Wisconsin Health Freedom Coalition
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Currently, alternative health care practitioners are at risk of prosecution for the unlicensed practice of medicine. Wisconsin Health Freedom Coalition seeks to protect not only the interests of the alternative health care practitioners, but also the interest of every citizen in Wisconsin in their right to choose such services. Other potential groups with common interests include: health food stores, vitamin and nutritional supplement manufacturers and retailers, unlicensed health care providers, and Wisconsin citizens seeking natural, non-toxic methods for health care.
Lobbying Interests:
Wisconsin Health Freedom Coalition (WHFC) seeks to protect natural health care providers from prosecution for providing advice and services that do no harm so they will not be charged with practicing medicine without a license. Additionally, WHFC will work to protect Wisconsin health seekers’ right to access natural nutritional healing protocols and maintain public access to unlicensed natural health providers. Finally, WHFC strives to protect traditional and cultural therapies and remedies practiced historically by persons who are not licensed or regulated by the state.
Title:
President
Currently, alternative health care practitioners are at risk of prosecution for the unlicensed practice of medicine. Wisconsin Health Freedom Coalition seeks to protect not only the interests of the alternative health care practitioners, but also the interest of every citizen in Wisconsin in their right to choose such services. Other potential groups with common interests include: health food stores, vitamin and nutritional supplement manufacturers and retailers, unlicensed health care providers, and Wisconsin citizens seeking natural, non-toxic methods for health care.
Lobbying Interests:
Wisconsin Health Freedom Coalition (WHFC) seeks to protect natural health care providers from prosecution for providing advice and services that do no harm so they will not be charged with practicing medicine without a license. Additionally, WHFC will work to protect Wisconsin health seekers’ right to access natural nutritional healing protocols and maintain public access to unlicensed natural health providers. Finally, WHFC strives to protect traditional and cultural therapies and remedies practiced historically by persons who are not licensed or regulated by the state.
Title:
President
Contact
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Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kathryn Bartelt | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 7/9/2015 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 307
Relating to: providing exemptions from practice protection laws for complementary and alternative health care practitioners; requirements and prohibitions for individuals who provide complementary and alternative health care services; and enforcement of pr...
Bill Text and History
8/24/2015
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
This bill protects the consumer by regulating previously unregulated groups. It also assures consumer choice as it provides a legal window in which these complementary health practitioners may operate.
http://www.wihfc.com/
Relating to: providing exemptions from practice protection laws for complementary and alternative health care practitioners; requirements and prohibitions for individuals who provide complementary and alternative health care services; and enforcement of pr...
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date8/24/2015
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
This bill protects the consumer by regulating previously unregulated groups. It also assures consumer choice as it provides a legal window in which these complementary health practitioners may operate.
http://www.wihfc.com/
Senate Bill 198
Relating to: providing exemptions from practice protection laws for complementary and alternative health care practitioners; requirements and prohibitions for individuals who provide complementary and alternative health care services; and enforcement of pr...
Bill Text and History
7/24/2015
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
In support because bill restricts complementary health providers with boundaries not made explicit before, while still allowing the public to access their services if restrictions are adhered to. Ensures consumer choice and protection.
Relating to: providing exemptions from practice protection laws for complementary and alternative health care practitioners; requirements and prohibitions for individuals who provide complementary and alternative health care services; and enforcement of pr...
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date7/24/2015
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
In support because bill restricts complementary health providers with boundaries not made explicit before, while still allowing the public to access their services if restrictions are adhered to. Ensures consumer choice and protection.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB−3712/P2
LRB−3712/P2
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
7/9/2015
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
7/9/2015
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
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2015 January - June $0.00 |
2015 July - December $1,668.18 |
2016 January - June $0.00 |
2016 July - December $0.00 |
Total $1,668.18 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2015 January - June 21.18 |
2015 July - December 10.41 |
2016 January - June 0.00 |
2016 July - December 0.00 |
Total 31.59 |
| Total Hours Other | 2015 January - June 14.01 |
2015 July - December 106.14 |
2016 January - June 0.00 |
2016 July - December 0.00 |
Total 120.15 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: providing exemptions from practice protection laws for complementary and alternative health care practitioners; requirements and prohibitions for individuals who provide complementary and alternative health care services; and enforcement of practice and title protection laws by the Department of Safety and Professional Services. (FE)
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June 100% |
2015 July - December 50% |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total 61% |
Relating to: providing exemptions from practice protection laws for complementary and alternative health care practitioners; requirements and prohibitions for individuals who provide complementary and alternative health care services; and enforcement of practice and title protection laws by the Department of Safety and Professional Services. (FE)
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December 50% |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total 38% |
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
No topics found.
Minor Efforts
No minor efforts found.
Other Matters
Includes time spent on:
- Gubernatorial nominations
- Matters on which the organization made no lobbying communication