§ 31-7-284. Public Disclosure; Updating of Data Base; Publication; Fees
Subject to the procedures specified in subsection (b) of Code Section 31-7-283, the department shall be authorized to disclose nonpatient-specific data required under this article. Dissemination of such data to the public shall be made in clear and understandable language and in such form as to facilitate appropriate planning and choices on the part of […]
§ 31-7-285. Confidentiality; Liability
Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, it shall not be unlawful for any entity which may be requested or required to provide data to the department under this article so to provide that information or for the department or its designees to provide such information as authorized or required by this article or […]
§ 31-7-280. Health Care Provider Annual Reports; Form
As used in this article, the term: “Department” means the Department of Community Health. “Health care provider” means any hospital or ambulatory surgical or obstetrical facility having a license or permit issued by the department under Article 1 of this chapter. “Indigent person” means any person having as a maximum allowable income level an amount […]
§ 31-7-281. Data System Established; Departmental Authority
The department shall be required to establish and operate a state-wide health care data system to collect, compile, analyze, and disseminate data collected pursuant to this article from health care providers and other specified entities. The department shall be authorized to execute contracts or establish written agreements for the purpose of avoiding duplication of data […]
§ 31-7-282. Collection and Submission of Data
The department shall be authorized to request, collect, or receive the collection and submission of data listed in subsection (c) of Code Section 31-7-280 from: Health care providers; The Department of Human Services; The Commissioner of Insurance; Reserved; Third-party payors; A nationally recognized health care accreditation body; and Other appropriate sources as determined by the […]
§ 31-7-283. Compilation and Dissemination of Information; Rules and Regulations
The department shall compile, direct the compilation of, and disseminate comparative information provided in the annual reports under Code Section 31-7-280 on a health care provider specific basis. Any data collected by the department may be included in department reports pursuant to this article as deemed appropriate to offer full information to the public. Prior […]