8. In the course of studying and evaluating proposed mandated health benefits, the commission shall:
a. develop criteria for a system and program of data collection, for use by the Departments of Health and Banking and Insurance, to assess the impact of mandated health benefits, including the cost to employers and carriers, impact of treatment, cost savings in the health care system, number of providers, and other data as may be appropriate; and
b. review and comment to any State department, board, bureau, commission, or agency, with respect to any order or regulations proposed or implemented thereby that affect mandated health benefits.