North Dakota § 54-59-31 - Certified electronic health records systems
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 54-59-31 — Certified electronic health records systems, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 54-59-31. Certified electronic health records systems
1. An executive branch state agency, an institution of higher education, and any health care provider or other person participating in the health information exchange may use only an electronic health record system for use in the exchange which is certified under rules adopted by the office of the national coordinator for health information technology. 2. Subsection 1 does not apply if: a. The office of the national coordinator for health information technology does not require certification of the electronic health record system for that type of provider; or b. The North Dakota health information technology director waives the certification requirement.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 54-59-31
What does North Dakota Century Code § 54-59-31 cover?
Section 54-59-31 ("Certified electronic health records systems") is part of the North Dakota Century Code, the codified statutory law of North Dakota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite North Dakota § 54-59-31?
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