The bill amends section 394.9082 of the Florida Statutes to enhance the oversight and accountability of behavioral health managing entities. It mandates the Department of Children and Families to contract for operational and financial audits of managing entities, which will include a comprehensive review of their business practices, services administered, and referral patterns. Additionally, the department is required to recommend improvements for transparency in system performance and to prepare a final report by December 1, 2025, detailing the findings from these audits and recommendations.

Furthermore, the bill establishes new reporting requirements for managing entities, which must submit information in a standardized electronic format to facilitate data analysis and interoperability. This includes specific measures related to service utilization, wait times, and patient outcomes. The managing entities are also tasked with collecting and reporting data on various performance metrics, such as the number of high utilizers and the rate of behavioral health readmissions. The effective date for this act is set for July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
H 633 Filed: 394.9082