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Blue Cross Blue Shield Association

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Avenue Solutions

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Healthcare affordability platform; Issues related to insulin out of pocket costs; S. 954, Affordable Insulin Now Act of 2023; S. 1269, INSULIN Act of 2023; Expiring healthcare extenders; S. 1339, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform Act; 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); Issues related to CHANGE cyber attack; Issues related to cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and healthcare data privacy
Issues related to Medicare provider directories; Issues related to healthcare access, quality and costs; Issues related to healthcare transparency and consolidation; Issues related to Medicare Advantage marketing practices; Issues related to site neutral payments; Senate Finance Committees Better Mental Health Care, Lower Cost Drugs and Extenders Act (Discussion Draft); S. 2973, Modernizing and Ensuring PBM Accountability (MEPA) Ac; H.R. 5378, Lower Costs, More Transparency Act; Issues related to CHANGE cyber attack; Calendar Year (CY) 2025 Rate Announcement for the Medicare Advantage (MA) and Medicare Part D Prescription Drug (Part D) Programs (Rate Notice)

Duration: November 1, 2007 to present

General Issues: Health Issues, Medicare/Medicaid, Insurance, Taxation/Internal Revenue Code, Budget/Appropriations, Pharmacy, Trade (Domestic & Foreign)

Spending: about $5,101,000 (But it's complicated. Here's why.)

Agencies lobbied since 2007: U.S. Senate, House of Representatives, Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), U.S. Senate,, Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS),, Labor - Dept of (DOL), Executive Office of the President (EOP),, Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), White House Office, Y Y

Bills mentioned

S.870: Creating High-Quality Results and Outcomes Necessary to Improve Chronic...

Sponsor: Orrin G. Hatch (R-Utah)

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

Sponsor: Diane Black (R-Tenn.)

S.1462: Marketplace Certainty Act

Sponsor: Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.)

S.1354: Individual Health Insurance Marketplace Improvement Act

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

S.1201: Health Care Options for All Act

Sponsor: Claire McCaskill (D-Mo.)

H.R.706: Plan Verification and Fairness Act of 2017

Sponsor: Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.)

H.R.708: State Age Rating Flexibility Act of 2017

Sponsor: Larry Bucshon (R-Ind.)

H.R.710: Health Coverage State Flexibility Act of 2017

Sponsor: Bill Flores (R-Texas)

H.R.1121: Pre-existing Conditions Protection Act of 2017

Sponsor: Greg Walden (R-Ore.)

H.R.1101: Small Business Health Fairness Act of 2017

Sponsor: Sam Johnson (R-Texas)

H.R.953: Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act of 2015

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

S.524: Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act of 2016

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

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

Sponsor: Tim Murphy (R-Pa.)

S.1945: Mental Health Reform Act of 2015

Sponsor: Bill Cassidy (R-La.)

H.R.6: 21st Century Cures Act

Sponsor: Fred Upton (R-Mich.)

H.R.5324: Health Savings Account Expansion Act of 2016

Sponsor: David A. Brat (R-Va.)

S.1697: Small Business Healthcare Relief Act

Sponsor: Charles E. Grassley (R-Iowa)

H.R.2911: Small Business Healthcare Relief Act

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

H.R.2029: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016

Sponsor: Charlie Dent (R-Pa.)

H.R.1624: Protecting Affordable Coverage for Employees Act

Sponsor: Brett Guthrie (R-Ky.)

S.1099: PACE Act

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

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

Sponsor: Michael C. Burgess (R-Texas)

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

Sponsor: Joe Pitts (R-Pa.)

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

Sponsor: Ron Wyden (D-Ore.)

H.R.4: Comprehensive 1099 Taxpayer Protection and Repayment of Exchange Subsidy...

Sponsor: Dan Lungren (R-Calif.)

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

Sponsor: John Lewis (D-Ga.)

S.1490: Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2009

Sponsor: Patrick J. Leahy (D-Vt.)

S.3078: Health Insurance Rate Authority Act of 2010

Sponsor: Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.)

H.R.4213: Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2010

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

H.R.4757: Health Insurance Rate Authority Act of 2010

Sponsor: Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.)

S.1681: Health Insurance Industry Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2009

Sponsor: Patrick J. Leahy (D-Vt.)

H.R.3596: Health Insurance Industry Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2009

Sponsor: John Conyers Jr. (D-Mich.)

H.R.1583: Insurance Industry Competition Act of 2009

Sponsor: Peter A. DeFazio (D-Ore.)

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

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

H.R.4691: Temporary Extension Act of 2010

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

S.CON.RES.60: An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget...

Sponsor: Kent Conrad (D-N.D.)

H.R.3962: Preservation of Access to Care for Medicare Beneficiaries and Pension...

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

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

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

S.3217: Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010

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

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

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

H.R.4851: Continuing Extension Act of 2010

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

S.139: Data Breach Notification Act

Sponsor: Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.)

S.1213: Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Act of 2009

Sponsor: Max Baucus (D-Mont.)

S.1679: Affordable Health Choices Act

Sponsor: Tom Harkin (D-Iowa)

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

Sponsor: Max Baucus (D-Mont.)

H.R.1721: Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act

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

H.R.2360: SHOP Act

Sponsor: Ron Kind (D-Wis.)

S.391: Healthy Americans Act

Sponsor: Ron Wyden (D-Ore.)

S.697: Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act

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

S.979: SHOP Act

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

S.1177: Confidence in Long-Term Care Insurance Act of 2009

Sponsor: Herb Kohl (D-Wis.)

H.R.3961: An Act to extend expiring provisions of the USA PATRIOT Improvement and...

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

S.960: Medicare Early Access Act of 2009

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

S.1307: Medicare Specialty Care Improvement and Protection Act of 2009

Sponsor: Russ Feingold (D-Wis.)

S.1380: Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) Reform Act of 2009

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

H.R.1204: Community Pharmacy Fairness Act of 2009

Sponsor: Anthony Weiner (D-N.Y.)

H.R.1427: Promoting Innovation and Access to Life-Saving Medicine Act

Sponsor: Henry A. Waxman (D-Calif.)

H.R.1548: Pathway for Biosimilars Act

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

S.369: Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act

Sponsor: Herb Kohl (D-Wis.)

S.726: Promoting Innovation and Access to Life-Saving Medicine Act

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

S.1278: Consumers Health Care Act of 2009

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

S.179: Health Information Technology Act of 2009

Sponsor: Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.)

H.CON.RES.85: Setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government...

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

S.CON.RES.13: An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget...

Sponsor: Kent Conrad (D-N.D.)

H.R.2758: Medicare Specialty Care Improvement and Protection Act of 2009

Sponsor: Ron Kind (D-Wis.)

S.79: Healthy Businesses, Healthy Workers Reinsurance Act of 2009

Sponsor: John Kerry (D-Mass.)

S.93: Small Business Empowerment Act

Sponsor: Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio)

S.1050: Informed Consumer Choices in Health Care Act of 2009

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

H.R.1706: Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act of 2009

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

H.R.5918: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an investment tax...

Sponsor: Paul W. Hodes (D-N.H.)

S.2895: Oregon Eastside Forests Restoration, Old Growth Protection, and Jobs Act...

Sponsor: Ron Wyden (D-Ore.)

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

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

S.336: American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009

Sponsor: Daniel K. Inouye (D-Hawaii)

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

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

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

Sponsor: Max Baucus (D-Mont.)

H.R.4296: Medicare Electronic Medication and Safety Protection (E-MEDS) Act of 2007

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

S.2408: Medicare Electronic Medication and Safety Protection (E-MEDS) Act of 2007

Sponsor: John Kerry (D-Mass.)

