Establishes the Health Emergency Response Data System (HERDS) to collect and share data on public health emergencies.
The bill creates the Health Emergency Response Data System (HERDS) within the Department of Health. HERDS will gather information and statistical data on public health emergencies and related health care services. This data will help the Department of Health, other government entities, health care providers, and the public understand and respond to public health emergencies. Individually identifiable data will be kept confidential, and any disclosed data will be aggregated to prevent identification.
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