Issues lobbied + lobbyists (5)
VET — Veterans
Discussions regarding the Department of Veterans Affairs proposed rule (RIN 2900-AP89 Change in Rates VA Pays for Special Modes of Transportation) and related legislation; VA Emergency Transportation Access Act (HR. 5530, S. 2757).
Government entities lobbied: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE
AVI — Aviation/Airlines/Airports
Issues related to FAA Reauthorization legislation, specifically the application of the Airline Deregulation Act to emergency air ambulance services. REACH Air Medical Services exemption request to have the ability to provide hoist rescue operations.
Government entities lobbied: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE
HCR — Health Issues
Issues related to the implementation and rulemaking of the No Surprises Act.
Government entities lobbied: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS); Government Accountability Office (GAO); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE
MMM — Medicare/Medicaid
Medicare reimbursement policy for air and ground ambulance services; Intergovernmental Transfers (IGTs)/State Plan Amendments related to Medicaid reimbursement. H.R. 2232/S. 1643, Protecting Access to Ground Ambulance Medical Services Act of 2025; New York Medicaid State Plan Amendment on Treat in Place.
Government entities lobbied: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE
HOM — Homeland Security
Education and informational meetings about GMR's role in emergency disaster response (no specific bills). Educational meetings related to the National Ambulance Contract and FEMA.
Government entities lobbied: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE