; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subsection: (ee) Collaborative care models (1) In general The term collaborative care model means a model for providing health care to individuals which adheres to the core services described in paragraph (2) and under which each individual receiving care through the model receives care from a collaborative team of providers described in paragraph (3). (2) Core services The services described in this paragraph are: (A) Comprehensive care management. (B) Care coordination and health promotion. (C) Comprehensive transitional care from inpatient settings to other settings, including appropriate follow up. (D) Individual and family support, which shall include authorized representatives. (E) Referral to community and social support services, as appropriate. (F) The use of health information technology to link services, as feasible and appropriate. (3) Collaborative health team A team described in this paragraph includes the following providers: (A) A primary care provider such as a primary care physician, an internist, a nurse practitioner, or a physician's assistant. (B) Care management staff which shall include a member who is a registered professional nurse, a clinical social worker, or a psychologist, and who specializes in primary care management and is trained to provide evidence based care coordination, brief behavioral interventions, and to support treatments (including medications) initiated by a primary care physician. (C) A psychiatric consultant who shall advise the primary care provider as necessary (either in person or remotely). .