The proposed bill amends Title 35 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to create an All Payor Claims Database (APCD) under a new Chapter 34, aimed at improving transparency and accessibility of health care data. The Health Care Cost Containment Council will oversee the collection, aggregation, and analysis of health care data while ensuring compliance with privacy laws. The bill allocates at least $4 million for the establishment of the APCD and allows the council to contract with vendors for its development. An advisory group will assist in determining data collection methods and reporting formats, with the goal of enhancing consumer choices and understanding of health care services.

The bill mandates that various data suppliers, including insurers and government programs, submit health care claims data to the council, covering a wide range of services and demographic information. It emphasizes the importance of data analysis for assessing health care spending trends and improving quality and cost transparency. The council is responsible for publishing technical guidance and public reports on health care costs and quality, ensuring accessibility for individuals with disabilities and limited English proficiency. Additionally, the bill establishes strict confidentiality measures for the data handled by the council and outlines enforcement mechanisms and penalties for noncompliance, with collected fines directed to the General Fund. The act will take effect 60 days after passage.