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42 U.S. Code § 299b-6. Coordination of Federal Government quality improvement efforts
(a) Requirement
(1) In general
To avoid duplication and ensure that Federal resources are used efficiently and effectively, the Secretary, acting through the Director, shall coordinate all research, evaluations, and demonstrations related to health services research, quality measurement and quality improvement activities undertaken and supported by the Federal Government.
(2) Specific activitiesThe Director, in collaboration with the appropriate Federal officials representing all concerned executive agencies and departments, shall develop and manage a process to—
(A)
improve interagency coordination, priority setting, and the use and sharing of research findings and data pertaining to Federal quality improvement programs, technology assessment, and health services research;
(B)
strengthen the research information infrastructure, including databases, pertaining to Federal health services research and health care quality improvement initiatives;
(C)
set specific goals for participating agencies and departments to further health services research and health care quality improvement; and
(D)
strengthen the management of Federal health care quality improvement programs.