Ministry Health Care

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Mission based, non-profit health care system of hospitals, clinics and affliated services serving primarily rural and 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
karla.ashenhurst@ministryhealth.org
www.ministryhealth.org

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

January 2011 Special Session Assembly Bill 1
January 2011 Special Session Assembly Bill 1
Relating to: limiting noneconomic damages awarded in actions against long-term care providers; actions against manufacturers, distributors, sellers, and promoters of certain products; confidentiality of health care services reviews; use as evidence of info...

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/14/2011
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.
January 2011 Special Session Senate Bill 1
January 2011 Special Session Senate Bill 1
Relating to: limiting noneconomic damages awarded in actions against long-term care providers; actions against manufacturers, distributors, sellers, and promoters of certain products; confidentiality of health care services reviews; use as evidence of info...

Bill Text and History

2011 Wisconsin Act 2

For
Notification Date
1/6/2011
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
Modernizing Wisconsin's peer review statute will help maintain health care quality in Wisconsin while protecting patients and health care providers.
Assembly Bill 93
Assembly Bill 93
Relating to: prohibiting purchase of tobacco products on behalf of, or to provide to, a minor and providing penalties.

Bill Text and History

2011 Wisconsin Act 249

Other
Notification Date
5/14/2011
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
Retain posting and employer provisions.
Supporting Documentation
20110513_163641_Senate testimony.pdf

Assembly Bill 126
Assembly Bill 126
Relating to: carrying a concealed weapon; licenses authorizing persons to carry concealed weapons; possessing or transporting a firearm, bow, or crossbow under certain circumstances; disorderly conduct limitations; photographic identification cards for for...

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
5/14/2011
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.
Supporting Documentation
20110513_163552_Assembly testimony.doc

Assembly Bill 147
Assembly Bill 147
Relating to: inadmissibility of a statement of apology or condolence by a health care provider.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/26/2011
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 154
Assembly Bill 154
Relating to: prohibiting coverage of abortions through health plans sold through exchanges.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/26/2011
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 210
Assembly Bill 210
Relating to: implementing health insurance reform, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
10/20/2011
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 259
Assembly Bill 259
Relating to: concussions and other head injuries sustained in youth athletic activities.

Bill Text and History

2011 Wisconsin Act 172

For
Notification Date
2/22/2012
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 276
Assembly Bill 276
Relating to: allowing certain pupils to possess and use an epinephrine auto-injector.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
10/3/2011
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 277
Assembly Bill 277
Relating to: adopting federal law as it relates to excluding from an employee's income certain payments from an employer related to medical care.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
10/3/2011
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
This will be very helpful to nearly 500 Ministry Health Care employees who include their adult children on their health insurance plans, in accordance with the federal PPACA (health care reform law).
Assembly Bill 396
Assembly Bill 396
Relating to: relinquishing custody of a newborn child.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/7/2012
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: carrying a concealed weapon; licenses authorizing persons to carry concealed weapons; possessing or transporting a firearm, bow, or crossbow under certain circumstances; disorderly conduct limitations; photographic identification cards for for...

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
5/14/2011
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
Retain posting and employer provisions.
Supporting Documentation
20110513_163617_Senate testimony.pdf

Senate Bill 92
Senate Bill 92
Relating to: prohibiting coverage of abortions through health plans sold through exchanges.

Bill Text and History

2011 Wisconsin Act 218

For
Notification Date
5/26/2011
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 103
Senate Bill 103
Relating to: inadmissibility of a statement of apology or condolence by a health care provider.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/26/2011
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 203
Senate Bill 203
Relating to: adopting federal law as it relates to excluding from an employee's income certain payments from an employer related to medical care.

Bill Text and History

2011 Wisconsin Act 49

For
Notification Date
10/3/2011
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: allowing certain pupils to possess and use an epinephrine auto-injector.

Bill Text and History

2011 Wisconsin Act 85

For
Notification Date
10/3/2011
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
Please see our attached letter of support. This legislation is in the best interest of children's health.
Senate Bill 243
Senate Bill 243
Relating to: concussions and other head injuries sustained in youth athletic activities.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/22/2012
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 313
Senate Bill 313
Relating to: relinquishing custody of a newborn child.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/7/2012
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

Children and Families: Children and Families
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Children and Families: Children and Families

Notification Date
3/23/2011
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 Services: Departmentwide
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health Services: Departmentwide

Notification Date
3/23/2011
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 Services: Medical Assistance and Related Programs
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health Services: Medical Assistance and Related Programs

Notification Date
2/7/2011
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
2/7/2011
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

Collateral Source
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Collateral Source

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/24/2012
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's Medicaid waiver application to CMS.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Wisconsin's Medicaid waiver application to CMS.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
11/14/2011
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 of a Wisconsin Health Insurance Exchange.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Development of a Wisconsin Health Insurance Exchange.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
10/20/2011
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 of Wisconsin's health insurance exchange under PPACA
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Development of Wisconsin's health insurance exchange under PPACA

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
7/21/2011
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.

Establishment of Health Insurance Exchange(s) under PPACA.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Establishment of Health Insurance Exchange(s) under PPACA.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/21/2011
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.

Amend and update Chapter 51 related to emergency detention.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amend and update Chapter 51 related to emergency detention.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
1/14/2011
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.

Medicaid funding and enrollment.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Medicaid funding and enrollment.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/14/2011
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.

Protection of cost-based reimbursement for Critical Access Hospitals.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Protection of cost-based reimbursement for Critical Access Hospitals.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/14/2011
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.

Protection of Critical Access Hospitals, Rural Health Clinics and other rural health care provisions.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Protection of Critical Access Hospitals, Rural Health Clinics and other rural health care provisions.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/6/2011
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.

Certification of Surgical Technologists
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Certification of Surgical Technologists

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/1/2011
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 Reform
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Health Care Reform

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/1/2011
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 reform, general information.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Health care reform, general information.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/1/2011
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 IT, specifically, Electronic Health Records
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Health IT, specifically, Electronic Health Records

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/1/2011
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.

Home health telemedicine
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Home health telemedicine

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/1/2011
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
1/1/2011
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.

Opposition to prior authorization process for outpatient rehabilitation therapy for Medicaid patients.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Opposition to prior authorization process for outpatient rehabilitation therapy for Medicaid patients.

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
1/1/2011
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.

Quality Improvement Act/Peer Review/Prevention of criminalization of medical errors
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Quality Improvement Act/Peer Review/Prevention of criminalization of medical errors

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/1/2011
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.

Reporting of deaths to coroners/medical examiners
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Reporting of deaths to coroners/medical examiners

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/1/2011
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.

Support Hospital Assessment for purpose of increased Medicaid payments to hospitals.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Support Hospital Assessment for purpose of increased Medicaid payments to hospitals.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/1/2011
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

  2011
January - June		 2011
July - December		 2012
January - June		 2012
July - December		 Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2011
January - June $27,047.43		 2011
July - December $10,843.48		 2012
January - June $12,346.45		 2012
July - December $9,683.34		 Total $59,920.71
Total Hours Communicating 2011
January - June 39.50		 2011
July - December 7.50		 2012
January - June 2.50		 2012
July - December 4.00		 Total 53.50
Total Hours Other 2011
January - June 264.00		 2011
July - December 89.00		 2012
January - June 89.00		 2012
July - December 69.00		 Total 511.00

