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.)