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25-43-810. Definitions.
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25-43-810. Definitions.
As used in this section and §§ 25-43-809, 25-43-811, and 25-43-812:
(1) “Agency” means any agency, board, commission, public instrumentality, political subdivision, or any of the foregoing entities acting on behalf of the State of Arkansas that store, gather, or generate health information;
(2) “Deidentified” means the same as the meaning under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, Pub. L. No. 104-191;
(3) “Health information” means any information, whether oral or recorded in any form or medium, that:
(A) Is created or received by:
(i) A provider of health care;
(ii) A health plan;
(iii) A public health authority;
(iv) An employer;
(v) A health insurer;
(vi) A school or university; or
(vii) A healthcare clearinghouse; and
(B) Relates to the:
(i) Past, present, or future physical or mental health or condition of an individual;
(ii) Provision of health care to an individual; or
(iii) Past, present, or future payment for the provision of health care to an individual;
(4) “Health information exchange” means the electronic movement of health-related information among organizations according to nationally recognized standards;
(5) “Health information technology” means the application of information processing involving both computer hardware and software and other technology devices that deal with the storage, retrieval, sharing, and use of healthcare information, data, and knowledge for communication and decision-making;
(6) “Identified” means the same as the meaning under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, Pub. L. No. 104-191;
(7) “Nonprofit corporation” means a corporation in which no part of the income is distributable to its members, directors, or offi
Source: Arkansas Code — historical release 78 (November 6, 2020) · 25-43-810
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25-43-810. Definitions.
As used in this section and §§ 25-43-809, 25-43-811, and 25-43-812:
(1) “Agency” means any agency, board, commission, public instrumentality, political subdivision, or any of the foregoing entities acting on behalf of the State of Arkansas that store, gather, or generate health information;
(2) “Deidentified” means the same as the meaning under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, Pub. L. No. 104-191;
(3) “Health information” means any information, whether oral or recorded in any form or medium, that:
(A) Is created or received by:
(i) A provider of health care;
(ii) A health plan;
(iii) A public health authority;
(iv) An employer;
(v) A health insurer;
(vi) A school or university; or
(vii) A healthcare clearinghouse; and
(B) Relates to the:
(i) Past, present, or future physical or mental health or condition of an individual;
(ii) Provision of health care to an individual; or
(iii) Past, present, or future payment for the provision of health care to an individual;
(4) “Health information exchange” means the electronic movement of health-related information among organizations according to nationally recognized standards;
(5) “Health information technology” means the application of information processing involving both computer hardware and software and other technology devices that deal with the storage, retrieval, sharing, and use of healthcare information, data, and knowledge for communication and decision-making;
(6) “Identified” means the same as the meaning under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, Pub. L. No. 104-191;
(7) “Nonprofit corporation” means a corporation in which no part of the income is distributable to its members, directors, or officers as under the Arkansas Nonprofit Corporation Act of 1993, § 4-33-101 et seq.; and
(8) “State Health Alliance for Records Exchange” means the entity responsible for the processes and procedures that enable the electronic exchange of interoperable health information in Arkansas.
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25-43-809. Office of Health Information Technology — Creation — Purpose — Policy.
(a) The Office of Health Information Technology is created within the Department of Health.
(b) The coordination of health information technology activities throughout Arkansas by the Office of Health Information Technology is necessary to obtain the maximum potential value from the investment of federal and state resources to increase the use of health information technology.
(c) The exchange of health information made possible by the State Health Alliance for Records Exchange can improve the quality of health of Arkansas citizens by reducing the potential for medical errors, reducing the incidence of redundant tests and procedures, improving patient safety, and making the delivery of healthcare services more efficient and affordable.
(d) The office and the State Health Alliance for Records Exchange shall respect and safeguard each person's privacy interests in his or her health and medical information.
(e) The office is authorized to transfer the State Health Alliance for Records Exchange to a nonprofit corporation.
Source: Arkansas Code — historical release 78 (November 6, 2020) · 25-43-809
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25-43-811. Duties and responsibilities of Office of Health Information Technology.
(a) The Office of Health Information Technology shall coordinate the health information technology initiatives of the state with relevant executive branch agencies, including without limitation state boards, commissions, nonprofit corporations, and institutions of higher education.
(b) The Office of Health Information Technology Coordinator shall be selected and serve in a manner prescribed by the Secretary of the Department of Health.
(c) The office shall:
(1) Assure the effective coordination and collaboration of health information technology planning, development, implementation, and financing;
(2) Review all health information technology-related grant applications before submission to funding entities;
(3) Accept, receive, retain, disburse, and administer any state special or general revenue funds or federal funds specifically appropriated for health information technology;
(4) Make contracts and execute all instruments necessary or convenient for carrying out its business;
(5) Recommend to the State Board of Health regarding rules necessary to carry out the policies and objectives of this chapter;
(6) Plan, establish, and operate the State Health Alliance for Records Exchange until the time when the operational responsibility and authority for the State Health Alliance for Records Exchange is transferred to a nonprofit corporation; and
(7)(A) Establish reasonable fees or charges for the use of the State Health Alliance for Records Exchange to fund the operational costs of the State Health Alliance for Records Exchange and the office.
(B) Fees or charges established under subdivision (c)(7)(A) of this section shall be set with the input and guidance of the users
Source: Arkansas Code — historical release 78 (November 6, 2020) · 25-43-811
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25-43-812. State Health Alliance for Records Exchange — Duties.
(a) The State Health Alliance for Records Exchange shall:
(1) Serve as the official health information exchange for the State of Arkansas;
(2) Be organized for the purpose of improving the health of Arkansans by:
(A) Promoting efficient and effective communication among multiple healthcare providers, including without limitation hospitals, physicians, payers, employers, pharmacies, laboratories, and other healthcare entities;
(B) Creating efficiencies in healthcare costs by eliminating redundancy in data capture and storage and reducing administrative, billing, and data collection costs;
(C) Creating the ability to monitor community health status; and
(D) Providing reliable information to healthcare consumers and purchasers regarding the quality and cost-effectiveness of health care, health plans, and healthcare providers;
(3) Until a nonprofit corporation operates the State Health Alliance for Records Exchange, the State Health Alliance for Records Exchange shall be established and operated by the Office of Health Information Technology with the advice of the Health Information Exchange Council, consisting of the following members appointed by the Secretary of the Department of Health:
(A) The Office of Health Information Technology Coordinator;
(B) A representative of the Department of Finance and Administration;
(C) A representative of the Department of Human Services;
(D) A representative of the Division of Information Systems;
(E) A representative of the health insurance industry;
(F) A representative of the Arkansas Foundation for Medical Care, Inc.;
(G) A representative of the Arkansas Hospital Association, Inc.;
(H) A representative of the Arkansas Medical Society, In
Source: Arkansas Code — historical release 78 (November 6, 2020) · 25-43-812
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4-33-101. Short title.
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Arkansas Nonprofit Corporation Act of 1993”.
Source: Arkansas Code — historical release 78 (November 6, 2020) · 4-33-101
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