### Question
How does the law define research findings?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 1320e*, **research findings** is defined as:

> the results of a study or assessment

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1320e*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-SOCIAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER XI-GENERAL PROVISIONS, PEER REVIEW, AND ADMINISTRATIVE SIMPLIFICATION > Part D-Comparative Clinical Effectiveness Research**

