Summary
Directs CMS to plan and budget means of improving provider access to data for care management purposes and to support the evaluation of delivery system reforms.
Implementation Status
In December 2010, CMS published a plan for implementing modernization of its computer and data systems to meet these goals.
Statutory Text
SEC. 10330. MODERNIZING COMPUTER AND DATA SYSTEMS OF THE CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES TO SUPPORT IMPROVEMENTS IN CARE DELIVERY. (a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of Health and Human Services (in this section referred to as the ‘‘Secretary’’) shall develop a plan (and detailed budget for the resources needed to implement such plan) to modernize the computer and data systems of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (in this section referred to as ‘‘CMS’’). (b) CONSIDERATIONS.—In developing the plan, the Secretary shall consider how such modernized computer system could— (1) in accordance with the regulations promulgated under section 264(c) of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, make available data in a reliable and timely manner to providers of services and suppliers to support their efforts to better manage and coordinate care furnished to beneficiaries of CMS programs; and (2) support consistent evaluations of payment and delivery system reforms under CMS programs. (c) POSTING OF PLAN.—By not later than 9 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall post on the website of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services the plan described in subsection (a).