Requiring the reporting and resolution of patient safety concerns for providers of services participating in Medicare

(a) In general Section 1866(a)(1) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395cc(a)(1)) is amended— (1) by moving subparagraphs (W) and (X) 2 ems to the left; (2) in subparagraph (X), by striking and at the end; (3) in subparagraph (Y), by striking the period at the end and inserting, and; and (4) by inserting after subparagraph (Y) the following new subparagraph: (Z) to establish— (i) a mechanism that allows a health care provider or practitioner to anonymously report patient safety concerns; and (ii) a process for investigating and addressing any patient safety concern reported to the provider of services.. (b) Effective date The amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act.