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124 STAT. 389 PUBLIC LAW 111–148—MAR. 23, 2010 to the Secretary the views of such multi-stakeholder groups with respect to each such design and format. ‘‘(d) COORDINATION.—Where appropriate, the Secretary shall coordinate the manner in which data are presented through Internet websites described in subsection (a) and for public reporting of other quality measures by the Secretary, including such quality measures under title XVIII of the Social Security Act. ‘‘(e) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—To carry out this sec- tion, there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary for fiscal years 2010 through 2014.’’. PART III—ENCOURAGING DEVELOPMENT OF NEW PATIENT CARE MODELS SEC. 3021. ESTABLISHMENT OF CENTER FOR MEDICARE AND MED- ICAID INNOVATION WITHIN CMS. (a) IN GENERAL.—Title XI of the Social Security Act is amended by inserting after section 1115 the following new section: ‘‘CENTER FOR MEDICARE AND MEDICAID INNOVATION ‘‘SEC. 1115A. (a) CENTER FOR MEDICARE AND MEDICAID INNOVA- TION ESTABLISHED.— ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—There is created within the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services a Center for Medicare and Med- icaid Innovation (in this section referred to as the ‘CMI’) to carry out the duties described in this section. The purpose of the CMI is to test innovative payment and service delivery models to reduce program expenditures under the applicable titles while preserving or enhancing the quality of care fur- nished to individuals under such titles. In selecting such models, the Secretary shall give preference to models that also improve the coordination, quality, and efficiency of health care services furnished to applicable individuals defined in paragraph (4)(A). ‘‘(2) DEADLINE.—The Secretary shall ensure that the CMI is carrying out the duties described in this section by not later than January 1, 2011. ‘‘(3) CONSULTATION.—In carrying out the duties under this section, the CMI shall consult representatives of relevant Fed- eral agencies, and clinical and analytical experts with expertise in medicine and health care management. The CMI shall use open door forums or other mechanisms to seek input from interested parties. ‘‘(4) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: ‘‘(A) APPLICABLE INDIVIDUAL.—The term ‘applicable individual’ means— ‘‘(i) an individual who is entitled to, or enrolled for, benefits under part A of title XVIII or enrolled for benefits under part B of such title; ‘‘(ii) an individual who is eligible for medical assist- ance under title XIX, under a State plan or waiver; or ‘‘(iii) an individual who meets the criteria of both clauses (i) and (ii). ‘‘(B) APPLICABLE TITLE.—The term ‘applicable title’ means title XVIII, title XIX, or both. 42 USC 1315a.