Why It Matters
McDermottPlus LLC was hired as a lobbying firm for Patients for Affordable Drugs Now Inc. Loper Consulting LLC had been working with Patients for Affordable Drugs Now Inc. since the first quarter of 2018.
Broader Context
The client's lobbying agenda during that period focused on several fronts. In the first quarter of 2021, the group pushed for continued monitoring of implementation of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. In 2021, Patients for Affordable Drugs Now Inc. lobbied on prescription drug pricing issues. The organization then tracked specific legislative vehicles, including S. 2210, the Better Care Better Jobs Act, in the third quarter, and S. 610, the Protecting Medicare and American Farmers from Sequester Cuts Act, in the fourth quarter.
However, the engagement with Loper Consulting represented a consistent client relationship over at least a full year.
Rodney Whitlock, a Vice President at McDermottPlus LLC, previously worked for Rep. Charles Norwood (R-GA-10). Amy Kelbick, a Senior Director of Health Policy at McDermottPlus LLC, previously worked for Rep. Bill Foster (D-IL-11). Debbie Curtis, a Principal at McDermottPlus LLC, served as a lobbyist for Patients for Affordable Drugs Now Inc. and previously worked for Rep. Fortney Pete Stark (D-CA-13). Julia Grabo, a Manager at McDermottPlus LLC, has prior experience as staff for Rep. Colin Z. Allred (D-TX-32). Josh Jorgensen, a Director at the firm, also brings congressional experience from his time in the 114th through 116th Congresses.
The Bottom Line
McDermottPlus LLC represented Patients for Affordable Drugs Now Inc. on prescription drug competition and pricing issues and pharmacy benefit management reform issues.
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