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Can I collect health information from participants in New Hampshire? What are the requirements?
Requirements for Collecting Health Information in New Hampshire
In New Hampshire, the collection of health information is subject to certain requirements. The New Hampshire Mental Health Court Teams guidelines state that all information acquired, collected, and recorded concerning an individual’s participation, eligibility, or suitability for participation in MHC shall be [1]. Additionally, the Annual Report on the Health Status of Rural Residents and Health indicates that the Health Provider Data Center (HPDC) collects provider data from participating New Hampshire licensed health [3].
Restrictions on Collecting Health Information
While there are no explicit restrictions on collecting health information in New Hampshire, there are restrictions on requesting certain information during enrollment. For example, California, Maryland, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania prohibit insurers from requesting an applicant’s race, ethnicity, religion, ancestry, or national origin in applications, but the states do allow insurers to request such information from individuals once enrolled [4].
Conclusion
Based on the available information, it appears that collecting health information in New Hampshire is subject to certain requirements, such as those outlined in the New Hampshire Mental Health Court Teams guidelines and the Health Provider Data Center’s data collection practices. However, there do not appear to be any explicit restrictions on collecting health information in New Hampshire.
Source(s):
- [1] Guidelines for New Hampshire Mental Health Court Teams
- [3] Annual Report on the Health Status of Rural Residents and Health …
- [4] 5. Improving Data Collection across the Health Care System …
Jurisdiction
New Hampshire