in primary care settings could improve access to specialty care at relatively low cost while simultaneously providing a testbed to evaluate the merits of varying approaches to E–Consult services, ascertain the value of such programs, and experiment with service reimbursement strategies in fee-for-service environments, including value-based care delivery arrangements such as through accountable care organizations. 3. E–Consult services and related telehealth assistance pilot program Title III of the Public Health Service Act is amended by inserting after section 330M ( 42 U.S.C. 254c–19 ) the following new section: 330N. E–Consult services and related telehealth assistance pilot program (a) In general The Secretary may award grants to eligible health center controlled networks, health centers, and rural health clinics described in subsection (e) to conduct pilot projects to implement and test the effectiveness of E–Consult services and related telehealth services furnished at such networks, centers, and clinics for purposes of addressing the goals described in subsection (b). (b) Objectives A pilot project conducted pursuant to a grant awarded under subsection (a) shall address the following goals: (1) Improvement in patient access to specialty care. (2) Reduction in specialty care patient wait times. (3) Reduction in patient specialty referrals. (4) Reduction in patient miles traveled for specialty care consultations. (5) Increased support for primary care providers as demonstrated by job satisfaction measures. (6) Increased patient satisfaction as demonstrated by quality surveys. (7) Health care cost savings. (8) Such other goals as the Secretary may identify. (c) Duration