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 124 STAT. 970 PUBLIC LAW 111–148—MAR. 23, 2010 evidence in judicial or administrative proceedings without consent of the applicable provider of services or supplier.’’. (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect on January 1, 2012. SEC. 10333. COMMUNITY-BASED COLLABORATIVE CARE NETWORKS. Part D of title III of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 254b et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following new subpart: ‘‘Subpart XI—Community-Based Collaborative Care Network Program ‘‘SEC. 340H. COMMUNITY-BASED COLLABORATIVE CARE NETWORK PROGRAM. ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary may award grants to eligible entities to support community-based collaborative care networks that meet the requirements of subsection (b). ‘‘(b) COMMUNITY-BASED COLLABORATIVE CARE NETWORKS.— ‘‘(1) DESCRIPTION.—A community-based collaborative care network (referred to in this section as a ‘network’) shall be a consortium of health care providers with a joint governance structure (including providers within a single entity) that pro- vides comprehensive coordinated and integrated health care services (as defined by the Secretary) for low-income popu- lations. ‘‘(2) REQUIRED INCLUSION.—A network shall include the following providers (unless such provider does not exist within the community, declines or refuses to participate, or places unreasonable conditions on their participation): ‘‘(A) A hospital that meets the criteria in section 1923(b)(1) of the Social Security Act; and ‘‘(B) All Federally qualified health centers (as defined in section 1861(aa) of the Social Security Act located in the community. ‘‘(3) PRIORITY.—In awarding grants, the Secretary shall give priority to networks that include— ‘‘(A) the capability to provide the broadest range of services to low-income individuals; ‘‘(B) the broadest range of providers that currently serve a high volume of low-income individuals; and ‘‘(C) a county or municipal department of health. ‘‘(c) APPLICATION.— ‘‘(1) APPLICATION.—A network described in subsection (b) shall submit an application to the Secretary. ‘‘(2) RENEWAL.—In subsequent years, based on the perform- ance of grantees, the Secretary may provide renewal grants to prior year grant recipients. ‘‘(d) USE OF FUNDS.— ‘‘(1) USE BY GRANTEES.—Grant funds may be used for the following activities: ‘‘(A) Assist low-income individuals to— ‘‘(i) access and appropriately use health services; ‘‘(ii) enroll in health coverage programs; and ‘‘(iii) obtain a regular primary care provider or a medical home. ‘‘(B) Provide case management and care management. 42 USC 256i. 42 USC 1395kk note.