SEC. 1643. ACCESS TO CERTAIN INFORMATION ON RENAL DIALYSIS FACILITIES.

Section- 1881[b] of the Social Security Act [42 U.S.C. 1395rr[b]] is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph:

'[15] For purposes of evaluating or auditing payments made to renal dialysis facilities for items and services under this section under paragraph [1], each such renal dialysis facility, upon the request of the Secretary, shall provide to the Secretary access to information relating to any ownership or compensation arrangement between such facility and the medical director of such facility or between such facility and any physician.'.