All information utilized in this program will be protected as afforded under the Healthcare Quality
Improvement Act of 1986 (HCQIA) and all confidentiality provisions and protections as provided in
Texas HB 1614, Section 160.010 Texas Occupations Code, Medical Peer Review committees, Section
161.033 of the Health and Safety Code and identifiable information will be protected as afforded by
HIPAA of 1996.