2018

Q1 Report

In Q1, The American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. (AOTA) had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 17, 2018. Original Filing: 300946496.xml

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ESSA - No bill #: Promote funding for Title IV A block grant programs in schools, which fund school-wide programs to support healthy students, school climate and access to learning for all students, including highlighting the role of occupational therapists in these areas. Advocating for the prevention of it being turned into a competitive grant, and advocating for the grant to return to being a block grant in FY18. No bill#: Educate about the role of occupational therapy in the school system and from a higher education stand point. HR 2902: IDEA Full Funding Act: Advocated for level funding, passage. Higher Education Act (HEA)- no bill#: Advocated to keep current programmatic accreditation the same in any HEA reauthorization. Also advocated to preserve and expand existing student tuition assistance programs. Voucher's - no bill#: Educated members of Congress about occupational therapy concerns related to vouchers, such as protecting students access to special education and related services. Behavioral Health Workforce Education Training Grants - no bill#: Advocating to maintain authorization language when appropriating funds and to provide level funding to the program. S. 1370 - Mental Health in Schools: Educated about occupational therapy's role. HR 620 - ADA Education and Reform Act: Oppose HR 4508 - PROSPER Act: Oppose The elimination of the undergraduate federal student loan subsidy, the arbitrary cap on graduate loans per semester, and lifetime; and the elimination of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Advocated for Resolution for National Specialized Instructional Support Personnel Appreciation Week.

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S 253/HR 807 - Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Services Act of 2017: Support passage to repeal the Medicare Part B Therapy cap on outpatient rehabilitation, including occupational therapy. S. 977/HR 3820: Medicare Home Health Flexibility Act - Advocate for passage HR 2550: Medicare Telehealth Parity Act of 2017 - Advocated for the inclusion of occupational therapy as part of telehealth legislation that would allow for reimbursement of certain telehealth services under Medicare. HR2556: Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act; S787: A bill to require the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation to test the effect of including telehealth services in Medicare health care delivery reform models; HR3360: Telehealth Enhancement Act; HR3482: Evidence-Based Telehealth Expansion Act; S1016: Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act; and HR3727: A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to include additional telehealth services for purposes of MA organization bids, and for other purposes. - Advocated for the inclusion of occupational therapy as part of telehealth legislation that would allow for reimbursement of certain telehealth services under Medicare. No bill# Red Tape Reduction Initiative from Ways and Means Committee: Submitted following priorities for occupational therapy red tape reduction - 1) Initiation of Home Health Therapy Services Under Medicare (HR 3820), 2) Recognition of Occupational Therapy as a Primary Rehab Service (no bill number), 3) Permanently Eliminate Outside Certification Requirement for Occupational Therapists to Fabricate Custom Orthotics and Prosthetic Items (no bill number), 4) Modify or Eliminate Claims-Based Data Collection of Functional Limitation Information for Therapy Services (no bill number), 5) Add Doctor-prescribed Compression Supplies to the Durable Medical Equipment category (S 497/HR 930), and 6) Medicare Opt-out Option (no bill number). S. 497/HR 930: Lymphedema Treatment Act - Support passage. HR 1892 - Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018: support of Medicare Outpatient Part B Therapy Cap Repeal, opposition to home health payment reform treatment of therapy services, and changes to occupational therapy assistant reimbursement for Medicare Part B. HR 1625 - Fiscal 2018 Omnibus Appropriations: opposition to proposed changes to payment for group and concurrent therapy in skilled nursing facilities. No bill: Advocate for role of skilled therapy in changing reimbursement under Medicare Part A.

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4th Quarter, 2017

Q4 Report

In Q4, The American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. (AOTA) had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 19, 2018. Original Filing: 300929595.xml

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ESSA - No bill #: Promote funding for Title IV A block grant programs in schools, which fund school-wide programs to support healthy students, school climate and access to learning for all students, including highlighting the role of occupational therapists in these areas. Advocating for the prevention of it being turned into a competitive grant, and advocating for the grant to return to being a block grant in FY18. No bill#: Educate about the role of occupational therapy in the school system and from a higher education stand point. HR 2902: IDEA Full Funding Act: Advocated for level funding, passage. Higher Education Act (HEA)- no bill#: Advocated to keep current programmatic accreditation the same in any HEA reauthorization. Also advocated to preserve and expand existing student tuition assistance programs. Voucher's - no bill#: Educated members of Congress about occupational therapy concerns related to vouchers, such as protecting students access to special education and related services. Behavioral Health Workforce Education Training Grants - no bill#: Advocating to maintain authorization language when appropriating funds and to provide level funding to the program. No bill#; Educate members of Congress on importance of Medicaid use in the schools. Written advocacy with Health Resources and Services Administration, Dr. Luis Padilla, Associate Administrator for Health Workforce and Director of the National Health Service Corps; Alexandria Huttinger, Director, Director of Policy and Shortage Designation, Bureau of Health Workforce; and Joel Nelson, Acting Director, Division of Nursing and Public Health -- Advocated to be part of the behavioral health training grant program to include not only masters level occupational therapy but doctoral. HR 1757 Trauma Informed Care for Children and Families: Educated about occupational therapy's role. S. 1370 - Mental Health in Schools: Educated about occupational therapy's role. HR 1 (PL 115-97), Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: advocated against changes to the tax status of tuition assistance programs included in the House bill; advocated for pay-go to be waived concurrent with the passage of the bill.

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HR 1628- American Health Care Act: Advocated for continuation of the Essential Health Benefits that are included in the Affordable Care Act, protection of Medicaid and no cuts. Better Care Reconciliation Act, no bill#: Advocated for continuation of the Essential Health Benefits that are included in the Affordable Care Act, protection of Medicaid and no cuts. No bill# - Graham/Cassidy health care bill: Advocated for continuation of the Essential Health Benefits that are included in the Affordable Care Act, protection of Medicaid and no cuts. No bill #: Educated about the role of occupational therapy in falls prevention. Discussions with National Institutes of Health regarding research funding priorities related to heart disease and stroke and accomplishments of the Institutes and provided cost savings examples for future policy. Also met with National Institute on Aging and National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke to urge support and funding for disability/rehabilitation research. HR 1757 Trauma Informed Care for Children and Families: Educated about occupational therapy's role.

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HR 1628: American Health Care Act - Advocated for continuation of the Essential Health Benefits package included in the Affordable Care Act, and protection of Medicaid and no cuts. Better Care Reconciliation Act, no bill# - Advocated for continuation of the Essential Health Benefits that are included in the Affordable Care Act, protection of Medicaid and no cuts. Graham/Cassidy health care, no bill# - Advocated for continuation of the Essential Health Benefits that are included in the Affordable Care Act, protection of Medicaid and no cuts. Advocated with Secretary of the U.S. Dept of Health and Human Services in support of the guarantee that plans sold to individuals and small groups cover rehabilitation and habilitation. HR 2810 - National Defense Authorization Act of 2018: Advocated for the inclusion of occupational therapy and physical therapist assistants under Tricare coverage and Senate amendments.

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S 253/HR 807 - Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Services Act of 2017: Support passage to repeal the Medicare Part B Therapy cap on outpatient rehabilitation, including occupational therapy. S. 977/HR 3820: Medicare Home Health Flexibility Act - Advocate for passage and introduction in House of Representatives. HR 2550: Medicare Telehealth Parity Act of 2017 - Advocated for the inclusion of occupational therapy as part of telehealth legislation that would allow for reimbursement of certain telehealth services under Medicare. HR2556: Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act; S787: A bill to require the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation to test the effect of including telehealth services in Medicare health care delivery reform models; HR3360: Telehealth Enhancement Act; HR3482: Evidence-Based Telehealth Expansion Act; S1016: Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act; and HR3727: A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to include additional telehealth services for purposes of MA organization bids, and for other purposes. - Advocated for the inclusion of occupational therapy as part of telehealth legislation that would allow for reimbursement of certain telehealth services under Medicare. No bill# Red Tape Reduction Initiative from Ways and Means Committee: Submitted following priorities for occupational therapy red tape reduction - 1) Initiation of Home Health Therapy Services Under Medicare (HR 3820), 2) Recognition of Occupational Therapy as a Primary Rehab Service (no bill number), 3) Permanently Eliminate Outside Certification Requirement for Occupational Therapists to Fabricate Custom Orthotics and Prosthetic Items (no bill number), 4) Modify or Eliminate Claims-Based Data Collection of Functional Limitation Information for Therapy Services (no bill number), 5) Add Doctor-prescribed Compression Supplies to the Durable Medical Equipment category (S 497/HR 930), and 6) Medicare Opt-out Option (no bill number). HR 1628: American Health Care Act - Advocated for mandatory Medicaid benefits such as EPSDT, Medicaid reimbursement in schools, and essential health benefits such as rehab/habilitation and mental health. Better Care Reconciliation Act, no bill# - Advocated for mandatory Medicaid benefits such as EPSDT, Medicaid reimbursement in schools, and essential health benefits such as rehab/habilitation and mental health. Graham/Cassidy health care bill,no bill# - Advocated for mandatory Medicaid benefits such as EPSDT, Medicaid reimbursement in schools, and essential health benefits such as rehab/habilitation and mental health. S. 497/HR 930: Lymphedema Treatment Act - Support passage. HR 2810 - National Defense Authorization Act of 2018: Advocated for the inclusion of occupational therapy and physical therapist assistants under Tricare coverage and Senate amendments. HR 1 (PL 115-97), Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: advocated against changes to the tax status of tuition assistance programs included in the House bill; advocated for pay-go to be waived concurrent with the passage of the bill.

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3rd Quarter, 2017

Q3 Report

In Q3, The American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. (AOTA) had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 20, 2017. Original Filing: 300914195.xml

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ESSA - No bill #: Promote funding for Title IV A block grant programs in schools, which fund school-wide programs to support healthy students, school climate and access to learning for all students, including highlighting the role of occupational therapists in these areas. Advocating for the prevention of it being turned into a competitive grant, and advocating for the grant to return to being a block grant in FY18. No bill#: Educate about the role of occupational therapy in the school system and from a higher education stand point. HR 2902: IDEA Full Funding Act: Advocated for level funding, passage. Higher Education Act (HEA)- no bill#: Advocated to keep current programmatic accreditation the same in any HEA reauthorization. Also advocated to preserve the public service student loan forgiveness program. Voucher's - no bill#: Educated members of Congress about occupational therapy concerns related to vouchers, such as protecting students access to special education and related services. Behavioral Health Workforce Education Training Grants - no bill#: Advocating to maintain authorization language when appropriating funds and to provide level funding to the program. No bill#; Educate members of Congress on importance of Medicaid use in the schools. Written advocacy with Health Resources and Services Administration, Dr. Luis Padilla, Associate Administrator for Health Workforce and Director of the National Health Service Corps; Alexandria Huttinger, Director, Director of Policy and Shortage Designation, Bureau of Health Workforce; and Joel Nelson, Acting Director, Division of Nursing and Public Health -- Advocated to be part of the behavioral health training grant program to include not only masters level occupational therapy but doctoral. HR 1757 Trauma Informed Care for Children and Families: Educated about occupational therapy's role. S. 1370 - Mental Health in Schools: Educated about occupational therapy's role.

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HR 1628- American Health Care Act: Advocated for continuation of the Essential Health Benefits that are included in the Affordable Care Act, protection of Medicaid and no cuts. Better Care Reconciliation Act, no bill#: Advocated for continuation of the Essential Health Benefits that are included in the Affordable Care Act, protection of Medicaid and no cuts. No bill# - Graham/Cassidy health care bill: Advocated for continuation of the Essential Health Benefits that are included in the Affordable Care Act, protection of Medicaid and no cuts. No bill #: Educated about the role of occupational therapy in falls prevention. Discussions with National Institutes of Health regarding research funding priorities related to heart disease and stroke and accomplishments of the Institutes and provided cost savings examples for future policy. HR 1757 Trauma Informed Care for Children and Families: Educated about occupational therapy's role.

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S 253/HR 807 - Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Services Act of 2017: Support passage to repeal the Medicare Part B Therapy cap on outpatient rehabilitation, including occupational therapy. S. 977/HR 3820: Medicare Home Health Flexibility Act - Advocate for passage and introduction in House of Representatives. HR 2550: Medicare Telehealth Parity Act of 2017 - Advocated for the inclusion of occupational therapy as part of telehealth legislation that would allow for reimbursement of certain telehealth services under Medicare. HR2556: Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act; S787: A bill to require the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation to test the effect of including telehealth services in Medicare health care delivery reform models; HR3360: Telehealth Enhancement Act; HR3482: Evidence-Based Telehealth Expansion Act; S1016: Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act; and HR3727: A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to include additional telehealth services for purposes of MA organization bids, and for other purposes. - Advocated for the inclusion of occupational therapy as part of telehealth legislation that would allow for reimbursement of certain telehealth services under Medicare. No bill# Red Tape Reduction Initiative from Ways and Means Committee: Submitted following priorities for occupational therapy red tape reduction - 1) Initiation of Home Health Therapy Services Under Medicare (HR 3820), 2) Recognition of Occupational Therapy as a Primary Rehab Service (no bill number), 3) Permanently Eliminate Outside Certification Requirement for Occupational Therapists to Fabricate Custom Orthotics and Prosthetic Items (no bill number), 4) Modify or Eliminate Claims-Based Data Collection of Functional Limitation Information for Therapy Services (no bill number), 5) Add Doctor-prescribed Compression Supplies to the Durable Medical Equipment category (S 497/HR 930), and 6) Medicare Opt-out Option (no bill number). HR 1628: American Health Care Act - Advocated for mandatory Medicaid benefits such as EPSDT, Medicaid reimbursement in schools, and essential health benefits such as rehab/habilitation and mental health. Better Care Reconciliation Act, no bill# - Advocated for mandatory Medicaid benefits such as EPSDT, Medicaid reimbursement in schools, and essential health benefits such as rehab/habilitation and mental health. Graham/Cassidy health care bill,no bill# - Advocated for mandatory Medicaid benefits such as EPSDT, Medicaid reimbursement in schools, and essential health benefits such as rehab/habilitation and mental health. S. 497/HR 930: Lymphedema Treatment Act - Support passage. HR 2810 - National Defense Authorization Act of 2018: Advocated for the inclusion of occupational therapy and physical therapist assistants under Tricare coverage and Senate amendments.

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3rd Quarter, 2017

Registration

The American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. (AOTA) filed a lobbying registration on July 17, 2017 for in-house lobbying efforts, effective July 12, 2017. Original Filing: 300885753.xml

Issue(s) they said they’d lobby about: Medicare and Medicaid as it relates to rehabilitation Services, especially occupational therapy; funding for research and training for health care issues; special education and related services; higher education training; health issues such as autism, traumatic brain injury, mental health, aging; health care reform; insurance coverage of rehabilitation and habilitation services; occupational therapy employment issues; research on specific health issues such as Alzheimer's, autism, TBI; veterans issues such as post traumatic stress disorder..

2nd Quarter, 2017

Q2 Report

In Q2, The American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. (AOTA) had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 20, 2017. Original Filing: 300892638.xml

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ESSA - No bill #: Promote funding for Title IV A block grant programs in schools, which fund school-wide programs to support healthy students, school climate and access to learning for all students, including highlighting the role of occupational therapists in these areas. Advocating for the prevention of it being turned into a competitive grant, and advocating for the grant to return to being a block grant in FY18. No bill#: Educate about the role of occupational therapy in the school system and from a higher education stand point. HR 2902: IDEA Full Funding Act: Advocated for level funding, passage. Higher Education Act (HEA)- no bill#: Advocated to keep current programmatic accreditation the same in any HEA reauthorization. Also advocated to preserve the public service student loan forgiveness program. Voucher's - no bill#: Educated members of Congress about occupational therapy concerns related to vouchers, such as protecting students access to special education and related services. Behavioral Health Workforce Education Training Grants - no bill#: Advocating to maintain authorization language when appropriating funds and to provide level funding to the program. H.Res 265 - Designate the week of April 24, 2017 through April 28, 2017 as National SISP Awareness week. Support passage No bill#; Educate members of Congress on importance of Medicaid use in the schools. Meeting with Health Resources and Services Administration, Dr. Luis Padilla, Associate Administrator for Health Workforce and Director of the National Health Service Corps; Alexandria Huttinger, Director, Director of Policy and Shortage Designation, Bureau of Health Workforce; and Joel Nelson, Acting Director, Division of Nursing and Public Health -- Advocated to be part of the behavioral health training grant program to include not only masters level occupational therapy but doctoral.

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HR 1628: American Health Care Act - Advocated for continuation of the Essential Health Benefits that are included in the Affordable Care Act, protection of Medicaid and no cuts. Better Care Reconciliation Act, no bill# - Advocated for continuation of the Essential Health Benefits that are included in the Affordable Care Act, protection of Medicaid and no cuts. No bill #: Educated about the role of occupational therapy in falls prevention. Discussions with National Institutes of Health regarding research funding priorities related to heart disease and stroke and accomplishments of the Institutes and provided cost savings examples for future policy. No bill#: Educate about Occupational Therapists role in conducting home safety evaluations and helping people age in place.

