In this subchapter:

1. (1) Advisory Council The term “Advisory Council” means the National Advisory Council on Healthcare Research and Quality established under section 299c of this title.
2. (2) Agency The term “Agency” means the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.
3. (3) Director The term “Director” means the Director of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.

(July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title IX, § 948, formerly § 928, as added Pub. L. 106–129, § 2(a), Dec. 6, 1999, 113 Stat. 1670; renumbered § 938 and amended Pub. L. 109–41, § 2(a)(3), (4), July 29, 2005, 119 Stat. 424; renumbered § 948 and amended Pub. L. 111–148, title III, § 3013(a)(2), (3), Mar. 23, 2010, 124 Stat. 381.)

Editorial Notes

Prior Provisions

Prior sections 299d to 299j were repealed by Pub. L. 99–117, § 12(d), Oct. 7, 1985, 99 Stat. 495.

Section 299d, act July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title IX, § 904, as added Oct. 6, 1965, Pub. L. 89–239, § 2, 79 Stat. 928; amended Oct. 15, 1968, Pub. L. 90–574, title I, § 104, 82 Stat. 1005; Oct. 30, 1970, Pub. L. 91–515, title I, §§ 106, 111(b), 84 Stat. 1299, 1301, authorized Secretary to make grants for establishment and operation of regional medical programs and set forth requirements for grant applications.

Section 299e, act July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title IX, § 905, as added Oct. 6, 1965, Pub. L. 89–239, § 2, 79 Stat. 929; amended Oct. 15, 1968, Pub. L. 90–574, title I, § 105, 82 Stat. 1005; Oct. 30, 1970, Pub. L. 91–515, title I, §§ 107(a), 111(b), title VI, § 601(b)(2), (4), 84 Stat. 1299, 1301, 1311; Oct. 17, 1979, Pub. L. 96–88, title V, § 509(b), 93 Stat. 695, provided for establishment of a National Advisory Council on Regional Medical Programs and its functions.

Section 299f, act July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title IX, § 906, as added Oct. 6, 1965, Pub. L. 89–239, § 2, 79 Stat. 930; amended Oct. 30, 1970, Pub. L. 91–515, title I, § 111(b), 84 Stat. 1301, authorized Secretary to establish rules and regulations covering terms of approval of grant applications and coordination of programs.

Section 299g, act July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title IX, § 907, as added Oct. 6, 1965, Pub. L. 89–239, § 2, 79 Stat. 930; amended Oct. 30, 1970, Pub. L. 91–515, title I, §§ 108, 111(b), 84 Stat. 1300, 1301, directed Secretary to compile a list of facilities equipped and staffed to provide most advanced methods for diagnosing and treating certain diseases and illnesses.

Section 299h, act July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title IX, § 908, as added Oct. 6, 1965, Pub. L. 89–239, § 2, 79 Stat. 930, called for a report to the President and the Congress on or before June 30, 1967, by Surgeon General concerning activities under this subchapter with required statements, appraisals, and recommendations.

Section 299i, act July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title IX, § 909, as added Oct. 6, 1965, Pub. L. 89–239, § 2, 79 Stat. 930; amended Oct. 30, 1970, Pub. L. 91–515, title I, §§ 109, 111(b), 84 Stat. 1300, 1301; Oct. 17, 1979, Pub. L. 96–88, title V, § 509(b), 93 Stat. 695, provided for recordkeeping by grant recipients and for accessibility of records for audit and examination.

Section 299j, act July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title IX, § 910, as added Oct. 15, 1968, Pub. L. 90–574, title I, § 106, 82 Stat. 1005; amended Oct. 30, 1970, Pub. L. 91–515, title I, § 110, 84 Stat. 1300, related to grants and contracts for multiprogram services, costs of special projects, and support of research, studies, investigations, training, and demonstrations.

Amendments

2010—Par. (1). Pub. L. 111–148, § 3013(a)(3), made technical amendment to reference in original act which appears in text as reference to section 299c of this title, requiring no change in text.

2005—Par. (1). Pub. L. 109–41, § 2(a)(4), made technical amendment to reference in original act which appears in text as reference to section 299c of this title, requiring no change in text.