The commissioner shall analyze the data collected to:
(1) assist the state in developing and refining its health policy in the areas of access, utilization, quality, and cost;

(2) assist the state in promoting efficiency and effectiveness in the financing and delivery of health services;

(3) monitor and track accessibility, utilization, quality, and cost of health care services within the state;

(4) evaluate the impact of health care reform activities;

(5) assist the state in its public health activities; and

(6) evaluate and determine the most appropriate methods for ongoing data collection.