Telehealth extension;
Issues related to site neutral payments;
Issues related to healthcare transparency and consolidation;
Issues related to Medical Economic Index (MEI) in the 2023 Physician Fee Schedule Rule;
H.R. 2474, Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act;
H.R. 3284, Providers and Payers COMPETE Act;
Issues related to physician payment reform;
Issues related to prior authorization in Medicare Advantage;
S. 2764 / H.R. 5391, Protecting Patient Access to Cancer and Complex Therapies Act of 2023;
S. 2973, Modernizing and Ensuring PBM Accountability (MEPA) Act;
H.R. 5378, Lower Costs, More Transparency Act;
H.R. 5526/S. 3458, Seniors Access to Critical Medications Act of 2023
S. 1339, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform Act;
Issues related to 340b;
H.R. 4366, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 (P.L. 118-42);
H.R. 2882, the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 (P.L. 118-47)
Duration: February 15, 2014
to
present
General Issues: Medicare/Medicaid , Health Issues , Small Business
Spending: about $2,400,000 (But it's complicated. Here's why.)
It can be tricky to figure out how much an organization spent on a particular lobbying engagement. The law only requires lobbyists to report the amount they were paid for federal lobbying each quarter rounded to the nearest $10,000—and if it's less than $3,000 in a given quarter (or less than $13,000 for organizations with in-house lobbyists), they don't have to disclose it at all. Plus, some organizations include spending that doesn’t belong in the report—for instance, money spent lobbying state governments or other legal work.
Agencies lobbied since 2014: House of Representatives, U.S. Senate, Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
Lobbyists
Lobbyists named here were listed on a filing related to this lobbying engagement. They may not be working on it now. Occasionally, a single lobbyist whose name is spelled two different ways on filings may be represented twice here.
Lobbyist
Covered positions?
Tracy Spicer Dep. Chief of Staff, Sen. Edward M. Kennedy
Political Director, Sen. Edward M. Kennedy
Legislative Assistant, Sen. Edward M. Kennedy
Special Assistant, Sen. Edward M. Kennedy
Staff Assistant, Sen. Edward M. Kennedy
Amy Tejral Legislative Director, Sen. Ben Nelson
Elizabeth Barnett Legislative Assistant, Sen. Blanche Lincoln
Speechwriter, Sen. Blanche Lincoln
Legislative Correspondent, Sen. Blanche Lincoln
Staff Assistant, Sen. Energy/Natural Resource Cmte
Yvette Fontenot Sr. Legis. Advisor, Sen. Jay Rockefeller
Medicare Specialist, OMB
Prof. Staff, H. Energy & Commerce Committee
Prof. Staff, Sen. Finance Committee
Sr. Policy Director, WH Office of Health Reform
Jordan LaCrosse n/a
Aimee Lewis 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
In Q1, Avenue Solutions lobbied for Digestive Health Physicians Association, Inc. , earning $70,000. The report was filed on April 22.
Original Filing: 301574222.xml
Lobbying Issues
Telehealth extension;
Issues related to site neutral payments;
Issues related to healthcare transparency and consolidation;
Issues related to Medical Economic Index (MEI) in the 2023 Physician Fee Schedule Rule;
H.R. 2474, Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act;
H.R. 3284, Providers and Payers COMPETE Act;
Issues related to physician payment reform;
Issues related to prior authorization in Medicare Advantage;
S. 2764 / H.R. 5391, Protecting Patient Access to Cancer and Complex Therapies Act of 2023;
S. 2973, Modernizing and Ensuring PBM Accountability (MEPA) Act;
H.R. 5378, Lower Costs, More Transparency Act;
H.R. 5526/S. 3458, Seniors Access to Critical Medications Act of 2023
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
S. 1339, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform Act;
Issues related to 340b;
H.R. 4366, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 (P.L. 118-42);
H.R. 2882, the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 (P.L. 118-47)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
4th Quarter, 2023
In Q4, Avenue Solutions lobbied for Digestive Health Physicians Association, Inc. , earning $70,000. The report was filed on Jan. 22.
Original Filing: 301539326.xml
Lobbying Issues
Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 - Part B drug negotiation and impact on physician reimbursement;
Telehealth extension;
Part B drug reimbursement;
Issues related to site neutral payments;
Issues related to healthcare access, quality and costs;
Issues related to healthcare transparency and consolidation;
Issues related to Medical Economic Index (MEI) in the 2023 Physician Fee Schedule Rule;
H.R. 2474, Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act;
H.R. 3561, PATIENT Act of 2023;
H.R. 3284, Providers and Payers COMPETE Act;
H.R. 4822, Health Care Price Transparency Act of 2023;
Issues related to physician payment cuts;
Issues related to prior authorization in Medicare Advantage;
S. 2764 / H.R. 5391, Protecting Patient Access to Cancer and Complex Therapies Act of 2023;
Senate Finance Committees Better Mental Health Care, Lower Cost Drugs and Extenders Act (Discussion Draft);
S. 2973, Modernizing and Ensuring PBM Accountability (MEPA) Act;
H.R. 5378, Lower Costs, More Transparency Act
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Expiring healthcare extenders;
S. 1339, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform Act
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
3rd Quarter, 2023
In Q3, Avenue Solutions lobbied for Digestive Health Physicians Association, Inc. , earning $70,000. The report was filed on Oct. 20, 2023.
