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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Medical records provided to the department for use in its medical record and health information registries shall be classified for release according to the following categories:
(1) Class I data shall be confidential with release only in aggregate data reports created by the department on a periodic basis, usually specified in the statutes creating the registry. These reports shall be public documents;
(2) Class II data shall be confidential with release only in aggregate data reports created by the department at the request of an individual. These reports shall be public documents;
(3) Class III data shall be confidential with release of patient-identifying data to approved researchers for specific research projects. The approved researcher shall maintain the confidentiality of the information; and
(4) Class IV data shall be confidential with release of case-specific data to approved researchers for specific research projects. The approved researcher shall maintain the confidentiality of the data.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Nebraska Revised Statutes Chapter 81. State Administrative Departments § 81-667. Medical records; classification - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ne/chapter-81-state-administrative-departments/ne-rev-st-sect-81-667/
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