Wisconsin Health Care Association Inc.
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
The Wisconsin Health Care Association (WHCA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to representing, protecting and advancing the interests of Wisconsin’s long-term and post-acute care provider community and the residents they serve. The Wisconsin Center for Assisted Living (WiCAL) is a division of WHCA that advocates for assisted living facilities by helping our members provide the highest quality services to the Badger State’s frail and elderly citizens. WHCA/WiCAL represents skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, Community Based Residential Facilities, Residential Care Apartment Complexes, and home health agencies.
Lobbying Interests:
Medical assistance reimbursement to skilled nursing and assisted living facilities. Regulation of nursing homes and assisted living facilities by the Department of Health Services and other relevant state agencies.
CEO Name:
Rick Abrams
The Wisconsin Health Care Association (WHCA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to representing, protecting and advancing the interests of Wisconsin’s long-term and post-acute care provider community and the residents they serve. The Wisconsin Center for Assisted Living (WiCAL) is a division of WHCA that advocates for assisted living facilities by helping our members provide the highest quality services to the Badger State’s frail and elderly citizens. WHCA/WiCAL represents skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, Community Based Residential Facilities, Residential Care Apartment Complexes, and home health agencies.
Lobbying Interests:
Medical assistance reimbursement to skilled nursing and assisted living facilities. Regulation of nursing homes and assisted living facilities by the Department of Health Services and other relevant state agencies.
CEO Name:
Rick Abrams
Contact
RA
Rick Abrams
3902 Milwaukee Street, #7235
Madison, WI 53714
516-241-2879
rick@whcawical.org
http://www.whcawical.org
3902 Milwaukee Street, #7235
Madison, WI 53714
516-241-2879
rick@whcawical.org
http://www.whcawical.org
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| William R Abrams | Exclusive Duties No | Authorized On 1/5/2023 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Daniel Romportl | Exclusive Duties No | Authorized On 1/5/2023 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Jim Stoa | Exclusive Duties No | Authorized On 1/5/2023 | Withdrawn On 6/14/2024 |
| Katie White | Exclusive Duties No | Authorized On 1/5/2023 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Ramie Zelenkova | Exclusive Duties No | Authorized On 1/5/2023 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 160
Relating to: requiring allowance for health care providers to refer individuals to aging and disability resource centers for options counseling.
Bill Text and History
5/16/2023
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.
Relating to: requiring allowance for health care providers to refer individuals to aging and disability resource centers for options counseling.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date5/16/2023
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 162
Relating to: notification of certain facility closures, change in type or level of services or means of reimbursement accepted, and care management organization notification of contract termination with a provider that is a nursing home or community-based ...
Bill Text and History
2/14/2024
First Communication Date
1/31/2024
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Relating to: notification of certain facility closures, change in type or level of services or means of reimbursement accepted, and care management organization notification of contract termination with a provider that is a nursing home or community-based ...
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date2/14/2024
First Communication Date
1/31/2024
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Assembly Bill 257
Relating to: patients' and residents' rights to visitors in a health care facility, restricting visitation, and liability for the actions of visitors.
Bill Text and History
7/26/2023
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.
Relating to: patients' and residents' rights to visitors in a health care facility, restricting visitation, and liability for the actions of visitors.
Bill Text and History
Undisclosed
Notification Date7/26/2023
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 690
Relating to: student qualification for employment as a nurse aide. (FE)
Bill Text and History
1/5/2024
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.
Relating to: student qualification for employment as a nurse aide. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date1/5/2024
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 942
Relating to: fall prevention and recovery training, CPR and first aid certification, a duty to provide aid in certain residential facilities and hospices, and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
1/16/2024
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.
Relating to: fall prevention and recovery training, CPR and first aid certification, a duty to provide aid in certain residential facilities and hospices, and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Undisclosed
Notification Date1/16/2024
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 943
Relating to: grants for patient lift devices and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
1/29/2024
First Communication Date
1/16/2024
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Relating to: grants for patient lift devices and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date1/29/2024
First Communication Date
1/16/2024
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Assembly Bill 1007
Relating to: closure or change of services and relocation of residents in adult family homes. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/5/2024
First Communication Date
1/31/2024
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Relating to: closure or change of services and relocation of residents in adult family homes. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date2/5/2024
First Communication Date
1/31/2024
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Assembly Bill 1086
Relating to: funding for supplemental payments to hospitals with avoidable patient days under the Medical Assistance program, for enhanced nursing home reimbursement rates under the Medical Assistance program for residents with bariatric and extensive woun...
Bill Text and History
2/14/2024
First Communication Date
2/13/2024
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Relating to: funding for supplemental payments to hospitals with avoidable patient days under the Medical Assistance program, for enhanced nursing home reimbursement rates under the Medical Assistance program for residents with bariatric and extensive woun...
