DEVELOPMENT OF OUTCOME MEASURES.

SEC. 10303. DEVELOPMENT OF OUTCOME MEASURES. (a) * * *.— * * * * * * * (c) Clinical Practice Guidelines.—Section 304(b) of the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 (Public Law 110–275) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: “(4) Identification.— “(A) In general.—Following receipt of the report submitted under paragraph (2), and not less than every 3 years thereafter, the Secretary shall contract with the Institute to employ the results of the study performed under paragraph (1) and the best methods identified by the Institute for the purpose of identifying existing and new clinical practice guidelines that were developed using such best methods, including guidelines listed in the National Guideline Clearinghouse. “(B) Consultation.—In carrying out the identification process under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall allow for consultation with professional societies, voluntary health care organizations, and expert panels.” . * * * * * * *