Medco Health Solutions Inc (Formerly Merck-Medco Managed Care LLC)
Registered Principal Details
                                    Business Or Interest:
Medco Health Solutions, a subsidary of Merck & Co., a pharmacy benefit manager, manages pharmaceutical care for millions of Americans covered by employer-based plans, managed care plans, labor unions, and major insurance carriers.
Lobbying Interests:
Any and all legislation that affects pharmacy, non-resident pharmacy or pharmacy benefit management.
CEO Name:
Richard T. Clark
VP, Government Affairs & Policy
                            
                            Medco Health Solutions, a subsidary of Merck & Co., a pharmacy benefit manager, manages pharmaceutical care for millions of Americans covered by employer-based plans, managed care plans, labor unions, and major insurance carriers.
Lobbying Interests:
Any and all legislation that affects pharmacy, non-resident pharmacy or pharmacy benefit management.
CEO Name:
Richard T. Clark
VP, Government Affairs & Policy
                                Contact
                                
                                    
                                        
                                        
                                
                            
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                                            Peter Harty
19520 Yellow Wing Ct
Colorado Springs, CO 80908
(719) 487-3009
(719) 481-8093
peter_harty@medco.com
                                                                                    
                                    19520 Yellow Wing Ct
Colorado Springs, CO 80908
(719) 487-3009
(719) 481-8093
peter_harty@medco.com
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On | 
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Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
                                                                Assembly Bill 102
relating to: decreasing an appropriation of general purpose revenues for the Badger Care health care program; increasing an appropriation of general purpose revenues for prescription drug assistance; increasing an appropriation of general purpose revenues ...
Bill Text and History
2005 Wisconsin Act 2
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
3/17/2005
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: decreasing an appropriation of general purpose revenues for the Badger Care health care program; increasing an appropriation of general purpose revenues for prescription drug assistance; increasing an appropriation of general purpose revenues ...
Bill Text and History
2005 Wisconsin Act 2
        
 Other
                                                                                                Notification Date3/17/2005
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 285
relating to: employment discrimination based on creed and exemption from liability and discipline for pharmacists who refuse to dispense for abortions, assisted suicides, and euthanasia.
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
8/8/2005
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: employment discrimination based on creed and exemption from liability and discipline for pharmacists who refuse to dispense for abortions, assisted suicides, and euthanasia.
Bill Text and History
        
 Other
                                                                                                Notification Date8/8/2005
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 722
relating to: the licensure of pharmacies located outside the state and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
2005 Wisconsin Act 242
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
12/12/2005
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.
                                                                                            
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
12/12/2005
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.
Comments
We will oppose bill until language relating to requiring the pharmacy to sign statement knowing the laws relating to practice of pharmacy in this state is removed. It presents a conflict of law dilemma.
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        relating to: the licensure of pharmacies located outside the state and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
2005 Wisconsin Act 242
        
 Other
                                                                                                Notification Date12/12/2005
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.
        
 Against
                                                                                                Notification Date12/12/2005
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.
Comments
We will oppose bill until language relating to requiring the pharmacy to sign statement knowing the laws relating to practice of pharmacy in this state is removed. It presents a conflict of law dilemma.
                                                                Assembly Bill 836
relating to: notice regarding unauthorized acquisition of personal information.
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
2/1/2006
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: notice regarding unauthorized acquisition of personal information.
Bill Text and History
        
 Other
                                                                                                Notification Date2/1/2006
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 64
relating to: decreasing an appropriation of general purpose revenues for the Badger Care health care program; increasing an appropriation of general purpose revenues for prescription drug assistance; increasing an appropriation of general purpose revenues ...
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
3/17/2005
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: decreasing an appropriation of general purpose revenues for the Badger Care health care program; increasing an appropriation of general purpose revenues for prescription drug assistance; increasing an appropriation of general purpose revenues ...
Bill Text and History
        
 Other
                                                                                                Notification Date3/17/2005
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.
Budget Bill Subjects
                                                                Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health and Family Services: Medical Assistance
                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                    
                                                            
                                                        Health and Family Services: Medical Assistance
                                                                                            Notification Date
2/15/2005
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.
                                                                                        
