Section 216.2923 - Health data collection powers and duties - Analysis of health-care and insurance experience - Administrative regulations(1) For the purposes of carrying out the provisions of KRS 216.2920 to 216.2929, the secretary may: (a) Appoint temporary volunteer advisory committees, which may include individuals and representatives of interested public or private entities or organizations;(b) Apply for and accept any funds, property, or services from any person or government agency;(c) Make agreements with a grantor of funds or services, including an agreement to make any study allowed or required under KRS 216.2920 to 216.2929; and(d) Contract with a qualified, independent third party for any service necessary to carry out the provisions of KRS 216.2920 to 216.2929; however, unless permission is granted specifically by the secretary a third party hired by the secretary shall not release, publish, or otherwise use any information to which the third party has access under its contract.(2) For the purposes of carrying out the provisions of KRS 216.2920 to 216.2929, the secretary shall: (a) Periodically participate in or conduct analyses and studies that relate to: 2. Health-care quality and outcomes;3. Health-care providers and health services; and4. Health insurance costs;(b) Promulgate administrative regulations pursuant to KRS Chapter 13A that relate to its meetings, minutes, and transactions related to KRS 216.2920 to 216.2929; and(c) Prepare annually a budget proposal that includes the estimated income and proposed expenditures for the administration and operation of KRS 216.2920 to 216.2929.(3) The cabinet may promulgate administrative regulations pursuant to KRS Chapter 13A that impose civil fines not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500) for each violation for knowingly failing to file a report as required under KRS 216.2920 to 216.2929. The amount of any fine imposed shall not be included in the allowed costs of a facility for Medicare or Medicaid reimbursement.Amended by 2017 Ky. Acts ch. 80,§ 47, eff. 6/29/2017.Amended by 2012 Ky. Acts ch. 158,§ 51, eff. 7/11/2012.Amended by 2012 Ky. Acts ch. 146,§ 101, eff. 7/11/2012. Amended 2010, Ky. Acts ch. 24, sec. 318, effective 7/15/2010. -- Amended 2008, Ky. Acts ch. 71, sec. 1, effective 7/15/2008. -- Amended 2005, Ky. Acts ch. 144, sec. 5, effective 6/20/2005. -- Amended 1998, Ky. Acts ch. 427, sec. 9, effective 7/15/1998; and ch. 496, sec. 53, effective 4/10/1998. -- Amended 1996, Ky. Acts ch. 371, sec. 26, effective 7/15/1996. -- Created 1994 Ky. Acts ch. 512, Pt. 2, sec. 7, effective 7/15/1994.