Except as provided in subsections 1, 2 and 3, information obtained by Dirigo Health under this chapter is a public record within the meaning of Title 1, chapter 13, subchapter 1. [2005, c. 615, §2(AMD).]
1.Financial information. Any personally identifiable financial information, supporting data or tax return of any person obtained by Dirigo Health under this chapter is confidential. [2023, c. 123, §5(AMD).]
2.Health information. Health information obtained by Dirigo Health under this chapter that is covered by the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, Public Law 104-191, 110 Stat. 1936 or information covered by chapter 24 or Title 22, section 1711-C is confidential. [2023, c. 123, §6(AMD).]
3.Practitioner-specific quality data. The confidentiality of practitioner-specific quality data is determined according to this subsection.A. Practitioner-specific quality data is confidential and may not be disclosed by the Maine Quality Forum prior to a determination of accuracy and completeness made under paragraph B. [2005, c. 615, §3(NEW).]B. Practitioner-specific quality data is not confidential after a determination of its accuracy and completeness is made by the Director of the Maine Quality Forum or a designee. [2005, c. 615, §3(NEW).] [2005, c. 615, §3(NEW).]
Amended by 2023SP1, c. 123,§ 6, eff. 10/25/2023.Amended by 2023SP1, c. 123,§ 5, eff. 10/25/2023.2003, c. 469, §A8 (NEW) . 2005, c. 615, §§2,3 (AMD) .