§ 439.581 Definitions
§ 439.582 ‘Electronic health record’ defined
§ 439.583 ‘Health care provider’ defined
§ 439.584 ‘Health information exchange’ defined
§ 439.585 ‘Person’ defined
§ 439.587 Designation and duties of Director as state authority for health information technology; authorization to establish or contract with exchange; adoption of regulations and other necessary actions authorized. [Effective through June 30, 2024.]
§ 439.587 v2 Designation of Director as state authority for health information technology; authorization to establish or contract with one or more health information exchanges; adoption of regulations and other necessary actions authorized. [Effective July
§ 439.588 Certification for health information exchange required; disciplinary action for failure to comply with law; administrative fine for operating without certification; regulations
§ 439.589 Adoption of regulations to prescribe standards relating to electronic health records, health-related information and health information exchanges. [Effective through June 30, 2024.]
§ 439.589 v2 Adoption of framework for electronic maintenance, transmittal and exchange of electronic health records, prescriptions, health-related information and electronic signatures; compliance by certain persons and entities with framework; waiver; exc
§ 439.5895 Notification of regulatory body if licensed provider or insurer fails to comply with regulations governing maintenance, transmittal and exchange of health information; notification of regulatory body upon compliance. [Effective July 1, 2024.]
§ 439.590 Limitations on use, release or publication of certain information; penalty for unauthorized access to electronic health record or health information exchange; establishment of complaint system
§ 439.591 Patient not required to participate in health information exchange; notification to patient of breach of confidentiality of electronic health records or health information exchange; patient access to electronic health records
§ 439.592 Electronic health records, electronic signatures and electronically transmitted or retrieved health information deemed to comply with certain writing and signature requirements; information maintained or transmitted in electronic health record
§ 439.593 Immunity from liability for health care provider who takes certain actions with respect to electronic health record
§ 439.595 Provision of information to, transmitting, accessing, utilizing or disclosing electronic health record or participation in health information exchange not unfair trade practice
§ 439.597 Electronic transmission of health information: Exemption from state law concerning privacy or confidentiality of certain health information; ability of person to opt out of electronic disclosure of certain health information
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Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes > Chapter 439 > Health Information Technology

  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • Department: means the Department of Health and Human Services. See Nevada Revised Statutes 439.005
  • Director: means the Director of the Department. See Nevada Revised Statutes 439.005
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • Individually identifiable health information: has the meaning ascribed to it in Nevada Revised Statutes 439.005
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Partnership: A voluntary contract between two or more persons to pool some or all of their assets into a business, with the agreement that there will be a proportional sharing of profits and losses.
  • person: means a natural person, any form of business or social organization and any other nongovernmental legal entity including, but not limited to, a corporation, partnership, association, trust or unincorporated organization. See Nevada Revised Statutes 0.039
  • Public law: A public bill or joint resolution that has passed both chambers and been enacted into law. Public laws have general applicability nationwide.
  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.