Original Filing: 301510953.xml
Lobbying Issues
Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 - Part B drug negotiation and impact on physician reimbursement;
Telehealth extension;
Part B drug reimbursement;
Issues related to site neutral payments;
Issues related to healthcare access, quality and costs;
Issues related to healthcare transparency and consolidation;
Issues related to Medical Economic Index (MEI) in the 2023 Physician Fee Schedule Rule;
H.R. 2474, Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act;
H.R. 3561, PATIENT Act of 2023;
H.R. 3284, Providers and Payers COMPETE Act;
H.R. 4822, Health Care Price Transparency Act of 2023;
Issues related to physician payment cuts;
Issues related to prior authorization in Medicare Advantage;
CMS Guidance on the Impact of the End of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency and National Emergency;
S. 2764 / H.R. 5391, Protecting Patient Access to Cancer and Complex Therapies Act of 2023
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
2nd Quarter, 2023
In Q2, Avenue Solutions lobbied for Digestive Health Physicians Association, Inc. , earning $70,000. The report was filed on July 19, 2023.
Original Filing: 301483941.xml
Lobbying Issues
Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 - Part B drug negotiation and impact on physician reimbursement;
Telehealth extension;
Part B drug reimbursement;
Issues related to site neutral payments;
Issues related to healthcare access, quality and costs;
Issues related to healthcare transparency and consolidation;
Issues related to Medical Economic Index (MEI) in the 2023 Physician Fee Schedule Rule;
H.R. 2474, Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act;
H.R. 3561, PATIENT Act of 2023;
H.R. 3284, Providers and Payers COMPETE Act;
Issues related to physician payment cuts;
Issues related to prior authorization in Medicare Advantage;
CMS Guidance on the Impact of the End of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency and National Emergency
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
1st Quarter, 2023
In Q1, Avenue Solutions lobbied for Digestive Health Physicians Association, Inc. , earning $70,000. The report was filed on April 20, 2023.
Original Filing: 301464149.xml
Lobbying Issues
Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 - Part B drug negotiation and impact on physician reimbursement;
Telehealth extension;
Part B drug reimbursement;
Issues related to site neutral payments;
CMS Guidance on the Impact of the End of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency and National Emergency;
Issues related to physician payment cuts
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
H.J.Res.7, terminating the national emergency related to the COVID-19 pandemic;
Implementation of the No Surprises Act (P.L. 116-260)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
4th Quarter, 2022
In Q4, Avenue Solutions lobbied for Digestive Health Physicians Association, Inc. , earning $70,000. The report was filed on Jan. 20, 2023.
Original Filing: 301439597.xml
Lobbying Issues
Telehealth issues related to COVID-19;
Part B drug reimbursement;
Issues related to site neutral payments
H.R. 8800, Supporting Medicare Providers Act of 2022;
Issues related to physician payment cuts;
H.R. 3173/S. 3018, Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2022;
CY 2023 Medicare Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System and Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment System Final Rule with Comment Period CMS 1772-FC
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 8800, Supporting Medicare Providers Act of 2022;
Issues related to physician payment cuts, including APM bonuses;
Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 - Part B drug negotiation and impact on physician reimbursement;
H.R. 2617, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 - increasing Medicare Physician Fee Schedule payments and extending all Medicare telehealth flexibilities extended in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022 through December 31, 2024;
Health disparities;
Issues related to the Public Health Emergency;
S. 368/H.R. 1332, Telehealth Modernization Act;
H.R. 7007, COVID Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2022;
Issues related to the implementation of the No Surprises Act;
H.R. 2163/S. 464, Safe Step Act of 2021;
S. 4293, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2022
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
3rd Quarter, 2022
In Q3, Avenue Solutions lobbied for Digestive Health Physicians Association, Inc. , earning $70,000. The report was filed on Oct. 20, 2022.
