Ind. Code § 27-1-44.6-1 "Administrator"
Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "administrator" has the meaning in IC 27-1-44.5-0.2.
As added by P.L.195-2021, SEC.12.
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in effectInd. Code § 27-1-44.6-2 "Advisory board"
Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "advisory board" refers to the all payer claims data base advisory board established under section 5 of this chapter.
As added by P.L.195-2021, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 27-1-44.6-3 "Data base"
Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "data base" refers to the all payer claims data base established under IC 27-1-44.5.
As added by P.L.195-2021, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 27-1-44.6-4 "Executive director"
Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "executive director" has the meaning in IC 27-1-44.5-1.2.
As added by P.L.195-2021, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 27-1-44.6-5 Establishment of all payer claims data base advisory board
Sec. 5. The all payer claims data base advisory board is established to:
(1) provide executive director candidate recommendations to the department for consideration. A candidate may only be considered if the candidate:
(A) has subject matter expertise in setting up an all payer claims data base; and
(B) is not affiliated with the administrator;
(2) advise the executive director and administrator in the administration of the all payer claims data base under IC 27-1-44.5; and
(3) ensure the integrity, security, and privacy of the all payer claims data base's operations.
As added by P.L.195-2021, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 27-1-44.6-6 Membership
Sec. 6. (a) The advisory board consists of the following:
(1) The executive director of the all payer claims data base operated under IC 27-1-44.5.
(2) The following members, appointed by the governor:
(A) One (1) individual representing the Indiana Hospital Association.
(B) One (1) individual who is a physician or surgeon and is not employed by or contracted to predominantly provide health care services at a hospital licensed under IC 16-21-2 or a hospital system.
(C) One (1) individual representing a small employer that purchases a group health plan for its employees.
(D) One (1) individual representing a large employer that purchases a group health plan for its employees.
(E) One (1) individual representing a self-insured employer.
(F) One (1) individual from a firm that processes claims for health plans.
(G) One (1) individual representing a domestic insurance company that issues policies of accident and sickness insurance (as defined in IC 27-8-5-1).
(H) One (1) individual representing pharmacists or an affiliate society.
(3) The nonvoting advisory members described in subsection (b).
Individuals appointed to represent an employer under subdivision (2)(C) through (2)(E) may not represent an employer who is a health care facility or provider or a supplier or broker of health plans.
(b) The following are nonvoting advisory members of the advisory board:
(1) The commissioner of the department of insurance or a designee of the commissioner.
(2) The secretary of family and social services or a designee of the secretary.
(3) The commissioner of the Indiana department of health or a designee of the commissioner.
(4) Two (2) members of the senate, who may not be members of the same political party, appointed by the president pro tempore of the senate with the advice of the minority leader of the senate.
(5) Two (2) members of the house of representatives, who may not be members of the same political party, appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives with the advice of the minority leader of the house of representatives.
As added by P.L.195-2021, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.56-2023, SEC.243; P.L.42-2024, SEC.147.
Ind. Code § 27-1-44.6-7 Terms; vacancies
Sec. 7. (a) Members appointed by the governor serve a four (4) year term that expires June 30, 2025, and each fourth year thereafter. Members may be reappointed to successive terms.
(b) Subject to subsection (d), the executive director is a permanent member of the advisory board.
(c) Each appointed member serves until the member's successor is appointed and qualified. A vacancy must be filled by the appropriate appointing authority. A member appointed to fill a vacancy serves for the unexpired term of the member's predecessor.
(d) A member may be removed from the advisory board for good cause by the member's appointing authority.
As added by P.L.195-2021, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.137-2021, SEC.32; P.L.42-2024, SEC.148.
Ind. Code § 27-1-44.6-8 Meetings; quorum
Sec. 8. The advisory board must meet at least two (2) times per calendar year at the call of the executive director. A majority of the members of the advisory board constitutes a quorum.
As added by P.L.195-2021, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.42-2024, SEC.149.
