Medical College of Wisconsin

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Medical Education, Research & Healthcare.

Lobbying Interests:
Healthcare reform, Insurance, Employment law, Business development, Medicaid, Medical College of Wisconsin appropriations, and legislation and administrative rules pertaining to health care, education, and research.

Contact
NB
Nathan Berken
8701 Watertown Plank Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 955-8217
NBerken@mcw.edu
http://www.mcw.edu

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 43
Assembly Bill 43
Relating to: permitting pharmacists to prescribe certain contraceptives, extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/8/2025
First Communication Date
5/8/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Assembly Bill 54
Assembly Bill 54
Relating to: utilization management controls for antipsychotic prescription drugs under the Medical Assistance program. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/8/2025
First Communication Date
5/8/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Assembly Bill 63
Assembly Bill 63
Relating to: financing the operating costs and certain out-of-state projects of nonprofit institutions and compensation of employees of the Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/11/2025
First Communication Date
3/11/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Assembly Bill 92
Assembly Bill 92
Relating to: spinal cord injury research grants and symposia and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/8/2025
First Communication Date
5/7/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Assembly Bill 97
Assembly Bill 97
Relating to: extension of eligibility under the Medical Assistance program for postpartum women. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/9/2025
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.
Assembly Bill 104
Assembly Bill 104
Relating to: prohibiting gender transition medical intervention for individuals under 18 years of age.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
3/12/2025
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.
Assembly Bill 192
Assembly Bill 192
Relating to: fatality review teams and granting rule-making authority. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/16/2025
First Communication Date
4/16/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Assembly Bill 263
Assembly Bill 263
Relating to: coverage of breast cancer screenings by the Medical Assistance program and health insurance policies and plans. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/22/2025
First Communication Date
5/22/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Assembly Joint Resolution 47
Assembly Joint Resolution 47
Relating to: declaring May as Eye Health Awareness Month.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/8/2025
First Communication Date
5/8/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Senate Bill 23
Senate Bill 23
Relating to: extension of eligibility under the Medical Assistance program for postpartum women. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/6/2025
First Communication Date
2/6/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Senate Bill 42
Senate Bill 42
Relating to: permitting pharmacists to prescribe certain contraceptives, extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/8/2025
First Communication Date
5/8/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Senate Bill 62
Senate Bill 62
Relating to: financing the operating costs and certain out-of-state projects of nonprofit institutions and compensation of employees of the Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/11/2025
First Communication Date
3/11/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Senate Bill 83
Senate Bill 83
Relating to: utilization management controls for antipsychotic prescription drugs under the Medical Assistance program. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/8/2025
First Communication Date
5/8/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Senate Bill 99
Senate Bill 99
Relating to: spinal cord injury research grants and symposia and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/8/2025
First Communication Date
5/7/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Senate Bill 157
Senate Bill 157
Relating to: prohibiting gender transition medical intervention for individuals under 18 years of age.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
4/9/2025
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.
Senate Bill 192
Senate Bill 192
Relating to: fatality review teams and granting rule-making authority. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/16/2025
First Communication Date
4/16/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Senate Bill 264
Senate Bill 264
Relating to: coverage of breast cancer screenings by the Medical Assistance program and health insurance policies and plans. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/22/2025
First Communication Date
5/22/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Senate Joint Resolution 51
Senate Joint Resolution 51
Relating to: declaring May as Eye Health Awareness Month.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/13/2025
First Communication Date
5/8/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

Budget Bill Subjects

Building Commission
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Building Commission

Notification Date
2/20/2025
First Communication Date
2/19/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

Comments
MCW supports a nonstate grant for construction of a new Eye Institute facility at MCW and enumeration of the Health Sciences Renovation at UW-Milwaukee.

Health Services: Departmentwide
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health Services: Departmentwide

Notification Date
2/20/2025
First Communication Date
2/19/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

Health Services: Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Services; Facilities
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health Services: Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Services; Facilities

Notification Date
2/20/2025
First Communication Date
2/19/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

Medical College of Wisconsin
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Medical College of Wisconsin

Notification Date
2/20/2025
First Communication Date
2/19/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

Safety and Professional Services: Professional Regulation and Administrative Services
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Safety and Professional Services: Professional Regulation and Administrative Services

Notification Date
3/31/2025
First Communication Date
3/28/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

Comments
MCW supports items #1 (Credential Processing), #2 (Customer Communication), and #4 (Statewide Clinician Wellness Program) in the Governor's Budget Recommendations for DSPS.

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

Alcohol beverage regulation pursuant to 2023 Wisconsin Act 73
Agency Name
Department of Revenue (Tax)
Subject
Alcohol beverage regulation pursuant to 2023 Wisconsin Act 73
Scope Statement
SS 009_24
Other
Notification Date
1/20/2025
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.

Licensure requirements
Agency Name
Medical Examining Board (Med)
Subject
Licensure requirements
Scope Statement
SS 099_24
Other
Notification Date
2/14/2025
First Communication Date
2/10/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

Executive Appointment: John Meurer, as Member of the Department of Natural Resources Air Management Advisory Group
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Executive Appointment: John Meurer, as Member of the Department of Natural Resources Air Management Advisory Group

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
6/18/2025
First Communication Date
6/18/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

Psychiatry Residency Program
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Psychiatry Residency Program

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/31/2025
First Communication Date
1/30/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

Cancer Research Center
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Cancer Research Center

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
1/31/2025
First Communication Date
1/27/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

Mental Health Policy Issues
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Mental Health Policy Issues

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
1/27/2025
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.

Gain of Function Research
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Gain of Function Research

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
1/9/2025
First Communication Date
1/7/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

Informed Consent for Medical Research
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Informed Consent for Medical Research

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/7/2025
First Communication Date
1/1/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

2025 State Building Commission
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
2025 State Building Commission

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/19/2024
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.

2025-27 State Budget
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
2025-27 State Budget

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/19/2024
First Communication Date
1/22/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

Center for Sustainability, Health, and the Environment
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Center for Sustainability, Health, and the Environment

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/19/2024
First Communication Date
1/7/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

Comprehensive Mental Health Consultation Program (WISCOPE)
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Comprehensive Mental Health Consultation Program (WISCOPE)

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
12/19/2024
First Communication Date
1/7/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

Eye Institute Capital Project
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Eye Institute Capital Project

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/19/2024
First Communication Date
1/13/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

Family Medicine Residency Training Program
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Family Medicine Residency Training Program

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
12/19/2024
First Communication Date
1/18/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

Fatality Review Team Legislation
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Fatality Review Team Legislation

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
12/19/2024
First Communication Date
1/6/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

Medical College of Wisconsin
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Medical College of Wisconsin

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
12/19/2024
First Communication Date
1/8/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

Physician Workforce
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Physician Workforce

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
12/19/2024
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.

Ryan B. White Program State Funding
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Ryan B. White Program State Funding

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
12/19/2024
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.

The Periscope Project
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
The Periscope Project

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/19/2024
First Communication Date
1/24/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

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.

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures