81-677 Health care data analysis section; duties.
81-677. Health care data analysis section; duties.The Department of Health and Human Services, through the health care data analysis section, shall:(1) Conduct research using existing health care data bases and promote applications based on existing research;(2) Work closely with health plans and health care providers to promote improvements in health care efficiency and effectiveness;(3) Participate as a partner or sponsor of private-sector initiatives that promote applied research on health care delivery, outcomes, costs, quality, and management; and(4) Provide technical assistance as needed. SourceLaws 1994, LB 1223, § 123; Laws 1996, LB 1044, § 856; Laws 2007, LB296, § 746.