; and (4) the development and implementation of evidence-based programs, including toll-free telephone hotlines, that connect maternity care providers with women’s mental health clinicians to provide maternity care providers with guidance on addressing maternal mental and behavioral health conditions identified in patients. (c) Special consideration In awarding grants under this section, the Secretary shall give special consideration to applications for models that will— (1) operate in— (A) areas with high rates of adverse maternal health outcomes; (B) areas with significant racial and ethnic disparities in maternal health outcomes; or (C) health professional shortage areas designated under section 332; (2) be led by minority women from demographic groups with disproportionate rates of adverse maternal health outcomes; or (3) be implemented with a culturally congruent approach that is focused on improving outcomes for demographic groups experiencing disproportionate rates of adverse maternal health outcomes. (d) Evaluation As a condition on receipt of a grant under this section, an eligible entity shall agree to provide annual evaluations of the activities funded through the grant to the Secretary and the Task Force. Such evaluations may address— (1) the effects of such activities on maternal health outcomes and subjective assessments of patient and family experiences, especially for minority women from demographic groups with disproportionate rates of adverse maternal health outcomes