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Can I collect health information from participants in Arkansas? What are the requirements?

Based on the documents provided, if you want to collect health information from participants in Arkansas, you must comply with the rules prescribed by the State Board of Health [3.1][3.2]. The State Board of Health shall prescribe and enforce such rules as may be necessary to carry out this subchapter, including the manner in which data are collected, maintained, compiled, and disseminated, and including such rules as may be necessary to promote and protect the confidentiality of data reported under this subchapter [3.1]. Data provided, collected, or disseminated under this subchapter which identifies, or could be used to identify, any individual patient, provider, institution, or health plan shall not be subject to discovery pursuant to the Arkansas Rules of Civil Procedure or the Freedom of Information Act of 1967 [3.1].

Therefore, you must ensure that the data collected is maintained confidentially and is not subject to discovery. You must also comply with all state and federal privacy requirements, including, without limitation, the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 privacy rule, specifically 45 C.F.R. § 164.512(i) [3.1].

Please note that the documents provided do not specify the exact requirements for collecting health information from participants in Arkansas. Therefore, it is recommended that you consult with the State Board of Health or a legal professional to ensure that you comply with all applicable rules and regulations.

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Arkansas