MN SF1809

Removes requirement for commissioner of health to develop implementation plan for evidence-based strategies from statewide health improvement program as part of hospital community benefit programs and health maintenance organization collaboration plans by July 1, 2012.

Eliminates deadlines for completing development of tools to improve health care costs and quality outcomes and removes reporting requirements to legislative committees about delays in establishing scientific validity of peer grouping results.

Expands advisory committee role in provider peer grouping system to include representatives from providers, health plans, consumers, employers, and academic researchers meeting at least three times annually to consult on system development and administration.

Modifies data release requirements by allowing commissioner to publicly release summary data without provider identification and provider-identified analyses only if results meet validity thresholds and providers receive 120 days advance notice for review and appeal opportunities.

Changes language from mandatory "shall" to discretionary "may" for use of peer grouping information by state employee group insurance program, political subdivisions, health plan companies, and human services commissioner in developing provider-differentiated products and payment systems.