### Question
How is the "provider of services" defined?


### Answer
The term **provider of services** is defined in *10 U.S.C. § 1079* as follows -

> a hospital, skilled nursing facility, comprehensive outpatient rehabilitation facility, home health agency, hospice program (as defined in section 1861(dd)(2) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(dd)(2))), or other institutional facility providing services for which payment may be made under a plan covered by this section

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 1079*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law     > PART II-PERSONNEL > CHAPTER 55-MEDICAL AND DENTAL CARE**

