Health, Center for Health Data, Health Care Statistics

Rule R428-2

Health Data Authority Standards for Health Data

Five-Year Notice of Review and Statement of Continuation

DAR File No.: 35488
Filed: 11/30/2011 12:00:22 PM

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:

This rule is authorized by Section 26-33a-104, which provides for data collection activities and rulemaking to carry out these activities.

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 comment was received since the last review of the rule. On 11/08/2011, the Health Data Committee reviewed this rule and requested its continuation. The agency has not received any public comments on this rule and the requested continuation.

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

This rule establishes the reporting standards which apply to data suppliers, and the classification, control, use, and release of data received by the Health Data Committee pursuant to Title 26, Chapter 33a. Continuation of Rule R428-2 will assure the data definitions, standards, security, and disclosure under the Health Data Authority Act are consistent across all data suppliers, data users, and public inquiries.

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:

• Mike Martin at the above address, by phone at 801-538-9205, by FAX at 801-538-9916, or by Internet E-mail at mikemartin@utah.gov
• Keely Cofrin Allen at the above address, by phone at 801-538-6551, by FAX at 801-538-9916, or by Internet E-mail at kcofrinallen@utah.gov

Authorized by:

David Patton, Executive Director

Effective:

11/30/2011