An Act Relating to: a onetime grant to establish an online dashboard of health care claims information, funding to support increased operational costs for the Wisconsin Health Information Organization, and making an appropriation. (FE)
Impact
If enacted, SB797 could significantly improve the ability of health care entities and the public to analyze and access claims data, which may improve decision-making processes related to healthcare policy and administration. This initiative is expected to facilitate better oversight and insights into healthcare usage, potentially leading to more efficient care delivery and cost management. The statutory framework established by this bill will set a precedent for the state’s ongoing efforts to enhance the infrastructure for healthcare data management.
Summary
Senate Bill 797 proposes a one-time grant of $600,000 to the Wisconsin Health Information Organization (WHIO) to establish an online dashboard that would provide access to health care claims information. The dashboard aims to enhance transparency and accessibility of healthcare data for stakeholders including policymakers, researchers, and the public. The bill also includes provisions for increased appropriations to support the operational costs of the WHIO, ensuring that the organization can effectively manage and maintain the new system.
Contention
Notably, the bill includes a contingency clause stating that should any other legislation related to mandatory participation in WHIO not pass in the 2025 legislative session, the provisions of SB797 would become void. This could lead to debates regarding the necessity and timing of this bill versus other potential legislation, indicating a concern over the prioritization of healthcare data initiatives within the broader legislative agenda.
Crossfiled
An Act Relating to: a onetime grant to establish an online dashboard of health care claims information, funding to support increased operational costs for the Wisconsin Health Information Organization, and making an appropriation. (FE)
A onetime grant to establish an online dashboard of health care claims information, funding to support increased operational costs for the Wisconsin Health Information Organization, and making an appropriation. (FE)
Requires the office of mental health to provide an informational notice to supportive housing tenants which contains information about a supportive housing tenant's rights as a tenant, information about their building and other related information.
Grants to WisconsinEye for the establishment of an endowment fund, creating the Office of the Public Affairs Network to administer a public affairs network in Wisconsin, and making an appropriation. (FE)
Grants to WisconsinEye for the establishment of an endowment fund, creating the Office of the Public Affairs Network to administer a public affairs network in Wisconsin, and making an appropriation. (FE)