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In this Act: (1) The term Health Disparity Zone means an area designated under section 2 as a Health Disparity Zone. (2) The term Health Disparity Zone practitioner means a health care practitioner who— (A) is licensed or certified in accordance with applicable State law to treat patients in the respective Health Disparity Zone; (B) provides— (i) primary care, which may include obstetrics, gynecological services, pediatric services, or geriatric services; (ii) behavioral health services, which may include mental health or substance use disorder services; or (iii) dental services; and (C) is a participating provider of services or supplier under the Medicare program under title XVIII of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395 et seq.) or a participating provider under a State plan under title XIX of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1396 et seq.). (3) The term Secretary means the Secretary of Health and Human Services.