§6907. Confidential records
Except as provided in subsections 1, 2 and 3, information obtained by Dirigo Health under this chapter is a public record within the meaning of Title 1, chapter 13, subchapter 1. [PL 2005, c. 615, §2 (AMD).]
1. Financial information. Any personally identifiable financial information, supporting data or tax return of any person obtained by Dirigo Health under this chapter is confidential and not open to public inspection.
[PL 2003, c. 469, Pt. A, §8 (NEW).]
2. Health information. Health information obtained by Dirigo Health under this chapter that is covered by the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, Public Law 104-191, 110 Stat. 1936 or information covered by chapter 24 or Title 22, section 1711-C is confidential and not open to public inspection.
[PL 2003, c. 469, Pt. A, §8 (NEW).]
3. Practitioner-specific quality data. The confidentiality of practitioner-specific quality data is determined according to this subsection.
A. Practitioner-specific quality data is confidential and may not be disclosed by the Maine Quality Forum prior to a determination of accuracy and completeness made under paragraph B. [PL 2005, c. 615, §3 (NEW).]
B. Practitioner-specific quality data is not confidential after a determination of its accuracy and completeness is made by the Director of the Maine Quality Forum or a designee. [PL 2005, c. 615, §3 (NEW).]
[PL 2005, c. 615, §3 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 469, §A8 (NEW). PL 2005, c. 615, §§2,3 (AMD).
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