Can I collect third-party data from participants in North Dakota? What are the requirements?

Based on the context documents, it appears that you may be able to collect third-party data from participants in North Dakota, but there are specific requirements that must be met.

According to NDAC Section 33-03-23-02, the North Dakota Health Care Data Committee may require data suppliers and state agencies to provide certain data and information. Third-party payers may also be required to submit data, but they must meet reporting specifications established by the committee or request approval to report the data in a specific, alternative form. Data requests must be specific regarding the time period covered, data elements to be provided, and the form and format in which the data is to be provided.

Additionally, participants in the North Dakota Health Information Network must execute a participation agreement with the network prior to being granted access, and access and use of the network is nontransferable by the participant. Participants must identify all of their authorized users in accordance with the network’s policies and procedures, and access to an individual’s protected health information shall be based on the authorized user’s job function and relationship to the individual according to policies and procedures established by the network. Participants must provide training for all of their authorized users consistent with the network’s policies, including privacy and security requirements. The participant may suspend, limit, or revoke the access authority of an authorized user on its own initiative upon a determination that the authorized user has not complied with the participant’s or the network’s policies.

However, it is important to note that the context documents do not provide a comprehensive list of all requirements for collecting third-party data from participants in North Dakota. It is recommended that you consult with legal counsel or regulatory authorities to ensure that you are in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.

Therefore, to answer your question, you may be able to collect third-party data from participants in North Dakota, but you must meet specific requirements established by the North Dakota Health Care Data Committee and the North Dakota Health Information Network.

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