Original Filing: 301413154.xml
Lobbying Issues
Continued monitoring of Provider Relief Fund Reporting Portal;
Telehealth issues related to COVID-19;
Part B drug reimbursement;
Issues related to site neutral payments
H.R. 8800, Supporting Medicare Providers Act of 2022;
Issues related to physician payment cuts;
H.R. 3173/S. 3018, Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2022
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 8800, Supporting Medicare Providers Act of 2022;
Issues related to physician payment cuts, including APM bonuses;
Issues related to H.R. 5376, Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (now PL 117-169) and implementation;
Issues related to the Continuing Resolution, H.R.6833;
Health disparities;
Issues related to the Public Health Emergency;
S. 368/H.R. 1332, Telehealth Modernization Act;
H.R. 7007, COVID Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2022;
Issues related to the implementation of the No Surprises Act;
Issues related to the FY 2023 President's Budget;
H.R. 2163/S. 464, Safe Step Act of 2021;
S. 4293, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2022
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
2nd Quarter, 2022
In Q2, Avenue Solutions lobbied for Digestive Health Physicians Association, Inc. , earning $70,000. The report was filed on July 20, 2022.
Original Filing: 301391887.xml
Lobbying Issues
Continued monitoring of Provider Relief Fund Reporting Portal;
Telehealth issues related to COVID-19;
Part B drug reimbursement;
Issues related to site neutral payments
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Health disparities;
Monitor possible healthcare policies in upcoming reconciliation package including: making ACA tax credits/subsidies permanent, addressing Medicaid coverage gap, expanding home and community based services, prescription drug reform;
H.R. 5376, Build Back Better;
Issues related to the Public Health Emergency;
S. 368/H.R. 1332, Telehealth Modernization Act;
H.R. 7007, COVID Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2022;
Issues related to the implementation of the No Surprises Act;
Issues related to the FY 2023 Presidents Budget;
H.R. 2163/S. 464, Safe Step Act of 2021;
S. 4293, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2022
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
1st Quarter, 2022
In Q1, Avenue Solutions lobbied for Digestive Health Physicians Association, Inc. , earning $70,000. The report was filed on April 20, 2022.
Original Filing: 301370903.xml
Lobbying Issues
Implementation of American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (PL 117-2);
Continued monitoring of Provider Relief Fund Reporting Portal;
Extension of the Medicare Sequester;
S. 748, Medicare Sequester Relief Act;
Telehealth issues related to COVID-19;
Part B drug reimbursement
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Health disparities;
Monitor possible healthcare policies in upcoming reconciliation package including: making ACA tax credits/subsidies permanent, addressing Medicaid coverage gap, expanding home and community based services, prescription drug reform;
H.R. 5376, Build Back Better;
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022 (PL 117-103);
Issues related to the Public Health Emergency;
S. 368/H.R. 1332, Telehealth Modernization Act;
H.R. 7007, COVID Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2022;
Issues related to the implementation of the No Surprises Act;
Issues related to the FY 2023 Presidents Budget
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
4th Quarter, 2021
In Q4, Avenue Solutions lobbied for Digestive Health Physicians Association, Inc. , earning $70,000. The report was filed on Jan. 19, 2022.
Original Filing: 301329771.xml
Lobbying Issues
Implementation of American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (PL 117-2);
Continued monitoring of Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (PL 116-260);
Continued monitoring of Provider Relief Fund Reporting Portal;
Extension of the Medicare Sequester;
S. 748, Medicare Sequester Relief Act;
Telehealth Expansion Act;
Telehealth issues related to COVID-19;
S. 150/H.R. 2166, Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021;
Continued monitoring of Final CMS rule Modernizing and Clarifying the Physician Self-Referral Regulations;
Issues related to evaluation and management (E&M) cuts contained in the CY2021 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) Proposed Rule;
H.R. 1999, To delay and offset the sequester under the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of2010 as a result of the enactment of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, and for other purposes;
Proposed repeal of the CMS Rule on Most Favored Nation Model;
Delay of the Rebate Rule;
Issues related to 2020 MIPS score;
Part B drug reimbursement;
CMS Final Rule - Medicare Program: CY 2022 Payment Policies under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part B Payment Policies; Medicare Shared Savings Program Requirements; etc. (11/2);
CY 2022 Medicare Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System and Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment System Final Rule (CMS-1753FC);
PL-117-71 Protecting Medicare and American Families from Sequester Cuts Act - specifically: 6 months relief from 2% Medicare sequester, 4% statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act, 1 year relief of physician conversion factor cuts, 1 year delay of clinical lab (PAMA) cuts, delay of radiation oncology demo
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Health disparities;
Implementation of American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (PL 117-2);
Monitor possible healthcare policies in upcoming reconciliation package including: making ACA tax credits/subsidies permanent, adding Medicare enhancements/supplemental benefits (hearing, dental, vision), addressing Medicaid coverage gap, expanding home and community based services, prescription drug reform;
H.R. 5376, Build Back Better;
PL 117-58 - Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (BIF) - issues related to rebate rule delay, repurposed Provider Relief Funds, Medicare savings from single source vial size drug policy and extension of mandatory sequester)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
3rd Quarter, 2021
In Q3, Avenue Solutions lobbied for Digestive Health Physicians Association, Inc. , earning $70,000. The report was filed on Oct. 20, 2021.
