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New Policy Framework

Flowchart
- Mechanism for New Policy Framework
- Legislation
- Regulation
- Contracts
- Accreditation
- ENFORCEMENT (arrow points between two boxes):
- Obligations
- Adhere to consent policies regarding uses of information, exchange of sensitive information, patient engagement, etc.
- Benefits/Penalties
- State funds (e.g. HEAL)
Medicaid data
Safe harbor protections
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