Section 6107

SEC. 6107. GAO STUDY AND REPORT ON FIVE-STAR QUALITY RATING SYSTEM.

[a] Study- The Comptroller General of the United States [in this section referred to as the 'Comptroller General'] shall conduct a study on the Five-Star Quality Rating System for nursing homes of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Such study shall include an analysis of--

[1] how such system is being implemented;

[2] any problems associated with such system or its implementation; and

[3] how such system could be improved.

[b] Report- Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall submit to Congress a report containing the results of the study conducted under subsection [a], together with recommendations for such legislation and administrative action as the Comptroller General determines appropriate.