The Alliance
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
A not-for-profit cooperative of employers moving health care forward by controlling costs, improving quality, and engaging individuals in their health.
Lobbying Interests:
Health care, health insurance and employer sponsored health benefits.
CEO Name:
Cheryl DeMars
CEO
A not-for-profit cooperative of employers moving health care forward by controlling costs, improving quality, and engaging individuals in their health.
Lobbying Interests:
Health care, health insurance and employer sponsored health benefits.
CEO Name:
Cheryl DeMars
CEO
Contact
CD
Cheryl DeMars
PO Box 44365
Madison, WI 53744
(608) 210-6621
(608) 276-6626
cdemars@the-alliance.org
http://www.the-alliance.org
PO Box 44365
Madison, WI 53744
(608) 210-6621
(608) 276-6626
cdemars@the-alliance.org
http://www.the-alliance.org
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 5
Relating to: facilitating and prioritizing COVID-19 vaccine distribution.
Bill Text and History
3/16/2021
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.
Relating to: facilitating and prioritizing COVID-19 vaccine distribution.
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date3/16/2021
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.
Assembly Bill 7
Relating to: pharmacy benefit managers, prescription drug benefits, and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
3/16/2021
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.
Relating to: pharmacy benefit managers, prescription drug benefits, and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date3/16/2021
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.
Assembly Bill 17
Relating to: various changes to the worker's compensation law. (FE)
Bill Text and History
3/16/2021
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.
Relating to: various changes to the worker's compensation law. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date3/16/2021
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.
Assembly Bill 25
Relating to: prohibiting mandatory vaccination for employment.
Bill Text and History
3/16/2021
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.
Relating to: prohibiting mandatory vaccination for employment.
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date3/16/2021
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.
Assembly Bill 184
Relating to: application of prescription drug payments to health insurance cost-sharing requirements.
Bill Text and History
4/28/2021
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.
Relating to: application of prescription drug payments to health insurance cost-sharing requirements.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date4/28/2021
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.
Assembly Bill 571
Relating to: allowing discounts for prompt payment of health care fees.
Bill Text and History
10/12/2021
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.
Relating to: allowing discounts for prompt payment of health care fees.
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date10/12/2021
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.
Assembly Bill 718
Relating to: prohibiting certain practices relating to insurance coverage of clinician-administered drugs.
Bill Text and History
12/3/2021
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.
Relating to: prohibiting certain practices relating to insurance coverage of clinician-administered drugs.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date12/3/2021
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.
Senate Bill 3
Relating to: pharmacy benefit managers, prescription drug benefits, and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2021 Wisconsin Act 9
3/16/2021
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.
Relating to: pharmacy benefit managers, prescription drug benefits, and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2021 Wisconsin Act 9
Other
Notification Date3/16/2021
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.
Senate Bill 11
Relating to: various changes to the worker's compensation law. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2021 Wisconsin Act 29
3/16/2021
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.
Relating to: various changes to the worker's compensation law. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2021 Wisconsin Act 29
Other
Notification Date3/16/2021
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.
Senate Bill 215
Relating to: application of prescription drug payments to health insurance cost-sharing requirements.
Bill Text and History
4/28/2021
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.
Relating to: application of prescription drug payments to health insurance cost-sharing requirements.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date4/28/2021
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.
Senate Bill 559
Relating to: allowing discounts for prompt payment of health care fees.
Bill Text and History
10/12/2021
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.
Relating to: allowing discounts for prompt payment of health care fees.
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date10/12/2021
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.
Senate Bill 753
Relating to: prohibiting certain practices relating to insurance coverage of clinician-administered drugs.
Bill Text and History
1/10/2022
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.
Relating to: prohibiting certain practices relating to insurance coverage of clinician-administered drugs.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date1/10/2022
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.
Budget Bill Subjects
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Employee Trust Funds
Employee Trust Funds
Notification Date
2/23/2021
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.
2/23/2021
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.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health Services: Departmentwide
Health Services: Departmentwide
Notification Date
2/23/2021
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.
2/23/2021
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.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Insurance: Departmentwide
Insurance: Departmentwide
Notification Date
2/23/2021
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.
2/23/2021
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.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Ideas to address high pharmaceutical prices
Ideas to address high pharmaceutical prices
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
2/23/2021
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
2/23/2021
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
Ideas to address the high prices paid for health care services by Wisconsin employers and families
Ideas to address the high prices paid for health care services by Wisconsin employers and families
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
2/23/2021
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
2/23/2021
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.
