81-6,116.

Information; use.

(1) Information reported under section 81-6,114 may be used by the department for statistical and public health planning purposes and for other public health purposes as identified by the department in rule and regulation.

(2) The department shall periodically review information collected under section 81-6,114 for the purpose of identifying potential policies or practices of any reporting facility which may be detrimental to the public health, including, but not limited to, policies and practices which may have the effect of limiting access to needed health care services for Nebraska residents. The department shall provide electronically recommendations to the Health and Human Services Committee of the Legislature relating to appropriate administrative and legislative responses to such policies and practices and shall provide electronically an annual report to the chairperson of such committee of its findings and its current or planned activities under this section, if any.