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Lobbyist disclosure reporting period:   01/01/2016 - 06/30/2016
Lobbyist name Kristin Lewis   
Business name Tufts Associated Health Maintenance Organization
Address 705 Mt. Auburn Street   
City, state, zip code Watertown, MA 02472         
Country US
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: $29,988.00
House / SenateBill Number or Agency NameBill title or activityAgent positionAmountDirect business association
House Bill 824 An Act relative to the Public Reporting of Hospital Margins Support $0.00 n/a
House Bill 970 An Act to Promote Accessible Substance Abuse Treatment for All Oppose $0.00 n/a
House Bill 1805 An Act providing equitable access to behavioral health services for MassHealth consumers Oppose $0.00 n/a
Senate Bill 585 An Act to provide equitable access to behavioral health for MassHealth consumers Oppose $0.00 n/a
Executive Discussions with Division of Insurance on Sessions regarding Implementation of Chapter 258 Neutral $0.00 n/a
Executive Discussions with Division of Insurance regarding Listening Sessions on Telehealth and Telemedicine Neutral $0.00 n/a
Executive Discussions with Center for Health Information and Analysis on Comprehensive Mandated Benefit Review Neutral $0.00 n/a
Executive Discussions with the Massachusetts Health Connector regarding 2017 Seal of Approval Process Neutral $0.00 n/a
Executive Discussions with the Governor's Office regarding Changes to the State's Small Group Definition Due to the Affordable Care Act Neutral $0.00 n/a
House Bill 825 An Act Relative to Prescription Eye Drops Oppose $0.00 n/a
House Bill 974 An Act to extend patient protections to recipients of MassHealth Oppose $0.00 n/a
House Bill 1805 An Act providing equitable access to behavioral health services for MassHealth consumers Oppose $0.00 n/a
Senate Bill 617 An Act relative to full application of telemedicine coverage Oppose $0.00 n/a
Executive Discussions with Division of Insurance on Administrative Simplification Neutral $0.00 n/a
Executive Discussions with Division of Insurance regarding Network Adequacy Regulations Neutral $0.00 n/a
Executive Discussions with Center for Health Information and Analysis on Mandate Review of Contraceptive Bills (HB94 & SB486) Neutral $0.00 n/a
Executive Discussions with MassHealth regarding Managed Care Organization Program Improvement Session Neutral $0.00 n/a
Executive Discussions with Executive Office of Health and Human Services regarding Behavioral Health and Substance Abuse Neutral $0.00 n/a
House Bill 828 An Act Relative to patient financial protection Oppose $0.00 n/a
House Bill 977 An Act relative to the base premium rate discount of selective and tiered network products Support $0.00 n/a
House Bill 1916 An Act relative to the joint negotiation prohibition for integrated systems Support $0.00 n/a
Senate Bill 2137 An Act relative to HIV-Associated lipodystrophy treatment Oppose $0.00 n/a
Executive Discussions with Division of Insurance regarding the Definition of Full-Time Employee Under the Affordable Care Act Neutral $0.00 n/a
Executive Discussions with Division of Insurance regarding Proposed Changes to Regulations Neutral $0.00 n/a
Executive Discussions with Center for Health Information and Analysis on Transparency Website Neutral $0.00 n/a
Executive Discussions with MassHealth regarding ACO Pilot Neutral $0.00 n/a
Executive Discussions with Attorney General's Office on Provider Price Variation Neutral $0.00 n/a
House Bill 841 An Act Relative to Prescription Eye Drops Oppose $0.00 n/a
House Bill 982 An Act making greater use of managed care in Medicaid Support $0.00 n/a
House Bill 1944 An Act health insurance; mandated coverage for telemedicine services Oppose $0.00 n/a
Senate Bill 620 An Act relative to the equitable assignment of MassHealth enrollees Support $0.00 n/a
Executive Discussions with Division of Insurance regarding Changes to Quarterly Rate Filings Due to the Affordable Care Act Neutral $0.00 n/a
Executive Discussions with Division of Insurance regarding Accreditation Requirements Neutral $0.00 n/a
Executive Discussions with Center for Health Information and Analysis on Drug Rebate Calculations Neutral $0.00 n/a
