H.R. 9703 is a bill that aims to require the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation to conduct tests on the possibility of allowing blood transfusions to be billed separately from the standard all-inclusive daily payment that Medicare provides for hospice care. This change could potentially improve access to necessary medical procedures for patients in hospice care who need blood transfusions.
Supporters of H.R. 9703 have praised the bill for addressing a critical gap in hospice care, as allowing separate billing for blood transfusions could enhance patient care and ensure that hospice patients receive essential treatments without financial barriers. Advocates argue that this could lead to better health outcomes and a more humane approach to end-of-life care.
Critics of H.R. 9703 have raised concerns about the potential for increased costs to the Medicare system if blood transfusions are billed separately. They argue that this could complicate the hospice payment model and lead to administrative burdens for healthcare providers. Some fear that the bill may inadvertently disrupt the holistic nature of hospice care by introducing more financial considerations.
The bill H.R. 9703, sponsored by Debbie Dingell, seeks to change how blood transfusions are reimbursed under Medicare hospice care. A significant portion of Dingell's donations, totaling $120 million, comes from the health professionals sector, which directly overlaps with the bill's subject matter. This raises concerns about potential conflicts of interest, as the financial interests of her donors may influence her legislative priorities. The health professionals' donations could suggest that they stand to benefit from changes in reimbursement policies, which could lead to increased profits for those in the healthcare industry. Voters should be aware that the financial motivations of donors may not align with the best interests of patients or the public health system.
These industries are both affected by this bill and among the sponsor's top donors.
| Industry | Match Type | Related Subject | Donations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Professionals (H01) | Sector | Health | $120,000,000 |
| Total from overlapping industries | $120,000,000 | ||
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN ACADEMY OF HOME CARE MEDICINE | TARPLIN, DOWNS & YOUNG, LLC | $70,000 |
| MATHEMATICA, INC | TARPLIN, DOWNS & YOUNG, LLC | $60,000 |
| MARSHFIELD CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM | MARSHFIELD CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM | $60,000 |
| ACTUM ON BEHALF OF HEALTHEQUITY, INC. | TARPLIN, DOWNS & YOUNG, LLC | $50,000 |
| COALITION FOR THE USE OF SAFE AND EFFICIENT REFRIGERANTS | WILLIAMSON LAW + POLICY PLLC | $20,000 |
| JAMESTOWN S'KLALLAM TRIBE | HOBBS, STRAUS, DEAN & WALKER, LLP | $10,000 |
| NATIONAL CONSUMER REPORTING ASSOCIATION | NATIONAL CONSUMER REPORTING ASSOCIATION | $5,000 |
| ASSOCIATION FOR MATERIALS PROTECTION AND PERFORMANCE (AMPP) | ASSOCIATION FOR MATERIALS PROTECTION AND PERFORMANCE (AMPP) | undisclosed |
| SYSTEMS & METHODS, INC. | CAPROCK STRATEGIES, LLC | undisclosed |
| HEALING LODGE OF THE SEVEN NATIONS | HOBBS, STRAUS, DEAN & WALKER, LLP | undisclosed |
| PUEBLO OF SANTA ANA | HOBBS, STRAUS, DEAN & WALKER, LLP | undisclosed |
| TIGERSWAN | ALPHA STRATEGIES, LLC | undisclosed |
| LWRC INTERNATIONAL, LLC | ALPHA STRATEGIES, LLC | undisclosed |
| NATIVE VILLAGE OF EYAK | HOBBS, STRAUS, DEAN & WALKER, LLP | undisclosed |
| HEALTHCARE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION | HEALTHCARE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
Top industries funding Debbie Dingell, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
