### Question
How does SOCIAL SECURITY define chronic care improvement organization?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 1395b*, **chronic care improvement organization** is defined as:

> an entity that has entered into an agreement under subsection (b) or (c) of this section to provide, directly or through contracts with subcontractors, a chronic care improvement program under this section

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

