C.__Health care systems and government representatives, including representatives of the health insurance industry, the commissioner, the Superintendent of Insurance, representatives from the Department of Education and representatives of statewide early intervention programs.

3.__Reimbursement for expenses.__Board members may be reimbursed for reasonable and necessary expenses incurred to attend board meetings but are not entitled to per diem payments.

§8824. Tracking system

The department is authorized to implement a tracking system that provides the information necessary to effectively plan and establish a comprehensive system of developmentally appropriate services for newborn children and infants who are deaf or hard- of-hearing that reduces the likelihood of associated disabling conditions for these children. The tracking system must be integrated with any national database or similar system developed by the Federal Government.

1.__Mandatory reporting.__Once the tracking system is operating, all hospitals licensed in the State and other providers of services that have established hearing screening procedures for newborn children and infants through up to 3 years of age shall report to the department the newborns and infants who fail to pass hearing screening procedures.

2.__Use of information.__Information collected in the tracking system is confidential health care information subject to section 1711-C.__Parents must be provided information on the availability of resources and services for children with hearing loss, including those provided in accordance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.

3.__Immunity.__Persons reporting information in good faith in compliance with this chapter are immune from civil liability.

§8825.__Rulemaking

The department shall adopt rules as required to implement this chapter.__Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined by Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter II-A.