Original Filing: 301313437.xml
Lobbying Issues
Implementation of American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (PL 117-2);
Continued monitoring of Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (PL 116-260);
Continued monitoring of Provider Relief Fund Reporting Portal;
Extension of the Medicare Sequester;
H.R. 1868, To prevent across-the-board direct spending cuts, and for other purposes;
S. 748, Medicare Sequester Relief Act;
Telehealth Expansion Act;
Telehealth issues related to COVID-19;
S. 150/H.R. 2166, Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021;
Continued monitoring of Final CMS rule Modernizing and Clarifying the Physician Self-Referral Regulations;
Issues related to evaluation and management (E&M) cuts contained in the CY2021 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) Proposed Rule;
H.R. 1999, To delay and offset the sequester under the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010 as a result of the enactment of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, and for other purposes;
Proposed repeal of the CMS Rule on Most Favored Nation Model;
Delay of the Rebate Rule
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Health disparities;
Implementation of American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (PL 117-2);
Monitor possible healthcare policies in upcoming reconciliation package including: making ACA tax credits/subsidies permanent, adding Medicare enhancements/supplemental benefits (hearing, dental, vision), addressing Medicaid coverage gap, expanding home and community based services, prescription drug reform;
H.R. 5376, Build Back Better
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
2nd Quarter, 2021
In Q2, Avenue Solutions lobbied for Digestive Health Physicians Association, Inc. , earning $70,000. The report was filed on July 20, 2021.
Original Filing: 301289556.xml
Lobbying Issues
Implementation of American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (PL 117-2);
Continued monitoring of Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (PL 116-260);
Continued monitoring of Provider Relief Fund Reporting Portal;
Extension of the Medicare Sequester;
H.R. 1868, To prevent across-the-board direct spending cuts, and for other purposes;
S. 748, Medicare Sequester Relief Act;
Telehealth Expansion Act;
Telehealth issues related to COVID-19;
S. 150/H.R. 2166, Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021;
Continued monitoring of Final CMS rule Modernizing and Clarifying the Physician Self-Referral Regulations
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Health disparities;
Implementation of American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (PL 117-2);
Possible healthcare policies in upcoming reconciliation package including: making ACA tax credits/subsidies permanent, adding Medicare enhancements/supplemental benefits (hearing, dental, vision), addressing Medicaid coverage gap, expanding home and community based services;
Senate HELP and Energy & Commerce Public Option RFI
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
1st Quarter, 2021
In Q1, Avenue Solutions lobbied for Digestive Health Physicians Association, Inc. , earning $70,000. The report was filed on April 20, 2021.
Original Filing: 301261610.xml
Lobbying Issues
Continued monitoring of Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (PL 116-260);
Extension of the Medicare Sequester;
H.R. 1868, To prevent across-the-board direct spending cuts, and for other purposes;
S. 748, Medicare Sequester Relief Act;
Telehealth Expansion Act;
Telehealth issues related to COVID-19;
S. 150/H.R. 2166, Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021;
H.R. 1799, The PPP Extension Act of 2021;
Continued monitoring of Final CMS rule Modernizing and Clarifying the Physician Self-Referral Regulations;
Continued monitoring of Final HHS/OIG rule on Fraud and Abuse; Revisions to Safe Harbors Under the Anti-Kickback Statute, and Civil Monetary Penalty Rules Regarding Beneficiary Inducements
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Health disparities;
H.R. 1319, American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (PL 117-2)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
4th Quarter, 2020
In Q4, Avenue Solutions lobbied for Digestive Health Physicians Association, Inc. , earning $60,000. The report was filed on Jan. 21, 2021.
Original Filing: 301243706.xml
Lobbying Issues
Stark Law modernization;
S. 966, Medicare Care Coordination Improvement Act of 2019;
H.R. 2282, Medicare Care Coordination Improvement Act of 2019;
Monitor implementation of Section 603 of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 and site neutral policies;
Issues related to Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPR) on International Pricing Index (IPI) and Part B reforms;
S. 1895, Lower Health Care Costs Act;
H.R. 3, Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act;
S. 1531; Stopping The Outrageous Practice of Surprise Medical Bills Act of 2019;
H.R. 3630, No Surprises Act;
H.R. 3502, Protecting People From Surprise Medical Bills Act;
H.R. 861, End Surprise Billing Act of 2019;
S. 668/H.R. 1570, Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act of 2019;
S. 2543, Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019;
H.R. 925, The Heroes Act;
H.R. 8337, Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021 and Other Extensions Act, Public Law 116-159;
S 4230, Telehealth Expansion Act of 2020;
S.3750/HR 6837, Medicare Accelerated and Advance Payments Improvement Act of 2020;
Issues related to evaluation and management (E&M) cuts contained in the CY2021 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) Proposed Rule;
Extension of the Medicare Sequester;
H.R. 133, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (Public Law 116-260)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
S. 3559/H.R. 6365, A bill to provide emergency financial assistance to rural health care facilities and providers impacted by the COVID-19 emergency
Continued monitoring of implementation of Public Law 116-123, Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020;
Continued monitoring of implementation of Public Law 116-127, Families First Coronavirus Response Act;
Continued monitoring of implementation of Public Law 116-136, CARES Act - proposals related to physician and provider relief;
H.R. 6800, The Heroes Act (including Medicare Accelerated Payment program, increased FMAP payments, COBRA coverage, increased funding for HHS Provider Fund, changes to the Paycheck Protection Program, medical liability reform);
H.R. 925, The Heroes Act;
Telehealth issues related to COVID-19;
Health disparities;
H.R. 133, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (Public Law 116-260)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
3rd Quarter, 2020
In Q3, Avenue Solutions lobbied for Digestive Health Physicians Association, Inc. , earning $60,000. The report was filed on Oct. 20, 2020.
