26:1A-15.1 - Advisory board on health information electronic data interchange technology, Statewide electronic health records policy - New Jersey Statutes

26:1A-15.1  Advisory board on health information electronic data interchange technology, Statewide electronic health records policy.

11.The Commissioner of Health and Senior Services, in consultation with the Commissioner of Banking and Insurance, shall establish an advisory board to make recommendations to the commissioners on health information electronic data interchange technology policy , including a Statewide policy on electronic health records, and measures to protect the confidentiality of medical information.  The members of the board shall include, at a minimum, representation from health insurance carriers, health care professionals and facilities, higher education, business and organized labor, health care consumers and the commissioner of each department in the State that uses individuals' medical records or processes claims for health care services.  The members of the board shall serve without compensation but shall be entitled to reimbursement for reasonable expenses incurred in the performance of their duties.

L.1999,c.154,s.11; amended 2005, c.352, s.18.