SSM Health Care of Wisconsin Inc (St. Mary's Hosp, Madison)

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Management of charitable and non-profit health care providers and acute care hospitals

Lobbying Interests:
Matters affecting the administration, delivery and financing of health care services, including legislation and rules affecting hospitals and other health care providers.

Title:
Vice President, Government Affairs

Contact
MH
Michael Heifetz
1808 W Beltline Hwy
Madison, WI 53713
(608) 250-1225
(608) 250-1020
michael.heifetz@deancare.com
www.ssmhc.com

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On
Michael Heifetz Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/5/2005 Withdrawn On N/A

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 102
Assembly Bill 102
relating to: decreasing an appropriation of general purpose revenues for the Badger Care health care program; increasing an appropriation of general purpose revenues for prescription drug assistance; increasing an appropriation of general purpose revenues ...

Bill Text and History

2005 Wisconsin Act 2

For
Notification Date
2/21/2005
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 258
Assembly Bill 258
relating to: prescription drug labels.

Bill Text and History

2005 Wisconsin Act 195

For
Notification Date
6/10/2005
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 269
Assembly Bill 269
relating to: prescription drug labels.

Bill Text and History

2005 Wisconsin Act 196

For
Notification Date
6/10/2005
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 270
Assembly Bill 270
relating to: donation of newborn umbilical cord blood.

Bill Text and History

2005 Wisconsin Act 56

Other
Notification Date
6/10/2005
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 274
Assembly Bill 274
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

Against
Notification Date
6/10/2005
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 709
Assembly Bill 709
relating to: licensing midwives, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
10/17/2005
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 763
Assembly Bill 763
relating to: carrying a concealed weapon, possessing or transporting a firearm under certain circumstances, background checks for handgun purchases, photographic identification cards for retired law enforcement officers, requiring the exercise of rule-maki...

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
12/1/2005
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.
Comments
seeking amendment to exempt hospitals/health care facilities
Assembly Bill 766
Assembly Bill 766
relating to: recovery of noneconomic damages in medical malpractice cases.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/16/2006
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 773
Assembly Bill 773
relating to: requiring that patients be informed of health care facility use charges and that the charges be identified separately on bills.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
12/1/2005
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 811
Assembly Bill 811
relating to: report on infections acquired at hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
12/1/2005
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 844
Assembly Bill 844
relating to: the Health Insurance Risk-Sharing Plan; creating the Health Insurance Risk-Sharing Plan Authority; a health benefit program for persons eligible for tax credits for payment of premiums; an income and franchise tax credit for Health Insurance R...

Bill Text and History

2005 Wisconsin Act 74

For
Notification Date
12/1/2005
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 862
Assembly Bill 862
relating to: self-funded employer groups for providing health care coverage.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
2/24/2006
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.
Assembly Bill 907
Assembly Bill 907
relating to: requiring a contract with a data organization for the collection, analysis, and dissemination of health care claims information; eliminating the Board on Health Care Information, the Interagency Coordinating Council, and the Independent Review...

Bill Text and History

2005 Wisconsin Act 228

For
Notification Date
1/16/2006
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 955
Assembly Bill 955
relating to: an income and franchise tax credit for information technology equipment used to maintain medical records in electronic form.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/3/2006
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.
Assembly Bill 993
Assembly Bill 993
relating to: confidentiality of health care review records and immunity.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/5/2006
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 1021
Assembly Bill 1021
relating to: inadmissibility of a statement of apology or condolence by a health care provider.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/24/2006
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.
Assembly Bill 1039
Assembly Bill 1039
relating to: persons to whom liability insurance claim settlement checks must be made payable; independent evaluations for insurance coverage of chiropractic treatment; current procedural terminology codes on health insurance claim forms; and direct paymen...

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
2/24/2006
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.
Assembly Bill 1052
Assembly Bill 1052
relating to: prohibiting certain rules related to defined network plans and preferred provider plans, requiring defined network plans and preferred provider plans to provide certain notices, requiring the commissioner of insurance to publish a guide descri...

