DAR File No. 27260

Health, Administration

R380-25

Submission of Data Through an Electronic Data Interchange

FIVE-YEAR NOTICE OF REVIEW AND STATEMENT OF CONTINUATION

DAR File No.: 27260
Filed: 06/30/2004, 02:30
Received by: NL

NOTICE OF REVIEW AND STATEMENT OF CONTINUATION

Concise explanation of the particular statutory provisions under which the rule is enacted and how these provisions authorize or require the rule:

Subsections 26-1-30(2)(d), (e), (f), (g), (p), and (w) authorize the Department of Health to collect data, and to detect, monitor, and disseminate information about diseases and health conditions important to the public health. Sections 26-3-5 and 26-3-6 provide that the Department of Health may establish uniform standards for the management of health information to avoid duplication of data and to coordinate health data activities within the state. This rule provides for uniform submission of data to the Department of Health through an electronic data interchange and provides for the confidential treatment of that data.

Summary of written comments received during and since the last five-year review of the rule from interested persons supporting or opposing the rule:

No written comments have been received.

Reasoned justification for continuation of the rule, including reasons why the agency disagrees with comments in opposition to the rule, if any:

This rule is necessary for consistent, cost-effective reporting of information important to public health, and therefore, the rule should be continued.

The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Division of Administrative Rules, or at:

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

Doug Springmeyer at the above address, by phone at 801-538-6971, by FAX at 801-538-6306, or by Internet E-mail at dspringm@utah.gov

Authorized by:

Scott D. Williams, Executive Director

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

PLEASE NOTE:

• Please see the DISCLAIMER regarding information available from state web pages.

For questions regarding the content or application of this rule, please contact Doug Springmeyer at the above address, by phone at 801-538-6971, by FAX at 801-538-6306, or by Internet E-mail at dspringm@utah.gov

For questions about the rulemaking process, please contact the Division of Administrative Rules (801-538-3764). Please Note: The Division of Administrative Rules is NOT able to answer questions about the content or application of these administrative rules.