The bill amends the Government Code to enhance the administration and authority of the Health and Human Services Commission's Office of Inspector General. Key changes include the procurement process for contracts with qualified experts to review investigative findings, allowing the commission to bypass certain competitive bidding requirements. Specifically, it states that Subtitle D, Title 10 does not apply to these procurements, aligning them with the process for obtaining expert witnesses. Additionally, the bill introduces a new section permitting the disclosure of information obtained during administrative oversight activities to various governmental entities and authorized individuals, thereby facilitating better collaboration and information sharing.

Further amendments include provisions that limit the need for fingerprint-based criminal history checks for healthcare professionals already confirmed to be licensed and in good standing, except as required by federal law. The bill also mandates the commission to promote successful fraud prosecutions and maintain an appropriate communications system for reporting suspected fraud, replacing the previous requirement for a toll-free hotline. Lastly, it repeals certain outdated provisions and establishes that the act will take effect on September 1, 2025, contingent upon any necessary federal waivers or authorizations.

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