Ind. Code § 27-1-44.6-9 Reimbursement; per diem
Sec. 9. (a) Each member of the advisory board who is not a state employee is entitled to the minimum financial compensation per diem provided by IC 4-10-11-2.1(b). Such a member is also entitled to reimbursement for mileage, traveling expenses, and other expenses actually incurred in connection with the member's duties, as provided in the state travel policies and procedures established by the Indiana department of administration and approved by the budget agency.
(b) Each member of the advisory board who is a state employee is entitled to reimbursement for traveling expenses and other expenses actually incurred in connection with the member's duties, as provided in the state travel policies and procedures established by the Indiana department of administration and approved by the budget agency.
(c) Amounts paid under subsection (a) or (b) must be paid from money appropriated to the department of insurance for the total operating expense of the all payer claims data base.
(d) Each member of the advisory board who is a member of the general assembly is entitled to receive the same per diem, mileage, and travel allowances paid to legislative members of interim study committees established by the legislative council. Per diem, mileage, and travel allowances paid under this subsection shall be paid from appropriations made to the legislative council or the legislative services agency.
(e) Membership on the advisory board does not constitute the holding of a public office.
As added by P.L.195-2021, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.42-2024, SEC.150.
Ind. Code § 27-1-44.6-10 Duties of advisory board
Sec. 10. (a) The advisory board may make recommendations to the executive director and administrator regarding the data base that:
(1) include specific strategies to measure and collect data related to health care safety and quality, utilization, health outcomes, and cost;
(2) focus on data elements that foster quality improvement and peer group comparisons;
(3) facilitate value based, cost effective purchasing of health care services by public and private purchasers and consumers;
(4) result in usable and comparable information that allows public and private health care purchasers, consumers, and data analysts to identify and compare health plans, health insurers, health care facilities, and health care providers regarding the provision of safe, cost effective, high quality health care services;
(5) use and build upon existing data collection standards and methods to establish and maintain the data base in a cost effective and efficient manner;
(6) are designed to measure the following performance domains:
(A) safety;
(B) timeliness;
(C) effectiveness;
(D) efficiency;
(E) equity; and
(F) patient centeredness;
(7) incorporate and utilize claims, eligibility, and other publicly available data to the extent it is the most cost effective method of collecting data to minimize the cost and administrative burden on data sources;
(8) include recommendations about whether to include data on the uninsured;
(9) discuss the harmonization of the data base with other state, regional, and federal efforts concerning all payer claims data bases;
(10) discuss the harmonization of the data base with federal legislation concerning all payer claims data bases;
(11) discuss a limit on the number of times the executive director and administrator may require submission of the required data elements;
(12) discuss a limit on the number of times the executive director and administrator may change the required data elements for submission in a calendar year considering administrative costs, resources, and time required to fulfill the requests;
(13) discuss compliance with the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (42 U.S.C. 201 et seq.), as amended, and other proprietary information related to collection and release of data;
(14) discuss comparing Indiana's health insurance premium rates, Medicaid reimbursement rates, and Medicare reimbursement rates with all other states; and
(15) discuss auditing and comparing Indiana's health insurance reimbursement claim denials with all other states.
(b) The advisory board shall make recommendations to the executive director regarding how the ongoing oversight of the operations of the data base should function, including where the data base should be housed.
(c) Any recommendations or actions by the advisory board are subject to the approval of the commissioner.
As added by P.L.195-2021, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.203-2023, SEC.20.
Ind. Code § 27-1-44.6-11 Staff support
Sec. 11. The department of insurance shall provide staff support to the advisory board.
As added by P.L.42-2024, SEC.151.
Ind. Code § 27-1-44.6-12 Reporting requirement
Sec. 12. On or before July 1, 2027, and July 1 biennially thereafter, the advisory board shall submit a report to the executive director of the legislative services agency, in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6, for review by the interim committee on government in accordance with IC 1-1-15.5-4 and IC 2-5-1.3-13(g). The report shall describe:
(1) official action taken; and
(2) actionable items considered;
by the advisory board during the preceding two (2) years.
As added by P.L.161-2025, SEC.29.
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