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GA HB966
Bill
Status
Passed
4/29/2014
Primary Sponsor
Sharon Cooper
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AI Summary
- Establishes the Alzheimer's Disease Registry within the Georgia Department of Public Health to serve as a central database of individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or related disorders
- The registry's purpose is to assist in the development of public policy and planning relative to Alzheimer's disease and related disorders
- Requires the Department of Public Health to promulgate rules and regulations covering data collection on disease prevalence, data retention periods, reporting requirements, methodology for contacting families and physicians, and information about public and private resources
- Permits disclosure of only nonidentifying data to support Alzheimer's and related disorder research; no publication of information may identify any patient by name
- All registry data shall be confidential, and the registry must comply with 42 U.S.C. Section 1301 et seq. and HIPAA (P.L. 104-191, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996)
Legislative Description
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Last Action
Effective Date
7/1/2014
Full Bill Text
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