The RHIO shall, subject to and consistent with department regulations and contractual obligations it has with the state, be responsible for implementing recognized national standards for interoperability and all administrative, operational, and financial functions to support the HIE, including, but not limited to, implementing and enforcing policies for receiving, retaining, safeguarding, and disclosing confidential healthcare information as required by this chapter. The RHIO is deemed to be the steward of the confidential healthcare information for which it has administrative responsibility.
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