Subdivision 1. Access to data on licensee. When the board has probable cause to believe that a licensee's condition meets a ground listed in section 150A.08, subdivision 1, clause (4) or (8), it may, notwithstanding sections 13.384, 144.651, or any other law limiting access to medical data, obtain medical or health records on the licensee without the licensee's consent. The medical data may be requested from a provider, as defined in section 144.291, subdivision 2, paragraph (h), an insurance company, or a government agency. A provider, insurance company, or government agency shall comply with a written request of the board under this subdivision and is not liable in any action for damages for releasing the data requested by the board if the data are released under the written request, unless the information is false and the entity providing the information knew, or had reason to believe, the information was false.
Subd. 2. Access to data on patients. The board has access to medical records of a patient treated by a licensee under review if the patient signs a written consent permitting access. If the patient has not given consent, the licensee must delete data from which a patient may be identified before releasing medical records to the board.
Subd. 3. Data classification; release of certain health data not required. Information obtained under this section is classified as private data on individuals under chapter 13. Under this section, the commissioner of health is not required to release health data collected and maintained under section 13.3805, subdivision 2.
1992 c 559 art 1 s 6; 1996 c 440 art 1 s 39; 1999 c 227 s 22; 2007 c 147 art 10 s 15; 2009 c 159 s 57
Structure Minnesota Statutes
Section 150A.01 — Definitions.
Section 150A.02 — Board Of Dentistry.
Section 150A.03 — Officers; Salaries; Equipment And Supplies.
Section 150A.04 — Rules Of Board.
Section 150A.05 — Licensed Dental Practice.
Section 150A.055 — Administration Of Vaccines.
Section 150A.08 — Licensure And Registration Actions.
Section 150A.081 — Access To Medical Data.
Section 150A.09 — Licenses Or Registration Certificates.
Section 150A.10 — Allied Dental Personnel.
Section 150A.105 — Dental Therapist.
Section 150A.106 — Advanced Dental Therapist.
Section 150A.11 — Unlawful Acts.
Section 150A.12 — Violation And Defenses.
Section 150A.13 — Reporting Obligations.
Section 150A.21 — Removable Dental Prostheses; Owner Identification.
Section 150A.22 — Donated Dental Services.
Section 150A.24 — Definitions.
Section 150A.25 — Registration For Dental Laboratories.
Section 150A.26 — Work Order Required.
Section 150A.27 — Material Content Notice.
Section 150A.28 — Prohibition Against The Use Of A Nonregistered Dental Laboratory.