Detailed Instructions: In this task, you are given text for US Congressional and California state bills, your task is to generate a summary for this bill.
Problem:SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

This Act may be cited as the ''Council on Integration of Health
Care Education Act of 2010''.

SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS.

In this Act:
(1) Behavioral health provider.--The term ''behavioral
health provider''--
(A) means an individual who provides clinical care
(in accordance with applicable State law) specializing
in the diagnosis or treatment of behavioral health,
including such an individual specializing in substance
use, addiction, and dependence disorders; and
(B) includes a psychiatrist, nurse practitioner (as
defined in section 1861(aa)(5)(A) of the Social
Security Act), physician assistant (as defined in
section 1861(aa)(5)(A) of such Act), clinical
psychologist (as used in section 1861(ii) of such Act),
clinical social worker (as defined in section 1861(hh)
of such Act), psychiatric nurse, licensed professional
counselor, marriage and family therapist, pastoral
counselor, psychosocial rehabilitation specialist, and
any other individual determined to be appropriate by
the Secretary.
(2) Council.--The term ''Council'' means the Council on
Integration of Health Care Education.
(3) Health care professional.--The term ''health care
professional''--
(A) means an individual who provides clinical
health care (in accordance with applicable State law)
other than a behavioral health provider; and
(B) includes (other than a behavioral health
provider) a physician (as defined in section 1861(r) of
the Social Security Act), nurse practitioner (as
defined in section 1861(aa)(5)(A) of the Social
Security Act), physician assistant (as defined in
section 1861(aa)(5)(A) of the Social Security Act),
clinical nurse specialist (as defined in section
1861(aa)(5)(B) of the Social Security Act), certified
nurse-midwife (as defined in section 1861(gg) of the
Social Security Act), and any other individual
determined to be appropriate by the Secretary.
(4) Institution of higher education.--The term
''institution of higher education'' has the same meaning given
such term in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965
(20 U.S.C. 1001).
(5) Secretary.--The term ''Secretary'' means the Secretary
of Health and Human Services.

SEC. 3. COUNCIL ON INTEGRATION OF HEALTH CARE EDUCATION.

(a) Establishment.--There is established in the Office of the
Secretary the Council on Integration of Health Care Education.
(b) Recommendations.--The Council shall develop and publish not
later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this section, and
may periodically revise as appropriate thereafter, recommendations for
the purpose of strengthening the capacity of health care professionals
and behavioral health providers to deliver integrated, comprehensive
health care. The recommendations shall identify--
(1) the core competencies to be required of each type of
health care professional and behavioral health provider with
respect to mental health and substance use prevention and
treatment services in order to carry out their respective scope
of practice;
(2) the appropriate methods for incorporating such
competencies into the curricula of institutions of higher
education, and of continuing education, for health care
professionals and behavioral health providers;
(3) the appropriate methods for incorporating such
competencies into the licensure and certification requirements
for health care professionals and behavioral health providers;
and
(4) the appropriate methods for incorporating such
competencies into the accreditation process for institutions of
higher education providing terminal education for health care
professionals and behavioral health providers.
(c) Reporting.--
(1) By the council.--Not later than 1 year after the date
of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the
Council shall submit to the Secretary and the appropriate
committees of the Congress, and to the Council on Graduate
Medical Education when appropriate, and make publicly
available, a report on the recommendations under subsection (b)
and the implementation of such recommendations. Each such
report shall include--
(A) a description of current and future needs
related to the successful integration core competencies
for mental health and substance use disorders into
health care professional and behavioral health provider
education and education curricula beyond medical
education;
(B) an identification of goals, outcome measures,
and timeframes for addressing the needs described in
subparagraph (A);
(C) a detailed plan for implementing the
recommendations under subsection (b); and
(D) an evaluation of the extent to which such plan
has been implemented.
(2) By the secretary.--Not later than 1 year after the date
of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the
Secretary shall submit a report to the Congress on the
activities of the Council.
(d) Members.--
(1) Composition; voting; chair.--The Council shall be
composed of the ex officio members specified in paragraph (2)
and the members appointed under paragraph (3). All of the
members of the Council shall be voting members. The Council
shall elect a chair from among its members.
(2) Ex officio members.--The Council shall include the
following ex officio members (or their designees)--
(A) the Secretary;
(B) the Administrator of the Health Resources and
Services Administration;
(C) the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare &
Medicaid Services;
(D) the Administrator of the Substance Abuse and
Mental Health Services Administration; and
(E) the Director of the Office of National Drug
Control Policy.
(3) Appointed members.--
(A) In general.--The Council shall include members
to be appointed by the Secretary (in consultation with
the other ex officio members of the Council and without
regard to the civil service laws) who are not employees
of the Federal Government. The Secretary shall appoint
a sufficient number of members under this subparagraph
to ensure that the Council is composed of not less than
20 members, including both ex officio members under
paragraph (2) and members appointed under this
paragraph.
(B) Other selection criteria.--In appointing
members of the Council under this paragraph, the
Secretary shall ensure--
(i) inclusion of both urban and rural
members;
(ii) adequate representation of men and
women;
(iii) a range of members from a variety of
practice settings and having expertise in
prevention and treatment across the lifespan;
(iv) adequate representation of racial,
ethnic, religious, and economic diversity;
(v) an equal distribution of the members
appointed under subparagraph (A) between those
specializing in mental health services and
those specializing in substance use disorders;
(vi) diverse representation from addition
and psychiatry specialty sectors;
(vii) diverse representation of allopathic
and osteopathic physicians;
(viii) adequate representation of health
care professionals and behavioral health
providers who provide direct patient care to
individuals with co-occurring mental health or
substance use disorders and physical health
conditions;
(ix) adequate representation of health care
and behavioral health (including substance use)
faculty who have demonstrated expertise in
curriculum development; and
(x) inclusion of a health or behavioral
health (including substance use) consumer.
(C) Terms.--
(i) In general.--Subject to subparagraph
(D)(ii), each member of the Council under this
paragraph shall be appointed for a term of 4
years.
(ii) Vacancies.--Any member of the Council
appointed to fill a vacancy occurring before
the expiration of the term for which the
member's predecessor was appointed shall be
appointed only for the remainder of that term.
A member may serve after the expiration of that
member's term until a successor has taken
office.
(D) Initial members.--
(i) Appointment.--The Secretary shall
appoint the initial members of the Council
under this paragraph not less than 90 days
after the date of the enactment of this Act.
(ii) Terms.--As designated by the Secretary
at the time of appointment, of the initial
members of the Council under this paragraph,
/4\ shall be appointed for terms of 1 year,
/4\ shall be appointed for terms of 2 years,
/4\ shall be appointed for terms of 3 years,
and /4\ shall be appointed for terms of 4
years.
(e) Staff.--The Secretary shall provide the Council with such
professional and clerical staff, such information, and the services of
such consultants as may be necessary to assist the Council in carrying
out effectively its functions under this section.
(f) Administration.--
(1) Travel expenses.--Members shall receive travel
expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, in
accordance with sections 5702 and 5703 of title 5, United
States Code, while away from their homes or regular places of
business in performance of services for the Council.
(2) Other resources.--The Council shall have reasonable
access to materials, resources, statistical data, and other
information such Council determines to be necessary to carry
out its duties from agencies of the executive and legislative
branches of the Federal Government. The chair of the Council
shall make requests for such access in writing when necessary.
(3) Prohibition against compensation of federal
employees.--Members of the Council who are officers or
employees of the Federal Government shall not receive
additional pay, allowances, or benefits by reason of their
service on the Council.
(g) Meetings.--The Council shall conduct at least 3 meetings each
year.
(h) Authorization of Appropriations.--To carry out this section,
there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary
for each of fiscal years 2011 through 2016.

