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1 cluding the use of the payment methodology described in

2 paragraph (2) of such subsection.

3 ‘‘(d) HOSPITAL REFERRALS.—Hospitals that are

4 participating providers under this section shall establish

5 procedures for referring any eligible individuals with

6 chronic conditions who seek or need treatment in a hos-

7 pital emergency department to designated providers in the

8 same manner as required under section 1945(d).

9 ‘‘(e) MONITORING AND REPORT ON QUALITY.—The

10 methodology and proposal required under subsection (f)

11 of section 1945 and the report on quality measures under

12 subsection (f) of such section shall also apply under this

13 section.

14 ‘‘(f) REPORT ON QUALITY MEASURES.—As a condi-

15 tion for receiving payment for health home services pro-

16 vided to an eligible individual with chronic conditions, a

17 designated provider shall report, in accordance with such

18 requirements as the Secretary shall specify, including a

19 plan for the use of remote patient monitoring, on all appli-

20 cable measures for determining the quality of such serv-

21 ices. When appropriate and feasible, a designated provider

22 shall use health information technology in providing the

23 Secretary with such information.

24 ‘‘(g) DEFINITIONS.—In this section, the provisions
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