Original Filing: 301222714.xml
Lobbying Issues
Stark Law modernization;
S. 966, Medicare Care Coordination Improvement Act of 2019;
H.R. 2282, Medicare Care Coordination Improvement Act of 2019;
Monitor implementation of Section 603 of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 and site neutral policies;
Issues related to Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPR) on International Pricing Index (IPI) and Part B reforms;
S. 1895, Lower Health Care Costs Act;
H.R. 3, Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act;
S. 1531; Stopping The Outrageous Practice of Surprise Medical Bills Act of 2019;
H.R. 3630, No Surprises Act;
H.R. 3502, Protecting People From Surprise Medical Bills Act;
H.R. 861, End Surprise Billing Act of 2019;
S. 668/H.R. 1570, Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act of 2019;
S. 2543, Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019;
H.R. 925, The Heroes Act;
H.R. 8337, Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021 and Other Extensions Act, Public Law 116-159;
S 4230, Telehealth Expansion Act of 2020;
S.3750/HR 6837, Medicare Accelerated and Advance Payments Improvement Act of 2020;
Issues related to evaluation and management (E&M) cuts contained in the CY2021 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) Proposed Rule
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
S. 3559/H.R. 6365, A bill to provide emergency financial assistance to rural health care facilities and providers impacted by the COVID-19 emergency
Continued monitoring of implementation of Public Law 116-123, Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020;
Continued monitoring of implementation of Public Law 116-127, Families First Coronavirus Response Act;
Continued monitoring of implementation of Public Law 116-136, CARES Act - proposals related to physician and provider relief;
H.R. 6800, The Heroes Act (including Medicare Accelerated Payment program, increased FMAP payments, COBRA coverage, increased funding for HHS Provider Fund, changes to the Paycheck Protection Program, medical liability reform);
H.R. 925, The Heroes Act;
Telehealth issues related to COVID-19;
Health disparities
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
2nd Quarter, 2020
In Q2, Avenue Solutions lobbied for Digestive Health Physicians Association, Inc. , earning $60,000. The report was filed on July 20, 2020.
Original Filing: 301201222.xml
Lobbying Issues
Stark Law modernization;
S. 966, Medicare Care Coordination Improvement Act of 2019;
H.R. 2282, Medicare Care Coordination Improvement Act of 2019;
Monitor implementation of Section 603 of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 and site neutral policies;
Issues related to Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPR) on International Pricing Index (IPI) and Part B reforms;
S. 1895, Lower Health Care Costs Act;
H.R. 3, Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act;
S. 1531; Stopping The Outrageous Practice of Surprise Medical Bills Act of 2019;
H.R. 3630, No Surprises Act;
H.R. 3502, Protecting People From Surprise Medical Bills Act;
H.R. 861, End Surprise Billing Act of 2019;
S. 668/H.R. 1570, Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act of 2019;
S. 2543, Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
S. 3559/H.R. 6365, A bill to provide emergency financial assistance to rural health care facilities and providers impacted by the COVID-19 emergency
Continued monitoring of implementation of Public Law 116-123, Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020;
Continued monitoring of implementation of Public Law 116-127, Families First Coronavirus Response Act;
Continued monitoring of implementation of Public Law 116-136, CARES Act - proposals related to physician and provider relief;
H.R, 6800, HEROES Act (including Medicare Accelerated Payment program, increased FMAP payments, COBRA coverage, increased funding for HHS Provider Fund, changes to the Paycheck Protection Program, medical liability reform);
Telehealth issues related to COVID-19;
Health disparities
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
1st Quarter, 2020
In Q1, Avenue Solutions lobbied for Digestive Health Physicians Association, Inc. , earning $60,000. The report was filed on April 17, 2020.
Original Filing: 301170045.xml
Lobbying Issues
Stark Law modernization;
S. 966, Medicare Care Coordination Improvement Act of 2019;
H.R. 2282, Medicare Care Coordination Improvement Act of 2019;
Monitor implementation of section 603 of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 and site neutral policies;
Issues related to Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPR) on International Pricing Index (IPI) and Part B reforms;
S. 1895, Lower Health Care Costs Act;
H.R. 3, Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act;
S. 1531; Stopping The Outrageous Practice of Surprise Medical Bills Act of 2019;
H.R. 3630, No Surprises Act;
H.R. 3502, Protecting People From Surprise Medical Bills Act;
H.R. 861, End Surprise Billing Act of 2019;
S. 668/H.R. 1570, Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act of 2019;
S. 2543, Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 748 (Public Law 116-136), CARES Act - proposals related to SBA loans for physicians, providers and small businesses
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 6074 (Public Law 116-123) - Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020;
H.R. 6201 (Public Law 116-127) - Families First Coronavirus Response Act;
H.R. 748 (Public Law 116-136), CARES Act - proposals related to physician and provider relief;
S. 3559/H.R. 6365, A bill to provide emergency financial assistance to rural health care facilities and providers impacted by the COVID-19 emergency
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
4th Quarter, 2019
In Q4, Avenue Solutions lobbied for Digestive Health Physicians Association, Inc. , earning $60,000. The report was filed on Jan. 18, 2020.
Original Filing: 301120908.xml
Lobbying Issues
Stark Law modernization;
S. 966, Medicare Care Coordination Improvement Act of 2019;
H.R. 2282, Medicare Care Coordination Improvement Act of 2019;
Monitor implementation of section 603 of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 and site neutral policies;
Issues related to Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPR) on International Pricing Index (IPI) and Part B reforms;
S. 1895, Lower Health Care Costs Act;
S. 1531; Stopping The Outrageous Practice of Surprise Medical Bills Act of 2019;
H.R. 3630, No Surprises Act;
H.R. 3502, Protecting People From Surprise Medical Bills Act;
H.R. 861, End Surprise Billing Act of 2019;
S. 668/H.R. 1570, Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act of 2019;
S. 2543, Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019;
H.R. 1865, Consolidated Domestic and International Assistance Bill
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
3rd Quarter, 2019
In Q3, Avenue Solutions lobbied for Digestive Health Physicians Association, Inc. , earning $60,000. The report was filed on Oct. 17, 2019.
Original Filing: 301068893.xml
Lobbying Issues
Stark Law modernization;
S. 966, Medicare Care Coordination Improvement Act of 2019;
H.R. 2282, Medicare Care Coordination Improvement Act of 2019;
Monitor implementation of section 603 of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 and site neutral policies;
Issues related to Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPR) on International Pricing Index (IPI) and Part B reforms;
S. 1895, Lower Health Care Costs Act;
S. 1531; Stopping The Outrageous Practice of Surprise Medical Bills Act of 2019;
H.R. 3630, No Surprises Act;
H.R. 3502, Protecting People From Surprise Medical Bills Act;
H.R. 861, End Surprise Billing Act of 2019;
S. 668/H.R. 1570, Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act of 2019
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
2nd Quarter, 2019
In Q2, Avenue Solutions lobbied for Digestive Health Physicians Association, Inc. , earning $60,000. The report was filed on July 19, 2019.
Original Filing: 301052623.xml
Lobbying Issues
Stark Law modernization;
S. 966, Medicare Care Coordination Improvement Act of 2019;
H.R. 2282, To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to modernize the physician self-referral prohibitions to promote care coordination in the merit-based incentive payment system and to facilitate physician practice participation in alternative payment models under the Medicare program, and for other purposes;
MACRA implementation;
Monitor implementation of section 603 of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 and site neutral policies;
Issues related to Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPR) on International Pricing Index (IPI) and Part B reforms;
S. 1895, Lower Health Care Costs Act;
S. 1531; Stopping The Outrageous Practice of Surprise Medical Bills Act of 2019;
H.R. 3630, No Surprises Act;
H.R. 3502, Protecting People From Surprise Medical Bills Act;
H.R. 861, End Surprise Billing Act of 2019
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
1st Quarter, 2019
In Q1, Avenue Solutions lobbied for Digestive Health Physicians Association, Inc. , earning $60,000. The report was filed on April 19, 2019.
Original Filing: 301031096.xml
Lobbying Issues
Stark Law modernization;
S. 966, Medicare Care Coordination Improvement Act of 2019;
H.R. 2282, To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to modernize the physician self-referral prohibitions to promote care coordination in the merit-based incentive payment system and to facilitate physician practice participation in alternative payment models under the Medicare program, and for other purposes;
MACRA implementation;
Monitor implementation of section 603 of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 and site neutral policies;
Issues related to Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPR) on International Pricing Index (IPI) and Part B reforms
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
4th Quarter, 2018
In Q4, Avenue Solutions lobbied for Digestive Health Physicians Association, Inc. , earning $60,000. The report was filed on Jan. 21, 2019.
