and Human Services, the Secretary shall select at least 3 geographic areas in which the pilot program will operate. (B) Selection of supplier and provider types In consultation with the Inspector General of the Department of Health and Human Services, the Secretary shall select supplier and provider types that will be required to participate in the pilot program (referred to in this section as participating suppliers and providers ). In selecting such supplier and provider types, the Secretary shall— (i) take into account the risk of fraud, waste, and abuse (as described in section 1866(j)(2)(B)) with respect to the category of provider or supplier) and other factors as determined appropriate by the Secretary