The bill establishes the Minnesota Commission for Equitable Health Care Services, which aims to evaluate and improve access to health care services for all Minnesotans, regardless of their coverage. The commission will assess the organization and financing of care, the financial and policy instruments used by the health care industry, and their impact on access, cost, and quality of care. It will consist of nine public members, eight nonvoting advisors, four nonvoting legislative members, and four nonvoting ex officio members, with appointments required to be completed by August 1, 2024. The commission is tasked with developing recommendations to ensure meaningful access to health care and will submit initial and final reports to the legislature by January 15, 2025, and January 15, 2026, respectively.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions for the commission's operations, such as the appointment of an executive director, the ability to contract with third parties, and the classification of data collected as private or nonpublic. It also appropriates funds from the general fund for the commission's activities and administrative support, with the funding available until June 30, 2027. The commission's work is set to expire on July 1, 2027, unless extended.