# DERMATOLOGY COALITION (INFORMAL COALITION) hires ALSTON & BIRD LLP (Medicare/Medicaid)

**Score:** 30/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Client | DERMATOLOGY COALITION (INFORMAL COALITION) |
| Client description | Coalition of dermatology stakeholders. |
| Client state | DC |
| Lobbying firm | ALSTON & BIRD LLP |
| Firm state | DC |
| Issue areas | Medicare/Medicaid |
| Specific matters disclosed | Medicare payment issues. |
| Registered | 2026-10-08 |

## Why this score


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From public Lobbying Disclosure Act registrations (lda.gov) and Colorado, New York City and City of Chicago lobbying disclosures. Organization level only: we never list lobbyist, CEO or contact names, and clients whose name reads as a person are left out. Chicago amounts are lobbyist compensation reported for the quarter, summed by client. A registration reports intent to lobby; it is not evidence of wrongdoing.