Health DATA Act of 2023

The Health DATA Act of 2023 requires group health plans (like employer-sponsored insurance) and their service providers (such as pharmacy benefit managers and healthcare networks) to allow plan managers to audit de-identified claims data without unreasonable restrictions. It bans contracts that delay audits, limit data access, or hide pricing terms, and imposes $10,000 daily penalties for violations. Health plans must annually attest to compliance, confirming data is accessible and no "gag clauses" restrict audits. The bill directly affects health plan managers, providers, and service entities by mandating transparent data access for fiduciary oversight. It focuses on concrete policy changes to ensure health plan data remains accessible for cost and quality oversight.