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

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

H.R.5918: Small Business Health Options Program Act of 2008

Sponsor: John Barrow (D-Ga.)

S.334: Healthy Americans Act

Sponsor: Ron Wyden (D-Ore.)

S.1693: Wired for Health Care Quality Act

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

H.R.3800: Promoting Health Information Technology Act

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

H.R.5442: TRUST in Health Information Act of 2008

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

H.R.6444: Healthy Americans Act

Sponsor: Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-Fla.)

S.400: Michelle's Law

Sponsor: John E. Sununu (R-N.H.)

H.R.2851: Michelle's Law

Sponsor: Paul W. Hodes (D-N.H.)

H.R.6357: PRO(TECH)T Act of 2008

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

H.R.6898: Health-e Information Technology Act of 2008

Sponsor: Pete Stark (D-Calif.)

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

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

H.R.3801: Trade Adjustment Assistance Improvement Act

Sponsor: Adam Smith (D-Wash.)

S.1848: Trade and Globalization Adjustment Assistance Act of 2007

Sponsor: Max Baucus (D-Mont.)

S.691: Kidney Care Quality and Education Act of 2007

Sponsor: Kent Conrad (D-N.D.)

H.R.1193: Kidney Care Quality and Education Act of 2007

Sponsor: John Lewis (D-Ga.)

S.558: Mental Health Parity Act of 2007

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

S.358: Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2007

Sponsor: Olympia J. Snowe (R-Maine)

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

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

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

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

H.R.2184: Enhanced Health Care Value for All Act of 2007

Sponsor: Thomas H. Allen (D-Maine)

H.CON.RES.312: Revising the congressional budget for the United States Government for...

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

S.CON.RES.70: An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget...

Sponsor: Kent Conrad (D-N.D.)

H.R.971: Community Pharmacy Fairness Act of 2007

Sponsor: Anthony Weiner (D-N.Y.)

S.2161: Community Pharmacy Fairness Act of 2007

Sponsor: Johnny Isakson (R-Ga.)

S.618: Insurance Industry Competition Act of 2007

Sponsor: Patrick J. Leahy (D-Vt.)

H.R.1368: Personalized Health Information Act of 2007

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

S.1783: Ten Steps to Transform Health Care in America Act

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

H.R.2406: Healthcare Information Technology Enterprise Integration Act

Sponsor: Bart Gordon (D-Tenn.)

S.1019: Universal Health Care Choice and Access Act

Sponsor: Tom Coburn (R-Okla.)

H.R.3163: Healthy Americans Act

Sponsor: Brian Baird (D-Wash.)

S.2041: False Claims Act Correction Act of 2008

Sponsor: Charles E. Grassley (R-Iowa)

H.R.3043: Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and...

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

S.1710: Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and...

Sponsor: Tom Harkin (D-Iowa)

S.623: Access to Life-Saving Medicine Act

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

S.1835: Lower Premiums Through Reinsurance Act of 2017

Sponsor: Susan Collins (R-Maine)

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

Sponsor: Kevin Brady (R-Texas)

H.R.4666: Premium Relief Act of 2017

Sponsor: Ryan Costello (R-Pa.)

H.R.1892: Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018

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

H.R.1625: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018

Sponsor: Edward Royce (R-Calif.)

H.R.1384: Medicare for All Act of 2019

Sponsor: Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.)

S.1129: Medicare for All Act of 2019

Sponsor: Bernard Sanders (ID-Vt.)

H.R.1385: SAVE Act

Sponsor: Andy Kim (D-N.J.)

H.R.1386: ENROLL Act of 2019

Sponsor: Kathy Castor (D-Fla.)

H.R.987: Strengthening Health Care and Lowering Prescription Drug Costs Act

Sponsor: Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.)

H.R.1010: To provide that the rule entitled "Short-Term, Limited Duration...

Sponsor: Kathy Castor (D-Fla.)

H.R.986: Protecting Americans with Preexisting Conditions Act of 2019

Sponsor: Ann McLane Kuster (D-N.H.)

H.R.1425: Patient Protection and Affordable Care Enhancement Act

Sponsor: Angie Craig (D-Minn.)

S.1895: Lower Health Care Costs Act

Sponsor: Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.)

S.1531: STOP Surprise Medical Bills Act of 2019

Sponsor: Bill Cassidy (R-La.)

H.R.3630: No Surprises Act

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

H.R.3502: Protecting People From Surprise Medical Bills Act

Sponsor: Raul Ruiz (D-Calif.)

H.R.861: End Surprise Billing Act of 2019

Sponsor: Lloyd Doggett (D-Texas)

S.2543: Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019

Sponsor: Charles E. Grassley (R-Iowa)

S.2897: Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute Reauthorization Act

Sponsor: Mark Warner (D-Va.)

H.R.1865: Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020

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

H.R.2447: Jobs and Premium Protection Act

Sponsor: Anthony Brindisi (D-N.Y.)

H.R.1398: Health Insurance Tax Relief Act of 2019

Sponsor: Ami Bera (D-Calif.)

S.172: Health Insurance Tax Relief Act of 2019

Sponsor: Cory Gardner (R-Colo.)

H.R.3: Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act

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

H.R.6074: Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020

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

H.R.6201: Families First Coronavirus Response Act

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

H.R.748: CARES Act

Sponsor: Joe Courtney (D-Conn.)

H.R.6800: The Heroes Act

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

H.R.925: The Heroes Act

Sponsor: Mike Thompson (D-Calif.)

H.R.133: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021

Sponsor: Henry Cuellar (D-Texas)

H.R.1976: Medicare for All Act of 2021

Sponsor: Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.)

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

Sponsor: John Yarmuth (D-Ky.)

S.150: Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021

Sponsor: Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.)

H.R.2166: Ensuring Parity in MA and PACE for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021

Sponsor: Terri Sewell (D-Ala.)

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

Sponsor: John Yarmuth (D-Ky.)

S.748: Medicare Sequester Relief Act

Sponsor: Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.)

S.2210: Better Care Better Jobs Act

Sponsor: Bob Casey (D-Pa.)

H.R.5376: Inflation Reduction Act of 2022

Sponsor: John Yarmuth (D-Ky.)

S.3799: PREVENT Pandemics Act

Sponsor: Patty Murray (D-Wash.)

S.3700: Affordable Insulin Now Act

Sponsor: Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.)

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

Sponsor: Angie Craig (D-Minn.)

H.R.7007: COVID Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2022

Sponsor: Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.)

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

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

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

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

S.4348: FDASLA Act of 2022

Sponsor: Patty Murray (D-Wash.)

S.4293: Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2022

Sponsor: Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.)

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

Sponsor: Roger Marshall (R-Kan.)

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

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

H.R.8879: Inpatient Psychiatric Facility Improvement Act

Sponsor: Dwight Evans (D-Pa.)

H.R.8878: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure adequate...

Sponsor: Judy Chu (D-Calif.)

H.R.432: Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2021

Sponsor: Mike Thompson (D-Calif.)

H.R.8910: Behavioral Health Integration Awareness Act of 2022

Sponsor: Jason Smith (R-Mo.)

H.R.8884: Medicare Opioid Use Disorder Outreach Act

Sponsor: Mike Kelly (R-Pa.)

H.R.8890: Physician Wellness Program Act of 2022

Sponsor: Raul Ruiz (D-Calif.)

H.R.8908: Fighting Stimulant and other Substance Use Disorders Act

Sponsor: Ron Estes (R-Kansas)

H.R.8891: No Surprises for Survivors Act of 2022

Sponsor: Linda T. Sánchez (D-Calif.)

