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42 U.S.C. § 300hh–31 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 300hh–31. Epidemiology-laboratory capacity grants
(a) In general
Subject to the availability of appropriations, the Secretary, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, shall establish an Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity Grant Program to award grants to State health departments as well as local health departments and tribal jurisdictions that meet such criteria as the Director determines appropriate. Academic centers that assist State and eligible local and tribal health departments may also be eligible for funding under this section as the Director determines appropriate. Grants shall be awarded under this section to assist public health agencies in improving surveillance for, and response to, infectious diseases and other conditions of public health importance by—
(1) strengthening epidemiologic capacity to identify and monitor the occurrence of infectious diseases and other conditions of public health importance;
(2) enhancing laboratory practice as well as systems to report test orders and results electronically;
(3) improving information systems including developing and maintaining an information exchange using national guidelines and complying with capacities and functions determined by an advisory council established and appointed by the Director; and
(4) developing and implementing prevention and control strategies.
(b) Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $190,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2010 through 2013, of which—
(1) not less than $95,000,000 shall be made available each such fiscal year for activities under paragraphs (1) and (4) of subsection (a);
(2) not less than $60,000,000 shall be made available each such fiscal year for activities under subsection (a)(3); and
(3) not less than $32,000,000 shall be made available each such fiscal year for activities under subsection (a)(2).
(July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title XXVIII, § 2821, as added Pub. L. 111–148, title IV, § 4304, Mar. 23, 2010, 124 Stat. 584.)
42 U.S.C. § 300ii–2 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 300ii–2. National lifespan respite resource center
(a) Establishment
The Secretary may award a grant or cooperative agreement to a public or private nonprofit entity to establish a National Resource Center on Lifespan Respite Care (referred to in this section as the “center”).
(b) Purposes of the center
The center shall—
(1) maintain a national database on lifespan respite care;
(2) provide training and technical assistance to State, community, and nonprofit respite care programs; and
(3) provide information, referral, and educational programs to the public on lifespan respite care.
(July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title XXIX, § 2903, as added Pub. L. 109–442, § 2, Dec. 21, 2006, 120 Stat. 3295.)
42 U.S.C. § 300ii–3 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 300ii–3. Report
Not later than January 1, 2009, the Secretary shall report to the Congress on the activities undertaken under this subchapter. Such report shall evaluate—
(1) the number of States that have lifespan respite care programs;
(2) the demographics of the caregivers receiving respite care services through grants or cooperative agreements under this subchapter; and
(3) the effectiveness of entities receiving grants or cooperative agreements under this subchapter.
(July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title XXIX, § 2904, as added Pub. L. 109–442, § 2, Dec. 21, 2006, 120 Stat. 3295.)
42 U.S.C. § 300ii–4 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 300ii–4. Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subchapter—
(1) $30,000,000 for fiscal year 2007;
(2) $40,000,000 for fiscal year 2008;
(3) $53,330,000 for fiscal year 2009;
(4) $71,110,000 for fiscal year 2010; and
(5) $94,810,000 for fiscal year 2011.
(July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title XXIX, § 2905, as added Pub. L. 109–442, § 2, Dec. 21, 2006, 120 Stat. 3296.)
42 U.S.C. § 300jj–14 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 300jj–14. Process for adoption of endorsed recommendations; adoption of initial set of standards, implementation specifications, and certification criteria
(a) Process for adoption of endorsed recommendations
(1) Review of endorsed standards, implementation specifications, and certification criteria
Not later than 90 days after the date of receipt of standards, implementation specifications, or certification criteria endorsed under section 300jj–11(c) of this title, the Secretary, in consultation with representatives of other relevant Federal agencies, shall jointly review such standards, implementation specifications, or certification criteria and shall determine whether or not to propose adoption of such standards, implementation specifications, or certification criteria.
(2) Determination to adopt standards, implementation specifications, and certification criteria
If the Secretary determines—
(A) to propose adoption of any grouping of such standards, implementation specifications, or certification criteria, the Secretary shall, by regulation under section 553 of title 5, determine whether or not to adopt such grouping of standards, implementation specifications, or certification criteria; or
(B) not to propose adoption of any grouping of standards, implementation specifications, or certification criteria, the Secretary shall notify the National Coordinator and the HIT Standards Committee in writing of such determination and the reasons for not proposing the adoption of such recommendation.
(3) Publication
The Secretary shall provide for publication in the Federal Register of all determinations made by the Secretary under paragraph (1).
