Ascension Wisconsin
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Healthcare service providers including hospitals, physician services and other services.
Lobbying Interests:
Ascension Wisconsin will be interested in policy issues that relate to the delivery of health care services including but not limited to: Medicaid (including but not limited to eligibility, reimbursement and covered services), health care facilities, hospitals, physicians and other healthcare professionals, health system management, reimbursement, telehealth, regulation and personnel. Additionally, areas that relate to the ability to carry out our mission as a Catholic organization and preservation of tax-exempt status for not-for-profit health care providers.
Healthcare service providers including hospitals, physician services and other services.
Lobbying Interests:
Ascension Wisconsin will be interested in policy issues that relate to the delivery of health care services including but not limited to: Medicaid (including but not limited to eligibility, reimbursement and covered services), health care facilities, hospitals, physicians and other healthcare professionals, health system management, reimbursement, telehealth, regulation and personnel. Additionally, areas that relate to the ability to carry out our mission as a Catholic organization and preservation of tax-exempt status for not-for-profit health care providers.
Contact
EC
Elizabeth Cliffe
400 W. River Woods Pkwy
Glendale, WI 53212
262-207-4846
Elizabeth.Cliffe@ascension.org
https://healthcare.ascension.org/Sites-of-Care/Asc
400 W. River Woods Pkwy
Glendale, WI 53212
262-207-4846
Elizabeth.Cliffe@ascension.org
https://healthcare.ascension.org/Sites-of-Care/Asc
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
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Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 97
Relating to: extension of eligibility under the Medical Assistance program for postpartum women. (FE)
Bill Text and History
4/8/2025
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: extension of eligibility under the Medical Assistance program for postpartum women. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date4/8/2025
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 23
Relating to: extension of eligibility under the Medical Assistance program for postpartum women. (FE)
Bill Text and History
4/8/2025
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: extension of eligibility under the Medical Assistance program for postpartum women. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date4/8/2025
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: Departmentwide
Health Services: Departmentwide
Notification Date
4/27/2025
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.
4/27/2025
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.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health Services: Medicaid Services
Health Services: Medicaid Services
Notification Date
2/26/2025
First Communication Date
2/25/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
2/26/2025
First Communication Date
2/25/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health Services: Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Services; Facilities
Health Services: Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Services; Facilities
Notification Date
4/27/2025
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.
4/27/2025
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.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Appointment of Dan Hereth as Secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Appointment of Dan Hereth as Secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
Appointment of Dan Hereth as Secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
4/8/2025
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
4/8/2025
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
Appointment of Kirsten Johnson as DHS Secretary
Appointment of Kirsten Johnson as DHS Secretary
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
4/8/2025
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
4/8/2025
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
Hospital Price Transparency
Hospital Price Transparency
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
4/8/2025
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
4/8/2025
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
Specialty pharmacy commercial payer policies
Specialty pharmacy commercial payer policies
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
4/8/2025
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
4/8/2025
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.
Department of Health Services Budget including Medicaid Budget. Specific topics include but are not limited to hospital, physician, and behavioral health reimbursement; reimbursement for intensive care coordination and Disproportionate Share Funding
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Department of Health Services Budget including Medicaid Budget. Specific topics include but are not limited to hospital, physician, and behavioral health reimbursement; reimbursement for intensive care coordination and Disproportionate Share Funding
Department of Health Services Budget including Medicaid Budget. Specific topics include but are not limited to hospital, physician, and behavioral health reimbursement; reimbursement for intensive care coordination and Disproportionate Share Funding
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
4/8/2025
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
4/8/2025
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 reform including repeal and replace efforts related to the Affordable Care Act, including impact to and reforms related to Medicaid which may be implemented based on changes to the Affordable Care Act.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Healthcare reform including repeal and replace efforts related to the Affordable Care Act, including impact to and reforms related to Medicaid which may be implemented based on changes to the Affordable Care Act.
Healthcare reform including repeal and replace efforts related to the Affordable Care Act, including impact to and reforms related to Medicaid which may be implemented based on changes to the Affordable Care Act.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
4/8/2025
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
4/8/2025
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 expand the Wisconsin Youth Apprenticeship (YA) program to add human services as a career areas for YA.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Proposals to expand the Wisconsin Youth Apprenticeship (YA) program to add human services as a career areas for YA.
Proposals to expand the Wisconsin Youth Apprenticeship (YA) program to add human services as a career areas for YA.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
4/8/2025
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
4/8/2025
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
Increasing access to broadband, especially in rural areas.
