§ 5-37.7-6. Regional health information organization.
The RHIO shall, subject to and consistent with department regulations and contractual obligations it has with the state, be responsible for implementing recognized national standards for interoperability and all administrative, operational, and financial functions to support the HIE, including, but not limited to, implementing and enforcing policies for receiving, retaining, safeguarding, and disclosing confidential healthcare information as required by this chapter. The RHIO is deemed to be the steward of the confidential healthcare information for which it has administrative responsibility.
History of Section.P.L. 2008, ch. 171, § 2; P.L. 2008, ch. 466, § 2; P.L. 2021, ch. 362, § 1, effective July 12, 2021; P.L. 2021, ch. 364, § 1, effective July 12, 2021.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 5 - Businesses and Professions
Chapter 5-37.7 - Rhode Island Health Information Exchange Act of 2008
Section 5-37.7-1. - Short title.
Section 5-37.7-2. - Statement of purpose.
Section 5-37.7-3. - Definitions.
Section 5-37.7-4. - Use of the health information exchange.
Section 5-37.7-5. - Regulatory oversight.
Section 5-37.7-6. - Regional health information organization.
Section 5-37.7-7. - Disclosure.
Section 5-37.7-9. - Secondary disclosure.
Section 5-37.7-10. - Patient’s rights.
Section 5-37.7-11. - Immunity.
Section 5-37.7-12. - Reconciliation with other authorities.
Section 5-37.7-13. - Penalties — Attorney’s fees for violations.