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This bill extends and clarifies the North Carolina Primary Care Payment Reform Task Force by expanding its duration and responsibilities. The Task Force, established within the Department of Health and Human Services, is now charged with collecting and compiling healthcare spending data on primary care services while ensuring compliance with HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act). The bill requires the Task Force to develop a comprehensive data security plan that includes guidelines for data access, privacy standards, security audits, breach procedures, and data protection protocols. The Task Force must submit reports to legislative oversight committees by April 1, 2024, and April 1, 2026, detailing findings and recommendations with actionable steps for improving primary care services. Additionally, the bill specifies that the collected data is not considered a public record and extends the Task Force's operational timeline from May 1, 2024, to December 31, 2026. The legislation aims to evaluate and potentially reform primary care payment systems across Medicaid, the State Health Plan, and commercial insurance markets by studying current spending, provider supply, and payment models in North Carolina and other states.

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https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/H629