Wisconsin Speech- Language Pathology and Audiology Association
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
WSHA serves Wisconsin's audiologists and speech-language pathologists.
Lobbying Interests:
WSHA is concerned with issues as they relate to: licensure governing the professions; Medicaid reimbursement; school-based services; education; other areas related to communication disorders.
CEO Name:
Rick McGuire
Account Manager
WSHA serves Wisconsin's audiologists and speech-language pathologists.
Lobbying Interests:
WSHA is concerned with issues as they relate to: licensure governing the professions; Medicaid reimbursement; school-based services; education; other areas related to communication disorders.
CEO Name:
Rick McGuire
Account Manager
Contact
EO
Eric Ostermann
563 Carter Court, Suite B
Kimberly, WI 54316
(920) 560-5642
(920) 882-3655
eric@badgerbay.com
http://www.wisha.org
563 Carter Court, Suite B
Kimberly, WI 54316
(920) 560-5642
(920) 882-3655
eric@badgerbay.com
http://www.wisha.org
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Katie White | Exclusive Duties No | Authorized On 12/30/2020 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Ramie Zelenkova | Exclusive Duties No | Authorized On 12/30/2020 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 259
Relating to: coverage of telehealth services.
Bill Text and History
8/10/2021
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
We support coverage and payment parity for speech and language and audiology services.
Relating to: coverage of telehealth services.
Bill Text and History
None
Notification Date8/10/2021
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
We support coverage and payment parity for speech and language and audiology services.
Assembly Bill 296
Relating to: funding for free and charitable clinics and defining telehealth. (FE)
Bill Text and History
7/15/2021
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: funding for free and charitable clinics and defining telehealth. (FE)
Bill Text and History
None
Notification Date7/15/2021
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 306
Relating to: coverage of telehealth services.
Bill Text and History
8/10/2021
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
We support coverage and payment parity for speech and language and audiology services.
Relating to: coverage of telehealth services.
Bill Text and History
None
Notification Date8/10/2021
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
We support coverage and payment parity for speech and language and audiology services.
Senate Bill 309
Relating to: funding for free and charitable clinics and defining telehealth. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2021 Wisconsin Act 121
7/15/2021
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: funding for free and charitable clinics and defining telehealth. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2021 Wisconsin Act 121
None
Notification Date7/15/2021
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: Medicaid Services
Health Services: Medicaid Services
Notification Date
2/17/2021
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.
2/17/2021
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
Licensure of speech-language pathologists and audiologists
Licensure of speech-language pathologists and audiologists
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
9/2/2021
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
9/2/2021
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
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2021 January - June $9,625.00 |
2021 July - December $9,000.00 |
2022 January - June $9,000.00 |
2022 July - December $9,000.00 |
Total $36,625.00 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2021 January - June 11.25 |
2021 July - December 8.50 |
2022 January - June 7.50 |
2022 July - December 3.00 |
Total 30.25 |
| Total Hours Other | 2021 January - June 15.25 |
2021 July - December 10.25 |
2022 January - June 8.25 |
2022 July - December 28.00 |
Total 61.75 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: funding for free and charitable clinics and defining telehealth. (FE)
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June 5% |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total 1% |
Relating to: funding for free and charitable clinics and defining telehealth. (FE)
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June 10% |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total 3% |
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June 45% |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total 13% |
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December 80% |
2022 January - June 80% |
2022 July - December 80% |
Total 57% |
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