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42 U.S. Code § 256a-1. Establishing community health teams to support the patient-centered medical home
(a) In generalThe 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, interprofessional 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 entitiesTo 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 1603 of title 25;