N.H. Admin. Code § He-W 950.06

Current through Register No. 45, November 7, 2024

Section He-W 950.06 - Claims Data Release Advisory Committee

(a) The department shall establish a claims data release advisory committee to provide non-binding advice and opinion on the merit of applications for limited use data sets.

(b) The purpose of the claims data release advisory committee shall be to review applications for limited use data sets when requested to do so in accordance with (d) below, and to advise the commissioner on whether:

(1) The release is consistent with:

a. The statutory purpose of the Comprehensive Health Care Information System (CHIS), established in accordance with RSA 420-G:11-a; and

b. The requirements of Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) and its implementing regulations, 45 CRF Part 160-164; and

(2) The intended use of the data will:

a. Contribute to efforts to improve health care for New Hampshire residents; and

b. Be for research that employs appropriate analytical methods.

(c) The claims data release advisory committee shall be annually appointed by the commissioner and consist of the following members:

(1) One member representing insurance carriers;

(2) One member representing health care facilities;

(3) One member representing health care practitioners;

(4) One member representing the general public;

(5) One member representing purchasers of health insurance;

(6) One member representing health care researchers; and

(7) Two members of the department.

(d) Upon request from the commissioner, the claims data release advisory committee shall review an application and provide the commissioner with any comment on the merits of the application and the research protocol described therein within 45 days.

N.H. Admin. Code § He-W 950.06

#8600, eff 4-6-06

Amended byVolume XXXIV Number 46, Filed November 13, 2014, Proposed by #10703, Effective 10/23/2014, Expires10/23/2024.