H.R.8885: Better Health Care Directories Act

Sponsor: Dan Kildee (D-Mich.)

H.R.8886: Promoting Clarity in Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Treatment Act

Sponsor: Gwen Moore (D-Wis.)

H.R.8892: Access to Mental Health Services Act

Sponsor: Terri Sewell (D-Ala.)

H.R.8881: Mental Health Transparency Act

Sponsor: Steven Horsford (D-Nev.)

H.R.8889: RICE Act

Sponsor: Stacey Plaskett (D-Virgin Islands)

H.R.2617: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023

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

H.J.RES.7: Relating to a national emergency declared by the President on March 13,...

Sponsor: Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.)

S.954: Affordable Insulin Now Act of 2023

Sponsor: Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.)

S.1269: INSULIN Act of 2023

Sponsor: Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.)

S.1339: Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform Act

Sponsor: Bernard Sanders (ID-Vt.)

S.2973: Modernizing and Ensuring PBM Accountability Act

Sponsor: Ron Wyden (D-Ore.)

H.R.5378: Lower Costs, More Transparency Act

Sponsor: Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-Wash.)

H.R.4366: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024

Sponsor: John Carter (R-Texas)

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

Sponsor: Juan Ciscomani (R-Ariz.)

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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 Special Assistant, Sen. Edward M Kennedy
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 Dep. Director, Office of Health Reform, HHS
Elizabeth Barnett	Legislative Assistant, Sen. Blanche Lincoln Speechwriter, Sen. Blanche Lincoln Legislative Correspondent, Sen. Blanche Lincoln Staff Assist., Senate Energy & Natural Re. Com.
Amy Tejral	Legislative Director, Senator Ben Nelson Legislative Director, Sen. Ben Nelson
Laurie Sullivan	n/a

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1st Quarter, 2024

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1st Quarter, 2023

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In Q4, Avenue Solutions lobbied for Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, earning $80,000. The report was filed on Jan. 20, 2023. Original Filing: 301439569.xml

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Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (PL 117-169) - extending enhanced premium assistance for ACA marketplace plans through 2025; H.R. 2617, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 - extending all Medicare telehealth flexibilities extended in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022 through December 31, 2024 and possible changes to Medicare provider directory policies; Committee Print 117-1 - Improvements to Medicare Inpatient and Outpatient Mental Health Services (H.R. 8879, Inpatient Psychiatric Facility Improvement Act; H.R. 8878, To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure adequate coverage of outpatient mental health services under the Medicare program); Committee Print 117-2 - Improvements to the Medicare Program Related to Physician Services and Education (H.R. 432, Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2021; H.R. 8910, Behavioral Health Integration Awareness Act of 2022; H.R. 8884, To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide outreach and reporting on opioid use disorder treatment services furnished by opioid treatment programs under the Medicare program; H.R. 8890, Physician Wellness Program Act of 2022; H.R. 8908, Fighting Stimulant and other Substance Use Disorders Act); Committee Print 117-3 - Requiring Coverage of Forensic Medical Exams with No Cost Sharing (H.R. 8891, No Surprises for Survivors Act of 2022); Committee Print 117-4 - Improved Information in Provider Directories, Plan Definitions and Crisis Services for Private Insurance Plans (H.R. 8885, Better Health Care Directories Act; H.R. 8886, Promoting Clarity in Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Treatment Act; H.R. 8892, To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a public outreach campaign to inform individuals covered under a group health plan or group or individual health insurance coverage of Federal requirements relating to mental health and substance use disorder crisis services, and for other purposes); Committee Print 117-5 - Improved Information for Network Coverage and Plan Documents in Private Insurance Plans (H.R. 8881, To amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to disclose the percentage of in-network participation for certain provider types, and for other purposes; H.R. 8889, Readable Insurance Coverage Explanations Act (RICE Act)); Telehealth issues related to COVID-19; S. 150/H.R. 2166, Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021; HELP Committee bipartisan efforts to improve public health and medical preparedness/response programs; Over the Counter Covid Testing Guidance; Test to Treat Initiative; Issues related to the implementation of the No Surprises Act; S. 3799, PREVENT Pandemics Act; S. 3700/H.R. 6833, Affordable Insulin Now Act; Issues related to the Senate Finance report on mental health and mental health legislation; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Ensuring Access to Telemental Health Services; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Improving Access to Physical and Mental Health Care for Children and Youth under Medicaid and CHIP; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Mental Health Workforce; Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, P.L. 117-159, specifically policy related to access to mental health services for youth and families through Medicaid and CHIP and telehealth; H.R. 7666, Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022; Issues related to FDA user fee reauthorization bills (H.R. 7667, Food and Drug Amendments of 2022; S. 4348, Food and Drug Administration Safety and Landmark Advancements Act of 2022 (FDSLA Act of 2022), including accelerated approval, reimportation, and orphan drugs; Issues related to the Public Health Emergency; H.R. 7007, COVID Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2022; S. 4293, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2022; Improving Needed Safeguards for Users of Lifesaving Insulin Now (INSULIN) Act; Executive Order Directing HHS to Explore Additional Actions to Lower Prescription Drug Costs

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3rd Quarter, 2022

Q3 Report

In Q3, Avenue Solutions lobbied for Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, earning $80,000. The report was filed on Oct. 20, 2022. Original Filing: 301413127.xml

Lobbying Issues

Issues related to H.R. 5376, Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (now PL 117-169) and implementation; Issues related to H.R. 6833, the Continuing Resolution; Committee Print 117-1 - Improvements to Medicare Inpatient and Outpatient Mental Health Services (H.R. 8879, Inpatient Psychiatric Facility Improvement Act; H.R. 8878, To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure adequate coverage of outpatient mental health services under the Medicare program); Committee Print 117-2 - Improvements to the Medicare Program Related to Physician Services and Education (H.R. 432, Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2021; H.R. 8910, Behavioral Health Integration Awareness Act of 2022; H.R. 8884, To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide outreach and reporting on opioid use disorder treatment services furnished by opioid treatment programs under the Medicare program; H.R. 8890, Physician Wellness Program Act of 2022; H.R. 8908, Fighting Stimulant and other Substance Use Disorders Act); Committee Print 117-3 - Requiring Coverage of Forensic Medical Exams with No Cost Sharing (H.R. 8891, No Surprises for Survivors Act of 2022); Committee Print 117-4 - Improved Information in Provider Directories, Plan Definitions and Crisis Services for Private Insurance Plans (H.R. 8885, Better Health Care Directories Act; H.R. 8886, Promoting Clarity in Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Treatment Act; H.R. 8892, To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a public outreach campaign to inform individuals covered under a group health plan or group or individual health insurance coverage of Federal requirements relating to mental health and substance use disorder crisis services, and for other purposes); Committee Print 117-5 - Improved Information for Network Coverage and Plan Documents in Private Insurance Plans (H.R. 8881, To amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to disclose the percentage of in-network participation for certain provider types, and for other purposes; H.R. 8889, Readable Insurance Coverage Explanations Act (RICE Act)); Telehealth issues related to COVID-19; S. 150/H.R. 2166, Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021; HELP Committee bipartisan efforts to improve public health and medical preparedness/response programs; Over the Counter Covid Testing Guidance; Test to Treat Initiative; Issues related to the implementation of the No Surprises Act; S. 3799, PREVENT Pandemics Act; S. 3700/H.R. 6833, Affordable Insulin Now Act; Issues related to the Senate Finance report on mental health and mental health legislation; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Ensuring Access to Telemental Health Services; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Improving Access to Physical and Mental Health Care for Children and Youth under Medicaid and CHIP; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Mental Health Workforce; Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, P.L. 117-159, specifically policy related to access to mental health services for youth and families through Medicaid and CHIP and telehealth; H.R. 7666, Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022; Issues related to FDA user fee reauthorization bills (H.R. 7667, Food and Drug Amendments of 2022; S. 4348, Food and Drug Administration Safety and Landmark Advancements Act of 2022 (FDSLA Act of 2022), including accelerated approval, reimportation, and orphan drugs; Issues related to the Public Health Emergency; H.R. 7007, COVID Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2022; Issues related to the FY 2023 President's Budget; S. 4293, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2022; Improving Needed Safeguards for Users of Lifesaving Insulin Now (INSULIN) Act

