Assembly Bill 801 aims to enhance the collection and reporting of health care claims information in Wisconsin by mandating participation in the Wisconsin Health Information Organization (WHIO). The bill requires WHIO to actively request health care claims data from insurers and administrators, who are also obligated to submit this information. This change replaces the previous permissive language with mandatory requirements, ensuring that data is collected in a uniform format and reported in a manner that is accessible to the public. Additionally, the bill establishes that WHIO has the exclusive right to use and charge for data compilations and services based on the information it collects.

The bill also repeals certain existing requirements related to the management of patient-identifiable data and imposes new general obligations on WHIO to ensure data security and privacy compliance. It allows for the sharing of data for health care operations, research, and public health purposes, provided that specific criteria are met. Furthermore, the bill enables the Secretary of Health Services to appoint an advisory committee to assist in the development of an all-payer claims database dashboard. Overall, Assembly Bill 801 seeks to improve transparency and efficiency in health care data management in Wisconsin.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 153.05(1)(c), 153.05, 153.05(3)(c), 153.05(5)(c), 153.05(8)(c), 153.455(4), 153.455, 153.50(1)(b)1.(intro.), 153.50, 153.50(1)(b)2