(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)__To develop annually, either independently or in conjunction with another state entity, meaningful, easy-to-understand reports of quality data for distribution on a publicly accessible Internet site or, through the creation of a list of interested parties or through a specific request by a member of the public, via mail or electronic mail;

(8)__To periodically produce, either independently or in conjunction with another state entity, at least annually, the reports described in section 8712 on a publicly accessible Internet site or, through the creation of a list of interested parties or through a specific request by a member of the public, via mail or electronic mail; and

(9)__To publish at least once per year in the major in- state newspapers the availability of the quality data and price reports described in section 8712.

Sec. C-22. 22 MRSA §8704, sub-§7, as amended by PL 2001, c. 457, §9, is further amended to read:

7. Annual report. The board shall prepare and submit an annual report on the operation of the organization and the Maine