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/14/2024
First Communication Date
2/13/2024
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Assembly Bill 1087
Relating to: supplemental payments to hospitals with avoidable patient days and an enhanced rate to nursing homes for bariatric and extensive wound care under the Medical Assistance program. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/14/2024
First Communication Date
2/13/2024
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Relating to: supplemental payments to hospitals with avoidable patient days and an enhanced rate to nursing homes for bariatric and extensive wound care under the Medical Assistance program. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/14/2024
First Communication Date
2/13/2024
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Assembly Bill 1088
Relating to: consent to admissions to certain health care facilities by patient representatives, allocation of nursing beds for patients with certain complex needs, and a complex patient pilot program. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/14/2024
First Communication Date
2/13/2024
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Relating to: consent to admissions to certain health care facilities by patient representatives, allocation of nursing beds for patients with certain complex needs, and a complex patient pilot program. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/14/2024
First Communication Date
2/13/2024
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 154
Relating to: requiring allowance for health care providers to refer individuals to aging and disability resource centers for options counseling.
Bill Text and History
5/16/2023
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.
Relating to: requiring allowance for health care providers to refer individuals to aging and disability resource centers for options counseling.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date5/16/2023
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 155
Relating to: notification of certain facility closures, change in type or level of services or means of reimbursement accepted, and care management organization notification of contract termination with a provider that is a nursing home or community-based ...
Bill Text and History
9/19/2023
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.
Relating to: notification of certain facility closures, change in type or level of services or means of reimbursement accepted, and care management organization notification of contract termination with a provider that is a nursing home or community-based ...
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date9/19/2023
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 257
Relating to: patients' and residents' rights to visitors in a health care facility, restricting visitation, and liability for the actions of visitors.
Bill Text and History
7/26/2023
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.
Relating to: patients' and residents' rights to visitors in a health care facility, restricting visitation, and liability for the actions of visitors.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date7/26/2023
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 434
Relating to: repair of complex rehabilitation technology under the Medical Assistance program. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2023 Wisconsin Act 83
9/28/2023
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.
Relating to: repair of complex rehabilitation technology under the Medical Assistance program. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2023 Wisconsin Act 83
For
Notification Date9/28/2023
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 671
Relating to: student qualification for employment as a nurse aide. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2023 Wisconsin Act 183
1/5/2024
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.
Relating to: student qualification for employment as a nurse aide. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2023 Wisconsin Act 183
For
Notification Date1/5/2024
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 884
Relating to: fall prevention and recovery training, CPR and first aid certification, a duty to provide aid in certain residential facilities and hospices, and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
1/16/2024
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.
Relating to: fall prevention and recovery training, CPR and first aid certification, a duty to provide aid in certain residential facilities and hospices, and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Undisclosed
Notification Date1/16/2024
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 885
Relating to: grants for patient lift devices and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
1/29/2024
First Communication Date
1/16/2024
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Relating to: grants for patient lift devices and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date1/29/2024
First Communication Date
1/16/2024
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 919
Relating to: closure or change of services and relocation of residents in adult family homes. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/5/2024
First Communication Date
1/31/2024
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Relating to: closure or change of services and relocation of residents in adult family homes. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date2/5/2024
First Communication Date
1/31/2024
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 1027
Relating to: consent to admissions to certain health care facilities by patient representatives, allocation of nursing beds for patients with certain complex needs, and a complex patient pilot program. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/14/2024
First Communication Date
2/13/2024
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Relating to: consent to admissions to certain health care facilities by patient representatives, allocation of nursing beds for patients with certain complex needs, and a complex patient pilot program. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/14/2024
First Communication Date
2/13/2024
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 1028
Relating to: supplemental payments to hospitals with avoidable patient days and an enhanced rate to nursing homes for bariatric and extensive wound care under the Medical Assistance program. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/14/2024
First Communication Date
2/13/2024
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Relating to: supplemental payments to hospitals with avoidable patient days and an enhanced rate to nursing homes for bariatric and extensive wound care under the Medical Assistance program. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/14/2024
First Communication Date
2/13/2024
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 1029
Relating to: funding for supplemental payments to hospitals with avoidable patient days under the Medical Assistance program, for enhanced nursing home reimbursement rates under the Medical Assistance program for residents with bariatric and extensive woun...
Bill Text and History
2/14/2024
First Communication Date
2/13/2024
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Relating to: funding for supplemental payments to hospitals with avoidable patient days under the Medical Assistance program, for enhanced nursing home reimbursement rates under the Medical Assistance program for residents with bariatric and extensive woun...
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/14/2024
First Communication Date
2/13/2024
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Budget Bill Subjects
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health Services: Medicaid Services
Health Services: Medicaid Services
Notification Date
2/24/2023
First Communication Date
2/21/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
2/24/2023
First Communication Date
2/21/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Adult Family Home regulations
Adult Family Home regulations
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/12/2023
First Communication Date
12/1/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/12/2023
First Communication Date
12/1/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Appointment of Kirsten Johnson as Secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Health Services
Appointment of Kirsten Johnson as Secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Health Services
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
10/5/2023
First Communication Date
9/25/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
10/5/2023
First Communication Date
9/25/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
SNF Notifications to Family Members
SNF Notifications to Family Members
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
7/26/2023
First Communication Date
7/20/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
7/26/2023
First Communication Date
7/20/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Allowing health care providers to refer individuals to aging & disability resource centers for options counseling
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Allowing health care providers to refer individuals to aging & disability resource centers for options counseling
Allowing health care providers to refer individuals to aging & disability resource centers for options counseling
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
3/10/2023
First Communication Date
2/23/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
3/10/2023
First Communication Date
2/23/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Long-term care provider/MCO relocation notices / notices of no longer accepting Family Care reimbursement
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Long-term care provider/MCO relocation notices / notices of no longer accepting Family Care reimbursement
Long-term care provider/MCO relocation notices / notices of no longer accepting Family Care reimbursement
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
3/10/2023
First Communication Date
2/23/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
3/10/2023
First Communication Date
2/23/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
2023-2025 Wisconsin State Budget - LTC
2023-2025 Wisconsin State Budget - LTC
Notification Date
1/26/2023
First Communication Date
1/11/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
1/26/2023
First Communication Date
1/11/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Health Care Access
Health Care Access
Notification Date
1/26/2023
First Communication Date
1/11/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
1/26/2023
First Communication Date
1/11/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Solutions to the Long-Term Care Workforce Shortage
Solutions to the Long-Term Care Workforce Shortage
Notification Date
1/26/2023
First Communication Date
1/11/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
1/26/2023
First Communication Date
1/11/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2023 January - June $71,644.51 |
2023 July - December $66,220.00 |
2024 January - June $53,195.47 |
Total $191,059.98 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2023 January - June 273.25 |
2023 July - December 125.50 |
2024 January - June 181.50 |
Total 580.25 |
| Total Hours Other | 2023 January - June 399.25 |
2023 July - December 354.75 |
2024 January - June 280.25 |
Total 1034.25 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: requiring allowance for health care providers to refer individuals to aging and disability resource centers for options counseling.
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June 1% |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: patients' and residents' rights to visitors in a health care facility, restricting visitation, and liability for the actions of visitors.
| 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 1% |
Relating to: notification of certain facility closures, change in type or level of services or means of reimbursement accepted, and care management organization notification of contract termination with a provider that is a nursing home or community-based residential facility.
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December 10% |
2024 January - June 5% |
2024 July - December |
Total 4% |
Relating to: fall prevention and recovery training, CPR and first aid certification, a duty to provide aid in certain residential facilities and hospices, and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June 2% |
2024 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: grants for patient lift devices and making an appropriation. (FE)
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June 2% |
2024 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: repair of complex rehabilitation technology under the Medical Assistance program. (FE)
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June 2% |
2024 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: grants for patient lift devices and making an appropriation. (FE)
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June 2% |
2024 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: closure or change of services and relocation of residents in adult family homes. (FE)
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June 2% |
2024 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: notification of certain facility closures, change in type or level of services or means of reimbursement accepted, and care management organization notification of contract termination with a provider that is a nursing home or community-based residential facility.
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June 5% |
2024 July - December |
Total 1% |
Relating to: closure or change of services and relocation of residents in adult family homes. (FE)
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June 5% |
2024 July - December |
Total 1% |
Relating to: consent to admissions to certain health care facilities by patient representatives, allocation of nursing beds for patients with certain complex needs, and a complex patient pilot program. (FE)
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June 5% |
2024 July - December |
Total 1% |
Relating to: supplemental payments to hospitals with avoidable patient days and an enhanced rate to nursing homes for bariatric and extensive wound care under the Medical Assistance program. (FE)
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June 5% |
2024 July - December |
Total 1% |
Relating to: funding for supplemental payments to hospitals with avoidable patient days under the Medical Assistance program, for enhanced nursing home reimbursement rates under the Medical Assistance program for residents with bariatric and extensive wound care needs, and for the complex patient pilot program. (FE)
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June 5% |
2024 July - December |
Total 1% |
Relating to: funding for supplemental payments to hospitals with avoidable patient days under the Medical Assistance program, for enhanced nursing home reimbursement rates under the Medical Assistance program for residents with bariatric and extensive wound care needs, and for the complex patient pilot program. (FE)
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June 10% |
2024 July - December |
Total 3% |
Relating to: supplemental payments to hospitals with avoidable patient days and an enhanced rate to nursing homes for bariatric and extensive wound care under the Medical Assistance program. (FE)
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June 10% |
2024 July - December |
Total 3% |
Relating to: consent to admissions to certain health care facilities by patient representatives, allocation of nursing beds for patients with certain complex needs, and a complex patient pilot program. (FE)
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June 10% |
2024 July - December |
Total 3% |
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June 47% |
2023 July - December 15% |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total 24% |
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Allowing health care providers to refer individuals to aging & disability resource centers for options counseling
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June 1% |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Long-term care provider/MCO relocation notices / notices of no longer accepting Family Care reimbursement
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June 1% |
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 9% |
2023 July - December 30% |
2024 January - June 5% |
2024 July - December |
Total 14% |
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June 10% |
2023 July - December 15% |
2024 January - June 5% |
2024 July - December |
Total 10% |
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June 17% |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total 7% |
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December 2% |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total < 1% |
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December 5% |
2024 January - June 5% |
2024 July - December |
Total 3% |
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