§ 5-37.7-9. Secondary disclosure.
Any confidential healthcare information obtained by a provider participant pursuant to this chapter may be further disclosed by such provider participant with or without authorization of the patient participant to the same extent that such information may be disclosed pursuant to existing state and federal law, without regard to the source of the information.
History of Section.P.L. 2008, ch. 171, § 2; P.L. 2008, ch. 466, § 2.
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.