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Lobbyist disclosure reporting period:   01/01/2020 - 06/30/2020
Lobbyist name Kristin Lewis   
Business name Tufts Associated Health Maintenance Organization
Address 705 Mount Auburn Street   
City, state, zip code Watertown, MA 02472         
Country USA
Agent type Both
Phone 617-923-5621
 
 
Operating Expenses
No operating expenses were filed for this disclosure reporting period.
 
Activities, Bill Numbers and Titles
Client: Tufts Associated Health Maintenance Organization
Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $46,197.94
House / SenateBill Number or Agency NameBill title or activityAgent positionAmountDirect business association
House Bill 920 An Act relative to insurance coverage for PANDAS/PANS Oppose $0.00 n/a
House Bill 980 An Act to improve child and adolescent mental health services Oppose $0.00 n/a
House Bill 1125 An Act requiring the Division of Medical Assistance to provide adequate rates Oppose $0.00 n/a
House Bill 1707 An Act to promote high value and evidence-based behavioral health care Support $0.00 n/a
Senate Bill 584 An Act limiting out of pocket health expenses Oppose $0.00 n/a
Senate Bill 655 An Act relative to ambulance service reimbursement Oppose $0.00 n/a
Senate Bill 1148 An Act relative to medical necessity for mental health acute treatment Oppose $0.00 n/a
Executive Division of Insurance (Executive Office of Health and Human Services) Discussion with Division of Insurance on Bulletin 2020-10 on Credentialing and Prior Authorization Neutral $0.00 n/a
Executive Health Connector Discussion with Massachusetts Health Connector on 2021 Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters Neutral $0.00 n/a
Executive Office of Medicaid/MassHealth (Executive Office of Health and Human Services) Discussion with MassHealth regarding Model A Pricing Neutral $0.00 n/a
House Bill 949 An Act relative to non-medical switching Oppose $0.00 n/a
House Bill 996 An Act to extend coverage for any willing provider to qualify as a mental health professional Oppose $0.00 n/a
House Bill 1172 An Act ensuring protections for physicians and hospitals that contract with Medicaid managed care organizations Oppose $0.00 n/a
House Bill 1735 An Act providing equitable access to behavioral health services for MassHealth consumers Oppose $0.00 n/a
Senate Bill 606 An Act promoting continuity of care for multiple sclerosis treatment Oppose $0.00 n/a
Senate Bill 683 An Act establishing medicare for all in Massachusetts Oppose $0.00 n/a
Executive Division of Insurance (Executive Office of Health and Human Services) Discussion with Division of Insurance on Merged Market Advisory Council Neutral $0.00 n/a
Executive Division of Insurance (Executive Office of Health and Human Services) Discussion with Division of Insurance on Bulletin 2020-19 on Flexibility with Early Intervention Services During the COVID-19 Health Emergency Neutral $0.00 n/a
Executive Center for Health Information and Analysis (CHIA) Discussion with Center for Health Information and Analysis on Implementation of Primary Care/Behavioral Health Reporting Neutral $0.00 n/a
Executive Office of Medicaid/MassHealth (Executive Office of Health and Human Services) Discussion with MassHealth regarding Provider Financial Support Neutral $0.00 n/a
House Bill 955 An Act relative to payments for use of ambulance services Oppose $0.00 n/a
House Bill 1029 An Act to further define medical necessity determinations Oppose $0.00 n/a
House Bill 1177 An Act relative to protecting health care consumers Support $0.00 n/a
House Bill 3877 An Act relative to capping the price of life saving prescription drugs Oppose $0.00 n/a
Senate Bill 613 An Act relative to insurance coverage for PANDAS/PANS Oppose $0.00 n/a
Senate Bill 697 An Act establishing a public health option Oppose $0.00 n/a
Executive Division of Insurance (Executive Office of Health and Human Services) Discussion with Division of Insurance on Bulletin 2020-02 on COVID-19 Testing and Treatment Neutral $0.00 n/a
Executive Division of Insurance (Executive Office of Health and Human Services) Discussion with Division of Insurance on Rate Filings Neutral $0.00 n/a
Executive Massachusetts Health Policy Commission (HPC) Discussion with Health Policy Commission on Administrative Simplification Neutral $0.00 n/a
Executive Office of the Governor Discussion with Governor Baker's Office regarding Health Plan Inclusion in Essential Services Neutral $0.00 n/a
House Bill 959 An Act requiring continual coverage of prescription medication Oppose $0.00 n/a
House Bill 1046 An Act relative to out-of-network billing Oppose $0.00 n/a
House Bill 1184 An Act for equity for high value community hospitals Oppose $0.00 n/a
Senate Bill 551 An Act relative to administrative simplification Support $0.00 n/a
Senate Bill 634 An Act relative to payments for use of ambulance services Oppose $0.00 n/a
Senate Bill 712 An Act to promote transparency and prevent price gouging of pharmaceutical drug prices Support $0.00 n/a
Executive Division of Insurance (Executive Office of Health and Human Services) Discussion with Division of Insurance on Bulletin 2020-04 on Telehealth Coverage Neutral $0.00 n/a
Executive Division of Insurance (Executive Office of Health and Human Services) Discussion with Division of Insurance on Filing Guidance Notice 2020-A Area Rating Factor Adjustments Neutral $0.00 n/a
Executive Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) Discussion with Executive Office of Health and Human Services regarding Drug Manufacturer Negotiations Regulations Neutral $0.00 n/a
House Bill 953 An Act relative to patient financial protection Oppose $0.00 n/a
House Bill 1002 An Act expanding access to telemedicine services Oppose $0.00 n/a
House Bill 1176 An Act studying outpatient care costs Support $0.00 n/a
House Bill 3556 An Act promoting continuity of care for multiple sclerosis treatment Oppose $0.00 n/a
Senate Bill 612 An Act advancing and expanding access to telemedicine services Oppose $0.00 n/a
Senate Bill 694 An Act to assist community hospitals Support $0.00 n/a
Executive Division of Insurance (Executive Office of Health and Human Services) Discussion with Division of Insurance on Listening Session on Funding of Nasal Naloxone Neutral $0.00 n/a
Executive Division of Insurance (Executive Office of Health and Human Services) Discussion with Division of Insurance on Utilization Data Collection Neutral $0.00 n/a
Executive Massachusetts Health Policy Commission (HPC) Discussion with Health Policy Commission on the Health Care Cost Growth Benchmark Neutral $0.00 n/a
Executive Department of Mental Health (DMH) Discussion with Department of Mental Health on Implementation of child adolescent BH services Neutral $0.00 n/a
House Bill 614 An Act to improve Alzheimer's’ and dementia care in senior care options programs Support $0.00 n/a
House Bill 967 An Act to protect consumers from surprise medical bills Support $0.00 n/a
House Bill 1054 An Act relative to ambulance billing Oppose $0.00 n/a
House Bill 1185 An Act enhancing the market review process Support $0.00 n/a
Senate Bill 552 An Act to promote transparency in prescription drug prices Support $0.00 n/a
Senate Bill 647 An Act relative to small group eligibility Oppose $0.00 n/a
Senate Bill 722 An Act relative to association health plans Oppose $0.00 n/a
Executive Division of Insurance (Executive Office of Health and Human Services) Discussion with Division of Insurance on Bulletin 2020-05 on Grace Periods for Premium Payments Neutral $0.00 n/a
Executive Division of Insurance (Executive Office of Health and Human Services) Discussion with Division of Insurance on Plan Monthly Membership Reporting Neutral $0.00 n/a
Executive Office of Medicaid/MassHealth (Executive Office of Health and Human Services) Discussion with MassHealth on Managed Care Organization Rate Development Neutral $0.00 n/a
House Bill 932 An Act relative to out of network billing Oppose $0.00 n/a
House Bill 982 An Act to provide early and periodic screening, diagnosis and treatment to privately insured children under the age of 21 Oppose $0.00 n/a
House Bill 1132 An Act creating a MassHealth buy in program Oppose $0.00 n/a
House Bill 1715 An Act relative to requiring insurance providers cover a minimum of 30 days for in-patient substance abuse treatment Oppose $0.00 n/a