Original Filing: 301012060.xml
Lobbying Issues
Stark Law modernization;
S. 2051 / H.R. 4206, The Medicare Care Coordination Improvement Act of 2017;
MACRA implementation;
S. 479 / H.R. 1017, Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act;
Monitor implementation of section 603 of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 and site neutral policies
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
3rd Quarter, 2018
In Q3, Avenue Solutions lobbied for Digestive Health Physicians Association, Inc. , earning $60,000. The report was filed on Oct. 19, 2018.
Original Filing: 300990438.xml
Lobbying Issues
Stark Law modernization;
S. 2051 / H.R. 4206, The Medicare Care Coordination Improvement Act of 2017;
MACRA implementation;
S. 479 / H.R. 1017, Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act;
Monitor implementation of section 603 of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 and site neutral policies
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
2nd Quarter, 2018
In Q2, Avenue Solutions lobbied for Digestive Health Physicians Association, Inc. , earning $60,000. The report was filed on July 19, 2018.
Original Filing: 300970526.xml
Lobbying Issues
Stark Law modernization;
S. 2051 / H.R. 4206, The Medicare Care Coordination Improvement Act of 2017;
MACRA implementation;
S. 479 / H.R. 1017, Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
1st Quarter, 2018
In Q1, Avenue Solutions lobbied for Digestive Health Physicians Association, Inc. , earning $60,000. The report was filed on April 19, 2018.
Original Filing: 300951105.xml
Lobbying Issues
Stark Law modernization;
S. 2051 / H.R. 4206, The Medicare Care Coordination Improvement Act of 2017;
MACRA implementation;
S. 479 / H.R. 1017, Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
4th Quarter, 2017
In Q4, Avenue Solutions lobbied for Digestive Health Physicians Association, Inc. , earning $60,000. The report was filed on Jan. 22, 2018.
Original Filing: 300936310.xml
Lobbying Issues
Stark Law modernization;
MACRA implementation;
S. 479 / H.R. 1017, Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
3rd Quarter, 2017
In Q3, Avenue Solutions lobbied for Digestive Health Physicians Association, Inc. , earning $60,000. The report was filed on Oct. 17, 2017.
Original Filing: 300905444.xml
Lobbying Issues
Stark Law modernization;
MACRA implementation;
S. 479 / H.R. 1017, Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
2nd Quarter, 2017
In Q2, Avenue Solutions lobbied for Digestive Health Physicians Association, Inc. , earning $60,000. The report was filed on July 19, 2017.
Original Filing: 300888597.xml
Lobbying Issues
Stark Law modernization;
MACRA implementation;
MedPAC policies related to the payment of Medicare Part B drugs;
S. 479 / H.R. 1017, Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
1st Quarter, 2017
In Q1, Avenue Solutions lobbied for Digestive Health Physicians Association, Inc. , earning $60,000. The report was filed on April 20, 2017.
Original Filing: 300874742.xml
Lobbying Issues
Stark Law modernization;
MACRA implementation;
MedPAC policies related to the payment of Medicare Part B drugs;
S. 479 / H.R. 1017, Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 1628, American Health Care Act of 2017
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
4th Quarter, 2016
In Q4, Avenue Solutions lobbied for Digestive Health Physicians Association, Inc. , earning $60,000. The report was filed on Jan. 23, 2017.
Original Filing: 300856295.xml
Lobbying Issues
Stark Law modernization;
Colonoscopy/endoscopy reimbursement issues;
S. 624/H.R. 1220, Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act;
S. 1079/H.R. 2035, SCREEN Act;
MACRA implementation;
CMS/CMMI Medicare Part B Drug Payment Model
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
3rd Quarter, 2016
In Q3, Avenue Solutions lobbied for Digestive Health Physicians Association, Inc. , earning $60,000. The report was filed on Oct. 20, 2016.
Original Filing: 300837016.xml
Lobbying Issues
Stark Law modernization;
Colonoscopy/endoscopy reimbursement issues;
S. 624/H.R. 1220, Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act;
S. 1079/H.R. 2035, SCREEN Act;
MACRA rule;
CMS/CMMI Medicare Part B Drug Payment Model
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
2nd Quarter, 2016
In Q2, Avenue Solutions lobbied for Digestive Health Physicians Association, Inc. , earning $60,000. The report was filed on July 19, 2016.
Original Filing: 300814262.xml
Lobbying Issues
Stark Law modernization;
Colonoscopy/endoscopy reimbursement issues;
S. 624/H.R. 1220, Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act;
S. 1079/H.R. 2035, SCREEN Act;
MACRA rule;
CMS/CMMI Medicare Part B Drug Payment Model
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
1st Quarter, 2016
In Q1, Avenue Solutions lobbied for Digestive Health Physicians Association, Inc. , earning $60,000. The report was filed on April 20, 2016.
