MN HF801

Classifies managed care and county-based purchasing plans as government entities under the Data Practices Act for purposes of administrative spending and provider payment data they submit to the commissioner.

Requires managed care plans and county-based purchasing plans to annually report administrative spending data to the commissioner of health consistent with established guidelines and standards.

Mandates annual reporting of provider reimbursement rates, including payment amounts to health care providers, aggregate data by inpatient/outpatient categories, and methodology for establishing rates.

Directs the commissioner to analyze reported data and provide annual reports to the legislature beginning December 15, 2010, including information on payments to physicians, physician extenders, and hospitals.

Data submitted under these requirements designated as nonpublic data under Minnesota's Data Practices Act; both sections effective July 1, 2011.