2012 Louisiana Laws
Revised Statutes
TITLE 40 — Public health and safety
RS 40:1300.113 — Health data panel; advisory council to the secretary of the department of health and hospitals
§1300.113. Health Data Panel; advisory council to the secretary of the Department of Health and Hospitals
A. The Department of Health and Hospitals shall create the Health Data Panel. The purpose of the Health Data Panel shall be to make recommendations to the secretary of the Department of Health and Hospitals for the implementation of the requirements of this Part. The Health Data Panel shall consider the provisions set forth in R.S. 40:1300.112.
B. Members of the Health Data Panel shall be appointed by the secretary and shall represent all interests involved in the collection and publication of provider and health plan specific cost, quality, and performance data elements. Members shall include but not be limited to health care purchasers, hospitals and other service providers, consumer and patient advocacy groups, quality improvement and health information technology groups, physicians, and any other individuals or groups as deemed necessary by the secretary.
C. The secretary or his designee shall serve as the chairman of the meetings of the Health Data Panel. The secretary may use the recommendations of the Health Data Panel to fulfill the Department of Health and Hospitals' responsibilities as set forth in this Part.
D. Members of the Health Data Panel shall serve without compensation.
Acts 1997, No. 622, §1, eff. July 3, 1997; Acts 2008, No. 537, §1, eff. June 30, 2008.
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