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1st Quarter, 2017

Q1 Report

In Q1, The American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. (AOTA) had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 20, 2017. Original Filing: 300876819.xml

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4th Quarter, 2016

Q4 Report

In Q4, The American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. (AOTA) had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 19, 2017. Original Filing: 300851603.xml

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HR 1761 - Occupational Therapy Mental Health Act: advocate passage to make occupational therapists eligible to participate in the National Health Service Corps' scholarship and loan repayment program as behavioral and mental health professionals. Advocate in the Senate for introduction of the Occupational Therapy Mental Health Act - companion to HR 1761. HR 2378 - Reducing Barriers to Learning Act of 2015: Advocated for passage. S. 2680 - HR 4435 - Comprehensive Behavioral Health Reform and Recovery Act: Advocated for inclusion Mental Health Reform Act: Advocate for inclusion of occupational therapy as eligible for Mental and Behavioral Health Training grants run by HRSA; and for Sec. 735 allied health training programs to remain in final bill, and inclusion of occupational therapy workforce provisions. H.R. 2646 - Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act: Inclusion of H.R. 1761 language in manager's amendment and inclusion of occupational therapy in the SAMHSA strategic plan. HR 4435 - Comprehensive Behavioral Health Reform and Recovery Act: Advocated for inclusion of occupational therapy as mental health professional under the National Health Service Corps. HR 5926/S 3040, Fiscal 2017 Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations - Advocated for funding for Agency for Health Research & Quality (AHRQ); Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI); Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS); Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA); Administration for Children and Families (ACF); Administration for Community Living (ACL); education; Increase 302B levels, Title VII workforce programs and NIOSH. 21st Century Cures Act (HR 34-became PL 114-255): Advocate for inclusion of occupational therapy as eligible for Mental and Behavioral Health Training grants run by HRSA; and for Sec. 735 allied health training programs to remain in final bill, and inclusion of occupational therapy workforce provisions. Inclusion of H.R. 1761 (Occupational Therapy Mental Health Act) language and inclusion of occupational therapy in the SAMHSA strategic plan.

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HR 1761 - Occupational Therapy Mental Health Act: advocate passage to make occupational therapists eligible to participate in the National Health Service Corps' scholarship and loan repayment program as behavioral and mental health professionals. Advocate in the Senate for introduction of the Occupational Therapy Mental Health Act (companion to HR 1761. HR 691 - Telehealth Modernization Act of 2015: Educate about how occupational therapy can be utilized in telehealth. HR 1707 - Access to Frontline Health Care Act: Support passage of bill including loan forgiveness for occupational therapy practitioners practicing in shortage areas. HR 6 - 21st Century Cures Act: Advocated to improve research under the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and inclusion of the Occupational Therapy Mental Health Act (HR 1761)language and inclusion of occupational therapy in the SAMHSA strategic plan. HR2646 - Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis: Inclusion of H.R. 1761 language in manager's amendment and inclusion of occupational therapy in the SAMHSA strategic plan. S. 1494/HR. 2632 - Children's Recovery From Trauma Act: Advocate for inclusion of occupational therapy services and support passage. H.Res. 297 - Resolution to designate the first full week of May as "National Mental Health No Stigma Week:" Support passage. No bill: Educate about the role of occupational therapy services in elder falls prevention. S. 2680 - Mental Health Reform Act: Advocate for inclusion of occupational therapy as eligible for Mental and Behavioral Health Training grants run by HRSA; and for Sec. 735 allied health training programs to remain in final bill, and inclusion of occupational therapy workforce provisions. HR 4435 - Comprehensive Behavioral Health Reform and Recovery Act: Advocated for inclusion of occupational therapy as mental health professional under the National Health Service Corps. No bill: Advocate for inclusion of occupational therapy services in legislation addressing the needs of those with chronic conditions. S. 800/ HR 1631 - Enhancing the Stature and Visability of Medical Rehabilitation Research at NIH: Support passage in Senate HELP Committee and passage in full Senate.

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HR 775/S 539 - Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Services Act: Advocate for removal of cap on occupational therapy services and support passage. HR 1516 - Ensuring Access and Quality Complex Rehabilitation Technology Act of 2015: Advocate for inclusion of occupational therapy professionals as providers of complex rehabilitation technology. HR 1608 - Lymphedema Treatment Act: Support passage and educate about role of occupational therapy services. HR 729 - Medicare Demonstration of Coverage for Low Vision Devices Act of 2015: Support passage and education about role of occupational therapy services. HR 6 - 21st Century Cures Act: Advocated to improve research under the National Institutes of Health (NIH)and inclusion of the Occupational Therapy Mental Health Act (HR 1761)language and inclusion of occupational therapy in the SAMHSA strategic plan. S. 313 - Prevent Interruptions in Physical Therapy Act: Advocated for inclusion of occupational therapy, specifically policies allowing occupational therapists to perform certain home health assessments. S. 2364/HR6404 - The Medicare Home Health Flexibility Act: support passage to allow occupational therapy as an initiating service in Medicare's home health setting. Seeking introduction of a companion bill in the House of Reps. H.R. 2948 - Medicare Telehealth Parity Act of 2015: Support passage especially as it relates to inclusion of occupational therapy services. S. 2484/HR 4442 - CONNECT for Health Act: Support occupational therapy provisions. No bill: Advocate for inclusion of occupational therapy services in legislation addressing the needs of those with chronic conditions. HR 5926/S 3040, Fiscal 2017 Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations - Advocated for funding for Agency for Health Research & Quality (AHRQ); Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI); Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS); Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA); Administration for Children and Families (ACF); Administration for Community Living (ACL); education; Increase 302B levels, Title VII workforce programs and NIOSH. HR 3298, Medicare Post-Acute Care Value Based Purchasing Act: Advocated for more focus on function, quality, and long-term outcomes.

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3rd Quarter, 2016

Q3 Report

In Q3, The American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. (AOTA) had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 19, 2016. Original Filing: 300832378.xml

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HR 1761 - Occupational Therapy Mental Health Act: advocate passage to make occupational therapists eligible to participate in the National Health Service Corps' scholarship and loan repayment program as behavioral and mental health professionals. Advocate in the Senate for introduction of the Occupational Therapy Mental Health Act (companion to HR 1761. HR 691 - Telehealth Modernization Act of 2015: Educate about how occupational therapy can be utilized in telehealth. HR 1707 - Access to Frontline Health Care Act: Support passage of bill including loan forgiveness for occupational therapy practitioners practicing in shortage areas. HR 6 - 21st Century Cures Act: Advocated to improve research under the National Institutes of Health (NIH). HR2646 - Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis: Inclusion of H.R. 1761 language in manager's amendment and inclusion of occupational therapy in the SAMHSA strategic plan. S. 1494/HR. 2632 - Children's Recovery From Trauma Act: Advocate for inclusion of occupational therapy services and support passage. H.Res. 297 - Resolution to designate the first full week of May as "National Mental Health No Stigma Week:" Support passage. No bill: Educate about the role of occupational therapy services in elder falls prevention. S. 2680 - Mental Health Reform Act: Advocate for inclusion of occupational therapy as eligible for Mental and Behavioral Health Training grants run by HRSA; and for Sec. 735 allied health training programs to remain in final bill, and inclusion of occupational therapy workforce provisions. HR 4435 - Comprehensive Behavioral Health Reform and Recovery Act: Advocated for inclusion of occupational therapy as mental health professional under the National Health Service Corps. No bill: Advocate for inclusion of occupational therapy services in legislation addressing the needs of those with chronic conditions. S. 800/ HR 1631 - Enhancing the Stature and Visability of Medical Rehabilitation Research at NIH: Support passage in Senate HELP Committee and passage in full Senate.

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HR 775/S 539 - Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Services Act: Advocate for removal of cap on occupational therapy services and support passage. HR 1516 - Ensuring Access and Quality Complex Rehabilitation Technology Act of 2015: Advocate for inclusion of occupational therapy professionals as providers of complex rehabilitation technology. HR 1608 - Lymphedema Treatment Act: Support passage and educate about role of occupational therapy services. HR 729 - Medicare Demonstration of Coverage for Low Vision Devices Act of 2015: Support passage and education about role of occupational therapy services. HR 6 - 21st Century Cures Act: Advocated to improve research under the National Institutes of Health (NIH). S. 313 - Prevent Interruptions in Physical Therapy Act: Advocated for inclusion of occupational therapy, specifically policies allowing occupational therapists to perform certain home health assessments. S. 2364 - The Medicare Home Health Flexibility Act: support passage to allow occupational therapy as an initiating service in Medicare's home health setting. Seeking introduction of a companion bill in the House of Reps. H.R. 2948 - Medicare Telehealth Parity Act of 2015: Support passage especially as it relates to inclusion of occupational therapy services. S. 2484/HR 4442 - CONNECT for Health Act: Support occupational therapy provisions. No bill: Advocate for inclusion of occupational therapy services in legislation addressing the needs of those with chronic conditions. HR 5926/S 3040, Fiscal 2017 Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations - Advocated for funding for Agency for Health Research & Quality (AHRQ); Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI); Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS); Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA); Administration for Children and Families (ACF); Administration for Community Living (ACL); education; Increase 302B levels, Title VII workforce programs and NIOSH. HR 3298, Medicare Post-Acute Care Value Based Purchasing Act: Advocated for more focus on function, quality, and long-term outcomes.

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3rd Quarter, 2016

Registration

The American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. (AOTA) filed a lobbying registration on Sept. 21, 2016 for in-house lobbying efforts, effective Sept. 6, 2016. Original Filing: 300824497.xml

Issue(s) they said they’d lobby about: Medicare and Medicaid as it relates to rehabilitation services, especially occupational therapy; funding for research and training for health care issues; special education and related services; higher education training; health issues such as autism, traumatic brain injury, mental health, aging; health care reform; insurance coverage of rehabilitation services; occupational therapy employment issues; research on specific health issues such as Alzheimer's,autism, TBI; veterans issues such as post traumatic stress disorder..

2nd Quarter, 2016

Q2 Report

In Q2, The American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. (AOTA) had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 20, 2016. Original Filing: 300818524.xml

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HR 1761 - Occupational Therapy Mental Health Act: advocate passage to make occupational therapists eligible to participate in the National Health Service Corps' scholarship and loan repayment program as behavioral and mental health professionals. Advocate in the Senate for introduction of the Occupational Therapy Mental Health Act (companion to HR 1761. HR 691 - Telehealth Modernization Act of 2015: Educate about how occupational therapy can be utilized in telehealth. HR 1707 - Access to Frontline Health Care Act: Support passage of bill including loan forgiveness for occupational therapy practitioners practicing in shortage areas. HR 6 - 21st Century Cures Act: Advocated to improve research under the National Institutes of Health (NIH). HR2646 - Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis: Inclusion of H.R. 1761 language in manager's amendment and inclusion of occupational therapy in the SAMHSA strategic plan. S. 1494/HR. 2632 - Children's Recovery From Trauma Act: Advocate for inclusion of occupational therapy services and support passage. H.Res. 297 - Resolution to designate the first full week of May as "National Mental Health No Stigma Week:" Support passage. No bill: Educate about the role of occupational therapy services in elder falls prevention. S. 2680 - Mental Health Reform Act: Advocate for inclusion of occupational therapy as eligible for Mental and Behavioral Health Training grants run by HRSA; and for Sec. 735 allied health training programs to remain in final bill, and inclusion of occupational therapy workforce provisions. HR 4435 - Comprehensive Behavioral Health Reform and Recovery Act: Advocated for inclusion of occupational therapy as mental health professional under the National Health Service Corps. No bill: Advocate for inclusion of occupational therapy services in legislation addressing the needs of those with chronic conditions. S. 800/ HR 1631 - Enhancing the Stature and Visability of Medical Rehabilitation Research at NIH: Support passage in Senate HELP Committee and passage in full Senate.

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1st Quarter, 2016

Q1 Report

In Q1, The American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. (AOTA) had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 20, 2016. Original Filing: 300800014.xml

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HR 1761 - Occupational Therapy Mental Health Act: advocate passage to make occupational therapists eligible to participate in the National Health Service Corps' scholarship and loan repayment program as behavioral and mental health professionals. Advocate in the Senate for introduction of the Occupational Therapy Mental Health Act (companion to HR 1761)- and as part of any larger mental health bill that should be introduced. HR 691 - Telehealth Modernization Act of 2015: Educate about how occupational therapy can be utilized in telehealth. HR 1707 - Access to Frontline Health Care Act: Support passage of bill including loan forgiveness for occupational therapy practitioners practicing in shortage areas. HR 6 - 21st Century Cures Act: Advocated to improve research under the National Institutes of Health (NIH). HR2646 - Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis (bill yet to be introduced in Senate) or similar legislation being discussed but not yet introduced. Advocated for inclusion of occupational therapy workforce provisions such as inclusion under the National Health Services Corp loan program or inclusion in behavioral health workforce training grants. To include these in any comprehensive mental health legislation. S. 1494/HR. 2632 - Children's Recovery From Trauma Act: Advocate for inclusion of occupational therapy services and support passage. H.Res. 297 - Resolution to designate the first full week of May as "National Mental Health No Stigma Week:" Support passage. No bill: Educate about the role of occupational therapy services in elder falls prevention. No bill: Promote the passage of comprehensive mental health legislation in the House and Senate and include occupational therapy workforce provisions in such bill. S. 1893 - Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act: Support passage of bill. S. 2680 - Mental Health Reform Act: Advocate for inclusion of occupational therapy as eligible for Mental and Behavioral Health Training grants run by HRSA; and for Sec. 735 allied health training programs to remain in final bill, and inclusion of occupational therapy workforce provisions. S. 1945 - Mental Health Reform Act: Advocate for inclusion of occupational therapy as eligible for Mental and Behavioral Health Training grants run by HRSA; and for Sec. 735 allied health training programs to remain in final bill, and inclusion of occupational therapy workforce provisions. HR 4435 - Comprehensive Behavioral Health Reform and Recovery Act: Advocated for inclusion of occupational therapy as mental health professional under the National Health Service Corps. No bill: Advocate for inclusion of occupational therapy services in legislation addressing the needs of those with chronic conditions.

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HR 775/S 539 - Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Services Act: Advocate for removal of cap on occupational therapy services and support passage. HR 1516 - Ensuring Access and Quality Complex Rehabilitation Technology Act of 2015: Advocate for inclusion of occupational therapy professionals as providers of complex rehabilitation technology. HR 1608 - Lymphedema Treatment Act: Support passage and educate about role of occupational therapy services. HR 729 - Medicare Demonstration of Coverage for Low Vision Devices Act of 2015: Support passage and education about role of occupational therapy services. HR 1458 - Bundling and Coordinating Post-Acute Care Act of 2015 (BACPAC Act of 2015): Provide information on occupational therapy's role in bundled payment. HR 6 - 21st Century Cures Act: Advocated to improve research under the National Institutes of Health (NIH). S. 313 - Prevent Interruptions in Physical Therapy Act: Advocated for inclusion of occupational therapy, specifically policies allowing occupational therapists to perform certain home health assessments. S. 2364 - The Medicare Home Health Flexibility Act: support passage to allow occupational therapy as an initiating service in Medicare's home health setting. Seeking introduction of a companion bill in the House of Reps. H.R. 2948 - Medicare Telehealth Parity Act of 2015: Support passage especially as it relates to inclusion of occupational therapy services. S. 2484/HR 4442 - CONNECT for Health Act: Support occupational therapy provisions. No bill: Advocate for inclusion of occupational therapy services in legislation addressing the needs of those with chronic conditions.

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4th Quarter, 2015

Q4 Report

In Q4, The American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. (AOTA) had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 20, 2016. Original Filing: 300781144.xml

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HR 5/S 1177 and conference report - No Child Left Behind Act Overhaul: Also known as Every Student Succeeds Act: Support use of Title I funds for multi-tiered systems of support, inclusion of a one percent limit on the number of students taking alternative assessments on alternative standards and inclusion of specialized instructional support personnel. Advocate for inclusion of mental health services in final bill. HR 1761 - Occupational Therapy Mental Health Act: advocate passage to make occupational therapists eligible to participate in the National Health Service Corps' scholarship and loan repayment program as behavioral and mental health professionals. Advocate in the Senate for introduction of the Occupational Therapy Mental Health Act - companion to HR 1761-and as part of any larger mental health bill that should be introduced. H. Res 183 - National Specialized Instructional Support Personnel Awareness Week: Support passage. HR 2378 - Reducing Barriers to Learning Act of 2015 - Advocated for passage.

