(1) The department may initiate, fund, and conduct research and evaluation projects to improve the delivery of children’s medical services. The department may cooperate with public and private agencies engaged in work of a similar nature.
(2) The Children’s Medical Services network shall be included in any evaluation conducted in accordance with the provisions of Title XXI of the Social Security Act as enacted by the Legislature.
History.—s. 10, ch. 78-106; s. 18, ch. 98-288.
Note.—Former s. 391.061.
Structure Florida Statutes
Chapter 391 - Children's Medical Services
Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 391.011-391.097)
391.016 - Purposes and functions.
391.025 - Applicability and scope.
391.026 - Powers and duties of the department.
391.029 - Program eligibility.
391.035 - Provider qualifications.
391.037 - Physicians; private sector services.
391.047 - Third-party payments.
391.055 - Service delivery systems.
391.065 - Health care provider agreements.
391.071 - Quality of care requirements.