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

Contact
CD
Cheryl DeMars
PO Box 44365
Madison, WI 53744-4365
(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Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On
Melissa Duffy Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 12/29/2012 Withdrawn On N/A
Cheryl DeMars Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/4/2013 Withdrawn On N/A

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 109
Assembly Bill 109
Relating to: fees for dental services.

Bill Text and History

2013 Wisconsin Act 26

Against
Notification Date
4/2/2013
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.
Comments
We oppose this bill which is detrimental to Wisconsin employers.
http://www.the-alliance.org
Assembly Bill 139
Assembly Bill 139
Relating to: the duty of physicians to inform patients of treatment options. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2013 Wisconsin Act 111

None
Notification Date
4/25/2013
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.
Assembly Bill 238
Assembly Bill 238
Relating to: social and financial impact reports. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
6/13/2013
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.
Assembly Bill 392
Assembly Bill 392
Relating to: copayments, deductibles, or coinsurance for oral chemotherapy and injected or intravenous chemotherapy. (FE)

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
10/9/2013
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.
Assembly Bill 711
Assembly Bill 711
Relating to: various changes to the worker's compensation law, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/3/2014
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 131
Senate Bill 131
Relating to: fees for dental services.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
4/25/2013
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.
Senate Bill 137
Senate Bill 137
Relating to: the duty of physicians to inform patients of treatment options. (FE)

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
4/25/2013
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.
Senate Bill 300
Senate Bill 300
Relating to: copayments, deductibles, or coinsurance for oral chemotherapy and injected or intravenous chemotherapy. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2013 Wisconsin Act 186

None
Notification Date
10/9/2013
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.
Senate Bill 550
Senate Bill 550
Relating to: various changes to the worker's compensation law, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/11/2014
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

Health Services: Other Health Programs & Departmentwide
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health Services: Other Health Programs & Departmentwide

Notification Date
4/2/2013
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.

Comments
We support funding for WHIO included in the governor's budget bill.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

Proposals to reform the Wisconsin's Workers' Compensation Program.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Proposals to reform the Wisconsin's Workers' Compensation Program.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
7/26/2013
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.

We support LRB 1999/1 re: Health Care Mandate Transparency
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
We support LRB 1999/1 re: Health Care Mandate Transparency

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
5/31/2013
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.

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.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
4/2/2013
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.

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.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
1/24/2013
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.

Support for WHIO and its ability to publicly report of health care cost and quality data
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

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
1/18/2013
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.

Aligning incentives for health care providers to promote value based health care purchasing
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Aligning incentives for health care providers to promote value based health care purchasing

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
1/18/2013
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.

Implementation of the Affordable Care Act
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Implementation of the Affordable Care Act

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/18/2013
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.

Employer sponsored health insurance coverage
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Employer sponsored health insurance coverage

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
1/18/2013
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.

Healthcare cost and quality transparency
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Healthcare cost and quality transparency

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
1/18/2013
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.

Total Lobbying Effort

  2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2013
January - June
$22,072.46
2013
July - December
$16,520.09
2014
January - June
$11,813.85
2014
July - December
$3,924.32
Total $54,330.72
Total Hours Communicating 2013
January - June
51.50
2013
July - December
24.75
2014
January - June
29.00
2014
July - December
19.00
Total 124.25
Total Hours Other 2013
January - June
74.50
2013
July - December
69.50
2014
January - June
38.50
2014
July - December
6.00
Total 188.50

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Relating to: fees for dental services.
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total
2013
January - June
10%
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total 4%
Relating to: fees for dental services.
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total
2013
January - June
30%
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total 12%
Relating to: social and financial impact reports. (FE)
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2%
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: copayments, deductibles, or coinsurance for oral chemotherapy and injected or intravenous chemotherapy. (FE)
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
3%
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: various changes to the worker's compensation law, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
15%
2014
July - December
Total 3%
Relating to: various changes to the worker's compensation law, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
45%
2014
July - December
Total 10%

Budget Bill Subjects

2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total
2013
January - June
10%
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total 4%

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total
2013
January - June
5%
2013
July - December
45%
2014
January - June
25%
2014
July - December
Total 21%
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total
2013
January - June
10%
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total 4%
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total
2013
January - June
10%
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
10%
Total 5%
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total
2013
January - June
20%
2013
July - December
13%
2014
January - June
15%
2014
July - December
80%
Total 22%
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
22%
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total 7%
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
10%
Total < 1%

Minor Efforts

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

Minor Efforts
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total
2013
January - June
5%
2013
July - December
8%
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total 8%

Other Matters

Includes time spent on:

  • Gubernatorial nominations
  • Matters on which the organization made no lobbying communication

Other Matters
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
7%
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total 2%

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures