### Question
How is the "health care professional" defined?


### Answer
The term **health care professional** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 1396u* as follows -

> a physician (as defined in section 1395x(r) of this title) or other health care professional if coverage for the professional's services is provided under the contract referred to in subparagraph (A) for the services of the professional

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1396u*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-SOCIAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER XIX-GRANTS TO STATES FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS**

