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(a) The department will destroy paper documents submitted by a provider under this chapter for inclusion in an electronic information system after the information has been entered into the system and verified. (b) The department will retain information in an electronic format as long as necessary to produce aggregate data for program administration, research, audit, or informational purposes. (Eff. 9/23/2004, Register 171) Statutory Authority: Authority: AS 18.05.040 AS 47.30.475 AS 47.31.090

AS 18.23.100 AS 47.30.477 AS 47.37.030

AS 47.05.010 AS 47.30.530 AS 47.37.040

AS 47.06.010 AS 47.30.540 AS 47.37.140

AS 47.07.030 AS 47.30.590

AS 47.07.040 AS 47.30.660 Editor’s note: Effective July 1, 2022, Executive Order 121 split the former Department of Health and Social Services into the Department of Health and the Department of Family and Community Services. As of Register 242 (July 2022), the regulations attorney made a conforming technical revision under sec. 138, E.O. 121 and AS 44.62.125(b)(6), to the authority citation that follows 7 AAC 85.900 to add a reference to AS 47.06.010. 7 AAC 85.990. Definitions. Unless the context indicates otherwise, in this chapter

(1) “aggregate data” means recipient information that is summarized in report form without identifying information;

(2) “behavioral health information” means information regarding behavioral health services;

(3) “behavioral health services” means