Sec. 304.1. general authority respecting research, evaluations, and demonstrations in health statistics, health services, and health care technology assessment

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## Sec. 304.1 general authority respecting research, evaluations, and demonstrations in health statistics, health services, and health care technology assessment **[**242b**]** ###

(a)The Secretary may, through the Agency for Health Care Policy and Research or the National Center for Health Statistics or using National Research Service Awards or other appropriate authorities, undertake and support training programs to provide for an expanded and continuing supply of individuals qualified to perform the research, evaluation, and demonstration projects set forth in section 306 and in title IX. 1Former section 303 was repealed by section 3201(b)(1) of Public Law 106–310 (114 Stat. 1190). ###

(b)To implement subsection

(a)and section 306, the Secretary may, in addition to any other authority which under other provisions of this Act or any other law may be used by him to implement such subsection, do the following: ####

(1)Utilize personnel and equipment, facilities, and other physical resources of the Department of Health and Human Services, permit appropriate (as determined by the Secretary) entities and individuals to utilize the physical resources of such Department, provide technical assistance and advice, make grants to public and nonprofit private entities and individuals, and, when appropriate, enter into contracts with public and private entities and individuals. ####

(2)Admit and treat at hospitals and other facilities of the Service persons not otherwise eligible for admission and treatment at such facilities. ####

(3)Secure, from time to time and for such periods as the Secretary deems advisable but in accordance with section 3109 of title 5, United States Code, the assistance and advice of consultants from the United States or abroad. The Secretary may for the purpose of carrying out the functions set forth in sections 305,2 306, and 309, obtain (in accordance with section 3109 of title 5 of the United States Code, but without regard to the limitation in such section on the number of days or the period of service) for each of the centers the services of not more than fifteen experts who have appropriate scientific or professional qualifications. 2See footnote for section 306. ####

(4)Acquire, construct, improve, repair, operate, and maintain laboratory, research, and other necessary facilities and equipment, and such other real or personal property (including patents) as the Secretary deems necessary; and acquire, without regard to the Act of March 3, 1877 (40 U.S.C. 34), by lease or otherwise, through the Administrator of General Services, buildings or parts of buildings in the District of Columbia or communities located adjacent to the District of Columbia. ###

(c)####

(1)The Secretary shall coordinate all health services research, evaluations, and demonstrations, all health statistical and epidemiological activities, and all research, evaluations, and demonstrations respecting the assessment of health care technology undertaken and supported through units of the Department of Health and Human Services. To the maximum extent feasible such coordination shall be carried out through the Agency for Health Care Policy and Research and the National Center for Health Statistics. ####

(2)The Secretary shall coordinate the health services research, evaluations, and demonstrations, the health statistical and (where appropriate) epidemiological activities, and the research, evaluations, and demonstrations respecting the assessment of health care technology authorized by this Act through the Agency for Health Care Policy and Research and the National Center for Health Statistics.

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Pub. L. 106-310
114 Stat. 1190
40 USC 34

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Sec. 304.1

general authority respecting research, evaluations, and demonstrations in health statistics, health services, and health care technology assessment

Pub. L.Pub. L. 106-310

Stat.114 Stat. 1190

Cite40 USC 34

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