The screening of newborn infants pursuant to this chapter is a population-based public health surveillance program as defined under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996. On request, a birthing facility or health care provider shall make available to the Newborn Screening Follow-Up Unit: Medical records; Records of laboratory tests; and Any other medical information the Newborn Screening Follow-Up Unit considers necessary to: Determine final outcomes of abnormal screening results; and Evaluate CCHD Screening activities in the State, including: Performance of follow-up evaluations and diagnostic tests; Initiation of treatment when necessary; and Surveillance of the accuracy and efficacy of the screening. Information that the Department receives under this chapter is confidential and may only be used or disclosed: To provide services to the newborn infant and the infant's family; To study the relationships of the various factors determining the frequency and distribution of CCHD; For State or federally mandated statistical reports; and To ensure that the information received by the Department is accurate and reliable.