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HR 1761 - Occupational Therapy Mental Health Act: advocate passage to make occupational therapists eligible to participate in the National Health Service Corps' scholarship and loan repayment program as behavioral and mental health professionals. Advocate in the Senate for introduction of the Occupational Therapy Mental Health Act (companion to HR 1761)- and as part of any larger mental health bill that should be introduced. HR 691 - Telehealth Modernization Act of 2015: Educate about how occupational therapy can be utilized in telehealth. HR 1707 - Access to Frontline Health Care Act: Support passage of bill including loan forgiveness for occupational therapy practitioners practicing in shortage areas. HR 6 - 21st Century Cures Act: Advocated to improve research under the National Institutes of Health (NIH). HR2646 - Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis (bill yet to be introduced in Senate) or similar legislation being discussed but not yet introduced. Advocated for inclusion of occupational therapy workforce provisions such as inclusion under the National Health Services Corp loan program or inclusion in behavioral health workforce training grants. To include these in any comprehensive mental health legislation. S. 1494/HR. 2632 - Children's Recovery From Trauma Act: Advocate for inclusion of occupational therapy services and support passage. H.Res. 297 - Resolution to designate the first full week of May as "National Mental Health No Stigma Week:" Support passage. No bill: Educate about the role of occupational therapy services in elder falls prevention. No bill: Promote the passage of comprehensive mental health legislation in the House and Senate and include occupational therapy workforce provisions in such bill. S. 1893 - Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act: Support passage of bill. S. 1945 - Mental Health Reform Act: Promote passage of bill and inclusion of occupational therapy workforce provisions.

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3rd Quarter, 2015

Q3 Report

In Q3, The American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. (AOTA) had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 20, 2015. Original Filing: 300761705.xml

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HR 5/S 1177 and conference report - No Child Left Behind Act Overhaul: Also known as Every Child Achieves Act: Support use of Title I funds for multi-tiered systems of support, inclusion of a one percent limit on the number of students taking alternative assessments on alternative standards and inclusion of specialized instructional support personnel. Advocate for inclusion of mental health services in final bill. HR 1761 - Occupational Therapy Mental Health Act: advocate passage to make occupational therapists eligible to participate in the National Health Service Corps' scholarship and loan repayment program as behavioral and mental health professionals. Advocate in the Senate for introduction of the Occupational Therapy Mental Health Act - companion to HR 1761-and as part of any larger mental health bill that should be introduced. H. Res 183 - National Specialized Instructional Support Personnel Awareness Week: Support passage. HR 2378 - Reducing Barriers to Learning Act of 2015 - Advocated for passage.

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HR 1761 - Occupational Therapy Mental Health Act: advocate passage to make occupational therapists eligible to participate in the National Health Service Corps' scholarship and loan repayment program as behavioral and mental health professionals. Advocate in the Senate for introduction of the Occupational Therapy Mental Health Act (companion to HR 1761)- and as part of any larger mental health bill that should be introduced. HR 691 - Telehealth Modernization Act of 2015: Educate about how occupational therapy can be utilized in telehealth. HR 1707 - Access to Frontline Health Care Act: Support passage of bill including loan forgiveness for occupational therapy practitioners practicing in shortage areas. HR 6 - 21st Century Cures Act: Advocated to improve research under the National Institutes of Health (NIH). HR2646 - Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis (bill yet to be introduced in Senate) or similar legislation being discussed but not yet introduced. Advocated for inclusion of occupational therapy workforce provisions such as inclusion under the National Health Services Corp loan program or inclusion in behavioral health workforce training grants. To include these in any comprehensive mental health legislation. S. 1494/HR. 2632 - Children's Recovery From Trauma Act: Advocate for inclusion of occupational therapy services and support passage. H.Res. 297 - Resolution to designate the first full week of May as "National Mental Health No Stigma Week:" Support passage. No bill: Educate about the role of occupational therapy services in elder falls prevention. No bill: Promote the passage of comprehensive mental health legislation in the House and Senate and include occupational therapy workforce provisions in such bill. S. 1893 - Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act: Support passage of bill. S. 1945 - Mental Health Reform Act: Promote passage of bill and inclusion of occupational therapy workforce provisions.

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2nd Quarter, 2015

Q2 Report

In Q2, The American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. (AOTA) had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 20, 2015. Original Filing: 300742889.xml

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No bill Number - Senator Alexander's discussion draft to fix No Child Left Behind: advocated for use of Title I funds for multi-tiered systems of support, inclusion of a one percent limit on the number of students taking alternative assessments on alternative standards and inclusion of specialized instructional support personnel through this bill. HR 5/S 1177 - No Child Left Behind Act Overhaul: Also known as Every Child Achieves Act: Support use of Title I funds for multi-tiered systems of support, inclusion of a one percent limit on the number of students taking alternative assessments on alternative standards and inclusion of specialized instructional support personnel. HR 1761 - Occupational Therapy Mental Health Act: advocate passage to make occupational therapists eligible to participate in the National Health Service Corps' scholarship and loan repayment program as behavioral and mental health professionals. Advocate in the Senate for introduction of the Occupational Therapy Mental Health Act - companion to HR 1761-and as part of any larger mental health bill that should be introduced. H. Res 183 - National Specialized Instructional Support Personnel Awareness Week: Support passage. HR 2378 - Reducing Barriers to Learning Act of 2015 - Advocated for passage.

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1st Quarter, 2015

Q1 Report

In Q1, The American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. (AOTA) had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 20, 2015. Original Filing: 300724788.xml

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No bill Number - Senator Alexander's discussion draft to fix No Child Left Behind: advocated for use of Title I funds for multi-tiered systems of support, inclusion of a one percent limit on the number of students taking alternative assessments on alternative standards and inclusion of specialized instructional support personnel through this bill. No bill number - Every Child Achieves Act: Support use of Title I funds for multi-tiered systems of support, inclusion of a one percent limit on the number of students taking alternative assessments on alternative standards and inclusion of specialized instructional support personnel. HR 1761 - Occupational Therapy Mental Health Act: advocate passage to make occupational therapists eligible to participate in the National Health Service Corps' scholarship and loan repayment program as behavioral and mental health professionals. Advocate in the Senate for introduction of the Occupational Therapy Mental Health Act - companion to HR 1761-and as part of any larger mental health bill that should be introduced. H. Res 183 - National Specialized Instructional Support Personnel Awareness Week: Support passage.

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4th Quarter, 2014

Amendment

The American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. (AOTA) amended a lobbying report for in-house lobbying in Q42014 on Jan. 21, 2015 Original Filing: 300708572.xml

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HR1098 - Brain Injury Reauthorization Act of 2013: Support passage. No bill# - FY2015 Labor, HHS, Appropriations bill: Support funding Title VII health workforce and Title VIII nurses training programs; support funding for elder falls prevention programs; support increase for Title I education funding and increase for IDEA funding; and oppose President's budget request that would give money for Results Driven Accountability as a competitive grant. General support for the National Center for Medical Rehabilitation Research at NIH and the importance of supporting rehabilitation research. Support for falls prevention funding through the Prevention and Public Health Fund (PPHF). General support of health and mental health programs funding, including funding for Health resources and Services Administration and National Institutes of Health, funding for education & training for occupational therapy; and funding for disability and rehabilitation research.

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HR 1037/S 1815 - Occupational Therapy in Mental Health Act: Advocate passage to make occupational therapists eligible to participate in the National Health Services Corps' scholarship and loan repayment program as behavioral and mental health professionals. HR 1098 - Brain Injury Reauthorization Act of 2013: Support passage. HR 1236 - a bill to require inclusion of behavioral health professions on any physical evaluation board that considers issues of post-traumatic stress disorder; traumatic brain injury, or other mental health conditions: Support passage HR 3717/S 1517 - Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2013: advocated for inclusion of occupational therapy services and including provisions of the Occupational Therapy in Mental Health Act (HR 1037/S 1815). HR 3306 - The Telehealth Enhancement Act of 2013: Educate about how occupational Therapy can be utilized in telehealth. HR 3750 - Telehealth Modernization Act of 2013: Educate about how occupational therapy an be utilized in telehealth. HR 4631/S 2449 - Combating Autism Reauthorization Act/Autism CARES: Support reauthorization before provisions expire. HR 4574 - Strengthening Mental Health in our Communities Act: Advocated for inclusion of occupational therapy services and including provisions of the Occupational Therapy Mental Health Act (HR 1037/S 1815). HR 702 - Access to Frontline Health Act: Support passage of bill including loan forgiveness for occupational therapy practitioners practicing in shortage areas. No bill# - Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: Support Senate ratification of the convention. Met with Paolo Del Vecchio, Deputy Administrator for Mental Health at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration (SAMHSA), Cynthia Kemp, Chief of Community Support Programs Branch, as well as other staff from SAMHSA, to discuss the inclusion of occupational therapy services in forthcoming regulations that will establish the criteria for federally recognized and funded Community Behavioral Health Centers (CCBHC) (Sect. 223 of PL 113-93). Discussed the distinct value of occupational therapy in providing recovery-oriented mental and behavioral health services and why occupational therapy practitioners should be a required part of the interdisciplinary staff at the newly created CCDBHCs. Met with White House, Executive office of the President: Christen Linke Young, Adviser, Domestic Policy Council - discussed rehabilitation/habilitation benefit as it relates to ACA qualified health plans. Met with HHS, Administration for Community Living - Vikki Gottlich, Director of the Center for Policy and Evaluation: discussed rehabilitation/habilitation benefit as it relates to ACA qualified health plans.

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HR 702 - Access to Frontline Health Care Act of 2013: Advocate for passage to provide loan repayments to occupational therapists in exchange for providing services for two years in designated scarcity area and to address health care workforce shortages. S 1026 - Return to Work Act - A bill to assist survivors of stroke in returning to work. Support passage. HR 803 - Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act: Support passage. Met with staff from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), including Dr. Marcia Brand, HRSA Deputy Administrator, along with other representatives of allied health professionals, to discuss recent restructuring of HRSA that appears to deemphasize allied health professions and lack of funding for allied health training programs. Also discussed the need to clearly define "allied health professionals" both for existing policies and new programs being developed at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation; and the role of allied health professionals in the changing health care landscape.

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S 367/HR 713 - Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Services Act: Advocate for removal of cap on occupational therapy services and passage. HR 942/S 948 - Ensuring Access to Quality Complex Rehabilitation Technology Act of 2013: Advocate for inclusion of occupational therapy professionals as providers of complex rehabilitation technology. No bill# - Educate about role of occupational therapy in primary care. HR 2810 - The Medicare Patient Access and Quality Improvement Act of 2013: Advocated regarding sustainable growth rate and educate about the role of occupational therapy in health care and need for improving Medicare to assure that patients receive appropriate care, especially occupational therapy services, and that payment is fair and equitable. No bill# - Multiple Procedure Payment Reduction (MPPR): Advocate the separation of occupational therapy from physical therapy/speech language pathology in application of MPPR policy. No bill# - Manual Medicare Review (MMR: Advocate for improved MMR procedures including electronic submission and 10 day turn around. S 1871/S 2110 - the Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) Repeal and Medicare Beneficiary Access Improvement Act of 2013 AND HR 4015/S 2000 - SGR Repeal and Medicare Provider payment Modernization Act of 2014: Advocated for improvements to the bills that address policies that pertain to beneficiaries' access to occupational therapy services and how occupational therapy services are reimbursed under the Medicare program. Advocate for repeal of the Medicare Part B outpatient therapy cap on occupational therapy services. HR 3749 - The Medicare Demonstration of Coverage for Low Vision Devices Act: Support for greater attention to low vision coverage and highlight role of occupational therapy in ensuring the devices are utilized properly and to their full potential. S 1932/HR 3890 - Better Care, Lower Cost Act: Educate about role of occupational therapy in helping people with chronic conditions. Support including occupational therapy in the chronic care innovation centers. HR 4994/S 2553 0 The Improving Medicare post-Acute Care transformation Act of 2014 "IMPACT Act of 2014": Advocated for improvements in the bill that would help ensure Medicare beneficiaries' access to quality post-acute care in the right setting is preserved. Advocated to ensure data collection program includes elements that reflect the contributions of occupational therapy across the various post-acute settings. HR 5380 - Medicare Telehealth Parity Act: Support passage and inclusion of occupational therapy services. HR 3306 - The Telehealth Enhancement Act of 2013: educate about how occupational therapy can be utilized in telehealth. HR 3877 - Lymphedema Treatment Act: Support passage and educate about role of occupational therapy services. No. bill# (PL 113-93) - Advocate for inclusion of occupational therapy in the Excellence in Mental Health Act's Medicaid Demonstration by encouraging Members of Congress to send a letter of support to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration. HR 5547/S 2515 - Community Integration Act: Discussed Act's aims to strengthen Medicaid beneficiaries' opportunities to receive home and community-based services. Met with staff from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), including Dr. Marcia Brand, HRSA Deputy Administrator, along with other representatives of allied health professionals, to discuss recent restructuring of HRSA that appears to deemphasize allied health professions and lack of funding for allied health training programs. Also discussed the need to clearly define "allied health professionals" both for existing policies and new programs being developed at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation; and the role of allied health professionals in the changing health care landscape.

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4th Quarter, 2014

Q4 Report

In Q4, The American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. (AOTA) had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 20, 2015. Original Filing: 300703579.xml

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3rd Quarter, 2014

Q3 Report

In Q3, The American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. (AOTA) had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 20, 2014. Original Filing: 300685049.xml

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HR 1098 - Brain Injury Reauthorization At of 2013: Support passage No bill# - FY 2015 Labor, HHS Appropriations bill: Support funding Title VII health workforce and Title VIII nurses training programs; support funding for elder falls prevention programs; support increase for Title I education funding and increase for IDEA funding; and oppose President's budget request that would give money for Results Driven Accountability as a competitive grant. General support for the National Center for Medical Rehabilitation Research at NIH and the importance of supporting rehabilitation research. Support for falls prevention funding through the Prevention and Public Health Fund (PPHF). General support of health and mental health programs funding, including funding for Health Resources and Services Administration and Natl. Institutes of Health, funding for education & training for occupational therapy; and funding for disability and rehabilitation Research.

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HR1037/S 1815 - Occupational Therapy in Mental Health Act: Advocate passage to make occupational therapists eligible to participate in the Natl. Health Services Corps scholarship and loan repayment program as behavioral and mental health professionals. HR 1098 - Brain Injury Reauthorization Act of 2013: Support passage. HR 1236 - a bill to require inclusion of behavioral health professions on any physical evaluation board that considers issues of post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury, or other mental health conditions: Support passage. HR 3717/S1517 - Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2013. Advocated for inclusion of occupational therapy services and including provisions of the Occupational Therapy in Mental Health Act (HR 1037/S 1815). HR 3306 - The Telehealth Enhancement Act of 2013: Educate about how occupational therapy can be utilized in telehealth. HR 3750 - Telehealth Modernization Act of 2013: Educate about how occupational therapy can be utilized in telehealth. HR 4631/S 2449 - Combatting Autism Reauthorization Act/Autism CARES: Supported reauthorization before provisions expired. HR 4574 - Strengthening Mental Health in our Communities Act: Advocated for inclusion of occupational therapy services and including provisions of the Occupational Therapy Mental Health Act (HR 1037/S 1815). HR 702 - Access to Frontline Health Act: Support passage of bill including loan forgiveness for occupational therapy practitioners practicing in shortage areas. No bill#: Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: Support Senate ratification of the convention.

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HR 702 - Access to Frontline Health Care Act of 2013: Advocate for passage to provide loan repayments to occupational therapists in exchange for providing services for two years in designated scarcity area and to address health care workforce shortages. S. 1026 - Return to Work Act - A bill to assist survivors of stroke in returning to work: Support passage. HR 803 - Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act: Support passage. HR 702 - Access to Frontline Health Act: Support passage of bill including loan forgiveness for occupational therapy practitioners practicing in shortage areas. Met with Becky Spitzgo, Associate Administrator, Bureau of Health Professions (BHP), Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to discuss issues of importance to health professionals including Title VII training funds and loan forgiveness programs under the Public Health Services Act, with specific emphasis on occupational therapy.

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HR 1098 - Brain Injury Reauthorization Act of 2013: Support passage. S. 1027 - Rehabilitation Research Improvement Act: Advocate to improve coordination and enhance rehabilitation research at the National Institutes of Health. Support passage. HR 4631/S 2449 - Combatting Autism Reauthorization Act/Autism CARES Act: Supported reauthorization of provisions before they expired. (Became PL 113-151) Meeting with Director of NIH, Dr. Frances Collins; Director of NICHD, Dr. Allen Guttmacher; Director Office of Legislation and Public Policy, Lisa Kaeser: Discussed enhancing the stature of NCMRR and emphasized the importance of rehabilitation research and the role of occupational therapy. Meeting with Dept. of Education Director of NIDRR, John Tschida: Discussed the important role of NIDRR in rehabilitation science and transition from Department of Education to Dept. of Health and Human Services, and importance of occupational therapy research.

