Ministry Health Care

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Tax-exempt, non-profit network of hospitals & clinics serving the poor and those in underserved areas.

Lobbying Interests:
Areas related to the delivery of health care services including facilities, reimbursement, personnel, and tax-exempt status for non-profit providers. Areas related to our mission as a Catholic-sponsored organization.

Title:
Director of Government Affairs

Contact
KA
Karla Ashenhurst
11925 W Lake Park Drive Suite 100
Milwaukee, WI 53224-3014
(414) 359-3154
(414) 359-1033
ashenhuk@ministryhealth.org
www.ministryhealth.org

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On
Karla Ashenhurst Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 7/25/2005 Withdrawn On N/A

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 33
Assembly Bill 33
relating to: an exception to confidentiality requirements for treatment records.

Bill Text and History

2005 Wisconsin Act 485

None
Notification Date
9/6/2005
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 207
Assembly Bill 207
relating to: employment discrimination based on creed; and exemption from liability and discipline for health care professionals and health care facility employees who refuse to participate in sterilization, abortion, assisted suicide, and other procedures...

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
9/6/2005
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 228
Assembly Bill 228
relating to: increasing funding for local youth apprenticeship grants for programs that are targeted at providing training in the areas of health care and health care technology and making appropriations.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
9/6/2005
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 285
Assembly Bill 285
relating to: employment discrimination based on creed and exemption from liability and discipline for pharmacists who refuse to dispense for abortions, assisted suicides, and euthanasia.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
9/6/2005
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 305
Assembly Bill 305
relating to: requiring a hospital to provide to a sexual assault victim, with consent, information and emergency contraception and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
9/6/2005
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 659
Assembly Bill 659
relating to: consent for the recovery, processing, or distribution of certain anatomical gifts.

Bill Text and History

2005 Wisconsin Act 229

Other
Notification Date
11/11/2005
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 766
Assembly Bill 766
relating to: recovery of noneconomic damages in medical malpractice cases.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
10/20/2005
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 993
Assembly Bill 993
relating to: confidentiality of health care review records and immunity.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/9/2006
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 1073
Assembly Bill 1073
relating to: recovery of noneconomic damages in medical malpractice cases.

Bill Text and History

2005 Wisconsin Act 183

For
Notification Date
2/28/2006
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 77
Assembly Joint Resolution 77
relating to: creating a revenue limit for the state and local governmental units, depositing excess revenue into an emergency reserve, returning excess revenue to taxpayers, elector approval for exceeding the revenue limit, state and local governmental app...

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
4/3/2006
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 155
Senate Bill 155
relating to: employment discrimination based on creed and exemption from liability and discipline for pharmacists who refuse to dispense for abortions, assisted suicides, and euthanasia.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
9/6/2005
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 166
Senate Bill 166
relating to: requiring a hospital to provide to a sexual assault victim, with consent, information and emergency contraception and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
9/6/2005
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: coverage of certain health care costs in cancer clinical trials.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
8/24/2005
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 312
Senate Bill 312
relating to: expanding relocations from nursing homes under a community integration program to include persons who are diverted from imminent entry into nursing homes.

Bill Text and History

2005 Wisconsin Act 355

None
Notification Date
9/6/2005
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 395
Senate Bill 395
relating to: consent for the recovery, processing, or distribution of certain anatomical gifts.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
11/11/2005
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 578
Senate Bill 578
relating to: confidentiality of health care review records and immunity.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/9/2006
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 Resolution 63
Senate Resolution 63
creating a revenue limit for the state and local governmental units, depositing excess revenue into an emergency reserve, returning excess revenue to taxpayers, elector approval for exceeding the revenue limit, state and local governmental approval for red...

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
4/3/2006
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

HFS 105, certification of dental hygienists under the Medical Assistance program.
Agency Name
Health and Family Services
Subject
HFS 105, certification of dental hygienists under the Medical Assistance program.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 588 (1/1/2005)
For
Notification Date
5/24/2006
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.

