This bill mandates that health care entities in Minnesota report comprehensive information about their ownership and control to the commissioner of health. Key requirements include annual public reports detailing the legal name, business address, operational locations, and ownership interests of these entities. The bill introduces definitions for terms such as "affiliate," "control," and "health care provider," and establishes a reporting framework that includes organizational charts and financial reports. Certain small health care entities are exempt from these requirements, and the commissioner is empowered to consolidate reporting to minimize duplication. Additionally, the bill requires the commissioner to publish a public report by June 1, 2027, summarizing the reported information, which is designated as public and cannot be classified as confidential or proprietary.

The bill also introduces significant amendments to existing health care regulations, particularly concerning data practices and the corporate practice of medicine. It specifies that health care entities cannot classify certain information as confidential, ensuring transparency in reported data, except for individual health professionals' taxpayer identification numbers, which are classified as private. The commissioner is authorized to share this private data with relevant state agencies and to adopt rules for implementing these regulations, including establishing reporting formats and imposing annual fees on health care entities. Furthermore, the bill enforces strict regulations on the ownership and management of medical practices, stipulating that only licensed professionals can own or control such entities, and prohibits non-licensees from interfering with clinical decision-making or management. The attorney general will oversee compliance and enforcement of these provisions.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 144.99
1st Engrossment: 319B.09