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

Yes, you can collect health information from participants in Florida, but the requirements vary depending on the specific context and purpose of the data collection. Here are some relevant provisions to consider:

Health Information Collected by Health Insurers

If you are a health insurer collecting health information from participants in Florida, you must comply with the Satisfaction Survey Reporting Requirements [2.1]. The requirements mandate that health insurers report annual survey data using the Consumer Assessment of Health Plans (CAHPS) questionnaire of the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) and supplemental questions to the Agency for Health Care Administration (agency) performed for a random sample of Florida insureds fielded during the first half of the year following the measurement year. The data shall be submitted with an acceptable audit report as provided in subsection (6) of the rule. Health insurers shall use the most current version of the NCQA CAHPS questionnaire available on the effective date of this rule to perform the member satisfaction survey. The survey shall be performed for adults 18 years and older. Health insurers shall administer the survey in a manner that meets or exceeds the survey protocol standards of the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) as set forth in the most current version of the Specifications for Survey Measures available on the effective date of this rule.

Health Information Collected by Public School Volunteer Health Care Practitioners

If you are a public school volunteer health care practitioner collecting health information from participants in Florida, you must comply with the Public School Volunteer Health Care Practitioner Program [1.4]. The program establishes a public school volunteer health care practitioner program with incentives and coordinates the program with the “School Health Services Act,” pursuant to s. 381.0056, in order to encourage health care practitioners to provide their services, without compensation, in the public schools. Health care practitioners include physicians, osteopathic physicians, chiropractic physicians, podiatric physicians, optometrists, advanced practice registered nurses, registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, pharmacists, dentists, dental hygienists, and midwives.

Based on the information provided, it is recommended that you consult with a legal professional to ensure compliance with all relevant laws and regulations.

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