Medical assistance program integrity requirements modified; commissioner directed to create a medical assistance program integrity advisory board; provider enrollment standards, modernization, and program integrity interventions recommendations required; and money appropriated.

This bill strengthens oversight and enforcement measures for Minnesota's medical assistance program by requiring the state commissioner to establish an advisory board focused on program integrity. It directs the commissioner to develop recommendations for updating provider enrollment standards, modernizing integrity systems, and implementing new interventions to prevent fraud and abuse. The legislation also expands the commissioner's authority to impose sanctions, including suspending payments or terminating program participation, without requiring a criminal conviction for certain violations. Additionally, the bill mandates regular audits and reporting to ensure accountability while appropriating funds to support these enforcement activities.