Ministry Health Care
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Mission based, non-profit health care system of hospitals, clinics and affliated services serving primarily rural and underserved areas.
Lobbying Interests:
Areas related to the delivery of health care services including facilities, reimbursement, personnel, and tax-exempt status for non-profit providers. Areas related to our mission as a Catholic-sponsored organization.
Title:
Director of Government Affairs
Mission based, non-profit health care system of hospitals, clinics and affliated services serving primarily rural and underserved areas.
Lobbying Interests:
Areas related to the delivery of health care services including facilities, reimbursement, personnel, and tax-exempt status for non-profit providers. Areas related to our mission as a Catholic-sponsored organization.
Title:
Director of Government Affairs
Contact
KA
Karla Ashenhurst
11925 W Lake Park Drive Suite 100
Milwaukee, WI 53224-3014
(414) 359-3154
(414) 359-1033
karla.ashenhurst@ministryhealth.org
http://www.ministryhealth.org
11925 W Lake Park Drive Suite 100
Milwaukee, WI 53224-3014
(414) 359-3154
(414) 359-1033
karla.ashenhurst@ministryhealth.org
http://www.ministryhealth.org
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
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
5/28/2013
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.
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 Date5/28/2013
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.
Assembly Bill 139
Relating to: the duty of physicians to inform patients of treatment options. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 111
4/10/2013
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: the duty of physicians to inform patients of treatment options. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 111
For
Notification Date4/10/2013
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 216
Relating to: prohibiting the group insurance board from contracting for or providing abortion services and exempting religious employers, religious organizations, and religious institutions of higher education from contraceptive insurance coverage.
Bill Text and History
5/28/2013
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.
Relating to: prohibiting the group insurance board from contracting for or providing abortion services and exempting religious employers, religious organizations, and religious institutions of higher education from contraceptive insurance coverage.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date5/28/2013
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.
Assembly Bill 247
Relating to: limitations on requiring and requesting vaccination against influenza. (FE)
Bill Text and History
7/29/2013
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: limitations on requiring and requesting vaccination against influenza. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date7/29/2013
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 435
Relating to: admission of minors for inpatient treatment. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 161
10/23/2013
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: admission of minors for inpatient treatment. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 161
For
Notification Date10/23/2013
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 451
Relating to: creating a mechanism for an interested person to request an emergency stabilization and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
10/21/2013
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: creating a mechanism for an interested person to request an emergency stabilization and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date10/21/2013
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 453
Relating to: uses and disclosures of protected health information. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 238
10/21/2013
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: uses and disclosures of protected health information. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 238
For
Notification Date10/21/2013
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 454
Relating to: creation of a primary care and psychiatry shortage grant program, exempting from taxation amounts received from such a grant program, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 128
10/21/2013
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: creation of a primary care and psychiatry shortage grant program, exempting from taxation amounts received from such a grant program, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 128
For
Notification Date10/21/2013
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 554
Relating to: creating a statewide program to review child deaths and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/12/2014
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: creating a statewide program to review child deaths and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/12/2014
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 711
Relating to: various changes to the worker's compensation law, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
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.
Relating to: various changes to the worker's compensation law, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date2/3/2014
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.
Assembly Bill 728
Relating to: regulation of hospitals, granting rule-making authority, and requiring the exercise of rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/10/2014
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: regulation of hospitals, granting rule-making authority, and requiring the exercise of rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/10/2014
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 137
Relating to: the duty of physicians to inform patients of treatment options. (FE)
Bill Text and History
4/11/2013
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: the duty of physicians to inform patients of treatment options. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date4/11/2013
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.
Senate Bill 436
Relating to: creating a statewide program to review child deaths and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/12/2014
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: creating a statewide program to review child deaths and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/12/2014
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 550
Relating to: various changes to the worker's compensation law, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/10/2014
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: various changes to the worker's compensation law, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date2/10/2014
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 560
Relating to: regulation of hospitals, granting rule-making authority, and requiring the exercise of rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 236
2/10/2014
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: regulation of hospitals, granting rule-making authority, and requiring the exercise of rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 236
For
Notification Date2/10/2014
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
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
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.
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.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Worker's Compensation reimbursement to health care providers.
Worker's Compensation reimbursement to health care providers.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/23/2014
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.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/23/2014
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Health insurance exchanges and certified application counselors.
Health insurance exchanges and certified application counselors.
Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
7/29/2013
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.
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
7/29/2013
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB 2063
LRB 2063
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
7/29/2013
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.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
7/29/2013
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
HIPAA Harmonization (related to behavioral health records)
HIPAA Harmonization (related to behavioral health records)
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/23/2013
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
1/23/2013
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 $33,412.34 |
2013 July - December $7,797.18 |
2014 January - June $8,247.95 |
2014 July - December $177.45 |
Total $49,634.91 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2013 January - June 26.25 |
2013 July - December 2.00 |
2014 January - June 10.00 |
2014 July - December 0.00 |
Total 38.25 |
| Total Hours Other | 2013 January - June 229.25 |
2013 July - December 56.50 |
2014 January - June 51.50 |
2014 July - December 6.00 |
Total 343.25 |
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 3% |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total 2% |
Relating to: the duty of physicians to inform patients of treatment options. (FE)
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June 3% |
2013 July - December 9% |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total 3% |
Relating to: prohibiting the group insurance board from contracting for or providing abortion services and exempting religious employers, religious organizations, and religious institutions of higher education from contraceptive insurance coverage.
| 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: the duty of physicians to inform patients of treatment options. (FE)
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June 3% |
2013 July - December 9% |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total 3% |
Relating to: admission of minors for inpatient treatment. (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: creating a mechanism for an interested person to request an emergency stabilization and providing a penalty. (FE)
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December 3% |
2014 January - June 2% |
2014 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: creation of a primary care and psychiatry shortage grant program, exempting from taxation amounts received from such a grant program, 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 3% |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total < 1% |
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 |
2013 July - December 10% |
2014 January - June 2% |
2014 July - December |
Total 2% |
Relating to: uses and disclosures of protected health information. (FE)
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December 20% |
2014 January - June 10% |
2014 July - December |
Total 5% |
Relating to: creating a statewide program to review child deaths and providing a penalty. (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% |
Relating to: creating a statewide program to review child deaths and providing a penalty. (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% |
Relating to: regulation of hospitals, granting rule-making authority, and requiring the exercise of rule-making authority. (FE)
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June 12% |
2014 July - December |
Total 2% |
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 30% |
2014 July - December |
Total 5% |
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 30% |
2014 July - December |
Total 5% |
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June 67% |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December 100% |
Total 46% |
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 |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total 3% |
| 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% |
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December 20% |
2014 January - June 3% |
2014 July - December |
Total 4% |
Minor Efforts
(Time spent on matters each of which accounted for less than 10% of the organization's lobbying.)
Other Matters
Includes time spent on:
- Gubernatorial nominations
- Matters on which the organization made no lobbying communication