Executive Discussions with MassHealth regarding Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Letter on Hepatitis C Treatment Neutral $0.00 n/a
Executive Discussions with Attorney General's Office on Substance Abuse Neutral $0.00 n/a
Senate Bill 4 An Act making appropriations for fiscal year 2017 Neutral $0.00 n/a
House Bill 901 An Act relative to Lyme disease treatment coverage Oppose $0.00 n/a
House Bill 1013 An Act Relative to Prohibition of Public-Private cost Shift Support $0.00 n/a
House Bill 3829 An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2015 to provide for supplementing certain existing appropriations and for certain other activities and projects Neutral $0.00 n/a
Senate Bill 1034 An Act ensuring parity for mental health and substance abuse treatment Oppose $0.00 n/a
Executive Discussions with Division of Insurance regarding Regulatory Review Neutral $0.00 n/a
Executive Discussions with Division of Insurance regarding Availability of Health Plans in Merged Market Neutral $0.00 n/a
Executive Discussions with the Health Policy Commission on Accountable Care Organization Certification Neutral $0.00 n/a
Executive Discussions with MassHealth regarding Programmatic Savings Neutral $0.00 n/a
House Bill 4195 An Act Relative to Prescription Eye Drops Oppose $0.00 n/a
House Bill 976 An Act further regulating the substitution of interchangeable biosimilars Oppose $0.00 n/a
House Bill 1894 An Act relative to retail pharmacy discounts and co-pay assistance Oppose $0.00 n/a
Senate Bill 618 An Act relative to HIV-Associated lipodystrophy treatment Oppose $0.00 n/a
Executive Discussions with Division of Insurance regarding Risk Adjustment Neutral $0.00 n/a
Executive Discussions with Division of Insurance regarding Listening Sessions on Standard Prior Authorization Forms Neutral $0.00 n/a
Executive Discussions with Center for Health Information and Analysis on Annual Report Neutral $0.00 n/a
Executive Discussions with MassHealth regarding MassHealth Redesign Neutral $0.00 n/a
Executive Discussions with Executive Office of Health and Human Services regarding Emergency Department Boarding Work Group Neutral $0.00 n/a
House Bill 4201 An Act making appropriations for fiscal year 2017 Neutral $0.00 n/a
House Bill 867 An Act to Extend Coverage for Any Willing Provider to Qualify as a Mental Health Professional Oppose $0.00 n/a
House Bill 1007 An Act Expanding the Determination of Need Treshold Support $0.00 n/a
House Bill 3460 An Act requiring insurance providers cover a minimum of 30 days for in-patient substance abuse treatment Oppose $0.00 n/a
Senate Bill 1027 An Act to require health care coverage for the emergency psychiatric services Oppose $0.00 n/a
Executive Discussions with Division of Insurance regarding Fiscal Year 2016 Rates Neutral $0.00 n/a
Executive Discussions with Division of Insurance regarding Filing Guidance on Limited-English Proficient Speakers Neutral $0.00 n/a
Executive Discussions with the Health Policy Commission on Out of Network Billing Practices Neutral $0.00 n/a
Executive Discussions with MassHealth regarding Rate Year 2017 Managed Care Organization Rates Neutral $0.00 n/a
House Bill 813 An Act relative to payment for use of ambulance services Oppose $0.00 n/a
House Bill 956 An Act relative to Lyme Disease treatment coverage Oppose $0.00 n/a
House Bill 1785 An Act Regarding Proportional Payments of the Mass. Child Psychiatry Access Project Oppose $0.00 n/a
Senate Bill 579 An Act establishing Medicare for all in Massachusetts Oppose $0.00 n/a
Executive Discussions with Division of Insurance on Sessions regarding Coverage of Methadone Guidance Neutral $0.00 n/a
Executive Discussions with Division of Insurance regarding Draft Bulletin on Summary of Payments Neutral $0.00 n/a
Executive Discussions with Center for Health Information and Analysis on Mandated Benefit Reviews (HB267, HB800, HB843, HB2041, HB3488, SB1154) Neutral $0.00 n/a
Executive Discussions with the Massachusetts Health Connector regarding 1332 Innovation Waiver Neutral $0.00 n/a