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 93
Relating to: prohibiting purchase of tobacco products on behalf of, or to provide to, a minor and providing penalties.
2011
January - June		 2011
July - December		 2012
January - June		 2012
July - December		 Total
2011
January - June 1%		 2011
July - December 		2012
January - June 		2012
July - December 		Total < 1%
Senate Bill 92
Relating to: prohibiting coverage of abortions through health plans sold through exchanges.
2011
January - June		 2011
July - December		 2012
January - June		 2012
July - December		 Total
2011
January - June 1%		 2011
July - December 1%		 2012
January - June 		2012
July - December 4%		 Total 1%
Assembly Bill 147
Relating to: inadmissibility of a statement of apology or condolence by a health care provider.
2011
January - June		 2011
July - December		 2012
January - June		 2012
July - December		 Total
2011
January - June 1%		 2011
July - December 1%		 2012
January - June 		2012
July - December 1%		 Total < 1%
Senate Bill 103
Relating to: inadmissibility of a statement of apology or condolence by a health care provider.
2011
January - June		 2011
July - December		 2012
January - June		 2012
July - December		 Total
2011
January - June 1%		 2011
July - December 1%		 2012
January - June 		2012
July - December 4%		 Total 1%
Assembly Bill 154
Relating to: prohibiting coverage of abortions through health plans sold through exchanges.
2011
January - June		 2011
July - December		 2012
January - June		 2012
July - December		 Total
2011
January - June 1%		 2011
July - December 1%		 2012
January - June 		2012
July - December 4%		 Total 1%
Assembly Bill 126
Relating to: carrying a concealed weapon; licenses authorizing persons to carry concealed weapons; possessing or transporting a firearm, bow, or crossbow under certain circumstances; disorderly conduct limitations; photographic identification cards for former law enforcement officers; providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures; requiring the exercise of rule-making authority; making appropriations; and providing penalties.
2011
January - June		 2011
July - December		 2012
January - June		 2012
July - December		 Total
2011
January - June 2%		 2011
July - December 		2012
January - June 		2012
July - December 		Total 1%
January 2011 Special Session Assembly Bill 1
Relating to: limiting noneconomic damages awarded in actions against long-term care providers; actions against manufacturers, distributors, sellers, and promoters of certain products; confidentiality of health care services reviews; use as evidence of information regarding health care providers; reporting of quality indicators identifying individual hospitals; homicide or injury by negligent handling of a dangerous weapon, explosives, or fire; criminal abuse of individuals at risk; criminal abuse and neglect of patients and residents; evidence of lay and expert witnesses; damages for frivolous claims; and punitive damage awards.
2011
January - June		 2011
July - December		 2012
January - June		 2012
July - December		 Total
2011
January - June 5%		 2011
July - December 		2012
January - June 		2012
July - December 		Total 3%
January 2011 Special Session Senate Bill 1
Relating to: limiting noneconomic damages awarded in actions against long-term care providers; actions against manufacturers, distributors, sellers, and promoters of certain products; confidentiality of health care services reviews; use as evidence of information regarding health care providers; reporting of quality indicators identifying individual hospitals; homicide or injury by negligent handling of a dangerous weapon, explosives, or fire; criminal abuse of individuals at risk; criminal abuse and neglect of patients and residents; evidence of lay and expert witnesses; damages for frivolous claims; and punitive damage awards.
2011
January - June		 2011
July - December		 2012
January - June		 2012
July - December		 Total
2011
January - June 5%		 2011
July - December 		2012
January - June 		2012
July - December 		Total 3%
Senate Bill 90
Relating to: carrying a concealed weapon; licenses authorizing persons to carry concealed weapons; possessing or transporting a firearm, bow, or crossbow under certain circumstances; disorderly conduct limitations; photographic identification cards for former law enforcement officers; providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures; requiring the exercise of rule-making authority; making appropriations; and providing penalties.
2011
January - June		 2011
July - December		 2012
January - June		 2012
July - December		 Total
2011
January - June 5%		 2011
July - December 		2012
January - June 		2012
July - December 		Total 3%
Assembly Bill 276
Relating to: allowing certain pupils to possess and use an epinephrine auto-injector.
2011
January - June		 2011
July - December		 2012
January - June		 2012
July - December		 Total
2011
January - June 		2011
July - December 2%		 2012
January - June 		2012
July - December 		Total < 1%
Senate Bill 204
Relating to: allowing certain pupils to possess and use an epinephrine auto-injector.
2011
January - June		 2011
July - December		 2012
January - June		 2012
July - December		 Total
2011
January - June 		2011
July - December 2%		 2012
January - June 		2012
July - December 		Total < 1%
Assembly Bill 277
Relating to: adopting federal law as it relates to excluding from an employee's income certain payments from an employer related to medical care.
2011
January - June		 2011
July - December		 2012
January - June		 2012
July - December		 Total
2011
January - June 		2011
July - December 5%		 2012
January - June 		2012
July - December 		Total < 1%
Senate Bill 203
Relating to: adopting federal law as it relates to excluding from an employee's income certain payments from an employer related to medical care.
2011
January - June		 2011
July - December		 2012
January - June		 2012
July - December		 Total
2011
January - June 		2011
July - December 5%		 2012
January - June 		2012
July - December 		Total < 1%
Assembly Bill 210
Relating to: implementing health insurance reform, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and granting rule-making authority.
2011
January - June		 2011
July - December		 2012
January - June		 2012
July - December		 Total
2011
January - June 		2011
July - December 15%		 2012
January - June 		2012
July - December 4%		 Total 3%
Assembly Bill 259
Relating to: concussions and other head injuries sustained in youth athletic activities.
2011
January - June		 2011
July - December		 2012
January - June		 2012
July - December		 Total
2011
January - June 		2011
July - December 		2012
January - June 2%		 2012
July - December 4%		 Total < 1%
Assembly Bill 396
Relating to: relinquishing custody of a newborn child.
2011
January - June		 2011
July - December		 2012
January - June		 2012
July - December		 Total
2011
January - June 		2011
July - December 		2012
January - June 2%		 2012
July - December 		Total < 1%
Senate Bill 243
Relating to: concussions and other head injuries sustained in youth athletic activities.
2011
January - June		 2011
July - December		 2012
January - June		 2012
July - December		 Total
2011
January - June 		2011
July - December 		2012
January - June 2%		 2012
July - December 		Total < 1%
Senate Bill 313
Relating to: relinquishing custody of a newborn child.
2011
January - June		 2011
July - December		 2012
January - June		 2012
July - December		 Total
2011
January - June 		2011
July - December 		2012
January - June 2%		 2012
July - December 		Total < 1%

Budget Bill Subjects

Insurance
2011
January - June		 2011
July - December		 2012
January - June		 2012
July - December		 Total
2011
January - June 1%		 2011
July - December 		2012
January - June 3%		 2012
July - December 20%		 Total 4%
Children and Families: Children and Families
2011
January - June		 2011
July - December		 2012
January - June		 2012
July - December		 Total
2011
January - June 5%		 2011
July - December 		2012
January - June 		2012
July - December 		Total 3%
Health Services: Departmentwide
2011
January - June		 2011
July - December		 2012
January - June		 2012
July - December		 Total
2011
January - June 10%		 2011
July - December 		2012
January - June 4%		 2012
July - December 		Total 6%
Health Services: Medical Assistance and Related Programs
2011
January - June		 2011
July - December		 2012
January - June		 2012
July - December		 Total
2011
January - June 50%		 2011
July - December 		2012
January - June 5%		 2012
July - December 50%		 Total 34%

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

Health Care Reform
2011
January - June		 2011
July - December		 2012
January - June		 2012
July - December		 Total
2011
January - June 1%		 2011
July - December 		2012
January - June 		2012
July - December 		Total < 1%
Amend and update Chapter 51 related to emergency detention.
2011
January - June		 2011
July - December		 2012
January - June		 2012
July - December		 Total
2011
January - June 1%		 2011
July - December 3%		 2012
January - June 2%		 2012
July - December 		Total 1%
Establishment of Health Insurance Exchange(s) under PPACA.
2011
January - June		 2011
July - December		 2012
January - June		 2012
July - December		 Total
2011
January - June 1%		 2011
July - December 		2012
January - June 		2012
July - December 		Total < 1%
Protection of Critical Access Hospitals, Rural Health Clinics and other rural health care provisions.
2011
January - June		 2011
July - December		 2012
January - June		 2012
July - December		 Total
2011
January - June 		2011
July - December 5%		 2012
January - June 		2012
July - December 		Total < 1%
Wisconsin's Medicaid waiver application to CMS.
2011
January - June		 2011
July - December		 2012
January - June		 2012
July - December		 Total
2011
January - June 		2011
July - December 5%		 2012
January - June 		2012
July - December 		Total < 1%
Development of a Wisconsin Health Insurance Exchange.
2011
January - June		 2011
July - December		 2012
January - June		 2012
July - December		 Total
2011
January - June 		2011
July - December 10%		 2012
January - June 15%		 2012
July - December 		Total 4%
Protection of cost-based reimbursement for Critical Access Hospitals.
2011
January - June		 2011
July - December		 2012
January - June		 2012
July - December		 Total
2011
January - June 		2011
July - December 35%		 2012
January - June 		2012
July - December 		Total 6%
Collateral Source
2011
January - June		 2011
July - December		 2012
January - June		 2012
July - December		 Total
2011
January - June 		2011
July - December 		2012
January - June 15%		 2012
July - December 		Total 2%
Maintaining state funding for the Medicaid Program
2011
January - June		 2011
July - December		 2012
January - June		 2012
July - December		 Total
2011
January - June 		2011
July - December 		2012
January - June 15%		 2012
July - December 		Total 2%
Medicaid funding and enrollment.
2011
January - June		 2011
July - December		 2012
January - June		 2012
July - December		 Total
2011
January - June 		2011
July - December 		2012
January - June 15%		 2012
July - December 		Total 2%

Minor Efforts

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

Minor Efforts
2011
January - June		 2011
July - December		 2012
January - June		 2012
July - December		 Total
2011
January - June 9%		 2011
July - December 9%		 2012
January - June 9%		 2012
July - December 9%		 Total 9%

Other Matters

Includes time spent on:

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

Other Matters
2011
January - June		 2011
July - December		 2012
January - June		 2012
July - December		 Total
2011
January - June 		2011
July - December 		2012
January - June 9%		 2012
July - December 		Total 1%

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures

2011

January - June
July - December

2012

January - June
July - December