31-53-22. Purpose.

The purpose of the Georgia Data Access Forum shall be to make recommendations to the office on:

Conducting a baseline analysis of the current data base infrastructure;#

Identifying common goals for the state and stakeholders;#

Prioritizing desired data base functions;#

Securing proposals for data base platforms;#

Analyzing existing systems and technology that can be leveraged into a streamlined system;#

Analyzing system security and available data that can be leveraged into a streamlined system;#

Estimating and evaluating costs to various stakeholders;#

Establishing a timeline for implementation;#

Determining whether a tiered approach is necessary for implementation;#

Establishing a timeline for a tiered roll out;#

Establishing a short-term and long-term approach to funding the data base;#

Identifying appropriate funding sources other than the general fund;#

Recommending legislation necessary for data security;#

Recommending legislation necessary for stakeholder cooperation or protection;#

Recommending legislation necessary to capture data;#

Determining the appropriate agency or entity to manage the ongoing operation of the data base;#

Describing the relative benefits to the various stakeholders;#

Identifying population health tools; and#

Determining the cost, feasibility, and timeframe to implement a consumer health cost tool.#