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Various issues related to administrative burden on school-based providers Various issues related to the Higher Education Act, specifically related to student loans, loan forgiveness, and accreditation H.R. 6951, the College Cost Reduction Act Issues related to funding of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), including the IDEA Full Funding Act (H.R. 4519/S. 2217) Issues related to IDEA statute and regulations Issues related to school-based Medicaid services Various issues related to shortages of specialized instructional support personnel Issues related to establishment of a technical assistance center within the U.S. Department of Education to improve the ability of school-based speech-language pathologists and educational audiologists to meet the needs of students with speech/communication disorders. Issues related to reauthorization of the Education Sciences Reform Act, including the Advancing Research in Education Act (S. 3392). Issues related to funding in Fiscal Year 2024 for programs administered by the Department of Education H.R. 1310, States Handling Access to Reciprocity for Employment Act S. 1972, the Lowering Education Costs and Debt Act H.R. 1477/S. 722, the Freedom to Invest in Tomorrows Workforce Act Issues related to funding for federal education programs, including H.R. 5894, the Fiscal Year 2024 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Act. H.R. 2882, the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2024
Issues related to Medicare coverage of audiology services and the Medicare Audiology Access Improvement Act (H.R. 6445/S. 2377) Issues related to the provision of audiology and speech-language pathology services through telepractice, including the Expanded Telehealth Access Act (H.R. 3875/S. 2880), the CONNECT for Health Act (H.R. 4189/S. 2016) and the Telehealth Modernization Act (H.R. 7623). Issues related to Medicare Part B reimbursement of audiology and speech-language pathology services, including H.R. 2474, the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act, H.R. 2474,the Preserving Seniors Access to Physicians Act of 2023 (H.R. 6683), and H.R. 4366, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 Various issues related to CMS Actions surrounding: oAudits of medical records and claims for Part A and B services oProcedure code development and valuation of audiology and speech-language pathology services oQuality reporting under MIPS oImplementation of the IMPACT Act oMedicare physician fee schedule oProspective payments systems oAccountable Care Organizations oFederally-facilitated marketplace oMedicare Advantage oVarious issues related to interoperable health information, including the post-acute care interoperability project (PACIO) oMedicare telehealth coverage under Part A and B oImplementation of CARES Act (P.L. 116-136) oProvision and payment for Part A therapy oVarious issues related to implementation of ACA oIssues related to Medicare beneficiaries accessing services provided by audiologists without a physician order Issues related to Medicaid work requirements, including H.R. 2811, the Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023 S. 4120, the Long-Term Care Workforce Support Act Issues related to the Medicaid program, including Medicaid and Medicaid managed care access, the Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment benefit, and school-based billing.
Issues related to health care workforce shortages Issues related to funding for the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act (Public Law 117-241) and screening for Cytomegalovirus, including the Stop CMV Act (H.R. 7542/S. 3864) Issues related to funding for the allied health professional education program at the Health Resources Services Administration as expanded by Public Law 117-328) Various issues related to implementation of the ACA, including Essential Health Benefits and marketplace plans Various issues related to non-discrimination legislation and regulation Issues related to coverage of gender-affirming care/gender-affirming voice therapy FDA regulation of over-the-counter hearing aids Issues related to funding in Fiscal Year 2024 for programs administered by the Department of Health and Human Services and National Institutes of Health H.R. 1310, States Handling Access to Reciprocity for Employment Act H.R. 2663/S. 1176, the Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act Issues related to coverage of hearing devices and services, including Allys Act (H.R. 2439/S. 1135) Issues related to coverage of and support for individuals who stutter through federal health programs Issues related to funding for federal health care programs, including H.R. 5894, the Fiscal Year 2024 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Act. S. 4120, the Long-Term Care Workforce Support Act H.R. 2882, the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2024

Duration: January 1, 2008 to present

General Issues: Education, Medicare/Medicaid, Health Issues, Small Business, Unemployment, Defense, Veterans, Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV, Budget/Appropriations

Spending: about $13,980,720 (But it's complicated. Here's why.)

Agencies lobbied since 2008: U.S. Senate, House of Representatives, Education - Dept of, Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Administration on Aging, Labor - Dept of (DOL), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Justice - Dept of (DOJ), Defense - Dept of (DOD), Veterans Affairs - Dept of (VA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Defense - Dept of (DOD), Government Accountability Office (GAO), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC),, Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC),, Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Education - Dept of,, U.S. Senate,, Agency for Health Care Policy & Research

Bills mentioned

H.R.551: IDEA Full Funding Act

Sponsor: Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.)

H.R.1116: Medicare Audiology Services Enhancement Act of 2015

Sponsor: Gus Bilirakis (R-Fla.)

S.315: Hearing Aid Assistance Tax Credit Act

Sponsor: Dean Heller (R-Nev.)

H.R.353: Veterans' Access to Hearing Health Act of 2015

Sponsor: Sean Duffy (R-Wis.)

H.R.1344: Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act of 2015

Sponsor: Brett Guthrie (R-Ky.)

H.R.5: Student Success Act

Sponsor: John Kline (R-Minn.)

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.2: Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015

Sponsor: Michael C. Burgess (R-Texas)

H.R.628: Steve Gleason Act of 2015

Sponsor: Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-Wash.)

S.1094: Strengthening America's Schools Act of 2013

Sponsor: Tom Harkin (D-Iowa)

S.1101: Every Child Ready for College or Career Act of 2013

Sponsor: Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.)

H.R.5: Student Success Act

Sponsor: John Kline (R-Minn.)

S.758: LEARN Act

Sponsor: Patty Murray (D-Wash.)

H.R.1595: Student Loan Relief Act of 2013

Sponsor: Joe Courtney (D-Conn.)

S.707: Student Loan Affordability Act of 2013

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

H.R.4136: IDEA Full Funding Act

Sponsor: Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.)

H.R.5259: Investing for Tomorrow's Schools Act of 2014

Sponsor: Jared Huffman (D-Calif.)

H.J.RES.59: Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014

Sponsor: Harold Rogers (R-Ky.)

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

Sponsor: Jim Gerlach (R-Pa.)

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

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

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

Sponsor: Ron Wyden (D-Ore.)

H.R.2330: Medicare Audiology Services Enhancement Act of 2013

Sponsor: Gus Bilirakis (R-Fla.)

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

Sponsor: Mike Thompson (D-Calif.)

H.R.1317: Hearing Aid Assistance Tax Credit Act 2013

Sponsor: Tom Latham (R-Iowa)

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

Sponsor: Bruce Braley (D-Iowa)

S.1546: Protecting Student Athletes from Concussions Act of 2013

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

H.R.3532: Protecting Student Athletes From Concussions Act of 2013

Sponsor: Timothy H. Bishop (D-N.Y.)

S.2311: A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to include licensed...

Sponsor: Jon Tester (D-Mont.)

H.R.3508: To amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the qualifications of...

Sponsor: Sean Duffy (R-Wis.)

H.R.2272: To direct the Secretary of Defense to establish an electronic means by...

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

S.929: Vietnam Human Rights Sanctions Act

Sponsor: John Cornyn (R-Texas)

H.R.8:

Sponsor: John A. Boehner (R-Ohio)

H.R.2272: LEARN Act

Sponsor: John Yarmuth (D-Ky.)

S.929: Literacy Education for All, Results for the Nation Act

Sponsor: Patty Murray (D-Wash.)

S.902: School Building Fairness Act of 2011

Sponsor: Tom Harkin (D-Iowa)

S.1403: IDEA Full Funding Act

Sponsor: Tom Harkin (D-Iowa)

H.R.2117: Protecting Academic Freedom in Higher Education Act

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

S.1297: A bill to preserve State and institutional authority relating to State...

Sponsor: Richard M. Burr (R-N.C.)

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

Sponsor: Dave Camp (R-Mich.)

H.R.2068: Nuclear Regulatory Commission Continuation Act

Sponsor: Adam Kinzinger (R-Ill.)

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

Sponsor: Jim Gerlach (R-Pa.)

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

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

H.R.3200: Local Flexibility for Transit Assistance Act

Sponsor: Russ Carnahan (D-Mo.)

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

Sponsor: Dave Camp (R-Mich.)

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

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

H.R.1479: Hearing Aid Assistance Tax Credit Act 2011

Sponsor: Tom Latham (R-Iowa)

S.905: Hearing Aid Assistance Tax Credit Act

Sponsor: Tom Harkin (D-Iowa)

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

Sponsor: Bruce Braley (D-Iowa)

H.R.2826: Combat Veterans Back to Work Act of 2011

Sponsor: Bruce Braley (D-Iowa)

S.2051: A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to extend the reduced...

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

H.R.2219: Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2012

Sponsor: C. W. Bill Young (R-Fla.)

H.R.5712: Veterans Jobs Act of 2012

Sponsor: Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.)

H.R.209: Helping Our Students Communicate Act of 2009

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

H.R.4037: LEARN Act

Sponsor: John Yarmuth (D-Ky.)

S.2740: Literacy Education for All, Results for the Nation Act

Sponsor: Patty Murray (D-Wash.)

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

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

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

Sponsor: Mike Thompson (D-Calif.)

H.R.1646: Hearing Aid Assistance Tax Credit Act

Sponsor: Carolyn McCarthy (D-N.Y.)

H.R.1246: Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act of 2009

Sponsor: Lois Capps (D-Calif.)

S.3199: Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act of 2010

Sponsor: Olympia J. Snowe (R-Maine)

S.3987: Red Flag Program Clarification Act of 2010

Sponsor: John Thune (R-S.D.)

H.R.6420: Red Flag Program Clarification Act of 2010

Sponsor: John Adler (D-N.J.)

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

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

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.RES.913: Recognizing and commending the American Speech-Language-Hearing...

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

S.1019: Hearing Aid Assistance Tax Credit Act

Sponsor: Tom Harkin (D-Iowa)

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

Sponsor: Bruce Braley (D-Iowa)

H.R.3024: Medicare Hearing Health Care Enhancement Act of 2009

Sponsor: Mike Ross (D-Ark.)

H.R.2187: 21st Century Green High-Performing Public School Facilities Act

Sponsor: Ben Chandler (D-Ky.)

H.R.3221: Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2009

Sponsor: George Miller (D-Calif.)

S.45: A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to make a...

Sponsor: John Ensign (R-Nev.)

H.R.1774: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish a separate...

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

H.R.3126: HOPE VI Improvement and Reauthorization Act of 2007

Sponsor: Maxine Waters (D-Calif.)

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

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

H.R.1198: Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act of 2008

Sponsor: Lois Capps (D-Calif.)

S.1069: Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act of 2007

Sponsor: Olympia J. Snowe (R-Maine)

S.1410: Hearing Aid Assistance Tax Credit Act

Sponsor: Norm Coleman (R-Minn.)

H.R.2329: Hearing Aid Assistance Tax Credit Act

Sponsor: Carolyn McCarthy (D-N.Y.)

H.R.1665: Medicare Hearing Health Care Enhancement Act of 2007

Sponsor: Mike Ross (D-Ark.)

S.2352: Medicare Hearing Health Care Enhancement Act of 2007

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

H.R.4056: Medicare Audiologist Access and Services Act of 2019

Sponsor: Tom Rice (R-S.C.)

S.2446: Medicare Audiologist Access and Services Act of 2019

Sponsor: Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.)

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

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

H.R.4618: Medicare Hearing Act of 2019

Sponsor: Lucy McBath (D-Ga.)

S.2747: Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act of 2019

Sponsor: Bob Casey (D-Pa.)

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.6654: Emergency COVID Telehealth Response Act

Sponsor: Cynthia Axne (D-Iowa)

H.R.7233: Knowing the Efficiency and Efficacy of Permanent Telehealth Options Act...

Sponsor: Troy Balderson (R-Ohio)

S.785: Commander John Scott Hannon Veterans Mental Health Care Improvement Act...

Sponsor: Jon Tester (D-Mont.)

H.R.6612: To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to prescribe the technical...

Sponsor: Mark Takano (D-Calif.)

H.R.6800: The Heroes Act

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

H.R.133: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021

Sponsor: Henry Cuellar (D-Texas)

H.R.8755: Expanded Telehealth Access Act

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

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

Sponsor: John Yarmuth (D-Ky.)

H.R.1587: Medicare Audiologist Access and Services Act of 2021

Sponsor: Tom Rice (R-S.C.)

H.R.2168: Expanded Telehealth Access Act

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

H.R.315: Medicare Sequester COVID Moratorium Act

Sponsor: Brad Schneider (D-Ill.)

H.R.1332: Telehealth Modernization Act

Sponsor: Buddy Carter (R-Ga.)

S.368: Telehealth Modernization Act

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

H.R.366: Protecting Access to Post-COVID–19 Telehealth Act of 2021

Sponsor: Mike Thompson (D-Calif.)

