26B-8-404.  Coordination of health data collection activities.

(1)  The department shall coordinate health data activities within the state to eliminate unnecessary duplication of data collection and maximize the usefulness of data collected.

Terms Used In Utah Code 26B-8-404

  • 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
(2)  Except as specifically provided, this part does not independently provide authority for the department to compel the reporting of information.

Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 306, 2023 General Session