No. 38256 (5-year Review): Rule R380-70. Standards for Electronic Exchange of Clinical Health Information

DAR File No.: 38256
Filed: 01/24/2014 01:20:06 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 enacted under the authority of Sections 26-1-30 and 26-1-37 to provide standards for exchanging electronic health information between providers, laboratories, and payers and the Utah Department of Health.

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 comments were received.

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

This rule provides important provisions for the use of nationally recognized standards in the transmission of electronic health information between payers, providers, and the Utah Department of Health. Use of standards promotes interoperability, data security, and is critical for the success of clinical health information exchange and public health. Therefore, this rule should be continued.

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

Health
Administration
CANNON HEALTH BLDG
288 N 1460 W
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84116-3231

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

• Jeff Duncan at the above address, by phone at 801-538-7023, by FAX at 801-538-7012, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]

Effective:

01/24/2014

Authorized by:

David Patton, Executive Director

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