Wisconsin Association of Provider Networks

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Preferred Provider Organizations (PPO's). Those organizations which produce the PPO product, including provider networks, insurance companies, dental carriers, etc.

Lobbying Interests:
The Wisconsin Association of Provider Networks represents organizations that produce the PPO and other ancillary line products. WAPN lobbying interests include any legislation or regulation affecting health care, insurance or other issues that may affect the PPO product or health care coverage industry.

Title:
Executive Director

Contact
DS
Daniel Schwartzer
4600 American Parkway, East Park One, Ste 208
Madison, WI 53718
(608) 243-1007
(608) 242-8878
dans@gdinet.com

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On
Daniel Schwartzer Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/22/2003 Withdrawn On N/A

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 36
Assembly Bill 36
relating to: an exception to confidentiality requirements for treatment records.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
4/12/2003
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 66
Assembly Bill 66
relating to: requiring all persons admitted to the University of Wisconsin Medical School to take the Medical College Admission Test.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
4/12/2003
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 229
Assembly Bill 229
relating to: establishing a publicly financed health care system for residents of this state, creating the Department of Health Planning and Finance, Health Policy Board, and regional health councils, granting rule-making authority, and making appropriatio...

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
4/12/2003
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 311
Assembly Bill 311
relating to: reduction in amount recoverable by a liquidator from a reinsurer.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
7/8/2003
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 312
Assembly Bill 312
relating to: the purchase of health care coverage by certain individuals through the Group Insurance Board, requiring the Group Insurance Board and the Private Employer Health Care Coverage Board to offer a combined health care coverage plan, granting rule...

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
7/8/2003
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 313
Assembly Bill 313
relating to: the purchase of health care coverage by individuals who are engaged in the business of farming through the Group Insurance Board, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
7/8/2003
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 355
Assembly Bill 355
relating to: prescription drugs, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, granting rule-making authority, making appropriations, and providing penalties.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
7/8/2003
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 356
Assembly Bill 356
relating to: the definition of the practice of chiropractic; chiropractic evaluations, treatments, and referrals to physicians; unprofessional conduct by chiropractors; delegations by chiropractors to physician assistants and other employees; continuing ed...

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
7/8/2003
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 362
Assembly Bill 362
relating to: health insurance coverage of prescription medication for the treatment of diabetes.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
7/8/2003
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 364
Assembly Bill 364
relating to: required coverage of off-label drugs for the treatment of cancer.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
7/8/2003
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 389
Assembly Bill 389
relating to: requiring defined network plans to provide notice regarding reproductive health care services.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
7/8/2003
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 447
Assembly Bill 447
relating to: authorizing a health benefit purchasing cooperative pilot project and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
11/17/2003
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 486
Assembly Bill 486
relating to: periods in which state agencies will act on certain applications, approval of certain applications, refunds of fees, and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
11/17/2003
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 487
Assembly Bill 487
relating to: the purpose and integrity of the patients compensation fund and changing its name to the injured patients and families compensation fund.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 111

None
Notification Date
11/17/2003
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 509
Assembly Bill 509
relating to: discrimination in prescription drug prices and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
11/17/2003
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 578
Assembly Bill 578
relating to: disclosure by insurers and intermediaries of identifying information.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
11/17/2003
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 579
Assembly Bill 579
relating to: health insurance coverage of vaccinations against small pox, anthrax, and other diseases caused by biological agents of potential terrorist attacks and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
11/17/2003
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 586
Assembly Bill 586
relating to: gifts given or offered by prescription drug manufacturers and distributors to encourage practitioners to prescribe certain drugs and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
11/17/2003
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 670
Assembly Bill 670
relating to: exempting medical residents and fellows from health care information data annual assessments.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
2/11/2004
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 671
Assembly Bill 671
relating to: exempting certain ambulatory surgery centers and other medical clinics from health care information data requirements and annual assessments.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
2/11/2004
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 685
Assembly Bill 685
relating to: the definition of a group health benefit plan.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
2/11/2004
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 689
Assembly Bill 689
relating to: prescription drug labels.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
2/11/2004
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 690
Assembly Bill 690
relating to: allowing any provider to participate in a health care plan under the terms of the plan, requiring an annual period for providers to elect to participate in health care plans, and requiring notice to a provider of the reason for exclusion from ...

