§6907. Confidential records
Except as provided in subsections 1, 2 and 3, information obtained by Dirigo Health under this chapter is a public record within the meaning of Title 1, chapter 13, subchapter 1.
[PL 2005, c. 615, §2 (AMD).]
1.
Financial information.
Any personally identifiable financial information, supporting data or tax return of any person obtained by Dirigo Health under this chapter is confidential.
[PL 2023, c. 123, §5 (AMD).]
2.
Health information.
Health information obtained by Dirigo Health under this chapter that is covered by the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, Public Law 104-191, 110 Stat. 1936 or information covered by chapter 24 or Title 22, section 1711‑C is confidential.
[PL 2023, c. 123, §6 (AMD).]
3.
Practitioner-specific quality data.
The confidentiality of practitioner-specific quality data is determined according to this subsection.
A.
Practitioner-specific quality data is confidential and may not be disclosed by the Maine Quality Forum prior to a determination of accuracy and completeness made under paragraph B.
[PL 2005, c. 615, §3 (NEW).]
B.
Practitioner-specific quality data is not confidential after a determination of its accuracy and completeness is made by the Director of the Maine Quality Forum or a designee.
[PL 2005, c. 615, §3 (NEW).]
[PL 2005, c. 615, §3 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 469, §A8 (NEW). PL 2005, c. 615, §§2,3 (AMD). PL 2023, c. 123, §§5, 6 (AMD).