H.R.133: David’s Law

Sponsor: Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Texas)

S.1731: Medicare Audiologist Access and Services Act of 2021

Sponsor: Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.)

H.R.4311: Medicare Dental, Vision, and Hearing Benefit Act of 2021

Sponsor: Lloyd Doggett (D-Texas)

H.R.2903: Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies...

Sponsor: Mike Thompson (D-Calif.)

S.1512: CONNECT for Health Act of 2021

Sponsor: Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii)

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.5376: Inflation Reduction Act of 2022

Sponsor: John Yarmuth (D-Ky.)

H.R.5984: IDEA Full Funding Act

Sponsor: Jared Huffman (D-Calif.)

S.3213: IDEA Full Funding Act

Sponsor: Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.)

S.3193: Expanded Telehealth Access Act

Sponsor: Steve Daines (R-Mont.)

H.R.6202: Telehealth Extension Act of 2021

Sponsor: Lloyd Doggett (D-Texas)

H.R.6020: Supporting Medicare Providers Act of 2021

Sponsor: Ami Bera (D-Calif.)

S.3314: Supporting Medicare Providers Act of 2021

Sponsor: John Boozman (R-Ark.)

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

Sponsor: Tim Kaine (D-Va.)

H.R.5561: Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act of 2021

Sponsor: Brett Guthrie (R-Ky.)

H.R.604: Rebuild America’s Schools Act of 2022

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

S.96: Reopen and Rebuild America’s Schools Act of 2021

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

H.R.2471: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022

Sponsor: Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.)

S.3799: PREVENT Pandemics Act

Sponsor: Patty Murray (D-Wash.)

H.R.1667: Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act

Sponsor: Susan Wild (D-Pa.)

H.R.7219: GROW SISPS Act

Sponsor: Marie Newman (D-Ill.)

H.R.7876: Connecting Rural Telehealth to the Future Act

Sponsor: Adrian Smith (R-Neb.)

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

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

H.R.4786: RISE Act of 2021

Sponsor: Suzanne Bonamici (D-Ore.)

S.2550: RISE Act of 2021

Sponsor: Bob Casey (D-Pa.)

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

Sponsor: Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.)

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

Sponsor: Ami Bera (D-Calif.)

H.R.1195: Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers...

Sponsor: Joe Courtney (D-Conn.)

S.4182: Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers...

Sponsor: Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.)

S.2938: Bipartisan Safer Communities Act

Sponsor: Marco Rubio (R-Fla.)

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.)

H.R.6833: Continuing Appropriations and Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2023

Sponsor: Angie Craig (D-Minn.)

H.R.1310: SHARE Act

Sponsor: Tracey Mann (R-Kan.)

H.RES.193: Expressing support for the goals and ideals of "World Hearing Day".

Sponsor: Mike Thompson (D-Calif.)

H.R.5: Parents Bill of Rights Act

Sponsor: Julia Letlow (R-La.)

H.R.3875: Expanded Telehealth Access Act

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

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

Sponsor: Mike Thompson (D-Calif.)

S.2016: CONNECT for Health Act of 2023

Sponsor: Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii)

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

Sponsor: Raul Ruiz (D-Calif.)

H.R.2811: Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023

Sponsor: Jodey Arrington (R-Texas)

H.R.2663: Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers...

Sponsor: Joe Courtney (D-Conn.)

S.1176: Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers...

Sponsor: Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.)

H.R.2439: Ally’s Act

Sponsor: Joe Neguse (D-Colo.)

S.1135: Ally’s Act

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

H.R.4519: IDEA Full Funding Act

Sponsor: Jared Huffman (D-Calif.)

S.2217: IDEA Full Funding Act

Sponsor: Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.)

S.1972: Lowering Education Costs and Debt Act

Sponsor: Bill Cassidy (R-La.)

H.R.1477: Freedom To Invest in Tomorrow's Workforce Act

Sponsor: Robert J. Wittman (R-Va.)

S.722: Freedom To Invest in Tomorrow's Workforce Act

Sponsor: Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.)

S.2377: Medicare Audiology Access Improvement Act of 2023

Sponsor: Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.)

S.2880: Expanded Telehealth Access Act

Sponsor: Steve Daines (R-Mont.)

S.3392: AREA Act

Sponsor: Bernard Sanders (ID-Vt.)

H.R.5894: Making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human...

Sponsor: Robert B. Aderholt (R-Ala.)

H.R.6445: Medicare Audiology Access Improvement Act of 2023

Sponsor: Gus Bilirakis (R-Fla.)

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

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

H.R.6951: College Cost Reduction Act

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

H.R.2882: Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024

Sponsor: Juan Ciscomani (R-Ariz.)

H.R.7623: Telehealth Modernization Act of 2024

Sponsor: Buddy Carter (R-Ga.)

H.R.4366: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024

Sponsor: John Carter (R-Texas)

S.4120: Long-Term Care Workforce Support Act

Sponsor: Bob Casey (D-Pa.)

H.R.7542: Stop CMV Act of 2024

Sponsor: Michael Lawler (R-N.Y.)

S.3864: Stop CMV Act of 2024

Sponsor: Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.)

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Lobbyists

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Lobbyist	Covered positions?
Jeffrey Regan	Legislative Assistant - U.S. Senator Christopher J. Dodd (CT)
Jerry White	Policy Director, House Republican Conference
Sarah Warren	n/a
Catherine Clarke	n/a
Ingrida Lusis	n/a
Neil Snyder	n/a
Tim Nanof	n/a
Samuel Hewitt	n/a
Daneen Grooms	n/a
George Lyons	n/a
Lisa Satterfield	n/a
Caroline Goncalves	n/a
Carolin Goncalves Jones	n/a
Caroline Goncalves Jones	n/a
Hannah Wesolowski	n/a
Kate Fry	n/a
Kate Romanow	n/a
Chris Parinello	n/a
James G Potter	n/a
James G. Potter	n/a
Stefanie Reeves	n/a
Katie Bromley	n/a
Steven White	n/a
Deborah Darcy	n/a
Erik Lazdins	n/a
Daneen G. Sekoni	n/a
Sofia Fox	n/a
Brian Altman	n/a
Eric Masten	n/a
Neela Swanson	n/a
Laurie Alban Havens	n/a
Daneen Sekoni	n/a
Bill Knudsen	n/a
Caroline Bergner	n/a
Josh Krantz	n/a
Rebecca Bowen	n/a
Kevin Stutman	n/a

Disclosures Filed

Once a lobbying engagement begins, the lobbyist or firm is required to file updates four times a year. Those updates sometimes change which lobbyists are involved or add new issues being discussed. When lobbyists stop working for a client, the firm is also supposed to file a report disclosing the end of the relationship.

1st Quarter, 2024

Q1 Report

In Q1, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 16. Original Filing: 301550282.xml

Lobbying Issues

Various issues related to administrative burden on school-based providers Various issues related to the Higher Education Act, specifically related to student loans, loan forgiveness, and accreditation H.R. 6951, the College Cost Reduction Act Issues related to funding of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), including the IDEA Full Funding Act (H.R. 4519/S. 2217) Issues related to IDEA statute and regulations Issues related to school-based Medicaid services Various issues related to shortages of specialized instructional support personnel Issues related to establishment of a technical assistance center within the U.S. Department of Education to improve the ability of school-based speech-language pathologists and educational audiologists to meet the needs of students with speech/communication disorders. Issues related to reauthorization of the Education Sciences Reform Act, including the Advancing Research in Education Act (S. 3392). Issues related to funding in Fiscal Year 2024 for programs administered by the Department of Education H.R. 1310, States Handling Access to Reciprocity for Employment Act S. 1972, the Lowering Education Costs and Debt Act H.R. 1477/S. 722, the Freedom to Invest in Tomorrows Workforce Act Issues related to funding for federal education programs, including H.R. 5894, the Fiscal Year 2024 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Act. H.R. 2882, the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2024

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Issues related to Medicare coverage of audiology services and the Medicare Audiology Access Improvement Act (H.R. 6445/S. 2377) Issues related to the provision of audiology and speech-language pathology services through telepractice, including the Expanded Telehealth Access Act (H.R. 3875/S. 2880), the CONNECT for Health Act (H.R. 4189/S. 2016) and the Telehealth Modernization Act (H.R. 7623). Issues related to Medicare Part B reimbursement of audiology and speech-language pathology services, including H.R. 2474, the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act, H.R. 2474,the Preserving Seniors Access to Physicians Act of 2023 (H.R. 6683), and H.R. 4366, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 Various issues related to CMS Actions surrounding: oAudits of medical records and claims for Part A and B services oProcedure code development and valuation of audiology and speech-language pathology services oQuality reporting under MIPS oImplementation of the IMPACT Act oMedicare physician fee schedule oProspective payments systems oAccountable Care Organizations oFederally-facilitated marketplace oMedicare Advantage oVarious issues related to interoperable health information, including the post-acute care interoperability project (PACIO) oMedicare telehealth coverage under Part A and B oImplementation of CARES Act (P.L. 116-136) oProvision and payment for Part A therapy oVarious issues related to implementation of ACA oIssues related to Medicare beneficiaries accessing services provided by audiologists without a physician order Issues related to Medicaid work requirements, including H.R. 2811, the Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023 S. 4120, the Long-Term Care Workforce Support Act Issues related to the Medicaid program, including Medicaid and Medicaid managed care access, the Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment benefit, and school-based billing.

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Issues related to health care workforce shortages Issues related to funding for the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act (Public Law 117-241) and screening for Cytomegalovirus, including the Stop CMV Act (H.R. 7542/S. 3864) Issues related to funding for the allied health professional education program at the Health Resources Services Administration as expanded by Public Law 117-328) Various issues related to implementation of the ACA, including Essential Health Benefits and marketplace plans Various issues related to non-discrimination legislation and regulation Issues related to coverage of gender-affirming care/gender-affirming voice therapy FDA regulation of over-the-counter hearing aids Issues related to funding in Fiscal Year 2024 for programs administered by the Department of Health and Human Services and National Institutes of Health H.R. 1310, States Handling Access to Reciprocity for Employment Act H.R. 2663/S. 1176, the Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act Issues related to coverage of hearing devices and services, including Allys Act (H.R. 2439/S. 1135) Issues related to coverage of and support for individuals who stutter through federal health programs Issues related to funding for federal health care programs, including H.R. 5894, the Fiscal Year 2024 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Act. S. 4120, the Long-Term Care Workforce Support Act H.R. 2882, the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2024

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

4th Quarter, 2023

Q4 Report

In Q4, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 16. Original Filing: 301525123.xml

Lobbying Issues

Various issues related to administrative burden on school-based providers Various issues related to the Higher Education Act, specifically related to student loans, loan forgiveness, and accreditation Issues related to funding of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), including the IDEA Full Funding Act (H.R. 4519/S. 2217) Issues related to IDEA statute and regulations Various issues related to shortages of specialized instructional support personnel Issues related to establishment of a technical assistance center within the U.S. Department of Education to improve the ability of school-based speech-language pathologists and educational audiologists to meet the needs of students with speech/communication disorders. Issues related to reauthorization of the Education Sciences Reform Act, including the Advancing Research in Education Act (S. 3392). Issues related to funding in Fiscal Year 2024 for programs administered by the Department of Education H.R. 1310, States Handling Access to Reciprocity for Employment Act S. 1972, the Lowering Education Costs and Debt Act H.R. 1477/S. 722, the Freedom to Invest in Tomorrows Workforce Act Issues related to funding for federal education programs, including H.R. 5894, the Fiscal Year 2024 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Act.

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Issues related to Medicare coverage of audiology services and the Medicare Audiology Access Improvement Act (H.R. 6445/S. 2377) Issues related to the provision of audiology and speech-language pathology services through telepractice, including the Expanded Telehealth Access Act (H.R. 3875/S. 2880) and the CONNECT for Health Act (H.R. 4189/S. 2016) Issues related to Medicare Part B reimbursement of audiology and speech-language pathology services, including the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2474) and the Preserving Seniors Access to Physicians Act of 2023 (H.R. 6683). Various issues related to CMS Actions surrounding: oAudits of medical records and claims for Part A and B services oProcedure code development and valuation of audiology and speech-language pathology services oQuality reporting under MIPS oImplementation of the IMPACT Act oMedicare physician fee schedule oProspective payments systems oAccountable Care Organizations oFederally-facilitated marketplace oMedicare Advantage oMedicare telehealth coverage under Part A and B oImplementation of CARES Act (P.L. 116-136) oProvision and payment for Part A therapy oVarious issues related to implementation of ACA oIssues related to Medicare beneficiaries accessing services provided by audiologists without a physician order Issues related to Medicaid work requirements, including H.R. 2811, the Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023 Issues related to the Medicaid program, including Medicaid and Medicaid managed care access, the Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment benefit, and school-based billing.

