The information required to be reported under the Act shall be reported regularly (but not less often than monthly) and in such form and manner as the Secretary prescribes. Such information shall first be required to be reported on a date (not later than one year after November 14, 1986) specified by the Secretary. The information required to be reported under the Act shall be reported to the Secretary, or, in the Secretary’s discretion, to an appropriate private or public agency which has made suitable arrangements with the Secretary with respect to receipt, storage, protection of confidentiality, and dissemination of the information under this subchapter.

Information about malpractice lawsuit settlement payments or adverse verdicts shall also be reported to the appropriate State licensing board (or boards) in the State in which the medical malpractice claim arose. (sec. 11134)