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This resolution creates a House Study Committee on Healthcare Quality and Reporting, composed of nine members (five legislative and four non-legislative representatives) appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives. The committee will include representatives from the Georgia Department of Community Health, a statewide healthcare data initiative, a healthcare data analyst, and a Medicaid care management organization. The committee's primary purpose is to study and evaluate healthcare reporting systems, focusing on improving healthcare quality, cost, and accessibility in Georgia. Key objectives include assessing the impact of healthcare reporting on Medicaid organizations, examining data integration between clinical and claims records, investigating best practices for implementation, and ensuring compliance with regulations like HIPAA. The committee is authorized to conduct meetings, receive allowances and expenses, and will be required to file a report with findings and potential legislative recommendations by December 1, 2025. Legislative members will receive standard allowances, while state officials and employees may be reimbursed for expenses, and non-state members will receive a daily expense allowance. The resolution aims to comprehensively review and potentially improve healthcare reporting mechanisms in the state.

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https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70856