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

Yes, you can collect health information from participants in Michigan, but you must comply with the state’s laws and regulations regarding the confidentiality and disclosure of such information.

Requirements for Collecting Health Information in Michigan

Michigan has strict laws and regulations regarding the confidentiality and disclosure of health information. If you are planning to collect health information from participants in Michigan, you must ensure that you comply with these laws and regulations.

The Michigan Public Health Code contains several provisions related to the collection, use, and disclosure of health information. Here are some relevant sections:

• Critical health problem report; contents; rules; availability of report or other data to public; physician-patient privilege inapplicable. [MICL 325.75] This section requires that a report prescribed for critical health problems shall contain information necessary to identify, locate, and investigate the occurrence, frequency, incidence, cause, effect, and prognosis of the critical health problem, and other relevant data and findings with respect thereto. The director shall promulgate rules regarding the form, content, and manner of filing the report. A report or other data relating to a critical health problem which discloses the identity of an individual who was reported as having a critical health problem shall be made available only to persons who demonstrate a need for the report or other data which is essential to health-related research. A report or data which does not disclose the identity of the individual shall be made available to the public in compliance with Act No. 442 of the Public Acts of 1976.
• Records of hearing or vision testing and screening and dental oral assessments; preservation and availability; confidentiality. [MICL 333.9312] This section requires that records of hearing or vision testing and screening administered and conducted under this part and of dental oral assessments administered and conducted under this part must be made and preserved as provided by the department. The records must be available to health agencies and other persons to assist in obtaining proper and necessary health, dental, and educational care, attention, and treatment as permitted by the department. Individual records are confidential as required by section 2637.

Based on the above sections, you must ensure that you comply with the confidentiality and disclosure requirements of the Michigan Public Health Code when collecting health information from participants in Michigan. You may also need to obtain consent from the participants and take appropriate measures to protect their privacy and confidentiality.

It is important to note that the above sections may not cover all the requirements for collecting health information from participants in Michigan. You should consult with a legal expert or the Michigan Department of Health for more information.

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Source(s):

• [2.1] Critical health problem report; contents; rules; availability of report or other data to public; physician-patient privilege inapplicable.
• [3.2] Healthcare information technology and infrastructure development fund; administration; use; authority of director or commission to accept money or make expenditures; prohibited conduct by commission members; conflict of interest; annual report.
• [1.3] Free hearing and vision testing and screening programs; publicity.
• [1.5] Records of hearing or vision testing and screening and dental oral assessments; preservation and availability; confidentiality.

Jurisdiction

Michigan

• Privacy