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
2/11/2004
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 708
Assembly Bill 708
relating to: health insurance coverage of smoking cessation treatment and medications.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
2/11/2004
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 727
Assembly Bill 727
relating to: making patient health care records concerning health care operations inapplicable to restrictions on release without informed consent.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
2/11/2004
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 754
Assembly Bill 754
relating to: contracting for administrative services for the Health Insurance Risk-Sharing Plan.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
2/11/2004
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 775
Assembly Bill 775
relating to: adopting federal law as it relates to health savings accounts for state income and franchise tax purposes.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
2/11/2004
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 779
Assembly Bill 779
relating to: the certification of massage therapists and bodyworkers and making an appropriation.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
2/11/2004
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 785
Assembly Bill 785
relating to: requiring provision of a Web site with information on the 50 most commonly prescribed prescription drugs.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
2/11/2004
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 814
Assembly Bill 814
relating to: self-funded employer groups for providing health care coverage.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
2/11/2004
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 997
Assembly Bill 997
relating to: creating a nonrefundable individual income tax credit for certain amounts relating to health savings accounts that may be deducted from, or are exempt from, federal income taxes.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
5/19/2004
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 Joint Resolution 26
Assembly Joint Resolution 26
relating to: declaring March 10 to 16, 2003, Cover the Uninsured Week.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
4/12/2003
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 71
Senate Bill 71
relating to: treatment of prescription drug costs, diagnostic testing, and payments under mandated insurance coverage of treatment for nervous and mental disorders and alcoholism and other drug abuse problems, and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 178

None
Notification Date
7/8/2003
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 72
Senate Bill 72
relating to: increasing the limits for insurance coverage of nervous or mental health disorders or alcoholism or other drug abuse problems.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
4/15/2003
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 90
Senate Bill 90
relating to: establishing a publicly financed health care system for residents of this state, creating the Department of Health Planning and Finance, Health Policy Board, and regional health councils, granting rule-making authority, and making appropriatio...

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
4/12/2003
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 114
Senate Bill 114
relating to: prescription drug assistance, rebates on prescription drugs, increasing the cigarette tax rate, and making appropriations.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
7/8/2003
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 202
Senate Bill 202
relating to: the purchase of health care coverage by individuals who are engaged in the business of farming through the Group Insurance Board, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
7/8/2003
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 204
Senate Bill 204
relating to: authorizing a health benefit purchasing cooperative pilot project and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 101

None
Notification Date
7/8/2003
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 226
Senate Bill 226
relating to: making available to the public information on the education, practice, and disciplinary history of physicians, requiring rules of the Department of Health and Family Services to include procedures affording health care providers an opportunity...

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
11/17/2003
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 227
Senate Bill 227
relating to: priorities, completion guidelines, and notices required for health care professional disciplinary cases; identification of health care professionals in possible need of investigation; additional public members for the Medical Examining Board; ...

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
11/17/2003
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 238
Senate Bill 238
relating to: the purpose and integrity of the patients compensation fund and changing its name to the injured patients and families compensation fund.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
11/17/2003
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 275
Senate Bill 275
relating to: the definition of the practice of chiropractic; chiropractic evaluations, treatments, and referrals to physicians; unprofessional conduct by chiropractors; delegations by chiropractors; continuing education for chiropractors; nutritional guida...

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
11/17/2003
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 278
Senate Bill 278
relating to: property tax credits based on municipal tax levies; loans issued by the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority; refinancing certain public debt; for taxable year 2004 only, creating an individual income tax credit for senior citi...

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
11/17/2003
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 287
Senate Bill 287
relating to: multiple municipal local health departments in Milwaukee County.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 158

None
Notification Date
11/17/2003
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 288
Senate Bill 288
relating to: defined network plan coverage of prosthetic and orthotic devices.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
11/17/2003
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 314
Senate Bill 314
relating to: limiting the amount of time for an insurer to recover an overpayment of a health insurance claim.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
2/11/2004
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 322
Senate Bill 322
relating to: the definition of a group health benefit plan.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
2/11/2004
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 332
Senate Bill 332
relating to: prohibiting an insurer from canceling or refusing to issue or renew an insurance policy on the basis that the applicant or insured is not insured under another policy issued by the insurer.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
2/11/2004
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 339
Senate Bill 339
relating to: making various changes in the worker's compensation law and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
2/11/2004
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 409
Senate Bill 409
relating to: adopting federal law as it relates to health savings accounts for state income and franchise tax purposes.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
2/11/2004
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 567
Senate Bill 567
relating to: Medical Assistance Program and Community Aids Program funding and programs and making appropriations.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 318

None
Notification Date
5/20/2004
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 568
Senate Bill 568
relating to: creating a nonrefundable individual income tax credit for certain amounts relating to health savings accounts that may be deducted from, or are exempt from, federal income taxes.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
5/19/2004
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

Health and Family Services: Health
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health and Family Services: Health

Notification Date
4/12/2003
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.

Health and Family Services: Medical Assistance
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health and Family Services: Medical Assistance

Notification Date
4/12/2003
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.