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Issues related to health care workforce shortages Issues related to funding for the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act (Public Law 117-241) and screening for Cytomegalovirus Issues related to funding for the allied health professional education program at the Health Resources Services Administration as expanded by Public Law 117-328) Various issues related to implementation of the ACA, including Essential Health Benefits and marketplace plans Various issues related to non-discrimination legislation and regulation Issues related to coverage of gender-affirming care/gender-affirming voice therapy FDA regulation of over-the-counter hearing aids Issues related to funding in Fiscal Year 2024 for programs administered by the Department of Health and Human Services and National Institutes of Health H.R. 1310, States Handling Access to Reciprocity for Employment Act H.R. 2663/S. 1176, the Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act Issues related to coverage of hearing devices and services, including Allys Act (H.R. 2439/S. 1135) Issues related to coverage of and support for individuals who stutter through federal health programs Issues related to funding for federal health care programs, including H.R. 5894, the Fiscal Year 2024 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Act.

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

3rd Quarter, 2023

Q3 Report

In Q3, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 13, 2023. Original Filing: 301500193.xml

Lobbying Issues

Various issues related to administrative burden on school-based providers Various issues related to the Higher Education Act, specifically related to student loans, loan forgiveness, and accreditation Issues related to funding of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), including the IDEA Full Funding Act (H.R. 4519/S. 2217) Issues related to IDEA statute and regulations Various issues related to shortages of specialized instructional support personnel Issues related to establishment of a technical assistance center within the U.S. Department of Education to improve the ability of school-based speech-language pathologists and educational audiologists to meet the needs of students with speech/communication disorders. Issues related to reauthorization of the Education Sciences Reform Act Issues related to funding in Fiscal Year 2024 for programs administered by the Department of Education H.R. 1310, States Handling Access to Reciprocity for Employment Act H.R. 5, the Parents Bill of Rights Act S. 1972, the Lowering Education Costs and Debt Act H.R. 1477/S. 722, the Freedom to Invest in Tomorrows Workforce Act

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Issues related to Medicare coverage of audiology services and the Medicare Audiology Access Improvement Act (S. 2377) Issues related to the provision of audiology and speech-language pathology services through telepractice, including the Expanded Telehealth Access Act (H.R. 3875/S. 2880) and the CONNECT for Health Act (H.R. 4189/S. 2016) Issues related to Medicare Part B reimbursement of audiology and speech-language pathology services, including the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2474) Various issues related to CMS Actions surrounding: oAudits of medical records and claims for Part A and B services oProcedure code development and valuation of audiology and speech-language pathology services oQuality reporting under MIPS oImplementation of the IMPACT Act oMedicare physician fee schedule oProspective payments systems oAccountable Care Organizations oFederally-facilitated marketplace oMedicare Advantage oCOVID-19 emergency telehealth coverage of Medicare oMedicare telehealth coverage under Part A and B oImplementation of CARES Act (P.L. 116-136) oProvision and payment for Part A therapy oVarious issues related to implementation of ACA oIssues related to Medicare beneficiaries accessing services provided by audiologists without a physician order Issues related to Medicaid work requirements, including H.R. 2811, the Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023 Issues related to the Medicaid program, including Medicaid and Medicaid managed care access, the Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment benefit, and school-based billing.

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Issues related to health care workforce shortages Issues related to funding for the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act (Public Law 117-241) and screening for Cytomegalovirus Issues related to funding for the allied health professional education program at the Health Resources Services Administration as expanded by Public Law 117-328) Various issues related to implementation of the ACA, including Essential Health Benefits and marketplace plans Various issues related to non-discrimination legislation and regulation Issues related to coverage of gender-affirming care/gender-affirming voice therapy FDA regulation of over-the-counter hearing aids Issues related to funding in Fiscal Year 2024 for programs administered by the Department of Health and Human Services and National Institutes of Health H.R. 1310, States Handling Access to Reciprocity for Employment Act H.R. 2663/S. 1176, the Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act Issues related to coverage of hearing devices and services, including Allys Act (H.R. 2439/S. 1135) Issues related to coverage of and support for individuals who stutter through federal health programs

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

2nd Quarter, 2023

Q2 Report

In Q2, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 13, 2023. Original Filing: 301475542.xml

Lobbying Issues

Various issues related to administrative burden on school-based providers Various issues related to the Higher Education Act, specifically related to student loans, loan forgiveness, and accreditation Issues related to funding of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Issues related to IDEA statute and regulations Various issues related to shortages of specialized instructional support personnel Issues related to establishment of a technical assistance center within the U.S. Department of Education to improve the ability of school-based speech-language pathologists and educational audiologists to meet the needs of students with speech/communication disorders. Issues related to reauthorization of the Education Sciences Reform Act Issues related to funding in Fiscal Year 2024 for programs administered by the Department of Education H.R. 1310, States Handling Access to Reciprocity for Employment Act H.R. 5, the Parents Bill of Rights Act

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Issues related to Medicare coverage of audiology services Issues related to the provision of audiology and speech-language pathology services through telepractice, including the Expanded Telehealth Access Act (H.R. 3875) and the CONNECT for Health Act (H.R. 4189/S. 2016) Issues related to Medicare Part B reimbursement of audiology and speech-language pathology services, including the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2474) Various issues related to CMS Actions surrounding: oAudits of medical records and claims for Part A and B services oProcedure code development and valuation of audiology and speech-language pathology services oQuality reporting under MIPS oImplementation of the IMPACT Act oMedicare physician fee schedule oProspective payments systems oAccountable Care Organizations oFederally-facilitated marketplace oMedicare Advantage oCOVID-19 emergency telehealth coverage of Medicare oMedicare telehealth coverage under Part A and B oImplementation of CARES Act (P.L. 116-136) oProvision and payment for Part A therapy oVarious issues related to implementation of ACA oIssues related to Medicare beneficiaries accessing services provided by audiologists without a physician order Issues related to Medicaid work requirements, including H.R. 2811, the Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023 Issues related to the Medicaid program, including Medicaid and Medicaid managed care access

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Issues related to health care workforce shortages Issues related to implementation of Reeses Law (Public Law 117-171) Issues related to funding for the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act (Public Law 117-241) and screening for Cytomegalovirus Issues related to funding for the allied health professional education program at the Health Resources Services Administration as expanded by Public Law 117-328) Various issues related to Essential Health Benefits Various issues related to non-discrimination legislation and regulation FDA regulation of over-the-counter hearing aids Issues related to implementation of surprise billing regulations Issues related to funding in Fiscal Year 2024 for programs administered by the Department of Health and Human Services and National Institutes of Health H.R. 1310, States Handling Access to Reciprocity for Employment Act H.R. 2663/S. 1176, the Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act Issues related to coverage of hearing devices and services, including Allys Act (H.R. 2439/S. 1135) Issues related to coverage of and support for individuals who stutter through federal health programs

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

1st Quarter, 2023

Q1 Report

In Q1, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 14, 2023. Original Filing: 301451695.xml

Lobbying Issues

Various issues related to administrative burden on school-based providers Various issues related to the Higher Education Act, specifically related to student loans, loan forgiveness, accreditation Issues related to funding of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Issues related to IDEA statute and regulations Various issues related to shortages of specialized instructional support personnel Issues related to establishment of a technical assistance center within the U.S. Department of Education to improve the ability of school-based speech-language pathologists and educational audiologists to meet the needs of students with speech/communication disorders. Issues related to funding in Fiscal Year 2024 for programs administered by the Department of Education H.R. 1310, States Handling Access to Reciprocity for Employment Act

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Issues related to Medicare coverage of audiology services Issues related to the provision of audiology and speech-language pathology services through telepractice Issues related to Medicare Part B reimbursement of audiology and speech-language pathology services Various issues related to CMS Actions surrounding: Audits of medical records and claims for Part A and B services Procedure code development and valuation of audiology and speech-language pathology services Quality reporting under MIPS Implementation of the IMPACT Act Medicare physician fee schedule Prospective payments systems Accountable Care Organizations Federally-facilitated marketplace Medicare Advantage COVID-19 emergency telepractice coverage of Medicare Medicare telehealth coverage under Part A and B Implementation of CARES Act (P.L. 116-136) Provision and payment for Part A therapy Various issues related to implementation of ACA Issues related to Medicare beneficiaries accessing services provided by audiologists without a physician order

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Issues related to health care workforce shortages Issues related to implementation of Reeses Law (Public Law 117-171) Issues related to funding for the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act (Public Law 117-241) Issues related to funding for the allied health professional education program at the Health Resources Services Administration as expanded by Public Law 117-328) H. Res. 193, a resolution expressing support for the goals and ideals of World Hearing Day Various issues related to Essential Health Benefits Various issues related to non-discrimination legislation and regulation FDA regulation of over-the-counter hearing aids Issues related to implementation of surprise billing regulations Issues related to funding in Fiscal Year 2024 for programs administered by the Department of Health and Human Services and National Institutes of Health H.R. 1310, States Handling Access to Reciprocity for Employment Act

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

4th Quarter, 2022

Q4 Report

In Q4, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 12, 2023. Original Filing: 301426632.xml

Lobbying Issues

Various issues related to administrative burden on school-based providers Various issues related to Higher Education Act, specifically related to student loans, loan forgiveness, accreditation Issues related to funding of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Various issues related to the Department of Justice testing accommodations for students with communication disorders Various issues related to the implementation of IDEA Part B, including qualified providers, personnel evaluation systems, state assessments and paperwork reduction Issues related to telepractice Issues related to establishment of technical assistance centers within the U.S. Department of Education to improve the ability of school-based speech-language pathologists and educational audiologists to meet the needs of students with communication disorders. Implementation of CARES Act (Public Law 116-136) Implementation of H.R. 1319, American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2) Issues related to reauthorization of the Education Sciences Reform Act H.R. 5984/S. 3213, the IDEA Full Funding Act H.R. 604/S. 96, the Reopen and Rebuild Americas Schools Act H.R. 7219, the Growing, Recruiting, and Obtaining Workers in Specialized Instructional Support Personnel Services (GROW SISPS) Act Issues related to funding in Fiscal Year 2023 for programs administered by the Department of Education Issues related to implementation of the American Rescue Plans Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief fund H.R. 4786/S. 2550, the Respond, Innovate, Succeed, and Empower (RISE) Act of 2021 Issues related to S.2938, the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act H.R. 2617, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 H.R. 9306, States Handling Access to Reciprocity for Employment Act

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

H.R. 1587/S. 1731, the Medicare Audiologist Access and Services Act of 2021 H.R. 2168/S. 3193, the Expanded Telehealth Access Act H.R. 4040, the Advancing Telehealth Beyond COVID-19 Act of 2021 H.R. 4311, the Medicare Dental, Vision, and Hearing Benefit Act H.R. 6202, the Telehealth Extension Act H.R. 6020/S. 3314, the Supporting Medicare Providers Act of 2021 H.R. 7876, the Connecting Rural Telehealth to the Future Act H.R. 2471, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022 (Public Law 117-103) Implementation of S. 610, the Protecting Medicare and American Farmers from Sequester Cuts Act Implementation of H.R. 1319, American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2) Issues related to enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentage in Medicaid Various issues related to CMS Actions surrounding: Medicare supervision requirements audits of medical records and claims for Part A and B services code development and reimbursement of personal protective equipment Quality reporting under MIPS Implementation of the IMPACT Act Medicare physician fee schedule Prospective payments systems Demonstration projects/episodic payment models Accountable Care Organizations Federally-facilitated marketplace Medicare Advantage Reimbursement of telehealth services COVID-19 emergency telepractice coverage of Medicare, Medicare Advantage and Medicaid Medicare telehealth coverage under Part A and B Essential and Non-essential personnel designation Implementation of CARES Act (P.L. 116-136) Provision and payment for Part A therapy Various issues related to implementation of ACA Various issues related to Medicaid in schools Advocated for Medicaid Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) Sequestration H.R. 3173/S. 3018, the Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act Issues related to extension of COVID-19 public health emergency H.R. 8800, the Supporting Medicare Providers Act of 2022 Issues related to coverage of augmentative and alternative communication devices and systems and their role in integration of individuals with disabilities in work and community settings Issues related to Medicare beneficiaries accessing services provided by audiologists without a physician order H.R.6833 - Continuing Appropriations and Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2023 H.R. 2617, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