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2nd Quarter, 2022

Q2 Report

In Q2, Avenue Solutions lobbied for Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, earning $80,000. The report was filed on July 20, 2022. Original Filing: 301391880.xml

Lobbying Issues

Telehealth issues related to COVID-19; S. 150/H.R. 2166, Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021; 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; HELP Committee bipartisan efforts to improve public health and medical preparedness/response programs; H.R. 5376, Build Back Better Act; Over the Counter Covid Testing Guidance; Test to Treat Initiative; Issues related to the implementation of the No Surprises Act; S.3799, PREVENT Pandemics Act; S. 3700/H.R. 6833, Affordable Insulin Now Act; Issues related to the Senate Finance report on mental health and mental health legislation; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Ensuring Access to Telemental Health Services; Senate Finance Committee bipartisan Discussion Draft: Improving Access to Physical and Mental Health Care for Children and Youth under Medicaid and CHIP; Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, P.L. 117-159, specifically policy related to access to mental health services for youth and families through Medicaid and CHIP and telehealth; H.R. 7666, Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022; Issues related to FDA user fee reauthorization bills (H.R. 7667, Food and Drug Amendments of 2022; S. 4348, Food and Drug Administration Safety and Landmark Advancements Act of 2022 (FDSLA Act of 2022), including accelerated approval, reimportation, and orphan drugs; Issues related to the Public Health Emergency; H.R. 7007, COVID Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2022; Issues related to the FY 2023 Presidents Budget; S.4293, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2022; Improving Needed Safeguards for Users of Lifesaving Insulin Now (INSULIN) Act

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1st Quarter, 2022

Q1 Report

In Q1, Avenue Solutions lobbied for Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, earning $80,000. The report was filed on April 20, 2022. Original Filing: 301370896.xml

Lobbying Issues

Implementation of American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (PL 117-2); Continued monitoring of Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (PL 116-260); Telehealth issues related to COVID-19; S. 150/H.R. 2166, Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021; Extension of the Medicare Sequester; S. 748, Medicare Sequester Relief Act; Telehealth Expansion Act; 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; HELP Committee bipartisan efforts to improve public health and medical preparedness/response programs; H.R. 5376, Build Back Better Act; Over the Counter Covid Testing Guidance; Protecting Medicare and American Families from Sequester Cuts Act (PL-117-71)- 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; Issues related to the implementation of the No Surprises Act; Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022 (PL 117-103); S.3799, PREVENT Pandemics Act; S. 3700/H.R. 6833, Affordable Insulin Now Act; Issues related to the Senate Finance report on mental health and mental health legislation; Issues related to reauthorization of the FDA user fee bills; Issues related to the Public Health Emergency; H.R. 7007, COVID Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2022; Issues related to the FY 2023 Presidents Budget

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4th Quarter, 2021

Q4 Report

In Q4, Avenue Solutions lobbied for Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, earning $80,000. The report was filed on Jan. 19, 2022. Original Filing: 301329763.xml

Lobbying Issues

Implementation of American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (PL 117-2); Continued monitoring of Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (PL 116-260); Telehealth issues related to COVID-19; S. 150/H.R. 2166, Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021; Extension of the Medicare Sequester; S. 748, Medicare Sequester Relief Act; Telehealth Expansion Act; 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; HELP Committee bipartisan efforts to improve public health and medical preparedness/response programs; H.R. 5376, Build Back Better Act; Over the Counter Covid Testing Guidance; 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); Requirements Related to Surprise Billing; Part I (A Rule by the Personnel Management Office, the Internal Revenue Service, the Employee Benefits Security Administration, and the Health and Human Services Department on 07/13/2021); Requirements Related to Surprise Billing; Part II Interim Final Rule with Comment Period Sep 30, 2021; HHS Released Guidance on Provisions Established in Surprise Billing, Part II; Interim Final Rule with Comment Period (CMS 9908-IFC) (12/21); CMS Advance Notice of Methodological Changes for Calendar Year (CY) 2023 for Medicare Advantage (MA) Capitation Rates and Part C and Part D Payment Policies; 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

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3rd Quarter, 2021

Q3 Report

In Q3, Avenue Solutions lobbied for Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, earning $80,000. The report was filed on Oct. 20, 2021. Original Filing: 301313421.xml

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2nd Quarter, 2021

Q2 Report

In Q2, Avenue Solutions lobbied for Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, earning $80,000. The report was filed on July 20, 2021. Original Filing: 301289503.xml

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1st Quarter, 2021

Q1 Report

In Q1, Avenue Solutions lobbied for Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, earning $80,000. The report was filed on April 20, 2021. Original Filing: 301261581.xml

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

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Lobbying Issues

H.R.1319, American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (PL 117-2) ; Continued monitoring of implementation of Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020 (PL 116-123); Continued monitoring of implementation of Families First Coronavirus Response Act (PL 116-127); Continued monitoring of implementation of CARES Act (PL 116-136); Continued monitoring of Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (PL 116-260); Telehealth issues related to COVID-19; S. 150/H.R. 2166, Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021; 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

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4th Quarter, 2020

Q4 Report

In Q4, Avenue Solutions lobbied for Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, earning $70,000. The report was filed on Jan. 21, 2021. Original Filing: 301243687.xml

Lobbying Issues

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Cost sharing reduction subsidies, reinsurance and insurance market stabilization policies; Alexander-Murray healthcare cost package: transparency, surprise billing; S. 1895, Lower Health Care Costs Act; S. 1531, Stopping The Outrageous Practice of Surprise Medical Bills Act of 2019; S. 2543, Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019; S. 2897, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute Reauthorization Act - PCORI extension; H.R. 3, Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act; 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; Issues related to the Trump Administration's support for the Texas lawsuit that would rule the ACA unconstitutional; H.R. 1425, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Enhancement Act (PPACEA); 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; H.R. 6800 - The Heroes Act (funding for COVID and serology/public health testing, COBRA coverage, increased FMAP funding, additional funding for HHS Provider Relief Fund, issues related to cost sharing for COVID testing, treatment and vaccines); Telehealth issues related to COVID-19, including audio-only; H.R. 925, The Heroes Act (specifically issues related to testing); H.R. 133, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (Public Law 116-260); Extension of the Medicare Sequester

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3rd Quarter, 2020

Q3 Report

In Q3, Avenue Solutions lobbied for Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, earning $70,000. The report was filed on Oct. 20, 2020. Original Filing: 301222675.xml

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2nd Quarter, 2020

Q2 Report

In Q2, Avenue Solutions lobbied for Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, earning $70,000. The report was filed on July 20, 2020. Original Filing: 301201211.xml

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Cost sharing reduction subsidies, reinsurance and insurance market stabilization policies; Alexander-Murray healthcare cost package: transparency, surprise billing; S. 1895, Lower Health Care Costs Act; S. 1531, Stopping The Outrageous Practice of Surprise Medical Bills Act of 2019; S. 2543, Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019; S. 2897, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute Reauthorization Act - PCORI extension; H.R. 3, Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act; 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; All Payer Claims Database; Issues related to the Trump Administration's support for the Texas lawsuit that would rule the ACA unconstitutional; H.R. 1425, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Enhancement Act (PPACEA); 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; H.R. 6800 - HEROES Act (funding for COVID and serology/public health testing, COBRA coverage, increased FMAP funding, additional funding for HHS Provider Relief Fund, issues related to cost sharing for COVID testing, treatment and vaccines); Telehealth issues related to COVID-19

