The department shall establish and implement:

1. (a) A process by which a health information organization may apply for and receive a certificate of authority issued by the department by demonstrating compliance with the standards promulgated by the department pursuant to K.S.A. 65-6830, and amendments thereto;
2. (b) a process by which an approved health information organization shall be re-approved on appropriate intervals by demonstrating continued compliance with the standards promulgated by the department pursuant to K.S.A. 65-6830, and amendments thereto; and
3. (c) a process for the investigation of reported concerns and complaints regarding an approved health information organization and imposition of appropriate remedial and proactive measures to address any identified deficiencies.

L. 2011, ch. 114, § 31; L. 2013, ch. 112, § 16; July 1.