### Question
How does HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND QUALITY define eligible entity?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 300jj*, **eligible entity** is defined as:

> a State or Indian tribe (as defined in the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act [25 U.S.C. 450 et seq.]) that—


(1) submits to the National Coordinator an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the National Coordinator may require

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 300jj*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER XXVIII-HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND QUALITY > Part B-Incentives for the Use of Health Information Technology**

