qualified entity

(2) Qualified entities For purposes of this subsection, the term “qualified entity” means a public or private entity that— (A) is qualified (as determined by the Secretary) to use claims data to evaluate the performance of providers of services and suppliers on measures of quality, efficiency, effectiveness, and resource use; and (B) agrees to meet the requirements described in paragraph (4) and meets such other requirements as the Secretary may specify, such as ensuring security of data.

Source

42 USC § 1395kk(e)(2)


Scoping language

For purposes of this subsection
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