; non-service-connected The terms service-connected and non-service-connected have the meanings given those terms in section 101 of title 38, United States Code. (9) Veterans service organization The term veterans service organization means any organization recognized by the Secretary for the representation of veterans under section 5902 of title 38, United States Code. 3. Pilot program on providing hospital care and medical services to veterans residing in the Freely Associated States (a) Pilot program required Commencing not later than January 1, 2020, the Secretary shall carry out a pilot program to provide hospital care, medical services, and other related services to veterans residing in the Freely Associated States. (b) Duration The Secretary shall carry out the pilot program required by subsection (a) during the three-year period beginning on the date of the commencement of the pilot program. (c) Services provided In carrying out the pilot program required by subsection (a), the Secretary shall ensure that the pilot program— (1) emphasizes the use of telehealth; (2) provides Project ECHO education and training to employees of the Department responsible for carrying out the pilot program; (3) includes the use of primary and specialty care provided by patient aligned care teams and specialty care providers