§ 54-59-28 — Participation in the health information exchange by executive branch state agencies and institutions of higher education

agencies and institutions of higher education.
1. Before January 1, 2015, each executive branch state agency and each institution of
higher education that implements, acquires, or upgrades health information technology
systems shall use health information technology systems and products that meet

minimum standards adopted by the health information technology office for accessing
the health information exchange. A state agency or institution of higher education that
participates in or has health information that supports or develops the health
information exchange shall provide access to patient-specific data to complete the
patient record within the health information exchange. Notwithstanding any other
provision of law, each participating agency and institution shall provide patient-specific
data to the health information exchange.
2. Participation in the health information exchange by a state agency or institution has no
effect on the content, use, or disclosure of health information of patient participants
which is held in locations other than the exchange. This section does not limit or
change the obligation of an agency or institution to exchange health information in
accordance with other applicable federal and state laws or rules.