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:
Curt Kubiak

Contact
CK
Curt Kubiak
PO Box 44365
Madison, WI 53744
(608) 210-6603
ckubiak@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Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On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 103
Assembly Bill 103
Relating to: application of prescription drug payments to health insurance cost-sharing requirements.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
5/15/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 154
Assembly Bill 154
Relating to: advanced practice registered nurses, extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and granting rule-making authority. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
8/1/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 338
Assembly Bill 338
Relating to: price transparency in hospitals and providing a penalty. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
8/1/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 773
Assembly Bill 773
Relating to: regulation of pharmacy benefit managers, fiduciary and disclosure requirements on pharmacy benefit managers, and application of prescription drug payments to health insurance cost-sharing requirements. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
2/12/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 953
Assembly Bill 953
Relating to: agreements for direct primary care.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/29/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 1008
Assembly Bill 1008
Relating to: reducing or eliminating coinsurance and deductibles for health care expenses.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
1/29/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 1074
Assembly Bill 1074
Relating to: various changes to the worker's compensation law, extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/9/2024
First Communication Date
2/8/2024
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Senate Bill 100
Senate Bill 100
Relating to: application of prescription drug payments to health insurance cost-sharing requirements.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
5/15/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 145
Senate Bill 145
Relating to: advanced practice registered nurses, extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and granting rule-making authority. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
8/1/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 328
Senate Bill 328
Relating to: price transparency in hospitals and providing a penalty. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
6/19/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 737
Senate Bill 737
Relating to: regulation of pharmacy benefit managers, fiduciary and disclosure requirements on pharmacy benefit managers, and application of prescription drug payments to health insurance cost-sharing requirements. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
12/6/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
We are opposed to this proposal as introduced due to provisions that would increase the cost of healthcare for employers and employees such as restrictions on mail order and the treatment of copay assistance programs
Senate Bill 905
Senate Bill 905
Relating to: agreements for direct primary care.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/29/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 963
Senate Bill 963
Relating to: reducing or eliminating coinsurance and deductibles for health care expenses.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
2/12/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 992
Senate Bill 992
Relating to: various changes to the worker's compensation law, extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/9/2024
First Communication Date
2/8/2024
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

The competitiveness of Wisconsin's healthcare market: mergers, consolidation, anticompetitive behavior
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
The competitiveness of Wisconsin's healthcare market: mergers, consolidation, anticompetitive behavior

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
12/6/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

The importance of a strong and objective All Payers Claims Database in Wisconsin
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
The importance of a strong and objective All Payers Claims Database in Wisconsin

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
5/9/2023
First Communication Date
5/5/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

LRB 2922, relating to hospital price transparency
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB 2922, relating to hospital price transparency

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
5/9/2023
First Communication Date
5/3/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

Comments
The Alliance supports this legislation

LRB 1933, related to pharmaceutical company discount programs and their application to cost sharing
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB 1933, related to pharmaceutical company discount programs and their application to cost sharing

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
2/15/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Ideas to address high pharmaceutical prices
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Ideas to address high pharmaceutical prices

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/6/2023
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.

Ideas to address the high prices paid for health care services by Wisconsin employers and families
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

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/6/2023
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.

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
1/6/2023
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

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/6/2023
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.

Regulation of pharmacy benefits managers
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Regulation of pharmacy benefits managers

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
1/6/2023
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

  2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2023
January - June
$30,018.68
2023
July - December
$24,916.11
2024
January - June
$19,775.00
Total $74,709.79
Total Hours Communicating 2023
January - June
42.25
2023
July - December
41.25
2024
January - June
34.50
Total 118.00
Total Hours Other 2023
January - June
122.75
2023
July - December
102.00
2024
January - June
78.75
Total 303.50

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Relating to: price transparency in hospitals and providing a penalty. (FE)
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
5%
2023
July - December
20%
2024
January - June
20%
2024
July - December
Total 14%
Relating to: price transparency in hospitals and providing a penalty. (FE)
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
3%
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: regulation of pharmacy benefit managers, fiduciary and disclosure requirements on pharmacy benefit managers, and application of prescription drug payments to health insurance cost-sharing requirements. (FE)
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
3%
2024
January - June
5%
2024
July - December
Total 2%
Relating to: reducing or eliminating coinsurance and deductibles for health care expenses.
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
1%
2024
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: reducing or eliminating coinsurance and deductibles for health care expenses.
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
1%
2024
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: various changes to the worker's compensation law, extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and granting rule-making authority.
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
3%
2024
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: agreements for direct primary care.
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
3%
2024
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: various changes to the worker's compensation law, extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and granting rule-making authority.
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
3%
2024
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

2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
2%
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total < 1%
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
3%
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 1%
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
10%
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 4%
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
15%
2023
July - December
5%
2024
January - June
20%
2024
July - December
Total 13%
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
45%
2023
July - December
35%
2024
January - June
15%
2024
July - December
Total 34%
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
5%
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 2%
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
13%
2024
January - June
20%
2024
July - December
Total 10%

Minor Efforts

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

Minor Efforts
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
20%
2023
July - December
15%
2024
January - June
8%
2024
July - December
Total 15%

Other Matters

Includes time spent on:

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

Other Matters
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
1%
2024
January - June
1%
2024
July - December
Total < 1%

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures