Ky. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 216.2923 – Health data collection powers and duties -- Analysis of health-care and insurance experience -- Administrative regulations.

(1) For the purposes of carrying out the provisions of KRS 216.2920 to 216.2929, the secretary may:
1. (a) Appoint temporary volunteer advisory committees, which may include individuals and representatives of interested public or private entities or organizations;
2. (b) Apply for and accept any funds, property, or services from any person or government agency;
3. (c) Make agreements with a grantor of funds or services, including an agreement to make any study allowed or required under KRS 216.2920 to 216.2929; and
4. (d) Contract with a qualified, independent third party for any service necessary to carry out the provisions of KRS 216.2920 to 216.2929; however, unless permission is granted specifically by the secretary a third party hired by the secretary shall not release, publish, or otherwise use any information to which the third party has access under its contract.
(2) For the purposes of carrying out the provisions of KRS 216.2920 to 216.2929, the secretary shall:
1. (a) Periodically participate in or conduct analyses and studies that relate to: 1. Health-care costs; 2. Health-care quality and outcomes; 3. Health care providers and health services; and 4. Health insurance costs;
2. (b) Promulgate administrative regulations pursuant to KRS Chapter 13A that relate to its meetings, minutes, and transactions related to KRS 216.2920 to 216.2929; and
3. (c) Prepare annually a budget proposal that includes the estimated income and proposed expenditures for the administration and operation of KRS 216.2920 to 216.2929.
(3) The cabinet may promulgate administrative regulations pursuant to KRS Chapter 13A that impose civil fines not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500) for each violation for knowingly failing to file a report as required under KRS 216.2920 to 216.2929. The amount of any fine imposed shall not be included in the allowed costs of a facility for Medicare or Medicaid reimbursement.

Effective: June 27, 2025

History: Amended 2025 Ky. Acts ch. 121, sec. 16, effective June 27, 2025. -- Amended 2017 Ky. Acts ch. 80, sec. 47, effective June 29, 2017. -- Amended 2012 Ky. Acts ch. 146, sec. 101, effective July 12, 2012; and ch. 158, sec. 51, effective July 12, 2012. -- Amended 2010 Ky. Acts ch. 24, sec. 318, effective July 15, 2010. -- Amended 2008 Ky. Acts ch. 71, sec. 1, effective July 15, 2008. -- Amended 2005 Ky. Acts ch. 144, sec. 5, effective June 20, 2005. -- Amended 1998 Ky. Acts ch. 427, sec. 9, effective July 15, 1998; and ch. 496, sec. 53, effective April 10, 1998. -- Amended 1996 Ky. Acts ch. 371, sec. 26, effective July 15, 1996. -- Created 1994 Ky. Acts ch. 512, Pt. 2, sec. 7, effective July 15, 1994. Legislative Research Commission Note (6/27/2025). 2025 Ky. Acts ch. 121, sec. 24, provides that the Act, which amended this statute, may be cited as the Mary Carol Akers Birth Centers Act.