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
2/24/2006
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.
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
3/5/2006
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 64
Senate Bill 64
relating to: decreasing an appropriation of general purpose revenues for the Badger Care health care program; increasing an appropriation of general purpose revenues for prescription drug assistance; increasing an appropriation of general purpose revenues ...

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/21/2005
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

None
Notification Date
1/16/2006
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 368
Senate Bill 368
relating to: permitting a mother to breast-feed in any public or private location where she is otherwise authorized to be.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
10/17/2005
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 371
Senate Bill 371
relating to: mandatory overtime hours worked by health care workers employed by health care facilities and providing penalties.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
10/17/2005
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 403
Senate Bill 403
relating to: carrying a concealed weapon, possessing or transporting a firearm under certain circumstances, background checks for handgun purchases, photographic identification cards for retired law enforcement officers, requiring the exercise of rule-maki...

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
12/1/2005
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.
Comments
seeking amendment to exempt hospitals/health care facilities
Senate Bill 451
Senate Bill 451
relating to: the Health Insurance Risk-Sharing Plan; creating the Health Insurance Risk-Sharing Plan Authority; a health benefit program for persons eligible for tax credits for payment of premiums; an income and franchise tax credit for Health Insurance R...

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
12/1/2005
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 535
Senate Bill 535
relating to: decreasing Medical Assistance reimbursement and transferring moneys from the general fund to the Medical Assistance trust fund.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/3/2006
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 591
Senate Bill 591
relating to: podiatric medicine.

Bill Text and History

2005 Wisconsin Act 334

Against
Notification Date
2/24/2006
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.
Senate Bill 614
Senate Bill 614
persons to whom liability insurance claim settlement checks must be made payable; independent evaluations for insurance coverage of chiropractic treatment; current procedural terminology codes on health insurance claim forms; and direct payment to a chirop...

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
2/24/2006
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.
Senate Bill 617
Senate Bill 617
prohibiting certain rules related to defined network plans and preferred provider plans, requiring defined network plans and preferred provider plans to provide certain notices, requiring the commissioner of insurance to publish a guide describing out-of-n...

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
2/24/2006
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.

Budget Bill Subjects

Administration: Attached Programs
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Administration: Attached Programs

Notification Date
2/16/2005
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.

Employee Trust Funds
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Employee Trust Funds

Notification Date
1/27/2005
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.

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

Notification Date
1/27/2005
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.

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

Notification Date
1/27/2005
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.

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

Notification Date
1/27/2005
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.

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

Notification Date
1/27/2005
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 College System
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Wisconsin Technical College System

Notification Date
1/27/2005
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.

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

Fees for copies of patient health care records. (Ch. HFS 117)
Agency Name
Health and Family Services
Subject
Fees for copies of patient health care records. (Ch. HFS 117)
Scope Statement
Register Number: 561 (10/1/2002)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 03-111
Against
Notification Date
7/15/2005
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

DEVELOPMENT OF CATASTROPHIC HEALTH CARE FUNDING AND OTHER PROPOSALS BY THE GOVERNOR'S HEALTHY WISCONSIN COUNCIL
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
DEVELOPMENT OF CATASTROPHIC HEALTH CARE FUNDING AND OTHER PROPOSALS BY THE GOVERNOR'S HEALTHY WISCONSIN COUNCIL

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
8/1/2006
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.

"BadgerCare Plus" program
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
"BadgerCare Plus" program

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
2/3/2006
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.

"Healthy Wiscosnin" program
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
"Healthy Wiscosnin" program

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
2/3/2006
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.

LRB 1965 - Health Care Quality Improvement Act
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB 1965 - Health Care Quality Improvement Act

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
2/3/2006
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.

HEALTH CARE TECHNOLOGY (part of Grow Wisconsin initiative)
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
HEALTH CARE TECHNOLOGY (part of Grow Wisconsin initiative)

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
10/3/2005
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.

THE COLLECTION, ANALYSIS AND DISSEMINATION OF HEALTH CARE CLAIMS INFORMATION AND INVOLVING A STATE PARTNERSHIP WITH A DATA ORGANIZATION (LRB 3240).
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
THE COLLECTION, ANALYSIS AND DISSEMINATION OF HEALTH CARE CLAIMS INFORMATION AND INVOLVING A STATE PARTNERSHIP WITH A DATA ORGANIZATION (LRB 3240).

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
10/3/2005
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.

mandated coverage of certain health care costs in cancer clinical trials
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
mandated coverage of certain health care costs in cancer clinical trials

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
8/9/2005
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.

noneconomic damages in medical liability cases
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
noneconomic damages in medical liability cases

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
8/9/2005
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.

concealed carry
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
concealed carry

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
2/11/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

expansion of cancer repository program
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
expansion of cancer repository program

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
2/11/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

tobacco taxation
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
tobacco taxation

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
2/11/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

workers compensation health care costs
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
workers compensation health care costs

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
2/11/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Audit of POVD program
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Audit of POVD program

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/13/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

COST CONTAINMENT STRATEGIES FOR TEACHER'S HEALTH INSURANCE
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
COST CONTAINMENT STRATEGIES FOR TEACHER'S HEALTH INSURANCE

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/13/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

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

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/10/2005
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 proposal relating to health care costs.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Development, drafting or introduction of proposal relating to health care costs.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/10/2005
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 proposal relating to hospital and health care quality information
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Development, drafting or introduction of proposal relating to hospital and health care quality information

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/10/2005
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.

HEALTH CARE PROVIDER CHARGES
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
HEALTH CARE PROVIDER CHARGES

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/10/2005
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.

HEALTH CARE PROVIDER SERVICE RATES AND INSURER HEALTH CARE SERVICES REIMBURSEMENT RATES.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
HEALTH CARE PROVIDER SERVICE RATES AND INSURER HEALTH CARE SERVICES REIMBURSEMENT RATES.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/10/2005
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.

HOSPITAL READMISSION RATES
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
HOSPITAL READMISSION RATES

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/10/2005
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.

Hospital staffing ratios
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Hospital staffing ratios

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/10/2005
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.

PATIENT SAFETY PRACTICES
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
PATIENT SAFETY PRACTICES

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/10/2005
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.

Prescription drug labels
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Prescription drug labels

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/10/2005
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.

SMALLPOX VACCINATIONS FOR HEALTH CARE WORKERS. INTEREST IN COVERAGE POLICIES FOR WORKERS WHO EXPERIENCE ADVERSE EFFECTS
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
SMALLPOX VACCINATIONS FOR HEALTH CARE WORKERS. INTEREST IN COVERAGE POLICIES FOR WORKERS WHO EXPERIENCE ADVERSE EFFECTS

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/10/2005
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
1/10/2005
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.

DHFS ADMINISTRATIVE RULE REVISION - HFS 117 MEDICAL RECORD FEE LIMITS. PROPOSED INCREASES AND THE IMPACT ON ORGANIZATIONS THAT MUST OBTAIN COPIES OF RECORDS AND INCENTIVES FOR RECORD HOLDING ORGANIZATIONS TO IMPLEMENT ELECTRONIC RECORDS MANAGEMENT
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
DHFS ADMINISTRATIVE RULE REVISION - HFS 117 MEDICAL RECORD FEE LIMITS. PROPOSED INCREASES AND THE IMPACT ON ORGANIZATIONS THAT MUST OBTAIN COPIES OF RECORDS AND INCENTIVES FOR RECORD HOLDING ORGANIZATIONS TO IMPLEMENT ELECTRONIC RECORDS MANAGEMENT

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/7/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

EVELOPMENT OF A UNIFORM CREDENTIALING PROCESS FOR HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS WITH INSURERS AND HEALTH PLANS
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
EVELOPMENT OF A UNIFORM CREDENTIALING PROCESS FOR HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS WITH INSURERS AND HEALTH PLANS

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/7/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

RELATED TO REFORM OF THE HEALTH INSURANCE RISK SHARING POOL INCLUDING CHANGES IN FUNDING AND PLAN DESIGN
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
RELATED TO REFORM OF THE HEALTH INSURANCE RISK SHARING POOL INCLUDING CHANGES IN FUNDING AND PLAN DESIGN

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/7/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

RELATING TO HEALTH INSURANCE MANDATES
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
RELATING TO HEALTH INSURANCE MANDATES

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/7/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

2005-07 BIENNIAL BUDGET BILL: MEDICAID FUNDING & SERVICES
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
2005-07 BIENNIAL BUDGET BILL: MEDICAID FUNDING & SERVICES

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/6/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

IMMUNITY OF VOLUNTEER INTERPRETERS FOR PATIENTS OF HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS AND HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS WHO RELY ON VOLUNTEER INTERPRETERS
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
IMMUNITY OF VOLUNTEER INTERPRETERS FOR PATIENTS OF HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS AND HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS WHO RELY ON VOLUNTEER INTERPRETERS

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/6/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Total Lobbying Effort

  2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2005
January - June
$20,721.09
2005
July - December
$19,166.29
2006
January - June
$18,544.37
2006
July - December
$19,014.19
Total $77,445.94
Total Hours Communicating 2005
January - June
186.00
2005
July - December
177.00
2006
January - June
177.00
2006
July - December
56.00
Total 596.00
Total Hours Other 2005
January - June
239.00
2005
July - December
160.00
2006
January - June
109.00
2006
July - December
91.00
Total 599.00

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
5%
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total 1%
relating to: carrying a concealed weapon, possessing or transporting a firearm under certain circumstances, background checks for handgun purchases, photographic identification cards for retired law enforcement officers, requiring the exercise of rule-making authority, providing an exemption from rule-making authority, and providing penalties.
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: carrying a concealed weapon, possessing or transporting a firearm under certain circumstances, background checks for handgun purchases, photographic identification cards for retired law enforcement officers, requiring the exercise of rule-making authority, providing an exemption from rule-making authority, and providing penalties.
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: the Health Insurance Risk-Sharing Plan; creating the Health Insurance Risk-Sharing Plan Authority; a health benefit program for persons eligible for tax credits for payment of premiums; an income and franchise tax credit for Health Insurance Risk-Sharing Plan assessments; and making an appropriation.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
5%
2006
January - June
5%
2006
July - December
Total 3%
relating to: the Health Insurance Risk-Sharing Plan; creating the Health Insurance Risk-Sharing Plan Authority; a health benefit program for persons eligible for tax credits for payment of premiums; an income and franchise tax credit for Health Insurance Risk-Sharing Plan assessments; and making an appropriation.
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: requiring a contract with a data organization for the collection, analysis, and dissemination of health care claims information; eliminating the Board on Health Care Information, the Interagency Coordinating Council, and the Independent Review Board; and making appropriations.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
5%
2006
January - June
5%
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
10%
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total 3%
relating to: an income and franchise tax credit for information technology equipment used to maintain medical records in electronic form.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
5%
2006
July - December
Total 1%
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
5%
2006
July - December
Total 1%
relating to: persons to whom liability insurance claim settlement checks must be made payable; independent evaluations for insurance coverage of chiropractic treatment; current procedural terminology codes on health insurance claim forms; and direct payment to a chiropractor.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
5%
2006
July - December
Total 1%
persons to whom liability insurance claim settlement checks must be made payable; independent evaluations for insurance coverage of chiropractic treatment; current procedural terminology codes on health insurance claim forms; and direct payment to a chiropractor. (FE)
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
5%
2006
July - December
Total 1%
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
10%
2006
July - December
Total 2%

Budget Bill Subjects

2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
15%
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total 5%
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
20%
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total 7%
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
35%
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total 12%

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2%
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total < 1%

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
8%
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total 3%

Minor Efforts

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

Minor Efforts
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
20%
2005
July - December
60%
2006
January - June
60%
2006
July - December
100%
Total 51%

Other Matters

No other matters found.

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures