Mississippi § 41-119-17 - State agencies required to provide MS-HIN with certain information before acquiring any health information technology [Repealed effective July 1, 2019].

§ 41-119-17. State agencies required to provide MS-HIN with certain information before acquiring any health information technology [Repealed effective July 1, 2019].

Before the acquisition of any HIT system, an entity shall provide MS-HIN, at a minimum, description, purpose and intent of the proposed service or system, including a description and specifications of the ability to connect to MS-HIN. Where existing entities can be used to provide the proposed HIT system, in whole or in part, the submission shall include letters of commitment, memoranda of agreements, or other supporting documentation. The MS-HIN shall review proposals for acquisition of HIT systems for the purposes contained in Section 41-119-7, and provide guidance to entities including collaborative opportunities with MS-HIN members. Any acquisition of an HIT system that was approved by the Mississippi Department of Technology Services before April 28, 2010, is exempt from the requirements of Section 41-119-15 and this section.