Why It Matters
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons is pursuing a health care agenda through Holland & Knight LLP, a major lobbying firm.
By the Numbers
Holland & Knight LLP's team lobbying for the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons includes five individuals. Rob Bradner is a Partner at the firm who has filed 46 total lobbying disclosures and previously worked as an in-house lobbyist for OSF HealthCare. Larry Bucshon is a Senior Policy Adviser who has filed 29 total lobbying disclosures. Miranda Franco is a Senior Policy Adviser with 43 total lobbying disclosures and prior in-house experience with the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, RELX Inc., and the Medical Group Management Association. Jordan Brossi is a Senior Public Affairs Adviser with 46 total lobbying disclosures and prior congressional staff experience. Mary Johnson is a Senior Vice President at SL Strategies LLC.
Broader Context
State and federal opioid laws were imposing new prescribing restrictions on orthopaedic surgeons, such as Florida's 2018 law limiting prescriptions to a three-day supply. The Academy previously lobbied on physician-owned hospitals, opioid prescribing restrictions, surprise medical billing, and health insurance antitrust matters across recent Congresses.
Between The Lines
The Academy lobbied on legislation addressing physician-owned hospitals in 2017. HR 1876 would limit the liability of health care professionals who volunteer in response to a disaster or public health emergency. The organization has also engaged on surprise billing protections, including HR 3502, which includes robust patient protections ensuring individuals only pay in-network amounts for their care whether the care provided was in- or out-of-network.
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