MO SB1044

Department of Health and Senior Services must create a request for proposal by September 15, 2010, for a consumer health information portal designated as Missouri's official cost and quality health data website

Vendors must submit plans to collect, compile, and analyze publicly available health care outcome data from state and federal agencies, including Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services data

Portal must allow consumers to conduct interactive searches comparing health care services and health plans, with guidance on data usage and explanations for provider variations

Vendors must ensure de-identification and encryption of all data to comply with HIPAA and other state and federal privacy laws, and seek stakeholder input on fair data reporting

Competitive bidding process must be at no cost to the state with vendor closing by November 15, 2010, vendor selection by December 31, 2010, and website launch by March 15, 2011