Sec. 7. The state department may release confidential information obtained under this chapter concerning individual chronic disease patients to the following:
(1) The chronic disease registry of another state if the following conditions are met:
(A) The other state has entered into a reciprocal agreement with the state department.
(B) The reciprocal agreement under clause (A) states that information that identifies a patient will not be released to any other person without the written consent of the patient.
(2) Physicians and local health officers for diagnostic and treatment purposes if the following conditions are met:
(A) The patient's attending physician gives oral or written consent to the release of the information.
(B) The patient gives written consent by completing a confidential medical release form.
(3) The office of Medicaid policy and planning for purposes related to administering the state Medicaid plan.
As added by P.L.212-2003, SEC.3.
Structure Indiana Code
Chapter 6. Chronic Disease Registry
16-38-6-2. Establishment of Chronic Disease Registry
16-38-6-3. Using Information Compiled by Public or Private Entities for Registry
16-38-6-5. Confidential Information
16-38-6-6. Access to Confidential Information
16-38-6-7. Releasing Confidential Information