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
                            
                            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
                                
                                    
                                        
                                        
                                
                            
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                                            Steve Albrecht
680 S Fourth St
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 596-7956
raymond.sierpina@kindredhealthcare.com
www.kindredhealthcare.com
                                        
                                    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| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On | 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| Forbes McIntosh | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/1/2011 | Withdrawn On N/A | 
| Jeffrey Schoenfeldt | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 2/1/2011 | Withdrawn On N/A | 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
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
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
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).
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        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 Date6/1/2011
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
Relating to: inadmissibility of a statement of apology or condolence by a health care provider.
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
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.
                                                                                            
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Relating to: inadmissibility of a statement of apology or condolence by a health care provider.
Bill Text and History
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date1/10/2012
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
Relating to: regulation of nursing homes, requiring the exercise of rule-making authority, and making an appropriation.
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
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.
                                                                                            
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Relating to: regulation of nursing homes, requiring the exercise of rule-making authority, and making an appropriation.
Bill Text and History
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date10/15/2011
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
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
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
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).
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        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 Date6/1/2011
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
Relating to: inadmissibility of a statement of apology or condolence by a health care provider.
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
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.
                                                                                            
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Relating to: inadmissibility of a statement of apology or condolence by a health care provider.
Bill Text and History
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date1/10/2012
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
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
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
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.
                                                                                            
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        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 Date10/15/2011
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
                                                                Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health Services: Institutions
                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                    
                                                            
                                                        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.
                                                                                        
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
                                                                                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.
                                                                Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health Services: Medical Assistance and Related Programs
                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                    
                                                            
                                                        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.
                                                                                        
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
                                                                                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
                                                                Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
DHS-132 (Nursing Homes) Administrative Rules for Quality Assurance & Improvement Committee.
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        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.
                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                            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.
                                                                Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
DHS-132 (Nursing Homes) Administrative Rules for Quality Assurance & Improvement Committee.
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        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.
                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                            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.
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        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.
                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                            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.
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        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.
                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                            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.
                                                                Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Appointments to the Wisconsin Nursing Home Administrators' Examining Board.
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        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.
                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                            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
Budget: Medicaid reimbursement and methodology, preserving quality care
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        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.
                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                            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
Expansion of Family Care, MCO contracts with service providers.
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        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.
                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                            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.
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        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 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
Legislative Audit of Family Care.
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        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.
                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                            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
Nursing home diversions and CIP funding.
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        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.
                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                            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% | 
                                                            Legal Interventions for Persons with Alzheimer's Disease & Related Dementia Legislative Council Study Committee.
                                                             
                                                        
                                                        | 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.