Section 54-59-28 - Participation in the health information exchange by executive branch state agencies and institutions of higher education1. Before January 1, 2015, each executive branch state agency and each institution of higher education that implements, acquires, or upgrades health information technology systems shall use health information technology systems and products that meet minimum standards adopted by the health information technology office for accessing the health information exchange. A state agency or institution of higher education that participates in or has health information that supports or develops the health information exchange shall provide access to patient-specific data to complete the patient record within the health information exchange. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, each participating agency and institution shall provide patient-specific data to the health information exchange.2. Participation in the health information exchange by a state agency or institution has no effect on the content, use, or disclosure of health information of patient participants which is held in locations other than the exchange. This section does not limit or change the obligation of an agency or institution to exchange health information in accordance with other applicable federal and state laws or rules.Added by S.L. 2011, ch. 438 (SB 2037),§ 4, eff. 8/1/2011.