Utah Health Code
Health Statistics
Section 2
Powers of department to collect and maintain health data.
     26-3-2.   Powers of department to collect and maintain health data.
     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:
     (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;
     (3) collect health data under other authorities and on behalf of other governmental or not-for-profit organizations.

Enacted by Chapter 126, 1981 General Session
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