### Question
How is the "sanctioned entity" defined?


### Answer
The term **sanctioned entity** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 1320a* as follows -

> an entity—


(i) that has been convicted of any offense described in subsection (a) of this section or in paragraph (1), (2), or (3) of this subsection

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1320a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6-THE CHILDREN'S BUREAU > SUBCHAPTER XI-GENERAL PROVISIONS, PEER REVIEW, AND ADMINISTRATIVE SIMPLIFICATION > Part A-General Provisions**