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S 367/HR 713 - Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Services Act: Advocate for removal of cap on occupational therapy services and passage of bills. HR 942/S 948 - Ensuring Access to Quality Complex Rehabilitation Technology Act of 2013: Advocate for inclusion of occupational therapy professionals as providers of Complex Rehabilitation Technology. No bill# - Educate about role of occupational therapy in primary care. HR 2810 - The Medicare Patient Access and Quality Improvement Act of 2013: Advocated regarding Sustainable growth rate and educate about the role of occupational therapy in health care and need for improving Medicare to assure that patients receive appropriate care, especially occupational therapy services, and that payment is fair and equitable. No bill# - Multiple Procedure Payment Reduction (MPPR): Advocate for separation of occupational therapy from physical therapy/speech language pathology in application of MPPR policy. No bill# Manual Medicare Review (MMR): Advocate for improved MMR procedures including electronic submission and 10 day turn around. S 1871/S 2110 - the Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) Repeal and Medicare Beneficiary Access Improvement Act of 2013 AND HR 4015/S 2000 - SGR Repeal and Medicare Provider Payment Modernization Act of 2014: Advocated for improvements to the bills that address policies that pertain to beneficiaries' access to occupational therapy services and how occupational therapy services are reimbursed under the Medicare program. Advocate for repeal of the Medicare Part B outpatient therapy cap on occupational therapy services. HR 3749 - The Medicare Demonstration of Coverage for Low Vision Devices Act: Support for greater attention to low vision coverage and highlight role of occupational therapy in ensuring the devices are utilized properly and to their full potential. S 1932/HR 3890 - Better Care, Lower Cost Act: Educate about role of occupational therapy in helping people with chronic conditions. Support including occupational therapy in the chronic care innovation centers. HR 4994/S 2553 - The Improving Medicare Post-Acute Care Transformation Act of 2014 "IMPACT Act of 2014": Advocated for improvements in the bill that would help ensure Medicare beneficiaries' access to quality post-acute care in the right setting is preserved. Advocated to ensure data collection program included elements that reflected the contributions of occupational therapy across the various post-acute settings. HR 5380 - Medicare Telehealth Parity Act: Support passage and inclusion of occupational therapy services. HR 3306 - The Telehealth Enhancement Act of 2013: Educate about how occupational therapy can be utilized in telehealth. HR 3877 - Lymphedema Treatment Act - support passage and educate about role of occupational therapy services. No bill# (PL 113-93) - Advocate for inclusion of occupational therapy in the Excellence in Mental Health Act's Medicaid Demonstration by encouraging Members of Congress to send a letter of support to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration.

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2nd Quarter, 2014

Q2 Report

In Q2, The American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. (AOTA) had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 17, 2014. Original Filing: 300660211.xml

Lobbying Issues

HR 1098 - Brain Injury Reauthorization Act of 2013: Support passage. HR 3547/S.1284 - FY 2014 Omnibus Appropriations Bill: General support of health and mental health programs funding, including funding for Health Resoures and Services Administration and Natl. Institutes of Health, funding for education & training for occupational therapy; increased funding for Title I and IDEA education programs; and funding for disability and rehabilitation research. Support language in S. 1284 related to mental health programs including for 5% incrase for State Mental Health block grant, setaside for early psychosis programs. Support level of funding in S. 1284 for training mental health workforce and advocated to have occupational therapy listed as a mental health profession eligible for these funds. No bill # - FY 2015 Labor, HHS Appropriations bill: Support funding Title VII health workforce and Title VIII nurses training programs; support funding for elder falls prevention programs; support increase for Title I education funding and increase for IDEA funding; and oppose President's budget request that would give money for Results Driven Accountability as a competitive grant. General support for the National Center for Medical Rehabilitation Research at NIH and the importance of supporting rehabilitation research. Support for falls prevention funding through the Prevention and Public Health Fund (PPHF).

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HR 1037/S. 1815- Occupational Therapy in Mental Health Act: advocate passage to make occupational therapists eligible to participate in the Natl. Health Service Corps scholarship and loan repayment program as behavioral and mental health professionals. S. 2020 - Keeping All Students Safe Act: Support. Lobbied regarding the role of occupational therapy in promoting a positive school climate and limiting the need for the use of restraint/seclusion. Met with Becky Spitzgo, Associate Administrator, Bureau of Health Professions (BHPf), Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to discuss issues of importance to health professionals including Title VII training funds and loan forgiveness programs under the Public Health Services Act, with specific emphasis on occupational therapy. .

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HR 1037/S 1815 - Occupational Therapy in Mental Health Act: advocate passage to make occupational therapists eligible to participate in the Natl. Health Service Corps scholarship and loan repayment program as behavioral and mental health professionals. HR 1098 - Brain Injury Reauthorization Act of 2013: Support passage. HR 1236 - a bill to require inclusion of behavioral health professions on any physical evaluation board that considers issues of post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury, or other mental health conditions: support passage. HR 3717 - Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2013. Advocated for inclusion of occupational therapy services including provisions in OT in Mental Health Act (HR 1037/S 1815). HR 3306 - The Telehealth Enhancement Act of 2013: Educate about how occupational therapy can be utilized in telehealth. HR 3750 - Telehealth Modernization Act of 2013: Educate about how occupational therapy can be utilized in telehealth. HR 4631 - Autism CARES: Supported reauthorization before provisions sunset. HR 4574 - Strengthening Mental Health in our Communities Act: advocated for inclusion of occupational therapy services, including provisions of the Occupational Therapy Mental Health Act (HR 1037/S 1815). No bill#: Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: Support Senate ratification of the convention. HR 702 - Access to Frontline Health Act: support passage of bill including loan forgiveness for OT practitioners practicing in shortage areas.

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HR 702 - Access to Frontline Health Care Act of 2013: Advocate for passage to provide loan repayments to occupational therapists in exchange for providing services for two years in designated scarcity area and to address health care workforce shortages. S. 1026 - Return to Work Act - A bill to assist survivors of stroke in returning to work: support passage. HR 803 - Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act: Support passage. HR 702 - Access to Frontline Health Act: support passage of bill including loan forgiveness for OT practitioners practicing in shortage areas. Met with Becky Spitzgo, Associate Administrator, Bureau of Health Professions (BHPf), Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to discuss issues of importance to health professionals including Title VII training funds and loan forgiveness programs under the Public Health Services Act, with specific emphasis on occupational therapy.

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HR 1098 - Brain Injury Reauthorization Act of 2013: Support passage. S. 1027 - Rehabilitation Research Improvement Act: Advocate to improve coordination and enhance rehabilitation research at the National Institutes of Health. Support passage. No bill#: Supported reauthorization of the Combating Autism Act before it expires in September. HR 4631 - Autism Collaboration, Accountability, Research, Education and Support Act (Autism CARES): support passage of provisions before they expire. Meeting with Director of NIH, Dr. Frances Collins; Director of NICHD, Dr. Allen Guttmacher; Director Office of Legislation and Public Policy, Lisa Kaeser: Discussed enhancing the stature of NCMRR and emphasized the importance of rehabilitation research and also the role of occupational therapy. Meeting with Dept. of Education Director of NIDRR, John Tschida: discussed the important role of NIDRR in rehabilitation science and transition from Department of Education to Dept. of Health and Human Services, and importance of occupational therapy research.

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S. 367/HR 713 - Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Services Act: advocate for removal of cap on occupational therapy services and passage of bills. HR 942 - Ensuring Access to Quality Complex Rehabilitation Technology Act of 2013: Advocate for inclusion of occupational therapy professionals as providers of Complex Rehabilitation Tecnology. No bill# - Educate about role of occupational therapy in primary care. H.R. 2810 - The Medicare Patient Access and Quality Improvement Act of 2013: Sustainable growth rate - Educate about the role of occupational therapy in health care and need for improving Medicare to assure that patients receive appropriate care, especially occupational therapy services, and that payment is fair and equitable. No bill#--Multiple Procedure Payment Reducation (MPPR): advocate for separation of occupational therapy from physical therapy/speech language pathology in applicaiton of MPPR policy. No bill#--Manual Medical Review (MMR): advocate for improved MMR procedures including electronic submission and 10 day turn-around. S. 1871 - The SGR Repeal and Medicare Beneficiary Access Improement Act of 2013: Advocate for improvements to the bill that address policies that pertain to beneficiary access to occupational therapy services and how occupational therapy services are reimbursed under the Medicare program. S. 1932/HR 3890 - Better Care, Lower Cost Act: Educate about role of occupational therapy in helping people with chronic conditions. Support including occupational therapy in the chronic care innovation centers. No bill #: The Improving Medicare Post-Actue Care Transformation Act of 2014 "IMPACT Act of 2014": Advocated for improvements in the bill that would help ensure Medicare beneficiaries access to quality post-acute care in the right setting is preserved. Advocated to ensure data collection program included elements that reflected the contributions of occupational therapy across the various post acute settings. H.R. 4015/S. 2000 - SGR Repeal and Medicare Provider Payment Modernization Act of 2014 AND S. 2110, Medicare SGR Repeal and Beneficiary Access Imrpovement Act of 2014: Advocated for improvements to the bills that address policies that pertain to beneficiary access to occupational therapy services and how occupational therapy services are reimbursed under the Medicare program. Advocated for repeal of the Medicare Part B outpatient therapy cap on occupational therapy services. HR 3749: The Medicare Demonstration of Coverage for Low Vision Devices Act: Support for greater attention to low vision coverage and highlight the role of occupational thearpy in ensuring the devices are utilized properly and to their full potential.

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1st Quarter, 2014

Q1 Report

In Q1, The American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. (AOTA) had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 21, 2014. Original Filing: 300646493.xml

Lobbying Issues

HR 1098 - Brain Injury Reauthorization Act of 2013: Support passage. HR 3547/S.1284 - FY 2014 Omnibus Appropriations Bill: General support of health and mental health programs funding, including funding for Health Resoures and Services Administration and Natl. Institutes of Health, funding for education & training for occupational therapy; increased funding for Title I and IDEA education programs; and funding for disability and rehabilitation research. Support language in S. 1284 related to mental health programs including for 5% incrase for State Mental Health block grant, setaside for early psychosis programs. Support level of funding in S. 1284 for training mental health workforce and advocated to have occupational therapy listed as a mental health profession eligible for these funds. No bill # - FY 2015 Appropriations bill: Support funding Title VII health workforce and Title VIII nurses training programs; support funding for elder falls prevention programs; support increase for Title I education funding and increase for IDEA funding; and oppose President's budget request that would give money for Results Driven Accountability as a block grant.

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HR 1037/S 1815 - Occupational Therapy in Mental Health Act: advocate passage to make occupational therapists eligible to participate in the Natl. Health Service Corps scholarship and loan repayment program as behavioral and mental health professionals. HR 1098 - Brain Injury Reauthorization Act of 2013: Support passage. HR 1236 - a bill to require inclusion of behavioral health professions on any physical evaluation board that considers issues of post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury, or other mental health conditions: support passage. Advocated with Paolo del Vecchio, Director, Center for Mental Health Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to make occupational therapists eligible for pediatric mental health workforce training money included in the Omnibus Appropriations Bill and to include occupational therapy as a service in the First Episode Psychosis programs. HR 3717 - Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2013. Advocated for inclusion of occupational therapy services including provisions in OT in Mental Health Act (HR 1037/S 1815). HR 3306 - The Telehealth Enhancement Act of 2013: Educate about how occupational therapy can be utilized in telehealth. HR 3750 - Telehealth Modernization Act of 2013: Educate about how occupational therapy can be utilized in telehealth.

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S. 367/HR 713 - Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Services Act: advocate for removal of cap on occupational therapy services and passage of bills. HR 942 - Ensuring Access to Quality Complex Rehabilitation Technology Act of 2013: Advocate for inclusion of occupational therapy professionals as providers of Complex Rehabilitation Tecnology. No bill# - Educate about role of occupational therapy in primary care. H.R. 2810 - The Medicare Patient Access and Quality Improvement Act of 2013: Sustainable growth rate - Educate about the role of occupational therapy in health care and need for improving Medicare to assure that patients receive appropriate care, especially occupational therapy services, and that payment is fair and equitable. No bill#--Multiple Procedure Payment Reducation (MPPR): advocate for separation of occupational therapy from physical therapy/speech language pathology in applicaiton of MPPR policy. No bill#--Manual Medical Review (MMR): advocate for improved MMR procedures including electronic submission and 10 day turn-around. S. 1871 - The SGR Repeal and Medicare Beneficiary Access Improement Act of 2013: Advocate for improvements to the bill that address policies that pertain to beneficiary access to occupational therapy services and how occupational therapy services are reimbursed under the Medicare program. S. 1932/HR 3890 - Better Care, Lower Cost Act: Educate about role of occupational therapy in helping people with chronic conditions. Support including occupational therapy in the chronic care innovation centers. No bill #: The Improving Medicare Post-Actue Care Transformation Act of 2014 "IMPACT Act of 2014": Advocated for improvements in the bill that would help ensure Medicare beneficiaries access to quality post-acute care in the right setting is preserved. Advocated to ensure data collection program included elements that reflected the contributions of occupational therapy across the various post acute settings. H.R. 4015/S. 2000 - SGR Repeal and Medicare Provider Payment Modernization Act of 2014 AND S. 2110, Medicare SGR Repeal and Beneficiary Access Imrpovement Act of 2014: Advocated for improvements to the bills that address policies that pertain to beneficiary access to occupational therapy services and how occupational therapy services are reimbursed under the Medicare program. Advocated for repeal of the Medicare Part B outpatient therapy cap on occupational therapy services. H.R. 4302, Protecting Access to Medicare Act of 2014: Advocated for improvements to the bills that address policies that pertain to beneficiary access to occupational therapy services and how occupational therapy services are reimbursed under the Medicare program. Advocated for continuation of the exceptions process for occuaptional therapy services under Medicare Part B outpatient therapy.

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4th Quarter, 2013

Q4 Report

In Q4, The American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. (AOTA) had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 22, 2014. Original Filing: 300627159.xml

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HR 1037 - Occupational Therapy in Mental Health Act: advocate passage to make occupational therapists eligible to participate in the Natl. Health Service Corps scholarship and loan repayment program as behavioral and mental health professionals. S. 689 - Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act: Advocate for inclusion of occupational therapists in the National Health Servaice Corps scholarship and loan repayment program as behavioral and mental health professionals and for defining occupational therapy under "qualified mental health professional." HR 5 - Student Success Act - Elementary and Secondary Education Act Reauthorization (No Child Left Behind) - promote optimum recognition and use of full scope of occupational therapy practice in schools, including in behavior and multi-tiered systems of support; inclusion of the term "specialized instructional support personnel;" inclusion of occupational therapists in professional development opportunities; and maintaining rigorous standards and expectations for students with disabilities.

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HR 1037/S 1815 - Occupational Therapy in Mental Health Act: advocate passage to make occupational therapists eligible to participate in the Natl. Health Service Corps scholarship and loan repayment program as behavioral and mental health professionals. HR 1098 - Brain Injury Reauthorization Act of 2013: Support passage.S. 689 - Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act: Advocate for inclusion of occupational therapists in the National Health Servaice Corps scholarship and loan repayment program as behavioral and mental health professionals and for defining occupational therapy under "qualified mental health professional." HR 1236 - a bill to require inclusion of behavioral health professions on any physical evaluation board that considers issues of post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury, or other mental health conditions: support passage. Advocated with Paolo del Vecchio, Director, Center for Mental Health Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to make occupational therapists eligible for pediatric mental health workforce training money included in the Affordable Care Act, under the qualifying category of behavioral pediatrics; and to include occupational therapy as a service in the First Episode Psychosis programs. HR 3717 - Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2013. Advocated for inclusion of occupational therapy services including provisions in OT in Mental Health Act (HR 1037/S 1815). HR 3306 - The Telehealth Enhancement Act of 2013: Educate about how occupational therapy can be utilized in telehealth. HR 3750 - Telehealth Modernization Act of 2013: Educate about how occupational therapy can be utilized in telehealth.

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3rd Quarter, 2013

Q3 Report

In Q3, The American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. (AOTA) had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 17, 2013. Original Filing: 300597278.xml

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HR 1037 - Occupational Therapy in Mental Health Act: advocate passage to make occupational therapists eligible to participate in the Natl. Health Service Corps scholarship and loan repayment program as behavioral and mental health professionals. HR 1098 - Brain Injury Reauthorization Act of 2013: Support passage.S. 689 - Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act: Advocate for inclusion of occupational therapists in the National Health Servaice Corps scholarship and loan repayment program as behavioral and mental health professionals and for defining occupational therapy under "qualified mental health professional." HR 1236 - a bill to require inclusion of behavioral health professions on any physical evaluation board that considers issues of post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury, or other mental health conditions: support passage. Advocated with Paolo del Vecchio, Director, Center for Mental Health Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to make occupational therapists eligible for pediatric mental health workforce training money included in the Affordable Care Act, under the qualifying category of behavioral pediatrics; and to include occupational therapy as a service in the First Episode Psychosis programs.

