### Question
How does the law define health disparity population?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 299a*, **health disparity population** is defined as:

> given such term in section 287c–31 of this title, except that in addition to the meaning so given, the Director may determine that such term includes populations for which there is a significant disparity in the quality, outcomes, cost, or use of health care services or access to or satisfaction with such services as compared to the general population.

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 299a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER VII-AGENCY FOR HEALTHCARE RESEARCH AND QUALITY > Part A-Establishment and General Duties**