Incorporate terminology regarding defined network plans and revise requirements for preferred provider plans.
Agency Name
Insurance
Subject
Incorporate terminology regarding defined network plans and revise requirements for preferred provider plans.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 549 (10/1/2001)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 05-059
Against
Notification Date
12/13/2005
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

Support of expansion of Hwy 10 between Stevens Point and Marshfield.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Support of expansion of Hwy 10 between Stevens Point and Marshfield.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
12/13/2006
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.

Efforts to secure a cap on noneconomic medical malpractic damages at $750,000.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Efforts to secure a cap on noneconomic medical malpractic damages at $750,000.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
2/9/2006
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.

Changes to Health Care Power of Attorney law
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Changes to Health Care Power of Attorney law

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
9/6/2005
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 noneconomic damages in medical liability cases
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to noneconomic damages in medical liability cases

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
8/24/2005
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.

Wisconsin Technical Colleges System proposal to expand their capacity to train nurses and other health care professionals
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Wisconsin Technical Colleges System proposal to expand their capacity to train nurses and other health care professionals

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/30/2003
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 authority of municipalities to charge municipal service fees
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Expanding the authority of municipalities to charge municipal service fees

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/24/2003
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.

Maintaining state funding for the Medicaid Program
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Maintaining state funding for the Medicaid Program

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/24/2003
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.

Total Lobbying Effort

  2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2005
July - December
$16,303.32
2006
January - June
$15,963.74
2006
July - December
$18,727.15
Total $50,994.21
Total Hours Communicating 2005
July - December
19.40
2006
January - June
20.65
2006
July - December
5.00
Total 45.05
Total Hours Other 2005
July - December
170.30
2006
January - June
156.60
2006
July - December
230.50
Total 557.40

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

relating to: coverage of certain health care costs in cancer clinical trials.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
3%
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total < 1%
relating to: consent for the recovery, processing, or distribution of certain anatomical gifts.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
5%
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total 1%
relating to: consent for the recovery, processing, or distribution of certain anatomical gifts.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
8%
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total 2%
relating to: recovery of noneconomic damages in medical malpractice cases.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
30%
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total 9%
relating to: an exception to confidentiality requirements for treatment records.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
3%
2006
July - December
Total < 1%
relating to: creating a revenue limit for the state and local governmental units, depositing excess revenue into an emergency reserve, returning excess revenue to taxpayers, elector approval for exceeding the revenue limit, state and local governmental approval for reducing the revenue limit, allowing local governmental units to raise revenue to compensate for reductions in state aid, requiring the state to reduce its revenue limit in conjunction with reduction in state aid, reimbursing the reasonable costs of imposing state mandates, standing to bring a suit to enforce the revenue limits, and requiring the approval of only one legislature to amend the revenue limit provisions (first consideration).
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
9%
2006
July - December
Total 3%
creating a revenue limit for the state and local governmental units, depositing excess revenue into an emergency reserve, returning excess revenue to taxpayers, elector approval for exceeding the revenue limit, state and local governmental approval for reducing the revenue limit, allowing local governmental units to raise revenue to compensate for reductions in state aid, requiring the state to reduce its revenue limit in conjunction with reduction in state aid, reimbursing the reasonable costs of imposing state mandates, standing to bring a suit to enforce the revenue limits, and requiring the approval of only one legislature to amend the revenue limit provisions (first consideration).
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
9%
2006
July - December
Total 3%
relating to: confidentiality of health care review records and immunity.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
10%
2006
July - December
Total 3%
relating to: confidentiality of health care review records and immunity.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
10%
2006
July - December
Total 3%
relating to: recovery of noneconomic damages in medical malpractice cases.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
39%
2006
July - December
Total 11%

Budget Bill Subjects

No budget bill subjects found.

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
9%
2006
January - June
10%
2006
July - December
5%
Total 8%
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
10%
2006
July - December
5%
Total 5%

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
10%
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
60%
Total 27%
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
25%
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total 8%
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
10%
Total 4%

Minor Efforts

No minor efforts found.

Other Matters

Includes time spent on:

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

Other Matters
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
10%
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
20%
Total 11%

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures