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SB 797

Relating to: a onetime grant to establish an online dashboard of health care claims information, funding to support increased operational costs for the Wisconsin Health Information Organization, and making an appropriation. (FE)

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Mary Felzkowski and 1 co-sponsor

Wisconsin bill funds one-time dashboard creation and increased operational support for health care claims data transparency organization with fiscal appropriation.

Withdrawn from committee on Senate Organization and rereferred to joint committee on Finance pursuant to Senate Rule 46(2)(c)
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Bill Summary · SB 797

Legislative bill overview

SB 797 allocates one-time grant funding to create an online dashboard displaying health care claims information and provides additional operational funding for the Wisconsin Health Information Organization (WHIO). The bill includes a fiscal appropriation to support these initiatives.

Why is this important

Health care claims transparency can help consumers understand pricing, compare providers, and make informed medical decisions. Increased visibility into claims data may also assist policymakers and researchers in analyzing health care cost trends and system performance across Wisconsin.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost-benefit clarity: The fiscal estimate details and long-term sustainability of the dashboard beyond one-time funding are not specified in the bill summary, raising questions about ongoing maintenance costs
  • Data privacy and security: Publishing claims information online requires robust safeguards to protect patient privacy; the bill does not detail specific privacy protections or compliance mechanisms
  • WHIO operational scope: The bill increases WHIO's operational funding without clear performance metrics or accountability measures for how the organization will use additional resources

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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