North Dakota Administrative Code
Title 113 - North Dakota Health Information Network
Article 113-02 - North Dakota Health Information Network
Chapter 113-02-01 - North Dakota Health Information Network
Section 113-02-01-01 - Organization of the health information technology office

1. History. The sixty-first legislative assembly created the health information technology office in the department of information technology and created the health information technology advisory committee.

2. Purpose. The health information technology office, upon recommendations of the advisory committee, shall implement a statewide interoperable health information infrastructure that is consistent with emerging national standards; promote the adoption and use of electronic health records and other health information technologies; promote interoperability of health information systems for the purpose of improving health care quality, patient safety, and the overall efficiency of health care and public health; apply for federal funds that may be available to assist the state and health care providers in implementing and improving health information technology; and establish a health information technology loan program to provide loans to health care providers for the purpose of purchasing and upgrading certified electronic health record technology, training personnel in the use of such technology, and improving the secure electronic exchange of health information.

The health information advisory committee shall collaborate with and make recommendations to the health information technology office. The health information technology advisory committee consists of the state chief information officer or the chief information officer's designee, the state health officer or the state health officer's designee, the governor or the governor's designee, the executive director of the department of human services or the executive director's designee, the chairman of the house human services committee and the chairman of the senate human services committee or if either or both of them are unwilling or unable to serve then the chairman of the legislative management shall appoint a replacement who is a member of the same legislative chamber as the individual being replaced, and individuals appointed by the governor to represent a broad range of public and private health information technology stakeholders.

3. Inquiries. General inquiries regarding the North Dakota health information technology office should be addressed to:

North Dakota Health Information Technology Office