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1st Quarter, 2020

Q1 Report

In Q1, Avenue Solutions lobbied for Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, earning $80,000. The report was filed on April 17, 2020. Original Filing: 301170034.xml

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4th Quarter, 2019

Q4 Report

In Q4, Avenue Solutions lobbied for Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, earning $80,000. The report was filed on Jan. 18, 2020. Original Filing: 301120902.xml

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3rd Quarter, 2019

Q3 Report

In Q3, Avenue Solutions lobbied for Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, earning $80,000. The report was filed on Oct. 17, 2019. Original Filing: 301068891.xml

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2nd Quarter, 2019

Q2 Report

In Q2, Avenue Solutions lobbied for Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, earning $80,000. The report was filed on July 19, 2019. Original Filing: 301052608.xml

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1st Quarter, 2019

Q1 Report

In Q1, Avenue Solutions lobbied for Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, earning $80,000. The report was filed on April 19, 2019. Original Filing: 301031079.xml

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4th Quarter, 2018

Q4 Report

In Q4, Avenue Solutions lobbied for Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, earning $80,000. The report was filed on Jan. 21, 2019. Original Filing: 301012056.xml

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3rd Quarter, 2018

Q3 Report

In Q3, Avenue Solutions lobbied for Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, earning $80,000. The report was filed on Oct. 19, 2018. Original Filing: 300990377.xml

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2nd Quarter, 2018

Q2 Report

In Q2, Avenue Solutions lobbied for Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, earning $80,000. The report was filed on July 19, 2018. Original Filing: 300970495.xml

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1st Quarter, 2018

Q1 Report

In Q1, Avenue Solutions lobbied for Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, earning $80,000. The report was filed on April 19, 2018. Original Filing: 300950965.xml

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4th Quarter, 2017

Q4 Report

In Q4, Avenue Solutions lobbied for Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, earning $80,000. The report was filed on Jan. 22, 2018. Original Filing: 300935036.xml

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3rd Quarter, 2017

Q3 Report

In Q3, Avenue Solutions lobbied for Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, earning $80,000. The report was filed on Oct. 17, 2017. Original Filing: 300905439.xml

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2nd Quarter, 2017

Q2 Report

In Q2, Avenue Solutions lobbied for Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, earning $80,000. The report was filed on July 19, 2017. Original Filing: 300888584.xml

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1st Quarter, 2017

Q1 Report

In Q1, Avenue Solutions lobbied for Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, earning $80,000. The report was filed on April 20, 2017. Original Filing: 300874706.xml

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4th Quarter, 2016

Q4 Report

In Q4, Avenue Solutions lobbied for Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, earning $80,000. The report was filed on Jan. 23, 2017. Original Filing: 300855982.xml

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3rd Quarter, 2016

Q3 Report

In Q3, Avenue Solutions lobbied for Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, earning $80,000. The report was filed on Oct. 20, 2016. Original Filing: 300836804.xml

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2nd Quarter, 2016

Q2 Report

In Q2, Avenue Solutions lobbied for Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, earning $80,000. The report was filed on July 19, 2016. Original Filing: 300814145.xml

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1st Quarter, 2016

Q1 Report

In Q1, Avenue Solutions lobbied for Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, earning $80,000. The report was filed on April 20, 2016. Original Filing: 300799544.xml

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4th Quarter, 2015

Q4 Report

In Q4, Avenue Solutions lobbied for Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, earning $80,000. The report was filed on Jan. 20, 2016. Original Filing: 300778583.xml

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3rd Quarter, 2015

Q3 Report

In Q3, Avenue Solutions lobbied for Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, earning $80,000. The report was filed on Oct. 20, 2015. Original Filing: 300762902.xml

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2nd Quarter, 2015

Q2 Report

In Q2, Avenue Solutions lobbied for Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, earning $80,000. The report was filed on July 17, 2015. Original Filing: 300737839.xml

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1st Quarter, 2015

Q1 Report

In Q1, Avenue Solutions lobbied for Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, earning $80,000. The report was filed on April 20, 2015. Original Filing: 300723679.xml

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4th Quarter, 2014

Q4 Report

In Q4, Avenue Solutions lobbied for Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, earning $80,000. The report was filed on Jan. 20, 2015. Original Filing: 300707834.xml

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3rd Quarter, 2014

Q3 Report

In Q3, Avenue Solutions lobbied for Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, earning $80,000. The report was filed on Oct. 18, 2014. Original Filing: 300681827.xml

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2nd Quarter, 2014

Q2 Report

In Q2, Avenue Solutions lobbied for Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, earning $80,000. The report was filed on July 20, 2014. Original Filing: 300663792.xml

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1st Quarter, 2014

Q1 Report

In Q1, Avenue Solutions lobbied for Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, earning $80,000. The report was filed on April 21, 2014. Original Filing: 300645870.xml

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4th Quarter, 2013

Q4 Report

In Q4, Avenue Solutions lobbied for Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, earning $80,000. The report was filed on Jan. 21, 2014. Original Filing: 300625340.xml

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3rd Quarter, 2013

Q3 Report

In Q3, Avenue Solutions lobbied for Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, earning $70,000. The report was filed on Oct. 21, 2013. Original Filing: 300606487.xml

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2nd Quarter, 2013

Q2 Report

In Q2, Avenue Solutions lobbied for Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, earning $70,000. The report was filed on July 22, 2013. Original Filing: 300586515.xml

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1st Quarter, 2013

Q1 Report

In Q1, Avenue Solutions lobbied for Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, earning $60,000. The report was filed on April 22, 2013. Original Filing: 300564351.xml

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4th Quarter, 2012

Q4 Report

In Q4, Avenue Solutions lobbied for Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, earning $60,000. The report was filed on Jan. 22, 2013. Original Filing: 300542622.xml

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3rd Quarter, 2012

Q3 Report

In Q3, Avenue Solutions lobbied for Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, earning $70,000. The report was filed on Oct. 21, 2012. Original Filing: 300516216.xml

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2nd Quarter, 2012

Q2 Report

In Q2, Avenue Solutions lobbied for Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, earning $80,000. The report was filed on July 20, 2012. Original Filing: 300499236.xml

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1st Quarter, 2012

Q1 Report

In Q1, Avenue Solutions lobbied for Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, earning $80,000. The report was filed on April 20, 2012. Original Filing: 300475457.xml

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4th Quarter, 2011

Q4 Report

In Q4, Avenue Solutions lobbied for Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, earning $80,000. The report was filed on Jan. 20, 2012. Original Filing: 300452101.xml

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3rd Quarter, 2011

Q3 Report

In Q3, Avenue Solutions lobbied for Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, earning $80,000. The report was filed on Oct. 20, 2011. Original Filing: 300423900.xml

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2nd Quarter, 2011

Q2 Report

In Q2, Avenue Solutions lobbied for Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, earning $80,000. The report was filed on July 19, 2011. Original Filing: 300398807.xml

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1st Quarter, 2011

Q1 Report

In Q1, Avenue Solutions lobbied for Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, earning $80,000. The report was filed on April 20, 2011. Original Filing: 300380169.xml

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4th Quarter, 2010

Q4 Report

In Q4, Avenue Solutions lobbied for Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, earning $80,000. The report was filed on Jan. 19, 2011. Original Filing: 300343730.xml

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3rd Quarter, 2010

Q3 Report

In Q3, Avenue Solutions lobbied for Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, earning $80,000. The report was filed on Oct. 20, 2010. Original Filing: 300329115.xml

Lobbying Issues

HR 4213, Tax Extenders Act premium assistance for unemployed; S.1490, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act - privacy, identity theft; S, 3307, Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act and issues related to childhood obesity recommendations; Implementation of healthcare reform, including issues related to medical loss ratio, preventive services, rate review, claims and appeals, exchanges, star quality and frailty adjuster; State Oversight of Premium Increases: S. 3078 and HR 4757, Health Insurance Rate Authority Act of 2010; federal rate review; existing state regulatory functions, federal exchanges, state exchanges; Grandfathering Rules: Interim final rule of June 14th; Flexibility to modify items that are not specifically prohibited; Medical Loss Ratios: Quality improvement definition; consistent reporting requirements for all insurers; transition for smaller states and plans; include benefits for individuals as well as populations; Dependent Health Coverage: IRS Guidelines on dependent coverage; coverage of individuals up to age 26 on their parents health insurance; Pre-Existing Condition Exclusions: Pre-existing conditions for children; guaranteed issue for children under age of 19; Lifetime and Annual Limits: lifetime and annual limits on essential health benefits; Recissions and Patient Protections: Open Enrollment period; adverse selection implications; Affordable Private Health Care: insurer feees; realistic minimum benefit values; effective individual mandate; healthccare delivery system reforms; small employer tax credits; Health Care Quality: patient-centered primary care/medical home; health disparities; wellness; chronic care management; comparative effectiveness research; improved delivery of health care; evidence based care; healthcare delivery system reforms; Health Information Technology Standards: health information privacy; electronic health records; administrative simplification; ICD10 real time claims adjudication; Insurance Market Reform: individual market reform; small group market reform; guaranteed issue; community rating, health status rating, health savings accounts/medical savings accounts; individual mandate; MEWAs; Childhood obesity, coverage of pre-existing conditions for children

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Implemention of healthcare reform, including comparative effectiveness research, Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI), health insurance cooperatives, multi-state plans, insurance market reforms, health insurance exchanges, benefit packages, medical loss ratios, CLASS Act, individual coverage requirement, premium assistance, federal rate review process, restrictions on rescissions, health care choice compacts, appeals procedures, disclosure requirements, high risk pool program; S. 1681 / HR 3596, Health Insurance Industry Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2009 - McCarran-Ferguson antitrust exemption; HR 1583, Insurance Industry Competition Act of 2009 - McCarran-Ferguson antitrust exemption; S. 3078 Health Insurance Rate Authority Act - federal rate review process

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2nd Quarter, 2010

Q2 Report

In Q2, Avenue Solutions lobbied for Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, earning $80,000. The report was filed on July 20, 2010. Original Filing: 300303110.xml

Lobbying Issues

HR 3590 / PL 111-148/152, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act coverage expansions, quality improvements, delivery system reforms, cost containment, health information technology, comparative effectiveness research, administration simplification, health disparities, prevention, wellness, public health and workforce issues, fraud and abuse; HR 4213, Tax Extenders Act premium assistance for unemployed; HR 4691, Temporary Extension Act - premium assistance for unemployed; S.Con.Res.60, FY2011 Budget Resolution reserve funds for health priorities; S.1490, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act - privacy, identity theft; HR 3962, Preservation of Access to Care for Medicare Beneficiaries and Pension Relief Act of 2010; Implementation of health reform regulations related to PL 111-148/152, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; State Oversight of Premium Increases: S. 3078 and HR 4757, Health Insurance Rate Authority Act of 2010; federal rate review; existing state regulatory functions, federal exchanges, state exchanges; Grandfathering Rules: Interim final rule of June 14th; Flexibility to modify items that are not specifically prohibited; Medical Loss Ratios: Quality improvement definition; consistent reporting requirements for all insurers; transition for smaller states and plans; include benefits for individuals as well as populations; Dependent Health Coverage: IRS Guidelines on dependent coverage; coverage of individuals up to age 26 on their parents health insurance; Pre-Existing Condition Exclusions: Pre-existing conditions for children; guaranteed issue for children under age of 19; Lifetime and Annual Limits: lifetime and annual limits on essential health benefits; Recissions and Patient Protections: Open Enrollment period; adverse selection implications; Affordable Private Health Care: insurer feees; realistic minimum benefit values; effective individual mandate; healthccare delivery system reforms; small employer tax credits; Health Care Quality: patient-centered primary care/medical home; health disparities; wellness; chronic care management; comparative effectiveness research; improved delivery of health care; evidence based care; healthcare delivery system reforms; Health Information Technology Standards: health information privacy; electronic health records; administrative simplification; ICD10 real time claims adjudication; Insurance Market Reform: individual market reform; small group market reform; guaranteed issue; community rating, health status rating, health savings accounts/medical savings accounts; individual mandate; MEWAs; Childhood obesity, coverage of pre-existing conditions for children

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HR 3590 / PL 111-148/152, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act health insurance cooperatives, multi-state plans, insurance market reforms, health insurance exchanges, benefit packages, medical loss ratios, CLASS Act, regulatory reform, individual coverage requirement, premium assistance, federal rate review process, restrictions on recissions, health care choice compacts, appeals procedures, disclosure requirements, high risk pool program; HR 4872, Health Care Education Reconciliation Act changes to individual coverage requirement, grandfathered plans, immediate insurance reforms, premium assistance, CLASS Act, coverage issues, quality improvements, delivery system reforms; McCarran-Ferguson (S. 1681, HR 1583, HR 3596, S. 3217); S. 3078 Health Insurance Rate Authority Act - federal rate review process

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1st Quarter, 2010

Q1 Report

In Q1, Avenue Solutions lobbied for Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, earning $80,000. The report was filed on April 19, 2010. Original Filing: 300266842.xml

Lobbying Issues

HR 3200, America's Affordable Health Choices Act - coverage expansions, quality improvements, delivery system reforms, comparative effectiveness research, administrative simplification, health disparities, prevention and wellness, public health and workforce issues, fraud and abuse;HR 3590, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act - coverage expansions, quality improvements, delivery system reforms, cost containment, health information technology, comparative effectiveness research, administrative simplification, health disparities, prevention and wellness, public health and workforce issues, fraud and abuse; HR 3962, Affordable Health Care for America Act - coverage expansions, quality improvements, delivery system reforms, comparative effectiveness research, administrative simplification, health disparities, prevention and wellness, public health and workforce issues, fraud and abuse; HR 4213, Tax Extenders Act - COBRA assistance; HR 4691, Temporary Extension Act - COBRA assistance; HR 4851, Continuing Extension Act - COBRA assistance, electronic health records; S 139, Data Breach Notification Act - data security; S 1213, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Act - comparative effectiveness research; S 1490, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act - privacy, identity theft; S 1679, Affordable Health Choices Act - coverage expansions, quality improvements, delivery system reforms, comparative effectiveness research, administrative simplification, health disparities, prevention and wellness, public health and workforce issues, fraud and abuse; S 1796, American's Healthy Future Act - coverage expansions, quality improvements, delivery system reforms, comparative effectiveness research, administrative simplification, health disparities, prevention and wellness, public health and workforce issues, fraud and abuse