H.R. 2168/S. 3193, the Expanded Telehealth Access Act H.R. 1332/S. 368, the Telehealth Modernization Act H.R. 366, the Protecting Access to Post-COVID-19 Telehealth Act of 2021 H.R. 5561/S, 4052, the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act H.R. 2471, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022 (Public Law 117-103) S. 3799, the PREVENT Pandemics Act Issues related to funding for the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders Issues related to funding for the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitative Research Various issues related to Block Grants, Essential Health Benefits, and STLD coverage Various issues related to non-discrimination legislation and regulation Various issues related to DOL and HHS actions surrounding the Summary of Benefits and Coverage H.R. 3320/S. 1679, the Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act Implementation of the FDA Reauthorization Act (Public Law 115-52) FDA regulation of over-the-counter hearing aids H.R. 2903/S. 1512 - CONNECT for Health Act of 2021 Issues related to implementation of surprise billing regulations Issues related to development of a public health insurance option Access to adequate personal protective equipment and policy changes to enhance safety during the COVID-19 pandemic, which also includes clear masks for people with hearing loss and other communication disorders Implementation of H.R. 1319, American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2) Issues related to funding in Fiscal Year 2023 for programs administered by the Department of Health and Human Services Issues related to extension of COVID-19 public health emergency H.R. 7666, the Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022 H.R. 1195/S. 4182, the Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act Issues surrounding establishment of a childrens interagency coordinating council within the Department of Health and Human Services Issues related to S.2938, the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act H.R.6833 - Continuing Appropriations and Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2023 H.R. 2617, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 H.R. 9306, States Handling Access to Reciprocity for Employment Act

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

3rd Quarter, 2022

Q3 Report

In Q3, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 18, 2022. Original Filing: 301407102.xml

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

2nd Quarter, 2022

Q2 Report

In Q2, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 15, 2022. Original Filing: 301381090.xml

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

H.R. 1587/S. 1731, the Medicare Audiologist Access and Services Act of 2021 H.R. 2168/S. 3193, the Expanded Telehealth Access Act H.R. 4311, the Medicare Dental, Vision, and Hearing Benefit Act H.R. 6202, the Telehealth Extension Act H.R. 6020/S. 3314, the Supporting Medicare Providers Act of 2021 H.R. 7876, the Connecting Rural Telehealth to the Future Act H.R. 2471, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022 (Public Law 117-103) Implementation of S. 610, the Protecting Medicare and American Farmers from Sequester Cuts Act Implementation of H.R. 1319, American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2) Issues related to enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentage in Medicaid Various issues related to CMS Actions surrounding: Medicare supervision requirements audits of medical records and claims for Part A and B services code development and reimbursement of personal protective equipment quality reporting under MIPS Implementation of the IMPACT Act Medicare physician fee schedule Prospective payments systems Demonstration projects/episodic payment models Accountable Care Organizations Federally-facilitated marketplace Medicare Advantage Reimbursement of telehealth services COVID-19 emergency telepractice coverage of Medicare, Medicare Advantage and Medicaid Medicare telehealth coverage under Part A and B Essential and Non-essential personnel designation Implementation of CARES Act (P.L. 116-136) Provision and payment for Part A therapy Various issues related to implementation of ACA Various issues related to Medicaid in schools Advocated for Medicaid Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) Sequestration H.R. 3173/S. 3018, the Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act Issues related to extension of COVID-19 public health emergency

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

1st Quarter, 2022

Q1 Report

In Q1, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 19, 2022. Original Filing: 301360923.xml

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

H.R. 1587/S. 1731, the Medicare Audiologist Access and Services Act of 2021 H.R. 5376, the Build Back Better Act H.R. 2168/S. 3193, the Expanded Telehealth Access Act H.R. 4311, the Medicare Dental, Vision, and Hearing Benefit Act H.R. 6202, the Telehealth Extension Act H.R. 6020/S. 3314, the Supporting Medicare Providers Act of 2021 H.R. 2471, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022 (Public Law 117-103) Implementation of S. 610, the Protecting Medicare and American Farmers from Sequester Cuts Act Implementation of H.R. 1319, American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2) Issues related to enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentage in Medicaid Various issues related to CMS Actions surrounding: Medicare supervision requirements audits of medical records and claims for Part A and B services code development and reimbursement of personal protective equipment Quality reporting under MIPS Implementation of the IMPACT Act Medicare physician fee schedule Prospective payments systems Demonstration projects/episodic payment models Accountable Care Organizations Federally-facilitated marketplace Medicare Advantage Reimbursement of telehealth services COVID-19 emergency telepractice coverage of Medicare, Medicare Advantage and Medicaid Medicare telehealth coverage under Part A and B Essential and Non-essential personnel designation Implementation of CARES Act (P.L. 116-136) Provision and payment for Part A therapy Various issues related to implementation of ACA Various issues related to Medicaid in schools Advocated for Medicaid Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) Sequestration

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

H.R. 2168/S. 3193, the Expanded Telehealth Access Act H.R. 1332/S. 368, the Telehealth Modernization Act H.R. 366, the Protecting Access to Post-COVID-19 Telehealth Act of 2021 H.R. 5376, the Build Back Better Act H.R. 5561, the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act H.R. 2471, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022 (Public Law 117-103) S. 3799, the PREVENT Pandemics Act H.R. 1667, the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act (Public Law 117-105) Issues related to funding for the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act Issues related to funding for the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders Issues related to funding for the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitative Research Various issues related to Block Grants, Essential Health Benefits, and STLD coverage Various issues related to non-discrimination legislation and regulation Various issues related to DOL and HHS actions surrounding the Summary of Benefits and Coverage H.R. 3320/S. 1679, the Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act Implementation of the FDA Reauthorization Act (Public Law 115-52) FDA regulation of over-the-counter hearing aids H.R. 2903/S. 1512 - CONNECT for Health Act of 2021 Issues related to implementation of surprise billing regulations Issues related to development of a public health insurance option Access to adequate personal protective equipment and policy changes to enhance safety during the COVID-19 pandemic, which also includes clear masks for people with hearing loss and other communication disorders Issues regarding hazard pay for frontline healthcare workers Implementation of H.R. 1319, American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2)

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

4th Quarter, 2021

Q4 Report

In Q4, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 13, 2022. Original Filing: 301322119.xml

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

H.R. 1587/S. 1731, the Medicare Audiologist Access and Services Act of 2021 H.R. 5376, the Build Back Better Act H.R. 2168/S. 3193, the Expanded Telehealth Access Act H.R. 4311, the Medicare Dental, Vision, and Hearing Benefit Act H.R. 6202, the Telehealth Extension Act H.R. 6020/S. 3314, the Supporting Medicare Providers Act of 2021 S. 610, the Protecting Medicare and American Farmers from Sequester Cuts Act H.R. 1319, American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2) Issues related to enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentage in Medicaid Various issues related to CMS Actions surrounding: Medicare supervision requirements audits of medical records and claims for Part A and B services code development and reimbursement of personal protective equipment Quality reporting under MIPS Implementation of the IMPACT Act Medicare physician fee schedule Prospective payments systems Demonstration projects/episodic payment models Accountable Care Organizations Federally-facilitated marketplace Medicare Advantage Reimbursement of telehealth services COVID-19 emergency telepractice coverage of Medicare, Medicare Advantage and Medicaid Medicare telehealth coverage under Part A and B Essential and Non-essential personnel designation Implementation of CARES Act (P.L. 116-136) Provision and payment for Part A therapy Various issues related to implementation of ACA Various issues related to Medicaid in schools Advocated for Medicaid Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) Sequestration

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

H.R. 2168/S. 3193, the Expanded Telehealth Access Act H.R. 1332/S. 368, the Telehealth Modernization Act H.R. 366, the Protecting Access to Post-COVID-19 Telehealth Act of 2021 H.R. 5376, the Build Back Better Act H.R. 5561, the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act Issues related to funding for the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act Issues related to funding for the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders Issues related to funding for the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitative Research Various issues related to Block Grants, Essential Health Benefits, and STLD coverage Various issues related to non-discrimination legislation and regulation Various issues related to DOL and HHS actions surrounding the Summary of Benefits and Coverage H.R. 3320/S. 1679, the Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act FDA regulation of over-the-counter hearing aids H.R. 2903/S. 1512 - CONNECT for Health Act of 2021 Issues related to implementation of surprise billing regulations Issues related to development of a public health insurance option Access to adequate personal protective equipment and policy changes to enhance safety during the COVID-19 pandemic, which also includes clear masks for people with hearing loss and other communication disorders Issues regarding hazard pay for frontline healthcare workers H.R. 1319, American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2)

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

3rd Quarter, 2021

Q3 Report

In Q3, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 15, 2021. Original Filing: 301300009.xml

Lobbying Issues

H.R. 5376, the Build Back Better Act Education Sciences Reform Act reauthorization Various issues related to administrative burden on school-based providers Various issues related to Higher Education Act, specifically related to student loans, loan forgiveness, accreditation Issues related to funding of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Various issues related to the Department of Justice testing accommodations for students with communication disorders Various issues related to the implementation of IDEA Part B, including qualified providers, personnel evaluation systems, state assessments and paperwork reduction Issues related to telepractice Implementation of CARES Act (Public Law 116-136) H.R. 1319, American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2)

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

H.R. 5376, the Build Back Better Act H.R. 1587/S. 1731, the Medicare Audiologist Access and Services Act of 2021 H.R. 2168, the Expanded Telehealth Access Act H.R. 4311, the Medicare Dental, Vision, and Hearing Benefit Act H.R. 1319, American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2) Issues related to enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentage in Medicaid Various issues related to CMS Actions surrounding: Medicare supervision requirements audits of medical records and claims for Part A and B services code development and reimbursement of personal protective equipment Quality reporting under MIPS Implementation of the IMPACT Act Medicare physician fee schedule Prospective payments systems Demonstration projects/episodic payment models Accountable Care Organizations Federally-facilitated marketplace Medicare Advantage Reimbursement of telehealth services COVID-19 emergency telepractice coverage of Medicare, Medicare Advantage and Medicaid Medicare telehealth coverage under Part A and B Essential and Non-essential personnel designation CARES Act (P.L.116-136) Provision and payment for Part A therapy Various issues related to implementation of ACA Various issues related to Medicaid in schools Advocated for Medicaid Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) Sequestration

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

H.R. 5376, the Build Back Better Act H.R. 2168, the Expanded Telehealth Access Act H.R. 1332/S. 368, the Telehealth Modernization Act H.R. 366, the Protecting Access to Post-COVID-19 Telehealth Act of 2021 Issues related to funding for the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention program Issues related to funding for the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders Issues related to funding for the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitative Research Various issues related to Block Grants, Essential Health Benefits, and STLD coverage Various issues related to non-discrimination legislation and regulation Various issues related to DOL and HHS actions surrounding the Summary of Benefits and Coverage H.R. 3320/S. 1679, the Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act FDA regulation of over-the-counter hearing aids H.R. 2903/S. 1512 - CONNECT for Health Act of 2021 Issues related to implementation of surprise billing regulations Issues related to development of a public health insurance option Access to adequate personal protective equipment and policy changes to enhance safety during the COVID-19 pandemic, which also includes clear masks for people with hearing loss and other communication disorders Issues regarding hazard pay for frontline healthcare workers H.R. 1319, American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2)

Agencies Lobbied

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Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

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Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

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Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

2nd Quarter, 2021

Q2 Report

In Q2, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 19, 2021. Original Filing: 301280054.xml

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

H.R. 1587/S. 1731, the Medicare Audiologist Access and Services Act of 2021 H.R. 2168, the Expanded Telehealth Access Act H.R. 4311, the Medicare Dental, Vision, and Hearing Benefit Act H.R. 1319, American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2) Issues related to enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentage in Medicaid Various issues related to CMS Actions surrounding: Medicare supervision requirements audits of medical records and claims for Part A and B services code development and reimbursement of personal protective equipment Quality reporting under MIPS Implementation of the IMPACT Act Medicare physician fee schedule Prospective payments systems Demonstration projects/episodic payment models Accountable Care Organizations Federally-facilitated marketplace Medicare Advantage Reimbursement of telehealth services COVID-19 emergency telepractice coverage of Medicare, Medicare Advantage and Medicaid Medicare telehealth coverage under Part A and B Essential and Non-essential personnel designation CARES Act (P.L.116-136) Provision and payment for Part A therapy Various issues related to implementation of ACA Various issues related to Medicaid in schools Advocated for Medicaid Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) Sequestration H.R. 1332/S. 368, the Telehealth Modernization Act H.R. 366, the Protecting Access to Post-COVID-19 Telehealth Act of 2021 H.R. 2903/S. 1512, the CONNECT for Health Act of 2021