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2nd Quarter, 2013

Q2 Report

In Q2, The American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. (AOTA) had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 22, 2013. Original Filing: 300582331.xml

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1st Quarter, 2013

Q1 Report

In Q1, The American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. (AOTA) had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 16, 2013. Original Filing: 300551123.xml

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4th Quarter, 2012

Q4 Report

In Q4, The American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. (AOTA) had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 17, 2013. Original Filing: 300532379.xml

Lobbying Issues

No bill#: Funding for older adults falls prevention under the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and within the Prevention and Public Health Fund authorized in the Affordable Care Act.No bill#: General support of health and mental health programs funding, including funding for Health Resources and Services Administration and National Institutes of Health, funding for education and training for occupational therapy; and funding for disability and rehabilitation research. HR 4310 - National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2013 - Advocated for elevation of the Army Chief of the Medical Specialist Corp, (S786) and for inclusion of occupational therapy as a covered service in service members' telemedicine and e-health portability (HR1832)

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No bill: Advocated regarding the benefits package for exchange health plans. Promoted coverage of occupational therapy and for broad definition of habilitation. No Bill: Advocated for inclusion of occupational therapy as a mental health profession in the National Health Services Corps.S. 850 - Autism Services and Workforce Acceleration Act, and S1132/HR 2007 - Autism Specturm Disorders Services Act of 2011 -- Advocate for mandatory coverage of occupational therapy services and educate about role of occupational therapy in treatment of autism. No bill #s-developing legislation on autism: Advocate for mandatory coverage of occupational therapy services and educate about role of occupational therapy in treatment of autism. S.786: To amend title 10, US Code to modify the Apointment and Grade of the Chief of the Army Medical Specialist Corp. - Advocate to elevate the Chief of the Medical Specialist Corps to the rank of Brigadier (1 star) General under the Army Medical Specialist Corps. No bill #: Educate members about role of occupational therapy in the effective provision of telehealth services. No bill: Advocated with Dept of Health and Human Services and Center for Disease Control regarding role of occupational therapy in fall and injury prevention. HR 3762: Occupational Therapy Mental Health Act - advocate passage to make occupational therapists eligible to participate in the National Health Service Corps scholarship and loan repayment program as behavioral and mental health professionals. HR 2600: National Pediatric Acquired Brain Injury Plan Act of 2011 - Support passage. No bill #: UN Convention on Rights for People with Disabilities - advocate for Senate to ratify.

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S.829/H.R. 1546: Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Services Act of 2011 - advocate for removal of cap on occupational therapy services and passage of bills.No bill: Multiple Procedure Payment Reduction (MPPR) policy - advocated for separation of occupational therapy from physical therapy/speech language pathology in applicaiton of MPPR policy. No bill: Advocated for exclusion of occuaptional therapy from any additional accreditation requirements for provision of orthotics/prosthetics. H.R. 2468: Medicare Home Health Flexibility Act - advocate for making occupational therapy an initiating service. No bill#: Medicare Physician Fee Schedule - oppose cuts to therapy services and advocate to identify alternative payment options for therapy services. H.R. 2499:Lymphedema Diagnosis and Treatment Cost Savings Act. Lymphedema treatment for Medicare beneficiaries - advocate for role of occupational therapy in lymphedema treatment under Medicare and support passage.. No bill #: Suport proposal for legislation to create new complex rehabilitation device benefit. Promote role of occupational therapy. H.R. 2785: Athletic Trainers Equal Access to Medicare Act - oppose. H.R. 8: American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 - advocated for extension of Medicare therapy caps exceptions process; separation of therapies under MPPR and oppose the signicant decrease in payment; and oppose fee schedule cuts to therapy.

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No bill #: Educate Congress regarding occupational therapy's role working with soldiers coping with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other mental health issues to maximize their functional performance and fully reintegrate into their lives at home and in their communities..S. 957, H.R. 1855: Veterans' Traumatic Brain Injury Rehabilitative Services' Improvement Act of 2011 - educate about the important role of occupational therapy in treating these conditions and helping our wounded warriors maximize their functional reintegration into their lives, homes, and communities. Inclusion of occupational therapy as a covered service, and passage. H.R. 1832: Service Members' Telemedicine and E-Health Portability Act of 2011 - educate about occupational therapy's role in the effective provision of telehealth serivces. Inclusion of occupational therapy as a covered service, and passage. Conducted a widely attended briefing to educate on the role of rehabilitation and occupational therapy, physical therapy and speech language pathology for wounded warriors.

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3rd Quarter, 2012

Q3 Report

In Q3, The American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. (AOTA) had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 17, 2012. Original Filing: 300523632.xml

Lobbying Issues

No bill#: Funding for older adults falls prevention under the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and within the Prevention and Public Health Fund authorized in the Affordable Care Act. No bill#: General support of health and mental health programs funding, including funding for Health Resources and Services Administration and National Institutes of Health, funding for education and training for occupational therapy; and funding for disability and rehabilitation research. HR 4310 - National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2013 - Advocated for elevation of the Army Chief of the Medical Specialist Corp, (S786) and for inclusion of occupational therapy as a covered service in service members' telemedicine and e-health portability (HR1832)

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S.829/H.R. 1546: Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Services Act of 2011 - advocate for removal of cap on occupational therapy services and passage of bills. No bill: Multiple Procedure Payment Reduction (MPPR) policy - advocated for separation of occupational therapy from physical therapy/speech language pathology in applicaiton of MPPR policy. No bill: Advocated for exclusion of occuaptional therapy from any additional accreditation requirements for provision of orthotics/prosthetics. H.R. 2468: Medicare Home Health Flexibility Act - advocate for making occupational therapy an initiating service. No bill#: Medicare Physician Fee Schedule - oppose cuts to therapy services and advocate to identify alternative payment options for therapy services. H.R. 2499:Lymphedema Diagnosis and Treatment Cost Savings Act. Lymphedema treatment for Medicare beneficiaries - advocate for role of occupational therapy in lymphedema treatment under Medicare and support passage.. No bill #: Suport proposal for legislation to create new complex rehabilitation device benefit. Promote role of occupational therapy. H.R. 2785: Athletic Trainers Equal Access to Medicare Act - oppose.

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2nd Quarter, 2012

Q2 Report

In Q2, The American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. (AOTA) had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 18, 2012. Original Filing: 300489230.xml

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S.868/H.R. 1683: State Flexibility Act - opposed elimination of the Medicaid Maintenance of Effort provisions in ARRA & ACA.. No bill#: General support of health and mental health programs funding, including funding for Health Resources and Services Administration and National Institutes of Health, funding for education and training for occupational therapy; and funding for disability and rehabilitation research. No bill#: Funding for older adults falls prevention under the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and within the Prevention and Public Health Fund authorized in the Affordable Care Act. HR 4310 - National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2013 - Advocated for elevation of the Army Chief of the Medical Specialist Corp, (S786) and for inclusion of occupational therapy as a covered service in service members' telemedicine and e-health portability (HR1832)

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No bill: Advocated regarding the benefits package for exchange health plans. Promoted coverage of occupational therapy and for broad definition of habilitation. No Bill: Advocated for inclusion of occupational therapy as a mental health profession in the National Health Services Corps.S. 850 - Autism Services and Workforce Acceleration Act, and S1132/HR 2007 - Autism Specturm Disorders Services Act of 2011 -- Advocate for mandatory coverage of occupational therapy services and educate about role of occupational therapy in treatment of autism. No bill #s-developing legislation on autism: Advocate for mandatory coverage of occupational therapy services and educate about role of occupational therapy in treatment of autism. S.786: To amend title 10, US Code to modify the Apointment and Grade of the Chief of the Army Medical Specialist Corp. - Advocate to elevate the Chief of the Medical Specialist Corps to the rank of Brigadier (1 star) General under the Army Medical Specialist Corps. No bill #: Educate members about role of occupational therapy in the effective provision of telehealth services. No bill #: Advocate for legislative proposal to recognize occupational therapy as a core mental health profession in federal law. No bill: Advocated with Dept of Health and Human Services and Center for Disease Control regarding role of occupational therapy in fall and injury prevention. HR 3762: Occupational Therapy Mental Health Act - advocate passage to make occupational therapists eligible to participate in the National Health Service Corps scholarship and loan repayment program as behavioral and mental health professionals. HR 2600: National Pediatric Acquired Brain Injury Plan Act of 2011 - Support passage.

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S.829/H.R. 1546: Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Services Act of 2011 - advocate for removal of cap on occupational therapy services and passage of bills. No bill: Multiple Procedure Payment Reduction (MPPR) policy - advocated for separation of occupational therapy from physical therapy/speech language pathology in applicaiton of MPPR policy. No bill: Advocated for exclusion of occuaptional therapy from any additional accreditation requirements for provision of orthotics/prosthetics. H.R. 2468: Medicare Home Health Flexibility Act - advocate for making occupational therapy an initiating service. No bill#: Medicare Physician Fee Schedule - oppose cuts to therapy services and advocate to identify alternative payment options for therapy services. H.R. 2499:Lymphedema Diagnosis and Treatment Cost Savings Act. Lymphedema treatment for Medicare beneficiaries - advocate for role of occupational therapy in lymphedema treatment under Medicare and support passage.. No bill #: Suport proposal for legislation to create new complex rehabilitation device benefit. Promote role of occupational therapy. H.R. 2785: Athletic Trainers Equal Access to Medicare Act - oppose. H.R. 3630 (PL 112-96)- Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2011 - Medicare therapy cap provisions and the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule SGR (sustainable growth revenue).

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1st Quarter, 2012

Q1 Report

In Q1, The American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. (AOTA) had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 19, 2012. Original Filing: 300467384.xml

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No bill: Advocated regarding the benefits package for exchange health plans. Promoted coverage of occupational therapy and for broad definition of habilitation. No Bill: Advocated for inclusion of occupational therapy as a mental health profession in the National Health Services Corps.S. 850 - Autism Services and Workforce Acceleration Act, and S1132/HR 2007 - Autism Specturm Disorders Services Act of 2011 -- Advocate for mandatory coverage of occupational therapy services and educate about role of occupational therapy in treatment of autism. No bill #s-developing legislation on autism: Advocate for mandatory coverage of occupational therapy services and educate about role of occupational therapy in treatment of autism. S.786: To amend title 10, US Code to modify the Apointment and Grade of the Chief of the Army Medical Specialist Corp. - Advocate to elevate the Chief of the Medical Specialist Corps to the rank of Brigadier (1 star) General under the Army Medical Specialist Corps. No bill #: Educate members about role of occupational therapy in the effective provision of telehealth services. No bill #: Advocate for legislative proposal to recognize occupational therapy as a core mental health profession in federal law. No bill: Advocated with Dept of Health and Human Services and Center for Disease Control regarding role of occupational therapy in fall and injury prevention. HR 3762: Occupational Therapy Mental Health Act - advocate passage to make occupational therapists eligible to participate in the National Health Service Corps scholarship and loan repayment program as behavioral and mental health professionals. HR 2600: National Pediatric Acquired Brain Injury Plan Act of 2011 - Support passage.

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S.829/H.R. 1546: Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Services Act of 2011 - advocate for removal of cap on occupational therapy services and passage of bills. No bill: Multiple Procedure Payment Reduction (MPPR) policy - advocated for separation of occupational therapy from physical therapy/speech language pathology in applicaiton of MPPR policy. No bill: Advocated for exclusion of occuaptional therapy from any additional accreditation requirements for provision of orthotics/prosthetics. H.R. 2468: Medicare Home Health Flexibility Act - advocate for making occupational therapy an initiating service. No bill#: Medicare Physician Fee Schedule - oppose cuts to therapy services and advocate to identify alternative payment options for therapy services. H.R. 2499:Lymphedema Diagnosis and Treatment Cost Savings Act. Lymphedema treatment for Medicare beneficiaries - advocate for role of occupational therapy in lymphedema treatment under Medicare and support passage.. No bill #: Suport proposal for legislation to create new complex rehabilitation device benefit. Promote role of occupational therapy. H.R. 2785: Athletic Trainers Equal Access to Medicare Act - oppose. H.R. 3630 (PL 112-96)- Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2011 - Medicare therapy cap provisions and the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule SGR (sustainable growth revenue).

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4th Quarter, 2011

Q4 Report

In Q4, The American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. (AOTA) had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 19, 2012. Original Filing: 300444584.xml

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S.868/H.R. 1683: State Flexibility Act - opposed elimination of the Medicaid Maintenance of Effort provisions in ARRA & ACA.. Provided information to the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction highlighting need to address Medicare extenders, particularly the Medicare Part B Therapy Caps.No bill#: General support of health and mental health programs funding, including funding for Health Resources and Services Administration and National Institutes of Health, funding for education and training for occupational therapy; and funding for disability and rehabilitation research. No bill#: Funding for older adults falls prevention under the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and within the Prevention and Public Health Fund authorized in the Affordable Care Act. S.1867/HR1540: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 - Support of Educational Assistance for advanced degrees for occupational therapy under the Armed Forces Health Professions Scholarship and Financial Assistance Program.

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No bill: Advocated regarding the benefits package for exchange health plans. Promoted coverage of occupational therapy and for broad definition of habilitation. No Bill: Advocated for inclusion of occupational therapy as a mental health profession in the National Health Services Corps.S. 850 - Autism Services and Workforce Acceleration Act: Advocate for mandatory coverage of occupational therapy services and educate about role of occupational therapy in treatment of autism. No bill #s-developing legislation on autism: Advocate for mandatory coverage of occupational therapy services and educate about role of occupational therapy in treatment of autism. No bill # - Advocate to elevate the Chief of the Medical Specialist Corps to the rank of Brigadier (1 star) General under the Army Medical Specialist Corps. No bill #: Educate members about role of occupational therapy in the effective provision of telehealth services. No bill #: Advocate for legislative proposal to recognize occupational therapy as a core mental health profession in federal law. No bill: Advocated with Dept of Health and Human Services and Center for Disease Control regarding role of occupational therapy in fall and injury prevention. HR 3762: Occupational Therapy Mental Health Act - advocate passage to make occupational therapists eligible to participate in the National Health Service Corps scholarship and loan repayment program as behavioral and mental health professionals.

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S.829/H.R. 1546: Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Services Act of 2011 - advocate for removal of cap on occupational therapy services and passage of bills. No bill: Multiple Procedure Payment Reduction (MPPR) policy - advocated for separation of occupational therapy from physical therapy/speech language pathology in applicaiton of MPPR policy. No bill: Advocated for exclusion of occuaptional therapy from any additional accreditation requirements for provision of orthotics/prosthetics. H.R. 2468: Medicare Home Health Flexibility Act - advocate for making occupational therapy an initiating service. No bill#: Medicare Physician Fee Schedule - oppose cuts to therapy services and advocate to identify alternative payment options for therapy services. H.R. 2499:Lymphedema Diagnosis and Treatment Cost Savings Act. Lymphedema treatment for Medicare beneficiaries - advocate for role of occupational therapy in lymphedema treatment under Medicare and support passage.. No bill #: Suport proposal for legislation to create new complex rehabilitation device benefit. Promote role of occupational therapy. H.R. 2785: Athletic Trainers Equal Access to Medicare Act - oppose. H.R. 3630 - Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2011 - Medicare therapy cap provisions and the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule SGR (sustainable growth revenue). H.R. 3765: Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Continuation Act of 2011 - Mediare therapy cap provisions and the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule SGR (sustainable growth revenue).

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3rd Quarter, 2011

Q3 Report

In Q3, The American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. (AOTA) had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 17, 2011. Original Filing: 300416068.xml

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No bill: Advocated regarding the benefits package for exchange health plans. Promoted coverage of occupational therapy and for broad definition of habilitation. No Bill: Advocated for inclusion of occupational theapy as a mental health profession in the National Health Services Corps.S. 1094/H.R. 2005 (PL 112-32) - Combating Autism Reauthorization Act: Advocate for mandatory coverage of occupational therapy services and educate about role of occupational therapy in treatment of autism. S. 850 - Autism Services and Workforce Acceleration Act: Advocate for mandatory coverage of occupational therapy services and educate about role of occupational therapy in treatment of autism. No bill #s-developing legislation on autism: Advocate for mandatory coverage of occupational therapy services and educate about role of occupational therapy in treatment of autism. No bill # - Advocate to elevate the Chief of the Medical Specialist Corps to the rank of Brigadier (1 star) General under the Army Medical Specialist Corps. No bill #: Educate members about role of occupational therapy in the effective provision of telehealth services. No bill #: Advocate for legislative proposal to recognize occupational therapy as a core mental health profession in federal law. No bill: Advocated with Dept of Health and Human Services and Center for Disease Control regarding role of occupational therapy in fall and injury prevention.

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S.829/H.R. 1546: Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Services Act of 2011 - advocate for removal of cap on occupational therapy services and passage of bills. No bill: Multiple Procedure Payment Reduction (MPPR) policy - advocated for separation of occupational therapy from physical therapy/speech language pathology in applicaiton of MPPR policy. No bill: Advocated for exclusion of occuaptional therapy from any additional accreditation requirements for provision of orthotics/prosthetics. H.R. 2468: Medicare Home Health Flexibility Act - advocate for making occupational therapy an initiating service. No bill#: Medicare Physician Fee Schedule - oppose cuts to therapy services and advocate to identify alternative payment options for therapy services. H.R. 2499:Lymphedema Diagnosis and Treatment Cost Savings Act. Lymphedema treatment for Medicare beneficiaries - advocate for role of occupational therapy in lymphedema treatment under Medicare and support passage.. No bill #: Suport proposal for legislation to create new complex rehabilitation device benefit. Promote role of occupational therapy. H.R. 2785: Athletic Trainers Equal Access to Medicare Act - oppose.

