Summary


Amending Chapter 59E-7, F.A.C., will facilitate direct data elements correlation from the UB-04 source document and therefore decrease potential errors introduced by having to re-map elements from the UB-04 to the expired UB-92 source document format. Inclusion of the rehabilitative discharge data, currently collected through a separate application, will allow a uniform collection process for all institutional data and staff resources. The rule contains report deadlines based on an outdated collection system where facility reports were submitted on mailed diskettes. Current electronic data submission applications expedite the collection process time negating the need for extended time frames. Shortened deadlines will afford quicker data availability to meet the growing demand by researchers and consumers who desire current data access on the consumer website and available for purchase.