Wisconsin Health and Hospital Association Inc

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Hospitals.

Lobbying Interests:
WHA may attempt to influence legislation and rules affecting hospitals and other health care providers as well as community health in general.

CEO Name:
Steve Brenton
Senior Vice President

Contact
EB
Eric Borgerding
PO Box 259038
Madison, WI 53725-9038
(608) 274-1820
(608) 274-8554
eborgerding@wha.org
www.wha.org

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On
Eric Borgerding Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/3/2007 Withdrawn On N/A
Steve Brenton Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/3/2007 Withdrawn On N/A
Bill Bazan Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/3/2007 Withdrawn On N/A
Judith Warmuth Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/3/2007 Withdrawn On N/A
George Quinn Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/3/2007 Withdrawn On N/A
Laura J Leitch Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/3/2007 Withdrawn On N/A
Peter Kammer Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/3/2007 Withdrawn On N/A
Patrick Essie Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/3/2007 Withdrawn On N/A
Jennifer Boese Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/3/2007 Withdrawn On 2/26/2008
Scott Tyre Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/4/2007 Withdrawn On N/A
Joseph Kachelski Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/16/2007 Withdrawn On N/A
Jodi Bloch Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/29/2007 Withdrawn On 4/2/2007
Paul Merline Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 4/2/2007 Withdrawn On N/A
Susan Schooff Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 4/26/2007 Withdrawn On N/A

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 1
Assembly Bill 1
state finances and appropriations. (FE)

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
5/19/2008
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 47
Assembly Bill 47
relating to: creating a nonrefundable individual income tax credit for certain amounts relating to health savings accounts that may be deducted from, or are exempt from, federal income taxes.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/13/2007
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 53
Assembly Bill 53
relating to: inadmissibility of a statement of apology or condolence by a health care provider.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
3/2/2007
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 90
Assembly Bill 90
relating to: a loan program for medical students who agree to practice medicine in health professional shortage areas, requiring the exercise of rule-making authority, and making an appropriation.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
3/2/2007
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.
For
Notification Date
3/2/2007
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 107
Assembly Bill 107
relating to: creating a nonrefundable individual income tax credit for certain medical care insurance policy premiums.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
3/2/2007
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 111
Assembly Bill 111
relating to: income and franchise tax credits for information technology equipment used to maintain medical records in electronic form and for interest on bonds or notes issued by the Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority for purposes relat...

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
6/12/2007
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 224
Assembly Bill 224
relating to: immunity from liability for a health care provider, health care facility, or employee of a health care provider or health care facility that, in good faith, reports a violation of the law or of a clinical or ethical standard by another health ...

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
5/4/2007
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 264
Assembly Bill 264
relating to: prohibiting the transfer of moneys from the injured patients and families compensation fund for unintended purposes.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/4/2007
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 280
Assembly Bill 280
relating to: health insurance coverage of a full-time student on medical leave.

Bill Text and History

2007 Wisconsin Act 36

For
Notification Date
5/24/2007
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 321
Assembly Bill 321
relating to: designation of state agency status for certain health care facilities that use volunteer providers during a declared state of emergency; declarations of emergencies by counties; immunity from liability for qualified food and emergency househol...

Bill Text and History

2007 Wisconsin Act 79

For
Notification Date
5/15/2007
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 440
Assembly Bill 440
relating to: a loan program for pharmacy students who agree to practice pharmacy in pharmacy professional shortage areas in this state, requiring the exercise of rule-making authority, and making an appropriation.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
7/30/2007
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 461
Assembly Bill 461
relating to: vehicles transporting human organs for transplantation, medical personnel for human organ harvesting or transplantation purposes, or medical devices or equipment for emergency purposes.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
9/13/2007
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 498
Assembly Bill 498
relating to: costs of administering tests for intoxication.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
1/8/2008
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 570
Assembly Bill 570
relating to: anatomical gifts, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
11/14/2007
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 674
Assembly Bill 674
relating to: the statewide nursing home bed cap and nursing home bed transfers.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
1/28/2008
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 729
Assembly Bill 729
relating to: disclosure of information by health care providers and insurers and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
1/28/2008
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 731
Assembly Bill 731
relating to: remote dispensing by pharmacists and authorizing the exercise of rule-making powers.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
1/28/2008
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 740
Assembly Bill 740
relating to: permitting a researcher, under certain conditions, access to cancer information reported to the Department of Health and Family Services, prohibiting certain other use or redisclosure of the information, creating civil liability for violation ...

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
2/15/2008
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 783
Assembly Bill 783
relating to: reporting deaths, death investigations and other duties of coroners and medical examiners, inquests, disposition of bodies, training and testing requirements for coroners and medical examiners, creating the Board on Medicolegal Investigations,...

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
3/6/2008
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 793
Assembly Bill 793
relating to: treatment records and patient health care records.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/15/2008
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 863
Assembly Bill 863
relating to: confidentiality of health care services reviews; use as evidence of information regarding health care providers; homicide or injury by negligent handling of a dangerous weapon, explosives, or fire; criminal abuse of individuals at risk; and cr...

