### Question
How does GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES define health care organization?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 280g*, **health care organization** is defined as:

> any individual or entity which is obligated to provide, pay for, or administer health benefits under any health plan

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 280g*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER II-GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES > Part P-Additional Programs**

