Section text and notes
Provision of information
Use of eligible entities to conduct evaluations
Evaluations required
Certified EHR technology grant program not included
section 1397m(b) of this titleThe provisions of this subsection shall not apply to the certified EHR technology grant program under .
Authorized activities
A recipient of assistance described in paragraph (1)(B) shall use the funds made available through the assistance to conduct a validated evaluation of the effectiveness of the activities funded under a program carried out under this part.
Applications
To be eligible to receive assistance under paragraph (1)(B), an entity shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require, including a proposal for the evaluation.
Reports
Not later than a date specified by the Secretary, an eligible entity receiving assistance under paragraph (1)(B) shall submit to the Secretary, the Committee on Ways and Means and the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives, and the Committee on Finance of the Senate a report containing the results of the evaluation conducted using such assistance together with such recommendations as the entity determines to be appropriate.
Evaluations and audits of certified EHR technology grant program by the Secretary
Evaluations
section 1397m(b) of this titleThe Secretary shall conduct an evaluation of the activities funded under the certified EHR technology grant program under . Such evaluation shall include an evaluation of whether the funding provided under the grant is expended only for the purposes for which it is made.
Audits
section 1397m(b) of this titleThe Secretary shall conduct appropriate audits of grants made under .
Aug. 14, 1935, ch. 531 Pub. L. 111–148, title VI, § 6703(a)(1)(C)124 Stat. 796 (, title XX, § 2044, as added , , .)