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HF 2779

Health care entities required to report information on ownership or control to the commissioner of health, annual public reports required, enforcement provided, penalties authorized, and money appropriated.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Kristin Bahner and 15 co-sponsors

Health care entities would must disclose ownership or control information to the Minnesota Commissioner of Health, with an annual public report for transparency and oversight.

Authors added Johnson, P., Falconer
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Bill Summary · HF 2779

Summary of HF 2779 (2025-2026) – Minnesota

Purpose and Intent

HF 2779 would require health care entities to report information about their ownership or control to the Minnesota Commissioner of Health. The bill establishes annual public reporting by these entities, outlines enforcement mechanisms, authorizes penalties for noncompliance, and appropriates funds to support the program. The overarching goal is to increase transparency of ownership and control in health care entities, enabling better oversight and accountability.

Key Provisions

  • Reporting Requirement: Health care entities must disclose information on ownership or control to the Minnesota Commissioner of Health. The bill defines what constitutes ownership or control and the type of information to be reported (e.g., individuals or entities with an ownership or controlling interest).

  • Annual Public Reports: The Commissioner of Health would maintain an annual public report detailing ownership and control information for covered health care entities. The public report aims to provide transparent visibility into who ultimately owns or controls health care providers and related entities.

  • Entities Covered: The bill targets health care entities operating within Minnesota. Specific definitions (e.g., hospitals, clinics, management services organizations, or other entities involved in health care delivery or financing) would be provided in the statute to determine which entities must report.

  • Enforcement and Penalties:

    • The measure grants enforcement authority to ensure compliance.
    • Penalties are authorized for entities that fail to report or provide inaccurate information. Penalty details (e.g., amount, assessment method, frequency) would be specified in the bill or administrative rules.

  • Money Appropriated: The bill includes an appropriation to support the administration of the reporting program, including staff, data processing, and public reporting infrastructure.

Who Is Affected

  • Health Care Entities: Entities required to report information on ownership or control. This includes entities involved in providing health care services and potentially related administrative structures.
  • Individuals with Ownership or Control: Persons or other entities holding an ownership stake or controlling interest in health care entities may be subject to disclosure requirements.
  • Commissioner of Health: Responsible for receiving reports, maintaining the public data, and issuing the annual public report.
  • Public: Receives access to the annual public report, increasing transparency into the ownership and control of health care providers.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduction and Referral: Introduced and referred to the Health Finance and Policy committee (as of 2025-04-02).
  • Author and Sponsor Activity: Multiple authors and a broad list of co-sponsors added between 2025 and 2026, indicating legislative interest and bipartisan engagement.
  • Implementation Timeline: Specific start dates for reporting requirements, deadlines for annual reports, and enforcement timelines would be defined in the bill. Typical provisions would set a reporting year aligning with fiscal or calendar year, with first public report following the initial reporting period.
  • Enforcement Effective Date: Penalties and enforcement provisions would become effective upon a defined effective date, with rules and penalties laid out in the enacted statute or subsequent administrative rules.

Additional Notes

  • The bill’s emphasis on ownership transparency aligns with broader state and federal initiatives to monitor corporate structures in health care, prevent conflicts of interest, and promote patient safety and public trust.
  • Details such as the exact definitions of ownership/control thresholds, scope of entities, reporting format, data privacy considerations, and penalty amounts are to be specified within the bill text or accompanying administrative rules.

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