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

H.R. 2168, the Expanded Telehealth Access Act H.R. 1332/S. 368, the Telehealth Modernization Act H.R. 366, the Protecting Access to Post-COVID-19 Telehealth Act of 2021 Issues related to funding for the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention program Issues related to funding for the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders Issues related to funding for the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitative Research Various issues related to Block Grants, Essential Health Benefits, and STLD coverage Various issues related to non-discrimination legislation and regulation Various issues related to DOL and HHS actions surrounding the Summary of Benefits and Coverage H.R. 3320/S. 1679, the Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act FDA regulation of over-the-counter hearing aids H.R. 2903/S. 1512 - CONNECT for Health Act of 2021 Issues related to implementation of surprise billing regulations Issues related to development of a public health insurance option Access to adequate personal protective equipment and policy changes to enhance safety during the COVID-19 pandemic, which also includes clear masks for people with hearing loss and other communication disorders Issues regarding hazard pay for frontline healthcare workers H.R. 1319, American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2)

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

1st Quarter, 2021

Q1 Report

In Q1, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 16, 2021. Original Filing: 301254559.xml

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

H.R. 1587- Medicare Audiologist Access and Services Act of 2019 H.R. 2168, the Expanded Telehealth Access Act H.R. 315, the Medicare Sequester COVID Moratorium Act H.R. 1319, American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2) Issues related to enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentage in Medicaid Various issues related to CMS Actions surrounding: Medicare supervision requirements audits of medical records and claims for Part A and B services code development and reimbursement of personal protective equipment Quality reporting under MIPS Implementation of the IMPACT Act Medicare physician fee schedule Prospective payments systems Demonstration projects/episodic payment models Accountable Care Organizations Federally-facilitated marketplace Medicare Advantage Reimbursement of telehealth services COVID-19 emergency telepractice coverage of Medicare, Medicare Advantage and Medicaid Medicare telehealth coverage under Part A and B Essential and Non-essential personnel designation CARES Act (P.L.116-136) Provision and payment for Part A therapy Various issues related to implementation of ACA Various issues related to Medicaid in schools Advocated for Medicaid Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) Increase Extension of Sequestration Moratorium

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

H.R. 2168, the Expanded Telehealth Access Act H.R. 1332/S. 368, the Telehealth Modernization Act H.R. 366, the Protecting Access to Post-COVID-19 Telehealth Act of 2021 Various issues related to Block Grants, Essential Health Benefits, and STLD coverage Various issues related to non-discrimination legislation and regulation Various issues related to DOL and HHS actions surrounding the Summary of Benefits and Coverage Policy issues promoting workforce diversity in the allied health professions FDA regulation of over-the-counter hearing aids Access to adequate personal protective equipment and policy changes to enhance safety during the COVID-19 pandemic, which also includes clear masks for people with hearing loss and other communication disorders Issues regarding hazard pay for frontline healthcare workers H.R. 1319, American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2)

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

4th Quarter, 2020

Q4 Report

In Q4, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 20, 2021. Original Filing: 301241225.xml

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

H.R. 4056/S.2446- Medicare Audiologist Access and Services Act of 2019 H.R. 4618- Medicare Hearing Act of 2019 H.R. 6654- Emergency COVID Telehealth Response Act H.R. 7233- KEEP Telehealth Options Act of 2020 Various issues related to CMS Actions surrounding: Medicare supervision requirements audits of medical records and claims for Part A and B services code development and reimbursement of personal protective equipment Quality reporting under MIPS Implementation of the IMPACT Act Medicare physician fee schedule Prospective payments systems Demonstration projects/episodic payment models Accountable Care Organizations Federally-facilitated marketplace Medicare Advantage Reimbursement of telehealth services COVID-19 emergency telepractice coverage of Medicare, Medicare Advantage and Medicaid Medicare telehealth coverage under Part A and B Essential and Non-essential personnel designation CARES Act (P.L.116-136) Provision and payment for Part A therapy Various issues related to implementation of ACA Various issues related to Medicaid in schools H.R. 133- Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 H.R. 8755- Expanded Telehealth Access Act

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Appropriations for the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act Appropriations for NIDCD and NIDILRR Various issues related to Block Grants, Essential Health Benefits, and STLD coverage Various issues related to non-discrimination legislation and regulation Various issues related to DOL and HHS actions surrounding the Summary of Benefits and Coverage FDA regulation of over-the-counter hearing aids H.R.3637/S.2747-Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act of 2019 H.R. 4932/S. 2741 - CONNECT for Health Act of 2019 Access to adequate personal protective equipment and policy changes to enhance safety during the COVID-19 pandemic, which also includes clear masks for people with hearing loss and other communication disorders Issues regarding hazard pay for frontline healthcare workers H.R. 133- Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

3rd Quarter, 2020

Q3 Report

In Q3, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 20, 2020. Original Filing: 301220981.xml

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

2nd Quarter, 2020

Q2 Report

In Q2, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 20, 2020. Original Filing: 301195136.xml

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

H.R. 4056/S.2446- Medicare Audiologist Access and Services Act of 2019 H.R. 4618- Medicare Hearing Act of 2019 H.R. 6654- Emergency COVID Telehealth Response Act H.R. 7233- KEEP Telehealth Options Act of 2020 Various issues related to CMS Actions surrounding: Medicare supervision requirements therapy cap and the institution of a manual review process audits of medical records and claims for Part A and B services standards for functionality of speech generating devices Quality reporting under MIPS Implementation of the IMPACT Act Medicare physician fee schedule Prospective payments systems Demonstration projects/episodic payment models Accountable Care Organizations Federally-facilitated marketplace Medicare Advantage Reimbursement of telehealth services COVID-19 emergency telepractice coverage of Medicare, Medicare Advantage and Medicaid Medicare telehealth coverage under Part A and B Essential and Non-essential personnel designation CARES Act (P.L.116-136) Provision and payment for Part A therapy Various issues related to implementation of ACA Various issues related to Medicaid in schools

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

1st Quarter, 2020

Q1 Report

In Q1, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 20, 2020. Original Filing: 301173854.xml

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

H.R. 4056/S.2446- Medicare Audiologist Access and Services Act of 2019 H.R. 4618- Medicare Hearing Act of 2019 Various issues related to CMS Actions surrounding: Medicare supervision requirements therapy cap and the institution of a manual review process audits of medical records and claims for Part A and B services standards for functionality of speech generating devices Quality reporting under MIPS Implementation of the IMPACT Act Medicare physician fee schedule Prospective payments systems Demonstration projects/episodic payment models Accountable Care Organizations Federally-facilitated marketplace Medicare Advantage Reimbursement of telehealth services COVID-19 emergency telepractice coverage of Medicare, Medicare Advantage and Medicaid Medicare telehealth coverage under Part A and B Essential and Non-essential personnel designation CARES Act (P.L.116-136) Provision and payment for Part A therapy Various issues related to implementation of ACA Various issues related to Medicaid in schools

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

4th Quarter, 2019

Q4 Report

In Q4, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 21, 2020. Original Filing: 301123986.xml

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

H.R. 4056/S.2446- Medicare Audiologist Access and Services Act of 2019 H.R. 4618- Medicare Hearing Act of 2019 Various issues related to CMS Actions surrounding: Medicare supervision requirements therapy cap and the institution of a manual review process audits of medical records and claims for Part A and B services standards for functionality of speech generating devices Quality reporting under MIPS Implementation of the IMPACT Act Medicare physician fee schedule Prospective payments systems Demonstration projects/episodic payment models Accountable Care Organizations Federally-facilitated marketplace Medicare Advantage Reimbursement of telehealth services Provision and payment for Part A therapy Various issues related to implementation of ACA Various issues related to Medicaid in schools

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

3rd Quarter, 2019

Q3 Report

In Q3, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 18, 2019. Original Filing: 301070755.xml

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

HR 4056/S.2446- Medicare Audiologist Access and Services Act of 2019 Various issues related to CMS Actions surrounding: Medicare supervision requirements therapy cap and the institution of a manual review process audits of medical records and claims for Part A and B services standards for functionality of speech generating devices Quality reporting under MIPS Implementation of the IMPACT Act Medicare physician fee schedule Prospective payments systems Demonstration projects/episodic payment models Accountable Care Organizations Federally-facilitated marketplace Medicare Advantage Reimbursement of telehealth services Provision and payment for Part A therapy Various issues related to implementation of ACA Various issues related to Medicaid in schools

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

2nd Quarter, 2019

Q2 Report

In Q2, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 19, 2019. Original Filing: 301050541.xml

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

1st Quarter, 2019

Q1 Report

In Q1, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 18, 2019. Original Filing: 301029486.xml

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Medicare coverage of audiology services Various issues related to CMS Actions surrounding: Medicare physicians supervision requirements therapy cap and the institution of a manual review process Medicare coverage of intraoperative monitoring services audits of medical records and claims for Part A and B services Quality reporting under MIPS Value-Based Payment Modifiers for audiology and speech-language pathology participation implementation of the IMPACT Act Medicare physician fee schedule Prospective payments systems demonstration projects/episodic payment models accountable care organizations federally-facilitated marketplace Medicare Advantage Reimbursement of telehealth services provision and payment for Part A therapy Various issues related to implementation of ACA

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

4th Quarter, 2018

Amendment

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association amended a lobbying report for in-house lobbying in Q42018 on April 9, 2019 Original Filing: 301023538.xml

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Medicare coverage of audiology services Various issues related to CMS Actions surrounding: Medicare physician supervision requirements therapy cap and the institution of a manual medical review process Medicare coverage of intraoperative monitoring services audits of medical records and claims for Part A and B services Quality reporting under MIPS Value-Based Payment Modifiers for audiology and speech-language pathology participation implementation of the IMPACT Act Medicare physician fee schedule Prospective payments systems demonstration projects/episodic payment models accountable care organizations federally-facilitated marketplace Medicare Advantage Reimbursement of telehealth services provision and payment for Part A therapy Various issues related to implementation of ACA

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

4th Quarter, 2018

Q4 Report

In Q4, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 18, 2019. Original Filing: 301009435.xml

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

3rd Quarter, 2018

Q3 Report

In Q3, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 22, 2018. Original Filing: 300996083.xml

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

2nd Quarter, 2018

Q2 Report

In Q2, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 18, 2018. Original Filing: 300968407.xml

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

1st Quarter, 2018

Q1 Report

In Q1, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 19, 2018. Original Filing: 300951361.xml

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

the provision of a tax credit for hearing aids Reauthorization of the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act, to amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize a program for early detection, intervention and treatment of children identified as deaf of hard of hearing. Repeal and replacement of the Medicare therapy Caps Specific provisions of the American Health Care act related to Block Grants and Essential Health Benefits Legislation related to Medicare coverage of speech-generating devices Various issues related to non-discrimination legislation Various issues related to DOL actions surrounding employer sponsored wrap around coverage of eligible employees Various issues related to DOL and HSS actions surrounding the Summary of Benefits and Coverage Various issues related to the Hearing Health Caucus Legislation related to the provision of over the counter hearing aids

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

4th Quarter, 2017

Q4 Report

In Q4, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 22, 2018. Original Filing: 300932601.xml

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

3rd Quarter, 2017

Q3 Report

In Q3, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 18, 2017. Original Filing: 300907450.xml

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

2nd Quarter, 2017

Q2 Report

In Q2, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 20, 2017. Original Filing: 300892702.xml

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

1st Quarter, 2017

Q1 Report

In Q1, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 19, 2017. Original Filing: 300870160.xml

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

4th Quarter, 2016

Q4 Report

In Q4, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 19, 2017. Original Filing: 300851915.xml

Lobbying Issues

Various issues related to the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) and its implementation. Various issues related to federal literacy programs. Various issues related to the Higher Education Act and its implementation, specifically regarding student loans, loan forgiveness and state authorization. H.R. 551, IDEA Full Funding Act, which would amend part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act to provide full Federal funding of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Various issues at the Department of Justice related to testing accommodations for students with communication disorders. Various issues related to implementation of IDEA Part B, including qualified providers, personnel evaluation systems, state assessments and paperwork reduction.

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

H.R. 1116, the Medicare Audiology Services Enhancement Act of 2015, as related to comprehensive Medicare coverage of audiology services. Various issues related to CMS actions surrounding Medicare physician supervision requirements. Various issues related to CMS actions surrounding the therapy cap and the institution of a manual medical review process for therapy services. Various issues related to CMS actions surroungind Medicare coverage of intraoperative monitoring services. Various issues related to CMS actions surrounding audits of medical records and claims for Part A and Part B services. Various issues related to the Physician Quality Reporting System for audiology and speech-language pathology participation. Various issues related to the Value-Based Payment Modifier for audiology and speech-language pathology participation. Various issues related to the implementation of the IMPACT Act. Various issues related to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS), as related to fees for audiology and speech-language pathology services. Various issues related to prospective payment systems (PPS), including the Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) and PPS for post-acute care settings. Various issues related to preservation of Medicaid funding. Various issues regarding CMMI demonstration projects/episodic payment models. Various issues related to CMS actions surrounding accountable care organizations. Various issues related to CMS actions surrounding the federally-facilitated marketplace. Various issues related to CMS actions surrounding Medicare Advantage as related to audiology and speech-language pathology. Various issues related to telehealth with regards to allowing audiologists and speech-language pathologists to be reimbursed by Medicare for providing telehealth services. Various issues related to the provision and payment for Part A therapy. Various issues related to the reimbursement under the Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS).

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

S. 315, Hearing Aid Assistance Tax Credit Act 2015, as related to approval of a tax credit for the purchase of hearing aids. H.R. 353, to amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the qualifications of hearing aid specialists of the Veterans Health Administration of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes as related to hearing aid specialists independently providing hearing aid evaluations, fittings and orientation, verification and clinical outcomes measurements, and customary after care services. H.R. 1344, the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act of 2015, to amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize a program for early detection, diagnosis, and treatment regarding deaf and hard-of-hearing newborns, infants, and young children. Various issues related to the Congressional Hearing Health Caucus regarding advising on issues and legislation concerning hearing health. Various issues at the Federal Communications Commission related to speech and communications. Various issues related to the Food and Drug Administrations draft guidance on Personal Sound Amplification Products (PSAPs). Various issues related to section 2706(A) of the Public Health Service Act regarding nondiscrimination legislation. Various issues related to DOL actions surrounding employer sponsored wrap-around coverage to eligible employees. Various issues related to DOL and HHS actions surrounding the Summary of Benefits and Coverage and Uniform Glossary document used by qualified health plans.

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

3rd Quarter, 2016

Q3 Report

In Q3, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 19, 2016. Original Filing: 300832599.xml

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

2nd Quarter, 2016

Q2 Report

In Q2, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 19, 2016. Original Filing: 300814565.xml

Lobbying Issues

Various issues related to the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) and its implementation including H.R. 5, the Student Success Act and draft Senate ESEA reauthorization language. Various issues related to federal literacy programs. Various issues related to the Higher Education Act and its implementation, specifically regarding student loans, loan forgiveness and state authorization. H.R. 551, IDEA Full Funding Act, which would amend part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act to provide full Federal funding of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Various issues at the Department of Justice related to testing accommodations for students with communication disorders. Issues related to funding of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and sequestration. Various issues related to implementation of IDEA Part B, including qualified providers, personnel evaluation systems, state assessments and paperwork reduction.

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

H.R. 775/S.539, the Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Services Act of 2015, as related to the Medicare Part B cap on outpatient therapy services. H.R. 2, the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 and draft Senate legislation, as related to repealing the Medicare Part B cap on outpatient therapy services. H.R. 1116, the Medicare Audiology Services Enhancement Act of 2015, as related to comprehensive Medicare coverage of audiology services. Various issues related to SGR reform proposals. Various issues related to CMS actions surrounding Medicare physician supervision requirements. Various issues related to CMS actions surrounding the therapy cap and the institution of a manual medical review process for therapy services. Various issues related to CMS actions surrounding Medicare coverage of intraoperative monitoring services. Various issues related to CMS actions surrounding Medicare coverage of Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies. Various issues related to CMS actions surrounding audits of medical records and claims for Part A and Part B services. Various issues related to the Physician Quality Reporting System for audiology and speech-language pathology participation. Various issues related to the Value-Based Payment Modifier for audiology and speech-language pathology participation. Various issues related to the implementation of the IMPACT Act. Various issues related to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS), as related to fees for audiology and speech-language pathology services. Various issues related to prospective payment systems (PPS), including the Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) and PPS for post-acute care settings. Various issues related to preservation of Medicaid funding. Various issues regarding CMMI demonstration projects/episodic payment models. Various issues related to CMS actions surrounding accountable care organizations. Various issues related to CMS actions surrounding the federally-facilitated marketplace. Various issues related to CMS actions surrounding Medicare Advantage as related to audiology and speech-language pathology. Various issues related to telehealth with regards to allowing audiologists and speech-language pathologists to be reimbursed by Medicare for providing telehealth services. Various issues related to the provision and payment for Part A therapy. Various issues related to the reimbursement under the Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS).

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

1st Quarter, 2016

Amendment

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association amended a lobbying report for in-house lobbying in Q12016 on July 19, 2016 Original Filing: 300814656.xml

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

1st Quarter, 2016

Q1 Report

In Q1, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 20, 2016. Original Filing: 300798462.xml

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

1st Quarter, 2016

Registration

4th Quarter, 2015

Q4 Report

In Q4, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 20, 2016. Original Filing: 300778804.xml

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

H.R. 775/S.539, the Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Services Act of 2015, as related to the Medicare Part B cap on outpatient therapy services. H.R. 2, the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 and draft Senate legislation, as related to repealing the Medicare Part B cap on outpatient therapy services. H.R. 1116, the Medicare Audiology Services Enhancement Act of 2015, as related to comprehensive Medicare coverage of audiology services. Various issues related to SGR reform proposals. Various issues related to CMS actions surrounding Medicare physician supervision requirements. Various issues related to CMS actions surrounding the therapy cap and the institution of a manual medical review process for therapy services. Various issues related to CMS actions surrounding Medicare coverage of intraoperative monitoring services. Various issues related to CMS actions surrounding Medicare coverage of Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies. Various issues related to CMS actions surrounding audits of medical records and claims for Part A and Part B services. Various issues related to the Physician Quality Reporting System for audiology and speech-language pathology participation. Various issues related to the Value-Based Payment Modifier for audiology and speech-language pathology participation. Various issues related to the implementation of the IMPACT Act. Various issues related to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS), as related to fees for audiology and speech-language pathology services. Various issues related to prospective payment systems (PPS), including the Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) and PPS for post-acute care settings. Various issues related to preservation of Medicaid funding. Various issues regarding CMMI demonstration projects/episodic payment models. Various issues related to CMS actions surrounding accountable care organizations. Various issues related to CMS actions surrounding the federally-facilitated marketplace. Various issues related to CMS actions surrounding Medicare Advantage as related to audiology and speech-language pathology. H.R. 628, the Steve Gleason Act of 2015 and other various issues related to ensuring access to speech-generating devices (SGDs) needed to supplement or replace speech or writing for individuals with severe speech impairments Various issues related to telehealth with regards to allowing audiologists and speech-language pathologists to be reimbursed by Medicare for providing telehealth services. Various issues related to the provision and payment for Part A therapy. Various issues related to the reimbursement under the Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS).

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

3rd Quarter, 2015

Q3 Report

In Q3, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 20, 2015. Original Filing: 300759587.xml

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

H.R. 775/S.539, the Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Services Act of 2015, as related to the Medicare Part B cap on outpatient therapy services. H.R. 2, the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 and draft Senate legislation, as related to repealing the Medicare Part B cap on outpatient therapy services. H.R. 1116, the Medicare Audiology Services Enhancement Act of 2015, as related to comprehensive Medicare coverage of audiology services. Various issues related to SGR reform proposals. Various issues related to CMS actions surrounding Medicare physician supervision requirements. Various issues related to CMS actions surrounding the therapy cap and the institution of a manual medical review process for therapy services. Various issues related to CMS actions surrounding Medicare coverage of intraoperative monitoring services. Various issues related to CMS actions surrounding Medicare coverage of Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies. Various issues related to CMS actions surrounding audits of medical records and claims for Part A and Part B services. Various issues related to the Physician Quality Reporting System for audiology and speech-language pathology participation. Various issues related to the Value-Based Payment Modifier for audiology and speech-language pathology participation. Various issues related to the implementation of the IMPACT Act. Various issues related to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS), as related to fees for audiology and speech-language pathology services. Various issues related to prospective payment systems (PPS), including the Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) and PPS for post-acute care settings. Various issues related to preservation of Medicaid funding. Various issues regarding CMMI demonstration projects/episodic payment models. Various issues related to CMS actions surrounding accountable care organizations. Various issues related to CMS actions surrounding the federally-facilitated marketplace. Various issues related to CMS actions surrounding Medicare Advantage as related to audiology and speech-language pathology. H.R. 628, the Steve Gleason Act of 2015 and other various issues related to ensuring access to speech-generating devices (SGDs) needed to supplement or replace speech or writing for individuals with severe speech impairments Various issues related to telehealth with regards to allowing audiologists and speech-language pathologists to be reimbursed by Medicare for providing telehealth services. Various issues related to the provision and payment for Part A therapy. Various issues related to the reimbursement under the Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS).

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

2nd Quarter, 2015

Amendment

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association amended a lobbying report for in-house lobbying in Q22015 on July 30, 2015 Original Filing: 300748069.xml

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

H.R. 775/S.539, the Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Services Act of 2015, as related to the Medicare Part B cap on outpatient therapy services. H.R. 2, the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 and draft Senate legislation, as related to repealing the Medicare Part B cap on outpatient therapy services. H.R. 1116, the Medicare Audiology Services Enhancement Act of 2015, as related to comprehensive Medicare coverage of audiology services. Various issues related to SGR reform proposals. Various issues related to CMS actions surrounding Medicare physician supervision requirements. Various issues related to CMS actions surrounding the therapy cap and the institution of a manual medical review process for therapy services. Various issues related to CMS actions surrounding Medicare coverage of intraoperative monitoring services. Various issues related to CMS actions surrounding Medicare coverage of Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies. Various issues related to CMS actions surrounding audits of medical records and claims for Part A and Part B services. Various issues related to the Physician Quality Reporting System for audiology and speech-language pathology participation. Various issues related to the Value-Based Payment Modifier for audiology and speech-language pathology participation. Various issues related to the implementation of the IMPACT Act. Various issues related to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS), as related to fees for audiology and speech-language pathology services. Various issues related to prospective payment systems (PPS), including the Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) and PPS for post-acute care settings. Various issues related to preservation of Medicaid funding. Various issues regarding CMMI demonstration projects/episodic payment models. Various issues related to CMS actions surrounding accountable care organizations. Various issues related to CMS actions surrounding the federally-facilitated marketplace. Various issues related to CMS actions surrounding Medicare Advantage as related to audiology and speech-language pathology. H.R. 628, the Steve Gleason Act of 2015 and other various issues related to ensuring access to speech-generating devices (SGDs) needed to supplement or replace speech or writing for individuals with severe speech impairments Various issues related to telehealth with regards to allowing audiologists and speech-language pathologists to be reimbursed by Medicare for providing telehealth services. Various issues related to the provision and payment for Part A therapy. Various issues related to the reimbursement under the Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS).

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

2nd Quarter, 2015

Q2 Report

In Q2, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 15, 2015. Original Filing: 300734995.xml

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

H.R. 775/S.539, the Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Services Act of 2015, as related to the Medicare Part B cap on outpatient therapy services. H.R. 2, the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 and draft Senate legislation, as related to repealing the Medicare Part B cap on outpatient therapy services. H.R. 1116, the Medicare Audiology Services Enhancement Act of 2015, as related to comprehensive Medicare coverage of audiology services. Various issues related to SGR reform proposals. Various issues related to CMS actions surrounding Medicare physician supervision requirements. Various issues related to CMS actions surrounding the therapy cap and the institution of a manual medical review process for therapy services. Various issues related to CMS actions surrounding Medicare coverage of intraoperative monitoring services. Various issues related to CMS actions surrounding Medicare coverage of Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies. Various issues related to CMS actions surrounding audits of medical records and claims for Part A and Part B services. Various issues related to the Physician Quality Reporting System for audiology and speech-language pathology participation. Various issues related to the Value-Based Payment Modifier for audiology and speech-language pathology participation. Various issues related to the implementation of the IMPACT Act. Various issues related to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS), as related to fees for audiology and speech-language pathology services. Various issues related to prospective payment systems (PPS), including the Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) and PPS for post-acute care settings. Various issues related to preservation of Medicaid funding. Various issues regarding CMMI demonstration projects/episodic payment models. Various issues related to CMS actions surrounding accountable care organizations. Various issues related to CMS actions surrounding the federally-facilitated marketplace. Various issues related to CMS actions surrounding Medicare Advantage as related to audiology and speech-language pathology. H.R. 628, the Steve Gleason Act of 2015 and other various issues related to ensuring access to speech-generating devices (SGDs) needed to supplement or replace speech or writing for individuals with severe speech impairments Various issues related to telehealth with regards to allowing audiologists and speech-language pathologists to be reimbursed by Medicare for providing telehealth services. Various issues related to the provision and payment for Part A therapy. Various issues related to the reimbursement under the Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS).

