Primacy Strategy Group
Primacy Strategy Group filed a Q3 report for Essentia Health on October 19, 2026, reporting $20,000 in lobbying income.
Lobbying for Essentia Health · Healthcare/Prior Authorization process
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ROD OWENSPreviously held: Chief of Congressional & Intergovernmental Affairs, US Census Bureau
Prior Authorization Simplification - H.R. 3514/S. 1816 - Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act Establish an electronic prior authorization process for MA plans including a standardization for transactions and clinical attachments. Increase transparency around MA prior authorization requirements and its use. Clarify CMS authority to establish timeframes for e-PA requests including expedited determinations, real-time decisions for routinely approved items and services, and other PA requests. Expand beneficiary protections to improve enrollee experiences and outcomes. Require HHS and other agencies to report to Congress on program integrity efforts and other ways to further improve the e-PA process.
340b Policy Prior Authorization Simplification - H.R. 3514/S. 1816 - Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act Establish an electronic prior authorization process for MA plans including a standardization for transactions and clinical attachments. Increase transparency around MA prior authorization requirements and its use. Clarify CMS authority to establish timeframes for e-PA requests including expedited determinations, real-time decisions for routinely approved items and services, and other PA requests. Expand beneficiary protections to improve enrollee experiences and outcomes. Require HHS and other agencies to report to Congress on program integrity efforts and other ways to further improve the e-PA process.
FY27 Appropriations