(1) To use, build and improve upon and coordinate existing data sources and measurement efforts through the integration of data systems and standardization of concepts;

(2) To coordinate the development of a linked public and private sector information system;

(3) To emphasize data that is useful, relevant and is not duplicative of existing data;

(4) To minimize the burden on those providing data;

(5) To preserve the reliability, accuracy and integrity of collected data while ensuring that the data is available in the public domain; and

(6) To collect information from providers who were required to file data with the Maine Health Care Finance Commission. The organization may collect information from additional providers only when a linked information system for the electronic transmission, collection and storage of data is reasonably available to providers.;

(7)__Pursuant to rules adopted by the board, to develop a meaningful, easy-to-understand report of quality data for distribution to consumers.__The organization shall distribute the quality data report on a publicly accessible site on the Internet or, upon a written request by a consumer, via mail or e- mail.__Rules adopted for reports of quality data must be developed in conjunction with affected providers and payors, if applicable.__Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A;

(8)__To submit at least annually the reports required in section 8712.__The organization shall distribute the reports required in section 8712 on a publicly accessible site on the Internet or, upon a written request by a consumer, via mail or e-mail;

(9)__To publish in 2 local papers at least twice per year the availability of the quality data reports and