### Question
How does the law define all patients?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 1395ww*, **all patients** is defined as:

> patients who are treated on an inpatient basis and discharged from a specified hospital (as defined in clause (ii))

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1395ww*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-SOCIAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER XVIII-HEALTH INSURANCE FOR AGED AND DISABLED > Part E-Miscellaneous Provisions**