(b) Adoption of standards, implementation specifications, and certification criteria
(1) In general
Not later than December 31, 2009, the Secretary shall, through the rulemaking process consistent with subsection (a)(2)(A), adopt an initial set of standards, implementation specifications, and certification criteria for the areas required for consideration under section 300jj–12(b)(2)(B) of this title. The rulemaking for the initial set of standards, implementation specifications, and certification criteria may be issued on an interim, final basis.
(2) Application of current standards, implementation specifications, and certification criteria
The standards, implementation specifications, and certification criteria adopted before February 17, 2009, through the process existing through the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology may be applied towards meeting the requirement of paragraph (1).
(3) Subsequent standards activity
The Secretary shall adopt additional standards, implementation specifications, and certification criteria as necessary and consistent with the schedule published under section 300jj–13(b)(2) 1 of this title.
(July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title XXX, § 3004, as added Pub. L. 111–5, div. A, title XIII, § 13101, Feb. 17, 2009, 123 Stat. 240.)
42 U.S.C. § 300jj–15 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 300jj–15. Application and use of adopted standards and implementation specifications by Federal agencies
For requirements relating to the application and use by Federal agencies of the standards and implementation specifications adopted under section 300jj–14 of this title, see section 17901 of this title.
(July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title XXX, § 3005, as added Pub. L. 111–5, div. A, title XIII, § 13101, Feb. 17, 2009, 123 Stat. 241.)
42 U.S.C. § 300jj–16 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 300jj–16. Voluntary application and use of adopted standards and implementation specifications by private entities
(a) In general
Except as provided under section 13112 of the HITECH Act [42 U.S.C. 17902], nothing in such Act or in the amendments made by such Act shall be construed—
(1) to require a private entity to adopt or comply with a standard or implementation specification adopted under section 300jj–14 of this title; or
(2) to provide a Federal agency authority, other than the authority such agency may have under other provisions of law, to require a private entity to comply with such a standard or implementation specification.
(b) Rule of construction
Nothing in this part shall be construed to require that a private entity that enters into a contract with the Federal Government apply or use the standards and implementation specifications adopted under section 300jj–14 of this title with respect to activities not related to the contract.
(July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title XXX, § 3006, as added Pub. L. 111–5, div. A, title XIII, § 13101, Feb. 17, 2009, 123 Stat. 241.)
heading: References in Text
text: The HITECH Act, referred to in subsec. (a), is title XIII of div. A and title IV of div. B of Pub. L. 111–5, Feb. 17, 2009, 123 Stat. 226, 467, also known as the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title of 2009 Amendment note set out under section 201 of this title and Tables.
42 U.S.C. § 300jj–17 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 300jj–17. Federal health information technology
(a) In general
The National Coordinator shall support the development and routine updating of qualified electronic health record technology (as defined in section 300jj of this title) consistent with subsections (b) and (c) and make available such qualified electronic health record technology unless the Secretary determines through an assessment that the needs and demands of providers are being substantially and adequately met through the marketplace.
(b) Certification
In making such electronic health record technology publicly available, the National Coordinator shall ensure that the qualified electronic health record technology described in subsection (a) is certified under the program developed under section 300jj–11(c)(3) of this title to be in compliance with applicable standards adopted under section 300jj–13(a) of this title.
(c) Authorization to charge a nominal fee
The National Coordinator may impose a nominal fee for the adoption by a health care provider of the health information technology system developed or approved under subsection 1 (a) and (b). Such fee shall take into account the financial circumstances of smaller providers, low income providers, and providers located in rural or other medically underserved areas.
(d) Rule of construction
Nothing in this section shall be construed to require that a private or government entity adopt or use the technology provided under this section.
(July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title XXX, § 3007, as added Pub. L. 111–5, div. A, title XIII, § 13101, Feb. 17, 2009, 123 Stat. 241.)
42 U.S.C. § 300jj–18 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 300jj–18. Transitions
(a) ONCHIT
To the extent consistent with section 300jj–11 of this title, all functions, personnel, assets, liabilities, and administrative actions applicable to the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology appointed under Executive Order No. 13335 or the Office of such National Coordinator on the date before February 17, 2009, shall be transferred to the National Coordinator appointed under section 300jj–11(a) of this title and the Office of such National Coordinator as of February 17, 2009.
(b) National eHealth Collaborative
Nothing in sections 1 300jj–12 or 300jj–13 of this title or this subsection shall be construed as prohibiting the AHIC Successor, Inc. doing business as the National eHealth Collaborative from modifying its charter, duties, membership, and any other structure or function required to be consistent with section 2 300jj–12 and 300jj–13 of this title so as to allow the Secretary to recognize such AHIC Successor, Inc. as the HIT Policy Committee or the HIT Standards Committee.
