### Question
How is the term participating hospital defined?


### Answer
The term **participating hospital** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 1395dd* as the following:

> a hospital that has entered into a provider agreement under section 1395cc of this title

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

