The Office for Oregon Health Policy and Research, Policy and Analysis Unit provides information for the governor and the legislature about health services and provides health policy analysis. It consist of two sections: The Research and Data Unit compiles and analyzes statistical and technical information regarding Oregon's health care system to support policy formation and evaluation, both within and beyond State government. The Oregon Research and Evaluation Collaborative (OHREC) facilitates collaborative health services research and policy analysis on issues affecting the Oregon Health Plan population and works to effectively communicate timely, quality results of health services research and analysis in the interest of informing health policy.