Wisconsin Health Care Association Inc
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Nursing homes, CBRFs, home health, assisted living facilities.
Lobbying Interests:
Medical assistance reimbursement to nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Regulation of nursing homes and assisted living facilities by the Department of Health Services.
CEO Name:
Thomas P Moore
Director of Government Relations
Nursing homes, CBRFs, home health, assisted living facilities.
Lobbying Interests:
Medical assistance reimbursement to nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Regulation of nursing homes and assisted living facilities by the Department of Health Services.
CEO Name:
Thomas P Moore
Director of Government Relations
Contact
JCM
James C McGinn
131 W Wilson St, Suite 1001
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 257-0125
(608) 257-0025
jim@whca.com
131 W Wilson St, Suite 1001
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 257-0125
(608) 257-0025
jim@whca.com
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| James McGinn | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 4/15/2013 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Thomas P Moore | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 4/15/2013 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Brian Purtell | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 5/9/2013 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 107
Relating to: an entertainer's surety bond. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 349
8/5/2013
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.
Relating to: an entertainer's surety bond. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 349
For
Notification Date8/5/2013
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 120
Relating to: inadmissibility of a statement of apology or condolence by a health care provider.
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 242
5/29/2013
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.
Relating to: inadmissibility of a statement of apology or condolence by a health care provider.
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 242
For
Notification Date5/29/2013
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 247
Relating to: limitations on requiring and requesting vaccination against influenza. (FE)
Bill Text and History
7/10/2013
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.
Relating to: limitations on requiring and requesting vaccination against influenza. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date7/10/2013
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 249
Relating to: instructional programs for nurse aides and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
11/11/2013
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.
Relating to: instructional programs for nurse aides and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date11/11/2013
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 292
Relating to: therapeutic alternate drug selections in nursing homes, performance of patient services by a pharmacist, and the practice of pharmacy.
Bill Text and History
8/22/2013
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.
Relating to: therapeutic alternate drug selections in nursing homes, performance of patient services by a pharmacist, and the practice of pharmacy.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date8/22/2013
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 396
Relating to: absentee voting at residential care facilities. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 159
11/11/2013
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
WHCA will monitor the bill to provide information to assisted living facilities.
Relating to: absentee voting at residential care facilities. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 159
Other
Notification Date11/11/2013
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
WHCA will monitor the bill to provide information to assisted living facilities.
Assembly Bill 553
Relating to: arbitration agreements used by long-term care facilities, civil and criminal actions against health care providers and long-term care providers, use in civil and criminal actions and confidentiality of incident and occurrence reports, use as e...
Bill Text and History
2/14/2014
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.
Relating to: arbitration agreements used by long-term care facilities, civil and criminal actions against health care providers and long-term care providers, use in civil and criminal actions and confidentiality of incident and occurrence reports, use as e...
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date2/14/2014
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.
Assembly Bill 710
Relating to: alerts for missing adults at risk and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 264
2/5/2014
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.
Relating to: alerts for missing adults at risk and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 264
For
Notification Date2/5/2014
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 212
Relating to: instructional programs for nurse aides and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 357
6/28/2013
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
WHCA Board supports SB 212
Relating to: instructional programs for nurse aides and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 357
For
Notification Date6/28/2013
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
WHCA Board supports SB 212
Senate Bill 251
Relating to: therapeutic alternate drug selections in nursing homes, performance of patient services by a pharmacist, and the practice of pharmacy.
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 294
8/22/2013
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.
Relating to: therapeutic alternate drug selections in nursing homes, performance of patient services by a pharmacist, and the practice of pharmacy.
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 294
For
Notification Date8/22/2013
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 297
Relating to: absentee voting at residential care facilities. (FE)
Bill Text and History
9/30/2013
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
WHCA will monitor actions on bill to inform members of possible changes to election/voting laws.
Relating to: absentee voting at residential care facilities. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date9/30/2013
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
WHCA will monitor actions on bill to inform members of possible changes to election/voting laws.
