Health and Life Sciences

Government Relations/Regulatory Affairs:

Our approach begins with a deep analysis of the policy environment and key stakeholders, supporting the development of strategic frameworks catered to the context of the moment. We specialize in formulating actionable plans that outline clear steps for engagement, anticipate shifts in the policy landscape, and prepare our clients to adapt and thrive. This strategic foundation sets the stage for effective advocacy and engagement initiatives.

Political Action Committees:

We provide expert guidance in identifying political candidates and issues that align with the PAC's interests, crafting targeted fundraising strategies, and allocating resources to maximize political influence and policy impact.

Alliance Development:

We specialize in identifying potential partners that share complementary goals, negotiating collaboration terms, and setting clear objectives and metrics. Our strategic approach ensures that alliances are robust, goal-oriented, and structured for mutual success.

Crisis Management:

Our crisis management expertise enables us to proactively identify potential risks, develop comprehensive contingency plans, and establish clear communication protocols. This approach ensures that we can effectively manage emergencies, minimizing damage to both reputation and operations, and maintaining operational continuity.

Regulatory Analysis:

Building from decades of experience working within the executive branch and our deep policy expertise, we enable our clients to have a detailed understanding of the impact of executive branch policies on their businesses.

Legislation Tracking:

The House and Senate includes hundreds of active policymakers introduced in impacting the field of health care. We help clients not only interpret legislation but identify the bills and committee activity with the potential to be impactful.

Development:

Building on decades of collective experience developing, drafting, and fine-tuning policy ideas, we help our clients conceptualize reforms to existing laws and regulations as well as develop brand new concepts that challenge the status quo.

Court rulings:

By examining legal precedents, assessing the implications of judicial decisions on existing laws and societal norms, and formulating strategies to navigate and outcomes in alliance with organizational objectives, we enable our clients to be responsive to the shifting legal landscape.

Congressional Engagement:

BGR excels in navigating the complexities of Congressional dynamics, employing strategic lobbying to promote and defend our clients’ interests. We engage directly with legislators and their staff to articulate the impacts and benefits of proposed and existing legislation, ensuring that our clients' perspectives are well-represented and influential in shaping policy outcomes. Through targeted advocacy, we facilitate meetings, impact hearings, and develop partnerships that align with our clients’ strategic goals, leveraging our deep connections and expertise to foster legislative support.

Key Health Care Congressional Committees:

Senate Finance Committee

Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pension (HELP) Committee

House Energy and Commerce Committee

House Ways and Means Committee

House Education and Workforce Committee

Administration Engagement:

Federal agencies carry the authority and manpower to issue meaningful and impactful policy changes, often with limited notice. We understand the critical importance of engaging with both political appointees in Administrations and long-term career staff to effectively advocate for our clients' interests and impact the federal policy landscape. Our team works diligently to connect with key decision-makers and regulatory officials across multiple agencies, ensuring that our clients’ views are considered in regulatory decisions and policy formulations. We provide comprehensive support, from submitting comments on regulatory proposals to arranging meetings with agency officials, ensuring that our clients’ voices are heard at the highest levels of government.

Key Engagement Targets

White House

Office of Management and Budget

Department of Health and Human Services

Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services

Food and Drug Administration

Comment Letters:

Regulators and Congress alike receive thousands of letters offering comments on specific proposed policies and broad perspectives on high level topics alike. With experience sitting in the chairs of those reviewing the letters and deciding on additional actions, BGR helps clients in the process of developing letters that meet the tone and content most relevant to the particular moment.

Legislative Drafting:

We aid in the development and drafting of legislation, leveraging our expertise to ensure clarity and effectiveness. Our approach ensures that the resulting legislative language and associated policy rationale reflects the goals and priorities of our clients and is presented in a manner that resonates with lawmakers on Capitol Hill.

Expert Witness Testimony:

Our approach is tailored to equip clients with the skills and confidence needed to effectively communicate their perspective, anticipate questions, and maintain composure under scrutiny through coaching and guidance.

Litigation Support:

We leverage our considerable policy and industry expertise to support our clients in the development of litigation strategy and provide expert testimony in legal proceedings.