No. 35491 (5-year Review): Rule R428-12. Health Data Authority Survey of Enrollees in Health Maintenance Organizations

DAR File No.: 35491
Filed: 11/30/2011 12:12:56 PM

NOTICE OF REVIEW AND STATEMENT OF CONTINUATION

Concise explanation of the particular statutory provisions under which the rule is enacted and how these provisions authorize or require the rule:

This rule is authorized by Subsection 26-33a-104(3), which requires "the committee may adopt rules to carry out the provisions of this chapter" for data collection, analysis, and dissemination.

Summary of written comments received during and since the last five-year review of the rule from interested persons supporting or opposing the rule:

No written comment of support or opposition has been received since the last review of the rule. The Health Data Committee at its meeting on 11/08/2011 has reviewed the rule and requested its continuation.

Reasoned justification for continuation of the rule, including reasons why the agency disagrees with comments in opposition to the rule, if any:

This rule allows monitoring of satisfaction with the quality and access of care provided by participating Utah HMOs. Continuation of the rule will assure that HMOs are monitored using nationally-recognized standards.

The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Division of Administrative Rules, or at:

Health
Center for Health Data, Health Care Statistics
CANNON HEALTH BLDG
288 N 1460 W
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84116-3231

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

• Mike Martin at the above address, by phone at 801-538-9205, by FAX at 801-538-9916, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]
• Keely Cofrin Allen at the above address, by phone at 801-538-6551, by FAX at 801-538-9916, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]

Authorized by:

David Patton, Executive Director

Effective:

11/30/2011

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