Determination of threshold general surgeon-to-population ratios for the number of general surgeons necessary to treat a population for each of the following levels: (i) Optimal supply of general surgeons. (ii) Adequate supply of general surgeons. (iii) Shortage of general surgeons. (iv) Critical shortage of general surgeons. (3) Report Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this subpart, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on the study conducted under this subsection. (4) Consultation In conducting the study under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall consult with relevant stakeholders, including medical societies, organizations representing surgical facilities, organizations with expertise in general surgery, and organizations representing patients. (5) Publication of data The Secretary shall periodically collect and publish in the Federal Register— (A) data comparing the availability and need of general surgery services in urban, suburban or rural areas in the United States