OAR 333-019-0005: Conduct of Special Studies by Oregon Health Authority

The Authority may conduct special studies concerning the causes and prevention of diseases and other significant health conditions. Special studies include any collection of information about the health status or potential health risk factors of individuals or groups of individuals, other than the routine collection of birth, death, and marriage information, and are not restricted to reportable diseases, infections, or conditions. The Authority may collaborate with local public health authorities, other institutions, or other individuals in the conduct of these studies.