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WMC Testifies on Pharmacy Benefit Manager Legislation
February 15, 2024
WMC’s Rachel Ver Velde testified on legislation regarding pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), sharing concerns about a few key provisions in AB 773. The high cost
WMC’s Rachel Ver Velde Promoted to Associate Vice President & Senior Political Advisor
February 15, 2024
Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – announced on Thursday that Rachel Ver Velde was promoted to Associate Vice President of Government Relations. In addition, she will take on additional duties as a senior political advisor for the organization.
WMC and Labor Leaders Testify in Support of Worker’s Compensation Reform
February 9, 2024
WMC’s Senior Policy Director Rachel Ver Velde testified in support of two bills to reform the Worker’s Compensation system in Wisconsin. LRB-5292/P3 and LRB-5293/P2 were
33 Wisconsin Associations Urge Worker’s Compensation Reform
February 6, 2024
Letter to lawmakers calls for Medical Fee Schedule MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – was joined
Employers Call for Worker’s Compensation Medical Fee Schedule to Lower Costs
February 5, 2024
More than 100 employers sign letter to lawmakers urging action before the end of session MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce – the combined state
Business Community Looks for Lower Costs in Face of Historic Inflation
September 12, 2023
Survey Shows Employers Support Policies to Reduce Taxes, Rein in Health Care Costs MADISON – A recent survey found Wisconsin employers continue to struggle with
High Health Care Costs Hurting Wisconsin’s Economic Competitiveness
March 13, 2023
By Willard T. Walker, Jr. Wisconsin health care costs are some of the highest in the nation, placing a growing burden on our local businesses’
WMC Opposes Proposal to Drastically Cut Medicare Advantage Program
March 3, 2023
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently proposed drastically cutting the Medicare Advantage program. Many Wisconsin businesses rely on this program to provide
Reforms Needed to Bring Down Wisconsin’s 4th Highest Hospital Prices in the Country
June 29, 2022
Wisconsin’s healthcare costs are higher than the national average and a huge driver of those increased costs are higher hospital costs. This puts Wisconsin employers
WMC Calls on Congress to Pass clean Prescription Drug User Fee Act
May 20, 2022
In a letter to Wisconsin U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin, WMC and other organizations, urged Congress to pass a clean Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA