This version of the registration was submitted prior to the Lobbying Transparency Act coming into force on May 4, 2020. Due to different information requirements at that time, the registration is presented in the following format.
Registration ID: 21843750
Submitted by lobbyist on: October 26, 2014 10:34:20 PM
Accepted by Registrar on: October 27, 2014 08:51:37 AM
Lobbyist Information
| KRAMER, KEN M. |
| Park Place, Suite 600 666 Burrard Street | |
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Vancouver, BC, V6C 2X8
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604-694-0999 |
| Canada |
BC Public Office Background
Lobbyist Firm Information
| KMK International Consulting Ltd. |
| Park Place, Suite 600 666 Burrard Street | |
|
Vancouver, BC, V6C 2X8
|
604-694-0999 |
| Canada |
Client Information
| Home Medical Equipment Dealers Association of BC |
| Represents professional suppliers and manufacturers involved in providing home medical equipment to people living in BC. Also works with consumers, their families, healthcare professionals and funding agencies in achieving common goals, maintaining high standards in medical equipment utilized at home or in care facilities resulting in better care and improved independence for children, adults and seniors in British Columbia. |
| 5810 Highbury Street | |
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Vancouver, BC, V6N 1Z1
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778-239-9233 |
| Canada |
Relevant Affiliates
Government or Government Agency Funding
Other Controlling or Directing Interests
Undertaking Information
| October 20, 2014 | |
| September 20, 2015 |
Lobbying Activities
Government Procurement
Arranging meeting between an individual and a public office holder
Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision
HMEDA members are concerned that regional health authorities are not following a competitive bidding process when selecting providers of medical equipment (on a loan basis at the hospital discharge stage). HMEDA would like to see the Provincial Government direct the regional health authorities to provide fair, transparent and open public sector procurement and that requests for proposal do not favour one proponent over another. HMEDA believes that Requests for proposal should be developed with input from all interested parties - patients, direct care-givers, occupational therapists, equipment dealers and administrators/discharge planners. Vendors should have access to information on procurement opportunities, processes and results. Requests for proposal should be developed with a focus on relevant aspects of services to be provided and should require the proposer to offer/demonstrate: Value for money Choice of consumer paid or publicly funded equipment supply Staff that are authorized to sell and service all products Certified, qualified and trained staff Ability to service communities across BC
Target Contacts
| Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staff of Minister | Minister of Children and Family Development | April 21, 2015 | |
| Staff of Minister | Minister of Health | April 21, 2015 | |
| Staff of Minister | Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training | April 21, 2015 | |
| Staff of Minister | Minister of State for Tourism and Small Business | April 21, 2015 | |
| Staff of Minister | Minister of Social Development and Social Innovation | April 21, 2015 | |
| Staff of Minister | Minister of Technology, Innovation and Citizens' Services | April 21, 2015 | |
| Minister | Bond, Shirley | Minister Responsible for Labour | March 3, 2015 |
| Minister | Bond, Shirley | Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training | March 3, 2015 |
| Minister | Cadieux, Stephanie | Minister of Children and Family Development | March 3, 2015 |
| Minister | Lake, Terry | Minister of Health | March 3, 2015 |
| Minister | Plecas, Darryl | Parliamentary Secretary for Seniors to the Minister of Health | March 3, 2015 |
| Minister | Stilwell, Michelle | Minister of Social Development and Social Innovation | March 3, 2015 |
| Minister | Virk, Amrik | Minister of Technology, Innovation and Citizens' Services | March 3, 2015 |
| Minister | Yamamoto, Naomi | Minister of State for Tourism and Small Business | March 3, 2015 |
| MLA | Stilwell, Moira | Vancouver-Langara | March 3, 2015 |
| MLA | Sullivan, Sam | Vancouver-False Creek | March 3, 2015 |
| MLA | Sultan, Ralph | West Vancouver-Capilano | March 3, 2015 |
| Public Agency | Children and Family Development | March 3, 2015 | |
| Public Agency | Health | March 3, 2015 | |
| Public Agency | Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training | March 3, 2015 | |
| Public Agency | Minister of State for Tourism and Small Business | March 3, 2015 | |
| Public Agency | Minister Responsible for Housing | March 3, 2015 | |
| Public Agency | Parliamentary Secretary for Seniors to the Minister of Health | March 3, 2015 | |
| Public Agency | Social Development and Social Innovation | March 3, 2015 | |
| Public Agency | Technology, Innovation and Citizens' Services | March 3, 2015 |
Government Procurement
Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision
Lobbying activity relates to Request for Proposals (RFP)ON-002508-Mobility Devices and Durable Medical Equipment as it relates to the involvement of persons with disabilities in the selection of service providers for various government providers including the Ministry of Children and Family Development, Ministry of Social Development and Social Innovation, the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia and Work SafeBC. The intended outcome is that persons with disabilities and their families continue to be directly involved in the choice and selection of the mobility devices and durable medical equipment that best meets an individual's unique needs.
Target Contacts
| Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staff of MLA | Vancouver-Quilchena | October 26, 2014 |