1 Del. Admin. Code § 101-1.0
Current through Reigster Vol. 28, No. 6, December 1, 2024
Section 101-1.0 - Purpose and Authority1.1 The Delaware Health Information Network ("DHIN") is the sole sanctioned provider of health information exchange services in the State of Delaware. In carrying out this role, among other things authorized by its enabling legislation and Board of Directors, DHIN serves as a primary mechanism for delivering laboratory results and medical information to providers and other authorized entities and individuals throughout the State. DHIN makes clinical information available to patients, their providers, and others permitted by relevant state and federal law - such as health insurance companies and, where appropriate, the Delaware Division of Public Health - in order to improve the quality and lower the cost of health care. DHIN's general operations and use of clinical data for analytics are governed by 1 DE Admin. Code 101 and 102. In addition, since 2018, DHIN has served as the operator of the State of Delaware's Health Care Claims Database, a multi-payer claims database serving to promote the "Triple Aim Plus One" of health care service and delivery in the State of Delaware. Submission of data to and access to data from the Health Care Claims Database are governed by 1 DE Admin. Code 103 and 104. DHIN is a not-for-profit public instrumentality of the State of Delaware.1.2 DHIN has been authorized by statute, 16 Del.C. § 10306, to promulgate rules and regulations to carry out its statutory mandate.1 Del. Admin. Code § 101-1.0
25 DE Reg. 623 (12/1/2021) (final)