SEC. 4. IMPLEMENTATION OF RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE COUNCIL.

(a) Health Care and Behavioral Health Workforce Continuing
Education.--
(1) In general.--Beginning 1 year after submission of the
first report of the Council under section 3(c)(1), the
Secretary may make grants, contracts, or cooperative agreements
to public or private nonprofit entities for the purpose of
implementing the recommendations of the Council on continuing
education for health care professionals and behavioral health
providers.
(2) Eligibility.--To receive a grant, contract, or
cooperative agreement under this subsection, a public or
private nonprofit entity shall demonstrate expertise in
providing continuing education for health care professionals
and behavioral health providers.
(3) Priority.--In awarding grants, contracts, and
cooperative agreements under this subsection, the Secretary
shall give priority to entities that propose to implement
continuing education--
(A) in interdisciplinary settings; or
(B) in collaboration with a diverse representation
of health care professionals and behavioral health
providers who have no direct affiliation with the
receiving entity as determined by the Secretary.
(4) Geographic distribution.--The Secretary shall ensure
that grants, contracts, and cooperative agreements under this
subsection are awarded to entities throughout the United States
to ensure the availability of continuing education in mental
health and substance abuse prevention and treatment services.
(5) Duration of awards.--The period of a grant, contract,
or cooperative agreement under this subsection shall not exceed
3 years.
(6) Authorization of appropriations.--There are authorized
to be appropriated $5,000,000 for fiscal year 2012 and such
sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years 2013 through
2016.
(b) Health Care and Behavioral Health Workforce Education
Curricula.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary shall make grants,
contracts, or cooperative agreements to public or nonprofit
private institutions of higher education for the purpose of
implementing the recommendations of the Council on education
curricula for health care professionals and behavioral health
providers.
(2) Priority.--In awarding grants, contracts, and
cooperative agreements under this subsection, the Secretary
shall give priority to applicants that demonstrate
willingness--
(A) to integrate the recommendations of the Council
on curricula across academic disciplines;
(B) to coordinate the use of Federal and non-
Federal resources for purposes of such integration; or
(C) to incorporate other evidence-based
recommendations that further the integration of
behavioral health in health care.
(3) Geographic distribution.--The Secretary shall ensure
that grants, contracts, and cooperative agreements under this
subsection are awarded to institutions of higher education
throughout the United States to ensure the availability and
improvement of education curricula for health care
professionals and behavioral health providers.
(4) Duration of awards.--The period of a grant, contract,
or cooperative agreement under this subsection shall not exceed
3 years.
(5) Authorization of appropriations.--There are authorized
to be appropriated $5,000,000 for fiscal year 2012 and such
sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years 2013 through
2016.
Solution:
Council on Integration of Health Care Education Act of 2010 - Establishes the Council on Integration of Health Care Education in the Office of the Secretary in the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to develop recommendations for the purpose of strengthening the capacity of health care professionals and behavioral health providers to deliver integrated, comprehensive health care. Requires such recommendations to identify: (1) the core competencies to be required of each type of health care professional and behavioral health provider with respect to mental health and substance use prevention and treatment services; and (2) the appropriate methods for incorporating such competencies into the curricula of institutions of higher education and of continuing education, the licensure and certification requirements for health care professionals and behavioral health providers, and the accreditation process for institutions of higher education providing terminal education for health care professionals and behavioral health providers.

Authorizes the Secretary to make grants, contracts, or cooperative agreements to public or private nonprofit entities for the purpose of implementing the recommendations of the Council on continuing education for health care professionals and behavioral health providers.

Requires the Secretary to make grants, contracts, or cooperative agreements to public or nonprofit private institutions of higher education for the purpose of implementing the recommendations of the Council on education curricula for health care professionals and behavioral health providers.