; or (2) 180 days after the date of such determination, in the case of a determination under subsection (e). (h) Tiered network (1) To promote the provision of high-quality and high-value hospital care, medical services, and extended care services under this section, the Secretary may develop a tiered provider network of eligible providers based on criteria established by the Secretary for purposes of this section. (2) In developing a tiered provider network of eligible providers under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall not prioritize providers in a tier over providers in any other tier in a manner that limits the choice of a covered veteran in selecting a health care provider specified in subsection (c) for receipt of hospital care, medical services, or extended care services under this section. (i) Contracts To establish networks of health care providers (1) The Secretary shall enter into consolidated, competitively bid contracts to establish networks of health care providers specified in paragraphs (1) and (5) of subsection (c) for purposes of providing sufficient access to hospital care, medical services, or extended care services under this section. (2) (A) To the extent practicable, the Secretary shall ensure that covered veterans are able to make their own appointments using advanced technology. (B) To the extent practicable, the Secretary shall be responsible for the scheduling of appointments for hospital care, medical services, and extended care services under this section. (3) (A) The Secretary may terminate a contract with an entity entered into under paragraph (1) at such time and upon such notice to the entity as the Secretary may specify for purposes of this section if the Secretary notifies the appropriate committees of Congress that, at a minimum— (i) the entity— (I) failed to comply substantially with the provisions of the contract or with the provisions of this section and the regulations prescribed under this section