State financial support for the Wisconsin Health Information Organization (WHIO) which makes it possible for employer plans and other stakeholders to access data needed to understand cost and quality of healthcare delivered in Wisconsin
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
State financial support for the Wisconsin Health Information Organization (WHIO) which makes it possible for employer plans and other stakeholders to access data needed to understand cost and quality of healthcare delivered in Wisconsin
State financial support for the Wisconsin Health Information Organization (WHIO) which makes it possible for employer plans and other stakeholders to access data needed to understand cost and quality of healthcare delivered in Wisconsin
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
2/23/2021
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
2/23/2021
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
Proposals to reform Wisconsin's Workers' Compensation Program
Proposals to reform Wisconsin's Workers' Compensation Program
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
2/23/2021
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
2/23/2021
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
Proposals to reform the Wisconsin's Workers' Compensation Program.
Proposals to reform the Wisconsin's Workers' Compensation Program.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/18/2020
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/18/2020
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
Workers Comp reform
Workers Comp reform
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/18/2020
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/18/2020
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
Support for WHIO and its ability to publicly report of health care cost and quality data
Support for WHIO and its ability to publicly report of health care cost and quality data
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
12/18/2020
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
12/18/2020
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.
LRBs 0800 and 1991, relating to fees for dental services. We oppose these proposals as detrimental to Wisconsin employers.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRBs 0800 and 1991, relating to fees for dental services. We oppose these proposals as detrimental to Wisconsin employers.
LRBs 0800 and 1991, relating to fees for dental services. We oppose these proposals as detrimental to Wisconsin employers.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
12/18/2020
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
12/18/2020
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.
Proposed legislation that would interfere in contract negotiations between businesses and dentists by establishing a “floor” for negotiated rates for dental services and barring employees from discounted rates negotiated on their behalf.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Proposed legislation that would interfere in contract negotiations between businesses and dentists by establishing a “floor” for negotiated rates for dental services and barring employees from discounted rates negotiated on their behalf.
Proposed legislation that would interfere in contract negotiations between businesses and dentists by establishing a “floor” for negotiated rates for dental services and barring employees from discounted rates negotiated on their behalf.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
12/18/2020
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
12/18/2020
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
Self-funding of the State's health plan
Self-funding of the State's health plan
Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
12/18/2020
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
12/18/2020
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
Any Willing Provider provisions
Any Willing Provider provisions
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
12/18/2020
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
12/18/2020
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
Expansion of chiropractic health insurance mandates
Expansion of chiropractic health insurance mandates
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
12/18/2020
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
12/18/2020
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
Regulation of pharmacy benefits managers
Regulation of pharmacy benefits managers
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
12/18/2020
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
12/18/2020
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.
LRB-2765/3 - relating to: review of proposed changes to public employee group health insurance programs.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB-2765/3 - relating to: review of proposed changes to public employee group health insurance programs.
LRB-2765/3 - relating to: review of proposed changes to public employee group health insurance programs.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
12/18/2020
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
12/18/2020
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.
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2021 January - June $18,766.56 |
2021 July - December $6,072.48 |
2022 January - June $49,184.65 |
2022 July - December $47,673.66 |
Total $121,697.35 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2021 January - June 27.75 |
2021 July - December 3.00 |
2022 January - June 27.25 |
2022 July - December 12.00 |
Total 70.00 |
| Total Hours Other | 2021 January - June 57.00 |
2021 July - December 36.75 |
2022 January - June 107.75 |
2022 July - December 25.25 |
Total 226.75 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: allowing discounts for prompt payment of health care fees.
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December 6% |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: prohibiting certain practices relating to insurance coverage of clinician-administered drugs.
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December 13% |
2022 January - June 36% |
2022 July - December |
Total 18% |
Relating to: prohibiting certain practices relating to insurance coverage of clinician-administered drugs.
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December 27% |
2022 January - June 40% |
2022 July - December |
Total 22% |
Relating to: application of prescription drug payments to health insurance cost-sharing requirements.
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June 1% |
2022 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: allowing discounts for prompt payment of health care fees.
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June 2% |
2022 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
State financial support for the Wisconsin Health Information Organization (WHIO) which makes it possible for employer plans and other stakeholders to access data needed to understand cost and quality of healthcare delivered in Wisconsin
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June 100% |
2021 July - December 6% |
2022 January - June 1% |
2022 July - December |
Total 30% |
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December 48% |
2022 January - June 20% |
2022 July - December 40% |
Total 21% |
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December 15% |
Total 2% |
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December 20% |
Total 3% |
Minor Efforts
(Time spent on matters each of which accounted for less than 10% of the organization's lobbying.)
Other Matters
No other matters found.