The Nevada Academy of Health, created during the 2008 legislative session by Senate Bill 171 (http://leg.state.nv.us/74th/Bills/SB/SB171_EN.pdf), is tasked with performing duties as assigned by SB 171, which includes: 

• Studying issues related to health care in Nevada, including the education and training of providers.
• Establishing standards and goals concerning the provision of health care.
• Analyzing and evaluating data related to health care.
• Providing recommendations concerning the establishment of a statewide biomedical and health research program.

The Nevada Academy of Health will also provide assistance and technical expertise that will be used to improve health care in Nevada, and secure advice and recommendations from consumers, as well as experts in the field of health care.