HB 2572-S - DIGEST
(SUBSTITUTED FOR - SEE 2ND SUB)

Finds that the state has an unprecedented opportunity to implement a five-year state health care innovation plan developed through the center for medicare and medicaid innovation state innovation model program.

Declares an intent to facilitate the implementation of the state health care innovation plan by: (1) Establishing an all-payer claims database that improves transparency for patients, providers, hospitals, and purchasers;

(2) Developing standard statewide performance and quality measures to inform purchasing and set benchmarks;

(3) Supporting the initiatives of regional collaboratives to achieve healthy communities and populations, improve health care quality, and lower costs;

(4) Disseminating evidence-based training, tools, and other resources to providers and hospitals; and

(5) Supporting integration of services for physical health, behavioral health, and substance use by restructuring medicaid procurement.