75-03-44-22. Health information systems.

1. The certified clinic shall establish or maintain a secure health information technology system, including the storage, access, and use of electronic health records.

2. The certified clinic shall use its secure health information technology system and related technology tools to conduct activities such as population health management, quality improvement, quality measurement and reporting, outreach, and research.

3. The certified clinic shall use technology certified in accordance with 45 CFR 170 for the following required core set of certified health information technology capabilities that align with key clinical practice and care delivery requirements for certified clinics:

a. Capture health information, as feasible, including demographic information such as age, sex, and disability status;

b. Support care coordination by sending and receiving summary of care records;

c. Provide an individual timely electronic access to view, download, or transmit the individual's health information or access to the individual's health information via an application programming interface using a personal health application of the individual's choice;

d. Provide evidence-based clinical decision support; and

e. Conduct electronic prescribing.

History: Effective April 1, 2026.

General Authority: NDCC 50-06-05.2, 50-06-41.4

Law Implemented: NDCC 50-06-05.2, 50-06-41.4; 45 CFR 170