CareSource Wisconsin dba Common Ground Healthcare Cooperative
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
CareSource is an industry-leading, multi-state, multi-plan, government-sponsored health care organization that’s reimagining health care. As a mission-driven nonprofit organization, CareSource is transforming health care with innovative programs that address the social determinants of health, health equity, prevention and access to care.
Lobbying Interests:
CareSource advocates for policy changes we believe will have a positive impact on the cost, quality or accessibility of health insurance coverage or health care for consumers.
CEO Name:
Cathy Mahaffey
CareSource is an industry-leading, multi-state, multi-plan, government-sponsored health care organization that’s reimagining health care. As a mission-driven nonprofit organization, CareSource is transforming health care with innovative programs that address the social determinants of health, health equity, prevention and access to care.
Lobbying Interests:
CareSource advocates for policy changes we believe will have a positive impact on the cost, quality or accessibility of health insurance coverage or health care for consumers.
CEO Name:
Cathy Mahaffey
Contact
MD
Melissa Duffy
300 N Executive Drive, Suite 300
Brookfield, WI 53005
6083340624
mduffy@dcstrategies.org
https://www.caresource.com/
300 N Executive Drive, Suite 300
Brookfield, WI 53005
6083340624
mduffy@dcstrategies.org
https://www.caresource.com/
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 97
Relating to: extension of eligibility under the Medical Assistance program for postpartum women. (FE)
Bill Text and History
5/13/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: extension of eligibility under the Medical Assistance program for postpartum women. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date5/13/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Assembly Bill 107
Relating to: conversion of cooperative associations organized to establish and operate nonprofit plans or programs for health care into service insurance corporations.
Bill Text and History
4/15/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Relating to: conversion of cooperative associations organized to establish and operate nonprofit plans or programs for health care into service insurance corporations.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date4/15/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 263
Relating to: coverage of breast cancer screenings by the Medical Assistance program and health insurance policies and plans. (FE)
Bill Text and History
10/15/2025
First Communication Date
10/13/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Relating to: coverage of breast cancer screenings by the Medical Assistance program and health insurance policies and plans. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date10/15/2025
First Communication Date
10/13/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Assembly Bill 368
Relating to: prior authorization for coverage of physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, chiropractic services, and other services under health plans.
Bill Text and History
9/23/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Relating to: prior authorization for coverage of physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, chiropractic services, and other services under health plans.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date9/23/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 432
Relating to: transparency and regulation of prior authorization requirements under health insurance plans. (FE)
Bill Text and History
9/23/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Relating to: transparency and regulation of prior authorization requirements under health insurance plans. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Undisclosed
Notification Date9/23/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 448
Relating to: nonprofit agricultural organization health benefit coverage.
Bill Text and History
10/6/2025
First Communication Date
9/26/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Relating to: nonprofit agricultural organization health benefit coverage.
Bill Text and History
Undisclosed
Notification Date10/6/2025
First Communication Date
9/26/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Senate Bill 23
Relating to: extension of eligibility under the Medical Assistance program for postpartum women. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/11/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Relating to: extension of eligibility under the Medical Assistance program for postpartum women. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/11/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 98
Relating to: conversion of cooperative associations organized to establish and operate nonprofit plans or programs for health care into service insurance corporations.
Bill Text and History
2025 Wisconsin Act 23
3/10/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Relating to: conversion of cooperative associations organized to establish and operate nonprofit plans or programs for health care into service insurance corporations.
Bill Text and History
2025 Wisconsin Act 23
For
Notification Date3/10/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 373
Relating to: prior authorization for coverage of physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, chiropractic services, and other services under health plans.
Bill Text and History
9/23/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Relating to: prior authorization for coverage of physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, chiropractic services, and other services under health plans.
Bill Text and History
Undisclosed
Notification Date9/23/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 450
Relating to: nonprofit agricultural organization health benefit coverage.
Bill Text and History
10/6/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Relating to: nonprofit agricultural organization health benefit coverage.
Bill Text and History
Undisclosed
Notification Date10/6/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Budget Bill Subjects
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health Services: Medicaid Services
Health Services: Medicaid Services
Notification Date
5/13/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
5/13/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Insurance: Departmentwide
Insurance: Departmentwide
Notification Date
5/13/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
5/13/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Insurance: Wisconsin Healthcare Stability Plan
Insurance: Wisconsin Healthcare Stability Plan
Notification Date
5/13/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
5/13/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Legislative proposals related to healthcare price transparency
Legislative proposals related to healthcare price transparency
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
2/21/2025
First Communication Date
2/11/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
2/21/2025
First Communication Date
2/11/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Legislative proposals related to prior authorization
Legislative proposals related to prior authorization
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
2/21/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
2/21/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
LRBs 0784 and 2193, relating to conversion of cooperative associations organized to establish and operate nonprofit plans or programs for healthcare to nonprofit 613s
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRBs 0784 and 2193, relating to conversion of cooperative associations organized to establish and operate nonprofit plans or programs for healthcare to nonprofit 613s
LRBs 0784 and 2193, relating to conversion of cooperative associations organized to establish and operate nonprofit plans or programs for healthcare to nonprofit 613s
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
2/21/2025
First Communication Date
2/17/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
2/21/2025
First Communication Date
2/17/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Health care and health insurance reform
Health care and health insurance reform
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/30/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/30/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
All matters relating to insulin pricing and efforts to protect consumers that rely on insulin
All matters relating to insulin pricing and efforts to protect consumers that rely on insulin
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/30/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/30/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
All matters that impact the cost of medical care and pharmaceuticals
All matters that impact the cost of medical care and pharmaceuticals
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/30/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/30/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
The Wisconsin Healthcare Stability Plan
The Wisconsin Healthcare Stability Plan
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/30/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/30/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Out of network balance billing (surprise bills)
Out of network balance billing (surprise bills)
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/30/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/30/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
The regulation of commercial health insurance
The regulation of commercial health insurance
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/30/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/30/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Proposal that would impact assessments for long term care insurance insolvencies
Proposal that would impact assessments for long term care insurance insolvencies
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/30/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/30/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Health insurance coverage mandates
Health insurance coverage mandates
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/30/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/30/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
PBM reform
PBM reform
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/30/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/30/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Pharmaceutical company discount programs and their application to cost sharing
Pharmaceutical company discount programs and their application to cost sharing
Notification Date
1/30/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
1/30/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Modernizing health insurance cooperative statutes
Modernizing health insurance cooperative statutes
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/7/2025
First Communication Date
1/7/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/7/2025
First Communication Date
1/7/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2025 January - June |
Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2025 January - June $22,232.12 |
Total $22,232.12 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2025 January - June 90.50 |
Total 90.50 |
| Total Hours Other | 2025 January - June 147.75 |
Total 147.75 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: conversion of cooperative associations organized to establish and operate nonprofit plans or programs for health care into service insurance corporations.
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June 15% |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 15% |
Relating to: conversion of cooperative associations organized to establish and operate nonprofit plans or programs for health care into service insurance corporations.
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June 20% |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 20% |
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June 5% |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 5% |
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June 5% |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 5% |
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June 5% |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 5% |
LRBs 0784 and 2193, relating to conversion of cooperative associations organized to establish and operate nonprofit plans or programs for healthcare to nonprofit 613s
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June 10% |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 10% |
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June 30% |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 30% |
Minor Efforts
(Time spent on matters each of which accounted for less than 10% of the organization's lobbying.)
Other Matters
No other matters found.