Increasing access to broadband, especially in rural areas.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
4/8/2025
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
4/8/2025
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
Proposals related to intensive care coordination services for the Medicaid population.
Proposals related to intensive care coordination services for the Medicaid population.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
4/8/2025
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
4/8/2025
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
Workers Compensation System including reimbursement
Workers Compensation System including reimbursement
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
4/8/2025
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
4/8/2025
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.
Bills and regulatory matters relating to healthcare workforce issues including but not limited to training, shortages, GME, programs similar to GME for advance practice practitioners.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Bills and regulatory matters relating to healthcare workforce issues including but not limited to training, shortages, GME, programs similar to GME for advance practice practitioners.
Bills and regulatory matters relating to healthcare workforce issues including but not limited to training, shortages, GME, programs similar to GME for advance practice practitioners.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
4/8/2025
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
4/8/2025
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.
Policies and opportunities related to increasing access to dental care, support safety net dental providers and school based oral health programs.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Policies and opportunities related to increasing access to dental care, support safety net dental providers and school based oral health programs.
Policies and opportunities related to increasing access to dental care, support safety net dental providers and school based oral health programs.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
4/8/2025
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
4/8/2025
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
Proposals and information relating to the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency and Unwinding
Proposals and information relating to the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency and Unwinding
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
4/8/2025
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
4/8/2025
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.
Matters pertaining to community health, health equity and social determinant of health services that impact Ascension Wisconsin patients.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Matters pertaining to community health, health equity and social determinant of health services that impact Ascension Wisconsin patients.
Matters pertaining to community health, health equity and social determinant of health services that impact Ascension Wisconsin patients.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/21/2025
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/21/2025
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Hospital Price Transparency
Hospital Price Transparency
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/21/2025
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/21/2025
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.
Matters pertaining to pharmacy service delivery and reimbursement, including 340B, third part benefit managers, etc.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Matters pertaining to pharmacy service delivery and reimbursement, including 340B, third part benefit managers, etc.
Matters pertaining to pharmacy service delivery and reimbursement, including 340B, third part benefit managers, etc.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/21/2025
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/21/2025
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.
Proposals regarding behavioral health and substance use disorder provision of care, reimbursement and overall provision of services.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Proposals regarding behavioral health and substance use disorder provision of care, reimbursement and overall provision of services.
Proposals regarding behavioral health and substance use disorder provision of care, reimbursement and overall provision of services.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/21/2025
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/21/2025
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.
Department of Health Services Budget including Medicaid Budget. Specific topics include but are not limited to hospital, physician, and behavioral health reimbursement; reimbursement for intensive care coordination and Disproportionate Share Funding
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Department of Health Services Budget including Medicaid Budget. Specific topics include but are not limited to hospital, physician, and behavioral health reimbursement; reimbursement for intensive care coordination and Disproportionate Share Funding
Department of Health Services Budget including Medicaid Budget. Specific topics include but are not limited to hospital, physician, and behavioral health reimbursement; reimbursement for intensive care coordination and Disproportionate Share Funding
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/21/2025
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/21/2025
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.
Proposals that support effective hospital discharge practices in Wisconsin, specifically Next of Kin and other related laws.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Proposals that support effective hospital discharge practices in Wisconsin, specifically Next of Kin and other related laws.
Proposals that support effective hospital discharge practices in Wisconsin, specifically Next of Kin and other related laws.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/21/2025
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/21/2025
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Workers Compensation System including reimbursement, fee schedule and overall program operations
Workers Compensation System including reimbursement, fee schedule and overall program operations
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/21/2025
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/21/2025
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Proposals related to intensive care coordination services for the Medicaid population.
Proposals related to intensive care coordination services for the Medicaid population.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/21/2025
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/21/2025
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Topics relating to Medicaid enrollment and eligibility
Topics relating to Medicaid enrollment and eligibility
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/21/2025
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/21/2025
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.
Bills and regulatory matters relating to health care and dental workforce issues, including but not limited to training, licensing, shortages, recruitment, grants, GME, programs similar to GME for advance practice practitioners.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Bills and regulatory matters relating to health care and dental workforce issues, including but not limited to training, licensing, shortages, recruitment, grants, GME, programs similar to GME for advance practice practitioners.
Bills and regulatory matters relating to health care and dental workforce issues, including but not limited to training, licensing, shortages, recruitment, grants, GME, programs similar to GME for advance practice practitioners.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/21/2025
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/21/2025
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.
Total Lobbying Effort
No certified reports found.
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
No legislative bills/resolutions found.
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
No other matters found.