Sec.19a-25-2. Disclosure of aggregate health data, anonymous medical case histories, and reports of the findings of studies of morbidity and mortality

(a) The department may, at the discretion of the commissioner, publish, make available, and disseminate aggregate health data, anonymous medical case histories, and reports of the findings of studies of morbidity and mortality, provided such data, histories, and reports:

(1) Are prepared for the purpose of medical and scientific research; and

(2) Do not include identifiable health data.

(b) No individual or organization with lawful access to such reports shall be compelled to testify with regard to such reports. Publication or release of such reports shall not subject said report or related information to subpoena or similar compulsory process in any civil or criminal, judicial, administrative or legislative proceeding.

(Adopted effective October 30, 1998)