Section 26B-8-402 - Powers of department to collect and maintain health dataThe department may on a voluntary basis, except when there is specific legal authority to compel reporting of health data:
(1) collect and maintain health data on: (a) the extent, nature, and impact of illness and disability on the population of the state;(b) the determinants of health and health hazards;(c) health resources, including the extent of available manpower and resources;(d) utilization of health care;(e) health care costs and financing; or(f) other health or health-related matters;(2) undertake and support research, demonstrations, and evaluations respecting new or improved methods for obtaining current data on the matters referred to in Subsection (1) of this section; and(3) collect health data under other authorities and on behalf of other governmental or not-for-profit organizations.Renumbered from § 26-3-2 and amended by Chapter 306, 2023 General Session ,§ 267, eff. 5/3/2023.Enacted by Chapter 126, 1981 General Session