(1) The general assembly finds that:
It is important to collect and analyze objective clinical standards to maximize thescarce dollars available for medical care; and
The development of an ongoing, transparent measurement of health outcomes is essential to ensure quality health care for Coloradans.
(2) (a) The state department, following consultation with external clinical advisors, shall develop clinical standards and methods for collecting, analyzing, and disclosing information regarding clinical performance, including but not limited to immunization rates, medical home standards, clinical care guidelines, care coordination, case management, disease management, and coordination and integration of mental health services. The standards and methods shall be consistent with national guidelines and standards regarding the collection and analysis of health data, where feasible, and shall meet the federal reporting requirements established under Titles XIX and XXI of the federal "Social Security Act", 42 U.S.C. secs. 1396 and 1397. (b) Repealed.
Source: L. 2007: Entire section added, p. 1495, § 9, effective July 1. L. 2016: (2)(b) repealed, (HB 16-1081), ch. 22, p. 50, § 1, effective August 10.
Cross references: For the legislative declaration contained in the 2007 act enacting this section, see section 1 of chapter 347, Session Laws of Colorado 2007.