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

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Collecting Health Information in Georgia

If you plan to collect health information from participants in Georgia, you must comply with the state’s laws and regulations regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of health information.

Georgia Data Access Forum

The Georgia Data Access Forum was established to bring together health care stakeholders and experts to improve the state’s data collection and dissemination infrastructure [1.1]([1.2]:). If you are a health care provider, you may be required to provide data to the Department of Community Health upon request [4.1]([1.3]:).

Confidentiality of Raw Research Data

Confidential raw research data in a researcher’s possession shall not be subject to subpoena, otherwise discoverable, or deemed admissible as evidence in any judicial or administrative proceeding in any court except as otherwise provided in subsection (d) of Code Section 24-12-2 [3.1].

Website Reporting on State Health Plans

The Georgia Department of Community Health is required to post a statistical report or reports containing data relating to the state health plans administered by the department on its website [2.1]([3.1]:).

Public Policy Declaration

The public policy of the state of Georgia is to unite the major stakeholders of the state’s health care system under a common data platform [1.3].

Compiling of Reports; Public Dissemination of Data

The Georgia Office of Health Strategy and Coordination is authorized to compile reports received from various boards, commissions, committees, councils, and offices pursuant to each such entity’s respective statutory reporting requirements. The office shall maintain a website that permits public dissemination of data compiled by the boards, commissions, committees, councils, and offices listed in subsection (a) of this Code section [1.2].

Requirements for Collecting Health Information

According to the documents provided, there are no specific requirements for collecting health information from participants in Georgia. However, you must comply with the state’s laws and regulations regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of health information.

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Georgia, Georgia