### Question
How does healthy communities access program define patient navigator?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 256a*, **patient navigator** is defined as:

> an individual who has completed a training program approved by the Secretary to perform the duties listed in subsection (b) of this section

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 256a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER II-GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES > Part D-Primary Health Care > subpart v-healthy communities access program**