Senate Bill 588 An Act relative to mental health parity implementation Oppose $0.00 n/a
Senate Bill 656 An Act relative to transparency for mental health parity Oppose $0.00 n/a
Senate Bill 1150 An Act providing access to full spectrum addiction treatment services Oppose $0.00 n/a
Executive Division of Insurance (Executive Office of Health and Human Services) Discussion with Division of Insurance on Bulletin 2020-11 on Filing and Reporting Flexibility Neutral $0.00 n/a
Executive Health Connector Discussion with Massachusetts Health Connector on 2021 Seal of Approval Neutral $0.00 n/a
Executive Office of Medicaid/MassHealth (Executive Office of Health and Human Services) Discussion with MassHealth regarding Emergency Depratment/Emergency Services Program Neutral $0.00 n/a
House Bill 942 An Act relative to transparency of hospital margins & ensuring hospital efficiency Support $0.00 n/a
House Bill 990 An Act relative to insurance coverage for PANDAS/PANS Oppose $0.00 n/a
House Bill 1139 An Act relative to the closing of hospital essential services Support $0.00 n/a
House Bill 1723 An Act to further define medical necessity determinations Oppose $0.00 n/a
Senate Bill 592 An Act relative to consumer transparency about provider networks Oppose $0.00 n/a
Senate Bill 672 An Act relative to the closing of hospital essential services Support $0.00 n/a
Senate Bill 2409 An Act relative to pharmaceutical access, costs and transparency Support $0.00 n/a
Executive Division of Insurance (Executive Office of Health and Human Services) Discussion with Division of Insurance on Bulletin 2020-15 on Administrative Flexibility Neutral $0.00 n/a
Executive Health Connector Discussion with Massachusetts Health Connector on Request for Reporting Delays Neutral $0.00 n/a
Executive Office of Medicaid/MassHealth (Executive Office of Health and Human Services) Discussion with MassHealth regarding COVID-19 Response Neutral $0.00 n/a
House Bill 941 An Act to increase MassHealth rates Oppose $0.00 n/a
House Bill 988 An Act relative to ensuring treatment for genetic craniofacial conditions Oppose $0.00 n/a
House Bill 1134 An Act relative to provide immediate relief to businesses on health care costs Support $0.00 n/a
House Bill 1716 An Act to promote high value and evidence-based behavioral health care Support $0.00 n/a
Senate Bill 590 An Act to require health care coverage for the emergency psychiatric services Oppose $0.00 n/a
Senate Bill 661 An Act relative to MassHealth rates Oppose $0.00 n/a
Senate Bill 2217 An Act furthering rate equity, access, and affordability in community hospitals Oppose $0.00 n/a
Executive Division of Insurance (Executive Office of Health and Human Services) Discussion with Division of Insurance on Bulletin 2020-13 on Cost Sharing and Out of Network Default Reimbursement Rate Neutral $0.00 n/a
Executive Health Connector Discussion with Massachusetts Health Connector on Special Enrollment Period for Coronavirus Neutral $0.00 n/a
Executive Office of Medicaid/MassHealth (Executive Office of Health and Human Services) Discussion with MassHealth regarding Senior Care Options Reporting Requirements during COVID-19 Emergency Neutral $0.00 n/a
House Bill 946 An Act relative to payments for use of ambulance services Oppose $0.00 n/a
House Bill 991 An Act advancing and expanding access to telemedicine services Oppose $0.00 n/a
House Bill 1162 An Act to promote transparency in prescription drug prices Support $0.00 n/a
House Bill 1732 An Act providing access to full spectrum addiction treatment services Oppose $0.00 n/a
Senate Bill 593 An Act to promote the accessibility, quality and continuity of care for consumers of behavioral health, substance use disorder and mental health services Oppose $0.00 n/a
Senate Bill 673 An Act protecting Massachusetts hospitals and health systems Oppose $0.00 n/a
Senate Bill 2295 An Act to increase consumer transparency about insurance provider networks Support $0.00 n/a
Executive Division of Insurance (Executive Office of Health and Human Services) Discussion with Division of Insurance on Bulletin 2020-16 on COVID-Related Testing Neutral $0.00 n/a
