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

Based on the documents provided, you can collect health information from participants in Wyoming through the statewide health information exchange authorized by 2016 Wyoming Session Laws, Chapter 31, Section 048 [1.1]. However, there are requirements that you need to comply with.

Requirements for Collecting Health Information in Wyoming

  1. You must participate in the statewide health information exchange administered and maintained by the Department of Health [1.1].
  2. You must pay reasonable participation fees established by the Department of Health through rule promulgated in accordance with the Wyoming Administrative Procedure Act [1.1].
  3. You can only use the health information exchange and data for treatment, payment, healthcare operations, public health activities, patient safety, or any other use that is permitted or required under HIPAA, the WYFI Policy and Procedure Manual, or other applicable law governing the use and disclosure of data [4.1].
  4. You must pass a background screening as required by the Department of Family Services Central Registry screening, an Office of Inspector General Exclusion Database screening, and a state and national fingerprinted criminal history record check [2.2].
  5. You must not modify information submitted to the Health Information Exchange by another participant [4.1].

Rights of Participants Receiving Services

Participants receiving services have the same legal rights and responsibilities guaranteed to all other U.S. citizens under the United States and Wyoming constitutions and federal and state laws [2.1]. Participant rights shall not be modified or suspended except in accordance with state or federal law and this Chapter [2.1]. A participant’s right to privacy shall not be limited or restricted [2.1].

Collection and Exchange of Data

All data used, stored, transmitted, or exchanged by the Health Information Exchange under this Chapter is not subject to disclosure under the Wyoming Public Records Act, Wyoming Statute §16-4-201(a)(v) [4.2].

Report Forms and Submission of Reports

Reporting forms may be obtained from the Wyoming Department of Health, Epidemiology Section [6.1]. All listed reports made by the pharmacist shall be forwarded to the Wyoming Department of Health Epidemiology Section [6.2].

In summary, you can collect health information from participants in Wyoming through the statewide health information exchange authorized by 2016 Wyoming Session Laws, Chapter 31, Section 048. However, you must comply with the requirements set forth by the Department of Health and the Department of Family Services. Participants receiving services have the right to privacy, which shall not be limited or restricted. All data used, stored, transmitted, or exchanged by the Health Information Exchange under this Chapter is not subject to disclosure under the Wyoming Public Records Act.

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Wyoming