In carrying out its duties under AS 18.23.300, the department shall
(1) in accordance with federal recommendations, determine the manner in which the system is developed and operated;
(2) provide oversight and technical assistance needed for planning and implementing the system;
(3) authorize and facilitate applications for available federal funding for planning and implementing the system;
(4) ensure compliance with applicable federal and state health information policies and standards;
(5) ensure compliance with federal and state law and standards that safeguard the privacy and security of health information;
(6) ensure that the health information exchange system becomes self-sustaining through a combination of user fees and other private and public funding sources.
Structure Alaska Statutes
Title 18. Health, Safety, Housing, Human Rights, and Public Defender
Chapter 23. Health Care Services Information and Review Organizations
Article 3. Electronic Health Information Exchange System.
Sec. 18.23.300. Creation of health information exchange system.
Sec. 18.23.305. Department; duties.
Sec. 18.23.310. Confidentiality and security of information.
Sec. 18.23.315. Health information exchange system report to the legislature.