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Can I collect health information from participants in Kentucky? What are the requirements?
Based on the information provided in the context documents, there are specific requirements for collecting health information from participants in Kentucky.
Requirements for Voluntary Provision of Health Care Services
According to KYRS 216.941, no additional license or certificate is required for the voluntary provision of health care services by any person who is a charitable health care provider as defined in KRS 216.940 or does not regularly practice in the Commonwealth. However, before providing charitable health care services in Kentucky, a charitable health care provider or sponsoring organization must register with the Cabinet for Health and Family Services by filing a registration form that contains specific information, including the name, address, and phone number of the charitable health care provider, written and verifiable documentation of a current Kentucky license, and information as to any medical malpractice insurance procured under KRS 304.40-075 or otherwise.
Confidentiality of Health Information
KYRS 211.670 establishes that all lists and medical records maintained by hospitals and medical laboratories pursuant to KRS 211.660 shall be confidential. All information collected and analyzed pursuant to KRS 211.660 shall be held confidential as to the identity of the individual patient. Access to information assembled by the Kentucky birth surveillance registry shall be limited to the cabinet, the department, or its designee and to qualified persons or organizations engaged in demographic, epidemiological or other similar studies related to health and health care provision.
Kentucky Health Information Exchange Participation
KYAR 9:010 establishes the procedures for participation by health care providers in the Kentucky Health Information Exchange (KHIE). The KHIE is a statewide health information exchange that allows health care providers to securely share patient health information. Participation in the KHIE is voluntary, but health care providers who choose to participate must comply with the requirements set forth in KYAR 9:010.
Based on the above information, it is important to ensure that health information collected from participants in Kentucky is kept confidential and that any charitable health care providers or sponsoring organizations providing health care services in Kentucky are properly registered with the Cabinet for Health and Family Services. Additionally, health care providers who choose to participate in the KHIE must comply with the requirements set forth in KYAR 9:010.
Please note that this response is based solely on the information provided in the context documents. If you require more specific information, it is recommended that you consult with a legal professional.
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