MELANIE NATHANSON

H.R. 10545 - The Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025- Issues related to funding government departments and agencies responsible for Medicare, Medicaid and Marketplace coverage. H.R. 8260 - Hospital Inpatient Services Modernization Act of 2024 - Support for the extension of the Hospital at Home waiver program. H. R. 7742 - The At HOME Services Act - Support for the current Medicare and Medicaid Hospital at Home programs and the addition of a pilot to support observation level patients at home. S. 3430 - Better Mental Health Care, Lower Cost Prescription Drugs and Extenders Act of 2023. Support for policies to provide more affordable and accessible health plans. H.R. 5378 - Lower Costs, More Transparency Act - Issues related to the treatment of 340b and qualified hospitals that serve vulnerable populations. H.R. 824 - The Telehealth Benefit Expansion for Workers Act of 2023 - Issues related to the continued coverage of telemedicine benefit to increase the reach of coverage for underserved communities. Issues related to the implementation of the CMS Hospital at Home waiver, which was continued by the passage of the Consolidated Appropriations Act for FY 2023. Rules, Regulations and Guidance related to hospitals under the annual prospective payment rules. Issues related to Medicare and Medicaid DSH Issues related to developing innovative models of care under the Medicare program. Issues related to mental and behavioral health care and increasing access to and workforce for patients.

H.R. 10545 - The Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025- Issues related to funding government departments and agencies responsible for Medicare, Medicaid and Marketplace programs, 340b and other programs vital for not-for-profit hospitals. H.R. 8260 - Hospital Inpatient Services Modernization Act of 2024 - Support for the extension of the Hospital at Home waiver program. H. R. 7742 - The At HOME Services Act - Support for the current Medicare and Medicaid Hospital at Home programs and the addition of a pilot to support observation level patients at home. S. 3393 - Substance Use Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment Reauthorization Act - Support for continuing the national priority to help individuals and families impacted by substance use. S. 3430 - Better Mental Health Care, Lower Cost Prescription Drugs and Extenders Act of 2023. Support for policies to provide more affordable and accessible health plans. H.R. 5378 - Lower Costs, More Transparency Act - Issues related to the treatment of 340b and qualified hospitals that serve vulnerable populations. H.R. 824 - The Telehealth Benefit Expansion for Workers Act of 2023 - Issues related to the continued coverage of telemedicine benefit to increase the reach of coverage for underserved communities. Issues related to 340b qualified hospitals and ensuring that they are able to best serve vulnerable patients and populations. Issues related to the implementation of the CMS Hospital at Home waiver, which was continued by the passage of the Consolidated Appropriations Act for FY 2023. Rules, Regulations and Guidance related to hospitals under the annual prospective payment rules. Issues related to Medicare and Medicaid DSH Issues related to developing innovative models of care under the Medicare program. Issues related to social determinants of health with an emphasis on food as medicine and other anti-hunger and pro-nutrition initiatives. Issues related to mental and behavioral health care and increasing access to and workforce for patients.

H.R. 10545 - The Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025- Issues related to funding government departments and agencies responsible for health care programs and support for a delay to certain cuts to laboratory payments covered by Medicare. Issues related to combatting the syphilis crisis in the United States and its impact on underserved communities. H.R. 4366 - Consolidated Appropriations and Other Extenders Act of 2024 - Issues related to maintaining support for laboratory programs and services for the upcoming fiscal year. H.R. 2882 - Further Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2024 - Issues related to funding of programs promulgated by the Department of Health and Human Services and its agencies, including CMS. Issues related to specific, federally-reimbursed drug testing protocols. H.R. 1835- The Saving Access to Laboratory Services Act - Issues related to the treatment of clinical labs in the Medicare program.

H.R. 10545 - The Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025- Issues related to funding government departments and agencies responsible for health care programs and support for a delay to certain cuts to laboratory payments covered by Medicare. Rules and regulations related to FDA's treatment of certain laboratory developed tests. Issues related to specific, federally-reimbursed drug testing protocols. H.R. 1835- The Saving Access to Laboratory Services Act - Issues related to the treatment of clinical labs in the Medicare program. Rules, regulations and guidance related to the end of the public health emergency and the treatment of Covid testing, pathology and other related issues. Issues related to testing for STDs. Issues related to testing for PFAS. Issues related to the Cancer Moonshot initiative and addressing ways to combat and prevent cancer.

H.R. 10545 - The Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025- Issues related to funding government departments and agencies responsible for administering programs that support Medicare and Marketplace health care coverage. CMS Rules and Regulations focused on health insurance products. H.R. 1617 - Access to Dental Insurance Act of 2023 - Support for allowing certain populations to receive dental coverage through the federal insurance marketplaces. Issues related to the inclusion in the Inflation Reduction Act, and continued implementation of the enhanced APTCs in the health care marketplace to make coverage more affordable. Issues related to ensuring that Medicaid and Marketplace coverage includes quality dental insurance.

H.R. 10545 - The Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025- Issues related to funding government departments and agencies responsible for administering programs that support Medicare and Marketplace health care coverage. S. 3680 - Paid Family and Medical Leave Tax Credit Extension and Enhancement Act - Support for innovative models to support PFML in the United States. H.R. 1617 - Access to Dental Insurance Act of 2023 - Support for allowing certain populations to receive dental coverage through the federal insurance marketplaces. Issues related to paid family medical leave. Issues related to the inclusion in the Inflation Reduction Act, and continued implementation of the enhanced APTCs in the health care marketplace to make coverage more affordable. Issues related to ensuring that Medicaid and Marketplace coverage includes quality dental insurance.

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