La. R.S. § 40:1173.4 Health Data Panel; Advisory Council to the Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Health

• Library: Louisiana Statutes
• Edition: 2023
• Currency: Current with changes from the 2023 Legislative Session
• Year: 2023
• Citation: La. R.S. § 40:1173.4

A. The department shall create the Health Data Panel. The purpose of the Health Data Panel shall be to make recommendations to the secretary for the implementation of the requirements of this Subpart.

B. Members of the Health Data Panel shall be appointed by the secretary and shall represent all interests involved in the collection and publication of provider- and health-plan specific cost, quality, and performance data elements. Members shall include but not be limited to purchasers of health care, hospitals and other service providers, consumer and patient advocacy groups, quality improvement and health information technology groups, physicians, and any other individuals or groups as deemed necessary by the secretary.