(c) Consistency of recommendations
In carrying out section 300jj–13(b)(1)(A) of this title, until recommendations are made by the HIT Policy Committee, recommendations of the HIT Standards Committee shall be consistent with the most recent recommendations made by such AHIC Successor, Inc.
(July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title XXX, § 3008, as added Pub. L. 111–5, div. A, title XIII, § 13101, Feb. 17, 2009, 123 Stat. 241.)
heading: References in Text
text: Executive Order No. 13335, referred to in subsec. (a), is set out as a note under section 300u of this title.
42 U.S.C. § 300jj–19 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 300jj–19. Miscellaneous provisions
(a) Relation to HIPAA privacy and security law
(1) In general
With respect to the relation of this subchapter to HIPAA privacy and security law:
(A) This subchapter may not be construed as having any effect on the authorities of the Secretary under HIPAA privacy and security law.
(B) The purposes of this subchapter include ensuring that the health information technology standards and implementation specifications adopted under section 300jj–14 of this title take into account the requirements of HIPAA privacy and security law.
(2) Definition
For purposes of this section, the term “HIPAA privacy and security law” means—
(A) the provisions of part C of title XI of the Social Security Act [42 U.S.C. 1320d et seq.], section 264 of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, and subtitle D of title IV 1 of the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act; and
(B) regulations under such provisions.
(b) Flexibility
In administering the provisions of this subchapter, the Secretary shall have flexibility in applying the definition of health care provider under section 300jj(3) of this title, including the authority to omit certain entities listed in such definition when applying such definition under this subchapter, where appropriate.
(July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title XXX, § 3009, as added Pub. L. 111–5, div. A, title XIII, § 13101, Feb. 17, 2009, 123 Stat. 242.)
heading: References in Text
text: The Social Security Act, referred to in subsec. (a)(2)(A), is act Aug. 14, 1935, ch. 531, 49 Stat. 620. Part C of title XI of the Act is classified generally to part C (§ 1320d et seq.) of subchapter XI of chapter 7 of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see section 1305 of this title and Tables.
Section 264 of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, referred to subsec. (a)(2)(A), is section 264 of Pub. L. 104–191, which is set out as a note under section 1320d–2 of this title.
The Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act, referred to in subsec. (a)(2)(A), is title XIII of div. A and title IV of div. B of Pub. L. 111–5, Feb. 17, 2009, 123 Stat. 226, 467, also known as the HITECH Act. Subtitle D of title IV of the Act probably means subtitle D of title XIII of div. A of the Act, which is classified generally to subchapter III (§ 17921 et seq.) of chapter 156 of this title. Title IV of div. B of the Act does not contain a subtitle D. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title of 2009 Amendment note set out under section 201 of this title and Tables.
42 U.S.C. § 300jj–36 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 300jj–36. Information technology professionals in health care
(a) In general
The Secretary, in consultation with the Director of the National Science Foundation, shall provide assistance to institutions of higher education (or consortia thereof) to establish or expand medical health informatics education programs, including certification, undergraduate, and masters degree programs, for both health care and information technology students to ensure the rapid and effective utilization and development of health information technologies (in the United States health care infrastructure).
(b) Activities
Activities for which assistance may be provided under subsection (a) may include the following:
(1) Developing and revising curricula in medical health informatics and related disciplines.
(2) Recruiting and retaining students to the program involved.
(3) Acquiring equipment necessary for student instruction in these programs, including the installation of testbed networks for student use.
(4) Establishing or enhancing bridge programs in the health informatics fields between community colleges and universities.
(c) Priority
In providing assistance under subsection (a), the Secretary shall give preference to the following:
(1) Existing education and training programs.
(2) Programs designed to be completed in less than six months.
(July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title XXX, § 3016, as added Pub. L. 111–5, div. A, title XIII, § 13301, Feb. 17, 2009, 123 Stat. 257.)
42 U.S.C. § 300jj–37 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 300jj–37. General grant and loan provisions
(a) Reports
The Secretary may require that an entity receiving assistance under this part shall submit to the Secretary, not later than the date that is 1 year after the date of receipt of such assistance, a report that includes—
(1) an analysis of the effectiveness of the activities for which the entity receives such assistance, as compared to the goals for such activities; and
(2) an analysis of the impact of the project on health care quality and safety.
