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1 received by such entity under such section, and in-
2 formation derived from the evaluation described in
3 such paragraph (4)(D), for additional analyses (as
4 determined appropriate by the Secretary of Health
5 and Human Services) that such entity may provide
6 or sell to providers of services and suppliers (includ-
7 ing for the purposes of assisting providers of services
8 and suppliers to develop and participate in quality
9 and patient care improvement activities, including
10 developing new models of care).
11 (2) DEFINITIONS.—In this subsection:
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(A) The term ‘‘qualified entity’’ has the
13 meaning given such term in section 1874(e)(2)
14 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C.
15 1395kk(e)).
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(B) The terms ‘‘supplier’’, ‘‘physician’’,
17 and ‘‘provider of services’’ have the meanings
18 given such terms in subsections (d), (r), and
19 (u), respectively, of section 1861 of the Social
20 Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x).
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(b) ACCESS TO MEDICARE DATA TO PROVIDERS OF
SERVICES AND SUPPLIERS TO FACILITATE DEVELOP-
MENT OF ALTERNATIVE PAYMENT MODELS AND TO
QUALIFIED CLINICAL DATA REGISTRIES TO FACILITATE
QUALITY
IMPROVEMENT.—Consistent with applicable
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