42 U.S.C. § 1320c–1

Definition of quality improvement organization

The term “quality improvement organization” means an entity which—

(1)

is able, as determined by the Secretary, to perform its functions under this part in a manner consistent with the efficient and effective administration of this part and subchapter XVIII;

(2)

has at least one individual who is a representative of health care providers on its governing body; and

(3)

has at least one individual who is a representative of consumers on its governing body.

( Aug. 14, 1935, ch. 531 , title XI, § 1152, as added Pub. L. 97–248, title I, § 143 , Sept. 3, 1982 , 96 Stat. 382 ; amended Pub. L. 99–509, title IX, § 9353(b)(1) , Oct. 21, 1986 , 100 Stat. 2046 ; Pub. L. 112–40, title II, § 261(a)(1) , (2)(A), (C), Oct. 21, 2011 , 125 Stat. 423 .)