Executive Attorney General's Office (AGO) Discussion with The Attorney General's Office on Community Benefits Filing and Training Neutral $0.00 n/a
Executive Office of Medicaid/MassHealth (Executive Office of Health and Human Services) Discussion with MassHealth regarding Senior Care Options - COVID-19 Guidance for Integrated Care Programs Neutral $0.00 n/a
House Bill 907 An Act relative to the continuity of care of mental health treatment Oppose $0.00 n/a
House Bill 972 An Act to increase limited and tiered network enrollment Support $0.00 n/a
House Bill 1086 An Act stabilizing nonprofit independent DSH community hospitals via competitive commercial insurance rates for their affiliated physicians Oppose $0.00 n/a
House Bill 1186 An Act strengthening HPC and CHIA market oversight Support $0.00 n/a
Senate Bill 555 An Act relative to the continuity of care of mental health treatment Oppose $0.00 n/a
Senate Bill 648 An Act relative to providing short term health care plans Oppose $0.00 n/a
Senate Bill 724 An Act relative to Mass Health Eligibility Checks Oppose $0.00 n/a
Executive Division of Insurance (Executive Office of Health and Human Services) Discussion with Division of Insurance on Bulletin 2020-06 on Administration of Rx Benefits Neutral $0.00 n/a
Executive Division of Insurance (Executive Office of Health and Human Services) Discussion with Division of Insurance on Special Examination Neutral $0.00 n/a
Executive Office of Medicaid/MassHealth (Executive Office of Health and Human Services) Discussion with MassHealth regarding Senior Care Options - Risk Adjustment Neutral $0.00 n/a
House Bill 910 An Act relative to mental health parity implementation Oppose $0.00 n/a
House Bill 977 An Act relative to a senior citizen buy in program for health care Oppose $0.00 n/a
House Bill 1124 An Act to strengthen the PIP process Support $0.00 n/a
House Bill 1699 An Act to require equitable payment from the Commonwealth Oppose $0.00 n/a
Senate Bill 570 An Act relative to out-of-pocket expenses for prescription drug coverage Oppose $0.00 n/a
Senate Bill 653 An Act relative to prescription drug pricing Oppose $0.00 n/a
Senate Bill 730 An Act to require equitable access to behavioral health services for MassHealth consumers Oppose $0.00 n/a
Executive Division of Insurance (Executive Office of Health and Human Services) Discussion with Division of Insurance on Bulletin 2020-09 on Special Enrollment Period Until May 25 Neutral $0.00 n/a
Executive Health Connector Discussion with Massachusetts Health Connector on federal rule on Exchange Program Integrity Neutral $0.00 n/a
Executive Office of Medicaid/MassHealth (Executive Office of Health and Human Services) Discussion with MassHealth regarding Implementation of DOI Bulletin on Behavioral Health for Children and Adolescents Neutral $0.00 n/a
House Bill 957 An Act to protect consumers from surprise billing Support $0.00 n/a
House Bill 1044 An Act ensuring access to recovery coaches Oppose $0.00 n/a
House Bill 1179 An Act relative to hospital billing and licensure Support $0.00 n/a
House Bill 4134 An Act to improve health care by investing in VALUE Support $0.00 n/a
Senate Bill 624 An Act relative to an affordable health plan Support $0.00 n/a
Senate Bill 700 An Act providing transparency for patients receiving care at hospital-based facilities Support $0.00 n/a
Executive Division of Insurance (Executive Office of Health and Human Services) Discussion with Division of Insurance on Bulletin 2020-03 on Special Enrollment Period Neutral $0.00 n/a
Executive Division of Insurance (Executive Office of Health and Human Services) Discussion with Division of Insurance on Relaxation of compliance with regulatory/statutory requirements related to mailing, appeals and grievances, claims adjudication, prompt pay Neutral $0.00 n/a
Executive Massachusetts Health Policy Commission (HPC) Discussion with Health Policy Commission on Drug Pricing Review Regulations Neutral $0.00 n/a
House Bill 909 An Act to require health care coverage for the emergency psychiatric services Oppose $0.00 n/a
House Bill 975 An Act relative to ambulance service reimbursement Oppose $0.00 n/a
