SF2939 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Health care entities reporting information on ownership or control to the commissioner of health requirement provision, penalties authorization, and appropriation
Related bill: HF2779
AI Generated Summary
Purpose of the Bill
The bill is designed to enhance transparency in the healthcare sector by requiring healthcare entities to report detailed information about their ownership and control structures. This will enable better oversight and public access to information about healthcare organizations, aiming to improve accountability and understanding of healthcare market dynamics.
Main Provisions
- Reporting Requirements: Healthcare entities must report their ownership, control, and organizational structures to the Minnesota Commissioner of Health. This includes details like legal names, business addresses, identification numbers, and the names of significant equity investors.
- Public Reports: The Commissioner of Health must annually publish a report containing information on health care entities, including ownership changes and potential consolidation trends within the sector.
- Exemptions: Certain small independent provider organizations and entities already covered in other reports may be exempt from some reporting requirements.
- Consolidation of Reporting: Efforts will be made to minimize duplicative reporting through consolidation of existing reporting requirements with those of new regulations.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- New Oversight Chapter: The bill proposes creating Minnesota Statutes Chapter 145E, dedicated to the reporting and oversight of healthcare entities.
- Enforcement and Penalties: Introduces civil penalties for non-compliance, including fines for failing to submit required reports or for submitting false information. The penalty can reach up to $500,000 for certain health care entities.
- Audit Authority: The Commissioner of Health is given authority to audit healthcare entities to ensure compliance with the new reporting requirements.
- Rulemaking and Fees: The Commissioner can adopt rules necessary for implementing the bill's mandates and establish reporting fees to cover oversight costs.
Relevant Terms
healthcare transparency, ownership reporting, healthcare entity, Commissioner of Health, public report, healthcare oversight, civil penalties, audit authority, Minnesota Statutes Chapter 145E, health care entity compliance, significant equity investor, horizontal consolidation, vertical consolidation.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 23, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
| March 23, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Referred to | Health and Human Services |
| April 09, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Authors added |
Citations
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