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Assembly Bill 111

Relating To: income and franchise tax credits for information technology equipment used to maintain medical records in electronic form and for interest on bonds or notes issued by the Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority for purposes related to the purchase of information technology equipment by health facilities, and granting rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
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Lobbying Principals

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Principal Name Notified Date Communication Date Comments Supporting Documentation  
Dean Health System Inc Notified Date 4/6/2007 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
4/6/2007

Gundersen Lutheran Administrative Services, Inc Notified Date 7/13/2007 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
7/13/2007

Comments
This bill recognizes the role of health information technology in advancing quality and patient safety in healthcare. The bill is beneficial for small physician practices. It offers minimal benefits for non-profit organizations.
Humana Inc Notified Date 4/25/2007 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
4/25/2007

Marshfield Clinic Notified Date 6/12/2007 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
6/12/2007

Comments
This bill provides a stimulus to solo practitioners-physicians and small hospitals to invest in electronic medical records for patient safety and quality outcomes reporting.
ProHealth Care Notified Date 7/30/2007 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Against
Report Date
7/30/2007

SSM Health Care of Wisconsin Inc (St. Mary's Hosp, Madison) Notified Date 4/6/2007 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
4/6/2007

Wisconsin Academy of Family Physicians Notified Date 6/9/2007 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
6/9/2007

Wisconsin Association of Health Plans Notified Date 5/10/2007 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
5/10/2007

Wisconsin Association of Health Underwriters Notified Date 3/2/2007 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
None
Report Date
3/2/2007

Wisconsin Association of Provider Networks Notified Date 3/2/2007 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
None
Report Date
3/2/2007

Wisconsin Bankers Association Notified Date 3/6/2007 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Other
Report Date
3/6/2007

Wisconsin Dental Association Notified Date 6/12/2007 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Other
Report Date
6/12/2007

Comments
WDA supports the concept but the national commission (approval by which is required in order to qualify for a tax credit) certifies only on medical records and does not certify any dental record products.
Wisconsin Health and Hospital Association Inc Notified Date 6/12/2007 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
6/12/2007

Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce Notified Date 4/25/2007 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
4/25/2007

Wisconsin Medical Society (formerly State Medical Society of Wisconsin) Notified Date 6/12/2007 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
6/12/2007

Lobbying Efforts

  2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
Total Hours Of Effort On This Matter 2007
January - June
65.00
2007
July - December
49.00
2008
January - June
10.00
2008
July - December
4.00
Total 128.00
Dean Health System Inc 2007
January - June
14.00
2007
July - December
12.00
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total 26.00
Gundersen Lutheran Administrative Services, Inc 2007
January - June
1.00
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total 1.00
Marshfield Clinic 2007
January - June
3.00
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total 3.00
ProHealth Care 2007
January - June
8.00
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total 8.00
SSM Health Care of Wisconsin Inc (St. Mary's Hosp, Madison) 2007
January - June
14.00
2007
July - December
12.00
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total 26.00
Wisconsin Dental Association 2007
January - June
25.00
2007
July - December
25.00
2008
January - June
10.00
2008
July - December
4.00
Total 64.00