Utah Code 26B-8-402. Powers of department to collect and maintain health data
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The 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:
Terms Used In Utah Code 26B-8-402
- Health data: means any information, except vital records as defined in Section 26B-8-101, relating to the health status of individuals, the availability of health resources and services, and the use and cost of these resources and services. See Utah Code 26B-8-401
- State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes a state, district, or territory of the United States. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
(1)(a) the extent, nature, and impact of illness and disability on the population of the state;
(1)(b) the determinants of health and health hazards;
(1)(c) health resources, including the extent of available manpower and resources;
(1)(d) utilization of health care;
(1)(e) health care costs and financing; or
(1)(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.