Section 126:25 – Data Collection.
126:25 Data Collection. – I. This subdivision establishes a system for the collection of health care data and for the disclosure of data consistent with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), 45 C.F.R. sections 160, 162, and 164, limited to public health activities, health care oversight, research, health care operations, […]
Section 126:26 – Repealed by 2019, 233:7, I, eff. July 12, 2019.
126:26 Repealed by 2019, 233:7, I, eff. July 12, 2019. –
Section 126:27 – Rulemaking.
126:27 Rulemaking. – The commissioner of health and human services shall adopt rules, pursuant to RSA 541-A, relative to: I. The types of data which each facility shall be required to file under RSA 126:25. II. The form in which data shall be filed under RSA 126:25. III. The times at which data shall […]
Section 126:28 – Availability of Data.
126:28 Availability of Data. – Notwithstanding any other provision of law, data collected under RSA 126:25 shall be made available: I. To the public upon request, provided that individual patients or health care practitioners shall not be directly or indirectly identifiable. II. To individuals or entities for research, public health, or health care operations […]
Section 126:24-a – Definitions.
126:24-a Definitions. – In this chapter: I. " Board " means the vital records privacy board for health-related research, established in RSA 126:24-e. II. " Commissioner " means the commissioner of the department of health and human services. III. " Department " means the department of health and human services. Source. 2003, 319:76. 2010, […]
Section 126:24-b – Intent.
126:24-b Intent. – The bureau of health statistics and data management within the department is designated the health statistics center of New Hampshire in accordance with Public Law 95-623 section V(c)(1). The bureau is authorized to coordinate and disseminate health-related information for the purposes of protecting public health while adhering to privacy requirements. In […]
Section 126:24-c – Access to Information From Vital Records for Public Health Purposes.
126:24-c Access to Information From Vital Records for Public Health Purposes. – The department shall have a direct and tangible interest in vital records data including personal identifiers. The secretary of state shall provide continuous electronic access to the department of the entire contents of the data files on a 24-hour, 7-day per week […]
Section 126:24-cc – Memorandum of Understanding.
126:24-cc Memorandum of Understanding. – The commissioner and secretary of state shall enter into a memorandum of understanding to address the role of each agency in maintaining the state’s vital records system. The memorandum shall facilitate a working relationship between the 2 agencies in meeting their respective responsibilities under this chapter and RSA 5-C. […]
Section 126:11 – Repealed by 1997, 325:22, IV, eff. Aug. 22, 1997.
126:11 Repealed by 1997, 325:22, IV, eff. Aug. 22, 1997. –
Section 126:12 – to 126:18 Repealed by 2003, 319:77, I, eff. July 1, 2003.
126:12 to 126:18 Repealed by 2003, 319:77, I, eff. July 1, 2003. –