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§ 290aa–16. Evaluation of performance of Department of Health and Human Services programs
(1) Evaluations
(A) In general
(B) Publication
(2) Metrics and outcomes
(A) In generalNot later than 180 days after July 22, 2016, the Secretary shall identify—
(i) outcomes that are to be achieved by activities funded by the programs described in paragraph (1)(A); and
(ii) the metrics by which the achievement of such outcomes shall be determined.
(B) Publication
(3) Metrics data collection
(4) Independent evaluationFor purposes of paragraph (1), the Secretary shall—
(A) enter into an arrangement with the National Academy of Sciences; or
(B) enter into a contract or cooperative agreement with an entity that—
(i) is not an agency of the Federal Government; and
(ii) is qualified to conduct and evaluate research pertaining to opioid use and abuse and draw conclusions about overall opioid use and abuse on the basis of that research.
(5) Exception
(Pub. L. 114–198, title VII, § 701(d), July 22, 2016, 130 Stat. 739.)