Purpose

The purpose of the Georgia Data Access Forum shall be to make recommendations to the office on: (1) Conducting a baseline analysis of the current data base infrastructure; (2) Identifying common goals for the state and stakeholders; (3) Prioritizing desired data base functions; (4) Securing proposals for data base platforms; (5) Analyzing existing systems and technology that can be leveraged into a streamlined system; (6) Analyzing system security and available data that can be leveraged into a streamlined system; (7) Estimating and evaluating costs to various stakeholders; (8) Establishing a timeline for implementation; (9) Determining whether a tiered approach is necessary for implementation; 1026 31-53-22 OFFICE OF HEALTH STRATEGY AND COORDINATION 31-53-23 (10) Establishing a timeline for a tiered roll out; (11) Establishing a short-term and long-term approach to funding the data base; (12) Identifying appropriate funding sources other than the general fund; (13) Recommending legislation necessary for data security; (14) Recommending legislation necessary for stakeholder cooperation or protection; (15) Recommending legislation necessary to capture data; (16) Determining the appropriate agency or entity to manage the ongoing operation of the data base; (17) Describing the relative benefits to the various stakeholders; (18) Identifying population health tools; and (19) Determining the cost, feasibility, and timeframe to implement a consumer health cost tool. History. — Code 1981, § 31-53-22, enacted by Ga. L. 2019, p. 148, § 2-2/HB 186. 31-53-23. Consultation with third party vendors.