Health and Family Services: Prescription Drug Assistance
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health and Family Services: Prescription Drug Assistance

Notification Date
4/12/2003
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.

Insurance
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Insurance

Notification Date
4/12/2003
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.

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

health benefit and health care plans.
Agency Name
Insurance
Subject
health benefit and health care plans.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 584 (8/15/2004)
Other
Notification Date
8/18/2004
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.

Medicare supplement, Medicare select, Medicare cost, Medicare replacement, Medicare advantage and Medicare + choice plans.
Agency Name
Insurance
Subject
Medicare supplement, Medicare select, Medicare cost, Medicare replacement, Medicare advantage and Medicare + choice plans.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 584 (8/15/2004)
Other
Notification Date
8/18/2004
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

Physician Office Visit Data Program Audit
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Physician Office Visit Data Program Audit

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
11/22/2004
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.

2005-2007 Medicaid Budget
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
2005-2007 Medicaid Budget

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
11/4/2004
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.

ADMINISTRATION use of electronic signatures by governmental units.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
ADMINISTRATION use of electronic signatures by governmental units.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
11/4/2004
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.

HEALTH AND FAMILY SERVICES HFS 133, home health agencies (HHAs).
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
HEALTH AND FAMILY SERVICES HFS 133, home health agencies (HHAs).

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
11/4/2004
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.

INSURANCE Ins 17, relating to annual patients compensation fund and mediation fund fees for the fiscal year starting July 1, 2005 and updating surcharge tables.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
INSURANCE Ins 17, relating to annual patients compensation fund and mediation fund fees for the fiscal year starting July 1, 2005 and updating surcharge tables.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
11/4/2004
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.

INSURANCE Ins 3.39, Medicare supplement, replacement, cost, select, choice, advantage and prescription drug plans.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
INSURANCE Ins 3.39, Medicare supplement, replacement, cost, select, choice, advantage and prescription drug plans.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
11/4/2004
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.

Regulation on Defined Network Plans
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Regulation on Defined Network Plans

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
8/6/2004
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 proposal relating to UNIVERSAL CREDENTIALING OF HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Development, drafting, or introduction of proposal relating to UNIVERSAL CREDENTIALING OF HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
7/23/2004
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.

Criteria for WHEFA bonding
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Criteria for WHEFA bonding

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
5/19/2004
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.

Health Care Cost Data
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Health Care Cost Data

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
5/19/2004
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.

LRB 4538, relating to Health care Provider charges, prescription drug prices & hospital estimate of charges
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB 4538, relating to Health care Provider charges, prescription drug prices & hospital estimate of charges

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
5/19/2004
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.

LRB 4544, Relating to Health Care Facility disclosure of implementation of Leapfrog Standards.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB 4544, Relating to Health Care Facility disclosure of implementation of Leapfrog Standards.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
5/19/2004
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.

LRB 4545/1 - Hospital Readmission rates
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB 4545/1 - Hospital Readmission rates

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
5/19/2004
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.

Allowing or Mandating that Group Health Insurers offer a Basic Benefit Plan with Decreased Mandates or Other Benefits.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Allowing or Mandating that Group Health Insurers offer a Basic Benefit Plan with Decreased Mandates or Other Benefits.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
11/19/2003
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.

Changing the Definition of a "Group Health Benefit Plan" in order to Faciliate "List Billing".
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Changing the Definition of a "Group Health Benefit Plan" in order to Faciliate "List Billing".

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
11/19/2003
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.

Expanding the Number of Self-Insured Groups by Encouraging Employer Association Health Plans.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Expanding the Number of Self-Insured Groups by Encouraging Employer Association Health Plans.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
11/19/2003
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.

The Creation or Expansion of Individual Medical Accounts, Medical Savings Accounts, or Other Health Care Financing Mechanisms.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
The Creation or Expansion of Individual Medical Accounts, Medical Savings Accounts, or Other Health Care Financing Mechanisms.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
11/19/2003
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.

Collection & Reporting of Health Care Data
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Collection & Reporting of Health Care Data

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
4/12/2003
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.

Funding changes to HIRSP
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Funding changes to HIRSP

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
4/12/2003
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 proposal relating to WLC: 0007/P2 relating to: collective bargaining over health care coverage for municipal employees.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Development, drafting, or introduction of proposal relating to WLC: 0007/P2 relating to: collective bargaining over health care coverage for municipal employees.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
11/18/2002
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.

Comments
Wisconsin Association of Provider Networks

Development, drafting, or introduction of proposal relating to WLC: 0014/1 relating to: employee eligibility for participation in the health care coverage program for employees of local government employers.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Development, drafting, or introduction of proposal relating to WLC: 0014/1 relating to: employee eligibility for participation in the health care coverage program for employees of local government employers.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
11/18/2002
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.

