Bill 630: The Public Health Care Transparency and Accountability Act

This bill directly affects private companies that deliver health services on behalf of the Saskatchewan government — think travel nursing agencies, private surgical clinics, diagnostic labs, addiction treatment providers, long-term care operators, and firms involved in P3 hospital or facility projects. These businesses will have their contract details — including total value, payment structures, staffing rates, and performance standards — published in a public online registry within 30 days of signing. Larger operators with contracts over $10 million will face mandatory independent audits by the Provincial Auditor examining cost, patient outcomes, and impacts on public-sector recruitment. While redactions are allowed for genuine commercial harm, the bill explicitly prohibits hiding pricing, staffing rates, or liability terms — meaning businesses accustomed to keeping contract terms confidential will need to adjust how they negotiate and structure agreements with government.