Sec. 7. (a) Health care quality indicator data and other information collected under this chapter, or resulting from the program, from which the identity of a person, including:
(1) an individual;
(2) a health coverage provider; or
(3) a health care provider;
may be ascertained is confidential and, unless otherwise specified under state or federal law, may not be released to any person without the written consent of the identified person.
(b) Communications, including printed documents, by:
(1) an employee;
(2) an officer;
(3) a governing board member; or
(4) an agent;
of a hospital (licensed under IC 16-21) for the purpose of collecting, identifying, reviewing, or producing data for a health care quality indicator data program under this chapter are confidential.
As added by P.L.95-2005, SEC.5.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 40. Other Reporting Requirements
Chapter 4. Health Care Quality Indicator Data Program
16-40-4-1. "Health Care Quality Indicator Data"
16-40-4-2. "Health Coverage Provider"
16-40-4-4. Development of Program Plan
16-40-4-5. Authorization to Develop and Implement Program
16-40-4-6. Compliance With Data Collection Requirements
16-40-4-7. Confidentiality of Information
16-40-4-8. Confidentiality of Financial Information
16-40-4-10. Records Confidential Under Chapter Remain Confidential After Chapter Expires