119th Congress · introduced in the House · Apr 27, 2026
Timely Access to Coverage Decisions Act of 2026
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Latest action (Apr 27, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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AMERICAN COLLEGE OF EMERGENCY PHYSICIANS · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICAN COLLEGE OF EMERGENCY PHYSICIANS
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 21, 2026 · issue area: Medicare/Medicaid
$393,240
Spent on own lobbying
…its under the Medicare physician fee schedule H.R. 8163-Provider Reimbursement Stability Act, ensure stability for provider payments under the Medicare program H.R. 8500-Timely Access to Coverage Decisions Act of 2026, to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure timely review of local coverage determination reques…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
THE ALS ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: THE ALS ASSOCIATION
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Medicare/Medicaid
$30,000
Spent on own lobbying
…, increased transparency and oversight, align coverage criteria with traditional Medicare, and strengthen beneficiary protections, in Medicare Advantage plans. H.R.8500 - Timely Access to Coverage Decisions Act of 2026 - All Provisions H.R. 9364 FAST Repairs for Wheelchairs Act - All provisions H.R. 10787-the Access to Medical…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
SOCIETY FOR VASCULAR SURGERY · lobbying firm or registrant: SOCIETY FOR VASCULAR SURGERY
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 19, 2026 · issue area: Medicare/Medicaid
$50,000
Spent on own lobbying
…3, the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act of 2026 Expansion of Physician Workforce/surgical workforce shortages; in general H.R. 9963, the Patients First Act H.R. 8500/S. 5475, the Timely Access to Coverage Decisions Act Issues relating to the CY2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 19, 2026 · issue area: Medicare/Medicaid
$20,000
Spent on own lobbying
-Support for the Patients First Act (HR 9693), which would provide long term reform to the Medicare physician payment system. -Support for H.R. 8500, the Timely Access to Coverage Decisions Act of 2026, which would help to ensure that patients have access to medically necessary items and services by making…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 19, 2026 · issue area: Medicare/Medicaid
$4,540,000
Spent on own lobbying
…all provisions H.R.8261 - Chronic Care Management Improvement Act of 2026, all provisions H.R.8375 - Medicare Advantage Improvement Act of 2026, all provisions H.R.8500 - Timely Access to Coverage Decisions Act of 2026, all provisions H.R.8622 - Medicare Physician Data-driven Performance Payment System Act of 2026, all provisi…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICAN CLINICAL LABORATORY ASSN · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICAN CLINICAL LABORATORY ASSN
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 15, 2026 · issue area: Medical/Disease Research/Clinical Labs
$850,000
Spent on own lobbying
…. 2761); diagnostic regulatory reform; Enhancing CLIA Act (H.R. 8990); artificial intelligence in laboratory services; Timely Access to Coverage Decisions Act (H.R. 8500); laboratory services as Essential Health Benefits; laboratory coding, pricing, coverage, and payment.
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COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS · lobbying firm or registrant: COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 15, 2026 · issue area: Health Issues
$203,130
Spent on own lobbying
…Health Care Price Certainty for All Americans Act H.R. 9693 - The Patients First Act S 5180 Provider Reimbursement Stability Act S 5062 - FAIR DME Appeals Act H.R. 8500 / S. 5745 - Timely Access to Coverage Decisions Act ROOT Act HR 8890 the Enhancing CLIA Act
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
ASSOCIATION FOR CLINICAL ONCOLOGY · lobbying firm or registrant: ASSOCIATION FOR CLINICAL ONCOLOGY
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 15, 2026 · issue area: Medicare/Medicaid
$80,000
Spent on own lobbying
…752/S. 2760: Reducing Hereditary Cancer Act - to provide hereditary cancer genetic testing for individuals with a history of a hereditary cancer gene mutation. H.R. 8500: Timely Access to Coverage Decisions Act of 2026: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure timely review of local coverage determination reque…
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ASSOCIATION FOR DIAGNOSTICS & LABORATORY MEDICINE (FORMERLY AACC) · lobbying firm or registrant: ASSOCIATION FOR DIAGNOSTICS & LABORATORY MEDICINE (FORMERLY AACC)
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 14, 2026 · issue area: Medical/Disease Research/Clinical Labs
$80,000
Spent on own lobbying
* On April 10, ADLM joined with other healthcare entities in endorsing H.R.8500, the Timely Access to Coverage Decisions Act, which would create a more transparent Medicare process for making coverage decisions. On July 20th and September…
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CURE SMA · lobbying firm or registrant: CURE SMA
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 13, 2026 · issue area: Health Issues
$75,000
Spent on own lobbying
…, Veterans STAND Act (H.R. 6835), Veterans SPORTS Act (S. 3138) Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026 (P.L. 119-75); Timely Access to Coverage Decisions Act (H.R. 8500); HCBS Access Act ( H.R.8540/ S.5321); Supporting Our Direct Care Workforce and Family Caregivers Act (S. 4889); Safe Step Act (H.R. 5509/ S. 2903), Recognizin…
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LABORATORY CORPORATION OF AMERICA HOLDINGS · lobbying firm or registrant: LABORATORY CORPORATION OF AMERICA HOLDINGS
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 12, 2026 · issue area: Health Issues
$250,000
Spent on own lobbying
…ice provider price transparency and itemized patient billing; S. 3097, the Health Information Privacy Reform Act, provision relating to privacy of health data; H.R. 8500, the Timely Access to Coverage Decisions Act, provisions relating to establishment of standards for Medicare local coverage decisions; H.R. 8890, the Enhancing…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICAN COLLEGE OF OBSTETRICIANS AND GYNECOLOGISTS · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICAN COLLEGE OF OBSTETRICIANS AND GYNECOLOGISTS
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 20, 2026 · issue area: Health Issues
$96,000
Spent on own lobbying
…y; H.R. 9090/S. 4503, Advancing Menopause Care and Mid-Life Womens Health Act; H.Res. 1323, a resolution recognizing National Menstrual Health Awareness Month; H.R. 8500, Timely Access to Coverage Decisions Act; H.R. 7694, Gwenns Law; S. 4878, Reproductive Health Care Training Act; H.R. _____/S. _____, Right to IVF Act; S. 4494…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
THE ALS ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: THE ALS ASSOCIATION
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 20, 2026 · issue area: Medicare/Medicaid
$30,000
Spent on own lobbying
…, increased transparency and oversight, align coverage criteria with traditional Medicare, and strengthen beneficiary protections, in Medicare Advantage plans. H.R.8500 - Timely Access to Coverage Decisions Act of 2026 - All Provisions
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · amended · posted Jul 20, 2026 · issue area: Medicare/Medicaid
$5,130,000
Spent on own lobbying
…2026, all provisions H.R.8375 - Medicare Advantage Improvement Act of 2026, all provisions H.R.8487 - Ensuring Excellence in Mental Health Act, all provisions H.R.8500 - Timely Access to Coverage Decisions Act of 2026, all provisions H.R.8622 - Medicare Physician Data-driven Performance Payment System Act of 2026, all provisi…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
LABORATORY CORPORATION OF AMERICA HOLDINGS · lobbying firm or registrant: LABORATORY CORPORATION OF AMERICA HOLDINGS
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 14, 2026 · issue area: Health Issues
$270,000
Spent on own lobbying
…. 5582/S. 2355, the Patients Deserve Price Tags Act, and H.R. 9393, the Lower Costs, More Transparency Act, provisions relating to lab test price transparency; H.R. 8500, the Timely Access to Coverage Decisions Act, provisions relating to establishment of standards for Medicare local coverage decisions; H.R. 8890, the Enhancing…
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