Kindred Healthcare

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Provider of post-acute and long-term care health services.

Lobbying Interests:
Reimbursement and policy issues impacting Medicaid and long-term care.

CEO Name:
Paul Diaz
Lobbyist

Contact
SA
Steve Albrecht
680 S Fourth St
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 596-7956
raymond.sierpina@kindredhealthcare.com
www.kindredhealthcare.com

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On
Forbes McIntosh Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/1/2011 Withdrawn On N/A
Jeffrey Schoenfeldt Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 2/1/2011 Withdrawn On N/A

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

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
6/1/2011
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.
Comments
Clarify that owners\operators can prohibit weapons in long-term care facilities licensed, registered or certified by the Dept. Health Services (nursing homes, CBRFs, RCACs and Adult Family Homes).
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
1/10/2012
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 302
Assembly Bill 302
Relating to: regulation of nursing homes, requiring the exercise of rule-making authority, and making an appropriation.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
10/15/2011
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 93
Senate Bill 93
Relating to: going armed with weapons, possessing or transporting a firearm, bow, or crossbow under certain circumstances, disorderly conduct limitations, and electric weapons.

Bill Text and History

2011 Wisconsin Act 35

Other
Notification Date
6/1/2011
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.
Comments
Clarify that owners\operators can prohibit weapons in long-term care facilities licensed, registered or certified by the Dept. Health Services (nursing homes, CBRFs, RCACs and Adult Family Homes).
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
1/10/2012
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 212
Senate Bill 212
Relating to: regulation of nursing homes, requiring the exercise of rule-making authority, and making an appropriation.

Bill Text and History

2011 Wisconsin Act 70

For
Notification Date
10/15/2011
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.

Budget Bill Subjects

Health Services: Institutions
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health Services: Institutions

Notification Date
3/21/2011
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.

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

Notification Date
3/21/2011
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.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

DHS-132 (Nursing Homes) Administrative Rules for Quality Assurance & Improvement Committee.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
DHS-132 (Nursing Homes) Administrative Rules for Quality Assurance & Improvement Committee.

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
10/8/2012
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.

DHS-132 (Nursing Homes) Administrative Rules for Quality Assurance & Improvement Committee.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
DHS-132 (Nursing Homes) Administrative Rules for Quality Assurance & Improvement Committee.

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
10/7/2012
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Legal Interventions for Persons with Alzheimer's Disease & Related Dementia Legislative Council Study Committee.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Legal Interventions for Persons with Alzheimer's Disease & Related Dementia Legislative Council Study Committee.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
8/3/2012
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Legal Interventions for Persons with Alzheimer's Disease & Related Dementia Legislative Council Study Committee.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Legal Interventions for Persons with Alzheimer's Disease & Related Dementia Legislative Council Study Committee.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
8/3/2012
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.

Appointments to the Wisconsin Nursing Home Administrators' Examining Board.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Appointments to the Wisconsin Nursing Home Administrators' Examining Board.

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.

Budget: Medicaid reimbursement and methodology, preserving quality care
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Budget: Medicaid reimbursement and methodology, preserving quality care

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.

Expansion of Family Care, MCO contracts with service providers.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Expansion of Family Care, MCO contracts with service providers.

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.

Legislation extending current physician and hospital liability protections in an effort to control ever increasing liability insurance premium rates for providers of long-term care services.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Legislation extending current physician and hospital liability protections in an effort to control ever increasing liability insurance premium rates for providers of long-term care services.

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 Audit of Family Care.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Legislative Audit of Family Care.

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.

Nursing home diversions and CIP funding.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Nursing home diversions and CIP funding.

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
$7,999.98
2011
July - December
$7,999.98
2012
January - June
$8,000.00
2012
July - December
$7,998.00
Total $31,997.96
Total Hours Communicating 2011
January - June
61.75
2011
July - December
56.25
2012
January - June
26.25
2012
July - December
23.00
Total 167.25
Total Hours Other 2011
January - June
81.75
2011
July - December
54.50
2012
January - June
80.00
2012
July - December
69.50
Total 285.75

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Relating to: going armed with weapons, possessing or transporting a firearm, bow, or crossbow under certain circumstances, disorderly conduct limitations, and electric weapons.
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
15%
2011
July - December
20%
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total 10%
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
15%
2011
July - December
5%
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total 6%
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
2011
July - December
5%
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total 1%
Relating to: regulation of nursing homes, requiring the exercise of rule-making authority, and making an appropriation.
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%
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
2011
July - December
20%
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total 5%
Relating to: regulation of nursing homes, requiring the exercise of rule-making authority, and making an appropriation.
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
25%
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total 6%

Budget Bill Subjects

2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
60%
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total 19%

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
10%
2011
July - December
5%
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total 4%
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
5%
2012
January - June
30%
2012
July - December
30%
Total 14%
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
10%
2012
January - June
50%
2012
July - December
50%
Total 24%
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
20%
2012
July - December
Total 5%
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
20%
Total 4%

Minor Efforts

No minor efforts found.

Other Matters

No other matters found.

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures