Surveillance of Diseases Possibly Linked to Environmental Exposures

The Department is authorized to collect medical records and other identifiable information from health care providers and other persons subject to 105 CMR 300.000, and/or prepare data, as detailed in 105 CMR 300.190 and 300.191, on individuals evaluated for or diagnosed with the following diseases possibly linked to environmental exposures: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS); Aplastic anemia; Asthma; Autism spectrum disorder (ASD); Multiple sclerosis (MS); Myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS); Scleroderma; Systemic lupus erythematosus.