HF 4079

as introduced - 85th Legislature (2007 - 2008) Posted on 12/15/2009 12:00am

A bill for an act
relating to health; appropriating money for a cost analysis on health care reform
plans.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1. new text begin APPROPRIATION.
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new text begin $300,000 is appropriated in fiscal year 2009 from the health care access fund to
the University of Minnesota for the Department of Public Health, Health Policy and
Management Division, to conduct an economic analysis of costs and benefits of various
health care reform plans.
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new text begin The analysis of each proposal should measure the impact on total public and private
health care spending in Minnesota that would result from each plan, including whether
there are savings or additional costs due to:
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new text begin (1) increased or reduced insurance, billing, underwriting, marketing, and other
administrative functions;
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new text begin (2) timely and appropriate use of medical care;
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new text begin (3) market-driven or negotiated prices on medical services and products, including
pharmaceuticals;
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new text begin (4) shortage or excess capacity of medical facilities and equipment;
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new text begin (5) savings or costs due to increased utilization, better health outcomes, increased
wellness due to prevention, early intervention, and health-promoting activities;
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new text begin (6) increases or decreases in administrative expenses and health care expenses
due to payment reforms;
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new text begin (7) increases or decreases in administrative expenses and health care expenses due
to coordination of care;
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new text begin (8) increases or decreases in upfront and long-term utilization due to access to
comprehensive medically necessary benefits, including dental care, mental health care,
prescription drugs, and other health care; and
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new text begin (9) nonhealth care impacts on state and local expenditures such as reduced
out-of-home placement or crime costs due to mental health or chemical dependency
coverage.
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