124 STAT. 513 PUBLIC LAW 111–148—MAR. 23, 2010 ‘‘(B) the perception of the health care institutions and providers assisted by such entity regarding the value of the entity; and ‘‘(C) where practicable, better patient health outcomes and lower cost resulting from the assistance provided by such entity. ‘‘(2) EFFECT OF EVALUATION.—Based on the outcome of the evaluation of the entity under paragraph (1), the Director shall determine whether to renew a grant or contract with such entity under this section. ‘‘(f) COORDINATION.—The entities that receive a grant or con- tract under this section shall coordinate with health information technology regional extension centers under section 3012(c) and the primary care extension program established under section 399W regarding the dissemination of quality improvement, system delivery reform, and best practices information.’’. SEC. 3502. ESTABLISHING COMMUNITY HEALTH TEAMS TO SUPPORT THE PATIENT-CENTERED MEDICAL HOME. (a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of Health and Human Services (referred to in this section as the ‘‘Secretary’’) shall establish a program to provide grants to or enter into contracts with eligible entities to establish community-based interdisciplinary, interprofes- sional teams (referred to in this section as ‘‘health teams’’) to support primary care practices, including obstetrics and gynecology practices, within the hospital service areas served by the eligible entities. Grants or contracts shall be used to— (1) establish health teams to provide support services to primary care providers; and (2) provide capitated payments to primary care providers as determined by the Secretary. (b) ELIGIBLE ENTITIES.—To be eligible to receive a grant or contract under subsection (a), an entity shall— (1)(A) be a State or State-designated entity; or (B) be an Indian tribe or tribal organization, as defined in section 4 of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act; (2) submit a plan for achieving long-term financial sustain- ability within 3 years; (3) submit a plan for incorporating prevention initiatives and patient education and care management resources into the delivery of health care that is integrated with community- based prevention and treatment resources, where available; (4) ensure that the health team established by the entity includes an interdisciplinary, interprofessional team of health care providers, as determined by the Secretary; such team may include medical specialists, nurses, pharmacists, nutrition- ists, dieticians, social workers, behavioral and mental health providers (including substance use disorder prevention and treatment providers), doctors of chiropractic, licensed com- plementary and alternative medicine practitioners, and physi- cians’ assistants; (5) agree to provide services to eligible individuals with chronic conditions, as described in section 1945 of the Social Security Act (as added by section 2703), in accordance with the payment methodology established under subsection (c) of such section; and Plans. Plans. Deadline. Grants. Contracts. 42 USC 256a–1. Determination.
