AUTHORITY: Implementing and authorized by Articles III, IV, V and VI and Section 12-13 of the Illinois Public Aid Code [305 ILCS 5/Arts. III, IV, V and VI and 12-13].DEPARTMENT OF HEALTHCARE AND FAMILY SERVICES
a) The Illinois Health Information Exchange and Technology Act (P.A. 96-1331) established the Illinois Health Information Exchange to promote and facilitate the sharing of health information among health care providers within Illinois and in other states.
b) The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (P. L. 111-5) offers funding to states to promote and facilitate the sharing of health information among health care providers.