Oversight by inspector general

(a) Monitoring and audits The Office of the Inspector General of the Department of Health and Human Services shall— (1) conduct periodic audits of health insurers to assess compliance with the provisions of this Act; and (2) investigate allegations of noncompliance submitted by patients, providers, or other stakeholders. (b) Reporting to congress Not later than one year after the date of enactment of this Act, and every 3 years thereafter, the Inspector General described in subsection (a) shall submit a report to Congress that includes— (1) the findings of audits conducted under subsection (a); (2) the number and nature of violations referred to the Secretary of Health and Human Services; and (3) recommendations, if any, for improving compliance with the provisions of this Act.