(b) Requirement to improve quality of care and decrease in costs
The National Coordinator shall annually evaluate the activities conducted under this part and shall, in awarding grants, implement the lessons learned from such evaluation in a manner so that awards made subsequent to each such evaluation are made in a manner that, in the determination of the National Coordinator, will result in the greatest improvement in the quality and efficiency of health care.
(July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title XXX, § 3017, as added Pub. L. 111–5, div. A, title XIII, § 13301, Feb. 17, 2009, 123 Stat. 257.)
42 U.S.C. § 300mm–2 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 300mm–2. Education and outreach
The WTC Program Administrator shall institute a program that provides education and outreach on the existence and availability of services under the WTC Program. The outreach and education program—
(1) shall include—
(A) the establishment of a public Web site with information about the WTC Program;
(B) meetings with potentially eligible populations;
(C) development and dissemination of outreach materials informing people about the program; and
(D) the establishment of phone information services; and
(2) shall be conducted in a manner intended—
(A) to reach all affected populations; and
(B) to include materials for culturally and linguistically diverse populations.
(July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title XXXIII, § 3303, as added Pub. L. 111–347, title I, § 101, Jan. 2, 2011, 124 Stat. 3629.)
42 U.S.C. § 300mm–3 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 300mm–3. Uniform data collection and analysis
(a) In general
The WTC Program Administrator shall provide for the uniform collection of data, including claims data (and analysis of data and regular reports to the Administrator) on the prevalence of WTC-related health conditions and the identification of new WTC-related health conditions. Such data shall be collected for all individuals provided monitoring or treatment benefits under part B and regardless of their place of residence or Clinical Center of Excellence through which the benefits are provided. The WTC Program Administrator shall provide, through the Data Centers or otherwise, for the integration of such data into the monitoring and treatment program activities under this subchapter.
(b) Coordinating through Centers of Excellence
Each Clinical Center of Excellence shall collect data described in subsection (a) and report such data to the corresponding Data Center for analysis by such Data Center.
(c) Collaboration with WTC Health Registry
The WTC Program Administrator shall provide for collaboration between the Data Centers and the World Trade Center Health Registry described in section 300mm–52 of this title.
(d) Privacy
The data collection and analysis under this section shall be conducted and maintained in a manner that protects the confidentiality of individually identifiable health information consistent with applicable statutes and regulations, including, as applicable, HIPAA privacy and security law (as defined in section 300jj–19(a)(2) of this title) and section 552a of title 5.
(July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title XXXIII, § 3304, as added Pub. L. 111–347, title I, § 101, Jan. 2, 2011, 124 Stat. 3629.)
42 U.S.C. § 300mm–23 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 300mm–23. National arrangement for benefits for eligible individuals outside New York
(a) In general
In order to ensure reasonable access to benefits under this part for individuals who are enrolled WTC responders, screening-eligible WTC survivors, or certified-eligible WTC survivors and who reside in any State, as defined in section 201(f) of this title, outside the New York metropolitan area, the WTC Program Administrator shall establish a nationwide network of health care providers to provide monitoring and treatment benefits and initial health evaluations near such individuals’ areas of residence in such States. Nothing in this subsection shall be construed as preventing such individuals from being provided such monitoring and treatment benefits or initial health evaluation through any Clinical Center of Excellence.
(b) Network requirements
Any health care provider participating in the network under subsection (a) shall—
(1) meet criteria for credentialing established by the Data Centers;
(2) follow the monitoring, initial health evaluation, and treatment protocols developed under section 300mm–4(a)(2)(A)(ii) of this title;
(3) collect and report data in accordance with section 300mm–3 of this title; and
(4) meet such fraud, quality assurance, and other requirements as the WTC Program Administrator establishes, including sections 1320a–7 through 1320a–7e of this title, as applied by section 300mm(d) of this title.
(c) Training and technical assistance
The WTC Program Administer 1 may provide, including through contract, for the provision of training and technical assistance to health care providers participating in the network under subsection (a).
(d) Provision of services through the VA
(1) In general
The WTC Program Administrator may enter into an agreement with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for the Secretary to provide services under this section through facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
(2) National program
Not later than July 1, 2011, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate a report on whether the Department of Veterans Affairs can provide monitoring and treatment services to individuals under this section more efficiently and effectively than through the nationwide network to be established under subsection (a).
(July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title XXXIII, § 3313, as added Pub. L. 111–347, title I, § 101, Jan. 2, 2011, 124 Stat. 3647.)