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Lobbyist disclosure reporting period:   07/01/2024 - 12/31/2024
Lobbyist name Kristen Frances Pieper   
Business name The Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers, Inc.
Address 40 Court Street    10th Floor
City, state, zip code Boston, MA 02108         
Country US
Agent type Both
Phone 617-988-2326
 
 
Operating Expenses
No operating expenses were filed for this disclosure reporting period.
 
Activities, Bill Numbers and Titles
Client: The Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers, Inc.
Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $4,004.26
House / SenateBill Number or Agency NameBill title or activityAgent positionAmountDirect business association
House Bill 5049 An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2024 to provide for supplementing certain existing appropriations and for certain other activities and projects Support $0.00 N/A
Executive Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) Urgent care; Sought clarification on health center eligibility for coverage and enhanced reimbursement of out-of-network urgent care services Support $0.00 N/A
Executive Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) MassHealth telehealth policy; Sought continued support for payment parity for telehealth services with in-person care Support $0.00 N/A
Senate Bill 2974 An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2024 to provide for supplementing certain existing appropriations and for certain other activities and projects Support $0.00 N/A
Executive MassHealth 130 CMR 458.000: Homeless Medical Respite Services; Advocated for programmatic changes and clarifications relative to Federally Qualified Health Center participation in the new Homeless Medical Respite Service Support $0.00 N/A
Executive Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) Implementation of 101 CMR 304.00: Rates for Community Health Centers; Advocated for implementation of 101 CMR 304 updates containing new health center payment methodology Support $0.00 N/A
Executive MassHealth 130 CMR 463.000: Doula Services and 101 CMR 319.00: Rates for Doula Services; Advocated for inclusion of health centers as eligible providers Support $0.00 N/A
Executive MassHealth 130 CMR 450.000 Administrative and Billing Regulations; Advocated for and sought clarification on health center-specific considerations on Medicare coverage of Licensed Mental Health Counselors and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists and health center-specific considerations for the new Homeless Medical Respite Service Support $0.00 N/A
Executive Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) Health Safety Net reimbursement; Advocated for supplemental payments for health centers in a Fiscal Year 2024 supplemental budget Support $0.00 N/A
Executive Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) 101 CMR 446.00: COVID-19 Payment Rates for Certain Community Health Care Providers; Advocated for continued alignment/support of COVID-related services health centers continued to provide post-public health emergency Support $0.00 N/A
Executive MassHealth Federally Qualified Health Center Medicaid payment; Advocated for rate adequacy for Federally Qualified Health Center services by MassHealth including medical, behavioral health, and dental services, including seeking clarification on health center-specific considerations on coverage of annual behavioral health wellness exam Support $0.00 N/A
House Bill 5049 An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2024 to provide for supplementing certain existing appropriations and for certain other activities and projects Support $0.00 N/A
Executive Department of Public Health (DPH) Urgent care; Sought clarification on health center eligibility for coverage of out-of-network urgent care services and enhanced reimbursement Support $0.00 N/A
Senate Bill 2968 An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2024 to provide for supplementing certain existing appropriations and for certain other activities and projects Support $0.00 N/A
House Bill 5077 An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2024 to provide for supplementing certain existing appropriations and for certain other activities and projects Support $0.00 N/A
Executive MassHealth Urgent care; Sought clarification on health center eligibility for coverage of out-of-network urgent care services and advocated for inclusion of health center urgent care services Support $0.00 N/A
Executive Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) 130 CMR 405.000: Community Health Center Services; Sought alignment between health center program regulation and pricing regulation visit definitions Support $0.00 N/A
Executive Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) Fiscal Year 2024 Supplemental Budget asks for community health centers for operations, workforce, and capital; Sought funding for community health centers for: primary care access shortage relief via supplemental appropriations for rate and grant funding; for workforce development programs for career pipeline and pathway programs at health centers; and funding for health center capital needs Support $0.00 N/A
Executive Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) MassHealth Accountable Care Organization program; Advocated for adequate per member per month rates for Rate Year (RY) 2025, sought relief from RY24 rate reductions for some Federally Qualified Health Centers, and advocated for changes to how specialty and obstetrical services are reimbursed Support $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
No campaign contributions were filed for this disclosure reporting period.
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