§ 16-40-4-4 — Development of program plan

The state department shall, in compliance with
state and federal law, develop a plan for a health care quality indicator
data program. The plan shall be completed by December 31, 2006, and
include the following:
(1) A list of health care quality indicators for which data will be
collected concerning health care services provided to individuals
who reside or receive health care services in Indiana. The state
department shall seek the assistance of health coverage providers
and health care providers in developing the list under this
subdivision.
(2) A methodology for health care quality indicator data
collection, analysis, distribution, and use.
(3) The inclusion of data concerning ethnicity and minority status,
as allowed by the individuals about whom health care quality
indicator data is collected.
(4) A methodology to provide for a case mix system or other
scientific criteria to develop and adjust health quality indicators,
including infection rates, that may be affected by risks and
variables.

Legislative History

As added by P.L.95-2005, SEC.5.