An applicant must show a demonstrated capability rather than an ability to coordinate
To reauthorize certain programs that provide for opioid use disorder prevention, treatment, and recovery, and for other purposes, section 303, Sec. 303.
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An applicant must show a demonstrated capability rather than an ability to coordinate
The document says “is amended”Who acts: CongressHow: statuteSec. 303 in the PDF
What the document says
“by striking ``is capable of coordinating with other entities to carry out'' and inserting ``has the demonstrated capability to carry out, through referral or contractual arrangements''”
The section amends section 552(d)(2)(A) of the Public Health Service Act, replacing the standard that an applicant is capable of coordinating with other entities with a standard that it has the demonstrated capability to carry the work out through referral or contractual arrangements. A related change requires the application to contain information, assurances and relevant documentation.
What the document actually says
“by striking ``is capable of coordinating with other entities to carry out'' and inserting ``has the demonstrated capability to carry out, through referral or contractual arrangements''”
That sentence, in plain words
The old words asked if a group could work with others. The new words ask if it has shown it can do the job. It can do the job through deals or referrals.
What this is about
A referral is sending a patient elsewhere. A contract is a paid deal with another group. Either counts, but the group must show it works.
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Reauthorize certain programs that provide for opioid use disorder prevention, treatment, and recovery, Public Law 119-44, sec. 303, 139 Stat. 685 (2025). https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/PLAW-119publ44/html/PLAW-119publ44.htm
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“An applicant must show a demonstrated capability rather than an ability to coordinate,” Reauthorize certain programs that provide for opioid use disorder prevention, treatment, and recovery, section 303, Sec. 303. Read the Mandate, https://readthemandate.org/pl-119-44/proposal/sec303-demonstrated-capability/ (retrieved August 26, 2026).
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