No. 29793: R428-20. Health Data Authority Request for Health Data Information

DAR File No.: 29793
Filed: 04/03/2007, 01:41
Received by: NL

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 Section 26-33a-104, which establishes guidelines by which data suppliers shall be required to provide health data information to the Office for the purpose of expanding the committee's health data plan.

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 have been received since the last review of the rule. Public notice of this rule renewal has been posted at http://health.utah.gov/hda for one month in February 2007. There have been no public comments on this rule or the requested continuation. The Health Data Committee and the Office of Health Care Statistics have 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:

Continuation of Rule R428-20 will allow the Health Data Authority to continue its efforts to reduce health care costs and increase health care quality and access.

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 or Wu Xu at the above address, by phone at 801-538-9205 or 801-538-7072, by FAX at 801-538-9916 or 801-538-6694, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail] or [e-mail]

Authorized by:

David N. Sundwall, Executive Director