Upon referral, CalCalOHii may assess an administrative fine against any person or provider of health care (except clinics, health facilities, hospices or agencies as defined) as provided in Civil Code section 56.36(b) and (c),
Every provider of health care shall establish and implement appropriate administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect the privacy of patient's medical information. Every provider of health care shall reasonably safeguard confidential medical information from any unauthorized access or unlawful access, use, or disclosure.
CalCalOHii director may send a recommendation for further investigation or discipline for a violation of this division to the licensee's relevant licensing authority.
The California Health and Human Services Agency, one of its departments, or a state-designated entity shall execute tasks related to funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 for health information technology and exchange; and facilitate and expand the use and disclosure of health information electronically among organizations according to nationally recognized standards and implementation specifications while protecting, to the greatest extent possible, individual privacy and the confidentiality of electronic medical records.
