Except as provided in subsections 1, 2 and 3, information obtained by Dirigo Health under this chapter is a public record within the meaning of Title 1, chapter 13, subchapter 1. [PL 2005, c. 615, §2 (AMD).] 1. Financial information. Any personally identifiable financial information, supporting data or tax return of any person obtained by Dirigo Health under this chapter is confidential. [PL 2023, c. 123, §5 (AMD).] 2. Health information. Health information obtained by Dirigo Health under this chapter that is covered by the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, Public Law 104- 191, 110 Stat. 1936 or information covered by chapter 24 or Title 22, section 1711-C is confidential. [PL 2023, c. 123, §6 (AMD).] 3. Practitioner-specific quality data. The confidentiality of practitioner-specific quality data is determined according to this subsection. A. Practitioner-specific quality data is confidential and may not be disclosed by the Maine Quality Forum prior to a determination of accuracy and completeness made under paragraph B. [PL 2005, c. 615, §3 (NEW).] B. Practitioner-specific quality data is not confidential after a determination of its accuracy and completeness is made by the Director of the Maine Quality Forum or a designee. [PL 2005, c. 615, §3 (NEW).] [PL 2005, c. 615, §3 (NEW).]
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