greater than the rate negotiated pursuant to paragraph (2)(A). (5) (A) If, in the course of an episode of care under this section, any part of care or services is furnished by a medical provider who is not a network provider, the Secretary may compensate such provider for furnishing such care or services. (B) The Secretary shall make reasonable efforts to enter into a contract or agreement under this section with any provider who is compensated pursuant to subparagraph (A). (e) Prompt payment standard (1) The Secretary shall ensure that claims for payments for hospital care, medical services, or extended care services furnished under this section are processed in accordance with this subsection, regardless of whether such claims are— (A) made by a network provider to the Secretary