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Slide Presentation from the AHRQ 2007 Annual Conference

New York HISPC Part 2: Starting Assumptions

Affirmative consent is necessary for the exchange of all health information through a RHIO.
- Opinions vary about whether this is necessary under state law.
- Conclusion based on belief by state officials that this is necessary public policy to earn patient trust and therefore, for the success of RHIOs.
New policies are necessary to provide clear rules in the marketplace for the benefit of consumers, providers and other RHIO stakeholders.
New policies should specifically govern HIE conducted among participants in RHIOs.
The policies must co-exist with HIPAA.
The policies may update, expand or strengthen state law.