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State Data Use Agreements

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State Information regarding EMS and HIPAA

NHTSA as a “Public Health Authority”. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration published notification in The Federal Register to inform hospitals and other health care organizations of its status as a “public health authority” under the medical privacy requirements of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996.

HHS Approval of NHTSA as Public Health Authority (pdf) (February 22, 2013)

Federal Register Notification (2003)

NHTSA Administrator Letter (2003)

NEMSIS TAC Security Letter (March 2, 2014)

Georgia Department of Human Resources (2007) (pdf)

Oregon, Portland City Attorney's Office (2007)

Legal Opinion Letter Regarding HIPAA

Information Release to NEMSIS under HIPAA (2021) (pdf)
Release of Information by State EMS Agencies to NEMSIS

Information Release to NEMSIS under HIPAA (2008) (pdf)
Release of Information by State EMS Agencies to NEMSIS

Memorandum of Understanding (pdf)
Download the MOU supported by all 56 states and territories.

Version 3.5 Data Use Agreement Document

Version 3.5 Data Use Agreement (PDF)

General Documents related to Data Sharing and Submission to NEMSIS

NEMSIS V3 Implementation Process for States and Territories (pdf)

NEMSIS V3 Transition Process for States and Territories (pdf)