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HR 1721, CLASS Act - national LTC program; HR 2360, SHOP Act - small employer health options; HR 3200, America's Affordable Health Choices Act - government run health plan, health insurance exchange, regulatory reform, health choices commissioner, insurance market reforms, individual coverage requirement, benefit packages, CLASS Act, medical loss ratios, premium assistance; HR 3590, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act - government run health plan, health insurance cooperatives, multi-state plans, insurance market reforms, health insurance exchanges, benefit packages, medical loss ratios, CLASS Act, regulatory reform, individual coverage requirement, premium assistance, federal rate review process, health care choice compacts, appeals procedures, disclosure requirements, high risk pool program, McCarran-Ferguson Act; HR 3962, Affordable Health Care for America Act - government run health plan, health insurance exchange, regulatory reform, health choices commissioner, insurance market reforms, individual coverage requirement, benefit packages, CLASS Act, medical loss ratios, premium assistance, federal rate review process, health care choice compacts, high risk pool program, McCarran Ferguson Act; HR 4757, Health Insurance Rate Authority Act - federal rate review process; HR 4872, Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act - changes to individual coverage requirement, grandfathered plans, immediate insurance reforms, premium assistance, CLASS Act, coverage issues, quality improvements, delivery system reforms; S 391, Healthy Americans Act - comprehensive health reform; S 697, CLASS Act - national LTC program; S 979, SHOP Act - small employer health options; S 1177, Confidence in Long-Term Care Insurance Act - LTC consumer protections; S 1679, Affordable Health Choices Act - government run health plan, insurance market reforms, health benefit gateways, benefit packages, medical loss ratios, CLASS Act, regulatory reform, individual coverage requirement, premium assistance; S 1681, Health Insurance Industry Antitrust Enforcement Act - changes to McCarran Ferguson Act; S 1796, America's Health Future Act - government run health plan, health insurance cooperatives, health insurance exchange, insurance market reforms, individual coverage requirement, benefit packages, premium assistance, medical loss ratios, regulatory reform; S 3078, Health Insurance Rate Authority Act - federal rate review process

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HR 3200, America's Affordable Health Choices Act - Medicare Advantage, Part D, special needs plans, Medicare cost plans, Medicaid issues including MCO provider taxes and eligibility expansion, Medigap open enrollment, Medicare FFS payment reform; HR 3590, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act - Medicare Advantage, Part D, special needs plans, Medicare cost plans, Medicaid issues including eligibility expansion and prescription drug pricing, Medigap changes, Medicare FFS payment reform; HR 3961, Medicare Physician Payment Reform Act - Medicare physician payment; HR 3962, Affordable Health Care for America Act - Medicare Advantage, Part D, special needs plans , Medicare cost plans, Medicaid issues including MCO provider taxes, eligibility expansion and prescription drug pricing, Medigap changes, Medicare FFS payment reform; HR 4213, Tax Extenders Act - Medicare Advantage, special needs plans, cost plans, Medicare physician payment, Medicaid FMAP; HR 4691, Temporary Extension Act - Medicare physician payment; HR 4851, Continuing Extension Act - Medicare physician payment; HR 4872, Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act - changes to Medicare Advantage funding, Medicare Part D coverage gap, Medicaid funding; HR Res 45 - Medicare physician payment, pay-as-you-go rules; S 960, Medicare Early Access Act - Medicare buy-in option; S 1307, Medicare Specialty Care Improvement and Protection Act - Medicare Advantage special needs plans; S 1380, MedPAC Reform Act - implementation of Medicare payment policies; S 1796, America's Healthy Future Act - Medicare Advantage, Part D, special needs plans, Medicaid issues including eligibility expansion and prescription drug rebates, Medigap restrictions, Medicare FFS payment reform;

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HR 3590, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act - premium tax, high-value health plan tax, LTC insurance in cafeteria plans, FSA limits, tax exclusion for FSAs and HRAs, health savings accounts, tax deduction for itemized medical expenses; HR 3962, Affordable Health Care for America Act - FSA limits, health savings accounts, eligibility of OTC drugs as tax-free expense; HR 4872, Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act - changes to premium tax, high-value health plan tax; S 1679, Affordable Health Choices Act - LTC insurance in cafeteria plans; S 1796, America's Healthy Future Act - high cost health plan tax, industry tax, LTC insurance in cafeteria plans, FSA limits, employer tax exclusion, tax exclusion for FSAs and HRAs, health savings accounts, tax deduction for itemized medical expenses

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4th Quarter, 2009

Q4 Report

In Q4, Avenue Solutions lobbied for Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, earning $80,000. The report was filed on Jan. 20, 2010. Original Filing: 300247757.xml

Lobbying Issues

S. 1796 Americas Healthy Future Act (Baucus) coverage expansions, quality improvements, delivery system reforms, health information technology, comparative effectiveness research, administrative simplification, health disparities, prevention and wellness, public health and workforce issues, fraud and abuse; H.R.3590 The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Reid managers amendment).H.R. 3962, Americas Affordable Health Choices Act (Dingell) coverage expansions, quality improvements, delivery system reforms, comparative effectiveness research, administrative simplification, health disparities, prevention and wellness, public health and workforce issues, fraud and abuse; S. 1213, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Act (Baucus) comparative effectiveness research; S. 1278, Consumers Health Care Act (Rockefeller) government run health plan; S. 1679, Affordable Health Choices Act (Harkin) coverage expansions, quality improvements, delivery system reforms, health information technology, comparative effectiveness research, administrative simplification, health disparities, prevention and wellness, public health and workforce issues, fraud and abuse.

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S. 1796 Americas Healthy Future Act (Baucus) government-run health plan, health insurance cooperatives, health insurance exchange, insurance market reforms, individual coverage requirement, benefit packages, premium assistance, medical loss ratios, regulatory reform; H.R. 2360, SHOP Act (Kind) small employer health options; H.R. 3590 The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Reid managers amendment); Multiple Employer Welfare Arrangements (MEWAs). H.R. 3962, Americas Affordable Health Choices Act (Dingell) government-run health plan, health insurance exchange, regulatory reform, health choices commissioner, insurance market reforms, individual coverage requirement, benefit packages, CLASS Act, medical loss ratios, premium assistance; S. 391, Healthy Americans Act (Wyden) comprehensive health reform; S. 697, CLASS Act (Kennedy) national LTC program; S. 979, SHOP Act (Durbin) small employer health options; S. 1679, Affordable Health Choices Act (Harkin) government-run health plan, insurance market reforms, health benefit gateways, benefit packages, medical loss ratios, CLASS Act, regulatory reform, individual coverage requirement, premium assistance.

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3rd Quarter, 2009

Q3 Report

In Q3, Avenue Solutions lobbied for Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, earning $80,000. The report was filed on Oct. 20, 2009. Original Filing: 300215379.xml

Lobbying Issues

Americas Healthy Future Act (Baucus) coverage expansions, quality improvements, delivery system reforms, health information technology, comparative effectiveness research, administrative simplification, health disparities, prevention and wellness, public health and workforce issues, fraud and abuse; H.R. 3200, Americas Affordable Health Choices Act (Dingell) coverage expansions, quality improvements, delivery system reforms, comparative effectiveness research, administrative simplification, health disparities, prevention and wellness, public health and workforce issues, fraud and abuse; S. 1213, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Act (Baucus) comparative effectiveness research; S. 1278, Consumers Health Care Act (Rockefeller) government run health plan; S. 1490, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act (Leahy) privacy, identity theft; S. 1679, Affordable Health Choices Act (Harkin) coverage expansions, quality improvements, delivery system reforms, health information technology, comparative effectiveness research, administrative simplification, health disparities, prevention and wellness, public health and workforce issues, fraud and abuse.

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Americas Healthy Future Act (Baucus) government-run health plan, health insurance cooperatives, health insurance exchange, insurance market reforms, individual coverage requirement, benefit packages, premium assistance, medical loss ratios, regulatory reform; H.R. 2360, SHOP Act (Kind) small employer health options; H.R. 3200, Americas Affordable Health Choices Act (Dingell) government-run health plan, health insurance exchange, regulatory reform, health choices commissioner, insurance market reforms, individual coverage requirement, benefit packages, CLASS Act, medical loss ratios, premium assistance; S. 391, Healthy Americans Act (Wyden) comprehensive health reform; S. 697, CLASS Act (Kennedy) national LTC program; S. 979, SHOP Act (Durbin) small employer health options; S. 1679, Affordable Health Choices Act (Harkin) government-run health plan, insurance market reforms, health benefit gateways, benefit packages, medical loss ratios, CLASS Act, regulatory reform, individual coverage requirement, premium assistance;

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2nd Quarter, 2009

Q2 Report

In Q2, Avenue Solutions lobbied for Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, earning $80,000. The report was filed on July 16, 2009. Original Filing: 300180881.xml

Lobbying Issues

Senate HELP Committee Draft Affordable Health Choices Act (Kennedy) coverage expansions, quality improvements, delivery system reforms, health information technology, comparative effectiveness research, administrative simplification, health disparities, prevention and wellness, public health and workforce issues, fraud and abuse; Senate Finance Committee Draft Policy Options (Baucus-Grassley) coverage expansions, quality improvements, delivery system reforms, health information technology, comparative effectiveness research, administrative simplification, health disparities, prevention and wellness, public health and workforce issues, fraud and abuse; House Tri-Committee Discussion Draft for Health Reform (Waxman, Rangel, Miller) coverage expansions, quality improvements, delivery system reforms, comparative effectiveness research, administrative simplification, health disparities, prevention and wellness, public health and workforce issues, fraud and abuse; H.Con.Res. 85 Budget Resolution (Spratt) health-related provisions; S.Con.Res. 13 Budget Resolution (Conrad) health-related provisions; S. 1213, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Act (Baucus) comparative effectiveness research; S. 1278, Consumers Health Care Act (Rockefeller) government run health plan.

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Senate Finance Committee Draft Policy Options (Baucus-Grassley) - Medicare Advantage funding, special needs plans, Medicaid eligibility expansion, Medicare FFS payment reform, Medicaid prescription drug rebates; House Tri-Committee Discussion Draft for Health Reform (Waxman, Rangel, Miller) - Medicare Advantage funding, special needs plans, Medicaid eligibility expansion, Medigap open enrollment; S.Con.Res. 13 Budget Resolution (Conrad) Medicare Advantage funding; H.Con.Res. 85 Budget Resolution (Spratt) health-related provisions; H.R. 2758, Medicare Specialty Care Improvement and Protection Act (Kind) Medicare Advantage special needs plans; S. 1307, Medicare Specialty Care Improvement and Protection Act (Feingold) Medicare Advantage special needs plans; S. 1380, MedPAC Reform Act (Rockefeller) implementation of Medicare payment policies.

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Senate HELP Committee Draft Affordable Health Choices Act (Kennedy) government-run health plan, insurance market reforms, health benefit gateways, benefit packages, medical loss ratios, CLASS Act, regulatory reform, individual coverage requirement, premium assistance; Senate Finance Committee Draft Policy Options (Baucus-Grassley) government-run health plan, health insurance exchange, insurance market reforms, individual coverage requirement, benefit packages, premium assistance; House Tri-Committee Discussion Draft for Health Reform (Waxman, Rangel, Miller) government-run health plan, health insurance exchange, regulatory reform, health choices commissioner, insurance market reforms, individual coverage requirement, benefit packages, medical loss ratios, premium assistance; H.R. 1721, CLASS Act (Pallone) national LTC program; H.R. 2360, SHOP Act (Kind) small employer health options; S. 79, Healthy Businesses, Healthy Workers Reinsurance Act (Kerry) reinsurance; S. 93, Small Business Empowerment Act (Brown) small employer health options S. 391, Healthy Americans Act (Wyden) comprehensive health reform; S. 697, CLASS Act (Kennedy) national LTC program S. 979, SHOP Act (Durbin) small employer health options; S. 1050, Informed Consumer Choices in Health Care Act (Rockefeller) federal standards for health insurance, consumer information; S. 1177, Confidence in Long-Term Care Insurance Act (Kohl) LTC consumer protections.

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1st Quarter, 2009

Q1 Report

In Q1, Avenue Solutions lobbied for Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, earning $80,000. The report was filed on April 17, 2009. Original Filing: 300152540.xml

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4th Quarter, 2008

Q4 Report

In Q4, Avenue Solutions lobbied for Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, earning $80,000. The report was filed on Jan. 16, 2009. Original Filing: 300123251.xml

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S. 334 Healthy Americans Act; Universal Health Reform; S.1693 Wired for Health Care Quality Act; HR 3800 Promoting Health Information Technology Act; HR 5442 Technologies for Restoring Users Security and Trust in Health Information Act of 2008; Health Information Technology (HIT); comprehensive (or universal) health reform; HR 6444 Healthy Americans Act; S.400 and HR 2851 - Michelle's Law; HR 6357 PRO(TECH)T Act of 2008: Protecting Records, Optimizing Treatment, and Easing Communication through Healthcare Technology Act of 2008; HR 6898, Health-e Information Technology Act of 2008; Healthcare issues related to economic recovery/stimulus package (HR 1424 Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008) including Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), Federal Medicaid Assistance Percentages (FMAP), HIT, privacy, Comparative Effectiveness Research (CER).

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3rd Quarter, 2008

Q3 Report

In Q3, Avenue Solutions lobbied for Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, earning $80,000. The report was filed on Oct. 15, 2008. Original Filing: 300093186.xml

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2nd Quarter, 2008

Q2 Report

In Q2, Avenue Solutions lobbied for Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, earning $80,000. The report was filed on July 16, 2008. Original Filing: 300067333.xml

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1st Quarter, 2008

Q1 Report

In Q1, Avenue Solutions lobbied for Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, earning $81,000. The report was filed on April 18, 2008. Original Filing: 300044570.xml

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Antitrust and Health Insurance Reform: HR971 and S2161 "Community Pharmacy Fairness Act of 2007", S618 "Insurance Industry Competition Act of 2007"Health Information Technology Standards; Electronic Health Records; ICD10 Implementation: HR1368 "Personalized Health Information Act of 2007"; S1783 and S1693 "Wired for Health Care Quality Act"; HR3800 "Promoting Health Information Technology Act"; HR2406 "Healthcare Information Technology Enterprise Integration Act" Healthcare Reform; Insurance Market Reform; Employer Based Healthcare System; Uninsured: S1019 "Health Care Choice Act of 2007"; S334 and HR3163 "Healthy Americans Act" Genetic Non-discrimination: HR493 and S358 "Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2007 Mental Health Parity: HR1424 "Paul Wellstone Mental Health and Addiction Equity Act of 2007" and S558 "Mental Health Parity Act of 2007" TAA; HR3801 and S1848 "TAA Health Coverage Improvement Act of 2007" Comparative Effectiveness Reseaarch: HR3162 "Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007" Section 904 only; HR2184 "Enhanced Health Care Value for All Act" Health Savings Accounts/Medical Savings Accounts; SCHIP, Small Group Market/Small Business Healthcare S2041 "False Claim Act Correction of 2007" as it pertains to the payment of healthcare claims Printed

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0th Quarter, 2007

MM Report

In MM, Avenue Solutions lobbied for Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, earning $162,000. The report was filed on Aug. 2, 2007. Original Filing: 200044936.xml

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

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