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1 shall also apply for purposes of this section except that,

2 instead of the requirement specified in clause (i) of sub-

3 section (h)(1)(A) of such section, an individual must be

4 eligible for services under parts A and B and covered for

5 medical assistance for health home services under section

6 1945 in order to be an eligible individual with chronic con-

7 ditions.

8 ‘‘(h) EVIDENCE-BASED AND REPORTING.—In con-

9 tracting with a State under this section, the State—

10 ‘‘(1) shall follow evidence-based guidelines for

11 chronic care; and

12 ‘‘(2) shall report at least by the end of every

13 month data specified by the Secretary, including an

14 assessment of the use of remote patient monitoring

15 and quality measures of process, outcome, and struc-

16 ture.

17 ‘‘(i) WAIVER AUTHORITY.—

18 ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The limitations on tele-

19 health under section 1834(m) shall not apply for

20 purposes of this section.

21 ‘‘(2) SECRETARY AUTHORITY.—The Secretary

22 may waive such other requirements of this title and

23 title XIX as may be necessary to carry out the pro-

24 visions of this section.’’.
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(2) REPORTING.—

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