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Wisconsin DOR Sets 2012 ASC Assessment | 4/26/2013

The Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR) received gross patient revenue data from all of the ASCs in Wisconsin subject to the assessment in 2012, and has calculated the assessment rate. The 2012 gross patient revenue reported by all ASCs totals $418,489,270.00, resulting in an ASC assessment rate for 2012 of 3.9905%.

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Governor Signs ASC Legislation | 4/3/2012

At a ceremony attended by WISCA leaders on Monday, Governor Scott Walker signed an amended version of SB 297.

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Governor to Sign ASC Legislation | 3/30/2012

The Governor is scheduled to sign Senate Bill 297 into law  at an event on April  2 in the Governor’s Conference Room in the Capitol.

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Amended Bill Passes Legislature | 3/16/2012

An amended version of the bill to repeal the ASC Assessment passed the legislature at the end of the session.

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Senate Passes Amended Bill to Repeal ASC Assessment | 3/14/2012

An amended version of the bill to repeal the ASC assessment unanimously passed the State Senate.  The bill is scheduled to be voted on by the Assembly on March 15.

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Senate Expected to Vote on ASC Assessment Bill | 3/6/2012

The bill to repeal the current ASC assessment is expected to be voted on in the State Senate on March 7.  The bill authored by Senator Pam Galloway would repeal the ASC assessment effective July 1, 2013.

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WISCA Testifies at Assembly Health Committee Hearing | 2/8/2012

WISCA members testified at the Assembly Health Committee Hearing on the bill to repeal the ASC assessment.


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Bill to Repeal ASC Assessment Scheduled for Hearing in Assembly Health Committee | 2/2/2012

WISCA's legislation to repeal the ASC Assessment is scheduled for a hearing in the Assembly Health Committee hearing next Wednesday, February 8.

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Senate Committee Hears Testimony to Repeal ASC Assessment | 1/19/2012

The Senate Public Health Committee heard testimony on Senate Bill 297, legislation that would repeal the ASC Assessment.  Testimony was provided by the bill's author, Senator Pam Galloway.  Several centers also provided testimony, including WISCA President Bob Kwech.

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Bill to repeal ASC Assessment Scheduled for Hearing | 1/16/2012

There will be a hearing on Senate Bill 297, the bill to repeal the ASC Assessment, on Thursday, January 19 at 9:30am. WISCA members are encouraged to show their support for the bill by attending the hearing, and registering in support of the bill. Members are also welcome to share testimony (written or verbal) if interested. WISCA representatives will also be in attendance, and present WISCA’s testimony in support of the bill. If you have questions, or would like more information, please contact the WISCA office at 920-560-5627, or info@wisc-asc.org.

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