quality reviews in the administrative regions. Such criteria shall require such an entity to be administratively independent of the individual or board that administers the region and shall ensure that such entities do not provide financial incentives to reviewers to favor one pattern of practice over another. The Center shall ensure coordination and reporting by such entities to ensure national consistency in quality standards. (5) Submission of a report to the Secretary annually specifically on findings from outcomes research and development of practice guidelines that may affect the Secretary’s determination of coverage of items and services under section 401(a)(1)(G). 502. Addressing health care disparities (a) Evaluating data collection approaches The Center, in coordination with the Office of Health Equity established under section 1712 of the Public Health Service Act (as added by section 616) and other agencies in the Department of Health and Human Services determined relevant by the Secretary, shall evaluate approaches for the collection of data under this Act, to be performed in conjunction with existing quality reporting requirements and programs under this Act, that allow for the ongoing, accurate, and timely collection of data on disparities in health care items and services and performance on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, primary language use, age, disability, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), geography, or socioeconomic status. In conducting such evaluation, the Center shall consider the following objectives: (1) Protecting patient privacy. (2) Minimizing the administrative burdens of data collection and reporting on providers under the Medicare for All Program. (3) Improving data on race, ethnicity, national origin, primary language use, age, disability, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), geography, and socioeconomic status. (b) Reports to Congress (1) Report on evaluation Not later than 18 months after the date on which benefits are