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(3) create a performance and quality reporting system; and (4) integrate the coordinated care demonstration projects described under AS 47.07.039 and the demonstration projects described under AS 47.07.036(e) with the primary care case management system or managed care organization contract established under this subsection. (e) The department shall provide the services set out in (a) and (b) of this section to an eligible person, notwithstanding the person's participation in an approved clinical trial. In this subsection, “approved clinical trial” has the meaning given in AS 21.42.415. (f) When the department authorizes the purchase of durable medical equipment under this section, the department may require a recipient of medical assistance services to purchase used or refurbished durable medical equipment if used or refurbished durable medical equipment (1) is available; (2) is less expensive, including shipping, than new durable medical equipment of the same type; (3) is able to withstand at least three years of use; and (4) equally meets the needs of the recipient. (g) For purposes of medical assistance coverage, the department may require behavioral health clinic services to be provided by or under the direct supervision of a physician licensed under AS 08.64. In this subsection, “direct supervision” means that a physician licensed under AS 08.64 is available, either in person or by a communication device, to (1) provide clinical consultation or oversight to the supervisee; (2) approve behavioral health treatment plans; (3) review each case to determine the need for continued care; (4) ensure that the services provided to recipients of behavioral health clinic services are medically necessary and clinically appropriate; and (5) assume professional responsibility for the services provided. (h) In this section, (1) “case management services for traumatic or acquired brain injury” means services furnished to assist individuals who reside in a community setting or who are transitioning to a community setting to gain access to needed medical, social, educational, and other available services; (2) “durable medical equipment” means equipment that (A) can withstand repeated use; (B) is primarily and customarily used to serve a medical purpose; (C) generally is not useful to an individual in the absence of an illness or injury; and (D) is appropriate for use in the home, school, or community. (3) “traumatic or acquired brain injury” has the meaning given in AS 47.80.529.