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2nd Quarter, 2011

Amendment

The American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. (AOTA) amended a lobbying report for in-house lobbying in Q22011 on Oct. 6, 2011 Original Filing: 300411294.xml

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No bill: Advocated regarding the benefits package for exchange health plans. Promoted coverage of occupational therapy and for broad definition of habilitation. No Bill: Advocated for inclusion of occupational theapy as a mental health profession in the National Health Services Corps.S. 1094/H.R. 2005 - Combating Autism Reauthorization Act: Advocate for mandatory coverage of occupational therapy services and educate about role of occupational therapy in treatment of autism. S. 850 - Autism Services and Workforce Acceleration Act: Advocate for mandatory coverage of occupational therapy services and educate about role of occupational therapy in treatment of autism. No bill #s-developing legislation on autism: Advocate for mandatory coverage of occupational therapy services and educate about role of occupational therapy in treatment of autism. No bill # - Advocate to elevate the Chief of the Medical Specialist Corps to the rank of Brigadier (1 star) General under the Army Medical Specialist Corps. No bill #: Educate members about role of occupational therapy in the effective provision of telehealth services. No bill #: Advocate for legislative proposal to recognize occupational therapy as a core mental health profession in federal law.

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2nd Quarter, 2011

Q2 Report

In Q2, The American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. (AOTA) had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 13, 2011. Original Filing: 300389173.xml

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No bill: Advocated regarding the benefits package for exchange health plans. Promoted coverage of occupational therapy and for broad definition of habilitation. No Bill: Advocated for inclusion of occupational theapy as a mental health profession in the National Health Services Corps.S. 1094/H.R. 2005 - Combating Autism Reauthorization Act: Advocate for mandatory coverage of occupational therapy services and educate about role of occupational therapy in treatment of autism. S. 850 - Autism Services and Workforce Acceleration Act: Advocate for mandatory coverage of occupational therapy services and educate about role of occupational therapy in treatment of autism. No bill #s-developing legislation on autism: Advocate for mandatory coverage of occupational therapy services and educate about role of occupational therapy in treatment of autism. No bill # - Advocate to elevate the Chief of the Medical Specialist Corps to the rank of Brigadier (1 star) General under the Army Medical Specialist Corps. No bill #: Educate members about role of occupational therapy in the effective provision of telehealth services. No bill #: Advocate for legislative proposal to recognize occupational therapy as a core mental health profession in federal law.

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1st Quarter, 2011

Q1 Report

In Q1, The American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. (AOTA) had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 11, 2011. Original Filing: 300361844.xml

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4th Quarter, 2010

Q4 Report

In Q4, The American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. (AOTA) had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 20, 2011. Original Filing: 300351871.xml

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No bill #: Funding of Higher Education Loan Forgiveness for Occupational Therapists working with Children and or veterans. HR 2891 - Access to Frontline Health Care Act of 2009: Support passage. S. 3686 and Draft Bills DHAPPS1108 and DSAPPs1108 - Fiscal 2011 Labor, HHS & Education Appropriations: Lobby for report language to make occupational therapy an initiating service for Medicare Home Health beneficiaries. Lobbied for increased funding for all of the following programs: National Institute of Health (NIH); National Center on Medical and Rehabilitation Research, The Centers for Disease Controls Falls Prevention Program and older driver initiative; the Health Resources Services Administration; The Administration on Aging; the Older Americans Act (OAA); The Veterans Administration (VA); The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA); The National Institute for Mental Health (NIMH); The Department of Education - for funding; funding for professions of national need under the Hihger Education act; and Title VII of the Public Health Services Act.

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HR 1600/S 1169 - To amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for the treatment of autism under TRICARE; lobbied to educate on Occupational Therapy role in Autism services. S 819/HR 2413 - Autism Treatment Acceleration Act of 2009; lobbied to educate on Occupational Therapy role in Autism services. No bill #: Health Care Reform; Educate about recommendations and position of the American Occupational Therapy Association regarding occupational therapy. HR 3200 - America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009: lobby regarding inclusion of occupational therapy, mental health coverage, and rehabilitation services; and in support of efforts to address shortages in health care workforce, including occupational therapy. HR 2891 - Access to Frontline Health Care Act of 2009: Support passage. HR 3590 (PL 111-148) - Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: lobby regarding inclusion of occupational therapy, mental health coverage, and rehabilitation services; and in support of efforts to address shortages in health care workforce, including occupational therapy; and oppose Wyden Amendment D-9 offset related to orthotics and prosthetics; advocated to change Lincoln D-10 amendment to reduce the scope of the amendment and to include occupational therapy. HR 4662 - Lymphedema Diagnosis and Treatment Cost Saving Act of 2010: Oppose provisions requiring additional accreditation for occupational therapy services. H Res 1258 - A resolution expressing support for designation of May 2010 as Mental Health Month: Advocated passage. H Res 1033 - A resolution expressing support for designation of April 2010 as "National Autism Awareness Month":and supporting efforts to devote new resources to research into the causes and treatment of autism and to improve training and support for individuals with autism and those who care for individuals with autism: Advocated for passage and educated about role of occupational therapy in treatment of autism. HR 5040 - Health Information Technology Extension for Behavioral Health Services Act of 2010: advocated for passage and educated about occupational therapy services. HR 5025 -HITECH Extension for Behavioral Health Services Act of 2010: Educated about occuaptional therapy services. HR 678 - Huntington's Disease Parity Act: Advocated for passage.

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No bill #: Health Care Reform; Educate about recommendations and position of the American Occupational Therapy Association regarding occupational therapy. HR 3200 - America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009: lobby regarding inclusion of occupational therapy, mental health coverage, and rehabilitation services; and in support of efforts to address shortages in health care workforce, including occupational therapy. HR 2891 - Access to Frontline Health Care Act of 2009: Support passage. HR 3590 (PL 111-148) - Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: lobby regarding inclusion of occupational therapy, mental health coverage, and rehabilitation services; and in support of efforts to address shortages in health care workforce, including occupational therapy; and oppose Wyden Amendment D-9 offset related to orthotics and prosthetics; advocated to change Lincoln D-10 amendment to reduce the scope of the amendment and to include occupational therapy. S 1963 - Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act of 2010: advocated for passage and inclusion of occupational therapy services. HR 1036 - Veterans Physical Therapy Services Improvement Act of 2009: Educated about the role and impact of occupational therapy services. HR 1558 - Preexisting Condition Patient Protection Act of 2009: Advocated for passage. S Res 490 - A resolution recognizing the measurable, positive impact that the National Committee for Quality Assurance has made on the quality of care patients in the United States have received during the 20 years since the formation of the organization: Advocated for passage. HR 5025 -HITECH Extension for Behavioral Health Services Act of 2010: Educated about occuaptional therapy services. HR 4944 - Siding with America's Patients (SWAP) Act - Educated about occupational therapy services and to ensure coverage. HR 4919, HR 4903 - A bill to repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: Educated about occupational therapy services. HR 4910 - A bill to repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and enact the Empowering Patients First Act in order to provide incentives to encourage health insurance coverage: Educated about occupational therapy services and to ensure coverage. HR 4894 -- A bill to amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ot ensure appropriate treatment of Department of Veterans' Affairs and Department of Defense heatlh programs: Educated about occupational therapy services. HR 5040 - Health Information Technology Extension for Behavioral Health Services Act of 2010: advocated for passage and educated about occupational therapy services. HR 678 - Huntington's Disease Parity Act: Advocated for passage PL 111-148 - Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act - promoted role and access to occupational therapy.

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H.R. 43 and S. 46 - Medicare Access to Rehabilitative Services Act of 2009: Support and passage of all provisions, lobbying for the repeal of the provisions of the 1997 Balance Budget Act which imposed a $1840 annual cap on occupational therapy services covered by Medicare. HR 1094/S 3978 - Medicare Home Health Flexibility Act of 2009: All provisions, passage, lobbying for changes to current regulations governing the provision of home health services under Medicare Part B to allow Occupational Therapy to qualify as an initiating service. HR 1137 - Athletic Trainers' Equal Access to Medicare Act of 2009: lobbying against specific provisions in the legislation that would allow athletic trainers to bill Medicare as a therapy service incident to a physicians order. HR 2479 - Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Improvement Act of 2009: Oppose. Negatively impacts occupational therapy scope of practice. HR 2068 - Medicare Telehealth Expansion Act of 2009: Advocate for passage and inclusion of occupational therapy. S 1131/HR 2560 - Independence at Home Act of 2009: Support passage and inclusion of occupational therapy. HR 1829/S 950 - Medicare Patient Access to Physical Therapists Act of 2009: advocate for changing the bill to include occupational therapy. HR 3184/S 1186 - Medicare Independent Living Act: Advocate for passage HR 3200 - America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009: lobby regarding inclusion of occupational therapy, mental health coverage, and rehabilitation services; and in support of efforts to address shortages in health care workforce, including occupational therapy. HR 2891 - Access to Frontline Health Care Act of 2009: Support passage. HR 3590 (PL 111-148) - Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: lobby regarding inclusion of occupational therapy, mental health coverage, and rehabilitation services; and in support of efforts to address shortages in health care workforce, including occupational therapy; and oppose Wyden Amendment D-9 offset related to orthotics and prosthetics; advocated to change Lincoln D-10 amendment to reduce the scope of the amendment and to include occupational therapy. Also Educate about recommendations and position of the American Occupational Therapy Association regarding occupational therapy. Advocated for passage of short and long-term solutions to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule payment cuts spurred by the Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) formula. No Bill #: Advocate for extension of Medicare Therapy Caps Exceptions process. HR 3790 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to repeal the Medicare competitive acquisition program for durable medical equipment and prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) in a budget neutral manner: educated and advocated on impact on occupational therapy services. HR 5040 - Health Information Technology Extension for Behavioral Health Services Act of 2010: advocated for passage and educated about occupational therapy services. HR 1137 - Athletic Trainers Access to Medicare Act - opposed PL 111-152 - Reconciliation Act of 2010 - implentation as it relates to occupational therapy. HR 5712 - Physician Payment and Therapy Relief Act: advocated to reduce impact on occupational therapy for Medicare payment policy changes. HR 1708 - Ending the Medicare Disability Waiting Period Act of 2009: Advocated for passage. HR 4993 - Home Health Care Planning Improvement Act of 2010: Advocated for passage and educated about occupational therapy services. S 3216 - Medicare Rural Health Care Equity Act of 2010: Advocated for passage. HR 4371 - A bill to amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act to continue using 2009 Medicare practice expense relative value units for certain cardiology services: Advocated regarding impact to occupational therapy services. No bill: Advocate to Congress and Centers for Medicare/Medicaid Services (CMS) to oppose proposed Multiple Procedure Payment Reductions, cuts to therapy reimbursement in the proposed 2011 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule rule. CMS staff: Marilyn Tavenner, Principal Deputy Administrator and Johnathan Bluhm, Director of Center for Medicare Management HR 1586 - Education and Medicaid Funding for States: Supported passage. HR 4994 - Medicare and Medicaid Extenders Act: advocated for therapy cap exceptions process extension through 2011 and advocated related to RUGS-IV implementation.

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3rd Quarter, 2010

Q3 Report

In Q3, The American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. (AOTA) had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 20, 2010. Original Filing: 300325198.xml

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H.R. 43 and S. 46 - Medicare Access to Rehabilitative Services Act of 2009: Support and passage of all provisions, lobbying for the repeal of the provisions of the 1997 Balance Budget Act which imposed a $1840 annual cap on occupational therapy services covered by Medicare. HR 1094 - Medicare Home Health Flexibility Act of 2009: All provisions, passage, lobbying for changes to current regulations governing the provision of home health services under Medicare Part B to allow Occupational Therapy to qualify as an initiating service. HR 1137 - Athletic Trainers' Equal Access to Medicare Act of 2009: lobbying against specific provisions in the legislation that would allow athletic trainers to bill Medicare as a therapy service incident to a physicians order. HR 2479 - Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Improvement Act of 2009: Oppose. Negatively impacts occupational therapy scope of practice. HR 2068 - Medicare Telehealth Expansion Act of 2009: Advocate for passage and inclusion of occupational therapy. S 1131/HR 2560 - Independence at Home Act of 2009: Support passage and inclusion of occupational therapy. HR 1829/S 950 - Medicare Patient Access to Physical Therapists Act of 2009: advocate for changing the bill to include occupational therapy. HR 3184/S 1186 - Medicare Independent Living Act: Advocate for passage No bill #: Health Care Reform; Educate about recommendations and position of the American Occupational Therapy Association regarding occupational therapy. HR 3200 - America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009: lobby regarding inclusion of occupational therapy, mental health coverage, and rehabilitation services; and in support of efforts to address shortages in health care workforce, including occupational therapy. HR 2891 - Access to Frontline Health Care Act of 2009: Support passage. HR 3590 (PL 111-148) - Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: lobby regarding inclusion of occupational therapy, mental health coverage, and rehabilitation services; and in support of efforts to address shortages in health care workforce, including occupational therapy; and oppose Wyden Amendment D-9 offset related to orthotics and prosthetics; advocated to change Lincoln D-10 amendment to reduce the scope of the amendment and to include occupational therapy. Advocated for passage of short and long-term solutions to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule payment cuts spurred by the Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) formula. No Bill #: Advocate for extension of Medicare Therapy Caps Exceptions process. HR 3790 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to repeal the Medicare competitive acquisition program for durable medical equipment and prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) in a budget neutral manner: educated and advocated on impact on occupational therapy services. HR 5040 - Health Information Technology Extension for Behavioral Health Services Act of 2010: advocated for passage and educated about occupational therapy services.HR 1708 - Ending the Medicare Disability Waiting Period Act of 2009: Advocated for passage. HR 4993 - Home Health Care Planning Improvement Act of 2010: Advocated for passage and educated about occupational therapy services. S 3216 - Medicare Rural Health Care Equity Act of 2010: Advocated for passage. HR 4371 - A bill to amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act to continue using 2009 Medicare practice expense relative value units for certain cardiology services: Advocated regarding impact to occupational therapy services. No bill: Advocate to Congress and Centers for Medicare/Medicaid Services (CMS) to oppose proposed Medicare Physician Payment Reductions, cuts to therapy reimbursement in the proposed 2011 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule rule. CMS staff: Marilyn Tavenner, Principal Deputy Administrator and Johnathan Bluhm, Director of Center for Medicare Management HR 1586 - Education and Medicaid Funding for States: Supported passage.

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2nd Quarter, 2010

Q2 Report

In Q2, The American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. (AOTA) had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 15, 2010. Original Filing: 300288184.xml

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No bill #: Funding of Higher Education Loan Forgiveness for Occupational Therapists working with Children and or veterans. No bill#: Lobbied to establish a reserve fund for the Medicare Outpatient Therapy Caps Repeal to provide funding for cap repeal. HR 2891 - Access to Frontline Health Care Act of 2009: Support passage. Draft Bills DHAPPS1108 and DSAPPs1108 - Fiscal 2011 Labor, HHS & Education Appropriations: Lobby for report language to make occupational therapy an initiating service for Medicare Home Health beneficiaries. Lobbied for increased funding for all of the following programs: National Institute of Health (NIH); National Center on Medical and Rehabilitation Research, The Centers for Disease Controls Falls Prevention Program and older driver initiative; the Health Resources Services Administration; The Administration on Aging; the Older Americans Act (OAA); The Veterans Administration (VA); The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA); The National Institute for Mental Health (NIMH); The Department of Education - for funding; funding for professions of national need under the Hihger Education act; and Title VII of the Public Health Services Act.

