Improving DATA in Public Health Act

This bill establishes standardized electronic data exchange requirements for public health reporting, directly affecting healthcare providers, laboratories, and state/local health departments. It mandates uniform formats for sharing case reports, lab results, vital statistics, and demographic data (including race, gender identity, disability status, and housing information) with the CDC. The bill creates a new advisory committee to guide implementation, requires minimizing reporting burdens, and allocates $10 million annually (2024-2026) to fund best practices for improving data collection quality and addressing health disparities. It also strengthens confidentiality protections for sensitive health information shared under the new system.