Comments
Wisconsin Association of Provider Networks

Development, drafting, or introduction of proposal relating to WLC: 0015/2 relating to: bids submitted to local governmental units for health insurance.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Development, drafting, or introduction of proposal relating to WLC: 0015/2 relating to: bids submitted to local governmental units for health insurance.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
11/18/2002
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.

Comments
Wisconsin Association of Provider Networks

Development, drafting, or introduction of proposal relating to WLC: 0016/2 relating to: disclosure of health insurance claims experience of local governmental units.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Development, drafting, or introduction of proposal relating to WLC: 0016/2 relating to: disclosure of health insurance claims experience of local governmental units.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
11/18/2002
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.

Comments
Wisconsin Association of Provider Networks

Development, drafting, or introduction of proposal relating to WLC: 0017/1 relating to: expanding the employee-funded reimbursement accounts program administered by the group insurance board to local government employees.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Development, drafting, or introduction of proposal relating to WLC: 0017/1 relating to: expanding the employee-funded reimbursement accounts program administered by the group insurance board to local government employees.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
11/18/2002
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.

Comments
Wisconsin Association of Provider Networks

Development, drafting, or introduction of proposal relating to WLC: 0018/1 relating to: requiring the group insurance board to offer for purchase long-term care insurance policies to employees of local governments.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Development, drafting, or introduction of proposal relating to WLC: 0018/1 relating to: requiring the group insurance board to offer for purchase long-term care insurance policies to employees of local governments.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
11/18/2002
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.

Comments
Wisconsin Association of Provider Networks

Development, drafting, or introduction of proposal relating to WLC: 0019/1 relating to: creating a council on health care coverage programs in DETF and requiring DETF to prepare report
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Development, drafting, or introduction of proposal relating to WLC: 0019/1 relating to: creating a council on health care coverage programs in DETF and requiring DETF to prepare report

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
11/18/2002
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.

Comments
Wisconsin Association of Provider Networks

Development, drafting, or introduction of proposal relating to WLC: 0020/1 relating to: convening a task force to conduct a feasibility study on forming a state pool for the bulk purchasing of prescription drugs.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Development, drafting, or introduction of proposal relating to WLC: 0020/1 relating to: convening a task force to conduct a feasibility study on forming a state pool for the bulk purchasing of prescription drugs.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
11/18/2002
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 proposal relating to WLC: 0021/2 relating to: requiring local public officials to file a statement of economic interest and increasing penalties.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Development, drafting, or introduction of proposal relating to WLC: 0021/2 relating to: requiring local public officials to file a statement of economic interest and increasing penalties.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
11/18/2002
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.

Comments
Wisconsin Association of Provider Networks

Development, drafting, or introduction of proposal relating to WLC: 0023/P1 relating to: allowing municipal employers to change health insurance providers.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Development, drafting, or introduction of proposal relating to WLC: 0023/P1 relating to: allowing municipal employers to change health insurance providers.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
11/18/2002
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.

Comments
Wisconsin Association of Provider Networks

Development, drafting, or introduction of proposal relating to WLC: 0271/1 relating to: the factors considered in rendering an arbitration decision.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Development, drafting, or introduction of proposal relating to WLC: 0271/1 relating to: the factors considered in rendering an arbitration decision.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
11/18/2002
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.

Comments
Wisconsin Association of Provider Networks

Total Lobbying Effort

  2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2004
January - June
$13,459.58
2004
July - December
$11,762.40
Total $25,221.98
Total Hours Communicating 2004
January - June
78.75
2004
July - December
56.10
Total 134.85
Total Hours Other 2004
January - June
135.25
2004
July - December
110.25
Total 245.50

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

relating to: creating a nonrefundable individual income tax credit for certain amounts relating to health savings accounts that may be deducted from, or are exempt from, federal income taxes.
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
10%
2004
July - December
Total 6%
relating to: the definition of a group health benefit plan.
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
12%
2004
July - December
Total 7%

Budget Bill Subjects

No budget bill subjects found.

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
10%
2004
July - December
5%
Total 8%
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
5%
Total 2%
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
7%
Total 3%
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
12%
Total 5%

Minor Efforts

(Time spent on matters each of which accounted for less than 10% of the organization's lobbying.)

Minor Efforts
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
5%
2004
July - December
5%
Total 5%

Other Matters

Includes time spent on:

  • Gubernatorial nominations
  • Matters on which the organization made no lobbying communication

Other Matters
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
63%
2004
July - December
66%
Total 64%

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures