Wisconsin Medical Society
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Improve the health of the people of Wisconsin by supporting and strengthening physicians' ability to practice high-quality patient care in a changing environment.
Lobbying Interests:
Government's involvement in health care; improving health care quality, value, and access; physician vitality; medical liability environment; public health and safety.
CEO Name:
Mike Flesher
Improve the health of the people of Wisconsin by supporting and strengthening physicians' ability to practice high-quality patient care in a changing environment.
Lobbying Interests:
Government's involvement in health care; improving health care quality, value, and access; physician vitality; medical liability environment; public health and safety.
CEO Name:
Mike Flesher
Contact
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Mark M Grapentine
P.O. Box 1109
Madison, WI 53701
608.442.3800
mark.grapentine@wismed.org
http://www.wismed.org
P.O. Box 1109
Madison, WI 53701
608.442.3800
mark.grapentine@wismed.org
http://www.wismed.org
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mark M Grapentine | Exclusive Duties No | Authorized On 12/5/2024 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Misha V Lee | Exclusive Duties No | Authorized On 12/12/2024 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 8
Relating to: agreements for direct primary care.
Bill Text and History
2/10/2025
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.
Relating to: agreements for direct primary care.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/10/2025
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 23
Relating to: establishment of a Palliative Care Council. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/10/2025
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.
Relating to: establishment of a Palliative Care Council. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/10/2025
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 4
Relating to: agreements for direct primary care.
Bill Text and History
1/27/2025
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.
Relating to: agreements for direct primary care.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date1/27/2025
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.
Senate Bill 12
Relating to: a sales and use tax exemption for the sale of gun safes. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/4/2025
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.
Relating to: a sales and use tax exemption for the sale of gun safes. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/4/2025
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 23
Relating to: extension of eligibility under the Medical Assistance program for postpartum women. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/6/2025
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.
Relating to: extension of eligibility under the Medical Assistance program for postpartum women. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/6/2025
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
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Extension of post-partum coverage for new moms in the Medicaid program to 12 months
Extension of post-partum coverage for new moms in the Medicaid program to 12 months
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/14/2025
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.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/14/2025
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Restrictive covenants in employment contracts
Restrictive covenants in employment contracts
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/10/2025
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.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/10/2025
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Independent practice for certain advanced practice nurses
Independent practice for certain advanced practice nurses
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/10/2025
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/10/2025
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Direct Primary Care
Direct Primary Care
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/10/2025
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.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/10/2025
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Establishment of and support for physician professional health program, potentially expandable
Establishment of and support for physician professional health program, potentially expandable
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
12/2/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
12/2/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
"Medical" Marijuana
"Medical" Marijuana
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
12/2/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
12/2/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Dangers of Kratom, an opioid-like substance causing addiction and death
Dangers of Kratom, an opioid-like substance causing addiction and death
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
12/2/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
12/2/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Prior Authorization interfering with needed patient care
Prior Authorization interfering with needed patient care
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
12/2/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
12/2/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Worker's Compensation
Worker's Compensation
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/2/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/2/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate 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.