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

1st Quarter, 2015

Q1 Report

In Q1, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 20, 2015. Original Filing: 300724759.xml

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

H.R. 775/S.539, the Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Services Act of 2015, as related to the Medicare Part B cap on outpatient therapy services. H.R. 2, the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 and draft Senate legislation, as related to repealing the Medicare Part B cap on outpatient therapy services. H.R. 1116, the Medicare Audiology Services Enhancement Act of 2015, as related to comprehensive Medicare coverage of audiology services. Various issues related to SGR reform proposals. Various issues related to CMS actions surrounding Medicare physician supervision requirements. Various issues related to CMS actions surrounding the therapy cap and the institution of a manual medical review process for therapy services. Various issues related to CMS actions surrounding Medicare coverage of intraoperative monitoring services. Various issues related to CMS actions surrounding Medicare coverage of Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies. Various issues related to CMS actions surrounding audits of medical records and claims for Part A and Part B services. Various issues related to the Physician Quality Reporting System for audiology and speech-language pathology participation. Various issues related to the Value-Based Payment Modifier for audiology and speech-language pathology participation. Various issues related to the implementation of the IMPACT Act. Various issues related to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS), as related to fees for audiology and speech-language pathology services. Various issues related to prospective payment systems (PPS), including the Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) and PPS for post-acute care settings. Various issues related to preservation of Medicaid funding. Various issues regarding CMMI demonstration projects/episodic payment models. Various issues related to CMS actions surrounding accountable care organizations. Various issues related to CMS actions surrounding the federally-facilitated marketplace. Various issues related to CMS actions surrounding Medicare Advantage as related to audiology and speech-language pathology. H.R. 628, the Steve Gleason Act of 2015 and other various issues related to ensuring access to speech-generating devices (SGDs) needed to supplement or replace speech or writing for individuals with severe speech impairments Various issues related to telehealth with regards to allowing audiologists and speech-language pathologists to be reimbursed by Medicare for providing telehealth services. Various issues related to the provision and payment for Part A therapy. Various issues related to the reimbursement under the Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS).

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

4th Quarter, 2014

Q4 Report

In Q4, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 20, 2015. Original Filing: 300701900.xml

Lobbying Issues

Various issues related to the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) and its implementation including S. 1094, the Strengthening Americas Schools Act of 2013, S. 1101, the Every Child Ready for College or Career Act & H.R. 5, the Student Success Act. Various issues related to federal literacy programs, including S.758, the LEARN Act. Various issues related to the Higher Education Act and its implementation, specifically regarding student loans, loan forgiveness and state authorization. H.R. 1595, the Student Loan Relief Act of 2013, which would amend title IV (Student Assistance) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 to extend the 3.4% interest rate on Federal Direct Stafford loans to loans first disbursed to undergraduate students between July 1, 2011, and July 1, 2015. S. 707, the Student Loan Affordability Act of 2013, which would amend title IV (Student Assistance) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 to extend the 3.4% interest rate on Federal Direct Stafford loans to loans first disbursed to undergraduate students between July 1, 2011, and July 1, 2015. H.R. 4136, IDEA Full Funding Act, which would amend part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act to provide full Federal funding of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Various issues at the Department of Justice related to testing accommodations for students with communication disorders. Issues related to funding of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and sequestration. Various issues related to implementation of IDEA Part B, including qualified providers, personnel evaluation systems, state assessments and paperwork reduction. H.R. 5259, the Investing for Tomorrow's Schools Act of 2014, as related to classroom environmental noise.

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

H.J. RES 59, as related to the amendment, the Pathway for SGR Reform Act of 2013. H.R. 713/S.367, the Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Services Act of 2013, as related to the Medicare Part B cap on outpatient therapy services. Public Law No: 113-93, Protecting Access to Medicare Act of 2014, as related to extending the Medicare Part B cap on outpatient therapy services exceptions process. S.2110, the Medicare SGR Repeal and Beneficiary Access Improvement Act of 2014, as related to repealing the Medicare Part B cap on outpatient therapy services. H.R. 2330, the Medicare Audiology Services Enhancement Act of 2013, as related to comprehensive Medicare coverage of audiology services. Various issues related to SGR reform proposals. Various issues related to CMS actions surrounding Medicare physician supervision requirements. Various issues related to CMS actions surrounding the therapy cap and the institution of a manual medical review process for therapy services. Various issues related to CMS actions surrounding Medicare coverage of intraoperative monitoring services. Various issues related to CMS actions surrounding Medicare coverage of Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies. Various issues related to CMS actions surrounding audits of medical records and claims for Part A and Part B services. Various issues related to the Physician Quality Reporting System for audiology and speech-language pathology participation. Various issues related to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS), as related to fees for audiology and speech-language pathology services. Various issues related to preservation of Medicaid funding. Various issues regarding CMMI demonstration projects/episodic payment models. Various issues related to ensuring access to speech-generating devices (SGDs) needed to supplement or replace speech or writing for individuals with severe speech impairments. H.R. 5380, the Medicare Telehealth Parity Act of 2014, as related to allowing audiologists and speech-language pathologists to be reimbursed by Medicare for providing telehealth services. Various issues related to the provision and payment for Part A therapy. Various issues related to the reimbursement under the Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS).

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

H.R. 1317, Hearing Aid Assistance Tax Credit Act 2013, as related to approval of a tax credit for the purchase of hearing aids. H.R. 702, Access to Frontline Health Care Act of 2013, as related to student loan forgiveness. S. 1546/H.R 3532, Protecting Student Athletes from Concussions Act of 2013, as related to the creation of a multidisciplinary concussion management team which may include audiologists and speech-language pathologists. S. 2311/H.R. 3508, To amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the qualifications of hearing aid specialists of the Veterans Health Administration of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes as related to hearing aid specialists independently providing hearing aid evaluations, fittings and orientation, verification and clinical outcomes measurements, and customary after care services. Various issues related to the Congressional Hearing Health Caucus regarding advising on issues and legislation concerning hearing health. Various issues at the Federal Communications Commission related to speech and communications. Various issues related to the Food and Drug Administrations draft guidance on Personal Sound Amplification Products (PSAPs). Various issues related to section 2706(A) of the Public Health Service Act regarding nondiscrimination legislation.

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

3rd Quarter, 2014

Q3 Report

In Q3, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 20, 2014. Original Filing: 300683135.xml

Lobbying Issues

Various issues related to the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) and its implementation including S. 1094, the Strengthening America's Schools Act of 2013, S. 1101, the Every Child Ready for College or Career Act & H.R. 5, the Student Success Act. Various issues related to federal literacy programs, including S.758, the LEARN Act.Various issues related to the Higher Education Act and its implementation, specifically regarding student loans, loan forgiveness and state authorization. H.R. 1595, the Student Loan Relief Act of 2013, which would amend title IV (Student Assistance) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 to extend the 3.4% interest rate on Federal Direct Stafford loans to loans first disbursed to undergraduate students between July 1, 2011, and July 1, 2015. S. 707, the Student Loan Affordability Act of 2013, which would amend title IV (Student Assistance) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 to extend the 3.4% interest rate on Federal Direct Stafford loans to loans first disbursed to undergraduate students between July 1, 2011, and July 1, 2015. H.R. 4136, IDEA Full Funding Act, which would amend part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act to provide full Federal funding of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Various issues at the Department of Justice related to testing accommodations for students with communication disorders. Issues related to funding of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and sequestration. Various issues related to implementation of IDEA Part B, including qualified providers, personnel evaluation systems, state assessments and paperwork reduction. H.R. 5259, the Investing for Tomorrow's Schools Act of 2014, as related to classroom environmental noise.

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

2nd Quarter, 2014

Q2 Report

In Q2, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 18, 2014. Original Filing: 300662802.xml

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

H.R. 1317, Hearing Aid Assistance Tax Credit Act 2013, as related to approval of a tax credit for the purchase of hearing aids. H.R. 702, Access to Frontline Health Care Act of 2013, as related to student loan forgiveness. S. 1546/H.R 3532, Protecting Student Athletes from Concussions Act of 2013, as related to the creation of a multidisciplinary concussion management team which may include audiologists and speech-language pathologists.S. 2311/H.R. 3508, To amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the qualifications of hearing aid specialists of the Veterans Health Administration of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes as related to hearing aid specialists independently providing hearing aid evaluations, fittings and orientation, verification and clinical outcomes measurements, and customary after care services. Various issues related to the Congressional Hearing Health Caucus regarding advising on issues and legislation concerning hearing health. Various issues at the Federal Communications Commission related to speech and communications. Various issues related to the Food and Drug Administrations draft guidance on Personal Sound Amplification Products (PSAPs). Various issues related to section 2706(A) of the Public Health Service Act regarding non discrimination legislation. Various issues related to ensuring access to speech-generating devices (SGDs) needed to supplement or replace speech or writing for individuals with severe speech impairments.

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

H.J. RES 59, as related to the amendment, the Pathway for SGR Reform Act of 2013. H.R. 713/S.367, the Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Services Act of 2013 as related to the Medicare Part B cap on outpatient therapy services. Public Law No: 113-93, Protecting Access to Medicare Act of 2014, as related to extending the Medicare Part B cap on outpatient therapy services exceptions process. S.2110, the Medicare SGR Repeal and Beneficiary Access Improvement Act of 2014, as related to repealing the Medicare Part B cap on outpatient therapy services. H.R. 2330, the Medicare Audiology Services Enhancement Act of 2013, as related to comprehensive Medicare coverage of audiology services. Various issues related to SGR reform proposals. Various issues related to CMS actions surrounding Medicare physician supervision requirements. Various issues related to CMS actions surrounding the therapy cap and the institution of a manual medical review process for therapy services. Various issues related to CMS actions surrounding Medicare coverage of intraoperative monitoring services. Various issues related to CMS actions surrounding Medicare coverage of Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies. Various issues related to CMS actions surrounding audits of medical records and claims for Part A and Part B services. Various issues related to the Physician Quality Reporting System for audiology and speech-language pathology participation. Various issues related to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS), as related to fees for audiology and speech-language pathology services. Various issues related to preservation of Medicaid funding. Various issues regarding CMMI demonstration projects/episodic payment models.

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

1st Quarter, 2014

Q1 Report

In Q1, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 18, 2014. Original Filing: 300641970.xml

Lobbying Issues

Various issues related to the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) and its implementation including S. 1094, the Strengthening Americas Schools Act of 2013, S. 1101, the Every Child Ready for College or Career Act & H.R. 5, the Student Success Act.Various issues related to federal literacy programs, including S.758, the LEARN Act. Various issues related to the Higher Education Act and its implementation, specifically regarding student loans, loan forgiveness and state authorization. H.R. 1595, the Student Loan Relief Act of 2013, which would amend title IV (Student Assistance) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 to extend the 3.4% interest rate on Federal Direct Stafford loans to loans first disbursed to undergraduate students between July 1, 2011, and July 1, 2015. S. 707, the Student Loan Affordability Act of 2013, which would amend title IV (Student Assistance) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 to extend the 3.4% interest rate on Federal Direct Stafford loans to loans first disbursed to undergraduate students between July 1, 2011, and July 1, 2015. H.R. 4136, IDEA Full Funding Act, which would amend part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act to provide full Federal funding of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Various issues at the Department of Justice related to testing accommodations for students with communication disorders. Issues related to funding of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and sequestration. Various issues related to implementation of IDEA Part B, including qualified providers, personnel evaluation systems, state assessments and paperwork reduction.

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

H.R. 1317, Hearing Aid Assistance Tax Credit Act 2013, as related to approval of a tax credit for the purchase of hearing aids. H.R. 702, Access to Frontline Health Care Act of 2013, as related to student loan forgiveness. S. 1546/H.R 3532, Protecting Student Athletes from Concussions Act of 2013, as related to the creation of a multidisciplinary concussion management team which may include audiologists and speech-language pathologists. H.R. 3508, To amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the qualifications of hearing aid specialists of the Veterans Health Administration of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes as related to hearing aid specialists independently providing hearing aid evaluations, fittings and orientation, verification and clinical outcomes measurements, and customary after care services. Various issues related to the Congressional Hearing Health Caucus regarding advising on issues and legislation concerning hearing health. Various issues at the Federal Communications Commission related to speech and communications. Various issues related to the Food and Drug Administrations draft guidance on Personal Sound Amplification Products (PSAPs).

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

4th Quarter, 2013

Q4 Report

In Q4, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 17, 2014. Original Filing: 300618184.xml

Lobbying Issues

Various issues related to the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) and its implementation including S. 1094, the Strengthening America's Schools Act of 2013, S. 1101, the Every Child Ready for College or Career Act & H.R. 5, the Student Success Act. Various issues related to federal literacy programs, including S.758, the LEARN Act.Various issues related to the Higher Education Act and its implementation, specifically regarding student loans, loan forgiveness and state authorization. H.R. 1595, the Student Loan Relief Act of 2013, which would amend title IV (Student Assistance) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 to extend the 3.4% interest rate on Federal Direct Stafford loans to loans first disbursed to undergraduate students between July 1, 2011, and July 1, 2015. S. 707, the Student Loan Affordability Act of 2013, which would amend title IV (Student Assistance) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 to extend the 3.4% interest rate on Federal Direct Stafford loans to loans first disbursed to undergraduate students between July 1, 2011, and July 1, 2015. Various issues at the Department of Justice related to testing accommodations for students with communication disorders. Issues related to funding of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and sequestration. Various issues related to implementation of IDEA Part B, including qualified providers, personnel evaluation systems, state assessments and paperwork reduction.

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

H.J. RES 59, as related to the amendment, the Pathway for SGR Reform Act of 2013. H.R. 713/S.367, the Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Services Act of 2013 as related to the Medicare Part B cap on outpatient therapy services. H.R. 2330, the Medicare Audiology Services Enhancement Act of 2013, as related to comprehensive Medicare coverage of audiology services. Various issues related to SGR reform proposals. Various issues related to CMS actions surrounding Medicare physician supervision requirements. Various issues related to CMS actions surrounding the therapy cap and the institution of a manual medical review process for therapy services. Various issues related to CMS actions surrounding Medicare coverage of intraoperative monitoring services. Various issues related to CMS actions surrounding Medicare coverage of Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies. Various issues related to CMS actions surrounding audits of medical records and claims for Part A and Part B services. Various issues related to the Physician Quality Reporting System for audiology and speech-language pathology participation. Various issues related to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS), as related to fees for audiology and speech-language pathology services. Various issues related to preservation of Medicaid funding.

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

3rd Quarter, 2013

Q3 Report

In Q3, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 18, 2013. Original Filing: 300598947.xml

Lobbying Issues

Various issues related to the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) and its implementation including S. 1094, the Strengthening America's Schools Act of 2013, S. 1101, the Every Child Ready for College or Career Act & H.R. 5, the Student Success Act. Various issues related to federal literacy programs, including S.758, the LEARN Act.Various issues related to the Higher Education Act and its implementation, specifically regarding student loans, loan forgiveness and state authorization. H.R. 1595, the Student Loan Relief Act of 2013, which would amend title IV (Student Assistance) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 to extend the 3.4% interest rate on Federal Direct Stafford loans to loans first disbursed to undergraduate students between July 1, 2011, and July 1, 2015. S. 707, the Student Loan Affordability Act of 2013, which would amend title IV (Student Assistance) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 to extend the 3.4% interest rate on Federal Direct Stafford loans to loans first disbursed to undergraduate students between July 1, 2011, and July 1, 2015. Various issues at the Department of Justice related to testing accommodations for students with communication disorders. Issues related to funding of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and sequestration. Various issues related to implementation of IDEA Part B, including qualified providers, personnel evaluation systems, state assessments and paperwork reduction.

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

H.R. 713/S.367, the Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Services Act of 2013 as related to the Medicare Part B cap on outpatient therapy services. H.R. 2330, the Medicare Audiology Services Enhancement Act of 2013, as related to comprehensive Medicare coverage of audiology services. Various issues related to SGR reform proposals. Various issues related to CMS actions surrounding Medicare physician supervision requirements. Various issues related to CMS actions surrounding the therapy cap and the institution of a manual medical review process for therapy services. Various issues related to CMS actions surrounding Medicare coverage of intraoperative monitoring services. Various issues related to CMS actions surrounding Medicare coverage of Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies. Various issues related to CMS actions surrounding audits of medical records and claims for Part A and Part B services. Various issues related to the Physician Quality Reporting System for audiology and speech-language pathology participation. Various issues related to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS), as related to fees for audiology and speech-language pathology services. Various issues related to preservation of Medicaid funding.

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

2nd Quarter, 2013

Q2 Report

In Q2, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 18, 2013. Original Filing: 300575928.xml

Lobbying Issues

Various issues related to the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) including S. 1094, the Strengthening Americas Schools Act of 2013, S. 1101, the Every Child Ready for College or Career Act & H.R. 5, the Student Success Act. Various issues related to federal literacy programs, including S.758, the LEARN Act. Various issues related to the Higher Education Act, specifically regarding loan forgiveness and state authorization.H.R. 1595, the Student Loan Relief Act of 2013, which would amend title IV (Student Assistance) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 to extend the 3.4% interest rate on Federal Direct Stafford loans to loans first disbursed to undergraduate students between July 1, 2011, and July 1, 2015. S. 707, the Student Loan Affordability Act of 2013, which would amend title IV (Student Assistance) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 to extend the 3.4% interest rate on Federal Direct Stafford loans to loans first disbursed to undergraduate students between July 1, 2011, and July 1, 2015. Various issues at the Department of Justice related to testing accommodations for students with communication disorders. Issues related to funding of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and sequestration. Various issues related to implementation of IDEA IDEA Part B, including qualified providers, personnel evaluation systems, and paperwork reduction.

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

1st Quarter, 2013

Q1 Report

In Q1, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 17, 2013. Original Filing: 300552138.xml

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

H.R. 713/S.367, the Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Services Act of 2013 as related to the Medicare Part B cap on outpatient therapy services. Various issues related to legislation that allows for Medicare coverage of audiology services. Various issues related to CMS actions surrounding Medicare physician supervision requirements.Various issues related to CMS actions surrounding the therapy cap and the institution of a manual medical review process for therapy services. Various issues related to CMS actions surrounding Medicare coverage of intraoperative monitoring services. Various issues related to CMS actions surrounding Medicare coverage of Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies. Various issues related to CMS actions surrounding audits of medical records and claims for Part A and Part B services. Various issues related to the Physician Quality Reporting System for audiology and speech-language pathology participation. Various issues related to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS), as related to fees for audiology and speech-language pathology services. Various issues related to preservation of Medicaid funding. H.R. 8 (112th Congress), the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 as related to the Medicare Part B cap on outpatient therapy services and other Medicare fees.

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

4th Quarter, 2012

Q4 Report

In Q4, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 22, 2013. Original Filing: 300537996.xml

Lobbying Issues

Various issues related to the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). Various issues related to federal literacy programs, including H.R. 2272/S.929, LEARN Act. Various issues related to the Higher Education Act, specifically regarding loan forgiveness. Various issues at the Department of Justice related to testing accommodations for students with communication disorders.S. 902, the School Building Fairness Act of 2011 and other issues related to school classroom noise and acoustics. S. 1403, the IDEA Full Funding Act, and other issues related to funding of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Various issues related to implementation of IDEA as related to maintenance of effort, use of public insurance for services under IDEA Part B and paperwork reduction. H.R. 2117/S.1297, Protecting Academic Freedom in Higher Education Act, as related to definitions of credit hours.

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H.R.3765, the Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Continuation Act of 2011 as related to the Medicare Part B cap on outpatient therapy services. Issues related to Medicare telehealth, including H.R. 2068 (111th Congress), the Medicare Telehealth Enhancement Act. H.R.1546/S.829, the Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Services Act of 2011 as related to the Medicare Part B cap on outpatient therapy services. Various issues related to legislation that allows for Medicare coverage of audiology services. Various issues related to CMS actions surrounding Medicare physician supervision requirements. Various issues related to CMS actions surrounding the therapy cap and the institution of a manual medical review process for therapy services. Various issues related to the Physician Quality Reporting System for audiology and speech-language pathology participation. Various issues related to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS), as related to fees for audiology and speech-language pathology services. Various issues related to preservation of Medicaid funding. Various issues related to implementation of H.R. 3200 (111th Congress), the America's Affordable Health Choices Act. H.R. 8, the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 as related to the Medicare Part B cap on outpatient therapy services and other Medicare fees.

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3rd Quarter, 2012

Q3 Report

In Q3, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 19, 2012. Original Filing: 300512601.xml

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2nd Quarter, 2012

Q2 Report

In Q2, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 18, 2012. Original Filing: 300489252.xml

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1st Quarter, 2012

Q1 Report

In Q1, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 18, 2012. Original Filing: 300464600.xml

Lobbying Issues

Various issues related to the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). Various issues related to federal literacy programs, including H.R. 2272/S.929, LEARN Act. Various issues related to the Higher Education Act, specifically regarding loan forgiveness. Various issues at the Department of Justice related to testing accommodations for students with communication disorders.Various issues related to the ED Strategic Plan for FY2011-2014 S. 902, the School Building Fairness Act of 2011 and other issues related to school classroom noise and acoustics. S. 1403, the IDEA Full Funding Act, and other issues related to funding of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Various issues related to implementation of IDEA as related to maintenance of effort, use of public insurance for services under IDEA Part B and paperwork reduction. H.R. 2117/S.1297, Protecting Academic Freedom in Higher Education Act, as related to definitions of credit hours. H.R. 2826/ S.2051 To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans, as related to keeping interest rates on student loans at 3.4%

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4th Quarter, 2011

Q4 Report

In Q4, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 18, 2012. Original Filing: 300441622.xml

Lobbying Issues

Various issues related to the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). Various issues related to federal literacy programs, including H.R. 2272/S.929, LEARN Act. Various issues related to the Higher Education Act, specifically regarding loan forgiveness. Various issues at the Department of Justice related to testing accommodations for students with communication disorders.H.R. 2219, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2012 as related to an amendment that would provide education assistance to Physical Therapists and Occupational Therapists but not Speech-Language Pathologists. S. 902, the School Building Fairness Act of 2011 and other issues related to school classroom noise and acoustics. S. 1403, the IDEA Full Funding Act, and other issues related to funding of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Various issues related to implementation of IDEA as related to maintenance of effort, use of public insurance for services under IDEA Part B and paperwork reduction. H.R. 2117/S.1297, Protecting Academic Freedom in Higher Education Act, as related to definitions of credit hours.

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3rd Quarter, 2011

Q3 Report

In Q3, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 19, 2011. Original Filing: 300418983.xml

Lobbying Issues

Various issues related to the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). Various issues related to federal literacy programs, including H.R. 2272/S.929, LEARN Act. S. 902, the School Building Fairness Act of 2011 and other issues related to school classroom noise and acoustics. Various issues related to the Higher Education Act, specifically regarding loan forgiveness.Various issues at the Department of Justice related to testing accommodations for students with communication disorders. H.R. 2117/S.1297, Protecting Academic Freedom in Higher Education Act, as related to definitions of credit hours. Various funding and implementation issues related to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), including S. 1403, the IDEA Full Funding Act. Various issues at the Department of Education related to the reduction of paperwork for therapy services rendered in schools.

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H.R.1546/S.829, the Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Services Act of 2011 as related to the Medicare Part B cap on outpatient therapy services. Various issues related to implementation of H.R. 3200 (111th Congress), the America's Affordable Health Choices Act. Various issues related to legislation that allows for Medicare coverage of audiology services.Various issues related to CMS actions surrounding Medicare physician supervision requirements. Various issues related to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS), as related to fees for audiology and speech-language pathology services. Various issues related to preservation of Medicaid funding. Issues related to Medicare telehealth, including H.R. 2068 (111th Congress), the Medicare Telehealth Enhancement Act and other demonstration projects.

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2nd Quarter, 2011

Q2 Report

In Q2, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 18, 2011. Original Filing: 300393317.xml

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1st Quarter, 2011

Q1 Report

In Q1, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 18, 2011. Original Filing: 300367818.xml

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4th Quarter, 2010

Q4 Report

In Q4, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 19, 2011. Original Filing: 300343449.xml

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3rd Quarter, 2010

Q3 Report

In Q3, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 19, 2010. Original Filing: 300318903.xml

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2nd Quarter, 2010

Q2 Report

In Q2, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 16, 2010. Original Filing: 300288825.xml

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1st Quarter, 2010

Q1 Report

In Q1, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 22, 2010. Original Filing: 300276850.xml

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4th Quarter, 2009

Q4 Report

In Q4, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 14, 2010. Original Filing: 300231732.xml

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3rd Quarter, 2009

Q3 Report

In Q3, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 19, 2009. Original Filing: 300212126.xml

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2nd Quarter, 2009

Q2 Report

In Q2, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 20, 2009. Original Filing: 300189580.xml

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1st Quarter, 2009

Q1 Report

In Q1, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 20, 2009. Original Filing: 300157441.xml

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4th Quarter, 2008

Q4 Report

In Q4, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 21, 2009. Original Filing: 300133069.xml

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3rd Quarter, 2008

Q3 Report

In Q3, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 17, 2008. Original Filing: 300099041.xml

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2nd Quarter, 2008

Q2 Report

In Q2, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 21, 2008. Original Filing: 300080253.xml

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1st Quarter, 2008

Q1 Report

In Q1, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 21, 2008. Original Filing: 300053072.xml

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

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