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No bill #: Health Care Reform; Educate about recommendations and position of the American Occupational Therapy Association regarding occupational therapy. HR 3200 - America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009: lobby regarding inclusion of occupational therapy, mental health coverage, and rehabilitation services; and in support of efforts to address shortages in health care workforce, including occupational therapy. HR 2891 - Access to Frontline Health Care Act of 2009: Support passage. HR 3590 (PL 111-148) - Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: lobby regarding inclusion of occupational therapy, mental health coverage, and rehabilitation services; and in support of efforts to address shortages in health care workforce, including occupational therapy; and oppose Wyden Amendment D-9 offset related to orthotics and prosthetics; advocated to change Lincoln D-10 amendment to reduce the scope of the amendment and to include occupational therapy. HR 5200 - FEHBP Dependent Coverage Extension Act: Educate and advocate for coverage of Occupational Therapy services. S 1963 - Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act of 2010: advocated for passage and inclusion of occupational therapy services. HR 1036 - Veterans Physical Therapy Services Improvement Act of 2009: Educated about the role and impact of occupational therapy services. HR 1558 - Preexisting Condition Patient Protection Act of 2009: Advocated for passage. S Res 490 - A resolution recognizing the measurable, positive impact that the National Committee for Quality Assurance has made on the quality of care patients in the United States have received during the 20 years since the formation of the organization: Advocated for passage. HR 5025 -HITECH Extension for Behavioral Health Services Act of 2010: Educated about occuaptional therapy services. HR 4944 - Siding with America's Patients (SWAP) Act - Educated about occupational therapy services and to ensure coverage. HR 4919, HR 4903 - A bill to repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: Educated about occupational therapy services. HR 4910 - A bill to repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and enact the Empowering Patients First Act in order to provide incentives to encourage health insurance coverage: Educated about occupational therapy services and to ensure coverage. HR 4894 -- A bill to amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ot ensure appropriate treatment of Department of Veterans' Affairs and Department of Defense heatlh programs: Educated about occupational therapy services. HR 5040 - Health Information Technology Extension for Behavioral Health Services Act of 2010: advocated for passage and educated about occupational therapy services. HR 678 - Huntington's Disease Parity Act: Advocated for passage

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H.R. 43 and S. 46 - Medicare Access to Rehabilitative Services Act of 2009: Support and passage of all provisions, lobbying for the repeal of the provisions of the 1997 Balance Budget Act which imposed a $1840 annual cap on occupational therapy services covered by Medicare. HR 1094 - Medicare Home Health Flexibility Act of 2009: All provisions, passage, lobbying for changes to current regulations governing the provision of home health services under Medicare Part B to allow Occupational Therapy to qualify as an initiating service. HR 1137 - Athletic Trainers' Equal Access to Medicare Act of 2009: lobbying against specific provisions in the legislation that would allow athletic trainers to bill Medicare as a therapy service incident to a physicians order. HR 2479 - Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Improvement Act of 2009: Oppose. Negatively impacts occupational therapy scope of practice. HR 2068 - Medicare Telehealth Expansion Act of 2009: Advocate for passage and inclusion of occupational therapy. S 1131/HR 2560 - Independence at Home Act of 2009: Support passage and inclusion of occupational therapy. HR 1829/S 950 - Medicare Patient Access to Physical Therapists Act of 2009: advocate for changing the bill to include occupational therapy. HR 3184/S 1186 - Medicare Independent Living Act: Advocate for passage No bill #: Health Care Reform; Educate about recommendations and position of the American Occupational Therapy Association regarding occupational therapy. HR 3200 - America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009: lobby regarding inclusion of occupational therapy, mental health coverage, and rehabilitation services; and in support of efforts to address shortages in health care workforce, including occupational therapy. HR 2891 - Access to Frontline Health Care Act of 2009: Support passage. HR 3590 (PL 111-148) - Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: lobby regarding inclusion of occupational therapy, mental health coverage, and rehabilitation services; and in support of efforts to address shortages in health care workforce, including occupational therapy; and oppose Wyden Amendment D-9 offset related to orthotics and prosthetics; advocated to change Lincoln D-10 amendment to reduce the scope of the amendment and to include occupational therapy. HR4691 (PL 111-144) - Temporary Extensions Act of 2010: Advocate for extension of Medicare Therapy Caps Exceptions process and the Medicare Physicians Payment Update. HR 4851 (PL 111-157) - Continuing Extension Act of 2010: Advocate for extension of Medicare Physicians Payment Update. HR 3692 (PL 111-192) - Preservation of Access to Care for Medicare Beneficiaries and Pension Relief Act of 2010: Advocated for extension of Medicare Physicians Payment Update. Advocated for passage of short and long-term solutions to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule payment cuts spurred by the Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) formula. No Bill #: Advocate for extension of Medicare Therapy Caps Exceptions process. HR 3790 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to repeal the Medicare competitive acquisition program for durable medical equipment and prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) in a budget neutral manner: educated and advocated on impact on occupational therapy services. HR 5040 - Health Information Technology Extension for Behavioral Health Services Act of 2010: advocated for passage and educated about occupational therapy services.HR 1708 - Ending the Medicare Disability Waiting Period Act of 2009: Advocated for passage. HR 4993 - Home Health Care Planning Improvement Act of 2010: Advocated for passage and educated about occupational therapy services. S 3216 - Medicare Rural Health Care Equity Act of 2010: Advocated for passage. HR 4371 - A bill to amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act to continue using 2009 Medicare practice expense relative value units for certain cardiology services: Advocated regarding impact to occupational therapy services.

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1st Quarter, 2010

Q1 Report

In Q1, The American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. (AOTA) had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 20, 2010. Original Filing: 300271303.xml

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HR 1600/S 1169 - To amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for the treatment of autism under TRICARE; lobbied to educate on Occupational Therapy role in Autism services. S 819/HR 2413 - Autism Treatment Acceleration Act of 2009; lobbied to educate on Occupational Therapy role in Autism services. No bill #: Health Care Reform; Educate about recommendations and position of the American Occupational Therapy Association regarding occupational therapy. HR 3200 - America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009: lobby regarding inclusion of occupational therapy, mental health coverage, and rehabilitation services; and in support of efforts to address shortages in health care workforce, including occupational therapy. S. 1679 - Affordable Health Choices Act: lobby regarding inclusion of occupational therapy, mental health coverage, and rehabilitation services; and support of efforts to address shortages in health care workforce, including occupational therapy.. S. 1796 - America's Healthy Future Act: lobby regarding inclusion of occupational therapy, mental health coverage, and rehabilitation services; and in support of efforts to address shortages in health care workforce, including occupational therapy; and oppose Wyden Amendment D-9 offset related to orthotics and prosthetics; advocated to change Lincoln D-10 amendment to reduce the scope of the amendment and to include occupational therapy. HR 2891 - Access to Frontline Health Care Act of 2009: Support passage. HR 3590 (PL 111-148) - Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: lobby regarding inclusion of occupational therapy, mental health coverage, and rehabilitation services; and in support of efforts to address shortages in health care workforce, including occupational therapy; and oppose Wyden Amendment D-9 offset related to orthotics and prosthetics; advocated to change Lincoln D-10 amendment to reduce the scope of the amendment and to include occupational therapy. HR 4662 - Lymphedema Diagnosis and Treatment Cost Saving Act of 2010: Oppose provisions requiring additional accreditation for occupational therapy services.

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H.R. 43 and S. 46 - Medicare Access to Rehabilitative Services Act of 2009: Support and passage of all provisions, lobbying for the repeal of the provisions of the 1997 Balance Budget Act which imposed a $1840 annual cap on occupational therapy services covered by Medicare. HR 1094 - Medicare Home Health Flexibility Act of 2009: All provisions, passage, lobbying for changes to current regulations governing the provision of home health services under Medicare Part B to allow Occupational Therapy to qualify as an initiating service. HR 1137 - Athletic Trainers' Equal Access to Medicare Act of 2009: lobbying against specific provisions in the legislation that would allow athletic trainers to bill Medicare as a therapy service incident to a physicians order. HR 2479 - Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Improvement Act of 2009: Oppose. Negatively impacts occupational therapy scope of practice. HR 2068 - Medicare Telehealth Expansion Act of 2009: Advocate for passage and inclusion of occupational therapy. S 1131/HR 2560 - Independence at Home Act of 2009: Support passage and inclusion of occupational therapy. HR 1829/S 950 - Medicare Patient Access to Physical Therapists Act of 2009: advocate for changing the bill to include occupational therapy. HR 3184/S 1186 - Medicare Independent Living Act: Advocate for passage No bill #: Health Care Reform; Educate about recommendations and position of the American Occupational Therapy Association regarding occupational therapy. HR 3200 - America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009: lobby regarding inclusion of occupational therapy, mental health coverage, and rehabilitation services; and in support of efforts to address shortages in health care workforce, including occupational therapy. S. 1679 - Affordable Health Choices Act: lobby regarding inclusion of occupational therapy, mental health coverage, and rehabilitation services; and support of efforts to address shortages in health care workforce, including occupational therapy.. S. 1796 - America's Healthy Future Act: lobby regarding inclusion of occupational therapy, mental health coverage, and rehabilitation services; and in support of efforts to address shortages in health care workforce, including occupational therapy; and oppose Wyden Amendment D-9 offset related to orthotics and prosthetics; advocated to change Lincoln D-10 amendment to reduce the scope of the amendment and to include occupational therapy. HR 2891 - Access to Frontline Health Care Act of 2009: Support passage. HR 3590 (PL 111-148) - Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: lobby regarding inclusion of occupational therapy, mental health coverage, and rehabilitation services; and in support of efforts to address shortages in health care workforce, including occupational therapy; and oppose Wyden Amendment D-9 offset related to orthotics and prosthetics; advocated to change Lincoln D-10 amendment to reduce the scope of the amendment and to include occupational therapy. HR4691 (PL 111-144) - Temporary Extensions Act of 2010: Advocate for extension of Medicare Therapy Caps Exceptions process and the Medicare Physicians Payment Update. HR 4851 (PL 111-157) - Continuing Extension Act of 2010: Advocate for extension of Medicare Physicians Payment Update.

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4th Quarter, 2009

Q4 Report

In Q4, The American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. (AOTA) had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 19, 2010. Original Filing: 300238996.xml

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HR 1600/S 1169 - To amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for the treatment of autism under TRICARE; lobbied to educate on Occupational Therapy role in Autism services. S 819/HR 2413 - Autism Treatment Acceleration Act of 2009; lobbied to educate on Occupational Therapy role in Autism services. No bill #: Health Care Reform; Educate about recommendations and position of the American Occupational Therapy Association regarding occupational therapy. HR 3200 - America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009: lobby regarding inclusion of occupational therapy, mental health coverage, and rehabilitation services; and in support of efforts to address shortages in health care workforce, including occupational therapy. S. 1679 - Affordable Health Choices Act: lobby regarding inclusion of occupational therapy, mental health coverage, and rehabilitation services; and support of efforts to address shortages in health care workforce, including occupational therapy.. S. 1796 - America's Healthy Future Act: lobby regarding inclusion of occupational therapy, mental health coverage, and rehabilitation services; and in support of efforts to address shortages in health care workforce, including occupational therapy; and oppose Wyden Amendment D-9 offset related to orthotics and prosthetics; advocated to change Lincoln D-10 amendment to reduce the scope of the amendment and to include occupational therapy. HR 2891 - Access to Frontline Health Care Act of 2009: Support passage. HR 3590 - Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: lobby regarding inclusion of occupational therapy, mental health coverage, and rehabilitation services; and in support of efforts to address shortages in health care workforce, including occupational therapy; and oppose Wyden Amendment D-9 offset related to orthotics and prosthetics; advocated to change Lincoln D-10 amendment to reduce the scope of the amendment and to include occupational therapy.

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3rd Quarter, 2009

Q3 Report

In Q3, The American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. (AOTA) had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 19, 2009. Original Filing: 300213180.xml

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2nd Quarter, 2009

Amendment

The American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. (AOTA) amended a lobbying report for in-house lobbying in Q22009 on July 21, 2009 Original Filing: 300194903.xml

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2nd Quarter, 2009

Q2 Report

In Q2, The American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. (AOTA) had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 20, 2009. Original Filing: 300189225.xml

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1st Quarter, 2009

Q1 Report

In Q1, The American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. (AOTA) had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 20, 2009. Original Filing: 300160418.xml

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4th Quarter, 2008

Q4 Report

In Q4, The American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. (AOTA) had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 15, 2009. Original Filing: 300120475.xml

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HR 1424 (PL 110-343) The Paul Wellstone Mental Health and Addiction Equity Act of 2007 - Supported improved coverage and advocated for an expanded role for occupational therapy. S. 558, Mental Health Parity Act of 2007 - Supported improved coverage and advocated for an expanded role for occupational therapy. S. 845 (PL 110-202), Safety of Seniors Act of 2007 - Supported passage and highlighted role of occupational therapy in preventing senior falls. HR 2260, Health Care Truth and Transparency Act of 2007 - Opposed legislation as it is an undue burden on non-physician health care providers and does not improve quality or patient safety. HR 2994, National Pain Care Policy Act of 2007 - Advocated for passage and role of occupational therapy. S. 626 and HR 1283, Arthritis Prevention, Control, and Cure Act of 2007 - Advocated for passage and role of occupational therapy. S. 999 and H.R. 477 - Stroke Treatment and Ongoing Prevention Act of 2007 - Advocated for passage and role of occupational therapy. No bill number: Advocated for and educated about the role of occupational therapy in mental health. No bill number: Advocated for and educated about the role of occupational therapy in Veteran's health care. S. 2162 and H.R. 4053 (PL 110-387) - Veterans' Mental Health and Other Care Improvements Act of 2008 - Advocated for inclusion of occupational therapy. S. 3584 - Obesity Prevention, Treatment and Research Act of 2008 - advocated for role and inclusion of occupational therapy. HRES 1381 - Expressing the sense of the House that theree should be an increased federal commitment prioritizing prevention and public health for all people in the U.S. - Advocated for role of occupational therapy in prevention and wellness, especially falls prevention. H.R. 5352 - Elder Abuse Victims Act of 2008 - Advocated for the role of occupational therapy. H.R. 6983 - Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008 - Advocated for passage and role of occupational therapy. HRES 1478 - Supporting the goals of "National Falls Prevention Awareness Day" to raise awareness and encourage the prevention of falls amoung older adults - Advocated role of occupational therapy in fall prevention and for passage.

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H.R. 1424 and H.R. 1367 (PL 110-343), The Paul Wellstone Mental Health and AddictionEquity Act of 2007 - Supported improved coverage and advocated for an expanded role for occupational therapy.S. 558, Mental Health Parity Act of 2007 - Supported improved coverage and advocated for an expanded role for occupational therapy. HR 2260, Health Care Truth and Transparency Act of 2007 - Opposed legislation as it is an undue burden on non-physician health care providers and does not improve quality or patient safety. S. 2795 and HR 6210, Small Business Health Options Program Act - Advocated to ensure appropriate inclusion of occupational therapy services. No bill number, Small Business Choice Act - Advocated for state mandate laws. H.R. 6983 - Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008 - Advocated for passage and role of occupational therapy.

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S. 450 and HR 748, The Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Services Act of 2007 - All provisions, passage. HR 1846, The Access to Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Services Improvement Act of 2007 - Opposed based on quality, cost accountability, and scope of practice concerns.S. 1224 and HR 3269, Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Reauthorization Act of 2007 - Advocated in support of the CHIP program and an expanded role for occuaptional therapy. H.R. 3162, Children's Health and Medicare Protections Act of 2007 (CHAMP) - Advocated for Medicare provision regarding therapy caps, 75% rule on inpatient rehabilitation facilities, SGR cuts and Medicaid provisions. S. 799 and H.R. 1621, The Community Choice Act - Supported all provisions. S. 578 and H.R. 1017, Protecting Children's Health in Schools Act - supported passage and maintaining Medicaid funding for school based administrative claiming and transportation services. H.R. 1809 and S. 2103, Medicare Independent Living Act - Supported the provision of improved access to mobility devices for people with disabilities. H.R. 4082 and S. 1980, Long-term Care Quality and Modernization Act of 2007 - Advocated for inclusion of occupational therapy in quality reporting. S. 932 and H.R. 1552, Medicare Patient Access to Physical Therapist Act of 2007 - Advocated regarding impact on occupational therapy. H.R. 1663, Medicare Mental Health Modernization Act of 2007 - Advocated for passage and improved role for occupational therapy. S. 1628, Nurse Faculty and Physical Therapist Education Act of 2007 - Advocated for inclusion of occupational therapy loan repayment. H.R. 4248, Ensuring Medicare Access to Recreational Thearpy Act - Opposed findings language referring to functional capacities and worked to amend that language. No bill number - Medicaid Rehabilitation Services Proposed Rule - Before Congress advocated for moratorium; opposed proposal to restrict the reimbursement of services under the rehabilitation option. HR 5704, The Medicare Home Health Flexibility Act: Advocated for the promotion of occupational therapy in home health under Medicare. No bill number: Advocated and educated about the role of occupational therapy in mental health practice. HR 5590, Medicare Oral Health Rehabilitative Enhancement Act - inclusion of occupational therapy coverage language. No bill number - Preserving Access to Medicare Act - advocated for passage and inclusion of Part B outpatient therapy cap exceptions process extension, physician fee schedule update, and physician quality review incentive (PQRI). HR 2231 and S 2931 - Medicare Access to Complex Rehabilitation and Assistive Technology Act of 2007 - advocated for exemption of complex rehab from competitive bidding for DMEPOS. H.R. 7130 and S. 3631 - Medically Fragile Childrens Act of 2008 - Advocated for provision of occupational therapy. H.R. 6878 - Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Improvement Act of 2008 - Opposed due to negative impact on occupational therapy scope of practice and reimbursement.