Budget Bill Subjects
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health Services: Medical Assistance and Related Programs -- Administration
Health Services: Medical Assistance and Related Programs -- Administration
Notification Date
3/20/2013
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
WHCA interests include changes in estate recovery and divestment
3/20/2013
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
WHCA interests include changes in estate recovery and divestment
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health Services: Medical Assistance and Related Programs -- Benefits
Health Services: Medical Assistance and Related Programs -- Benefits
Notification Date
3/20/2013
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
WHCA interests include reimbursement to nursing homes, the nursing home bed tax, payments from Family Care MCO's to assisted living providers, support for changes in definition of CBRF.
3/20/2013
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
WHCA interests include reimbursement to nursing homes, the nursing home bed tax, payments from Family Care MCO's to assisted living providers, support for changes in definition of CBRF.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health Services: Other Health Programs & Departmentwide
Health Services: Other Health Programs & Departmentwide
Notification Date
3/20/2013
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
WHCA will review most DHS budget provisions.
3/20/2013
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
WHCA will review most DHS budget provisions.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Veterans Affairs: Veterans Homes, Cemeteries, and Memorials
Veterans Affairs: Veterans Homes, Cemeteries, and Memorials
Notification Date
3/20/2013
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
WHCA will review staffing of and reimbursement to the state's nursing homes for veterans.
3/20/2013
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
WHCA will review staffing of and reimbursement to the state's nursing homes for veterans.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
relating to allowing the use of prescription drug formularies in nursing homes
relating to allowing the use of prescription drug formularies in nursing homes
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
5/7/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
5/7/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Relating to the transfer of nursing home beds in Wisconsin
Relating to the transfer of nursing home beds in Wisconsin
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
5/1/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
5/1/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Family Care and MCO contracts
Family Care and MCO contracts
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
2/15/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
2/15/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Legislative Council study on persons with Alzheimer's disease and dementia.
Legislative Council study on persons with Alzheimer's disease and dementia.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
2/15/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
2/15/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Nursing Home Reimbursement, bed tax.
Nursing Home Reimbursement, bed tax.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
2/15/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
2/15/2013
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 $48,529.10 |
2013 July - December $35,396.42 |
2014 January - June $28,599.68 |
2014 July - December $28,344.33 |
Total $140,869.53 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2013 January - June 68.75 |
2013 July - December 76.75 |
2014 January - June 40.15 |
2014 July - December 37.00 |
Total 222.65 |
| Total Hours Other | 2013 January - June 288.30 |
2013 July - December 195.10 |
2014 January - June 168.00 |
2014 July - December 173.25 |
Total 824.65 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: inadmissibility of a statement of apology or condolence by a health care provider.
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June 1% |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: instructional programs for nurse aides and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June 1% |
2013 July - December 2% |
2014 January - June 15% |
2014 July - December |
Total 4% |
Relating to: limitations on requiring and requesting vaccination against influenza. (FE)
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June 3% |
2013 July - December 2% |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total 2% |
Relating to: absentee voting at residential care facilities. (FE)
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December 1% |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: absentee voting at residential care facilities. (FE)
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December 1% |
2014 January - June 1% |
2014 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: instructional programs for nurse aides and granting rule-making authority. (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: therapeutic alternate drug selections in nursing homes, performance of patient services by a pharmacist, and the practice of pharmacy.
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December 20% |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total 5% |
Relating to: therapeutic alternate drug selections in nursing homes, performance of patient services by a pharmacist, and the practice of pharmacy.
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December 30% |
2014 January - June 20% |
2014 July - December |
Total 12% |
Relating to: alerts for missing adults at risk 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 1% |
2014 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June 5% |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December 25% |
Total 7% |
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June 5% |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June 40% |
2014 July - December 50% |
Total 20% |
| 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 25% |
Total 5% |
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 1% |
2013 July - December 5% |
2014 January - June 13% |
2014 July - December |
Total 4% |
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June 2% |
2013 July - December 2% |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total 1% |
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June 2% |
2013 July - December 20% |
2014 January - June 10% |
2014 July - December |
Total 8% |
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June 5% |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total 2% |
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June 75% |
2013 July - December 15% |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total 29% |
Minor Efforts
No minor efforts found.
Other Matters
No other matters found.