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/22/2008
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 872
Assembly Bill 872
relating to: disclosure of information by health care providers, insurers, and governmental self-insured plans; requiring acceptance by a health care provider of a payment amount in certain circumstances; and requiring the exercise of rule-making authority...

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
3/5/2008
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 34
Assembly Joint Resolution 34
relating to: the creation of state funds and accounts and prohibiting the state from changing the purpose of any state fund or program revenue appropriation account (first consideration).

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/15/2008
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 18
Senate Bill 18
relating to: creating a nonrefundable individual income tax credit for certain amounts relating to health savings accounts that may be deducted from, or are exempt from, federal income taxes.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/13/2007
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 129
Senate Bill 129
relating to: requiring a hospital to provide to a sexual assault victim information and, upon her request, emergency contraception and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
4/6/2007
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 138
Senate Bill 138
relating to: claims for loss of society and companionship in medical malpractice cases.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
10/17/2007
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 154
Senate Bill 154
relating to: health insurance coverage of a full-time student on medical leave.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
7/30/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 226
Senate Bill 226
relating to: changes to the Health Insurance Risk-Sharing Plan.

Bill Text and History

2007 Wisconsin Act 39

For
Notification Date
9/5/2007
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 310
Senate Bill 310
relating to: anatomical gifts, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

2007 Wisconsin Act 106

None
Notification Date
11/28/2007
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.
For
Notification Date
11/28/2007
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 337
Senate Bill 337
relating to: disclosure of information by health care providers and insurers.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
12/6/2007
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 346
Senate Bill 346
relating to: products containing mercury and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
12/12/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 409
Senate Bill 409
relating to: remote dispensing by pharmacists and authorizing the exercise of rule-making powers.

Bill Text and History

2007 Wisconsin Act 202

None
Notification Date
1/28/2008
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 415
Senate Bill 415
relating to: permitting a researcher, under certain conditions, access to cancer information reported to the Department of Health and Family Services, prohibiting certain other use or redisclosure of the information, creating civil liability for violation ...

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
1/28/2008
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 487
Senate Bill 487
relating to: treatment records and patient health care records.

Bill Text and History

2007 Wisconsin Act 108

For
Notification Date
2/15/2008
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 490
Senate Bill 490
relating to: eliminating an assessment on the gross private patient revenue of hospitals, creating an assessment on the gross patient revenue of hospitals, creating a hospital assessment trust fund, increasing the Medical Assistance and Badger Care payment...

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
2/27/2008
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 512
Senate Bill 512
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
2/21/2008
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

General Fund Taxes
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
General Fund Taxes

Notification Date
5/4/2007
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
5/4/2007
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
5/4/2007
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 Health and Educational Facilities Authorities
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authorities

Notification Date
7/24/2007
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

Comprehensive Advanced Life Support (CALS) program
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Comprehensive Advanced Life Support (CALS) program

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
7/15/2008
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 3670 relating to newborn hearing screening programs
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB 3670 relating to newborn hearing screening programs

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
5/30/2008
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.

Karen Timberlake as Secretary of the Department of Health and Family Services
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Karen Timberlake as Secretary of the Department of Health and Family Services

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
5/19/2008
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.

LRBs0378 relating to state finances and appropriations
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRBs0378 relating to state finances and appropriations

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
5/19/2008
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 4268 relating to state finances and appropriations
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB 4268 relating to state finances and appropriations

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
3/13/2008
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 3672, relating to: treatment records and patient health care records.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB 3672, relating to: treatment records and patient health care records.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
2/4/2008
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 3900 - relating to: disclosure of information by health care providers, insurers, and governmental self-insured plans; requiring acceptance by a health care provider of a payment amount in certain circumstances
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB 3900 - relating to: disclosure of information by health care providers, insurers, and governmental self-insured plans; requiring acceptance by a health care provider of a payment amount in certain circumstances

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/30/2008
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

LRBs 3671, 3702 relating to disclosure of health care review records, criminal liability of health care providers and employees of health care providers
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRBs 3671, 3702 relating to disclosure of health care review records, criminal liability of health care providers and employees of health care providers

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/28/2008
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 3476 relating to price discrimination in health care services
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB 3476 relating to price discrimination in health care services

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/8/2008
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 3403 relating to requiring the operation of an interoperable electronic system for patient health care records
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB 3403 relating to requiring the operation of an interoperable electronic system for patient health care records

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
12/17/2007
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 1821/1 relating to requirements for certain nursing school staff and faculty
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB 1821/1 relating to requirements for certain nursing school staff and faculty

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
11/9/2007
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 2314 relating to hospital staff and admitting privileges for nurse-midwives
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB 2314 relating to hospital staff and admitting privileges for nurse-midwives

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
11/9/2007
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-3210 disclosure of information by health care providers and insurers
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB-3210 disclosure of information by health care providers and insurers

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
11/1/2007
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.

Workers compensation
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Workers compensation

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
7/31/2007
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.

Practice of nurse midwifery in Wisconsin.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Practice of nurse midwifery in Wisconsin.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
7/30/2007
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 employee checks
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Health care employee checks

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
7/24/2007
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
7/24/2007
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 Wisconsin Plan and Authority
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Healthy Wisconsin Plan and Authority

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
7/24/2007
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.

HFS 117, relating to fees for copies of health care provider records
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
HFS 117, relating to fees for copies of health care provider records

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
7/24/2007
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 liability reform
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Health care liability reform

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
7/17/2007
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.

Telemedicine
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Telemedicine

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
6/14/2007
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.

HFS 129 - Certified nursing assistants testing and registry.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
HFS 129 - Certified nursing assistants testing and registry.

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
5/15/2007
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-2213/1 Designation of state agency status for certain health care facilities that use volunteer providers during a declared emergency.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB-2213/1 Designation of state agency status for certain health care facilities that use volunteer providers during a declared emergency.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
5/10/2007
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 2627 prohibiting transfers from the injured patients and families compensation fund
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB 2627 prohibiting transfers from the injured patients and families compensation fund

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
5/4/2007
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 mandates impact report
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Insurance mandates impact report

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
2/14/2007
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.

Access to dental services.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Access to dental services.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/1/2007
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.

Bureau of EMS State Trauma Advisory Administrative Rules
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Bureau of EMS State Trauma Advisory Administrative Rules

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
1/1/2007
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.

CR 03-111 re:copying fees for medical records
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
CR 03-111 re:copying fees for medical records

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
1/1/2007
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.

Credit Transfer & Uniform Curriculum
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Credit Transfer & Uniform Curriculum

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/1/2007
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.

Emergency Care Coordination related to Medical Assistance(MA) Patients
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Emergency Care Coordination related to Medical Assistance(MA) Patients

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
1/1/2007
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.

federal/state regulatory consistency
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
federal/state regulatory consistency

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/1/2007
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.

GAMP Funding (MA Disproportionate Share Hospital program)
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
GAMP Funding (MA Disproportionate Share Hospital program)

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/1/2007
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 workforce shortage and planning issues.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Health care workforce shortage and planning issues.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/1/2007
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 and health care information
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Hospital and health care information

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/1/2007
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 Bioterrorism Preparedness Program
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Hospital Bioterrorism Preparedness Program

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
1/1/2007
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 construction.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Hospital construction.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/1/2007
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.

Increasing the cigarette tax.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Increasing the cigarette tax.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/1/2007
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.

Local payments for health care services
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Local payments for health care services

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/1/2007
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.

Mandatory reporting of infection rates
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Mandatory reporting of infection rates

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/1/2007
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
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Medicaid funding

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/1/2007
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.

Medical Malpractice Reform
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Medical Malpractice Reform

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/1/2007
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.

Nurse Faculty Credentials
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Nurse Faculty Credentials

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/1/2007
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 activity
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
quality improvement activity

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/1/2007
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.

Revisions to Chapter 940 at it relates to hospitals
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Revisions to Chapter 940 at it relates to hospitals

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/1/2007
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.

Rewrite of HFS 124
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Rewrite of HFS 124

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
1/1/2007
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.

Surrogate health care decision-making and advance directives
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Surrogate health care decision-making and advance directives

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/1/2007
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.

Tax exemptions and non-profits
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Tax exemptions and non-profits

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/1/2007
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.

Tissue donation
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Tissue donation

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/1/2007
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.

treatment of behavioral health records in electronic medical records
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
treatment of behavioral health records in electronic medical records

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/1/2007
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

  2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2007
January - June
$434,239.77
2007
July - December
$372,786.66
2008
January - June
$350,240.36
2008
July - December
$297,476.43
Total $1,454,743.23
Total Hours Communicating 2007
January - June
442.50
2007
July - December
491.00
2008
January - June
637.25
2008
July - December
329.25
Total 1900.00
Total Hours Other 2007
January - June
2204.90
2007
July - December
1892.75
2008
January - June
1886.95
2008
July - December
1517.00
Total 7501.60

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

relating to: eliminating an assessment on the gross private patient revenue of hospitals, creating an assessment on the gross patient revenue of hospitals, creating a hospital assessment trust fund, increasing the Medical Assistance and Badger Care payment rate for hospitals, requiring monthly payments by health maintenance organizations to hospitals and reconciliation of payments with actual utilization of services, increasing supplemental Medical Assistance payments to rural hospitals, transferring moneys from the hospital assessment fund to the injured patients and families compensation fund, requiring the Department of Health and Family Services annually to submit a report for review by the Joint Committee on Finance, and making appropriations.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
10%
2008
July - December
Total 3%
state finances and appropriations. (FE)
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
25%
2008
July - December
Total 7%

Budget Bill Subjects

2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
10%
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total 3%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
70%
2007
July - December
55%
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total 34%

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
70%
Total 14%

Minor Efforts

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

Minor Efforts
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
20%
2007
July - December
45%
2008
January - June
65%
2008
July - December
30%
Total 40%

Other Matters

No other matters found.

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures