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title: O.C.G.A. § 31-53-22. Purpose.
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# O.C.G.A. § 31-53-22. 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;

(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.