The AHA spent $4.3 million lobbying the federal government in at least six areas in the third quarter of 2010, a slight increase over the second quarter and an 11 percent rise over the third quarter of 2009, according to a Bloomberg report.
A 37-page report filed with the clerk of the House of Representatives on Oct. 20 showed the AHA lobbied on the following areas in the third quarter:
1. The healthcare reform law, which CMS has been translating into proposed regulations.
2. An act that focuses on combating waste and abuse in Medicare.
3. An amendment of the Social Security Act to repeal caps for Medicare outpatient rehabilitation therapy.
4. A measure to establish minimum nurse staffing ratios for some Medicare providers.
5. A bill establishing demonstration projects for patient-centered medical homes.
6. Translation of Medicare forms into the top 15 non-English languages.
AHA lobbyists, including Chantal Worzala, a former senior policy analyst for the MedPAC, dealt with Congress, the White House, CMS, HHS, the Federal Trade Commission, the FDA, the Office of Management and Budget, and the Departments of Defense.
Read the report on the AHA's lobbying efforts.
Read more coverage on AHA lobbying:
- AHA Increases Lobbying Efforts After Reform Passes, Spends $4.2M in 2Q
- AHA Urges ONC to Relax Rules on EHR Certification
- Berwick, White House Holding Meetings with Stakeholders on Reform Law
A 37-page report filed with the clerk of the House of Representatives on Oct. 20 showed the AHA lobbied on the following areas in the third quarter:
1. The healthcare reform law, which CMS has been translating into proposed regulations.
2. An act that focuses on combating waste and abuse in Medicare.
3. An amendment of the Social Security Act to repeal caps for Medicare outpatient rehabilitation therapy.
4. A measure to establish minimum nurse staffing ratios for some Medicare providers.
5. A bill establishing demonstration projects for patient-centered medical homes.
6. Translation of Medicare forms into the top 15 non-English languages.
AHA lobbyists, including Chantal Worzala, a former senior policy analyst for the MedPAC, dealt with Congress, the White House, CMS, HHS, the Federal Trade Commission, the FDA, the Office of Management and Budget, and the Departments of Defense.
Read the report on the AHA's lobbying efforts.
Read more coverage on AHA lobbying:
- AHA Increases Lobbying Efforts After Reform Passes, Spends $4.2M in 2Q
- AHA Urges ONC to Relax Rules on EHR Certification
- Berwick, White House Holding Meetings with Stakeholders on Reform Law