; and (B) shall— (i) use the credentialing system for— (I) all applications for credentialing or re-credentialing of licensed health professionals submitted on or after the date of enactment of the Restoring Accountability in the Indian Health Service Act of 2023 ; and (II) the migration into the credentialing system of credentials data that existed prior to implementation of the credentialing system; and (ii) maintain the established timeline for re-credentialing of licensed health professionals who were credentialed prior to implementation of the credentialing system, as defined by Service policy. (b) Requirements (1) In general In developing the credentialing system under subsection (a), the Secretary shall ensure that— (A) credentialing procedures shall be uniform throughout the Service; and (B) with respect to each licensed health professional who successfully completes the credentialing procedures of the credentialing system, the Secretary may authorize the licensed health professional to provide health care services at any Service unit. (2) Exemption The requirements described in paragraph (1) shall not apply to licensed health professionals who were credentialed using existing Service policy prior to the date of enactment of the Restoring Accountability in the Indian Health Service Act of 2023 until the date on which those licensed health professionals are required to be re-credentialed in accordance with the credentialing system developed and implemented under subsection (a). (c) Consultation In developing the credentialing system under subsection (a), the Secretary— (1) shall consult with Indian tribes; and (2) may consult with— (A) any public or private association of medical providers; (B) any government agency