House Bill 1098 An Act relative to qualified health plans Support $0.00 n/a
House Bill 1194 An Act establishing Medicare for all in Massachusetts Oppose $0.00 n/a
Senate Bill 564 An Act relative to health insurer reserve requirements Oppose $0.00 n/a
Senate Bill 649 An Act relative to mandated benefits Support $0.00 n/a
Senate Bill 729 An Act relative to the closing of hospital essential services Support $0.00 n/a
Executive Division of Insurance (Executive Office of Health and Human Services) Discussion with Division of Insurance on Bulletin 2020-07 on Making Consumer Information Available Neutral $0.00 n/a
Executive Division of Insurance (Executive Office of Health and Human Services) Discussion with Division of Insurance on Telehealth Neutral $0.00 n/a
Executive Office of Medicaid/MassHealth (Executive Office of Health and Human Services) Discussion with MassHealth regarding One Care Procurement Neutral $0.00 n/a
House Bill 947 An Act relative to insurance coverage for PANDAS/PANS Oppose $0.00 n/a
House Bill 992 An Act relative to controlling healthcare cost growth for consumers by directing carriers to constrain the variation in payment to providers within their networks Oppose $0.00 n/a
House Bill 1163 An Act establishing a special commission to study the implementation of single payer health care in the Commonwealth Oppose $0.00 n/a
House Bill 1734 An Act removing administrative barriers to behavioral health services Oppose $0.00 n/a
Senate Bill 604 An Act relative to removing barriers to non-opioid pain management Oppose $0.00 n/a
Senate Bill 674 An Act to ensure effective health care as a right Oppose $0.00 n/a
Executive Division of Insurance (Executive Office of Health and Human Services) Discussion with Division of Insurance on Standard Prior Authorization Forms Neutral $0.00 n/a
Executive Division of Insurance (Executive Office of Health and Human Services) Discussion with Division of Insurance on Bulletin 2020-18 on Special Open Enrollment Period Neutral $0.00 n/a
Executive Center for Health Information and Analysis (CHIA) Discussion with Center for Health Information and Analysis on Comprehensive Mandated Benefit Review Data Request Neutral $0.00 n/a
Executive Office of Medicaid/MassHealth (Executive Office of Health and Human Services) Discussion with MassHealth regarding Senior Care Options Contract Amendment Neutral $0.00 n/a
House Bill 950 An Act relative to notices by insurance companies Support $0.00 n/a
House Bill 1001 An Act relative to behavioral health telemedicine Oppose $0.00 n/a
House Bill 1174 An Act protecting Massachusetts hospitals and health systems Oppose $0.00 n/a
House Bill 3490 An Act relative to the joint negotiation prohibition for integrated systems Support $0.00 n/a
Senate Bill 607 An Act reducing the financial burden of surprise medical bills for patients Support $0.00 n/a
Senate Bill 691 An Act to require equitable access to behavioral health services for MassHealth consumers Oppose $0.00 n/a
Executive Division of Insurance (Executive Office of Health and Human Services) Discussion with Division of Insurance on Draft Guidance on Geographic Rating Factor Adjustments Neutral $0.00 n/a
Executive Division of Insurance (Executive Office of Health and Human Services) Discussion with Division of Insurance on Bulletin 2020-21 on Prior Authorization and Retrospective Review Neutral $0.00 n/a
Executive Center for Health Information and Analysis (CHIA) Discussion with Center for Health Information and Analysis on Monthly membership Reporting Neutral $0.00 n/a
Executive Department of Mental Health (DMH) Discussion with Department of Mental Health on ED Boarding Escalation Process Neutral $0.00 n/a
    Total amount $0.00  
 
Meals, Travel, and Entertainment Expenses
No meals, travel, or entertainment expenses were filed for this disclosure reporting period.
 
Additional Expenses
No additional expenses were filed for this disclosure reporting period.
 
Campaign Contributions
DateRecipient nameOffice soughtAmount
03/09/2020 Ronald Mariano State Representative $200.00
  Total contributions $200.00
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