Study and report on neonatal abstinence syndrome

(a) In general The Secretary of Health and Human Services (in this section referred to as the Secretary), shall conduct a study on— (1) the prevalence of neonatal abstinence syndrome (in this section referred to as NAS); and (2) infant and maternal health outcomes associated with pediatric transitional care facilities. (b) Elements In conducting the study under subsection (a), the Secretary shall— (1) identify the barriers to obtaining valid, accurate, up-to-date data on the prevalence of NAS among beneficiaries under State plans (or waivers of such plans) under title XIX of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396 et seq.); and (2) identify the scope of services and supports available to beneficiaries with a diagnosis of NAS under such State plans (or waivers). (c) Report (1) Submission to Congress Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report that contains the findings and, to the extent applicable, recommendations resulting from the study under subsection (a). (2) Publication Upon the submission to Congress of the report described in paragraph (1), the Secretary shall publish such report on a public website. (d) Definitions In this section: (1) Pediatric transitional care facility The term pediatric transitional care facility means a residential pediatric recovery center for infants with neonatal abstinence syndrome that provides inpatient or outpatient treatment. (2) State The term State means each of the several States, the District of Columbia, and any territory of the United States.