Sec. 947. FUNDING

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## SEC. 947 FUNDING **[**299c–6**]** ###

(a)Intent To ensure that the United States investment in biomedical research is rapidly translated into improvements in the quality of patient care, there must be a corresponding investment in research on the most effective clinical and organizational strategies for use of these findings in daily practice. The authorization levels in subsections

(b)and

(c)provide for a proportionate increase in health care research as the United States investment in biomedical research increases. ###

(b)Authorization of Appropriations For the purpose of carrying out this title, there are authorized to be appropriated $250,000,000 for fiscal year 2000, and such sums as may be necessary for each of the fiscal years 2001 through 2005. ###

(c)Evaluations In addition to amounts available pursuant to subsection

(b)for carrying out this title, there shall be made available for such purpose, from the amounts made available pursuant to section 241 (relating to evaluations), an amount equal to 40 percent of the maximum amount authorized in such section 241 to be made available for a fiscal year. ###

(d)Health Disparities Research For the purpose of carrying out the activities under section 903, there are authorized to be appropriated $50,000,000 for fiscal year 2001, and such sums as may be necessary for each of the fiscal years 2002 through 2005. ###

(e)Patient Safety and Quality Improvement For the purpose of carrying out part C, there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary for each of the fiscal years 2006 through 2010.