Data Release Rules

These resources provide more information for people interested in learning about how different states define the rules for what data can be released and what procedures are put into place to govern the process of requesting data. States currently define release rules differently; the following rules provide examples of how the rules vary across states.

Data Release Rules for the State of Maine:

Site: http://mhdo.maine.gov/imhdo/rules.aspx
See the following documents:

• Chapter 120: Release of Data to the Public
• Chapter 125: Health Care Information That Directly Identifies an Individual

Data Release Rules for the State of New Hampshire:

Site: http://www.nhchis.org
Click on "Data Submission" and "NH Administrative Rule on Claims Data Set Release"

Data Release Rules for the State of Vermont:

Site: http://www.bishca.state.vt.us/sites/default/files/data_requirements_refmanual_rev10-08.pdf

Data Release Rules for the State of Massachusetts:

Site: http://www.mass.gov/