### Question
How does HEALTH RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT define medical facility?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 300s*, **medical facility** is defined as:

> a hospital, public health center, outpatient medical facility, rehabilitation facility, facility for long-term care, or other facility (as may be designated by the Secretary) for the provision of health care to ambulatory patients

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 300s*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6-THE CHILDREN'S BUREAU > SUBCHAPTER XIV-HEALTH RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT > Part C-General Provisions**

