Louisiana HB1116 outlines the duties of the surgeon general in conducting public health reviews and issuing guidance.
HB1116 provides for the duties and functions of the surgeon general within the Louisiana Department of Health. The surgeon general may conduct public health reviews to investigate suspected public health conditions. The surgeon general can access medical records and health information from various sources, including the office of public health and licensed healthcare providers. The records and information must be kept confidential and cannot be used for any purpose other than the public health review.
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