53-6-909. (Temporary) Project evaluation -- outcomes measurement -- independent assessment. (1) The department shall, by request for proposals, provide for evaluation of the project outcomes at the completion of the project and may provide for evaluation at other times as the department may determine. The evaluation must include an evaluation of the cost-effectiveness of the project, the degree of access to health care available to participants, and the health status of participants. A contract for project evaluation may be combined by the department with another contract made by the department pursuant to this part.
     (2) The department shall, by request for proposals, provide for an independent assessment of the project by a corporation, firm, partnership, or other business entity knowledgeable in the measurement of cost-effectiveness, access, quality of care, and health status of individuals receiving health care. A contract for the assessment may not be combined with another contract made by the department pursuant to this part. A contract required by this subsection must also require the contractor to provide information developed by the assessment to the U.S. health care financing agency or another agency of the federal government. (Terminates October 1, 2001--sec. 1, Ch. 28, L. 1999.)

     History: En. Sec. 9, Ch. 380, L. 1997.