Executive Discussions with the Governor's Office regarding Changes to the State Rating Factors Due to the Affordable Care Act Neutral $0.00 n/a
House Bill 847 An Act Relative to the Electronic Submission of Claims Support $0.00 n/a
House Bill 983 An Act relating to equitable provider reimbursement Support $0.00 n/a
House Bill 2059 An Act establishing a statewide discount program for pharmaceuticals Oppose $0.00 n/a
Senate Bill 621 An Act relative to monthly enrollment for Medicaid beneficiaries Support $0.00 n/a
Executive Discussions with Division of Insurance regarding Medical Loss Ratio Methodology and Rebate Calculations Submissions Neutral $0.00 n/a
Executive Discussions with Division of Insurance regarding Filing Guidance on Pediatric Vision and Dental Benefits Neutral $0.00 n/a
Executive Discussions with Health Policy Commission on Accountable Care Organization Certification Standards Neutral $0.00 n/a
Executive Discussions with MassHealth regarding Cost Savings Recommendations Neutral $0.00 n/a
House Bill 4450 An Act making appropriations for fiscal year 2017 Neutral $0.00 n/a
House Bill 919 An Act to prevent inappropriate denials for medically necessary services Oppose $0.00 n/a
House Bill 1016 An Act Strengthening market impact review Support $0.00 n/a
House Bill 3931 Mass. Fair Health Care Pricing Act Neutral $0.00 n/a
Senate Bill 1044 An Act to further define medical necessity determinations Oppose $0.00 n/a
Executive Discussions with Division of Insurance regarding Draft Bulletin on Verification of Center for Health Information and Analysis Data Submission Neutral $0.00 n/a
Executive Discussion with Division of Insurance regarding Written Notices of Adverse Determinations Neutral $0.00 n/a
Executive Discussions with the Health Policy Commission on Provider Price Variation Neutral $0.00 n/a
Executive Discussions with Department of Public Health regarding Substance Abuse Treatment and Prescription Monitoring Program Neutral $0.00 n/a
House Bill 848 An Act to ensure rate equity and cost savings Support $0.00 n/a
House Bill 991 An Act relative to parity of treatment with substance abuse Oppose $0.00 n/a
House Bill 2064 An Act to require health care coverage for the medically necessary treatment for disease, illness, injury, or bodily dysfunction required by a student's individual educational program Oppose $0.00 n/a
Senate Bill 624 An Act to Transparency in Hospital Margins Support $0.00 n/a
Executive Discussions with Division of Insurance regarding Draft Bulleting on Student Health Plans Neutral $0.00 n/a
Executive Discussions with Division of Insurance regarding Filing Guidance on Rehabilitative and Habilitative Benefits Neutral $0.00 n/a
Executive Discussions with Health Policy Commission on Chapter 258 Report Neutral $0.00 n/a
Executive Discussions with MassHealth regarding Chapter 258 Bulletin Neutral $0.00 n/a
House Bill 267 An Act advancing and expanding access to telemedicine services Oppose $0.00 n/a
House Bill 927 An Act relative to HIV-associated lipodystrophy treatment Oppose $0.00 n/a
House Bill 1028 An Act requiring the Division of Medical Assistance to provide adequate rates Oppose $0.00 n/a
Senate Bill 502 An Act relative to Lyme Disease treatment coverage Oppose $0.00 n/a
Senate Bill 1154 An Act relative to full application of telemedicine Oppose $0.00 n/a
Executive Discussions with Division of Insurance regarding Draft Bulletin on Health Benefits within Travel Policies Neutral $0.00 n/a
Executive Discussions with Division of Insurance regarding Chapter 258 Data Collection Neutral $0.00 n/a
Executive Discussions with the Massachusetts Health Connector regarding Open Enrollment Neutral $0.00 n/a
Executive Discussions with Executive Office of Administration & Finance regarding Changes to the State's Small Group Definition Due to the Affordable Care Act Neutral $0.00 n/a
House Bill 785 An Act relative to the continuity of care of mental health treatment Oppose $0.00 n/a
House Bill 953 An Act relative to insurance coverage for craniofacial disorders Oppose $0.00 n/a
House Bill 1033 An Act Establishing a Public Health Insurance Option Oppose $0.00 n/a
Senate Bill 523 An Act establishing accountability for managed care organizations Oppose $0.00 n/a
