The bill amends section 394.9082 of the Florida Statutes to enhance the accountability and transparency of behavioral health managing entities. It mandates the Department of Children and Families to contract biennially for operational and financial audits of each managing entity, which will include a comprehensive review of business practices, service administration, and provider network adequacy. Additionally, the department is required to prepare a final report on these audits and recommendations for transparency improvements by December 1, 2025. Managing entities will also be required to report data in a standardized electronic format, ensuring interoperability and facilitating data analysis.

Furthermore, the bill establishes specific performance measures that managing entities must collect and submit to the department, which will be posted on the department's website monthly. These measures will include metrics related to service utilization, patient outcomes, and system functioning, with a focus on consumer-centered outcomes. The implementation of these requirements is contingent upon available appropriations, and the act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
H 633 Filed: 394.9082
H 633 c1: 394.9082
H 633 c2: 394.9082