Page:United States Statutes at Large Volume 124.djvu/596

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124 STAT. 570 PUBLIC LAW 111–148—MAR. 23, 2010 promote healthy lifestyles and chronic disease self-manage- ment for Medicare beneficiaries; (B) any relevant findings relating to the evidence review under paragraph (2)(B)(i); and (C) the results of the evaluation under paragraph (2)(B)(ii). (4) FUNDING.—For purposes of carrying out this subsection, the Secretary shall provide for the transfer, from the Federal Hospital Insurance Trust Fund under section 1817 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395i) and the Federal Supplemental Medical Insurance Trust Fund under section 1841 of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1395t), in such proportion as the Secretary deter- mines appropriate, of $50,000,000 to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Program Management Account. Amounts transferred under the preceding sentence shall remain available until expended. (5) ADMINISTRATION.—Chapter 35 of title 44, United States Code shall not apply to the this subsection. (6) MEDICARE BENEFICIARY.—In this subsection, the term ‘‘Medicare beneficiary’’ means an individual who is entitled to benefits under part A of title XVIII of the Social Security Act and enrolled under part B of such title. SEC. 4203. REMOVING BARRIERS AND IMPROVING ACCESS TO WELLNESS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. Title V of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 791 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end of the following: ‘‘SEC. 510. ESTABLISHMENT OF STANDARDS FOR ACCESSIBLE MED- ICAL DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT. ‘‘(a) STANDARDS.—Not later than 24 months after the date of enactment of the Affordable Health Choices Act, the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board shall, in consulta- tion with the Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration, promulgate regulatory standards in accordance with the Adminis- trative Procedure Act (2 U.S.C. 551 et seq.) setting forth the min- imum technical criteria for medical diagnostic equipment used in (or in conjunction with) physician’s offices, clinics, emergency rooms, hospitals, and other medical settings. The standards shall ensure that such equipment is accessible to, and usable by, individuals with accessibility needs, and shall allow independent entry to, use of, and exit from the equipment by such individuals to the maximum extent possible. ‘‘(b) MEDICAL DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT COVERED.—The stand- ards issued under subsection (a) for medical diagnostic equipment shall apply to equipment that includes examination tables, examina- tion chairs (including chairs used for eye examinations or proce- dures, and dental examinations or procedures), weight scales, mammography equipment, x-ray machines, and other radiological equipment commonly used for diagnostic purposes by health profes- sionals. ‘‘(c) REVIEW AND AMENDMENT.—The Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board, in consultation with the Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration, shall periodically review and, as appropriate, amend the standards in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act (2 U.S.C. 551 et seq.) .’’. Deadline. 29 USC 794f. Definition.