42 USC 256i - Community-based collaborative care network program

U.S Code last checked for updates: May 07, 2024

§ 256i.

Community-based collaborative care network program

(a)

In general

(b)

Community-based collaborative care networks

(1)

Description

(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 1396r–4(b)(1) of this title; and

(B)

All Federally qualified health centers (as defined in section 1395x(aa) of this title 1

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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

(2)

Renewal

(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.

(C)

Perform health outreach using neighborhood health workers or through other means.

(D)

Provide transportation.

(E)

Expand capacity, including through telehealth, after-hours services or urgent care.

(F)

Provide direct patient care services.

(2)

Grant funds to HRSA grantees

(e)

Authorization of appropriations

(July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title III, § 340I, formerly § 340H, as added Pub. L. 111–148, title X, § 10333, Mar. 23, 2010, 124 Stat. 970; renumbered § 340I, Pub. L. 115–63, title III, § 301(c)(2), Sept. 29, 2017, 131 Stat. 1172.)

cite as: 42 USC 256i