FL S1258

Renames the Florida Center for Health Information and Policy Analysis to the Florida Health Information Transparency Initiative, shifting focus to promoting accessibility and transparency of state-collected health data.

Streamlines required health data to include licensed health professionals and facilities, health resource utilization, Medicaid claims and payor data, insurance coverage information, and quality/regulatory measures.

Authorizes the Agency for Health Care Administration to contract with vendors to develop new data dissemination methods and makes state-collected data available in electronic formats while ensuring vendors do not restrict consumer access.

Allows the agency to apply for and accept grants, gifts, and other payments from public or private entities to fund health information initiatives.

Abolishes the State Consumer Health Information and Policy Advisory Council and removes previous requirements for widespread data dissemination and technical assistance to health planning organizations.