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3rd Quarter, 2008

Q3 Report

In Q3, The American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. (AOTA) had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 20, 2008. Original Filing: 300105572.xml

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S. 578 and H.R. 1017, Protecting Children's Health in Schools Act - Provisions related to maintaining Medicaid funding for s hool based administrative claiming and transportation services. H.R. 1134 and S. 2485, Physical Therapist Student Loan Repayment Eligibility Act of 2007 - advocated for inclusion of occupational theapy. H.R. 4137, Higher Education Amendments of 2007 (was -College Opportunity and Affordability Act of 2007) - advocated for loan repayment for occupational therapy, accreditation standards, and grants and scholarships for OT.. S. 1628, Nurse Faculty and Physical Therapist Education Act of 2007 - Advocated for inclusion of occupational therapy loan repayment. No bill number - No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Reauthorization - advocated for an expanded role for occupational therapy with general education students and for providing testing accomodations for students with disabilities. issues addressed included early intervening funds, RTI and PBS inclusion. HR 2642 (PL 110-252) Iraq War Supplemental Appropriations -Advocated for moratorium on Medicaid School-based Transportation and Administrative Claiming Costs and opposed elimination of reimbursemen for rehab service option.. H.R. 2915, National Health Service Corps Scholarship and Loan Repayment Programs Reauthorization Act of 2007 - Supported the inclusion of occupational therapy for loan repayment.

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HR 1424, The Paul Wellstone Mental Health and Addiction Equity Act of 2007 - Supported improved coverage and advocated for an expanded role for occupational therapy. S. 558, Mental Health Parity Act of 2007 - Supported improved coverage and advocated for an expanded role for occupational therapy. S. 845 (PL 110-202), Safety of Seniors Act of 2007 - Supported passage and highlighted role of occupational therapy in preventing senior falls. HR 2260, Health Care Truth and Transparency Act of 2007 - Opposed legislation as it is an undue burden on non-physician health care providers and does not improve quality or patient safety. S. 358 and HR 493 (PL 110-233), Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2007 - Support passage to help prevent discrimination in regard to insurance for heatlh care coverage. HR 2994, National Pain Care Policy Act of 2007 - Advocated for passage and role of occupational therapy. S. 626 and HR 1283, Arthritis Prevention, Control, and Cure Act of 2007 - Advocated for passage and role of occupational therapy. S. 999 and H.R. 477 - Stroke Treatment and Ongoing Prevention Act of 2007 - Advocated for passage and role of occupational therapy. No bill number: Advocated for and educated about the role of occupational therapy in mental health. No bill number: Advocated for and educated about the role of occupational therapy in Veteran's health care. S. 2162 and H.R. 4053 - Veterans' Mental Health and Other Care Improvements Act of 2008 - Advocated for inclusion of occupational therapy. S. 3584 - Obesity Prevention, Treatment and Research Act of 2008 - advocated for role and inclusion of occupational therapy. HRES 1381 - Expressing the sense of the House that theree should be an increased federal commitment prioritizing prevention and public health for all people in the U.S. - Advocated for role of occupational therapy in prevention and wellness, especially falls prevention. H.R. 5352 - Elder Abuse Victims Act of 2008 - Advocated for the role of occupational therapy. H.R. 6983 - Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008 - Advocated for passage and role of occupational therapy. HRES 1478 - Supportin gthe goals of "National Falls Prevention Awareness Day" to raise awareness and encourage the prevention of falls amoung older adults - Advocated role of occupational therapy in fall prevention and for passage. S. 3406 and H.R. 3195 (PL 110-325) - ADA Amendments Act of 2008 - advocated for passage and role of occupational therapy. H.R. 2608 and S. 821 (PL 110-328) - SSI Extension for Elderly and Disabled Refugees Act - advocated for passage.

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H.R. 1424 and H.R. 1367, The Paul Wellstone Mental Health and AddictionEquity Act of 2007 - Supported improved coverage and advocated for an expanded role for occupational therapy.S. 558, Mental Health Parity Act of 2007 - Supported improved coverage and advocated for an expanded role for occupational therapy. HR 2260, Health Care Truth and Transparency Act of 2007 - Opposed legislation as it is an undue burden on non-physician health care providers and does not improve quality or patient safety. S. 358 and HR 493 (PL 110-233), Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2007 - Supported passage to help prevent discrimination in regard to insurance for health care coverage. S. 2795 and HR 6210, Small Business Health Options Program Act - Advocated to ensure appropriate inclusion of occupational therapy services. No bill number, Small Business Choice Act - Advocated for state mandate laws. H.R. 6983 - Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008 - Advocated for passage and role of occupational therapy.

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S. 845 (PL 110-202) Safety of Seniors Act of 2007 - Supported passage and highlighted the role of occupational therapy in preventing senior falls. S. 999 and HR 477 - Stroke Treatment and Ongoing Prevention Act of 2007 - advocated for passage and role of occupational therapy.S. 626 and HR 1283, Arthritis Prevention, Control, and Cure Act of 2007 - Advocated for passage and role of occupational therapy. HR 2994, National Pain Care Policy Act of 2007 - Advocated for passage and role of occupational therapy. S. 999 and H.R. 477, Stroke Treatment and Ongoing Prevention Act of 2007 - advocated for passage (reserach for stroke protocols/best practices). HConRes 195, Designating a National Dysphagia Awareness Month - advocated for passage. S. 3584 - Obesity Prevention, Treatment and Research Act of 2008 - advocated for role and inclusion of occupational therapy.

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S. 450 and HR 748, The Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Services Act of 2007 - All provisions, passage. HR 1846, The Access to Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Services Improvement Act of 2007 - Opposed based on quality, cost accountability, and scope of practice concerns.S. 1224 and HR 3269, Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Reauthorization Act of 2007 - Advocated in support of the CHIP program and an expanded role for occuaptional therapy. H.R. 3162, Children's Health and Medicare Protections Act of 2007 (CHAMP) - Advocated for Medicare provision regarding therapy caps, 75% rule on inpatient rehabilitation facilities, SGR cuts and Medicaid provisions. S. 799 and H.R. 1621, The Community Choice Act - Supported all provisions. S. 578 and H.R. 1017, Protecting Children's Health in Schools Act - supported passage and maintaining Medicaid funding for school based administrative claiming and transportation services. H.R. 1809 and S. 2103, Medicare Independent Living Act - Supported the provision of improved access to mobility devices for people with disabilities. H.R. 4082 and S. 1980, Long-term Care Quality and Modernization Act of 2007 - Advocated for inclusion of occupational therapy in quality reporting. S. 932 and H.R. 1552, Medicare Patient Access to Physical Therapist Act of 2007 - Advocated regarding impact on occupational therapy. H.R. 1663, Medicare Mental Health Modernization Act of 2007 - Advocated for passage and improved role for occupational therapy. S. 1628, Nurse Faculty and Physical Therapist Education Act of 2007 - Advocated for inclusion of occupational therapy loan repayment. H.R. 4248, Ensuring Medicare Access to Recreational Thearpy Act - Opposed findings language referring to functional capacities and worked to amend that language. HR 2642 (PL 110-252) Iraq War Supplemental Appropriations -Advocated for moratorium on Medicaid School-based Transportation and Administrative Claiming Costs and opposed elimination of reimbursement for rehab service option. No bill number - Medicaid Rehabilitation Services Proposed Rule - Before Congress advocated for moratorium; opposed proposal to restrict the reimbursement of services under the rehabilitation option. HR 5704, The Medicare Home Health Flexibility Act: Advocated for the promotion of occupational therapy in home health under Medicare. No bill number: Advocated and educated about the role of occupational therapy in mental health practice. HR 6331 and S 3101, Medicare Improvement for Patients and Providers act of 2008 - Advocated for passage and inclusion of following provisions: Part B Outpatient therapy cap exceptions process extension, physician fee schedule update; reduction in copay for Medicare mental health provisions, and delay competitive bidding for DMEPOS; and PQRI. HR 5590, Medicare Oral Health Rehabilitative Enhancement Act - inclusion of occupational therapy coverage language. No bill number - Preserving Access to Medicare Act - advocated for passage and inclusion of Part B outpatient therapy cap exceptions process extension, physician fee schedule update, and physician quality review incentive (PQRI). HR 2231 and S 2931 - Medicare Access to Complex Rehabilitation and Assistive Technology Act of 2007 - advocated for exemption of complex rehab from competitive bidding for DMEPOS. H.R. 7130 and S. 3631 - Medically Fragile Childrens Act of 2008 - Advocated for provision of occupational therapy. H.R. 6878 - Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Improvement Act of 2008 - Opposed due to negative impact on occupational therapy scope of practice and reimbursement.

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2nd Quarter, 2008

Q2 Report

In Q2, The American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. (AOTA) had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 17, 2008. Original Filing: 300070071.xml

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S. 578 and H.R. 1017, Protecting Children's Health in Schools Act - Provisions related to maintaining Medicaid funding for s hool based administrative claiming and transportation services. H.R. 1134 and S. 2485, Physical Therapist Student Loan Repayment Eligibility Act of 2007 - advocated for inclusion of occupational theapy. H.R. 4137, College Opportunity and Affordability Act of 2007 - advocated for loan repayment for occupational therapy in Higher Education Act. S. 1628, Nurse Faculty and Physical Therapist Education Act of 2007 - Advocated for inclusion of occupational therapy loan repayment. No bill number - No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Reauthorization - advocated for an expanded role for occupational therapy with general education students and for providing testing accomodations for students with disabilities. issues addressed included early intervening funds, RTI and PBS inclusion. HR 2642 (PL 110-252) Iraq War Supplemental Appropriations -Advocated for moratorium on Medicaid School-based Transportation and Administrative Claiming Costs and opposed elimination of reimbursemen for rehab service option.. H.R. 2915, National Health Service Corps Scholarship and Loan Repayment Programs Reauthorization Act of 2007 - Supported the inclusion of occupational therapy for loan repayment.

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S. 450 and HR 748, The Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Services Act of 2007 - All provisions, passage. HR 1846, The Access to Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Services Improvement Act of 2007 - Opposed based on quality, cost accountability, and scope of practice concerns.S. 1224 and HR 3269, Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Reauthorization Act of 2007 - Advocated in support of the CHIP program and an expanded role for occuaptional therapy. H.R. 3162, Children's Health and Medicare Protections Act of 2007 (CHAMP) - Advocated for Medicare provision regarding therapy caps, 75% rule on inpatient rehabilitation facilities, SGR cuts and Medicaid provisions. S. 799 and H.R. 1621, The Community Choice Act - Supported all provisions. S. 578 and H.R. 1017, Protecting Children's Health in Schools Act - supported passage and maintaining Medicaid funding for school based administrative claiming and transportation services. H.R. 1809 and S. 2103, Medicare Independent Living Act - Supported the provision of improved access to mobility devices for people with disabilities. H.R. 4082 and S. 1980, Long-term Care Quality and Modernization Act of 2007 - Advocated for inclusion of occupational therapy in quality reporting. S. 932 and H.R. 1552, Medicare Patient Access to Physical Therapist Act of 2007 - Advocated regarding impact on occupational therapy. H.R. 1663, Medicare Mental Health Modernization Act of 2007 - Advocated for passage and improved role for occupational therapy. S. 1628, Nurse Faculty and Physical Therapist Education Act of 2007 - Advocated for inclusion of occupational therapy loan repayment. H.R. 4248, Ensuring Medicare Access to Recreational Thearpy Act - Opposed findings language referring to functional capacities and worked to amend that language. HR 2642 (PL 110-252) Iraq War Supplemental Appropriations -Advocated for moratorium on Medicaid School-based Transportation and Administrative Claiming Costs and opposed elimination of reimbursement for rehab service option. No bill number - Medicaid Rehabilitation Services Proposed Rule - Before Congress advocated for moratorium; opposed proposal to restrict the reimbursement of services under the rehabilitation option. HR 5704, The Medicare Home Health Flexibility Act: Advocated for the promotion of occupational therapy in home health under Medicare. No bill number: Advocated and educated about the role of occupational therapy in mental health practice. HR 6331 and S 3101, Medicare Improvement for Patients and Providers act of 2008 - Advocated for passage and inclusion of following provisions: Part B Outpatient therapy cap exceptions process extension, physician fee schedule update; reduction in copay for Medicare mental health provisions, and delay competitive bidding for DMEPOS; and PQRI. HR 5590, Medicare Oral Health Rehabilitative Enhancement Act - inclusion of occupational therapy coverage language. No bill number - Preserving Access to Medicare Act - advocated for passage and inclusion of Part B outpatient therapy cap exceptions process extension, physician fee schedule update, and physician quality review incentive (PQRI). HR 2231 and S 2931 - Medicare Access to Complex Rehabilitation and Assistive Technology Act of 2007 - advocated for exemption of complex rehab from competitive bidding for DMEPOS.

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1st Quarter, 2008

Q1 Report

In Q1, The American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. (AOTA) had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 17, 2008. Original Filing: 300041850.xml

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S. 578 and H.R. 1017, Protecting Children's Health in Schools Act - Provisions related to maintaining Medicaid funding for s hool based administrative claiming and transportation services. H.R. 1134 and S. 2485, Physical Therapist Student Loan Repayment Eligibility Act of 2007 - advocated for inclusion of occupational theapy. H.R. 4137, College Opportunity and Affordability Act of 2007 - advocated for loan repayment for occupational therapy in Higher Education Act. S. 1628, Nurse Faculty and Physical Therapist Education Act of 2007 - Advocated for inclusion of occupational therapy loan repayment. No bill number - No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Reauthorization - advocated for an expanded role for occupational therapy with general education students and for providing testing accomodations for students with disabilities. issues addressed included early intervening funds, RTI and PBS inclusion. No bill number - Medicaid School-based Transportation and Administrative Claiming Costs - Before Congress, opposed elimination of reimbursement - advocating for a moratorium. Office of Special Education Programs - Director Alexa Posney - Advocated about the role of occupational therapy (under IDEA and NCLB) in special education and models of school wide support funded by early intervening services. H.R. 2915, National Health Service Corps Scholarship and Loan Repayment Programs Reauthorization Act of 2007 - Supported the inclusion of occupational therapy for loan repayment.

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H.R. 1424 and H.R. 1367, The Paul Wellstone Mental Health and AddictionEquity Act of 2007 - Supported improved coverage and advocated for an expanded role for occupational therapy.S. 558, Mental Health Parity Act of 2007 - Supported improved coverage and advocated for an expanded role for occupational therapy. HR 2260, Health Care Truth and Transparency Act of 2007 - Opposed legislation as it is an undue burden on non-physician health care providers and does not improve quality or patient safety. S. 358 and HR 493 (appended to HR 1424), Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2007 - Supported passage to help prevent discrimination in regard to insurance for health care coverage. S. 2795, Small Business Health Options Program Act - Advocated to ensure appropriate inclusion of occupational therapy services.

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S. 450 and HR 748, The Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Services Act of 2007 - All provisions, passage. HR 1846, The Access to Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Services Improvement Act of 2007 - Opposed based on quality, cost accountability, and scope of practice concerns.S. 1224, Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Reauthorization Act of 2007 - Advocated in support of the CHIP program and an expanded role for occuaptional therapy. H.R. 3162, Children's Health and Medicare Protections Act of 2007 (CHAMP) - Advocated for Medicare provision regarding therapy caps, 75% rule on inpatient rehabilitation facilities, SGR cuts and Medicaid provisions. S. 799 and H.R. 1621, The Community Choice Act - Supported all provisions. S. 578 and H.R. 1017, Protecting Children's Health in Schools Act - supported passage and maintaining Medicaid funding for school based administrative claiming and transportation services. H.R. 1809 and S. 2103, Medicare Independent Living Act - Supported the provision of improved access to mobility devices for people with disabilities. H.R. 4082 and S. 1980, Long-term Care Quality and Modernization Act of 2007 - Advocated for inclusion of occupational therapy in quality reporting. S. 932 and H.R. 1552, Medicare Patient Access to Physical Therapist Act of 2007 - Advocated regarding impact on occupational therapy. H.R. 1663, Medicare Mental Health Modernization Act of 2007 - Advocated for passage and improved role for occupational therapy. S. 1628, Nurse Faculty and Physical Therapist Education Act of 2007 - Advocated for inclusion of occupational therapy loan repayment. H.R. 4248, Ensuring Medicare Access to Recreational Thearpy Act - Opposed findings language referring to functional capacities and worked to amend that language. No bill number - Medicaid School-based Transportation and Administrative Claiming Costs - Before Congress, opposed elimination of reimbursement - advocated for a moratorium. No bill number - Medicaid Rehabilitation Services Proposed Rule - Before Congress advocated for moratorium; opposed proposal to restrict the reimbursement of services under the rehabilitation option. No bill number: Advocated for the promotion of occupational therapy in home health under Medicare (Note; introduced 4/3/08 ad H.R. 5704, The Medicare Home Health Flexibility Act.). No bill number: Advocated for payment fixes to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule. No bill number: Advocated and educated about the role of occupational therapy in mental health practice. No bill number: Advocated for an extension of the Medicare Part B Outpatient Therapy cap extension period.

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Source: Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives and Secretary of the Senate

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