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Research
This topic covers the use of certain types of information for research purposes, including publicly reported data, disease-specific information, and registry data, as well as specific types of research, such as mortality and morbidity studies, studies for epidemiological purposes, and comparative effectiveness research. This topic also includes laws governing research authorization, confidentiality of research data, informed consent, and access to research information.
Most Recent Analysis Relating to Research
Most Recent Maps Relating to Research
Federal Laws Relating to Research
- 42 CFR Part 2
- A Summary of the Proposed HIPAA Regulations Implementing HITECH
- Complete Overview of Regulations: 42 CFR Part 2
- Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA)
- Medicare (Title XVIII of the Social Security Act)
- Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
- Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act (PSQIA)
- The Common Rule
States with Laws Relating to Research
- Alabama
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Missouri
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Vermont
- Washington
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming