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


### Answer
The term **direct health care** is defined in *38 U.S.C. § 8111* as follows -

> health care provided to a beneficiary in a medical facility operated by the Department or the Department of Defense

#### Citation:
  - *38 U.S.C. § 8111*
  - Heading: **PART VI-ACQUISITION AND DISPOSITION OF PROPERTY > CHAPTER 81-ACQUISITION AND OPERATION OF HOSPITAL AND DOMICILIARY FACILITIES; PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLY; ENHANCED-USE LEASES OF REAL PROPERTY > SUBCHAPTER I-ACQUISITION AND OPERATION OF MEDICAL FACILITIES**

