Products and Services
HPA works closely with the leadership, committees and staffs of client organizations to address their health policy needs. Our scope of work encompasses federal health policy focusing primarily on Medicare, Medicaid, the Children’s Health Insurance Program, and the private market for health insurance including coverage under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). HPA provides written products as well as other services to support the advocacy efforts of our clients, including:
Policy and Payment
Design and analysis of policy proposals
Strategic advice about policy risks and opportunities
Analysis of delivery and payment models
Strategic advice related to Medicare coverage, coding and payment for new and emerging products
Analysis of federal policies, guidance and waiver activities relating to Medicaid and private insurance coverage including ACA marketplace coverage


Regulatory Activities
Detailed summaries of federal regulations
Customized client briefings on proposed and final regulations
Development of comments for clients on regulations
Analysis of Medicare provider payment rates (e.g., physician, hospital inpatient and outpatient, post-acute care providers, durable medical equipment, clinical lab fee schedule)
Legislation Support
Analysis of legislation
Development of legislative specifications and draft legislative language
Detailed summaries of major legislation


Other Activities
Presentations and educational programs
Special reports and analyses based on client need
Assistance in drafting communications to Members of Congress, other government officials and interested parties
Assistance in developing congressional testimony
Speaking Engagements
HPA principals speak on national health care issues to audiences throughout the country, and help develop educational programs covering health policy developments and the concerns of client organizations and their members.