STATEHOUSE (Oct. 2, 2024) – Area legislators encourage Hoosiers to take advantage of a new state website to compare health care prices and quality.
In 2020, state lawmakers passed a law establishing the newly launched Indiana All Payer Claims Database, which is overseen by the Indiana Department of Insurance, to help increase transparency in health care costs. The website collects insurance claims data from public and private health care payers to track the cost, utilization and quality of health care across the state.
"Whether it's an emergency or a routine check-up, no one should be blindsided when the bill comes," said State Rep. Robb Greene (R-Shelbyville). "This new tool will promote transparency and help Hoosiers decide what providers are right for them."
State Rep. Michelle Davis (R-Whiteland) said the APCD lets Hoosiers search what other patients have paid for common procedures across regions, providers and insurance plans. Additionally, the database includes a list of health care providers that perform services within certain distances from a zip code, the average out-of-pocket costs for a service and the quality rating for that facility. For example, Hoosiers needing a knee replacement can select their insurance, procedure and zip code on the database to view a list of nearby health care providers that perform the service, the quality rating for that facility and the average out-of-pocket cost.
"Transparency is key to empowering patients," Davis said. "By making health care costs and quality ratings easily accessible, we're giving Hoosiers the knowledge they need to take control of their health care choices and budgets."
According to State Rep. Craig Haggard (R-Mooresville), the goals of the database are to inform Hoosiers seeking medical care, identify state health care needs, support health care policy, and improve the quality and affordability of health care in the state.
"With this online resource, we're providing Hoosiers a simple and effective way to compare medical costs and services," Haggard said. "It ensures they're able to find the right care without unnecessary financial strain."
State Rep. Peggy Mayfield (R-Martinsville) said information collected by the APCD complies with the security standards outlined in the U.S. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act also known as HIPAA and the U.S. Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act. Onpoint Health Data, the Indiana APCD administrator, is also certified by HITRUST, an industry-leading standard in health data security that uses both federal and state security requirements.
"Knowledge is power, especially when it comes to health care," Mayfield said. "This new tool gives Hoosiers a way to plan for their medical needs, compare providers and make informed choices that align with their budgets and health care goals."
Hoosiers can visit apcd.idoi.in.gov to compare health care prices and quality, and find out more information. Questions and suggestions for the current or future reports and dashboards can be submitted by email at apcd@idoi.in.gov.
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State Rep. Michelle Davis (R-Whiteland) represents House District 58,
which includes a portion of Johnson County.
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State Rep. Robb Greene (R-Shelbyville) represents House District 47,
which includes portions of Johnson and Shelby counties.
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State Rep. Craig Haggard (R-Mooresville) represents House District 57,
which includes portions of Hendricks, Johnson and Morgan counties.
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State Rep. Peggy Mayfield (R-Martinsville) represents House District 60,
which includes portions of Johnson, Morgan and Monroe counties.
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