Sec. 18.23.305. Department; duties.
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Sec. 18.23.305. Department; duties.
In carrying out its duties under AS 18.23.300 , the department shall
(1)in accordance with federal recommendations, determine the manner in which the system is developed and operated;
(2)provide oversight and technical assistance needed for planning and implementing the system;
(3)authorize and facilitate applications for available federal funding for planning and implementing the system;
(4)ensure compliance with applicable federal and state health information policies and standards;
(5)ensure compliance with federal and state law and standards that safeguard the privacy and security of health information;
(6)ensure that the health information exchange system becomes self-sustaining through a combination of user fees and other private and public funding sources.