Why It Matters

Camber Health terminated its lobbying relationship with McDermottPlus LLC on August 31. The company paid the firm $30,000 in third-quarter fees before ending the arrangement, according to a termination report filed August 28.

Other clients have paid McDermottPlus significantly more: the Rural Referral Center and Sole Community Hospital Coalition paid $330,000 across five filings, while Ascension, the Association for Community Affiliated Plans, Connections Health Solutions LLC, and the Urgent Care Association each paid $280,000.

Camber Health paid $20,000 for first-quarter services and $50,000 for second-quarter work before the final $30,000 payment in the third-quarter. The company specializes in billing for Applied Behavior Analysis, Speech Language Pathology, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Neuropsychology services.

The Lobbying Team

McDermottPlus deployed five registered lobbyists on the Camber Health account across the first three quarters of 2026: Rodney Whitlock, Debbie Curtis, Erin Fuller, Katie Waldo, and Maddie News.

Rodney Whitlock served as Health Policy Director for the Senate Finance Committee during the 112th, 113th, and 114th Congresses, giving him direct experience with the committee that shapes Medicare and Medicaid policy. Debbie Curtis, a Principal at McDermottPlus, held the position of Professional Staff Member on the House Ways and Means Committee's Health Subcommittee during the same period and previously worked with Rep. Fortney Pete Stark. Erin Fuller had prior member experience with Sen. Elissa Slotkin. Maddie News had prior member experience with Rep. Madeleine Dean. Katie Waldo brought prior government experience.

Broader Context

Camber Health retained McDermottPlus LLC to lobby on issues relating to Medicaid fraud initiatives and Medicaid reimbursement. Camber Health specializes in billing for Applied Behavior Analysis, Speech Language Pathology, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Neuropsychology.

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which moved through Congress during this period, included new work requirements, reimbursement changes, and withheld funding for certain providers. Camber Health specializes in billing for Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Speech Language Pathology (SLP), Occupational Therapy (OT), Physical Therapy (PT), and Neuropsychology.

The company raised $50 million in venture funding as of February 2025.

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