Pub. L. 111-148, tit. VI, subtit. B, pt. I, sec. 6107
GAO STUDY AND REPORT ON FIVE-STAR QUALITY RATING SYSTEM.
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.