Original Filing: 300799740.xml
Lobbying Issues
Stark Law modernization;
Colonoscopy/endoscopy reimbursement issues;
S. 624/H.R. 1220, Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act;
S. 1079/H.R. 2035, SCREEN Act;
MACRA implementation;
CMS/CMMI Medicare Part B Drug Payment Model
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
4th Quarter, 2015
In Q4, Avenue Solutions lobbied for Digestive Health Physicians Association, Inc. , earning $50,000. The report was filed on Jan. 20, 2016.
Original Filing: 300778946.xml
Lobbying Issues
issues related to in-office ancillary services exception;
colonoscopy/endoscopy reimbursement issues;
S. 624/H.R. 1220, Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act;
S. 1079/H.R. 2035, SCREEN Act;
MACRA implementation;
cuts to colonoscopy contained in CMS's Medicare Physician Fee Schedule proposed rule;
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
3rd Quarter, 2015
In Q3, Avenue Solutions lobbied for Digestive Health Physicians Association, Inc. , earning $50,000. The report was filed on Oct. 20, 2015.
Original Filing: 300763133.xml
Lobbying Issues
issues related to in-office ancillary services exception;
colonoscopy reimbursement cuts contained in Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule for 2016;
S. 624/H.R. 1220, Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act;
S. 1079/H.R. 2035, SCREEN Act;
S. 1347/H.R. 887, Electronic Health Fairness Act
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
2nd Quarter, 2015
In Q2, Avenue Solutions lobbied for Digestive Health Physicians Association, Inc. , earning $50,000. The report was filed on July 17, 2015.
Original Filing: 300738003.xml
Lobbying Issues
Issues related to in-office ancillary services exception;
colonoscopy/endoscopy reimbursement issues;
appropriate use criteria for medical imaging;
SGR repeal - H.R. 2, Medicare Access & CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015;
S. 624/H.R. 1220, Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
1st Quarter, 2015
In Q1, Avenue Solutions lobbied for Digestive Health Physicians Association, Inc. , earning $50,000. The report was filed on April 20, 2015.
Original Filing: 300723767.xml
Lobbying Issues
Issues related to in-office ancillary services exception;
colonoscopy/endoscopy reimbursement issues;
appropriate use criteria for medical imaging;
SGR repeal - H.R. 2, Medicare Access & CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015;
S. 624, Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
4th Quarter, 2014
In Q4, Avenue Solutions lobbied for Digestive Health Physicians Association, Inc. , earning $30,000. The report was filed on Jan. 20, 2015.
Original Filing: 300707796.xml
Lobbying Issues
Issues related to in office ancillary services exception;
colonoscopy/endoscopy reimbursement issues;
H.R. 2914, Promoting Integrity in Medicare Act of 2013;
S. 2348/H.R. 1070, Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act of 2014;
appropriate use criteria for medical imaging;
ICD-10 delay;
issues in the CY2015 CMS Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule related to transparency in misvalued codes and the inclusion of anesthesia in colonoscopy screenings
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
3rd Quarter, 2014
In Q3, Avenue Solutions lobbied for Digestive Health Physicians Association, Inc. , earning $20,000. The report was filed on Oct. 18, 2014.
Original Filing: 300681833.xml
Lobbying Issues
Issues related to in office ancillary services exception;
colonoscopy/endoscopy reimbursement issues;
H.R. 2914, Promoting Integrity in Medicare Act of 2013;
S. 2348/H.R. 1070, Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act of 2014;
appropriate use criteria for medical imaging
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
2nd Quarter, 2014
In Q2, Avenue Solutions lobbied for Digestive Health Physicians Association, Inc. , earning $20,000. The report was filed on July 20, 2014.
Original Filing: 300663796.xml
Lobbying Issues
Issues related to in office ancillary services exception;
colon cancer prevention;
H.R. 2914, Promoting Integrity in Medicare Act of 2013;
H.R. 4302, Protecting Access to Medicare Act of 2014, issues related to physician reimbursement under Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) and appropriate use criteria policy;
S. 2110, Medicare SGR Repeal and Beneficiary Access Improvement Act of 2014, issues related to physician reimbursement under Sustainable Growth rate (SGR) and appropriate use criteria policy;
Implementation of ICD-10 diagnosis codes
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
1st Quarter, 2014
In Q1, Avenue Solutions lobbied for Digestive Health Physicians Association, Inc. , earning $20,000. The report was filed on April 21, 2014.
Original Filing: 300646002.xml
Lobbying Issues
Issues related to in office ancillary services exception;
H.R. 4302, Protecting Access to Medicare Act of 2014, issues related to physician reimbursement under Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) and appropriate use criteria policy;
S. 2110, Medicare SGR Repeal and Beneficiary Access Improvement Act of 2014, issues related to physician reimbursement under Sustainable Growth rate (SGR) and appropriate use criteria policy;
Implementation of ICD-10 diagnosis codes
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Source: Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives and Secretary of the Senate
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