The bill amends RCW 48.43.800 to enhance the reporting requirements for health carriers regarding primary care expenditures. It mandates that health carriers must annually report their primary care spending for the previous calendar year and anticipated spending for the upcoming calendar years. The commissioner is granted the authority to determine the form and content of these reports, ensuring that they align with definitions and targets for primary care expenditures established under RCW 70.390.080. Additionally, the bill emphasizes the importance of considering existing reporting systems used by the healthcare authority for medical assistance and employee benefits coverage.

Furthermore, the bill establishes that the primary care expenditure reports submitted by health carriers will be considered public information, promoting transparency in healthcare spending. This legislative change aims to improve oversight and accountability in primary care funding, ultimately benefiting the healthcare system and its stakeholders.

Statutes affected:
Original Bill: 48.43.800
Bill as Passed Legislature: 48.43.800
Session Law: 48.43.800