S.Amdt. 3227

SA 3227. Mr. CARDIN submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to
amendment SA 2786 proposed by Mr. Reid (for himself, Mr. Baucus, Mr.
Dodd, and Mr. Harkin) to the bill H.R. 3590, to amend the Internal
Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the first-time homebuyers credit in the
case of members of the Armed Forces and certain other Federal
employees, and for other purposes; which was ordered to lie on the
table; as follows:

On page 731, strike line 17 and all that follows through
line 10 on page 732 and insert the following:
``(xix) Using commonly available and inexpensive
technologies, including wireless and Internet-based tools,
that have a demonstrated ability to improve patient outcomes
or reduce health care costs, to simplify the complex
management and treatment of chronic diseases for patients and
health care providers.
``(C) Additional factors for consideration.--In selecting
models for testing under subparagraph (A), the CMI may
consider the following additional factors:
``(i) Whether the model includes a regular process for
monitoring and updating patient care plans in a manner that
is consistent with the needs and preferences of applicable
individuals.
``(ii) Whether the model places the applicable individual,
including family members and other informal caregivers of the
applicable individual, at the center of the care team of the
applicable individual.
``(iii) Whether the model provides for in-person contact
with applicable individuals.
``(iv) Whether the model utilizes technology, such as
electronic health records, wireless and Internet-based
tools,''.
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