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

Based on the provided documents, it is possible to collect health information from participants in Nebraska under certain conditions.

To collect de-identified patient data and patient contact information, the Director or the Director’s designee may authorize the collection of information as to enable contact with a patient, physician or provider based upon data authorized and submitted under NEAC 173-09-08 [3.1]. However, it is important to note that this authorization is granted to safeguard the health of the citizens of Nebraska.

Regarding participant eligibility for Waiver services, participants eligible for Waiver services must meet certain criteria, including being eligible for Nebraska Medicaid in a category authorized to receive services from the Waiver under which services are being requested, having conditions which place the individual in the target populations identified in the Waiver under which services are being requested, and meeting the nursing facility level of care criteria outlined in Title 471 Nebraska Administrative Code (NAC) under NEAC 480-03-03 [2.1].

Regarding licensing requirements and procedures, any person intending to establish, operate, or maintain a health clinic must first obtain a license from the Department under NEAC 175-07-03 [4.1]. An applicant for an initial health clinic license must comply with the applicable codes, guidelines, and standards specified in 175 NAC 7-007 and submit a written application to the Department as provided in 175 NAC 7-003.01B. The application must include various information such as the full name of the health clinic to be licensed, street and mailing address, telephone number and facsimile number, if any, and a list of names and addresses of all persons in control of the health clinic under NEAC 175-07-03 [4.1].

In summary, it is possible to collect health information from participants in Nebraska under certain conditions. However, it is important to comply with the requirements specified in the relevant documents, including NEAC 173-09-08, NEAC 480-03-03, and NEAC 175-07-03.

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