Senate Bill 1930 An Act making appropriations for fiscal year 2016 Neutral $0.00 n/a
Executive Discussions with Division of Insurance regarding Draft Bulletin on Counting Small Group Employees Neutral $0.00 n/a
Executive Discussions with Division of Insurance regarding Examination on "Ghost Networks" Neutral $0.00 n/a
Executive Discussions with the Massachusetts Health Connector regarding Small Business Health Options Program Neutral $0.00 n/a
Executive Discussions with Executive Office of Administration & Finance regarding Changes to Quarterly Rate Filings Due to the Affordable Care Act Neutral $0.00 n/a
House Bill 267 An Act advancing and expanding access to telemedicine services Neutral $0.00 n/a
House Bill 925 An Act to limit retroactive denials of health insurance claims for mental health and substance abuse services Oppose $0.00 n/a
House Bill 1019 An Act to prohibit material changes above the cost benchmark Support $0.00 n/a
Senate Bill 483 An Act relative to women's health and economic equity Oppose $0.00 n/a
Senate Bill 1048 An Act to promote transparency and cost control of pharmaceutical drug prices Support $0.00 n/a
Executive Discussions with Division of Insurance regarding Draft Bulletin on Lactation Services Neutral $0.00 n/a
Executive Discussions with Division of Insurance regarding Massachusetts Association of Health Plans/Massachusetts Hospital Association Quality Measure Agreement and Tiering Neutral $0.00 n/a
Executive Discussions with the Massachusetts Health Connector regarding Affordable Care Act Implementation Neutral $0.00 n/a
Executive Discussions with Executive Office of Administration & Finance regarding Changes to the State Rating Factors Due to the Affordable Care Act Neutral $0.00 n/a
House Bill 792 An Act relative to ensuring transparency of health plan formularies Oppose $0.00 n/a
House Bill 4206 An Act relative to insurance coverage for craniofacial disorders Oppose $0.00 n/a
House Bill 1338 An Act relative to abrogating the charitable immunity cap Oppose $0.00 n/a
Senate Bill 541 An Act concerning out-of-pocket expenses for prescription drug coverage Oppose $0.00 n/a
Executive Discussions with Division of Insurance regarding Division of Insurance Draft Bulletin on Coverage of Methadone Treatment Neutral $0.00 n/a
Executive Discussions with Division of Insurance regarding Draft Bulletin on Statewide Quality Measure Set Neutral $0.00 n/a
Executive Discussions with Center for Health Information and Analysis regarding All Payer Claims Database Data Release Neutral $0.00 n/a
Executive Discussions with the Massachusetts Health Connector regarding Risk Adjustment Neutral $0.00 n/a
Executive Discussions with the Governor's Office regarding Risk Adjustment Neutral $0.00 n/a
House Bill 862 An Act Relative to Insurance Copays Oppose $0.00 n/a
House Bill 992 An Act to control costs of health care - mandate review Support $0.00 n/a
House Bill 3401 An Act making appropriations for fiscal year 2016 Neutral $0.00 n/a
Senate Bill 874 An Act revising the charitable immunity cap Oppose $0.00 n/a
Executive Discussions with Division of Insurance regarding Draft Bulletin on Summary of Payments Neutral $0.00 n/a
Executive Discussions with Division of Insurance regarding Filing Guidance on the Submission of Policy Form and Rate Filing Materials Neutral $0.00 n/a
Executive Discussions with the Health Policy Commission on Annual Cost Hearings Neutral $0.00 n/a
Executive Discussions with MassHealth regarding Regulation changes to 130 Code of Massachusetts Regulation 450 & 508; CarePlus Primary Care Clinician Option 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
03/14/2016 Robert DeLeo State Representative, 19th Suffolk $200.00
03/16/2016 Charlie Baker Governor $200.00
03/16/2016 Karen Polito Lieutenant Governor $200.00
04/21/2016 Stan Rosenberg State Senator, Hamphire, Franklin, Worcester $200.00
05/03/2016 Mass Democratic state Committee N/A $150.00
05/17/2016 Brian Dempsey State Representative, 3rd Essex $100.00
06/13/2016 Karen Spilka State Senator, Second Middlesex and Norfolk $200.00
  Total contributions $1,250.00
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