2014 Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 439 - Administration of Public Health
NRS 439.587 - Designation and duties of Director as state authority for health information technology; adoption of regulations and other necessary actions authorized.
1. The Director is the state authority for health information technology. The Director shall:
(a) Establish a statewide health information exchange system, including, without limitation, establishing or contracting with a governing entity for the system pursuant to NRS 439.588, and ensuring the system complies with the specifications and protocols for exchanging electronic health records, health-related information and related data prescribed pursuant to the provisions of the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act of 2009, 42 U.S.C. 300jj et seq. and 17901 et § 2. The Director may enter into contracts, apply for and accept available gifts, grants and donations, and adopt such regulations as are necessary to carry out the provisions of NRS 439.581 to 439.595, inclusive.
(Added to NRS by 2011, 1755)
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