Wisconsin Academy of Ophthalmology
Registered Principal Details
                                    Business Or Interest:
Ophthalmologists -- medical doctors specializing in eye care.
Lobbying Interests:
We are interested in issues related to the availability and quality of medical eye care and vision care and the treatment of eye diseases medically and surgically. We also are concerned with matters relating to the practice of medicine and health insurance issues.
CEO Name:
Richard H. Paul
Executive Director
                            
                            Ophthalmologists -- medical doctors specializing in eye care.
Lobbying Interests:
We are interested in issues related to the availability and quality of medical eye care and vision care and the treatment of eye diseases medically and surgically. We also are concerned with matters relating to the practice of medicine and health insurance issues.
CEO Name:
Richard H. Paul
Executive Director
                                Contact
                                
                                    
                                        
                                        
                                
                            
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                                            Richard Paul
10 W Phillip Road Suite 120
Vernon Hills, IL 60061-1730
(800) 838-3627
(847) 680-1682
richardpaul@dls.net
www.wieyemd.org
                                        
                                    10 W Phillip Road Suite 120
Vernon Hills, IL 60061-1730
(800) 838-3627
(847) 680-1682
richardpaul@dls.net
www.wieyemd.org
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Paul | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/1/2011 | Withdrawn On N/A | 
| Eric Jensen | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/28/2011 | Withdrawn On N/A | 
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
                                                                Assembly Bill 147
Relating to: inadmissibility of a statement of apology or condolence by a health care provider.
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
6/2/2011
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.
                                                                                            
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Relating to: inadmissibility of a statement of apology or condolence by a health care provider.
Bill Text and History
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date6/2/2011
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
Relating to: inadmissibility of a statement of apology or condolence by a health care provider.
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
6/2/2011
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.
                                                                                            
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Relating to: inadmissibility of a statement of apology or condolence by a health care provider.
Bill Text and History
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date6/2/2011
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
                                                                Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Development, drafting... relating to medical liability
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        Development, drafting... relating to medical liability
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/16/2013
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.
                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                            Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/16/2013
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.
                                                                Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Professional Licensure - optometry
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        Professional Licensure - optometry
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
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.
                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                            Both Legislative Matter and Rule
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.
                                                                Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Malpractice insurance company regulation
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        Malpractice insurance company regulation
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
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.
                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                            Both Legislative Matter and Rule
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.
                                                                Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Medical liability
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        Medical liability
                                                                                    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.
                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                            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.
                                                                Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Optometry scope of practice (monitor)
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        Optometry scope of practice (monitor)
                                                                                    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.
                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                            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 $485.00 | 2011 July - December $1,888.00 | 2012 January - June $123.75 | 2012 July - December $6,453.75 | Total $8,950.50 | 
| Total Hours Communicating | 2011 January - June 0.00 | 2011 July - December 0.75 | 2012 January - June 0.25 | 2012 July - December 2.00 | Total 3.00 | 
| Total Hours Other | 2011 January - June 2.50 | 2011 July - December 7.50 | 2012 January - June 2.00 | 2012 July - December 19.00 | Total 31.00 | 
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
                                                             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 2% | 2011 July - December 40% | 2012 January - June | 2012 July - December | Total 9% | 
                                                             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 2% | 2011 July - December | 2012 January - June | 2012 July - December | Total < 1% | 
Budget Bill Subjects
No budget bill subjects found.
                            Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.
                            Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
| 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 25% | Total 16% | 
| 2011 January - June | 2011 July - December | 2012 January - June | 2012 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 January - June 5% | 2011 July - December | 2012 January - June 5% | 2012 July - December | Total < 1% | 
| 2011 January - June | 2011 July - December | 2012 January - June | 2012 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 January - June 10% | 2011 July - December | 2012 January - June 15% | 2012 July - December 50% | Total 33% | 
| 2011 January - June | 2011 July - December | 2012 January - June | 2012 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 January - June 50% | 2011 July - December 15% | 2012 January - June 25% | 2012 July - December 10% | Total 15% | 
Minor Efforts
(Time spent on matters each of which accounted for less than 10% of the organization's lobbying.)
Other Matters
Includes time spent on:
- Gubernatorial nominations
- Matters on which the organization made no lobbying communication