The Director, in collaboration with the Medicaid Division of the Nevada Health Authority, shall contract with the Nevada System of Higher Education to collect and analyze information from health facilities and purchasers of health care to:
1. Respond to requests for information from the Legislature.
2. Provide technical assistance to purchasers of health care.
3. Provide the Department with information necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter.
4. Provide other persons with information relating to the cost of health care.