Utah § 26B-8-402 Powers of department to collect and maintain health data.

Utah Statutes

§ 26B-8-402 — Powers of department to collect and maintain health data.

Utah § 26B-8-402

Title 26BUtah Health and Human Services Code

Ch. 26B-8Health Data, Vital Statistics, and Utah Medical Examiner

Part 26B-8-4Health Statistics

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Utah Code Ann. § 26B-8-402 (2026).

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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:

(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 government

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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:

(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.