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

Based on the documents provided, here is the response to your query:

Collecting Health Information in Illinois

In Illinois, collecting health information from participants is regulated by the Illinois Health Statistics Act ^[3.2]. According to the Act, health data means any information, except vital records as defined in the Vital Records Act, relating to the health status of people, the availability of health resources and services, and the use and cost of such resources and services ^[3.2]. Identifiable health data means any item, collection, or grouping of health data which makes the individual supplying it or described in it identifiable ^[3.2].

Requirements for Collecting Health Information in Illinois

To collect health information from participants in Illinois, you must comply with the Illinois Health Statistics Act ^[3.2]. The Act requires that identifiable health data can only be disclosed for research and statistical purposes ^[3.2]. Specifically excluded as research and statistical purposes is the use of the data for an individual or organization to make any determination directly affecting the rights, benefits, or entitlements of that individual or organization ^[3.2].

Conclusion

In summary, you can collect health information from participants in Illinois, but you must comply with the Illinois Health Statistics Act ^[3.2]. Identifiable health data can only be disclosed for research and statistical purposes, and not for making determinations directly affecting the rights, benefits, or entitlements of individuals or organizations ^[3.2].

Source(s):

• [3.2] 410 ILCS 520/2

Jurisdiction

Illinois

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