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Slide Presentation from the AHRQ 2007 Annual Conference


New Policy Framework

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Flowchart
  • Mechanism for New Policy Framework
    • Legislation
    • Regulation
    • Contracts
    • Accreditation
  • ENFORCEMENT (arrow points between two boxes):
    • Obligations
      • Adhere to consent policies regarding uses of information, exchange of sensitive information, patient engagement, etc.
    • Benefits/Penalties
      • State funds (e.g. HEAL)
        Medicaid data
        Safe harbor protections

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