Ga. Code § 31-53-22

Current through 2023-2024 Legislative Session Chapter 709

Section 31-53-22 - Purpose

The purpose of the Georgia Data Access Forum shall be to make recommendations to the office on:

(1) Conducting a baseline analysis of the current data base infrastructure;

(2) Identifying common goals for the state and stakeholders;

(3) Prioritizing desired data base functions;

(4) Securing proposals for data base platforms;

(5) Analyzing existing systems and technology that can be leveraged into a streamlined system;

(6) Analyzing system security and available data that can be leveraged into a streamlined system;

(7) Estimating and evaluating costs to various stakeholders;

(8) Establishing a timeline for implementation;

(9) Determining whether a tiered approach is necessary for implementation;

(10) Establishing a timeline for a tiered roll out;

(11) Establishing a short-term and long-term approach to funding the data base;

(12) Identifying appropriate funding sources other than the general fund;

(13) Recommending legislation necessary for data security;

(14) Recommending legislation necessary for stakeholder cooperation or protection;

(15) Recommending legislation necessary to capture data;

(16) Determining the appropriate agency or entity to manage the ongoing operation of the data base;

(17) Describing the relative benefits to the various stakeholders;

(18) Identifying population health tools; and

(19) Determining the cost, feasibility, and timeframe to implement a consumer health cost tool.

OCGA § 31-53-22

Added by 2019 Ga. Laws 41,§ 2-2, eff. 7/1/2019.