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:
John VanderMeer
Executive Director
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:
John VanderMeer
Executive Director
Contact
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John J VanderMeer
131 W Wilson St, Suite 1001
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 257-0125
(608) 257-0025
john@whcawical.org
http://www.whcawical.org
131 W Wilson St, Suite 1001
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 257-0125
(608) 257-0025
john@whcawical.org
http://www.whcawical.org
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramie Zelenkova | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/4/2017 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Gregory Hubbard | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/4/2017 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Katie White | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/4/2017 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| John J VanderMeer | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/4/2017 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Jim Stoa | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/4/2017 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Brian R Purtell | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/16/2017 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 432
Relating to: hours of instructional program for nurse aids.
Bill Text and History
7/6/2017
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: hours of instructional program for nurse aids.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date7/6/2017
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 473
Relating to: therapeutic diets in certain long-term care facilities.
Bill Text and History
9/5/2017
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 diets in certain long-term care facilities.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date9/5/2017
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 500
Relating to: ratification of the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact, extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures, and providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures. (FE)
Bill Text and History
9/21/2017
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: ratification of the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact, extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures, and providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date9/21/2017
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 630
Relating to: dementia specialist certification. (FE)
Bill Text and History
11/20/2017
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: dementia specialist certification. (FE)
Bill Text and History
None
Notification Date11/20/2017
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 903
Relating to: various changes to statutes administered by the Department of Safety and Professional Services and attached credentialing boards. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2017 Wisconsin Act 329
3/1/2018
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 statutes administered by the Department of Safety and Professional Services and attached credentialing boards. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2017 Wisconsin Act 329
Other
Notification Date3/1/2018
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 986
Relating to: the nursing workforce survey, extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures, and providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures. (FE)
Bill Text and History
3/2/2018
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 nursing workforce survey, extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures, and providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date3/2/2018
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 1072
Relating to: federal government waivers and other requests for federal approval; public assistance programs; waivers from work search and registration requirements for certain unemployment insurance benefit claimants; granting rule-making authority; and ma...
Bill Text and History
12/6/2018
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: federal government waivers and other requests for federal approval; public assistance programs; waivers from work search and registration requirements for certain unemployment insurance benefit claimants; granting rule-making authority; and ma...
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date12/6/2018
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 341
Relating to: hours of instructional program for nurse aids.
Bill Text and History
7/14/2017
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: hours of instructional program for nurse aids.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date7/14/2017
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 385
Relating to: therapeutic diets in certain long-term care facilities.
Bill Text and History
2017 Wisconsin Act 101
8/16/2017
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 diets in certain long-term care facilities.
Bill Text and History
2017 Wisconsin Act 101
For
Notification Date8/16/2017
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 417
Relating to: ratification of the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact, extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures, and providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2017 Wisconsin Act 135
9/22/2017
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: ratification of the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact, extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures, and providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2017 Wisconsin Act 135
For
Notification Date9/22/2017
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
Board on Aging and Long-Term Care
Board on Aging and Long-Term Care
Notification Date
5/9/2017
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.
5/9/2017
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.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health Services: Departmentwide
Health Services: Departmentwide
Notification Date
5/9/2017
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.
http://www.whcawical.org/statebudget
5/9/2017
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.
http://www.whcawical.org/statebudget
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health Services: Medicaid Services
Health Services: Medicaid Services
Notification Date
5/9/2017
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.
5/9/2017
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.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health Services: Medicaid Services Administration
Health Services: Medicaid Services Administration
Notification Date
5/9/2017
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.
5/9/2017
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.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Safety and Professional Services: Departmentwide
Safety and Professional Services: Departmentwide
Notification Date
5/9/2017
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.
5/9/2017
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.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Wisconsin Technical College System
Wisconsin Technical College System
Notification Date
5/9/2017
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.
5/9/2017
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.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Workforce Development: Departmentwide
Workforce Development: Departmentwide
Notification Date
5/9/2017
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.
5/9/2017
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
Wisconsin Long-term care workforce shortage, and a budget provision for increasing skilled nursing and assisted living reimbursement.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Wisconsin Long-term care workforce shortage, and a budget provision for increasing skilled nursing and assisted living reimbursement.
Wisconsin Long-term care workforce shortage, and a budget provision for increasing skilled nursing and assisted living reimbursement.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
2/8/2017
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
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Legislative matter
Notification Date
2/8/2017
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
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Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Wisconsin's Long Term Care Workforce Crisis
Wisconsin's Long Term Care Workforce Crisis
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/9/2017
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
1/9/2017
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.
WHCA opposes a proposal that provides an exemption from the definition of nursing home in the statues to allow the construction of additional facilities despite a nursing home bed moratorium and bed cap.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
WHCA opposes a proposal that provides an exemption from the definition of nursing home in the statues to allow the construction of additional facilities despite a nursing home bed moratorium and bed cap.
WHCA opposes a proposal that provides an exemption from the definition of nursing home in the statues to allow the construction of additional facilities despite a nursing home bed moratorium and bed cap.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/9/2017
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
1/9/2017
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
1/9/2017
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
1/9/2017
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
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2017 January - June $51,543.29 |
2017 July - December $37,939.36 |
2018 January - June $33,700.28 |
2018 July - December $43,752.51 |
Total $166,935.44 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2017 January - June 150.75 |
2017 July - December 139.00 |
2018 January - June 113.25 |
2018 July - December 115.50 |
Total 518.50 |
| Total Hours Other | 2017 January - June 398.45 |
2017 July - December 202.10 |
2018 January - June 164.75 |
2018 July - December 235.25 |
Total 1000.55 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: hours of instructional program for nurse aids.
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June 20% |
2017 July - December 50% |
2018 January - June 30% |
2018 July - December |
Total 24% |
Relating to: dementia specialist certification. (FE)
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December 10% |
2018 January - June 10% |
2018 July - December |
Total 4% |
Relating to: hours of instructional program for nurse aids.
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June 10% |
2018 July - December |
Total 2% |
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June 5% |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June 15% |
2018 July - December |
Total 5% |
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June 5% |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total 2% |
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June 15% |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June 25% |
2018 July - December |
Total 10% |
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June 10% |
2018 July - December |
Total 2% |
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
WHCA opposes a proposal that provides an exemption from the definition of nursing home in the statues to allow the construction of additional facilities despite a nursing home bed moratorium and bed cap.
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June 5% |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total 2% |
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June 5% |
2017 July - December 40% |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total 11% |
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June 15% |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total 5% |
Wisconsin Long-term care workforce shortage, and a budget provision for increasing skilled nursing and assisted living reimbursement.
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June 30% |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December 100% |
Total 34% |
Minor Efforts
No minor efforts found.
Other Matters
No other matters found.