### Question
How does PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE define home health agency?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 296*, **home health agency** is defined as:

> given such term in section 1861(o) of the Social Security Act [42 U.S.C. 1395x(o)].

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 296*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER VI-NURSING WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT > Part A-General Provisions**