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
                                                                                2/15/2005
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.
                                                                Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health and Family Services: Prescription Drug Assistance
                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                    
                                                            
                                                        Health and Family Services: Prescription Drug Assistance
                                                                                            Notification Date
2/15/2005
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.
                                                                                        
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
                                                                                2/15/2005
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
Legislation or proposals on pedigree drug prescription programs.
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        Legislation or proposals on pedigree drug prescription programs.
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
10/16/2006
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.
                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                            Legislative Matter
Notification Date
10/16/2006
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.
                                                                Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
pharmacy benefits managers
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        pharmacy benefits managers
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
2/15/2005
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.
                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                            Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
2/15/2005
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
regulation of out of state pharmacies
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        regulation of out of state pharmacies
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
1/31/2005
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.
                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                            Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
1/31/2005
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
| 2005 January - June | 2005 July - December | 2006 January - June | 2006 July - December | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2005 January - June $9,000.00 | 2005 July - December $7,500.00 | 2006 January - June $9,000.00 | 2006 July - December $9,077.00 | Total $34,577.00 | 
| Total Hours Communicating | 2005 January - June 2.25 | 2005 July - December 0.75 | 2006 January - June 6.25 | 2006 July - December 2.50 | Total 11.75 | 
| Total Hours Other | 2005 January - June 29.25 | 2005 July - December 42.00 | 2006 January - June 36.00 | 2006 July - December 35.50 | Total 142.75 | 
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
                                                             relating to: decreasing an appropriation of general purpose revenues for the Badger Care health care program; increasing an appropriation of general purpose revenues for prescription drug assistance; increasing an appropriation of general purpose revenues for Medical Assistance; transferring moneys from the general fund to the Medical Assistance trust fund; required general fund statutory balance; and making an appropriation. 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2005 January - June | 2005 July - December | 2006 January - June | 2006 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June 10% | 2005 July - December | 2006 January - June | 2006 July - December | Total 2% | 
                                                             relating to: decreasing an appropriation of general purpose revenues for the Badger Care health care program; increasing an appropriation of general purpose revenues for prescription drug assistance; increasing an appropriation of general purpose revenues for Medical Assistance; transferring moneys from the general fund to the Medical Assistance trust fund; required general fund statutory balance; and making an appropriation. 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2005 January - June | 2005 July - December | 2006 January - June | 2006 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June 10% | 2005 July - December | 2006 January - June | 2006 July - December | Total 2% | 
                                                             relating to: employment discrimination based on creed and exemption from liability and discipline for pharmacists who refuse to dispense for abortions, assisted suicides, and euthanasia. 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2005 January - June | 2005 July - December | 2006 January - June | 2006 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June | 2005 July - December 5% | 2006 January - June | 2006 July - December | Total 1% | 
                                                             relating to: the licensure of pharmacies located outside the state and providing a penalty. 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2005 January - June | 2005 July - December | 2006 January - June | 2006 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June | 2005 July - December 15% | 2006 January - June 40% | 2006 July - December | Total 15% | 
                                                             relating to: notice regarding unauthorized acquisition of personal information. 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2005 January - June | 2005 July - December | 2006 January - June | 2006 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June | 2005 July - December | 2006 January - June 20% | 2006 July - December | Total 5% | 
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2005 January - June | 2005 July - December | 2006 January - June | 2006 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June 10% | 2005 July - December | 2006 January - June | 2006 July - December | Total 2% | 
| 2005 January - June | 2005 July - December | 2006 January - June | 2006 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June 10% | 2005 July - December | 2006 January - June | 2006 July - December | Total 2% | 
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.
                            Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
| 2005 January - June | 2005 July - December | 2006 January - June | 2006 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June 30% | 2005 July - December 20% | 2006 January - June | 2006 July - December | Total 12% | 
| 2005 January - June | 2005 July - December | 2006 January - June | 2006 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June | 2005 July - December | 2006 January - June | 2006 July - December 10% | Total 2% | 
| 2005 January - June | 2005 July - December | 2006 January - June | 2006 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June | 2005 July - December | 2006 January - June | 2006 July - December 60% | Total 15% | 
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